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Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver / Johto Gym Leader · Dragon type

Clair

Clair character artwork
Johto Gym Leader · Dragon type · Blackthorn City

Her pride in her Dragon Pokémon leads to a further test in the Dragon’s Den after the Gym battle.

  • Story: This Gym is part of the eight-badge Johto journey before the first Pokémon League challenge.
  • In the game: Check each opponent’s secondary typing and coverage moves before choosing a counter. Bring recovery items and train more than one reliable attacker.

Story spoilers.

Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver · Nintendo DS · 2009 · Nintendo DS remakes; version-exclusive encounters differ between HeartGold and SoulSilver. · Picture: Nintendo DS-era HeartGold and SoulSilver trainer sprite.

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Clair trainer sprite

Clair

Blackthorn City Gym · Johto · Gym 8

Dragon

Rising Badge · TM59 Dragon Pulse

After the Gym battle, Clair sends you to the Dragon’s Den before handing over the Rising Badge.

Gym battle4 Pokémon

Gyarados battle sprite

Gyarados

Lv. 38
WaterFlying
Ability
Intimidate
Held item
None
  • Twister
  • Dragon Rage
  • Bite
  • Dragon Pulse
Dragonair battle sprite

Dragonair

Lv. 38
Dragon
Ability
Shed Skin
Held item
None
  • Thunder Wave
  • Fire Blast
  • Slam
  • Dragon Pulse
Dragonair battle sprite

Dragonair

Lv. 38
Dragon
Ability
Shed Skin
Held item
None
  • Thunder Wave
  • Aqua Tail
  • Slam
  • Dragon Pulse
Kingdra battle sprite

Kingdra

Lv. 41Ace
WaterDragon
Ability
Sniper
Held item
Sitrus Berry
  • SmokeScreen
  • Hydro Pump
  • Hyper Beam
  • Dragon Pulse

Postgame rematch6 Pokémon

Gyarados battle sprite

Gyarados

Lv. 56
WaterFlying
Ability
Intimidate
Held item
Wacan Berry
  • Dragon Dance
  • Earthquake
  • Waterfall
  • Dragon Pulse
Dragonair battle sprite

Dragonair

Lv. 52
Dragon
Ability
Shed Skin
Held item
None
  • Thunder Wave
  • Dragon Rush
  • Thunderbolt
  • Flamethrower
Aerodactyl battle sprite

Aerodactyl

Lv. 52
RockFlying
Ability
Rock Head
Held item
None
  • Earthquake
  • Thunder Fang
  • Rock Slide
  • Roar
Kingdra battle sprite

Kingdra

Lv. 56
WaterDragon
Ability
Sniper
Held item
None
  • Yawn
  • Hydro Pump
  • Ice Beam
  • DragonBreath
Charizard battle sprite

Charizard

Lv. 52
FireFlying
Ability
Blaze
Held item
None
  • Shadow Claw
  • Air Slash
  • Dragon Claw
  • Fire Fang
Dragonite battle sprite

Dragonite

Lv. 60Ace
DragonFlying
Ability
Inner Focus
Held item
Sitrus Berry
  • Thunder
  • Safeguard
  • DragonBreath
  • Hyper Beam

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