Pokémon Trainer (SSBB): Difference between revisions

{{Infobox Character

|name = Pokémon Trainer

|game = SSBB

|shareslot = {{SSBB|Charizard}}<br>{{SSBB|Ivysaur}}<br>{{SSBB|Squirtle}}

|ranking = 29

}}

Various accommodations in the background are made for Pokémon Trainer in several stages, where the Trainer stands and commands his Pokémon. In moving stages like [[Halberd]] and [[Delfino Plaza]], Pokémon Trainer only appears on the stationary sections. He will move above the pit in the [[Yoshi's Island]] stage when his Pokémon is on the opposite side of the pit (for example, if Pokémon Trainer is on the right and his Pokémon is on the left).

*In English: Michele Knotz

*In French: Virginie Demians

*In German: Dina Kuerten

*In Italian: Francesca Giudice

*In Korean: Lee Sun

Pokémon Trainer is ranked 29th in the tier list, right above the bottom spot of lower-mid tier. Pokémon Trainer's individual Pokémon have their own merits, and the variety in choices helps in preventing hard {{B|counter|matchup}}s. Pokémon Trainer, however, suffers from severe, unique afflictions that no other character has to deal with. The first is the stamina problem, which, when it occurs, will force the player to fight with severely reduced damage output and finishing ability, or make a Pokémon change that will either give their opponent a free hit or make the player give up an opportunity to capitalize on the opponent's vulnerability. Additionally, when a Pokémon is KO'd, the player is forced to send out the next Pokémon in the lineup. The forced switching from this and stamina leads to two more issues: it prevents the player from only using the Pokémon best suited for the matchup (for example against {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, the player will not be able to just stay on Squirtle, and will be forced to use the other Pokémon who are hard countered by Dedede), and it forces players looking to pick up the Pokémon Trainer to master all three Pokémon playstyles (so instead of just having to learn one character as with anyone else, a player will have to learn three vastly different characters, thus significantly hindering development with the character). Moreover, the Trainer's Pokémon have their own significant weaknesses and flaws. While Squirtle is often considered to be a potentially viable character due to its good mobility, attack speed, and air game, it has difficulty at KOing opponents; Charizard suffers from slow aerial movement speed and laggy attacks; and Ivysaur is crippled by its abysmal air game and [[tether recovery]], slow and difficult-to-land KO moves, and very short reach on its attacks.

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==[[Wii Remote selection sound]]==

==[[Taunts]]==

==[[Victory pose]]s==

While each Pokémon has their own individual animations, the Pokémon Trainer himself uses the same set of animations for each Pokémon.

*'''Up:''' First raises his right hand (which is holding a Pokeball) into the air, then switches to his left hand.

==In [[competitive play]]==

===Most historically significant players===

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*{{Sm|Coontail|USA}} - Although better known for his commentary, Coontail was also known as a high-level Pokémon Trainer player. However, because he lived in the incredibly strong [[New York/New Jersey]] region, he was never able to gain strong results using the character in local tournaments.

*{{Sm|TheReflexWonder|USA}} - Played Pokémon Trainer along with {{SSBB|Wario}} throughout his competitive ''Brawl'' career. The only Pokémon Trainer player ever to achieve significant results with him on a national level, including a 9th place finish at [[WHOBO 4]], and used him to dominate low tier events. Reflex is credited for reversing many negative opinions regarding the Trainer's low-tier viability.

==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==

After fleeing from {{SSBB|Wario}} in [[The Ruined Zoo]], {{SSBB|Lucas}} bumps into Pokémon Trainer, who advises him to stand back, and proceeds to take on a group of [[Primid]]s with his {{SSBB|Squirtle}} alongside Lucas. After this battle, he goes on his way, but Lucas follows him. As the story progresses, they develop a strong friendship.

*[[The Ruined Zoo]] (Squirtle only)

*[[The Ruined Hall]]

*[[Entrance to Subspace]]

*[[The Great Maze]] (if rescued in [[Subspace (Part I)]])

*'''[[Event 5: Become the Champion!]]''': As the Pokémon Trainer, the player faces off against another Pokémon Trainer and must KO all three of his Pokémon on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. If any of the player's Pokémon gets KO'd in this match, they cannot be used again.

*'''[[Event 14: Sproutrage of the Flower Pikmin]]''': {{SSBB|Olimar}} must protect six Pikmin from {{SSBB|Pikachu}} and the Pokémon Trainer until they all bloom into flowers.

*'''[[Event 20: All-Star Battle x1]]''': The Pokémon Trainer is one of the eight opponents fought in this event along with {{SSBB|Wario}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, Olimar, {{SSBB|Lucas}}, and {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}.

*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Both players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}.

==[[Trophies]]==

Brawl Pokemon Change.jpg|Pokémon Trainer swapping his Pokémon in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].

Triple Finish Dialogue Box.jpg|Triple Finish dialogue box.

Squirtle in Rumble Falls.jpg|Squirtle in [[Rumble Falls]].

WaterGun.jpg|thumb|Squirtle using Water Gun.

==Trivia==

*On the [[Tourney mode]] and Adventure Mode character-selection screens, the player can toggle between character-related options using the "-" button on the [[Wii Remote]], the right Control Stick on the [[Classic Controller]], or "C" on the GameCube Controller and [[Nunchuk]]. This feature allows the player to choose the starting Pokémon for Pokémon Trainer.

*After clearing Classic mode and gaining the player character's trophy, in the screen that follows before the roll-call (showing all one's previously collected character trophies), the player may notice that the Pokémon Trainer is the only misplaced character in the line-up, always appearing at the end, after {{SSBB|Sonic}}. This is probably because the Pokémon Trainer isn't exactly a fighter; and the individual Pokémon's Trophies are not shown.

*In The Subspace Emissary, the Trainer is shown fainting when Galleom grabs him and Lucas. When {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} saves them and lands safely, he regains consciousness and thanks {{SSBB|Lucas}} by shaking hands with him. This is the only time a playable character is shown fainted, but not [[KO]]'d.

**Additionally, the Pokémon Trainer's trophification from [[Tabuu]]'s Off Waves is the only time the Pokémon Trainer himself is KO'd in the entire game.

*There are unused animations for Pokémon Trainer jumping, falling, and landing, likely meaning that he was originally intended to follow his Pokémon through the [[Subspace Emissary]] levels, rather than [[Space Jump]]ing as he does in the final game.

*Pokémon Trainer is one of only three characters in ''Brawl'' that cannot use their [[down special]] move in midair, the others being {{SSBB|Peach}} and {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}.