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'''Origins of Mega Evolution!''' (Japanese: '''マスタータワー！メガシンカの歴史！！''' ''{{tt|Master Tower|Tower of Mastery}}! The History of Mega Evolution!!'') is the 43rd episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 842nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 18, 2014 and in the United States on November 8, 2014.
'''Origins of Mega Evolution!''' (Japanese: '''マスタータワー！メガシンカの歴史！！''' ''{{tt|Master Tower|Tower of Mastery}}! The History of Mega Evolution!!'') is the 43rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 842nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 18, 2014 and in the United States on November 8, 2014.
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==Blurb==
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<i>Our heroes have arrived in Shalour City, but the Gym is inside the Tower of Mastery, which sits on an island with no apparent way to get there. Korrina comes to meet them and advises patience, which gives Ash some extra time to train! His Pokémon have really picked up on Tierno's rhythmic battle style, but it seems Ash doesn't quite have the dancing skills to pull it off.
<i>Our heroes have arrived in Shalour City, but the Gym is inside the Tower of Mastery, which sits on an island with no apparent way to get there. Korrina comes to meet them and advises patience, which gives Ash some extra time to train! His Pokémon have really picked up on Tierno's rhythmic battle style, but it seems Ash doesn't quite have the dancing skills to pull it off.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
The heroes arrive in Shalour City and go the the Pokémon Center to see Nurse Joy, who heals their Pokémon. Ash goes to challenge Korrina, but Clemont worries they are tough opponents, while Serena reminds Ash he has not mastered the dance moves Tierno showed him. Ash believes he will find a strategy and will give his best in defeating Korrina. They come out and see the Gym is supposed to be on an island. However, Ash is frustrated, as there are no bridges to cross to that island. Suddenly, Korrina and Lucario appear, telling Ash his heart will show him the path to power and welcome the heroes to Shalour City. Ash confirms he came to challenge Korrina, who has kept a perfect track. Clemont asks how will they come to the Gym, but Korrina replies they can't, shocking Ash.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at [[Shalour City]] for Ash's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Korrina}}. At the [[Pokémon Center]], Ash is excited, but {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Serena}} are worried about Korrina's strength. The group rush outside and look out to the [[Tower of Mastery]], also the location of the [[Shalour Gym]], but Ash is left frustrated that the structure is surrounded by water at the moment. Soon, Korrina, who had been expecting them, and her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} show up. She comments that Ash must be fully prepared to battle the Gym. Ash is confident, though Serena remains worried that he hadn't yet come up with a strategy yet. Korrina then states that she has not lost to a single challenger [[XY034|since she last saw them]]. Korrina admits that it will be sometime before they can reach the Gym, much to Ash's frustration.  


Korrina tells one must wait patiently for a fight, as her grandpa taught all these wise lines. Ash wants to battle now, but Clemont replies he could train for the battle instead. Ash sends his Pokémon, so Korrina sees Ash got a Hawlucha and Fletchling evolved. Korrina sees she shouldn't watch them train, but Ash does not mind, as he has nothing to hide in the battle. He goes to practice with his Pokémon the dancing style Tierno showed. Clemont starts the music, causing the Pokémon to dance, even Chespin joins the training. Serena, Clemont and Bonnie see everyone but Ash dances well. Bonnie laughs, though Korrina and Lucario are surprised at this training. Clemont has a glint in the eye and makes a new device to improve Ash's dancing, attaching it to Ash's limbs. Clemont activates the machine, forcing Ash to dance. Clemont speeds it up, causing Ash to be spinned too much. The machine works too much and explodes.
Clemont suggests that Ash could train more since Korrina has also become stronger. Ash agrees, calling out his Pokémon to begin training. Korrina suggests that she should leave, as watching would give away Ash's strategy. However, Ash is fine with Korrina staying, and Clemont takes out his gramophone so that Ash could start practising his 'moving and grooving' strategy. As they begin to dance, Ash's Pokemon, along with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} are dancing well, however, Ash seems to be having trouble coordinating himself. Clemont in response takes out his "[[Clemontic Gear|Not-A-Very-Good-Dancer Automated Good Dancing Device]]" which he designed to help anyone to find their rhythm. The machine clamps around Ash and is switched on to full power. Being moved by the device, Ash begins to dance properly. Clemont increases the speed of the device, but this causes the machine to start spiralling out of control. Clemont attempts to stop it to no avail and the machine subsequently explodes. Next, Serena volunteers to teach Ash to dance. This continues into the afternoon, and despite the practice, Ash doesn't seem to have improved in his dancing skills. Clemont comments that maybe the rhythmic battling style isn't for Ash.  


Clemont apologises to Ash, as the machine blew up. Serena offers to teach Ash, as she knows how to dance. Moments later, Ash falls down from exhaustion, but he still does not know how to dance. Clemont tells that everyone has things they are good or bad at. Ash still thanks Clemont and Serena. Korrina tells it is time to cross the island. At the beach, the heroes see the sea retreats, forming a path to the island. After reaching the island, Korrina points out the Gym is inside the Master Tower. Ash goes inside, but Gurkinn appears and goes to tell them a story, which is the rule to anyone that comes to the island. They go inside the tower, though Korrina whispers to Ash her grandpa's stories are long. Gurkinn shows them the statue of Mega Lucario and begins to tell the story.
Korrina then calls out to Ash that soon they will be able to cross over to the Tower of Mastery. Waiting at the beach, the group watch as the tides part, revealing a path to the island. The group walk across in wonder, and Ash eagerly begins to rush into the Tower. However, [[Gurkinn|Korrina's grandfather]] interrupts Ash, as he comes out to greet the group outside. In a dramatic voice, he announces that they must listen to the rules before entering the Tower of Mastery. He then invites them inside, and as the group enter, they marvel at the large statue of Mega {{p|Lucario}} inside the Tower. Gurkinn then begins to tell them a story concerning his ancestor and [[Mega Evolution]]. A young man with his Lucario, who had found two peculiar stones at this location. With these, they then achieved the world's first Mega Evolution. Ever since, Gurkinn's family have lived and guarded Mega Evolution island. Korrina exclaims that she wants to be as strong as her grandfather and her ancestor. Serena comments that she thinks Korrina is already strong, but Gurkinn interrupts, saying that she was not ready to be handed down the 'Scroll of Secrets' – a hidden family treasure which lists all one needs to know to be a [[Gym Leader]]. Ash's belly then rumbles, and Korrina suggests that the group have dinner and leave the Gym battle for tomorrow.  


A man and his Lucario came on this island to search for knowledge. They saw two stones and picked them up. This caused them to react, causing Lucario to evolve into Mega Lucario, which was the first Mega Evolution in the world. The heroes are amazed and see Korrina is already a great Gym Leader, as she knows how to evolve Lucario. Gurkinn disagrees, finding her unworthy of having the secret document, rules that a Gym Leader should have. The heroes would like to see it, but Gurkinn responds only those that proved themselves can see it. Ash gets hungry, so they all agree to have dinner and stay in the tower. Team Rocket overheard the story and plan on stealing the document. They search Gurkinn's room, but Jessie nearly knocked the books and a vase down, but James and Meowth caught those in time. They search in the twerps' room, but found nothing. However, they see that they haven't looked on the statue.
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is listening on, and plans to steal the Scroll of Secrets to hand it to {{an|Giovanni|their boss}}. While the others are sleeping, Team Rocket search inside Gurkinn's room for the scroll, but leave empty-handed. They then search the room where the others are sleeping, but also find no luck in finding the scroll there. Standing in front of the Mega Lucario statue, Team Rocket ponder about where the scroll is when {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} points towards the statue. [[Jessie]] then decides to search inside the statue. Using ropes, they climb the statue, and inspect inside Lucario's mouth. {{MTR}} reaches inside the statue's mouth and finds the scroll, but as he takes it out, an alarm begins to ring.  


They climb up and James puts his hand in the mouth of the statue. It opens and Meowth finds the secret documents. However, this triggers the alarm, causing the heroes, Korrina and Gurkinn to encounter Team Rocket. Korrina and Ash speed up, while James sends Inkay, who uses Psybeam, causing a gap in the floor. Korrina almost falls down, but Ash and Lucario catch her. Inkay uses Psybeam once more, but Pikachu cancels it using Thunderbolt. Team Rocket goes out of the tower to their balloon, but Pikachu pierces the balloon with Iron Tail,  preventing their escape and enraging Meowth and James. Jessie sends Pumpkaboo, while Korrina decides to handle the situation herself. Inkay uses Psybeam, which Lucario dodges. Pumpkaboo uses Shadow Ball, but Lucario throws it back using Bone Rush. Team Rocket are very angry, so they all attack in same time. Pumpkaboo uses Shadow Ball, Inkay attempts to use Tackle, and Meowth tries to use Fury Swipes, but Lucario dodges all 3 attacks. Korrina uses the Mega Stone, evolving Lucario into Mega Lucario.
Gurkinn runs out in a  panic and sees Team Rocket with the scroll. In the meantime the others have also woken up. Gurkinn then begins to run after Team Rocket, but begins to fall behind and is left exhausted. The others instead run after Team Rocket. To block their path, [[James's Inkay]] uses {{m|Psybeam}}, destroying the path in front of them. Inkay begins to attack with Psybeam again, but is intercepted by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Ash, Pikachu, Korrina and Lucario then resume running after Team Rocket. Outside, Team Rocket scurry to their waiting hot air balloon, only for Pikachu to destroy it with his {{m|Iron Tail}}. Jessie then begins battling by calling out her {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}, though Korrina decides to take on Team Rocket by herself. Korrina's Lucario uses {{m|Bone Rush}} to deflect Pumpkaboo's {{m|Shadow Ball}}, and Ash exclaims that Korrina and Lucario are in perfect sync. Team Rocket order a triple assault, though Lucario dodges Pumpkaboo, Inkay and Meowth's attempts, and Korrina then decides to Mega Evolve Lucario. The Mega Evolution is successful, and Mega Lucario sends Team Rocket blasting off. Korrina manages to catch the stolen Scroll of Secrets and returns it to her grandfather. At the group's request, Gurkinn decides to read out the Scroll of Secrets since they had retrieved it. In an anticlimax, the scroll, rather than revealing deep secrets about Mega Evolution, reveals general ground rules written by Gurkinn.


Pumpkaboo uses Shadow Ball, but Mega Lucario throws it away with Bone Rush, causing Team Rocket to blast off. Korrina retrieves the document, while Ash acknowledges Korrina trained Lucario well. Seeing that Korrina saved the document, Gurkinn reads it: one must wake up early, eat and drink moderately, be organized and wash hands when coming from outdoors. Serena questions if the document is really secret, but Gurkinn tells these are facts to become a great Gym Leader, as he wrote them himself. Clemont wonders if there is anything about history or Mega Evolution. Gurkinn responds there is nothing about it, causing everyone to fall down in disappointment.
The next day, the Gym battle between Korrina and Ash begins. Korrina makes a dramatic entrance with her [[Roller Skates|roller skates]] and exclaims that they are finally battling.
 
Next day, Ash faces Korrina, who slides using her roller skates. Ash admits he is excited, but Serena and Clemont worry if he will do well, while Bonnie supports Ash to do his best.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Shalour City]] and meet up with {{an|Korrina}} again.
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* Ash prepares to start his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with Korrina.
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* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}})
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* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
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==Trivia==  
==Trivia==  
[[File:Title Card XY Korrina.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Korrina for this episode]]
[[File:XY Title Card Korrina.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Korrina for this episode]]
* [[Mega Evolution Pokédex Short|Mairin's Mega Evolution Journal]]: {{me|Swampert}}
* [[Mega Evolution Pokédex Short|Mairin's Mega Evolution Journal]]: {{me|Swampert}}
* This is the first time that the Pokémon Quiz segment features a Pokémon that has already been featured. In this case, {{p|Fletchinder}} was featured [[XY020|22 episodes ago]].
* This is the first time that the [[Pokémon Quiz]] segment features a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has already been featured. In this case, {{p|Fletchinder}} was featured [[XY020|22 episodes ago]].
* The time between this episode's Japanese version's airing and its dubbed version's airing is only 51 days, breaking the record of the shortest gap between the airing of the Japanese version and the regular dubbed version of an episode, not taking into account the {{series|XY}} sneak peek event.
* The time between this episode's Japanese airing and its English [[dub]] airing is 51 days, breaking the record of the shortest gap between the airing of the Japanese version and the English-language dubbed version of an episode, not taking into account ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' sneak peek event.
* This is the first main series episode to use music from ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' and its corresponding short, ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]''.


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Origins of Mega Evolution!
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XY043   EP842
マスタータワー！メガシンカの歴史！！
Master Tower! The History of Mega Evolution!!
First broadcast
Japan September 18, 2014
United States November 8, 2014
English themes
Opening Pokémon Theme (Version XY)
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening メガＶ（メガボルト）
Ending ピースマイル！
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 面出明美 Akemi Omode
Storyboard 尼野浩正 Hiromasa Amano
Assistant director 渡辺正彦 Masahiko Watanabe
Animation director 夏目久仁彦 Kunihiko Natsume
No additional credits are available at this time.

Origins of Mega Evolution! (Japanese: マスタータワー！メガシンカの歴史！！ Master Tower! The History of Mega Evolution!!) is the 43rd episode of Pokémon the Series: XY, and the 842nd episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on September 18, 2014 and in the United States on November 8, 2014.

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Blurb

Our heroes have arrived in Shalour City, but the Gym is inside the Tower of Mastery, which sits on an island with no apparent way to get there. Korrina comes to meet them and advises patience, which gives Ash some extra time to train! His Pokémon have really picked up on Tierno's rhythmic battle style, but it seems Ash doesn't quite have the dancing skills to pull it off.

Low tide reveals the path to the island, and our heroes cross, eager for a Gym battle—but first, Gurkinn has a history lesson for them. He tells how one of his ancestors discovered Mega Evolution along with his partner, Lucario, and mentions the family's treasured Scroll of Secrets...which catches Team Rocket's attention. The villains try to steal the scroll, but Korrina and her Mega Lucario quickly send them blasting off again!

As thanks, Gurkinn decides to let his granddaughter and our heroes see the Scroll of Secrets. Much to their dismay, the "secrets" turn out to be his own common-sense rules for life, rather than any new information about Mega Evolution. But there's no time for disappointment—it's time for Ash and Korrina's Gym battle!

Plot

Ash and his friends arrive at Shalour City for Ash's Gym battle against Korrina. At the Pokémon Center, Ash is excited, but Clemont and Serena are worried about Korrina's strength. The group rush outside and look out to the Tower of Mastery, also the location of the Shalour Gym, but Ash is left frustrated that the structure is surrounded by water at the moment. Soon, Korrina, who had been expecting them, and her Lucario show up. She comments that Ash must be fully prepared to battle the Gym. Ash is confident, though Serena remains worried that he hadn't yet come up with a strategy yet. Korrina then states that she has not lost to a single challenger since she last saw them. Korrina admits that it will be sometime before they can reach the Gym, much to Ash's frustration.

Clemont suggests that Ash could train more since Korrina has also become stronger. Ash agrees, calling out his Pokémon to begin training. Korrina suggests that she should leave, as watching would give away Ash's strategy. However, Ash is fine with Korrina staying, and Clemont takes out his gramophone so that Ash could start practising his 'moving and grooving' strategy. As they begin to dance, Ash's Pokemon, along with Chespin are dancing well, however, Ash seems to be having trouble coordinating himself. Clemont in response takes out his "Not-A-Very-Good-Dancer Automated Good Dancing Device" which he designed to help anyone to find their rhythm. The machine clamps around Ash and is switched on to full power. Being moved by the device, Ash begins to dance properly. Clemont increases the speed of the device, but this causes the machine to start spiralling out of control. Clemont attempts to stop it to no avail and the machine subsequently explodes. Next, Serena volunteers to teach Ash to dance. This continues into the afternoon, and despite the practice, Ash doesn't seem to have improved in his dancing skills. Clemont comments that maybe the rhythmic battling style isn't for Ash.

Korrina then calls out to Ash that soon they will be able to cross over to the Tower of Mastery. Waiting at the beach, the group watch as the tides part, revealing a path to the island. The group walk across in wonder, and Ash eagerly begins to rush into the Tower. However, Korrina's grandfather interrupts Ash, as he comes out to greet the group outside. In a dramatic voice, he announces that they must listen to the rules before entering the Tower of Mastery. He then invites them inside, and as the group enter, they marvel at the large statue of Mega Lucario inside the Tower. Gurkinn then begins to tell them a story concerning his ancestor and Mega Evolution. A young man with his Lucario, who had found two peculiar stones at this location. With these, they then achieved the world's first Mega Evolution. Ever since, Gurkinn's family have lived and guarded Mega Evolution island. Korrina exclaims that she wants to be as strong as her grandfather and her ancestor. Serena comments that she thinks Korrina is already strong, but Gurkinn interrupts, saying that she was not ready to be handed down the 'Scroll of Secrets' – a hidden family treasure which lists all one needs to know to be a Gym Leader. Ash's belly then rumbles, and Korrina suggests that the group have dinner and leave the Gym battle for tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is listening on, and plans to steal the Scroll of Secrets to hand it to their boss. While the others are sleeping, Team Rocket search inside Gurkinn's room for the scroll, but leave empty-handed. They then search the room where the others are sleeping, but also find no luck in finding the scroll there. Standing in front of the Mega Lucario statue, Team Rocket ponder about where the scroll is when Wobbuffet points towards the statue. Jessie then decides to search inside the statue. Using ropes, they climb the statue, and inspect inside Lucario's mouth. Meowth reaches inside the statue's mouth and finds the scroll, but as he takes it out, an alarm begins to ring.

Gurkinn runs out in a panic and sees Team Rocket with the scroll. In the meantime the others have also woken up. Gurkinn then begins to run after Team Rocket, but begins to fall behind and is left exhausted. The others instead run after Team Rocket. To block their path, James's Inkay uses Psybeam, destroying the path in front of them. Inkay begins to attack with Psybeam again, but is intercepted by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. Ash, Pikachu, Korrina and Lucario then resume running after Team Rocket. Outside, Team Rocket scurry to their waiting hot air balloon, only for Pikachu to destroy it with his Iron Tail. Jessie then begins battling by calling out her Pumpkaboo, though Korrina decides to take on Team Rocket by herself. Korrina's Lucario uses Bone Rush to deflect Pumpkaboo's Shadow Ball, and Ash exclaims that Korrina and Lucario are in perfect sync. Team Rocket order a triple assault, though Lucario dodges Pumpkaboo, Inkay and Meowth's attempts, and Korrina then decides to Mega Evolve Lucario. The Mega Evolution is successful, and Mega Lucario sends Team Rocket blasting off. Korrina manages to catch the stolen Scroll of Secrets and returns it to her grandfather. At the group's request, Gurkinn decides to read out the Scroll of Secrets since they had retrieved it. In an anticlimax, the scroll, rather than revealing deep secrets about Mega Evolution, reveals general ground rules written by Gurkinn.

The next day, the Gym battle between Korrina and Ash begins. Korrina makes a dramatic entrance with her roller skates and exclaims that they are finally battling.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon Quiz

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Pumpkaboo (US and international)
Pokémon Quiz: Fletchinder (Japan)

Trivia

The title card segment focuses on Korrina for this episode

Errors

  • During the shot of Shalour City at evening, the mountains located behind the city hills are missing.

Dub edits

In other languages



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XY044 : Showdown at the Shalour Gym! →
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