May 27th: PM2019 112 - A Triumphant Return! The Alola Champion!!

[AuraChannelerChris]

Agreed. It's extremely unlikely for him to lose here, so I think his down face will have more to do with his realization of Alolans that he hasn't been representing them when they were anxiously waiting for his comeback.

Or a Rowlet fake out occurs again.

 

[DayQuil95]

Or a Rowlet fake out occurs again.

+6 STAB +252SPA Light Ball Electric Terrain Thunderbolt can't fail tho.

 

[Ignition]

+6 STAB +252SPA Light Ball Electric Terrain Thunderbolt can't fail tho.

Plot twist: Kiawe’s Alola Marowak has Lightning Rod and it’s somehow more durable than Volkner’s Electivire’s Motor Drive

 

[RileyXY1]

I believe that Ash is indeed losing this battle and his Alola Champion title is being stripped, because otherwise there's no reason for him to seek out Paul for a battle afterwards,

 

[Shadao]

I believe that Ash is indeed losing this battle and his Alola Champion title is being stripped, because otherwise there's no reason for him to seek out Paul for a battle afterwards,

You don't even know what the Paul episode is.

And knowing Ash, if he's seeking out Paul despite already beaten him, it's because he's the only trainer not part of the Master 8 that could provide a challenge now.

 

[RileyXY1]

You don't even know what the Paul episode is.

And knowing Ash, if he's seeking out Paul despite already beaten him, it's because he's the only trainer not part of the Master 8 that could provide a challenge now.

The only reason to seek him out is to prove that he can compete in the Masters 8, which can only happen if he loses this Battle Royal.

 

[Jangobadass]

“Unova Champion Iris”
“Kalos Champion Diantha”
“Hoenn Champion Steven”
“Sinnoh Champion Cynthia”
“Galar Champion Leon”

Hopefully after this episode they acknowledge Ash’s title

Alola is not acknowledged/recognized by the PokeWord UN (along with the Orange Islands and regions from the side games)

 

[RafaSceptile]

Plot twist: Kiawe’s Alola Marowak has Lightning Rod and it’s somehow more durable than Volkner’s Electivire’s Motor Drive

Well it is confirmed that it has Lightning Rod so we have at least that part right

 

[Shadao]

The only reason to seek him out is to prove that he can compete in the Masters 8, which can only happen if he loses this Battle Royal.

Why would he need Paul to prove he can compete in the Master 8?

He defeated Raihan and Iris. He doesn't need to prove his worth in the Master 8.

If he needs Paul for anything, it's not because he lost the Royal Battle.

 

[Grookey's Stick]

If he needs Paul for anything, it's not because he lost the Royal Battle.

I'm predicting Ash calls on Paul to help him train before facing Cynthia. Same as him calling on Clemont before Drasna and Greninja before Raihan.

 

[nuzamaki90]

This series seems allergic to him using his old Pokémon. They have everything in regards to continuity and have no problem showing his Pokémon, but no let’s not have him use them again

Not true, he commanded both Greninja and Infernape in their episodes. There’s no real reason why he couldn’t have used literally any of his Alola in this episode.

Well it is confirmed that it has Lightning Rod so we have at least that part right

Kiawe’s Marowak’s ability is Cursed Body

 

[DayQuil95]

The funniest part for me in him calling Paul is the fact he would legit call Paul over a text on phone or something lmfao, like I have so many questions about how he even got his number, or the things they talk about off-screen.

 

[Bortgreen]

If we don't get Paul watching this in a screen I'll be disappointed

 

[cricketlaxwolvesbandy]

If we don't get Paul watching this in a screen I'll be disappointed

Paul: I watched the Volkner battle and I heard that this thing has a 100 percent success rate.
Paul then starts to shake.

 

[Bortgreen]

Paul: I watched the Volkner battle and I heard that this thing has a 100 percent success rate.
Paul then starts to shake.

Nah he will develop a technique that makes his Electivire ground with the tails to resist the Z-Move

 

[Tabasco Boshi]

My only wish for this episode is to have Team Rocket as the hosts. Unlikely with such a big cast already.

 

[BlueDragonfangirl]

My only wish for this episode is to have Team Rocket as the hosts. Unlikely with such a big cast already.

Yah, we haven't seen them in forever, they might have gotten killed off screen

 

[DatsRight]

My only wish for this episode is to have Team Rocket as the hosts. Unlikely with such a big cast already.

And you know, we've had WAY too much Team Rocket recently.

I'm wondering if Sandy's appearance might lend to something. Lana and Mallow seem like the only SM characters not getting something this series.

 

[Jangobadass]

I'm wondering if Sandy's appearance might lend to something. Lana and Mallow seem like the only SM characters not getting something this series.

Eh, they got enough freebies in SM (especially Mallow)

Though I wouldn't be surprised if Chloe's Eevee taught Sandy a new move. Or Sandy evolves with a stone.

 

[DatsRight]

Eh, they got enough freebies in SM (especially Mallow)

Though I wouldn't be surprised if Chloe's Eevee taught Sandy a new move. Or Sandy evolves with a stone.

They tended to get the scraps in terms of character growth and involvement though. The biggest development Mallow got was the Shaymin/mother stuff, which was pretty underplayed (and probably would have been better left to finish in this series, especially with the Gen 4 remake promotions).

I'd like if Sandy got something, it kinda got the short end compared to Primarina in SM.