List of Pokémon rivals
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The Pokémon franchise is a series of turn-based JRPG games, with the very first game released in 1996. Throughout the series, the player attempts to become the Champion- the strongest trainer in a given region- and often comes into conflict with various rival characters as a result. These rivals range from antagonistic to friendly in nature, and often serve as a challenge for the player to overcome, with some serving as the final confrontation in a given game. The concept of rivals has received both praise and criticism for its various uses throughout the franchise.