Every Pokémon Protagonist’s Official Name
The Pokémon protagonist names in the mainline video games have canon versions that are used in spin-off media, even though players generally change their names at the start of the game. The official Pokémon trainer names only refer to the video game incarnations of the character, and different versions of the characters can have their own names, such as how Ethan from Pokémon Gold & Silver is called Gold in the Pokémon Adventures manga series.
The Pokémon video games give the player the chance to name their main character, along with the rival in some of the games. This dates back to Pokémon Red & Blue, where the default names were Satoshi and Shigeru, referencing Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri and Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto. As time went on and characters from the mainline games were given roles in different titles, they received canon names. This dates to the final confrontation of Pokémon Gold & Silver, where the protagonist of the original generation returned and needed an official name that could be displayed on the screen.
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The official names of the Pokémon game protagonists have been confirmed in a number of different ways. Many of them have appeared in Pokémon Masters EXas recruitable trainers, which has canonized their names. There are some games where the protagonist that isn't selected becomes a character in the story, as is the case with Ethan and Lyra in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. The official Pokémon protagonist names are often the default choice offered to the player when they start a new game.
All of the official names of the Pokémon protagonists are:
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