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:''For the character in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] referred to as "Pokémon Trainer," see [[Red (game)]].''
'''Trainer classes''' are the types of [[Pokémon Trainer]]s one can battle in all [[main series]] Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a {{OBP|Psychic|Trainer class}} is a young adult with telekinetic powers who train {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon. All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the [[Ace Trainer]] overworld sprite, which is shared with [[Dragon Tamer]]s and [[Pokémon Ranger (Trainer class)|Pokémon Ranger]]s. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain [[double battle]]s; for example a [[Crush Girl]] and a {{OBP|Black Belt|Trainer class}} can team up to form a [[Crush Kin]]; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a [[Tag battle]].
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[[Image:Pokemon trainers.jpg|thumb|Pokémon Trainers: {{ga|Brendan}}, {{ga|May}}, {{ga|Blue}}, a [[Team Magma]] grunt, and a [[Team Aqua]] grunt.]]
A '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a person who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for and {{pkmn|battle}}s with Pokémon. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are all Trainers.


==Background==
==Generation I==
Many Trainers leave home at about the age of ten, sometimes accompanied with a [[starter Pokémon]] obtained from a [[Pokémon professor]], such as {{prof|Oak}}. Many will travel around one or more [[region]]s, doing such things as gathering information for a [[Pokédex]], perfecting their technique, collecting [[badge]]s, and working to become a [[Pokémon master]]. No matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow - when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a battle.
* [[Beauty]]
[[Image:SugimoriTrainers.png|thumb|left|Trainers from different classes: A [[Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt]], a [[Lass]], and a [[Bug Catcher]]]]
* [[Biker]]
Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of [[Trainer class|classes]]: [[Youngster]]s tend to stay close to home, and [[Bug Catcher]]s swarm about the {{t|Bug}}-filled forests; [[Hiker]]s traverse mountains and [[caves]], and [[Cool Trainer]]s aspire to compete in the [[Pokémon League]]. A Trainer's class may reflect their Pokémon of choice, the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even among their classes, Trainers may vary greatly.
* [[Bird Keeper]]
* {{OBP|Black Belt|Trainer class|Blackbelt}}
* [[Giovanni|Boss]]**
* [[Bug Catcher]]
* [[Burglar]]
* [[Champion]]*
* [[Channeler]]
* [[Cool Trainer|Cooltrainer]]
* [[Cue Ball]]
* [[Elite Four]]*
* [[Engineer]]
* [[Fisherman]]
* [[Gamer|Gambler]]
* [[Gentleman]]
* [[Hiker]]
* [[Camper|Jr. Trainer♂]]
* [[Picnicker|Jr. Trainer♀]]
* [[Juggler]]
* [[Lass]]
* [[Leader]]*
* [[PokéManiac]]
* [[Pokémon Trainer]]
* {{OBP|Psychic|Trainer class}}
* [[Rival]]**
* [[Rocker]]
* [[Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket]]
* [[Sailor]]
* [[Scientist]]
* [[Super Nerd]]
* [[Swimmer]]
* [[Tamer]]
* [[Youngster]]
* DragonQueen
===Beta Trainer Classes===
* [[Chief]]
* [[Professor Oak|Pokémon Prof.]]


Many towns have a [[Gym]] run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a [[Gym Leader]].  Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, he or she awards them a Pokémon League [[badge]]. However, the Gym Leader may award the Trainer a badge for other reasons, since the badge is a symbol of the Trainer's skill. For example, [[Ash Ketchum]] won several of his early badges by refusing to take an unfair advantage or going out of his way to save a gym, which proved himself as an exceptional Trainer outside of battle.
(* Trainer class unnamed until Generation II)
(** Trainer class unnamed until Generation III)


Above the level of Gym Leaders are the [[Elite Four]] Trainers and {{pkmn|champion|Pokémon League champions}}. There are also a special class of Trainers known as the [[Frontier Brain]]s, but they are unique to {{game|Emerald}}, {{game|Platinum}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and part of a privately owned institution known as the [[Battle Frontier]], and so may not be recognized by the League. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and can only be challenged if a Trainer has met requirements such as winning eight badges. Should a Trainer defeat other Trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for him or her to be offered a place in these high ranks.
==Generation II==
===Gold/Silver===
* [[Boarder]]
* [[Camper]]
* [[Firebreather]]
* [[Guitarist]]
* [[Kimono Girl]]
* [[Medium]]
* [[Officer]]
* [[Picnicker]]
* [[PokéFan]]
* [[Rocket Executive]]
* [[Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]]
* [[Sage]]
* [[School Kid|Schoolboy]]
* [[Skier]]
* [[Swimmer|Swimmer♀]]
* [[Teacher]]
* [[Twins]]


===Crystal===
* [[Eusine|Mysticalman]]


==Generation III==
===Ruby/Sapphire===
* [[Aqua Admin]]
* [[Archie|Aqua Leader]]
* [[Aroma Lady]]
* [[Battle Girl]]
* [[Bug Maniac]]
* [[Collector]]
* [[Dragon Tamer]]
* [[Expert]]
* [[Hex Maniac]]
* [[Interviewers|Interviewer]]
* [[Kindler]]
* [[Lady]]
* [[Magma Admin]]
* [[Maxie|Magma Leader]]
* [[Ninja Boy]]
* [[Old Couple]]
* [[Parasol Lady]]
* {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Trainer class}}
* [[Pokémon Breeder]]
* [[Rich Boy]]
* [[Ruin Maniac]]
* [[Sis and Bro]]
* [[Sr. and Jr.]]
* [[Team Aqua Grunt]]
* [[Team Magma Grunt]]
* [[Triathlete]]
* [[Tuber]]
* [[Winstrate family|Winstrate]]
* [[Young Couple]]


However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of [[villainous team]]s. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.
===FireRed/LeafGreen===
* [[Cool Couple]]
* [[Crush Girl]]
* [[Crush Kin]]
* [[Painter]]
* [[Team Rocket Admin]]
* [[Team Rocket Grunt]]


== Super Smash Bros. Brawl ==
===Emerald===
{{main|Red (game)#In the Super Smash Bros. series|Red}}
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Arena Tycoon]]
*There is a {{player|playable character}} called "Pokémon Trainer" in the game [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. His appearance is based on {{ga|Red}}'s [[Generation III]] design, and he uses {{p|Squirtle|me}}{{p|Ivysaur|mb}}{{p|Charizard|ers}} of the [[evolution]] families of the [[Kanto]] {{pkmn2|starter}}s to battle against the others.
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Dome Ace]]
* [[Factory Head]]
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Palace Maven]]
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Pike Queen]]
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Pyramid King]]
* [[Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden]]


==Trivia==
===Colosseum/XD===
* For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about the Pokémon Trainer. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: さあ10さい　ぼくもわたしも　トレーナー ''Sā jussai, boku mo watashi mo torēnā.'' "Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."
* [[Area Leader]]
* Even though it's stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10, there are many Trainers that are obviously below the minimum age, such as the [[Twins|Twins Trainer class]] and the [[Tuber|Tuber Trainer class]].
* [[Athlete]]
* [[Bandana Guy]]
* [[Bodybuilder]]
* [[Casual Dude]]
* [[Casual Guy]]
* [[Chaser]]
* [[Nascour|Cipher]]
* [[Cipher Admin]]
* [[Exol|Cipher Cmdr]]
* [[Mayor Es Cade|Cipher Head]]
* [[Cipher Peon]]
* [[Curmudgeon]]
* [[Agnol|Deep King]]
* [[Fun Old Lady]]
* [[Fun Old Man]]
* [[Glasses Man]]
* [[Greevil|Grand Master]]
* {{OBP|Guy|Trainer class}}
* [[Hunter]]
* [[Chobin|Kaminko Aide]]
* [[Lady in Suit]]
* [[Matron]]
* [[Miror B.Peon]]
* [[Mt.BtlMaster]]
* [[Mystery Troop]]
* [[Myth Trainer]]
* [[Navigator]]
* [[Newscaster]]
* [[Justy|Pregymleader]]
* [[Rider]]
* [[Robo Groudon]]
* [[Cail|Rogue]]
* [[Roller Boy]]
* [[Shady Guy]]
* [[Naps|Spy]]
* [[St.Performer]]
* [[Supertrainer]]
* {{OBP|Team Snagem|Trainer class}}
* [[Gonzap|Snagem Head]]
* [[Zook|Thug]]
* [[VR Trainer]]
* [[Miror B.#In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Wanderer]]
* {{OBP|Worker|Colosseum}}


===In other languages===
==Generation IV==
*Chinese (Cantonese): 寵物小精靈訓練員 (''Chungmatsiujingling Fanlinyuen'')
===Diamond/Pearl===
*Chinese (Mandarin): 神奇寶貝訓練師 (''Shénqíbaǒbeì Xùnliànshī'')
* [[Artist]]
*French: ''Dresseur Pokémon''
* [[Belle & Pa]]
*German: ''Pokémon-Trainer''
* [[Cameraman]]
*Italian: ''Allenatore di Pokémon''
* [[Clown]]
*Korean: 포켓몬 트레이너 (''Pocketmon Trainer'')
* [[Commander]]
*Polish: ''Trener Pokémonów''
* [[Cowgirl]]
*Portuguese: ''Treinador Pokémon''
* [[Cyclist]]
*Spanish: ''Entrenador Pokémon''
* {{OBP|Double Team|Trainer class}}
* [[Galactic Grunt]]
* [[Cyrus|Galactic Boss]]
* [[Idol]]
* [[Jogger]]
* [[Poké Kid]]
* [[Rancher]]
* [[Reporter]]
* [[Socialite]]
* [[Veteran]]
* [[Waiter]]
* [[Waitress]]
* [[Worker]]
 
===Pokémon Battle Revolution===
* [[Bug-Catching Man]]
* [[Challenger]]
* [[Close Siblings]]
* [[Colosseum Leader]]
* [[Colosseum Master]]
* [[Cool Beauty]]
* [[Cute Maniac]]
* [[Electrifying Guy]]
* [[Future Girl]]
* [[Girl In Love]]
* [[Hardheaded Girl]]
* [[High-Tech Maniac]]
* [[Hiking Club Member]]
* [[Hiking Girl]]
* [[Icy Guy]]
* [[Joe Groupie]]
* [[Leader-in-Training]]
* [[Little Queen]]
* [[Lone Wolf]]
* [[Mature Couple]]
* [[May-December Couple]]
* [[Muddy Boy]]
* [[Ordinary Guy]]
* [[Ordinary Lady]]
* [[Passionate Man]]
* [[Passionate Rider]]
* [[Picnic Girl]]
* [[Pikachu Fan]]
* [[Poison Tongue Boy]]
* [[Pokétopia Master]]
* [[Sashay Fan Club]]
* [[Sci-Fi Maniac]]
* [[Shocking Girl]]
* [[Sightseer]]
* [[Steel Spirit]]
* [[Stubborn Boy]]
* [[Swimming Champ]]
* [[Swimming Club Member]]
* [[Three Brothers]]
* [[Three Sisters]]
* [[Tomboy]]
* [[Traveling Guy]]
* [[Traveling Lady]]
* [[Twin Brothers]]
* [[Twin Sisters]]
* [[Youthful Couple]]
 
===Platinum===
*[[Maid]]
*[[Arcade Star Dahlia|Arcade Star]]
*[[Castle Valet Darach and Caitlin|Castle Valet]]
*[[Hall Matron Argenta|Hall Matron]]
 
===HeartGold and SoulSilver===
*[[Elder]]


==See also==
* [[Trainer class]]


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Revision as of 22:42, 8 February 2010

Trainer classes are the types of Pokémon Trainers one can battle in all main series Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a Psychic is a young adult with telekinetic powers who train Template:Type2 Pokémon. All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the Ace Trainer overworld sprite, which is shared with Dragon Tamers and Pokémon Rangers. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain double battles; for example a Crush Girl and a Black Belt can team up to form a Crush Kin; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a Tag battle.

Generation I

Beta Trainer Classes

(* Trainer class unnamed until Generation II) (** Trainer class unnamed until Generation III)

Generation II

Gold/Silver

Crystal

Generation III

Ruby/Sapphire

FireRed/LeafGreen

Emerald

Colosseum/XD

Generation IV

Diamond/Pearl

Pokémon Battle Revolution

Platinum

HeartGold and SoulSilver


This Trainer Class article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.
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