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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.  In a sense, it can be considered the leader or star of the team.
A '''signature Pokémon''' is the Pokémon which is most commonly associated with a {{pkmn|trainer}}.  It is 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 more than once, 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.
It's not always completely clear which Pokémon is a trainer's signature.  This happens most often when a trainer returns for several games, in which case they might return with the same signature or switch to a new one.
 
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.


Trainers tend to have a special connection with their signature Pokémon.  It may be the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] they ever trained, or one that they encountered through special circumstances.  These Pokémon will have been with their trainers for a long time, and the two will have built a strong bond of [[friendship]].  [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]s have a particular fascination with signature Pokémon defined by these bonds, which they refer to as a premium brand.
Trainers tend to have a special connection with their signature Pokémon.  It may be the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] they ever trained, or one that they encountered through special circumstances.  These Pokémon will have been with their trainers for a long time, and the two will have built a strong bond of [[friendship]].  [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]s have a particular fascination with signature Pokémon defined by these bonds, which they refer to as a premium brand.


Some trainers will take things a step further, and will [[Pokémon cosplay|wear clothes modeled off of their signature Pokémon]].  For example, [[Pike Queen Lucy]] dresses in clothes with the same patterns as [[Lucy's Seviper|her Seviper]], and the [[Gym Leader]] [[Fantina]] wears a dress that looks like [[Fantina's Drifblim|her Drifblim]].
Some trainers will take things a step further, and will [[Pokémon cosplay|wear clothes modeled off of their signature Pokémon]].  For example, [[Pike Queen Lucy]] dresses in clothes with the same patterns as [[Lucy's Seviper|her Seviper]], and the [[Gym Leader]] [[Fantina]] wears a dress that looks like her signature {{pkmn|Super Contest}} Pokémon [[Fantina's Drifblim|Drifblim]].


=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, unless their signature Pokémon is something besides the {{pkmn2|starter}} they picked based on the [[player character|player's]] choice.
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==
{{Fan speculation|list}}
These trainers are only listed by the generation they debuted as a trainer in, rather than each they appeared in.
===Generation I===
===Generation I===
Due to the sheer number of games that these trainers appeared in, as well as the {{pkmn|anime}}'s influence seeping into [[Pokémon Yellow]] and the {{pkmn|Stadium series}}, some of these trainers have had numerous Pokémon which could qualify as their signature.
Due to the sheer number of games that these trainers appeared in, as well as the {{pkmn|anime}}'s influence seeping into [[Pokémon Yellow]] and the {{pkmn|Stadium series}}, some of these trainers have had numerous Pokémon which could qualify as their signature.
* [[Koga]]'s strongest Pokémon has changed from game to game.  In {{pkmn|Red and Blue}}, it was {{p|Weezing}}; in {{pkmn|Yellow}}, it was {{p|Venomoth}}; and when he returned as an [[Elite Four]] member in {{pkmn|Gold and Silver}}, it was {{p|Crobat}}.  On the other hand, the Pokémon which has appeared on his team most consistently, {{p|Muk}}, has never been the highest level member of his team.
* [[Koga]]'s strongest Pokémon has changed from game to game.  In {{pkmn|Red and Blue}}, it was {{p|Weezing}}; in {{pkmn|Yellow}}, it was {{p|Venomoth}}; and when he returned as an [[Elite Four]] member in {{pkmn|Gold and Silver}}, it was {{p|Crobat}}.  On the other hand, the Pokémon which has appeared on his team most consistently, {{p|Muk}}, has never been the highest level member of his team.  This is debatable enough that his signature has been left unlisted.
* Even more puzzling is [[Blaine]], whose strongest Pokémon has rotated between {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Arcanine}} and {{p|Magmar}} depending on the game.  {{pkmn|Black 2 and White 2}} split the difference by putting all three on his {{pkmn|World Tournament}} team.
* Even more puzzling is [[Blaine]], whose strongest Pokémon has rotated between {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Arcanine}} and {{T{|Blaine|Magmar}} depending on the game.  {{pkmn|Black 2 and White 2}} split the difference by putting all three on his {{pkmn|World Tournament}} team.  This is debatable enough that his signature has been left unlisted.
 
* While [[Giovanni]]'s strongest tends to be his {{p|Rhydon}}, several of his other Pokémon are equally distinctive, such as {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}} and {{p|Nidoking}}.  In a few instances, they even overshadow Rhydon.  However, with the introduction of Rhydon's evolution, {{p|Rhyperior}}, Rhydon seems to have reestablished itself as his signature and was used as such in the {{pkmn|World Tournament}}.
 
* [[Lorelei]]'s strongest and apparent signature in the games is her {{p|Lapras}}.  However, many of her Pokémon are equally distinctive and have taken more of a signature role across different media, such as her {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}}.
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* Similarly, many of [[Bruno]]'s Pokémon are equally as distinctive as his {{p|Machamp}}.  Interestingly, despite {{type|Fighting}} being his specialty, {{tp|Bruno|Onix}} is also a good candidate for his signature, owing to the fact that he trains two of them.
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Brock]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Brock]]
| {{TP|Brock|Onix}}
| {{TP|Brock|Onix}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Misty]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Misty]]
| {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}
| {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Lt. Surge]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Lt. Surge]]
| {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}
| {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Erika]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Erika]]
| {{p|Gloom}} family
| {{p|Gloom}} family
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Sabrina]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Sabrina]]
| {{p|Alakazam}}
| {{p|Alakazam}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Giovanni]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Giovanni]]
| {{p|Rhydon}}
| {{p|Rhydon}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Lorelei]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Lorelei]]
| {{p|Lapras}}
| {{p|Lapras}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Bruno]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Bruno]]
| {{p|Machamp}}
| {{p|Machamp}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Agatha]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Agatha]]
| {{p|Gengar}}
| {{p|Gengar}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Lance]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Lance]]
| {{p|Dragonite}}
| {{p|Dragonite}}
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===Generation II===
===Generation II===
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The Johto signatures are all fairly clear-cut, with two exceptions:
* In the games, [[Clair]]'s signature is clearly established as her {{p|Kingdra}}.  However, in other media, her [[Clair's Dragonite|Dragonair]] takes a more prominent role.  This is reflected in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, wherein [[rematch]]es of her will show that one of her two {{p|Dragonair}}s has eclipsed her Kingdra in level and evolved into {{p|Dragonite}}.
* While [[Karen]]'s strongest is her {{p|Houndoom}}, she's better known across media for her lead Pokémon, her {{p|Umbreon}}.  This is reflected in the {{pkmn|Stadium series}}.  Additionally, just as in Clair's example, HeartGold and SoulSilver reflect by having Umbreon jump from the bottom of her team to the top in rematches.
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Falkner]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Falkner]]
| {{p|Pidgeotto}}
| {{p|Pidgeotto}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Bugsy]]
| {{p|Scyther}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Whitney]]
| {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Morty]]
| {{p|Gengar}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Chuck]]
| {{p|Poliwrath}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Jasmine]]
| {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Pryce]]
| {{TP|Pryce|Piloswine}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Clair]]
| {{p|Kingdra}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Will]]
| {{p|Xatu}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Karen]]
| {{p|Houndoom}}
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===Generation III===
===Generation III===
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By this point, the games were becoming more clear-cut in establishing a trainer's signature Pokémon.  Still, there was one small exception:
* In his initial appearance in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, [[Wattson]]'s signature is his {{p|Magneton}}.  However, from {{v2|Emerald}} onward, he obtains a new {{p|Manectric}} and it is established as his signature.  This is possibly because he was one of the only important trainers in the game that did not have a new [[Generation III]] Pokémon as his signature.
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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]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Brawly]]
| {{TP|Brawly|Hariyama}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Wattson]]
| {{TP|Wattson|Manectric}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Flannery]]
| {{p|Torkoal}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Norman]]
| {{TP|Norman|Slaking}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Winona]]
| {{p|Altaria}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Tate and Liza|Tate]]
| {{p|Solrock}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Tate and Liza|Liza]]
| {{p|Lunatone}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Wallace]]
| {{p|Milotic}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Juan]]
| {{p|Kingdra}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Sidney]]
| {{p|Absol}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Phoebe]]
| {{p|Dusclops}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Glacia]]
| {{p|Walrein}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Drake]]
| {{p|Salamence}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Steven Stone]]
| {{p|Metagross}}
| {{p|Metagross}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Maxie]]
| {{p|Camerupt}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Archie]]
| {{p|Sharpedo}}
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===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
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In {{v2|Platinum}}, some of the trainers would have a higher-level Pokémon eclipse their signature as the strongest and final member of the team.  Otherwise, there were still some exceptions:
* [[Fantina]] actually has ''two'' signature Pokémon, neither of which is particularly debatable:  {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}} and {{p|Mismagius}}.  Mismagius can be considered her strongest and signature battling Pokémon, while her Drifblim tends to be one of her weaker Pokémon, and is in fact absent for her initial Platinum Gym Battle.  However, Drifblim is her star Pokémon for {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s, and she wears a dress with a design based on it.  Due to this notable distinction, both are listed.
* Like Wattson in the previous generation, [[Candice]] had her {{p|Abomasnow}} overtaken by a new {{p|Froslass}} for Platinum.  The reason for this is unclear, but it may have been seen as a more suiting signature for a young girl.  This was also the first of numerous signatures that originated purely from [[Generation IV]] being replaced by new evolutions of Pokémon from previous games.
* In the same vein, [[Volkner]] and {{EF|Flint}} had their {{p|Luxray}} and {{TP|Flint|Infernape}} replaced by {{p|Electivire}} and {{p|Magmortar}}, respectively.  Since these two Pokémon can be seen as counterparts, this decision was likely made both to underscore the friendship between the two men as well as to give them matching teams for their [[Tag Battle]] in the [[Battle Zone]].  Additionally, this change is similar to Candice's, where Generation IV originals were replaced by new evolutions of Pokémon from previous games.
* [[Bertha]] and [[Lucian]], too, had their signatures changed for Platinum.  Bertha's changed from {{p|Hippowdon}} to a new {{p|Rhyperior}}, and Lucian's changed from {{p|Bronzong}} to {{p|Gallade}}.  This change is similar to Candice's, where Generation IV originals were replaced by new evolutions of Pokémon from previous games.  Unlike other trainers that fell under this change, these two trainers never appeared in a battle outside of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]], making it difficult to judge whether this change would stick or not.  However, since it stayed for the others as far as the {{pkmn|World Tournament}}, it is safest to assume their Platinum signatures are the permanent ones.
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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]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Gardenia]]
| {{p|Garchomp}}
| {{p|Roserade}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Maylene]]
| {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Crasher Wake]]
| {{p|Floatzel}}
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| rowspan=2 style="background: #FFF" | [[Fantina]]
| {{p|Mismagius}} {{tt|*|In battles}}
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| {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}} {{tt|*|In Super Contests}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Byron]]
| {{p|Bastiodon}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Candice]]
| {{p|Froslass}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Volkner]]
| {{p|Electivire}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | {{EF|Aaron}}
| {{p|Drapion}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Bertha]]
| {{p|Rhyperior}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Lucian]]
| {{p|Gallade}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Cynthia]]
| {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Cyrus]]
| {{p|Weavile}}
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===Generation V===
===Generation V===
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This generation of games introduced the {{pkmn|World Tournament}}, which allowed many trainers from previous generations to return with their signatures.  Usually this Pokémon would be the first option, with other potential signatures included as well.  This time, there was only one exception:
* [[Caitlin]] signature starts as Gothitelle.  However, as soon as trainers begin to use Pokémon outside of the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]], it is replaced by {{p|Metagross}}.  This is debatable enough that her signature has been left unlisted.
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Cilan]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Cilan]]
| {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}
| {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Chili]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Chili]]
| {{TP|Chili|Pansear}}
| {{TP|Chili|Pansear}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Cress]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Cress]]
| {{p|Panpour}}
| {{p|Panpour}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Alder]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Lenora]]
| {{p|Watchog}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Burgh]]
| {{p|Leavanny}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Elesa]]
| {{p|Zebstrika}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Clay]]
| {{p|Excadrill}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Skyla]]
| {{p|Swanna}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Brycen]]
| {{p|Cryogonal}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Drayden]]
| {{p|Haxorus}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Iris]]
| {{p|Haxorus}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Cheren]] {{tt|*|As a Gym Leader}}
| {{p|Stoutland}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Roxie]]
| {{p|Whirlipede}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Marlon]]
| {{p|Jellicent}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Shauntal]]
| {{p|Chandelure}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Marshal]]
| {{p|Conkeldurr}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Grimsley]]
| {{p|Bisharp}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Alder]]
| {{p|Volcarona}}
| {{p|Volcarona}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Ghetsis]]
| {{p|Hydreigon}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Colress]]
| {{p|Klinklang}}
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===Generation VI===
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===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}}.
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}}.
 
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Still, there are some exceptions:
* [[Grant]] uses only two Pokémon, {{p|Amaura}} and {{p|Tyrunt}}.  They are always at the exact same level, even after evolving.  Neither can be said to be the standout from the pair, except by the trivial matter of order in the party.  For this reason, neither can yet be listed as his signature Pokémon.
* [[Korrina]] does not use her signature {{p|Lucario}} in the Gym Battle, nor initially in the [[Battle Chateau]].  However, this makes sense, seeing as she would want to keep it in reserve for when she can show its full power with [[Mega Evolution]].
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Viola]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Viola]]
| {{p|Vivillon}}
| {{p|Vivillon}}
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Diantha]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Korrina]]
| {{me|Lucario}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Ramos]]
| {{p|Gogoat}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Clemont]]
| {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Valerie]]
| {{p|Sylveon}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Olympia]]
| {{p|Meowstic}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Wulfric]]
| {{p|Avalugg}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Wikstrom]]
| {{p|Aegislash}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Malva]]
| {{p|Talonflame}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Drasna]]
| {{p|Noivern}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Siebold]]
| {{p|Barbaracle}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Diantha]]
| {{me|Gardevoir}}
| {{me|Gardevoir}}
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| style="background: #FFF" | [[Lysandre]]
| {{me|Gyarados}}
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===Side games===
====Colosseum and XD====
Interestingly, in {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, important members of [[Cipher]] usually do not use their signature Pokémon the first time they are encountered.  Instead, they each have a [[Shadow Pokémon]] as their team's cornerstone, up until it is [[snagging|snagged]].  Once it is gone, their signature replaces it.  Since these are interchangeable, both are listed.


[[Miror B.]] is the exception, and perhaps an exception to how all trainers typically carry their signature:  The first time he is encountered, his team has ''five'' of his signature {{p|Ludicolo}} on it, followed by a single Shadow {{p|Sudowoodo}}, which is also a dancing plant.  After that, his team shows a little more variety, but he always carries {{p|Lombre}} and Ludicolo in varying numbers.


===Side games===
In {{XD}}, the Admins change their teams too often, both in terms of regular Pokémon and Shadow Pokémon, to be considered to have any sort of signature.
===={{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}====
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| style="background: #FFF | [[Miror B.]]
| style="background: #FFF" | [[Miror B.]]
| {{p|Ludicolo}}
| {{p|Ludicolo}}
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| rowspan=2 style="background: #FFF" | [[Dakim]]
| {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Entei}}
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| {{p|Houndoom}}
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| rowspan=2 style="background: #FFF" | [[Venus]]
| {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Suicune}}
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| {{p|Milotic}}
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| rowspan=2 style="background: #FFF" | [[Dakim]]
| {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Raikou}}
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| {{p|Manectric}}
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| rowspan=2 style="background: #FFF" | [[Nascour]]
| {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Metagross}}
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| {{p|Alakazam}}
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| rowspan=2 style="background: #FFF" | [[Evice]]
| {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Tyranitar}}
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| {{p|Aggron}}
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
In most instances, any trainer who appears in both the games and anime will have the same signature Pokémon in each.  In fact, while some [[Gym Leader]]s will have different Pokémon in their parties in the anime than in the games, the signature Pokémon is usually preserved in this adaptation, particularly in later seasons.
In most instances, any trainer who appears in both the games and {{pkmn|anime}} will have the same signature Pokémon in each.  In fact, while some [[Gym Leader]]s will have different Pokémon in their parties in the anime than in the games, the signature Pokémon is usually preserved in this adaptation, particularly in later seasons.


However, there are some notable exceptions:
However, there are some notable exceptions:
* Since {{Ash}} started with {{AP|Pikachu}}, it became his signature Pokémon, rather than the [[Starter Pokémon#Kanto|Kanto starters]] which a player would be expected to use as their signature Pokémon.
* Since {{Ash}} started with {{AP|Pikachu}}, it became his signature Pokémon, rather than the [[Starter Pokémon#Kanto|Kanto starters]] which a player would be expected to use as their signature Pokémon.
* {{an|Misty}} left her signature {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} at the [[Cerulean Gym]] for the majority of the original series.  By this point she had already caught [[Misty's Togetic|Togepi]], which would become the Pokémon most commonly associated with her in the anime.
* {{an|Misty}} left her signature {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} at the [[Cerulean Gym]] for the majority of the original series.  By this point she had already caught [[Misty's Togetic|Togepi]], which would become the Pokémon most commonly associated with her in the anime.  This is despite it actually being not regularly used in battles; since it was [[walking Pokémon|carried in her arms]] for so long, it naturally received more attention than the rest of her Pokémon.
* {{an|Brock}} carried his [[Brock's Steelix|Onix]] with him throughout the [[original series]], but gave it to [[Forrest|his little brother]] prior to his rejoining the main cast for the [[Advanced Generation series]].  In the [[Diamond & Pearl series]], {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} arguably took its place as his new signature Pokémon.
* {{an|Brock}} carried his [[Brock's Steelix|Onix]] with him throughout the [[original series]], but gave it to [[Forrest|his little brother]] prior to his rejoining the main cast for the [[Advanced Generation series]].  In the [[Diamond & Pearl series]], {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} arguably took its place as his new signature Pokémon.
* {{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.
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