The PINNACLE of Pokémon Trainers! EXPLAINED! | Gnoggin

The Nintendo DS era of Pokémon gave us many new classes of Pokémon Trainers. This video goes over them!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Veterans
01:02 Double Team
01:16 Waiter and Waitress
01:43 Maid
02:07 Idol
02:25 Sponsored by Raycon!
03:27 Worker
04:05 Cameraman and Reporter
04:30 Cyclist and Jogger
04:50 Poke Kid
05:01 Clown and Harlequin
05:14 Rancher and Cowgirl!
06:28 Pokemon Battle Revolution Classes
09:05 Elder
09:16 Artist
10:00 Madame
10:28 Striker
10:51 Smasher
11:10 Linebacker
11:24 Hoopster
11:46 Infielder
12:04 Backers
12:30 Baker
12:40 Backpacker
13:13 Pilot and Railroad Staff
13:29 Doctor
13:39 Nurse
13:50 Nursery Aide
14:13 Preschooler
14:23 Musician
14:42 Dancer
15:11 Hooligans
15:29 Motorcyclist
15:41 Janitor
15:59 Clerk / Office Worker
16:43 GAME FREAK
17:13 Warlord and Warrior
17:24 World Champion / Runner-up / Finalist
17:38 Pokestar Studio Classes
21:40 The Riches / Bourgeoir family
23:43 Goodbye!
Gnoggin, hosted by its creator Lockstin, is a show delving into the mysteries of Pokemon! (and other games sometimes too). Explaining everything there is to explain! Why is each Pokemon given the type it has? What are their origins? What is the lore of the Pokemon world and the design inspirations? And what does it all have to do with alchemy? Let's Go find out!

[@Gnoggin]

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[@brandonmarthers]

Awesome

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Ok

[@killerkirby366]

Do every type match up explained explain why each type is weak to each other

[@Tangarisu]

Mystery Lady, is also Sabrina

[@TheTakato122]

You forgot to mention that the Jogger class only exists in the gen 4 games and BDSP plus the fact that they can only be battled in the morning like how the Police Officer class can only be battled at night. You also forgot to mention that the Ranchers class' name in Gen 4 is Belle & Pa. When Sabrina is playing the Magic Queen her name is Bellelba.

[@foxowl374]

I'm surprised they didn't bring in the sports trainer classes in Sword and Shield, considering how incredibly sports flavored the gym challenge is. I just wanna see a striker with a Cinderace.

[@myheartismadeofstars]

Seriously!! You can't BASE THE GYMS AROUND SPORTSFIELDS WITHOUT HAVING SPORT THEMED TRAINERS!!!

[@L-and-P]

I want a linebacker with a falinks.

[@grantpetsch7602]

The Gym trainers.

[@nuclear_bonsai]

Yeah and people over in the UK are crazy about sports, with their riots over sports and all.

[@creepywaffles4783]

Yeah for fighting type they could have done a wrestling theme or something like that

[@shugoibaka]

As an IRL preschool teacher I love the description Lockstin uses for the Nursery Aide class. It is true. You cannot vent your frustration on the children

[@MelonHere20]

this made me laugh

[@KaedeLanyo]

Well. No more than once, at least. [Snort]

[@frknspacewizardbrett6044]

20:50 I love that Brycen's battleship just sends out himself. He's even holding an eject button, as if the battleship used its own ejector seat on him to save itself.

[@gizmosandgadgets5751]

For the maid in the celestial tower at 1:55, that might be an association with an “Iron Maiden”, a popularized torture device associated with death.

[@ExcalibeonSwordofEeveelutions]

* 1:55

[@SerDerpish]

🤘🏽

[@MelonHere20]

Oooh

[@tsuki5993]

Hot damn, that's cool as hell

[@OshawottLuke]

Well I'd like to add info since there's more to it: that maid is only at Celestial Tower after you activate a postgame side quest by talking to someone in Humilau City who just got married and asks you to ring the bell at the top of the water. His 4 ex lovers then try to stop you from reaching it, their initials spell "jilt", which has to do with getting rejected, and they have monotype teams: the first one has fire types, like when the relationship flame is still big, the second one has normal types, like how the relationship then becomes stale, like a normal thing, a middle point. The 3rd one has ice, because the thing goes from being "ok" to just being cold, and the last one has steel which I interpret as being almost as cold as ice but hard instead of fragile, because of how them are now against him instead of being sad by being left by him, ice would be cold but fragile while steel is cold but strong or hardened. The first 3 trainers of this sequence is a waitress, a nursery aide and a clerk.

[@samthesoupman6385]

Disappointed he didn’t mention how the Elder from bell sprout tower is named “Elder Li” which when pronounced sounds like “Elderly”

[@TheTakato122]

I don't remember if he mentioned it or not in his other video but because his Trainer Class is Sage in gen 2 means that his name is "Sage Li" or "Sagely"

[@kanebekkattla3963]

My guess for the bidoofs in the rancher trainers is for the HMs. If I recall correctly they can learn them all except fly and maybe flash.

[@kevinr.9733]

Flash is not an HM in Gen IV; the only dark area in Sinnoh is entirely optional, so it's replaced with Defog in D/P/Pt and Whirlpool in HG/SS. (A little short-sighted, since SoulSilver forces you through the dark section of the Whirl Islands, but whatever. At least the TM can be repurchased limitlessly.) And yeah, Bibarel can learn every HM except Fly and Defog, though Bidoof can only learn Cut and Rock Smash. (The real question is why Cowgirl Shelly's Bidoofs are all still Bidoofs when four of them are at or above the level they could evolve.)

[@asldi2515]

So for the Striker class, Striker is also a different word for Forward, an attacking player. Liepard could be a referenc to golies with good reflexes beeing compared to cats, as in cat-like reflexes. My idea for Swanna is a bit of a stretch, but in soccer, when you fall to the ground without contact beeing made, its called a "dive". A "Swandive" is just a type of dive with your hands outstreched. Firthermore, the Water/Flying type fits the diving part.

[@anubisgodess2353]

I really like these in-depth look of the trainers. So much goes into them that we don't give them a second look so it's when we get to know new things about them and appreciate them to.

[@castform7]

1:56 Sweet Arceus, that's outta nowhere. I guess this was sort of a "Roughneck Kirby" type deal flipped. The dainty elegant maid stacked up with intimidating Steel types. I love learning little trivia like this for trainer classes.

[@BigManXecranim]

Tammy could also stand as a reference to “The Iron Maiden”, her placement in a graveyard could refer to those who died from being inside an Iron Maiden

[@gladigatorrawr1480]

@@BigManXecranim "Iron maidens" were never a thing in real life Tammy is the leader of the ex-girlfriends you have to beat, they all specialize in a type.

[@yujiandou4658]

@@gladigatorrawr1480 And the graveyard must be for her victims.

[@ZombieBarioth]

@@gladigatorrawr1480 Since when does a pop culture reference have to be for something real?:P There's no way with Pokemon's love for word play they didn't know what they were doing, iron maidens being sort of associated with torture/BDSM tropes is a not so subtle hint at why she's an ex.

[@affsteak3530]

I like her moxie!

[@catriamflockentanz]

21:39 I love the line of the Ledian in which it wonders whether our character is maybe a rare new form of Scientist, which is hilarious.

[@NotAnEvilMastermind]

Ah, a regional variant Scientist, my favourite addition to the humandex!

[@MaxWelton]

18:13 Isabella and Fabio’s Smeargle could allude to them being chameleon actors, ones who can adapt to and act in any situation.

[@TheTakato122]

They should use Kecleon in that case.

[@MaxWelton]

@@TheTakato122 I get where you’re coming from, and that makes some sense, but I think the capacity to use literally any 4 moves in the game is more indicative of acting than changing types to match the opponent’s attack. Not only is Smeargle a different type of artist itself, a painter, but I don’t know if the phrase “chameleon actor” translates directly to any other language. Pokémon is a global phenomenon and we can’t demand that they cater to the English-speaking audience more than they may be doing already.

[@emeraldcityelicitor2281]

Motorcycle guy Charles, or Heartbreaker Charles, actually does different fights based on version! Triple Battles in White and Rotation Battles in Black version Anyone else remember Rotation Battles?

[@PKMNResearcherSkyler]

I really enjoy the rotation battles in gen 5, especially in the PWT. It's also a fun way to catch people off guard when playing in person.

[@gus_0065]

i'm a heartbreaker... my name... charles

[@Phemon1337]

Thank you for covering Pokestar Studios! A neat little side activity that is heavily overlooked!

[@glimglum_bum6820]

Its such a unique and fun side game i wish they bring it back

[@TheTakato122]

Because it's not optional when you first encounter it and all it does is waste your time.

[@glimglum_bum6820]

@@TheTakato122 Umm what do you mean its not optional its always optional after you beat roxy. It does waster your time but that's everywhere in videogames theres always that one quest,mini game, etc that forces you to play it.Well i do respect your opinion.

[@MelonHere20]

I actually didn't even know that was a thing until now :0

[@pokechatter]

My favorite PokeKid is the last one you fight in the last gym in DPPt. The only one in that game who, rather than acting like a pokemon, declares she’s hardcore because of her outfit. Gotta give that one props.

[@Modtro64]

I would love to see A video talking about PokeStar Studios. to see if there's any inspiration, and a deeper look at the "Pokemon" in the films.

[@ironoat]

Same, there's some wild stuff there. He completely glossed over Majin. Dark/Ghost didn't have any weaknesses in those games, and that overpowered weirdo also has Wonder Gaurd

[@castform7]

I really love that Sabrina and Brycen are actors. They seem pretty calm and cold on the outside (in a literal sense with Brycen) but then you have as the extravagntly evil Brycen man. I just find it charming.

[@myheartismadeofstars]

I wonder if Sabrina was made an actress (specifically in a villain role) because Sabrina herself is kinda villanized outside of the games? I remember Sabrina being...very scary in the anime, and while I don't know it as well, I think she was a villain in the Adventures manga as well? (I know a lot of gym leaders were allied with Team Rocket)

[@ElysetheEevee]

@@myheartismadeofstars I believe in the manga, if I recall, she was part of Team Rocker. Was she not? Blaine defected, Sabrina and a couple others were part of Team Rocket, and then Leaders like Erika and the other half were against Team Rocket? I can't honestly remember.

[@myheartismadeofstars]

@@ElysetheEevee I'm pretty sure that's right. I've never really read the manga (mostly due to not being able to find it anywhere, but also THEY DID LANCE DIRTY making the Elite Four genocidal was a Choice and I cannot condone it!) but I'm pretty sure Sabrina worked with Team Rocket

[@mrsnatural2368]

The movie studios was such a funny part of those games. I loved it.

[@apt-rex7539]

The Rancher from gen 4 probably has ambipom because of multiple hands,the Golduck because of portable water/watering plants, and the giraffarig is probably just because it’s psychic and can get things from far away like tools

[@graysonbogert5288]

For Hoopster I think the Gigalith line is used because basketballs can colloquially be called "the rock".

[@pkmntrainermark8881]

Huh. I have never heard that.

[@ElysetheEevee]

@@pkmntrainermark8881 Honestly, me neither, and I played basketball on a team for some time. Interesting.

[@brandonprater4613]

🤔👍

[@ultimapower6950]

Well rogenrolla is kind of a basketball made oof stone

[@coollumgames4974]

Fun Fact: The "Strange Lady"/"Magic Lady" is Sabrina, the Kanto Psychic Gym Leader. Figured I'd mention it since you pointed out Brycen

[@shadowdahuman]

He did say it was Sabrina.

[@artist0154]

@@shadowdahuman 20:34 nope he didn't said it

[@shadowdahuman]

@@artist0154 19:44 bud

[@artist0154]

@@shadowdahuman yeah but he didn't relate Sabrina to Magic lady

[@cofagrigusfan24]

11:16 "and the few Pokémon that aren't" still shows 1 pure Fighting type at that point

[@PhoenixNorthstar]

The liepard and swanna in the Striker soccer players are a reference to the mascots of two famous British Football/Soccer clubs Swansea (Cyril the Swan) and Milwall (Zampa the Lion). The two clubs have a long rivalry and there has been violence on and off the pitch, including several unplanned fist fights between the official mascot performers in costume in the late 90's and early 2000's. most notably at one point Cyril (or the person in the costume) beat Zampa (again, assaulting the person inside the costume), ripping the costumes head off and kicking the head down the pitch to chants of " don't F*** with the Swans".

[@CGerardito]

The Pokéstar Studio part irked me a bit because it's my favorite part of BW2 and you kinda just list them without much context of what they star in. Yet at the same time, it's pretty funny to see you get baffled with their trainer class names and the prop mon they all use.

[@clovernotes4473]

I love Pokestar Studios. Those trainer classes are so good.

[@myheartismadeofstars]

I see people hating on pokestar studios so much...but I love it! It's fun to make movies! And the fact that we can CHANGE the movie (three different endings!! Plus hidden bonus dialogue depending on moves you use when using your own pokemon! Like if you use Substitute against the "Gatekeeper" there is actual COMMENTARY about the fact that the gatekeeper looks like the substitute doll!) And I never would have guessed that Sabrina was an actress in her spare time! I think that's so cool! Also the directors all have names that are puns on real life directors and that's fun

[@Benzux]

Pokestar Studios is like hands down the best postgame content in Black & White 2.

[@glimglum_bum6820]

@@Benzux And PWT

[@Benzux]

@@glimglum_bum6820 Oh yeah, can’t forget the PWT, of course. BW2 just had the best post game.

[@catriamflockentanz]

@@myheartismadeofstars The main Problem with Pokéstar Studios is that you are forced to participate once whether you want it or not. As most players never return to it, they in turn remember it as "Tedium Incarnate". If it were completely optional it probably would be remembered more fondly in general.

[@aisadal2521]

I'm glad you're covering even more of these iconic PokeClasses, Lockstin! I love seeing how PokeClasses have evolved throughout the generations 🥰

[@jml6263]

I do miss all the sporty trainer classes, they were fun and interesting in their Pokemon choices.

[@NekoNick2770]

Those battle revolution classes are gold

[@raeryuko]

Man, they should really bring back pokestar studios Like maybe as a spinoff game

[@morgiemango6242]

I love the fact that you are covering all of the trainer classes!

[@silvyr_linings]

"cool, good level, good stat pokemon. And also an ambipom" had me dead

[@mexyo539]

Of curse, how forget the teleport Pokémon and the space ship Pokémon. They're in my original team in B&W and B2&W2.

[@vladprus4019]

AS someone who didn't do Pokestar Studios much... I felt like my mind is getting melted when watching those

[@strawzulusansundertalehorr7624]

It’s funny because in sword and shield in the battle tower there’s an npc who’s a poke kid and they say “I’ve been waiting 20 whole years for this moment!”

[@dr.kluglich]

Cool well leveled and well trained Pokémon with good stats ...... And also an Ambipom.

[@M644theawesome]

It really sucks that they never did anything like the Pokestar stuido again, it was such an interesting idea with exclusive "pokemon" and trainers you only can fight there

[@AbsolXGuardian]

2:00 I am now obsessed with Tammy and require a five episode miniseries about her.

[@xaroin7991]

Pokestar studios was an absolute trip I'm upset more people didn't play through them

[@LittleParade_]

I like that the harlequin class use pokemon that would be good for juggling, so round pokemon like whirlipede and exeggcute!

[@KinkyRay]

Pretty much all mono-type teams have a name in PBR; EX. High Flying Girl/ Guy for mono-flying. But some strats also have trainer classes, like Sandstorm teams; ALA Sandstorm Man for the Full Grown man trainer with a team that has more then 1 sand setter. (yes the game does actually notice team comps like this. Its neat.)

[@SeantheSharkGuy]

For the ranchers having such varied Pokémon, it might be a reference to My Pokémon Ranch for the Wii, which had no limit to what kinds of Pokémon you can have in the ranch and connected directly with D/P/Pt

[@Wolfbane382]

Though I'm not an artist myself, I do admire and appreciate the artist class. ^_^

[@Pancakes27]

11:25 I thought, "Ooh the basketballs are colored like a voltorb." And then felt very embarassed when Lockstin went on to say that they were colored like pokeballs. Technically correct though!!!

[@LightingtheDraghog]

This just reminds me of how much I love Gen 5. The acting studio is great

[@excalibursaurusm5701]

I love how Sabrina is the Strange Lady/Magic Queen

[@RedBoi1337]

1:59 it's because she's an "iron maiden"

[@herowither12354]

Tammy is my favorite trainer. The one maid to break the mold. She should be a Steel type Gym Leader or Elite Four member if they ever make a Sinnoh sequel.

[@rayraffiki1856]

I'm a farmer and my first thought about seeing the rancher with ambipom, golduck and girafarig was that all those pokemon can open a gate. There's a pretty prevalent joke among farmers about your wife/partner being your gate opener

[@heyomaio]

4:28 This part had me dying omg lmao

[@nachoninja23]

Bro the, and a ambipom at 1:11. Idk why but I laughed so hard

[@livingcorpse5664]

I can't believe there is a battle where you fight a human instead of a Pokemon.

[@MarkBonneaux]

The soccer players using swana is probably a reference to English premier League team Swansea City AFC

It was very interesting to learn about PokeStar Studios because I never actually did any of those movies when I played the game as a kid. If I still have Pokémon on my Black 2 cartridge, I should do those.

[@fearjunkie]

Man, Pokestar Studios is a TRIP.

[@justinromero8859]

"Hey you! You're a trainer! Battle me!" "But I'm just an Ordinary Guy." 8:18

[@Galavantworks]

I completely forgot that Sabrina had a cameo in B2/W2 as an actress class. As well as Brycen having a KAMEN Rider inspired class. Gen V definitely hit different.

[@icantnotthink3282]

I like B&W trainer's the most. They had so much personality and the little animations had soooo much feeling to them

[@rhuniizada]

LMAO The Drifloon in 14:22 had me cracked off ngl

[@MrKlausbaudelaire]

14:20 I was NOT expecting that Drifloon, I'm just out of breath right now xD

[@ThisguySL]

3:23 "It's me, I'm Lockstin" It sure does seem that way!

[@megameme29]

Going through the pokestar studio trainers really makes me want to see a video about the origins behind the strange made up(?) pokemon in pokestar studio.

[@mattwo7]

20:54 Bug and Fighting and justice? That's a Kamen Rider reference. Probably Kuuga specifically because Yusuke Godai worked closely with the police and Kamen Rider Drive wasn't a thing yet.

[@tatsusama3192]

11:32 I think this is a reference to the ball being called a rock in street hoops. "Pass the rock"

[@TheDutchSkully]

4:50 Can't blame them. Heck, i would wear the Eevee Onesie all through S&S if it was available. Also on my cosplay to make list.

[@qualitycontent9378]

the last maid is probably an "iron maiden" pun

[@Joz1996]

oh that's really good juste before going to bed

[@simonhoran9775]

To this day I'm pissed that Charles is called "Motorcyclist Charles" and not "Heartbreaker Charles" in battle. Justice for my man Heartbreaker Charles!

[@ElhPudding]

Preschoolers are certain my favorite classes! Also totally random but in the Ferris Wheel fight in BW2 you do fight a Preschool teacher that's a guy but that got changed in the english localization and is sad, but again have the whole thing about the Beauty in the Battle Mason in XY which was like one gen later.

[@75Bassplayer75]

I continue to love your content, keep it up! “…and also an ambipom” was written and delivered perfectly 😂

[@puffnstuff7905]

14:23 That quick snatch killed me LOL

[@sethcaellei5247]

I would always love how funny and on spot his promotions are 🤣

[@catattack7639]

I always loved the sprite designs, they're so creative and cool!

[@incineroar9933]

Ducks are common barnyard animals. Folks eat duck and duck eggs, they're better at eating pests without mangling crops than chickens.

[@LycanMOON]

“An adorable plush that uses the gate” Man Pokémon really gets weird,even for a fan like me It’s weird

[@keksidy]

Can't believe you didn't bring up the Elder Li pun when talking about the class

[@MaxWelton]

When we get to sightseers you’d better mention Marcus from the Seafolk Pokémon Center, the only regular NPC to ever use a Shiny in battle.

[@gwynhwyfar1321]

The little kid getting abducted by the Dfriftloon at 14:22 caught me off guard and was genuinely upsetting... Well done.

[@diamondjub2318]

between every instance of being reminded that Pokestar studios exists, I forget everything about it

[@EderFxs]

I love this series. Gen 5 designs are some of my favorites.

[@confusedcephalopod3496]

Tammy might be an Iron Maiden reference with a team like that

[@fantasykaijugeeks5452]

I really enjoyed this video, as it covered a topic that had confused me for years why were all the nps. We’re using seemingly a trend or similar Pokémon to their themes!

[@jewelthekitty4435]

11:16 “Their Pokémon of choice are mostly fighting types, but the few Pokémon that aren’t…” *proceeds to show another fighting type*

[@HORRIOR1]

Speaking of PokeStudios, you really should do videos explaining the stories of those movie series. They are actually very interesting.

[@anarchygale1161]

The Hoopster’s Leavanny could be used to weave new basketball nets if they rip maybe?

[@Baltaczar]

I never bothered with pokestar studios, and I was left astounded with everything

[@jaxjaxattaxx]

The off-mic outbursts keeps me cracking up 😂😂😂

[@Thomas_Morse]

Thanks for the pokéstar studios reference, the inverse timeline of humans and Pokémon swapping really surprised and amazed me… imagine how crazy it’d be if that somehow becomes cannon, I’m all in for it!!!

[@Thomas_Morse]

Also, poor Ingo and emmet… their titles are “battle subway bosses”.

[@demascus3vods]

Hoopsters using the gigalith line actually makes sense because I think the basketball is sometimes call a rock

[@themagician9573]

rancher is 100% ambipom-digging girafarig for planting and pulling equipment and golduck for watering crops

[@bellringer53]

I love the Veteran Trainers in bw/b2w2! 100% my style and I hope to looked even half as cool when I'm 30+

[@dragonmaster1500]

14:23 I know what Drifloon's pokedex entry is but you just had to use that reference huh? 15:34 "I am a heartbreaker. My name, Charles." - Motorcyclist Charles 17:40 Man, I miss pokestar studios. That was such a fun little side thing back when BW2 came out.

[@grinbrothers]

Quite a pleasant surprise to see you cover not just Battle Revolution but Conquest and Poké Star Studios (easily one of the best side activities in a Pokémon game) as well. Tiny details such as Railroad staff using Dusk Balls and the evolution of the Poké fan's kid were things I never noticed before but am glad were pointed out. Also, I've been reminded of how awesome the Veteran Trainers designs were. Also, love the Gen 8 Backpacker design.

[@zachschmitt3654]

I didn’t know you could do this much with the Pokémon movie stuff!!!! I barely did the movie stuff. I do remember mecha tyranitar though

[@Torterra454]

Love the battle revolution section!

[@SFfan112]

The Maiden with the steel Types could be a very bad reference to the Iron Maiden, The torture instrument not the Band, which makes Prople sometimes people go the... Celestial Tower.

[@danieldishon688]

When you mentioned the workers class, you forgot to mention they have fire types like Rapidash too. Fire pokemon for putting in rivets on steel beems

[@coreydavis4106]

pikachu fan NOT ONE OF THEM HAS A PIKACHU freaking lmao

[@Tsukigami44]

Lockstin, you are my absolute favourite youtuber LOL Keep up the great work xD

[@Artista_Frustrado]

so that thing artist do with the thumb & the brush? that's for measuring proportions, essentially you use the brush as a frame & move the thumb to match a size (for example the head) & then you measure how many sizes is the the rest (example, a torso is about 2 heads tall, the legs are 3, etc)

[@Blaze4ification]

I love Charles the Heartbreaker, my favorite generic NPC next to Joey.