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Lian (Japanese: キクイ Kikui) is a warden tasked with watching over a special Noble Kleavor in the Obsidian Fieldlands. He is a member of the Pearl Clan.
He bears some resemblance to Clay, sporting a similar hat and similar hair styles, but the relationship between the two, if any, is unknown.
In the core series
Although he is young, Lian has been given the role of warden because he has proven himself to be very talented. One day, a dimensional rift opened and a blast caused Kleavor to frenzy. Several members of both the Diamond Clan and the Galaxy Team were sent, but all members returned with failure and injuries. When the player arrives to try and help calm Kleavor, Lian is suspicious of the outsider and will challenge them to a battle instead. After his defeat, Irida arrives and vouches for the player and asks for Lian's cooperation. Finally accepting help, Lian reveals he had brought Kleavor's favorite foods in an attempt to calm the noble Pokémon, which the player suggests be turned into balms to be thrown at Kleavor instead.
After Kleavor is finally calmed, Lian makes a brief visit to the player at Jubilife Village before returning back to his position at the Obsidian Fieldlands.
In the post-game, Lian can be found at Grandtree Arena. Speaking to him allows the player to initiate a rematch with Lord Kleavor. If the player completes the challenge, he will award three Exp. Candies M and, if the player received no damage, one Exp. Candy L.
Pokémon
Lian sends all his Pokémon out against the player. Like most members of the Pearl Clan, he does not keep his Pokémon partners in Poké Balls.
First battle
Path of Tenacity
These fights are made available in version 1.1.0 after clearing Request 107: "Irida's Wish".
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Second clear
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Third clear
Goodra has effort level 3 in its stats.
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Fourth clear
Goodra has effort level 3 in its stats.
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Subsequent clears
Goodra has effort level 3 in its stats.
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In service to
As a warden, Lian cares for a noble Kleavor, the lord of the Obsidian Fieldlands at Grandtree Arena. Lian provides the player with the Forest Balms needed to quell Lord Kleavor of its frenzy.
Artwork
In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Lian or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Names
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Name
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Origin
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| Japanese
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キクイ Kikui
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From 菊芋 kikuimo (Jerusalem artichoke)
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| English
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Lian
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From Helianthus tuberosus (scientific name of Jerusalem Artichoke)
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| German
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Topin
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From Topinambur (Jerusalem artichoke)
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| Spanish
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Nambo
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From tupinambo (Jerusalem artichoke)
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| French
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Élian
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From Helianthus tuberosus
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| Italian
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Rapan
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From rapa tadesca (Jerusalem artichoke) and Rafan (Clay)
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| Korean
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단지 Danji
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From 뚱딴지 ttungttanji (Jerusalem artichoke)
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| Chinese (Mandarin)
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菊伊 Júyī
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From 菊芋 júyù / gūkwuh (Jerusalem artichoke)
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| Chinese (Cantonese)
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菊伊 Gūkyī
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| Russian
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Лиан Lian
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Transcription of his English name
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