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{{redirect|Trainer|other uses|Trainer (disambiguation)}}
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[[File:Charizard red stuff.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Generation I]] artwork of Pokémon Trainers flying on their Pokémon]]
[[File:Bandai Jumbo5 Peeled.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Generation I]] artwork of Pokémon Trainers flying on their Pokémon]]
A '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a [[Human|person]] who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for, and {{pkmn|battle}}s with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are Trainers.
A '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a [[Human|person]] who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for, and {{pkmn|battle}}s with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are Trainers.


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 at about the age of ten, sometimes accompanied with a [[starter Pokémon]] obtained from a [[Pokémon Professor]]. Many will 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.
[[File:Ash Unova Pokédex.png|thumb|250px|A Pokédex and set of Poké Balls for a beginning Trainer in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]]
[[File:Ash Unova Pokédex.png|thumb|250px|A Pokédex and set of Poké Balls for a beginning Trainer in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'']]
Many towns have a [[Gym]] run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a [[Gym Leader]]. Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, he or she awards them a [[Badge]]. However, in the [[Pokémon anime]], the Gym Leader may award the Trainer a Badge for other reasons, since the Badge is a symbol of the Trainer's skill. For example, {{Ash}} won several of his early Badges by refusing to take an unfair advantage or going out of his way to save a Gym, which proved himself as an exceptional Trainer outside of battle. In [[Alola]], each of the four islands has a [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] who may be challenged by traveling Trainers taking the [[island challenge]] after the completion of their island's trials.
Many towns have a [[Gym]] run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a [[Gym Leader]]. Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, they award the challenger a [[Badge]]. However, in the [[Pokémon anime]], the Gym Leader may award the Trainer a Badge for other reasons, since the Badge is a symbol of the Trainer's skill. For example, {{Ash}} won several of his early Badges by refusing to take an unfair advantage or going out of his way to save a Gym, which proved himself as an exceptional Trainer outside of battle. In [[Alola]], each of the four islands has a [[Island kahuna|kahuna]] who may be challenged by traveling Trainers taking the [[island challenge]] after the completion of their island's trials.


Above the level of Gym Leaders and Island Kahunas are the [[Elite Four]] members and the [[Pokémon League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. There are also Trainers who serve as {{cat|Battle facility leaders|leaders}} for [[Battle facility|battle facilities]] not recognized by the Pokémon League, such as the [[Frontier Brain]]s of the [[Battle Frontier]] and the {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}s of the [[Battle Maison]]. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and should a Trainer defeat other Trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for him or her to be offered a place in these high ranks.
Above the level of Gym Leaders and island kahunas are the [[Elite Four]] members and the [[Pokémon League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. There are also Trainers who serve as {{cat|Battle facility leaders|leaders}} for [[Battle facility|battle facilities]] not recognized by the Pokémon League, such as the [[Frontier Brain]]s of the [[Battle Frontier]] and the {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}s of the [[Battle Maison]]. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and should a Trainer defeat other Trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for them to be offered a place in these high ranks.


However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of [[villainous teams]] and {{pkmn|poacher}}s. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.
However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of [[villainous team]]s and {{pkmn|poacher}}s. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.


While the viability of [[Pokémon training]] as a lifestyle is never outright stated in most games, it is implied in {{game|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.


==Trainer class==
Historically, Pokémon Trainers used to be known as '''Pokémon Wielders''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンつかい''' ''Pokémon Users''). In the games, [[Volo]] is the only one to have this Trainer class, but the term is also mentioned throughout [[Raifort]]'s explanation about the [[treasures of ruin]]:
'''Trainer classes''' are the types of Pokémon Trainers one 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.
<blockquote>The Pokémon wielders apparently used sacred stakes to seal these treasures of ruin in shrines. There is a separate shrine for each of the four Pokémon, and eight stakes driven into the ground in the areas surrounding each shrine keep the power of ruin at bay.</blockquote>


All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the {{tc|Ace Trainer}} overworld sprite, which is shared with {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}s in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain [[Double Battle]]s; for example a {{tc|Crush Girl}} and a {{tc|Black Belt}} can team up to form a {{tc|Crush Kin}}; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a [[Multi Battle]].  
As shown in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Pokémon wielders were known to ''tame'' wild Pokémon, rather than ''train'' them like Pokémon Trainers in the modern day.


Starting from [[Generation III]], the [[player character|player]] assumes the form of a generic Trainer class of his/her choice when data of this player is exchanged wirelessly or through [[record mixing]] to another core series game of the same generation.
===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.


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.
All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the {{tc|Ace Trainer}} overworld sprite, which is shared with {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}s in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain [[Double Battle]]s; for example a {{tc|Crush Girl}} and a {{tc|Black Belt}} can team up to form a {{tc|Crush Kin}}; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a [[Multi Battle]].


===List of Trainer classes===
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.
 
====List of Trainer classes====
{{main|:Category:Trainer classes|Category:Trainer classes}}
{{main|:Category:Trainer classes|Category:Trainer classes}}


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| {{tc|Black Belt|Blackbelt}}
| {{tc|Black Belt|Blackbelt}}
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| [[Giovanni|Boss]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation III}}
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| {{tc|Bug Catcher}}
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}}
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| {{tc|Burglar}}
| {{tc|Burglar}}
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| {{pkmn|Champion}}{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation II}}
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| {{tc|Channeler}}
| {{tc|Channeler}}
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| {{tc|Roughneck|Cue Ball}}
| {{tc|Roughneck|Cue Ball}}
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| [[Elite Four]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation II}}
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| {{tc|Engineer}}
| {{tc|Engineer}}
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| {{tc|Fisher|Fisherman}}
| {{tc|Fisher|Fisherman}}
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| {{tc|Gamer|Gambler}}
| {{tc|PI|Gambler}}
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| {{tc|Gentleman}}
| {{tc|Gentleman}}
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| {{tc|Lass}}
| {{tc|Lass}}
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| [[Gym Leader|Leader]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation II}}
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| {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}}
| {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}}
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| {{tc|Psychic}}
| {{tc|Psychic}}
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| [[Rival]]{{tt|*|Unnamed until Generation III}}
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| {{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}}
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| {{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)}}
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| {{tc|Chūbu A}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūbu A Representative]]
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| {{tc|Chūbu B}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūbu B Representative]]
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| {{tc|Chūgoku A}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūgoku A Representative]]
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| {{tc|Chūgoku B}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūgoku B Representative]]
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| {{tc|Hokkaidō}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Hokkaidō Representative]]
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| {{tc|Hokuriku}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Hokuriku Representative]]
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| {{tc|Kansai}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kansai Representative]]
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| {{tc|Kantō A1}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kantō A1 Representative]]
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| {{tc|Kantō A2}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kantō A2 Representative]]
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| {{tc|Kantō B}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kantō B Representative]]
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| {{tc|Kyūshū A}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kyūshū A Representative]]
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| {{tc|Kyūshū B}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kyūshū B Representative]]
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| {{tc|Shikoku}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Shikoku Representative]]
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| {{tc|Tōhoku A}}
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Tōhoku A Representative]]
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Tōhoku B Representative]]
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{green color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}}
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| {{tc|Tōhoku B}}
| [[Rival]]
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| {{tc|Boarder}}
| {{tc|Boarder}}
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| {{tc|Camper}}
| {{pkmn|Champion}}
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| [[Elite Four]]
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| {{tc|Firebreather}}
| {{tc|Firebreather}}
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| [[Kimono Girl]]
| [[Kimono Girl]]
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| [[Gym Leader|Leader]]
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| {{tc|Medium}}
| {{tc|Medium}}
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| {{tc|Police Officer|Officer}}
| {{tc|Police Officer|Officer}}
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| {{tc|Picnicker}}
| [[Pokémon Trainer|{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer]]
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| {{tc|Poké Fan|Pokéfan}}
| {{tc|Poké Fan|Pokéfan}}
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| [[Pokémon Trainer]]
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| {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executive}}
| {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executive}}
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| {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt}}
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| {{tc|Sage}}
| {{tc|Sage}}
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| {{tc|Schoolkid|Schoolboy}}
| {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}}
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| {{tc|Skier}}
| {{tc|Skier}}
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| {{tc|Swimmer|Swimmer♀}}
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| {{tc|Teacher}}
| {{tc|Teacher}}
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| {{tc|Twins}}
| {{tc|Twins}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{crystal color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{crystal color}}"
! Introduced in {{v2|Crystal}}
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
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| [[Eusine|Mysticalman]]
| {{tc|Mystery Man|Mysticalman}}
|}
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|}
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| {{tc|Parasol Lady}}
| {{tc|Parasol Lady}}
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| {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}
| [[Pokémon Breeder (Trainer class)|{{PK}}{{MN}} Breeder]]
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| {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}
| [[Pokémon Ranger (Trainer class)|{{PK}}{{MN}} Ranger]]
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| {{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}}
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| {{tc|Cool Couple}}
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| {{tc|Crush Girl}}
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| {{tc|Crush Kin}}
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| {{tc|Painter}}
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| {{tc|Executive|Team Rocket Admin}}
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| {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{emerald color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
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| [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Arena Tycoon]]
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| [[Dome Ace Tucker|Dome Ace]]
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| {{tc|Factory Head}}
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| [[Palace Maven Spenser|Palace Maven]]
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| [[Pike Queen Lucy|Pike Queen]]
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| [[Pyramid King Brandon|Pyramid King]]
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| {{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|Myth Trainer}}
| {{tc|Myth Trainer}}
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| {{tc|Newscaster|News Caster}}
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| [[Justy|Pregymleader]]
| [[Justy|Pregymleader]]
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| {{tc|Shady Guy}}
| {{tc|Shady Guy}}
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| {{tc|Sim Trainer}}
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| [[Gonzap|Snagem Head]]
| [[Gonzap|Snagem Head]]
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| {{tc|Team Snagem}}
| {{tc|Team Snagem}}
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| {{tc|Sim Trainer|VR Trainer}}
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| {{tc|Worker}}
| {{tc|Worker}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{firered color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
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| [[Giovanni|Boss]]
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| {{tc|Cool Couple}}
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| {{tc|Crush Girl}}
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| {{tc|Crush Kin}}
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| {{tc|Painter}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{emerald color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
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| [[Greta|Arena Tycoon]]
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| [[Tucker|Dome Ace]]
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| {{tc|Factory Head}}
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| [[Spenser|Palace Maven]]
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| [[Lucy|Pike Queen]]
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| [[Brandon|Pyramid King]]
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| {{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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| {{tc|Navigator}}
| {{tc|Navigator}}
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| {{tc|Newscaster}}
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| [[Robo Groudon]]
| [[Robo Groudon]]
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| {{tc|Spy}}
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| [[Zook|Thug]]
| [[Zook|Thug]]
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| {{tc|Artist}}
| {{tc|Artist}}
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| {{tc|Belle & Pa}}
| {{tc|Ranchers|Belle & Pa}}
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| {{tc|Cameraman}}
| {{tc|Cameraman}}
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| {{tc|Double Team}}
| {{tc|Double Team}}
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| {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}
| {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Galactic Grunt}}
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| [[Cyrus|Galactic Boss]]
| [[Cyrus|Galactic Boss]]
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| {{tc|Leader-in-Training}}
| {{tc|Leader-in-Training}}
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| {{tc|Little Queen}}
| [[Sashay|Little Queen]]
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| {{tc|Lone Wolf}}
| {{tc|Lone Wolf}}
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| {{tc|Poison Tongue Boy}}
| {{tc|Poison Tongue Boy}}
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| {{tc|Pokétopia Master}}
| [[Mysterial|Pokétopia Master]]
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| {{tc|Sashay Fan Club}}
| {{tc|Sashay Fan Club}}
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! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
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| {{tc|Maid}}
| [[Dahlia|Arcade Star]]
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| [[Arcade Star Dahlia|Arcade Star]]
| [[Darach|Castle Valet]]
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| [[Castle Valet Darach|Castle Valet]]
| [[Argenta|Hall Matron]]
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| [[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}}
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| {{tc|Backpacker}}
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| {{tc|Baker}}
| {{tc|Baker}}
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| {{tc|Backpacker}}
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| {{tc|Office Worker|Clerk}}
| {{tc|Office Worker|Clerk}}
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| {{tc|Preschooler}}
| {{tc|Preschooler}}
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| {{tc|The Riches}}
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| {{tc|Smasher}}
| {{tc|Smasher}}
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| {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}
| {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}
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| {{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}}
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! [[Pokéstar Studios characters]]
| {{tc|A-list Actor}}
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| {{tc|Actor}}
| {{tc|Actor}}
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| {{tc|Actress}}
| {{tc|Actress}}
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| {{tc|A-list Actor}}
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| {{tc|Big Star}}
| {{tc|Big Star}}
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| {{tc|Artist Family}}
| {{tc|Artist Family}}
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| {{tc|Baron}}
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| {{tc|Baroness}}
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| {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}
| {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}
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| {{tc|Chef}}
| {{tc|Chef}}
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| {{tc|Countess}}
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| {{tc|Driver}}
| {{tc|Driver}}
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| {{tc|Duchess}}
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| {{tc|Duke}}
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| {{tc|Earl}}
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| {{tc|Fairy Tale Girl}}
| {{tc|Fairy Tale Girl}}
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| {{tc|Gardener}}
| {{tc|Gardener}}
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| {{tc|Grand Duchess}}
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| {{tc|Honeymooners}}
| {{tc|Honeymooners}}
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| {{tc|Lumiose Gang Member}}
| {{tc|Lumiose Gang Member}}
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| {{tc|Marchioness}}
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| {{tc|Marquis}}
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| {{tc|Monsieur}}
| {{tc|Monsieur}}
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| {{tc|Tourist}}
| {{tc|Tourist}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}"
! {{color|FFF|Battle Chateau ranks}}
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| {{tc|Baron}}
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| {{tc|Baroness}}
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| {{tc|Countess}}
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| {{tc|Duchess}}
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| {{tc|Duke}}
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| {{tc|Earl}}
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| {{tc|Grand Duchess}}
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| {{tc|Grand Duke}}
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| {{tc|Marchioness}}
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| {{tc|Marquis}}
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| {{tc|Viscount}}
| {{tc|Viscount}}
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| {{tc|Viscountess}}
| {{tc|Viscountess}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}"
! {{color|FFF|Unused Trainer classes}}
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| [[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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| [[Aarune|Secret Base Expert]]
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| [[Secret Base|Secret Base Trainer]]
| {{tc|Secret Base Trainer}}
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| [[Wallace|Sootopolitan]]
| [[Wallace|Sootopolitan]]
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| {{tc|Golfer}}
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| [[Island Kahuna]]
| [[Island kahuna|Island Kahuna]]
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| [[Eevee users|Jolteon User]]
| [[Eevee users|Jolteon User]]
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| {{tc|Rising Star Duo}}
| {{tc|Rising Star Duo}}
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| {{tc|Swimmer Girls}}
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| {{tc|Swimmers}}
| {{tc|Swimmers}}
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| {{tc|Swimmer Girls}}
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| [[Eevee users|Sylveon User]]
| [[Eevee users|Sylveon User]]
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| {{tc|Surfer}}
| {{tc|Surfer}}
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| [[Archie|Team Aqua]]
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| [[Cyrus|Team Galactic]]
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| [[Maxie|Team Magma]]
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| [[Giovanni|Team Rainbow Rocket]]
| [[Giovanni|Team Rainbow Rocket]]
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| [[Kiyo|Karate Master]]
| [[Kiyo|Karate Master]]
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{orange color}}"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{orange color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters|Masters}}
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}}
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| {{tc|Masked Man}}
| {{tc|Masked Man}}
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| {{tc|Café Master}}
| {{tc|Café Master}}
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| {{tc|Colleagues}}
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| {{tc|Daring Couple}}
| {{tc|Daring Couple}}
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| {{tc|League Staff}}
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| {{tc|Macro Cosmos}}
| {{tc|Macro Cosmos's}}
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| {{tc|Medical Team}}
| {{tc|Medical Team}}
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| {{tc|Model}}
| {{tc|Model}}
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| {{tc|Music Crew}}
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| {{tc|Postman}}
| {{tc|Postman}}
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| {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}
| {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{Isle of Armor color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|The Isle of Armor}}
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| [[Mustard|Dojo Master]]
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| {{gal|Honey|Dojo Matron}}
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| {{tc|Master Dojo Student}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{Legends Arceus color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
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| {{tc|Bandit}}
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| {{tc|Clan Leader}}
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| {{tc|Galaxy Team’s}}
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| [[Volo|Ginkgo Guild Member]]
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| [[Volo|Pokémon Wielder]]
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| {{tc|Security Corps’}}
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| {{tc|Survey Corps’}}
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| [[Warden]]
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{violet color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}}
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| {{tc|Aeos Trainer}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{scarlet color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{violet color}}"
|-
! [[Generation IX|{{color|FFF|Generation IX}}]]
|- style="margin:auto"
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{scarlet color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{violet color}}"
! Trainer class
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| {{tc|Courier}}
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| [[Clavell|Director]]
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| {{tc|Instructor}}
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| {{tc|Student}}
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| {{tc|Team Star}}
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| {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}
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| [[Geeta|Top Champion]]
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|AI
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|Paradise Protection Protocol
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{kitakami color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|The Teal Mask}}
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| {{tc|Festival Boy}}
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| {{tc|Festival Girl}}
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| [[Glitterati]]
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| [[Kitakami Ogre Clan]]
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| [[Perrin|Photographer]]
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| {{tc|Ruffian}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blueberry color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}}
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| [[Kieran|BB League Champion]]
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| {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}
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| [[Cyrano|Blueberry Academy Director]]
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| {{tc|League Club}}
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{kitakami color}}"
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Mochi Mayhem}}
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| [[Yukito and Hideko|Grandma]]
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| [[Yukito and Hideko|Grandpa]]
|}
|}
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===As a Trainer class===
[[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. 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|Emerald}}: {{Steven}}
* [[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|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]], [[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|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|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
* {{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}}: [[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==
===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|250px|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. He 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|Green|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====
[[File:Pokémon Trainer 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|left|150px|Pokémon Trainer trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
[[File:Pokémon Trainer XY 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Pokémon Trainer X&Y trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Two trophies appear in the 3DS version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], one of the Brawl character and one of the player characters from {{g|X and Y}}.
Two trophies appear in the 3DS version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], one of the Brawl character and one of the player characters from {{g|X and Y}}.


====Pokémon Trainer====
=====Pokémon Trainer=====
'''NA''': ''Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, [[Pokémon Theme|he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!]]''
'''NA''': ''Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, [[Pokémon Theme|he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!]]''


'''PAL''': ''Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.''
'''PAL''': ''Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.''


====Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) (NA)/Trainers (PAL)====
=====Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) (NA)/Trainers (PAL)=====
'''NA''': ''We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a 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... No, wait—no spoilers! ''
'''NA''': ''We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a 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... No, wait—no spoilers! ''


'''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.''


==As a Trainer class==
===Pokémon Shuffle===
[[File:Red HGSS battle.png|thumb|250px|The Trainer class as it appears in-battle]]
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.
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:
{{-}}
 
* {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold, Silver}}, and {{v2|Crystal}}: {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Cal}}, and {{ga|Carrie}}
* {{game|Emerald}}: {{Steven}}
* {{game|Platinum}}: the [[Stat Trainers]] ([[Cheryl]], [[Mira]], [[Riley]], [[Buck]], and [[Marley]])
* {{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|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]]
* {{g|X and Y}}: [[AZ]], [[Emma|Essentia]], and [[Malva]]{{tt|*|During the Looker post-game quest}}
* {{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}}, {{FB|Salon Maiden|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}}, Red
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[Hop]], [[Bede]]{{tt|*|Before becoming a Gym Leader}}, [[Marnie]]{{tt|*|Before Champion Cup rematches}}, [[Piers]]{{tt|*|During Champion Cup rematches}}, [[Leon]]{{tt|*|After losing his Championship title}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 ''"Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."''
* For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 ''"Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."''
* It is stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes {{tc|Twins}}, {{tc|Tuber}}, and {{tc|Preschooler}}. Some Preschoolers in the [[Battle Subway]] emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', {{an|Cilan}} mentions that young kids are allowed to have battles for fun.
* It is stated in the {{pkmn|anime}} that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes {{tc|Twins}}, {{tc|Tuber}}, and {{tc|Preschooler}}. Some Preschoolers in the [[Battle Subway]] emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', {{an|Cilan}} mentions that young kids are allowed to have battles for fun.
* In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games.
* In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games.
* In ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'', it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled Trainers that afterwards they come across as incompetent. It is also implied that this is the reason why most of the professional workplaces are almost entirely staffed by women.
* In ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'', it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled Trainers that afterwards they come across as incompetent. It is also implied that this is the reason why many professional workplaces are primarily staffed by women.
* [[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.
* 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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Trainer redirects here. For other uses, see Trainer (disambiguation).

A Pokémon Trainer (Japanese: ポケモントレーナー Pokémon Trainer) is a person who catches, trains, cares for, and battles with Pokémon. The majority of people within the known Pokémon world are Trainers.

Generation I artwork of Pokémon Trainers flying on their Pokémon

Pokémon Trainer is a broad term for any person who owns Pokémon, including Coordinators and Breeders. However, the term is more often used to refer to people on a journey to collect Gym Badges and enter the Pokémon League.

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's license. Now it's time to to become the world's greatest Pokémon trainer! (written on the back of the boxes of Pokémon Red and Blue)

In the core series games

 
Trainers from different classes, from left to right: a Rocket Grunt, a Lass, and a Bug Catcher

Many Trainers leave home, sometimes accompanied with a first partner Pokémon obtained from a Pokémon Professor, to travel around one or more regions, doing such things as gathering information for a Pokédex, perfecting their technique, collecting Gym Badges, 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 battle.

Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of classes: Youngsters tend to stay close to home, and Bug Catchers swarm about the Bug-filled forests; Hikers traverse mountains and caves, Fishermen are rarely far from water, and Ace Trainers aspire to compete in the Pokémon League. A Trainer's class may reflect their favorite type, the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even within each class, Trainers may vary greatly.

 
A Pokédex and set of Poké Balls for a beginning Trainer in Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Many towns have a Gym run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a Gym Leader. Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, they award the challenger a Badge. However, in the Pokémon anime, the Gym Leader may award the Trainer a Badge for other reasons, since the Badge is a symbol of the Trainer's skill. For example, Ash won several of his early Badges by refusing to take an unfair advantage or going out of his way to save a Gym, which proved himself as an exceptional Trainer outside of battle. In Alola, each of the four islands has a kahuna who may be challenged by traveling Trainers taking the island challenge after the completion of their island's trials.

Above the level of Gym Leaders and island kahunas are the Elite Four members and the Pokémon League Champion. There are also Trainers who serve as leaders for battle facilities not recognized by the Pokémon League, such as the Frontier Brains of the Battle Frontier and the Battle Chatelaines of the Battle Maison. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and should a Trainer defeat other Trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for them to be offered a place in these high ranks.

However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of villainous teams and poachers. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.

While the viability of Pokémon training as a lifestyle is never outright stated in most games, it is implied in Pokémon 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.

Historically, Pokémon Trainers used to be known as Pokémon Wielders (Japanese: ポケモンつかい Pokémon Users). In the games, Volo is the only one to have this Trainer class, but the term is also mentioned throughout Raifort's explanation about the treasures of ruin:

The Pokémon wielders apparently used sacred stakes to seal these treasures of ruin in shrines. There is a separate shrine for each of the four Pokémon, and eight stakes driven into the ground in the areas surrounding each shrine keep the power of ruin at bay.

As shown in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon wielders were known to tame wild Pokémon, rather than train them like Pokémon Trainers in the modern day.

Trainer class

Trainer classes are the types of 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 Psychic is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains Psychic-type Pokémon.

All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the Ace Trainer overworld sprite, which is shared with Dragon Tamers and Pokémon Rangers in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain Double Battles; for example a Crush Girl and a Black Belt can team up to form a Crush Kin; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a Multi Battle.

Starting from Generation III, the 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.

List of Trainer classes

Main article: Category:Trainer classes
Generation I
Trainer class
Beauty
Biker
Bird Keeper
Blackbelt
Bug Catcher
Burglar
Channeler
Cooltrainer
Cue Ball
Engineer
Fisherman
Gambler
Gentleman
Hiker
Jr. Trainer♂
Jr. Trainer♀
Juggler
Lass
PokéManiac
Psychic
Rocker
Rocket
Sailor
Scientist
Super Nerd
Swimmer
Tamer
Youngster
Unused Trainer classes
Chief
Introduced in Stadium (Japanese)
Chūbu A Representative
Chūbu B Representative
Chūgoku A Representative
Chūgoku B Representative
Hokkaidō Representative
Hokuriku Representative
Kansai Representative
Kantō A1 Representative
Kantō A2 Representative
Kantō B Representative
Kyūshū A Representative
Kyūshū B Representative
Shikoku Representative
Tōhoku A Representative
Tōhoku B Representative
Introduced in Stadium
Rival
Generation II
Trainer class
Boarder
Champion
Elite Four
Firebreather
Guitarist
Kimono Girl
Leader
Medium
Officer
PKMN Trainer
Pokéfan
Rocket Executive
Sage
Schoolboy
Skier
Teacher
Twins
Introduced in Crystal
Mysticalman
Generation III
Trainer class
Aqua Admin
Aqua Leader
Aroma Lady
Battle Girl
Bug Maniac
Collector
Dragon Tamer
Expert
Hex Maniac
Interviewer
Kindler
Lady
Magma Admin
Magma Leader
Ninja Boy
Old Couple
Parasol Lady
PKMN Breeder
PKMN Ranger
Rich Boy
Ruin Maniac
Sis and Bro
Sr. and Jr.
Team Aqua Grunt
Team Magma Grunt
Triathlete
Tuber
Winstrate
Young Couple
Introduced in Colosseum
Area Leader
Athlete
Bandana Guy
Bodybuilder
Chaser
Cipher
Cipher Admin
Cipher Head
Cipher Peon
Deep King
Fun Old Lady
Fun Old Man
Glasses Man
Guy
Hunter
Lady in Suit
Miror B.Peon
Mt.BtlMaster
Mystery Troop
Myth Trainer
News Caster
Pregymleader
Rider
Rogue
Roller Boy
Shady Guy
Snagem Head
St.Performer
Supertrainer
Team Snagem
VR Trainer
Worker
Introduced in FireRed and LeafGreen
Boss
Cool Couple
Crush Girl
Crush Kin
Painter
Introduced in Emerald
Arena Tycoon
Dome Ace
Factory Head
Palace Maven
Pike Queen
Pyramid King
Salon Maiden
Introduced in XD: Gale of Darkness
Casual Dude
Casual Guy
Cipher Cmdr
Curmudgeon
Grand Master
Kaminko Aide
Navigator
Robo Groudon
Thug
Wanderer
Generation IV
Trainer class
Artist
Belle & Pa
Cameraman
Clown
Commander
Cowgirl
Cyclist
Double Team
Galactic Grunt
Galactic Boss
Idol
Jogger
Poké Kid
Rancher
Reporter
Socialite
Veteran
Waiter
Waitress
Introduced in Battle Revolution
Beginning Trainer
Bug-Catching Man
Challenger
Close Siblings
Colosseum Leader
Colosseum Master
Cool Beauty
Cute Maniac
Electrifying Guy
Future Girl
Girl In Love
Hardheaded Girl
High-Tech Maniac
Hiking Club Member
Hiking Girl
Icy Guy
Joe's Groupie
Leader-in-Training
Little Queen
Lone Wolf
Mature Couple
May-December Couple
Muddy Boy
New Star
Ordinary Guy
Ordinary Lady
Passionate Man
Passionate Rider
Picnic Girl
Pikachu Fan
Poison Tongue Boy
Pokétopia Master
Sashay Fan Club
Sci-Fi Maniac
Shocking Girl
Sightseer
Steel Spirit
Stubborn Boy
Swimming Champ
Swimming Club Member
Three Brothers
Three Sisters
Tomboy
Traveling Guy
Traveling Lady
Twin Brothers
Twin Sisters
Youthful Couple
Introduced in Platinum
Arcade Star
Castle Valet
Hall Matron
Maid
Introduced in HeartGold and SoulSilver
Elder
Generation V
Trainer class
Backers
Backpacker
Baker
Clerk
Dancer
Depot Agent
Doctor
GAME FREAK
Harlequin
Hooligans
Hoopster
Infielder
Janitor
Linebacker
Motorcyclist
Musician
Nurse
Nursery Aide
Pilot
Preschooler
Smasher
Striker
Subway Boss
Team Plasma
Team Plasma Grunt
The Riches
Introduced in Black and White 2
Boss Trainer
Junior Representative
Master Representative
Senior Representative
World Champion
World Finalist
World Runner-up
Pokéstar Studios characters
A-list Actor
Actor
Actress
Big Star
Celebrity
Chic Actress
Child Star
Comedian
Fine Actor
Movie Star
New Actress
Star Actor
Suit Actor
Unique Star
Veteran Star
Generation VI
Trainer class
Ace Duo
Artist Family
Battle Chatelaine
Brains & Brawn
Butler
Chef
Driver
Fairy Tale Girl
Furisode Girl
Garçon
Gardener
Honeymooners
Lumiose Gang Member
Monsieur
Mysterious Sisters
Owner
Poké Fan Family
Pokémon Professor
Punk Couple
Punk Girl
Punk Guy
Rangers
Rising Star
Roller Skater
Schoolboy
Schoolgirl
Sky Trainer
Successor
Suspicious Child
Suspicious Lady
Suspicious Woman
Team Flare
Team Flare Admin
Team Flare Boss
Team Flare Grunt
Tourist
Battle Chateau ranks
Baron
Baroness
Countess
Duchess
Duke
Earl
Grand Duchess
Grand Duke
Marchioness
Marquis
Viscount
Viscountess
Unused Trainer classes
Ace Surfer
Introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Delinquent
Fare Prince
Free Diver
Lorekeeper
Proprietor
Rotation Girl
Scuba Diver
Secret Base Expert
Secret Base Trainer
Sootopolitan
Street Thug
Generation VII
Trainer class
Aether Branch Chief
Aether Foundation
Aether Foundation Employee
Aether President
Athletic Siblings
Battle Legend
Bellhop
Captain
Cook
Eevee User
Espeon User
Firefighter
Flareon User
Glaceon User
Golf Buddies
Golfer
Island Kahuna
Jolteon User
Karate Family
Leafeon User
Pokémon Center Lady
Principal
Pro Wrestler
Punk Pair
Rising Star Duo
Swimmer Girls
Swimmers
Sylveon User
Team Skull
Team Skull Admin
Team Skull Boss
Team Skull Grunt
Trial Guide
Umbreon User
Vaporeon User
Veteran Duo
Youth Athlete
Introduced in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Capoeira Couple
Dancing Family
Kantonian Gym
Master & Apprentice
Sparring Partners
Surfer
Team Aqua
Team Galactic
Team Magma
Team Rainbow Rocket
Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt
Tourist Couple
Ultra Forest Kartenvoy
Ultra Recon Squad
Introduced in Let's Go, Pikachu!
and Let's Go, Eevee!
Coach Trainer
Karate Master
Introduced in Masters EX
Masked Man
Masked Woman
Generation VIII
Trainer class
Cabbie
Café Master
Colleagues
Daring Couple
Gym Challenger
Gym Trainer
League Staff
Macro Cosmos's
Medical Team
Model
Music Crew
Postman
Team Yell Grunt
Introduced in The Isle of Armor
Dojo Master
Dojo Matron
Master Dojo Student
Introduced in Legends: Arceus
Bandit
Clan Leader
Galaxy Team’s
Ginkgo Guild Member
Pokémon Wielder
Security Corps’
Survey Corps’
Warden
Introduced in UNITE
Aeos Trainer
Generation IX
Trainer class
Courier
Director
Instructor
Student
Team Star
Team Star Grunt
Top Champion
AI
Paradise Protection Protocol
Introduced in The Teal Mask
Festival Boy
Festival Girl
Glitterati
Kitakami Ogre Clan
Photographer
Ruffian
Introduced in The Indigo Disk
BB League Champion
BB League Elite Four
Blueberry Academy Director
League Club
Introduced in Mochi Mayhem
Grandma
Grandpa

As a Trainer class

 
The Trainer class as it appears in-battle

In the games, Pokémon Trainer (rendered as "PKMN 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 rivals (except Blue and Silver, who are instead outright referred to as rivals), every opponent in link battles and the Pokémon World Tournament, special Trainers in the Battle Tree, and Bosses of the Battle Agency, as well as the following characters:

In the spin-off games

Play It! series

In the introduction of Pokémon Play It! and Pokémon Play It! Version 2, Julie says that she and the player character are Pokémon Trainers. However, they play the 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

 
Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Main article: Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)

There is a playable character called "Pokémon Trainer" in the game Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His appearance is based on Red's Generation III design, and he uses members of the evolutionary 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 Leaf.

Trophy information

 
Pokémon Trainer trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
 
Pokémon Trainer X&Y trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Two trophies appear in the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, one of the Brawl character and one of the player characters from Pokémon X and Y.

Pokémon Trainer

NA: Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!

PAL: Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.

Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) (NA)/Trainers (PAL)

NA: We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a 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... No, wait—no spoilers!

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.

Pokémon Shuffle

In Pokémon Shuffle, Mega Evolved Pokémon (which appear as bosses in main stages and Competitive Stages) 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.

Trivia

  • For Gettin' Twiggy With It!, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this senryū about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 "Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."
  • It is stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes Twins, Tuber, and Preschooler. Some Preschoolers in the Battle Subway emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode Battling the Bully!, Cilan mentions that young kids are allowed to have battles for fun.
  • In Generation I and Generation II, the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games.
  • In Pocket Monsters: The Animation, it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled Trainers that afterwards they come across as incompetent. It is also implied that this is the reason why many professional workplaces are primarily staffed by women.
  • Pokémon X and Y introduced the most new Trainer classes of any core series game, with 47.
  • Pokémon Crystal and HeartGold and SoulSilver introduced the fewest new Trainer classes of any core series games, with one each.
  • The only Trainer classes to appear in every main line game are the Black Belt, Hiker, and Youngster.

In other languages

Language Title
  Arabic مدرب بوكيمون
  Bulgarian Треньор на покемони Tren'or na Pokémoni
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢訓練家 Pokémon Fanlihngā *
寵物小精靈訓練員 Chúngmaht-síujīnglìhng Fanlihnyùhn *
小精靈訓練員 Síujīnglìhng Fanlihnyùhn *
精靈訓練員 Jīnglìhng Fanlihnyùhn *
寵物小精靈訓練者 Chúngmaht-síujīnglìhng Fanlihnjé *
Mandarin 寶可夢訓練家 / 宝可梦训练家 Pokémon Xùnliànjiā *
宝可梦训练师 Pokémon Xùnliànshī *
神奇寶貝訓練家 Shénqí-baǒbeì Xùnliànjiā *
神奇寶貝訓練師 / 神奇宝贝训练师 Shénqí-baǒbeì Xùnliànshī *
神奇寶貝飼主 Shénqí-bǎobèi Sìzhǔ *
宠物小精灵训练师 Chǒngwù-xiǎojīnglíng Xùnliànshī *
宠物精灵教练 Chǒngwù-jīnglíng Jiàoliàn *
  Croatian Trener Pokémona
Pokémon Trener
  Czech Trenér Pokémonů
  Danish Pokémon-træner
  Dutch Pokémon-trainer
  Finnish Pokémon-kouluttaja
Pokémon-valmentaja*
  French Dresseur de Pokémon
  German Pokémon-Trainer
  Greek Εκπαιδευτής Πόκεμον Ekpaideftís Pókemon
  Hebrew מאמן פוקימון Meamen Pokémon ()
מאמנת פוקימון Meamenet Pokémon ()
  Hindi पोकेमोन ट्रेनर Pokémon Trainer
  Hungarian Pokémon Edző
Pokémon-tréner
  Icelandic Pokémon-þjálfari
Pokémon-temjari*
  Indonesian Pelatih Pokémon
Trainer Pokémon
  Italian Allenatore di Pokémon ()
Allenatrice di Pokémon ()
  Korean 포켓몬 트레이너 Pocketmon Trainer
  Malaysian Pelatih Pokémon
  Norwegian Pokémon-trener
  Polish Trener Pokémonów ()
Trenerka Pokémonów ()
  Portuguese Treinador Pokémon ()
Treinadora Pokémon ()
  Romanian Antrenor Pokémon
  Russian Тренер Покемонов Trener Pokémonov
  Serbian Trener Pokémona
  Spanish Entrenador Pokémon ()
Entrenadora Pokémon ()
  Swedish Pokémon-tränare
  Tamil போகிமொன் ட்ரைநர் Pokémon Trainer
  Telugu పోకెమోన్ ట్రైనర్ Pokémon Trainer
  Thai โปเกมอนเทรนเนอร์ Pokémon Trainer
  Turkish Pokémon Eğitmeni
  Vietnamese Người huấn luyện Pokémon

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
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon

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
Galar ArtistBackpackerBeautyBlack BeltCabbieCafé MasterCameramanChampionColleaguesCookDancerDaring Couple
DoctorFisherGAME FREAK'sGym ChallengerGym LeaderGym TrainerGentlemanHikerInterviewersLassLeague Staff
Macro Cosmos'sMadameMedical TeamModelMusic CrewMusicianOffice WorkerPoké KidPokémon Breeder
Pokémon TrainerPolice OfficerPostmanRail StaffReporterSchoolboySchoolgirlSwimmerTeam Yell GruntWorkerYoungster
Expansion Pass only:
Dojo MasterDojo MatronMaster Dojo Student
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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