Worker (Trainer class)

Worker
作業員 Laborer
VSWorker SV.png
VS model from Scarlet and Violet
Other names はたらくおじさん Working Man (Japanese Generation III)
Introduced in Generation III
Appears in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl
Scarlet and Violet
Colosseum, XD
Gender Both*
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
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Anime debut Genesect and the Legend Awakened
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
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Manga debut Sandstorm (Adventures)

A Worker (Japanese: はたらくおじさん Working Man in Generation III, 作業員(さぎょういん) Laborer in Generation IV onwards) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation III games, where they appeared in Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. They later appeared in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. Workers can also appear in Johto's Battle Frontier.

They are generally depicted as young-to-middle-aged men with hardhats and tools, with female Workers debuting in Sword and Shield as tall blond women. They appear to be similar to the Engineer class, but they use different Pokémon. They use Rock-, Fighting-, Steel-, and Ground-type Pokémon. In the Battle Subway and Battle Maison, they specialize in Pokémon benefiting from sandstorm.

In Black and White, some Workers dress in warmer clothing for colder climates, similar to the Ace Trainers that are on Route 217 and in Snowpoint Gym. They are mainly found in Cold Storage; they still use mainly Fighting-type Pokémon, but several also use Ice-type Pokémon. While the Cold Storage is no longer accessible in Black 2 and White 2, bundled-up Workers can still be found in places such as Twist Mountain. In the Battle Subway, these specialize in Ice-type Pokémon.

Logo of Timburr Builders, as seen on Galar Worker helmets

Gallery

Artwork

  
Art from X and Y

Sprites and models

In the core series

              
Prototype sprite from
Diamond and Pearl March 26 build
Sprite from
Generation IV*
Sprite from
Black and White
Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Sprite from
Black and White
(Snow)
Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
(Snow)
VS portraits from
Generation VI*
        
Overworld sprite from
Generation IV*
Overworld sprite from
Generation V
Overworld sprite from
Generation V
(Snow)}
Overworld models from
Generation VI*
          
In-battle model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun,
and Ultra Moon
VS model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun,
and Ultra Moon
VS models from
Sword and Shield
VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
VS model from
Scarlet and Violet
      
Overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Y-Comm profile images from
Sword and Shield
Overworld model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In other games

   
VS sprite from
Colosseum
VS sprite from
XD: Gale of Darkness

Trainer list

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Diamond and Pearl)/Worker

Pokémon Platinum


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)/Worker

Pokémon Black and White


See more: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Worker

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2


See more: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Worker

Pokémon X and Y


See more: List of Battle Maison Trainers/Worker

Pokémon Sun and Moon


See more:
List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Worker
List of Battle Tree Trainers/Worker

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon


See more:
List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Worker
List of Battle Tree Trainers/Worker

Pokémon Sword and Shield


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Galar)/Worker

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)/Worker

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet


Pokémon Colosseum

Story Mode


Battle Mode


Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness


In the anime

Main series

A group of Workers (referred to here as miners) appeared in Shapes of Things to Come!, where they and their Pokémon were working in the Oreburgh Mine.

A group of Workers appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened. Their work was interfered by flickering streetlights, caused by the Genesect Army's actions at Pokémon Hills. Fortunately, their Ampharos was able to give them light with its tail, allowing the men to continue their work.

A Worker appeared in an image in Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!, where he and a group of Machop were seen working on the construction of a new Gym in Vermilion City.

A group of Workers appeared in Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!. They were working at a mine in Galar when a stray beam of Dynamax energy caused a nearby Coalossal to Gigantamax and go on a rampage. Ash and Leon were able to stop it, but the Workers threw rocks at Coalossal, only to be stopped by Ash before leaving.

Pokémon

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Machoke
Machoke was seen working in the Oreburgh Mine.

None of Machoke's moves are known.

Debut Shapes of Things to Come!
 
Machamp
Machamp was seen working in the Oreburgh Mine.

None of Machamp's moves are known.

Debut Shapes of Things to Come!
 
Hariyama
Hariyama was seen working in the Oreburgh Mine.

None of Hariyama's moves are known.

Debut Shapes of Things to Come!
M16
 
Gurdurr and Conkeldurr
Gurdurr and Conkeldurr were seen helping their owners in their work.

None of Gurdurr and Conkeldurr's moves are known.

Debut Genesect and the Legend Awakened
 
Watchog
Watchog was seen guarding the Workers' work-site.

None of Watchog's moves are known.

Debut Genesect and the Legend Awakened
 
Ampharos
Ampharos was seen providing the Workers light when the streetlights started to flicker.

Ampharos's only known move is Flash.

Debut Genesect and the Legend Awakened
JN003
 
Machop
Multiple Machop were seen in an image with a Worker, where they were working on the construction of a new Gym in Vermilion City.

None of Machop's moves are known.

Debut Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Assistant, a group of Workers were at a construction site visited by Oleana.

Two Workers appeared in The Gathering of Stars.

Pokémon

 
Timburr, Gurdurr, and Conkeldurr
A Timburr, a Gurdurr, and a Conkeldurr were seen at a construction site that Oleana visited.

None of their moves are known.

Debut Assistant
 
Copperajah
A Copperajah was seen at a construction site that Oleana visited.

None of Copperajah's moves are known.

Debut Assistant
 
Carkol
A Carkol was seen at a construction site that Oleana visited.

None of Carkol's moves are known.

Debut Assistant

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

 
Two Workers in Pokémon Adventures

History

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Putting a Crimp in Kricketot, a Worker in Oreburgh City is seen loudly scolding his Psyduck, nicknamed "Yeller" (Japanese: きいろ Yellow), for playing with the controls of a bulldozer. Psyduck had caused the machine to roll down the hill, putting Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum in danger. The Worker apologizes to them, and Platinum asks him for a tour of the Oreburgh Mine as repayment, hoping to dig for coals. Diamond and Pearl initially let her go by herself with the Worker. However, they go after her as soon as Chatler tells the location of the mine to the boys by repeating the Worker's voice. After Platinum's Piplup defeats a swarm of Kricketune, the Worker mentions that Roark envisioned the mine as a place to dig for coal, and for training Pokémon as well. Piplup's pride is hurt because she has not participated in the past few battles together with Diamond and Pearl's Pokémon, so the Worker suggests Platinum to go challenge the Oreburgh Gym to help Piplup regain her confidence. In Brash Bronzong I, the Worker who owns a Psyduck is seen again. He and Roark talk about Byron investigating Team Galactic in Canalave City.

In A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium, Roark is seen talking to some friendly Workers at the Oreburgh Mine. Roark tells them about some of the Fossils he dug out from the Underground. The Workers introduce Roark to Platinum and tell him that Platinum intends to challenge the Oreburgh Gym.

Black & White arc

Workers Felix (Japanese: カンキチ Kankichi), Rich (Japanese: リイチ Rīchi), Sterling (Japanese: ギンジ Ginji), Don (Japanese: タモツ Tamotsu), and Heath (Japanese: タイゾウ Taizō) work as miners for Clay. They were first seen in Lights, Camera...Action, where they and Clay unearthed a mysterious stone at the Desert Resort. Later, in Mine Mayhem, Heath was ordered to bring Black to the Driftveil Gym so that he and Clay could have their Gym battle. All of the Workers here are based on the Workers found either in the Driftveil Gym or Twist Mountain in Black and White.

Several Workers made an appearance at Route 4 in Sandstorm. They were playing a game of card flip during their break. However, one of the Workers turned out to be a disguised Team Plasma Grunt. The Grunt was exposed and beaten by Grimsley.

A group of Workers, some of them in their winter clothes, was seen in Drawing Bridges amongst the Trainers waiting to get to cross the Driftveil Drawbridge.

Black 2 & White 2 arc

Another group of miners working for Clay, named Tavarius (Japanese: タケオ Takeo), Tibor (Japanese: ツナシロウ Tsunashirō), Pasqual (Japanese: トオル Tooru), and Friedrich (Japanese: フンボルト Humboldt) appeared in Giant Chasm. They were seen helping Clay free the people trapped in the ice in Opelucid City. Like the workers seen in Lights, Camera...Action, they could be found in the Driftveil Gym in Black 2 and White 2.

Sword & Shield arc

In Crackle!! Practice Battle, a Worker in a X & Y design watched as Leon attempted to herd the Wooloo away from the Wedgehurst Station, but to no avail.

Pokémon

 
Yeller
A Psyduck named Yeller was first seen driving a bulldozer, almost running over Platinum, and being scolded by its Trainer. It is frequently shown to take interest in driving a bulldozer, much to its Trainer's chagrin. It was later revealed to have been used by Team Galactic to blockade Route 210 along with other Psyduck, who were subsequently cured of their headache by Cynthia.

None of Yeller's moves are known.

Debut Putting a Crimp in Kricketot
 
Petilil
Petilil was one of the Pokemon seen with their Trainers entering the Route 4 gate for a break.

None of Petilil's moves are known.

Debut Sandstorm
 
Swadloon
Swadloon was one of the Pokemon seen with their Trainers entering the Route 4 gate for a break.

None of Swadloon's moves are known.

Debut Sandstorm
 
Cottonee
Cottonee was seen with its Trainer, waiting for the Driftveil Drawbridge to lower.

None of Cottonee's moves are known.

Debut Drawing Bridges
 
Krokorok
Krokorok was seen with its Trainer in their winter clothes, waiting for the Driftveil Drawbridge to lower.

None of Krokorok's moves are known.

Debut Drawing Bridges
 
Drilbur (×2)
2 Drilbur was seen with their Trainers, working to free the people trapped in the ice in Opelucid City.

None of Drilbur's moves are known.

Debut Giant Chasm
 
Baltoy
Baltoy was seen with their Trainers, working to free the people trapped in the ice in Opelucid City.

None of Baltoy's moves are known.

Debut Giant Chasm
 
Sandile
Sandile was seen with their Trainers, working to free the people trapped in the ice in Opelucid City.

None of Sandile's moves are known.

Debut Giant Chasm

In the TCG

 
Full Art print of Worker
Main article: Worker (Silver Tempest 167)

Worker was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sword & Shield Series (the Japanese Sword & Shield Era). It was first released in the Japanese Paradigm Trigger expansion and the English Silver Tempest expansion, with artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma. It was also released as a Full Art card and Secret card in the same Japanese and English expansions, with artwork by Yuu Nishida. It allows the player to draw three cards, then discard a Stadium card in play.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 工人 Gūngyàhn
Mandarin 工人 Gōngrén
  French Ouvrier ()
Ouvrière ()
  German Arbeiter ()
Arbeiterin ()
  Indonesian Pekerja
  Italian Lavoratore (, Colo, IV+)
Operaio (, XD)
Lavoratrice ()
  Korean 작업원 Jag'eopwon
  Brazilian Portuguese Operário ()
Trabalhadora ()
  Spanish Obrero (, IV)
Operario (, V+)
Trabajador (, Colo, XD)
Operaria ()
  Vietnamese Công nhân


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon

Hoenn Ace Trainer*Aqua AdminSEASAqua LeaderSEASAroma LadyBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack Belt
Bug CatcherBug ManiacCamperChampionCollectorDragon TamerElite FourExpertFisherman
GentlemanGuitaristHex ManiacHikerInterviewers*KindlerLadyLassLeaderMagma AdminREOR
Magma LeaderREORNinja BoyOld CoupleParasol LadyPicnickerPoké Fan*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Breeder*
Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*PsychicRich BoyRuin ManiacSailorSchoolkid*Sis & Bro*Swimmer
Team Aqua GruntSEASTeam Magma GruntREORTeammates*TriathleteTuberTwinsWinstrateYoung CoupleYoungster
Ace DuoORASBrains & BrawnORASBackpackerORASDelinquentORASFairy Tale GirlORASFare PrinceORAS
Free DiverORASLeadersORASLorekeeperORASMysterious SistersORASProprietorORASRotation GirlORAS
Scuba DiverORASSecret Base ExpertORASSecret Base TrainerORASSootopolitanORASStreet ThugORAS
Battle Frontier only:E
Arena TycoonDome AceFactory HeadPalace MavenPike QueenPyramid KingSalon Maiden
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:ORAS
ArtistBattle ChatelaineButlerChefFurisode GirlGarçonGardenerMadameMaidMonsieurOwnerPreschooler
Punk GirlPunk GuyRising StarRoller SkaterSchoolboySchoolgirlScientistTouristVeteranWaitressWorker
Sinnoh Ace TrainerAroma LadyArtistBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCameramanCamperChampion
ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP
Unova Ace TrainerArtistBackersBackpackerBakerBattle GirlBikerBlack BeltChampionClerk
CyclistDancerDepot AgentDoctorElite FourFishermanGAME FREAKGentlemanGym Leader*
HarlequinHikerHooligansHoopsterInfielderJanitorLadyLassLinebackerMaidMotorcyclistMusician
NurseNursery AideParasol LadyPilotPokéfanPKMN BreederPKMN RangerPokémon Trainer*Policeman
PreschoolerPsychicRich BoyRoughneckSchool KidScientistSmasherSocialiteStrikerSubway Boss
SwimmerTeam PlasmaTeam Plasma GruntThe RichesBWTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoungster
BeautyB2W2Boss TrainerB2W2GuitaristB2W2
Pokéstar Studios only:B2W2
A-list ActorActorActressBig StarCelebrityChic ActressChild StarComedian
Fine ActorMovie StarNew ActressStar ActorSuit ActorUnique StarVeteran Star
Pokémon World Tournament only:B2W2
Junior RepresentativeMaster RepresentativeSenior Representative
World ChampionWorld FinalistWorld Runner-up
Blueberry Academy only:SV
BB League ChampionBB League Elite FourBlueberry Academy Director
InstructorLeague ClubStudentTop Champion
Kalos Ace DuoAce TrainerArtistArtist FamilyBackpackerBattle GirlBeautyBlack BeltBrains & Brawn
ButlerChampionChefDriverElite FourFairy Tale GirlFishermanFurisode GirlGarçonGardener
Hex ManiacHikerHoneymoonersLassLeaderLumiose Gang MemberMysterious SistersOwner
Poké FanPoké Fan FamilyPokémon BreederPokémon ProfessorPokémon RangerPokémon Trainer
PreschoolerPsychicPunk CouplePunk GirlPunk GuyRangersRising StarRoller Skater
SchoolboySchoolgirlScientistSky TrainerSuccessorSuspicious ChildSuspicious Lady
Suspicious WomanSwimmerTeam FlareTeam Flare AdminTeam Flare BossTeam Flare Grunt
TouristTwinsVeteranWaitressWorkerYoungster
Battle Chateau ranks:
By male: BaronViscountEarlMarquisDukeGrand Duke
By female: BaronessViscountessCountessMarchionessDuchessGrand Duchess
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:
Battle ChatelaineLadyMadameMaidMonsieurRich Boy
Unused Trainer classes:
Ace SurferSwimmers
Alola Ace DuoAce TrainerAether Branch ChiefAether FoundationAether Foundation Employee
Aether PresidentAthletic SiblingsBackpackerBeautyBellhopBlack BeltCaptainCollectorCookDancer
Eevee UserElite FourEspeon UserFirefighterFishermanFlareon UserGAME FREAKGentlemanGlaceon User
Golf BuddiesGolferHikerHoneymoonersIsland KahunaJanitorJolteon UserKarate FamilyLassLeafeon User
MadameOffice WorkerPokémon BreederPokémon ProfessorPokémon TrainerPolice OfficerPreschooler
PrincipalPunk GirlPunk GuyPunk PairRising StarRising Star DuoScientistSightseerSwimmerSwimmers
Swimmer GirlsSylveon UserTeacherTeam SkullTeam Skull AdminTeam Skull BossTeam Skull Grunt
Trial GuideTwinsUmbreon UserVaporeon UserVeteranVeteran DuoWorkerYoungsterYouth Athlete
ActorUSUMCapoeira CoupleUSUMDancing FamilyUSUMKantonian GymUSUMMaster & ApprenticeUSUM
ReporterUSUMSparring PartnersUSUMSurferUSUMTeam AquaUSUMTeam FlareUSUMTeam GalacticUSUM
Team MagmaUSUMTeam PlasmaUSUMTeam Rainbow RocketUSUMTeam Rainbow Rocket GruntUSUM
Tourist CoupleUSUMUltra Forest KartenvoyUSUltra Recon SquadUSUM
Battle Tree, Battle Royal Dome, and Battle Agency only:
Battle LegendPokémon Center LadyPro Wrestler
Galar ArtistBackpackerBeautyBlack BeltCabbieCafé MasterCameramanChampionColleaguesCookDancerDaring Couple
DoctorFisherGAME FREAK'sGym ChallengerGym LeaderGym TrainerGentlemanHikerInterviewersLassLeague Staff
Macro Cosmos'sMadameMedical TeamModelMusic CrewMusicianOffice WorkerPoké KidPokémon Breeder
Pokémon TrainerPolice OfficerPostmanRail StaffReporterSchoolboySchoolgirlSwimmerTeam Yell GruntWorkerYoungster
Expansion Pass only:
Dojo MasterDojo MatronMaster Dojo Student
Paldea ArtistBackpackerBlack BeltCabbieChampionCookCourierDirectorDragon TamerElite FourGym Leader
Gym TrainerHikerInstructorJanitorModelMusicianOffice WorkerPoké ManiacPokémon Trainer
ScientistStudentTeam StarTeam Star GruntTop ChampionWaiterWaitressWorkerYoungster
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero only:
Glitterati


Orre Trainer classes
Area LeaderBodybuilderChaserCipher AdminCipher PeonCooltrainerFun Old ManHunterMatron*Mt BtlMaster*Myth Trainer
Newscaster*PreGymLeaderResearcherRiderRogueSim Trainer*Spy*SupertrainerTeam SnagemSnagem HeadWorker
Colosseum only:
AthleteBandana GuyCipherCipher HeadDeep KingGlasses ManGuyLadyLady in Suit
Miror B.PeonRich BoyRoller BoyShady GuySt.PerformerTeacher
XD: Gale of Darkness only:
BeautyCasual DudeCasual GuyCipher CmdrCipher R&DCurmudgeonGrand MasterKaminko Aide
Mystery ManNavigatorRobo GroudonSailorThugWanderer


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