Pokemon Tabletop Evolution Core Classes

					POKEMON BASED CLASSES - These Classes are all known as Pokemon Support. Features granted in these classes are designed to power up your Pokemon, rather than you or they’re centered around interacting with Pokemon. The Base Classes in this category are Commander, Training Specialist, Ranger and Type Specialist.



		COMMANDER - Commanders are Trainers that are your professional “Trainers”. They know how to command not only pokemon, but their allies. They’re masters on the battlefield and know how to be in sync with their allies in order to secure victory at the end of the day.

CHEERLEADER - For some Trainers, the path to victory isn’t paved with strategy or harsh training, no. For some, all that they need is the power of encouragement and friendship in order to win! Trainers that are cheerleaders perform orders in a way to inspire their allies

HUNTER - Some Commanders have a deep partnership over their Pokemon and have trained them to become in sync with them. As a result, the
Hunter can pursue targets alongside their Pokemon without even needing to issue commands and their Pokemon will know how to act.

STRATEGIST - Trainers who are strategists go beyond the level of commanders, preferring field wide tactics and excelling and commanding multiple allies at the same time. Not only that, they can adapt to enemy tactics with Protocols or Tactics of their own to counter any strategy they have.



		TRAINING SPECIALIST - How can one be a Pokemon Trainer without specializing in training? Training Specialist is the quintessential and default Class for Trainers who want their Pokemon to be better. This is achieved by improved stats and signature techniques that can be applied to them

DUELIST - Trainers that are a Duelist are experts in your standard, typical Pokemon battles. They excel in singling down enemies and taking them down, then moving onto the next Enemy until none stand in their way. As time progresses in a battle, Momentum makes them even stronger.

MASTERMIND - Mastermind Trainers are always one step ahead of their enemies. As such, their Pokemon are trained specifically to exploit their enemies’ weaknesses, directed by the mastermind themselves. These Trainers specialize in status moves compared to direct damaging attacks.

STAT ACE - While some Trainers specialize by a favored type of Pokemon, some Trainers just like Pokemon that excel in a certain stat. This could be bulky defenisve walls like Golem and Bastiodon or it could be swift Pokemon like Yanmega and Weavile.

TASKMASTER - Trainers dont’ always treat their Pokemon as friends. Taskmasters are trainers that tend to be more brutal when training their Pokemon. Whether its treating them as tools rather than companions or treating them with tough love, Taskmasters tend to be outliers as Trainers.



			RANGER - Some Trainers have a special connection with Pokemon, either being able to control them or command them, usually resulting in the path of a Ranger. Rangers have great authority in Pokemon settings and use Ranger Stylers as their tool to command Pokemon around them!

OFFICER - Rangers that are more authoritative tend to follow the path of an Officer, the law enforcement in most settings. These Characters handle combat against villains and aggressive Pokemon and are able to command their Companions to assist in battle!

OPERATOR - Officers and other Rangers need to get their gadgets and equipment from somewhere, and that calls for Operators! Operators excel in utilization of the Ranger Styler and can adjust it in various ways to always have an advantage in their combat missions

RIDER - Sometimes Rangers specialize in riding Pokemon or act alongside their partners. Riders specialize in acting in unison with their Pokemon, defending one another, retaliating for one another and battling as a synchronized unit, even during dire situations.

SIGNER - Some Rangers are able to form deep connections with Legendaries and Pokemon of grand power. These Trainers may draw on their
connections and form sigils which draw upon the power of these Guardians and can assist them or act on behalf of the Guardian



			TYPE SPECIALIST - Between Gym Leaders and Trainers who just prefer certain types, Type Specialist is the class meant for those who love a specific type. While some specialists may run only one type on their team, these classes allow you to use other Pokemon whie boosting their ability to use that type.

BUG SPECIALIST - Bug Specialists excel in training Pokemon that are insectoids in nature. Compared to normal Trainers, Bug Specialists specialize in unlocking the adaptive nature of Bug Types, being able to command temporarily evolutionary forms depending on what they need in combat.

DARK SPECIALIST - Dark Specialists excel in training Pokemon that tend to be either aggressive or sly in nature, as Dark Types tend to be. Whether it’s a mischevious Pokemon like Morgrem or an aggressive Pokemon like Pangoro, these specialists excel in dark type and social attacks.

DRAGON SPECIALIST - Dragon Specialists excel in training Pokemon that are regal and ferocious in nature, often being just as formidable as their Pokemon. Dragon Specialists can bring out the primal power of their Dragons to be as ferocious as their type should be, effectiveness be damned.

ELECTRIC SPECIALIST - Electric Specialists excel in training Pokemon that obviously use electricity and lightning in some capacity. Unlike normal Trainers, Electric Specialists have the ability to measure the electrical voltage of their Pokemon and utilize it to their advantage in combat.

FAIRY SPECIALIST - Fairy Specialists excel in training Pokemon that have a mystical or even a chaotic aura. Through this Class, these Trainers can harness the power of Fairy Lights, created by their Pokemon in order to redirect their energy to help their allies or lead to magical ruin!

FIGHTING SPECIALIST - Fighting Specialists excel in training Pokemon that prioritize brawn over brains, often prefering to punch their way to a solution. This Class’s strategy is to allow your Pokemon to single out an enemy and gain bonuses as they fight in close range to them in a one v one duel

FIRE SPECIALIST - Fire Specialists excel in training Pokemon that burn with a fiery spirit as hot as their flames. Their specialty lies in empowering the fire of their Pokemon, leaving residual embers on the field and leaving burns that are stronger than normal. It’s time to turn up the heat!

FLYING SPECIALIST - Flying Specialists excel in training Pokemon that are as free as the wind itself. These Trainers specialize in swift Pokemon that can use the sky to their advantage, can manipulate the battlefield with their gales, and can act swiftly with speed only an avian can perform

GHOST SPECIALIST - Ghost Specialists excel in training Pokemon that live on the edge of life and death and have a spectral nature. Being attuned to Ghost Types allows these Trainers to hex their enemies with curses and debuffs utilizing Curse Tokens which are gained from ghastly events in combat.

GRASS SPECIALIST - Grass Specialists excel in training Pokemon that abide in nature. These Trainers often specialize in the wide array of status attacks a Grass Pokemon can learn and the growth potential of grass Pokemon. This allows them to make their Grass Types stronger and be versatile.

GROUND SPECIALIST - Ground Specialists excel in training Pokemon that are masters of the ground beneath us, being able to manipulate the very soil that we walk on. These Trainers specialize in manipulating the field, creating spikes, creating large attacks and even tripping others as you control the land.

ICE SPECIALIST - Ice Specialists excel in training Pokemon whose cold tactics weaken those around them. The job of an ice specialist is to make their Ice Pokemon sturdier and to empower their Pokemon’s Ice Attacks to cause worse effects on their enemies, including a deep chill.

NORMAL SPECIALIST - Normal Specialists excel in training Pokemon that are, well, normal. Average. Run of the mill. There’s nothing special about normal ace except its ability to make normal Pokemon less normal and excel in raw strength or prowess. Or they could bring others down to their level.

POISON SPECIALIST - Poison Specialists excel in training Pokemon that weaken and subdue their enemies with their venom. These Trainers specialize in having more effective poison that has a stronger potency on their enemies and can even weaken their physical health and combat stats.

PSYCHIC SPECIALIST - Psychic Specialists excel in training Pokemon that are trained in the mystic arts and sometimes have intelligence equal to our own. Unlike other specialists, the Trainers psionically link with their Pokemon, allowing them access to the psychic capabilities their partners possess.

ROCK SPECIALIST - Rock Specialists excel in training Pokemon that are born of the earth, soil and mountains. They specialize in flooding the field with rocky hazards that they can then use to either bolster their attacks, defend themselves or just have them impair the movement of their enemies.

STEEL SPECIALIST - Steel Specialists excel in training Pokemon that are the peak of technological marvels. These Pokemon tend to have great defensive capabilities and even if they are more offensive like Bisharp, being a specialist of this type enhances their abilities to sustain themselves.

WATER SPECIALIST - Water Specialists excel in training Pokemon that live in bodies of water all around the world. Their training allows their water Pokemon to increase the strength of their water, allowing for bigger waves and possibly even persistent water typhoons that circle their enemies.







					PROFESSION BASED CLASSES - These Classes are a mixed bag of Features that benefit your Pokemon and benefit yourself, however it leans more towards Combat Classes. However, these are mainly separated by them all needing Education Skills to qualify for them. The Base Classes in this category are General Researcher, Medicine Researcher, Nature Researcher, Occult Researcher and Tech Researcher. (And Performer for some reason)



			GENERAL RESEARCHER - Some Trainers don’t really have a research specialty and prefer to study a general topic or study a wide array of topics. General Researchers excel at being a jack of all trades and being able to be decent and good at multiple topics or subjects.

CHRONICLER - Characters with talented insight, good memory and the ability to take notes will likely be most comfortable as a Chronicler. These Characters absorb the world around them and analyze observations in order to gain an edge over the competition and any challenge they face.

MINSTREL - Trainers who follow the path of a Minstrel come in many vocations and profession, though most adore the spirit of music. Whether as a musician or a vocalist, Minstrels regal those around them with inspiring tales from journeys past or songs from the soul.


			MEDICINE RESEARCHER - If not for medicine researchers, perhaps Pokemon fighting would be much more limited. However, thanks to modern medicine, potions may be crafted which have near instantaneous medical effects, allowing Medicine Researchers to be very benefitial to any adventuring party.

ALCHEMIST - Some Medical Researchers pursue the study of natural elements and chemicals in the pursuit of creating potions. Depending on the ingredients, the effects can vary wildly, however the pursuit of Alchemy is one that leads to wide flexibility and is near limitless.

APOTHECARY - Some Trainers who research medicine go the more natural and herbal route compared to chemically processed. Apothecaries can either process poultices out of potions or find them naturally in the wild and use their wide array of curative properties to help their allies.


			NATURE RESEARCHER - Trainers that follow the path of a nature researcher specialize in, well, being in nature. Their primary benefit is choosing a type of terrain to excel in, such as living in a Tundra for most of your live. When you do, you gain benefits from having lived there long specific to the terrain.

NOMAD - Nomads are Trainers that are wanderers by nature. They’ve probably already journeyed across the region from town to town and their survival skills display this prowess. Nomads specialize in using their inventory to the fullest and always have an item on hand to use.

HERBALIST - Herbalists are Trainers who share a deep connection with nature, likely having a deep knowledge of flora in their region. Herbalists tend to use this knowledge offensively, being able to utilize seeds and powder to cause ailments in their enemies while others wield steel.


			OCCULT RESEARCHER - Having supernatural abilities doesn’t always come naturally. Some need to actually study the occult in order to gain an understanding of it and possibly gain powers. Those who do study it however gain a deeper understanding of the topic and end up being even stronger.

HEX MANIAC - Researchers of the more darker side of the occult, Hex Maniacs are scholars that are adept in hexes and curses. Often seen as witches and warlocks, these Trainers specialize in inflicting ailments on enemies and inflicting numerous curses that have a wide array of effects.

SAGE - Compared to Hex Maniacs, Sages are on the other side of the spectrum when it comes to studying the occult. These Trainers specialize in restorative and protective powers such as warding and barriers that can prevent their allies from becoming harmed during fights.



			TECH RESEARCHER - The powers that can be created from technology are practically limitless, and Trainers who pursue this line of research know this first hand. Tech Researchers specialize in creating inventions and gadgets that can help solve whatever problem they have at hand.

ARTIFICER - Artificers are Trainers who are fascinated by the phenomena of ‘Type Shards’ which are located underground. These shards harness the power of Elemental Types and can be harnessed by those with enough knowledge to be a great asset in battle and a tool of great versatility.

JAILBREAKER - Pokeballs are the central piece of tech that is important to all Pokemon trainers regardless of their reason. Jailbreakers are the creators of these balls and not only them, they can modify them as weapons or augments to their own pokemon inside them.


			PERFORMER - Performers excel with being the center of the stage, having drama and flair be their signature style. Regardless of your profession, Performers are great at controlling the field and dominating the audience with their battle or performance prowess.

COORDINATOR - Performers that get into the contest scene follow the path of a Pokemon Coordinator! These Trainers specialize not in a specific type of Pokemon but more of an aesthetic that is central to their team. Whether its a group of cute pokemon or tough guys, its their style.

DAREDEVIL - Trainers who like to live on the edge follow the path of a daredevil. Performers that thrive off adrenaline and seek risks can’t see any other lifestyle than one on the edge. Daredevils excel at putting themselves in danger for big rewards or big losses

IMPOSTER - Performers that are masters of disguise and conmen tend to follow the path of an Imposter. Masters of the Masquerade, Imposter specialize in wearing disguises, having multiple identities and even copying attacks used by their enemies and allies supernaturally.





					COMBAT BASED CLASSES - These Classes are all known as Trainer Support or Direct Combat Classes. Conversely to Pokemon Classes, these Classes power up you instead of your Pokemon. These Classes tend to provide you with Attacks and ways to contribute to battle. You’ll find that these Classes tend to align more with traditional RPG Roles! The Base Classes in this category are Fighter, Defender, Marksman, Strider, Rogue and Provocateur.



			DEFENDER - The classic tank characters should look towards being a Defender when picking a class, as it provides many generic defensive tools that Trainers could benefit from such as better intercepting, better defending and being better at making enemies attack you over allies

BULWARK - Defenders that are a master at field control end up as a Bulwark. Bulwark trainers specialize in crowd control, being able to provoke and trap enemies and manipulate the field by creating obstructions that can be used to block attacks or mitigate damage.

JUGGERNAUT - Defensive Trainers that refuse to faint are often known as Juggernauts, sometimes lovingly referred to as Behemoths. Juggernauts excel in having a massive durable body that can withstand a lot of damage and recover from anything thrown at them.

Sentinel - Defenders that don’t seek to just be tanky for themselves, end up following the path of a Sentinel. These Trainers are much more self sacrficing and built to protect others and deal back revenge when their allies are harmed, often using defense as their strength.


			FIGHTER - Fighters are trainers that have basic martial combat knowledge in close range quarters. Whether with weapons or with fists, fighters excel at fighting others and even standing up to other Pokemon with only their strength to use against them.

BERSERKER - Fueled by fury and rage, Berserkers are fighters that are full blown fighters. These Trainers can specialize in their rage to ramp up in power, fight past their limits or deal insane damage. In addition they can build up fury and pain in order to recover or deal even more damage.

GLADIATOR - Trainers that follow the path of the Gladiator live for the glory of battle. They’re not simply street brawlers but they’re more entertainers and win a fight in style. Through the Glory mechanic, Gladiators can ramp up their power in a Scene based on their performance.

MONK - While other Fighter classes are usually solely offensive, Monk Trainers focus on durability and versatility. When they desire, they can empower themselves to have brutal strikes or stunning strikes, but they can also have a mastery of body and mind, having sustainability.




			MYSTIC - Compared to Occult Researchers, some Trainers have innate mystical abilities. While Fighters are pros at all things physical, Mystics are on the opposite side, mastering everything special and magical. The specialty of Mystics lay in their Mystic Techniques, altering their attacks

AURA GUARDIAN - The nature of Aura is the very spirit or life force of a creature, exhibited by both Pokemon and Humans. Aura Guardians can harness this energy and see it. Using this energy they can bolster the power of their allies or give restorative energy to those who are injured.

EMPATH - Some Trainers gain the supernatural ability to feel the emotions of others around them, including a special connection to Pokemon. Much like Yellow in the manga series, Empaths have the power to connect to others on a deep level, which allows for a total synchronized pair.

ESPER - Trainers who are experts in the art of mysticism can sometimes have psychic abilities similar to Pokemon. These manifest in many different techniques, including the ability for telekinessis, telepathy or even teleporting! Espers excels in the variety of these psionic talents.



			MARKSMAN - Experts in keeping their distance and firing from afar, Marksman Trainers excel in ranged combat. Whether by using a bow, gun, or simply throwing fireballs from the backline, Marksmen are masters as precision, accuracy and staying far away from potential trouble.

ARTILLERIST - Some Marksmen are experts at wide scale destruction, opting for the battle style of a cannon. Artillerists specialize in wide range attacks and raining down pain onto enemies, being able to make projected attacks and zones by which enemies get hurt if they cross its path.

GUNSLINGER - Gunslingers dont’ need to literally have a gun, but they’re simply marksmen that specialize in close range combat. Their nimble nature allows them to bob and weave and get close up in combat, blasting enemies with whatever projectiles they’re trained in up close.

SNIPER - Compared to Gunslingers, Snipers are the oppose. These Trainers specialize in combat from afar, as far as possible from the safest and most secure position. They specialize in controlling zones, impairing enemies and having high precision with deadly results.



			STRIDER - Experts of agility, Trainers who follow the path of a Strider specialize in the Speed Stat and their Advanced Classes focus on being nimble. Striders have the ability to use Speed for Damage, reacting to physical attacks sent their way and can even perform multiple shift actions.

ACROBAT - Trainers who are Acrobats take speed to the level of full Evasion. They excel at not being hit by attacks and if they’re ignored, helping their less nimble allies avoid the hit as well. Through Evasion tokens and their Features, they don’t need armor if they’re never hit

DANCER - The spirit of dancing can take many forms, from the nimble movements of a pirate to a shrine maiden performing sacred arts. Dancers specialize in utilizing their Shift Action for more than just movement, allowing them to dance in place and impact the field.

SKIRMISHER - Skirmishers are nimble fighters at heart. These Trainers live in the fray and jump all over the battlefield going from one target to the next. Speed is their specialty and they can use it to confound their enemies, perform quick strikes and prevent them from responding to your punches


			ROGUE - Masters of the shadows, Trainers that are rogues are experts in criminal behavior and a sketchy style of fighting. Whether its the sacred art of a ninja or the underground workings of an assassin, or even the egotistical path of a swashbuckler, Rogues always play dirty.

ASSASSIN - Fighters or Rogues that master the art of hunting down a single target can carry the name of an Assassin. As an assassin, they choose a target on the field to single out with a death mark. From then they can have high effectiveness with critical hits or massive damage on them.

NINJA - Ninjas are likely the most versatile of fighters within any setting, and Pokemon isn’t any exception. Characters like Koga and Janine may follow the traditional path of a ninja, but there are plenty of other options! This includes an illusionary specialty, psionics and shadows.

SWASHBUCKLER - The life of a pirate is one that varies depending on the person. A swashbuckler could be a trainer with fighting prowess or verbal prowess, as they come with many skills. However all Swashbuckler have a sense of superiority and always end up on top in combat.

			PROVOCATEUR - Do you want to be a silver tongued menace? Provocateurs and their Advanced Classes are Trainers that specialize in using words as weapons. Through attacks like Charm or Taunt, they can easily inflict Mental Afflictions on enemies and pester them all day.

DEBONAIR - Some Trainers go beyond just smooth talking and their Charisma is truly breathtaking. Even their enemies aren’t immune to their influence, as Debonairs have the power of Coersion. This special Affliction allows the Trainer to have some sway over what Enemies do in combat.

TRICKSTER - Much like Masterminds, Tricksters are Trainers who have mastered the art of trickery and non-violent combat. Trickster take provocation to the next level and torment through maneuvers and are much more efficient with their deception compared to other types of Trainers.

RUFFIAN - Trainers who are Ruffians impose authority and fear on those they face. Whenever they speak, enemies cower and for good reason. In combat they also have plenty of defensive capabilties such as gaining grit and defense, shrugging off damage and being an outright menace.