Preview SM136: Rising Fire! There's More Than One Rival!!

[BigDocFan]

resolve the Mohn Plot in SM unless they decide to give Mohn a special like they did with Yvetal.

I hope they don't do it that way, would love to see Ash return home knowing Lillie has been reunited with her family

 

[RileyXY1]

I hope they don't do it that way, would love to see Ash return home knowing Lillie has been reunited with her family

But now, the only way they could do this arc without having it be rushed is to have it interrupt the league.

 

[BigDocFan]

But now, the only way they could do this arc without having it be rushed is to have it interrupt the league.

I get the feeling that Sun and Moon will have quite a few more episodes to come, even after the league

 

[RileyXY1]

I get the feeling that Sun and Moon will have quite a few more episodes to come, even after the league

Except Sword & Shield comes out in November, and they're going to need to end SM soon so they can start the Galar anime.

 

[KyseL]

Well, Alain was more relevant in the Mega Evolution specials, and became more important when the plot merged with the main series, catalysing the Flare finale.

But those specials had no relevance whatsoever to the main series (at the time). By the time Ash learned about Alain's existence we were already near the final stretch of the show.

 

[BigDocFan]

Except Sword & Shield comes out in November, and they're going to need to end SM soon so they can start the Galar anime.

I'm only guessing here but we have less than 3 months after this episode so maybe about 12 episodes

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

Except Sword & Shield comes out in November, and they're going to need to end SM soon so they can start the Galar anime.

There's plenty of weeks left before November.

 

[BigDocFan]

There's plenty of weeks left before November.

8 to 12 weeks, depends on when they start the series (usually mid-late November) so plenty of time if they continue at 1 a week

 

[RileyXY1]

There's plenty of weeks left before November.

They usually have breaks between the end of a saga and the beginning of the next one so that they can air post-saga specials.

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

They usually have breaks between the end of a saga and the beginning of the next one so that they can air post-saga specials.

We can't be sure if we'll have such specials. Sun & Moon has already broken many traditions.

 

[MarshiyanMisutaa]

I'm leaving this here:

SM137 - September 1, 2019
SM138 - September 8, 2019
SM139 - September 15, 2019
SM140 - September 22, 2019
SM141 - September 29, 2019
SM142 - October 6, 2019
SM143 - October 13, 2019
SM144 - October 20, 2019
SM145 - October 27, 2019
SM Special I - November 3, 2019
SM Special II - November 10, 2019
SwSh Games - November 15, 2019
SwSh001 & SwSh002 - November 17, 2019

 

[BigDocFan]

145 episodes sounds reasonable, plus any specials they might decide to have, Serena visiting Alola maybe

 

[Daenerys]

So Ash vs. Guzma is happening here. Good. Still hoping it's a 3 against 3 match because I'm beginning to feel underwhelmed by all the 1 vs. 1 skirmishes.

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

So Ash vs. Guzma is happening here. Good. Still hoping it's a 3 against 3 match because I'm beginning to feel underwhelmed by all the 1 vs. 1 skirmishes.

Since all semifinalists have at least three Pokémon, I think it's more than likely.

 

[MarshiyanMisutaa]

"Rising Fire" in the title makes me think that first half will focus on the end of Gladio vs Kaki, while the second part is a preparation for Guzma vs Satoshi.

 

[UxieLover1994]

My expectations is that Gladion beats Kiawe. Ash vs. Guzma can go either way; either Ash beats Guzma, then loses to Gladion because of the status quo, or Guzma beats Ash and goes either way with Gladion. If he wins and becomes the champion, it would be a great way to set up a potential final arc with Team Skull where he finally gets his revenge, making good use of the last remaining episodes.

But alas, I'm expecting this to go to waste with Ash winning the semi-final, then losing to Gladion.

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

But alas, I'm expecting this to go to waste with Ash winning the semi-final, then losing to Gladion.

The hints suggests that he'll get to battle the Masked Royal.

 

[SammyW27]

Ah heck, it won't take much to get Mohn back. It probably be a 2-parter, if even that given this saga's pacing and hatred of plot.

For a while I thought they'd have an arc to FINALLY do something with all those Mythicals, but now feel like that Magearna will just be a big wind-up toy, while Shaymin will go into Sky Forme to blast off the TRio, then leave.

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

Ah heck, it won't take much to get Mohn back. It probably be a 2-parter, if even that given this saga's pacing and hatred of plot.

For a while I thought they'd have an arc to FINALLY do something with all those Mythicals, but now feel like that Magearna will just be a big wind-up toy, while Shaymin will go into Sky Forme to blast off the TRio, then leave.

I'm going to resist my temptation to post a sarcastic comment and instead just say that I have a much more positive view and hopes for the post-League stuff.

 

[Nicolas721]

This has to be one of the worst titles ever...We've known that "there´s more than one rival" since SM128. I know its likely a reference to the fact that we'll see two battles in this episode but it doesn't sound right.

"Rising Fire" in the title makes me think that first half will focus on the end of Gladio vs Kaki, while the second part is a preparation for Guzma vs Satoshi.

I thought the same thing. It could also be either a reference to Torracat battle, or maybe Guzma will own the fan favorite Volcarona.