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|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|name=Super Nerd
|name=Super Nerd
|jpname=理科系おとこ
|jpname=理科系のおとこ
|jptranslit=Rikakē no Otoko
|jptranslit=Rikakei no Otoko
|jptrans=Science Man
|jptrans=Science Man
|image=Spr HGSS Super Nerd.png
|image=Spr HGSS Super Nerd.png
|size=80px
|size=80px
|caption=Super Nerd Sprite from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|caption=Super Nerd Sprite from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|altnames='''Nerd''' ({{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}})
|intro=[[Generation I]]
|intro=[[Generation I]]
|games={{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}<br/>{{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}<br/>{{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}<br/>{{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}<br>{{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}
|games={{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}<br/>{{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}<br/>{{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}<br/>{{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}<br>{{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}
|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|members=[[Conway]] ({{pkmn|anime}})<br>[[Super Nerd (Trainer class)#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|Miles]] ({{pkmn|Adventures}})  
|members=[[Conway]] ({{pkmn|anime}})<br>[[Super Nerd (Trainer class)#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|Miles]] ({{pkmn|Adventures}})
|manga=''[[PS046|Whacked by Marowak!]]'' ({{pkmn|Adventures}})
|manga=''[[PS046|Whacked by Marowak!]]'' ({{pkmn|Adventures}})
}}
}}


A '''Super Nerd''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|理科系|りかけいの}}おとこ''' ''Science Man'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. They are generally depicted as skinny young men with long hair and glasses, and are grown-up male {{tc|Schoolkid}}s.<ref name="NOM 2000-07" /> In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, they are accompanied by a remote-controlled robotic {{p|Pikachu}} holding a [[Poké Ball]]. The HeartGold and SoulSilver version of the Super Nerd class also resembles a skinnier version of Generation IV's {{tc|Collector}}s.
A '''Super Nerd''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|理科系|りかけい}}のおとこ''' ''Science Man'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. They are generally depicted as skinny young men with long hair and glasses, and are grown-up male {{tc|Schoolkid}}s.<ref name="NOM 2000-07" /> In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, they are accompanied by a remote-controlled robotic {{p|Pikachu}} holding a [[Poké Ball]]. The HeartGold and SoulSilver version of the Super Nerd class also resembles a skinnier version of Generation IV's {{tc|Collector}}s.


They generally use a combination of {{t|Poison}}-, {{t|Electric}}-, and {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
They generally use a combination of {{t|Poison}}-, {{t|Electric}}-, and {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, they specialize in Pokémon knowing {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}} or {{m|Explosion}}
 
In Pokémon Stadium, they are referred to as '''Nerds'''.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color}}; padding:5px;"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color}}; padding:5px; font-size: 80%"
|-  
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr RG Super Nerd.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr RG Super Nerd.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr Y Super Nerd.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr GS Super Nerd.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr GS Super Nerd.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr FRLG Super Nerd.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr FRLG Super Nerd.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr HGSS Super Nerd.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr HGSS Super Nerd.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px;  padding:5px;"| [[File:SJP Super Nerd.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:SJP Super Nerd.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation I}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation II}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation II}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Nerd portrait from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Japanese Stadium}}
| Nerd portrait from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Japanese Stadium}}
|-  
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Rocker I OD.png]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Rocker I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Super Nerd II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Super Nerd II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Scientist FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Scientist FRLG OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Super Nerd OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Super Nerd OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px;" | [[File:S2 Super Nerd.png]][[File:S2 Super Nerd alt.png]][[File:S2 Super Nerd Defeated.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:190px" | [[File:S2 Super Nerd.png]][[File:S2 Super Nerd alt.png]][[File:S2 Super Nerd Defeated.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation I}}
| colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
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{{Trainerlist/h|3|red|blue|yellow}}
{{Trainerlist/h|3|red|blue|yellow}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Mt. Moon|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Mt. Moon|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|275|2|081|Magnemite|11|100|Voltorb|11|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|275|2|081|Magnemite|11|100|Voltorb|11}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Mt. Moon|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Mt. Moon|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|300|3|088|Grimer|12|100|Voltorb|12|109|Koffing|12|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|300|3|088|Grimer|12|100|Voltorb|12|109|Koffing|12}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Kanto Route 8|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Kanto Route 8|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|550|3|088|Grimer|22|089|Muk|22|088|Grimer|22|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|550|3|088|Grimer|22|089|Muk|22|088|Grimer|22}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Kanto Route 8|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Kanto Route 8|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|650|1|109|Koffing|26|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|650|1|109|Koffing|26}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Kanto Route 8|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Kanto Route 8|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|500|4|100|Voltorb|20|109|Koffing|20|100|Voltorb|20|081|Magnemite|20|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|500|4|100|Voltorb|20|109|Koffing|20|100|Voltorb|20|081|Magnemite|20}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cinnabar Gym|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cinnabar Gym|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|900|3|037|Vulpix|36|037|Vulpix|36|038|Ninetales|36|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|900|3|037|Vulpix|36|037|Vulpix|36|038|Ninetales|36}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cinnabar Gym|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cinnabar Gym|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|850|4|077|Ponyta|34|004|Charmander|34|037|Vulpix|34|058|Growlithe|34|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|850|4|077|Ponyta|34|004|Charmander|34|037|Vulpix|34|058|Growlithe|34}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cinnabar Gym|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cinnabar Gym|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1025|1|078|Rapidash|41|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1025|1|078|Rapidash|41}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cinnabar Gym|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cinnabar Gym|Super Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|925|2|058|Growlithe|37|037|Vulpix|37|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|925|2|058|Growlithe|37|037|Vulpix|37}}
{{Trainerlist/f|blue}}
{{Trainerlist/f|blue}}


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{{Trainerlist/h|3|gold|silver|crystal}}
{{Trainerlist/h|3|gold|silver|crystal}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Goldenrod Tunnel|Eric]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Goldenrod Tunnel|Eric]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|352|2|088|Grimer|11|088|Grimer|11|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|352|2|088|Grimer|11|088|Grimer|11}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Mt. Mortar|Markus]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Mt. Mortar|Markus]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|608|1|079|Slowpoke|19|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|608|1|079|Slowpoke|19}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|25|Kanto|Pat}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|25|Kanto|Pat}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1152|1|137|Porygon|36|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1152|1|137|Porygon|36}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Sam}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Sam}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1088|2|088|Grimer|34|089|Muk|34|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1088|2|088|Grimer|34|089|Muk|34}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[S.S. Aqua|Shawn]]{{tt|*|from Olivine City to Vermilion City}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[S.S. Aqua|Shawn]]{{tt|*|from Olivine City to Vermilion City}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|992|3|081|Magnemite|31|089|Muk|33|081|Magnemite|31|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|992|3|081|Magnemite|31|089|Muk|33|081|Magnemite|31}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Goldenrod Tunnel|Teru]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Goldenrod Tunnel|Teru]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|288|4|081|Magnemite|7|100|Voltorb|11|081|Magnemite|7|081|Magnemite|9|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|288|4|081|Magnemite|7|100|Voltorb|11|081|Magnemite|7|081|Magnemite|9}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Tom}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Tom}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1024|3|081|Magnemite|32|081|Magnemite|32|081|Magnemite|32|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1024|3|081|Magnemite|32|081|Magnemite|32|081|Magnemite|32}}
{{Trainerlist/f|silver}}
{{Trainerlist/f|silver}}


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{{Trainerlist/h|2|firered|leafgreen}}
{{Trainerlist/h|2|firered|leafgreen}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Aidan}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Aidan}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|480|4|100|Voltorb|20|100|Voltorb|20|081|Magnemite|20|109|Koffing|20|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|480|4|100|Voltorb|20|100|Voltorb|20|081|Magnemite|20|109|Koffing|20}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Avery]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Avery]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|816|4|077|Ponyta|34|004|Charmander|34|037|Vulpix|34|058|Growlithe|34|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|816|4|077|Ponyta|34|004|Charmander|34|037|Vulpix|34|058|Growlithe|34}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Derek]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Derek]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|984|1|078|Rapidash|41|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|984|1|078|Rapidash|41}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Erik]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Erik]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|864|3|037|Vulpix|36|037|Vulpix|36|038|Ninetales|36|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|864|3|037|Vulpix|36|037|Vulpix|36|038|Ninetales|36}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Glenn}}<BR>(Rematch)}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Glenn}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|528|3|088|Grimer|22|089|Muk|22|088|Grimer|22|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|528|3|088|Grimer|22|089|Muk|22|088|Grimer|22}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2|623|3|089|Muk|28|089|Muk|28|089|Muk|28|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2|623|3|089|Muk|28|089|Muk|28|089|Muk|28}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Mt. Moon|Jovan]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Mt. Moon|Jovan]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|264|2|081|Magnemite|11|100|Voltorb|11|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|264|2|081|Magnemite|11|100|Voltorb|11}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Leslie}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Leslie}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|624|1|109|Koffing|26|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|624|1|109|Koffing|26}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Mt. Moon|Miguel]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Mt. Moon|Miguel]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|288|3|088|Grimer|12|100|Voltorb|12|109|Koffing|12|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|288|3|088|Grimer|12|100|Voltorb|12|109|Koffing|12}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{DL|Trainer Tower|Mixed Mode|Owen}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{DL|Trainer Tower|Mixed Mode|Owen}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|---|2|135|Jolteon|100|233|Porygon2|100|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|---|2|135|Jolteon|100|233|Porygon2|100}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Zac]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Zac]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|888|2|058|Growlithe|37|037|Vulpix|37|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|888|2|058|Growlithe|37|037|Vulpix|37}}
{{Trainerlist/f|leafgreen}}
{{Trainerlist/f|leafgreen}}


===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|heartgold|Soulsilver|}}
{{Trainerlist/h|2|heartgold|Soulsilver}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Cary]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Cary]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2544|1|324|Torkoal|53|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2544|1|324|Torkoal|53}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Goldenrod Tunnel|Eric]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Goldenrod Tunnel|Eric]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|528|2|088|Grimer|11|088|Grimer|11|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|528|2|088|Grimer|11|088|Grimer|11}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Mt. Mortar|Markus]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Mt. Mortar|Markus]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|912|1|079|Slowpoke|19|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|912|1|079|Slowpoke|19}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Merle]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Merle]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2544|1|219|Magcargo|53|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2544|1|219|Magcargo|53}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|25|Kanto|Pat}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|25|Kanto|Pat}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2256|1|137|Porygon|47|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2256|1|137|Porygon|47}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Sam}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Sam}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2112|2|088|Grimer|44|089|Muk|44|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2112|2|088|Grimer|44|089|Muk|44}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[S.S. Aqua|Shawn]]{{tt|*|from Olivine City to Vermilion City}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[S.S. Aqua|Shawn]]{{tt|*|from Olivine City to Vermilion City}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1 |1872|3|081|Magnemite|39|089|Muk|41|081|Magnemite|39|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1 |1872|3|081|Magnemite|39|089|Muk|41|081|Magnemite|39}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Goldenrod Tunnel|Teru]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Goldenrod Tunnel|Teru]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|432|4|081|Magnemite|7|100|Voltorb|11|081|Magnemite|7|081|Magnemite|9|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|432|4|081|Magnemite|7|100|Voltorb|11|081|Magnemite|7|081|Magnemite|9}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Tyrone}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd {{rt|8|Kanto|Tyrone}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1920|3|081|Magnemite|40|081|Magnemite|40|081|Magnemite|40|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1920|3|081|Magnemite|40|081|Magnemite|40|081|Magnemite|40}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Waldo]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Cinnabar Gym|Waldo]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2544|1|322|Numel|53|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2544|1|322|Numel|53}}
{{Trainerlist/f|soulsilver}}
{{Trainerlist/f|soulsilver}}
===Pokémon Stadium===
{{Trainerlist/h|3|blue|red|green}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Fancy Cup|Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|----|6|074|Geodude|25|092|Gastly|25|100|Voltorb|25|090|Shellder|25|109|Koffing|30|102|Exeggcute|30}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2nd|----|6|074|Geodude|25|092|Gastly|25|100|Voltorb|25|090|Shellder|25|109|Koffing|30|102|Exeggcute|30}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Gym Leader Castle|Nerd]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|----|6|101|Electrode|50-100|143|Snorlax|50-100|076|Golem|50-100|103|Exeggutor|50-100|089|Muk|50-100|091|Cloyster|50-100}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2nd|----|6|101|Electrode|50-100|094|Gengar|50-100|076|Golem|50-100|103|Exeggutor|50-100|089|Muk|50-100|091|Cloyster|50-100}}
{{Trainerlist/f|green}}
===Pokémon Stadium 2===
{{Trainerlist/h|3|silver|gold|crystal}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Super Nerd [[Poké Cup/Stadium 2 Poké Ball Trainers|Clifford]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|----|6|081|Magnemite|50|093|Haunter|50|137|Porygon|55|180|Flaaffy|50|023|Ekans|50|101|Electrode|55}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2nd|----|6|137|Porygon|51|204|Pineco|52|101|Electrode|51|247|Pupitar|52|241|Miltank|51|200|Misdreavus|52}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Super Nerd [[Poké Cup/Stadium 2 Ultra Ball Trainers|Clifford]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|----|6|181|Ampharos|50|222|Corsola|52|233|Porygon2|53|202|Wobbuffet|50|073|Tentacruel|52|227|Skarmory|53}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2nd|----|6|233|Porygon2|55|020|Raticate|50|205|Forretress|50|171|Lanturn|50|082|Magneton|55|051|Dugtrio|50}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Super Nerd [[Earl's Pokémon Academy|Melvin]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|----|6|136|Flareon|50|005|Charmeleon|50|038|Ninetales|50|126|Magmar|50|156|Quilava|50|059|Arcanine|50}}
{{Trainerlist/f|crystal}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
[[File:Conway.png|210px|right|thumb|Conway]]
[[File:Conway.png|210px|thumb|Conway]]
[[Conway]], a recurring character, who was {{an|Dawn}}'s tag team partner, seems to be based on the Super Nerd class. He first appeared in ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It!]]''. Later, he appeared in the summer arc special from ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'' through ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. He became {{Ash}}'s official [[rival]] during the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] in the episodes ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend]]'' through ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'' where he lost to Ash. Unlike the Super Nerds in the games, he is not known to own any {{t|Poison}}, {{t|Electric}} or {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, however, he did train a {{p|Venonat}} during the Pokémon Summer Academy.
[[Conway]], a recurring character, seems to be based on the Super Nerd class. He first appeared in ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It!]]''. Later, he appeared in the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] arc from ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'' through ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. He became {{Ash}}'s official [[rival]] during the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] in the episodes ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend]]'' through ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'' where he lost to Ash. Unlike the Super Nerds in the games, he is not known to own any {{t|Poison}}-, {{t|Electric}}-, or {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, however, he did train a {{p|Venonat}} during the Pokémon Summer Academy.
[[File:Super Nerd PO.png|210px|left|thumb|A Super Nerd in Pokémon Origins.]]
[[File:Super Nerd PO.png|210px|left|thumb|A Super Nerd in Pokémon Origins.]]
===In Pokémon Origins===
===In Pokémon Origins===
A Super Nerd appeared briefly in the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]''. He was shown hogging [[Dome and Helix Fossils|two fossils]] when {{OBP|Red|Origins}} was at [[Mt. Moon]]. Red battled him off-screen, after which he presumably gave Red one of his [[fossil]]s.
A Super Nerd appeared briefly in the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''. He was shown hogging [[Dome and Helix Fossils|two Fossils]] when {{OBP|Red|Origins}} was at [[Mt. Moon]]. Red battled him off-screen, after which he presumably gave Red one of his [[Fossil]]s.
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Miles Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Miles in the {{chap|Yellow}}]]
[[File:Miles Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Miles in the {{chap|Yellow}}]]
'''Miles''' (Japanese: '''アキヒト''' ''Akihito''), known as '''William''' in [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations, a minor recurring character in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, belongs to the Super Nerd class. He first appears in ''[[PS046|Whacked by Marowak!]]'' where he is disguised as {{adv|Red}}, punches [[Erika]] and reveals himself before taking away [[Pika]]. He uses a coat of rubbery stocking to shield himself from the Pikachu's attacks, as well as {{p|Marowak}}, {{p|Paras}}, and {{p|Persian}} to escape from and confound the citizens of [[Celadon City]]. He is later defeated in ''[[PS048|Paras Sight]]'' by [[Misty]], [[Brock]], [[Erika]], and [[Blaine]], and {{adv|Yellow}} gets Pika back from him. In ''[[PS049|As Gastly as Before]]'', he is taken away by a {{p|Gastly}} and it is revealed (after {{adv|Blue}} saves him) that he was hired by [[Agatha]] of the [[Elite Four]]. Weeks later, in ''[[PS076|Take a Chance on Chansey]]'', Miles wakes up at [[Cinnabar Gym]], where {{tc|Camper}} Evan is taking care of him while Blaine is absent. He then tells Evan that he was the first to find Red frozen on [[Mt. Moon]], and it was here that he found bits of Red's clothing that contained his scent to fool Pika.
'''Miles''' (Japanese: '''アキヒト''' ''Akihito''), known as '''William''' in [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations, a minor recurring character in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, belongs to the Super Nerd class. He first appears in ''[[PS046|Whacked by Marowak!]]'' where he is disguised as {{adv|Red}}, punches [[Erika]] and reveals himself before taking away [[Pika]]. He uses a coat of rubbery stocking to shield himself from the Pikachu's attacks, as well as {{p|Marowak}}, {{p|Paras}}, and {{p|Persian}} to escape from and confound the citizens of [[Celadon City]]. He is later defeated in ''[[PS048|Paras Sight]]'' by {{adv|Yellow}}'s Pokémon coupled with the timely arrival of [[Misty]], [[Brock]], [[Erika]], and [[Blaine]], and Yellow gets Pika back from him. In ''[[PS049|As Gastly as Before]]'', he is taken away by a {{p|Gastly}} and it is revealed (after {{adv|Blue}} saves him) that he was hired by [[Agatha]] of the [[Elite Four]]. Weeks later, in ''[[PS076|Take a Chance on Chansey]]'', Miles wakes up at [[Cinnabar Gym]], where {{tc|Camper}} Evan is taking care of him while Blaine is absent. He then tells Evan that he was the first to find Red frozen on [[Mt. Moon]], and it was here that he found bits of Red's clothing that contained his scent to fool Pika.


In ''[[PS153|Oh, It's Ho-Oh!]]'', Miles and his Persian and Evan and his Haunter are seen having a quick battle with Evan emerging as the victor. They are revealed to be taking part in the next Pokémon Tournament and because they do not have Gym Badges, they have to take part in the preliminary tournament. However, because of the attack caused by the [[Masked Man]], the Pokémon League tournament was cancelled and they never got a chance to compete.
In ''[[PS153|Oh, It's Ho-Oh!]]'', Miles and his Persian and Evan and his Haunter are seen having a quick battle with Evan emerging as the victor. They are revealed to be taking part in the next Pokémon League and because they do not have Gym Badges, they have to take part in the preliminary tournament. However, because of the attack caused by the [[Masked Man]], the Pokémon League tournament was canceled and they never got a chance to compete.


He and Evan also made a cameo appearance in ''[[PS295|Last Shot]]'', visiting Blaine for a while.
He and Evan also made a cameo appearance in ''[[PS295|Double Down Deoxys]]'', visiting Blaine for a while.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|epnum=PS046
|epnum=PS046
|epname=Whacked by Marowak!
|epname=Whacked by Marowak!
|desc={{p|Marowak}} was first seen attacking the townsfolk. Later, it used repeated {{m|Bonemerang}}s on Yellow.
|desc={{p|Marowak}} was first seen attacking the townsfolk. Later, it used repeated {{m|Bonemerang}}s on Yellow. It was later seen in ''[[PS076|Take a Chance on Chansey]]'', where it attempted to use {{m|Bone Club}} on {{adv|Red}} when he was frozen in [[Mt. Moon]] to free him, but to no avail.


Marowak's known moves are {{m|Bonemerang}} and {{m|Bone Club}}.}}
Marowak's known moves are {{m|Bonemerang}} and {{m|Bone Club}}.}}
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|epnum=PS047
|epnum=PS047
|epname=Purrrr-sian
|epname=Purrrr-sian
|desc={{p|Persian}} was the third Pokémon revealed in Miles's possession. It attacked Yellow to prevent her from getting [[Pika]]. Persian's scratching was able to negate {{adv|Yellow}}'s sense of hearing. Later, Persian battled {{tc|Camper|Evan}}'s {{p|Haunter}} and lost.
|desc={{p|Persian}} was the third Pokémon revealed in Miles's possession. It attacked Yellow to prevent her from getting [[Pika]]. Persian's {{m|Screech}} was able to negate {{adv|Yellow}}'s sense of hearing. Later in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, Persian battled {{tc|Camper|Evan}}'s {{p|Haunter}} at the [[Indigo Plateau]] and lost.


Persian's known moves are {{m|Fury Swipes}}, {{m|Scratch}}, and {{m|Feint Attack}}.}}
Persian's known moves are {{m|Fury Swipes}}, {{m|Screech}}, and {{m|Feint Attack}}.}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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[[Category:Fire-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Fire-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Origins characters]]


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Super Nerd
理科系のおとこ Science Man
Spr HGSS Super Nerd.png
Super Nerd Sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Other names Nerd (Stadium)
Introduced in Generation I
Appears in Red, Blue, and Yellow
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
FireRed and LeafGreen
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Stadium, Stadium 2
Gender Male
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members Conway (anime)
Miles (Adventures)
Anime debut
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut Whacked by Marowak! (Adventures)

A Super Nerd (Japanese: 理科系のおとこ Science Man) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. They are generally depicted as skinny young men with long hair and glasses, and are grown-up male Schoolkids.[1] In HeartGold and SoulSilver, they are accompanied by a remote-controlled robotic Pikachu holding a Poké Ball. The HeartGold and SoulSilver version of the Super Nerd class also resembles a skinnier version of Generation IV's Collectors.

They generally use a combination of Poison-, Electric-, and Fire-type Pokémon. In Pokémon Stadium, they specialize in Pokémon knowing Selfdestruct or Explosion

In Pokémon Stadium, they are referred to as Nerds.

Appearance

Spr RG Super Nerd.png Spr Y Super Nerd.png Spr GS Super Nerd.png Spr FRLG Super Nerd.png Spr HGSS Super Nerd.png SJP Super Nerd.png
Sprite from
Red and Blue
Sprite from
Yellow
Sprite from
Generation II
Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Nerd portrait from
Japanese Stadium
Rocker I OD.png Super Nerd II OD.png Scientist FRLG OD.png Super Nerd OD.png S2 Super Nerd.pngS2 Super Nerd alt.pngS2 Super Nerd Defeated.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation I
Overworld sprite from
Generation II
Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Portraits from
Stadium 2

Trainer list

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow


Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal


Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen


Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver


Pokémon Stadium


Pokémon Stadium 2


In the anime

In the main series

Conway

Conway, a recurring character, seems to be based on the Super Nerd class. He first appeared in Tag! We're It!. Later, he appeared in the Pokémon Summer Academy arc from Camping It Up! through One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!. He became Ash's official rival during the Lily of the Valley Conference in the episodes An Old Family Blend through Working on a Right Move! where he lost to Ash. Unlike the Super Nerds in the games, he is not known to own any Poison-, Electric-, or Fire-type Pokémon, however, he did train a Venonat during the Pokémon Summer Academy.

A Super Nerd in Pokémon Origins.

In Pokémon Origins

A Super Nerd appeared briefly in the Pokémon Origins episode File 2: Cubone. He was shown hogging two Fossils when Red was at Mt. Moon. Red battled him off-screen, after which he presumably gave Red one of his Fossils.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Miles in the Yellow arc

Miles (Japanese: アキヒト Akihito), known as William in Chuang Yi's translations, a minor recurring character in the Pokémon Adventures manga, belongs to the Super Nerd class. He first appears in Whacked by Marowak! where he is disguised as Red, punches Erika and reveals himself before taking away Pika. He uses a coat of rubbery stocking to shield himself from the Pikachu's attacks, as well as Marowak, Paras, and Persian to escape from and confound the citizens of Celadon City. He is later defeated in Paras Sight by Yellow's Pokémon coupled with the timely arrival of Misty, Brock, Erika, and Blaine, and Yellow gets Pika back from him. In As Gastly as Before, he is taken away by a Gastly and it is revealed (after Blue saves him) that he was hired by Agatha of the Elite Four. Weeks later, in Take a Chance on Chansey, Miles wakes up at Cinnabar Gym, where Camper Evan is taking care of him while Blaine is absent. He then tells Evan that he was the first to find Red frozen on Mt. Moon, and it was here that he found bits of Red's clothing that contained his scent to fool Pika.

In Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, Miles and his Persian and Evan and his Haunter are seen having a quick battle with Evan emerging as the victor. They are revealed to be taking part in the next Pokémon League and because they do not have Gym Badges, they have to take part in the preliminary tournament. However, because of the attack caused by the Masked Man, the Pokémon League tournament was canceled and they never got a chance to compete.

He and Evan also made a cameo appearance in Double Down Deoxys, visiting Blaine for a while.

Pokémon

Miles's Marowak
Marowak
Marowak was first seen attacking the townsfolk. Later, it used repeated Bonemerangs on Yellow. It was later seen in Take a Chance on Chansey, where it attempted to use Bone Club on Red when he was frozen in Mt. Moon to free him, but to no avail.

Marowak's known moves are Bonemerang and Bone Club.

Debut Whacked by Marowak!
Miles's Paras
Paras
Paras attacked Yellow to prevent her from getting Pika. It assisted Marowak by using Poison Powder on its bone.

Paras known moves are Spore, Stun Spore, and Poison Powder.

Debut Purrrr-sian
Miles's Persian
Persian
Persian was the third Pokémon revealed in Miles's possession. It attacked Yellow to prevent her from getting Pika. Persian's Screech was able to negate Yellow's sense of hearing. Later in the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, Persian battled Evan's Haunter at the Indigo Plateau and lost.

Persian's known moves are Fury Swipes, Screech, and Feint Attack.

Debut Purrrr-sian

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 理科男生 Lǐkē nánshēng
理工科男生 Lǐgōngkē nánshēng
Denmark Flag.png Danish Overnørd
Finland Flag.png Finnish Supernörtti
France Flag.png French Intello
Germany Flag.png German Streber
Italy Flag.png Italian Cervellone
South Korea Flag.png Korean 이과계의 남자 Igwagye-yi Namja
Spain Flag.png Spanish Súper NecioRBYGSCFRLG
CiéntificoHGSS
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Nhà khoa học

References


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Kanto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*Bug CatcherBurglarCamper*ChampionGSCFRLGHGSSPE
ChannelerElite FourGSCFRLGHGSSPEEngineerFishermanGamer*GentlemanGym Leader*GSCFRLGHGSSPE
HikerJugglerLassPicnicker*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Trainer*GSCPEPsychicRivalFRLGRockerRoughneck*
SailorScientistSuper NerdSwimmerTamerTeam Rocket Boss*FRLGHGSSPETeam Rocket Grunt*Youngster
BoarderHGSSDouble TeamHGSSFirebreatherGSCHGSSGuitaristGSCHGSSMediumGSCHGSS
PokéfanGSCHGSSSchool Kid*GSCHGSSSkierHGSSTeacherGSCHGSSTwinsGSCFRLGHGSS
Cool CoupleFRLGCrush KinFRLGSis and BroFRLGYoung CoupleFRLGHGSS
Coach TrainerPEKarate MasterPEPunk GuyPETeam RocketPETeam Rocket AdminPE
Master TrainersPE
Unused Trainer class:
ChiefRGBY
Sevii Islands Aroma LadyBikerBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCamperCool CoupleCooltrainerCrush Girl
Crush KinCue BallFishermanGentlemanHikerJugglerLadyLassPainterPicnickerPokéManiac
PKMN BreederPKMN RangerPsychicRuin ManiacScientistSis and BroSwimmerTamer
Team Rocket AdminTeam Rocket GruntTwinsTuberYoung CoupleYoungster
Trainer Tower only:
BeautyBurglarEngineerRockerSailorSuper Nerd
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon


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