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The '''Elite Four''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|四天王|してんのう}}''' ''The Big Four'', lit. ''{{wp|Four Heavenly Kings}}'') are four [[Pokémon Trainer]]s who are regarded as the toughest in their [[region]]al [[Pokémon League]], short of the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]]. Those who challenge the Elite Four must have won all eight [[Badge]]s from that region and face all four and the current Champion consecutively without losing to any of them. | The '''Elite Four''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|四天王|してんのう}}''' ''The Big Four'', lit. ''{{wp|Four Heavenly Kings}}'') are four [[Pokémon Trainer]]s who are regarded as the toughest in their [[region]]al [[Pokémon League]], short of the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]]. Those who challenge the Elite Four must have won all eight [[Badge]]s from that region and face all four and the current Champion consecutively without losing to any of them. | ||
One group resides | 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]], another is located on [[Mount Lanakila]] in [[Alola]] and three more reside at Pokémon Leagues in {{si|Pokémon League|Sinnoh}}, {{un|Pokémon League|Unova}}, and {{kal|Pokémon League|Kalos}}. | ||
In the games, they employ the use of strong healing items in battle. | In the games, they employ the use of strong healing items in battle. | ||
== | ==Indigo Elite Four== | ||
At the [[Indigo Plateau]] — the site of the Pokémon League in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] — the Elite Four must be battled in a fixed order. | |||
===Generations I and III=== | ===Generations I and III=== | ||
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| {{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}<br>{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} | | {{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}<br>{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} | ||
| {{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}<br>{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}{{MSP|359M|Absol}} | | {{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}<br>{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}{{MSP|359M|Absol}} | ||
|- style="background:#{{ghost color | |- style="background:#{{ghost color}}" | ||
| [[File:VSPhoebe.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Phoebe}}<br><small>{{color|{{ghost color dark}}|フヨウ Fuyō}}</small> | | [[File:VSPhoebe.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Phoebe}}<br><small>{{color|{{ghost color dark}}|フヨウ Fuyō}}</small> | ||
| {{tcolor|Ghost|{{ghost color dark}}}} | | {{tcolor|Ghost|{{ghost color dark}}}} | ||
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| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{tcolor|Dragon|{{dragon color dark}}}} | | 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}} | | colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|691|Dragalge}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}<br>{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|715|Noivern}} | ||
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==Alola Elite Four== | |||
In [[Alola]], the Elite Four may be challenged in any order. All Elite Four members use {{ball|Ultra}}s to store their Pokémon. | |||
In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the Elite Four at the Alola {{al|Pokémon League}} consists of: | |||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color}}; border:4px solid #{{alola color dark}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" class="roundy" | |||
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{alola color dark}}|Member<br><small>Japanese</small>}} | |||
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Type}} | |||
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Party|Teams}} | |||
|-style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | |||
! {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun}} | |||
! {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Moon}} | |||
|- style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | |||
| [[File:VSHala 2.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Hala}}<br><small>{{color|{{fighting color dark}}|ハラ Hala}}</small> | |||
| {{tcolor|Fighting|{{fighting color dark}}}} | |||
| colspan="2" | {{MSP|297|Hariyama}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|760|Bewear}}<br>{{MSP|740|Crabominable}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}} | |||
|- style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | |||
| [[File:VSOlivia 2.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Olivia}}<br><small>{{color|{{rock color dark}}|ライチ Lychee}}</small> | |||
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{tcolor|Rock|{{rock color dark}}}} | |||
| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|476|Probopass}}{{MSP|076A|Golem}}<br>{{MSP|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP|703|Carbink}} | |||
|- style="background:#{{ghost color}}" | |||
| [[File:VSAcerola.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Acerola}}<br><small>{{color|{{ghost color dark}}|アセロラ Acerola}}</small> | |||
| {{tcolor|Ghost|{{ghost color dark}}}} | |||
| colspan="2" | {{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|781|Dhelmise}}{{MSP|478|Froslass}}<br>{{MSP|770|Palossand}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}} | |||
|- | |||
| style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSKahili.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Kahili}}<br><small>{{color|{{flying color dark}}|カヒリ Kahili}}</small> | |||
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{tcolor|Flying|{{flying color dark}}}} | |||
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|227|Skarmory}}{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}{{MSP|741|Oricorio}}<br>{{MSP|733|Toucannon}}{{MSP|169|Crobat}} | |||
|}{{-}} | |}{{-}} | ||
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* [[Siebold]] appeared in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', where he used his {{me|Blastoise}} to battle [[Alain]] and his Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X. | * [[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}}. | * [[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. | * [[Malva]] first appeared in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'' in a video transmission. Ash didn't meet her until ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', in which he was interviewed by her. | ||
It has been stated by [[Lucian]] in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'' that when a Trainer wins their respective region's [[Pokémon League Conference|Conference Tournament]], they can participate in the Champion League, fighting the four members of that region's Elite Four, and then possibly the Champion as well. It has also been shown that an Elite Four member can challenge the Champion and obtain the title from him or her in battle. | It has been stated by [[Lucian]] in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'' that when a Trainer wins their respective region's [[Pokémon League Conference|Conference Tournament]], they can participate in the Champion League, fighting the four members of that region's Elite Four, and then possibly the Champion as well. It has also been shown that an Elite Four member can challenge the Champion and obtain the title from him or her in battle. | ||
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[[File:Elite Four PO.png|thumb|220px|The Kanto Elite Four in Pokémon Origins]] | [[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 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}}. | ||
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===In Pokémon Generations=== | |||
[[File:Kanto Elite Four PG.png|thumb|220px|The Kanto Elite Four in Pokémon Generations]] | |||
The members of the Kanto Elite Four made appearances in the episode ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'' of [[Pokémon Generations]]. {{ga|Blue}} was shown defeating all four members, allowing him to become the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}. Later in the episode {{ga|Red}} defeated them as well. | |||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
[[File:Kanto Elite Four Adventures.png|110px|thumb|Kanto Elite Four in Pokémon Adventures]] | [[File:Kanto Elite Four Adventures.png|110px|thumb|Kanto Elite Four in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
The Kanto Elite Four 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 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 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]]. | ||
[[File:Hoenn Elite Four Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Hoenn Elite Four in Pokémon Adventures]] | [[File:Hoenn Elite Four Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Hoenn Elite Four in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
The Hoenn Elite Four 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 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. It is also during the Hoenn Elite Four's appearance that the challenge of the Elite Four and Champion was mentioned as having replaced a knockout tournament to determine the best Trainer in the region. | ||
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}}. | 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 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. All four converge for the duration of the [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Unova League]] tournament that would have determined the Trainer that would challenge them. | ||
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 | 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 | ||
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* The Kalos Elite Four members are the only ones that don't have higher level Pokémon in future rematches with them in any game. | * The Kalos Elite Four members are the only ones that don't have higher level Pokémon in future rematches with them in any game. | ||
** Additionally, they are the only ones who use just four Pokémon in rematches with them. All other Elite Four members use either five or six Pokémon during rematches. | ** Additionally, they are the only ones who use just four Pokémon in rematches with them. All other Elite Four members use either five or six Pokémon during rematches. | ||
* Prior to [[Generation V]], the Elite Four typically progressed in level with their Pokémon in the games. Starting in [[Generation V]], all members of | * Prior to [[Generation V]], the Elite Four typically progressed in level with their Pokémon in the games. Starting in [[Generation V]], all members of the Elite Four (except in remakes) 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. | * The Sinnoh Elite Four and Generation I Elite Four are the only Elite Four of which all members have appeared in the anime. | ||
* [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] features its own Elite Four: [[Ritchie]], [[Lorelei]], [[Bruno]], and {{Gary}}. Gary serves as the leader of the Elite Four and the Puzzle League Champion. | * [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] features its own Elite Four: [[Ritchie]], [[Lorelei]], [[Bruno]], and {{Gary}}. Gary serves as the leader of the Elite Four and the Puzzle League Champion. | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{langtable|color={{arceus color light}}|bordercolor={{arceus color}} | {{langtable|color={{arceus color light}}|bordercolor={{arceus color}} | ||
|zh_yue=四天王 ''Seitīnwòhng'' | |||
|zh_cmn=四天王 ''Sìtiānwáng'' | |zh_cmn=四天王 ''Sìtiānwáng'' | ||
|da=Elitekvartetten | |da=Elitekvartetten | ||
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|ko=사천왕 ''Sacheonwang'' | |ko=사천왕 ''Sacheonwang'' | ||
|pl=Elitarna Czwórka | |pl=Elitarna Czwórka | ||
|pt_br=Elite dos Quatro | |pt_br=Elite dos Quatro (anime, manga)<br>Elite Quatro (The Official Pokémon Handbook) | ||
|ro=Elita celor Patru | |ro=Elita celor Patru | ||
|ru= | |ru=Элитная Четвёрка ''Elitnaya Chetbyorka'' | ||
|es_la=Élite Cuatro<br>Alto Mando | |es_la=Élite Cuatro<br>Alto Mando | ||
|es_eu=Alto Mando | |es_eu=Alto Mando | ||
|sv=Elitfyran | |||
|tr=Elit Dörtlü | |tr=Elit Dörtlü | ||
|vi=Tứ Thiên Vương | |vi=Tứ Thiên Vương | ||
}} | }} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* {{cat|Episodes featuring Elite Four members}} | * {{cat|Episodes featuring Elite Four members}} | ||
{{League}} | {{League}} | ||
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{{TrainerNav|Arceus|kanto=yes|hoenn=yes|sinnoh=yes|unova=yes|kalos=yes}}<br> | {{TrainerNav|Arceus|kanto=yes|hoenn=yes|sinnoh=yes|unova=yes|kalos=yes|alola=yes}}<br> | ||
{{Project CharacterDex notice|tc}} | {{Project CharacterDex notice|tc}} | ||
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[[Category:Pokémon League]] | [[Category:Pokémon League]] | ||
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