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epname=An Elite Meet and Greet |
epname=An Elite Meet and Greet! |
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'''Lucian''' (Japanese: '''ゴヨウ''' ''Goyō'') is a {{Pkmn|Master}} {{type|Psychic}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} and member of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]].
 
'''Lucian''' (Japanese: '''ゴヨウ''' ''Goyō'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} and member of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]].


==In the games==
==In the games==
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Lucian is the fourth member of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]]. He is an avid reader: when the player enters his room at the {{si|Pokémon League}}, he will comment that he has just finished a book. Once the player has become the Champion, he can be found at [[Canalave Library]], but will return to the League for rematches.
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Lucian is the fourth member of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]]. He is an avid reader: when the player enters his room at the {{si|Pokémon League}}, he will comment that he has just finished a book. Once the player has become the {{pkmn|Champion}}, he can be found at [[Canalave Library]], but will return to the League for rematches.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{psychic color}}
|color={{psychic color}}
|headcolor={{psychic color light}}
|headcolor={{psychic color light}}
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|prize={{Pdollar}}7560
|prize={{Pdollar}}7560
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Lucian
|name=Lucian
|game=DP
|game=DP
|location=Pokémon League (Sinnoh)
|location=Pokémon League (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Pokémon League
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=5
|pokemon=5}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|game=Diamond
|ndex=122
|ndex=122
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|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|game=Diamond
|ndex=203 m
|ndex=203 m
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|move3=Double Hit|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Double Hit|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|game=Diamond
|ndex=308 m
|ndex=308 m
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|move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
 
{{Party/Div|color={{psychic color}}}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/4
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|game=Diamond
|ndex=065 m
|ndex=065 m
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|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
 
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|game=Diamond
|ndex=437
|ndex=437
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|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|Platinum}}====
===={{game|Platinum}}====
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{psychic color}}
|color={{psychic color}}
|headcolor={{psychic color light}}
|headcolor={{psychic color light}}
|bordercolor={{psychic color dark}}
|bordercolor={{psychic color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Lucian.png
|sprite=Spr Pt Lucian.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}7080
|prize={{tt|{{Pdollar}}7080|before Stark Mountain}}/{{tt|{{Pdollar}}9000|after Stark Mountain}}
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Lucian
|name=Lucian
|game=Pt
|game=Pt
|location=Pokémon League (Sinnoh)
|location=Pokémon League (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Pokémon League
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=5
|pokemon=5}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=122
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=53
|level={{tt|53|before Stark Mountain}}/{{tt|69|after Stark Mountain}}
|type1=Psychic
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Soundproof
|ability=Soundproof
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|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=196
|ndex=196
|pokemon=Espeon
|pokemon=Espeon
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=55
|level={{tt|55|before Stark Mountain}}/{{tt|71|after Stark Mountain}}
|type1=Psychic
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Synchronize
|ability=Synchronize
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|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Signal Beam|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Signal Beam|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=437
|ndex=437
|pokemon=Bronzong
|pokemon=Bronzong
|level=54
|level={{tt|54|before Stark Mountain}}/{{tt|70|after Stark Mountain}}
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|ability=Levitate
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|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
 
{{Party/Div|color={{psychic color}}}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/4
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=065 m
|ndex=065 m
|pokemon=Alakazam
|pokemon=Alakazam
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=56
|level={{tt|56|before Stark Mountain}}/{{tt|72|after Stark Mountain}}
|type1=Psychic
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Synchronize
|ability=Synchronize
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|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
 
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=475
|ndex=475
|pokemon=Gallade
|pokemon=Gallade
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=59
|level={{tt|59|before Stark Mountain}}/{{tt|75|after Stark Mountain}}
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fighting
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|ability=Steadfast
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|move3=Leaf Blade|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Leaf Blade|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party
|color={{psychic color}}
|headcolor={{psychic color light}}
|bordercolor={{psychic color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Lucian.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}9000
|class=Elite Four
|name=Lucian
|game=Pt
|location=Pokémon League (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=5
 
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|gender=male
|level=69
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Soundproof
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
 
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=196
|pokemon=Espeon
|gender=male
|level=71
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Signal Beam|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
 
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=437
|pokemon=Bronzong
|level=70
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Gyro Ball|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
 
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=065 m
|pokemon=Alakazam
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Energy Ball|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
 
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=475
|pokemon=Gallade
|gender=male
|level=75
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psycho Cut|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leaf Blade|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
}}


===Quotes===
===Quotes===
'''{{si|Pokémon League}}'''
;{{si|Pokémon League}}
* Before battle
* Before battle
:''"Ah, you timed your arrival well. I've just finished reading a book, you see. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Lucian. I am a user of the {{t|Psychic}} type. I must say, you've already proven yourself to be outstanding by coming this far. They say I am the toughest of the [[Elite Four]]. I'm afraid I will have to go all out against you to live up to that reputation."''
:''"Ah, you timed your arrival well. I've just finished reading a book, you see. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Lucian. I am a user of the {{t|Psychic}} type. I must say, you've already proven yourself to be outstanding by coming this far. They say I am the toughest of the [[Elite Four]]. I'm afraid I will have to go all out against you to live up to that reputation."''
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:''"Hmm... Now what should I do..."''
:''"Hmm... Now what should I do..."''


* When defeated
* Upon being defeated
:''"I see. You getting past the three before me was no fluke. Your power is real."''
:''"I see. You getting past the three before me was no fluke. Your power is real."''


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:''"I'll be reading books until the next challenger arrives. That will calm my nerves, so that I may deal with all situations without panicking."''
:''"I'll be reading books until the next challenger arrives. That will calm my nerves, so that I may deal with all situations without panicking."''


'''Canalave Library'''
;[[Canalave Library]]
* Lucian's monologue (five variants)
* First variant
:''"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a book of philosophy from an ancient, far-off land. Their '{{p|Arceus|universe}}' was a word that described both {{p|Palkia|space}} and {{p|Dialga|time}}. That people even back then understood the basic tenets of [[Pokémon universe|the universe]]... It fills me with a serene sense of inspiration. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."''
:''"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a book of philosophy from an ancient, far-off land. Their '{{p|Arceus|universe}}' was a word that described both {{p|Palkia|space}} and {{p|Dialga|time}}. That people even back then understood the basic tenets of [[Pokémon universe|the universe]]... It fills me with a serene sense of inspiration. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."''


* Second variant
:''"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a collection of observations on Pokémon in the wild. One article addresses the question why Pokémon would go into a [[Poké Ball]]. According to this article, this behavior is based on instinct. A weakened Pokémon will curl up tight in an effort to heal itself. The Poké Ball was invented to take advantage of that protective instinct. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."''
:''"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a collection of observations on Pokémon in the wild. One article addresses the question why Pokémon would go into a [[Poké Ball]]. According to this article, this behavior is based on instinct. A weakened Pokémon will curl up tight in an effort to heal itself. The Poké Ball was invented to take advantage of that protective instinct. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."''


* Third variant
:''"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading an analytical tome on humankind. It examines the human species from cultural and social perspectives. This is a thought-provoking quote: 'It all began without humans. The end will also be without humans.' The world we share with Pokémon... Does it exist for us? I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."''
:''"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading an analytical tome on humankind. It examines the human species from cultural and social perspectives. This is a thought-provoking quote: 'It all began without humans. The end will also be without humans.' The world we share with Pokémon... Does it exist for us? I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."''


* Fourth variant
:''"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a collection of essays on the science-fiction genre. There was one quote attributed to a novelist I found remarkable. 'Though love may lose, kindness wins.' I find that philosophical and, at the same time, compassionate. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."''
:''"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a collection of essays on the science-fiction genre. There was one quote attributed to a novelist I found remarkable. 'Though love may lose, kindness wins.' I find that philosophical and, at the same time, compassionate. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."''


* Fifth variant
:''"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a collection of letters written by an artist long ago. More precisely, they were written to the artist's younger brother. 'The stars above tantalize from across infinite space. Feeling their gaze from so far away, I am charmed again by life.' The artist must have come to a conclusion seeing the night sky... It's an affirmation of life. It's very moving. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."''
:''"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a collection of letters written by an artist long ago. More precisely, they were written to the artist's younger brother. 'The stars above tantalize from across infinite space. Feeling their gaze from so far away, I am charmed again by life.' The artist must have come to a conclusion seeing the night sky... It's an affirmation of life. It's very moving. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."''


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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Lucian.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Lucian.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lucian OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lucian OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSLucian.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSLucian.png]]
|-  
|-  
| Lucian's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Lucian's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Lucian's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation IV}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Lucian's VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|}
|}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Lucian anime.png|thumb|left|240px|Lucian in the anime]]
[[File:Lucian anime.png|thumb|250px|Lucian in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Lucian made his debut in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]''.
Lucian debuted in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]''. He was first seen battling with his {{p|Girafarig}} on [[television]]. Then, he met {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in a [[Pokémon Center]]. He informed them about the {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}} and later had a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}} using his {{p|Bronzong}}. Buizel's attacks didn't have much of an effect, if any, on Bronzong. Following {{m|Gyro Ball}}, Bronzong used {{m|Flash Cannon}} to defeat its opponent. Lucian later had a [[rematch]] against Dawn and Buizel, though he ended the battle prematurely because he saw that the pair had improved, but still needed some work.


He was first seen battling using his {{p|Girafarig}} on television, but then met {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in a Pokémon Center and had a battle against [[Dawn's Buizel]]. Lucian sent out his {{p|Bronzong}}. Buizel's attacks didn't have much of an effect, if any, on Bronzong. Following the attack {{m|Gyro Ball}}, Bronzong used {{m|Flash Cannon}} to defeat its opponent.  
He made a brief cameo appearance on television in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''. He battled [[Cynthia]] for her title of [[Pokémon Champion]] of the [[Sinnoh League]], but was defeated. He also made a brief cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


He also made a brief cameo on television in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' battling [[Cynthia]] and her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}. He ended up being defeated.
===Character===
{{left clear}}
Lucian is polite and more than happy to help out a budding {{pkmn|Trainer}}. He builds up his defenses and continues to evade an opponent's attacks in an attempt to learn his opponent's strategy and exhaust them before striking back. Lucian is also in tune with his Pokémon's own sense of rhythm, and uses this to get the most out of them in {{pkmn|battle}}.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
This listing is of Lucian's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Lucian's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
====On hand====
====On hand====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lucian
|trainer=Lucian
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc={{p|Bronzong}} is Lucian's main Pokémon. The first time he used it was in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', where it battled against {{an|Dawn}}'s newly captured {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}. Because Buizel didn't listen to Dawn, he quickly lost. Later in the same episode they had a rematch, and because Buizel was now listening to Dawn, the battle went better. However, Lucian eventually recalled Bronzong, saying that he had just wanted to prove Buizel's potential for becoming strong.
|desc={{p|Bronzong}} is Lucian's main Pokémon. The first time he used it was in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', where it {{pkmn|battle}}d {{an|Dawn}}'s newly captured {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}. Because Buizel didn't listen to Dawn, he quickly lost. Later in the same episode, they had a [[rematch]], and because Buizel was now listening to Dawn, the battle went better. However, Lucian eventually recalled Bronzong, saying that he had just wanted to prove Buizel's potential for becoming strong.


Later in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' Lucian used his Bronzong in his battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], but the Bronze Bell Pokémon was soon [[fainting|knocked out]] by the Mach Pokémon's powerful {{m|Giga Impact}}.
Lucian's match against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] was televised in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', but the Bronze Bell Pokémon was soon [[fainting|knocked out]] by the Mach Pokémon's powerful {{m|Giga Impact}}.


Bronzong also appeared alongside Lucian during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
Bronzong also appeared alongside Lucian during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


Bronzong's known moves are {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}
Bronzong's known moves are {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP035
|epnum=DP035
|epname=An Elite Meet and Greet!
|epname=An Elite Meet and Greet!
|desc=Lucian was seen using his {{p|Girafarig}} on television in a battle against an unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Scizor}}. It was easily able to dodge all of Scizor's {{m|Slash}} attacks and finally knock it out with a single strike despite the type-disadvantage.
|desc=Lucian was seen using his {{p|Girafarig}} on television in a battle against a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Scizor}}. It was easily able to dodge all of Scizor's {{m|Slash}} attacks and finally knock it out with a single strike, despite the [[type]] disadvantage.


Girafarig's only known move is {{m|Psybeam}}.}}
Girafarig's only known move is {{m|Psybeam}}.}}
{{-}}


====Temporary====
====Temporary====
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{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=浪川大輔 ''[[Daisuke Namikawa]]''
|ja=浪川大輔 ''[[Daisuke Namikawa]]''
|en=[[David Lapkin]]
|en=[[List of English voice actors|David Lapkin]]
|fi=Aku Laitinen
|pl=Janusz Wituch
|pl=Janusz Wituch
|pt_br=Ricardo Sawaya
|pt_br=Ricardo Sawaya
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Lucian Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lucian in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Lucian Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lucian in Pokémon Adventures]]
Lucian, along with Bertha and Aaron, are enlisted by the [[Pokémon Association]] to decipher [[Charon]]'s notebook that was stolen by {{adv|Diamond}}'s {{DL|Diamond (Adventures)|Kit}}. Using his talents in reading books, Lucian was able to easily figure out what the books say and gives it to Diamond and {{adv|Pearl}} so they can use it to stop Charon from capturing the Legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh.
Lucian, along with Bertha and Aaron, appears during the {{chap|Platinum}}, having been enlisted by the [[Pokémon Association]] to decipher [[Charon]]'s notebook that was stolen by {{adv|Diamond}}'s [[Kit]]. Using his talents in reading books, Lucian is able to easily figure out what the book says and gives it to Diamond and {{adv|Pearl}} so they can use it to stop Charon from capturing the [[Legendary Pokémon]] of Sinnoh.


In this series, Lucian's reading skills are shown to be great enough for him to easily finish a book in only a few mere moments.
In this {{pkmn|manga}}, Lucian's reading skills are shown to be great enough for him to easily finish a book in only a few mere moments.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
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|img=Lucian Girafarig Adventures.png
|img=Lucian Girafarig Adventures.png
|epnum=PS423
|epnum=PS423
|epname=VS Togekiss
|epname=Tackling Togekiss
|desc={{p|Girafarig}} is the only known Pokémon in Lucian's possession. Girafarig was used to move books with its mind and bring them to its Trainer.
|desc={{p|Girafarig}} is the only known Pokémon in Lucian's possession. Girafarig was used to move books with its mind and bring them to its Trainer.


Girafarig's only known move is {{m|Confusion}}.}}
None of Girafarig's moves are known}}


===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
Lucian makes a brief appearance in ''[[DPA37|Gathering of the Legendary Pokémon!]]''. He, along with the other members of the Sinnoh Elite Four and Gym Leaders, head to the Galactic HQ to take on the remaining Team Galactic grunts.
[[File:Elite Four DPA.png|thumb|200px|Lucian in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
Lucian makes a brief appearance in ''[[DPA37|Gathering of the Legendary Pokémon!]]''. He watched [[Hareta]]'s battle with [[Koya]] in the audience.
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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* In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Lucian is the only member of the Sinnoh Elite Four whose Pokémon are all of his specialty type.
* In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Lucian is the only member of the Sinnoh Elite Four whose Pokémon are all of his specialty type.
* One of the old men on {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}, who is only found in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, may be Lucian's grandfather as he has a grandson who enjoys reading and who has a library of books on {{wp|Extrasensory perception|ESP}}.
* One of the old men on {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}, who is only found in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, may be Lucian's grandfather as he has a grandson who enjoys reading and who has a library of books on {{wp|Extrasensory perception|ESP}}.
* While Lucian's clothes are colored maroon in his official Sugimori artwork and the anime, they are colored magenta in his game sprites.
* While Lucian's clothes are colored maroon in his official [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork and the anime, they are colored magenta in his game sprites.
* For reasons unknown, his Diamond and Pearl sprite showed him with shorter hair than what his Sugimori artwork depicts. This was corrected in Platinum.
* Two members of the Sinnoh Elite Four, {{EF|Aaron}} and Lucian, share their names with the main characters of Konami's {{wp|Lunar Knights}} for the DS.
* Two members of the Sinnoh Elite Four, {{EF|Aaron}} and Lucian, share their names with the main characters of Konami's {{wp|Lunar Knights}} for the DS.


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|From 五葉 ''Goyō'', [[wp:japanese white pine|Japanese White Pine]].
|From 五葉 ''Goyō'', [[wp:japanese white pine|Japanese White Pine]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|悟松 ''Wùsōng''
|悟松 ''Wùsōng''
|悟 may be taken from the 悟 (''Go'') of his Japanese name, while 松 may be taken from 五葉松 ''goyōmatsu''.
|悟 may be taken from the 悟 (''Go'') of his Japanese name, while 松 may be taken from 五葉松 ''goyōmatsu''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese (Cantonese)
|悟松 ''Ng Cung''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Russian
|Лусиан ''Lusian''
|Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Vietnamese
| Goyo
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
|}
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Lucian|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Lucian
ゴヨウ Goyō
Diamond Pearl Lucian.png
Art from Diamond and Pearl
Gender Male
Eye color Purple
Hair color Purple
Hometown Unknown
Region Sinnoh
Trainer class Elite Four
Generation IV
Games Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Elite Four of Pokémon League (Sinnoh)
Specializes in Psychic types
Anime debut An Elite Meet and Greet!
English voice actor David Lapkin
Japanese voice actor Daisuke Namikawa

Lucian (Japanese: ゴヨウ Goyō) is a Psychic-type Trainer and member of the Sinnoh Elite Four.

In the games

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Lucian is the fourth member of the Sinnoh Elite Four. He is an avid reader: when the player enters his room at the Pokémon League, he will comment that he has just finished a book. Once the player has become the Champion, he can be found at Canalave Library, but will return to the League for rematches.

Pokémon

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl



Pokémon Platinum



Quotes

Pokémon League
  •  Before battle
"Ah, you timed your arrival well. I've just finished reading a book, you see. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Lucian. I am a user of the Psychic type. I must say, you've already proven yourself to be outstanding by coming this far. They say I am the toughest of the Elite Four. I'm afraid I will have to go all out against you to live up to that reputation."
  •  After sending out last Pokémon
"Hmm... Now what should I do..."
  • Upon being defeated
"I see. You getting past the three before me was no fluke. Your power is real."
  • After being defeated
"Congratulations. You have beaten the Elite Four. However, that doesn't mean you're done with the Pokémon league. There remains the Champion. I should warn you—the Champion is far stronger than the Elite Four. Now, go on. Step through the doorway to your final battle."
"I'll be reading books until the next challenger arrives. That will calm my nerves, so that I may deal with all situations without panicking."
Canalave Library
  • First variant
"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a book of philosophy from an ancient, far-off land. Their 'universe' was a word that described both space and time. That people even back then understood the basic tenets of the universe... It fills me with a serene sense of inspiration. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."
  • Second variant
"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a collection of observations on Pokémon in the wild. One article addresses the question why Pokémon would go into a Poké Ball. According to this article, this behavior is based on instinct. A weakened Pokémon will curl up tight in an effort to heal itself. The Poké Ball was invented to take advantage of that protective instinct. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."
  • Third variant
"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading an analytical tome on humankind. It examines the human species from cultural and social perspectives. This is a thought-provoking quote: 'It all began without humans. The end will also be without humans.' The world we share with Pokémon... Does it exist for us? I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."
  • Fourth variant
"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a collection of essays on the science-fiction genre. There was one quote attributed to a novelist I found remarkable. 'Though love may lose, kindness wins.' I find that philosophical and, at the same time, compassionate. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."
  • Fifth variant
"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space. I was just reading a collection of letters written by an artist long ago. More precisely, they were written to the artist's younger brother. 'The stars above tantalize from across infinite space. Feeling their gaze from so far away, I am charmed again by life.' The artist must have come to a conclusion seeing the night sky... It's an affirmation of life. It's very moving. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."

Sprites

Spr DP Lucian.png Spr Pt Lucian.png Lucian OD.png VSLucian.png
Sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Sprite from
Platinum
Overworld sprite from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
VS sprite from
Platinum

In the anime

Lucian in the anime

Lucian debuted in An Elite Meet and Greet!. He was first seen battling with his Girafarig on television. Then, he met Ash and his friends in a Pokémon Center. He informed them about the Champion League and later had a battle against Dawn and her Buizel using his Bronzong. Buizel's attacks didn't have much of an effect, if any, on Bronzong. Following Gyro Ball, Bronzong used Flash Cannon to defeat its opponent. Lucian later had a rematch against Dawn and Buizel, though he ended the battle prematurely because he saw that the pair had improved, but still needed some work.

He made a brief cameo appearance on television in Top-Down Training!. He battled Cynthia for her title of Pokémon Champion of the Sinnoh League, but was defeated. He also made a brief cameo appearance in the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Character

Lucian is polite and more than happy to help out a budding Trainer. He builds up his defenses and continues to evade an opponent's attacks in an attempt to learn his opponent's strategy and exhaust them before striking back. Lucian is also in tune with his Pokémon's own sense of rhythm, and uses this to get the most out of them in battle.

Pokémon

This listing is of Lucian's known Pokémon in the anime:

On hand


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Lucian's Bronzong
Bronzong
Bronzong is Lucian's main Pokémon. The first time he used it was in An Elite Meet and Greet!, where it battled Dawn's newly captured Buizel. Because Buizel didn't listen to Dawn, he quickly lost. Later in the same episode, they had a rematch, and because Buizel was now listening to Dawn, the battle went better. However, Lucian eventually recalled Bronzong, saying that he had just wanted to prove Buizel's potential for becoming strong.

Lucian's match against Cynthia's Garchomp was televised in Top-Down Training!, but the Bronze Bell Pokémon was soon knocked out by the Mach Pokémon's powerful Giga Impact.

Bronzong also appeared alongside Lucian during the credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Bronzong's known moves are Iron Defense, Gyro Ball, and Flash Cannon.

Debut An Elite Meet and Greet!
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Billy Beach
Lucian's Girafarig
Girafarig
Lucian was seen using his Girafarig on television in a battle against a Trainer's Scizor. It was easily able to dodge all of Scizor's Slash attacks and finally knock it out with a single strike, despite the type disadvantage.

Girafarig's only known move is Psybeam.

Debut An Elite Meet and Greet!

Temporary

Dawn's Buizel
Buizel
Main article: Dawn's Buizel

When Dawn's newly caught Buizel was being stolen away by Team Rocket, Lucian used him to battle against the thieves, showing Dawn that she could also be able to command the Sea Weasel Pokémon which had been disobeying her during her battle with Lucian. Under Lucian's command, Buizel quickly defeated Jessie's Dustox and James's Carnivine.

Debut Buizel Your Way Out Of This!
Voice actors
Japanese Kiyotaka Furushima
English Kiyotaka Furushima

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 浪川大輔 Daisuke Namikawa
English David Lapkin
Finnish Aku Laitinen
Polish Janusz Wituch
Portuguese Brazil Ricardo Sawaya
Portugal Pedro Cardoso
Spanish Latin America Eduardo Garza
Spain Alejandro García


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Lucian in Pokémon Adventures

Lucian, along with Bertha and Aaron, appears during the Platinum arc, having been enlisted by the Pokémon Association to decipher Charon's notebook that was stolen by Diamond's Kit. Using his talents in reading books, Lucian is able to easily figure out what the book says and gives it to Diamond and Pearl so they can use it to stop Charon from capturing the Legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh.

In this manga, Lucian's reading skills are shown to be great enough for him to easily finish a book in only a few mere moments.

Pokémon

On hand
Lucian's Girafarig
Girafarig
Girafarig is the only known Pokémon in Lucian's possession. Girafarig was used to move books with its mind and bring them to its Trainer.

None of Girafarig's moves are known

Debut Tackling Togekiss

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Lucian in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Lucian makes a brief appearance in Gathering of the Legendary Pokémon!. He watched Hareta's battle with Koya in the audience.

In the TCG

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

Lucian'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 #
Bronzong Pokémon 4 Psychic Rising Rivals Rare 16/111 Gallade Half Deck   007/018
Espeon Pokémon 4 Psychic Rising Rivals Rare 18/111 Gallade Half Deck   006/018
Gallade Pokémon 4 Psychic Rising Rivals Rare 20/111 Gallade Half Deck   008/018
Mr. Mime Pokémon 4 Psychic Rising Rivals Rare 28/111 Gallade Half Deck   005/018
Alakazam Pokémon 4 Psychic Rising Rivals Uncommon 38/111 Bonds to the End of Time Rare 041/090
      DPt-P Promotional cards   012/DPt-P
Alakazam Pokémon 4 LV.X Psychic Rising Rivals Rare Holo LV.X 103/111 Bonds to the End of Time Rare Holo LV.X 042/090
Gallade Pokémon 4 LV.X Psychic Rising Rivals Rare Holo LV.X 106/111 Gallade Half Deck   009/018
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Lucian's Assignment Su Rising Rivals Uncommon 92/111 Gallade Half Deck   016/018
 


Trivia

  • In Diamond and Pearl, Lucian is the only member of the Sinnoh Elite Four whose Pokémon are all of his specialty type.
  • One of the old men on Route 228, who is only found in Diamond and Pearl, may be Lucian's grandfather as he has a grandson who enjoys reading and who has a library of books on ESP.
  • While Lucian's clothes are colored maroon in his official Ken Sugimori artwork and the anime, they are colored magenta in his game sprites.
  • Two members of the Sinnoh Elite Four, Aaron and Lucian, share their names with the main characters of Konami's Lunar Knights for the DS.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ゴヨウ Goyō From 五葉松 goyōmatsu, the Japanese name for Japanese white pine.
English, German Lucian Derived from Latin lux ("light"). It's similar to illusion or hallucination.
French Lucio From illusion.
Italian Luciano Derived from Latin lux or Italian luce (both means "light").
Spanish Delos From delusión or Oráculo de Delfos.
Korean 오엽 Oyeop From 五葉 Goyō, Japanese White Pine.
Chinese (Mandarin) 悟松 Wùsōng 悟 may be taken from the 悟 (Go) of his Japanese name, while 松 may be taken from 五葉松 goyōmatsu.
Chinese (Cantonese) 悟松 Ng Cung Same as Mandarin name.
Russian Лусиан Lusian Transcription of English name
Vietnamese Goyo Transliteration of his Japanese name


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