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| 11 | [[center: [- [[Characters/{{Pokemon}} Main Character Index]] > '''Trainer Classes''' -]]] |
| 12 | |
| 13 | ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' has many different types of trainers, each with their own name or team. However, the generic trainers met in the world are all sorted into classes, and each class generally fits a repeating mold in regards to their types of choice, battling style, attitudes, and appearances. |
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| 15 | [[foldercontrol]] |
| 16 | |
| 17 | [[folder:Ace Trainer/Cooltrainer and Ace Duo/Double Team/Cool Couple]] |
| 18 | !!Ace Trainer, Cooltrainer/Elite Trainer (エリートトレーナー; Erīto torēnā) |
| 19 | [[quoteright:299:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ace_trainers_sm.png]] |
| 20 | [[caption-width-right:299:''Sun and Moon'' variants]] |
| 21 | Ace Trainers -- called Cooltrainers prior to ''VideoGame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl'' and universally named [[EliteMook "Elite Trainer"]] in the original Japanese versions -- are some of the most powerful stock opponents encountered. As the names would suggest, they are skilled trainers that use high-leveled and varied teams with better movesets and smarter AI than other opponents. They're typically depicted as older teenagers or young adults wearing colored jackets and start appearing in the mid-game. |
| 22 | !!Ace Duo/Elite Duo (エリートコンビ; Erīto konbi), Double Team (ダブルチーム; Daburu chīmu), Cool Couple/Elite Couple (エリートカップル; Erīto kappuru) |
| 23 | A double-battle variant of the Cooltrainers found in ''VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire'' are classified as a Cool Couple. In ''Diamond and Pearl'', they were considered the Double Team class. It was then changed to the Ace Duo trainer-class in ''[[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY X and Y]]''. |
| 24 | ---- |
| 25 | * TheAce: They're called Ace Trainers for a good reason, being powerful, capable trainers. |
| 26 | * ClassyCravat: Ace Trainers from Kalos wear cravats with their respective outfits. |
| 27 | * ConfusionFu: While other classes usually stick to a specific type or group of Pokémon, Ace Trainers don't have any preference. |
| 28 | * CurtainsMatchTheWindow: The Ace Trainers in ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' have green hair and eyes. |
| 29 | * EliteMook: They usually have the best AI of all the normal trainer classes, may use healing items, and often own the most powerful non-legendary Pokémon available. They become more common the further you get in the games, and the various Victory Roads are filled almost exclusively with them. Gym Leaders Blue[[note]]''HGSS'' only[[/note]], Clair, Norman, Candice, Drayden[[note]]''Black'' version only, the sequels has him hire Veterans instead[[/note]], Iris[[note]]''White'' version only, the sequels made her the Champion[[/note]], Marlon and Wulfric use them exclusively as their gym trainers. |
| 30 | * LawOfChromaticSuperiority: They wear red in most games they appear in, and they are consistently the strongest trainer class in the games. |
| 31 | * PurpleIsPowerful: In ''X and Y'' they wear purple uniforms, and they're very powerful Trainers. The male ones have purple hair, too. |
| 32 | * ReusedCharacterDesign: Male and female ace trainers in ''Videogame/PokemonMasters'' are modeled after their ''Videogame/PokemonSunAndMoon'' and ''VideoGame/PokemonOmegaRubyAndAlphaSapphire'' designs, respectively. |
| 33 | * SchoolUniformsAreTheNewBlack: Kalos Ace Trainers look like they're wearing school uniforms all the time. |
| 34 | * SuddenNameChange: From "Cooltrainer" to "Ace Trainer" in ''Diamond and Pearl'', likely to be more indicative of what they are. |
| 35 | * WhipOfDominance: In Gen I, Cooltrainers were depicted as having whips, which is meant to symbolize their masterful discipline in Pokémon training. [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness They stopped carrying them in future games, including the remakes]] as the developers felt the idea of [[BadPeopleAbuseAnimals implying they were using whips on the Pokémon sounded too cruel]]. |
| 36 | [[/folder]] |
| 37 | |
| 38 | [[folder:Actor and Actress]] |
| 39 | !!Actor (はいゆう; Haiyū) and Actress (じょゆう; Joyū) |
| 40 | [[quoteright:120:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/office_lady_sm.png]] |
| 41 | [[caption-width-right:120:''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'' variant]] |
| 42 | A trainer-class that made its debut in ''Black 2 & White 2'' as the performers for Pokéstar Studios. They use several prop and mecha "fake" Pokémon for the films the studio creates. |
| 43 | !!Actor/Troupe Member (げきだんいん; Gekidan'in) |
| 44 | In English versions, the class doesn't appear again until ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'', where it becomes the localized name of the unique title given to Meredith, a stage actress. |
| 45 | ---- |
| 46 | * TookALevelInBadass: Meredith journeys around Alola to each location where nectar to transform her Oricorio into its 4 different forms can be picked up. The 4 times Meredith can be battled has her Oricorio leveling up from 12 to 57. |
| 47 | * UniqueEnemy: |
| 48 | ** For ''Black 2 & White 2'', the trainer-class only appears as "opponents" in the Pokéstar Studios. |
| 49 | ** For ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'', Actor Meredith is the only one that appears of this trainer-class. |
| 50 | *** Meredith was technically not a member of either the Actor or Actress trainer classes in the Japanese version of ''USUM'', posessing a unique trainer class that has never reappeared since. |
| 51 | * YouALLLookFamiliar: Fitting their theme, the Actor and Actress trainer-class doesn't have a unique sprite. Instead, they share the Ace Trainer and Scientist sprites in ''Black 2 & White 2'', and the female Office Worker model in ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon''. |
| 52 | [[/folder]] |
| 53 | |
| 54 | [[folder:Aroma Lady]] |
| 55 | !!Aroma Lady/Aromatic Lady (アロマなおねえさん; Aroma na onēsan) |
| 56 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/02_aromaladyoras.png]] |
| 57 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 58 | Aroma Ladies are women surrounded in petals or soothing fragrances. They usually use Grass-type Pokémon that are associated with pleasant smells, though one in the Sinnoh region carries a Combee. |
| 59 | ---- |
| 60 | * EyesAlwaysShut: The Hoenn Aroma Ladies are depicted with their eyes closed. Averted with the Kanto and Sinnoh Aroma Ladies, whose eyes are open. |
| 61 | * FlowersOfNature: In the Hoenn remakes the Aroma Ladies wear a flower in their hair, which fitting considering their affinity with flowers and Grass-type Pokémon. |
| 62 | * GirlySkirtTwirl: Kanto Aroma Ladies are depicted as doing a skirt twirl in their battle sprites. |
| 63 | * GreenThumb: Specialize in Grass-types, especially the Budew and Oddish lines. |
| 64 | * TheNoseKnows: In ''Emerald'', one of them actually manages to tell that you have a [=PokéNav=] by its smell. |
| 65 | [[/folder]] |
| 66 | |
| 67 | [[folder:Artist and Painter]] |
| 68 | !!Artist (げいじゅつか; Geijutsuka) and Painter (えかき; Ekaki) |
| 69 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/03_artistpainterxy.png]] |
| 70 | [[caption-width-right:300:Artists in ''X and Y'']] |
| 71 | Trainer classes who carry art supplies on hand. Painters debuted in in ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]'', while Artists debuted in ''[[VideoGame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl Diamond and Pearl]]''. They use Smeargle if available. |
| 72 | |
| 73 | Artists looked like old painting men in Gen 4, while Gen 6 introduced a young female variant; they can team up to form an Artist Family. In Gen 8, Artists are deranged-looking middle-aged men with clay sculptures. Gen 9's Artists are all-female and dressed as graffiti artists, with breathing masks and spraypaint cans strapped to their stained hoodie sweaters. |
| 74 | ---- |
| 75 | * ArtsyBeret: The Painters and the Artists in Gens 4 and 5 wear berets. |
| 76 | * ConfusionFu: They use Smeargle, which can learn any move, so there's no telling what they'll throw at you. |
| 77 | * MadArtist: The ''Sword and Shield'' Artists have deranged expressions. |
| 78 | * NamedAfterSomeoneFamous: The Artists in ''[[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY X and Y]]'' have first names of famous real-world artists: Georgia (O'Keeffe), Pierre (Renoir), Salvador (Dali), Vincent (van Gogh), and Jasper (Johns). |
| 79 | * StealthPun: In ''[[VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2 Black 2 and White 2]]'', Artist Gough (Vincent in Japanese) uses a Sunflora. Vincent van Gogh painted a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunflowers_(Van_Gogh_series) series of sunflower paintings]]. |
| 80 | [[/folder]] |
| 81 | |
| 82 | [[folder:Backers]] |
| 83 | !!Backers/Fan Club (ファンクラブ; Fan kurabu) |
| 84 | [[quoteright:185:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/04_backersbw.png]] |
| 85 | [[caption-width-right:185:In ''Black and White'']] |
| 86 | |
| 87 | A pair of sports fans fought in double battles that appear in ''Black and White''. They use Pokémon a particular Athlete uses as a sign of their admiration. Uniquely, they're the only solely Double Battle trainer class that have both male and female versions. |
| 88 | ---- |
| 89 | * AmbiguouslyBi: In ''Black & White'', a particular male Backer will comment that he wishes the athletes would fight over him like they fight over the ball--and he says this regardless of whether they're the female Smashers or male Hoopsters. |
| 90 | * DualBoss: Specialize in Double Battles. |
| 91 | * {{Fanboy}}: And fangirls of the athletes they're rooting for. Most of them tend to show up at Nimbasa's Small Court and Big Stadium, and the female Backers even wear cheerleading outfits. |
| 92 | [[/folder]] |
| 93 | |
| 94 | [[folder:Backpackers]] |
| 95 | !!Backpacker (バックパッカー; Bakkupakkā) |
| 96 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/backpacker_swsh.png]] |
| 97 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Sword and Shield'' variant]] |
| 98 | |
| 99 | Young men and women carrying large hiking backpacks introduced in ''Black and White''. They tend to use only one Pokémon in battle, save for Triple Battles, Rotation Battles, and any battles taking place at a battle facility. Backpackers could also be viewed as the younger variants of the Hiker trainer-class. |
| 100 | ---- |
| 101 | * ContinuityNod: The pose the female Backpackers take in ''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'' pre-battle is a direct reference to the pose their sprites were in during the Gen V games. They even have the exact same designs. |
| 102 | * WalkingTheEarth: Backpackers spend most of their time traveling around the world. |
| 103 | * YoungerAndHipper: Backpackers are basically young Hikers. |
| 104 | [[/folder]] |
| 105 | |
| 106 | [[folder:Baker/Chef/Cook]] |
| 107 | !!Baker/Bakery (ベーカリー; Bēkarī), Chef (りょうりにん; Ryōrinin) and Cook (コック; Kokku) |
| 108 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/cook_swsh.png]] |
| 109 | [[caption-width-right:350:''Sword and Shield'' cook]] |
| 110 | Culinary artists wearing chef's attire. Bakers appear in ''Black and White'' as well as their sequels, Chefs in ''X and Y'' and Cooks in ''Sun and Moon'', ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'' and ''Sword and Shield''. |
| 111 | ---- |
| 112 | * BigCreepyCrawlies: Two of the Cook trainers, Ernie and Fil, use Bug-type Pokémon. Both use the Cutiefly-line while Fil uses a Parasect. |
| 113 | * ChubbyChef: Their designs are bigger than most other trainer classes. |
| 114 | * FascinatingEyebrow: They wear a smile and raise an eyebrow in their post-battle pose. |
| 115 | * MakingASplash: Cook Carver uses the Water-type Psyduck-line. |
| 116 | * TookALevelInBadass: Cook Carver can be rematched in Hau'oli City where his Psyduck will have evolved into Golduck by the second match. |
| 117 | [[/folder]] |
| 118 | |
| 119 | [[folder:Beauty]] |
| 120 | !!Beauty/Grown-up Lady (大人のおねえさん; Otona na onēsan) |
| 121 | [[quoteright:225:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/beauty_swsh.png]] |
| 122 | [[caption-width-right:225:''Sword and Shield'' variant]] |
| 123 | |
| 124 | Beauties are vain young women that wear stylish clothing and often carry handbags or other accessories. They commonly use Pokémon that are considered cute or beautiful, though sometimes they have the more generic guideline of the Pokémon looking odd. |
| 125 | ---- |
| 126 | * AllThereInTheManual: According to a Game Freak staff interview, they used to be Lasses when they were younger. |
| 127 | * AmbiguouslyBrown: The Beauties in ''Sword and Shield'' have tanned skin and dark hair, but no defined race. |
| 128 | * BattleCouple: In ''Sword and Shield'' they can team up with a Rail Staff to form the "Daring Couple" class. |
| 129 | * ConfusionFu: Their gimmick is "Pokémon that are physically appealing". They lean towards [[GreenThumb Grass-]], [[MakingASplash Water-]], and [[NonElemental Normal-]]types for this reason, but really they could be sending out anything. |
| 130 | * EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Due to the lack of female Swimmers in the First Generation, females encountered while Surfing could have been Beauties. |
| 131 | %%* HartmanHips: The Alola Beauties sport these, which is likely why they share the same appearance as the female Golfers. |
| 132 | * ISOStandardUrbanGroceries: They're seen holding a bag of groceries, including a long loaf of bread, in their battle design artwork for ''X and Y''. |
| 133 | * MinidressOfPower: The Kanto and Johto (in both the originals and the remakes), Sinnoh, and Alola Beauties wear very short dresses. |
| 134 | * MsFanservice: Most Beauty designs tend to depict them with flowing hair or fitted, revealing clothes. The Beauty class from ''VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver'' strikes a playful, flirty pose. |
| 135 | * PinataEnemy: Beauties tend to be more generous than most other classes of Trainer when it comes to handing out prize money. |
| 136 | * SchoolSportUniform: If a scene set in Erika's Gym in ''Anime/PokemonOrigins'' is to be believed, Kanto Beauties wear this beginning in Gen III, which makes more sense if you're to take the Game Freak staff's word for it [[AllThereInTheManual that they used to be Lasses when they were younger]]. |
| 137 | * SexyBacklessOutfit: The Beauties in ''ORAS'' wear backless tops. |
| 138 | * ShockAndAwe: The ones in ''[=B2W2=]'' only train Electric-types, and their designs incorporate a lightning theme due to being exclusive to Elesa's gym. |
| 139 | * SoreLoser: Their losing pose in ''Sun and Moon'' has them glare at the player with their hands on their hips. |
| 140 | * TookALevelInBadass: Beauties were never that powerful in most generations, but come ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'', they're only found in pretty hard to reach areas, and are consequently considerably higher-level than they were before. |
| 141 | * WalkingSwimsuitScene: Unlike ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]'', which retconned the Beauties found in the water into Swimmers, ''Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'' keep them in their original class but give them a different model with a swimsuit. |
| 142 | * YouDontLookLikeYou: In ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'', Beauties appear with the glamorous hat and dress ensemble that normally belongs to the Lady class. |
| 143 | [[/folder]] |
| 144 | |
| 145 | [[folder:Bellhop]] |
| 146 | !!Bellhop/Bellboy (ベルボーイ; Berubōi) |
| 147 | [[quoteright:212:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bellhop_sm.png]] |
| 148 | [[caption-width-right:212:In ''Sun and Moon'']] |
| 149 | |
| 150 | A trainer-class added in ''Sun and Moon''. Bellhops are depicted as men who work as hotel servants, and are usually seen within the vicinity of certain hotels, such as the Tide Song Hotel and Hano Grand Resort. |
| 151 | ---- |
| 152 | * ColorMotif: Their attire is primarily colored orange to show a feeling of warmth when they're around the people they're trying to help at hotels. |
| 153 | * GreenThumb: In ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'', Jody's Drifloon is swapped out with a Grass-type, Fomantis. |
| 154 | * RetCon: Jody's Drifloon in ''Sun and Moon'' is swapped out for a Fomantis in ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon''. |
| 155 | * SoulPower: Bellhop Jody uses a Ghost-type, Drifloon, in ''Sun and Moon''. |
| 156 | * UniqueEnemy: Bellhop Jody found on Alola's Route 4 is the only one of this trainer-class the player comes across in ''Sun and Moon''. Not the case in ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon''; while Jody is still around, an additional Bellhop named Landon was added to a double trainer-battle that appears at Malie Garden. |
| 157 | [[/folder]] |
| 158 | |
| 159 | [[folder:Biker and Roughneck/Cue Ball]] |
| 160 | !!Biker (ぼうそうぞく; Bōsōzoku) and Cue Ball AKA Roughneck/Skinhead (スキンヘッズ; Skinhezzu) |
| 161 | [[quoteright:185:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/07_bikerroughneckbw.png]] |
| 162 | [[caption-width-right:185:Hooligans in ''Black and White'']] |
| 163 | |
| 164 | Bikers and Roughnecks (Cue Balls before Gen IV) are separate classes, but are commonly found together in the same area and are very similar to each other. They're motorcycle-riding ruffians who specialize in Fighting- and Poison-types. |
| 165 | !!Hooligans/Bad Team (バッドチーム; Baddo chīmu) |
| 166 | A double team consisting of a Biker and a Roughneck that appears in the Generation V titles. |
| 167 | ---- |
| 168 | * AdaptedOut: Bikers don't appear in ''Let's Go'' with the removal of bikes in favor of Pokémon rides. Punk Guys replaced their role instead and share the same design as the Kanto bikers in Gen I. |
| 169 | %%* AscendedExtra: The biker gang in Generation I and its remakes. |
| 170 | * BadassBiker: They're buff and burly trainers designed after typical motorcycle gangs. |
| 171 | %%* BareFistedMonk: They use Fighting-types, Roughnecks more than the Bikers. |
| 172 | * BashBrothers: Bikers and Roughnecks can be encountered as two-man teams called "Hooligans". |
| 173 | * CombatPragmatist: They also specialize in Dark-type Pokémon, to go along with their generally brutish and underhanded nature. |
| 174 | * CompositeCharacter: ''HGSS'' Bikers incorporate both design traits of Bikers and Roughnecks, likely because the latter trainer class is phased out in the Johto games. |
| 175 | * DelinquentHair: Roughnecks are universally depicted as being bald to play up their biker inspired aesthetic. Their Gen I name was actually "Cue Ball", while their Japanese name is "Skinhead". |
| 176 | * DubNameChange: Cue Ball/Roughneck was originally "Skinheads" in Japanese. As this would have been a problematic name to use in the west, the change is justified. |
| 177 | * DumbMuscle: In Generation 1, Cue Balls were the only trainer type besides [[TheGoomba Youngsters]] to have no AI flags set. This means they operate on pure AIRoulette to choose their moves, just like wild Pokémon. |
| 178 | * FatAndSkinny: Roughnecks/Cue Balls are burly while Bikers are relatively thin. This was inverted in Gen V. |
| 179 | * GratuitousEnglish: One Roughneck on Route 17 shouts "No future!" in the French translation. |
| 180 | * PoisonousPerson: They both like Poison-types, but Bikers use them more than Roughnecks. |
| 181 | * RealMenWearPink: In stark contrast to the traditional types this trainer class uses, Roughneck Kirby in Sinnoh's Lost Tower uses a [[OurFairiesAreDifferent Cleffa]], which are small, pink, and associated with girls, as his sole Pokémon. Justified, as his other Pokémon fell victim to Team Galactic. |
| 182 | * UniqueEnemy: Roughneck Kirby in the Lost Tower is the only Roughneck outside the Battle Tower/Frontier in the Sinnoh games and their remakes. |
| 183 | * WhipOfDominance: Cue Balls were one of the trainer classes that carried whips in Gen I, [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness as a leftover for when the developers wanted many trainers to wield whips]], due to the whip's historical connection with animal taming. |
| 184 | [[/folder]] |
| 185 | |
| 186 | [[folder:Bird Keeper]] |
| 187 | !!Bird Keeper/Bird Tamer (とりつかい; Tori-tsukai) |
| 188 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/08_birdkeeperoras.png]] |
| 189 | [[caption-width-right:200:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 190 | |
| 191 | Bird Keepers are young men and women holding birdcages. They specialize in Flying-types, specifically bird-themed Pokémon. |
| 192 | ---- |
| 193 | * AnimeHair: Earlier games depicted them with SpikyHair. The Sinnoh Bird Keeper has horned hair. |
| 194 | * BlowYouAway: Bird Keepers specialize in avian Flying-type Pokémon, as their name states. |
| 195 | * MakingASplash: It's not actually shown, but one on Route 18 admits to collecting Water-type Pokémon on weekends after you defeat him. |
| 196 | * RoughOveralls: The first few versions of Bird Keeper trainers are in overalls, likely because birds can be messy to handle. |
| 197 | * SleevesAreForWimps: Hoenn's Bird Keepers wear sleeveless red shirts. |
| 198 | * WindFromBeneathMyWings: As bird users, they commonly use attacks like Gust, Whirlwind, etc. |
| 199 | [[/folder]] |
| 200 | |
| 201 | [[folder:Black Belt and Battle Girl/Crush Girl]] |
| 202 | !!Black Belt/Karate King (からておう; Karate ō) and Battle Girl (バトルガール; Batoru gāru), Crush Girl/Fighting Girl (かくとうむすめ; Kakutō musume) |
| 203 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/black_belt_swsh.png]] |
| 204 | [[caption-width-right:350:''Sword and Shield'' Black Belt]] |
| 205 | [[quoteright:264:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/10_battlegirloras.png]] |
| 206 | [[caption-width-right:264:''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' Battle Girl]] |
| 207 | Black Belts are karate masters and are depicted as men in karate gi who primarily use Fighting-types. Generation III introduced Battle Girls, who are the DistaffCounterpart of Black Belts. Battle Girls either wear tight-fitting workout clothing or a martial arts uniform. In ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]'', Battle Girls were temporarily replaced with the functionally identical Crush Girls. |
| 208 | !!Sparring Partners/Training Buddies (しゅぎょうなかま; Shugyō nakama) |
| 209 | When two Black Belts are fought together, they are called Sparring Partners. |
| 210 | !!Crush Kin/Fighting Siblings (かくとうきょうだい; Kakutō kyōdai) |
| 211 | A BrotherSisterTeam of a Black Belt and Crush Girl. |
| 212 | ---- |
| 213 | * AnimeChineseGirl: Battle Girls from Unova wear Chinese Kung-Fu uniforms, and can have Chinese names. While they're not shown actively training ''their own'' fighting skills, they train powerful Fighting-type Pokémon, mostly battling the player in later parts of the game. |
| 214 | %%zce* ArrogantKungFuGuy: To a stereotypical degree, complimenting their usage of Fighting-types. |
| 215 | * BadassAdorable: The Battle Girls/Crush Girls, who look just as fierce as their male counterparts, but much younger and more adorable. |
| 216 | * BadassAndChildDuo: In ''Sun and Moon'', a Black Belt and a Preschooler form a Karate Family. |
| 217 | * BareFistedMonk: All Black Belts and Battle Girls encountered specialize in Fighting-type Pokémon. |
| 218 | * BashBrothers: A Black Belt and Crush Girl team is called "Crush Kin." |
| 219 | * BraidsOfAction: The Battle Girls in Unova has a braided ponytail. |
| 220 | * BrainsAndBrawn: The Gen VI pair up a Psychic with a Black Belt as a Brains & Brawn Double Battle. |
| 221 | * DistaffCounterpart: Battle Girls and Crush Girls to Black Belts. |
| 222 | * DubNameChange: Black Belts are called Karate Kings in Japanese, while Crush Girls are called Fighting Girls. |
| 223 | * FanserviceExtra: Battle Girls in Hoenn, Kanto, and Sinnoh are fit, flexible girls wearing revealing workout attire. Averted in Unova and Kalos, where they wear more modest martial arts uniforms instead. |
| 224 | * {{Kiai}}: They commonly make use of battle cries in their dialogue. |
| 225 | * KickChick: All battle girls (excluding those from Kalos) are shown kicking midair. |
| 226 | * LegacyCharacter: Black Belts are closely based on Bruno of the Elite Four, since they widely use the Onix line and Machop families. Kenji in particular, a Black Belt that can be fought in rematches in Gen II and their remakes, eventually builds a team of Hitmonlee, two Onix, and a Machamp -- he's just a Hitmonchan shy of duplicating Bruno's Gen I team. |
| 227 | * OldMaster: ''Sun and Moon'' depict the Black Belts as muscular old men with heads covered in white hair. |
| 228 | %%* ReusedCharacterDesign: |
| 229 | * SiblingTeam: In the Kanto remakes, a Black Belt and Crush Girl, both siblings, form Crush Kin. |
| 230 | * SignatureMon: Prior to the Gen V games they would almost always use a Pokémon from the Machop line. |
| 231 | * SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: The sports bra and spandex-wearing Battle Girls of ''Ruby and Sapphire'' are replaced in ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]'' by the sports bra and spandex-wearing Crush Girl. |
| 232 | * TomboyishPonytail: The Battle Girls and Crush Girls are martial artists who wear ponytails. |
| 233 | [[/folder]] |
| 234 | |
| 235 | [[folder:Boarder and Skier]] |
| 236 | !!Boarder (ボーダー; Bōdā) and Skier (スキーヤー; Sukīyā) |
| 237 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/11_boarderskierhgss.png]] |
| 238 | [[caption-width-right:200:''[=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=]'' variants]] |
| 239 | Male Snowboarders and female Skiers that debuted in Generation II. Male Skiers debuted in Generation IV. |
| 240 | ---- |
| 241 | * AnIcePerson: They use Ice-type Pokémon and appear in Pryce's gym. However, they include other types in ''Diamond and Pearl'' due to Sinnoh's limited roster in their regional dex. |
| 242 | * PinkGirlBlueBoy: In Gen IV female skiers wear pink and the males wear blue. |
| 243 | [[/folder]] |
| 244 | |
| 245 | [[folder:Bug Catcher and Bug Maniac]] |
| 246 | !!Bug Catcher/Bug Catching Boy (むしとりしょうねん; Mushitori shōnen) |
| 247 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/12_bugcatchermaniacoras.png]] |
| 248 | [[caption-width-right:300:Bug Catcher and Bug Maniac in ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'']] |
| 249 | Bug Catchers are young boys with bug-catching nets and other equipment for capturing insects. As you might presume, they prefer Bug-types. It's implied in-story that most Bug Catchers grow out of it like a phase, but some don't. |
| 250 | !!Bug Maniac/Insect Maniac (こんちゅうマニア Konchū mania) |
| 251 | Older Bug Catchers become classified as Bug Maniacs, which appears in ''Ruby and Sapphire'' and their remakes. |
| 252 | ---- |
| 253 | * BigCreepyCrawlies: They specialize in Bug-types, which are mostly large by default. |
| 254 | * BoyishShorts: Like Youngsters, the Bug Catchers are young early-game trainers who specialize in early-game ComMons--Bugs--and are shown in shorts. |
| 255 | * ComMons: The trainer variant, they appear frequently early in the game but are not a real threat and become rarer once you get your second Badge. They also commonly use the early Bug-type of their generation in battle. |
| 256 | * TheGoomba: Bug Catchers serve as this alongside Youngsters and Lasses, being some of the earliest and weakest trainers you fight. |
| 257 | * InconsistentDub: In English versions of ''Stadium'', Bug Catchers are referred to as Bug '''Boys'''. |
| 258 | * PoisonousPerson: They commonly use Bug/Poison-types, such as the Weedle line, Dustox, and Venonat. |
| 259 | * ScaryShinyGlasses: The Bug Maniacs wear shiny glasses and wear a rather creepy expression. |
| 260 | * TookALevelInBadass: Compared to Bug Catchers, Bug Maniacs are older, have evolved their Pokémon, and often use stronger Bug-types such as Heracross and Pinsir. |
| 261 | * YouthfulFreckles: The Hoenn Bug Catchers have freckles on the bridge of their noses in ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire''. |
| 262 | [[/folder]] |
| 263 | |
| 264 | [[folder:Burglar]] |
| 265 | !!Burglar/Post-Fire Looter (かじばどろぼう; Kajiba dorobō), Thief (どろぼう; Dorobō) |
| 266 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/burglar_pokemon_lets_go.png]] |
| 267 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'' variant]] |
| 268 | |
| 269 | Unscrupulous thieves, they're often found scavenging in abandoned and underground areas, and specialize in Fire-types and the Koffing line. |
| 270 | ---- |
| 271 | * BeardOfEvil: They're antgonistic thieves, and given beards in ''[=FireRed=]'' and ''[=LeafGreen=]'', and the ''Stadium'' games. |
| 272 | * BlatantBurglar: While burglars are generally known to be sneaky, burglars in the Pokémon world are out in the open, waiting for unsuspecting Trainers to pass by for a battle. |
| 273 | * DubNameChange: Their original Japanese name literally translates to "Robber at the Scene of a Fire" and figuratively to "Looter." The former explains why they [[PlayingWithFire Play With Fire]]. |
| 274 | * MalevolentMaskedMen: They wear surgical masks in ''[=HeartGold=]'' and ''[=SoulSilver=]'' and happen to be villainous. |
| 275 | * PinataEnemy: They fork over a lot of loot when defeated, and sometimes they also drop items when running off. |
| 276 | * PlayingWithFire: They generally use Fire-types, and Blaine uses them as Gym Trainers. |
| 277 | * PoisonousPerson: In Johto, the few that appear all have the Poison-type Koffing on hand. |
| 278 | * RobbingTheDead: According to their Japanese name, they raid houses that have caught on fire. |
| 279 | * SinisterShades: They wear sunglasses and happen to be antagonistic thieves. Presumably this is for disguise reasons. |
| 280 | * SmokeOut: Presumably they like Fire-types and Koffing because their ability to use Smokescreen allows them to make a quick getaway. |
| 281 | * ThiefBag: They carry a stereotypical thief bag over their shoulders; there are Poké Balls spilling out of it in ''[=HeartGold=]'' and ''[=SoulSilver=]''. |
| 282 | [[/folder]] |
| 283 | |
| 284 | [[folder:Camper and Picnicker/Jr. Trainer]] |
| 285 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/14_camperpicnickeroras.png]] |
| 286 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variants]] |
| 287 | |
| 288 | Campers and Picnickers are young boys and girls that use Pokémon found in the wilderness, often forests. Thus they use a variety of Pokémon, but are not too dangerous and are phased out of the game as the player proceeds. In earlier games, they were called Jr. Trainers. |
| 289 | ---- |
| 290 | * AdorablyPrecociousChild: Clearly younger than the trainer, and their surprisingly erudite dialogue usually highlights that fact. |
| 291 | * BoyishShorts: Campers only wear shorts and are implied to be not much younger than the player character and more active, mostly specializing in Pokémon found in the woods. |
| 292 | * CompositeCharacter: In ''Yellow'', Camper Ricky is merged with Joe and Picnicker Nancy is merged with Giselle. |
| 293 | * ConfusionFu: They use a variety of different Pokémon to battle. |
| 294 | * DubNameChange: Their Gen I counterparts were called "Boy Scout" and "Girl Scout," almost certainly changed for legal reasons in English. From Gen II onwards they became "Camp Boy" and "Camp Girl" in Japanese. |
| 295 | * EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: |
| 296 | ** In early games, they were called Jr. Trainers with a symbol denoting their gender. |
| 297 | ** In the first Generation, there were two female Jr. Trainers swimming near the Seafoam Islands. The remakes moved them both onto land when female Swimmers are introduced to the region. |
| 298 | * GirlishPigtails: Befitting their youthful nature, the Picnickers in Generation IV wear pigtails. |
| 299 | * LawyerFriendlyCameo: The males are based on American Boy Scouts, and accordingly the females are Girl Scouts. The Campers were called "Boy Scouts" in the Japanese versions of ''Red and Green'', but it was changed in later games for copyright reasons. |
| 300 | * PinkGirlBlueBoy: Their ''Stadium'' sprites, in which the Camper (male) is shown wearing a blue tie and the Picnicker (female) is shown wearing a pink tie. |
| 301 | %%* ReusedCharacterDesign: |
| 302 | * ScoutOut: The Campers are based on Boy Scouts, and the Picnickers are based on Girl Scouts. |
| 303 | * TomboyAndGirlyGirl: Picnickers are the Tomboys to the Lasses' Girly Girls. |
| 304 | %%* TomboyishBaseballCap: Worn by Picnickers in all generations. |
| 305 | * WholesomeCrossdresser: One Camper in ''Gold and Silver'' and ''[=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=]'' is dressed exactly like Janine--but then, so are the other trainers in her gym. |
| 306 | -->'''Barry''': Hey, you. Was my disguise cute or what, huh? |
| 307 | [[/folder]] |
| 308 | |
| 309 | [[folder:Channeler]] |
| 310 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/channeler_pokemon_lets_go.png]] |
| 311 | [[caption-width-right:200:''Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'' variant]] |
| 312 | |
| 313 | Women who appear in the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town to exorcise evil spirits but ended up being possessed. They use the Gastly line and only appeared in the first generation and its remakes. |
| 314 | ---- |
| 315 | * AdaptationalAttractiveness: As shown in AgeLift, in Generation I, they were very intimidating, but ''Let’s Go'' gives them a resemblance to the Hex Maniacs. |
| 316 | * AgeLift: They used to be ranging from adult to middle-aged, but ''Let's Go'' makes them look younger and bears some facial expressions similar to the Hex Maniacs from Generation VI. |
| 317 | * DemonicPossession: It's heavily {{Implied|Trope}} that they're possessed by evil spirits, as they apologize to the player and do not recall anything that happened before the battle after battling them. |
| 318 | * DubNameChange: From "Shaman" in Japanese. |
| 319 | * GenericCuteness: In ''Let’s Go'', they are given youthful big eyes that make them look much cuter. |
| 320 | * {{Miko}}: They're dressed up as Shinto priestesses. |
| 321 | * SoulPower: They only use Gastly and the occasional Haunter, which are Ghost-types, even in Sabrina's Gym. |
| 322 | %%* WideEyesAndShrunkenIrises: Have these in [=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]. |
| 323 | [[/folder]] |
| 324 | |
| 325 | [[folder:Clerk/Office Worker]] |
| 326 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/office_workers_swsh.png]] |
| 327 | [[caption-width-right:350:''Sword and Shield'' variants]] |
| 328 | |
| 329 | Office men and women who debuted in ''Black and White''. They are found in places of employment in Unova and Alola. |
| 330 | ---- |
| 331 | * ConfusionFu: They use a variety of Pokémon. |
| 332 | * DishingOutDirt: Clay uses some of them as Gym trainers, and they specialize in Ground-type. |
| 333 | * DubNameChange: From {{Salaryman}} and [[OfficeLady OL]] to Clerk and Office Worker. |
| 334 | * KingMook: The Unovan boss variant is essentially this, being the boss of the other Office Workers. |
| 335 | * NotSoStoic: Generation VII features pre-battle and post-battle animations for NPC Trainers. While most [=NPCs=] confidently strike a pose, female Office Workers stand calmly and lean back slightly. When they lose, they look aghast. |
| 336 | * OfficeLady: The female Clerks, to the point where their title in Japan is [=OL=]. |
| 337 | * ProperTightsWithASkirt: The female Clerks in Unova wear grey tights with a business skirt. |
| 338 | * {{Salaryman}}: The male ones are based on Japanese salarymen. |
| 339 | [[/folder]] |
| 340 | |
| 341 | [[folder:Clown and Harlequin]] |
| 342 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/17_clownharlequindpbw.png]] |
| 343 | [[caption-width-right:200:''Diamond and Pearl/Black and White'' variants]] |
| 344 | |
| 345 | Men in costumes based on the classic Pierrot clown archetype that debuted in ''Diamond and Pearl''. Only one battleable Clown appears outside the Battle Frontier, Clown Lee, who is affiliated with the Jubilife TV Station. In the Unova games, a similar class called the Harlequin debuted and uses Pokémon that balance well. |
| 346 | ---- |
| 347 | * ButThouMust: You have to find all three Clowns in Jubilife City to get the Pokétch. |
| 348 | * BigCreepyCrawlies: Most Harlequins that appear in the Generation 5 games are Gym Trainers for Burgh, and as such use Bug-types, all of which are bigger than their real-life equivalents. |
| 349 | * DubNameChange: Harlequins had their name changed from Clowns in the English release as that was the English name of their Generation IV equivalents, known in the Japanese version as Pierrots (which is the loanword typically used for clowns in Japan). |
| 350 | * {{Leitmotif}}: The Harlequins in Castelia Gym in ''Black 2 and White 2'' have their own unique circus-like encounter music, while the ones everywhere else share the theme of the Backers and a couple of others. This is one of the few instances of a trainer class having two different encounter music pieces in a single set of games. |
| 351 | * NonIronicClown: They wear costumes based on Pierrot clowns, and aren't shown as creepy. |
| 352 | * PsychicPowers: Clown Lee uses the Psychic-type Mr. Mime line. Also, some Harlequins in ''[=B2W2=]'' use Baltoy. |
| 353 | [[/folder]] |
| 354 | |
| 355 | [[folder:Coach Trainer]] |
| 356 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/pokemon_coach_trainer.png]] |
| 357 | [[caption-width-right:300:In ''Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'']] |
| 358 | |
| 359 | A trainer class that appears in the ''Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!'' games. Coach Trainers are spread out around the routes of the Kanto region offering to provide advice and battle experience to young upcoming trainers. Those who defeat Coach Trainers are rewarded with items that are helpful for their Pokémon journey. |
| 360 | ---- |
| 361 | * EliteMooks: Coach Trainers use Pokémon that are at higher levels than other trainers found around Kanto. They're basically the Ace Trainers of ''Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!''. |
| 362 | * MentorArchetype: Coach Trainers usually provide helpful advice and reward useful items, such as [=TMs=], to trainers that battle and defeat them. |
| 363 | * PaletteSwap: Share their design with Ace Trainers, but wear green coats instead of black. |
| 364 | * PinataEnemy: Coach Trainers usually provide a lot more money than other trainers on the Routes they're found in. |
| 365 | [[/folder]] |
| 366 | |
| 367 | [[folder:Collector]] |
| 368 | [[quoteright:160:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/collector_sm.png]] |
| 369 | [[caption-width-right:160:''Sun and Moon'' variant]] |
| 370 | |
| 371 | Collectors are nerdy young men that are collectors of rare Pokémon. In ''Diamond and Pearl'', they use three of the same Pokémon. In other games, they use rare Pokémon and version exclusives. |
| 372 | ---- |
| 373 | * AdaptationalAttractiveness: Collectors in ''Videogame/PokemonMasters'' look nothing like their previous iterations, instead looking like handsome mature high-class men who collect rare items, instead of obsessed chubby geeks. |
| 374 | * ContinuityNod: Their poses and designs in ''Sun and Moon'' are highly reminiscent of their Hoenn counterparts, but with different color schemes. |
| 375 | * DubNameChange: Collector is shortened from the original "Pokémon Collector." |
| 376 | * {{Otaku}}: They're the ultimate Pokémon nerds of all the trainers. |
| 377 | * OpaqueNerdGlasses: One of their most defining features is their opaque lenses, and they happen to be Pokémon nerds. |
| 378 | * PowerEqualsRarity: They tend to use the version exclusive mons in games. To use ''Ruby and Sapphire'' as an example, they'll use Nuzleaf (''Ruby'' exclusive) or Lombre (''Sapphire'' exclusive) on the same team. |
| 379 | * SmallNameBigEgo: You can expect them to brag about how rare their Pokémon are... even when they aren't. |
| 380 | * SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: They're basically the successors to the Super Nerd trainer class of Kanto and Johto. |
| 381 | [[/folder]] |
| 382 | |
| 383 | [[folder:Cyclist]] |
| 384 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/20_cyclistsbw.png]] |
| 385 | [[caption-width-right:200:Black and White variants]] |
| 386 | |
| 387 | Adult men and women who are bicyclists. They debut in ''Diamond and Pearl'' and appear in the Gen. V games. They tend to use fast Pokémon. |
| 388 | ---- |
| 389 | * DubNameChange: From "Cycling," which would have been very awkward in terms of English grammar. |
| 390 | * FragileSpeedster: Almost every Pokémon they use tends to be fast but goes down quickly. |
| 391 | * PinkGirlBlueBoy: In the Unova games, male Cyclists dress in blue, while females dress in pink. |
| 392 | * SensualSpandex: They have underpants that look too pretty to avert your eyes from. |
| 393 | [[/folder]] |
| 394 | |
| 395 | [[folder:Dancer]] |
| 396 | [[quoteright:330:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/dancer_swsh.png]] |
| 397 | [[caption-width-right:330:''Sword and Shield'' variant]] |
| 398 | |
| 399 | Young men who break dance, who debut in ''Black and White''. They tend to appear around highly populated cities such as Castelia and Nimbasa. In ''Sun and Moon'', female Dancers appear instead, as hula-dancing young women. In ''Sword and Shield'', they're young women who wear street clothes. |
| 400 | ---- |
| 401 | * PlayingWithFire: Unovan Dancers commonly have Darumaka, a fire-type on hand. |
| 402 | * SignatureMon: Unovan Dancers tend to use Darumaka and the Elemental Monkeys while the Alolan Dancers use the various forms of Oricorio. |
| 403 | * TrueBlueFemininity: The females in Alola wear blue dresses. |
| 404 | [[/folder]] |
| 405 | |
| 406 | [[folder:Depot Agent/Rail Staff]] |
| 407 | [[quoteright:301:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rail_staff.png]] |
| 408 | [[caption-width-right:301:''Sword and Shield'' rail staff]] |
| 409 | A trainer class first appearing in ''Black and White'' consisting of men who work with trains. In ''Sword and Shield'' they are known as Rail Staff. |
| 410 | ---- |
| 411 | * BattleCouple: In ''Sword and Shield'' they can team up with a Beauty to form the "Daring Couple" Trainer class. |
| 412 | * DishingOutDirt: |
| 413 | ** Specialize in Ground-type Pokémon that dig such as the Diglett and Drilbur lines. |
| 414 | ** The Rail Staff in the Battle Tower in ''Sword and Shield'' can use Rock-types. |
| 415 | * ExtraOreDinary: Depot Agents and Rail Staff can use Steel-types in the Battle Subway and Tower respectively. |
| 416 | * PlayingWithFire: Rail Staff can use Fire-types at the Battle Tower. |
| 417 | [[/folder]] |
| 418 | |
| 419 | [[folder:Doctor and Nurse]] |
| 420 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/22_doctorsbw.png]] |
| 421 | [[caption-width-right:200:In ''Black and White'']] |
| 422 | |
| 423 | First appearing in the Unova games, Doctors and Nurses are men and women in hospital uniforms that do not challenge the player upon seeing them. One must talk to them to battle them. After battle, they heal Pokémon when asked. The trainer class returned in ''Sword & Shield'', this time with female Doctors instead of Nurses and no longer heal the player's team. |
| 424 | ---- |
| 425 | * DamageSpongeBoss: Prefer Pokémon with high HP such as Alomomola, Audino, and the Chansey line. |
| 426 | * DrearyHalfLiddedEyes: Doctors of both genders have droopy, exhausted eyes in the Galar games (though [[DownplayedTrope the female Doctors seem to be faring better]] than their slouching male counterparts.) |
| 427 | * HelpfulMook: They tend to be placed in deep dungeons such as deserts and caves to heal your Pokémon after battling them, reducing the need to use healing items. Averted in Generation VIII where they no longer do this. |
| 428 | * TheMedic: They heal your Pokémon after defeating them in battle, and every time you talk to them afterward, though they no longer do this in Sword and Shield. |
| 429 | * PinataEnemy: A number of them tend to use Audino and the Chansey line, which grant a lot of experience points upon defeat. |
| 430 | * PinkGirlBlueBoy: In the Unova games, doctors (who are male) wear blue while nurses (who are female) wear pink. It's downplayed in Galar where male Doctors use blue Great Balls and female Doctors use pink Heal Balls. |
| 431 | [[/folder]] |
| 432 | |
| 433 | [[folder:Dragon Tamer]] |
| 434 | [[quoteright:299:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/23_dragontameroras.png]] |
| 435 | [[caption-width-right:299:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 436 | |
| 437 | Debuting in ''Ruby & Sapphire''. Dragon Tamers are men and women in elaborate outfits who specialize in Dragon Pokémon. The only other times the Dragon Tamers have appeared are in ''Diamond & Pearl'', the ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' remakes, and ''Scarlet and Violet''. |
| 438 | ---- |
| 439 | * BadassCape: They sport cool-looking capes and outfits in general, but a Dragon Tamer in Meteor Falls dislikes it. He even adds that some Dragon Tamers quit because they hate their outfits. The Paldean Dragon Tamers opt for a shorter mini cape, but are no less badass for it. |
| 440 | * DistaffCounterpart: In contrast to the male exclusivity of the class in Hoenn and Sinnoh, Paldea’s Dragon Tamers are all female. |
| 441 | * DragonTamer: They specialize in training exclusively Dragon-type Pokémon, or Pokémon in the Dragon egg group like Gyarados. |
| 442 | * EliteMooks: Their type specialty means that they are some of the stronger generic trainers in the game. |
| 443 | * PurpleIsPowerful: They all wear purple suits and wield the powerful Dragon-types. |
| 444 | * RedBaron: In the North Province of Paldea, there's a trio of [[BadassFamily Dragon Tamer sisters]] who take on the titles of dragon's tail, dragon's wings, and dragon's breath. [[EmbarrassingNickname The dragon's tail doesn’t think much of the whole idea though]]. |
| 445 | [[/folder]] |
| 446 | |
| 447 | [[folder:Driver]] |
| 448 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/24_driverxy.png]] |
| 449 | [[caption-width-right:300:One of several ''X and Y'' variants]] |
| 450 | |
| 451 | Drivers are often found around Lumiose City running taxi services, and aren't normally fought in battles. However, if you try to pull a fast one on them by not having enough money to pay, that status will soon change. They use members of the Sandile line at levels much higher than the Trainers that can be battled around the same time the Lumi Cab service becomes available. |
| 452 | ---- |
| 453 | * BadassDriver: You have been warned if you attempt to use their services without paying, they're actually quite skilled trainers. |
| 454 | * BossInMookClothing: Good luck getting one with a Level 33 Sandile if you end up fighting them - it's either that, a Level 55 Krokorok, or a ''Level 66 Krookodile'', even when you're just starting out. |
| 455 | * SignatureMon: Solely use the members of the Sandile line. |
| 456 | * ShopliftAndDie: Failure to pay them will cause them to pick a fight with you. |
| 457 | * YouALLLookFamiliar: There is no unique Driver trainer-class sprite. The one pictured is the ''X and Y'' variant of the Gentlemen trainer, and the other Driver variants appear as the ''X and Y'' Veteran and Punk Guy sprites. |
| 458 | [[/folder]] |
| 459 | |
| 460 | [[folder:Engineer]] |
| 461 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/engineer_pokemon_lets_go.png]] |
| 462 | [[caption-width-right:250:''Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'' variant]] |
| 463 | |
| 464 | Electricians who appeared only in the Kanto games, they use Magnemite and the occasional Magneton. |
| 465 | ---- |
| 466 | * DubNameChange: Originally referred to as "Old Man Electrician." |
| 467 | * ExtraOreDinary: They use the Steel-type Magnemite and Magneton. |
| 468 | * EyesAlwaysShut: In Gen I and ''Stadium'' they always have shut eyes. In ''[=FireRed and LeafGreen=]'', their eyes are open, but are closed again in the ''Let's Go'' games. |
| 469 | * FashionableAsymmetry: They wear only one glove in ''[=FireRed=]'' and ''[=LeafGreen=]''. |
| 470 | * MrFixit: They're even called Mr. Fix in ''Stadium''. |
| 471 | * ShockAndAwe: Since Magnemite and Magneton are also Electric-type. The one in the Vermillion City Gym in the remakes also has a Voltorb. |
| 472 | |
| 473 | [[/folder]] |
| 474 | |
| 475 | [[folder:Expert and Old Couple]] |
| 476 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/26_expertsoras.png]] |
| 477 | [[caption-width-right:200:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variants]] |
| 478 | |
| 479 | Debuting in ''Ruby & Sapphire'', Experts are old men and women in kimonos. They are elderly Black Belts and Battle Girls who haven't lost their edges. |
| 480 | |
| 481 | A double-battle variant known as an Old Couple trainer-class can also be found. |
| 482 | ---- |
| 483 | %%* BareFistedMonk: They specialize in Fighting-type Pokémon. Particularly the Hoenn fighters such as the Medicham and Hariyama lines. |
| 484 | * BattleCouple: Two Experts in Meteor Falls by the name of ''John'' and ''Jay'' team up to form an Old Couple. |
| 485 | * DubNameChange: The Old Couple were originally called "Golden Anniversary." |
| 486 | * OldMaster: Applies to the grandma version as well. Despite their old age, they are very skilled at Pokémon battling. |
| 487 | [[/folder]] |
| 488 | |
| 489 | [[folder:Fairy Tale Girl]] |
| 490 | [[quoteright:272:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/27_fairytalegirlxy.png]] |
| 491 | [[caption-width-right:272:In ''X and Y'']] |
| 492 | |
| 493 | Debuting in ''Pokémon X and Y'', Fairy Tale Girls are little girls in pink dresses. Like the name suggests, they specialize in Fairy-type Pokémon. Together with a Hex Maniac, they form Mysterious Sisters. |
| 494 | ---- |
| 495 | * AmbiguouslyHuman: There are hints that the Fairy Tale Girls might be [[TheFairFolk actual fae]], with the creepy way they talk, their huge sparkling eyes and one of them saying she's old enough to be your mother. |
| 496 | * ArtworkAndGameGraphicsSegregation: Rather than the bow shown in their official artwork, their overworld model seems to depict them wearing a pink hat instead. This is due to the Fairy Tale Girl's overworld model being a recolor of that of the Twin's (minus the Pikachu doll), with the "ribbon" being a recolor of their hair bun. |
| 497 | * CreepyChild: Some Fairy Tale Girls say things that are out of the ordinary and in some cases just ''outright disturbing''. They love to threaten the player with their creepiness for fun. Their eyes are also different from the other Trainers'; they lack pupils and appear to be glistening akin to fellow Fairy-type enthusiast Valerie. |
| 498 | * EveryProperLadyShouldCurtsy: The pose they strike in their official art has them curtsying. |
| 499 | %%* TheFairFolk: There's clearly something not normal about many of them, which is fitting considering their type specialty. |
| 500 | * NightmareFuelStationAttendant: The typical Fairy Tale Girl is a CreepyChild (or looks like a child) who talks like an old lady, routinely says and suggests things that sensible people would find disturbing, and looks more like a living doll than a human. Everything about them is just so ''off'' in the setting of ''Pokémon'' that it makes the player wonder just how much of their behavior is an act. They make the Hex Maniacs - ''Ghost-type'' trainers - look tame in comparison. |
| 501 | * OlderThanTheyLook: One of them flat-out says they're old enough to be the player character's mother, even though she looks like a little girl. |
| 502 | * OurFairiesAreDifferent: They love to use Fairy types, or at least Pokémon similar to fairies. |
| 503 | * PimpedOutDress: A little [[PinkMeansFeminine pink dress]] with ruffles, bows and a white pinafore that looks like something out of a fairy tale. |
| 504 | * SkintoneSclerae: Seem to have no eye-whites whatsoever. |
| 505 | * SignatureHeadgear: A big pink bow that matches the ones on their dress. |
| 506 | * UncannyValleyGirl: A trait that ''many'' of them love to embrace and abuse; when they talk to you they tend to say some pretty... interesting things, and the dresses they wear coupled with their golden, shiny eyes make them appear very doll-like. |
| 507 | [[/folder]] |
| 508 | |
| 509 | [[folder:Firebreather]] |
| 510 | [[quoteright:120:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/29_firebreatherhgss.png]] |
| 511 | [[caption-width-right:120:''[=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=]'' variant]] |
| 512 | |
| 513 | Men in clown suits that breathe fire. Only appearing in Generation 2 and their remakes. In the remakes, they were redesigned into Magmar Cosplayers. |
| 514 | ---- |
| 515 | * CoolShades: They sport a pair of red-tinted shades. |
| 516 | * {{Cosplay}}: The Generation 4 designs invoke Magmar. |
| 517 | * NonIronicClown: In Generation 2 they dress in clown suits. |
| 518 | * PlayingWithFire: Specialize in Fire-type Pokémon. |
| 519 | * PoisonousPerson: They also like the Poison-type Koffing and Weezing, as both are smoke-related. |
| 520 | [[/folder]] |
| 521 | |
| 522 | [[folder:Firefighter]] |
| 523 | [[quoteright:195:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/firefighter_sm.png]] |
| 524 | [[caption-width-right:195:In ''Sun and Moon'']] |
| 525 | |
| 526 | A trainer-class added in ''Sun and Moon''. They specialize in Water-type Pokémon given that their job is to fight fires. |
| 527 | ---- |
| 528 | * ColorCodedElements: His fire-fighter suit is blue to show that he's a user of Water. |
| 529 | * DubNameChange: The Japanese versions refer to this class as "Fireman," in GratuitousEnglish. |
| 530 | * MakingASplash: Given that the trainer-class is based on a firefighter, you're bound to believe that they're going to be water users. |
| 531 | ** In ''Sun and Moon'' Firefighter Alex's one Pokémon is a Water-type, Poliwhirl. In ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'', Poliwhirl is swapped out for another Water-type, Octillery. |
| 532 | ** In ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'', Firefighter Aiden uses two Water-types, Octillery and Clawitzer. |
| 533 | * OrangeBlueContrast: Probably a bit closer to yellow, but the contrasting colors on his firefighter suit is still there. |
| 534 | * RetCon: Alex's Poliwhirl in ''Sun and Moon'' is swapped out for an Octillery in ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon''. |
| 535 | * UniqueEnemy: The trainer-class only appears once in its ''Sun and Moon'' introduction as Alex on Alola's Route 10. Not the case in ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'' where an additional firefighter named Aiden was added to Poni Coast. |
| 536 | [[/folder]] |
| 537 | |
| 538 | [[folder:Fisherman/Fisher]] |
| 539 | [[quoteright:183:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fisherman_sm.png]] |
| 540 | [[caption-width-right:183:''Sun and Moon'' variant]] |
| 541 | |
| 542 | Fisherman are men, usually middle-aged, with fishing rods, tackle boxes, and vests of gear. They commonly appear along water-based routes, and use Water-types in battle, more specifically fish-based Pokémon. ''Sword and Shield'' introduce female Fishers. |
| 543 | ---- |
| 544 | * CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: Mostly known for throwing out Magikarp and other weak fish against you, but eventually you'll run into a few of them that have evolved their Magikarp into Gyarados. |
| 545 | * ItMayHelpYouOnYourQuest: An [[TheUnfought NPC]] Fisherman usually gives the player their Fishing Rods for their quest. |
| 546 | * OnceAnEpisode: At least one will have a team of 6 Magikarp in every game. |
| 547 | * MakingASplash: Prolific users of Water-types. |
| 548 | * TookALevelInBadass: Those who can be rebattled will eventually turn their Magikarp and Tentacool into Gyarados and Tentacruel. |
| 549 | [[/folder]] |
| 550 | |
| 551 | [[folder:Furisode Girl]] |
| 552 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/vsfurisode_girl_all.png]] |
| 553 | [[caption-width-right:350:The four ''X and Y'' variants]] |
| 554 | |
| 555 | Young girls wearing furisode, a type of Japanese kimono. They have four models, each with a different color: blue, white, black, and pink. They debuted in ''X and Y''. |
| 556 | ---- |
| 557 | * CurtainsMatchTheWindows: The girls wearing the white/pink-and-purple furisode have blonde/brown hair and matching yellow/brown eyes. |
| 558 | * DubNameChange: From simply "Furisode". |
| 559 | * GirlishPigtails: The girls wearing the black and white furisode wear pigtails, and look to be teenagers at most. |
| 560 | * NonElemental: The ones in the Battle Chateau only uses the Normal-type [[PinataEnemy Audino]]. |
| 561 | * OurFairiesAreDifferent: The Furisode Girls in the Laverre Gym specialize in Fairy-type Pokémon. |
| 562 | * PinataEnemy: Again, the ones in the Battle Chateau only use Audino, making them great for Level Grinding and they give out a decent amount of money and the chance of giving out an item. |
| 563 | * PromotedToPlayable: |
| 564 | ** ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' added Kali, wearing a black furisode, as a free Sync Pair for the 2023 New Year's event. She's partnered with an Azumarill. |
| 565 | ** The 2024 New Year's event added the white Furisode Girl, Katherine, with Slurpuff as a playable sync pair. |
| 566 | * SexyWhateverOutfit: ''Minidress kimonos''. Compare an [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sB5rWDPjw_E/UQLZJMxJQDI/AAAAAAAAAlc/XJgx7EHGP5U/s1600/Furisode.jpg actual furisode]] to [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/13/XY_Furisode_Girl_4.png what they wear]]. |
| 567 | * TsurimeEyes: [[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:VSFurisode_Girl_1.png The girls]] in the black furisodes have eyes that are slanted upwards. |
| 568 | [[/folder]] |
| 569 | |
| 570 | [[folder:Gambler/Gamer/PI]] |
| 571 | [[quoteright:195:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gamer_plg.png]] |
| 572 | [[caption-width-right:195:''Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'' variant]] |
| 573 | |
| 574 | Gamblers are trainers that rely on luck in battle, and their dialogue revolves around gambling. In the first generation and their remakes, they appear as old men with dice cups, but was changed to trench coat-wearing younger men resembling detectives in the fourth generation. They use a variety of Pokémon and like OneHitKO and DeathOrGloryAttack. |
| 575 | ---- |
| 576 | * AgeLift: They appear as old men in the Gen I games and their remakes, but appear much younger in Gen IV. |
| 577 | * BadassLongcoat: In Gen IV, they wear long red-brown coats. |
| 578 | * FedoraOfAsskicking: They're depicted as wearing fedoras in Gen IV as part of their reimagining as detectives with an addiction to gambling. |
| 579 | * TheGambler: As the name indicates, they're gamblers, and they're often found betting around Game Corners. |
| 580 | * PinataEnemy: While not as much as Ladies and Rich Boys, Gamblers tend to give out quite a bit of money. |
| 581 | * PrivateDetective: {{Bowdlerize}}d to [=PIs=] in the English Gen IV games, even though all their dialogue still refers to gambling. |
| 582 | * PutOnABus: Likely because of bowdlerization, Gamblers haven't been seen since Gen IV, excluding the ''Let's Go'' games. |
| 583 | [[/folder]] |
| 584 | |
| 585 | [[folder:Gardener]] |
| 586 | [[quoteright:170:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/32_gardener.png]] |
| 587 | [[caption-width-right:170:''X and Y'' variant]] |
| 588 | |
| 589 | Older men who trim bushes who only appear in ''Pokémon X and Y''. Outside of the Battle Maison, Gardeners only use Corphish. In the Battle Maison, they specialize in Grass- and Bug-type Pokémon. |
| 590 | ---- |
| 591 | * MakingASplash: They only have the Water-type Corphish, [[MundaneUtility which they use to help them with their jobs]]. |
| 592 | * MundaneUtility: It can be assumed that their Corphish help with the hedge trimmings. |
| 593 | [[/folder]] |
| 594 | |
| 595 | [[folder:Gentleman/Monsieur and Socialite/Madame]] |
| 596 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gentleman_madame_swsh.png]] |
| 597 | [[caption-width-right:350:''Sword and Shield'' variants]] |
| 598 | |
| 599 | They are rich older men and women in expensive outfits. They usually use Pokémon that are based on pets like Growlithe and Chatot, but a few can use rare powerful Pokémon. The Gentleman debuts in the first generation, while the Socialite debuts in the fourth generation. In ''X and Y'', they can only be found in the Battle Chateau (under a different title) and Battle Maison. |
| 600 | ---- |
| 601 | * ConfusionFu: Some of them will throw in powerful evolved Pokémon, and in battle facilities, they can even have Legendary Pokémon. |
| 602 | * DubNameChange: Madames were called Socialites in English before Generation VI, when it was changed due to the Japanese name "Madame" being appropriate for the France-inspired Kalos region. Subsequent games still call them Madames, even ''Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl''. |
| 603 | * {{Eagleland}}: A Gentleman in Lt. Surge's Gym served under Surge himself in the war. Surge was initially the Lightning American before being retconned. |
| 604 | * HawaiianShirtedTourist: The Alolan Gentlemen wear stereotypical Hawaiian tourist shirts, instead of the usual suit worn by the ones from other regions. |
| 605 | * NeverMessWithGranny: Several Socialites have powerful Pokémon like the Duchesses at the Battle Chateau. |
| 606 | * PinataEnemy: Like Rich Boys and Ladies, they give a lot of money when defeated, and [[VideoGameStealing some of their Pokémon also carry Nuggets that can be stolen with the right moves]]. Also, they have a chance of giving out a rare item at the Battle Chateau. However, they tend to be stronger than their younger counterparts. |
| 607 | * RichBitch: Zig-Zagged; some are noticeably polite, while others like to rub their status in your face. |
| 608 | * SharpDressedMan: Gentlemen all wear fine-looking suits. This is averted in Alola, where the Gentlemen there wear more casual clothing. |
| 609 | [[/folder]] |
| 610 | |
| 611 | [[folder:Golfer and Golf Buddies]] |
| 612 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/golfers_sm.png]] |
| 613 | [[caption-width-right:350:In ''Sun and Moon'']] |
| 614 | |
| 615 | A trainer-class added in ''Sun and Moon'' due to the golf course at the Hano Grand Resort. They're depicted, and dressed up, as golf players. |
| 616 | |
| 617 | Two female Golfers faced in a double battle are called Golf Buddies. |
| 618 | ---- |
| 619 | * BossInMookClothing: The Golfer found at Ula'ula Meadow can make for a tough fight using two fully leveled Pokémon, Hariyama and Alakazam. |
| 620 | * DishingOutDirt: One Golfer uses a Rock-type, Rockruff. |
| 621 | * DualBoss: The Golf Buddies trainer-class is a Double Battle. |
| 622 | * DubNameChange: The Golf Buddies class originally had the more mundane class name of "Golfers" |
| 623 | * GolfClubbing: They're depicted holding golf clubs. |
| 624 | %%* HartmanHips: The female golfers have these; one implies that they help her with her golf swings. |
| 625 | * PsychicPowers: One Golfer uses a Psychic-type, Alakazam. |
| 626 | * YouALLLookFamiliar: The female ''Sun and Moon'' variant of the Golfer uses a slightly tweaked version of the game's Beauty sprite. The major differences being that her pose is different, and is now holding onto a golf club. |
| 627 | [[/folder]] |
| 628 | |
| 629 | [[folder:Guitarist]] |
| 630 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/34_guitaristoras.png]] |
| 631 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 632 | |
| 633 | Guitarists are young men, and later women, with electric guitars. They favor Electric-type Pokémon, though they also carry Pokémon with sound-based moves. They make appearances primary in Gens III and IV, and the female variant can be battled in Gen V's ''Black 2 & White 2'' as a result of Gym Leader Roxie's introduction here, who's a female bass guitarist. |
| 634 | ---- |
| 635 | * EyesAlwaysShut: In the Hoenn games, the Guitarist's eyes are always shut. In all likelihood this is because they're always playing guitar onscreen; it completes the pose. Their Player Search System icon shows their eyes open. |
| 636 | * MakeSomeNoise: Sometimes they have Pokémon with sound-based abilities, such as the Whismur and Kricketot line. |
| 637 | * ShockAndAwe: The male guitarists specialize in Electric-type Pokémon. |
| 638 | * TomboyishPonytail: The Female Guitarists in Black 2 and White 2 wear ponytails. |
| 639 | * UncattyResemblance: In ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'', their instruments and hairdo matches Manectric, one of the few Pokémon they will be using. |
| 640 | * WalkingShirtlessScene: In ''Ruby'', ''Sapphire'' and ''Emerald'', they are shirtless. The remakes give them a tank top. |
| 641 | [[/folder]] |
| 642 | |
| 643 | [[folder:Hex Maniac]] |
| 644 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hexmaniac.png]] |
| 645 | [[caption-width-right:350:Generation VI variant]] |
| 646 | |
| 647 | Somewhat creepy looking girls and women that appear in ''Ruby and Sapphire'' (and their remakes) and ''X and Y''. They serve as the female counterparts of Psychics in the latter. When paired with a Fairy Tale Girl, they form Mysterious Sisters. |
| 648 | ---- |
| 649 | * {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Some of their dialogue is a bit... off. |
| 650 | -->"Eh...radio waves...there are radio waves coming from your nose..." |
| 651 | * {{Cosplay}}: They dress up as witches. |
| 652 | * CreepyLonerGirl: Fit the appearance to a T in Gen VI, and use Ghost-type Pokémon. |
| 653 | * CrystalBall: Their Gen VI art features them holding their Poké Balls as if they're going to use them for a spell, complete with a purple cloth underneath it. |
| 654 | * DubNameChange: From "Occult Maniac," almost certainly due to character limits. |
| 655 | * ElegantGothicLolita: The Gen VI model and artwork depicts them wearing a black and purple dress. |
| 656 | * FashionableAsymmetry: In Gen VI, they sport a purple glove on only one hand. |
| 657 | * GothGirlsKnowMagic: Aside from the witch motif, their battle design artwork in Gen VI depicts them apparently trying to cast a hex on a Poké Ball. |
| 658 | * IdiotHair: They sport a small one in Gen VI. |
| 659 | * MindControlEyes: Had blank eyes in the Japanese versions of ''Ruby, Sapphire'', and are given pupils in international versions. The Gen VI version has swirls instead. |
| 660 | * PromotedToPlayable: ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' introduces Helena, a Hex Maniac, as a free Sync Pair for the 2022 October event with Haunter. |
| 661 | * PsychicPowers: They on occasion will use Psychic-type Pokémon. |
| 662 | * ReflectionlessUselessEyes: Their swirly eyes never reflect highlights in Gen VI. |
| 663 | * ReusedCharacterDesign: Hex Maniacs in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' are modeled after their ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'' design. |
| 664 | * RobeAndWizardHat: In Gen III, they dress in the classic witch outfit of a dark dress with matching pointy hat. |
| 665 | * SoulPower: They specialize in Ghost and Psychic Pokémon. ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' sees the playable Hex Maniac, Helena, use Haunter for her sync pair. |
| 666 | * WingdingEyes: Hex Maniacs make a long-awaited return in Generation VI, sporting perpetually swirly eyes. |
| 667 | [[/folder]] |
| 668 | |
| 669 | [[folder:Hiker]] |
| 670 | [[quoteright:346:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hiker_swsh.png]] |
| 671 | [[caption-width-right:346:''Sword and Shield'' variant]] |
| 672 | |
| 673 | Rotund mountaineers and spelunkers commonly found in and around caves, mountains and rugged areas. They specialize in Fighting-, Ground-, and Rock-types. |
| 674 | ---- |
| 675 | * {{Acrofatic}}: They are usually big men and some comment that they have traveled far in their hikes. |
| 676 | * AmbiguouslyGay: Hiker Andy from ''Black and White.'' He's available only for the male protagonist in the FerrisWheelDateMoment. He appears in the sequel to ride the Ferris Wheel with the female protagonist, but will talk about a great romance two years prior. |
| 677 | %%* BareFistedMonk: After Rock- and Ground-types, Fighting-types are the most common Pokémon found on their teams, especially the Machop line (or in ''Black and White'', the Timburr line). |
| 678 | * BigFun: They're almost all fat and jolly. |
| 679 | * DishingOutDirt: They favor Rock- and Ground-types. |
| 680 | * DubNameChange: Originally known as "Mountain Man". |
| 681 | * EyesAlwaysShut: Until Gen VI, Hikers were always depicted with their eyes shut. |
| 682 | * HotBloodedSideburns: In ''[=FireRed=]'' and ''[=LeafGreen=]'' they have huge sideburns which fit their hotblooded personality. |
| 683 | * {{Hunk}}: The Alolan Hikers are all tall, handsome, and muscular men. |
| 684 | * MightyGlacier: Most of the Pokémon they use are slow, but strong and tanky. |
| 685 | * MountainMan: These types of trainers can sometimes be found within certain mountain ranges. |
| 686 | * ReusedCharacterDesign: Hikers in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' are modeled after their ''Videogame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl'' design. |
| 687 | [[/folder]] |
| 688 | |
| 689 | [[folder:Idol]] |
| 690 | [[quoteright:120:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/83_idoldp.png]] |
| 691 | [[caption-width-right:120:''Diamond and Pearl'' variant]] |
| 692 | |
| 693 | A trainer-class that debuted in Gen IV's ''Diamond and Pearl''. Idol trainers are teenage girls dressed up in pink pop star outfits. |
| 694 | ---- |
| 695 | * AscendedExtra: Compared to her one low-level Jubilife TV station appearance in ''Diamond and Pearl'', Idol Grace's role is expanded a bit in ''Platinum'' where she will appear for rematches in multiple Sinnoh Pokémon Centers. |
| 696 | * IdolSinger: What this trainer-class is based on. The Idol is seen wearing a concert dress while holding a Poké Ball styled microphone. |
| 697 | * {{Retcon}}: Idol Grace's Pikachu is gone in ''Platinum''. |
| 698 | * PrincessesPreferPink: The idol's clothing is basically a pink princess dress. |
| 699 | * TookALevelInBadass: In ''Platinum'', Grace's first battle starts off with one level 6 Clefairy. By the time of her final rematch team, she will have ''six'' level 53 Clefairy. |
| 700 | * UniqueEnemy: Idol Grace is the only one of this trainer-class outside the Battle Frontier. |
| 701 | [[/folder]] |
| 702 | |
| 703 | [[folder:Interviewers/Reporter/Cameraman]] |
| 704 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/77_interviewersoras.png]] |
| 705 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' Interviewers]] |
| 706 | |
| 707 | A double-battling trainer-class that first debuted in Gen III's ''Ruby and Sapphire''. The Interviewers consist of a reporter and a cameraman who appear in several locations throughout the region, and ask for a battle with the player which will be recorded on camera. They then ask the player for an interview after the battle. |
| 708 | |
| 709 | In Gen IV, the Interviewer trainer-class is expanded a bit further where they can be solo battled. The solo interviewers are classified as the Reporter and Cameraman trainer-classes respectively. |
| 710 | |
| 711 | Different regions have their own recurring duo of Interviewers. Gabby & Ty are the Interviewers seen in Hoenn while the pair for Sinnoh are Roxy & Oli, and Galar's interviewers are Gillian & Cam. |
| 712 | ---- |
| 713 | * AscendedExtra: The Roxy & Oli Interviewers only have one appearance at the Jubilife TV station in ''Diamond and Pearl''. However, their role in ''Platinum'' expands to be more like Gabby & Ty of ''Ruby and Sapphire'' where they will appear at multiple Pokémon Centers throughout Sinnoh. |
| 714 | * DualBoss: The primary Interviewer trainer-class specialize in Double Battles. |
| 715 | * MakingASplash: In ''Diamond and Pearl'', the Roxy & Oli Interviewers use the water-type Pokémon, Wooper and Marill. Only Marill has an actual water-type move though; knowing Water Gun. |
| 716 | * RetCon: Roxy & Oli's Wooper and Marill are swapped out for Magnemite and Ralts in ''Platinum''. |
| 717 | * ShockAndAwe: |
| 718 | ** The Interviewer pairs of Hoenn and (in ''Platinum'') Sinnoh use the Magnemite line, which tend to know Electric-type moves such as Spark and Discharge. |
| 719 | ** Galar's Interviewers favor the Helioptile and Klink lines and also Togedemaru. |
| 720 | * TookALevelInBadass: As the player's journey goes on, the Interviewers' Pokémon will have gained in strength alongside the player, and have fully evolved Pokémon, such as Exploud, Gardevoir, and Magnezone, by their final battles. |
| 721 | ** Since the evolution didn't exist in ''Ruby and Sapphire'', Gabby & Ty will eventually have a Magnezone in the ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' remakes. |
| 722 | [[/folder]] |
| 723 | |
| 724 | [[folder:Janitor]] |
| 725 | [[quoteright:223:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/janitor_sm.png]] |
| 726 | [[caption-width-right:223:''Sun and Moon'' variant]] |
| 727 | |
| 728 | Older men in overalls who are, well, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin in charge of the cleaning and maintenance of various buildings and facilities]]. Debutting in Gen V, they specialize in Pokémon based on trash and filth, particularly the Trubbish line. |
| 729 | ---- |
| 730 | * AlmightyJanitor: Janitor Geoff, who happens to be the [[spoiler:final boss of Pokémon Company. Subverted, since he is actually the [[RankScalesWithAsskicking CEO]], who really likes to dress up as a janitor to trick people, but it is implied he started off as one of these]]. |
| 731 | * MundaneUtility: Presumably, Unovan Janitors use the Trubbish family to help them clean by eating trash. Alolan Janitors are explicitly said to do this with their Grimer and Muk, which in Alola have adapted to feed exclusively on solid waste while minimizing the bad smell. In fact, one of them runs a waste treatment facility that uses Alolan Muk and Grimer as their sole method of disposal. |
| 732 | * PoisonIsEvil: Subverted. A lot of them use Poison-Types, but they are all friendly and polite, with all of their sprites smiling cheerfully. The implied reason they use these Pokémon is to [[MundaneUtility help them on their chores]], since they mainly use the Trubbish and Grimer lines, which feed on trash and filth, showing these Pokémon in a positive light. |
| 733 | * PoisonousPerson: They often use trash and pollution-themed Pokémon, all of which happen to be Poison-Type. |
| 734 | * RidiculouslyCuteCritter: When they don't use trash-related Pokémon, they use cute, cuddly families like the Cinccino and Marill lines, giving them a kind, humble air. |
| 735 | [[/folder]] |
| 736 | |
| 737 | [[folder:Jogger]] |
| 738 | [[quoteright:120:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/84_joggerdp.png]] |
| 739 | [[caption-width-right:120:''Diamond and Pearl'' variant]] |
| 740 | |
| 741 | A trainer-class introduced in Gen IV's ''Diamond and Pearl''. Joggers appear as young men in athletic clothing, and can only be battled in the morning. Most Joggers appear to carry Luxio or Staravia as their Pokémon. |
| 742 | ---- |
| 743 | * DubNameChange: From "Jogging" in Japanese. |
| 744 | * PlayingWithFire: In ''Diamond and Pearl'', some of the Joggers use the Fire-type, Ponyta. |
| 745 | * RedOniBlueOni: The morning Red to a Police Officer's nighttime Blue. To explain, Joggers can only be battled in the morning while Police Officers can only be battled at night. However, this doesn't apply for the Police Officers in ''Black and White'' and ''Sun and Moon'', who can now be battled at any time. |
| 746 | * RetCon: |
| 747 | ** Jogger Wyatt's Ponyta is swapped out for a Pikachu in ''Platinum''. |
| 748 | ** Jogger Craig has his Ponyta and Staravia swapped out for a second Luxio in ''Platinum''. |
| 749 | * ShockAndAwe: A few Joggers use the Shinx line, who are Electric-types. One also uses a Pikachu in ''Diamond and Pearl''. |
| 750 | * TookALevelInBadass: Rematching Jogger Craig will eventually cause his Pokémon to become level 50+ powerhouses. In addition, his Luxio will eventually become a Luxray by his final ''Platinum'' rematch. |
| 751 | [[/folder]] |
| 752 | |
| 753 | [[folder:Juggler]] |
| 754 | [[quoteright:180:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/juggler_pokemon_lets_go.png]] |
| 755 | [[caption-width-right:180:''Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'' variant]] |
| 756 | |
| 757 | Performers that are typically found in urban areas, they specialize in spherical Pokémon (like Voltorb) as well as Psychic-types and switch out team members frequently. |
| 758 | ---- |
| 759 | %%* BadassCape: They've had one since Gen I. |
| 760 | * BossInMookClothing: Jugglers in the Fuchsia Gym caught many players off-guard as they train overleveled Psychic-types in a Poison-type Gym. |
| 761 | * CartoonJuggling: They're depicted juggling Poké Balls. |
| 762 | * ConfusionFu: They have a habit of switching Pokémon at random, and using Metronome. |
| 763 | * DubNameChange: Originally known as [[UsefulNotes/{{Romani}} Gypsy]] Jugglers in Japan until Gen III. |
| 764 | * FightingClown: A literal example since they're clowns and Pokémon trainers who battle you. |
| 765 | * GratuitousNinja: The Jugglers in Koga's Gym are training there to study ninjutsu from the Gym Leader himself. |
| 766 | %%* HighCollarOfDoom: Thanks to their BadassCape. |
| 767 | * JugglingDangerously: If they do juggle their Voltorbs and Electrodes, since they can explode without warning. |
| 768 | %%* NonIronicClown: Except for that one that helped Team Rocket take over Silph Co. |
| 769 | * PsychicPowers: They use plenty of Psychic-types, like Mr. Mime and the Abra and Drowzee lines. Even the ones in [[PoisonousPerson Koga's gym]] use them. |
| 770 | * ShockAndAwe: They have a thing for the Electric-type Voltorb and Electrode, as they're spherical like the Poké Balls they use to juggle around. |
| 771 | * StreetPerformer: They're often seen street performing. |
| 772 | * TokenEvilTeammate: That one Juggler who assisted in the Silph Co. invasion. |
| 773 | %%* WhiteGloves: In Gen I. |
| 774 | [[/folder]] |
| 775 | |
| 776 | [[folder:Kimono Girl]] |
| 777 | [[quoteright:120:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/39_kimonogirlhgss.png]] |
| 778 | [[caption-width-right:120:''[=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=]'' variant]] |
| 779 | |
| 780 | Girls who wear, well, [[KimonoIsTraditional kimonos]]. They debuted in ''VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver'' as the dancers of the Ecruteak Dance Theater. However, their roles are expanded a bit further in the ''[=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=]'' remakes. |
| 781 | ---- |
| 782 | * AdaptationalBadass: Their Pokémon are far more powerful in the remakes, going from level 17 to 38. It makes sense, as said remakes have you battle them far later in the game, when your team would be much stronger. |
| 783 | * AnimalMotifs: In the remakes, the Kimono Girls' kimonos are modeled after [[OlympusMons Ho-oh's]] plumage. |
| 784 | * AscendedExtra: In their original appearance, they're only seen in the Ecruteak Dance Theater. Defeating all of them earns the player [=HM04=] (Surf), but that's it. In the remakes, they're encountered at several points throughout the player's journey and are actually relevant to the plot, ultimately helping you battle and capture either Ho-Oh ([=HeartGold=]) or Lugia ([=SoulSilver=]). |
| 785 | * BossBonanza: In the remakes, the player has to fight them one after the other with no time to rest. |
| 786 | * DamselInDistress: Three of them (in the remakes) need your help. One is lost in Ilex Forest, one is being harassed by a Rocket grunt at the Dance Theater, and one is stuck in the ice of the Ice Cave. |
| 787 | * DubNameChange: An odd example. In the original Japanese, they (naturally) have Japanese names. When the games were translated into English, the girls were given different names--that are still Japanese. This is in addition to the class name being changed from "Maiko" (essentially the term for a {{Geisha}}-in-training). |
| 788 | * SignatureMon: They each use a different Eeveelution. |
| 789 | [[/folder]] |
| 790 | |
| 791 | [[folder:Kindler]] |
| 792 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/40_kindleroras.png]] |
| 793 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 794 | |
| 795 | Burly men who start campfires. They debuted and only appeared in ''Ruby and Sapphire'' along with their remakes. Predictably, they use Fire Pokémon. |
| 796 | ---- |
| 797 | * BigOlEyebrows: In the remakes, they have huge eyebrows. |
| 798 | * DishingOutDirt: Given that they only appear in the Hoenn region, most of the Fire-types they use are Numel (part Ground-type) and Slugma (which evolves into the part Rock-type Magcargo). |
| 799 | * DubNameChange: From "[[GratuitousEnglish Campfire]]" in Japan. |
| 800 | * EyesAlwaysShut: They never open their eyes in any of their sprites. |
| 801 | * MakingASplash: The Rematchable Kindler, [[PunnyName Bernie]] on Hoenn 114 uses a Wingull and later Pelipper to have control his fires, which are both part Water-type. |
| 802 | * PlayingWithFire: They use Fire-types to start campfires. |
| 803 | * SleevesAreForWimps: In the remakes they wear sleeveless shirts. |
| 804 | [[/folder]] |
| 805 | |
| 806 | [[folder:Medium]] |
| 807 | [[quoteright:120:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/41_mediumhgss.png]] |
| 808 | [[caption-width-right:120:''[=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=]'' variant]] |
| 809 | |
| 810 | Older women who are Itako (Blind Shaman). They only appear in Generation II and their remakes as Gym Trainers for Morty and Sabrina. |
| 811 | ---- |
| 812 | * PsychicPowers: As Gym trainers of the Saffron gym they specialize in Psychic-type Pokémon. |
| 813 | * SoulPower: They use the Ghost-type Gastly and Haunter as Gym Trainers of the Ecruteak Gym. |
| 814 | * SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: To Channelers, being Ghost-type users with Shinto trappings. |
| 815 | |
| 816 | [[/folder]] |
| 817 | |
| 818 | [[folder:Ninja Boy]] |
| 819 | [[quoteright:292:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/42_ninjaboyoras.png]] |
| 820 | [[caption-width-right:292:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 821 | |
| 822 | Young boys dressed in ninja outfits. They hide in the scenery and ambush passing trainers. They prefer Poison-types (typically the Zubat line in Sinnoh and the Koffing line in Hoenn) as well as Ninjask. The Ninja Boys are only seen in Gen's III and IV, as well as the Hoenn remakes. |
| 823 | ---- |
| 824 | * {{Kiai}}: Some of them do battle cries when ambushing the player. |
| 825 | * NinjaBrat: Often immature children training to be ninjas. |
| 826 | * PaperThinDisguise: They are very easy to spot, especially when they are disguised as trees. However, in ORAS they are much harder to spot, such as hiding under ash piles in Route 113 and under shallow water in Flannery's Gym where their only telltale sign is the bubbles, which are very easy to miss. |
| 827 | * PoisonousPerson: They specialize in Poison-types. |
| 828 | [[/folder]] |
| 829 | |
| 830 | [[folder:Parasol Lady]] |
| 831 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/43_parasolladyoras.png]] |
| 832 | [[caption-width-right:200:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 833 | |
| 834 | They are women in raincoats carrying a parasol who debuted in the Hoenn region. They are usually found in rainy areas. |
| 835 | ---- |
| 836 | * AlwaysFemale: Parasol Ladies are a female-only Trainer class. |
| 837 | * MakingASplash: They use a wide variety of Pokémon, but they tend to specialize in the Water-type. |
| 838 | * ParasolOfPrettiness: Quite a number of them comment on the importance of their parasols. |
| 839 | * PinkMeansFeminine: The Parasol Ladies' outfits consist of pink parasols, rain coats & rain boots in Generation IV & V. |
| 840 | * WeatherManipulation: They often carry Castform or other Pokémon with Rain Dance or Sunny Day. |
| 841 | [[/folder]] |
| 842 | |
| 843 | [[folder:Poké Fan]] |
| 844 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/44_pokefansoras.png]] |
| 845 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variants]] |
| 846 | |
| 847 | Members of Pokémon fan clubs, they are middle aged men and women with various Pokémon merchandise. They usually carry Pokémon of the Fairy egg group (not necessarily Fairy type), and the men are often seen with their kids while the women tote around Pokémon toys. |
| 848 | ---- |
| 849 | * {{Cosplay}}: In some games, male Poké Fans carry young children in Pikachu or Pancham costumes. |
| 850 | * DubNameChange: From "Lovers' Club," a reference to Gen I's Pokémon Fan Club which itself was originally called the same. |
| 851 | * EyesAlwaysShut: Since Gen II, their sprites and in-game models show them with closed eyes. |
| 852 | * GirlsLoveStuffedAnimals: All of the female Poké Fans save for those in ''ORAS'' are depicted with Pokémon dolls. |
| 853 | * {{Otaku}}: They are well-known for bragging about their Pokémon. |
| 854 | * RidiculouslyCuteCritter: They like cute Pokémon. |
| 855 | * ReusedCharacterDesign: Poké Fans in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' are modeled after their ''VideoGame/PokemonOmegaRubyAndAlphaSapphire'' design. |
| 856 | * UniqueEnemy: The Double Battle variant Poké Fan Family only appears once in ''X and Y''. |
| 857 | [[/folder]] |
| 858 | |
| 859 | [[folder:Pokémon Breeder]] |
| 860 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/breeder_nursing_tcg.png]] |
| 861 | [[caption-width-right:350:''Sword and Shield'' variants]] |
| 862 | |
| 863 | Trainers who carefully select the improvement for future generations. They usually carry multiple Pokémon of various types and a couple of baby Pokémon. They are often seen near Pokémon Daycares. |
| 864 | ---- |
| 865 | * {{Cowboy}}: In ''Sun and Moon'' they work in ranches and have the same designs as the Ranchers and Cowgirls from the Sinnoh games. |
| 866 | * LeeroyJenkins: They have large aggro sight, and in ''[=B2W2=]'', they will come up to the player when they are ready for a rematch when the player returns to their areas, even when not talked to. |
| 867 | * MarathonBoss: They tend to have full parties when you battle them, but thankfully they also tend to use unevolved and baby Pokémon. |
| 868 | * PalmOnCheekPose: The female Breeder's losing animation in ''Sun and Moon'' has them put their palm on their cheek. |
| 869 | * RoughOveralls: Breeders in ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY''[[note]]Starting with the male trainers in ''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite''[[/note]] are dressed in overalls, keeping them clean while working at a breeding center. Later versions leaned more into the OverallsAndGingham look to evoke farming aspects of Pokemon breeding. The only versions that revert back to an apron over clothes instead are the remake games,[[note]]''Omega Ruby''/''Alpha Sapphire'' and ''Brilliant Diamond''/''Shining Pearl''[[/note]] where they originally had the look. |
| 870 | * UniqueEnemy: ''Ruby'', ''Sapphire'', and their remakes only contain one Breeder of each gender: Lydia and Isaac on Route 117 near the Day Care. |
| 871 | * WrongGenreSavvy: Somewhat, they would probably end up better if they raise those handpicked Pokémon first. |
| 872 | * ZergRush: Their Pokémon are usually weak but often come in teams of six. |
| 873 | [[/folder]] |
| 874 | |
| 875 | [[folder:Poké Kid]] |
| 876 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/poke_kid_swsh.png]] |
| 877 | [[caption-width-right:350:''Sword and Shield'' variants]] |
| 878 | |
| 879 | Little kids wearing Pokémon costumes. Gen IV has Pikachu Girls who only use Pokémon in the Pikachu family, while Gen VIII has Pikachu Boys and Eevee Girls. |
| 880 | ---- |
| 881 | * {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Some of them want to be actual Pokémon. |
| 882 | * {{Cosplay}}: They're dressed up as Pokémon. In fact, in the overworld the sprites for Pikachu Girls are identical to actual Pikachu. |
| 883 | * DubNameChange: From "Make-Believe Pokémon." |
| 884 | * FragileSpeedster: Generally, Pikachu Kids' only Pokémon are Pikachu. Pikachu is fairly fast but is very fragile. |
| 885 | * GracefulLoser: Even when they're beaten, Eevee Girls never lose their chipper smile and demeanor. |
| 886 | * NonElemental: Eevee Girls use Eevee, which are Normal-types. |
| 887 | * PerpetualSmiler: Eevee Girls are constantly smiling, even after they lose. |
| 888 | * PromotedToPlayable: In ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'': |
| 889 | ** An Eevee Girl named Eve was made a playable sync pair in November 2023 with Eevee as her Pokémon. |
| 890 | ** In 2024 a Pikachu Boy named Petey was added as a playable sync pair with a female Pikachu as his partner Pokémon. |
| 891 | * RidiculouslyCuteCritter: Pikachu Kids tend to use Pikachu, while Eevee Girls use Eevee, both of which are considered very cute in-universe. |
| 892 | * ShockAndAwe: Pikachu Kids use the Pikachu evolution family, which are Electric-types. |
| 893 | [[/folder]] |
| 894 | |
| 895 | [[folder:Poké Maniac]] |
| 896 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/47_pokemaniacoras.png]] |
| 897 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 898 | |
| 899 | Fanatical Pokémon fanboys, they adore Pokémon in the "Monster" Egg Group -- their Japanese name is even "{{Kaiju}} Maniac". |
| 900 | ---- |
| 901 | * CharacterizationMarchesOn: Prior to Gen III, Poké Maniacs were boys with dark hair and long coats. Since Gen III they've been {{Retcon}}ned as Pokémon-cosplaying otakus. |
| 902 | * {{Cosplay}}: They dress up as Pokémon, mainly as Pokémon in the Monster Egg group. |
| 903 | * DubNameChange: They were originally known as Kaiju Maniacs. |
| 904 | * MightyGlacier: They tend to use slow but powerful Pokémon such as the Aron line, Rhyhorn line, and Slowpoke line. |
| 905 | * {{Otaku}}: Obviously designed with this in mind. Made more obvious from Gen III onwards when they start cosplaying Pokémon. |
| 906 | [[/folder]] |
| 907 | |
| 908 | [[folder:Pokémon Ranger]] |
| 909 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/48_pokemonrangersoras.png]] |
| 910 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variants]] |
| 911 | |
| 912 | Rangers are trainers that are concerned in protecting the environment and wild Pokémon as well as helping lost and injured travelers. Early on, they specialized in Grass-type Pokémon, but recently they may carry various types of Pokémon, similar to Ace Trainers. |
| 913 | ---- |
| 914 | * AmericansAreCowboys: As Unova is based on America, their male Pokémon Rangers have the looks of cowboys. |
| 915 | * AscendedExtra: They have [[VideoGame/PokemonRanger their own spin-off series of games]]. |
| 916 | * EliteMooks: Like Ace Trainers, they are some of the tougher generic trainers in the game. One of them even lampshades this in ''Pokémon X and Y'', claiming Rangers to be equal in strength to Ace Trainers. |
| 917 | * GreenThumb: In Generation III, they mostly used Grass-type Pokémon. Ramos also uses them as Gym Trainers. |
| 918 | * NatureHero: Pokémon Rangers protect the environment with the aid of their Pokémon. |
| 919 | * RetCon: After they are characterized as Ace Trainers as {{Nature Hero}}es from Gen IV onwards, ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' changed the Rangers' teams to be more diverse instead of training mostly Grass-types in the originals. |
| 920 | * StealthExpert: Some Unovan Rangers hide in inconspicuous objects on the overworld to sneak up on the player. |
| 921 | * TomboyishPonytail: The female Hoenn Rangers wear their hair in ponytails that stick out from behind their caps. |
| 922 | [[/folder]] |
| 923 | |
| 924 | [[folder:Police Officer/Policeman/Officer]] |
| 925 | [[quoteright:279:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/police_swsh.png]] |
| 926 | [[caption-width-right:279:''Sword and Shield'' variant]] |
| 927 | |
| 928 | Police Officers could first be battled in Generation II, but were known as simply Officers at the time. They were next known as Policeman in Gens IV and V, and then became Police Officers in ''Sun and Moon''. They frequently use doglike Pokémon and in ''Diamond & Pearl'' only use members of the Machop and Hoothoot lines. |
| 929 | ---- |
| 930 | * ExoticEyeDesigns: Galarian cops have huge, sparkly, brightly colored blue eyes that wouldn't look out of place on a little girl in a {{Moe}}-centric show. Galarian cops also happen to be middle-aged balding overweight men. The effect is striking, to say the least. |
| 931 | * LawmanBaton: They're police officers who wield batons in their sprites. |
| 932 | * NocturnalMooks: Most can only be fought at night. Unovan and Alolan Policemen, however, can be fought at any time of the day. |
| 933 | * PlayingWithFire: Many battle with the Fire-type Growlithe line. |
| 934 | * PoliceAreUseless: One officer in Alola has a post-battle comment that lampshades this. |
| 935 | -->"Alola is pretty peaceful, so it's okay to be weak." |
| 936 | * RedOniBlueOni: The nighttime Blue to the Jogger's morning Red. To explain, Joggers can only be battled in the morning while Police Officers can only be battled at night. However, this doesn't apply for the Police Officers in ''Black and White'' and ''Sun and Moon'', who can now be battled at any time. |
| 937 | [[/folder]] |
| 938 | |
| 939 | [[folder:Preschooler]] |
| 940 | [[quoteright:290:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/preschoolers_sm.png]] |
| 941 | [[caption-width-right:290:''Sun and Moon'' variants]] |
| 942 | |
| 943 | First appearing in the Unova games, they are very young children who have Pokémon with them as playmates. They generally tend to show up around routes or towns with Daycare Centers, playgrounds or preschools. |
| 944 | ---- |
| 945 | * BoyishShorts: With the exception of ''X and Y'' (where they're wearing what are more like cuffed sweatpants), the boy Prescoolers are always wearing shorts--and they're the youngest trainers in the games, even younger than the Youngsters and Lasses and often use unevolved Pokémon. |
| 946 | * CheerfulChild: They're quite young and don't seem to mind if they lose. |
| 947 | * DubNameChange: Called Kindergartners in Japanese. |
| 948 | * GenkiGirl: Or Genki Boy. As expected of children their age, they're very enthusiastic. |
| 949 | * GirlishPigtails: The girls are preschoolers who wear pigtails. |
| 950 | * GracefulLoser: Female Preschoolers in Alola appear to be jumping for joy when they lose. |
| 951 | * ImprobableAge: |
| 952 | ** Many trainers set off on their journey at the age of around 10, but these children are even younger than that, which doesn't stop them from battling you. |
| 953 | ** They are among the [=NPCs=] that can set a shop in Join Avenue. So, you can get treated to the sight of a preschool child managing an antique store, a Pokémon dojo, a hair salon, or a store that sells rare products by the bulk. |
| 954 | * ReusedCharacterDesign: Preschoolers in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' are modeled after their ''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite'' design. |
| 955 | * SoreLoser: Male Preschoolers's defeat poses show them yelling angrily. |
| 956 | * WiseBeyondTheirYears: Can be rather philosophical in ''Black and White''. |
| 957 | --> '''Perschooler''': Rrrraaaaar! I'll run! You gonna chase me? You run! Am I gonna chase you? Change your perspective -- and the reality changes. |
| 958 | [[/folder]] |
| 959 | |
| 960 | [[folder:Psychic]] |
| 961 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/51_psychicoras.png]] |
| 962 | [[caption-width-right:300:Generation VI variant]] |
| 963 | |
| 964 | Teenagers with supernatural powers like telekinesis and precognition, they're typically found in areas with a "mystical" atmosphere (like ruins) and specialize in Psychic and later Ghost-types. They start off wearing labcoats, but are phased out to be more mystical from Gen III onwards. |
| 965 | ---- |
| 966 | * AdaptedOut: The Female Psychics from RSE don't appear in ORAS. This may have been due to the Hex Maniacs establishing themselves as female counterparts to the male Psychics in ''X and Y''. |
| 967 | * BadassLongcoat: They wear what look like lab coats in Gen I. |
| 968 | * BossInMookClothing: One of the most powerful classes, especially in Gen I where the Psychic-type dominates. |
| 969 | * BrainsAndBrawn: In the Gen VI games, a Psychic can pair up with a Black Belt to form a Brains & Brawn duo. |
| 970 | * DarkerAndEdgier: In Gen III they have messy purple hair, no shoes, and clothing that is a bit ragged looking. |
| 971 | * DubNameChange: From "Psychiccer." |
| 972 | * EyesAlwaysShut: In about half of their appearances their eyes are closed. Must be all that concentrating. |
| 973 | * HighCollarOfDoom: In ''X'' and ''Y''. |
| 974 | * IdiotHair: Oddly, they're most commonly portrayed as having an ''ahoge'', despite not being portrayed as unintelligent in any way. |
| 975 | * MagicalBarefooter: Psychics in ''RSE'', ''[=DPPt=]'', ''XY'', and ''BDSP'' are all telekinetics that go around barefoot. |
| 976 | * MagicalGesture: They go with this instead of the PstandardPsychicPstance. |
| 977 | * MindOverMatter: Their sprites display them levitating Poké Balls in auras of psychic power. |
| 978 | * OrangeBlueContrast: Their robes in ''[=FireRed=]'' and ''[=LeafGreen=]'' are blue with orange accents. |
| 979 | * PowerFloats: Well, power makes their Poké Balls float. |
| 980 | * PowerGlows: From Gen III onward they're surrounded by psychic energy. |
| 981 | * PurpleIsPowerful: They always have some on them, be it clothing, hair, aura, etc, and happen to be strong trainers. |
| 982 | * PsychicPowers: Psychic-type specialists who have their own psychic abilities, most blatantly telekinesis. |
| 983 | * RaceLift: The males are all darker in Gen V. |
| 984 | * SquishyWizard: Naturally given their type of choice, their teams tend to have high Special Attack but poor defenses. |
| 985 | * SoulPower: Starting in Generation 4, they also use Ghost-type Pokémon. |
| 986 | [[/folder]] |
| 987 | |
| 988 | [[folder:Punk Guy and Punk Girl]] |
| 989 | [[quoteright:305:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/punk_pair.png]] |
| 990 | [[caption-width-right:305:''Sun and Moon'' variants]] |
| 991 | |
| 992 | Delinquent teenagers who use [[CombatPragmatist Dark]] and [[PoisonousPerson Poison-type]] Pokémon. |
| 993 | ---- |
| 994 | * AdaptationalNationality: The Punk Girls in ''X and Y'' and ''Sun and Moon'' are depicted in TheQuincyPunk kind of way in terms of fashion. Punk Girls in ''Masters'' on the other hand are more like {{Gyaru Girl}}s with Chinese-inspired clothing. |
| 995 | * BattleCouple: In Kalos, a couple can battle as a Punk Couple, and in Alola, a Punk Pair. |
| 996 | * CollaredByFashion: Punk Girls has Chokers with Poké Balls on them. |
| 997 | * CurtainsMatchTheWindow: Alolan Punks have hair and eyes that match exactly, blue for Guys and pink for Girls. |
| 998 | * DelinquentHair: The ones from Gen VI have partially shaven heads. Punk Guys have spiky teal hair while Punk Girls sport pink diamond-shaped braids. |
| 999 | * DubNameChange: From "Bad Guy" and "Bad Girl," both rendered in GratuitousEnglish. |
| 1000 | * FaceOfAThug: Despite their menacing appearances, they can be quite amiable. |
| 1001 | * HellBentForLeather: The Punk Guy wears a black leather jacket. |
| 1002 | * {{Jerkass}}: Most of them, especially the battleable ones in Lumiose City, have a tendency to be rude. Averted in Gen VII where most of the encountered ones are surprisingly nice, possibly to differentiate them from the [[YouAllLookFamiliar similar looking]] Team Skull Grunts. |
| 1003 | * PinkGirlBlueBoy: Punk Guys have blue hair, while Punk Girls have pink hair. |
| 1004 | * SpikesOfVillainy: Metal studs on the Kalos Punk Guy's jacket. |
| 1005 | * VillainousCheekbones: The Punk Guys in Kalos have prominent cheekbones that make them look sinister. |
| 1006 | * YouALLLookFamiliar: Alola's Punks are Team Skull Grunts without any of the skull apparel, save the white cross on their shirts, and some are implied to be former Skull grunts. [[spoiler:In ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'''s credits sequence, when Guzma and Plumeria tell the Team Skull Grunts about the team getting disbanded, they all quickly change their clothes to become Punk Boys and Punk Girls.]] |
| 1007 | [[/folder]] |
| 1008 | |
| 1009 | [[folder:Rancher/Cowgirl/Belle & Pa]] |
| 1010 | [[quoteright:120:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/82_belleandpadp.png]] |
| 1011 | [[caption-width-right:120:''Diamond and Pearl'' variants]] |
| 1012 | |
| 1013 | A group of trainer-classes that were introduced in Gen IV's ''Diamond and Pearl''. Rancher trainers are depicted as middle-aged cowboy men while the Cowgirl is a young woman that serves as the daughter of the Rancher. Their designs are reused for the Pokémon Breeders in ''Sun and Moon''. |
| 1014 | |
| 1015 | A double-battle variant can also be battled against, which they're classified as the "Belle & Pa" trainer-class or simply "Ranchers" in ''Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl''. |
| 1016 | ---- |
| 1017 | * {{Cowboy}}: The Ranchers and Cowgirls are these. |
| 1018 | * DubNameChange: Ranchers were originally "Farm Men" while the Belle & Pa variant was changed from "Farm Parent & Child" |
| 1019 | * DualBoss: The Belle & Pa variant of these trainers serve as a Double Battle. |
| 1020 | * RetCon: Apart from keeping a couple Ponytas, the teams of all these trainers go through a complete overhaul in ''Platinum''. One notable change is Cowgirl Shelley having her ''five'' Bidoofs swapped out for a single Ponyta. |
| 1021 | * TookALevelInBadass: Rematching Rancher Marco will cause his Pokémon to eventually become high level 50+ powerhouses. |
| 1022 | [[/folder]] |
| 1023 | |
| 1024 | [[folder:Rich Boy and Lady]] |
| 1025 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/53_richboyladyoras.png]] |
| 1026 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variants]] |
| 1027 | |
| 1028 | Debuting in ''Ruby & Sapphire'', they're usually a well-dressed young man/woman and are usually quite arrogant. However, they tend to be very weak, but give excellent rewards. In ''X and Y'', they can only be found in the Battle Chateau (under different titles) and Battle Maison. |
| 1029 | ---- |
| 1030 | * BoisterousWeakling: Rich Boys are usually quite loud, which is humorous because their teams are inevitably very weak. |
| 1031 | * ConspicuousConsumption: Often use expensive Full Restores to heal their low-leveled Pokémon when cheaper items like Potions would have done just as well. |
| 1032 | * DubNameChange: Ladies are known in Japanese as "{{Ojou}}", whereas Rich Boys were known as "Bocchan," effectively the male equivalent term. |
| 1033 | * PinataEnemy: Not only are they weak, they give an amazing amount of money. As a bonus, some of their Pokémon carry Nuggets which can be sold if they're stolen. |
| 1034 | * RegalRinglets: The Lady in [[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Spr_FRLG_Lady.png [=FRLG=]]] when you look closely. |
| 1035 | * SharpDressedMan: The Rich Boys tend to be dressed in suits. |
| 1036 | * SimpleYetOpulent: Ladies in general usually wear more simplistic dresses that look nice, along with matching StylishSunhats. |
| 1037 | * UpperClassTwit: They're usually very weak battlers, and a bit ditzy. You can expect a lot of Rich Boys to waste powerful healing items on low-leveled Pokémon. |
| 1038 | [[/folder]] |
| 1039 | |
| 1040 | [[folder:Rising Star and Rising Star Duo]] |
| 1041 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rising_star_duo.png]] |
| 1042 | [[caption-width-right:350:''Sun and Moon'' variants]] |
| 1043 | |
| 1044 | Debuting in ''X & Y'', they are stronger School Kids or younger Ace Trainers. |
| 1045 | |
| 1046 | A double-battle variant was then introduced in ''Sun and Moon'' as the Rising Star Duo trainer-class. |
| 1047 | ---- |
| 1048 | * BadassBookworm: Rising Stars in Alola tend to flex their knowledge of Pokémon and battle strategy or otherwise present themselves as bookish, and tend to be among the tougher trainers in the early game. One of them directly quotes ''Literature/{{The Art of War|SunTzu}}''. |
| 1049 | * BattleCouple: In Alola, a pair of Rising Stars may battle together as a Rising Star Duo. |
| 1050 | * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The Brains to the Lasses' Beauty and the Youth Athletes' Brawn, being {{Badass Bookworm}}s. |
| 1051 | * ClassyCravat: Both genders' outfits in Kalos include a cravat. |
| 1052 | * ClosestThingWeGot: Two Rising Stars take the place of a Camper and a Bug Catcher when trying to imitate Kanto's Nugget Bridge in Alola's Malie Garden. |
| 1053 | * DubNameChange: From [[GratuitousEnglish Hope Trainer]] and Hope Combination. |
| 1054 | * ModestyShorts: Worn by the girls in Gen VI since they're wearing skirts and their artwork pose exposes the underside of their skirts. |
| 1055 | * PintSizedPowerhouse: They are encountered early in the game, and as children tend to be short, but they already have plenty of skill. |
| 1056 | * ReusedCharacterDesign: Rising Stars in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' are modeled after their ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'' design. |
| 1057 | * SchoolUniformsAreTheNewBlack: The Alola Rising Stars appear to be wearing school uniforms. |
| 1058 | * SoreLoser: |
| 1059 | ** Female Alolan Rising Stars look angry in their defeat poses. |
| 1060 | ** Male Alolan Rising Stars downplay this. They're visibly irritated, but not to the extent of their female counterparts. |
| 1061 | * SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: To Campers and Picnickers, as they appear in the early game with a diverse team but are phased out later on. |
| 1062 | %%* TownGirls: In ''Sun and Moon'', the females are the Neither to the Youth Athletes' Butch and the Lasses' Neither. |
| 1063 | |
| 1064 | [[/folder]] |
| 1065 | |
| 1066 | [[folder:Rocker]] |
| 1067 | [[quoteright:120:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rocker_pokemon_lets_go.png]] |
| 1068 | [[caption-width-right:120:''Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'' variant]] |
| 1069 | |
| 1070 | Rock music fans that mainly use Voltorb and Electrode. They only appear in the Kanto games. |
| 1071 | ---- |
| 1072 | * DubNameChange: From "Electric Group," explaining the lack of music paraphanalia. |
| 1073 | * ShockAndAwe: They mainly use the Electric-type Voltorb family in battle, and the only ones they use that are not part of the Voltorb family (a Magnemite in ''Red and Blue'' and an Ampharos in ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]'') are also Electric-type. |
| 1074 | |
| 1075 | [[/folder]] |
| 1076 | |
| 1077 | [[folder:Roller Skaters]] |
| 1078 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/56_rollerskatersxy.png]] |
| 1079 | [[caption-width-right:300:''X and Y'' variants]] |
| 1080 | |
| 1081 | Young people who ride around on Roller skates who debuted in ''X and Y''. They have a preference for faster Pokémon that are available. |
| 1082 | ---- |
| 1083 | %%* BareFistedMonk: Korrina uses them as Gym Trainers, so they use fighting Pokémon. |
| 1084 | * DubNameChange: From the grammatically incorrect [[GratuitousEnglish Roller Skate]]. |
| 1085 | * GirlishPigtails: The female ones wear pigtails that signify their childish nature. |
| 1086 | * FragileSpeedster: Outside of the Shalour Gym, Roller Skaters generally use Pokémon that are fast, but frail. |
| 1087 | * PunnyName: In the English version, most of the Roller Skaters names are references to Roller Skating. |
| 1088 | * RollerBladeGood: They're Pokémon trainers who happen to be roller skaters. |
| 1089 | [[/folder]] |
| 1090 | |
| 1091 | [[folder:Ruin Maniac]] |
| 1092 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/57_ruinmaniacoras.png]] |
| 1093 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 1094 | |
| 1095 | Explorers usually found near historical ruins and caves who debuted in ''Ruby & Sapphire''. They usually use Ground-type Pokémon. |
| 1096 | ---- |
| 1097 | * AbsentMindedProfessor: The Ruin Maniac in Route 111's desert is unsure if he has been adventuring for 30 or 40 years. The Ruin Maniac near the Ancient Tomb comments that he can't see the aforementioned ruins' entrance, even if it has been unlocked by the player in the Sealed Chamber. |
| 1098 | * AdventurerArchaeologist: Ruin Maniacs have the look down pat, and they're explorers who know how to Pokémon battle. That said, while they pay lip service to the idea, they seem to be actual researchers. |
| 1099 | * DishingOutDirt: They specialize in Rock, Ground and [[ExtraOreDinary Steel-type]] Pokémon. |
| 1100 | * {{Expy}}: The Gen IV sprite resembles Franchise/IndianaJones. |
| 1101 | * FedoraOfAsskicking: Sinnoh Ruin Maniacs wear fedoras, fitting since they were based on Indiana Jones. |
| 1102 | * WalkingSpoiler: Back in ''Ruby and Sapphire'', most of the few Ruin Maniacs that were in the game were located near the Regis' tombs. |
| 1103 | [[/folder]] |
| 1104 | |
| 1105 | [[folder:Sage and Elder]] |
| 1106 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/85_sageelderhgss.png]] |
| 1107 | [[caption-width-right:200:''[=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=]'' variants]] |
| 1108 | |
| 1109 | Only appearing in the Johto games, they are monks who exclusively appear in the Sprout Tower to test new trainers. In the ''[=HeartGold and SoulSilver=]'' remakes, the Elder trainer-class was added as a higher Sage ranking. |
| 1110 | ---- |
| 1111 | * AdaptedOut: In Generation II, two Sages appear as Gym Trainers in the Ecruteak Gym. They were replaced by two Mediums in the remakes. They still appear in the Sprout Tower though. |
| 1112 | * DubNameChange: Called Monks in Japanese and Ascetics in the Korean version of ''HGSS''. In the latter, their sprite was altered to remove their prayer beads and add a red robe due to laws about Japanese culture in media. |
| 1113 | * GreenThumb: The ones in Sprout Tower use Bellsprout, a Grass-Type. |
| 1114 | * TheOwlKnowingOne: Some carry the Hoothoot line with them, to signify their wise nature. |
| 1115 | * PunnyName: "Elder Li" as in "elderly". |
| 1116 | * {{Retcon}}: Elder Li was formerly a Sage trainer-class in ''Gold and Silver''. |
| 1117 | * UniqueEnemy: Elder Li of Sprout Tower is the only Elder trainer-class known to exist. However, it's basically the ranking above Sage. |
| 1118 | [[/folder]] |
| 1119 | |
| 1120 | [[folder:Sailor]] |
| 1121 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/59_sailororas.png]] |
| 1122 | [[caption-width-right:200:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 1123 | |
| 1124 | Sailors are the crew of the various ships, as such, they are often seen in ports or on board ships. They specialize in Water- and Fighting-types. |
| 1125 | ---- |
| 1126 | %%* BareFistedMonk: Many Sailors prefer to use some Fighting-types on their teams, such as the Machop line. |
| 1127 | * BicepPolishingGesture: They do this in their Gen II and III sprites. Since this looks very similar to the obscene "bras d'honneur" gesture, equivalent to FlippingTheBird, used in much of Eastern and Southern Europe and Latin America, international versions of ''RSE'' edit the sprite to put his hand below his elbow. |
| 1128 | * BoisterousBruiser: Many of the Sailor trainers turn out to be enthusiastic battlers. |
| 1129 | * MakingASplash: Many of them specialize in Water Pokémon, as already mentioned. |
| 1130 | * ManlyMan: They are rugged, muscular men used to heavy work and tend to boast about how manly they are. This is reflected by their preference for the tough-looking Machop line. |
| 1131 | * ShockAndAwe: The Sailor in Lt. Surge's Gym is the only one who doesn't specialize in Water- or Fighting-types, instead using Electric-types--specifically, Pikachu in most of his appearances and Magnemite in ''Yellow''. |
| 1132 | * SleevesAreForWimps: The Sailors in Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn are burly men wearing sleeveless shirts. |
| 1133 | [[/folder]] |
| 1134 | |
| 1135 | [[folder:Scuba Diver and Free Diver]] |
| 1136 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/60_scubadiversoras.png]] |
| 1137 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variants]] |
| 1138 | |
| 1139 | Debuting in ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'', they are men and women in wetsuits and diving gear and usually found in underwater areas. |
| 1140 | ---- |
| 1141 | * AquaticMook: All of them can only be battled underwater. |
| 1142 | * DubNameChange: Scuba Divers are simply Divers in Japanese, while Free Divers are instead Shell Divers. |
| 1143 | * MakingASplash: They specialize in Water-type Pokémon. |
| 1144 | * SensualSpandex: They wear wetsuits. |
| 1145 | * SuperNotDrowningSkills: Free Divers don't use breathing gear, preferring to hold their breaths. And they can hold it for absurdly long, inhuman amounts of time. One of them even states she's more comfortable underwater than above it. |
| 1146 | * TheUnintelligible: Considering that the Divers are only found underwater, it's hard to understand what they're saying outside of "bloops" or "glugs". Thankfully, the player is provided with translations of their dialogue in parentheses. |
| 1147 | [[/folder]] |
| 1148 | |
| 1149 | [[folder:School Kid]] |
| 1150 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/61_schoolkidsoras.png]] |
| 1151 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 1152 | |
| 1153 | Young children with school bags, they usually appear early on with unevolved Pokémon, especially around the region's Trainer School. Initially only Schoolboys exist, but the introduction of female variants renames the class to the gender-neutral School Kid. In Generation VI, two trainer classes called Schoolboys and Schoolgirls were introduced. |
| 1154 | ---- |
| 1155 | * AllThereInTheManual: According to a Game Freak staff interview, the Super Nerds used to be School Kids when they were younger. |
| 1156 | * AdorablyPrecociousChild: Most of them are rather mature for their age. |
| 1157 | * BoyishShorts: Initially Schoolboys in the first two generations were pictured in school shorts to make them more like young kids in the early grades of school. They later were aged up and put into full pants, showing they're older than the aforementioned Youngsters and the later-added Preschoolers, even if not adults compared to other trainers. |
| 1158 | * DubNameChange: Their Japanese class name translates to "Coming Home From CramSchool," which would have been a mouthful. |
| 1159 | * GirlishPigtails: The Schoolgirls from Unova wear pigtails. |
| 1160 | * NerdGlasses: The male Hoenn School Kids are nerdy-looking and wear glasses. |
| 1161 | * PuppyLove: {{Implied}} with one Schoolgirl in the Galarian Battle Tower who claims she's going to go vent to her boyfriend in her defeat quote. |
| 1162 | * TookALevelInBadass: After a few rematches, some of them would have already evolved their Pokémon. |
| 1163 | [[/folder]] |
| 1164 | |
| 1165 | [[folder:Scientist]] |
| 1166 | [[quoteright:234:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/scientist_sm.png]] |
| 1167 | [[caption-width-right:234:''Sun and Moon'' variant]] |
| 1168 | |
| 1169 | Appearing in the first games, Scientists are, you guessed it, scientists. Notably, Scientists are sometimes employed by the villainous team of the region, standing out from the rank and file Grunts for it. They specialize in Electric and Poison-types, and in later games add Steels and Psychics to the mix, as well as the occasional fossil Pokémon. |
| 1170 | ---- |
| 1171 | * DubNameChange: Originally Researchers in Japan. Before Generation V, the Japanese games called them [[MadScientist Researchers Gone Mad]]. |
| 1172 | * EvilGenius: You can sometimes find scientists helping the local villains, especially in the earlier generations. One Scientist in Blaine's gym in ''[=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=]'' points out that the actual good Scientists don't like how they've become stereotyped as villains because of this. |
| 1173 | * FaceHeelTurn: Many of the Kanto Scientists are turncoat Silph employees who presumably felt betrayed by their company, if one Scientist's dialogue is anything to go by. |
| 1174 | * ForScience: Their motivation most any time they appear is the search for knowledge, even if it happens to be amoral, as is the case for those who get involved in villainous teams. |
| 1175 | * LabcoatOfScienceAndMedicine: As befittting of scientists, they all wear labcoats. |
| 1176 | * MadScientist: In the games before Generation V (and the remakes of those games), Scientists were portrayed as mad scientists. The ''[=HeartGold=]'' and ''[=SoulSilver=]'' Scientists make it obvious with their torn lab coats and crooked grins, but the ''[=Let’s Go Pikachu=]'' and ''[=Let’s Go Eevee=]'' Scientists also look fairly crazed, with purple chemicals splattered on their clothes. Justified since most of them work with an evil organization in these games. |
| 1177 | * MechanicalLifeforms: Though the association is downplayed in later games as more Pokémon come into being, they're associated with man-made Pokémon like Magnemite, Voltorb, Grimer, Klink, and Porygon. |
| 1178 | * NerdGlasses: Scientists are ''always'' depicted wearing glasses. |
| 1179 | * OpaqueNerdGlasses: Male Scientists in all of their appearances have thick glasses lenses. |
| 1180 | * ReassignedToAntarctica: The only given reason for the [[FaceHeelTurn Face-Heel Turns]] among the Silph-based Scientists is because one of them had been assigned to the company's outpost somewhere in the Russian outback (Ponaya Tunguska in the Japanese version and Tiksi in the English and German versions).[[note]]In the French version, he makes a cultural reference instead, accusing the President of assigning him to a post in Triffouilly-les-Oies, a fictional location used by the French to refer to the middle of nowhere.[[/note]] In the ''Let's Go'' games, this gets changed to "the boondocks" due to EarthDrift. |
| 1181 | * ReusedCharacterDesign: Scientists in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' are modeled after their ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'' design. |
| 1182 | [[/folder]] |
| 1183 | |
| 1184 | [[folder:Sightseer]] |
| 1185 | [[quoteright:299:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sm_sightseers.png]] |
| 1186 | [[caption-width-right:299:In ''Sun and Moon'']] |
| 1187 | |
| 1188 | First appearing in ''Pokémon Battle Revolution'', they made their main series debut in ''Sun and Moon''. They are men and women wearing large hats and with a smartphone in hand. Like Tourists, they often use Pokémon from the other regions, as well as normal variants of Alola variant types, though they seem more based in stereotypes about American tourists. |
| 1189 | ---- |
| 1190 | * BattleCouple: A pair consisting of a male and female Sightseer are called Honeymooners. |
| 1191 | * BlushSticker: Their cheeks are constantly blushing. |
| 1192 | * ConfusionFu: Their Pokémon generally fall under the category of Pokémon from other regions, which could be just about anything due to the lack of specifics. |
| 1193 | * CultureClash: A Johtonian Sightseer you meet in Malie City's library notes this when she mentions getting yelled at for using non-designated Pokémon for flying instead of the Ride Pager designated Charizard, before gifting you the Fly TM. |
| 1194 | * DishingOutDirt: ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' gives the female Sightseer Naomi the Ground-Type Kantonian Sandslash as a sync pair. |
| 1195 | * MythologyGag: Female Sightseers have smartphones, and at the beginning of a battle swipe the screen in a way that suggests they're playing ''VideoGame/PokemonGo''. |
| 1196 | * PinataEnemy: They award more money than most other trainer classes, though less than Gentlemen/Madames. Considering how they're on vacation in a region priding itself on tourism, it makes sense that they've saved up some good money. One Sightseer in the Poni Pokémon Center will give you ''six'' Nuggets after defeating him on top of the already big payout for winning. |
| 1197 | * PromotedToPlayable: ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' introduces Naomi, a female Sightseer, as a free Sync Pair and also the first playable generic NPC from the mainline series. |
| 1198 | * TrueBlueFemininity: The females wear light-blue sundresses. |
| 1199 | * UndergroundMonkey: They often pull out Pokémon with Alolan counterparts. Being foreign sightseers, these will naturally be the mainland version. |
| 1200 | * ReusedCharacterDesign: Sighteers in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' are modeled after their ''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'' design. |
| 1201 | [[/folder]] |
| 1202 | |
| 1203 | [[folder:Sky Trainer]] |
| 1204 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/64_skytrainersxy.png]] |
| 1205 | [[caption-width-right:300:''X and Y'' variants]] |
| 1206 | |
| 1207 | Sky Trainers are a class exclusive to ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY''. They are people wearing sky suits that who only use Pokémon that can fly above the ground (i.e. Pokémon with hovering models). They can only be fought in a Sky Battle. |
| 1208 | ---- |
| 1209 | * BlowYouAway: They primarily use Flying-types, more specifically ones that fly in their in-game models, as per the rules of Sky Battles. |
| 1210 | * BossInMookClothing: Due to what may have been a developer oversight, Sky Trainer Colm along the Kalos Route 8 coast could end up being this. His Pokémon are at a higher level similar to the Surfing trainers along Route 8 who can only be battled later on once the player has obtained the Surf HM. However, the player can battle Colm earlier than the game expects since the Sky Trainer battle against him can be initiated at the edge of the walking coast by the Mago Berry Tree. As a result, it's possible for the player to have Pokémon around level 20 going up against Sky Trainer Colm's level 28 Mantyke, and level 29 Jumpluff, on the player's first visit to Route 8. |
| 1211 | * DramaticHighPerching: Whenever one comes across a Sky Trainer, they will always be atop some high peak/location looking down at the player. |
| 1212 | * NotQuiteFlight: They also use Levitating Pokémon. |
| 1213 | * SensualSpandex: Their wingsuits, which presumably allow them to be closer to their Pokémon during Sky Battles, are their trademark. |
| 1214 | * WindFromBeneathMyWings: They specialize in Flying Pokémon, as well as those with the Levitate ability; more specifically, these Pokémon are depicted hovering above the ground in their in-game models. Sky Trainers are also found in high places inaccessible to the player. |
| 1215 | [[/folder]] |
| 1216 | |
| 1217 | [[folder:Sports Players (Hoopster, Infielder, Linebacker, Smasher, Striker)]] |
| 1218 | [[quoteright:210:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sports_players_bw.png]] |
| 1219 | [[caption-width-right:210:In ''Black'' and ''White'']] |
| 1220 | |
| 1221 | A group of 5 sports-specializing Pokémon trainers that made their debut in ''Black and White''. So far, the sports trainers are exclusive to Gen V. Originally, they could only be battled within Nimbasa City's Small Court or Big Stadium, but in ''Black 2 and White 2'', some Smashers and Hoopsters appear at Village Bridge due to its nearly built outdoor tennis and basketball courts. |
| 1222 | ---- |
| 1223 | * BaseballEpisode: Each of these 5 trainers specialize in a different sport. |
| 1224 | ** Hoopster is a basketball player. |
| 1225 | ** Infielder is a baseball player. |
| 1226 | ** Linebacker is an American football player. |
| 1227 | ** Smasher is a tennis player. |
| 1228 | ** Striker is a soccer player. |
| 1229 | * DubNameChange: From Japanese: |
| 1230 | ** Hoopsters were Basketball Players |
| 1231 | ** Infielders were Baseball Players |
| 1232 | ** Linebackers were Footballers |
| 1233 | ** Smashers were [[GratuitousEnglish Tenis Players]] |
| 1234 | ** Strikers were Soccer Players. |
| 1235 | * TheSmurfettePrinciple: The Smashers are the only females amongst the sports trainers. |
| 1236 | * TookALevelInBadass: Players can return to the stadiums for rematches against the sports trainers. Most of which will have their Pokémon leveling up from the mid-20s to mid-60s, and having obtained additional Pokémon, after several rematches. |
| 1237 | [[/folder]] |
| 1238 | |
| 1239 | [[folder:Street Thug and Delinquent]] |
| 1240 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/64_thugdelinquentoras.png]] |
| 1241 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 1242 | |
| 1243 | Scary looking men and women debuting in ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'', they usually use Dark-type Pokémon, but they frequently use other types as well. |
| 1244 | ---- |
| 1245 | * BadassBack: Their Vs. portraits and official artworks have their backs turned to the player. |
| 1246 | * CombatPragmatist: They use Dark-type Pokémon to go along with their punk designs. |
| 1247 | * DarkIsEvil: The closest thing to a villainous team that aren't their grunts, and they tend to be unscrupulous individuals who tend to use Dark-type Pokémon. |
| 1248 | * DubNameChange: From Scary Man and Scary Lady. |
| 1249 | * FaceOfAThug: A good number of them are really benevolent. One Street Thug even says he's upset that his face scares wild Pokémon. |
| 1250 | * {{Jerkass}}: As expected, many of them will reply rudely when talked to, though there are a few Street Thugs and Delinquents who are very polite. |
| 1251 | * RealMenWearPink: Despite their intimidating appearances, the Street Thugs have Plusle, a cute Pokémon, printed on the backs of their jackets. As a rare female example, the Delinquents have Minun depicted on their jackets. |
| 1252 | * SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: To the Punk Guy and Girl classes. They have similar temperaments and type specialty. |
| 1253 | [[/folder]] |
| 1254 | |
| 1255 | [[folder:Super Nerd]] |
| 1256 | [[quoteright:180:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/super_nerd_pokemon_lets_go.png]] |
| 1257 | [[caption-width-right:180:''Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'' variant]] |
| 1258 | |
| 1259 | Super Nerds are young men wearing glasses that gravitate towards artificial Pokémon. They appear in the ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'' and ''VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver'' along with their remakes, but were phased out in favor of Collectors and Scientists. |
| 1260 | ---- |
| 1261 | * ActionBomb: Prefer Pokémon that can learn Selfdestruct or Explosion in ''Stadium''. |
| 1262 | * ForScience: They have passion for scientific subject matters and [[DubNameChange were called "Science Man" in the Japanese versions]]. |
| 1263 | * MechanicalLifeforms: They use artificial Pokémon like the Magnemite, Porygon and Voltorb lines. |
| 1264 | * OpaqueNerdGlasses: Wear glasses with thick lenses, befitting their titles. |
| 1265 | * {{Otaku}}: They're not called Super ''Nerds'' for nothing. |
| 1266 | * PlayingWithFire: The ones in Blaine's gym use Fire-types. |
| 1267 | [[/folder]] |
| 1268 | |
| 1269 | [[folder:Surfer]] |
| 1270 | [[quoteright:330:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/surfer_sm.png]] |
| 1271 | [[caption-width-right:330:In ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'']] |
| 1272 | |
| 1273 | A trainer class similar to the Swimmer that is seen holding a surfboard. A majority of their Pokémon tend to be Water-types given what the class is based on, and they debut in ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon''. |
| 1274 | ---- |
| 1275 | * DishingOutDirt: Adding to the beach theme, Robert uses the Ground-type sandcastle Pokémon, Sandygast. |
| 1276 | * MakingASplash: A majority of the Surfer trainers the player comes across will be using some sort of Water-type. Jennis uses a Mantine, Joshah uses Golduck, and Robert uses a Remoraid. |
| 1277 | * SurferDude: This class is based on surfers. |
| 1278 | * WalkingShirtlessScene: Similar to the male Swimmers, Surfers are shirtless, and tend to have a rather fanservice-y design. |
| 1279 | [[/folder]] |
| 1280 | |
| 1281 | [[folder:Swimmer/Tuber/Sis and Bro]] |
| 1282 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/66_swimmerssm.png]] |
| 1283 | [[caption-width-right:300:Some ''Sun and Moon'' Swimmers]] |
| 1284 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/67_tubersoras.png]] |
| 1285 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' Tubers]] |
| 1286 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/80_sisbrooras.png]] |
| 1287 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' Sis and Bro]] |
| 1288 | |
| 1289 | Since Gen I, Swimmers are the main trainer encounters along water routes, and are young men and women who are into swimming, of course. Debuting in ''Ruby & Sapphire'', Tubers are younger trainers who rely on inner tubes to stay afloat since they can't swim. Both classes specialize in Water-types. |
| 1290 | |
| 1291 | A Swimmer and a Tuber, of opposite genders, can sometimes be encountered as a Double Battle team under the trainer-class "Sis and Bro". |
| 1292 | ---- |
| 1293 | * AmbiguouslyBrown: The Gen VI Swimmers and Gen IV Tubers have dark skin. Presumably it's a tan. |
| 1294 | * BattleCouple: In Hoenn, opposite gendered Swimmers and Tubers may battle together as Sis and Bro. In Alola, a male and female Swimmer may battle as Swimmers, and there's a pair of female Swimmers at Poni Breaker Coast called Swimmer Girls who battle to advertise the [=TMs=] they're selling. |
| 1295 | * BoyishShortHair: Some of the female Swimmers in Alola have short, blonde hair. |
| 1296 | * BrotherSisterTeam: Female Swimmers can team up with male Tubers to form a "Sis and Bro" team. |
| 1297 | * DigitalBikini: A male example: the male Swimmers in Gen IV have their Speedos turned into more conservative trunks in Western versions. |
| 1298 | * DistaffCounterpart: Female Swimmers were introduced in Generation II. Before then, it was merely Beauties and Jr. Trainer females inexplicably floating on the water. |
| 1299 | * DubNameChange: Male Swimmers were originally called "Swimtrunks Guys," their female counterparts "Bikini Ladies," and the younger variants "Inner Tube Boys" and "Inner Tube Girls." Sis and Bro meanwhile were "Beach Siblings." |
| 1300 | * ExposedToTheElements: Swimmers in the Galar region, where the only water route present also happens to fall within the region's [[SlippySlideyIceWorld snow routes]]. |
| 1301 | * {{Fanservice}}: Be it buff guys in swim trunks or slim girls in small bikinis, Swimmers of both genders give players some eye candy to enjoy. |
| 1302 | * FanserviceExtra: In regions that don't have many long water routes such as Kalos and Galar, the few Swimmer class trainers present ''really'' stand out with their incredibly revealing swimwear. This is especially notable in Galar, where the only water route in the entire region overlaps with the ''snow routes'' and is ''filled with snow and ice''. |
| 1303 | * GirlishPigtails: The Tubers in ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]'' are little girls with pigtails. |
| 1304 | * LightHairedSwimmer: The female Swimmers in ''X and Y'' have blonde hair and tanned skin. |
| 1305 | * MakingASplash: Water-type specialists. |
| 1306 | * PinkGirlBlueBoy: The Tubers in the Sinnoh games and ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'', and the Swimmers in ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]'', wear pink if they're girls and blue if they're boys. |
| 1307 | * PutOnABus: Male Tubers don't appear in ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]''. Oddly, there are female Tubers and "Sis and Bro" teams of a female Swimmer with a male Tuber, but no male Tubers on their own. |
| 1308 | * ProgressivelyPrettier: The male swimmers started out as scrawny men in unflattering swim caps, and became gradually {{hunk}}ier with each generation, before dropping the swim caps entirely. |
| 1309 | * ReusedCharacterDesign: Female Swimmers in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' are modeled after their ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'' design. |
| 1310 | * WalkingShirtlessScene: Male Swimmers go around shirtless, and they tend to have rather fanservice-y designs. Male Tubers also are always shirtless, but it highlights their cute playfulness instead. |
| 1311 | * WalkingSwimsuitScene: This is ''the entire reason for existing'' of the Swimmer class, having hunky men and curvaceous women in skimpy outfits that highlight their sexy bodies. The Tuber class meanwhile exists to highlight the cuteness of kids having fun playing in pools and on beaches. |
| 1312 | [[/folder]] |
| 1313 | |
| 1314 | [[folder:Tamer]] |
| 1315 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tamer_pokemon_lets_go.png]] |
| 1316 | [[caption-width-right:250:''Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'' variant]] |
| 1317 | |
| 1318 | Young men carrying whips and treats. Only appear in ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'' and their remakes. |
| 1319 | ---- |
| 1320 | * TheArtifact: They only appeared back when [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness Pokémon were more animals than sentient creatures]]. Every other class that used a whip no longer does so, but they alone retained theirs because it wouldn't make sense for a "Tamer" to ''not'' have one. |
| 1321 | * DubNameChange: Shortened from "Beast Tamer". |
| 1322 | * EyesAlwaysShut: In their Gen 1 sprite as well as ''Pokémon Stadium'' portrait their eyes are always shut. |
| 1323 | * WhipOfDominance: They carry whips on hand, as they're meant to invoke the idea of animal tamers who use whips to control and tame animals. Notably, they're [[TheArtifact the only trainer class that kept using whips past Gen I]]. They do often also have a hypnosis wheel on the other hand, [[GoodTamingEvilTaming to imply they don't actually whip their Pokémons]]. |
| 1324 | [[/folder]] |
| 1325 | |
| 1326 | [[folder:Teacher and Principal]] |
| 1327 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/teacher_principal_sm.png]] |
| 1328 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Sun and Moon'' variants]] |
| 1329 | |
| 1330 | A trainer-class introduced in Gen II's ''Gold and Silver''. They're portrayed as older women who look after Schoolkids or Preschoolers that are seen near them. |
| 1331 | |
| 1332 | In ''Sun and Moon'', the Principal trainer-class was added. |
| 1333 | ---- |
| 1334 | * ColorMotif: Due to the Game Boy Color's color-limitations, the ''Gold and Silver'' teachers, apart from their skin, were colored entirely green. The hair, the clothes, the teacher's pointer, the shoes, ''everything''. |
| 1335 | * MamaBear: If there's a Teacher-class trainer nearby, it's usually because there's Schoolkid trainers in the vicinity that they're looking after. |
| 1336 | * OptionalBoss: Principal Asuka can only be battled after the player has become the Alola Champion. |
| 1337 | * RetCon: Teacher Hillary has her Cubone replaced with a Sunkern in the ''[=HeartGold and SoulSilver=]'' remakes. |
| 1338 | * UniqueEnemy: |
| 1339 | ** Only one Teacher-class trainer appears in ''Sun and Moon'', and she shared the same design as the female Office Workers. |
| 1340 | ** Only one Principal-class trainer appears in ''Sun and Moon'', and she shared the same design as the female Veterans. |
| 1341 | * YouALLLookFamiliar: |
| 1342 | ** The ''Sun and Moon'' Teacher shares the same sprite as the female Office Workers. |
| 1343 | ** The Principal also shares the same sprite as the female Veterans. |
| 1344 | [[/folder]] |
| 1345 | |
| 1346 | [[folder:Teammates/Sr. and Jr.]] |
| 1347 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/81_teammatesoras.png]] |
| 1348 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 1349 | |
| 1350 | A double-battling trainer-class that first debuted in Gen III's ''Ruby and Sapphire''. Originally known as the "Sr. and Jr." trainer-class before being renamed as Teammate trainers in ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'', the female duo plays off like two slightly older Lass trainers where the senior attempts to help her junior friend learn how to battle. |
| 1351 | ---- |
| 1352 | * DualBoss: A trainer-class that specializes in Double Battles. |
| 1353 | * {{Nerf}}: In ''Emerald'', Teammate Kim & Iris have a Swablu instead of its evolved form, Altaria. This is restored in the remakes. |
| 1354 | * RetCon: Teammate Tyra & Ivy's Graveler in ''Ruby and Sapphire'' is swapped out for an Azumarill by the time of the remakes. |
| 1355 | * TookALevelInBadass: For some of the Teammate trainers by the time of the remakes. Anna & Meg's Zigzagoon and Makuhita evolve a lot earlier during rematch battles (Both for the 2nd rematch compared to the 3rd for Zigzagoon and 4th for Makuhita), and Kim & Iris' Numel is now a Camerupt. |
| 1356 | [[/folder]] |
| 1357 | |
| 1358 | [[folder:Tourist]] |
| 1359 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/69_touristoras.png]] |
| 1360 | [[caption-width-right:300:Some ''X and Y'' variants]] |
| 1361 | |
| 1362 | Debuting in ''X & Y'', Tourists are people who visit the Kalos region for fun. There are three variants of this trainer class: a young man, a young woman, and a middle-aged woman. They use Pokémon from the first four generations of the game, as they are based on {{Japanese Tourist}}s. A male Tourist and a young female tourist form Honeymooners. |
| 1363 | ---- |
| 1364 | * BattleCouple: Young male and female Tourists can team up to form Honeymooners. |
| 1365 | * DubNameChange: Much like with the Kimono Girls, the Tourists all had their names changed from one Japanese name to another for seemingly no reason. |
| 1366 | * JapaneseTourist: Their inspiration. Outside of the Battle Maison, all of them have Japanese names and use Pokémon from Gens I-IV, whose regions are based on parts of Japan. |
| 1367 | * ThemeNaming: In Battle Maison they are named after cities around the world such as Sydney, Odessa and Antalya. |
| 1368 | * SelfieFiend: Tourists take selfies after losing. |
| 1369 | [[/folder]] |
| 1370 | |
| 1371 | [[folder:Trial Guide]] |
| 1372 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/trial_guides.png]] |
| 1373 | [[caption-width-right:300:In ''Sun and Moon'']] |
| 1374 | |
| 1375 | Introduced in ''Sun and Moon'', Trial Guides are men and women who help Trial-goers in Alola. |
| 1376 | ---- |
| 1377 | * DubNameChange: From Trial [[GratuitousEnglish Supporter]]. |
| 1378 | * MakingASplash: Trial Guide Bronson uses a Water-type, Slowpoke. |
| 1379 | * MidBoss: A few battle as route bosses, Trainers who will only battle the player once they've beaten every other Trainer on the route. |
| 1380 | * StoneWall: Trial Guide Katrina's team consists of two highly Defensive Steel-type Pokémon, Skarmory and Klefki. |
| 1381 | * UniqueEnemy: Despite there being two Trial Guide trainers, the player only ever comes across one of each gender: Bronson for the male variant, and Katrina for the female variant. |
| 1382 | [[/folder]] |
| 1383 | |
| 1384 | [[folder:Triathlete]] |
| 1385 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/oras_triathelete.png]] |
| 1386 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variants]] |
| 1387 | |
| 1388 | Hoenn-exclusive trainers, Triathletes are generally men and women (only men in ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'') in sunglasses and skin-tight workout clothing. Notable in having three different sprites according to where you are, referencing how triathlons comprise three different sports. Runners primarily use the Doduo line, cyclers use Electric-type Pokémon and swimmers use Water-type Pokémon. |
| 1389 | ---- |
| 1390 | * AdaptedOut: The female Triathletes don't show up in ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'', despite first appearing in the Gen III Hoenn games. |
| 1391 | * CoolShades: Triathletes are depicted wearing shades in their sprites and artwork. |
| 1392 | * MakingASplash: Swimmer Triathletes primarily use Water-types. |
| 1393 | * SensualSpandex: No matter which sprite or artwork is used, they're all depicted wearing tight clothes that show off their physique. Male cycling Triathletes in ''ORAS'' are even shown from the back. |
| 1394 | * ShockAndAwe: Cyclist Triathletes primarily use Electric-types. |
| 1395 | * SleevesAreForWimps: All their outfits are swimsuits. |
| 1396 | [[/folder]] |
| 1397 | |
| 1398 | [[folder:Twins]] |
| 1399 | [[quoteright:201:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/xy_twins.png]] |
| 1400 | [[caption-width-right:201:Generation VI variant]] |
| 1401 | |
| 1402 | Young twin girls that use Pokémon that complement each other. Introduced in ''[[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Gold and Silver]]'', they are usually the first Double Battle in ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire Ruby and Sapphire]]'' onward. |
| 1403 | ---- |
| 1404 | * AlwaysIdenticalTwins: A pair of twins who appear in a new generation look alike. |
| 1405 | * DualBoss: Specialize in Double Battles. |
| 1406 | * RidiculouslyCuteCritter: The Type of Pokémon they have tend to be cute ones such as Pikachu and its expies and the Cleffa line. |
| 1407 | * SiblingTeam: They're twins who work together in Double battles. |
| 1408 | * ThemeTwinNaming: In English and Japanese, the names of Twins usually sound similar to one another. |
| 1409 | * YouALLLookFamiliar: The Generation VII twins share the same model as the female Preschoolers. |
| 1410 | [[/folder]] |
| 1411 | |
| 1412 | [[folder:Veteran and Veteran Duo]] |
| 1413 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/veterans_sm_8.png]] |
| 1414 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Sun and Moon'' variants]] |
| 1415 | |
| 1416 | Veterans appear to be older Ace Trainers.[[note]]According to one of Drayden's Gym Trainers in ''Black and White'', a Veteran has been a Trainer for at least a decade.[[/note]] They are old men resembling the Hoenn Experts in Gen IV, but they are somewhat younger and dressed differently in later generations. Female Veterans were introduced in ''Black and White''. Like Ace Trainers, they use powerful evolved Pokémon of various types. |
| 1417 | |
| 1418 | A double-battle variant was then introduced in ''Sun and Moon'' as the Veteran Duo trainer-class. |
| 1419 | ---- |
| 1420 | * BadassLongcoat: Gen. V and VI Veterans wear long, dark coats and they're some of the strongest trainers in the game. |
| 1421 | * BattleCouple: A male and female Veteran battling together are a Veteran Duo. |
| 1422 | * BossInMookClothing: They can be ''really'' tough fighters due to their powerful Pokémon, and they often have improved AI compared to most NPC trainers. Then they throw ''Legendaries'' at you once you start reaching high streaks in battle facilities. |
| 1423 | * CoolShades: Female Veterans in Gen V wear sunglasses, with their sprite art taking them off to battle you. |
| 1424 | * ConfusionFu: Since they don't specialize in anything, there is no telling what Pokémon they have in their pockets. |
| 1425 | * DubNameChange: Their English class name is shortened from Veteran Trainer, while the double battle variant was changed from Veteran Combination. |
| 1426 | * EliteMooks: They are some of the stronger trainers in the games they are in. In battle facilities, they even use [[OlympusMons Legendary Pokémon]]. Drayden uses them as Gym Trainers in ''Black 2'' and ''White 2''. |
| 1427 | * GracefulLoser: Compared to the Alolan Rising Stars and female Ace Trainers, who appear annoyed, frustrated, and flustered when they lose, respectively, the Alolan Veterans take losses in stride in their defeat animations; the males wink and extend a hand for a handshake, while the females applaud the winner. |
| 1428 | * {{Jerkass}}: Veterans in battle facilities, particularly the Maison and Tree, tend to be extremely arrogant and condescending. This is best seen when you lose against them - one in Generation VI will call you terrible and tell you to come back when you learn to throw a Poké Ball, while another in Generation VII will tell you to reevaluate your life and start again from birth. |
| 1429 | * MinidressOfPower: Inverted in Gen V, the female Veterans wear long dresses, and they're some of the toughest trainers in the game. |
| 1430 | * OldSoldier: In Gen. IV, the Veterans are all elderly. |
| 1431 | * OlympusMons: In battle institutes, they exclusively use Legendary Pokémon. |
| 1432 | * PermaStubble: The male Veterans in ''X and Y'' have a constant 5 o' clock shadow. |
| 1433 | * ScarfOfAsskicking: Female Veterans in Generations V and VI wear long scarves, and the "asskicking" part comes with being Veterans. |
| 1434 | [[/folder]] |
| 1435 | |
| 1436 | [[folder:Worker]] |
| 1437 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/worker_swsh.png]] |
| 1438 | [[caption-width-right:350:''Sword and Shield'' variants]] |
| 1439 | |
| 1440 | Physical workers who made their core series debut in ''Diamond & Pearl'', with ''Sword and Shield'' adding a female version. [[note]]They first appeared in Colosseum.[[/note]] They generally use Rock, Steel, Ground, and Fighting-type Pokémon. |
| 1441 | ---- |
| 1442 | * BareFistedMonk: They frequently use Fighting-type Pokémon, likely to help with physical labor. |
| 1443 | * DishingOutDirt: They frequently use both Rock and Ground-type Pokémon. |
| 1444 | * ExtraOreDinary: If it's not Fighting, Rock, or Ground, their preference is for Steel-Type Pokémon. Byron uses them as Gym Trainers. |
| 1445 | [[/folder]] |
| 1446 | |
| 1447 | [[folder:Youngster and Lass]] |
| 1448 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/youngster_lass_swsh.png]] |
| 1449 | [[caption-width-right:350:''Sword and Shield'' variants]] |
| 1450 | |
| 1451 | A pair of classes usually only seen in the early parts of each game. They mostly use ComMons and represent young trainers beginning their journey. |
| 1452 | |
| 1453 | In ''Sun and Moon'', a variant of these trainers appear under the name Youth Athlete, though the default ones still exist. Youngsters wield baseball bats while Lasses carry badminton rackets. They team up in double battles to form Athletic Siblings. |
| 1454 | ---- |
| 1455 | * AdaptationalModesty: The Lasses in ''Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl'' have had their designs modified from the originals by giving them leggings. |
| 1456 | * AmbiguouslyBrown: |
| 1457 | ** The Youngsters and Lasses in ''Sun and Moon'' are noticeably darker in skin tone and have dark hair, though they could just be tanned. |
| 1458 | ** In ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' Youngsters have an even darker skintone and brunet dreadlocks. |
| 1459 | * AscendedMeme: In Generation IV, Youngster Joey's Rattata being in the "Top percentage of Rattata" is referenced heavily, and it's the only Pokémon he raises. |
| 1460 | * BoyishShorts: Every version of Youngsters wears shorts--to the point in Japan they're known as Shorts Youngsters. They're younger than the player character and almost always battle with early-game ComMons such as Rattata or Pidgey, showing they're still beginner trainers who aren't too skilled compared to later trainers like Ace Trainers, Sailors, or Gym Leaders. (In [[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue Red and Blue]] their wearing shorts is directly noted by a Youngster on Kanto Route 3 (named Ben in the FRLG remakes), who says before he fights that he likes shorts because they're comfy and easy to wear--a line that stood out so much it became memetic in the fandom.) |
| 1461 | * BatterUp: Male Youth Athletes are more or less Youngsters with baseball bats. |
| 1462 | * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: With the Rising Stars (Brains) in ''Sun and Moon'', Lasses (Beauty) typically growing up to be Beauties [[AllThereInTheManual according to an interview]] and Youth Athletes (Brawn) being {{Passionate Sports Girl}}s. |
| 1463 | * BigCreepyCrawlies: Youngsters in Unova & Kalos who are in the later stages of the game uses Bug-type Pokémon and seem to be the replacement for Bug Catchers in that region. Needless to say, these Bug types are also far larger than most real life arthropods. |
| 1464 | * BoisterousWeakling: Youngsters are always overconfident despite being one of the weakest trainer classes in the game. |
| 1465 | * BrattyHalfPint: Backwards/sideways cap, youthful, arrogant... Youngsters are a slingshot away from hitting every cliché for the trope. |
| 1466 | * BrotherSisterTeam: When they team up to form Athletic Siblings for double battles. |
| 1467 | * ComMons: Their bread and butter. Quickest way to find out about the early route Pokémon in the game are to fight the first Youngster/Lass you see. |
| 1468 | * CutenessProximity: Some Lasses are very fond of cute Pokémon. |
| 1469 | * DubNameChange: Japanese versions refer to these trainer classes as "Shorts Kid" (Youngster) and "Miniskirt" (Lass). The Athletic variants were originally "Sports Boy," "Sports Girl" and "Sports Siblings." |
| 1470 | * {{Flanderization}}: Only a few youngsters mentioned their comfy, easy-to-wear shorts in Gen I, but a ''huge'' majority of them do this in Gen VI. |
| 1471 | * GenkiGirl: Most of the Lasses encountered are quite chipper. |
| 1472 | * GirlyGirlWithATomboyStreak: Female Young Athletes are more or less Lasses who function as {{Passionate Sports Girl}}s, taking up badminton in their case. |
| 1473 | * TheGoomba: The earliest encountered and weakest of the opponent trainers in the game. |
| 1474 | * OneOfTheBoys: At least in Generation I, Lass Sally uses Pokémon more typical of a Youngster--specifically, a Rattata and a Nidoran♂. |
| 1475 | * PointlessBandAid: Youngsters in ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' have a bandage over their nose. Youngsters in ''Masters EX'' have a bandage on their cheek. |
| 1476 | * ProperTightsWithASkirt: The Lasses in Generation VIII, befitting the "British schoolgirl" look they're going for in Galar and making the cold weather up north in Sinnoh more bearable than in Generation IV. |
| 1477 | * RecurringElement: An overworld Youngster extolling the virtues of shorts appears in every generation. This is due to their Japanese name explicitly being "Shorts Youngster." There's also a Youngster named Joey in most generations. |
| 1478 | * ReusedCharacterDesign: Lasses in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' are modeled after their ''VideoGame/PokemonFireRedAndLeafGreen'' design. |
| 1479 | * SchoolUniformsAreTheNewBlack: Lasses usually wear school uniforms all the time. |
| 1480 | * TomboyAndGirlyGirl: Lasses are the Girly Girls to the Picnickers' Tomboys, as they dress more femininely, and in ''Sun and Moon'', they're also the Girly Girls to the female Youth Athletes' Tomboys. |
| 1481 | %%* TownGirls: In ''Sun and Moon'', they form a trio of this with the Rising Stars (Neither), with Lasses being Femme and Youth Athletes being Butch. |
| 1482 | * UnprovokedPervertPayback: At times, a Lass may claim the player touched her or looked at her and challenges them to a fight because of it. |
| 1483 | [[/folder]] |
| 1484 | |
| 1485 | [[folder:Young Couple]] |
| 1486 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/76_youngcouple.png]] |
| 1487 | [[caption-width-right:300:''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' variant]] |
| 1488 | |
| 1489 | Debuting in ''Ruby & Sapphire'', a Young Couple is a teenage couple who are madly in love with one another. They partake in Double Battles and use Pokémon of the opposite gender that usually complement each another, such as Volbeat and Illumise. |
| 1490 | ---- |
| 1491 | * AnimalMotifs: In some versions, they wear shirts with Luvdiscs on them, fitting their status as SickeninglySweethearts. |
| 1492 | * BareMidriffsAreFeminine: The girls in ''Diamond and Pearl'' wear tops that expose their navels. |
| 1493 | * BattleCouple: They're madly in love and only fight you together. |
| 1494 | * DubNameChange: From the Engrishy "Love-Love Couple." |
| 1495 | * EyesAlwaysShut: Their sprites are modeled with closed eyes until ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire''. |
| 1496 | * HeartSymbol: The couple in ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]'' have heart shirts, and the couple in ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' have open mouths shaped like hearts and wear Luvdisc shirts and heart bracelets. |
| 1497 | * LookAlikeLovers: Barring their overworld sprites, many Young Couple trainers from different generations are often depicted as this. |
| 1498 | ** The couples in ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=]'' are possibly the most egregious examples as they are ''practically'' [[{{Twincest}} twin siblings;]] They both wear the same jacket, have the same skin color, and have red hair. Their designs are reused in ''Anime/PokemonOrigins'' with only minimal changes to their skin tone. |
| 1499 | * ShoutOut: A couple in ''Ruby & Sapphire'' and their remakes are named Lois & Hal, just like the parents from ''Series/MalcolmInTheMiddle''. |
| 1500 | * SickeninglySweethearts: They are called Love-Love Couple in Japanese. It even shows in some of their sprites: the original from ''Ruby & Sapphire'' shows the couple hugging each other adorably, while the artwork in the remakes has them in Luvdisc shirts and matching heart bracelets. |
| 1501 | [[/folder]] |
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