Luna Vanhanen(?) is the eleventh Gym Leader of the Reborn region, who hands out the ninth gym badge. She specializes in Dark-types and is fought at Iolia Valley. She hands out the Eclipse Badge.
Seen on the Profiles channel after obtaining the Millennium Badge from Radomus
A special report from... the Investigation Squad!
Yo, Reborn City! What's up?! We're here with the Reborn Rundown giving you a look at the leaders of the Reborn League! I'm your host, DJ Arclight, now on air!
Let's talk about the gym leader, Luna! Luna's a lovely lady with more than one way to make a man in tremble. If her beauty wasn't spell-binding alone, her Dark type attacks will lock you down and take out any opposition if unchecked. And from being the champion of Wonderland, to a regional lord's maid, Luna enjoys bringing infinity to reality by living out storybook tales. Even her Pokemon are all named after characters from old fantasy! As for what they are, we'll let you figure out the hard way. After all, the Cheshire Cat himself was never too clear.
That's all for now, but remember, Trainers, Keep fighting with everything you've got! Hold your spirits high, and even you can defeat the Reborn League!
Quotes
"Oh? Perhaps I've lost my way after all. How wonderful!" -When sending out last Pokemon.
"You have overcome the gateway into the soul of eternity... Though it beauty is tarnished, your soul shines with hope. I pray you farewell." -After defeat.
Gym battle speech
Pre-battle speech
[Luna]: He has left, right?
[Luna]: Very well. Let us try this once more.
[Luna]: Welcome, <player>, I am glad you were able to reach me here.
[Luna]: Children, and even some adults, are scared of the darkness.
[Luna]: Why is that, I wonder?
[Luna]: Is it because they think that awful and sinister things come here to dwell?
[Luna]: There are too many of those in the light for that to be true.
[Luna]: Or perhaps they are simply afraid of their own imaginations.
[Luna]: Darkness is that which draws out the greatest potential, but for some, infinity can be a terrifying abyss.
[Luna]: Please, allow me to introduce you to an infinity, lost.
[Luna]: Scattered and fractured, it shall return piece by piece. Are you ready?
Post-battle speech
[Luna]: You fought especially well.
[Luna]: I expected no less.
[Luna]: Now, I may present this to you.
{player receives Gym Badge}
[Luna]: With the Eclipse Badge, Pokemon up to level 70 will trust you. Please treat them well.
[Luna]: Finally, I have one last gift for you.
{player receives TM}
[Luna]: Please use darkness' embrace as you see fit.
[Luna]: I shall be remaining here for a time.
[Luna]: I feel that I, like all the monsters of which children fear, shall be safer in the dark.
[Luna]: As for you, did you friend not say that he would move towards Agate City?
[Luna]: I know not what dreams mesmerize the station guards, but perhaps it is time for you to discover that for yourself.
[Luna]: I hope we meet again someday. Until then, farewell.
Rewards
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Interview
Seen on the Interviews channel after obtaining the Rime Badge from Serra
Hello! Gossip Gardevoir here in Interview Intermission, bringing YOU the inside scoop on Reborn's celebrity figures!
Today, I'm interviewing one of reborn’s best and most beautiful Gym Leaders, Luna!
Luna, dear? Why don’t you tell the audience a bit about yourself?
LUNA: Very well. Ah, hello? My name is Luna, and I am a trainer of dark type pokemon. I think dark is an absolutely lovely type. With the shade of uncertainty, anything becomes possible. It’s the type of pure imagination. That aside…I live in the castle. My father owns it, so I guess that almost makes me like….a princess? My mother is a famous model, and they’re both leaders, too. I suppose something like that must just run in our blood. I’m blessed to have such wonderful parents. And friends! Of course my best friend is…well, you, Gardevoir!
GARDEVOIR: Oh, Luna, you’re so sweet~ …unlike some other leaders I can think of…Honestly, the others could learn a thing or two from you!
LUNA: Is that so? Well, I wouldn’t say that. I simply try to be kind to everyone I can. Obviously each person has their own differences. That’s just a small part of what makes us all so individually wonderful.
GARDEVOIR: As bright-eyed as ever- ironic as that may be to say about a Dark trainer. Thanks for your time, Luna~ That’s all on today’s interview intermission. Until next time!
Sprites
Trainer sprite
VS sprite
Overworld sprite
Trivia
Luna's name means 'Moon' in Latin.
All of Luna's Pokemon are named after creatures Alice met from Wonderland.
If you refuse to fight Taka in the water treatment center, then allow him to accompany you in the Tourmaline Desert, he will claim that Luna's "delusions" are partially his fault after you complete the Mirage Tower.
Her current mortality status as of episode 18 is unknown; many presume her dead.
