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|name=Leon | |name=Leon | ||
|jname=ダンデ | |jname=ダンデ | ||
|tmname=Dande | |tmname=Dande | ||
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|image=Leon anime JN.png | |image=Leon anime JN.png | ||
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|caption=Leon | |caption=Leon | ||
|gender=Male | |gender=Male | ||
|eyes=Yellow | |eyes=Yellow | ||
|hair=Purple | |hair=Purple | ||
|hometown=[[Postwick]] | |hometown=[[Postwick]] | ||
|region=[[Galar]] | |region=[[Galar]] | ||
|relatives= | |relatives=Mentioned parents<br>[[Hop]] (younger brother) | ||
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|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' | |||
|debut=''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'' | |||
|enva=[[Alejandro Saab]] | |||
|jpva=[[Daisuke Ono]] | |||
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|member=[[Galar League]] | |||
|rank={{pkmn|Champion}} | |||
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|member=[[World Coronation Series]] | |||
|rank=Master Class <small>(formerly Monarch)</small> | |||
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|series=''{{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}'' | |||
|debut=''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]'' | |||
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|gen={{gen|VIII}} | |||
|counterpart=[[Leon]] | |counterpart=[[Leon]] | ||
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|trainer=Unbeatable Champion | |||
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'''Leon''' (Japanese: '''ダンデ''' ''Dande'') is a recurring character in | '''Leon''' (Japanese: '''ダンデ''' ''Dande'') is a recurring character in {{aniseries|PTS}}. He is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Galar]] region's [[Galar League|Pokémon League]] and was formerly the strongest [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the {{pkmn|world}} after obtaining the title of Monarch in the [[World Coronation Series]] in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'' before losing it to {{Ash}} in ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]''. | ||
He is Ash's main [[rival]] in | He is Ash's main [[rival]] in {{aniseries|JN}}, with defeating Leon serving as his primary goal throughout the series. | ||
==In | ==In animation== | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
[[File:Young Leon Sonia.png|left|thumb|250px|Leon and Sonia as children]] | [[File:Young Leon Sonia.png|left|thumb|250px|Leon and Sonia as children]] | ||
====Pre-series==== | ====Pre-series==== | ||
Born and raised in [[Galar]], Leon was a childhood friend of [[Sonia]]'s. Due to having to take care of his family for a long time, she was his only friend and taught Leon the concepts of a [[Pokémon battle]]. During this period, Leon found a {{p|Charmander}} that would become [[ | Born and raised in [[Galar]], Leon was a childhood friend of [[Sonia]]'s. Due to having to take care of his family for a long time, she was his only friend and taught Leon the concepts of a [[Pokémon battle]]. During this period, Leon found a {{p|Charmander}} that would become [[List of characters' first Pokémon|his first Pokémon]] and what motivated him to go on a [[Pokémon journey]]. Sonia and Leon traveled together when they started on their journey, where Leon shortly after had his first Pokémon battle against Sonia herself. He wound up losing to her, but still found battling exciting and decided to devote his life to it. | ||
[[File:Leon Charmeleon.png|right|thumb|250px|Leon as a teenager]] | |||
In his first victory in battle, it was evident that Leon had a natural gift for being a great Trainer. In this period, Leon met more people and knew more about {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. As revealed in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', [[Rose]] was responsible for inserting Leon into the world of competitive Pokémon battles. But, Leon's closeness to Rose ended up driving Sonia away from him, which made the two go their separate ways over time. In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Rose reveals that his goal with this was to guide Leon so that he would become the hero of Galar, and be able to control {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}. | In his first victory in battle, it was evident that Leon had a natural gift for being a great Trainer. In this period, Leon met more people and knew more about {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. As revealed in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', [[Rose]] was responsible for inserting Leon into the world of competitive Pokémon battles. But, Leon's closeness to Rose ended up driving Sonia away from him, which made the two go their separate ways over time. In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Rose reveals that his goal with this was to guide Leon so that he would become the hero of Galar, and be able to control {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}. | ||
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====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''==== | ====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''==== | ||
[[File: | [[File:JN012.png|left|right|thumb|250px|Leon in his debut, facing {{an|Lance}}]] | ||
Leon debuted in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where he had a bout against {{an|Lance}} in the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]] at [[Wyndon Stadium]], using his {{ | Leon debuted in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where he had a bout against {{an|Lance}} in the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]] at [[Wyndon Stadium]], using his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} to go up against [[Lance's Gyarados]]. After a hard-fought battle, Leon emerged victorious, making him the [[World Coronation Series#Master Class|Monarch]] of the World Coronation Series. Shortly after the battle with Lance, in ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', where Leon heard a commotion outside the stadium and went to see what was happening. Leon saw {{Ash}} battling a [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Drednaw}} with his {{AP|Pikachu}} and noticed that he had Gigantamaxed without a [[Dynamax Band]]. He gave Ash advice that allowed him to defeat Drednaw before properly introducing himself to them. The next day, Leon approached Ash and [[Goh]] at the [[Wyndon]] [[Pokémon Center]] and accepted Ash's earlier request for a battle. Beforehand, Leon gave Ash an explanation of how [[Dynamax]]ing and [[G-Max Move]]s worked and gave him his own Dynamax Band. During the battle, both sides Gigantamaxed their Pokémon, with Pikachu even managing to land a couple of hits on Charizard, but in the end, Pikachu was defeated. Ash and Leon then promised each other that once Ash was strong enough, they would battle again. | ||
Leon reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', when Ash explains to some kids about his goals. | Leon reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', when Ash explains to some kids about his goals. | ||
[[File:Leon and Raihan anime.png|thumb | [[File:Leon and Raihan anime.png|thumb|250px|Leon and Raihan]] | ||
In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', Leon has a battle for the World Coronation Series with his [[rival]] [[Raihan]] and his {{p|Duraludon}}. After a tough match, Leon emerged victorious, with this victory, Leon manages to defend his Monarch title. Afterward, he greeted Ash and [[Rose]] and encourages Raihan to retrain so they can battle in the future. | In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', Leon has a battle for the World Coronation Series with his [[rival]] [[Raihan]] and his {{p|Duraludon}}. After a tough match, Leon emerged victorious, with this victory, Leon manages to defend his Monarch title. Afterward, he greeted Ash and [[Rose]] and encourages Raihan to retrain so they can battle in the future. | ||
In ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]'', during a series of Pokémon attacks that were using Dynamax and Gigantamax in an uncontrolled way, he had Charizard attack a rampaging Gigantamax {{p|Centiskorch}}. After defeating it, Leon reunited with Ash, and they flew off together to deal with other rampaging Pokémon. Later, they encountered a Dynamax {{p|Pangoro}}, which they defeated in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]''. He and Ash later took on a {{p|Coalossal}} that had Gigantamaxed and took it down. Soon after, Rose and [[Oleana]] arrived. Leon was later seen in [[Hammerlocke]], where it was revealed that he was suspicious of Rose and that he planned to investigate the city's [[Energy Plant]]. This investigation took Leon to the place where {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} was being held prisoner. When Eternatus ended up breaking free and getting out of control, Leon decided that he had to capture it so he could calm the Pokémon down. Leon met Rose, who revealed his real intentions and, after confronting his former tutor together with Ash, he went to face Eternatus. | In ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]'', during a series of Pokémon attacks that were using Dynamax and Gigantamax in an uncontrolled way, he had Charizard attack a rampaging Gigantamax {{p|Centiskorch}}. After defeating it, Leon reunited with Ash, and they flew off together to deal with other rampaging Pokémon. Later, they encountered a Dynamax {{p|Pangoro}}, which they defeated in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]''. He and Ash later took on a {{p|Coalossal}} that had Gigantamaxed and took it down. Soon after, Rose and [[Oleana]] arrived. Leon was later seen in [[Hammerlocke]], where it was revealed that he was suspicious of Rose and that he planned to investigate the city's [[Energy Plant]]. This investigation took Leon to the place where {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} was being held prisoner. When Eternatus ended up breaking free and getting out of control, Leon decided that he had to capture it so he could calm the Pokémon down. Leon met Rose, who revealed his real intentions and, after confronting his former tutor together with Ash, he went to face Eternatus. | ||
[[File:JN044.png|thumb|250px|Leon about to face Eternatus]] | [[File:JN044.png|thumb|left|250px|Leon about to face Eternatus]] | ||
In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', Leon and Charizard battled against Eternatus after it was re-awakened, but despite Charizard's best efforts they still struggled against the might of the Legendary Pokémon. When Leon attempted to Gigantamax Charizard, Eternatus absorbed all of the Dynamax energy from the area, preventing Leon from successfully Gigantamaxing Charizard. Along with [[Sonia]], Leon witnessed Ash and [[Goh]] joining forces with [[ | In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', Leon and Charizard battled against Eternatus after it was re-awakened, but despite Charizard's best efforts they still struggled against the might of the Legendary Pokémon. When Leon attempted to Gigantamax Charizard, Eternatus absorbed all of the Dynamax energy from the area, preventing Leon from successfully Gigantamaxing Charizard. Along with [[Sonia]], Leon witnessed Ash and [[Goh]] joining forces with [[Legendary heroes (anime)#Zacian|Zacian]] and [[Legendary heroes (anime)#Zamazenta|Zamazenta]] and finally managing to contain the power of Eternatus. When everything was finally resolved, Sonia revealed to [[Professor Magnolia]] that Leon was searching for Rose, who had disappeared after the incident. | ||
Leon made a cameo appearance at the end of ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'' while watching Ash's World Coronation Series match against [[Volkner]]. | Leon made a cameo appearance at the end of ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'' while watching Ash's World Coronation Series match against [[Volkner]]. | ||
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In ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'' and ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', Leon appeared at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]], watching the World Coronation Series match between Ash and [[Bea]]. During the battle, he arrived late, shocking the entire audience and serving as a commentator. At the end of the battle, Leon decided to leave without talking to any of the competitors, which left Ash disappointed. | In ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'' and ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', Leon appeared at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]], watching the World Coronation Series match between Ash and [[Bea]]. During the battle, he arrived late, shocking the entire audience and serving as a commentator. At the end of the battle, Leon decided to leave without talking to any of the competitors, which left Ash disappointed. | ||
In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', Leon defended his title in a battle against | In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', Leon defended his title in a battle against [[Flint]]. After yet another victory, Leon met up with Ash and invited him to a training session. Upon arriving at a place within the [[Wild Area]], Leon and Ash decided to camp and participate in activities with some Pokémon they met in the area. After having the experience interrupted by a pair of {{p|Corviknight}}, they discovered that one of the {{p|Rookidee}} from their nest was injured, so they decided to help them. At the end of the day, Leon revealed some feelings and doubts to Ash before leaving to meet with Goh and Sonia. | ||
In ''[[JN108|Catching the Aura of Fate!]]'', Leon was interviewed to give his opinion on the upcoming battle between Ash and Raihan. In the [[JN109|next episode]], he was one of the commentators of said battle at the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]. | In ''[[JN108|Catching the Aura of Fate!]]'', Leon was interviewed to give his opinion on the upcoming battle between Ash and Raihan. In the [[JN109|next episode]], he was one of the commentators of said battle at the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]. | ||
[[File:Alain and Leon.png|thumb|250px | [[File:Alain and Leon.png|thumb|250px|Leon and Alain]] | ||
In ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', Leon participated in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]], along with the rest of the Masters Eight, reuniting with Ash and Lance, and meeting {{an|Iris}}, [[Alain]], and the other regional Champions. His first opponent was chosen to be Alain. Despite Alain managing to defeat Leon's Gigantamax {{p|Rillaboom}}, Leon still won the match without needing to use his final Pokémon at all. In the [[JN116|next episode]], Leon watched Lance and [[Diantha]]'s battle, where the [[Kalos]] Champion emerged victorious. After the battle, Leon was shown to be looking forward to battling Diantha in the semi-finals. In the [[JN117|following]] [[JN118|episodes]], Leon watched the rest of the quarterfinal matches with the other Masters Eight members. | In ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', Leon participated in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]], along with the rest of the Masters Eight, reuniting with Ash and Lance, and meeting {{an|Iris}}, [[Alain]], and the other regional Champions. His first opponent was chosen to be Alain. Despite Alain managing to defeat Leon's Gigantamax {{p|Rillaboom}}, Leon still won the match without needing to use his final Pokémon at all. In the [[JN116|next episode]], Leon watched Lance and [[Diantha]]'s battle, where the [[Kalos]] Champion emerged victorious. After the battle, Leon was shown to be looking forward to battling Diantha in the semi-finals. In the [[JN117|following]] [[JN118|episodes]], Leon watched the rest of the quarterfinal matches with the other Masters Eight members. | ||
In ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', Leon battled Diantha in the semi-finals. He was able to defeat her entire team while only losing two of his own and advanced to the finals as a result. Afterward, Leon and Diantha watched Ash's battle against {{an|Cynthia}}. During the battle, he was quite impressed with Ash's performance and how he handled himself against his opponent. After the battle, Leon admitted to Diantha that he was looking forward to battling Ash in the finals. | In ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', Leon battled Diantha in the semi-finals. He was able to defeat her entire team while only losing two of his own and advanced to the finals as a result. Afterward, Leon and Diantha watched Ash's battle against {{an|Cynthia}}. During the battle, he was quite impressed with Ash's performance and how he handled himself against his opponent. After the battle, Leon admitted to Diantha that he was looking forward to battling Ash in the finals. | ||
[[File:Leon new outfit.png|thumb|250px|Leon after losing his Monarch title]] | [[File:Leon new outfit.png|thumb|left|250px|Leon after losing his Monarch title]] | ||
In ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', Leon called Ash and Goh to [[Wyndon Stadium]], where he revealed that he, Professor Magnolia, and Sonia had been working with Eternatus for it to become comfortable around people ever since the Darkest Day incident. Seeing this, Goh decided to entrust Eternatus to Leon. | In ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', Leon called Ash and Goh to [[Wyndon Stadium]], where he revealed that he, Professor Magnolia, and Sonia had been working with Eternatus for it to become comfortable around people ever since the Darkest Day incident. Seeing this, Goh decided to entrust Eternatus to Leon. | ||
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===Character=== | ===Character=== | ||
[[File:Leon Charizard pose anime.png|thumb | [[File:Leon Charizard pose anime.png|thumb|250px|Leon doing his signature Charizard pose]] | ||
Leon is a strong Trainer, having reached the final round of the [[World Coronation Series]] and subsequently becoming the Monarch, thus being undefeated for some time. Although Leon comes across as unstoppable, he revealed to {{Ash}} that since the [[Darkest Day]] he felt powerless to deal with the threat. This made him question if there are people stronger than him and how far the strength limit of each one goes. [[Sonia]] is apparently the only person who can see this side of Leon, unlike most people, to her, Leon is more child-like in his relationship with Pokémon. | Leon is a strong Trainer, having reached the final round of the [[World Coronation Series]] and subsequently becoming the Monarch, thus being undefeated for some time. Although Leon comes across as unstoppable, he revealed to {{Ash}} that since the [[Darkest Day]] he felt powerless to deal with the threat. This made him question if there are people stronger than him and how far the strength limit of each one goes. [[Sonia]] is apparently the only person who can see this side of Leon, unlike most people, to her, Leon is more child-like in his relationship with Pokémon. | ||
Leon is also a good sportsman, as seen in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', when he complimented {{an|Lance}} after their battle and shook his hand and again in all his battles in the World Coronation Series, acting the same way after his battles with [[Raihan]] and | Leon is also a good sportsman, as seen in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', when he complimented {{an|Lance}} after their battle and shook his hand and again in all his battles in the World Coronation Series, acting the same way after his battles with [[Raihan]] and [[Flint]]. Leon also has a very strong sense of justice, refusing to follow [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s orders to capture {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}} for the former's personal ambitions, opting to seal Eternatus away to prevent the [[Darkest Day]] from occurring. | ||
Leon is remarkably knowledgeable about the [[Gigantamax]] phenomenon, as seen in ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', when he advised {{Ash}} on how to battle with his Gigantamax {{AP|Pikachu}} in order to deal with a {{p|Drednaw}} that also had Gigantamax. During Ash's battle against [[Opal]], he realized that Pikachu had not Gigantamaxed, but rather bloated from the cream of {{m|G-Max Finale}}. Furthermore, Leon is shown to have great knowledge on how [[Mega Evolution]] works, being able to recognize the great bond {{AP|Lucario}} has with Ash. | Leon is remarkably knowledgeable about the [[Gigantamax]] phenomenon, as seen in ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', when he advised {{Ash}} on how to battle with his Gigantamax {{AP|Pikachu}} in order to deal with a {{p|Drednaw}} that also had Gigantamax. During Ash's battle against [[Opal]], he realized that Pikachu had not Gigantamaxed, but rather bloated from the cream of {{m|G-Max Finale}}. Furthermore, Leon is shown to have great knowledge on how [[Mega Evolution]] works, being able to recognize the great bond {{AP|Lucario}} has with Ash. | ||
[[File:Leon and Ash.png|thumb|250px|Leon and Ash]] | [[File:Leon and Ash.png|thumb|left|250px|Leon and Ash]] | ||
As stated by some people, Leon and Ash have a lot in common, mainly in the way they take care of Pokémon. During the course of the anime it is shown that Leon takes a keen interest in Ash's battles and more than once, Leon declared to Ash his desire to face him in an official battle. This even made Rose offer the same offer he made to Leon to be trained by him, but Ash refused even before knowing Rose's real intentions. As in the games, Leon is idealized by his younger brother [[Hop]], who yearns to defeat him in battle. Hop also reveals that Leon often talks to him about Ash's progression in the World Coronation Series. | As stated by some people, Leon and Ash have a lot in common, mainly in the way they take care of Pokémon. During the course of the anime it is shown that Leon takes a keen interest in Ash's battles and more than once, Leon declared to Ash his desire to face him in an official battle. This even made Rose offer the same offer he made to Leon to be trained by him, but Ash refused even before knowing Rose's real intentions. As in the games, Leon is idealized by his younger brother [[Hop]], who yearns to defeat him in battle. Hop also reveals that Leon often talks to him about Ash's progression in the World Coronation Series. | ||
In his battles, Leon tends to change the moves that his Pokémon uses, as first seen in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', where {{ | In his battles, Leon tends to change the moves that his Pokémon uses, as first seen in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', where {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} used three different moves than what it had used previously and always battles on equal terms with the opponent, always Gigantamaxing his Pokémon only after the opponent has the initiative to use it first. In his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] campaign, however, Leon took a different approach, for example [[Gigantamax]]ing his other Pokémon other than Charizard, using more direct attacks and focusing on covering the deficiencies his Pokémon have in speed and other attributes. | ||
Like [[Leon|his game counterpart]], Leon has a difficult time with directions, resulting in him becoming lost in the [[Glimwood Tangle]] and needing [[wild Pokémon]] to show him the way to [[Ballonlea]] and [[JN100|later]] getting lost while traveling with Ash through the [[Wild Area]]. | Like [[Leon|his game counterpart]], Leon has a difficult time with directions, resulting in him becoming lost in the [[Glimwood Tangle]] and needing [[wild Pokémon]] to show him the way to [[Ballonlea]] and [[JN100|later]] getting lost while traveling with Ash through the [[Wild Area]]. | ||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
[[File:Leon Dynamax Band.png| | [[File:Leon Dynamax Band.png|250px|thumb|Leon's [[Dynamax Band]]]] | ||
[[File:Leon Inteleon Counter Shield.png| | [[File:Leon Inteleon Counter Shield.png|250px|left|thumb|Leon's Inteleon using Counter Shield]] | ||
As expected from a high-level Trainer, all of Leon's Pokémon are very powerful. Leon's [[party]] consists of several Pokémon originating from his [[Galar|homeland]], as well as his [[ | As expected from a high-level Trainer, all of Leon's Pokémon are very powerful. Leon's [[party]] consists of several Pokémon originating from his [[Galar|homeland]], as well as his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] Charizard, some of which have been shown to be capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. This has allowed Leon to achieve impressive victories in the [[World Coronation Series]] and the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] against other powerful Trainers like [[Raihan]], [[Flint]], [[Alain]], and [[Diantha]]. | ||
Leon's adaptability is very similar to Ash's, being able to rapidly teach his Pokémon some improvised techniques, such as [[Counter Shield]] for {{p|Inteleon}}. Another point in common with Ash is that Leon is very close to his Pokémon. This allowed Leon to develop his relationship with {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}}, which left aside its more aggressive side and became a more docile Pokémon over time. | Leon's adaptability is very similar to Ash's, being able to rapidly teach his Pokémon some improvised techniques, such as [[Counter Shield]] for {{p|Inteleon}}. Another point in common with Ash is that Leon is very close to his Pokémon. This allowed Leon to develop his relationship with {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}}, which left aside its more aggressive side and became a more docile Pokémon over time. | ||
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In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', it was shown that Leon's training is based on his personal relationship with other Pokémon and training flying skills and strength skills with his Pokémon such as Charizard or {{p|Dragapult}}. The strength of Leon's Pokémon is put to the test during the [[Full Battle]] against Ash, where Leon faced Ash and his Pokémon with all the battle mechanics Ash had at his disposal, and was still able to achieve several important victories even with a type disadvantage. | In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', it was shown that Leon's training is based on his personal relationship with other Pokémon and training flying skills and strength skills with his Pokémon such as Charizard or {{p|Dragapult}}. The strength of Leon's Pokémon is put to the test during the [[Full Battle]] against Ash, where Leon faced Ash and his Pokémon with all the battle mechanics Ash had at his disposal, and was still able to achieve several important victories even with a type disadvantage. | ||
This listing is of Leon's known Pokémon in | This listing is of Leon's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}: | ||
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|stage1=Charmander | |stage1=Charmander | ||
|stage2=Charmeleon | |stage2=Charmeleon | ||
|pkmn=Charizard | |pkmn=Charizard [[File:Dynamax icon.png|30px|link=Gigantamax]] | ||
|type1=Fire | |type1=Fire | ||
|type2=Flying | |type2=Flying | ||
|img=Leon Charizard.png | |img=Leon Charizard.png | ||
|cap=Leon's Charizard | |||
|img2=Leon Gigantamax Charizard.png | |||
|cap2=Leon's Gigantamax Charizard | |||
|epnum=JN012 | |epnum=JN012 | ||
|epname=Flash of the Titans! | |epname=Flash of the Titans! | ||
|vajp=Kenta Miyake | |vajp=Kenta Miyake | ||
|vaen=Kenta Miyake | |vaen=Kenta Miyake | ||
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Leon's [[ | |desc={{p|Charizard}} is Leon's [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]], as well as his ace and capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. It was first seen being used in Leon's battle against {{an|Lance}} in the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]] and won. | ||
In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Charizard was Leon's sixth Pokémon during his Masters Eight Tournament match against Ash. After Gigantamaxing, Charizard clashed with Ash's Pikachu's {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} [[Z-Move]], which caused {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} to awaken and appear at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. After being briefly recalled in favor of {{p|Cinderace}} in [[JN132|the next episode]], Charizard resumed its battle with Pikachu. Both Pokémon gave it their all, with Charizard ultimately falling and suffering its first loss in an official battle, thus causing Leon to lose the match.}} | In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Charizard was Leon's sixth Pokémon during his Masters Eight Tournament match against Ash. After Gigantamaxing, Charizard clashed with Ash's Pikachu's {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} [[Z-Move]], which caused {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} to awaken and appear at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. After being briefly recalled in favor of {{p|Cinderace}} in [[JN132|the next episode]], Charizard resumed its battle with Pikachu. Both Pokémon gave it their all, with Charizard ultimately falling and suffering its first loss in an official battle, thus causing Leon to lose the match.}} | ||
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|vaen2=Marc Thompson | |vaen2=Marc Thompson | ||
|vaen2note=Dragapult | |vaen2note=Dragapult | ||
|desc={{p|Dragapult}} is Leon's second known Pokémon. In | |desc={{p|Dragapult}} is Leon's second known Pokémon. In its debut appearance, Leon used it to battle a {{p|Coalossal}} that had [[Gigantamax]]ed alongside [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Gengar}}, eventually taking it down. | ||
In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', Dragapult was used in Leon's training. Sometime later, Leon used Dragapult to confront a pair of {{p|Corviknight}} that attacked him and {{Ash}}. | In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', Dragapult was used in Leon's training. Sometime later, Leon used Dragapult to confront a pair of {{p|Corviknight}} that attacked him and {{Ash}}. | ||
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{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|trainer=Leon | |trainer=Leon | ||
|pkmn=Rillaboom | |pkmn=Rillaboom [[File:Dynamax icon.png|30px|link=Gigantamax]] | ||
|type1=Grass | |type1=Grass | ||
|img=Leon Rillaboom.png | |img=Leon Rillaboom.png | ||
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|trainer=Leon | |trainer=Leon | ||
|pkmn=Cinderace | |pkmn=Cinderace [[File:Dynamax icon.png|30px|link=Gigantamax]] | ||
|type1=Fire | |type1=Fire | ||
|img=Leon Cinderace.png | |img=Leon Cinderace.png | ||
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|vajp=Kenta Miyake | |vajp=Kenta Miyake | ||
|vaen= | |vaen= | ||
|desc={{p|Cinderace}} is Leon's fourth known Pokémon. It was the first Pokémon Leon used in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{Ash}}, where it went up against {{AP|Pikachu}}. Using its {{a|Libero}} [[Ability]] to become a {{t|Ground}} type, Cinderace was able to make Ash [[recall]] Pikachu before being recalled itself. | |desc={{p|Cinderace}} is Leon's fourth known Pokémon. It was the first Pokémon Leon used in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{Ash}}, where it went up against {{AP|Pikachu}}. Using its {{a|Libero}} [[Ability]] to [[Type change|become]] a {{t|Ground}} type, Cinderace was able to make Ash [[recall]] Pikachu before being recalled itself. | ||
In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Cinderace was sent out to battle {{AP|Dracovish}}, defeating it before being recalled for Charizard. In [[JN132|the next episode]], it was revealed to be capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing as it fought against Gigantamax Pikachu, only to be defeated. | In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Cinderace was sent out to battle {{AP|Dracovish}}, defeating it before being recalled for Charizard. In [[JN132|the next episode]], it was revealed to be capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing as it fought against Gigantamax Pikachu, only to be defeated. | ||
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|vajp=Kenta Miyake | |vajp=Kenta Miyake | ||
|vaen=Barrett Leddy | |vaen=Barrett Leddy | ||
|desc={{p|Inteleon}} is Leon's fifth known Pokémon. He was the second Pokémon Leon used in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{Ash}}, where he went up against {{AP|Gengar}}. Despite forming a [[Counter Shield]] against Gengar, Inteleon was soon defeated after | |desc={{p|Inteleon}} is Leon's fifth known Pokémon. He was the second Pokémon Leon used in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{Ash}}, where he went up against {{AP|Gengar}}. Despite forming a [[Counter Shield]] against Gengar, Inteleon was soon defeated by Gengar after it [[Gigantamax]]ed. | ||
Inteleon's known moves are {{m|Snipe Shot}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, and {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}} | Inteleon's known moves are {{m|Snipe Shot}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, and {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}} | ||
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|vajp=Kenta Miyake | |vajp=Kenta Miyake | ||
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson | |vaen=Billy Bob Thompson | ||
|desc={{p|Mr. Rime}} is Leon's sixth known Pokémon. It was the third Pokémon Leon used in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{Ash}}, where it went up against {{AP|Gengar}}. Despite being struck by {{a|Cursed Body}}, Mr. Rime was able to defeat Gengar. In | |desc={{p|Mr. Rime}} is Leon's sixth known Pokémon. It was the third Pokémon Leon used in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{Ash}}, where it went up against {{AP|Gengar}}. Despite being struck by {{a|Cursed Body}}, Mr. Rime was able to defeat Gengar. In [[JN130|the next episode]], it fought {{AP|Sirfetch'd}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{AP|Lucario}}, ultimately losing to the latter. | ||
Mr. Rime's known moves are {{m|Freeze-Dry}}, {{m|Psychic Terrain}}, {{m|Expanding Force}}, and {{m|Triple Axel}}.}} | Mr. Rime's known moves are {{m|Freeze-Dry}}, {{m|Psychic Terrain}}, {{m|Expanding Force}}, and {{m|Triple Axel}}.}} | ||
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|zh_cmn=于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng'' | |zh_cmn=于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng'' | ||
|fr_eu=Ilyas Mettioui | |fr_eu=Ilyas Mettioui | ||
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|pl=Wit Apostolakis-Gluziński ([[S23]]-[[S24]])<br>Józef Pawłowski ([[S25]]) | |pl=Wit Apostolakis-Gluziński ([[S23]]-[[S24]])<br>Józef Pawłowski ([[S25]]) | ||
|pt_br=Clécio Souto | |pt_br=Clécio Souto | ||
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|es_eu=Adrián Viador | |es_eu=Adrián Viador | ||
|es_la=Alejandro Orozco | |es_la=Alejandro Orozco | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Leon JNM.png|thumb|150px|Leon in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys | [[File:Leon JNM.png|thumb|150px|Leon in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]] | ||
===Pokémon Journeys | ===Pokémon Journeys=== | ||
Leon debuted in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where he played the same role as he does in the ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. He battled | Leon debuted in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where he played the same role as he does in the ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. He battled {{an|Lance}} for the title of Monarch of the [[World Coronation Series]] and won. | ||
In ''[[JNM05|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Leon had a battle against {{Ash}}, where he emerged victorious. | In ''[[JNM05|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Leon had a battle against {{Ash}}, where he emerged victorious. | ||
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====Pokémon==== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
This listing is of Leon's known Pokémon in the {{ma|Pokémon Journeys | This listing is of Leon's known Pokémon in the {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}} manga: | ||
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| {{ActivePoké|Leon|Charizard|Leon Charizard JNM.png|fire|flying|size=180px|disp=Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard | | {{ActivePoké|Leon|Charizard|Leon Charizard JNM.png|fire|flying|size=180px|disp=Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard}}[[File:Dynamax icon.png|30px|link=Gigantamax]] | ||
| {{ActivePoké|Leon|Dragapult|Leon Dragapult JNM.png|dragon|ghost|size=200px|link=no}} | | {{ActivePoké|Leon|Dragapult|Leon Dragapult JNM.png|dragon|ghost|size=200px|link=no}} | ||
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==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]=== | ===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]=== | ||
Leon, in a version based on the anime, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]].<ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon_Meza/status/1567799914591035393</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon_Meza/status/1576134831108284416</ref> In this game, Leon is seen using a {{p|Rillaboom}}, {{ | Leon, in a version based on the anime, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]].<ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon_Meza/status/1567799914591035393</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon_Meza/status/1576134831108284416</ref> In this game, Leon is seen using a {{p|Rillaboom}}, {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}, {{p|Mr. Rime}}, and {{p|Dragapult}}, with Mr. Rime being a Pokémon that he was not seen using in the anime at that point. In the [[Double Chain set 1 (Mezastar)|first set in the Double Chain series]], {{Ash}} and Leon could also be challenged as Trainer Tag Battle opponents for a limited time as part of the ranked Challenge from Ash & Leon! campaign. In the [[Double Chain set 2 (Mezastar)|second set in the Double Chain series]], Leon also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022. Upon beating the character, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Leon's Charizard, which can [[Gigantamax]].<ref>https://pokemonmezastar.com/event/e2210142/</ref> | ||
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|name=Gengar|img=094Gengar|move=Shadow Ball|movetype=Ghost}} | {{MezastarPokémon|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|name=Gengar|img=094Gengar|move=Shadow Ball|movetype=Ghost}} | ||
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img= | {{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}} | ||
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|name=Lucario|img=448Lucario|move=Aura Sphere|movetype=Fighting}} | {{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|name=Lucario|img=448Lucario|move=Aura Sphere|movetype=Fighting}} | ||
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* Leon is the first anime character with a full team of six Pokémon to have his entire team voiced by just one voice actor in the Japanese version: [[Kenta Miyake]]. | * Leon is the first anime character with a full team of six Pokémon to have his entire team voiced by just one voice actor in the Japanese version: [[Kenta Miyake]]. | ||
* Leon is the first {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the anime to [[Gigantamax]] more than one Pokémon in a single battle. | * Leon is the first {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the anime to [[Gigantamax]] more than one Pokémon in a single battle. | ||
* In his appearance in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]'', Leon is shown wearing his {{gal|Battle Tower}} outfit. | * In his appearance in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]'', Leon is shown wearing his {{gal|Battle Tower}} outfit. | ||
* Leon is the only Trainer to have used [[Counter Shield]] with one of his Pokémon who did not appear in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. | * Leon is the only Trainer to have used [[Counter Shield]] with one of his Pokémon who did not appear in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. | ||
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{{champions|galar}}<br> | {{champions|galar}}<br> | ||
{{worldcoronation|galar}} | {{worldcoronation|galar}} | ||
{{animecharacters|galar|yellow}} | {{animecharacters|galar|yellow}} | ||
{{Project Anime notice}} | {{Project Anime notice}} | ||
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[[Category:Trainers with Legendary Pokémon]] | [[Category:Trainers with Legendary Pokémon]] |
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Leon ダンデ Dande | |
Leon | |
Age | Unknown |
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Gender | Male |
Eye color | Yellow |
Hair color | Purple |
Hometown | Postwick |
Region | Galar |
Relatives | Mentioned parents Hop (younger brother) |
Animated series | Pokémon the Series |
Debut | Flash of the Titans! |
English voice actor | Alejandro Saab |
Japanese voice actor | Daisuke Ono |
Member of | Galar League |
Rank | Champion |
Member of | World Coronation Series |
Rank | Master Class (formerly Monarch) |
Manga series | Pokémon Journeys |
Debut | Flash of the Titans! |
Trainer class | Unbeatable Champion |
Generation | VIII |
Counterpart(s) | Leon |
Games | Mezastar |
Leon (Japanese: ダンデ Dande) is a recurring character in Pokémon the Series. He is the Champion of the Galar region's Pokémon League and was formerly the strongest Pokémon Trainer in the world after obtaining the title of Monarch in the World Coronation Series in Flash of the Titans! before losing it to Ash in Partners in Time!.
He is Ash's main rival in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, with defeating Leon serving as his primary goal throughout the series.
In animation
History
Pre-series
Born and raised in Galar, Leon was a childhood friend of Sonia's. Due to having to take care of his family for a long time, she was his only friend and taught Leon the concepts of a Pokémon battle. During this period, Leon found a Charmander that would become his first Pokémon and what motivated him to go on a Pokémon journey. Sonia and Leon traveled together when they started on their journey, where Leon shortly after had his first Pokémon battle against Sonia herself. He wound up losing to her, but still found battling exciting and decided to devote his life to it.
In his first victory in battle, it was evident that Leon had a natural gift for being a great Trainer. In this period, Leon met more people and knew more about Pokémon. As revealed in Toughing It Out!, Rose was responsible for inserting Leon into the world of competitive Pokémon battles. But, Leon's closeness to Rose ended up driving Sonia away from him, which made the two go their separate ways over time. In Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", Rose reveals that his goal with this was to guide Leon so that he would become the hero of Galar, and be able to control Eternatus.
On his journey, Leon went through the Pokémon League of Galar undefeated, and eventually reached the top spot among the Masters Eight of the World Coronation Series.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Leon debuted in Flash of the Titans!, where he had a bout against Lance in the finals of the World Coronation Series at Wyndon Stadium, using his Charizard to go up against Lance's Gyarados. After a hard-fought battle, Leon emerged victorious, making him the Monarch of the World Coronation Series. Shortly after the battle with Lance, in The Climb to Be the Very Best!, where Leon heard a commotion outside the stadium and went to see what was happening. Leon saw Ash battling a Gigantamax Drednaw with his Pikachu and noticed that he had Gigantamaxed without a Dynamax Band. He gave Ash advice that allowed him to defeat Drednaw before properly introducing himself to them. The next day, Leon approached Ash and Goh at the Wyndon Pokémon Center and accepted Ash's earlier request for a battle. Beforehand, Leon gave Ash an explanation of how Dynamaxing and G-Max Moves worked and gave him his own Dynamax Band. During the battle, both sides Gigantamaxed their Pokémon, with Pikachu even managing to land a couple of hits on Charizard, but in the end, Pikachu was defeated. Ash and Leon then promised each other that once Ash was strong enough, they would battle again.
Leon reappeared in a flashback in Dreams Are Made of These!, when Ash explains to some kids about his goals.
In Toughing It Out!, Leon has a battle for the World Coronation Series with his rival Raihan and his Duraludon. After a tough match, Leon emerged victorious, with this victory, Leon manages to defend his Monarch title. Afterward, he greeted Ash and Rose and encourages Raihan to retrain so they can battle in the future.
In Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!, during a series of Pokémon attacks that were using Dynamax and Gigantamax in an uncontrolled way, he had Charizard attack a rampaging Gigantamax Centiskorch. After defeating it, Leon reunited with Ash, and they flew off together to deal with other rampaging Pokémon. Later, they encountered a Dynamax Pangoro, which they defeated in Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!. He and Ash later took on a Coalossal that had Gigantamaxed and took it down. Soon after, Rose and Oleana arrived. Leon was later seen in Hammerlocke, where it was revealed that he was suspicious of Rose and that he planned to investigate the city's Energy Plant. This investigation took Leon to the place where Eternatus was being held prisoner. When Eternatus ended up breaking free and getting out of control, Leon decided that he had to capture it so he could calm the Pokémon down. Leon met Rose, who revealed his real intentions and, after confronting his former tutor together with Ash, he went to face Eternatus.
In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, Leon and Charizard battled against Eternatus after it was re-awakened, but despite Charizard's best efforts they still struggled against the might of the Legendary Pokémon. When Leon attempted to Gigantamax Charizard, Eternatus absorbed all of the Dynamax energy from the area, preventing Leon from successfully Gigantamaxing Charizard. Along with Sonia, Leon witnessed Ash and Goh joining forces with Zacian and Zamazenta and finally managing to contain the power of Eternatus. When everything was finally resolved, Sonia revealed to Professor Magnolia that Leon was searching for Rose, who had disappeared after the incident.
Leon made a cameo appearance at the end of Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! while watching Ash's World Coronation Series match against Volkner.
In The Sweet Taste of Battle!, Leon visited the Glimwood Tangle before heading to Ballonlea, where he met up with Raihan, Ash, Goh, and Chloe. Leon took part in Opal's All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge but lost to Ash. He then agreed to referee the battle between Ash and Opal.
In Battle Three With Bea! and A Battle of Mega Versus Max!, Leon appeared at the Stow-on-Side Stadium, watching the World Coronation Series match between Ash and Bea. During the battle, he arrived late, shocking the entire audience and serving as a commentator. At the end of the battle, Leon decided to leave without talking to any of the competitors, which left Ash disappointed.
In Meeting Up with the Monarch!, Leon defended his title in a battle against Flint. After yet another victory, Leon met up with Ash and invited him to a training session. Upon arriving at a place within the Wild Area, Leon and Ash decided to camp and participate in activities with some Pokémon they met in the area. After having the experience interrupted by a pair of Corviknight, they discovered that one of the Rookidee from their nest was injured, so they decided to help them. At the end of the day, Leon revealed some feelings and doubts to Ash before leaving to meet with Goh and Sonia.
In Catching the Aura of Fate!, Leon was interviewed to give his opinion on the upcoming battle between Ash and Raihan. In the next episode, he was one of the commentators of said battle at the Hammerlocke Stadium.
In Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!, Leon participated in the Masters Eight Tournament, along with the rest of the Masters Eight, reuniting with Ash and Lance, and meeting Iris, Alain, and the other regional Champions. His first opponent was chosen to be Alain. Despite Alain managing to defeat Leon's Gigantamax Rillaboom, Leon still won the match without needing to use his final Pokémon at all. In the next episode, Leon watched Lance and Diantha's battle, where the Kalos Champion emerged victorious. After the battle, Leon was shown to be looking forward to battling Diantha in the semi-finals. In the following episodes, Leon watched the rest of the quarterfinal matches with the other Masters Eight members.
In It's... Champion Time!, Leon battled Diantha in the semi-finals. He was able to defeat her entire team while only losing two of his own and advanced to the finals as a result. Afterward, Leon and Diantha watched Ash's battle against Cynthia. During the battle, he was quite impressed with Ash's performance and how he handled himself against his opponent. After the battle, Leon admitted to Diantha that he was looking forward to battling Ash in the finals.
In Just a Scone's Throw From Here!, Leon called Ash and Goh to Wyndon Stadium, where he revealed that he, Professor Magnolia, and Sonia had been working with Eternatus for it to become comfortable around people ever since the Darkest Day incident. Seeing this, Goh decided to entrust Eternatus to Leon.
In A Flood of Torrential Gains!, as Ash and Leon's battle was about to begin, Leon requested that Ash should be allowed to use Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, and Dynamax, instead of just one of them, which was accepted. The battle continued for the next few episodes. Near its climax, Eternatus appeared over Wyndon Stadium and recharged both Trainers' Dynamax Bands, allowing them to Gigantamax their Pokémon one more time. Ultimately, in Partners in Time!, the battle ended in a passionate showdown between Ash's Pikachu and Leon's Charizard. In the end, Charizard was defeated, putting an end to Leon's winning streak. Later, Leon promised Ash that he'd keep on having more battles to grow stronger, and handed Ash his trophy during the awards ceremony.
In This Could be the Start of Something Big!, Leon observed a training battle between Hop and Bea.
Character
Leon is a strong Trainer, having reached the final round of the World Coronation Series and subsequently becoming the Monarch, thus being undefeated for some time. Although Leon comes across as unstoppable, he revealed to Ash that since the Darkest Day he felt powerless to deal with the threat. This made him question if there are people stronger than him and how far the strength limit of each one goes. Sonia is apparently the only person who can see this side of Leon, unlike most people, to her, Leon is more child-like in his relationship with Pokémon.
Leon is also a good sportsman, as seen in Flash of the Titans!, when he complimented Lance after their battle and shook his hand and again in all his battles in the World Coronation Series, acting the same way after his battles with Raihan and Flint. Leon also has a very strong sense of justice, refusing to follow Chairman Rose's orders to capture Eternatus for the former's personal ambitions, opting to seal Eternatus away to prevent the Darkest Day from occurring.
Leon is remarkably knowledgeable about the Gigantamax phenomenon, as seen in The Climb to Be the Very Best!, when he advised Ash on how to battle with his Gigantamax Pikachu in order to deal with a Drednaw that also had Gigantamax. During Ash's battle against Opal, he realized that Pikachu had not Gigantamaxed, but rather bloated from the cream of G-Max Finale. Furthermore, Leon is shown to have great knowledge on how Mega Evolution works, being able to recognize the great bond Lucario has with Ash.
As stated by some people, Leon and Ash have a lot in common, mainly in the way they take care of Pokémon. During the course of the anime it is shown that Leon takes a keen interest in Ash's battles and more than once, Leon declared to Ash his desire to face him in an official battle. This even made Rose offer the same offer he made to Leon to be trained by him, but Ash refused even before knowing Rose's real intentions. As in the games, Leon is idealized by his younger brother Hop, who yearns to defeat him in battle. Hop also reveals that Leon often talks to him about Ash's progression in the World Coronation Series.
In his battles, Leon tends to change the moves that his Pokémon uses, as first seen in Toughing It Out!, where Charizard used three different moves than what it had used previously and always battles on equal terms with the opponent, always Gigantamaxing his Pokémon only after the opponent has the initiative to use it first. In his Masters Eight Tournament campaign, however, Leon took a different approach, for example Gigantamaxing his other Pokémon other than Charizard, using more direct attacks and focusing on covering the deficiencies his Pokémon have in speed and other attributes.
Like his game counterpart, Leon has a difficult time with directions, resulting in him becoming lost in the Glimwood Tangle and needing wild Pokémon to show him the way to Ballonlea and later getting lost while traveling with Ash through the Wild Area.
Pokémon
As expected from a high-level Trainer, all of Leon's Pokémon are very powerful. Leon's party consists of several Pokémon originating from his homeland, as well as his first Pokémon Charizard, some of which have been shown to be capable of Gigantamaxing. This has allowed Leon to achieve impressive victories in the World Coronation Series and the Masters Eight Tournament against other powerful Trainers like Raihan, Flint, Alain, and Diantha.
Leon's adaptability is very similar to Ash's, being able to rapidly teach his Pokémon some improvised techniques, such as Counter Shield for Inteleon. Another point in common with Ash is that Leon is very close to his Pokémon. This allowed Leon to develop his relationship with Eternatus, which left aside its more aggressive side and became a more docile Pokémon over time.
In Meeting Up with the Monarch!, it was shown that Leon's training is based on his personal relationship with other Pokémon and training flying skills and strength skills with his Pokémon such as Charizard or Dragapult. The strength of Leon's Pokémon is put to the test during the Full Battle against Ash, where Leon faced Ash and his Pokémon with all the battle mechanics Ash had at his disposal, and was still able to achieve several important victories even with a type disadvantage.
This listing is of Leon's known Pokémon in Pokémon the Series:
On hand
Debut | Flash of the Titans! |
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Japanese | Kenta Miyake |
English | Kenta Miyake |
- Main article: Leon's Charizard
Charizard is Leon's first Pokémon, as well as his ace and capable of Gigantamaxing. It was first seen being used in Leon's battle against Lance in the finals of the World Coronation Series and won.
In Paring Pokémon While Parrying!, Charizard was Leon's sixth Pokémon during his Masters Eight Tournament match against Ash. After Gigantamaxing, Charizard clashed with Ash's Pikachu's 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt Z-Move, which caused Eternatus to awaken and appear at Wyndon Stadium. After being briefly recalled in favor of Cinderace in the next episode, Charizard resumed its battle with Pikachu. Both Pokémon gave it their all, with Charizard ultimately falling and suffering its first loss in an official battle, thus causing Leon to lose the match.
Debut | Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day! |
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Voice actors | |
Japanese | Kenta Miyake |
English | Daman Mills (Dreepy) Marc Thompson (Dragapult) |
Dragapult is Leon's second known Pokémon. In its debut appearance, Leon used it to battle a Coalossal that had Gigantamaxed alongside Ash's Pikachu and Gengar, eventually taking it down.
In Meeting Up with the Monarch!, Dragapult was used in Leon's training. Sometime later, Leon used Dragapult to confront a pair of Corviknight that attacked him and Ash.
In It's... Champion Time!, Dragapult was one of the three Pokémon Leon used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Diantha. It was shown battling her Hawlucha and Tyrantrum before being defeated by the latter.
In Toying With Your Motions!, Leon used Dragapult as his fourth Pokémon in his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Ash, where it fought against Dracovish, Lucario, and Dragonite. It was able to defeat Mega Lucario, before losing to Dragonite.
Dragapult's known moves are Dragon Darts, Dragon Rush, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, and Dragon Tail.
Debut | Curtain Up! Fight the Fights! |
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Voice actors | |
Japanese | Kenta Miyake |
English | Bill Rogers |
Rillaboom is Leon's third known Pokémon. Like Charizard, it is capable of Gigantamaxing. It was the first Pokémon that Leon used in his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Alain. It went up against his Chesnaught and won, only to lose to Alain's Charizard afterwards.
In It's... Champion Time!, Rillaboom was one of the three Pokémon Leon used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Diantha. It was shown defeating her Tyrantrum, Aurorus, Gourgeist, and Goodra, before losing to Gardevoir.
In Toying With Your Motions!, Rillaboom was sent out to battle Ash's Dragonite as Leon's fifth Pokémon in the Masters Eight Tournament finals. In the next episode, it battled and defeated Dragonite and Sirfetch'd, before losing to Dracovish.
Rillaboom's known moves are Acrobatics, Drum Beating, High Horsepower, and Knock Off.
As a Gigantamax Rillaboom, it can use G-Max Drum Solo, Max Airstream, and Max Quake.
Debut | A Flood of Torrential Gains! |
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Voice actors | |
Japanese | Kenta Miyake |
Cinderace is Leon's fourth known Pokémon. It was the first Pokémon Leon used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Ash, where it went up against Pikachu. Using its Libero Ability to become a Ground type, Cinderace was able to make Ash recall Pikachu before being recalled itself.
In Paring Pokémon While Parrying!, Cinderace was sent out to battle Dracovish, defeating it before being recalled for Charizard. In the next episode, it was revealed to be capable of Gigantamaxing as it fought against Gigantamax Pikachu, only to be defeated.
Cinderace's known moves are Scorching Sands, High Jump Kick, Pyro Ball, and Iron Head, and its Ability is Libero.
As a Gigantamax Cinderace, it can use G-Max Fireball.
Debut | A Flood of Torrential Gains! |
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Voice actors | |
Japanese | Kenta Miyake |
English | Barrett Leddy |
Inteleon is Leon's fifth known Pokémon. He was the second Pokémon Leon used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Ash, where he went up against Gengar. Despite forming a Counter Shield against Gengar, Inteleon was soon defeated by Gengar after it Gigantamaxed.
Inteleon's known moves are Snipe Shot, Dark Pulse, and Aqua Jet.
Debut | A Flood of Torrential Gains! |
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Voice actors | |
Japanese | Kenta Miyake |
English | Billy Bob Thompson |
Mr. Rime is Leon's sixth known Pokémon. It was the third Pokémon Leon used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Ash, where it went up against Gengar. Despite being struck by Cursed Body, Mr. Rime was able to defeat Gengar. In the next episode, it fought Sirfetch'd and Mega Lucario, ultimately losing to the latter.
Mr. Rime's known moves are Freeze-Dry, Psychic Terrain, Expanding Force, and Triple Axel.
Escaped
Debut | Flash of the Titans! |
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- Main article: Leon's Eternatus
Eternatus was originally caught by Goh in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! after Leon's failed attempt to do the same, and was subsequently sealed away by Professor Magnolia. In Just a Scone's Throw From Here!, Leon was revealed to have worked on getting Eternatus used to human contact, which he had achieved to the point of it being comfortable with him. As such, Goh decided to entrust it with Leon, which he accepted. It escaped from its containment in Hammerlocke in Paring Pokémon While Parrying!, and, after making a brief stop at Wyndon Stadium in the next episode, returned to living in the wild to become Galar's protector.
Temporary
Debut | The Sweet Taste of Battle! |
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Japanese | |
English | Ryan Bartley |
Leon borrowed an Alcremie from Opal to take part in the All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge she had arranged.
None of Alcremie's moves are known.
During his training with Ash, Leon encountered a pair of Corviknight that were attacking other Pokémon. After calming one of them, Leon took it away so Ash could save the injured Rookidee in Corviknight's nest.
None of Corviknight's moves are known.
Achievements
Pokémon League
Leon has competed in the following Pokémon League Conferences:
- Galar Champion Cup - Winner (prior to Flash of the Titans!)
World Coronation Series
Leon has competed in the World Coronation Series. His rank and class are as follows:
- Monarch (Master Class; from Flash of the Titans! to Partners in Time!)
- Masters Eight Tournament: Runner-up (Partners in Time!)
Pokémon competitions
- All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge - Participant (The Sweet Taste of Battle!)
Gallery
Leon being crowned the Monarch of the World Coronation Series
Artwork
Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series from the Animage Magazine |
Artwork from Pokémon Journeys: The Series[1] |
Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series[2] |
Artwork from "After the story"[3] | Artwork from "After the story"[4] | Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
Official poster from Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
Official artwork from the Animage magazine | Official artwork from the Animage magazine |
Voice actors
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In the manga
Pokémon Journeys
Leon debuted in Flash of the Titans!, where he played the same role as he does in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series. He battled Lance for the title of Monarch of the World Coronation Series and won.
In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, Leon had a battle against Ash, where he emerged victorious.
In Toughing It Out!, Leon defended his title in a battle against Raihan.
In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1) and Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2), Leon joined Ash, Goh, and Sonia to prevent the Darkest Day from happening. Despite their efforts, they were only able to defeat the Legendary Pokémon Eternatus when they received the help of Zacian and Zamazenta.
Leon made one last appearance in Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2), in a fantasy together with other Trainers.
Pokémon
This listing is of Leon's known Pokémon in the Pokémon Journeys manga:
Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard |
Dragapult |
In the games
Pokémon Mezastar
Leon, in a version based on the anime, appeared in Pokémon Mezastar.[5][6] In this game, Leon is seen using a Rillaboom, Charizard, Mr. Rime, and Dragapult, with Mr. Rime being a Pokémon that he was not seen using in the anime at that point. In the first set in the Double Chain series, Ash and Leon could also be challenged as Trainer Tag Battle opponents for a limited time as part of the ranked Challenge from Ash & Leon! campaign. In the second set in the Double Chain series, Leon also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the Masters Eight Tournament that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022. Upon beating the character, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Leon's Charizard, which can Gigantamax.[7]
Pokémon
Double Chain Set 1
Trainer and Battle opponents
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Double Chain Set 2
Trainer Tag Battle opponents
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Disks
Tag No. | Name | Type | Grade |
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3-2-022 | Charizard | ||
In the audio drama
In celebration of the airing of JN100, the Pokémon anime's Twitter page launched a series of audio dramas.
In the "A Morning in the Life of Dande", which was released on March 25, 2022.[8] They show Leon's daily life interacting with characters such as Sonia, Raihan, and his Charizard.
Voice actors
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Trivia
- In a CoroCoro article about Masters Eight Tournament participants, it is revealed that Leon had never lost more than two Pokémon in a single battle.[9] This would remain true until Toying With Your Motions!, as Ash managed to defeat three of his Pokémon.
- Leon is the first Champion in the anime to:
- Have owned a Legendary Pokémon.
- Be a major rival of a main character.
- Leon is the first anime character to defeat a Champion onscreen.
- Leon is the first major rival to defeat one of Ash's former main rivals in a battle, defeating Alain in the Masters Eight Tournament.
- Leon is the first anime character with a full team of six Pokémon to have his entire team voiced by just one voice actor in the Japanese version: Kenta Miyake.
- Leon is the first Trainer in the anime to Gigantamax more than one Pokémon in a single battle.
- In his appearance in This Could be the Start of Something Big!, Leon is shown wearing his Battle Tower outfit.
- Leon is the only Trainer to have used Counter Shield with one of his Pokémon who did not appear in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | ダンデ Dande | From dandelion |
English, Portuguese | Leon | From dandelion |
French | Tarak | From Taraxacum, the dandelion genus |
German | Delion | From dandelion |
Italian | Dandel | From dandelion |
Spanish | Lionel | From dandelion |
Korean | 단델 Dandel | From dandelion |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 丹帝 Dāndì | Transliteration of his Japanese name. Contains 帝 dì (emperor) |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 丹帝 Dāandai | Transliteration of his Japanese name. Contains 帝 dai (emperor) |
Russian | Леон Leon | Transcription of his English name |
References
- ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961
- ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1542780294025007104
- ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1571378486551674880
- ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1581525346158931968
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Pokemon_Meza/status/1567799914591035393
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Pokemon_Meza/status/1576134831108284416
- ↑ https://pokemonmezastar.com/event/e2210142/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1507295029986951171
- ↑ https://twitter.com/catillo596/status/1559357491795955713
Related articles
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Pokémon Champions | |
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Core series | Blue • Lance • Red • Steven • Wallace • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Trace • Leon • Mustard • Peony • Nemona • Geeta • Kieran • Drayton • Most player characters |
Masters EX | Blue • Lance • Red • Steven • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Leon • Scottie • Bettie • Ash • Nemona • Geeta • Calem • Serena • Hop • Marnie • Bede • Leaf • Nate • Rosa • Silver • Cheren • Bianca |
Other spin-offs |
Ronald (TCG GB) • Mark (TCG GB) • Mint (TCG GB) • Glenn (Pokkén) • Master Rosé (Duel) |
Animated series | Lance • Cynthia • Wallace • Alder • Diantha • Steven • Ash Ketchum • Leon • Iris • Nemona • Geeta |
Other animation | Blue (Origins) • Red (Origins) • Calem (Generations) • Celestine (PttP) • Edgar Troy (PttP) • Ava (PttP) • Boy (POKÉTOON) |
Adventures | Professor Oak • Red • Sidney • Phoebe • Glacia • Drake • Steven • Wallace • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Leon • Mustard • Peony • Nemona • Geeta |
Other manga | Shigeru (Zensho) • Satoshi (Zensho) • Rald (Battle Frontier) |
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