User:Meeper12346/"Forgotten" Trainer Battles

This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article.

There are many NPCs in Pokémon that do not serve much of a role beyond progressing the plot or handing the player an item. As a battle enjoyer myself, I think that's a shame! Here are some battles I cooked up for a few of these oft-neglected Trainers, with quotes along with the point in the story you'd face them at!

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• Kanto
  • Professor Oak
    • Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow
      • Quotes
    • Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
      • Initial battle
      • Rematch
      • Quotes
        • Rematch
    • Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
      • Quotes
• Paldea
  • Briar

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Kanto

Professor Oak

Professor Oak already has data for a battle in Generation I, so there's little speculation to be done here. He would serve as a "superboss" in the same vein as Red from Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal, able to be challenged after beating the Champion and using the starter left behind at the lab. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, he can be rematched with a more powerful team after completing the Sevii Islands, accepting a rematch after beating the Indigo League. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, he can be battled once per day after defeating Red and gives a Gold Bottle Cap after being defeated.

For his rematch team in FireRed and LeafGreen, he includes the unobtainable Johto first partner Pokémon, as well as Murkrow, who parallels Agatha's Misdreavus, being two version-exclusive Johto Pokémon obtainable on the Sevii Islands. Murkrow is also only obtainable in Kanto in the Generation II games. The three Johto first partner Pokémon reference Oak's connection to Johto and to imply that there is a vast world waiting to be explored just beyond the Kanto region. Finally, his ace, Nidoking, references the opening cutscene, later confirmed to be Oak battling against Agatha.

His team in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! is similar to his FireRed and LeafGreen rematch team, though with Alolan Persian in place of Murkrow, and Kangaskhan in place of the Johto first partner Pokémon. Kangaskhan's inclusion is a reference to his Adventures counterpart.

Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow

Professor Oak has one Full Restore per Pokémon, using it 12.5% of the time if their HP falls below 20%.

If the player chose Bulbasaur:

Prof. Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow Reward: $6930

Type: Normal Unknown Tauros Lv.66 Take Down Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Rage Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Types: Grass Psychic Exeggutor Lv.67 Stomp Normal   --       Barrage Normal   --       Hypnosis Psychic   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Fire Unknown Arcanine Lv.68 Take Down Normal   --       Ember Fire   --       Roar Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Type: Water Unknown Blastoise Lv.69 Bite Normal   --       Withdraw Water   --       Skull Bash Normal   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Types: Water Flying Gyarados Lv.70 Hydro Pump Water   --       Dragon Rage Dragon   --       Leer Normal   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --

If the player chose Charmander:

Prof. Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow Reward: $6930

Type: Normal Unknown Tauros Lv.66 Take Down Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Rage Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Types: Grass Psychic Exeggutor Lv.67 Stomp Normal   --       Barrage Normal   --       Hypnosis Psychic   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Fire Unknown Arcanine Lv.68 Take Down Normal   --       Ember Fire   --       Roar Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Types: Grass Poison Venusaur Lv.69 Razor Leaf Grass   --       Growth Normal   --       Sleep Powder Grass   --       SolarBeam Grass   --       Types: Water Flying Gyarados Lv.70 Hydro Pump Water   --       Dragon Rage Dragon   --       Leer Normal   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --

If the player chose Squirtle:

Prof. Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow Reward: $6930

Type: Normal Unknown Tauros Lv.66 Take Down Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Rage Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Types: Grass Psychic Exeggutor Lv.67 Stomp Normal   --       Barrage Normal   --       Hypnosis Psychic   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Fire Unknown Arcanine Lv.68 Take Down Normal   --       Ember Fire   --       Roar Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Types: Fire Flying Charizard Lv.69 Rage Normal   --       Slash Normal   --       Flamethrower Fire   --       Fire Spin Fire   --       Types: Water Flying Gyarados Lv.70 Hydro Pump Water   --       Dragon Rage Dragon   --       Leer Normal   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --

Quotes

• Before battle

"Good to see you, <player>! Congratulations on becoming the Pokémon League champion!"

"How is your Pokédex coming along?"

"You know, back in my day, I used to be quite the battler!"

"I'd love to see just how strong you've grown firsthand."

"What do you say?"

No: "I see."

Yes: "Get ready! I taught my grandson everything he knows!"

• Being defeated

Upon being defeated: "Incredible! You are a Pokémon master!"

• After being defeated

"You know, there's more ways of being a great trainer than winning Pokémon battles."

"Your journey does not have to end here. Exploring to your heart's content, meeting new people and Pokémon... that's what being a Pokémon master is really about!"

"Thank you for the amazing battle! If you catch any more Pokémon, please allow me to see your Pokédex!"

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Initial battle

Professor Oak has four Full Restores.

If the player chose Bulbasaur:

Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $6930

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Tauros♂ Lv.66 Thrash Normal   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --       Blizzard Ice   --       Thunder Electric   --       Types: Grass Psychic Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Exeggutor♂ Lv.67 Sleep Powder Grass   --       Sunny Day Fire   --       Solar Beam Grass   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Arcanine♂ Lv.68 Fire Blast Fire   --       Extreme Speed Normal   --       Bite Dark   --       Dig Ground   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Blastoise♂ Lv.69 Hydro Pump Water   --       Brick Break Fighting   --       Skull Bash Normal   --       Ice Beam Ice   --       Types: Water Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Gyarados♂ Lv.70 Dragon Dance Water   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --       Earthquake Ground   --

If the player chose Charmander:

Prof. Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $6930

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Tauros♂ Lv.66 Thrash Normal   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --       Blizzard Ice   --       Thunder Electric   --       Types: Grass Psychic Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Exeggutor♂ Lv.67 Sleep Powder Grass   --       Sunny Day Fire   --       Solar Beam Grass   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Arcanine♂ Lv.68 Fire Blast Fire   --       Extreme Speed Normal   --       Bite Dark   --       Dig Ground   --       Types: Grass Poison Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Venusaur♂ Lv.69 Sleep Powder Grass   --       Leech Seed Grass   --       Sludge Bomb Poison   --       Giga Drain Grass   --       Types: Water Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Gyarados♂ Lv.70 Dragon Dance Water   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --       Earthquake Ground   --

If the player chose Squirtle:

Prof. Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $6930

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Tauros♂ Lv.66 Thrash Normal   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --       Blizzard Ice   --       Thunder Electric   --       Types: Grass Psychic Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Exeggutor♂ Lv.67 Sleep Powder Grass   --       Sunny Day Fire   --       Solar Beam Grass   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Arcanine♂ Lv.68 Fire Blast Fire   --       Extreme Speed Normal   --       Bite Dark   --       Dig Ground   --       Types: Fire Flying Ability: Blaze Held item: None Charizard♂ Lv.69 Overheat Fire   --       Wing Attack Flying   --       Brick Break Fighting   --       Steel Wing Steel   --       Types: Water Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Gyarados♂ Lv.70 Dragon Dance Water   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --       Earthquake Ground   --

Rematch

Professor Oak has four Full Restores.

If the player chose Bulbasaur:

Prof. Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $8130

Types: Dark Flying Ability: Insomnia Held item: None Murkrow♂ Lv.75 Aerial Ace Flying   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Steel Wing Steel   --       Night Shade Ghost   --       Types: Grass Psychic Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Exeggutor♂ Lv.77 Sleep Powder Grass   --       Sunny Day Fire   --       Solar Beam Grass   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Arcanine♂ Lv.77 ExtremeSpeed Normal   --       Overheat Fire   --       Aerial Ace Flying   --       Iron Tail Steel   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Blaze Held item: Charcoal Typhlosion♂ Lv.75 Fire Blast Fire   --       Brick Break Fighting   --       Aerial Ace Flying   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: Mystic Water Blastoise♂ Lv.77 Hydro Pump Water   --       Brick Break Fighting   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Ice Beam Ice   --       Types: Poison Ground Ability: Poison Point Held item: Sitrus Berry Nidoking♂ Lv.78 Earthquake Ground   --       Sludge Bomb Poison   --       Blizzard Ice   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --

If the player chose Charmander:

Prof. Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $8130

Types: Dark Flying Ability: Insomnia Held item: None Murkrow♂ Lv.75 Aerial Ace Flying   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Steel Wing Steel   --       Night Shade Ghost   --       Types: Grass Poison Ability: Overgrow Held item: Miracle Seed Venusaur♂ Lv.77 Sleep Powder Grass   --       Sunny Day Fire   --       Solar Beam Grass   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Arcanine♂ Lv.77 ExtremeSpeed Normal   --       Overheat Fire   --       Aerial Ace Flying   --       Iron Tail Steel   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: Mystic Water Feraligatr♂ Lv.75 Hydro Pump Water   --       Brick Break Fighting   --       Aerial Ace Flying   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Types: Water Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Gyarados♂ Lv.77 Dragon Dance Water   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Types: Poison Ground Ability: Poison Point Held item: Sitrus Berry Nidoking♂ Lv.78 Earthquake Ground   --       Sludge Bomb Poison   --       Blizzard Ice   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --

If the player chose Squirtle:

Prof. Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $8130

Types: Dark Flying Ability: Insomnia Held item: None Murkrow♂ Lv.75 Aerial Ace Flying   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Steel Wing Steel   --       Night Shade Ghost   --       Types: Grass Psychic Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Exeggutor♂ Lv.77 Sleep Powder Grass   --       Sunny Day Fire   --       Solar Beam Grass   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Types: Fire Flying Ability: Blaze Held item: Charcoal Charizard♂ Lv.77 Fire Blast Fire   --       Aerial Ace Flying   --       Brick Break Fighting   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: Miracle Seed Meganium♂ Lv.75 Sunny Day Fire   --       Synthesis Grass   --       Solar Beam Grass   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Types: Water Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Gyarados♂ Lv.77 Dragon Dance Water   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Types: Poison Ground Ability: Poison Point Held item: Sitrus Berry Nidoking♂ Lv.78 Earthquake Ground   --       Sludge Bomb Poison   --       Blizzard Ice   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --

Quotes

• Before battle

"Good to see you, <player>! Congratulations on becoming the Pokémon League Champion!"

"How is your Pokédex coming along?"

"You know. you remind me so much of myself when I was young. Believe it or not, I used to be quite the battler in my time!"

"I'd love to see just how strong you've grown firsthand."

"What do you say?"

No: "I see... Let me know if you change your mind, then."

Yes: "Get ready! I taught my grandson everything he knows!"

• Being defeated

Upon being defeated: "Incredible! You're the pinnacle of trainers!"

• After being defeated

"There's more than one path towards becoming a great Pokémon Trainer, you know."

"Your journey doesn't have to end here. Exploring far-off places, meeting new people and Pokémon... that's what being a Trainer is really about!"

"Thank you for the amazing battle! If you catch any more Pokémon, please allow me to see your Pokédex!"

Rematch

• Before battle

"Good to see you, <player>!"

"How is your Pokédex coming along?"

"I've heard from a colleague on One Island that you've been quite a big help on the Sevii Islands! I couldn't be more proud!"

"You've grown so much since you first left Pallet Town with that <first partner> of yours."

"It seems like there's no limit to how much you're able to grow. I want to see just how much stronger you've gotten!"

"Let me see the power of a Pokémon League Champ one last time!"

No: "I'll be waiting until you're ready, then."

Yes: "Show me all that you've learned on your journey!"

• Being defeated

Upon being defeated: "To think I was lucky enough to witness the beginning of your legend!"

• After being defeated

"I'd given up on Pokémon battling to dedicate my time to creating the Pokédex."

"Back then, I couldn't imagine having enough time to pursue both of these dreams, but now I've seen a fantastic trainer who also has the makings of a fantastic Pokémon Prof.!"

"An old friend tried to teach me that once. She's a member of the Elite Four now. If you see her, please give her my regards!"

"Even for a Pokémon Prof. like me, there's no shortage of knowledge to be gained. You, too, will have many opportunities to learn."

"No matter what kind of trainer you want to become, don't ever lose sight of your dream!"

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

Professor Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Reward: $19,040 1 Gold Bottle Cap

Type: Dark Unknown Mega Stone: None Persian♀ Lv.85 Nasty Plot Dark Status   --       Dark Pulse Dark Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Types: Poison Ground Mega Stone: None Nidoking♂ Lv.85 Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Superpower Fighting Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Types: Grass Psychic Mega Stone: None Exeggutor♂ Lv.85 Sleep Powder Grass Status   --       Solar Beam Grass Special   --       Mega Drain Grass Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Type: Fire Unknown Mega Stone: None Arcanine♂ Lv.85 Flare Blitz Fire Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Superpower Fighting Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Types: Water Flying Mega Stone: None Gyarados♂ Lv.85 Waterfall Water Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Type: Normal Unknown Mega Stone: Kangaskhanite Kangaskhan♀ Lv.85 Dizzy Punch Normal Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Sucker Punch Dark Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --

Quotes

• Before battle

"Good to see you, <player>!"

"How is your Pokédex coming along?"

"You've grown so much since you first began your journey with Pikachu^P/Eevee^E. I can tell you've become a lot stronger!"

"You wouldn't know it by looking at me, but I used to be quite the battler when I was your age!"

"I'd love to see just how strong you've grown firsthand."

"What do you say to a battle?"

No: "I'll be waiting whenever you're ready!"

Yes: "Get ready! I taught my grandson everything he knows!"

• Being defeated

Upon being defeated: "Incredible! You're one of a kind!"

• After being defeated

"The way you and your Pokémon battle... it reminds me of an old friend! But there's more ways of becoming a great trainer besides winning Pokémon battles, you know."

"Some trainers prefer to explore, meeting new people and Pokémon. Others seek out thrilling, heart-pounding battles. Myself, I prefer conducting research on Pokémon."

"No matter what path you choose to follow, you're destined to make your dreams come true!"

"I hope you continue to have fantastic adventures with Pikachu^P/Eevee^E for many years to come!"

Paldea

Briar

Briar's team is composed of Paradox Pokémon she had captured after travelling inside Area Zero with the player, as well as Cyclizar, Heath's partner Pokémon; Milotic, referencing the Milotic battle in Crystal Pool; Carbink, referencing the plethora of Carbink found in the Area Zero Underdepths and her ace Pokémon, Malamar, who's exclusive to the Terarium, matches her color scheme and is a perfect demonstration of the potential of the Stellar Tera Type, gaining a boost each time it uses Tera Blast thanks to its Contrary ability.

She can be faced after being invited to the League Club Room.

Briar the BB Academy Instructor Blueberry Academy Scarlet Reward: $19,680

Types: Dragon Normal Tera Type: Unknown  or  Unknown Ability: Regenerator Held item: Sitrus Berry Cyclizar♀ Lv.85 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status   --       Shed Tail Normal Status   --       Draco Meteor Dragon Special   --       Hyper Voice Normal Special   --       Types: Ground Fighting Tera Type: Unknown  or  Unknown Ability: Protosynthesis Held item: Booster Energy Great Tusk Lv.85 Headlong Rush Ground Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Temper Flare Fire Physical   --       Ice Spinner Ice Physical   --       Types: Rock Fairy Tera Type: Unknown  or  Unknown Ability: Sturdy Held item: Light Clay Carbink Lv.85 Reflect Psychic Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Type: Water Unknown Tera Type: Unknown  or  Unknown Ability: Marvel Scale Held item: Flame Orb Milotic♀ Lv.85 Muddy Water Water Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Alluring Voice Fairy Special   --       Recover Normal Status   --       Types: Ghost Fairy Tera Type: Unknown  or  Unknown Ability: Protosynthesis Held item: Focus Sash Flutter Mane Lv.85 Icy Wind Ice Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Types: Dark Psychic Tera Type: Stellar  or  Unknown Ability: Contrary Held item: Tanga Berry Malamar♀ Lv.85 Tera Blast Stellar Physical   --       Superpower Fighting Physical   --       Stored Power Psychic Special   --       Flamethrower Fire Special   --

Briar the BB Academy Instructor Blueberry Academy Violet Reward: $19,680

Types: Dragon Normal Tera Type: Unknown  or  Unknown Ability: Regenerator Held item: Sitrus Berry Cyclizar♀ Lv.85 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status   --       Shed Tail Normal Status   --       Draco Meteor Dragon Special   --       Hyper Voice Normal Special   --       Types: Ground Steel Tera Type: Unknown  or  Unknown Ability: Quark Drive Held item: Booster Energy Iron Treads Lv.85 High Horsepower Ground Physical   --       Supercell Slam Electric Physical   --       Hard Press Steel Physical   --       Ice Spinner Ice Physical   --       Types: Rock Fairy Tera Type: Unknown  or  Unknown Ability: Sturdy Held item: Light Clay Carbink Lv.85 Reflect Psychic Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Type: Water Unknown Tera Type: Unknown  or  Unknown Ability: Marvel Scale Held item: Flame Orb Milotic♀ Lv.85 Muddy Water Water Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Alluring Voice Fairy Special   --       Recover Normal Status   --       Types: Dark Flying Tera Type: Unknown  or  Unknown Ability: Quark Drive Held item: Focus Sash Iron Jugulis Lv.85 Tailwind Flying Status   --       Dark Pulse Dark Special   --       Hurricane Flying Special   --       Heat Wave Fire Special   --       Types: Dark Psychic Tera Type: Stellar  or  Unknown Ability: Contrary Held item: Tanga Berry Malamar♀ Lv.85 Tera Blast Stellar Physical   --       Superpower Fighting Physical   --       Stored Power Psychic Special   --       Flamethrower Fire Special   --