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Lance hailed from Blackthorn City in [[Johto]] and descended from a clan of dragon users, being the grandson of the clan's leader. He valued Dragon-type Pokémon for their mythical nature and considered them to be practically indestructible. He eventually became the leader of the Elite Four that was shared between [[Kanto]] and Johto. This meant that he was the fourth and final opponent faced by prospective champions, aside from any current standing champion. | Lance hailed from Blackthorn City in [[Johto]] and descended from a clan of dragon users, being the grandson of the clan's leader. He valued Dragon-type Pokémon for their mythical nature and considered them to be practically indestructible. He eventually became the leader of the Elite Four that was shared between [[Kanto]] and Johto. This meant that he was the fourth and final opponent faced by prospective champions, aside from any current standing champion. | ||
− | + | In ''[[Pokémon: Red, Green and Blue Versions|Pokémon: Red, Blue, Green,]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Yellow Version|Yellow,]]'' ''[[Pokémon: FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]'', Lance was challenged and defeated by [[Blue]] and then [[Red]]. After Red defeated him, Lance acknowledged him as a Pokémon master, but told him that he had to defeat Blue in order to become a Pokémon League champion. Red succeeded in winning the championship and could also return to take on the Elite Four in rematches where they had some new Pokémon in their rosters. In a Fame Checker message sent to Red, he considered returning to his hometown and re-training his Pokémon to become even stronger. | |
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− | In ''[[Pokémon: Red, Green and Blue Versions|Pokémon: Red, Blue, Green,]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Yellow Version|Yellow,]]'' ''[[Pokémon: FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]'', Lance was challenged and defeated by [[Blue]] and then [[Red]]. After Red defeated him, Lance acknowledged him as a Pokémon master, but told him that he had to defeat Blue in order to become a Pokémon League champion. Red succeeded in winning the championship and could also return to take on the Elite Four in rematches | ||
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Over the next three years, Lance stopped being an official member of the Elite Four and instead took them on to become the new Pokémon League Champion. In ''[[Pokémon: Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold, Silver]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Crystal Version|Crystal]]'', ''[[Pokémon: HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]'', he initially met up with [[Ethan]]/[[Lyra]] while investigating suspicious occurrences at the Lake of Rage. Lance convinced them to help him in foiling Team Rocket's latest plot. Together, they discovered the Team Rocket base hidden beneath Mahogany Town and shut it down, with Lance also defeating the trainer's rival, [[Silver]], in the process. In ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'', Ethan/Lyra and Lance also worked together in a team battle against [[Arianna]] and a grunt. After the base was shut down, Lance thanked the trainer by giving them HM 06: Whirlpool. | Over the next three years, Lance stopped being an official member of the Elite Four and instead took them on to become the new Pokémon League Champion. In ''[[Pokémon: Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold, Silver]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Crystal Version|Crystal]]'', ''[[Pokémon: HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]'', he initially met up with [[Ethan]]/[[Lyra]] while investigating suspicious occurrences at the Lake of Rage. Lance convinced them to help him in foiling Team Rocket's latest plot. Together, they discovered the Team Rocket base hidden beneath Mahogany Town and shut it down, with Lance also defeating the trainer's rival, [[Silver]], in the process. In ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'', Ethan/Lyra and Lance also worked together in a team battle against [[Arianna]] and a grunt. After the base was shut down, Lance thanked the trainer by giving them HM 06: Whirlpool. | ||
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Ethan/Lyra later made their way to the Elite Four headquarters. After defeating the Elite Four, they defeated Lance to become the new Pokémon League Champion. He realized that instead of feeling angry at his loss, he felt happy to witness the rise of a new champion. Lance commended Ethan/Lyra for their skills and registered them and their Pokémon in the Pokémon League Hall of Fame. | Ethan/Lyra later made their way to the Elite Four headquarters. After defeating the Elite Four, they defeated Lance to become the new Pokémon League Champion. He realized that instead of feeling angry at his loss, he felt happy to witness the rise of a new champion. Lance commended Ethan/Lyra for their skills and registered them and their Pokémon in the Pokémon League Hall of Fame. | ||
− | Afterwards in ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'', Lance and Clair appeared in the Dragon's Den when Silver began his training there. Lance recognized Silver from the Team Rocket hideout and apologized for being in a hurry while battling him, but Silver decided to challenge him to a battle. Lance proposed a double battle for fun, suggesting that he and Ethan/Lyra go up against Silver and Clair, but Silver refused to team up with her. Instead | + | Afterwards in ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'', Lance and Clair appeared in the Dragon's Den when Silver began his training there. Lance recognized Silver from the Team Rocket hideout and apologized for being in a hurry while battling him, but Silver decided to challenge him to a battle. Lance proposed a double battle for fun, suggesting that he and Ethan/Lyra go up against Silver and Clair, but Silver refused to team up with her. Instead Ethan/Lyra and Silver took on Lance and Clair. After they were defeated, Lance congratulated them and left. |
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Lance made a return appearance in ''[[Pokémon: Black and White Versions 2]]'' as a competitor in the Champions Tournament of the Pokémon World Tournament held at [[Unova]], as well as in a special download tournament called "Challenge the Champion Lance!", in which he was the final opponent. | Lance made a return appearance in ''[[Pokémon: Black and White Versions 2]]'' as a competitor in the Champions Tournament of the Pokémon World Tournament held at [[Unova]], as well as in a special download tournament called "Challenge the Champion Lance!", in which he was the final opponent. | ||
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*[[Dragonite]] | *[[Dragonite]] | ||
− | In ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'', Lance altered his roster in rematches with Red by replacing the two Dragonair with a [[Kingdra]] and another Dragonite | + | In ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'', Lance altered his roster in rematches with Red by replacing the two Dragonair with a [[Kingdra]] and another Dragonite. |
===Generation II=== | ===Generation II=== | ||
[[image:Lance2.png|right|200px|thumb|Lance in ''HeartGold''/''SoulSilver''.]] | [[image:Lance2.png|right|200px|thumb|Lance in ''HeartGold''/''SoulSilver''.]] | ||
− | In ''Gold''/''Silver''/''Crystal''/''HeartGold''/''SoulSilver'' versions, his roster was identical to that of his original match except that both Dragonair were now Dragonite (bringing him up to three Dragonite), and a Charizard was added to his team. In ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'', he used the following roster for rematches: | + | In ''Gold''/''Silver''/''Crystal''/''HeartGold''/''SoulSilver'' versions, his roster was identical to that of his original match except that both Dragonair were now Dragonite (bringing him up to three Dragonite), and a [[Charizard]] was added to his team. In ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'', he used the following roster for rematches: |
*[[Salamence]] | *[[Salamence]] | ||
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For "Challenge the Champion Lance!", his roster consisted of Haxorus, Hydreigon and Dragonite. | For "Challenge the Champion Lance!", his roster consisted of Haxorus, Hydreigon and Dragonite. | ||
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+ | Lance appeared as an opponent in the Gym Leader Castle of ''[[Pokémon Stadium]]'', along with the other members of the Elite Four. In the first round he used Gyarados, Dragonair, Aerodactyl, [[Lapras]], Charizard and [[Kangaskhan]]. In the second round his team consisted of [[Arcanine]], [[Snorlax]], Lapras, [[Electabuzz]], Charizard and Kangaskhan. | ||
− | + | He was also in the ''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]'' Gym Leader Castle and was the final enemy in the Johto area, as this appearance was inspired by Gold, Silver and Crystal. In this game Lance fought with Charizard, Gyarados, Aerodactyl, Dragonite, [[Steelix]] and [[Tyranitar]] in Round 1. He instead used Arcanine, Kangaskhan, Aerodactyl, Dragonite, [[Feraligatr]] and Tyranitar in the second round. | |
Lance also appeared in ''[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]'' as the final boss, similar to his role in ''Gold''/''Silver''/''Crystal''. He used a Dragonite in battle. | Lance also appeared in ''[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]'' as the final boss, similar to his role in ''Gold''/''Silver''/''Crystal''. He used a Dragonite in battle. | ||
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=Other Appearances= | =Other Appearances= | ||
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==Other Media== | ==Other Media== | ||
− | * | + | *Lance has made two appearances in the Pokémon anime, in which he is part of some secret organization called the Pokémon G-Men that investigates an arrests those who mistreat Pokémon. He first appears in several episodes of the Johto series based on the Mahogany Town battles with Team Rocket in ''Gold'' and ''Silver'', in which Lance ends up catching the Red Gyarados from the Lake of Rage. Lance made another appearance in the Hoenn series, where he helped to quell the situation when [[Groudon]] and [[Kyogre]] are awakened. |
*Lance was featured in the ''Pokémon Adventures'' manga as the main villain of the ''Yellow'' arc, with the rest of the Elite Four as his partners. He is revealed to have been born in [[Viridian Forest]] with the forest's powers (due to his father going against tradition and marrying a Viridian woman instead of someone from the clan) which include telepathic contact with Pokémon and the ability to heal Pokémon. He is motivated by his zealous desire for Pokémon to inhabit the earth that started when he saw a [[Dratini]] dying from pollution as a child and sets his plans into motion to summon [[Lugia]] with an island-sized amplifier of the eight gym badges' powers, with which he planned to destroy nearly all of mankind. He is ultimately challenged by Yellow and [[Blaine]], and is briefly defeated by [[Giovanni]] until he retreats once Lugia is summoned. After Lugia disappears, Lance does as well. He briefly resurfaces in the ''Gold''/''Silver''/''Crystal'' arc, where he is shown to have mentored [[Silver]] in his battles against [[Team Rocket]], and despite Silver's distrust of him, Lance teaches the boy important lessons about caring for his Pokémon. Lance later appeared in the ''HeartGold''/''SoulSilver'' chapter, where he sought to stop the new Team Rocket's plan to revive Arceus. He manages to enlist the aid of Giovanni and Pryce, with the three of them taking on the three legendary Pokémon serving under Arceus. Lance took on [[Palkia]] during the battle. Following the crisis's resolution, Giovanni approves of Lance and Pryce both acting as mentors to Silver. | *Lance was featured in the ''Pokémon Adventures'' manga as the main villain of the ''Yellow'' arc, with the rest of the Elite Four as his partners. He is revealed to have been born in [[Viridian Forest]] with the forest's powers (due to his father going against tradition and marrying a Viridian woman instead of someone from the clan) which include telepathic contact with Pokémon and the ability to heal Pokémon. He is motivated by his zealous desire for Pokémon to inhabit the earth that started when he saw a [[Dratini]] dying from pollution as a child and sets his plans into motion to summon [[Lugia]] with an island-sized amplifier of the eight gym badges' powers, with which he planned to destroy nearly all of mankind. He is ultimately challenged by Yellow and [[Blaine]], and is briefly defeated by [[Giovanni]] until he retreats once Lugia is summoned. After Lugia disappears, Lance does as well. He briefly resurfaces in the ''Gold''/''Silver''/''Crystal'' arc, where he is shown to have mentored [[Silver]] in his battles against [[Team Rocket]], and despite Silver's distrust of him, Lance teaches the boy important lessons about caring for his Pokémon. Lance later appeared in the ''HeartGold''/''SoulSilver'' chapter, where he sought to stop the new Team Rocket's plan to revive Arceus. He manages to enlist the aid of Giovanni and Pryce, with the three of them taking on the three legendary Pokémon serving under Arceus. Lance took on [[Palkia]] during the battle. Following the crisis's resolution, Giovanni approves of Lance and Pryce both acting as mentors to Silver. | ||
*In the ''Pokémon Origins'' anime, Lance made a brief appearance in one episode depicting his defeat at Red's hands during Red's fight with the Elite Four. | *In the ''Pokémon Origins'' anime, Lance made a brief appearance in one episode depicting his defeat at Red's hands during Red's fight with the Elite Four. | ||
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
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*Lance apparently has a large wardrobe of capes, and buys them from the department store in Celadon City. | *Lance apparently has a large wardrobe of capes, and buys them from the department store in Celadon City. | ||
− | *In ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'', it is mentioned that Lance's grandfather is the elder of the dragon clan. A common misconception is that this describes [[Drake]] - the Dragon-type Pokémon trainer who is the leader of [[Hoenn]]'s Elite Four in ''[[Pokémon: Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]''. | + | *In ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'', it is mentioned that Lance's grandfather is the elder of the dragon clan. A common misconception is that this describes [[Drake]] - the Dragon-type Pokémon trainer who is the leader of [[Hoenn]]'s Elite Four in ''[[Pokémon: Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]''. However, ''[[Pokémon: Crystal Version]]'' shows that his grandfather is the unnamed master of the elders living within the Dragon's Den. |
*According to one of the Dragon's Den elders, the dragon master looked much like Lance in his youth. | *According to one of the Dragon's Den elders, the dragon master looked much like Lance in his youth. | ||
*In ''Black 2''/''White 2'', Lance is the only Elite Four member (current or former) to compete in the Pokémon World Tournament. | *In ''Black 2''/''White 2'', Lance is the only Elite Four member (current or former) to compete in the Pokémon World Tournament. | ||
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*In ''Red''/''Green''/''Blue''/''Yellow'', his room at the Pokémon League resembled a hallway filled with Pokémon statues on each side. In ''FireRed''/''LeafGreen'', the room was made smaller and similar to the other rooms, featuring a fighting ring in the center and three statues of fang-like objects on each side of the room. There are still Pokémon statues in the hall leading to his room. Additionally, in most of the games where he is champion (''Crystal'', ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver''), the champion's room is decorated with [[Dratini]] statues. | *In ''Red''/''Green''/''Blue''/''Yellow'', his room at the Pokémon League resembled a hallway filled with Pokémon statues on each side. In ''FireRed''/''LeafGreen'', the room was made smaller and similar to the other rooms, featuring a fighting ring in the center and three statues of fang-like objects on each side of the room. There are still Pokémon statues in the hall leading to his room. Additionally, in most of the games where he is champion (''Crystal'', ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver''), the champion's room is decorated with [[Dratini]] statues. | ||
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