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Champion is a [[Trainer class]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}. It is the title held by the Trainer who last defeated the [[Elite Four]] and the previous Pokémon Champion. Each Champion is always stronger than the Elite Four members and most other Trainers, and has a party of six Pokémon to test their opponents' strength. To challenge the Champion, Trainers must defeat all four Elite Four members without leaving the Pokémon League area, and cannot access the Pokémon League [[Pokémon Center]] and [[Poké Mart]] until after defeating the Champion or losing at any point during the challenge. If a challenger is defeated by the Champion, just like the Elite Four, they must start over. | Champion is a [[Trainer class]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}. It is the title held by the Trainer who last defeated the [[Elite Four]] and the previous Pokémon Champion. Each Champion is always stronger than the Elite Four members and most other Trainers, and has a party of six Pokémon to test their opponents' strength. To challenge the Champion, Trainers must defeat all four Elite Four members without leaving the Pokémon League area, and cannot access the Pokémon League [[Pokémon Center]] and [[Poké Mart]] until after defeating the Champion or losing at any point during the challenge. If a challenger is defeated by the Champion, just like the Elite Four, they must start over. | ||
Since in every [[core series]] game the player goes on to defeat the standing Champion, every [[player character]] is considered a Champion and subsequently entered into the [[Hall of Fame]], along with the player's [[party]]. However, for players, becoming the Champion is mostly a symbolic honor, as they are unable to battle challengers or take up any other league duties. In addition, the former Champion will still remain at the [[Pokémon League]], retaining the title of Pokémon Champion at least in newer generations (in Generations | Since in every [[core series]] game the player goes on to defeat the standing Champion, every [[player character]] is considered a Champion and subsequently entered into the [[Hall of Fame]], along with the player's [[party]]. However, for players, becoming the Champion is mostly a symbolic honor, as they are unable to battle challengers or take up any other league duties. In addition, the former Champion will still remain at the [[Pokémon League]], retaining the title of Pokémon Champion at least in newer generations (in Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}, {{ga|Blue}} [[Blue (game)#Indigo Plateau|clearly]] [[Blue (game)#Indigo Plateau 2|stated]] his reign was over). The player may battle the Elite Four and Champion as many times as they like, and on each success will be re-entered into the Hall of Fame with whatever team was used in that challenge. | ||
In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Cynthia tells the player that once every few years, the Champions from all the regions come together and battle to find the strongest among them. In the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, which takes place 2 years later, all the Champions the player battles in previous games participate in the [[Champions Tournament]]. This tournament does not include player characters, with the exception of {{ga|Red}}. | In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Cynthia tells the player that once every few years, the Champions from all the regions come together and battle to find the strongest among them. In the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, which takes place 2 years later, all the Champions the player battles in previous games participate in the [[Champions Tournament]]. This tournament does not include player characters, with the exception of {{ga|Red}}. | ||
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| style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | <small>{{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Storyline}}{{tt|*|Player character in Generations I and III; former Champion in Generations II, IV and V}}</small> | | style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | <small>{{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Storyline}}{{tt|*|Player character in Generations I and III; former Champion in Generations II, IV and V}}</small> | ||
| style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | <small>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}<br>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Generation VI|Gen VI}}</small> | | style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | <small>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}<br>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Generation VI|Gen VI}}</small> | ||
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| {{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}} | | {{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Lance|Lance}} | | {{color2|000|Lance|Lance}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}} | | {{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Steven Stone|Steven}} | | {{color2|000|Steven Stone|Steven}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Wallace|Wallace}} | | {{color2|000|Wallace|Wallace}} | ||
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| {{color2|000|Iris|Iris}} | | {{color2|000|Iris|Iris}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Diantha|Diantha}} | | {{color2|000|Diantha|Diantha}} | ||
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| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Blue.png|150x150px]] | | [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Blue.png|150x150px]] | ||
| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Lance.png|150x150px]] | | [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Lance.png|150x150px]] | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Virgil Winning.png|right|thumb|[[Virgil]], with the Vertress Championship Trophy]] | [[File:Virgil Winning.png|right|thumb|[[Virgil]], with the Vertress Championship Trophy]] | ||
In the anime, there can only be one regional Champion at a time, although the case of the less conventional [[Orange League]] is unclear. While Trainers can freely [[DP040|request]] a battle from the Champion, much more popular events are the [[Pokémon League Conference|regional tournaments]], which can be entered by Trainers with at least 8 Gym Badges (excluding the [[Orange League]]). The tournament Champion then enters the Champion League to face off the [[Elite Four]] and, if successful, the regional Champion. Most members of the | In the anime, there can only be one regional Champion at a time, although the case of the less conventional [[Orange League]] is unclear. While Trainers can freely [[DP040|request]] a battle from the Champion, much more popular events are the [[Pokémon League Conference|regional tournaments]], which can be entered by Trainers with at least 8 Gym Badges (excluding the [[Orange League]]). The tournament Champion then enters the Champion League to face off the [[Elite Four]] and, if successful, the regional Champion. Most members of the {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four}} have also [[DP040|been]] [[DP100|shown]] [[DP191|challenging]] [[Cynthia]] for the title. | ||
So far, the only mentions of the Champion League have been in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'' and ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]''. | So far, the only mentions of the Champion League have been in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'' and ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]''. | ||
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! League | ! League | ||
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| [[Jon Dickson]] | | [[Jon Dickson]] | ||
| [[Sento Cherry Town]] | | [[Sento Cherry Town]] | ||
| [[Silver Conference]] | | [[Silver Conference]] | ||
|- style="background: #FFF;" | |- style="background: #FFF;" | ||
| {{ho|Tyson}} | | {{ho|Tyson}} | ||
| [[Mauville City]] | | [[Mauville City]] | ||
| [[Ever Grande Conference]] | | [[Ever Grande Conference]] | ||
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| [[Orange League]] and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} | | [[Orange League]] and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} | ||
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| [[Lance]] | | [[Lance]] | ||
| [[Blackthorn City]] | | [[Blackthorn City]] | ||
| [[Indigo League]] | | [[Indigo League]] | ||
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| [[Diantha]] | | [[Diantha]] | ||
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| [[Kalos League]] | | [[Kalos League]] | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
[[File:PS265.png|thumb|right|Wallace wearing the "Champion's Cloak"]] | [[File:PS265.png|thumb|right|Wallace wearing the "Champion's Cloak"]] | ||
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, the Champion of each region is the winner of an elimination tournament held every three years in each region. In the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, it was the determined that the winners of each tournament would have to face the [[Elite Four]] before challenging the Champion. The main characters that took part in a Pokémon League tournament so far are {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Black}}, and {{adv|Red}} | In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, the Champion of each region is the winner of an elimination tournament held every three years in each region. In the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, it was the determined that the winners of each tournament would have to face the [[Elite Four]] before challenging the Champion. The main characters that took part in a Pokémon League tournament so far are {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Black}}, and {{adv|Red}}. Of the four, Red won a tournament became a Champion. | ||
The following are the known Champions in the Pokémon Adventures manga: | The following are the known Champions in the Pokémon Adventures manga: | ||
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| [[Cynthia]] | | [[Cynthia]] | ||
| [[Sinnoh League]] | | [[Sinnoh League]] | ||
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| [[Alder]] | | [[Alder]] | ||