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|image = {{tabber|title1=Red|tab1=[[File:FRLGMaleTrainer.png|200px]]|title2=Leaf|tab2=[[File:FireRed LeafGreen Leaf.png|170px]]}} | |image = {{tabber|title1=Red|tab1=[[File:FRLGMaleTrainer.png|200px]]|title2=Leaf|tab2=[[File:FireRed LeafGreen Leaf.png|170px]]}} | ||
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Official artwork of {{iw|bulbapedia|Red|game}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Leaf|game}}, the Pokémon Trainers | 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'']]. | ||
|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 = '' | |lastappearance = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'']] (2022, 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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|interwikipage2 = Player character | |interwikipage2 = Player character | ||
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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]]''. | ||
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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. | |||
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}}. 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 | 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. | |||
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. |