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{{samename|the character who was originally going to be named Iris|Princess Salvia}}
{{Character Infobox
{{CharInfobox|
|color={{dragon color}}
color={{dragon color}}|
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
corecolor={{dragon color light}}|
|corecolor={{dragon color light}}
bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}|
|name=Iris
name=Iris|
|jname=アイリス
jname=アイリス |
|tmname=Iris
tmname=Iris|
|text=fff
slogan=yes|
|sloganline=The Girl Who Knows the Hearts of Dragons
sloganline=The Girl Who Knows the Hearts of Dragons|
|image=Black 2 White 2 Iris.png
image=Black 2 White 2 Iris.png|
|size=275px
size=275px|  
|caption=Artwork from [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2 and White 2]] by [[Yusuke Ohmura]]<ref>[[a:File:IrisPlasmaBlast81.jpg|Iris (Plasma Blast 81)]]</ref>
caption=Artwork from Black 2 and White 2 |
|gender=Female
colors=yes|
|eyes=Maroon
eyes=Maroon|
|hair=Violet
hair=Purple|
|hometown=[[Village of Dragons]] <small>([[Blackthorn City]] in [[Pokémon Adventures]])</small>
gender=Female|
|region=[[Unova]] <small>(originally [[Johto]] in [[Pokémon Adventures]])</small>
hometown=[[Village of Dragons]]<br>[[Blackthorn City]]{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}}|
}}
region=[[Unova]] |
{{Character Infobox/Game
relatives=Unknown|
|color={{dragon color light}}
trainer=yes|
|gen={{gen|V}}, {{gen|VII}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/5|W}}<br>{{pkmn|Champion}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}|
|counterpart=[[Iris (Masters)]]
game=yes|
|games={{2v2|Black|White}}, {{2v2|Black|White|2}}<br>{{pkmn|Masters EX}}
leader=yes|
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/5|W}}<br>{{pkmn|Champion}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}
gym=Opelucid Gym|
|enva=Cassandra Lee Morris<ref name="Cassandra Lee Morris">[https://www.san-japan.org/sj-guest/cassandra-lee-morris/ Convention page for Cassandra Lee Morris]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
champ=yes|
|jpva=Ayana Taketatsu<ref name="Ayana Taketatsu">[https://twitter.com/pokemas_game/status/1372428301730467841 Pokémon Masters EX Official Japanese profile on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
league=Pokémon League (Unova)|
specialist=yes|
type={{t|Dragon}} types|
badge=Badge#Legend Badge{{!}}Legend Badge|
team=no|
brain=no|
anime=yes|
epnum=BW001|
epname=In The Shadow of Zekrom!|
generation={{Gen|V}}|
games={{2v2|Black|White}}<br>{{2v2|Black|White|2}}| |
enva=N/A |
java=[[Aoi Yūki]] |
enva=[[Eileen Stevens]] |
}}
}}
'''Iris''' (Japanese: '''アイリス''' ''Iris'') is a {{pkmn|Master}} {{type|Dragon}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}. She was once one of the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Opelucid City]]'s Gym, known officially as the [[Opelucid Gym]], giving out the {{badge|Legend}}, in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon White}}. Two years later, in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, she is the {{pkmn|Champion}}.
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{dragon color light}}
|member=[[Unova League]]
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/5|W}}<br>{{pkmn|Champion}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|domain=[[Opelucid Gym]]
|reward={{badge|Legend}}
|specialty={{t|Dragon}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{dragon color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Generations]]''
|counterpart=[[Iris (anime)]]
|debut=''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>''[[PG13|The Uprising]]'' (''Pokémon Generations'')
|enva=[[Eileen Stevens]] <small>([[BW001]]-[[JN065]])</small>, Anairis Quiñones <small>([[JN115]]-present)</small> (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>[[Cherami Leigh]] (''Pokémon Generations'')
|jpva=[[Aoi Yūki]] (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>Rina Hidaka (''Pokémon Generations'')
}}
|}


==In the games==
'''Iris''' (Japanese: '''アイリス''' ''Iris'') is a {{type|Dragon}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}. She was one of the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Opelucid City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Opelucid Gym]], giving out the {{badge|Legend}}, in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon White}}. Two years later, in {{B2W2}}, she is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Unova]] [[region]]'s [[Unova League|Pokémon League]].
Iris appears in {{game|Black and White|s}}. In both versions, she shows up in [[Castelia City]] to aid the player, [[Burgh]], and [[Bianca]] when Bianca's Munna is stolen; during this time, she acts as Bianca's bodyguard.


In {{game3|Black and White|White|s}}, she is the [[Gym Leader]] of Opelucid City's Gym. This Gym is the eighth to be challenged by the player. Trainers who defeat Iris will receive the Legend Badge, along with {{TM|82|Dragon Tail}}. She also reappears at [[N's Castle]] where she and the other [[Unova]] Gym Leaders hold off the [[Seven Sages]]. In the summer, she visits [[Cynthia]] at [[Undella Town]], as do the other female Gym Leaders and Elite Four members.
==In the core series games==
Iris appears in {{game|Black and White|s}}. In both versions, she shows up in [[Castelia City]] to aid the {{player}}, [[Burgh]], and [[Bianca]] when Bianca's Munna is stolen. During this time, she acts as Bianca's bodyguard.


In {{game3|Black and White|Black|s}}, she will teach {{m|Draco Meteor}} to the player's {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon if they have full [[friendship]]. She can be found on the first floor of [[Drayden]]'s home in Opelucid City.
In White, she is also revealed to be the [[Gym Leader]] of Opelucid City's Gym, which is the eighth to be challenged by the player. Trainers who defeat Iris will receive the Legend Badge, along with {{TM|82|Dragon Tail}}. She reappears at [[N's Castle]] where she and the other [[Unova]] Gym Leaders hold off the [[Seven Sages]]. During summer, she also visits [[Cynthia]] at Caitlin's villa in [[Undella Town]], as do the other female Gym Leaders.


In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Iris first appears in Castelia City, helping the player look for Team Plasma. She later makes another appearance in Opelucid City, but leaves shortly after meeting the player. Iris's primary role in these games is finally revealed to be that of the new {{pkmn|Champion}}, replacing [[Alder]]. After training extensively under Drayden, she battled against Alder upon his decision to retire as Champion and won, gaining the title for herself. As a gift for her victory, Drayden gave her new clothes to replace the ones he had given her after bringing her to Unova.
In Black, after defeating the [[Pokémon_League_(Unova)|Pokémon League]], she will teach {{m|Draco Meteor}} to the player's {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon if they have full [[friendship]]. She can be found on the first floor of [[Drayden]]'s home in Opelucid City.
 
In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Iris first appears in Castelia City, helping the player look for Team Plasma. She later reappears in Opelucid City but leaves shortly after meeting the player. Iris's primary role in these games is finally revealed to be that of the new {{pkmn|Champion}}, replacing [[Alder]]. After {{pkmn|training}} extensively under Drayden, she battled and defeated Alder after he retired as Champion, gaining the title for herself. As a gift for her victory, Drayden gave her new clothes to replace the ones he had given her after bringing her to Unova.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon White}}====
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====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
===={{B2W2}}====
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=====Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode)=====
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=====Initial battle (Challenge Mode)=====
=====Initial battle (Challenge Mode)=====
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|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
}}
}}
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{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
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=====[[Rematch]] (Easy Mode/Normal Mode)=====
=====[[Rematch]] (Easy Mode/Normal Mode)=====
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{{Party/Single
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|pokemon=Druddigon
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}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
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}}
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|game=Black
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|level={{tt|72|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|76|Normal Mode}}
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|type2=Flying
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|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
}}
}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|level={{tt|72|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|76|Normal Mode}}
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|pokemon6={{Pokémon
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|gen=5
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|game=Black
|ndex=612
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|pokemon=Haxorus
|pokemon=Haxorus
|gender=female
|gender=female
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{{Party/Footer}}


=====Rematch (Challenge Mode)=====
=====Rematch (Challenge Mode)=====
{{Party
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|color={{dragon color}}
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|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
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|prize={{Pdollar}}16600
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|name=Iris
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|pokemon1={{Pokémon
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|ability=Levitate
|ability=Levitate
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|pokemon3={{Pokémon
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|game=Black
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|held=Focus Sash
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|ability=Mold Breaker
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{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
===National Gymquirer===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
:Jingle: ''"Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"''
'''[[Castelia City]]'''
: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!"''
* At Prime Pier
:''"I heard this lady's scream and ran after the thief as fast as I could. But this city is so big and so crowded... I'm afraid I lost them."''
:''"But that's so bad! Taking people's Pokémon is really bad! 'Cause it's really nice when people and Pokémon are together! They each have something the other doesn't, and they help each other!"''
:''"I'm gonna be [[Bianca]]'s bodyguard. So you go after those bad guys, OK?"''


* On Gym Street
==In the spin-off games==
:''"Phew, we got lost. Even with the directions from the [[Xtransceiver]], I couldn't figure it out!"''
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
:''"OK! This time, I'll join the fight! Come on, Bianca. You too!"''
{{main|Iris (Masters)}}
Iris, as the [[Unova]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{TP|Iris|Haxorus}}, {{p|Hydreigon}}, and {{p|Naganadel}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Iris became a playable sync pair since the game's release, with her joining the {{player}} after completing the ninth chapter of the [[PML Arc]].


* In [[Team Plasma]]'s hideout
Iris has also made notable appearances in one of the game's Main Stories, the PML Arc.
:''"I am! It's the {{p|Zekrom|black}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Reshiram|white}}{{sup/5|W}} {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon, right?
:''"Bianca! Why are you thanking them? They take people's precious Pokémon!"''
:''"What are you doing? Why are you letting them get away?!"''
:''"OK, if you're happy..."''
:''"Don't worry! I'll keep being your bodyguard!"''
:''"Also, thanks for looking for the Pokémon! Here, this is for you! See you!"''


'''[[Opelucid City]]'''
{{PairDex/h|Dragon}}
* After [[Ghetsis]]'s speech
{{PairDex|043|Iris|trainerlink=Iris (Masters)#Haxorus|trainerimg=Iris|0612|Haxorus|gender=female|pokemonlink=Iris's Haxorus|Dragon|Ice|Physical Strike|3EX|Story<br>''Chapter 09''}}
:''"What was that about? That speech was off-the-charts strange!"''
{{PairDex|043|Iris|trainerlink=Iris (Masters)#Hydreigon|trainerimg=Iris Champion|sygna={{tt|Alt.|Champion prior to version 2.27.0}}|0635|Hydreigon|gender=female|pokemonlink=Hydreigon (Pokémon)|Dragon|Fairy|Tech|exrole=Sprint|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
:''"Oh! Mr. [[Alder]]! ...And the {{tt|guy/girl|variation depends on the gender of the player character}} who helped out that time."''
{{PairDex|043|Iris|trainerlink=Iris (Masters)#Naganadel|trainerimg=Iris Fall 2022|sygna=Fall 2022|0804|Naganadel|pokemonlink=Naganadel (Pokémon)|Poison|Psychic|Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
:''"Are you talking about {{p|Reshiram}}? Or {{p|Zekrom}}? What's the sudden interest?"''
|}
:''"Oh, no! The {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon get along so well!"''
:''"Aww... He's gone. Is he OK? He looked kinda scary."''
:''"You bet! If it's Opelucid City, I can take you anywhere. As for the story of Reshiram and Zekrom, we'll tell you all we know about it! This way!"''
:''"That way!"''


* Near [[Drayden]]'s house
==Gallery==
:''"Just a little farther!"''
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}};"| [[File:Black White Iris.png|250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{dragon color light}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:Iris concept art B2W2.jpg|350px]]
|-
| Official artwork from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions|fff|Black and White}}
| Concept art for {{colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|fff| Black 2 and White 2}}
|}


* In front of Drayden's house
===Sprites===
:''"This is it!"''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr BW Iris.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Iris.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px; padding:5px" | [[File:VSIris.png]]
| rowspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px; padding:5px" | [[File:VSIris 2.png]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px; padding:5px" | [[File:Iris BW OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px; padding:5px" | [[File:Iris OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}; width:80px; padding:5px" | [[File:Iris OD 2.png]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Civilian overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| {{color2|fff|Pokémon Champion|Champion}} overworld<br>sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|}


* In Drayden's house
==Quotes==
:''"That single Dragon Pokémon, along with twin heroes, brought a new region into being. And people and Pokémon had happy lives!"''
{{main|Iris/Quotes}}
:''"In its pursuit of truth, the white Dragon-type Pokémon sought to usher in a new and better world... Its name was Reshiram. And the other, the black Dragon-type Pokémon, sought ideals and to usher in a new world--a world of hope. Its name was Zekrom."''
:''"But, but... The two heroes' sons started the battle again! And an instant later, Reshiram and Zekrom destroyed Unova with fire and lightning! Then, they disappeared! But, but... If people work with Pokémon in the right way, we don't have to worry anymore about the world being destroyed. I mean, Reshiram and Zekrom worked hard for everyone and made a new region! So, it should be all right, I think."''
:''"Yeah! So I'm never gonna forgive Team Plasma for trying to separate Pokémon and us!"''


:* In Black
==In the anime==
::''"Everyone, people and Pokémon can get along and be happy. That's awesome!"''
[[File:Iris Champion.png|thumb|250px|Iris in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Main series===
{{main|Iris (anime)}}
Iris was a {{ashfr|traveling partner}} of [[Ash Ketchum]] for the duration of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. She was assigned to go on a {{pkmn|journey}} of growth and maturity, and she subsequently left her home in the [[Village of Dragons]] to raise an {{TP|Iris|Axew}} as well as achieve emotional growth herself. When she met Ash near [[Nuvema Town]], she allegedly decided to travel with him as a sort of guide since he was considered new to the [[Unova]] [[region]]. Eventually, she officially decided to accompany him after {{an|Cilan}} suggested the three of them should stick together. Her ultimate goal is to become a [[Type expert|Dragon Master]].


:* In White
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', she was revealed to have become the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Unova League]], and took part in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]].
::''"Yay! Look out! I'm really, really strong, just like Drayden!"''
{{-}}


* In Drayden's house after player receives the Legend Badge (Black only)
===Pokémon Generations===
:''"Guess what!! I can teach you the {{m|Draco Meteor|strongest Dragon-type move}}! Fun, huh? Want me to teach your Pokémon this move?"''
[[File:Iris PG.png|thumb|250px|Iris in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
:* 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}}
Iris appeared in ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]'', where she was seen outside [[N's Castle]] trying to stop the [[Seven Sages]]. Together with several other [[Unova]] [[Gym Leader]]s, she battled the many {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s to prevent them from achieving [[Team Plasma]]'s goals.
::''"OK, great! Which Pokémon should learn this move?"''
::* If a Pokémon that knows Draco Meteor is selected:
:::''"This one? Um, but... it looks like this Pokémon already knows Draco Meteor."''
::* After one of the player's Pokémon learns Draco Meteor
:::''"Draco Meteor's power is really amazing! But after you use it, your [[Stats#Special Attack|Sp. Atk stat]] goes down."
:* Yes; if no Dragon-type Pokémon in the player's party can learn the move
:::''"Let me see... Well, this Pokémon can learn the move, but you need to have a really strong bond of friendship first. I don't think I can teach it yet."''
:* Yes; if player has no Dragon-type Pokémon in the party
:::''"OK, great! Oh, but... You don't seem to have a Pokémon that can learn this move."''
:* No
::''"OK! Well, if you change your mind, come again, OK?"''


'''[[Opelucid Gym]] (White only)'''
====Pokémon====
* Before battle
This listing is of Iris's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in [[Pokémon Generations]]:
:''"Hi! I'm Iris, the amazing strong Gym Leader! Tell me... What Pokémon are you using? How will you fight? Ooh, I'm super curious, so let's just get started!"''


* During battle
{{TrainerPoké
:''"The pain of my Pokémon... I feel it, too!"''
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* After sending out last Pokémon
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:''"No! Not yet! No! We can fight on!!"''


* When defeated
====Voice actors====
:''"Aghhhh... I did my best, but we lost..."''
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
|ja=日高里菜 ''Rina Hidaka''
|en=[[Cherami Leigh]]
|es_eu=Nuria Trifol}}


* After being defeated
===GOTCHA!===
:''"Whoooa! That was so cool! I'm sooo happy I could battle a Trainer as strong as you!"''
Iris briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


:''"Hey, that's your eighth [[Badge]], right? That's so cool! Now every Pokémon will do what you ask, no matter how big they are! Know what? I'll give you this [[TM]], too!"''
==In the manga==
[[File:PS516.png|thumb|230px|Young Iris meeting Drayden]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In this series, Iris is not the Gym Leader of the Opelucid Gym, but is simply the apprentice of [[Drayden]]. She originally lived in [[Blackthorn City]], also known as the [[Village of Dragons]], where she trained to become a master of Dragon-types. Much to Iris's chagrin, the {{OBP|Master|Dragon Tamer clan}} of the Dragon Tamer clan had Drayden come to take her to Unova so that he could tutor her. After arriving in Unova, Drayden introduced Iris to [[Alder]], who would also become her teacher and taught her about spirituality.
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Black & White}}=====
[[File:Iris Drayden Adventures.png|left|thumb|250px|Iris in Pokémon Adventures]]
Iris debuted in ''[[PS478|Big City Battles]]''. She first informed [[Burgh]] that {{adv|Black}} arrived to challenge his Gym. After accidentally insulting his newest art piece, Iris cheered Burgh up by complimenting the smell of honey on his body. Later, Iris took an unconscious {{adv|Bianca}} to the [[Castelia Gym]], where she revealed the girl was attacked and had her Pokémon stolen. With Black's detective abilities, the group found the thieves were [[Team Plasma]] and managed to retrieve all of the Pokémon they had stolen.


:''"{{m|Dragon Tail}} doesn't just do damage. It sends the other Pokémon back to its [[Poké Ball]], too! Ooh, hey! I wonder how Mister [[Alder]] is doing? I wonder if he's battling that Trainer called [[N]] in the [[Pokémon League]] right now? Do you know about the Pokémon League? It's past {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, at the end of {{rt|10|Unova}}!"''
In ''[[PS498|Decisions, Decisions]]'', Iris reunited with Black during his {{pkmn|training}} with [[Brycen]]. There, she revealed that she was training with Drayden to become a Dragon-type expert. Black found it hard to believe her claims, annoying Iris into requesting a battle with Drayden, only to be easily swatted away and defeated. Later, 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. After Black finished his training and Gym battle with Brycen, Iris reluctantly informed him that the {{un|Pokémon League}}'s opening date had been pushed up from three months to a week.


* Post game:
The stress of potentially failing to enter in the League caused Black to panic and run away with Iris following after him. In ''[[PS508|The Lesson Ends Here]]'', Iris and Black found Alder battling {{adv|N}} on {{rt|6|Unova}}. Despite Alder's strength, he was eventually defeated.
:''"You've been on a journey and seen a lot of the world. I'm like that, too! I'm from way out in the country. I'm really happy that I've gotten to meet lots of different people and Pokémon!!"''


'''[[N's Castle]]'''
In ''[[PS512|Hallway Hijinks]]'', Iris competed in the Unova Pokémon League, eventually making it to the Top 8. To Black's surprise, Iris had already obtained all eight Gym Badges before their encounter during Black's training with Brycen. In ''[[PS514|The Tournament Continues]]'', Iris faced [[Zinzolin|Gray]] in the quarterfinals. Despite the type advantage his {{p|Cryogonal}} had, Iris's {{p|Fraxure}} managed to defeat it with a powerful {{m|Rock Smash}}, allowing Iris to advance to the next round. In ''[[PS516|One Way or Another]]'', Iris faced Black in the semifinals. Though she was determined to defeat N and avenge Alder, Iris's newly-evolved {{p|Haxorus}} was defeated by Black's [[Costa]], eliminating her from the tournament. Black assured Iris that he shared her goal and promised to take down N and Team Plasma.
:''"No need to worry!"''
:''"I won't lose! No way! No way! No way!"''


'''[[Cynthia]]'s villa'''
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 emerged and cornered everyone. Iris and Drayden worked together to protect innocent bystanders from the Grunts. After Team Plasma was defeated, Iris and the others watched as N and {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}} flew off to parts unknown.
:''"Oh, hey! Did you see [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]? It's too cute!"''
[[File:Iris B2W2 chapter.png|thumb|270px|Iris in the {{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}]]
:''"Soon, Drayden and I are going to ride the cruise ship! [[Castelia City]] is wall-to-wall people, but if I'm with him, I'll be OK!"''
====={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}=====
:''"Sometimes I think about the village where I was born, but I'm totally OK! Because I met lots of Pokémon--and all of you!"''
In ''[[PS526|Mr. Perfect]]'', Drayden revealed that he made Iris Leader of the [[Opelucid Gym]] so he could focus on dealing with Team Plasma's resurgence.
:''"Look! Look! It's the ocean!"''
:''"The ocean is so pretty. I love it! So I stayed underwater a long time. I made everyone worry!"''


'''Badge Case (White only)'''
In ''[[PS545|Deduction Time]]'', Iris, Alder, and [[Gorm]] worked together to break out of the [[White Treehollow]], which had been frozen solid by the [[Plasma Frigate]], in the process revealing that Iris had succeeded Alder as the {{pkmn|Champion}} of Unova. In ''[[PS546|Giant Chasm]]'', Iris and Gorm met Black, {{adv|White}}, {{adv|Blake}}, and {{adv|Whitley}} at the [[Giant Chasm]]. She revealed that during the past two years, she had regathered the eight Badges, challenged the [[Elite Four]], and trained with Alder, N, Gorm, and [[Benga]] at the White Treehollow. She had managed to defeat both Alder and N, proving herself worthy of becoming the new Champion. Hearing this, Black swore to defeat Iris one day. The group was then attacked by [[Colress]], who told {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Kyurem}} to freeze the surrounding area. When Kyurem stopped listening to Colress, [[Rood]] appeared, revealing his allies used a machine to disrupt the [[Colress Machine]]'s effect. With Team Plasma's influence on it severed, Kyurem began rampaging, first releasing the [[Dark Stone]] before absorbing Reshiram to become White Kyurem. While Iris, Black, and White fought Kyurem, Blake chased after Colress while Whitley went to the Plasma Frigate to rescue N, who was held captive aboard the vessel.
:''Know what? You were very strong! I'll never forget you, ever!''


===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
In ''[[PS547|The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition]]'', an explosion tore the Plasma Frigate apart, causing it to fall. After preventing a large amount of liberated Pokémon from plummeting towards the ground, Kyurem separated itself from Reshiram before leaving. Iris, Black, and White rode on Reshiram's back to chase after the ship, which eventually crashed into the abandoned N's Castle, setting the building on fire and putting the Pokémon Team Plasma left behind at risk. Black and the others combined the might of {{m|Fire Pledge|Fire}}, {{m|Water Pledge|Water}}, and {{m|Grass Pledge}}, successfully dousing the flames.
{{incomplete|section}}
'''[[Castelia City]]'''


* After player speaks with Clyde in front of gym entrance
In ''[[PS548|Epilogue: Graduation Ceremony]]'', Iris attended the [[Aspertia City]] [[Pokémon academy|Trainers' School]] graduation ceremony, where she watched the students graduate.
: ''"Huh? Burgh vanished again?"''
: ''"Hmm... Isn't Burgh always vanishing, though? He always says he's got artist's block and just goes wandering out of the Gym."''
: ''"Hi there! Who are you?"''
: ''"... Looking for Team Plasma? But Team Plasma disbanded two years ago!"''
: ''"I guess that doesn't matter! You're having problems, so I'll help you out!"''
: ''"Hmm... Now where would suspicious people go to hide?"''
: ''"! That's it! That might be where they are!"''
 
* Beside Pokémon Center
: ''"Hey, c'mon! Thumb Pier is past here!"''
: ''"If you mention a suspicious place in Castelia City, the only places that come to mind are Narrow Street and here!"''
 
* Beside Thumb Pier Entrance
: ''"This way! This way! C'mon! Have a look!
 
* Near Sewer entrance
: ''"You can go inside the sewers from here! Whaddaya think? Seems pretty suspicious, right?"''
: ''"Yep! The sewers are a perfect place for hiding!"''
 
* After exiting sewers
: ''"! Your friend... He seemed pretty mad. Did everything go OK in the sewers? So what are you going to do now? You ran into Gym Leader Burgh in the sewers, didn't you? Maybe you should go to the Pokémon Gym and see how far you've come! I'm sure battling will help your Pokémon come to understand you better as a Trainer, too!"''
 
'''[[Opelucid City]]'''
: ''"Yahoo! I haven't seen you since I ran into you in Castelia City! Are you here to battle Grandpa? Yep! Opelucid City's Gym Leader, [[Drayden]], is my grandpa. We're not really related, though! Oh! The Gym is that way! Before challenging it, you might want to go to {{rt|9|Unova}}! Still, your Pokémon really respect you! I feel how much fun your Pokémon are having, even from inside their [[Poké Ball]]s! Good luck!"''
 
'''[[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]'''
* When room is entered (initial)
: ''"Welcome, challenger!"''
: ''"I've been waiting for this!"''
* If leaving is attempted
: ''"Whaa?! Where are you going?"''
* Before battle (initial)
: ''"Know what? I really look forward to having serious battles with strong Trainers! I mean, come on! The Trainers who make it here are Trainers who desire victory with every fiber of their being! And they are battling alongside Pokémon that have been through countless difficult battles! If I battle with people like that, not only will I get stronger, my Pokémon will, too! And we'll get to know each other even better! OK! Brace yourself! I'm Iris, the Pokémon League Champion, and I'm going to defeat you!"''
 
* During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)
: ''"The pain of my Pokémon... I feel it, too!"''
 
* Upon sending out last Pokémon
: ''"I'll hone my mind and become one with Pokémon!"''
 
* Last Pokémon at critical health
: ''"No! Not yet! No! We can fight on!!"''
 
* Upon being defeated
: ''"Aghhhh... I did my best, but we lost..."''
: ''"I'm upset I couldn't win! But you know what? More than that, I'm happy! I mean, come on. By having a serious battle, you and your Pokémon, and me and my Pokémon, we all got to know one another better than before! Yep, we sure did! OK, let's go!"''
: ''"OK! Go on ahead! Hurry!"''
 
* In the Hall of Fame room
: ''"So, this room is the Hall of Fame! Your name and your Pokémon's names will be recorded here so these important things will never be forgotten: That you are an excellent and kind Trainer! That you are considerate toward your Pokémon, and you give them your whole heart! And that your wonderful Pokémon believe in their Trainer with all their hearts, and together you have a strength that knows no bounds!"''
: ''"Hey, c'mon! Oh, excuse me... <player>! To the Trainer standing before me! And to the Pokémon at your side! Your beautiful bond has grown strong through battle! In order to make this bond an eternal treasure, your names shall be recorded here!"''
 
* Before battle (rematch)
: ''"Welcome, challenger!"''
: ''"I've been waiting for this!"''
: ''"The Trainers who come here are Trainers who desire victory with every fiber of their being! And they are battling alongside Pokémon that have been through countless difficult battles! If I battle with people like that, not only will I get stronger, my Pokémon will, too! And we'll get to know each other even better! OK! Brace yourself! I'm Iris, the Pokémon League Champion, and I'm going to defeat you!"''
 
'''[[Memory Link]] - A New Light'''
:''"Yay! I did it! {{p|Haxorus}}, thank you! I won because of you!"''
:''"What did you want to talk to me about, Grandpa?"''
:''"Yep! I was the strongest!"''
:''"I'm so glad I came to Unova! There are many different people and so many different Pokémon! And you know what... In the [[Village of Dragons]], people take living alongside Pokémon for granted. I was surprised some people in Unova didn't think that way!"''
:''"[[Alder]] was smiling, though."''
:''"Alder was really, really strong! And even when I felt a bit weak, he encouraged us! He said that even when their backs are against the wall, my Pokémon have an intense look in their eyes. So, that's why I won, but I feel like I still have a lot to learn."''
:''"Are these new clothes? OK, I'll change into them right now!"''
:''"Wooow! It's such a flowing dress!"''
:''"But you were fine, right? I can tell! Your Haxorus loves you very much!"''
:''"I've already decided! I know what kind of Champion I will be! There's [[Sinnoh myths#Sinnoh Region's_Mythology|a myth]] in [[Sinnoh]] that says that the reason why Pokémon jump out is because they want to thank people. I'm sure that we and Pokémon have helped each other and enriched the world since ancient times. These memories have been engraved in each Pokémon's heart! So, I want Pokémon and people to get closer and closer! As the Champion, I want to tell that to everybody!"''
 
===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!"''
 
==Artwork==
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===Sprites===
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|- style="font-size: 80%;"
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| Iris's sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Iris's VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
| Iris's VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
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|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Iris's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Iris's civilian overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Iris's {{color2|000|Pokémon Champion|Champion}} overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|}
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Iris Swinging.png|thumb|250px|right|Iris in the anime]]
{{main|Iris (anime)}}
Iris appears in the anime as one of the current {{ashfr|traveling partners}} of [[Ash Ketchum]], along with {{an|Cilan}}. Iris has been assigned to venture on a journey of growth and maturity and left her home in the [[Village of Dragons]]. She is to raise an {{TP|Iris|Axew}} as well as achieve emotional growth herself. When she meets Ash near [[Nuvema Town]], she allegedly decides to travel alongside him as a sort of guide since he's new to the region, but officially decides to be a traveling companion after Cilan suggest the three of them stick together. Her ultimate goal is to become a Dragon Master.
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==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Iris Adventures.png|thumb|right|200px|Iris in Pokémon Adventures]]
In this series, Iris is not the Gym Leader of the Opelucid Gym, but is simply the apprentice of Drayden. She used to live in Blackthorn City, where she trained to become a master of Dragon-types. The [[Dragon Clan Elder]] had Drayden come to take her to Unova so that she could become his student, much to Iris's chagrin. Soon after arriving in Unova, Iris met [[Alder]], who also became her teacher and taught Iris about spirituality.
 
Iris first appears at the Studio Castelia to inform [[Burgh]] that {{adv|Black|a challenger}} had arrived at his Gym. When Burgh shows Iris his newest art piece, Iris insults it by saying his previous paintings were better, causing Burgh to into a slump. To cheer him back up, Iris compliments the smell of honey on Burgh's body.
 
After Black and Burgh's Gym battle had finished, Iris barges into the Gym with an unconscious {{adv|Bianca}}. She reveals that Bianca was attacked and had Pokémon stolen by thieves. With Black's detective abilities, they find out that the thieves were [[Team Plasma]], find out their hiding place, and retrieve all of the Pokémon they had stolen.
 
At the [[Tubeline Bridge]], Iris meets up with Black again while he trains with [[Brycen]]. There, she reveals that Drayden is her master and is training her to become a Dragon-type expert. Black had a hard time believing these claims, which got Iris annoyed at him. To prove that she is telling the truth, Iris requests a battle with Drayden, only to be easily swatted away and defeated. Later, Drayden leaves to go on his own business and has Iris stay with Black for the duration of his training to liven things up. After Black and Brycen's Gym battle ends, Iris reluctantly informs Black that the Pokémon League's start time had been moved up from three months to one week.
 
At the Unova Pokémon League, Iris appears as one of the competitors that made it to the top 8. There, Iris reveals that she had already gained all eight Badges before she met up with Black at the Tubeline Bridge. In the quarterfinal match, Iris is paired up against [[Zinzolin|Gray]]. Eventually she manages to win, allowing her to advance to the semifinal rounds. In the next round, Iris faces Black as her opponent. She reveals that she intends to avenge Alder's hurt pride by getting even with [[N]]. Although she proves to be a powerful Trainer, Black's determination to beat N proves stronger and he manages to win the battle.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|trainer=Iris
|pkmn=Haxorus
|pkmn=Haxorus
|main=yes
|stage1=Fraxure
|stage1=Fraxure
|type1=Dragon
|type1=Dragon
|img=Iris Fraxure Adventures.png
|img=Iris Haxorus Adventures.png
|img2=Iris Haxorus Adventures.png
|cap=Iris's Fraxure
|cap=Iris's Fraxure
|epnum=ABW18
|epnum=PS478
|epname=Big City Battles
|epname=Big City Battles
|desc={{p|Haxorus}} is Iris's first known Pokémon that she owned as a {{p|Fraxure}}. Iris uses it as transportation by riding on its back. At the Tubeline Bridge, it faced Drayden's {{p|Druddigon}} in battle, but was easily defeated. In the Pokémon League, it fought against [[Zinzolin|Gray]]'s {{p|Cryogonal}} and won. In the next round, Fraxure was used against Black's {{p|Braviary|Brav}}, where it evolved into a Haxorus. Eventually, it was defeated by a super effective {{m|Ice Beam}} from Black's Goura.
|desc={{p|Haxorus}} is Iris's first known Pokémon, which she owned since it was a {{p|Fraxure}}. Iris uses it as transportation by riding on its back. At the Tubeline Bridge, it faced Drayden's {{p|Druddigon}} in battle, but was easily defeated. In the Pokémon League, it fought against [[Zinzolin|Gray]]'s {{p|Cryogonal}} and won. In the next round, Fraxure was used against Black's {{p|Braviary}}, [[Brav]], where it evolved into a Haxorus. Eventually, it was defeated by a super-effective {{m|Ice Beam}} from Black's {{p|Carracosta}}, [[Costa]].}}
 
Haxorus's known moves are {{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}, and its Ability is {{a|Mold Breaker}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
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|type1=Dragon
|type1=Dragon
|img=Iris Druddigon Adventures.png
|img=Iris Druddigon Adventures.png
|epnum=Black & White chapter (Adventures)
|epnum=PS516
|epname=Black & White chapter
|epname=One Way or Another
|desc={{p|Druddigon}} is Iris's second known Pokémon. Iris used it to battle against Black's Tula in the Pokémon League, but later switched it out with her Haxorus.
|desc={{p|Druddigon}} is Iris's second known Pokémon. Iris used it to battle against Black's {{p|Galvantula}}, [[Tula]], in the Pokémon League but later switched it out with her Haxorus. Later, it was used to battle Team Plasma as they attacked the League.


Druddigon's only known move is {{m|Bulldoze}}.}}
Druddigon's only known move is {{m|Bulldoze}}.}}
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|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|type2=Ice
|img=
|img=Iris Lapras Adventures.png
|epnum=Black & White chapter (Adventures)
|epnum=PS516
|epname=Black & White chapter
|epname=One Way or Another
|desc={{p|Lapras}} is Iris's third known Pokémon. Iris used it to battle Drayden when she was a child at Blackthorn City. It faced Drayden's Druddigon in battle and was defeated by it.
|desc={{p|Lapras}} is Iris's third known Pokémon. Iris used it to battle Drayden when she was younger at Blackthorn City. It faced Drayden's Druddigon in battle and was defeated by it.


None of Lapras's moves are known.}}
None of Lapras's moves are known.}}
====Badges obtained====
=====Unova League=====
* At least eight unknown Badges (prior to ''[[PS498|Decisions, Decisions]]'')
* At least eight unknown Badges (prior to ''[[PS546|Giant Chasm]]'')
====Achievements====
=====Pokémon League=====
Iris has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* {{un|Pokémon League}} - Top 4 (''[[PS516|One Way or Another]]'')
* {{un|Pokémon League}} - Winner (prior to ''[[PS546|Giant Chasm]]'')


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Iris in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
[[File:IrisPlasmaBlast101.jpg|200px|thumb|Full Art print of Iris]]
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{main|Iris (Plasma Blast 81)}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Megalo Cannon|Iris|71}}|type=Supporter|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=071/076|jpset2=Megalo Cannon|jprarity2=SuperRare Holo|jpnum2=082/076}}
'''Iris''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era). First released in the Japanese {{TCG|Megalo Cannon}} expansion, it later debuted in English in the {{TCG|Plasma Blast}} expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration based on the [[Yusuke Ohmura]] artwork of the character. It was also released as a {{TCG|Full Art card}}, with an illustration by [[Kagemaru Himeno]]. Iris causes all attacks by the player's Pokémon to deal 10 more damage against the opponent's {{TCG|Active Pokémon}} for each {{TCG|Prize Card}} the opponent has taken.
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Her Japanese Leader title is {{tt|竜の心を 知る 娘|The girl who knows the hearts of dragons}}.
* Iris's Japanese Leader title is {{tt|竜の心を 知る 娘|The girl who knows the hearts of dragons}}.
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, the only differences between Iris and [[Drayden]]'s teams are the genders of their Pokémon and their {{p|Druddigon}}'s Ability: Iris has an all-female team and her Druddigon has {{a|Sheer Force}}, while Drayden has an all-male team and his Druddigon has {{a|Rough Skin}}.
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, the only differences between Iris and [[Drayden]]'s teams are the genders of their Pokémon and their {{p|Druddigon}}'s and {{p|Haxorus}}'s {{Abilities}}: Iris has an all-female team and her Druddigon has {{a|Sheer Force}} and her Haxorus has {{a|Mold Breaker}}, while Drayden has an all-male team and his Druddigon has {{a|Rough Skin}} and his Haxorus has {{a|Rivalry}}.
* Iris and [[Clair]] are both female Gym Leaders that train Dragon-type Pokémon. Coincidentally, they are both the eighth Gym Leader the player challenges in Unova and Johto, respectively.
** In White, Iris's Druddigon has no moves that take advantage of Sheer Force.
* Iris and [[Clair]] are both female Gym Leaders that train {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Additionally, they are both the eighth Gym Leader the player challenges in Unova and Johto, respectively.
* Iris is the first {{pkmn|Champion}} to keep her Japanese name.
* Iris is the first {{pkmn|Champion}} to keep her Japanese name.
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Iris is the only Unova Gym Leader who does not have a secondary occupation.
* Iris is the only Unova Gym Leader in Black and White who does not have a secondary occupation.
* In the Pokémon White canon, Iris and [[Wallace]] have many similarities: both were trained by Gym Leaders, were the eighth [[Gym Leader]] in their respective regions, and later became the Champion, at which point their mentors took their places in their Gyms.
** However, this is not the case in the Pokémon Black canon, because unlike [[Juan]], [[Drayden]] was always the Leader of [[Opelucid Gym]] in Black, and Iris never was.
** Also, in the Pokémon White canon, Iris's transition from being the eighth Gym Leader to becoming the Champion is the opposite of [[Blue (game)|Blue]]'s transition from being the Champion in [[Generation I]] and its remakes to becoming the eighth Gym Leader in [[Generation II]] and its remakes.
* Iris considers Drayden to be her grandfather despite the two of them not being biologically related, affectionately referring to him as "Grandpa."
* Iris considers Drayden to be her grandfather despite the two of them not being biologically related, affectionately referring to him as "Grandpa."
* Iris is the only Champion not to participate in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
* Iris is the only Champion prior to [[Generation VI]] to not participate in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
* Iris is the first character in any [[core series]] game to have a full-body challenge sprite.
* Iris is the only Champion to not use any Pokémon that evolve from ones that take 20 [[egg cycles]] to hatch, with the lowest being 30 (for Druddigon and Archeops).
* In her {{2v2|Black|White}} artwork, the pattern of the soles of her sneakers resembles a dragon paw.


==Names==
==Names==
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! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| アイリス ''Iris''
| アイリス ''Iris''
| From {{wp|Iris (plant)|iris}}, possibly the ''flaming dragon iris'' or the "dragon drums" (tall bearded iris).
| From ''{{wp|Iris (plant)|iris}}'', matching with ''Shaga'' (Drayden) who is named after the fringed iris<!--, possibly the ''flaming dragon iris'' or the ''dragon drums'' (tall bearded iris)-->
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French,<br>Italian, Spanish
| English, Spanish,<br>French, Italian
| Iris
| Iris
| Same as Japanese name.
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| German
| Lilia  
| Lilia
| From ''lilien'' ({{wp|Lilium|lily}}) or possibly ''Schwertlilien'' (iris). Related to the ''lis'' (French for lily) in [[Drayden|Lysander]].
| From ''Lilie'' ({{wp|Lilium|lily}}; {{wp|fleur-de-lis}}) or ''Schwertlilie'' (iris), with the former matching the ''lys'' (French for lily) in ''Lysander'' (Drayden)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 아이리스 ''Iris''
| 아이리스 ''Iris''
| Same as Japanese name.
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 艾莉絲 / 艾莉丝 ''Àilìsī''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 艾莉絲 ''Ngaaihleihsī''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| Vietnamese
| 艾莉絲 ''Àilìsī''
| Airisu
| Transliteration of her Japanese name.
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
|}
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==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[Iris (anime)]]
* [[a:Category:Iris|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
 
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Iris
アイリス Iris
"The Girl Who Knows the Hearts of Dragons"
Black 2 White 2 Iris.png
Artwork from Black 2 and White 2 by Yusuke Ohmura[1]
Age Unknown
Gender Female
Eye color Maroon
Hair color Violet
Hometown Village of Dragons (Blackthorn City in Pokémon Adventures)
Region Unova (originally Johto in Pokémon Adventures)
Trainer class Gym LeaderW
ChampionB2W2
Generation V, VII, VIII, IX
Counterpart(s) Iris (Masters)
Games Black and White, Black 2 and White 2
Masters EX
English voice actor Cassandra Lee Morris[2] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Ayana Taketatsu[3] (Masters EX)
Member of Unova League
Rank Gym LeaderW
ChampionB2W2
Leader of Opelucid Gym
Badge Legend Badge
Specializes in Dragon types
Animated series Pokémon the Series
Pokémon Generations
Debut In the Shadow of Zekrom! (Pokémon the Series)
The Uprising (Pokémon Generations)
Counterpart(s) Iris (anime)
English voice actor Eileen Stevens (BW001-JN065), Anairis Quiñones (JN115-present) (Pokémon the Series)
Cherami Leigh (Pokémon Generations)
Japanese voice actor Aoi Yūki (Pokémon the Series)
Rina Hidaka (Pokémon Generations)

Iris (Japanese: アイリス Iris) is a Dragon-type Trainer. She was one of the Gym Leaders of Opelucid City's Gym, known officially as the Opelucid Gym, giving out the Legend Badge, in Pokémon White. Two years later, in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, she is the Champion of the Unova region's Pokémon League.

In the core series games

Iris appears in Pokémon Black and White. In both versions, she shows up in Castelia City to aid the player, Burgh, and Bianca when Bianca's Munna is stolen. During this time, she acts as Bianca's bodyguard.

In White, she is also revealed to be the Gym Leader of Opelucid City's Gym, which is the eighth to be challenged by the player. Trainers who defeat Iris will receive the Legend Badge, along with TM82 (Dragon Tail). She reappears at N's Castle where she and the other Unova Gym Leaders hold off the Seven Sages. During summer, she also visits Cynthia at Caitlin's villa in Undella Town, as do the other female Gym Leaders.

In Black, after defeating the Pokémon League, she will teach Draco Meteor to the player's Dragon-type Pokémon if they have full friendship. She can be found on the first floor of Drayden's home in Opelucid City.

In Black 2 and White 2, Iris first appears in Castelia City, helping the player look for Team Plasma. She later reappears in Opelucid City but leaves shortly after meeting the player. Iris's primary role in these games is finally revealed to be that of the new Champion, replacing Alder. After training extensively under Drayden, she battled and defeated Alder after he retired as Champion, gaining the title for herself. As a gift for her victory, Drayden gave her new clothes to replace the ones he had given her after bringing her to Unova.

Pokémon

Pokémon White



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode)



Initial battle (Challenge Mode)



Rematch (Easy Mode/Normal Mode)



Rematch (Challenge Mode)



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!"

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Iris (Masters)

Iris, as the Unova Champion, forms a sync pair with Haxorus, Hydreigon, and Naganadel in Pokémon Masters EX. Iris became a playable sync pair since the game's release, with her joining the player after completing the ninth chapter of the PML Arc.

Iris has also made notable appearances in one of the game's Main Stories, the PML Arc.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#043 VSIris Masters.png Iris #0612 MastersIcon0612.png Haxorus
Dragon
DragonIC Masters.png
Ice
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Chapter 09
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Gallery

Artwork

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Official artwork from Black and White Concept art for Black 2 and White 2

Sprites

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Sprite from
White
Sprite from
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Overworld sprite from
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Quotes

Main article: Iris/Quotes

In the anime

Iris in the anime

Main series

Main article: Iris (anime)

Iris was a traveling partner of Ash Ketchum for the duration of Pokémon the Series: Black & White. She was assigned to go on a journey of growth and maturity, and she subsequently left her home in the Village of Dragons to raise an Axew as well as achieve emotional growth herself. When she met Ash near Nuvema Town, she allegedly decided to travel with him as a sort of guide since he was considered new to the Unova region. Eventually, she officially decided to accompany him after Cilan suggested the three of them should stick together. Her ultimate goal is to become a Dragon Master.

In Pokémon Journeys: The Series, she was revealed to have become the Champion of the Unova League, and took part in the Masters Eight Tournament.

Pokémon Generations

Iris appeared in The Uprising, where she was seen outside N's Castle trying to stop the Seven Sages. Together with several other Unova Gym Leaders, she battled the many Team Plasma Grunts to prevent them from achieving Team Plasma's goals.

Pokémon

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

Druddigon
Iris's Druddigon
Debut The Uprising

Iris's Druddigon helped fight off the Team Plasma Grunts.

Druddigon's only known move is Flamethrower.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 日高里菜 Rina Hidaka
English Cherami Leigh
European Spanish Nuria Trifol


GOTCHA!

Iris briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Young Iris meeting Drayden

Pokémon Adventures

In this series, Iris is not the Gym Leader of the Opelucid Gym, but is simply the apprentice of Drayden. She originally lived in Blackthorn City, also known as the Village of Dragons, where she trained to become a master of Dragon-types. Much to Iris's chagrin, the Master of the Dragon Tamer clan had Drayden come to take her to Unova so that he could tutor her. After arriving in Unova, Drayden introduced Iris to Alder, who would also become her teacher and taught her about spirituality.

History

Black & White arc
Iris in Pokémon Adventures

Iris debuted in Big City Battles. She first informed Burgh that Black arrived to challenge his Gym. After accidentally insulting his newest art piece, Iris cheered Burgh up by complimenting the smell of honey on his body. Later, Iris took an unconscious Bianca to the Castelia Gym, where she revealed the girl was attacked and had her Pokémon stolen. With Black's detective abilities, the group found the thieves were Team Plasma and managed to retrieve all of the Pokémon they had stolen.

In Decisions, Decisions, Iris reunited with Black during his training with Brycen. There, she revealed that she was training with Drayden to become a Dragon-type expert. Black found it hard to believe her claims, annoying Iris into requesting a battle with Drayden, only to be easily swatted away and defeated. Later, 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. After Black finished his training and Gym battle with Brycen, Iris reluctantly informed him that the Pokémon League's opening date had been pushed up from three months to a week.

The stress of potentially failing to enter in the League caused Black to panic and run away with Iris following after him. In The Lesson Ends Here, Iris and Black found Alder battling N on Route 6. Despite Alder's strength, he was eventually defeated.

In Hallway Hijinks, Iris competed in the Unova Pokémon League, eventually making it to the Top 8. To Black's surprise, Iris had already obtained all eight Gym Badges before their encounter during Black's training with Brycen. In The Tournament Continues, Iris faced Gray in the quarterfinals. Despite the type advantage his Cryogonal had, Iris's Fraxure managed to defeat it with a powerful Rock Smash, allowing Iris to advance to the next round. In One Way or Another, Iris faced Black in the semifinals. Though she was determined to defeat N and avenge Alder, Iris's newly-evolved Haxorus was defeated by Black's Costa, eliminating her from the tournament. Black assured Iris that he shared her goal and promised to take down N and Team Plasma.

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 emerged and cornered everyone. Iris and Drayden worked together to protect innocent bystanders from the Grunts. After Team Plasma was defeated, Iris and the others watched as N and Zekrom flew off to parts unknown.

Black 2 & White 2 arc

In Mr. Perfect, Drayden revealed that he made Iris Leader of the Opelucid Gym so he could focus on dealing with Team Plasma's resurgence.

In Deduction Time, Iris, Alder, and Gorm worked together to break out of the White Treehollow, which had been frozen solid by the Plasma Frigate, in the process revealing that Iris had succeeded Alder as the Champion of Unova. In Giant Chasm, Iris and Gorm met Black, White, Blake, and Whitley at the Giant Chasm. She revealed that during the past two years, she had regathered the eight Badges, challenged the Elite Four, and trained with Alder, N, Gorm, and Benga at the White Treehollow. She had managed to defeat both Alder and N, proving herself worthy of becoming the new Champion. Hearing this, Black swore to defeat Iris one day. The group was then attacked by Colress, who told Kyurem to freeze the surrounding area. When Kyurem stopped listening to Colress, Rood appeared, revealing his allies used a machine to disrupt the Colress Machine's effect. With Team Plasma's influence on it severed, Kyurem began rampaging, first releasing the Dark Stone before absorbing Reshiram to become White Kyurem. While Iris, Black, and White fought Kyurem, Blake chased after Colress while Whitley went to the Plasma Frigate to rescue N, who was held captive aboard the vessel.

In The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition, an explosion tore the Plasma Frigate apart, causing it to fall. After preventing a large amount of liberated Pokémon from plummeting towards the ground, Kyurem separated itself from Reshiram before leaving. Iris, Black, and White rode on Reshiram's back to chase after the ship, which eventually crashed into the abandoned N's Castle, setting the building on fire and putting the Pokémon Team Plasma left behind at risk. Black and the others combined the might of Fire, Water, and Grass Pledge, successfully dousing the flames.

In Epilogue: Graduation Ceremony, Iris attended the Aspertia City Trainers' School graduation ceremony, where she watched the students graduate.

Pokémon

Fraxure → Haxorus
Iris's Fraxure
Main article: Iris's Haxorus

Haxorus is Iris's first known Pokémon, which she owned since it was a Fraxure. Iris uses it as transportation by riding on its back. At the Tubeline Bridge, it faced Drayden's Druddigon in battle, but was easily defeated. In the Pokémon League, it fought against Gray's Cryogonal and won. In the next round, Fraxure was used against Black's Braviary, Brav, where it evolved into a Haxorus. Eventually, it was defeated by a super-effective Ice Beam from Black's Carracosta, Costa.

Druddigon
Iris's Druddigon

Druddigon is Iris's second known Pokémon. Iris used it to battle against Black's Galvantula, Tula, in the Pokémon League but later switched it out with her Haxorus. Later, it was used to battle Team Plasma as they attacked the League.

Druddigon's only known move is Bulldoze.

Lapras
Iris's Lapras

Lapras is Iris's third known Pokémon. Iris used it to battle Drayden when she was younger at Blackthorn City. It faced Drayden's Druddigon in battle and was defeated by it.

None of Lapras's moves are known.

Badges obtained

Unova League

Achievements

Pokémon League

Iris has competed in the following Pokémon League Conferences:

In the TCG

Full Art print of Iris
Main article: Iris (Plasma Blast 81)

Iris was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era). First released in the Japanese Megalo Cannon expansion, it later debuted in English in the Plasma Blast expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration based on the Yusuke Ohmura artwork of the character. It was also released as a Full Art card, with an illustration by Kagemaru Himeno. Iris causes all attacks by the player's Pokémon to deal 10 more damage against the opponent's Active Pokémon for each Prize Card the opponent has taken.

Trivia

  • Iris's Japanese Leader title is 竜の心を 知る 娘.
  • In Black and White, the only differences between Iris and Drayden's teams are the genders of their Pokémon and their Druddigon's and Haxorus's Abilities: Iris has an all-female team and her Druddigon has Sheer Force and her Haxorus has Mold Breaker, while Drayden has an all-male team and his Druddigon has Rough Skin and his Haxorus has Rivalry.
    • In White, Iris's Druddigon has no moves that take advantage of Sheer Force.
  • Iris and Clair are both female Gym Leaders that train Dragon-type Pokémon. Additionally, they are both the eighth Gym Leader the player challenges in Unova and Johto, respectively.
  • Iris is the first Champion to keep her Japanese name.
  • Iris is the only Unova Gym Leader in Black and White who does not have a secondary occupation.
  • Iris considers Drayden to be her grandfather despite the two of them not being biologically related, affectionately referring to him as "Grandpa."
  • Iris is the only Champion prior to Generation VI to not participate in the Pokémon World Tournament.
  • Iris is the first character in any core series game to have a full-body challenge sprite.
  • Iris is the only Champion to not use any Pokémon that evolve from ones that take 20 egg cycles to hatch, with the lowest being 30 (for Druddigon and Archeops).
  • In her Black and White artwork, the pattern of the soles of her sneakers resembles a dragon paw.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese アイリス Iris From iris, matching with Shaga (Drayden) who is named after the fringed iris
English, Spanish,
French, Italian
Iris Same as Japanese name
German Lilia From Lilie (lily; fleur-de-lis) or Schwertlilie (iris), with the former matching the lys (French for lily) in Lysander (Drayden)
Korean 아이리스 Iris Same as Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 艾莉絲 / 艾莉丝 Àilìsī Transcription of her Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 艾莉絲 Ngaaihleihsī
Vietnamese Airisu Transcription of her Japanese name

References

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