Pokemon XY&Z

[Flame Dragon]

What's the small brown rabbit-like Pokémon on the right, just above Hawlucha? I don't recognise it.

Bunnelby. It is this gens Rattata. It evolves into a Normal/Ground type and has a REALLY good Hidden Ability. It is owned by Clemont.

 

Edit: Sakura is ninja.

 

 

To speak to the mech that is Zygarde, he is only 14 ft so its not like he is massive or anything. Still, as big as a building. Also a bit shorter than Hoopa Unbound. Would still be pretty cool to watch those two fight.

[goodfusion]

Ah, I see

[~British Soul~]

Regarding Ash-Greninja;

The official reveal for Greninja (and Zygarde formes) describes Ash Greninja as the form Greninja takes when the bond between it and Ash is raised to the limit. The strength of their bond changes Greninja's appearance, and it takes on the characteristic look of Ash's attire. This phenomenon is also aid to have happened just once several hundred years ago in the Kalos region but it remains shrouded in mystery.

[Flame Dragon]

 

Looks like Flare WILL start up after the 7th gym. Very interesting. As I said, I'd rather avoid a rare passing before Ash gets his 8th badge like what happened in DP, but if the story between now and then is good I won't mind that much.

[Astro Dude]

Yes FINALLY, we meet Team Flare.

 

Also, this season Ash will get his last badge from Wulfric.

 

And I'd like to see Ash vs. Alain in the Kalos League.

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

It is about time, yes.

Things should be good once we get to that arc.

 

Hopefully, Team Flare has a more prominent part in this series.

 

As I've mentioned many times before, I'd prefer it if Team Rocket appearances are kept to a minimum (if not stopped for the rest of the generation); after a while, getting kind of bored with them.

[~British Soul~]

If the trailer is anything to go by, this will be a good arc. Defo looking forward to seeing what Team Flare brings to the table.

 

Again talking about Ash-Greninja. The reveal did say that "This phenomenon is also said to have happened just once several hundred years ago in the Kalos region", what if the only other time this happened was with AZ's Floette? Crazy I know, but the Floette is different from other Floette (Like how this Greninja is different from other Greninja. (The only other problem is the timescale thing)

 

Yes FINALLY, we meet Team Flare.

I see you're not gloating about it then.

 

And I'd like to see Ash vs. Alain in the Kalos League.

I pretty much doubt this'll happen tbph. In case it has escaped your mind, his quest is to defeat all Mega pokemon, so there wouldn't be a reason for him to enter a tournament where there is next to bugger all Mega Pokemon to fight is there?

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

The phenomenon might also explain why AZ's Floette looks different from the others.

Hmm, wonder if that'll translate into a special Greninja in-game; likely not. Hell, we haven't even gotten AZ's Floette officially.

 

But yes, unless someone uses a Mega Pokemon in the tournament (or if Ash gets a Mega Stone + compatible Pokes [which he theoretically does]), Alain and him fighting will not happen.

[~British Soul~]

The phenomenon might also explain why AZ's Floette looks different from the others.

Hmm, wonder if that'll translate into a special Greninja in-game; likely not. Hell, we haven't even gotten AZ's Floette officially.

Well if the subtle hint at the end of worlds (flowers) is anything to go by, we may get AZ's Floette next year.

Ash Greninja may be an event in the next game, we'll just have to wait and see.

 

But yes, unless someone uses a Mega Pokemon in the tournament (or if Ash gets a Mega Stone + compatible Pokes [which he theoretically does]), Alain and him fighting will not happen.

Exactly, it's just another example of AD's shitty fantasies that Black had a go at him about in the Arc-V thread.

[Flame Dragon]

Finally got around to watching the Moltres episode. When it showed up it got really good really fast. Trevor was also fun to watch since he is uber nerdy. And Ash continues his trend of making idiotic leaps of faith. Though unlike last time, this was him JUMPING INTO A VOLCANO!!! So very shonen. Once again, another good episode.

 

Also, the preview let me here the new VA for Eureka and it was SUPER noticeable. She didn't sound bad, but if it sounds as different as it did then its going to take some time for me to get use to. Worse when the old VA returns since buy the time that happens I'll have gotten use to the new one.

[Astro Dude]

Finally got around to watching the Moltres episode. When it showed up it got really good really fast. Trevor was also fun to watch since he is uber nerdy. And Ash continues his trend of making idiotic leaps of faith. Though unlike last time, this was him JUMPING INTO A VOLCANO!!! So very shonen. Once again, another good episode.

 

Also, the preview let me here the new VA for Eureka and it was SUPER noticeable. She didn't sound bad, but if it sounds as different as it did then its going to take some time for me to get use to. Worse when the old VA returns since buy the time that happens I'll have gotten use to the new one.

Kind of a Trend. Anyone remember Sailor Moon? By the time the old VA for Serena returned we have gotten used to her new one.

 

Anyway, these new forms of Zygarde, does that mean Pokemon Z is confirmed?

[~British Soul~]

Anyway, with these new forms of Zygarde, does that mean Pokemon Z is confirmed?

Not necessarily, though it is implied.

[Astro Dude]

Yeah, plus who'd thought we were using a pokemon that is only half-strong? I wonder if 100% Zygarde would be as broken as Mega Rayquaza.

 

But anyway, Lisa Ortiz would make a good Bryony and maybe we can finally see what is behind those visors.

[~British Soul~]

plus who'd thought we were using a pokemon that is only half-strong?

People used 50% Zygarde?

 

I wonder if 100% Zygarde would be as broken as Mega Rayquaza.

There were talks about this in the ORAS thread, and maybe it will.

 

and maybe we can finally see what is behind those visors.

Their eyes perhaps? I mean it wouldn't take a brain surgeon to figure that out, again I doubt we'll see them take them off though.

 

But anyway, Lisa Ortiz would make a good Bryony

Geez, that's thinking WAY too far ahead.

 

Anyways;

[spoiler=Episode stuffs]

Clemont revealed how he got Bunnelby in the first place, which is nice to finally know tbh.

 

 

 

Oh and new episode title

Episode 896: Double Battle at the Anistar Gym! Olympia's Future Sight!! (October 22nd)

 

Not surprised that this would be a double battle seeing as the opening showed Olympia with two Meowstics (Male and Female).

[Astro Dude]

People used 50% Zygarde?

 

There were talks about this in the ORAS thread, and maybe it will.

 

Their eyes perhaps? I mean it wouldn't take a brain surgeon to figure that out, again I doubt we'll see them take them off though.

 

Geez, that's thinking WAY too far ahead.

 

Anyways;

[spoiler=Episode stuffs]

Clemont revealed how he got Bunnelby in the first place, which is nice to finally know tbh.

 

 

 

Oh and new episode title

Episode 896: Double Battle at the Anistar Gym! Olympia's Future Sight!! (October 22nd)

 

Not surprised that this would be a double battle seeing as the opening showed Olympia with two Meowstics (Male and Female).

UGH! Okay show of hands: Who here was hoping Olympia would appear in more than one episode and have her character fleshed out?

[~British Soul~]

UGH! Okay show of hands: Who here was hoping Olympia would appear in more than one episode and have her character fleshed out?

Just you I reckon. Besides the manga will do a better job anyway.

[Astro Dude]

Tree's Apprentice said, and I quote:

 

"Pokemon X and Y had one of the weaker sets of gym leaders when it came to characterization. Beyond a few goofy outfits a lot of them have very little personality and even when they did you never got to interact with them for very long. They all had very small teams that were easy to take out and tended to be pretty underwhelming as a whole.

 

Number 7: (Kellam Portrait) Uh... (Pokemon X/Y)

 

However Olympia takes this to the next level. The correct question to ask here would be "Olympia, who's that again?" And I wouldn't be able to answer because, to be honest, I don't even know who this person is. It really goes to show how unmemorable you are when I'm looking up candidates for this list and I'm surprised to see you next to the rest of the gym leaders.

 

Literally, the only thing Olympia has going for her is a decently pretty gym. Beyond that, there is nothing interesting to speak of.

 

Her character? What character? She just stands there being all "I'm psychic and therefore I have to be mellow as f***. Whant to fight?"
 

And even for this game's standards, her team is really weak. Sigilyph and Slowking are really good choices but her signature pokemon is a g****** Meowstic, a pokemon you've already seen before being used by another boss character, your rival. It's not special and it goes down without a hitch.

 

And when you're done you'll probably forget that this character, this gym and this battle ever happened. Her design is pretty cool though."

 

- Entry 7, Top Nine Least Favorite Pokemon Battles by Tree's Apprentice.

 

I was hoping the anime would give her more character but I guess, as usual, I was wrong. Plus, we haven't seen a One-Episode Gym Leader battle since Bugsy WAYYYYYYYYYY back in Gen II. And the fact it's a double battle... This is like Tate and Liza all over again.

[~British Soul~]

bump:

Is there really a need for your post to include that word at the beginning given how recent the previous reply was? I mean this topic is at the top of the unpinned topics.

Also I don't even know who this "Tree's Apprentice" guy is BUT alot of us thought that X&Y were weak games on the whole anyway.

 

And the fact it's a double battle... This is like Tate and Liza all over again.

The main difference being Tate & Liza was a double battle in the games. This being a double battle is all down to the writers.

 

EDIT: Another new title revealed

Episode 897: The Explosive Birth of Z! That Which Lies Hidden in Kalos!! (October 29th I presume)

[Astro Dude]

Is there really a need for your post to include that word at the beginning given how recent the previous reply was? I mean this topic is at the top of the unpinned topics.

Also I don't even know who this "Tree's Apprentice" guy is BUT alot of us thought that X&Y were weak games on the whole anyway.

 

The main difference being Tate & Liza was a double battle in the games. This being a double battle is all down to the writers.

 

EDIT: Another new title revealed

Episode 897: The Explosive Birth of Z! That Which Lies Hidden in Kalos!! (October 29th I presume)

I figured you say that:

 

https://www.youtube.com/user/Itionobo2

 

Watch his work, especially his Pokemon videos.

 

Also, new episode series, new episode, new everything.

 

And with E4 appearances, Drasna's not that far off.

[~British Soul~]

Drasna may appear, but not till later I reckon

 

I figured you say that:

 

https://www.youtube.com/user/Itionobo2

 

Watch his work, especially his Pokemon videos.

Meh, I'll do it when I get the chance. Though I most likely won't.

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

New episode wasn't bad; at least we find out how Clemont got Bunnelby.

Slightly filler, but whatever.

 

As for Bonnie's voice, the vocal difference is rather apparent here, although I don't mind it too much.

 

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Regarding Drasna, she might appear in XY & Z, but likely not.

We got Siebold in the special and Wikstrom in the beginning of movie 17, although that doesn't mean Drasna or Malva will show up. 

 

Well, Malva might, since she's part of Team Flare.

 

Last generation, only Caitlin appeared in the anime; other three didn't bother.

[Flame Dragon]

Regarding Drasna, she might appear in XY & Z, but likely not.

We got Siebold in the special and Wikstrom in the beginning of movie 17, although that doesn't mean Drasna or Malva will show up. 

 

Well, Malva might, since she's part of Team Flare.

 

Last generation, only Caitlin appeared in the anime; other three didn't bother.

Malva was shown in the preview for Mega Evo Act 4. With her showing up it would be weird to not have the 4th member show up imo.

 

Which is a shame since all 4 showed up in DP. Another step backwards in BW.

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

Hmm, I didn't watch that preview, so might've missed it.

But yeah, if those three showed up, wouldn't be good to leave Drasna out (if she does, we can only hope she's a lot more proactive than she is in-game).

[Astro Dude]

One can only hope. But I wonder how Malva will take the downfall of Team Flare when it happens?

[~British Soul~]

She may be bothered, but then again she may not. Heck she might've already left Team Flare BEFORE the events of Mega Evo Act 4. At this point we don't know, this is simply speculation.

 

EDIT (Thursday 24th): blah blah blah

[spoiler=Obvious spoily stuff]

Serena caught the Eevee

 

 

blah

 

And yes Shauna's Bulbasaur is confirmed to have evolved into an Ivysaur in the preview for next week's episode.