Title

Example of titles displaying in battle

A title or special title is a phrase that can display after a Pokémon's name when it is sent out in battle. Titles were introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

If a Pokémon has any mark or Ribbon, the title corresponding to it can be freely toggled on and off. Only one title can be active at a time. In Link Battles, any titles on the opposing team's Pokémon will display as well.

List of Titles

From League Ribbons

• the Champion
• the Sinnoh Champion
• the Kalos Champion
• the Hoenn Champion
• the Alola Champion
• the Galar Champion

From Contest Ribbons

• the Former Star
• the Vintage Beauty
• the Former Idol
• the Historic Genius
• the Formerly Buff
• the Shining Star
• the Treasured Memory

From Tower Ribbons

• the Veteran
• the Master
• the Tree Victor
• the Tree Master
• the Tower Master
• the Exciting Memory

From Memorial Ribbons

• the Model for Paintings
• the Once Well-Trained
• the Once Cowardly
• the Once Shaken
• the Once Imperfect
• the Once Well-Rested
• the Once Sleepy
• the Once Cheery
• the Gorgeous
• the Royal
• the Gorgeous Royal
• the Strutter
• the Record Holder
• the Living Legend
• the Great Friend
• the Tried and True
• the Royal Master
• the Rank Master

From Gift Ribbons

• the Victor
• the Triumphant
• the 100x Victorious
• the World Conqueror
• the Pokémon Fan
• the Celebratory
• the Festive
• the Best Buddy
• the Premium
• the Cherished
• the Wish Granter
• the Battle Champion
• the Regional Champion
• the National Champion
• the World Champion

Trivia

• Nincada that evolve in Pokémon Sword and Shield only pass their ribbons and marks onto the Ninjask, leaving the Shedinja with no Ribbons or marks. However, a bug allows an equipped Ribbon or mark's Title to remain on the Shedinja despite not having the Ribbon/mark that grants it. This persists through trades, and even in Pokémon HOME, until the Title is unequipped or a different Ribbon/mark is selected.

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