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|name=Champion | |||
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|caption=Artwork of [[Galar]] Champion [[Leon]] from {{g|Sword and Shield}} | |||
|intro=[[Generation I]] | |||
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|members=[[#In the core series games|See list]] | |||
|anime=''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' <small>([[Pokémon anime|Series]])</small><br>''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Generations}})</small><br>''[[TW01|Letter]]'' <small>(''[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]]'')</small><br>''[[PE01|The Champion]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small><br>''[[PPW01|Breathe Out]]'' <small>(''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds|Paldean Winds]]'')</small> | |||
|manga=''[[PS040|A Charizard...and a Champion]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Adventures}})</small><br/>[[PZ10]] <small>({{pkmn|Zensho}})</small><br>''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Diamond and Pearl Adventure!}})</small><br>[[JBA4]] <small>([[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure|HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]])</small><br>''[[FAT3|A Very Important Thing]]'' <small>([[Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder|The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]])</small> | |||
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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''). | 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}}. | 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. | Starting in [[Generation VII]], the {{player}}, as Champion, can defend the title against challengers. | ||
==In the core series games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
[[File:Pokémon League Champion chamber SM.png|thumb|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 | [[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 | 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. | |||
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. | |||
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 {{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}}. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Known non-player Champions in the games: | Known non-player Champions in the games: | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}}/{{color2|{{ | ! 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}} | ||
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn League}} | ! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn League}} | ||
! colspan=" | ! colspan="1" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh League}} | ||
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; color:#{{unova color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova League}} | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{Gameabbrev1|RGBY}}{{Gameabbrev3|FRLG}} | | {{Gameabbrev1|RGBY}}{{Gameabbrev3|FRLG}} | ||
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| {{Gameabbrev3|RS}}{{Gameabbrev6|ORAS}} | | {{Gameabbrev3|RS}}{{Gameabbrev6|ORAS}} | ||
| {{Gameabbrev3|E}} | | {{Gameabbrev3|E}} | ||
| colspan= | | colspan=1 | {{Gameabbrev4|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}} | ||
| {{Gameabbrev5|BW}} | |||
| {{Gameabbrev5|B2W2}} | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}} | | {{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Trace (game)|Trace}} | | {{color2|000|Trace (game)|Trace}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Lance}} | | {{color2|000|Lance}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}}{{tt|*| | | {{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}}{{tt|*|Former Champion of Kanto}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Steven Stone|Steven}} | | {{color2|000|Steven Stone|Steven}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Wallace}} | | {{color2|000|Wallace}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Cynthia}} | | {{color2|000|Cynthia}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Alder}} | |||
| {{color2|000|Iris}} | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Blue.png|150x150px]] | | [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Blue.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[File:Lets Go Pikachu Eevee | | [[File:Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Trace.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Lance.png|150x150px]] | | [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Lance.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Red.png|150x150px]] | | [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Red.png|150x150px]] | ||
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| [[File:Emerald Wallace.png|150x150px]] | | [[File:Emerald Wallace.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[File:Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Cynthia.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="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}} | ||
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| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|fff|Steel (type)|Steel}} | | style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|fff|Steel (type)|Steel}} | ||
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{color2|fff|Water (type)|Water}} | | style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{color2|fff|Water (type)|Water}} | ||
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{ | | 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}}" | {| 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}} | ||
! style="background:#{{ | ! colspan="3" style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Galar League}} | ||
! colspan=" | ! 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" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{Gameabbrev6|XY}} | | {{Gameabbrev6|XY}} | ||
| colspan=3 | {{Gameabbrev8|SwSh}} | | colspan=3 | {{Gameabbrev8|SwSh}} | ||
| colspan=4 | {{Gameabbrev9|SV}} | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{color2|000|Diantha}} | | {{color2|000|Diantha}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Leon}} | | {{color2|000|Leon}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Mustard}}{{tt|*| | | {{color2|000|Mustard}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Peony}}{{tt|*| | | {{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" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:XY Diantha.png|150x150px]] | | [[File:XY Diantha.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[File:Sword Shield Leon.png|150x150px]] | | [[File:Sword Shield Leon.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[File:Sword Shield Mustard.png|150x150px]] | | [[File:Sword Shield Mustard.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[File:Sword Shield Peony.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="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{unknown color}}" | {{color2|fff|Type|Various}} | ||
| style="background:#{{ | | 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="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}} | |||
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{ | |||
|} | |} | ||
==In the | ==In the spin-off games== | ||
===Pokémon Trading Card Game series=== | ===Pokémon Trading Card Game series=== | ||
In {{ | 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. | ||
In [[Pokémon Card | 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. | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan= | ! 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" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
! colspan=2 | {{color2|{{ | ! {{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" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{color2|000|Ronald (TCG GB)|Ronald}} | |||
| {{color2|000|Mark (TCG GB)|Mark}} | |||
| {{color2|000|Mint (TCG GB)|Mint}} | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:Ronald.png|150x150px]] | |||
| | | [[File:Mark.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[File:Mint 2.png|150x150px]] | |||
| | |||
|} | |} | ||
===Pokkén Tournament=== | ===Pokkén Tournament=== | ||
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 {{ | 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. | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{steel color}}; border: 4px solid #{{steel color}}" colspan=8 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{steel color}}; border: 4px solid #{{steel color}}" colspan=8 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
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| [[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 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}}}} | | [[File:Pokkén Machamp.png|120px]]<br>{{pcolor|Machamp|{{black color dark}}}} | ||
|} | |||
===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. | |||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 4px solid #{{moon color}}; color:white" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | |||
|- | |||
! 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]] | |||
|} | |||
===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]]. {{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 [[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. | |||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 4px solid #BABACC; background:#F3F3FF" | |||
|- style="font-size: 95%; font-weight: bold" | |||
| colspan=9 style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytop|15px}}" | {{color2|{{Masters color dark}}|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}} | |||
|- | |||
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{Masters color light}}" | {{color2|{{Masters color dark}}|Pokémon Masters League}} | |||
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}}/{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Johto 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]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Scottie}}{{tt|*|Only if the male player character is picked}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Bettie}}{{tt|*|Only if the female player character is picked}} | |||
| 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}} | |||
|- | |||
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" color:#{{unova color dark}}| {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova League}} | |||
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Kalos 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]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Alder (Masters)|Alder}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Iris}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Iris (Masters)|Iris}} | |||
| 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}} | |||
|- | |||
! colspan="11" style="background:#{{Masters color light}}" | {{color2|{{Masters color dark}}|Neo Champions|Neo Champion Stadium}} | |||
|- | |||
! 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}} | |||
! 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== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File: | [[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 | 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 [[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 Orange League | 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 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]]'', | 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): | 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}}" | |||
|- | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}}/{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Johto League}} | |||
! 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]] | |||
|} | |||
{| style="background: #{{Pokémon color | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}" | ||
|- | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
|- | ! colspan="2" style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | {{color2|{{Pokémon color dark}}|World Coronation Series}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| {{color2|000|Leon (anime)|Leon}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Ash}} | |||
|- style="background: # | | {{color2|000|Ash Ketchum|Ash}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| [[File:Leon anime JN.png|150x150px]] | |||
| [[File:Ash JN.png|150x150px]] | |||
| {{ | |||
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|- style="background: # | |||
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|- style="background: # | |||
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|} | |} | ||
A list of episodes in which a Champion (excluding Ash) appears can be found {{cat|Episodes in which a Champion appears|here}}. | A list of episodes in which a Champion (excluding Ash) appears can be found {{cat|Episodes in which a Champion appears|here}}. | ||
===Pokémon Origins=== | ===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 | 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]]: | Known Champions in [[Pokémon Origins]]: | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}" | |||
{| style="background: #{{Pokémon color | |- | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}} | |||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{ | | {{color2|000|Blue (Origins)|Blue}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Red}} | ||
| | | {{color2|000|Red (Origins)|Red}} | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{ | | [[File:Blue PO.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Red PO.png|150x150px]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
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Known Champions in [[Pokémon Generations]]: | Known Champions in [[Pokémon Generations]]: | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}" | |||
{| style="background: #{{Pokémon color | |- | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}} | |||
|- style="background: # | ! 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]] | ||
|- style="background: # | | [[File:Cynthia PG.png|150x150px]] | ||
| {{ | | [[File:Diantha PG.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Calem PG.png|150x150px]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
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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. | 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}}" | |||
|- | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; color:#{{galar color dark}} | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Galar 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=== | ===Pokémon Evolutions=== | ||
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Known Champions in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]: | Known Champions in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]: | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}" | |||
|- | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
! colspan="1" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; color:#{{galar color dark}} | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Galar 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}}" | |||
|- | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
! colspan=3 | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}} | |||
|- 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]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{tcg psychic color}}" | {{color2|fff|Psychic (TCG)|Psychic}} | |||
| style="background:#{{tcg fighting color}}" | {{color2|fff|Fighting (TCG)|Fighting}} | |||
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{tcg grass color}}" | {{color2|fff|Grass (TCG)|Grass}} | |||
|} | |||
{| style="background: #{{Pokémon color | ===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}}" | |||
|- style="background: # | |- | ||
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| | ! colspan="2" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}} | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Paldea League}} | ||
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| | | {{color2|000|Geeta}}{{tt|*|Top Champion}} | ||
| | | {{color2|000|Nemona}} | ||
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| [[ | | [[File:Rika Poppy Geeta Paldean Winds.png|150x150px]] | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
=== | [[File:Hoenn Elite Four Adventures.png|thumb|220px|[[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 {{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. | |||
{| style=" | The following are the known Champions in the Pokémon Adventures manga: | ||
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| {{ | ! colspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}} | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Indigo League}} | ||
| | ! colspan="6" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn League}} | ||
|- style="background: # | ! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}} | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh League}} | ||
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| [[ | | {{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}} | |||
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| [[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]] | |||
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| [[File:Cynthia Adventures.png|150x150px]] | |||
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! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}} | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova League}} | |||
! 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}} | |||
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| {{color2|000|Alder}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Iris}} | |||
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| {{color2|000|Diantha}} | |||
| {{color2|000|Mustard}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}} | |||
| {{color2|000|Peony}}{{tt|*|Former Champion}} | |||
| {{color2|000|Leon}} | |||
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| [[File:Diantha Adventures.png|150x150px]] | |||
| [[File:Mustard Adventures.png|150x150px]] | |||
| [[File:Peony Adventures.png|150x150px]] | |||
| [[File:Leon Adventures.png|150x150px]] | |||
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The following are the known Champions in | ===Pokémon Zensho=== | ||
The following are the known Champions in [[Pokémon Zensho]]: | |||
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| {{color2|000|Shigeru (Zensho)|Shigeru}}{{tt|*|Succeeded by Satoshi}} | |||
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===Pokémon Battle Frontier=== | ===Pokémon Battle Frontier=== | ||
The following are the known Champions in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]: | The following are the known Champions in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]: | ||
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|- style="background: # | ! style="background:#{{unknown color light}} | {{color2|{{unknown color dark}}|Unknown|Unknown League}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In {{pmin|France|French}} localizations, Gym Leader is translated to ''Champion'', while Champion is translated to ''Maître'', meaning "master". | * In {{pmin|France|French}} localizations, Gym Leader is translated to ''Champion'', while Champion is translated to ''Maître'', meaning "master". | ||
* In some languages, including {{pmin|Denmark|Danish}} and {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}}, "Pokémon Champion" is translated the same way as "[[Pokémon Master]]". | |||
* [[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. | * [[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. | ||
** Although [[Alder]] has Pokémon above level 70, he is not battled as Champion until the post-credits rematch against the {{un|Pokémon League}}. | ** Although [[Alder]] has Pokémon above level 70, he is not battled as Champion until the post-credits rematch against the {{un|Pokémon League}}. | ||
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* 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. | * 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. | ||
* Despite Alder not being a [[Type expert|type specialist]], half of his Champion [[party|team]] consists of {{t|Bug}} types. | * Despite Alder not being a [[Type expert|type specialist]], half of his Champion [[party|team]] consists of {{t|Bug}} types. | ||
* [[Peony]] is the only Champion who never battles the player with a full team of six Pokémon. | * [[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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|ar=بطل '' | |ar=بطل ''Baṭal'' | ||
|zh_yue=冠軍 ''Gungwān'' | |zh_yue=冠軍 ''Gungwān'' | ||
|zh_cmn=冠軍 / 冠军 ''Guànjūn'' | |zh_cmn=冠軍 / 冠军 ''Guànjūn'' | ||
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|ko=챔피언 ''Champion'' | |ko=챔피언 ''Champion'' | ||
|pl=Wielki Mistrz ({{male}})<br>Wielka Mistrzyni ({{female}}) | |no=Regjerende mester | ||
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[[Category:Pokémon Generations characters]] | [[Category:Pokémon Generations characters]] | ||
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- Champion redirects here. For the song, see Champion (song).
| Champion チャンピオン Champion | |
 Artwork of Galar Champion Leon from Pokémon Sword and Shield | |
| Introduced in | Generation I |
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| 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 |
| 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) |
| 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:
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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.
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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.
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 Rank A Chroma League クロマリーグ Chroma League |
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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.
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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.
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.
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In the anime
Main series
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):
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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| Professor Oak* | Red* | Sidney* | Phoebe* | Glacia* | Drake* | Steven* | Wallace | Cynthia |
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| Alder* | Iris | Diantha | Mustard* | Peony* | Leon | Nemona |
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Pokémon Zensho
The following are the known Champions in Pokémon Zensho:
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| Shigeru* | Satoshi |
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Pokémon Battle Frontier
The following are the known Champions in Pokémon Battle Frontier:
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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.
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See also
- Pokémon Master
- Top Coordinator
- Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears
- Category:Champions' Pokémon
| Pokémon Champions | |
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| 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 |
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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) |
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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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