Champion (Trainer class)

A Champion (Japanese: チャンピオン Champion) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. It is the name given for the trainer who last defeated the Elite Four and the previous Champion.

Although the player character is always introduced to the Champion before challenging the Elite Four, there is often nothing to suggest their status, so it is often a "surprise" to find out that that person is the Champion.

List of champions

Kanto/Johto

1. Blue (Red/Blue/Yellow/FireRed/LeafGreen)
2. Lance (Gold/Silver/Crystal)

Kanto/Johto Champion Sprites

File:RBChamp.PNG Blue from Pokémon Red and Blue

File:FL Blue.png Blue from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

File:Lancegsc.gif Lance from Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Hoenn

1. Steven (Ruby/Sapphire)
2. Wallace (Emerald)

Hoenn Champion Sprites

File:RS Steven.png Steven from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

File:E-Wallace.png Wallace from Pokémon Emerald

Sinnoh

1. Cynthia (Diamond/Pearl/Platinum)

Sinnoh Champion Sprites

File:DP Shirona.png Cynthia from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Trivia

Unlike the Elite Four, all five Champions (including Wallace) have appeared in the anime at some point.

In other languages

• French: Maitre
• German: Champ
• Italian: Campione
• Korean: 챔피언 (Champion)
• Spanish: Campeón