- Rival - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia
This character archetype has appeared in every core series game since its debut in Generation I Typically, rivals will be met by the player early in the game, usually around the time the player receives their first partner Pokémon
- List of Pokémon rivals - Wikipedia
These rivals, who can range from antagonistic to friendly, serve as significant challenges for the player, sometimes culminating in a final confrontation The concept of rivals in the Pokémon series has garnered both praise and criticism for its different implementations throughout the franchise
- Rival | Pokémon Wiki | Fandom
In every generation barring the ninth, at least one of the player's rivals can be fought at either the local Pokémon League or Victory Road, or sometimes both
- Pokémon History: Rivalries Over the Generations
Throughout the generations, there have been several Pokémon introduced as rivals or as counterparts that work against each other
- Pokemon: Every Rival, Ranked - TheGamer
Over the years Pokemon has introduced some amazing rivals for the player to compete with, but which one stands above the rest?
- Pokémon: Every Generation, Ranked By Their Main Rival - CBR
With each new generation, the Pokémon games have tried their best to switch up the rival formula Which rival is the best?
- Best Rival Battles in Pokémon Games: Every Generation Ranked
Best rival battles in Pokémon games across generations, from classic showdowns like Blue to modern rivals like Nemona, Gladion, and Bede
- The Best Rival Fights In Every Pokemon Generation: A Definitive Ranking . . .
After spending way too much time analyzing battle data, team compositions, and reliving childhood trauma, I’ve ranked the most challenging rival encounters from each generation
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