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{{redirect|Trainer|other uses|Trainer (disambiguation)}} | {{redirect|Trainer|other uses|Trainer (disambiguation)}} | ||
[[File:Bandai Jumbo5 Peeled.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Generation I]] artwork of Pokémon Trainers flying on their Pokémon]] | [[File:Bandai Jumbo5 Peeled.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Generation I]] artwork of Pokémon Trainers flying on their Pokémon]] | ||
A '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a [[Human|person]] who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for, and {{pkmn|battle}}s with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are Trainers. | A '''Pokémon Trainer'''<ref group="lower-alpha">In some early official media, "Trainer" was formatted in {{wp|Letter case#Sentence case|sentence case}} as "trainer". For example, ''"You've been finally granted your Pokémon '''trainer'''<nowiki/>'s license. Now it's time to to become the world's greatest Pokémon '''trainer'''!"'' (written on the back of the boxes of {{game|Red and Blue|s}})</ref> (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a [[Human|person]] who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for, and {{pkmn|battle}}s with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are Trainers. | ||
Pokémon Trainer is a broad term for any person who owns Pokémon, including {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeders}}. However, the term is more often used to refer to people on a {{pkmn|journey}} to collect [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s and enter the [[Pokémon League]]. | Pokémon Trainer is a broad term for any person who owns Pokémon, including {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeders}}. However, the term is more often used to refer to people on a {{pkmn|journey}} to collect [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s and enter the [[Pokémon League]]. | ||
==In the core series games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
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===Trainer class=== | ===Trainer class=== | ||
'''Trainer classes''' are the types of [[non-player character|non-playable]] Pokémon Trainers that players can battle in all [[core series]] Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a {{tc|Psychic}} is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon. | '''Trainer classes''', officially known as a '''Trainer type'''{{sup/4|PtHGSS}} (Japanese: '''トレーナータイプ''' ''Trainer type''), '''Trainer Title'''{{sup/ss|PBR}} (Japanese: '''かたがき''' ''title''), or '''title'''{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BWB2W2}} (Japanese: '''{{ruby|肩書|かたが}}き''' ''title''), are the types of [[non-player character|non-playable]] Pokémon Trainers that players can battle in all [[core series]] Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a {{tc|Psychic}} is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon. | ||
All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the {{tc|Ace Trainer}} overworld sprite, which is shared with {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}s in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain [[Double Battle]]s; for example a {{tc|Crush Girl}} and a {{tc|Black Belt}} can team up to form a {{tc|Crush Kin}}; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a [[Multi Battle]]. | All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the {{tc|Ace Trainer}} overworld sprite, which is shared with {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}s in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain [[Double Battle]]s; for example a {{tc|Crush Girl}} and a {{tc|Black Belt}} can team up to form a {{tc|Crush Kin}}; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a [[Multi Battle]]. | ||
From [[Generation III]] to [[Generation V]], the {{player}} assumes the form of a generic Trainer class of their choice when data of this player is exchanged wirelessly or through [[record mixing]] to another core series game of the same generation. In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], the player can choose a Trainer Title for their [[Custom Pass]]. | |||
====List of Trainer classes==== | ====List of Trainer classes==== | ||
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! | ! {{color2|FFF|Generation I}} | ||
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| {{tc|Beauty}} | | {{tc|Beauty}} | ||
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| {{tc|Youngster}} | | {{tc|Youngster}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blue color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blue color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF|Unused | ! {{color|FFF|Unused}} | ||
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| [[Unused Trainer data#Chief|Chief]] | | [[Unused Trainer data#Chief|Chief]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{green color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{green color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Stadium | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Stadium<sup>JPN</sup>}} | ||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūbu A Representative]] | | [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūbu A Representative]] | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{gold color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{silver color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{gold color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{silver color}}" | ||
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! | ! {{color2|000|Generation II}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto" | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{gold color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{gold color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{silver color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{silver color}}" | ||
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| {{tc|Boarder}} | | {{tc|Boarder}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ruby color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{sapphire color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ruby color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{sapphire color}}" | ||
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! | ! {{color2|FFF|Generation III}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto" | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{ruby color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{ruby color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{sapphire color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{sapphire color}}" | ||
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| {{tc|Aqua Admin}} | | {{tc|Aqua Admin}} | ||
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| {{tc|Painter}} | | {{tc|Painter}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{emerald color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{emerald color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2| | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} | ||
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| [[Greta|Arena Tycoon]] | | [[Greta|Arena Tycoon]] | ||
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| {{tc|Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden}} | | {{tc|Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{xd color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{xd color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD}} | ||
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| {{tc|Casual Dude}} | | {{tc|Casual Dude}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{diamond color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{pearl color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{diamond color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{pearl color}}" | ||
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! | ! {{color2|000|Generation IV}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto" | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{diamond color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{diamond color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{pearl color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{pearl color}}" | ||
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| {{tc|Artist}} | | {{tc|Artist}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{black color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{white color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{black color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{white color}}" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! | ! {{color2|FFF|Generation V}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto" | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}}" | ||
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| {{tc|Backers}} | | {{tc|Backers}} | ||
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| {{tc|World Runner-up}} | | {{tc|World Runner-up}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{black 2 color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{black 2 color}}" | ||
! {{color2|FFF|Pokéstar Studios characters}} | ! {{color2|FFF|Pokéstar Studios characters|Pokéstar Studios}} | ||
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| {{tc|A-list Actor}} | | {{tc|A-list Actor}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{x color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{y color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{x color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{y color}}" | ||
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! | ! {{color2|FFF|Generation VI}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto" | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{x color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{x color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}" | ||
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| {{tc|Ace Duo}} | | {{tc|Ace Duo}} | ||
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| {{tc|Viscountess}} | | {{tc|Viscountess}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF|Unused | ! {{color|FFF|Unused}} | ||
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| [[Unused Trainer data#Generation VI|Ace Surfer]] | | [[Unused Trainer data#Generation VI|Ace Surfer]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{omega ruby color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{omega ruby color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2| | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} | ||
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| {{tc|Delinquent}} | | {{tc|Delinquent}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{Sun color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{moon color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{Sun color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{moon color}}" | ||
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! | ! {{color2|000|Generation VII}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto" | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{sun color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{sun color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{moon color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{moon color}}" | ||
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| [[Faba|Aether Branch Chief]] | | [[Faba|Aether Branch Chief]] | ||
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| {{tc|Youth Athlete}} | | {{tc|Youth Athlete}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{ultra sun color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{ultra sun color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2| | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} | ||
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| {{tc|Capoeira Couple}} | | {{tc|Capoeira Couple}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{Sword color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{shield color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{Sword color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{shield color}}" | ||
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! | ! {{color2|FFF|Generation VIII}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto" | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{sword color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{sword color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{shield color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{shield color}}" | ||
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| {{tc|Cabbie}} | | {{tc|Cabbie}} | ||
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| {{tc|Master Dojo Student}} | | {{tc|Master Dojo Student}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{Legends Arceus color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{Legends Arceus color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2| | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}} | ||
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| {{tc|Bandit}} | | {{tc|Bandit}} | ||
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| [[Warden]] | | [[Warden]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{ | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{Unite color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2| | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}} | ||
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| {{tc|Aeos Trainer}} | | {{tc|Aeos Trainer}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{scarlet color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{violet color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{scarlet color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{violet color}}" | ||
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! | ! {{color2|FFF|Generation IX}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto" | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{scarlet color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{scarlet color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{violet color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{violet color}}" | ||
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| {{tc|Courier}} | | {{tc|Courier}} | ||
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| {{tc|Ruffian}} | | {{tc|Ruffian}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blueberry color}}" | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blueberry color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2| | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|The Indigo Disk}} | ||
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| [[Kieran|BB League Champion]] | | [[Kieran|BB League Champion]] | ||
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* [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]: [[Mina]], Blue{{tt|*|First battle}}, [[Archer]]{{tt|*|After Team Rocket is disbanded}}, {{ga|Green}}, and Red | * [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]: [[Mina]], Blue{{tt|*|First battle}}, [[Archer]]{{tt|*|After Team Rocket is disbanded}}, {{ga|Green}}, and Red | ||
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[Piers]]{{tt|*|During Champion tournaments}}, [[Leon]]{{tt|*|After losing his Championship title}}, [[Sordward]], [[Shielbert]], [[Peony]], and [[Opal]]{{tt|*|Galarian Star Tournament}} | * {{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[Piers]]{{tt|*|During Champion tournaments}}, [[Leon]]{{tt|*|After losing his Championship title}}, [[Sordward]], [[Shielbert]], [[Peony]], and [[Opal]]{{tt|*|Galarian Star Tournament}} | ||
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: | * {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[Penny]]{{tt|*|Post-game}}, [[Navi Squad's Base|Youssef]], [[Ruchbah Squad's Base|Harrington]], [[Carmine]], [[Lacey]]{{tt|*|First battle}}, [[Mochi Mayhem|Shige, and Aya]] | ||
==In the spin-off games== | ==In the spin-off games== | ||
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[[File:Pokemon Trainer SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] | [[File:Pokemon Trainer SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] | ||
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}} | {{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}} | ||
There is a {{player|playable character}} called "{{sbw|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon Trainer}}" in the game [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. His appearance is based on {{ga|Red}}'s [[Generation III]] design, and he uses | There is a {{player|playable character}} called "{{sbw|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon Trainer}}" in the game [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. His appearance is based on {{ga|Red}}'s [[Generation III]] design, and he uses members of the [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary lines]] of the [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] to battle against the others, namely {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Charizard}}. While he was absent in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], he returned in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], along an alternate female version based on {{ga|Leaf}}. | ||
====Trophy information==== | ====Trophy information==== | ||
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===Pokémon Shuffle=== | ===Pokémon Shuffle=== | ||
In {{g|Shuffle}}, [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon (which appear as bosses in [[stage (Shuffle)#Main stage|main stage]]s and [[ | In {{g|Shuffle}}, [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon (which appear as bosses in [[stage (Shuffle)#Main stage|main stage]]s and [[competitive stage]]s) are each accompanied by a Pokémon Trainer. These Pokémon Trainers are depicted in silhouette. The first one, located in Stage 10 of [[Puerto Blanco]], owns a Audino capable of [[Mega Evolution]]. They ask the player to battle them. Afterward, they give the player a [[Audinite]] that they can use to [[Mega Evolve]] their own Audino, and provide some instructions on how to use it. | ||
All other Trainers only have one line before sending out their Pokémon, and do not say anything after the battle. This also applies to any additional playthroughs of Stage 10. If the stage was one of the main stages, the Mega Stone corresponding to their Pokémon is still rewarded after the battle. However, there is no accompanying dialogue | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
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* For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 ''"Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."'' | * For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 ''"Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."'' | ||
* It is stated in the {{pkmn|anime}} that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes {{tc|Twins}}, {{tc|Tuber}}, and {{tc|Preschooler}}. Some Preschoolers in the [[Battle Subway]] emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', {{an|Cilan}} mentions that young kids are allowed to have battles for fun. | * It is stated in the {{pkmn|anime}} that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes {{tc|Twins}}, {{tc|Tuber}}, and {{tc|Preschooler}}. Some Preschoolers in the [[Battle Subway]] emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', {{an|Cilan}} mentions that young kids are allowed to have battles for fun. | ||
** In addition, [[Poppy]] of the Paldea Elite Four is stated to be 9 years old. | |||
* In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games. | * In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games. | ||
* In ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'', it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled Trainers that afterwards they come across as incompetent. It is also implied that this is the reason why many professional workplaces are primarily staffed by women. | * In ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'', it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled Trainers that afterwards they come across as incompetent. It is also implied that this is the reason why many professional workplaces are primarily staffed by women. | ||
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|it=Allenatore di Pokémon ({{male}})<br>Allenatrice di Pokémon ({{female}}) | |it=Allenatore di Pokémon ({{male}})<br>Allenatrice di Pokémon ({{female}}) | ||
|ko=포켓몬 트레이너 '' | |ko=포켓몬 트레이너 ''Pokémon Trainer'' | ||
|ms=Pelatih Pokémon | |ms=Pelatih Pokémon | ||
|no=Pokémon-trener | |no=Pokémon-trener | ||
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|tr=Pokémon Eğitmeni | |tr=Pokémon Eğitmeni | ||
|th=โปเกมอนเทรนเนอร์ ''Pokémon Trainer'' | |th=โปเกมอนเทรนเนอร์ ''Pokémon Trainer'' | ||
|vi=Người huấn luyện Pokémon | |vi=Người huấn luyện Pokémon<br>Nhà huấn luyện Pokémon | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | <div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:top"> | ||
''Trainer type''{{sup/4|PtHGSS}} | |||
{{langtable|color=CCCCFF|bordercolor=CCBBFF | |||
|fr=Type de Dresseur | |||
|de=Trainer-Typ | |||
|it=Categoria Allenatore | |||
|ko=트레이너 타입 ''Trainer type'' | |||
|es=Tipo de Entrenador | |||
}}</div> | |||
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:top"> | |||
''Trainer Title''{{sup/ss|PBR}} | |||
{{langtable|color=CCCCFF|bordercolor=CCBBFF | |||
|fr=Titre de Dresseur | |||
|de=Trainertitel | |||
|it=Titolo Allenatore<br>Titolo dell'Allenatore | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:19, 16 September 2024

A Pokémon Trainer[a] (Japanese: ポケモントレーナー Pokémon Trainer) is a person who catches, trains, cares for, and battles with Pokémon. The majority of people within the known Pokémon world are Trainers.
Pokémon Trainer is a broad term for any person who owns Pokémon, including Coordinators and Breeders. However, the term is more often used to refer to people on a journey to collect Gym Badges and enter the Pokémon League.
In the core series games

Many Trainers leave home, sometimes accompanied with a first partner Pokémon obtained from a Pokémon Professor, to travel around one or more regions, doing such things as gathering information for a Pokédex, perfecting their technique, collecting Gym Badges, and working to become a Pokémon Master. No matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow—when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a battle.
Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of classes: Youngsters tend to stay close to home, and Bug Catchers swarm about the Bug-filled forests; Hikers traverse mountains and caves, Fishermen are rarely far from water, and Ace Trainers aspire to compete in the Pokémon League. A Trainer's class may reflect their favorite type, the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even within each class, Trainers may vary greatly.

Many towns have a Gym run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a Gym Leader. Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, they award the challenger a Badge. However, in the Pokémon anime, the Gym Leader may award the Trainer a Badge for other reasons, since the Badge is a symbol of the Trainer's skill. For example, Ash won several of his early Badges by refusing to take an unfair advantage or going out of his way to save a Gym, which proved himself as an exceptional Trainer outside of battle. In Alola, each of the four islands has a kahuna who may be challenged by traveling Trainers taking the island challenge after the completion of their island's trials.
Above the level of Gym Leaders and island kahunas are the Elite Four members and the Pokémon League Champion. There are also Trainers who serve as leaders for battle facilities not recognized by the Pokémon League, such as the Frontier Brains of the Battle Frontier and the Battle Chatelaines of the Battle Maison. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and should a Trainer defeat other Trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for them to be offered a place in these high ranks.
However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of villainous teams and poachers. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.
While the viability of Pokémon training as a lifestyle is never outright stated in most games, it is implied in Pokémon Sun and Moon that it does not guarantee a sufficient income. Several Eevee users are seen having to take up part-time jobs in order to obtain the finances needed to support themselves, with the latter being unable to go into retirement using just the funds from Pokémon training.
During the time period in which Pokémon Legends: Arceus is set, the term "Pokémon Trainer" was not in use, though a few people at the time still kept, trained, cared for, and battled with Pokémon as partners. The phrase "Pokémon wielder" or "wielder of Pokémon" is used by Volo to describe himself and the player (though no other contemporaneous character uses the term) and in Raifort's explanation about the treasures of ruin; the same Japanese phrase has also been translated as "Pokémon user" or "user of Pokémon" in past games going back to Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Trainer class
Trainer classes, officially known as a Trainer typePtHGSS (Japanese: トレーナータイプ Trainer type), Trainer TitlePBR (Japanese: かたがき title), or titleHGSSBWB2W2 (Japanese: 肩書き title), are the types of non-playable Pokémon Trainers that players can battle in all core series Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a Psychic is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains Psychic-type Pokémon.
All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the Ace Trainer overworld sprite, which is shared with Dragon Tamers and Pokémon Rangers in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain Double Battles; for example a Crush Girl and a Black Belt can team up to form a Crush Kin; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a Multi Battle.
From Generation III to Generation V, the player assumes the form of a generic Trainer class of their choice when data of this player is exchanged wirelessly or through record mixing to another core series game of the same generation. In Pokémon Battle Revolution, the player can choose a Trainer Title for their Custom Pass.
List of Trainer classes
- Main article: Category:Trainer classes
As a Trainer class

In the games, Pokémon Trainer (rendered as "PKMN Trainer" until Generation VI, in which the full title "Pokémon Trainer" is written out) is used as the Trainer class for certain storyline characters. These opponents tend to be the most powerful non-arena Trainers the player will face. This class is used for all rivals (except Blue and Silver, who are instead outright referred to as rivals), every opponent in link battles and the Pokémon World Tournament, special Trainers in the Battle Tree, and Bosses of the Battle Agency, as well as the following characters:
- Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal: Red, Cal, and Carrie
- Pokémon Emerald: Steven
- Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum: the Stat Trainers (Cheryl, Mira, Riley, Buck, and Marley)
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Red
- Pokémon Black and White: Cynthia, Hilbert*, Hilda*.
- Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: Cynthia, Colress*, Rood, N, Alder, Cilan, Chili, Cress, Nate*, and Rosa*.
- Pokémon X and Y: AZ, Essentia, and Malva*
- Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: Zinnia*
- Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon: Dexio, SinaMUM, MolayneSM, AnabelSM, Red*, Blue*, Ryuki, Plumeria*, Guzma*, and LillieUSUM
- Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!: Mina, Blue*, Archer*, Green, and Red
- Pokémon Sword and Shield: Piers*, Leon*, Sordward, Shielbert, Peony, and Opal*
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Penny*, Youssef, Harrington, Carmine, Lacey*, Shige, and Aya
In the spin-off games
Play It! series
In the introduction of Pokémon Play It! and Pokémon Play It! Version 2, Julie says that she and the player character are Pokémon Trainers. However, they play the Trading Card Game rather than train Pokémon. In the lesson "What's a Trainer card?", Julie mentions that Bill is a Trainer as well.
Super Smash Bros. series

- Main article: Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)
There is a playable character called "Pokémon Trainer" in the game Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His appearance is based on Red's Generation III design, and he uses members of the evolutionary lines of the Kanto first partner Pokémon to battle against the others, namely Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard. While he was absent in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, he returned in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, along an alternate female version based on Leaf.
Trophy information


Two trophies appear in the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, one of the Brawl character and one of the player characters from Pokémon X and Y.
Pokémon Trainer
NA: Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!
PAL: Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.
Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) (NA)/Trainers (PAL)
NA: We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... No, wait—no spoilers!
PAL: If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.
Pokémon Shuffle
In Pokémon Shuffle, Mega Evolved Pokémon (which appear as bosses in main stages and competitive stages) are each accompanied by a Pokémon Trainer. These Pokémon Trainers are depicted in silhouette. The first one, located in Stage 10 of Puerto Blanco, owns a Audino capable of Mega Evolution. They ask the player to battle them. Afterward, they give the player a Audinite that they can use to Mega Evolve their own Audino, and provide some instructions on how to use it.
All other Trainers only have one line before sending out their Pokémon, and do not say anything after the battle. This also applies to any additional playthroughs of Stage 10. If the stage was one of the main stages, the Mega Stone corresponding to their Pokémon is still rewarded after the battle. However, there is no accompanying dialogue
Trivia
- For Gettin' Twiggy With It!, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this senryū about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 "Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."
- It is stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes Twins, Tuber, and Preschooler. Some Preschoolers in the Battle Subway emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode Battling the Bully!, Cilan mentions that young kids are allowed to have battles for fun.
- In addition, Poppy of the Paldea Elite Four is stated to be 9 years old.
- In Generation I and Generation II, the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games.
- In Pocket Monsters: The Animation, it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled Trainers that afterwards they come across as incompetent. It is also implied that this is the reason why many professional workplaces are primarily staffed by women.
- Pokémon X and Y introduced the most new Trainer classes of any core series game, with 47.
- Pokémon Crystal and HeartGold and SoulSilver introduced the fewest new Trainer classes of any core series games, with one each.
- The only Trainer classes to appear in every main line game are the Black Belt, Hiker, and Youngster.
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Notes
- ↑ In some early official media, "Trainer" was formatted in sentence case as "trainer". For example, "You've been finally granted your Pokémon trainer's license. Now it's time to to become the world's greatest Pokémon trainer!" (written on the back of the boxes of Pokémon Red and Blue)
References
Related articles
- Pokémon Coordinator
- Animated series Trainer classes
- Trainers with unique classes
- Unused Trainer data
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Participation Trainer • Battle • Gym Leaders Gyms • Badges • Referee Championship matches Elite Four • Orange League Champion League Pokémon League Conferences Indigo • Silver • Ever Grande • Lily of the Valley Vertress • Lumiose • Manalo |
Regional Pokémon Leagues Indigo • Orange* • Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh Unova (BB) • Kalos • Alola • Galar • Paldea Areas of jurisdiction Pokémon League Reception Gate • Hall of Fame Palace of Victory • Cerulean Cave • Area Zero Others Admissions Exam • Pokémon Association PIA • World Coronation Series (Masters Eight Tournament) |
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