Scientist is a trainer class introduced in Generation I. It features a trainer with a lab coat and glasses on. They are often aligned with evil teams if discovered in their hideout. They usually use Pokémon with no gender and inorganic Pokémon. Scientists also are used as researchers, etc.
In Pokémon and White, they use Battle Items at the beginnings of their battles. They have a very similar appearance to Collectors and Super Nerds. They are not found in Hoenn and female Scientists were introduced in Generation V.
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Trivia[]
- Scientists usually cooperate with evil teams.
- In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, scientists use a different sprite from what they use in the Battle Frontier.
- The Scientists in the Battle Frontier in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver use the same sprite as they do in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.
- The Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite is the only sprite showing Scientists holding a vial besides the one in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
- Female Scientists bear a similar appearance to Fennel.