Leon

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For the character of the day from Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!, see Leon (BW045). For the Pokémon with the Japanese nickname of Leon, see Sparky.
Leon
ダンデ Dande

Artwork from Sword and Shield
Gender Male
Eye color Yellow
Hair color Purple
Hometown Postwick
Region Galar
Relatives Unnamed mother, Hop (brother)
Trainer class Champion, Pokémon Trainer
Generation VIII
Games Sword and Shield
Champion of Wyndon Stadium

Leon (Japanese: ダンデ Dande) is the Champion of the Galar region's Pokémon League in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

In the games

In the English versions of the games, Hop refers to Leon by the nickname Lee. In all other languages, he is merely referred to as "older brother" or "brother".

League Cards

This is a transcript of the back of Leon's League Cards in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Normal League Card
"Leon is known far and wide for taking part in the Gym Challenge at the tender age of 10 years old—and even more so for claiming victory in the Champion Cup on his first attempt. Ever since that victory, he and his partner Charizard have remained unbeaten in both League and exhibition matches. He is called "the unbeatable Champion" and is a hero to many Trainers. He has but one weakness: a dismal sense of direction. But don't worry—wherever he ends up, he makes sure everyone has a champion time!"
Rare League Card
"Leon's dream, even when he was still the Champion, was to make Galarian Trainers the strongest Trainers in the world. In order to fulfill that dream, he has rebuilt Rose Tower into the Battle Tower, a facility dedicated to Pokémon battles. People say that he seems even more lively now than he was as Champion. Leon has also commented that another reason he likes the tower so much is because it's impossible to get lost inside. Leon's biggest problem now is apparently coming up with a new signature catchphrase to replace "Let's have a champion time!""

Pokémon

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Capture tutorial (optional)



Caught in tutorial
Type:
Normal Unknown
Ability:
Unknown
Held item:
None
Wooloo Lv.7
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Championship Match

Grookey If the player chose Grookey:



Scorbunny If the player chose Scorbunny:



Sobble If the player chose Sobble:



Battle Tower
Main article: Battle Tower (Galar) → Leon

Leon will challenge the player at the Battle Tower during the last battle before increasing their tier. After reaching Poké Ball Tier for the first time, he will also give the player his rare League Card.

Champion tournaments

Leon may reappear at the Champion tournament in Wyndon Stadium after receiving his rare League Card.

Grookey If the player chose Grookey:



Scorbunny If the player chose Scorbunny:



Sobble If the player chose Sobble:



Given to new Trainers

Leon gives the player and Hop their choice of the following starter Pokémon in Postwick.

Type:
Grass Unknown
Ability:
Overgrow
Held item:
None
Grookey/ Lv.5
Scratch
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
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Type:
Fire Unknown
Ability:
Blaze
Held item:
None
Scorbunny/ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
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Type:
Water Unknown
Ability:
Torrent
Held item:
None
Sobble Lv.5
Pound
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
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Left for the player

Leon will leave a Poké Ball, containing a special Charmander for the player, at his own home in Postwick after the player defeats him in the Champion Cup. Once evolved into a Charizard, this Pokémon can Gigantamax.

Type:
Fire Unknown
Ability:
Blaze
Held item:
None
Charmander Lv.5
Scratch
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
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Quotes

This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Battle Tower
Beginner Tier
  • Before battle
"<player>! I’ve been waiting for you. Always knew you’d be able to win your way here. Now, how about you take on Challenger Leon with everything that you’ve got?"
  • Upon being defeated
"Battling against a Champion like you... It really is the best... And since you managed to defeat me, you’ll be moving up the ranks here at the Battle Tower."
  • After being defeated
"I knew you had it in you, <player>! I was sure you and your Pokémon would blast right through the first stage of the Battle Tower! But don’t go thinking you’ve seen all the Battle Tower has to offer. We’re only getting started!"
Poké Ball Tier
  • Before battle
"Well done, <player>! Just as I knew you’d do! I never expected the Poké Ball Tier would hold you long... Now it’s time you and I had some fun!"
  • Upon being defeated
"I’m glad we’ve got such a strong Champion here in Galar, but even more than that... I’m gutted to have lost! Thanks for always giving me the chance to have the greatest battles. But I don’t plan on losing the next one!"
  • After being defeated
"Your Pokémon certainly look delighted to battle alongside you, <player>! But of course they do! They’re lucky enough to battle with a Trainer who knows just how to draw out the best of them! That’s it. I’m gonna be sure to draw out even more of my own team members from now on, too!"
Great Ball Tier
  • Before battle
"The Battle Tower is the place to go if you want to see how Trainers dedicated to growing stronger live and do battle. Looks as though your own strength is about as amazing as ever, <player>. But I’ll not just take your word for it!"
  • Upon being defeated
"You and your team are utterly brilliant. You’ve gone beyond me now... So it’s time we move you up a rank! But I don’t plan on sitting on my bum. The next time we meet in the Battle Tower, I’ll make you regret winning your way to facing me!"
  • After being defeated
"The strong desire to win! That’s the trigger that makes you accumulate new skills and transform experience into strength! And you and your team—you’ve got a real great desire to win, don’t you! Love it! But you still haven’t seen the real challenge the Battle Tower is waiting to throw at you!"
Ultra Ball Tier
  • Before battle
"My dream has always been to make the people of the Galar region stronger. And this Battle Tower is making that dream come true! So come on, <player>! Think you and I can get even stronger, too? A fierce battle is the only way to do it!"
  • Upon being defeated
"You never stop surprising me, you know that? I’m really astounded at how far you’ve come! Right then! Let’s move you up a rank! There are no limits when it comes to Pokémon! Keep on having a champion time!"
  • After being defeated
"Now, that’s an absolutely champion time! The stronger you get, the more the Trainers here at the Battle Tower burn with the desire to be the one to beat you and break your streak! Their Pokémon are all sharpening their teeth and claws in anticipation! And I’ll be putting together my greatest ever team, too. Naturally! So, do your best to reach me once again!"
Master Ball Tier
  • Before battle
"Looking back at when I first met you in Wedgehurst, the path to this place feels... well, short in one way, but so long in others. Allow me to be the one who faces you in the greatest-ever match here at the Battle Tower!"
  • Upon being defeated
"When I’ve got you, and I’ve got Hop, and I’ve got Charizard beside me... I feel there’s no limit to how strong I can become! It’s just like I told you before... There’s truly no limit when it comes to Pokémon! We’re all going to have a champion time!"
  • After being defeated
"The greatest battle of the Battle Tower is over... But at least since it was between you and me... No, since it was between your team and mine, we managed to make it one brilliant match! Champion! I hope this isn’t the last time I get to meet you in battle! Keep challenging me! So that I can keep reaching ever greater heights!"
All tiers
  • Upon victory
"Come on—remember our final match! Is this really the best you can do?!"

Artwork

Key artwork of Leon and his Charizard
in Sword and Shield
Leon's League Card in
Sword and Shield
Leon's rare League card in
Sword and Shield


Trivia

  • Leon's uniform number is "1", making him the only NPC with a uniform number not using all three available digits.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ダンデ Dande From dandelion
English Leon From dandelion
French Tarak From Taraxacum, the dandelion genus
German Delion From dandelion
Italian Dandel From dandelion
Spanish Lionel From dandelion
Korean 단델 Dandel From dandelion
Chinese (Mandarin) 丹帝 Dāndì Transliteration of his Japanese name. Contains 帝 (emperor)
Chinese (Cantonese) 丹帝 Dāandai Transliteration of his Japanese name. Contains 帝 dai (emperor)
Russian Леон Leon Transcription of his English name


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