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[[File:SwSh Title example.png|thumb|Example of titles being shown when entering a battle in the [[Battle Tower (Galar)|Battle Tower]] in [[Wyndon]]. The examples shown are {{Shiny}} Antique form {{p|Polteageist}} displaying the Misty [[Mark]]'s title, and Shiny {{p|Excadrill}} displaying the [[List of Ribbons in the games#Galar Champion Ribbon|Galar Champion Ribbon]]'s title, respectively.]]
[[File:SwSh Title example.png|thumb|Two titles being shown when entering a battle. A {{Shiny}} {{p|Polteageist}} displays the Misty [[Mark]]'s title, and a Shiny {{p|Excadrill}} displays the [[List of Ribbons in the games#Galar Champion Ribbon|Galar Champion Ribbon]]'s title, respectively.]]
A '''title''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|二|ふた}}つ{{ruby|名|な}}''' ''another name'' or '''{{ruby|呼|よ}}び{{ruby|名|な}}''' ''form of address'') or '''special title''' is a phrase that can display next to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s name when it is sent out in {{pkmn|battle}}. Titles were introduced in {{g|Sword and Shield}} and are also present in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/black_crystal_tera_raid/</ref> Most titles are displayed as suffixes in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, but they display as prefixes in Chinese, German, Japanese, and Korean.
A '''title''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|二|ふた}}つ{{ruby|名|な}}''' ''another name'' or '''{{ruby|呼|よ}}び{{ruby|名|な}}''' ''form of address'') or '''special title''' is a phrase that can display next to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s name when it is sent out in {{pkmn|battle}}. Titles were introduced in {{g|Sword and Shield}} and are also present in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/black_crystal_tera_raid/</ref> Most titles are displayed as suffixes in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, but they display as prefixes in Chinese, German, Japanese, and Korean.


If a Pokémon has any [[mark]] or [[Ribbon]], the title corresponding to it can be freely toggled on and off from the Pokémon's [[summary]]. Only one title can be active at a time; selecting a different Ribbon or mark from the summary will replace the currently equipped title. In [[Link Battle]]s, the opposing player's Pokémon will display any equipped title as well.
If a Pokémon has any [[mark]] or [[Ribbon]], the title corresponding to it can be freely toggled on and off from the Pokémon's [[summary]]. Only one title can be active at a time; selecting a different Ribbon or mark from the summary will replace the currently equipped title. In link battles, the opposing player's Pokémon will display any equipped title as well.
 
If a title is equipped, that data is retained through [[trade]] and [[transfer]] to other games, even in games where they previously did not exist, but they will not appear in the summary or display when sent into battle. The only exception is the title granted by the Destiny Mark, which was programmed into Sword and Shield and can be obtained from a later game, such as Scarlet and Violet, before being sent back into Sword or Shield. The Destiny Mark will appear in Sword and Shield and the title is fully functional.


If a title is equipped, that data is retained through [[trade]] and [[transfer]] to other games, but will not be displayed when sent into battle in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} nor {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
==List of Titles==
==List of Titles==
{{main|List of Ribbons in the games}}
{{main|List of Ribbons in the games}}
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|Expert Battler Ribbon
|Expert Battler Ribbon
| style="background: #{{Gen VI color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{Gen VI color dark}}; text-align: center" | '''the Master'''
| style="background: #{{Gen VI color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{Gen VI color dark}}; text-align: center" | '''the Master'''
|-
|[[File:Battle Royal Master Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
|Battle Royal Master Ribbon
| style="background: #{{Gen VII color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{Gen VII color dark}}; text-align: center" | '''the Royal Master'''
|-
|-
|[[File:Battle Tree Great Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
|[[File:Battle Tree Great Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
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! Name
! Name
! Title
! Title
|-
|[[File:Effort Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
|Effort Ribbon
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" | '''the Once Well-Trained'''
|-
|-
|[[File:Artist Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
|[[File:Artist Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
|Artist Ribbon
|Artist Ribbon
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" | '''the Model for Paintings'''
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" | '''the Model for Paintings'''
|-
|[[File:Effort Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
|Effort Ribbon
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" | '''the Once Well-Trained'''
|-
|-
|[[File:Alert Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
|[[File:Alert Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
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|Training Ribbon
|Training Ribbon
| style="background: #{{Gen VII color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{Gen VII color dark}}; text-align: center" | '''the Tried and True'''
| style="background: #{{Gen VII color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{Gen VII color dark}}; text-align: center" | '''the Tried and True'''
|-
|[[File:Battle Royal Master Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
|Battle Royal Master Ribbon
| style="background: #{{Gen VII color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{Gen VII color dark}}; text-align: center" | '''the Royal Master'''
|-
|-
|[[File:Master Rank Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
|[[File:Master Rank Ribbon VIII.png|64px|center]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* {{p|Nincada}} that evolve in {{g|Sword and Shield}} only pass their Ribbons and marks onto the {{p|Ninjask}}, leaving the {{p|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.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1385004059837353987</ref>
* {{p|Nincada}} that evolve in {{g|Sword and Shield}} only pass their Ribbons and marks onto the {{p|Ninjask}}, leaving the {{p|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.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1385004059837353987</ref>
* The Twinkling Star and Hisui Ribbons (which were introduced in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, and {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, respectively) do not exist in Pokémon Sword and Shield. They do not appear in the summary, cannot be equipped, and have no programmed title in Pokémon Sword and Shield. They only display their corresponding title when equipped in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
** This extends to all Scarlet and Violet exclusive [[Marks]] and [[Ribbon]]s as well, excluding the Destiny Mark, which was programmed into Sword and Shield, but was unobtainable prior to Scarlet and Violet.
* The Partner Ribbon has the only title that dynamically changes based on another aspect of a Pokémon, specifically its [[Original Trainer]]. In English, it is the only title that acts as a prefix; in German, it is the only title that acts as a suffix.
* The Partner Ribbon has the only title that dynamically changes based on another aspect of a Pokémon, specifically its [[Original Trainer]]. In English, it is the only title that acts as a prefix; in German, it is the only title that acts as a suffix.


Latest revision as of 22:04, 14 June 2024

A title (Japanese: 二(ふた)つ名(な) another name or 呼(よ)び名(な) form of address) or special title is a phrase that can display next to a Pokémon's name when it is sent out in battle. Titles were introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield and are also present in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.[1] Most titles are displayed as suffixes in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, but they display as prefixes in Chinese, German, Japanese, and Korean.

Two titles being shown when entering a battle. A Shiny Polteageist displays the Misty Mark's title, and a Shiny Excadrill displays the Galar Champion Ribbon's title, respectively.

If a Pokémon has any mark or Ribbon, the title corresponding to it can be freely toggled on and off from the Pokémon's summary. Only one title can be active at a time; selecting a different Ribbon or mark from the summary will replace the currently equipped title. In link battles, the opposing player's Pokémon will display any equipped title as well.

If a title is equipped, that data is retained through trade and transfer to other games, even in games where they previously did not exist, but they will not appear in the summary or display when sent into battle. The only exception is the title granted by the Destiny Mark, which was programmed into Sword and Shield and can be obtained from a later game, such as Scarlet and Violet, before being sent back into Sword or Shield. The Destiny Mark will appear in Sword and Shield and the title is fully functional.

List of Titles

Main article: List of Ribbons in the games

From League Ribbons

Name Title
 
 Champion Ribbon the Champion
 
 Sinnoh Champion Ribbon the Sinnoh Champion
 
 Kalos Champion Ribbon the Kalos Champion
 
 Hoenn Champion Ribbon the Hoenn Champion
 
 Alola Champion Ribbon the Alola Champion
 
 Galar Champion Ribbon the Galar Champion
 
 Paldea Champion Ribbon the Paldea Champion

From Contest Ribbons

Name Title
 
 Coolness Master Ribbon the Former Star
 
 Beauty Master Ribbon the Vintage Beauty
 
 Cuteness Master Ribbon the Former Idol
 
 Cleverness Master Ribbon the Historic Genius
 
 Toughness Master Ribbon the Formerly Buff
 
 Contest Star Ribbon the Shining Star
 
 Twinkling Star Ribbon the Twinkling Star
 

 
 Contest Memory Ribbon the Treasured Memory

From Tower Ribbons

Name Title
 
 Skillful Battler Ribbon the Veteran
 
 Expert Battler Ribbon the Master
 
 Battle Royal Master Ribbon the Royal Master
 
 Battle Tree Great Ribbon the Tree Victor
 
 Battle Tree Master Ribbon the Tree Master
 
 Tower Master Ribbon the Tower Master
 

 
 Battle Memory Ribbon the Exciting Memory

From Memorial Ribbons

Name Title
 
 Effort Ribbon the Once Well-Trained
 
 Artist Ribbon the Model for Paintings
 
 Alert Ribbon the Once Vigilant
 
 Shock Ribbon the Once Cowardly
 
 Downcast Ribbon the Once Shaken
 
 Careless Ribbon the Once Imperfect
 
 Relax Ribbon the Once Well-Rested
 
 Snooze Ribbon the Once Sleepy
 
 Smile Ribbon the Once Cheery
 
 Gorgeous Ribbon the Gorgeous
 
 Royal Ribbon the Royal
 
 Gorgeous Royal Ribbon the Gorgeous Royal
 
 Footprint Ribbon the Strutter
 
 Record Ribbon
(Unreleased) 		the Record Holder
 
 Legend Ribbon the Living Legend
 
 Best Friends Ribbon the Great Friend
 
 Training Ribbon the Tried and True
 
 Master Rank Ribbon the Rank Master
 
 Hisui Ribbon of the Distant Past
 
 Once-in-a-Lifetime Ribbon
(Unreleased) 		the One-in-a-Million
 
 Partner Ribbon* <Trainer>'s _____

From Gift Ribbons

Name Title
 
 Country Ribbon the Victor
 
 National Ribbon the Triumphant
 
 Earth Ribbon the 100× Victorious
 
 World Ribbon the World Conqueror
 
 Classic Ribbon the Pokémon Fan
 
 Premier Ribbon the Pokémon Fan
 
 Event Ribbon the Festive
 
 Birthday Ribbon the Best Buddy
 
 Special Ribbon the Premium
 
 Souvenir Ribbon the Cherished
 
 Wishing Ribbon the Wish Granter
 
 Battle Champion Ribbon the Battle Champion
 
 Regional Champion Ribbon
(Unreleased) 		the Regional Champion
 
 National Champion Ribbon
(Unreleased) 		the National Champion
 
 World Champion Ribbon the World Champion

From Marks

Generation VIII

Main article: Mark → Generation VIII → List of marks

Generation IX

Main article: Mark → Generation IX → List of marks

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.[2]
  • The Partner Ribbon has the only title that dynamically changes based on another aspect of a Pokémon, specifically its Original Trainer. In English, it is the only title that acts as a prefix; in German, it is the only title that acts as a suffix.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 稱號 Chīnghouh
稱呼 Chīngfū
Mandarin 稱號 / 称号 Chēnghào
稱呼 / 称呼 Chēnghū
  French Titre
  German Titel
  Italian Titolo
Nomignolo
  Korean 칭호 Chingho
호칭 Hoching
  Spanish Apodo

References

  1. ↑ https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/black_crystal_tera_raid/
  2. ↑ https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1385004059837353987


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