Clair is the Gym Leader of Blackthorn City, known for her expertise with Dragon-type Pokémon. She awards the Rising Badge to trainers who manage to beat her. Lance, one of the Elite Four, is her cousin.
What sets Clair apart is her genuine compassion for dragons. She has an almost intuitive way with them—able to approach even aggressive Pokémon and calm them down with a few words. She really understands what they're feeling, and she's given them access to the Dragon Holy Land so they can relax on their own time when they're not battling.
Her reputation among other Dragon specialists is solid enough that she's mentored some serious talent. She trained Lance early on, and she's worked with Liza, who specializes in Charizard. Right now she's mentoring Iris. Clair pushes her students to be ambitious and driven, and she practices what she preaches—she's constantly working to sharpen her own skills. You can see it in how she battles: confident, precise, and in complete control.
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