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{{CharInfobox
|color={{dragon color}}
|corecolor={{dragon color light}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|name=Raihan
|jname=キバナ
|tmname=Kibana
|slogan=yes
|sloganline=The tamer of dragons!
|image=Sword Shield Raihan.png
|size=x320px
|caption=Artwork from Sword and Shield by [[take]]<ref>[[a:File:RaihanEvolvingSkies152.jpg|Raihan (Evolving Skies 152)]]</ref>
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Teal
|hair=Black
|hometown=[[Hammerlocke]]
|region=[[Galar]]
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]
|game=yes
|generation={{gen|VIII}}
|games={{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|leader=yes
|gym=Hammerlocke Stadium 
|badge=Badge#Dragon Badge{{!}}Dragon Badge
|specialist=yes
|type={{t|Dragon}} types
|anime=yes
|epnum=JN027
|epname=Toughing It Out!
|enva=[[Danny Kramer]]
|java=[[Tatsuhisa Suzuki]] ([[JN027]]-[[JN045]])<br>[[Yoshitsugu Matsuoka]] ([[JN082]]-present)
|gameanim=yes
|pv=yes
|pvnum=TW07
|pvname=Sky
|envagame=Nazeeh Tarsha <small>([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])</small><br>Mike Dent<ref name="Mike Dent">[https://twitter.com/Mach_Dent/status/1386688399323639814 Mike Dent on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|javagame=Kousuke Toriumi<ref name="Kosuke Toriumi">[https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1386560840522928131 Pokémon Masters Official Japanese profile on Twitter]</ref> <small>([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]], {{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
}}

'''Raihan''' (Japanese: '''キバナ''' ''Kibana'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Hammerlocke]]'s Gym, known officially as [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He gives the {{badge|Dragon}} to Trainers who defeat him. He's also well-known for utilizing [[weather]] tactics in his battles.

==In the core series games==
Raihan is the eighth and final Gym Leader of the [[Galar League]], and he is recognized as the strongest Gym Leader in [[Galar]]. He is also the self-proclaimed [[rival]] of {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Leon]], and despite having a losing streak of 0 to 10 against him, he is the only person who has come close to beating him, having managed to [[fainting|knock out]] more of Leon's Pokémon than anyone else. He's said to be strong enough to become a Champion if he moved to another [[region]], but has refused to do so out of desire of wanting to defeat Leon. He is often seen taking {{wp|selfie}}s on his [[Rotom Phone]], a habit he initially picked up to remind him of the pain of defeat, but one which eventually spread to other parts of his lifestyle. Outside of training his Pokémon, his hobbies include fashion and cultivating his social media presence.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211129043340/https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/people-galar-region/dragon-type-gym-leader-raihan/ Sword and Shield official website]</ref>

While Raihan specializes in the {{t|Dragon}} type, he will often use Pokémon of other types to set up [[weather]] conditions such as {{weather|sandstorm}} and [[harsh sunlight]]. Uniquely amongst Galar's Gyms, Raihan's Gym also heavily focuses on [[Double Battle]]s.

In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], Raihan first appears during the game's opening cut-scene, having an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} with Leon. The player first meets Raihan in Hammerlocke to get his permission to visit the local vault, which contains tapestries about Galar's history. Once the player has earned seven [[Badge|Gym Badges]], they challenge and defeat Raihan. Immediately afterwards, Raihan is also challenged and beaten by [[Hop]]. The player rematches Raihan in the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon]] and beats him once again. When [[Rose]] starts the [[Darkest Day]], Raihan organizes the evacuation of Hammerlocke to keep people safe from the event.

During the post-game, Raihan helps the player, Hop, and [[Piers]] in defeating a group of [[Dynamax]] Pokémon let loose at the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] by [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]]. During this encounter, Raihan admits that Piers managed to give him a tough challenge in the Champion Cup, despite his refusal to use Dynamax, and suggests that they should have a battle where neither of them uses it.

===League Cards===
This is a transcript of the back of Raihan's [[League Card]]s in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
;Normal League Card
:"Raihan is commonly regarded as the most skilled [[Gym Leader]] in the [[Galar]] region. He has striven for victory in every environment, and as a result, he has adopted a battle style where he utilizes [[weather]] effects to their fullest. It is rumored that he could easily become another region's {{pkmn|Champion}} should he choose to move, but it seems that to Raihan, defeating [[Leon]] is much more important. His uploaded selfies are quite popular. Occasionally he'll post a photo that only shows a sandstorm."
;Rare League Card
:"Raihan started taking selfies so as to never forget the pain of his defeats, but more recently he has been taking photos showing off his training routine, his fashion choices, and the like, causing some fans to leave harsh comments whenever he loses to Leon. It's true that Raihan is on a ten-nil losing streak against Leon, but no other [[Pokémon Trainer]] has managed to KO as many of Leon's Pokémon as Raihan has. Raihan no doubt looks forward to taking a selfie after finally defeating Leon."

===Pokémon===
Raihan keeps his Pokémon in [[Ultra Ball]]s.

===={{g|Sword and Shield}}====
In all battles, Raihan will [[Gigantamax]] his {{p|Duraludon}} at the first opportunity.

=====Gym battle=====
This battle is a [[Double Battle]].

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=====Second battle=====
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{{Party/Footer}}

=====Champion tournaments=====
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=====Galarian Star Tournament=====
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{{Party/Footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Raihan (Masters)}}

===[[Pokémon Unite]]===
Raihan and his {{p|Duraludon}} appear in [[Pokémon Unite]] as an enemy Trainer to fight during the Legacy Trainer Showdown event between September 9, 2022 and October 6, 2022.

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}"| [[File:Raihan SwSh concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|-
|Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}"| [[File:GST Raihan icon.png|100px]]
|-
|Icon from the<br>{{color2|000|Galarian Star Tournament}} menu
|}

===[[League Card]]s===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:League Card Raihan.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:League Card Raihan rare.png|x250px]]
|-
|Raihan's {{color2|000|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|Raihan's rare {{color2|000|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Raihan/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Raihan anime.png|thumb|250px|Raihan in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Prior to his introduction to the series, Raihan entered the current [[World Coronation Series]] competition just to challenge {{an|Leon}}. During the current season, Raihan was skilled enough to grow rapidly in his rank, soon entering the Master Class.

In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', Raihan had a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Leon}} during the [[World Coronation Series]] in [[Wyndon]]. His {{p|Duraludon}} battled Leon's {{p|Charizard}} only to be defeated after a tough battle between the two Trainers. After Leon's victory, Raihan reiterated his goal to defeat him.

Raihan reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]''.

In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Raihan helped [[Sonia]] against a group of {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employees}} who had accosted her outside the [[Energy Plant]] and [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]. In [[JN045|the following episode]], he easily defeated them and then left Sonia so he could take care of rampaging [[Dynamax]] Pokémon in the area. After [[Goh]] caught {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}} and the [[Darkest Day]] ended, he and Duraludon were seen looking on as the {{p|Kommo-o}} they were battling reverted back to its normal state.

Raihan made a cameo appearance at the end of ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'' while watching {{Ash}}'s World Coronation Series match against [[Volkner]].

In ''[[JN082|The Sweet Taste of Battle!]]'', Raihan met Ash and Goh when they all visited [[Ballonlea]] for [[Opal]]'s [[All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge]]. He was reluctant to participate, but did so anyway as Opal refused to let him just walk away. However, Raihan's cake ultimately lost to Ash's. He then stayed to watch the battle between Ash and Opal. After the battle, Raihan participated in eating the cakes decorated during the contest, finding Ash's cake very tasty.

Raihan appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', along with other Masters Eight Trainers.

In ''[[JN107|Big Brother to the Rescue!]]'', Ash got notified that his next match would be up against Raihan. In ''[[JN108|Catching the Aura of Fate!]]'', Raihan noted his surprise that Ash had climbed through the ranks so quickly and began training for the match, declaring his intention to be the one to defeat Leon. 

Ash and Raihan battled at the Hammerlocke Stadium in ''[[JN109|Aim For The Eight!]]''. Utilizing his [[weather]] strategies, Raihan quickly started to overwhelm Ash. However, Raihan was ultimately defeated, causing his and Ash's ranks to swap places and Ash rising to the Master Class. Raihan took a commemorative photo with Ash and told him to not lose until he'd get a chance to defeat him and Leon.

[[File:Leon and Raihan anime.png|thumb|250px|Raihan and Leon]]
====Character====
Like his game counterpart, Raihan has a strong rivalry with Leon, and it is the real reason he entered the World Coronation Series. As expected of a {{DL|World Coronation Series|Masters Eight}} member, Raihan is an exceptional {{pkmn|Trainer}}, being able to enter the Master Class shortly after the current season of the competition begins and is strong enough to knock out several Pokémon from [[Rose]]'s associates with a single move.

Raihan is also very flirtatious, as seen when he defended [[Sonia]] from Rose's associates, during which he called her a "beautiful woman". After fending off Rose's crew, Raihan remarked that he would have asked Sonia out on a date if the circumstances weren't critical and also referred to her as a "lovely lady". This attitude of Raihan over time proved to be a disguise for his real feelings, so Raihan after being defeated by Leon started taking [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selfie selfies] to portray his true emotions.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Raihan's known Pokémon in the anime:
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Duraludon ↔ Gigantamax Duraludon
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|img=Raihan Duraludon.png
|cap=Raihan's Duraludon
|img2=Raihan Gigantamax Duraludon.png
|cap2=Raihan's Gigantamax Duraludon
|epnum=JN027
|epname=Toughing It Out!
|vajp=Yūichi Nakamura
|vaen=Billy Kametz
|desc={{p|Duraludon}} is Raihan's first known Pokémon, as well as his ace. It is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. Raihan used it in his battle against {{an|Leon}}, where it went up against {{p|Charizard}}, only to be defeated.

In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', Raihan used Duraludon to defeat the Pokémon of [[Oleana's subordinate]] and other [[Macro Cosmos]] {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|employees}}. Later, after the Darkest Day ended, Duraludon was seen battling a Dynamaxed {{p|Kommo-o}}.

In ''[[JN109|Aim For The Eight!]]'', Duraludon was the final Pokémon used in Raihan's World Coronation Series match against {{Ash}}, where it went up against {{AP|Lucario}}. Despite its powerful [[Max Move]]s, Duraludon was defeated by Lucario's giant {{m|Aura Sphere}}.

Duraludon's known moves are {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Steel Beam}}, and {{m|Breaking Swipe}}.<br>
As a Gigantamax Duraludon, it can use {{m|Max Rockfall}}, {{m|Max Steelspike}}, and {{m|G-Max Depletion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Flygon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|img=Raihan Flygon.png
|epnum=JN109
|epname=Aim For The Eight!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Flygon}} is Raihan's second known Pokémon. It was the first Pokémon that Raihan used in his [[World Coronation Series]] match against {{Ash}}, where it went up against his {{AP|Dragonite}} and won, before losing to [[Gigantamax]] {{AP|Gengar}}.

Flygon's known moves are {{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Sandstorm}}, and {{m|Crunch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Goodra
|type1=Dragon
|img=Raihan Goodra.png
|epnum=JN109
|epname=Aim For The Eight!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Goodra}} is Raihan's third known Pokémon. It was the second Pokémon that Raihan used in his [[World Coronation Series]] match against {{Ash}}, where it went up against his [[Gigantamax]] {{AP|Gengar}}. The confrontation between the two Pokémon eventually led to a double knockout.

Goodra's known moves are {{m|Rain Dance}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Surf}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}

=====Temporary=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Alcremie 
|gender=female
|type1=Fairy
|img=Raihan Alcremie.png
|epnum=JN082
|epname=The Sweet Taste of Battle!
|vajp=
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Ryan Bartley
|desc=Raihan borrowed an {{p|Alcremie}} from [[Opal]] to take part in the [[All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge]].

None of Alcremie's moves are known.}}

=====Traveling with=====
{| width="50%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Raihan Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|
|}

====Achievements====
[[File:Raihan Profile WCS.png|250px|thumb|Raihan's profile in the World Coronation Series]]
=====World Coronation Series=====
Raihan has competed in the [[World Coronation Series]]. His rank and class are as follows:
* Rank 7{{tt|*|Dropped in rank after losing to Leon}}  (Master Class; prior to ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'')
* Rank 8 (Master Class; ''[[JN107|Big Brother to the Rescue!]]'')
* Rank 9 (Ultra Class; ''[[JN109|Aim For The Eight!]]'')

=====Pokémon competitions=====
* [[All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge‎]] - Participant (''[[JN082|The Sweet Taste of Battle!]]'')

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|ja=鈴木達央 ''[[Tatsuhisa Suzuki]]'' ([[JN027]]-[[JN045]])<br>松岡禎丞 ''[[Yoshitsugu Matsuoka]]'' ([[JN082]]-present)
|en=[[Danny Kramer]]
|cs=Vojtěch Hájek
|fi=Oskari Tamminen
|id=Hardianto
|pl=Jakub Molęda
|pt_br=Renan Freitas
|es_eu=Alejandro Méndez}}

====Artwork====
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===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Raihan TW.png|thumb|250px|Raihan in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]] 
In ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'', Raihan was briefly seen on a magazine cover. In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', Raihan had a battle against [[Leon]] at [[Wyndon Stadium]].

In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', Raihan was seen at [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] with his Flygon, receiving an invitation letter for the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] from Leon. He was later seen at [[Wyndon Stadium]], walking out onto the field for the tournament's opening ceremony.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Raihan's known Pokémon in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]:
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|width=68
|pkmn=Goodra 
|type1=Dragon
|img=Raihan Goodra TW.png
|epnum=TW07
|epname=Sky
|vajp=
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Allegra Clark
|desc={{p|Goodra}} was the first Pokémon used by Raihan during his battle against {{an|Leon}}. It went up against Leon's {{p|Aegislash}}, but it was unable to defeat it.

Goodra's known moves are {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Thunder}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Flygon 
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|img=Raihan Flygon TW.png
|epnum=TW07
|epname=Sky
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Flygon}} was used during the battle between Leon and Raihan. It defeated Leon's Aegislash and then went up against his {{p|Dragapult}}. It reappeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.

Flygon's known moves are {{m|Stone Edge}} and {{m|Draco Meteor}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Duraludon ↔ Gigantamax Duraludon
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|img=Raihan Gigantamax Duraludon TW.png
|cap=Raihan's Gigantamax Duraludon
|epnum=TW07
|epname=Sky
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Duraludon}} was the last Pokémon used by Raihan during the battle. It went up against Leon's Gigantamax {{p|Charizard}}.

None of Duraludon's moves are known{{tt|*|Duraludon is implied to know a status move due to the use of Max Guard}}.<br>
As a Gigantamax Duraludon, it can use {{m|Max Guard}}.}}

=====Traveling with=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Raihan Rotom Phone TW.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|
|}
====Achievements====
=====Pokémon competitions=====
* [[Galarian Star Tournament]] - Participant (''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'')

===GOTCHA!===
Raihan briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Raihan Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raihan in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Raihan debuted in ''[[PASS11|Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon]]''. He was first seen at the gates of [[Hammerlocke]], speculating on which {{pkmn|Trainer}}s would be able to earn the right to face him in the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. Later, in front of the Hammerlocke gate, Raihan met [[Henry Sword]], who had come to see the vault. After a short {{pkmn|battle}} that ended in Raihan's victory, Raihan took Henry to the vault, only for them to find [[Sonia]] under attack by a wild {{p|Oranguru}}. By teaming up, Raihan and Henry managed to calm Oranguru down.

In [[PASS17]], when large rumbling came from the Hammerlocke [[Energy Plant]], Raihan had [[Leon]] and Sonia move citizens to safety while he went inside to investigate. There, he encountered [[Rose]] and [[Oleana]], who admitted they were experimenting with [[Wishing Star]]s to find a new source of electricity and prevent an energy crisis a thousand years away. Raihan agreed to keep what he learned secret, but questioned Rose's real intentions, noting that the Wishing Stars Rose had looked like an offering to {{p|Eternatus|something}}.

In [[PASS22]], Raihan traveled to [[Spikemuth]], where he met with [[Piers]] to discuss Rose's decision to disqualify [[Bede]] from the Gym Challenge. A loud sound coming from [[Route 9 Tunnel]] interrupted their conversation, and when Raihan and Piers went to investigate, they encountered a crashed [[Flying Taxi]] and Leon, who rescued the driver and the passenger, Sonia. While Raihan and Leon took the victims to a hospital in Hammerlocke, Piers was entrusted with a device Sonia meant for [[Casey Shield]]. 

In [[PASS25]], the Gym Leaders gathered at [[Rose Tower]] to find out if Rose intended on bringing harm to Galar. Raihan met with Leon, Sonia, and [[Nessa]] in Hammerlocke. They planned to join the others in [[Wyndon]], only for Rose to unleash {{p|Eternatus}} and restart the [[Darkest Day]]. Power Spot lights began appearing all over the region, causing Pokémon to start [[Dynamax]]ing at random. Raihan's group and Henry's group later reunited at the Energy Plant, where they found Rose ecstatic that his plan was a success. 

Rose explained he meant no harm to Galar and sent [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]] to defeat Eternatus and prevent the Darkest Day from spiraling out of control. Despite their claims of being descendants of the heroes that once stopped the Darkest Day, Sordward and Shielbert were unable to win, forcing Rose to take their place. Oleana explained that Rose's actions were for the benefit of Galar and requested that everyone help stop Eternatus. The group agreed and made their way to the summit, where they found Rose had already been defeated. By teaming up, Raihan, [[Piers]], Leon, [[Hop]], [[Marnie]], Nessa, and [[Melony]] managed to take Eternatus down, only for it to get back up and unleash its Eternamax form. Eternatus easily overwhelmed everyone, but they were saved by {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. 

The two Pokémon attempted to use the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield|Shield]], only for Eternatus to snatch the items and Henry out of the air. Zacian and Zamazenta struck Eternatus with a double {{m|Giga Impact}}, causing a massive explosion of energy and light. Once the light cleared, Henry, Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus had all vanished. Raihan and everyone injured from the explosion were all taken to recover from the effects of Eternatus's poison.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|width=74
|pkmn=Duraludon ↔ Gigantamax Duraludon
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|img=Raihan Duraludon Adventures.png
|cap=Raihan's Duraludon
|img2=Raihan Gigantamax Duraludon Adventures.png
|cap2=Raihan's Gigantamax Duraludon
|img_size=100px
|img2_size=100px
|epnum=PASS11
|epname=Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon
|desc={{p|Duraludon}} is Raihan's first known Pokémon. It was first seen with its Trainer as he wondered about the Trainers participating in the Gym Challenge. Later, he used it to battle [[Dynamax]] Pokémon that were rampaging due to the [[Darkest Day]].

None of Duraludon's moves are known.{{tt|*|Duraludon is implied to know a Dragon-type attack due to the use of G-Max Depletion}}<br>
As a Gigantamax Duraludon, it can use {{m|G-Max Depletion}}.{{tt|*|mentioned only}}}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Sandaconda
|type1=Ground
|img=Raihan Sandaconda Adventures.png
|img_size=170px
|epnum=PASS12
|epname=Thump!! The Gazing Sage
|desc={{p|Sandaconda}} is Raihan's second known Pokémon. It was first used in Raihan's battle against [[Henry Sword|Henry]], where it emerged victorious.

Sandaconda's known moves are {{m|Sandstorm}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}, and {{m|Slam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Goodra
|type1=Dragon
|img=Raihan Goodra Adventures.png
|img_size=170px
|epnum=PASS17
|epname=
|desc={{p|Goodra}} is Raihan's third known Pokémon. It was first used to help Raihan sneak into the [[Energy Plant]].

None of Goodra's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Flygon 
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|img=Raihan Flygon Adventures.png
|img_size=170px
|epnum=PASS17
|epname=
|desc={{p|Flygon}} is Raihan's fourth known Pokémon. It was first used to help Raihan sneak into the [[Energy Plant]]. It was later used to battle {{p|Eternatus}} on the Tower Summit.

Flygon's only known move is {{m|Dragon Rush}}.}}

=====Borrowed=====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=77
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Leon Charizard Adventures.png
|epnum=PASS02
|epname=Crackle!! Practice Battle
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is one of [[Leon]]'s Pokémon. Raihan borrowed it to transport an injured {{tc|Cabbie}} to a hospital in [[Hammerlocke]].}}

=====Traveling with=====
{| width="50%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|479Rotom-Phone.png|electric|ghost|size=50px|link=Rotom Phone}}
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|}

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Raihan JNM.png|thumb|250px|Raihan in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
Raihan appeared in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', where Raihan battled [[Leon]] for the title of Monarch in the [[World Coronation Series]]. Just like in the anime, he was defeated after an intense battle.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Raihan's known Pokémon in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series manga:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|width=68
|pkmn=Duraludon ↔ Gigantamax Duraludon
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|img=Raihan Duraludon JNM.png<!--
|img2=Raihan Gigantamax Duraludon JNM.png
|cap2=Raihan's Gigantamax Duraludon-->
|epnum=JNM10
|epname=Toughing It Out!
|desc={{p|Duraludon}} is Raihan's only known Pokémon, as well as his ace. It is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. Raihan used it in his battle against [[Leon]], where it went up against {{p|Charizard}}, only to be defeated.

Duraludon's known moves are {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}, and {{m|Steel Beam}}.<br>
As a Gigantamax Duraludon, it can use {{m|Max Rockfall}} and {{m|Max Steelspike}}.
}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Raihan in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Raihan's Pokémon|Dragon|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolving Skies|Duraludon V|198}}|type=Dragon|standard=yes|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=198/203|jpset=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity=SR|jpnum=076/067}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Duraludon VMAX (Evolving Skies 123)|Duraludon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Dragon|standard=yes|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=253/184}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Dragon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolving Skies|Raihan|152}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=152/203|jpset=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity=U|jpnum=063/067|enset2=Evolving Skies|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=202/203|jpset2=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=077/067|enset3=Evolving Skies|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=224/203|jpset3=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=084/067|jpset4=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum4=228/S-P|jpset5=VMAX Climax|jpnum5=150/184|jpset6=VMAX Climax|jprarity6=SR|jpnum6=259/184|jpset9=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum9=264/S-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Dragon}}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
<!--Do not add anything about Raihan's Rotom Phone being Shiny. Rotom Phones are shown to come in a variety of colors and there is no evidence that they can even be Shiny.-->
* In September 2022, it was confirmed that [[take]] designed every one of the original Galar Gym Leaders, including Raihan.<ref name=takeSWSHCharDesign>[https://twitter.com/_take_oekaki/status/1565902892774871040 Tweet about designing all of the Gym Leaders for Pokémon Sword & Shield]</ref>
* Raihan's uniform number is "241", which can be read in Japanese as {{wp|Japanese wordplay#Goroawase|goroawase}} for 強い ''tsuyoi'', meaning "powerful".
* Raihan and his {{tc|Gym Trainer}}s' uniforms resemble [[Lance]]'s outfit from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
** The [[JN012|anime]] references this by having Lance reveal that his outfit was based on said uniforms.
* Raihan is one of three [[Gym Leader]]s that are battled together in a [[Double Battle]] for a [[Gym]] [[Badge]], the other two being [[Tate and Liza]].
* When Raihan's [[Rotom Phone]] takes a picture of him during his [[Gigantamax]] animation, the photo's background will be of Hammerlocke Gym even if the battle is elsewhere, such as [[Wyndon Stadium]].

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border:3px solid #{{dragon color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| キバナ ''Kibana''
| From 黄花藤 ''kibanafuji'' ({{wp|Laburnum anagyroides|common laburnum}}) and possibly 牙 ''kiba'' (fang)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Raihan
| From ''golden rain'' and ''golden chain'' (names for the common laburnum)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German, Spanish, French,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
| Roy
| From ''Laburnum anagyroides'' (scientific name of the common laburnum) and possibly ''roy'' (Middle French for king)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Laburno
| From ''laburno'' (laburnum)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 금랑 ''Geumnang''
| From 금사슬나무 ''geumsaseunnamu'' and 노랑꽃등 ''norangkkotdeung'' (names for the common laburnum)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 奇巴納 / 奇巴纳 ''Qíbānà''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 奇巴納 ''Kèihbānaahp''
|}
{{-}}

==References==
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