p96822
Evolve me please
I was really hoping we'd get something of a 'reverse BW' this series, with TR starting off ineffectual but slowly building up resources, getting Z Moves and working themselves up into actually being something of a threat by the end of the series. It's a shame, they were much more methodical this series, they had more long term plans but they're still pretty much in the same jobber state they were at the beginning besides maybe getting in the odd hit now and then.
Maybe SM wasn't the best series to try that, it was pretty lethargic battle wise. They just barely put in the effort for Ash's trials then they won't bother with Team Rocket of all things. I kinda hope SS tries that dynamic again but actually plays it out effectively.
Why should we even care if Team Rocket is gonna fail. I think them getting a Z Ring and Z Crystal came in the wrong series and could have been done in XY because they might have more of a reason of using the Z Crystal then just trying to steal Pikachu. I rooted for Jessie during her Showcases because I thought they were creativity and fun. But without this I care much less for Team Rocket because there nothing to work for.