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'''Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special I''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターXY特別編 最強メガシンカ ～Act I～''' ''Pocket Monsters XY Special Episode: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act I~'') is the first [[Mega Evolution Specials|Mega Evolution Special]] and the first special episode of the {{series|XY}}. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2014  and in the United States on May 31, 2014.
'''Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special I''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターXY特別編 最強メガシンカ ～Act I～''' ''Pocket Monsters XY Special Episode: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act I~'') is the first [[Mega Evolution Specials|Mega Evolution Special]] and the first special episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2014  and in the United States on May 31, 2014.
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==Plot==
==Plot==
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[[Alain]], a determined {{pkmn|Trainer}} who aims to defeat all [[Mega Evolution|Mega-Evolved]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} using his [[Alain's Charizard|Mega Charizard X]]. In his latest battle, he challenges [[Astrid]] to Mega Evolve her {{p|Absol}}. Alain starts things off with a {{m|Flamethrower}}, though Absol counters with a {{m|Psycho Cut}} before rushing forward using {{m|Megahorn}}. Charizard, however, grabs its horn to block the attack. At this, Alain suggests they both unleash their full power and Mega Evolve their Pokémon. Astrid complies, tapping her [[Key Stone]] earring to activate Absol's [[Absolite]], and transforming it into a fearsome winged beast. Alain follows on with his Charizard Mega Evolving into a Mega Charizard X. Mega Charizard flies into action with {{m|Steel Wing}}, which collides with Absol's counter Megahorn attack. The shockwaves sent through the air get the attention of curious beginner, [[Mairin]], who stops to watch the match unfold. Absol is pushed back by an intense {{m|Dragon Claw}} and Flamethrower. Mega Charizard prevails by using {{m|Blast Burn}} to counter Absol's {{m|Dark Pulse}}. With the match over, both Mega Absol and Charizard revert back to their typical forms. Astrid is impressed by Alain’s remarkable strength, and he replies that he hopes to face other powerful Trainers like her in the future.
Mega Evolution: A new type of evolution. Some Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution, but are there other Pokémon capable of it?


A {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Alain]] battles another Trainer with his Pokémon, {{p|Charizard}}. His goal is to be the top trainer in battles involving [[Mega Evolution]]. Charizard battles against {{p|Absol}}, a Pokémon raised by [[Astrid]]. Both Pokémon Mega Evolve after Alain challenges Astrid to Mega Evolve her Absol. Charizard prevails over Absol by using {{m|Blast Burn}} to counter Absol's {{m|Dark Pulse}}. [[Mairin]], a spectator of the battle, wants to know what happened to Charizard and Absol when they Mega Evolved. But then she brings up gossip from [[Lumiose City]] that a rampaging {{p|Garchomp}} [[XY002|ran loose]] and that a Trainer freed her from enemy control, and afterwards saves a Pokémon falling from [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]. This causes Alain to have a flashback, when he was {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s aide. Professor Sycamore was studying Mega Evolution and wants to know how it works and if it affects all Pokémon. Alain then wants to search for a Mega Stone to witness its power, which Professor Sycamore approves, and allows him to take a {{p|Charmander}} along. Suddenly, he receives a call where to go next, with Mairin tagging along, her curiosity piqued.
While Alain and Charizard take a break by a river, Alain senses that he is being watched and orders the person to show themselves. Mairin and her {{p|Chespin}} [[nickname]]d [[Chespie]] nervously emerge from hiding, before admitting they watched the battle that just unfolded. Alain is confused and asks if she wants a battle. Mairin replies with absolutely not, as she is just a beginning Trainer. But then she brings up gossip from [[Lumiose City]] that a rampaging {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}} [[XY002|ran loose]] and that {{Ash|a Trainer}} freed her from enemy control, and afterwards saved {{AP|a Pokémon|Pikachu}} falling from [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]. Alain finally introduces himself, admitting that he and Charizard want to master Mega Evolution. Mairin is intrigued by the temporary phenomenon known as Mega Evolution, to which Alain admits is still a big mystery. He recalls his time as one of {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s aide, where he first learned of Mega Evolution. Determined to learn more, Alain set off on a journey to search for a Mega Stone, and Professor Sycamore allowed him to take a {{p|Charmander}} along. Suddenly, he receives a call where to go next, with Mairin tagging along, her curiosity piqued.


Mairin finds Alain in some old ruins. Inside, Alain finds a [[Mega Stone]], but is troubled to what Pokémon it corresponds to. As he walks out, a man named [[Remo]] challenges him to battle, claiming that he needs the Mega Stone to bring it to his boss. Alain accepts, and Remo introduces to Charizard a Garchomp, Mega Evolved. The two Pokémon have an air battle, both suffering serious wounds after a fall, with Charizard winning and Garchomp collapsing from his wounds. Mairin, with some advice from Alain, catches {{p|Flabebe}}, her first Pokémon with {{p|Chespin}}. They then to heal their Pokémon, Alain leaving to battle, leaving her alone.
Mairin finds Alain in some old ruins. Inside, Alain finds a [[Mega Stone]], but is troubled to what Pokémon it corresponds to. As he walks out, a man named [[Remo]] challenges him to battle, claiming that he needs the Mega Stone to bring it to his boss. Alain accepts, and Remo introduces to Charizard a Garchomp named Garchoo. Keen for a challenge, both opponents immediately Mega Evolve their Pokémon. Garchoo makes the first [[move]], pushing Mega Charizard back with a {{m|Dragon Rush}}. Mega Charizard take to the air before firing at its opponent. Remo orders Garchoo into the air, though Mega Charizard escapes its {{m|Dual Chop}} attack. Alain calls for a Dragon Claw, which exchanges blows with Garchoo’s Dual Chops. An explosive clash sends both sides into the battlefield below, with Charizard winning and Garchoo collapsing from his wounds.  


[[Nurse Joy]] tells Mairin that Alain left to challenge [[Siebold]] of the [[Elite Four]]. Mairin catches up to the two to watch the battle. Charizard faces off against a {{p|Blastoise}}, Siebold's Pokémon. Both Mega Evolve and battle, with Mega Blastoise having the advantage with its {{a|Mega Launcher}} and being a Water-type. Charizard tries to evade Blastoise's attacks but succumbs to its Hydro Pump. On the road again, Mairin wants to follow Alain so she can get a Mega Stone and Mega Evolve her Pokémon so she can beat him. He just shrugs and remembers Professor Sycamore declaring mankind is entering "a time of great change". But woe be in his way, for in a laboratory, there are charts displaying Mega Evolution and its possible power. [[Lysandre|A man]] smiles slyly as he looks for information.
Alain leaves the ruins with his new Mega Stone in hand. He notices Mairin still following him, and orders her to stop. Mairin remains defiant and declares that she will catch plenty of Pokémon and eventually defeat Alain with her own Mega Evolved Pokémon. Alain sarcastically says that he cannot wait. Their sharp exchange is interrupted by a passing [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Yellow Flower]] {{p|Flabébé}}. Mairin orders Chespie use {{m|Pin Missile}}, though Flabébé counters with a {{m|Magical Leaf}}. Chespie tries a {{m|Vine Whip}}, but Flabébé floats out of the way. With some advice from Alain, switches tactics and {{status|poison}}s Flabébé with {{m|Toxic}} attack. She catches Flabébé, who she nicknames Bébé, her first Pokémon. After the successful capture, they rush to the nearest [[Pokémon Center]] to have Bébé recover. Mairin realizes Alain has disappeared again, to which [[Nurse Joy]] reveals that she informed Alain that [[Siebold]] of the [[Elite Four]] operates a restaurant nearby.
 
In the kitchen, one of the waiters informs Siebold of a promising challenger. Siebold walks over to Alain's table and instantly notices Alain's [[Mega Ring]], and promptly guides him and Mairin through to the battlefield. Siebold queries Alain about his choice of Charizard, a {{type|Fire}} with a big disadvantage against his {{type|Water}} {{p|Blastoise}}. Alain stands by his choice, remarking that his [[friendship]] with Charizard goes beyond anything. Alain immediately Mega Evolves his Charizard and starts off the match with a Dragon Claw. Blastoise fires off several {{m|Hydro Pump}}s, but after Mega Charizard evades them, it rockets forward with a {{m|Skull Bash}}. Mega Charizard, however, blocks Blastoise's advance with its Dragon Claws. Alain calls for the main course, to which Siebold activates his Key Stone and Blastoise's [[Blastoisinite]] evolves it into Mega Blastoise. Mega Charizard prepares to land a Steel Wing attack, but is battered down by Blastoise using {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. Siebold remarks that Mega Blastoise has an added advantage with its {{a|Mega Launcher}} [[Ability]]. He orders another Hydro Pump, though Mega Charizard flies ahead. Mega Blastoise readies a {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, which collides with a Flamethrower attack, pushing both sides back. Mega Charizard returns to grab a hold of its opponent's shell before delivering a close-range Dragon Claw. Siebold calls for the finishing blow, and a Dragon Pulse defeats Charizard. Nonetheless, Siebold is impressed by Alain's performance.
 
On the road again, Mairin wants to follow Alain so she can get a Mega Stone and Mega Evolve her Pokémon to beat him. He just shrugs and remembers Professor Sycamore declaring mankind is entering "a time of great change". But woe be in his way, with [[Lysandre]], in his laboratory, also interested in the possibilities and immense power offered by Mega Evolution.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* [[Alain]] is introduced.
* [[Alain]], a {{pkmn|Trainer}} wielding [[Mega Evolution]], meets [[Mairin]], a beginning Trainer.
* Alain meets [[Mairin]], a beginning {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
* Alain finds a [[Gyaradosite]].
* Alain finds a [[Gyaradosite]].
* Mairin {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{p|Flabébé}}, which she [[nickname]]s "Bébé".
* Mairin {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{p|Flabébé}}, which she [[nickname]]s "Bébé".
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====Pokémon debuts====
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* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{me|Absol}}
* {{me|Absol}}
* {{me|Blastoise}}
* {{me|Blastoise}}
* {{me|Garchomp}}
* {{me|Garchomp}}
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Yellow Flower}})
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{form|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Yellow Flower}})
* {{me|Venusaur}}
* {{me|Venusaur}}
* {{me|Charizard}} Y
* {{me|Charizard}} Y
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* {{me|Lucario}}
* {{me|Abomasnow}}
* {{me|Abomasnow}}
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* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])


==Characters==
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* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]]; {{OP|Alain|Charizard}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]]; {{OP|Alain|Charizard}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ([[Mairin]]'s; [[Chespie]])
* {{p|Chespin}} ([[Mairin]]'s; [[Chespie]])
* {{p|Flabébé}} ([[Mairin]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Yellow Flower}}; Bébé; new)
* {{p|Flabébé}} ([[Mairin]]'s; {{form|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Yellow Flower}}; Bébé; new)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}}; flashback)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blastoise]]; [[Siebold]]'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Siebold]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Blastoise]])
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Absol]]; [[Astrid]]'s)
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Astrid]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Absol]])
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]]; [[Remo]]'s; Garchoo)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Remo]]'s; Garchoo; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]])
* {{p|Smeargle}}
* {{p|Smeargle}}
* {{p|Gallade}}
* {{p|Gallade}}
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{{cast|Kalos|Remo|Marc Thompson|Louie|Kōichi Yamadera|ルイ|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Kalos|Siebold|Eli James|Zumi|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Hiroyuki Yoshino|ズミ|吉野裕行}}
{{cast|Kalos|Siebold|Eli James|Zumi|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Hiroyuki Yoshino|ズミ|吉野裕行}}
{{cast|Kalos|Lysandre|H.D. Quinn|Fleur-de-lis|Hideaki Tezuka|フラダリ|手塚秀彰}}
{{cast|Kalos|Lysandre|H.D. Quinn|Fuladari|Hideaki Tezuka|フラダリ|手塚秀彰}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This special aired between [[XY021]] and [[XY022]] in Japan.
* In Japan, this special aired between [[XY021]] and [[XY022]]. In the United States, this special aired between ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'' and ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]''.
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} narrate the preview for the [[XY022|next episode]].
* This is the first appearance of a male {{p|Garchomp}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This is the first appearance of a male {{p|Garchomp}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This is the first time multiple [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon are featured simultaneously in the anime.
* This is the first time multiple [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon are featured simultaneously in the anime.
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** {{p|Scizor}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP154|Mastering Current Events!]]''.
** {{p|Scizor}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP154|Mastering Current Events!]]''.
** {{p|Venusaur}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
** {{p|Venusaur}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
* This episode marks the debut of {{m|Blast Burn}} in the anime.
* This episode marks the [[List of moves by anime debut|debut]] of {{m|Blast Burn}} in the anime, despite it having existed since [[Generation III]].
** With this, all [[Move variations|variations]] of {{m|Hyper Beam}} have been featured in the anime.
** With this, all [[Move variations|variations]] of {{m|Hyper Beam}} have been featured in the anime.
* This is the first time {{m|Toxic}} has been used by a non-{{type|Poison}} Pokémon in the anime.
* This is the first time {{m|Toxic}} has been used by a non-{{type|Poison}} Pokémon in the anime.
* Excluding [[Pikachu short]]s, this is the first dubbed special not narrated by [[Rodger Parsons]] or [[Mike Pollock]].
* Excluding [[Pikachu short]]s, this is the first dubbed special not narrated by [[Rodger Parsons]] or [[Mike Pollock]].
* Mairin references {{Ash}} and the events of ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''.
* Mairin references {{Ash}} and the events of ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''.
* Excluding flashbacks, this episode marks the only time Alain has been seen losing a battle with another {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
* Excluding flashbacks, this marks the only time Alain is seen losing a battle with another {{pkmn|Trainer}} in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''.
* Despite Mairin {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} a {{p|Flabébé}} in this episode, it's not seen during any of her future appearances.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the flashback in which {{an|Professor Sycamore}} appears, his female Garchomp has a cut on her fin, a male-only trait.
* In the flashback in which {{an|Professor Sycamore}} appears, his female {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}} has a cut on her fin, a male-only trait.
* In the credits of the English dub, [[Astrid]]'s voice actress, [[Kate Bristol]], is incorrectly credited as "Kate Briston".
* In the credits of the English dub, [[Astrid]]'s voice actress, [[Kate Bristol]], is incorrectly credited as "Kate Briston".


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Mega Evolution Special I
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ポケットモンスターXY特別編 最強メガシンカ ～Act I～
Pocket Monsters XY Special Episode: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act I~
First broadcast
Japan April 3, 2014
United States May 31, 2014
English themes
Opening None
Ending Mega Evolution Theme
Japanese themes
Opening None
Ending メガＶ（メガボルト）
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
No additional credits are available at this time.

Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special I (Japanese: ポケットモンスターXY特別編 最強メガシンカ ～Act I～ Pocket Monsters XY Special Episode: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act I~) is the first Mega Evolution Special and the first special episode of Pokémon the Series: XY. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2014 and in the United States on May 31, 2014.

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Alain and his Charizard are on a mission to seek out and challenge Mega-Evolved Pokémon! They battle and defeat Astrid and her Mega Absol, unaware that they’re being watched. The observer is a young Trainer named Mairin, who’s just started her journey with her Chespin—and who has a lot of questions about Mega Evolution! Alain tells her he doesn’t have all the answers, but she’s still asking questions when he gets a call and has to leave.

She follows him to a cave, where he finds a Mega Stone. When he emerges, he’s challenged by Dragon Tamer Remo and his Mega Garchomp—with the Mega Stone on the line! Alain wins again, and afterward, Mairin tells him that she wants to learn to use Mega Evolution, too. But first, she’ll have to catch some more Pokémon!

Alain helps Mairin catch a Flabébé, and then he disappears when she takes it to a Pokémon Center. Nurse Joy tells Mairin that he went to a nearby restaurant to challenge the owner, Siebold of the Elite Four, and his Mega Blastoise. Mairin catches up just in time to watch the battle! The type disadvantage is too much for Charizard to overcome even after it Mega Evolves, and Alain is defeated—but Siebold is impressed with his strength. After the battle, Alain continues his journey, and Mairin is determined to go along with him and find a Mega Stone of her own!

Plot

Alain, a determined Trainer who aims to defeat all Mega-Evolved Pokémon using his Mega Charizard X. In his latest battle, he challenges Astrid to Mega Evolve her Absol. Alain starts things off with a Flamethrower, though Absol counters with a Psycho Cut before rushing forward using Megahorn. Charizard, however, grabs its horn to block the attack. At this, Alain suggests they both unleash their full power and Mega Evolve their Pokémon. Astrid complies, tapping her Key Stone earring to activate Absol's Absolite, and transforming it into a fearsome winged beast. Alain follows on with his Charizard Mega Evolving into a Mega Charizard X. Mega Charizard flies into action with Steel Wing, which collides with Absol's counter Megahorn attack. The shockwaves sent through the air get the attention of curious beginner, Mairin, who stops to watch the match unfold. Absol is pushed back by an intense Dragon Claw and Flamethrower. Mega Charizard prevails by using Blast Burn to counter Absol's Dark Pulse. With the match over, both Mega Absol and Charizard revert back to their typical forms. Astrid is impressed by Alain’s remarkable strength, and he replies that he hopes to face other powerful Trainers like her in the future.

While Alain and Charizard take a break by a river, Alain senses that he is being watched and orders the person to show themselves. Mairin and her Chespin nicknamed Chespie nervously emerge from hiding, before admitting they watched the battle that just unfolded. Alain is confused and asks if she wants a battle. Mairin replies with absolutely not, as she is just a beginning Trainer. But then she brings up gossip from Lumiose City that a rampaging Garchomp ran loose and that a Trainer freed her from enemy control, and afterwards saved a Pokémon falling from Prism Tower. Alain finally introduces himself, admitting that he and Charizard want to master Mega Evolution. Mairin is intrigued by the temporary phenomenon known as Mega Evolution, to which Alain admits is still a big mystery. He recalls his time as one of Professor Sycamore's aide, where he first learned of Mega Evolution. Determined to learn more, Alain set off on a journey to search for a Mega Stone, and Professor Sycamore allowed him to take a Charmander along. Suddenly, he receives a call where to go next, with Mairin tagging along, her curiosity piqued.

Mairin finds Alain in some old ruins. Inside, Alain finds a Mega Stone, but is troubled to what Pokémon it corresponds to. As he walks out, a man named Remo challenges him to battle, claiming that he needs the Mega Stone to bring it to his boss. Alain accepts, and Remo introduces to Charizard a Garchomp named Garchoo. Keen for a challenge, both opponents immediately Mega Evolve their Pokémon. Garchoo makes the first move, pushing Mega Charizard back with a Dragon Rush. Mega Charizard take to the air before firing at its opponent. Remo orders Garchoo into the air, though Mega Charizard escapes its Dual Chop attack. Alain calls for a Dragon Claw, which exchanges blows with Garchoo’s Dual Chops. An explosive clash sends both sides into the battlefield below, with Charizard winning and Garchoo collapsing from his wounds.

Alain leaves the ruins with his new Mega Stone in hand. He notices Mairin still following him, and orders her to stop. Mairin remains defiant and declares that she will catch plenty of Pokémon and eventually defeat Alain with her own Mega Evolved Pokémon. Alain sarcastically says that he cannot wait. Their sharp exchange is interrupted by a passing Yellow Flower Flabébé. Mairin orders Chespie use Pin Missile, though Flabébé counters with a Magical Leaf. Chespie tries a Vine Whip, but Flabébé floats out of the way. With some advice from Alain, switches tactics and poisons Flabébé with Toxic attack. She catches Flabébé, who she nicknames Bébé, her first Pokémon. After the successful capture, they rush to the nearest Pokémon Center to have Bébé recover. Mairin realizes Alain has disappeared again, to which Nurse Joy reveals that she informed Alain that Siebold of the Elite Four operates a restaurant nearby.

In the kitchen, one of the waiters informs Siebold of a promising challenger. Siebold walks over to Alain's table and instantly notices Alain's Mega Ring, and promptly guides him and Mairin through to the battlefield. Siebold queries Alain about his choice of Charizard, a Fire-type with a big disadvantage against his Water-type Blastoise. Alain stands by his choice, remarking that his friendship with Charizard goes beyond anything. Alain immediately Mega Evolves his Charizard and starts off the match with a Dragon Claw. Blastoise fires off several Hydro Pumps, but after Mega Charizard evades them, it rockets forward with a Skull Bash. Mega Charizard, however, blocks Blastoise's advance with its Dragon Claws. Alain calls for the main course, to which Siebold activates his Key Stone and Blastoise's Blastoisinite evolves it into Mega Blastoise. Mega Charizard prepares to land a Steel Wing attack, but is battered down by Blastoise using Dragon Pulse. Siebold remarks that Mega Blastoise has an added advantage with its Mega Launcher Ability. He orders another Hydro Pump, though Mega Charizard flies ahead. Mega Blastoise readies a Power-Up Punch, which collides with a Flamethrower attack, pushing both sides back. Mega Charizard returns to grab a hold of its opponent's shell before delivering a close-range Dragon Claw. Siebold calls for the finishing blow, and a Dragon Pulse defeats Charizard. Nonetheless, Siebold is impressed by Alain's performance.

On the road again, Mairin wants to follow Alain so she can get a Mega Stone and Mega Evolve her Pokémon to beat him. He just shrugs and remembers Professor Sycamore declaring mankind is entering "a time of great change". But woe be in his way, with Lysandre, in his laboratory, also interested in the possibilities and immense power offered by Mega Evolution.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

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Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Cast

Cast
Alain Jonathan Silver Alain Kenshō Ono アラン 小野賢章
Mairin Zoe Martin Manon Mikako Komatsu マノン 小松未可子
Narration H.D. Quinn Narration Hideaki Tezuka ナレーション 手塚秀彰
Special appearances by
Astrid Kate Bristol Ayaka Miyuu Sawai アヤカ 沢井美優
Remo Marc Thompson Louie Kōichi Yamadera ルイ 山寺宏一
Siebold Eli James Zumi Hiroyuki Yoshino ズミ 吉野裕行
Lysandre H.D. Quinn Fuladari Hideaki Tezuka フラダリ 手塚秀彰
Professor Sycamore (anime) Jake Paque Platane Hiroshi Tsuchida プラターヌ 土門大

Staff

Animation supervisor *
アニメーション監修
  • Masaaki Iwane
  • 岩根雅明
Screenplay
  • Atsuhiro Tomioka
  • 冨岡淳広
Storyboard
  • Yūji Asada
  • 浅田裕二
Key animator
  • Masaaki Iwane
  • 岩根雅明
Chief animation supervisor
  • Toshihito Hirooka
  • 広岡トシヒト
Director
監督
  • Yūji Asada
  • 浅田裕二

Trivia

Errors

  • In the flashback in which Professor Sycamore appears, his female Garchomp has a cut on her fin, a male-only trait.
  • In the credits of the English dub, Astrid's voice actress, Kate Bristol, is incorrectly credited as "Kate Briston".

Dub edits

  • In the Hindi dub, the intro scene with the multiple Mega Evolved Pokémon and the title card was skipped, and the episode started directly from the scene after the title card.

In other languages



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