Pokémon Generation II launched in Japan on 27th February 1996 and made its international debut on 15th October 2000 with Pokémon Gold and Silver. Pokémon Crystal is also a Generation II game and was released in Japan on 14th October 2000 and internationally on 29th July 2001. The games are set in the Johto region.
See also: Pokémon Generation II Pokémon
What are Pokémon Generation II Trainers?
Pokémon Generation II Trainers are those trainers that are found in the Generation II games – Gold, Silver and Crystal. 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 21 different Trainer Classes introduced in the Generation II games. The majority of these are generic trainers that are not individually named but are known by a descriptive noun eg Boarder or Camper. 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 II 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 II Gold and Silver is Lance.
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 II Trainers – Complete List
Champion (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
Lance
Favoured Type – Dragon
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Generation II Trainers – Elite Four (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
Will
WillFavoured Type – Psychic
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Koga
KogaFavoured Type – Poison
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Bruno
BrunoFavoured Type – Fighting
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Karen
KarenFavoured Type – Dark
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Generation II Trainers – Gym Leaders (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
The 8 Gym Leaders from the Johto Region
Falkner
FalknerLocation – Violet City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Flying
Badge – Zephyr badge
Bugsy
BugsyLocation – Azalea Town
Favoured Type – Bug
Badge – Hive Badge
Whitney
WhitneyLocation – Goldenrod City
Favoured Type – Normal
Badge – Plain Badge
Morty
MortyLocation – Ecruteak City
Favoured Type – Ghost Type
Badge – Fog Badge
Chuck
ChuckLocation – Cianwood City
Favoured Type – Fighting
Badge – Storm Badge
Jasmine
JasmineLocation – Olivine City
Favoured Type – Steel
Badge – Mineral Badge
Pryce
PryceLocation – Mahogany Town
Favoured Type – Ice
Badge – Glacier Badge
Clair
ClairLocation – Blackthorn City
Favoured Type – Dragon
Badge – Earth Badge
The 8 Gym Leaders from the Kanto Region (accessible on completion of the games)
Lt Surge
Lt SurgeLocation – Vermillion City
Favoured Type – Electric
Badge – Thunder Badge
Sabrina
SabrinaLocation – Saffron City
Favoured Type – Psychic
Badge – Marsh Badge
Erika
ErikaLocation – Celadon City
Favoured Type – Grass
Badge – Rainbow Badge
Janine
JanineLocation – Fucshia City
Favoured Type – Poison
Badge – Soul Badge
Misty
MistyLocation – Cerulean City
Favoured Type – Water
Badge – Cascade Badge
Brock
BrockLocation – Pewter City
Favoured Type – Rock
Badge – Boulder Badge
Blaine
BlaineLocation – Seafoam Islands
Favoured Type – Fire
Badge – Volcano Badge
Blue
Location – Viridian City
Favoured Type – None
Badge – Earth Badge
Generation II Trainers – Team Rocket
(Gold, Silver, Crystal)
Giovanni
GiovanniRole – Team Rocket Boss
Favoured Pokémon Type – Ground
Team Rocket Grunts
Team Rocket GruntsRole – Work for Boss Giovanni
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison
Generation II Trainers – Named Trainers
Archer – (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
Role – Team Rocket Admin
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison
Ariana – (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
Role – Team Rocket Admin
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison
Trainer Classes
Complete list of Trainer Classes introduced in Generation II
Boarder
Champion
Elite Four
Firebreather
Guitarist
Gym Leader
Kimono Girl
Leader
Medium
Mystical Man
Officer
PKMN Trainer
PokéFan
PokéManiac
Sage
Schoolboy
Skier
Teacher
Team Rocket Executive
Team Rocket Grunt
Twins
