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Aaron

Elite Four 1 · Bug-type specialist · Sinnoh Pokémon League

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

Aaron is featured in Pokémon Platinum — Elite Four 1 · Bug-type specialist. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.

Edition covered

Original Nintendo DS release; not Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl.

Biography

Aaron is one of Sinnoh’s Elite Four. Trainers must clear all four battles before challenging Champion Cynthia.

Appearance

Green hair and an orange-and-black outfit distinguish Aaron.

Personality

Aaron expresses a distinct approach to training through a team built around Bug-type Pokémon.

Role in the story

Aaron is the first Elite Four opponent in Platinum’s Pokémon League challenge.

Gameplay and encounters

First League team: Yanmega, Scizor, Vespiquen, Heracross and Drapion. Plan for individual weaknesses and coverage moves as well as the specialist’s advertised type.

League preparation

Bring healing and PP recovery items, and review your team between battles. These profiles cover the first challenge; later rematches have stronger teams.