Elite Four
The Elite Four are four Pokemon Trainers who are regarded as the toughest in their regional Pokémon League, just short of the Pokémon League Champion. Those who challenge the Elite Four must have won all eight Badges from that region (or, for Trainers in Alola, must have completed all of their Island Challenge trials). To become Champion, Trainers must face all four and the current Champion consecutively without losing to any of them. Challengers who lose at any time must start their challenge from the beginning. The Pokémon League in the Galar region uses the Champion Cup tournament as a replacement for the Elite Four.
Requirements
Skill level above normal Trainers
Appointment
Chosen by the League Association.
Responsibilities
Overseeing assigned sections of the Region on a broader scale than a Gym Leader does.
Benefits
They don’t have an exact equivalent of a Gym Trainer, but can deputize Trainers to assist them in crisis situations.
Cultural Significance
The Elite Four are individuals chosen by the League as a whole, and assigned sections of the Region to oversee
on a broader scale than a Gym Leader does. These individuals are the cream of the crop and hold a little more political influence than Gym Leaders do. They are usually household names and recognized as both highly skilled Trainers, and great assets in a Region’s security.
Type
Civic, Law
Status
Unknown (Public)
Creation
Gareth Dietrich / Dietrich's Letter
Form of Address
Elite Four Trainer
Alternative Naming
E4, Big Four
Equates to
Deputy
Source of Authority
The People, The League Association
Length of Term
Indefinite
Reports directly to
Related Organizations
Related Professions
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