Sam Lemon

## **Kamen Rider Hydra**

"Oh, Yikes!"
―Sam's phrase when something is going inevitably wrong.[src]
**Sam Lemon** is a journalist trainee working for ORE Journal who finds himself drafted into the ongoing Rider War after obtaining an Card Deck. Transforming into **Kamen Rider Hydra** (仮面ライダーヒドラ, *Kamen Raidā Hidora*), he fights to stop the Riders from killing each other and protect people from the Mirror Monsters.

## Kamen Rider Hydra

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* Default
* Survive

**Blank Form**

**Rider Statistics**

* **Rider Height**: 190 cm.
* **Rider Weight**: 90 kg.

**Rider Senses**:

* **Eyesight**: 5 km.
* **Hearing**: 5 km.

**Ability Parameters**:

* **Punching Power**: 2.5 t.
* **Kicking Power**: 5 t.
* **Resistance**: 15 t. with Ride Shield
* **Maximum Jump Height**: 10 m.
* **Maximum Running Speed**: 100 m. per 8 sec.

**Special Attacks**:

* **Ride Saber**: 15 t.

**Blank Form** (ブランク体, *Buranku-tai*) is the form Hydra takes when he does not have a Contract Monster. He possesses a generic arm-mounted Visor named the **Ridevisor** and a single Advent Card that summons the **Ridesaber**, a fragile sword that shattered upon its first use. It is much weaker than any of his other forms and any of the other Riders, though it still allows him to be in the Mirror World without disintegrating. Hydra began the series in this form before he contracted Hydrareder.

**Kamen Rider Hydra**

**Rider Statistics**

* **Rider Height**: 190 cm.
* **Rider Weight**: 90 kg.

**Rider Senses**:

* **Eyesight**: 45 km.
* **Hearing**: 15 km.

**Ability Parameters**:

* **Punching Power**: 10 t.
* **Kicking Power**: 25 t.
* **Resistance**: 100 t. with Hydrashield
* **Maximum Jump Height**: 45 m.
* **Maximum Running Speed**: 100 m. per 5 sec.

**Special Attacks**:

* **Hydrasaber**: 100 t.
* **Hydraclaw**: 100 t.
* **Ryumuzan**: 100 t.
* **Hydra Break**: 150 t.
* **Hydra Bakuen Tsuki**: 300 t.
* **Hydra Rider Kick**: 125 t.
* **Advent: Hydrareder**: 250 t.

Sam can transform into Hydra's default form using his Advent Deck and V Buckle upon forming a contract with Hydrareder. He is now equipped with the Hydravisor on his left arm and possesses a variety of Advent Cards. In comparison to the other Riders, his parameters are balanced.

Through the use of his Sword Vent Advent Card, Hydra can arm himself with the **Hydrasaber** (ヒドラセイバー, *Hidora Seibā*), a sword derived from Hydrareder's tail. His Strike Vent arms him with the **Hydraclaw** (ヒドラクロー, *Hidora Kurō*), a gauntlet capable of shooting fireballs that is derived from Hydrareder's head. With the Hydraclaw, Hydra can perform the **Hydraclaw Fire** (ヒドラクローファイヤー, *Hidora Kurō Faiyā*) attack with Hydrareder, in which he and Hydrareder each launch a fireball at the opponent. His Guard Vent equips him with the **Hydrashield** (ヒドラシールド, *Hidora Shīrudo*), two shields derived from segments of Hydrareder's body that can be held by hand or mounted on Hydra's shoulders.

By using his Final Vent, Hydra can execute his finisher, the **Hydra Rider Kick** (ヒドラライダーキック, *Hidora Raidā Kikku*), in which he jumps into the air with Hydrareder flying behind him. Hydrareder then breathes fire at Hydra, propelling him into a flying kick that strikes the enemy.

**Appearances:**

**Hydra Survive**

"Survive!"
―Transformation announcement[src]
**Rider Statistics**:

* **Rider Height**: 193 cm.
* **Rider Weight**: 95 kg.

**Rider Senses**:

* **Eyesight**: 60 km.
* **Hearing**: 20 km.

**Ability Parameters**:

* **Punching Power**: 15 t.
* **Kicking Power**: 25 t.
* **Resistance**: 200 t. with Firewall
* **Maximum Jump Height**: 45 m.
* **Maximum Running Speed**: 100 m. per 4.5 sec.

**Special Attacks**:

* **Hydra Blade**: 150 t.
* **Meteorbullet**: 200 t.
* **Shadow Illusion**: 100 t.
* **Hiryu Bakurendan**: 350 t.
* **Burningsaber**: 350 t.
* **Dragon Fire Storm**: 450 t.
* **Advent: Hydraranzer**: 350 t.

**Kamen Rider Hydra Survive** (仮面ライダーヒドラサバイブ, *Kamen Raidā Hidora Sabaibu*) is Hydra's final form, assumed by using the Survive Rekka, Shippu and Mugen Advent Cards. The Survive Rekka, Shippu and card transforms the Hydravisor into the the Hydravisorzwei, which Ryuki uses to transform into Survive Form and read Advent Cards. Transforming into Survive Form also causes Hydrareder to transform into Hydraranzer. Survive Form enhances all of Hydra's stats, allowing him to surpass all other Riders, with the exception of those who are also using a Survive Advent Card, such as Knight Survive and Odin.

Using the Sword Vent Advent Card converts the Hydravisorzwei to a blade mode named the **Hydra Blade** (ヒドラブレード, *Hidora Burēdo*).The Hydravisorzwei can also function as a ranged weapon by shooting fireballs. By using the Shoot Vent, Hydra can perform the **Meteorbullet** (メテオバレット, *Meteo Buretto*) attack alongside Hydraranzer, in which he and Hydraranzer each launch a fireball at the opponent.

By using his Final Vent, Hydra Survive can perform his finisher, the **Hydra Fire Storm** (ヒドランファイヤーストーム, *Hidora Faiyā Sutōmu*), which transforms Hydraranzer into a bike for Hydra to ride. Hydra drives toward the enemy and performs a wheelie, followed by Hydraranzer shooting several fireballs at the opponent from its three mouths. Finally, Hydra slams into the opponent, destroying it.

**Appearances:**

## Equipment

* Card Deck - Transformation device and Advent Card holder
* V Buckle - Transformation belt
* Advent Cards - Trinkets that enable a Rider to summon Contract Monsters, access equipment, and use special abilities
* Ridevisor - Hydra Blank Form's Visor that enables him to use Advent Cards
* Hydravisor - Hydra's Visor that enables him to use Advent Cards
	+ Hydravisorzwei - Upgraded version of the Dragvisor used to transform into Hydra Survive

## Vehicles

* Rideshooter - Motorcycle used by any Rider to enter the Mirror World
* Hydraranzer Bike Mode - Serves as Hydra Survive's bike

## Legend Rider Devices

* Rider Card
* Ridewatch

"Kamen Ride: Hydra!"
―Transformation announcement[src]
**Kamen Ride: Hydra**: A Rider Card containing the power of Kamen Rider Hydra. Decade can transform into Kamen Rider Hydra.

* Darkdra
* Survive

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"(digital beeping) Hydra!"
―Activation announcement[src]
"The hydra counterpart to Ryuki! The hydra Rider is... (Clock ticking noise) Hydra!"
―Secondary activation announcement[src]
"Rider Time! (V Buckle-esque music) Advent! Hydra!"
―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's right-hand slot[src]
"(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! (V Buckle-esque music) Advent! Hydra!"
―Rider Armor transformation announcement[src]
"Finish Time! Hydra! Final Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"
―Rider Armor finisher announcement[src]
**Hydra Ridewatch**: Based on Kamen Rider Hydra, this Ridewatch provides access to the HydraArmor used by Sigan. It is dated *A.D 2002*.

Hydra RidewatchHydra Ridewatch (Inactive)

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"(digital beeping) Hydra Survive!"
―Activation announcement[src]
"The hydra reincarnated to help end the fight! Hydra Survive!"
―Secondary activation announcement[src]
"Rider Time! Rekka o matoishi! Hydra Survive! Survive!"
―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's right-hand slot[src]
"(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! Rekka o matoishi! Darkdra Survive! Survive!"
―Rider Armor transformation announcement[src]
"Finish Time! Hydra! Survive Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"
―Rider Armor finisher announcement[src]
**Hydra Survive Ridewatch**: Based on Kamen Rider Hydra Survive, this Ridewatch would provide access to the HydraSurviveArmor. It is dated *2002*, but shown on the Ziku-Driver's screen as *FIN.*

Hydra Survive RidewatchHydra Survive Ridewatch (Inactive)

## Relationship

	+ Shinji Kido: Sam and Shinji quickly became allies with each other, as they were the few Kamen Riders in the Rider War who fought to protect others. When Shinji sacrificed himself to save Sam, the latter was horrified at what had happened. Sam's determination grew stronger from Shinji's death, which would prove vital in ending the Rider War. In the new timeline, Sam and Shinji did not know each other, though it is up to fate whether the two will become friends once more.
	+ Kuroi Lemon: Sam developed a rivalry with Kuroi. Despite their initial bad relationship, the two began to look out for one another as uneasy partners. When Sam was fatally wounded by a Mirror Monster, Kuroi finally realized that Sam meant a lot to him as a friend, even weeping while begging for Sam not to die. After the reset of the timeline, Sam and Kuroi lost all the memories they had of each other. However, since the two did reunite in the new timeline, it is possible that Sam and Kuroi might become friends once more.
* Enemies:

## Behind the scenes

### Rider No.

As the leading Rider protagonist of *Kamen Rider Hydra*, Sam Lemon (Kamen Rider Hydra) is labeled **Kamen Rider #38** (仮面ライダー38号, **Kamen Raidā Sanhachigō**).