Black Belt (Trainer class)

A Black Belt (Japanese: からておう Karate King or カラテおう Karate King; in Generation I, also known as からて Karate), spelled Blackbelt in Generations I and II, is a that debuted in the Generation I games. They are generally depicted as generic martial artists, in headband and gi striking a fighting pose.
Black Belts are the male counterparts of the and classes. When paired with Crush Girls, s, male s, female s, or other Black Belts in Double Battles, they are called , , , , or , respectively.
In all games, they generally specialize in Pokémon. In the Battle Subway, they specialize in -, -, and Pokémon. In the Battle Maison, they specialize in Fighting-, Fire-, and Pokémon. In the in Galar, Black Belts specialize in a mix of - and Pokémon, along with species that have a high base .
In Pokémon Stadium, they are known as Judoboys and specialize in using to land critical hits.
In Generation VII, they sport a much older appearance and keep their Pokémon in Ultra Balls.
In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Black Belts will award three s along with prize money upon being defeated, except for Gym Trainers and Master Trainers.
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
 	
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===Sprites and models===
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==Trainer list==
===Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow===
Blackbelts have two X Attacks for each Pokémon to use during the battle, using them randomly at 12.5% chance.
===Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal===
===Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire===
:See also: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire/Black Belt
===Pokémon Emerald===
:See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation III/Black Belt
====Special Trainers====
*Black Belt Tyrese may randomly be recruited as an Apprentice at the . Here, players may customize his team and can eventually either team up with or battle against him.
===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
:See also: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl/Black Belt
===Pokémon Platinum===
:See also: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation IV/Black Belt
===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
:See also: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)/Black Belt
===Pokémon Black and White===
:See also: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Black Belt
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
:See also: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Black Belt
===Pokémon X and Y===
:See also: List of Battle Maison Trainers/Black Belt
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
:See also: List of Battle Maison Trainers/Black Belt
===Pokémon Sun and Moon===
:See also:
:: List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Black Belt
:: List of Battle Tree Trainers/Black Belt
===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
:See also:
:: List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Black Belt
:: List of Battle Tree Trainers/Black Belt
===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
:See also: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Sword and Shield/Black Belt
===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
:See also: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl/Black Belt
===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
===Pokémon Stadium===
===Pokémon Stadium 2===
==In animation==
Kiyo, a Black Belt, appeared in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble!, where he was preparing his Pokémon near Mt. Mortar for the upcoming P1 Grand Prix. He later a troublesome .
In Pasta La Vista, Master Hamm, an old Black Belt and the leader of the Saffron City Fighting Dojo, struggled to convince his son Kyle to take over the dojo, despite him insisting that he wanted to sell noodles instead. In the end, one of Master Hamm's students, Terri, took over the dojo instead, while Master Hamm and Kyle both set out to sell noodles.
In Glory Blaze!, a Black Belt participated in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. He teamed up with a and his , using a himself. They battled and Paul, who were using and , respectively. As Chimchar was scared of Zangoose, it was unwilling to battle, but Paul was only thinking about the possibility of getting Chimchar's Ability activated. When Chimchar defended Turtwig from Zangoose's attack, Paul turned his back to it. Ash then started commanding Chimchar, and with the help of his Turtwig, Zangoose was defeated.
Connally is a Black Belt who trains in Veilstone Gym and serves as the referee for Maylene's Gym s with challengers. He appeared from Lost Leader Strategy! to A Triple Fighting Chance!, where he refereed Maylene's battles with and Ash. Several other Black Belts were also seen accompanying Connally at the Veilstone Gym.
In Solitary and Menacing!, four Black Belts were featured at the Saffron City Fighting Dojo. Ash battled one of them with his .
===Pokémon===
====DP051 Black Belt====
====JN034 Black Belt====
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Journeys===
Black Belts appeared in Solitary and Menacing!.
===Pokémon Adventures===
====History====
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In Sneaky Like Shedinja and Sneaky Like Shedinja II, a virtual Black Belt judges the "Mind", "Skill", and "Body" score of the multiple rounds between and Greta at the Battle Arena challenge.
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In Out-Odding Oddish, a Black Belt was seen entering the Pokéathlon Dome.
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In Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu II, Black Belt Jeffery (Japanese: シロウ Shirō) appears as the last challenger before challenged Maylene. He sent out his Machoke for the battle against Chatler. Chatler was able to defeat Machoke, advancing them to Maylene. Jeffery was later seen chasing down Maylene's father with Darren (Japanese: ジロウ Jirō), Rafael (Japanese: サブロウ Saburō), and Colby (Japanese: イチロウ Ichirō).
The 4 Black Belts were seen again in Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank II.
In Luring in a Lickilicky, a Black Belt appears during the Pokétch presentation taking place in Jubilife City.
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A Black Belt appeared as a background character in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, where he was part of a group of people who entered the after Palmer had his assistants open the gates.
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In Dream a Little Dream, a Black Belt is briefly seen amongst the Trainers about to enter .
====Pokémon====
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
A Black Belt appeared in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Black Belt in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
==Trivia==
* In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Black Belt Clayton is seen wearing a Z-Ring, despite not having a Z-Crystal to use it with.
* In Pokémon GO, "Black Belt" is the name of an achievement awarded for catching at least 10 Pokémon.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
Category:Fighting-type Trainers
Category:Pokémon Adventures characters
Category:Animation characters
Category:Trainers with Z-Rings
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