Lara Laramie
Lara Laramie (Japanese: フウコ Fūko), spelled Lara Larame in The Official Pokémon Handbook, is a character of the day who appeared in The Flame Pokémon-athon!. She also appeared in The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga.
In animation
Lara and her family own the Laramie Ranch, an area located just outside of the Kanto Safari Zone. Lara, along with her Ponyta and Growlithe, helps guard the ranch from Pokémon poachers.
Lara was going to enter a race with her Ponyta when Team Rocket, working for her rival Dario, caused an accident that led to her breaking her arm. Lara was saddened, but quickly realized that Ash could ride her Ponyta in the race.
Ash and Ponyta entered the race, and they were able to successfully defeat Dario, and all the other Trainers, and win the race. In the process, Lara's Ponyta evolved into a Rapidash.
Pokémon
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On hand
This listing is of Lara Laramie's known Pokémon in Pokémon the Series:
| Debut | The Flame Pokémon-athon! |
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| Japanese | Hisanori Nemoto |
| English | Maddie Blaustein ([note 1]) |
Lara Laramie's Growlithe battled Ash when he tried to capture a Tauros at her ranch, mistaking it for a wild one. Ash sent out Charmander, but when Ash discovered Growlithe was also a Fire-type, he recalled it. Growlithe was shown to be very loyal to Lara, often staying by her side.
Growlithe made a brief cameo the next day, watching Ash participate in the race with Lara's Ponyta.
Growlithe's only known move is Flamethrower.
| Debut | The Flame Pokémon-athon! |
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Lara Laramie's Rapidash appeared in The Flame Pokémon-athon!. After Growlithe attempted to stop Ash, Lara came riding in on her Ponyta. She believed him and his friends to be Pokémon poachers, but soon learned they weren't. However, when Ash tried to pet Ponyta, it burned him.
It later appeared when a herd of Tauros got out of control. Lara tried to stop them but fell off Ponyta, breaking her arm. Back at the ranch, Lara could not enter the race because of her injury, so Ash decided he would step in for Lara. She agreed to let Ash use Ponyta.
During the race the following day, Team Rocket tried to rig it so that Dario would win. However, with the help of Misty and her Starmie, Team Rocket was distracted and Ash was able to catch up to Dario and his Dodrio.
Dario tried to slow Ponyta down with a Peck, but suddenly, Ponyta evolved into a Rapidash and won the race.
Rapidash's only known move is Stomp.
At Laramie Ranch
The following Pokémon are seen in the care of Lara and her ranch.
| Debut | The Flame Pokémon-athon! |
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A group of Rhyhorn resides at the Laramie Ranch.
None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.
| Debut | The Flame Pokémon-athon! |
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A group of Sandslash resides at the Laramie Ranch.
None of Sandslash's moves are known.
| Debut | The Flame Pokémon-athon! |
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A group of Nidorina resides at the Laramie Ranch.
None of Nidorina's moves are known.
| Debut | The Flame Pokémon-athon! |
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A group of Nidorino resides at the Laramie Ranch.
None of Nidorino's moves are known.
| Debut | The Flame Pokémon-athon! |
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A group of Raticate resides at the Laramie Ranch.
None of Raticate's moves are known.
Voice actors
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In the manga
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Lara Laramie appeared in The Human Race and the Pokémon Race, where she was injured by her Ponyta, which was spooked by Dario. Outraged at Dario's trickery, Ash offered to ride Ponyta in the Fuchsia Free-For-All Race in Lara's place.
During the race, Ponyta evolved into Rapidash under Ash's care.
Pokémon
Lara's Rapidash first appeared as a Ponyta. It was described by Lara as being a Thoroughbred, which is why its fur is snow white; it is also very fast. She wanted to enter the Fuchsia Free-For-All Race with Ponyta but could not do so as her arm was in a cast. However, Ash volunteered to take her place. The next day, he is racing on Ponyta and is catching up to Dario. However, Dario had one more trick up his sleeve. He sent out Squirtle, Wartortle and Blastoise to hold Ponyta back with their Hydro Pump. Despite the type-disadvantage, Ponyta did not give up and was able to resist Squirtle and its evolutions. It evolved into a Rapidash to catch up with Dario and his Dodrio as Ash was way behind in the race. With its newfound speed, it bypassed Dario and won the race.
Rapidash's only known move is Fire Spin.
Trivia
- Lara's status as a member of the Laramie family is only stated in the English dub. In the Japanese version, her connection to the family is never made.
- In the English dub, she speaks with a Southern accent, as does Dario.
Notes
- ↑ Credited as "Adam Blaustein"
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