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|name = Pokémon Trainer
|name = Pokémon Trainer
|image = {{tabber|title1=Red|content1=[[File:Pokémon Trainer Male.png|200px]]|title2=Leaf|content2=[[File:Pokemon Trainer Female.png|170px]]}}
|image = {{tabber|title1=Red|tab1=[[File:FRLGMaleTrainer.png|200px]]|title2=Leaf|tab2=[[File:FireRed LeafGreen Leaf.png|170px]]}}
|caption = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]
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Official artwork of {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Leaf|game}}, the [[bulbapedia:Player character|playable Pokémon Trainers]] of [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']].
Official artwork of {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Leaf|game}}, the Pokémon Trainers from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']].
|universe = {{uv|Pokémon}}
|universe = {{uv|Pokémon}}
|firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions'']] (1996, general concept and Red) {{Flag|Japan}}<br>[[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']] (2004, Leaf)
|firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions'']] (1996, general concept and Red) {{Flag|Japan}}<br>[[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']] (2004, Leaf)
|games = ♂: ''[[Brawl]]''/''[[Ultimate]]''<br>♀: ''Ultimate''
|games = ♂: ''[[Brawl]]''/''[[Ultimate]]''<br>♀: ''Ultimate''
|lastappearance = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'']] (2022, general concept)<br>''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Masters EX}}'' (2019, Red and Leaf)
|lastappearance = ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}'' (2021, general concept)<br>''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Masters EX}}'' (2019, Red and Leaf)
|console = Game Boy (general concept and Red)<br>Game Boy Advance (Leaf)
|console = Game Boy (general concept and Red)<br>Game Boy Advance (Leaf)
|species = {{s|bulbapedia|Human}}
|species = {{s|bulbapedia|Human}}
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A '''Pokémon Trainer''' ({{ja|ポケモントレーナー|Pokemon Torēnā}}, ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a {{s|bulbapedia|human}} from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series. The {{s|bulbapedia|player character}}s in the series belong to the Pokémon Trainer "occupation", as do most of the other human characters. Pokémon Trainers debuted in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]]. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the {{iw|bulbapedia|player character}} in the ''Pokémon'' series is represented as the fighter known simply as "Pokémon Trainer", who is represented by {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and both Red and {{iw|bulbapedia|Leaf|game}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
A '''Pokémon Trainer''' ({{ja|ポケモントレーナー|Pokemon Torēnā}}, ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a {{s|bulbapedia|human}} from the ''{{uv|Pokémon}}'' series. The {{s|bulbapedia|player character}}s in the series belong to the Pokémon Trainer "occupation", as do most of the other human characters. Pokémon Trainers debuted in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]]. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the {{iw|bulbapedia|player character}} in the ''Pokémon'' series is represented as the fighter known simply as "Pokémon Trainer", who is represented by {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and both Red and {{iw|bulbapedia|Leaf|game}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


==Origin==
==Origin==
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The Trainer's traditional tool for capturing Pokémon is the [[Poké Ball]], which is typically purchasable at {{s|bulbapedia|Poké Mart}}s and comes in many distinctive varieties. New Trainers also receive a piece of high-tech equipment called the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}}, which functions as an encyclopedia for the Pokémon in that respective region which the Trainer will fill up via new captures, among other adventuring gear.
The Trainer's traditional tool for capturing Pokémon is the [[Poké Ball]], which is typically purchasable at {{s|bulbapedia|Poké Mart}}s and comes in many distinctive varieties. New Trainers also receive a piece of high-tech equipment called the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}}, which functions as an encyclopedia for the Pokémon in that respective region which the Trainer will fill up via new captures, among other adventuring gear.


Throughout each journey, the Trainer will battle hundreds of other Trainers, encounter countless Pokémon in the wild, and be involved in subplots involving thwarting the schemes of [[bulbapedia:villainous teams|criminal organizations that consist of trainers]]. While the playable Pokémon Trainers were initially depicted as exclusively male, the option to choose the gender of the playable Trainer has been available as of ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Crystal Version}}''. Each game's protagonist options are similar, but they are all distinct characters in-universe. Playable Trainers also have one or more {{s|bulbapedia|rival}}s, whose motivations and characterizations vary significantly.
Throughout each journey, the Trainer will battle hundreds of other Trainers, encounter countless Pokémon in the wild, and be involved in subplots involving thwarting the schemes of [[bulbapedia:villainous teams|criminal organizations that consist of trainers]]. While the playable Pokémon Trainers were initially depicted as exclusively male, the option to choose the gender of the playable Trainer has been available as of {{s|bulbapedia|''Pokémon Crystal Version''}}. Each game's protagonist options are similar, but they are all distinct characters in-universe. Playable Trainers also have one or more {{s|bulbapedia|rival}}s, whose motivations and characterizations vary significantly. {{s|bulbapedia|''Pokémon Black and White Versions''}} introduced player characters slightly older than the previously established norm of 10-12 years old, while ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon X and Y}}'' introduced Trainer customization, allowing the player to choose from a variety of skin, hair, clothing and cosmetic options. While Pokémon Trainers have always been an integral part of the ''Pokémon'' experience, the mobile game ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Masters}}'' makes them a primary focus of the game alongside the Pokémon themselves, allowing the player to recruit Trainers and their partner Pokémon to battle in teams.
 
{{s|bulbapedia|''Pokémon Black and White Versions''}} introduced player characters slightly older than the previously established norm of 10-12 years old, while ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon X and Y}}'' introduced Trainer customization, allowing the player to choose from a variety of skin, hair, clothing and cosmetic options. While Pokémon Trainers have always been an integral part of the ''Pokémon'' experience, the mobile game ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Masters}}'' makes them a primary focus of the game alongside the Pokémon themselves, allowing the player to recruit Trainers and their partner Pokémon to battle in teams.


In [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']], the sole {{s|bulbapedia|player character}} is a male, 11-year-old Pokémon Trainer who is gifted his {{s|bulbapedia|starter Pokémon}} - [[Squirtle]], [[Bulbasaur]] or [[Charmander]] - by {{s|bulbapedia|Professor Oak}}, whose grandson serves as the Trainer's rival. The hero then travels through the {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}} region to collect the eight {{s|bulbapedia|Gym Badge}}s and defeat the nefarious {{s|bulbapedia|Team Rocket}}, eventually becoming the Indigo League Champion after defeating his rival in one final battle. This carries through to the remakes, [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']], but with the added option of choosing a female playable character instead, as per games from ''Crystal'' onwards.
In [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']], the sole {{s|bulbapedia|player character}} is a male, 11-year-old Pokémon Trainer who is gifted his {{s|bulbapedia|starter Pokémon}} - [[Squirtle]], [[Bulbasaur]] or [[Charmander]] - by {{s|bulbapedia|Professor Oak}}, whose grandson serves as the Trainer's rival. The hero then travels through the {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}} region to collect the eight {{s|bulbapedia|Gym Badge}}s and defeat the nefarious {{s|bulbapedia|Team Rocket}}, eventually becoming the Indigo League Champion after defeating his rival in one final battle. This carries through to the remakes, [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']], but with the added option of choosing a female playable character instead, as per games from ''Crystal'' onwards.


All Pokémon Trainer protagonists can be named by the player, but the male ''Red'' and ''Blue'' protagonist would go on to become a recurring character known as {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}}. Since his debut, Red has gone on to appear as the final opponent of the {{s|bulbapedia|Johto}} games atop {{s|bulbapedia|Mt. Silver}}; an opponent in the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon World Tournament}} in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|''Pokémon Black'' and ''White Versions 2'']]; and the co-leader of the {{s|bulbapedia|Battle Tree}} in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon'']] alongside his rival {{iw|bulbapedia|Blue|game}}.
All Pokémon Trainer protagonists can be named by the player, but the male ''Red'' and ''Blue'' protagonist would go on to become a recurring character known as {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}}. Since his debut, Red has gone on to appear as the final opponent of the {{s|bulbapedia|Johto}} games atop {{s|bulbapedia|Mt. Silver}}; an opponent in the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon World Tournament}} in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|''Pokémon Black'' and ''White Versions 2'']]; and the co-leader of the {{s|bulbapedia|Battle Tree}} in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon'']] alongside his rival {{iw|bulbapedia|Blue|game}}. In all cases, Red's team consists of Pokémon that were caught during major events of his original quest, with [[bulbapedia:Red's Pikachu (game)|his Pikachu]] serving as his signature Pokémon; however, later appearances (including the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series) establish [[Charizard]] as another signature Pokémon for him depending on the canon. His female counterpart, likewise, would later be codified as the character {{iw|bulbapedia|Leaf|game}} in the games' internal data and her later appearances. Another female character exists known as {{iw|bulbapedia|Green|game}} who is very similar to Leaf, but it is unknown whether they are different versions of the same character, although both are conflated into a single character in the ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Adventures}}'' manga.
 
In all cases, Red's team consists of Pokémon that were caught during major events of his original quest, with [[bulbapedia:Red's Pikachu (game)|his Pikachu]] serving as his signature Pokémon. However, later appearances (including the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series) establish [[Charizard]] as another signature Pokémon for him, depending on the canon. His female counterpart, likewise, would later be codified as the character {{iw|bulbapedia|Leaf|game}} in the games' internal data and her later appearances. Another female character exists known as {{iw|bulbapedia|Green|game}}, who is very similar to Leaf, but it is unknown whether they are different versions of the same character, although both are conflated into a single character in the ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Adventures}}'' manga.


Red, Leaf, and their {{s|bulbapedia|cross-canon counterparts}} have been canonically shown with various iterations of Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Charmander and their evolutionary lines, along with [[Pikachu]] and [[Eevee]] on occasion. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the Pokémon Trainer "fights" by sending these starter Pokémon out to battle, with the Bulbasaur line represented by [[Ivysaur]], and the Charmander line represented by [[Charizard]]. Befitting their status as iconic Trainers, both Red and Leaf appear as Sync Pairs in ''Pokémon Masters''. While Red has no spoken dialogue (a character quirk based on his appearance as a boss in the Johto games), Charizard is his partner Pokémon, affirming it as one of his signature Pokémon. However, Leaf has fully voiced dialogue, similar to her appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', and is shown with [[Venusaur]] as a possible partner Pokémon.
Red, Leaf, and their {{s|bulbapedia|cross-canon counterparts}} have been canonically shown with various iterations of Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Charmander and their evolutionary lines, along with [[Pikachu]] and [[Eevee]] on occasion. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the Pokémon Trainer "fights" by sending these starter Pokémon out to battle, with the Bulbasaur line represented by [[Ivysaur]], and the Charmander line represented by [[Charizard]]. Befitting their status as iconic Trainers, both Red and Leaf appear as Sync Pairs in ''Pokémon Masters''. While Red has no spoken dialogue (a character quirk based on his appearance as a boss in the Johto games), Charizard is his partner Pokémon, affirming it as one of his signature Pokémon. However, Leaf has fully voiced dialogue, similar to her appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', and is shown with [[Venusaur]] as a possible partner Pokémon.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
[[File:64Human.png|thumb|left|A human appearing behind {{SSB|Pikachu}}.]]
[[File:64Human.png|thumb|left|A human appearing behind {{SSB|Pikachu}}.]]
In ''Super Smash Bros.'', a human, potentially a Pokémon Trainer, can be seen walking in the background during Pikachu's portion of the opening movie. Only the human's legs are fully modeled in-game.
In ''Super Smash Bros.'', a human, potentially a Pokémon Trainer, can be seen walking in the background during Pikachu's portion of the opening movie. The model exists in-game as its legs for obvious reasons.
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A Pokémon Trainer makes an official appearance as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. The Trainer in ''Brawl'' is {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}}, the protagonist of [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'']], [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|''Blue'']] and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Yellow Version|''Yellow Versions'']], and the male protagonist of [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']]. However, he is simply referred to as "Pokémon Trainer" to reflect how players can name the playable Trainers within each of the ''Pokémon'' games. Instead of using his original design from {{s|bulbapedia|Generation I}}, he uses his redesign from {{s|bulbapedia|Generation III}}.
A Pokémon Trainer makes an official appearance as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. The Trainer in ''Brawl'' is {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}}, the protagonist of [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'']], [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|''Blue'']] and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Yellow Version|''Yellow Versions'']], and the male protagonist of [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']]. However, he is simply referred to as "Pokémon Trainer" to reflect how players can name the playable Trainers within each of the ''Pokémon'' games. Instead of using his original design from {{s|bulbapedia|Generation I}}, he uses his redesign from {{s|bulbapedia|Generation III}}.


It should be noted that it would be rather inaccurate to call the Trainer himself a playable fighter, as selecting him is akin to selecting a {{SSBB|Zelda}}/{{SSBB|Sheik}}-style character with three interchangeable forms; in the Trainer's case, these are the three Pokémon he has in his collection: {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, and {{SSBB|Charizard}}. The Trainer instead is purely aesthetic and exists as a [[background character]], with his exact location being stage-dependant. He is either standing on the ground, atop a landmark, or on a special platform if the stage design is too awkward. The trainer has unique animations corresponding with the actions input by the player to the current Pokémon as the real fighter. One can say that the player controls the Trainer, who in turn commands the Pokémon. These animations include pointing during a special move, actually performing [[Pokémon Change]] by swapping [[Poké Ball]]s, celebrating when the player takes a stock, looking disappointed when the player loses a stock and then throwing a Poké Ball as the next [[revival platform]] appears, and unique taunts. The trainer always looks at his Pokémon, shifting positions as they move around the stage, and even moving around himself to an extent on certain stages to follow the action.
It should be noted that it would be rather inaccurate to call the Trainer himself a playable fighter, as selecting him is akin to selecting a {{SSBB|Zelda}}/{{SSBB|Sheik}}-style character with three interchangeable forms; in the Trainer's case, these are the three Pokémon he has in his collection: {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, and {{SSBB|Charizard}}. The Trainer visually issues commands in the background of the stage to the Pokémon in the foreground, corresponding with the actions input by the player to the current Pokémon as the real fighter. Conversely, one can say that the player controls the Trainer, who in turn commands the Pokémon.


Pokémon Trainer is ranked 29th out of 38 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the E tier. Pokémon Trainer's team possesses an overall strong grab game, although Squirtle in particular is widely agreed upon as being his most effective Pokémon, thanks to its respectable damage racking potential and potent air game.
Pokémon Trainer is ranked 29th out of 38 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the E tier. Pokémon Trainer's team possesses an overall strong grab game, although Squirtle in particular is widely agreed upon as being his most effective Pokémon, thanks to its respectable damage racking potential and potent air game.
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===Trophy===
===Trophy===
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[[File:Pokémon Trainer - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|Pokémon Trainer's trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
{{Trophy
;Pokémon Trainer
|name=Pokémon Trainer
:''A person who raises Pokémon and trains them as partners in battle. In battle, a Trainer gives orders to the Pokémon and uses items. It's not an exaggeration to say battles can be won or lost on a Trainer's single strategic move. Trainers pour their hearts into their Pokémon and share anger, sadness, and joy as they adventure in hopes of becoming Pokémon Masters.''
|image=Pokémon Trainer - Brawl Trophy.png
{{Trophy games|console1=GBA|game1=[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]]}}
|desc-ntsc=A person who raises Pokémon and trains them as partners in battle. In battle, a Trainer gives orders to the Pokémon and uses items. It's not an exaggeration to say battles can be won or lost on a Trainer's single strategic move. Trainers pour their hearts into their Pokémon and share anger, sadness, and joy as they adventure in hopes of becoming Pokémon Masters.
|desc-pal=A person who raises Pokémon and trains them as partners in battle. In battle, a Trainer gives orders to the Pokémon and uses items. It's not an exaggeration to say battles can be won or lost on a Trainer's single strategic move. Trainers pour their hearts into their Pokémon and share anger, sadness, and joy as they adventure in the hope of becoming Pokémon masters.
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|game=Brawl
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| {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Trainer}}
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| ''{{uv|Pokémon}}'' series
| {{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm|s=16}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg|s=16}} Attack +13
| {{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm|s=16}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg|s=16}} Attack +13
| {{StickerHead|Pikachu|Pokémon Trainer|Lucario|Jigglypuff}}
| {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)}}{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
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{{StickerPicBox|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon series}}
{{StickerPicBox|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon series}}


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
Due to the limitations of the [[Nintendo 3DS]]' processing power,<ref>[http://sourcegaming.info/2015/07/09/i-answer-some-questions-sakurai-famitsu-column-vol-461-464/ "I Answer Some Questions" Sakurai Famitsu column vol. 461-464, on Ice Climbers, clones, and Smash Run]</ref> transformation-type characters were split apart and became standalone characters for ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. In Pokémon Trainer's case, only {{SSB4|Charizard}} returned as a playable character, while Squirtle and Ivysaur were fully cut.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUWnQu2Grs Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.2014]</ref> Charizard's previous side special move, [[Rock Smash]], was changed to its down special move to compensate for Pokémon Change becoming completely irrelevant, with [[Flare Blitz]] being added as its new side special. However, Red (under the name "Pokémon Trainer"), Squirtle, and Ivysaur make cameos as collectible trophies. On a related note, {{iw|bulbapedia|Calem|game}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Serena|game}}, the playable Trainers from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']], also appear together as a singular trophy under the name "Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y)".
Due to the limitations of the [[Nintendo 3DS]]' processing power,<ref>[http://sourcegaming.info/2015/07/09/i-answer-some-questions-sakurai-famitsu-column-vol-461-464/ "I Answer Some Questions" Sakurai Famitsu column vol. 461-464, on Ice Climbers, clones, and Smash Run]</ref> transformation-type characters were split apart and became standalone characters for ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. In Pokémon Trainer's case, only {{SSB4|Charizard}} returned as a playable character, while Squirtle and Ivysaur were fully cut.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUWnQu2Grs Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.2014]</ref> However, Red (under the name "Pokémon Trainer"), Squirtle, and Ivysaur make cameos as collectible trophies. On a related note, {{iw|bulbapedia|Calem|game}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Serena|game}}, the playable Trainers from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']], also appear together as a singular trophy under the name "Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y)".


===Trophies===
===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Pokémon series)}}
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Pokémon series)}}
{{Trophy
[[File:PokemonTrainerTrophy3DS.png|thumb|left|100px|Pokémon Trainer's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''.]]
|name=Pokémon Trainer
[[File:PokemonTrainerTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|right|100px|Pokémon Trainer's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.]]
|image-3ds=PokemonTrainerTrophy3DS.png
;Pokémon Trainer
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:{{flag|ntsc}}: ''Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right-- they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Theme|he fought to be the very best-- like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test-- to launch them was his cause]]!''
|desc-3ds-ntsc=Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Theme|he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!]]
:{{flag|pal}}: ''Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.''
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test. To launch them was his cause!
{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue (09/1998)|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen (09/2004)}}
|desc-pal=Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right – they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best – like no one ever was – back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test – to launch them was his cause.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue|release1=09/1998|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen|release2=09/2004}}
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{{Trophy
[[File:PokemonTrainerXYTrophy3DS.png|thumb|left|100px|Pokémon Trainer's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''.]]
|name-ntsc=Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y)
;Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) {{flag|ntsc}} / Trainers (Pokémon X and Y) {{flag|pal}}
|name-pal=Trainers (Pokémon X and Y)
:{{flag|ntsc}}: ''We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... No, wait—no spoilers!''
|image=PokemonTrainerXYTrophy3DS.png
:{{flag|pal}}: ''If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.''
|desc-ntsc=We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... No, wait—no spoilers!
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===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)}}
{{Main|Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)}}
[[File:Pokémon Trainer (solo) SSBU.png|thumb|Pokémon Trainer (male), as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
[[File:Pokémon Trainer (solo) SSBU.png|thumb|right|Pokémon Trainer (male), as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
Pokémon Trainer returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', albeit as an [[unlockable character]] instead of a [[starter character]]. As a result, {{SSBU|Squirtle}} and {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} also returned by default, while {{SSBU|Charizard}} was reintegrated into the team. This means that Rock Smash was replaced by Pokémon Change. In addition to Red reappearing as the default Pokémon Trainer, his female counterpart, {{iw|bulbapedia|Leaf|game}}, makes her ''Super Smash Bros.'' series debut as an [[Alternate costume|alternate character]].
Pokémon Trainer returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', albeit as an [[unlockable character]] instead of a [[starter character]]. As a result, {{SSBU|Squirtle}} and {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} also returned by default, while {{SSBU|Charizard}} was reintegrated into the team. In addition to Red reappearing as the default Pokémon Trainer, his female counterpart, {{iw|bulbapedia|Leaf|game}}, makes her ''Super Smash Bros.'' series debut as an [[Alternate costume|alternate character]].


Pokémon Trainer has been noticeably reworked in order to streamline the character's unique playstyle. The removal of both [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|stamina]] and [[type effectiveness]] significantly improves the team's overall consistency. In addition, [[Pokémon Change]]'s drastically faster speed and newfound usability in the air collectively make it much less committal, as well as allow the Trainer to rotate between Pokémon to the point of using their unique attributes to adapt to different situations at a much better pace.
Pokémon Trainer has been noticeably reworked in order to streamline the character's unique playstyle. The removal of both [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|stamina]] and [[type effectiveness]] significantly improves the team's overall consistency. In addition, [[Pokémon Change]]'s drastically faster speed and newfound usability in the air collectively make it much less committal, as well as allow the Trainer to rotate between Pokémon to the point of using their unique attributes to adapt to different situations at a much better pace.
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===Spirits===
===Spirits===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Leaf and [[Zero Suit Samus]] are the only characters to debut in a remake.
*The male and female Pokémon Trainers are the only playable ''Pokémon'' characters that are human. However, they do have three playable Pokémon fight on their behalf.
*Pokémon Trainer is one of the few human ''Pokémon'' characters to appear as a trophy, and the only one to do so in ''Brawl'', {{forwiiu}}, and ''Ultimate''. Other human characters include {{s|bulbapedia|Professor Oak}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Misty}} in ''Melee'', and {{s|bulbapedia|Professor Sycamore}} in {{for3ds}}. {{iw|bulbapedia|Calem|game}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Serena|game}} appear as a trophy in the latter, but as an extension of the Pokémon Trainer player character concept.
*The female Pokémon Trainer and [[Zero Suit Samus]] are the only characters to debut in a remake.
*Pokémon Trainer is one of the few human ''Pokémon'' characters to appear as a trophy, and the only one to do so in ''Brawl'' and {{forwiiu}}. Other human characters include {{s|bulbapedia|Professor Oak}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Misty}} in ''Melee'', and {{s|bulbapedia|Professor Sycamore}} in {{for3ds}}. {{iw|bulbapedia|Calem|game}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Serena|game}} appear as a trophy in the latter, but as an extension of the Pokémon Trainer player character concept.
**The male and female Pokémon Trainers are also the only human characters from the ''Pokémon'' series to appear as a [[spirit]].
*Pokémon Trainer and Pikachu are the only characters who received opposite gender alternate costumes after their respective debuts.
**The female Pokémon Trainer is the second alternate costume character to become playable in ''Super Smash Bros.'' after her base character. The first was [[Alph]].
**As with the other fighters with male and female variants, the male and female Pokémon Trainers have been established as separate characters; ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Masters}}'' features both Red (male) and Leaf (female) as separate trainers.
*The male Pokémon Trainer is commonly mistaken for, and referred to as, {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}} from the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon_anime|''Pokémon'' anime]]<ref>[https://www.cinemablend.com/games/Ash-Ketchum-Playable-Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-5782.html Ash Ketchum Playable In Super Smash Bros. Brawl!]</ref>. Both characters are actually based on {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}}, the male protagonist from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green'']] and their subsequent remakes.
*The male Pokémon Trainer is commonly mistaken for, and referred to as, {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}} from the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon_anime|''Pokémon'' anime]]<ref>[https://www.cinemablend.com/games/Ash-Ketchum-Playable-Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-5782.html Ash Ketchum Playable In Super Smash Bros. Brawl!]</ref>. Both characters are actually based on {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}}, the male protagonist from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green'']] and their subsequent remakes.
**Similarly, the female Pokémon Trainer was commonly referred to as both "Leaf" and “Green” (“Blue” in Asian countries) before the name Leaf was officially used in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Masters}}''.
**Similarly, the female Pokémon Trainer was commonly referred to as both "Leaf" and “Green” (“Blue” in Asian countries) before the name Leaf was officially used in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Masters}}''.
*Pokémon Trainer, [[Roy]], and [[Lucas]] are the only cut [[veteran]]s with a trophy in any game that acknowledges them as being a playable character in previous installments. However, only Roy and Lucas' [[DLC]] fighter trophies do so.
*Pokémon Trainer, [[Roy]], and [[Lucas]] are the only cut [[veteran]]s with a trophy in any game that acknowledges them as being a playable character in previous installments. However, only Roy and Lucas' [[DLC]] fighter trophies do so.
**Additionally, Pokémon Trainer, the [[Ice Climbers]], and Lucas' non-fighter trophy are the only cut veterans whose trophies use their models from the previous ''Super Smash Bros.'' game they were in.
*The Pokémon Trainer's trophy description in ''SSB4'' and [[Boxing Ring]] title in ''Ultimate'' both reference the first English theme song for the ''Pokémon'' anime.
*The Pokémon Trainer's trophy description in ''SSB4'' and [[Boxing Ring]] title in ''Ultimate'' both reference the first English theme song for the ''Pokémon'' anime.
**The former also has a reference to Ash Ketchum, Red's counterpart in the anime.
**The former also has a reference to Ash Ketchum, Red's counterpart in the anime.
*In some Romance languages, Pokémon Trainer has two different names to refer to the male and female versions. [[Villager]], [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Inkling]], [[Byleth]] and the [[Mii Fighter]]s also share this trait.
*Pokémon Trainer, the Ice Climbers, and Lucas are the only [[starter character]]s to have ever been cut.
**As a result, all aforementioned characters have two announcer voice tracks in the announcer's voice vault, staying consistent across all languages.
**However, Lucas would return in ''SSB4'' as downloadable content.
*In an official poll held on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' (the game's official Japanese website) regarding characters for a potential sequel to the first game, a ''Pokémon'' character named Satoshi (referring either to Ash Ketchum or Red, for whom "Satoshi" is one of the default names in the Japanese ''Red'' and ''Green'' games) was ranked 12th with 18 votes, tied with [[Mr. Saturn]] and an unspecified {{uv|Fire Emblem}} character.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html</ref>
*The Pokémon Trainer and Villager are the only characters who returned in ''Ultimate'' to receive an alternate costume with a darker skin tone.
*In some languages, Pokémon Trainer has two different names to refer to the male and female versions. [[Villager]], [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Inkling]], [[Byleth]] and the [[Mii|Mii Fighters]] also share this trait.


==References==
==References==

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