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A '''Cue Ball''' or '''Roughneck''' (Japanese: '''スキンヘッズ''' ''Skinhead'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. They appear as gigantic, hulking bald men. Cue Balls are usually in the vicinity of [[Biker]]s. Their Diamond/Pearl appearance has a {{p|Gyarados}} on the back of the vest, much similar to most gangs, indicating they might be thugs of some sort. Their name may be hinting to the white billiards ball.
{{TrainerClassInfobox
|color={{dark color}}
|corecolor={{dark color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|name=Roughneck
|jpname=スキンヘッズ
|jptranslit=Sukinhezzu
|jptrans=Skinheads
|image=VSRoughneck BDSP.png|size=220px
|caption= VS model from {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|altnames='''Cue Ball''' <small>([[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}})</small><br/>'''Cueball''' <small>({{pkmn|Stadium}})</small>
|intro=[[Generation I]]
|games={{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}<br/>{{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}<br/>{{5v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}<br/>{{4v|Black|White}}<br/>[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]<br>{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}<br>{{pkmn|Stadium}}
|gender=Male
|members={{un|Nicky}}
|anime=''[[BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1]]'' <small>([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]])</small>
|manga=''[[PS361|Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Adventures}})</small>
}}
A '''Roughneck''' (Japanese: '''スキンヘッズ''' ''Skinheads''), known as a '''Cue Ball''' until [[Generation IV]], is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. They appear as bald men wearing leather jackets. Roughnecks can be commonly found in the vicinity of {{tc|Biker}}s and, in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], {{tc|Punk Guy}}s. In [[Sinnoh]], they have a {{p|Gyarados}} on the back of their vest; in [[Unova]], they have a {{p|Krookodile}}. Cue Ball may be referring to their bald heads, which can resemble white billiards balls.


They specialize in a combination of {{t|Poison}}-[[type]] and {{t|Fighting}}-[[type]] [[Pokémon]] and are sometimes shown as being affiliated with [[Team Rocket]].
They are sometimes depicted as being affiliated with [[Team Rocket]].


==Appearance==
When paired with {{tc|Biker}}s in [[Double Battle]]s, they are called {{tc|Hooligans}}.
{|
 
|+'''Cue Ball Sprites'''
They specialize in {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon in Generations I and III, and in {{type|Dark}} in Generation V. In the [[Battle Subway]], they specialize in Pokémon with [[one-hit knockout move]]s and, in the early stages, Dark- and Fighting-type Pokémon.
 
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Roughnecks award three {{i|Poké Ball}}s along with [[prize money]] upon being defeated.
 
==Gallery==
===Sprites and models===
====In the [[core series]]====
{{incomplete|section|Missing overworld models from LGPE; need higher quality images from LGPE}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; font-size:80%;color:white"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr RG Cue Ball.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr Y Cue Ball.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr FRLG Cue Ball.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr DP Roughneck.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr BW Roughneck.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Roughneck.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:VSRoughneck PE.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:VSRoughneck BDSP.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| [[Image:GenICueball.png|frame|Image from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}]] || [[Image:FL_Cueball.png|frame|Image from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}]] || [[Image:DP_Cueball.png|frame|Image from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}]]
| Cue Ball sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Cue Ball sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Cue Ball sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation IV}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Biker I OD.png]][[File:Swimmer I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Biker III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Roughneck IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}" | [[File:Roughneck OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Roughneck V OD Drums.png]]
|
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Roughneck BDSP OD.png|90px]]
|-
| colspan="2" | Cue Ball overworld sprites from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation I}}
| Cue Ball overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation III}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation IV}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| Overworld sprite playing the drums from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
|
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}
|}
{{Template:Gen I trainers}}
[[Category:Trainer classes]]
[[Category:Poison-type trainers]]
[[Category:Fighting-type trainers]]


[[de:Glatzkopf (Trainerklasse)]]
====In other games====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:SJP Cueball.png]]
|-
| Cueball portrait from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}
|}
 
==Trainer list==
===Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow===
{{Trainerlist/h|3|red|blue|yellow}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|{{rt|16|Kanto|Cue Ball}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=1|1|700|3|066|Machop|28|056|Mankey|28|066|Machop|28}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|{{rt|16|Kanto|Cue Ball}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=1|1|725|2|056|Mankey|29|066|Machop|29}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|{{rt|16|Kanto|Cue Ball}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=1|1|825|1|066|Machop|33}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|{{rt|17|Kanto|Cue Ball}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=1|1|725|2|066|Machop|29|067|Machoke|29}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|{{rt|17|Kanto|Cue Ball}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=1|1|725|2|056|Mankey|29|057|Primeape|29}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|{{rt|17|Kanto|Cue Ball}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=1|1|825|1|067|Machoke|33}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|{{rt|17|Kanto|Cue Ball}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=1|1|725|2|057|Primeape|29|067|Machoke|29}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|{{rt|17|Kanto|Cue Ball}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=1|1|650|4|056|Mankey|26|056|Mankey|26|067|Machoke|26|066|Machop|26}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|{{rt|21|Kanto|Cue Ball}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=1|1|775|3|072|Tentacool|31|072|Tentacool|31|073|Tentacruel|31}}
{{Trainerlist/f|blue}}
 
===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|firered|leafgreen}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Cue Ball {{rt|16|Kanto|Camron}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|696|2|056|Mankey|29|066|Machop|29}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|2|1176|2|057|Primeape|49|067|Machoke|49}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Cue Ball {{rt|17|Kanto|Corey}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|696|2|057|Primeape|29|067|Machoke|29}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|2|1176|2|057|Primeape|49|068|Machamp|49}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Cue Ball {{DL|Trainer Tower|Knockout Mode|Gabriel}}<sup>INTL</sup>}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|N/A|1|238|Smoochum|1-100|notpdollar=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Cue Ball {{rt|17|Kanto|Isaiah}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|696|2|066|Machop|29|068|Machamp|29}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|2|1176|2|067|Machoke|49|068|Machamp|49}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Cue Ball {{rt|17|Kanto|Jamal}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|624|4|056|Mankey|26|056|Mankey|26|068|Machamp|26|066|Machop|26}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Cue Ball {{rt|16|Kanto|Koji}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|672|3|066|Machop|28|056|Mankey|28|066|Machop|28}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Cue Ball {{rt|16|Kanto|Luke}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|696|2|056|Mankey|29|066|Machop|29}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Cue Ball [[Three Island (town)|Paxton]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|936|2|110|Weezing|39|089|Muk|39}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Cue Ball {{rt|17|Kanto|Raul}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|696|2|056|Mankey|29|057|Primeape|29}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Cue Ball {{rt|17|Kanto|Zeek}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|792|1|067|Machoke|33}}
{{Trainerlist/f|leafgreen}}
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|diamond|pearl}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck [[Lost Tower|Kirby]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|456|1|173|Cleffa|19}}
{{Trainerlist/f|pearl}}
 
:''See more: [[List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl/Roughneck]]''
 
===Pokémon Platinum===
{{Trainerlist/h|1|platinum}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck [[Lost Tower|Kirby]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|552|1|173|Cleffa|23}}
{{Trainerlist/f|platinum}}
 
:''See more: [[List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation IV/Roughneck]]''
 
===Pokémon Black and White===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|black|white}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck {{rt|9|Unova|Chance}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|888|1|559|Scraggy|37}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck [[Black City|Dave]]{{sup/5|Bl}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|720|1|094|Gengar|30}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck [[Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and White|Fletcher]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|1512|3|262|Mightyena|63|435|Skuntank|63|342|Crawdaunt|63}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck [[Black City|Johnny]]{{sup/5|Bl}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|2080|3|596|Galvantula|65|576|Gothitelle|65|553|Krookodile|65}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck {{rt|9|Unova|Reese}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|864|2|552|Krokorok|36|569|Garbodor|36}}
{{Trainerlist/f|white}}
 
:''See more: [[List of Battle Subway Trainers/Roughneck]]''
 
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|black 2|white 2}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck {{rt|9|Unova|Chance}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|1032|1|559|Scraggy|43}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck [[Big Stadium and Small Court|Fletcher]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|1440|3|262|Mightyena|60|435|Skuntank|60|342|Crawdaunt|60}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck {{rt|4|Unova|Joey}}{{sup/5|B2}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|504|2|543|Venipede|21|551|Sandile|21}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Virbank Gym|Roughneck]] {{un|Nicky}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|336|2|088|Grimer|14|109|Koffing|14}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck {{rt|9|Unova|Reese}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|1032|1|552|Krokorok|43}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck [[Castelia City#Area accessible from sewers|Ricky]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|768|1|559|Scraggy|32}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck {{rt|4|Unova|Silvester}}{{sup/5|B2}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=5|1|528|1|554|Darumaka|22}}
{{Trainerlist/f|white 2}}
 
===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
{{trainerlist/h|2|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}}
{{trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck {{rt|16|Kanto|Koji}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=PE|1|1,008<br><small>3 {{i|Poké Ball}}s</small>|3|020|Raticate|36|111|Rhyhorn|36|109|Koffing|36}}
{{trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck {{rt|21|Kanto|Martin}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=PE|1|1,176<br><small>3 {{i|Poké Ball}}s</small>|2|020|Raticate|42|095|Onix|42}}
{{trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck {{rt|14|Kanto|Zeek}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=PE|1|1,064<br><small>3 {{i|Poké Ball}}s</small>|1|067|Machoke|38}}
{{trainerlist/f|Let's Go Eevee}}
 
===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|brilliant diamond|shining pearl}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Roughneck [[Lost Tower|Kirby]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|1|684|1|173|Cleffa|19}}
{{Trainerlist/f|shining pearl}}
 
===Pokémon Stadium===
{{Trainerlist/h|3|blue|red|green|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/e|4|[[Prime Cup/Stadium Round 1|Cueball]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=stad|1||6|046|Paras|100|010|Caterpie|100|013|Weedle|100|129|Magikarp|100|058|Growlithe|100|004|Charmander|100|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=stad|2nd||6|047|Parasect|100|011|Metapod|100|014|Kakuna|100|005|Charmeleon|100|039|Jigglypuff|100|048|Venonat|100|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=stad|3rd||6|122|Mr. Mime|100|012|Butterfree|100|059|Arcanine|100|132|Ditto|100|040|Wigglytuff|100|049|Venomoth|100|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=stad|4th||6|127|Pinsir|100|015|Beedrill|100|136|Flareon|100|126|Magmar|100|020|Raticate|100|115|Kangaskhan|100|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/e|4|[[Prime Cup/Stadium Round 2|Cueball]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=stad|1||6|010|Caterpie|100|013|Weedle|100|129|Magikarp|100|007|Squirtle|100|058|Growlithe|100|004|Charmander|100|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=stad|2nd||6|048|Venonat|100|011|Metapod|100|014|Kakuna|100|005|Charmeleon|100|008|Wartortle|100|098|Krabby|100|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=stad|3rd||6|015|Beedrill|100|047|Parasect|100|059|Arcanine|100|139|Omastar|100|009|Blastoise|100|127|Pinsir|100|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=stad|4th||6|123|Scyther|100|038|Ninetales|100|091|Cloyster|100|124|Jynx|100|020|Raticate|100|022|Fearow|100|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Gym Leader Castle|Cueball]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=stad|1||6|148|Dragonair|50-100|057|Primeape|50-100|087|Dewgong|50-100|056|Mankey|50-100|066|Machop|50-100|111|Rhyhorn|50-100|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=stad|2nd||6|062|Poliwrath|50-100|057|Primeape|50-100|087|Dewgong|50-100|028|Sandslash|50-100|142|Aerodactyl|50-100|112|Rhydon|50-100|noprize=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/f|green}}
 
==In animation==
[[File:Nicky Unova.png|thumb|250px|Roughneck Nicky in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
A Roughneck by the name of {{un|Nicky}} appeared in ''[[BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW084|Part 2]]''. He is the drummer in [[Roxie]]'s rock band "{{p|Koffing}} and the Toxics".
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Roughneck Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Two Roughnecks in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Roughneck Nicky Adventures.png|thumb|150px|left|Roughneck Nicky in Unova]]
====History====
====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
A Roughneck appears seen amongst the people at the [[Johto Safari Zone]] in ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]''.
 
====={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
In ''[[PS361|Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas]]'', a Roughneck appeared at the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]].
 
In ''[[PS381|Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim I]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} and [[Riley]] encountered two Roughnecks hired by [[Team Galactic]] to disrupt their progressing. The Roughnecks took {{p|Riolu}}'s Egg as a hostage but were eventually outsmarted by Diamond.
 
====={{MangaArc|Platinum}}=====
A Roughneck was seen in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', entering the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} after [[Palmer]] had his assistants open the gates.
 
Another Roughneck appeared in ''[[PS421|Clobbering Claydol]]'', wandering around the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}.
 
====={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}=====
Roughneck Nicky appeared briefly at the Virbank Gym in ''[[PS533|New Sword Player]]''.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roughneck
|pkmn=Vespiquen
|gender=female
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Roughneck Vespiquen Adventures.png
|epnum=PS381
|epname=Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim I
|desc=One of the Roughnecks sent out {{p|Vespiquen}} to blind [[Riley]] and his {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}. She was a formidable foe as she used her grubs as her weapons to attack and defend. Vespiquen was taken out by a single leaf coming from [[Tru]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
 
Vespiquen's known moves are {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Power Gem}}, {{m|Defend Order}}, and {{m|Heal Order}}{{tt|*|Mentioned only}} and her [[Ability]] is {{a|Pressure}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roughneck
|pkmn=Mothim
|gender=male
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Roughneck Mothim Adventures.png
|epnum=PS381
|epname=Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim I
|desc=The other Roughneck sent out {{p|Mothim}} to block off the [[aura]] coming from [[Riley's Lucario]]. The out-of-control grubs managed to defeat Mothim.
 
Mothim's only known move is {{m|Air Slash}} and his [[Ability]] is {{a|Swarm}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roughneck
|pkmn=Koffing
|type1=Poison
|img=Roughneck Koffing Adventures.png
|img_size=100px
|epnum=PS418
|epname=Deprogramming Porygon-Z
|desc={{p|Koffing}} was briefly seen with its Trainer at the Battle Frontier.
 
None of Koffing's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roughneck
|pkmn=Ursaring
|type1=Normal
|img=Roughneck Ursaring Adventures.png
|epnum=PS421
|epname=Clobbering Claydol
|desc={{p|Ursaring}} briefly appeared with its Trainer during the time {{adv|Looker}} flew on his jetpack to search for {{adv|Platinum}}.
 
None of Ursaring's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roughneck
|pkmn=Porygon2
|type1=Normal
|img=Roughneck Porygon2 Adventures.png
|img_size=100px
|epnum=PS446
|epname=Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down
|desc={{p|Porygon2}} was seen entering the {{safari|Johto}} with its Trainer.
 
None of Porygon2's moves are known.}}
 
==Trivia==
* In [[Generation I]], a Cue Ball can be found swimming in {{rt|21|Kanto}}. He does not appear in future [[generation]]s other than [[Generation VII]], in which he does not swim.
* In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Roughneck Kirby in the [[Lost Tower]] uses only one Pokémon; a {{p|Cleffa}}. This is highly contradictory to the established archetype for this Trainer class, as well as his name that fans consider to {{wk|Kirby|go along with his Pokémon}}.
** However, he does mention that he is in the Lost Tower because his Pokémon died at the hands of [[Team Galactic]], and Cleffa is the only one he has left.
** Also, in Pokémon Platinum, one of the Roughnecks that can be fought in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} expresses a dislike towards having Pokémon fight each other.
* The Japanese name of this Trainer class refers to the {{wp|Skinhead|Skinhead subculture}}, which is now often associated with racist and {{wp|Neo-Nazism|Neo-Nazi}} beliefs. This is likely why the name was changed for international releases.
* The Cue Balls in Generation I and III use the {{tc|Biker}}s' overworld sprite, which, contrarily to the name of the trainer class, depicts them with hair.
 
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{dark color light}}|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|zh_yue=光頭男 ''{{tt|Gwōngtàuh Nàahm|Bald Man}}''
|zh_cmn=光頭男 / 光头男 ''{{tt|Guāngtóu Nán|Bald Man}}''
|fr=Loubard
|de=Raufbold ({{gen|IV}}+)<br>Glatzkopf ({{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}})
|it=Zuccapelata
|ko=빡빡이 ''{{tt|Ppakppak-i|Bald Person}}''
|es=Calvo
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 3 October 2024

Roughneck
スキンヘッズ Skinheads
VSRoughneck BDSP.png
VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Other names Cue Ball (Generations I and III)
Cueball (Stadium)
Introduced in Generation I
Appears in Red, Blue, and Yellow
FireRed and LeafGreen
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Stadium
Gender Male
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members Nicky
Animated debut Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1 (Animated series)
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas (Adventures)

A Roughneck (Japanese: スキンヘッズ Skinheads), known as a Cue Ball until Generation IV, is a type of Pokémon Trainer introduced in Generation I. They appear as bald men wearing leather jackets. Roughnecks can be commonly found in the vicinity of Bikers and, in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Punk Guys. In Sinnoh, they have a Gyarados on the back of their vest; in Unova, they have a Krookodile. Cue Ball may be referring to their bald heads, which can resemble white billiards balls.

They are sometimes depicted as being affiliated with Team Rocket.

When paired with Bikers in Double Battles, they are called Hooligans.

They specialize in Fighting-type Pokémon in Generations I and III, and in Dark-type in Generation V. In the Battle Subway, they specialize in Pokémon with one-hit knockout moves and, in the early stages, Dark- and Fighting-type Pokémon.

In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Roughnecks award three Poké Balls along with prize money upon being defeated.

Gallery

Sprites and models

In the core series

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Spr RG Cue Ball.png Spr Y Cue Ball.png Spr FRLG Cue Ball.png Spr DP Roughneck.png Spr BW Roughneck.png Spr B2W2 Roughneck.png VSRoughneck PE.png VSRoughneck BDSP.png
Cue Ball sprite from
Red and Blue 		Cue Ball sprite from
Yellow 		Cue Ball sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Sprite from
Generation IV 		Sprite from
Black and White 		Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2 		VS model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! 		VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Biker I OD.pngSwimmer I OD.png Biker III OD.png Roughneck IV OD.png Roughneck OD.png Roughneck V OD Drums.png Roughneck BDSP OD.png
Cue Ball overworld sprites from
Generation I 		Cue Ball overworld sprite from
Generation III 		Overworld sprite from
Generation IV 		Overworld sprite from
Generation V 		Overworld sprite playing the drums from
Black 2 and
White 2 		Overworld model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In other games

SJP Cueball.png
Cueball portrait from
Stadium

Trainer list

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow


Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl/Roughneck

Pokémon Platinum


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation IV/Roughneck

Pokémon Black and White


See more: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Roughneck

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2


Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!


Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl


Pokémon Stadium


In animation

Roughneck Nicky in Pokémon the Series: Black & White

A Roughneck by the name of Nicky appeared in Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1 and Part 2. He is the drummer in Roxie's rock band "Koffing and the Toxics".

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Two Roughnecks in Pokémon Adventures
Roughneck Nicky in Unova

History

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

A Roughneck appears seen amongst the people at the Johto Safari Zone in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down.

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas, a Roughneck appeared at the Seven Stars Restaurant.

In Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim I, Diamond and Riley encountered two Roughnecks hired by Team Galactic to disrupt their progressing. The Roughnecks took Riolu's Egg as a hostage but were eventually outsmarted by Diamond.

Platinum arc

A Roughneck was seen in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, entering the Battle Frontier after Palmer had his assistants open the gates.

Another Roughneck appeared in Clobbering Claydol, wandering around the Battle Frontier.

Black 2 & White 2 arc

Roughneck Nicky appeared briefly at the Virbank Gym in New Sword Player.

Pokémon

Vespiquen ♀
Roughneck's Vespiquen

One of the Roughnecks sent out Vespiquen to blind Riley and his Lucario. She was a formidable foe as she used her grubs as her weapons to attack and defend. Vespiquen was taken out by a single leaf coming from Tru's Razor Leaf.

Vespiquen's known moves are Attack Order, Power Gem, Defend Order, and Heal Order* and her Ability is Pressure.

Mothim ♂
Roughneck's Mothim

The other Roughneck sent out Mothim to block off the aura coming from Riley's Lucario. The out-of-control grubs managed to defeat Mothim.

Mothim's only known move is Air Slash and his Ability is Swarm.

Koffing
Roughneck's Koffing

Koffing was briefly seen with its Trainer at the Battle Frontier.

None of Koffing's moves are known.

Ursaring
Roughneck's Ursaring

Ursaring briefly appeared with its Trainer during the time Looker flew on his jetpack to search for Platinum.

None of Ursaring's moves are known.

Porygon2
Roughneck's Porygon2

Porygon2 was seen entering the Safari Zone with its Trainer.

None of Porygon2's moves are known.

Trivia

  • In Generation I, a Cue Ball can be found swimming in Route 21. He does not appear in future generations other than Generation VII, in which he does not swim.
  • In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Roughneck Kirby in the Lost Tower uses only one Pokémon; a Cleffa. This is highly contradictory to the established archetype for this Trainer class, as well as his name that fans consider to go along with his Pokémon.
    • However, he does mention that he is in the Lost Tower because his Pokémon died at the hands of Team Galactic, and Cleffa is the only one he has left.
    • Also, in Pokémon Platinum, one of the Roughnecks that can be fought in the Battle Frontier expresses a dislike towards having Pokémon fight each other.
  • The Japanese name of this Trainer class refers to the Skinhead subculture, which is now often associated with racist and Neo-Nazi beliefs. This is likely why the name was changed for international releases.
  • The Cue Balls in Generation I and III use the Bikers' overworld sprite, which, contrarily to the name of the trainer class, depicts them with hair.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 光頭男 Gwōngtàuh Nàahm
Mandarin 光頭男 / 光头男 Guāngtóu Nán
France Flag.png French Loubard
Germany Flag.png German Raufbold (IV+)
Glatzkopf (I, III)
Italy Flag.png Italian Zuccapelata
South Korea Flag.png Korean 빡빡이 Ppakppak-i
Spain Flag.png Spanish Calvo
Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Kanto Ace Trainer* • Beauty • Biker • Bird Keeper • Black Belt* • Bug Catcher • Burglar • Camper* • ChampionGSCFRLGHGSSPE
Channeler • Elite FourGSCFRLGHGSSPE • Engineer • Fisherman • Gamer* • Gentleman • Gym Leader*GSCFRLGHGSSPE
Hiker • Juggler • Lass • Picnicker* • Poké Maniac* • Pokémon Trainer*GSCPE • Psychic • RivalFRLG • Rocker • Roughneck*
Sailor • Scientist • Super Nerd • Swimmer • Tamer • Team Rocket Boss*FRLGHGSSPE • Team Rocket Grunt* • Youngster
BoarderHGSS • Double TeamHGSS • FirebreatherGSCHGSS • GuitaristGSCHGSS • MediumGSCHGSS
PokéfanGSCHGSS • School Kid*GSCHGSS • SkierHGSS • TeacherGSCHGSS • TwinsGSCFRLGHGSS
Cool CoupleFRLG • Crush KinFRLG • Sis and BroFRLG • Young CoupleFRLGHGSS
Coach TrainerPE • Karate MasterPE • Punk GuyPE • Team RocketPE • Team Rocket AdminPE
Master TrainersPE
Unused Trainer class:
ChiefRGBY
Sevii Islands Aroma Lady • Biker • Bird Keeper • Black Belt • Bug Catcher • Camper • Cool Couple • Cooltrainer • Crush Girl
Crush Kin • Cue Ball • Fisherman • Gentleman • Hiker • Juggler • Lady • Lass • Painter • Picnicker • PokéManiac
PKMN Breeder • PKMN Ranger • Psychic • Ruin Maniac • Scientist • Sis and Bro • Swimmer • Tamer
Team Rocket Admin • Team Rocket Grunt • Twins • Tuber • Young Couple • Youngster
Trainer Tower only:
Beauty • Burglar • Engineer • Rocker • Sailor • Super Nerd
Johto Ace Trainer* • Beauty • Biker • Bird Keeper • Black Belt* • Boarder • Bug Catcher • Burglar • Camper
Champion • Executive* • Firebreather • Fisherman* • Gentleman • Guitarist • Hiker • Juggler • Kimono Girl • Lass
Leader • Medium • Picnicker • Pokéfan • Poké Maniac* • PKMN Trainer • Policeman* • Psychic • RivalHGSS • Sage
Sailor • School Kid* • Scientist • Skier • Super Nerd • Swimmer • Teacher • Team Rocket Grunt* • Twins • Youngster
Mystery Man*CHGSS • Double TeamHGSS • ElderHGSS • PasserbyHGSS • Young CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma Lady • Artist • Battle Girl • Cameraman • Clown • Collector • Cowgirl • Cyclist • Dragon Tamer • Idol
Jogger • Lady • Ninja Boy • Parasol Lady • PI • Poké Kid • PKMN Breeder • PKMN Ranger • Rancher • Reporter
Rich Boy • Roughneck • Ruin Maniac • Socialite • Tuber • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker
Arcade Star • Castle Valet • Factory Head • Hall Matron • Tower Tycoon

Sinnoh Ace Trainer • Aroma Lady • Artist • Battle Girl • Beauty • Bird Keeper • Black Belt • Bug Catcher • Cameraman • Camper • Champion
Clown • Collector • Commander • Cowgirl • Cyclist • Double Team • Dragon Tamer • Elite Four • Fisher* • Gentleman • Guitarist
Gym Leader* • Hiker • Idol • Interviewers • Jogger • Lady • Lass • Madame* • Ninja Boy • Parasol Lady • Picnicker • PI • Poké Fan*
Poké Kid • Pokémon Breeder* • Pokémon Ranger* • Pokémon Trainer* • Police Officer* • Psychic • Rancher • Ranchers*
Reporter • Rich Boy • Roughneck • Ruin Maniac • Sailor • School Kid • Scientist • Skier • Swimmer • Team Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt* • Tower Tycoon • Tuber • Twins • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker • Young Couple • Youngster
Arcade StarPt • Castle ValetPt • Factory HeadPt • Hall MatronPt • MaidPt • GAME FREAK'sBDSP
Unova Ace Trainer • Artist • Backers • Backpacker • Baker • Battle Girl • Biker • Black Belt • Champion • Clerk
Cyclist • Dancer • Depot Agent • Doctor • Elite Four • Fisherman • GAME FREAK • Gentleman • Gym Leader*
Harlequin • Hiker • Hooligans • Hoopster • Infielder • Janitor • Lady • Lass • Linebacker • Maid • Motorcyclist • Musician
Nurse • Nursery Aide • Parasol Lady • Pilot • Pokéfan • PKMN Breeder • PKMN Ranger • Pokémon Trainer* • Policeman
Preschooler • Psychic • Rich Boy • Roughneck • School Kid • Scientist • Smasher • Socialite • Striker • Subway Boss
Swimmer • Team Plasma • Team Plasma Grunt • The RichesBW • Twins • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker • Youngster
BeautyB2W2 • Boss TrainerB2W2 • GuitaristB2W2
Pokéstar Studios only:B2W2
A-list Actor • Actor • Actress • Big Star • Celebrity • Chic Actress • Child Star • Comedian
Fine Actor • Movie Star • New Actress • Star Actor • Suit Actor • Unique Star • Veteran Star
Pokémon World Tournament only:B2W2
Junior Representative • Master Representative • Senior Representative
World Champion • World Finalist • World Runner-up
Blueberry Academy only:SV
BB League Champion • BB League Elite Four • Blueberry Academy Director
Director • Instructor • League Club • Student • Top Champion


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