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[[File:LGPE Elite Four.png|thumb|300px|Artwork of {{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}} confronting the Kanto Elite Four in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]]]
[[File:LGPE Elite Four.png|thumb|300px|Artwork of {{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}} confronting the Kanto Elite Four in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]]]
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]], just short of the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]]. Those who challenge the Elite Four must have won all eight [[Badge]]s from that region (or, for Trainers in [[Alola]], must have completed all of their [[island challenge]] trials). To become Champion, Trainers must 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'') are four [[Pokémon Trainer]]s who are regarded as the toughest in their [[region]]al [[Pokémon League]], just short of the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]]. Those who challenge the Elite Four must have won all eight [[Badge]]s from that region (or, for Trainers in [[Alola]], must have completed all of their [[island challenge]] trials). To become Champion, Trainers must face all four and the current Champion consecutively without losing to any of them. Challengers who lose at any time must start their challenge from the beginning. In [[Paldea]], the challenge is named the Elite Test, and is part of the greater Champion Assessment.


One group resides at the [[Indigo Plateau]] in [[Kanto]] and are considered the best Trainers in both Kanto and [[Johto]]. Another group is located in [[Ever Grande City]] in [[Hoenn]], while another is located on [[Mount Lanakila]] in [[Alola]]. Three more groups reside at the Pokémon Leagues in {{si|Pokémon League|Sinnoh}}, {{un|Pokémon League|Unova}}, and {{kal|Pokémon League|Kalos}}.
One group resides at the [[Indigo Plateau]] in [[Kanto]] and are considered the best Trainers in both Kanto and [[Johto]]. Another group is located in [[Ever Grande City]] in [[Hoenn]], while another is located on [[Mount Lanakila]] in [[Alola]]. Four more groups reside at the Pokémon Leagues in {{si|Pokémon League|Sinnoh}}, {{un|Pokémon League|Unova}}, {{kal|Pokémon League|Kalos}}, and {{pal|Pokémon League|Paldea}}.


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.
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 [[Paldea]], 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. At [[Blueberry Academy]], [[Crispin]]'s Pokémon are one level lower than the others, but the Elite Four can be battled in any order.


==In the games==
In [[Generation VIII]], the [[Galar League|Pokémon League]] in the [[Galar]] region uses the Champion Cup tournament instead of an Elite Four.
 
==In the core series games==
===Indigo Elite Four===
===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.
At the [[Indigo Plateau]] — the site of the Pokémon League in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] — the Elite Four must be battled in a fixed order.
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! {{color|{{Kanto color dark}}|Initial}}
! {{color|{{Kanto color dark}}|Initial}}
! {{color|{{Kanto color dark}}|Rematch}}
! {{color|{{Kanto color dark}}|Rematch}}
|- style="background:#{{ice color}}"
|- style="background:#{{ice color light}}"
| [[File:VSLorelei PE.png|x100px]]<br>{{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Lorelei}}<br><small>{{color|{{ice color dark}}|カンナ Kanna}}</small>
| [[File:VSLorelei PE.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Lorelei}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{ice color dark}}|カンナ Kanna}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Ice|{{ice color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Ice|{{ice color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}<br>{{MSP|124|Jynx}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP/3|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/3|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP/3|080|Slowbro}}<br>{{MSP/3|124|Jynx}}{{MSP/3|131|Lapras}}
| {{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}<br>{{MSP|124|Jynx}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}
| {{MSP/3|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/3|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP/3|221|Piloswine}}<br>{{MSP/3|124|Jynx}}{{MSP/3|131|Lapras}}
| {{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|124|Jynx}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}<br>{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}
| {{MSP/PE|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/PE|124|Jynx}}{{MSP/PE|091|Cloyster}}<br>{{MSP/PE|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/PE|131|Lapras}}
| {{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|124|Jynx}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}<br>{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|028A|Sandslash}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}
| {{MSP/PE|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/PE|124|Jynx}}{{MSP/PE|091|Cloyster}}<br>{{MSP/PE|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/PE|028A|Sandslash}}{{MSP/PE|131|Lapras}}
|- style="background:#{{fighting color}}"
|- style="background:#{{fighting color light}}"
| [[File:VSBruno PE.png|x100px]]<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Bruno}}<br><small>{{color|{{fighting color dark}}|シバ Siba}}</small>
| [[File:VSBruno PE.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Bruno}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{fighting color dark}}|シバ Siba}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Fighting|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Fighting|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP|095|Onix}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}<br>{{MSP|095|Onix}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP/3|095|Onix}}{{MSP/3|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/3|106|Hitmonlee}}<br>{{MSP/3|095|Onix}}{{MSP/3|068|Machamp}}
| {{MSP|208|Steelix}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}<br>{{MSP|208|Steelix}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}}
| {{MSP/3|208|Steelix}}{{MSP/3|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/3|106|Hitmonlee}}<br>{{MSP/3|208|Steelix}}{{MSP/3|068|Machamp}}
| {{MSP|095|Onix}}{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}<br>{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}}
| {{MSP/PE|095|Onix}}{{MSP/PE|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/PE|107|Hitmonchan}}<br>{{MSP/PE|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP/PE|068|Machamp}}
| {{MSP|095|Onix}}{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}<br>{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|076A|Golem}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}}
| {{MSP/PE|095|Onix}}{{MSP/PE|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/PE|107|Hitmonchan}}<br>{{MSP/PE|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP/PE|076A|Golem}}{{MSP/PE|068|Machamp}}
|- style="background:#{{ghost color}}"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
| [[File:VSAgatha PE.png|x100px]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Agatha}}<br><small>{{color|{{ghost color dark}}|キクコ Kikuko}}</small>
| [[File:VSAgatha PE.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Agatha}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{ghost color dark}}|キクコ Kikuko}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Ghost|{{ghost color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Ghost|{{ghost color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|042|Golbat}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}<br>{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP/3|094|Gengar}}{{MSP/3|042|Golbat}}{{MSP/3|093|Haunter}}<br>{{MSP/3|024|Arbok}}{{MSP/3|094|Gengar}}
| {{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|169|Crobat}}{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}<br>{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}
| {{MSP/3|094|Gengar}}{{MSP/3|169|Crobat}}{{MSP/3|200|Misdreavus}}<br>{{MSP/3|024|Arbok}}{{MSP/3|094|Gengar}}
| {{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|042|Golbat}}<br>{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}
| {{MSP/PE|024|Arbok}}{{MSP/PE|094|Gengar}}{{MSP/PE|042|Golbat}}<br>{{MSP/PE|110|Weezing}}{{MSP/PE|094|Gengar}}
| {{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|042|Golbat}}<br>{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|105A|Marowak}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}
| {{MSP/PE|024|Arbok}}{{MSP/PE|094|Gengar}}{{MSP/PE|042|Golbat}}<br>{{MSP/PE|110|Weezing}}{{MSP/PE|105A|Marowak}}{{MSP/PE|094|Gengar}}
|-
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSLance PE.png|x100px]]<br>{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Lance}}<br><small>{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ワタル Wataru}}</small>
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSLance PE.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Lance}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ワタル Wataru}}</small>
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{tcolor|Dragon|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Dragon|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP|148|Dragonair}}<br>{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP/3|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/3|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/3|148|Dragonair}}<br>{{MSP/3|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/3|149|Dragonite}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}<br>{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}
| {{MSP/3|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/3|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/3|230|Kingdra}}<br>{{MSP/3|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/3|149|Dragonite}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{MSP|117|Seadra}}{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}<br>{{MSP|006|Charizard}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}
| {{MSP/PE|117|Seadra}}{{MSP/PE|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/PE|130|Gyarados}}<br>{{MSP/PE|006|Charizard}}{{MSP/PE|149|Dragonite}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|117|Seadra}}{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}<br>{{MSP|103A|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|006MX|Charizard}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/PE|117|Seadra}}{{MSP/PE|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/PE|130|Gyarados}}<br>{{MSP/PE|103A|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/6|006MX|Charizard}}{{MSP/PE|149|Dragonite}}
|}{{-}}
|}


====Generations II and IV====
====Generations II and IV====
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! {{color|{{Johto color dark}}|After 8 Badges}}
! {{color|{{Johto color dark}}|After 8 Badges}}
! {{color|{{Johto color dark}}|After 16 Badges}}
! {{color|{{Johto color dark}}|After 16 Badges}}
|- style="background:#{{psychic color}}"
|- style="background:#{{psychic color light}}"
| [[File:VSWill.png]]<br>{{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Will}}<br><small>{{color|{{psychic color dark}}|イツキ Itsuki}}</small>
| [[File:VSWill.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Will}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{psychic color dark}}|イツキ Itsuki}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP|178|Xatu}}{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}<br>{{MSP|124|Jynx}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP/3|178|Xatu}}{{MSP/3|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/3|080|Slowbro}}<br>{{MSP/3|124|Jynx}}{{MSP/3|178|Xatu}}
| {{MSP|437|Bronzong}}{{MSP|124|Jynx}}{{MSP|326|Grumpig}}<br>{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}
| {{MSP/3|437|Bronzong}}{{MSP/3|124|Jynx}}{{MSP/3|326|Grumpig}}<br>{{MSP/3|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/3|282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP/3|178|Xatu}}
|- style="background:#{{poison color}}"
|- style="background:#{{poison color light}}"
| [[File:VSKoga.png]]<br>{{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Koga}}<br><small>{{color|{{poison color dark}}|キョウ Kyō}}</small>
| [[File:VSKoga.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Koga}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{poison color dark}}|キョウ Kyou}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Poison|{{poison color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Poison|{{poison color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP|168|Ariados}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|089|Muk}}<br>{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|169|Crobat}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP/3|168|Ariados}}{{MSP/3|205|Forretress}}{{MSP/3|089|Muk}}<br>{{MSP/3|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP/3|169|Crobat}}
| {{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}<br>{{MSP|089|Muk}}{{MSP|169|Crobat}}{{MSP|317|Swalot}}
| {{MSP/3|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/3|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP/3|454|Toxicroak}}<br>{{MSP/3|089|Muk}}{{MSP/3|169|Crobat}}{{MSP/3|317|Swalot}}
|- style="background:#{{fighting color}}"
|- style="background:#{{fighting color light}}"
| [[File:VSBruno.png]]<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Bruno}}<br><small>{{color|{{fighting color dark}}|シバ Siba}}</small>
| [[File:VSBruno.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Bruno}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{fighting color dark}}|シバ Siba}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Fighting|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Fighting|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}<br>{{MSP|095|Onix}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP/3|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/3|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/3|106|Hitmonlee}}<br>{{MSP/3|095|Onix}}{{MSP/3|068|Machamp}}
| {{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}<br>{{MSP|297|Hariyama}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}
| {{MSP/3|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/3|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/3|107|Hitmonchan}}<br>{{MSP/3|297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/3|068|Machamp}}{{MSP/3|448|Lucario}}
|-
|- style="background:#{{dark color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSKaren.png]]<br>{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Karen}}<br><small>{{color|{{dark color dark}}|カリン Karin}}</small>
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSKaren.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Karen}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{dark color dark}}|カリン Karin}}</small>
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|{{dark color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Dark|{{dark color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}<br>{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP/3|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/3|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/3|198|Murkrow}}<br>{{MSP/3|094|Gengar}}{{MSP/3|229|Houndoom}}
| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}<br>{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/3|461|Weavile}}{{MSP/3|442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/3|359|Absol}}<br>{{MSP/3|430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/3|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/3|197|Umbreon}}
|}{{-}}
|}


===Hoenn Elite Four===
===Hoenn Elite Four===
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! {{color|{{Hoenn color dark}}|Initial}}
! {{color|{{Hoenn color dark}}|Initial}}
! {{color|{{Hoenn color dark}}|Rematch}}
! {{color|{{Hoenn color dark}}|Rematch}}
|- style="background:#{{dark color}}"
|- style="background:#{{dark color light}}"
| [[File:VSSidney.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Sidney}}<br><small>{{color|{{dark color dark}}|カゲツ Kagetsu}}</small>
| [[File:VSSidney.png|150px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Sidney}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{dark color dark}}|カゲツ Kagetsu}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Dark|{{dark color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Dark|{{dark color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}<br>{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}
| {{MSP/3|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/3|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/3|332|Cacturne}}<br>{{MSP/3|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/3|359|Absol}}
| {{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}<br>{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}
| {{MSP/3|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/3|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/3|332|Cacturne}}<br>{{MSP/3|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP/3|359|Absol}}
| {{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}<br>{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}
| {{MSP/6|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/6|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/6|332|Cacturne}}<br>{{MSP/6|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/6|359|Absol}}
| {{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}<br>{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}{{MSP|359M|Absol}}
| {{MSP/6|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/6|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/6|571|Zoroark}}<br>{{MSP/6|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/6|630|Mandibuzz}}{{MSP/6|359M|Absol}}
|- style="background:#{{ghost color}}"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
| [[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}}}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|302|Sableye}}<br>{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP/3|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/3|354|Banette}}{{MSP/3|302|Sableye}}<br>{{MSP/3|354|Banette}}{{MSP/3|356|Dusclops}}
| {{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|302|Sableye}}<br>{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}
| {{MSP/6|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/6|354|Banette}}{{MSP/6|302|Sableye}}<br>{{MSP/6|354|Banette}}{{MSP/6|477|Dusknoir}}
| {{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|302M|Sableye}}
| {{MSP/6|354|Banette}}{{MSP/6|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/6|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP/6|609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/6|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/6|302M|Sableye}}
|- style="background:#{{ice color}}"
|- style="background:#{{ice color light}}"
| [[File:VSGlacia.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Glacia}}<br><small>{{color|{{ice color dark}}|プリム Prim}}</small>
| [[File:VSGlacia.png|150px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Glacia}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{ice color dark}}|プリム Prim}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Ice|{{ice color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Ice|{{ice color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP|362|Glalie}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}<br>{{MSP|362|Glalie}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}
| colspan="2" | {{MSP/3|362|Glalie}}{{MSP/3|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP/3|364|Sealeo}}<br>{{MSP/3|362|Glalie}}{{MSP/3|365|Walrein}}
| {{MSP|362|Glalie}}{{MSP|478|Froslass}}{{MSP|478|Froslass}}<br>{{MSP|362|Glalie}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}
| {{MSP/6|362|Glalie}}{{MSP/6|478|Froslass}}{{MSP/6|478|Froslass}}<br>{{MSP/6|362|Glalie}}{{MSP/6|365|Walrein}}
| {{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|478|Froslass}}<br>{{MSP|584|Vanilluxe}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|362M|Glalie}}
| {{MSP/6|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/6|614|Beartic}}{{MSP/6|478|Froslass}}<br>{{MSP/6|584|Vanilluxe}}{{MSP/6|365|Walrein}}{{MSP/6|362M|Glalie}}
|-
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSDrake.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Drake}}<br><small>{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ゲンジ Genji}}</small>
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSDrake.png|150px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Drake}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ゲンジ Genji}}</small>
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{tcolor|Dragon|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Dragon|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{MSP|372|Shelgon}}{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}<br>{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|373|Salamence}}
| {{MSP/3|372|Shelgon}}{{MSP/3|334|Altaria}}{{MSP/3|330|Flygon}}<br>{{MSP/3|330|Flygon}}{{MSP/3|373|Salamence}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{MSP|372|Shelgon}}{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}<br>{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|373|Salamence}}
| {{MSP/3|372|Shelgon}}{{MSP/3|334|Altaria}}{{MSP/3|230|Kingdra}}<br>{{MSP/3|330|Flygon}}{{MSP/3|373|Salamence}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}<br>{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|373|Salamence}}
| {{MSP/6|334|Altaria}}{{MSP/6|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/6|330|Flygon}}<br>{{MSP/6|330|Flygon}}{{MSP/6|373|Salamence}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|691|Dragalge}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}<br>{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}{{MSP|373M|Salamence}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/6|334|Altaria}}{{MSP/6|691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/6|230|Kingdra}}<br>{{MSP/6|330|Flygon}}{{MSP/6|612|Haxorus}}{{MSP/6|373M|Salamence}}
|}{{-}}
|}


===Sinnoh Elite Four===
===Sinnoh Elite Four===
In [[Sinnoh]], the Elite Four must be battled in a fixed order. In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the Elite Four at the Sinnoh {{si|Pokémon League}} consists of:
In [[Sinnoh]], the Elite Four must be battled in a fixed order. In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]], the Elite Four at the Sinnoh {{si|Pokémon League}} consists of:
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Sinnoh color}}; border:4px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" class="roundy"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Sinnoh color}}; border:4px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" class="roundy"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Member<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Member<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Type}}
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Party|Teams}}
! colspan="5" style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Party|Teams}}
|- style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}"
! rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
! rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|- style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}"
! {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
! {{color|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Initial}}
! {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
! {{color|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|After}} {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|National Pokédex|National Pokédex}}
|- style="background:#{{bug color}}"
! {{color|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|After}} {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Stark Mountain|Stark Mountain}}
| [[File:VSAaron.png]]<br>{{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Aaron (Elite Four)|Aaron}}<br><small>{{color|{{bug color dark}}|リョウ Ryou}}</small>
|- style="background:#{{bug color light}}"
| [[File:VSAaron BDSP.png|96px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Aaron}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{bug color dark}}|リョウ Ryou}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Bug|{{bug color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Bug|{{bug color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|416|Vespiquen}}<br>{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}
| {{MSP/3|269|Dustox}}{{MSP/3|214|Heracross}}{{MSP/3|416|Vespiquen}}<br>{{MSP/3|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/3|452|Drapion}}
| {{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|416|Vespiquen}}<br>{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}
| {{MSP/3|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/3|214|Heracross}}{{MSP/3|416|Vespiquen}}<br>{{MSP/3|212|Scizor}}{{MSP/3|452|Drapion}}
|- style="background:#{{ground color}}"
| {{MSP/BDSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP/BDSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/BDSP|416|Vespiquen}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP/BDSP|452|Drapion}}
| [[File:VSBertha.png]]<br>{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Bertha}}<br><small>{{color|{{ground color dark}}|キクノ Kikuno}}</small>
| {{MSP/BDSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/BDSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP/BDSP|416|Vespiquen}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP/BDSP|452|Drapion}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/BDSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP/BDSP|416|Vespiquen}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP/BDSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP/BDSP|452|Drapion}}
|- style="background:#{{ground color light}}"
| [[File:VSBertha BDSP.png|96px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Bertha}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{ground color dark}}|キクノ Kikuno}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Ground|{{ground color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Ground|{{ground color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}<br>{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}
| {{MSP/3|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/3|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/3|185|Sudowoodo}}<br>{{MSP/3|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/3|076|Golem}}
| {{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}<br>{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}
| {{MSP/3|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP/3|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/3|464|Rhyperior}}<br>{{MSP/3|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/3|076|Golem}}
|- style="background:#{{fire color}}"
| {{MSP/BDSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/BDSP|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP/BDSP|076|Golem}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/BDSP|450|Hippowdon}}
| [[File:VSFlint.png]]<br>{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Flint (Elite Four)|Flint}}<br><small>{{color|{{fire color dark}}|オーバ Ōba}}</small>
| {{MSP/BDSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/BDSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP/BDSP|076|Golem}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/BDSP|464|Rhyperior}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/BDSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP/BDSP|034|Nidoking}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/BDSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/BDSP|464|Rhyperior}}
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}}"
| [[File:VSFlint BDSP.png|96px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Flint}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{fire color dark}}|オーバ Ōba}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|208|Steelix}}<br>{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}
| {{MSP/3|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/3|392|Infernape}}{{MSP/3|208|Steelix}}<br>{{MSP/3|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP/3|426|Drifblim}}
| {{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}<br>{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|467|Magmortar}}
| {{MSP/3|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/3|392|Infernape}}{{MSP/3|229|Houndoom}}<br>{{MSP/3|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/3|467|Magmortar}}
|-
| {{MSP/BDSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/BDSP|208|Steelix}}{{MSP/BDSP|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP/BDSP|392|Infernape}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSLucian.png]]<br>{{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Lucian}}<br><small>{{color|{{psychic color dark}}|ゴヨウ Goyō}}</small>
| {{MSP/BDSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/BDSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/BDSP|078|Rapidash}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP/BDSP|467|Magmortar}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/BDSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/BDSP|078|Rapidash}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP/BDSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/BDSP|467|Magmortar}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}<br>{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|437|Bronzong}}
|- style="background:#{{psychic color light}}"
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}<br>{{MSP|475|Gallade}}{{MSP|437|Bronzong}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSLucian BDSP.png|96px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Lucian}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{psychic color dark}}|ゴヨウ Goyō}}</small>
|}{{-}}
| {{tcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/3|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/3|308|Medicham}}<br>{{MSP/3|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP/3|437|Bronzong}}
| {{MSP/3|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/3|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/3|065|Alakazam}}<br>{{MSP/3|475|Gallade}}{{MSP/3|437|Bronzong}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/BDSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/BDSP|308|Medicham}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP/BDSP|437|Bronzong}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/BDSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/BDSP|437|Bronzong}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP/BDSP|475|Gallade}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/BDSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/BDSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/BDSP|437|Bronzong}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP/BDSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/BDSP|475|Gallade}}
|}


===Unova Elite Four===
===Unova Elite Four===
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! {{color|{{Unova color dark}}|Initial}}
! {{color|{{Unova color dark}}|Initial}}
! {{color|{{Unova color dark}}|Rematch}}
! {{color|{{Unova color dark}}|Rematch}}
|- style="background:#{{ghost color}}"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
| [[File:VSShauntal.png]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Shauntal}}<br><small>{{color|{{ghost color dark}}|シキミ Shikimi}}</small>
| [[File:VSShauntal.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Shauntal}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{ghost color dark}}|シキミ Shikimi}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Ghost|{{ghost color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Ghost|{{ghost color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|593F|Jellicent}}<br>{{MSP|623|Golurk}}{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP/3|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP/3|593F|Jellicent}}<br>{{MSP/3|623|Golurk}}{{MSP/3|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|593F|Jellicent}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP|623|Golurk}}{{MSP|478|Froslass}}{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP/3|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP/3|593F|Jellicent}}{{MSP/3|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP/3|623|Golurk}}{{MSP/3|478|Froslass}}{{MSP/3|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP|623|Golurk}}{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP/3|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP/3|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP/3|623|Golurk}}{{MSP/3|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP|623|Golurk}}{{MSP|478|Froslass}}{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP/3|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP/3|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/3|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP/3|623|Golurk}}{{MSP/3|478|Froslass}}{{MSP/3|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP|623|Golurk}}{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP/3|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP/3|354|Banette}}{{MSP/3|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP/3|623|Golurk}}{{MSP/3|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP|623|Golurk}}{{MSP|478|Froslass}}{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}
| {{MSP/3|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP/3|094|Gengar}}{{MSP/3|426|Drifblim}}<br>{{MSP/3|623|Golurk}}{{MSP/3|478|Froslass}}{{MSP/3|609|Chandelure}}
|- style="background:#{{fighting color}}"
|- style="background:#{{fighting color light}}"
| [[File:VSMarshal.png]]<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Marshal}}<br><small>{{color|{{fighting color dark}}|レンブ Renbu}}</small>
| [[File:VSMarshal.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Marshal}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{fighting color dark}}|レンブ Renbu}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Fighting|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Fighting|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|539|Sawk}}{{MSP|538|Throh}}<br>{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}
| {{MSP/3|539|Sawk}}{{MSP/3|538|Throh}}<br>{{MSP/3|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/3|534|Conkeldurr}}
| {{MSP|286|Breloom}}{{MSP|538|Throh}}{{MSP|539|Sawk}}<br>{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}
| {{MSP/3|286|Breloom}}{{MSP/3|538|Throh}}{{MSP/3|539|Sawk}}<br>{{MSP/3|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP/3|534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/3|620|Mienshao}}
| {{MSP|539|Sawk}}{{MSP|538|Throh}}<br>{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}
| {{MSP/3|539|Sawk}}{{MSP/3|538|Throh}}<br>{{MSP/3|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/3|534|Conkeldurr}}
| {{MSP|539|Sawk}}{{MSP|538|Throh}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}<br>{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}
| {{MSP/3|539|Sawk}}{{MSP/3|538|Throh}}{{MSP/3|448|Lucario}}<br>{{MSP/3|308|Medicham}}{{MSP/3|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/3|534|Conkeldurr}}
| {{MSP|539|Sawk}}{{MSP|538|Throh}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}<br>{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}
| {{MSP/3|539|Sawk}}{{MSP/3|538|Throh}}{{MSP/3|448|Lucario}}<br>{{MSP/3|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/3|534|Conkeldurr}}
| {{MSP|539|Sawk}}{{MSP|538|Throh}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}<br>{{MSP|068|Machamp}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}
| {{MSP/3|539|Sawk}}{{MSP/3|538|Throh}}{{MSP/3|448|Lucario}}<br>{{MSP/3|068|Machamp}}{{MSP/3|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/3|534|Conkeldurr}}
|- style="background:#{{dark color}}"
|- style="background:#{{dark color light}}"
| [[File:VSGrimsley.png]]<br>{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Grimsley}}<br><small>{{color|{{dark color dark}}|ギーマ Giima}}</small>
| [[File:VSGrimsley.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Grimsley}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{dark color dark}}|ギーマ Giima}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Dark|{{dark color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Dark|{{dark color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP/3|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/3|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP/3|510|Liepard}}{{MSP/3|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP/3|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/3|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/3|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP/3|510|Liepard}}{{MSP/3|452|Drapion}}{{MSP/3|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP/3|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/3|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP/3|510|Liepard}}{{MSP/3|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP/3|430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/3|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/3|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP/3|510|Liepard}}{{MSP/3|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/3|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}<br>{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP/3|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/3|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/3|359|Absol}}<br>{{MSP/3|510|Liepard}}{{MSP/3|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}
| {{MSP/3|430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/3|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/3|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP/3|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP/3|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/3|625|Bisharp}}
|- style="background:#{{psychic color}}"
|- style="background:#{{psychic color light}}"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSCaitlin.png]]<br>{{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Caitlin}}<br><small>{{color|{{psychic color dark}}|カトレア Cattleya}}</small>
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSCaitlin.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Caitlin}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{psychic color dark}}|カトレア Cattleya}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|579|Reuniclus}}<br>{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}
| {{MSP/3|518|Musharna}}{{MSP/3|579|Reuniclus}}<br>{{MSP/3|561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP/3|576|Gothitelle}}
| {{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}<br>{{MSP|437|Bronzong}}{{MSP|376|Metagross}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}
| {{MSP/3|518|Musharna}}{{MSP/3|579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP/3|561|Sigilyph}}<br>{{MSP/3|437|Bronzong}}{{MSP/3|376|Metagross}}{{MSP/3|576|Gothitelle}}
| {{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|579|Reuniclus}}<br>{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}
| {{MSP/3|518|Musharna}}{{MSP/3|579|Reuniclus}}<br>{{MSP/3|561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP/3|576|Gothitelle}}
| {{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}<br>{{MSP|475|Gallade}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP|376|Metagross}}
| {{MSP/3|518|Musharna}}{{MSP/3|579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP/3|561|Sigilyph}}<br>{{MSP/3|475|Gallade}}{{MSP/3|576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP/3|376|Metagross}}
| {{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}<br>{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP|376|Metagross}}
| {{MSP/3|518|Musharna}}{{MSP/3|579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP/3|561|Sigilyph}}<br>{{MSP/3|576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP/3|376|Metagross}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}<br>{{MSP|475|Gallade}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP|376|Metagross}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/3|518|Musharna}}{{MSP/3|579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP/3|065|Alakazam}}<br>{{MSP/3|475|Gallade}}{{MSP/3|576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP/3|376|Metagross}}
|}{{-}}
|}


===Kalos Elite Four===
===Kalos Elite Four===
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|-style="background:#{{Kalos color light}}"
|-style="background:#{{Kalos color light}}"
! {{color2|{{Kalos color dark}}|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
! {{color2|{{Kalos color dark}}|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|- style="background:#{{fire color}}"
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}}"
| [[File:VSMalva.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Malva}}<br><small>{{color|{{fire color dark}}|パキラ Pachira}}</small>
| [[File:VSMalva.png|150px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Malva}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{fire color dark}}|パキラ Pachira}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|668F|Pyroar}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}<br>{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}{{MSP|663|Talonflame}}
| {{MSP/6|668F|Pyroar}}{{MSP/6|324|Torkoal}}<br>{{MSP/6|609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/6|663|Talonflame}}
|- style="background:#{{water color}};"
|- style="background:#{{water color light}};"
| [[File:VSSiebold.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Siebold}}<br><small>{{color|{{water color dark}}|ズミ Zumi}}</small>
| [[File:VSSiebold.png|150px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Siebold}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{water color dark}}|ズミ Zumi}}</small>
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}<br>{{MSP|121|Starmie}}{{MSP|689|Barbaracle}}
| {{MSP/6|693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/6|130|Gyarados}}<br>{{MSP/6|121|Starmie}}{{MSP/6|689|Barbaracle}}
|- style="background:#{{steel color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{steel color light}}"
| [[File:VSWikstrom.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Wikstrom}}<br><small>{{color|{{steel color dark}}|ガンピ Gampi}}</small>
| [[File:VSWikstrom.png|150px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Wikstrom}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{steel color dark}}|ガンピ Gampi}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Steel|{{steel color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Steel|{{steel color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|707|Klefki}}{{MSP|476|Probopass}}<br>{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|681|Aegislash}}
| {{MSP/6|707|Klefki}}{{MSP/6|476|Probopass}}<br>{{MSP/6|212|Scizor}}{{MSP/6|681|Aegislash}}
|-
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
| 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="{{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}}}}
| {{tcolor|Dragon|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|691|Dragalge}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}<br>{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|715|Noivern}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/6|691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/6|621|Druddigon}}<br>{{MSP/6|334|Altaria}}{{MSP/6|715|Noivern}}
|}{{-}}
|}


===Alola Elite Four===
===Alola Elite Four===
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|-style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
|-style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
! {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun and Moon}}
! {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun and Moon}}
|- style="background:#{{fighting color}}"
|- style="background:#{{fighting color light}}"
| [[File:VSHala 2.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Hala}}<br><small>{{color|{{fighting color dark}}|ハラ Hala}}</small>
| [[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}}}}
| {{tcolor|Fighting|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|297|Hariyama}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|760|Bewear}}<br>{{MSP|740|Crabominable}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}
| {{MSP/6|297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/6|057|Primeape}}{{MSP/6|760|Bewear}}<br>{{MSP/6|740|Crabominable}}{{MSP/6|062|Poliwrath}}
|- style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}"
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}"
| [[File:VSOlivia 2.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Olivia}}<br><small>{{color|{{rock color dark}}|ライチ Lychee}}</small>
| [[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}}}}
| {{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}}
| {{MSP/6|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP/6|476|Probopass}}{{MSP/6|076A|Golem}}<br>{{MSP/6|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/6|703|Carbink}}
|- style="background:#{{ghost color}}"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
| [[File:VSAcerola.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Acerola}}<br><small>{{color|{{ghost color dark}}|アセロラ Acerola}}</small>
| [[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}}}}
| {{tcolor|Ghost|{{ghost color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|781|Dhelmise}}{{MSP|478|Froslass}}<br>{{MSP|770|Palossand}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}
| {{MSP/6|302|Sableye}}{{MSP/6|781|Dhelmise}}{{MSP/6|478|Froslass}}<br>{{MSP/6|770|Palossand}}{{MSP/6|426|Drifblim}}
|-
|- style="background:#{{flying color light}}"
| 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="{{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}}}}
| {{tcolor|Flying|{{flying color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|227|Skarmory}}{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}{{MSP|741|Oricorio}}<br>{{MSP|733|Toucannon}}{{MSP|169|Crobat}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/6|227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/6|630|Mandibuzz}}{{MSP/6|741|Oricorio}}<br>{{MSP/6|733|Toucannon}}{{MSP/6|169|Crobat}}
|}{{-}}
|}


====Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon====
====Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon====
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|-style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
|-style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
! {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
! {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|- style="background:#{{steel color}}"
|- style="background:#{{steel color light}}"
| [[File:VSMolayne USUM.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Molayne}}<br><small>{{color|{{steel color dark}}|マーレイン Mullein}}</small>
| [[File:VSMolayne USUM.png|150px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Molayne}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{steel color dark}}|マーレイン Mullein}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Steel|{{steel color dark}}}}
| {{tcolor|Steel|{{steel color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|707|Klefki}}{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}{{MSP|462|Magnezone}}<br>{{MSP|376|Metagross}}{{MSP|051A|Dugtrio}}
| {{MSP/6|707|Klefki}}{{MSP/6|625|Bisharp}}{{MSP/6|462|Magnezone}}<br>{{MSP/6|376|Metagross}}{{MSP/6|051A|Dugtrio}}
|- style="background:#{{rock color}}"
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}"
| [[File:VSOlivia 2 USUM.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Olivia}}<br><small>{{color|{{rock color dark}}|ライチ Lychee}}</small>
| [[File:VSOlivia 2 USUM.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}}}}
| {{tcolor|Rock|{{rock color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|348|Armaldo}}{{MSP|346|Cradily}}{{MSP|526|Gigalith}}<br>{{MSP|476|Probopass}}{{MSP|745Mn|Lycanroc}}
| {{MSP/6|348|Armaldo}}{{MSP/6|346|Cradily}}{{MSP/6|526|Gigalith}}<br>{{MSP/6|476|Probopass}}{{MSP/6|745Mn|Lycanroc}}
|- style="background:#{{ghost color}}"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
| [[File:VSAcerola.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Acerola}}<br><small>{{color|{{ghost color dark}}|アセロラ Acerola}}</small>
| [[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}}}}
| {{tcolor|Ghost|{{ghost color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}{{MSP|781|Dhelmise}}<br>{{MSP|478|Froslass}}{{MSP|770|Palossand}}
| {{MSP/6|354|Banette}}{{MSP/6|426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/6|781|Dhelmise}}<br>{{MSP/6|478|Froslass}}{{MSP/6|770|Palossand}}
|-
|- style="background:#{{flying color light}}"
| style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSKahili USUM.png|150px]]<br>{{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Kahili}}<br><small>{{color|{{flying color dark}}|カヒリ Kahili}}</small>
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSKahili USUM.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}}}}
| {{tcolor|Flying|{{flying color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP|628|Braviary}}{{MSP|701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP|741|Oricorio}}<br>{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}{{MSP|733|Toucannon}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/6|628|Braviary}}{{MSP/6|701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP/6|741|Oricorio}}<br>{{MSP/6|630|Mandibuzz}}{{MSP/6|733|Toucannon}}
|}{{-}}
|}
 
===Paldea Elite Four===
In [[Paldea]], the Elite Four must be battled in a fixed order. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the Elite Four at the Paldea {{pal|Pokémon League}} consists of:
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Paldea color}}; border:4px solid #{{Paldea color dark}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" class="roundy"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{Paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{Paldea color dark}}|Member<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{Paldea color light}}" | {{color2|{{Paldea color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{Paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Paldea color dark}}|Party|Teams}}
|-style="background:#{{Paldea color light}}"
! {{color2|{{Paldea color dark}}|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
! {{color2|{{Paldea color dark}}|The Indigo Disk}}
|- style="background:#{{ground color light}}"
| [[File:VSRika.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Rika}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{ground color dark}}|チリ Chili}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Ground|{{ground color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/9|0340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/9|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/9|0232|Donphan}}<br>{{MSP/9|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/9|0980|Clodsire}}
| {{MSP/9|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/9|0340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/9|0323|Camerupt}}<br>{{MSP/9|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/9|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/9|0980|Clodsire}}
|- style="background:#{{steel color light}};"
| [[File:VSPoppy.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Poppy}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{steel color dark}}|ポピー Poppy}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Steel|{{steel color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/9|0879|Copperajah}}{{MSP/9|0462|Magnezone}}{{MSP/9|0437|Bronzong}}<br>{{MSP/9|0823|Corviknight}}{{MSP/9|0959|Tinkaton}}
| {{MSP/9|0879|Copperajah}}{{MSP/9|0411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP/9|0437|Bronzong}}<br>{{MSP/9|0462|Magnezone}}{{MSP/9|0823|Corviknight}}{{MSP/9|0959|Tinkaton}}
|-
| rowspan=2 style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:VSLarry 2.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Larry}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{flying color dark}}|アオキ Aoki}}</small>
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}"| {{tcolor|Flying|{{flying color dark}}}}
| rowspan=2 style="background:#{{flying color light}}"| {{MSP/9|0357|Tropius}}{{MSP/9|741-Pom-Pom|Oricorio}}{{MSP/9|0334|Altaria}}<br>{{MSP/9|0398|Staraptor}}{{MSP/9|0973|Flamigo}}
| rowspan=2 style="background:#{{normal color light}}"| {{MSP/9|0916-Female|Oinkologne}}{{MSP/9|0128|Tauros}}{{MSP/9|0982|Dudunsparce}}<br>{{MSP/9|0334|Altaria}}{{MSP/9|0973|Flamigo}}{{MSP/9|0398|Staraptor}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
| {{tcolor|Normal|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSHassel.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Hassel}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ハッサク Hassaku}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Dragon|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/9|0715|Noivern}}{{MSP/9|0612|Haxorus}}{{MSP/9|0691|Dragalge}}<br>{{MSP/9|0841|Flapple}}{{MSP/9|0998|Baxcalibur}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/9|0884|Duraludon}}{{MSP/9|0715|Noivern}}{{MSP/9|0612|Haxorus}}<br>{{MSP/9|0691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/9|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/9|0998|Baxcalibur}}
|}
Note that [[Larry]] is rematched as a [[Gym Leader]], while [[Hassel]] is rematched as an {{tc|Instructor}}.
 
===BB Elite Four===
In [[The Indigo Disk]], [[Blueberry Academy]]'s BB League has its own Elite Four, which can be battled in any order. Unlike other Elite Fours, the player must pass an Elite Trial in order to face each member. They also do not have to be battled in succession, because each of them is fought at a separate location around the [[Terarium]]. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the Elite Four at Blueberry Academy consists of:
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Brilliant Diamond color}}; border:4px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" class="roundy"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{Indigo Disk color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{Indigo Disk color dark}}|Member<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{Indigo Disk color light}}" | {{color2|{{Indigo Disk color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{Indigo Disk color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Indigo Disk color dark}}|Party|Teams}}
|-style="background:#{{Indigo Disk color light}}"
! {{color2|{{Indigo Disk color dark}}|The Indigo Disk}}
|- style="background:#{{Fire color light}};"
| [[File:VSCrispin.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{Fire color dark}}|Crispin}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{Fire color dark}}|アカマツ Akamatsu}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Fire|{{Fire color dark}}}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/9|0479-Heat|Rotom}}{{MSP/9|0663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/9|0103|Exeggutor}}<br>{{MSP/9|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/9|0467|Magmortar}}{{MSP/9|0257|Blaziken}}
|- style="background:#{{Steel color light}}"
| [[File:VSAmarys.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{Steel color dark}}|Amarys}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{Steel color dark}}|ネリネ Nerine}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Steel|{{Steel color dark}}}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/9|0227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/9|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/9|0395|Empoleon}}<br>{{MSP/9|0579|Reuniclus}}{{MSP/9|0212|Scizor}}{{MSP/9|0376|Metagross}}
|- style="background:#{{fairy color light}}"
| [[File:VSLacey.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{Fairy color dark}}|Lacey}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{Fairy color dark}}|タロ Taro}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Fairy|{{Fairy color dark}}}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/9|0547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP/9|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/9|0730|Primarina}}<br>{{MSP/9|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/9|0869-Ruby Swirl|Alcremie}}{{MSP/9|0530|Excadrill}}
|- style="background:#{{Dragon color light}}"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSDrayton.png|x100px]]<br>'''{{color2|{{Dragon color dark}}|Drayton}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|カキツバタ Kakitsubata}}</small>
| {{tcolor|Dragon|{{Dragon color dark}}}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/9|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/9|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H<!--9-->|0612|Haxorus}}<br>{{MSP/9|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/9|0254|Sceptile}}{{MSP/9|1018|Archaludon}}
|}
 
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Puzzle League===
[[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.
 
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}}.
 
====[[Ritchie]]====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ritchie|Pikachu|025Pikachu.png|Electric|size=100px|link=Sparky}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ritchie|Charmander|004Charmander.png|Fire|size=100px|link=Zippo}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ritchie|Butterfree|012Butterfree.png|Bug|Flying|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
{{-}}
 
====[[Lorelei]]====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Lorelei|Cloyster|091Cloyster.png|Water|Ice|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lorelei|Poliwhirl|061Poliwhirl.png|Water|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lorelei|Dewgong|087Dewgong.png|Water|Ice|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
{{-}}
 
====[[Bruno]]====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Bruno|Onix|095Onix.png|Rock|Ground|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Bruno|Hitmonchan|107Hitmonchan.png|Fighting|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Bruno|Primeape|057Primeape.png|Fighting|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
{{-}}
 
===={{Gary}}====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Gary|Nidoqueen|031Nidoqueen.png|poison|ground|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Gary|Arcanine|059Arcanine.png|fire|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Gary|Kingler|099Kingler.png|water|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
{{-}}
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ritchie Puzzle League.png|Ritchie's VS screen
Lorelei Puzzle League.png|Lorelei's VS screen
Bruno Puzzle League.png|Bruno's VS screen
Gary Oak Puzzle League.png|Gary's VS screen
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
In {{vg|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.
{{-}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===Main series===
[[File:Sinnoh Elite Four.png|thumb|250px|The Sinnoh Elite Four in the anime]]
[[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.
In the [[Pokémon anime]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} infrequently meet Elite Four members, who then impart them with battle strategies. In ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', [[Lucian]] revealed that when a Trainer wins their respective region's {{pkmn|League Conference}}, they can participate in the {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}}, fighting the members of that region's Elite Four, and, if victorious against them, the regional {{pkmn|Champion}} as well. It has also been shown that an Elite Four member can challenge the Champion for their title.


In [[Kanto]], Ash has met the entire Elite Four roster:
====Kanto Elite Four====
* [[Bruno]] appeared in ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected]]''.
In [[Kanto]], Ash has met the entire original Elite Four roster:
* [[Bruno]] was the first Elite Four member to appear in the anime (excluding [[Koga]], who was later promoted to be one in [[Generation II]]), in ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected]]''.
* [[Lorelei]] appeared in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', but she is named "Prima" in the English [[dub]].
* [[Lorelei]] appeared in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', but she is named "Prima" in the English [[dub]].
* [[Lance]] debuted in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', where he was mentioned to be the {{pkmn|Champion}} rather than a regular member of the Elite Four.
* {{an|Lance}} debuted in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', where he was mentioned to be the {{pkmn|Champion}} rather than a regular member of the Elite Four. He is referred to as a member of the Elite Four in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. From ''[[JN109|Aim For The Eight!]]'' onwards, he's referred to as the Champion once again, with him being mentioned to have claimed that title recently.
* [[Agatha]] appeared in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where she was acting as a temporary [[Gym Leader]] for the [[Viridian Gym]].
* [[Agatha]] appeared in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where she was acting as a temporary [[Gym Leader]] for the [[Viridian Gym]].
** [[Koga]], though not an Elite Four member, debuted in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where he had a Gym battle against Ash.


====Hoenn Elite Four====
In [[Hoenn]], Ash has met only one Elite Four member:
In [[Hoenn]], Ash has met only one Elite Four member:
* [[Drake]] appeared in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', where he invited Ash and his friends to his boat, where he had a battle with Ash.
* Only [[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.


====Sinnoh Elite Four====
In [[Sinnoh]], Ash has also met the entire Elite Four roster:
In [[Sinnoh]], Ash has also met the entire Elite Four roster:
* [[Lucian]] debuted in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', where he had a battle with {{an|Dawn}}, using his {{p|Bronzong}} against her {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}.
* [[Lucian]] debuted in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', where he had a battle with {{an|Dawn}}, using his {{p|Bronzong}} against her {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}. He also helped her to deal with Buizel's [[obedience]] issues.
* {{EF|Aaron}} debuted in ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', where he was seen training to challenge [[Cynthia]].
* [[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}}.
* [[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}}.
* [[Bertha]] appeared in ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', where she taught Ash and Dawn how observation skills can be useful in {{pkmn|battle}}s and [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
* [[Bertha]] appeared in ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', where she taught Ash and Dawn how observation skills can be useful in {{pkmn|battle}}s and [[Pokémon Contest]]s. She's the only member of the Sinnoh Elite Four to never be seen battling Cynthia.


====Unova Elite Four====
In [[Unova]], Ash has also met only one Elite Four member:
In [[Unova]], Ash has also met only one Elite Four member:
* [[Caitlin]] debuted in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', where she faced off against [[Cynthia]] during an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]].
* Only [[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]].


In [[Kalos]], Ash has only met Malva, although two other Elite Four members have appeared as well:
====Kalos Elite Four====
[[File:Wikstrom and Drasna.png|thumb|250px|Wikstrom and Drasna; two members of Kalos Elite Four]]
In [[Kalos]], the entire Elite Four roster has appeared, with Ash having met three of them. Unlike the games, all members of the Elite Four of Kalos have at least one Pokémon capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]:
* [[Siebold]] appeared in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', where he used his {{me|Blastoise}} to battle [[Alain]] and his Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X.
* [[Siebold]] appeared in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', where he used his {{me|Blastoise}} to battle [[Alain]] and his Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X.
* [[Wikstrom]] appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', in which he was seen battling [[Diantha]], using his Mega {{p|Scizor}} against her Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}.
* [[Wikstrom]] first appeared in a cameo in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', in which he was seen battling [[Diantha]], using his Mega {{p|Scizor}} against her Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}. He made his main series debut in ''[[JN056|Searching for Chivalry!]]'', in which Ash met him for the first time when he visited the [[Castle of Chivalry]] in order to train with his {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
* [[Malva]] debuted in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'' in a video transmission. Ash didn't meet her until ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', where he was interviewed by her.
* [[Malva]] debuted in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'' in a video transmission. Ash didn't meet her until ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', where he was interviewed by her. Like in the games, she's featured as a member of [[Team Flare]], but ends up opposing [[Lysandre]] when his big plan is put into action.
* [[Drasna]] appeared in ''[[JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!]]'' and ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]''. She battled Ash in a [[World Coronation Series]] match at the [[Lumiose Conference]] stadium and ultimately lost, marking the first time Ash has defeated an Elite Four member.


====Alola Elite Four====
In [[Alola]], Ash has met the entire Elite Four rosters from both the {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} paired versions, though none of them presented themselves as such, because the Alola League was not established until ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' in the anime:
In [[Alola]], Ash has met the entire Elite Four rosters from both the {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} paired versions, though none of them presented themselves as such, because the Alola League was not established until ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' in the anime:
* [[Hala]] debuted in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', where he led Ash to [[Verdant Cavern]] so he could start his [[island challenge]].
* [[Hala]] debuted in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', where he led Ash to [[Verdant Cavern]] so he could start his [[island challenge]].
* [[Olivia]] debuted in ''[[SM031|The Island Whisperer!]]'', where she took Ash and his classmates to [[Akala Island]] and began hosting them during their stay there.
* [[Olivia]] debuted in ''[[SM031|The Island Whisperer!]]'', where she took Ash and his classmates to [[Akala Island]] and began hosting them during their stay there.
* [[Acerola]] debuted in ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', though Ash didn't meet her until the [[SM074|next episode]], where she assisted him in his grand trial battle against [[Nanu]].
* [[Acerola]] debuted in ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', though Ash didn't meet her until the [[SM074|next episode]], where she assisted him in his first battle against [[Nanu]].
* [[Molayne]] debuted in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]'', where he showed Ash and his classmates around the [[Hokulani Observatory]].
* [[Molayne]] debuted in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]'', where he showed Ash and his classmates around the [[Hokulani Observatory]].
* [[Kahili]] appeared in ''[[SM110|Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!]]'', where she took Ash and his classmates to a PokéGolf course and taught them the sport.
* [[Kahili]] debuted in ''[[SM110|Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!]]'', where she took Ash and his classmates to a Pokémon Golf course and taught them the sport. She later participated in the [[Manalo Conference]], but lost in the preliminary round.
 
====Paldea Elite Four====
* [[Larry]] debuted in a background cameo during a flashback in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''.
* [[Hassel]], [[Rika]], and [[Poppy]] debuted in [[HZ046]] at [[Naranja Academy]]. [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] met the first two, while the entire Elite Four, including Larry, watched Liko's battle with [[Ann]].
 
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===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Elite Four PO.png|thumb|220px|The Kanto Elite Four in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Only 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}}.
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Kanto Elite Four PG.png|thumb|left|250px|The Kanto Elite Four in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
The members of the Kanto Elite Four made brief appearances in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''. {{ga|Blue}} was shown defeating all four members, allowing him to become the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}. Later in the episode, {{ga|Red}} was revealed to have defeated them as well, since he was seen about to challenge Blue.


It has been stated by Lucian in ''An Elite Meet and Greet!'' that when a Trainer wins their respective region's {{pkmn|League Conference}}, they can participate in the {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}}, fighting the members of that region's Elite Four, and then 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.
Lance reappeared again more prominent in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]''. He teams up with Ethan to battle Team Rocket in the Lake of Rage's incident.


===In Pokémon Origins===
Malva appeared in ''[[PG16|The Beauty Eternal]]'', where she was seen on a billboard. She is the only member of the Kalos's Elite Four to appear in this series.
[[File:Elite Four PO.png|thumb|250px|The Kanto Elite Four in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
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}}.
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===In Pokémon Generations===
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Kanto Elite Four PG.png|thumb|250px|The Kanto Elite Four in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Malva Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Malva in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
The members of the Kanto Elite Four made brief appearances in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''. {{ga|Blue}} was shown defeating all four members, allowing him to become the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}. Later in the episode, {{ga|Red}} was revealed to have defeated them as well, since he was seen about to challenge Blue.
Only Malva appeared in ''[[PE04|The Visionary]]''.
 
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
In [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]] mini-series, all members of Paldea's Elite Four appeared in small cameos.
 
[[Hassel]] briefly debuted in ''[[PPW01|Breathe Out]]'' as part of the teaching staff at [[Naranja Academy]].
 
[[Rika]], [[Poppy]], and [[Larry]] appeared during the [[Naranja Academy]] presentation video made by [[Ohara]], [[Aliquis]], and [[Hohma]] in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Toghther]]''.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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===Pokémon Adventures===
===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]]
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
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 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}}.
 
===={{MangaArc|Yellow}}====
The Kanto Elite Four served as the primary antagonists for this arc, 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]].
 
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
The Johto Elite Four is formed at the end of this arc, 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.


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}}, where they were seen participating on the [[Pokéathlon]] and later fighting [[Lance's Dragonite]].
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
[[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, 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 Hoenn Elite Four, consisting of [[Sidney]], [[Phoebe]], [[Glacia]], and [[Drake]], made an appearance in this arc, helping to find and catch the {{TP|Brandon|legendary giants}} 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.
 
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
The first Sinnoh Elite Four member to debut in the series was [[Flint]], who made a cameo appearance in the last chapter of this arc.
 
===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
[[Aaron]], [[Bertha]], and [[Lucian]] debuted in this arc, 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.
 
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
The Johto Elite Four reappeared in this arc, where they faced {{adv|Gold}} in various [[Pokéathlon]] events and later fought [[Lance's Dragonite]] when it went berserk.
 
===={{MangaArc|Black & White}}====
The Unova Elite Four first appeared in this arc 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'' arc, [[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.


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}}. {{EF|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.
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
The first Kalos Elite Four member to appear is [[Malva]], who appeared in person in this arc. [[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 arc.


The Unova Elite Four first appeared in the {{chap|Black & White}} as {{adv|Black}} cited 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 converged for the duration of the [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Unova League]] tournament that would have determined the Trainer that would challenge them.
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
While never actually forming, the members comprising the Alola Elite Four appear individually throughout the arc. [[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]].


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, assisting 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.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[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.


===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
===Pokémon Zensho===
The Kanto Elite Four members appeared in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'', where all of them were defeated by {{Zensho|Satoshi}}, allowing him to face the Champion, {{Zensho|Shigeru}}.
The Kanto Elite Four members appeared in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'', where all of them were defeated by {{Zensho|Satoshi}}, allowing him to face the Champion, {{Zensho|Shigeru}}.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}, the battles against [[Lorelei]], [[Bruno]], and [[Agatha]] use the standard Trainer battle theme, while the Gym Leader battle theme is played only against [[Lance]]. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the Gym Leader battle theme plays during the battles against all four members of the Elite Four.
* The only [[type]]s that have yet to be specialized in by any Elite Four member are {{t|Normal}}, {{t|Grass}}, and {{t|Electric}}.
* In the Kanto-based games:  
** Despite this, [[Larry]] of the [[Paldea]] Elite Four specializes in the Normal type in his capacity as a [[Gym Leader]], but specializes in {{t|Flying}} types as an Elite Four member.
** The Elite Four's specialty types are the types that were the least common types in Generation I.
* The most common type specialization for members of the Elite Four is {{t|Dragon}}, with five specialists.
** Every Elite Four member has at least one Pokémon not of their specialty type during the first battle.
* Every {{type|Ghost}} Elite Four member is female.
* The Kalos Elite Four members are the only ones that don't have higher level Pokémon in future rematches with them in any game.
* {{p|Bronzong}} is the Pokémon used most frequently by Elite Four members, being used by four of them: [[Will]], [[Lucian]], [[Caitlin]], and [[Poppy]].
** Of these, Poppy is the only one who does not specialize in {{t|Psychic}} types, instead specializing in {{t|Steel}} types.
* In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the battles against [[Lorelei]], [[Bruno]], and [[Agatha]] use the standard {{pkmn|Trainer}} battle theme. The battle against [[Lance]], however, uses the usual Gym Leader battle theme.
** In the [[remake]]s, the Gym Leader battle theme plays in the battles with all members of the Elite Four.
* In the [[Kanto]]-based games:  
** The Elite Four's specialty types are the ones that were the least common Pokémon types in [[Generation I]].
** Every Elite Four member has at least one Pokémon not of their specialty type in their initial battle.
* The Kalos Elite Four members are the only ones who do not 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 the Elite Four (except in remakes) use Pokémon of the same levels, as they can be challenged in any order.
* The Indigo, Sinnoh, and Kalos 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.
** All members of the Alola Elite Four have also appeared in the anime. However, they did not appear as Elite Four members, since the Alola Pokémon League was not established at the time.
* [[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.
* The Alola Elite Four is the only Elite Four with more female than male members.
* The Alola Elite Four is the only Elite Four with more female members than male members.
* {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} are the only core series games to feature a Pokémon League but not an Elite Four. Instead, the [[Galar League|Champion Cup]] takes its place.
* There have been more {{type|Ghost}} Elite Four members than any other type, with four.
* The [[Paldea League|Paldea Elite Four]] is the only Elite Four to not be able to be [[rematch]]ed as a group. Instead, the Elite Four and Champion can be rebattled through other means:
* [[Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] are the only games to date in which the player can change their Pokémon [[party]] between Elite Four matches, due to the presence of the [[Pokémon Box]] in the player's [[Bag]].
** [[Hassel]] can be rebattled as a part of the [[Academy Ace Tournament]]. However, Hassel battles in his capacity as an {{tc|Instructor}} rather than as an Elite Four member.
* [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] are the first [[core series]] games to not feature an Elite Four.
** Larry can be rebattled once in his capacity as a [[Gym Leader]].
** In [[The Indigo Disk]], all five can be rebattled in the [[League Club Room]] at [[Blueberry Academy]], although Larry battles as a Gym Leader and Hassel as an Instructor.
* 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 {{Tera}}stallizes 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.
* Except for [[Unova]], at least one Elite Four representative from each region introduced up to [[Generation VIII]] appeared in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* The Unova Elite Four are the only Elite Four where all members have at least one type advantage over another.
* The BB League Elite Four is the only Elite Four whose members use a full team of six Pokémon for their initial battles.
* [[Drayton]] informally names parts of the Elite Four by replacing “Four” with the number of people he is referring to; i.e. “Elite One”, “Elite Two”, and “Elite Three”.
===Name origin===
The Japanese name of the Elite Four literally translates to the ''{{wp|Four Heavenly Kings}}'', a term of Buddhist origins that refers to the group of four {{wp|devas|guardian deities}} presiding over each of the four cardinal directions. By extension, it connotes an ensemble of four leaders in a particular field, akin to the {{wp|Big Four}} in English.
 
The English translation of "the big four" had also appeared in the Japanese and Korean version of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.


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Latest revision as of 12:38, 12 April 2024

The Elite Four (Japanese: 四天王 The Big Four) are four Pokémon Trainers who are regarded as the toughest in their regional Pokémon League, just short of the Pokémon League Champion. Those who challenge the Elite Four must have won all eight Badges from that region (or, for Trainers in Alola, must have completed all of their island challenge trials). To become Champion, Trainers must face all four and the current Champion consecutively without losing to any of them. Challengers who lose at any time must start their challenge from the beginning. In Paldea, the challenge is named the Elite Test, and is part of the greater Champion Assessment.

Artwork of Chase and Elaine confronting the Kanto Elite Four in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

One group resides at the Indigo Plateau in Kanto and are considered the best Trainers in both Kanto and Johto. Another group is located in Ever Grande City in Hoenn, while another is located on Mount Lanakila in Alola. Four more groups reside at the Pokémon Leagues in Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Paldea.

In the games, they use strong medicine items in battles. In Generation II, they use Max Potions, and from Generation III onwards, they use Full Restores. Like Gym Leaders, they typically specialize in Pokémon of a particular type. Prior to Generation V and in Paldea, 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 remakes) use Pokémon of the same levels, as they can be challenged in any order. At Blueberry Academy, Crispin's Pokémon are one level lower than the others, but the Elite Four can be battled in any order.

In Generation VIII, the Pokémon League in the Galar region uses the Champion Cup tournament instead of an Elite Four.

In the core series games

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, III, and VII

In the Generation I games Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow (Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow in Japan), the Generation III games Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, and the Generation VII games Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the Elite Four at Indigo Plateau consists of:

Member
Japanese
Type Teams
Generation I Generation III Generation VII
After Kanto After Sevii Initial Rematch
 
Lorelei
カンナ Kanna
Ice    
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
 
Bruno
シバ Siba
Fighting    
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
 
Agatha
キクコ Kikuko
Ghost    
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
 
Lance
ワタル Wataru
Dragon    
  
   
  
   
  
   
   

Generations II and IV

In the Generation II games Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal and the Generation IV games Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Elite Four at Indigo Plateau consists of:

Member
Japanese
Type Teams
Generation II Generation IV
After 8 Badges After 16 Badges
 
Will
イツキ Itsuki
Psychic    
  
   
   
 
Koga
キョウ Kyou
Poison    
  
   
   
 
Bruno
シバ Siba
Fighting    
  
   
   
 
Karen
カリン Karin
Dark    
  
   
   

Hoenn Elite Four

In Hoenn, the Elite Four must be battled in a fixed order. In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Elite Four at Ever Grande City consists of:

Member
Japanese
Type Teams
Ruby and Sapphire Emerald Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Initial Rematch
 
Sidney
カゲツ Kagetsu
Dark    
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
 
Phoebe
フヨウ Fuyō
Ghost    
  
   
  
   
   
 
Glacia
プリム Prim
Ice    
  
   
  
   
   
 
Drake
ゲンジ Genji
Dragon    
  
   
  
   
  
   
   

Sinnoh Elite Four

In Sinnoh, the Elite Four must be battled in a fixed order. In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, the Elite Four at the Sinnoh Pokémon League consists of:

Member
Japanese
Type Teams
Diamond and Pearl Platinum Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Initial After National Pokédex After Stark Mountain
 
Aaron
リョウ Ryou
Bug    
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
 
Bertha
キクノ Kikuno
Ground    
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
 
Flint
オーバ Ōba
Fire    
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
 
Lucian
ゴヨウ Goyō
Psychic    
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
   

Unova Elite Four

In Unova, the Elite Four may be challenged in any order. In Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, the Elite Four at the Unova Pokémon League consists of:

Member
Japanese
Type Teams
Black and White Black 2 and White 2
Easy/Normal Mode Challenge Mode
Initial Rematch Initial Rematch Initial Rematch
 
Shauntal
シキミ Shikimi
Ghost   
  
   
   
  
  
   
   
   
  
   
   
 
Marshal
レンブ Renbu
Fighting   
  
   
   
  
  
   
   
   
  
   
   
 
Grimsley
ギーマ Giima
Dark   
  
   
   
  
  
   
   
   
  
   
   
 
Caitlin
カトレア Cattleya
Psychic   
  
   
   
  
  
   
   
   
  
   
   

Kalos Elite Four

In Kalos, the Elite Four may be challenged in any order. In Pokémon X and Y, the Elite Four at the Kalos Pokémon League consists of:

Member
Japanese
Type Teams
X and Y
 
Malva
パキラ Pachira
Fire   
  
 
Siebold
ズミ Zumi
Water   
  
 
Wikstrom
ガンピ Gampi
Steel   
  
 
Drasna
ドラセナ Dracaena
Dragon   
  

Alola Elite Four

In Alola, the Elite Four may be challenged in any order. All Elite Four members use Ultra Balls to store their Pokémon.

Sun and Moon

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the Elite Four at the Alola Pokémon League consists of:

Member
Japanese
Type Teams
Sun and Moon
 
Hala
ハラ Hala
Fighting    
  
 
Olivia
ライチ Lychee
Rock    
  
 
Acerola
アセロラ Acerola
Ghost    
  
 
Kahili
カヒリ Kahili
Flying    
  

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the Elite Four at the Alola Pokémon League consists of:

Member
Japanese
Type Teams
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
 
Molayne
マーレイン Mullein
Steel    
  
 
Olivia
ライチ Lychee
Rock    
  
 
Acerola
アセロラ Acerola
Ghost    
  
 
Kahili
カヒリ Kahili
Flying    
  

Paldea Elite Four

In Paldea, the Elite Four must be battled in a fixed order. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Elite Four at the Paldea Pokémon League consists of:

Member
Japanese
Type Teams
Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk
 
Rika
チリ Chili
Ground    
  
   
   
 
Poppy
ポピー Poppy
Steel    
  
   
   
 
Larry
アオキ Aoki
Flying    
  
   
   
Normal
 
Hassel
ハッサク Hassaku
Dragon    
  
   
   

Note that Larry is rematched as a Gym Leader, while Hassel is rematched as an Instructor.

BB Elite Four

In The Indigo Disk, Blueberry Academy's BB League has its own Elite Four, which can be battled in any order. Unlike other Elite Fours, the player must pass an Elite Trial in order to face each member. They also do not have to be battled in succession, because each of them is fought at a separate location around the Terarium. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Elite Four at Blueberry Academy consists of:

Member
Japanese
Type Teams
The Indigo Disk
 
Crispin
アカマツ Akamatsu
Fire    
   
 
Amarys
ネリネ Nerine
Steel    
   
 
Lacey
タロ Taro
Fairy    
   
 
Drayton
カキツバタ Kakitsubata
Dragon    
   

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Puzzle League

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.

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, Mewtwo is the last challenge after the player becomes the Champion.

Ritchie

 
Pikachu
 
Charmander
 
Butterfree


Lorelei

 
Cloyster
 
Poliwhirl
 
Dewgong


Bruno

 
Onix
 
Hitmonchan
 
Primeape


Gary

 
Nidoqueen
 
Arcanine
 
Kingler


Gallery

Pokémon Trading Card Game series

In 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 Masters, who are the counterpart of the Elite Four in these games. Defeating them earns the player the Legendary Cards.

In the anime

Main series

 
The Sinnoh Elite Four in the anime

In the Pokémon anime, Ash and his friends infrequently meet Elite Four members, who then impart them with battle strategies. In An Elite Meet and Greet!, Lucian revealed that when a Trainer wins their respective region's League Conference, they can participate in the Champion League, fighting the members of that region's Elite Four, and, if victorious against them, the regional Champion as well. It has also been shown that an Elite Four member can challenge the Champion for their title.

Kanto Elite Four

In Kanto, Ash has met the entire original Elite Four roster:

Hoenn Elite Four

In Hoenn, Ash has met only one Elite Four member:

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

Sinnoh Elite Four

In Sinnoh, Ash has also met the entire Elite Four roster:

Unova Elite Four

In Unova, Ash has also met only one Elite Four member:

Kalos Elite Four

 
Wikstrom and Drasna; two members of Kalos Elite Four

In Kalos, the entire Elite Four roster has appeared, with Ash having met three of them. Unlike the games, all members of the Elite Four of Kalos have at least one Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving:

Alola Elite Four

In Alola, Ash has met the entire Elite Four rosters from both the Sun and Moon and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon paired versions, though none of them presented themselves as such, because the Alola League was not established until The Dealer of Destruction! in the anime:

Paldea Elite Four

Artwork

 
Official artwork of Paldea's Elite Four in Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Pokémon Origins

 
The Kanto Elite Four in Pokémon Origins

Only the members of the Kanto Elite Four made brief appearances in File 4: Charizard. Red was shown defeating all four members, allowing him to move on to face the Pokémon League Champion, Blue.

Pokémon Generations

 
The Kanto Elite Four in Pokémon Generations

The members of the Kanto Elite Four made brief appearances in The Challenger. Blue was shown defeating all four members, allowing him to become the Pokémon League Champion. Later in the episode, Red was revealed to have defeated them as well, since he was seen about to challenge Blue.

Lance reappeared again more prominent in The Lake of Rage. He teams up with Ethan to battle Team Rocket in the Lake of Rage's incident.

Malva appeared in The Beauty Eternal, where she was seen on a billboard. She is the only member of the Kalos's Elite Four to appear in this series.

Pokémon Evolutions

Only Malva appeared in The Visionary.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

In Pokémon: Paldean Winds mini-series, all members of Paldea's Elite Four appeared in small cameos.

Hassel briefly debuted in Breathe Out as part of the teaching staff at Naranja Academy.

Rika, Poppy, and Larry appeared during the Naranja Academy presentation video made by Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma in Breathe Toghther.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

 
Kanto Elite Four in Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

The Kanto Elite Four, consisting of Lorelei, Bruno, Lance, and Agatha, made their debut in A Charizard...and a Champion, watching the final battle between Red and Blue.

Yellow arc

The Kanto Elite Four served as the primary antagonists for this arc, 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.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

The Johto Elite Four is formed at the end of this arc, 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.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

 
Hoenn Elite Four in Pokémon Adventures

The Hoenn Elite Four, consisting of Sidney, Phoebe, Glacia, and Drake, made an appearance in this arc, helping to find and catch the legendary giants in order to contain the massive surge of energy created by the clash of Kyogre and Groudon alongside Steven and Wallace, their two regional Champions. 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.

Diamond & Pearl arc

The first Sinnoh Elite Four member to debut in the series was Flint, who made a cameo appearance in the last chapter of this arc.

Platinum arc

Aaron, Bertha, and Lucian debuted in this arc, 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 Giratina for their own amusement.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

The Johto Elite Four reappeared in this arc, where they faced Gold in various Pokéathlon events and later fought Lance's Dragonite when it went berserk.

Black & White arc

The Unova Elite Four first appeared in this arc as 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 arc, Grimsley met Black on Route 4, Shauntal met White aboard the Battle Subway, and Marshal met both in Nimbasa City. All four converged for the duration of the Unova League tournament that would have determined the Trainer that would challenge them. They also participated in the battle against Team Plasma and the Forces of Nature when N's Castle rose from the ground.

X & Y arc

The first Kalos Elite Four member to appear is Malva, who appeared in person in this arc. 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 X and 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 Zygarde and Wikstrom used his 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 arc.

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc

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

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Flint appeared in Hareta's Heart's Desire as a participant to the 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.

Pokémon Zensho

The Kanto Elite Four members appeared in Indigo Plateau, where all of them were defeated by Satoshi, allowing him to face the Champion, Shigeru.

Trivia

  • The only types that have yet to be specialized in by any Elite Four member are Normal, Grass, and Electric.
    • Despite this, Larry of the Paldea Elite Four specializes in the Normal type in his capacity as a Gym Leader, but specializes in Flying types as an Elite Four member.
  • The most common type specialization for members of the Elite Four is Dragon, with five specialists.
  • Every Ghost-type Elite Four member is female.
  • Bronzong is the Pokémon used most frequently by Elite Four members, being used by four of them: Will, Lucian, Caitlin, and Poppy.
    • Of these, Poppy is the only one who does not specialize in Psychic types, instead specializing in Steel types.
  • In Red, Blue, and Yellow, the battles against Lorelei, Bruno, and Agatha use the standard Trainer battle theme. The battle against Lance, however, uses the usual Gym Leader battle theme.
    • In the remakes, the Gym Leader battle theme plays in the battles with all members of the Elite Four.
  • In the Kanto-based games:
    • The Elite Four's specialty types are the ones that were the least common Pokémon types in Generation I.
    • Every Elite Four member has at least one Pokémon not of their specialty type in their initial battle.
  • The Kalos Elite Four members are the only ones who do not 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.
  • The Indigo, Sinnoh, and Kalos Elite Four are the only Elite Four of which all members have appeared in the anime.
    • All members of the Alola Elite Four have also appeared in the anime. However, they did not appear as Elite Four members, since the Alola Pokémon League was not established at the time.
  • The Alola Elite Four is the only Elite Four with more female than male members.
  • Sword and Shield are the only core series games to feature a Pokémon League but not an Elite Four. Instead, the Champion Cup takes its place.
  • The Paldea Elite Four is the only Elite Four to not be able to be rematched as a group. Instead, the Elite Four and Champion can be rebattled through other means:
  • 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 Terastallizes her 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 Professors. The same applies to each region's Gym Leaders.
  • Except for Unova, at least one Elite Four representative from each region introduced up to Generation VIII appeared in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
  • The Unova Elite Four are the only Elite Four where all members have at least one type advantage over another.
  • The BB League Elite Four is the only Elite Four whose members use a full team of six Pokémon for their initial battles.
  • Drayton informally names parts of the Elite Four by replacing “Four” with the number of people he is referring to; i.e. “Elite One”, “Elite Two”, and “Elite Three”.

Name origin

The Japanese name of the Elite Four literally translates to the Four Heavenly Kings, a term of Buddhist origins that refers to the group of four guardian deities presiding over each of the four cardinal directions. By extension, it connotes an ensemble of four leaders in a particular field, akin to the Big Four in English.

The English translation of "the big four" had also appeared in the Japanese and Korean version of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 四天王 Seitīnwòhng
Mandarin 四天王 Sìtiānwáng
  Czech Elitní čtyřka
  Danish Elitekvartetten
  Dutch Elite Vier
Grote vier*
  Finnish Eliittineloset*
Huippunelikko/Mahtinelikko*
  European French Conseil 4 (II+)
Conseil des 4 (I)
  German Top Vier
  Greek Εκλεκτή Τετράδα Eklektí Tetráda
  Hebrew אליט פור Eelit For
רביעיית האליט Revi'hiat Ha'Eelit
  Hindi धमाल चोकडी Dhamaal Chokdi*
शानदार चार Shandaar Char*
  Hungarian Elit négyes
  Italian Superquattro
  Korean 사천왕 Sacheonwang
  Norwegian Elitekvartett
  Polish Elitarna Czwórka*
Elita Czterech*
Wielka Czwórka*
Czwarta Elita*
Portuguese   Brazil Elite dos Quatro (games, anime, manga)
Elite Quatro (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
  Portugal Quarteto de Elite
Elite Four*
  Romanian Elita celor Patru
  Russian Элитная Четвёрка Elitnaya Chetbyorka
Spanish   Latin America Élite Cuatro
Alto Mando
  Spain Alto Mando
  Swedish Elitfyran
Elitkvartetten*
  Turkish Elit Dörtlü
  Vietnamese Tứ Thiên Vương

See also


  The Pokémon League  
Participation
TrainerBattleGym Leaders
GymsBadgesReferee
Championship matches
Elite FourOrange League
Champion League
Pokémon League Conferences
IndigoSilverEver GrandeLily of the Valley
VertressLumioseManalo
Regional Pokémon Leagues
IndigoOrange*JohtoHoennSinnoh
UnovaKalosAlolaGalarPaldea
Areas of jurisdiction
Pokémon League Reception GateHall of Fame
Palace of VictoryCerulean Cave
Others
Pokémon AssociationPIA
World Coronation Series
(Masters Eight Tournament)



Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Kanto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*Bug CatcherBurglarCamper*ChampionGSCFRLGHGSSPE
ChannelerElite FourGSCFRLGHGSSPEEngineerFishermanGamer*GentlemanGym Leader*GSCFRLGHGSSPE
HikerJugglerLassPicnicker*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Trainer*GSCPEPsychicRivalFRLGRockerRoughneck*
SailorScientistSuper NerdSwimmerTamerTeam Rocket Boss*FRLGHGSSPETeam Rocket Grunt*Youngster
BoarderHGSSDouble TeamHGSSFirebreatherGSCHGSSGuitaristGSCHGSSMediumGSCHGSS
PokéfanGSCHGSSSchool Kid*GSCHGSSSkierHGSSTeacherGSCHGSSTwinsGSCFRLGHGSS
Cool CoupleFRLGCrush KinFRLGSis and BroFRLGYoung CoupleFRLGHGSS
Coach TrainerPEKarate MasterPEPunk GuyPETeam RocketPETeam Rocket AdminPE
Master TrainersPE
Unused Trainer class:
ChiefRGBY
Hoenn Ace Trainer*Aqua AdminSEASAqua LeaderSEASAroma LadyBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack Belt
Bug CatcherBug ManiacCamperChampionCollectorDragon TamerElite FourExpertFisherman
GentlemanGuitaristHex ManiacHikerInterviewers*KindlerLadyLassLeaderMagma AdminREOR
Magma LeaderREORNinja BoyOld CoupleParasol LadyPicnickerPoké Fan*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Breeder*
Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*PsychicRich BoyRuin ManiacSailorSchoolkid*Sis & Bro*Swimmer
Team Aqua GruntSEASTeam Magma GruntREORTeammates*TriathleteTuberTwinsWinstrateYoung CoupleYoungster
Ace DuoORASBrains & BrawnORASBackpackerORASDelinquentORASFairy Tale GirlORASFare PrinceORAS
Free DiverORASLeadersORASLorekeeperORASMysterious SistersORASProprietorORASRotation GirlORAS
Scuba DiverORASSecret Base ExpertORASSecret Base TrainerORASSootopolitanORASStreet ThugORAS
Battle Frontier only:E
Arena TycoonDome AceFactory HeadPalace MavenPike QueenPyramid KingSalon Maiden
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:ORAS
ArtistBattle ChatelaineButlerChefFurisode GirlGarçonGardenerMadameMaidMonsieurOwnerPreschooler
Punk GirlPunk GuyRising StarRoller SkaterSchoolboySchoolgirlScientistTouristVeteranWaitressWorker
Sinnoh Ace TrainerAroma LadyArtistBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCameramanCamperChampion
ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP
Unova Ace TrainerArtistBackersBackpackerBakerBattle GirlBikerBlack BeltChampionClerk
CyclistDancerDepot AgentDoctorElite FourFishermanGAME FREAKGentlemanGym Leader*
HarlequinHikerHooligansHoopsterInfielderJanitorLadyLassLinebackerMaidMotorcyclistMusician
NurseNursery AideParasol LadyPilotPokéfanPKMN BreederPKMN RangerPokémon Trainer*Policeman
PreschoolerPsychicRich BoyRoughneckSchool KidScientistSmasherSocialiteStrikerSubway Boss
SwimmerTeam PlasmaTeam Plasma GruntThe RichesBWTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoungster
BeautyB2W2Boss TrainerB2W2GuitaristB2W2
Pokéstar Studios only:B2W2
A-list ActorActorActressBig StarCelebrityChic ActressChild StarComedian
Fine ActorMovie StarNew ActressStar ActorSuit ActorUnique StarVeteran Star
Pokémon World Tournament only:B2W2
Junior RepresentativeMaster RepresentativeSenior Representative
World ChampionWorld FinalistWorld Runner-up
Blueberry Academy only:SV
BB League ChampionBB League Elite FourBlueberry Academy Director
DirectorInstructorLeague ClubStudentTop Champion
Kalos Ace DuoAce TrainerArtistArtist FamilyBackpackerBattle GirlBeautyBlack BeltBrains & Brawn
ButlerChampionChefDriverElite FourFairy Tale GirlFishermanFurisode GirlGarçonGardener
Hex ManiacHikerHoneymoonersLassLeaderLumiose Gang MemberMysterious SistersOwner
Poké FanPoké Fan FamilyPokémon BreederPokémon ProfessorPokémon RangerPokémon Trainer
PreschoolerPsychicPunk CouplePunk GirlPunk GuyRangersRising StarRoller Skater
SchoolboySchoolgirlScientistSky TrainerSuccessorSuspicious ChildSuspicious Lady
Suspicious WomanSwimmerTeam FlareTeam Flare AdminTeam Flare BossTeam Flare Grunt
TouristTwinsVeteranWaitressWorkerYoungster
Battle Chateau ranks:
By male: BaronViscountEarlMarquisDukeGrand Duke
By female: BaronessViscountessCountessMarchionessDuchessGrand Duchess
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:
Battle ChatelaineLadyMadameMaidMonsieurRich Boy
Unused Trainer classes:
Ace SurferSwimmers
Alola Ace DuoAce TrainerAether Branch ChiefAether FoundationAether Foundation Employee
Aether PresidentAthletic SiblingsBackpackerBeautyBellhopBlack BeltCaptainCollectorCookDancer
Eevee UserElite FourEspeon UserFirefighterFishermanFlareon UserGAME FREAKGentlemanGlaceon User
Golf BuddiesGolferHikerHoneymoonersIsland KahunaJanitorJolteon UserKarate FamilyLassLeafeon User
MadameOffice WorkerPokémon BreederPokémon ProfessorPokémon TrainerPolice OfficerPreschooler
PrincipalPunk GirlPunk GuyPunk PairRising StarRising Star DuoScientistSightseerSwimmerSwimmers
Swimmer GirlsSylveon UserTeacherTeam SkullTeam Skull AdminTeam Skull BossTeam Skull Grunt
Trial GuideTwinsUmbreon UserVaporeon UserVeteranVeteran DuoWorkerYoungsterYouth Athlete
ActorUSUMCapoeira CoupleUSUMDancing FamilyUSUMKantonian GymUSUMMaster & ApprenticeUSUM
ReporterUSUMSparring PartnersUSUMSurferUSUMTeam AquaUSUMTeam FlareUSUMTeam GalacticUSUM
Team MagmaUSUMTeam PlasmaUSUMTeam Rainbow RocketUSUMTeam Rainbow Rocket GruntUSUM
Tourist CoupleUSUMUltra Forest KartenvoyUSUltra Recon SquadUSUM
Battle Tree, Battle Royal Dome, and Battle Agency only:
Battle LegendPokémon Center LadyPro Wrestler
Paldea ArtistBackpackerBlack BeltCabbieChampionCookCourierDirectorDragon TamerElite FourGym Leader
Gym TrainerHikerInstructorJanitorModelMusicianOffice WorkerPoké ManiacPokémon Trainer
ScientistStudentTeam StarTeam Star GruntTop ChampionWaiterWaitressWorkerYoungster
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero only:
Glitterati


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