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:''For the character in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] referred to as "Pokémon Trainer," see [[Red (game)]].''
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:''"Trainer" redirects here. For the type of [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] card, see {{TCG|Trainer card}}.''
'''Trainer classes''' are the types of [[Pokémon Trainer]]s one can battle in all [[main 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 {{OBP|Psychic|Trainer class}} is a young adult with telekinetic powers who train {{type2|Psychic}} 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 Tamer]]s and [[Pokémon Ranger (Trainer class)|Pokémon Ranger]]s. 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 [[Crush Girl]] and a {{OBP|Black Belt|Trainer class}} can team up to form a [[Crush Kin]]; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a [[Tag battle]].
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[[Image:Pokemon trainers.jpg|thumb|Pokémon Trainers ''(clockwise, starting at upper-left)'': a [[Team Aqua]] grunt, {{ga|Blue}}, a [[Team Magma]] grunt, {{ga|May}} and {{ga|Brendan}}.]]
A '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a person who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for and {{pkmn|battle}}s with Pokémon. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are Trainers.


==Background==
==Generation I==
Many Trainers leave home at about the age of ten, sometimes accompanied with a [[starter Pokémon]] obtained from a [[Pokémon professor]], such as {{prof|Oak}}. Many will travel around one or more [[region]]s, doing such things as gathering information for a [[Pokédex]], perfecting their technique, collecting [[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 battle.
* [[Beauty]]
[[Image:SugimoriTrainers.png|thumb|left|Trainers from different classes: A [[Team Rocket grunts|Grunt]], a [[Lass]], and a [[Bug Catcher]]]]
* [[Biker]]
Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of [[Trainer class|classes]]: [[Youngster]]s tend to stay close to home, and [[Bug Catcher]]s swarm about the {{t|Bug}}-filled forests; [[Hiker]]s traverse mountains and [[caves]], and [[Ace Trainer]]s aspire to compete in the [[Pokémon League]]. A Trainer's class may reflect their Pokémon of choice, the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even among their classes, Trainers may vary greatly. 
* [[Bird Keeper]]
* {{OBP|Black Belt|Trainer class|Blackbelt}}
* [[Giovanni|Boss]]**
* [[Bug Catcher]]
* [[Burglar]]
* [[Champion]]*
* [[Channeler]]
* [[Ace Trainer|Cooltrainer]]
* [[Cue Ball]]
* [[Elite Four]]*
* [[Engineer]]
* [[Fisherman]]
* [[Gamer|Gambler]]
* [[Gentleman]]
* [[Hiker]]
* [[Camper|Jr. Trainer♂]]
* [[Picnicker|Jr. Trainer♀]]
* [[Juggler]]
* [[Lass]]
* [[Leader]]*
* [[PokéManiac]]
* [[Pokémon Trainer]]
* {{OBP|Psychic|Trainer class}}
* [[Rival]]**
* [[Rocker]]
* [[Team Rocket grunts|Rocket]]
* [[Sailor]]
* [[Scientist]]
* [[Super Nerd]]
* [[Swimmer]]
* [[Tamer]]
* [[Youngster]]


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 Pokémon League [[badge]]. However, 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 Ketchum]] 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.
===Beta Trainer Classes===
* [[Chief]]
* [[Professor Oak|Pokémon Prof.]]


Above the level of Gym Leaders are the [[Elite Four]] Trainers and {{pkmn|champion|Pokémon League champions}}. There are also a special class of Trainers known as the [[Frontier Brain]]s, but they are unique to {{game|Emerald}}, {{game|Platinum}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and part of a privately owned institution known as the [[Battle Frontier]], and so may not be recognized by the League. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and can only be challenged if a Trainer has met requirements such as winning eight badges. 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.
(* Trainer class unnamed until Generation II)
(** Trainer class unnamed until Generation III)


==Generation II==
===Gold/Silver===
* [[Boarder]]
* [[Camper]]
* [[Firebreather]]
* [[Guitarist]]
* [[Kimono Girl]]
* [[Medium]]
* [[Officer]]
* [[Picnicker]]
* [[PokéFan]]
* [[Rocket Executive]]
* [[Team Rocket grunts|Rocket Grunt]]
* [[Sage]]
* [[School Kid|Schoolboy]]
* [[Skier]]
* [[Swimmer|Swimmer♀]]
* [[Teacher]]
* [[Twins]]


===Crystal===
* [[Eusine|Mysticalman]]


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. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.
==Generation III==
===Ruby/Sapphire===
* [[Aqua Admin]]
* [[Archie|Aqua Leader]]
* [[Aroma Lady]]
* [[Battle Girl]]
* [[Bug Maniac]]
* [[Collector]]
* [[Dragon Tamer]]
* [[Expert]]
* [[Hex Maniac]]
* [[Interviewers|Interviewer]]
* [[Kindler]]
* [[Lady]]
* [[Magma Admin]]
* [[Maxie|Magma Leader]]
* [[Ninja Boy]]
* [[Old Couple]]
* [[Parasol Lady]]
* {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Trainer class}}
* [[Pokémon Breeder]]
* [[Rich Boy]]
* [[Ruin Maniac]]
* [[Sis and Bro]]
* [[Sr. and Jr.]]
* [[Team Aqua Grunt]]
* [[Team Magma Grunt]]
* [[Triathlete]]
* [[Tuber]]
* [[Winstrate family|Winstrate]]
* [[Young Couple]]


== Super Smash Bros. Brawl ==
===FireRed/LeafGreen===
{{main|Red (game)#In the Super Smash Bros. series|Red}}
* [[Cool Couple]]
There is a {{player|playable character}} called "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|me}}{{p|Ivysaur|mb}}{{p|Charizard|ers}} of the [[evolution]] families of the [[Kanto]] {{pkmn2|starter}}s to battle against the others.
* [[Crush Girl]]
* [[Crush Kin]]
* [[Painter]]
* [[Rocket Executive|Team Rocket Admin]]
* [[Team Rocket grunts|Team Rocket Grunt]]


==Trivia==
===Emerald===
* For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about the Pokémon Trainer. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: さあ10さい　ぼくもわたしも　トレーナー ''Sā jussai, boku mo watashi mo torēnā.'' "Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Arena Tycoon]]
* Even though it's stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10, there are many Trainers that are obviously below the minimum age, such as the [[Twins|Twins Trainer class]] and the [[Tuber|Tuber Trainer class]].
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Dome Ace]]
*In Generation I, opponent Trainers' AI would ''always'' choose a move whose type is [[super effective]] against the player's Pokémon, even if the move itself does no damage (using Mist, for example, on a Dragon-type), until that move's PP ran out.
* [[Factory Head]]
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Palace Maven]]
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Pike Queen]]
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Pyramid King]]
* [[Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden]]


===In other languages===
===Colosseum/XD===
*Chinese (Cantonese): 寵物小精靈訓練員 (''Chungmatsiujingling Fanlinyuen'')
* [[Area Leader]]
*Chinese (Mandarin): 神奇寶貝訓練家 (''Shénqíbaǒbeì Xùnliànjiā'')
* [[Athlete]]
*French: ''Dresseur Pokémon''
* [[Bandana Guy]]
*German: ''Pokémon-Trainer''
* [[Bodybuilder]]
*Italian: ''Allenatore di Pokémon''
* [[Casual Dude]]
*Korean: 포켓몬 트레이너 (''Pocketmon Trainer'')
* [[Casual Guy]]
*Polish: ''Trener Pokémonów''
* [[Chaser]]
*Portuguese: ''Treinador Pokémon''
* [[Nascour|Cipher]]
*Spanish: ''Entrenador Pokémon''
* [[Cipher Admin]]
* [[Exol|Cipher Cmdr]]
* [[Mayor Es Cade|Cipher Head]]
* [[Cipher Peon]]
* [[Curmudgeon]]
* [[Agnol|Deep King]]
* [[Fun Old Lady]]
* [[Fun Old Man]]
* [[Glasses Man]]
* [[Greevil|Grand Master]]
* {{OBP|Guy|Trainer class}}
* [[Hunter]]
* [[Chobin|Kaminko Aide]]
* [[Lady in Suit]]
* [[Matron]]
* [[Miror B.Peon]]
* [[Mt.BtlMaster]]
* [[Mystery Troop]]
* [[Myth Trainer]]
* [[Navigator]]
* [[Newscaster]]
* [[Justy|Pregymleader]]
* [[Rider]]
* [[Robo Groudon]]
* [[Cail|Rogue]]
* [[Roller Boy]]
* [[Shady Guy]]
* [[Naps|Spy]]
* [[St.Performer]]
* [[Supertrainer]]
* {{OBP|Team Snagem|Trainer class}}
* [[Gonzap|Snagem Head]]
* [[Zook|Thug]]
* [[VR Trainer]]
* [[Miror B.#In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Wanderer]]
* [[Worker]]
 
==Generation IV==
===Diamond/Pearl===
* [[Artist]]
* [[Belle & Pa]]
* [[Cameraman]]
* [[Clown]]
* [[Commander]]
* [[Cowgirl]]
* [[Cyclist]]
* {{OBP|Double Team|Trainer class}}
* [[Galactic Grunt]]
* [[Cyrus|Galactic Boss]]
* [[Idol]]
* [[Jogger]]
* [[Poké Kid]]
* [[Rancher]]
* [[Reporter]]
* [[Socialite]]
* [[Veteran]]
* [[Waiter]]
* [[Waitress]]
* [[Worker]]
 
===Pokémon Battle Revolution===
* [[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 Groupie]]
* [[Leader-in-Training]]
* [[Little Queen]]
* [[Lone Wolf]]
* [[Mature Couple]]
* [[May-December Couple]]
* [[Muddy Boy]]
* [[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]]
 
===Platinum===
*[[Maid]]
*[[Arcade Star Dahlia|Arcade Star]]
*[[Castle Valet Darach and Caitlin|Castle Valet]]
*[[Hall Matron Argenta|Hall Matron]]
 
===HeartGold and SoulSilver===
*[[Elder]]


==See also==
* [[Trainer class]]


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