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A '''Head Leader''' (Japanese: '''ヘッドリーダー'''), also known as the '''Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader''', is the top-ranked [[Gym Leader]] in the [[Orange Crew]] and serves as the final obstacle in the [[Orange League]]. Those who defeat the Head Leader in a [[Pokémon battle]] earn the [[Winner's Trophy]], become the League Champion, and are honored in the [[Palace of Victory]]. The term "Head Leader" is not used in the English-language dub and Drake is merely implied to be a fifth Gym Leader; the distinction is clear in the original Japanese version. | A '''Head Leader''' (Japanese: '''ヘッドリーダー'''), also known as the '''Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader''', is the top-ranked [[Gym Leader]] in the [[Orange Crew]] and serves as the final obstacle in the [[Orange League]]. Those who defeat the Head Leader in a [[Pokémon battle]] earn the [[Winner's Trophy]], become the League Champion, and are honored in the [[Palace of Victory]]. The term "Head Leader" is not used in the English-language dub and Drake is merely implied to be a fifth Gym Leader; the distinction is clear in the original Japanese version. | ||
At the time of {{Ash}}'s [[Pokémon: | At the time of {{Ash}}'s [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands|journey in the Orange Islands]], the Head Leader is {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Ash defeated Drake in ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''. No other Head Leaders have been seen in the anime and it is unknown how one rises to this position. | ||
In battle, the Head Leader must obey specific rules that give an advantage to the challenger. For example, the Head Leader is unable to switch Pokémon mid-battle while his opponent is free to do so at any time. | In battle, the Head Leader must obey specific rules that give an advantage to the challenger. For example, the Head Leader is unable to switch Pokémon mid-battle while his opponent is free to do so at any time. |
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