Pokémon Generation IV launched in Japan on 28th September 2006 and made its international debut in April 2007 with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Pokémon Platinum is also a Generation IV game and it was released in Japan in 2008 and internationally in 2009. The Pokémon Gold and Silver remake, HeartGold, SoulSilver was released in Japan in 2010 and Worldwide in 2011. Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum are set in the Generation IV Sinnoh region, while HeartGold, SoulSilver are set in the Johto and Kanto regions.
See also: Generation IV Pokémon Complete List
What are Pokémon Generation IV Trainers?
Pokémon Generation IV Trainers are those trainers that are found in the Generation IV games – Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. 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 27 different Trainer Classes introduced in the Generation IV games. The majority of these are generic trainers that are not individually named but are known by a descriptive noun e.g. Aroma Lady or Waiter. 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 IV 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 who is the last Trainer to defeat the Elite Four. The Champion for Generation II is Lance.
Team Galactic are malevolent Trainers that exploit Pokémon for their own aims. They are led by boss Cyrus and try to steal Professor Rowan’s research and take control of Dialga and Palkia.
Pokémon Generation IV Trainers – Complete List
Champion (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Cynthia
Favoured Type – None
Stadium – Battle Tower
Champion (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Lance
Favoured Type – Dragon
Stadium – Indigo Plateau
Generation IV Trainers – Elite Four (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Aaron
Favoured Type – Bug
Stadium – Pokémon League Building
Bertha
Favoured Type – Ground
Stadium – Pokémon League Building
Flint
Favoured Type – Fire
Stadium – Pokémon League Building
Lucian
Favoured Type – Psychic
Stadium – Pokémon League Building
Generation IV Trainers – Elite Four (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
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 IV Trainers – Gym Leaders (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Roark
Location – Oreburgh City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Rock
Badge – Coal badge
Gardenia
Location – Eterna City
Favoured Type – Grass
Badge – Forest Badge
Maylene
Location – Veilstone City
Favoured Type – Fighting
Badge – Cobble Badge
Crasher Wake
Location – Pastoria City
Favoured Type – Water Type
Badge – Fen Badge
Fantina
Location – Hearthome City
Favoured Type – Ghost
Badge – Relic Badge
Byron
Location – Canalave City
Favoured Type – Steel
Badge – Mine Badge
Candice
Location – Snowpoint City
Favoured Type – Ice
Badge – Icicle Badge
Volkner
Location – Sunyshore City
Favoured Type – Electric
Badge – Beacon Badge
Generation IV Trainers – Gym Leaders (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
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 IV Trainers – Team Galactic (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Cyrus
Role – Team Galactic Boss
Favoured Pokémon Type – Dark
Mars
Role – Team Galactic Commander
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison
Jupiter
Role – Team Galactic Commander
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison
Saturn
Role – Team Galactic Commander
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison and Psychic
Charon
Role – Team Galactic Commander
Favoured Pokémon Type – Charon does not battle
Team Galactic Grunts
Role – Work for Team Galactic
Generation IV Trainers – Team Rocket (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Giovanni
Role – Team Rocket Boss
Favoured Pokémon Type – Ground
Team Rocket Grunts
Role – Work for Boss Giovanni
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison
Generation IV Trainers – Named Trainers
Archer – (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Role – Team Rocket Admin
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison
Argenta – (Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Role – Hall Matron, Frontier Brain
Favoured Pokémon Type – Does not battle
Ariana – (HeartGold, Soulsilver)
Role – Team Rocket Admin
Favoured Pokémon Type – Poison
Barry
(Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Role – Trainer / Rival
Favoured Pokémon Type – None
Trainer Classes
Complete list of all Generation IV Trainer Classes in alphabetical order
Arcade Star
Artist
Cameraman
Castle Valet
Champion
Clown
Commander
Cowgirl
Cyclist
Double Team
Elder
Elite Four
Gym Leader
Hall Matron
Idol
Jogger
Maid
Poké Kid
Rancher
Reporter
Socialite
Team Galactic Commander
Team Galactic Boss
Team Galactic Grunt
Veteran
Waiter
Waitress