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Pokémon Trainer is a broad term for any person who owns Pokémon, including {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeders}}. However, the term is more often used to refer to people on a {{pkmn|journey}} to collect [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s and enter the [[Pokémon League]].
Pokémon Trainer is a broad term for any person who owns Pokémon, including {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeders}}. However, the term is more often used to refer to people on a {{pkmn|journey}} to collect [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s and enter the [[Pokémon League]].


==Background==
==Terminology==
This is officially written as "'''Trainer'''" starting with a capital letter. However, in some early official media, it was written in lowercase as "'''trainer'''" instead. For instance: ''"You've been finally granted your Pokémon '''trainer'''<nowiki/>'s license. Now it's time to to become the world's greatest Pokémon '''trainer'''!'' (written on the back of the boxes of {{game|Red and Blue|s}})
 
==In the core series games==
[[File:SugimoriTrainers.png|thumb|250px|left|Trainers from different classes, from left to right: a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt}}, a {{tc|Lass}}, and a {{tc|Bug Catcher}}]]
[[File:SugimoriTrainers.png|thumb|250px|left|Trainers from different classes, from left to right: a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt}}, a {{tc|Lass}}, and a {{tc|Bug Catcher}}]]
Many Trainers leave home, sometimes accompanied with a [[starter Pokémon]] obtained from a [[Pokémon Professor]], to travel around one or more [[region]]s, doing such things as gathering information for a [[Pokédex]], perfecting their technique, collecting [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s, and working to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. No matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow—when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a {{pkmn|battle}}.
Many Trainers leave home, sometimes accompanied with a [[first partner Pokémon]] obtained from a [[Pokémon Professor]], to travel around one or more [[region]]s, doing such things as gathering information for a [[Pokédex]], perfecting their technique, collecting [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s, and working to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. No matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow—when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a {{pkmn|battle}}.


Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of [[#Trainer class|classes]]: {{tc|Youngster}}s tend to stay close to home, and {{tc|Bug Catcher}}s swarm about the {{t|Bug}}-filled forests; {{tc|Hiker}}s traverse mountains and [[cave]]s, {{tc|Fisherman|Fishermen}} are rarely far from water, and {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s aspire to compete in the [[Pokémon League]]. A Trainer's class may reflect their [[Type expert|favorite type]], the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even within each class, Trainers may vary greatly.
Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of [[#Trainer class|classes]]: {{tc|Youngster}}s tend to stay close to home, and {{tc|Bug Catcher}}s swarm about the {{t|Bug}}-filled forests; {{tc|Hiker}}s traverse mountains and [[cave]]s, {{tc|Fisherman|Fishermen}} are rarely far from water, and {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s aspire to compete in the [[Pokémon League]]. A Trainer's class may reflect their [[Type expert|favorite type]], the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even within each class, Trainers may vary greatly.
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While the viability of [[Pokémon training]] as a lifestyle is never outright stated in most games, it is implied in {{g|Sun and Moon}} that it does not guarantee a sufficient income. Several [[Eevee users]] are seen having to take up part-time jobs in order to obtain the finances needed to support themselves, with the latter being unable to go into retirement using just the funds from Pokémon training.
While the viability of [[Pokémon training]] as a lifestyle is never outright stated in most games, it is implied in {{g|Sun and Moon}} that it does not guarantee a sufficient income. Several [[Eevee users]] are seen having to take up part-time jobs in order to obtain the finances needed to support themselves, with the latter being unable to go into retirement using just the funds from Pokémon training.


==In the core series==
During the time period in which {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is set, the term "Pokémon Trainer" was not in use, though a few people at the time still kept, trained, cared for, and battled with Pokémon as partners. The phrase "Pokémon wielder" or "wielder of Pokémon" is used by [[Volo]] to describe himself and the player (though no other contemporaneous character uses the term) and in [[Raifort]]'s explanation about the [[treasures of ruin]]; the same Japanese phrase has also been translated as "Pokémon user" or "user of Pokémon" in past games going back to {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.
 
===Trainer class===
===Trainer class===
'''Trainer classes''' are the types of [[non-player character|non-playable]] Pokémon Trainers that players can battle in all [[core series]] Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a {{tc|Psychic}} is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.
'''Trainer classes''' are the types of [[non-player character|non-playable]] Pokémon Trainers that players can battle in all [[core series]] Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a {{tc|Psychic}} is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.
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Starting from [[Generation III]], the [[player character|player]] assumes the form of a generic Trainer class of their choice when data of this player is exchanged wirelessly or through [[record mixing]] to another core series game of the same generation.
Starting from [[Generation III]], the [[player character|player]] assumes the form of a generic Trainer class of their choice when data of this player is exchanged wirelessly or through [[record mixing]] to another core series game of the same generation.
While in {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, there is one model for each minor Trainer class, in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], each minor Trainer class can consist of multiple models.


====List of Trainer classes====
====List of Trainer classes====
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|-
| {{tc|Black Belt|Blackbelt}}
| {{tc|Black Belt|Blackbelt}}
|-
| [[Giovanni|Boss]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation III}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}}
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Burglar}}
| {{tc|Burglar}}
|-
| {{pkmn|Champion}}{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation II}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Channeler}}
| {{tc|Channeler}}
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|-
| {{tc|Roughneck|Cue Ball}}
| {{tc|Roughneck|Cue Ball}}
|-
| [[Elite Four]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation II}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Engineer}}
| {{tc|Engineer}}
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|-
| {{tc|Lass}}
| {{tc|Lass}}
|-
| [[Gym Leader|Leader]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation II}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}}
| {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Psychic}}
| {{tc|Psychic}}
|-
| [[Rival]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation III}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Rocker}}
| {{tc|Rocker}}
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| {{tc|Youngster}}
| {{tc|Youngster}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blue color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blue color}}"
! {{color|FFF|Beta Trainer classes}}
! {{color|FFF|Unused Trainer classes}}
|-
|-
| {{DL|Glitch Trainer|Chief}}
| [[Unused Trainer data#Chief|Chief]]
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{green color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{green color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Stadium (Japanese)}}
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Stadium (Japanese)}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Chūbu A}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūbu A Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Chūbu B}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūbu B Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Chūgoku A}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūgoku A Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Chūgoku B}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūgoku B Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Hokkaidō}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Hokkaidō Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Hokuriku}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Hokuriku Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Kansai}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kansai Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Kantō A1}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kantō A1 Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Kantō A2}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kantō A2 Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Kantō B}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kantō B Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Kyūshū A}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kyūshū A Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Kyūshū B}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kyūshū B Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Shikoku}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Shikoku Representative]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Tōhoku A}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Tōhoku A Representative]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Tōhoku B Representative]]
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{green color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Tōhoku B}}
| [[Rival]]
|}
|}
|}
|}
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| {{tc|Boarder}}
| {{tc|Boarder}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Camper}}
| {{pkmn|Champion}}
|-
| [[Elite Four]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Firebreather}}
| {{tc|Firebreather}}
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|-
|-
| [[Kimono Girl]]
| [[Kimono Girl]]
|-
| [[Gym Leader|Leader]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Medium}}
| {{tc|Medium}}
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| {{tc|Police Officer|Officer}}
| {{tc|Police Officer|Officer}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Picnicker}}
| [[Pokémon Trainer|{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Poké Fan|Pokéfan}}
| {{tc|Poké Fan|Pokéfan}}
|-
| [[Pokémon Trainer]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executive}}
| {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executive}}
|-
| {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Sage}}
| {{tc|Sage}}
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|-
| {{tc|Skier}}
| {{tc|Skier}}
|-
| {{tc|Swimmer|Swimmer♀}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Teacher}}
| {{tc|Teacher}}
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| {{tc|Parasol Lady}}
| {{tc|Parasol Lady}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}
| [[Pokémon Breeder (Trainer class)|{{PK}}{{MN}} Breeder]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}
| [[Pokémon Ranger (Trainer class)|{{PK}}{{MN}} Ranger]]
|-
|-
| {{tc|Rich Boy}}
| {{tc|Rich Boy}}
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|-
|-
| {{tc|Young Couple}}
| {{tc|Young Couple}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{firered color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
|-
| {{tc|Cool Couple}}
|-
| {{tc|Crush Girl}}
|-
| {{tc|Crush Kin}}
|-
| {{tc|Painter}}
|-
| {{tc|Executive|Team Rocket Admin}}
|-
| {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{emerald color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|-
| [[Greta|Arena Tycoon]]
|-
| [[Tucker|Dome Ace]]
|-
| {{tc|Factory Head}}
|-
| [[Spenser|Palace Maven]]
|-
| [[Lucy|Pike Queen]]
|-
| [[Brandon|Pyramid King]]
|-
| {{tc|Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{colosseum color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{colosseum color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}}
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}}
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|-
|-
| {{tc|Shady Guy}}
| {{tc|Shady Guy}}
|-
| {{tc|Sim Trainer}}
|-
|-
| [[Gonzap|Snagem Head]]
| [[Gonzap|Snagem Head]]
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|-
|-
| {{tc|Team Snagem}}
| {{tc|Team Snagem}}
|-
| {{tc|Sim Trainer|VR Trainer}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Worker}}
| {{tc|Worker}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{firered color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
|-
| [[Giovanni|Boss]]
|-
| {{tc|Cool Couple}}
|-
| {{tc|Crush Girl}}
|-
| {{tc|Crush Kin}}
|-
| {{tc|Painter}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{emerald color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|-
| [[Greta|Arena Tycoon]]
|-
| [[Tucker|Dome Ace]]
|-
| {{tc|Factory Head}}
|-
| [[Spenser|Palace Maven]]
|-
| [[Lucy|Pike Queen]]
|-
| [[Brandon|Pyramid King]]
|-
| {{tc|Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{xd color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{xd color}}"
! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}}
! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{platinum color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{platinum color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|-
| {{tc|Maid}}
|-
|-
| [[Dahlia|Arcade Star]]
| [[Dahlia|Arcade Star]]
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|-
|-
| [[Argenta|Hall Matron]]
| [[Argenta|Hall Matron]]
|-
| {{tc|Maid}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{heartgold color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{heartgold color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
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|-
|-
| {{tc|Backers}}
| {{tc|Backers}}
|-
| {{tc|Backpacker}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Baker}}
| {{tc|Baker}}
|-
| {{tc|Backpacker}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Office Worker|Clerk}}
| {{tc|Office Worker|Clerk}}
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|-
|-
| {{tc|Preschooler}}
| {{tc|Preschooler}}
|-
| {{tc|The Riches}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Smasher}}
| {{tc|Smasher}}
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|-
|-
| {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}
| {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}
|-
| {{tc|The Riches}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{black 2 color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{black 2 color}}"
! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black and White 2}}
! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black and White 2}}
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|-
|-
| {{tc|World Runner-up}}
| {{tc|World Runner-up}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{black 2 color}}"
! {{color2|FFF|Pokéstar Studios characters}}
|-
|-
! [[Pokéstar Studios characters]]
| {{tc|A-list Actor}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Actor}}
| {{tc|Actor}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Actress}}
| {{tc|Actress}}
|-
| {{tc|A-list Actor}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Big Star}}
| {{tc|Big Star}}
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|-
|-
| {{tc|Artist Family}}
| {{tc|Artist Family}}
|-
| {{tc|Baron}}
|-
| {{tc|Baroness}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}
| {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}
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|-
|-
| {{tc|Chef}}
| {{tc|Chef}}
|-
| {{tc|Countess}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Driver}}
| {{tc|Driver}}
|-
| {{tc|Duchess}}
|-
| {{tc|Duke}}
|-
| {{tc|Earl}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Fairy Tale Girl}}
| {{tc|Fairy Tale Girl}}
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|-
|-
| {{tc|Gardener}}
| {{tc|Gardener}}
|-
| {{tc|Grand Duchess}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Honeymooners}}
| {{tc|Honeymooners}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Lumiose Gang Member}}
| {{tc|Lumiose Gang Member}}
|-
| {{tc|Marchioness}}
|-
| {{tc|Marquis}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Monsieur}}
| {{tc|Monsieur}}
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|-
| {{tc|Tourist}}
| {{tc|Tourist}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}"
! {{color|FFF|Battle Chateau ranks}}
|-
| {{tc|Baron}}
|-
| {{tc|Baroness}}
|-
| {{tc|Countess}}
|-
| {{tc|Duchess}}
|-
| {{tc|Duke}}
|-
| {{tc|Earl}}
|-
| {{tc|Grand Duchess}}
|-
| {{tc|Grand Duke}}
|-
| {{tc|Marchioness}}
|-
| {{tc|Marquis}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Viscount}}
| {{tc|Viscount}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Viscountess}}
| {{tc|Viscountess}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}"
! {{color|FFF|Unused Trainer classes}}
|-
| [[Unused Trainer data#Generation VI|Ace Surfer]]
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{omega ruby color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{omega ruby color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
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|-
| {{tc|Rising Star Duo}}
| {{tc|Rising Star Duo}}
|-
| {{tc|Swimmer Girls}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Swimmers}}
| {{tc|Swimmers}}
|-
| {{tc|Swimmer Girls}}
|-
|-
| [[Eevee users|Sylveon User]]
| [[Eevee users|Sylveon User]]
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|-
| {{tc|Café Master}}
| {{tc|Café Master}}
|-
| {{tc|Colleagues}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Daring Couple}}
| {{tc|Daring Couple}}
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|-
| {{tc|Model}}
| {{tc|Model}}
|-
| {{tc|Music Crew}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Postman}}
| {{tc|Postman}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}
| {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{stamina color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{Isle of Armor color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|The Isle of Armor}}
! Introduced in {{color2|000|The Isle of Armor}}
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|-
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|-
| [[Volo|Pokémon Wielder]]
| [[Volo|Pokémon Wielder]]
|-
| {{tc|Security Corps’}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Survey Corps’}}
| {{tc|Survey Corps’}}
|-
|-
| {{tc|Security Corps’}}
| [[Warden]]
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{violet color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}}
|-
|-
| [[Warden]]
| {{tc|Aeos Trainer}}
|}
|}
|}
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|-
| [[Geeta|Top Champion]]
| [[Geeta|Top Champion]]
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{kitakami color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|The Teal Mask}}
|-
| {{tc|Festival Boy}}
|-
| {{tc|Festival Girl}}
|-
| [[Glitterati]]
|-
| [[Kitakami Ogre Clan]]
|-
| [[Perrin|Photographer]]
|-
| {{tc|Ruffian}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blueberry color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}}
|-
| [[Kieran|BB League Champion]]
|-
| {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}
|-
| [[Cyrano|Blueberry Academy Director]]
|-
| {{tc|League Club}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{kitakami color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Mochi Mayhem}}
|-
| [[Yukito and Hideko|Grandma]]
|-
| [[Yukito and Hideko|Grandpa]]
|}
|}
|}
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===As a Trainer class===
===As a Trainer class===
[[File:Red HGSS battle.png|thumb|250px|The Trainer class as it appears in-battle]]
[[File:Red HGSS battle.png|thumb|250px|The Trainer class as it appears in-battle]]
In the games, Pokémon Trainer (rendered as "{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer" until [[Generation VI]], in which the full title "Pokémon Trainer" is written out) is used as the Trainer class for certain storyline characters. These opponents tend to be the most powerful non-arena Trainers the player will face, notably including [[rival]]s (except {{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Silver}}, who are instead outright referred to as rivals). This class is used for every opponent in link battles and the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], {{DL|Battle Tree|special Trainers}} in the [[Battle Tree]], {{DL|Battle Agency|Bosses}} of the [[Battle Agency]], as well as the following characters:
In the games, Pokémon Trainer (rendered as "{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer" until [[Generation VI]], in which the full title "Pokémon Trainer" is written out) is used as the Trainer class for certain storyline characters. These opponents tend to be the most powerful non-arena Trainers the player will face. This class is used for all [[rival]]s (except {{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Silver}}, who are instead outright referred to as rivals), every opponent in link battles and the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], {{DL|Battle Tree|special Trainers}} in the [[Battle Tree]], and {{DL|Battle Agency|Bosses}} of the [[Battle Agency]], as well as the following characters:


* {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold, Silver}}, and {{v2|Crystal}}: {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Cal}}, and {{ga|Carrie}}
* {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold, Silver}}, and {{v2|Crystal}}: {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Cal}}, and {{ga|Carrie}}
* {{game|Emerald}}: {{Steven}}
* {{game|Emerald}}: {{Steven}}
* {{game|Platinum}}: the [[Stat Trainers]] ([[Cheryl]], [[Mira]], [[Riley]], [[Buck]], and [[Marley]])
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]]: the [[Stat Trainers]] ([[Cheryl]], [[Mira]], [[Riley]], [[Buck]], and [[Marley]])
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: Red
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: Red
* {{game|Black and White|s}}: [[Cynthia]] and [[N]]{{tt|*|Before he is revealed to be a member of Team Plasma}}
* {{game|Black and White|s}}: [[Cynthia]], {{ga|Hilbert}}{{tt|*|as NPC}}, {{ga|Hilda}}{{tt|*|as NPC}}.
* {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}: Cynthia, [[Colress]]{{tt|*|Before he is revealed to be a member of Team Plasma, as well as after Team Plasma's defeat}}, [[Rood]], N, [[Alder]], [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]]
* {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}: Cynthia, [[Colress]]{{tt|*|Before he is revealed to be a member of Team Plasma, as well as after Team Plasma's defeat}}, [[Rood]], N, [[Alder]], [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], {{ga|Nate}}{{tt|*|as NPC}}, and {{ga|Rosa}}{{tt|*|as NPC}}.
* {{g|X and Y}}: [[AZ]], [[Emma|Essentia]], and [[Malva]]{{tt|*|During the post-game Looker sidequest}}
* {{g|X and Y}}: [[AZ]], [[Emma|Essentia]], and [[Malva]]{{tt|*|During the post-game Looker sidequest}}
* {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: [[Zinnia]]{{tt|*|First battle}}
* {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: [[Zinnia]]{{tt|*|First battle}}
* [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]: [[Dexio]], [[Sina]]{{sup/7|M}}{{sup/7|UM}}, [[Molayne]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Anabel]]{{sup/7|SM}}, Red{{tt|*|First optional encounter}}, Blue{{tt|*|First optional encounter}}, [[Ryuki]], [[Plumeria]]{{tt|*|After Team Skull is disbanded}}, [[Guzma]]{{tt|*|After Team Skull is disbanded}}, and [[Lillie]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
* [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]: [[Dexio]], [[Sina]]{{sup/7|MUM}}, [[Molayne]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Anabel]]{{sup/7|SM}}, Red{{tt|*|First optional encounter}}, Blue{{tt|*|First optional encounter}}, [[Ryuki]], [[Plumeria]]{{tt|*|After Team Skull is disbanded}}, [[Guzma]]{{tt|*|After Team Skull is disbanded}}, and [[Lillie]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
* [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]: [[Mina]], Blue{{tt|*|First battle}}, [[Archer]]{{tt|*|After Team Rocket is disbanded}}, {{ga|Green}}, and Red
* [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]: [[Mina]], Blue{{tt|*|First battle}}, [[Archer]]{{tt|*|After Team Rocket is disbanded}}, {{ga|Green}}, and Red
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[Hop]], [[Bede]]{{tt|*|Before becoming a Gym Leader}}, [[Marnie]]{{tt|*|Before Champion tournaments}}, [[Piers]]{{tt|*|During Champion tournaments}}, [[Leon]]{{tt|*|After losing his Championship title}}, [[Sordward]], [[Shielbert]], [[Klara]]{{tt|*|Prior to the Galarian Star Tournament}}{{sup/8|Sw}}, [[Avery]]{{tt|*|Prior to the Galarian Star Tournament}}{{sup/8|Sh}}, [[Peony]], and [[Opal]]{{tt|*|Galarian Star Tournament}}
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[Piers]]{{tt|*|During Champion tournaments}}, [[Leon]]{{tt|*|After losing his Championship title}}, [[Sordward]], [[Shielbert]], [[Peony]], and [[Opal]]{{tt|*|Galarian Star Tournament}}
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[Nemona]]{{tt|*|Prior to the final battle of the Victory Road storyline}}, [[Arven]], [[Penny]]{{tt|*|Academy Ace Tournament}}, [[Youssef]], and [[Harrington]]
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[Arven]], [[Penny]]{{tt|*|Post-game}}, [[Navi Squad's Base|Youssef]], [[Ruchbah Squad's Base|Harrington]], [[Lacey]]{{tt|*|First battle}}, [[Mochi Mayhem|Shige, and Aya]]


==In the spin-off games==
==In the spin-off games==
===Play It! series===
In the introduction of [[Pokémon Play It!]] and [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]], {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}} says that she and the [[player character]] are Pokémon Trainers. However, they play the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} rather than train Pokémon. In the lesson "What's a Trainer card?", Julie mentions that [[Bill]] is a Trainer as well.
===Super Smash Bros. series===
===Super Smash Bros. series===
[[File:Pokemon Trainer SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]
[[File:Pokemon Trainer SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}}
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}}
There is a {{player|playable character}} called "{{sbw|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon Trainer}}" in the game [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. His appearance is based on {{ga|Red}}'s [[Generation III]] design, and he uses {{p|Squirtle|members}} {{p|Ivysaur|of}} {{p|Charizard|the}} [[evolution]]ary families of the [[Kanto]] {{pkmn2|starter}}s to battle against the others. While he was absent in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], he returned in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], along an alternate female version based on {{ga|Leaf}}.
There is a {{player|playable character}} called "{{sbw|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon Trainer}}" in the game [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. His appearance is based on {{ga|Red}}'s [[Generation III]] design, and he uses {{p|Squirtle|members}} {{p|Ivysaur|of}} {{p|Charizard|the}} [[evolution]]ary families of the [[Kanto]] [[first partner Pokémon]] to battle against the others. While he was absent in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], he returned in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], along an alternate female version based on {{ga|Leaf}}.


====Trophy information====
====Trophy information====
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'''PAL''': ''If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.''
'''PAL''': ''If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.''


===Play It! series===
===Pokémon Shuffle===
In the introduction of [[Pokémon Play It!]] and [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]], {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}} says that she and the [[player character]] are Pokémon Trainers. However, they play the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} rather than train Pokémon. In the lesson "What's a Trainer card?", Julie mentions that [[Bill]] is a Trainer as well.
In {{g|Shuffle}}, [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon (which appear as bosses in [[stage (Shuffle)#Main stage|main stage]]s and [[Competitive Stage]]s) are each accompanied by a Pokémon Trainer. These Pokémon Trainers are depicted in silhouette, say only one line before sending out their Pokémon, and do not say anything after the battle.
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* [[Pokémon X and Y]] introduced the most new Trainer classes of any [[core series]] game, with 47.
* [[Pokémon X and Y]] introduced the most new Trainer classes of any [[core series]] game, with 47.
* {{game|Crystal}} and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} introduced the fewest new Trainer classes of any core series games, with one each.
* {{game|Crystal}} and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} introduced the fewest new Trainer classes of any core series games, with one each.
** [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] introduced the fewest new Trainer classes of any first game of a [[generation]], with 7.
* The only Trainer classes to appear in every main line game are the {{tc|Black Belt}}, {{tc|Hiker}}, and {{tc|Youngster}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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* {{cat|Anime Trainer classes}}
* {{cat|Anime Trainer classes}}
* {{cat|Trainers with unique classes}}
* {{cat|Trainers with unique classes}}
* [[Unused Trainer data]]


{{league}}
{{league}}
{{TrainerNav|Normal|kanto=yes|johto=yes|hoenn=yes|sinnoh=yes|unova=yes|kalos=yes|alola=yes|galar=yes|paldea=yes}}<br>
{{TrainerNav|Normal|kanto=yes|johto=yes|hoenn=yes|sinnoh=yes|unova=yes|kalos=yes|alola=yes|galar=yes|paldea=yes|kitakami=yes}}<br>
{{Project CharacterDex notice|tc}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice|tc}}


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