Pokémon Generation I Trainers – Complete List

Pokémon Generation I launched in Japan on 27th February 1996 and made its international debut on 28th September 1998 with Pokémon Red and Blue. Pokémon Yellow is also a Generation I game and was released in Japan in 1998 and internationally in 1999. 

What are Pokémon Generation I Trainers?

Pokémon Generation I Trainers are those trainers that are found in the Generation I games – Red, Blue and Yellow. Pokémon Trainers are people who capture and train Pokémon and then compete to become a Champion. Along their journey they compete with other Pokémon trainers. 

 

Trainers are grouped into different classes depending on their ability. There are a total of 33 different Trainer Classes in the Generation I games. The majority of these are generic trainers that are not individually named but are known by a descriptive noun eg Bird Catcher or Fisherman. They can be found in many different locations where they challenge the player to a match.

More experienced Trainers become Gym Leaders and these Trainers are named. There are 8 Generation I Trainers that are Gym Leaders. Players compete against Gym leaders to win Gym Badges. When all Gym Badges are collected the player can battle the Elite Four.

The Elite Four are four very experienced and strong Trainers. These Trainers are also given names. Once the Elite Four are defeated, the player can go on to battle the Champion – the last Trainer to defeat the Elite Four. The Champion for Generation I is Blue.

Team Rocket are a group of malevolent Trainers that exploit Pokémon for their own aims. The members of Team Rocket are known as Grunts and they try to hamper the player’s progress whenever possible. They are led by a Boss. The Boss for Generation I is Giovanni.

 

Pokémon Generation I Trainers – Complete List

Champion

Pokemon Generation I Trainers - Champion BlueBlue

Full Name – Blue Oak (Grandson of Professor Oak)
Favoured Pokémon Type – Blue does not have a favourite type
Stadium – Indigo Plateau

 

Generation I Trainers – Elite Four

LoreleiLorelei

Favoured Pokémon Type – Ice
Stadium – Indigo Plateau

BrunoBruno

Favoured Type – Fighting
Stadium – Indigo Plateau

AgathaAgatha

Favoured Type – Ghost
Stadium – Indigo Plateau

LanceLance

Favoured Type – Dragon
Stadium – Indigo Plateau

 

Generation I Trainers – Gym Leaders

BrockBrock

Location – Pewter City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Rock
Badge – Boulder Badge

MistyMisty

Location – Cerulean City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Water
Badge – Cascade Badge

Lt SurgeLt Surge

Location – Vermillion City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Electric
Badge – Thunder Badge

ErikaErika

Location – Celadon City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Grass
Badge – Rainbow Badge

KogaKoga

Location – Fuchsia City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison 
Badge – Soul Badge

SabrinaSabrina

Location – Saffron City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Psychic
Badge – Marsh Badge

BlaineBlaine

Location – Cinnabar Island
Favoured Pokémon Type – Fire
Badge – Volcano Badge

GiovanniGiovanni

Location – Viridian City
Favoured Pokémnon Type – Ground
Badge – Earth Badge

 

Generation I Trainers – Team Rocket

GiovanniGiovanni

Role – Rocket Boss
Favoured Pokémon Type – Ground
Aim – To collect all rare Pokémon

Team RocketTeam Rocket Grunts

Role – Work for Boss Giovanni
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison

Trainer Classes

Complete list of all Generation I Trainer Classes in alphabetical order

Beauty
Biker
Bird Keeper
Blackbelt
Boss
Bug Catcher
Burglar
Champion
Channeler
Cooltrainer
Cue Ball
Elite Four
Engineer
Fisherman
Gambler
Gentleman
Hiker
Jr. Trainer (female)
Jr. Trainer (male)
Juggler
Lass
Leader
Poké Maniac
Psychic
Rival
Rocker
Rocket
Sailor
Scientist
Super Nerd
Swimmer
Tamer
Youngster

 

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