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A '''Frontier Brain''' (Japanese: '''フロンティアブレーン''' ''Frontier Brain'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] who presides over a certain [[Battle Frontier]] facility. Frontier Brains appear in {{v2|Emerald}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Those from Hoenn hand out [[Symbol]]s to Trainers who rise through the ranks and show true skill in each of the facilities, while those from Sinnoh and Johto hand out [[commemorative print]]s for the same reason.
A '''Frontier Brain''' (Japanese: '''フロンティアブレーン''' ''Frontier Brain'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] who presides over a certain [[Battle Frontier]] [[Battle facility|facility]]. Frontier Brains appear in {{v2|Emerald}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}. Those from [[Hoenn]] hand out [[Symbol]]s to Trainers who rise through the ranks and show true skill in each of the facilities, while those from [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] hand out [[commemorative print]]s for the same reason.
 
In games where the expansive Battle Frontier doesn't exist, there is usually a lone [[Battle Tower]] or an equivalent to it. In these facilities, some Trainers hold titles equivalent to Frontier Brains, such as {{tc|Subway Boss}}, {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}, and {{tc|Battle Legend}}.


==Hoenn Frontier Brains==
==Hoenn Frontier Brains==
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! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Symbol|Symbols}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Symbol|Symbols}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Noland.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Factory Head Noland|Noland}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッド ダツラ<br>Factory Head Datsura}}</small>
| [[File:Spr E Noland.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Noland}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッド ダツラ<br>Factory Head Datsura}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Factory|Battle Factory}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルファクトリー<br>Battle Factory}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Factory (Generation III)|Battle Factory}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルファクトリー<br>Battle Factory}}</small>
| [[File:Knowledgesymbolsilver.png‎|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Knowledge Symbol}}
| [[File:Knowledgesymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Knowledge Symbol}}
| [[File:Knowledgesymbol.png‎|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Knowledge Symbol}}
| [[File:Knowledgesymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Knowledge Symbol}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Greta.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Arena Tycoon Greta}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|アリーナキャプテン コゴミ<br>Arena Captain Kogomi}}</small>
| [[File:Spr E Greta.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Greta|Arena Tycoon Greta}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|アリーナキャプテン コゴミ<br>Arena Captain Kogomi}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Arena|Battle Arena}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルアリーナ<br>Battle Arena}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Arena}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルアリーナ<br>Battle Arena}}</small>
| [[File:Gutssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Guts Symbol}}
| [[File:Gutssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Guts Symbol}}
| [[File:Gutssymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Guts Symbol}}
| [[File:Gutssymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Guts Symbol}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Tucker.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Dome Ace Tucker}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|ドームスーパースター ヒース<br>Dome Superstar Heath}}</small>
| [[File:Spr E Tucker.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Tucker|Dome Ace Tucker}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|ドームスーパースター ヒース<br>Dome Superstar Heath}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Dome|Battle Dome}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルドーム<br>Battle Dome}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Dome}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルドーム<br>Battle Dome}}</small>
| [[File:Tacticssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Tactics Symbol}}
| [[File:Tacticssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Tactics Symbol}}
| [[File:Tacticssymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Tactics Symbol}}
| [[File:Tacticssymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Tactics Symbol}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Lucy.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Pike Queen Lucy}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|チューブクイーン アザミ<br>Tube Queen Azami}}</small>
| [[File:Spr E Lucy.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Lucy|Pike Queen Lucy}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|チューブクイーン アザミ<br>Tube Queen Azami}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Pike|Battle Pike}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルチューブ<br>Battle Tube}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Pike}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルチューブ<br>Battle Tube}}</small>
| [[File:Lucksymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Luck Symbol}}
| [[File:Lucksymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Luck Symbol}}
| [[File:Lucksymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Luck Symbol}}
| [[File:Lucksymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Luck Symbol}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Spenser.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Palace Maven Spenser}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|パレスガーディアン ウコン<br>Palace Guardian Ukon}}</small>
| [[File:Spr E Spenser.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Spenser|Palace Maven Spenser}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|パレスガーディアン ウコン<br>Palace Guardian Ukon}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Palace|Battle Palace}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルパレス<br>Battle Palace}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Palace}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルパレス<br>Battle Palace}}</small>
| [[File:Spiritssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Spirits Symbol}}
| [[File:Spiritssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Spirits Symbol}}
| [[File:Spiritssymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Spirits Symbol}}
| [[File:Spiritssymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Spirits Symbol}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Brandon.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Pyramid King Brandon}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|ピラミッドキング ジンダイ<br>Pyramid King Jindai}}</small>
| [[File:Spr E Brandon.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Brandon|Pyramid King Brandon}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|ピラミッドキング ジンダイ<br>Pyramid King Jindai}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Pyramid|Battle Pyramid}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルピラミッド<br>Battle Pyramid}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Pyramid}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルピラミッド<br>Battle Pyramid}}</small>
| [[File:Bravesymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Brave Symbol}}
| [[File:Bravesymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Brave Symbol}}
| [[File:Bravesymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Brave Symbol}}
| [[File:Bravesymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Brave Symbol}}
|-  
|-
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:Spr E Anabel.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Salon Maiden}} {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Salon Maiden Anabel|Anabel}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|タワータイクーン リラ<br>Tower Tycoon Lila}}</small>
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:Spr E Anabel.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Salon Maiden}} {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Anabel|Anabel}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|タワータイクーン リラ<br>Tower Tycoon Lila}}</small>
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}};" | {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Tower|Battle Tower}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルタワー<br>Battle Tower}}</small>
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}};" | {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルタワー<br>Battle Tower}}</small>
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}};" | [[File:Abilitysymbolsilver.png‎|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Ability Symbol}}
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}};" | [[File:Abilitysymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Ability Symbol}}
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[File:Abilitysymbol.png‎|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Ability Symbol}}
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[File:Abilitysymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Ability Symbol}}
|}<br clear="all">
|}<br clear="all">


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! colspan="2" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Commemorative print|Prints}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Commemorative print|Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{tower color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{tower color light}}"
| [[File:VSPalmer.png]]<br>{{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Tower Tycoon}} {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon Palmer|Palmer}}<br><small>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|タワータイクーン クロツグ<br>Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu}}</small>
| [[File:VSPalmer.png]]<br>{{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Tower Tycoon}} {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Palmer}}<br><small>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|タワータイクーン クロツグ<br>Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu}}</small>
| {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Tower|Battle Tower}}<br><small>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|バトルタワー<br>Battle Tower}}</small>
| {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower}}<br><small>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|バトルタワー<br>Battle Tower}}</small>
| {{print|tower|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|tower|Silver|D}}<br>{{print|tower|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{print|tower|Silver|E}}<br>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|Silver Tower Prints}}
| {{print|tower|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|tower|Silver|D}}<br>{{print|tower|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{print|tower|Silver|E}}<br>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|Silver Tower Prints}}
| {{print|tower|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|tower|Gold|D}}<br>{{print|tower|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{print|tower|Gold|E}}<br>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|Gold Tower Prints}}
| {{print|tower|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|tower|Gold|D}}<br>{{print|tower|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{print|tower|Gold|E}}<br>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|Gold Tower Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{factory color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{factory color light}}"
| [[File:VSThorton.png]]<br>{{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head Thorton|Thorton}}<br><small>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッド ネジキ<br>Factory Head Neziki}}</small>
| [[File:VSThorton.png]]<br>{{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Thorton}}<br><small>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッド ネジキ<br>Factory Head Neziki}}</small>
| {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Factory|Battle Factory}}<br><small>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|バトルファクトリー<br>Battle Factory}}</small>
| {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Battle Factory (Generation IV)|Battle Factory}}<br><small>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|バトルファクトリー<br>Battle Factory}}</small>
| {{print|factory|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|factory|Silver|D}}<br>{{print|factory|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{print|factory|Silver|E}}<br>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|Silver Factory Prints}}
| {{print|factory|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|factory|Silver|D}}<br>{{print|factory|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{print|factory|Silver|E}}<br>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|Silver Factory Prints}}
| {{print|factory|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|factory|Gold|D}}<br>{{print|factory|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{print|factory|Gold|E}}<br>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|Gold Factory Prints}}
| {{print|factory|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|factory|Gold|D}}<br>{{print|factory|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{print|factory|Gold|E}}<br>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|Gold Factory Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{arcade color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{arcade color light}}"
| [[File:VSDahlia.png]]<br>{{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Arcade Star Dahlia}}<br><small>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|ルーレットゴーデス ダリア<br>Roulette Goddess Dahlia}}</small>
| [[File:VSDahlia.png]]<br>{{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Dahlia|Arcade Star Dahlia}}<br><small>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|ルーレットゴーデス ダリア<br>Roulette Goddess Dahlia}}</small>
| {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Arcade|Battle Arcade}}<br><small>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|バトルルーレット<br>Battle Roulette}}</small>
| {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Battle Arcade}}<br><small>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|バトルルーレット<br>Battle Roulette}}</small>
| {{print|arcade|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|arcade|Silver|D}}<br>{{print|arcade|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{print|arcade|Silver|E}}<br>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Silver Arcade Prints}}
| {{print|arcade|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|arcade|Silver|D}}<br>{{print|arcade|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{print|arcade|Silver|E}}<br>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Silver Arcade Prints}}
| {{print|arcade|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|arcade|Gold|D}}<br>{{print|arcade|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{print|arcade|Gold|E}}<br>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Gold Arcade Prints}}
| {{print|arcade|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|arcade|Gold|D}}<br>{{print|arcade|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{print|arcade|Gold|E}}<br>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Gold Arcade Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{castle color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{castle color light}}"
| [[File:VSDarach.png]]<br>{{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Castle Valet Darach}}<br><small>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|キャッスルバトラー コクラン <br>Castle Butler Kokuran}}</small>
| [[File:VSDarach.png]]<br>{{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Darach|Castle Valet Darach}}<br><small>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|キャッスルバトラー コクラン <br>Castle Butler Kokuran}}</small>
| {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle|Battle Castle}}<br><small>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|バトルキャッスル<br>Battle Castle}}</small>
| {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Battle Castle}}<br><small>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|バトルキャッスル<br>Battle Castle}}</small>
| {{print|castle|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|castle|Silver|D}}<br>{{print|castle|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{print|castle|Silver|E}}<br>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|Silver Castle Prints}}
| {{print|castle|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|castle|Silver|D}}<br>{{print|castle|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{print|castle|Silver|E}}<br>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|Silver Castle Prints}}
| {{print|castle|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|castle|Gold|D}}<br>{{print|castle|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{print|castle|Gold|E}}<br>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|Gold Castle Prints}}
| {{print|castle|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|castle|Gold|D}}<br>{{print|castle|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{print|castle|Gold|E}}<br>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|Gold Castle Prints}}
|-  
|-
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:VSArgenta.png]]<br>{{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Hall Matron Argenta}}<br><small>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|ステージマドンナ ケイト<br>Stage Madonna Kate}}</small>
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:VSArgenta.png]]<br>{{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Argenta|Hall Matron Argenta}}<br><small>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|ステージマドンナ ケイト<br>Stage Madonna Kate}}</small>
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}" | {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Hall|Battle Hall}}<br><small>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|バトルステージ <br>Battle Stage}}</small>
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}" | {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Battle Hall}}<br><small>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|バトルステージ <br>Battle Stage}}</small>
| style="background:#{{hall color light}};" | {{print|hall|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|hall|Silver|D}}<br>{{print|hall|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{print|hall|Silver|E}}<br>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|Silver Hall Prints}}
| style="background:#{{hall color light}};" | {{print|hall|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|hall|Silver|D}}<br>{{print|hall|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{print|hall|Silver|E}}<br>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|Silver Hall Prints}}
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{print|hall|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|hall|Gold|D}}<br>{{print|hall|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{print|hall|Gold|E}}<br>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|Gold Hall Prints}}
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{print|hall|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|hall|Gold|D}}<br>{{print|hall|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{print|hall|Gold|E}}<br>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|Gold Hall Prints}}
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:OPE09.png|thumb|250px|The Generation III Frontier Brains in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:OPE09.png|thumb|250px|The Generation III Frontier Brains in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
The Frontier Brains were first mentioned by [[Scott]] in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' when he told {{Ash}} about the Battle Frontier. The first Frontier Brain, Noland, debuted in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]''. Over the course of [[S09|the ninth season]], the other six [[Generation III]] Frontier Brains also made their appearances at their respective facilities. Brandon reappeared in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' and ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]''. Scott also inferred that they were at least at the level of the [[Elite Four]] member [[Agatha]], as both he and Agatha recommended that Ash challenge them shortly after his fight with her.
The Frontier Brains were first mentioned by [[Scott]] in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' when he told {{Ash}} about the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. The first Frontier Brain, [[Noland]], debuted in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]''. Over the course of [[S09|the ninth season]], the other six [[Generation III]] Frontier Brains also made their appearances at their respective [[Battle facility|battle facilities]], which are located in [[Kanto]] in this [[canon]]. {{an|Brandon}} reappeared in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' episodes ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' and ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'' to investigate [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Scott also inferred that they were at least at the level of the [[Elite Four]] member [[Agatha]], as both he and Agatha recommended that Ash challenge them shortly after his fight with her. Those who successfully defeat the Battle Frontier become Frontier Brain candidates. Ash defeated each of the seven Frontier Brains, but turned down the offer for Frontier Brain status.


Palmer is the only [[Generation IV]] Frontier Brain to have appeared in the anime, debuting in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]''. In [[DP141|the next episode]], Ash battled Palmer at the [[Twinleaf Festival]], but was defeated. Palmer also made cameo appearances in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
[[Palmer]] is the only [[Generation IV]] Frontier Brain to have appeared in the anime, debuting in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]''. In [[DP141|the next episode]], Ash battled Palmer at the [[Twinleaf Festival]], but was defeated. Palmer also made cameo appearances in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. [[Caitlin]], the employer of [[Darach]] who oversees all of the battles conducted at the [[Battle Castle]] in the Generation IV games, appeared in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'' as a member of the [[Unova]] [[Elite Four]], facing off against {{an|Cynthia}} in an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} at the start of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]].
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Frontier Brains Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The Hoenn Frontier Brains in the Pokémon Adventures manga]]
[[File:Frontier Brains Adventures.png|thumb|250px|The Hoenn Frontier Brains in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
The Hoenn Frontier Brains were important characters in the {{chap|Emerald}}, where they were challenged by {{adv|Emerald}} in a seven day challenge to defeat each of them at their own facilities. They also helped to fight against the armored villain named [[Guile Hideout]], who was after the {{pkmn2|Mythical}} Wish Pokémon, {{p|Jirachi}}. They reappeared in the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, helping to stop the [[Admin]]s of Neo [[Team Aqua]] and Neo [[Team Magma]].
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
The [[Hoenn]] Frontier Brains were were challenged by {{adv|Emerald}} in a seven-day challenge to defeat each of them at their own [[Battle facility|facilities]] during the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}'s week-long opening ceremony. They also helped to fight against the armored villain named [[Guile Hideout]], who was after the {{pkmn2|Mythical}} {{pkmn|category|Wish Pokémon}}, {{adv|Jirachi}}.
 
===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
The [[Sinnoh]] Frontier Brains, except for [[Palmer]], were challenged and defeated by {{adv|Platinum}} at their respective facilities. Palmer, in turn, assisted the Sinnoh [[Pokédex holder]]s and the [[Stat Trainers]] in the final battle against [[Team Galactic]] in the [[Distortion World]].
 
At the end of the arc, Palmer reminded Platinum that his facility would be the last one to be challenged, and welcomed her upcoming challenge.


The Sinnoh Frontier Brains appeared in the {{chap|Platinum}}, where each of them, save Palmer, were challenged by {{adv|Platinum}}. While Palmer was not battled by Platinum, he assisted the Sinnoh [[Pokédex holder]]s and the [[Stat Trainers]] in the final battle against [[Team Galactic]] in the [[Distortion World]].
===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
The Hoenn Frontier Brains reappeared in this arc, helping to stop the [[Admin]]s of Neo [[Team Aqua]] and Neo [[Team Magma]]. They also later assisted in destroying [[Grand Meteor Delta]].


===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
{{OBP|Enta|CBF}} battled each of the seven Frontier Brains in the [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]] {{pkmn|manga}}, although his battles with Noland, Greta, and Brandon occurred off-panel. He managed to defeat six of them, but eventually tied with Anabel.
{{OBP|Enta|CBF}} battled each of the seven Frontier Brains in the [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]] {{pkmn|manga}}, although his battles with [[Noland]], [[Greta]], and [[Brandon]] occurred off-panel. He managed to defeat six of them, but eventually tied with [[Anabel]].


===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Palmer is the only Frontier Brain to appear in the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga, debuting in ''[[DPA28|Look for Giratina!]]'', where he was encountered by [[Hareta]], [[Mitsumi]], and {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} at the [[Fight Area]].
Palmer is the only Frontier Brain to appear in the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga, debuting in ''[[DPA28|Look for Giratina!]]'', where he was encountered by [[Hareta]], [[Mitsumi]], and {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} at the [[Fight Area]]. Hareta also had a brief battle with him when he assumed he was allied with Team Galactic, which ended in a draw.
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==See also==
==Related articles==
* [[Gym Leader]]
* [[Gym Leader]]
* [[Trial Captain]]
* [[Trial Captain]]


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[[Category:Frontier Brains|*]]
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Latest revision as of 08:40, 15 September 2024

A Frontier Brain (Japanese: フロンティアブレーン Frontier Brain) is a Pokémon Trainer who presides over a certain Battle Frontier facility. Frontier Brains appear in Emerald, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver. Those from Hoenn hand out Symbols to Trainers who rise through the ranks and show true skill in each of the facilities, while those from Sinnoh and Johto hand out commemorative prints for the same reason.

In games where the expansive Battle Frontier doesn't exist, there is usually a lone Battle Tower or an equivalent to it. In these facilities, some Trainers hold titles equivalent to Frontier Brains, such as Subway Boss, Battle Chatelaine, and Battle Legend.

Hoenn Frontier Brains

Hoenn Battle Frontier
Generation III Region: Hoenn
Frontier Brain
Japanese 		Facility
Japanese 		Symbols
Spr E Noland.png
Factory Head Noland
ファクトリーヘッド ダツラ
Factory Head Datsura 		Battle Factory
バトルファクトリー
Battle Factory 		Knowledgesymbolsilver.png
Silver Knowledge Symbol 		Knowledgesymbol.png
Gold Knowledge Symbol
Spr E Greta.png
Arena Tycoon Greta
アリーナキャプテン コゴミ
Arena Captain Kogomi 		Battle Arena
バトルアリーナ
Battle Arena 		Gutssymbolsilver.png
Silver Guts Symbol 		Gutssymbol.png
Gold Guts Symbol
Spr E Tucker.png
Dome Ace Tucker
ドームスーパースター ヒース
Dome Superstar Heath 		Battle Dome
バトルドーム
Battle Dome 		Tacticssymbolsilver.png
Silver Tactics Symbol 		Tacticssymbol.png
Gold Tactics Symbol
Spr E Lucy.png
Pike Queen Lucy
チューブクイーン アザミ
Tube Queen Azami 		Battle Pike
バトルチューブ
Battle Tube 		Lucksymbolsilver.png
Silver Luck Symbol 		Lucksymbol.png
Gold Luck Symbol
Spr E Spenser.png
Palace Maven Spenser
パレスガーディアン ウコン
Palace Guardian Ukon 		Battle Palace
バトルパレス
Battle Palace 		Spiritssymbolsilver.png
Silver Spirits Symbol 		Spiritssymbol.png
Gold Spirits Symbol
Spr E Brandon.png
Pyramid King Brandon
ピラミッドキング ジンダイ
Pyramid King Jindai 		Battle Pyramid
バトルピラミッド
Battle Pyramid 		Bravesymbolsilver.png
Silver Brave Symbol 		Bravesymbol.png
Gold Brave Symbol
Spr E Anabel.png
Salon Maiden Anabel
タワータイクーン リラ
Tower Tycoon Lila 		Battle Tower
バトルタワー
Battle Tower 		Abilitysymbolsilver.png
Silver Ability Symbol 		Abilitysymbol.png
Gold Ability Symbol


Sinnoh/Johto Frontier Brains

Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontier
Generation IV Regions: Sinnoh and Johto
Frontier Brain
Japanese 		Facility
Japanese 		Prints
VSPalmer.png
Tower Tycoon Palmer
タワータイクーン クロツグ
Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu 		Battle Tower
バトルタワー
Battle Tower 		TowerSilverprintL.png
TowerSilverprintD.png
TowerSilverprintLy.png
TowerSilverprintE.png
Silver Tower Prints 		TowerGoldprintL.png
TowerGoldprintD.png
TowerGoldprintLy.png
TowerGoldprintE.png
Gold Tower Prints
VSThorton.png
Factory Head Thorton
ファクトリーヘッド ネジキ
Factory Head Neziki 		Battle Factory
バトルファクトリー
Battle Factory 		FactorySilverprintL.png
FactorySilverprintD.png
FactorySilverprintLy.png
FactorySilverprintE.png
Silver Factory Prints 		FactoryGoldprintL.png
FactoryGoldprintD.png
FactoryGoldprintLy.png
FactoryGoldprintE.png
Gold Factory Prints
VSDahlia.png
Arcade Star Dahlia
ルーレットゴーデス ダリア
Roulette Goddess Dahlia 		Battle Arcade
バトルルーレット
Battle Roulette 		ArcadeSilverprintL.png
ArcadeSilverprintD.png
ArcadeSilverprintLy.png
ArcadeSilverprintE.png
Silver Arcade Prints 		ArcadeGoldprintL.png
ArcadeGoldprintD.png
ArcadeGoldprintLy.png
ArcadeGoldprintE.png
Gold Arcade Prints
VSDarach.png
Castle Valet Darach
キャッスルバトラー コクラン
Castle Butler Kokuran 		Battle Castle
バトルキャッスル
Battle Castle 		CastleSilverprintL.png
CastleSilverprintD.png
CastleSilverprintLy.png
CastleSilverprintE.png
Silver Castle Prints 		CastleGoldprintL.png
CastleGoldprintD.png
CastleGoldprintLy.png
CastleGoldprintE.png
Gold Castle Prints
VSArgenta.png
Hall Matron Argenta
ステージマドンナ ケイト
Stage Madonna Kate 		Battle Hall
バトルステージ
Battle Stage 		HallSilverprintL.png
HallSilverprintD.png
HallSilverprintLy.png
HallSilverprintE.png
Silver Hall Prints 		HallGoldprintL.png
HallGoldprintD.png
HallGoldprintLy.png
HallGoldprintE.png
Gold Hall Prints


In the anime

The Generation III Frontier Brains in the anime

The Frontier Brains were first mentioned by Scott in The Scheme Team when he told Ash about the Battle Frontier. The first Frontier Brain, Noland, debuted in Numero Uno Articuno. Over the course of the ninth season, the other six Generation III Frontier Brains also made their appearances at their respective battle facilities, which are located in Kanto in this canon. Brandon reappeared in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl episodes A Pyramiding Rage! and Pillars of Friendship! to investigate Snowpoint Temple. Scott also inferred that they were at least at the level of the Elite Four member Agatha, as both he and Agatha recommended that Ash challenge them shortly after his fight with her. Those who successfully defeat the Battle Frontier become Frontier Brain candidates. Ash defeated each of the seven Frontier Brains, but turned down the offer for Frontier Brain status.

Palmer is the only Generation IV Frontier Brain to have appeared in the anime, debuting in Historical Mystery Tour!. In the next episode, Ash battled Palmer at the Twinleaf Festival, but was defeated. Palmer also made cameo appearances in Arceus and the Jewel of Life and Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Caitlin, the employer of Darach who oversees all of the battles conducted at the Battle Castle in the Generation IV games, appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup! as a member of the Unova Elite Four, facing off against Cynthia in an exhibition match at the start of the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup.

In the manga

The Hoenn Frontier Brains in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Emerald arc

The Hoenn Frontier Brains were were challenged by Emerald in a seven-day challenge to defeat each of them at their own facilities during the Battle Frontier's week-long opening ceremony. They also helped to fight against the armored villain named Guile Hideout, who was after the Mythical Wish Pokémon, Jirachi.

Platinum arc

The Sinnoh Frontier Brains, except for Palmer, were challenged and defeated by Platinum at their respective facilities. Palmer, in turn, assisted the Sinnoh Pokédex holders and the Stat Trainers in the final battle against Team Galactic in the Distortion World.

At the end of the arc, Palmer reminded Platinum that his facility would be the last one to be challenged, and welcomed her upcoming challenge.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

The Hoenn Frontier Brains reappeared in this arc, helping to stop the Admins of Neo Team Aqua and Neo Team Magma. They also later assisted in destroying Grand Meteor Delta.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Enta battled each of the seven Frontier Brains in the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga, although his battles with Noland, Greta, and Brandon occurred off-panel. He managed to defeat six of them, but eventually tied with Anabel.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Palmer is the only Frontier Brain to appear in the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga, debuting in Look for Giratina!, where he was encountered by Hareta, Mitsumi, and Jun at the Fight Area. Hareta also had a brief battle with him when he assumed he was allied with Team Galactic, which ended in a draw.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 開拓之腦 / 开拓之脑 Kāituò-zhī Nǎo
Finland Flag.png Finnish Rintamapäällikkö*
France Flag.png French Meneur de Zone
Germany Flag.png German Kampfkoryphäen
Italy Flag.png Italian Asso Lotta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 프런티어 브레인 Frontier Brain
Poland Flag.png Polish Mistrz Walk
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Cérebro da Fronteira
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Cerebro de la Frontera
Spain Flag.png Spain As del Frente
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Đầu não Biên giới

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