The 7 best Pokémon gym leaders of all time

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With over fifty Pokémon gym leaders throughout the games and shows, the Pokémon franchise is littered with powerful trainers who challenge and charm its players. Whether you love them for their personality or their skills, the list has been narrowed down to the top trainers in the Pokémon world. In alphabetical order, let’s go through the seven best gym leaders of all time.

The iconic rival of Red himself, Blue is the versatile gym leader of Veridian City that causes anyone who faces him tons of trouble. Not only is his team fully-evolved, but it’s full of powerhouse Pokémon like Arcanine, Gyarados, Exeggutor, and Alakazam. Whether you’re fighting him to test your team or for nostalgia, Blue is a welcome and wonderful opponent.

This is the original Pewter City leader, the first serious opponent you ever face, Brock. The Pokémon world would be wildly different without him. As a friend, he helps Ash and Pokémon fans enjoy the world with fun and full bellies. Meanwhile, as an enemy, he hits you hard with his Rock-Type Pokémon like Onyx and makes any Bug or Grass-Type Pokémon suffer.

As one of the starring rivals in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Marnie is the sister of the current Spikemuth gym leader. She’s stoic and seems a bit villainous at first, but she’s really just an awkward girl trying to rebuild her city. With strong and loveable Dark-Type Pokémon, she brings the power and charm to become an unforgettable gym leader.

Norman is a very unique gym leader, considering he’s the player’s dad in Pokémon Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald. While he leads Petalburg Gym, he leaves you and your mother behind in a small town. Your confrontation is emotionally unforgettable, but he’s no slouch in a fight,