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The tradition for female past characters to appear in the next series was discarded years ago, as Iris never showed up in XY either.

They've served their purpose to be temporary companions for Ash, and (asides Brock and Misty, whenever the higher ups force the writers to) will most likely never reappear. This fate will also happen to Gou and all future companions. And even Team Rocket members aisdes the main trio, Giovanni...