EVERYONE IN THE WORLD OF POKEMON DREAMS ABOUT BECOMING A POKEMON CHAMPION
Every new generation of Pokémon introduces a new champion who is the best of the best and strongest in the region providing assistance throughout the protagonists journey.
All the champions are tough in their own right giving the hardest challenge to the protagonists in the game { The boss music hits hard}
Now lets take a look at some of the notable champions of the Pokémon universe —-
1. BLUE
The OG rival himself from the Kanto region just like the protagonist he received his starter and Pokedex from professor Oak and began his journey of collecting all the badges and challenging the league. He can be encountered many times throughout the games challenging the player every time they meet, eventually Blue challenged the league before the player defeated the Elite four and became the Champion of the Kanto region.
His team consists of very powerful mons like PIDGEOT, ALAKAZAM, RHYDON, EXEGGUTOR, GYARADOS,ARCANINE, MACHAMP, TAUROS, RHYPERIOR and his ace CHARIZARD/ BLASTOISE/ VENUSAUR (depending on the starter the player choose) He is the first only character to be a Champion, Gym leader and a Rival which makes him a very memorable and interesting character.
(Fun Fact~ He used to be a good childhood friend of Red but became mean as they grew older.)
2. Lance
The Dragon master and the Champion of Johto region and even the member of Kanto elite four Lance is one of the toughest opponents in both generation 1 and 2.
Lance Descends From The Dragon Tamer Clan in the Johto region along with her cousin Clair. He is also the member of Pokemon G-Men organisation and one of the top 8 trainers in the Anime.
He has a fearsome team of Pokemons that includes his ace Dragonite(×3),Charizard Aerodactyl, Gyarados, Dragonair and even a Garchomp, Salamence, Kingdra and Alatraia in the remakes of Johto games and a Haxorus, Flygon and Hydreigon in Black 2 White 2 games.
His strong team of Dragons are a huge hurdle that stands on the way of trainers aiming for title of Champion.( Fun Fact~ He loves to wear Capes)
3. STEVEN STONE
A rare stones collector and Heir of the Devon Corporation is the Champion of the Hoenn region.
He wanders the region in search of rare stones and is a crucial part of the story aiding the player throughout the game. Despite having stepped down from his Champion position in the Emerald games he confronts Team Magma in a double battle along side the player. In Pokemon Emerald he can be battled as Hidden Boss later in the game.
He has a solid team of Pokemons consisting~His ace Metagross that can even Mega Evolve, Skarmory, Claydol, Cradily, Armaldo, Aggron and an Archeops and excadrill in Black 2 White 2 games and Carbink, Aerodactyl in Hoenn remakes.
His Skills and bulky Pokemon are formidable opponents for every trainer.(Fun Fact~ He has major liking for steel type Pokemons)
4. Wallace
Artist, and lover of water and the master of aquatic illusions Wallace is not only the Champion of Hoenn but also a Contest Master.
After Steven stepped down from the title of Champion Wallace became the new Champion of Hoenn with his beautiful water type pokemons. In Anime a special Pokemon Contest is held once in every year at different locations named Wallace Cup the ribbon won in this contest can be used to enter every Grand Festival this shows that Wallace excels in contests alongside battles having the title of Contest master.
His team consist of different types of water Pokemon~ His ace the beautiful water serpent Milotic, Ludicolo, Wailord, Whiscash Tentacruel, Gyarados in his champion team and a Seaking, Luvdisc, Swampert, Starmie, Sealeo, Walrein in other games.
His Watery Illusions can be a big challenge to the opponent
(Fun Fact~ He is the only Coordinator in the games who does not nickname his Pokémon)
5. Cynthia
Skillful, Passionate , Elegant , Strong , Graceful describing her will lead to shortage of words. The Queen of the Sinnoh region Cynthia is a force to be reckoned with.
The Champion of Sinnoh is powerful trainer that is respected all over the world. Along with battling she has a love for Archeology. She travels around the world unfolding the myths and legends of the universe.
Her team till date is considered to be the strongest Champion team ever consisting~ Her ace Garchomp,Lucario,Milotic, Roserade, Spiritomb, Gastrodon, Togekiss, Porygon-Z. She also has a Glaceon, Braviary and Eelektross in Black and White games, she is also revealed to have a Kommo-o. Her team is the most diversed Pokemon Champion team ever till now.
She is the first female Champion of Pokemon and with the release of BDSP games she became the strongest NPC of the games.
(Fun Fact~ She loves Ice cream and often gets confuse while choosing which Ice cream flavor to take)
6. Alder
Wise person with much life-experience Alder is the Champion of Unova region tries to impart to trainers the value of not being arrogant or lusting for power.
Alder is one the most experienced Pokemon trainers who is kind and passionate at the same time taking his role of Champion very seriously. In the anime he defeted Trip’s Serperior very easily which shows how strong he is.
His powerful team consists of~ His ace Volcarona, Accelgor, Druddigon, Bouffalant, Escavalier, Vanilluxe,Conkeldurr, Braviary, Reuniclus, Krookodile, Chandelure. With his team he can be a very powerful opponent.
Alder wanders across the Unova region to ease his pain of losing his Pokemon partnee who passed away. (Fun fact~Alder is the first Champion that is not battled the first time one defeats the Elite Four as before the player he was already defeated by N.)
7.Iris
The Girl Who Knows the Hearts of Dragons Iris is the young Champion of the Unova region who surpassed the previous Champion Alder.
She may be young but her skills and expertise are even higher then some experiences trainers. Her bond with her Pokemon makes her even stronger.
The young champion’s team consist of various powerful mons~ Her ace Haxorus, Druddigon, Hydreigon, Archeops, Lapras, Aggron in the anime she also has Dragonite, Gible, Emolga and an Excadrill. She was also the member of Masters 8 in the anime ranking 7th.
She is an energetic, kind and a helpful person who stands bravely against evil forces.(Fun Fact~ In the anime she was revealed to be from the Village of Dragons)
8. Diantha
The worldwide beauty and famous Actress Diantha is the Kalos region Champion. She battles with her elegant and graceful style.
Diantha being an actress is on of the most famous personalities in the Pokemon world with a huge fan following. Despute being an actress she is also the strongest trainer in the whole Kalos region not only being the Champion but also the Grand Duchess in the Battle Chateau.
Her elegant team consists of~ Her ace Mega Gardevoir, Goodra, Aurorus,Hawlucha, Tyrantrum, Gourgeist.
With her skillful strategies she defeated lance in the Masters 8 reserving her seat in top 4.(Fun Fact~ Due to being a popular actress she often disguise herself in public places)
9. Leon
The strong and unbeatable Champion of Galar Leon is the greatest trainer in all of Galar.
Leon has been considered as a hero by many trainers, he remained undefeated in every league he participated in. Since taking over from Mustard, Leon has remained unbeaten. Leon has been challenged by numerous Trainers, but he has always prevailed.
His team consist of diverse range os mons such as~ His ace G-Max Charizard, Aegislash, Haxorus, Rhyperior, Dragapult, Seismitoad, Mr.Rime and in the Anime he had all the 3 Galar starters Cinderace, Inteleon, Rillaboom.
He was the leading Monarch in the Anime he showed his strenght in many battles against powerful opponents like Diantha, Alain and Raihan. (Fun Fact~ He has poor navigation skills, getting lost easily)
10. Geeta
The Chairwoman of the league and Champion of Paldea Geeta is the top trainer of Palde region.
Geeta is a sophisticated and serene woman who aspires to develop Trainers in Paldea to the best extent possible. Her skills made her Top Champion – Rank Trainer of Paldea.
Her team consists of~ Her ace Glimmora, Kingambit, Avalugg, Espartha, Gogoat, Veluza.
She is friendly towards the player and encourages the player’s growth. She has very strong personality and pragmatic demeanor.(Fun Fact~ She is the only female champion to not own neither a starter nor a psuedo-legendary pokemon.)
11. Trace
The young cheerful trainer full of enthusiasm Trace is the Champion of Kanto region in the Let’s Go games.
Just like the player Trace got his first Pokemon from Professor Oak and began his adventure. He travelled the Kanyo region defeated the Gym leaders and challenged yhe league before the player and became the champion of the Indigo league.
His team has many pokemons such as~His ace Raichu/Joleon(depending on the game version), Rapidash, Pidgeot, Vileplume, Marowak and Slowbro.
Even if he is the analogous to Blue, he has his own personality and aura which makes him a very interesting character.(Fun Fact~He is shown to have a lot of respect to trainers, even if he loses.)
BONUS!
☆ RED
The Living Legend Red is one of the most powerful trainers in the Pokemon world.He doesnt like to speak much but his battling skills are beyond the level of any other trainers. He is a very serious person and loyal to his Pokemon’s.
He was the original protagonists of the games.His dedication and passion for Pokemon battles made him a legend. He has appeared in many Pokemon games posing as a final boss to the player.
His team consits of~ Three Knato starters Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur, Espeon, Snorlax ,Pikachu, Lapras and many more in other spin-off games.
His Pikachu is tied with Cynthia’s Garchomp as highest level of Pokemon owned by a NPC being at level 88.(Fun Fact~ Unlike other Champions in the Champion League Tournament, Red has the tag “Legend”. )
☆ NEMONA
The youngest trainer to achieve Champion-Rank Nemona is an energetic trainer from the Paldea region.
She is the player’s rival as weall as friend guiding the player throughout their journey. She poses as the final battle against the player in the game after the player defeated Geeta.
Her team consists of~ Quaquaval/Meoscarada/Skeledirge (depending on the starter the player choose), Goodra, Dudunsparce, Pawmot , Orthworm, Lycanroc.
She is filled with energy and always ready to battle.( Fun fact~Nemona is the first rival to have completed her Pokémon journey prior to the events of the game.)
★ Kieran
Kieran is a complex character. Though initially quiet and reserved, often seeking comfort in his older sister’s presence, a transformation occurs after becoming the Champion of Blueberry Academy and President of the League Club. Thrust into a leadership role, Kieran develops an inflated ego and a win-at-all-costs mentality.
Thankfully, this change proves temporary. Kieran eventually regains his senses and returns to his kind and gentle nature. Despite his competitive streak, Kieran ultimately cares deeply for all his Pokémon, including those not on his main team.
His main team ~ Dragonite, Politoed, Grimmsnarl, Porygon-Z, Incineroar, Hydrapple
(Fun Fact: In the French version of the game, Kieran is explicitly stated to be 14 years old.)
★ Drayton
Drayton embodies a friendly and laid-back demeanor. This easygoing exterior belies his true talent – he’s a highly skilled battler. Despite his impressive skills, Drayton once held the title of BB League Champion, though he never formally acknowledged it. This aversion stemmed from his desire to avoid the responsibilities associated with being the League Club president, a role traditionally assigned to the Champion.
However, his reign eventually came to an end. Kieran emerged as the new Champion, leaving Drayton as the leading member of the BB League Elite Four, a prestigious group stationed at Polar Plaza.
His main team includes~ Haxorus, Dragonite, Flygon, Sceptile, Kingdra, Archaludon
(Fun Fact~ Both Drayton and Raihan share a common thread in their teams – a powerful member of the Duraludon evolutionary line.)
☆ N
Natural Harmonia Gropius(N) is the main antagonist of Black and White games.
He is deeply attached with Pokemon he was manipulated by Team Plasma at very young age making him believe that Pokemon shpuld be freed from humans but later in the games realized he realized that not all humans mistreat Pokemon’s and tries to improve relation between Pokemon and humans.
In the Black and White games he defeated Alder before the player and so he technically became a Champion.
His team consists of~ Reshiram/Zekrom(depending upon the game’s version), Zoroak, Vanilluxe, Klinklang, Archeops, Carracosta. In Black 2 and White 2 he also has his unique Season teams that have differnet Pokemons according to different season.
(Fun Fact~N is the only person who is known to have turned down the chance to become a Champiom.)
☆ ASH KETCHUM
The young trainer aspiring to became a Pokemon Master Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town in Kanto region along with his buddy Pikachu traveled across the world participating in different leagues aiming for the top , pushing beyond his own limits. During his joureny he caught and befriended many Pokemon’s and made new friends who helped him throughout his journey.
His journey of 25 years paved the way for him becoming the World’s best and strongest trained defeating notable trainers like Leon, Cynthia and Steven in the tournament.
He is an inspiration for many who wants to fulfil their dreams. After winning the Masters 8 our boy Ash is still on his journey to meet and befriend all the Pokemon’s and became a Pokemon Master.
☆ PROFESSOR KUKUI
The Professor of the Alola region and the Masked Royal Kukui introduced in generation 7 is one of the best Professor in Pokemon.
He has a very friendly and helpful person and oftens call the player cousin. He is not only a Professor but also a skilled trainer.
Kukui is the final Trainer the player character faces after defeating the Elite four for the tttle of Champion. Though not officially the Champion, Kukui is a very powerful trainer.
His team consists of~ Primarina/Incineroar/Decidueye(depending upon trainer’s starter), Snorlax, Magnezone, Braviary, Ninetales, Lycanroc. In anime he aslo has a Empoleon, Venusaur, Lucario.
(Fun Fact~Professor Kukui has more known Pokémon on hand than any other Professor in the anime.)
☆ PROFESSOR OAK
The OG Professor that introduced the Player to the world of Pokèmon Professor Oak from the Kanto Region is known worldwide for his research.
He not only excels in field of research but also was a Top-Class Trainer in his youth he even defeated Agatha(one of the Kanto Elite four) many times when they were young and in the manga he beat the Pokémon League, attaining the status of First Triennial Indigo League Champion.
Though he left battling a long time ago there is a secret battle with Oak in generation 1. He can be battled by exploiting certain glitches.
His team consists of~ Charizard/Venusaur/Blastoise(depending upon player’s starter), Arcanine, Gyarados , Tauros , Exeggutor in the anime he is also shown to have a Dragonite, Rotom and a Pidgey.
(Fun Fact~Professor Oak has appeared in the most generations of any other Pokémon Professor)
☆ DRAKE (Orange League)
The member of the Orange Crew and strongest trainer in The Orange Archipelago Drake is the Supreme Gym leader of the Orange League.
Trainers can challenge Drake after getting all the 4 Badges from the Orange Island’s Gym leaders.
Drake is very strong trainer who remained undefeated for a long time and Ash was the first trainer to beat him . This suggests that Drake indeed is a very skilful trainer.
His team consists of ~ His ace Dragonite, Ditto, Venusaur, Gengar, Onix, Electabuzz. (Fun Fact~ Drake’s Dragonite is the only Pokemon ever to use 10 moves in a single battle)
☆ HAU
The big-hearted boy Hau is from the Alola region. Hau is both the rival and friend of Player in Sun and Moon games.
In Pokemon Sun and Moon he challenges the Player before the league but in the Ultra games he is the last opponent the player needs to face before becoming the Champion
His team consists of~ Primarina/Decidueye/Incineroar(depending on the starter player chose), Raichu, Tauros, Noivern, Crabominable, Flareon/Vaporeon/Leafeon(depending upon player’s starter) he also has Komala in Sun and Moon.(Fun Fact~ He loves eating Malasada a famous Alolan treat.)
☆ MUSTARD
The former Champion of the Galar region Mustard is a very powerful trainer and mentor of Leon.
Years ago he was a fighying type Gym leader who earned the title of Champion.He has reigned as a Champion for 18 years nobody has beaten his record not even Leon.
His team consists~ Mienshao, Luxray, Lycanroc, Corviknight, Kommo-o and Urshifu Rapid strike/Single strike(based on tower chosen by Player.)
(Fun Fact~He usually refers himself as “little old me”.)
☆ PEONY
The bold and enthusiastic man from the Galar Region Peony attained the title of Champion of Galar in his life successfully.
He is a strong trainer who was also once a Gym leader in Galar.
After Rose became the Chairman of Pokemon League Peony abandoned his title of Champion.
His team consist of~ Scizor, Aggron, Bronzor , Copperajah, Perrserker.(Fun Fact~Peony is the only Champion who is never battled with a full team of six PokémonPeony is the only Champion who is never battled with a full team of six Pokémon.)
☆ THE PROTAGONISTS / PLAYER
The Player is the main character in the Pokemon Games.
The player began their journeys with their starter Pokemon in their respective regions. They battle the Gym leaders earn badges, defeat the evil oraginzations, challenge the league , defeat the Elite 4 and finally battle the Champion for the title. After defeating the Champion the Player becomes the New Champion. From Gen 7 onward the Player can defend their title as a Champion.
(Fun Fact~ They are total of 25 Player characters till now including Rei and Akari from Legends Arceus)
And thats all for the Legendary Pokemon Champions
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