Poké Kid (Trainer class)

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Poké Kid
ポケモンごっこ Make-believe Pokémon
VSPoké Kid BDSP.png
VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Other names
Introduced in Generation IV
Appears in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Masters EX
Gender Both
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members Eve, Petey
Animated debut
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut {{{manga}}}

A Poké Kid (Japanese: ポケモンごっこ Make-believe Pokémon) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation IV games. They are little kids in Pokémon costumes.

In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Poké Kids appear as little girls that are possibly the children of male Poké Fans. Outside of battle, they appear to be just an ordinary Pikachu; this is used to mess with the player on multiple occasions, including a Poké Kid hidden amongst several regular Pikachu. They exclusively use Pikachu, and in Platinum, Pichu and Raichu.

In Sword and Shield, male Poké Kids were introduced, who take on the appearance of Pikachu, while girls wear Eevee costumes instead. Unlike before, they do not exclusively use Pikachu.

Gallery

Sprites and models

In the core series

Spr DP Poké Kid Beta.png Spr DP Poké Kid.png VSPoké Kid M SwSh.pngVSPoké Kid F SwSh.png VSPoké Kid BDSP.png
Beta sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Sprite from
Generation IV*
VS models from
Sword and Shield
VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
025OD DP.png Y-Comm Profile Poké Kid M.png Y-Comm Profile Poké Kid F.png Poké Kid BDSP OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation IV*
Y-Comm profile images from
Sword and Shield
Overworld model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In other games

Spr Masters Poké Kid M.png Spr Masters Poké Kid F.png VSPoké Kid M Masters.png VSPoké Kid F Masters.png
Overworld models from
Masters EX
VS models from
Masters EX

Trainer list

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl/Poké Kid

Pokémon Platinum


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation IV/Poké Kid

Pokémon Sword and Shield


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Sword and Shield/Poké Kid

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl/Poké Kid

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main articles: Eve (Masters) and Petey (Masters)

Poké Kid Eve and Petey form sync pairs with Eevee and Pikachu, respectively, in Pokémon Masters EX. Eve became a playable sync pair on November 17, 2023, while Petey became a playable character on February 2, 2024.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#189 VSPoké Kid F Masters.png Poké Kid
Eve
#0133 MastersIcon0133.png Eevee
Normal
NormalIC Masters.png
Fighting
FightingIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png ★★★ Story Event
Let's Go In Search of Wonder
#194 VSPoké Kid M Masters.png Poké Kid
Petey
#0025 MastersIcon0025 f.png Pikachu
Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Ground
GroundIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png ★★★ Special Sync Pair Event

In the manga

A Poké Kid in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

A Poké Kid was seen exploring the Safari Zone Gate with her mother in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down.

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I, a Poké Kid makes a cameo while the main characters visit Veilstone City. Her friend was supposed to challenge Maylene but she mixed the Poké Kid and her friends with the three main characters, due to the main characters possessing an item that made landing attacks easier she had heard the kids talking about.

The Poké Kid and his friend appeared briefly in Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank II, noticing the impact from the cannon.

In Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V, the Poké Kid and his friends were teleported to the Jubilife Grand Hotel due to the distortion of time and space.

Platinum arc

The Poké Kid from above, together with her friends, is seen entering the Battle Frontier in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.

Pokémon

Pichu
Poké Kid's Pichu

The Poké Kid from Veilstone City was revealed to own a Pichu, which was seen walking with its Trainer to the Battle Frontier.

None of Pichu's moves are known.

In the TCG

Poké Kid in the TCG
Main article: Poké Kid (Sword & Shield 173)

Poké Kid was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sword & Shield Series (the Japanese Sword & Shield Era). It was first released in the Japanese V Starter Sets before debuting in English in the Sword & Shield expansion, with artwork by Hitoshi Ariga. It allows the player to search their deck for a Pokémon, reveal it to their opponent, then shuffle their deck.

Trivia

  • In Pokémon Platinum, Poké Kid Ariel can be found in these Pokémon Center locations around Sinnoh:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday: Floaroma Town
Tuesday, Friday: Solaceon Town
Wednesday, Saturday: Resort Area
  • In Pokémon Platinum, there is data for a battle with Poké Kid Ariel with three level 3 Pichu, but it is completely inaccessible.[1]
  • Poké Kid Ariel says "Pi-Pikachu!" before battle. Ash's Pikachu says the same after many of Ash's various victories (winning a Badge, catching a Pokémon, and so on).

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢小朋友 Pokémon Síupàhngyáuh
Mandarin 寶可夢小朋友 / 宝可梦小朋友 Pokémon Xiǎopéngyǒu
France Flag.png French Poké Enfant
Germany Flag.png German Poké-Kind
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Kostum Pokémon
Italy Flag.png Italian Poké Bimba ()
Poké Bimbo ()
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬놀이 Pokémon Nol-i
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Poké Criança
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokéchica ()
Pokéchico ()

References

Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon

Sinnoh Ace TrainerAroma LadyArtistBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCameramanCamperChampion
ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP
Galar ArtistBackpackerBeautyBlack BeltCabbieCafé MasterCameramanChampionColleaguesCookDancerDaring Couple
DoctorFisherGAME FREAK'sGym ChallengerGym LeaderGym TrainerGentlemanHikerInterviewersLassLeague Staff
Macro Cosmos'sMadameMedical TeamModelMusic CrewMusicianOffice WorkerPoké KidPokémon Breeder
Pokémon TrainerPolice OfficerPostmanRail StaffReporterSchoolboySchoolgirlSwimmerTeam Yell GruntWorkerYoungster
Expansion Pass only:
Dojo MasterDojo MatronMaster Dojo Student


Pasio Trainer classes
Ace TrainerAether FoundationAether Foundation EmployeeBeautyBlack BeltCamperCollectorHex Maniac
HikerLassMasked ManMasked WomanPoké FanPoké KidPokémon RangerPreschoolerPunk Girl
Rising StarScientistSightseerStreet ThugSwimmerTeam Aqua GruntTeam Flare Grunt
Team Galactic GruntTeam Magma GruntTeam Plasma GruntTeam Rocket GruntTeam Yell GruntYoungster


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