Youngster (Trainer class)

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Youngster
たんパンこぞう Shorts Youngster
VSYoungster PE.png
VS model from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Other names たんぱんこぞう Shorts Youngster (prior to Generation IV)
Lad (Stadium)
Introduced in Generation I
Appears in Red, Blue, and Yellow
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Black and White, Black 2 and White 2
X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Sword and Shield
Stadium, Stadium 2, Battrio, Masters
Gender Male only
Female Counterpart Lass
Notable members Joey, Nicholai, A.J.Y
Animated debut AG005|In the Knicker of Time!
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship (The Golden Boys)
Murkrow Row (Adventures)

A Youngster (Japanese: たんぱんこぞう Shorts Youngster in Generation I to III, たんパンこぞう Shorts Youngster in Generation IV onward) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation I games. They are depicted as average young boys wearing caps (except for in Kalos, and Alola) and short pants.

They use a variety of Pokémon, but they tend to use common ones that are caught early in their respective games. In Unova and Kalos, a significant amount of Youngsters specialize in Bug-type Pokémon, likely due to the absence of the Bug Catcher class in those regions. Some will give out Ultra Balls when defeated. In the Battle Maison, they specialize in Bug- and Normal-type Pokémon.

Youngsters appear to be the male counterparts of Lasses.

In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Youngsters will award three Poké Balls along with prize money upon being defeated, except for Master Trainers.

In Pokémon Stadium, they are referred to as Lads.

Appearance

In the core series

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Sprite from
Red and Blue
Sprite from
Yellow
Sprite from
Generation II
Sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Sprite from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Sprite from
Black and White
Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Psychic I OD.png Arthur II OD.png Youngster RSE OD.png Youngster FRLG OD.png Youngster DPPt OD.png Youngster HGSS OD.png Youngster OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation I
Overworld sprite from
Generation II
Overworld sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Overworld sprite from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Overworld sprite from
Generation V
VSYoungster.png VSYoungster ORAS.png Spr SM Youngster.png VSYoungster SM.png VSYoungster 2 SM.png VSYoungster 2 USUM.png VSYoungster PE.png
VS portrait from
Generation VI*
VS portrait from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
In-battle model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon
VS model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon
VS model with a Z-Ring from
Sun and Moon
VS model with a Z-Power Ring from
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
VS model from
Let's Go, Pikachu!
and Let's Go, Eevee!
Youngster XY OD.png XY Youngster Icon.png Youngster ORAS OD.png Youngster SM OD.png VSYoungster Master PE.png
Overworld model from
X and Y
PSS icon from
X and Y
Overworld model from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Master Trainer VS model from
Let's Go, Pikachu!
and Let's Go, Eevee!

In other games

SJP Youngster.png S2 Youngster.pngS2 Youngster alt.pngS2 Youngster alt2.png Spr Masters Youngster.png VSYoungster Masters.png
Portrait from
Japanese Stadium
Portraits from
Stadium 2
Model from
Masters
VS model from
Masters

Artwork

Emerald Youngster.png XY Youngster.png ORAS Youngster.png
Art from Emerald Art from Generation VI* Art from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Trainer list

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow


Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal


Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Generation III)/Youngster

Pokémon Emerald


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation III)/Youngster

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Generation IV)/Youngster

Pokémon Platinum


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)/Youngster

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver


Pokémon Black and White


See more: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Youngster

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2


Pokémon X and Y


See more: List of Battle Maison Trainers/Youngster

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire


Pokémon Sun and Moon


See more:
List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Youngster
List of Battle Tree Trainers/Youngster

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon


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


Pokémon Sword and Shield


Pokémon Stadium


Pokémon Stadium 2


In the anime

In the main series

A Youngster in the anime

In the Advanced Generation series, Nicholai's appearance is based on the Youngster class.

Cameron, one of Ash's Unova rivals, who debuted in Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!, is based on the Youngster class, and is even represented as a Youngster in the Download Tournament "You Challenge the Unova League Too!".

A Youngster briefly appeared in Cilan's flashback in There's a New Gym Leader in Town!.

A Youngster briefly appeared in Till We Compete Again!, preparing to choose a starter Pokémon from Professor Sycamore.

A Youngster briefly appeared in Getting Down to The Ire!, where he observed the Manalo Conference alongside a Lass and a Roggenrola.

Pokémon

Pawniard
Youngster's Pawniard

Nothing is known about the Youngster's Pawniard, as it was only seen standing alongside him during a brief flashback.

None of Pawniard's moves are known.

In Pokémon Origins

A Youngster in Pokémon Origins

A Youngster appeared in File 1: Red, using an outfit based on the FireRed and LeafGreen sprite. He challenged Red to a battle, but it was quickly defeated by Red's Charmander. As Red didn't know that other Trainers' Pokémon couldn't be caught, he tried to catch the Youngster's Nidoran♀, but his Poké Ball bounced off of it, after which the Youngster recalled his Pokémon. For Red's request, he agreed to show him where he caught his Nidoran♀, so that Red could catch one of his own.

Pokémon

Nidoran♀
Youngster's Nidoran♀
Debut File 1: Red

This Nidoran♀ was used to battle Red's Charmander, but she lost.

None of Nidoran♀'s moves are known.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

A Youngster in the animated trailer

A Youngster appeared in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, where he battled Brendan's Treecko using Zigzagoon.

Pokémon

Zigzagoon
Youngster's Zigzagoon

Zigzagoon was sent out to battle Brendan's Treecko.

Zigzagoon's only known move is Tackle.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 潘めぐみ Megumi Han


In the manga

A Youngster in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Main article: Joey

Joey is Professor Elm's assistant and his errand boy. His partner Pokémon is Rattata. In Chuang Yi's translations of the manga, he was known as Grant. However, VIZ Media's translations properly identify him as Joey.

Emerald arc

In Epilogue, Joey makes a cameo appearance in one of the ships heading to the Battle Frontier.

Diamond & Pearl arc

A Youngster appears in A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium, where he serves as Platinum's first opponent at the Oreburgh Gym.

Platinum arc

A Youngster appears in Softening Up Kakuna as a challenger of the Battle Factory. In the battle shown, he rents a Gabite, Finneon, and Forretress, later trading the Forretress for a Trash Cloak Wormadam.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

A Youngster is seen amongst the many people visiting the Safari Zone in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down.

Black & White arc

A Youngster with a Woobat appeared in An Odd Speech, listening to Ghetsis's speech but ultimately disregarding what he said about releasing his Pokémon.

A Youngster with a Crustle is seen in Dream a Little Dream amongst the many Trainers entering Victory Road.

Pokémon

Here is a listing of the Oreburgh Gym Youngster's Pokémon:

Geodude
Youngster's Geodude

The Youngster at the Oreburgh Gym sent out a Geodude to challenge Platinum's Piplup. Geodude was defeated off-panel, allowing Platinum to move on to challenge Roark.

None of Geodude's moves are known.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

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Joey (Japanese: ゴロウ Gorō) appears in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 短褲小子 Dyúnfu Síují *
短褲男孩 Dyúnfu Nàahmhàaih *
Mandarin 短褲小子 / 短裤小子 Duǎnkù Xiǎozi *
短褲少年 Duǎnkù Shàonián *
短褲男孩 Duǎnkù Nánhái *
France Flag.png European French Gamin
Germany Flag.png German Teenager (I-VI)
Knirps (VII)
Italy Flag.png Italian Bullo*
Marmocchio
South Korea Flag.png Korean 반바지 꼬마 Banbaji Kkoma
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Jovem
Spain Flag.png European Spanish Joven
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Cậu bé quần ngắn
Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Kanto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*Bug CatcherBurglarCamper*ChampionGSCFRLGHGSSPE
ChannelerElite FourGSCFRLGHGSSPEEngineerFishermanGamer*GentlemanGym Leader*GSCFRLGHGSSPE
HikerJugglerLassPicnicker*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Trainer*GSCPEPsychicRivalFRLGRockerRoughneck*
SailorScientistSuper NerdSwimmerTamerTeam Rocket Boss*FRLGHGSSPETeam Rocket Grunt*Youngster
BoarderHGSSDouble TeamHGSSFirebreatherGSCHGSSGuitaristGSCHGSSMediumGSCHGSS
PokéfanGSCHGSSSchool Kid*GSCHGSSSkierHGSSTeacherGSCHGSSTwinsGSCFRLGHGSS
Cool CoupleFRLGCrush KinFRLGSis and BroFRLGYoung CoupleFRLGHGSS
Coach TrainerPEKarate MasterPEPunk GuyPETeam RocketPETeam Rocket AdminPE
Master TrainersPE
Unused Trainer class:
ChiefRGBY
Sevii Islands Aroma LadyBikerBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCamperCool CoupleCooltrainerCrush Girl
Crush KinCue BallFishermanGentlemanHikerJugglerLadyLassPainterPicnickerPokéManiac
PKMN BreederPKMN RangerPsychicRuin ManiacScientistSis and BroSwimmerTamer
Team Rocket AdminTeam Rocket GruntTwinsTuberYoung CoupleYoungster
Trainer Tower only:
BeautyBurglarEngineerRockerSailorSuper Nerd
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

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

Hoenn Ace Trainer*Aqua AdminSEASAqua LeaderSEASAroma LadyBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack Belt
Bug CatcherBug ManiacCamperChampionCollectorDragon TamerElite FourExpertFisherman
GentlemanGuitaristHex ManiacHikerInterviewers*KindlerLadyLassLeaderMagma AdminREOR
Magma LeaderREORNinja BoyOld CoupleParasol LadyPicnickerPoké Fan*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Breeder*
Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*PsychicRich BoyRuin ManiacSailorSchoolkid*Sis & Bro*Swimmer
Team Aqua GruntSEASTeam Magma GruntREORTeammates*TriathleteTuberTwinsWinstrateYoung CoupleYoungster
Ace DuoORASBrains & BrawnORASBackpackerORASDelinquentORASFairy Tale GirlORASFare PrinceORAS
Free DiverORASLeadersORASLorekeeperORASMysterious SistersORASProprietorORASRotation GirlORAS
Scuba DiverORASSecret Base ExpertORASSecret Base TrainerORASSootopolitanORASStreet ThugORAS
Battle Frontier only:E
Arena TycoonDome AceFactory HeadPalace MavenPike QueenPyramid KingSalon Maiden
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:ORAS
ArtistBattle ChatelaineButlerChefFurisode GirlGarçonGardenerMadameMaidMonsieurOwnerPreschooler
Punk GirlPunk GuyRising StarRoller SkaterSchoolboySchoolgirlScientistTouristVeteranWaitressWorker
Sinnoh Ace TrainerAroma LadyArtistBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCameramanCamperChampion
ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP
Unova Ace TrainerArtistBackersBackpackerBakerBattle GirlBikerBlack BeltChampionClerk
CyclistDancerDepot AgentDoctorElite FourFishermanGAME FREAKGentlemanGym Leader*
HarlequinHikerHooligansHoopsterInfielderJanitorLadyLassLinebackerMaidMotorcyclistMusician
NurseNursery AideParasol LadyPilotPokéfanPKMN BreederPKMN RangerPokémon Trainer*Policeman
PreschoolerPsychicRich BoyRoughneckSchool KidScientistSmasherSocialiteStrikerSubway Boss
SwimmerTeam PlasmaTeam Plasma GruntThe RichesBWTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoungster
BeautyB2W2Boss TrainerB2W2GuitaristB2W2
Pokéstar Studios only:B2W2
A-list ActorActorActressBig StarCelebrityChic ActressChild StarComedian
Fine ActorMovie StarNew ActressStar ActorSuit ActorUnique StarVeteran Star
Pokémon World Tournament only:B2W2
Junior RepresentativeMaster RepresentativeSenior Representative
World ChampionWorld FinalistWorld Runner-up
Blueberry Academy only:SV
BB League ChampionBB League Elite FourBlueberry Academy Director
DirectorInstructorLeague ClubStudentTop Champion
Kalos Ace DuoAce TrainerArtistArtist FamilyBackpackerBattle GirlBeautyBlack BeltBrains & Brawn
ButlerChampionChefDriverElite FourFairy Tale GirlFishermanFurisode GirlGarçonGardener
Hex ManiacHikerHoneymoonersLassLeaderLumiose Gang MemberMysterious SistersOwner
Poké FanPoké Fan FamilyPokémon BreederPokémon ProfessorPokémon RangerPokémon Trainer
PreschoolerPsychicPunk CouplePunk GirlPunk GuyRangersRising StarRoller Skater
SchoolboySchoolgirlScientistSky TrainerSuccessorSuspicious ChildSuspicious Lady
Suspicious WomanSwimmerTeam FlareTeam Flare AdminTeam Flare BossTeam Flare Grunt
TouristTwinsVeteranWaitressWorkerYoungster
Battle Chateau ranks:
By male: BaronViscountEarlMarquisDukeGrand Duke
By female: BaronessViscountessCountessMarchionessDuchessGrand Duchess
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:
Battle ChatelaineLadyMadameMaidMonsieurRich Boy
Unused Trainer classes:
Ace SurferSwimmers
Alola Ace DuoAce TrainerAether Branch ChiefAether FoundationAether Foundation Employee
Aether PresidentAthletic SiblingsBackpackerBeautyBellhopBlack BeltCaptainCollectorCookDancer
Eevee UserElite FourEspeon UserFirefighterFishermanFlareon UserGAME FREAKGentlemanGlaceon User
Golf BuddiesGolferHikerHoneymoonersIsland KahunaJanitorJolteon UserKarate FamilyLassLeafeon User
MadameOffice WorkerPokémon BreederPokémon ProfessorPokémon TrainerPolice OfficerPreschooler
PrincipalPunk GirlPunk GuyPunk PairRising StarRising Star DuoScientistSightseerSwimmerSwimmers
Swimmer GirlsSylveon UserTeacherTeam SkullTeam Skull AdminTeam Skull BossTeam Skull Grunt
Trial GuideTwinsUmbreon UserVaporeon UserVeteranVeteran DuoWorkerYoungsterYouth Athlete
ActorUSUMCapoeira CoupleUSUMDancing FamilyUSUMKantonian GymUSUMMaster & ApprenticeUSUM
ReporterUSUMSparring PartnersUSUMSurferUSUMTeam AquaUSUMTeam FlareUSUMTeam GalacticUSUM
Team MagmaUSUMTeam PlasmaUSUMTeam Rainbow RocketUSUMTeam Rainbow Rocket GruntUSUM
Tourist CoupleUSUMUltra Forest KartenvoyUSUltra Recon SquadUSUM
Battle Tree, Battle Royal Dome, and Battle Agency only:
Battle LegendPokémon Center LadyPro Wrestler
Galar ArtistBackpackerBeautyBlack BeltCabbieCafé MasterCameramanChampionColleaguesCookDancerDaring Couple
DoctorFisherGAME FREAK'sGym ChallengerGym LeaderGym TrainerGentlemanHikerInterviewersLassLeague Staff
Macro Cosmos'sMadameMedical TeamModelMusic CrewMusicianOffice WorkerPoké KidPokémon Breeder
Pokémon TrainerPolice OfficerPostmanRail StaffReporterSchoolboySchoolgirlSwimmerTeam Yell GruntWorkerYoungster
Expansion Pass only:
Dojo MasterDojo MatronMaster Dojo Student


Pasio Trainer classes
Ace TrainerAether FoundationAether Foundation EmployeeBeautyBlack BeltCamperCollectorHex Maniac
HikerLassMasked ManMasked WomanPoké FanPoké KidPokémon RangerPreschoolerPunk Girl
Rising StarScientistSightseerStreet ThugSwimmerTeam Aqua GruntTeam Flare Grunt
Team Galactic GruntTeam Magma GruntTeam Plasma GruntTeam Rocket GruntTeam Yell GruntYoungster


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