Leon (Pokémon)

Leon is a Pokémon Champion from Pokémon Sword and Shield, released in 2019. He is a fan favorite and the focus of many fanworks. He also makes appearances in Pokémon Masters, PokéAni and Pokéspe.
==Canon Overview==
[characterization, story role, further important appearances]
==Relationships==
In acronym ship names, Leon is represented with "dn," short for her Japanese name Dande. The acronyms were created by the Japanese side of the fandom mostly on Twitter before being adopted elsewhere. Common portmanteaus also originate from Pixiv unless it uses their English names.
==== M/M | Yaoi ====
* Leon is most commonly paired up with Raihan, forming TrueRivalShipping, aka Raileon. In Japanese, this is most often called DNKB or ダンホプ (Dankiba), meaning Leon is the seme and Raihan is the uke in the coupling. The opposite is also commonly shipped and is written as KBDN or キバダン (Kibadan).
* Leon is also shipped with his brother Hop, forming BrewShipping, aka Leehop or ChampionBroShipping. In Japanese, this is most often called DNHP or ダンホプ (Danhopu), meaning Leon is the seme and Hop is the uke in the coupling. The opposite is also commonly shipped and is written as HPDN or ホプダン (Hopudan).
* Leon is also shipped with Victor, forming RulerApparentShipping, though DNMS and MSDN are more common among shippers. In Japanese, this is most often called DNMS or ダンマサ (Danmasa), meaning Leon is the seme and Victor is the uke in the coupling. The opposite is also commonly shipped and is written as MSDN or マサダン (Masadan).
* Leon is also shipped with Piers, forming IpetamShipping, though DNNZ or NZDN are used more among shippers. In Japanese, this is most often called DNNZ or ダンネズ (Dannezu), meaning Leon is the seme and Piers is the uke in the coupling.
* Leon is also shipped with Rose, forming PromoterShipping, aka Roseleon. In Japanese, this is most often called DNRZ or ダンロズ (Danrozu), meaning Leon is the seme and Rose is the uke in the coupling. The opposite is also commonly shipped and is written as RZDN or ロズダン (Rozudan).
* Leon is also shipped with Lanceno used name for them has been coined in Neverending Romance as of February 2025.. In Japanese, this is most often called ダンワタ (Danwata), meaning Leon is the seme and Lance is the uke in the coupling.
====F/M | NL====
* Leon is also shipped with Sonia, forming LionheartShipping, aka ChildhoodShipping. In Japanese, this is called DNSN or ダンソニ (Dansoni).
* Leon is also shipped with Gloria, forming DethronedShipping. In Japanese, this is called DNYU, ダンユウ (Danyuu) or ダン主♀ (Dan x Female Protagonist).
====Gen | Combi====
*Leon's gen relationship with his brother Hop is also popular, forming Hop & Leon. In Japanese, this is called ハロン兄弟 (Furlong Brothers), with 'Furlong' being the Japanese name of Postwick Town.
==== Poly ====
* Leon, Raihan and Piers are shipped together, forming PunkDragonShipping, aka FashionDisasterShipping, KBDNNZ or DNKBNZ.
===Less Popular Relationships===
More can be found on Neverending Romance, a community-created relationship name list.
==Popular Tropes & Fanon==
[freeform tags, headcanons]
==Subjects of Fannish Interest & Meta==
[discourse, trivia, popular memes, character analysis, fan reactions, really anything]
==Example/Notable Fanac==
=== Fan Art ===
* (2024), poking a little bit of fun at the fact that Leon's Japanese and English names listed together looks like "Dandelion."
===Wikis===
* on Bulbapedia
* on PixivEncyclopedia
* on Shipping Wiki
==Notes==
==References==
Category:Pokémon Characters