Elite Four: Difference between revisions

In the games, they use strong {{cat|medicine}} items in battles. In [[Generation II]], they use [[Max Potion]]s, and from [[Generation III]] onwards, they use [[Full Restore]]s. Like [[Gym Leader]]s, they typically specialize in Pokémon of a particular [[type]]. Prior to [[Generation V]] and in [[Generation IX]], the Elite Four typically progresses in [[level]] with their Pokémon in the games and must be challenged in a set order. From Generation V to Generation VII, all members of the Elite Four (except in [[remake]]s) use Pokémon of the same levels, as they can be challenged in any order.

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| [[File:VSFlint BDSP.png|96px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Flint (Elite Four)|Flint}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{fire color dark}}|オーバ Ōba}}</small>

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By defeating each of them, the player is rewarded with an Elite Medal. Playing on Hard Level, Gary is the last challenge and on Super Hard, {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} is the last challenge after the player becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}.

====[[Gary Oak]]====

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In {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there is a group composed of powerful four members called the [[Grand Master]]s, who are the counterpart of the Elite Four in these games. Defeating them earns the player the Legendary Cards.  

* [[Lorelei]] appeared in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', but she is named "Prima" in the English [[dub]] for {{wp|lip sync}} reasons.

* [[Drake]] appeared in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', where he invited Ash and his friends to his boat, where he had a battle with Ash. He reappeared in ''[[JN088|Looking Out for Number Two!]]'', where he was shown to have become a treasure hunter in addition to his Elite Four duties.

* {{EF|Aaron}} debuted in ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', where he was seen training to challenge {{an|Cynthia}}.

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

* [[Caitlin]] debuted in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', where she faced off against {{an|Cynthia}} during an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]].

The members of the Kanto Elite Four made brief appearances in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''. {{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}}.

Malva appeared in ''[[PE04|The Visionary]]''.

===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====

===={{chap|Yellow}}====

The Kanto Elite Four served as the primary antagonists for this chapter, seeking to wipe out most of humanity in order to create a utopia for Pokémon. They are each said to be so powerful that the 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 at their base of operations on [[Cerise Island]].

===={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====

The Johto Elite Four is formed at the end of this chapter, following the defeat of the [[Masked Man]]. 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.

===={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}====

The Hoenn Elite Four, consisting of [[Sidney]], [[Phoebe]], [[Glacia]], and [[Drake]], made an appearance in this chapter, helping to find and catch the {{TP|Brandon|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.

===={{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 this chapter.

===={{chap|Platinum}}====

{{EF|Aaron}}, [[Bertha]], and [[Lucian]] debuted in this chapter, where they were enlisted by the [[Pokémon Association]] Chairman to decode the ancient writings in [[Charon]]'s memobook. Meanwhile, Flint accompanied [[Volkner]] to the [[Distortion World]] so that they could battle {{p|Giratina}} for their own amusement.

===={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====

The Johto Elite Four reappeared in this chapter, where they faced {{adv|Gold}} in various [[Pokéathlon]] events and later fought [[Lance's Dragonite]] when it went berserk.

===={{chap|Black & White}}====

The Unova Elite Four first appeared in this chapter as {{adv|Black}} cited them during his daily pledge. However, they never appeared to the main characters as a group. Besides [[Caitlin]], who already appeared in the ''Platinum'' chapter, [[Grimsley]] met Black on {{rt|4|Unova}}, [[Shauntal]] met {{adv|White}} aboard the [[Battle Subway]], and [[Marshal]] met both in [[Nimbasa City]]. All four converged for the duration of the {{un|Pokémon League|Unova League}} tournament that would have determined the Trainer that would challenge them. They also participated in the battle against [[Team Plasma]] and the {{adv|Forces of Nature}} when [[N's Castle]] rose from the ground.

===={{chap|X & Y}}====

The first Kalos Elite Four member to appear is [[Malva]], who appeared in person in this chapter. [[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, assisting X and Y's group in their quest to stop Team Flare. Drasna gave them information about {{adv|Zygarde}} and Wikstrom used his {{p|Probopass}} to guide them to Team Flare's hideout at the [[Pokémon Village]]. Malva, bearing a searing hatred for Diantha, battled against the Kalos Champion twice over the course of the chapter.

===={{chap|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====

While never actually forming, the members comprising the Alola Elite Four appear individually throughout the chapter. [[Hala]] and [[Olivia]] debuted in ''[[PASM02|The Delivery of Rotom and the Girl]]'', discussing the sightings of the [[guardian deities]] around Alola with [[Nanu]]. [[Kahili]] debuted in ''[[PASM10|Defeat and the Commander of the School of Fish]]'', coming back to Alola and speculating the [[Ultra Beast]]s were the source of the guardian deities' rage. In ''[[PASM15|Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!"]]'', [[Acerola]] found an unconscious {{adv|Sun}} and [[Lillie]] on a beach and took them to the [[Aether House]] to recuperate. Molayne debuted in ''[[PASM19|Truth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull]]'', helping innocent civilians escape from the Ultra Beasts wreaking havoc on [[Ula'ula Island]].

{{EF|Flint}} appeared in ''[[DPA24|Hareta's Heart's Desire]]'' as a participant to the {{si|Pokémon League}} tournament, but chose to forfeit when he was overwhelmed by the power of [[Hareta's Regigigas]]. The rest of the Sinnoh Elite Four made a cameo while watching the battle.

* The only [[type]]s that have yet to be specialized in by any Elite Four member are {{t|Normal}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Electric}}, and {{t|Fairy}}.

** Though [[Larry]] of the [[Paldea]] Elite Four specializes in the Normal type, he only does so as a [[Gym Leader]], not as an Elite Four member.

* The most common type specializations for members of the Elite Four are {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Dragon}}, with four individuals specializing in each type.

** Every Ghost-type Elite Four member is female. Conversely, every Dragon-type Elite Four member is male except [[Drasna]].

* The Paldea Elite Four is the only Elite Four to have members who do not take part in rematches against the player. The only members who do take part in rematches are [[Hassel]] and Larry. However, Larry can only be rematched once as a Gym Leader, where he specializes in Normal types instead of {{t|Flying}} types. Additionally, none of the rematches take place in the Paldea Pokémon League.

** The type specialties of the Paldea Elite Four are the types of the [[Titan Pokémon]]. The Stony Cliff Titan's type is filled in by [[Geeta]], who [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallizes]] her {{p|Glimmora}} into the Rock type.

* Prior to [[Generation VI]], the English names of the Elite Four are puns based on their respective specialized types. From [[Generation VII]] onwards, they all possess flora-based names similar to the [[Pokémon Professor]]s. The same applies to each region’s Gym Leaders.