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{{search|Champion|the member of Team Rocket whose Japanese name is Lance|Proton}}
{{search|Champion|the Team Rocket Executive whose Japanese name is Lance|Proton}}
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|enva=Bill Millsap<ref name="Bill Millsap">[https://twitter.com/BillMillsap/status/1351012392025661441 Bill Millsap on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
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|jpva=[[Susumu Chiba]] <small>([[Pokémon anime|Series]])</small><br>Tokuyoshi Kawashima <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>[[Yoshimasa Hosoya]] <small>({{pkmn|Generations}})</small>
|javagame=Tokuyoshi Kawashima <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>[[Yoshimasa Hosoya]] <small>({{pkmn|Generations}})</small>
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'''Lance''' (Japanese: '''ワタル''' ''Wataru'') is a {{type|Dragon}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}, a member of the [[Indigo Plateau|Indigo]] [[Elite Four]] in [[Generation I]], [[Generation III]], and [[Generation VII]], and the [[Pokémon Champion]] of the [[Indigo Plateau]] in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]].
'''Lance''' (Japanese: '''ワタル''' ''Wataru'') is a {{type|Dragon}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}, a member of the [[Indigo Plateau|Indigo]] [[Elite Four]] in [[Generation]]s {{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|III}}, and {{Gen|VII}}, and the [[Pokémon Champion]] of the [[Indigo Plateau]] in Generations {{Gen|II}} and {{Gen|IV}}.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
In [[Generation I|Generations I]], {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}, Lance is the fourth and final member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. He must be defeated before facing {{ga|Blue}}{{sup/1}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}/{{ga|Trace}}{{sup/7|PE}}, the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]]. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], it is revealed he has a [[Key Stone]] and [[Charizardite X]], which he uses in [[rematch]]es against the {{player}} after they become Champion. By the [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}} games, he has proceeded to become Pokémon League Champion, due to {{ga|Red}} taking a leave of absence from his position to continue his training at [[Mt. Silver]], and leaving Lance to take Red's place as Champion.
In [[Generation I|Generations I]], {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}, Lance is the fourth and final member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. He must be defeated before facing {{ga|Blue}}{{sup/1}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}/{{ga|Trace}}{{sup/7|PE}}, the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]]. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], it is revealed he has a [[Key Stone]] and [[Charizardite X]], which he uses in [[rematch]]es against the {{player}} after they become Champion. By the [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}} games, he has proceeded to become Pokémon League Champion, due to {{ga|Red}} taking a leave of absence from his position to continue his training at [[Mt. Silver]], and leaving Lance to take Red's place as Champion.
He raises {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon, which are both hard to catch and raise. He prefers the superiority of Dragon-type Pokémon, believing them to be virtually indestructible. At an unknown point in time, Lance, either as an Elite Four member or Champion, had a battle with [[Professor Kukui]], which he apparently won.


Known as a cool and heroic Trainer, Lance has a large fan-following. Lance also seems to have a liking for capes, as he is often seen buying identical capes at the [[Celadon Department Store]].
He raises {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon and Pokémon that are dragon-like in appearance, which are both hard to catch and raise, and prefers the superiority of Dragon-type Pokémon, believing them to be virtually indestructible.
 
Known as a cool and heroic Trainer, Lance has a large fan following and seems to like capes, as he is often seen buying identical capes at the [[Celadon Department Store]].


Lance's grandfather is the [[Master (Dragon Tamer clan)|elder]] of a famous clan of Dragon Masters. [[Clair]] is his cousin, and his hometown is [[Blackthorn City]].
Lance's grandfather is the [[Master (Dragon Tamer clan)|elder]] of a famous clan of Dragon Masters. [[Clair]] is his cousin, and his hometown is [[Blackthorn City]].


In Generation II and their remakes, the player first encounters Lance at the [[Lake of Rage]] where he watches the player battle the [[Red Gyarados]]. Lance also appears in [[Mahogany Town]] to help the player fight Team Rocket at the [[Team Rocket HQ]]. Lance rewards the player with the {{m|Whirlpool}} [[HM]] for helping him put an end to Team Rocket's sinister plans.
In the Generation II games and their [[remake]]s, the player first encounters Lance at the [[Lake of Rage]], where he watches the player battle the [[Red Gyarados]]. Afterwards, he appears in [[Mahogany Town]] to help the player fight Team Rocket at the [[Team Rocket HQ]]. Lance rewards the player with the [[HM]] for {{m|Whirlpool}} for helping him put an end to Team Rocket's sinister plans. In the remakes, he also teams up with the player in a [[Multi Battle]] against [[Ariana]] during these events. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, he and Clair can also be faced in another Multi Battle at [[Dragon's Den]] during the post-game.


Lance also appears in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}'s [[Gym Leader Castle]]s. In Stadium, he is the final member of the Elite Four, and in Stadium 2, he is the final Trainer in the Johto Gym Leader Castle, and must be defeated in order to gain access to the Kanto Gym Leader Castle. Notably, Stadium is the only game to date where Lance isn't seen using his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}.
In {{B2W2}}, Lance represents Johto at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], taking part in the [[Champions Tournament]].
 
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, [[Professor Kukui]] reveals that he challenged Lance at one point, with [[Pokémon Masters EX]] specifying that Lance was the [[Indigo League]] Champion at that time. The end result of their battle is unknown, however.


====Fame Checker====
====Fame Checker====
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* Favorite kind of <sc>Pokémon</sc>?
* Favorite kind of <sc>Pokémon</sc>?
:"You know that dragons are mythical <sc>Pokémon</sc>. They're hard to catch and raise, but their powers are superior. They're virtually indestructible. There's no being clever with them."
:"You know that dragons are mythical <sc>Pokémon</sc>. They're hard to catch and raise, but their powers are superior. They're virtually indestructible. There's no being clever with them."
;[[Saffron City]] - Woman
;[[Saffron City]] - Woman{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* What is this person like?
* What is this person like?
:"He stands for justice! He's cool, and yet passionate!
:"He stands for justice! He's cool, and yet passionate!
:He's the greatest, <sc>Lance</sc>!"
:He's the greatest, <sc>Lance</sc>!"
;[[Celadon Department Store|Celadon Dept. Store]] - Girl
;[[Celadon Department Store|Celadon Dept. Store]] - Girl{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* "We have a customer, <sc>Lance</sc>, who occasionally comes. He always buys capes.
* "We have a customer, <sc>Lance</sc>, who occasionally comes. He always buys capes.
:I wonder... Does he have many identical capes at home?"
:I wonder... Does he have many identical capes at home?"
;Indigo Plateau - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}
;Indigo Plateau - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* Family and friends?
* Family and friends?
:"<sc>Lance</sc>'s grandfather is thought to be the elder of a famous clan of dragon masters."
:"<sc>Lance</sc>'s grandfather is thought to be the elder of a famous clan of dragon masters."
;Indigo Plateau - Kid
;Indigo Plateau - Kid{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* Family and friends?
* Family and friends?
:"From what I've heard, <sc>Lance</sc> has a cousin who's a <sc>Gym Leader</sc> somewhere far away."
:"From what I've heard, <sc>Lance</sc> has a cousin who's a <sc>Gym Leader</sc> somewhere far away."
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===={{game|Red and Blue|s}}====
===={{game|Red and Blue|s}}====
Lance has one [[Hyper Potion]] per Pokémon, using it 50% of the time if their HP falls below 20%.
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{dragon color}}
|color={{dragon color}}
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===={{game|Yellow}}====
===={{game|Yellow}}====
Lance has one [[Hyper Potion]] per Pokémon, using it 50% of the time if their HP falls below 20%.
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{dragon color}}
|color={{dragon color}}
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===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
Lance has a [[Full Heal]] and a [[Full Restore]].
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{dragon color}}
|color={{dragon color}}
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===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
Lance has two [[Full Restore]]s in both battles.
=====First battle=====
=====First battle=====
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{{Party/Single
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|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|sprite=HGSS Lance Back.png
|sprite=HGSS Lance Back.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
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=====First battle=====
=====First battle=====
Lance has four [[Full Restore]]s in both battles.
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{dragon color}}
|color={{dragon color}}
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=====[[Multi Battle]] with [[Clair]]=====
=====[[Multi Battle]] with [[Clair]]=====
Lance and Clair have two [[Full Restore]]s each.
{{Party/Tag
{{Party/Tag
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|color={{dragon color}}
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|location=Indigo Plateau
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|level=64
|form=-Mega X
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|type1=Fire|type2=Dragon
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
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{{Party/Footer}}


===={{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}====
==In the side series games==
==={{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}===
Lance appears in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}'s [[Gym Leader Castle]] as the final member of the Elite Four. This is the only game to date where he isn't seen using his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}.
 
====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
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|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Champion Lance.png
|sprite=Lance Stadium.png
|prize=N/A<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
|prize=none<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
|name=Lance
|name=Lance
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|game=Stadium
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|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
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|{{Pokémon/1
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|ndex=148MSStad
|pokemon=Dragonair
|pokemon=Dragonair
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|level=50-100|type1=Dragon
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|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
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|ndex=142MSStad
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
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|ndex=131MSStad
|pokemon=Lapras
|pokemon=Lapras
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|level=50-100
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|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost}}
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
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|ndex=006MSStad
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|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
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|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Champion Lance.png
|sprite=Lance Stadium.png
|prize=N/A<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
|prize=none<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
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|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
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|pokemon=Arcanine
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|level=50-100
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|move4=Dig|move4type=Ground}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
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|ndex=143MSStad
|pokemon=Snorlax
|pokemon=Snorlax
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic}}
|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=131
|ndex=131MSStad
|pokemon=Lapras
|pokemon=Lapras
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=125
|ndex=125MSStad
|pokemon=Electabuzz
|pokemon=Electabuzz
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting}}
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=006
|ndex=006MSStad
|pokemon=Charizard
|pokemon=Charizard
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=115
|ndex=115MSStad
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{g|Stadium 2}}====
==={{g|Stadium 2}}===
Lance returns in {{g|Stadium 2}}, where he serves as the final Trainer in the Johto Gym Leader Castle and must be defeated in order to gain access to the Kanto Gym Leader Castle.
 
During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with [[Clair]].
 
====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
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|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Champion Lance.png‎
|sprite=S2 Champion Lance.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Champion
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
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|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=149
|ndex=149MSStad
|pokemon=Dragonite
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=248
|ndex=248MSStad
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=female
|gender=female
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=006
|ndex=006MSStad
|pokemon=Charizard
|pokemon=Charizard
|gender=male
|gender=male
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{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=142
|ndex=142MSStad
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=208
|ndex=208MSStad
|pokemon=Steelix
|pokemon=Steelix
|gender=female
|gender=female
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=130
|ndex=130MSStad
|pokemon=Gyarados
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=female
|gender=female
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=====Round 2=====
=====Round 2=====
In the Japanese version, {{p|Feraligatr}}'s [[held item]] is [[Quick Claw]] instead of [[Mystic Water]] (despite item clause being a rule).
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{dragon color}}
|color={{dragon color}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Champion Lance.png‎
|sprite=S2 Champion Lance.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Champion
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
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|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=149
|ndex=149MSStad
|pokemon=Dragonite
|pokemon=Dragonite
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=142
|ndex=142MSStad
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=160
|ndex=160MSStad
|pokemon=Feraligatr
|pokemon=Feraligatr
|gender=male
|gender=male
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{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=115
|ndex=115MSStad
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=059
|ndex=059MSStad
|pokemon=Arcanine
|pokemon=Arcanine
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=248
|ndex=248MSStad
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=female
|gender=female
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
==In the spin-off games==
===={{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}====
===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]===
* Before battle
Lance appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. He uses a {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} to battle.
:''"Ah! I heard about you, <{{player}}>! I lead the <sc>Elite Four</sc>! You can call me <sc>Lance</sc> the dragon trainer! You know that dragons are mythical <sc>Pokémon</sc>! They’re hard to catch and raise, but their powers are superior! They’re virtually indestructible! Well, are you ready to lose? Your <sc>League</sc> challenge ends with me, <player>!"''


* Being defeated
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
:''"That’s it! I hate to admit it, but you are a <sc>Pokémon</sc> master!"''
{{main|Lance (Masters)}}
Lance, in his {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} design, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}, {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}}, and {{p|Dragonair}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Lance became a playable sync pair on December 26, 2019.


* After being defeated
Lance has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories, [[Legendary Adventures]] and the [[Villain Arc]].
:''"I still can’t believe my dragons lost to you, <player>! You’re now the <sc>Pokémon League</sc> champion! …Or, you would have been, but you have one more challenge ahead. You have to face another trainer! His name is… <[[rival]]>! He beat the <sc>Elite Four</sc> before you. He is the real <sc>Pokémon League</sc> champion!"''


===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
{{PairDex/h|Dragon}}
;[[Lake of Rage]]
{{PairDex|077|Lance|trainerlink=Lance (Masters)#Dragonite|trainerimg=Lance|0149|Dragonite|pokemonlink=Lance's Dragonite|gender=male|Dragon|Ice|Physical Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
* After battling the [[red Gyarados]]
{{PairDex|077|Lance|trainerlink=Lance (Masters)#Gyarados|trainerimg=Lance New Year 2021|sygna=New Year's 2021|0130|Gyarados|pokemonlink=Lance's Gyarados|gender=male|Flying|Electric|Physical Strike|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
:''"This lake is full of <sc>{{p|Gyarados}}</sc> but nothing else… So the <sc>{{p|Magikarp}}</sc> are being forced to evolve… Did you come here because of the rumors? You're <player>? I'm <sc>Lance</sc>, a trainer like you. I heard some rumors, so I came to investigate… I saw the way you battled earlier, <player>. I can tell that you're a trainer with considerable skill. If you don't mind, could you help me investigate?"''
{{PairDex|077|Lance|trainerlink=Lance (Masters)#Dragonair|trainerimg=Lance|0148|Dragonair|gender=male|Dragon|Ice|Tech|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}}
::'''Yes''': ''"Excellent! It seems that the <sc>Lake</sc>'s <sc>Magikarp</sc> are being forced to evolve. A mysterious radio broadcast coming from <sc>{{to|Mahogany}}</sc> is the cause. I'll be waiting for you, <player>.
|}
::'''No''': ''"Oh… Well, if you change your mind, please help me."''


*If talked to again after answering no
==Gallery==
:''"Hm? Are you going to help me?"''
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Red Blue Lance.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Crystal Lance.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Lance.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Lance.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} by {{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}<ref>[[a:File:LanceSilverTempest159.jpg|Lance (Silver Tempest 159)]]</ref>
|-
| colspan="2" style="border:2px solid #{{dragon color light}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Elite Four.png|x250px]]
| colspan="2" style="border:2px solid #{{dragon color light}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:Lance LGPE concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| colspan="2" | Confronting {{color2|000|Chase (game)|Chase}} and {{color2|000|Elaine (game)|Elaine}}
| colspan="2" | Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}


;[[Mahogany Town]]
===Sprites and models===
*After answering yes at Lake of Rage
====In the [[core series]]====
:''"<sc>{{p|Dragonite}}</sc>, <sc>{{m|Hyper Beam}}</sc>."''
{{incomplete|section|Need higher quality VS model from LGPE}}
:''"What took you, <player>? Just as I thought, that strange radio signal is coming from here."''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color}}; font-size:80%"
:''"The stairs are right here."''
|-
:''"<Player>, we should split up to check this place. I'll go first."''
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Lance.png]]
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Lance.png]]
;[[Team Rocket HQ|Rocket Hideout]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Lance.png]]
*B2F
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Lance.png]]
:''"Are you all right? Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are hurt and tired. Here, give them some of my medicine."''
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Lance.png]]
:''"<Player>, let's give it our best for <sc>Pokémon</sc>."''
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSLance.png]]
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Lance.png]]
*B3F
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}};"| [[File:VSLance PE.png|100px]]
:''"It takes two passwords to get into the [[Petrel|boss]]'s quarters. Those passwords are known only to a few <sc>Rockets</sc>. That <sc>Rocket</sc> there very graciously told me so. <Player>, let's go get the passwords."''
|-
 
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
*After entering the generator room
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
:''"Hey! Don't be so selfish. Spread the fun around."''
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
 
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
*After defeating Ariana
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
:''"That did it. We defeated all the <sc>Rockets</sc> here. But I'm concerned about the {{ga|Silver|young guy}} I battled in the process… Sorry, <player>. I saw how well you were doing, so I just hung back. Now all there is left to do is to turn off that odd radio signal. It's this machine that's causing all the problems. I don't see a switch on it… We have no choice. We have to make all the <sc>{{p|Electrode}}</sc> faint. That should stop this machine from transmitting that strange signal. It's no fault of the <sc>Pokémon</sc>, so it makes me feel guilty. <Player>, let's split the job."''
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
 
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
*If player tries to leave their side
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
:''"Leave this side to me."''
|-
 
|colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lance I OD.png]]
*After defeating all Electrode
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lance II OD.png]]
:''"That odd signal has finally stopped. The <sc>Lake</sc> should be back to normal. You're the hero! Let me thank you on behalf of all the <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Oh, yes. You should take this. I found it here, but I don't have any need for it. That's <sc>{{m|Whirlpool}}</sc>. Teach it to a <sc>Pokémon</sc> to get across wild water. But keep this in mind. You can use that out of battle only with the <sc>Badge</sc> from <sc>[[Mahogany Gym]]</sc>. <player>… The journey to becoming the <sc>Pokémon Master</sc> is long and difficult. Knowing that, will you keep going? … I see. No, you're right. If you would give up that easily, you would have never chased that dream in the first place. I look forward to seeing you again!"''
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lance III OD.png]]
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lance IV OD.png]]
;[[Indigo Plateau]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HGSS Lance Back.png]]
* Before battle
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lance OD.png]]
:''"I’ve been waiting for you. <Player>! I knew that you, with your skills, would eventually reach me here. There's no need for words now. We will battle to determine who is the stronger of the two of us. As the most powerful trainer and as the <sc>Pokémon League Champion</sc>… I, <sc>Lance</sc> the dragon master, accept your challenge!"''
|style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:ODLance PE.png|50px]]  
 
|-
* Being defeated
|colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
:''"…It's over. But it's an odd feeling. I’m not angry that I lost. In fact, I feel happy. Happy that I witnessed the rise of a great new <sc>Champion</sc>!"''
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
 
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
* After being defeated
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
:''"…Whew. You have become truly powerful, <player>. Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> have responded to your strong and upstanding nature. As a trainer, you will continue to grow strong with your <sc>Pokémon</sc>."''
| Back sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
:''"This is getting to be a bit too noisy… <Player>, could you come with me?"''
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
 
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
;[[Hall of Fame]]
|}
:''"It's been a long time since I last came here. This is where we honor the <sc>League Champions</sc> for all eternity. Their courageous <sc>Pokémon</sc> are also inducted. Here today, we witnessed the rise of a new <sc>League Champion</sc>--a trainer who feels compassion for, and trust toward, all <sc>Pokémon</sc>. A trainer who succeeded through perseverance and determination. The new <sc>League Champion</sc> who has all the makings of greatness! <Player>, allow me to register you and your partners as <sc>Champions</sc>!
 
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
* Before battle
:''"Ah! {{tt|I've heard about you, <{{player}}>|First time}}/{{tt|So, you've returned, <player>!|Subsequent times}} I lead the <sc>Elite Four</sc>. You can call me <sc>Lance</sc> the dragon <sc>Trainer</sc>. You know that dragons are mythical <sc>Pokémon</sc>. They’re hard to catch and raise, but their powers are superior. They’re virtually indestructible. There's no being clever with them. Well, are you ready to lose? Your <sc>League</sc> challenge ends with me, <player>!"''
 
* Being defeated
:''"That’s it! I hate to admit it, but you are a <sc>Pokémon</sc> master!"''
 
* After being defeated
:''"I still can’t believe my dragons lost to you, <player>. You are now the <sc>Pokémon League Champion</sc>! …Or, you would have been, but you have one more challenge left. There is one more <sc>Trainer</sc> to face! His name is… <[[rival]]>! He beat the <sc>Elite Four</sc> before you. He is the real <sc>Pokémon League Champion</sc>."''
 
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
;[[Lake of Rage]]
* After battling the [[red Gyarados]]
:''"That red <sc>{{p|Gyarados}}</sc> wasn't acting right. As I feared, somebody must have forced it to evolve… Did you come here because of the wild tales? You're <player>? I'm Lance, a Trainer like you. I heard some rumblings, so I came to investigate… I saw the way you battled earlier, <player>. I can tell that you're a Trainer with considerable skill. If you don't mind, could you help me investigate?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"Excellent! It seems that the Lake of Rage's <sc>{{p|Magikarp}}</sc> are being forced to evolve. A mysterious radio broadcast coming from Mahogany is probably the cause. And that suspicious souvenir shop… I'll be waiting for you in Mahogany, <player>."''
::'''No''': ''"Oh… Well, if you change your mind, please help me."''
 
* If talked to again after answering no
:''"What do you think? Are you going to help me?"''
 
;[[Mahogany Town]]
* After answering yes at Lake of Rage
:''"{{p|Dragonite}}, <sc>{{m|Hyper Beam}}</sc>."''
:''"What took you so long, <player>? Just as I thought, that strange radio signal is coming from here."''
:''"The stairs are right here."''
:''"<Player>, we should split up to check this place. I'll go first."''


;[[Team Rocket HQ]]'''
====In other games====
*B2F
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color}}; font-size:80%"
:''"Are you all right? Your Pokémon are hurt and tired. Here, give them some of my medicine."''
|-
:''"<Player>, let's give our best for Pokémon."''
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lance Stadium.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:190px"| [[File:S2 Champion Lance.png]][[File:S2 Champion Lance alt.png]][[File:S2 Champion Lance alt2.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Champion Lance Credits.png]]
|-
| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}}
| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Portrait from the credits in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}


*B3F
==Quotes==
:''"<Player>! In order to unlock the door to the radio transmitter, you need the voice of a certain person. The name of the person is [[Petrel]], the {{tc|Executive|Team Rocket Executive}}! I have found out he is hiding in their [[Giovanni|leader]]'s office! Unfortunately though, that room is also protected with a password… <Player>! We need the password to their leader's office first!"''
{{main|Lance/Quotes}}


* Before Multi Battle with the player
==In the anime==
:''"Hold it! A two-on-one battle? That is so unfair! Typical of [[Team Rocket]] to be so sneaky. Allow me to join the battle!"''
===Main series===
[[File:Lance anime.png|250px|thumb|Lance in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
{{main|Lance (anime)}}
Lance is a recurring character in the anime. He debuted in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' where he assisted in calming the [[Lance's Gyarados|Red Gyarados]] of the [[Lake of Rage]]. He later returned in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' during the climax of the [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]] arc, and took part in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
{{-}}


* After the battle
===Pokémon Origins===
:''"Sorry, <player>. I saw how well you were doing, so I just hung back. Now all there is left to do is to turn off that odd radio signal."''
[[File:Lance PO.png|250px|thumb|Lance in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Lance appeared briefly in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''. He was seen being challenged and defeated by {{OBP|Red|Origins}}, allowing Red move on to challenge {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}.


* After entering the transmission room
====Pokémon====
:''"It's this machine that's causing all the problems. I don't see a switch on it… We have no choice. We have to make all the <sc>{{p|Electrode}}</sc> faint. That should stop this machine from transmitting that strange signal. It's no fault of the <sc>Electrode</sc>, so it makes me feel sad. <Player>, let's split the job."''
{| width="50%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Lance|Dragonite|Lance Dragonite PO.png|dragon|flying|size=200px|link=Lance's Dragonite#Pokémon Origins}}
|
|-
|}


* If player tries to leave their side
====Voice actors====
:''"Leave this side to me."''
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
|ja=川島得愛 ''Tokuyoshi Kawashima''
|en=Kirk Thornton
|es_eu=Antonio Cremades}}


* After defeating all Electrode
===Pokémon Generations===
:''"That odd signal has finally stopped. The lake should be back to normal. You're the best! Let me thank you on behalf of all the Pokémon. Oh, yes. You should take [[HM05|this]]. I found it here, but I don't have any need for it."''
[[File:Lance PG.png|250px|thumb|Lance in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
:''"That's {{m|Whirlpool}}. Teach it to get across wild water. But keep this in mind. You can use that out of battle only with the {{Badge|Glacier|Badge}} from [[Mahogany Gym]]."''
Lance first appeared in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''. He was first seen talking about {{ga|Blue}}, the first {{pkmn|Trainer}} in a long time to collect eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s, with the rest of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]], and he instructed his colleagues to prepare themselves for the upcoming challenger. Later, he was the last of the Elite Four to be challenged by Blue. After a heated battle, Blue's {{p|Blastoise}} defeated Lance's {{p|Dragonite}} off-screen, making Blue the new Pokémon League Champion.
:''"<Player>… The journey to becoming the Pokémon Champion is long and difficult. Knowing that, will you keep going? ………………… I see. No, you're right. If you would give up that easily, you would have never chased that dream in the first place. I look forward to seeing you again!"''


;[[Indigo Plateau]]
Lance reappeared in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]''. He and {{ga|Ethan}} were seen infiltrating the [[Team Rocket HQ]] in [[Mahogany Town]], destroying the radio wave generator and ruining [[Team Rocket]]'s plans to force Pokémon to evolve.
* Before battle
:''"I've been waiting for you. <Player>! I knew that you, with your skills, would eventually reach me here. There's no need for words now. We will battle to determine who is the stronger of the two of us. As the most powerful Trainer and as the Pokémon League Champion… I, Lance the dragon master, accept your challenge!"''


* After sending out last Pokémon
====Pokémon====
:''"All right! I thought this would never happen!"''
{| width="50%"
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|-
|}


* When last Pokémon is at critical health
====Voice actors====
:''"I never give up, no matter what. You must be the same?"''
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
|ja=細谷佳正 ''[[Yoshimasa Hosoya]]''
|en=Ben Diskin
|es_eu=Paco Gázquez
|pt_br=Raphael Rossatto}}


* Being defeated
===GOTCHA!===
:''"…It's over. But it’s an odd feeling. I'm not angry that I lost. In fact, I feel happy. Happy that I witnessed the rise of a great new Champion!"''
Lance briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


* After being defeated
==In the manga==
:''"…Whew. You have become truly powerful, <player>. Your Pokémon have responded to your strong and upstanding nature. As a Trainer, you will continue to grow strong with your Pokémon."''
===Pokémon Adventures===
:''"This is getting to be a bit too noisy… <Player>, could you come with me?"''
[[File:Lance Adventures.png|250px|thumb|Lance on his {{p|Aerodactyl}}]]
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}=====
Lance was briefly seen in ''[[PS040|A Charizard...and a Champion]]'' with his fellow Elite Four, watching the finals of the Pokémon League.


'''[[Hall of Fame]]'''
====={{MangaArc|Yellow}}=====
:''"It's been a long time since I last came here. This is where we commemorate the League Champion for all eternity. Their courageous Pokémon are also inducted. Here today, we witnessed the rise of a new League Champion--a Trainer who feels compassion for, and trust toward, all Pokémon. A trainer who succeeded through perseverance and determination. The new League Champion who has all the makings of greatness! <Player>, allow me to register you and your partners as Champions!
Lance debuts in [[Vermilion City]] before the start of the Vermilion City Surfing Competition. He took control of the {{p|Dragonair}} that was to be offered as a prize to the winner, then attacked and destroyed Vermilion City, saying he was looking for something. When Yellow came after him, he tried to capture [[Pika]] to please Agatha and Lorelei, but once Pikachu learned {{m|Surf}} he too failed. Before the battle could continue, he mysteriously disappeared.


;[[Dragon's Den]] (Post-Game)
He next appeared on [[Cerise Island]] battling [[Blaine]] and Yellow. When Blaine released {{adv|Mewtwo}}, Blaine and Yellow were able to gain the upper hand against Lance's Aerodactyl and his two Dragonair. However, due to Blaine's link with Mewtwo, they could only battle together for about three minutes, and with time running out, Blaine decided to target Lance's Poké Balls so he couldn't call out any other Pokémon and would have to battle with his weakened Pokémon that were already out. He succeeded in destroying the balls, only for Blaine to be knocked unconscious due to Mewtwo's time out being too long. Lance then chuckled to himself, revealing that he had called his Pokémon out of their balls before the battle began.
* Before battle
:''"Hi, <player>! And…{{ga|Silver|you}}. We met at the Team Rocket hideout."''
:''"Calm down. I was in a bit of a hurry then. Sorry for that. But…I always welcome challengers! Hey! How about a [[Multi Battle|Double Battle]]?"''
:''"Come on. A Double Battle is really not bad. <Player>, you'll be on my side!"''


* Being defeated
[[File:Lance HGSS Adventures.png|left|thumb|210px|Lance during the ninth chapter]]
:''"Did you see that, [[Clair]]?"''
During Lance's battle with Yellow, as both of them were equally matched, Lance lured the battle out onto the top of Cerise Island, a volcano. Lance once again gained the upper hand by having his Gyarados and Dragonair make green, red, and blue bubbles so they could not be detected in sunlight. Just when it seemed when Yellow was about to lose, {{adv|Giovanni}} arrived and helped subdue Lance, using his {{p|Rhyhorn}} to create a sandstorm to make the bubbles visible. But this capturing only proved to be part of his plan, as he needed Giovanni's Badge since it was the last Badge he needed for the Badge Energy Amplifier to summon {{DL|Tower duo (Adventures)|Lugia}}, so he lured Giovanni to the middle of the island so the Earth Badge would be automatically ripped from him. The Amplifier would automatically activate, summoning Lugia. Lance wanted Lugia to help accomplish his goals. Still, Yellow's Pokémon could drive Lugia away once they evolved, and Yellow could channel their power into Pika's [[Moves not in the Pokémon games|Megavolt]]. This interested Lance, as he wanted to find out who Lugia's real owner was. It wasn't often that he lost control of dragon-like Pokémon.


* After being defeated
=====Prior to {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
:''"Just as I expected. You two make quite a team… Going solo is certainly one way to aim for the top… But that's not all there is to [[Pokémon battle]]. Although I don't feel it's necessary to remind you guys. See you, <player>, another time!"''
Lance disappeared for a while, investigating {{p|Lugia}} and working behind the scenes. As seen in a flashback in ''[[PS159|Returning Pupitar]]'', he gave {{adv|Silver}} advice on how to defeat Team Rocket in [[Johto]], as well as a {{p|Pupitar}}.


===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
;[[Pokémon World Tournament]]
{{adv|Silver}} eventually returned Lance's {{p|Pupitar}}, now evolved as a {{p|Tyranitar}}, after awakening from his comatose state following the incident at the [[Lake of Rage]]. Working through Silver, Lance tried to help defeat the [[Masked Man]]. After this was fulfilled, Lance is briefly seen flying on his {{p|Aerodactyl}} watching the horizon during part of {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s speech on the radio. In ''[[PS168|The Last Battle II]]'', it was revealed that he and Clair shared the same grandparents, but Lance's father had moved to [[Viridian City]] and married a woman there.
* Before battle (first round)
:''"I, Lance the Dragon-type master, accept your challenge!"''


* Before battle (second round)
====={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}=====
:''"You are brimming with love and trust toward Pokémon. I think we will be able to have a fantastic battle!"''
In ''[[PS287|Secrets from Sneasel]]'', it was revealed that Lance looked into the mind of [[Silver's Sneasel]] for clues regarding Silver's roots, but to no avail.


* Before battle (final round)
====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
:''"There's no need for words now. We will battle to determine who is the stronger of the two of us. I, Lance the Dragon-type master, accept your challenge!"''
Lance calls Professor Oak to tell him about the newly revived Team Rocket's plan to obtain the [[Mythical Pokémon]], {{p|Arceus}}. He requests that a [[Pokédex holder]] be sent to meet him at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]], so Professor Oak sends {{adv|Gold}}, as he was out of available people. Although he arrives there, Lance never shows up, but his Dragonite attacks the area in an injured frenzy. Gold manages to defeat Dragonite and sets off to discover what happened to its Trainer.


* Being defeated
Gold encounters an injured Lance thereafter chasing Arceus to the [[Ruins of Alph]]. Lance reveals that he was ambushed by [[Petrel|someone]] earlier and couldn't meet with him. When Gold tries to calm the rampaging Alpha Pokémon, Lance tells him that Arceus is angry at humanity and will only be stopped by someone who can open their heart to it. Because of this, Lance states that Gold will not connect with Arceus until he can connect with his [[Togebo|own Pokémon]]. Annoyed, Gold sets off to face Arceus anyway and has [[Bugsy]] take care of Lance in the meantime. Before [[Togebo]] leaves, Lance hands it a [[Shiny Stone]], just in case. He also reveals that Gold hadn't connected with his Togebo.
:''...It's over."''


* If the player is defeated
As Gold continues to battle Arceus, Lance sets off to find someone who can help with the battle. Later, he returns with Giovanni and [[Pryce]] to combat the {{adv|Pokémon of Myth|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina}} which {{adv|Arceus}} had created on the [[Sinjoh Ruins|Mystri Stage]]. There, Lance faces Palkia while Giovanni battles Giratina, and Pryce battles Dialga. With his Dragonite's ability to redirect its Hyper Beam, Palkia's ability to manipulate space with {{m|Spacial Rend}} is rendered useless as all redirected attacks are sent back to its original target.
:''"I never give up, no matter what. You must be the same?"''


* After being defeated
It is later revealed that when Lance went to find help, he arrived at the [[Ilex Forest]], where he heard the voice of Pryce, who was trapped in the crack in time. Upon arriving, he found Giovanni attacking Pryce in a fit of rage. He asks the two men to put aside their differences and help him stop the destruction of Johto. After the battle had ended, Gold asks how a coward like Petrel defeated Lance, who reveals that Petrel defeated him by disguising himself as {{adv|Yellow}}, the person with the same powers and birthplace as him. At the end of the chapter, Giovanni entrusts the training of Silver to Lance and Pryce, his two former teachers, so that he can one day face his son.
:''"But it's an odd feeling. I'm not angry that I lost. In fact, I feel happy. Happy that I witnessed the rise of a great new Champion!"''


* After winning
====Character====
:''"Your Pokémon have responded to your strong and upstanding nature. As a Trainer, you will continue to grow strong with your Pokémon."''
Lance is primarily a villain. As the leader of the Elite Four, he wishes to exterminate the human race, save for a few people he deems to be kind enough to Pokémon. Apparently, also from [[Viridian Forest]], Lance was blessed with the powers of the Viridian Forest, just like {{adv|Yellow}} was. Lance has the power to communicate with Pokémon and heal their wounds telepathically. Lance also has the ability to control or brainwash any Dragon-type Pokémon, as well as most Pokémon similar to Dragons (such as Aerodactyl or Tyranitar).


* In the lobby, after the tournament
====Pokémon====
:''"I'm sure you already know this, but dragons are sacred and legendary creatures! That's why I won't lose next time!"''
This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga:
 
=====On hand=====
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
{{TrainerPoké
;[[Indigo Plateau]]
|main=yes
* Before battle
|trainer=Lance
:''"So, you're <player>! I lead the Elite Four! You can call me Lance, the dragon Trainer! You likely know that dragons are Pokémon spoken of in legends! They're hard to catch and raise, but their powers are superior! They're virtually indestructible! There's no being clever with them. Well, are you ready to lose? Your Pokémon League challenge ends with me, <player>!"''
|pkmn=Dragonite
|stage1=Dratini
|stage2=Dragonair
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Dragonite Adventures.png
|epnum=PS063
|epname=Extricated from Exeggutor
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} was raised as a {{p|Dragonair}} that evolved from a {{p|Dratini}}, which he owned since childhood. It is considered to be Lance's strongest Pokémon and boasts a hide so thick that it can withstand continued exposure to the heat of lava (and regular attacks are all ineffective).}}


* Being defeated
{{TrainerPoké
:''"That's it! I hate to admit it, but you are a first-class Pokémon Trainer!"''
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Gyarados
|stage1=Magikarp
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|main=Lance's Gyarados
|img=Lance Dratini Magikarp Adventures.png
|cap=Lance's Magikarp
|img2=Lance Gyarados Adventures.png
|img2_size=160px
|epnum=PS063
|epname=Extricated from Exeggutor
|desc={{p|Gyarados}} was used to shield Lance from the lava on Cerise Island using its bubbles. It evolved from a {{p|Magikarp}}.}}


* After being defeated
{{TrainerPoké
:''"I still can't believe my dragons lost to you. <Player>! You are now the Pokémon League Champion! ... ... ... ...Or, you would have been, but you have one more challenge left. There is one more Trainer to face! That Trainer is—"''
|trainer=Lance
:''"Haha... Your timing is perfect, Professor. <Player>! The one you will face is... [[Professor Oak]]! Well, not really. It's <{{ga|Trace|rival}}>! He beat the Elite Four before you. He is the Pokémon League Champion."''
|gender=male
:''"Professor Oak is here to officiate the crowning of the new Champion. It seems only fitting that it should be either you or <rival>. You're the two who took care of Team Rocket, after all! Now then, head onward to the stage of your final battle!"''
|pkmn=Dragonair (×2)
 
|type1=Dragon
;[[Rematch]]
|img=Lance Dragonair Adventures.png
* Before battle
|cap=Lance's Dragonair
:''"I'm glad you've come. The newly updated Pokémon League's reputation has really taken off! It's all thanks to you. I'd feel ashamed to call myself Lance the dragon Trainer if I didn't challenge you to a battle!"''
|epnum=PS060
 
|epname=Breath of the Dragonair Part 1
* Being defeated
|desc=These {{p|Dragonair}} are Lance's mainly-used ones in his Dragonair army. One of them first appeared in a Surfing Contest as a prize. Lance brainwashes the Dragonair during the contest, and it starts launching Whirlpools at the surfers, bringing them down to the sea. Yellow finds out that Lance was responsible for this and battles his Dragonair and loses. Lance used these Dragonair to shield himself from the lava on Cerise Island by using bubbles. Yellow is once again in his clutches as they, along with Gyarados, were responsible for the shaking of the mountain. The two Dragonair have four unique abilities: the first is to cross the seas and skies, the second is changing the direction of energy blasts, the third is controlling the weather (which is used in Lance's first fight against Yellow), and the fourth is combining their attacks. Lance usually uses only the first two when fighting opponents, the third against stronger ones, and all four only a few times.
:''"How could I be pushed to such a point?"''


* After being defeated
Dragonair's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Wrap}}, {{m|Dragon Rage}}, {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Slam}}, and {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}, and their Ability is {{a|Shed Skin}}.}}
:''"There's no way my dragon brigade is weak. ...What I'm saying is that means your strength is truly incredible! Now then, <player>! You already know what's next, don't you? That's right, Champion. Your final challenger awaits you on the stage of your final battle!"''


====[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]====
{{TrainerPoké
{{incomplete|needs=Quotes seem to vary, perhaps depending on how well the player did.}}
|trainer=Lance
*Hard
|pkmn=Aerodactyl
:''"I've been waiting! I knew one with your skill would eventually reach me. There is nothing to say! We must battle to determine who is stronger! The dragon master is here!"''
|type1=Rock
:''"It's over. But I feel strange... I lost, but the battle was so good, I don't feel let down. I am actually happy. Hmm... You have become powerful. Will we battle again? let us both improve, then meet again..."''
|type2=Flying
*Super Hard
|img=Lance Aerodactyl Adventures.png
:''"I've been waiting! I knew that with your skill, you'd eventually get here. There is nothing to say! We must battle to determine who is stronger! The dragon master is here!"''
|epnum=PS053
:''"It's over. But I feel strange... The pride of having fought a good match is greater than the anger of losing. Hmm... You have become powerful. Will we ever fight again? Let us both improve, then meet again..."''
|epname=Can't Catch Caterpie!
*Intense
|desc=Lance's {{p|Aerodactyl}} is mostly used for {{m|Fly|air transportation}}. It was used in the final battle against {{adv|Yellow}}'s Pokémon, mostly for carrying Lance while he issued commands to the rest of his Pokémon.
:''"I've been waiting! I knew one with your skill would eventually get here. There is nothing to say! We must battle to determine who is stronger! The dragon master is here!"''
:''"It's over. But I feel strange... The pride of having fought a good match is greater than the anger of losing. You have become powerful. Will we ever fight again? Let us both improve, then meet again..."''


====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
Aerodactyl's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Supersonic}}, and {{m|Wing Attack}}.}}
* After defeating [[Karen]]
:''"It looks like even the <sc>Elite Four</sc> couldn't stop you. I'm your last opponent in the <sc>Johto Castle</sc>!"''


* Before battle
{{TrainerPoké
:''"I am still the <sc>Champion</sc>. I won't hold anything back."''
|trainer=Lance
:''"I've been waiting for you. Allow me to test your skill."''
|gender=male
:''"I thought that you would be able to get this far. Let's get this started."''
|pkmn=Tyranitar
 
|stage1=Pupitar
* Sending out first Pokémon
|type1=Rock
:''"I'll lead with <Pokémon>!"''
|type2=Dark
 
|img=Lance Pupitar Adventures.png
* Sending out a new Pokémon
|img_size=160px
:''"Fine, <Pokémon>!"''
|cap=Lance's Pupitar
:''"Okay, <Pokémon>!"''
|img2=Lance Tyranitar Adventures.png
:''"<Pokémon> for the win!"''
|img2_size=160px
:''"Then <Pokémon> will go!"''
|cap2=Lance's Tyranitar
 
|epnum=PS111
* [[Recall]]ing a Pokémon
|epname=Tyranitar War
:''"<Pokémon>, I'm pulling you back!"''
|desc=Lance gave his {{p|Tyranitar}} to Silver when he was a {{p|Pupitar}}. Tyranitar made his first official appearance when he was battling Gold and easily defeating Gold's entire team until he got subdued by [[Togebo]]'s {{m|Double-Edge}}. After battling Lugia at the Whirl Islands, Tyranitar was returned to Lance as Silver was not able to fully control him.
:''"That's it. Come back!"''
:''"Excellent showing!"''
 
* Own Pokémon faints
:''"It's all over!"''
:''"Ow, bad news!"''
 
* Player's Pokémon faints
:''"That's right! That's what I want!"''


* Own Pokémon lands a [[critical hit]]
Tyranitar's only known move is {{m|Sandstorm}}, his Ability is {{a|Sand Stream}} as a Tyranitar and {{a|Shed Skin}} as a Pupitar. He has a Quirky nature.}}
:''"Critical hit! Nice one!"''


* Player's Pokémon lands a critical hit
{{TrainerPoké
:''"Ow, a critical hit... Not bad..."''
|trainer=Lance
:''"Critical hit! Nice one!"''
|pkmn=Dragonair (multiple)
|type1=Dragon
|img=Lance other Dragonair Adventures.png
|cap=Lance's other Dragonair
|epnum=PS069
|epname=Playing Horsea
|desc=These {{p|Dragonair}} are Lance's Dragon army that are used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. They are first seen attacking [[Cinnabar Gym]] while {{tc|Super Nerd|Miles}} and [[Evan]] are inside.


* Successfully {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the player's Pokémon
None of Dragonair's moves are known.}}
:''"Yes! We own this match now!"''


* Own Pokémon being hurt by a {{cat|Binding moves|binding move}}
{{TrainerPoké
:''"Ugh... Um..."''
|trainer=Lance
 
|pkmn=Dragonite
* Commanding his Pokémon to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}
|type1=Dragon
:''"<sc>Hyper Beam</sc>!"''
|type2=Flying
 
|img=Lance Dragonite Dragonair Aerodactyl Adventures.png
* If the player is defeated
|cap=Lance's other Dragonite
:''"Gotcha!"''
|epnum=PS069
 
|epname=Playing Horsea
* After being defeated
|desc=This {{p|Dragonite}} was in charge of commanding Lance's Dragon army that is used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. They are first seen attacking [[Cinnabar Gym]] while {{tc|Super Nerd|Miles}} and [[Evan]] are inside.
:''"This is the emergence of a new <sc>Champion</sc>."''
:''"You got me. You are magneficent!"''
:''"I never expected {{ga|Red|another}} trainer to beat me... I'm surprised."''
 
* After winning
:''"I successfully defended my <sc>Championship</sc>."''
:''"That was close. Want to try again?"''
:''"It's not that you are weak. Don't let it bother you."''


* If the battle ended in a draw
None of Dragonite's moves are known.}}
:''"That was an intense battle."''


* If the player runs from the battle
{{TrainerPoké
:''"I never expected you to do that."''
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Aerodactyl (multiple)
|type1=Rock
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Dragonite Dragonair Aerodactyl Adventures.png
|cap=Lance's other Aerodactyl
|epnum=PS069
|epname=Playing Horsea
|desc=These {{p|Aerodactyl}} are Lance's Dragon army that are used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. They are first seen attacking [[Cinnabar Gym]] while {{tc|Super Nerd|Miles}} and [[Evan]] are inside.


* Post-battle, if the player won
None of Aerodactyl's moves are known.}}
:''"I concede defeat. You might have what it takes to prevail over <sc>Kanto</sc>'s <sc>Gym Leader</sc>s."''


==Artwork==
=====Released=====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color}}; font-size:80%"
{{TrainerPoké
|-
|main=Tower duo (Adventures)
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Red Blue Lance.png|x250px]]
|trainer=Lance
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Lance.png|x250px]]
|pkmn=Lugia
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Lance.png|x250px]]
|type1=Psychic
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Elite Four.png|x200px]]
|type2=Flying
|-
|img=Lance Lugia Adventures.png
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
|epnum=PS088
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
|epname=The Beedrill All and End All
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|desc=Lance summoned {{p|Lugia}} to complete his plans of creating a utopia for Pokémon where humans that abuse Pokémon or destroy their habitats would be no more. However, this plan did not work as Lance was eventually beaten, and the Badge Amplifier energy Lugia had absorbed transferred to the soils of mainland Kanto, where it would spread life instead of bringing about death. As a result, it fled from Lance.
| Confronting {{color2|000|Chase (game)|Chase}} and {{color2|000|Elaine (game)|Elaine}}
 
|}
It was seen again in the [[Whirl Islands]] where it was on a rampage after being controlled by the [[Masked Man]], who caught it just as {{adv|Gold}}, {{adv|Silver}}, and {{adv|Crystal}} were about to. Using its {{m|Aeroblast}} with {{DL|Tower duo (Adventures)|Ho-Oh}}'s {{m|Sacred Fire}} to demolish the league, the two remained nearly unstoppable until {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Raikou}} appeared alongside [[Misty|their]] [[Blaine|new]] [[Lt. Surge|Trainers]] to fight the villain and free them. Eventually, after much turmoil, Lugia once again fled along with Ho-Oh.}}


===Sprites===
=====Status unknown=====
{{incomplete|section|Missing overworld model from LGPE; need higher quality images from LGPE}}
{{TrainerPoké
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color}}; font-size:80%"
|trainer=Lance
|-
|pkmn=Horsea
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Lance.png]]
|type1=Water
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Lance.png]]
|img=Lance Horsea Adventures.png
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Lance.png]]
|epnum=PS168
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Lance.png]]
|epname=The Last Battle II
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Lance.png]]
|desc={{p|Horsea}} was seen in a flashback of Lance's and [[Clair]]'s childhood.
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSLance.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Lance.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}};"| [[File:VSLance PE.png|100px]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
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|colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lance I OD.png]]
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|colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:190px"| [[File:S2 Champion Lance.png]][[File:S2 Champion Lance alt.png]][[File:S2 Champion Lance alt2.png]]
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|colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Back sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
|colspan="2" | Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}


==In the anime==
None of Horsea's moves are known.}}
===In the main series===
[[File:Lance anime.png|250px|thumb|Lance in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====History====
=====[[Original series]]=====
Lance is a {{pkmn|Master}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} and the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the Indigo [[Elite Four]]. He is also a member of [[Pokémon G-Men]] detective organization.


Lance debuted in a cameo in {{jo|Marina}}'s fantasy in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. He later physically debuted in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', where he was sent to investigate [[Team Rocket]]'s scheme at the [[Lake of Rage]]. He met {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} there, saving the trio from some {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. Ash wanted to help Lance in his mission, but Lance said it was too dangerous.
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
[[File:Lance TR Disguise.png|left|200px|thumb|Lance disguised as a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}]]
[[File:Lance JBA.png|thumb|200px|Lance in Jō's Big Adventure]]
Lance went on to infiltrate Team Rocket's base, and stole a Grunt uniform to remain undiscovered. He went on to learn that Team Rocket was trying to investigate the properties of a [[Red Gyarados]] so that they could force Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]]. Ash and his friends were later captured by [[Professor Sebastian]] and Tyson after they tried to intervene in their plans. Lance remained undetected, joining Team Rocket's convoy and helping them transport the Red Gyarados away from the Lake of Rage.
Lance meets [[Jō]] when he witnesses the [[Red Gyarados]] go on a rampage in the [[Lake of Rage]]. He assists Jō in fighting the Red Gyarados. After finding out that Ariana and Petrel were responsible for the incident in the Lake of Rage, Lance has a Tag Battle with them with Jō as his partner. Lance and Jō manage to defeat them with Dragonite's {{m|Twister}}. Lance is revealed to become the Champion of the Pokémon League and battles Jō, and Jō single-handedly defeats him with Totodile.
 
In ''[[EP236|Rage of Innocence]]'', Lance helped Ash's group escape and defeated the [[Team Rocket trio]] with his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}. Lance was then able to destroy Team Rocket's machine and blow up their laboratory. Lance also battled {{TR|Tyson}} and defeated his two {{p|Fearow}}.
 
Ash was able to calm the Red Gyarados at first, but it continued to go berserk. Finally, Lance used his Dragonite to {{status|paralyze}} Gyarados and he then {{pkmn2|caught}} it to keep it from destroying [[Mahogany Town]]. Before leaving, Lance promised Ash that he would take care of Gyarados.
 
He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]''. [[Clair]] informed Ash and his friends that Lance had previously trained for several months at the [[Blackthorn Gym]] in order to perfect his experience with {{t|Dragon}} Pokémon.
 
====={{series|Advanced Generation}}=====
In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', Lance helped stop the rampage of {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Kyogre (AG)|Kyogre}} and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Groudon AG)|Groudon}}. Lance infiltrated [[Team Magma]]'s submarine and confronted [[Shelly]], who suspected that he wasn't really a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}. Shortly after, he freed Ash, who had been captured after Pikachu absorbed the [[Red Orb]] that controls Groudon. Lance's Pokémon were later sent into battle to help try to calm the two feuding Legendary Pokémon.
 
====Character====
Lance cares deeply for his Pokémon, and he regards them as friends. He takes his role as a part of the [[Pokémon G-Men]] seriously and maintains his conviction towards keeping the {{pkmn|world}} at peace. Lance often disguises himself to infiltrate evil organizations in order to gain valuable information before leaping into action.
Lance is largely independent, but still receives assistance from allies like [[Officer Jenny]]. He quickly befriended {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in ''[[EP236|Rage of Innocence]]'', after realizing that they were also concerned for [[Red Gyarados]]'s safety. He then enlisted their assistance to deal with [[Team Rocket]] and the [[Lake of Rage]] crisis. Lance was surprised to re-encounter Ash and the others in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], and worked with them to disrupt [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]'s plans in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
This is a list of Lance's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|main=yes
|trainer=Lance
|trainer=Lance
|width=74
|pkmn=Dragonite
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Dragonite.png
|img=Lance Dragonite JBA.png
|epnum=The Legend of Thunder!
|epnum=JBA4
|epname=The Legend of Thunder!
|epname=Jō VS Team Rocket
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} first appeared while Jō was at the Lake of Rage. Later, it was the second Pokémon used in the Pokémon League.}}
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
{{TrainerPoké
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} is Lance's main Pokémon. In addition to {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, he also uses it to fly around. 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 against {{TR|Tyson}}'s two {{p|Fearow}} at the same time, as well as to help Lance {{pkmn2|caught|capture}} the [[Red Gyarados]] that was on a rampage in [[Mahogany Town]].
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Charizard JBA.png
|epnum=JBA5
|epname=Betting on the Name of the Strongest!
|desc=Lance's {{p|Charizard}} appeared in the Pokémon League. It battled against Jō's Totodile and lost to its {{m|Aqua Tail}}.
 
Charizard's known moves are {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}, and {{m|Dragon Claw}}.}}


It also appeared in ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'' where it helped Lance, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to stop the Legendary battle between {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Kyogre}} and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Groudon}}.}}
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Lance PM.png|thumb|145px|Lance in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Lance appears in ''[[PM036|Space Havoc!!]]'' as a regular Elite Four member. {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} meets him while on his trip in outer space. Lance gives Red three tests for him to handle. While Red did well on the first two, Lance managed to get on the space shuttle while Red and the gang were on. After the shuttle got destroyed, Lance flew away on his Dragonite while {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} had to deal with an upset {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}}.


Lance reappeared in ''[[PM038|The Final Battle!!]]'' where he destroyed a village. The villagers ask Red and his Pokémon to defeat Lance. During the match, Clefairy was still no match for his Dragonite, even the weapons he threw. However, when Lance was about to get beaten, Dragonite reveals how he met Lance, but the story is later found out to be a lie, and Lance runs off with his Dragonite, with Red and his Pokémon chasing him from behind.
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|trainer=Lance
|width=80
|pkmn=Gyarados
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance LoT.png
|main=Lance's Gyarados
|epnum=The Legend of Thunder!
|img=Lance Gyarados PM.png
|epname=The Legend of Thunder!
|epnum=PM036
|desc=Not much is known about Lance's regular {{p|Gyarados}}. Its only appearance was in {{jo|Marina}}'s fantasy in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.
|epname=Space Havoc!!
 
|desc={{p|Gyarados}} was the first test that Red and the gang had to handle. It popped out of a pool of water when Lance commanded it to do so.}}
None of Gyarados's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|trainer=Lance
|nick=Gyarados {{shinystar}}
|pkmn=Aerodactyl
|type1=Water
|type1=Rock
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Red Gyarados.png
|img=Lance Aerodactyl PM.png
|cap=Lance's Red Gyarados
|epnum=PM036
|epnum=EP235
|epname=Space Havoc!!
|epname=Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution
|desc={{p|Aerodactyl}} was the second test that Red and the gang had to handle. It appeared when Red went inside a museum, slapping Clefairy using its wing, which sent him bouncing around. Aerodactyl was very fast as it evaded an attack coming from Clefairy; however, Clefairy decided to trick Aerodactyl by luring it into a buffet. After Aerodactyl got full, it could not fly, and one punch coming from Clefairy sent it packing afterward.
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc={{main|Red Gyarados#In the anime|Red Gyarados}}


After being forced to [[Evolution|evolve]] as a part of an experiment by [[Team Rocket]], this Gyarados went on rampage until Lance managed to {{pkmn2|caught}} it. It was later used to stop the {{pkmn|battle}} between {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Kyogre}} and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Groudon}}.}}
None of Aerodactyl's moves are known.}}
 
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
|ja=千葉進歩 ''[[Susumu Chiba]]''
|en=[[Wayne Grayson]]
|da=Mathias Klenske
|fi=Tommi Haapaniemi
|he=עידו מוסרי ''Ido Moseri''
|pl=Aleksander Gawek
|pt_br=Francisco Freitas ([[EP235]]-[[EP236]])<br>Celso Alves ([[AG097]]-[[AG098]])
|es_la=Enzo Fortuny ([[EP235]]-[[EP236]])<br>Víctor Ugarte ([[AG097]])<br>Héctor Emmanuel Gómez ([[AG098]])
|es_eu=Jorge Saudinós ([[EP235]]-[[EP236]]) <br> Miguel Ángel Garzón ([[AG097]]-[[AG098]])}}
 
===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lance PO.png|250px|thumb|Lance in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Lance appeared briefly in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''. He was seen being challenged and defeated by {{OBP|Red|Origins}}, allowing Red move on to challenge {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}.


====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68
|main=yes
|main=yes
|trainer=Lance
|trainer=Lance
Line 1,799: Line 1,785:
|type1=Dragon
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Dragonite PO.png
|img=Lance Dragonite PM.png
|epnum=PO04
|epnum=PM036
|epname=File 4: Charizard
|epname=Space Havoc!!
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} is Lance's only known Pokémon. It was used to battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{p|Lapras}}, eventually being defeated by a [[super effective]] {{m|Ice Beam}}, winning the battle for Red.}}
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} is Lance's toughest Pokémon.}}


====Voice actors====
===Pokémon Zensho===
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
[[File:Lance Zensho.png|thumb|150px|Lance in Pokémon Zensho]]
|ja=川島得愛 ''Tokuyoshi Kawashima''
Lance appeared in [[PZ10]] as the final Elite Four member whom {{Zensho|Satoshi}} battled. Lance used his Dragonite, which was eventually defeated by {{Zensho|Satoshi's Charizard}}, allowing Satoshi to face his [[rival]], {{Zensho|Shigeru}}, in one final battle.
|en=Kirk Thornton
|es_eu=Antonio Cremades}}
 
===In Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Lance PG.png|250px|thumb|Lance in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Lance first appeared in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''. He was first seen talking about {{ga|Blue}}, the first {{pkmn|Trainer}} in a long time to collect eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s, with the rest of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]], and he instructed his colleagues to prepare themselves for the upcoming challenger. Later, he was the last of the Elite Four to be challenged by Blue. After a heated battle, Blue's {{p|Blastoise}} defeated Lance's {{p|Dragonite}} off-screen, making Blue the new Pokémon League Champion.
 
Lance reappeared in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]''. He and {{ga|Ethan}} were seen infiltrating the [[Team Rocket HQ]] in [[Mahogany Town]], destroying the radio wave generator and ruining [[Team Rocket]]'s plans to force Pokémon to evolve.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{| style="width:25%"
|main=yes
|-
|trainer=Lance
| {{InactivePoké|Lance|Dragonite|Lance Dragonite Zensho.png|Dragon|Flying|link=Lance's_Dragonite#In the Pokémon Zensho manga}}
|pkmn=Dragonite
|}
|type1=Dragon
{{-}}
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Dragonite PG.png
|epnum=PG03
|epname=The Challenger
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} is Lance's only known Pokémon. It was used to battle {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Blastoise}}, eventually being defeated off-screen. It was later used to battle the [[Red Gyarados]] and attack Team Rocket HQ.}}


====Voice actors====
==In the TCG==
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
This listing mentions or features Lance or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
|ja=細谷佳正 ''[[Yoshimasa Hosoya]]''
|en=Ben Diskin
|es_eu=Paco Gázquez
|pt_br=Raphael Rossatto}}


==In the manga==
{{cardlist/header|Lance's Pokémon|Colorless|char=yes}}
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Charizard|97}}|type=Fire|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=097/141}}
[[File:Lance Adventures.png|250px|thumb|Lance on his {{p|Aerodactyl}}]]
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Gyarados|98}}|type=Water|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=098/141}}
====History====
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Aerodactyl|99}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=099/141}}
====={{chap|Yellow}}=====
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Dragonite|100}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=100/141}}
Lance debuts in [[Vermilion City]] before the start of the Vermilion City Surfing Competition. He took control of the {{p|Dragonair}} that was to be offered as a prize to the winner. He then attacked Vermilion City and destroyed it, saying he was looking for something. When Yellow came after him he tried to capture [[Pika]] to please Agatha and Lorelei but once Pikachu learned {{m|Surf}} he too failed. Before the battle could continue, he mysteriously disappeared.
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Ampharos|101}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=101/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Kingdra|102}}|type=Water|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=102/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Lance's Charizard V (SWSH Promo 133)|Lance's Charizard]]{{TCGV}}|type=Fire|expanded=Yes|enset=SWSH Black Star Promos|ennum=SWSH133}}


He next appeared on [[Cerise Island]] battling [[Blaine]] and Yellow. When Blaine released {{adv|Mewtwo}}, Blaine and Yellow were able to gain the upper hand against Lance's Aerodactyl and his two Dragonair. However, due to Blaine's link with Mewtwo they could only battle together for about three minutes and with time running out Blaine decided to target Lance's Poké Balls so he couldn't call out any other Pokémon and would have to battle with his weakened Pokémon that were already out. He succeeded in destroying the balls only for Blaine to be knocked unconscious due to Mewtwo's time out being too long. Lance then chuckled to himself, revealing that he had called his Pokémon out of their balls before the battle even began.
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Colorless}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's TM 01|128}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=128/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's TM 02|129}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=129/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Lance ♢ (Dragon Majesty 61)|Lance]] {{Prism Star}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Dragon Majesty|enrarity=Rare Prism|ennum=61/70|jpset=Dragon Storm|jprarity=PR|jpnum=050/053}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Silver Tempest|Lance|159}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Silver Tempest|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=159/195|jpset=Paradigm Trigger|jprarity=U|jpnum=096/098|enset2=Silver Tempest|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=192/195|jpset2=Paradigm Trigger|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=114/098|enset3=Silver Tempest|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=206/195|jpset3=Paradigm Trigger|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=122/098}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}


[[File:Lance HGSS Adventures.png|left|thumb|210px|Lance during the ninth chapter]]
==Trivia==
During Lance's battle with Yellow both of them were equally matched, Lance luring the battle out onto the top of Cerise Island, a volcano. Lance then once again gained the upper hand by having his Gyarados and Dragonair make green, red, and blue bubbles so they could not be detected in sunlight. Just when it seemed when Yellow was about to lose, {{adv|Giovanni}} arrived and helped subdue Lance, using his {{p|Rhyhorn}} to create a sandstorm to make the bubbles visible. But this capturing only proved to be part of his plan, as he needed Giovanni's Badge since it was the last Badge he needed for the Badge Energy Amplifier to summon {{DL|Tower duo (Adventures)|Lugia}}, so he lured Giovanni to the middle of the island so the Earth Badge would be automatically ripped from him and the Amplifier would automatically activate, summoning Lugia. Lance wanted Lugia to help accomplish his goals, but Yellow's Pokémon were able to drive Lugia away once they evolved and Yellow was able to channel their power into Pika's [[Moves not in the Pokémon games|Megavolt]]. This interested Lance, as he wanted to find out who Lugia's real owner was. It wasn't often that he lost control of dragon-like Pokémon.
[[File:Lance Dragonite Barrier RGB.png|frame|Lance's Dragonite using {{m|Barrier}} in {{game3|Red and Green|Red, Green|s}}, and {{game3|Red and Blue|Blue|s}}]]
[[File:Lance Aerodactyl Rock Slide GSC.png|frame|Lance's Aerodactyl using {{m|Rock Slide}} in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}]]
* As of [[Generation VII]], Lance uses the fewest Pokémon of his specialty type out of any Elite Four member in any one battle, using only one Dragon-type, his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}, in his first battle with the player. This distinction was previously held by [[Flint]] of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]] who only used two Fire-type Pokémon in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Lance has two Pokémon with moves they [[Game move errors|cannot normally learn]]: the {{p|Dragonite}} that knows {{m|Barrier}} that he uses in {{game3|Red and Green|Red, Green|s}}, and {{game3|Red and Blue|Blue|s}}, as well as the {{p|Aerodactyl}} that knows {{m|Rock Slide}} that he uses in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, while Aerodactyl only learns Rock Slide since [[Generation III]].
** In 2016, a Dragonite with Barrier was released to participants of the "Kanto Classic" Wi-Fi tournament to commemorate this.
* In Round 2 of the Japanese version of [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Lance's {{p|Feraligatr}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} both hold [[Quick Claw]]s, despite the Item Clause being in effect in battles with him. The international versions correct this by having Feraligatr hold a [[Mystic Water]] instead.
* In every game in which he is fought except for {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, Lance uses at least one Pokémon that knows the move {{m|Hyper Beam}} during both his initial fight and his rematch.
** In addition to Black 2 and White 2, [[Pokémon Stadium]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} are the only other games in which Hyper Beam is not known by every member of Lance's party.
* Starting in {{game|Yellow}}, Lance has red hair, while a card depicting him in {{OBP|Monopoly: Pokémon Edition|1999}}, which was made prior to Yellow, shows artwork of him with purple hair.
* With the exception of {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, all of Lance's teams feature just as many if not more {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, despite Lance being a {{type|Dragon}} specialist.
* Lance is the only Trainer the {{player}} can battle as a partner in a Double Battle ([[Team Rocket HQ]]), against in a Double Battle ([[Dragon's Den]]), and against in a Single Battle (as {{pkmn|Champion}}).
* In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, Lance and the [[Elite Four]]'s motivations are similar to the plans of [[N]] and [[Team Plasma]]. Both pretend to summon a Legendary Pokémon ({{p|Lugia}} or {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} respectively) in order to create a utopia for Pokémon.
* Lance is the only character that appears in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] who is or used to be an Elite Four member.
** Lance is also the only Champion in the Pokémon World Tournament who can be battled [[Challenge the Champion Lance!|outside]] the [[Champions Tournament]].
* In Lance's {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} [[rematch]], each of his Pokémon has a double weakness.
** Additionally, his initial Champion team and his team during his [[Dragon's Den]] [[Multi Battle]] match has more Flying-types than Dragon-types, despite specializing in Dragon-type Pokémon.
* Including spin-off games, Lance has used the most [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]] in all his teams throughout the games, having used {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, and {{p|Hydreigon}}.


====={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
==Names==
Lance disappeared for a while, investigating Lugia and working behind the scenes. He gave {{adv|Silver}} advice on how to defeat Team Rocket in [[Johto]], as well as a Pupitar (which Silver promptly returned, now evolved as a Tyranitar, after awakening from his comatose state following the incident at the [[Lake of Rage]]). Working through Silver, Lance tried to help defeat the [[Masked Man]]. After this was fulfilled, Lance is briefly seen flying on his {{p|Aerodactyl}} watching the horizon during part of {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s speech on the radio.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border:3px solid #{{dragon color}}"
 
|-
====={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
! Language
Lance calls Professor Oak to tell him about the newly revived Team Rocket's plan to obtain the [[Mythical Pokémon]], {{p|Arceus}}. He requests that a [[Pokédex holder]] be sent to meet him at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]], so Professor Oak sends {{adv|Gold}}, as he was out of available people. Although he arrives there, Lance never shows up, but his Dragonite attacks the area in an injured frenzy. Gold manages to defeat Dragonite and sets off to find out what happened to its Trainer.
! Name
 
! Origin
After chasing Arceus to the [[Ruins of Alph]], Gold encounters an injured Lance there. Lance reveals that he was ambushed by [[Petrel|someone]] earlier and wasn't able to meet with him. When Gold tries to calm the rampaging Alpha Pokémon, Lance tells him that Arceus is angry at humanity and will only be stopped by someone who can open their heart to it. Because of this, Lance states that Gold will not be able to connect with Arceus until he is able to connect with his [[Togebo|own Pokémon]]. Annoyed, Gold sets off to face Arceus anyway and has [[Bugsy]] take care of Lance in the meantime. Before [[Togebo]] leaves, Lance hands it a [[Shiny Stone]], just in case. He also reveals that Gold hadn't connected with his Togebo.
|- style="background:#FFF"
 
| Japanese
As Gold continues to battle Arceus, Lance sets off to find someone else who can help with the battle. Later, he returns with Giovanni and [[Pryce]] to combat the {{adv|Creation trio|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina}} which {{adv|Arceus}} had created on the [[Sinjoh Ruins|Mystri Stage]]. There, Lance faces Palkia while Giovanni battles Giratina, and Pryce battles Dialga. With his Dragonite's ability to redirect its Hyper Beam, Palkia's ability to manipulate space with {{m|Spacial Rend}} is rendered useless as all redirected attacks are sent back to its original target.
| ワタル ''Wataru''
 
| From 綿 ''wata'' ({{wp|cotton}}) and possibly from 海神 "{{wp|watatsumi}}"
It is later revealed that when Lance went to go find help, he arrived at the [[Ilex Forest]], where he heard the voice of Pryce, who was trapped in the crack in time. Upon arriving, he found Giovanni, who was attacking Pryce in a fit of rage. He asks the two men to put aside their differences and help him stop the destruction of Johto. After the battle had ended, Gold asks how Lance was defeated by a coward like Petrel. Lance reveals that Petrel defeated him by disguising himself as {{adv|Yellow}}, the person with the same powers and birthplace as him. At the end of the chapter, Giovanni entrusts the training of Silver to Lance and Pryce, his two former teachers, so that he can one day face his son.
|- style="background:#FFF"
 
| English, Spanish, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
====Character====
| Lance
Lance is primarily a villain. As the leader of the Elite Four, he wishes to exterminate the human race, save for a few people who he deems to be kind enough to Pokémon. Apparently also from [[Viridian Forest]], Lance was blessed with the powers of the Viridian Forest, just like {{adv|Yellow}} was. Lance has the power to telepathically communicate with Pokémon, as well as heal their wounds. Lance also has the ability to control or brainwash any Dragon-type Pokémon, as well as most Pokémon similar to Dragons (such as Aerodactyl or Tyranitar).
| From ''{{wp|lance}}'', a weapon used by knights who fought dragons in legends and fairy tales
 
|- style="background:#FFF"
====Pokémon====
| German
This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga:
| Siegfried
=====On hand=====
| From ''{{wp|Sigurd|Siegfried}}'', a legendary hero who slayed a dragon named {{wp|Fafnir}}
{{TrainerPoké
|- style="background:#FFF"
|main=yes
| French
|trainer=Lance
| Peter
|pkmn=Dragonite
| Possibly from ''{{wp|petard}}'', a medieval weapon
|stage1=Dratini
|- style="background:#FFF"
|stage2=Dragonair
| Korean
|type1=Dragon
| 목호 ''Mokho''
|type2=Flying
| From 목화 (木花) ''mokhwa'' (cotton)
|img=Lance Dragonite Adventures.png
|- style="background:#FFF"
|epnum=PS063
|rowspan=5|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|epname=Extricated from Exeggutor
| 阿渡 ''Ā Dù''{{tt|*|Games}}
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} was raised as a {{p|Dragonair}} that evolved from a {{p|Dratini}}, which he owned since childhood. It is considered to be Lance's strongest Pokémon, and boasts a hide so thick that it can withstand continued exposure to the heat of lava (and regular attacks are all ineffective).}}
|rowspan=3| From the Japanese name 渡 ''Wataru''
 
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{TrainerPoké
| 渡 ''Dù''{{tt|*|Anime, Adventures (Jilin Publishing first edition)}}
|trainer=Lance
|- style="background:#FFF"
|pkmn=Gyarados
| 小渡 ''Xiǎo Dù''{{tt|*|Adventures (Ching Win Publishing, Jilin Publishing reprint)}}
|stage1=Magikarp
|- style="background:#FFF"
|type1=Water
| 彌 ''Mí''{{tt|*|Zensho}}
|type2=Flying
| From the Japanese name 彌 ''Wataru''
|img=Lance Dratini Magikarp Adventures.png
|- style="background:#FFF"
|cap=Lance's Magikarp
| 華達爾 ''Huádá'ěr''{{tt|*|Pocket Monster (manga)}}
|img2=Lance Gyarados Adventures.png
| Transliteration of his Japanese name. Contains 華 ''huá'', magnificent
|img2_size=160px
|- style="background:#FFF"
|epnum=PS063
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|epname=Extricated from Exeggutor
| 阿渡 ''A Douh''{{tt|*|Games}}
|desc={{p|Gyarados}} was used to shield Lance from the lava on Cerise Island using its bubbles. It evolved from a {{p|Magikarp}}.
| From the Japanese name 渡 ''Wataru''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Indonesian
| Lance<br>Lens (only used in the localization of the {{TCG ID|Dragon Majesty|Lance ♢|61}} card)
| Same as English name<br>Similar to his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Ленс ''Lens''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| วาตารุ ''Wataru''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Wataru
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}


Gyarados's known moves are {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}
==Related articles==
 
* [[a:Category:Lance|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|gender=male
|pkmn=Dragonair (×2)
|type1=Dragon
|img=Lance Dragonair Adventures.png
|cap=Lance's Dragonair
|epnum=PS060
|epname=Breath of the Dragonair Part 1
|desc=These {{p|Dragonair}} are Lance's mainly-used ones in his Dragonair army. One of them first appeared in a Surfing Contest as a prize. During the contest, Lance brainwashes the Dragonair and it starts launching Whirlpools at the surfers, bringing them down to the sea. Yellow finds out that Lance was responsible for this and battles his Dragonair and loses. Lance used these Dragonair to shield himself from the lava on Cerise Island by using bubbles. Yellow is once again in his clutches as they, along with Gyarados were responsible for the shaking of the mountain. The two Dragonair have four unique abilities: the first is to cross the seas and skies, the second is changing the direction of energy blasts, the third is controlling the weather (which is used in Lance's first fight against Yellow), and the fourth is combining their attacks. Lance usually uses only the first two when fighting opponents, the third against stronger ones, and all four only a few times.
 
Dragonair's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Wrap}}, {{m|Dragon Rage}}, {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, and {{m|Slam}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Aerodactyl
|type1=Rock
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Aerodactyl Adventures.png
|epnum=PS053
|epname=Can't Catch Caterpie!
|desc=Lance's {{p|Aerodactyl}} is mostly used for {{m|Fly|air transportation}}. It was used in the final battle against {{adv|Yellow}}'s Pokémon, mostly for carrying Lance while he issued commands to the rest of his Pokémon.
 
Aerodactyl's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Supersonic}}, and {{m|Wing Attack}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|gender=male
|pkmn=Tyranitar
|stage1=Pupitar
|type1=Rock
|type2=Dark
|img=Lance Pupitar Adventures.png
|img_size=160px
|cap=Lance's Pupitar
|img2=Lance Tyranitar Adventures.png
|img2_size=160px
|cap2=Lance's Tyranitar
|epnum=PS111
|epname=Tyranitar War
|desc=Lance gave his {{p|Tyranitar}} to Silver when he was a {{p|Pupitar}}. Tyranitar made his first official appearance when he was battling Gold and easily defeating Gold's entire team until he got subdued by [[Togebo]]'s {{m|Double-Edge}}. After battling Lugia at the Whirl Islands, Tyranitar was returned to Lance as Silver was not able to fully control him.
 
Tyranitar's only known move is {{m|Sandstorm}}, his Ability is {{a|Sand Stream}}, and he has a Quirky nature.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Dragonair (multiple)
|type1=Dragon
|img=Lance other Dragonair Adventures.png
|cap=Lance's other Dragonair
|epnum=PS069
|epname=Playing Horsea
|desc=These {{p|Dragonair}} are Lance's Dragon army that are used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. They are first seen attacking [[Cinnabar Gym]] while {{tc|Super Nerd|Miles}} and [[Evan]] are inside.
 
None of Dragonair's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|img=Lance Dragonite Dragonair Aerodactyl Adventures.png
|cap=Lance's other Dragonite
|epnum=PS069
|epname=Playing Horsea
|desc=This {{p|Dragonite}} was in charge of commanding Lance's Dragon army that are used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. They are first seen attacking [[Cinnabar Gym]] while {{tc|Super Nerd|Miles}} and [[Evan]] are inside.
 
None of Dragonite's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Aerodactyl (multiple)
|type1=Rock
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Dragonite Dragonair Aerodactyl Adventures.png
|cap=Lance's other Aerodactyl
|epnum=PS069
|epname=Playing Horsea
|desc=These {{p|Aerodactyl}} are Lance's Dragon army that are used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. They are first seen attacking [[Cinnabar Gym]] while {{tc|Super Nerd|Miles}} and [[Evan]] are inside.
 
None of Aerodactyl's moves are known.}}
 
=====Released=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Tower duo (Adventures)
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Lugia
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Lugia Adventures.png
|epnum=PS088
|epname=The Beedrill All and End All
|desc=Lance summoned {{p|Lugia}} to complete his plans of creating a utopia for Pokémon where humans that abuse Pokémon or destroy their habitats would be no more. However, this plan did not work as Lance was eventually beaten, and the Badge Amplifier energy Lugia had absorbed transferred to the soils of mainland Kanto, where it would spread life instead of bringing about death. As a result, it fled from Lance.
 
It was seen again in the [[Whirl Islands]] where it was on a rampage after being controlled by the [[Masked Man]], who caught it just as {{adv|Gold}}, {{adv|Silver}}, and {{adv|Crystal}} were about to. Using its {{m|Aeroblast}} with {{DL|Tower duo (Adventures)|Ho-Oh}}'s {{m|Sacred Fire}} to demolish the league, the two remained nearly unstoppable until {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Raikou}} appeared alongside [[Misty|their]] [[Blaine|new]] [[Lt. Surge|Trainers]] to fight the villain and free them. Eventually, after much turmoil, Lugia once again fled along with Ho-Oh.}}
 
=====Status unknown=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Horsea
|type1=Water
|img=Lance Horsea Adventures.png
|epnum=PS168
|epname=The Last Battle II
|desc={{p|Horsea}} was seen in a flashback of Lance's and Clair's childhood.
 
None of Horsea's moves are known.}}
 
===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
[[File:Lance JBA.png|thumb|200px|Lance in Jō's Big Adventure]]
Lance meets [[Jō]] when he was witnessing the [[Red Gyarados]] go on a rampage in the Lake of Rage. He assists Jō in fighting the Red Gyarados. After finding out that Ariana and Petrel were responsible for the incident in the Lake of Rage, Lance has a Tag Battle with them with Jō as his partner. Lance and Jō manage to defeat them with Dragonite's {{m|Twister}}. Lance is revealed to become the Champion of the Pokémon League and battles Jō. Jō single-handedly defeats him with Totodile.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Lance
|width=74
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Dragonite JBA.png
|epnum=JBA4
|epname=Jō VS Team Rocket
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} first appeared while Jō was at the Lake of Rage. Later, it was the second Pokémon used in the Pokémon League.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Charizard JBA.png
|epnum=JBA5
|epname=Betting on the Name of the Strongest!
|desc=Lance's {{p|Charizard}} appeared in the Pokémon League. It battled against Jō's Totodile and lost to its {{m|Aqua Tail}}.
 
Charizard's known moves are {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}, and {{m|Dragon Claw}}.}}
 
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
[[File:Lance PM.png|thumb|145px|Lance in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Lance appears in ''[[PM036|Space Havoc!!]]'' as a regular Elite Four member. {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} meets him while on his trip in outer space. Lance gives Red three tests for him to handle. While Red did well on the first two, Lance managed to get on the space shuttle while Red and the gang was on. After the shuttle got destroyed, Lance flew away on his Dragonite while {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} had to deal with an upset {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}}.
 
Lance reappeared in ''[[PM038|The Final Battle!!]]'' where he destroyed a village. The villagers ask Red and his Pokémon to defeat Lance. During the match, Clefairy was still no match for his Dragonite, even the weapons that he threw at it. However, when Lance was about to get beaten, Dragonite reveals its story about how he met Lance. However, the story is later found out to be a lie, and Lance ran off with his Dragonite, with Red and his Pokémon chasing him from behind.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|width=80
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Gyarados PM.png
|epnum=PM036
|epname=Space Havoc!!
|desc={{p|Gyarados}} was the first test that Red and the gang had to handle. It popped out of a pool of water when Lance commanded it to do so. Gyarados was proven to be a challenge when it kept on hiding in the water and used its tail at one point to slap {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}. Clefairy tied {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|Pocket Monsters}} to a fishing line and threw him to the pool of water to find Gyarados. After Pikachu went inside Gyarados's mouth, Pikachu shocked it, defeating Gyarados.
 
None of Gyarados's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Aerodactyl
|type1=Rock
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Aerodactyl PM.png
|epnum=PM036
|epname=Space Havoc!!
|desc={{p|Aerodactyl}} was the second test that Red and the gang had to handle. It appeared when Red went inside a museum. It slapped Clefairy using its wing which sent him bouncing around. Aerodactyl was very fast as it evaded an attack coming from Clefairy. Clefairy decided to trick Aerodactyl by luring it into a buffet. After Aerodactyl got full, it was unable to fly. One punch coming from Clefairy sent it packing afterwards.
 
None of Aerodactyl's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Lance
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Lance Dragonite PM.png
|epnum=PM036
|epname=Space Havoc!!
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} is Lance's toughest Pokémon.}}
 
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
[[File:Lance Zensho.png|thumb|150px|Lance in Pokémon Zensho]]
Lance appeared in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'' as the final Elite Four member whom {{Zensho|Satoshi}} battled. Lance used his Dragonite, which was eventually defeated by {{Zensho|Satoshi's Charizard}}, allowing Satoshi to face his [[rival]], {{Zensho|Shigeru}}, in one final battle.
 
====Pokémon====
{| style="width:25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lance|Dragonite|Lance Dragonite Zensho.png|Dragon|Flying|link=Lance's_Dragonite#In the Pokémon Zensho manga}}
|}
{{-}}
 
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Lance or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
 
{{cardlist/header|Lance's Pokémon|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Charizard|97}}|type=Fire|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=097/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Gyarados|98}}|type=Water|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=098/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Aerodactyl|99}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=099/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Dragonite|100}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=100/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Ampharos|101}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=101/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's Kingdra|102}}|type=Water|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=102/141}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Colorless}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's TM 01|128}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=128/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lance's TM 02|129}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=129/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Dragon Majesty|Lance ♢|61}}|type=Supporter|enset=Dragon Majesty|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=61/70|jpset=Dragon Storm|jprarity=PR|jpnum=050/053}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}
 
==Trivia==
[[File:Lance Dragonite Barrier RGB.png|frame|Lance's Dragonite using {{m|Barrier}} in {{game3|Red and Green|Red, Green|s}}, and {{game3|Red and Blue|Blue|s}}]]
[[File:Lance Aerodactyl Rock Slide GSC.png|frame|Lance's Aerodactyl using {{m|Rock Slide}} in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}]]
[[File:Lance Team Magma.png|200px|thumb|Lance disguised as a Team Magma Grunt]]
* Lance has two Pokémon with moves they [[Game move errors|cannot normally learn]]: the {{p|Dragonite}} that knows {{m|Barrier}} that he uses in {{game3|Red and Green|Red, Green|s}}, and {{game3|Red and Blue|Blue|s}}, as well as the {{p|Aerodactyl}} that knows {{m|Rock Slide}} that he uses in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}.
** In 2016, a Dragonite with Barrier was released to participants of the "Kanto Classic" Wi-Fi tournament to commemorate this.
* Starting in {{game|Yellow}}, Lance has red hair, while a card depicting him in {{OBP|Monopoly: Pokémon Edition|1999}}, which was made prior to Yellow, shows artwork of him with purple hair.
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Lance has disguised himself as a member of a [[villainous teams|villainous team]] twice: as a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in ''[[EP235|Talkin' Bout an Evolution]]'' and later as a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}} in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]''.
* Lance is the only Trainer the {{player}} can battle with in a Double Battle ([[Team Rocket HQ]]), against in a Double Battle ([[Dragon's Den]]), and against in a Single Battle (as {{pkmn|Champion}}).
* In his appearance in [[Generation II]], Lance is the only Champion who does not use any Pokémon introduced in the same generation in which he is Champion.
* In the {{pkmn|manga}}, Lance and the [[Elite Four]]'s motivations are similar to the plans of [[N]] and [[Team Plasma]]. Both pretend to summon a Legendary Pokémon ({{p|Lugia}} or {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} respectively) in order to create an utopia for Pokémon.
* Lance is the only character that appears in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] who is or used to be an Elite Four member.
** Lance is also the only Champion in the Pokémon World Tournament who can be battled [[Challenge the Champion Lance!|outside]] the [[Champions Tournament]].
* Lance appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. He uses a {{p|Dragonite}} to battle.
 
==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border:3px solid #{{dragon color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ワタル ''Wataru''
| From 綿 ''wata'' (cotton) and 渡る ''wataru'' (crossing)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Italian, Spanish,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
| Lance
| From ''{{wp|lance}}'', a weapon used by knights who fought dragons in legends and fairy tales
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Peter
| Possibly from ''{{wp|petard}}'', a medieval weapon
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Siegfried
| From ''{{wp|Sigurd|Siegfried}}'', a legendary hero who slayed a dragon named {{wp|Fafnir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 목호 ''Mokho''
| From 목화 (木花) ''mokhwa'', cotton
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan=5|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 阿渡 ''Ā Dù''{{tt|*|Games}}
|rowspan=3| From the Japanese name 渡 ''Wataru''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 渡 ''Dù''{{tt|*|Anime, Adventures (Jilin Publishing first edition)}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 小渡 ''Xiǎo Dù''{{tt|*|Adventures (Ching Win Publishing, Jilin Publishing reprint)}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 彌 ''Mí''{{tt|*|Zensho}}
| From the Japanese name 彌 ''Wataru''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 華達爾 ''Huádá'ěr''{{tt|*|Pocket Monster (manga)}}
| Transliteration of his Japanese name. Contains 華 ''huá'', magnificent
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 阿渡 ''A Douh''{{tt|*|Games}}
| From the Japanese name 渡 ''Wataru''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| วาตารุ ''Wataru''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Wataru
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Ленс ''Lens''
| Transliteration of his English name.
|}
{{-}}


==Related articles==
==References==
* [[a:Category:Lance|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Lance
ワタル Wataru
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Lance.png
Art from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Age Unknown
Gender Male
Eye color Brown
Yellow*
Hair color Carmine
Hometown Blackthorn City*
Viridian City*
Region Johto*
Kanto*
Relatives Clair (cousin), Master (grandfather)
Mentioned parents (Adventures)
Trainer class Elite FourRBYFRLGPE
ChampionGSCHGSS
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, IX
Counterpart(s) Lance (Masters)
Games Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!
Stadium, Stadium 2, Masters EX
English voice actor Bill Millsap[1] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Toshiyuki Morikawa[2] (Masters EX)
Member of Indigo League
Rank Elite FourRBYFRLGPE
ChampionGSCHGSS
Specializes in Dragon types
Anime series Pokémon the Series
Pokémon Origins
Pokémon Generations
Debut Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution (Series)
File 4: Charizard (Origins)
The Challenger (Generations)
Counterpart(s) Lance (anime)
English voice actor Wayne Grayson (Series)
Robert Buchholz (Origins)
Ben Diskin (Generations)
Japanese voice actor Susumu Chiba (Series)
Tokuyoshi Kawashima (Origins)
Yoshimasa Hosoya (Generations)
Manga series Pokémon Adventures
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Pokémon Zensho
Debut A Charizard...and a Champion (Adventures)
Clash!! Jō VS Team Rocket (JBA)
Space Havoc!! (PPM)
Sekiei Plateau (Zensho)

Lance (Japanese: ワタル Wataru) is a Dragon-type Trainer, a member of the Indigo Elite Four in Generations I, III, and VII, and the Pokémon Champion of the Indigo Plateau in Generations II and IV.

In the core series games

In Generations I, III, and VII, Lance is the fourth and final member of the Kanto Elite Four. He must be defeated before facing BlueRBYFRLG/TracePE, the Pokémon League Champion. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it is revealed he has a Key Stone and Charizardite X, which he uses in rematches against the player after they become Champion. By the Generation II and IV games, he has proceeded to become Pokémon League Champion, due to Red taking a leave of absence from his position to continue his training at Mt. Silver, and leaving Lance to take Red's place as Champion.

He raises Dragon-type Pokémon and Pokémon that are dragon-like in appearance, which are both hard to catch and raise, and prefers the superiority of Dragon-type Pokémon, believing them to be virtually indestructible.

Known as a cool and heroic Trainer, Lance has a large fan following and seems to like capes, as he is often seen buying identical capes at the Celadon Department Store.

Lance's grandfather is the elder of a famous clan of Dragon Masters. Clair is his cousin, and his hometown is Blackthorn City.

In the Generation II games and their remakes, the player first encounters Lance at the Lake of Rage, where he watches the player battle the Red Gyarados. Afterwards, he appears in Mahogany Town to help the player fight Team Rocket at the Team Rocket HQ. Lance rewards the player with the HM for Whirlpool for helping him put an end to Team Rocket's sinister plans. In the remakes, he also teams up with the player in a Multi Battle against Ariana during these events. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, he and Clair can also be faced in another Multi Battle at Dragon's Den during the post-game.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Lance represents Johto at the Pokémon World Tournament, taking part in the Champions Tournament.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Professor Kukui reveals that he challenged Lance at one point, with Pokémon Masters EX specifying that Lance was the Indigo League Champion at that time. The end result of their battle is unknown, however.

Fame Checker

This is a list of the Fame Checker's information on Lance in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Pokémon League - Lance
  • What does this person do?
"I lead the Elite Four. You can call me Lance the dragon Trainer."
Pokémon League - Lance
  • Favorite kind of Pokémon?
"You know that dragons are mythical Pokémon. They're hard to catch and raise, but their powers are superior. They're virtually indestructible. There's no being clever with them."
Saffron City - Woman*
  • What is this person like?
"He stands for justice! He's cool, and yet passionate!
He's the greatest, Lance!"
Celadon Dept. Store - Girl*
  • "We have a customer, Lance, who occasionally comes. He always buys capes.
I wonder... Does he have many identical capes at home?"
Indigo Plateau - Pokémon Journal*
  • Family and friends?
"Lance's grandfather is thought to be the elder of a famous clan of dragon masters."
Indigo Plateau - Kid*
  • Family and friends?
"From what I've heard, Lance has a cousin who's a Gym Leader somewhere far away."
Message from Lance
  • From: Lance
  • To: [Player]
"I'm considering going back to my hometown. I want to retrain my Dragon-type Pokémon and strengthen them.
I'd like to invite you to my hometown someday."

Pokémon

This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the video games in which he has appeared.

Pokémon Red and Blue

Lance has one Hyper Potion per Pokémon, using it 50% of the time if their HP falls below 20%.



Pokémon Yellow

Lance has one Hyper Potion per Pokémon, using it 50% of the time if their HP falls below 20%.



Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Lance has a Full Heal and a Full Restore.



Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Lance has two Full Restores in both battles.

First battle



Rematch



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Multi Battle with the player

Lance battles alongside the player against Ariana and a Team Rocket Grunt in the Team Rocket HQ.



First battle

Lance has four Full Restores in both battles.



Rematch



Multi Battle with Clair

Lance and Clair have two Full Restores each.



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Lance uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. Outside of the event-exclusive tournament, he will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Dragonite.

Champions Tournament



Challenge the Champion Lance!



Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

First battle



Rematch



In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium

Lance appears in Pokémon Stadium's Gym Leader Castle as the final member of the Elite Four. This is the only game to date where he isn't seen using his Dragonite.

Pokémon

Round 1



Round 2



Pokémon Stadium 2

Lance returns in Pokémon Stadium 2, where he serves as the final Trainer in the Johto Gym Leader Castle and must be defeated in order to gain access to the Kanto Gym Leader Castle.

During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with Clair.

Pokémon

Round 1



Round 2

In the Japanese version, Feraligatr's held item is Quick Claw instead of Mystic Water (despite item clause being a rule).



In the spin-off games

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

Lance appears as an opponent in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge. He uses a Dragonite to battle.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Lance (Masters)

Lance, in his Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver design, forms a sync pair with Dragonite, Gyarados, and Dragonair in Pokémon Masters EX. Lance became a playable sync pair on December 26, 2019.

Lance has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories, Legendary Adventures and the Villain Arc.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#077 VSLance Masters.png Lance #0149 MastersIcon0149.png Dragonite♂
Dragon
DragonIC Masters.png 		Ice
IceIC Masters.png 		Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#077 VSLance New Year 2021 Masters.png New Year's 2021
Lance 		#0130 MastersIcon0130.png Gyarados♂
Flying
FlyingIC Masters.png 		Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#077 VSLance Masters.png Lance #0148 MastersIcon0148.png Dragonair♂
Dragon
DragonIC Masters.png 		Ice
IceIC Masters.png 		Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Variety Sync Pair Scout

Gallery

Artwork

Red Blue Lance.png Crystal Lance.png FireRed LeafGreen Lance.png HeartGold SoulSilver Lance.png
Official artwork from
Red and Blue 		Official artwork from Crystal Official artwork from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Official artwork from HeartGold and SoulSilver by Ken Sugimori[3]
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Confronting Chase and Elaine Concept art from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Sprites and models

In the core series

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Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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White 2 		Overworld model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

In other games

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Portrait from
Stadium 		Portraits from
Stadium 2 		Portrait from the credits in
Stadium 2

Quotes

Main article: Lance/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Lance in the anime
Main article: Lance (anime)

Lance is a recurring character in the anime. He debuted in Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution where he assisted in calming the Red Gyarados of the Lake of Rage. He later returned in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire during the climax of the Team Aqua and Team Magma arc, and took part in the Masters Eight Tournament in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Pokémon Origins

Lance in Pokémon Origins

Lance appeared briefly in File 4: Charizard. He was seen being challenged and defeated by Red, allowing Red move on to challenge Blue.

Pokémon

Lance Dragonite PO.png
Dragonite

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 川島得愛 Tokuyoshi Kawashima
English Kirk Thornton
European Spanish Antonio Cremades


Pokémon Generations

Lance in Pokémon Generations

Lance first appeared in The Challenger. He was first seen talking about Blue, the first Trainer in a long time to collect eight Gym Badges, with the rest of the Kanto Elite Four, and he instructed his colleagues to prepare themselves for the upcoming challenger. Later, he was the last of the Elite Four to be challenged by Blue. After a heated battle, Blue's Blastoise defeated Lance's Dragonite off-screen, making Blue the new Pokémon League Champion.

Lance reappeared in The Lake of Rage. He and Ethan were seen infiltrating the Team Rocket HQ in Mahogany Town, destroying the radio wave generator and ruining Team Rocket's plans to force Pokémon to evolve.

Pokémon

Lance Dragonite PG.png
Dragonite

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 細谷佳正 Yoshimasa Hosoya
English Ben Diskin
Brazilian Portuguese Raphael Rossatto
European Spanish Paco Gázquez


GOTCHA!

Lance briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Lance on his Aerodactyl

History

Red, Green & Blue arc

Lance was briefly seen in A Charizard...and a Champion with his fellow Elite Four, watching the finals of the Pokémon League.

Yellow arc

Lance debuts in Vermilion City before the start of the Vermilion City Surfing Competition. He took control of the Dragonair that was to be offered as a prize to the winner, then attacked and destroyed Vermilion City, saying he was looking for something. When Yellow came after him, he tried to capture Pika to please Agatha and Lorelei, but once Pikachu learned Surf he too failed. Before the battle could continue, he mysteriously disappeared.

He next appeared on Cerise Island battling Blaine and Yellow. When Blaine released Mewtwo, Blaine and Yellow were able to gain the upper hand against Lance's Aerodactyl and his two Dragonair. However, due to Blaine's link with Mewtwo, they could only battle together for about three minutes, and with time running out, Blaine decided to target Lance's Poké Balls so he couldn't call out any other Pokémon and would have to battle with his weakened Pokémon that were already out. He succeeded in destroying the balls, only for Blaine to be knocked unconscious due to Mewtwo's time out being too long. Lance then chuckled to himself, revealing that he had called his Pokémon out of their balls before the battle began.

Lance during the ninth chapter

During Lance's battle with Yellow, as both of them were equally matched, Lance lured the battle out onto the top of Cerise Island, a volcano. Lance once again gained the upper hand by having his Gyarados and Dragonair make green, red, and blue bubbles so they could not be detected in sunlight. Just when it seemed when Yellow was about to lose, Giovanni arrived and helped subdue Lance, using his Rhyhorn to create a sandstorm to make the bubbles visible. But this capturing only proved to be part of his plan, as he needed Giovanni's Badge since it was the last Badge he needed for the Badge Energy Amplifier to summon Lugia, so he lured Giovanni to the middle of the island so the Earth Badge would be automatically ripped from him. The Amplifier would automatically activate, summoning Lugia. Lance wanted Lugia to help accomplish his goals. Still, Yellow's Pokémon could drive Lugia away once they evolved, and Yellow could channel their power into Pika's Megavolt. This interested Lance, as he wanted to find out who Lugia's real owner was. It wasn't often that he lost control of dragon-like Pokémon.

Prior to Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Lance disappeared for a while, investigating Lugia and working behind the scenes. As seen in a flashback in Returning Pupitar, he gave Silver advice on how to defeat Team Rocket in Johto, as well as a Pupitar.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Silver eventually returned Lance's Pupitar, now evolved as a Tyranitar, after awakening from his comatose state following the incident at the Lake of Rage. Working through Silver, Lance tried to help defeat the Masked Man. After this was fulfilled, Lance is briefly seen flying on his Aerodactyl watching the horizon during part of Professor Oak's speech on the radio. In The Last Battle II, it was revealed that he and Clair shared the same grandparents, but Lance's father had moved to Viridian City and married a woman there.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

In Secrets from Sneasel, it was revealed that Lance looked into the mind of Silver's Sneasel for clues regarding Silver's roots, but to no avail.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

Lance calls Professor Oak to tell him about the newly revived Team Rocket's plan to obtain the Mythical Pokémon, Arceus. He requests that a Pokédex holder be sent to meet him at the Pokéathlon Dome, so Professor Oak sends Gold, as he was out of available people. Although he arrives there, Lance never shows up, but his Dragonite attacks the area in an injured frenzy. Gold manages to defeat Dragonite and sets off to discover what happened to its Trainer.

Gold encounters an injured Lance thereafter chasing Arceus to the Ruins of Alph. Lance reveals that he was ambushed by someone earlier and couldn't meet with him. When Gold tries to calm the rampaging Alpha Pokémon, Lance tells him that Arceus is angry at humanity and will only be stopped by someone who can open their heart to it. Because of this, Lance states that Gold will not connect with Arceus until he can connect with his own Pokémon. Annoyed, Gold sets off to face Arceus anyway and has Bugsy take care of Lance in the meantime. Before Togebo leaves, Lance hands it a Shiny Stone, just in case. He also reveals that Gold hadn't connected with his Togebo.

As Gold continues to battle Arceus, Lance sets off to find someone who can help with the battle. Later, he returns with Giovanni and Pryce to combat the Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina which Arceus had created on the Mystri Stage. There, Lance faces Palkia while Giovanni battles Giratina, and Pryce battles Dialga. With his Dragonite's ability to redirect its Hyper Beam, Palkia's ability to manipulate space with Spacial Rend is rendered useless as all redirected attacks are sent back to its original target.

It is later revealed that when Lance went to find help, he arrived at the Ilex Forest, where he heard the voice of Pryce, who was trapped in the crack in time. Upon arriving, he found Giovanni attacking Pryce in a fit of rage. He asks the two men to put aside their differences and help him stop the destruction of Johto. After the battle had ended, Gold asks how a coward like Petrel defeated Lance, who reveals that Petrel defeated him by disguising himself as Yellow, the person with the same powers and birthplace as him. At the end of the chapter, Giovanni entrusts the training of Silver to Lance and Pryce, his two former teachers, so that he can one day face his son.

Character

Lance is primarily a villain. As the leader of the Elite Four, he wishes to exterminate the human race, save for a few people he deems to be kind enough to Pokémon. Apparently, also from Viridian Forest, Lance was blessed with the powers of the Viridian Forest, just like Yellow was. Lance has the power to communicate with Pokémon and heal their wounds telepathically. Lance also has the ability to control or brainwash any Dragon-type Pokémon, as well as most Pokémon similar to Dragons (such as Aerodactyl or Tyranitar).

Pokémon

This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga:

On hand
Lance's Dragonite
Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite
Main article: Lance's Dragonite

Dragonite was raised as a Dragonair that evolved from a Dratini, which he owned since childhood. It is considered to be Lance's strongest Pokémon and boasts a hide so thick that it can withstand continued exposure to the heat of lava (and regular attacks are all ineffective).

Debut Extricated from Exeggutor
Lance's Magikarp

Lance's Gyarados
Magikarp → Gyarados
Main article: Lance's Gyarados

Gyarados was used to shield Lance from the lava on Cerise Island using its bubbles. It evolved from a Magikarp.

Debut Extricated from Exeggutor
Lance's Dragonair
Dragonair (×2) ♂
These Dragonair are Lance's mainly-used ones in his Dragonair army. One of them first appeared in a Surfing Contest as a prize. Lance brainwashes the Dragonair during the contest, and it starts launching Whirlpools at the surfers, bringing them down to the sea. Yellow finds out that Lance was responsible for this and battles his Dragonair and loses. Lance used these Dragonair to shield himself from the lava on Cerise Island by using bubbles. Yellow is once again in his clutches as they, along with Gyarados, were responsible for the shaking of the mountain. The two Dragonair have four unique abilities: the first is to cross the seas and skies, the second is changing the direction of energy blasts, the third is controlling the weather (which is used in Lance's first fight against Yellow), and the fourth is combining their attacks. Lance usually uses only the first two when fighting opponents, the third against stronger ones, and all four only a few times.

Dragonair's known moves are Hyper Beam, Wrap, Dragon Rage, Agility, Bubble Beam, Slam, and Surf*, and their Ability is Shed Skin.

Debut Breath of the Dragonair Part 1
Lance's Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
Lance's Aerodactyl is mostly used for air transportation. It was used in the final battle against Yellow's Pokémon, mostly for carrying Lance while he issued commands to the rest of his Pokémon.

Aerodactyl's known moves are Hyper Beam, Supersonic, and Wing Attack.

Debut Can't Catch Caterpie!
Lance's Pupitar

Lance's Tyranitar
Pupitar → Tyranitar ♂
Lance gave his Tyranitar to Silver when he was a Pupitar. Tyranitar made his first official appearance when he was battling Gold and easily defeating Gold's entire team until he got subdued by Togebo's Double-Edge. After battling Lugia at the Whirl Islands, Tyranitar was returned to Lance as Silver was not able to fully control him.

Tyranitar's only known move is Sandstorm, his Ability is Sand Stream as a Tyranitar and Shed Skin as a Pupitar. He has a Quirky nature.

Debut Tyranitar War
Lance's other Dragonair
Dragonair (multiple)
These Dragonair are Lance's Dragon army that are used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. They are first seen attacking Cinnabar Gym while Miles and Evan are inside.

None of Dragonair's moves are known.

Debut Playing Horsea
Lance's other Dragonite
Dragonite
This Dragonite was in charge of commanding Lance's Dragon army that is used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. They are first seen attacking Cinnabar Gym while Miles and Evan are inside.

None of Dragonite's moves are known.

Debut Playing Horsea
Lance's other Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl (multiple)
These Aerodactyl are Lance's Dragon army that are used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. They are first seen attacking Cinnabar Gym while Miles and Evan are inside.

None of Aerodactyl's moves are known.

Debut Playing Horsea
Released
Lance's Lugia
Lugia
Main article: Tower duo (Adventures)

Lance summoned Lugia to complete his plans of creating a utopia for Pokémon where humans that abuse Pokémon or destroy their habitats would be no more. However, this plan did not work as Lance was eventually beaten, and the Badge Amplifier energy Lugia had absorbed transferred to the soils of mainland Kanto, where it would spread life instead of bringing about death. As a result, it fled from Lance.

It was seen again in the Whirl Islands where it was on a rampage after being controlled by the Masked Man, who caught it just as Gold, Silver, and Crystal were about to. Using its Aeroblast with Ho-Oh's Sacred Fire to demolish the league, the two remained nearly unstoppable until Suicune, Entei, and Raikou appeared alongside their new Trainers to fight the villain and free them. Eventually, after much turmoil, Lugia once again fled along with Ho-Oh.

Debut The Beedrill All and End All
Status unknown
Lance's Horsea
Horsea
Horsea was seen in a flashback of Lance's and Clair's childhood.

None of Horsea's moves are known.

Debut The Last Battle II

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Lance in Jō's Big Adventure

Lance meets Jō when he witnesses the Red Gyarados go on a rampage in the Lake of Rage. He assists Jō in fighting the Red Gyarados. After finding out that Ariana and Petrel were responsible for the incident in the Lake of Rage, Lance has a Tag Battle with them with Jō as his partner. Lance and Jō manage to defeat them with Dragonite's Twister. Lance is revealed to become the Champion of the Pokémon League and battles Jō, and Jō single-handedly defeats him with Totodile.

Pokémon

Lance's Dragonite
Dragonite
Main article: Lance's Dragonite

Dragonite first appeared while Jō was at the Lake of Rage. Later, it was the second Pokémon used in the Pokémon League.

Debut Jō VS Team Rocket
Lance's Charizard
Charizard
Lance's Charizard appeared in the Pokémon League. It battled against Jō's Totodile and lost to its Aqua Tail.

Charizard's known moves are Air Slash, Shadow Claw, and Dragon Claw.

Debut Betting on the Name of the Strongest!

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Lance in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Lance appears in Space Havoc!! as a regular Elite Four member. Red meets him while on his trip in outer space. Lance gives Red three tests for him to handle. While Red did well on the first two, Lance managed to get on the space shuttle while Red and the gang were on. After the shuttle got destroyed, Lance flew away on his Dragonite while Clefairy had to deal with an upset Professor Oak.

Lance reappeared in The Final Battle!! where he destroyed a village. The villagers ask Red and his Pokémon to defeat Lance. During the match, Clefairy was still no match for his Dragonite, even the weapons he threw. However, when Lance was about to get beaten, Dragonite reveals how he met Lance, but the story is later found out to be a lie, and Lance runs off with his Dragonite, with Red and his Pokémon chasing him from behind.

Pokémon

Lance's Gyarados
Gyarados
Main article: Lance's Gyarados

Gyarados was the first test that Red and the gang had to handle. It popped out of a pool of water when Lance commanded it to do so.

Debut Space Havoc!!
Lance's Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl was the second test that Red and the gang had to handle. It appeared when Red went inside a museum, slapping Clefairy using its wing, which sent him bouncing around. Aerodactyl was very fast as it evaded an attack coming from Clefairy; however, Clefairy decided to trick Aerodactyl by luring it into a buffet. After Aerodactyl got full, it could not fly, and one punch coming from Clefairy sent it packing afterward.

None of Aerodactyl's moves are known.

Debut Space Havoc!!
Lance's Dragonite
Dragonite
Main article: Lance's Dragonite

Dragonite is Lance's toughest Pokémon.

Debut Space Havoc!!

Pokémon Zensho

Lance in Pokémon Zensho

Lance appeared in PZ10 as the final Elite Four member whom Satoshi battled. Lance used his Dragonite, which was eventually defeated by Satoshi's Charizard, allowing Satoshi to face his rival, Shigeru, in one final battle.

Pokémon

Lance Dragonite Zensho.png
Dragonite


In the TCG

This listing mentions or features Lance or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Lance's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Lance's Charizard Fire       Pokémon VS Common 097/141
Lance's Gyarados Water       Pokémon VS Common 098/141
Lance's Aerodactyl Fighting       Pokémon VS Common 099/141
Lance's Dragonite Colorless       Pokémon VS Common 100/141
Lance's Ampharos Lightning       Pokémon VS Common 101/141
Lance's Kingdra Water       Pokémon VS Common 102/141
Lance's CharizardV Fire SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH133      
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Lance's TM 01 T [TM]       Pokémon VS Uncommon 128/141
Lance's TM 02 T [TM]       Pokémon VS Uncommon 129/141
Lance Prism Star Su Dragon Majesty Rare Prism 61/70 Dragon Storm PR 050/053
Lance Su Silver Tempest Uncommon 159/195 Paradigm Trigger U 096/098
Silver Tempest Rare Ultra 192/195 Paradigm Trigger SR 114/098
Silver Tempest Rare Rainbow 206/195 Paradigm Trigger HR 122/098
 


Trivia

Lance's Dragonite using Barrier in Red, Green, and Blue
Lance's Aerodactyl using Rock Slide in Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ワタル Wataru From 綿 wata (cotton) and possibly from 海神 "watatsumi"
English, Spanish, Italian,
Brazilian Portuguese 		Lance From lance, a weapon used by knights who fought dragons in legends and fairy tales
German Siegfried From Siegfried, a legendary hero who slayed a dragon named Fafnir
French Peter Possibly from petard, a medieval weapon
Korean 목호 Mokho From 목화 (木花) mokhwa (cotton)
Chinese (Mandarin) 阿渡 Ā Dù* From the Japanese name 渡 Wataru
渡 Dù*
小渡 Xiǎo Dù*
彌 Mí* From the Japanese name 彌 Wataru
華達爾 Huádá'ěr* Transliteration of his Japanese name. Contains 華 huá, magnificent
Chinese (Cantonese) 阿渡 A Douh* From the Japanese name 渡 Wataru
Indonesian Lance
Lens (only used in the localization of the Lance ♢ card) 		Same as English name
Similar to his English name
Russian Ленс Lens Transcription of his English name
Thai วาตารุ Wataru Transcription of his Japanese name
Vietnamese Wataru Transcription of his Japanese name

Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Bill Millsap on Twitter
  2. ↑ Pokémon Masters EX official Youtube channel (Japanese)
  3. ↑ Lance (Silver Tempest 159)


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Generations II and IV
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Pokémon Champions
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 • Marnie • Bede • Hop • Leaf • Nate • Rosa • Silver
Other
spin-offs 		Ronald (TCG GB) • Mark (TCG GB) • Mint (TCG GB) • Glenn (Pokkén)
Anime Lance • Cynthia • Wallace • Alder • Diantha • Steven • Ash Ketchum • Leon • Iris • Nemona
Other animation Blue (Origins) • Red (Origins) • Calem (Generations) • Edgar Troy (PttP) • Ava (PttP)
Adventures Professor Oak • Red • Sidney • Phoebe • Glacia • Drake • Steven • Wallace • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Leon • Mustard • Peony • Nemona
Other manga Shigeru (Zensho) • Satoshi (Zensho) • Rald (Battle Frontier)



Non-player characters in the core series games
Johto Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude
Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala
Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professors' aides


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