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>Champion of two legitimate regions each with incredibly powerful trainers and clans
>THE face of blackthorn, the most respected and powerful dragon clan in the entire world
>Strong enough to act as a deterrent for Kanto and Johto warring again
>Got as far as he did WITHOUT GIMMICKS
>Maintained his status as champion for 25 straight years, and counting
>The only champion that doesn't look like a faggot or isn't a woman
>One of the few male characters to survive the great sissification artstyle change and come out masculine
>Had to be nerfed for Ash in the Masters Tournament(although to be fair, most champions were)
>Placed against his hard counter type in the first round because the writers couldn't think of any other natural way to eliminate him
>As the ruler of the Indigo League, he is responsible in some way for the original hat logo Ash wore in Kanto, a logo Riko now wears
Riko is a fan of Lance and bought his hat, see you in Pokespain