Astro Dude Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Yeah, her Meowstic isn't too difficult to kill in the game, the anime have definitely put them at a higher level, power wise to make it a legitmate challenge.As for the Wulfric battle, I really don't see it being a 6-on-6 battle tbh. If anything, I expect it to be the standard 3-on-3 fight, but that's quite a ways away though and we can only speculate what the writers will do. @Flame: I forgot about the cut when Jolteon was mentioned (though it was a couple of weeks since I saw the episode), so yeah that seems like a solid bet. Also, in the games, Serena/Calem has a Jolteon on their team if Chespin was the player's starter. [spoiler=Thoughts on 91 Subbed]James mentioned that the Sundial is one of the Seven Wonders of Kalos. I think it shouldn't be too difficult to guess what the other Wonders of Kalos are.It seems that Carrie acting on her own arbitrary interpretations of Olympia's visions is a bad habit of hers.I thought that the background music used for the explanation of Frogadier's past was a decent choice, and it was nice to learn more about it, with it being really selective and wanting love from its trainer. EDIT (Tuesday 27th): New episode titleEpisode 901: Pikachu Dreams of Squishy! (November 26th)Yeah, it would have been a... I won't say it, it's too easy. Anyway, that was something to think about. A six in six battle, with Wulfric using one ice-type pokemon from each generation, but that is neither here nor there. Anyway, Pikachu dreams of Squishy? Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Yeah, it would have been a... I won't say it, it's too easy.To be fair, adjusting a pokemon's power level for a gym battle helps flesh out the length of it, especially for that battle with no substitutions n' junk. Anyway, that was something to think about. A six on six battle, with Wulfric using one ice-type pokemon from each generation, but that is neither here nor there.Whilst it is an interesting idea, and I'm sure you may not be the only person to have such an idea, I just think it'll be a 3-on-3 battle tbh. Anyway, Pikachu dreams of Squishy? Weird.It is, though the episode features the secrets of Zygarde Core being revealed, though I kinda think it's a tad early for that to happen, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yu-gi-oh Dude Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I know that this is totally the wrong place to be posting this, but in BW, why did they originally intend to go to Opelucid to beat the last gym, then without explanation, go to Roxie's Gym instead, only to go to Opelucid anyway just so Iris could battle Drayden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Black & White 2 happened, and they only went to Opelucid anyway because plot things regarding Iris' character. Anywho, XY&Z has officially begun, and true to my word, the topic title will be edited.[spoiler=Episode stuffs]Remember Shota, the Grovyle trainer? Yeah, he gained 4 badges since we last saw him (including Ramos' and Viola's), so now he has 5.Oh, and according to the new opening, the Mega Sceptile we saw from the poster, that'll be Shota's eventually.Wulfric also appeared in the opening, surrounded by pokemon like in the games in the village.[spoiler=Mega Evo 4 spoiler]Malva was defeated by Alain, making her the first E4 person to be defeated on-screen by someone who ISN'T a Champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pchi Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 [spoiler=Really!?]Well, according to the new opening, it's possible what AD theorized a while ago, that Alain and Ash would be on opposite sides of the conflict against Team Flare, may indeed happen. However, it seems more likely that he's been deceived into working for them than blackmailed or convinced into joining their cause.On another note, WHAT THE f*** IS WRONG WITH XEROSIC'S VOICE!? Dude sounds like an eunuch. I might be wrong, but it appears the ending is sung by Bonnie's new VA, Mika Kanai, since it's focused on her and the song seems to be written from her viewpoint. That makes me wonder whether they'd have Mariya Ise as the performer had her not go into maternity leave, and if they'll eventually replace Mika's voice with hers once she comes back - that is, IF she's able to return to the series before it ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 You have to admit though, the new ending is adorable. [spoiler=More spoily stuffs]After watching the two episodes, I definitely cannot see Ash and Alain being on the same side in this conflict now, though I can definitely see Alain battling Lysandre before this arc is over as well.Puni-chan certainly has a reason against the gang going to Terminus Cave because it attacked Serena's Town Map That aside, going back to the Mega-evo specials, I did enjoy the variety of Mega "items" seen in the specials. Previously we've seen a Mega Earring (Absol gal), Mega Umbrella (Garchomp guy) and in today's special, we saw a Mega Pocketwatch (Venusaur guy) a Mega Turban (Alakazam guy) and a Mega Puppet (Banette guy) EDIT: Another thought I had regarding mega evolution, is to do with Lysandre and even DrasnaI can definitely see Drasna appearing in the next movie, in the same capacity as Wikstrom (during the World of Pokémon intro) sporting a Mega Altaria (most likely option) or Salamence, probs the former.As for Lysandre, I can definitely see him having a Shiny Mega Gyarados (and no, it totally has nothing to do with the next Japanese TCG expansion focusing on Shiny Gyarados), or the more likely scenario, a Mega Gyarados in general. We know he has a Mega Ring on his finger and I don't think the writers will not show that if Lysandre didn't have a pokemon capable of mega evolving. Meanwhile in the US, the Hoopa event is announced from November 27th to December 23rd at McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pchi Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 [spoiler=Small note]The M-Banette trainer has one of the best designs I've ever seen in the anime. I reckon he'd make a hell of a villain. Actually, all Mega Evolution trainers so far have great designs - too bad only Astrid made an appearance on the main series until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Not going to watch the actual episode since I like to wait for the subs, but checked out the new intro. Yea, that intro is badass. The song is awesome and the animation is great. Seriously wonder if that is indeed a Mega form for Gren based on how its presented, though I still feel like it having Ash's design is too specific to simply be that. Really looking forward to XYZ. The ending is cute. Though I feel like I'd get more out of it if I had subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 [spoiler=Stuffs]Imo, I'd say the design on the M-Banette guy, whilst it was certainly interesting, I felt that it was the weirdest out of all of the Mega Evo trainers in the Specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pchi Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Not going to watch the actual episode since I like to wait for the subs, but checked out the new intro. Yea, that intro is badass. The song is awesome and the animation is great. Seriously wonder if that is indeed a Mega form for Gren based on how its presented, though I still feel like it having Ash's design is too specific to simply be that. Really looking forward to XYZ. The ending is cute. Though I feel like I'd get more out of it if I had subs.It's already confirmed not to be a Mega Evolution; for one, it doesn't look like it requires a Key Stone, much less a Mega Stone. It's a rare and mysterious phenomenon also derived from the bonds between Pokémon and trainer, but distinct from Mega Evolution; promotional material has already confirmed that, calling that form "Ash Greninja". [spoiler=Stuffs]Imo, I'd say the design on the M-Banette guy, whilst it was certainly interesting, I felt that it was the weirdest out of all of the Mega Evo trainers in the Specials. And that's precisely why it's so cool! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 It's already confirmed not to be a Mega Evolution; for one, it doesn't look like it requires a Key Stone, much less a Mega Stone. It's a rare and mysterious phenomenon also derived from the bonds between Pokémon and trainer, but distinct from Mega Evolution; promotional material has already confirmed that, calling that form "Ash Greninja". See, I knew it was called the Ash Greninja, but I was under the impression people were still speculating about if it was or not. The lack of Key Stone on Ash has always been my go to of "not its not" but the way it was used in the opening made me curious if they might end up throwing a curve ball with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 And that's precisely why it's so cool! :DI guess, though it's still weird though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Dude Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 To be fair, adjusting a pokemon's power level for a gym battle helps flesh out the length of it, especially for that battle with no substitutions n' junk. No I was gonna make a pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 No, I was gonna make a pun.Oh. Though to be fair, it didn't look like you were trying to make a pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Dude Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Oh. Though to be fair, it didn't look like you were trying to make a pun.Touche, anyway, I may not have seen the episodes, but I did see pictures. Alain looked ticked and overcome by madness. I just hope he doesn't pull this: "There are forces at war within me, and until that battle is decided, no one is safe from me. Tell the Professor I'll return someday, If he'll allow it." But do you think Lysandre's goal in the anime will be the same as in the games? Plus, all four femme scientists at once. Think any of their visors will break at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Touche, anyway, I may not have seen the episodes, but I did see pictures. Alain looked ticked and overcome by madness. I just hope he doesn't pull this: "There are forces at war within me, and until that battle is decided, no one is safe from me. Tell the Professor I'll return someday, If he'll allow it."I don't think he'll pull that. He certainly looked calmer when he walked past Ash at the end, but that doesn't mean anything. But do you think Lysandre's goal in the anime will be the same as in the games? Plus, all four femme scientists at once. Think any of their visors will break at some point?I don't think any of their visors will break imo. As for Lysandre's goal, I'm sure it'll probably be different than it was in the games given that there's more focus on Zygarde, then again a shiny Xerneas and shiny Yveltal are set to appear in this arc too, so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 One of the things that makes this arc so interesting is that its most likely drawing from the Z story, which we is a game they haven't even announced yet. I doubt it will cover everything, but I imagine a decent number of plot beats will show up in both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Most definitely, it is certainly shaping up to be a decent arc. Also I wouldn't be surprised if there's a shiny Zygarde event next year (maybe to coincide with the next movie perhaps?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pchi Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 [spoiler=Possible spoilers]Fellow viewers, maybe you've already heard about this elsewhere, but there's a lot of Sylveon merchandise scheduled to be released next year, and some of it pairs it up with none but Serena, which means exactly what you're thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Flyer - Sakura Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 So far, I have high hopes for XY&Z, given the opening and first episode.Let's see how things go in future ones. Still need to watch the Mega special; only had time to watch regular episode during break. [spoiler=Possible spoilers]Fellow viewers, maybe you've already heard about this elsewhere, but there's a lot of Sylveon merchandise scheduled to be released next year, and some of it pairs it up with none but Serena, which means exactly what you're thinking... [spoiler=Response]So Eevee evolves into Sylveon...eventually.Meh, it probably fits her best out of the Eeveelutions thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 [spoiler=Possible spoilers]Fellow viewers, maybe you've already heard about this elsewhere, but there's a lot of Sylveon merchandise scheduled to be released next year, and some of it pairs it up with none but Serena, which means exactly what you're thinking... [spoiler=Response]I remember seeing something about this a while back, and yeah Sylveon was my first pick for what Serena's Eevee would evolve into (back in May), so I wouldn't be surprised if that did happen. EDIT: Also, the subs for the gym battle are out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Because I can't get enough of this OP and I want to share it with everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted November 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Most definitely, that opening is pretty good. Just what you'd expect for an arc like this in the anime tbph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Flyer - Sakura Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Yeah, the opening is badass and definitely going to be worth it. Now we finally have Team Flare in the picture, so things will be interesting to watch. (Hopefully Team Rocket has less of an appearance in here; I say this a lot because yeah, they are getting annoying) ----Knowing the dub, they'll likely screw up the opening when they get XY/Z, so not worrying about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Don't know how, but I missed the gym battle getting subbed. We also have Mega Evo special and XYZ Ep 1 subbed too. Much pokemon to be viewed.Thoughts.The gym battle was AWESOME. I love how inventive Ash is and everything looked amazing. A real high note to end XY on.Mega Special was awesome as always. Like how it sets up the conflict between Ash and Alan. Curious to see what they do with Mairin in the main series. My guess is she'll be very important.Episode one did a great job introducing the coming conflict. Really happy that I enjoy Erika since she seems really important this arc. Also, the climax of the arc is offering so many promises. It should be amazing since I can imagine them bringing in a bunch of the supporting cast too.I will note that the place I watched it at was having some issues with the video's audio just dropping out every now and then. My guess is that since it JUST went up that might be what was causing the issue. I'll wait a little on it. Hell, I might rewatch because I hate having to go back because the video is having issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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