Expert (Trainer class)

Expert
たつじん Expert
ORAS Expert M.pngORAS Expert F.png
Art from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Other names
Introduced in Generation III
Appears in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Gender Both
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An Expert (Japanese: たつじん Expert) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation III games. They are generally depicted as old men or old women in keikogi and hakama.

When paired together in Double Battles, they are called Old Couples.

They tend to specialize in Fighting-types, though in Emerald, some of them use a greater variety of Pokémon.

Gallery

Sprites and models

     
Sprites from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
VS portraits from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
             
Overworld sprites from
Ruby and Sapphire
Overworld sprites from
Emerald
Overworld models from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Icons on the PSS from
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, and PGL

Trainer list

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Ruby and Sapphire)/Expert

Pokémon Emerald


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation III)/Expert

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Emerald arc

In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, Emerald faces a virtual female Expert at the Battle Factory. She also appears in a flashback in Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I.

Pokémon

 
Wartortle
Wartortle was used by a virtual female Expert at the Battle Factory, but was defeated by Emerald.

None of Wartortle's moves are known.

Debut Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming
 
Spinda
Spinda was used by a virtual female Expert at the Battle Factory, but was defeated by Emerald.

None of Spinda's moves are known.

Debut Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming
 
Chinchou
Chinchou was used by a virtual female Expert at the Battle Factory, but was defeated by Emerald. It was then rented by Emerald in exchange for his Togetic.

None of Chinchou's moves are known.

Debut Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 達人 Dárén
  French Expert (; III, )
Experte (VI, )
  German Experte (; III, )
Expertin (VI, )
  Italian Specialista
  Korean 달인 Dal'in
  Spanish Pokéabu


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Hoenn Ace Trainer*Aqua AdminSEASAqua LeaderSEASAroma LadyBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack Belt
Bug CatcherBug ManiacCamperChampionCollectorDragon TamerElite FourExpertFisherman
GentlemanGuitaristHex ManiacHikerInterviewers*KindlerLadyLassLeaderMagma AdminREOR
Magma LeaderREORNinja BoyOld CoupleParasol LadyPicnickerPoké Fan*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Breeder*
Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*PsychicRich BoyRuin ManiacSailorSchoolkid*Sis & Bro*Swimmer
Team Aqua GruntSEASTeam Magma GruntREORTeammates*TriathleteTuberTwinsWinstrateYoung CoupleYoungster
Ace DuoORASBrains & BrawnORASBackpackerORASDelinquentORASFairy Tale GirlORASFare PrinceORAS
Free DiverORASLeadersORASLorekeeperORASMysterious SistersORASProprietorORASRotation GirlORAS
Scuba DiverORASSecret Base ExpertORASSecret Base TrainerORASSootopolitanORASStreet ThugORAS
Battle Frontier only:E
Arena TycoonDome AceFactory HeadPalace MavenPike QueenPyramid KingSalon Maiden
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:ORAS
ArtistBattle ChatelaineButlerChefFurisode GirlGarçonGardenerMadameMaidMonsieurOwnerPreschooler
Punk GirlPunk GuyRising StarRoller SkaterSchoolboySchoolgirlScientistTouristVeteranWaitressWorker
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