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[[File: | [[File:Bandai Jumbo5 Peeled.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Generation I]] artwork of Pokémon Trainers flying on their Pokémon]] | ||
A '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a [[Human|person]] who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for, and {{pkmn|battle}}s with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are Trainers. | A '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a [[Human|person]] who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for, and {{pkmn|battle}}s with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are Trainers. | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:SugimoriTrainers.png|thumb|250px|left|Trainers from different classes: | [[File:SugimoriTrainers.png|thumb|250px|left|Trainers from different classes, from left to right: a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt}}, a {{tc|Lass}}, and a {{tc|Bug Catcher}}]] | ||
Many Trainers leave home at about the age of ten, sometimes accompanied with a [[starter Pokémon]] obtained from a [[Pokémon Professor]]. Many will travel around one or more [[region]]s, doing such things as gathering information for a [[Pokédex]], perfecting their technique, collecting [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s, and working to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. No matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow—when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a {{pkmn|battle}}. | Many Trainers leave home at about the age of ten, sometimes accompanied with a [[starter Pokémon]] obtained from a [[Pokémon Professor]]. Many will travel around one or more [[region]]s, doing such things as gathering information for a [[Pokédex]], perfecting their technique, collecting [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s, and working to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. No matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow—when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a {{pkmn|battle}}. | ||
Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of [[#Trainer class|classes]]: {{tc|Youngster}}s tend to stay close to home, and {{tc|Bug Catcher}}s swarm about the {{t|Bug}}-filled forests; {{tc|Hiker}}s traverse mountains and [[cave]]s, {{tc|Fisherman|Fishermen}} are rarely far from water, and {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s aspire to compete in the [[Pokémon League]]. A Trainer's class may reflect their [[Type expert|favorite type]], the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even within each class, Trainers may vary greatly. | Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of [[#Trainer class|classes]]: {{tc|Youngster}}s tend to stay close to home, and {{tc|Bug Catcher}}s swarm about the {{t|Bug}}-filled forests; {{tc|Hiker}}s traverse mountains and [[cave]]s, {{tc|Fisherman|Fishermen}} are rarely far from water, and {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s aspire to compete in the [[Pokémon League]]. A Trainer's class may reflect their [[Type expert|favorite type]], the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even within each class, Trainers may vary greatly. | ||
[[File:Ash Unova Pokédex.png|thumb|250px|A Pokédex and set of Poké Balls for a beginning Trainer in the | [[File:Ash Unova Pokédex.png|thumb|250px|A Pokédex and set of Poké Balls for a beginning Trainer in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'']] | ||
Many towns have a [[Gym]] run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a [[Gym Leader]]. Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, | Many towns have a [[Gym]] run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a [[Gym Leader]]. Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, they award the challenger a [[Badge]]. However, in the [[Pokémon anime]], the Gym Leader may award the Trainer a Badge for other reasons, since the Badge is a symbol of the Trainer's skill. For example, {{Ash}} won several of his early Badges by refusing to take an unfair advantage or going out of his way to save a Gym, which proved himself as an exceptional Trainer outside of battle. In [[Alola]], each of the four islands has a [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] who may be challenged by traveling Trainers taking the [[island challenge]] after the completion of their island's trials. | ||
Above the level of Gym Leaders and Island Kahunas are the [[Elite Four]] members and the [[Pokémon League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. There are also Trainers who serve as {{cat|Battle | Above the level of Gym Leaders and Island Kahunas are the [[Elite Four]] members and the [[Pokémon League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. There are also Trainers who serve as {{cat|Battle facility leaders|leaders}} for [[Battle facility|battle facilities]] not recognized by the Pokémon League, such as the [[Frontier Brain]]s of the [[Battle Frontier]] and the {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}s of the [[Battle Maison]]. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and should a Trainer defeat other Trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for them to be offered a place in these high ranks. | ||
However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of [[villainous | However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of [[villainous team]]s and {{pkmn|poacher}}s. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans. | ||
While the viability of [[Pokémon training]] as a lifestyle is never outright stated in most games, it is implied in {{game|Sun and Moon}} that it does not guarantee a sufficient income. Several [[Eevee users]] are seen having to take up part-time jobs in order to obtain the finances needed to support themselves, with the latter being unable to go into retirement using just the funds from Pokémon training. | While the viability of [[Pokémon training]] as a lifestyle is never outright stated in most games, it is implied in {{game|Sun and Moon}} that it does not guarantee a sufficient income. Several [[Eevee users]] are seen having to take up part-time jobs in order to obtain the finances needed to support themselves, with the latter being unable to go into retirement using just the funds from Pokémon training. | ||
==Trainer class== | ==In the core series== | ||
===Trainer class=== | |||
'''Trainer classes''' are the types of Pokémon Trainers one can battle in all [[core series]] Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a {{tc|Psychic}} is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon. | '''Trainer classes''' are the types of Pokémon Trainers one can battle in all [[core series]] Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a {{tc|Psychic}} is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon. | ||
All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the {{tc|Ace Trainer}} overworld sprite, which is shared with {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}s in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain [[Double Battle]]s; for example a {{tc|Crush Girl}} and a {{tc|Black Belt}} can team up to form a {{tc|Crush Kin}}; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a [[Multi Battle]]. | All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the {{tc|Ace Trainer}} overworld sprite, which is shared with {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}s in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain [[Double Battle]]s; for example a {{tc|Crush Girl}} and a {{tc|Black Belt}} can team up to form a {{tc|Crush Kin}}; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a [[Multi Battle]]. | ||
Starting from [[Generation III]], the [[player character|player]] assumes the form of a generic Trainer class of | Starting from [[Generation III]], the [[player character|player]] assumes the form of a generic Trainer class of their choice when data of this player is exchanged wirelessly or through [[record mixing]] to another core series game of the same generation. | ||
While in {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, there is one model for each minor Trainer class, in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], each minor Trainer class can consist of multiple models. | While in {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, there is one model for each minor Trainer class, in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], each minor Trainer class can consist of multiple models. | ||
===List of Trainer classes=== | ====List of Trainer classes==== | ||
{{main|:Category:Trainer classes|Category:Trainer classes}} | {{main|:Category:Trainer classes|Category:Trainer classes}} | ||
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! [[Generation I|{{color|FFF|Generation I}}]] | ! [[Generation I|{{color|FFF|Generation I}}]] | ||
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! {{color|FFF|Trainer class}} | ! {{color|FFF|Trainer class}} | ||
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| {{tc|Engineer}} | | {{tc|Engineer}} | ||
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| {{tc|Fisherman}} | | {{tc|Fisher|Fisherman}} | ||
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| {{tc| | | {{tc|Gamer|Gambler}} | ||
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| {{tc|Gentleman}} | | {{tc|Gentleman}} | ||
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| {{tc|Youngster}} | | {{tc|Youngster}} | ||
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! {{color|FFF|Beta Trainer classes}} | ! {{color|FFF|Beta Trainer classes}} | ||
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| {{DL|Glitch Trainer|Chief}} | | {{DL|Glitch Trainer|Chief}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{green color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Stadium (Japanese)}} | |||
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| {{tc|Chūbu A}} | |||
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| {{tc|Chūbu B}} | |||
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| {{tc|Chūgoku A}} | |||
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| {{tc|Chūgoku B}} | |||
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| {{tc|Hokkaidō}} | |||
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| {{tc|Hokuriku}} | |||
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| {{tc|Kansai}} | |||
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| {{tc|Kantō A1}} | |||
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| {{tc|Kantō A2}} | |||
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| {{tc|Kantō B}} | |||
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| {{tc|Kyūshū A}} | |||
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| {{tc|Kyūshū B}} | |||
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| {{tc|Shikoku}} | |||
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| {{tc|Tōhoku A}} | |||
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| {{tc|Tōhoku B}} | |||
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! [[Generation II|{{color|fff|Generation II}}]] | ! [[Generation II|{{color|fff|Generation II}}]] | ||
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! Trainer class | ! Trainer class | ||
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| {{tc|Twins}} | | {{tc|Twins}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{crystal color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{crystal color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{ | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}} | ||
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| [[Eusine|Mysticalman]] | | [[Eusine|Mysticalman]] | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{ruby color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{sapphire color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ruby color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{sapphire color}}" | ||
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! [[Generation III|{{color|FFF|Generation III}}]] | ! [[Generation III|{{color|FFF|Generation III}}]] | ||
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|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{sapphire color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{sapphire color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF|Trainer class}} | ! {{color|FFF|Trainer class}} | ||
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| {{tc|Ruin Maniac}} | | {{tc|Ruin Maniac}} | ||
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| {{tc|Sis and Bro}} | | {{tc|Sis & Bro|Sis and Bro}} | ||
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| {{tc|Teammates|Sr. and Jr.}} | | {{tc|Teammates|Sr. and Jr.}} | ||
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| {{tc|Young Couple}} | | {{tc|Young Couple}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{firered color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{firered color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}} | ||
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| {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} | | {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{emerald color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{emerald color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} | ||
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| {{tc|Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden}} | | {{tc|Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{colosseum color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{colosseum color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}} | ||
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| {{tc|Worker}} | | {{tc|Worker}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{xd color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{xd color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}} | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{diamond color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{pearl color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{diamond color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{pearl color}}" | ||
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! [[Generation IV|{{color|FFF|Generation IV}}]] | ! [[Generation IV|{{color|FFF|Generation IV}}]] | ||
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{diamond color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{diamond color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
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! Trainer class | ! Trainer class | ||
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| {{tc|Waitress}} | | {{tc|Waitress}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{pbr color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{pbr color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution|Battle Revolution}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution|Battle Revolution}} | ||
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| {{tc|Youthful Couple}} | | {{tc|Youthful Couple}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{platinum color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{platinum color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}} | ||
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| [[Hall Matron Argenta|Hall Matron]] | | [[Hall Matron Argenta|Hall Matron]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{heartgold color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{heartgold color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{black color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{white color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{black color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{white color}}" | ||
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! [[Generation V|{{color|FFF|Generation V}}]] | ! [[Generation V|{{color|FFF|Generation V}}]] | ||
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
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! Trainer class | ! Trainer class | ||
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| {{tc|Dancer}} | | {{tc|Dancer}} | ||
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| {{tc|Depot Agent}} | | {{tc|Rail Staff|Depot Agent}} | ||
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| {{tc|Doctor}} | | {{tc|Doctor}} | ||
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| {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} | | {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{black 2 color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{black 2 color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black and White 2}} | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black and White 2}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{x color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{y color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{x color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{y color}}" | ||
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! [[Generation VI|{{color|FFF|Generation VI}}]] | ! [[Generation VI|{{color|FFF|Generation VI}}]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{x color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{x color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
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| {{tc|Viscountess}} | | {{tc|Viscountess}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{omega ruby color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{omega ruby color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Sun color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{ | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{Sun color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{moon color}}" | ||
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! [[Generation VII|{{color|FFF|Generation VII}}]] | ! [[Generation VII|{{color|FFF|Generation VII}}]] | ||
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| {{tc|Youth Athlete}} | | {{tc|Youth Athlete}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{ultra sun color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{ultra sun color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} | ||
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| {{tc|Ultra Recon Squad}} | | {{tc|Ultra Recon Squad}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!<br>and Let's Go, Eevee!}} | |||
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| {{tc|Coach Trainer}} | |||
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| [[Kiyo|Karate Master]] | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{orange color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters|Masters}} | |||
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| {{tc|Masked Man}} | |||
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| {{tc|Masked Woman}} | |||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{Sword color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{shield color}}" | |||
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! [[Generation VIII|{{color|FFF|Generation VIII}}]] | |||
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! Trainer class | |||
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| {{tc|Cabbie}} | |||
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| {{tc|Café Master}} | |||
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| {{tc|Daring Couple}} | |||
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| {{tc|Gym Challenger}} | |||
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| {{tc|Gym Trainer}} | |||
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| {{tc|League Staff}} | |||
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| {{tc|Macro Cosmos's}} | |||
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| {{tc|Medical Team}} | |||
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| {{tc|Model}} | |||
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| {{tc|Postman}} | |||
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| {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}} | |||
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==Super Smash Bros. series== | ===As a Trainer class=== | ||
[[File:Red HGSS battle.png|thumb|250px|The Trainer class as it appears in-battle]] | |||
In the games, Pokémon Trainer (rendered as "{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer" until [[Generation VI]], in which the full title "Pokémon Trainer" is written out) is used as the Trainer class for certain storyline characters. These opponents tend to be the most powerful non-arena Trainers the player will face, notably including [[rival]]s (except {{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Silver}}, who are instead outright referred to as rivals). This class is used for every opponent in link battles and the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], {{DL|Battle Tree|special Trainers}} in the [[Battle Tree]], {{DL|Battle Agency|Bosses}} of the [[Battle Agency]], as well as the following characters: | |||
* {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold, Silver}}, and {{v2|Crystal}}: {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Cal}}, and {{ga|Carrie}} | |||
* {{game|Emerald}}: {{Steven}} | |||
* {{game|Platinum}}: the [[Stat Trainers]] ([[Cheryl]], [[Mira]], [[Riley]], [[Buck]], and [[Marley]]) | |||
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: Red | |||
* {{game|Black and White|s}}: [[Cynthia]] and [[N]]{{tt|*|Before he is revealed to be a member of Team Plasma}} | |||
* {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}: Cynthia, [[Colress]]{{tt|*|Before he is revealed to be a member of Team Plasma, as well as after Team Plasma's defeat}}, [[Rood]], N, [[Alder]], [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] | |||
* {{g|X and Y}}: [[AZ]], [[Emma|Essentia]], and [[Malva]]{{tt|*|During the Looker post-game quest}} | |||
* {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: [[Zinnia]]{{tt|*|First battle}} | |||
* [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]: [[Dexio]], [[Sina]]{{sup/7|M}}{{sup/7|UM}}, [[Molayne]]{{sup/7|SM}}, {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}{{sup/7|SM}}, Red{{tt|*|First optional encounter}}, Blue{{tt|*|First optional encounter}}, [[Ryuki]], [[Plumeria]]{{tt|*|After Team Skull is disbanded}}, [[Guzma]]{{tt|*|After Team Skull is disbanded}}, and [[Lillie]]{{sup/7|USUM}} | |||
* [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]: [[Mina]], Blue{{tt|*|First battle}}, [[Archer]]{{tt|*|After Team Rocket is disbanded}}, {{ga|Green}}, Red | |||
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[Hop]], [[Bede]]{{tt|*|Before becoming a Gym Leader}}, [[Marnie]]{{tt|*|Before Champion Cup rematches}}, [[Piers]]{{tt|*|During Champion Cup rematches}}, [[Leon]]{{tt|*|After losing his Championship title}}, [[Sordward]], [[Shielbert]] | |||
==In the spin-off games== | |||
===Super Smash Bros. series=== | |||
[[File:Pokemon Trainer SSBU.png|thumb|250px|Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] | |||
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}} | {{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}} | ||
There is a {{player|playable character}} called "{{sbw|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon Trainer}}" in the game [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. His appearance is based on {{ga|Red}}'s [[Generation III]] design, and he uses {{p|Squirtle|members}} {{p|Ivysaur|of}} {{p|Charizard|the}} [[evolution]]ary families of the [[Kanto]] {{pkmn2|starter}}s to battle against the others. | There is a {{player|playable character}} called "{{sbw|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon Trainer}}" in the game [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. His appearance is based on {{ga|Red}}'s [[Generation III]] design, and he uses {{p|Squirtle|members}} {{p|Ivysaur|of}} {{p|Charizard|the}} [[evolution]]ary families of the [[Kanto]] {{pkmn2|starter}}s to battle against the others. He while he was absent in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], he returned in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], along an alternate female version based on {{ga|Leaf}}. | ||
===Trophy information=== | ====Trophy information==== | ||
Two trophies appear in the 3DS version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], one of the Brawl character and one of the player characters from {{g|X and Y}}. | Two trophies appear in the 3DS version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], one of the Brawl character and one of the player characters from {{g|X and Y}}. | ||
====Pokémon Trainer==== | =====Pokémon Trainer===== | ||
'''NA''': ''Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, [[Pokémon Theme|he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!]]'' | '''NA''': ''Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, [[Pokémon Theme|he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!]]'' | ||
'''PAL''': ''Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.'' | '''PAL''': ''Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.'' | ||
====Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) (NA)/Trainers (PAL)==== | =====Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) (NA)/Trainers (PAL)===== | ||
'''NA''': ''We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... No, wait—no spoilers! '' | '''NA''': ''We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... No, wait—no spoilers! '' | ||
'''PAL''': ''If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.'' | '''PAL''': ''If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.'' | ||
== | ===Play It! series=== | ||
In the introduction of [[Pokémon Play It!]] and [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]], {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}} says that she and the [[player character]] are Pokémon Trainers. However, they play the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} rather than train Pokémon. In the lesson "What's a Trainer card?", Julie mentions that [[Bill]] is a Trainer as well. | |||
In the | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 ''"Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."'' | * For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 ''"Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."'' | ||
* It is stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes {{tc|Twins}}, {{tc|Tuber}}, and {{tc|Preschooler}}. Some Preschoolers in the [[Battle Subway]] emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', | * It is stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes {{tc|Twins}}, {{tc|Tuber}}, and {{tc|Preschooler}}. Some Preschoolers in the [[Battle Subway]] emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', {{an|Cilan}} mentions that young kids are allowed to have battles for fun. | ||
* In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games. | * In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games. | ||
* In ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'', it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled | * In ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'', it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled Trainers that afterwards they come across as incompetent. It is also implied that this is the reason why most of the professional workplaces are almost entirely staffed by women. | ||
* [[X and Y]] have introduced the most amount of new Trainer classes, excluding spinoffs, with forty seven. | |||
* [[Crystal]] and [[HeartGold and SoulSilver]] have introduced the least amount of new Trainer classes, with one each. | |||
* So far [[Sword and Shield]] have introduced the least amount of new Trainer classes for a new game in a Generation, with eleven. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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- Trainer redirects here. For other uses, see Trainer (disambiguation).
A Pokémon Trainer (Japanese: ポケモントレーナー Pokémon Trainer) is a person who catches, trains, cares for, and battles with Pokémon. The majority of people within the known Pokémon world are Trainers.
Pokémon Trainer is a broad term for any person who owns Pokémon, including Coordinators and Breeders. However, the term is more often used to refer to people on a journey to collect Gym Badges and enter the Pokémon League.
Background
Many Trainers leave home at about the age of ten, sometimes accompanied with a starter Pokémon obtained from a Pokémon Professor. Many will travel around one or more regions, doing such things as gathering information for a Pokédex, perfecting their technique, collecting Gym Badges, and working to become a Pokémon Master. No matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow—when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a battle.
Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of classes: Youngsters tend to stay close to home, and Bug Catchers swarm about the Bug-filled forests; Hikers traverse mountains and caves, Fishermen are rarely far from water, and Ace Trainers aspire to compete in the Pokémon League. A Trainer's class may reflect their favorite type, the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even within each class, Trainers may vary greatly.
Many towns have a Gym run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a Gym Leader. Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, they award the challenger a Badge. However, in the Pokémon anime, the Gym Leader may award the Trainer a Badge for other reasons, since the Badge is a symbol of the Trainer's skill. For example, Ash won several of his early Badges by refusing to take an unfair advantage or going out of his way to save a Gym, which proved himself as an exceptional Trainer outside of battle. In Alola, each of the four islands has a Kahuna who may be challenged by traveling Trainers taking the island challenge after the completion of their island's trials.
Above the level of Gym Leaders and Island Kahunas are the Elite Four members and the Pokémon League Champion. There are also Trainers who serve as leaders for battle facilities not recognized by the Pokémon League, such as the Frontier Brains of the Battle Frontier and the Battle Chatelaines of the Battle Maison. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and should a Trainer defeat other Trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for them to be offered a place in these high ranks.
However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of villainous teams and poachers. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.
While the viability of Pokémon training as a lifestyle is never outright stated in most games, it is implied in Pokémon Sun and Moon that it does not guarantee a sufficient income. Several Eevee users are seen having to take up part-time jobs in order to obtain the finances needed to support themselves, with the latter being unable to go into retirement using just the funds from Pokémon training.
In the core series
Trainer class
Trainer classes are the types of Pokémon Trainers one can battle in all core series Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a Psychic is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains Psychic-type Pokémon.
All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the Ace Trainer overworld sprite, which is shared with Dragon Tamers and Pokémon Rangers in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain Double Battles; for example a Crush Girl and a Black Belt can team up to form a Crush Kin; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a Multi Battle.
Starting from Generation III, the player assumes the form of a generic Trainer class of their choice when data of this player is exchanged wirelessly or through record mixing to another core series game of the same generation.
While in Colosseum and Pokémon XD, there is one model for each minor Trainer class, in Pokémon Battle Revolution, each minor Trainer class can consist of multiple models.
List of Trainer classes
- Main article: Category:Trainer classes
As a Trainer class
In the games, Pokémon Trainer (rendered as "PKMN Trainer" until Generation VI, in which the full title "Pokémon Trainer" is written out) is used as the Trainer class for certain storyline characters. These opponents tend to be the most powerful non-arena Trainers the player will face, notably including rivals (except Blue and Silver, who are instead outright referred to as rivals). This class is used for every opponent in link battles and the Pokémon World Tournament, special Trainers in the Battle Tree, Bosses of the Battle Agency, as well as the following characters:
- Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal: Red, Cal, and Carrie
- Pokémon Emerald: Steven
- Pokémon Platinum: the Stat Trainers (Cheryl, Mira, Riley, Buck, and Marley)
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Red
- Pokémon Black and White: Cynthia and N*
- Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: Cynthia, Colress*, Rood, N, Alder, Cilan, Chili, and Cress
- Pokémon X and Y: AZ, Essentia, and Malva*
- Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: Zinnia*
- Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon: Dexio, SinaMUM, MolayneSM, AnabelSM, Red*, Blue*, Ryuki, Plumeria*, Guzma*, and LillieUSUM
- Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!: Mina, Blue*, Archer*, Green, Red
- Pokémon Sword and Shield: Hop, Bede*, Marnie*, Piers*, Leon*, Sordward, Shielbert
In the spin-off games
Super Smash Bros. series
- Main article: Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)
There is a playable character called "Pokémon Trainer" in the game Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His appearance is based on Red's Generation III design, and he uses members of the evolutionary families of the Kanto starters to battle against the others. He while he was absent in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, he returned in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, along an alternate female version based on Leaf.
Trophy information
Two trophies appear in the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, one of the Brawl character and one of the player characters from Pokémon X and Y.
Pokémon Trainer
NA: Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!
PAL: Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.
Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) (NA)/Trainers (PAL)
NA: We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... No, wait—no spoilers!
PAL: If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.
Play It! series
In the introduction of Pokémon Play It! and Pokémon Play It! Version 2, Julie says that she and the player character are Pokémon Trainers. However, they play the Trading Card Game rather than train Pokémon. In the lesson "What's a Trainer card?", Julie mentions that Bill is a Trainer as well.
Trivia
- For Gettin' Twiggy With It!, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this senryū about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 "Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."
- It is stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes Twins, Tuber, and Preschooler. Some Preschoolers in the Battle Subway emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode Battling the Bully!, Cilan mentions that young kids are allowed to have battles for fun.
- In Generation I and Generation II, the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games.
- In Pocket Monsters: The Animation, it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled Trainers that afterwards they come across as incompetent. It is also implied that this is the reason why most of the professional workplaces are almost entirely staffed by women.
- X and Y have introduced the most amount of new Trainer classes, excluding spinoffs, with forty seven.
- Crystal and HeartGold and SoulSilver have introduced the least amount of new Trainer classes, with one each.
- So far Sword and Shield have introduced the least amount of new Trainer classes for a new game in a Generation, with eleven.
In other languages
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See also
The Pokémon League | |||
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Participation Trainer • Battle • Gym Leaders Gyms • Badges • Referee Championship matches Elite Four • Orange League Champion League Pokémon League Conferences Indigo • Silver • Ever Grande • Lily of the Valley Vertress • Lumiose • Manalo |
Regional Pokémon Leagues Indigo • Orange* • Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh Unova • Kalos • Alola • Galar • Paldea Areas of jurisdiction Pokémon League Reception Gate • Hall of Fame Palace of Victory • Cerulean Cave Others Pokémon Association • PIA World Coronation Series (Masters Eight Tournament) |
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This Trainer Class article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games. |