Youngster (Trainer class)

A Youngster (Japanese: たんぱんこぞう Shorts Youngster in Generation I to III, たんパンこぞう Shorts Youngster in Generation IV onward) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation I games. They are depicted as average young boys wearing caps (except for Pokémon X and Y, and the Generation VII games) and short pants.

They use a variety of Pokémon, but they tend to use common ones that are caught early in their respective games. In Unova and Kalos, a significant amount of Youngsters specialize in Pokémon, likely due to the absence of the  class in those regions. Some will give out s when defeated. In the Battle Maison, they specialize in Bug- and Pokémon.

Youngsters appear to be the male counterparts of es.

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

In 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, they are referred to as Lads.



Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

 * See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Generation III)/Youngster

Pokémon Emerald

 * See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation III)/Youngster

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

 * See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Generation IV)/Youngster

Pokémon Platinum

 * See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)/Youngster

Pokémon Black and White

 * See more: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Youngster

Pokémon X and Y

 * See more: List of Battle Maison Trainers/Youngster

Pokémon Sun and Moon

 * See more:
 * List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Youngster
 * List of Battle Tree Trainers/Youngster

In the main series
In the, Nicholai's appearance is based on the Youngster class.

🇺🇳, one of 's Unova rivals, who debuted in Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!, is based on the Youngster class, and is even represented as a Youngster in the Download Tournament "You Challenge the Isshu League Too!".

A Youngster briefly appeared in 's flashback in There's a New Gym Leader in Town!.

A Youngster briefly appeared in Till We Compete Again!, preparing to choose a starter Pokémon from Professor Sycamore.

In Pokémon Origins
A Youngster appeared in File 1: Red, using an outfit based on the sprite. He challenged to a battle, but it was quickly defeated by Red's Charmander. As Red didn't know that other Trainers' Pokémon couldn't be caught, he tried to catch the Youngster's, but his Poké Ball bounced off of it, after which the Youngster recalled his Pokémon. For Red's request, he agreed to show him where he caught his Nidoran♀, so that Red could catch one of his own.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
A Youngster appeared in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, where he battled 's using.

Joey is Professor Elm's assistant and his errand boy. His partner is. In Chuang Yi's translations of the manga, he was known as Grant. However, VIZ Media's translations properly identify him as Joey.

In Epilogue, Joey makes a cameo appearance in one of the ships heading to the.

A Youngster appears in A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium, where he serves as 's first opponent at the Oreburgh Gym.

A Youngster appears in Softening Up Kakuna as a challenger of the. In the battle shown, he rents a, , and , later trading the Forretress for a Trash Cloak.

A Youngster is seen amongst the many people visiting the in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down.

A Youngster with a appeared in An Odd Speech, listening to Ghetsis's speech but ultimately disregarding what he said about releasing his Pokémon.

A Youngster with a is seen in Dream a Little Dream amongst the many Trainers entering.

Pokémon
Here is a listing of the Oreburgh Gym Youngster's Pokémon:

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
Joey (Japanese: ゴロウ Gorō) appears in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.

In other languages
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