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→Core series: Carmine and Kiernan don't appear until THToAZ.
(→Core series: "AZ" as an abbreviation for the SV DLC is a really bad idea, because the next Gen 9 game is also abbreviated "AZ".) |
(→Core series: Carmine and Kiernan don't appear until THToAZ.) |
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| colspan="2" style="background:#D1D1E6" |'''SVTHToAZ''' | |||
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| style="background: #{{scarlet color light}}; width:84px" | [[File:Scarlet Violet Nemona.png|x100px]] | | style="background: #{{scarlet color light}}; width:84px" |[[File:Scarlet Violet Nemona.png|x100px]] | ||
| style="background: #{{Indigo Disk color light}}; width:84px" | [[File:Scarlet Violet Carmine.png|x100px]] | | style="background: #{{Indigo Disk color light}}; width:84px" |[[File:Scarlet Violet Carmine.png|x100px]] | ||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}| {{color2|000|Nemona}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" |{{color2|000|Nemona}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Carmine}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6" |{{color2|000|Carmine}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybr|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Kieran}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybr|15px}}" |{{color2|000|Kieran}} | ||
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===Spin-off games=== | ===Spin-off games=== | ||
====Pokémon Card GB series==== | ====Pokémon Card GB series ==== | ||
In the Card GB series, {{TCG GB|Ronald}} does not use actual Pokémon themselves, but cards instead. | In the Card GB series, {{TCG GB|Ronald}} does not use actual Pokémon themselves, but cards instead. | ||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytop|15px}}" | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|TCG}}{{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|TCG2}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytop|15px}}" |{{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|TCG}}{{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|TCG2}} | ||
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| style="background: #{{Tcg Goods color light}}; width:84px;" | [[File:Ronald.png|x100px]] | | style="background: #{{Tcg Goods color light}}; width:84px;" |[[File:Ronald.png|x100px]] | ||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Ronald (TCG GB)|Ronald}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Ronald (TCG GB)|Ronald}} | ||
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| colspan=3 style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytop|15px}}" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}} | | colspan="3" style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytop|15px}}" |{{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}} | ||
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| style="background: #{{rock color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Paulo.png|x100px]] | | style="background: #{{rock color}}; width:84px" |[[File:Spr Masters Paulo.png|x100px]] | ||
| style="background: #{{psychic color}}; width:84px" | [[File:Spr Masters Lear.png|x100px]] | | style="background: #{{psychic color}}; width:84px" |[[File:Spr Masters Lear.png|x100px]] | ||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Paulo}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" |{{color2|000|Paulo}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Lear}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6" |{{color2|000|Lear}} | ||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Keith (Ranger)|Keith}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybottom|15px}}" |{{color2|000|Keith (Ranger)|Keith}} | ||
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Additionally, other characters have served as rivals to Ash or other main characters, having similar goals and helping the heroes at some points against villainous teams. | Additionally, other characters have served as rivals to Ash or other main characters, having similar goals and helping the heroes at some points against villainous teams. | ||
* {{ga|Blue}} was given a [[cross-canon counterpart]] with [[Gary Oak]], who debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. | *{{ga|Blue}} was given a [[cross-canon counterpart]] with [[Gary Oak]], who debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. | ||
* {{ga|Silver}} appeared briefly in the [[A New Oath|opening]] of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', which showed some events of {{jo|Jimmy}}'s journey. | *{{ga|Silver}} appeared briefly in the [[A New Oath|opening]] of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', which showed some events of {{jo|Jimmy}}'s journey. | ||
* {{an|Barry}} debuted in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'' and became one of Ash's rivals, as well as an occasional {{ashfr|traveling companion}}. | *{{an|Barry}} debuted in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'' and became one of Ash's rivals, as well as an occasional {{ashfr|traveling companion}}. | ||
* {{an|Bianca}} debuted in ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', where she is a friendly rival of Ash and an occasional {{ashfr|traveling companion}}. | * {{an|Bianca}} debuted in ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', where she is a friendly rival of Ash and an occasional {{ashfr|traveling companion}}. | ||
* {{an|N}} debuted in ''[[BW109|New Places...Familiar Faces!]]''. | *{{an|N}} debuted in ''[[BW109|New Places...Familiar Faces!]]''. | ||
* [[Cheren]]'s only appearance was in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]'' as the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Aspertia City]]. | *[[Cheren]]'s only appearance was in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]'' as the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Aspertia City]]. | ||
* {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}} debuted in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]''. | *{{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}} debuted in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]''. | ||
* {{an|Gladion}}'s first proper appearance was in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''. | *{{an|Gladion}}'s first proper appearance was in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''. | ||
* [[Hau]] debuted in ''[[SM097|No Stone Unturned!]]'' and would go on to serve as a minor rival for Ash. | *[[Hau]] debuted in ''[[SM097|No Stone Unturned!]]'' and would go on to serve as a minor rival for Ash. | ||
* [[Marnie]] debuted in ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'' as a participant in the [[World Coronation Series]]. | *[[Marnie]] debuted in ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'' as a participant in the [[World Coronation Series]]. | ||
* [[Hop]] debuted in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', when he challenged Ash to a battle before the start of the [[Masters Eight Tournament]]. | *[[Hop]] debuted in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', when he challenged Ash to a battle before the start of the [[Masters Eight Tournament]]. | ||
* [[Nemona]] debuted in ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]'', and quickly befriended [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] in spite of her competitive nature. | *[[Nemona]] debuted in ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]'', and quickly befriended [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] in spite of her competitive nature. | ||
====Ash's rivals==== | ====Ash's rivals ==== | ||
[[File:Ash and Paul.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Paul, his main ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' rival]] | [[File:Ash and Paul.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Paul, his main ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' rival]] | ||
* {{Gary}} was {{Ash}}'s main rival in the [[original series]]. They were close when they were younger, but their friendship ended when they argued over an old {{i|Poké Ball}} and broke it. Eventually, Gary gained some respect for Ash, and after losing to him in the [[Silver Conference]], they became friends again altogether. | *{{Gary}} was {{Ash}}'s main rival in the [[original series]]. They were close when they were younger, but their friendship ended when they argued over an old {{i|Poké Ball}} and broke it. Eventually, Gary gained some respect for Ash, and after losing to him in the [[Silver Conference]], they became friends again altogether. | ||
[[File:Leon and Ash.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Leon, his main ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' rival]] | [[File:Leon and Ash.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Leon, his main ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' rival]] | ||
* [[Paul]] was Ash's main rival in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. When they met, Paul despised Ash due to his approach to [[Pokémon training]] and [[friendship]], constantly insulting him every time they crossed paths. However, like Gary, he eventually grew to respect Ash after losing to him in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. | *[[Paul]] was Ash's main rival in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. When they met, Paul despised Ash due to his approach to [[Pokémon training]] and [[friendship]], constantly insulting him every time they crossed paths. However, like Gary, he eventually grew to respect Ash after losing to him in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. | ||
** {{an|Barry}} was Ash's secondary Sinnoh rival. Unlike Ash's other major rivals, the two have a friendly rivalry, though Barry would frequently comment that he believed he was much stronger than Ash would ever be. | **{{an|Barry}} was Ash's secondary Sinnoh rival. Unlike Ash's other major rivals, the two have a friendly rivalry, though Barry would frequently comment that he believed he was much stronger than Ash would ever be. | ||
** Ash's minor rivals include [[Nando]] and [[Conway]] who, while they battled Ash more than once across an entire saga, have a smaller role than the other rivals. | **Ash's minor rivals include [[Nando]] and [[Conway]] who, while they battled Ash more than once across an entire saga, have a smaller role than the other rivals. | ||
* [[Trip]] was Ash's main rival in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. The rivalry formed when Trip found out that Ash was from Kanto, a region of which Trip thinks very little. Trip believed Ash to be a redneck from the boonies who needed to go back to the basics of Pokémon, causing a heated rivalry. However, they were shown to respect each other to some extent in various episodes. Like with Gary and Paul, the two settled their differences when Ash beat Trip at the [[Vertress Conference]]. | *[[Trip]] was Ash's main rival in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. The rivalry formed when Trip found out that Ash was from Kanto, a region of which Trip thinks very little. Trip believed Ash to be a redneck from the boonies who needed to go back to the basics of Pokémon, causing a heated rivalry. However, they were shown to respect each other to some extent in various episodes. Like with Gary and Paul, the two settled their differences when Ash beat Trip at the [[Vertress Conference]]. | ||
* {{an|Tierno}} was Ash's primary rival for the first part of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', with {{an|Trevor}} serving as a minor secondary rival. During the second part of his Kalos journey, however, Ash struck up more serious rivalries with [[Alain]] and [[Sawyer]]. Alain wished to test the unique power of Ash and his {{AP|Greninja}}, while Sawyer looked up to Ash and made it his goal to surpass him. | *{{an|Tierno}} was Ash's primary rival for the first part of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', with {{an|Trevor}} serving as a minor secondary rival. During the second part of his Kalos journey, however, Ash struck up more serious rivalries with [[Alain]] and [[Sawyer]]. Alain wished to test the unique power of Ash and his {{AP|Greninja}}, while Sawyer looked up to Ash and made it his goal to surpass him. | ||
* {{an|Gladion}} was Ash's main rival in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. Ash and Gladion's rivalry was mutually respectful from the start, with Gladion recognizing Ash's strength almost immediately. Gladion eventually became more dedicated to surpassing Ash after witnessing his and his Pikachu's aptitude for [[Z-Move]]s, leading him to undertake the [[island challenge]]. Though Gladion is much calmer than Ash, he and Ash both share a deep, internal passion for intense battling. | *{{an|Gladion}} was Ash's main rival in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. Ash and Gladion's rivalry was mutually respectful from the start, with Gladion recognizing Ash's strength almost immediately. Gladion eventually became more dedicated to surpassing Ash after witnessing his and his Pikachu's aptitude for [[Z-Move]]s, leading him to undertake the [[island challenge]]. Though Gladion is much calmer than Ash, he and Ash both share a deep, internal passion for intense battling. | ||
* {{an|Leon}} was Ash's main rival in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. Defeating Leon in the [[World Coronation Series]] served as Ash's primary goal throughout the [[series]], with Leon in turn anticipating Ash's challenge and paying attention to his growth as a Trainer. | *{{an|Leon}} was Ash's main rival in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. Defeating Leon in the [[World Coronation Series]] served as Ash's primary goal throughout the [[series]], with Leon in turn anticipating Ash's challenge and paying attention to his growth as a Trainer. | ||
** During his journey throughout the World Coronation Series, Ash had rivalries with several other characters, such as [[Bea]] and [[Raihan]]. Bea is the only Trainer that Ash had multiple official battles with during the series. | **During his journey throughout the World Coronation Series, Ash had rivalries with several other characters, such as [[Bea]] and [[Raihan]]. Bea is the only Trainer that Ash had multiple official battles with during the series. | ||
* Ash also has friendly rivalries with [[Ritchie]], {{jo|Harrison}}, [[Morrison]], {{ho|Tyson}}, [[Stephan]], {{an|Bianca}}, {{un|Cameron}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, and [[Hau]]. Most of these Trainers have served as opponents for Ash during various [[Pokémon League Conference]]s. | *Ash also has friendly rivalries with [[Ritchie]], {{jo|Harrison}}, [[Morrison]], {{ho|Tyson}}, [[Stephan]], {{an|Bianca}}, {{un|Cameron}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, and [[Hau]]. Most of these Trainers have served as opponents for Ash during various [[Pokémon League Conference]]s. | ||
* In ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', Ash had a rivalry with [[Rafe]]. The two settled their differences when [[LaRousse City]] was being attacked by {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}. | *In ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', Ash had a rivalry with [[Rafe]]. The two settled their differences when [[LaRousse City]] was being attacked by {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}. | ||
====Other characters' rivals==== | ==== Other characters' rivals==== | ||
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] had unfriendly rivalries with [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]], respectively, until the latter two [[JN095|eventually]] left [[Team Rocket]]. | * [[Jessie]] and [[James]] had unfriendly rivalries with [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]], respectively, until the latter two [[JN095|eventually]] left [[Team Rocket]]. | ||
* {{an|May}} has friendly rivalries with [[Drew]] and [[Solidad]], and an unfriendly rivalry with [[Harley]]. | *{{an|May}} has friendly rivalries with [[Drew]] and [[Solidad]], and an unfriendly rivalry with [[Harley]]. | ||
[[File:Dawn rivals.png|thumb|370px|Dawn's recurring rivals]] | [[File:Dawn rivals.png|thumb|370px|Dawn's recurring rivals]] | ||
* {{an|Dawn}} has friendly rivalries with [[Zoey]] and {{si|Kenny}}, and unfriendly rivalries with [[Ursula]] and [[Jessie|Jessilina]]. She also has [[Nando]] as a minor rival. | *{{an|Dawn}} has friendly rivalries with [[Zoey]] and {{si|Kenny}}, and unfriendly rivalries with [[Ursula]] and [[Jessie|Jessilina]]. She also has [[Nando]] as a minor rival. | ||
* [[Johanna]] had a friendly rivalry with [[Lila]] when they were younger. Lila was the first person to defeat Johanna in a [[Contest Battle]], but she eventually gave up {{pkmn|Coordinator|coordinating}} and became a {{pkmn|Stylist}}. | *[[Johanna]] had a friendly rivalry with [[Lila]] when they were younger. Lila was the first person to defeat Johanna in a [[Contest Battle]], but she eventually gave up {{pkmn|Coordinator|coordinating}} and became a {{pkmn|Stylist}}. | ||
* {{an|Cilan}} has an unfriendly (though one-sided) rivalry with [[Burgundy]], which comes from when he defeated her at the [[Striaton Gym]], and also from Cilan's better reputation as a {{pkmn|Connoisseur}}, although Cilan frequently comments on how he looks forward to seeing Burgundy's growth the next time they meet. | *{{an|Cilan}} has an unfriendly (though one-sided) rivalry with [[Burgundy]], which comes from when he defeated her at the [[Striaton Gym]], and also from Cilan's better reputation as a {{pkmn|Connoisseur}}, although Cilan frequently comments on how he looks forward to seeing Burgundy's growth the next time they meet. | ||
* {{an|Iris}} has an unfriendly rivalry with [[Georgia]], which comes from the fact that Iris wants to become a [[Type expert|Dragon Master]] while Georgia focuses on defeating {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. | *{{an|Iris}} has an unfriendly rivalry with [[Georgia]], which comes from the fact that Iris wants to become a [[Type expert|Dragon Master]] while Georgia focuses on defeating {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. | ||
* [[Stephan]] engaged in an unfriendly rivalry with [[Montgomery]] during the [[Clubsplosion]]. | *[[Stephan]] engaged in an unfriendly rivalry with [[Montgomery]] during the [[Clubsplosion]]. | ||
[[File:Goh rivals.png|250px|thumb|Goh and his rivals]] | [[File:Goh rivals.png|250px|thumb|Goh and his rivals]] | ||
* {{an|Serena}} has friendly rivalries with {{an|Shauna}}, [[Miette]], [[Nini]], and {{an|Aria}}. | *{{an|Serena}} has friendly rivalries with {{an|Shauna}}, [[Miette]], [[Nini]], and {{an|Aria}}. | ||
* Alain has a rivalry with [[Remo]]. | *Alain has a rivalry with [[Remo]]. | ||
* {{an|Sophocles}} has a rivalry with [[Horacio]]. While they were initially unfriendly, they became more respectful towards each other after an encounter in the [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. | * {{an|Sophocles}} has a rivalry with [[Horacio]]. While they were initially unfriendly, they became more respectful towards each other after an encounter in the [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. | ||
* The rivalry between Leon and [[Raihan]] is introduced from the battle of the two Trainers in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''. | *The rivalry between Leon and [[Raihan]] is introduced from the battle of the two Trainers in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''. | ||
* [[Goh]] has a rivalry with Gary, with both of them competing to become Chasers in [[Project Mew]] during ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''. Gary treats Goh the same way he treated Ash in the original series as a way to push him to become a better Trainer; this treatment is what motivated Goh to join Project Mew. Goh also has a friendly rivalry with his childhood friend [[Horace]], who also competed to become a Chaser. | *[[Goh]] has a rivalry with Gary, with both of them competing to become Chasers in [[Project Mew]] during ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''. Gary treats Goh the same way he treated Ash in the original series as a way to push him to become a better Trainer; this treatment is what motivated Goh to join Project Mew. Goh also has a friendly rivalry with his childhood friend [[Horace]], who also competed to become a Chaser. | ||
* In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One]]'', the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and the [[Explorers]] began a serious rivalry with each other. During their clashes, the leaders of both groups, [[Friede]] and [[Amethio]], started an unfriendly rivalry with each other. | *In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One]]'', the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and the [[Explorers]] began a serious rivalry with each other. During their clashes, the leaders of both groups, [[Friede]] and [[Amethio]], started an unfriendly rivalry with each other. | ||
====Rivalries between Pokémon==== | ====Rivalries between Pokémon==== | ||
=====Ash's Pokémon===== | =====Ash's Pokémon===== | ||
[[File:Raichu Pikachu running.png|220px|thumb|The rivalry between Ash's Pikachu and his evolved form]] | [[File:Raichu Pikachu running.png|220px|thumb|The rivalry between Ash's Pikachu and his evolved form]] | ||
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] is occasionally shown to have a rivalry with his evolved form, {{p|Raichu}}. This was first displayed in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' with [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] and would be seen with several other Raichu featured in the anime. | *[[Ash's Pikachu]] is occasionally shown to have a rivalry with his evolved form, {{p|Raichu}}. This was first displayed in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' with [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] and would be seen with several other Raichu featured in the anime. | ||
* [[Ash's Infernape]] had a brutal rivalry with [[Paul's Electivire]], which began while both were still owned by [[Paul]]. | * [[Ash's Infernape]] had a brutal rivalry with [[Paul's Electivire]], which began while both were still owned by [[Paul]]. | ||
* [[Ash's Incineroar]] had a rivalry with [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]] that started when the former was still a {{p|Litten}}. | *[[Ash's Incineroar]] had a rivalry with [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]] that started when the former was still a {{p|Litten}}. | ||
* [[Ash's Rowlet]] had a rivalry with [[Hau]]'s {{p|Decidueye}}, which was resolved in their battle during the [[Manalo Conference]]'s [[SM133|quarterfinals]]. | *[[Ash's Rowlet]] had a rivalry with [[Hau]]'s {{p|Decidueye}}, which was resolved in their battle during the [[Manalo Conference]]'s [[SM133|quarterfinals]]. | ||
* [[Ash's Lucario]] had a brief rivalry with [[Bea]]'s {{p|Grapploct}}, which ended after the third battle between the two in ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]''. | *[[Ash's Lucario]] had a brief rivalry with [[Bea]]'s {{p|Grapploct}}, which ended after the third battle between the two in ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]''. | ||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
* {{MTR}} has a one-sided rivalry with [[Giovanni's Persian]], either seeking approval or wanting to replace his leader's Pokémon. | *{{MTR}} has a one-sided rivalry with [[Giovanni's Persian]], either seeking approval or wanting to replace his leader's Pokémon. | ||
* [[Brock's Croagunk]] has a violent rivalry with [[Saturn's Toxicroak]], which continued in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. | *[[Brock's Croagunk]] has a violent rivalry with [[Saturn's Toxicroak]], which continued in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. | ||
===I Choose You!=== | ===I Choose You!=== | ||
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===Pokémon Generations=== | ===Pokémon Generations=== | ||
* {{ga|Red}}'s rival {{ga|Blue}} appears in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', becoming the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}} shortly before Red challenges him to a battle over the title. | * {{ga|Red}}'s rival {{ga|Blue}} appears in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', becoming the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}} shortly before Red challenges him to a battle over the title. | ||
* {{ga|Ethan}}'s rival {{ga|Silver}} appears in ''[[PG05|The Legacy]]'', although the two are never shown encountering each other. | *{{ga|Ethan}}'s rival {{ga|Silver}} appears in ''[[PG05|The Legacy]]'', although the two are never shown encountering each other. | ||
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | ===Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | ||
[[File:Hop Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|Hop in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]] | [[File:Hop Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|Hop in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]] | ||
All [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] rivals appeared in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]. | All [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] rivals appeared in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]. | ||
* [[Hop]] is a major recurring character in the miniseries. He debuted in a cameo in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', made another cameo in ''[[TW02|Training]]'', and then served as the main character of ''[[TW03|Buddy]]''. | *[[Hop]] is a major recurring character in the miniseries. He debuted in a cameo in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', made another cameo in ''[[TW02|Training]]'', and then served as the main character of ''[[TW03|Buddy]]''. | ||
* [[Marnie]] first appeared in ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]''. | *[[Marnie]] first appeared in ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]''. | ||
* [[Bede]] first appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', where he watched the battle between [[Leon]] and [[Raihan]]. | *[[Bede]] first appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', where he watched the battle between [[Leon]] and [[Raihan]]. | ||
* [[Avery]] and [[Klara]] appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''. | *[[Avery]] and [[Klara]] appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''. | ||
===Pokémon Evolutions=== | ===Pokémon Evolutions === | ||
[[File:Barry Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Barry in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]] | [[File:Barry Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Barry in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]] | ||
Several rivals appeared during [[Pokémon Evolutions]]: | Several rivals appeared during [[Pokémon Evolutions]]: | ||
* In ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', [[Hop]] helped {{ga|Victor}} put an end to [[Darkest Day]]. At the end of the episode, [[Marnie]] and [[Bede]] appeared in a cameo. | *In ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', [[Hop]] helped {{ga|Victor}} put an end to [[Darkest Day]]. At the end of the episode, [[Marnie]] and [[Bede]] appeared in a cameo. | ||
* In ''[[PE02|The Eclipse]]'', [[Gladion]] appeared in a flashback, in which he, [[Lillie]], {{ga|Selene}}, [[Hau]], and [[Guzma]] witnessed [[Lusamine]] use [[Nebby]]'s power to open an [[Ultra Wormhole]] in [[Aether Paradise]]. | * In ''[[PE02|The Eclipse]]'', [[Gladion]] appeared in a flashback, in which he, [[Lillie]], {{ga|Selene}}, [[Hau]], and [[Guzma]] witnessed [[Lusamine]] use [[Nebby]]'s power to open an [[Ultra Wormhole]] in [[Aether Paradise]]. | ||
* In ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', {{ga|Shauna}} was seen helping {{ga|Calem}} and {{ga|Serena}} put an end to [[Team Flare]]'s plans. | *In ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', {{ga|Shauna}} was seen helping {{ga|Calem}} and {{ga|Serena}} put an end to [[Team Flare]]'s plans. | ||
* In ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'', [[Cheren]] appeared in a flashback. | *In ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'', [[Cheren]] appeared in a flashback. | ||
* In ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', several parts of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond}}'s story were shown in a series of flashbacks from {{ga|Barry}}'s point of view. Simultaneously, he battled against [[Palmer|his father]] at the {{si|Battle Tower}} and won. | *In ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', several parts of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond}}'s story were shown in a series of flashbacks from {{ga|Barry}}'s point of view. Simultaneously, he battled against [[Palmer|his father]] at the {{si|Battle Tower}} and won. | ||
* In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', {{ga|Trace}} entered [[Cerulean Cave]] to find {{p|Mewtwo}} and competed with {{ga|Green}} about who would catch it first. This marked Trace's first appearance outside of games. | *In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', {{ga|Trace}} entered [[Cerulean Cave]] to find {{p|Mewtwo}} and competed with {{ga|Green}} about who would catch it first. This marked Trace's first appearance outside of games. | ||
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds=== | ===Pokémon: Paldean Winds=== | ||
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[[File:Rivals Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Red and his rival, Blue]] | [[File:Rivals Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Red and his rival, Blue]] | ||
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu=== | ===The Electric Tale of Pikachu=== | ||
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has {{Gary}} and [[Ritchie]]. | *{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has {{Gary}} and [[Ritchie]]. | ||
===Magical Pokémon Journey=== | ===Magical Pokémon Journey=== | ||
* [[Hazel]] has [[Coconut]]. | *[[Hazel]] has [[Coconut]]. | ||
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7=== | ===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7=== | ||
* [[Hiori]] has [[Rocco]]. | *[[Hiori]] has [[Rocco]]. | ||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | === Pokémon Adventures === | ||
Several characters in [[Pokémon Adventures]] have been rivals to each other. | Several characters in [[Pokémon Adventures]] have been rivals to each other. | ||
* {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}}. | *{{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}}. | ||
* {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}}. | * {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}}. | ||
* {{adv|Crystal}} and [[Eusine]]. | *{{adv|Crystal}} and [[Eusine]]. | ||
* {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}. | * {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}. | ||
* {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|Cheren}}. | * {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|Cheren}}. | ||
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[[File:Rivals DPA.png|thumb|200px|Hareta and his rival, Koya]] | [[File:Rivals DPA.png|thumb|200px|Hareta and his rival, Koya]] | ||
Several characters have rivals in this series. | Several characters have rivals in this series. | ||
* [[Hareta]] has {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} and [[Koya]]. | *[[Hareta]] has {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} and [[Koya]]. | ||
* [[Mitsumi]] has [[Jupiter]]. | *[[Mitsumi]] has [[Jupiter]]. | ||
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All=== | ===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All=== | ||
* [[Shu]] has a number of one-off rivalries in early volumes, but starting with ''[[GDZ52|Enter the Rival!]]'' in {{Vol|Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All|4}}, [[Nagi]] becomes his recurring rival. | *[[Shu]] has a number of one-off rivalries in early volumes, but starting with ''[[GDZ52|Enter the Rival!]]'' in {{Vol|Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All|4}}, [[Nagi]] becomes his recurring rival. | ||
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | ===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | ||
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===Pokémon Journeys: The Series=== | ===Pokémon Journeys: The Series=== | ||
* {{Ash}} has [[Bea]]. | *{{Ash}} has [[Bea]]. | ||
* [[Goh]] has {{Gary}}. | *[[Goh]] has {{Gary}}. | ||
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters=== | ===Pokémon Pocket Monsters=== | ||
* {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} has {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}}. | *{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} has {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}}. | ||
===Pokémon RéBURST=== | ===Pokémon RéBURST=== | ||
* [[Ryouga]] has [[Hariru]]. | *[[Ryouga]] has [[Hariru]]. | ||
===Pokémon Zensho=== | ===Pokémon Zensho=== | ||
* {{Zensho|Satoshi}} has {{Zensho|Shigeru}}. | * | ||
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} has {{Zensho|Shigeru}}. | |||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
* {{Ash}} has at least one species of Pokémon from the same [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] as each of his major rivals. {{Gary}} caught a {{p|Krabby}} and uses a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}, [[Paul]] uses a {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} and {{p|Gliscor}}, [[Trip]] uses a {{TP|Trip|Serperior}} and {{p|Tranquill}}, [[Alain]] uses a {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} and an {{p|Unfezant}}, {{an|Gladion}} uses a {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}, and {{an|Leon}} uses a {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. At various times in the anime, this is used as part of the plot, such as the comparison between [[Ash's Krabby]] and Gary's Krabby in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'' and ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', and Paul's Torterra serving as mentor to [[Ash's Grotle]] in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]''. | *{{Ash}} has at least one species of Pokémon from the same [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] as each of his major rivals. {{Gary}} caught a {{p|Krabby}} and uses a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}, [[Paul]] uses a {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} and {{p|Gliscor}}, [[Trip]] uses a {{TP|Trip|Serperior}} and {{p|Tranquill}}, [[Alain]] uses a {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} and an {{p|Unfezant}}, {{an|Gladion}} uses a {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}, and {{an|Leon}} uses a {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. At various times in the anime, this is used as part of the plot, such as the comparison between [[Ash's Krabby]] and Gary's Krabby in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'' and ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', and Paul's Torterra serving as mentor to [[Ash's Grotle]] in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]''. | ||
* Powerful enemies in the [[Battle Royale]]s of {{g|Rumble}} and {{g|Rumble Blast}}—chosen from Miis—are called rivals as well. | *Powerful enemies in the [[Battle Royale]]s of {{g|Rumble}} and {{g|Rumble Blast}}—chosen from Miis—are called rivals as well. | ||
* In every [[core series]] game with a [[Pokémon League]] prior to [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], at least one of the player's rivals can be battled at the Pokémon League and/or [[Victory Road]]. | *In every [[core series]] game with a [[Pokémon League]] prior to [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], at least one of the player's rivals can be battled at the Pokémon League and/or [[Victory Road]]. | ||
** The [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Victory Road}} is the only Victory Road where the player can never have a rival battle. | ** The [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Victory Road}} is the only Victory Road where the player can never have a rival battle. | ||
* According to an interview with [[Junichi Masuda]], the rivals have become less antagonistic due to the following reason: ''"I think the biggest reason that rivals were more of a jerk in the early days is that we were just limited in what we could express with the pixel graphics. There's not much that you can do with that kind of little sprite on the screen, so we worked harder to characterize them through dialogue and give them certain personalities. Also, because it's just dialogue and there's not a whole lot going on on the screen, it doesn't give as harsh of an impression even if they're jerks, I think. Now we have HD graphics and the visuals are much more impressive. If you also made him a jerk, the impression would be a lot stronger on players. Another thing, just my own personal take, is that it feels that people with those kinds of personalities these days are just not as accepted by players as they were back then."''<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-dev-explains-why-your-rivals-arent-jerks-a/1100-6462397/ GameSpot interview about rivals]</ref> | * According to an interview with [[Junichi Masuda]], the rivals have become less antagonistic due to the following reason: ''"I think the biggest reason that rivals were more of a jerk in the early days is that we were just limited in what we could express with the pixel graphics. There's not much that you can do with that kind of little sprite on the screen, so we worked harder to characterize them through dialogue and give them certain personalities. Also, because it's just dialogue and there's not a whole lot going on on the screen, it doesn't give as harsh of an impression even if they're jerks, I think. Now we have HD graphics and the visuals are much more impressive. If you also made him a jerk, the impression would be a lot stronger on players. Another thing, just my own personal take, is that it feels that people with those kinds of personalities these days are just not as accepted by players as they were back then."''<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-dev-explains-why-your-rivals-arent-jerks-a/1100-6462397/ GameSpot interview about rivals]</ref> | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* {{cat|Rivals' Pokémon}} | *{{cat|Rivals' Pokémon}} | ||
{{Rival characters}} | {{Rival characters}} | ||