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:''For the character in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] referred to as "Pokémon Trainer," see [[Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)]].''
'''Trainer classes''' are the types of [[Pokémon Trainer]]s one can battle in all [[main 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. 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 [[Tag Battle]].
:''"Trainer" redirects here. For the type of [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] card, see {{TCG|Trainer card}}.''
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[[File:Charizard red stuff.jpg|thumb|240px|[[Generation I]] artwork of Pokémon Trainers and their Pokémon]]
A '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a person who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for and {{pkmn|battle}}s with Pokémon. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are Trainers.


==Background==
==List of Trainer classes==
Many Trainers leave home at about the age of ten, sometimes accompanied with a [[starter Pokémon]] obtained from a [[Pokémon Professor]], such as {{prof|Oak}}. 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.
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[[File:SugimoriTrainers.png|thumb|left|Trainers from different classes: A {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt}}, a {{tc|Lass}}, and a {{tc|Bug Catcher}}]]
===Generation I===
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 Pokémon of choice, the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even within each class, Trainers may vary greatly.
* {{tc|Beauty}}
[[File:Ash Unova Pokédex.png|thumb|240px|right|A Pokédex and set of Poké Balls for a Trainer in the Pokémon Black & White anime]]
* {{tc|Biker}}
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, 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 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.
* {{tc|Bird Keeper}}
* {{tc|Black Belt|Blackbelt}}
* [[Giovanni|Boss]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation III}}
* {{tc|Bug Catcher}}
* {{tc|Burglar}}
* {{pkmn|Champion}}{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation II}}
* {{tc|Channeler}}
* {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cooltrainer}}
* {{tc|Cue Ball}}
* [[Elite Four]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation II}}
* {{tc|Engineer}}
* {{tc|Fisherman}}
* {{tc|PI|Gambler}}
* {{tc|Gentleman}}
* {{tc|Hiker}}
* {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}}
* {{tc|Picnicker|Jr. Trainer♀}}
* {{tc|Juggler}}
* {{tc|Lass}}
* [[Gym Leader|Leader]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation II}}
* {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}}
* {{tc|Psychic}}
* [[Rival]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation III}}
* {{tc|Rocker}}
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket}}
* {{tc|Sailor}}
* {{tc|Scientist}}
* {{tc|Super Nerd}}
* {{tc|Swimmer}}
* {{tc|Tamer}}
* {{tc|Youngster}}


Above the level of Gym Leaders are the [[Elite Four]] Trainers and [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]]. There are also a special class of Trainers known as the [[Frontier Brain]]s, but they are unique to {{game|Emerald}}, {{game|Platinum}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and part of a privately owned institution known as the [[Battle Frontier]], and so may not be recognized by the League. 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.
====Beta Trainer Classes====
* {{DL|Glitch Trainer|Chief}}


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. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.
===Generation II===
====Gold and Silver====
* {{tc|Boarder}}
* {{tc|Camper}}
* {{tc|Firebreather}}
* {{tc|Guitarist}}
* [[Kimono Girl]]
* {{tc|Medium}}
* {{tc|Officer}}
* {{tc|Picnicker}}
* {{tc|Pokéfan}}
* [[Pokémon Trainer]]
* {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executive}}
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt}}
* {{tc|Sage}}
* {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}}
* {{tc|Skier}}
* {{tc|Swimmer|Swimmer♀}}
* {{tc|Teacher}}
* {{tc|Twins}}


==Super Smash Bros. Brawl==
===Crystal===
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}}
* [[Eusine|Mysticalman]]
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|me}}{{p|Ivysaur|mb}}{{p|Charizard|ers}} of the [[evolution]] families of the [[Kanto]] {{pkmn2|starter}}s to battle against the others.


==As a Trainer class==
===Generation III===
[[File:Red HGSS battle.png|thumb|220px|The Trainer class as it appears in-battle]]
====Ruby and Sapphire====
In the games, Pokémon Trainer (rendered as "{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer") 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), {{ga|Red}} from {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, {{Steven}} from {{game|Emerald}}, the Stat trainers in {{game|Platinum}}, and [[Cynthia]] from {{2v2|Black|White}}. [[N]] also uses this class until he is revealed to be the king of Team Plasma. This class is used for every opponent in link battles or in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
* {{tc|Aqua Admin}}
* [[Archie|Aqua Leader]]
* {{tc|Aroma Lady}}
* {{tc|Battle Girl}}
* {{tc|Bug Maniac}}
* {{tc|Collector}}
* {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}
* {{tc|Expert}}
* {{tc|Hex Maniac}}
* {{tc|Interviewers|Interviewer}}
* {{tc|Kindler}}
* {{tc|Lady}}
* {{tc|Magma Admin}}
* [[Maxie|Magma Leader]]
* {{tc|Ninja Boy}}
* {{tc|Old Couple}}
* {{tc|Parasol Lady}}
* {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}
* {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}
* {{tc|Rich Boy}}
* {{tc|Ruin Maniac}}
* {{tc|Sis and Bro}}
* {{tc|Sr. and Jr.}}
* {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}
* {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}
* {{tc|Triathlete}}
* {{tc|Tuber}}
* [[Winstrate family|Winstrate]]
* {{tc|Young Couple}}


==Trivia==
====FireRed and LeafGreen====
* For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about the Pokémon Trainer. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: さあ10さい　ぼくもわたしも　トレーナー ''Sā jussai, boku mo watashi mo torēnā.'' "Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."
* {{tc|Cool Couple}}
* Even though it is stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10, there are many Trainers in other media that are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes {{tc|Twins}}, {{tc|Tuber}}, and {{tc|Preschooler}}. Preschooler [[Battle Subway|Hellen]] emphasizes the fact that she is four years old.
* {{tc|Crush Girl}}
* {{tc|Crush Kin}}
* {{tc|Painter}}
* {{tc|Executive|Team Rocket Admin}}
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}


==In other languages==
====Emerald====
{{langtable|color=CCCCFF|bordercolor=CCBBFF
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Arena Tycoon]]
|zh_yue=寵物小精靈訓練員 ''Chungmat-siujingling Fanlinyuen''
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Dome Ace]]
|zh_cmn=神奇寶貝訓練家{{tt|*|Taiwan}}／神奇宝贝训练家{{tt|*|Mainland China (old)}} ''Shénqí-baǒbeì Xùnliànjiā''<br>精灵宝可梦训练家{{tt|*|Mainland China (new)}} ''Jīnglíng-Pokémon Xùnliànjiā''
* {{tc|Factory Head}}
|da=Pokémon-træner
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Palace Maven]]
|fi=Pokémon-kouluttaja
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Pike Queen]]
|fr_eu=Dresseur Pokémon
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Pyramid King]]
|de=Pokémon-Trainer
* {{tc|Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden}}
|gr=Εκπαιδευτής Πόκεμον
|id=Pelatih Pokémon
|it=Allenatore di Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 트레이너 Pocketmon Trainer
|pl=Trener Pokémonów
|pt_br=Treinador Pokémon
|es_eu=Entrenador Pokémon
|sv=Pokémon-tränare
|ru=Тренер Покемонов
|ro=Antrenor Pokémon}}


==See also==
====Colosseum====
* [[Trainer class]]
* {{tc|Area Leader}}
* {{tc|Athlete}}
* {{tc|Bandana Guy}}
* {{tc|Bodybuilder}}
* {{tc|Chaser}}
* [[Nascour|Cipher]]
* {{tc|Cipher Admin}}
* [[Evice|Cipher Head]]
* {{tc|Cipher Peon}}
* [[Agnol|Deep King]]
* {{tc|Fun Old Lady}}
* {{tc|Fun Old Man}}
* {{tc|Glasses Man}}
* [[Greevil|Grand Master]]
* {{tc|Guy}}
* {{tc|Hunter}}
* {{tc|Lady in Suit}}
* {{tc|Miror B.Peon}}
* {{tc|Mt.BtlMaster}}
* {{tc|Mystery Troop}}
* {{tc|Myth Trainer}}
* {{tc|Navigator}}
* [[Justy|Pregymleader]]
* {{tc|Rider}}
* [[Cail|Rogue]]
* {{tc|Roller Boy}}
* {{tc|Shady Guy}}
* {{tc|St.Performer}}
* {{tc|Supertrainer}}
* {{tc|Team Snagem}}
* [[Gonzap|Snagem Head]]
* {{tc|VR Trainer}}
* {{tc|Worker}}
 
====XD: Gale of Darkness====
* {{tc|Casual Dude}}
* {{tc|Casual Guy}}
* [[Exol|Cipher Cmdr]]
* {{tc|Curmudgeon}}
* [[Greevil|Grand Master]]
* [[Chobin|Kaminko Aide]]
* {{tc|Newscaster}}
* [[Robo Groudon]]
* {{tc|Sim Trainer}}
* [[Naps|Spy]]
* [[Zook|Thug]]
* [[Miror B.#In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Wanderer]]
 
===Generation IV===
====Diamond and Pearl====
* {{tc|Artist}}
* {{tc|Belle & Pa}}
* {{tc|Cameraman}}
* {{tc|Clown}}
* {{tc|Commander}}
* {{tc|Cowgirl}}
* {{tc|Cyclist}}
* {{tc|Double Team}}
* {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}
* [[Cyrus|Galactic Boss]]
* {{tc|Idol}}
* {{tc|Jogger}}
* {{tc|Poké Kid}}
* {{tc|Rancher}}
* {{tc|Reporter}}
* {{tc|Socialite}}
* {{tc|Veteran}}
* {{tc|Waiter}}
* {{tc|Waitress}}
* {{tc|Worker}}
 
====Pokémon Battle Revolution====
* {{tc|Beginning Trainer}}
* {{tc|Bug-Catching Man}}
* {{tc|Challenger}}
* {{tc|Close Siblings}}
* {{tc|Colosseum Leader}}
* {{tc|Colosseum Master}}
* {{tc|Cool Beauty}}
* {{tc|Cute Maniac}}
* {{tc|Electrifying Guy}}
* {{tc|Future Girl}}
* {{tc|Girl In Love}}
* {{tc|Hardheaded Girl}}
* {{tc|High-Tech Maniac}}
* {{tc|Hiking Club Member}}
* {{tc|Hiking Girl}}
* {{tc|Icy Guy}}
* {{tc|Joe's Groupie}}
* {{tc|Leader-in-Training}}
* {{tc|Little Queen}}
* {{tc|Lone Wolf}}
* {{tc|Mature Couple}}
* {{tc|May-December Couple}}
* {{tc|Muddy Boy}}
* {{tc|New Star}}
* {{tc|Ordinary Guy}}
* {{tc|Ordinary Lady}}
* {{tc|Passionate Man}}
* {{tc|Passionate Rider}}
* {{tc|Picnic Girl}}
* {{tc|Pikachu Fan}}
* {{tc|Poison Tongue Boy}}
* {{tc|Pokétopia Master}}
* {{tc|Sashay Fan Club}}
* {{tc|Sci-Fi Maniac}}
* {{tc|Shocking Girl}}
* {{tc|Sightseer}}
* {{tc|Steel Spirit}}
* {{tc|Stubborn Boy}}
* {{tc|Swimming Champ}}
* {{tc|Swimming Club Member}}
* {{tc|Three Brothers}}
* {{tc|Three Sisters}}
* {{tc|Tomboy}}
* {{tc|Traveling Guy}}
* {{tc|Traveling Lady}}
* {{tc|Twin Brothers}}
* {{tc|Twin Sisters}}
* {{tc|Youthful Couple}}
 
====Platinum====
* {{tc|Maid}}
* [[Arcade Star Dahlia|Arcade Star]]
* [[Castle Valet Darach|Castle Valet]]
* [[Hall Matron Argenta|Hall Matron]]
 
====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
* [[Li|Elder]]
 
===Generation V===
====Black and White====
* {{tc|Backers}}
* {{tc|Baker}}
* {{tc|Backpacker}}
* {{tc|Depot Agent}}
* {{tc|Clerk}}
* {{tc|Dancer}}
* {{tc|Doctor}}
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|GAME FREAK]]
* {{tc|Hooligans}}
* {{tc|Hoopster}}
* {{tc|Infielder}}
* {{tc|Janitor}}
* {{tc|Linebacker}}
* [[Charles|Motorcyclist]]
* {{tc|Musician}}
* {{tc|Nurse}}
* {{tc|Nursery Aide}}
* {{tc|Pilot}}
* {{tc|Preschooler}}
* {{tc|The Riches}}
* {{tc|Smasher}}
* {{tc|Striker}}
* {{tc|Subway Boss}}
* {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}
 
====Black 2 & White 2====
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* {{tc|Boss Trainer}}


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[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
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[[Category:Trainer classes]]
 
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[[es:Entrenador Pokémon]]
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Revision as of 04:37, 8 October 2012

Trainer classes are the types of Pokémon Trainers one can battle in all main 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. 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 Tag Battle.

List of Trainer classes

Main article: Category:Trainer classes

Generation I

Beta Trainer Classes

Generation II

Gold and Silver

Crystal

Generation III

Ruby and Sapphire

FireRed and LeafGreen

Emerald

Colosseum

XD: Gale of Darkness

Generation IV

Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon Battle Revolution

Platinum

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Generation V

Black and White

Black 2 & White 2

Main article: Pokéstar Studios Trainers
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