Backpacker (Trainer class)
A Backpacker (Japanese: バックパッカー Backpacker) is a type of Trainer class introduced in Generation V. They are young men and women who carry large backpacks with them.
Backpackers use many different types of Pokémon. Notably, they will always have just one Pokémon in their party unless they are involved in a triple battle or a rotational battle. Some will give out Max Repels when defeated.
Appearance
 
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| Images from Black and White |
Trainer List
Pokémon Black/White
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
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| Backpacker♂ Akihiko | Initial battle | $552 |  Lv.23 |
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| Backpacker♀ Anna | Initial battle | $456 |  Lv.19 |
------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Backpacker♀ Ayumi | Initial battle | $432 |  Lv.18 |
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| Backpacker♀ Chihiro | Initial battle | $552 |  Lv.23 |
------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Backpacker♀ Kaori | Initial battle | $552 |  Lv.23 |
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| Backpacker♂ Keane | Initial battle | $456 |  Lv.19 |
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| Backpacker♂ Kuniyuki | Initial battle | $456 |  Lv.19 |
------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Backpacker♂ Masayuki | Initial battle | $552 |  Lv.23 |
------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Backpacker♀ Mei | Initial battle | $552 |  Lv.23 |
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| Backpacker♂ Michael | Initial battle | $552 |  Lv.23 |
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| Backpacker♂ Nobuhiko | Initial battle | $1560 |  Lv.65 |
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| Backpacker♀ Nodoka | Initial battle | $1560 |  Lv.65 |
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| Backpacker♂ Peter | Initial battle | $552 |  Lv.23 |
------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Backpacker♀ Lisa | Initial battle | $552 |  Lv.23 |
------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Backpacker♂ Susumu | Initial battle | $456 |  Lv.19 |
------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Backpacker♂ Yūsaku | Initial battle | $552 |  Lv.23 |
------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
Trivia
- Even though Backpackers typically only use one Pokémon, their sprites show them with a few Poké Balls attached to their backpacks, apparently for quick access to them.
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