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A '''Pokémon Champion''' or '''Pokémon League Champion''' (Japanese: '''リーグ優勝者''' ''League champion''; '''チャンピオン''' ''Champion'') is the highest known level of rank for a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. It usually refers to a Trainer who has completed a [[Pokémon League]] by collecting all the necessary [[badge]]s, and either winning a regional Pokémon tournament or defeating the [[Elite Four]] and the previous Pokémon Champion (if there is one). There is usually only one Pokémon Champion per region at a time. It is assumed that the Champion must defend their title against challengers, although this is never explicitly stated.
{{redirect|Champion|the song|Champion (song)}}
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|image=Sword Shield Leon and Charizard artwork.png|size=200px
|caption=Artwork of [[Galar]] Champion [[Leon]] from {{g|Sword and Shield}}
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A '''Pokémon League Champion''' (Japanese: '''リーグ{{tt|優勝者|ゆうしょうしゃ}}''' ''League Champion''), normally referred to as simply '''Champion''' or '''Pokémon Champion''' (Japanese: '''チャンピオン''' ''Champion''), is the highest known level of rank for a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. The title is also colloquially referred to as '''League Champ''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン リーグの ちょうてん''' ''Pokémon League's Greatest'').
 
It usually refers to a Trainer who has completed a [[Pokémon League]] by collecting all the necessary [[Badge]]s, and either winning a regional Pokémon tournament or defeating the [[Elite Four]] and the previous Champion (if there is one). [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] share a Champion, while other regions have their own. If a Champion is defeated, they must relinquish their title to the victor; however, the victor can refuse the title, as [[N]] did in {{game|Black and White|s}}. [[Paldea]] is the only exception to this, as Champion is a permanent honorary title in the region.
 
Starting in [[Generation VII]], the {{player}}, as Champion, can defend the title against challengers.
 
==In the core series games==
[[File:Pokémon League Champion chamber SM.png|thumb|left|250px|The Champion's chamber in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], where [[Professor Kukui]] challenges the {{player}} to test their worth as [[Alola]]'s first Champion]]
Champion is a {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}. It is the title held by the last Trainer who defeated the [[Elite Four]] and the previous Pokémon Champion. Each Champion is always stronger than the Elite Four members and most other Trainers, and has a party of six Pokémon to test their opponents' strength. Like Elite Four members, they employ the use of strong healing items.
 
In most regions, to challenge the Champion, Trainers must defeat all four Elite Four members without leaving the Pokémon League area, and cannot access the Pokémon League [[Pokémon Center]] and [[Poké Mart]] until after defeating the Champion or losing at any point during the challenge. If a challenger is defeated by the Champion, just like the Elite Four, they must start over. In [[Galar]], there is no Elite Four; instead, the Trainer who wins the [[Galar League|Champion Cup]] at the end of each Gym Challenge earns the right to challenge the Champion. At [[Blueberry Academy]], Trainers must defeat all four Elite Four members in order to challenge the Champion, but they can leave the area freely at any point during their challenge. In both of these cases, if the player is defeated by the Champion, they only have to redo the Champion battle.


In the games, [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] share a League Champion, while the other regions with a Pokémon League have their own.
Since in the vast majority of [[core series]] games the player goes on to defeat the standing Champion, most [[player character]]s are considered Champions and subsequently entered into the [[Hall of Fame]], along with their [[party]]. However, for players in games prior to [[Generation VII]], becoming the Champion is mostly a symbolic honor, as they are unable to battle challengers or take up any other league duties; the former Champion will still remain at the [[Pokémon League]], retaining the Trainer class Champion (in Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}, {{ga|Blue}} clearly states his reign is over; in the [[Delta Episode]], [[Zinnia]] teases {{Steven}} that he is the former Champion). In games prior to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], the player may battle the Elite Four and the former Champion an indefinite number of times, and on each success will be re-entered into the Hall of Fame with whatever team was used in that challenge. In [[Alola]], the player may still battle the Elite Four an indefinite number of times, but this is followed by a battle against a challenger rather than the former Champion. In [[Galar]], the player can host [[Wyndon Stadium/Champion tournaments|Champion tournaments]], facing three Trainers per tournament; these can be repeated indefinitely.


Players who become the Pokémon Champion will notice that it is mostly a symbolic honor, as they are unable to battle challengers or take up any other league duties. In addition, the former Champion will still remain at the [[Pokémon League]] and can be battled again even after being deposed.
In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Cynthia tells the player that once every few years, the Champions from all the regions come together and battle to find the strongest among them. In the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, which takes place two years later, all the Champions the player battles in previous games participate in the [[Champions Tournament]]. This tournament does not include player characters, with the exception of {{ga|Red}}.


==In the games==
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the {{al|Pokémon League}} of Alola, having just been established, has no Champion. Instead, Professor Kukui (the league's founder){{sup/7|SM}} or Hau (the player's rival){{sup/7|USUM}}, stands in as the final obstacle the player must overcome before becoming the league's first Champion. In another first for the series, the player can [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|defend their title]] against challenges from non-player characters. The player keeps the nominal title of Champion even if defeated. Similarly, in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], {{ga|Trace}} is the Champion of the Indigo League at first, but loses his title to the player. After defeating Lance in a [[rematch]], Trace will challenge the player as a normal Pokémon Trainer in an attempt to retake the title. In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the player character can host post-game [[Wyndon Stadium/Champion tournaments|Champion tournaments]], with one of the possible challengers being [[Leon]].
A '''Champion''' (Japanese: '''チャンピオン''' ''Champion'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}. It is the name given for the Trainer who last defeated the [[Elite Four]] and the previous Pokémon Champion.


After becoming Champion, the player returns home, rather than staying at the Pokémon League to fight challengers, and the previous Champion keeps the position; however, this may not be official Pokémon League rules, as Champion {{ga|Blue}} keeps his position.
In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, [[Professor Oak]] reveals that originally, Trainers who defeated the Elite Four were recorded as Champions, but now Champions were going to be established as a part of the Pokémon League challenge, meaning that now a Trainer can only become a Champion by defeating the Elite Four ''and'' the current Champion. In the same games, [[Brock]] also reveals that [[Gym Leader]]s have the right to directly challenge a Champion.


===Sprites===
In [[Paldea]], the title of Champion is not a title given to one Trainer, but rather a rank bequeathed to all Trainers who pass the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters after obtaining their eight regional [[Badge|Gym Badges]]. [[Geeta]], the chairwoman of Paldea's Pokémon League, is considered the Top Champion, the strongest of the region's Champion-ranked Trainers. She stands as the final obstacle for Trainers wishing to complete the Champion Assessment. Because of the way the Champion Rank works, Paldean Champions maintain their title even when defeated.
====Indigo====
 
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}};"
At [[Unova]]'s Blueberry Academy, the position of {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}} Champion is held by the strongest student in the school. Due to the structure of the BB League, once the current Champion has been defeated, they are demoted to being the top member of the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}, while the lowest-ranked member of the Elite Four loses their position. When the player claims this Champion title, though, the defeated Champion, [[Kieran]], withdraws from the League entirely, retaining the current structure of the Elite Four.
|- align=center
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:RBBlue.png]]
Known non-player Champions in the games:
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[Image:YellowChampionBlue.png]]
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[Image:LanceGSCsprite.png]]
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FL Blue.png]]
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[Image:LanceHGSS.gif]]
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}}/{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Johto League}}
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn League}}
| {{color2|000000|Blue (game)|Blue}}'s Champion sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh League}}
| {{color2|000000|Blue (game)|Blue}}'s Champion sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; color:#{{unova color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova League}}
| {{color2|000000|Lance}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold and Silver}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000000|Blue (game)|Blue}}'s Champion sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| {{Gameabbrev1|RGBY}}{{Gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{color2|000000|Lance}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| {{Gameabbrev7|PE}}
| colspan=2 | {{Gameabbrev2|GSC}}{{Gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{Gameabbrev3|RS}}{{Gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{Gameabbrev3|E}}
| colspan=1 | {{Gameabbrev4|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{Gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{Gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}
| {{color2|000|Trace (game)|Trace}}
| {{color2|000|Lance}}
| {{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}}{{tt|*|Former Champion of Kanto}}
| {{color2|000|Steven Stone|Steven}}
| {{color2|000|Wallace}}
| {{color2|000|Cynthia}}
| {{color2|000|Alder}}
| {{color2|000|Iris}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Blue.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Trace.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Lance.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Red.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Steven.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Emerald Wallace.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Cynthia.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Black White Alder.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Black 2 White 2 Iris.png|150x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|fff|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|fff|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{color2|fff|Water (type)|Water}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|fff|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Kalos League}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Galar League}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Paldea League}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{Indigo Disk color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Indigo Disk color dark}}|Blueberry Academy#BB League|BB League}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Gameabbrev6|XY}}
| colspan=3 | {{Gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| colspan=4 |  {{Gameabbrev9|SV}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Diantha}}
| {{color2|000|Leon}}
| {{color2|000|Mustard}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Peony}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Nemona}}
| {{color2|000|Geeta}}{{tt|*|Top Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Kieran}}
| {{color2|000|Drayton}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:XY Diantha.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Sword Shield Leon.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Sword Shield Mustard.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Sword Shield Peony.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Scarlet Violet Nemona.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Scarlet Violet Geeta.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Mdl Kieran TID SV.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Scarlet Violet Drayton.png|150x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}{{tt|*|Specialized in Fighting-types as a Gym Leader}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|fff|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|fff|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|}
|}


====Hoenn====
==In the spin-off games==
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; background: #{{hoenn color}};"
===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
|- align=center
In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, after defeating the [[Grand Master]]s of the [[Pokémon Dome]], the last challenge they must face is their [[rival]], {{TCG GB|Ronald}}, who beat the Grand Masters before them and obtained the four [[Legendary Cards]]. The player must defeat him to become Champion and gain control of the Legendary Cards for themselves. In the championship duel, Ronald uses the {{TCG|Legendary Ronald Deck}}, which focuses around {{TCG|Fire Energy}}, {{tcg|Colorless}} Pokémon, and the Legendary {{TCG ID|Promotional Card|Moltres|P02}} and {{TCG ID|Pokémon Card GB|Dragonite|promo}} cards.
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[Image:RS_Steven.png]]
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px"| [[Image:E-Wallace.png]]
In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], a direct sequel to the previous game, the player, as acting Champion, pursues [[Team Great Rocket]] after their Cards are stolen.
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
 
| {{color2|000000|Steven Stone|Steven}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
| {{color2|000000|Wallace}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|-
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{Tcg Trainer color light}}; color:#{{Tcg Trainer color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Tcg Trainer color dark}}|TCG Island}}
|- style="background:#fff"
! {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|TCG}}
! colspan=2 | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|TCG2}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Ronald (TCG GB)|Ronald}}
| {{color2|000|Mark (TCG GB)|Mark}}
| {{color2|000|Mint (TCG GB)|Mint}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ronald.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Mark.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Mint 2.png|150x150px]]
|}
|}


====Sinnoh====
===Pokkén Tournament===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{sinnoh color}};"
In [[Pokkén Tournament]], Glenn is the League Champion of the {{DL|Ferrum|Ferrum League}} and the top Trainer in the Chroma League. His fighter is a {{pokken|Machamp}}. Defeating him unlocks the Iron League.
|- align=center
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:DP Cynthia.png]]
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{steel color}}; border: 4px solid #{{steel color}}" colspan=8 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:CynthiaPlatinum.gif]]
|-
<!--Cynthia's BW sprite goes here if she is referred to as the Champion-->
! style="background:#{{steel color}}" colspan="4" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Ferrum League}}
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|-
| {{color2|000000|Cynthia}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Pokkén Tournament}}
| {{color2|000000|Cynthia}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
! style="background: #{{steel color}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Ferrum}}
<!--Cynthia's BW sprite description goes here if she is referred to as the Champion-->
|-
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|League}}
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Pokémon}}
|- style="background:#{{black color light}}"
| [[File:Pokkén Glenn.png|120px]]<br><small>{{color|{{black color dark}}|League Champion}}</small><br>{{color|{{black color dark}}|Glenn}}<br><small>{{color|{{black color dark}}|グレン Glen}}</small>
| [[File:Pokkén Chroma League.png|80px]]<br><small>{{color|{{black color dark}}|Rank A}}</small><br>{{color|{{black color dark}}|Chroma League}}<br><small>{{color|{{black color dark}}|クロマリーグ<br>Chroma League}}</small>
| [[File:Pokkén Machamp.png|120px]]<br>{{pcolor|Machamp|{{black color dark}}}}
|}
|}


====Unova====
===Pokémon Duel===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background: #{{unova color}};"
In [[Pokémon Duel]], [[Master Rosé]] is the Champion of the Pokémon Figure Game World Championships and the owner of [[Jewel Tower]], the biggest hotel on [[Carmonte Island]]. However, due to Pokémon Duel being discontinued before its story was completed, Rosé can never be dueled by the player, and nothing is known about his Pokémon figure deck.
|- align=center
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{alder color dark}}; background: #{{alder color light}}; width:80px"| [[Image:Spr_BW_Alder.png]]
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 4px solid #{{moon color}}; color:white" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|-
| {{color2|000000|Alder}}'s sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="4" | PFG World Tournament
|- style="background:#{{blue color light}}"
! Hotel Owner<br><small>Japanese</small>
! Hotel<br><small>Japanese</small>
! Emblem
|- style="background:#{{diamond color light}}"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}} | [[File:Duel VSMaster Rosé.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{diamond color dark}}|Master Rosé}}<br><small>{{color|{{diamond color dark}}|マスター・ロゼ Master Rosé}}</small>
| {{color2|{{diamond color dark}}|Jewel Tower}}<br><small>{{color|{{diamond color dark}}|ジュエルタワー<br>Jewel Tower}}</small>
| style="{{roundybr|5px}} | [[File:Jewel Tower Emblem.png|50px]]
|}
|}


==In the anime==
===Pokémon Masters EX===
{{sectionstub}}
====Champions====
The path to becoming Champion differs between the anime and the games. In the anime, instead of fighting the Elite Four, there is a [[Pokémon League Conference|tournament]] among accomplished Trainers; however, [[Lucian]] [[DP035|mentioned]] that the winner of the Sinnoh League has the opportunity to battle the Elite Four and their Champion. Even an Elite Four member can usurp the Champion by battling them.
In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], Champions from the [[core series]] appear as playable characters. The player, [[Scottie]] or [[Bettie]], becomes the Champion of [[Pasio]] at the end of the [[PML Arc]] by winning the [[Pokémon Masters League]]. {{mas|Red}} is the only character based on a core series [[player character]] to be a Champion, as it is unconfirmed if any of the other characters based on the player characters have won their respective region's {{pkmn|League}}. {{mas|Ash}} is the Champion of the [[Alola League]] in the [[Pokémon anime]] continuity, but isn't the official Champion of Alola in this game's continuity.


==In the manga==
In the [[Champion Stadium]], the player can battle a Champion after defeating their region's [[Elite Four]]. In the [[Alola Challenge]], {{mas|Kukui}} or {{mas|Hau}} will serve as the Champion of the region. In the [[Hoenn Challenge]], {{mas|Wallace}} will sometimes replace {{mas|Steven}} as the Champion. {{mas|N}}, having defeated {{mas|Alder}} once, can be battled at {{mas|Victory Road}}. {{mas|Leaf}}, who could become a Champion if she was picked as the player character, can also be battled at Victory Road.
{{sectionstub}}


==List of Champions==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 4px solid #BABACC; background:#F3F3FF"
===In the games===
|- style="font-size: 95%; font-weight: bold"
{|{{bluetable}}
| colspan=9 style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytop|15px}}" | {{color2|{{Masters color dark}}|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}}
|- style="background:#ccf"
! Name
! Hometown
! League
|-
|-
| {{ga|Blue}}  
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{Masters color light}}" | {{color2|{{Masters color dark}}|Pokémon Masters League}}
| [[Pallet Town]]
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}}/{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Johto League}}
| [[Indigo League]]
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn League}}
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh League}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background: #{{electric color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Scottie Masters model.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{electric color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Masters Bettie.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{flying color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Blue.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{fire color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Red Sygna.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{dragon color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Lance.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{steel color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Steven.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{ground color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Cynthia.png|x100px]]
|-
|-
| [[Lance]]
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Scottie}}{{tt|*|Only if the male player character is picked}}
| [[Blackthorn City]]
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Bettie}}{{tt|*|Only if the female player character is picked}}
| [[Indigo League]] and [[Johto League]]
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Blue (Masters)|Blue}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Red}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Red (Masters)|Red}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Lance (Masters)|Lance}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Steven (Masters)|Steven}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Cynthia (Masters)|Cynthia}}
|-
|-
| [[Steven Stone]]  
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" color:#{{unova color dark}}| {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova League}}
| [[Mossdeep City]]
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Kalos League}}
| [[Hoenn League]]
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Alola League}}
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Galar League}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" color:#{{paldea color dark}}| {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Paldea League}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background: #{{bug color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Alder.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{dragon color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Iris Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{fairy color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Diantha.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{electric color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Ash.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{fire color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Leon.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{poison color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Geeta.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{electric color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Nemona.png|x100px]]
|-
|-
| [[Wallace]]
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Alder (Masters)|Alder}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Iris}}
| [[Sootopolis City]]
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Iris (Masters)|Iris}}
| [[Hoenn League]]
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Diantha (Masters)|Diantha}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Ash (Masters)|Ash}}{{tt|*|Champion of the Alola League in his universe}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6; | {{color2|000|Leon (Masters)|Leon}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Geeta (Masters)|Geeta}}{{tt|*|Top Champion}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybr|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Nemona (Masters)|Nemona}}
|}
 
====Neo Champions====
In [[Neo Champions|a series of limited-time events]], Pokémon Masters EX introduced Neo Champions. A Neo Champion, as described by {{mas|Cynthia}}, is a title given to a Trainer who acts as an example of what everyone should measure up to. Any Trainer can earn the title of Neo Champion by participating in a Neo Champion Stadium tournament, the rules of which are established by the regional Champion chosen as the head judge for that tournament. Winning the tournament does not guarantee that one receives the Neo Champion title, nor does losing the tournament prevent one from receiving the title of Neo Champion (such as Serena becoming a Neo Champion despite losing to Calem in the first Neo Champion tournament), as the title is awarded to any Trainer that meets the judging criteria established by the head judge.
 
{{mas|Calem}} and {{mas|Serena}} were the first set of Trainers to receive the title of Neo Champion. {{mas|Diantha}} was the head judge, and she awarded the title based on their "shine" as sync pairs.
 
{{mas|Hop}}, {{mas|Marnie}}, and {{mas|Bede}} were the second set of Trainers to receive the title of Neo Champion. {{mas|Leon}} was the head judge, and he awarded the title based on their passion for victory and determination to grow stronger together.
 
{{mas|Red}}, {{mas|Blue}}, and {{mas|Leaf}} were the third set of Trainers to receive the title of Neo Champion. {{mas|Lance}} was the head judge, and he awarded the title based on their exemplary leadership skills, as suggested by {{mas|Professor Oak}}.
 
{{mas|Nate}} and {{mas|Rosa}} were the fourth set of Trainers to receive the title of Neo Champion. {{mas|Iris}} was the head judge, and she awarded the title based on their ability to touch the hearts of others, with {{mas|Colress}} assisting her in making the choices.
 
{{mas|Silver}} was the sole winner of the fifth Neo Champion Stadium. {{mas|Geeta}} was the head judge, and she awarded the Neo Champion title based on a Trainer's "honed talent" by asking them to beat a Champion of their choice in a one-on-one battle.
 
{{mas|Cheren}} and {{mas|Bianca}} were the sixth set of Trainers to receive the title of Neo Champion. Iris was the head judge, with {{mas|Alder}} working as her assistant, and they awarded the title based on their ability to prove what "strength" means to them.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 4px solid #BABACC; background:#F3F3FF"
|- style="font-size: 95%; font-weight: bold"
| colspan=11 style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytop|15px}}" | {{color2|{{Masters color dark}}|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}}
|-
|-
| [[Cynthia]]
! colspan="11" style="background:#{{Masters color light}}" | {{color2|{{Masters color dark}}|Neo Champions|Neo Champion Stadium}}
| [[Celestic Town]]
| [[Sinnoh League]]
|-
|-
| [[Alder]]
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Leaders of a New Era|First tournament}}{{tt|*|Judged by Diantha}}
|
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Fight for the Future Together|Second tournament}}{{tt|*|Judged by Leon}}
| [[Unova League]]
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Three Trainers, Three Minds|Third tournament}}{{tt|*|Judged by Lance}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background: #{{dark color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Calem Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{water color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Serena Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{fighting color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Hop Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{dark color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Marnie Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{psychic color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Bede Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{ice color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Red Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{electric color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Blue Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{fire color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Leaf Champion.png|x100px]]
|-
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Calem (Masters)|Calem}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Serena (Masters)|Serena}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Hop (Masters)|Hop}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Marnie (Masters)|Marnie}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Bede (Masters)|Bede}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Red (Masters)|Red}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Blue (Masters)|Blue}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybr|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Leaf (Masters)|Leaf}}
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 4px solid #BABACC; background:#F3F3FF"
|- style="font-size: 95%; font-weight: bold"
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|15px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|A Pure and Touching Heart|Fourth}} {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|A Touching Sepia-Toned Song|tournament}}{{tt|*|Judged by Iris}}
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Honing One's Love|Fifth tournament}}{{tt|*|Judged by Geeta}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|15px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|One More Step to a New Path|Sixth tournament}}{{tt|*|Judged by Iris}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background: #{{dragon color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Nate Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{psychic color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Rosa Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{rock color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Silver Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{flying color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Cheren Champion.png|x100px]]
| style="background: #{{fighting color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Bianca Champion.png|x100px]]
|-
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Nate (Masters)|Nate}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Rosa (Masters)|Rosa}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Silver (Masters)|Silver}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Cheren (Masters)|Cheren}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybr|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Bianca (Masters)|Bianca}}
|}
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Master Class Artwork JN.png|thumb|250px|The regional Champions (and [[Alain]]) from Kanto to Galar in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
In the [[Pokémon anime]], there can only be one Pokémon Champion per [[region]] at a time. While [[Pokémon Trainer]]s can freely request an informal {{pkmn|battle}} from the Champion, much more popular events are the [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, which can normally be entered by Trainers with at least eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s. The winner of these tournaments may enter the {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}} to face off the regional [[Elite Four]] members and, if successful, the League Champion.
 
In [[Alola]], due to the Pokémon League being a new establishment, there was no reigning Champion for the majority of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the winner of the region's first League Conference was directly declared the first Champion of Alola. In addition, due to the lack of Gyms in Alola, any willing Trainer is allowed to participate in its League Conference.
 
In the English dub, Orange League challengers who defeat the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]] attain the title of Champion, but the Supreme Gym Leader is not displaced upon defeat. Winning Trainers earn the [[Winner's Trophy]] and are inducted into the [[Palace of Victory]], but do not have to carry out any specific tasks as Champions. In the original Japanese version, winners are instead given the title of (Japanese: '''{{tt|名誉|めいよ}}トレーナー''' ''Honored Trainer'').
 
In addition to gathering eight Gym Badges, the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] is known to accept Trainers passing the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]] and those graduating from [[Pokémon Tech]]. There are also smaller tournaments, such as the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], where the winner gets to battle the League Champion straight away. [[Trip]] and {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}} were allowed to battle [[Alder]] and [[Diantha]], respectively, by winning such competitions.
 
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', the current Champions from every region introduced at the time participated in the [[World Coronation Series]] to achieve the title of Monarch, with all known competitors having climbed to the Master Class. Although they still maintain their title of Champion, they start at the lowest rankings like any participant and need to rank up within the parameters of the competition. At the end of each season, the Master Class members compete in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] to decide who'll hold the title of Monarch and be recognized as a World Champion.
 
In [[Paldea]], just like in the games, a Trainer who managed to complete the Champion Assessment receives the title of Champion. [[Nemona]] was the first character introduced in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' to have accomplished this goal. Top Champion [[Geeta]] later appeared as a member of [[Naranja Academy]]'s staff.
 
Known Champions in the main series (including any previous ones):
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{player|The player}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pallet Town]], [[New Bark Town]], [[Littleroot Town]],<br>[[Twinleaf Town]] or [[Nuvema Town]] (depending)
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}}/{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Johto League}}
| All games, after defeating the previous Champion
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}} | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh League}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn League}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}} | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova League}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Kalos League}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Alola League}}
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Galar League}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{paldea color light}} | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Paldea League}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Lance (anime)|Lance}}{{tt|*|Referred to as an Elite Four member in JN012}}
| {{color2|000|Cynthia (anime)|Cynthia}}
| {{color2|000|Wallace}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Steven}}
| {{color2|000|Steven Stone (anime)|Steven}}
| {{color2|000|Alder}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Iris}}
| {{color2|000|Iris (anime)|Iris}}
| {{color2|000|Diantha}}
| {{color2|000|Ash Ketchum|Ash}}
| {{color2|000|Leon (anime)|Leon}}
| {{color2|000|Geeta}}{{tt|*|Top Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Nemona}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Lance JN.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Cynthia JN.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Wallace anime.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Steven Stone JN 2.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Alder anime.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Iris JN.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Diantha JN.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Ash JN.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Leon anime JN.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Geeta anime 2.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Nemona anime 2.png|150x150px]]
|}
|}


===In the anime===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
{|{{bluetable}}
|- style="background:#ccf"
! Name
! Hometown
! League
|-
|-
| [[Jon Dickson]]  
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sento Cherry Town]]
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | {{color2|{{Pokémon color dark}}|World Coronation Series}}
| [[Silver Conference]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Leon (anime)|Leon}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Ash}}
| {{color2|000|Ash Ketchum|Ash}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Leon anime JN.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Ash JN.png|150x150px]]
|}
A list of episodes in which a Champion (excluding Ash) appears can be found {{cat|Episodes in which a Champion appears|here}}.
 
===Pokémon Origins===
In this series, the system for defining the Champion of the region is identical to the method seen in the [[Generation I]] games. {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} won eight [[Badge]]s, and therefore the right to battle the [[Elite Four]]. Blue defeated them first and became the Kanto Champion, after which he faced off against Red. In the end, Red defeated him and became the new Champion.
 
Known Champions in [[Pokémon Origins]]:
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{ho|Tyson}}  
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mauville City]]
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}}
| [[Ever Grande Conference]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Blue (Origins)|Blue}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Red}}
| {{color2|000|Red (Origins)|Red}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Blue PO.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Red PO.png|150x150px]]
|}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
Due to the format of the series, in [[Pokémon Generations]], the subject of Champions is not addressed. In ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', Blue became the Kanto Champion after defeating the Elite Four. In ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', {{ga|Calem}} was shown celebrating his newly acquired Champion status. Other characters who have become Champions of their regions also appear in the series.
 
Known Champions in [[Pokémon Generations]]:
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| [[Tobias]]
|- style="background:#fff"
|
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}}
| [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; color:#{{sinnoh color dark}} | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh League}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; color:#{{kalos color dark}} | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Kalos League}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}
| {{color2|000|Cynthia}}
| {{color2|000|Diantha}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Calem}}
| {{color2|000|Calem (game)|Calem}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Blue PG.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Cynthia PG.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Diantha PG.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Calem PG.png|150x150px]]
|}
 
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[Leon]] first appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', where he was seen defeating [[Bea]] in a Pokémon League battle, successfully defending his title.
 
In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', Leon was revealed to have lost his title to {{ga|Victor}} or {{ga|Gloria}}, who was later invited to partake in the [[Galarian Star Tournament]]. The former Champions [[Mustard]] and [[Peony]] also appeared and were invited to the tournament as well.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{oi|Captain}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; color:#{{galar color dark}} | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Galar League}}
| [[Orange League]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Mustard}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Peony}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Leon}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Victor or Gloria}}
| {{color2|000|Victor (game)|Victor}} or {{color2|000|Gloria (game)|Gloria}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Mustard TW.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Peony TW.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Leon Twilight Wings.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Victor Gloria TW.png|150x150px]]
|}
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
Several Champions appeared in this series. The most prominently featured one of them was [[Leon]], who served as the main character of the [[Galar]]-focused episode.
 
Known Champions in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]:
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pummelo Island]]
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; color:#{{galar color dark}} | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Galar League}}
| [[Orange League]]
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; color:#{{kalos color dark}} | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Kalos League}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; color:#{{unova color dark}} | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Leon}}
| {{color2|000|Diantha}}
| {{color2|000|Alder}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Leon Evolutions.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Diantha Evolutions.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Alder Evolutions.png|150x150px]]
|}
 
===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]] faced [[Celestine]], a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] regional Champion, in the finals of the {{DL|Play! Pokémon|Regional Championships}} and won, becoming a regional Champion herself.
 
In ''[[PTP03|Internationals]]'', the current Pokémon TCG World Champion, [[Edgar Troy]], was introduced. In the finals of the [[World Championships|International Championships]], Edgar battled Ava and managed to beat her without much difficulty. However, in the [[PTP04|following episode]], Ava met Edgar again in the [[World Championships]] finals, where she was able to best him.
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| [[Ash Ketchum]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pallet Town]]
! colspan=3 | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}
| [[Orange League]] and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Celestine}}
| {{color2|000|Edgar Troy|Edgar}}
| {{color2|000|Ava}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ava and Celestine.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Team Falinks World Champion Trophy.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Ava World Champion.png|150x150px]]
|-
|-
| [[Cynthia]]
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{tcg psychic color}}" | {{color2|fff|Psychic (TCG)|Psychic}}
| [[Celestic Town]]
| style="background:#{{tcg fighting color}}" | {{color2|fff|Fighting (TCG)|Fighting}}
| [[Sinnoh League]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{tcg grass color}}" | {{color2|fff|Grass (TCG)|Grass}}
|}
 
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
In [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]], [[Nemona]] was the most featured Champion of [[Paldea]], while Geeta briefly appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breath Together]]''. The same episode also featured [[Kieran]], but before he became a Champion.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| [[Wallace]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sootopolis City]]
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}} | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Paldea League}}
| [[Hoenn League]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Geeta}}{{tt|*|Top Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Nemona}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Rika Poppy Geeta Paldean Winds.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Nemona Paldean Winds.png|150x150px]]
|}
|}


===In the manga===
==In the manga==
====In the Pokémon Adventures manga====
[[File:Hoenn Elite Four Adventures.png|thumb|220px|[[Hoenn]]'s [[Elite Four]], who were former Champions in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{|{{bluetable}}
===Pokémon Adventures===
|- style="background:#ccf"
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the Champion of each region is the winner of an elimination tournament held every three years in each region. In the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}, it was determined that the winners of each tournament would have to face the [[Elite Four]], each a former Champion themselves, before challenging the Champion. The main characters that have taken part in a Pokémon League tournament so far are {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}}, and {{adv|Black}}. Of the four, Red and Black both won a tournament, though only Red was formally given the title of Champion.
! Name
 
! Hometown
The following are the known Champions in the Pokémon Adventures manga:
! League
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{adv|Red}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pallet Town]]
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}}
| Ninth Tri-Annual [[Pokémon League]] competition
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn League}}
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}} | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh League}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Professor Oak (Adventures)|Professor Oak}}{{tt|*|Champion of the first triennial Indigo League Tournament}}
| {{color2|000|Red (Adventures)|Red}}{{tt|*|Champion of the ninth triennial Indigo League Tournament}}
| {{color2|000|Sidney}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Phoebe}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Glacia}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Drake}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Steven Stone|Steven}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Wallace}}
| {{color2|000|Wallace}}
| {{color2|000|Cynthia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Young Oak Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Red Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Sidney Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Phoebe Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Glacia Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Drake Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Steven Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:PS265.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Cynthia Adventures.png|150x150px]]
|}
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| [[Professor Oak]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pallet Town]]
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}} | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova League}}
| First Tri-Annual [[Pokémon League]] competion
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Kalos League}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Galar League}}
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Paldea League}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Alder}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Iris}}
| {{color2|000|Iris}}
| {{color2|000|Diantha}}
| {{color2|000|Mustard}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Peony}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}}
| {{color2|000|Leon}}
| {{color2|000|Nemona}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Alder Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Iris B2W2 chapter.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Diantha Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Mustard Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Peony Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Leon Adventures.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Nemona Adventures.png|150x150px]]
|}
 
===Pokémon Zensho===
The following are the known Champions in [[Pokémon Zensho]]:
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| [[Wallace]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sootopolis City]]
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}}
| [[Hoenn League]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Shigeru (Zensho)|Shigeru}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Satoshi}}
| {{color2|000|Satoshi (Zensho)|Satoshi}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Shigeru Zensho.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Satoshi Zensho.png|150x150px]]
|}
 
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
The following are the known Champions in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]:
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|-
|-
| [[Steven Stone]]
|- style="background:#fff"
|
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}} | {{color2|{{unknown color dark}}|Unknown|Unknown League}}
| [[Hoenn League]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Rald}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Rald CBF.png|150x150px]]
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
<!--* Unlike the Elite Four, all five Champions have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}} at some point ({{Gary}} counting in {{ga|Blue}}'s place). (Alder has not yet)-->
* In {{pmin|France|French}} localizations, Gym Leader is translated to ''Champion'', while Champion is translated to ''Maître'', meaning "master".
<!--* As of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, all the Champions (excluding Wallace) own at at least one [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon at some point in their respective games, and have them all amongst themselves (Lance has {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Salamence}}, and {{p|Garchomp}} in the rematch against him in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Steven has a {{p|Metagross}} in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Blue has a {{p|Tyranitar}} in the rematch against him in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and Cynthia has a Garchomp in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}). (Alder does not)-->
* In some languages, including {{pmin|Denmark|Danish}} and {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}}, "Pokémon Champion" is translated the same way as "[[Pokémon Master]]".
<!--* All the Champions (excluding Wallace) has at least one relative that appears their respective games. Lance is related to [[Clair]], Blue is related to [[Daisy Oak|Daisy]] and [[Professor Oak]], Steven is related to [[Mr. Stone]], and Cynthia is related to her [[Professor Carolina|grandmother]]. (Alder has none known)-->
* [[Diantha]] has the highest leveled {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} out of all the Champions battled the first time the Pokémon League is challenged. Her lowest level is 64, and her highest is 68.
* The player is always introduced to the Champion before challenging the Elite Four.
** Although [[Alder]] has Pokémon above level 70, he is not battled as Champion until the post-credits rematch against the {{un|Pokémon League}}.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, all Champions from previous [[paired versions]] appear. {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, {{2v2|Red|Blue}} and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, is the [[Viridian Gym|Viridian]] [[Gym Leader]], Lance from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} is of course the current Indigo Plateau Champion, Steven from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} alerts the player to {{p|Latias}}/{{p|Latios}} roaming and later gives the player a [[Hoenn]] [[starter Pokémon]], and Cynthia from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} appears in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]. Only [[Wallace]] does not appear; however, he was Champion only in a third version ({{v2|Emerald}}), while all others aside from Steven were Champions in all games of their region.
* [[Lance]] has the lowest leveled Pokémon out of all the Champions. His lowest level Pokémon is level 44 in [[Generation II]], and level 46 in [[Generation IV]]. His highest is level 50 in both generations.
** {{ga|Red}}, although not a Champion at the time, also appears and can be fought at [[Mt. Silver]]. He is the only [[player character]] Champion to appear.
* In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the {{tc|Backpacker}} who gives the {{player}} a [[Strange Souvenir]] and [[List of cross-generational references|foreshadows]] [[Alola]] mentions his [[region]]'s Champion, even though Alola didn't have a Champion during the events of X and Y.
* The Gym Leaders in the French versions are called ''Champions'', while the Champion is called ''maitre''. ''Maitre'' means master, while ''Champion'' simply means champion.
* Despite Alder not being a [[Type expert|type specialist]], half of his Champion [[party|team]] consists of {{t|Bug}} types.
* Every Champion has shared their battle theme with another trainer. Blue's theme is remixed in {{game|Black and White|s}} when the [[player]] battles the top trainer in the [[Battle Subway]]. [[Lance]]'s theme is shared with {{ga|Red}} when the player battles him in [[Mt. Silver]]. Steven's theme is given to Wallace after the latter becomes Champion in Emerald. Cynthia's theme is used against [[Tower Tycoon Palmer|Palmer]] in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. Finally, [[Alder]]'s theme is used during the battle against [[Subway Boss Ingo|Ingo]] and [[Subway Boss Emmet|Emmet]], the bosses of the [[Battle Subway]].
* [[Peony]] is the only Champion, current or former, who never battles the player with a full team of six Pokémon.
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} and its [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]] introduced the most Champions, current or former, out of any Pokémon game, at four.
* Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the only core series games with at least one reigning [[Non-player character|NPC]] Champion to never play the [[game credits]] directly after their defeat.
* In [[Pokémon GO]], "Champion" is the name of an achievement {{GO|medal}} awarded for winning at least 10 {{GO|Raid Battle|Raid}}s.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=冠軍 / 冠军 ''Guànjūn''
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|fi=Mestari
|fr_ca=Champion{{tt|*|Diamond box}}
|fr_eu=Maître
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|fr_eu=Maitre
|hu=Bajnok
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|sv=Mästare<br>Champion Mästare
|th=ผู้ชนะเลิศ ''P̄hū̂chnaleiṣ̄''
|tr=Şampiyon
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==See also==
{{Champions}}<br>
* [[Pokémon Master]]
{{Gen I trainers}}
* [[Top Coordinator]]
{{League}}<br>
* [[:Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears]]
* [[:Category:Champions' Pokémon]]
 
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Champion redirects here. For the song, see Champion (song).
Champion
チャンピオン Champion
Sword Shield Leon and Charizard artwork.png
Artwork of Galar Champion Leon from Pokémon Sword and Shield
Other names
Introduced in Generation I
Appears in Red, Blue, and Yellow
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl
Scarlet and Violet
Stadium, Stadium 2
Puzzle League, Puzzle Challenge
Masters EX
Gender Both
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members See list
Anime debut Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution (Series)
File 4: Charizard (Origins)
The Challenger (Generations)
Letter (Twilight Wings)
The Champion (Evolutions)
Breathe Out (Paldean Winds)
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut A Charizard...and a Champion (Adventures)
PZ10 (Zensho)
Dialga's Secret Keys (Diamond and Pearl Adventure!)
JBA4 (HGSS Jō's Big Adventure)
A Very Important Thing (The Heroes of Fire and Thunder)

A Pokémon League Champion (Japanese: リーグ優勝者 League Champion), normally referred to as simply Champion or Pokémon Champion (Japanese: チャンピオン Champion), is the highest known level of rank for a Pokémon Trainer. The title is also colloquially referred to as League Champ (Japanese: ポケモン リーグの ちょうてん Pokémon League's Greatest).

It usually refers to a Trainer who has completed a Pokémon League by collecting all the necessary Badges, and either winning a regional Pokémon tournament or defeating the Elite Four and the previous Champion (if there is one). Kanto and Johto share a Champion, while other regions have their own. If a Champion is defeated, they must relinquish their title to the victor; however, the victor can refuse the title, as N did in Pokémon Black and White. Paldea is the only exception to this, as Champion is a permanent honorary title in the region.

Starting in Generation VII, the player, as Champion, can defend the title against challengers.

In the core series games

The Champion's chamber in Pokémon Sun and Moon, where Professor Kukui challenges the player to test their worth as Alola's first Champion

Champion is a Trainer class that first debuted in the Generation I games. It is the title held by the last Trainer who defeated the Elite Four and the previous Pokémon Champion. Each Champion is always stronger than the Elite Four members and most other Trainers, and has a party of six Pokémon to test their opponents' strength. Like Elite Four members, they employ the use of strong healing items.

In most regions, to challenge the Champion, Trainers must defeat all four Elite Four members without leaving the Pokémon League area, and cannot access the Pokémon League Pokémon Center and Poké Mart until after defeating the Champion or losing at any point during the challenge. If a challenger is defeated by the Champion, just like the Elite Four, they must start over. In Galar, there is no Elite Four; instead, the Trainer who wins the Champion Cup at the end of each Gym Challenge earns the right to challenge the Champion. At Blueberry Academy, Trainers must defeat all four Elite Four members in order to challenge the Champion, but they can leave the area freely at any point during their challenge. In both of these cases, if the player is defeated by the Champion, they only have to redo the Champion battle.

Since in the vast majority of core series games the player goes on to defeat the standing Champion, most player characters are considered Champions and subsequently entered into the Hall of Fame, along with their party. However, for players in games prior to Generation VII, becoming the Champion is mostly a symbolic honor, as they are unable to battle challengers or take up any other league duties; the former Champion will still remain at the Pokémon League, retaining the Trainer class Champion (in Generations I and III, Blue clearly states his reign is over; in the Delta Episode, Zinnia teases Steven that he is the former Champion). In games prior to Pokémon Sun and Moon, the player may battle the Elite Four and the former Champion an indefinite number of times, and on each success will be re-entered into the Hall of Fame with whatever team was used in that challenge. In Alola, the player may still battle the Elite Four an indefinite number of times, but this is followed by a battle against a challenger rather than the former Champion. In Galar, the player can host Champion tournaments, facing three Trainers per tournament; these can be repeated indefinitely.

In Black and White, Cynthia tells the player that once every few years, the Champions from all the regions come together and battle to find the strongest among them. In the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2, which takes place two years later, all the Champions the player battles in previous games participate in the Champions Tournament. This tournament does not include player characters, with the exception of Red.

In Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, the Pokémon League of Alola, having just been established, has no Champion. Instead, Professor Kukui (the league's founder)SM or Hau (the player's rival)USUM, stands in as the final obstacle the player must overcome before becoming the league's first Champion. In another first for the series, the player can defend their title against challenges from non-player characters. The player keeps the nominal title of Champion even if defeated. Similarly, in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Trace is the Champion of the Indigo League at first, but loses his title to the player. After defeating Lance in a rematch, Trace will challenge the player as a normal Pokémon Trainer in an attempt to retake the title. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, the player character can host post-game Champion tournaments, with one of the possible challengers being Leon.

In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Professor Oak reveals that originally, Trainers who defeated the Elite Four were recorded as Champions, but now Champions were going to be established as a part of the Pokémon League challenge, meaning that now a Trainer can only become a Champion by defeating the Elite Four and the current Champion. In the same games, Brock also reveals that Gym Leaders have the right to directly challenge a Champion.

In Paldea, the title of Champion is not a title given to one Trainer, but rather a rank bequeathed to all Trainers who pass the Champion Assessment at the Pokémon League headquarters after obtaining their eight regional Gym Badges. Geeta, the chairwoman of Paldea's Pokémon League, is considered the Top Champion, the strongest of the region's Champion-ranked Trainers. She stands as the final obstacle for Trainers wishing to complete the Champion Assessment. Because of the way the Champion Rank works, Paldean Champions maintain their title even when defeated.

At Unova's Blueberry Academy, the position of BB League Champion is held by the strongest student in the school. Due to the structure of the BB League, once the current Champion has been defeated, they are demoted to being the top member of the BB League Elite Four, while the lowest-ranked member of the Elite Four loses their position. When the player claims this Champion title, though, the defeated Champion, Kieran, withdraws from the League entirely, retaining the current structure of the Elite Four.

Known non-player Champions in the games:

Indigo League/Johto League Hoenn League Sinnoh League Unova League
RGBYFRLG PE GSCHGSS RSORAS E DPPtBDSP BW B2W2
Blue Trace Lance Red* Steven Wallace Cynthia Alder Iris
FireRed LeafGreen Blue.png Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Trace.png HeartGold SoulSilver Lance.png FireRed LeafGreen Red.png Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Steven.png Emerald Wallace.png Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Cynthia.png Black White Alder.png Black 2 White 2 Iris.png
Various Various Dragon Various Steel Water Various Various Dragon
Kalos League Galar League Paldea League BB League
XY SwSh SV
Diantha Leon Mustard* Peony* Nemona Geeta* Kieran Drayton*
XY Diantha.png Sword Shield Leon.png Sword Shield Mustard.png Sword Shield Peony.png Scarlet Violet Nemona.png Scarlet Violet Geeta.png Mdl Kieran TID SV.png Scarlet Violet Drayton.png
Various Various Various* Steel Various Various Various Dragon

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Trading Card Game series

In Pokémon Trading Card Game, after defeating the Grand Masters of the Pokémon Dome, the last challenge they must face is their rival, Ronald, who beat the Grand Masters before them and obtained the four Legendary Cards. The player must defeat him to become Champion and gain control of the Legendary Cards for themselves. In the championship duel, Ronald uses the Legendary Ronald Deck, which focuses around Fire Energy, Colorless Pokémon, and the Legendary Moltres and Dragonite cards.

In Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!, a direct sequel to the previous game, the player, as acting Champion, pursues Team Great Rocket after their Cards are stolen.

TCG Island
TCG TCG2
Ronald Mark Mint
Ronald.png Mark.png Mint 2.png

Pokkén Tournament

In Pokkén Tournament, Glenn is the League Champion of the Ferrum League and the top Trainer in the Chroma League. His fighter is a Machamp. Defeating him unlocks the Iron League.

Ferrum League
Pokkén Tournament Region: Ferrum
Trainer League Pokémon
Pokkén Glenn.png
League Champion
Glenn
グレン Glen 		Pokkén Chroma League.png
Rank A
Chroma League
クロマリーグ
Chroma League 		Pokkén Machamp.png
Machamp

Pokémon Duel

In Pokémon Duel, Master Rosé is the Champion of the Pokémon Figure Game World Championships and the owner of Jewel Tower, the biggest hotel on Carmonte Island. However, due to Pokémon Duel being discontinued before its story was completed, Rosé can never be dueled by the player, and nothing is known about his Pokémon figure deck.

PFG World Tournament
Hotel Owner
Japanese 		Hotel
Japanese 		Emblem
Duel VSMaster Rosé.png
Master Rosé
マスター・ロゼ Master Rosé 		Jewel Tower
ジュエルタワー
Jewel Tower 		Jewel Tower Emblem.png

Pokémon Masters EX

Champions

In Pokémon Masters EX, Champions from the core series appear as playable characters. The player, Scottie or Bettie, becomes the Champion of Pasio at the end of the PML Arc by winning the Pokémon Masters League. Red is the only character based on a core series player character to be a Champion, as it is unconfirmed if any of the other characters based on the player characters have won their respective region's League. Ash is the Champion of the Alola League in the Pokémon anime continuity, but isn't the official Champion of Alola in this game's continuity.

In the Champion Stadium, the player can battle a Champion after defeating their region's Elite Four. In the Alola Challenge, Kukui or Hau will serve as the Champion of the region. In the Hoenn Challenge, Wallace will sometimes replace Steven as the Champion. N, having defeated Alder once, can be battled at Victory Road. Leaf, who could become a Champion if she was picked as the player character, can also be battled at Victory Road.

Masters EX
Pokémon Masters League Indigo League/Johto League Hoenn League Sinnoh League
Scottie Masters model.png Masters Bettie.png Spr Masters Blue.png Spr Masters Red Sygna.png Spr Masters Lance.png Spr Masters Steven.png Spr Masters Cynthia.png
Scottie* Bettie* Blue* Red* Lance Steven Cynthia
Unova League Kalos League Alola League Galar League Paldea League
Spr Masters Alder.png Spr Masters Iris Champion.png Spr Masters Diantha.png Spr Masters Ash.png Spr Masters Leon.png Spr Masters Geeta.png Spr Masters Nemona.png
Alder* Iris Diantha Ash* Leon Geeta* Nemona

Neo Champions

In a series of limited-time events, Pokémon Masters EX introduced Neo Champions. A Neo Champion, as described by Cynthia, is a title given to a Trainer who acts as an example of what everyone should measure up to. Any Trainer can earn the title of Neo Champion by participating in a Neo Champion Stadium tournament, the rules of which are established by the regional Champion chosen as the head judge for that tournament. Winning the tournament does not guarantee that one receives the Neo Champion title, nor does losing the tournament prevent one from receiving the title of Neo Champion (such as Serena becoming a Neo Champion despite losing to Calem in the first Neo Champion tournament), as the title is awarded to any Trainer that meets the judging criteria established by the head judge.

Calem and Serena were the first set of Trainers to receive the title of Neo Champion. Diantha was the head judge, and she awarded the title based on their "shine" as sync pairs.

Hop, Marnie, and Bede were the second set of Trainers to receive the title of Neo Champion. Leon was the head judge, and he awarded the title based on their passion for victory and determination to grow stronger together.

Red, Blue, and Leaf were the third set of Trainers to receive the title of Neo Champion. Lance was the head judge, and he awarded the title based on their exemplary leadership skills, as suggested by Professor Oak.

Nate and Rosa were the fourth set of Trainers to receive the title of Neo Champion. Iris was the head judge, and she awarded the title based on their ability to touch the hearts of others, with Colress assisting her in making the choices.

Silver was the sole winner of the fifth Neo Champion Stadium. Geeta was the head judge, and she awarded the Neo Champion title based on a Trainer's "honed talent" by asking them to beat a Champion of their choice in a one-on-one battle.

Cheren and Bianca were the sixth set of Trainers to receive the title of Neo Champion. Iris was the head judge, with Alder working as her assistant, and they awarded the title based on their ability to prove what "strength" means to them.

Masters EX
Neo Champion Stadium
First tournament* Second tournament* Third tournament*
Spr Masters Calem Champion.png Spr Masters Serena Champion.png Spr Masters Hop Champion.png Spr Masters Marnie Champion.png Spr Masters Bede Champion.png Spr Masters Red Champion.png Spr Masters Blue Champion.png Spr Masters Leaf Champion.png
Calem Serena Hop Marnie Bede Red Blue Leaf
Fourth tournament* Fifth tournament* Sixth tournament*
Spr Masters Nate Champion.png Spr Masters Rosa Champion.png Spr Masters Silver Champion.png Spr Masters Cheren Champion.png Spr Masters Bianca Champion.png
Nate Rosa Silver Cheren Bianca

In the anime

Main series

The regional Champions (and Alain) from Kanto to Galar in the anime

In the Pokémon anime, there can only be one Pokémon Champion per region at a time. While Pokémon Trainers can freely request an informal battle from the Champion, much more popular events are the Pokémon League Conferences, which can normally be entered by Trainers with at least eight Gym Badges. The winner of these tournaments may enter the Champion League to face off the regional Elite Four members and, if successful, the League Champion.

In Alola, due to the Pokémon League being a new establishment, there was no reigning Champion for the majority of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the winner of the region's first League Conference was directly declared the first Champion of Alola. In addition, due to the lack of Gyms in Alola, any willing Trainer is allowed to participate in its League Conference.

In the English dub, Orange League challengers who defeat the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader attain the title of Champion, but the Supreme Gym Leader is not displaced upon defeat. Winning Trainers earn the Winner's Trophy and are inducted into the Palace of Victory, but do not have to carry out any specific tasks as Champions. In the original Japanese version, winners are instead given the title of (Japanese: 名誉トレーナー Honored Trainer).

In addition to gathering eight Gym Badges, the Indigo Plateau Conference is known to accept Trainers passing the Pokémon League Admissions Exam and those graduating from Pokémon Tech. There are also smaller tournaments, such as the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, where the winner gets to battle the League Champion straight away. Trip and Magnus were allowed to battle Alder and Diantha, respectively, by winning such competitions.

In Pokémon Journeys: The Series, the current Champions from every region introduced at the time participated in the World Coronation Series to achieve the title of Monarch, with all known competitors having climbed to the Master Class. Although they still maintain their title of Champion, they start at the lowest rankings like any participant and need to rank up within the parameters of the competition. At the end of each season, the Master Class members compete in the Masters Eight Tournament to decide who'll hold the title of Monarch and be recognized as a World Champion.

In Paldea, just like in the games, a Trainer who managed to complete the Champion Assessment receives the title of Champion. Nemona was the first character introduced in Pokémon Horizons: The Series to have accomplished this goal. Top Champion Geeta later appeared as a member of Naranja Academy's staff.

Known Champions in the main series (including any previous ones):

Indigo League/Johto League Sinnoh League Hoenn League Unova League Kalos League Alola League Galar League Paldea League
Lance* Cynthia Wallace* Steven Alder* Iris Diantha Ash Leon Geeta* Nemona
Lance JN.png Cynthia JN.png Wallace anime.png Steven Stone JN 2.png Alder anime.png Iris JN.png Diantha JN.png Ash JN.png Leon anime JN.png Geeta anime 2.png Nemona anime 2.png
World Coronation Series
Leon* Ash
Leon anime JN.png Ash JN.png

A list of episodes in which a Champion (excluding Ash) appears can be found here.

Pokémon Origins

In this series, the system for defining the Champion of the region is identical to the method seen in the Generation I games. Red and Blue won eight Badges, and therefore the right to battle the Elite Four. Blue defeated them first and became the Kanto Champion, after which he faced off against Red. In the end, Red defeated him and became the new Champion.

Known Champions in Pokémon Origins:

Indigo League
Blue* Red
Blue PO.png Red PO.png

Pokémon Generations

Due to the format of the series, in Pokémon Generations, the subject of Champions is not addressed. In The Challenger, Blue became the Kanto Champion after defeating the Elite Four. In The Redemption, Calem was shown celebrating his newly acquired Champion status. Other characters who have become Champions of their regions also appear in the series.

Known Champions in Pokémon Generations:

Indigo League Sinnoh League Kalos League
Blue Cynthia Diantha* Calem
Blue PG.png Cynthia PG.png Diantha PG.png Calem PG.png

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Leon first appeared in Letter, where he was seen defeating Bea in a Pokémon League battle, successfully defending his title.

In The Gathering of Stars, Leon was revealed to have lost his title to Victor or Gloria, who was later invited to partake in the Galarian Star Tournament. The former Champions Mustard and Peony also appeared and were invited to the tournament as well.

Galar League
Mustard* Peony* Leon* Victor or Gloria
Mustard TW.png Peony TW.png Leon Twilight Wings.png Victor Gloria TW.png

Pokémon Evolutions

Several Champions appeared in this series. The most prominently featured one of them was Leon, who served as the main character of the Galar-focused episode.

Known Champions in Pokémon Evolutions:

Galar League Kalos League Unova League
Leon Diantha Alder
Leon Evolutions.png Diantha Evolutions.png Alder Evolutions.png

Pokémon: Path to the Peak

In Regionals, Ava faced Celestine, a Pokémon Trading Card Game regional Champion, in the finals of the Regional Championships and won, becoming a regional Champion herself.

In Internationals, the current Pokémon TCG World Champion, Edgar Troy, was introduced. In the finals of the International Championships, Edgar battled Ava and managed to beat her without much difficulty. However, in the following episode, Ava met Edgar again in the World Championships finals, where she was able to best him.

TCG
Celestine Edgar Ava
Ava and Celestine.png Team Falinks World Champion Trophy.png Ava World Champion.png
Psychic Fighting Grass

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

In Pokémon: Paldean Winds, Nemona was the most featured Champion of Paldea, while Geeta briefly appeared in Breath Together. The same episode also featured Kieran, but before he became a Champion.

Paldea League
Geeta* Nemona
Rika Poppy Geeta Paldean Winds.png Nemona Paldean Winds.png

In the manga

Hoenn's Elite Four, who were former Champions in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, the Champion of each region is the winner of an elimination tournament held every three years in each region. In the Ruby & Sapphire arc, it was determined that the winners of each tournament would have to face the Elite Four, each a former Champion themselves, before challenging the Champion. The main characters that have taken part in a Pokémon League tournament so far are Red, Blue, Green, and Black. Of the four, Red and Black both won a tournament, though only Red was formally given the title of Champion.

The following are the known Champions in the Pokémon Adventures manga:

Indigo League Hoenn League Sinnoh League
Professor Oak* Red* Sidney* Phoebe* Glacia* Drake* Steven* Wallace Cynthia
Young Oak Adventures.png Red Adventures.png Sidney Adventures.png Phoebe Adventures.png Glacia Adventures.png Drake Adventures.png Steven Adventures.png PS265.png Cynthia Adventures.png
Unova League Kalos League Galar League Paldea League
Alder* Iris Diantha Mustard* Peony* Leon Nemona
Alder Adventures.png Iris B2W2 chapter.png Diantha Adventures.png Mustard Adventures.png Peony Adventures.png Leon Adventures.png Nemona Adventures.png

Pokémon Zensho

The following are the known Champions in Pokémon Zensho:

Indigo League
Shigeru* Satoshi
Shigeru Zensho.png Satoshi Zensho.png

Pokémon Battle Frontier

The following are the known Champions in Pokémon Battle Frontier:

Unknown League
Rald
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Trivia

  • In French localizations, Gym Leader is translated to Champion, while Champion is translated to Maître, meaning "master".
  • In some languages, including Danish and Finnish, "Pokémon Champion" is translated the same way as "Pokémon Master".
  • Diantha has the highest leveled Pokémon out of all the Champions battled the first time the Pokémon League is challenged. Her lowest level is 64, and her highest is 68.
    • Although Alder has Pokémon above level 70, he is not battled as Champion until the post-credits rematch against the Pokémon League.
  • Lance has the lowest leveled Pokémon out of all the Champions. His lowest level Pokémon is level 44 in Generation II, and level 46 in Generation IV. His highest is level 50 in both generations.
  • In Pokémon X and Y, the Backpacker who gives the player a Strange Souvenir and foreshadows Alola mentions his region's Champion, even though Alola didn't have a Champion during the events of X and Y.
  • Despite Alder not being a type specialist, half of his Champion team consists of Bug types.
  • Peony is the only Champion, current or former, who never battles the player with a full team of six Pokémon.
  • Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and its expansion introduced the most Champions, current or former, out of any Pokémon game, at four.
  • Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the only core series games with at least one reigning NPC Champion to never play the game credits directly after their defeat.
  • In Pokémon GO, "Champion" is the name of an achievement medal awarded for winning at least 10 Raids.

In other languages

Language Title
The Arab world Flag.png Arabic بطل Baṭal
Chinese Cantonese 冠軍 Gungwān
Mandarin 冠軍 / 冠军 Guànjūn
Denmark Flag.png Danish Mester
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Kampioen
Finland Flag.png Finnish Mestari
French Canada Flag.png Canada Champion*
France Flag.png Europe Maître
Germany Flag.png German Champ
Greece Flag.png Greek Πρωταθλητής Protathlitís
Israel Flag.png Hebrew אלוף Aloof (♂)
אלופה Aloofa (♀)
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Bajnok
Italy Flag.png Italian Campione (♂)
Campionessa (♀)
South Korea Flag.png Korean 챔피언 Champion
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Regjerende mester
Poland Flag.png Polish Wielki Mistrz (♂)
Wielka Mistrzyni (♀)
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Campeão (♂)
Campeã (♀)
Romania Flag.png Romanian Campion
Russia Flag.png Russian Чемпион Chempion
Spain Flag.png Spanish Campeón (♂)
Campeona (♀)
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Mästare
Champion Mästare
Thailand Flag.png Thai ผู้ชนะเลิศ P̄hū̂chnaleiṣ̄
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Şampiyon
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Nhà vô địch

See also

Pokémon Champions
Core series Blue • Lance • Red • Steven • Wallace • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Trace • Leon • Mustard • Peony • Nemona • Geeta • Kieran • Drayton • Most player characters
Masters EX Blue • Lance • Red • Steven • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Leon • Scottie • Bettie • Ash • Nemona • Geeta • Calem • Serena • Hop • Marnie • Bede • Leaf • Nate • Rosa • Silver • Cheren • Bianca
Other
spin-offs 		Ronald (TCG GB) • Mark (TCG GB) • Mint (TCG GB) • Glenn (Pokkén) • Master Rosé (Duel)
Animated series Lance • Cynthia • Wallace • Alder • Diantha • Steven • Ash Ketchum • Leon • Iris • Nemona • Geeta
Other animation Blue (Origins) • Red (Origins) • Calem (Generations) • Celestine (PttP) • Edgar Troy (PttP) • Ava (PttP)
Adventures Professor Oak • Red • Sidney • Phoebe • Glacia • Drake • Steven • Wallace • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Leon • Mustard • Peony • Nemona
Other manga Shigeru (Zensho) • Satoshi (Zensho) • Rald (Battle Frontier)
Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Kanto Ace Trainer* • Beauty • Biker • Bird Keeper • Black Belt* • Bug Catcher • Burglar • Camper* • ChampionGSCFRLGHGSSPE
Channeler • Elite FourGSCFRLGHGSSPE • Engineer • Fisherman • Gamer* • Gentleman • Gym Leader*GSCFRLGHGSSPE
Hiker • Juggler • Lass • Picnicker* • Poké Maniac* • Pokémon Trainer*GSCPE • Psychic • RivalFRLG • Rocker • Roughneck*
Sailor • Scientist • Super Nerd • Swimmer • Tamer • Team Rocket Boss*FRLGHGSSPE • Team Rocket Grunt* • Youngster
BoarderHGSS • Double TeamHGSS • FirebreatherGSCHGSS • GuitaristGSCHGSS • MediumGSCHGSS
PokéfanGSCHGSS • School Kid*GSCHGSS • SkierHGSS • TeacherGSCHGSS • TwinsGSCFRLGHGSS
Cool CoupleFRLG • Crush KinFRLG • Sis and BroFRLG • Young CoupleFRLGHGSS
Coach TrainerPE • Karate MasterPE • Punk GuyPE • Team RocketPE • Team Rocket AdminPE
Master TrainersPE
Unused Trainer class:
ChiefRGBY
Johto Ace Trainer* • Beauty • Biker • Bird Keeper • Black Belt* • Boarder • Bug Catcher • Burglar • Camper
Champion • Executive* • Firebreather • Fisherman* • Gentleman • Guitarist • Hiker • Juggler • Kimono Girl • Lass
Leader • Medium • Picnicker • Pokéfan • Poké Maniac* • PKMN Trainer • Policeman* • Psychic • RivalHGSS • Sage
Sailor • School Kid* • Scientist • Skier • Super Nerd • Swimmer • Teacher • Team Rocket Grunt* • Twins • Youngster
Mystery Man*CHGSS • Double TeamHGSS • ElderHGSS • PasserbyHGSS • Young CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma Lady • Artist • Battle Girl • Cameraman • Clown • Collector • Cowgirl • Cyclist • Dragon Tamer • Idol
Jogger • Lady • Ninja Boy • Parasol Lady • PI • Poké Kid • PKMN Breeder • PKMN Ranger • Rancher • Reporter
Rich Boy • Roughneck • Ruin Maniac • Socialite • Tuber • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker
Arcade Star • Castle Valet • Factory Head • Hall Matron • Tower Tycoon

Hoenn Ace Trainer* • Aqua AdminSEAS • Aqua LeaderSEAS • Aroma Lady • Battle Girl • Beauty • Bird Keeper • Black Belt
Bug Catcher • Bug Maniac • Camper • Champion • Collector • Dragon Tamer • Elite Four • Expert • Fisherman
Gentleman • Guitarist • Hex Maniac • Hiker • Interviewers* • Kindler • Lady • Lass • Leader • Magma AdminREOR
Magma LeaderREOR • Ninja Boy • Old Couple • Parasol Lady • Picnicker • Poké Fan* • Poké Maniac* • Pokémon Breeder*
Pokémon Ranger* • Pokémon Trainer* • Psychic • Rich Boy • Ruin Maniac • Sailor • Schoolkid* • Sis & Bro* • Swimmer
Team Aqua GruntSEAS • Team Magma GruntREOR • Teammates* • Triathlete • Tuber • Twins • Winstrate • Young Couple • Youngster
Ace DuoORAS • Brains & BrawnORAS • BackpackerORAS • DelinquentORAS • Fairy Tale GirlORAS • Fare PrinceORAS
Free DiverORAS • LeadersORAS • LorekeeperORAS • Mysterious SistersORAS • ProprietorORAS • Rotation GirlORAS
Scuba DiverORAS • Secret Base ExpertORAS • Secret Base TrainerORAS • SootopolitanORAS • Street ThugORAS
Battle Frontier only:E
Arena Tycoon • Dome Ace • Factory Head • Palace Maven • Pike Queen • Pyramid King • Salon Maiden
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:ORAS
Artist • Battle Chatelaine • Butler • Chef • Furisode Girl • Garçon • Gardener • Madame • Maid • Monsieur • Owner • Preschooler
Punk Girl • Punk Guy • Rising Star • Roller Skater • Schoolboy • Schoolgirl • Scientist • Tourist • Veteran • Waitress • Worker
Sinnoh Ace Trainer • Aroma Lady • Artist • Battle Girl • Beauty • Bird Keeper • Black Belt • Bug Catcher • Cameraman • Camper • Champion
Clown • Collector • Commander • Cowgirl • Cyclist • Double Team • Dragon Tamer • Elite Four • Fisher* • Gentleman • Guitarist
Gym Leader* • Hiker • Idol • Interviewers • Jogger • Lady • Lass • Madame* • Ninja Boy • Parasol Lady • Picnicker • PI • Poké Fan*
Poké Kid • Pokémon Breeder* • Pokémon Ranger* • Pokémon Trainer* • Police Officer* • Psychic • Rancher • Ranchers*
Reporter • Rich Boy • Roughneck • Ruin Maniac • Sailor • School Kid • Scientist • Skier • Swimmer • Team Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt* • Tower Tycoon • Tuber • Twins • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker • Young Couple • Youngster
Arcade StarPt • Castle ValetPt • Factory HeadPt • Hall MatronPt • MaidPt • GAME FREAK'sBDSP
Unova Ace Trainer • Artist • Backers • Backpacker • Baker • Battle Girl • Biker • Black Belt • Champion • Clerk
Cyclist • Dancer • Depot Agent • Doctor • Elite Four • Fisherman • GAME FREAK • Gentleman • Gym Leader*
Harlequin • Hiker • Hooligans • Hoopster • Infielder • Janitor • Lady • Lass • Linebacker • Maid • Motorcyclist • Musician
Nurse • Nursery Aide • Parasol Lady • Pilot • Pokéfan • PKMN Breeder • PKMN Ranger • Pokémon Trainer* • Policeman
Preschooler • Psychic • Rich Boy • Roughneck • School Kid • Scientist • Smasher • Socialite • Striker • Subway Boss
Swimmer • Team Plasma • Team Plasma Grunt • The RichesBW • Twins • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker • Youngster
BeautyB2W2 • Boss TrainerB2W2 • GuitaristB2W2
Pokéstar Studios only:B2W2
A-list Actor • Actor • Actress • Big Star • Celebrity • Chic Actress • Child Star • Comedian
Fine Actor • Movie Star • New Actress • Star Actor • Suit Actor • Unique Star • Veteran Star
Pokémon World Tournament only:B2W2
Junior Representative • Master Representative • Senior Representative
World Champion • World Finalist • World Runner-up
Blueberry Academy only:SV
BB League Champion • BB League Elite Four • Blueberry Academy Director
Director • Instructor • League Club • Student • Top Champion
Kalos Ace Duo • Ace Trainer • Artist • Artist Family • Backpacker • Battle Girl • Beauty • Black Belt • Brains & Brawn
Butler • Champion • Chef • Driver • Elite Four • Fairy Tale Girl • Fisherman • Furisode Girl • Garçon • Gardener
Hex Maniac • Hiker • Honeymooners • Lass • Leader • Lumiose Gang Member • Mysterious Sisters • Owner
Poké Fan • Poké Fan Family • Pokémon Breeder • Pokémon Professor • Pokémon Ranger • Pokémon Trainer
Preschooler • Psychic • Punk Couple • Punk Girl • Punk Guy • Rangers • Rising Star • Roller Skater
Schoolboy • Schoolgirl • Scientist • Sky Trainer • Successor • Suspicious Child • Suspicious Lady
Suspicious Woman • Swimmer • Team Flare • Team Flare Admin • Team Flare Boss • Team Flare Grunt
Tourist • Twins • Veteran • Waitress • Worker • Youngster
Battle Chateau ranks:
By male: Baron • Viscount • Earl • Marquis • Duke • Grand Duke
By female: Baroness • Viscountess • Countess • Marchioness • Duchess • Grand Duchess
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:
Battle Chatelaine • Lady • Madame • Maid • Monsieur • Rich Boy
Unused Trainer classes:
Ace Surfer • Swimmers
Galar Artist • Backpacker • Beauty • Black Belt • Cabbie • Café Master • Cameraman • Champion • Colleagues • Cook • Dancer • Daring Couple
Doctor • Fisher • GAME FREAK's • Gym Challenger • Gym Leader • Gym Trainer • Gentleman • Hiker • Interviewers • Lass • League Staff
Macro Cosmos's • Madame • Medical Team • Model • Music Crew • Musician • Office Worker • Poké Kid • Pokémon Breeder
Pokémon Trainer • Police Officer • Postman • Rail Staff • Reporter • Schoolboy • Schoolgirl • Swimmer • Team Yell Grunt • Worker • Youngster
Expansion Pass only:
Dojo Master • Dojo Matron • Master Dojo Student
Paldea Artist • Backpacker • Black Belt • Cabbie • Champion • Cook • Courier • Director • Dragon Tamer • Elite Four • Gym Leader
Gym Trainer • Hiker • Instructor • Janitor • Model • Musician • Office Worker • Poké Maniac • Pokémon Trainer
Scientist • Student • Team Star • Team Star Grunt • Top Champion • Waiter • Waitress • Worker • Youngster
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero only:
Glitterati


Pokémon League logo.png The Pokémon League Paldea Gym Logo.png
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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