DayQuil95
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Inb4 UnovaMaster was right about everything
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Finals IV: Partner (1221)
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Dragneelo
Anipoke Hiveleader
I Respect the Japanese with all my heart
Flypikachu
\o/
Knowing the writers at this point I feel like they would have probably made Ash use one of his "crazy strategies" to find a way to use Libero against Cinderace or something... I kind of would have preferred that since the way Cinderace went down was kind of anti-climactic to me after how strong it was portrayed in the previous episodes.
But I'll just assume it was because they had to fit everything else in so Cinderace v. Pikachu had to be settled asap.
masdog
What is the airspeed of an unladen Swellow?
No hindsight bias needed here.
It was pretty clear he was winning last week when they announced the YouTube live stream event.
Spyro39
Well-Known Member
Oh yeah, I remember that user thinking about how Misty and Dawn were going to meet in the stadium. Kind of a shame Dawn was the only former companion to be present in the stadium, even if I understand why.
Flypikachu
\o/
Ahh I was not aware of that announcement. I was mainly looking at discussions on people arguing/not being sure of whether Ash would win or not. With that being said I personally am not sure how a live stream event announcement would make it "pretty clear" that Ash would win. Could have also been interpreted it as it being an event to commemorate the fact that this is finally the moment everyone has been waiting for - the climax to Ash vs Leon considering Journeys from the beginning has made it the fact that Ash's goal this season is to battle Leon.
Could just be me though.
Pokegirl Fan~
Liko>>>>>Ash
I guess he deserves the credit if he is.
Flypikachu
\o/
That's true but as we also know they seem to make ways for Ash to somehow counter Ground-Types even with Pikachu... So I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled something similar. At this point they've demonstrated that even if it isn't good writing, they'll do it if it meant progressing the ultimate goal of Ash beating Leon...
SerGoldenhandtheJust
Deluded Dreamer
Let's not act like Ash vs Leon was predictable when the whole fanbase was confused on who'll win last week until leaks came
lemoncatpower
Cynical Optimist
First part of the episode was boring tbh and the episode itself was a bit redundant with the same moves even if they had good quality animation. My highlights were the cameos of the pokegirls, esp Misty, May, and Serena, and then of course butterfree and pidgeot showing up in the vision with all the other pokemon, I legit cried at that part. Oh yah Charizard finally fainted lol.
I am happy Ash won, would have sucked if he lost after getting to use a mega, a zmove, and two dynamaxes lol. I am excited for whats next for Ash but unfortunately we have to watch Goh and his struggles, but at least Gary is in the episode
I am happy Ash won, would have sucked if he lost after getting to use a mega, a zmove, and two dynamaxes lol. I am excited for whats next for Ash but unfortunately we have to watch Goh and his struggles, but at least Gary is in the episode
Smeargle-Sketch
Sketcher of Smeargles
Anybody know what Ash says in the very last scene on the phone, my subbed episode didn't sub that scene.
Almighty Zard
He has returned.
so what is he supposed to be an eternal loser?
Torpoleon
Well-Known Member
Imagine if the english dub has Veronica Taylor take over for that one scene right after Pikachu almost faints (right before the vision of Ash's other Pokemon) and imagine if Mezase Pokemon Master is replaced by the first English opening. At the very least, Veronica Taylor voicing Ash for a brief scene is incredibly unlikely, but would still be an awesome throwback. Not sure if I can see them actually using the first English opening, as much as I want them to. Not sure if they'd stick with Mezase though.
STICKTOPIA
Well-Known Member
Incineroar is also weak against fighting types
DuquÊ?
Too lazy to pick a pic
I'll say, I wasn't expecting Alexa, of all people.
PokemonKnight
#1 Sylveon Fan
That is a poor example. Max has never been shown to be a competent trainer or even an official trainer. Ash has.
I would have preferred that Ash used more reserves during this series, but Journeys clearly said that elite trainers (like Ash, and he has been elite since Kalos) can build up teams and branch the difference in strength with clever tactics. Heck, you can say that previous seasons were stretching the lines of credibility by having Ash make the league each time with a freshly raised team.
Each series, with the exception of Unova, had Ash grow in strength and tactics. I guess you could say that Ash never consistently destroyed opponents like champion level trainers should do. But Ash is the main character. For the sake of drama, they write narrow fights. It is the same deal with Superman. Unless it is part of the plot, Ash is winning 3-2 while his rivals generally win 3-0. The Sinnoh League was famous for that. Ash struggled with Nando and Conway while Paul swept Barry and others.
They made Iris a Champion when nothing from BW suggested that she was even close to the honor. They gave Brock and Misty Mega Stones when Brock barely interacted with Steelix for years and Misty never had much screen time with Gyarados. Yet, no big outrage was made.
They should have used reserves but people still would have complained. People still cite The Horn and Thunder Armor as why the anime is no good.
Spyro39
Well-Known Member
Surprising that we didn't see a cameo of Paul, Trip, or Sawyer either in this battle.
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