Black Belt (Trainer class)

A Black Belt (Japanese: カラテおう Karate King), spelled Blackbelt (Japanese: からておう Karate King) in Generations I and II, is a Trainer class that debuted in the Generation I games. They are generally depicted as generic martial artists, in headband and gi striking a fighting pose. In Generation VII, they sport a much older appearance and keep their Pokémon in s.

Black Belts are the male counterparts of the and  classes. When paired with Crush Girls, s, male s, female s, or other Black Belts in Double Battles, they are called, , , , or , respectively.

They specialize in Pokémon. In the Battle Subway, they specialize in Fighting-, Fire-, and Pokémon. In the Battle Maison, they specialize in Fighting-, Fire-, and Pokémon.

In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Black Belts will award three Poké Balls along with prize money upon being defeated, except for Gym Trainers and Master Trainers.

In Pokémon Stadium, they are known as Judoboys.

Pokémon Sun and Moon

 * See also:
 * List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Black Belt
 * List of Battle Tree Trainers/Black Belt

In the anime
A Black Belt appeared in Glory Blaze! as a participant of the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. He teamed up with a and his, using a  himself. They battled against and Paul, who were using  and. As was scared of Zangoose, it was unwilling to battle, but Paul was only thinking about the possibility of getting Chimchar's Ability  activated. When Chimchar defended Turtwig from Zangoose's attack, Paul turned his back to it. Ash then started commanding Chimchar, and with the help of his, Zangoose was defeated.

Connally is a Black Belt who trains in Veilstone Gym and serves as the referee for Maylene's Gym s with challengers. He appeared from Lost Leader Strategy! to A Triple Fighting Chance!, where he refereed Maylene's battles with and Ash.

In Sneaky Like Shedinja and Sneaky Like Shedinja II, a virtual Black Belt judges the "Mind", "Skill" and "Body" score of the multiple battle rounds between and Greta at the Battle Arena challenge.

In Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu II, Black Belt appears as the last challenger before challenged Maylene. He sent out his Machoke for the battle against Chatler. Chatler was able to defeat Machoke, advancing them to Maylene.

In Dream a Little Dream, a Black Belt is briefly seen amongst the Trainers about to enter.

In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Black Belt in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Trivia

 * In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Black Belt Clayton is seen wearing a Z-Ring, despite not a having a Z-Crystal to use it with.

In other languages
Schwarzgurt (Trainerklasse) Karateka Karatéka Cinturanera からておう 空手道王