Trip

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Trip
Character information
Gender	Male
Hometown	Nuvema Town
Region	Unova
Friends	Ash
Trip in other languages
English	Name Trip
English	Name Trip

Trip is a major character from the series Pokémon: Black & White and one of the four trainers in the Black 2 and White 2 in the Japan-only downloadable Pokémon World Tournament Unova League event. He had a very hostile relationship with Ash, serving as his third antagonistic rival.

Appearance

Trip has dirty blonde hair with ice blue eyes. He wears a violet undershirt, and an orange jacket over a dark-gray hooded sweater, and a black waist-belt. He also wears white pants with black and white trainers. Trip is often seeing with his camera, taking pictures of his journey.

Personality

While traveling to take on the Unova League, Trip takes photographs of Pokémon that he encounters and is also known as a Pokémon Photographer. Trip has been shown to care for his Pokémon, though not to the extent Ash does. He is quite obnoxious, much like Gary Oak. The main reason he took a dislike to Ash is because of his training style.

He did not seem to hate Ash nearly as much as Paul and Gary, but still detested him. However, before running into Alder, they were shown to have at least some respect for each other. Trip is bound to learn that becoming the champion does not depend on just becoming strong. His goal was to become the next Pokémon Champion of the Unova region, but was defeated by Ash in the first round of the Unova League.

Trip does not think very highly of the Kanto region — or anyone from there. He thinks of anyone from Kanto as a redneck from "the boonies" who should go back to the basics of Pokémon.

Biography

While Trip was a kid, he watched the battle of Alder against a trainer. After Alder won the battle, he advised Trip to grow stronger and take on the League if he wanted to challenge Alder one day.

Season 14: Black and White

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Ash's first encounter with Trip.

Trip was a beginning trainer, who went to Nuvema Town to choose his first Pokémon. Ash was friendly to him at first, but Trip refused to be friends with someone from the "boonies". After some thinking, Trip chose Snivy as his starter Pokémon and was given five Poké Balls and a Pokédex as well. Later on, Trip came out and started taking pictures of his journey, including Ash's Pikachu, because it was a rare thing to see in Unova. Trip wondered if it was strong and challenged Ash to a battle. Because of Zekrom, Pikachu's power was weakened and it was unable to use Electric-type moves. Pikachu tried to attack with Iron Tail and Quick Attack, but was defeated by Snivy's Leaf Storm. Trip taunted Ash, telling him to go back to the basics as he left for Accumula Town.

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Ash promises to become stronger and challenge Trip once more.

As Ash came to the Battle Club, he was startled to see Trip enlisted in. Cilan remembered Trip actually battled Chili in the Striaton City's Gym and won the Trio Badge. Per request, Don George contacted Trip. Trip was displeased at Ash, since he reminded Ash Snivy won against Pikachu. However, Trip was slightly curious and came to the Battle Club, agreeing on a 6-on-6 battle. Ash admitted he only had 5 Pokémon, making Trip annoyed and refused the battle. Iris managed to taunt Trip, claiming he was a little kid, so Trip accepted a 5-on-5 battle. Trip sent Tranquill against Ash's Oshawott, who was immediately defeated by Tranquill's Aerial Ace (due to Tranquill's Super Luck ability). Ash sent Tepig to battle, who was also defeated, by Work Out and Aerial Ace combo. Tranquill attempted to defeat Pikachu with the same combo, but Pikachu grabbed Tranquill's leg, threw it away and defeated it with Volt Tackle. Trip sent Servine, who evolved from Snivy. Servine managed to hit Pikachu with Leaf Tornado and defeated him with Cut. Trip chided Ash, doubting he would win, but Ash sent Snivy, who got hit by Servine's attacks. Using Attract, Snivy infatuated Servine and managed to defeat it. For his next Pokémon, Trip sent Frillish, while Ash swapped Snivy for Pidove. Pidove tried to attack, but Frillish defended itself and defeated Pidove with Water Pulse. Ash sent Snivy back, who used Vine Whip, but due to Cursed Body, Snivy couldn't execute the move any more. Frillish dodged Attract and defeated Snivy with Water Pulse and Hex combination. Trip then stated that Pikachu and Snivy were improving well, but the rest of his team members were a worthless pathetic joke like their Trainer. Ash promised to become stronger and battle Trip again.

Trip came to Castelia City and was using his Lampent to get rid of a swarm of Venipede, teaming up with other Fire-Type trainers. After destroying a large amount of the Venipede, Ash tried to stop him. Trip ignored Ash and told Lampent to hit the leader of the Venipede with Shadow Ball. Ash jumped in the way and got injured, then said they should move them out of the way. Trip first refused. He finally agreed, and they cleared out the Venipede with their Tranquill. Trip jokingly said he'd battle Ash again once he was worthy, marking a minor sprout in their friendship. Trip left off, since he couldn't wait too much for the Castelia City's Gym to be opened.

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Trip takes a photo of Iris' Axew.

Trip was in the area and attempted to catch a Palpitoad, but Ash interfered and caused Trip, by accident, hit Ash with the Ball. Trip was furious, but noticing Iris and Axew, he took a picture of Axew, who was from the Village of Dragons. Trip, however, claimed Iris was disrespectful for her fear of ice-type Pokémon. Ash tried to challenge Trip to a battle, but Trip ignored him, wanting to challenge Iris. Iris, however, claimed she was not in a top-mood, since Trip would only challenge Axew as her only dragon-type Pokémon. Trip almost left, but was taunted by Iris (who called him a kid) to battle Ash. Trip decided a 3-on-3 battle and sent Servine against Ash's Snivy. This surprised Trip, claiming Servine was stronger than Snivy. This time, Servine managed to hit Snivy with Leaf Tornado, dodge her Attract attack and defeat her with Cut. As they sent their Pokémon, Trip admitted wants to become strong enough to defeat the Champion, Alder. Ash sent Oshawott against Trip's Timburr. Oshawott was intimidated, but Ash encouraged Oshawott to battle. Oshawott repeatedly used Aqua Jet, but Oshawott continuously missed. Trip took some photos and showed to Ash Oshawott's eyes are closed when he uses Aqua Jet. Timburr managed to hit Oshawott with Low Kick, but Oshawott retaliated with Water Gun and defeated Timburr with Razor Shell. To copy Ash's battling style, Trip sent Vanillish, a Pokémon with type disadvantage against Tepig. Tepig managed to hit Vanillish with Flame Charge, but got hit by Ice Beam. Vanillish used Blizzard against Tepig's Flame Charge, causing a double knockout and ending the match in a tie. Trip left, while Ash promised he will defeat Trip one day.

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Trip decides to leave the Tournament, after his loss.

Trip came to the local Battle Club Tournament in Nimbasa Town and registered for participation, then left off. He later learned he would have to fight Cilan, the Gym Leader. After watching the battle of Georgia vs. Ash, he commented Ash was lucky enough to win the battle. He came to the battlefield and faced Cilan. Cilan sent Dwebble against Trip's Gurdurr. During the clash, Gurdurr managed to hit Dwebble with Rock Smash, leaving a crack in Dwebble's rock. Cilan's Dwebble avoided Dynamic Punch attack, then used Shell Smash and imprisoned Gurdurr with Rock Slide, causing it to be separated from the rail it carried. With X-Scissor, Dwebble defeated Gurdurr. Trip He took a picture of Cilan, saying it was to remember his anger and frustration. After healing his Gurdurr, Trip decided to leave. Ash tried to persuade Trip to stay, who believed he wouldn't get stronger by just watching how others battle and went off.

Trip reappeared in Ash Versus The Champion where he watched the battle between his rival Ash and his role model Alder, the Champion of the Unova League. He left when Alder refused to battle him.

Trip reappeared when he bumped into Ash and co. when entering the Donamite with his Conkeldurr. His first round opponent was revealed to be Bianca, whom he didn't consider a threat.

He began his battle against Bianca and her Emboar in Search for the Clubultimate! but lost in the next episode despite putting up a strong fight.

In Jostling for the Junior Cup!, he participated in the Pokemon World Tournament Junior Cup and faced Burgundy and her Darmanitan, where his Servine was revealed to have evolved into Serperior. It frightened Darmanitan with Leer and then finished it off with Solar Beam.

In Battling Authority Once Again!, he defeated Marifuji with Serperior and advanced to the Semi-Finals, where he faced Cilan and his Crustle. His Serperior managed to defeat Crustle with Frenzy Plant.

In Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!, he battled Ash for the fourth time in the finals. His Serperior managed to defeat Ash's Pignite with Solar Beam despite the type disadvantage, winning the tournament. He later started his battle against his hero Alder.

In Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!, the battle ended with Alder's Bouffalant defeating Trip's Serperior.

In Curtain Up, Unova League!, Trip entered the Unova League. He began his fifth battle with Ash Ketchum. Trip used Serperior and Ash used Pikachu.

In Mission: Defeat Your Rival!, the battle ended with Serperior being defeated by Pikachu, resulting in Ash's first victory against Trip, who was eliminated from the Unova League. After the battle the two of them shook hands, ended their rivalry and became friends.

Games

Trip appears in the Japan-only downloadable Pokémon World Tournament Unova League event for Black 2 and White 2 along with Stephan, Cameron, and Virgil in the Wi-Fi event You Challenge the Unova League Too! as a minor character. Like from the anime, he wants to defeat Alder.

Pokémon

Anime

Pokémon	Information
		Servine had evolved from Snivy by the time Ash challenges him in the Battle Club. Servine has achieved greater levels of strength than he had during his pre-evolved form and has many powerful attacks including Leaf Tornado and Cut which allow it to defeat its foes.Servine was later shown to have evolved into a Serperior which that become his massive powerhouse Pokémon by being very fast, flexible and agile.
Snivy → Servine → Serperior ♂

Pokémon	Information
		Tranquill was the second Pokémon that was seen seen during Trip's battle with Ash at the Battle Club. It is an incredibly fast Pokémon and is able to use its Double Team attack to trick its foes into missing it and then hits with a powerful Aerial Ace attack. Combined with the Super Luck ability, it managed to get numerous critical hits allowing for further damage on its opponents.
Tranquill

Pokémon	Information
		Frillish was the final Pokémon that was used during Trip's battle with Ash at the Battle Club. Using its Cursed Body ability, it managed to disable Snivy's attacks after it got hit by a Vine Whip. It also has many powerful attacks which are used in order to defeat Ash's Pidove and Snivy. It protected itself from many attacks in their match with its Protect.
Frillish ♂

Pokémon	Information
		Lampent is Trip's fourth Pokémon that Trip used to attack several rampaging Venipede in Castelia City before recalling it.
Lampent

Pokémon	Information
		Vanillite is Trip's fifth Pokémon when Trip tried to catch a Palpitoad but Ash interrupted him. He later used Vanillite against Ash's Tepig but tied with Tepig.
Vanillite

Pokémon	Information
		Conkeldurr is Trip's sixth and final Pokémon as a Timburr who tried to beat Ash's Oshawott but Timburr wasn't strong enough to win. During the Don Battle Tournament it evolved prior to its battle against Cilan's Dwebble but fell in battle. Trip then showed off his Conkeldurr to Ash and co.
Timburr → Gurdurr → Conkeldurr

Games

Black 2/White 2

World Tournament (You Challenge the Unova League Too!)

Serperior		Jellicent		Conkeldurr
Lv. 50	♂	Lv. 50	♂	Lv. 50	♂
Ability: Overgrow		Ability: Cursed Body		Ability: Guts
Item: Occa Berry		Item: Sitrus Berry		Item: Lum Berry
-		Hex		Bulk Up		-	-	-
-		Scald		Strength		-	-	-
-		Will-O-Wisp		Rock Tomb		-	-	-
-		Recover		Stone Edge		-	-	-

Badges

Unova League

Trip's first 5 badges

1. Trio Badge (Prior to "A Rival Battle for Club Champ!")
2. Basic Badge (Prior to "A Rival Battle for Club Champ!")
3. Two Unidentified Badges (Prior to "Ash and Trip's Third Battle!")
4. Unidentified Badge (Prior to "Ash Versus The Champion!")
5. Three Unknown Badges (Prior to "Curtain Up, Unova League!")

Contests

• Don George Club Battle Tournament - Defeated by Cilan: Top 16
• Donamite Tournament - Defeated by Bianca: Top 16
• Unova League - Defeated by Ash: Top 128

Voice Actors

• Dutch: Thijs van Aken
• Spanish: Carlos Bautista
• Iberian Spanish: Jaime Alberto Carrillo

Trivia

• Along with Bianca and Cameron, Trip has a final evolved Pokémon of one of the three Unova starters.
• Of Ash's three rivals (Gary, Paul and himself) he is the only one to not battle Ash in a full battle in their league match. They used their main Pokémon - Serperior and Pikachu respectively - in a single battle.
• Despite defeating Ash usually, Trip always gets knocked out in the first round in tournaments while Ash makes it to at least the top 8 or even higher.
  • The only exception is the Junior Cup, which Trip won, beating Ash in the finals.
• In the Black 2 and White 2, Trip uses the Ace Trainer sprite, but it's marked as Pokémon Trainer.

Gallery

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Trip with an evil face.

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Trip's Badges to date