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Raihan (Japanese: キバナ Kibana) is a Gym Leader of Galar. He specializes in Dragon-type Pokémon, and his teams tend to focus around weather conditions.
In the games
Raihan is recognized as the strongest Gym Leader in Galar. His is the self-proclaimed rival of Leon, and despite a losing streak of 0 to 10 against him, is the only person who has come close to beating him. While he specializes in the Dragon-type, he will often use Pokémon of other types to set up weather conditions such as sandstorm and harsh sunlight. Raihan is often seen taking selfies on his Rotom Phone, a habit he initally picked up to remind him of the pain of defeat, but eventually this habit spread to other parts of his lifestyle.
Pokémon
Raihan keeps his Pokémon in Ultra Balls.
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Champion Cup Finals
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Champion tournaments
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Artwork
Trivia
- Raihan's Rotom Phone appears to be a shiny Rotom, judging by the case's pink color.
Names
Language
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Name
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Origin
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Japanese
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キバナ Kibana
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From 黄花藤 kibanafuji (common laburnum)
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English
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Raihan
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From golden rain and golden chain (names for the common laburnum)
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German, Spanish, French
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Roy
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From Laburnum anagyroides (scientific name of the common laburnum)
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Italian
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Laburno
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From laburno (laburnum)
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Korean
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금랑 Geumrang
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From 금사슬나무 geumsaseunnamu and 노랑꽃등 norangkkotdeung (names for the common laburnum)
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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奇巴納 / 奇巴纳 Qíbānà
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Transcription of his Japanese name
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Chinese (Cantonese)
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奇巴納 Kèihbānaahp
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