Raihan

Raihan キバナ Kibana
"The tamer of dragons!"
Artwork from Sword and Shield by take
Age	Unknown
Gender	Male
Eye color	Teal
Hair color	Black
Hometown	Hammerlocke
Region	Galar
Trainer class	Gym Leader
Generation	VIII, IX
Counterpart(s)	Raihan (Masters)
Games	Sword and Shield, Masters EX, UNITE
English voice actor	Mike Dent (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor	Kousuke Toriumi (Masters EX)
Member of	Galar League
Rank	Gym Leader
Leader of	Hammerlocke Stadium
Badge	Dragon Badge
Specializes in	Dragon-types
Anime series	Pokémon the Series Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Debut	Toughing It Out! (Series) Early-Evening Waves (Twilight Wings)
English voice actor	Danny Kramer (Series) Nazeeh Tarsha (Twilight Wings)
Japanese voice actor	Tatsuhisa Suzuki (JN027-JN045; Series) Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (JN082-present; Series) Kousuke Toriumi (Twilight Wings)
Manga series	Pokémon Adventures Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Debut	Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon (Adventures) Toughing It Out! (Journeys)

Raihan (Japanese: キバナ Kibana) is the Gym Leader of Hammerlocke's Gym, known officially as Hammerlocke Stadium. He specializes in Dragon-type Pokémon. He gives the Dragon Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He's also well-known for utilizing weather tactics in his battles.

In the core series games

Raihan is the eighth and final Gym Leader of the Galar League, and he is recognized as the strongest Gym Leader in Galar. He is also a friend and rival of Champion Leon, and despite having a losing streak of 0 to 10 against him, he is the only person who has come close to beating him, having managed to knock out more of Leon's Pokémon than anyone else. He's said to be strong enough to become a Champion if he moved to another region, but has refused to do so out of desire of wanting to defeat Leon. He is often seen taking selfies on his Rotom Phone, a habit he initially picked up to remind him of the pain of defeat, but one which eventually spread to other parts of his lifestyle. Outside of training his Pokémon, his hobbies include fashion and cultivating his social media presence.

While Raihan specializes in the Dragon type, he will often use Pokémon of other types to set up weather conditions such as sandstorm and harsh sunlight. Uniquely amongst Galar's Gyms, Raihan's Gym also heavily focuses on Double Battles.

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Raihan first appears during the game's opening cut-scene, having an exhibition match with Leon. The player first meets Raihan in Hammerlocke to get his permission to visit the local vault, which contains tapestries about Galar's history. Once the player has earned seven Gym Badges, they challenge and defeat Raihan. Immediately afterwards, Raihan is also challenged and beaten by Hop. The player rematches Raihan in the Champion Cup in Wyndon and beats him once again. When Rose starts the Darkest Day, Raihan organizes the evacuation of Hammerlocke to keep people safe from the event.

After Raihan's initial defeat, the player is awarded with the Dragon Badge, TM99 (Breaking Swipe), and the Dragon Uniform.

During the post-game, Raihan helps the player, Hop, and Piers in defeating a group of Dynamax Pokémon let loose at the Hammerlocke Stadium by Sordward and Shielbert. During this encounter, Raihan admits that Piers managed to give him a tough challenge in the Champion Cup, despite his refusal to use Dynamax, and suggests that they should have a battle where neither of them uses it.

League Cards

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

Normal League Card

"Raihan is commonly regarded as the most skilled Gym Leader in the Galar region. He has striven for victory in every environment, and as a result, he has adopted a battle style where he utilizes weather effects to their fullest. It is rumored that he could easily become another region's Champion should he choose to move, but it seems that to Raihan, defeating Leon is much more important. His uploaded selfies are quite popular. Occasionally he'll post a photo that only shows a sandstorm."

Rare League Card

"Raihan started taking selfies so as to never forget the pain of his defeats, but more recently he has been taking photos showing off his training routine, his fashion choices, and the like, causing some fans to leave harsh comments whenever he loses to Leon. It's true that Raihan is on a ten-nil losing streak against Leon, but no other Pokémon Trainer has managed to KO as many of Leon's Pokémon as Raihan has. Raihan no doubt looks forward to taking a selfie after finally defeating Leon."

Pokémon

Raihan keeps his Pokémon in Ultra Balls.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

In all battles, Raihan will Gigantamax his Duraludon at the first opportunity.

Gym battle

This battle is a Double Battle.

Gym Leader Raihan Hammerlocke Stadium Sword and Shield Reward: $7,680

Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Sand Stream Held item: None Gigalith♂ Lv.46 Stealth Rock Rock Status   --       Sand Tomb Ground Physical   --       Rock Blast Rock Physical   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --       Types: Ground Dragon Ability: Levitate Held item: None Flygon♂ Lv.47 Thunder Punch Electric Physical   --       Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Steel Wing Steel Physical   --       Type: Ground Unknown Ability: Sand Spit Held item: None Sandaconda♂ Lv.46 Protect Normal Status   --       Glare Normal Status   --       Fire Fang Fire Physical   --       Earth Power Ground Special   --       Types: Steel Dragon Ability: Heavy Metal Held item: None Duraludon♂ Lv.48 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --

Second battle

Gym Leader Raihan Wyndon Stadium Sword and Shield Reward: $8,800

Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Drought Held item: None Torkoal♂ Lv.53 Lava Plume Fire Special   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --       Solar Beam Grass Special   --       Yawn Normal Status   --       Type: Dragon Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: None Goodra♀ Lv.54 Rain Dance Water Status   --       Surf Water Special   --       Thunder Electric Special   --       Muddy Water Water Special   --       Types: Fire Dragon Ability: Shell Armor Held item: None Turtonator♂ Lv.54 Sunny Day Fire Status   --       Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Shell Trap Fire Special   --       Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Types: Ground Dragon Ability: Levitate Held item: None Flygon♂ Lv.54 Sandstorm Rock Status   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Types: Steel Dragon Ability: Light Metal Held item: None Duraludon♂ Lv.55 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --

Champion tournaments

Gym Leader Raihan Wyndon Stadium Sword and Shield Reward: $9,920/12,160

Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Drought Held item: None Torkoal♂ Lv.60/74 Lava Plume Fire Special   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --       Solar Beam Grass Special   --       Gyro Ball Steel Physical   --       Type: Dragon Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: None Goodra♀ Lv.60/74 Life Dew Water Status   --       Thunder Electric Special   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Sludge Bomb Poison Special   --       Types: Fire Dragon Ability: Shell Armor Held item: None Turtonator♂ Lv.61/75 Sunny Day Fire Status   --       Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Shell Trap Fire Special   --       Types: Ground Dragon Ability: Levitate Held item: None Flygon♂ Lv.61/75 Sandstorm Rock Status   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Types: Steel Dragon Ability: Light Metal Held item: None Duraludon♂ Lv.62/76 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --

Galarian Star Tournament

Gym Leader Raihan Wyndon Stadium Sword and Shield Reward: $12,160

Types: Ground Dragon Ability: Levitate Held item: None Flygon♂ Lv.75 Sandstorm Rock Status   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Type: Dragon Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: None Goodra♀ Lv.74 Life Dew Water Status   --       Thunder Electric Special   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Sludge Bomb Poison Special   --       Types: Steel Dragon Ability: Light Metal Held item: None Duraludon♂ Lv.76 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Raihan (Masters)

Raihan forms a sync pair with Duraludon, Flygon, and Gigalith in Pokémon Masters EX. His Flygon is capable of Dynamaxing. Raihan became a playable sync pair on April 28, 2021.

Raihan has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories, Legendary Adventures and the Villain Arc.

Sync Dex	Trainer		NDex	Pokémon		Type	Weakness	Role	Base Potential	Availability
#123		Raihan	#0884		Duraludon♂	Steel	Fighting		★★★★★☆EX	Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#123		Anniversary 2022 Raihan	#0330		Flygon♂	Dragon	Fairy		★★★★★☆EX	Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#123		Raihan	#0526		Gigalith♂	Rock	Water		★★★★☆☆EX	Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100

Pokémon UNITE

Raihan and his Duraludon appear in Pokémon UNITE as an enemy Trainer to fight during the Legacy Trainer Showdown event between September 9, 2022 and October 6, 2022. It took place on Theia Sky Ruins. The other members of his team are Cynthia, Korrina, Leon, and Green. The event later returned between April 21, 2023 and May 21, 2023.

Raihan and his Duraludon also appear as an enemy Trainer in the recurring Solo Challenge event. It also takes place on Theia Sky Ruins. This event has Casual, Intermediate, Expert, and Extreme difficulties. The composition of the opposing team varies depending on the event and the difficulty. The full team consists of himself, Cynthia, Korrina, Leon, and Green. In Cynthia themed events, Raihan and the other non-Cynthia members do not appear in the Casual difficulty, being replaced by Ace Trainers. On the Intermediate difficulty, only Leon and Green are replaced by Ace Trainers. In Leon themed events, Raihan and the other non-Leon members do not appear in the Casual difficulty, being replaced by Ace Trainers. On the Intermediate difficulty, only Cynthia and Green are replaced by Ace Trainers. In this mode, Raihan and his Duraludon never use Holowear.

Unlike other Trainers in this game, Raihan and the non-Ace Trainer members of his team are represented with two-dimensional artwork instead of three-dimensional models. In the pre-battle splash screen, Raihan has a custom Unite Snapshot depicting him and his Duraludon with two dimensional artwork. (The normal display of the Unite License/Holowear is not used.)

Gallery

Artwork

Concept art from Sword and Shield

Sprites

Icon from the Galarian Star Tournament menu

League Cards

Raihan's League Card in Sword and Shield	Raihan's rare League Card in Sword and Shield

Quotes

Main article: Raihan/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Raihan in the anime

Prior to his introduction to the series, Raihan entered the current World Coronation Series competition just to challenge Leon. During the current season, Raihan was skilled enough to grow rapidly in his rank, soon entering the Master Class.

Raihan debuted in Toughing It Out!, where he had a battle against Leon during the World Coronation Series in Wyndon. His Duraludon battled Leon's Charizard, only to be defeated after a tough battle between the two Trainers. After Leon's victory, Raihan reiterated his goal to defeat him.

Raihan reappeared in a flashback in Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!.

In Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", Raihan helped Sonia against a group of Macro Cosmos employees who had accosted her outside the Energy Plant and Hammerlocke Stadium. In the following episode, he easily defeated them and then left Sonia so he could take care of rampaging Dynamax Pokémon in the area. After Goh caught Eternatus and the Darkest Day ended, he and Duraludon were seen looking on as the Kommo-o they were battling reverted back to its normal state.

Raihan made a cameo appearance at the end of Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! while watching Ash's World Coronation Series match against Volkner.

In The Sweet Taste of Battle!, Raihan met Ash and Goh when they all visited Ballonlea for Opal's All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge. He was reluctant to participate, but did so anyway as Opal refused to let him just walk away. However, Raihan's cake ultimately lost to Ash's. He then stayed to watch the battle between Ash and Opal. After the battle, Raihan participated in eating the cakes decorated during the contest, finding Ash's cake very tasty.

Raihan appeared in a fantasy in Battling Turned Up to Eleven!, along with other Masters Eight Trainers.

In Big Brother to the Rescue!, Ash got notified that his next match would be up against Raihan. In Catching the Aura of Fate!, Raihan noted his surprise that Ash had climbed through the ranks so quickly and began training for the match, declaring his intention to be the one to defeat Leon.

Ash and Raihan battled at the Hammerlocke Stadium in Aim For The Eight!. Utilizing his weather strategies, Raihan quickly started to overwhelm Ash. However, Raihan was ultimately defeated, causing his and Ash's ranks to swap places and Ash rising to the Master Class. Raihan took a commemorative photo with Ash and told him to not lose until he'd get a chance to defeat him and Leon.

In A Flood of Torrential Gains!, Raihan watched Ash's match against Leon.

Raihan and Leon

Character

Like his game counterpart, Raihan has a strong rivalry with Leon, and it is the real reason he entered the World Coronation Series. As expected of a Masters Eight member, Raihan is an exceptional Trainer, being able to enter the Master Class shortly after the current season of the competition begins and is strong enough to knock out several Pokémon from Rose's associates with a single move.

Raihan is also very flirtatious, as seen when he defended Sonia from Rose's associates, during which he called her a "beautiful woman". After fending off Rose's crew, Raihan remarked that he would have asked Sonia out on a date if the circumstances weren't critical and also referred to her as a "lovely lady". This attitude of Raihan over time proved to be a disguise for his real feelings, so Raihan after being defeated by Leon started taking selfies to portray his true emotions.

Pokémon

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

On hand

		Duraludon
		Duraludon is Raihan's first known Pokémon, as well as his ace. It is capable of Gigantamaxing. Raihan used it in his battle against Leon, where it went up against Charizard, only to be defeated. In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, Raihan used Duraludon to defeat the Pokémon of Oleana's subordinate and other Macro Cosmos employees. Later, after the Darkest Day ended, Duraludon was seen battling a Dynamaxed Kommo-o. In Aim For The Eight!, Duraludon was the final Pokémon used in Raihan's World Coronation Series match against Ash, where it went up against Lucario. Despite its powerful Max Moves, Duraludon was defeated by Lucario's giant Aura Sphere. Duraludon's known moves are Metal Claw, Iron Defense, Stone Edge, Steel Beam, and Breaking Swipe. As a Gigantamax Duraludon, it can use Max Rockfall, Max Steelspike, and G-Max Depletion.
Debut	Toughing It Out!
Voice actors
Japanese	Yūichi Nakamura
English	Billy Kametz (JN027-JN045)

		Flygon
		Flygon is Raihan's second known Pokémon. It was the first Pokémon that Raihan used in his World Coronation Series match against Ash, where it went up against his Dragonite and won, before losing to Gigantamax Gengar. Flygon's known moves are Dragon Claw, Steel Wing, Sandstorm, and Crunch.
Debut	Aim For The Eight!

		Goodra
		Goodra is Raihan's third known Pokémon. It was the second Pokémon that Raihan used in his World Coronation Series match against Ash, where it went up against his Gigantamax Gengar. The confrontation between the two Pokémon eventually led to a double knockout. Goodra's known moves are Rain Dance, Thunder, Surf, and Hydro Pump.
Debut	Aim For The Eight!

Temporary

		Alcremie ♀
		Raihan borrowed an Alcremie from Opal to take part in the All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge. None of Alcremie's moves are known.
Debut	The Sweet Taste of Battle!
Voice actors
Japanese
English	Ryan Bartley

Traveling with

Rotom Phone

Achievements

Raihan's profile in the World Coronation Series

World Coronation Series

Raihan has competed in the World Coronation Series. His rank and class are as follows:

• Rank 7* (Master Class; prior to Toughing It Out!)
• Rank unknown (Master Class; prior to Meeting Up with the Monarch!)
• Rank 8 (Master Class; prior to Big Brother to the Rescue!)
• Rank 9 (Ultra Class; Aim For The Eight!)

Pokémon competitions

• All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge - Participant (The Sweet Taste of Battle!)

Voice actors

Language Voice actor Japanese 鈴木達央 Tatsuhisa Suzuki (JN027-JN045) 松岡禎丞 Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (JN082-present) English Danny Kramer Czech Vojtěch Hájek Finnish Oskari Tamminen European French Marc Weiss Indonesian Hardianto Polish Jakub Molęda Brazilian Portuguese Renan Freitas (JN027-JN045) Gabriel Farias (JN082-present) Spanish Latin America Abraham Vega Spain Alejandro Méndez

Artwork

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Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series	Official artwork for Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Raihan in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Early-Evening Waves, Raihan was briefly seen on a magazine cover. In Sky, he had a battle against Leon at Wyndon Stadium.

In The Gathering of Stars, Raihan was seen at Hammerlocke Stadium with his Flygon, receiving an invitation letter for the Galarian Star Tournament from Leon. He was later seen at Wyndon Stadium, walking out onto the field for the tournament's opening ceremony.

Pokémon

This listing is of Raihan's known Pokémon in Pokémon: Twilight Wings:

On hand

		Goodra
		Goodra was the first Pokémon used by Raihan during his battle against Leon. It went up against Leon's Aegislash, but it was unable to defeat it. Goodra's known moves are Surf and Thunder.
Debut	Sky
Voice actors
Japanese
English	Allegra Clark

		Flygon
		Flygon was used during the battle between Leon and Raihan. It defeated Leon's Aegislash and then went up against his Dragapult. It reappeared in The Gathering of Stars. Flygon's known moves are Stone Edge and Draco Meteor.
Debut	Sky

		Duraludon
		Duraludon was the last Pokémon used by Raihan during the battle. It went up against Leon's Gigantamax Charizard. None of Duraludon's moves are known*. As a Gigantamax Duraludon, it can use Max Guard.
Debut	Sky

Traveling with

Rotom Phone

Achievements

Pokémon competitions

• Galarian Star Tournament - Participant (The Gathering of Stars)

GOTCHA!

Raihan briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Raihan in Pokémon Adventures

Raihan debuted in Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon. He was first seen at the gates of Hammerlocke, speculating on which Trainers would be able to earn the right to face him in the Gym Challenge. Later, in front of the Hammerlocke gate, Raihan met Henry Sword, who had come to see the vault. After a short battle that ended in Raihan's victory, Raihan took Henry to the vault, only for them to find Sonia under attack by a wild Oranguru. By teaming up, Raihan and Henry managed to calm Oranguru down.

In Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant, when large rumbling came from the Hammerlocke Energy Plant, Raihan had Leon and Sonia move citizens to safety while he went inside to investigate. There, he encountered Rose and Oleana, who admitted they were experimenting with Wishing Stars to find a new source of electricity and prevent an energy crisis a thousand years away. Raihan agreed to keep what he learned secret, but questioned Rose's real intentions, noting that the Wishing Stars Rose had looked like an offering to something.

In Grrr!! Noble Kidnappers, Raihan traveled to Spikemuth, where he met with Piers to discuss Rose's decision to disqualify Bede from the Gym Challenge. A loud sound coming from Route 9 Tunnel interrupted their conversation, and when Raihan and Piers went to investigate, they encountered a crashed Flying Taxi and Leon, who rescued the driver and the passenger, Sonia. While Raihan and Leon took the victims to a hospital in Hammerlocke, Piers was entrusted with a device Sonia meant for Casey Shield.

In Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day, the Gym Leaders gathered at Rose Tower to find out if Rose intended on bringing harm to Galar. Raihan met with Leon, Sonia, and Nessa in Hammerlocke. They planned to join the others in Wyndon, only for Rose to unleash Eternatus and restart the Darkest Day. Power Spot lights began appearing all over the region, causing Pokémon to start Dynamaxing at random. Raihan's group and Henry's group later reunited at the Energy Plant, where they found Rose ecstatic that his plan was a success.

In Shock!! Chairman Rose's Plan, Rose explained he meant no harm to Galar and sent Sordward and Shielbert to defeat Eternatus and prevent the Darkest Day from spiraling out of control. Despite their claims of being descendants of the heroes that once stopped the Darkest Day, Sordward and Shielbert were unable to win, forcing Rose to take their place. Oleana explained that Rose's actions were for the benefit of Galar and requested that everyone help stop Eternatus. The group agreed and made their way to the summit, where they found Rose had already been defeated. Raihan, Leon, Piers, Hop, Marnie, Nessa, and Melony managed to take Eternatus down, only for it to get back up and unleash its Eternamax form.

In PASS29, Eternatus quickly overwhelmed Raihan and the others, only for Zacian and Zamazenta to appear and assist in the battle against the Gigantic Pokémon. They attempted to wield the Rusted Sword and Shield, but the items and Henry were snatched out of the air by Eternatus. Zacian and Zamazenta struck Eternatus at the same time, creating a massive blast of light. By the time the light cleared, Henry, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus had vanished. Raihan and everyone injured during the battle were taken to a hospital to recover from the effects of Eternatus's poison.

In PASS35, after taking special medicine, Raihan and the others began to recover from the effects of the poison.

Pokémon

On hand

		Duraludon
		Duraludon is Raihan's first known Pokémon. It was first seen with its Trainer as he wondered about the Trainers participating in the Gym Challenge. Later, he used it to battle Dynamax Pokémon that were rampaging due to the Darkest Day. None of Duraludon's moves are known.* As a Gigantamax Duraludon, it can use G-Max Depletion.*
Debut	Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon

		Sandaconda
		Sandaconda is Raihan's second known Pokémon. It was first used in Raihan's battle against Henry, where it emerged victorious. Sandaconda's known moves are Sandstorm, Skull Bash, and Slam.
Debut	Thump!! The Gazing Sage

		Goodra
		Goodra is Raihan's third known Pokémon. It was first used to help Raihan sneak into the Energy Plant. None of Goodra's moves are known.
Debut	Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant

		Flygon
		Flygon is Raihan's fourth known Pokémon. It was first used to help Raihan sneak into the Energy Plant. It was later used to battle Eternatus on the Tower Summit. Flygon's only known move is Dragon Rush.
Debut	Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant

Borrowed

		Charizard
		Main article: Leon's Charizard Charizard is one of Leon's Pokémon. Raihan borrowed it to transport an injured Cabbie to a hospital in Hammerlocke.
Debut	Crackle!! Practice Battle

Traveling with

Rotom Phone

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Raihan in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Raihan appeared in Toughing It Out!, where Raihan battled Leon for the title of Monarch in the World Coronation Series. Just like in the anime, he was defeated after an intense battle.

Pokémon

This listing is of Raihan's known Pokémon in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series manga:

		Duraludon
		Duraludon is Raihan's only known Pokémon, as well as his ace. It is capable of Gigantamaxing. Raihan used it in his battle against Leon, where it went up against Charizard, only to be defeated. Duraludon's known moves are Metal Claw, Stone Edge, and Steel Beam. As a Gigantamax Duraludon, it can use Max Rockfall and Max Steelspike.
Debut	Toughing It Out!

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Raihan in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Raihan's Pokémon Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Duraludon		Evolving Skies		198/203	Skyscraping Perfection		076/067
Duraludon		Silver Tempest		TG21/TG30	VMAX Climax		253/184
Other related cards
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Raihan	Su	Evolving Skies		152/203	Skyscraping Perfection		063/067
		Evolving Skies		202/203	Skyscraping Perfection		077/067
		Evolving Skies		224/203	Skyscraping Perfection		084/067
					VMAX Climax		150/184
					S-P Promotional cards		264/S-P
		Silver Tempest		TG27/TG30	VMAX Climax		259/184
					VSTAR Universe		151/172
		Crown Zenith		140/159	S-P Promotional cards		228/S-P
		Crown Zenith		GG65/GG70	VSTAR Universe		237/172

Trivia

Raihan's Rotom Phone incorrectly showing Hammerlocke Stadium

• Raihan was designed by take.
• Raihan's uniform number is "241", which can be read in Japanese as goroawase for 強い tsuyoi, meaning "powerful".
• Raihan and his Gym Trainers' uniforms resemble Lance's outfit from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
  • The anime references this by having Lance reveal that his outfit was based on said uniforms.
• Raihan is the first Gym Leader since Tate and Liza to be battled in a Double Battle for a Gym Badge, being followed by Ryme.
• When Raihan's Rotom Phone takes a picture of him during his Gigantamax animation, the photo's background will be of Hammerlocke Stadium even if the battle is elsewhere, such as Wyndon Stadium.
• Raihan's name change in the German, Spanish, French, and Portuguese localizations of Pokémon material caused a naming conflict with Roy, one of the protagonists of Pokémon Horizons: The Series. As a result, the latter has his name changed for the anime's localizations in those languages.
• Raihan is the only Gym Leader in Pokémon Sword and Shield whose signature Pokémon is an unevolved Pokémon as of Generation IX.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	キバナ Kibana	From 黄花藤 kibanafuji (common laburnum) and possibly 牙 kiba (fang)
English	Raihan	From ريحان rayḥān (Arabic for basil, a plant sometimes referred to as the "royal herb"), and possibly golden rain and golden chain (names for the common laburnum)
German, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese	Roy	From Laburnum anagyroides (scientific name of the common laburnum) and possibly roy (Middle French for king)
Italian	Laburno	From laburno (laburnum)
Korean	금랑 Geumrang	From 금사슬나무 geumsaseunnamu and 노랑꽃등 norangkkotdeung (names for the common laburnum)
Chinese (Mandarin)	奇巴納 / 奇巴纳 Qíbānà	Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese)	奇巴納 Kèihbānaahp

Related articles

• Images on the Bulbagarden Archives

References

Gym Leaders of the Galar region
Turffield Stadium Milo	Hulbury Stadium Nessa	Motostoke Stadium Kabu	Stow-on-Side Stadium Bea Allister
Ballonlea Stadium Opal Bede	Circhester Stadium Gordie Melony	Spikemuth Gym Piers Marnie	Hammerlocke Stadium Raihan

Trainers in the World Coronation Series
Master Ash • Leon • Cynthia • Diantha • Steven • Lance • Alain • Iris Ultra Raihan • Flint • Drasna • Volkner • Marnie • Bea Great Kricketina • Rinto • Dozer • Tony Normal Korrina • Hayden • Visquez • Lob • Oliver

Anime characters
Protagonists Ash Ketchum (Pikachu) • Misty (Togetic) • Brock • Tracey Sketchit • May • Max • Dawn (Piplup) • Iris (Haxorus) • Cilan • Serena • Clemont • Bonnie (Dedenne) • Lana • Kiawe • Lillie • Sophocles • Mallow • Rotom Pokédex • Goh (Grookey) Rivals Gary • Ritchie • Harrison • Drew • Harley • Morrison • Tyson • Solidad • Paul • Nando • Zoey • Kenny • Conway • Barry • Ursula • Trip • Bianca • Burgundy • Stephan • Georgia • Cameron • Aria • Alain • Miette • Tierno • Shauna • Trevor • Nini • Sawyer • Gladion • Horacio • Hau • Leon • Raihan • Horace • Bea • League Conference participants • Coordinators • Performers • World Coronation Series participants Antagonists Jessie (Wobbuffet) • James • Meowth • Giovanni • Butch • Cassidy • Dr. Namba • Matori • Pierce • Dr. Zager • Gozu • Tabitha • Maxie • Shelly • Archie • Hunter J • Saturn • Cyrus • Mars • Jupiter • Charon • Colress • Aldith • Ghetsis • Barret • Malamar • Lysandre • Mable • Celosia • Aliana • Xerosic • Bryony • Tupp • Zipp • Rapp • Plumeria • Guzma • Viren • Rose • Oleana Professors Professor Oak • Professor Ivy • Professor Elm • Professor Birch • Professor Rowan • Professor Carolina • Professor Juniper • Dr. Fennel • Cedric Juniper • Professor Sycamore • Professor Kukui • Professor Burnet • Professor Cerise • Professor Magnolia • Sonia • Professor Amaranth Relatives Delia Ketchum • Daisy • Violet • Lily • James's parents • Flint • Lola • Forrest • Brock's siblings • Norman • Caroline • Johanna • Chili • Cress • Grace • Meyer • Lana's father • Lana's mother • Harper and Sarah • Rango • Sima • Mimo • Kiawe's grandfather • Mohn • Lusamine • Gladion • Sophocles's parents • Molayne • Abe • Mallow's mother • Ulu • Walker • Camille • Halta Supporting Officer Jenny • Nurse Joy • Magikarp salesman • Todd Snap • Charles Goodshow • Casey • Liza • Sakura • Lance • Clair • Raoul Contesta • Mr. Sukizo • Steven Stone • Vivian Meridian • Robert • Scott • Lilian Meridian • Solana • Brandon • Marian • Yuzo • Rhonda • Cynthia • Reggie • Angie • Looker • Izzy and Cara • Lyra • Khoury • Tobias • Don George • Elder • Alder • Luke • Freddy O'Martian • Ingo • Emmet • Jervis • Virgil • N • Anthea and Concordia • Porter • Alexa • Sophie • Cosette • Clembot • Sanpei • Mairin • Astrid • Diantha • Korrina • Gurkinn • Monsieur Pierre • Palermo • Keanan • Malva • Samson Oak • Anela • Hobbes • Nina • Anna • Laki • Dana • Yansu • Wicke • Faba • Ilima • Acerola • Dia • Chloe • Chrysa • Ren • Parker • Talia • Lei • Danika • Quillon • Hop • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Island kahunas • Many temporary characters Supporting Pokémon Fearow • Ho-Oh • Squirtle Squad • Pink Butterfree • Haunter • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Mimey • Lapras herd • Granbull • Pichu Brothers • Lugia • Silver • Delibird • Wynaut • Larvitar • Kyogre and Groudon • Articuno • Deoxys • Lake guardians • Forces of Nature • Meloetta • Reshiram • Super-ancient Pokémon • Wooper • Florges • Squishy • Z2 • Guardian deities • Bewear • Toucannon's flock • Stoutland • Oranguru • Nebby • Stufful • Ultra Beasts • Grandpa Forest • Necrozma • Lunala • Shaymin • Mew • Rotom Phones • Pelipper • Thievul trio • Eternatus • Drone Rotom • Legendary heroes • Latias • Recurring wild Pokémon
See also: Pokémon Horizons characters

This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.