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{{Search|original game player character whose name was initially Satoshi|his anime counterpart named Satoshi in Japan|Ash Ketchum}} ''For the game paired with Pokémon Green Version, see [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. For the game paired with Pokémon Blue Version, see [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]].''
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'''Red''' (Japanese: '''レッド''' ''Red'') is the [[canon]] name of the {{player|player character}} in the [[Generation I]] games {{game4|Red|Green|Blue|Yellow}} and the male choice in their [[Generation III]] remakes {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, where his female counterpart is {{ga|Leaf}}.
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'''Red''' (Japanese: '''{{j|レッド}}''' ''Red'') is the {{player|player character}} in the [[Generation I]] games [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]], and {{v2|Yellow}} and the male choice in their [[Generation III]] remakes {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, where his female counterpart is {{ga|Leaf}}.
 
Red is known throughout the [[Pokémon world]] as the {{pkmn|Champion}} from [[Pallet Town]], as well as a living legend for his defeat of [[Team Rocket]] in [[Kanto]] during his quest. He is the final opponent in the [[Generation II]] games {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, their [[Generation IV]] remakes {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and {{g|Stadium 2}}. He is a participant in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]'s [[Champions Tournament]] in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} and works as a boss of the [[Battle Tree]] alongside {{ga|Blue}} in the [[Generation VII]] games {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], he appears as the highest-level Trainer in the game, capable of being challenged after defeating six [[Master Trainer]]s.


Red is known throughout [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] as the {{pkmn|Champion}} from [[Pallet Town]], as well as for his defeat of [[Team Rocket]] in Kanto during his quest. He is the final opponent in the [[Generation II]] games {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, their [[Generation IV]] remakes {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and {{g|Stadium 2}}.
==Terminology==
[[File:Yellow manual story.jpg|thumb|200px|Red named イエロー (''Yellow'') in the manual of Pokémon Yellow]]
[[File:Red playing card.jpg|thumb|150px|Red named グリーン (''Green'') on a [[Pokémon playing cards|playing card]] from the Pokémon Green deck released in Japan]]
[[File:GameFreak 1997 fanbook MC Satoshi.jpg|thumb|152px|Red named サトシ (''Satoshi'') by Game Freak]]
[[File:Ash Gary game.png|thumb|160px|Red and Blue called "Ash" and "Gary" in the Nintendo Power guide]]


==In the games==
While he had various names in [[Generation I]], from [[Generation II]] onwards he is referred to as '''Red''' (Japanese: '''{{j|レッド}}''' ''Red'') in several [[core series]] games where he appears as a [[non-player character]], in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], and he is known by {{mas|Red|the same name}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. He is also known by this name in the game data of [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen]], and [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], but this is not seen in normal gameplay. He was named after the [[Generation I]] game [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]].
Red is introduced as a curious 11-year-old boy from [[Pallet Town]]. In the instruction manuals of Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue Versions, Red gained an interest in Pokémon after his best friend, {{ga|Blue}}, stopped playing with him and became a bully. His adventure begins one day when [[Professor Oak]] calls the two to his lab for a choice of a [[starter Pokémon]], the last three Pokémon Oak owns. Blue challenges Red to a battle immediately, to test out his new Pokémon, thinking he will easily beat Red.


After Red has journeyed to [[Viridian City]] to the north and taken [[Oak's Parcel|a package]] back to Oak in Pallet, Oak gives Red and Blue each a [[Pokédex]] with which to record data on all known Pokémon in the Kanto region. From here, Red and Blue journey across Kanto, collecting Pokémon to build up their teams, and defeating each of the [[Gym Leader]]s in turn, with Blue always one step ahead, showing up from time to time to impede Red's progress.
In the player's story as seen in the Japanese game manuals from [[Generation I]], the player name refers to the name of the current game: '''{{j|レッド}}'''{{sup/1|R}}, '''{{j|グリーン}}'''{{sup/1|G}}, '''{{j|ブルー}}'''{{sup/1|B}}, or '''{{j|イエロー}}'''{{sup/1|Y}} (''Red'', ''Green'', ''Blue'', or ''Yellow''). However, this was adapted as "'''you'''" instead in the English version. For instance:
Red also comes across a gang of Pokémon thieves, [[Team Rocket]], several times through his journey, defeating a group of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s who are trying to steal [[Fossil]]s from [[Mt. Moon]], a member who is running the [[Nugget Bridge]] challenge to recruit for the organization on {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and another lone member who has stolen a [[TM]] from a family in [[Cerulean City]]. Eventually, Red uncovers a plot by Team Rocket, infiltrating their [[Rocket Hideout|hideout]] beneath the [[Celadon Game Corner]] and encountering their boss, [[Giovanni]]. Defeating him and ousting Team Rocket from Celadon, Red uses the [[Silph Scope]] that Giovanni leaves behind to battle {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon and save [[Mr. Fuji]] in the [[Pokémon Tower]] in [[Lavender Town]], who is being held hostage by a trio of Grunts. Red soon journeys into Saffron City in the heart of Kanto to find it overrun by Team Rocket, who is attempting to take the recently-invented [[Master Ball]] from the [[Silph Co.]] President, and defeats Giovanni again, ending the group's plots for the time being.


With seven Badges in hand, Red encounters Giovanni for the final time—this time as the [[Gym Leader|Leader]] of the [[Viridian Gym]], his final obstacle before the [[Elite Four]] of [[Indigo Plateau]]. Red defeats him in battle, earning his eighth and final Badge—the {{Badge|Earth}}—and causing Giovanni to realize that he has no chance at reviving Team Rocket if he cannot defeat Red. He disbands the organization, promising to go into solo training to better himself.
* In the Japanese manuals of the Generation I games:
*:「'''レッド'''({{ruby|主人公|しゅじんこう}})は11{{ruby|歳|さい}}」 ('''''Red''' (player character) is 11 years old.''){{sup/1|R}}
*:「'''グリーン'''({{ruby|主人公|しゅじんこう}})は11{{ruby|歳|さい}}」 ('''''Green''' (player character) is 11 years old.''){{sup/1|G}}
*:「'''ブルー'''({{ruby|主人公|しゅじんこう}})は11{{ruby|歳|さい}}」 ('''''Blue''' (player character) is 11 years old.''){{sup/1|B}}
*:「'''イエロー'''({{ruby|主人公|しゅじんこう}})は11{{ruby|歳|さい}}」 ('''''Yellow''' (player character) is 11 years old.''){{sup/1|Y}}
* In the English manuals (except his age is not mentioned in Pokémon Yellow's English manual):
*: ''"'''You''' are an 11-old boy [...]"''{{sup/1|RB}}


Making it through {{ka|Victory Road}} and finally to Indigo Plateau, Red defeats the Elite Four and discovers, to his surprise, that Blue has defeated them before him and is the {{pkmn|Champion}}. Red defeats Blue in the final battle, becoming the Champion himself, but then continues his training, rather than staying at Indigo Plateau. Encountering an offshoot of Team Rocket in the southern [[Sevii Islands]], lead by Executive [[Archer]], Red reveals with his Earth Badge that Giovanni has disbanded the organization, and, though defeated, the group there intends to revive Team Rocket and bring Giovanni back, having already made plans to force Pokémon to evolve with radio waves. Red continues as a wandering Trainer, eventually making his way to the caves of [[Mt. Silver]], where he trains his Pokémon alone.
In the Japanese {{pkmn|playing cards}}, he is named '''{{j|レッド}}''' (''Red'') in the Pokémon Red deck and '''{{j|グリーン}}''' (''Green'') in the Pokémon Green deck. The text {{ruby|主人公|しゅじんこう}} (''player character'') also appears on his card from both the Red and Green decks. However, in the Pokémon Blue and Yellow decks released later, he is unnamed and simply referred to with this Japanese text meaning "player character".


Eventually, {{ga|Ethan}}, {{ga|Kris}}, or {{ga|Lyra}} arrives at Mt. Silver and challenges Red, identified only as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. If defeated, Red vanishes from Mt. Silver, and returns every time the Elite Four is defeated again by the player of Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, or SoulSilver.
In some game screenshots from the English manuals, the male player character is named '''Blue'''{{sup/1|RB}}, '''{{Ash}}'''{{sup/1|Y}}, '''Red'''{{sup/3|FR}}, or '''Green'''{{sup/3|LG}} (while the {{ga|Leaf|female player character}} is named Fire{{sup/3|FR}} or Leaf{{sup/3|LG}}).
 
He was also named '''Ash''' (Japanese: '''{{j|サトシ}}''' ''Satoshi'') in some early official media, sharing the name of {{Ash|his anime counterpart}}. This is also found in the list of default names. The Japanese version is also the name of the [[Satoshi Tajiri|creator of the franchise]] and one of Red's default names.
* In the ''Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters'' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック}}''') from 1997, the player is named '''サトシ''' (''Satoshi'') according to [[Game Freak]], in which his appearance (as well as [[Professor Oak]] and [[Giovanni]]) in the then-upcoming {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} games was teased.<ref>[http://hakuda2.web.fc2.com/ir/poke4/b5.html ボツポケモン応援隊] ([https://archive.is/JR0Yn archived copy])</ref> This may indicate that this name was originally considered for this game character.
* In ''[[Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' (Nintendo Power, 1998), the player is named '''Ash''' (while the rival is named Gary at this point).
* In ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' (Nintendo Power, 2000), he is usually named '''Red''' in several sections explaining the story and mechanics of the games, except he is also named '''Ash''' at some point. In ''[[Pokémon Crystal: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' (Nintendo Power, 2001), some content was reused but the name "Ash" was edited out:
*: ''"Pokémon Gold & Silver also feature the world of Kanto, which '''Ash''' explored in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow."'' (Pokémon Gold and Silver guidebook, page 4)
*: ''"Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal also feature the world of Kanto, which '''originally appeared''' in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow."'' (Pokémon Crystal guidebook, page 4)
 
In the [[Super Smash Bros. series]], the male version of the character known only as "{{OBP|Pokémon Trainer|Super Smash Bros.}}" is based on Red.
 
He is also known by some other placeholder names, which are stored in the game data but not available in normal gameplay: '''[[Nintendo|Ninten]]'''{{sup/1|RBY}} (Japanese: '''やまぐち''' ''Yamaguchi''{{sup/1|RG}}; '''ゲーフリ''' ''Gēfuri''{{sup/1|B}}; '''ゲーフリ1''' ''Gēfuri1''{{sup/1|Y}}). At least in Generation I, there are some hidden game mechanics that would display this name, therefore it should become visible if some {{wp|Random-access memory|RAM}} {{wp|memory address|addresses}} were changed.<ref>[http://acmlm.kafuka.org/board/thread.php?pid=18912#18912 Intresting and funny in Pokemon Red Acmlmboard]</ref>
 
* The English "'''Ninten'''" is short for [[Nintendo]], while the rival's placeholder name is "Sony" in those games. This references the fact that in the years surrounding the releases of the Generation I games, Sony was Nintendo's main competition. {{wb|Ninten}} is also the default name of the main protagonist of {{wb|Mother (video game)|Mother}}, a game developed by [[Creatures, Inc.]].
* The Japanese '''やまぐち''' (''Yamaguchi'') refers to Wataru Yamaguchi, an art director that worked on the original games.
* The Japanese '''ゲーフリ''' (''Gēfuri'') and '''ゲーフリ1''' (''Gēfuri1'') refer to [[Game Freak]] (Japanese: ゲームフリーク ''Gēmu Furīku'').
 
In some screenshots of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Japanese website pokemon.co.jp, the player is named '''オサム''' (''Osamu'').<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/fl/item.html ポケットモンスター ファイアレッド・リーフグリーン - Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>
 
In the Spanish version of FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, his placeholder name has the syllables reversed: he is known as "Joro" instead of "Rojo" (while his {{ga|Leaf|female counterpart}} is known as "Jaho" instead of "Hoja").
 
==In the core series games==
{{spoilers}}
Red is introduced as a curious 11-year-old boy from [[Pallet Town]]. According to the instruction manuals of {{3v2|Red|Green|Blue}}, Red gained an interest in Pokémon after his best friend, {{ga|Blue}}, stopped playing with him and became a bully, although in the games [[Professor Oak]] says the two have been rivals since infancy. His adventure begins one day when Professor Oak calls the two to his lab for a [[first partner Pokémon]]. Red has a choice of a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}{{sup/1|G}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}. Depending on the Pokémon that Red chooses, Blue will choose the Pokémon that has a type advantage over it{{sup/1|G}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}. In {{game|Yellow}}, Red was originally intended to get an {{p|Eevee}}, which was swiped by Blue. As a result, Blue keeps the Eevee and Red receives a {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} that Professor Oak caught earlier{{sup/1|Y}}. Blue challenges Red to a battle immediately to test out his new Pokémon, thinking he will easily beat Red.
 
After Red has made his way to [[Viridian City]] to the north and taken [[Parcel|a package]] back to Oak in Pallet Town, Oak gives Red and Blue each a [[Pokédex]] with which to record data on all known Pokémon in the Kanto region to fulfill Oak's dream of creating a full guide on all Pokémon in Kanto. From here, Red and Blue journey across Kanto, collecting Pokémon to build up their teams, and defeating each of the [[Gym Leader]]s in turn, with Blue always one step ahead, showing up from time to time to impede Red's progress.
 
Red also comes across a gang of Pokémon thieves, [[Team Rocket]], several times through his journey. He first encounters them trying to steal fossils within Mt. Moon. Then he encounters a member who is running the Nugget Bridge challenge to recruit for the organization on {{rt|24|Kanto}}; and another lone member who has stolen a [[TM]] from a family in [[Cerulean City]]. Eventually, Red uncovers a plot by Team Rocket, infiltrating their [[Team Rocket Hideout|hideout]] beneath the [[Celadon Game Corner]] and encountering their boss, [[Giovanni]]. Defeating him and ousting Team Rocket from Celadon, Red uses the [[Silph Scope]] that Giovanni leaves behind to battle {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon and save [[Mr. Fuji]] in the [[Pokémon Tower]] in [[Lavender Town]], who is being held hostage by Team Rocket. Red soon journeys into Saffron City in the heart of Kanto to find it overrun by Team Rocket, who is attempting to take the recently invented [[Master Ball]] from the [[Silph Co.]] President, and defeats Giovanni again, ending the group's plots for the time being.
 
With seven Badges in hand, Red encounters Giovanni for the final time—this time as the [[Gym Leader|Leader]] of the [[Viridian Gym]], his final obstacle before the [[Elite Four]] of [[Indigo Plateau]]. Red defeats him in battle, earning his eighth and final Badge—the {{Badge|Earth}}. He disbands Team Rocket, promising to go into solo training to become a better Trainer.
 
Making it through {{ka|Victory Road}} and finally to Indigo Plateau, Red challenges the [[Indigo League]]. First, he defeats the Elite Four and discovers, to his surprise, that Blue has defeated them before him and is therefore the {{pkmn|Champion}} of Kanto. Red defeats Blue in the final battle, becoming the Champion himself, but then continues his training, rather than staying at Indigo Plateau. Encountering an offshoot of Team Rocket in the southern [[Sevii Islands]], lead by Executive [[Archer]], Red reveals with his Earth Badge that Giovanni has disbanded the organization, and, though defeated, the group there intends to revive Team Rocket and bring Giovanni back, having already made plans to force Pokémon to evolve with radio waves.
 
Red continues as a wandering Trainer, eventually making his way to [[Mt. Silver Cave]], where he trains his Pokémon alone. In the process, he becomes so distant from the people close to him that he does not even talk to his mom via phone anymore.
 
Eventually, {{ga|Ethan}}, {{ga|Kris}}, or {{ga|Lyra}} arrives at Mt. Silver Cave and challenges Red, identified only as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. If defeated, Red vanishes from Mt. Silver, and returns every time the Elite Four is defeated again by the player of Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, or SoulSilver.
 
Some time later, Red has been shown to finally come back into public life, as he enters the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in the [[Unova]] region. In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, a visibly older Red is invited to work as the boss of [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] along with Blue. When {{ga|Elio}} or {{ga|Selene}} first visits the Battle Tree, they will encounter Red and Blue and battle one of them. After Red{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} or Blue{{sup/7|USUM}} is defeated at the Battle Tree proper, Red will reward the player with a full set of Kanto first partner Pokémon [[Mega Stone]]s.
 
Red makes an appearance in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. In this continuity, he and Blue completed their journeys and defeated the Elite Four years before the player character started their journey. If the player has defeated at least six [[Master Trainer]]s and has six Pokémon in their [[party]], Red can be found in front of the Pokémon League building at Indigo Plateau, where he may be challenged to a battle. Like during all Master Trainer battles, the player isn't allowed to use [[item]]s from their [[Bag]] during this battle. After being defeated, Red will grant the player the title of [[Pokémon Master|Battle Master]] before leaving, though he will reappear for a [[rematch]] each time the player defeats the Elite Four.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
As the player character, Red can have on his team any of the 151 Pokémon available during [[Generation I]]. In [[Generation III]], he can have any of the 386 Pokémon available at that time, though only after the player has obtained the [[National Pokédex]].
As the player character, Red can have on his team any of the 151 Pokémon available during [[Generation I]]. In [[Generation III]], he can have any of the 386 Pokémon available at that time, though only after the player has obtained the [[National Pokédex]].


When he is encountered as an opponent in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]], Red has a set team, based on Generation I in-game event Pokémon, and has the highest leveled trained Pokémon yet encountered in the series, with his {{p|Pikachu}} at level 81 in Generation II and at level 88 in Generation IV.
When he is encountered as an opponent in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]], Red has a set team, based on Generation I in-game event Pokémon, and has the highest leveled trained Pokémon yet encountered in the series, with his {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} at level 81 in Generation II and at level 88 in Generation IV. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, when he is defeated, all Pokémon in the player's party receive the {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Legend Ribbon}}.
 
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, he can be fought in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]'s [[Champions Tournament]], using the same team he did in Generation IV, albeit with different movesets.


In [[Generation V]] games of Black and White 2, he might be fought in the Champion's Tournament in the [[Pokemon World Tournament]].
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, Red once again uses his team from Generation IV, just with altered movesets. When battled in the [[Battle Tree]] proper, Red will use a randomly selected team from a preset selection of Pokémon.


All of Red's Pokémon have perfect [[individual values|IV]]s, being 31.
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Red's team has notable differences to his previous [[core series]] teams, including Pokémon that he's never used in any of his previous NPC appearances.


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|sprite=Spr GS Red.png‎
|sprite=Spr GS Red.png
|prize={{PDollar}}7700
|prize={{PDollar}}7700
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Red
|name=Red
|game=GSC
|game=GSC
|location=Mt. Silver
|location=Mt. Silver Cave
|pokemon=6
|locationname=Silver Cave
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/2
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=025
|ndex=025
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|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric}}
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=196
|ndex=196
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|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=143
|ndex=143
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|move3=Rest|move3type=Psychic
|move3=Rest|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/2
{{Party/Div|color={{red color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=003
|ndex=003
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|move3=Synthesis|move3type=Grass
|move3=Synthesis|move3type=Grass
|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}
|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=006
|ndex=006
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|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fire Spin
|move4=Fire Spin|move4type=Fire}}
|move4type=Fire}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=009
|ndex=009
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|move3=Surf|move3type=Water
|move3=Surf|move3type=Water
|move4=Whirlpool|move4type=Water}}
|move4=Whirlpool|move4type=Water}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
{{Party|
Red uses four [[Full Restore]]s.
{{Party/Single
|color={{red color}}
|color={{red color}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
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|sprite=Spr HGSS Red.png
|sprite=Spr HGSS Red.png
|prize={{PDollar}}16800
|prize={{PDollar}}16800
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Red
|name=Red
|game=HGSS
|game=HGSS
|location=Mt. Silver
|location=Mt. Silver Cave
|pokemon=6
|pokemon=6}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=025
|ndex=025
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|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=131
|ndex=131
|pokemon=Lapras
|pokemon=Lapras
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|ability=Shell Armor
|ability=Shell Armor
|level=80
|level=80
|move1=Blizzard|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Special
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brine|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move2=Brine|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=143
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|pokemon=Snorlax
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|ability=Thick Fat
|ability=Thick Fat
|level=82
|level=82
|move1=Blizzard|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Special
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/4
{{Party/Div|color={{red color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=003
|ndex=003
|pokemon=Venusaur
|pokemon=Venusaur
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|ability=Overgrow
|ability=Overgrow
|level=84
|level=84
|move1=Sleep Powder|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move1=Frenzy Plant|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Giga Drain|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move2=Giga Drain|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Frenzy Plant|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=006
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|pokemon=Charizard
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|ability=Blaze
|ability=Blaze
|level=84
|level=84
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Blast Burn|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Blast Burn|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move3=Air Slash|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Pulse|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Dragon Pulse|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=009
|ndex=009
|pokemon=Blastoise  
|pokemon=Blastoise
|gender=male
|gender=male
|game=HeartGold
|game=HeartGold
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|ability=Torrent
|ability=Torrent
|level=84
|level=84
|move1=Focus Blast|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special
|move1=Hydro Cannon|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flash Cannon|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Special
|move3=Flash Cannon|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hydro Cannon|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
Red uses three of these Pokémon in [[Single Battle]]s, four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s.
Red uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s.


{{Party|
{{Party/Single
|color={{red color}}
|color={{red color}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Red.png
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Red.png
|prize=1 [[Battle Point|BP]]
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}}
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Red
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|game=B2W2
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6
|{{Pokémon/5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
|game=Black 2
|ndex=025 m
|ndex=025 {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=m|1=f}}
|pokemon=Pikachu
|pokemon=Pikachu
|game=Black
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|ability=Static
|held=Light Ball
|held=Light Ball
|level=50
|move1=Volt Tackle|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|gender=both
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Tackle|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Fake Out|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|ndex=131
|game=Black 2
|pokemon=Lapras
|ndex=003 {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=m|1=f}}
|game=Black
|pokemon=Venusaur
|type1=Water|type2=Ice
|ability=Water Absorb|ability2=Shell Armor
|level=50
|gender=both
|gender=both
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Shard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|game=Black
|type1=Normal
|ability=Immunity|ability2=Thick Fat
|level=50
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Seed Bomb|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/5
|ndex=003 m
|pokemon=Venusaur
|game=Black
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|ability=Overgrow
|ability=Overgrow
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=White Herb
|held=White Herb
|move1=Leaf Storm|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move1=Leaf Storm|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sleep Powder|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black 2
|ndex=006
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|pokemon=Charizard
|game=Black
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|ability=Blaze
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=Focus Sash
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move2=Focus Blast|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move3=Air Slash|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Pulse|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Dragon Pulse|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/5
{{Party/Div|color={{red color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black 2
|ndex=009
|ndex=009
|pokemon=Blastoise  
|pokemon=Blastoise
|gender=both
|gender=both
|game=Black
|level=50
|type1=Water
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|ability=Torrent
|level=50
|held=Choice Scarf
|held=Choice Scarf
|move1=Water Spout|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move1=Water Spout|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
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|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black 2
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|ability=Immunity|ability2=Thick Fat
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Seed Bomb|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black 2
|ndex=131
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Water|type2=Ice
|ability=Water Absorb|ability2=Shell Armor
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Ice Beam|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Special
|move2=Hydro Pump|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Shard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===={{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}====
=====First possible battle=====
======Pokémon Sun and Moon======
{{Party/Single
|color={{red color}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|sprite=VSRed.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}18,480
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Red
|game=SM
|location=Battle Tree
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|held=Light Ball
|move1=Volt Tackle|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Nuzzle|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=003
|pokemon=Venusaur
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Bulldoze|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leech Seed|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status
|move3=Leaf Storm|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Will-O-Wisp|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Status
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Air Slash|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{red color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=009
|pokemon=Blastoise
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dark Pulse|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=131
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=female
|level=65
|type1=Water|type2=Ice
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Shard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Heavy Slam|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High&nbsp;Horsepower|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon======
{{Party/Single
|color={{red color}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|sprite=VSRed.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}19,600
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Red
|game=USUM
|location=Battle Tree
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=74
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|held=Light Ball
|move1=Volt Tackle|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Nuzzle|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=003
|pokemon=Venusaur
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leech Seed|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status
|move3=Leaf Storm|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Will-O-Wisp|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Status
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Air Slash|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{red color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=009
|pokemon=Blastoise
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dark Pulse|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=131
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=female
|level=69
|type1=Water|type2=Ice
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Shard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=69
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Heavy Slam|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High&nbsp;Horsepower|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====Battle Tree=====
Red uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]] and two in [[Multi Battle]]s.
 
======Single Battle (on 20th consecutive battle)======
{{Party/Single
|color={{red color}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|sprite=VSRed.png
|size=150px
|prize=20{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class=Battle Legend
|name={{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}}
|game=SMUSUM
|location=Battle Tree
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|{{red color light}}|{{red color}}|{{red color}}}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|003|Venusaur|Big Root|Leech Seed|Grass|Toxic|Poison|Synthesis|Grass|Ingrain|Grass|Calm|252||||252|}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|006|Charizard|Salac Berry|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Fire Fang|Fire|Belly Drum|Normal|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Careful|170||||170|170}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|009|Blastoise|Zoom Lens|Aqua Ring|Water|Rock Slide|Rock|Aqua Tail|Water|Iron Defense|Steel|Quiet|170||170||170|}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|131|Lapras|Damp Rock|Rain Dance|Water|Thunder|Electric|Ice Shard|Ice|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Quiet|||252|252||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|143|Snorlax|Sitrus Berry|Return|Normal|Wild Charge|Electric|Counter|Fighting|Recycle|Normal|Adamant||252|252|||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|003|Venusaur|Grassium Z|Roar|Normal|Venoshock|Poison|Power Whip|Grass|Earthquake|Ground|Brave|170|170|170|||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Rock Slide|Rock|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Adamant||252||||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|009|Blastoise|Blastoisinite|Water Pulse|Water|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Dark Pulse|Dark|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Quiet|252|||252||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|131|Lapras|Normalium Z|Surf|Water|Ice Beam|Ice|Rest|Psychic|Sleep Talk|Normal|Modest|||170|170|170|}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|143|Snorlax|Sitrus Berry|Return|Normal|Protect|Normal|Crunch|Dark|Belly Drum|Normal|Brave||252|252|||}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======Super Single Battle (on 50th consecutive battle)======
{{Party/Single
|color={{red color}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|sprite=VSRed.png
|size=150px
|prize=50{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class=Battle Legend
|name={{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}}
|game=SMUSUM
|location=Battle Tree
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|{{red color light}}|{{red color}}|{{red color}}}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|003|Venusaur|Salac Berry|Energy Ball|Grass|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Grass Knot|Grass|Protect|Normal|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|006|Charizard|Charizardite Y|Heat Wave|Fire|Solar Beam|Grass|Air Slash|Flying|Focus Blast|Fighting|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|009|Blastoise|Leftovers|Fake Out|Normal|Earthquake|Ground|Aqua Tail|Water|Rock Slide|Rock|Adamant|252|252||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|131|Lapras|Bright Powder|Surf|Water|Ice Beam|Ice|Thunderbolt|Electric|Psychic|Psychic|Modest|252|||252||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|143|Snorlax|Life Orb|Double-Edge|Normal|Earthquake|Ground|Crunch|Dark|Protect|Normal|Adamant||252|252|||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|003|Venusaur|Venusaurite|Synthesis|Grass|Substitute|Normal|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Giga Drain|Grass|Bold|252||252|||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|006|Charizard|Charizardite X|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Flare Blitz|Fire|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Rock Slide|Rock|Jolly||252||||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|009|Blastoise|Custap Berry|Yawn|Normal|Hydro Pump|Water|Blizzard|Ice|Dark Pulse|Dark|Modest|252|||252||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|131|Lapras|Psychium Z|Blizzard|Ice|Hydro Pump|Water|Psychic|Psychic|Ice Shard|Ice|Quiet|||252|252||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|143|Snorlax|Assault Vest|Body Slam|Normal|Fissure|Ground|Earthquake|Ground|Crunch|Dark|Careful|252||||252|}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
{{Party/Single
|color={{red color}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|sprite=VSRed PE.png
|size=90px
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Red
|game=PE
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Fighting
|move1=Superpower|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Fire
|move1=Heat Wave|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status
|move4=Roar|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{red color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=131
|pokemon=Lapras
|gender=female
|level=85
|type1=Water|type2=Ice
|move1=Ice Shard|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Megahorn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Normal
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Rest|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|ndex=003
|pokemon=Venusaur
|megastone=Venusaurite
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Mega Drain|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
==In the side series games==
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
Red appears in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. He can be battled in the Kanto [[Gym Leader Castle]] after the player has defeated all eight Kanto Gym Leaders, being the final opponent the player must defeat in order to clear the Gym Leader Castle challenge.
 
During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with {{ga|Blue}}.
 
====Pokémon====
Red uses vastly different sets of Pokémon than in any of his other appearances, only sharing a couple Pokémon with the teams he uses in the [[core series]]. Notably, this is the only game where he's not seen using {{ga|Red's Pikachu|his Pikachu}}. In Round 2, each of his Pokémon knows {{m|Hidden Power}}.


===={{g|Stadium 2}}====
=====Round 1=====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{red color}}
|color={{red color}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Pokémon Trainer Red.png‎
|sprite=S2 Pokémon Trainer Red.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Red
|name=Red
|game=Pokémon Stadium 2
|game=Stadium2
|location=Mt. Silver
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6
|locationname=Kanto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|pokemon=6}}
|gen=2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=154 f
|ndex=154MSStad
|pokemon=Meganium
|pokemon=Meganium
|gender=female
|gender=female
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=Mint Berry
|held=Mint Berry
|type1=Grass
|type1=Grass
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|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass
|move4=Synthesis|move4type=Grass}}
|move4=Synthesis|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=160MSStad
|ndex=160
|pokemon=Feraligatr
|pokemon=Feraligatr
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=Miracleberry
|held=MiracleBerry
|type1=Water
|type1=Water
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water
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|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark}}
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=157MSStad
|ndex=157
|pokemon=Typhlosion
|pokemon=Typhlosion
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=Focus Band
|held=Focus Band
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
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|move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric
|move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric
|move4=Dig|move4type=Ground}}
|move4=Dig|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon
{{Party/Div|color={{red color}}}}
|gen=2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=135
|ndex=135MSStad
|pokemon=Jolteon
|pokemon=Jolteon
|gender=female
|gender=female
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=King's Rock
|held=King's Rock
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
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|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=212MSStad
|ndex=212
|pokemon=Scizor
|pokemon=Scizor
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=Quick Claw
|held=Quick Claw
|type1=Bug|type2=Steel
|type1=Bug|type2=Steel
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|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Sleep Talk|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Sleep Talk|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=128MSStad
|ndex=128
|pokemon=Tauros
|pokemon=Tauros
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=Scope Lens
|held=Scope Lens
|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
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|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====Round 2=====
=====Round 2=====
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{red color}}
|color={{red color}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Pokémon Trainer Red.png‎
|sprite=S2 Pokémon Trainer Red.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Red
|name=Red
|game=Pokémon Stadium 2
|game=Stadium2
|location=Mt. Silver
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6
|locationname=Kanto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|pokemon=6}}
|gen=2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=243
|ndex=243MSStad
|pokemon=Raikou
|pokemon=Raikou
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=Focus Band
|held=Focus Band
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
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|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Ice}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=244MSStad
|ndex=244
|pokemon=Entei
|pokemon=Entei
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=Scope Lens
|held=Scope Lens
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
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|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=245MSStad
|ndex=245
|pokemon=Suicune
|pokemon=Suicune
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=BrightPowder
|held=BrightPowder
|type1=Water
|type1=Water
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|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Grass}}
||pokemon4={{Pokémon
{{Party/Div|color={{red color}}}}
|gen=2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=149
|ndex=149MSStad
|pokemon=Dragonite
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=MiracleBerry
|held=MiracleBerry
|type1=Dragon
|type1=Dragon
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|move2=Body Slam|move2type=Normal
|move2=Body Slam|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Fighting}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=143MSStad
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=Quick Claw
|held=Quick Claw
|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
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|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Flying}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=196MSStad
|ndex=196
|pokemon=Espeon
|pokemon=Espeon
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|held=King's Rock
|held=King's Rock
|type1=Psychic
|type1=Psychic
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|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Fire}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness===
Red makes an appearance in both [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. While he does not appear in the games' Story Mode, he is playable in the Battle Mode when a FireRed or LeafGreen cartridge is used, with a male player character chosen. He can take on Mt. Battle's 100-battle challenge, as well as compete in Colosseum battles.
 
===Pokémon Battle Revolution===
Red made a brief appearance in the debut trailer of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], having a [[Double Battle]] against {{ga|Leaf}}, using a {{p|Deoxys}} in its Attack Forme and a {{p|Wailord}}. Despite this, he didn't appear in the final cut of the game.
 
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
[[File:Pokemon Trainer Brawl.png|thumb|250px|left|Red in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] with his Pokémon]]
[[File:Pokemon Trainer SSBU.png|thumb|250px|Red in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
====Pokémon Trainer====
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}}
Red is known as the "Pokémon Trainer" in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]]. He has a team consisting of {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Charizard}}. Rather than fighting himself like most other characters, Red sends his three Pokémon into battle, switching between them in order.
 
Red debuted as a playable character in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. He was absent from [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], the only game in the series where his {{SSB|Charizard}} is available as an individual fighter. Red returned as a playable character in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], and additionally {{ga|Leaf}} debuted as part of his palette swaps, sharing the same title of "Pokémon Trainer". Red is voiced by [[Michele Knotz]] and [[Billy Bob Thompson]] in the English versions of [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]] respectively, and 半場友恵 ''[[Tomoe Hanba]]'' in the Japanese versions.
 
====Other references====
* Red's hat appears as an alternate outfit worn by {{SSB|Pikachu}} from [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] onward, possibly in specific reference to {{game|Yellow}} (which, in turn, was inspired by the anime).
* In [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], Red is featured as a trophy to represent Pokémon Trainers.
 
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{main|Style (GO)}}
For [[Pokémon Day]] 2018, Red's outfit from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} was released as free style option in [[Pokémon GO]].
 
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Red (Masters)}}
Red, who is based on the [[player character]], forms a [[sync pair]] with {{TP|Red|Charizard}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, {{p|Articuno}}, and {{p|Venusaur}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. His Charizard is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Charizard X, while his Snorlax and Pikachu are both capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing, and his Venusaur is capable of [[Dynamax]]ing. Red became a playable sync pair on February 28, 2020.
 
In this game, Red is indirectly responsible for the creation of the [[Pokémon Masters League]], as him defeating [[Lear]] before the events of the game was what inspired Lear to create [[Pasio]] and the PML in order to get another chance at beating him. Red first appeared as an NPC during the second chapter of [[PML Arc]]. He also made notable appearances later in the PML Arc, and the [[Villain Arc]]. Unlike in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, both Red and {{mas|Leaf}} coexist in this game.


==Artwork==
{{PairDex/h|Red}}
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Red color dark}}; background: #{{red color}};"
{{PairDex|084|Red|trainerlink=Red (Masters)#Charizard|trainerimg=Red Sygna|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]]|0006MX|Charizard|pokemonlink=Red's Charizard|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]]|mega=Charizardite X|gender=male|Fire|Rock|Special Strike|6|Ticket Scout (after Victory Road)<br>Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|- align=center
{{PairDex|084|Red|trainerlink=Red (Masters)#Snorlax|trainerimg=Red|0143|Snorlax|form=[[Gigantamax]]|dynamax=yes|gender=male|Normal|Fighting|Support|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Capsule Monsters Red.png|100px]]
{{PairDex|084|Red|trainerlink=Red (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Red Sygna Thunderbolt|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] (Thunderbolt)|0025|Pikachu|pokemonlink=Red's Pikachu (game)|master=yes|form=[[Gigantamax]]|dynamax=yes|buddy=yes|gender=male|Electric|Ground|Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Sugimori Starter artwork.png|100px]]
{{PairDex|084|Red|trainerlink=Red (Masters)#Articuno|trainerimg=Red Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|0144|Articuno|master=yes|buddy=yes|Ice|Rock|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Sugimori1996.jpg|100px]]
{{PairDex|084|Red|trainerlink=Red (Masters)#Venusaur|trainerimg=Red|0003|Venusaur|dynamax=yes|buddy=yes|gender=male|Grass|Fire|Field|6|Mix Sync Pair Scout}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Rival artwork.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red Green Red.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red on bike.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red on computer.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Game Freak Red.jpg|100px]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| {{colorlink|Capsule Monsters|000|Early}} artwork
| Starter artwork with<br>{{colorlink|Blue (game)|000|Blue}} and<br>{{colorlink|Leaf (game)|000|Leaf}}
| Early artwork with<br>{{colorlink|Blue (game)|000|Blue}}, {{colorlink|Charizard (Pokémon)|000|Charizard}}, and {{colorlink|Pikachu (Pokémon)|000|Pikachu}}
| Early artwork battling {{colorlink|Blue (game)|000|Blue}}
| Official art of Red from<br>{{colorlink|Generation I|000}}
| Riding his {{colorlink|Bicycle|000|Bike}}
| Checking the<br>{{colorlink|PC|000}}
| In warm clothing,<br>holding a shovel
|}
|}


===Sprites===
==Quotes==
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color}};"
{{main|Red (game)/Quotes}}
|- align=center
 
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RG Red 1.png]]
==Optional names==
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RB Red 2.png]]
When starting a new game of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, if the player leaves the name writing screen without any written name, or with a name composed entirely of empty spaces, [[Professor Oak]] says, "Right... So your name is <optional name>", suggesting one of the 19 available names; there are 24 names in total, but there are 5 exclusive to FireRed and 5 exclusive to LeafGreen. The player may answer "Yes" to accept the suggested name, or "No" to return to the name writing screen.
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:Spr RG Red 2.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:RGB Red Back.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:Spr Y Red.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:Y Red Back.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Red sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Title screen sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Worldwide}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|JP Blue}})
| Title screen sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|JP Red and Green}})
| Red backsprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Red sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow}}
| Red backsprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow}}
|- align=center
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:RedRGBwalkdown.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:Spr GS Red.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FRLG Red Intro.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Red.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:FRLG Red Back.png‎]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red, Green}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Red sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Intro sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Red sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Red backsprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
|- align=center
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:RedFRLGwalkdown.png‎]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:Red E OD.png‎]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:Red FRLG Credits.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:Colo Red.png|60px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:XD Red.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:Spr HGSS Red.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald}}
| Red credits sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Red model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}}
| Red's headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Pokémon XD}}
| Red sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
|- align=center
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Redwalkdown.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"|
[[File:Spr B2W2 Red.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red OD.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Red sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}
<br clear="all">


==Optional names for Red==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{red color dark}}"
{| class="expandable" border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background:#{{red color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{red color}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! Language !! Red !! Green !! Blue !! Yellow !! FireRed/LeafGreen
! Japanese
|-
! English
|| English
! French
||
! German
* Red
! Italian
* {{Ash}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Spanish
* Jack
|- style="background:#FFF"
||  
| Red
||  
| レッド ''Red''<br>サトシ ''Satoshi''<br>ジャック ''Jack''
* Blue
| RED<br>ASH<br>JACK
* Gary
| RED<br>SACHA<br>PAUL
* John
| ROT<br>ASH<br>JACK
||  
| ROSSO<br>ASH<br>GIGI
* Yellow
| ROJO<br>ASH<br>JAIME
* Ash
|- style="background:#FFF"
* Jack
| Green (Japan)<br>Blue (international)
||
| グリーン ''Green''<br>シゲル ''Shigeru''<br>ジョン ''John''
{|
| BLUE<br>GARY<br>JOHN
|-
| BLUE<br>REGIS<br>JEAN
| BLAU<br>GARY<br>JOHN
| BLU<br>GARY<br>PIPPO
| AZUL<br>GARY<br>JUAN
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Blue (Japan)
| ブルー ''Blue''<br>ツネカズ ''Tsunekaz''<br>ジャン ''Jean''
|
|
* Red
* Fire
* Green
* Leaf
|
|
* Ash
* Gary
* Geki
* Hiro
|
|
* Jak
* Janne
* Jon
* Jonn
|
|
* Kamon
* Karl
* Kay
* Kaz
|
|
* Kene
|- style="background:#FFF"
* Max
| Yellow
* Oscar
| イエロー ''Yellow''<br>サトシ ''Satoshi''<br>ジャック ''Jack''
* Ralph
| YELLOW<br>ASH<br>JACK
|
| YELLOW<br>SACHA<br>PAUL
* Roak
| GELB<br>ASH<br>JACK
* Toru
| GIALLO<br>ASH<br>GIGI
* Taylor
| GUALDO<br>ASH<br>JAIME
* Tosh
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | FireRed<br>LeafGreen
| <ab>レッド ''Red''{{sup/3|FR}}
グリーン ''Green''{{sup/3|LG}}
ファイア ''Fire''{{sup/3|FR}}
リーフ ''Leaf''{{sup/3|LG}}
サトシ ''Satoshi''{{sup/3|FR}}
ケン ''Ken''{{sup/3|FR}}
シゲキ ''Shigeki''{{sup/3|FR}}
シゲル ''Shigeru''{{sup/3|LG}}
ツネカズ ''Tsunekaz''{{sup/3|LG}}
サトル ''Satoru''{{sup/3|LG}}
ジャック ''Jack''
ジャン ''Jean''
ジョン ''John''
カモン ''Kamon''
タカシ ''Takashi''
テツオ ''Tetsuo''
トオル ''Tōru''
ヒロキ ''Hiroki''
マサオ ''Masao''
タカオ ''Takao''
タケヒロ ''Takehiro''
ケイ ''Kei''
ヒトシ ''Hitoshi''
ヒロアキ ''Hiroaki''</ab>
| <ab>RED{{sup/3|FR}}
GREEN{{sup/3|LG}}
FIRE{{sup/3|FR}}
LEAF{{sup/3|LG}}
ASH{{sup/3|FR}}
KENE{{sup/3|FR}}
GEKI{{sup/3|FR}}
GARY{{sup/3|LG}}
KAZ{{sup/3|LG}}
TORU{{sup/3|LG}}
JAK
JANNE
JONN
KAMON
KARL
TAYLOR
OSCAR
HIRO
MAX
JON
RALPH
KAY
TOSH
ROAK</ab>
| <ab>RED{{sup/3|FR}}
GREEN{{sup/3|LG}}
FIRE{{sup/3|FR}}
LEAF{{sup/3|LG}}
DANNY{{sup/3|FR}}
GURVAN{{sup/3|FR}}
GONTRAN{{sup/3|FR}}
YAN{{sup/3|LG}}
MAEL{{sup/3|LG}}
DAVY{{sup/3|LG}}
POLO
ZACK
MARIO
LORIS
MAX
DAMIEN
TOM
GREG
KAMEL
FRANCK
RALPH
AYRTON
TOSH
VINCE</ab>
| <ab>ROT{{sup/3|FR}}
GRÜN{{sup/3|LG}}
FEUER{{sup/3|FR}}
BLATT{{sup/3|LG}}
SVEN{{sup/3|FR}}
GERD{{sup/3|FR}}
HANS{{sup/3|FR}}
GARY{{sup/3|LG}}
HUGO{{sup/3|LG}}
MICHAEL{{sup/3|LG}}
JACK
JAN
JOHN
DANIEL
HELGE
ULI
TOBI
UDO
BERT
JON
RALF
UWE
CHRIS
ROLF</ab>
| <ab>ROSSO{{sup/3|FR}}
VERDE{{sup/3|LG}}
RED{{sup/3|FR}}
GREEN{{sup/3|LG}}
ASH{{sup/3|FR}}
DIMITRI{{sup/3|FR}}
ATTILIO{{sup/3|FR}}
GARY{{sup/3|LG}}
DAMIANO{{sup/3|LG}}
FABIO{{sup/3|LG}}
MATTIA
SILVANO
LUCIO
KAMON
KARL
GABRY
OSCAR
DINO
DANIEL
MANUELE
RALPH
IVANO
PAOLO
ENZO</ab>
|<ab>JORO{{sup/3|FR}}
VERTE{{sup/3|LG}}
GUEFO{{sup/3|FR}}
JAHO{{sup/3|LG}}
FURIO{{sup/3|FR}}
LLAMÍN{{sup/3|FR}}
CANDEL{{sup/3|FR}}
BOSCO{{sup/3|LG}}
FLOREN{{sup/3|LG}}
SILVIO{{sup/3|LG}}
JUNO
JUAN
JUANMA
ÁLVARO
RAL
MARINO
TOILO
NER
MAX
MOREL
RAFA
VER
LERIO
RODI</ab>
|}
{{-}}
 
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Red or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
 
{{cardlist/header|Red's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Red's Pikachu|270}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=270/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Pikachu|66}}|type=Lightning|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=241/236|jpset=Dream League|jprarity=CHR|jpnum=054/049}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu V (Vivid Voltage 43)|Pikachu]]{{TCGV}}|type=Lightning|expanded=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG16/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=222/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu VMAX (Vivid Voltage 44)|Pikachu]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|expanded=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG17/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=223/184}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Fire}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Unbroken Bonds|Red's Challenge|184}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=184/214|jpset=Double Blaze|jprarity=R|jpnum=088/095|enset2=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=213/214|jpset2=Double Blaze|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=107/095|jpset3=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum3=370/SM-P|jpset4=Tag All Stars|jpnum4=159/173|jpset5=Tag All Stars|jprarity5=SR|jpnum5=201/173}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Red & Blue|202}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=202/236|jpset=Alter Genesis|jprarity=U|jpnum=090/095|enset2=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=234/236|jpset2=Alter Genesis|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=108/095}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}
 
==In the TFG==
There are three {{TFG|Trainer figure|Trainer figures}} based on Red with his design from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, except with different names and colors.
 
* {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Red|42}} (Japanese: レッド ''Red'') from {{TFG|Next Quest}}, wearing his usual red clothes.
* {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Green|39}} (Japanese: グリーン ''Green'') from {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}, with green hat, shirt and shoes.
* {{TFG ID|Unnamed Third Set|Yellow|42}} (Japanese: イエロー ''Yellow''), from the {{TFG|Unnamed Third Set}}, with yellow hat, shirt and shoes.
 
The Red figure is part of the single released set, Next Quest. The other two sets were not released, so the Green and Yellow figures were not released either.
 
<gallery>
File:RedNextQuest42.png|{{TFG ID|Next Quest|Red|42}}
File:GreenGroundbreakers39.png|{{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Green|39}}
File:YellowUnnamedThirdSet42.png|{{TFG ID|Unnamed Third Set|Yellow|42}}
</gallery>
 
==Counterparts==
===In the anime===
====Main series====
{{main|Ash Ketchum}}
{{main|Ash Ketchum (M20)}}
[[File:Ash debut.png|thumb|250px|Ash Ketchum, Red's {{pkmn|anime}} counterpart]]
Red's loose [[Cross-canon counterpart|anime counterpart]], introduced in the [[EP001|first episode]], is the anime's main character, Ash Ketchum. Like Red, Ash is from Pallet Town, on a {{pkmn|journey}} to become a Pokémon Master. Unlike Red, Ash's journey did not end with Kanto, and Ash continued through every other region introduced in the [[core series]] games until [[Galar]], as well as the [[Orange Archipelago]] south of Kanto, taking the place of the player characters of Generation II during [[Johto]] and Generation V during [[Unova]], and being joined by the anime counterparts of {{ga|May}}, {{ga|Dawn}}, and {{ga|Serena}} during the Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Kalos sagas respectively. Instead of starting with one of the standard three Kanto first partner Pokémon, however, Ash began his journey with a {{AP|Pikachu}}, inspiring {{game|Yellow}}'s creation, as well as causing some to consider Red and Ash to be exactly the same person, most especially due to Red owning {{ga|Red's Pikachu|one}} as well.
 
Red has another anime counterpart, {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|an alternate Ash Ketchum}}, who appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', and ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''; these {{pkmn|movie}}s are set in a timeline separate from the main series. This Ash shares the same basic characteristics as the main Ash, but goes on a different journey compared to the main series.
{{-}}
 
====Pokémon Origins====
{{main|Red (Origins)}}
[[File:Blaine Arcanine PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Red in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Red also had a direct counterpart that appeared as the main character of the [[Pokémon Origins]] mini-series, which takes place in a separate continuity. This counterpart shared Red's name, in-game role, and design from FireRed and LeafGreen. The mini-series follows Red as he challenges the [[Indigo League]] and fights [[Team Rocket]] with his [[first partner Pokémon]], {{TP|Red|Charmander|Charizard}}.
{{-}}
 
====Pokémon Generations====
[[File:Red PG.png|thumb|250px|Red in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Another direct counterpart of Red appeared in [[Pokémon Generations]]. He first appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', where he {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. He then went on to experience various other adventures with his Pikachu across other regions, during which he encountered various {{pkmn2|wild}} and [[Legendary Pokémon]].
 
Red briefly reappeared at the end of ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', having just defeated the [[Elite Four]] at [[Indigo Plateau]], and preparing to challenge {{ga|Blue}} for the title of the {{pkmn|Champion}}.
 
Like the [[core series]] games, Red is not heard speaking during his appearances.
{{-}}
 
=====Pokémon=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Bulbasaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Red Bulbasaur PG.png
|epnum=PG01
|epname=The Adventure
|desc=Red was shown to own a {{p|Bulbasaur}}. While in [[Viridian Forest]], he sent it out to battle a wild {{p|Pikachu}}, which he successfully {{pkmn2|caught}}.
 
None of Bulbasaur's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Pikachu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Red Pikachu PG.png
|epnum=PG01
|epname=The Adventure
|main=Red's Pikachu (game)
|vajp=Fumiko Orikasa
|vaen=Fumiko Orikasa
|desc={{p|Pikachu}} is one of Red's Pokémon and has been used by him in many of his battles.
 
Red encountered Pikachu while in [[Viridian Forest]]. He sent out his {{p|Bulbasaur}} against it, but {{pkmn2|caught}} it in a {{i|Poké Ball}} without battling. After catching it, Red immediately let it out its Poké Ball and had it battle a {{p|Caterpie}}.
 
Pikachu continued to travel with its Trainer throughout [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], and [[Kalos]], battling against Pokémon such as {{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Probopass}}, {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, and {{p|Noivern}}.}}
 
* When Red caught Pikachu, he was revealed to have already obtained at least two other Pokémon besides Bulbasaur.
 
=====Achievements=====
======Badges obtained======
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Red has obtained in the [[Kanto]] region:
* At least eight Badges (prior to ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'')
 
====POKÉTOON====
[[File:Red POKÉTOON.png|thumb|250px|left|Red in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
Red appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]''. He was the {{pkmn|Trainer}} of an {{p|Arcanine}} that became the hero of a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pancham}} ever since it stopped an {{p|Impidimp}} from stealing Pancham's [[Berry]].
 
=====Pokémon=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Arcanine
|type1=Fire
|img=Red Arcanine.png
|epnum=PT02
|epname=The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero
|desc={{p|Arcanine}} is Red's only known Pokémon. It is said that Arcanine trained near a waterfall and became so powerful to the point of being able to split the waterfall in half with a single {{type|Fire}} [[move]].
 
Arcanine's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}
 
====Pokémon Evolutions====
[[File:Red Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Red in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Red briefly appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', standing on [[Indigo Plateau]].
 
=====Pokémon=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Red Evolutions.png
|epnum=PE08
|epname=The Discovery
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Red's only known Pokémon.}}
 
====GOTCHA!====
Red briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], using his [[Red's Charizard|Charizard]], {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Lapras}}.
 
===In the manga===
Red, like most player characters, also has several counterparts in various Pokémon manga series.
 
====Pokémon Adventures====
{{main|Red (Adventures)}}
Red appears in [[Pokémon Adventures]], and also appeared in a fantasy in [[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]].
 
====Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys====
Red was briefly mentioned in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'' by [[Professor Oak]], who said that {{GnB|Gold}} looks similar to him. However, due to the manga ending soon after Gold reaches [[Cianwood City]], Red was never physically seen.
 
====Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure====
[[File:Red JBA.png|thumb|150px|Red in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
Red first appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]]. He then physically debuted in [[JBA6]]. He was first mentioned by {{ga|Blue}} after [[Jō]]'s battle with the {{ci|Viridian}} [[Gym Leader]]. Jō later encountered Red when he reached the top of [[Mt. Silver]], ready to battle him.
 
=====Pokémon=====
{| style="width:25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Red|Pikachu|Red Pikachu JBA.png|Electric|link=Red's Pikachu (game)}} ♂
|}
|}
====The Electric Tale of Pikachu====
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Red's anime counterpart, Ash Ketchum, appears in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].
====Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All====
{{main|Shu}}
Shu from [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]] is based on Red.
====Pokémon Pocket Monsters====
{{main|Red (Pocket Monsters)}}
Red shares his game counterpart's name and appearance in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]].
There is also a character in [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]] named {{OBP|Red|Ruby-Sapphire}} who is a rival of Red and is much stronger than him. This character is based on Red's appearance in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
====Pokémon Zensho====
{{main|Satoshi (Zensho)}}
Satoshi from [[Pokémon Zensho]] is based on Red.
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Red color dark}}; background:#{{red color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Early Lapras sketch.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Early Red and Rhydon sketch.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Mart Sketch.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red Green Red.png|x200px]]
|-
|-
|| Japanese
| colspan=3 | From {{color2|000|Capsule Monsters}} by {{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
||
| From<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red & Green}}
* レッド<br />''Red''
|-
* サトシ<br />''Satoshi''
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Pokémon Craft DX cover.png|x200px]]
* ジャック<br />''Jack''
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red on bike.png|x200px]]
||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red on computer.png|x200px]]
* グリーン<br />''Green''
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:S2 Red artwork.png|x200px]]
* シゲル<br />''Shigeru''
|-
* ジョン<br />''John''
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Craft}} DX1 {{pcolor|Charizard|000}} Set <br> Cover
||
| colspan=2 | From {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red & Blue}}
* ブルー<br />''Blue''
| From {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
* ツネカズ<br />''Tsunekaz''
|-
* ジャン<br />''Jean''
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Red.png|x200px]]
||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Sun Moon Red.png|x200px]]
* イエロー<br />''Yellow''
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red Concept Art.png|x200px]]
* サトシ<br />''Satoshi''
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red LGPE concept art.png|x200px]]
* ジャック<br />''Jack''
|-
||  
| From {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed & LeafGreen}}
{|
|From {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun &  Moon}}
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun & Moon}}
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu & Eevee!}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HM Cut artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HM Flash artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Sugimori1996.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:RGB guidebook.jpg|x200px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Artwork showcasing {{color2|000|Cut (move)|Cut}} and {{color2|000|Flash (move|Flash}} from the {{color2|000|Pokémon Daisuki Club}}
| Early artwork with<br>{{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}, {{pcolor|Charizard|000}}, and {{pcolor|Pikachu|000}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red & Green}} <br> guidebook cover
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Bandai Jumbo1 Back.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Bandai Jumbo2 Back.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Bandai Jumbo5 Peeled.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Bandai Jumbo4 Peeled.jpg|x200px]]
|-
| colspan=4 | Artwork from the {{color2|000|Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure Red Pikachu.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Sugimori Red and Pikachu.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure Red Charmander.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Game Freak Red.jpg|x200px]]
|-
| Red and {{color2|000|Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu}} artwork for<br>Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines by {{color2|000|Hitoshi Ariga}}
| Red and {{color2|000|Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu}} artwork for<br>Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines by {{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Red and {{pcolor|Charmander|000}} artwork for<br>Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines by {{color2|000|Hitoshi Ariga}}
| From the {{color2|000|Game Freak|GAME FREAK}} website
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Pokémon 16th Anniversary Artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Pokémon Day 2022 Kanto Artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:RedsChallenge TOKIYA.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}};"| [[File:Naoki Saito Red & Charizard Pokemon Trainers Merch.jpg|x200px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Pokémon 20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary artwork}} from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)#Online|Pokémon Center Online}} by {{color2|000|Emi Ando}}<ref>https://youtu.be/P4wtIPuBrYI?t=108</ref>
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Day|Pokémon Day 2022}} artwork by {{color2|000|Megumi Mizutani}}<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230219005012/https://twitter.com/megtany/status/1497836624121450502</ref>
| Uncropped art of the {{color2|000|Red's Challenge (Unbroken Bonds 184)|Red's Challenge}}<br>{{color2|000|Full Art card (TCG)|Full Art card}} from {{color2|000|Tag All Stars (TCG)|Tag All Stars}} by {{color2|000|TOKIYA}}
| Pokémon Trainers merch line artwork by Naoki Saito
|-
|-
|
* ファイア ''Fire''
* レッド ''Red''
* リーフ ''Leaf''
* グリーン ''Green''
* カモン ''Kamon''
* ケイ ''Kei''
* ケン ''Ken''
* サトシ ''Satoshi''
|
* サトル ''Satoru''
* シゲキ ''Shigeki''
* シゲル ''Shigeru''
* ジャック ''Jack''
* ジャン ''Jean''
* ジョン ''John''
* タカオ ''Takao''
* タカシ ''Takashi''
|
* タケヒロ ''Takehiro''
* ツネカズ ''Tsunekaz''
* テツオ ''Tetsuo''
* トオル ''Tōru''
* ヒトシ ''Hitoshi''
* ヒロアキ ''Hiroaki''
* ヒロキ ''Hiroki''
* マサオ ''Masao''
|}
|}
===Sprites and models===
====In the [[core series]]====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|-
|| German
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RG Red 1.png]]
||
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RG Red 2.png]]
* Rot
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RB Red 2.png]]
* {{Ash}}
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr Y Red.png]]
* Jack
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr GS Red.png]]
||
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Red.png]]
||
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FRLG Red Intro Translation Documents.png]]
* Blau
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FRLG Red Intro.png]]
* Gary
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red FRLG Credits.png]]
* John
||
* Gelb
* Ash
* Jack
||
{|
|-
|-
|
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red, Green}},<br>and {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}
* Rot
| {{color2|000|Game intro|Title screen}} sprite<br>from {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red and Green}}
* Feuer
| {{color2|000|Game intro|Title screen}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue (JP)}}
* Grün
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
* Blatt
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
|
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen}},<br>and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
* Bert
| Early {{color2|000|Game intro|intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
* Chris
| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
* Daniel
| {{color2|000|Credits}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
* Gerd
|-
|
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:RedRGBwalkdown.png]]
* Hans
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:RGB Red Back.png]]
* Helge
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Y Red Back.png]]
* Jack
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red II OD.png]]
* Jan
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FRLG Red Back.png]]
|
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:E Red Back.png]]
* John
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red FRLG OD.png]]
* Jon
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red E OD.png]]
* Ralf
* Rolf
|
* Sven
* Tobi
* Udo
* Uli
* Uwe
|}
|-
|-
|| French
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
||  
| colspan=2 | Backsprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red, Green}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}
* Red
| Backsprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
* Sacha
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
* Paul
| Backsprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
||
| Backsprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
||
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
* Blue
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
* Régis
* Jean
||
* Yellow
* Sacha
* Paul
||  
{|
|-
|-
|
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Red.png]]
* Red
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Red.png]]
* Fire
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:VSRed.png|150px]]
* Green
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr SM Red.png|100px]]
* Leaf
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:VSRed PE.png|100px]]
|
* Ayrton
* Damien
* Davy
* Franck
|
* Greg
* Kamel
* Loris
* Mael
|
* Mario
* Max
* Polo
* Ralph
|
* Tom
* Tosh
* Vince
* Yan
* Zack
|}
|-
|-
|| Italian
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
||  
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
* Rosso
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun,<br>and Ultra Moon}}
* Ash
| High-poly model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
* Gigi
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and<br>Let's Go, Eevee!}}
||
||
* Blu
* Gary
* Pippo
||
* Giallo
* Ash
* Gigi
||  
|-
|-
|| Spanish
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red IV OD.png]]
||  
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red OD.png]]
* Rojo
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red SM OD.png|96px]]
* Ash
* Jaime
||
||
* Azul
* Gary
* Juan
||
* Gualdo
* Ash
* Jaime
||  
{|
|-
|-
|
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
* Joro
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
* Guefo
| colspan=2 | Overworld model from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
* Verte
* Jaho
|
* Álvaro <!--Potential Pal Park glitch here!-->
* Bosco
* Candel
* Floren
|
* Furio
* Juan
* Juanma
* Juno
|
* Lerio
* Llamín
* Marino
* Max
|
* Morel
* Ner
* Rafa
* Ral
|
* Rodi
* Silvio
* Toilo
* Ver
|}
|}
====In other games====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:S2 Pokémon Trainer Red.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Colo Red.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:XD Red.png|80px]]
|-
| Portrait from <br>{{color2|000|Stadium 2}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}}
|}
|}


==In the [[Super Smash Bros.]] series==
==Trivia==
[[File:SSBB Pokemon Trainer.png|left|thumb|Red about to switch Pokémon]]
* Red's title screen and profile front sprites from {{game|Red and Green|s}} correspond to his earlier [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork instead of his final [[Generation I]] artwork. His title screen sprite was updated in {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}} but the profile front sprite remained unchanged.
[[File:Pokemon Trainer Brawl.png|thumb|right|Red in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] with his Pokémon]]
** In {{game|Yellow}}, he has no title screen sprite and his front sprite is updated in part to match his official artwork and possibly in part to match [[Ash Ketchum]], his anime counterpart, as the frontal section of his hat has the same division in the middle as [[Ash's hat]] from the [[original series]].
* Red's [[party]] in [[Generation II]], {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}, and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} is based heavily on in-game events from the Generation I games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}:
** {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Pikachu}} are the [[game mascot]]s of the four Generation I games: Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow. They are also available in all iterations of the original [[Kanto]] plot and can all be obtained in a single save file in Pokémon Yellow;
** {{p|Espeon}} could have been obtained as an {{p|Eevee}} in [[Celadon City]], and Eevee notably serves as {{ga|Blue}}'s [[first partner Pokémon]] in Pokémon Yellow;
** {{p|Lapras}} is given away by a [[Silph Co.]] employee shortly before [[Team Rocket]] is defeated there;
** Two {{p|Snorlax}} are required to be caught or defeated in order to travel to [[Fuchsia City]]. Furthermore, in the Generation II games and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, only the Snorlax that was previously blocking {{rt|12|Kanto}} (now blocking the entrance to [[Diglett's Cave]]) is available to the {{player}}, suggesting that Red defeated and caught the one blocking {{rt|16|Kanto}}.
*** In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, apart from his Venusaur and Blastoise being fully evolved, Red's team is identical to that of [[Ash Ketchum]] throughout most of the [[S02|Orange Islands]] anime arc.
*** Also in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the four game mascots all know their [[Generation III]] [[signature move]]s: Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise know {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, respectively, while Pikachu knows {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Furthermore, his Pikachu's moveset coincides with the four moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] used during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'': Volt Tackle, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* All six of the Pokémon that Red uses in the core series from HeartGold and SoulSilver to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are capable of [[Gigantamax]] in Sword and Shield.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Red's [[level]] 88 [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]] is the highest-leveled Pokémon owned by a non-player character outside of [[Battle facility|battle facilities]], tied with [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] during the second [[rematch]] in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
** However, the level of several NPCs' Pokémon in {{4v|Black|White}} are variable and can exceed that of the two, depending on the level of the Pokémon that is [[in-game trade#Generation V|traded]] to them.
* When Red is encountered at the summit of Mt. Silver during Generation II and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, he has no speech, merely repeating sets of {{wp|ellipsis|ellipses}} <!--2 sets of regular 3-dot ellipses in English GSC and 2 sets of 18-dot ellipses in English HGSS; 10 sets (GSC)/6 sets (HGSS) sets of 2 midline horizontal ellipses each in the Japanese versions--> before beginning the {{pkmn|battle}}. This is a reference to his silent role in [[Generation I]], as he only answered choice questions like <sc>Yes</sc> or <sc>No</sc>. This unique characteristic remains in later [[generation]]s.
** In FireRed and LeafGreen, {{ga|Blue}} sarcastically calls him a "chatty gossip".
*** Blue also jokes about this in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
** Despite this, {{DL|Copycat (character)|Quotes|dialogue that ensues}} when talking to {{OBP|Copycat|character}} in Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen implies that Red is speaking.
*** Also, only in the Spanish version of HeartGold and SoulSilver, the line "<Trainer> used one <item>!" for opponents using items in battle was localized as "<Trainer>: ¡Voy a usar <item>!" ("<Trainer>: I'm going to use <item>!"), thus causing Red to speak when using an item in battle.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F1hpXj3f-Q</ref>
*** In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], while primarily silent, {{mas|Red}} has {{DL|Red (game)/Quotes|Pokémon Masters EX|several spoken lines of dialogue}}.
* Much like there is minimal information on his {{Ash|anime counterpart}}'s father, Red's father is mentioned only briefly when examining an {{wp|Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES}} at the [[Celadon Department Store]] in the Generation I games and FireRed and LeafGreen.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Red is the only {{pkmn|Trainer}} who uses the {{pkmn|battle}} transition effect from Generation II.
* All of his anime and manga counterparts also have owned a Pikachu, with {{Zensho|Satoshi}} from Pokémon Zensho being the only one who evolved his one into a {{p|Raichu}}.
* Along with Blue, [[Lance]], and the Generation I and III Kanto [[Gym Leader]]s (excluding [[Giovanni]] and [[Koga]]), Red has appeared in almost every [[generation]] of the [[Pokémon games]], with six out of nine so far. He is the only protagonist with this feat.
* Red and Lance share the same unique {{pkmn|Champion}} battle music in [[Johto]]-based games and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2's [[Champions Tournament]].
* Red's T-shirt in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon bears the number 96, referencing the original Japanese release year of Pokémon Red and Green.
* Red is the only protagonist to be battled, as an NPC, outside of the generation he was introduced in.
* A Trainer closely resembling an older Red briefly appears in {{DetPikMov}}, where he is shown in a promotional advertisement on the train to [[Ryme City]]. This Trainer is played by Japanese actor Ryoma Takeuchi.


===Super Smash Bros. Melee===
==Names==
Red's hat appears in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] as an alternate outfit worn by {{p|Pikachu}}, possibly in reference to the anime or [[Pokémon Adventures]].
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{red color light}}; border:3px solid #{{red color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| レッド ''Red''
| From ''{{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red|s}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
| Red
| From ''{{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red|s}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Rot
| From ''Pokémon Rote Edition'' (Pokémon Red)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Rojo
| From ''Pokémon Edición Roja'' (Pokémon Red)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Rosso
| From ''Pokémon Versione Rossa'' (Pokémon Red)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 레드 ''Red''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 赤紅 / 赤红 ''Chìhóng''
| rowspan="2"|From 赤 ''chì / chek'' (red) and 紅 / 红 ''hóng / hùhng'' (red)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 赤紅 ''Chekhùhng''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| เรด ''Ret''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}{{-}}


===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
===Placeholder names===
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}}
====Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow====
Red himself appears as a playable character in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], named only as "Pokémon Trainer", with a team consisting of {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Charizard}}. Rather than fighting himself, like the other human characters, Red sends his three Pokémon into battle, switching between them in order. He is voiced by [[Michele Knotz]] in the English version and 半場友恵 ''[[Tomoe Hanba]]'' in the Japanese version.
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{red color light}}; border:3px solid #{{red color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=3 | Japanese
| やまぐち ''Yamaguchi''{{sup/1|RG}}
| From ''Wataru Yamaguchi'', an art director that worked on the original games
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| ゲーフリ ''Gēfuri''{{sup/1|B}}
| From ''[[Game Freak]]''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| ゲーフリ1 ''Gēfuri1''{{sup/1|Y}}
| From ''Game Freak''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French, German,<br>Italian, Spanish
| Ninten
| From ''[[Nintendo]]''
|}{{-}}


==In other games==
====Pokémon FireRed, LeafGeen, and Emerald====
Red makes an appearance in both [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. While he does not appear in the games' Story Mode, he is playable in the Battle Mode when a FireRed or LeafGreen cartridge is used, with a male player character chosen. He can take on the Mt. Battle's 100-battle challenge, as well as compete in Colosseum battles. Red also made a brief appearance in the debut trailer of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], having a [[Double Battle|Double Battle]] against {{ga|Leaf}}, using a {{p|Deoxys}} on its Attack Forme and a {{p|Wailord}}. Despite this, he didn't appear in the final cut of the game.
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{red color light}}; border:3px solid #{{red color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| レッド ''Red''
| From ''{{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red|s}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French
| Red
| From ''{{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red|s}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Rot
| From ''Pokémon Rote Edition'' (Pokémon Red)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Rosso
| From ''Pokémon Versione Rossa'' (Pokémon Red)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Joro
| From ''rojo'' (red) with the syllables reversed, from ''Pokémon Edición Roja'' (Pokémon Red)
|}{{-}}


==In the TFG==
==References==
{{TFG ID|Next Quest|Red|42}} appears as a common Trainer figure in the launch set, {{TFG|Next Quest}}, of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]].
<references>
<ref name="RBGY age">[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''You are an '''11 year-old''' boy living in Pallet Town with your mother.''" (Emphasis added.)</ref>
<ref name="GSC age">{{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} take place 3 years after the [[Generation I]] core series games</ref>
</references>


==In the anime==
{{reflist}}
{{main|Ash Ketchum}}
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|right|Ash Ketchum, Red's anime counterpart]]
While Red himself does not appear in the anime, his counterpart, introduced in the [[EP001|first episode]], is the anime's main character, Ash Ketchum. Like Red, Ash is from Pallet Town, on a journey to become a Pokémon Master. Unlike Red, Ash's journey did not end with Kanto, and Ash has continued through every other region introduced in the [[main series]] games, as well as the [[Orange Archipelago]] south of Kanto, taking the place of the player characters of Generation II during Johto, and being joined by the anime counterparts of {{ga|May}} and {{ga|Dawn}} during the Hoenn and Sinnoh sagas. Instead of starting with one of the standard three Kanto starters, however, Ash began his journey with a {{AP|Pikachu}}, inspiring {{game|Yellow}}'s creation, as well as causing some to consider Red and Ash to be the same person, most especially due to Red owning {{ga|Red's Pikachu|one}} as well.


==In the manga==
Red, like most player characters, also has counterparts in the various Pokémon manga, with {{adv|Red}} from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, {{Zensho|Satoshi}} from [[Pokémon Zensho]] manga, {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} from [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga, and [[Shū]] from [[Pokémon Get da ze!]] manga being among them.
==Trivia==
* When Red is encountered in [[Mt. Silver]] during [[Generation II]], he has no speech, merely repeating an ellipsis before beginning the battle. This is a reference to the fact that during [[Generation I]] he is a silent protagonist, answering only "yes" or "no" questions. He also remains silent when confronted in [[Generation IV]].
**In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, {{ga|Blue}} sarcastically calls him a ''chatty gossip''.
* Despite the ellipsis before battle, when talking to [[Copycat]], she says "<PLAYER>: Hello, do you like Pokémon?" implying that Red is speaking. However, this could be Copycat having nothing to mimic, so she's making up words.
* Much like there is minimal information on his {{Ash|anime counterpart}}'s father, Red's father is mentioned only in passing when examining a {{wp|Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES}} in the [[Celadon Department Store]].
* Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, Red's team featured the highest-leveled opponent Pokémon a player could face outside of battle arenas such as the [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium series]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], with his {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} at level 81, beating the wild {{p|Arceus}} found at the [[Hall of Origin]] by one level. In Platinum, however, the {{ga|Barry|rival}}'s team receives a boost in level, putting his [[starter Pokémon]] at level 85, while wild {{p|Magikarp}} can be found in the [[Resort Area]] at up to level 100. Due to {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} giving Red's team a level boost as well, with his Pikachu topping the list at level 88, Red is again the highest-leveled Trainer opponent (though wild Magikarp still are the highest level opponent Pokémon).
** Although the rival's Pokémon were at a higher level, however, several of Red's Pokémon had higher stats, due to their species' higher [[base stats]], with his Charizard being the strongest (the rival's possible Infernape comes closest, mere points behind).
* In the [[Super Smash Bros.]] series, Pokémon Trainer is the second Pokémon character, after {{p|Pikachu}}, that didn't need to be unlocked.
*In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, somewhat ironically, Charizard is the slowest character, even though the {{p|Charmander}} evolution family has an exceptionally high Speed stat compared to the other two Kanto starters.
* Red's team in Generation II and Generation IV is based heavily on in-game events from [[Generation I]] and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}: {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Pikachu}} are the version mascots of the four Generation I games, and are as well available in all iterations of the Kanto storyline; {{p|Espeon}} could have been obtained as an {{p|Eevee}} in [[Celadon City]] (and serves as Blue's starter Pokémon in Pokémon Yellow), {{p|Lapras}} is given away by a [[Silph Co.]] employee shortly before Team Rocket is vanquished there, and two {{p|Snorlax}} are required to be caught or defeated to travel to [[Fuchsia City]] (in [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, only one Snorlax is found blocking the way in Kanto, indicating a possible connection that Red caught one and defeated the other).
** Likewise, the four version mascots Red owns all know their [[signature move]]s: Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise know {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}} respectively, while Pikachu knows {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
** Red's Pikachu's four moves are the same four moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] used most recently in the anime as of the release of HeartGold and SoulSilver: {{m|Volt Tackle}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
** Red's Generation II team was also the same as that of Red in the Pokémon Adventures manga during his venture to Mt. Silver - while he didn't ''own'' Charizard and Blastoise, he borrowed them for a time from {{adv|Blue}} and {{adv|Green}} respectively. However, Red did not own a Lapras as he does in Generation IV.
* An unused default name for Red in the English [[Generation I]] games was "[[Nintendo|NINTEN]]". Conversely, {{ga|Blue}}'s unused default name is "{{wp|Sony|SONY}}". While normally unviewable, changing a few addresses within the game's code can allow for these names to appear as shown [http://acmlm.kafuka.org/board/thread.php?pid=18912#18912 here]. This references the fact that in the years surrounding the releases of the Generation I games, Sony was Nintendo's main competition. Also Ninten is the default name of the main protagonist of Mother, another Nintendo game. Many people who worked on Mother also worked on Pokémon.
* Hidden name data for Red in the Japanese [[Generation I]] games include: やまぐち ''Yamaguchi'' for the player and いしはら ''Ishihara'' for the rival in {{game|Red and Green|s}}. Yamaguchi refers to [[Wataru Yamaguchi]], an art director on the original games, while Ishihara refers to [[Tsunekaz Ishihara]], who is now the head of [[The Pokémon Company]]. In [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]], the player's unused default name is ゲーフリ ''Gēfuri'', an abbreviation of [[Game Freak]]'s Japanese name ゲームフリーク ''Gēmu Furīku''. As for the rival, his name is クリチャ ''Kuricha'', in what it seems a reference to [[Creatures, Inc.]] As for {{game|Yellow}}, it preserved the rival's name from Pokémon Blue; however, for an unknown reason, the player's name was subtly altered by gaining an extra digit, becoming "ゲーフリ１". For more information, see [http://mltreq.alwaysdata.net/i/default-names this article].
* The majority of his Japanese default names from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} are shared with {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lucas}}. The same holds true for their {{ga|Leaf|respective}} {{ga|Lyra|female}} {{ga|Dawn|counterparts}}.
* All three Kanto starter Pokémon used in his [[Generation II]] battle have the moves that appeared on their {{TCG|Base Set}} cards.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, apart from his Venusaur and Blastoise being fully evolved, Red's team is identical to that of Ash Ketchum throughout most of the [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands|Orange Islands]] anime arc ([[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and {{AP|Squirtle}} were at the time, and still are presently, in their base forms).
* Meganium and Jolteon are the only two female Pokémon on Red's team in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
* Red's Generation II sprite is a colorized and mirrored version of his sprite from {{game|Yellow}}. The same thing occurred to his rival, {{ga|Blue}}.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Red is the only Trainer in-game who uses the battle transition effect from Generation II.
* Red and all of his Anime/Manga counterparts owns a Pikachu, excluding {{Zensho|Satoshi}} from Pokemon Zensho who evolved it into a Raichu.
* Due to his appearance in Black 2 and White 2, both him and Blue has appeared in every Generation of Pokemon Game
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This article is about the original game player character whose name was initially Satoshi. For his anime counterpart named Satoshi in Japan, see Ash Ketchum. For the game paired with Pokémon Green Version, see Pokémon Red and Green Versions. For the game paired with Pokémon Blue Version, see Pokémon Red and Blue Versions.
Red
レッド Red
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Red.png
Artwork from Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! by Megumi Mizutani[1]
Age 11RGBYFRLG [2]
14GSCHGSS [3]
18+B2W2[4]
20+SMUSUM [5]
Gender Male
Eye color Black*, Brown*, Gray*
Hair color Black*, Brown*
Hometown Pallet Town
Region Kanto
Relatives Mom, unnamed father
Trainer class Pokémon Trainer
player characterRGBYFRLG
Battle LegendSMUSUM
Generation I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, IX
Counterpart(s) Red (Masters)
Games Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!
Stadium 2, Colosseum, Pokémon XD, Masters EX
English voice actor Brandon Winckler[6] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Shouta Aoi (Masters EX)
Member of Indigo League
Rank Champion
Anime series Pokémon the Series, Pokémon Origins, Pokémon Generations, POKÉTOON, Pokémon Evolutions
Debut Pokémon - I Choose You! (Pokémon the Series)
File 1: Red (Pokémon Origins)
The Adventure (Pokémon Generations)
The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero (POKÉTOON)
The Discovery (Pokémon Evolutions)
Counterpart(s) Ash Ketchum, Red (Origins)
English voice actor Veronica Taylor (EP001-AG145), Sarah Natochenny (AG146-JN147, MoMP re-dub), Jamie Peacock (MoMP original dub) (Pokémon the Series)
Bryce Papenbrook (Pokémon Origins)
Japanese voice actor Rica Matsumoto (Pokémon the Series)
Junko Takeuchi (Pokémon Origins)
Manga series Pokémon Adventures, Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure, Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All, Pokémon Pocket Monsters series, Pokémon Zensho
Counterpart(s) Red (Adventures), Shu, Red (Pocket Monsters), Red (Ruby-Sapphire), Satoshi (Zensho)
Debut A Glimpse of the Glow (Adventures)
The True Road to Becoming the Strongest!! (JBA)
Shu and Pikachu's Debut! (GCEM)
Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!! (PPM)
A Formidable Rival! (PRS)
Prologue: Masara Town (Zensho)

Red (Japanese: レッド Red) is the player character in the Generation I games Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow and the male choice in their Generation III remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, where his female counterpart is Leaf.

Red is known throughout the Pokémon world as the Champion from Pallet Town, as well as a living legend for his defeat of Team Rocket in Kanto during his quest. He is the final opponent in the Generation II games Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, their Generation IV remakes Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and Pokémon Stadium 2. He is a participant in the Pokémon World Tournament's Champions Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 and works as a boss of the Battle Tree alongside Blue in the Generation VII games Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, he appears as the highest-level Trainer in the game, capable of being challenged after defeating six Master Trainers.

Terminology

Red named イエロー (Yellow) in the manual of Pokémon Yellow
Red named グリーン (Green) on a playing card from the Pokémon Green deck released in Japan
Red named サトシ (Satoshi) by Game Freak
Red and Blue called "Ash" and "Gary" in the Nintendo Power guide

While he had various names in Generation I, from Generation II onwards he is referred to as Red (Japanese: レッド Red) in several core series games where he appears as a non-player character, in Pokémon Stadium 2, and he is known by the same name in Pokémon Masters EX. He is also known by this name in the game data of Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, but this is not seen in normal gameplay. He was named after the Generation I game Pokémon Red.

In the player's story as seen in the Japanese game manuals from Generation I, the player name refers to the name of the current game: レッドR, グリーンG, ブルーB, or イエローY (Red, Green, Blue, or Yellow). However, this was adapted as "you" instead in the English version. For instance:

  • In the Japanese manuals of the Generation I games:
    「レッド(主人公(しゅじんこう))は11歳(さい)」 (Red (player character) is 11 years old.)R
    「グリーン(主人公(しゅじんこう))は11歳(さい)」 (Green (player character) is 11 years old.)G
    「ブルー(主人公(しゅじんこう))は11歳(さい)」 (Blue (player character) is 11 years old.)B
    「イエロー(主人公(しゅじんこう))は11歳(さい)」 (Yellow (player character) is 11 years old.)Y
  • In the English manuals (except his age is not mentioned in Pokémon Yellow's English manual):
    "You are an 11-old boy [...]"RB

In the Japanese playing cards, he is named レッド (Red) in the Pokémon Red deck and グリーン (Green) in the Pokémon Green deck. The text 主人公(しゅじんこう) (player character) also appears on his card from both the Red and Green decks. However, in the Pokémon Blue and Yellow decks released later, he is unnamed and simply referred to with this Japanese text meaning "player character".

In some game screenshots from the English manuals, the male player character is named BlueRB, AshY, RedFR, or GreenLG (while the female player character is named FireFR or LeafLG).

He was also named Ash (Japanese: サトシ Satoshi) in some early official media, sharing the name of his anime counterpart. This is also found in the list of default names. The Japanese version is also the name of the creator of the franchise and one of Red's default names.

  • In the Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters (Japanese: ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック) from 1997, the player is named サトシ (Satoshi) according to Game Freak, in which his appearance (as well as Professor Oak and Giovanni) in the then-upcoming Pokémon Gold and Silver games was teased.[7] This may indicate that this name was originally considered for this game character.
  • In Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide (Nintendo Power, 1998), the player is named Ash (while the rival is named Gary at this point).
  • In Pokémon Gold and Silver: Official Nintendo Player's Guide (Nintendo Power, 2000), he is usually named Red in several sections explaining the story and mechanics of the games, except he is also named Ash at some point. In Pokémon Crystal: Official Nintendo Player's Guide (Nintendo Power, 2001), some content was reused but the name "Ash" was edited out:
    "Pokémon Gold & Silver also feature the world of Kanto, which Ash explored in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow." (Pokémon Gold and Silver guidebook, page 4)
    "Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal also feature the world of Kanto, which originally appeared in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow." (Pokémon Crystal guidebook, page 4)

In the Super Smash Bros. series, the male version of the character known only as "Pokémon Trainer" is based on Red.

He is also known by some other placeholder names, which are stored in the game data but not available in normal gameplay: NintenRBY (Japanese: やまぐち YamaguchiRG; ゲーフリ GēfuriB; ゲーフリ1 Gēfuri1Y). At least in Generation I, there are some hidden game mechanics that would display this name, therefore it should become visible if some RAM addresses were changed.[8]

  • The English "Ninten" is short for Nintendo, while the rival's placeholder name is "Sony" in those games. This references the fact that in the years surrounding the releases of the Generation I games, Sony was Nintendo's main competition. Ninten is also the default name of the main protagonist of Mother, a game developed by Creatures, Inc..
  • The Japanese やまぐち (Yamaguchi) refers to Wataru Yamaguchi, an art director that worked on the original games.
  • The Japanese ゲーフリ (Gēfuri) and ゲーフリ1 (Gēfuri1) refer to Game Freak (Japanese: ゲームフリーク Gēmu Furīku).

In some screenshots of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Japanese website pokemon.co.jp, the player is named オサム (Osamu).[9]

In the Spanish version of FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, his placeholder name has the syllables reversed: he is known as "Joro" instead of "Rojo" (while his female counterpart is known as "Jaho" instead of "Hoja").

In the core series games

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Red is introduced as a curious 11-year-old boy from Pallet Town. According to the instruction manuals of Red, Green, and Blue, Red gained an interest in Pokémon after his best friend, Blue, stopped playing with him and became a bully, although in the games Professor Oak says the two have been rivals since infancy. His adventure begins one day when Professor Oak calls the two to his lab for a first partner Pokémon. Red has a choice of a Bulbasaur, Charmander, or SquirtleGRBFRLG. Depending on the Pokémon that Red chooses, Blue will choose the Pokémon that has a type advantage over itGRBFRLG. In Pokémon Yellow, Red was originally intended to get an Eevee, which was swiped by Blue. As a result, Blue keeps the Eevee and Red receives a Pikachu that Professor Oak caught earlierY. Blue challenges Red to a battle immediately to test out his new Pokémon, thinking he will easily beat Red.

After Red has made his way to Viridian City to the north and taken a package back to Oak in Pallet Town, Oak gives Red and Blue each a Pokédex with which to record data on all known Pokémon in the Kanto region to fulfill Oak's dream of creating a full guide on all Pokémon in Kanto. From here, Red and Blue journey across Kanto, collecting Pokémon to build up their teams, and defeating each of the Gym Leaders in turn, with Blue always one step ahead, showing up from time to time to impede Red's progress.

Red also comes across a gang of Pokémon thieves, Team Rocket, several times through his journey. He first encounters them trying to steal fossils within Mt. Moon. Then he encounters a member who is running the Nugget Bridge challenge to recruit for the organization on Route 24; and another lone member who has stolen a TM from a family in Cerulean City. Eventually, Red uncovers a plot by Team Rocket, infiltrating their hideout beneath the Celadon Game Corner and encountering their boss, Giovanni. Defeating him and ousting Team Rocket from Celadon, Red uses the Silph Scope that Giovanni leaves behind to battle Ghost-type Pokémon and save Mr. Fuji in the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town, who is being held hostage by Team Rocket. Red soon journeys into Saffron City in the heart of Kanto to find it overrun by Team Rocket, who is attempting to take the recently invented Master Ball from the Silph Co. President, and defeats Giovanni again, ending the group's plots for the time being.

With seven Badges in hand, Red encounters Giovanni for the final time—this time as the Leader of the Viridian Gym, his final obstacle before the Elite Four of Indigo Plateau. Red defeats him in battle, earning his eighth and final Badge—the Earth Badge. He disbands Team Rocket, promising to go into solo training to become a better Trainer.

Making it through Victory Road and finally to Indigo Plateau, Red challenges the Indigo League. First, he defeats the Elite Four and discovers, to his surprise, that Blue has defeated them before him and is therefore the Champion of Kanto. Red defeats Blue in the final battle, becoming the Champion himself, but then continues his training, rather than staying at Indigo Plateau. Encountering an offshoot of Team Rocket in the southern Sevii Islands, lead by Executive Archer, Red reveals with his Earth Badge that Giovanni has disbanded the organization, and, though defeated, the group there intends to revive Team Rocket and bring Giovanni back, having already made plans to force Pokémon to evolve with radio waves.

Red continues as a wandering Trainer, eventually making his way to Mt. Silver Cave, where he trains his Pokémon alone. In the process, he becomes so distant from the people close to him that he does not even talk to his mom via phone anymore.

Eventually, Ethan, Kris, or Lyra arrives at Mt. Silver Cave and challenges Red, identified only as a Pokémon Trainer. If defeated, Red vanishes from Mt. Silver, and returns every time the Elite Four is defeated again by the player of Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, or SoulSilver.

Some time later, Red has been shown to finally come back into public life, as he enters the Champions Tournament of the Pokémon World Tournament in the Unova region. In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, a visibly older Red is invited to work as the boss of Alola's Battle Tree along with Blue. When Elio or Selene first visits the Battle Tree, they will encounter Red and Blue and battle one of them. After RedSMUSUM or BlueUSUM is defeated at the Battle Tree proper, Red will reward the player with a full set of Kanto first partner Pokémon Mega Stones.

Red makes an appearance in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. In this continuity, he and Blue completed their journeys and defeated the Elite Four years before the player character started their journey. If the player has defeated at least six Master Trainers and has six Pokémon in their party, Red can be found in front of the Pokémon League building at Indigo Plateau, where he may be challenged to a battle. Like during all Master Trainer battles, the player isn't allowed to use items from their Bag during this battle. After being defeated, Red will grant the player the title of Battle Master before leaving, though he will reappear for a rematch each time the player defeats the Elite Four.

Pokémon

As the player character, Red can have on his team any of the 151 Pokémon available during Generation I. In Generation III, he can have any of the 386 Pokémon available at that time, though only after the player has obtained the National Pokédex.

When he is encountered as an opponent in Generation II and Generation IV, Red has a set team, based on Generation I in-game event Pokémon, and has the highest leveled trained Pokémon yet encountered in the series, with his Pikachu at level 81 in Generation II and at level 88 in Generation IV. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, when he is defeated, all Pokémon in the player's party receive the Legend Ribbon.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, he can be fought in the Pokémon World Tournament's Champions Tournament, using the same team he did in Generation IV, albeit with different movesets.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Red once again uses his team from Generation IV, just with altered movesets. When battled in the Battle Tree proper, Red will use a randomly selected team from a preset selection of Pokémon.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Red's team has notable differences to his previous core series teams, including Pokémon that he's never used in any of his previous NPC appearances.

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Red uses two Full Restores.



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Red uses four Full Restores.



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Red uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles.



Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

First possible battle
Pokémon Sun and Moon



Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon



Battle Tree

Red uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles and two in Multi Battles.

Single Battle (on 20th consecutive battle)



Super Single Battle (on 50th consecutive battle)



Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!



In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium 2

Red appears in Pokémon Stadium 2. He can be battled in the Kanto Gym Leader Castle after the player has defeated all eight Kanto Gym Leaders, being the final opponent the player must defeat in order to clear the Gym Leader Castle challenge.

During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with Blue.

Pokémon

Red uses vastly different sets of Pokémon than in any of his other appearances, only sharing a couple Pokémon with the teams he uses in the core series. Notably, this is the only game where he's not seen using his Pikachu. In Round 2, each of his Pokémon knows Hidden Power.

Round 1



Round 2



Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness

Red makes an appearance in both Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. While he does not appear in the games' Story Mode, he is playable in the Battle Mode when a FireRed or LeafGreen cartridge is used, with a male player character chosen. He can take on Mt. Battle's 100-battle challenge, as well as compete in Colosseum battles.

Pokémon Battle Revolution

Red made a brief appearance in the debut trailer of Pokémon Battle Revolution, having a Double Battle against Leaf, using a Deoxys in its Attack Forme and a Wailord. Despite this, he didn't appear in the final cut of the game.

In the spin-off games

Super Smash Bros. series

Red in Super Smash Bros. Brawl with his Pokémon
Red in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Pokémon Trainer

Main article: Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)

Red is known as the "Pokémon Trainer" in the Super Smash Bros. series. He has a team consisting of Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard. Rather than fighting himself like most other characters, Red sends his three Pokémon into battle, switching between them in order.

Red debuted as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He was absent from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, the only game in the series where his Charizard is available as an individual fighter. Red returned as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and additionally Leaf debuted as part of his palette swaps, sharing the same title of "Pokémon Trainer". Red is voiced by Michele Knotz and Billy Bob Thompson in the English versions of Brawl and Ultimate respectively, and 半場友恵 Tomoe Hanba in the Japanese versions.

Other references

Pokémon GO

Main article: Style (GO)

For Pokémon Day 2018, Red's outfit from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen was released as free style option in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Red (Masters)

Red, who is based on the player character, forms a sync pair with Charizard, Snorlax, Pikachu, Articuno, and Venusaur in Pokémon Masters EX. His Charizard is capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard X, while his Snorlax and Pikachu are both capable of Gigantamaxing, and his Venusaur is capable of Dynamaxing. Red became a playable sync pair on February 28, 2020.

In this game, Red is indirectly responsible for the creation of the Pokémon Masters League, as him defeating Lear before the events of the game was what inspired Lear to create Pasio and the PML in order to get another chance at beating him. Red first appeared as an NPC during the second chapter of PML Arc. He also made notable appearances later in the PML Arc, and the Villain Arc. Unlike in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, both Red and Leaf coexist in this game.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#084 VSRed Sygna Masters.png Sygna Suit
Red 		#0006 MastersIcon0006MX.png Charizard♂
Bag Charizardite X Sprite.png Mega Charizard X 		Fire
FireIC Masters.png 		Rock
RockIC Masters.png 		Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Ticket Scout (after Victory Road)
Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#084 VSRed Masters.png Red #0143 MastersIcon0143.png Snorlax♂ Dynamax icon.png
Gigantamax 		Normal
NormalIC Masters.png 		Fighting
FightingIC Masters.png 		Masters Support.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#084 VSRed Sygna Thunderbolt Masters.png Sygna Suit (Thunderbolt)
Red 		#0025 MastersIcon0025.png Pikachu♂ Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Dynamax icon.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Gigantamax 		Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Ground
GroundIC Masters.png 		Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#084 VSRed Champion Masters.png Champion
Red 		#0144 MastersIcon0144.png Articuno Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
 Ice
IceIC Masters.png 		Rock
RockIC Masters.png 		Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#084 VSRed Masters.png Red #0003 MastersIcon0003.png Venusaur♂ Dynamax icon.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
 Grass
GrassIC Masters.png 		Fire
FireIC Masters.png 		Masters Field.png ★★★★★☆EX Mix Sync Pair Scout

Quotes

Main article: Red (game)/Quotes

Optional names

When starting a new game of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, if the player leaves the name writing screen without any written name, or with a name composed entirely of empty spaces, Professor Oak says, "Right... So your name is <optional name>", suggesting one of the 19 available names; there are 24 names in total, but there are 5 exclusive to FireRed and 5 exclusive to LeafGreen. The player may answer "Yes" to accept the suggested name, or "No" to return to the name writing screen.

Game Japanese English French German Italian Spanish
Red レッド Red
サトシ Satoshi
ジャック Jack 		RED
ASH
JACK 		RED
SACHA
PAUL 		ROT
ASH
JACK 		ROSSO
ASH
GIGI 		ROJO
ASH
JAIME
Green (Japan)
Blue (international) 		グリーン Green
シゲル Shigeru
ジョン John 		BLUE
GARY
JOHN 		BLUE
REGIS
JEAN 		BLAU
GARY
JOHN 		BLU
GARY
PIPPO 		AZUL
GARY
JUAN
Blue (Japan) ブルー Blue
ツネカズ Tsunekaz
ジャン Jean
Yellow イエロー Yellow
サトシ Satoshi
ジャック Jack 		YELLOW
ASH
JACK 		YELLOW
SACHA
PAUL 		GELB
ASH
JACK 		GIALLO
ASH
GIGI 		GUALDO
ASH
JAIME
FireRed
LeafGreen 		レッド RedFR
グリーン GreenLG
ファイア FireFR
リーフ LeafLG
サトシ SatoshiFR
ケン KenFR
シゲキ ShigekiFR
シゲル ShigeruLG
ツネカズ TsunekazLG
サトル SatoruLG
ジャック Jack
ジャン Jean
ジョン John
カモン Kamon
タカシ Takashi
テツオ Tetsuo
トオル Tōru
ヒロキ Hiroki
マサオ Masao
タカオ Takao
タケヒロ Takehiro
ケイ Kei
ヒトシ Hitoshi
ヒロアキ Hiroaki 		REDFR
GREENLG
FIREFR
LEAFLG
ASHFR
KENEFR
GEKIFR
GARYLG
KAZLG
TORULG
JAK
JANNE
JONN
KAMON
KARL
TAYLOR
OSCAR
HIRO
MAX
JON
RALPH
KAY
TOSH
ROAK 		REDFR
GREENLG
FIREFR
LEAFLG
DANNYFR
GURVANFR
GONTRANFR
YANLG
MAELLG
DAVYLG
POLO
ZACK
MARIO
LORIS
MAX
DAMIEN
TOM
GREG
KAMEL
FRANCK
RALPH
AYRTON
TOSH
VINCE 		ROTFR
GRÜNLG
FEUERFR
BLATTLG
SVENFR
GERDFR
HANSFR
GARYLG
HUGOLG
MICHAELLG
JACK
JAN
JOHN
DANIEL
HELGE
ULI
TOBI
UDO
BERT
JON
RALF
UWE
CHRIS
ROLF 		ROSSOFR
VERDELG
REDFR
GREENLG
ASHFR
DIMITRIFR
ATTILIOFR
GARYLG
DAMIANOLG
FABIOLG
MATTIA
SILVANO
LUCIO
KAMON
KARL
GABRY
OSCAR
DINO
DANIEL
MANUELE
RALPH
IVANO
PAOLO
ENZO 		JOROFR
VERTELG
GUEFOFR
JAHOLG
FURIOFR
LLAMÍNFR
CANDELFR
BOSCOLG
FLORENLG
SILVIOLG
JUNO
JUAN
JUANMA
ÁLVARO
RAL
MARINO
TOILO
NER
MAX
MOREL
RAFA
VER
LERIO
RODI


In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Red or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Red's Pokémon
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 #
Red's Pikachu Lightning       SM-P Promotional cards   270/SM-P
Pikachu Lightning Cosmic Eclipse Rare Secret 241/236 Dream League CHR 054/049
PikachuV Lightning Lost Origin TGV TG16/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 222/184
PikachuVMAX Lightning Lost Origin TGV TG17/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 223/184
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Red's Challenge Su Unbroken Bonds Rare Holo 184/214 Double Blaze R 088/095
Unbroken Bonds Rare Ultra 213/214 Double Blaze SR 107/095
      SM-P Promotional cards   370/SM-P
      Tag All Stars   159/173
      Tag All Stars SR 201/173
Red & Blue Su Cosmic Eclipse Uncommon 202/236 Alter Genesis U 090/095
Cosmic Eclipse Rare Ultra 234/236 Alter Genesis SR 108/095
 


In the TFG

There are three Trainer figures based on Red with his design from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, except with different names and colors.

The Red figure is part of the single released set, Next Quest. The other two sets were not released, so the Green and Yellow figures were not released either.

Counterparts

In the anime

Main series

Main article: Ash Ketchum
Main article: Ash Ketchum (M20)
Ash Ketchum, Red's anime counterpart

Red's loose anime counterpart, introduced in the first episode, is the anime's main character, Ash Ketchum. Like Red, Ash is from Pallet Town, on a journey to become a Pokémon Master. Unlike Red, Ash's journey did not end with Kanto, and Ash continued through every other region introduced in the core series games until Galar, as well as the Orange Archipelago south of Kanto, taking the place of the player characters of Generation II during Johto and Generation V during Unova, and being joined by the anime counterparts of May, Dawn, and Serena during the Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Kalos sagas respectively. Instead of starting with one of the standard three Kanto first partner Pokémon, however, Ash began his journey with a Pikachu, inspiring Pokémon Yellow's creation, as well as causing some to consider Red and Ash to be exactly the same person, most especially due to Red owning one as well.

Red has another anime counterpart, an alternate Ash Ketchum, who appeared in I Choose You!, The Power of Us, and Secrets of the Jungle; these movies are set in a timeline separate from the main series. This Ash shares the same basic characteristics as the main Ash, but goes on a different journey compared to the main series.

Pokémon Origins

Main article: Red (Origins)
Red in Pokémon Origins

Red also had a direct counterpart that appeared as the main character of the Pokémon Origins mini-series, which takes place in a separate continuity. This counterpart shared Red's name, in-game role, and design from FireRed and LeafGreen. The mini-series follows Red as he challenges the Indigo League and fights Team Rocket with his first partner Pokémon, Charmander.

Pokémon Generations

Red in Pokémon Generations

Another direct counterpart of Red appeared in Pokémon Generations. He first appeared in The Adventure, where he caught a Pikachu in Viridian Forest. He then went on to experience various other adventures with his Pikachu across other regions, during which he encountered various wild and Legendary Pokémon.

Red briefly reappeared at the end of The Challenger, having just defeated the Elite Four at Indigo Plateau, and preparing to challenge Blue for the title of the Champion.

Like the core series games, Red is not heard speaking during his appearances.

Pokémon
Red's Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur
Red was shown to own a Bulbasaur. While in Viridian Forest, he sent it out to battle a wild Pikachu, which he successfully caught.

None of Bulbasaur's moves are known.

Debut The Adventure
Red's Pikachu
Pikachu ♂
Main article: Red's Pikachu (game)

Pikachu is one of Red's Pokémon and has been used by him in many of his battles.

Red encountered Pikachu while in Viridian Forest. He sent out his Bulbasaur against it, but caught it in a Poké Ball without battling. After catching it, Red immediately let it out its Poké Ball and had it battle a Caterpie.

Pikachu continued to travel with its Trainer throughout Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos, battling against Pokémon such as Wooper, Vigoroth, Probopass, Regigigas, Volcarona, and Noivern.

Debut The Adventure
Voice actors
Japanese Fumiko Orikasa
English Fumiko Orikasa
  • When Red caught Pikachu, he was revealed to have already obtained at least two other Pokémon besides Bulbasaur.
Achievements
Badges obtained

This listing is of the Badges Red has obtained in the Kanto region:

POKÉTOON

Red in POKÉTOON

Red appeared in The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero. He was the Trainer of an Arcanine that became the hero of a wild Pancham ever since it stopped an Impidimp from stealing Pancham's Berry.

Pokémon
Red's Arcanine
Arcanine
Arcanine is Red's only known Pokémon. It is said that Arcanine trained near a waterfall and became so powerful to the point of being able to split the waterfall in half with a single Fire-type move.

Arcanine's only known move is Flamethrower.

Debut The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero

Pokémon Evolutions

Red in Pokémon Evolutions

Red briefly appeared in The Discovery, standing on Indigo Plateau.

Pokémon
Red's Charizard
Charizard
Main article: Red's Charizard

Charizard is Red's only known Pokémon.

Debut The Discovery

GOTCHA!

Red briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, using his Charizard, Blastoise, and Lapras.

In the manga

Red, like most player characters, also has several counterparts in various Pokémon manga series.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Red (Adventures)

Red appears in Pokémon Adventures, and also appeared in a fantasy in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Red was briefly mentioned in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!! by Professor Oak, who said that Gold looks similar to him. However, due to the manga ending soon after Gold reaches Cianwood City, Red was never physically seen.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Red in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Red first appeared as a silhouette in JBA5. He then physically debuted in JBA6. He was first mentioned by Blue after Jō's battle with the Viridian Gym Leader. Jō later encountered Red when he reached the top of Mt. Silver, ready to battle him.

Pokémon
Red Pikachu JBA.png
Pikachu ♂

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Ash Ketchum (EToP)

Red's anime counterpart, Ash Ketchum, appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Main article: Shu

Shu from Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All is based on Red.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Red (Pocket Monsters)

Red shares his game counterpart's name and appearance in Pokémon Pocket Monsters.

There is also a character in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire named Red who is a rival of Red and is much stronger than him. This character is based on Red's appearance in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Pokémon Zensho

Main article: Satoshi (Zensho)

Satoshi from Pokémon Zensho is based on Red.

Gallery

Artwork

Early Lapras sketch.png Early Red and Rhydon sketch.jpg Mart Sketch.jpg Red Green Red.png
From Capsule Monsters by Ken Sugimori From
Red & Green
Pokémon Craft DX cover.png Red on bike.png Red on computer.png S2 Red artwork.png
Pokémon Craft DX1 Charizard Set
Cover 		From Red & Blue From Stadium 2
FireRed LeafGreen Red.png Sun Moon Red.png Red Concept Art.png Red LGPE concept art.png
From FireRed & LeafGreen From Sun & Moon Concept art from Sun & Moon Concept art from Let's Go, Pikachu & Eevee!
HM Cut artwork.png HM Flash artwork.png Sugimori1996.png RGB guidebook.jpg
Artwork showcasing Cut and Flash from the Pokémon Daisuki Club Early artwork with
Blue, Charizard, and Pikachu 		Red & Green
guidebook cover
Bandai Jumbo1 Back.jpg Bandai Jumbo2 Back.jpg Bandai Jumbo5 Peeled.jpg Bandai Jumbo4 Peeled.jpg
Artwork from the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards
Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure Red Pikachu.png Sugimori Red and Pikachu.png Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure Red Charmander.png Game Freak Red.jpg
Red and Pikachu artwork for
Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines by Hitoshi Ariga 		Red and Pikachu artwork for
Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines by Ken Sugimori 		Red and Charmander artwork for
Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines by Hitoshi Ariga 		From the GAME FREAK website
Pokémon 16th Anniversary Artwork.png Pokémon Day 2022 Kanto Artwork.png RedsChallenge TOKIYA.jpg Naoki Saito Red & Charizard Pokemon Trainers Merch.jpg
20th Anniversary artwork from
Pokémon Center Online by Emi Ando[10] 		Pokémon Day 2022 artwork by Megumi Mizutani[11] Uncropped art of the Red's Challenge
Full Art card from Tag All Stars by TOKIYA 		Pokémon Trainers merch line artwork by Naoki Saito

Sprites and models

In the core series

Spr RG Red 1.png Spr RG Red 2.png Spr RB Red 2.png Spr Y Red.png Spr GS Red.png Spr FRLG Red.png FRLG Red Intro Translation Documents.png FRLG Red Intro.png Red FRLG Credits.png
Sprite from
Red, Green,
and Blue 		Title screen sprite
from Red and Green 		Title screen sprite from
Red, Blue, and Blue (JP) 		Sprite from
Yellow 		Sprite from
Generation II 		Sprite from
FireRed, LeafGreen,
and Emerald 		Early intro sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Intro sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Credits sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
RedRGBwalkdown.png RGB Red Back.png Y Red Back.png Red II OD.png FRLG Red Back.png E Red Back.png Red FRLG OD.png Red E OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation I 		Backsprite from Red, Green, and Blue Backsprite from
Yellow 		Overworld sprite from
Generation II 		Backsprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Backsprite from
Emerald 		Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Overworld sprite from
Emerald
Spr HGSS Red.png Spr B2W2 Red.png VSRed.png Spr SM Red.png VSRed PE.png
Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2 		VS sprite from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun,
and Ultra Moon 		High-poly model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon 		VS model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and
Let's Go, Eevee!
Red IV OD.png Red OD.png Red SM OD.png
Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2 		Overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

In other games

S2 Pokémon Trainer Red.png Colo Red.png XD Red.png
Portrait from
Stadium 2 		VS sprite from
Colosseum 		VS sprite from
XD: Gale of Darkness

Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese レッド Red From Pokémon Red
English, French,
Brazilian Portuguese 		Red From Pokémon Red
German Rot From Pokémon Rote Edition (Pokémon Red)
Spanish Rojo From Pokémon Edición Roja (Pokémon Red)
Italian Rosso From Pokémon Versione Rossa (Pokémon Red)
Korean 레드 Red Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 赤紅 / 赤红 Chìhóng From 赤 chì / chek (red) and 紅 / 红 hóng / hùhng (red)
Chinese (Cantonese) 赤紅 Chekhùhng
Thai เรด Ret Transcription of his Japanese name


Placeholder names

Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow

Language Name Origin
Japanese やまぐち YamaguchiRG From Wataru Yamaguchi, an art director that worked on the original games
ゲーフリ GēfuriB From Game Freak
ゲーフリ1 Gēfuri1Y From Game Freak
English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish 		Ninten From Nintendo


Pokémon FireRed, LeafGeen, and Emerald

Language Name Origin
Japanese レッド Red From Pokémon Red
English, French Red From Pokémon Red
German Rot From Pokémon Rote Edition (Pokémon Red)
Italian Rosso From Pokémon Versione Rossa (Pokémon Red)
Spanish Joro From rojo (red) with the syllables reversed, from Pokémon Edición Roja (Pokémon Red)


References

  1. ↑ Red's Challenge (Unbroken Bonds 184)
  2. ↑ Pokémon Blue Version manual, page 2: "You are an 11 year-old boy living in Pallet Town with your mother." (Emphasis added.)
  3. ↑ Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal take place 3 years after the Generation I core series games
  4. ↑ Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 take place 2 years after Pokémon Black and White, but an unspecified amount of time after the Generation II/IV core series games.
  5. ↑ Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon take place 2 years after Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
  6. ↑ Brandon Winckler on Facebook
  7. ↑ ボツポケモン応援隊 (archived copy)
  8. ↑ Intresting and funny in Pokemon Red Acmlmboard
  9. ↑ ポケットモンスター ファイアレッド・リーフグリーン - Pokémon.co.jp
  10. ↑ https://youtu.be/P4wtIPuBrYI?t=108
  11. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230219005012/https://twitter.com/megtany/status/1497836624121450502
  12. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F1hpXj3f-Q



Player characters
Core series Red • Leaf • Ethan • Kris • Lyra • Brendan • May • Lucas • Dawn
Hilbert • Hilda • Nate • Rosa • Calem • Serena • Elio • Selene
Chase • Elaine • Victor • Gloria • Rei • Akari • Florian • Juliana
Side series Wes • Michael • Nate • Cyndy
Spin-off games Mark • Mint • Todd Snap • Lucy Fleetfoot
Lunick • Solana • Kellyn • Kate • Ben • Summer
Hero • Heroine • Tim Goodman • Scottie • Bettie


Non-player characters in the core series games
Kanto Professor Oak • Mom (Kanto) • Mom (LGPE) • Red • Blue • Green • Trace • Daisy • Old man • Bill • Celio • Mr. Fuji • Safari Zone Warden • Copycat • Primo • Koichi
Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Erik and Sara • Lostelle • Teala • Selphy • Cal • Steven Stone • Maylene • Mina • Cameron • Mr. Game • Morimoto
Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Professors' aides • Magikarp salesman • Name Rater • Day-Care Person • Mr. Hyper
Johto Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude
Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala
Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professors' aides
Alola Professor Kukui • Mom • Lillie • Nebby • Hau • Rotom • Professor Burnet • Molayne • Samson Oak • Ryuki • Mohn
Red • Blue • Wally • Cynthia • Grimsley • Colress • Sina • Dexio • Looker • Anabel • Necrozma • Morimoto • Iwao
Team Skull • Aether Foundation • Ultra Recon Squad • Team Rainbow Rocket
Trial Captains • Island kahunas • Elite Four • Name Rater • Judge • Mr. Hyper • Gester


Pokémon Champions
Core series Blue • Lance • Red • Steven • Wallace • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Trace • Leon • Mustard • Peony • Nemona • Geeta • Kieran • Drayton • Most player characters
Masters EX Blue • Lance • Red • Steven • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Leon • Scottie • Bettie • Ash • Nemona • Geeta • Calem • Serena • Marnie • Bede • Hop • Leaf • Nate • Rosa • Silver
Other
spin-offs 		Ronald (TCG GB) • Mark (TCG GB) • Mint (TCG GB) • Glenn (Pokkén)
Anime Lance • Cynthia • Wallace • Alder • Diantha • Steven • Ash Ketchum • Leon • Iris • Nemona
Other animation Blue (Origins) • Red (Origins) • Calem (Generations) • Edgar Troy (PttP) • Ava (PttP)
Adventures Professor Oak • Red • Sidney • Phoebe • Glacia • Drake • Steven • Wallace • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Leon • Mustard • Peony • Nemona
Other manga Shigeru (Zensho) • Satoshi (Zensho) • Rald (Battle Frontier)


Games: Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Characters: Pikachu • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Pichu
Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Lucario • Greninja • Incineroar
Stages: Saffron City • Pokémon Stadium • Poké Floats • Pokémon Stadium 2 • Spear Pillar
Prism Tower • Unova Pokémon League • Kalos Pokémon League
Poké Ball and Master Ball: Abomasnow • Abra • Alolan Exeggutor • Alolan Raichu • Alolan Vulpix • Arceus • Articuno • Beedrill
Bellossom • Bewear • Blastoise • Bonsly • Celebi • Chansey • Charizard • Chespin • Chikorita • Clefairy
Cyndaquil • Darkrai • Dedenne • Deoxys • Ditto • Eevee • Electrode • Entei • Fennekin
Fletchling • Gardevoir • Genesect • Giratina • Gogoat • Goldeen • Groudon • Gulpin • Hitmonlee
Ho-Oh • Inkay • Jirachi • Keldeo • Koffing • Kyogre • Kyurem • Latias and Latios
Lugia • Lunala • Manaphy • Marill • Marshadow • Meloetta • Meowth • Mew • Metagross • Mimikyu
Moltres • Munchlax • Onix • Oshawott • Palkia • Piplup • Porygon2 • Pyukumuku • Raikou • Scizor • Snivy
Snorlax • Solgaleo • Spewpa • Staryu • Starmie • Suicune • Swirlix • Tapu Koko • Togedemaru • Togepi
Torchic • Unown • Venusaur • Victini • Vulpix • Weavile • Weezing • Wobbuffet • Xerneas • Zapdos • Zoroark
Collectables: Trophies (Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U)
Stickers
Spirits
Misc: The Subspace Emissary • My Music • Final Smash • Pokémon Change • Brawl cameos


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