Raihan

Raihan, also known as Kibana in Japanese, is a prominent character in the Pokémon series, first appearing in Pokémon Sword and Shield. He is the eighth and strongest Gym Leader of the Galar region, specializing in Dragon-type Pokémon. Raihan is renowned for his strength and unique battling style, often utilizing weather conditions to enhance his Pokémon's abilities. His Gym battles are also notable for being Double Battles. He is a close friend and rival of Champion Leon, and despite a 0-10 losing record against him, he is the only trainer to have knocked out a significant number of Leon's Pokémon. Aside from training, Raihan is passionate about fashion and cultivating his social media presence, often taking selfies with his Rotom Phone. In the Pokémon Journeys anime, Raihan also makes several appearances, engaging in intense battles with Ash and showcasing his power as a top-tier trainer.