Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series): Difference between revisions

[[File:Solana and Plusle.png|thumb|220px|Ranger [[Solana]] and her {{ra|partner Pokémon}} in the anime]]

Pokémon Rangers begin as '''Student Rangers''' (Japanese: '''がくせいレンジャー''' ''Student Ranger''), and after graduation, they become '''Area Rangers''' (Japanese: '''エリアレンジャー''' ''Area Ranger''). Pokémon Rangers known as Area Rangers primarily operate out of [[Ranger Union]]s in [[Fiore]], [[Almia]] and [[Oblivia]] where nature is held in higher regard than in other [[region]]s. However, a rare promotion can be gained where they become [[Top Ranger]], earning many new privileges. Pokémon Rangers use [[Capture Styler]]s to calm and control wild Pokémon to help them solve ecological problems, defeat criminals using Pokémon to commit crimes, and arrest Pokémon poachers, acting as a sort of cross between a police officer and park ranger.

Pokémon Rangers usually have only one Pokémon - known as their "[[Partner Pokémon (Ranger)|Partner]]", that is with them at all times, and has been trained to a high level. Pokémon Rangers do not usually send Pokémon to battle each other directly, but generally use the Pokémon with them to power up the energies and extra settings on their Capture Stylers or to distract wild or enemy Pokémon with attacks that are not directly offensive. These powers are known as [[Poké Assist]] and are activated by having the Pokémon Ranger absorb a wild Pokémon's power into their Capture Styler, where upon their Styler gains extra abilities depending on the Pokémon's [[Type]].

Many episodes have featured other Rangers. They generally keep an eye on an area and look after the Pokémon there. Some of these areas are restricted and have to be protected from {{pkmn|poacher}}s. As these rangers {{pkmn|training|train}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} normally, though, they may have more to do with the [[Pokémon Ranger (Trainer class)|Trainer class]] than the [[Fiore]] and [[Almia]] Rangers.

Solana, the female protagonist from Pokémon Ranger, first appears in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''. She helps Ash and his friends rescue an injured Celebi which had blocked the [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]] with its protective vines. She later reappears in ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! Parts One]] [[AG172|and Two]]'', where she is involved in the incident with Deoxys, and again together with Kellyn in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One]] [[DP072|and Two]]''.

Ben, the male protagonist from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]], made appearances in the anime in ''{{OBP|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|anime special}}'' and ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!]]''.

Jack Walker is the central character of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.

Pokémon Rangers appear in ''[[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]]'' manga, which is based on the W-Mission of ''Pokémon Ranger''. The main characters of the game, [[Lunick]] and [[Solana]], are the protagonists here as well.  

*[[Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger]]

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:''See also: {{cat|Pokémon Rangers|List of Pokémon Rangers}}''

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