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A '''Gambler''', '''Gamer''', or '''PI''' (Japanese: '''ギャンブラー''' ''Gambler'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games.  They are generally depicted as old men with dice and a dice cup.  In [[Generation IV]], they are young men in trenchcoats with coins.
A '''Gambler''', '''Gamer''', or '''PI''' (Japanese: '''ギャンブラー''' ''Gambler'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games.  In Generations I and {{Gen|III}}, they are depicted as old men with dice and a dice cup.  In [[Generation IV]], they are depicted as young men in trenchcoats with coins.


In the past, they were known as '''Gamblers''', but this was changed to '''Gamer''' in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. This occasionally caused slight problems, such as in FireRed and LeafGreen when Gamer Rich describes himself as a "rambling, gaming dude" instead of a "rambling, gambling dude." In the English releases of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, they are called PIs, likely because of the trenchcoat's stereotypical association with detectives allowing for easy censorship, but all their dialogue still revolves around gambling. PIs can also appear in Johto's Battle Frontier.
While they were known as '''Gamblers''' in Generation I, this was changed to '''Gamer''' in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} to avoid gambling references. This occasionally caused slight problems, such as in FireRed and LeafGreen when Gamer Rich describes himself as a "rambling, gaming dude" instead of a "rambling, gambling dude." In the English releases of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the Trainer class name was changed once again to '''PI''' (private investigator), likely because of the trenchcoat's stereotypical association with detectives allowing for hiding the censorship, but all their dialogue still revolves around gambling. PIs can also appear in Johto's Battle Frontier.


They use various Pokémon, but tend to rely on luck rather than skill. They mostly use one-hit KO moves such as {{m|Horn Drill}}, along with moves that also knock out the user but not always the opponent, such as {{m|Explosion}}.
In all games, they use various Pokémon, but tend to rely on luck rather than skill. They mostly use [[one-hit knockout move]]s such as {{m|Horn Drill}}, along with moves that also knock out the user but not always the opponent, such as {{m|Explosion}}.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
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{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Kanto Route 8|Gambler]]}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Kanto Route 8|Gambler]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1540|3|060|Poliwag|22|060|Poliwag|22|061|Poliwhirl|22|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1540|3|060|Poliwag|22|060|Poliwag|22|061|Poliwhirl|22|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|blue}}
{{Trainerlist/f|yellow}}


===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
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{{Trainerlist/b|2|4560|3|118|Goldeen|36|119|Seaking|37|119|Seaking|38|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2|4560|3|118|Goldeen|36|119|Seaking|37|119|Seaking|38|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|3|6960|3|119|Seaking|56|119|Seaking|57|119|Goldeen|58|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|3|6960|3|119|Seaking|56|119|Seaking|57|119|Goldeen|58|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|PI [[Seven Stars Restaurant|Kendrick]] <br>([[Multi Battle]])}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|PI [[Seven Stars Restaurant|Kendrick]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|7856|2|118|Goldeen|22|118|Goldeen|22}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|7856|2|118|Goldeen|22|118|Goldeen|22}}
{{Trainerlist/f|pearl}}
{{Trainerlist/f|pearl}}
:''See more: [[List of Battle Tower Trainers (Generation IV)/PI]]''


===Pokémon Platinum===
===Pokémon Platinum===
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{{Trainerlist/b|2|4800|1|119|Seaking|48|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2|4800|1|119|Seaking|48|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|3|6400|1|119|Seaking|64|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|3|6400|1|119|Seaking|64|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|PI [[Seven Stars Restaurant|Kendrick]]<br>(Double Battle)}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|PI [[Seven Stars Restaurant|Kendrick]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|5176|1|111|Rhyhorn|31|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|5176|1|111|Rhyhorn|31|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|platinum}}
{{Trainerlist/f|platinum}}
:''See more: [[List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)/PI]]''
===Pokémon Stadium===
{{Trainerlist/h|3|blue|red|green}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Prime Cup/Stadium Poké Ball Trainers|Gambler]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|----|6|074|Geodude|100|126|Magmar|100|086|Seel|100|118|Goldeen|100|098|Krabby|100|032|Nidoran♂|100}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2nd|----|6|074|Geodude|100|126|Magmar|100|035|Clefairy|100|063|Abra|100|096|Drowzee|100|122|Mr. Mime|100}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Prime Cup/Stadium Great Ball Trainers|Gambler]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|----|6|075|Graveler|100|035|Clefairy|100|077|Ponyta|100|119|Seaking|100|099|Kingler|100|033|Nidorino|100}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2nd|----|6|108|Lickitung|100|099|Kingler|100|050|Diglett|100|119|Seaking|100|061|Poliwhirl|100|030|Nidorina|100}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Prime Cup/Stadium Ultra Ball Trainers|Gambler]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|----|6|076|Golem|100|036|Clefable|100|087|Dewgong|100|078|Rapidash|100|127|Pinsir|100|034|Nidoking|100}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2nd|----|6|064|Kadabra|100|120|Staryu|100|079|Slowpoke|100|097|Hypno|100|040|Wigglytuff|100|102|Exeggcute|100}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|[[Prime Cup/Stadium Master Ball Trainers|Gambler]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|----|6|128|Tauros|100|080|Slowbro|100|051|Dugtrio|100|009|Blastoise|100|024|Arbok|100|149|Dragonite|100}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2nd|----|6|128|Tauros|100|078|Rapidash|100|051|Dugtrio|100|149|Dragonite|100|024|Arbok|100|031|Nidoqueen|100}}
{{Trainerlist/f|green}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:PI Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A PI in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:PI Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A PI in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{incomplete|section|Missing information about appearance in [[PS446]]}}
A PI appeared as a background character in the {{chap|Platinum}} where he was part of a group of people who entered the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} after {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} had his assistants open the gates.
A PI appeared as a background character in the {{chap|Platinum}} where he was part of a group of people who entered the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} after {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} had his assistants open the gates.


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[[Category:Trainer classes]]
[[Category:Trainer classes]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]


[[de:Spieler (Trainerklasse)]]
[[de:Spieler]]
[[fr:Croupier]]
[[fr:Croupier]]
[[it:Rischiatutto (classe allenatore)]]
[[it:Rischiatutto (classe allenatore)]]

Revision as of 02:30, 18 June 2017

PI
ギャンブラー Gambler
Spr DP PI.png
PI sprite from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Other names Gambler (Generation I)
Gamer (Generation III)
Introduced in Generation I
Appears in Red, Blue, and Yellow
FireRed and LeafGreen
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver*
Stadium
Gender Male
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members {{{members}}}
Anime debut
TCG debut Fossil
TCG card Gambler
Manga debut Deprogramming Porygon-Z (Adventures)

A Gambler, Gamer, or PI (Japanese: ギャンブラー Gambler) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. In Generations I and III, they are depicted as old men with dice and a dice cup. In Generation IV, they are depicted as young men in trenchcoats with coins.

While they were known as Gamblers in Generation I, this was changed to Gamer in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen to avoid gambling references. This occasionally caused slight problems, such as in FireRed and LeafGreen when Gamer Rich describes himself as a "rambling, gaming dude" instead of a "rambling, gambling dude." In the English releases of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the Trainer class name was changed once again to PI (private investigator), likely because of the trenchcoat's stereotypical association with detectives allowing for hiding the censorship, but all their dialogue still revolves around gambling. PIs can also appear in Johto's Battle Frontier.

In all games, they use various Pokémon, but tend to rely on luck rather than skill. They mostly use one-hit knockout moves such as Horn Drill, along with moves that also knock out the user but not always the opponent, such as Explosion.

Appearance

Spr RG Gambler.png Spr Y Gambler.png Spr FRLG Gamer.png Spr DP PI.png Gambler Stadium.png
Gambler sprite from
Red and Blue
Gambler sprite from
Yellow
Gamer sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Sprite from
Generation IV
Gambler portrait from
Stadium
File:Gambler OD.png Old man III OD.png Rich Boy IV OD.png
Gambler overworld sprite from
Generation I
Gamer overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Overworld sprite from
Generation IV

Trainer list

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow


Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


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

Pokémon Platinum


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

Pokémon Stadium


In the manga

A PI in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Missing information about appearance in PS446

A PI appeared as a background character in the Platinum arc where he was part of a group of people who entered the Battle Frontier after Palmer had his assistants open the gates.

Pokémon

PI's Misdreavus
Misdreavus
Misdreavus was briefly seen with its Trainer when they were entering the Battle Frontier.

None of Misdreavus's moves are known.

Debut Deprogramming Porygon-Z

In the TCG

There is a card called Gambler in the Fossil expansion of the TCG. It causes the user to shuffle their hand into their deck, then, depending on the flip of a coin, they draw either 1 or 8 cards.

In other languages

Language Title
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Gokker (TCG)
France Flag.png French Croupier
Germany Flag.png German Spieler
Italy Flag.png Italian Rischiatutto
South Korea Flag.png Korean 갬블러 Gambler
Spain Flag.png Spanish Jugón*
Jugador*



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
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

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
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