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[[File:Ash Goh Chloe.png|thumb|Ash and his traveling companions during ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'',[[Goh]] and [[Chloe]]]]
[[File:Ash Goh Chloe.png|thumb|Ash and his traveling companions during ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'',[[Goh]] and [[Chloe]]]]
Traveling companion is the name given to the characters who help the protagonist (most often in the [[anime]]) on his journey. They usually accompany the protagonist or [[player character]] for long periods of time on their journey or on specific goals.
Traveling companion is the name given to the characters who help the protagonist (most often in the {{pkmn|animated series}}) on their journey. They usually accompany the protagonist or [[player character]] for long periods of time on their journey or on specific goals.
==In the games==
==In the games==
Several RPG game franchises such as Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy adopt moments where the protagonist shares moments with other characters and that generally their stories become an essential part of the plot. In the [[core series]], the concept of a traveling companion is rarely used however in some specific moments in the plot, the player character participates in moments when traveling with a trainer with similar goals.
Several RPG game franchises such as Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy adopt moments where the protagonist shares moments with other characters and that generally their stories become an essential part of the plot. In the [[core series]], the concept of a traveling companion is rarely used however in some specific moments in the plot, the player character participates in moments when traveling with a trainer with similar goals.
[[File:Pyrite Cave.png|thumb|right|250px|Wes and Rui]]
===Generation III===
===Generation III===
{{Main|Pokémon Colosseum}}
{{Main|Pokémon Colosseum}}
[[File:Pyrite Cave.png|thumb|right|250px|Wes and Rui]]
Pokémon Colosseum is the first (and so far only game) in the franchise in which the [[Wes|player character]] shares the plot entirely with a traveling companion, a girl named [[Rui]]. Although Rui's presence is important to the game's progress, her impact on the plot is small and she is not seen using Pokémon she owns at any point in the game with her role serving only to identify and help Wes to capture the [[Shadow Pokémon]] seen throughout the game.
Pokémon Colosseum is the first (and so far only game) in the franchise in which the [[Wes|player character]] shares the plot entirely with a traveling companion, a girl named [[Rui]]. Although Rui's presence is important to the game's progress, her impact on the plot is small and she is not seen using Pokémon she owns at any point in the game with her role serving only to identify and help Wes to capture the [[Shadow Pokémon]] seen throughout the game.
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===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
{{Main|Stat Trainers}}
{{Main|Stat Trainers}}
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| [[File:DP Cheryl Back.png]]<br>[[Cheryl]]
| [[File:DP Cheryl Back.png]]<br>[[Cheryl]]
| [[Eterna Forest]]
| [[Eterna Forest]]
|  
| Cheryl asks the player to join her because she's afraid she might run into [[Team Galactic]].
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:DP Riley Back.png]]<br>[[Riley]]
| [[File:DP Riley Back.png]]<br>[[Riley]]
| [[Iron Island]]
| [[Iron Island]]
|  
| Riley helps the player to get through the deep mines on the [[Iron Island]], and assists in the defeat of some [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Galactic Grunt|grunts}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:DP Mira Back.png]]<br>[[Mira]]
| [[File:DP Mira Back.png]]<br>[[Mira]]
| [[Wayward Cave]]
| [[Wayward Cave]]
|  
| Mira got lost inside [[Wayward Cave]] looking for Pokémon and needs to be escorted out.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:DP Marley Back.png]]<br>[[Marley]]
| [[File:DP Marley Back.png]]<br>[[Marley]]
| [[Victory Road (Sinnoh)|Victory Road]]
| [[Victory Road (Sinnoh)|Victory Road]]
|  
| Marley appears in a part of {{si|Victory Road}} only accessible after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and wants to inspect the stone tablet at the end of {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} in hopes of meeting {{p|Shaymin}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:DP Buck Back.png]]<br>[[Buck]]
| [[File:DP Buck Back.png]]<br>[[Buck]]
| [[Stark Mountain]]
| [[Stark Mountain]]
|  
| Buck appears at Stark Mountain and is part of the event required to catch {{p|Heatran}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, Buck joins the [[player character]] to defeat the remaining members of [[Team Galactic]].
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
|}
|}
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===Generation V===
===Generation V===
====[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]====
====[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]====
In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, the player character has the opportunity to travel with the following characters during the main story of the game. As in previous games, they help you in [[Pokémon battle]]s and after that recovering your [[party]] after each battle. Except for the journey with [[Bianca]], all other missions involve the characters clash against [[Team Plasma]].
In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, the player character has the opportunity to travel with the following characters during the main story of the game. As in previous games, they help you in [[Pokémon battle]]s and after that recovering your [[party]] after each battle. Except for the journey with [[Bianca]], all other missions involve the characters clash against [[Team Plasma]].
In addition to this, [[N]] joins the player character for a small part of the game to explore his old [[N's Castle|castle]]. However, there are no encounters with [[wild Pokémon]] or Trainers at this point in the story.
=====List of traveling companions in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2=====
=====List of traveling companions in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2=====
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| [[Pinwheel Forest]]
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]
| After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], Cheren can be found at [[Pinwheel Forest]], investigating the activities of [[Team Plasma]]. Cheren will accompany the player as a [[Multi Battle]] partner. After encountering [[Gorm]], Cheren will thank the player with an [[Upgrade|Up-Grade]] and then return to the [[Aspertia Gym]].
| After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], Cheren can be found at [[Pinwheel Forest]], investigating the activities of [[Team Plasma]]. Cheren will accompany the player as a [[Multi Battle]] partner. After encountering [[Gorm]], Cheren will thank the player with an [[Upgrade|Up-Grade]] and then return to the [[Aspertia Gym]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Spr_B2W2_N.png]]<br>[[N]]
| [[N's Castle]]
| After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], N joins the player character in the ruins of [[N's Castle]], to guide to his ancient throne and challenges him to a Pokémon battle against Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
|}
|}
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===Generation VIII===
===Generation VIII===
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
===Main series===
====Ash Ketchum====
====First timeline====
=====Ash Ketchum=====
[[File:The gang.png‎|thumb|200px|Ash's traveling companions in the [[original series]]]]
[[File:The gang.png‎|thumb|200px|Ash's traveling companions in the [[original series]]]]
{{Main|Ash's friends}}
{{Main|Ash's friends}}
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====Other characters====
=====Serena=====
During the course of the anime, Ash and his friends encounter several trainers who follow parallel journeys or cross paths with him:
[[File:Serena and Lisia.png|thumb|250px|Serena and Lisia]]
* The most notable and recurring example in the anime is the [[Team Rocket Trio]], formed by [[Jessie]], {{an|James}} and {{an|Meowth}}. They first appeared in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' and have since appeared frequently traveling to other regions, whether antagonizing Ash or participating in anime events and competitions.
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=====Other characters=====
During the course of the animated series, Ash and his friends encounter several trainers who follow parallel journeys or cross paths with him:
* The most notable and recurring example in the animated series is the [[Team Rocket Trio]], formed by [[Jessie]], {{an|James}} and {{an|Meowth}}. They first appeared in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' and have since appeared frequently traveling to other regions, whether antagonizing Ash or participating in animated series events and competitions.
* In ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} encounter a group of trainers called the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]. They appear again in ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'', seeking revenge on Misty.
* In ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} encounter a group of trainers called the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]. They appear again in ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'', seeking revenge on Misty.
=====Gallery=====
=====Gallery=====
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Invincible Pokémon Brothers.png|The [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]
Invincible Pokémon Brothers.png|The [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]
Alain and Mairin.png|[[Alain]] and his traveling companion [[Mairin]]
Alain and Mairin.png|[[Alain]] and his traveling companion [[Mairin]]
Summer Camp Team Squirtle.png|The group formed by {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Shauna}} and {{an|Trevor}}
Summer Camp Team Squirtle.png||The group formed by {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Shauna}} and {{an|Trevor}}
Zenryoku Brothers.png|The [[Zenryoku Brothers]]
All-Out Brothers.png|The [[All-Out Brothers]]
</gallery>
====Second timeline====
=====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''=====
[[File:Roy Liko Dot.png|thumb|250px|Liko and her traveling companions:[[Roy]] and [[Dot]]]]
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=====Other characters=====
=====Gallery=====
<gallery>
Luka and friends.png|[[Luka (HZ053)|Luka]] and her friends
</gallery>
</gallery>
===''[[Pokémon: Path to the Peak]]''===
===''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]''===


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
==In the movie==
==In the movie==
==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Latest revision as of 07:41, 12 September 2024

Ash and his traveling companions during Pokémon Journeys: The Series,Goh and Chloe

Traveling companion is the name given to the characters who help the protagonist (most often in the animated series) on their journey. They usually accompany the protagonist or player character for long periods of time on their journey or on specific goals.

In the games

Several RPG game franchises such as Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy adopt moments where the protagonist shares moments with other characters and that generally their stories become an essential part of the plot. In the core series, the concept of a traveling companion is rarely used however in some specific moments in the plot, the player character participates in moments when traveling with a trainer with similar goals.

Wes and Rui

Generation III

Main article: Pokémon Colosseum

Pokémon Colosseum is the first (and so far only game) in the franchise in which the player character shares the plot entirely with a traveling companion, a girl named Rui. Although Rui's presence is important to the game's progress, her impact on the plot is small and she is not seen using Pokémon she owns at any point in the game with her role serving only to identify and help Wes to capture the Shadow Pokémon seen throughout the game.

Generation IV

Main article: Stat Trainers
Lucas with Marley in a Multi Battle
List of traveling companions in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum
Trainer Location Objective

Cheryl
Eterna Forest Cheryl asks the player to join her because she's afraid she might run into Team Galactic.

Riley
Iron Island Riley helps the player to get through the deep mines on the Iron Island, and assists in the defeat of some Team Galactic grunts

Mira
Wayward Cave Mira got lost inside Wayward Cave looking for Pokémon and needs to be escorted out.

Marley
Victory Road Marley appears in a part of Victory Road only accessible after entering the Hall of Fame and wants to inspect the stone tablet at the end of Route 224 in hopes of meeting Shaymin.

Buck
Stark Mountain Buck appears at Stark Mountain and is part of the event required to catch Heatran. In Pokémon Platinum, Buck joins the player character to defeat the remaining members of Team Galactic.

Generation V

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

In Black 2 and White 2, the player character has the opportunity to travel with the following characters during the main story of the game. As in previous games, they help you in Pokémon battles and after that recovering your party after each battle. Except for the journey with Bianca, all other missions involve the characters clash against Team Plasma.

In addition to this, N joins the player character for a small part of the game to explore his old castle. However, there are no encounters with wild Pokémon or Trainers at this point in the story.

List of traveling companions in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Trainer Location Objective

Hugh
*Castelia Sewers
*Plasma Frigate (Route 21)
*Lacunosa Town
*Plasma Frigate (Giant Chasm)
During his quest for revenge against Team Plasma, Hugh teams up at various points in the game's main story with the player character with the aim of finding his sister's lost Purrloin.

Bianca
Reversal Mountain Bianca will accompany the player as a tag partner on the player's first visit to Reversal Mountain while she investigates the Pokémon Heatran.

Cheren
Pinwheel Forest After the player enters the Hall of Fame, Cheren can be found at Pinwheel Forest, investigating the activities of Team Plasma. Cheren will accompany the player as a Multi Battle partner. After encountering Gorm, Cheren will thank the player with an Up-Grade and then return to the Aspertia Gym.

N
N's Castle After the player enters the Hall of Fame, N joins the player character in the ruins of N's Castle, to guide to his ancient throne and challenges him to a Pokémon battle against ZekromB2/ReshiramW2.

Generation VIII

Hop with Victor in a Multi Battle


Spin-offs

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Sync pair
A battle in Pokémon Masters EX


In the anime

Main series

First timeline

Ash Ketchum
Ash's traveling companions in the original series
Main article: Ash's friends


Serena
Serena and Lisia


Other characters

During the course of the animated series, Ash and his friends encounter several trainers who follow parallel journeys or cross paths with him:

Gallery

Second timeline

Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Liko and her traveling companions:Roy and Dot


Other characters
Gallery

Pokémon: Path to the Peak

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

In the manga

In the movie

Trivia