Channeler (Trainer class)

A Channeler (Japanese: きとうし Shaman) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that have only appeared in the Generation I games and remakes. They are generally depicted as priestesses. They scared people away from Pokémon Tower and were possibly unwittingly helping Team Rocket make their base in the tower. Their strange behavior when challenging the undefined and their subsequent reaction after being defeated seems to imply that they were possessed by the ghosts they used while battling. In fact, some Channelers apologize after battle, saying "I was possessed!" when spoken to.

They specialize in Pokémon, specifically  and.

In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Channelers battled outside of Gyms will award three Poké Balls along with prize money.

In 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, they are known as Mediums, which may lead to a confusion with introduced later. They wear white robes and carry to help channel spirits.

Trivia

 * In the, there are many Channeler Trainers that go unused. All but one of them have a.
 * In Generation I, a Channeler in the Pokémon Tower says "Give... me... your... soul..." This line was changed in Generation III.

In other languages
Exorzistin Exorcista Exorciste Medium きとうし 祈祷师