Skier (Trainer class)

A Skier (Japanese: スキーヤー Skier) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation II games. They look like young women (and, in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, young men) dressed in winter clothing and on skis.

Skier スキーヤー Skier
Skier sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Other names
Introduced in	Generation II
Appears in	Gold, Silver, and Crystal Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Stadium 2
Gender	Both*
Counterpart	Boarder*
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At first, they appeared to be the female counterparts of Boarders. However, in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, they appeared in both genders as Skiers. The male Skier also looks nearly identical to a Boarder in outfit design.

In Generation II, these Trainers are only seen in the Mahogany Gym; in HeartGold and SoulSilver, an additional Skier can be found in the Seafoam Islands. In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, they are found on Routes 216 and 217.

They mainly specialize in Ice-type Pokémon, although in Diamond and Pearl, they also use Pokémon of other types.