Preschooler (Trainer class)

A Preschooler (Japanese: えんじ Kindergartner) is a type of Trainer class introduced in Generation V. They are young children dressed in uniforms typical of Japanese kindergartens. They could be considered younger versions of the Trainer class. They are often found with at least one other Preschooler and near a.

They usually use small that are unevolved, and they tend to give out small sums of prize money when defeated.

A male Preschooler can team up with a to form a  and challenge the player to a Double Battle, while a female Preschooler can team up with a female  to form a  for the same purpose. In Generation VII, are depicted as two female Preschoolers teaming up in a Double Battle.

Pokémon Black and White

 * See more: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Preschooler

Pokémon X and Y

 * See more: List of Battle Maison Trainers/Preschooler

Pokémon Sun and Moon

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

In the anime
In The Purr-fect Hero, and  stopped by at a school to entertain the Preschoolers who were excited about meeting Pokémon Trainers. One boy,, was ridiculed by his classmates because the only Pokémon he wanted to meet is a. He later explained that a Meowth had saved him when he was attacked by a wild  once, but none of his classmates believed his story. Meanwhile, Jessie and James found out about the preschool and used it to their advantage in another scheme to steal. Timmy believed that was the Meowth that had saved him. However, their plans were foiled, and in the end, the real Meowth came to the rescue, with Timmy's peers no longer doubting him.

In Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!, a group of Preschoolers befriended a. Their kindergarten teacher Daniela was opposed to the idea of letting Trubbish stay at the school because of its smell, but the children wanted to keep it. In the end, the conflict was resolved when Trubbish saved everyone from potential danger, and Daniela realized that Trubbish will stop releasing bad odors when it becomes friendly towards a person. They reappeared in a flashback in Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!.

In Kindergarten Chaos!, Ash and his friends went with to the kindergarten class she taught at, and allowed the kids to play with their Pokémon. One of Penelope's students, a young boy named Randall, was shy and too afraid to interact with anyone, however. also wouldn't interact with the kids at first, but by the end of the episode, both Randall and Froakie overcame their issues and became great friends. Ash then promised Randall that when Randall was old enough to become a Trainer, they would have a battle.

In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga
A female Preschooler appeared in the first chapter of the series where Togari stole her. arrived with his and defeated Togari, as well as returning Cottonee to the Preschooler in the process.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A female Preschooler was one of the Trainers that received a Prop Case and tried on a Smiley-Face Mask on her in Special Delivery.

In Unraveling Mysteries, a male Preschooler was seen marveling at a balloon that a  made.

In What Does Charmander Do When It Dozes?, a male Preschooler was briefly seen playing in the streets of Lumiose City with his Litleo.

In PASM15, two Preschoolers were seen at the Aether House playing with a.

Trivia

 * Preschooler's base payout in Black and White and its sequels is 4, the lowest of all Trainers.

In other languages
Vorschüler Preescolar Petit Bimbo e Bimba えんじ 幼儿园小朋友