Pokémon Generation V launched in Japan on 18th September 2010 and made its international debut in March 2011 with Pokémon Black and White. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 was released in 2012 and is also a Generation V game. The games are set in the Unova region.
See also: Generation V Pokémon Complete List
What are Pokémon Generation V Trainers?
Pokémon Generation V Trainers are those trainers that are found in the Generation V games – Black and White and Black and White 2. 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 introduced in the Generation V games. The majority of these are generic trainers that are not individually named but are known by a descriptive noun e.g. Backpacker or Janitor. 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 11 Generation V Trainers that are Gym Leaders in Pokémon Black and White and 8 in Black 2 and White 2. Players compete against 8 Gym leaders to win Gym Badges. When all 8 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 V is Alder.
Team Plasma are malevolent Trainers that exploit Pokémon for their own aims. They are led by boss Ghetsis and try to liberate Pokémon from their owners so that they are the only ones that have control over Pokémon. In Black and White 2 Team Plasma try to control Unova by freezing it.
Pokémon Generation V Trainers – Complete List
Champion (Black & White)
Alder
Favoured Pokémon Type – Bug
Stadium – Pokémon League
Champion (Black 2 & White 2)
Iris
Favoured Pokémon Type – Dragon
Stadium – Pokémon League
Generation V Trainers – Elite Four (Black & White, Black 2 & White 2)
Shauntal
Favoured Type – Ghost
Stadium – Pokémon League Building
Marshal
Favoured Type – Fighting
Stadium – Pokémon League Building
Grimsley
Favoured Type – Dark
Stadium – Pokémon League Building
Caitlin
Favoured Type – Psychic
Stadium – Pokémon League Building
Generation V Trainers – Gym Leaders (Black & White)
Cilan or Chili or Cress
depending on starter Pokémon chosen
Location – Striaton City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Cilan – Grass, Chili – Fire, Cress – Water
Badge – Trio Badge
Lenora
Location – Nacrene City
Favoured Type – Normal
Badge – Basic Badge
Burgh
Location – Castelia City
Favoured Type – Bug
Badge – Insect Badge
Elesa
Location – Nimbasa City
Favoured Type – Electric Type
Badge – Bolt Badge
Clay
Location – Driftveil City
Favoured Type – Ground
Badge – Quake Badge
Skyla
Location – Mistralton City
Favoured Type – Flying
Badge – Jet Badge
Brycen
Location – Icirrus City
Favoured Type – Ice
Badge – Freeze Badge
Drayden – Pokémon Black only
Location – Opelucid City
Favoured Type – Dragon
Badge – Legend Badge
Iris – Pokémon White only
Location – Opelucid City
Favoured Type – Dragon
Badge – Legend Badge
Generation V Trainers – Gym Leaders (Black 2 & White 2)
Cheren
Location – Aspertia City
Favoured Pokémon Type – Normal
Badge – Basic Badge
Roxie
Location – Verbank City
Favoured Type – Poison
Badge – Toxic Badge
Burgh
Location – Castelia City
Favoured Type – Bug
Badge – Insect Badge
Elesa
Location – Nimbasa City
Favoured Type – Electric Type
Badge – Bolt Badge
Clay
Location – Driftveil City
Favoured Type – Ground
Badge – Quake Badge
Skyla
Location – Mistralton City
Favoured Type – Flying
Badge – Jet Badge
Drayden
Location – Opelucid City
Favoured Type – Dragon
Badge – Legend Badge
Marlon
Location – Humilau City
Favoured Type – Water
Badge – Wave Badge
Generation V Trainers – Team Plasma (Black & White)
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Role – Team Plasma Leader
Favoured Pokémon Type – None
Team Plasma Grunts
Role – Work for Team Plasma
Generation V Trainers – Team Plasma (Black 2 & White 2)
Ghetsis
Role – Team Plasma Leader
Favoured Pokémon Type – None
Team Plasma Grunts
Role – Work for Team Plasma
Generation V Trainers – Named Trainers
Benga
Location – Unova
Trainer Class – Boss Trainer
Favoured Type – Dragon
Bianca
Location – Unova
Trainer Class – Pokémon Trainer
Favoured Type – None
Trainer Classes
Complete list of all Generation V Trainer Classes in alphabetical order
Backers
Backpacker
Baker
Boss Trainer
Champion
Clerk
Dancer
Depot Agent
Doctor
Elite Four
Game Freak
Gym Leader
Harlequin
Hooligans
Hoopster
Infielder
Janitor
Junior Rep
Linebacker
Master Rep
Motorcyclist
Musician
Nurse
Nursery Aide
Pilot
Preschooler
Senior Rep
Smasher
Striker
Subway Boss
Team Plasma Boss
Team Plasma Grunt
The Riches