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===Main series=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:Sinnoh Elite Four.png|thumb|250px|The Sinnoh Elite Four in the anime]] | [[File:Sinnoh Elite Four.png|thumb|250px|The Sinnoh Elite Four in the anime]] | ||
In the [[Pokémon anime]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} infrequently meet Elite Four members, who then impart them with battle strategies. | In the [[Pokémon anime]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} infrequently meet Elite Four members, who then impart them with battle strategies. In ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', [[Lucian]] revealed that when a Trainer wins their respective region's {{pkmn|League Conference}}, they can participate in the {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}}, fighting the members of that region's Elite Four, and, if victorious against them, the regional {{pkmn|Champion}} as well. It has also been shown that an Elite Four member can challenge the Champion for their title. | ||
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====Kanto Elite Four==== | |||
In [[Kanto]], Ash has met the entire original Elite Four roster: | In [[Kanto]], Ash has met the entire original Elite Four roster: | ||
* [[Bruno]] was the first Elite Four member to appear in the anime (excluding [[Koga]], who was later promoted to be one in [[Generation II]]), in ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected]]''. | * [[Bruno]] was the first Elite Four member to appear in the anime (excluding [[Koga]], who was later promoted to be one in [[Generation II]]), in ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected]]''. | ||
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* [[Agatha]] appeared in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where she was acting as a temporary [[Gym Leader]] for the [[Viridian Gym]]. | * [[Agatha]] appeared in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where she was acting as a temporary [[Gym Leader]] for the [[Viridian Gym]]. | ||
** [[Koga]], though not an Elite Four member, debuted in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where he had a Gym battle against Ash. | ** [[Koga]], though not an Elite Four member, debuted in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where he had a Gym battle against Ash. | ||
====Hoenn | |||
====Hoenn Elite Four==== | |||
In [[Hoenn]], Ash has met only one Elite Four member: | In [[Hoenn]], Ash has met only one Elite Four member: | ||
* [[Drake]] appeared in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', where he invited Ash and his friends to his boat, where he had a battle with Ash. He reappeared in ''[[JN088|Looking Out for Number Two!]]'', where he was shown to have become a treasure hunter in addition to his Elite Four duties. | * [[Drake]] appeared in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', where he invited Ash and his friends to his boat, where he had a battle with Ash. He reappeared in ''[[JN088|Looking Out for Number Two!]]'', where he was shown to have become a treasure hunter in addition to his Elite Four duties. | ||
====Sinnoh | |||
====Sinnoh Elite Four==== | |||
In [[Sinnoh]], Ash has also met the entire Elite Four roster: | In [[Sinnoh]], Ash has also met the entire Elite Four roster: | ||
* [[Lucian]] debuted in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', where he had a battle with {{an|Dawn}}, using his {{p|Bronzong}} against her {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}. He also helped her to deal with Buizel's [[obedience]] issues. | * [[Lucian]] debuted in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', where he had a battle with {{an|Dawn}}, using his {{p|Bronzong}} against her {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}. He also helped her to deal with Buizel's [[obedience]] issues. | ||
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* {{EF|Flint}} debuted in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', where he had a battle with Ash, using his {{TP|Flint|Infernape}} against his {{AP|Buizel}}, {{AP|Infernape}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}}. | * {{EF|Flint}} debuted in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', where he had a battle with Ash, using his {{TP|Flint|Infernape}} against his {{AP|Buizel}}, {{AP|Infernape}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}}. | ||
* [[Bertha]] appeared in ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', where she taught Ash and Dawn how observation skills can be useful in {{pkmn|battle}}s and [[Pokémon Contest]]s. She's the only member of the Sinnoh Elite Four to never be seen battling Cynthia. | * [[Bertha]] appeared in ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', where she taught Ash and Dawn how observation skills can be useful in {{pkmn|battle}}s and [[Pokémon Contest]]s. She's the only member of the Sinnoh Elite Four to never be seen battling Cynthia. | ||
====Unova | |||
====Unova Elite Four==== | |||
In [[Unova]], Ash has also met only one Elite Four member: | In [[Unova]], Ash has also met only one Elite Four member: | ||
* [[Caitlin]] debuted in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', where she faced off against {{an|Cynthia}} during an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. | * [[Caitlin]] debuted in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', where she faced off against {{an|Cynthia}} during an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. | ||
====Kalos | |||
====Kalos Elite Four==== | |||
[[File:Wikstrom and Drasna.png|thumb|250px|Wikstrom and Drasna; two members of Kalos Elite Four]] | [[File:Wikstrom and Drasna.png|thumb|250px|Wikstrom and Drasna; two members of Kalos Elite Four]] | ||
In [[Kalos]], the entire Elite Four roster has appeared, with Ash having met three of them. Unlike the games, all members of the Elite Four of Kalos have at least one Pokémon capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]: | In [[Kalos]], the entire Elite Four roster has appeared, with Ash having met three of them. Unlike the games, all members of the Elite Four of Kalos have at least one Pokémon capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]: | ||
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* [[Malva]] debuted in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'' in a video transmission. Ash didn't meet her until ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', where he was interviewed by her. Like in the games, she's featured as a member of [[Team Flare]], but ends up opposing [[Lysandre]] when his big plan is put into action. | * [[Malva]] debuted in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'' in a video transmission. Ash didn't meet her until ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', where he was interviewed by her. Like in the games, she's featured as a member of [[Team Flare]], but ends up opposing [[Lysandre]] when his big plan is put into action. | ||
* [[Drasna]] appeared in ''[[JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!]]'' and ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]''. She battled Ash in a [[World Coronation Series]] match at the [[Lumiose Conference]] stadium and ultimately lost, marking the first time Ash has defeated an Elite Four member. | * [[Drasna]] appeared in ''[[JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!]]'' and ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]''. She battled Ash in a [[World Coronation Series]] match at the [[Lumiose Conference]] stadium and ultimately lost, marking the first time Ash has defeated an Elite Four member. | ||
====Alola | |||
====Alola Elite Four==== | |||
In [[Alola]], Ash has met the entire Elite Four rosters from both the {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} paired versions, though none of them presented themselves as such, because the Alola League was not established until ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' in the anime: | In [[Alola]], Ash has met the entire Elite Four rosters from both the {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} paired versions, though none of them presented themselves as such, because the Alola League was not established until ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' in the anime: | ||
* [[Hala]] debuted in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', where he led Ash to [[Verdant Cavern]] so he could start his [[island challenge]]. | * [[Hala]] debuted in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', where he led Ash to [[Verdant Cavern]] so he could start his [[island challenge]]. | ||
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* [[Molayne]] debuted in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]'', where he showed Ash and his classmates around the [[Hokulani Observatory]]. | * [[Molayne]] debuted in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]'', where he showed Ash and his classmates around the [[Hokulani Observatory]]. | ||
* [[Kahili]] debuted in ''[[SM110|Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!]]'', where she took Ash and his classmates to a Pokémon Golf course and taught them the sport. She later participated in the [[Manalo Conference]], but lost in the preliminary round. | * [[Kahili]] debuted in ''[[SM110|Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!]]'', where she took Ash and his classmates to a Pokémon Golf course and taught them the sport. She later participated in the [[Manalo Conference]], but lost in the preliminary round. | ||
===Pokémon Origins=== | |||
[[File:Elite Four PO.png|thumb|220px|The Kanto Elite Four in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | [[File:Elite Four PO.png|thumb|220px|The Kanto Elite Four in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | ||
The members of the Kanto Elite Four made brief appearances in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''. {{OBP|Red|Origins}} was shown defeating all four members, allowing him to move on to face the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}, {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}. | The members of the Kanto Elite Four made brief appearances in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''. {{OBP|Red|Origins}} was shown defeating all four members, allowing him to move on to face the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}, {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}. | ||
===Pokémon Generations=== | |||
[[File:Kanto Elite Four PG.png|thumb|left|250px|The Kanto Elite Four in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | [[File:Kanto Elite Four PG.png|thumb|left|250px|The Kanto Elite Four in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | ||
The members of the Kanto Elite Four made brief appearances in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''. {{ga|Blue}} was shown defeating all four members, allowing him to become the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}. Later in the episode, {{ga|Red}} was revealed to have defeated them as well, since he was seen about to challenge Blue. | The members of the Kanto Elite Four made brief appearances in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''. {{ga|Blue}} was shown defeating all four members, allowing him to become the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}. Later in the episode, {{ga|Red}} was revealed to have defeated them as well, since he was seen about to challenge Blue. | ||
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===Pokémon Evolutions=== | |||
[[File:Malva Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Malva in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]] | [[File:Malva Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Malva in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]] | ||
Malva appeared in ''[[PE04|The Visionary]]''. | Malva appeared in ''[[PE04|The Visionary]]''. | ||