They are much more expressive than they were in Brawl.

The designs and proportions of Squirtle and Ivysaur now match their appearances in the more recent Pokémon titles.

The Pokémon Trainer now turns in battle to face the direction of the fight.

The female Pokémon Trainer from FireRed and LeafGreen appears as an alternate costume.

Both these changes now make their designs similar to the style of more recent Pokémon titles. Additionally, the Trainer's Pokéballs have been resized to fit in his palm.

The Pokémon Trainer's model is significantly more detailed than it was in Brawl, having stylized body proportions and sharper, slimmer eyes.

As such, switches between their three Pokémon have now become a unique advantage for the Pokémon Trainer alone, and his Pokémon are now free to fight indefinitely without being limited by Stamina during battle. Notably, the Stamina mechanic has been completely removed, and Pokémon Change has been granted high utility due to the addition of aerial switching and significantly faster Pokémon switches. Pokémon Trainer has received several key changes for his transition from Brawl to Ultimate.

Charizard is very heavy, with poor recovery.

Squirtle is very light, being launched easily.

Ability to switch Pokémon makes them unpredictable.

Stamina mechanic has been removed, eliminating need to change Pokémon to recharge stamina.

Pokemon trainer role play kit