How would you feel if Trip battled Alder?

[Lunanight]

In episode 34, Trip's flashback involved him meeting Alder and I guess that inspired him to be a trainer since he seemed to say something thing along those lines.

It could give Trip character development and would be like the Paul vs Cynthia match.

Maybe meeting him again could make Trip see that Ash is not as weak as he thought and could start to respect him more.

 

[Zibdas]

Ooo, that could be fun. Definitely a BW worth seeing.

 

[Grey Wind]

It would be nice, and hopefully give Trip some needed character development.

 

[Eternal Darkness]

I think it could work. Rather see Ash, though.

 

[artmusicboy]

Volcarona vs. all of Trip's pokes...COOL!

 

[streetlightdsb]

I'd dislike it. There's no need to rehash Pauls story completely, is there? Paul had respect for Cynthia, but still thought he was the shit and could beat her. I think Trip is more humble than that. He knows he's good, but I dont think he'd deem himself good enough to take on the champion of an entire region, much less the one he idolises and inspired him to become a trainer in the first place.

 

[Cuddy]

I believe that because Trip knows Alder, Trip might know some battle strategy against Alder. Trip might knock 1 of Alder's Pokemon out. If you guys remember, Paul could not get past Cynthia or Brandon at that.

 

[Pepsi_Plunge]

Meh if its a *** whopping like Satoshi and Shinji got from previows champs/elite 4, yeah it might happen but I'm not really concerned.

Plus I'm sure Shooti won't try to challenge him, he respects him and knows he is miles ahead of him, the kid isn't dumb.

So no I think he won't challenge him, unless he wins the league which won't happen either.

 

[Umbilical Noose]

I'd dislike it. There's no need to rehash Pauls story completely, is there? Paul had respect for Cynthia, but still thought he was the shit and could beat her. I think Trip is more humble than that. He knows he's good, but I dont think he'd deem himself good enough to take on the champion of an entire region, much less the one he idolises and inspired him to become a trainer in the first place.

And I used to think that Paul challenged her to see how strong he has gotten after all those years of training. Like how far he has come after traveling through all those regions. There could be no way he could beat Cynthia when his team consisted of Murkrow(pre gen IV) and Cimchar(whom he despised). TBH, I liked the pattern, someone(Cynthia\Brandon) defeats Paul humiliatingly and then Paul does the same to Ash.

 

[SSJ SVEN]

I hope so, Trip is getting overpowered by the writers, but he is just a mere beginner.

 

[Salamandre]

I said this already in another post but i think it be better if trip doesn't battle alder but is a constant source of advice for him. Like what we had with chiren back ni the games

 

[Mister_SGG]

I think he's enough of a Paul clone, he doesn't need to be anymore of one.

 

[GalladeRocks]

Honestly, I've been expecting Trip to battle Alder since the beginning. Trip's philosophies are comparable to Cheren's, and Cheren and Alder obviously interact often in-game. Granted, I don't think Trip would ever be able to lay a scratch on Alder, but I won't be surprised if they do eventually battle.

 

[Waterpokes]

Big fan of battles, so I'd welcome that. But it would not be as fun as Cynthia VS Paul. Trip isn't as arrogant as Paul, and it's funnier to watch somebody whose arrogant lose then somebody that is more nice.

Doubt it will ever happen though.

 

[Mister_SGG]

Honestly, I've been expecting Trip to battle Alder since the beginning. Trip's philosophies are comparable to Cheren's, and Cheren and Alder obviously interact often in-game. Granted, I don't think Trip would ever be able to lay a scratch on Alder, but I won't be surprised if they do eventually battle.

Trip reminds me of Cheren alot, so I guess it's possible.

 

[Endoplasmic Reticulum]

It was actually episode 34

 

[Eternal Darkness]

It was actually episode 34

What are you saying?

 

[Lunanight]

If they do battle, I can see either of these happening:

- Trip battles Alder and gets his *** kicked by Volcarona
- Trip meets Alder and gives him some advice like how he did to Cheren in the games
- Alder tells Trip that knowledge is not everything
- All of the above points that I mentioned

Unlike Paul, Trip is not stupid enough to challenge someone he knows is more powerful so either Alder challenges Trip to test him about his training methods (or something similar) or Trip challenges Alder out of excitement.

When I mean excitement, I mean that since Trip was inspired by him and was very young at the time, he was bound to be very excited to see Alder. So to see him again must make him happy and wants to battle him for that reason.

 

[Latios.]

I hope it would go the exact way as Paul/Cynthia did with Trip getting destroyed.

 

[KibaLG8]

Meh if its a *** whopping like Satoshi and Shinji got from previows champs/elite 4, yeah it might happen but I'm not really concerned.

Plus I'm sure Shooti won't try to challenge him, he respects him and knows he is miles ahead of him, the kid isn't dumb.

So no I think he won't challenge him, unless he wins the league which won't happen either.

What happens if Trip challenges Alder in order to win? It's still good experience... he might be doing it to give his Pokemon some experience but I doubt Trip would battle Alder in an unofficial battle.