Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.): Difference between revisions

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|caption=Male Pokémon Trainer in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''<br>[[File:Female Trainer SSBU.png|250px]]<br>Female Pokémon Trainer in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''

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|javagame=[[Tomoe Hanba]] <small>(male)</small><br>[[Wakana Minami|Wakana Kingyo]] <small>(female)</small>

|envagame=[[Michele Knotz]] <small>(''Brawl'')</small><br>[[Billy Bob Thompson]]<ref>https://twitter.com/BillyBobThomps/status/1072186616465252357</ref> <small>(''Ultimate''; male)</small><br>[[Kate Bristol]]<ref>https://twitter.com/Katelove/status/1071063688361246725</ref> <small>(Ultimate; female)</small>

The '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a playable character in the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros'' series]], specifically ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', and is a trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]''. They are a generic, unnamed representation of the [[player character]]s in the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], based on the protagonists of ''{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}''.

==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==

 

Unlike the other fighters, Pokémon Trainer doesn't actually fight his opponents himself. Instead, he sends out his [[party|Pokémon team]], consisting of {{SSB|Squirtle}}, {{SSB|Ivysaur}}, and {{SSB|Charizard}}, to fight on his behalf, each with its own set of moves, strengths, and weaknesses. The Trainer is able to switch between the three Pokémon using the Down-Special move, Pokémon Change, which each Pokémon has access to. If a Pokémon fights for too long, it will gradually weaken. The Pokémon Trainer's [[Final Smash]], {{DL|Final Smash|Triple Finish}}, is performed by all three Pokémon at once.

A {{sbw|type effectiveness|simplified form}} of {{DL|Type|type effectiveness}} is implemented for each of the three Pokémon: Squirtle is weak to Grass and resists Fire, Ivysaur is weak to Fire and resists Water, and Charizard is weak to Water and resists Grass. A resisted attack does 0.9× knockback, while a super-effective attack does 1.1× knockback. No characters aside from another Pokémon Trainer (or a Kirby having copied one) have access to damaging Grass- and Water-type attacks (Mario's F.L.U.D.D. not counting), but several characters have KO-capable Fire-type attacks, which overall gives Squirtle more survivability and cuts Ivysaur's noticeably. It also heavily affects matches where one Pokémon Trainer faces another, as each player will try to switch to gain the advantage.

 

'''{{sbw|Pokémon Change}}''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンチェンジ''' ''Pokémon Change'') is {{ga|Red|Pokémon Trainer}}'s down special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Unlike other special moves being exclusive to one [[Pokémon]] (for instance, {{m|Flamethrower}} only being available to {{p|Charizard}}), Pokémon Change is universal between Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard (as is Triple Finish).

When sent out, each Pokémon is initially granted 100 points of energy called ''stamina''. 0.5 points of stamina is deducted for every second a Pokémon is in battle, thus allowing for a maximum of approximately 3 minutes and 20 second of normal performance. Executing an attack also drains 0.5 stamina points. When a Pokémon's stamina reaches 40, their stance will change to signal oncoming fatigue. Once stamina reaches 0, the Pokémon's attacks drop in effectiveness to 0.7× damage. When any Pokémon is knocked out, the stamina of all three is increased by 30%. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', stamina no longer exists, allowing the use of just one Pokémon without penalty.

Pokémon Change mimics {{pkmn|anime}}/{{pkmn|manga}}-style battling by [[Recall|switching out]] to the next available Pokémon to let the previously used one rest; while not in battle, each Pokémon will regenerate 0.8 points of stamina per second (until restored to 100).

While switching out, the user is temporarily immune to any on-screen attacks. This makes it an effective method for avoiding certain Final Smashes if timed correctly. Damage percentage is shared by all three Pokémon, so changing Pokémon will not affect damage at all.  

In ''Brawl'', effects such as increased or decreased size held by the previous Pokémon will ''not'' be carried over during Pokémon Change ([[Final Smash]] wielding being one exception). Pokémon Change cannot be activated in midair. Both of these are no longer the case in Ultimate.

 

===Subspace Emissary===

The Pokémon Trainer is first encountered by {{wb|Lucas}} in the Ruined Zoo. For most of the game, the two are paired together. Pokémon Trainer's mission is to capture Charizard and Ivysaur while Lucas's is to save {{wb|Ness}}. On their way to {{sbw|the Ruins}}, the two are ambushed by {{smw|Wario}}, who is eventually defeated by the two. Later in {{sbw|The Ruined Hall}}, they are attacked by {{sbw|Galleom}}. Once defeated, it sets off a time bomb. Lucas saves the Pokémon Trainer, and they are then both saved by {{wk|Meta Knight}} who carries them away from the explosion, which sucks up Wario's trophy into Subspace. From then on, the two join Meta Knight, {{few|Marth}}, and {{few|Ike}} on their quest to take down the {{sbw|Subspace Army}}.

 

===Pokémon===

|epname=''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''

|desc=Squirtle is a fast, lightweight fighter and uses various attacks using its shell and jets of water. It can use {{m|Waterfall}} to dash upward on a wave of water to recover from falls, {{m|Withdraw}} to retreat into its shell and propel itself forward while shooting water out; which makes up for its below-average dash speed. It also uses {{m|Water Gun}} to push enemies backward with a chargeable stream of water, but does no damage at all (unless fired without charging it up, though it also shortens the range). Because of its lightweight build, it excels in aerial combat and is hard to combo, but is easy to knock around and KO. Squirtle is also the shortest-ranged of the 3 Pokémon and needs to be in close range to deal damage, due to its small size and poor reach. It uses {{m|Hydro Pump}} in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, {{DL|Final Smash|Triple Finish}}.

|epname=''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''

|desc=In many ways, Ivysaur is the balance between the heavyweight, hard-hitting {{p|Charizard}} and the lightweight, agile {{p|Squirtle}}. Despite this, it lacks the heavy-hitting moves of Charizard and the fast attack rate of Squirtle. It is very good at racking up damage percentages with its attacks, but has a very hard time KOing its opponent since its strongest finishing moves are too slow to pose a threat. Ivysaur especially suffers in aerial combat and recovery. Despite these flaws, Ivysaur can be used to irritate its foes and rack up damage with its attacks (especially Bullet Seed). Its throws are decent, as its forward and down throws can leave the opponent vulnerable to combos. It uses mostly [[physical]] {{type|Grass}} attacks, such as {{m|Bullet Seed}}, a rapidly upward-hitting move, and {{m|Vine Whip}}, a tether recovery move that shoots vines out to latch onto edges of a stage and pull Ivysaur up. Like all tether recoveries, however, Vine Whip can be {{tt|edgehogged|when a player occupies the ledge, preventing a recovering player from using it}}, sending Ivysaur to its doom. It also uses the projectile attack {{m|Razor Leaf}}. It uses {{m|Solar Beam}} in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, {{DL|Final Smash|Triple Finish}}.

|epname=''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''

|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki

|vaen=Shin-ichiro Miki

|desc=Charizard is the Pokémon Trainer's powerhouse, boasting heavy-hitting moves, above-average dash speed (slightly faster than Pikachu), and long-range attacks. Charizard's drawbacks include large weight, subpar aerial game, and slow walking speed. Its varied arsenal of attacks includes {{m|Rock Smash}}, a powerful frontal attack, and {{m|Fly}}, a recovery move that sends Charizard skyward and allows it to glide. It can also use Flamethrower to attack from a short distance, but its power decreases over time. It uses {{m|Fire Blast}} in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, {{DL|Final Smash|Triple Finish}}.

{{SmashMoves|type=Fire|type2=Flying|game=Brawl|Spe=Flamethrower|SpeM=yes|SpeS={{m|Rock Smash}}|SpeU=Fly|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Pokémon Change|FS=Triple Finish|FS2=Fire Blast}}

===Trophy information===

[[File:Triple Finish.png|250px|thumb|Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash]]

=====Pokémon Trainer=====

''"A person who {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|raises Pokémon}} and [[Pokémon training|trains]] them as [[Party|partners]] in battle. In battle, a Trainer gives [[Move|orders]] to the Pokémon and uses [[item]]s. It's not an exaggeration to say {{pkmn|battle}}s can be won or lost on a Trainer's single strategic move. Trainers pour their [[Friendship|hearts]] into their Pokémon and share anger, sadness, and joy as they adventure in hopes of becoming [[Pokémon Master]]s."''

=====Triple Finish=====

''"The Final Smash of the Pokémon Trainer. Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard join forces to simultaneously use {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|SolarBeam}}, and {{m|Fire Blast}}. This is the only time all three of them appear on the screen together, so this move boasts the strength of three in one. A window will appear on the screen saying "It's [[super effective]]!" when the attack hits."''

=====Squirtle=====

''"A Tiny Turtle Pokémon. In times of danger, it pulls its arms and legs inside its shell to protect itself from enemy attacks. When it conceals its neck, it also shoots a powerful stream of water from its mouth. Its shell not only protects its body, it also reduces water friction when it's in the water. When it levels up, it evolves into {{p|Wartortle}}."''

=====Ivysaur=====

''"A Seed Pokémon that is the evolved form of {{p|Bulbasaur}}. It has a flower bulb on its back, the weight of which has made it develop strong legs and hips. If the blossom gets too big, the Pokémon can't stand on two legs alone. At a certain level, it evolves into {{p|Venusaur}}. When this happens, the bulb absorbs nutrients and blossoms into a large-petaled flower."''

=====Charizard=====

====Trophy information====

[[File:Pokémon_Trainer_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Pokémon Trainer trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]

| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]''

* The Pokémon Trainer is a [[cross-canon counterpart]] of {{ga|Red}}, specifically based on his appearance in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and, as of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', {{ga|Leaf}}, also from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} (as part of the Pokémon Trainer's palette swaps). They represent the concept of the [[player character]] across the [[core series]] games, eschewing their appearances as [[Non-player character|NPCs]]; as such, they are unnamed (similarly to {{sbw|Villager}} and {{sbw|Hero}}), and are not given any canon backstory details associated with Red and Leaf as characters.

** Multiple palette swaps in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' feature alternate colors based on other {{Player|protagonists}} as well; namely {{ga|Ethan}}, {{ga|May}}, {{ga|Lucas}}, {{ga|Hilda}}, {{ga|Calem}}, and {{ga|Selene}}.

* Squirtle is tied with {{sbw|Olimar (SSBB)|Olimar}} as the smallest playable character in Brawl.

* There are unused animations of the Pokémon Trainer jumping and landing within the game code of ''Brawl''. These would have probably used in the Subspace Emissary.

 

 

[[ja:ポケモントレーナー (大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ)]]