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Backpackers use many different types of Pokémon. They will always have just one Pokémon in their party unless they are involved in a [[Triple Battle]], [[Rotation Battle]], or the [[Battle Subway]]. Some will give out [[Max Repel|Max Repels]] when defeated.
Backpackers use many different types of Pokémon. They will always have just one Pokémon in their party unless they are involved in a [[Triple Battle]], [[Rotation Battle]], or the [[Battle Subway]]. Some will give out [[Max Repel|Max Repels]] when defeated.
A large number of Backpackers can be found in [[Nacrene City]].


==Appearance==
==Appearance==

Revision as of 20:17, 3 June 2012

Backpacker
ファンクラブ Backpacker
Spr BW Backpacker M.pngSpr BW Backpacker F.png
Male and female Backpacker sprites from Black and White
Other names
Introduced in Generation V
Appears in Black and White
Gender Both
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members Professor Juniper (formerly), Cedric Juniper (formerly)
Animated debut
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut {{{manga}}}

A Backpacker (Japanese: バックパッカー Backpacker) is a type of Trainer class introduced in Generation V. They are young men and women who carry large backpacks with them.

Backpackers use many different types of Pokémon. They will always have just one Pokémon in their party unless they are involved in a Triple Battle, Rotation Battle, or the Battle Subway. Some will give out Max Repels when defeated.

A large number of Backpackers can be found in Nacrene City.

Appearance

Spr BW Backpacker M.pngSpr BW Backpacker F.png Backpacker m OD.pngBackpacker f OD.png
Images from
Black and White 		Overworld sprites from
Black and White

Trainer List

Pokémon Black/White


Trivia

  • Even though Backpackers typically only use one Pokémon, their sprites show them with a few Poké Balls attached to their backpacks, apparently for quick access to them.
  • According to an NPC, Professor Juniper and her father were once backpackers.

In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Randonneur (♂)
Randonneuse (♀)
Germany Flag.png German Backpacker
Italy Flag.png Italian Giramondo
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mochilero (♂)
Mochilera (♀)


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Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Unova Ace Trainer • Artist • Backers • Backpacker • Baker • Battle Girl • Biker • Black Belt • Champion • Clerk
Cyclist • Dancer • Depot Agent • Doctor • Elite Four • Fisherman • GAME FREAK • Gentleman • Gym Leader*
Harlequin • Hiker • Hooligans • Hoopster • Infielder • Janitor • Lady • Lass • Linebacker • Maid • Motorcyclist • Musician
Nurse • Nursery Aide • Parasol Lady • Pilot • Pokéfan • PKMN Breeder • PKMN Ranger • Pokémon Trainer* • Policeman
Preschooler • Psychic • Rich Boy • Roughneck • School Kid • Scientist • Smasher • Socialite • Striker • Subway Boss
Swimmer • Team Plasma • Team Plasma Grunt • The RichesBW • Twins • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker • Youngster
BeautyB2W2 • Boss TrainerB2W2 • GuitaristB2W2
Pokéstar Studios only:B2W2
A-list Actor • Actor • Actress • Big Star • Celebrity • Chic Actress • Child Star • Comedian
Fine Actor • Movie Star • New Actress • Star Actor • Suit Actor • Unique Star • Veteran Star
Pokémon World Tournament only:B2W2
Junior Representative • Master Representative • Senior Representative
World Champion • World Finalist • World Runner-up
Blueberry Academy only:SV
BB League Champion • BB League Elite Four • Blueberry Academy Director
Director • Instructor • League Club • Student • Top Champion
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