Lance
Lance is a Dragon-type Pokémon Master, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Pokémon trainers in Kanto and Johto.
Name References
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ワタル (Wataru) | ((Currently unknown)) |
| English | Lance | A possible reference to the weapons preferred to slay dragons with in myths (lances). |
| French | Peter | ((Currently Unknown)) |
| German | Siegfried | Reference to a Nordic hero that killed a dragon called Fafnir |
| Hebrew | לאנס | ((Currently Unknown)) |
| Russian | Лэнс | A phonetical translation of "Lance" |
| Chinese | 阿渡 (A Du) | A direct translation of "Wataru" |
In the Anime
Lance is a Pokémon Master famous in the Pokémon League. He is a member of an organization called the Pokémon G-Men.
When Team Rocket started up an evil scheme at the Lake of Rage, Lance showed up to investigate. He met Ash, Misty, and Brock there, saving the children from some formidable Rocket Grunts. Ash wanted to help Lance in his mission, but Lance said it was too dangerous. Knocking out a Rocket and taking his clothes, he was able to infiltrate their base. Team Rocket was trying to investigate the properties of a Red Gyarados so that they could learn how to force Pokémon to evolve. Lance was able to destroy Team Rocket's machine and blow up their laboratory. Ash was able to calm the Red Gyarados at first, but it continued to go berserk. Finally, Lance caught it to keep it from destroying Mahogany Town.
Lance later appeared again in Hoenn, where he infiltrated Team Magma and helped stop the rampage of Kyogre and Groudon.
His Japanese voice actor is 千葉進歩 Susumu Chiba.
Pokémon
This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the Pokémon anime.
- Gyarados (alternate color)
- Dragonite
In the Games
In Generation I, Lance is the fourth and final member of the Elite Four. He must be defeated before facing Blue, the League Champion. By the Generation II games, he has proceeded to become League Champion.
He raises dragon Pokémon, which are both hard to catch and raise, but he prefers the superiority of Dragon-type Pokémon, believing them to be virtually indestructable.
Known as a cool and heroic trainer, Lance has a large fan-following. Lance often buys identical capes at the Celadon Dept. Store.
Lance's grandfather was the elder of a famous clan of Dragon masters. Clair is his cousin, and his hometown is Blackthorn City.
Lance appeared at Mahogany Town to help the player fight Team Rocket in Johto.
Pokémon
This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the video games in which he has appeared.
Pokémon Red/Green/Blue/Yellow
- Level 58 Gyarados
- Level 56 Dragonair
- Level 56 Dragonair
- Level 60 Aerodactyl
- Level 62 Dragonite
Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen
First Battle
- Level 56 Gyarados
- Level 54 Dragonair
- Level 54 Dragonair
- Level 58 Aerodactyl
- Level 60 Dragonite
Second Battle
- Level 68 Gyarados
- Level 66 Dragonite
- Level 66 Kingdra
- Level 70 Aerodactyl
- Level 72 Dragonite
Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal
- Level 44 Gyarados
- Level 46 Charizard
- Level 46 Aerodactyl
- Level 47 Dragonite
- Level 47 Dragonite
- Level 50 Dragonite
Pokémon Stadium
- Round 1 Pokémon
- Gyarados
- Dragonair
- Aerodactyl
- Lapras
- Charizard
- Kangaskhan
- Round 2 Pokémon
- Arcanine
- Snorlax
- Lapras
- Electabuzz
- Charizard
- Kangaskhan
Pokémon Stadium 2
- Round 2 Pokémon
- Arcanine
- Kangaskhan
- Aerodactyl
- Feraligatr
- Dragonite
- Tyranitar
In the Pokémon Special Manga
Lance is primarily a villain in Pokémon Special. As the leader of the Elite Four, he wishes to exterminate the human race, save for a few people who he deems to be kind enough to Pokémon.
Apparently also from Viridian City, Lance was blessed with the powers of the Viridian Forest as Yellow was. He has the power to telepathically communicate with Pokémon, as well as heal their wounds.
Lance also has the ability to control or brainwash any Dragon-type Pokémon, as well as most Pokémon similar to Dragons (such as Aerodactyl or Tyranitar).
Lance tried to summon Lugia on Cerise Island to help accomplish his goals, but Yellow's Pokémon were able to drive Lugia away. This interested Lance, as he wanted to find out who Lugia's real owner was. It wasn't often that he lost control of dragon-like Pokémon.
Lance disappeared for a while, investigating Lugia and working behind the scenes. He gave Silver advice on how to defeat Team Rocket in Johto, as well as a Tyranitar. Working through Silver, Lance tried to help defeat the Mask of Ice.
Pokémon
This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.
On Hand
Released
- Lugia (Temporarily had control of, fled)
In the TCG
Lance appeared in the Pokémon VS set.
Pokémon
This listing is for Lance's Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG.
