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After the defeat of the [[Elite Four]] and the [[Pokémon Champion]], the rival can usually be battled at the player's leisure, but only at certain times with increasingly powerful Pokémon. More often than not, they will have the starter Pokémon of their home region that is strong against the one the player chose at the beginning of the game. | After the defeat of the [[Elite Four]] and the [[Pokémon Champion]], the rival can usually be battled at the player's leisure, but only at certain times with increasingly powerful Pokémon. More often than not, they will have the starter Pokémon of their home region that is strong against the one the player chose at the beginning of the game. | ||
Players are able to choose a different name for Blue, Silver, Barry, Hugh, and Trace. In Hoenn- and Kalos-based games, the player character not chosen will serve as a rival. | Players are able to choose a different name for Blue, Silver, Barry, Hugh, and Trace. In [[Hoenn]]- and [[Kalos]]-based games, the player character not chosen will serve as a rival. | ||
The following are the characters considered to be rivals in the games. It should be noted, though, that only {{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Silver}} have ever received the ''Rival'' [[Trainer class]]; all others have been referred to as ''[[Pokémon Trainer|{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer]]s'' (Generations III-V) or ''Pokémon Trainers'' (Generation VI onward). | The following are the characters considered to be rivals in the games. It should be noted, though, that only {{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Silver}} have ever received the ''Rival'' [[Trainer class]]; all others have been referred to as ''[[Pokémon Trainer|{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer]]s'' (Generations III-V) or ''Pokémon Trainers'' (Generation VI onward). | ||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytl|15px}}" | {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytl|15px}}" | {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{gameabbrev7|PE}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}} | ||
| colspan="3" style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} | | colspan="3" style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}} | ||
| colspan="2" style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev5|BW}} | | colspan="2" style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev5|BW}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytr|15px}}" | {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}} | |||
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[[File:Black 2 White 2 Hugh.png|100x100px]] | [[File:Black 2 White 2 Hugh.png|100x100px]] | ||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Trace (game)|Trace}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Silver (game)|Silver}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|May (game)|May}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Wally (game)|Wally}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Barry (game)|Barry}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Cheren}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Bianca (game)|Bianca}} | |||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Hugh}} | |||
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| colspan="5" style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{gameabbrev6|XY}} | |||
| colspan="2" style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} | |||
| colspan="3" style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} | |||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Calem (game)|Calem}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Serena (game)|Serena}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Serena (game)|Serena}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Shauna}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Shauna}} | ||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Hau}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Hau}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Gladion}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Gladion}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000| | | style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Hop}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybr|15px}}" | {{color2|000| | | style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Bede}} | ||
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybr|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Marnie}} | |||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Ronald}} | | style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Ronald}} | ||
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====Pokémon Masters==== | |||
In Pokémon Masters, [[Paulo]] serves as the player's rival. | |||
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| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Paulo}} | |||
|} | |} | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
[[File:Ash and | [[File:Ash and Paul.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Paul, his main {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} rival]] | ||
Various rivals for the main characters have also appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | Various rivals for the main characters have also appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
;Ash's rivals | ;Ash's rivals | ||
* {{Ash}}'s main rival in the [[original series]] was {{Gary}}. 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. | * {{Ash}}'s main rival in the [[original series]] was {{Gary}}. 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:Ash and | [[File:Ash and Gladion.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Gladion, his main {{series|Sun & Moon}} rival]] | ||
* [[Paul]] is Ash's main rival for the duration of the {{series|Diamond & 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, he eventually grew to respect Ash after losing to him in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. | * [[Paul]] is Ash's main rival for the duration of the {{series|Diamond & 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, he eventually grew to respect Ash after losing to him in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. | ||
** {{an|Barry}} is Ash's secondary Sinnoh rival. Unlike Ash's other major rivals, the two have a friendly rivalry, though on occasion Barry did comment that Ash was weak and made rude comments about him. | ** {{an|Barry}} is Ash's secondary Sinnoh rival. Unlike Ash's other major rivals, the two have a friendly rivalry, though on occasion Barry did comment that Ash was weak and made rude comments about him. | ||
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* {{an|Cilan}} has an unfriendly 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}}. | * {{an|Cilan}} has an unfriendly 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}}. | ||
* [[Stephan]] engaged in an unfriendly rivalry with [[Montgomery]] during the [[Clubsplosion]]. | * [[Stephan]] engaged in an unfriendly rivalry with [[Montgomery]] during the [[Clubsplosion]]. | ||
* 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}}. | ||
* {{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]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* {{Ash}} has at least one species of Pokémon from the same [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary line]] as each of his major rivals. {{Gary}} captured a {{p|Krabby}} and uses a {{p|Blastoise}}, [[Paul]] uses a {{p|Torterra}} and {{p|Gliscor}}, {{an|Barry}} uses a {{p|Staraptor}} and {{p|Heracross}}, [[Trip]] uses a {{p|Serperior}} and {{p|Tranquill}}, {{an|Bianca}} uses an {{p|Emboar}}, [[Sawyer]] uses a {{p|Sceptile}}, [[Alain]] uses a {{p|Charizard}} and an {{p|Unfezant}}, | * {{Ash}} has at least one species of Pokémon from the same [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary line]] as each of his major rivals. {{Gary}} captured a {{p|Krabby}} and uses a {{p|Blastoise}}, [[Paul]] uses a {{p|Torterra}} and {{p|Gliscor}}, {{an|Barry}} uses a {{p|Staraptor}} and {{p|Heracross}}, [[Trip]] uses a {{p|Serperior}} and {{p|Tranquill}}, {{an|Bianca}} uses an {{p|Emboar}}, [[Sawyer]] uses a {{p|Sceptile}}, [[Alain]] uses a {{p|Charizard}} and an {{p|Unfezant}}, {{an|Gladion}} uses a {{p|Lycanroc}}, and [[Hau]] uses a {{p|Decidueye}}. | ||
* 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 [[generation]], at least one of the player's rivals can be battled at the [[Pokémon League]] and/or [[Victory Road]]. | * In every [[generation]], at least one of the player's rivals can be battled at the [[Pokémon League]] and/or [[Victory Road]]. | ||