Character from Smash Bros Brawl: The Subspace Emissary by Nintendo / Masahiro Sakurai
A young trainer on a collection quest — gathering Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard across the Subspace wasteland while mentoring a frightened psychic boy along the way.
The Pokémon Trainer does not fight directly — he commands. His three Pokémon rotate into battle based on the situation: Squirtle for speed and water, Ivysaur for reach and crowd control, Charizard for raw power and fire. The Trainer's skill is knowing which one to deploy and when to switch. His partnership with Lucas is the Subspace Emissary's mentorship arc. The Trainer is not much older than Lucas, but he carries himself with a calm confidence that grounds the younger boy. He does not coddle Lucas or push him — he simply travels alongside him, fights alongside him, and lets Lucas find his own courage by example. The Trainer's journey through the Ruins and caves to collect his full team gives his arc a clear structure: each Pokémon captured is a power milestone, and by the time he has all three, he and Lucas are ready for anything.
A teenage boy in a red vest over a black t-shirt, blue jeans, red and white sneakers, and a red and white cap. Carries a messenger bag with Poké Balls. His expression is calm and focused — a trainer's composure, always assessing the battlefield and choosing the right Pokémon for the moment. Stands behind his team in battle, pointing and directing with confident gestures.
Also known as: Red, The Trainer, PT