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'''Interviewers''' (Japanese: '''インタビュアー''' ''Interviewers'') is a type of [[Double Battle|Double-Battling]] [[Pokémon Trainer]] class that first debuted in the [[Generation III]] games. The pair is made up of a {{tc|Reporter}} and a {{tc|Cameraman}}. In [[Generation IV]], Reporters and Cameramen can be battled alone, while in [[Generation III]] they appear only in pairs as Interviewers.
'''Interviewers''' (Japanese: '''インタビュアー''' ''Interviewers'') is a type of [[Double Battle|Double-Battling]] [[Pokémon Trainer]] class that first debuted in the [[Generation III]] games. The pair is made up of a {{tc|Reporter}} and a {{tc|Cameraman}}. In [[Generation IV]], Reporters and Cameramen can be battled alone, while in Generations III and {{gen|VIII}}, they appear only in pairs as Interviewers.


In [[Hoenn]]-based games, "Interviewer" specifically refers to [[Gabby and Ty]], who can be battled on Routes {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|118|Hoenn}} and {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}. In [[Sinnoh]]-based games, it specifically refers to [[Roxy and Oli]], who can be battled in [[Jubilife TV]] headquarters in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} and various [[Pokémon Center]]s around [[Sinnoh]] in {{v2|Platinum}}.
In [[Hoenn]]-based games, "Interviewer" specifically refers to [[Gabby and Ty]], who can be battled on Routes {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}, and {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}. In [[Sinnoh]]-based games, it specifically refers to [[Roxy and Oli]], who can be battled in [[Jubilife TV]] headquarters in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} and various [[Pokémon Center]]s around [[Sinnoh]] in {{v2|Platinum}}.


In Generation III, they were known as '''Interviewer''', which made it sound as though only Gabby belonged to the class; however, starting in the English versions of the [[Generation IV]] games, they are correctly known as '''Interviewers'''.
In Generation III, they were known as '''Interviewer''', which made it sound as though only Gabby belonged to the class; however, starting in the English versions of the [[Generation IV]] games, they are correctly known as '''Interviewers'''.
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| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}" | [[File:VSInterviewers.png|150px]]
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| {{color2|000|Gabby and Ty}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| {{color2|000|Gabby and Ty}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| {{color2|000|Roxy and Oli}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| {{color2|000|Roxy and Oli}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Gabby and Ty}}'s VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
| colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Gabby and Ty}}'s VS portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
| colspan=2 | Gillian and Cam's VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VIII}}
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:80px; padding:15px" |[[File:Interviewer f RSE OD.png]][[File:Interviewer m RSE OD.png]]
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===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|sword|shield}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Interviewers Gillian and Cam}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{rt|5|Galar|3,600}}|2|694|Helioptile|18|599|Klink|18}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2nd|{{rt|10|Galar|9,400}}|4|695|Heliolisk|46|715|Noivern|47|601|Klinklang|46|777|Togedemaru|47}}
{{Trainerlist/f|shield}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
[[File:Gabby Ty.jpg|thumb|right|Gabby and Ty in the TCG|175px]]
[[File:Gabby Ty.jpg|thumb|175px|Gabby and Ty in the TCG]]
Gabby and Ty first appear on the {{TCG ID|EX Dragon|TV Reporter|88}} card in the {{TCG|EX Dragon}} expansion of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
Gabby and Ty first appear on the {{TCG ID|EX Dragon|TV Reporter|88}} card in the {{TCG|EX Dragon}} expansion of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].


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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Gabby Ty Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Gabby and Ty in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''[[PS391|Luring in a Lickilicky]]'', the Interviewers were seen in a flashback when the [[Pokétch Co. President]] told {{adv|Diamond}} that he saw a TV crew covering [[Lake Valor]].
{{main|Gabby and Ty}}
Gabby and Ty debuted in ''[[PS181|Creeping Past Cacnea]]'', interviewing [[Norman]] after a victorious battle. They would go on to play a notable roles in the ''{{chap|Ruby & Sapphire|Ruby & Sapphire}}'' and {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}s.
 
In ''[[PS391|Luring in a Lickilicky]]'', a pair of Interviewers was seen in a flashback, when the [[Pokétch Co. President]] told {{adv|Diamond}} that he saw a TV crew covering [[Lake Valor]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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Revision as of 05:32, 3 July 2020

Interviewers
インタビュアー Interviewers
ORAS Interviewers.png
Art from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Other names Interviewer (Generation III)
Introduced in Generation III
Appears in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Sword and Shield
Gender One female, one male
Counterpart Reporter, Cameraman
Notable members Gabby and Ty, Roxy and Oli
Anime debut
TCG debut EX Dragon
TCG card TV Reporter
Manga debut Creeping Past Cacnea (Adventures)

Interviewers (Japanese: インタビュアー Interviewers) is a type of Double-Battling Pokémon Trainer class that first debuted in the Generation III games. The pair is made up of a Reporter and a Cameraman. In Generation IV, Reporters and Cameramen can be battled alone, while in Generations III and VIII, they appear only in pairs as Interviewers.

In Hoenn-based games, "Interviewer" specifically refers to Gabby and Ty, who can be battled on Routes 111, 118, and 120. In Sinnoh-based games, it specifically refers to Roxy and Oli, who can be battled in Jubilife TV headquarters in Diamond and Pearl and various Pokémon Centers around Sinnoh in Platinum.

In Generation III, they were known as Interviewer, which made it sound as though only Gabby belonged to the class; however, starting in the English versions of the Generation IV games, they are correctly known as Interviewers.

Appearances

Spr RS Interviewer.png Spr DP Interviewers.png VSInterviewers.png VSInterviewers SwSh.png
Gabby and Ty's sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald 		Roxy and Oli's sprite from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum 		Gabby and Ty's VS portrait from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 		Gillian and Cam's VS model from
Generation VIII
Interviewer f RSE OD.pngInterviewer m RSE OD.png Reporter OD.pngCameraman OD.png
Gabby and Ty's overworld sprites from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald 		Roxy and Oli's overworld sprites from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Trainer list

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire


Pokémon Emerald


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


Pokémon Platinum


Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire


Pokémon Sword and Shield


In the TCG

Gabby and Ty in the TCG

Gabby and Ty first appear on the TV Reporter card in the EX Dragon expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
TV Reporter Su EX Dragon Uncommon 88/97 Rulers of the Heavens Uncommon 051/054
      Flygon Constructed Starter Deck   017/019
      Salamence Constructed Starter Deck   017/019
      Rayquaza Half Deck   015/019
      Fire Quick Construction Pack   010/015
      Water Quick Construction Pack   010/015
POP Series 2 Uncommon 11/17 Lucario Quarter Deck   009/015
EX Dragon Frontiers Uncommon 82/101 Shockwave! Tyranitar ex Constructed Standard Deck   020/024
      Champion Road C 062/066
      Champion Road SR 074/066
Interviewer's Questions Su Unleashed Uncommon 77/95 Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck Uncommon 011/015
Call of Legends Uncommon 79/95      
 


In the manga

Gabby and Ty in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Gabby and Ty

Gabby and Ty debuted in Creeping Past Cacnea, interviewing Norman after a victorious battle. They would go on to play a notable roles in the Ruby & Sapphire and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arcs.

In Luring in a Lickilicky, a pair of Interviewers was seen in a flashback, when the Pokétch Co. President told Diamond that he saw a TV crew covering Lake Valor.

Trivia

  • In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Versions, after Gabby and Ty are defeated, Gabby will ask the player to sum up the battle in a single word. This later shows up on TV, as part of a report broadcast region-wide. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player inputs text manually. The text inputted will be broadcast on the BuzzNav.
  • In Platinum, Interviewers Roxy and Oli can be found in these Pokémon Center locations around Sinnoh:
Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday: Eterna City
Monday: Jubilife City
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Veilstone City

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 採訪者 Chóifóng jé
Mandarin 採訪者 / 采访者 Cǎifǎng zhě
France Flag.png French Journalistes
Germany Flag.png German Interviewer
Italy Flag.png Italian Reporter
South Korea Flag.png Korean 인터뷰어 Interviewers
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Entrevistadora (manga)
Entrevistador (TCG)
Spain Flag.png Spanish Periodistas


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Hoenn Ace Trainer* • Aqua AdminSEAS • Aqua LeaderSEAS • Aroma Lady • Battle Girl • Beauty • Bird Keeper • Black Belt
Bug Catcher • Bug Maniac • Camper • Champion • Collector • Dragon Tamer • Elite Four • Expert • Fisherman
Gentleman • Guitarist • Hex Maniac • Hiker • Interviewers* • Kindler • Lady • Lass • Leader • Magma AdminREOR
Magma LeaderREOR • Ninja Boy • Old Couple • Parasol Lady • Picnicker • Poké Fan* • Poké Maniac* • Pokémon Breeder*
Pokémon Ranger* • Pokémon Trainer* • Psychic • Rich Boy • Ruin Maniac • Sailor • Schoolkid* • Sis & Bro* • Swimmer
Team Aqua GruntSEAS • Team Magma GruntREOR • Teammates* • Triathlete • Tuber • Twins • Winstrate • Young Couple • Youngster
Ace DuoORAS • Brains & BrawnORAS • BackpackerORAS • DelinquentORAS • Fairy Tale GirlORAS • Fare PrinceORAS
Free DiverORAS • LeadersORAS • LorekeeperORAS • Mysterious SistersORAS • ProprietorORAS • Rotation GirlORAS
Scuba DiverORAS • Secret Base ExpertORAS • Secret Base TrainerORAS • SootopolitanORAS • Street ThugORAS
Battle Frontier only:E
Arena Tycoon • Dome Ace • Factory Head • Palace Maven • Pike Queen • Pyramid King • Salon Maiden
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:ORAS
Artist • Battle Chatelaine • Butler • Chef • Furisode Girl • Garçon • Gardener • Madame • Maid • Monsieur • Owner • Preschooler
Punk Girl • Punk Guy • Rising Star • Roller Skater • Schoolboy • Schoolgirl • Scientist • Tourist • Veteran • Waitress • Worker
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
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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