nuzamaki90
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Volkner’s new VA is just bleh. Too soft spoken and generic. Should’ve just used his Master’s VA.
Yeah kinda sounds weirdVolkner’s new VA is just bleh. Too soft spoken and generic. Should’ve just used his Master’s VA.
It's hyperbole - I'm well aware that they're allowed to use one of the busted mechanics. Just didn't like how he needed one to win when Volkner didn't have one.I don't know if you watched SM or not, but there's nothing cheating about using the Z-move. Yes it overpowered Electrivire despite it's ability, but it's not like Ash easily won with it either. The PWC is set-up where Ash can use either Mega evolution, Z-moves, or Gigantamax in one battle, so this was the Z-move one.
This is why I hate ZMoves. The Nuke is the biggest DEM and it never fails.What i find cheap is how despite this being a major battle, it was a complete and utter downgrade looks wise compared to the battle were ash used pika z against kukui and koko.
Like look at this and its on the official pokemon youtube so i can post this.
This is why I hate ZMoves. The Nuke is the biggest DEM and it never fails.
Some people need to take their own advice.The Nuke is so OP that it breaks logic and overpowers Motor Drive. The Nuke is so strong that it can break logic and defeat ground types. The Nuke is strong. Accept it.
The Nuke is BS and this win was BSThe Nuke is so OP that it breaks logic and overpowers Motor Drive. The Nuke is so strong that it can break logic and defeat ground types. The Nuke is strong. Accept it.
Also in my universe in Ashs first battle back since becoming a dad Pikachu KOed multiple ground types with Thunderbolt at once. Idk why had Pikachu do a 6v1 but dad strength Ash is superior. In fact dad strength Ash (Pikachu is not a dad) lends his dad strength to all his Pokémon so that Pikachu is able to OHKO Landorus, Primal Groudon, Zygarde Complete, and 3 Ground Type Arceus all at once with a single Thunderbolt.
I’m serious on this.
And then Pikachu looses to a Jangmo-o
They really bring their A++ game in writing battles when it comes to DP characters, DP just IS that series <3This battle really was as excellent as everyone said it was damn. What a way to just come out of the Hyper Class gate swinging!
Ash and Volkner already talking was a good way to start. Loved him and his arc in DP; seeing the flashback to their battle and peak fiction like Infernape vs Luxray particularly was neat. Also very cool that Volkner took an interest in Ash’s Z-Ring especially after he said it was for just him and Pikachu. I saw that as a sweet callback to how Volkner recognized himself in Ash and Pikachu and how that helped snap him out of his depression. Also it’s a little thing but I liked seeing the Sunnyshore Gym’s new interior. I’ve liked seeing prior locations updated to be more modern and fit the art style but sometimes places get changed a little too drastically. With Volkner being such a techie I can actually believe he would remodel his Gym like that lol.
Volkner is just so raw man. He’s without a doubt one of the most straightforwardly strategic battlers we’ve ever seen; this battle had such consistent tactics I can only remember trainers like Paul and Conway employing before this. The setup of the Electric Terrain, the paralyze + Hex combo, and that clean switchout to Electivire to activate Motor Drive (gave me Paul’s Electivire vibes) were all top tier. And rightly so, he’s not ranked 27th for nothing. He’s for sure grown stronger since DP and I think it made perfect narrative sense for him to come back like this; Ash revitalized his love for battle and want for growth and challenge so it’s only fitting he’s going all out against him again.
The constant switching and amount of pressure put on Ash made the battle feel so tense and exciting. The animation was also quite good; even up to now I think it’s probably JN’s best animated battle. The camera felt dynamic and there were tons of impactful sequences that really conveyed the weight of the action. I specifically really liked Electivire’s tails swatting the Aura Spheres away and it being hit by 10MV. I missed these types of battles, the ones that are engaging to watch and filled with smart writing that takes full advantage of the medium.
Ash using the nuke was a very fitting finish. Love how astonished Volkner was by it; also have to give props to him and Electivire for trying to absorb it into Motor Drive. It all made for a sick ending to a great fight. Ash then mentioning he wanted to win against him by using the strongest Electric move was genuinely very sweet, and so was Volkner’s response. Really like their dynamic together and how it carried over from DP.
That Cynthia tease at the end had to have made people lose their minds last year
Literally THEEE it girl of Pokémon like this is some once in a lifetime type workThey really bring their A++ game in writing battles when it comes to DP characters, DP just IS that series <3
Like you know you're eating good when the major complaint of your series fanservice is that the best girl who peaked in her series didnt reach her endgame alreadyLiterally the it girl of Pokémon like this is some once in a lifetime type work
DP stans have experienced nothing but winning this past year, life is just too good for us rn