Chapter 663 - 662: Cain vs. Drake
Facing a member of the Elite Four is a privilege many trainers aspire to, but very few achieve.
The title of Elite Four not only signifies having the strength of an elite-level trainer but often implies being far above that level.
This is especially true in the regions of Kanto and Johto, with Kanto leading the charge. As the epicenter of the Pokémon League, Kanto is brimming with talent, and its Elite Four members are considered some of the most powerful trainers in the world.
In fact, if one of them were to be transferred to another region, like Sinnoh, they would likely become the strongest member of the Elite Four there—though this doesn’t mean other regions lack extremely powerful trainers.
The reason Kanto hasn’t had a stable Champion for so long is because its Elite Four members are incredibly strong. No one has been able to completely dominate these powerful trainers.
Not even Lance, who would eventually become Champion, could achieve it easily.
Although he’s sometimes mocked with the nickname "Flying-Type Champion" rather than Dragon-Type Champion, Lance’s strength is undeniable.
His name is often used as a benchmark to measure the power of other trainers. A clear example of this is Giovanni.
On multiple occasions, Giovanni has demonstrated his strength by boasting things like, "I defeated Lance in just a few moves," emphasizing his power as a true threat.
But setting comparisons aside, the opportunity to face Drake, one of the Elite Four members of Hoenn, deeply excited Cain.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Cain trusted that Drake wouldn’t use his strongest Pokémon. This gave him some relief, though the battle would still be incredibly challenging.