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A '''signature Pokémon''' is the Pokémon which is most commonly associated with a {{pkmn|trainer}}. It will be the standout member of their [[party|team]], typically being more [[rarity|rare]] and higher [[level]] than any other Pokémon they own, and often held in reserve in the final slot. If the trainer appears in multiple games, the rest of their team may be subject to change, but their signature Pokémon will always be a part of it. | A '''signature Pokémon''' is the Pokémon which is most commonly associated with a {{pkmn|trainer}}. It will be the standout member of their [[party|team]], typically being more [[rarity|rare]] and higher [[level]] than any other Pokémon they own, and often held in reserve in the final slot. If the trainer appears in multiple games, the rest of their team may be subject to change, but their signature Pokémon will always be a part of it. In a sense, it can be considered the leader or star of the team. | ||
For some trainers, it's clear which Pokémon is their signature, while for other trainers it can be disputable. In some instances, rather than a single signature Pokémon, a trainer may have several from the same [[evolutionary family]]. Most commonly, this is seen when the trainer returns with a stronger team, such as [[Falkner]]'s {{p|Pidgeotto}} appearing as its [[evolution|evolved]] form, {{p|Pidgeot}}, in any appearance outside of his own [[gym]]. This might also be used as a way to showcase new evolutions, such as [[Erika]] switching between {{p|Gloom}}, {{p|Vileplume}} and {{p|Bellossom}} depending on the adaptation. In early games, this tends to show up as a symptom of [[type expert]]s specializing in a [[type]] with few options, such as [[Agatha]] only having the {{p|Gastly}} line to choose for {{type|Ghost}}s, and [[Lance]] facing the same problem with the {{p|Dratini}} line for {{type|Dragon}}s. | For some trainers, it's clear which Pokémon is their signature, while for other trainers it can be disputable. In some instances, rather than a single signature Pokémon, a trainer may have several from the same [[evolutionary family]]. Most commonly, this is seen when the trainer returns with a stronger team, such as [[Falkner]]'s {{p|Pidgeotto}} appearing as its [[evolution|evolved]] form, {{p|Pidgeot}}, in any appearance outside of his own [[gym]]. This might also be used as a way to showcase new evolutions, such as [[Erika]] switching between {{p|Gloom}}, {{p|Vileplume}} and {{p|Bellossom}} depending on the adaptation. In early games, this tends to show up as a symptom of [[type expert]]s specializing in a [[type]] with few options, such as [[Agatha]] only having the {{p|Gastly}} line to choose for {{type|Ghost}}s, and [[Lance]] facing the same problem with the {{p|Dratini}} line for {{type|Dragon}}s. | ||
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=List of signature Pokémon= | =List of signature Pokémon= | ||
In theory, any trainer may have a signature Pokémon. For example, one of the first [[character of the day|characters of the day]], [[A.J.]], had a {{p|Sandshrew}} as the standout and favorite of his team. However, this list is only concerned with notable trainers, such as [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] and [[Frontier Brain]]s. [[Rival]]s are also unlisted, | In theory, any trainer may have a signature Pokémon. For example, one of the first [[character of the day|characters of the day]], [[A.J.]], had a {{p|Sandshrew}} as the standout and favorite of his team. However, this list is only concerned with notable trainers, such as [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] and [[Frontier Brain]]s. [[Rival]]s are also unlisted, unless their signature Pokémon is something besides the {{pkmn2|starter}} they picked based on the [[player character|player's]] choice. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
===Generation I=== | ===Generation I=== | ||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Giovanni]] | | style="background: #FFF | [[Giovanni]] | ||
| {{p|Rhydon}} | | {{p|Rhydon}} | ||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Lorelei]] | |||
| {{p|Lapras}} | |||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Bruno]] | |||
| {{p|Machamp}} | |||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Agatha]] | |||
| {{p|Gengar}} | |||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Lance]] | |||
| {{p|Dragonite}} | |||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Roxanne]] | | style="background: #FFF | [[Roxanne]] | ||
| {{TP|Roxanne|Nosepass}} | | {{TP|Roxanne|Nosepass}} | ||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Steven Stone]] | |||
| {{p|Metagross}} | |||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Roark]] | | style="background: #FFF | [[Roark]] | ||
| {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} | | {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} | ||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Cynthia]] | |||
| {{p|Garchomp}} | |||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Cress]] | | style="background: #FFF | [[Cress]] | ||
| {{p|Panpour}} | | {{p|Panpour}} | ||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Alder]] | |||
| {{p|Volcarona}} | |||
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===Generation VI=== | ===Generation VI=== | ||
With the introduction of [[Mega Evolution]], a new layer has been added to the concept of the signature Pokémon: since only one member of the team can Mega Evolve in a {{pkmn|battle}}, it can be considered the strongest and standout of the team. Interestingly, this even applies to {{ga|Serena}} and {{ga|Calem}}, whose signature Pokémon could either be ruled as their choice of [[Starter Pokémon#Kalos|Kalos starter]] or their Mega {{p|Absol}}. | |||
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{Kalos color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kalos color dark}};" | {| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{Kalos color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kalos color dark}};" | ||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Viola]] | | style="background: #FFF | [[Viola]] | ||
| {{p|Vivillon}} | | {{p|Vivillon}} | ||
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Diantha]] | |||
| {{me|Gardevoir}} | |||
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* {{Gary}}, despite having a powerful [[Gary's Blastoise|starter Pokémon]] like [[Blue (game)|his game counterpart]], was usually featured with his {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}}. This was likely to match Ash and his Pikachu, as well as to keep his choice of starter secret until the end of the original series. | * {{Gary}}, despite having a powerful [[Gary's Blastoise|starter Pokémon]] like [[Blue (game)|his game counterpart]], was usually featured with his {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}}. This was likely to match Ash and his Pikachu, as well as to keep his choice of starter secret until the end of the original series. | ||
* {{an|Giovanni}} is rarely seen battling, and thus the only time his signature {{p|Rhydon}} appears is when he loans it to [[Jessie]]. Instead, he is never seen without his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}. | * {{an|Giovanni}} is rarely seen battling, and thus the only time his signature {{p|Rhydon}} appears is when he loans it to [[Jessie]]. Instead, he is never seen without his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}. | ||
* {{an|Iris}}, despite having a signature {{p|Haxorus}} in the games, only has | * {{an|Iris}}, despite having a signature {{p|Haxorus}} in the games, only has an {{TP|Iris|Axew}} in the anime. It is not her strongest Pokémon, and it has shown no signs of evolving yet. | ||
A number of other characters have signature Pokémon in the anime who either had none in the games or do not appear in the games at all: | A number of other characters have signature Pokémon in the anime who either had none in the games or do not appear in the games at all: | ||
* Since {{an|Professor Oak}} captured his {{TP|Professor Oak|Rotom}}, it has appeared every time that the Professor has. | * Since {{an|Professor Oak}} captured his {{TP|Professor Oak|Rotom}}, it has appeared every time that the Professor has. | ||
* The [[Nurse Joy]]s have had several, differing by nation: {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]], {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} in [[Unova]], and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}} in [[Kalos]]. | * The [[Nurse Joy]]s have had several, differing by nation: {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]], {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} in [[Unova]], and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}} in [[Kalos]]. | ||