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Pocket Monsters (2019) Speculation Thread

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BlazingAsh

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I doubt if Alain participated in PWC. His goal is to find his own Mega Stone and Key Stone, so I doubt he'll have time for the tournament.
He probably has already found his mega stone and key stone because it's been 5 seasons since he said that and it took Ash only once episode to find his own.

Plus, Alain would be a better candidate to represent Kalos than Diantha. And Ash Greninja needs redemption after the three loses it had against M Charizard X
 
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BlazingAsh

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That's not even reasonable speculation. The anime has already teased the number and possible identities of the hyper class opponents, three of whom have yet to be revealed. Hop doesn't look like any of the three remaining silhouettes.

My guess/speculation of the three remaining Hyper/Ultra Class battles are:
1. Kabu
2. Sabrina
3. Brock (I know Surge seems to be the popular guess, but outside of the hair style, the drawing doesn't really match Surge. It looks a lot more like Brock's SM art style.)
I am not sure if I should take those silhouettes other than Bea and Volkner's seriously because those could have been just placeholders like the masters 8 silhouettes. He's already at 36, so I doubt there's going to be three more unless he loses a battle.

Brock is not strong enough to be in ultra class, moreover he's more focused on becoming a doctor and that's why he handed over his gym to his brother.

Bea is supposed to be stronger than Kabu so I don't see him appearing at this stage.

The writers have been introducing characters like Sawyer and Hau towards the later part of the series. So now would be a good time to bring in Hop as he's done with Bea.

I don't see Sabrina returning for Gengar's development either. It will probably be a Galar trainer like Hop or Bede whom Ash would use his Gmax Gengar against.
 
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Megapixel

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I am not sure if I should take those silhouettes other than Bea and Volkner's seriously because those could have been just placeholders like the masters 8 silhouettes. He's already at 36, so I doubt there's going to be three more unless he loses a battle.

Brock is not strong enough to be in ultra class, moreover he's more focused on becoming a doctor and that's why he handed over his gym to his brother.

Bea is supposed to be stronger than Kabu so I don't see him appearing at this stage.

The writers have been introducing characters like Sawyer and Hau towards the later part of the series. So now would be a good time to bring in Hop as he's done with Bea.

I don't see Sabrina returning for Gengar's development either. It will probably be a Galar trainer like Hop or Bede whom Ash would use his Gmax Gengar against.
I literally see no reason why those silhouettes don't mean anything, If volkner and Bea coincided, I don't see why the others didn't, it just wouldn't make sense that the silhouettes were only for 2 people
 

ImBeVillain

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I literally see no reason why those silhouettes don't mean anything, If volkner and Bea coincided, I don't see why the others didn't, it just wouldn't make sense that the silhouettes were only for 2 people
I think so too, and I don't see any reason why Hop should appear in Hyper Class too early. For me, he could be in the top eight from the Master Class because he is Leon's younger brother after all.

I am not sure if I should take those silhouettes other than Bea and Volkner's seriously because those could have been just placeholders like the masters 8 silhouettes. He's already at 36, so I doubt there's going to be three more unless he loses a battle.
If Ash will fight the opponent of the 28 rank, it does not mean that he will climb even higher...
Brock is not strong enough to be in ultra class, moreover he's more focused on becoming a doctor and that's why he handed over his gym to his brother.
I think you could watch a few more episodes of Sun & Moon starring Brock, and you will definitely be wrong.
Bea is supposed to be stronger than Kabu so I don't see him appearing at this stage.

The writers have been introducing characters like Sawyer and Hau towards the later part of the series. So now would be a good time to bring in Hop as he's done with Bea.
The difference is that the gym leaders test you if you are the trainer to participate in the Pokemon league, so you get badges for your merits. It's different with PWC, they don't test you, they just want to win the fight against you and climb higher in the rankings, not give you advice and badges. I feel that Bea will come back, but not to fight against Ash (maybe temporary and unofficial battle).
I don't see Sabrina returning for Gengar's development either. It will probably be a Galar trainer like Hop or Bede whom Ash would use his Gmax Gengar against.
To do development for Gengar it doesn't have to be Sabrina. It could be Kabu and Gengar is making his GMax debut and the next opponent then would be Sabrina and there doesn't have to be a fight in Galar.
 

DuskAstral

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I think so too, and I don't see any reason why Hop should appear in Hyper Class too early. For me, he could be in the top eight from the Master Class because he is Leon's younger brother after all.
And what does this have to do with it? Even if he's related to Leon, that doesn't mean he's as strong as he is. In addition, the place in the ranking is determined by victory in a fight, not kinship.
 

ImBeVillain

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And what does this have to do with it? Even if he's related to Leon, that doesn't mean he's as strong as he is. In addition, the place in the ranking is determined by victory in a fight, not kinship.
Means, when he is close to someone, he must see everything as he trained and also trained with him, he learned how to fight well like him.
Quite similar to Ash's relationship with Kiawe.
 

Decidueye23

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No it wouldn't.

I mean, why would he refuse the PWC title, but not the Alola Champion title. Makes no sense.
I am not saying he wouldnt want the title. I am saying he wouldnt get so caught up in it. If he feels like the title would be an obligation for him, he would just turn it down. He won the league in alola. Its not like he needs to defend his title unlike here. Thats more like winning a 1 time competition. This is more recurring. So if it explicitly binds him he might not like it.
 

masdog

What is the airspeed of an unladen Swellow?
He probably has already found his mega stone and key stone because it's been 5 seasons since he said that and it took Ash only once episode to find his own.

Plus, Alain would be a better candidate to represent Kalos than Diantha. And Ash Greninja needs redemption after the three loses it had against M Charizard X
But Alain is an anime-exclusive character. He hasn't appeared in any games, and JN has been focusing on game tie-ins.

Bea is supposed to be stronger than Kabu so I don't see him appearing at this stage.
What gives you that idea?

The writers have been introducing characters like Sawyer and Hau towards the later part of the series. So now would be a good time to bring in Hop as he's done with Bea.
Yes, they have. However, Sawyer served as a direct tie-in to ORAS and Hau...well...I'm not sure why they waited to introduce him. But he didn't really play a major role in the series as a supporting character or rival. Introducing Hop at this point wouldn't make sense since they haven't really focused on Galar, and they're moving into cross-promoting the new Sinnoh games.

I don't think the anime has introduced a new major character this late in the show.

I don't see Sabrina returning for Gengar's development either. It will probably be a Galar trainer like Hop or Bede whom Ash would use his Gmax Gengar against.
They've given no indication that Hop or Bede would be adapted to the anime. Further - what would Hop or Bede add to a Gengar development arc considering neither is a ghost-type specialist? It would make more sense for Allister to show up.

Means, when he is close to someone, he must see everything as he trained and also trained with him, he learned how to fight well like him.
Quite similar to Ash's relationship with Kiawe.
That doesn't mean Hop is talented. The games made a point of showing that proximity to the Champ didn't make you a good fighter. The games also never said that Hop trained with Leon, and they implied that Leon wasn't around very often to teach Hop.

Kiawe was already a talented trainer who had earned a Z-crystal when he met Ash. That is more of a case of iron sharpening iron.
 

k6666

Pikachu Fan
I think we already saw the pattern here for major battle
Electric-fighting-psychic-dragon
Visquez-korrina-rinto-iris
Volkner-Bea-Sabrina(?)-Raihan
 

ShadowForce720

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I am not saying he wouldnt want the title. I am saying he wouldnt get so caught up in it. If he feels like the title would be an obligation for him, he would just turn it down. He won the league in alola. Its not like he needs to defend his title unlike here. Thats more like winning a 1 time competition. This is more recurring. So if it explicitly binds him he might not like it.
That honesty would feel more like a cop out and a slap in the face to have Ash turn down the title of World Champion.

I the whole reason Ash turned down the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain was because it would mean he would have to stop traveling, and it’s not like he was taking over the position from a opponent he defeated.

Where as there is no indication that becoming World Champion prevents some one from traveling if anything it looking at how Leon spends his time it looks like you can do whatever you want you just need to show up for exhibition match or the Master 8 tournament or very specific other events when it’s necessary.

Also think about how it would look to have Ash beat Leon in the finals and become World Champion only to turn down the title , that’s basically slap in the fist to all the other trainers and participants who were trying to beat Leon to become World Champion.

Not only that so, what Leon is just supposed to retain the title even though he lost to Ash and every one knows that he lost to Ash. I’m sorry but it doesn’t make any sense to go so far as to have Ash work his trough the PWC to the Master 8 and then beat Leon and becoming the World Champion only to turn it down.
 

BlazingAsh

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I think so too, and I don't see any reason why Hop should appear in Hyper Class too early. For me, he could be in the top eight from the Master Class because he is Leon's younger brother after all.
I doubt he's strong enough to make it to Masters 8. The master class already has 3 champions from 3 different regions. It's possible the remaining slots are taken up by champions from the remaining regions - Steven, Iris and Diantha/Alain.
If Ash will fight the opponent of the 28 rank, it does not mean that he will climb even higher...
Who said he will?
I think you could watch a few more episodes of Sun & Moon starring Brock, and you will definitely be wrong.
Thank you. I have and I still don't think Brock would be showing up as an opponent after Volkner, Iris and Bea have shown up. There's no reason for him to join PWC as his goals are different.
 

BlazingAsh

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But Alain is an anime-exclusive character. He hasn't appeared in any games, and JN has been focusing on game tie-ins.
Visquez and Rinto say hello. Iris and Korrina aren't in SWSH or BDSP either.

What gives you that idea?
Kabu is one of the earlier gym leaders. I only see stronger gym leaders appearing now.
Yes, they have. However, Sawyer served as a direct tie-in to ORAS and Hau...well...I'm not sure why they waited to introduce him. But he didn't really play a major role in the series as a supporting character or rival. Introducing Hop at this point wouldn't make sense since they haven't really focused on Galar, and they're moving into cross-promoting the new Sinnoh games.

I don't think the anime has introduced a new major character this late in the show.
The writers did say we would be seeing a lot more of Galar in the future and said something about Leon being a big brother. We still have many Galar pokemon to be introduced to the anime. The BDSP promotion will probably be done with the 2 episodes next month and then we'll have more episodes from other regions as well. If they can introduce Hau late, they could do the same with Hop and he doesn't have to be major character.
Further - what would Hop or Bede add to a Gengar development arc considering neither is a ghost-type specialist? It would make more sense for Allister to show up.
They don't have to have another Gmax Gengar for Ash's Gengar's development. Gengar could just Gmax against Hop's Gmax Corviknight/Rillaboom or Bede's Gmax Hatterene.
 

masdog

What is the airspeed of an unladen Swellow?
Visquez and Rinto say hello. Iris and Korrina aren't in SWSH or BDSP either.
I apologize. I wasn’t very precise in my wording. It seems like JN isn’t bringing back anime-exclusive characters from previous generations, only characters that have tie-ins to games. That is why we’ve seen Korrina, Iris, and Chuck, but not Paul or Alain.
 

BlazingAsh

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I apologize. I wasn’t very precise in my wording. It seems like JN isn’t bringing back anime-exclusive characters from previous generations, only characters that have tie-ins to games. That is why we’ve seen Korrina, Iris, and Chuck, but not Paul or Alain.
There aren't that many anime exclusive main characters to bring back compared to the numerous game characters. Paul's story is kinda done whereas we didn't get a closure with Alain's story, and there's still time for him to return.
 

Master Pikachu 11

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Question: how are they going to give Satoshi enough focus if he has at best 3 battles left before the Master 8, that will probably take place aroud the time of the usual pokemon League, so June/July/August?
At the end of the episode they did mention that he still has a long way to go before he can battle Leon so I still expect there to be more battles. He should get plenty of focus in the mean time as I expect G Max Gengar to be next.
 

ImBeVillain

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Who said he will?
You wrote that Ash will look for the stronger one and it will be the last fight and he will get the highest ranking.

I just have to disappoint you and remind you, Ash is not looking for opponents in Ultra Class himself, but will get a notification from PWC when the fight is going and with whom. This was the case with Volkner and Bea. This means that Ash will not only fight trainers with a high ranking position, he will also have to fight someone with a weak ranking position.
 

Megapixel

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Is this old merchandise or new I think darkrai had appeared in the darkrai and cresselia episode about others it will Cynthia's garchomp and dont say it's shaymin mythical Pokemon and flareon and amphoras as well these three will be random I guess or we will get a episode regarding these three pokemons
It is new, ampharos is not entirely random, it has already appeared previously in other merchandise of the series
 
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