Champion (Trainer class)
A Champion (Japanese: チャンピオン Champion) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. It is the name given for the trainer who last defeated the Elite Four and the previous Pokémon Champion.
Although the player character is always introduced to the Champion before challenging the Elite Four, there is often nothing to suggest their status, so it is often a "surprise" to find out that that person is the Champion.
After becoming Champion, the player returns home, rather than staying at the Pokémon League to fight challengers. The previous Champion keeps his/her position. This may be a decision of the player character and his/her family rather than official Pokémon League rules, as Champion Blue also keeps his position.
List of champions
Kanto/Johto
File:RBChamp.PNG Blue from Pokémon Red and Blue |
File:Lancegsc.gif Lance from Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal |
Hoenn
File:RS Steven.png Steven from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire |
File:E-Wallace.png Wallace from Pokémon Emerald |
Sinnoh
- Cynthia (Diamond/Pearl/Platinum)
File:DP Shirona.png Cynthia from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl |
File:CynthiaPlatinum.gif Cynthia from Pokémon Platinum |
Trivia
- Unlike the Elite Four, all five Champions (including Wallace) have appeared in the anime at some point.
In other languages
- French: Maitre
- German: Champ
- Italian: Campione
- Korean: 챔피언 (Champion)
- Spanish: Campeón
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