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A '''Gamer''' (Japanese: '''ギャンブラー''' ''Gambler'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. In Generations I and {{Gen|III}}, they are depicted as old men with dice and a dice cup. In [[Generation IV]], they are depicted as young men in trenchcoats with coins.
A '''Gamer''' (Japanese: '''ギャンブラー''' ''Gambler'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. In Generations I and {{Gen|III}}, they are depicted as old men with dice and a dice cup. In [[Generation IV]], they are depicted as young men in trenchcoats with coins.


While they were known as '''Gamblers''' in Generation I, this was changed to Gamer in {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!]] to avoid gambling references. As a result, some jokes were lost, such as in FireRed and LeafGreen when Gamer Rich describes himself as a "rambling, gaming dude" instead of a "rambling, gambling dude." In the English releases of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the Trainer class name was changed once again to '''PI''' (private investigator), likely because of the trenchcoat's stereotypical association with detectives allowing for hiding the censorship, but all their dialogue still revolves around gambling. PIs can also appear in Johto's Battle Frontier.
While they were known as '''Gamblers''' in Generation I, this was changed to Gamer in {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!]] to avoid gambling references. As a result, some jokes were lost, such as in FireRed and LeafGreen when Gamer Rich describes himself as a "rambling, gaming dude" instead of a "rambling, gambling dude." In the English releases of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the Trainer class name was changed once again to '''PI''' ({{wp|private investigator}}), likely because of the trenchcoat's stereotypical association with detectives allowing for hiding the censorship, but all their dialogue still revolves around gambling. PIs can also appear in [[Johto]]'s {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}.


In all games, they use various Pokémon, but tend to rely on luck rather than skill. They mostly use [[one-hit knockout move]]s such as {{m|Horn Drill}}, along with moves that also knock out the user but not always the opponent, such as {{m|Explosion}}.
In all games, they use various Pokémon, but tend to rely on luck rather than skill. They mostly use [[one-hit knockout move]]s such as {{m|Horn Drill}}, along with moves that also knock out the user but not always the opponent, such as {{m|Explosion}}.
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| Gambler sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
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| Gambler sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Gambler sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Gamer sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}  
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}  
| PI sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation IV}}
| PI sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Gambler portrait from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}}
| Gambler portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}}
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| colspan="2" | Gambler overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation I}}
| colspan="2" | Gambler overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Gamer overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| PI overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation IV}}
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[[File:PI Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A PI in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:PI Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A PI in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{incomplete|section|Missing information about appearance in [[PS446]]}}
A PI appeared as a ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', where he was part of a group of people who entered the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} after {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} had his assistants open the gates.
A PI appeared as a background character in the {{chap|Platinum}} where he was part of a group of people who entered the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} after {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} had his assistants open the gates.
 
A PI with a {{p|Geodude}} was seen amongst the people visiting the {{safari|Johto}} in ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]''.


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Revision as of 12:11, 19 November 2018

Gamer
ギャンブラー Gambler

PI sprite from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Other names Gambler (Generation I)
PI (Generation IV)
Introduced in Generation I
Appears in Red, Blue, and Yellow
FireRed and LeafGreen
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver*
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Stadium
Gender Male
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members {{{members}}}
Animated debut
TCG debut Fossil
TCG card Gambler
Manga debut Deprogramming Porygon-Z (Adventures)

A Gamer (Japanese: ギャンブラー Gambler) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. In Generations I and III, they are depicted as old men with dice and a dice cup. In Generation IV, they are depicted as young men in trenchcoats with coins.

While they were known as Gamblers in Generation I, this was changed to Gamer in Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee! to avoid gambling references. As a result, some jokes were lost, such as in FireRed and LeafGreen when Gamer Rich describes himself as a "rambling, gaming dude" instead of a "rambling, gambling dude." In the English releases of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the Trainer class name was changed once again to PI (private investigator), likely because of the trenchcoat's stereotypical association with detectives allowing for hiding the censorship, but all their dialogue still revolves around gambling. PIs can also appear in Johto's Battle Frontier.

In all games, they use various Pokémon, but tend to rely on luck rather than skill. They mostly use one-hit knockout moves such as Horn Drill, along with moves that also knock out the user but not always the opponent, such as Explosion.

Appearance

Gambler sprite from
Red and Blue
Gambler sprite from
Yellow
Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
PI sprite from
Generation IV
Gambler portrait from
Stadium
File:Gambler OD.png
Gambler overworld sprite from
Generation I
Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
PI overworld sprite from
Generation IV

Trainer list

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow


Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Generation IV)/PI

Pokémon Platinum


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)/PI

Pokémon Stadium


In the manga

A PI in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A PI appeared as a Deprogramming Porygon-Z, where he was part of a group of people who entered the Battle Frontier after Palmer had his assistants open the gates.

A PI with a Geodude was seen amongst the people visiting the Safari Zone in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down.

Pokémon

Misdreavus
PI's Misdreavus

Misdreavus was briefly seen with its Trainer when they were entering the Battle Frontier.

None of Misdreavus's moves are known.

In the TCG

There is a card called Gambler in the Fossil expansion of the TCG. It causes the user to shuffle their hand into their deck, then, depending on the flip of a coin, they draw either 1 or 8 cards.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 賭徒 Dóutòuh
Mandarin 賭徒 / 赌徒 Dǔtú
Dutch Gokker (TCG)
French Joueur (VII)
Croupier (I-IV)
German Rollenspieler (VII)
Spieler (I-IV)
Italian Rischiatutto
Korean 갬블러 Gambler
Spanish Jugón (III onwards)
Jugador (I)
Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Kanto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*Bug CatcherBurglarCamper*ChampionGSCFRLGHGSSPE
ChannelerElite FourGSCFRLGHGSSPEEngineerFishermanGamer*GentlemanGym Leader*GSCFRLGHGSSPE
HikerJugglerLassPicnicker*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Trainer*GSCPEPsychicRivalFRLGRockerRoughneck*
SailorScientistSuper NerdSwimmerTamerTeam Rocket Boss*FRLGHGSSPETeam Rocket Grunt*Youngster
BoarderHGSSDouble TeamHGSSFirebreatherGSCHGSSGuitaristGSCHGSSMediumGSCHGSS
PokéfanGSCHGSSSchool Kid*GSCHGSSSkierHGSSTeacherGSCHGSSTwinsGSCFRLGHGSS
Cool CoupleFRLGCrush KinFRLGSis and BroFRLGYoung CoupleFRLGHGSS
Coach TrainerPEKarate MasterPEPunk GuyPETeam RocketPETeam Rocket AdminPE
Master TrainersPE
Unused Trainer class:
ChiefRGBY
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon

Sinnoh Ace TrainerAroma LadyArtistBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCameramanCamperChampion
ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP


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