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
Blue
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
Lorelei
Favoured Pokémon Type – Ice
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Bruno
Favoured Type – Fighting
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Agatha
Favoured Type – Ghost
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Lance
Favoured Type – Dragon
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Generation I Trainers – Gym Leaders
Brock
Location – Pewter City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Rock
Badge – Boulder Badge
Misty
Location – Cerulean City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Water
Badge – Cascade Badge
Lt Surge
Location – Vermillion City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Electric
Badge – Thunder Badge
Erika
Location – Celadon City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Grass
Badge – Rainbow Badge
Koga
Location – Fuchsia City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison
Badge – Soul Badge
Sabrina
Location – Saffron City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Psychic
Badge – Marsh Badge
Blaine
Location – Cinnabar Island
Favoured Pokémon Type – Fire
Badge – Volcano Badge
Giovanni
Location – Viridian City
Favoured Pokémnon Type – Ground
Badge – Earth Badge
Generation I Trainers – Team Rocket
Giovanni
Role – Rocket Boss
Favoured Pokémon Type – Ground
Aim – To collect all rare Pokémon
Team 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
