History Characters / PokemonRedAndBlueProtagonistsAndRivals

* DecompositeCharacter: Leaf and Green both stem from a promotional character made purely to round out the starter trio, only featured in early official artwork and ''Manga/PokemonAdventures''. The character was repurposed as Leaf for ''VideoGame/PokemonFireRedAndLeafGreen'' as the female counterpart to Red, whereas Green would appear in ''VideoGame/PokemonLetsGoPikachuAndLetsGoEevee'' as a rival who competes with you for Mewtwo. Interestingly, ''Masters'' gives Leaf presumably the same Eevee from the rooftop of Celadon Mansion, as opposed to any other Pokémon. Meanwhile, Green uses Blastoise as her ace in all her appearances, being weak to not just Red's Venusaur, but also the Partner Pikachu. Partner Eevee can also target both of Blastoise's weaknesses. Thus, Green fills the same role between Red/Leaf/Blue and Chase/Elaine/Trace. However, they have at least one common Pokemon in Clefable, as seen in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'''s Trainer Lodge.

* DivergentCharacterEvolution:
** Leaf's appearance in ''Masters'' reveals that she's more than a PaletteSwap of Red. Whereas Red being a stoic HeroicMime with an almost perpetual frown ''is'' his personality, Leaf is revealed to be just as chatty as the rest, is quite cheery, and has momemts of CutenessProximity when next to her Eevee.
** Green and Leaf diverge somewhat from the unnamed female Trainer they're both based on. In Green's case, she's the same character interpreted as a rival, given she competes with you over Mewtwo, while Leaf is the same character as a player character, whom you can play as instead of Red in ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=].''

* ElementalRockPaperScissors: The general rule across most continuities is that when all three starters are chosen, Blue has the advantage over Red, Red has the advantage over the female Trainer, and the female Trainer has the advantage on the Rival. As such, Leaf gets Venusaur when Red has Charizard, and Blue has Blastoise. This also usually means that Green has Blastoise, Red has Venusaur, and Blue has Charizard, but ''WebAnimation/PokemonEvolutions'' broke this rule by giving Red Charizard and Blue Venusaur, while Green got to keep Blastoise.

* PowerTrio: Despite SchrodingersPlayerCharacter being in effect for almost two decades, as of the ''Let's Go'' games the three Kanto trainers are marketed together, and seen congregating in the lobby together in ''Masters'' as if they [[AffirmativeActionGirl all know each other well]] instead of just Red and Blue as a duo.

** Red and Pikachu are perhaps the most iconic duo in core series Pokemon. Consequently, Chase is heavily associated with it as Red's replacement in ''Let's Go.''
** Elaine's association with Eevee carries over into Leaf's appearance in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters.'' It's also popularly associated with Blue, serving as his starter in ''VideoGame/PokemonYellow.''

* VagueAge: One of the few times in the series this is averted, as Red (and by extension Blue and Leaf) is stated to be 11-years-old (making him around 14 in the Gen II games). However, due to a vaguely defined timeskip between Generations IV and V, his age in Generation VII is unclear. Assuming the Kanto games take place in 1996 (the release year, and referenced on adult Red's shirt) his age could be put at 30, given that Porygon was created 20 years before ''Sun and Moon,'' and had once been stated to have been created in 1995. However this would make the events of [[TwentyMinutesIntoThePast ''Sun and Moon'' take place in 2015]], rather than their release year of 2016.

* SignatureMon: While "Leaf" has been associated with both Squirtle and Bulbasaur, all versions of "Green" have consistently paired her with Squirtle (except the "Pocket Monsters" gag manga, where she takes care of a Charmander, and is based upon her FRLG design, besides). In fact, it's to the point where ''WebAnimation/PokemonEvolutions'' gives Blue Venusaur while Red gets Charizard, which goes against every prior incarnation of the Kanto trio, but gives all three Kanto Trainers the starter that matches their Japanese names - Red and Charizard, Green (Professor Oak's grandson) and Venusaur, and Blue (the female Trainer) and Blastoise.

** As a rival and Champion, his starter Pokémon is his highest-leveled Pokémon. This will always be the one with [[ElementalRockpaperScissors a type advantage]] over the players, except in ''Yellow'' where it is Eevee, which evolves into a certain Eeveelution [[DynamicDifficulty depending on the outcome of the match at Oak's Lab and the optional match on Route 22]] at the start of the game, all of which have different matchups against your starter Pikachu.

* DecompositeCharacter: Leaf and Green stem from the same nameless female Trainer, respectively interpreted as a player character and as a rival. Interestingly, ''Masters'' gives her presumably the same Eevee from the rooftop of Celadon Mansion, as opposed to any Pokémon Green uses, although the Trainer Lodge would go on to give her Clefable. Meanwhile, Green uses Blastoise as her ace, being weak to not just Red's Venusaur, but also the Partner Pikachu. Partner Eevee can also target both of Blastoise's weaknesses. Thus, Green fills the same role between Red/Leaf/Blue and Chase/Elaine/Trace.

* WhiteGloves: Leaf's original Gen I design had white gloves, which were later referenced for her ''Manga/PokemonAdventures'' counterpart. Unlike her LittleBlackDress, these don't appear in her ''Let's Go'' counterpart Green, though she does wear a pair of white bracelets designed after Leaf's wristbands.

* AmbiguousSituation: Is Green the ''VideoGame/PokemonLetsGoPikachuAndLetsGoEevee'' [[AlternateUniverse version]] of Leaf, the PlayerCharacter of ''VideoGame/PokemonFireRedAndLeafGreen''? Both are CanonImmigrant versions of the same LadyNotAppearingInThisGame from ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'' promotional art and are all but identical save for their clothes. That said, unlike [[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Kris]] and [[VideoGame/PokemonHeartGoldAndSoulSilver Lyra]], there's been no official statement either way, and "Leaf" is the character who appears in all media not directly tied to ''Let's Go''. Green does appear in ''VideoGame/PokemonUnite'' as an AI player using Blastoise, but she's no more than a Trainer skin like any player-controlled Trainer.
* CanonImmigrant: Green is a direct adaptation of the LadyNotAppearingInThisGame from ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'' promotional art.
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* ContinuityNod:
** Green herself. She and Leaf both stem from a promotional character made purely to round out the trio, featured only in early official artwork and ''Manga/PokemonAdventures''.
** Green's outfit, while TruerToTheText of the original character design, shows some influence from from Leaf--Green's neckline is a PaletteSwap of Leaf's, and she wears an identical satchel.
** Though not explicitly called attention to with ''Let's Go'' not giving trainers unique Key Stone accessories, her white bracelets mimic the design of the Mega Bangle in ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' while also being a reference to the WhiteGloves of her promotional design.

* DivergentCharacterEvolution: Green and Leaf diverge somewhat from the unnamed female Trainer they're both based on. In Green's case, she's the same character interpreted as a rival, given she competes with you over Mewtwo, while Leaf is the same character as a player character, whom you can play as instead of Red in ''[=FireRed=] and [=LeafGreen=].''

** [[EstablishingChracterMoment In his first interaction with his grandfather]], he acts like a SpoiledBrat and gripes at the Professor for making him wait.

* InformedFlaw: Friendship mechanics and the like did not exist in the original ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'', so the Aesop about Blue neglecting to care for his own pokémon relies entirely on Professor Oak's say-so.
* ItsAllAboutMe: He has this mentality in the original games he's in, but other continuities either downplay or do away with this mindset entirely.

* ElementalRockPaperScissors: The general rule is that when all three starters are chosen, Blue will has the advantage over Red, Red has the advantage over the female Trainer, and the female Trainer has the advantage on the Rival. As such, Leaf gets Venusaur when Red has Charizard, and Blue has Blastoise. This also usually means that Green has Blastoise, Red has Venusaur, and Blue has Charizard, but ''WebAnimation/PokemonEvolutions'' broke this rule by giving Red Charizard and Blue Venusaur, while Green got to keep Blastoise.

** The general rule is that when all three starters are chosen, Blue will have the advantage over Red, Red will have the advantage over the female Trainer, and the female Trainer has the advantage on the Rival. As such, Leaf gets Venusaur when Red has Charizard, and Blue has Blastoise. Also doubles as a MythologyGag since Leaf's counterpart in the manga has Blastoise on her team.

** In other continuities it's the general rule when all three starters are chosen that Blue will have the advantage over Red, Red will have the advantage over Green, and Green has the advantage over Blue. As such, Green gets Blastoise when Red has Venusaur, and Blue has Charizard. However, ''WebAnimation/PokemonEvolutions'' broke this rule by giving Red Charizard and Blue Venusaur, while Green gets to keep Blastoise. Also doubles as a MythologyGag since Green's counterpart in the manga has Blastoise on her team.

** The general rule is that when all three starters are chosen, Blue will have the advantage over Red, Red will have the advantage over the female Trainer, and the female Trainer has the advantage on the Rival. As such, Leaf gets Venusaur when Red has Charizard, and Blue has Blastoise.

** In other continuities it's the general rule when all three starters are chosen that Blue will have the advantage over Red, Red will have the advantage over Green, and Green has the advantage over Blue. As such, Green gets Blastoise when Red has Venusaur, and Blue has Charizard. However, ''WebAnimation/PokemonEvolutions'' broke this rule by giving Red Charizard and Blue Venusaur, while Green gets to keep Blastoise.

* AdaptationalAttractiveness: In the remakes. In the original [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Red_Blue_Blue.png he had a sneering, downright punchable face]]. The remakes changed it into a cocky grin.
* AdaptationalHeroism: While not a villain, Blue in the games exists as an obstacle in Red's journey. Adaptations give him moments where he at least [[Anime/PokemonOrigins calls the police when Team Rocket is holding Siph Co. hostage]] rather than doing nothing like his game counterpart. "Manga/PokemonAdventures" sees him personally help Red battle Team Rocket and become an ally against future villains.
* AdaptationalJerkass: In ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'', TheRival was already a jerk, waiting for you to pick your own starter so he could pick the one with a superior type, but in ''VideoGame/PokemonYellow'' there's only one starter, so he shoves you out of the way and takes it for himself.

* DecompositeCharacter: Leaf and Green both stem from a promotional character made purely to round out the starter trio, only featured in early official artwork and ''Manga/PokemonAdventures''. The character was repurposed as Leaf for ''VideoGame/PokemonFireRedAndLeafGreen'' as the female counterpart to Red, whereas Green would appear in 'VideoGame'PokemonLetsGoPikachuAndLetsGoEevee'' as a rival who competes with you for Mewtwo. Interestingly, ''Masters'' gives Leaf presumably the same Eevee from the rooftop of Celadon Mansion, as opposed to any other Pokémon. Meanwhile, Green uses Blastoise as her ace in all her appearances, being weak to not just Red's Venusaur, but also the Partner Pikachu. Partner Eevee can also target both of Blastoise's weaknesses. Thus, Green fills the same role between Red/Leaf/Blue and Chase/Elaine/Trace. However, they have at least one common Pokemon in Clefable, as seen in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'''s Trainer Lodge.

* Keet: He's very excitable in ''Masters.'' Also, when he and Leaf win a battle together, she compliments him by saying he's just like Red, which makes Chase very happy.

* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Chase's hair gives him a resemblance to the male PlayerCharacter of ''VideoGame/PokemonGo''; he has less direct resemblance to the older protagonist, but he wears similar shorts that come in multiple shades of blue like to the older protagonist's hoodie. No relationship between the two is confirmed, but the resemblemce is almost certainly intentional, given that ''Let's Go'' was created for the ease of players coming in from ''GO.'' His position as a black-haired ''Pokémon'' protagonist with a Pikachu (optionally) for a starter pokémon makes him similar to the player character of ''VideoGame/PokemonYellow'' and Ash Ketchum of ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'' by extension.

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