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.
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 games 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 II is Giovanni.
Champion
The same Champion appears in the games Gold, Silver and Crystal
Lance
Lance Favoured Type – Dragon Pokémon
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Elite Four
The Elite Four members are the same for all three Generation II games
Will
Favoured Type – Psychic Pokémon
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Koga
Favoured Type – Poison Pokémon
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Bruno
Favoured Type – Fighting Pokémon
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Karen
Favoured Type – Dark Pokémon
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Gym Leaders
The eight Gym Leaders are the same for the games Gold, Silver and Crystal
Falkner
Location – Violet City
Favoured Type – Flying Pokémon
Badge – Zephyr badge
Bugsy
Location – Azalea Town
Favoured Type – Bug Pokémon
Badge – Hive Badge
Whitney
Location – Goldenrod City
Favoured Type – Normal Pokémon
Badge – Plain Badge
Morty
Location – Ecruteak City
Favoured Type – Ghost Pokémon
Badge – Fog Badge
Chuck
Location – Cianwood City
Favoured Type – Fighting Pokémon
Badge – Storm Badge
Jasmine
Location – Olivine City
Favoured Type – Steel Pokémon
Badge – Mineral Badge
Pryce
Location – Mahogany Town
Favoured Type – Ice Pokémon
Badge – Glacier Badge
Clair
Location – Blackthorn City
Favoured Type – Dragon Pokémon
Badge – Earth Badge
Professor
Professor Elm
Professor ElmGives player choice of first Partner Pokémon from:
 Chikorita |  Cyndaquil |  Totodile |
Rival
Un-named
Un-namedRole – Player’s main rival for the Championship
Preferred Pokémon Type – None
Team Rocket Boss
Giovanni
GiovanniRole – Team Rocket Boss
Favoured Type – Ground Pokémon
Team Rocket Executives
Role – Work for Rocket Boss
Favoured Type – Poison Pokémon
Team Rocket Grunts
Role – Work for Boss Giovanni
Favoured Type – Poison Pokémon
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
