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A '''Pokémon trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon trainer'') is a person who [[captured Pokémon|catches]], [[Pokémon training|trains]], cares for, and [[Pokémon battle|battles]] [[Pokémon]]. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are all trainers. | |||
Many trainers leave home at about the age of 10, 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 [[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 battle. | |||
[[Image:SugimoriTrainers.png|thumb|left|Trainers from different classes: A [[Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt]], a [[Lass]], and a [[Bug Catcher]]]] | |||
Pokémon trainers come in all sorts of [[List of trainer classes|classes]]: [[Youngster]]s tend to stay close to home, and [[Bug Catcher]]s swarm about the {{t|Bug}}-filled forests; [[Hiker]]s traverse mountains and caves, and [[Cool Trainer]]s aspire to compete in the [[Pokémon League]]. A trainer's class may reflect their Pokémon of choice, the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even among their classes, 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, he or she awards them a Pokémon League [[badge]]. However, 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 Ketchum]] 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. | |||
Above the level of Gym Leaders are the [[Elite Four]] trainers, [[Pokémon champion|Pokémon League champions]], and [[Frontier Brain]]s. These trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and can only be challenged if a trainer has met requirements such as winning eight badges. Should a trainer defeat other trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for him or her 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|villainous teams]]. These trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans. | |||
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Revision as of 06:14, 28 April 2007
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 Pokémon. The majority of people within the known Pokémon world are all trainers.
Many trainers leave home at about the age of 10, 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 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, and Cool Trainers aspire to compete in the Pokémon League. A trainer's class may reflect their Pokémon of choice, the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even among their classes, 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, he or she awards them a Pokémon League badge. However, 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 Ketchum 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.
Above the level of Gym Leaders are the Elite Four trainers, Pokémon League champions, and Frontier Brains. These trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and can only be challenged if a trainer has met requirements such as winning eight badges. Should a trainer defeat other trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for him or her 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. These trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.
