Black Belt (Trainer class)

A Black Belt (Blackbelt in Generation II, Japanese: からておう Karate King) is a type of Pokémon trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. They are generally depicted as young men in headband and gi striking a fighting pose.

They specialize in Fighting-type Pokémon.

Their female counterpart seems to be the Battle Girl or Crush Girl.

Appearance

Black Belt Sprites

File:GenIBlackbelt.png Image from Pokémon Red and Blue

File:GSC Blackbelt.png Image from Pokémon Gold and Silver

File:RSE Blackbelt.png Image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

File:FL BlackBelt.png Image from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

File:DP Black Belt.png Image from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

In other languages

• French: Karateka
• German: Schwarzgurt
• Italian: Cinturanera
• Korean: 태권왕 (Taegweonwang)
• Spanish: Karateka