Yan Yang

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yan Yang (炎阳)
Alias(es)	Little Sun; Brave of the Rainbow
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ho-Oh's envoy; Johto League; Pokémon Academy
Occupation/Role	Pokémon Trainer; Brave of the Rainbow
Status	Active
First Appearance	10
Official Age	9 years old 377
Birthplace	An uninhabited forest near Hiwada Town 377

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
God's Eye unlocked	11	Gains information on most Pokémon and items.
Inner Focus training	52 53	Breaks free of psychic restraint in just over half an hour; Alakazam recognizes his unusually strong Inner Focus and agrees to teach him Psychic Power.
Psychic Power—Bent Spoon	60	Moves, levitates, and bends a spoon with Inner Focus; the altered spoon produces an accuracy-lowering effect.
Evergreen Power demonstrated	140	Heals the injured Queen Bee.
Flame's Blessing received	256	Entei strengthens his physique and cardiopulmonary function, reduces Fire-type damage, and grants flame affinity.
Flame power manifests	344	Accidentally breathes fire while demonstrating for Pyroar; learns Entei placed dormant flame power in him.
Origin Flame controlled	348	Accepts and controls Entei's origin flame; gains fire breath and a flame armor that absorbs Pyroar's flames.
God's Eye combat application	484	Uses Pokémon levels, moves, and physical condition to select the optimal moment to challenge Armorouge.
Pacification and power borrowing awakened	485	Can immobilize Pokémon by drawing circles with his hands and temporarily borrow their powers; the ability causes severe exhaustion.
Brave of the Rainbow	509	Ho-Oh appoints him human envoy and grants access to a feather for assistance.

Background

Yan Yang was raised by Pokémon in an uninhabited forest near Hiwada Town. His unusual upbringing left him far more comfortable with Pokémon than with people, while also giving him an exceptional physique and a close familial bond with Entei. Entei regards him as a son, and Yan Yang calls Entei “Dad.” 172 256 377

After realizing he had been transported into a parallel world rather than the anime world he knew, Yan Yang resolved to stop relying on his prior knowledge and be more cautious. 21

His status panel first identifies God's Eye, linguistic mastery, Gift of the Gods, and cold sensitivity; it also warns that further negative effects would emerge as more abilities unlock. 11 He later develops Psychic Power under Master Hu, healing through Evergreen Power, and flame manipulation through Entei's blessing. 53 60 140 348

Ho-Oh selected Yan Yang as a candidate for the Brave of the Rainbow because of his purity and willingness to stand before his Pokémon. After completing the trials, Ho-Oh formally named him its human envoy and entrusted him with improving human–Pokémon relations. 171 509

Appearance

Yan Yang is a young boy whose body is physically far beyond normal human standards. During flame use, golden-red veins can glow beneath his skin and fire can form a close-fitting armor around him. 332 348

• Muscle density measured at roughly three times that of an adult male. 332
• Bone density resembles that of a Fire-type Pokémon. 332
• Has scars from the Brave of the Rainbow trials, including lightning-shaped marks running from his hand to his elbow. 517
• Wears Entei's Flame Scarf for continuous warmth during cold weather. 10 11

Personality

Yan Yang is kind, brave, and deeply affectionate toward Pokémon. He is initially shy and reserved around humans, often needing time to adjust to unfamiliar people, but becomes lively and talkative once comfortable. 119 377

He is curious, observant, and tactically minded. He studies opponents through God's Eye, notices practical details that affect Pokémon training, and can quickly deduce hidden connections in dangerous situations. 346 484 622

Despite his strength, Yan Yang is generally humble about his abilities and prefers not to reveal his full power unnecessarily. He can also be mischievous or performatively helpless when it serves a plan. 332 527 649

Abilities & Skills

God's Eye

God's Eye provides information on most Pokémon and items. It can reveal a Pokémon's level, moves, condition, and other status information. 11 484

• Identifies Pokémon abilities and item effects. 11 25
• Lets Yan Yang assess an opponent's fatigue and choose advantageous battle timing. 484
• Used to monitor his partners' growth and altered abilities. 262

Linguistic Mastery

Yan Yang can understand and use human and Pokémon languages and writing. 11 377

• Acts as a translator between Entei and humans. 21
• Communicates directly with Pokémon and earns their trust. 140

Gift of the Gods

Gifts Yan Yang gives or receives can develop miraculous effects. 11 377

• Entei's Flame Scarf gains continuous warming properties through the care invested in it. 10 11

Psychic Power

Yan Yang developed Psychic Power through Inner Focus training under Master Hu. 53 60

• Can move, levitate, and bend objects such as a spoon. 60
• His Inner Focus is unusually strong for his age. 52 53
• Psychic abilities can be blocked by stronger psychic Pokémon, as demonstrated by Mewtwo. 622

Evergreen Power

Evergreen Power heals and strengthens Pokémon. 377

• Heals the Queen Bee after it is injured by poachers. 140
• Used during combat assessments. 737

Flame's Blessing and Origin Flame

Entei infused Yan Yang with flame power while he slept. The dormant power later manifests as Entei's origin flame, containing Entei's life force and emotions. 256 344 348

• Enhances cardiopulmonary function and short-term physical performance. 256
• Reduces damage from Fire-type moves and grants substantial fire resistance. 256 590
• Enables fire breath, self-ignition, and shaped flames. 344 345 349
• Creates a flame armor that withstands and absorbs Fire-type attacks. 348
• Requires acceptance and careful energy circulation to control; early use burns his clothes and leaves him unable to extinguish the flames reliably. 345 347

Pacification and Power Borrowing

Yan Yang can draw circles with his hands to pacify Pokémon, rendering them unable to attack, then temporarily use their powers himself. 485

• Allowed him to defeat Armorouge and establish authority among the Pokémon. 484 485
• Can immobilize multiple Pokémon and manifest powers familiar to them. 485
• Causes extreme exhaustion and is associated with black veins appearing on his hands. 485

Physical Combat and Training

Yan Yang possesses a Pokémon-like physique and has trained in practical combat with Armorouge. 301 377

• Can contend with untrained adults despite being a child. 332
• Uses leverage, positioning, and the environment to escape stronger opponents' restraints. 301
• Defeated Iron Treads with his bare hands. 648
• Develops individualized training plans and identifies issues such as static in Pyroar's mane affecting move accuracy. 341 346

Limitations

• Cold Intolerance — Yan Yang is extremely sensitive to cold; ordinary warmth cannot dispel it, though Entei's Flame Scarf provides continuous protection. 10 377
• Daily Weakness — He experiences roughly half an hour of complete weakness each day, during which he cannot struggle or resist. 64 377
• Random Teleportation — He will randomly teleport somewhere in the world once each year. 377
• Power strain — Pacification and power borrowing leave him severely exhausted. 485
• Unstable flame control — His early flame manifestations are involuntary and destructive. 344 345

Equipment / Items

• Flame Scarf — Entei's scarf; continuously keeps Yan Yang warm and counters his cold sensitivity. 10 11
• Soaring Cape — Listed among his personal items. 377
• Dragon Fang — Listed among his personal items. 377
• Kommo-o Z — Kommo-o's exclusive Z-Crystal, given for Armorouge's future use. 266 377
• Dragon Z-Crystal — Given by Overlord Kommo-o after Yan Yang heals it. 266
• Ho-Oh's Feather — May be used to seek Ho-Oh's aid, though Ho-Oh warns against casual use. 509
• Needle that can fix anything — Acquired alongside a spoon that improves food. 662
• Cooking spoon — Makes food delicious. 662

Relationships

• Entei — Adoptive father and closest guardian; bestowed Flame's Blessing and origin flame upon Yan Yang. Their energies can briefly resonate. 21 256 348
• Master Hu (Alakazam) — Psychic mentor who tests Yan Yang's Inner Focus and teaches him Psychic Power. 53 54
• Ho-Oh — Appoints Yan Yang as the Brave of the Rainbow and its human envoy. 171 509
• Wang Yan — Human ally who helps Yan Yang enter human society, secure a League ID, and protect the confidentiality of his Pokémon data. 21 333
• Dr. Iku — Offers Yan Yang a temporary home and collaborates with him on Z-Move training. 119 128
• Armorouge — Close, possessive partner and combat instructor; initially challenged Yan Yang's authority but later recognizes him as family. 301 377 484
• Houndoom — Loyal partner who accepts Yan Yang as his sole Trainer after Yan Yang shields him from Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt. 259 377
• Pyroar (Yan Bao) — Yan Yang's dependent, playful Fire-type partner; Yan Yang takes responsibility for his training. 60 259 377
• Silvally — Artificial Pokémon who gradually accepts Yan Yang's affection and freedom. 295 377
• Lycanroc — Enthusiastic partner who supports Cosmog and worries deeply when separated from Yan Yang. 377 511
• Cosmog — Partner whom Yan Yang is determined to recover after Mewtwo takes its Poké Ball. 622
• Mewtwo — A tense acquaintance whose psychic power can suppress Yan Yang's; Yan Yang attempts to understand its motives and help Xiao Ai. 622 662
• Banette — Reconciles with Yan Yang after a difficult past; they agree to begin again while respecting Banette's chosen identity. 566

Story Role / Major Arcs

Life with Entei

Yan Yang lives under Entei's care, relying on the Flame Scarf to endure winter and gradually recognizing Entei as his father. His ability to translate for Entei introduces him to Wang Yan and the human world. 10 21

Psychic Training and Early Trainer Growth

After meeting Master Hu, Yan Yang trains Inner Focus and Psychic Power. He begins to develop as a Trainer through school, friendships, Pokémon battles, and responsibility for partners such as Yan Bao. 53 60 64 133

Aether Paradise and New Companions

Yan Yang heals injured Pokémon, befriends Armorouge, and gains the trust of several powerful partners. He becomes increasingly aware of the burdens of caring for Pokémon with painful pasts. 140 259 266

Flame Awakening

Entei's hidden blessing begins to manifest. Yan Yang learns that the power inside him is Entei's origin flame, accepts it as part of himself, and gains controlled fire abilities and flame armor. 256 344 348 349

Brave of the Rainbow

After Ho-Oh's trials, Yan Yang becomes the Brave of the Rainbow. He accepts responsibility as Ho-Oh's envoy and proposes practical reforms to improve Pokémon welfare, League research, shelters, and battle opportunities. 509 517

Academy Life and Dark Hunters Conflict

Yan Yang enters the academy while keeping much of his strength hidden. His investigations lead him toward the Iris Elite Boarding School and the Dark Hunters, whose members identify his extraordinary body and Evergreen Power as strategically valuable. 527 622 678 679

Trivia

• Yan Yang initially believed the world might contain familiar anime characters, then concluded it was a parallel world and adjusted his expectations. 21
• He has a habit of falling asleep during his daily weakness period even when he could potentially endure it with his powers. 301
• He uses controlled flames for cooking and grills chicken wings for his Pokémon. 349
• He defeated Entei 8–2 in a virtual battle, only for Entei to assign him extra training afterward. 361