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This means that Charizard can be used as a solo attacker, just like it was in Super Smash Bros. 4. In addition, players can choose between a male or female Pokemon trainer for the first time ever.

The 10-year-old boy went out on a high note and accomplished his goal of being the best Pokémon trainer in the world before he left. Now, the “Pokémon” anime revolves around Liko and Roy.

The Trainer is from Frodomar City in the Kanto region, an anime-only location. Ash first meets Ritchie via the Indigo Plateau Conference as his rival, though the Trainer from Pallet Town arrives late.