Shipping:BusterShipping

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BusterShipping (Japanese: ランアイ LanAi) is the belief that Georgia and belong in a romantic relationship. The name originates from Georgia being a "Dragon Buster" who specializes in defeating using  Pokémon, which fuels her rivalry with Iris, a Dragon-type Trainer who is afraid of Ice-types.

Georgia's hints

 * Though Georgia is Iris's rival, she really wants Iris to succeed in becoming a Dragon Master and thus become a more worthy opponent. Though it's common among the "friendly" rivals, it far exceeds what is expected for an "unfriendly" rival who usually expect little of their rival (ex: Trip and ) or wish for them to fail (ex: Burgundy and ).
 * Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!
 * Georgia already knew who Iris was before they first encountered each other and had been searching for her for an indeterminate amount of time just so they could battle each-other.


 * Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!
 * From this episode on Georgia addresses Iris as "Iris the kid" teasingly, likely in response to Iris always calling her a kid.


 * Search for the Clubultimate!
 * Georgia is confident that Iris has the skill to defeat Burgundy in the first round of the Clubsplosion and also notes that she is a lot stronger than the last time she saw her. After Burgundy loses to Iris she declares that she will get her revenge on her and Georgia immediately confronts her about it saying that she is the only one that will defeat Iris. Later on when she battles Gail, Georgia waves her arms to get Iris's attention on the sidelines wanting her to watch her battle.


 * A Clubsplosion of Excitement!
 * Georgia appears disappointed when Iris loses to Montgomery in the second round.


 * Crisis at Ferroseach Research!
 * After Iris commands her Vanilluxe in battle, Georgia compliments her and says she's make a good Ice-Type Master instead. Iris is appalled by the idea, but tells her to thank her Vanilluxe for helping her out while smiling. Georgia is caught off guard by her gratitude and leaves in a hurry, claiming she'll tell it to her when she feels like it.

Iris's hints

 * Crisis at Ferroseed Research!
 * When they arrive at the Ferroseed Research Institute Georgia questions why Iris is following her. Iris doesn't deny it and instead tells her she had no real reason for it.

Other hints

 * Crisis at Ferroseed Research!
 * Georgia's Vanilluxe is seen winking at and following around Iris's, hinting that she may have a crush on him. This could mean Georgia has a crush on Iris, as Professor Oak and Brock have said in the past that Pokémon represent the feelings of their masters and when two Pokémon fall in love, there is a good chance the Trainers will too.