How Strong was Brandon/Jindai?

[Dynamic_Fusion]

We saw defeat Ash several times and saw him 6-0 Paul. He even ended Reggie's Career. Do you think he is Champion-Level? If so, where does this put Battle Frontier Ash in terms of strength?

 

[Mew29240]

I think Brandon is easily E4 level, if not higher, when using all 3 Regis. Ash didn't fight him at his absolute best since Brandon only used Regice in their last battle while Paul had to contend with all 3 in his full battle. So for BF Ash, I'd say (in my wholly non-objective viewpoint) that beating Brandon is something like winning against a Pokemon League Winner.

 

[PokemonBattleFanatic-]

Pyramid King Brandon

The 3 Regis have firepower comparable to Ash's Charizard and defense comparable to Ash's Snorlax

Dusclops managed to defeat Charizard (Absolute BS)

Solrock defeated Ash's Squirtle and then drew to Bulbasaur

Brandon curb stomped Paul in a 6 on 6 with just 3 of his Regis while constantly switching them out

 

[Red and Blue]

He is probably E4 level at the very least. His other Pokemon are strong but he's truly formidable using all three of his Regis.

If he is in the PWC he would definitely be in the Hyper Class or one of the top 8

 

[Sceptile Leaf Blade]

What is this poll lol? As if all champions or gym leaders are at the same level. He's as strong as Brandon, probably a bit weaker now since he got rid of his Registeel, Regice, and Regirock. Discounting his Pokémon and just looking at his battling skill I'd put him way beyond Leon.

 

[SerGoldenhandtheJust]

I think people overestimate him. Within the context of when he appeared he's definitely Volkner level, so a very strong gym leader tier imo, maybe touching elite 4. But then again those unattainable tiers have come down with recent anime starting with XY and Malva so who knows

 

[Leonhart]

He was definitely stronger than a mere Gym Leader, and I'd say that his skills were at least on par with the Four Heavenly Kings on average.

 

[RafaSceptile]

He is a Brain Frontier so at least between Gym Leader and Eliter 4. However, with the Regi Trio, I think he is mid E4 or even high E4.

 

[Kuzehiko]

Being the strongest frontier brain he is at Champion league level.
Ash had to use his strongest and most skilled Pokemon (at that moment) to defeat him. I don't think he is E4 level.
The anime made it clear E4>frontier brains at least up till XY.

 

[Ragnarok4]

If he uses his 3 regis : Alain ~ Champion (In this range)

If he uses 1 Regi : Pokémon League winner ~ E4

 

[ZarudeSandstorm]

In DP all his regis are like e4 level maybe even dusclops so i would say e4 but in bf i would say only regirock is low e4 and maybe even registeel so between gym and e4

 

[AuraChannelerChris]

He was beatable.

So, Gym Leader, totally.

 

[janejane6178]

He is strong and probably stronger by now

 

[JustAStatistic]

Upper E4 ~ Lower Champion with all three Regis, and Lower E4 when only using one of them.

Really, Brandon should return instead of Volkner. He could show off Regieleki and Regidrago as a bonus.

 

[Psajdak]

Above Leon for sure, but not even close to A.J.

 

[Evstike]

7.8/10 too many Regis

 

[PokemonBattleFanatic-]

From my knowledge these are the only regular trainers that are capable of defeating Brandon's entire team in a full battle unless I'm missing anyone.

Alain (MCX)
Ash (GCISPS)
Tobias (Legendaries)
Paul (TEDUMH)

 

[Kuzehiko]

Even using his 3 regis he'd still lose to an E4 IMO.

 

[SerGoldenhandtheJust]

He doesnt even have his regis anymore
Like rewatching the sinnoh ep it makes it clear to me he left them with Regigiggas, thats what the episode implies

 

[Ragnarok4]

Even using his 3 regis he'd still lose to an E4 IMO.

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