Poké Kid (Trainer class)

Poké Kid
ポケモンごっこ Make-believe Pokémon
VSPoké Kid BDSP.png
VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Other names
Introduced in Generation IV
Appears in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Masters EX
Gender Both
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members Eve, Petey
Anime debut
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut {{{manga}}}

A Poké Kid (Japanese: ポケモンごっこ Make-believe Pokémon) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation IV games. They are little kids in Pokémon costumes.

In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Poké Kids appear as little girls that are possibly the children of male Poké Fans. Outside of battle, they appear to be just an ordinary Pikachu; this is used to mess with the player on multiple occasions, including a Poké Kid hidden amongst several regular Pikachu. They exclusively use Pikachu, and in Platinum, Pichu and Raichu.

In Sword and Shield, male Poké Kids were introduced, who take on the appearance of Pikachu, while girls wear Eevee costumes instead. Unlike before, they don't exclusively use Pikachu.

Gallery

Sprites and models

In the core series

        
Beta sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Sprite from
Generation IV*
VS models from
Sword and Shield
VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
       
Overworld sprite from
Generation IV*
Y-Comm profile images from
Sword and Shield
Overworld model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In other games

       
Overworld models from
Masters EX
VS models from
Masters EX

Trainer list

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Diamond and Pearl)/Poké Kid

Pokémon Platinum


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)/Poké Kid

Pokémon Sword and Shield


See Also: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Galar)/Poké Kid

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)/Poké Kid

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main articles: Eve (Masters) and Petey (Masters)

Poké Kid Eve and Petey form sync pairs with Eevee and Pikachu, respectively, in Pokémon Masters EX. Eve became a playable sync pair on November 17, 2023, while Petey became a playable character on February 2, 2024.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#189   Poké Kid
Eve
#0133   Eevee
Normal
 
Fighting
 
  ★★★ Story Event
Let's Go in Search of Wonder
#194   Poké Kid
Petey
#0025   Pikachu
Electric
 
Ground
 
  ★★★ Special Sync Pair Event

In the manga

 
A Poké Kid in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I, a Poké Kid makes a cameo while the main characters visit Veilstone City. Her friend was supposed to challenge Maylene but she mixed the Poké Kid and her friends with the three main characters, due to the main characters possessing an item that made landing attacks easier she had heard the kids talking about.

The Poké Kid and his friend appeared briefly in Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank II, noticing the impact from the cannon.

In Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V, the Poké Kid and his friends were teleported to the Jubilife Grand Hotel due to the distortion of time and space.

Platinum arc

The Poké Kid from above, together with her friends, is seen entering the Battle Frontier in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

A Poké Kid was seen exploring the Safari Zone Gate with her mother in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down.

Pokémon

 
Pichu
The Poké Kid from Veilstone City was revealed to own a Pichu, which was seen walking with its Trainer to the Battle Frontier.

None of Pichu's moves are known.

Debut Deprogramming Porygon-Z

In the TCG

 
Poké Kid in the TCG
Main article: Poké Kid (Sword & Shield 173)

Poké Kid was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sword & Shield Series (the Japanese Sword & Shield Era). It was first released in the Japanese V Starter Sets before debuting in English in the Sword & Shield expansion, with artwork by Hitoshi Ariga. It allows the player to search their deck for a Pokémon, reveal it to their opponent, then shuffle their deck.

Trivia

  • In Pokémon Platinum, Poké Kid Ariel can be found in these Pokémon Center locations around Sinnoh:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday: Floaroma Town
Tuesday, Friday: Solaceon Town
Wednesday, Saturday: Resort Area
  • In Pokémon Platinum, there is data for a battle with Poké Kid Ariel with three level 3 Pichu, but it is completely inaccessible.[1]
  • Poké Kid Ariel says "Pi-Pikachu!" before battle. Ash's Pikachu says the same after many of Ash's various victories (winning a Badge, catching a Pokémon, and so on).

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢小朋友 Pokémon Síupàhngyáuh
Mandarin 寶可夢小朋友 / 宝可梦小朋友 Pokémon Xiǎopéngyǒu
  French Poké Enfant
  German Poké-Kind
  Indonesian Kostum Pokémon
  Italian Poké Bimba ()
Poké Bimbo ()
  Korean 포켓몬놀이 Pokémon Nol-i
  Brazilian Portuguese Poké Criança
  Spanish Pokéchica ()
Pokéchico ()

References


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon

Sinnoh Ace TrainerAroma LadyArtistBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCameramanCamperChampion
ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP
Galar ArtistBackpackerBeautyBlack BeltCabbieCafé MasterCameramanChampionColleaguesCookDancerDaring Couple
DoctorFisherGAME FREAK'sGym ChallengerGym LeaderGym TrainerGentlemanHikerInterviewersLassLeague Staff
Macro Cosmos'sMadameMedical TeamModelMusic CrewMusicianOffice WorkerPoké KidPokémon Breeder
Pokémon TrainerPolice OfficerPostmanRail StaffReporterSchoolboySchoolgirlSwimmerTeam Yell GruntWorkerYoungster
Expansion Pass only:
Dojo MasterDojo MatronMaster Dojo Student


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