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*Billy Bob Thompson (male, replacing Michele Knotz) and Kate Bristol (female) in English.
*Billy Bob Thompson (male, replacing Michele Knotz) and Kate Bristol (female) in English.
*Emilie Guillaume (male, replacing Virginie Demians) and Elisabeth Guinand (female) in French.
*Emilie Guillaume (male, replacing Virginie Demians) and Elisabeth Guinand (female) in French.
*Maximilian Belle (male, replacing Dina Kürten) and Lea Kalbhenn (female) in German.
*Maximilian Belle (male, replacing Dina Kuerten) and Lea Kalbhenn (female) in German.
*Tania de Domenico (male, replacing Francesca Guidice) and Giada Bonanomi (female) in Italian.
*Tania de Domenico (male, replacing Francesca Guidice) and Giada Bonanomi (female) in Italian.
*Rodri Martín (male, replacing Isabel Navarro) and Tania Ugía (female) in Spanish.
*Rodri Martín (male, replacing Isabel Navarro) and Tania Ugía (female) in Spanish.
Unlike in ''Brawl'', Pokémon Trainer's Japanese voice clips are used in the Korean version of ''Ultimate'', instead of unique Korean-language voice clips.
Unlike ''Brawl'', ''Ultimate'' does not have a Korean dub, with Pokémon Trainer instead using his Japanese voice in the Korean versions.


Pokémon Trainer is ranked 24th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him at the top of the A- tier. This is a drastic improvement over his 29th out of 38 placement in ''Brawl'', and a significant improvement over {{SSB4|Charizard}}'s placement in ''Smash 4'', where it was ranked 42nd out of 54. This improvement is thanks to the faster [[Pokémon Change]], the ability to use Pokémon Change in mid-air, and the removal of the {{h2|Pokémon Change|Stamina}} and [[Type effectiveness]] mechanics.
Pokémon Trainer is ranked 24th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the A- tier. This is a drastic improvement over his 29th out of 38 placement in ''Brawl'', and a significant improvement over {{SSB4|Charizard}}'s placement in ''Smash 4'', where it was ranked 42nd out of 54. This improvement is thanks to the faster [[Pokémon Change]], the ability to use Pokémon Change in mid-air, and the removal of the {{h2|Pokémon Change|Stamina}} and [[Type effectiveness]] mechanics.


==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
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Notably, both the [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|stamina]] mechanic and [[type effectiveness]] have been completely removed, and [[Pokémon Change]] has been granted high utility due to the addition of aerial switching and significantly faster Pokémon switches. As such, switches between the three Pokémon have now become a unique advantage for the Pokémon Trainer alone instead of being a major mandatory commitment, and the Pokémon are now free to fight indefinitely without being limited by Stamina during battle. In addition, Ivysaur, who was previously the worst Pokémon in the party, has been greatly buffed, and the general changes to ''Ultimate''{{'}}s mechanics greatly benefit Ivysaur and Squirtle.
Notably, both the [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|stamina]] mechanic and [[type effectiveness]] have been completely removed, and [[Pokémon Change]] has been granted high utility due to the addition of aerial switching and significantly faster Pokémon switches. As such, switches between the three Pokémon have now become a unique advantage for the Pokémon Trainer alone instead of being a major mandatory commitment, and the Pokémon are now free to fight indefinitely without being limited by Stamina during battle. In addition, Ivysaur, who was previously the worst Pokémon in the party, has been greatly buffed, and the general changes to ''Ultimate''{{'}}s mechanics greatly benefit Ivysaur and Squirtle.


Despite some noteworthy buffs, Pokémon Trainer has also received some nerfs. While the removal of type effectiveness slightly benefits Charizard and greatly benefits Ivysaur due to the latter's weakness to the near omniprescent [[flame]] effect, it also greatly hinders Squirtle due to its resistance to said effect. Additionally, while Pokémon Change has been greatly improved, it has also received a few new disadvantages, as there is now a timer which prevents switching for a couple of seconds (although there are ways to work around this) and it no longer resets [[stale move negation]], effectively weakening the next Pokémon. Squirtle has also been slightly nerfed overall, and Ivysaur and Charizard have received a few nerfs as well.
Despite some noteworthy buffs, Pokémon Trainer has also received some nerfs. The removal of type effectiveness slightly benefits Charizard and greatly benefits Ivysaur due to the latter's weakness to the near omniprescent [[flame]] effect, it also greatly hinders Squirtle due to its resistance to said effect. Additionally, while Pokémon Change has been greatly improved, it has also received a few new disadvantages, as there is now a timer which prevents switching for a couple of seconds (although there are ways to work around this) and it no longer resets [[stale move negation]], effectively weakening the next Pokémon. Squirtle has also been objectively nerfed overall, and Ivysaur and Charizard have received a few nerfs as well.


In bulk, Pokémon Trainer has become a significantly more effective character than in ''Brawl''. Despite retaining a high learning curve, all three Pokémon now boast their own degree of effectiveness for certain matchups, making the character more dynamic overall. Still, while each of the Trainer's Pokémon is usable as its own character, as in ''Brawl'', usage of all three for different situations is optimal. Nevertheless, the team performs much better than they previously did in Brawl.
In bulk, Pokémon Trainer has become a significantly more effective character than in ''Brawl''. Despite retaining a high learning curve, all three Pokémon now boast their own degree of effectiveness for certain matchups, making the character more dynamic overall. Still, while each of the Trainer's Pokémon is usable as its own character, as in ''Brawl'', usage of all three for different situations is optimal. Nevertheless, the team performs much better than they previously did in Brawl.
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===[[Taunt]]s===
===[[Taunt]]s===
====Male====
====Male====
*'''Up taunt''': Triumphantly raises his Poké Ball into the air, saying "All right!"
*'''Up taunt''': Triumphantly raises his Poké Ball into the air.
*'''Side taunt''': Fist pumps with his left hand.
*'''Side taunt''': Fist pumps with his left hand.
*'''Down taunt''': Fist pumps with his left hand while posing triumphantly, saying "Yay!"
*'''Down taunt''': Fist pumps with his left hand while posing triumphantly.
<gallery>
<gallery>
SSBURedTaunt1.gif|Male Pokémon Trainer's up taunt.
SSBURedTaunt1.gif|Male Pokémon Trainer's up taunt.
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====Female====
====Female====
*'''Up taunt''': Fist pumps with her left hand while triumphantly raising her Poké Ball into the air, saying "All right!"
*'''Up taunt''': Fist pumps with her left hand while triumphantly raising her Poké Ball into the air.
*'''Side taunt''': Fist pumps with her left hand.
*'''Side taunt''': Fist pumps with her left hand.
*'''Down taunt''': Jumps slightly off the ground while doing a double fist pump, saying "Yay!"
*'''Down taunt''': Jumps slightly off the ground while doing a double fist pump.
<gallery>
<gallery>
SSBULeafTaunt1.gif|Female Pokémon Trainer's up taunt.
SSBULeafTaunt1.gif|Female Pokémon Trainer's up taunt.
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! scope="row"|English
! scope="row"|English
|"All right!" || "Yay!"
|"All right!" || "Yay!"
|-
! scope="row"|German
|"Nicht schlecht!" || "Klasse!"
|-
! scope="row"|Italian
|"Diamoci dentro!" || "Sì!"
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|-
! scope="row"|Japanese
! scope="row"|Japanese
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|-
|-
! scope="row"|Spanish
! scope="row"|Spanish
|"¡Tu puedes!" || "¡Ja!"
|"¡Ja!" || "¡Tu puedes!"
|}
|}


===[[Idle pose]]s===
===[[Idle pose]]s===
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''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon Trainer players (SSBU)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon Trainer players (SSBU)]]''


*{{Sm|Atelier|Japan}} - Used Pokémon Trainer as a main during the pandemic, and was considered the best Pokémon Trainer in Japan during this time, having won {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 3}} and placing 2nd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 3}} and 4th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 5}}. He eventually relegated the character to a co-main and primarily played {{SSBU|Wolf}} in tournament, though he still had events where he used only or mostly Pokémon Trainer, such as placing 2nd at {{Trn|Cafeteria Cup}}.
*{{Sm|Atelier|Japan}} - Used Pokémon Trainer as a main during the pandemic, and was considered the best Pokémon Trainer in Japan during this time, winning the regional {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 3}}, placing 2nd at the major {{Trn|Kagaribi 3}}, and placing 4th at the supermajor {{Trn|Kagaribi 5}}. He has since relegated Pokémon Trainer as a co-main, mainly using {{SSBU|Wolf}} in tournament.
*{{Sm|HIKARU|Japan}} - Although better known for playing a variety of other characters, he mainly played Pokémon Trainer from mid-2019 up until early-2020 and was considered the best Pokémon Trainer player in Japan. During this time, he frequently placed highly at supermajors, including 9th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 7}} and 17th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}}, {{Trn|EVO 2019}}, and {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}}, and as such was ranked 41st on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
*{{Sm|HIKARU|Japan}} - Although known for playing a variety of characters, he mainly played Pokémon Trainer from mid-2019 up until early-2020, and was considered the best Pokémon Trainer player in Japan. With Pokémon Trainer, he notably placed 17th at the supermajors {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}}, {{Trn|EVO 2019}}, and {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} and was ranked 41st on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
*{{Sm|Leffen|Sweden}} - The best Pokémon Trainer player from Europe in 2019, although the majority of his tournament activity was in the United States. He is best known for winning {{Trn|DreamHack Winter 2019}} and has also placed 9th at {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 2}} defeating {{Sm|Tweek}} and 17th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} defeating {{Sm|Maister}}, ultimately ranking Area 51 position on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
*{{Sm|Leffen|Sweden}} - The best Pokémon Trainer player in Europe in the early metagame, although the majority of his tournament activity was in the United States. He notably won the superregional {{Trn|DreamHack Winter 2019}} and has also placed 9th at the major {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 2}} defeating {{Sm|Tweek}} and 17th at the supermajor {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} defeating {{Sm|Maister}}. He was also ranked in the Area 51 position on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
*{{Sm|moxi|USA}} - One of the best Pokémon Trainer players in North America in 2019, ranking 33rd on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]], with frequent high placement at North America's largest events including 13th at {{Trn|Mainstage}} and 17th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}. She continued to play Pokémon Trainer in 2021, notably placing 17th at {{Trn|Mainstage 2021}} and 25th at {{Trn|Riptide}}, but eventually dropped the character for {{SSBU|Wolf}} by the end of the year.
*{{Sm|moxi|USA}} - One of the best Pokémon Trainer players in the world in the early metagame, ranking 33rd on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]]. She placed top 64 at almost every major she attended while using the character, including placing 13th at {{Trn|Mainstage}} and 17th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}. However, since late-2021 she has dropped Pokémon Trainer in favor of {{SSBU|Wolf}}.
*{{Sm|Ned|USA}} - Primarily played Pokémon Trainer in the early metagame and was considered one of the best Pokémon Trainer players in North America in the second half of 2019, ranking 37th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]]. He is best known for placing 9th at {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2019}}, defeating {{Sm|Kola}} and {{Sm|ESAM}}; 13th at {{Trn|The Big House 9}}; and 17th at {{Trn|2GG: Kongo Saga}}, defeating {{Sm|Nairo}}. He eventually dropped Pokémon Trainer for {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}, although he eventually brought back the character as a secondary.
*{{Sm|Ned|USA}} - Mained Pokémon Trainer in 2019, and was considered one of the best Pokémon Trainer players in the United States, ranking 37th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] and placing 9th at {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2019}} and 13th at {{Trn|The Big House 9}}. Since then, he has picked up other characters to play alongside Pokémon Trainer.
*{{Sm|Noi|Japan}} - One of the best Pokémon Trainer players in Japan since the pandemic period, playing the character alongside {{SSBU|Olimar}}. Although most of his best performances were with Olimar, he has taken several noteworthy names with Pokémon Trainer including {{Sm|Sparg0}} at {{Trn|Kagaribi 12}} and {{Sm|Kameme}} at {{Trn|Kagaribi 8}}. In addition, with primarily Pokémon Trainer he placed 9th at {{Trn|Wave 2}} and 13th at {{Trn|Seibugeki 12}}.
*{{Sm|Puppeh|USA}} - One of the best Pokémon Trainer players in the United States and one of the few notable Pokémon Trainer players who continued to solo-main the character in the post-online metagame. His breakout tournament was placing 5th at the major {{Trn|CEO 2019}} defeating {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|ESAM}}, and {{Sm|Samsora}}, and he has since consistently placed in the top 48 at almost every major he has attended. His best ranking was 28th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]].
*{{Sm|Puppeh|USA}} - One of the best Pokémon Trainer players in North America and one of the few Pokémon Trainer players who continued to solo-main the character in the post-online metagame. His breakout tournament was placing 5th at {{Trn|CEO 2019}} defeating {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|ESAM}}, and {{Sm|Samsora}}, and has since regularly placed well at North American majors and supermajors, such as 17th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}, {{Trn|Pound 2022}}, and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}}. His best ranking was 28th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]].
*{{Sm|Quidd|USA}} - The best Pokémon Trainer player in the world in the post-online metagame, although he seldom travels outside his region. Aside from winning several large events in his region, he is also the second Pokémon Trainer player to win a major, doing so at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}}.
*{{Sm|Quidd|USA}} - The best solo-Pokémon Trainer player in the world since 2022, considered a hidden boss as he rarely traveled outside the [[Tristate]] area. He is best known for winning {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}}, becoming only the second Pokémon Trainer player to win a major, and immediately followed the event up by placing 5th at {{Trn|Collision 2022}}, two of the best Pokémon Trainer performances in the post-online metagame. Outside of majors, he has also won several noteworthy Tristate events such as {{Trn|High Rez}}.  
*{{Sm|Tweek|USA}} - Although he only played Pokémon Trainer for several months in the second half of 2019, he is considered the best Pokémon Trainer of all-time and was a top 3 player in the world when he played the character. He is the first Pokémon Trainer to win a major, doing so at {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}}, and has also placed 2nd at the supermajor {{Trn|EVO 2019}} and 3rd at the supermajor {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}.
*{{Sm|Tweek|USA}} - Although he only played Pokémon Trainer for several months in the second half of 2019, he is considered the best Pokémon Trainer of all-time and remained the only Pokémon Trainer player to rank in the top 10. He is the first Pokémon Trainer player to win a major, doing so at {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}}, and had several other top 8 finishes at majors and supermajors, including 2nd at {{Trn|EVO 2019}} and 3rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}.  
*{{Sm|Wishes|USA}} - The best Pokémon Trainer in the first few month of the game's lifespan, ranking 21st on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]] and placing 9th at the supermajor {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}} and the major {{Trn|Collision 2019}}. However, he began slowly picking up {{SSBU|Joker}} as time went on before retiring by 2020.
*{{Sm|Wishes|USA}} - The best Pokémon Trainer in the game's early months, ranking 21st on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]] and most notably placing 9th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}} and {{Trn|Collision 2019}}. He eventually began playing {{SSBU|Joker}} over Pokémon Trainer as the year went on before retiring from competitive play in 2020.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Thanks to the various buffs given to his three Pokémon, especially the removal of the infamously counter-intuitive mechanics [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|stamina]] and [[type effectiveness]], Pokémon Trainer received a strong positive reception in the early metagame. This reception correlated with a large playerbase in the early metagame which was initially spearheaded by players such as {{Sm|Wishes}} and {{Sm|Puppeh}}. This playerbase only grew as 2019 went on after many other players began placing well with the character, including {{Sm|moxi}}, {{Sm|Ned}}, and -- most notably -- {{Sm|Tweek}}, who notably won the major {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}} with solo-Pokémon Trainer. By the end of the year, all three superregions had a Pokémon Trainer player ranked on the [[PGRU]] or its Area 51: the aforementioned players in North America, {{Sm|HIKARU}} in Japan, and {{Sm|Leffen}} in Europe. This resulted in Pokémon Trainer having one of the best representation in the early metagame, peaking at 5th for the second half of 2019, and leading many to believe the character was top 10.
Thanks to the various buffs given to his three Pokémon, especially the removal of the infamously counter-intuitive mechanics [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|stamina]] and [[type effectiveness]], Pokémon Trainer received a strong positive reception in the early metagame. This reception correlated with a large playerbase in the early metagame which was initially spearheaded by players such as {{Sm|Wishes}} and {{Sm|Puppeh}}. This playerbase only grew as 2019 went on after many other players began placing well with the character, including {{Sm|moxi}}, {{Sm|Ned}}, and -- most notably -- {{Sm|Tweek}}, who notably won the major {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}} with solo-Pokémon Trainer. By the end of the year, all three superregions had a Pokémon Trainer player ranked on the [[PGRU]] or its Area 51: the aforementioned players in North America, {{Sm|HIKARU}} in Japan, and {{Sm|Leffen}} in Europe. This resulted in Pokémon Trainer having one of the best representation in the early metagame, peaking at 5th for the second half of 2019, and leading many to believe the character was top 10.


During and following the [[COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on competitive Smash|COVID-19 pandemic]], Pokémon Trainer saw a decline in tourney success, due to multiple factors such as buffs to other characters, a lack of viability online, [[downloadable content]] bringing forth a number of stronger characters, and new weaknesses growing more apparent such as limited landing options, linear gameplans, poor ledge options, and an over-reliance on [[Pokémon Change]] to cover one another's weaknesses. In addition, [[Ivysaur (SSBU)|Ivysaur]], who was initially considered the best Pokémon of the three, received nerfs in Patch 4.0.0 such as increased startup lag on [[Razor Leaf]], reduced knockback on [[Vine Whip]], and down aerial's smaller sweetspot.
During and following the [[COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on competitive Smash|COVID-19 pandemic]], Pokémon Trainer saw a decline in tourney success, due to multiple factors such as buffs to other characters, a lack of viability online, [[downloadable content]] bringing forth a number of stronger characters, and new weaknesses growing more apparent such as mediocre ground mobility, limited landing options, linear gameplans, poor ledge options, weak recoveries, and an over-reliance on [[Pokémon Change]] to cover one another's weaknesses. In addition, [[Ivysaur (SSBU)|Ivysaur]], who was initially considered the best Pokemon of the three, received nerfs in Patch 4.0.0 such as increased startup lag on [[Razor Leaf]], reduced knockback on [[Vine Whip]], and down aerial's smaller sweetspot.


Most likely as a result of this, almost all of Pokémon Trainer's best players from the early metagame either dropped the character (most notably HIKARU and Tweek), relegated the character to a secondary (most notably Ned), or stopped competing altogether (most notably Leffen and Wishes). Although this led to a decline in representation, several new Pokémon Trainer players stepped into the limelight, including {{Sm|Atelier}}, {{Sm|DDee}}, and {{Sm|Noi}}. Most notable among these new players was {{Sm|Quidd}}, who won the major {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}}. The efforts of these players has kept Pokémon Trainer's reputation afloat, and he is still considered a strong character in the current metagame. This is reflected in the character's placements on the first two tier lists, where he is ranked 23rd on the first list as a high-tier and 24th on the second list in the A- tier.
Most likely as a result of this, almost all of Pokémon Trainer's best players from the early metagame either dropped the character (most notably HIKARU and Tweek), relegated the character to a secondary (most notably Ned), or stopped competing altogether (most notably Leffen and Wishes). Although this led to a decline in representation, several new Pokémon Trainer players stepped into the limelight, including {{Sm|Atelier}} and {{Sm|DDee}}. Most notable among these new players was {{Sm|Quidd}}, who won the major {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}} and has since been a consistent top 50 player despite limited appearances outside of his region. The efforts of these players has kept Pokémon Trainer's reputation afloat, and he is still considered a strong character in the current metagame. This is reflected in the character's current placement on the tier list, where he is ranked 23rd out of 82 characters as a high-tier.


=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: The Future Champion==
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: The Future Champion==
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*If a game modification is used to enable [[instant KO]]s during a result screen, Pokémon Trainer will [https://youtu.be/KVPh4EB-YUc change animations from their results screen victory/defeated animation to their in-game defeated animation].
*If a game modification is used to enable [[instant KO]]s during a result screen, Pokémon Trainer will [https://youtu.be/KVPh4EB-YUc change animations from their results screen victory/defeated animation to their in-game defeated animation].
*If ''Ultimate'' is hacked to be able to select one of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon individually, [https://youtu.be/Q6PthMfdBuc the Trainer will function normally] aside from multiple of the same costume being able to be selected and using each Pokémon's stock icon (which changes with the Pokémon in play) instead of the Trainer's own, similar to how {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}} use interchangeable stock icons.
*If ''Ultimate'' is hacked to be able to select one of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon individually, [https://youtu.be/Q6PthMfdBuc the Trainer will function normally] aside from multiple of the same costume being able to be selected and using each Pokémon's stock icon (which changes with the Pokémon in play) instead of the Trainer's own, similar to how {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}} use interchangeable stock icons.
*While the male and female versions of Pokémon Trainer use the same Spanish-language voice actors between the European Spanish and North American Spanish versions of the game, some voice lines are regionally different between the game's two Spanish-language versions.
*Pokémon Trainer's description in the North America amiibo website is based on his trophy description from ''Brawl''.


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