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Humans are a species that live in the Pokémon world. They are found in all regions barring those used as the setting for Mystery Dungeon games and Pikachu's Adventure, although games in the Mystery Dungeon series feature once-human protagonists as well as Pokémon that were once human, e.g., Gengar, the leader of Team Meanies. The Pokémon anime and main-series games revolve around the relationship between humans and their Pokémon.
Unlike the relationship between humans and animals in the real world, that between humans and Pokémon is almost universally portrayed as one of complete genetic distinction. It's never been stated how humans and Pokémon are related to one another except a few Sinnoh myths, where it is mentioned that humans and Pokémon once coexisted as a single species at one point.
Humans are the dominant species in the Pokémon world and have achieved a level of technology unparalleled by any other species on the planet. Much of human technology appears to be based around the concept of human-Pokémon relations; this technology includes the ubiquitous Poké Ball as well as teleportation and data transfer systems designed to store and move captured Pokémon at their Trainer's convenience. Humans have also created artificial Pokémon, such as Porygon, a product of artificial intelligence programming and light manipulation, and Mewtwo, a powerful clone of Mew. Humans in the Pokémon world also seem to have similar behavioral characteristics, both in anime and games.
In terms of physical characteristics, The humans of the Pokémon world are similar to humans of the real world, and a similar genetic diversity. The major differences being natural hair color, which could be virtually any color of the rainbow. The humans of the Pokémon World are also seemingly capable of withstanding physical trauma that would seriously hurt or kill a real person, such as being burned, frozen or electrically shocked. A few indivduals are even capable of displaying abilities that are well beyond human ability, such as Psychic or Aura powers.
List of groups of humans important to the Pokémon world
- International Police: A law-enforcement organization.
- Pokémon Association: Handles legislature regarding Pokémon.
- Pokémon Breeder: Raises and mates Pokémon for genetic improvements such as moves, individual values, and natures.
- Pokémon Coordinator: Strives to be beautiful alongside their Pokémon.
- Pokémon Professor: Researches Pokémon.
- Pokémon Ranger: Utilizes the power of Pokémon to protect them and the environment.
- Pokémon Trainer: Raises, travels with, and battles with Pokémon.
- Villainous teams: Always human outside of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, the villainous teams threaten the region, and serve as something to be defeated. Examples would include Team Rocket and Team Galactic.
