Champion (Trainer class)

A Champion (Japanese: チャンピオン Champion) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. It is the name given for the Trainer who last defeated the Elite Four and the previous Pokémon champion.

Although the player character is always introduced to the Champion before challenging the Elite Four, there is often nothing to suggest their status, so it is often a "surprise" to find out that that person is the Champion.

After becoming Champion, the player returns home, rather than staying at the Pokémon League to fight challengers. The previous Champion keeps his/her position. This may be a decision of the player character and his/her family rather than official Pokémon League rules, as Champion Blue also keeps his position.

List of champions

Kanto/Johto

Kanto/Johto Champion Sprites File:RBChamp.PNG File:YellowChampionBlue.png File:Lancegsc.gif File:FL Blue.png Blue's Champion sprite from Red and Blue Blue's Champion sprite from Yellow Lance's sprite from Gold, Silver, and Crystal Blue's Champion sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen

Hoenn

Hoenn Champion Sprites File:RS Steven.png File:E-Wallace.png Steven's sprite from Ruby and Sapphire Wallace's sprite from Emerald

Sinnoh

Sinnoh Champion Sprites File:DP Shirona.png File:CynthiaPlatinum.gif Cynthia's sprite from Diamond and Pearl Cynthia's sprite from Platinum

Trivia

• Unlike the Elite Four, all five Champions have appeared in the anime at some point (Gary counting in Blue's place).

In other languages

• French: Maitre
• German: Champ
• Italian: Campione
• Korean: 챔피언 (Champion)
• Spanish: Campeón

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