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Who leads the Elite Four?

Seijiro Mafuné

Diogomainardista!
The question is above, the options are below. DP doesn't count because I'd rather wait for some translations.

In many plots and theories, I've noticed that the typical stance is that the Champion is the leader of the Elite Four (as a general rule, that's Lance). Now, while the the idea has its reasoning and all (seeing how the animé keeps making Lance so important and somewhat kills off the others), I have to say that I disagree with it. I mean, they're the Elite FOUR, not the Elite FIVE. Why does the Champion, who does NOT count as a member of the Elite Four (I mean... do you guys think GARY was going to be the leader of the Elite Four back in RBY?), is thought of as being so important?

...yes, I admit it, I'm annoyed at that. Whatever.

So, here's the poll. Who leads the Elite Four? The strongest Elite member (Lance, Karen, Drake)? Or the Champion (Gary, Lance, Steven/Wallace)?

My vote is that the Elite Four is led by the strongest Elite member, but the Champion overrules them in power (but, technically, he doesn't LEADS them like the other one would).

So, here goes.
 

Yoru Ryu

Zhampy
I always figured it wouuld be the forth trainer who would lead the Elite Four. It makes sense when you discribe it as the Elite and Lance/Steven or whoever. But i guess it could also be whichever member has the best leadership skills. If a person Gary's age became the leader of the Elite they may not be able to cope, so they might pass down the responsibility.

I still think there's a League Council though.
 

THE_MEWTILATOR

Master-in-Training.
I always thought it was the champ.

anyway, in case you were wondering, the shinou champ is a girl named Shirona. While I haven't played DP, I'm guessing her role in the plot besides being the champ is the same as Lance in GSC
 

Jinchuuriki Hunter

Johto Champion Ninja
Redeevee said:
the champion or 4th trainer. (lance for Kanto and Steven for Johto)
Steven lives in Hoenn.

I think the Champion leads them. I mean, you have to battle the elite 4 and the champion in a row. They're probably all in cahoots with each other and made the champion the leader because he/she has the beaten all the other four members.
 

Rashdan

[Insert Wacky Title]
I would say the 4th Elite Four trainer. The champion isn't really the leader, it's just that he defeated the Elite Four prior to your character challenging them. The champion isn't really considered an Elite four member, so he can't be the leader of it.

It also makes sense that the Elite four member with the strongest pokemon would be the leader.
 

Jorah

What do I put here?
I think the strongest Elite Four member leads, not the Champion. I always think of the Champion as the person who's beaten the Elite Four because of R/B/Y. Yeah, the Champion is stronger than the Elite Four but doesn't lead them. Lance doesn't deserve to lead them because of his cheating. Stupid Lance...
 
The 4th Member is the one that leads it. Usually, he/she is the strongest/wisest/most experienced of the lot. The Champion is just that. The current Champion. In most situations, they're probably there waiting for you because they expect you there in one way or another. Applies to all of them...

They never seem to have an actual involvement with the other 4 at all. Save for Lance in GSC, whom knew Bruno from back in the days, and maybe even the other 3 (He probably took his leave around the time Will appeared so he could become an Elite and in turn, he could go back to training...).

Even then... if they commanded them... I'd find the fact that Gary would be their commander rather laughable. :D
 

Irene

Rather bizarre
I do.

...err... actually. The 4th Elite member. Because they're FOUR, not FIVE.
As almost anyone else said, the Champion is "just" the one who beat the Elite.
 
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