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Preview XYS04: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act IV~

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Also, I wish people had more support for Alain when it comes to his battle against Malva. He could end up defeating her or at least the battle could end in a tie.
The truth is we know he's going to lose to someone (or else what's the point of the bet? He has to lose!) and she seems like the most likely candidate for that. I suppose it could end in a tie and he'd still lose the bet?
 
I think Alain will lose to Malva, hand over the Mega ring and leave the Labs. The Labs being near Anistar city, he will meet the group and hand over the Mega Stone he obtained in Act 1 and they will head to back to Lumiose city, learn that it is Charizardite Y (which it seems to be) and Ash will call his Charizard cause Alain will not be able to Mega Evolve his Charizard into Y form(Anime rules some sort of), and Ash will Mega Evolve his Charizard and we will get to see Ash vs Lysandre first then Ash vs Alain.............just a Theory !!!!!
 
I doubt Alan will defeat Malva. In this show, the E4 are depicted as incredibly powerful trainers and I don't remember ever seeing one of the E4 lose a battle aside from Flint (which basically suggests only the Champion is strong enough to actually defeat them).
 
Also, I wish people had more support for Alain when it comes to his battle against Malva. He could end up defeating her or at least the battle could end in a tie.
The truth is we know he's going to lose to someone (or else what's the point of the bet? He has to lose!) and she seems like the most likely candidate for that. I suppose it could end in a tie and he'd still lose the bet?

If he loses the bet then he has no way of using Mega Evolution and I don't think that should be taken away from him.
 
There's no reason why he can't find another one... and earn it this time. An earnt Mega Ring is surely better than one given to you by a criminal boss?
 
He deserves to lose for making such an stupid bet (?)

Anyway, I'm sure that he will keep the Mega ring, otherwise his encounter with Ash would be pretty pointless. I don't see Alain getting another off-screen either.

Or maybe...the encounter consists in the group helping Alain in finding another Mega ring, but at the end Alain insists that Ash should keep it?
 
There's no reason why he can't find another one... and earn it this time. An earnt Mega Ring is surely better than one given to you by a criminal boss?

I'll admit, it could be interesting for him to have to go and get another Key Stone and Mega Ring, but I don't want him to lose any of them. Plus so what if he was given the Key Stone, I don't think that means that should mean that he deserves it less just because he didn't find it himself. I mean, the Lysandre already had the Key Stone and it should be used by somebody, so what's wrong with Alain being that person?

Alain could get another Key Stone from Sycamore

If he has a spare Key Stone, I'd rather Professor Sycamore give the spare Key Stone to Ash.
 
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If he has a spare Key Stone, I'd rather Professor Sycamore give the spare Key Stone to Ash.

I agree, I'm hoping it will take it's course if Alain shows up in the main anime, with questions like "Ash, have you ever considered mega evolution?" letting that have somewhere to go. But I just fear that we'll only ever see Ash either; master mega evolution once, in an epic battle, OR, just have Charizard mega evolve and that's it. As if Charizard hasn't got enough exposure in the last 20 years...
 
If he loses the bet then he has no way of using Mega Evolution and I don't think that should be taken away from him.
From a storytelling POV there just wouldn't be any point in including the bet if he isn't going to lose it. If they want to make him battle 10 megas he could have just done it - after all isn't he aiming to be the mega mega pokemon master? Losing the mega kit might be the transition mechanism to bring his story into the main anime.
 
I am surprised by the number of people who think Alan is going to lose his Mega Stone and Key Stone. Where I see it as the most impossible scenario, with quite a few reasons.

1. Getta Ban Ban show cased Ash with his Mega Charizard X, which will not make sense if he lost his Mega Stone and Keystone, as he will be meeting Ash without it.

2. Malva is a Team Flare member as we know, and Alan will fight with her, most likely as the last enemy. If Alan wins or ties, he gets to keep his stones; if he lost, there is a high chance Malva will be returning it to him because of Lysandre still has use of Alan, and obviously Lysandre still have use of him. Or Lysandre might just give Alan a new set of them or take it from Malva and pretend that it is a new set.

So... why everyone believes that Alan is losing the stones?
 
I think this bet is just to add suspense.

No way the Main guy from Mega Evolution Special is going to lose the ability to Mega Evolve
 
If he loses the bet then he has no way of using Mega Evolution and I don't think that should be taken away from him.
From a storytelling POV there just wouldn't be any point in including the bet if he isn't going to lose it. If they want to make him battle 10 megas he could have just done it - after all isn't he aiming to be the mega mega pokemon master? Losing the mega kit might be the transition mechanism to bring his story into the main anime.

I understand that it would make sense for the story, but I also think it would be kind of weird for him to lose his Mega Ring and Charizardite X and I just kind of hope that it doesn't happen, as interesting as it could be. The main why I kind of don't want this to happen to Alain, is because his goal would be effected until he gets another Mega Ring (or some other Mega accessory) and another Charizardite X (or Charizardite Y).

He's been doing pretty well as a Trainer specialising in Mega Evolution so far and if he loses those two things, then it'd be pretty upsetting for him to not be able to Mega Evolve his Charizard and to not use Mega Charizard X to battle other Trainer's Pokemon who can Mega Evolve. I would find it interesting if he were to maybe travel with Ash and then receive another Mega accessory to hold a Key Stone), Key Stone and Charizardite X and maybe Ash can get a Mega accessory, a Key Stone as well. Plus, Ash could also get a Charizardite Y.
 
God forbid this anime shakes things up a little and actually has Alan lose his Mega Ring. Why not? Why not provide Alan with an opportunity for some character development, for him to realize just how obsessed he was and how deluded and misguided he was and how naive and gullible he was to place his trust into someone like Lysandre and how idiotic he was for leaving Manon behind.

If losing a Mega Ring, even if only temporarily, is what it takes for Alan to get some development then i'm all for it.

I think Alan losing his Mega Ring would do wonders for his character.

And like you guys said, Sycamore does have a keystone which he could give later to Alan after he realizes his mistakes and decides to go after Lysandre (this time with help of Manon, Ash and his friends).
 
God forbid this anime shakes things up a little and actually has Alan lose his Mega Ring. Why not? Why not provide Alan with an opportunity for some character development, for him to realize just how obsessed he was and how deluded and misguided he was and how naive and gullible he was to place his trust into someone like Lysandre and how idiotic he was for leaving Manon behind.

Lysandre has nothing to do with his idiotic decision to fight 10 opponents in a row with the bet of his stone. So he has nothing to do with Alan's development in this said scenario.

Losing a Mega Ring, even if only temporarily, is what it takes for Alan to get some development then i'm all for it.

I think Alan losing his Mega Ring would do wonders for his character.

I do agree though, he is too obsess of being the strongest that I think the only reason he bet for it is because he wants to be the strongest or nothing. I think him betting and losing the proof of his bond with Charizard will make Charizard sad in many ways, and Alan might realize his mistake by then. But oh well.

And like you guys said, Sycamore does have a keystone which he could give later to Alan after he realizes his mistakes and decides to go after Lysandre (this time with help of Manon, Ash and his friends).

Someone is needed to expose Lysandre's motive then, I think Manon is the candidate but Manon has no solid evidence as of now, so its all about waiting fro the story to progress.
 
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So... why everyone believes that Alan is losing the stones?

I can't speak for everyone else, but I think it would force him to go to the sundial in Anistar, which will be what makes him join up with Ash-tachii
 
Lysandre has nothing to do with his idiotic decision to fight 10 opponents in a row with the bet of his stone, losing it will do nothing to his character but proof that he is an impulsive idiot, much more ever than Ash was.
Actually, Lysandre has EVERYTHING to do with it. The whole reason Alan is doing what Lysandre tells him is because Alan wants to protect Sycamore, and that's what Lysandre got him to believe. I'll bet you anything that the reason Alan takes part in this is to protect Sycamore, by some convoluted logic of Lysandre's.

Either that or he's forced to accept the bet under threats that Sycamore will be harmed unless he obeys.

I can see both happening, to be honest.

Since Lysandre made his debut, we've seen that he has been taking advantage of Alan's fondness for professor Sycamore and getting him to do whatever he wants. Alan is being manipulated and he's either too dumb or cares too much for Sycamore to see it.

Someone is needed to expose Lysandre's motive then, I think Manon is the candidate but Manon has no solid evidence as of now, so its all about waiting fro the story to progress.
Alan is likely to return to Sycamore's lab having lost his Mega Ring or having been betrayed by Lysandre (either is likely to happen, but I think the latter is most likely). Having realized Lysandre's true motives, Alan will have no one to turn to but Sycamore (and Manon, though we don't know if the two will meet).
 
So... why everyone believes that Alan is losing the stones?

I can't speak for everyone else, but I think it would force him to go to the sundial in Anistar, which will be what makes him join up with Ash-tachii

But what I though is that the only reason Alan will be at the Sundial is probably because Lysandre told him to go, as the Sundial is related to the history and myth of the region. And if that is the case Lysandre probably returned the stone to Alan or Alan never lost them.

Actually, Lysandre has EVERYTHING to do with it. The whole reason Alan is doing what Lysandre tells him is because Alan wants to protect Sycamore, and that's what Lysandre got him to believe. I'll bet you anything that the reason Alan takes part in this is to protect Sycamore, by some convoluted logic of Lysandre's.

Either that or he's forced to accept the bet under threats that Sycamore will be harmed unless he obeys.

I can see both happening, to be honest.

I can see none. Lysandre did the best to hide his motive from Steven, since he still has a brain, he will not be doing either of those. Exposing his motive now is too dangerous, as the experiment with the blob is still ongoing.

Since Lysandre made his debut, we've seen that he has been taking advantage of Alan's fondness for professor Sycamore and getting him to do whatever he wants. Alan is being manipulated and he's either too dumb or cares too much for Sycamore to see it.

Never argued about that.

Alan is likely to return to Sycamore's lab having lost his Mega Ring or having been betrayed by Lysandre (either is likely to happen, but I think the latter is most likely). Having realized Lysandre's true motives, Alan will have no one to turn to but Sycamore (and Manon, though we don't know if the two will meet).

As a villain calculative enough to avoid the mind reading of Steven, why would he reveal his true motive now? I don't see a reason.

To be honest Lysandre revealing his motive now will be worse than any single instance Team Rocket decided to reveal themselves from their disguise just for the motto. And your whole theory is based on Lysandre will betray Alan, which is the least likely to happen.

And if it happens, I will be disappointed, as the only one that I think is a competent villain will go down to the standard as Team Rocket trio.
 
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I can see none. Lysandre did the best to hide his motive from Steven, since he still has a brain, he will not be doing either of those. Exposing his motive now is too dangerous, as the experiment with the blob is still ongoing.
Seeing how this is the climax of the Mega Evolution Acts, I see this as a perfect opportunity for Lysandre's true goal to come to light, whether intentionally or not. One way or another, I expect Alan to learn the truth about Lysandre's plans for the energy.

Besides, Lysandre can still easily manipulate Alan to do whatever he wants. He's done it so far, he'll do it again.

Never argued about that.
In that case you should be aware of the possible reason why Alan would participate in such a reckless bet.

He's being manipulated. Again.

As a villain calculative enough to avoid the mind reading of Steven, why would he reveal his true motive now? I don't see a reason.
Maybe Alan finds out unintentionally? Maybe he finds out through another person?
 
Besides, Lysandre can still easily manipulate Alan to do whatever he wants. He's done it so far, he'll do it again.

In that case you should be aware of the possible reason why Alan would participate in such a reckless bet.

He's being manipulated. Again.

I have to politely disagree with this, he is pretending that he is hiding Mega Evolution from Pokemon Sycamore for his good, he argued that if Sycamore published his studies then Mega Evolution will be used by bad guys to do bad things, which is why he purposed that it should be kept secret. This never was a hostage situation, Sycamore is in no danger unless Lysandre reveals his motive, and threatens Alan with it. Which will be a dumb move by Lysandre.

Becoming the strongest Mega Evolution trainer was NEVER a mission given to Alan by Lysandre. It is from his own will.

Such a tournament with all Mega Evolutions will be participated by Alan only for one reason, to become the strongest Mega Evolution trainer.

Seeing how this is the climax of the Mega Evolution Acts, I see this as a perfect opportunity for Lysandre's true goal to come to light, whether intentionally or not. One way or another, I expect Alan to learn the truth about Lysandre's plans for the energy.

Maybe Alan finds out unintentionally? Maybe he finds out through another person?

Maybe the answer is a no for both of them, atleast that is how I see from the story. It could happen, but its still a possibility which I personally think and prefer to be a no.
 
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