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[[File:Champion | [[File:Pokémon League Champion chamber SM.png|thumb|250px|The Champion's chamber in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], where [[Professor Kukui]] challenges the {{player}} to test their worth as [[Alola]]'s first Champion.]] | ||
A '''Pokémon League Champion''' (Japanese: '''リーグ{{tt|優勝者|ゆうしょうしゃ}}''' ''League Champion''), normally referred to as simply '''Champion''' or '''Pokémon Champion''' (Japanese: '''チャンピオン''' ''Champion''), is the highest known level of rank for a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. The title is also colloquially referred to as '''League Champ''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン リーグの ちょうてん''' ''Pokémon League's Greatest''). | A '''Pokémon League Champion''' (Japanese: '''リーグ{{tt|優勝者|ゆうしょうしゃ}}''' ''League Champion''), normally referred to as simply '''Champion''' or '''Pokémon Champion''' (Japanese: '''チャンピオン''' ''Champion''), is the highest known level of rank for a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. The title is also colloquially referred to as '''League Champ''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン リーグの ちょうてん''' ''Pokémon League's Greatest''). | ||
It usually refers to a Trainer who has completed a [[Pokémon League]] by collecting all the necessary [[Badge]]s, and either winning a regional Pokémon tournament or defeating the [[Elite Four]] and the previous Champion (if there is one). [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] share a Champion, while other regions have their own. If a Champion is defeated, they must relinquish their title to the victor; however, the victor can refuse the title, as [[N]] did in {{game|Black and White|s}}. | It usually refers to a Trainer who has completed a [[Pokémon League]] by collecting all the necessary [[Badge]]s, and either winning a regional Pokémon tournament or defeating the [[Elite Four]] and the previous Champion (if there is one). [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] share a Champion, while other regions have their own. If a Champion is defeated, they must relinquish their title to the victor; however, the victor can refuse the title, as [[N]] did in {{game|Black and White|s}}. | ||
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], the player as Champion can defend the title against challengers. | |||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
Champion is a [[Trainer class]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}. It is the title held by the Trainer who last defeated the [[Elite Four]] and the previous Pokémon Champion. Each Champion is always stronger than the Elite Four members and most other Trainers, and has a party of six Pokémon to test their opponents' strength. Like Elite Four members, they employ the use of strong healing items. To challenge the Champion, Trainers must defeat all four Elite Four members without leaving the Pokémon League area, and cannot access the Pokémon League [[Pokémon Center]] and [[Poké Mart]] until after defeating the Champion or losing at any point during the challenge. If a challenger is defeated by the Champion, just like the Elite Four, they must start over. | Champion is a [[Trainer class]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}. It is the title held by the Trainer who last defeated the [[Elite Four]] and the previous Pokémon Champion. Each Champion is always stronger than the Elite Four members and most other Trainers, and has a party of six Pokémon to test their opponents' strength. Like Elite Four members, they employ the use of strong healing items. To challenge the Champion, Trainers must defeat all four Elite Four members without leaving the Pokémon League area, and cannot access the Pokémon League [[Pokémon Center]] and [[Poké Mart]] until after defeating the Champion or losing at any point during the challenge. If a challenger is defeated by the Champion, just like the Elite Four, they must start over. | ||
Since in every [[core series]] game the player goes on to defeat the standing Champion, every [[player character]] is considered a Champion and subsequently entered into the [[Hall of Fame]], along with the player's [[party]]. However, for players, becoming the Champion is mostly a symbolic honor, as they are unable to battle challengers or take up any other league duties | Since in every [[core series]] game the player goes on to defeat the standing Champion (except {{g|Sun and Moon}}, in which case there is no current Champion and the player battles [[Professor Kukui]] instead), every [[player character]] is considered a Champion and subsequently entered into the [[Hall of Fame]], along with the player's [[party]]. However, for players in games other than Pokémon Sun and Moon, becoming the Champion is mostly a symbolic honor, as they are unable to battle challengers or take up any other league duties; the former Champion will still remain at the [[Pokémon League]], retaining the Trainer class Champion (in Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}, {{ga|Blue}} clearly stated his reign was over; in the [[Delta Episode]], [[Zinnia]] teases {{Steven}} that he is the former Champion). In games other than Pokémon Sun and Moon, the player may battle the Elite Four and the former Champion as many times as they like, and on each success will be re-entered into the Hall of Fame with whatever team was used in that challenge. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the player can instead battle the Elite Four then take a challenger, being able to do this as many times as they would like. | ||
In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Cynthia tells the player that once every few years, the Champions from all the regions come together and battle to find the strongest among them. In the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, which takes place 2 years later, all the Champions the player battles in previous games participate in the [[Champions Tournament]]. This tournament does not include player characters, with the exception of {{ga|Red}}. | In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Cynthia tells the player that once every few years, the Champions from all the regions come together and battle to find the strongest among them. In the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, which takes place 2 years later, all the Champions the player battles in previous games participate in the [[Champions Tournament]]. This tournament does not include player characters, with the exception of {{ga|Red}}. | ||
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}, the {{al|Pokémon League}} of [[Alola]], having just been established, has no Champion. Instead, [[Professor Kukui]], its founder, stands in as the final obstacle the player must overcome before becoming the league's first Champion. In another first for the series, the player can [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|defend their title]] against challenges from non-player characters. The player keeps the nominal title of Champion even if defeated. | |||
Known non-player Champions in the games: | Known non-player Champions in the games: | ||
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| style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | <small>{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Generation II|Gen II}}{{color|{{johto color dark}}| and }}{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Generation IV|IV}}{{ | | style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | <small>{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Generation II|Gen II}}{{color|{{johto color dark}}| and }}{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Generation IV|IV}}{{tt2|*|As the former Champion of the Kanto region|{{johto color dark}}}}</small> | ||
| style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | <small>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}<br>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and | | style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | <small>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}<br>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and<br>Alpha Sapphire}}</small> | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
In the [[Pokémon anime]], there can only be one regional Champion at a time, although the case of the less conventional [[Orange League]] is unclear. While {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can freely request a battle from the Champion, much more popular events are the [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, which can be entered by Trainers with at least eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s. The winner of these tournaments may enter the Champion League to face off the regional [[Elite Four]] members and, if successful, the League Champion | [[File:Alder and Cynthia.png|thumb|250px|[[Alder]] and [[Cynthia]], Champions of [[Unova]] and [[Sinnoh]], respectively.]] | ||
In the [[Pokémon anime]], there can only be one regional Champion at a time, although the case of the less conventional [[Orange League]] is unclear. While {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can freely request a battle from the Champion, much more popular events are the [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, which can be entered by Trainers with at least eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s. The winner of these tournaments may enter the {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}} to face off the regional [[Elite Four]] members and, if successful, the League Champion. | |||
In addition to gathering eight Gym Badges, the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] is known to accept Trainers passing the [[EP056|Pokémon League Admissions Exam]] and those graduating from [[Pokémon Tech]]. There are also smaller tournaments, such as the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], where the winner gets to battle the League Champion straight away. [[Trip]] and {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}} were allowed to battle [[Alder]] and [[Diantha]], respectively, by winning such competitions. | In addition to gathering eight Gym Badges, the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] is known to accept Trainers passing the [[EP056|Pokémon League Admissions Exam]] and those graduating from [[Pokémon Tech]]. There are also smaller tournaments, such as the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], where the winner gets to battle the League Champion straight away. [[Trip]] and {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}} were allowed to battle [[Alder]] and [[Diantha]], respectively, by winning such competitions. | ||
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| [[Diantha]] | | [[Diantha]] | ||
| [[Kalos League]] | | [[Kalos League]] | ||
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A list of episodes in which a Champion appears can be found {{cat|Episodes in which a Champion appears|here}}. | |||
===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
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| {{OBP|Red|Origins}} | | {{OBP|Red|Origins}} | ||
| [[Indigo League]] | | [[Indigo League]] | ||
| | |} | ||
===In Pokémon Generations=== | ===In Pokémon Generations=== | ||
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| {{ga|Blue}} | | {{ga|Blue}} | ||
| [[Indigo League]] | | [[Indigo League]] | ||
|- style="background: #FFF;" | |||
| {{ga| | | [[Cynthia]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Sinnoh League]] | ||
| | |- style="background: #FFF;" | ||
| [[Diantha]] | |||
| [[Kalos League]] | |||
|- style="background: #FFF;" | |||
| {{ga|Calem}} | |||
| [[Kalos League]] | |||
|} | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
[[File:PS265.png|thumb|220px|Wallace wearing the "Champion's Cloak"]] | [[File:PS265.png|thumb|220px|Wallace wearing the "Champion's Cloak"]] | ||
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, the Champion of each region is the winner of an elimination tournament held every three years in each region. In the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, it was determined that the winners of each tournament would have to face the [[Elite Four]], each a former champion themselves, before challenging the Champion. The main characters that took part in a Pokémon League tournament so far are {{adv| | In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, the Champion of each region is the winner of an elimination tournament held every three years in each region. In the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, it was determined that the winners of each tournament would have to face the [[Elite Four]], each a former champion themselves, before challenging the Champion. The main characters that took part in a Pokémon League tournament so far are {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}}, and {{adv|Black}}. Of the four, Red and Black both won a tournament, though only Red was formally given the title of Champion. | ||
The following are the known Champions in the Pokémon Adventures manga: | The following are the known Champions in the Pokémon Adventures manga: | ||
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| {{adv|Red}} | | {{adv|Red}} | ||
| Ninth Triennial [[Indigo League]] | | Ninth Triennial [[Indigo League]] | ||
|- style="background: #FFF;" | |- style="background: #FFF;" | ||
| [[Steven Stone]] | | [[Steven Stone]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In French localizations, Gym Leader is translated to ''Champion'', while Champion is translated to ''Maître'', meaning "master". | * In French localizations, Gym Leader is translated to ''Champion'', while Champion is translated to ''Maître'', meaning "master". | ||
* [[Diantha]] has the highest leveled Pokémon out of all the Champions battled the first time the Pokémon League is challenged. Her lowest level is 64, and her highest is 68. | * [[Diantha]] has the highest leveled Pokémon out of all the Champions battled the first time the Pokémon League is challenged. Her lowest level is 64, and her highest is 68. | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
''Champion'' | |||
{{langtable|color={{kalos color light}}|bordercolor={{dragon color}} | {{langtable|color={{kalos color light}}|bordercolor={{dragon color}} | ||
|ar=بطل ''batal'' | |ar=بطل ''batal'' | ||
|zh_cmn=冠軍 ''Guànjūn'' | |zh_yue=冠軍 ''Gungwān'' | ||
|zh_cmn=冠軍 / 冠军 ''Guànjūn'' | |||
|nl=Kampioen | |nl=Kampioen | ||
|fi=Mestari | |fi=Mestari | ||
| | |fr_ca=Champion{{tt|*|Diamond box}} | ||
|fr_eu=Maître | |||
|da=Mester | |||
|de=Champ | |de=Champ | ||
|el=Πρωταθλητής ''Protathlitís'' | |el=Πρωταθλητής ''Protathlitís'' | ||
| | |hu=Bajnok | ||
|it=Campione ({{male}})<br>Campionessa ({{female}}) | |it=Campione ({{male}})<br>Campionessa ({{female}}) | ||
|ko=챔피언 ''Champion'' | |ko=챔피언 ''Champion'' | ||
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|ro=Campion | |ro=Campion | ||
|ru=Чемпион ''Chempion'' | |ru=Чемпион ''Chempion'' | ||
|sv=Mästare | |es=Campeón ({{male}})<BR> Campeona ({{female}}) | ||
|th=ผู้ชนะเลิศ | |sv=Champion Mästare | ||
|th=ผู้ชนะเลิศ ''P̄hū̂chnaleiṣ̄'' | |||
|tr=Şampiyon | |tr=Şampiyon | ||
|vi=Nhà vô địch | |vi=Nhà vô địch | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
{{Champions}}<br> | {{Champions}}<br> | ||