Rival

Rival (originally ???), an NPC, is the archenemy of the player. Rival's goal is to become the greatest Pokémon trainer in the world. Rival is first seen looking into Elm's Lab, where he is plotting to steal a Pokémon. Upon being noticed by the player, Rival kicks him/her away. Later, on the way back from Mr. Pokémon's House, the player runs into, and battles him. After returning to Elm's Lab, the player can re-name Rival to any name they please. After getting to the top of Sprout Tower, the player learns that Rival has easily defeated Elder Li, and claims that he only cares for strong Pokémon.

Rival always steals the Pokémon who's type is strong against the player's.

Battles

First Battle (Cherrygrove City):
If the player chose Chikorita:

Name	Image	Pokémon	Reward
Trainer ???		Cyndaquil ♂ Lv.5	300

If the player chose Cyndaquil:

Name	Image	Pokémon	Reward
Trainer ???		Totodile ♂ Lv.5	300

If the player chose Totodile:

Name	Image	Pokémon	Reward
Trainer ???		Chikorita ♂ Lv.5	300

Second Battle (Azalea Town):
If the player chose Chikorita:

Name	Image	Pokémon	Reward
Rival		Gastly ♂ Lv.12 Zubat ♂ Lv.12 Quilava ♂ Lv.16	960

If the player chose Cyndaquil:

Name	Image	Pokémon	Reward
Rival		Gastly ♂ Lv.12 Zubat ♂ Lv.12 Croconaw ♂ Lv.16	960

If the player chose Totodile:

Name	Image	Pokémon	Reward
Rival		Gastly ♂ Lv.12 Zubat ♂ Lv.12 Bayleef ♂ Lv.16	960

Gallery

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  Talking to Rival on Test.

Version history

Version	Changes
0.05a	Implemented in New Bark Town.
0.18	Rival battle Name Rival
0.19	Changed his Pokémon to match their correct region. Seen battling Elder Li.
0.21	Second battle implemented.