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{{CharInfobox|
:''Not to be confused with [[Drayton]].''
color={{dragon color}}|
{{Character Infobox
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}}
'''Drayden''' (Japanese: '''シャガ''' ''Shaga'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Opelucid City]]'s Gym, known officially as the [[Opelucid Gym]]. He specializes in {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon and gives the {{Badge|Legend}} to Trainers who manage to defeat him. In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon White}}, [[Iris]] held the title of Opelucid City Gym Leader instead.
|}


==In the games==
'''Drayden''' (Japanese: '''シャガ''' ''Shaga'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Opelucid City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Opelucid Gym]], and the mayor of Opelucid City. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and gives the {{Badge|Legend}} to Trainers who manage to defeat him. In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon White}}, [[Iris]] held the title of Opelucid City Gym Leader instead.
Drayden appears in {{game|Black and White|s}} where he is the mayor of Opelucid City. In {{game3|Black and White|Black|s}}, he is the [[Gym Leader]] of Opelucid City's Gym, the last Gym to be challenged by the player in the [[region]].


In {{game3|Black and White|White|s}}, he will teach {{m|Draco Meteor}} to the player's {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon if they have high [[friendship]]. He can be found in his home in Opelucid City. However, in this game [[Iris]] takes his place as Gym Leader.
==In the core series games==
Drayden appears in {{game|Black and White|s}} where he is the mayor of Opelucid City. In {{game3|Black and White|Black|s}}, he is the [[Gym Leader]] of Opelucid City's Gym, the last Gym to be challenged by the {{player}} in the [[region]]. Trainers who defeat Drayden will receive the Legend Badge, along with {{TM|82|Dragon Tail}}.
 
In {{game3|Black and White|White|s}}, after defeating the {{un|Pokémon League}}, he will teach {{m|Draco Meteor}} to the player's {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon if they have high [[friendship]]. He can always be found in his home in Opelucid City since in this game, [[Iris]] takes his place as Gym Leader.


He also reappears at [[N's Castle]] where he and many of the other [[Unova]] Gym Leaders hold off the [[Seven Sages]].
He also reappears at [[N's Castle]] where he and many of the other [[Unova]] Gym Leaders hold off the [[Seven Sages]].
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Drayden is said to train by wrestling with Pokémon.
Drayden is said to train by wrestling with Pokémon.


Drayden returns once again as a Gym Leader in {{game|Black 2 and White 2|s}}, but as the player's seventh Gym challenge. The TM Drayden gives away remains the same.
Drayden returns once again as a Gym Leader in {{B2W2}}, but as the player's seventh Gym challenge. The TM Drayden gives away remains the same.
 
After the Gym battle, Drayden takes the player to his home in Opelucid City and tells them about the {{pkmn2|legendary}} {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon {{p|Kyurem}}. Shortly afterwards, an explosion will be heard from outside, caused by the [[Plasma Frigate]]'s ice cannon. Drayden sends out his {{p|Haxorus}} to crush the ice with {{m|Dragon Tail}}, but finds that it is unbreakable when [[Zinzolin]] shows up looking for the [[DNA Splicers]]. After rounding up all the {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s and defeating Zinzolin in battle, the [[Shadow Triad]] shows up and steals the DNA Splicers, after which the player battles one of them. Even though the player wins, the Shadow Triad escapes with the Splicers. [[Cheren]] then shows up and Drayden tells the player to head to [[Humilau City]].
 
Afterwards, he will be in the first floor of his home in Opelucid City, where he will offer to teach {{m|Draco Meteor}} to the player's {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon if they have high [[friendship]].
 
In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], Drayden is revealed to have a grandson named [[Drayton]], who is a student at [[Blueberry Academy]], a member of the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}, and its former {{pkmn|Champion}}. He is also acquainted with [[Hassel]] of [[Paldea]]'s [[Elite Four]], whom he has told how his grandson has had to repeat the same year in the academy three times due to him slacking in class.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black}}====
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|prize={{pdollar}}5160
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|type1=Dragon
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|move4=Dragon Tail|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
===={{B2W2}}====
=====Gym battle=====
=====Gym battle=====
======Normal Mode======
======Easy Mode/Normal Mode======
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|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
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|gender=male
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|type1=Dragon
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|move4=Dragon Tail|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
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|ndex=330
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|pokemon=Flygon
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|gender=male
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|level={{tt|44|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|48|Normal Mode}}
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|type1=Dragon
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{{Party/Footer}}


======Challenge Mode======
======Challenge Mode======
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|name=Drayden
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|pokemon=4}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
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{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
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|ndex=334
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|move3=Sing|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
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|pokemon4={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
|ndex=612
|ndex=612
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|move3=X-Scissor|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Shadow Claw|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Shadow Claw|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Drayden uses three of these Pokémon in [[Single Battle]]s, four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s.
Drayden uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Haxorus}}.


======Unova Leaders Tournament======
======[[Unova Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party
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|sprite=Spr B2W2 Drayden.png
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Drayden.png
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|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
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|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
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|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/5
{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=330
|ndex=330
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|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Flamethrower|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Flamethrower|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=334
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|level=50
|level=50
|gender=both
|gender=both
|type1=Dragon
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|ability=Natural Cure
|ability=Natural Cure
|held=Apicot Berry
|held=Apicot Berry
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|move3=Cotton Guard|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move3=Cotton Guard|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=373
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|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hone Claws|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Hone Claws|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


======Type Experts/World Leaders Tournament======
======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament|World Leaders]]/[[Mix Master Tournament]]======
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{dragon color}}
|color={{dragon color}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Drayden.png
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Drayden.png
|prize=1 [[Battle Point|BP]]
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|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
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|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
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|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
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|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
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|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
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|ndex=330
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|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
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|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=373
|ndex=373
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|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===Quotes===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
'''[[Opelucid City]]'''
* After [[Ghetsis]]'s speech
:''"The cooperation of people and Pokémon is how Unova came to exist to begin with. If a Pokémon really didn't want anything to do with humans, it would simply leave... Capturing a Pokémon in a Poké Ball doesn't mean you've captured its heart."''
:''"What's wrong? What does the [[Alder|wandering Champion]] who left the Pokémon League need from us?"''
:''"Moments ago, a troublemaker known as Ghetsis was here. He said a Trainer named [[N]] has reawakened {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}..."''
:''"Let me check that I have this straight. This N, or what have you, presumes to set the two {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon against each other in battle to test his convictions?"''
:''"Don't worry, [[Iris]]. He is the strongest Trainer in all of Unova."''
:''"Well, <player>, is it? Come to my home. As Alder asked, I'll tell you everything I can about the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon. Iris, child, please show the way."''
 
* In his house
:''"I'll explain. What you are holding is the Light Stone{{sup/5|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}}. Reshiram{{sup/5|Bl}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}, who will likely awaken from the Light Stone{{sup/5|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}}, and Zekrom{{sup/5|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}, who is already awake, were once the same Pokémon."''
:''"One day, however... The twin heroes, the older brother who sought the truth, and the younger brother who sought ideals, began to argue about how to decide which one of them was right... The single Dragon-type Pokémon that had been with them all that time split its body into two. One sided with the older brother, and the other with the younger brother."''
:''"Because the two of them were once the same entity, their battle raged endlessly and neither one could be declared the winner. They simply exhausted themselves. The twin heroes proclaimed that there was no one side that was right and ceased the conflict."''
:''"True. Pokémon cannot speak. People may hurt Pokémon even more by imposing their selfish thoughts on them. But, no matter what, Pokémon and people believe in each other, need each other, and will continue to live together..."''
:''"Sorry. We got a little off topic at the end. That is everything we know. Unfortunately, we don't know how to wake up the legendary Pokémon..."''
:''"I made a promise to Alder. You must win the Gym Badge from the Opelucid Pokémon Gym."''
 
:* In Black
::''"<player>, I'll be waiting for your challenge at the Pokémon Gym!"''
 
:* In White
::''"Iris, you go and be <player>'s opponent at the Pokémon Gym."''
 
::''"What will it accomplish to separate the worlds of people and Pokémon? The way we live now, with different beings understanding and forgiving each other, is much richer. That's my belief."''
 
* In his house after player receives the Legend Badge (White only)
:''"If you wish, I can teach your Pokémon the {{m|Draco Meteor|strongest Dragon-type move}}. Would you like your Pokémon to learn that move?"''
:* Yes; if player has Pokémon in the party {{tt|that can learn the move|a Dragon-type Pokémon must have high friendship to be able to be taught Draco Meteor}}
::''"Which Pokémon should learn this move?"''
::* If a Pokémon that can't learn Draco Meteor is selected
:::''"I'm very sorry, but... This Pokémon cannot learn this move."''
::* If a Pokémon that knows Draco Meteor is selected
:::''"Hmm... It looks like this Pokémon already knows Draco Meteor."''
::* After one of the player's Pokémon learns Draco Meteor
:::''"Draco Meteor's power is exceptional, but using it lowers the user's [[Stats#Special Attack|Sp. Atk stat]]."
:* Yes; if no Dragon-type Pokémon in the player's party can learn the move
::''"Hmm... This Pokémon can learn this move, but your bond of friendship is not yet strong enough. That means I cannot teach it this move."''
:* Yes; if player has no Dragon-type Pokémon in the party
::''"I see... But there are no Pokémon with you right now that can learn this move."''
:* No
::''"Understood. Come again if you change your mind."''
 
'''[[Opelucid Gym]] (Black only)'''
* Before battle
:''"Welcome. Thank you for coming. I am Opelucid Pokémon Gym's Leader, Drayden. As the mayor, I've given everything to developing the city. As a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, I've simply been pursuing greater strength. But what I'm searching for now is a young Trainer who can show me a bright future. Perhaps you can show me that future, the way Iris has?"''
 
* After the first move
:''"I didn't see that coming. You are a very difficult opponent."''
 
* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"Now is the moment of truth! This really gets my blood pumping!"''
 
* When defeated
:''"This intense feeling that floods me after a defeat... I don't know how to describe it."''
 
* After being defeated
:''"Wonderful. I'm grateful we had a chance to meet and battle."''
 
:''"Well, now, You've obtained all of the Gym [[Badge]]s in [[Unova]]. Now, all Pokémon will obediently follow your commands. I also want you to have this. It's a [[TM]] I'm particularly fond of. It's called {{m|Dragon Tail}}."''
 
:''"Dragon Tail is a move that returns the damaged Pokémon to its [[Poké Ball]]. In other words, it switches your opponent's Pokémon. Now, I have something to ask of you. Head for the Pokémon League and go after [[Alder]]. The Pokémon League is past {{rt|10|Unova}}, which runs from [[Opelucid City]] to [[Victory Road (Black and White)|Victory Road]]. I know Alder's strength, but I don't know the depths of N's power...''"
 
* Post game:
:''"Pokémon and people do not age because of the passage of time. They get old when the energy flowing in their hearts dries up. This energy in our hearts is powered by truth, ideals, or maybe dreams... That probably changes with what you most hope for in your life."''
 
'''[[N's Castle]]'''
:''"Holder of the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Light Stone}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Dark Stone}}{{sup/5|W}}, please proceed!"''
:''"I can empathize with some of what you say, but I can't forgive the way you reject everything else!"''
 
'''Badge Case (Black only)'''
:''Sincere Trainer, keep growing stronger!''


===National Gymquirer===
===National Gymquirer===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
:Jingle: ''"Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"''  
:Jingle: ''"Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"''
:Page: ''"That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Madame Scale. Thank yooou! 'I'm from Opelucid City, and I just went home for the first time in a long time. I saw Drayden and Iris counting up a big handful of coins! Isn't that setting a bad example for kids, flaunting your wealth like that?' Hmmm... That's living the high life! But you know, the Opelucid Gym Badge is shiny like a coin... Maybe you saw wrong? 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"''
:Page: ''"That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Madame Scale. Thank yooou! 'I'm from Opelucid City, and I just went home for the first time in a long time. I saw Drayden and Iris counting up a big handful of coins! Isn't that setting a bad example for kids, flaunting your wealth like that?' Hmmm... That's living the high life! But you know, the Opelucid Gym Badge is shiny like a coin... Maybe you saw wrong? 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"''


===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
===={{B2W2}}====
:Jingle: ''"Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"''  
:Jingle: ''"Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"''
:Page: ''"That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Opelucitizen. Thank yooou! 'Drayden is a man among men who puts himself on the line to protect the people living in our city. He always gives his all, even in training. According to his training schedule I just happened upon, he does:'
:Page: ''"That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Opelucitizen. Thank yooou! 'Drayden is a man among men who puts himself on the line to protect the people living in our city. He always gives his all, even in training. According to his training schedule I just happened upon, he does:'
::''1. 10,000 sit-ups''
::''1. 10,000 sit-ups''
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:''Isn't that outrageous?' Huh... How old is that guy anyway? 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"''
:''Isn't that outrageous?' Huh... How old is that guy anyway? 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"''


==Gallery==
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation V|Generation V}}
| Drayden's VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation V|Generation V}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation V|Generation V}}
| Drayden's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation V|Generation V}}
|}
|}
==Quotes==
{{main|Drayden/Quotes}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Drayden anime.png|250px|thumb|right|Drayden in the anime.]]
===Main series===
Drayden first appeared 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 Iris and {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} in 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 elder]].
[[File:Drayden anime.png|250px|thumb|Drayden in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
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]].


He will appear again in [[BW101]].
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]]''.
 
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Drayden reappeared in ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'', meeting Ash and [[Goh]] when they arrived at the Opelucid Gym for Ash's [[World Coronation Series]] battle against Iris. When they entered the Gym, Drayden surprised Ash by revealing that Iris had become the {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Unova]]. He then joined Goh in watching the battle.
 
In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', Drayden was shown watching Iris's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Cynthia}}.
 
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Drayden's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:


===Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drayden
|trainer=Drayden
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|type1=Dragon
|type1=Dragon
|img=Drayden Haxorus.png
|img=Drayden Haxorus.png
|img_size=200px
|epnum=BW033
|epnum=BW033
|epname=Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!
|epname=Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc=Drayden's {{p|Haxorus}} appeared in Iris's flashback where it battled against her Excadrill and won. Excadrill's loss to Haxorus is what caused him to 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.
 
Haxorus appeared in ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'' during a flashback of Drayden's battle against Iris.


Haxorus's only known move is {{m|Rock Smash}}.}}
Haxorus's known moves are {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.}}


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{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drayden
|trainer=Drayden
|pkmn=Druddigon
|pkmn=Druddigon
|type1=Dragon
|type1=Dragon
|img=Drayden Druddigon.png
|img=Drayden Druddigon.png
|img_size=200px
|epnum=BW101
|epnum=BW101
|epname=
|epname=Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|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's known moves are {{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Dragon Tail}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drayden
|pkmn=Axew
|type1=Dragon
|img=Drayden Axew.png
|epnum=JN065
|epname=Thrash of the Titans!
|vajp=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|vaen=
|desc=}}-->
|desc={{p|Axew}} watched the battle between Iris and Ash alongside Drayden. In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', Axew was shown watching Iris's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Cynthia}} alongside its Trainer.
 
None of Axew's moves are known.}}


===Voice actors===
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
|ja=てらそままさき ''[[Masaki Terasoma]]''
|en=[[Mike Pollock]]
|da=Jan Tellefsen
|da=Jan Tellefsen
|fi=Jukka Voutilainen
|fr_eu=Bruno Bulté ([[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|BW]])<br>Jean-François Rossion ([[JN065]])
|he=אליעזר וייס ''Eliezer Weiss'' ([[JN065]])
|id=Rudi Sukistiyono ([[JN065]])
|it=Gianluca Iacono
|de=Christoph Jablonka
|de=Christoph Jablonka
|ja=寺杣昌紀 ''[[Masaki Terasoma]]''
|pl=Zbigniew Konopka
|en=[[Mike Pollock]]
|pt_br=Walter Cruz
|es_eu=Luis Mas}}
|ru=Петр Иващенко ''Petr Ivashenko''
|es_la=José Luis Orozco
|es_eu=Luis Mas
|vi=Trí Luân ([[BW033]])}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}
[[File:Drayden PG.png|thumb|250px|Drayden in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Drayden has appeared in two [[Pokémon Generations]] {{cat|Pokémon Generations episodes|episodes}}. He made his first appearance in ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]'', in which he was seen outside [[N's Castle]] trying to stop the [[Seven Sages]]. Together with several other [[Unova]] [[Gym Leader]]s, he battled the many {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s to prevent them from achieving [[Team Plasma]]'s goals.
 
He then reappeared in ''[[PG14|The Frozen World]]'', in which he tried to protect [[Opelucid City]] from being attacked by [[Zinzolin]] and his army of Grunts. However, he was unsuccessful, as [[Colress]] was able to freeze the entire city using a cannon powered up by the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{p|Kyurem}}, while Zinzolin managed to get the [[DNA Splicers]] to further Team Plasma's nefarious plans.
 
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Drayden's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in [[Pokémon Generations]]:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drayden
|pkmn=Haxorus
|type1=Dragon
|img=Drayden Haxorus PG.png
|epnum=PG13
|epname=The Uprising
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Drayden's {{p|Haxorus}} first appeared in ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]'', where it was seen battling against two {{p|Whirlipede}} belonging to a group of {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s.
 
It reappeared in ''[[PG14|The Frozen World]]'', where it battled against [[Team Plasma]] once again.
 
Haxorus's known moves are {{m|Dragon Tail}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.}}
 
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
|ja=岩崎征実 ''[[Masami Iwasaki]]''
|en=Unknown
|pt_br=Ricardo Rossatto
|es_eu=Jordi Ribes}}
 
===GOTCHA!===
Drayden briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Drayden Adventures.png|200px|thumb|right|Drayden in the manga.]]
[[File:Iris Drayden Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Drayden in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
Drayden is first seen in person along with his fellow Gym Leaders and {{adv|Black}}.
====={{MangaArc|Black & White}}=====
Drayden first appeared in ''[[PS475|The Mystery of the Missing Fossil]]'' as part of {{adv|Black}}'s imagination when he expressed his desire to defeat each of the Unova Gym Leaders.
 
He debuted in person in ''[[PS497|Finding Truth]]''. [[Brycen]] informed him of the other Gym Leaders failing to protect the [[Dark Stone]] from the [[Shadow Triad]], leading to them getting kidnapped. Fearing that [[Team Plasma]] may obtain {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}}'s power, Drayden decided the best option was to obtain {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Reshiram}}'s power via the [[Light Stone]]. As he said this, the Light Stone rolled towards Black, choosing him as the next Hero of Truth.
 
In ''[[PS498|Decisions, Decisions]]'', Drayden and Brycen met on the [[Tubeline Bridge]] while Black trained in order to wield the Light Stone. Brycen noted relying on Reshiram would make them no better than Team Plasma. Drayden replied that they had no other option strong enough to face a [[Legendary Pokémon]] like Zekrom. Later, Drayden properly introduced himself to Black, stating he expected great things from the boy. Afterward, Drayden left to do his own business and told [[Iris]] to stay with Black for the duration of his training in hopes that she would learn from it as well.
 
In ''[[PS504|The Cold Hard Truth]]'', Drayden held a press conference in [[Opelucid City]], where he revealed to the public that the [[Pokémon Association]] agreed to change the {{un|Pokémon League}}'s opening date would be pushed up from three months to a week. Black was horrified to learn this news, as he believed it would be impossible to win his final Gym Badge in that amount of time.
 
In ''[[PS511|Dream a Little Dream]]'', Drayden hosted the Pokémon League's opening ceremonies. Later, Black challenged Drayden to a Gym battle, pointing out that he still had until the tournament officially began to earn his final Badge. Drayden accepted the challenge and faced Black in a small hallway. Eventually, he was defeated, earning Black the {{badge|Legend}} and a place in the League tournament.
 
In ''[[PS520|Cold Hard Truth]]'', Team Plasma launched their attack on the Pokémon League by summoning [[N's Castle]] from the depths of the earth. The castle surrounded the League building while several {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s came out and cornered everyone. Drayden and Iris worked together to protect innocent bystanders from the Grunts. After Team Plasma was defeated, Drayden and the others watched as {{adv|N}} and Zekrom flew off to parts unknown.
 
====={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}=====
Two years later, in ''[[PS526|Mr. Perfect]]'', Drayden congratulated {{adv|Cheren}} on becoming a teacher at the [[Aspertia City]]'s [[Pokémon academy|Trainers' School]]. He revealed that he made Iris the Opelucid Gym Leader in order to focus on finding Black, who had been sealed in the Light Stone. He also revealed the existence of {{p|Kyurem}} and warned Cheren that the newly-resurfaced Team Plasma may be after it.
 
In ''[[PS546|Giant Chasm]]'', Drayden helped free people trapped by ice created by Team Plasma's flying ship, the [[Plasma Frigate]]. He declined [[Kimi]]'s suggestion to go and face Team Plasma, declaring that as a mayor, his main focus is keeping the public safe from harm.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drayden
|pkmn=Druddigon
|type1=Dragon
|img=Drayden Druddigon Adventures.png
|epnum=PS499
|epname=School of Hard Knocks
|desc={{p|Druddigon}} is Drayden's only known Pokémon. It was first used to battle [[Iris's Fraxure]], where it easily defeated its opponent. When Drayden was speaking to the press in front of his Gym, Druddigon roared at the crowd to get them to quiet down. During Drayden's Gym battle against Black, Druddigon went up against Black's {{p|Braviary}}, [[Brav]]. With its speed, Druddigon proved to be a powerful foe but was defeated when Brav opened a door to let in a blizzard, freezing Druddigon in place and leaving it wide open to an attack.
 
Druddigon's known moves are {{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Dragon Rage}}, and {{m|Rock Climb}}, and its Ability is {{a|Sheer Force}}.}}
 
Drayden also has at least three other Pokémon in his arsenal as seen in the flashback in the battle against Iris.
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Drayden JNM.png|thumb|170px|Drayden in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
Drayden appeared in ''[[JNM19|Thrash of the Titans!]]''.
 
====Pokémon====
{| width="96px"
| {{ActivePoké|Drayden|Axew|Drayden Axew JNM.png|dragon|size=100px|link=no}}
|
|}
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|スパルタン　メイヤー|Spartan mayor}}.
* Drayden's Japanese Leader title is {{tt|スパルタン　メイヤー|Spartan mayor}}.
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, the only differences between Drayden and [[Iris]]'s teams are the genders of their Pokémon and their {{p|Druddigon}}'s Ability: Drayden has an all-male team and his Druddigon has {{a|Rough Skin}}, while Iris has an all-female team and her Druddigon has {{a|Sheer Force}}.
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, the only differences between Drayden and [[Iris]]'s teams are the genders of their Pokémon and their {{p|Druddigon}} and {{p|Haxorus}}'s Abilities: Drayden has an all-male team and his Druddigon has {{a|Rough Skin}} and his Haxorus has {{a|Rivalry}}, while Iris has an all-female team and her Druddigon has {{a|Sheer Force}} and her {{TP|Iris|Haxorus}} has {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* Drayden is currently the only [[Unova]] [[Gym Leader]] who is not present in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] as an [[Non-player character|NPC]] or a playable character.
* As he is the seventh Gym Leader to be challenged in {{2v2|Black 2|White 2}}, Drayden is the only {{type|Dragon}} specialist [[Gym Leader]] who, in at least one case, is not the last faced by the player.
**This does not apply in {{game|Black and White|s|Black}}, where he is the final Gym Leader to be challenged by the player.


==Names==
==Names==
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border:3px solid #{{dragon color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| シャガ ''Shaga''
| シャガ ''Shaga''
| From 射干 or 著莪 (シャガ) ''shaga'', ''{{wp|Iris japonica}}'' or from Fringed iris.
| From 射干 ''shaga'' ({{wp|Iris japonica|fringed iris}}), matching with [[Iris]]<!--and possibly 蛇 ''ja'' (serpent)-->
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| English, Brazilian Portuguese
| Drayden
| Drayden
| From "{{t|dragon}}" and "den" (as in dragon's den).
| From ''{{t|dragon}}'' and ''den'' (as in [[Dragon's Den]])
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Lysander
| From ''lys'' (French for lily) or ''{{wp|fleur-de-lis|fleur-de-lys}}'' (royal symbol that resembles a stylized iris) and the Spartan general ''{{wp|Lysander}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Lirio
| From ''lirio'' (lily; iris)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Watson
| Watson
| From the flower genus ''{{wp|Watsonia (plant)|Watsonia}}''.
| From ''{{wp|Watsonia (plant)|Watsonia}}'' (a genus belonging to the {{wp|Iridaceae|iris family}})
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Lysander
| From the Spartan general {{wp|Lysander}} and {{wp|Fleur-de-lis|fleur-de-lys}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Italian
| Aristide
| Aristide
| From the genus ''{{wp|Aristea}}''. May also be named after {{wp|Aristides}}.
| From ''{{wp|Aristea}}'' (a genus belonging to the iris family) and possibly the Athenian statesman ''{{wp|Aristides}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Lirio
| From ''lirio'' (lily).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| Korean
| 사간 ''Sagan''
| 사간 ''Sagan''
| From 사간 (射干) ''sagan'', {{wp|Iris domestica|blackberry lily}}.
| From 사간 (射干) ''sagan'' ({{wp|Iris domestica|blackberry lily}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 夏卡 ''Xiàkǎ''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese (Cantonese)
| 夏卡 ''Hahkā''
| Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| Vietnamese
| 夏卡 ''Xiàkǎ''
| Shaga
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
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Not to be confused with Drayton.
Drayden
シャガ Shaga
"The Spartan Mayor"
Black White Drayden.png
Artwork from Pokémon Black and White
Age Unknown
Gender Male
Eye color Yellow
Hair color White
Hometown Opelucid City
Region Unova
Relatives Drayton (grandson)
Trainer class Gym LeaderBB2W2
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation V
Games Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
Member of Unova League
Rank Gym Leader
Leader of Opelucid Gym
Badge Legend Badge
Specializes in Dragon-types
Animated series Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Pokémon Generations
Debut Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster! (Pokémon the Series)
The Uprising (Generations)
English voice actor Mike Pollock (Pokémon the Series)
Japanese voice actor Masaki Terasoma (Pokémon the Series)
Masami Iwasaki (Generations)

Drayden (Japanese: シャガ Shaga) is the Gym Leader of Opelucid City's Gym, known officially as the Opelucid Gym, and the mayor of Opelucid City. He specializes in Dragon-type Pokémon and gives the Legend Badge to Trainers who manage to defeat him. In Pokémon White, Iris held the title of Opelucid City Gym Leader instead.

In the core series games

Drayden appears in Pokémon Black and White where he is the mayor of Opelucid City. In Black, he is the Gym Leader of Opelucid City's Gym, the last Gym to be challenged by the player in the region. Trainers who defeat Drayden will receive the Legend Badge, along with TM82 (Dragon Tail).

In White, after defeating the Pokémon League, he will teach Draco Meteor to the player's Dragon-type Pokémon if they have high friendship. He can always be found in his home in Opelucid City since in this game, Iris takes his place as Gym Leader.

He also reappears at N's Castle where he and many of the other Unova Gym Leaders hold off the Seven Sages.

Drayden is said to train by wrestling with Pokémon.

Drayden returns once again as a Gym Leader in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, but as the player's seventh Gym challenge. The TM Drayden gives away remains the same.

After the Gym battle, Drayden takes the player to his home in Opelucid City and tells them about the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon Kyurem. Shortly afterwards, an explosion will be heard from outside, caused by the Plasma Frigate's ice cannon. Drayden sends out his Haxorus to crush the ice with Dragon Tail, but finds that it is unbreakable when Zinzolin shows up looking for the DNA Splicers. After rounding up all the Team Plasma Grunts and defeating Zinzolin in battle, the Shadow Triad shows up and steals the DNA Splicers, after which the player battles one of them. Even though the player wins, the Shadow Triad escapes with the Splicers. Cheren then shows up and Drayden tells the player to head to Humilau City.

Afterwards, he will be in the first floor of his home in Opelucid City, where he will offer to teach Draco Meteor to the player's Dragon-type Pokémon if they have high friendship.

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Drayden is revealed to have a grandson named Drayton, who is a student at Blueberry Academy, a member of the BB League Elite Four, and its former Champion. He is also acquainted with Hassel of Paldea's Elite Four, whom he has told how his grandson has had to repeat the same year in the academy three times due to him slacking in class.

Pokémon

Pokémon Black



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Gym battle
Easy Mode/Normal Mode



Challenge Mode



Pokémon World Tournament

Drayden uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Haxorus.

Unova Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders/Mix Master Tournament



National Gymquirer

Pokémon Black and White

Jingle: "Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"
Page: "That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Madame Scale. Thank yooou! 'I'm from Opelucid City, and I just went home for the first time in a long time. I saw Drayden and Iris counting up a big handful of coins! Isn't that setting a bad example for kids, flaunting your wealth like that?' Hmmm... That's living the high life! But you know, the Opelucid Gym Badge is shiny like a coin... Maybe you saw wrong? 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Jingle: "Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"
Page: "That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Opelucitizen. Thank yooou! 'Drayden is a man among men who puts himself on the line to protect the people living in our city. He always gives his all, even in training. According to his training schedule I just happened upon, he does:'
1. 10,000 sit-ups
2. 10,000 push-ups
3. 10,000 squats
Isn't that outrageous?' Huh... How old is that guy anyway? 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"

Gallery

Sprites

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Sprite from
Black 		Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2 		Overworld sprite from
Generation V 		VS sprite from
Generation V

Quotes

Main article: Drayden/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Drayden in the anime

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Drayden debuted in Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster! in Iris's flashback, where he was introduced as a Dragon Master. He witnessed Iris and Excadrill in 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 village elder.

Drayden physically debuted in A Village Homecoming!, where he was introduced as the Opelucid Gym Leader; and again in 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 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 Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Drayden reappeared in Thrash of the Titans!, meeting Ash and Goh when they arrived at the Opelucid Gym for Ash's World Coronation Series battle against Iris. When they entered the Gym, Drayden surprised Ash by revealing that Iris had become the Champion of Unova. He then joined Goh in watching the battle.

In The Fiery Road to Mastership!, Drayden was shown watching Iris's Masters Eight Tournament match against Cynthia.

Pokémon

This listing is of Drayden's known Pokémon in the anime:

Haxorus
Drayden's Haxorus

Drayden's Haxorus appeared in Iris's flashback, where it battled her Excadrill and won. Excadrill's loss to Haxorus was what caused him to disobey Iris for many years.

It reappeared in 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 Drill Run and Giga Impact.

Haxorus appeared in Thrash of the Titans! during a flashback of Drayden's battle against Iris.

Haxorus's known moves are Rock Smash and Giga Impact.

Druddigon
Drayden's Druddigon

Drayden used 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.

Druddigon was shown to be very strong, being able to withstand Dragonite's super effective Ice Beam and intercept it in the middle of a Dragon Rush.

Druddigon's known moves are Dragon Claw, Flash Cannon, Double Team, and Dragon Tail.

Axew
Drayden's Axew

Axew watched the battle between Iris and Ash alongside Drayden. In The Fiery Road to Mastership!, Axew was shown watching Iris's Masters Eight Tournament match against Cynthia alongside its Trainer.

None of Axew's moves are known.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese てらそままさき Masaki Terasoma
English Mike Pollock
Danish Jan Tellefsen
Finnish Jukka Voutilainen
European French Bruno Bulté (BW)
Jean-François Rossion (JN065)
German Christoph Jablonka
Hebrew אליעזר וייס Eliezer Weiss (JN065)
Indonesian Rudi Sukistiyono (JN065)
Italian Gianluca Iacono
Polish Zbigniew Konopka
Brazilian Portuguese Walter Cruz
Russian Петр Иващенко Petr Ivashenko
Spanish Latin America José Luis Orozco
Spain Luis Mas
Vietnamese Trí Luân (BW033)


Pokémon Generations

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Drayden in Pokémon Generations

Drayden has appeared in two Pokémon Generations episodes. He made his first appearance in The Uprising, in which he was seen outside N's Castle trying to stop the Seven Sages. Together with several other Unova Gym Leaders, he battled the many Team Plasma Grunts to prevent them from achieving Team Plasma's goals.

He then reappeared in The Frozen World, in which he tried to protect Opelucid City from being attacked by Zinzolin and his army of Grunts. However, he was unsuccessful, as Colress was able to freeze the entire city using a cannon powered up by the Legendary Kyurem, while Zinzolin managed to get the DNA Splicers to further Team Plasma's nefarious plans.

Pokémon

This listing is of Drayden's known Pokémon in Pokémon Generations:

Haxorus
Drayden's Haxorus
Debut The Uprising

Drayden's Haxorus first appeared in The Uprising, where it was seen battling against two Whirlipede belonging to a group of Team Plasma Grunts.

It reappeared in The Frozen World, where it battled against Team Plasma once again.

Haxorus's known moves are Dragon Tail and Dragon Pulse.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 岩崎征実 Masami Iwasaki
English Unknown
Brazilian Portuguese Ricardo Rossatto
European Spanish Jordi Ribes


GOTCHA!

Drayden briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Drayden in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Black & White arc

Drayden first appeared in The Mystery of the Missing Fossil as part of Black's imagination when he expressed his desire to defeat each of the Unova Gym Leaders.

He debuted in person in Finding Truth. Brycen informed him of the other Gym Leaders failing to protect the Dark Stone from the Shadow Triad, leading to them getting kidnapped. Fearing that Team Plasma may obtain Zekrom's power, Drayden decided the best option was to obtain Reshiram's power via the Light Stone. As he said this, the Light Stone rolled towards Black, choosing him as the next Hero of Truth.

In Decisions, Decisions, Drayden and Brycen met on the Tubeline Bridge while Black trained in order to wield the Light Stone. Brycen noted relying on Reshiram would make them no better than Team Plasma. Drayden replied that they had no other option strong enough to face a Legendary Pokémon like Zekrom. Later, Drayden properly introduced himself to Black, stating he expected great things from the boy. Afterward, Drayden left to do his own business and told Iris to stay with Black for the duration of his training in hopes that she would learn from it as well.

In The Cold Hard Truth, Drayden held a press conference in Opelucid City, where he revealed to the public that the Pokémon Association agreed to change the Pokémon League's opening date would be pushed up from three months to a week. Black was horrified to learn this news, as he believed it would be impossible to win his final Gym Badge in that amount of time.

In Dream a Little Dream, Drayden hosted the Pokémon League's opening ceremonies. Later, Black challenged Drayden to a Gym battle, pointing out that he still had until the tournament officially began to earn his final Badge. Drayden accepted the challenge and faced Black in a small hallway. Eventually, he was defeated, earning Black the Legend Badge and a place in the League tournament.

In Cold Hard Truth, Team Plasma launched their attack on the Pokémon League by summoning N's Castle from the depths of the earth. The castle surrounded the League building while several Team Plasma Grunts came out and cornered everyone. Drayden and Iris worked together to protect innocent bystanders from the Grunts. After Team Plasma was defeated, Drayden and the others watched as N and Zekrom flew off to parts unknown.

Black 2 & White 2 arc

Two years later, in Mr. Perfect, Drayden congratulated Cheren on becoming a teacher at the Aspertia City's Trainers' School. He revealed that he made Iris the Opelucid Gym Leader in order to focus on finding Black, who had been sealed in the Light Stone. He also revealed the existence of Kyurem and warned Cheren that the newly-resurfaced Team Plasma may be after it.

In Giant Chasm, Drayden helped free people trapped by ice created by Team Plasma's flying ship, the Plasma Frigate. He declined Kimi's suggestion to go and face Team Plasma, declaring that as a mayor, his main focus is keeping the public safe from harm.

Pokémon

Druddigon
Drayden's Druddigon

Druddigon is Drayden's only known Pokémon. It was first used to battle Iris's Fraxure, where it easily defeated its opponent. When Drayden was speaking to the press in front of his Gym, Druddigon roared at the crowd to get them to quiet down. During Drayden's Gym battle against Black, Druddigon went up against Black's Braviary, Brav. With its speed, Druddigon proved to be a powerful foe but was defeated when Brav opened a door to let in a blizzard, freezing Druddigon in place and leaving it wide open to an attack.

Druddigon's known moves are Dragon Tail, Dragon Rage, and Rock Climb, and its Ability is Sheer Force.

Drayden also has at least three other Pokémon in his arsenal as seen in the flashback in the battle against Iris.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Drayden in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Drayden appeared in Thrash of the Titans!.

Pokémon

Drayden Axew JNM.png
Axew


Trivia

  • Drayden's Japanese Leader title is スパルタン　メイヤー.
  • In Black and White, the only differences between Drayden and Iris's teams are the genders of their Pokémon and their Druddigon and Haxorus's Abilities: Drayden has an all-male team and his Druddigon has Rough Skin and his Haxorus has Rivalry, while Iris has an all-female team and her Druddigon has Sheer Force and her Haxorus has Mold Breaker.
  • Drayden is currently the only Unova Gym Leader who is not present in Pokémon Masters EX as an NPC or a playable character.
  • As he is the seventh Gym Leader to be challenged in Black 2 and White 2, Drayden is the only Dragon-type specialist Gym Leader who, in at least one case, is not the last faced by the player.
    • This does not apply in Black, where he is the final Gym Leader to be challenged by the player.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese シャガ Shaga From 射干 shaga (fringed iris), matching with Iris
English, Brazilian Portuguese Drayden From dragon and den (as in Dragon's Den)
German Lysander From lys (French for lily) or fleur-de-lys (royal symbol that resembles a stylized iris) and the Spartan general Lysander
Spanish Lirio From lirio (lily; iris)
French Watson From Watsonia (a genus belonging to the iris family)
Italian Aristide From Aristea (a genus belonging to the iris family) and possibly the Athenian statesman Aristides
Korean 사간 Sagan From 사간 (射干) sagan (blackberry lily)
Chinese (Mandarin) 夏卡 Xiàkǎ Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 夏卡 Hahkā Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name
Vietnamese Shaga Transcription of his Japanese name

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