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Drayden

Dragon-type Gym Leader · Opelucid City

Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.

Drayden is featured in Pokémon Black 2 / White 2 — Dragon-type Gym Leader. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.

Edition covered

Nintendo DS sequels; not the original Black and White story.

Biography

Drayden is closely connected with Opelucid’s Dragon-training tradition.

Appearance

Drayden is a muscular older man with a striking white beard.

Personality

Drayden brings a distinct identity to the Opelucid City Gym, combining a specialist team with a role in the surrounding community.

Role in the story

He is Opelucid’s Dragon-type Gym Leader in both Black 2 and White 2. Iris has become Champion.

Gameplay and encounters

Prepare for the actual Pokémon in the battle, including secondary types and coverage moves. Reusable TMs make adjusting your team’s moves before a Gym challenge easier.