Skier (Trainer class)

A Skier (Japanese: スキーヤー Skier) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation II games. They look like young women (and, in, young men) dressed in winter clothing and on skis.

At first, they appeared to be the female counterparts of s. However, in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, they appeared in both genders as Skiers. The male Skier also looks nearly identical to a Boarder in outfit design.

In Generation II, these Trainers are only seen in the Mahogany Gym; in HeartGold and SoulSilver, an additional Skier can be found in the Seafoam Islands. In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, they are found on Routes and.

They mainly specialize in, although in Diamond and Pearl, they also use Pokémon of other types.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A Skier appeared in Disagreeable Graveler, where he noticed skiing through. He wanted to help her out, but she declined, claiming that she could do it on her own. As Platinum almost crashed into him twice, he gave up.

In other languages
Skifahrer Skieuse Sciatore e Sciatrice スキーヤー 滑雪者