Yes, I get where you're coming from. If the tournament's format is the most speculated one, and Ash just has 3 battles including Leon, then I think I'd prefer it if Ash's first battle was against Cynthia (and there we could see Paul return in preparation for that fight). And they could have Alain fight Steven and win this time, to show how much he's grown. Then a semifinal with Ash vs Alain would feel like a bigger deal.
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The great Reserve debate
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I don't think losing in the first round would do Cynthia justice. Ash beating her in the semifinals is one thing, but the only dignified way for her to go out in the first round is against Leon.
Shadao
Aim to be a Pokémon Master
And if Ash beats Leon, she’ll be the third best Champion. At least if Ash beats both Leon and Cynthia, they can battle each other to see who is second best.
Hoping Paul saves us by telling Ash to use his reserves. In Paul we trust.
Kazuniya
read/watch dungeon meshi
It's lowkey embarrassing the writers didn't have Ash think of that himself, but w/e, I'll gladly take Paul telling him if it means he uses reserves lmao.
Doctor Mal
Member
For a long time, I’ve wanted reserves and continuity to be more prevalent in the anime.
I can think of dozens and dozens of episodes where Ash could have brought back a reserve to either teach one of his current generation Pokémon, help him win a battle, to show off to his current companions, etc.
^ I think, perhaps, if the anime had been written more consistently, that could have been easily accomplished.
And to be fair, up until the end of DP, there was a minimal continuity level and reserves did make infrequent appearances and/or were acknowledged.
Since then, it has just become much more rare. It just is what it is.
I think it would have been great if Journeys had a two-parter full battle where Ash battled an E4 like Flint with some of his OG powerhouses like Bulbasaur, Snorlax, Heracross, Swellow, Glalie, and Gliscor.
I don’t expect it though. None of the target audience were even alive/were just babies when those Pokémon were battling on screen. Even Ash-Greninja and the end of XYZ was 5.5 years ago.
Would it make sense if Ash’s Journey squad took down the likes Cynthia or Leon?
Probably not.
However, there’s no point worrying about power levels or reserves. If the plot demanded for Ash to win this tournament, he will with this team, whether he had reserves or not.
I’ll hope for more reserves, but don’t expect them. I just want to see some good battles and for Ash to get a respectable ending in this tournament/series.
I can think of dozens and dozens of episodes where Ash could have brought back a reserve to either teach one of his current generation Pokémon, help him win a battle, to show off to his current companions, etc.
^ I think, perhaps, if the anime had been written more consistently, that could have been easily accomplished.
And to be fair, up until the end of DP, there was a minimal continuity level and reserves did make infrequent appearances and/or were acknowledged.
Since then, it has just become much more rare. It just is what it is.
I think it would have been great if Journeys had a two-parter full battle where Ash battled an E4 like Flint with some of his OG powerhouses like Bulbasaur, Snorlax, Heracross, Swellow, Glalie, and Gliscor.
I don’t expect it though. None of the target audience were even alive/were just babies when those Pokémon were battling on screen. Even Ash-Greninja and the end of XYZ was 5.5 years ago.
Would it make sense if Ash’s Journey squad took down the likes Cynthia or Leon?
Probably not.
However, there’s no point worrying about power levels or reserves. If the plot demanded for Ash to win this tournament, he will with this team, whether he had reserves or not.
I’ll hope for more reserves, but don’t expect them. I just want to see some good battles and for Ash to get a respectable ending in this tournament/series.
Pokegirl Fan~
Liko>>>>>Ash
My prediction: his current team. I doubt he's using reserves so his win against her will feel so unrealistic and unearned imo.
Badfemalecompanion
Well-Known Member
Gible will beat her Garchomp with draco meteor. I can feel it.
Mythical-Moonlight
I just ran, I ran all Night and Day ~
Do you guys think Greninja's coming back?
At first I thought so, but it's not even in the OP anymore so now Idk...
At first I thought so, but it's not even in the OP anymore so now Idk...
ShadowForce720
Well-Known Member
I think it’s possible as let’s not forget the fact that Serena came back despite the fact that she didn’t appear in the opening.
Pokegirl Fan~
Liko>>>>>Ash
Almighty Zard
He has returned.
"Fall" episode?
desdar300
Well-Known Member
Meant Paul
Power Up
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My expected match-ups:
Quarters:
Ash vs Lance
Alain vs Steven
Leon vs Iris
Diantha vs Cynthia
Semis:
Ash vs Cynthia
Leon vs Alain
Finals:
Ash vs Leon
There's also another way one can look at it, maybe since the Paul match-up involves Garchomp, it's in preparation for a potential Cynthia vs Ash first round match-up? In that case:
Quarters:
Ash vs Cynthia
Alain vs Steven
Iris vs Lance
Leon vs Diantha
Semis:
Ash vs Alain
Leon vs Iris
Final:
Ash vs Leon
Narratively, I think this is my preferred bracket and reserves would be a lot more likely if this was it. I believe the former is more likely to happen though.
As far as who wins, I'm of the opinion that Ash will either win or tie. Don't think I'm going to make a prediction on which will happen yet.
Quarters:
Ash vs Lance
Alain vs Steven
Leon vs Iris
Diantha vs Cynthia
Semis:
Ash vs Cynthia
Leon vs Alain
Finals:
Ash vs Leon
There's also another way one can look at it, maybe since the Paul match-up involves Garchomp, it's in preparation for a potential Cynthia vs Ash first round match-up? In that case:
Quarters:
Ash vs Cynthia
Alain vs Steven
Iris vs Lance
Leon vs Diantha
Semis:
Ash vs Alain
Leon vs Iris
Final:
Ash vs Leon
Narratively, I think this is my preferred bracket and reserves would be a lot more likely if this was it. I believe the former is more likely to happen though.
As far as who wins, I'm of the opinion that Ash will either win or tie. Don't think I'm going to make a prediction on which will happen yet.
Pikachu979
Sinnoh Champion
I doubt he will use them but if he fights Cynthia I would love for him to use his Sinnoh Pokemon against her.
Bortgreen
Captain Pikachu is EPIC
I think Snivy over Bayleef would be better
You do realize Paul's episode is at Oak's lab right? He can rotate Pokemon in during the tournament.
If Ash faces Alan. it's obvious. They simply removed the scene of it in the woods which is not relevant.
desdar300
Well-Known Member
Are you that one guy that keeps changing his account every 2 seconds?
Regardless, I have no reason to believe he's bringing back his Reserves
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