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 22 different Trainer Classes 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 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
Lance
Favoured Type – Dragon
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Generation II Trainers – Elite Four
Will
Favoured Type – Psychic
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Koga
Favoured Type – Poison
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Bruno
Favoured Type – Fighting
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Karen
Favoured Type – Dark
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Generation II Trainers – Gym Leaders
Falkner
Location – Violet City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Flying
Badge – Zephyr badge
Bugsy
Location – Azalea Town
Favoured Type – Bug
Badge – Hive Badge
Whitney
Location – Goldenrod City
Favoured Type – Normal
Badge – Plain Badge
Morty
Location – Ecruteak City
Favoured Type – Ghost Type
Badge – Fog Badge
Chuck
Location – Cianwood City
Favoured Type – Fighting
Badge – Storm Badge
Jasmine
Location – Olivine City
Favoured Type – Steel
Badge – Mineral Badge
Pryce
Location – Mahogany Town
Favoured Type – Ice
Badge – Glacier Badge
Clair
Location – Blackthorn City
Favoured Type – Dragon
Badge – Earth Badge
Generation II Trainers – Team Rocket
Team Rocket Grunts
Role – Work for Boss Giovanni
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison
Trainer Classes
Complete list of all Generation II Trainer Classes in alphabetical order
Beauty
Biker
Bird Keeper
Blackbelt
Boarder
Bug Catcher
Burglar
Camper
Champion
Cooltrainer
Elite Four
Firebreather
Fisher
Gentleman
Guitarist
Gym Leader
Hiker
Juggler
Kimono Girl
Lass
Medium
Officer
Picknicker
PokéFan
PokéManiac
Psychic
Sailor
Rival
Rocket Executive
Rocket Grunt
Sage
Schoolboy
Scientist
Skier
Super Nerd
Swimmer
Teacher
Twins
Youngster
