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'''Alain''' (Japanese: '''アラン''' ''Alain'') is the main protagonist of the side story Mega Evolution series. Alain is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] seeking to defeat all [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon using his Mega {{p|Charizard}} X.
'''Alain''' (Japanese: '''アラン''' ''Alain'') is the main character of the [[SS029|Mega Evolution Specials]]. He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] seeking to defeat all [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} using his Mega {{p|Charizard}} X. He initially worked as [[Professor Sycamore]]'s assistant, but now, though not part of [[Team Flare]], works for [[Lysandre]] under the belief that they're harnessing the energy of Mega Evolution for peaceful purposes.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Alain Mega Ring.png|left|thumb|250px|Alain's Mega Ring]]
[[File:Alain Mega Ring.png|left|thumb|250px|Alain's Mega Ring]]
In the past he was [[Professor Sycamore]]'s assistant, and it was Sycamore who initially inspired him to begin seeking [[Mega Stone]]s in order to solve the mysteries of Mega Evolution. At this time Alain already owned a {{p|Charmander}}. Some time after leaving Professor Sycamore's laboratory, Charmander evolved. After reporting to Professor Sycamore, he came to a nearby ruin in search of {{DL|Mega Stone|Ampharosite}}, but discovered that the raw Mega Stone had been taken by [[Lysandre]]. Alain battled Lysandre for ownership of the stone, but his {{p|Charmeleon}} was soundly defeated by Lysandre's {{p|Pyroar}}.
In the past he was [[Professor Sycamore]]'s assistant, and it was Sycamore who initially inspired him to begin seeking [[Mega Stone]]s in order to solve the mysteries of Mega Evolution. At this time Alain already owned a {{TP|Alain|Charmander}}. Some time after leaving Professor Sycamore's laboratory, Charmander evolved. After reporting to Professor Sycamore, he came to a nearby ruin in search of {{DL|Mega Stone|Ampharosite}}, but discovered that the raw Mega Stone had been taken by [[Lysandre]]. Alain battled Lysandre for ownership of the stone, but his {{p|Charmeleon}} was soundly defeated by [[Lysandre's Pyroar]].


Alain was then invited to [[Lysandre Labs]], where Lysandre revealed his intention to harness the energy Pokémon produce when they Mega Evolve for peaceful purposes. He also claimed that if Professor Sycamore were to publish the secrets of Mega Evolution, mankind would find a way to use those secrets to nefarious ends, and said he would not allow the Professor's name to be tarnished. Asking if Alain would assist him, Lysandre revealed a metal attaché case with a [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]] and {{DL|Mega Stone|Charizardite X}}. Believing he could protect the Professor this way, Alain accepted Lysandre's proposal.
Alain was then invited to [[Lysandre Labs]], where Lysandre revealed his intention to harness the energy Pokémon produce when they Mega Evolve for peaceful purposes. He also claimed that if Professor Sycamore were to publish the secrets of Mega Evolution, mankind would find a way to use those secrets to nefarious ends, and said he would not allow the Professor's name to be tarnished. Asking if Alain would assist him, Lysandre revealed a metal attaché case with a [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]] and {{DL|Mega Stone|Charizardite X}}. Believing he could protect the Professor this way, Alain accepted Lysandre's proposal.
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Afterwards he helped Mairin capture a {{p|Flabébé}}. He then traveled with her to a restaurant where [[Elite Four]] member [[Siebold]] was working as a chef and challenged him to a battle, seemingly unaware that at the same time his Charizard's energy levels were being monitored by Lysandre. Charizard put up a good fight against Siebold's {{p|Blastoise}}, but when Blastoise Mega Evolved, it overwhelmed Charizard using a {{a|Mega Launcher}}-boosted {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. Accepting his defeat, Alain continued his journey to battle more Mega Evolved Pokémon and complete more assignments from the Lysandre, now with Mairin as a traveling partner.
Afterwards he helped Mairin capture a {{p|Flabébé}}. He then traveled with her to a restaurant where [[Elite Four]] member [[Siebold]] was working as a chef and challenged him to a battle, seemingly unaware that at the same time his Charizard's energy levels were being monitored by Lysandre. Charizard put up a good fight against Siebold's {{p|Blastoise}}, but when Blastoise Mega Evolved, it overwhelmed Charizard using a {{a|Mega Launcher}}-boosted {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. Accepting his defeat, Alain continued his journey to battle more Mega Evolved Pokémon and complete more assignments from the Lysandre, now with Mairin as a traveling partner.
 
[[File:Alain anime.png|thumb|250px|Alain's appearance in the anime]]
He traveled to [[Hoenn]] with Mairin in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', where he met {{Steven}}. Noticing each other's Key Stones, the two Trainers recognized each other as Trainers with Mega Pokémon. Accepting Alain's challenge, Steven and his [[Steven Stone|Steven]]'s [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] [[Steven's Metagross|Mega Metagross]] fought a fierce battle with Charizard before the battle was interrupted by Lysandre.
He traveled to [[Hoenn]] with Mairin in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', where he met {{Steven}}. Noticing each other's Key Stones, the two Trainers recognized each other as Trainers with Mega Pokémon. Accepting Alain's challenge, Steven and his [[Steven Stone|Steven]]'s [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] [[Steven's Metagross|Mega Metagross]] fought a fierce battle with Charizard before the battle was interrupted by Lysandre.


Deciding to cooperate with the Hoenn {{pkmn|Champion}}, Alain and company traveled to their destination, a small temple with two pillars in the center. When Alain and Steven held their Key Stones to the monument, a staircase of light appeared to lead them further within the ancient ruin. There, they discovered a similar mechanism that summoned a glowing megalith from underneath the ruin. After Lysandre and his research team began analyzing the giant stone, a {{p|Rayquaza}} appeared from the sky, Mega Evolved into Mega Rayquaza, and started wreaking havoc on the surrounding area. Alain, Steven, and their Mega Pokémon partners tried to fend off the [[Legendary Pokémon]], but were overwhelmed. As Rayquaza continued to destroy the megalith, its {{m|Draco Meteor}}s landed near Mairin, sending her and {{DL|Mairin|Chespie}} flying. Alain dove to save her, but in the process, the two are buried in debris. Mairin is safe, but Alain injures his shoulder. Despite Mairin and Lysandre's concern, Alain insists he's fine, and proceeds to [[Rustboro City]] on Lysandre's orders as he believes the megalith can be recovered, secretly he told Alain to keep a watch on Steven Stone, as he possessed great knowledge on Mega Evolution.
Deciding to cooperate with the Hoenn {{pkmn|Champion}}, Alain and company traveled to their destination, a small temple with two pillars in the center. When Alain and Steven held their Key Stones to the monument, a staircase of light appeared to lead them further within the ancient ruin. There, they discovered a similar mechanism that summoned a glowing megalith from underneath the ruin. After Lysandre and his research team began analyzing the giant stone, a {{p|Rayquaza}} appeared from the sky, Mega Evolved into Mega Rayquaza, and started wreaking havoc on the surrounding area. Alain, Steven, and their Mega Pokémon partners tried to fend off the [[Legendary Pokémon]], but were overwhelmed. As Rayquaza continued to destroy the megalith, its {{m|Draco Meteor}}s landed near Mairin, sending her and {{DL|Mairin|Chespie}} flying. Alain dove to save her, but in the process, the two are buried in debris. Mairin is safe, but Alain injures his shoulder. Despite Mairin and Lysandre's concern, Alain insists he's fine, and proceeds to [[Rustboro City]] on Lysandre's orders as he believes the megalith can be recovered, secretly he told Alain to keep a watch on Steven Stone, as he possessed great knowledge on Mega Evolution.


He reappeared in [[SS032]].
In ''[[SS032|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', after landing at the [[Devon Corporation]] headquarters via helicopter with Mairin, he receives confirmation from Steven and Lysandre that [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} are set to battle each other near Rustboro City to claim the megalith's energy, putting the entire world at risk. Alain and Steven volunteer to fly to the point where the super-ancient Pokémon will meet to analyze the situation. Concerned, Mairin asks Alain about his shoulder, but Alain insists he's fine. Mairin says it's too dangerous, and begs Alain to stay, but he refuses, saying he has to keep his promise to Lysandre to become the strongest. Mairin continues to press him, causing Alain to lash out at her, saying she knows nothing about his goals. After calming down, Alain walks away from Mairin, telling her to go back to Kalos.
 
On Steven's aircraft, Alain and the Champion approach a large energy reading that Devon Corp. staff and Lysandre confirm to be the megalith. Lysandre tells the two to be careful while investigating the situation. Primal Kyogre surfaces, and begins engaging Primal Groudon. After the Primal Pokémon exchange blows, Alain receives private orders from Lysandre. The director wants the megalith protected at all costs until it fully materializes. Alain opens the aircraft's door and sends out Charizard, and triggers its Mega Evolution. Following Alain's lead, Steven and Metagross follow suit, volunteering to attack Kyogre. While Charizard successfully stops Groudon from reaching the megalith, it is hit by {{m|Precipice Blades}}, and falls from the sky to a glacier caused by Kyogre's {{m|Ice Beam}}.
 
Alain rappels from the aircraft onto the glacier, and rushes to Charizard's side, digging it out from chunks of ice. Noticing its tail flame dying, Alain immediately recalls Charizard to rest. Alain is then blown back from an explosion caused by Groudon and Kyogre's battle. Steven orders the aircraft to descend, allowing Mairin and Chespie, who had stowed away, to exit the aircraft's rear and help Alain. As Groudon's {{m|Solar Beam}} causes debris to fly towards the three, Steven's Metagross dives in front to guard the three with {{m|Protect}}. As Metagross continues to fend off Groudon and Kyogre, Mairin brings an unconscious Alain to shelter. Alain wakes up after Mega Rayquaza returns and single-handedly defeats Groudon and Kyogre. A submarine sent by Lysandre surfaces and steals the megalith by blinding Rayquaza with flash missiles. Lysandre deems the mission a success, and Rayquaza retreats. With the skies cleared, Alain approaches Mairin and thanks her.
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However, back at the Devon Corporation headquarters, Mairin is told by Steven that Alain returned to Kalos without her. Alain told Steven that Mairin would be in danger if she continued following him. Alain is shown to be back at Lysandre Labs, where Lysandre thanks Alain for his help. While Lysandre tells Alain he's earned a rest, Alain insists on continuing his training with Charizard, recalling how they were defeated by the super-ancient Pokémon of Hoenn. He is last seen with Charizard, battling a nameless Trainer and his Mega {{p|Tyranitar}} under Lysandre's supervision.
 
Alain made a cameo appearance in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''. He made his first appearance in the main series during a flashback in ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]''.
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Alain made a cameo appearance in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''. He will make his first appearance in the main series during a flashback in [[XY068]].
In [[SS035]], Alain fought ten Trainers with Mega Evolved Pokémon in a row. He fought [[Malva]] and won. After this, he still refused to let Mairin travel with him. Unfortunately, this led to Chespie walking in on an experiment which subsequently overloaded, exposing Chespie to near-fatal levels of the energy produced as part of the experiment and causing it to fall into a coma. Upon discovering this and hearing a broken, sobbing Mairin begging Lysandre to assure her that Chespie would wake up, he started to feel that it was his fault and, believing that the Mega Evolution system would restore Chespie's health, set out to complete it in order to bring back the cheerful Mairin he knew.
 
Alain appeared in [[XY093]] as he walked past Ash and his friends.


==Character==
==Character==
[[File:Alain and Charizard.png|thumb|left|250px|Alain and Charizard]]
[[File:Alain and Charizard.png|thumb|left|250px|Alain and Charizard]]
Alain is shown to usually be focused on his goals, yet often exhibits aloof behavior and can wander off in thought. He at first seems to push others away from him, but he helped Mairin capture Flabébé with hints on strategy. He does, however, have a close bond with his Charizard, and has become accustomed to Mairin's companionship as shown in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
Alain is shown to usually be focused on his goals, yet often exhibits aloof behavior and can wander off in thought. He at first seems to push others away from him, but he helped Mairin capture Flabébé with hints on strategy. He does, however, have a close bond with his Charizard, and has become accustomed to Mairin's companionship as shown in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]''. Alain doggedly pursues his goal of becoming the strongest, often ignoring the concern of others.
[[File:Alain anger SS035.png|thumb|right|250px|Alain after learning of Chespie's coma]]
Alain has a tendency to push away the people he wants to protect. During his time working at Professor Sycamore's lab, Alain was much more cheerful than he is in the present. While he has distanced himself from Professor Sycamore, it is clear he is still concerned about him. In ''[[SS032|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', Alain purposely tried to leave Mairin behind to keep her from his dangerous mission of engaging Primal Groudon and Kyogre. Failing that, he later returned to Kalos alone, leaving her behind.


During his time working at Professor Sycamore's lab, Alain was much more cheerful than he is in the present. While he has distanced himself from Professor Sycamore, it is clear he is still concerned about him.
His character took a darker turn at the end of [[SS035]]. Blaming himself for Chespie's falling into a comatose state because of his pushing Mairin away, he became enraged with himself and began obsessively pursuing the completion of Lysandre's Mega Evolution energy system. His goal thus became to gain strength and complete the system in order to heal Chespie and help Mairin smile again.
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==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
This listing is of Alain's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Alain's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
===On hand===
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|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Alain's only known Pokémon, which he has owned since it was a {{p|Charmander}}, when Alain was still one of [[Professor Sycamore]]'s assistants. Thanks to Alain's [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]] and its {{DL|Mega Stone|Charizardite X}}, it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard X.


Charizard battled Astrid and her Mega {{p|Absol}}. As Mega Charizard X it managed to defeat Mega Absol with Blast Burn after a hard fight. It later battled [[Remo]] and his Mega {{p|Garchomp}}, but this also proved to be no match for Mega Charizard X. When Alain later battled [[Siebold]] of the [[Kalos]] [[Elite Four]] however, Mega Charizard X was overwhelmed by Siebold's Mega {{p|Blastoise}} and was defeated.
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Charizard was called upon in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' to battle {{Steven}}'s {{shiny}} [[Steven's Metagross|Mega Metagross]]. While Charizard was able to hold its own against the {{pkmn|Champion}}'s Pokémon,  the battle was interrupted by Lysandre. It later cooperated with Metagross to battle Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}, but it was no match for the [[Legendary Pokémon]].
==Voice actors==
 
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It reappeared in [[SS032]], when it was sent out to stop the rampage of [[Primal Groudon]] and [[Primal Kyogre]]. It battled Primal Groudon, but was defeated by it and seriously injured by {{m|Precipice Blades}}. Alain was forced to return it before its flame could die out. It was later seen battling a Mega {{p|Tyranitar}} for training.
|de=Karim El Kammouchi
 
Charizard's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and {{m|Blast Burn}}.}}
 
==Voice Actors==
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|ja=小野 賢章 ''Kenshō Ono''
|en=Jonathan Silver
|en=Jonathan Silver
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|pl=Paweł Ciołkosz
|es_eu=Álvaro de Juan
|th=ภัคภูมิ ลิ้มมานะสถาพร ''Pakkapoom Limmanasathaporn''
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* If the player has [[List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Steven's Beldum|Steven's Shiny Beldum]], [[Steven Stone]] makes a nod to Alain and ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' during the [[Delta Episode]] in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], mentioning an occasion, a long time ago, when he had the chance to meet and battle {{p|Rayquaza}} alongside a young Trainer who used a black Charizard.
* If the player has [[List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Steven's Beldum|Steven's Shiny Beldum]], [[Steven Stone]] makes a nod to Alain and ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' during the [[Delta Episode]] in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], mentioning an occasion, a long time ago, when he had the chance to meet and battle {{p|Rayquaza}} alongside a young Trainer who used a black Charizard.
* Alain is the first non-{{pkmn|Champion}} Trainer to defeat an [[Elite Four]] member in the anime, defeating [[Malva]] during a 1-on-1 match.


==Names==
==Names==
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| アラン ''Alain''
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| 艾嵐 ''Aaihlàahm''
| 艾嵐 ''Aaihlàahm''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
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| อลัน ''Alain''
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Revision as of 14:39, 23 November 2015

Alain
アラン Alain
Alain XY.png
Alain
Gender Male
Eye color Blue
Hair color Black
Hometown Unknown
Region Kalos
Trainer class Trainer
Anime debut Mega Evolution Special I
English voice actor Jonathan Silver
Japanese voice actor Kenshō Ono

Alain (Japanese: アラン Alain) is the main character of the Mega Evolution Specials. He is a Pokémon Trainer seeking to defeat all Mega Evolved Pokémon using his Mega Charizard X. He initially worked as Professor Sycamore's assistant, but now, though not part of Team Flare, works for Lysandre under the belief that they're harnessing the energy of Mega Evolution for peaceful purposes.

History

Alain's Mega Ring

In the past he was Professor Sycamore's assistant, and it was Sycamore who initially inspired him to begin seeking Mega Stones in order to solve the mysteries of Mega Evolution. At this time Alain already owned a Charmander. Some time after leaving Professor Sycamore's laboratory, Charmander evolved. After reporting to Professor Sycamore, he came to a nearby ruin in search of Ampharosite, but discovered that the raw Mega Stone had been taken by Lysandre. Alain battled Lysandre for ownership of the stone, but his Charmeleon was soundly defeated by Lysandre's Pyroar.

Alain was then invited to Lysandre Labs, where Lysandre revealed his intention to harness the energy Pokémon produce when they Mega Evolve for peaceful purposes. He also claimed that if Professor Sycamore were to publish the secrets of Mega Evolution, mankind would find a way to use those secrets to nefarious ends, and said he would not allow the Professor's name to be tarnished. Asking if Alain would assist him, Lysandre revealed a metal attaché case with a Mega Ring and Charizardite X. Believing he could protect the Professor this way, Alain accepted Lysandre's proposal.

Sometime later, after Charmeleon evolved into a Charizard, Alain battled a Trainer named Astrid, and defeated her Mega Absol. The battle was secretly watched by Mairin, a beginning Trainer who was sent out on a journey by Professor Sycamore. Mairin was so impressed with his strength that she began following him. From Mairin, Alain learned of a Trainer who leaped off of Prism Tower to save a Pokémon. Next, Alain received a call on his Holo Caster from a mysterious person (later revealed to be Lysandre), who directed him to a location with ruins to retrieve a Mega Stone. After getting the Mega Stone, Alain was confronted by a Trainer named Remo who was also looking for the Mega Stone. Remo challenged him with a Mega Garchomp. Alain easily won the battle, and kept the Mega Stone.

Afterwards he helped Mairin capture a Flabébé. He then traveled with her to a restaurant where Elite Four member Siebold was working as a chef and challenged him to a battle, seemingly unaware that at the same time his Charizard's energy levels were being monitored by Lysandre. Charizard put up a good fight against Siebold's Blastoise, but when Blastoise Mega Evolved, it overwhelmed Charizard using a Mega Launcher-boosted Dragon Pulse. Accepting his defeat, Alain continued his journey to battle more Mega Evolved Pokémon and complete more assignments from the Lysandre, now with Mairin as a traveling partner.

Alain's appearance in the anime

He traveled to Hoenn with Mairin in Mega Evolution Special II, where he met Steven. Noticing each other's Key Stones, the two Trainers recognized each other as Trainers with Mega Pokémon. Accepting Alain's challenge, Steven and his Steven's Shiny Mega Metagross fought a fierce battle with Charizard before the battle was interrupted by Lysandre.

Deciding to cooperate with the Hoenn Champion, Alain and company traveled to their destination, a small temple with two pillars in the center. When Alain and Steven held their Key Stones to the monument, a staircase of light appeared to lead them further within the ancient ruin. There, they discovered a similar mechanism that summoned a glowing megalith from underneath the ruin. After Lysandre and his research team began analyzing the giant stone, a Rayquaza appeared from the sky, Mega Evolved into Mega Rayquaza, and started wreaking havoc on the surrounding area. Alain, Steven, and their Mega Pokémon partners tried to fend off the Legendary Pokémon, but were overwhelmed. As Rayquaza continued to destroy the megalith, its Draco Meteors landed near Mairin, sending her and Chespie flying. Alain dove to save her, but in the process, the two are buried in debris. Mairin is safe, but Alain injures his shoulder. Despite Mairin and Lysandre's concern, Alain insists he's fine, and proceeds to Rustboro City on Lysandre's orders as he believes the megalith can be recovered, secretly he told Alain to keep a watch on Steven Stone, as he possessed great knowledge on Mega Evolution.

In Mega Evolution Special III, after landing at the Devon Corporation headquarters via helicopter with Mairin, he receives confirmation from Steven and Lysandre that Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre are set to battle each other near Rustboro City to claim the megalith's energy, putting the entire world at risk. Alain and Steven volunteer to fly to the point where the super-ancient Pokémon will meet to analyze the situation. Concerned, Mairin asks Alain about his shoulder, but Alain insists he's fine. Mairin says it's too dangerous, and begs Alain to stay, but he refuses, saying he has to keep his promise to Lysandre to become the strongest. Mairin continues to press him, causing Alain to lash out at her, saying she knows nothing about his goals. After calming down, Alain walks away from Mairin, telling her to go back to Kalos.

On Steven's aircraft, Alain and the Champion approach a large energy reading that Devon Corp. staff and Lysandre confirm to be the megalith. Lysandre tells the two to be careful while investigating the situation. Primal Kyogre surfaces, and begins engaging Primal Groudon. After the Primal Pokémon exchange blows, Alain receives private orders from Lysandre. The director wants the megalith protected at all costs until it fully materializes. Alain opens the aircraft's door and sends out Charizard, and triggers its Mega Evolution. Following Alain's lead, Steven and Metagross follow suit, volunteering to attack Kyogre. While Charizard successfully stops Groudon from reaching the megalith, it is hit by Precipice Blades, and falls from the sky to a glacier caused by Kyogre's Ice Beam.

Alain rappels from the aircraft onto the glacier, and rushes to Charizard's side, digging it out from chunks of ice. Noticing its tail flame dying, Alain immediately recalls Charizard to rest. Alain is then blown back from an explosion caused by Groudon and Kyogre's battle. Steven orders the aircraft to descend, allowing Mairin and Chespie, who had stowed away, to exit the aircraft's rear and help Alain. As Groudon's Solar Beam causes debris to fly towards the three, Steven's Metagross dives in front to guard the three with Protect. As Metagross continues to fend off Groudon and Kyogre, Mairin brings an unconscious Alain to shelter. Alain wakes up after Mega Rayquaza returns and single-handedly defeats Groudon and Kyogre. A submarine sent by Lysandre surfaces and steals the megalith by blinding Rayquaza with flash missiles. Lysandre deems the mission a success, and Rayquaza retreats. With the skies cleared, Alain approaches Mairin and thanks her. However, back at the Devon Corporation headquarters, Mairin is told by Steven that Alain returned to Kalos without her. Alain told Steven that Mairin would be in danger if she continued following him. Alain is shown to be back at Lysandre Labs, where Lysandre thanks Alain for his help. While Lysandre tells Alain he's earned a rest, Alain insists on continuing his training with Charizard, recalling how they were defeated by the super-ancient Pokémon of Hoenn. He is last seen with Charizard, battling a nameless Trainer and his Mega Tyranitar under Lysandre's supervision.

Alain made a cameo appearance in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. He made his first appearance in the main series during a flashback in Garchomp's Mega Bond!.

In SS035, Alain fought ten Trainers with Mega Evolved Pokémon in a row. He fought Malva and won. After this, he still refused to let Mairin travel with him. Unfortunately, this led to Chespie walking in on an experiment which subsequently overloaded, exposing Chespie to near-fatal levels of the energy produced as part of the experiment and causing it to fall into a coma. Upon discovering this and hearing a broken, sobbing Mairin begging Lysandre to assure her that Chespie would wake up, he started to feel that it was his fault and, believing that the Mega Evolution system would restore Chespie's health, set out to complete it in order to bring back the cheerful Mairin he knew.

Alain appeared in XY093 as he walked past Ash and his friends.

Character

Alain and Charizard

Alain is shown to usually be focused on his goals, yet often exhibits aloof behavior and can wander off in thought. He at first seems to push others away from him, but he helped Mairin capture Flabébé with hints on strategy. He does, however, have a close bond with his Charizard, and has become accustomed to Mairin's companionship as shown in Mega Evolution Special II. Alain doggedly pursues his goal of becoming the strongest, often ignoring the concern of others.

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Alain after learning of Chespie's coma

Alain has a tendency to push away the people he wants to protect. During his time working at Professor Sycamore's lab, Alain was much more cheerful than he is in the present. While he has distanced himself from Professor Sycamore, it is clear he is still concerned about him. In Mega Evolution Special III, Alain purposely tried to leave Mairin behind to keep her from his dangerous mission of engaging Primal Groudon and Kyogre. Failing that, he later returned to Kalos alone, leaving her behind.

His character took a darker turn at the end of SS035. Blaming himself for Chespie's falling into a comatose state because of his pushing Mairin away, he became enraged with himself and began obsessively pursuing the completion of Lysandre's Mega Evolution energy system. His goal thus became to gain strength and complete the system in order to heal Chespie and help Mairin smile again.

Pokémon

This listing is of Alain's known Pokémon in the anime:

On hand

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Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard

Found

Professor Sycamore's Gible with Alain
Gible
In Garchomp's Mega Bond!, it is revealed that Alain found Professor Sycamore's Garchomp as a Gible injured in the streets of Lumiose City. Alain brought her to the laboratory to receive treatment.
Debut Garchomp's Mega Bond!

Artwork

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Alternative artwork from the
XY Series

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 小野 賢章 Kenshō Ono
English Jonathan Silver
German Karim El Kammouchi
Polish Paweł Ciołkosz
European Spanish Álvaro de Juan
Thai ภัคภูมิ ลิ้มมานะสถาพร Pakkapoom Limmanasathaporn


Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese アラン Alain From Alain, French form of Alan. Possibly from 藍 ran (indigo) or 嵐 ran (storm).
English, French, German Alain Same as his Japanese name
Italian Alan From his Japanese name
Korean 알랭 Alain From his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 艾嵐 Àilán Transliteration of his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 艾嵐 Aaihlàahm Transliteration of his Japanese name
Thai อลัน Alain Same as his Japanese name


Anime characters
Protagonists Ash Ketchum (Pikachu) • Misty (Togetic) • BrockTracey SketchitMayMaxDawn (Piplup) • Iris (Haxorus) • CilanSerenaClemontBonnie (Dedenne) • LanaKiaweLillieSophoclesMallowRotom PokédexGoh (Grookey)
Rivals GaryRitchieHarrisonDrewHarleyMorrisonTysonSolidadPaulNandoZoeyKennyConwayBarryUrsulaTripBiancaBurgundyStephanGeorgiaCameronAriaAlainMietteTiernoShaunaTrevorNiniSawyerGladionHoracioHauLeonRaihanHoraceBeaLeague Conference participantsCoordinatorsPerformersWorld Coronation Series participants
Antagonists Jessie (Wobbuffet) • JamesMeowthGiovanniButchCassidyDr. NambaMatoriPierceDr. ZagerGozuTabithaMaxieShellyArchieHunter JSaturnCyrusMarsJupiterCharonColressAldithGhetsisBarretMalamarLysandreMableCelosiaAlianaXerosicBryonyTuppZippRappPlumeriaGuzmaVirenRoseOleana
Professors Professor OakProfessor IvyProfessor ElmProfessor BirchProfessor RowanProfessor CarolinaProfessor JuniperDr. FennelCedric JuniperProfessor SycamoreProfessor KukuiProfessor BurnetProfessor CeriseProfessor MagnoliaSoniaProfessor Amaranth
Relatives Delia KetchumDaisyVioletLilyJames's parentsFlintLolaForrestBrock's siblingsNormanCarolineJohannaChiliCressGraceMeyerLana's fatherLana's motherHarper and SarahRangoSimaMimoKiawe's grandfatherMohnLusamineGladionSophocles's parentsMolayneAbeMallow's motherUluWalkerCamilleHalta
Supporting Officer JennyNurse JoyMagikarp salesmanTodd SnapCharles GoodshowCaseyLizaSakuraLanceClairRaoul ContestaMr. SukizoSteven StoneVivian MeridianRobertScottLilian MeridianSolanaBrandonMarianYuzoRhondaCynthiaReggieAngieLookerIzzy and CaraLyraKhouryTobiasDon GeorgeElderAlderLukeFreddy O'MartianIngoEmmetJervisVirgilNAnthea and ConcordiaPorterAlexaSophieCosetteClembotSanpeiMairinAstridDianthaKorrinaGurkinnMonsieur PierrePalermoKeananMalvaSamson OakAnelaHobbesNinaAnnaLakiDanaYansuWickeFabaIlimaAcerolaDiaChloeChrysaRenParkerTaliaLeiDanikaQuillonHopGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsIsland kahunasMany temporary characters
Supporting Pokémon FearowHo-OhSquirtle SquadPink ButterfreeHaunterJigglypuffMewtwoMimeyLapras herdGranbullPichu BrothersLugiaSilverDelibirdWynautLarvitarKyogre and GroudonArticunoDeoxysLake guardiansForces of NatureMeloettaReshiramSuper-ancient PokémonWooperFlorgesSquishyZ2Guardian deitiesBewearToucannon's flockStoutlandOranguruNebbyStuffulUltra BeastsGrandpa ForestNecrozmaLunalaShayminMewRotom PhonesPelipperThievul trioEternatusDrone RotomLegendary heroesLatiasRecurring wild Pokémon
See also: Pokémon Horizons characters


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