Tagged human characters in Pokémon. This includes characters from games, manga and anime.
See the wiki of Pokémon for important naming conventions.
See List Of Pokemon for the creatures.
Character lists
- List Of Elite Four Members
- List of families of Pokémon main characters
- List Of Gym Leaders
- List of Pokémon anime characters
- List of Pokémon Ranger characters
- List of Pokémon trainer classes
Game characters
Main games - players and rivals
| Games | Tag | Japanese | English | Pokémon Adventures tag | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGBY / FRLG | Red (Pokemon) | Red | Red | Red (Pokemon) | Red | Red |
| RGBY / FRLG | Blue Oak | Ookido Green | Blue Oak | Blue Oak | Ookido Green | Blue Oak |
| RGBY Guidebooks / FRLG | Green (Pokemon) / Leaf (Pokemon) | Blue / Leaf | Green / Leaf | Green (Pokemon) | Blue | Green |
| — | — | — | — | Yellow (Pokemon) | Yellow | Yellow |
| LGPE | Chase (Pokemon) | Kakeru | Chase | — | — | — |
| LGPE | Elaine (Pokemon) | Ayumi | Elaine | — | — | — |
| LGPE | Trace (Pokemon) | Shin | Trace | — | — | — |
| GSC / HGSS | Ethan (Pokemon) | Gold / Hibiki | Gold / Ethan | Ethan (Pokemon) | Gold | Gold |
| GSC / HGSS | Silver (Pokemon) | Silver / Soul / Heart | Silver / Soul / Heart | Silver (Pokemon) | Silver | Silver |
| Crystal | Kris (Pokemon) | Crystal | Kris | Kris (Pokemon) | Crystal | Crystal |
| HGSS | Lyra (Pokemon) | Kotone | Lyra | — | — | — |
| RSE / ORAS | Brendan (Pokemon) | Yuuki | Brendan | Brendan (Pokemon) | Ruby | Ruby |
| RSE / ORAS | May (Pokemon) | Haruka | May | May (Pokemon) | Odamaki Sapphire | Sapphire Birch |
| RSE / ORAS | Wally (Pokemon) | Mitsuru | Wally | Wally (Pokemon) | Mitsuru | Wally |
| — | — | — | — | Emerald (Pokemon) | Emerald | Emerald |
| DPPt | Lucas (Pokemon) | Kouki | Lucas | Lucas (Pokemon) | Diamond | Diamond |
| DPPt | Dawn (Pokemon) | Hikari | Dawn | Dawn (Pokemon) | Platinum Berlitz | Platinum Berlitz |
| DPPt | Barry (Pokemon) | Jun | Barry | Barry (Pokemon) | Pearl | Pearl |
| Legends: Arceus | Rei (Pokemon) | Teru | Rei | — | — | — |
| Legends: Arceus | Akari (Pokemon) | Shou | Akari | — | — | — |
| BW | Hilbert (Pokemon) | Touya | Hilbert | Hilbert (Pokemon) | Black | Black |
| BW | Hilda (Pokemon) | Touko | Hilda | Hilda (Pokemon) | White | White |
| BW | Cheren (Pokemon) | Cheren | Cheren | Cheren (Pokemon) | Cheren | Cheren |
| BW | Bianca (Pokemon) | Bel | Bianca | Bianca (Pokemon) | Bel | Bianca |
| BW | N (Pokemon) | N / Natural Harmonia Gropius | N | N (Pokemon) | N / Natural Harmonia Gropius | N / Natural Harmonia Gropius |
| BW2 | Nate (Pokemon) | Kyouhei | Nate | Nate (Pokemon) | Lack-Two | Blake |
| BW2 | Rosa (Pokemon) | Mei | Rosa | Rosa (Pokemon) | Whi-Two | Whitley |
| BW2 | Hugh (Pokemon) | Hue | Hugh | Hugh (Pokemon) | Hue / Hugh | Hugh |
| XY | Calem (Pokemon) | Calme | Calem | Calem (Pokemon) | X | X |
| XY | Serena (Pokemon) | Serena | Serena | Serena (Pokemon) | Y / Y na Gaabena | Y / Yvonne Gabena |
| XY | Shauna (Pokemon) | Sana | Shauna | Shauna (Pokemon) | Sana | Shauna |
| XY | Tierno (Pokemon) | Tierno | Tierno | Tierno (Pokemon) | Tierno | Tierno |
| XY | Trevor (Pokemon) | Trova | Trevor | Trevor (Pokemon) | Trova | Trevor |
| Z-A | Paxton (Pokemon) | Kyouya | Paxton | — | — | — |
| Z-A | Harmony (Pokemon) | Seika | Harmony | — | — | — |
| Z-A | Urbain (Pokemon) | Gai | Urbain | — | — | — |
| Z-A | Taunie (Pokemon) | Townie | Taunie | — | — | — |
| Z-A | Lida (Pokemon) | Duro | Lida | — | — | — |
| Z-A | Naveen (Pokemon) | Pur | Naveen | — | — | — |
| SM / USUM | Elio (Pokemon) | You / Sun / Kouta | Elio / Sun / Ray | Elio (Pokemon) | Sun | Sun |
| SM / USUM | Selene (Pokemon) | Mizuki / Moon / Koumi | Selene / Moon / Ailey | Selene (Pokemon) | Moon | Moon |
| SM / USUM | Hau (Pokemon) | Hau | Hau | Hau (Pokemon) | Hau | Hau |
| SM / USUM | Gladion (Pokemon) | Glazio | Gladion | Gladion (Pokemon) | Glazio | Gladion |
| SwSh | Victor (Pokemon) | Masaru | Victor | Victor (Pokemon) | Tsurugi Soudo | Henry Sword |
| SwSh | Gloria (Pokemon) | Yuuri | Gloria | Gloria (Pokemon) | Tate Shirudomiria | Casey Shield |
| SwSh | Bede (Pokemon) | Beet | Bede | Bede (Pokemon) | Beet | Bede |
| SwSh | Hop (Pokemon) | Hop | Hop | Hop (Pokemon) | Hop | Hop |
| SwSh | Marnie (Pokemon) | Mary | Marnie | Marnie (Pokemon) | Mary | Marnie |
| SwSh | Klara (Pokemon) | Kurara | Klara | Klara (Pokemon) | Kurara | Klara |
| SwSh | Avery (Pokemon) | Savory | Avery | Avery (Pokemon) | Savory | Avery |
| SV | Florian (Pokemon) | Haruto | Florian | Violet Lang | Violet Lang | — |
| SV | Juliana (Pokemon) | Aoi | Juliana | Juliana (Pokemon) | Scarlet Koito | — |
| SV | Nemona (Pokemon) | Nemo | Nemona | Nemona (Pokemon) | Nemo | Nemona |
| SV | Arven (Pokemon) | Pepper | Arven | Arven (Pokemon) | Pepper | Arven |
| SV | Penny (Pokemon) | Botan | Penny | Penny (Pokemon) | Botan | Penny |
| SV | Carmine (Pokemon) | Zeiyu | Carmine | — | — | — |
| SV | Kieran (Pokemon) | Suguri | Kieran | — | — | — |
Other games - main characters
Pokémon Ranger characters are not included here. See list of Pokémon Ranger characters.
| Game | Tag | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colosseum | Wes (Pokemon) | Leo | Wes |
| Colosseum | Rui (Pokemon) | Mirei | Rui |
| XD | Michael (Pokemon) | Ryuuto | Michael |
| Snap | Todd Snap | Tooru | Todd Snap |
| New Pokémon Snap | Jamie (Pokemon) | Ren | Jamie |
| New Pokémon Snap | River (Pokemon) | Rui | River |
| Trading Card Game | Mark (Pokemon) | Park | Mark |
| Trading Card Game 2 | Mint (Pokemon) | Mint | (not released in English) |
| Conquest | Hero (Pokemon Conquest) | — | — |
| Conquest | Heroine (Pokemon Conquest) | — | — |
| GO | Male Protagonist (Pokemon GO) | — | — |
| GO | Female Protagonist (Pokemon GO) | — | — |
| Magikarp Jump | Protagonist (Magikarp Jump) | — | — |
| Detective Pikachu (Game) | Tim Goodman | Tim Goodman | Tim Goodman |
| Masters EX | Scottie (Pokemon) | Kei | Scottie |
| Masters EX | Bettie (Pokemon) | Yui | Bettie |
| Pokopia | Male Protagonist (Pokemon Pokopia) | — | — |
| Pokopia | Female Protagonist (Pokemon Pokopia) | — | — |
Trial Captains
Island Kahunas
Frontier Brains
Hoenn (Pokemon Emerald) / Kanto (Anime)
Sinnoh (Pokemon Platinum) / Johto (Pokemon HGSS)
Teams
Team Rocket
- Giovanni/Sakaki
- Archer/Apollo
- Arianna/Athena
- Petrel/Lambda
- Proton/Lance
- Team Rocket Executive
- Team Rocket Grunt
Team Magma
Team Aqua
Cipher (Pokemon)
- Greevil/Deathgold
- Ardos (Pokemon)
- Eldes (Pokemon)
- Evice/Wardack
- Nascour/Jakira
- Ardos (Pokemon)
- Bluno (Pokemon)
- Dakim (Pokemon)
- Ein/Borg
- Eldes (Pokemon)
- Fein/Fake
- Ferma/Seurat
- Folly/Heboy
- Lovrina (Pokemon)
- Miror B./Mirorbo
- Reath/Breath
- Rosso (Pokemon)
- Skrub/Kowap
- Trudly/Troy
- Venus (Pokemon)
- Verde (Pokemon)
- Cipher Peon
Team Snagem
Team Galactic
Team Plasma
- N (Pokemon)
- Ghetsis Harmonia/G-Cis Harmonia
- Colress/Achroma
- Anthea/Goddess of Love (Verbena) & Concordia/Goddess of Peace (Helena)
- Shadow Triad/Dark Trinity
- Bronius/Sumra
- Giallo (Pokemon)
- Gorm/Azula
- Rood (Pokemon)
- Ryoku/Ryokushi
- Zinzolin/Vio
- Team Plasma Grunt
Team Flare
- Lysandre/Fleur-de-lis
- Xerosic/Xerosicy
- Aliana/Akebi
- Bryony/Bara
- Celosia/Correa
- Mable/Momiji
- Malva/Pachira
- Essentia/Esprit
- Team Flare Admin
- Team Flare Grunt
Team Skull
Aether Foundation
Team Rainbow Rocket
Team GO Rocket
Team Yell
Macro Cosmos
Miss Fortunes
Team Star
Rust Syndicate
Professors/Assistants
- Prof. Samuel Oak/Dr. Ookido Yukinari
- Prof. Elm/Dr. Utsugi
- Prof. Birch/Dr. Odamaki
- Prof. Rowan/Dr. Nanakamado
- Roseanne/Hamana
- Lucas (Pokemon) or Dawn (Pokemon)
- Prof. Aurea Juniper/Dr. Araragi
- Cedric Juniper/Araragi Papa
- Bianca/Bel
- Fennel/Makomo
- Prof. Augustine Sycamore/Dr. Platane
- Tierno (Pokemon)
- Trevor/Trova
- Dexio (Pokemon)
- Sina (Pokemon)
- Prof. Kukui/Dr. Kukui/Masked Royal
- Lillie/Lilie
- Prof. Burnet/Dr. Burnet
- Prof. Samson Oak/Dr. Nariya Ookido
- Prof. Willow/Dr. Willow
- Blanche (Pokemon)
- Candela (Pokemon)
- Spark (Pokemon)
- Prof. Magnolia/Dr. Magnolia
- Sonia (Pokemon)
- Prof. Mirror/Dr. Kagami
- Rita (Pokemon)
- Prof. Laventon/Dr. Laven
- Prof. Sada/Dr. Olim
- Prof. Turo/Dr. Futu
- Prof. Neroli/Dr. Neroli
Pokémon storage system techs
- Amanita/Shouro
- Bebe/Mizuki
- Bill/Sonezaki Masaki
- Brigette/Azusa
- Cassius/Crocea
- Celio/Nishiki
- Grand Oak/Dai Ookido
- Lanette/Mayumi
- Molayne/Mullein
Facility owners
| Region | Tag | Japanese | English | Facility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto Johto | Baoba (Pokemon) | Baoba | Baoba | Kanto Safari Zone Johto Safari Zone (HGSS) GO Park (LGPE) | Also known as "Warden Slowpoke" |
| Hoenn | Trick Master (Pokemon) | King of Tricks | Trick Master | Trick House | — |
| Hoenn | Scott (Pokemon) | Enishida | Scott | Battle Frontier | — |
| Unova | Stu Deeoh | Wood | Stu Deeoh | Pokéstar Studios | — |
| Galar | Leon (Pokemon) | Dande | Leon | Battle Tower | — |
Coordinators
DPPt "stat trainers"
International Police
Subway Bosses
Battle Chatelaines
Furisode girls
- Furisode Girl Blossom/Shione
- Furisode Girl Kali/Kirika
- Furisode Girl Katherine/Karen
- Furisode Girl Linnea/Asami
Ultra Recon Squad
Galar royalty
Isle of Armor
Crown Tundra
Galaxy Team
- Kamado/Denboku
- Beni/Mube
- Colza/Nabana
- Cyllene/Shimaboshi
- Prof. Laventon/Dr. Laven
- Pesselle/Kine
- Rye/Haku
- Sanqua/Sazanka
- Security Corps (Pokemon)
- Bagin/Shuuzou
- Zisu/Perilla
Jubilife Village
Wardens
- Arezu/Hinatsu
- Calaba/Yuugao
- Gaeric/Hamarenge
- Ingo/Nobori
- Iscan/Susuki
- Lian/Kikui
- Mai/Yone
- Melli/Tsubaki
- Palina/Garana
- Sabi/Wasabi
Diamond Clan
Pearl Clan
Ginkgo Guild
Naranja / Uva Academy
- Clavel/Clavell/Clive/Nelke
- Dendra/Kihada
- Hassel/Hassaku
- Jacq/Zinnia
- Miriam/Mimosa
- Raifort (Pokemon)
- Saguaro (Pokemon)
- Salvatore/Sage
- Tyme/Thyme
Land of Kitakami
Blueberry Academy
After the Rain With You
The Untold Story of Pecharunt
Quasartico
Supporting characters
- Aarune/Girii
- Alexa/Pansy
- AZ (Pokemon)
- Cogita/Cogito
- Emma/Matiere
- Eusine/Minaki
- Gurkinn/Concombre (Mega Evolution guru)
- Joseph Stone/Tsuwabuki Mukuge
- Kurt/Gantetsu
- Mohn (Pokemon)
- Mr. Briney/Old Man Hagi
- Perrin/Sazare
- Zinnia/Higana
Other game characters
Main games
- Alder Lookalike (Pokemon)
- Archie Lookalike (Pokemon)
- Ball Guy
- Benga/Banjirou
- Billy Jo/Ruu
- Bob (Pokemon)
- Cameron the Photographer/Genzou
- Cara Liss/Dr. Ukkatsu
- Clyde/Gym Guide
- Copycat (Pokemon)
- Day Care Man (Pokemon)
- DJ Mary/Kurumi
- Dr. Footstep/Futomaki
- Dude (Pokemon)
- Earl Dervish/Giovanni
- Gabby/Mari and Ty/Dai
- Gordie'S Brothers (Pokemon) and sister
- Hawes/Kidachi
- Heath/Heather
- June/Enatsu
- Kagetora (Pokemon)
- Koichi/Takenori
- Keira/Mimmy
- Lostelle/Mayo
- Magikarp Salesman (Pokemon)
- Maizie/Chie
- Maxie Lookalike (Pokemon)
- Milo'S Brother (Pokemon)
- Mr. Backlot/Urayama
- Mr. Bonding
- Mr. Medal
- Old Man (Pokemon)
- Peonia'S Mother (Pokemon)
- Pop Roxie/Homika Papa
- Primo/Hajime
- Radio Director (Pokemon)
- Ryuki
- Silph Co. President
- Vessa/Yura
- Wi-Fi Plaza Attendant
- Yancy/Ruri or Curtis/Tetsu
- Youngster Joey/Gorou
- Youssef/Hironobu
- Yvette/Misora
Other games
Detective Pikachu (Game)
Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure
My Pokémon Ranch
New Pokémon Snap
Pokémon Battle Revolution
- Anna (Pokemon Battle Revolution)
- Cool Boy (Pokemon)
- Joe (Pokemon Battle Revolution)
- Little Girl (Pokemon)
- Marina/Marine
- Mysterial/Mysterio
- Rosie/Rapla
- Sashay/Ribbon
- Taylor/Tail
Pokémon Battrio
Pokémon Café Mix
Pokémon Colosseum / XD
- Ancha (Pokemon)
- Agnol/Soldan
- Battlus (Pokemon)
- Beluh/Setsuma
- Bitt/Kuro
- Cail/Masa
- Duking/Ginzaru
- Eagun/Logan
- Es Cade/Backley
- Fateen/Beedy
- Johnson/Yuito
- Jovi/Mana
- Justy/Seigi
- Marcia/Leila
- Megg/Shiho
- Nett/Thread
- Perr/Zack
- Secc/Ren
- Sherles/Hedge
- Silva (Pokemon)
- Vander/Seneti
- Willie (Pokemon)
Pokémon Conquest
- Aya
- Ginchiyo
- Gracia
- Hanzō
- Kai
- Kanetsugu
- Keiji
- Kunoichi
- Magoichi
- Masamune
- Merchant (Pokemon Conquest)
- Mitsuhide
- Motochika
- Motonari
- Muneshige
- Mysterious Girl (Pokemon Conquest)
- Nō
- Nobunaga
- Oichi
- Okuni
- Ranmaru
- Yoshimoto
- Yukimura
Pokémon Duel
- Brenda (Pokemon)
- Luca (Pokemon)
- Marabelle (Pokemon)
- Nadya (Pokemon)
- Number 7 (Pokemon)
- Sharon (Pokemon)
- Tia (Pokemon)
- Yuji (Pokemon)
Pokémon GO
Pokémon Masters EX
- Tina/Rikka
- Unnamed Girl (Pokemon Masters Ex)
- Kana (Pokemon)
- Lear/Lyer
- Masked Woman (Pokemon)
- Paulo/Kiriya
- Rachel/Chetta
- Sawyer/Drival
- Tricia/Torika
- Trinnia/Sakusa
- Trista/Curti
Pokémon Playhouse
Pokémon Shuffle
Pokémon Trading Card Game
- Adventurer (Pokemon)
- Budding Expeditioner (Pokemon)
- Charmander Trainer (Pokekyun)
- Ciphermaniac (Pokemon)
- Emcee (Pokemon)
- Explorer (Pokemon)
- Flower Shop Lady (Pokemon)
- Imposter Professor Oak
- Judge (Pokemon)
Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)
- Biruricchi (Pokemon)
- Courtney/Hiroko
- Jack/Kanekouji
- Masquerade (Pokemon)
- Morino (Pokemon)
- Rod/Ryuudou
- Ronald/Rando
- Steve (Pokemon)
Pokémon Trozei
Pokkén Tournament
- Anne (Pokemon)
- Alyssa (Pokemon)
- Ellin (Pokemon)
- Glen (Pokemon)
- Jake (Pokemon)
- Nia (Pokemon)
- Nora (Pokemon)
- Travis (Pokemon)
- Walter (Pokemon)
Pokémon UNITE
Miniseries characters
Pokémon Origins
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Pokétoon
- Blossom/Tsubomi
- Blossom'S Mother (Pokemon)
- Blossom'S Father (Pokemon)
- Hilary/Shoko
- Elliott/Fuuta
- Vashti/Momo
- Kaori/Nono
- Ty/Yoshi
- Kevin/Kai
- Peaches/Momo
Pokémon: Hisuian Snow
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
Pokémon Concierge
Music video characters
Gotcha!
Live-action movie characters
Detective Pikachu (Movie)
Manga characters
Pokémon Adventures
Team Rocket members
- The Masked Man (Pokemon Adventures) and his underlings:
- Carl/Kurtz
- Sham/Siam
Team Rocket Trio:
Three Beasts:
Team Aqua members
Team Magma members
Other Pokémon Adventures characters
How I became a Pokémon Card
Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY
Magical Pokémon Journey
- Almond (Pokemon)
- Coconut (Pokemon)
- Grandpa (Magical Pokemon Journey)
- Apricot/Koume
- Hazel/Marron
- Sandy (Pokemon)
- Walnut/Wal
Pokemon Pocket Monsters
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Pokémon: Golden Boys
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All!
Pokémon Horizon
Pokémon RéBURST
- Carola (Pokemon)
- Major Hilgreitz
- Miruto (Pokemon)
- Rug (Pokemon)
- Ryouga (Pokemon)
- Tougou (Pokemon)
- Yappy (Pokemon)
Kabigon No Yume Gourmet
Other characters
Pokémon Expo Gym
Pokémon Kids TV
Pokémon Wonder
Challenge The World!
- CTW! GO Player (Pokemon)
- CTW! SV Player (Pokemon)
- CTW! TCG Player (Pokemon)
- CTW! UNITE Player (Pokemon)