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Alder

Unova Champion · Unova

Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.

Alder is featured in Pokémon Black / White — Unova Champion. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.

Edition covered

Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.

Biography

Alder is Unova’s Champion in Black and White, but spends time travelling and mentoring rather than remaining only at the League.

Appearance

Alder has striking orange-red hair and wears a travelling cloak with prominent Poké Balls.

Personality

He values the meaning of strength and the bonds between trainers and Pokémon. His outlook contrasts with Cheren’s early focus on becoming stronger for its own sake.

Role in the story

He becomes involved in the conflict with N and Plasma. The player’s first story finale does not follow the ordinary pattern of simply defeating him after the Elite Four.

Gameplay and encounters

Treat his later Champion challenge as its own preparation goal. Do not confuse his role with Iris’s Champion position in Black 2 and White 2.