Elite Four: Difference between revisions

One group resides at the [[Indigo Plateau]] in [[Kanto]] and are considered the best Trainers in both Kanto and [[Johto]], another is located in [[Ever Grande City]] in [[Hoenn]], and three more reside at Pokémon Leagues in {{si|Pokémon League|Sinnoh}}, {{un|Pokémon League|Unova}}, and {{kal|Pokémon League|Kalos}}.

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! rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{Johto color dark}}|Generation II}}

! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{Johto color dark}}|Generation IV}}

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! {{color|{{Johto color dark}}|After 8 Badges}}

! {{color|{{Johto color dark}}|After 16 Badges}}

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! rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{Hoenn color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}

! rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{Hoenn color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}

! rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{Hoenn color dark}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}

! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{Hoenn color dark}}|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}

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| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{MSP|372|Shelgon}}{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}<br>{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|373|Salamence}}

| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}<br>{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|373|Salamence}}

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|-style="background:#{{Kalos color light}}"

| colspan="2" | {{MSP|668F|Pyroar}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}<br>{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}{{MSP|663|Talonflame}}

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| colspan="2" | {{MSP|707|Klefki}}{{MSP|476|Probopass}}<br>{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|681|Aegislash}}

|-

| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSDrasna.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Drasna}}<br><small>{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ドラセナ Dracaena}}</small>

| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{tcolor|Dragon|{{dragon color dark}}}}

| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|691|Dragalge}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}<br>{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|715|Noivern}}

[[File:Sinnoh Elite Four.png|thumb|250px|The Sinnoh Elite Four in the anime]]

In the [[Pokémon anime]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} infrequently meet the members of the Elite Four, who then impart them with battle strategies. So far, Ash has encountered the complete [[Kanto]] group:  

* [[Agatha]] in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' (acting as a temporary [[Gym Leader]] for the [[Viridian Gym]])

* [[Drake]] appeared in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', in which he invited Ash and his friends to his boat, where he had a battle with Ash.

* {{EF|Aaron}} made his debut in ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', in which he was seen training to challenge [[Cynthia]].

* {{EF|Flint}} debuted in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', in which he had a battle with {{Ash}}, using his {{TP|Flint|Infernape}} against his {{AP|Pikachu}}.

* [[Bertha]] appeared in ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', in which she taught Ash and Dawn how observation skills can be useful in {{pkmn|battle}}s and [[Pokémon Contest]]s.

* [[Caitlin]] appeared in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', in which she faced off against [[Cynthia]] during an exhibition match of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]].

In [[Kalos]], Ash has only met Malva, although two other Elite Four members have appeared as well:

* [[Siebold]] appeared in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', where he used his {{me|Blastoise}} to battle [[Alain]] and his Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X.

* [[Wikstrom]] debuted in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', in which he was seen battling [[Diantha]], using his Mega {{p|Scizor}} against her Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}.

* [[Malva]] first appeared in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'' in a video transmission. Ash didn't meet her until [[XY125]], in which he was interviewed by her.

[[File:Elite Four PO.png|thumb|220px|The Kanto Elite Four in Pokémon Origins]]

The members of the Kanto Elite Four made brief appearances in the episode ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' of [[Pokémon Origins]]. {{OBP|Red|Origins}} was shown defeating all four members, allowing him to move on to face the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}, {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}.

The Kanto Elite Four, consisting of [[Lorelei]], [[Bruno]], [[Lance]] and [[Agatha]], made their debut in ''[[PS040|A Charizard...and a Champion]]'' watching the final battle between {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} before serving as the primary antagonists for the {{chap|Yellow}} of the manga. They are each said to be so powerful that triad leaders of [[Team Rocket]], [[Koga]], [[Lt. Surge]], and [[Sabrina]] all had to (begrudgingly) team up with the protagonists and [[Blaine]] to take just a single one of them.

The Johto Elite Four is formed at the end of the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. It consists of accomplished Pokémon Trainers that were formerly part of criminal organizations, who would eventually rise as the official Elite Four of [[Indigo Plateau]]. [[Will]], Bruno, [[Karen]], and Koga united to train together after they were no longer being controlled. They reappeared in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} participating on the [[Pokéathlon]] and later fighting against [[Lance's Dragonite]].

The Hoenn Elite Four, consisting of [[Sidney]], [[Phoebe]], [[Glacia]] and [[Drake]], made an appearance in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, helping to find and catch the [[legendary titans]] in order to contain the massive surge of energy created by the clash of {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} alongside {{Steven}} and [[Wallace]], their two regional {{pkmn|Champion}}s.

The first Sinnoh Elite Four member to debut in the series was {{EF|Flint}}, who made a cameo appearance in the last round of the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}. [[Aaron]], [[Bertha]] and [[Lucian]] appeared in the {{chap|Platinum}}, where they were enlisted by the [[Pokémon Association]] Chairman to decode the ancient writings in [[Charon]]'s memobook.

The Unova Elite Four first appeared in the {{chap|Black & White}} as {{adv|Black}} cites them during his daily pledge. However, they haven't appeared to the main characters as a group yet. Besides [[Caitlin]], who already appeared in the ''Platinum'' chapter, [[Grimsley]] meets Black, [[Shauntal]] meets {{adv|White}}, and [[Marshal]] meets both on different occasions.

The first Kalos Elite Four member to appear is [[Malva]], who appeared in person in {{chap|X & Y}}. [[Drasna]], [[Wikstrom]], and [[Siebold]] were mentioned by [[Diantha]] during her conversation with [[Gurkinn]] and [[Korrina]]. Siebold later appeared in the [[Lost Hotel]], cooking a meal for {{adv|X}} and {{adv|Y}}'s friends, as a way of apologizing for his lack of participation against [[Team Flare]]. Wikstrom and Drasna later appeared in person, assissting

X and Y's group in their quest to stop Team Flare. Drasna gave them information about {{p|Zygarde}} and Wikstrom used his {{p|Probopass}} to guide them to Team Flare's hideout.

* Prior to [[Generation V]], the Elite Four typically progressed in level with their Pokémon in the games. Starting in [[Generation V]], all members of new Elite Four use Pokémon of the same levels, as they can be challenged in any order.

* The Sinnoh Elite Four and Generation I Elite Four are the only Elite Four of which all members have appeared in the anime.