The Outdoorsman
This Trainer prides themselves on their skill in handling the wilds. Often, they are committed to field research to further humanity’s knowledge of Pokémon or help out with conservation efforts, but this isn’t always the case.
Notable Examples: Solana, Lunick
Key Skills: Survival, Athletics, Perception
How to Build: Start with Survivalist, Hunter, or Rider The Survivalist is the obvious choice for this Archetype. They can master a variety of different terrains and help their Pokémon adapt to them too. Not only that, but they are a battling force to be reckoned with in the wilds, able to teach their Pokémon to use the environment to their advantage. In comparison Hunters forgo studying the landscape in order to master ways of hunting their quarry in the outdoors. Exploring the wilds is hard work, and many Trainers choose to become Riders to make the task easier. Not only do Pokémon often have an easier time traversing rough terrain, but fighting on them is advantageous too. From there, the Athlete and other physically oriented options are popular for Outdoorsmen. Making it through the wilderness unscathed is not just a matter of knowing basic survival skills. It helps a lot to be physically fit too. Enduring Soul is probably the most logical and popular Pokémon Support Class for the Outdoorsman, and it can help a Trainer’s team shake off Injuries over the course of long treks away from a Pokémon Center. Along similar lines, the Apothecary and Botany branches in Researcher are a great boon to any group of Trainers taking long trips through the wilderness, and many Outdoorsmen study at least basic medicine. Researchers also often must conduct their field work in the outdoors and even develop skills for dealing with harsh conditions, such as the Climatology branch. Many Outdoorsman are in it for the sightseeing, and Chronicler and other Perception-reliant CLASSES make a good choice for this type of Trainer. Finally, it’s always a good idea to learn some self-defense if you might run into an angry Ursaring with nowhere to run in the woods. Martial Artist makes a good addition to any Outdoorsman’s Classes.
Key Skills: Survival, Athletics, Perception
How to Build: Start with Survivalist, Hunter, or Rider The Survivalist is the obvious choice for this Archetype. They can master a variety of different terrains and help their Pokémon adapt to them too. Not only that, but they are a battling force to be reckoned with in the wilds, able to teach their Pokémon to use the environment to their advantage. In comparison Hunters forgo studying the landscape in order to master ways of hunting their quarry in the outdoors. Exploring the wilds is hard work, and many Trainers choose to become Riders to make the task easier. Not only do Pokémon often have an easier time traversing rough terrain, but fighting on them is advantageous too. From there, the Athlete and other physically oriented options are popular for Outdoorsmen. Making it through the wilderness unscathed is not just a matter of knowing basic survival skills. It helps a lot to be physically fit too. Enduring Soul is probably the most logical and popular Pokémon Support Class for the Outdoorsman, and it can help a Trainer’s team shake off Injuries over the course of long treks away from a Pokémon Center. Along similar lines, the Apothecary and Botany branches in Researcher are a great boon to any group of Trainers taking long trips through the wilderness, and many Outdoorsmen study at least basic medicine. Researchers also often must conduct their field work in the outdoors and even develop skills for dealing with harsh conditions, such as the Climatology branch. Many Outdoorsman are in it for the sightseeing, and Chronicler and other Perception-reliant CLASSES make a good choice for this type of Trainer. Finally, it’s always a good idea to learn some self-defense if you might run into an angry Ursaring with nowhere to run in the woods. Martial Artist makes a good addition to any Outdoorsman’s Classes.