Drasna
| Drasna ドラセナ Dracaena | |
 Artwork from X and Y | |
| Age | Unknown |
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| Gender | Female |
| Eye color | Gray |
| Hair color | Black |
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Kalos |
| Relatives | Unnamed grandparents |
| Trainer class | Elite Four Duchess (Battle Chateau) |
| Generation | VI, IX |
| Counterpart(s) | Drasna (Masters) |
| Games | X and Y, Masters EX |
| English voice actor | Laura Post (Masters EX) |
| Japanese voice actor | Nodoka Hasegawa (Masters EX) |
| Member of | Kalos League |
| Rank | Elite Four |
| Specializes in | Dragon-types |
| Animated series | Pokémon the Series |
| Debut | The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy! |
| English voice actor | Laila Berzins |
| Japanese voice actor | Fumi Hirano |
| Manga series | Pokémon Adventures |
| Debut | Malamar Traps |
Drasna (Japanese: ドラセナ Dracaena) is a Dragon-type Trainer and member of the Kalos Elite Four.
In the core series games
In Pokémon X and Y, Drasna appears as an Elite Four Trainer of Kalos. Her grandparents are from Sinnoh's Celestic Town and taught her about the region's mythology surrounding Dialga and Palkia, which inspired her to train Dragon-type Pokémon. In Pokémon Masters EX, it is revealed that Drasna considers Pokémon battles to be a form of play. Drasna has a friendly, cheerful personality, but often shows a relaxed composure, which hints at her strength that knows no bounds.[1]
Pokémon
Pokémon X and Y
Pokémon League
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Battle Chateau
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In the spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Drasna (Masters)
Drasna forms a sync pair with Dragalge in Pokémon Masters EX. Drasna became a playable sync pair on August 7, 2023.
| Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
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Drasna | #0691 | 
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Dragalge♀ |
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Gallery
Sprites and models
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PSS icon from X and Y |
Quotes
- Main article: Drasna/Quotes
In animation
Pokémon the Series
Drasna first appeared in The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!, where Ash saw her on TV, being revealed to be his next World Coronation Series opponent. Later in the episode, she was seen having a brief battle with Wikstrom at the Castle of Chivalry.
In Taking Two For The Team!, Drasna and Ash faced each other at the Lumiose Conference stadium. She proved to be an extremely challenging opponent, but ultimately, Ash was able to defeat her, increasing his ranking. In this episode, it was revealed that Clemont had also battled her once and been easily defeated.
Character
Drasna has a very airy personality outside of battle. She is kind when referring to her opponents, offering them praise before and after a battle. Her gentle demeanor, however, drops just before and during battle, turning sickly sweet to the point where her opponents and peers are left slightly frightened. Even when irritated and frustrated, she still manages to maintain a smile, though there is a considerably less amount of warmth behind it at those times. Following her loss to Ash, she returns to her warm and amicable personality, offering Ash sincere praise, as well as becoming highly flattered at Bonnie's attempt to have her marry Clemont.
In battle, she utilizes her Pokémon's physical characteristics a great deal, such as Noivern's wings and Altaria's plumage to reduce damage. She combines such defensive strategies with powerful direct offense, enabling her to land multiple blows in quick succession to great effect.
Pokémon
During battle, it is shown that Drasna uses her Pokémon's unique physical characteristics to her advantage, such as Noivern's massive wings and Altaria's cotton like plumage to block powerful attacks.
This listing is of Drasna's known Pokémon in Pokémon the Series:
| Debut | The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy! |
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| Japanese | Shogo Sakata |
| English | Marc Thompson |
Noivern first appeared on a television show showing Drasna's performance in the World Coronation Series. In Taking Two For The Team!, it was the first Pokémon used in Drasna's World Coronation Series battle against Ash, going up against both Sirfetch'd and Dracovish. It faced and was defeated by Dracovish in the final bout, causing Drasna to lose the battle.
Noivern's known moves are Super Fang, Boomburst, and Dragon Pulse.
Dragalge appeared on a television show showing Drasna's performance in the World Coronation Series.
None of Dragalge's moves are known.
Druddigon appeared on a television show showing Drasna's performance in the World Coronation Series.
None of Druddigon's moves are known.
| Debut | The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Tatsuki Kobe |
Altaria first appeared during a battle with Wikstrom's Escavalier at the Castle of Chivalry. According to Drasna, Altaria is her main partner in battle.
In Taking Two For The Team!, it was the second Pokémon used in Drasna's World Coronation Series battle against Ash, going up against Sirfetch'd and Dracovish. Despite Mega Evolving, it was eventually defeated by Sirfetch'd, who also fainted soon after.
Altaria is seen displaying much of its Trainer's personality, including taunting Ash's Pokémon and laughing at the opponent just before the battle begins.
Altaria's known moves are Breaking Swipe, Heat Wave, Cotton Guard, Sky Attack, and Play Rough.
Achievements
World Coronation Series
Drasna has competed in the World Coronation Series. Her rank and class are as follows:
- Rank: 12* (Ultra Class; prior to The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!)
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GOTCHA!
Drasna briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Drasna debuts in Malamar Traps. She first appears as a fantasy when Diantha informed Korrina about each of the Kalos Elite Four. She later debuts in person alongside Wikstrom, where she assists X and Y's group in their quest to stop Team Flare. As they left to confront Team Flare at their hiding place, Drasna gives X's group a letter containing information about Zygarde. Later, Drasna battles against members of Team Flare at Route 22.
After Team Flare is fully defeated, Drasna, the remaining Elite Four members, and Diantha carry the unconscious body of Malva, who had turned out to be a member of Team Flare.
In the TCG
- Main article: Drasna (Paradise Dragona 62)
Drasna is introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese Paradise Dragona subset, with artwork by Hideki Ishikawa. An ultra rare version with artwork by the same illustrator was released in the same set. It has the player shuffle their hand into their deck and flip a coin. If heads, the player draws 8 cards from their deck; if tails, they draw 3 cards instead.
Trivia
- A camera clipping glitch occurs when the player uses Aura Sphere against some of Drasna's Pokémon.
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- Drasna is the first Elite Four member that Ash has defeated in the anime.
- Drasna is the only notable Dragon-type specialist who has never been seen using a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Drasna is the only Kalos Elite Four member who did not make an appearance during Pokémon the Series: XY.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Japanese | ドラセナ Dracaena | From the genus Dracaena (dragon tree), whose name is derived from Ancient Greek δράκαινα drakaina (female dragon) |
| English | Drasna | Similar to her Japanese name |
| German | Dracena | Similar to her Japanese name |
| Spanish | Drácena | Similar to her Japanese name |
| French | Dracéna | Similar to her Japanese name |
| Italian | Lilia | From Liliales, the order that previously contained the genus Dracaena |
| Korean | 드라세나 Dracaena | From her Japanese name |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 朵拉塞娜 Duǒlāsāinà * 多拉塞娜 Duōlāsāinà * |
Transcription of her Japanese name |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 朵拉塞娜 Dólāaichoinàh | Transcription of her Japanese name |
Notes
- ↑ "Challenge the Elite Four and the Champion!" Pokémon X and Y Official Website (archived)
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