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In {{game|Black and White|s}}, Alder appears as the wandering Champion of [[Unova]]. The player first meets him on {{rt|5|Unova}}, where he is seen with [[Cheren]], with whom he is discussing Cheren's ambitions and goals as a Trainer, who aspires to become the {{pkmn|Champion}}. He appears at several points in the game to help the player put a stop to the plans of [[Team Plasma]], appearing in [[Relic Castle]] and [[N's Castle]] among others. During the first time the player challenges the {{un|Pokémon League}}, Alder battles N but is defeated, so the player battles N instead of Alder, putting each other's beliefs on the line to determine the future of [[Unova]]. Before meeting the player, it is mentioned that he ordered the [[Elite Four]] to protect the Pokémon League as he traveled the region.

In the past, Alder's [[starter Pokémon]] died of illness, and in despair over not being able to save it, he began traveling around aimlessly. Before his partner's death, the two of them madly pursued strength, much in the way of Cheren. The identity of this Pokémon is never mentioned. However, it seems its death changed the way Alder looks at life. Also, Ghetsis's dialogue suggests that he may not have actually won the title of Champion, instead being requested by the [[Unova League|Pokémon League]] to take the position.