Pokémon Anime Future Episodes Leaks/Spoilers

[GLTSRY]

But we know that Alain is a strong trainer and he's battling the number 1 trainer in the world.

Do you really think he is using weak Pokemon here? You're 100% right that Metagross etc are very strong but do you think he's just using random crap in, like, the biggest match of his life?

Malamar is very interesting, curious to see how it goes. That Chesnaught pic looks really weird to me though.

He obviously won’t use random crap, maybe they will portray those 2 as absolute beasts, but for what’s worth it, pseudos are normally portrayed very strong in the anime, so him not using one is very strange.

Especially Tyranitar (instead of Chesnaught) would make sense though, as Tyranitar is the perfect counter against Leon’s Charizard.

 

[janejane6178]

Omgggg wonderful)
And a MALAMAR ?? YAYYYYYYYYYY

Is it legit?

 

[TheNewGuy]

In fairness it does seem like Ttar might be the only pseudo not to be seen at this tournament, so it would have been good, but I'm happy with that team

 

[Belowski]

Malamar? Alain has two pseudos, a Bisharp that was clowning on Hawlucha and Goodra and an Unfezant that managed to tie with the tank that was Ash’s Talonflame and he uses a Malamar? Chesnaught was also such a weird pick…

Think they just wanted to give the spotlight to some underappreciated Kalos Pokemon. Alain's original team didn't have a single Gen 6 Pokemon in it.

 

[Zweilous]

Malamar is a Dark type and malicious, so it fits his brand. Chesnaught isn't edgy, but it's a strong Pokemon, it references Manon, and it's covered in spikes. It also fits his personality, in that's it's a knight and a warrior. A heroic Pokemon for someone who ultimately was a good and noble person.

It's like Yugioh, when characters have archetypes that fit their design or personality. Which is pretty fitting, given Alain was bringing smiles with his dragon in ARC-V.

 

[Belowski]

Malamar also references his past connections to Team Flare

 

[Zweilous]

Oh yeah. And it's most likely unintentional, but it could double as a reference to Emma from the games. She was also an innocent person manipulated into doing Team Flare's bidding.

 

[AARTX]

Alain being a sleeper agent mindwiped by malamar would be interesting. Would explain why his mega ring looks exactly the same as the one Lysandre gave him

Then again this is JN kekw.

 

[Zweilous]

Alain being a sleeper agent mindwiped by malamar would be interesting. Would explain why his mega ring looks exactly the same as the one Lysandre gave him

Then again this is JN kekw.

How is this a Journeys flaw? The show constantly ignores game plots

 

[cricketlaxwolvesbandy]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1535581484135768064

Mairin and Chespie watch Alain's battle on TV from Sycamore's lab

We get to see Derek Grey again?
(Sycamore looks like Derek from Greys Anatomy)

 

[ShadowForce720]

You know since Alain’s team and Leon’s team are sort of mirroring each other here maybe Leon’s 3rd Pokémon will be one of his other Pokémon besides his Dragapult.

Actually what if Leon shows off Mr.Rime in his match against Alain.


So here are some predictions on the teams for the first round:

Leon: Charizard, Rillaboom(Gmax), Mr. Rime
Vs.
Alain: Charizard(Mega Evolve(X)), Chesnaught, Malamar

Lance: Gyarados(Dynamax), Dragonite, Hydreigon
Vs.
Diantha: Gardevoir(Mega Evolve), Aurorus, Tyrantrum

Cynthia: Garchomp(Mega Evolve), Milotic, Gastrodon
Vs.
Iris: Haxorus, ???, ???

Steven: Metagross(Mega Evolve), Aggron, Cradiliy
Vs.
Ash: Pikachu, Gengar, ???


Hmm, the spots with questions marks are ones I’m not sure of.

I do think Ash is going to use each mechanic in the Master 8 Tournament, so I do think that he is going to use Pikachu’s signature Z-move here or Gigantamax his Gengar.


Some of the choices could could potentially change depending on if the semifinals are 3 vs 3 or full battles.

 

[Ignition]

Malamar is what I predicted he'd have when people were speculating on him having 1 Pokémon of every current Gen so that's nice. I like that they're going with Pokémon that aren't traditionally depicted as strong likes pseudos.

 

[SerGoldenhandtheJust]

Honestly Id rather Bisharp was shown, its a cool mon and the only Alain mon that actually felt somewhat strong after MCX

 

[solrocknroll]

Malamar is what I predicted he'd have when people were speculating on him having 1 Pokémon of every current Gen so that's nice. I like that they're going with Pokémon that aren't traditionally depicted as strong likes pseudos.

His OG team honestly could have just gone for that if he had Charizard, Tyranitar, Metagross, Staraptor, Bisharp, and Malamar

 

[Zweilous]

Tbh I really liked that he had an Unfezant. All of his Pokemon were edgy, dark or overly cool. And then there's Unfezant. And even though it's such an outlier, it still managed to pull its weight.

 

[Ignition]

His OG team honestly could have just gone for that if he had Charizard, Tyranitar, Metagross, Staraptor, Bisharp, and Malamar

I would’ve taken that. His Unfezant was a nice “redemption” for the species after Ash’s but I will never say no to more Staraptor. Plus Malamar fits with his team’s coincidental reoccurrence of 4x weakness.

 

[Ryker101]

I’m glad that confirms M8 matches are 3v3 at least, was kinda worried cause they kept showing 2 mons per trainer in the preview

 

[SatoSereFan224888]

So with the Masters 8 about to begin, I wonder if we could speculate on episodes after the tournament finishes. I do think Ash is winning the tournament and becomes the new world champion. I guess there’ll be a huge party somewhere after his huge victory.

 

[Dragonsoldier77]

Malamar? Alain has two pseudos, a Bisharp that was clowning on Hawlucha and Goodra and an Unfezant that managed to tie with the tank that was Ash’s Talonflame and he uses a Malamar? Chesnaught was also such a weird pick…

And it’s no different than what ash is doing.

I’m glad that confirms M8 matches are 3v3 at least, was kinda worried cause they kept showing 2 mons per trainer in the preview

In this case, it being a 3v3 is just going to be worse since it’s gonna be even more rushed.

 

[AJ97]

Malamar? Alain has two pseudos, a Bisharp that was clowning on Hawlucha and Goodra and an Unfezant that managed to tie with the tank that was Ash’s Talonflame and he uses a Malamar? Chesnaught was also such a weird pick…

Pseudos don't mean squat in the anime universe. We've seen a Turtwig take out a Metagross.

You know since Alain’s team and Leon’s team are sort of mirroring each other here maybe Leon’s 3rd Pokémon will be one of his other Pokémon besides his Dragapult.

Actually what if Leon shows off Mr.Rime in his match against Alain.


So here are some predictions on the teams for the first round:

Leon: Charizard, Rillaboom(Gmax), Mr. Rime
Vs.
Alain: Charizard(Mega Evolve(X)), Chesnaught, Malamar

Lance: Gyarados(Dynamax), Dragonite, Hydreigon
Vs.
Diantha: Gardevoir(Mega Evolve), Aurorus, Tyrantrum

Cynthia: Garchomp(Mega Evolve), Milotic, Gastrodon
Vs.
Iris: Haxorus, ???, ???

Steven: Metagross(Mega Evolve), Aggron, Cradiliy
Vs.
Ash: Pikachu, Gengar, ???


Hmm, the spots with questions marks are ones I’m not sure of.

I do think Ash is going to use each mechanic in the Master 8 Tournament, so I do think that he is going to use Pikachu’s signature Z-move here or Gigantamax his Gengar.


Some of the choices could could potentially change depending on if the semifinals are 3 vs 3 or full battles.

Ash uses Dynamax/G-Max in the first preview. He's like going to G-Max Gengar in this battle. However, I think it will be utilized like the Raihan battle with Metagross taking it out and Pikachu probably getting the win against Metagross as it wouldn't make sense for Pikachu to lose here and then be used against a much stronger ace (And maybe even get a win) later down the line.


Also, Cynthia is unlikely to use 2 water types.