Pokemon is one of the most illustrious IPs in the world. It’s right up there with the likes of Marvel/DC, Harry Potter, and Super Mario. It’s also lasted the test of time. Whereas most properties have their fifteen minutes in the sun and fade away, Pikachu and pals have been around for almost thirty years. …
If you watched the Pokémon anime, you’ll most likely associate Water Pokémon with Misty. Both Ash’s companion on his journey and a Gym Leader, she showed what this type is capable of. Other notable Water-type trainers include the Gym Leaders Crasher Wake, Nessa, and Marlon. We also can’t forget to give a shout-out to Wallace, …
Normal types are linked with the color gray, but they are far from boring! You may have found them as some of the first types that you come across in the wild. They were easy to beat, just like the early route trainers who had them. However, they can also pack a punch. For example, …
Poison types have been around since Generation I, when they were showcased by the Poison-type Gym leader Koga, who would go on to become part of the Elite Four in Generation II. Other famous Poison-type trainers have included the likes of Roxie, Koga’s daughter Janine, and Klara. Poison-type Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes, …
In the main games of the Pokémon series, it is quite common for the first gym leader you face to be a Rock-type leader. Sometimes they can prove to be the first challenge of many on your Pokémon journey! Examples of famous Rock-type trainers include the gym leaders Brock, Roxanne, and Roark, and the Alolan …
Flying-type Pokémon are pretty common in the Pokémon games. Often they can be found in the first routes you travel through. Common ones include Pidgey, Starly, and Spearow. Although they are easy to find, that doesn’t make them weak! For example, they have been used by Gym Leaders like Winona and Falkner, and Elite Four …
Ice-type Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes. They can be incredibly versatile, and can definitely keep you on your toes! Famous Ice-type trainers include Gym Leaders such as Candice, Pryce, and Brycen, and the Elite Four members Lorelei and Glacia. Although Ice-type moves were originally Special Attack oriented since the physical and special split …
Steel-type Pokémon were introduced in Generation II, almost 20 years ago now! These metal juggernauts are not to be messed with, with a large range of resistances making them hard to take down. As a result of this, they are a popular choice for trainers to use in their teams. Famous users of Steel-type Pokémon …
The Fairy type is the newest type to be introduced into the world of Pokémon, in the games X and Y back in 2013. Since then, it has had an appearance in all of the main games. Notable characters that use Fairy types include the gym leaders Valerie and Opal, the rival Bede, and the …
You might associate Bug-types with the Bug Catcher trainers that you meet early on in most of your Pokémon journeys. These trainers were always weak and hardly proved a challenge to your team. However, you should never count a Bug-type out. Although sometimes seen as inferior to other types, they can prove to be quite …
Psychic Pokémon have been a mainstay of the series and at times have proved to be some of the trickiest to beat. There have been many trainers in the games that have used Psychic-type pokémon, such as the gym leader Sabrina, and Elite Four member Caitlyn. With high Special Attack power and access to a …