Lance (Japanese: ワタル Wataru) is a master Dragon-type trainer, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Pokémon trainers in Kanto and Johto.

Name References

In the Anime

Lance is a Pokémon Master famous in the Pokémon League. He is a member of an organization called the Pokémon G-Men.

When Team Rocket started up an evil scheme at the Lake of Rage, Lance showed up to investigate. He met Ash, Misty, and Brock there, saving the children from some formidable Rocket Grunts. Ash wanted to help Lance in his mission, but Lance said it was too dangerous. Knocking out a Rocket and taking his clothes, he was able to infiltrate their base. Team Rocket was trying to investigate the properties of a Red Gyarados so that they could learn how to force Pokémon to evolve. Lance was able to destroy Team Rocket's machine and blow up their laboratory. Ash was able to calm the Red Gyarados at first, but it continued to go berserk. Finally, Lance caught it to keep it from destroying Mahogany Town.

Lance later appeared again in Hoenn, where he infiltrated Team Magma and helped stop the rampage of Kyogre and Groudon.

His Japanese voice actor is 千葉進歩 Susumu Chiba, his English voice actor is Wayne Grayson and his Brazilian Portuguese voice actors are Francisco Freitas (Johto League), Celso Alves (Hoenn League).

Pokémon

This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the Pokémon anime.

• Gyarados (alternate color)
• Dragonite

In the Games

In Generation I, Lance is the fourth and final member of the Elite Four. He must be defeated before facing Blue, the League Champion. By the Generation II games, he has proceeded to become League Champion.

He raises dragon Pokémon, which are both hard to catch and raise, but he prefers the superiority of Dragon-type Pokémon, believing them to be virtually indestructable.

Known as a cool and heroic trainer, Lance has a large fan-following. Lance often buys identical capes at the Celadon Dept. Store.

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

Lance appeared at Mahogany Town to help the player fight Team Rocket in Johto.

Pokémon

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

Pokémon Red/Green/Blue

• Level 58 Gyarados: Dragon Rage, Leer, Hydro Pump, Hyper Beam
• Level 56 Dragonair: Agility, Slam, Dragon Rage, Hyper Beam
• Level 56 Dragonair: Agility, Slam, Dragon Rage, Hyper Beam
• Level 60 Aerodactyl: Supersonic, Bite, Take Down, Hyper Beam
• Level 62 Dragonite: Agility, Slam, Barrier, Hyper Beam

Pokémon Yellow

• Level 58 Gyarados: Dragon Rage, Leer, Hydro Pump, Hyper Beam
• Level 56 Dragonair: Thunderbolt, Slam, Thunder Wave, Hyper Beam
• Level 56 Dragonair: Wrap, Bubblebeam, Ice Beam, Hyper Beam
• Level 60 Aerodactyl: Wing Attack, Fly, Swift, Hyper Beam
• Level 62 Dragonite: Blizzard, Fire Blast, Thunder, Hyper Beam

Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen

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Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal

• Level 44 Gyarados: Surf, Rain Dance, Flail, Hyper Beam
• Level 47 Dragonite: Twister, Thunder Wave, Hyper Beam, Thunder
• Level 46 Aerodactyl: Rock Slide, Ancientpower, Wing Attack, Hyper Beam
• Level 47 Dragonite: Twister, Thunder Wave, Hyper Beam, Blizzard
• Level 46 Charizard: Flamethrower, Slash, Wing Attack, Hyper Beam
• Level 50 Dragonite: Outrage, Safeguard, Hyper Beam, Fire Blast

Pokémon Stadium

Pokémon Stadium 2

Fame Checker

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 City Department Store- Little Girl

• There's a rumor...
• 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- Young Man

• Family and friends?
• From what I've heard, Lance has a cousin who's a Gym Leader somewhere far away.

In the Pokémon Special Manga

Lance is primarily a villain in Pokémon Special. 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 City, Lance was blessed with the powers of the Viridian Forest as Yellow was. He 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).

Lance tried to summon Lugia on Cerise Island to help accomplish his goals, but Yellow's Pokémon were able to drive Lugia away. 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.

Lance disappeared for a while, investigating Lugia and working behind the scenes. He gave Silver advice on how to defeat Team Rocket in Johto, as well as a Tyranitar. Working through Silver, Lance tried to help defeat the Mask of Ice.

Pokémon

This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.

On Hand

• Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite
• Pupitar → Tyranitar
• Aerodactyl
• Magikarp → Gyarados
• Dragonair x2
• Horsea

Released

• Lugia (Temporarily had control of, fled)

In the TCG

Lance appeared in the Pokémon VS set.

Pokémon

This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG.

• Charizard
• Gyarados
• Aerodactyl
• Dragonite
• Kingdra
• Ampharos

TMs

• Lance's TM01
• Lance's TM02

Misc

Your orange hair is pink

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