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:''This article is about the [[Gym Leader]] in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]].  If you were looking for the {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}, see [[Luana (Ranger)]].''
:''This article is about the [[Gym Leader]] in the [[Orange Islands]].  If you were looking for the {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}, see [[Luana (Ranger)]].''
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'''Luana''' (Japanese: '''ルリコ''' ''Ruriko'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Kumquat Island]] [[Gym]]. She hands out the {{Badge|Jade Star}} to Trainers who defeat her, and specializes in [[double battle]]s.


Luana owns a luxury hotel on Kumquat Island that also doubles as her Gym. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s often stay at the Kumquat Hotel to help prepare for battle. The actual Gym appears to be the largest in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], outside of [[Pummelo Island|Pummelo]] Stadium.
'''Luana''' (Japanese: '''ルリコ''' ''Ruriko'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Kumquat Island]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Kumquat Gym]]. She hands out the {{Badge|Jade Star}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her. She specializes in [[Double Battle]]s.


When {{Ash}} first met Luana in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', she mistook him for her son, [[Travis]]; Ash bears a striking resemblance to Travis, who also has a {{p|Pikachu}}. She misses her son and wishes to care for him again. Luana's maternal side extends to her {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, whom she cares for deeply, treating each one like her own child.
==History==
Luana owns a luxury hotel on Kumquat Island that also doubles as her Gym. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s often stay at the Kumquat Hotel to help prepare for the upcoming {{pkmn|battle}}. The actual Gym appears to be the largest in the [[Orange Islands]], outside of [[Pummelo Stadium]].


After helping Ash stop [[Team Rocket]], she challenged him to a double battle — the first official double battle ever in the [[Pokémon anime]], long before {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} introduced the concept in the video games.
Luana appeared in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', where she mistook {{Ash}} for her son [[Travis]] since he bears a striking resemblance to Travis and even has a {{p|Pikachu}} just like him. Later, after helping Ash stop {{TRT}}, she challenged him to a Double Battle. Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Charizard}} in the {{pkmn|battle}}. Despite their initial unwillingness to cooperate, the two pulled together in the end and were able to defeat Luana's Pokémon.


Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Charizard}} in the match. Despite their initial unwillingness to cooperate, the two pulled together in the end and were able to defeat Luana's Pokémon.
She reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
 
==Character==
Luana is self-assertive, with her bold personality helping her operate the Kumquat Hotel and Gym at a high standard. She misses her son [[Travis]] and wishes to care for him again. Those strong maternal feelings resulted in her mistaking {{Ash}} for Travis. Her maternal side also extends to her {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, whom she cares for deeply, treating each one like her own child.


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
This is a list of Luana's Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}
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This is a list of Luana's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
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|epname=Pokémon Double Trouble
|epname=Pokémon Double Trouble
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein
|desc=One of Luana's Pokémon, Alakazam is a strong Pokémon that has learned to battle with teamwork alongside Marowak. Having powerful Psychic attacks, it is capable of immobilizing Pokémon. Using a powerful {{m|Hyper Beam}} attack, it can severely damage an opponent. However after being knocked over, the Hyper Beam was its own demise in Luana's battle with Ash.
|desc=One of Luana's Pokémon, {{p|Alakazam}} is a strong Pokémon that has learned to battle with teamwork alongside Marowak. Having powerful Psychic attacks, it is capable of immobilizing Pokémon. Using a powerful Hyper Beam attack, it can severely damage an opponent. However after being knocked over, the Hyper Beam was its own demise in Luana's battle with Ash.


Alakazam's known moves are {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Psychic}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}
Alakazam's known moves are {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Psychic}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
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|epname=Pokémon Double Trouble
|epname=Pokémon Double Trouble
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Together with Alakazam, it knows {{m|Bonemerang}}. After being attacked by {{AP|Charizard}}'s {{m|Seismic Toss}}, it was not fazed. When {{m|Hyper Beam}} tore across the battlefield and hit Marowak, knocking both of Luana's Pokémon out, it gave Ash the victory of the match.
|desc=One of Luana's Pokémon, {{p|Marowak}} was used in Luana's Gym battle against {{Ash}}. After being attacked by {{AP|Charizard}}'s {{m|Seismic Toss}}, it was not fazed. When {{m|Hyper Beam}} tore across the battlefield and hit Marowak, knocking both of Luana's Pokémon out, it gave Ash the victory of the match.


Marowak's known moves are {{m|Bonemerang}} and {{m|Body Slam}}.}}
Marowak's known moves are {{m|Bonemerang}} and {{m|Double-Edge}}{{tt|*|Body Slam in the dub}}.}}


==Voice actors==
==Voice actors==
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|ja=小山茉美 ''Mami Koyama''
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|en=[[Kayzie Rogers]]
|en=[[Kayzie Rogers]]
|es_eu=Gemma Martín}}
|ar=إيمان بيطار ''Iman Bitar''
|cs=Jana Páleníčková
|fr_eu=Guylaine Gibert
|es_eu=Gemma Martín
|es_la=Elena Ramírez
|it=Renata Bertolas
|pt_br=Adna Cruz
|pl=Olga Borys}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Despite Ash stating in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'' that [[double battle]]s where banned by the Pokémon League, Launa's Gym requires challengers to compete in a double battle.
* Despite Ash stating in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'' that [[Double Battle]]s were banned by the Pokémon League, Luana's Gym requires challengers to compete in a Double Battle.
** However, Luana's Gym is part of the [[Orange League]], and complies to different rules.
** However, Luana's Gym is part of the [[Orange League]], and thus complies to different rules.


==Names==
==Names==
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| ルリコ ''Ruriko''
| ルリコ ''Ruriko''
| From 瑠璃 ''ruri'' ({{wp|lapis lazuli}}), referencing the Japanese name of her badge.
| From 瑠璃 ''ruri'' ({{wp|lapis lazuli}}), referencing the Japanese name of her Badge.
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| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 琉麗／琉丽 ''Liúlì​''
| 琉麗／琉丽 ''Liúlì''
| Means ''beautiful glazed stone''. Also sounds similar to 琉璃 ''liúlí'', referencing the name of her badge.
| Means ''beautiful glazed stone''. Also sounds similar to 琉璃 ''liúlí'', referencing the name of her Badge.
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Latest revision as of 00:08, 1 September 2024

This article is about the Gym Leader in the Orange Islands. If you were looking for the Pokémon Ranger, see Luana (Ranger).
Luana
ルリコ Ruriko
Luana.png
Luana
Gender Female
Eye color Blue
Hair color Red
Hometown Kumquat Island
Region Orange Islands
Relatives Travis (son)
Trainer class Gym Leader
Leader of Kumquat Gym
Badge Jade Star Badge
Challenge Double Battle
Anime debut Pokémon Double Trouble
English voice actor Kayzie Rogers
Japanese voice actor Mami Koyama

Luana (Japanese: ルリコ Ruriko) is the Gym Leader of Kumquat Island's Gym, known officially as the Kumquat Gym. She hands out the Jade Star Badge to Trainers who defeat her. She specializes in Double Battles.

History

Luana owns a luxury hotel on Kumquat Island that also doubles as her Gym. Trainers often stay at the Kumquat Hotel to help prepare for the upcoming battle. The actual Gym appears to be the largest in the Orange Islands, outside of Pummelo Stadium.

Luana appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble, where she mistook Ash for her son Travis since he bears a striking resemblance to Travis and even has a Pikachu just like him. Later, after helping Ash stop Team Rocket, she challenged him to a Double Battle. Ash used Pikachu and Charizard in the battle. Despite their initial unwillingness to cooperate, the two pulled together in the end and were able to defeat Luana's Pokémon.

She reappeared in a flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.

Character

Luana is self-assertive, with her bold personality helping her operate the Kumquat Hotel and Gym at a high standard. She misses her son Travis and wishes to care for him again. Those strong maternal feelings resulted in her mistaking Ash for Travis. Her maternal side also extends to her Pokémon, whom she cares for deeply, treating each one like her own child.

Pokémon

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This is a list of Luana's Pokémon in the anime:

Alakazam
Luana's Alakazam
Debut Pokémon Double Trouble
Voice actors
Japanese
English Addie Blaustein

One of Luana's Pokémon, Alakazam is a strong Pokémon that has learned to battle with teamwork alongside Marowak. Having powerful Psychic attacks, it is capable of immobilizing Pokémon. Using a powerful Hyper Beam attack, it can severely damage an opponent. However after being knocked over, the Hyper Beam was its own demise in Luana's battle with Ash.

Alakazam's known moves are Teleport, Reflect, Psychic, and Hyper Beam.

Marowak
Luana's Marowak
Debut Pokémon Double Trouble
Voice actors
Japanese
English Eric Stuart

One of Luana's Pokémon, Marowak was used in Luana's Gym battle against Ash. After being attacked by Charizard's Seismic Toss, it was not fazed. When Hyper Beam tore across the battlefield and hit Marowak, knocking both of Luana's Pokémon out, it gave Ash the victory of the match.

Marowak's known moves are Bonemerang and Double-Edge*.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 小山茉美 Mami Koyama
English Kayzie Rogers
Arabic إيمان بيطار Iman Bitar
Czech Jana Páleníčková
European French Guylaine Gibert
Italian Renata Bertolas
Polish Olga Borys
Brazilian Portuguese Adna Cruz
Spanish Latin America Elena Ramírez
Spain Gemma Martín


Trivia

  • Despite Ash stating in Ash Catches a Pokémon that Double Battles were banned by the Pokémon League, Luana's Gym requires challengers to compete in a Double Battle.
    • However, Luana's Gym is part of the Orange League, and thus complies to different rules.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ルリコ Ruriko From 瑠璃 ruri (lapis lazuli), referencing the Japanese name of her Badge.
English Luana
Korean 루리 Ruri From her Japanese name.
Chinese (Mandarin) 琉麗／琉丽 Liúlì Means beautiful glazed stone. Also sounds similar to 琉璃 liúlí, referencing the name of her Badge.


Orange League
Mikan Gym Coral-Eye Badge
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Gym Leader
Cissy
Navel Gym Sea Ruby Badge
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Gym Leader
Danny
Trovita Gym Spike Shell Badge
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Gym Leader
Rudy
Kumquat Gym Jade Star Badge
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Gym Leader
Luana
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Drake
Supreme Gym Leader
Drake


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