Clown (Trainer class)
- If you were looking for the Trainer class with the Japanese name of Clown, see Harlequin (Trainer class).
| Clown ピエロ Pierrot | |
 VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | |
| Introduced in | Generation IV |
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| Appears in | Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
| Gender | Male |
| Animated debut | Historical Mystery Tour! |
A Clown (Japanese: ピエロ Pierrot) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation IV games. They are found throughout Jubilife City, but only Clown Lee from the TV station can be battled outside of battle facilities. Clowns are depicted as men in orange clown suits. A Coin Case can be received through a Clown in Veilstone City.
True to their costumes, they have Pokémon that reference circus performers and circus animals, with Mr. Mime and Mime Jr. being particularly popular among them.
Gallery
Sprites and models
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| Sprite from Generation IV |
VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
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| Overworld sprite from Generation IV |
Overworld sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Trainer list
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
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| Clown LeeWe | Initial battle | $408 |  Lv.17 |
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Pokémon Platinum
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clown Lee | Initial battle | $552 |  Lv.23 |
------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| First rematch | $792 | Lv.33 |
 Lv.33 |
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| Second rematch | $1056 | Lv.44 |
Lv.44 |
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| Third rematch | $1200 | Lv.50 |
 Lv.50 |
Lv.50 |
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| Fourth rematch | $1344 | Lv.56 |
Lv.56 |
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
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| Clown LeeWe | Initial battle | $680 |  Lv.17 |
------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
In animation
Pokémon the Series
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
A Clown appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!. After luring Ash, Dawn, and Barry into his circus tent, the three were subjected to illusions in which not only were they all shrunken, but where they relived their first experiences with Pikachu, Piplup, and Heracross, respectively.
Pokémon
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| Debut | Historical Mystery Tour! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Chie Satō |
Ash and Barry were battling when they saw a Xatu flying by them. The two boys and Dawn followed her, and they were led to a circus tent. Xatu reappeared after Ash, Dawn, and Barry were able to escape the illusion world in the Clown's tent.
None of Xatu's moves are known.
| Debut | Historical Mystery Tour! |
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The Clown's Seel was standing on a ball with one fin when Ash and his friends showed up. Seel is the Clown's only non-Psychic-type Pokémon.
None of Seel's moves are known.
| Debut | Historical Mystery Tour! |
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The Clown's Grumpig was doing some acting when Ash and his friends followed Xatu.
None of Grumpig's moves are known.
| Debut | Historical Mystery Tour! |
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The Clown's Alakazam was juggling spoons when Ash and his friends showed up.
None of Alakazam's moves are known.
| Debut | Historical Mystery Tour! |
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The Clown's Mr. Mime was riding a unicycle when Ash and his friends followed Xatu.
None of Mr. Mime's moves are known.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Diamond & Pearl arc
While passing through Jubilife City on his way to Lake Verity in Licking Lickitung, Diamond met three Clowns and the Pokétch Co. President. The Clowns were part of a campaign for the Pokétch Company, somewhat similar to three Coupon Clowns situated in Jubilife City from the games. Diamond also became part of the campaign and dressed up as a Clown for the part.
Platinum arc
In Deprogramming Porygon-Z, a Clown was seen waiting in a line to challenge the Battle Castle.
Trivia
- In Pokémon Platinum, Clown Lee can be found in these Pokémon Center locations around Sinnoh:
- Sunday, Saturday: Hearthome City
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Celestic Town
- Tuesday, Thursday: Pastoria City
In other languages
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References
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