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===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
[[File:Drayden anime.png|250px|thumb|Drayden in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Drayden anime.png|250px|thumb|Drayden in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
Drayden debuted in ''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]'' in {{an|Iris}}'s flashback, where he was introduced as a {{t|Dragon}} | Drayden debuted in ''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]'' in {{an|Iris}}'s flashback, where he was introduced as a {{t|Dragon}} Master. He witnessed {{an|Iris}} and {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} in {{pkmn|battle}} while visiting the [[Village of Dragons]] and congratulated her on her victory. Iris then quickly challenged Drayden to a battle, which he graciously accepted. However, the Dragon Master proved to be too powerful for the young Trainer and Iris and Excadrill lost. He appears to be acquainted with the [[Elder (Village of Dragons)|village elder]]. | ||
Drayden physically debuted in ''[[BW100|A Village Homecoming!]]'', where he was introduced as the Opelucid Gym Leader; and again in [[BW101|the next episode]], where he had a battle with Iris and won. Drayden was also revealed to be the President of the Opelucid Academy, a prestigious academy located in Opelucid City, where he handpicks the students to study at the academy. He appears to have an interest in Iris, and once scolded her at the academy for failing to recognize Fraxure's exhaustion during a battle. It was also revealed that Drayden had talked with the Elder, recommending Iris to go on a {{pkmn|journey}}, and about the possibility of Iris one day becoming the | Drayden physically debuted in ''[[BW100|A Village Homecoming!]]'', where he was introduced as the {{ci|Opelucid}} [[Gym Leader]]; and again in [[BW101|the next episode]], where he had a battle with Iris and won. Drayden was also revealed to be the President of the Opelucid Academy, a prestigious academy located in Opelucid City, where he handpicks the students to study at the academy. He appears to have an interest in Iris, and once scolded her at the academy for failing to recognize {{p|Fraxure}}'s exhaustion during a battle. It was also revealed that Drayden had talked with the Elder, recommending Iris to go on a {{pkmn|journey}}, and about the possibility of Iris one day becoming the Gym Leader of the [[Opelucid Gym]]. | ||
Drayden made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''. | Drayden made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''. | ||
====Character==== | |||
Drayden is an imposing individual and is considered a Dragon Master. He is incredibly perceptive, and can see potential in Trainers and Pokémon alike. Drayden is precise in his battle style, often waiting to see his opponent's attacks and blocking them with ease before unleashing a powerful counter move. | |||
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|vajp=Kenta Miyake | |vajp=Kenta Miyake | ||
|vaen=Tom Wayland | |vaen=Tom Wayland | ||
|desc=Drayden's {{p|Haxorus}} appeared in Iris's flashback, where it battled her Excadrill and won. Excadrill's loss to Haxorus was what caused him to [[Obedience|disobey]] Iris for many years. | |desc=Drayden's {{p|Haxorus}} appeared in {{an|Iris}}'s flashback, where it battled her {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} and won. Excadrill's loss to Haxorus was what caused him to [[Obedience|disobey]] Iris for many years. | ||
It reappeared in ''[[BW101|Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!]]'', where it battled Excadrill again. Both Pokémon fought a tough battle, which ended in a tie after a clash of {{m|Drill Run}} and Giga Impact. | It reappeared in ''[[BW101|Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!]]'', where it battled Excadrill again. Both Pokémon fought a tough battle, which ended in a tie after a clash of {{m|Drill Run}} and Giga Impact. | ||
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|vajp=Kenta Miyake | |vajp=Kenta Miyake | ||
|vaen=Marc Thompson | |vaen=Marc Thompson | ||
|desc=Drayden used {{p|Druddigon}} as his second in his battle against Iris. It battled [[Iris's Dragonite]], and after a very tough match, it finally emerged victorious with its Dragon Tail attack. | |desc=Drayden used {{p|Druddigon}} as his second in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Iris}}. It battled [[Iris's Dragonite]], and after a very tough match, it finally emerged victorious with its Dragon Tail attack. | ||
Druddigon was shown to be very strong, being able to withstand Dragonite's super effective {{m|Ice Beam}} and intercept it in the middle of a {{m|Dragon Rush}}. | Druddigon was shown to be very strong, being able to withstand Dragonite's super effective {{m|Ice Beam}} and intercept it in the middle of a {{m|Dragon Rush}}. | ||
