Editing Pokémon Trainer

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''For fighter info, see [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)]] and [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)]].''

|name         = Pokémon Trainer

|image       = [[File:FRLGMaleTrainer.png|200px|Pokémon Trainer]]

|caption     = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px]]

Official artwork of [[bulbapedia:Red (game)|Red]], the male Pokémon Trainer, from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']].

|universe     = ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' / ''[[Pokémon]]''

|firstgame   = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions'']] (1996) {{Flag|Japan}}

|games       = ''[[Brawl]]'' <br> ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]

|lastappearance= [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|''Pokémon Ultra Sun'' and ''Ultra Moon'']] (Red specifically, 2017)<br>{{s|bulbapedia|''Pokkén Tournament DX''}} (2017)

|console     = Game Boy

|species     = {{s|bulbapedia|Human}}

|gender       = Varies

|homeworld   = {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}}

|englishactor = {{s|bulbapedia|Michele Knotz}}

|japanactor   = {{s|bulbapedia|Tomoe Hanba}}

|franceactor = Virginie Demians

|germanactor = Dina Kuerten

|spainactor   = Isabel Navarro  

|italyactor   = Francesca Giudice

|interwiki   = bulbapedia

|interwikiname= Bulbapedia

|interwikipage= Red (game)

A '''Pokémon Trainer''' ({{ja|ポケモントレーナー|Pokemontorēnā}}, ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a {{s|bulbapedia|human}} from the ''{{uv|Pokémon}}'' series. Trainers debuted in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]], and [[bulbapedia:Red (game)|Red]] represents them as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' under the name "Pokémon Trainer".

==Profession description==

From the very outset of the ''Pokémon'' franchise, the world of Pokémon had been established as an Earth-like world populated by humans and a diverse set of creatures called Pokémon. In this world, humans are referred to as Pokémon trainers if they collect, take care of, and train Pokémon for use in competitive matches with those of other trainers called Pokémon battles. While most games focus on the battling aspect, other Pokémon-related hobbies and professions exist in the world, such as {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Breeder|Trainer class}}s, who focus on raising Pokémon; {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Coordinator}}s, who train Pokémon for [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Contest|contests]]; and {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Professor}}s, who focus on studying various aspects of the Pokémon themselves. Nevertheless, raising and training a team of Pokémon is the main activity/quest that the main ''Pokémon'' RPGs feature; as such, a player of a ''Pokémon'' RPG is considered a Pokémon trainer themselves.

All main ''Pokémon'' games cast the player as a young Pokémon trainer ready to set out on a Pokémon journey across that game's {{s|bulbapedia|region}} of the Pokémon world, on a quest to capture many species of Pokémon and, from them, train a team of Pokémon proficient enough in the sport of Pokémon battling that they may carry the trainer to victory against that region's {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon League}}. The trainer's traditional tool for capturing Pokémon is the [[Poké Ball]], which is sold at {{s|bulbapedia|Poké Mart}}s in the game's various cities 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 region which the trainer must fill up, among other adventuring gear.  

Throughout each journey, the trainer will battle hundreds of other trainers as well as encounter countless Pokémon in the wild, and the trainer will be involved in subplots involving thwarting the schemes of criminal organizations of trainers, known generally as {{s|bulbapedia|villainous teams}}. While the Pokémon Trainers have been depicted as boys in every installment, from the ''Crystal Version'' of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|the second generation]] onward, the player has had the option to choose the gender of the trainer; while each game's protagonist options are similar, they are all distinct characters in-universe. Player trainers also have one or more {{s|bulbapedia|rival}} characters, whose motivations and characterizations vary significantly.

The first playable trainer of the series is the male protagonist of the {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}} games, who has since become a recurring character known as {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}}. He went on to appear as the final boss 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 as the co-leader of the {{s|bulbapedia|Battle Tree}} in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon'']]. In all cases, his 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.

In the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], a human character, potentially a Pokémon Trainer, can be seen walking in the background during Pikachu's portion of the opening movie.

[[File:Pokémon Trainer SSBB.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Pokémon Trainer in Brawl]]

The Pokémon Trainer makes an official appearance as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. The Trainer used in ''Brawl'' is [[bulbapedia:Red (game)|Red]], the protagonist of the ''Red'', ''Green'', ''Blue'', and ''Yellow Versions'' and the male protagonist of ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'', though he is simply referred to as Pokémon Trainer to reflect how players can name their trainers within each of the ''Pokémon'' games. Additionally, he uses his design from ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'' for his appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. 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, which are the three Pokémon the Pokémon Trainer 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 on the current [[tier list]] in E tier. His tournament results have been surprisingly high due to the efforts of {{Sm|TheReflexWonder}}, but when he is excluded, he has had barely any tournament success.

===Trophy Info===

[[File:Pokémon Trainer - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|100px|Pokémon Trainer trophy in ''Brawl''.]]

;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.''

{{Trophy games|console1=GBA|game1=[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]]}}

! Name  

! Game  

! Character(s)

| ''{{uv|Pokémon}}'' series

| {{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}}

[[File:PokemonTrainerTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|right|Pokémon Trainer's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'']]

As the game does not support mid-match character changes, Pokémon Trainer does not return as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. While Charizard [[Charizard (SSB4)|became a standalone playable character]], Squirtle and Ivysaur did not make such a transition. However, Red, under the name "Pokémon Trainer", makes a cameo as a collectible [[trophy]] alongside both Squirtle and Ivysaur. {{s|bulbapedia|Calem}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Serena}}, the playable trainers from ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'', also appear together as a singular trophy under the name "Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y)".

===Trophy===

;Pokémon Trainer

:{{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]]!''

:{{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.''

{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue (09/1998)|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen (09/2004)}}

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Pokémon Trainer makes a return in ''Ultimate'', as with all previous characters, meaning {{SSB4|Charizard}} is no longer a standalone character. The Stamina mechanic has been removed, which means the player is no longer required to regularly switch Pokémon to fight at full effectiveness.

[[bulbapedia:Leaf (game)|Leaf]], the female Pokémon Trainer from ''FireRed/LeafGreen'', also makes her first appearance as an alternate costume.

*Pokémon Trainer is the only playable character from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series who is not a Pokémon.

*Pokémon Trainer, [[Roy]], and [[Lucas]] are the only cut veterans with a trophy in any game that acknowledges them as being a playable character in previous installments. However, Roy and Lucas' trophies only acknowledge that in their DLC fighter trophies.

**Additionally, Pokémon Trainer, the [[Ice Climbers]], and Lucas' non-fighter trophy are the only cut veterans whose trophies use their models from the previous ''Smash Bros.'' game they were in.

*The last lines in the description of Pokémon Trainer's trophy in ''SSB4'' reference the first theme song from the ''Pokémon'' anime.

**In addition to that, his description also has a reference to {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}, Red's counterpart in the anime.

*Pokémon Trainer and the [[Ice Climbers]] are the only [[starter character]]s to be cut and not return as [[downloadable content]].

*Unlike the other playable Pokémon, none of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon have any [[bulbapedia:Normal (type)|Normal-type]] moves.

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