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'''GAME FREAK''' (Japanese: '''ゲームフリーク''' ''Game Freak'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that debuted in the [[Generation V]] games.
'''GAME FREAK's''' (Japanese: '''ゲームフリーク''' ''Game Freak'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that debuted in the [[Generation V]] games.


==In the games==
==In the games==
[[Game Freak]] employees appear in each of the main series games, with their headquarters on the third floor of the [[Celadon Condominiums]]. In the games in which [[Kanto]] is not visitable, they sometimes appear on vacation, with a group in [[Lilycove City]], staying in the [[Cove Lily Motel]], and a single member staying at the [[Hotel Grand Lake]] in [[Valor Lakefront]]. The main reason to visit them is to obtain a [[diploma]], awarded after the completion of the [[Pokédex]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the sound designer gives the [[GB Sounds]] after the player has obtained all 8 Kanto Badges.
[[Game Freak]] employees appear in each of the main series games, with their headquarters on the third floor of the [[Celadon Condominiums]]. In the games in which [[Kanto]] is not visitable, they sometimes appear on vacation, with a group in [[Lilycove City]], staying in the [[Cove Lily Motel]], and a single member staying at the [[Hotel Grand Lake]] in [[Valor Lakefront]]. The main reason to visit them is to obtain a [[diploma]], awarded after the completion of the [[Pokédex]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the sound designer gives the [[GB Sounds]] after the player has obtained all eight Kanto Badges.


Game Freak has its own building in [[Castelia City]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}, where a character representing [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled after stopping [[Team Plasma]]. Game Freak is found on 22F, just like in their real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, aside from Morimoto, another employee which is based on [[Kōji Nishino]] can also be fought. Nishino uses a {{p|Snorlax}} as his highest leveled Pokémon, a reference to his nickname カビゴン ''Kabigon'', after which Snorlax is named. In the English versions, he calls himself Snorlax. In [[Generation V]], Morimoto exclusively uses {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|Pokémon that debuted in Generation V}}.
Game Freak has its own building in [[Castelia City]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}, where a character representing [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled after stopping [[Team Plasma]]. Game Freak is found on 22F, just like in their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, aside from Morimoto, another employee which is based on [[Kōji Nishino]] can also be fought. Nishino uses a {{p|Snorlax}} as his highest leveled Pokémon, a reference to his nickname カビゴン ''Kabigon'', after which Snorlax is named. In the English versions, he calls himself Snorlax. In [[Generation V]], Morimoto exclusively uses {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|Pokémon that debuted in Generation V}}.


In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}, Game Freak has an office located in [[Heahea City]]. Morimoto returns as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} the player can battle once per day, though the player must have become the {{pkmn|Champion}} to do so. After being defeated for the first time, he will give the player the [[Oval Charm]]. In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, [[Kazumasa Iwao]], for a [[Double Battle]].
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}, Game Freak has an office located in [[Heahea City]]. Morimoto returns as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} the player can battle once per day, though the player must have become the {{pkmn|Champion}} to do so. After being defeated for the first time, he will give the player the [[Oval Charm]]. In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, [[Kazumasa Iwao]], for a [[Double Battle]]. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Morimoto makes a similar cameo, but as a {{tc|Coach Trainer}} instead.


In [[Generation VII]], Morimoto exclusively uses {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|Pokémon that debuted in Generation I}}, a reference to the fact that Pokémon Sun and Moon were released in celebration of the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary|20th anniversary]] of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, and keeps his Pokémon in {{ball|Ultra}}s. Iwao uses {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, and is the only character of this class to use a unique model. He keeps his Pokémon in {{ball|Repeat}}s.
In [[Generation VII]], Morimoto exclusively uses {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|Pokémon that debuted in Generation I}}, a reference to the fact that Pokémon Sun and Moon were released in celebration of the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary|20th anniversary]] of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, and keeps his Pokémon in [[Ultra Ball]]s. Iwao uses {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, and is the only character of this class to use a unique model. He keeps his Pokémon in [[Repeat Ball]]s.


===Appearance===
In {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, Game Freak is located in the western building of Hotel Ionia in [[Circhester]]. During the post-game, Morimoto can be challenged to a Double Battle once per day, and gives the player the Oval Charm after being defeated for the first time. In these games, he takes on the appearance of a {{tc|Police Officer}}.
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In {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Game Freak is located at Hotel Grand Lake. During the post-game, Morimoto, appearing as a male {{tc|Swimmer}}, can be challenged to a battle once per day. Like in Sword and Shield, he gives the player the Oval Charm after being defeated for the first time.
 
===Gallery===
====Sprites and models====
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr BW Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Hiker.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Hiker.png]]
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr SM Veteran M.png|110px]]
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSVeteran M SM.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr USUM Iwao.png|110px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr USUM Iwao.png|110px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSIwao.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSIwao.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSMorimoto SwSh.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSSwimmer M BDSP.png|110px]]
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| Morimoto's sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Morimoto's sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Morimoto's sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| Morimoto's sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| Nishino's sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| Nishino's sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| Morimoto's in-battle model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| Morimoto's in-battle model from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| Morimoto's VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| Morimoto's VS model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| Iwao's in-battle model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| Iwao's in-battle model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| Iwao's VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| Iwao's VS model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| Morimoto's VS model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
| Morimoto's VS model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
|-
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| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Morimoto OD.png]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Morimoto OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Nishino OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Nishino OD.png]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Veteran m SM OD.png|100px]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Veteran m SM OD.png|100px]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Iwao USUM OD.png|100px]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Iwao USUM OD.png|100px]]
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| colspan="2" | Morimoto's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| colspan="2" | Morimoto's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| Nishino's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Nishino's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| colspan=2|Morimoto's overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| colspan=2|Morimoto's overworld model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| colspan=2|Iwao's overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| colspan=2|Iwao's overworld model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
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{{Trainerlist/h|2|black|white}}
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{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Castelia City|GAME FREAK]] [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]]}}
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{{Trainerlist/h|2|black 2|white 2}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Castelia City|GAME FREAK]] [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Castelia City|GAME FREAK]] [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]]}}
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{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Castelia City|GAME FREAK]] [[Kōji Nishino|Nishino]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Castelia City|GAME FREAK]] [[Kōji Nishino|Nishino]]}}
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{{Trainerlist/h|2|sun|moon}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Heahea City|GAME FREAK]] [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Heahea City|GAME FREAK]] [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|5,952|6|115|Kangaskhan|62|135|Jolteon|62|136|Flareon|62|134|Vaporeon|62|068|Machamp|62|149|Dragonite|62}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=7|1|5,952|6|115|Kangaskhan|62|135|Jolteon|62|136|Flareon|62|134|Vaporeon|62|068|Machamp|62|149|Dragonite|62}}
{{Trainerlist/f|moon}}
{{Trainerlist/f|moon}}


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{{Trainerlist/h|2|ultra sun|ultra moon}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Heahea City|GAME FREAK]] [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]]<br><small>[[Double Battle]] with Iwao</small>}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Heahea City|GAME FREAK]] [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]]<br><small>[[Double Battle]] with Iwao</small>}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|6,808|3|094|Gengar|57|068|Machamp|57|149|Dragonite|57}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=7|1|6,808|3|094|Gengar|57|068|Machamp|57|149|Dragonite|57}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Heahea City|GAME FREAK]] [[Kazumasa Iwao|Iwao]]<br><small>[[Double Battle]] with Morimoto</small>}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Heahea City|GAME FREAK]] [[Kazumasa Iwao|Iwao]]<br><small>[[Double Battle]] with Morimoto</small>}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|6,808|3|352|Kecleon|56|424|Ambipom|56|242|Blissey|56}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=7|1|6,808|3|352|Kecleon|56|424|Ambipom|56|242|Blissey|56}}
{{Trainerlist/f|ultra moon}}
{{Trainerlist/f|ultra moon}}
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
{{Trainerlist/h|2|sword|shield}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Circhester|GAME FREAK's]] [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=8|1|13,000|6|864|Cursola|65|853|Grapploct|65|874|Stonjourner|65|887|Dragapult|65|839|Coalossal|65|143|Snorlax|{{tt|65|Dynamax}}}}
{{Trainerlist/f|shield}}
====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl====
{{Trainerlist/h|2|brilliant diamond|shining pearl}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Sinnoh Route 213|GAME FREAK's]] [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|1|13,000|6|442|Spiritomb|63|424|Ambipom|64|450|Hippowdon|64|134|Vaporeon|65|135|Jolteon|65|136|Flareon|65}}
{{Trainerlist/f|shining pearl}}
==Trivia==
* Iwao is the only member of this Trainer class to use a unique sprite or model.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{TrainerNav|HP|unova=yes|alola=yes}}
{{TrainerNav|black|sinnoh=yes|unova=yes|alola=yes|galar=yes}}


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Latest revision as of 16:14, 13 April 2024

GAME FREAK's
ゲームフリーク Game Freak
VSSwimmer M BDSP.png
VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Other names GAME FREAK (Generations V and VII)
Introduced in Generation V
Appears in Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl
Gender Male
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members Morimoto, Nishino, Iwao
Anime debut
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut {{{manga}}}

GAME FREAK's (Japanese: ゲームフリーク Game Freak) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation V games.

In the games

Game Freak employees appear in each of the main series games, with their headquarters on the third floor of the Celadon Condominiums. In the games in which Kanto is not visitable, they sometimes appear on vacation, with a group in Lilycove City, staying in the Cove Lily Motel, and a single member staying at the Hotel Grand Lake in Valor Lakefront. The main reason to visit them is to obtain a diploma, awarded after the completion of the Pokédex. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the sound designer gives the GB Sounds after the player has obtained all eight Kanto Badges.

Game Freak has its own building in Castelia City in Pokémon Black and White, where a character representing Shigeki Morimoto can be battled after stopping Team Plasma. Game Freak is found on 22F, just like in their former real-world office in Carrot Tower. In Black 2 and White 2, aside from Morimoto, another employee which is based on Kōji Nishino can also be fought. Nishino uses a Snorlax as his highest leveled Pokémon, a reference to his nickname カビゴン Kabigon, after which Snorlax is named. In the English versions, he calls himself Snorlax. In Generation V, Morimoto exclusively uses Pokémon that debuted in Generation V.

In Sun and Moon, Game Freak has an office located in Heahea City. Morimoto returns as a Trainer the player can battle once per day, though the player must have become the Champion to do so. After being defeated for the first time, he will give the player the Oval Charm. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, Kazumasa Iwao, for a Double Battle. In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Morimoto makes a similar cameo, but as a Coach Trainer instead.

In Generation VII, Morimoto exclusively uses Pokémon that debuted in Generation I, a reference to the fact that Pokémon Sun and Moon were released in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green, and keeps his Pokémon in Ultra Balls. Iwao uses Normal-type Pokémon, and is the only character of this class to use a unique model. He keeps his Pokémon in Repeat Balls.

In Sword and Shield, Game Freak is located in the western building of Hotel Ionia in Circhester. During the post-game, Morimoto can be challenged to a Double Battle once per day, and gives the player the Oval Charm after being defeated for the first time. In these games, he takes on the appearance of a Police Officer.

In Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Game Freak is located at Hotel Grand Lake. During the post-game, Morimoto, appearing as a male Swimmer, can be challenged to a battle once per day. Like in Sword and Shield, he gives the player the Oval Charm after being defeated for the first time.

Gallery

Sprites and models

Spr BW Veteran M.png Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png Spr B2W2 Hiker.png Spr SM Veteran M.png VSVeteran M SM.png Spr USUM Iwao.png VSIwao.png VSMorimoto SwSh.png VSSwimmer M BDSP.png
Morimoto's sprite from
Black and White 		Morimoto's sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2 		Nishino's sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2 		Morimoto's in-battle model from Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon 		Morimoto's VS model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon 		Iwao's in-battle model from
Ultra Sun and
Ultra Moon 		Iwao's VS model from
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon 		Morimoto's VS model from
Sword and Shield 		Morimoto's VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and
Shining Pearl
Morimoto OD.png Nishino OD.png Veteran m SM OD.png Iwao USUM OD.png
Morimoto's overworld sprite from
Generation V 		Nishino's overworld sprite from
Generation V 		Morimoto's overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon 		Iwao's overworld model from
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Trainer list

Pokémon Black and White


Pokémon Black 2 and White 2


Pokémon Sun and Moon


Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon


Pokémon Sword and Shield


Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl


Trivia

  • Iwao is the only member of this Trainer class to use a unique sprite or model.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese GAME FREAK
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Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
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
Alola Ace Duo • Ace Trainer • Aether Branch Chief • Aether Foundation • Aether Foundation Employee
Aether President • Athletic Siblings • Backpacker • Beauty • Bellhop • Black Belt • Captain • Collector • Cook • Dancer
Eevee User • Elite Four • Espeon User • Firefighter • Fisherman • Flareon User • GAME FREAK • Gentleman • Glaceon User
Golf Buddies • Golfer • Hiker • Honeymooners • Island Kahuna • Janitor • Jolteon User • Karate Family • Lass • Leafeon User
Madame • Office Worker • Pokémon Breeder • Pokémon Professor • Pokémon Trainer • Police Officer • Preschooler
Principal • Punk Girl • Punk Guy • Punk Pair • Rising Star • Rising Star Duo • Scientist • Sightseer • Swimmer • Swimmers
Swimmer Girls • Sylveon User • Teacher • Team Skull • Team Skull Admin • Team Skull Boss • Team Skull Grunt
Trial Guide • Twins • Umbreon User • Vaporeon User • Veteran • Veteran Duo • Worker • Youngster • Youth Athlete
ActorUSUM • Capoeira CoupleUSUM • Dancing FamilyUSUM • Kantonian GymUSUM • Master & ApprenticeUSUM
ReporterUSUM • Sparring PartnersUSUM • SurferUSUM • Team AquaUSUM • Team FlareUSUM • Team GalacticUSUM
Team MagmaUSUM • Team PlasmaUSUM • Team Rainbow RocketUSUM • Team Rainbow Rocket GruntUSUM
Tourist CoupleUSUM • Ultra Forest KartenvoyUS • Ultra Recon SquadUSUM
Battle Tree, Battle Royal Dome, and Battle Agency only:
Battle Legend • Pokémon Center Lady • Pro Wrestler
Galar Artist • Backpacker • Beauty • Black Belt • Cabbie • Café Master • Cameraman • Champion • Colleagues • Cook • Dancer • Daring Couple
Doctor • Fisher • GAME FREAK's • Gym Challenger • Gym Leader • Gym Trainer • Gentleman • Hiker • Interviewers • Lass • League Staff
Macro Cosmos's • Madame • Medical Team • Model • Music Crew • Musician • Office Worker • Poké Kid • Pokémon Breeder
Pokémon Trainer • Police Officer • Postman • Rail Staff • Reporter • Schoolboy • Schoolgirl • Swimmer • Team Yell Grunt • Worker • Youngster
Expansion Pass only:
Dojo Master • Dojo Matron • Master Dojo Student
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