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:''For the Japanese opening theme, see [[The Rivals]].'' | :''For the Japanese opening theme, see [[The Rivals]].'' | ||
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[[File: | [[File:Masters Rival Challenge.png|thumb|230px|Core series rivals that could be battled in the {{DL|special event|Rival Challenge}} event in {{g|Masters EX}}]] | ||
A '''rival''' (Japanese: '''ライバル''' ''rival'') is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon games]] that is well known to the {{player|protagonist}} and has similar skills, goals, and achievements. Rival characters appear frequently during the protagonist's quest, having a role in several of the games' events and often challenges them in {{pkmn|battle}}s. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of said character. '''[[Friend]]ly rival'''<ref name="Trace"/><ref name="Hau"/> is a common term used to refer to certain rival characters who are non-antagonistic towards the player. | A '''rival''' (Japanese: '''ライバル''' ''rival'') is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon games]] that is well known to the {{player|protagonist}} and has similar skills, goals, and achievements. Rival characters appear frequently during the protagonist's quest, having a role in several of the games' events and often challenges them in {{pkmn|battle}}s. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of said character. '''[[Friend]]ly rival'''<ref name="Trace"/><ref name="Hau"/> is a common term used to refer to certain rival characters who are non-antagonistic towards the player. | ||