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[[File:Anime Ash.png|200px|thumb|[[Ash Ketchum]], a human in the [[Pokémon world]].]]

'''Humans''' are the dominant species of the [[Pokémon world]] and are found in all [[Region|regions]] barring those in which the [[Pokémon World (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|Pikachu's Adventure]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]] are set, although the former features once-human characters. The [[Pokémon anime]] and [[Version|main series]] of [[Pokémon games]] revolve around the relationship between humans and Pokémon.

Unlike the relationship between {{wp|humans}} and animals in the real world, the one between humans and Pokémon is almost universally portrayed as one of complete genetic distinction. The topic of just how humans and Pokémon are related to one another has never been broached except in a few [[Sinnoh myths]], where it is mentioned that humans and Pokémon once coexisted as a single species.

Humans have achieved a level of technology unparalleled by any other species on the planet. Much of human technology appears to be based around the concept of human-Pokémon relations; this technology includes the ubiquitous [[Poké Ball]] as well as teleportation and data transfer systems designed to store and move captured Pokémon at their Trainer's convenience. Humans have also created [[artificial Pokémon]], such as {{p|Porygon}}, a product of artificial intelligence programming and light manipulation, and {{p|Mewtwo}}, a powerful clone of {{p|Mew}}. Apparently this knack for technology dates back to ancient times as there are many examples of lost civilizations that utilized similar technology.  

Humans in the Pokémon world have behavioral characteristics paralleling those of actual humans and are often featured as both the main protagonists and the main antagonists in both the anime and games. In terms of physical characteristics, the humans of the Pokémon world are visually similar to real-world humans and exhibit a similar degree of diversity in appearance. Noteworthy differences include hair and eye color naturally manifested in any hue. The humans of the Pokémon world are also capable of withstanding physical trauma that would seriously hurt or kill a real person, such as being burned, frozen or electrocuted. A few individuals even possess abilities that are well beyond those of real-world humans, such as {{OBP|Psychic|Trainer class}} or [[Aura]] powers.

The human culture of the Pokémon world, much like the technology, is depicted as revolving around Pokémon. The care and research of Pokémon is shown to be of primary importance and [[Pokémon Battle|Pokémon Battles]] are a universal pastime. Facilities such as [[Pokémon Centers]], [[Pokémon Gyms]] and even entire arenas and stadiums have been built to this end. So important are Pokémon to humans that they were revered or even outright worshiped in certain parts of the world, especially [[legendary Pokémon]], so named because of their prominent roles in myths and legends. However, this fascination with Pokémon is not always benevolent; various individuals and organizations with motives ranging from greed to grandiosity have repeatedly tried to exploit Pokémon to further their own agendas, often at the expense of the well being of Pokémon, other people or even the very world itself. This is not always the case as humans are equally capable of good as they are evil, and are able to see the error of their ways; however, only time will tell if they are also able to learn from their mistakes.

*[[Pokémon Sommelier]]: Specializes in identifying the compatibility between Pokémon and their Trainers.