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Lance's Dragonite

2010-04-20T00:56:41Z

Quincy7397:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Dragon|
type2=Flying|
trainername=Lance|
pokemonname=Dragonite|
jtrainername=ワタル|
jpokemonname=カイリュー|
tmtrainername=Wataru|
tmpokemonname=Kairyu|
image=[[File:Lance Dragonite.png|240px]]|
caption=Lance and Dragonite|
location=Unknown |
epnum=EP235|
epname=Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution|
prevonum=149|
current=[[Party|With Lance]]|
java1=[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]|
}}

'''Lance's Dragonite''' (Japanese: '''ワタルのカイリュー''' ''Wataru's Kairyu'') is [[Lance]]'s main [[Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}. It debuted in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' and also appeared in some [[EP236|other]] [[AG098|episodes]]. Its voice actor is 小西克幸 ''[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]'' in English and Japanese.

In ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' and ''[[EP236|Rage of Innocence]]'', Dragonite helped [[Lance]] stop [[Team Rocket]]. It was also used to help him battle two {{p|Fearow}} at the same time, as well as to help Lance capture a [[Red Gyarados]] that was on a rampage at [[Mahogany Town]].

It also appeared in ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'' where it helped Lance and {{Ashfr|the others}} to stop the legendary {{pkmn|battle}} between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}.

==Moves used==
{{anmu/h|dragon|flying|7|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=Thunder Wave|2=Whirlwind|3=Twister|4=Hyper Beam|5=Wing Attack|6=Dragon Claw}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=Dragonite Thunder Wave.png|2=Dragonite Whirlwind.png|3=Dragonite Twister.png|4= Lance Dragonite Hyper Beam.png|5=Dragonite Wing Attack.png|6=Dragonite Dragon Claw.png}}}}
{{anmu|electric|Thunder Wave|EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution}}
{{anmu|normal|Whirlwind|EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution}}
{{anmu|dragon|Twister|EP236|Rage of Innocence}}
{{anmu|normal|Hyper Beam|EP236|Rage of Innocence}}
{{anmu|flying|Wing Attack|EP236|Rage of Innocence}}
{{anmu|dragon|Dragon Claw|AG098|The Scuffle of Legends|rec=yes}}
{{anmu/f|flying|no|c=l}}

==In the games==
Except for {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, Lance uses Dragonite in every game he appears in.

===[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red, Blue]] [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|and Green]]===
{|
|-
|{{Pokémon
|gen=1
|game=Blue
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|level=62
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|move1=Agility|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Slam|move2type=Normal
|move3=Barrier|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|}

==={{game|Yellow}}===
{|
|-
|{{Pokémon
|gen=1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|level=62
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|move1=Blizzard|move1type=Ice
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|}

==={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}===
{|
|-
|{{Pokémon
|gen=2
|game=Gold
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|move1=Twister|move1type=Dragon
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon
|gen=2
|game=Gold
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|move1=Twister|move1type=Dragon
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon
|gen=2
|game=Gold
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|move1=Safeguard|move1type=Normal
|move2=Outrage|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|}

==={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}===
{|
|-
|{{Pokémon
|gen=3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=60
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Safeguard|move1type=Normal
|move2=Outrage|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|}

====Rematch====
{|
|-
|{{Pokémon
|gen=3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire
|move2=Dragon Claw|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon
|gen=3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|held=Persim Berry
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric
|move2=Outrage|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|}

==={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}===
====[[Tag battle]] with player in [[Team Rocket HQ]]====
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon=Dragonite
|ndex=149
|level=40
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|gender=male
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Fly|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Twister|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move4=|move4type=|move4cat=}}

====First battle====
{|
|-
|{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon=Dragonite
|ndex=149
|level=49
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|gender=male
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Hyper Beam|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Rush|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon=Dragonite
|ndex=149
|level=49
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|gender=male
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Hyper Beam|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Rush|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon=Dragonite
|ndex=149
|level=50
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|gender=male
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Safeguard|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Outrage|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
|}

====Rematch====
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon=Dragonite
|ndex=149
|level=75
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|gender=male
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Draco Meteor|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Safeguard|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special
}}

====[[Tag battle]] with [[Clair]]====
{|
|-
|{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon=Dragonite
|ndex=149
|level=75
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|gender=male
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=DragonBreath|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon=Dragonite
|ndex=149
|level=75
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|gender=male
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Draco Meteor|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Fire Punch|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Safeguard|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
|}

====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
=====Round 1=====
{{Pokémon
|gen=2
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|held=Focus Band
|move1=DragonBreath|move1type=Dragon
|move2=Steel Wing|move2type=Steel
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}

=====Round 2=====
{{Pokémon
|gen=2
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|held=Scope Lens
|move1=DragonBreath|move1type=Dragon
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}

==Trivia==
* In {{Game3|Red and Green|Red, Green|s}} and {{Game3|Red and Blue|Blue|s}}, Lance's Dragonite knows {{m|Barrier}}, although Dragonite cannot legitimately have the move in any of the games.
* Since [[Generation II]], Lance has been using Dragonite which have levels lower than 55, despite the fact that they can only be as Dragonite after evolution from level 55 onward.
* The Dragonite which Lance uses during the Tag battle with player in HeartGold and SoulSilver is the only Dragonite he uses which doesn't know {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Dragonite}}

{{Lance's Pokémon|dragon|flying}}
[[Category:Elite Four Members' Pokémon]]

[[pl:Dragonite Lance'a]]

Route

2010-04-01T02:08:18Z

Quincy7397:

[[File:HGSS Route 1.png|thumb|160px|A localized map of [[Route 1]], the first and most well known route in the Pokémon world]]
A '''route''', in terms of the [[Pokémon world]], is a passage permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Usually what defines a route is a location between two or more cities, however many passageways between cities are too long, thus, this passageway can be broken down into several routes, each joining onto another route at its terminal. Routes are depicted as a long, narrow, and sometimes winding roads, riddled with obstacles such as rocks, trees and even [[ledge]]s blocking the pathway. Although routes are a barricaded area, they are difficult to maneuver around and are a maze of winding paths that Trainers strive to explore. Route in the [[Pokémon games]], unlike the [[Pokémon anime]] are formed as a straight path with two or more termini and therefore depicted as a bordered off, barricaded area. To make this so, there are trees that are so thick that even Trainers cannot penetrate its barrier-like form, surrounding routes acting as barriers to stop players from venturing further, rocks acts as the barriers on water routes. The barriers are there to make it seem as there is only one possible path instead of a wide field going nowhere.

Most routes are associated with [[tall grass]] in which [[wild Pokémon]] can be found. If the player enters a patch of tall grass, they may randomly enter a wild Pokémon battle. Tall grass is found on most routes of the Pokémon world, with some routes containing more tall grass patches than others. People are generally warned to stay out of tall grass if they don't have a Pokémon due to the possibility of being attacked by wild Pokémon. Some areas in the [[Pokémon world]] have larger patches of grass than usual. These patches of grass have grown longer and more widespread than the usual grass patches, hiding many different species of Pokémon. Because of the length and thickness of the grass, it is impossible to ride a [[bicycle]] or [[Running Shoes|run]] through the patches in [[Generation III]].

Pokémon Trainers localize themselves in routes to train their Pokémon. They do this normal by battling the wild Pokémon that live in the tall grass, however, many Trainer wish to gain experience further by challenging other Trainers to a battle, and no matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow - when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a battle. However, not all people traveling through a route wish to have a battle, many just want to get to another town or city easily, and therefore will sometimes help other Trainers with friendly advice. Trainers also carelessly drop items on the ground while passing by a route, and so another Trainer is able to come by and take it. Although, these ground items can be obtained through natural means, items are very often found by Trainers throughout every route. These ground items are called 'Item Balls' because they are spherical containers resembling a small [[Poké Ball]]. However, finding items on the ground is not always as easy as seeing it and picking it up. Many items are hidden from view, and can only be obtained by a very lucky chance or, more commonly, through the use of an [[Itemfinder|item finding tool]].

Although each region has its own set of numbered routes, there are numerous other passages throughout the Pokémon world, all of which are named, that can be considered routes as well.

==Systematize of routes==
===Numbered route===
{{main|List of routes in the Pokémon world}}
Up to [[Generation IV]], there are 112 numbered routes in the Pokémon world, all identified simply as ''Route'' followed by their number. Routes numbered {{rtn|1}} through {{rtn|25}} (and {{rtn|26}} through {{rtn|28}} as well in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]]) are in [[Kanto]], routes numbered {{rtn|29}} through {{rtn|46}} (and {{rtn|47}} through {{rtn|48}} as well in [[Generation IV]]) are in [[Johto]], routes numbered {{rtn|101}} through {{rtn|134}} are in [[Hoenn]] and routes numbered {{rtn|201}} through {{rtn|230}} are in [[Sinnoh]].

Hoenn and Sinnoh's routes do not follow sequentially from the previous generation's focused-on region, likely due to the fact that the regions introduced in previous generations are not able to be visited in games focusing on Hoenn and Sinnoh. This is unlike what was the case with the games of [[Generation II]], where Johto's routes picked up where Kanto's left off, and Kanto was able to be visited. As of yet there are no regions with routes numbered to fill in between Johto's and Hoenn's (which would number 49 to 100) or from Hoenn's to Sinnoh's (which would number 135 to 200).

The numbering of the routes in the Pokémon world may also be a reference to Japan's own national route system, which goes from {{wp|Japan National Route 1|1}} to {{wp|Japan National Route 58|58}}, then skips directly to {{wp|Japan National Route 101|101}}, and afterwards skips several numbers. Despite this, the routes do not run concurrent with their Pokémon counterparts, and indeed in Japan there exists a {{wp|Japan National Route 135|Route 135}}, a {{wp|Japan National Route 231|Route 231}}, and so on, up to {{wp|Japan National Route 507|Route 507}}. Strangely, the only numbers skipped are routes whose numbers are used in [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]].

===Named route===
Not every route is known by a number. Some routes have a unique, descriptive name. A named route can be described as a tunnel, a path, a simple cave (where simple implies that the main path of the cave is on a single floor) or a forest that links two different locations. Under this definition, named roads such as [[Diglett's Cave]], [[Ilex Forest]], and [[Union Cave]] classify as a route. Locations such as the [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Viridian Forest]], and [[Mt. Moon]] do not. Of course, the seventeen named paths and one small cave between the main cities and major landmarks of the [[Sevii Islands]] count as routes under this as well.

==Types of routes==
===Terrain routes===
[[image:Gold explores Route 29.png|thumb|200px|Gold exploring [[Route 29]]]]
Although not official named "Terrain routes" but considered rather "normal" routes, these routes are located on land and are the first most Trainers come across. These routes can come in the form of forests, deserts, plains, mountainous, swamps, beaches or just grassland. As accordance to these routes comes certain [[weather conditions]], which are features implemented onto each route. Most of the time, the route retains a sunny, normal climate, however, sometimes the route can suffer from weather conditions like heavy rain, sandstorm, fog and even snow. These conditions can create an extra effect, not only in battle, but out on the field, for example, heavy fog covers the route in a thick blanket of fog so obstacles and Trainers are difficult to see and can be cleared with {{m|Defog}}. Sometimes clouds gather over [[Route 213]], and the whole area gets darker than usual, while a thunderstorm can be heard on [[Route 120]] thus lightning will strike, thunder will rumble, and a heavy rain will pour down, however, halfway through the route, the thunderstorm will clear and reveal a sunny day.

Most routes are associated with [[tall grass]] in which [[wild Pokémon]] can be found. If the player enters a patch of tall grass, they may randomly enter a wild Pokémon battle. Tall grass is found on most routes of the Pokémon world, with some routes containing more tall grass patches than others. People are generally warned to stay out of tall grass if they don't have a Pokémon due to the possibility of being attacked by wild Pokémon. Some areas in the [[Pokémon world]] have larger patches of grass than usual. These patches of grass have grown longer and more widespread than the usual grass patches, hiding many different species of Pokémon. Because of the length and thickness of the grass, it is impossible to ride a [[bicycle]] or [[Running Shoes|run]] through the patches in [[Generation III]].

Pokémon Trainers localize themselves in routes to train their Pokémon. Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of [[Trainer class|classes]]: [[Youngster]]s tend to stay close to home, and [[Bug Catcher]]s swarm about the {{t|Bug}}-filled forests; [[Hiker]]s traverse mountains and [[caves]], and [[Cool Trainer]]s aspire to compete in the [[Pokémon League]]. A Trainer's class may reflect their Pokémon of choice, the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even among their classes, Trainers may vary greatly.

===Water routes===
[[File:Surf Generation IV.png|left|thumb|200px|Gold exploring by {{m|surf}}ing on a water route]]
{{main|Water routes}}
A '''water route''' or '''sea route''' is a term used to describe a route in the Pokémon world that is almost completely made up of water and can be traversed only by {{m|Surf}}ing or by using a marine vehicle such as a boat. Across the four generations of Pokémon video games, the style of water routes has changed very little. Water routes are typically long in length and are located in the ocean. They are also densely populated with trainers, particularly [[Swimmer]]s with Water-type Pokémon. Depending on the route, there may be islands that allow trainers to rest or obtain items. One trait that is common to every water route is that [[wild Pokémon]] can attack at any time, so trainers are required to be alert at all times. Typically, {{p|Tentacool}} and its evolution {{p|Tentacruel}} will be very common.

Because water routes' pathways are only across water and ocean, {{m|Surf}} is required to travel over the bodies of water. When doing so, [[wild Pokémon]] may be encountered. Water routes are a very important mechanic of the games and must be used to complete the game, as all main series games to date have required Surf in order to reach [[Pokémon League]] where the [[Elite Four]] reside. In [[Generation I]], water routes are known as "sea routes". Some water routes in the [[Johto]] region have {{m|Whirlpool}}s blocking a path; likewise, some in [[Hoenn]] have deep spots where trainers can {{m|Dive}} to the ocean floor. Some other water routes contain vast waterfalls which can be traversed with the aid of a Pokémon.

==See also==
*[[List of routes in the Pokémon world]] for a list of all numbered and named routes
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{{Project Routes}}

[[Category:Routes]]

[[de:Route]]
[[fr:Route]]