September 8th: SM138 - The Finals! The Ultimate Rival Showdown!!

[pancakemonster]

You know, I strongly doubt either of those were actually Fujisaku's idea. At least not the Mokuroh VS Ju'niper one. It's not like each episode's scriptwriter is just given a blank page and told "Do whatever", it's more like "Yo Writer, here's the rough outline of what's meant to happen this week. Elaborate."

I know...I was just trying to set up a dumb joke about Ash wrestling Silvally

 

[mehmeh1]

Yeah and I mean each main rival match had match-ups of which one or both trainers were not familiar with each others Pokémon.

6: Ash vs Sawyer (Goodra vs Slurpuff)
5: Ash vs Stephan (Krookodile vs Liepard)
4: Ash vs Paul (Gliscor vs Drapion)
2: Ash vs Gary (Charizard vs Blastoise)

In Gladion's case its Silvally vs Meltan.

Don't you mean Zoroarl vs Meltan? Ash knows about Silvally and has seen him fight.

I don't think the tactics were the problem there. Especially not versus Mudsdale, which is the silliest 'controversy' in Pokemon history.

The issue with tbat match was that it was a freaking 1v1

 

[WaterShuriken]

Don't you mean Zoroarl vs Meltan? Ash knows about Silvally and has seen him fight

Surprise! Silvally was Zoroark! You fell for the Illusion!

 

[RileyXY1]

New summary for SM137 confirms Gladion defeats Kiawe and will be Ash or Guzma's opponent here.

 

[Shadao]

New summary for SM137 confirms Gladion defeats Kiawe and will be Ash or Guzma's opponent here.

What do you mean Ash or Guzma's opponent? We all know who's going to be Gladion's final opponent in the League.

 

[RileyXY1]

What do you mean Ash or Guzma's opponent? We all know who's going to be Gladion's final opponent in the League.

It's unconfirmed who wins in SM137.

 

[mehmeh1]

It's unconfirmed who wins in SM137.

The title says "ultimate rival match" , now tell me, who is Gladion's rival?

 

[ash&charizardfan]

Well it is pretty obvious who could win between ash vs guzma both from storyline perspective and episode title.

 

[Ignition]

Inb4 Guzma wins by pulling out a Genesect

 

[playerking]

It's unconfirmed who wins in SM137.

Officially, yes, but how would Guzma and Gladion be the ultimate rival showdown? They've never even spoken to each other.

 

[GarchompChain]

New summary for SM137 confirms Gladion defeats Kiawe and will be Ash or Guzma's opponent here.

Everybody knows dude

 

[TheWanderingMist]

Officially, yes, but how would Guzma and Gladion be the ultimate rival showdown? They've never even spoken to each other.

Because it would be a showdown between Ash's and Kukui's rivals. Not that I see it happening either.

 

[GarchompChain]

Because it would be a showdown between Ash's and Kukui's rivals. Not that I see it happening either.

That actually sounds plausible.

 

[playerking]

Because it would be a showdown between Ash's and Kukui's rivals. Not that I see it happening either.

Maybe, if you consider Professor Kukui and Guzma rivals. Guzma might, but I think Professor Kukui sees him as a lost soul.

 

[Master Pikachu 11]

Funny. The last time I heard "real League" was when people disqualify the Orange League for not being a "real" League despite having a Gym Badge Requirement. Thus it stands to reason that any League based on the actual game Leagues is the "real League" no matter what.

Oh, it seems Gladion is highly dependent on throwing discs to tank Z-Moves. Would be a pity if it doesn't work for the final match.

I could actually see Meltan catching the discs in mid air and if Silvaly cannot switch typing and stays as a normal type then Pikachu has an even greater chance of beating it.

 

[SatoSereFan224888]

I have a feeling Ash will be in the finals. But maybe the writers could surprise us and have him take on Kiawe for the title. Everyone keeps saying it will be Ash vs Gladion but the writers might throw us a curve-ball and have Kiawe beat Gladion.

 

[mehmeh1]

I have a feeling Ash will be in the finals. But maybe the writers could surprise us and have him take on Kiawe for the title. Everyone keeps saying it will be Ash vs Gladion but the writers might throw us a curve-ball and have Kiawe beat Gladion.

Spoiler: 136 spoilers

The 137 summary says that the winner in the fight between Ash and Guzma will fight Gladion

 

[SatoSereFan224888]

Spoiler: 136 spoilers

The 137 summary says that the winner in the fight between Ash and Guzma will fight Gladion

Oh okay then. Still my prediction is Ash wins the Alola League but it will be the skin of his teeth.

 

[Miky]

Wasn't it said there would be a 'special' announcement at the end of SM137 or whatever? Is it gonna be Sword and Shield?

 

[RileyXY1]

Wasn't it said there would be a 'special' announcement at the end of SM137 or whatever? Is it gonna be Sword and Shield?

It's unknown, but that's one possibility.