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Ash's Pikachu

2011-10-31T02:59:53Z

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caption=Ash's Pikachu |
gender=Male|
ability={{a|Static}} |
location=[[Pallet Town]] |
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub series, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided Pikachu's voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.

==History==
[[File:First Meeting.png‎|thumb|200px|right|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer, constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu decided to stay by Ash's side.

In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. The same situation happened in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' where Pikachu reaffirmed his decision not to evolve. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level". Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

[[File:Ash DP 2.png|thumb|120px|left|Ash and Pikachu, as seen in {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} artwork]]
However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], and [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to Trip's Servine, despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Servine.

Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni (anime)|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).

[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|The Poké Ball Professor Oak stored Pikachu in; note the lightning bolt mark.]]
Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].

Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]] and [[Unova]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before [[Dawn's Ambipom|Aipom]] was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Even with its high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock-types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning {{m|Iron Tail}} in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock-types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a {{m|Quick Attack}}. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}} which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', it has been one of Pikachu's signature moves. Also in the same episode, Pikachu learned {{m|Electro Ball}} while battling a trio of annoying {{p|Ducklett}}. Not only that, Pikachu has used his ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime.

In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to punch from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].

In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s {{p|Onix}} in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Gyarados}} and defeated it with a Volt Tackle to the face. He also battled Crasher Wake's Floatzel for a moment, allowing {{AP|Buizel}} time to recover. In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png‎|250px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability]]
Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina, was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with Quick Attack, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}}.

Later, in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu battled {{EF|Flint}}'s {{TP|Flint|Infernape}}, but it was defeated after a long fight.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}} and won, giving him his first victory over a Pokémon in the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary line. However, he was defeated by Volkner's {{p|Luxray}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|right|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. It was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}}, where it put up a good fight and weakened Aggron before it was recalled in place of Infernape. Pikachu was also used in the continuation of Ash's battle against Paul in ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]''. It went against Paul's {{p|Froslass}} where he was seen having some trouble at first, but by the end, he was able to pull through and defeat Froslass with a powerful Volt Tackle attack. This gave Pikachu his first win against one of Paul's Pokémon and also gave Ash the lead in the battle. In ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'', he battled [[Paul's Electivire]], but had trouble due to Electivire's {{a|Motor Drive}} ability, and was soon defeated by a {{m|Brick Break}}. In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle [[Tobias]] in the semi-finals. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried its best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. Almost none of the attacks hit or did any damage to Latios in the beginning, however, Pikachu finally managed to jump on top of Latios and used Thunderbolt several times before he was shaken off. As Pikachu is about to land, Latios used {{m|Luster Purge}}. Pikachu used Volt Tackle and Iron Tail, taking against the force of the Luster Purge. However, it was tied with Latios as both fainted. As Ash's last Pokémon also fainted, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle.

Ash decided to just bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just like he did in [[Hoenn]]. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', Pikachu had an encounter with {{p|Zekrom}}, which unaware by Ash, caused Pikachu to lose its ability to use Electric-type moves. Ash finally noticed this when it battled [[Trip]]'s {{TP|Trip|Snivy|Servine}}, losing in the process. In ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', it regained its ability to use Electric-type attacks and was used in battle which led to the capture of {{AP|Pidove|Tranquill}}. In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his Gym battle at the [[Striaton Gym]], where he faced [[Cress]] and his {{p|Panpour}}. Even though he tried his best, Pikachu was just not as fast as Panpour and was defeated without landing a single hit. In ''[[BW010|A Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. It took a beating from multiple {{m|Aerial Ace}}s, but showed Trip the power of its electrical attacks by defeating Tranquill with Volt Tackle. It then battled Snivy again, who by then had evolved into {{p|Servine}}. However, despite not being incapacitated, he was once again defeated. In ''[[BW013|Minccino-Neat and Tidy!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Even though he had some trouble at first, Pikachu was able to pull through in the end and defeat Pignite with a powerful Volt Tackle.

[[File:Ash and his Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and Pikachu]]
In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of {{p|Ducklett}} stole Ash's {{AP|hat}} and {{p|Sandile}}'s sunglasses. One of the Ducklett dropped an umbrella on Pikachu while he was about to use Thunderbolt. Pikachu was unable to release electricity because of it. While Sandile battled the three Ducklett, Pikachu joined the battle as well and after taking a direct hit from the Ducklett, Pikachu began releasing electricity and formed an {{m|Electro Ball}} and sent the Ducklett flying. Later on, it battled against the Sunglasses Sandile. Even though Sandile evolved into {{FB|Sunglasses|Krokorok}}, Pikachu used Electro Ball and sent {{m|Stone Edge}} right back at {{p|Krokorok}} and it was sent flying.

Ash used Pikachu in his third Gym battle against Burgh at the [[Castelia Gym]] in ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]''. Pikachu went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}} and after a tough battle, Pikachu was able to win it with a powerful {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Electro Ball}} combo.

Ash used Pikachu in the final round in the [[Club Battle]] in ''[[BW042|The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!]]'' against {{an|Iris}}. Pikachu went up against [[Iris's Excadrill]]. Pikachu had a very hard time battling Excadrill, as Excadrill is part {{t|Ground}} and Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} moves would have no effect on it. Pikachu did surprisingly well, however. Unfortunately, Pikachu fainted first, and Iris won the tournament.

In [[BW050]], Ash used Pikachu in his Gym Battle against [[Elesa]]. He went up against her powerful {{p|Emolga}}, who even though it knew {{m|Attract}}, Pikachu beat it with a single {{m|Quick Attack}}. Later, Pikachu battled Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}, who only knew {{m|Tackle}}, but was still very strong. Yet Pikachu was able to beat Tynamo with a powerful {{m|Iron Tail}} attack, winning Ash the {{badge|Bolt}}.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Pikachu Bad Mood.png|thumb|250px|right|Pikachu in a bad mood]]
Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togetic|Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.

[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|right|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]
However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Red Orb}} and controlled by {{p|Groudon}}, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bicycle|bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far, but did not happen to {{an|Iris}}, since she doesn't have a bike. Instead, Pikachu shocked Iris herself.
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}
Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another, and most others agree, with the exception of [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=ThunderShock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=ThunderShock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|ThunderShock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP042|Showdown at Dark City}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

=====Moves improvised=====
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Ash Pikachu Leer EP009.png|2=Thunder Armor.png}}|thumb|right|250px|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Pikachu using "Leer"|2=Pikachu and Swellow using Thunder Armor}}]]
*'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. It later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
*An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello Pummelo!]]''.
*'''Rocket Punch''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
*'''[[Moves not in the Pokémon games|Thunder Armor]]''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding [[Ash's Swellow]]. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.
*'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the {{badge|Coal}}.
*'''Swift-Quick Attack''' was a combination of {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}}'s twirling {{m|Swift}} and Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}} that was used in ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''. Aipom would use a twirling swift that spins in the air and then Pikachu would jump in the Swift with Quick Attack and as it runs the Swift stars would be surrounding the white light from the Quick Attack.
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Pikachu Volt Tail.png|2=Pikachu Counter Shield.png}}|thumb|right|250px|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Pikachu using Volt Tail|2=Pikachu using Counter Shield}}]]
*'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against [[Tobias]]'s {{p|Latios}}.
*'''[[Counter Shield]]''' can be used by Pikachu by utilizing {{m|Thunderbolt}}, similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}} who can do the technique with their own moves.
*'''Hydro Volt Tackle''' is used as a finishing blow against [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s {{m|Hydro Pump}} creating a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
*'''Thunderbolt-Electro Ball''' is a combination used to power up {{m|Electro Ball}}, first seen in ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Electro Ball}}, then tells him to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on it to significantly increase the size and power of {{m|Electro Ball}}.

==In the games==
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In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release.

A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15th through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. Unlike Ash's Pikachu, this Pikachu does not reject the Thunderstone, and can be evolved at any time.
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the [[Ash and Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series, which is based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series
[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu appears in every chapter of the manga.

Like in the anime, Pikachu was [[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]]'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity. His [[Delia Ketchum|mother]] asks him to take Pikachu outside, but when [[Gary Oak]] taunts Ash about how he has not yet become a [[Pokémon Trainer]], Ash decides to keep Pikachu as his first Pokémon.

Like in the anime, Pikachu was originally unwilling to obey Ash, but after Ash protects Pikachu from a flock of wild {{p|Spearow}} and a {{AP|Fearow}}, Pikachu gains respect for Ash, and after Ash defeats Brock, he is named Jean Luc Pikachu (Japanese '''ジャン•リュックピカチュウ''' ''Jean Luc Pikachu'').

Later on, when Ash is in a Gym battle with Misty, Pikachu is petrified by the sight of her Gyarados and does not battle, while in his Gym battle with Sabrina, it is easily bested by her Abra.

Pikachu likes {{an|Misty}} and greets her enthusiastically whenever she appears, often ignoring Ash in the process.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Swift|1=ThunderShock}} EToP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Swift|1=ThunderShock}}}}
{{anmov|electric|ThunderShock|ET01|Pikachu, I See You!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|ET04|Haunting My Dreams}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|ET04|Haunting My Dreams}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|ET16|You Bet Your Wife}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return back to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a [[Poké Ball]] on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].

===In the movie adaptations===
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, likewise, Pikachu is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptations.

====Moves used====

{{anmov/h|electric|||}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022
|-
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:SurfingPikachuEP102.png|thumb|right|200px|Pikachu surfing]]
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|right|200px|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}} in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere to Go!]]'']]
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn.
* For [[DP013]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. Voice actress Ikue Ohtani stated prior to this episode that the writers had intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every Gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].
* In {{pmin|Latin America}}, Cartoon Network has a "Biografia Toon" segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' has been the only time when Ash does not use Pikachu against an [[Elite Four]] member.
* Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig|Torterra}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. This capability of Pikachu's was featured during part of the credits of ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance]]''.

===Pikachu's language===
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|200px|thumb|right|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}} in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'' ]]
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. (In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation]]'', [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] refers to this language as "PikaSpeak," however, this most likely isn't official.) For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese.
*Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
*Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock)
*Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) or '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad)
*Pi-kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket).
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.
*Pikapika-Chupi: He says this whenever he uses the move [[Electro Ball]].

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}

{{-}}
{{Ash's Pokémon|electric}} 
{{Misty's Pokémon|electric}} 
{{Animecharacters}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Pikachu, Ash's]]

[[de:Ashs Pikachu]]
[[es:Pikachu de Ash]]
[[fr:Pikachu de Sacha]]
[[ja:サトシのピカチュウ]]
[[pl:Pikachu Asha]]
[[pt:Pikachu de Ash]]

Pokédex 3D

2011-07-07T01:17:41Z

Masterjoe123: /* Stickers */

{{incomplete}}
{{Infobox_game |colorscheme=Pokémon|bordercolorscheme=platinum
|name=Pokédex 3D
|jname=ポケモン{{tt|立体図鑑|りったいずかん}}ＢＷ
|boxart=Pokédex 3D logo.png
|caption=Pokédex 3D logo
|platform=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|category=Utility
|players=Single
|link_method=SpotPass, local wireless
|developer=[[Creatures, Inc.]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] side series
|esrb=Not rated
|release_date_na=June 6, 2011
|release_date_eu=June 7, 2011
|release_date_ja=June 17, 2011
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/3dzukanbw/ Minisite]
|website_en=[http://www.pokedex3d.com/ Minisite]
}}
{{bulbanews|Pokédex 3D app coming to 3DS}}
{{bulbanews|3DS receives much anticipated update}}
'''Pokédex 3D''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|立体図鑑|りったいずかん}}ＢＷ''' ''Pokémon 3D Picture Book BW'') is a free [[Nintendo 3DS]] app available from the eShop. The app is a [[Unova Pokédex]], featuring Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White Versions. Once downloaded, players are able to look through 16 different Pokémon; more can be unlocked through three different methods: AR codes, SpotPass, and trading. Players can scan AR codes, likely to be distributed online and at events, to unlock Pokémon, get three random Pokémon per day via SpotPass, or trade information with others.

All moves up to Generation V except for the seven secret moves—{{m|V-create}}, {{m|Freeze Shock}}, {{m|Ice Burn}}, {{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Secret Sword}}, {{m|Relic Song}}, and {{m|Techno Blast}}—can be viewed, even if no Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex can learn them (such as {{m|Roar of Time}}, legitimately only known by {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Arceus}}, and {{p|Smeargle}}).

==Features==
* The Pokédex allows players to view 3D renderings of each Pokémon, and rotate them 360 degrees. These renderings can be used with the 3DS's built-in camera and Augmented Reality to place Pokémon in real world environments.
* Each Pokémon has its own individual Augmented Reality card, a grid of black and white blocks, which becomes an image of a [[Poké Ball]] in Augmented Reality.
* The Pokédex has an advanced search feature, and players can add Pokémon to a favorites list.
* Basic Pokédex functions are also available, including Pokémon stats, height, weight, and [[evolution]] data, as well as viewing [[move]]sets and [[egg group]]s, features not seen since [[Earl]]'s Pokémon Academy in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].

==Stickers==
Stickers are collected whenever a Pokémon's code is found for the first time (AR Stickers), or when a picture is taken with a Pokémon in it (Photo Stickers).

Once 30 stickers are collected, notes can be used while taking pictures. This plays the Pokémon's [[cry]].

50 stickers allows the player to set images to a background. Backgrounds can be picked from any pictures on the SD card.

70 stickers allows 9 Pokémon to be viewed with the AR viewer at once.

100 stickers allows the player to adjust the size of the models shown through the AR viewer.

150 stickers activates the stopwatch button, which allows the player to pause a Pokémon's animation in the AR viewer.

==Obtaining Pokémon==
===Starting Pokémon===
All players will have these Pokémon to start with.

{| align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | [[File:495.png]] '''{{pcolor|Snivy|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:496.png]] '''{{pcolor|Servine|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:497.png]] '''{{pcolor|Serperior|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:498.png]] '''{{pcolor|Tepig|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:499.png]] '''{{pcolor|Pignite|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:500.png]] '''{{pcolor|Emboar|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:501.png]] '''{{pcolor|Oshawott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:502.png]] '''{{pcolor|Dewott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:503.png]] '''{{pcolor|Samurott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:531.png]] '''{{pcolor|Audino|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:559.png]] '''{{pcolor|Scraggy|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:572.png]] '''{{pcolor|Minccino|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:587.png]] '''{{pcolor|Emolga|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:590.png]] '''{{pcolor|Foongus|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:610.png]] '''{{pcolor|Axew|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:635.png]] '''{{pcolor|Hydreigon|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
|}

===SpotPass===
Using the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s SpotPass feature, it is possible to receive Pokémon entries while the 3DS is in sleep mode. Pokémon are distributed every day in threes, at complete random. Any Pokémon can be obtained in this way. Once the player has obtained a Pokémon via SpotPass, they then have access to view the Pokémon through its AR Code.

===AR codes===
{{wp|Augmented reality|AR}} codes are codes the 3DS hardware recognizes and translated into full 3D models of characters and Pokémon and portrays them into the real world. Players may use these to take photographs of their favorite Pokémon and share them with the use of an SD Card.

While players typically must first obtain a Pokémon via Spotpass before they can view a Pokémon through AR, these Pokémon may be obtained if their AR Code is scanned.

{| align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:494.png]] '''{{pcolor|Victini|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:638.png]] '''{{pcolor|Cobalion|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:639.png]] '''{{pcolor|Terrakion|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:640.png]] '''{{pcolor|Virizion|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:643.png]] '''{{pcolor|Reshiram|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:644.png]] '''{{pcolor|Zekrom|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
|}

===Trading===
Players may give and receive Pokémon from other players by trading data over through the 3DS's Infrared feature.

[[File:Pokédex 3D AR Codes.png|thumb|All Unova Pokémon AR codes by Pokédex order]]

{{-}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Pokedex 3D screenshot 5.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D screenshot 6.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D screenshot 7.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D screenshot 9.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D screenshot 10.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D screenshot 15 FR.jpg
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* This game has the fastest announcement-to-release for any Pokémon game, being released within two weeks after it was first announced in all regions.

{{Other games}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Nintendo 3DS games]]

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Smeargle (Pokémon)

2011-06-18T04:17:11Z

Masterjoe123: /* Learnset */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=normal | prevnum=234 | nextnum=236 | prev=Stantler | next=Tyrogue}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Smeargle |
jname=ドーブル |
tmname=Doble |
art=HGSS |
size=150px |
pron=<sc>''smeer-''-gul</sc> |
ndex=235 |
oldjdex=157 |
jdex=159 |
hdex=370 |
obrow=235 |
typen=1 |
type1=Normal |
type2= |
species=Painter |
height-ftin=3'11" |
height-m=1.2 |
weight-lbs=127.9 |
weight-kg=58.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Own Tempo |
ability2=Technician |
abilityd=Moody |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=1 |
expyield=106 |
lv100exp=800,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=White |
catchrate=45 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=smeargle |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Smeargle''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ドーブル''' ''Doble'') is a {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Smeargle are beagle-like, bipedal white and brown Pokémon that seem unremarkable at first, but they possess a long tail with an end that resembles a paintbrush. This paintbrush oozes with paint, and the color of the paint is apparently different for each Smeargle. Although sprites from the game depict green, brown and red, the anime also shows yellow and blue. It's been implied that each Smeargle has a different colored tail.

Smeargle has a footprint on his back that has the same color as the tail-tip. Smeargle also has a round structure on its head with a point that resembles a beret in shape, with floppy, brown colored ears and a brown colored ‘collar’ on its neck. The rings encircling Smeargle’s eyes are also brown, as are Smeargle’s eyelids. Smeargle’s arms have two brown bands, and its legs only one, and each of the limbs have three digits, the fingers apparently being dexterous.

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Smeargle secretes a fluid from its tail, which can be used as paint. Smeargle is the only Pokémon known to express itself in an artistic fashion. Smeargle is also the only Pokémon that can learn nearly ''any'' move '''permanently''' (with the exception of {{m|Struggle}} and {{m|Chatter}}) thanks to its [[signature move]], {{m|Sketch}}.

===Behavior===
Smeargle live in groups. When a Smeargle reaches adulthood, the other members of the group draw a paw-print pattern on its back. Those who refuse to let themselves be marked are ostracized from the pack.

===Habitat===
[[File:Urban.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon}}]]
Smeargle are very adaptable, and can live just about anywhere. One can always tell when a Smeargle's territory is found because it will mark the boundary with the paint-like substance excreted by its tail.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Smeargle anime.png|thumb|220px|Smeargle in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
In ''[[EP197|The Art Of Pokémon]]'', a trio of Smeargle were vandalizing [[Whitestone]].

===Minor appearances===
Smeargle first appeared in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' as part of the [[Pichu Brothers]] Posse.

A Smeargle was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'' while one was used by a Coordinator [[AG013|two episodes before]].

A Smeargle was seen working in a nail salon in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP197|Smeargle|Ash's Pokédex|Smeargle, the Painter Pokémon. Colored fluids ooze from their tails which they use to mark their territory and to express themselves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
[[Whitney]] gave her Smeargle to [[DJ Mary]]. In the Emerald Saga, a lot of Smeargle were found in [[Artisan Cave]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Smeargle (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: After rescuing Smeargle from [[Howling Forest]], it will join the team and change the rescue base's flag on request.
* [[Pokémon Channel]]: A Smeargle appears in a television program called Smeargle's Art Study. He will rate the painting hanging on the player's bedroom wall, namely a picture the player made.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=2
|golddex=A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
|silverdex=Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
|crystaldex=The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predetermined for each Smeargle.
|rsdex=Smeargle marks the boundaries of its territory using a body fluid that leaks out from the tip of its tail. Over 5,000 different marks left by this Pokémon have been found.
|emeralddex=A Smeargle marks its territory using a fluid that leaks out from the tip of its tail. About 5,000 different marks left by this Pokémon have been found.
|firereddex=Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
|leafgreendex=A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
|stadium2dex=A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
|dpptdex=It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
|heartgolddex=A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
|soulsilverdex=Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
|bwdex=It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability |
gen=2 |
type=normal |
gsrarity=Uncommon |
gsarea=[[Ruins of Alph]] |
crarity=Uncommon |
carea=[[Ruins of Alph]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgex=rse|
erarity=Always |
earea=[[Artisan Cave]] |
colorarity=One |
coloarea=[[Snagem Hideout]] |
coloshadow=yes |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{rt|212|Sinnoh}} (North) ([[Poké Radar]]) |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{rt|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} (North) ([[Poké Radar]]) |
hgssrarity=Uncommon |
hgssarea=[[Ruins of Alph]], [[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
palarea=Field |
bwrarity=Swarm|
bwarea={{rt|5|Unova}}|
dwarea={{Dwa|Pokémon Café Forest}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=normal
|channel=Upgrade binder
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 20]] Endless Level 27 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Howling Forest]] (15F) [[Western Cave]] (4F-6F)
|md2=[[Foggy Forest]] (1F-5F) [[Marine Resort]] (B1-B19)
|ranger3=[[Aqua Resort]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=normal|
HP= 55 |
Attack= 20 |
Defense=35 |
SpAtk= 20 |
SpDef= 45 |
Speed= 75 }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
Smeargle can learn any set of moves due to {{m|Sketch}}, which permanently copies any move. Smeargle can only learn one Sketch at a time. In [[Generation II]], Sketch can't be used to learn {{m|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Explosion}}, or {{m|Metronome}}. In [[Generation III]], Sketch cannot be used to learn [[Shadow (type)|shadow moves]]. In [[Generation IV]], Sketch cannot be used to learn {{m|Chatter}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Smeargle|Normal|Normal|5|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|51|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|61|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|81|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|91|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Smeargle|Normal|Normal|5|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Smeargle|Normal|Normal|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5null}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Smeargle|Normal|Normal|5|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}
{{learnlist/breed4null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=235 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=6.8 |
area=Sky Blue Plains |
P1=Would you like me to paint? Art is an explosion of passion and talent! |
P2=Pay attention, please! My health is down by half! |
P3=I've had it... My tail feels too heavy to hold... |
PL=Ah! Leveled up! Perhaps my artistry has blossomed more? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.8 |
iq=F |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Normal |
assist3=Normal |
field3=Tackle |
field3power=2 |
browser3=It lets loose shock waves to attack. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=235
|name1=Smeargle
|type1-1=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=235 |
name=Smeargle|
}}

==Trivia==
* Due to its [[signature move]] {{m|Sketch}}, Smeargle can legally possess any move (other than {{m|Chatter}}), giving it a number of distinctions:
** Smeargle is the only non-{{pkmn2|legendary}}, non-{{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon able to legally know {{m|Draco Meteor}} without the need for an event.
** Smeargle is also the only non-starter Pokémon able to legally know {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, and {{m|Water Pledge}} and the only one able to legally know them all.
** Smeargle can pass down any [[egg move]] combinations to any Pokémon in the {{egg3|Field}}.
* Smeargle is the only Pokémon capable of learning the same move more than twice - some Pokémon have the same move available at level 1 as well as by leveling up, while Smeargle has the same move available ten times as it levels up.
* Initially, the normal sprite of Smeargle featured a tail tipped with red paint, while the {{Shiny}} form had green paint; this was changed in later generations, reversing the colors. However, Smeargle's art has always featured a green-tipped tail.
** In 3D games, Smeargle's tail is red for the normal Smeargle and green for the Shiny version, despite the corresponding handheld games.
** In the anime, Smeargle have been seen with different colored-tipped tails.
* In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] mission "Smeargle's Desperate Plea", even though the Smeargle refuses to have a paw painted onto its back, the paw print is nonetheless present on its sprite.

===Origin===
Smeargle appears to be based on a {{wp|beagle}} and a {{wp|painter}}.

====Name origin====
Smeargle's name may be a combination of ''smear'' and ''beagle''. It could also contain {{wp|Gollum|Sméagol}}, the diminutive imp from {{wp|The Hobbit}} and its sequels.

''Doble'' may be a combination of ''dog'' and ''doodle'' or ''dabble'' – to splatter liquid, which could be a reference to paint being splattered. ''Doble'' also means ''double'' in Spanish, perhaps referencing Smeargle's ability to copy opponent's techniques.

==In other languages==
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|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{normal color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Farbeagle
| From ''{{tt|Farbe|color}}'' and ''beagle''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Queulorior
| From ''{{tt|queue|tail}}'' and ''{{tt|colorier|color}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 루브도 ''Rubeuto''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]]
| 圖圖犬 ''Tú Tú Quǎn''
| class="roundybr" | "Drawing dog", referring to its ability to paint.
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=normal | prevnum=234 | nextnum=236 | prev=Stantler | next=Tyrogue}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:F.E.A.R.-compatible Pokémon]]

[[de:Farbeagle]]
[[es:Smeargle]]
[[fr:Queulorior]]
[[it:Smeargle]]
[[ja:ドーブル]]
[[pl:Smeargle]]
[[pt:Smeargle (pokémon)]]

Smeargle (Pokémon)

2011-06-18T04:09:33Z

Masterjoe123: /* Learnset */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=normal | prevnum=234 | nextnum=236 | prev=Stantler | next=Tyrogue}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Smeargle |
jname=ドーブル |
tmname=Doble |
art=HGSS |
size=150px |
pron=<sc>''smeer-''-gul</sc> |
ndex=235 |
oldjdex=157 |
jdex=159 |
hdex=370 |
obrow=235 |
typen=1 |
type1=Normal |
type2= |
species=Painter |
height-ftin=3'11" |
height-m=1.2 |
weight-lbs=127.9 |
weight-kg=58.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Own Tempo |
ability2=Technician |
abilityd=Moody |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=1 |
expyield=106 |
lv100exp=800,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=White |
catchrate=45 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=smeargle |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Smeargle''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ドーブル''' ''Doble'') is a {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Smeargle are beagle-like, bipedal white and brown Pokémon that seem unremarkable at first, but they possess a long tail with an end that resembles a paintbrush. This paintbrush oozes with paint, and the color of the paint is apparently different for each Smeargle. Although sprites from the game depict green, brown and red, the anime also shows yellow and blue. It's been implied that each Smeargle has a different colored tail.

Smeargle has a footprint on his back that has the same color as the tail-tip. Smeargle also has a round structure on its head with a point that resembles a beret in shape, with floppy, brown colored ears and a brown colored ‘collar’ on its neck. The rings encircling Smeargle’s eyes are also brown, as are Smeargle’s eyelids. Smeargle’s arms have two brown bands, and its legs only one, and each of the limbs have three digits, the fingers apparently being dexterous.

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Smeargle secretes a fluid from its tail, which can be used as paint. Smeargle is the only Pokémon known to express itself in an artistic fashion. Smeargle is also the only Pokémon that can learn nearly ''any'' move '''permanently''' (with the exception of {{m|Struggle}} and {{m|Chatter}}) thanks to its [[signature move]], {{m|Sketch}}.

===Behavior===
Smeargle live in groups. When a Smeargle reaches adulthood, the other members of the group draw a paw-print pattern on its back. Those who refuse to let themselves be marked are ostracized from the pack.

===Habitat===
[[File:Urban.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon}}]]
Smeargle are very adaptable, and can live just about anywhere. One can always tell when a Smeargle's territory is found because it will mark the boundary with the paint-like substance excreted by its tail.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Smeargle anime.png|thumb|220px|Smeargle in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
In ''[[EP197|The Art Of Pokémon]]'', a trio of Smeargle were vandalizing [[Whitestone]].

===Minor appearances===
Smeargle first appeared in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' as part of the [[Pichu Brothers]] Posse.

A Smeargle was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'' while one was used by a Coordinator [[AG013|two episodes before]].

A Smeargle was seen working in a nail salon in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP197|Smeargle|Ash's Pokédex|Smeargle, the Painter Pokémon. Colored fluids ooze from their tails which they use to mark their territory and to express themselves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
[[Whitney]] gave her Smeargle to [[DJ Mary]]. In the Emerald Saga, a lot of Smeargle were found in [[Artisan Cave]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Smeargle (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: After rescuing Smeargle from [[Howling Forest]], it will join the team and change the rescue base's flag on request.
* [[Pokémon Channel]]: A Smeargle appears in a television program called Smeargle's Art Study. He will rate the painting hanging on the player's bedroom wall, namely a picture the player made.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=2
|golddex=A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
|silverdex=Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
|crystaldex=The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predetermined for each Smeargle.
|rsdex=Smeargle marks the boundaries of its territory using a body fluid that leaks out from the tip of its tail. Over 5,000 different marks left by this Pokémon have been found.
|emeralddex=A Smeargle marks its territory using a fluid that leaks out from the tip of its tail. About 5,000 different marks left by this Pokémon have been found.
|firereddex=Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
|leafgreendex=A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
|stadium2dex=A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
|dpptdex=It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
|heartgolddex=A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
|soulsilverdex=Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
|bwdex=It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability |
gen=2 |
type=normal |
gsrarity=Uncommon |
gsarea=[[Ruins of Alph]] |
crarity=Uncommon |
carea=[[Ruins of Alph]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgex=rse|
erarity=Always |
earea=[[Artisan Cave]] |
colorarity=One |
coloarea=[[Snagem Hideout]] |
coloshadow=yes |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{rt|212|Sinnoh}} (North) ([[Poké Radar]]) |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{rt|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} (North) ([[Poké Radar]]) |
hgssrarity=Uncommon |
hgssarea=[[Ruins of Alph]], [[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
palarea=Field |
bwrarity=Swarm|
bwarea={{rt|5|Unova}}|
dwarea={{Dwa|Pokémon Café Forest}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=normal
|channel=Upgrade binder
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 20]] Endless Level 27 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Howling Forest]] (15F) [[Western Cave]] (4F-6F)
|md2=[[Foggy Forest]] (1F-5F) [[Marine Resort]] (B1-B19)
|ranger3=[[Aqua Resort]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=normal|
HP= 55 |
Attack= 20 |
Defense=35 |
SpAtk= 20 |
SpDef= 45 |
Speed= 75 }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
Smeargle can learn any set of moves due to {{m|Sketch}}, which permanently copies any move. Smeargle can only learn one Sketch at a time. In [[Generation II]], Sketch can't be used to learn {{m|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Explosion}}, or {{m|Metronome}}. In [[Generation III]], Sketch cannot be used to learn {{m|Shadow Moves}}. In [[Generation IV]], Sketch cannot be used to learn {{m|Chatter}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Smeargle|Normal|Normal|5|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|51|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|61|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|81|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|91|Sketch|Normal|Status|—|—|1}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Smeargle|Normal|Normal|5|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Smeargle|Normal|Normal|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5null}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Smeargle|Normal|Normal|5|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}
{{learnlist/breed4null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Smeargle|normal|normal|5|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=235 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=6.8 |
area=Sky Blue Plains |
P1=Would you like me to paint? Art is an explosion of passion and talent! |
P2=Pay attention, please! My health is down by half! |
P3=I've had it... My tail feels too heavy to hold... |
PL=Ah! Leveled up! Perhaps my artistry has blossomed more? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.8 |
iq=F |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Normal |
assist3=Normal |
field3=Tackle |
field3power=2 |
browser3=It lets loose shock waves to attack. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=235
|name1=Smeargle
|type1-1=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=235 |
name=Smeargle|
}}

==Trivia==
* Due to its [[signature move]] {{m|Sketch}}, Smeargle can legally possess any move (other than {{m|Chatter}}), giving it a number of distinctions:
** Smeargle is the only non-{{pkmn2|legendary}}, non-{{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon able to legally know {{m|Draco Meteor}} without the need for an event.
** Smeargle is also the only non-starter Pokémon able to legally know {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, and {{m|Water Pledge}} and the only one able to legally know them all.
** Smeargle can pass down any [[egg move]] combinations to any Pokémon in the {{egg3|Field}}.
* Smeargle is the only Pokémon capable of learning the same move more than twice - some Pokémon have the same move available at level 1 as well as by leveling up, while Smeargle has the same move available ten times as it levels up.
* Initially, the normal sprite of Smeargle featured a tail tipped with red paint, while the {{Shiny}} form had green paint; this was changed in later generations, reversing the colors. However, Smeargle's art has always featured a green-tipped tail.
** In 3D games, Smeargle's tail is red for the normal Smeargle and green for the Shiny version, despite the corresponding handheld games.
** In the anime, Smeargle have been seen with different colored-tipped tails.
* In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] mission "Smeargle's Desperate Plea", even though the Smeargle refuses to have a paw painted onto its back, the paw print is nonetheless present on its sprite.

===Origin===
Smeargle appears to be based on a {{wp|beagle}} and a {{wp|painter}}.

====Name origin====
Smeargle's name may be a combination of ''smear'' and ''beagle''. It could also contain {{wp|Gollum|Sméagol}}, the diminutive imp from {{wp|The Hobbit}} and its sequels.

''Doble'' may be a combination of ''dog'' and ''doodle'' or ''dabble'' – to splatter liquid, which could be a reference to paint being splattered. ''Doble'' also means ''double'' in Spanish, perhaps referencing Smeargle's ability to copy opponent's techniques.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{normal color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Farbeagle
| From ''{{tt|Farbe|color}}'' and ''beagle''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Queulorior
| From ''{{tt|queue|tail}}'' and ''{{tt|colorier|color}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 루브도 ''Rubeuto''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]]
| 圖圖犬 ''Tú Tú Quǎn''
| class="roundybr" | "Drawing dog", referring to its ability to paint.
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=normal | prevnum=234 | nextnum=236 | prev=Stantler | next=Tyrogue}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:F.E.A.R.-compatible Pokémon]]

[[de:Farbeagle]]
[[es:Smeargle]]
[[fr:Queulorior]]
[[it:Smeargle]]
[[ja:ドーブル]]
[[pl:Smeargle]]
[[pt:Smeargle (pokémon)]]

Pokédex

2011-04-20T22:14:06Z

Masterjoe123: /* Generation V */

{{Redirect|Zukan|Japanese figures named after the Pokédex|Pokémon Zukan figures}}

[[File:Pokédex BW.png|thumb|right|250px|Pokédex in Black and White]]

The '''Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|図鑑|ずかん}}''' ''illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia'') was created by [[Professor Oak]] as an invaluable tool to a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the [[Pokémon world]]. It gives information about all {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the world that are contained in its database, although it differs in how it acquires and presents information over the different medias. However, they are also only given to a few trainers at a time, generally to the ones that are felt to have exceptional potential and skill. There are different types of Pokédexes and each Pokédex is special to a specific region.

Pokédex entries are typically only two- or three-sentence bits of information about the Pokémon referred to. In some events it gives background information on the habitat or activities of this Pokémon in the wild; at other times it gives other bits of information on the Pokémon's history or anatomy. The infomation included is important info on the Pokémon, height, weight (once obtained), cry, other forms, a few sentences about the Pokémon, and a picture of the Pokémon.

==Functions==
In order to accomplish Professor Oak's goal of a complete database of information on every Pokémon, the Pokédex is designed to find and record data on each Pokémon the trainer meets. Pokémon are added to the Pokédex simply by encountering them in battle (or a few special exceptions in Gen IV, such as seeing a picture), but detailed entries are not recorded until the player catches the Pokémon or acquires it in a trade.

===Entries===
The main feature of any Pokédex are the entries on each individual Pokémon, which provide a lot of detail that would otherwise be unexplored in the games.

====Generation I====
[[File:RBYPokedex.png|thumb|right|The main interface of the first Pokédex model]]
In [[Generation I]], the entries were simple and each individual section could be accessed directly from the listing. The first, and main part, was called Data, and included an image of the Pokémon, its number, name, [[species]], Height, Weight, and a short blurb. The second part was called [[Cry]], and selecting that would simply play the Pokémon's cry. The last part was called Area, and would display the [[map]], along with flashing indicators at each location where the selected Pokémon could be found. In cases where the Pokémon was not available in the [[Wild Pokémon|wild]], was only available [[Legendary Pokémon|once]], or could only be found by [[fishing]] or in [[Cerulean Cave]], the message "Area Unknown" would be displayed over the center of the map instead. The [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow version]] allowed players to print entries using the [[Game Boy Printer]].

{{clear}}
====Generation II====
[[File:JohtoDex.png|thumb|left|Johto's Pokédex, as seen in {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold}}]]
[[Generation II]] retained the same elements as its predecessor, while adding the Pokémon's [[footprint]] to the information, and, like Yellow, allowing players to print entries. Unlike Generation I, selecting a Pokémon displayed the entry in a new screen from which the other sections could be selected. This became the norm for each subsequent generation.

Strangely, entries that would normally display "Area Unknown" on the map simply displayed an unmarked map.
{{clear}}
====Generation III====
[[File:PokedexHoennView.png|thumb|right|Viewing the Hoenn Pokédex in {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Sapphire|s}}]]
[[Generation III]] did not add anything to the main entry, however, Cry was given its own page, which would display the soundwave as it played. In addition, the Area section was changed to highlight locations instead of marking them and could now display the locations of Pokémon caught by fishing. A Size section was added, which displayed silhouettes of the Pokémon and the [[player character]] side by side.

[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen]] displayed entries in a much different format from Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. It was the first Pokédex to actually display a Pokémon's type in its entry, as well as its box sprite. However, the Cry visuals were removed. Entries for Kanto Pokémon were taken from Red/Green for FireRed and Red/Blue for LeafGreen. Johto Pokémon entries were taken from Silver for FireRed and Gold for LeafGreen.
{{clear}}
====Generation IV====
[[File:Platinum National Pokédex.png|thumb|left|150px|{{p|Giratina}} in the Platinum National Pokédex]]
[[File:HGSSpokedex.png|thumb|right|150px|{{p|Pidgey}} in the Generation IV Johto Pokédex]]
[[Generation IV]] added numerous features, but of FireRed and LeafGreen's changes, it kept only Type. Area would now change its highlight color depending on whether a Pokémon is found on land or in water, and the player could view the differences between morning, day and night, with the default being the current [[time]]. Cry's display returned, with a bar display in addition to the wave display, and the ability to modify the cry via Chorus/Pan, Reverb/Filter and Loop. Weight was added to the Size section, which put the Pokémon and the player character on either side of a balance scale. A new Forms section allowed players to see gender and form differences within species, but only for forms they'd already seen.

[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver]] changed the formatting again, now by displaying the list on the lower screen and the actual entry on the top screen. Cry's page was again removed. By selecting to view details, players could view Area, Size and Forms. Area no longer defaulted to the current time or differentiated between land and water, Size now utilized both screens to display both Height and Weight at the same time, and Forms added a Compare option to see different forms side by side instead of having to scroll between them. Entries for Johto and Kanto Pokémon were taken from Gold for HeartGold and Silver for SoulSilver. Also, while artwork shows a pink Pokédex for females, the in-game interface does not reflect this.
{{clear}}

====Generation V====
[[File:BW dex entries.png|thumb|right|Viewing the Unova Pokédex in {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon White|s}}]]
[[Generation V]]'s Pokédex is similar to Generation IV's. Its default features are info, map, and voice. If the player obtains a Pokémon from another country, they can select a language for the entry. The map no longer shows what Pokémon appear in the morning, day, or night as it is no longer a factor in Pokémon appearance. Instead, it shows what [[season]] a Pokémon will more likely appear in. It will also show how the Pokémon can be encountered. The voice feature is simple. Tapping on the bottom screen will allow the player to hear the cry. Later in the game, the Pokédex will be upgraded to show a particular Pokémon's different forms. The standard is showing the male and female differences. It will also show the Pokémon with different forms, such as {{p|Castform}}. Different from Generation IV's version, the forms feature will also show the [[Shiny Pokémon|shiny]] version of the Pokémon; the last sprite selected will become the one displayed in the main entry. Like Generation III and Generation IV, this Pokédex does have the height and weight feature. Also, new skins for the Pokédex can be downloaded from the Pokémon Global Link. There is currently only one skin available for download, featuring the Unova region starter Pokémon.

===Search and Order===
The original Pokédex had no search function.

In [[Generation II]], the ability to search for Pokémon by [[Elemental type|type]] was added, as well as the ability to sort by [[New Pokédex]] mode, [[Old Pokédex]] mode, [[List of Pokémon by name|A to Z]] mode and [[Unown Dex|Unown mode]].

In [[Generation III|Ruby and Sapphire]], the search function was expanded to allow searches by name and [[List of Pokémon by color|color]]. Players were also given the option to order Pokémon by Heaviest, Lightest, Tallest, or Smallest. Two modes were available, [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn]] and [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National]]. National mode was unlocked via a trade with [[Kanto]] or [[Orre]], or in {{game3|Emerald|Emerald}}, defeating the [[Elite Four]].

However, in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen]], the search function was dropped altogether, instead choosing to expand the sort functions by adding lists of Pokémon by type and [[List of Pokémon by habitat|habitat]]. Heaviest and Tallest orders were also removed. National Mode was unlocked by having obtained 60 Pokémon in the Pokédex and beating the Elite Four.

[[Generation IV]] brought the Search function back, as well as Heaviest and Tallest orders. Habitat was dropped. Searches could now be conducted by [[List of Pokémon by body style|Form]], but not by Color. The two Pokédex modes were [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]] and National. National mode was unlocked by seeing every Pokémon in the Sinnoh Dex.

[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver]] added the ability search by Height and Weight (instead of simply sorting by them), and also allowed search by Area ([[Johto]], [[Kanto]], or Unknown). National Mode was added by talking with [[Professor Oak]] after defeating the Elite Four.



==Completion==
[[File:Diploma-red.png|frame|right|Diploma awarded in Red/Blue]]
Completing the Pokédex is a common goal of trainers and carries with it much esteem due to its difficulty, which has gradually escalated due to the fact that at least 100 new Pokémon are introduced with each new generation. However, this is circumvented to a degree with new features added to the games, such as the introduction of Wi-Fi and the [[Global Terminal#Global Trade Station|GTS]] in [[Generation IV]], or a more convenient trading system (PC box to PC box) in [[Generation V]]. The exclusion of event Pokémon as a requirement for completing the Pokédex also makes it possible for people with no access to event distributions to complete the Pokédex.

[[File:BW completed NatDex certificate.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The diploma awarded for the completion of the [[National Pokédex]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}]]
The in-game rewards are usually a congratulations from the director's avatar and a [[diploma]], usually one for completing the regional Pokédex and one for the National Pokédex. In [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], the player could choose from one of the Johto [[starter Pokémon]] for completing the Hoenn Dex. The completion of the Pokédex also usually allows the player to upgrade his/her [[Trainer card]].

In Generations I to III, the completion of the regional Pokédex is tracked by how many Pokémon the player has caught. However in Generations IV and V, the regional Pokédex is tracked simply by how many Pokémon the player has seen. Completion of the National Pokédex is strictly based on the number of Pokémon caught.

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==In the anime==
[[File:BW Pokedex.png‎|thumb|right|Pokédex's new design as seen in the {{Series|Best Wishes}}]]

When a young [[Sam|"Sammy"]] Oak was accidentally warped to a future of his own time, {{Ash}} explained to him how the Pokédex works, unknowingly giving him an idea. In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'' it was mentioned that the Pokédex entries were written by [[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]]. Unlike the games, entries in the anime are pre-programmed into the database and do not require catching to give full information. In this way, they act more as a aide or guide than a recording instrument.

To look up information on a particular species, Trainers may simply point the Pokédex at an individual or manually enter it in. The Pokédex will then display a picture and read the entry out loud. It can also give more information on individuals on request, such as [[level]] and learned [[move]]s. Apparently, a picture or video recording of sufficient quality can also be scanned for information.

The new Pokédex for [[Unova]] comes with a new voice and shows images of the side and back of a Pokémon along with its front.

Trainers without the luxury of a Pokédex may have access to other means of finding information. Some use high-tech computers, like {{an|Giovanni}} in ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]'' or [[Shingo]] in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''. In several episodes, [[James]] uses a deck of cards.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP002|Dexter (purpose)|Ash's Pokédex|I'm Dexter, a Pokédex programmed by {{an|Professor Oak}} for [[Pokémon Trainer]] [[Ash Ketchum]] of the town of {{to|Pallet}}. My function is to provide Ash with information and advice regarding Pokémon and their {{pkmn|training}}. If lost or stolen, I cannot be replaced.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
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===Voice actors===
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|ja='''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': 三木眞一郎 ''[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]'' '''[[Hoenn]]''': 林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]]'' '''[[Sinnoh]]''': 川上とも子 ''[[Tomoko Kawakami]]'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP101]]) / 雪野五月 ''[[Satsuki Yukino]]'' ([[DP102]]-[[DP191]]) '''[[Unova]]''': 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]''
|en='''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': [[Eric Stuart]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]]) / [[Bill Rogers]] ([[PUSA|TPCI]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': [[Rachael Lillis]] '''[[Sinnoh]]''': [[Michele Knotz]] '''[[Unova]]''': [[Tom Wayland]]
|es_eu='''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Eduardo del Hoyo '''[[Hoenn]]''' / '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Amparo Valencia
|es_la='''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Rubén León/ Gabriel Gama ([[The Legend of Thunder!|TLoT]], [[SS018]], [[AG147]]-[[AG161]])/ Rossy Aguirre ([[AG134]]-[[AG135]])/ Hugo Núñez ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Rossy Aguirre '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Rubén León ([[DP002]]-[[DP104]])/ Mayra Arellano ([[DP105]]-[[DP156]])/ Rossy Aguirre ([[DP158]]-[[DP190]])}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Pokédex Adventures.png|thumb|250px|left|The Pokédexes of the holders from the {{chap|Emerald}}]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In Pokémon Adventures, it is seen that Pokédexes make a signal when brought close to one another, a sort of communication mechanism that can help locate others. This signal is only activated when held by their rightful owner, as seen in [[PS085]]. This signal seems to apply for all models of the Pokédex, as the Johto [[Pokédex Holder]]s also had their Dexes beeping when they were united at the [[Whirl Islands]], and the Hoenn trio in the {{chap|Emerald}}. Later within the same chapter, all ten Pokédexes made another signal after the previous five to be petrified in the end of the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}} were restored. The Sinnoh Dexes had the same function as the past trios, but as they have yet to meet their predecessors, the same one seen when all users were brought together has not been seen since.

Much as in the anime, the Pokédex in Pokémon Adventures displays the known moves by an individual Pokémon, as well as its current health, but unlike in the show counterpart, the Dex Entries are usually taken directly from the games and as such contains readable text, cries, and area-tracking functions rather than vocal functions. The Pikachu interaction feature featured in {{game|Yellow}} was added to {{adv|Red}}'s Pokédex, allowing him to see its mood (though he never is seen making much use of it, as {{adv|Yellow}} was in possession of his Pokédex for most of the [[Yellow chapter (Adventures)|chapter]], and could tell [[Pika]]'s mood on her own anyway). The Pokédex's function takes over much of the control the games give to the player, being able to prevent a Pokémon's evolution, whereas Trainers without a Pokédex have no choice in the matter. As seen in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]'', the Pokédex can discover where a Pokémon was first met by its Trainer, much as the Gen III-added feature allows one to view a Pokémon's origin.

In the FRLG chapter, [[Red (Adventures)|Red]], [[Blue (Adventures)|Blue]], and [[Green (Adventures)|Green]] get new Pokedexes because Blue and Green's original Pokedexes were destroyed, while Red's original Pokedex was given to [[Yellow (Adventures)|Yellow]]. In the HGSS chapter, the Johto Pokedex holders got new Pokedexes.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], Pokémon Trainers receive their Pokédexes when their application to become a Pokémon Trainer is accepted. A Pokédex contains information on a Pokémon's moves and abilities, as well as general information (such as how some Pokémon, like {{AP|Pikachu}}, dislike [[Poké Ball]]s) and the ability to tell if a Pokémon has critically low [[Stats#Hit points|HP]]. In addition, all Pokédexes contain a copy of the Trainer's licence.

Updated versions of the Pokédex are released from time to time: in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'', [[Professor Oak]] gives {{Ash}} a beta version of the latest model of the Pokédex.

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==In the TCG==
[[File:PokédexHANDY910isDiamondPearl111.jpg|thumb|righ|Pokédex HANDY910is]]
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring the Pokédex in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The Hoenn region's model did not receive a TCG card, and the Generation I and Generation II Pokédexes, which featured model numbers on the Japanese cards (HANDY505 and HANDY808 respectively), did not show these model numbers on the English card. Every card has allowed the player to look at a certain number of cards from the top of their deck and then either arrange them as they like, or in the case of Pokédex HANDY910is, choose one to put in their hand.
{| {{bluetable}}
|- style="background: #{{tcg trainer color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
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| rowspan=2 | {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pokédex|87}} || rowspan=2 | T || rowspan=2 | {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Base Set}} || 87/102
|-
| {{TCG|Base Set 2}} || 115/130
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|New Pokédex|95}} || rowspan=2 | T || rowspan=1 | {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} || 95/111
|-
| {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon Web}} || 16/48
|-
| {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|PokéDex HANDY909|96}} || T || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} || 96/112
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Pokédex HANDY910is|111}} || rowspan=2 | T || rowspan=2 | {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} || 111/130
|-
| {{TCG|Platinum}} || 114/127
|}
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==Trivia==
* For ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', [[Professor Oak]]'s lecture is about the Pokédex. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: こまったら　ひらいてみよう　ポケモンずかん ''Komattara hiraite miyō, Pokémon zukan.'' "When troubled, let's open the Pokédex."
* Most of the Pokédexes appear similar to one of Nintendo's handhelds. The Johto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy Color]], the Hoenn Pokédex appears similar to the [[Game Boy Advance]], the Generation III Kanto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy Advance SP]], the Sinnoh Pokédex resembles [[Nintendo DS Lite]], and the Generation IV Johto Pokédex is in similar appearance to a [[Nintendo DSi]]. However, the Generation V Unova Pokédex does not look like the next handheld, the [[Nintendo 3DS]], but rather an {{wp|iPod}}.
* The Pokédex is evidently encased in material that is invulnerable to almost anything within reason. It has been soaked in water and (in the anime) electrocuted and exposed to high-temperature flames, all with no ill effect. It is also voice-sensitive. There are some limitations to its ability; certain circumstances can prevent the Pokédex from accurately identifying its target:
** A Pokédex which has not received a [[National Pokédex|National Mode]] upgrade will not display any information on Pokémon not usually found in its home region, even if those Pokémon have been caught.
** Similarly, {{Gary}}'s Pokédex failed to identify {{an|Mewtwo}} at the [[Viridian Gym]], displaying only static interference. This may be attributed to the mechanical battle armor Mewtwo was wearing at the time.
* All six of Ash's Pokédexes have been red, as were the Pokédexes in the games prior to {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, while other characters have had other colors. May had a yellow one in Kanto, Paul has a dark blue Pokédex, Dawn has a pink Pokédex, [[Rhyanna]] has an ice blue Pokédex, [[Narissa]] has an orange Pokédex and [[Mamie]] has a lavender Pokédex.
* The only Pokédex Ash has never owned is the Pokédex introduced in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* The Kanto regional Pokédex and the Sinnoh regional Pokédex ({{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}) have 151 members, the smallest of all regional Pokédexes. The largest regional Pokédex is the Johto regional Pokédex, with 256 members.
* The Pokédex models of [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}} rounded the weights of all Pokémon to full pounds except for {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}}, despite the Japanese games' use of tenths of kilograms since the start. From [[Generation III]] onward, all weights have been given to the nearest tenth of a pound.
* The Pokédex lost several buttons with every new model, due to various upgrades: Kanto's first model has twenty-two buttons, Johto's original model has five, Kanto's second model, Hoenn's, and Sinnoh's only have three, and Johto's second model apparently has none whatsoever, solely using the touch-screen interface.
* Numerous toy Pokédexes have been manufactured by companies like {{wp|Tiger Electronics}} and [[Jakks Pacific]].
*In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the [[Pokégear]]'s map displays Ethan's icon's hat with black sides, however the Pokédex map display Ethan's icon's hat with yellow sides.

==Gallery of images==
<gallery>
File:Gen I Pokedex.png|The [[Generation I|first]]-generation Pokédex
File:Dex.png|Ash's original Pokédex
File:Pokédex GSC.png|The [[Generation II|second]]-generation Pokédex
File:Pokedex Hoenn Region.png|[[Hoenn]]'s Pokédex
File:Pokedex FRLG.png|Kanto's Pokédex in [[Generation III]]
File:Pokedex DP.png|Sinnoh's Pokédex in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
File:Pokedex Pt.png|Sinnoh's Pokédex in {{game|Platinum}}
File:Ash Pokedex AG192.png|{{Ash}}'s Sinnoh Pokédex
File:Ash Pokedex DP003.png|Scanning {{p|Piplup}}
File:PokéDex HGSS m.png|Johto's [[Generation IV]] Pokédex for males
File:PokéDex HGSS f.png|Johto's Generation IV Pokédex for females
File:Pokedex logo.png|Pokédex Logo
File:Unova Pokedex anime.png|The Unova Pokédex in the anime
File:Scanning Unova Pokedex.png|Scanning {{p|Snivy}} on the Unova Pokédex
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Super Effective (webcomic)

2011-04-12T02:59:32Z

Masterjoe123: /* Intro */

:''"Super Effective" redirects here. For the meaning of the message displayed in battle, see [[damage modification]].''
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[[File:SELogo.png|right|thumb|250px|''Super Effective'''s logo]]
'''Super Effective''' is a {{wp|webcomic}} by Canadian cartoonist '''Scott Ramsoomair'''. It is based on the events of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and was first published on April 23, 2008.

Ramsoomair is also known for his main comic, [http://www.vgcats.com/ ''VG Cats''], which parodies many video games, including Pokémon. ''Super Effective'' is devoted to the Pokémon series, and the storyline focuses on {{ga|Red}}'s journey through [[Kanto]]. Some comics do deviate slightly from the plot of the games, and this is primarily for humor purposes.

The humor is based around jokes and questions commonly found in the fandom, such as the fact no one has seen [[Brock]]'s eyes, and [[Professor Oak]] doesn't know the name of his {{ga|Blue|grandson}}. A majority of the jokes are focused towards mature readers only.

Unlike most webcomics, ''Super Effective'' does not have set days on which it is updated, and is published on an irregular basis. This is largely due to Ramsoomair's other commitments, such as ''VG Cats'', but has also been credited to the time it takes to produce a single strip.<ref name="VG Cats FAQ page">[http://www.vgcats.com/faq/ VG Cats FAQ page]</ref>

There are currently 52 strips.

==Characters==
[[File:Super Effective Strip 02.png|thumb|right|250px|The second strip, showing Blue, Oak, and Red]]
===Red===
The main character of the comic, Red is based on the {{ga|Red|player character}} of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. His starter Pokémon was a {{p|Charmander}}. Like his game counterpart, he is a silent protagonist and thus largely speaks through his actions. Unlike a majority of the other characters in the series, Red is the most rational and notices the obvious faults of other characters in the series. He made his debut in the first strip. He currently has one badge, the {{badge|Boulder}}, and so far has succeeded in catching a {{p|Pidgey}} and a {{p|Zubat}}.

===Professor Oak===
Unlike his counterparts in other media, Professor Oak is portrayed as a man with little common sense, unable to remember his grandson's name or determine whether Red was a boy or a girl. He provides both Red and Blue with a Pokémon and [[Pokédex]], giving them the task of completing it. He made his debut in the first strip.

===Blue===
Professor Oak's grandson, also known as '''Douche'''. Like {{ga|Blue|the character on which he was based}}, Blue has had a strong rivalry with Red since they were babies. He also hates his grandfather for things such as forgetting his name, giving him a {{p|Squirtle}} which didn't know any Water-type attacks and forcing him on a quest to complete the Pokédex. He takes his catch phrase "Smell ya later!" literally, and takes the time to smell Red after a Pokémon battle. He made his debut in the second strip.

===DEX v1.2===
Red's Pokédex has a personality of its own. It has a unique sense of humor with a tendency to offer immature suggestions for Pokémon [[nickname]]s.

===Green===
Green is based on the female player character, {{ga|Leaf}}, and first appeared in the 29th strip. Her starter Pokémon is a {{p|Bulbasaur}}. She happens to display an interest in its "{{m|Vine Whip|tentacles}}" that she may or may not be kidding about. She has a peppy and bright personality (and is somewhat cruel, cutting down tall grass with a lawnmower, killing the Pokémon hiding in it), but she has only appeared in four strips so far. Ramsoomair intends for Green to become more of a supporting character, like Blue.<ref name="interview">Interview with Scott Ramsoomair</ref>

===Other characters===
In addition to the five main characters, additional characters have been included in one or more strips. These include [[Brock]], the first Gym Leader; the man in the [[Poké Mart]]; a {{tc|Bug Catcher}}; the {{ka|old man}} who teachers players how to catch Pokémon; and [[Nurse Joy]].

==Fandom jokes==
[[File:Super Effective Strip 01.png|thumb|right|250px|Typical Oak humor]]
[[File:Super Effective Strip 22.png|thumb|right|250px|Humor relating to the frustration of finding a rare Pokémon, but having no Poké Balls to catch it with]]A number of the jokes in the series are based around common jokes, questions, and criticisms of the games themselves. More often than not, the jokes are one-off 'on the spot' jokes that make their point, but don't interfere with the story. This list contains some of the more notable fandom jokes referenced in the series.
* Strip #1: Professor Oak must be told if the player is a boy or a girl.
* Strip #2: Professor Oak must be told his own grandson's name, potentially allowing the player to give him an insulting one.
* Strip #5: Professor Oak gives children expensive equipment (Pokédex) and sends them on a lengthy journey (catching all known Pokémon) by themselves.
* Strip #9: A common belief that pressing a combination of buttons allows a Pokémon to be caught more easily.
* Strip #13: The {{ka|old man}} from [[Viridian City]] teaches the {{player}} how to catch Pokémon, despite the player having usually already caught Pokémon by that point.
* Strip #22: The common frustration of finding a rare Pokémon, but having no [[Poké Ball]]s to catch it with.
* Strip #23: The fact that the player gets money after each battle.
* Strip #24: The realization that any Trainer who started with Charmander will be at a major disadvantage in the first gym.
* Strip #25: The fact that Brock's eyes always appear closed.
* Strip #30: Certain fan's attraction to the female counterpart despite her being around ten years old.
* Strip #36: The fact that Gym Leaders have only two or three Pokémon at the beginning of the Trainer's quest, despite most Trainers having up to six.
* Strip #44: When the player enters a cave, the wild, constantly appearing Zubat know {{m|Supersonic}}, which can quickly confuse the entire Trainer's party if used repeatedly.

==Creation==
Ramsoomair creates all of his comics, including ''Super Effective'' using both hand-drawn art and computer software. By scanning his images (or drawing them on a {{wp|graphics tablet}}), {{wp|Adobe Photoshop}} or a similar tool can be used to darken the lines and finalize the image. It typically takes many hours to make a single comic. Drawing alone is between three and nine hours, and the computer work takes a similar length of time. Ramsoomair cites this as one of the reasons why ''Super Effective'' and his other comics are not updated at a higher frequency.<ref name="VG Cats FAQ page"/>

Ramsoomair intends to run the strip until the end of Kanto, with it basically being a scripted and humorous walkthrough of his own FireRed game. Currently, he plans for Red to catch the same Pokémon he used in the game. However, due to timing constraints, some sections of the game may be skipped.<ref name="interview"/>

While the comic is based largely on the plot of the games, several strips have been based on events in other media, such as the {{pkmn|anime}}<ref name="Strip 37">[http://www.vgcats.com/super/?strip_id=36 Strip 37]</ref>, often incorporating game aspects.<ref name="Strip 12">[http://www.vgcats.com/super/?strip_id=11 Strip 12]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.vgcats.com/super/ ''Super Effective'''s website]

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Level

2011-02-24T02:59:51Z

Masterjoe123: /* In the games */

'''Levels''' are a measurement of how strong a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} currently is. They are portrayed differently in the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|manga}}, and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

==In the games==
[[File:Level.png|thumb|right|The opponent's level bar in {{game|Black and White|s}}]]
Levels are featured predominantly in the Pokémon games. They are determined by how much [[experience]] that Pokémon has. A Pokémon's level will range from 1 to 100. When a Pokémon gains a level, its stats increase by a small amount. It may also learn a new [[move]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Opponent's levels may be viewed in-battle, and {{player}}s may see their own Pokémon's levels in-battle, in the [[PC]] or by using the [[menu]].

A Pokémon's level will also affect its [[happiness]], raising it slightly when the Pokémon levels up. This means that a {{p|Cleffa}} trained in battle will eventually evolve into a {{p|Clefairy}}, with its happiness going up slightly each level. Using Rare Candies will also raise happiness, though for a long time people thought it did not, due to a Pokémon's happiness also being raised by the large amount of walking that a player must do in long grass to encounter wild Pokémon or recharge such items as the [[Vs. Seeker]].

In [[Generation]]s {{gen|III}} and {{gen|IV}}, when a Pokémon has reached level 100, and has not gained maximum EV's, it cannot continue gaining [[Effort values|Effort Points]] through battle. [[Vitamin]]s can still be used to raise EV's. In Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}, the player can use the [[box trick]]. In Generation {{gen|V}} stats are recalculated after every battle, so a level 100 Pokémon gains and applies EVs normally.

By exploiting the [[old man glitch]] in Generation I, a Pokémon can be acquired [[Glitch#Generation I|at a level higher than 100]], and can continue to be leveled up with [[Rare Candies]]; however, whenever this Pokémon gains any amount of [[experience]], its level will revert to 100, and if a Rare Candy is fed to a level 255 Pokémon, it will revert to level 0.

In Generations I and II, Pokémon assigned to the [[Experience#Experience to level|"Medium Slow" experience formula]] (1,059,860 Exp. at level 100) were unavailable at a level below 2 due to the "Medium Slow" formula generating a negative Exp. value at level 1; this resulted in such a level 1 Pokémon jumping straight to level 100. Pokémon eggs, therefore, hatched at a standard level of 5. The Generation III overhaul addressed this error; however, eggs still hatched at level 5, likely to maintain continuity. Generation IV finally set all hatched eggs to level 1.

===Underleveled Pokémon===
Through some unique circumstances, it is possible to have Pokémon at a lower level than they are usually available. Underleveled Pokémon appeared as early as {{v2|Red and Green}}, with level 4-6 {{p|Kakuna}} and {{p|Metapod}} available in [[Viridian Forest]]. Kakuna and Metapod cannot be obtained by evolution until level 7.

Prior to Generation V, Pokémon obtained in [[List of in-game trades|in-game trades]] are always the same level as the one being traded away, so many underleveled Pokémon can be obtained through in-game trades. For example, in {{v2|Red and Blue|s}}, it is possible to obtain an {{p|Electrode}} as low as level 2, whereas the species evolves from {{p|Voltorb}} only at level 30. This {{p|Electrode}} can be obtained by catching a {{p|Pikachu}} in [[Viridian Forest]] at level 2, evolving it with the {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and trading it on [[Cinnabar Island]].

Some [[non-player character]] {{pkmn|Trainer}}s use underleveled Pokémon in battle. For example, [[Lance]] has three underleveled {{p|Dragonite}} in Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}, with one being at level 40 in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Many other in-game Trainers also possess underleveled Pokémon.

The [[Pomeg glitch]] allows players to obtain any stage of a Pokémon capable of being hatched from an egg. In {{v2|Emerald}}, this means that all these Pokémon can be obtained at level 5; in [[Generation IV]], these Pokémon can be obtained at level 1.

===Disobedience===
When a Pokémon is obtained in a trade, it oftentimes will not obey the player's commands if it is at too high a level. The Pokémon will either ignore orders and use a different move, do nothing at all and loaf around, or go to {{status|sleep}}. This can be corrected if the player has the proper [[badge]]s. Having fewer than two badges means that no traded Pokémon whose level is above 10 will obey the player, while having all eight makes all Pokémon obey the player. The specific badges that cause a rise in the level of obeying Pokémon can be found on their page, though they are typically the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth badges obtained.

==In the anime==
The concept of levels of Pokémon is not as detailed, nor as frequently mentioned, in the {{pkmn|anime}}. The first time levels were referred to was briefly by {{MTR}} during the second episode when he said [[Ash's Pikachu]] was "powerful beyond its evolutionary level."

It was later mentioned more obviously by students at the [[Pokémon Tech|Academy]] in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. {{ka|Joe|One of them}} was able to quote the levels at which {{p|Pidgey}} and the rest of its family [[evolution|evolve]] and learn certain [[move]]s, and [[Giselle|another]] stated that Pikachu should be at least level 25. However, the main characters and their Pokémon remain seemingly oblivious to the idea.

{{an|Misty}} mentions them in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'' where she says "That {{p|Rhyhorn}} must be at a ''high level''!" referring to a Trainer's Rhyhorn's formidable strength as it uses {{m|Take Down}} on {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, severely injuring it. This confirms that she is aware of levels and that the ability to inflict damage on certain Pokémon becomes easier when a Pokémon grows a level.

{{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} comments that [[Ash's Charizard]] is on a higher level than he thought.

{{an|Brock}} mentions them once, in ''[[EP201|Doing What Comes Natu-rally!]]''. He states that moves become more powerful as a Pokémon's level is raised; and {{Ash}} adds that the best way to raise levels is by battling. Despite this, Ash's most used Pokémon, {{AP|Pikachu}}, doesn't show signs of being at a higher level than any other Pokémon. After appearing in more than 600 episodes, and battling in most of them, its level would be expected to be very high: but it is still defeated easily by some other Trainers' Pokémon, even those with only average strength.

[[Dawn's Piplup]] also shows that the anime does not strictly follow the games' system. In its debut episode, it used {{m|Bide}}, a move Piplup normally does not learn until level 18, by which point it would be showing signs of evolution. This did not happen until ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]''. Therefore, level up moves can generally be learned at any time in the anime.

In the [[SS019|two Mystery]] [[SS020|Dungeon specials]], levels are mentioned, but not explained. This may mean that Pokémon themselves understand the concept of levels in the anime but humans do not.

==In the manga==
===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
The concept of levels appears rarely in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, however, in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', [[Samurai]] specifically mentions level 99 {{p|Slowpoke}} and {{p|Magikarp}} which can be found in the [[Hidden Village]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga===
Levels do not appear to exist in the world of the manga series [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] and its sequel, [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]].

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
At the end of every {{adv|volume}}, the current levels of one of the main characters' Pokémon are given in a Pokédex section.

==Trivia==
* Before [[Generation IV]], it was impossible to get a Pokémon at level 1 without the aid of a glitch or cheating device. The lowest level Pokémon would be at level 2 in the wild, and eggs would hatch at Lv. 5. In Generation IV however, eggs are hatched at level 1, {{p|Regigigas}} and {{p|Magikarp}} can be caught at level 1 in {{game|Platinum}}, and {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} can be obtained at level 1 in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* In [[Generation I]], it is possible to encounter and catch Pokémon at levels over 100 through the [[old man glitch]], and encounter them in [[glitch Trainer]]s' parties through the [[Mew glitch]].

{{Pokémon Development}}

[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Terminology]]

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[[fr:Niveau]]
[[ja:レベル]]
[[pl:Level]]

Victory Road (Kanto)

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{{Infobox location
|image=HGSS Victory Road-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png
|image_size=240
|type=cave
|location_name=Victory Road
|japanese_name=チャンピオンロード
|translated_name=Champion Road
|location={{rt|23|Kanto}} ({{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|III}}) Between {{rt|23|Kanto}} and [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]] ({{Gen|II}}) Between [[Indigo Plateau]] and [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]] ({{Gen|IV}})
|region=Kanto
|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}
|map=MapVictor.gif
}}

'''Victory Road''' (Japanese: '''チャンピオンロード''' ''Champion Road'') is a tunnel situated on {{rt|23|Kanto}}. It earned its name because it must be traveled by all trainers aiming for the top. Its other end opens up in [[Indigo Plateau]] and the [[Pokémon League]]. Only trainers with eight [[Kanto]] or [[Johto]] [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s are allowed to enter it.

Victory Road has three floors. To reach the other end of the tunnel, a series of puzzles involving using {{m|Strength}} to move boulders need to be solved.

In [[Generation I]], Victory Road is where the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Moltres}} can be found. In [[Generation III]], it is instead found at [[Knot Island]]'s [[Mt. Ember]] and is subsequently found in [[Mt. Silver]] in [[Generation IV]].

A [[move tutor]] at the very end of Victory Road in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} offers to teach a Pokémon the [[move]] {{m|Double-Edge}}.

In some promotional artwork for [[Generation II]], Victory Road is depicted as being part of [[Mt. Silver]], but this is not confirmed.

==Items==
===Generation I===
{{Itlisth|cave}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Flying||RBY|display={{TM|43|Sky Attack}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Rare Candy||RBY}}
{{Itlistbod|Guard Spec.||RBY}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Normal||RBY|display={{TM|05|Mega Kick}}}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Normal||RBY|display={{TM|17|Submission}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Full Heal||RBY}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Normal||RBY|display={{TM|47|Explosion}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Max Revive||RBY}}
{{Itlistbod|Ultra Ball|2F ''(hidden)''|RBY}}
{{Itlistbod|Full Restore|2F ''(hidden)''|RBY}}
{{Itlistfoot|cave}}

===Generation II===
{{Itlisth|cave}}
{{Itlistbod|Full Heal|
*1F
*1F ''(hidden)''|GSC|display=[[Full Heal]] ×2}}
{{Itlistbod|Max Revive|1F|GSC}}
{{Itlistbod|Full Restore|2F|GSC}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Ground|2F|GSC|display={{TM|26|Earthquake}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Max Potion|2F, next to TM26 ''(hidden)''|GSC}}
{{Itlistbod|X Special|2F|GSC}}
{{Itlistfoot|cave}}

===Generation III===
{{Itlisth|cave}}
{{Itlistbod|Rare Candy||FRLG}}
{{Itlistbod|Guard Spec.||FRLG}}
{{Itlistbod|Full Heal||FRLG}}
{{Itlistbod|Max Revive||FRLG}}
{{Itlistbod|Ultra Ball|1F ''(hidden)''|FRLG}}
{{Itlistbod|Full Restore|1F ''(hidden)''|FRLG}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Dragon|Top right corner|FRLG|display={{TM|02|Dragon Claw}}}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Ground||FRLG|display={{TM|37|Sandstorm}}}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Ice||FRLG|display={{TM|07|Hail}}}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Fire||FRLG|display={{TM|50|Overheat}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Burn Heal||FRLG}}
{{Itlistfoot|cave}}

===Generation IV===
{{Itlisth|cave}}
{{Itlistbod|Potion|1F, north of the ledge north of the entrance|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Full Heal|1F, hidden on the L-shaped raised section west of the Potion|HGSS}}
{{itlistbod|Full Heal|1F, underneath the bridge|HGSS}}
{{itlistbod|Max Potion|1F, hidden west of the L-shaped raised section|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Max Revive|1F, amid the jumble of rocks at the northern end|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Max Revive|2F, hidden on a stalagmite east of the ladder from 1F|HGSS}}
{{itlistbod|Hyper Potion|3F, hidden on a stalagmite north-east of the first hole|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Ultra Ball|2F, hidden on landing spot beneath first hole|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Full Restore|2F, west of second ladder|HGSS}}
{{itlistbod|Ultra Ball|3F, west of second ladder|HGSS}}
{{itlistbod|Zinc|3F, hidden behind a smashable rock west of the Ultra Ball|HGSS}}
{{itlistbod|PP Up|2F, hidden on landing spot beneath the fourth hole|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|HP Up|2F, north-east of the landing spot beneath the fourth hole|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Rare Candy|3F, north-east of the last hole|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Ground|2F, reachable by going down the last hole on 3F|HGSS|display={{TM|26|Earthquake}}}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Dark|Behind three {{m|Rock Smash|smashable rocks}} south of the exit|HGSS|display={{TM|79|Dark Pulse}}}}
{{Itlistfoot|cave}}

====Rock Smash====
{{Itlisth|cave}}
{{Itlistbod|Red Shard|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Blue Shard|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Yellow Shard|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Green Shard|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Heart Scale|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Revive|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Max Ether|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}|HGSS}}
{{Itlistbod|Star Piece|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}|HGSS}}
{{Itlistfoot|cave}}

==Trainers==
===Generation I===
{{Trainerheader|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenICooltrainerFemale.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer♀||1540|2|053|Persian||44||038|Ninetales||44|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenICooltrainerMale.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer♂||1470|4|002|Ivysaur||42||008|Wartortle||42||005|Charmeleon||42||006|Charizard||42|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenIBlackbelt.png|Black Belt (Trainer class){{!}}Blackbelt||1075|3|067|Machoke||43||066|Machop||43||067|Machoke||43|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenIJuggler.png|Juggler||1435|4|096|Drowzee||41||097|Hypno||41||064|Kadabra||41||064|Kadabra||41|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenITamer.png|Tamer||1760|2|053|Persian||44||055|Golduck||44|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenIJuggler.png|Juggler||1680|1|122|Mr. Mime||48|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenIPokemaniac.png|Poké Maniac{{!}}PokéManiac||2000|3|005|Charmeleon||40||131|Lapras||40||108|Lickitung||40|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenICooltrainerMale.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer♂||1505|3|103|Exeggutor||43||091|Cloyster||43||059|Arcanine||43|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenICooltrainerFemale.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer♀||1505|3|047|Parasect||43||087|Dewgong||43||113|Chansey||43|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenICooltrainerMale.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer♂||1505|3|099|Kingler||43||073|Tentacruel||43||009|Blastoise||43|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|GenICooltrainerFemale.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer♀||1505|3|069|Bellsprout||43||070|Weepinbell||43||071|Victreebel||43|||}}
{{trainerfooter|cave|I}}

===Generation II===
If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Chikorita}}:
{{party|color={{silver color}}|headcolor={{silver color light}}|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}|sprite=Silver_Sprite_C.gif|prize={{pdollar}}2280|class=Rival|name=Silver|game=GSC|location=Victory Road|pokemon=6|
pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=042|pokemon=Golbat|gender=male|level=36|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|move1=Wing Attack|move1type=Flying|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark}}|
pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=082|pokemon=Magneton|level=35|type1=Electric|type2=Steel|move1=SonicBoom|move1type=Normal|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal}}|
pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=093|pokemon=Haunter|gender=male|level=35|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move2=Curse|move2type=???|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal}}|
pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=215|pokemon=Sneasel|gender=male|level=34|type1=Dark|type2=Ice|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}|
pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=064|pokemon=Kadabra|gender=male|level=35|type1=Psychic|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic|move3=Disable|move3type=Psychic|move4=Psybeam|move4type=Psychic}}|
pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=157|pokemon=Typhlosion|gender=male|level=38|type1=Fire|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire|move2=SmokeScreen|move2type=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move4=Flame Wheel|move4type=Fire}}
}}

If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Cyndaquil}}:
{{party|color={{silver color}}|headcolor={{silver color light}}|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}|sprite=Silver_Sprite_C.gif|prize={{pdollar}}2280|class=Rival|name=Silver|game=GSC|location=Victory Road|pokemon=6|
pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=042|pokemon=Golbat|gender=male|level=36|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|move1=Wing Attack|move1type=Flying|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark}}|
pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=082|pokemon=Magneton|level=35|type1=Electric|type2=Steel|move1=SonicBoom|move1type=Normal|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal}}|
pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=093|pokemon=Haunter|gender=male|level=35|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move2=Curse|move2type=???|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal}}|
pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=215|pokemon=Sneasel|gender=male|level=34|type1=Dark|type2=Ice|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}|
pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=064|pokemon=Kadabra|gender=male|level=35|type1=Psychic|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic|move3=Disable|move3type=Psychic|move4=Psybeam|move4type=Psychic}}|
pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=160|pokemon=Feraligatr|gender=male|level=38|type1=Water|move1=Bite|move1type=Dark|move2=Scary Face|move2type=Normal|move3=Rage|move3type=Normal|move4=Water Gun|move4type=Water}}
}}

If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Totodile}}:
{{party|color={{silver color}}|headcolor={{silver color light}}|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}|sprite=Silver_Sprite_C.gif|prize={{pdollar}}2280|class=Rival|name=Silver|game=GSC|location=Victory Road|pokemon=6|
pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=042|pokemon=Golbat|gender=male|level=36|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|move1=Wing Attack|move1type=Flying|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark}}|
pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=082|pokemon=Magneton|level=35|type1=Electric|type2=Steel|move1=SonicBoom|move1type=Normal|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal}}|
pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=093|pokemon=Haunter|gender=male|level=35|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move2=Curse|move2type=???|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal}}|
pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=215|pokemon=Sneasel|gender=male|level=34|type1=Dark|type2=Ice|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}|
pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=064|pokemon=Kadabra|gender=male|level=35|type1=Psychic|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic|move3=Disable|move3type=Psychic|move4=Psybeam|move4type=Psychic}}|
pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold|ndex=154|pokemon=Meganium|gender=male|level=38|type1=Grass|move1=PoisonPowder|move1type=Poison|move2=Synthesis|move2type=Grass|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic}}
}}

===Generation III===
{{trainerheader|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_CooltrainerF.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer|Naomi|1512|5|053|Persian|♀|42|None|077|Ponyta|♀|42|None|078|Rapidash|♀|42|None|037|Vulpix|♀|42|None|038|Ninetales|♀|42|None|36=カナコ|37=Kanako}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_CooltrainerM.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer|Rolando|1512|5|020|Raticate|♂|42|None|002|Ivysaur|♂|42|None|008|Wartortle|♂|42|None|005|Charmeleon|♂|42|None|006|Charizard|♂|42|None|36=アサオ|37=Asao}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_BlackBelt.png|Black Belt|Daisuke|1032|3|067|Machoke|♂|43|None|066|Machop|♂|43|None|067|Machoke|♂|43|None|36=タダシ|37=Tadashi}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_Juggler.png|Juggler|Nelson|1640|4|096|Drowzee|♂|41|None|097|Hypno|♂|41|None|064|Kadabra|♂|41|None|064|Kadabra|♂|41|None|36=ナミオ|37=Namio}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_Tamer.png|Tamer|Vincent|1760|2|053|Persian|♂|44|None|055|Golduck|♂|44|None|36=ユウト|37=Yūto}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_Juggler.png|Juggler|Gregory|1920|1|122|Mr. Mime|♂|48|None|36=コリン|37=Collin}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_CooltrainerM.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer|George|1512|5|103|Exeggutor|♂|42|None|028|Sandslash|♂|42|None|091|Cloyster|♂|42|None|101|Electrode||42|None|059|Arcanine|♂|42|none|36=カズマ|37=Kazuma}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_PokeManiac.png|Poké Maniac{{!}}PokéManiac|Dawson|1920|3|005|Charmeleon|♂|40|None|131|Lapras|♂|40|None|108|Lickitung|♂|40|None|36=ノゾム|37=Nozomu}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_CooltrainerF.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer|Alexa|1512|5|035|Clefairy|♀|42|None|039|Jigglypuff|♀|42|None|053|Persian|♀|42|None|087|Dewgong|♀|42|None|113|Chansey|♀|42|none|36=サヤカ|37=Sayaka}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_CooltrainerM.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer|Colby|1548|5|099|Kingler|♂|41|None|061|Poliwhirl|♂|42|None|073|Tentacruel|♂|42|None|117|Seadra|♂|42|None|009|Blastoise|♂|43|none|36=シュウ|37=Shū}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_CooltrainerF.png|Ace Trainer{{!}}CoolTrainer|Caroline|1512|5|069|Bellsprout|♀|42|None|070|Weepinbell|♀|42|None|071|Victreebel|♀|42|None|046|Paras|♀|42|None|047|Parasect|♀|42|none|36=コトミ|37=Kotomi}}
{{trainerdiv|cave}}
{{trainerentry|FL_CoolCouple.png|Cool Couple|Ray & Tyra|2160|2|034|Nidoking|♂|45|None|031|Nidoqueen|♀|45|None|36=シンとカヨ|37= Shin and Kayo}}
{{trainerfooter|cave}}

===Generation IV===
If the {{player}} chose {{p|Chikorita}}:
{{party
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}
|sprite=SilverHGSS.gif
|prize={{pdollar}}2560
|class=Rival
|name=Silver
|game=HGSS
|location=Victory Road
|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=215 m|pokemon=Sneasel
|gender=male|level=36|type1=Dark|type2=Ice|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Icy Wind|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=042 m|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=male|level=38|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Bite|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move3=Air Cutter|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=082|pokemon=Magneton
|level=37|type1=Electric|type2=Steel|ability=Magnet Pull
|move1=Spark|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Status
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Magnet Bomb|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical
}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=064 m|pokemon=Kadabra
|gender=male|level=37|type1=Psychic|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Disable|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=093|pokemon=Haunter
|gender=male|level=37|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|ability=Levitate
|move1=Curse|move1type=???|move1cat=Status
|move2=Mean Look|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special
}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=157|pokemon=Typhlosion
|gender=male|level=40|type1=Fire|ability=Blaze
|move1=Lava Plume|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Swift|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flame Wheel|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
}}}}

If the {{player}} chose {{p|Cyndaquil}}:
{{party
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}
|sprite=SilverHGSS.gif
|prize={{pdollar}}2560
|class=Rival
|name=Silver
|game=HGSS
|location=Victory Road
|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=215 m|pokemon=Sneasel
|gender=male|level=36|type1=Dark|type2=Ice|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Icy Wind|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=042 m|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=male|level=38|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Bite|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move3=Air Cutter|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=082|pokemon=Magneton
|level=37|type1=Electric|type2=Steel|ability=Magnet Pull
|move1=Spark|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Status
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Magnet Bomb|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical
}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=064 m|pokemon=Kadabra
|gender=male|level=37|type1=Psychic|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Disable|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=093|pokemon=Haunter
|gender=male|level=37|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|ability=Levitate
|move1=Curse|move1type=???|move1cat=Status
|move2=Mean Look|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special
}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=160|pokemon=Feraligatr
|gender=male|level=40|type1=Water|ability=Torrent
|move1=Waterfall|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical
}}}}

If the {{player}} chose {{p|Totodile}}:
{{party
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}
|sprite=SilverHGSS.gif
|prize={{pdollar}}2560
|class=Rival
|name=Silver
|game=HGSS
|location=Victory Road
|pokemon=6
|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=215 m|pokemon=Sneasel
|gender=male|level=36|type1=Dark|type2=Ice|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Icy Wind|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=042 m|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=male|level=38|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Bite|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move3=Air Cutter|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=082|pokemon=Magneton
|level=37|type1=Electric|type2=Steel|ability=Magnet Pull
|move1=Spark|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Status
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Magnet Bomb|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical
}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=064 m|pokemon=Kadabra
|gender=male|level=37|type1=Psychic|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Disable|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=093|pokemon=Haunter
|gender=male|level=37|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|ability=Levitate
|move1=Curse|move1type=???|move1cat=Status
|move2=Mean Look|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special
}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=154_m|pokemon=Meganium
|gender=male|level=40|type1=Grass|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Petal Dance|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=PoisonPowder|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Status
|move4=Synthesis|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status
}}}}

==Pokémon==
===Generation I===
====1F====
{{catch/header|cave|no}}
{{catch/entry1|095|Onix|yes|yes|no|Cave|36-42|30%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|095|Onix|no|no|yes|Cave|45-47|10%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|066|Machop|yes|yes|no|Cave|22|25%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entry1|041|Zubat|yes|yes|no|Cave|26|15%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry1|041|Zubat|no|no|yes|Cave|44|10%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry1|074|Geodude|yes|yes|no|Cave|24|15%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|074|Geodude|no|no|yes|Cave|31-41|55%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|042|Golbat|yes|yes|no|Cave|40|5%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry1|042|Golbat|no|no|yes|Cave|39|10%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry1|067|Machoke|yes|yes|no|Cave|41|5%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entry1|067|Machoke|no|no|yes|Cave|39-42|5%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entry1|105|Marowak|yes|yes|no|Cave|40|4%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|075|Graveler|yes|yes|no|Cave|43|1%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|075|Graveler|no|no|yes|Cave|44|10%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/footer|cave}}

====2F====
{{catch/header|cave|no}}
{{catch/entry1|066|Machop|yes|yes|no|Cave|24|25%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entry1|095|Onix|yes|yes|no|Cave|42-45|20%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|095|Onix|no|no|yes|Cave|49|10%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|041|Zubat|yes|yes|no|Cave|22|15%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry1|074|Geodude|yes|yes|no|Cave|26|15%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|074|Geodude|no|no|yes|Cave|36-46|50%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|049|Venomoth|yes|yes|no|Cave|40|10%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry1|042|Golbat|yes|yes|no|Cave|41|5%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry1|042|Golbat|no|no|yes|Cave|44|15%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry1|067|Machoke|yes|yes|no|Cave|42-45|5%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entry1|067|Machoke|no|no|yes|Cave|42-45|10%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entry1|075|Graveler|yes|yes|no|Cave|43|5%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|075|Graveler|no|no|yes|Cave|41-47|15%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/div|cave|Special}}
{{catch/entry1|146|Moltres|yes|yes|yes|Special|50|One|type1=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/footer|cave}}

====3F====
{{catch/header|cave|no}}
{{catch/entry1|095|Onix|yes|yes|no|Cave|36-42|30%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|095|Onix|no|no|yes|Cave|43-45|10%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|066|Machop|yes|yes|no|Cave|24|25%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entry1|041|Zubat|yes|yes|no|Cave|22|15%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry1|041|Zubat|no|no|yes|Cave|39-44|20%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry1|074|Geodude|yes|yes|no|Cave|26|15%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|074|Geodude|no|no|yes|Cave|26-41|65%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|042|Golbat|yes|yes|no|Cave|41|5%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry1|075|Graveler|yes|yes|no|Cave|42|5%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|075|Graveler|no|no|yes|Cave|41-47|5%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry1|067|Machoke|yes|yes|no|Cave|42|4%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entry1|105|Marowak|yes|yes|no|Cave|43|1%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/footer|cave}}

===Generation II===
{{catch/header|cave|yes}}
{{catch/entry2|042|Golbat|yes|yes|no|Cave|32|all=30%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry2|042|Golbat|no|no|yes|Cave|34|10%|10%|30%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry2|075|Graveler|yes|yes|no|Cave|32|all=30%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry2|075|Graveler|no|no|yes|Cave|34|30%|30%|0%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry2|075|Graveler|no|no|yes|Cave|34-40|0%|0%|50%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry2|217|Ursaring|yes|no|no|Cave|33|all=20%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry2|232|Donphan|no|yes|no|Cave|33|all=20%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/entry2|095|Onix|yes|yes|no|Cave|34-36|all=15%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry2|095|Onix|no|no|yes|Cave|33|20%|20%|0%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry2|095|Onix|no|no|yes|Cave|32|0%|0%|20%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entry2|111|Rhyhorn|yes|yes|no|Cave|35|all=5%|type1=Ground|type2=Rock}}
{{catch/entry2|111|Rhyhorn|no|no|yes|Cave|32|30%|30%|0%|type1=Ground|type2=Rock}}
{{catch/entry2|028|Sandslash|no|no|yes|Cave|35|5%|5%|0%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/entry2|112|Rhydon|no|no|yes|Cave|35|5%|5%|0%|type1=Ground|type2=Rock}}
{{catch/footer|cave}}

===Generation III===
====1F & 3F====
{{catch/header|cave|no}}
{{catch/entryfl|095|Onix|yes|yes|Cave|40-46|30%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entryfl|066|Machop|yes|yes|Cave|32|20%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entryfl|074|Geodude|yes|yes|Cave|32|23%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entryfl|041|Zubat|yes|yes|Cave|32|10%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryfl|024|Arbok|yes|no|Cave|44|5%|type1=Poison}}
{{catch/entryfl|028|Sandslash|no|yes|Cave|44|5%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/entryfl|042|Golbat|yes|yes|Cave|44|5%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryfl|067|Machoke|yes|yes|Cave|44-46|5%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entryfl|105|Marowak|yes|yes|Cave|44-46|2%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/footer|cave}}

====2F====
{{catch/header|cave|no}}
{{catch/entryfl|066|Machop|yes|yes|Cave|34|20%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entryfl|074|Geodude|yes|yes|Cave|34|20%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entryfl|095|Onix|yes|yes|Cave|45-48|20%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entryfl|041|Zubat|yes|yes|Cave|34|10%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryfl|057|Primeape|yes|yes|Cave|42|10%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entryfl|024|Arbok|yes|no|Cave|46|5%|type1=Poison}}
{{catch/entryfl|028|Sandslash|no|yes|Cave|46|5%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/entryfl|042|Golbat|yes|yes|Cave|46|5%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryfl|067|Machoke|yes|yes|Cave|46-48|5%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entryfl|105|Marowak|yes|yes|Cave|46-48|5%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/footer|cave}}

===Generation IV===
{{catch/header|cave|yes}}
{{catch/entryhs|042|Golbat|yes|yes|Cave|32|all=30%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|075|Graveler|yes|yes|Cave|32|all=30%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entryhs|232|Donphan|yes|no|Cave|33|all=20%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/entryhs|217|Ursaring|no|yes|Cave|33|all=20%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entryhs|095|Onix|yes|yes|Cave|34-36|all=15%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entryhs|111|Rhyhorn|yes|yes|Cave|35|all=5%|type1=Ground|type2=Rock}}
{{catch/entryhs|074|Geodude|yes|yes|Rock Smash|24-32|all=90%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/entryhs|075|Graveler|yes|yes|Rock Smash|30-33|all=10%|type1=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{catch/div|cave|Special}}
{{catch/entryhs|296|Makuhita|yes|yes|Hoenn|33|all=20%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entryhs|359|Absol|yes|yes|Hoenn|32|all=20%|type1=Dark}}
{{catch/entryhs|433|Chingling|yes|yes|Sinnoh|33|all=20%|type1=Psychic}}
{{catch/entryhs|436|Bronzor|yes|yes|Sinnoh|32|all=20%|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/footer|cave}}

==Layout==
{| align="center" style="background: #000; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #{{rock color}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Version
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | 1st floor
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | 2nd floor
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | 3rd floor
|- style="background:#000"
! style="background:#{{red color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red}}
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:1Victory 1f.png‎|180px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:1Victory2f.png‎|180px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:1Victory3f.png‎|180px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{blue color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}
|-
! style="background:#{{yellow color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
|-
! style="background:#{{gold color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:2Victory1f.png|180px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:2Victory2f.png‎|180px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:2Victory3f.png‎|180px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{silver color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}
|-
! style="background:#{{crystal color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
|-
! style="background:#{{firered color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Victoryroad1.png|180px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Victoryroad2.png|180px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Victoryroad3.png|180px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{leafgreen color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}
|-
! style="background:#{{heartgold color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:HGSS Victory Road 1.png|180px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:HGSS Victory Road 2.png|180px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:HGSS Victory Road 3.png|180px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SoulSilver}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" |  
|}

==Eyecatch==
<gallery>
File:HGSS Victory Road-Morning.png|HGSS Morning (Rhyhorn)
File:HGSS Victory Road-Day.png|HGSS Day/Evening (Graveler)
File:HGSS Victory Road-Night.png|HGSS Night (Golbat)
File:FL Victory Road.png|FRLG
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/med|cave}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|cave}}
|de=Siegesstraße
|es=Calle Victoria
|fr=Route Victoire
|it=Via Vittoria
|ja=チャンピオンロード}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation IV]], after beating the [[Elite Four]] for the first time and boarding the [[S.S. Aqua]], the battle music in Victory Road (as well as {{rt|26|Kanto}}, {{rt|27|Kanto}} and [[Tohjo Falls]]) changes from the [[Johto]] to the [[Kanto]] style. This change was not present in [[Generation II]]. The battle music in {{rt|28|Kanto}} has also switched in Generation IV.
* According to {{ga|Silver}} in Generation IV, the reason that there are no Trainers in Victory Road in Generations II and IV is because he defeated them all.
* In each generation, the first floor has a J shaped rock formation. This could possibly be a reference to the [[Johto region]].

{{Kanto and Johto}}
{{legendarylocations|kanto}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Kanto locations]]
[[Category:Red, Blue and Yellow locations]]
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal locations]]
[[Category:FireRed and LeafGreen locations]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver locations]]
[[Category:Caves]]

[[de:Siegesstraße (Kanto)]]
[[es:Calle Victoria (Kanto)]]
[[fr:Route Victoire (Kanto)]]
[[ja:チャンピオンロード (カントー地方)]]

Signature move

2011-01-13T03:39:15Z

Masterjoe123: /* List of Pokémon and their signature moves */

'''Signature moves''' are [[move]]s that can only be learned by a single Pokémon or a very small select group of Pokémon by level-up, (unless the move cannot be learned by any Pokémon via level-up, in which case other methods are considered) usually in the same evolutionary line. Note that any of the moves included in this classification (except for {{m|Chatter}}) can be learned by {{p|Smeargle}} by use of {{m|Sketch}}, making Sketch and Chatter the only moves that are truly exclusive to one Pokémon legitimately. Also, some of these moves can be passed down via {{pkmn|breeding}} to other Pokémon.

==List of Pokémon and their signature moves==
Note: All levels listed are the level the Pokémon will learn the move as of [[Generation IV]].

{| class="bluetable c sortable" border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|#]]
!
! Name
! Move
! Level
|-
| 015
| {{MSP|015|Beedrill}}
| {{P|Beedrill}}
| {{M|Twineedle}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation V}}
| Lv. 20
|-
| 016
| {{MSP|016|Pidgey}}
| {{P|Pidgey}}
| rowspan="3" | {{M|FeatherDance}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}} {{m|Gust}} {{tt|*|Prior to Pokémon Yellow Version}}
| Lv. 31
|-
| 017
| {{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}
| {{p|Pidgeotto}}
| Lv. 34
|-
| 018
| {{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}
| {{p|Pidgeot}}
| Lv. 34
|-
| 019
| {{MSP|019|Rattata}}
| {{p|Rattata}}
| rowspan="2" | {{M|Hyper Fang}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}} {{m|Super Fang}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 16 Lv. 28
|-
| 020
| {{MSP|020|Raticate}}
| {{p|Raticate}}
| Lv. 16 Lv. 34
|-
| 023
| {{MSP|023|Ekans}}
| {{p|Ekans}}
| rowspan="2" | {{M|Glare}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation II}}
| Lv. 12
|-
| 024
| {{MSP|024|Arbok}}
| {{p|Arbok}}
| Lv. 12
|-
| 043
| {{MSP|043|Oddish}}
| {{p|Oddish}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Petal Dance}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation II}}
| Lv. 33
|-
| 044
| {{MSP|044|Gloom}}
| {{p|Gloom}}
| Lv. 38
|-
| 046
| {{MSP|046|Paras}}
| {{p|Paras}}
| rowspan="2" | {{M|Spore}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation III}}
| Lv. 17
|-
| 047
| {{MSP|047|Parasect}}
| {{p|Parasect}}
| Lv. 17
|-
| 052
| {{MSP|052|Meowth}}
| {{p|Meowth}}
| {{m|Pay Day}}
| Lv. 30
|-
| 059
| {{MSP|059|Arcanine}}
| {{p|Arcanine}}
| {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation III}}
| Lv. 39
|-
| 064
| {{MSP|064|Kadabra}}
| {{p|Kadabra}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Kinesis}}
| Start
|-
| 065
| {{MSP|065|Alakazam}}
| {{p|Alakazam}}
| Start
|-
| 090
| {{MSP|090|Shellder}}
| {{p|Shellder}}
| {{m|Icicle Spear}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation V}}
| Lv. 13
|-
| 092
| {{MSP|092|Gastly}}
| {{p|Gastly}}
| rowspan="3" | {{m|Night Shade}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation II}}
| Lv. 15
|-
| 093
| {{MSP|093|Haunter}}
| {{p|Haunter}}
| Lv. 15
|-
| 094
| {{MSP|094|Gengar}}
| {{p|Gengar}}
| Lv. 15
|-
|098
| {{MSP|098|Krabby}}
| {{p|Krabby}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Crabhammer}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation III}}
| Lv. 41
|-
| 097
| {{MSP|099|Kingler}}
| {{p|Kingler}}
| Lv. 56
|-
| 102
| {{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}
| {{p|Exeggcute}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Barrage}}
| Start
|-
| 103
| {{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}
| {{p|Exeggutor}}
| Start Lv. 27
|-
| 104
| {{MSP|104|Cubone}}
| {{p|Cubone}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Bone Club}} {{m|Bonemerang}} {{m|Bone Rush}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 7 Lv. 21 Lv. 37
|-
| 105
| {{MSP|105|Marowak}}
| {{p|Marowak}}
| Lv. 7 Lv. 21 Lv. 43
|-
| 106
| {{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}
| {{p|Hitmonlee}}
| {{m|Jump Kick}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation III}} {{m|Hi Jump Kick}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation II}} {{m|Rolling Kick}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation II}} {{m|Mega Kick}} {{tt|*|As of Generation IV}}
| Lv. 13 Lv. 29 Lv. 9 Lv. 49
|-
| 113
| {{MSP|113|Chansey}}
| {{p|Chansey}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Softboiled}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation III}}
| Lv. 12 Lv. 38
|-
| 242
| {{MSP|242|Blissey}}
| {{p|Blissey}}
| Lv. 12 Lv. 38
|-
| 115
| {{MSP|115|Kangaskhan}}
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| {{m|Dizzy Punch}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation III}}
| Lv. 25
|-
| 118
| {{MSP|118|Goldeen}}
| {{p|Goldeen}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Waterfall}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation II}}
| Lv. 37
|-
| 119
| {{MSP|119|Seaking}}
| {{p|Seaking}}
| Lv. 39
|-
| 120
| {{MSP|120|Staryu}}
| {{p|Staryu}}
| {{m|Camouflage}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 19
|-
| 124
| {{MSP|124|Jynx}}
| {{p|Jynx}}
| {{m|Lovely Kiss}}
| Start
|-
| 129
| {{MSP|129|Magikarp}}
| {{p|Magikarp}}
| {{m|Splash}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation II}}
| Start
|-
| 137
| {{MSP|137|Porygon}}
| {{p|Porygon}}
| {{m|Conversion}} {{m|Conversion 2}} {{m|Sharpen}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation V}}
| Start Start Start
|-
| 233
| {{MSP|233|Porygon2}}
| {{p|Porygon2}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Conversion}} {{m|Conversion 2}}
| Start Start
|-
| 474
| {{MSP|474|Porygon-Z}}
| {{p|Porygon-Z}}
| Start Start
|-
| 150
| {{MSP|150|Mewtwo}}
| {{p|Mewtwo}}
| {{m|Psycho Break}}
| Lv. 100
|-
| 167
| {{MSP|167|Spinarak}}
| {{p|Spinarak}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Spider Web}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation V}}
| Lv. 29
|-
| 168
| {{MSP|168|Ariados}}
| {{p|Ariados}}
| Lv. 32
|-
| 172
| {{MSP|172|Pichu}}
| {{p|Pichu}}
| {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Egg move]]
|-
| 196
| {{MSP|196|Espeon}}
| {{p|Espeon}}
| {{m|Morning Sun}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation III}}
| Lv. 52
|-
| 200
| {{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}
| {{p|Misdreavus}}
| {{m|Pain Split}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 28
|-
| 214
| {{MSP|214|Heracross}}
| {{p|Heracross}}
| {{m|Megahorn}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation III}}
| Lv. 55
|-
| 215
| {{MSP|215|Sneasel}}
| {{p|Sneasel}}
| {{m|Beat Up}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 38 {{tt|*|Generation IV only}}
|-
| 224
| {{MSP|224|Octillery}}
| {{p|Octillery}}
| {{m|Octazooka}}
| Lv. 25
|-
| 225
| {{MSP|225|Delibird}}
| {{p|Delibird}}
| {{m|Present}}
| Start
|-
| 235
| {{MSP|235|Smeargle}}
| {{p|Smeargle}}
| {{m|Sketch}}
| Start Lv. 11 Lv. 21 Lv. 31 Lv. 41 Lv. 51 Lv. 61 Lv. 71 Lv. 81 Lv. 91
|-
| 237
| {{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}
| {{p|Hitmontop}}
| {{m|Triple Kick}}
| Lv. 19
|-
| 241
| {{MSP|241|Miltank}}
| {{p|Miltank}}
| {{m|Milk Drink}}
| Lv. 11
|-
| 249
| {{MSP|249|Lugia}}
| {{p|Lugia}}
| {{m|Aeroblast}}
| Lv. 85
|-
| 250
| {{MSP|250|Ho-Oh}}
| {{p|Ho-Oh}}
| {{m|Sacred Fire}}
| Lv. 85
|-
| 253
| {{MSP|253|Grovyle}}
| {{p|Grovyle}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Leaf Blade}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 29
|-
| 254
| {{MSP|254|Sceptile}}
| {{p|Sceptile}}
| Lv. 29
|-
| 257
| {{MSP|257|Blaziken}}
| {{p|Blaziken}}
| {{m|Blaze Kick}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 36
|-
| 259
| {{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}
| {{p|Marshtomp}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Muddy Water}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 37
|-
| 260
| {{MSP|260|Swampert}}
| {{p|Swampert}}
| Lv. 39
|-
| 274
| {{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}
| {{p|Nuzleaf}}
| {{m|Extrasensory}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 49
|-
| 287
| {{MSP|287|Slakoth}}
| {{p|Slakoth}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Slack Off}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 13
|-
| 289
| {{MSP|289|Slaking}}
| {{p|Slaking}}
| Start
|-
| 296
| {{MSP|296|Makuhita}}
| {{p|Makuhita}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Arm Thrust}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation V}} {{m|SmellingSalt}}
| Lv. 7 Lv. 22
|-
| 297
| {{MSP|297|Hariyama}}
| {{p|Hariyama}}
| Lv. 7 Lv. 22
|-
| 300
| {{MSP|300|Skitty}}
| {{p|Skitty}}
| {{m|Assist}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 19
|-
| 313
| {{MSP|313|Volbeat}}
| {{p|Volbeat}}
| {{m|Tail Glow}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}} {{m|Signal Beam}} {{tt|*|Prior to Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Lv. 21
|-
| 327
| {{MSP|327|Spinda}}
| {{p|Spinda}}
| {{m|Teeter Dance}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation V}}
| Lv. 37
|-
| 331
| {{MSP|331|Cacnea}}
| {{p|Cacnea}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Needle Arm}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation V}}
| Lv. 45
|-
| 332
| {{MSP|332|Cacturne}}
| {{p|Cacturne}}
| Lv. 53
|-
| 335
| {{MSP|335|Zangoose}}
| {{p|Zangoose}}
| {{m|Crush Claw}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 31
|-
| 336
| {{MSP|336|Seviper}}
| {{p|Seviper}}
| {{m|Poison Tail}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation V}}
| Lv. 16
|-
| 351
| {{MSP|351|Castform}}
| {{p|Castform}}
| {{m|Weather Ball}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}
| Lv. 30
|-
| 363
| {{MSP|363|Spheal}}
| {{p|Spheal}}
| rowspan="3" | {{m|Ice Ball}}
| Lv. 13
|-
| 364
| {{MSP|364|Sealeo}}
| {{p|Sealeo}}
| Lv. 13
|-
| 365
| {{MSP|365|Walrein}}
| {{p|Walrein}}
| Lv. 13
|-
| 380
| {{MSP|380|Latias}}
| {{p|Latias}}
| {{m|Mist Ball}}
| Lv. 35
|-
| 381
| {{MSP|381|Latios}}
| {{p|Latios}}
| {{m|Luster Purge}}
| Lv. 35
|-
| 385
| {{MSP|385|Jirachi}}
| {{p|Jirachi}}
| {{m|Doom Desire}}
| Lv. 70
|-
| 386
| {{MSP|386|Deoxys}}
| {{p|Deoxys}}
| {{m|Psycho Boost}}
| Lv. 45
|-
| 416
| {{MSP|416|Vespiquen}}
| {{p|Vespiquen}}
| {{m|Defend Order}} {{m|Heal Order}} {{m|Attack Order}}
| Lv. 13 Lv. 25 Lv. 37
|-
| 441
| {{MSP|441|Chatot}}
| {{p|Chatot}}
| {{m|Chatter}}
|Lv. 21
|-
| 464
| {{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}
| {{p|Rhyperior}}
| {{m|Rock Wrecker}} {{tt|*|Prior to Generation V}}
| Lv. 61
|-
| 483
| {{MSP|483|Dialga}}
| {{p|Dialga}}
| {{m|Roar of Time}}
| Lv. 40
|-
| 484
| {{MSP|484|Palkia}}
| {{p|Palkia}}
| {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| Lv. 40
|-
| 485
| {{MSP|485|Heatran}}
| {{p|Heatran}}
| {{m|Magma Storm}}
| Lv. 96
|-
| 486
| {{MSP|486|Regigigas}}
| {{p|Regigigas}}
| {{m|Crush Grip}}
| Lv. 75
|-
| 487
| {{MSP|487|Giratina}}
| {{p|Giratina}}
| {{m|Shadow Force}}
| Lv. 40
|-
| 488
| {{MSP|488|Cresselia}}
| {{p|Cresselia}}
| {{m|Lunar Dance}}
| Lv. 84
|-
| 490
| {{MSP|490|Manaphy}}
| {{p|Manaphy}}
| {{m|Heart Swap}}
| Lv. 76
|-
| 491
| {{MSP|491|Darkrai}}
| {{p|Darkrai}}
| {{m|Dark Void}}
| Lv. 66
|-
| 492
| {{MSP|492|Shaymin}}
| {{p|Shaymin}}
| {{m|Seed Flare}}
| Lv. 100
|-
| 493
| {{MSP|493|Arceus}}
| {{p|Arceus}}
| {{m|Judgment}}
| Lv. 100
|-
| 494
| {{MSP|494|Victini}}
| {{p|Victini}}
| {{m|Ball of Flame}}
{{m|V-Generate}}
| Start
|-
| 498
| {{MSP|498|Tepig}}
| {{p|Tepig}}
| rowspan="3" | {{m|Heat Stamp}}
| Lv. 27
|-
| 499
| {{MSP|499|Chaoboo}}
| {{p|Chaoboo}}
| Lv. 31
|-
| 500
| {{MSP|500|Enbuoh}}
| {{p|Enbuoh}}
| Lv. 31
|-
| 538
| {{MSP|538|Nageki}}
| {{p|Nageki}}
| {{m|Mountain Storm}}
| Lv. 25
|-
| 570
| {{MSP|570|Zorua}}
| {{p|Zorua}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Night Burst}}
| Lv. 57
|-
| 571
| {{MSP|571|Zoroark}}
| {{p|Zoroark}}
| Lv. 64
|-
| 572
| {{MSP|572|Minccino}}
| {{p|Minccino}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|Tail Slap}}
| Lv. 25
|-
| 573
| {{MSP|573|Chillaccino}}
| {{p|Chillaccino}}
| Start
|-
| 595
| {{MSP|595|Bachuru}}
| {{p|Bachuru}}
| rowspan="2" | {{m|ElecNet}}
| Lv. 15
|-
| 596
| {{MSP|596|Denchura}}
| {{p|Denchura}}
| Lv. 15
|-
| 599
| {{MSP|599|Klink}}
| {{p|Klink}}
| rowspan="3" | {{m|Gear Saucer}} {{m|Gear Change}}
| Lv. 16 Lv. 48
|-
| 600
| {{MSP|600|Gigiaru}}
| {{p|Gigiaru}}
| Lv. 16 Lv. 52
|-
| 601
| {{MSP|601|Gigigiaru}}
| {{p|Gigigiaru}}
| Start, Lv. 16 Lv. 54
|-
| 586
| {{MSP|586|Mebukijika}}
| {{p|Mebukijika}}
| {{m|Wood Horn}}
| Lv. 37
|-
| 626
| {{MSP|626|Buffalon}}
| {{p|Buffalon}}
| {{m|Afro Break}}
| Lv. 31
|-
| 637
| {{MSP|637|Ulgamoth}}
| {{p|Ulgamoth}}
| {{m|Fire Dance}}
| Lv. 100
|-
| 643
| {{MSP|643|Reshiram}}
| {{p|Reshiram}}
| {{m|Cross Flame}} {{m|Blue Fire}}
| Lv. 50 Lv. 100
|-
| 644
| {{MSP|644|Zekrom}}
| {{p|Zekrom}}
| {{m|Cross Thunder}} {{m|Lightning Strike}}
| Lv. 50 Lv. 100
|-
| 646
| {{MSP|646|Kyurem}}
| {{p|Kyurem}}
| {{m|Frozen World}}
| Lv. 50
|-
| 647
| {{MSP|647|Keldeo}}
| {{p|Keldeo}}
| {{m|Sword of Mystery}}
| Event
|-
| 648
| {{MSP|648|Meloetta}}
| {{p|Meloetta}}
| {{m|Ancient Song}}
| Event
|-
| 649
| {{MSP|649|Genesect}}
| {{p|Genesect}}
| {{m|Techno Buster}}
| Start
|}

==One-off signature moves==
This is a list of signature moves that at only one point, another Pokémon had the ability to acquire:

* A {{p|Dratini}} that knows '''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}''' is obtainable in {{game|Crystal}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} after answering a quiz in the [[Dragon's Den]].
* An egg will be given by the daycare man in {{game|Crystal}} that hatches into a random baby Pokémon that knows '''{{m|Dizzy Punch}}'''.
* A {{p|Skitty}} with '''{{m|Pay Day}}''' can be obtained from a special {{Pkmn|egg}} after depositing 500 Pokémon in [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] from a Game Boy Advance game pak.
** Also, in Generation I, various other Pokémon can learn '''{{m|Pay Day}}''' through the use of [[TM16]].
* After [[Shadow Lugia|Lugia]] from [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] has been purified, it learns '''{{m|Psycho Boost}}''' and '''{{m|FeatherDance}}'''.
* Similarly, after {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} from Pokémon XD have been purified, they all learn '''{{m|Extrasensory}}'''.
* A {{p|Darkrai}} with '''{{m|Roar of Time}}''' and '''{{m|Spacial Rend}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M10|10th movie]].
* An {{p|Arceus}} with '''{{m|Roar of Time}}''', '''{{m|Spacial Rend}}''' and '''{{m|Shadow Force}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M12|12th movie]].

==Other signature move examples==
* Although other Pokémon are capable of learning '''{{m|Drill Peck}}''', {{p|Fearow}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, and {{p|Zapdos}} are shown to be the most common Pokémon to use it.
* The {{p|Squirtle}} evolution family and {{p|Sharpedo}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Skull Bash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM40]] in [[Generation I]].
* Although '''{{m|Megahorn}}''' was no longer {{p|Heracross}}'s signature move starting in [[Generation III]], it was still the only {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon that could learn the move prior to [[Generation V]], where Megahorn is now learnable by {{p|Pendra}}, {{p|Kaburumo}} and {{p|Shubarugo}}.
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Mimic}}''' by leveling up in [[Generation II]], but other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM31]] in [[Generation I]] and [[move tutor]] in [[Generation III]].
* {{p|Lucario}} is usually associated with '''{{m|Aura Sphere}}''' and '''{{m|Force Palm}}''', but eight Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Aura Sphere in total. Seven Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Force Palm. In Generation V, Lucario an Kojondo are the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn Aura Sphere naturally.
* {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} have traditionally been associated with '''{{m|Flamethrower}}''', '''{{m|SolarBeam}}''', and '''{{m|Hydro Pump}}''', respectively since [[Generation I]], despite the fact that many other Pokémon can learn those moves. In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], it even refers to {{m|Flamethrower}} as {{p|Charizard}}'s signature move.
* Eight Pokémon can currently learn {{p|Arcanine}}'s former signature move, '''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}'''.
* {{p|Goldeen}} and {{p|Seaking}} had '''{{m|Waterfall}}''' as their signature move in [[Generation I]], before it was changed to a [[HM]]. They are still the only ones to learn it by level up.
* In [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} is the only Pokémon who can learn '''{{m|Mega Kick}}'''. However, in Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}, others could learn it through [[TM]] and [[move tutor]] respectively.
** As for '''{{m|Jump Kick}}''', it was its signature move for the first three generations; however, it was discovered that {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Lopunny}} can learn it in Generation IV.
* Electrode are most commonly seen using {{m|Explosion}}, with it being shown to use it most in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Vaporeon}}'s signature moves are said to be '''{{m|Pin Missile}}''' and '''{{m|Acid Armor}}''', respectively. Both abilities are alluded to in both Pokémon's various Pokédex entries. However, many Pokémon learn both moves by leveling up, and some through {{pkmn|breeding}}. Likewise, {{p|Umbreon}}'s '''{{m|Moonlight}}''' matches {{p|Espeon}}'s '''{{m|Morning Sun}}''', though others can learn it even in its introductory generation.
* {{p|Suicune}}, being known as the Aurora Pokémon, is associated with the move '''{{m|Aurora Beam}}'''.
* {{p|Ditto}} has '''{{m|Transform}}''' as its only move and is most associated with it; however, {{p|Mew}} is also able to learn it.
* {{P|Unown}} can learn only '''{{m|Hidden Power}}'''; however, almost every other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM10]] in [[Generation II]] and beyond.
* Each of {{p|Rotom}}'s forms has its own signature move that cannot be carried over to any of its other forms. However, none of these five moves are exclusive to it.
* Although several Pokémon can learn it by TM, until Generation III only {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dugtrio}} could learn '''{{m|Dig}}''' by level up.
* Until Generation III, {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Weezing}} were the only Poison-type Pokémon capable of learning '''{{m|Smog}}'''. As of Generation IV, they are still the only Poison-types to learn the move naturally, and all other Poison-types must be bred the move to have it.
* Though many others can learn it through TM or breeding, {{p|Skarmory}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Steel Wing}}''' by leveling up.
** Also, this trait is shared with '''{{m|Volt Change}}''', which only {{p|Emonga}} can learn via level-up.
* Prior to [[Generation V]], {{p|Vigoroth}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Focus Punch}}''' by leveling up.
* {{p|Porygon-Z}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Trick Room}}''' by leveling up, although that move can be learned via [[TM92]].
* Almost every Pokémon is able to learn '''{{m|Facade}}''' via [[TM42]]. However, {{p|Chimchar}} is the only one to learn it by leveling up prior to Generation V.
* Although only {{p|Panpour}} and {{p|Hiyakkie|its evolution}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Boiling Water}}''' by leveling up, other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM55]].
** Also, {{p|Pansage}} is currently the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Grass Knot}}''' by leveling up, other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM86]].
*'''[[Sacred Sword]]''' is not technically considered a signature move in the traditional sense because it is not involved in a sole evolutionary line, but it is uniquely learned by the [[musketeer quartet]].

== Trivia ==
* So far, {{p|Hitmonlee}} has had the most signature moves, with four. However, three of them were only temporarily Hitmonlee's signature moves, and now can be learned by other Pokémon. The other was also previously available to other Pokémon through [[TM]]s and [[Move Tutor]]s.
** However, as of Generation V the Pokémon who possess the most signature moves is {{p|Vespiquen}}, with three which all of them are associated with {{t|Bug|its typing}}.

[[Category:Fanon terminology]]
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Unown (Pokémon)

2011-01-02T04:34:25Z

Masterjoe123: /* Different forms */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Unown | type=psychic | prevnum=200 | nextnum=202 | prev=Misdreavus | next=Wobbuffet }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Unown |
jname=アンノーン |
tmname=Unknown |
size=150px|
caption=F form art by [[Ken Sugimori]] from {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} |
pron=<sc>''unknown''</sc> |
ndex=201 |
jdex=061 |
hdex=346 |
sdex=114 |
typen=1 |
type1=Psychic |
type2= |
species=Symbol |
height-ftin=1'08" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=11.0 |
weight-kg=5.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Levitate |
abilityd=Levitate |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=40 |
evat=1 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=61 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=255 |
color=Black |
catchrate=225 |
body=01 |
pokefordex=unown |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Unown''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アンノーン''' ''Unknown'') is a {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon. However, as of [[Generation III#Kanto|Generation III]], Unown has 28 derivative shapes. There are 26 Latin alphabet characters, plus two punctuation marks: ''?'' (question mark) and ''!'' (exclamation mark). In [[Generation III]] and up, its shape is determined by its [[personality value]].

==Biology==
They tend to stick to walls or orbit other Unown when in a group.

===Physiology===
Unown are floating, flat, eye-shaped Pokémon with appendages that make them resemble letters. They are black all over.

====Gender differences====
This Pokémon is genderless.

====Different forms====
Unown has 28 different forms, one for each letter of the alphabet, as well as a form for an exclamation point (!) and a question mark (?). These are chronicled in the [[Unown Dex]] in Generation II and the [[Unown Report]] in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
The exclamation point and question mark forms were not introduced until [[Generation III]].
There are also many glitch forms.

===Special abilities===
Unown's only known move in battle is the enigmatic {{m|Hidden Power}}.

In the anime, they are capable of reading the thoughts of other lifeforms. Great numbers of them are capable of warping reality to suit the dreams and wishes of whoever they read the thoughts of and is in control of the Unown.

Their mind reading ability seems to suggest that they should be able to learn {{m|Mind Reader}}. However, they can only do this when more Unown are present, so it could be a shared effort rather than an ability unique to each Unown.

===Behavior===
Unown can make telepathic contact with humans (and many other creatures also). Unown have a timidness that rarely makes them venture outside of their dimension.

===Habitat===
[[File:Rare.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon}}]]
Unown live in [[Alternate dimension|their own dimension]].

When they move to the Pokémon World, Unown seem to prefer to make their habitat in ancient ruins stuck to the walls, appearing only in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in [[Johto]], the [[Tanoby Chambers]] in the [[Sevii Islands]], the [[Solaceon Ruins]] in [[Sinnoh]], and [[Unown Relic]] and [[Aegis Cave]] in the [[Pokémon World (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world]]. They have also been seen at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Unown anime.png|right|210px|thumb|Unown in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]====
Unown play a large role in the third movie, creating the illusions which drive the plot.

Notes about Unown can be seen on [[Professor Oak]]'s computer at the beginning of the movie. The information (as presented in the Japanese version) has been cleaned up and transcribed here:
* Because of their very timid and careful character, Unown do not want to go out to the external world.
* Unown have the power to perceive the feelings of other creatures (including human beings).
* Unown communicate with each other over electromagnetic waves but cannot use telepathy.
* Given all this, Unown are still classified as a species of Pokémon, as opposed to any other sort of creature.

====Other====
An Unown fell out of the Unown dimension in ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]''. After it was healed by the group, it helped defend against Team Rocket and its mind merged with that of [[Ash's Larvitar]] so that the group could help it to address its inner pain.

[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|right|200px|The tablet]]
Markings of Unown were on a tablet in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]''. Many Unown appeared in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', also the same tablet from last appearance is shown.

The tablet is written (in Romaji):
 ''FRIEND''
 ''SUBETE NO INOCHI HA''
 ''BETSU NO INOCHI TO DEAI''
 ''NANIKA WO UMIDASU''
 (In the dub, Dawn reads it as ''"When every life meets another life, something will be born"'').

===Minor appearances===
Multiple Unown also made a brief appearance in the ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' fleeing from Dialga and Palkia in a different dimension.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP263|Unown|Ash's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown are said to have existed since [[History of the Pokémon world|ancient times]]. There are many in [[Form differences|form]] and shape but little is known about this mysterious Pokémon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP060|Unown|Dawn's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown use telepathy to communicate with each other. Many different shapes of Unown have been discovered.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Unown first appeared in {{PAV|8}} when {{adv|Gold}} and [[Bugsy]] were in the [[Ruins of Alph]]. Gold had his {{p|Sunkern}} use {{m|Flash}} to blind [[Team Rocket]], but accidentally disturbed the Unown from their slumber with the light from Flash. Bugsy later returns to study the Ruins further in {{PAV|11}}, where he captures an Unown (G).

Unown later appear in {{PAV|24}}, having been awakened by [[Sird]] from the [[Tanoby Ruins]] to use as a distraction while she fought [[Lorelei]]. The Unown later appear again throughout the volume, being employed by Team Rocket as living security cameras while impeding the progress of {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}} and {{adv|Green}}.

It also appeared in DP saga when {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} were visiting Solaceon Town. Diamond and Pearl befriended two Unown (D and P) who behaved like them.

Unown's most recent appearance is in the HGSS saga, being summoned forth at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] while {{p|Arceus}} is attempting a creation ritual much like on the games. Unlike the games however, no [[Cynthia]] is present, all three of {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} appear, most likely under the influence of the {{tc|Executive}}s, known as the Four Generals in the manga.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Unown (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When one Unown is released from a Poké Ball it will fly off the screen. It then returns with a large swarm similar to what {{p|Beedrill}} did in the original [[Super Smash Bros.]] The only difference is that Beedrill only attack from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this is damaged and juggled.

There are also a number of Unown Pokéfloats. In the second half of the cycle, a number fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown.

====Trophy Information====
These Psychic-type symbol Pokémon resemble ancient hieroglyphics found on rocks, a resemblance that's said to be more than superficial. Quite a few different shapes of Unown have been confirmed, and it's believed that each type has unique abilities. These enigmatic Pokémon can be found in the [[Ruins of Alph]].

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=2
|golddex=Their shapes look like {{wp|hieroglyph}}s on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
|silverdex=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
|stadium2dex=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
|crystaldex=Because different types of Unown exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities.
|rsdex=This Pokémon is shaped like ancient writing. It is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various Unown. Research into this topic is ongoing but nothing is known.
|emeralddex=This Pokémon is shaped like ancient text characters. Although research is ongoing, it is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various Unown.
|firereddex=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
|leafgreendex=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
|diamonddex=Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.
|pearldex=They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.
|platinumdex=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.
|heartgolddex=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
|soulsilverdex=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
|bwdex={{tt|１ぴきで　いても　なにも　おきないが　２ひき　いじょうで　ならぶと　なにかの　ちからが　めばえるという。|When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=psychic |
gen=2 |
gsrarity=Always |
gsarea=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]] |
crarity=Always |
carea=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=Always |
frlgarea=Inside [[Tanoby Chambers]] |
dprarity=Always |
dparea=[[Solaceon Ruins]] |
ptrarity=Always |
ptarea=[[Solaceon Ruins]] |
hgssrarity=Always |
hgssarea=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]] |
palarea=Forest |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=psychic
|trozei=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]] (G) Endless Level 48 (N) Endless Level 83 (Y) Forever Level 48 (N) Endless Level 83 (Y) [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Unown Relic]]
|md2=[[Aegis Cave]]
}}
In Pokémon Trozei, rounds at Mr. Who's Den that contain Unown will include multiple forms at the same time.

Each form of Unown is found on different floors in the Unown Relic:

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! Form
! Floors
!
! Form
! Floors
!
! Form
! Floors
!
! Form
! Floors
|-
| [[File:201A.png]]
| 1, 7
|
| [[File:201H.png]]
| 2, 8, 10
|
| [[File:201O.png]]
| 1, 4, 10, 11
|
| [[File:201V.png]]
| 3, 6, 10
|-
| [[File:201B.png]]
| 1, 7
|
| [[File:201I.png]]
| 3, 7, 9, 11
|
| [[File:201P.png]]
| 2, 4, 9, 10
|
| [[File:201W.png]]
| 6
|-
| [[File:201C.png]]
| 1, 5, 6, 8, 11
|
| [[File:201J.png]]
| 3, 5, 9, 10
|
| [[File:201Q.png]]
| 5, 8, 10, 11
|
| [[File:201X.png]]
| 2, 6
|-
| [[File:201D.png]]
| 1, 8
|
| [[File:201K.png]]
| 3, 7, 9, 11
|
| [[File:201R.png]]
| 1, 5, 9
|
| [[File:201Y.png]]
| 7
|-
| [[File:201E.png]]
| 2, 6, 9, 11
|
| [[File:201L.png]]
| 3, 9
|
| [[File:201S.png]]
| 2, 5, 8, 9, 11
|
| [[File:201Z.png]]
| 1, 7
|-
| [[File:201F.png]]
| 2
|
| [[File:201M.png]]
| 4, 8, 11
|
| [[File:201T.png]]
| 3, 5, 10
|
| [[File:201Exclamation.png]]
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
|-
| [[File:201G.png]]
| 2, 5, 8, 11
|
| [[File:201N.png]]
| 4, 10
|
| [[File:201U.png]]
| 1, 6, 8
|
| [[File:201Question.png]]
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
|}

===Stats===
====Base Stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=psychic|
HP= 48 |
Attack= 72 |
Defense=48 |
SpAtk= 72 |
SpDef= 48 |
Speed= 48 }}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Pokéathlon stats====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 28}}|26|27=expandable|collapsible}}"
|
=====A-Z=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 28}}|26|27=collapsible|expandable}}"
|

=====! and ?=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=5
}}
|}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=Psychic|

Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 |

notes=yes|
levitate=yes|
newground=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5null}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Unown|psychic|psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Unown|psychic|psychic|5|2}}

====By [[move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Unown|psychic|psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Unown|psychic|psychic|5|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=psychic |
ndex=201 |
Trozei26formes=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate= (A-Z) 1.8% (!?) 0.1|
area=Aged Chamber |
P1=What am I, you ask? |
P2=My HP has plunged to half... |
P3=I cannot go on... I have little power left... |
PL=I have leveled up. |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon228formes=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=A |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/0formes28}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=psychic|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=201|
name=Unown|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Unreleased Unown.jpg|thumb|right|Unreleased Unown]]
*In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'', [[Professor Oak]] had some pictures of {{pkmn2|unreleased}} Unown on his computer. They resemble a few {{wp|Greek alphabet}} letters, especially σ (lowercase sigma), Σ (capital sigma), Π (pi) and Ω (omega). However, lowercase letters have never been made into Unown before, so this may be an error or a misinterpretation by fans. The top-middle Unown may be also a variation of an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, the {{wp|Eye of Horus}}, or the Russian letter Я (ya). This may lead to the conclusion that there are more forms of Unown, being the prototypes of other known (or unknown) alphabets.
**It is, however, possible that the creators of the carvings drew Unown in the form of other letters and symbols, even if actual living equivalents did not exist.
*Also in the third movie, [[Molly Hale]] owned a book that had Unown on the cover of it.
*Unown apparently generate a radio signal where they are found in large numbers, which can be listened to by any Trainer with a [[Pokégear]]. If you listen closely, the radio signal plays the melody of the [[Azure Flute]]
*It is the first non-legendary to be in a central role in a Pokémon movie.
*Unown, {{p|Nidorina}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, and {{p|Ditto}} are the only non-legendary, non-baby Pokémon that cannot breed with Ditto.
*Despite being in the book of legendary Pokémon, Unown is not considered a legendary Pokémon.
*The two punctuation Unown have half-closed eyes; all alphabetic Unown have fully open eyes.
*If a player does not have Unown's Pokédex data on a [[Generation II]] game when in Oak's lab in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Unown's Pokédex number is listed as {{p|Treecko|252}} instead of 201. This happens regardless of which Pokédex display mode is selected.
*It has the smallest movepool of all Pokémon, learning only one move, {{m|Hidden Power}}, and being unable to learn any other moves through [[TM]]s, [[HM]]s, and [[Pokémon breeding]] (as it cannot breed). It shares this distinction with {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Smeargle}}; however, they can potentially expand their movepools through the use of {{m|Transform}} and {{m|Sketch}}, respectively.
*Despite having their own movie about their power, they are relatively weak in the games due to a very shallow move pool and a low base stat total.
**Their power of warping reality is barely acknowledged in the games. Only the Pokédex data in {{game|Platinum}} even hints to their power, saying that "an odd power is said to emerge" when two or more are together. Nothing special occurs when two Unown are sent out side by side in a double battle, however.
*''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' states that the Unown communicate with each other using electromagnetic waves, specifically noting that they don't use telepathy. However, this is contradicted by [[DP060|a later episode]] as well as Unown's Pearl Pokédex entry.
*Unown is the only [[Generation II Pokémon]] that has [[List of Pokémon that do not appear in any regional Browser|not been featured]] in a Ranger series game.

===Origin===
Their appearances are corruptions of the modern {{wp|Latin alphabet}}, as well as the exclamation point (!) and question mark (?) punctuation marks. The shapes of the Unown are used like runes in the Pokémon world, although in [[Generation III]] their place has been taken by {{wp|Braille}}.

====Name origin====
Unown's name is a corruption of the word ''unknown''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Icognito - From ''Inkognito'' (incognito); similar to the English corruption of "unknown".
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Zarbi - From the word ''bizarre'' in {{wp|Verlan}}, a youth language.
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 안농 ''Annong''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 未知圖騰 ''Wèi Zhī Tú Téng'' - "Unknown Totem".
*Norwegian: Ukjent - ''Unknown'', only in episode 264 - Address Unown, where it was mistakenly translated.
*Swedish: Okänd - ''Unknown'', only in episode 264 - Address Unown, where it was mistakenly translated. Also of note was that they always referred to the Unown with very bad grammar, for example: "the place where Unknown comes from".
*Hungarian: Öntudatlan - ''Senseless'', only in Pokémon the Movie 3 - Spell of the Unown, where it was mistakenly translated.

==External links==
* {{wp|Unown|Article on Wikipedia}}

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'''Villainous teams''' (English: Team ~; Japanese: -団 ''-dan'') are {{wp|Organized crime|criminal organizations}} which form the core of the storyline of [[Pokémon games]]. There are eleven as of [[Generation V]]: [[Team Rocket]], found in [[Generation I]], [[Generation II]] and the remakes of both generations; [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], found in the [[Generation III]] main games, [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]], found in the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games; [[Team Galactic]], found in the [[Generation IV]] main games; the [[Go-Rock Squad]], of {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}; and Teams [[Team Dim Sun|Dim Sun]] and [[Team Debonairs|Debonairs]], of {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, the [[Pokémon Pinchers]] of {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, and [[Team Plasma]] of the [[Isshu]] Region. Whatever their goals are in their respective games, the one thing they all have in common is that they achieve their results through the misuse of Pokémon.

==Comparisons==
Whereas [[Team Rocket]] has vague goals and is {{wp|Mafia}}-like (or perhaps {{wp|Yakuza}}-like, considering the Japanese background), Team Aqua and Team Magma have clear goals and are {{wp|cult}}-like, fanatically believing that achieving their goals will bring about the best interests of the people of the world. Cipher and Team Snagem work together to steal Pokémon from others and create [[Shadow Pokémon]] from them, while the leader of Team Galactic wishes to recreate the universe in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}}. The Go-Rock Squad plan to take over the Pokémon Rangers by capturing powerful Pokémon, making them cause disasters, then commanding the Pokémon to stop by using Stylers so they will be regarded as heroes. [[Team Dim Sun]] plans on using Pokémon to make energy for Altru Inc. and Almia. Each has an iconic leader - [[Giovanni]] (later missing), [[Archie]], [[Maxie]], [[Evice]] and [[Greevil]], [[Gonzap]], [[Cyrus]], [[Gordor]], and [[Blake Hall]] respectively.

Team Rocket had extensive presence in [[Generation I]], known activities include running the [[Celadon Game Corner]], invading [[Silph Co.]], and murdering at least one Pokémon. Even in the {{pkmn|anime}}, where law enforcement officers are clearly present, Team Rocket's activities continue unhindered, as if they were above the law. 

In contrast, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]'s activities are at extremes: simple theft: stealing [[Peeko|a Pokémon]], a meteorite, and one [[Submarine Explorer 1|submarine]]; and causing catastrophes: halting the activity of [[Mt. Chimney|a volcano]] and causing droughts and heavy rains by awakening {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, while [[Cipher]] steals countless Pokémon and closes their hearts artificially to make them into fighting machines.

Similarly to Team Rocket, [[Team Galactic]] appears to run the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]. However, unlike the other teams, Team Galactic has several facilities. A warehouse and [[Team Galactic HQ|the headquarters]] are both in [[Veilstone City]], and [[Galactic Eterna Building|another building]] is located in [[Eterna City]]. Team Galactic is far more successful than the other teams in accomplishing their goals, as they have captured {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, created the [[Red Chain]], and temporarily capture {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} until the player character and the [[lake guardians]] (or, in {{v2|Platinum}}, {{p|Giratina}}) foils them.

The above refers to the games; however, there is a darker interpretation of the teams in the manga [[Pokémon Adventures]].

==Trademark characteristics==
===[[Team Rocket]]===
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Team Rocket Grunt.png|thumb|left|Team Rocket grunts]]
Team Rocket members wear black costumes and have a red "R" as their crest. Many variations of the costume have been seen. Their leader is [[Giovanni]].
====In the games====
In [[Generation I]], Team Rocket often worked to gain money, through methods such as burglary and selling fossils. Their plans culminated in a hostile takeover of the Silph Corporation building in Saffron City. The gang based their operations in the hidden basement of Celadon's Game Corner.

Initially, [[Giovanni]] was the leader of the [[Viridian Gym]]. After being defeated by {{ga|Red}}, he resigned his position and disappeared to train. Team Rocket was disbanded at this time, but isolated groups still operated in the Sevii Islands until they were made aware of Giovanni's departure.

For three years, Team Rocket appeared to be gone completely. However, an underground movement, led by executives from the Sevii Islands, developed in the Johto region. As usual, it began with crimes committed to earn money (such as cutting off Slowpoke tails and selling them at outrageous prices).

As the Johto Team Rocket grew in size, scientists within the group studied radio waves and how they might be used to control Pokémon. From a former ninja base in Mahogany Town, their experiments affected the Magikarp at the Lake of Rage, causing the Pokémon to evolve unnaturally. Although the experiment was stopped by Lance, Team Rocket soon took over the Goldenrod Radio Tower, intending to use its transmitter to affect Pokémon nationwide.

Before putting their plan into action, however, Team Rocket used the tower to instead attempt to contact Giovanni, hoping he would hear their message and come back to lead. This gave {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} enough time to infiltrate the besieged Goldenrod and defeat Team Rocket's executives, who again disbanded the group.

====In the anime====
Team Rocket has appeared in almost every episode since [[EP002|the second]], usually as the bumbling trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, though at times [[Giovanni]] as well as other members, such as [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]], will appear.

====In the manga====

=====Pokémon Adventures=====

Team Rocket first appear in Pokémon Adventures when {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} are pursuing {{p|Mew}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. They are led by [[Giovanni]], who is portrayed in a much more sinister light than in the anime or games, as with Team Rocket on a whole.
Contrary to the games and anime, who generally depict [[Gym Leader]]s as valiant, with a few exceptions, in the Red Arc, the three most prominent members of Team Rocket, collectively referred to as the [[Team Rocket Triad]], are [[Koga]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Lt. Surge]]. Like the other villainous trios, two members of the Team Rocket Triad (Sabrina and Lt. Surge) are true to their original calling (though as opposed to the other villainous trios, for them it is being Gym Leaders, not being members of their Team), while one goes his own way, that being Koga.
For a short time, [[Blaine]] too works for Team Rocket, making 5 out of the 8 [[Gym Leader#Indigo League|Kanto Leaders]] Rocket affiliated at some point in their life.

As in the games, Giovanni later disbands Team Rocket and shuns the Team Rocket Triad, and the four of them go their separate ways. Team Rocket make a brief comeback aboard the S.S. Aqua, but they are on the whole unsuccessful. Later, however, [[Pryce]], under the guise of the [[Masked Man]], reforms Team Rocket for his own uses. At this point his most prominent members are [[Keane]], [[Chermaine]], [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. Pryce plans to use Team Rocket to gain control of {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and eventually {{p|Celebi}}, and through that control time in order to save his {{p|Lapras}}'s parents. After {{adv|Gold}} convinces him to cease his villainous ways, he too disbands Team Rocket, and they are not seen again in the manga.

In the Fire Red Arc, Giovanni once again reforms Team Rocket, the most notable members now being the three Beasts of Team Rocket. The main aim for Team Rocket is to reunite Giovanni with his son, {{adv|Silver}} through use of {{p|Deoxys}}. Like the other villainous trios, two of the Beasts remain true to their original calling (as Rockets), those being Orm and Sird, while the other, Carr, goes his own way. In this arc, Silver is intended to inherit Team Rocket, but he instead shuns it. It is unclear what Team Rocket's fate are at the end of this arc, but with the members in disarray, it is most likely that it dissolved.

===[[Team Aqua]]===
[[Image:Team_Aqua_Grunts.png|thumb|left|Aqua Grunts]]
They wear blue costumes that look like {{wp|pirate}} outfits. They have an skull-and-bones-like "A" as their crest. Their leader is [[Archie]]. Team Aqua tries to expand the ocean and awaken {{p|Kyogre}}.
====In the games====
Team Aqua are the antagonists of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire]] and {{v2|Emerald}}, but they are heroes in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby]].

====In the anime====
====In the manga====

=====Pokémon Adventures=====

Team Aqua is lead by [[Archie]].
Their principal aim is to gain control of {{p|Kyogre}} and increase the sea in the Hoenn region.
There are three Executives, known as the SSS of Team Aqua, which can be considered a parallel not only to the Three Fires of Team Magma, but the Team Rocket Triad and the Three Beasts of Team Rocket. Like the other villainous trios, one member of the SSS of Team Aqua went his own way, but rather than leaving Team Aqua, it was rejoining after being kicked out.
Team Aqua and Team Magma are presented more individually in Adventures than in any other medium. Team Aqua seem to have more influence, with Archie holding the position of News Director, but they don't seem to be as well equipped, as shown by the fact that they had no idea what the Orbs were until Amber spied on Team Magma.

===[[Team Magma]]===
[[Image:Team_Magma_Grunts.png|thumb|left|Magma Grunts]]
They wear red jumpsuit outfits, which have been variously interpreted to look like {{wp|Ninja}} costumes or similar to an imp. They have a stylized "M", appearing like a volcano, as their team's signature crest. Their leader is [[Maxie]]. Team Magma attempts to wake {{p|Groudon}} and expand the land area of the world.

====In the games====
Team Magma are the antagonists in Ruby and Emerald, and are heroes in Sapphire.

====In the anime====
====In the manga====

=====Pokémon Adventures=====

Team Magma is lead by [[Maxie]].
Their principal aim is to gain control of {{p|Groudon}} and increase the landmass in the Hoenn region.
There are three Executives, known as the Three Fires of Team Magma, which can be considered a parallel not only to the SSS of Team Aqua, but the Team Rocket Triad and the Three Beasts of Team Rocket. Like the other villainous trios, one of the Three Fires of Team Magma goes her own way, in this example, it is Marge, who decides to help {{adv|Ruby}} stop {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} rather than further the cause of Groudon, as the Team's principal aim is. The Three Fires of Team Magma are more distinct from each other than the SSS of Team Aqua, because they all have an individual way of using fire. Marge's is the most straight forward, she simply aims to burn things, Mitch uses smoke to hide his movements and Mack uses heat to cause his victims to hallucinate, oddly, he seems to be able to control these hallucinations.
Team Magma and Team Aqua are presented as more individual than they are in any other medium. Team Magma is presented as better equipped in the field of capturing a Legendary Pokémon and using its powers for their own end, as shown by their knowledge and obtainment of the two Orbs, however, they are not as influential, and Archie is able to convince most of Hoenn that Team Magma are the only villains.

===[[Cipher]]===
====In the games====
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} this group aims to turn every Pokémon in the world into [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Their leader in Colosseum was [[Mayor Es Cade|Evice]] and their leader in XD: Gale of Darkness was [[Greevil]].

====In the anime====
Due to the [[Orre]] region not appearing at all in the anime, everything associated with it does not appear as well. Due to the connection between [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s [[Dark Ball]]s, it would not be surprising if this team were based on him.

====In the manga====

===[[Team Snagem]]===
====In the games====
In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD this team tries to steal every Pokémon in the world using their special device, the [[Snag Machine]]. In both games, their leader was [[Gonzap]].
====In the anime====
As above, the Orre region has not appeared in the television series, therefore Team Snagem has not appeared either.

====In the manga====

===[[Team Galactic]]===
[[File:Team Galactic Grunts DPPt.png|thumb|left|Team Galactic grunts]]
Galactic Grunts wear black and white jumpsuits that vaguely resemble spacesuits and wear their hair in teal bowl cuts. Their leader is [[Cyrus]], who wishes to create a new universe by awakening {{p|Dialga}} or[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|*]]/and[[Pokémon Platinum Version|*]] {{p|Palkia}}. Their team's crest is a stylized letter "G" (Possibly to make it resemble a spiral galaxy). Whereas the other teams usually have large logos on their uniforms, Team Galactic's logos are small, being barely visible on their battle sprites.
====In the games====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, this team's leader (named [[Cyrus]]) wishes to recreate the {{pkmn|universe}} in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, the leader is still Cyrus, but this time, he tries to summon both Dialga and Palkia to create a world without spirit.

====In the anime====
[[Saturn]], along with two grunts, appeared in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', though it was just a brief cameo at the end of the episode. Here, they commissioned Team Rocket to steal the Adamant Orb and frame [[Nando]] for the crime. At the end, they commented that they did a lousy job at it. This was not revealed until their next appearance, ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''. Saturn tries to locate the {{p|Unown}} and control them using a cube with an {{p|Arceus}} pattern. [[Cyrus]], [[Mars]], and [[Jupiter]] later appeared in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'' with Saturn.

====In the manga====

===[[Team Plasma]]===
[[file:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts]]
Team Plasma is the Villainous team of the Isshu region. Their objective is to separate [[human]]ity from Pokémon. Their leader is [[N]].
===In the games===
Team Plasma appears in various locations.
===In the anime===
===[[Go-Rock Squad]]===
[[File:Go Rock Squad grunts.png|right|frame|Go-Rock Grunts]]
====In the games====
In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, this team attempts to capture the [[legendary beasts]] with their own version of the [[Capture Styler]].

====In the anime====

====In the manga====
In Pokémon Ranger: the Comic, the [[Go-Rock Quads]] capture {{p|Deoxys}} and use it against the Rangers [[Lunick]] and [[Solana]]. They controlled Deoxys by the use of their instruments. The Go-Rock Squad could also change Deoxys's formes with them.

===[[Team Meanies]]===
====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], they are the enemy team. They harass the player and their partner many times, including stealing their personal rescue missions and attacking them. Eventually, the player has to rescue one of the members, and the leader of the team asks for help.

====In the anime====
Team Meanies appeared in the Mystery Dungeon anime short, ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. Like in the games, they are the enemy team to [[Team Go-Getters]].

===[[Team Skull]]===
====In the games====
They are a team of Pokémon in the second pair of Mystery Dungeon games. It is made up of {{p|Skuntank}}, {{p|Koffing}}, and {{P|Zubat}}. They frequently harass the player's team, until [[Brine Cave]], where Skuntank is injured. The two teams finally make up, and Team Skull is never seen again.

====In the anime====
They also appeared in the anime. They have a minor role.

===[[Team Dim Sun]]===
====In the games====
[[Image:Dim Sun Grunts.png|thumb|right|200px|Team Dim Sun minions]]
In {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, this team attempts to control all Pokémon in [[Almia]] Region. Their head, [[Blake Hall]]'s, goal , is to force all the Pokémon in [[Almia]] to produce limitless energy for his company, the Altru Inc.

====In the anime====
They have not appeared in the anime.
====In the manga====

===[[Phobos Battalion]]===
====In the games====
Phobos Battalion are the enemies in {{g|Trozei!}}. Their goal is to steal Pokémon to use their energy and power up a secret weapon called Phobosphere. Their leader is Baron Phobos.

====In the anime====

====In the manga====

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[[pl:Pokemon Teams]]
[[pt:Equipe Vilã]]

[[fr:Team]]

== Pokémon Pinchers ==

The Pokémon Pinchers are a villinous team based in the Oblivia region.

Gym Leader

2010-10-31T01:15:18Z

Masterjoe123: /* Trivia */

A '''Gym Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the highest ranking member of a Pokémon [[Gym]]. The main job of a Gym Leader is to test Trainers and their Pokémon so that they are strong and resourceful enough to compete against the [[Elite Four]] in the games or the [[Pokémon League]] in the anime. If a {{pkmn|Trainer}} defeats a Gym Leader in battle, then the Trainer earns that Gym's [[Badge]].

A Gym Leader's job is not just to test upcoming Trainers. They must oversee how their respective gym is run and to maintain it. Great care must be taken to make sure that their gym reflects the best environment for the Pokémon type and playing style of choice, usually an environment that suits that type of Pokémon used there (like pools in a Water-type gym or flowers and plants in a Grass-type gym). According to [[Morty]], teaching young people how to battle with Pokémon can also be the job of a Gym Leader.

It has not exactly been made clear how Gym Leaders attain their position, but it appears that it varies for each gym. Some of them founded their gym and are self-appointed; others, such as [[Whitney]], are chosen by the other members of the region's Pokémon League. A few appear to be passed on through families: [[Janine]], [[Falkner]], and [[Flannery]] all take over their respective gyms from a close family member. However, Gyms do not necessarily belong to a particular family; [[Roark]] and his father [[Byron]] are both Gym Leaders at the same time, in different Gyms. Leaders can also choose to vacate their position; examples include [[Koga]], [[Giovanni]], and [[Wallace]].

Although similar in nature, [[Frontier Brain]]s are not considered Gym Leaders.

==Pokémon used==
Almost all Leaders rely on a single [[elemental type|type]] of Pokémon. For example, [[Erika]] uses only {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon in official Gym battles. Some Leaders, however, stray from this mold, albeit rarely. This is evidenced by the different types used by {{ga|Blue}} during his reign as the Gym Leader of the [[Viridian Gym]] in the Generation II games and their remakes.

Geography and climate can often be connected to the type of Pokémon the Gym Leader of that area uses. [[Pastoria Gym]] Leader, [[Crasher Wake]], uses {{type2|Water}} Pokémon, a direct allusion to the flooded marsh that surrounds the area and the constant downpour that plagues [[Pastoria City]]. Another example of this is the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, [[Blaine]], who uses {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon and lives in a volcanic area.

The character archetype can also reflect the type of Pokémon a Leader uses. For example, [[Roark]] and [[Byron]] are both miners, who use the related {{t|Rock}}- and {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon. [[Tate and Liza]] could be based on the archetype of twins who can communicate telepathically, and thus train {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.

==In the games==
[[Image:Vs Brawly.png‎|frame|right|Leader [[Brawly]] challenges the player]]A '''Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the [[Trainer class]] name the [[Pokémon games]] give Gym Leaders during battles. Despite Gym Leaders themselves being introduced in [[Generation I]], the name did not appear onscreen until [[Generation II]], and has been incorporated into every game since. Gym Leaders are integral within the Pokémon universe. In order for one to advance in the game, the player must occasionally challenge and defeat the leader of a [[Gym]]. Each game is designed in such a way that the player will not be able to move forward until they receive a [[Gym Badge]] which will, in turn, allow them to use a [[HM]] to overcome natural obstacles or visit previously explored areas. It is one of the player's main objectives to collect eight Gym Badges, allowing him or her to challenge the [[Elite Four]].

Leaders do not seem to be required to be in their Gyms at all times. [[Giovanni]], for example, could keep his Gym Leader title despite not being at the [[Viridian Gym]] for the majority of the events of [[Generation I]], and his successor, {{ga|Blue}}, also went absent from the Gym several times. Leaders are increasingly encountered outside of their Gyms, and even outside of their Gyms' regions, with each passing generation, such as [[Clair]] appearing in the [[Dragon's Den]] and [[Crasher Wake]] on the way to [[Stark Mountain]]. They can even challenge other Gyms and the [[Elite Four]] (like [[Volkner]] wanted to do). In later games, it is made apparent that Gym Leaders know each other and are acquainted with Gym Leaders from other regions, as well as with members of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion]]s. Examples of this are Jasmine being friends with [[Erika]], Volkner being friends with [[Flint]], [[Brawly]] training with [[Bruno]], and most [[Isshu]] Gym Leaders coming together to fight [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Seven Sages]].

===Gym Trainers===
In addition to Gym Leaders, there are also Gym Trainers. While not an official [[Trainer class]], they are Trainers that are either a devotee or apprentice to the Gym Leader. It is usually necessary to defeat multiple Gym Trainers before challenging the Gym Leader. Some Gyms in the game require the player to solve a puzzle, and one must often use Gym Trainers as obstacles to reach the solution. They have no direct impact on the overall plot, other than rarely offering the player helpful advice. It is also worth noting that the type of {{pkmn|Trainer}} appearing in a Gym will depend on the Gym itself. For instance, [[Gardenia]] employs {{tc|Aroma Lady|Aroma Ladies}} and {{tc|Beauty|Beauties}}, exclusively, while [[Misty]] recruits {{tc|Tuber}}s and {{tc|Swimmer}}s; these Gym Leaders represent the [[Elemental type|types]] {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Water}}, respectively.

==In the anime==
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Since there seem to be many more [[Gym]]s in the anime than in other media, it follows that there would be many more Gym Leaders.

In the anime, Gym Leaders seem to be forbidden from switching their Pokémon. Those that Ash encountered before [[Blaine]] did switch; however, since Ash's match against Blaine in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Gym Leaders have not switched out their Pokémon. In the games, they may switch their Pokémon as often as any other Trainer.

A notable occurrence in the anime is that one does not necessarily have to defeat the Gym Leader to obtain a Badge. Badges are given out on a case by case basis based on whether the Gym Leader feels that the trainer has earned it. Examples include Ash winning his early Gym Badges, not by defeating the Gym Leader, but with other selfless acts such as rescuing Erika's Pokémon from a burning Gym.

==In the manga==
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===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Red}} and [[Falkner]] have to battle with Pokémon set by the Pokémon League, where those Pokémon are not controlled by Trainers and the challenger is not allowed to let any of his Pokémon faint.

==List of Gym Leaders==
===Indigo League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" colspan="6" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" align="center"
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Electric|pic=VSLt_Surge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSErika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSKoga.png]] [[Koga|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Koga}}]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|キョウ Kyō '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSJanine.png]] [[Janine|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Janine}}]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|アンズ Anzu '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Fuchsia City}} {{color|{{poison color dark}}|セキチクシティ Sekichiku City}}
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|{{tcolor|Poison|{{poison color dark}}}}}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Soul Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Soul Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|loc2=Seafoam Islands|cjap2=ふたごじま|crm2=Twin Islands '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb2|type=Ground|pic=VSGiovanni.png|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|type2=Blue|t2=Various|pic2=VSBlue.png|ldr2=Blue (game)|altname2=Blue|djap2=グリーン|drm2=Green '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}
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===Johto League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{johto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation II|II}} and {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center"| {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSFalkner.png|ldr=Falkner|djap=ハヤト|drm=Hayato|loc=Violet City|cjap=キキョウシティ|crm=Kikyō City|bdg=Zephyr}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBugsy.png|ldr=Bugsy|djap=ツクシ|drm=Tsukushi|loc=Azalea Town|cjap=ヒワダタウン|crm=Hiwada Town|bdg=Hive}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSWhitney.png|ldr=Whitney|djap=アカネ|drm=Akane|loc=Goldenrod City|cjap=コガネシティ|crm=Kogane City|bdg=Plain}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSMorty.png|ldr=Morty|djap=マツバ|drm=Matsuba|loc=Ecruteak City|cjap=エンジュシティ|crm=Enju City|bdg=Fog}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSChuck.png|ldr=Chuck|djap=シジマ|drm=Shijima|loc=Cianwood City|cjap=タンバシティ|crm=Tanba City|bdg=Storm}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSJasmine.png|ldr=Jasmine|djap=ミカン|drm=Mikan|loc=Olivine City|cjap=アサギシティ|crm=Asagi City|bdg=Mineral}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSPryce.png|ldr=Pryce|djap=ヤナギ|drm=Yanagi|loc=Mahogany Town|cjap=チョウジタウン|crm=Chōji Town|bdg=Glacier}}
{{gldrb|type=Dragon|pic=VSClair.png|ldr=Clair|djap=イブキ|drm=Ibuki|loc=Blackthorn City|cjap=フスベシティ|crm=Fusube City|bdg=Rising}}
|}
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===Hoenn League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{hoenn color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="5" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="3" align="center" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Generation III}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|4fe34f|Hoenn}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}};" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}};" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Rock|pic=SpriteRoxanne.png|ldr=Roxanne|djap=ツツジ|drm=Tsutsuji|loc=Rustboro City|cjap=カナズミシティ|crm=Kanazumi City|bdg=Stone}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=SpriteBrawly.png|ldr=Brawly|djap=トウキ|drm=Tōki|loc=Dewford Town|cjap=ムロタウン|crm=Muro Town|bdg=Knuckle}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Electric|pic=SpriteWattson.png|ldr=Wattson|djap=テッセン|drm=Tessen|loc=Mauville City|cjap=キンセツシティ|crm=Kinsetsu City|bdg=Dynamo}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fire|pic=SpriteFlannery.png|ldr=Flannery|djap=アスナ|drm=Asuna|loc=Lavaridge Town|cjap=フエンタウン|crm=Fuen Town|bdg=Heat}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Normal|pic=SpriteNorman.png|ldr=Norman|djap=センリ|drm=Senri|loc=Petalburg City|cjap=トウカシティ|crm=Tōka City|bdg=Balance}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Flying|pic=SpriteWinona.png|ldr=Winona|djap=ナギ|drm=Nagi|loc=Fortree City|cjap=ヒワマキシティ|crm=Hiwamaki City|bdg=Feather}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=SpriteTateandLiza.png|ldr=Tate and Liza|djap=フウとラン|drm=Fū and Lan|loc=Mossdeep City|cjap=トクサネシティ|crm=Tokusane City|bdg=Mind}}
{{gldrb2|type=Water|pic=SpriteWallace.png|ldr=Wallace|djap=ミクリ|drm=Mikuri{{sup|RS}}|loc=Sootopolis City|cjap=ルネシティ|crm=Rune City|bdg=Rain|pic2=SpriteJuan.png|ldr2=Juan|djap2=アダン|drm2=Adan{{sup|E}}}}
|}
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===Sinnoh League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon}}
|}
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===Isshu League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{isshu color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{isshu color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Isshu League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Isshu}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{isshu color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{isshu color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}};" | {{color|{{isshu color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}};" | {{color2|{{isshu color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{isshu color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="1" | [[File:VSDent.png]] [[Dent|{{color|{{grass color dark}}|Dent}}]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="3" | [[File:VSPod.png]] [[Pod|{{color|{{fire color dark}}|Pod}}]] {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCorn.png]] [[Corn|{{color|{{water color dark}}|Corn}}]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Sanyou City}} {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{fire color dark}}" | {{color|{{??? color dark}}|{{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}, {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}} and {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:Tri Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Tri Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{??? color}}"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|pic=VSAloe.png|ldr=Aloe|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Shippou City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|pic=VSArti.png|ldr=Arti|djap=アーティ|drm=Arti|loc=Hiun City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Beetle|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|pic=VSKamitsure.png|ldr=Kamitsure|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Raimon City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|pic=VSYacon.png|ldr=Yacon|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yacon|loc=Hodomoe City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|pic=VSFuuro.png|ldr=Fuuro|djap=フウロ|drm=Fuuro|loc=Fukiyose City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|pic=VSHachiku.png|ldr=Hachiku|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Sekka City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Icicle|region=Isshu|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|pic=VSShaga.png|ldr=Shaga|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup|Bl}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup|W}}|loc=Souryuu City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}
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===Orange League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{orange color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{orange color}};" colspan=8 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Orange League}}
|-
! colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Pokémon anime|Anime-exclusive}}
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" align="center" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Orange Archipelago}}
|-
! style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Orange Crew|Crew Member}} {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Challenge}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Prize}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{water color light}}"
| [[Image:CissySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cissy}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|アツミ Atsumi}}
| {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Mikan Island}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|ナツカン島 Natsukan Island}}
| {{color|{{water color dark}}|{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Water Gun (move)|Water Gun}} target test {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Surf (move)|Surfing}} race}}
| [[Image:Coraleyebadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Coral-Eye Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{ground color light}}"
| [[Image:DannySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Danny}} {{color|{{ground color dark}}|ダン Dan}}
| {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Navel Island}} {{color|{{ground color dark}}|ネーブル島 Navel Island}}
| {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Climb mountain (to qualify) Freeze a geyser race Build a Toboggan race Toboggan race}}
| [[Image:Searubybadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Sea Ruby Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{grass color light}}"
| [[Image:RudySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Rudy}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|ジギー Ziggy}}
| {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Trovita Island}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|ユズ島 Yuzu Island}}
| {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Target test Same-type Pokémon battle}}
| [[Image:Spikeshellbadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Spike Shell Badge}}

|- align="center" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}"
| [[Image:LuanaSmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Luana}} {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|ルリコ Ruriko}}
| {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Kumquat Island}} {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|リュウチン島 Ryūchin Island}}
| {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Double battle}}
| [[Image:Jadestarbadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Jade Star Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Image:DrakeSmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Drake (Orange League)|Drake}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ユウジ Yūji}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Pummelo Island}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|カンキツ島 Kankitsu Island}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Traditional six-on-six battle}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Winner's Trophy}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Honor at the}} {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Palace of Victory}}
|}
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==Trivia==
* Every Gym Leader that specializes in {{type2|Rock}}, {{type2|Ghost}}, and {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon uses {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Gengar}}, and {{p|Steelix}} respectively in battle.
* Even though there are forty known gyms in the games, there has not yet been a gym specializing in {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon, although there have been three [[Elite Four]] members, [[Karen]], [[Sidney]] and [[Giima]]. Only {{type2|Poison}} gyms are not located in multiple regions. Each of the fifteen other types has been repeated at least once, and {{t|Water}} and {{type2|Electric}} gyms appear in four of the five regions.
* The only Gym Leaders so far whose parents have been seen in the anime are [[Brock]], [[Sabrina]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Roark]]. They all train either {{type2|Rock}} or {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.
** Janine, Roark and Maylene are the only ones who have a parent the {{player}} can encounter in the games.
** The player also encounters Blue's grandfather.
* For ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Gym Leaders. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about them: ジムリーダー　いのちをかけて　かかってこい ''Jimu Rīdā / Inochi o kakete / Kakatte koi'' "Gym Leader, put your life on the line and challenge me"
* In the Johto saga of the anime, none of the Gym Leaders had the exact same lineups as they do in the games.
* Three of the five first gyms are Rock-type Gyms.
* Three of the five seventh gyms are Ice-type gyms; in addition, they all are located in the northern part of their respective regions.
** In Generation II and IV, [[Cinnabar Gym]], the seventh Gym of Kanto, is located in any icy location, the [[Seafoam Islands]].
* The Hoenn Gym Leaders are the only ones not to have VS sprites, since these sprites were not introduced until [[Generation IV]].

==In other languages==
*In Dutch, the Gym Leader is known as ''Gym Leider''.
*In Finnish, the Gym Leader is known as ''Salipäällikkö'' or ''Salijohtaja''.
*In Polish, the Gym Leader is known as ''Lider Sali''.
*In Portuguese, the Gym Leader is known as ''Líder de Ginásio''.

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Gym Leader

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Masterjoe123: /* In the anime */

A '''Gym Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the highest ranking member of a Pokémon [[Gym]]. The main job of a Gym Leader is to test Trainers and their Pokémon so that they are strong and resourceful enough to compete against the [[Elite Four]] in the games or the [[Pokémon League]] in the anime. If a {{pkmn|Trainer}} defeats a Gym Leader in battle, then the Trainer earns that Gym's [[Badge]].

A Gym Leader's job is not just to test upcoming Trainers. They must oversee how their respective gym is run and to maintain it. Great care must be taken to make sure that their gym reflects the best environment for the Pokémon type and playing style of choice, usually an environment that suits that type of Pokémon used there (like pools in a Water-type gym or flowers and plants in a Grass-type gym). According to [[Morty]], teaching young people how to battle with Pokémon can also be the job of a Gym Leader.

It has not exactly been made clear how Gym Leaders attain their position, but it appears that it varies for each gym. Some of them founded their gym and are self-appointed; others, such as [[Whitney]], are chosen by the other members of the region's Pokémon League. A few appear to be passed on through families: [[Janine]], [[Falkner]], and [[Flannery]] all take over their respective gyms from a close family member. However, Gyms do not necessarily belong to a particular family; [[Roark]] and his father [[Byron]] are both Gym Leaders at the same time, in different Gyms. Leaders can also choose to vacate their position; examples include [[Koga]], [[Giovanni]], and [[Wallace]].

Although similar in nature, [[Frontier Brain]]s are not considered Gym Leaders.

==Pokémon used==
Almost all Leaders rely on a single [[elemental type|type]] of Pokémon. For example, [[Erika]] uses only {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon in official Gym battles. Some Leaders, however, stray from this mold, albeit rarely. This is evidenced by the different types used by {{ga|Blue}} during his reign as the Gym Leader of the [[Viridian Gym]] in the Generation II games and their remakes.

Geography and climate can often be connected to the type of Pokémon the Gym Leader of that area uses. [[Pastoria Gym]] Leader, [[Crasher Wake]], uses {{type2|Water}} Pokémon, a direct allusion to the flooded marsh that surrounds the area and the constant downpour that plagues [[Pastoria City]]. Another example of this is the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, [[Blaine]], who uses {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon and lives in a volcanic area.

The character archetype can also reflect the type of Pokémon a Leader uses. For example, [[Roark]] and [[Byron]] are both miners, who use the related {{t|Rock}}- and {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon. [[Tate and Liza]] could be based on the archetype of twins who can communicate telepathically, and thus train {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.

==In the games==
[[Image:Vs Brawly.png‎|frame|right|Leader [[Brawly]] challenges the player]]A '''Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the [[Trainer class]] name the [[Pokémon games]] give Gym Leaders during battles. Despite Gym Leaders themselves being introduced in [[Generation I]], the name did not appear onscreen until [[Generation II]], and has been incorporated into every game since. Gym Leaders are integral within the Pokémon universe. In order for one to advance in the game, the player must occasionally challenge and defeat the leader of a [[Gym]]. Each game is designed in such a way that the player will not be able to move forward until they receive a [[Gym Badge]] which will, in turn, allow them to use a [[HM]] to overcome natural obstacles or visit previously explored areas. It is one of the player's main objectives to collect eight Gym Badges, allowing him or her to challenge the [[Elite Four]].

Leaders do not seem to be required to be in their Gyms at all times. [[Giovanni]], for example, could keep his Gym Leader title despite not being at the [[Viridian Gym]] for the majority of the events of [[Generation I]], and his successor, {{ga|Blue}}, also went absent from the Gym several times. Leaders are increasingly encountered outside of their Gyms, and even outside of their Gyms' regions, with each passing generation, such as [[Clair]] appearing in the [[Dragon's Den]] and [[Crasher Wake]] on the way to [[Stark Mountain]]. They can even challenge other Gyms and the [[Elite Four]] (like [[Volkner]] wanted to do). In later games, it is made apparent that Gym Leaders know each other and are acquainted with Gym Leaders from other regions, as well as with members of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion]]s. Examples of this are Jasmine being friends with [[Erika]], Volkner being friends with [[Flint]], [[Brawly]] training with [[Bruno]], and most [[Isshu]] Gym Leaders coming together to fight [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Seven Sages]].

===Gym Trainers===
In addition to Gym Leaders, there are also Gym Trainers. While not an official [[Trainer class]], they are Trainers that are either a devotee or apprentice to the Gym Leader. It is usually necessary to defeat multiple Gym Trainers before challenging the Gym Leader. Some Gyms in the game require the player to solve a puzzle, and one must often use Gym Trainers as obstacles to reach the solution. They have no direct impact on the overall plot, other than rarely offering the player helpful advice. It is also worth noting that the type of {{pkmn|Trainer}} appearing in a Gym will depend on the Gym itself. For instance, [[Gardenia]] employs {{tc|Aroma Lady|Aroma Ladies}} and {{tc|Beauty|Beauties}}, exclusively, while [[Misty]] recruits {{tc|Tuber}}s and {{tc|Swimmer}}s; these Gym Leaders represent the [[Elemental type|types]] {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Water}}, respectively.

==In the anime==
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Since there seem to be many more [[Gym]]s in the anime than in other media, it follows that there would be many more Gym Leaders.

In the anime, Gym Leaders seem to be forbidden from switching their Pokémon. Those that Ash encountered before [[Blaine]] did switch; however, since Ash's match against Blaine in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Gym Leaders have not switched out their Pokémon. In the games, they may switch their Pokémon as often as any other Trainer.

A notable occurrence in the anime is that one does not necessarily have to defeat the Gym Leader to obtain a Badge. Badges are given out on a case by case basis based on whether the Gym Leader feels that the trainer has earned it. Examples include Ash winning his early Gym Badges, not by defeating the Gym Leader, but with other selfless acts such as rescuing Erika's Pokémon from a burning Gym.

==In the manga==
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===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Red}} and [[Falkner]] have to battle with Pokémon set by the Pokémon League, where those Pokémon are not controlled by Trainers and the challenger is not allowed to let any of his Pokémon faint.

==List of Gym Leaders==
===Indigo League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" colspan="6" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" align="center"
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Electric|pic=VSLt_Surge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSErika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSKoga.png]] [[Koga|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Koga}}]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|キョウ Kyō '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSJanine.png]] [[Janine|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Janine}}]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|アンズ Anzu '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Fuchsia City}} {{color|{{poison color dark}}|セキチクシティ Sekichiku City}}
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|{{tcolor|Poison|{{poison color dark}}}}}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Soul Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Soul Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|loc2=Seafoam Islands|cjap2=ふたごじま|crm2=Twin Islands '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb2|type=Ground|pic=VSGiovanni.png|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|type2=Blue|t2=Various|pic2=VSBlue.png|ldr2=Blue (game)|altname2=Blue|djap2=グリーン|drm2=Green '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}
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===Johto League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{johto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation II|II}} and {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center"| {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSFalkner.png|ldr=Falkner|djap=ハヤト|drm=Hayato|loc=Violet City|cjap=キキョウシティ|crm=Kikyō City|bdg=Zephyr}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBugsy.png|ldr=Bugsy|djap=ツクシ|drm=Tsukushi|loc=Azalea Town|cjap=ヒワダタウン|crm=Hiwada Town|bdg=Hive}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSWhitney.png|ldr=Whitney|djap=アカネ|drm=Akane|loc=Goldenrod City|cjap=コガネシティ|crm=Kogane City|bdg=Plain}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSMorty.png|ldr=Morty|djap=マツバ|drm=Matsuba|loc=Ecruteak City|cjap=エンジュシティ|crm=Enju City|bdg=Fog}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSChuck.png|ldr=Chuck|djap=シジマ|drm=Shijima|loc=Cianwood City|cjap=タンバシティ|crm=Tanba City|bdg=Storm}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSJasmine.png|ldr=Jasmine|djap=ミカン|drm=Mikan|loc=Olivine City|cjap=アサギシティ|crm=Asagi City|bdg=Mineral}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSPryce.png|ldr=Pryce|djap=ヤナギ|drm=Yanagi|loc=Mahogany Town|cjap=チョウジタウン|crm=Chōji Town|bdg=Glacier}}
{{gldrb|type=Dragon|pic=VSClair.png|ldr=Clair|djap=イブキ|drm=Ibuki|loc=Blackthorn City|cjap=フスベシティ|crm=Fusube City|bdg=Rising}}
|}
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===Hoenn League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{hoenn color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="5" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="3" align="center" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Generation III}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|4fe34f|Hoenn}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}};" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}};" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Rock|pic=SpriteRoxanne.png|ldr=Roxanne|djap=ツツジ|drm=Tsutsuji|loc=Rustboro City|cjap=カナズミシティ|crm=Kanazumi City|bdg=Stone}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=SpriteBrawly.png|ldr=Brawly|djap=トウキ|drm=Tōki|loc=Dewford Town|cjap=ムロタウン|crm=Muro Town|bdg=Knuckle}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Electric|pic=SpriteWattson.png|ldr=Wattson|djap=テッセン|drm=Tessen|loc=Mauville City|cjap=キンセツシティ|crm=Kinsetsu City|bdg=Dynamo}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fire|pic=SpriteFlannery.png|ldr=Flannery|djap=アスナ|drm=Asuna|loc=Lavaridge Town|cjap=フエンタウン|crm=Fuen Town|bdg=Heat}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Normal|pic=SpriteNorman.png|ldr=Norman|djap=センリ|drm=Senri|loc=Petalburg City|cjap=トウカシティ|crm=Tōka City|bdg=Balance}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Flying|pic=SpriteWinona.png|ldr=Winona|djap=ナギ|drm=Nagi|loc=Fortree City|cjap=ヒワマキシティ|crm=Hiwamaki City|bdg=Feather}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=SpriteTateandLiza.png|ldr=Tate and Liza|djap=フウとラン|drm=Fū and Lan|loc=Mossdeep City|cjap=トクサネシティ|crm=Tokusane City|bdg=Mind}}
{{gldrb2|type=Water|pic=SpriteWallace.png|ldr=Wallace|djap=ミクリ|drm=Mikuri{{sup|RS}}|loc=Sootopolis City|cjap=ルネシティ|crm=Rune City|bdg=Rain|pic2=SpriteJuan.png|ldr2=Juan|djap2=アダン|drm2=Adan{{sup|E}}}}
|}
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===Sinnoh League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon}}
|}
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===Isshu League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{isshu color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{isshu color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Isshu League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Isshu}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{isshu color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{isshu color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}};" | {{color|{{isshu color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}};" | {{color2|{{isshu color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{isshu color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="1" | [[File:VSDent.png]] [[Dent|{{color|{{grass color dark}}|Dent}}]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="3" | [[File:VSPod.png]] [[Pod|{{color|{{fire color dark}}|Pod}}]] {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCorn.png]] [[Corn|{{color|{{water color dark}}|Corn}}]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Sanyou City}} {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{fire color dark}}" | {{color|{{??? color dark}}|{{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}, {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}} and {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:Tri Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Tri Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{??? color}}"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|pic=VSAloe.png|ldr=Aloe|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Shippou City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|pic=VSArti.png|ldr=Arti|djap=アーティ|drm=Arti|loc=Hiun City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Beetle|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|pic=VSKamitsure.png|ldr=Kamitsure|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Raimon City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|pic=VSYacon.png|ldr=Yacon|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yacon|loc=Hodomoe City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|pic=VSFuuro.png|ldr=Fuuro|djap=フウロ|drm=Fuuro|loc=Fukiyose City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|pic=VSHachiku.png|ldr=Hachiku|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Sekka City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Icicle|region=Isshu|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|pic=VSShaga.png|ldr=Shaga|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup|Bl}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup|W}}|loc=Souryuu City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}
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===Orange League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{orange color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{orange color}};" colspan=8 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Orange League}}
|-
! colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Pokémon anime|Anime-exclusive}}
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" align="center" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Orange Archipelago}}
|-
! style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Orange Crew|Crew Member}} {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Challenge}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Prize}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{water color light}}"
| [[Image:CissySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cissy}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|アツミ Atsumi}}
| {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Mikan Island}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|ナツカン島 Natsukan Island}}
| {{color|{{water color dark}}|{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Water Gun (move)|Water Gun}} target test {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Surf (move)|Surfing}} race}}
| [[Image:Coraleyebadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Coral-Eye Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{ground color light}}"
| [[Image:DannySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Danny}} {{color|{{ground color dark}}|ダン Dan}}
| {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Navel Island}} {{color|{{ground color dark}}|ネーブル島 Navel Island}}
| {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Climb mountain (to qualify) Freeze a geyser race Build a Toboggan race Toboggan race}}
| [[Image:Searubybadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Sea Ruby Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{grass color light}}"
| [[Image:RudySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Rudy}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|ジギー Ziggy}}
| {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Trovita Island}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|ユズ島 Yuzu Island}}
| {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Target test Same-type Pokémon battle}}
| [[Image:Spikeshellbadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Spike Shell Badge}}

|- align="center" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}"
| [[Image:LuanaSmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Luana}} {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|ルリコ Ruriko}}
| {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Kumquat Island}} {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|リュウチン島 Ryūchin Island}}
| {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Double battle}}
| [[Image:Jadestarbadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Jade Star Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Image:DrakeSmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Drake (Orange League)|Drake}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ユウジ Yūji}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Pummelo Island}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|カンキツ島 Kankitsu Island}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Traditional six-on-six battle}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Winner's Trophy}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Honor at the}} {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Palace of Victory}}
|}
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==Trivia==
* Every Gym Leader that specializes in {{type2|Rock}}, {{type2|Ghost}}, and {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon uses {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Gengar}}, and {{p|Steelix}} respectively in battle.
* Even though there are forty known gyms in the games, there has not yet been a gym specializing in {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon, although there have been three [[Elite Four]] members, [[Karen]], [[Sidney]] and [[Giima]]. Only {{type2|Poison}} gyms are not located in multiple regions. Each of the fifteen other types has been repeated at least once, and {{t|Water}} and {{type2|Electric}} gyms appear in four of the five regions.
* The only Gym Leaders so far whose parents have been seen in the anime are [[Brock]], [[Sabrina]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Roark]]. They all train either {{type2|Rock}} or {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.
** Janine, Roark and Maylene are the only ones who have a parent the {{player}} can encounter in the games.
** The player also encounters Blue's grandfather.
* For ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Gym Leaders. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about them: ジムリーダー　いのちをかけて　かかってこい ''Jimu Rīdā / Inochi o kakete / Kakatte koi'' "Gym Leader, put your life on the line and challenge me"
* In the Johto saga of the anime, none of the Gym Leaders had the exact same lineups as they do in the games.
* Three of the five first gyms are Rock-type Gyms.
* Three of the five seventh gyms are Ice-type gyms; in addition, they all are located in the northern part of their respective regions.
** In Generation II and IV, [[Cinnabar Gym]], the seventh Gym of Kanto, is located in any icy location, the [[Seafoam Islands]].
* The Hoenn Gym Leaders are the only ones not to have VS sprites, since these sprites weren't introduced until [[Generation IV]].

==In other languages==
*In Dutch, the Gym Leader is known as ''Gym Leider''.
*In Finnish, the Gym Leader is known as ''Salipäällikkö'' or ''Salijohtaja''.
*In Polish, the Gym Leader is known as ''Lider Sali''.
*In Portuguese, the Gym Leader is known as ''Líder de Ginásio''.

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Gym Leader

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A '''Gym Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the highest ranking member of a Pokémon [[Gym]]. The main job of a Gym Leader is to test Trainers and their Pokémon so that they are strong and resourceful enough to compete against the [[Elite Four]] in the games or the [[Pokémon League]] in the anime. If a {{pkmn|Trainer}} defeats a Gym Leader in battle, then the Trainer earns that Gym's [[Badge]].

A Gym Leader's job is not just to test upcoming Trainers. They must oversee how their respective gym is run and to maintain it. Great care must be taken to make sure that their gym reflects the best environment for the Pokémon type and playing style of choice, usually an environment that suits that type of Pokémon used there (like pools in a Water-type gym or flowers and plants in a Grass-type gym). According to [[Morty]], teaching young people how to battle with Pokémon can also be the job of a Gym Leader.

It has not exactly been made clear how Gym Leaders attain their position, but it appears that it varies for each gym. Some of them founded their gym and are self-appointed; others, such as [[Whitney]], are chosen by the other members of the region's Pokémon League. A few appear to be passed on through families: [[Janine]], [[Falkner]], and [[Flannery]] all take over their respective gyms from a close family member. However, Gyms do not necessarily belong to a particular family; [[Roark]] and his father [[Byron]] are both Gym Leaders at the same time, in different Gyms. Leaders can also choose to vacate their position; examples include [[Koga]], [[Giovanni]], and [[Wallace]].

Although similar in nature, [[Frontier Brain]]s are not considered Gym Leaders.

==Pokémon used==
Almost all Leaders rely on a single [[elemental type|type]] of Pokémon. For example, [[Erika]] uses only {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon in official Gym battles. Some Leaders, however, stray from this mold, albeit rarely. This is evidenced by the different types used by {{ga|Blue}} during his reign as the Gym Leader of the [[Viridian Gym]] in the Generation II games and their remakes.

Geography and climate can often be connected to the type of Pokémon the Gym Leader of that area uses. [[Pastoria Gym]] Leader, [[Crasher Wake]], uses {{type2|Water}} Pokémon, a direct allusion to the flooded marsh that surrounds the area and the constant downpour that plagues [[Pastoria City]]. Another example of this is the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, [[Blaine]], who uses {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon and lives in a volcanic area.

The character archetype can also reflect the type of Pokémon a Leader uses. For example, [[Roark]] and [[Byron]] are both miners, who use the related {{t|Rock}}- and {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon. [[Tate and Liza]] could be based on the archetype of twins who can communicate telepathically, and thus train {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.

==In the games==
[[Image:Vs Brawly.png‎|frame|right|Leader [[Brawly]] challenges the player]]A '''Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the [[Trainer class]] name the [[Pokémon games]] give Gym Leaders during battles. Despite Gym Leaders themselves being introduced in [[Generation I]], the name did not appear onscreen until [[Generation II]], and has been incorporated into every game since. Gym Leaders are integral within the Pokémon universe. In order for one to advance in the game, the player must occasionally challenge and defeat the leader of a [[Gym]]. Each game is designed in such a way that the player will not be able to move forward until they receive a [[Gym Badge]] which will, in turn, allow them to use a [[HM]] to overcome natural obstacles or visit previously explored areas. It is one of the player's main objectives to collect eight Gym Badges, allowing him or her to challenge the [[Elite Four]].

Leaders do not seem to be required to be in their Gyms at all times. [[Giovanni]], for example, could keep his Gym Leader title despite not being at the [[Viridian Gym]] for the majority of the events of [[Generation I]], and his successor, {{ga|Blue}}, also went absent from the Gym several times. Leaders are increasingly encountered outside of their Gyms, and even outside of their Gyms' regions, with each passing generation, such as [[Clair]] appearing in the [[Dragon's Den]] and [[Crasher Wake]] on the way to [[Stark Mountain]]. They can even challenge other Gyms and the [[Elite Four]] (like [[Volkner]] wanted to do). In later games, it is made apparent that Gym Leaders know each other and are acquainted with Gym Leaders from other regions, as well as with members of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion]]s. Examples of this are Jasmine being friends with [[Erika]], Volkner being friends with [[Flint]], [[Brawly]] training with [[Bruno]], and most [[Isshu]] Gym Leaders coming together to fight [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Seven Sages]].

===Gym Trainers===
In addition to Gym Leaders, there are also Gym Trainers. While not an official [[Trainer class]], they are Trainers that are either a devotee or apprentice to the Gym Leader. It is usually necessary to defeat multiple Gym Trainers before challenging the Gym Leader. Some Gyms in the game require the player to solve a puzzle, and one must often use Gym Trainers as obstacles to reach the solution. They have no direct impact on the overall plot, other than rarely offering the player helpful advice. It is also worth noting that the type of {{pkmn|Trainer}} appearing in a Gym will depend on the Gym itself. For instance, [[Gardenia]] employs {{tc|Aroma Lady|Aroma Ladies}} and {{tc|Beauty|Beauties}}, exclusively, while [[Misty]] recruits {{tc|Tuber}}s and {{tc|Swimmer}}s; these Gym Leaders represent the [[Elemental type|types]] {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Water}}, respectively.

==In the anime==
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Since there seem to be many more [[Gym]]s in the anime than in other media, it follows that there would be many more Gym Leaders.

In the anime, Gym Leaders seem to be forbidden from switching their Pokémon. Those that Ash encountered before [[Blaine]] did switch; however, since Ash's match against Blaine in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Gym Leaders have not switched out their Pokémon. In the games, they may switch their Pokémon as often as any other Trainer.

A notable occurrence in the anime is that one doesn't necessarily have to defeat the Gym Leader to obtain a Badge. Badges are given out on a case by case basis based on whether the Gym Leader feels that the trainer has earned it. Examples include Ash winning his early Gym Badges, not by defeating the Gym Leader, but with other selfless acts such as rescuing Erika's Pokémon from a burning Gym.

==In the manga==
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===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Red}} and [[Falkner]] have to battle with Pokémon set by the Pokémon League, where those Pokémon are not controlled by Trainers and the challenger is not allowed to let any of his Pokémon faint.

==List of Gym Leaders==
===Indigo League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" colspan="6" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" align="center"
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Electric|pic=VSLt_Surge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSErika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSKoga.png]] [[Koga|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Koga}}]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|キョウ Kyō '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSJanine.png]] [[Janine|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Janine}}]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|アンズ Anzu '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Fuchsia City}} {{color|{{poison color dark}}|セキチクシティ Sekichiku City}}
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|{{tcolor|Poison|{{poison color dark}}}}}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Soul Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Soul Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|loc2=Seafoam Islands|cjap2=ふたごじま|crm2=Twin Islands '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb2|type=Ground|pic=VSGiovanni.png|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|type2=Blue|t2=Various|pic2=VSBlue.png|ldr2=Blue (game)|altname2=Blue|djap2=グリーン|drm2=Green '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}
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===Johto League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{johto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation II|II}} and {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center"| {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSFalkner.png|ldr=Falkner|djap=ハヤト|drm=Hayato|loc=Violet City|cjap=キキョウシティ|crm=Kikyō City|bdg=Zephyr}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBugsy.png|ldr=Bugsy|djap=ツクシ|drm=Tsukushi|loc=Azalea Town|cjap=ヒワダタウン|crm=Hiwada Town|bdg=Hive}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSWhitney.png|ldr=Whitney|djap=アカネ|drm=Akane|loc=Goldenrod City|cjap=コガネシティ|crm=Kogane City|bdg=Plain}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSMorty.png|ldr=Morty|djap=マツバ|drm=Matsuba|loc=Ecruteak City|cjap=エンジュシティ|crm=Enju City|bdg=Fog}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSChuck.png|ldr=Chuck|djap=シジマ|drm=Shijima|loc=Cianwood City|cjap=タンバシティ|crm=Tanba City|bdg=Storm}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSJasmine.png|ldr=Jasmine|djap=ミカン|drm=Mikan|loc=Olivine City|cjap=アサギシティ|crm=Asagi City|bdg=Mineral}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSPryce.png|ldr=Pryce|djap=ヤナギ|drm=Yanagi|loc=Mahogany Town|cjap=チョウジタウン|crm=Chōji Town|bdg=Glacier}}
{{gldrb|type=Dragon|pic=VSClair.png|ldr=Clair|djap=イブキ|drm=Ibuki|loc=Blackthorn City|cjap=フスベシティ|crm=Fusube City|bdg=Rising}}
|}
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===Hoenn League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{hoenn color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="5" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="3" align="center" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Generation III}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|4fe34f|Hoenn}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}};" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}};" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Rock|pic=SpriteRoxanne.png|ldr=Roxanne|djap=ツツジ|drm=Tsutsuji|loc=Rustboro City|cjap=カナズミシティ|crm=Kanazumi City|bdg=Stone}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=SpriteBrawly.png|ldr=Brawly|djap=トウキ|drm=Tōki|loc=Dewford Town|cjap=ムロタウン|crm=Muro Town|bdg=Knuckle}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Electric|pic=SpriteWattson.png|ldr=Wattson|djap=テッセン|drm=Tessen|loc=Mauville City|cjap=キンセツシティ|crm=Kinsetsu City|bdg=Dynamo}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fire|pic=SpriteFlannery.png|ldr=Flannery|djap=アスナ|drm=Asuna|loc=Lavaridge Town|cjap=フエンタウン|crm=Fuen Town|bdg=Heat}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Normal|pic=SpriteNorman.png|ldr=Norman|djap=センリ|drm=Senri|loc=Petalburg City|cjap=トウカシティ|crm=Tōka City|bdg=Balance}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Flying|pic=SpriteWinona.png|ldr=Winona|djap=ナギ|drm=Nagi|loc=Fortree City|cjap=ヒワマキシティ|crm=Hiwamaki City|bdg=Feather}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=SpriteTateandLiza.png|ldr=Tate and Liza|djap=フウとラン|drm=Fū and Lan|loc=Mossdeep City|cjap=トクサネシティ|crm=Tokusane City|bdg=Mind}}
{{gldrb2|type=Water|pic=SpriteWallace.png|ldr=Wallace|djap=ミクリ|drm=Mikuri{{sup|RS}}|loc=Sootopolis City|cjap=ルネシティ|crm=Rune City|bdg=Rain|pic2=SpriteJuan.png|ldr2=Juan|djap2=アダン|drm2=Adan{{sup|E}}}}
|}
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===Sinnoh League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon}}
|}
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===Isshu League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{isshu color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{isshu color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Isshu League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Isshu}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{isshu color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{isshu color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}};" | {{color|{{isshu color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}};" | {{color2|{{isshu color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{isshu color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="1" | [[File:VSDent.png]] [[Dent|{{color|{{grass color dark}}|Dent}}]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="3" | [[File:VSPod.png]] [[Pod|{{color|{{fire color dark}}|Pod}}]] {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCorn.png]] [[Corn|{{color|{{water color dark}}|Corn}}]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Sanyou City}} {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{fire color dark}}" | {{color|{{??? color dark}}|{{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}, {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}} and {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:Tri Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Tri Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{??? color}}"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|pic=VSAloe.png|ldr=Aloe|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Shippou City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|pic=VSArti.png|ldr=Arti|djap=アーティ|drm=Arti|loc=Hiun City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Beetle|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|pic=VSKamitsure.png|ldr=Kamitsure|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Raimon City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|pic=VSYacon.png|ldr=Yacon|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yacon|loc=Hodomoe City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|pic=VSFuuro.png|ldr=Fuuro|djap=フウロ|drm=Fuuro|loc=Fukiyose City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|pic=VSHachiku.png|ldr=Hachiku|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Sekka City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Icicle|region=Isshu|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|pic=VSShaga.png|ldr=Shaga|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup|Bl}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup|W}}|loc=Souryuu City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}
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===Orange League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{orange color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{orange color}};" colspan=8 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Orange League}}
|-
! colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Pokémon anime|Anime-exclusive}}
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" align="center" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Orange Archipelago}}
|-
! style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Orange Crew|Crew Member}} {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Challenge}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Prize}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{water color light}}"
| [[Image:CissySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cissy}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|アツミ Atsumi}}
| {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Mikan Island}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|ナツカン島 Natsukan Island}}
| {{color|{{water color dark}}|{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Water Gun (move)|Water Gun}} target test {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Surf (move)|Surfing}} race}}
| [[Image:Coraleyebadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Coral-Eye Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{ground color light}}"
| [[Image:DannySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Danny}} {{color|{{ground color dark}}|ダン Dan}}
| {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Navel Island}} {{color|{{ground color dark}}|ネーブル島 Navel Island}}
| {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Climb mountain (to qualify) Freeze a geyser race Build a Toboggan race Toboggan race}}
| [[Image:Searubybadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Sea Ruby Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{grass color light}}"
| [[Image:RudySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Rudy}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|ジギー Ziggy}}
| {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Trovita Island}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|ユズ島 Yuzu Island}}
| {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Target test Same-type Pokémon battle}}
| [[Image:Spikeshellbadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Spike Shell Badge}}

|- align="center" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}"
| [[Image:LuanaSmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Luana}} {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|ルリコ Ruriko}}
| {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Kumquat Island}} {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|リュウチン島 Ryūchin Island}}
| {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Double battle}}
| [[Image:Jadestarbadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Jade Star Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Image:DrakeSmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Drake (Orange League)|Drake}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ユウジ Yūji}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Pummelo Island}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|カンキツ島 Kankitsu Island}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Traditional six-on-six battle}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Winner's Trophy}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Honor at the}} {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Palace of Victory}}
|}
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==Trivia==
* Every Gym Leader that specializes in {{type2|Rock}}, {{type2|Ghost}}, and {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon uses {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Gengar}}, and {{p|Steelix}} respectively in battle.
* Even though there are forty known gyms in the games, there has not yet been a gym specializing in {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon, although there have been three [[Elite Four]] members, [[Karen]], [[Sidney]] and [[Giima]]. Only {{type2|Poison}} gyms are not located in multiple regions. Each of the fifteen other types has been repeated at least once, and {{t|Water}} and {{type2|Electric}} gyms appear in four of the five regions.
* The only Gym Leaders so far whose parents have been seen in the anime are [[Brock]], [[Sabrina]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Roark]]. They all train either {{type2|Rock}} or {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.
** Janine, Roark and Maylene are the only ones who have a parent the {{player}} can encounter in the games.
** The player also encounters Blue's grandfather.
* For ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Gym Leaders. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about them: ジムリーダー　いのちをかけて　かかってこい ''Jimu Rīdā / Inochi o kakete / Kakatte koi'' "Gym Leader, put your life on the line and challenge me"
* In the Johto saga of the anime, none of the Gym Leaders had the exact same lineups as they do in the games.
* Three of the five first gyms are Rock-type Gyms.
* Three of the five seventh gyms are Ice-type gyms; in addition, they all are located in the northern part of their respective regions.
** In Generation II and IV, [[Cinnabar Gym]], the seventh Gym of Kanto, is located in any icy location, the [[Seafoam Islands]].
* The Hoenn Gym Leaders are the only ones not to have VS sprites, since these sprites weren't introduced until [[Generation IV]].

==In other languages==
*In Dutch, the Gym Leader is known as ''Gym Leider''.
*In Finnish, the Gym Leader is known as ''Salipäällikkö'' or ''Salijohtaja''.
*In Polish, the Gym Leader is known as ''Lider Sali''.
*In Portuguese, the Gym Leader is known as ''Líder de Ginásio''.

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Gym Leader

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A '''Gym Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the highest ranking member of a Pokémon [[Gym]]. The main job of a Gym Leader is to test Trainers and their Pokémon so that they are strong and resourceful enough to compete against the [[Elite Four]] in the games or the [[Pokémon League]] in the anime. If a {{pkmn|Trainer}} defeats a Gym Leader in battle, then the Trainer earns that Gym's [[Badge]].

A Gym Leader's job is not just to test upcoming Trainers. They must oversee how their respective gym is run and to maintain it. Great care must be taken to make sure that their gym reflects the best environment for the Pokémon type and playing style of choice, usually an environment that suits that type of Pokémon used there (like pools in a Water-type gym or flowers and plants in a Grass-type gym). According to [[Morty]], teaching young people how to battle with Pokémon can also be the job of a Gym Leader.

It has not exactly been made clear how Gym Leaders attain their position, but it appears that it varies for each gym. Some of them founded their gym and are self-appointed; others, such as [[Whitney]], are chosen by the other members of the region's Pokémon League. A few appear to be passed on through families: [[Janine]], [[Falkner]], and [[Flannery]] all take over their respective gyms from a close family member. However, Gyms do not necessarily belong to a particular family; [[Roark]] and his father [[Byron]] are both Gym Leaders at the same time, in different Gyms. Leaders can also choose to vacate their position; examples include [[Koga]], [[Giovanni]], and [[Wallace]].

Although similar in nature, [[Frontier Brain]]s are not considered Gym Leaders.

==Pokémon used==
Almost all Leaders rely on a single [[elemental type|type]] of Pokémon. For example, [[Erika]] uses only {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon in official Gym battles. Some Leaders, however, stray from this mold, albeit rarely. This is evidenced by the different types used by {{ga|Blue}} during his reign as the Gym Leader of the [[Viridian Gym]] in the Generation II games and their remakes.

Geography and climate can often be connected to the type of Pokémon the Gym Leader of that area uses. [[Pastoria Gym]] Leader, [[Crasher Wake]], uses {{type2|Water}} Pokémon, a direct allusion to the flooded marsh that surrounds the area and the constant downpour that plagues [[Pastoria City]]. Another example of this is the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, [[Blaine]], who uses {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon and lives in a volcanic area.

The character archetype can also reflect the type of Pokémon a Leader uses. For example, [[Roark]] and [[Byron]] are both miners, who use the related {{t|Rock}}- and {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon. [[Tate and Liza]] could be based on the archetype of twins who can communicate telepathically, and thus train {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.

==In the games==
[[Image:Vs Brawly.png‎|frame|right|Leader [[Brawly]] challenges the player]]A '''Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the [[Trainer class]] name the [[Pokémon games]] give Gym Leaders during battles. Despite Gym Leaders themselves being introduced in [[Generation I]], the name did not appear onscreen until [[Generation II]], and has been incorporated into every game since. Gym Leaders are integral within the Pokémon universe. In order for one to advance in the game, the player must occasionally challenge and defeat the leader of a [[Gym]]. Each game is designed in such a way that the player will not be able to move forward until they receive a [[Gym Badge]] which will, in turn, allow them to use a [[HM]] to overcome natural obstacles or visit previously explored areas. It is one of the player's main objectives to collect eight Gym Badges, allowing him or her to challenge the [[Elite Four]].

Leaders don't seem to be required to be in their Gyms at all times. [[Giovanni]], for example, could keep his Gym Leader title despite not being at the [[Viridian Gym]] for the majority of the events of [[Generation I]], and his successor, {{ga|Blue}}, also went absent from the Gym several times. Leaders are increasingly encountered outside of their Gyms, and even outside of their Gyms' regions, with each passing generation, such as [[Clair]] appearing in the [[Dragon's Den]] and [[Crasher Wake]] on the way to [[Stark Mountain]]. They can even challenge other Gyms and the [[Elite Four]] (like [[Volkner]] wanted to do). In later games, it is made apparent that Gym Leaders know each other and are acquainted with Gym Leaders from other regions, as well as with members of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion]]s. Examples of this are Jasmine being friends with [[Erika]], Volkner being friends with [[Flint]], [[Brawly]] training with [[Bruno]], and most [[Isshu]] Gym Leaders coming together to fight [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Seven Sages]].

===Gym Trainers===
In addition to Gym Leaders, there are also Gym Trainers. While not an official [[Trainer class]], they are Trainers that are either a devotee or apprentice to the Gym Leader. It is usually necessary to defeat multiple Gym Trainers before challenging the Gym Leader. Some Gyms in the game require the player to solve a puzzle, and one must often use Gym Trainers as obstacles to reach the solution. They have no direct impact on the overall plot, other than rarely offering the player helpful advice. It is also worth noting that the type of {{pkmn|Trainer}} appearing in a Gym will depend on the Gym itself. For instance, [[Gardenia]] employs {{tc|Aroma Lady|Aroma Ladies}} and {{tc|Beauty|Beauties}}, exclusively, while [[Misty]] recruits {{tc|Tuber}}s and {{tc|Swimmer}}s; these Gym Leaders represent the [[Elemental type|types]] {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Water}}, respectively.

==In the anime==
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Since there seem to be many more [[Gym]]s in the anime than in other media, it follows that there would be many more Gym Leaders.

In the anime, Gym Leaders seem to be forbidden from switching their Pokémon. Those that Ash encountered before [[Blaine]] did switch; however, since Ash's match against Blaine in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Gym Leaders have not switched out their Pokémon. In the games, they may switch their Pokémon as often as any other Trainer.

A notable occurrence in the anime is that one doesn't necessarily have to defeat the Gym Leader to obtain a Badge. Badges are given out on a case by case basis based on whether the Gym Leader feels that the trainer has earned it. Examples include Ash winning his early Gym Badges, not by defeating the Gym Leader, but with other selfless acts such as rescuing Erika's Pokémon from a burning Gym.

==In the manga==
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===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Red}} and [[Falkner]] have to battle with Pokémon set by the Pokémon League, where those Pokémon are not controlled by Trainers and the challenger is not allowed to let any of his Pokémon faint.

==List of Gym Leaders==
===Indigo League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" colspan="6" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" align="center"
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Electric|pic=VSLt_Surge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSErika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSKoga.png]] [[Koga|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Koga}}]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|キョウ Kyō '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSJanine.png]] [[Janine|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Janine}}]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|アンズ Anzu '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Fuchsia City}} {{color|{{poison color dark}}|セキチクシティ Sekichiku City}}
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|{{tcolor|Poison|{{poison color dark}}}}}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Soul Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Soul Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|loc2=Seafoam Islands|cjap2=ふたごじま|crm2=Twin Islands '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb2|type=Ground|pic=VSGiovanni.png|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|type2=Blue|t2=Various|pic2=VSBlue.png|ldr2=Blue (game)|altname2=Blue|djap2=グリーン|drm2=Green '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}
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===Johto League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{johto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color|{{johto color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation II|II}} and {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center"| {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSFalkner.png|ldr=Falkner|djap=ハヤト|drm=Hayato|loc=Violet City|cjap=キキョウシティ|crm=Kikyō City|bdg=Zephyr}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBugsy.png|ldr=Bugsy|djap=ツクシ|drm=Tsukushi|loc=Azalea Town|cjap=ヒワダタウン|crm=Hiwada Town|bdg=Hive}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSWhitney.png|ldr=Whitney|djap=アカネ|drm=Akane|loc=Goldenrod City|cjap=コガネシティ|crm=Kogane City|bdg=Plain}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSMorty.png|ldr=Morty|djap=マツバ|drm=Matsuba|loc=Ecruteak City|cjap=エンジュシティ|crm=Enju City|bdg=Fog}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSChuck.png|ldr=Chuck|djap=シジマ|drm=Shijima|loc=Cianwood City|cjap=タンバシティ|crm=Tanba City|bdg=Storm}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSJasmine.png|ldr=Jasmine|djap=ミカン|drm=Mikan|loc=Olivine City|cjap=アサギシティ|crm=Asagi City|bdg=Mineral}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSPryce.png|ldr=Pryce|djap=ヤナギ|drm=Yanagi|loc=Mahogany Town|cjap=チョウジタウン|crm=Chōji Town|bdg=Glacier}}
{{gldrb|type=Dragon|pic=VSClair.png|ldr=Clair|djap=イブキ|drm=Ibuki|loc=Blackthorn City|cjap=フスベシティ|crm=Fusube City|bdg=Rising}}
|}
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===Hoenn League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{hoenn color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="5" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="3" align="center" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Generation III}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|4fe34f|Hoenn}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}};" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}};" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Rock|pic=SpriteRoxanne.png|ldr=Roxanne|djap=ツツジ|drm=Tsutsuji|loc=Rustboro City|cjap=カナズミシティ|crm=Kanazumi City|bdg=Stone}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=SpriteBrawly.png|ldr=Brawly|djap=トウキ|drm=Tōki|loc=Dewford Town|cjap=ムロタウン|crm=Muro Town|bdg=Knuckle}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Electric|pic=SpriteWattson.png|ldr=Wattson|djap=テッセン|drm=Tessen|loc=Mauville City|cjap=キンセツシティ|crm=Kinsetsu City|bdg=Dynamo}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fire|pic=SpriteFlannery.png|ldr=Flannery|djap=アスナ|drm=Asuna|loc=Lavaridge Town|cjap=フエンタウン|crm=Fuen Town|bdg=Heat}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Normal|pic=SpriteNorman.png|ldr=Norman|djap=センリ|drm=Senri|loc=Petalburg City|cjap=トウカシティ|crm=Tōka City|bdg=Balance}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Flying|pic=SpriteWinona.png|ldr=Winona|djap=ナギ|drm=Nagi|loc=Fortree City|cjap=ヒワマキシティ|crm=Hiwamaki City|bdg=Feather}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=SpriteTateandLiza.png|ldr=Tate and Liza|djap=フウとラン|drm=Fū and Lan|loc=Mossdeep City|cjap=トクサネシティ|crm=Tokusane City|bdg=Mind}}
{{gldrb2|type=Water|pic=SpriteWallace.png|ldr=Wallace|djap=ミクリ|drm=Mikuri{{sup|RS}}|loc=Sootopolis City|cjap=ルネシティ|crm=Rune City|bdg=Rain|pic2=SpriteJuan.png|ldr2=Juan|djap2=アダン|drm2=Adan{{sup|E}}}}
|}
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===Sinnoh League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon}}
|}
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===Isshu League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{isshu color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{isshu color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Isshu League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color dark}};" colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{isshu color light}}|Isshu}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{isshu color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{isshu color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}};" | {{color|{{isshu color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}};" | {{color2|{{isshu color dark}}|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #{{isshu color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{isshu color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="1" | [[File:VSDent.png]] [[Dent|{{color|{{grass color dark}}|Dent}}]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="3" | [[File:VSPod.png]] [[Pod|{{color|{{fire color dark}}|Pod}}]] {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCorn.png]] [[Corn|{{color|{{water color dark}}|Corn}}]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Sanyou City}} {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{fire color dark}}" | {{color|{{??? color dark}}|{{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}, {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}} and {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:Tri Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Tri Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{??? color}}"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|pic=VSAloe.png|ldr=Aloe|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Shippou City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|pic=VSArti.png|ldr=Arti|djap=アーティ|drm=Arti|loc=Hiun City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Beetle|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|pic=VSKamitsure.png|ldr=Kamitsure|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Raimon City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|pic=VSYacon.png|ldr=Yacon|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yacon|loc=Hodomoe City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|pic=VSFuuro.png|ldr=Fuuro|djap=フウロ|drm=Fuuro|loc=Fukiyose City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|pic=VSHachiku.png|ldr=Hachiku|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Sekka City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Icicle|region=Isshu|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|pic=VSShaga.png|ldr=Shaga|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup|Bl}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup|W}}|loc=Souryuu City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}
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===Orange League===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{orange color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{orange color}};" colspan=8 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Orange League}}
|-
! colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Pokémon anime|Anime-exclusive}}
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" align="center" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Orange Archipelago}}
|-
! style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Orange Crew|Crew Member}} {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Challenge}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Prize}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{water color light}}"
| [[Image:CissySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cissy}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|アツミ Atsumi}}
| {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Mikan Island}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|ナツカン島 Natsukan Island}}
| {{color|{{water color dark}}|{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Water Gun (move)|Water Gun}} target test {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Surf (move)|Surfing}} race}}
| [[Image:Coraleyebadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Coral-Eye Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{ground color light}}"
| [[Image:DannySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Danny}} {{color|{{ground color dark}}|ダン Dan}}
| {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Navel Island}} {{color|{{ground color dark}}|ネーブル島 Navel Island}}
| {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Climb mountain (to qualify) Freeze a geyser race Build a Toboggan race Toboggan race}}
| [[Image:Searubybadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Sea Ruby Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{grass color light}}"
| [[Image:RudySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Rudy}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|ジギー Ziggy}}
| {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Trovita Island}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|ユズ島 Yuzu Island}}
| {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Target test Same-type Pokémon battle}}
| [[Image:Spikeshellbadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Spike Shell Badge}}

|- align="center" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}"
| [[Image:LuanaSmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Luana}} {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|ルリコ Ruriko}}
| {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Kumquat Island}} {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|リュウチン島 Ryūchin Island}}
| {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Double battle}}
| [[Image:Jadestarbadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Jade Star Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Image:DrakeSmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Drake (Orange League)|Drake}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ユウジ Yūji}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Pummelo Island}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|カンキツ島 Kankitsu Island}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Traditional six-on-six battle}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Winner's Trophy}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Honor at the}} {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Palace of Victory}}
|}
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==Trivia==
* Every Gym Leader that specializes in {{type2|Rock}}, {{type2|Ghost}}, and {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon uses {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Gengar}}, and {{p|Steelix}} respectively in battle.
* Even though there are forty known gyms in the games, there has not yet been a gym specializing in {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon, although there have been three [[Elite Four]] members, [[Karen]], [[Sidney]] and [[Giima]]. Only {{type2|Poison}} gyms are not located in multiple regions. Each of the fifteen other types has been repeated at least once, and {{t|Water}} and {{type2|Electric}} gyms appear in four of the five regions.
* The only Gym Leaders so far whose parents have been seen in the anime are [[Brock]], [[Sabrina]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Roark]]. They all train either {{type2|Rock}} or {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.
** Janine, Roark and Maylene are the only ones who have a parent the {{player}} can encounter in the games.
** The player also encounters Blue's grandfather.
* For ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Gym Leaders. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about them: ジムリーダー　いのちをかけて　かかってこい ''Jimu Rīdā / Inochi o kakete / Kakatte koi'' "Gym Leader, put your life on the line and challenge me"
* In the Johto saga of the anime, none of the Gym Leaders had the exact same lineups as they do in the games.
* Three of the five first gyms are Rock-type Gyms.
* Three of the five seventh gyms are Ice-type gyms; in addition, they all are located in the northern part of their respective regions.
** In Generation II and IV, [[Cinnabar Gym]], the seventh Gym of Kanto, is located in any icy location, the [[Seafoam Islands]].
* The Hoenn Gym Leaders are the only ones not to have VS sprites, since these sprites weren't introduced until [[Generation IV]].

==In other languages==
*In Dutch, the Gym Leader is known as ''Gym Leider''.
*In Finnish, the Gym Leader is known as ''Salipäällikkö'' or ''Salijohtaja''.
*In Polish, the Gym Leader is known as ''Lider Sali''.
*In Portuguese, the Gym Leader is known as ''Líder de Ginásio''.

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Talk:Villainous team

2010-10-17T02:12:22Z

Masterjoe123: /* Pokémon Pinchers */ new section

== no team dim sum ==
that is how its spelled,ok? do not know anything abot team dim sum so can someone put it in.
[[User:GoldsWigglytuff|GoldsWigglytuff]]
:No, it's [[Team Dim Sun]]. Go check the official website for {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, [http://www.pokemonranger.com] - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] '''|''' 20:48, 29 October 2008 (UTC)
::Just a small addition, information on Team Dim Sun will most likely be added once {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} is released in North America. - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] '''|''' 20:54, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

ok and its team Dim ''Sun'' sorry[[User:GoldsWigglytuff|GoldsWigglytuff]] 22:13, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

== Team Meanies ==

You know, from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon? Gengar, Medicham, and I forgot the other one. [[user:Simpsonsdude13| SD13 Simpsondude13>''']][[user talk:Simpsonsdude13|SD13 Talk]] 11:39, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

:Ekans. :P
:But they're more rivals than villains, I'd say. [[user talk:Reign|.:Reign:.]]

== Team Plasma ==

Team Plasma is noticeably absent from the article. Could someone add them?--[[User:RegiRuler|Regi]][[User talk:RegiRuler|Ruler]] 12:17, 10 October 2010 (UTC)

== Pokémon Pinchers ==

Can someone please add the Pokémon pinchers?
[[User:Masterjoe123|Masterjoe123]] 02:12, 17 October 2010 (UTC)