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'''Drake''' (Japanese: '''ユウジ''' ''Yūji'') is the leader of the [[Orange League]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him in a [[Full Battle]] at [[Pummelo Stadium]] receive the [[Winner's Trophy]] and enter the Orange League [[Palace of Victory|Hall of Fame]].
'''Drake''' (Japanese: '''ユウジ''' ''Yūji'') is the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]] of the [[Orange League]], and he lives on [[Pummelo Island]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him in a [[Full Battle]] at [[Pummelo Stadium]] receive the [[Winner's Trophy]] and enter the [[Palace of Victory|Orange League Hall of Fame]] as Honored Trainers.


==History==
==In the anime==
{{incomplete|section}}
At some undetermined time, Drake became the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader|Supreme Gym Leader]] of the [[Orange League]] and was recognized as the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the [[Orange Islands]]. His partner is a {{p|Dragonite}}, which is easily his strongest Pokémon, as it managed to defeat three of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon in a row.
The two appearances Drake makes in the anime are when [[Ash Ketchum]] battles him in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'' and ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''.
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==Character==
Drake debuted in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', where he wondered when he would finally meet a challenger capable of defeating him. During his time as leader of the [[Orange League|Orange Crew]], Drake remained undefeated no matter how many challengers tried to beat his team of powerful Pokémon.
{{Cleanup|section}}
Although the dub implies that Drake is merely a fifth [[Gym Leader]] in the Orange League, the Japanese version specifically uses the title [[Head Leader]] to denote his importance. Additionally, Drake is not necessarily a [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]] either, given that it is not clarified whether or not he ever actually had to defeat a previous Head Leader in order to take the title (though it is suggested). In ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, he is referred to as the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader. Ash battles him in ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 4|Surf's Up, Pikachu]]''.


In both the anime and manga, Ash was the first person to defeat Drake in Orange League history. Many Trainers never even got past Drake's first Pokémon, {{p|Ditto}}, apparently losing their cool seeing a copycat defeat their own Pokémon. Before Ash's challenge, Drake seemed bored and wondered if anyone would ever defeat him. He keeps his prized {{p|Dragonite}}'s [[Poké Ball]] around his neck. Though no one prior to Ash had ever knocked out four of his Pokémon in a row, it is implied that some Trainers did get past his five other Pokémon only to be defeated by Dragonite, as the announcer says that he has saved Dragonite for last many times before.
After easily foiling {{TRT}}'s attempt to steal Dragonite, Drake accepted Ash's challenge for the Winner's Trophy. Battling in a stadium overlooked by a statue of Dragonite, Drake's first four Pokémon fainted while only managing to defeat {{AP|Lapras}}. In ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'', when Ash had four Pokémon remaining, Drake called upon Dragonite to battle {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Tauros}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} in turn, finally succumbing to Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}} attack. Drake was extremely impressed with Ash and his Pokémon and presented Ash with the Winner's Trophy as proof of his victory.


==Pokémon==
===Character===
Although the English [[dub]] implies that Drake is merely a fifth [[Gym Leader]] in the Orange League, the Japanese version specifically uses the title [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader|Head Leader]] to denote his importance. Additionally, Drake is not necessarily a [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]] either, given that it is not clarified whether or not he ever actually had to defeat a previous Head Leader in order to take the title (though it is suggested). In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, he is referred to as the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader. Ash battles him in ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 4|Surf's Up, Pikachu]]''.
 
In both the anime and the manga, Ash was the first person to defeat Drake in Orange League history. Many Trainers never even got past Drake's first Pokémon, {{p|Ditto}}, apparently losing their cool seeing a copycat defeat their own Pokémon. Before Ash's challenge, Drake seemed bored and wondered if anyone would ever defeat him. He keeps his prized {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}'s {{i|Poké Ball}} around his neck. Though no one prior to Ash had ever knocked out four of his Pokémon in a row, it is implied that some Trainers did get past his five other Pokémon only to be defeated by Dragonite, as the announcer says that he has saved Dragonite for last many times before.
 
===Pokémon===
This listing is of Drake's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Drake's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Knowing a variety of attacks including {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, and {{m|Dragon Rage}} along with 7 more, {{p|Dragonite}} was Drake's powerhouse and Drake's sixth and final Pokémon to be used in battle. Dragonite was used to battle against four of Ash's Pokémon - defeating his {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Tauros}}, and even breaking from battle to send {{TRT}} blasting off, before finally being defeated by a close-range {{m|Thunder}} from [[Ash's Pikachu]].}}
|desc=Knowing a variety of attacks including {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, and {{m|Dragon Rage}} along with seven more, {{p|Dragonite}} was Drake's powerhouse and Drake's sixth and final Pokémon to be used in battle. Dragonite was used to battle four of Ash's Pokémon. It defeated {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Tauros}}, and even broke away from battle to send {{TRT}} blasting off, before finally being defeated by a close-range {{m|Thunder}} attack from [[Ash's Pikachu]].}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|img=Drake Ditto.png
|img=Drake Ditto.png
|img2=Drake Ditto Pikachu.png
|cap2=Ditto transformed into a Pikachu
|epnum=EP111
|epnum=EP111
|epname=Hello, Pummelo!
|epname=Hello, Pummelo!
|vajp=Kotono Mitsuishi
|vajp=Kotono Mitsuishi
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc={{p|Ditto}} was Drake's first Pokémon used against Ash. With its {{m|Transform}}, it was able to completely mimic Pikachu and match all of its attacks. However, in the end Pikachu was able to outpace Ditto due to Ditto's physical condition remaining the same despite its transformation. It was defeated after Pikachu managed to stand up and knock Ditto to the ground with its tail after a prolonged race using {{m|Agility}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''.
|desc={{p|Ditto}} was Drake's first Pokémon used against Ash. With its {{m|Transform}}, it was able to completely mimic Pikachu and match all of his attacks. However, in the end, Pikachu was able to outpace Ditto due to Ditto's physical condition remaining the same despite its transformation. It was defeated after Pikachu managed to stand up and knock Ditto to the ground with his tail after a prolonged race using {{m|Agility}}.


Ditto's only move is {{m|Transform}}.<br/>
Ditto's only move is {{m|Transform}}.<br/>
Ditto has also used {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}}, {{m|Agility}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}} via Transform.}}
Ditto has also used {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}}{{tt|*|Thunder Shock in the dub}}, {{m|Agility}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}} via Transform.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc={{p|Onix}} was Ash's second opponent. {{AP|Squirtle}} started the battle with a {{m|Water Gun}}, but Onix dodged it using {{m|Dig}}. Ash then decided to send Squirtle into the water only to be stopped a couple feet shy by Onix emerging from underground which knocked Squirtle into the air before using {{m|Bind}}. Squirtle escaped Bind by using {{m|Hydro Pump}}. After using a {{m|Skull Bash}} on the now weak Onix, Ash's Squirtle won the battle. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''.
|desc={{p|Onix}} was Ash's second opponent. {{AP|Squirtle}} started the battle with a {{m|Water Gun}}, but Onix dodged it using {{m|Dig}}. Ash decided to send Squirtle into the water only to be stopped a couple feet shy by Onix emerging from underground which knocked Squirtle into the air before using {{m|Bind}}. Squirtle escaped Bind by using {{m|Hydro Pump}}. After using a {{m|Skull Bash}} on the now weak Onix, Ash's Squirtle won the battle. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''.


Onix's known moves are {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Bind}}.}}
Onix's known moves are {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Bind}}.}}
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|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Ted Lewis
|vaen=Ted Lewis
|desc=Drake's third Pokémon against Ash was {{p|Gengar}}. Ash initially sent out {{AP|Tauros}}, but after a failed attempt at {{m|Fissure}} which allowed Gengar to counter with Confuse Ray, Ash then switched for {{AP|Lapras}}. Lapras avoided a Hypnosis attack by diving underwater where upon surfacing both Lapras and Gengar launched their respective {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Night Shade}} attacks simultaneously which resulted in a massive explosion knocking out both Pokémon.
|desc=Drake's third Pokémon used against Ash was {{p|Gengar}}. Ash initially sent out {{AP|Tauros}}, but after a failed attempt at {{m|Fissure}} which allowed Gengar to counter with Confuse Ray, prompting Ash to switch Tauros for {{AP|Lapras}}. Lapras avoided a Hypnosis attack by diving underwater where upon surfacing both Lapras and Gengar launched their respective {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Night Shade}} attacks simultaneously which resulted in a massive explosion knocking out both Pokémon.


Gengar's known moves are {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Hypnosis}}, and {{m|Night Shade}}.}}
Gengar's known moves are {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Hypnosis}}, and {{m|Night Shade}}.}}
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Drake's fourth Pokémon faced off against Ash's Tauros. Tauros's Fissure didn't work due to the sand field's cushioning effect. However, after surviving Venusaur's Solar Beam, Tauros was able to defeat {{p|Venusaur}} with a {{m|Take Down}} attack.
|desc=Drake's fourth Pokémon used against Ash was {{p|Venusaur}}. It faced off against Ash's Tauros. Tauros's Fissure didn't work due to the sand field's cushioning effect. However, after surviving Venusaur's Solar Beam, Tauros was able to defeat {{p|Venusaur}} with a {{m|Take Down}} attack.


Venusaur's known moves are {{m|Solar Beam}}, and {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}
Venusaur's known moves are {{m|Solar Beam}} and {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epname=Enter The Dragonite
|epname=Enter The Dragonite
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein
|vaen=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|desc={{p|Electabuzz}} was Drake's fifth Pokémon. Initially defeating {{AP|Bulbasaur}} with ease, {{AP|Charizard}} was able to withstand a Thunder Punch and a Thunder before defeating Electabuzz with {{m|Seismic Toss}}.
|desc=Drake's fifth Pokémon used against Ash was {{p|Electabuzz}}. Although Electabuzz initially defeated {{AP|Bulbasaur}} with ease, {{AP|Charizard}} was able to withstand a Thunder Punch and a Thunder before defeating Electabuzz with {{m|Seismic Toss}}.


Electabuzz's known moves are {{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, and {{m|Thunder}}.}}
Electabuzz's known moves are {{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, and {{m|Thunder}}.}}
===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{orange color}}|bordercolor={{orange color light}}
|ja=遊佐浩二 ''Kōji Yusa''
|en=[[Scottie Ray]]
|ar=فادي الرفاعي ''Fadi Rifai''
|zh_cmn=陳進益 ''Chén Jìnyì''
|fr_eu=Erico Salamone
|it=Gabriele Calindri (Mediaset dub)<br>Maurizio Merluzzo (K2 dub)
|es_eu=Alejandro García
|es_la=Yamil Atala
|pt_br=Silvio Giraldi
|pl=Ireneusz Machnicki}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Drake EToP.png|thumb|Drake in the Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
[[File:Drake EToP.png|thumb|250px|Drake in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Drake appears as {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s final opponent in the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. After defeating the other Orange League Gym Leaders, Ash goes to battle Drake at Pummelo Island. The battle starts with Ash using his Pikachu and Drake with his Ditto. After a long, tough battle, Pikachu manages to defeat his clone with a well executed {{m|Swift}} attack.
Drake first appeared in ''[[ET17|The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]]'' as {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s final opponent in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. After defeating the other Orange League Gym Leaders, Ash participated in a tournament on [[Pummelo Island]] and was eventually allowed to face Drake. The battle started with Ash using his {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} against Drake's {{p|Ditto}}, ultimately defeating it.


Most of the battle is not shown and it shows Drake with only his Dragonite left while Ash still has three Pokémon. Drake sends out his Dragonite which proceeds to easily defeat Ash's {{AP|Squirtle}}. Next, Dragonite faces Ash's {{AP|Charizard}} and despite the fact that it is smaller than its opponent, Dragonite eventually defeats it. Lastly, Dragonite faces Ash's Pikachu and despite the clear advantage it possessed, Pikachu climbs into its mouth and shocks it from the inside, defeating it. Afterwards, Drake commends Ash for his victory.
The battle continued in a montage in ''[[ET18|Pikachu's Plan]]'', ultimately leading to Drake having to use his {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} against Ash. Dragonite quickly defeated {{AP|Squirtle}} without issue, after which it took on [[Ash's Charizard]]. After a fierce battle, Charizard lose too, leaving Ash with only Pikachu. After avoiding Dragonite's {{m|Hyper Beam}}, Pikachu climbed into its mouth and used {{m|Thunder}}, defeating Drake. After the battle, Drake complimented Ash on his victory.
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====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|epnum=ET17
|epname=The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader
|epname=The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} is Drake's strongest Pokémon. It was the last Pokémon used against Ash in their match. Dragonite proved powerful, strong enough to take down two of Ash's Pokémon and severely damaging a third before finally being defeated by an {{type|Electric}} attack inside of its mouth.}}
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} is Drake's strongest Pokémon. It was the last Pokémon used against Ash in their match. Dragonite proved to be powerful, strong enough to take down two of Ash's Pokémon and severely damaging a third before finally being defeated by {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP}} using {{m|Thunder}} inside of its mouth.}}


{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=ET17
|epname=The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader
|epname=The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader
|desc={{p|Ditto}} was the first Pokémon Drake used against Ash. With its powerful ability to take the form of its opponent, it was a dangerous foe for Pikachu. However, a well used strategy allowed Pikachu to defeat its doppelganger.
|desc={{p|Ditto}} was the first Pokémon Drake used against Ash. With its powerful ability to take the form of its opponent, it was a dangerous foe for Pikachu. However, a well-used strategy allowed Pikachu to defeat its doppelgänger.


Ditto's only move is {{m|Transform}}.}}
Ditto's only move is {{m|Transform}}.}}
Drake also owns four other Pokémon that he used in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash.


=====Status unknown=====
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None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}
None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}
==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{orange color}}|bordercolor={{orange color light}}
|ja=遊佐浩二 ''Kōji Yusa''
|en=[[Scottie Ray]]
|it=Ruggero Andreozzi (K2 dub)
|es_eu=Alejandro García
|es_la=Yamil Atala
|pt_br=Silvio Giraldi
|pl=Ireneusz Machnicki}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Drake's Electabuzz used all of the {{type|Electric}} moves introduced in [[Generation I]] except for {{m|Thunder Wave}}, meaning that it used all the damaging Electric moves known at the time.
* Drake's Electabuzz used all of the {{type|Electric}} moves introduced in [[Generation I]] except for {{m|Thunder Wave}}, meaning that it used all the damaging Electric moves known at the time.
* Drake's Gengar unofficially used the Levitate Ability to avoid Tauros and its {{m|Fissure}} attack despite the concept of Abilities not being present at the time. It would then have {{a|Levitate|the Ability}} in [[Generation III]].
* Drake's Gengar unofficially used the {{a|Levitate}} [[Ability]] to avoid Tauros and his {{m|Fissure}} attack despite the concept of Abilities not being present at the time. Gengar officially obtained the Ability in [[Generation III]] through {{gen|VI}}.
* Drake is the only official [[Gym Leader]] in the anime to not give out a [[Badge]] upon his defeat.
* Drake is the first Trainer to participate in a [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}}.
** He is also the only Gym Leader to have his gym require Full Battles.
* Coincidentally, Ash goes on to own a {{AP|Dragonite}} and {{AP|Gengar}} which he uses in his team to become Monarch of the [[World Coronation Series]], both which Drake also owns.


==Names==
==Names==
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! Language
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| ユウジ ''Yūji''
| ユウジ ''Yūji''
| Possibly from りゅう ''ryuu'' dragon.
| Possibly from りゅう ''ryuu'' (dragon)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, Spanish
| English, German,<br>Italian, Spanish
| Drake
| Drake
| Possibly from Draco, meaning dragon.
| Possibly from ''{{wp|draco}}'', Latin for dragon
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Didier
| Didier
|  
| Similar to his English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 강산 ''Gangsan''
| 강산 ''Gangsan''
|  
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})  
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 勇次 ''Yǒng​cì​''
| 勇次 ''Yǒngcì''
| From 勇次 ''Yūji''. Also, 勇 means brave.
| From 勇次 ''Yūji''. Also, 勇 means brave.
|}
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* [[a:Category:Drake (Orange Islands)|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Latest revision as of 00:20, 1 September 2024

If you were looking for the Hoenn Elite Four member, see Drake.
Drake
ユウジ Yūji
Drake Orange Islands.png
Drake of the Orange Islands
Gender Male
Hometown Pummelo Island
Region Orange Islands
Trainer class Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader
Anime debut Hello, Pummelo!
English voice actor Scottie Ray
Japanese voice actor Kōji Yusa

Drake (Japanese: ユウジ Yūji) is the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader of the Orange League, and he lives on Pummelo Island. Trainers who defeat him in a Full Battle at Pummelo Stadium receive the Winner's Trophy and enter the Orange League Hall of Fame as Honored Trainers.

In the anime

At some undetermined time, Drake became the Supreme Gym Leader of the Orange League and was recognized as the strongest Trainer in the Orange Islands. His partner is a Dragonite, which is easily his strongest Pokémon, as it managed to defeat three of Ash's Pokémon in a row.

Drake debuted in Hello, Pummelo!, where he wondered when he would finally meet a challenger capable of defeating him. During his time as leader of the Orange Crew, Drake remained undefeated no matter how many challengers tried to beat his team of powerful Pokémon.

After easily foiling Team Rocket's attempt to steal Dragonite, Drake accepted Ash's challenge for the Winner's Trophy. Battling in a stadium overlooked by a statue of Dragonite, Drake's first four Pokémon fainted while only managing to defeat Lapras. In Enter the Dragonite, when Ash had four Pokémon remaining, Drake called upon Dragonite to battle Charizard, Squirtle, Tauros, and Pikachu in turn, finally succumbing to Pikachu's Thunder attack. Drake was extremely impressed with Ash and his Pokémon and presented Ash with the Winner's Trophy as proof of his victory.

Character

Although the English dub implies that Drake is merely a fifth Gym Leader in the Orange League, the Japanese version specifically uses the title Head Leader to denote his importance. Additionally, Drake is not necessarily a Pokémon League Champion either, given that it is not clarified whether or not he ever actually had to defeat a previous Head Leader in order to take the title (though it is suggested). In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, he is referred to as the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader. Ash battles him in Surf's Up, Pikachu.

In both the anime and the manga, Ash was the first person to defeat Drake in Orange League history. Many Trainers never even got past Drake's first Pokémon, Ditto, apparently losing their cool seeing a copycat defeat their own Pokémon. Before Ash's challenge, Drake seemed bored and wondered if anyone would ever defeat him. He keeps his prized Dragonite's Poké Ball around his neck. Though no one prior to Ash had ever knocked out four of his Pokémon in a row, it is implied that some Trainers did get past his five other Pokémon only to be defeated by Dragonite, as the announcer says that he has saved Dragonite for last many times before.

Pokémon

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

Dragonite
Drake's Dragonite
Debut Hello, Pummelo!
Voice actors
Japanese Katsuyuki Konishi
English Katsuyuki Konishi
Main article: Drake's Dragonite

Knowing a variety of attacks including Hyper Beam, Ice Beam, and Dragon Rage along with seven more, Dragonite was Drake's powerhouse and Drake's sixth and final Pokémon to be used in battle. Dragonite was used to battle four of Ash's Pokémon. It defeated Charizard, Squirtle, Tauros, and even broke away from battle to send Team Rocket blasting off, before finally being defeated by a close-range Thunder attack from Ash's Pikachu.

Ditto
Drake's Ditto
Ditto transformed into a Pikachu
Debut Hello, Pummelo!
Voice actors
Japanese Kotono Mitsuishi
English Rachael Lillis

Ditto was Drake's first Pokémon used against Ash. With its Transform, it was able to completely mimic Pikachu and match all of his attacks. However, in the end, Pikachu was able to outpace Ditto due to Ditto's physical condition remaining the same despite its transformation. It was defeated after Pikachu managed to stand up and knock Ditto to the ground with his tail after a prolonged race using Agility.

Ditto's only move is Transform.
Ditto has also used Thunder*, Thunderbolt**, Agility*, and Quick Attack* via Transform.

Onix
Drake's Onix
Debut Hello, Pummelo!
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Unshō Ishizuka

Onix was Ash's second opponent. Squirtle started the battle with a Water Gun, but Onix dodged it using Dig. Ash decided to send Squirtle into the water only to be stopped a couple feet shy by Onix emerging from underground which knocked Squirtle into the air before using Bind. Squirtle escaped Bind by using Hydro Pump. After using a Skull Bash on the now weak Onix, Ash's Squirtle won the battle. It reappeared in a flashback in The Fire-ing Squad!.

Onix's known moves are Dig and Bind.

Gengar
Drake's Gengar
Debut Hello, Pummelo!
Voice actors
Japanese Kōichi Sakaguchi
English Ted Lewis

Drake's third Pokémon used against Ash was Gengar. Ash initially sent out Tauros, but after a failed attempt at Fissure which allowed Gengar to counter with Confuse Ray, prompting Ash to switch Tauros for Lapras. Lapras avoided a Hypnosis attack by diving underwater where upon surfacing both Lapras and Gengar launched their respective Ice Beam and Night Shade attacks simultaneously which resulted in a massive explosion knocking out both Pokémon.

Gengar's known moves are Confuse Ray, Hypnosis, and Night Shade.

Venusaur
Drake's Venusaur
Debut Enter The Dragonite
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Eric Stuart

Drake's fourth Pokémon used against Ash was Venusaur. It faced off against Ash's Tauros. Tauros's Fissure didn't work due to the sand field's cushioning effect. However, after surviving Venusaur's Solar Beam, Tauros was able to defeat Venusaur with a Take Down attack.

Venusaur's known moves are Solar Beam and Vine Whip.

Electabuzz
Drake's Electabuzz
Debut Enter The Dragonite
Voice actors
Japanese Kōichi Sakaguchi
English Kōichi Sakaguchi

Drake's fifth Pokémon used against Ash was Electabuzz. Although Electabuzz initially defeated Bulbasaur with ease, Charizard was able to withstand a Thunder Punch and a Thunder before defeating Electabuzz with Seismic Toss.

Electabuzz's known moves are Thunder Shock, Thunderbolt, Thunder Punch, and Thunder.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 遊佐浩二 Kōji Yusa
English Scottie Ray
Arabic فادي الرفاعي Fadi Rifai
Mandarin Chinese 陳進益 Chén Jìnyì
European French Erico Salamone
Italian Gabriele Calindri (Mediaset dub)
Maurizio Merluzzo (K2 dub)
Polish Ireneusz Machnicki
Brazilian Portuguese Silvio Giraldi
Spanish Latin America Yamil Atala
Spain Alejandro García


In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Drake in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Drake first appeared in The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader as Ash's final opponent in The Electric Tale of Pikachu. After defeating the other Orange League Gym Leaders, Ash participated in a tournament on Pummelo Island and was eventually allowed to face Drake. The battle started with Ash using his Pikachu against Drake's Ditto, ultimately defeating it.

The battle continued in a montage in Pikachu's Plan, ultimately leading to Drake having to use his Dragonite against Ash. Dragonite quickly defeated Squirtle without issue, after which it took on Ash's Charizard. After a fierce battle, Charizard lose too, leaving Ash with only Pikachu. After avoiding Dragonite's Hyper Beam, Pikachu climbed into its mouth and used Thunder, defeating Drake. After the battle, Drake complimented Ash on his victory.

Pokémon

On hand

This listing is of Drake's known Pokémon in the manga:

Dragonite
Drake's Dragonite
Main article: Drake's Dragonite

Dragonite is Drake's strongest Pokémon. It was the last Pokémon used against Ash in their match. Dragonite proved to be powerful, strong enough to take down two of Ash's Pokémon and severely damaging a third before finally being defeated by Ash's Pikachu using Thunder inside of its mouth.

Ditto
Drake's Ditto

Ditto was the first Pokémon Drake used against Ash. With its powerful ability to take the form of its opponent, it was a dangerous foe for Pikachu. However, a well-used strategy allowed Pikachu to defeat its doppelgänger.

Ditto's only move is Transform.

Drake also owns four other Pokémon that he used in his Full Battle with Ash.

Status unknown
Rhyhorn
Drake's Rhyhorn

Rhyhorn was only seen in a flashback. It is currently unknown whether or not Drake still has it.

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.

Trivia

  • Drake's Electabuzz used all of the Electric-type moves introduced in Generation I except for Thunder Wave, meaning that it used all the damaging Electric moves known at the time.
  • Drake's Gengar unofficially used the Levitate Ability to avoid Tauros and his Fissure attack despite the concept of Abilities not being present at the time. Gengar officially obtained the Ability in Generation III through VI.
  • Drake is the only official Gym Leader in the anime to not give out a Badge upon his defeat.
  • Drake is the first Trainer to participate in a Full Battle against Ash.
    • He is also the only Gym Leader to have his gym require Full Battles.
  • Coincidentally, Ash goes on to own a Dragonite and Gengar which he uses in his team to become Monarch of the World Coronation Series, both which Drake also owns.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ユウジ Yūji Possibly from りゅう ryuu (dragon)
English, German,
Italian, Spanish 		Drake Possibly from draco, Latin for dragon
French Didier Similar to his English name
Korean 강산 Gangsan
Chinese (Mandarin) 勇次 Yǒngcì From 勇次 Yūji. Also, 勇 means brave.

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