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A signature Pokémon is the Pokémon which is most commonly associated with a trainer. In their first appearance, it will be the standout member of their team, typically being more rare and higher level than any other Pokémon they own, and often held in reserve in the final slot. If that trainer makes subsequent appearances, other members of their team may change, and they may even acquire much more rare Pokémon, but their signature will always be with them and still held in a place of honor.
Some trainers will take things a step further, and will wear clothes modeled off of their signature Pokémon. For example, Pike Queen Lucy dresses in clothes with the same patterns as her Seviper, and the Gym Leader Fantina wears a dress that looks like her Drifblim.
While not addressed in every case, it is generally assumed that a trainer will have a special connection with their signature Pokémon. It may be the first Pokémon they ever trained, or one that they encountered through special circumstances. These Pokémon will have been with their trainers for a long time, and the two will have built a strong bond of friendship. Pokémon Connoisseurs have a particular fascination with signature Pokémon in this sense, which they refer to as a premium brand.
List of signature Pokémon
In theory, any trainer may have a signature Pokémon. For example, one of the first characters of the day, A.J., had a Sandshrew as the standout and favorite of his team. However, this list is only concerned with notable trainers, such as Gym Leaders, Elite Four and Frontier Brains. Rivals are also unlisted, as their signature Pokémon is the starter they picked based on the player's choice.
In the games
Generation I
Simple chart goes here, I'm thinking one cell for the trainer and one cell for the Pokémon's article if they have one or species if they don't.