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:''For the [[character of the day]] from [[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]], see [[Leon (BW045)]]. For the Pokémon with the Japanese [[nickname]] of Leon, see [[Sparky]].''
:''For the [[character of the day]] from [[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]], see [[Leon (BW045)]]. For the Pokémon with the Japanese [[nickname]] of Leon, see [[Sparky]].''
{{CharInfobox
{{Character Infobox
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|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|corecolor=F7DD98
|corecolor=F7DD98
|bordercolor=761724
|name=Leon
|name=Leon
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|jname=ダンデ
|tmname=Dande
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|slogan=no
|image=Sword Shield Leon.png
|image=Sword Shield Leon.png
|size=200px
|size=250px
|caption=Artwork from Sword and Shield
|caption=Artwork from {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} by [[Ken Sugimori]]<ref>[[a:File:LeonVividVoltage154.jpg|Leon (Vivid Voltage 154)]]</ref>
|age=18+<ref>'''Leon''' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]): ''"It's time we adults started working on improving the here and now, for the sake of all that's to come!"''</ref>
|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Yellow
|eyes=Yellow
|hair=Purple
|hair=Purple
|hometown=Unknown
|hometown=[[Postwick]]
|region=[[Galar]]
|region=[[Galar]]
|relatives=[[Hop]] (brother)
|relatives=Unnamed parents<br>[[Hop]] (younger brother)
|trainer=yes
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|trainerclass={{pkmn|Champion}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
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|gen={{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
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|counterpart=[[Leon (Masters)]]
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|elite=no
|enva=Cedric L. Williams<ref name="Cedric L. Williams">[https://twitter.com/cedwilliamsjr/status/1365340131050196993 Cedric L. Williams on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|leader=no
|jpva=[[Takahiro Sakurai]]<ref name="Takahiro Sakurai">[https://twitter.com/pokemas_game/status/1365182305833222144 Pokémon Masters EX Official Japanese profile on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|anime=no
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{{Character Infobox/Team
|color=F7DD98
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{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color=F7DD98
|series=''[[Pokémon anime|Pokémon the Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
|counterpart=[[Leon (anime)]]
|debut=''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'' <small>([[Pokémon anime|Series]])</small><br>''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'' <small>([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])</small><br>''[[PE01|The Champion]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
|enva=[[Alejandro Saab]] <small>([[Pokémon anime|Series]])</small><br>Kai Jordan <small>([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])</small><br>Aleks Le <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
|jpva=[[Daisuke Ono]] <small>([[Pokémon anime|Series]], {{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small><br>[[Takahiro Sakurai]] <small>([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])</small>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color=F7DD98
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PASS02|Crackle!! Practice Battle]]''
}}
|}


'''Leon''' (Japanese: '''ダンデ''' ''Dande'') is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Galar]] region's [[Galar League|Pokémon League]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
'''Leon''' (Japanese: '''ダンデ''' ''Dande'') is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Galar]] region's [[Galar League|Pokémon League]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
Leon originally started out as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} at the age of 10 with his partner {{p|Charizard}} when he entered the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]] after he was endorsed by [[Rose]], who saw talent in him.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/</ref> He proceeded to win his first-ever Gym Challenge and become the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the Galar League, without losing a single battle. Since then, he and his partner have remained undefeated in every league and exhibition they participated in. He has been referred to as "the unbeatable Champion" and "the greatest Trainer in all of Galar."<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/people-galar-region/champion-leon/</ref> He is considered a hero to many Trainers in [[Galar]]. However, he is also known for his poor sense of directions. His catchphrase is "Let's have a champion time!". According to [[Mustard]], Leon was once his best student at the [[Master Dojo]], but he was never able to finish his training there, as he never made it to the [[Towers of Two Fists]] due to his horrible sense of direction.
 
Leon first appears in the games' introduction movie, where he is introduced as [[Galar]]'s undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}} by [[Rose]] at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. He exchanges greetings with his opponent [[Raihan]], who is challenging him with {{p|Duraludon}}, before [[Gigantamax]]ing his {{p|Charizard}}. Their subsequent battle is not shown on-screen, but Leon defeats Raihan to retain his title.
 
Later, Leon travels via train to [[Wedgehurst]], where he entertains a crowd outside Wedgehurst Station with Charizard until [[Hop]] and the {{player}} meet him. Together, the trio return to Hop and Leon's home in [[Postwick]]. Once there, Leon reveals the gifts he brought for Hop and the player — the [[first partner Pokémon]] {{p|Grookey}}, {{p|Scorbunny}} and {{p|Sobble}}. He allows the player and Hop to choose which of the three Pokémon they want, then adds the remaining Pokémon to his own [[party]]. Leon then watches the battle between the player and Hop before joining in a barbecue dinner he and Hop's mother hosts at their home. Hop also asks Leon to endorse him and the player for the Gym Challenge, but he is initially hesitant to do so because of their inexperience. Later, when Hop and the player run into the [[Slumbering Weald]] to save a {{p|Wooloo}}, Leon eventually runs in and finds them unconscious, and manages to save the Wooloo.
 
Leon meets Hop and the player again at Professor Magnolia's Laboratory, and after Magnolia encourages him to endorse Hop and the player, he asks them to engage in a battle. After the player defeats Hop in a formal battle, Leon decides to write letters of [[endorsement]], ensuring they are eligible to participate in the Gym Challenge.
 
Leon appears throughout the player's {{pkmn|journey}}. During the Champion Cup, Leon invites the player and Hop to a dinner after the semifinals, but he ends up late due to having a heated, passionate conversation with Rose about the future of Galar atop Rose Tower. Leon argues that he must fulfill his duty as a Champion primarily before dealing with the distant future. Hop and the player manage to find him after dealing with several Macro Cosmos employees and [[Oleana]]. Later, when the player wins the finals, before they can have a final match with Leon, Rose interrupts the League to announce that he has summoned {{p|Eternatus}} and intends to solve the future energy crisis by bringing about the [[Darkest Day]]. Leon rushes to Hammerlocke Stadium to deal with the situation, and manages to hold off Eternatus until Hop and the player arrive. He is unable to catch Eternatus and is left to take the resulting energy blast from Eternatus breaking out of Leon's Poké Ball. He spends the next few days recovering from his injuries after the player, Hop, {{p|Zacian}}, and {{p|Zamazenta}} successfully stop Eternatus. The player and Leon finally have their grand showdown, which invites an incredibly large amount of fans across Galar. The player prevails over Leon, and becomes the new Champion.
 
After the events of the main story, Leon succeeds Rose as chairman of the Galar League and owner of [[Rose Tower]], which he has transformed into the {{gal|Battle Tower}}. His reason for this was to fulfill a lifelong dream he had while he was still Champion, where Galarian Trainers can become the strongest in the world. Another reason behind his ownership of the Battle Tower was so that he can never get lost inside it. Some say Leon has become more lively than when he was Champion and is currently having a hard time looking for a new catchphrase to use.
 
After the player has completed the events of [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]], Leon calls the player and invites them, along with Hop, [[Avery]] or [[Klara]], [[Peony]], and all of the Gym Leaders to participate in the [[Galarian Star Tournament]], an event he created for the Galar League that is focused on [[Multi Battle]]s. After the first Galarian Star Tournament, Leon announces that there will be many more Star Tournaments held in the future. It is later revealed that he received the funding for the tournament from [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]] as their way of atoning for the crimes they committed in the postgame.
 
In the English versions of the games, Hop refers to Leon by the nickname Lee. In all other languages, he is merely referred to as "older brother" or "brother" (Japanese: '''アニキ''' ''big bro'').
 
===League Cards===
This is a transcript of the back of Leon's [[League Card]]s in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
;Normal League Card
:"Leon is known far and wide for taking part in the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]] at the tender age of 10 years old—and even more so for claiming victory in the Champion Cup on his first attempt. Ever since that victory, he and his partner {{p|Charizard}} have remained unbeaten in both League and exhibition matches. He is called "the unbeatable Champion" and is a hero to many Trainers. He has but one weakness: a dismal sense of direction. But don't worry—wherever he ends up, he makes sure everyone has a champion time!"
;Rare League Card
:"Leon's dream, even when he was still the Champion, was to make [[Galar]]ian Trainers the strongest Trainers in the world. In order to fulfill that dream, he has rebuilt [[Rose Tower]] into the {{gal|Battle Tower}}, a facility dedicated to [[Pokémon battle]]s. People say that he seems even more lively now than he was as Champion. Leon has also commented that another reason he likes the tower so much is that it's impossible to get lost inside. Leon's biggest problem now is coming up with a new signature catchphrase to replace "Let's have a champion time!""


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
===={{g|Sword and Shield}}====
|-
=====Capture tutorial (optional)=====
| {{ActivePoké|Leon|Charizard|006Charizard.png|Fire|Flying|size=100px|link=no}} '''({{color2|000|Gigantamax}})'''
If the player has already {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pokémon by the time of this encounter, this tutorial will not occur.
 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|name=Leon
|prize=none
|game=SwSh
|location=Galar Route 2
|locationname=Route 2
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=821
|pokemon=Rookidee
|gender=male
|level=10
|type1=Flying
|ability=Unknown}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======Caught in tutorial======
{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=831
|pokemon=Wooloo
|gender=male
|level=7
|type1=Normal
|ability=Unknown}}
 
=====Championship Match=====
Leon will [[Gigantamax]] his {{p|Charizard}} at the first opportunity.
 
{{MSP/8|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}:<br>
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=537
|pokemon=Seismitoad
|level=64
|gender=female
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Feint|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
{{MSP/8|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}:<br>
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=866
|pokemon=Mr. Rime
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ice|type2=Psychic
|ability=Tangled Feet
|move1=Teeter Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Freeze-Dry|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tearful Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
{{MSP/8|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}:<br>
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=464
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Heat Crash|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Knock Off|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High&nbsp;Horsepower|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====Battle Tower=====
{{incomplete|section|Natures and EVs}}
In the Battle Tower, Leon's team is randomly selected each time, but with {{p|Charizard}} guaranteed in the last slot (which he may still switch into at any time). He will [[Gigantamax]] his Charizard at the first opportunity.
 
======Beginner Tier======
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon 2.png
|size=x85px
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|prize=2 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Battle Tower (Galar)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|F7DD98|6C62A1|6C62A1|sortable=no}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Fire Pledge|Fire|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Air Slash|Flying|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Weakness Policy|Rock Polish|Rock|Rock Blast|Rock|Earthquake|Ground|Dragon Rush|Dragon|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Damp Rock|Rain Dance|Water|Weather Ball|Normal|Mud Shot|Ground|Gastro Acid|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Scope Lens|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Rock Slide|Rock|Leer|Normal|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Sitrus Berry|King's Shield|Steel|Swords Dance|Normal|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Assault Vest|Grass Pledge|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Choice Scarf|Fire Pledge|Fire|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Focus Blast|Fighting|Electro Ball|Electric|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Expert Belt|Water Pledge|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Blizzard|Ice|Mud Shot|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Rocky Helmet|Fake Out|Normal|Slack Off|Normal|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Psychic|Psychic|||||||}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======Poké Ball Tier======
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon 2.png
|size=x85px
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|prize=2 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Battle Tower (Galar)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|F7DD98|6C62A1|6C62A1|sortable=no}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Heat Wave|Fire|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Air Slash|Flying|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Weakness Policy|Rock Polish|Rock|Rock Blast|Rock|Earthquake|Ground|Dragon Rush|Dragon|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Passho Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Ice Punch|Ice|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Damp Rock|Rain Dance|Water|Weather Ball|Normal|Mud Shot|Ground|Gastro Acid|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Big Root|Toxic|Poison|Bounce|Flying|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Lum Berry|Attract|Normal|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Poison Jab|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Scope Lens|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Rock Slide|Rock|Leer|Normal|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Assault Vest|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Sacred Sword|Fighting|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Sitrus Berry|King's Shield|Steel|Swords Dance|Normal|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Assault Vest|Grass Pledge|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Leftovers|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|Swords Dance|Normal|Leech Seed|Grass|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Choice Scarf|Fire Pledge|Fire|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Focus Blast|Fighting|Electro Ball|Electric|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Focus Sash|Blaze Kick|Fire|Feint|Normal|Focus Energy|Normal|Sucker Punch|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Expert Belt|Water Pledge|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Blizzard|Ice|Mud Shot|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Bright Powder|Muddy Water|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Baton Pass|Normal|Double Team|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Terrain Extender|Icy Wind|Ice|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Rocky Helmet|Fake Out|Normal|Slack Off|Normal|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Psychic|Psychic|||||||}}
|}
|}
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====Gives to new Trainers====
======Great Ball Tier======
Leon gives the player and [[Hop]] their choice of the following [[starter Pokémon]] upon their arrival at [[Wedgehurst]].
{{Party/Single
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|color=6C62A1
|-
|bordercolor=761724
| {{ActivePoké|Starter|Grookey|810Grookey.png|Grass|size=100px|link=no}}
|headcolor=F7DD98
| {{ActivePoké|Starter|Scorbunny|813Scorbunny.png|Fire|size=100px|link=no}}
|sprite=VSLeon 2.png
| {{ActivePoké|Starter|Sobble|816Sobble.png|Water|size=100px|link=no}}
|size=x85px
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|prize=2 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Battle Tower (Galar)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|F7DD98|6C62A1|6C62A1|sortable=no}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Fire Pledge|Fire|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Air Slash|Flying|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Passho Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Ice Punch|Ice|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Rindo Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Thunder Punch|Electric|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Big Root|Toxic|Poison|Bounce|Flying|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Rindo Berry|Sludge Wave|Poison|Muddy Water|Water|Focus Blast|Fighting|Earth Power|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Lum Berry|Attract|Normal|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Poison Jab|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Focus Sash|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Dual Chop|Dragon|Reversal|Fighting|Rock Slide|Rock|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Weakness Policy|King's Shield|Steel|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|Air Slash|Flying|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Assault Vest|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Sacred Sword|Fighting|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Leftovers|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|Swords Dance|Normal|Leech Seed|Grass|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Life Orb|Drum Beating|Grass|High Horsepower|Ground|Darkest Lariat|Dark|Body Slam|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Focus Sash|Blaze Kick|Fire|Feint|Normal|Focus Energy|Normal|Sucker Punch|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|King's Rock|Double Kick|Fighting|Fire Fang|Fire|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Bright Powder|Muddy Water|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Baton Pass|Normal|Double Team|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Assault Vest|Sucker Punch|Dark|Waterfall|Water|Icicle Spear|Ice|Fell Stinger|Bug|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Life Orb|Fake Out|Normal|Ice Shard|Ice|Sucker Punch|Dark|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Terrain Extender|Icy Wind|Ice|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|887|Dragapult|Liechi Berry|Dragon Darts|Dragon|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Sucker Punch|Dark|Acrobatics|Flying|||||||}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======Ultra Ball Tier======
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon 2.png
|size=x85px
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|prize=2 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Battle Tower (Galar)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|F7DD98|6C62A1|6C62A1|sortable=no}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Heat Wave|Fire|Solar Beam|Grass|Hurricane|Flying|Hyper Beam|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Rindo Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Thunder Punch|Electric|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Assault Vest|Earthquake|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|Avalanche|Ice|Hammer Arm|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Rindo Berry|Sludge Wave|Poison|Muddy Water|Water|Focus Blast|Fighting|Earth Power|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Life Orb|Liquidation|Water|Power Whip|Grass|Earthquake|Ground|Drain Punch|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Focus Sash|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Dual Chop|Dragon|Reversal|Fighting|Rock Slide|Rock|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Life Orb|First Impression|Bug|Dual Chop|Dragon|Close Combat|Fighting|Poison Jab|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Life Orb|King's Shield|Steel|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Sacred Sword|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Weakness Policy|King's Shield|Steel|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|Air Slash|Flying|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Life Orb|Drum Beating|Grass|High Horsepower|Ground|Darkest Lariat|Dark|Body Slam|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Eject Pack|Wood Hammer|Grass|U-turn|Bug|Superpower|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|King's Rock|Double Kick|Fighting|Fire Fang|Fire|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Life Orb|Double-Edge|Normal|Pyro Ball|Fire|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Sucker Punch|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Assault Vest|Sucker Punch|Dark|Waterfall|Water|Icicle Spear|Ice|Fell Stinger|Bug|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Focus Sash|Snipe Shot|Water|Air Slash|Flying|Dark Pulse|Dark|Focus Energy|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Expert Belt|Grass Knot|Grass|Psychic|Psychic|Blizzard|Ice|Thunder|Electric|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Life Orb|Fake Out|Normal|Ice Shard|Ice|Sucker Punch|Dark|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|887|Dragapult|Eject Button|Dragon Meteor|Dragon|Scald|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|U-turn|Bug|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|887|Dragapult|Liechi Berry|Dragon Darts|Dragon|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Sucker Punch|Dark|Acrobatics|Flying|||||||}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======Master Ball Tier======
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon 2.png
|size=x85px
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|prize=2 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Battle Tower (Galar)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|F7DD98|6C62A1|6C62A1|sortable=no}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Fire Blast|Fire|Solar Beam|Grass|Hurricane|Flying|Weather Ball|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Weakness Policy|Rock Polish|Rock|Rock Blast|Rock|Earthquake|Ground|Dragon Rush|Dragon|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Passho Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Ice Punch|Ice|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Rindo Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Thunder Punch|Electric|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Assault Vest|Earthquake|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|Avalanche|Ice|Hammer Arm|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Damp Rock|Rain Dance|Water|Weather Ball|Normal|Mud Shot|Ground|Gastro Acid|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Big Root|Toxic|Poison|Bounce|Flying|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Rindo Berry|Sludge Wave|Poison|Muddy Water|Water|Focus Blast|Fighting|Earth Power|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Life Orb|Liquidation|Water|Power Whip|Grass|Earthquake|Ground|Drain Punch|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Scope Lens|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Rock Slide|Rock|Leer|Normal|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Lum Berry|Attract|Normal|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Poison Jab|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Focus Sash|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Dual Chop|Dragon|Reversal|Fighting|Rock Slide|Rock|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Life Orb|First Impression|Bug|Dual Chop|Dragon|Close Combat|Fighting|Poison Jab|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Sitrus Berry|King's Shield|Steel|Swords Dance|Normal|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Assault Vest|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Sacred Sword|Fighting|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Weakness Policy|King's Shield|Steel|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|Air Slash|Flying|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Life Orb|King's Shield|Steel|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Sacred Sword|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Assault Vest|Grass Pledge|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Leftovers|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|Swords Dance|Normal|Leech Seed|Grass|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Life Orb|Drum Beating|Grass|High Horsepower|Ground|Darkest Lariat|Dark|Body Slam|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Eject Pack|Wood Hammer|Grass|U-turn|Bug|Superpower|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Choice Scarf|Fire Pledge|Fire|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Focus Blast|Fighting|Electro Ball|Electric|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Focus Sash|Blaze Kick|Fire|Feint|Normal|Focus Energy|Normal|Sucker Punch|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|King's Rock|Double Kick|Fighting|Fire Fang|Fire|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Life Orb|Double-Edge|Normal|Pyro Ball|Fire|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Sucker Punch|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Expert Belt|Water Pledge|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Blizzard|Ice|Mud Shot|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Bright Powder|Muddy Water|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Baton Pass|Normal|Double Team|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Assault Vest|Sucker Punch|Dark|Waterfall|Water|Icicle Spear|Ice|Fell Stinger|Bug|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Focus Sash|Snipe Shot|Water|Air Slash|Flying|Dark Pulse|Dark|Focus Energy|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Rocky Helmet|Fake Out|Normal|Slack Off|Normal|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Psychic|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Terrain Extender|Icy Wind|Ice|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Life Orb|Fake Out|Normal|Ice Shard|Ice|Sucker Punch|Dark|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Expert Belt|Grass Knot|Grass|Psychic|Psychic|Blizzard|Ice|Thunder|Electric|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|887|Dragapult|Liechi Berry|Dragon Darts|Dragon|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Sucker Punch|Dark|Acrobatics|Flying|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|887|Dragapult|Eject Button|Dragon Meteor|Dragon|Scald|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|U-turn|Bug|||||||}}
|}
|}
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=====Champion tournaments=====
Leon may reappear at the Champion tournaments in [[Wyndon Stadium]] after receiving his rare [[League Card]] at the Battle Tower. He will [[Gigantamax]] his {{p|Charizard}} at the first opportunity.
 
{{MSP/8|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}:<br>
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|16,800|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|19,200|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Beam|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level={{tt|68|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|78|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Draco Meteor|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=537
|pokemon=Seismitoad
|level={{tt|69|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|79|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=female
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Feint|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
{{MSP/8|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}:<br>
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|16,800|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|19,200|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Beam|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level={{tt|68|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|78|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Draco Meteor|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=866
|pokemon=Mr. Rime
|level={{tt|69|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|79|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Ice
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Tangled Feet
|move1=Teeter Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Freeze-Dry|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tearful Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
{{MSP/8|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}:<br>
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|16,800|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|19,200|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Beam|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level={{tt|68|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|78|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Draco Meteor|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=464
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level={{tt|69|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|79|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Heat Crash|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Knock Off|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High&nbsp;Horsepower|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====Galarian Star Tournament=====
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}19,200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=80
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Beam|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=78
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Draco Meteor|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=80
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====Given to new Trainers=====
Leon gives the player and [[Hop]] their choice of the following [[first partner Pokémon]] in [[Postwick]].
{|
{|
|-
|-
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|ndex=810
|ndex=810
|pokemon=Grookey
|pokemon=Grookey
|gender=both
|level=5
|level=5
|gender=both
|type1=Grass
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=|move1type=|move1cat=
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=|move2type=|move2cat=
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|move3=|move3type=|move3cat=}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=813
|ndex=813
|pokemon=Scorbunny
|pokemon=Scorbunny
|gender=both
|level=5
|level=5
|gender=both
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|ability=Blaze
|move1=|move1type=|move1cat=
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=|move2type=|move2cat=
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|move3=|move3type=|move3cat=}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=816
|pokemon=Sobble
|pokemon=Sobble
|ndex=816
|gender=both
|level=5
|level=5
|gender=both
|type1=Water
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|ability=Torrent
|move1=|move1type=|move1cat=
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=|move2type=|move2cat=
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|move3=|move3type=|move3cat=}}
|}
 
=====Left for the player=====
Leon will leave a {{i|Poké Ball}}, containing a special {{p|Charmander}} for the player, at his own home in [[Postwick]] after the player defeats him in the Champion Cup. Once evolved into a {{p|Charizard}}, this Pokémon can [[Gigantamax]].
 
{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|gender=both
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
 
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Leon (Masters)}}
Leon forms a [[sync pair]] with {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}, {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}}, {{form|Calyrex|Ice Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}}, and {{p|Dragapult}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. His Charizard is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing, while his Eternatus is capable of [[Eternamax]]ing, and his Dragapult is capable of [[Dynamax]]ing. Leon became a playable sync pair on February 26, 2021.
 
Leon has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories, [[Legendary Adventures]] and the [[Villain Arc]].
 
{{PairDex/h|Violet|Yellow}}
{{PairDex|118|Leon|trainerlink=Leon (Masters)#Charizard|trainerimg=Leon|0006|Charizard|gender=male|master=yes|form=[[Gigantamax]]|dynamax=yes|pokemonlink=Leon's Charizard|Fire|Electric|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|118|Leon|trainerlink=Leon (Masters)#Eternatus|trainerimg=Leon Sygna|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]]|pokemonlink=Leon's Eternatus|0890|Eternatus|dynamax=yes|form={{Form|Eternatus|Eternamax}}|Dragon|Ground|Special Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|118|Leon|trainerlink=Leon (Masters)#Calyrex|trainerimg=Leon Holiday 2021|sygna=Holiday 2021|0898IR|Calyrex|form={{Form|Calyrex|Ice Rider}}|Ice|Bug|Physical Strike|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|118|Leon|trainerlink=Leon (Masters)#Dragapult|trainerimg=Leon Alt|sygna=Alt.|0887|Dragapult|gender=male|dynamax=yes|buddy=yes|Dragon|Dark|Tech|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
 
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
Leon and his {{p|Charizard}} appear in [[Pokémon UNITE]] as an enemy Trainer to fight during the Legacy Trainer Showdown event between September 9, 2022 and October 6, 2022. It took place on [[Theia Sky Ruins]]. His Charizard starts the battle as {{p|Charmander}} and can evolve to {{p|Charmeleon}} and then Charizard during the battle. The other members of his team are [[Cynthia]], [[Korrina]], [[Raihan]], and {{ga|Green}}. The event later returned between April 21, 2023 and May 21, 2023.
 
Leon and his Charizard also appear as an enemy Trainer in the recurring {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Solo Challenge}} event. It also takes place on Theia Sky Ruins. This event has Casual, Intermediate, Expert, and Extreme difficulties. The composition of the opposing team varies depending on the event and the difficulty. The full team consists of himself, Cynthia, Raihan, Korrina, and Green. In Cynthia themed events, Leon only appears on the Expert and Extreme difficulties, being replaced by an Ace Trainer on lower difficulties. In a Leon themed event, Leon's team includes Korrina, Raihan, Cynthia, and Green. On the Casual difficulty, all four of the other trainers are replaced by {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s. On the Intermediate difficulty, only Cynthia and Green are replaced by Ace Trainers. In this mode, Leon and his Charizard never use [[Holowear]].
 
Unlike other Trainers in this game, Leon and the non-Ace Trainer members of her team are represented with two-dimensional artwork instead of three-dimensional models. In the pre-battle splash screen, Leon has a custom Unite Snapshot depicting him and his Charizard with two dimensional artwork. (The normal display of the Unite License/Holowear is not used.) This means his [[list of items (UNITE)#Battle Items|Battle Item]] is not shown. However, he uses [[X Attack]].
 
Leon appears as a Background element for a Trainer's Unite Snapshot. It is the same background Leon's own Snapshot uses, but it excludes Charizard. Leon's outfit can be worn as a Trainer Outfit by players. (It does not consist of separate items and cannot be worn with any additional items.)  This outfit is rendered as a model, unlike Leon. Leon's signature pose is usable as a Trainer's Pose in Unite Snapshot, with the item named after the character.
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #761724; background: #ecdafb"| [[File:Leon TW.png|x250px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}''' <br> Concept art
| '''{{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}''' <br> Leon and Charizard
| '''''{{color2|000|Pokémon: Twilight Wings}}'''''
|}
|}
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==Artwork==
===Sprites===
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #761724; background: #F7DD98; width:80px"| [[File:Sword Shield Leon and Charizard artwork.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #761724; background: #F7DD98"| [[File:GST Leon icon.png|100px]]
|-
|-
|Key artwork of Leon and his {{pcolor|Charizard|000}}<br>in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|Icon from the<br>{{color2|000|Galarian Star Tournament}} menu
|}
|}
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|Leon's {{color2|000|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|Leon's rare {{color2|000|League card}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|}
 
==Quotes==
{{main|Leon/Quotes}}
 
==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Leon anime.png|250px|thumb|Leon in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
{{main|Leon (anime)}}
Leon is a recurring character in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. He debuted in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where he earned himself the title of Monarch, the strongest [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the {{pkmn|world}}, by winning the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]]. This inspired {{Ash}} to participate in the World Coronation Series as well in the hopes of getting to battle Leon, making him Ash's main [[rival]] for the [[series]].
{{-}}
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Leon Twilight Wings.png|250px|thumb|Leon in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
Leon appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', where he and {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} battled [[Bea]] and her {{p|Machamp}} in a televised battle inside [[Wyndon Stadium]]. The {{pkmn|Champion}} and his partner eventually emerged victorious. He later appeared with his Charizard in a brief flashback [[Rose]] had while meeting {{gal|John}}, a fan of Leon's.
In a fantasy in ''[[TW02|Training]]'', Bea thought she saw Leon in the [[Wild Area]], only to realize it was actually a {{p|Rhydon}}.
In ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', [[Hop]] watched Leon's match with Bea on television. He reappeared in the same role in ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]''.
In ''[[TW06|Moonlight]]'', he received John's letter from Chairman Rose while at [[Rose Tower]].
In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', Leon was walking to the stadium for his match against [[Raihan]] when he got lost along the way on a mountain. Then, he encountered John, who was en route to the stadium in a [[Flying Taxi]] when he spotted him. Realizing they wouldn't reach the stadium on foot in time, Leon flew with John on top of the {{p|Corviknight}} and arrived at the stadium in time for his match. Leon then invited John to watch the match from the field as the match started.
In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', he was seen flying towards the [[Isle of Armor]] in a Flying Taxi. He battled his master [[Mustard]] before giving him an invitation letter to the [[Galarian Star Tournament]]. He visited and invited various [[Gym Leader]]s for the tournament. Later on, he declared the tournament's commencement at [[Wyndon Stadium]].
====Character====
Leon's presence throughout the miniseries has been shrouded in mystery, with several characters being influenced by the desire to battle him. Leon is also shown to be close to [[Hop]], who looks up to Leon and watches his matches on TV, and [[Sonia]], who is seen talking on the phone with him and attending Leon's exhibition match against [[Raihan]]. Leon's desire to help new Trainers do their best is also seen when he says that the next time he meets John, it will be in a Pokémon battle.
====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Charizard ↔ Gigantamax Charizard
|main=Leon's Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Leon and Charizard TW.png
|img2=Leon Gigantamax Charizard Twilight Wings.png
|cap2=Leon's Gigantamax Charizard
|epnum=TW01
|epname=Letter
|vajp=
|vaen=Edward Bosco
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Leon's main Pokémon. It first appeared during his Pokémon League tournament battle against [[Bea]].}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Aegislash
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|img=Leon Aegislash Shield Forme TW.png
|img2=Leon Aegislash Blade Forme TW.png
|epnum=TW07
|epname=Sky
|desc=Leon used {{p|Aegislash}} in his battle against [[Raihan]]'s {{p|Goodra}} and managed to defeat it. However, it was then unable to stand up to Raihan's {{p|Flygon}}.
Aegislash's only known move is {{m|Giga Impact}}, and its Ability is {{a|Stance Change}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Dragapult
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|img=Leon Dragapult TW.png
|epnum=TW07
|epname=Sky
|desc=Leon's {{p|Dragapult}} was sent up against Flygon when Aegislash was defeated. It was eventually defeated by a {{m|Draco Meteor}}.
Dragapult's known moves are {{m|Lock-On}} and {{m|Dragon Darts}}.}}
=====Borrowed=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Taxi Driver
|pkmn=Corviknight
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|img=Leon Corviknight TW.png
|epnum=TW01
|epname=Letter
|vajp=
|vajpnote=
|desc={{p|Corviknight}} is a Pokémon owned by a {{tc|Cabbie|Taxi Driver}}. In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', the Taxi Driver lent Corviknight to Leon and {{gal|John}} so that they could reach [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a timely manner.
None of Corviknight's moves are known.}}
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=F7DD98|bordercolor=761724
|ja=櫻井孝宏 ''[[Takahiro Sakurai]]''
|en=Kai Jordan}}
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Leon Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Leon in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Leon appeared in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]''. While preparing for his [[Galar League|Championship Match]] against {{ga|Victor}}, he recalled how he had battled against {{p|Eternatus}} during the [[Darkest Day]], but had failed to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, leaving it to Victor and [[Hop]] to finish the job with {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}'s help. This failure had caused Leon to start doubting himself, but his {{p|Charizard}} was able to restore his self confidence. Leon then stepped out into the [[Wyndon Stadium]] battlefield, ready to face Victor.
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Aegislash
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|img=Leon Aegislash Evolutions.png
|epnum=PE01
|epname=The Champion
|desc={{p|Aegislash}} is Leon's first known Pokémon. It was seen in a flashback, being defeated by {{p|Eternatus}}.
None of Aegislash's moves are known.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Leon Charizard Evolutions.png
|epnum=PE01
|epname=The Champion
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Leon's second known Pokémon. It was first seen in a flashback, battling {{p|Eternatus}}. When Leon's attempt to catch Eternatus failed, Charizard shielded {{ga|Victor}} and [[Hop]]. In the present day, it helped Leon to get over his self doubt.}}
====Achievements====
=====Pokémon competitions=====
* [[Galar League|Galar Champion Cup]] - Winner (prior to ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'')
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=F7DD98|bordercolor=761724
|ja=小野大輔 ''Daisuke Ono''
|en=Aleks Le
|zh_cmn=于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng''
|nl=Xander Gallois
|fr=Pierre Lognay
|de=Felix Auer
|it=Mattia Bressan
|pt_br=Clécio Souto
|es_la=Alejandro Orozco
|es_eu=Alejandro Veiga}}
===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Leon Party Gotcha.png|thumb|250px|Leon in the [[GOTCHA!]] music video]]
Leon briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Leon Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Leon in Pokémon Adventures]]
Leon debuted in ''[[PASS02|Crackle!! Practice Battle]]''. He was first seen in the outskirts of [[Wedgehurst]], trying to move a flock of {{p|Wooloo}} off of some train tracks. He was helped by {{Henry}} and {{Casey}}, who drove off the {{p|Obstagoon}} that was terrorizing the Wooloo. After introducing himself to the children, Leon headed off to [[Motostoke]] to appear on a television program, only to get lost on the way there. It was revealed that Leon had decided to [[endorsement|endorse]] the two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s for the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]] thanks to this experience, just like they had hoped he would. The [[Gym Leader]]s of Galar were surprised by this decision, as Leon had never endorsed two Trainers at the same time before.
In ''[[PASS17|Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant]]'', after a large earthquake struck [[Hammerlocke]], Leon attempted to get inside the [[Energy Plant]] and see if [[Rose]] was safe. Several {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employees}} blocked his attempt, stating that no one was allowed inside the building. [[Raihan]] arrived and told Leon to go evacuate people with [[Sonia]] while he went inside to check on Rose.
In ''[[PASS22|Grrr!! Noble Kidnappers]]'', Leon received a call from Sonia asking him to join her and Henry's group around [[Spikemuth]]. Along the way, he witnessed Sonia falling to the ground after the [[Flying Taxi]] she was riding in was shot out of the sky. After rescuing Sonia, Leon encountered Raihan and [[Piers]], who were alerted by the noise coming from [[Route 9 Tunnel]]. Leon and Raihan took Sonia and the {{tc|Cabbie}} to a hospital in Hammerlocke. Before leaving, Leon entrusted a camera Sonia was carrying to Piers and told him to deliver it to Casey.
In ''[[PASS24|Unbelievable!! The Shocking Truth]]'', after reconciling with each other at the hospital, Sonia informed Leon that Rose was working together with [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], the pair responsible for her near-crash landing. The Gym Leaders were informed of the situation and agreed to meet at [[Rose Tower]] in order to find out whether Rose intended on bringing harm to Galar. Before Leon, Sonia, Raihan, and [[Nessa]] could leave the city, Rose unleashed {{p|Eternatus}} and brought out the [[Darkest Day]], causing Pokémon to start [[Dynamax]]ing at random. After dealing with some Pokémon, Leon and the others went to check on Rose in the Energy Plant, where they ran into Henry's group. Everyone went into the plant, where they found Rose ecstatic that his plan was a success.
In ''[[PASS27|Shock!! Chairman Rose's Plan]]'', Rose explained he meant no harm to Galar and sent [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]] to defeat Eternatus and prevent the Darkest Day from spiraling out of control. Despite their claims of being descendants of the heroes that once stopped the Darkest Day, Sordward and Shielbert were unable to win, forcing Rose to take their place. Oleana explained that Rose's actions were for the benefit of Galar and requested that everyone help stop Eternatus. The group agreed and made their way to the summit, where they found Rose had already been defeated. Leon, Raihan, [[Piers]], [[Hop]], [[Marnie]], Nessa, and [[Melony]] managed to take Eternatus down, only for it to get back up and unleash its Eternamax form.
In [[PASS29]], Eternatus quickly overwhelmed Leon and the others, only for {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} to appear and assist in the battle against the Gigantic Pokémon. They attempted to wield the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield|Shield]], but the items and Henry were snatched out of the air by Eternatus. Zacian and Zamazenta struck Eternatus at the same time, creating a massive blast of light. By the time the light cleared, Henry, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus had vanished. Leon and everyone injured during the battle were taken to a hospital to recover from the effects of Eternatus's poison.
In [[PASS35]], after taking special medicine, Leon and the others began to recover from the effects of the poison.
====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=77
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Charizard ↔ Gigantamax Charizard
|main=Leon's Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Leon Charizard Adventures.png
|img2=Leon Gigantamax Charizard Adventures.png
|cap2=Leon's Gigantamax Charizard
|epnum=PASS02
|epname=Crackle!! Practice Battle
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Leon's first known Pokémon. It was first seen helping Leon herd a flock of {{p|Wooloo}}. Later, he used it to battle [[Dynamax]] Pokémon that were rampaging due to the [[Darkest Day]].}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Dragapult
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|img=Leon Dragapult Adventures.png
|img_size=170px
|epnum=PASS28
|epname=Splash!! The Return of the Two Pokémon
|desc={{p|Dragapult}} is Leon's second known Pokémon. It was first used to battle {{p|Eternatus}} on the Tower Summit.
None of Dragapult's moves are known.}}
=====Borrowed=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Flygon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|img=Raihan Flygon Adventures.png
|img_size=170px
|epnum=PASS17
|epname=Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant
|desc={{p|Flygon}} is one of [[Raihan]]'s Pokémon. Leon borrowed it to transport an injured [[Sonia]] to a hospital in [[Hammerlocke]].}}
===Pocket Monsters Aniki===
Leon debuted in the special chapter ''Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield''. He is extremely lazy and lives in Sonia's laboratory, and Pokémon will not listen to him.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Champion Cup logo.png|Leon's logo as the {{pkmn|Champion}}
</gallery>
====Leon's sponsors====
<gallery>
File:Company Icon Yoshida's Coffee.png|[[Battle Café|Yoshida's Coffee]]
File:Company Icon Dream Dairy.png|Dream Dairy
File:Company Icon Galar Taxi.png|[[Flying Taxi|Galar Taxi]]
File:Company Icon Cozy Fried Kitchen.png|Cozy Fried Kitchen
File:Company Icon Bookmark.png|Bookmark
File:Company Icon No. 1 Pharmacy.png|No. 1 Pharmacy
File:Company Icon Pelipper Couriers.png|Pelipper Couriers
File:Company Icon Grow Sures.png|Grow Sures
File:Company Icon Timburr Builders.png|Timburr Builders
File:Company Icon Gramophone Records.png|Gramophone Records
File:Company Icon Game Freak.png|[[Game Freak]]
File:Company Icon Other1.png|Unknown Company
</gallery>
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Leon or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Leon's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Charizard|25}}|type=Fire|expanded=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Rare|ennum=025/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=R|jpnum=012/100|enset2=SWSH Black Star Promos|ennum2=SWSH066|jpset2=VMAX Climax|jpnum2=017/184|enset3=Lost Origin|enrarity3=TGH|ennum3=TG03/TG30|jpset3=VMAX Climax|jprarity3=CHR|jpnum3=187/184}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Fire}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* Leon's uniform number being just "1" could be a reference to 一番 ''Ichiban'', meaning ''Number One'', but can also mean ''Best''. This can be in reference to his role as champion, thus being the best trainer in all of Galar.
** Leon is also one of two characters to have a single digit uniform number, the other being [[Mustard]].
* Leon's {{pkmn|Champion}} logo is only displayed when the {{player}} enters the center of [[Wyndon Stadium]] before the actual {{pkmn|battle}} with Leon. When the player enters the area before the match that [[Rose]] soon interrupts, the regular Wyndon Stadium logo is displayed instead.
* Leon failed [[Opal]]'s audition, getting only one out of three answers correct. Opal's notes on Leon are: "Your talent in Pokémon battles is beyond anything I've ever seen, but you're rather hard to read..."


==Names==
==Names==
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| English, Brazilian Portuguese
| Leon
| Leon
| From ''dandelion''
| From ''dandelion''
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| French
| Tarak
| From ''Taraxacum'', the dandelion genus
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| German
| Delion
| Delion
| From ''dandelion''
| From ''dandelion''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Lionel
| From ''dandelion''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Tarak
| From ''Taraxacum'' (dandelion genus)
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| Italian
| Dandel
| Dandel
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| 丹帝 ''Dāndì''
| 丹帝 ''Dāndì''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name. Contains 帝 ''dì'' (emperor)
| rowspan="2" | From the transcription of his Japanese name and 帝 ''dì / dai'' (emperor)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 丹帝 ''Dāandai''
| 丹帝 ''Dāandai''
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==Related articles==
==See also==
* [[a:Category:Leon|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[a:Category:Leon|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Latest revision as of 21:54, 11 April 2024

For the character of the day from Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!, see Leon (BW045). For the Pokémon with the Japanese nickname of Leon, see Sparky.
Leon
ダンデ Dande
Sword Shield Leon.png
Artwork from Sword and Shield by Ken Sugimori[1]
Age 18+[2]
Gender Male
Eye color Yellow
Hair color Purple
Hometown Postwick
Region Galar
Relatives Unnamed parents
Hop (younger brother)
Trainer class Champion
Pokémon Trainer
Generation VIII, IX
Counterpart(s) Leon (Masters)
Games Sword and Shield
Masters EX, UNITE
English voice actor Cedric L. Williams[3] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Takahiro Sakurai[4] (Masters EX)
Member of Galar League
Rank Champion
Anime series Pokémon the Series
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Pokémon Evolutions
Debut Flash of the Titans! (Series)
Early-Evening Waves (Twilight Wings)
The Champion (Evolutions)
Counterpart(s) Leon (anime)
English voice actor Alejandro Saab (Series)
Kai Jordan (Twilight Wings)
Aleks Le (Evolutions)
Japanese voice actor Daisuke Ono (Series, Evolutions)
Takahiro Sakurai (Twilight Wings)
Manga series Pokémon Adventures
Debut Crackle!! Practice Battle

Leon (Japanese: ダンデ Dande) is the Champion of the Galar region's Pokémon League in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

In the core series games

Leon originally started out as a Trainer at the age of 10 with his partner Charizard when he entered the Gym Challenge after he was endorsed by Rose, who saw talent in him.[5] He proceeded to win his first-ever Gym Challenge and become the Champion of the Galar League, without losing a single battle. Since then, he and his partner have remained undefeated in every league and exhibition they participated in. He has been referred to as "the unbeatable Champion" and "the greatest Trainer in all of Galar."[6] He is considered a hero to many Trainers in Galar. However, he is also known for his poor sense of directions. His catchphrase is "Let's have a champion time!". According to Mustard, Leon was once his best student at the Master Dojo, but he was never able to finish his training there, as he never made it to the Towers of Two Fists due to his horrible sense of direction.

Leon first appears in the games' introduction movie, where he is introduced as Galar's undefeated Champion by Rose at Wyndon Stadium. He exchanges greetings with his opponent Raihan, who is challenging him with Duraludon, before Gigantamaxing his Charizard. Their subsequent battle is not shown on-screen, but Leon defeats Raihan to retain his title.

Later, Leon travels via train to Wedgehurst, where he entertains a crowd outside Wedgehurst Station with Charizard until Hop and the player meet him. Together, the trio return to Hop and Leon's home in Postwick. Once there, Leon reveals the gifts he brought for Hop and the player — the first partner Pokémon Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble. He allows the player and Hop to choose which of the three Pokémon they want, then adds the remaining Pokémon to his own party. Leon then watches the battle between the player and Hop before joining in a barbecue dinner he and Hop's mother hosts at their home. Hop also asks Leon to endorse him and the player for the Gym Challenge, but he is initially hesitant to do so because of their inexperience. Later, when Hop and the player run into the Slumbering Weald to save a Wooloo, Leon eventually runs in and finds them unconscious, and manages to save the Wooloo.

Leon meets Hop and the player again at Professor Magnolia's Laboratory, and after Magnolia encourages him to endorse Hop and the player, he asks them to engage in a battle. After the player defeats Hop in a formal battle, Leon decides to write letters of endorsement, ensuring they are eligible to participate in the Gym Challenge.

Leon appears throughout the player's journey. During the Champion Cup, Leon invites the player and Hop to a dinner after the semifinals, but he ends up late due to having a heated, passionate conversation with Rose about the future of Galar atop Rose Tower. Leon argues that he must fulfill his duty as a Champion primarily before dealing with the distant future. Hop and the player manage to find him after dealing with several Macro Cosmos employees and Oleana. Later, when the player wins the finals, before they can have a final match with Leon, Rose interrupts the League to announce that he has summoned Eternatus and intends to solve the future energy crisis by bringing about the Darkest Day. Leon rushes to Hammerlocke Stadium to deal with the situation, and manages to hold off Eternatus until Hop and the player arrive. He is unable to catch Eternatus and is left to take the resulting energy blast from Eternatus breaking out of Leon's Poké Ball. He spends the next few days recovering from his injuries after the player, Hop, Zacian, and Zamazenta successfully stop Eternatus. The player and Leon finally have their grand showdown, which invites an incredibly large amount of fans across Galar. The player prevails over Leon, and becomes the new Champion.

After the events of the main story, Leon succeeds Rose as chairman of the Galar League and owner of Rose Tower, which he has transformed into the Battle Tower. His reason for this was to fulfill a lifelong dream he had while he was still Champion, where Galarian Trainers can become the strongest in the world. Another reason behind his ownership of the Battle Tower was so that he can never get lost inside it. Some say Leon has become more lively than when he was Champion and is currently having a hard time looking for a new catchphrase to use.

After the player has completed the events of The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra, Leon calls the player and invites them, along with Hop, Avery or Klara, Peony, and all of the Gym Leaders to participate in the Galarian Star Tournament, an event he created for the Galar League that is focused on Multi Battles. After the first Galarian Star Tournament, Leon announces that there will be many more Star Tournaments held in the future. It is later revealed that he received the funding for the tournament from Sordward and Shielbert as their way of atoning for the crimes they committed in the postgame.

In the English versions of the games, Hop refers to Leon by the nickname Lee. In all other languages, he is merely referred to as "older brother" or "brother" (Japanese: アニキ big bro).

League Cards

This is a transcript of the back of Leon's League Cards in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Normal League Card
"Leon is known far and wide for taking part in the Gym Challenge at the tender age of 10 years old—and even more so for claiming victory in the Champion Cup on his first attempt. Ever since that victory, he and his partner Charizard have remained unbeaten in both League and exhibition matches. He is called "the unbeatable Champion" and is a hero to many Trainers. He has but one weakness: a dismal sense of direction. But don't worry—wherever he ends up, he makes sure everyone has a champion time!"
Rare League Card
"Leon's dream, even when he was still the Champion, was to make Galarian Trainers the strongest Trainers in the world. In order to fulfill that dream, he has rebuilt Rose Tower into the Battle Tower, a facility dedicated to Pokémon battles. People say that he seems even more lively now than he was as Champion. Leon has also commented that another reason he likes the tower so much is that it's impossible to get lost inside. Leon's biggest problem now is coming up with a new signature catchphrase to replace "Let's have a champion time!""

Pokémon

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Capture tutorial (optional)

If the player has already caught a Pokémon by the time of this encounter, this tutorial will not occur.



Caught in tutorial
831Wooloo.png
Type:
Normal Unknown
Ability:
Unknown
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Wooloo♂ Lv.7
  --  
   
  --  
   
  --  
   
  --  
   
Championship Match

Leon will Gigantamax his Charizard at the first opportunity.

Grookey If the player chose Grookey:



Scorbunny If the player chose Scorbunny:



Sobble If the player chose Sobble:



Battle Tower
050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Natures and EVs

In the Battle Tower, Leon's team is randomly selected each time, but with Charizard guaranteed in the last slot (which he may still switch into at any time). He will Gigantamax his Charizard at the first opportunity.

Beginner Tier



Poké Ball Tier



Great Ball Tier



Ultra Ball Tier



Master Ball Tier



Champion tournaments

Leon may reappear at the Champion tournaments in Wyndon Stadium after receiving his rare League Card at the Battle Tower. He will Gigantamax his Charizard at the first opportunity.

Grookey If the player chose Grookey:



Scorbunny If the player chose Scorbunny:



Sobble If the player chose Sobble:



Galarian Star Tournament



Given to new Trainers

Leon gives the player and Hop their choice of the following first partner Pokémon in Postwick.

810Grookey.png
Type:
Grass Unknown
Ability:
Overgrow
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Grookey♂/♀ Lv.5
Scratch
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
  --  
   
  --  
   
813Scorbunny.png
Type:
Fire Unknown
Ability:
Blaze
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Scorbunny♂/♀ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
  --  
   
  --  
   
816Sobble.png
Type:
Water Unknown
Ability:
Torrent
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Sobble♂/♀ Lv.5
Pound
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
  --  
   
  --  
   
Left for the player

Leon will leave a Poké Ball, containing a special Charmander for the player, at his own home in Postwick after the player defeats him in the Champion Cup. Once evolved into a Charizard, this Pokémon can Gigantamax.

004Charmander.png
Type:
Fire Unknown
Ability:
Blaze
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Charmander♂/♀ Lv.5
Scratch
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
  --  
   
  --  
   

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Leon (Masters)

Leon forms a sync pair with Charizard, Eternatus, Ice Rider Calyrex, and Dragapult in Pokémon Masters EX. His Charizard is capable of Gigantamaxing, while his Eternatus is capable of Eternamaxing, and his Dragapult is capable of Dynamaxing. Leon became a playable sync pair on February 26, 2021.

Leon 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
#118 VSLeon Masters.png Leon #0006 MastersIcon0006.png Charizard♂ Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Dynamax icon.png
Gigantamax 		Fire
FireIC Masters.png 		Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#118 VSLeon Sygna Masters.png Sygna Suit
Leon 		#0890 MastersIcon0890.png Eternatus Dynamax icon.png
Eternamax 		Dragon
DragonIC Masters.png 		Ground
GroundIC Masters.png 		Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#118 VSLeon Holiday 2021 Masters.png Holiday 2021
Leon 		#0898 MastersIcon0898IR.png Calyrex
Ice Rider 		Ice
IceIC Masters.png 		Bug
BugIC Masters.png 		Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#118 VSLeon Alt Masters.png Alt.
Leon 		#0887 MastersIcon0887.png Dragapult♂ Dynamax icon.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
 Dragon
DragonIC Masters.png 		Dark
DarkIC Masters.png 		Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout

Pokémon UNITE

Leon and his Charizard appear in Pokémon UNITE as an enemy Trainer to fight during the Legacy Trainer Showdown event between September 9, 2022 and October 6, 2022. It took place on Theia Sky Ruins. His Charizard starts the battle as Charmander and can evolve to Charmeleon and then Charizard during the battle. The other members of his team are Cynthia, Korrina, Raihan, and Green. The event later returned between April 21, 2023 and May 21, 2023.

Leon and his Charizard also appear as an enemy Trainer in the recurring Solo Challenge event. It also takes place on Theia Sky Ruins. This event has Casual, Intermediate, Expert, and Extreme difficulties. The composition of the opposing team varies depending on the event and the difficulty. The full team consists of himself, Cynthia, Raihan, Korrina, and Green. In Cynthia themed events, Leon only appears on the Expert and Extreme difficulties, being replaced by an Ace Trainer on lower difficulties. In a Leon themed event, Leon's team includes Korrina, Raihan, Cynthia, and Green. On the Casual difficulty, all four of the other trainers are replaced by Ace Trainers. On the Intermediate difficulty, only Cynthia and Green are replaced by Ace Trainers. In this mode, Leon and his Charizard never use Holowear.

Unlike other Trainers in this game, Leon and the non-Ace Trainer members of her team are represented with two-dimensional artwork instead of three-dimensional models. In the pre-battle splash screen, Leon has a custom Unite Snapshot depicting him and his Charizard with two dimensional artwork. (The normal display of the Unite License/Holowear is not used.) This means his Battle Item is not shown. However, he uses X Attack.

Leon appears as a Background element for a Trainer's Unite Snapshot. It is the same background Leon's own Snapshot uses, but it excludes Charizard. Leon's outfit can be worn as a Trainer Outfit by players. (It does not consist of separate items and cannot be worn with any additional items.) This outfit is rendered as a model, unlike Leon. Leon's signature pose is usable as a Trainer's Pose in Unite Snapshot, with the item named after the character.

Gallery

Artwork

Leon Hop SwSh concept art.jpg Sword Shield Leon and Charizard artwork.png Leon TW.png
 Sw  Sh 
Concept art 		 Sw  Sh 
Leon and Charizard 		Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Sprites

GST Leon icon.png
Icon from the
Galarian Star Tournament menu

League Cards

League Card Leon.png League Card Leon rare.png
Leon's League Card in
Sword and Shield 		Leon's rare League card in
Sword and Shield

Quotes

Main article: Leon/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Leon in the anime
Main article: Leon (anime)

Leon is a recurring character in Pokémon Journeys: The Series. He debuted in Flash of the Titans!, where he earned himself the title of Monarch, the strongest Pokémon Trainer in the world, by winning the finals of the World Coronation Series. This inspired Ash to participate in the World Coronation Series as well in the hopes of getting to battle Leon, making him Ash's main rival for the series.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Leon in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Leon appeared in Letter, where he and Charizard battled Bea and her Machamp in a televised battle inside Wyndon Stadium. The Champion and his partner eventually emerged victorious. He later appeared with his Charizard in a brief flashback Rose had while meeting John, a fan of Leon's.

In a fantasy in Training, Bea thought she saw Leon in the Wild Area, only to realize it was actually a Rhydon.

In Buddy, Hop watched Leon's match with Bea on television. He reappeared in the same role in Early-Evening Waves.

In Moonlight, he received John's letter from Chairman Rose while at Rose Tower.

In Sky, Leon was walking to the stadium for his match against Raihan when he got lost along the way on a mountain. Then, he encountered John, who was en route to the stadium in a Flying Taxi when he spotted him. Realizing they wouldn't reach the stadium on foot in time, Leon flew with John on top of the Corviknight and arrived at the stadium in time for his match. Leon then invited John to watch the match from the field as the match started.

In The Gathering of Stars, he was seen flying towards the Isle of Armor in a Flying Taxi. He battled his master Mustard before giving him an invitation letter to the Galarian Star Tournament. He visited and invited various Gym Leaders for the tournament. Later on, he declared the tournament's commencement at Wyndon Stadium.

Character

Leon's presence throughout the miniseries has been shrouded in mystery, with several characters being influenced by the desire to battle him. Leon is also shown to be close to Hop, who looks up to Leon and watches his matches on TV, and Sonia, who is seen talking on the phone with him and attending Leon's exhibition match against Raihan. Leon's desire to help new Trainers do their best is also seen when he says that the next time he meets John, it will be in a Pokémon battle.

Pokémon

On hand
Leon's Charizard ↔ Gigantamax Charizard

Leon's Gigantamax Charizard
Charizard ↔ Gigantamax Charizard
Main article: Leon's Charizard

Charizard is Leon's main Pokémon. It first appeared during his Pokémon League tournament battle against Bea.

Debut Letter
Voice actors
Japanese
English Edward Bosco
Leon's Aegislash

Leon's Aegislash
Aegislash
Leon used Aegislash in his battle against Raihan's Goodra and managed to defeat it. However, it was then unable to stand up to Raihan's Flygon.

Aegislash's only known move is Giga Impact, and its Ability is Stance Change.

Debut Sky
Leon's Dragapult
Dragapult
Leon's Dragapult was sent up against Flygon when Aegislash was defeated. It was eventually defeated by a Draco Meteor.

Dragapult's known moves are Lock-On and Dragon Darts.

Debut Sky
Borrowed
Taxi Driver's Corviknight
Corviknight
Corviknight is a Pokémon owned by a Taxi Driver. In Sky, the Taxi Driver lent Corviknight to Leon and John so that they could reach Wyndon Stadium in a timely manner.

None of Corviknight's moves are known.

Debut Letter

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 櫻井孝宏 Takahiro Sakurai
English Kai Jordan


Pokémon Evolutions

Leon in Pokémon Evolutions

Leon appeared in The Champion. While preparing for his Championship Match against Victor, he recalled how he had battled against Eternatus during the Darkest Day, but had failed to catch it, leaving it to Victor and Hop to finish the job with Zacian and Zamazenta's help. This failure had caused Leon to start doubting himself, but his Charizard was able to restore his self confidence. Leon then stepped out into the Wyndon Stadium battlefield, ready to face Victor.

Pokémon

Leon's Aegislash
Aegislash
Aegislash is Leon's first known Pokémon. It was seen in a flashback, being defeated by Eternatus.

None of Aegislash's moves are known.

Debut The Champion
Leon's Charizard
Charizard
Main article: Leon's Charizard

Charizard is Leon's second known Pokémon. It was first seen in a flashback, battling Eternatus. When Leon's attempt to catch Eternatus failed, Charizard shielded Victor and Hop. In the present day, it helped Leon to get over his self doubt.

Debut The Champion

Achievements

Pokémon competitions

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 小野大輔 Daisuke Ono
English Aleks Le
Mandarin Chinese 于正昇 Yú Zhèngshēng
Dutch Xander Gallois
German Felix Auer
Italian Mattia Bressan
Brazilian Portuguese Clécio Souto
Spanish Latin America Alejandro Orozco
Spain Alejandro Veiga


GOTCHA!

Leon in the GOTCHA! music video

Leon briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Leon in Pokémon Adventures

Leon debuted in Crackle!! Practice Battle. He was first seen in the outskirts of Wedgehurst, trying to move a flock of Wooloo off of some train tracks. He was helped by Henry and Casey, who drove off the Obstagoon that was terrorizing the Wooloo. After introducing himself to the children, Leon headed off to Motostoke to appear on a television program, only to get lost on the way there. It was revealed that Leon had decided to endorse the two Trainers for the Gym Challenge thanks to this experience, just like they had hoped he would. The Gym Leaders of Galar were surprised by this decision, as Leon had never endorsed two Trainers at the same time before.

In Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant, after a large earthquake struck Hammerlocke, Leon attempted to get inside the Energy Plant and see if Rose was safe. Several Macro Cosmos employees blocked his attempt, stating that no one was allowed inside the building. Raihan arrived and told Leon to go evacuate people with Sonia while he went inside to check on Rose.

In Grrr!! Noble Kidnappers, Leon received a call from Sonia asking him to join her and Henry's group around Spikemuth. Along the way, he witnessed Sonia falling to the ground after the Flying Taxi she was riding in was shot out of the sky. After rescuing Sonia, Leon encountered Raihan and Piers, who were alerted by the noise coming from Route 9 Tunnel. Leon and Raihan took Sonia and the Cabbie to a hospital in Hammerlocke. Before leaving, Leon entrusted a camera Sonia was carrying to Piers and told him to deliver it to Casey.

In Unbelievable!! The Shocking Truth, after reconciling with each other at the hospital, Sonia informed Leon that Rose was working together with Sordward and Shielbert, the pair responsible for her near-crash landing. The Gym Leaders were informed of the situation and agreed to meet at Rose Tower in order to find out whether Rose intended on bringing harm to Galar. Before Leon, Sonia, Raihan, and Nessa could leave the city, Rose unleashed Eternatus and brought out the Darkest Day, causing Pokémon to start Dynamaxing at random. After dealing with some Pokémon, Leon and the others went to check on Rose in the Energy Plant, where they ran into Henry's group. Everyone went into the plant, where they found Rose ecstatic that his plan was a success.

In Shock!! Chairman Rose's Plan, Rose explained he meant no harm to Galar and sent Sordward and Shielbert to defeat Eternatus and prevent the Darkest Day from spiraling out of control. Despite their claims of being descendants of the heroes that once stopped the Darkest Day, Sordward and Shielbert were unable to win, forcing Rose to take their place. Oleana explained that Rose's actions were for the benefit of Galar and requested that everyone help stop Eternatus. The group agreed and made their way to the summit, where they found Rose had already been defeated. Leon, Raihan, Piers, Hop, Marnie, Nessa, and Melony managed to take Eternatus down, only for it to get back up and unleash its Eternamax form.

In PASS29, Eternatus quickly overwhelmed Leon and the others, only for Zacian and Zamazenta to appear and assist in the battle against the Gigantic Pokémon. They attempted to wield the Rusted Sword and Shield, but the items and Henry were snatched out of the air by Eternatus. Zacian and Zamazenta struck Eternatus at the same time, creating a massive blast of light. By the time the light cleared, Henry, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus had vanished. Leon and everyone injured during the battle were taken to a hospital to recover from the effects of Eternatus's poison.

In PASS35, after taking special medicine, Leon and the others began to recover from the effects of the poison.

Pokémon

On hand
Leon's Charizard ↔ Gigantamax Charizard

Leon's Gigantamax Charizard
Charizard ↔ Gigantamax Charizard
Main article: Leon's Charizard

Charizard is Leon's first known Pokémon. It was first seen helping Leon herd a flock of Wooloo. Later, he used it to battle Dynamax Pokémon that were rampaging due to the Darkest Day.

Debut Crackle!! Practice Battle
Leon's Dragapult
Dragapult
Dragapult is Leon's second known Pokémon. It was first used to battle Eternatus on the Tower Summit.

None of Dragapult's moves are known.

Debut Splash!! The Return of the Two Pokémon
Borrowed
Raihan's Flygon
Flygon
Flygon is one of Raihan's Pokémon. Leon borrowed it to transport an injured Sonia to a hospital in Hammerlocke.
Debut Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant

Pocket Monsters Aniki

Leon debuted in the special chapter Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield. He is extremely lazy and lives in Sonia's laboratory, and Pokémon will not listen to him.

Gallery

Leon's sponsors

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Leon or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Leon'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 #
Charizard Fire Vivid Voltage Rare 025/185 Amazing Volt Tackle R 012/100
SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH066 VMAX Climax   017/184
Lost Origin TGH TG03/TG30 VMAX Climax CHR 187/184
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Cape of Toughness I Darkness Ablaze Uncommon 160/189 Infinity Zone U 092/100
Vivid Voltage Rare Secret 200/185 Legendary Heartbeat UR 094/076
      Shiny Star V   170/190
      VMAX Climax   143/184
Leon Su Vivid Voltage Rare Holo 154/185 Amazing Volt Tackle R 094/100
Vivid Voltage Rare Ultra 182/185 Amazing Volt Tackle SR 110/100
Vivid Voltage Rare Rainbow 195/185 Amazing Volt Tackle HR 117/100
      S-P Promotional cards   165/S-P
      Sword & Shield Family Pokémon Card Game   049/053
      VMAX Climax   154/184
Crown Zenith Rare Holo 134/159 S-P Promotional cards   230/S-P
 


Trivia

  • Leon's uniform number being just "1" could be a reference to 一番 Ichiban, meaning Number One, but can also mean Best. This can be in reference to his role as champion, thus being the best trainer in all of Galar.
    • Leon is also one of two characters to have a single digit uniform number, the other being Mustard.
  • Leon's Champion logo is only displayed when the player enters the center of Wyndon Stadium before the actual battle with Leon. When the player enters the area before the match that Rose soon interrupts, the regular Wyndon Stadium logo is displayed instead.
  • Leon failed Opal's audition, getting only one out of three answers correct. Opal's notes on Leon are: "Your talent in Pokémon battles is beyond anything I've ever seen, but you're rather hard to read..."

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ダンデ Dande From dandelion
English, Brazilian Portuguese Leon From dandelion
German Delion From dandelion
Spanish Lionel From dandelion
French Tarak From Taraxacum (dandelion genus)
Italian Dandel From dandelion
Korean 단델 Dandel From dandelion
Chinese (Mandarin) 丹帝 Dāndì From the transcription of his Japanese name and 帝 dì / dai (emperor)
Chinese (Cantonese) 丹帝 Dāandai
Russian Леон Leon Transcription of his English name


See also

References

  1. ↑ Leon (Vivid Voltage 154)
  2. ↑ Leon (Pokémon Sword and Shield): "It's time we adults started working on improving the here and now, for the sake of all that's to come!"
  3. ↑ Cedric L. Williams on Twitter
  4. ↑ Pokémon Masters EX Official Japanese profile on Twitter
  5. ↑ https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/
  6. ↑ https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/people-galar-region/champion-leon/


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)


Poké Ball battle V.png Capture tutors Poké Ball battle V.png
Old man • Primo • Professor Oak • Dude • Ethan/Lyra • Wally • Lucas/Dawn • Professor Juniper
Bianca • Calem/Serena • Professor Kukui • Leon • Professor Laventon • Nemona


Non-player characters in the core series games
Galar Professor Magnolia • Mum • Hop • Bede • Marnie • Sonia • Leon
Sordward • Shielbert • Mustard • Klara • Avery • Honey • Hyde • Peony • Peonia • Calyrex • Ball Guy
Watt Traders • Ingredients Sellers • Digging Duo • Camping King
Team Yell • Macro Cosmos • Dan • Gym Leaders • Morimoto • Cara Liss • Jack


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