As our heroes continue their journey to Snowbelle City, Bonnie finds a Zygarde core in her bag which she nicknames, Squishy. Ash and Serena both look into their brand new Pokedexes and see that there is no data on this Pokemon. Our heroes end up running into Sawyer, and fighting team flare who are after the Zygarde core. Written by Finn

As our heroes continue their journey to Snowbelle City, Bonnie finds a Zygarde core in her bag which she nicknames, Squishy. Ash and Serena both look into their brand new Pokedexes and see that there is no data on this Pokemon. Our heroes end up running into Sawyer, and fighting team flare who are after the Zygarde core. Written by Finn

On the way to Snowbelle City, Ash and the others call Professor Sycamore to learn more about Bonnie's new friend Squishy! Team Rocket gets excited upon hearing that it might be a new kind of Pokémon, and starts hatching a plan... Later, when Serena and Eevee are rehearsing, a wild Quilladin charges out of the forest and presents Eevee with a Vine Whip in a heart shape, and then a bouquet of flowers. Pancham and Chespin step up to protect their friend, and Quilladin challenges them to battle in an attempt to show off for Eevee! The battle is soon interrupted when Team Rocket swoops in and grabs Eevee, Dedenne, Squishy, and Bunnelby in a net! Quilladin, Pancham, and Chespin decide to put aside their differences and work together to send the villains blasting off again-and after a wild Flareon catches Quilladin's attention, it's happy to part ways with our heroes!

On the way to Snowbelle City, Ash and the others call Professor Sycamore to learn more about Bonnie's new friend Squishy! Team Rocket gets excited upon hearing that it might be a new kind of Pokémon, and starts hatching a plan... Later, when Serena and Eevee are rehearsing, a wild Quilladin charges out of the forest and presents Eevee with a Vine Whip in a heart shape, and then a bouquet of flowers. Pancham and Chespin step up to protect their friend, and Quilladin challenges them to battle in an attempt to show off for Eevee! The battle is soon interrupted when Team Rocket swoops in and grabs Eevee, Dedenne, Squishy, and Bunnelby in a net! Quilladin, Pancham, and Chespin decide to put aside their differences and work together to send the villains blasting off again-and after a wild Flareon catches Quilladin's attention, it's happy to part ways with our heroes!

Ash and his friends run across Nurse Joy, who is stuck in a crevice. When they help her, they discover that Nurse Joy and her Audino do not always get along. Nurse Joy hopes the Mega Stone she found will help create a deeper bond between the two.

Ash and his friends run across Nurse Joy, who is stuck in a crevice. When they help her, they discover that Nurse Joy and her Audino do not always get along. Nurse Joy hopes the Mega Stone she found will help create a deeper bond between the two.

As our heroes cross a vast grassland, they hear a powerful roar in the distance! It's the leader of a Pyroar pride, who is sternly commanding a young Litleo to leave the pride and live on its own. Ash's first instinct is to intervene, but after he realizes this is a necessary rite of passage, he convinces his friends to follow at a distance so they can keep an eye on Litleo. Litleo's journey is interrupted when Team Rocket swoops in to grab Pyroar, who has also been watching over the little one from a distance. But Litleo is determined to stop them, and finds the courage and strength to stand up to the villains. With a little help from our heroes, Team Rocket is sent blasting off again, and Pyroar is freed! It looks like Litleo will be just fine on its own, so after saying goodbye to their new friends, our heroes are off once again to Snowbelle City!

As our heroes cross a vast grassland, they hear a powerful roar in the distance! It's the leader of a Pyroar pride, who is sternly commanding a young Litleo to leave the pride and live on its own. Ash's first instinct is to intervene, but after he realizes this is a necessary rite of passage, he convinces his friends to follow at a distance so they can keep an eye on Litleo. Litleo's journey is interrupted when Team Rocket swoops in to grab Pyroar, who has also been watching over the little one from a distance. But Litleo is determined to stop them, and finds the courage and strength to stand up to the villains. With a little help from our heroes, Team Rocket is sent blasting off again, and Pyroar is freed! It looks like Litleo will be just fine on its own, so after saying goodbye to their new friends, our heroes are off once again to Snowbelle City!

As the heroes and Team Rocket go to sleep, a Darkrai appears and casts dream spells on them. This places Pikachu and Meowth in Squishy's dreams. The two begin to see the past and future of Squishy as well as the gang's Pokémon.

As the heroes and Team Rocket go to sleep, a Darkrai appears and casts dream spells on them. This places Pikachu and Meowth in Squishy's dreams. The two begin to see the past and future of Squishy as well as the gang's Pokémon.

The gang meet up with their ninja friend Sanpei, who invites them to his village for a festival. However, they soon get interrupted when a Ninja Army attacks and kidnaps the village's chieftain. An unexpected turn of events happens to Ash's Frogadier.

The gang meet up with their ninja friend Sanpei, who invites them to his village for a festival. However, they soon get interrupted when a Ninja Army attacks and kidnaps the village's chieftain. An unexpected turn of events happens to Ash's Frogadier.

While our heroes are visiting their friend Sanpei's home in Ninja Village, Chief Hanzo is captured by a group of mysterious ninjas! Their leader is Kagetomo, a gifted ninja who has decided that he should be chief in Hanzo's place. Sanpei and his brothers are determined to free their chief, and they confront Kagetomo and his forces head on, with the help of Ash, Serena, and Clemont. During the battle, Ash's Frogadier evolves into an immensely powerful Greninja! The ninja force is defeated, and Kagetomo sees the error of his ways and decides to refocus on his training. Ash and friends stay to enjoy the village festival, where Hanzo names Sanpei's oldest brother, Ippei, as the next chief. After our heroes depart, the middle brother, Nihei, tells the others that he saw something in Ash's Greninja that reminded him of the village's ancient hero...

While our heroes are visiting their friend Sanpei's home in Ninja Village, Chief Hanzo is captured by a group of mysterious ninjas! Their leader is Kagetomo, a gifted ninja who has decided that he should be chief in Hanzo's place. Sanpei and his brothers are determined to free their chief, and they confront Kagetomo and his forces head on, with the help of Ash, Serena, and Clemont. During the battle, Ash's Frogadier evolves into an immensely powerful Greninja! The ninja force is defeated, and Kagetomo sees the error of his ways and decides to refocus on his training. Ash and friends stay to enjoy the village festival, where Hanzo names Sanpei's oldest brother, Ippei, as the next chief. After our heroes depart, the middle brother, Nihei, tells the others that he saw something in Ash's Greninja that reminded him of the village's ancient hero...

Serena, her friend Nini, and Jessilee (Team Rocket's Jessie in disguise) are competing in the Couriway Pokémon Showcase! The first round is a Poké Puff Performance, and it's more than just a bake-off-the performers have to put on a show while creating their treats. Then, it's on to the Freestyle Performance and Eevee's Showcase debut! Serena and Eevee dance together as Braixen spins a ring of fire around them, and as a finishing move, Eevee leaps gracefully onto Braixen's flaming branch! But as the audience erupts in cheers, Eevee gets nervous and loses its balance. That misstep is enough to give Jessilee the win-and her first Princess Key!

Serena, her friend Nini, and Jessilee (Team Rocket's Jessie in disguise) are competing in the Couriway Pokémon Showcase! The first round is a Poké Puff Performance, and it's more than just a bake-off-the performers have to put on a show while creating their treats. Then, it's on to the Freestyle Performance and Eevee's Showcase debut! Serena and Eevee dance together as Braixen spins a ring of fire around them, and as a finishing move, Eevee leaps gracefully onto Braixen's flaming branch! But as the audience erupts in cheers, Eevee gets nervous and loses its balance. That misstep is enough to give Jessilee the win-and her first Princess Key!

As our heroes enter Terminus Cave, Squishy takes off! Before the others can catch up, Squishy sends a message to a similar-looking Pokémon. This alerts Team Flare, and they scatter to catch Squishy (which they call Z1) and its friend, Z2! As Team Flare closes in, Squishy summons many Cells and merges with them to become a fierce four-legged Pokémon. It hits Team Flare with a devastating attack-and when that's not enough, Ash sends out his Greninja, and the two of them appear to battle as one being! Team Flare finally retreats, but Squishy is missing. Our heroes set off to find it...as Team Flare watches their every move...

As our heroes enter Terminus Cave, Squishy takes off! Before the others can catch up, Squishy sends a message to a similar-looking Pokémon. This alerts Team Flare, and they scatter to catch Squishy (which they call Z1) and its friend, Z2! As Team Flare closes in, Squishy summons many Cells and merges with them to become a fierce four-legged Pokémon. It hits Team Flare with a devastating attack-and when that's not enough, Ash sends out his Greninja, and the two of them appear to battle as one being! Team Flare finally retreats, but Squishy is missing. Our heroes set off to find it...as Team Flare watches their every move...

As our heroes continue to search for Squishy after an encounter with Team Flare, some angry Toxicroak force them off a cliff! Bunnelby launches itself at Bonnie to break her fall, but it's injured in the process. Nurse Joy says she needs Nicera, a medicinal plant, to treat Bunnelby. Feeling guilty, Bonnie sneaks away to find some. The others soon catch up, and they work together to find the Nicera in a mountain cave...as Squishy watches from hiding, impressed by Bonnie's determination. Soon, Bunnelby is feeling fine...and just as everyone is about to go look for Squishy again, they find it safe and sound in Bonnie's bag!

As our heroes continue to search for Squishy after an encounter with Team Flare, some angry Toxicroak force them off a cliff! Bunnelby launches itself at Bonnie to break her fall, but it's injured in the process. Nurse Joy says she needs Nicera, a medicinal plant, to treat Bunnelby. Feeling guilty, Bonnie sneaks away to find some. The others soon catch up, and they work together to find the Nicera in a mountain cave...as Squishy watches from hiding, impressed by Bonnie's determination. Soon, Bunnelby is feeling fine...and just as everyone is about to go look for Squishy again, they find it safe and sound in Bonnie's bag!

In a beautiful meadow, Ash's Noibat accidentally runs into a Breloom, who attacks with its poisonous spores! Clemont doesn't have any medicine, but a passing Floette sees Noibat in distress and uses Aromatherapy to cure it. A sudden gust sends Floette flying, and Noibat takes off to rescue its new friend! The two are playing together when Breloom barges in with a bouquet for Floette, and then gets angry when Floette isn't interested. Noibat steps up to protect Floette from the unwanted attention-and then from Team Rocket! Soon, many more Floette drift by on the wind, and Noibat has to say goodbye as its friend continues its own journey.

In a beautiful meadow, Ash's Noibat accidentally runs into a Breloom, who attacks with its poisonous spores! Clemont doesn't have any medicine, but a passing Floette sees Noibat in distress and uses Aromatherapy to cure it. A sudden gust sends Floette flying, and Noibat takes off to rescue its new friend! The two are playing together when Breloom barges in with a bouquet for Floette, and then gets angry when Floette isn't interested. Noibat steps up to protect Floette from the unwanted attention-and then from Team Rocket! Soon, many more Floette drift by on the wind, and Noibat has to say goodbye as its friend continues its own journey.

Ash, Serena, Bonnie and Clemont attend a dance party hosted by Monsieur Pierre which Team Rocket and Miette attend which ends with a battle between Serena, Ash and James and Miette.

Ash, Serena, Bonnie and Clemont attend a dance party hosted by Monsieur Pierre which Team Rocket and Miette attend which ends with a battle between Serena, Ash and James and Miette.

A battle between Sawyer and Ash sees Greninja changing its form which catches the attention of a passing Alain who decides to have a battle against Ash.

A battle between Sawyer and Ash sees Greninja changing its form which catches the attention of a passing Alain who decides to have a battle against Ash.

Team Rocket are tasked with catching Squishy by Giovanni when they encounter Z2 who is being chased by Team Flare and attempt to catch Z2 for themselves.

Team Rocket are tasked with catching Squishy by Giovanni when they encounter Z2 who is being chased by Team Flare and attempt to catch Z2 for themselves.

Travelling across a desolate land, Ash, Serena, Clemont and Bonnie come across a Robot planting seeds in an attempt to create trees along with its protector Chesnaught but the area is lacking the water required.

Travelling across a desolate land, Ash, Serena, Clemont and Bonnie come across a Robot planting seeds in an attempt to create trees along with its protector Chesnaught but the area is lacking the water required.

Serena competes for her final princess key with Braixen, Sylveon and Pancham but a fellow competitor is taking part with her Espeon and shiny Dragonair.

Serena competes for her final princess key with Braixen, Sylveon and Pancham but a fellow competitor is taking part with her Espeon and shiny Dragonair.

For once, Ash, Serena, and Bonnie are having trouble keeping up with Clemont as he rushes toward a festival to honor the Legendary Pokémon Zapdos-who arrives in a raging lightning storm! Our heroes seek shelter in a cave, where they meet an injured paramedic who asks them to deliver some medicine. Ash finds Team Rocket hiding in another part of the cave, and it's soon clear why Zapdos is so angry! He sends Talonflame and Hawlucha out to distract Zapdos so he can get away, and when Zapdos knocks Hawlucha down, Noibat evolves into Noivern to rescue its friend! The medicine is delivered, and the festival is on!

For once, Ash, Serena, and Bonnie are having trouble keeping up with Clemont as he rushes toward a festival to honor the Legendary Pokémon Zapdos-who arrives in a raging lightning storm! Our heroes seek shelter in a cave, where they meet an injured paramedic who asks them to deliver some medicine. Ash finds Team Rocket hiding in another part of the cave, and it's soon clear why Zapdos is so angry! He sends Talonflame and Hawlucha out to distract Zapdos so he can get away, and when Zapdos knocks Hawlucha down, Noibat evolves into Noivern to rescue its friend! The medicine is delivered, and the festival is on!

Our heroes check out a gem exhibition, but it's canceled when Master Thief Keyes picks the lock! He often targets the work of Ed the locksmith, whose apprentice recently quit. Ed has his suspicions??_ When a fire starts at the Pokémon Center, Locke, Ed's apprentice, gets trapped inside! Ed comes to help, and the two locksmiths and their Binacle friends work together to open the tricky lock. Locke confesses that he became Master Thief Keyes to earn Ed's respect-and Ed says he already knew! The lock comes open, and Officer Jenny arrests Locke, but then lets him off with a warning. Ed, Locke, and their Binacle are reunited, and all is well!

Our heroes check out a gem exhibition, but it's canceled when Master Thief Keyes picks the lock! He often targets the work of Ed the locksmith, whose apprentice recently quit. Ed has his suspicions??_ When a fire starts at the Pokémon Center, Locke, Ed's apprentice, gets trapped inside! Ed comes to help, and the two locksmiths and their Binacle friends work together to open the tricky lock. Locke confesses that he became Master Thief Keyes to earn Ed's respect-and Ed says he already knew! The lock comes open, and Officer Jenny arrests Locke, but then lets him off with a warning. Ed, Locke, and their Binacle are reunited, and all is well!

It's time for the Pokémon Showcase Master Class, and Serena's friends and rivals have come to compete: Shauna, Miette, and Nini! For the first time, the performers are competing simultaneously in a Freestyle Performance, and the top vote-getter from each group of three moves on. Jessie (disguised as Jessilee) wins Nini's group in the first round, and Serena beats Miette! Afterward, both girls are upset, but they congratulate Serena and demand that she win it all for them. Serena, Jessie, and Shauna move on to compete in the semi-finals-and the winner will challenge Aria for the title of Kalos Queen!

It's time for the Pokémon Showcase Master Class, and Serena's friends and rivals have come to compete: Shauna, Miette, and Nini! For the first time, the performers are competing simultaneously in a Freestyle Performance, and the top vote-getter from each group of three moves on. Jessie (disguised as Jessilee) wins Nini's group in the first round, and Serena beats Miette! Afterward, both girls are upset, but they congratulate Serena and demand that she win it all for them. Serena, Jessie, and Shauna move on to compete in the semi-finals-and the winner will challenge Aria for the title of Kalos Queen!

In the semi-finals of the Pokémon Showcase Master Class, Serena comes out ahead of Jessie and Shauna to challenge Aria for the crown of Kalos Queen! As Palermo watches, Serena gives a spectacular performance with all three of her Pokémon partners. But Aria successfully defends her title-and then asks Serena to perform with her again sometime! Afterward, Palermo meets with Serena, who is clearly still fired up to become Kalos Queen. Palermo is impressed with her progress and offers to be her mentor! After some thought, Serena decides to continue her journey with Ash and the others for now-but Palermo says the offer is good whenever she's ready!

In the semi-finals of the Pokémon Showcase Master Class, Serena comes out ahead of Jessie and Shauna to challenge Aria for the crown of Kalos Queen! As Palermo watches, Serena gives a spectacular performance with all three of her Pokémon partners. But Aria successfully defends her title-and then asks Serena to perform with her again sometime! Afterward, Palermo meets with Serena, who is clearly still fired up to become Kalos Queen. Palermo is impressed with her progress and offers to be her mentor! After some thought, Serena decides to continue her journey with Ash and the others for now-but Palermo says the offer is good whenever she's ready!

Bunnelby finds a Buneary and Bonnie tells a girl to marry her brother and she gets interested in Clemont. Bonnie then tries to woo the girl away from Clemont due to her nightmares. After, Team Rocket kidnap the 2 rabbit Pokémon.

Bunnelby finds a Buneary and Bonnie tells a girl to marry her brother and she gets interested in Clemont. Bonnie then tries to woo the girl away from Clemont due to her nightmares. After, Team Rocket kidnap the 2 rabbit Pokémon.

Rock guitarist Jimmy and his Pikachu, Spike, are always looking for other strong Pikachu Trainers to battle, and Team Rocket points them in Ash's direction! But Ash is in bed with a fever, and when Jimmy shows up, Serena is torn-she knows Ash is always up for a battle, but he needs his rest. So she decides to disguise herself as Ash, and Pikachu plays along! The battle is going well for Serena when Team Rocket swipes both Pikachu, but after a quick recovery, Ash helps her defeat the villains. Jimmy is impressed with Serena's battling skills, but he still wants to challenge the real Ash-right after lunch!

Rock guitarist Jimmy and his Pikachu, Spike, are always looking for other strong Pikachu Trainers to battle, and Team Rocket points them in Ash's direction! But Ash is in bed with a fever, and when Jimmy shows up, Serena is torn-she knows Ash is always up for a battle, but he needs his rest. So she decides to disguise herself as Ash, and Pikachu plays along! The battle is going well for Serena when Team Rocket swipes both Pikachu, but after a quick recovery, Ash helps her defeat the villains. Jimmy is impressed with Serena's battling skills, but he still wants to challenge the real Ash-right after lunch!

Ash's rematch with Alain. Greninja VS Mega-Charizard.

Ash's rematch with Alain. Greninja VS Mega-Charizard.

Ash and co. find a Pokémon and try to get it back with its group. Meanwhile, Team Rocket, tries to separate the ghost Pokémon from its friends because of the macaroon incident earlier.

Ash and co. find a Pokémon and try to get it back with its group. Meanwhile, Team Rocket, tries to separate the ghost Pokémon from its friends because of the macaroon incident earlier.

Diantha visits Ash and battles him, but only to be interrupted by Team Rocket.

Diantha visits Ash and battles him, but only to be interrupted by Team Rocket.

Ash battles Sawyer and loses. They both travel to Snowbelle City to challenge the 8th gym leader.

Ash battles Sawyer and loses. They both travel to Snowbelle City to challenge the 8th gym leader.

Our heroes and Sawyer arrive in Snowbelle City, and Ash is fired up to win his final badge at the freezing Gym! First up is Wulfric's Abomasnow, whose Ability causes hail to fall on the already-icy battlefield! After Hawlucha fights through it to claim the first victory, Wulfric sends out Avalugg-who slowly recovers from damage when it's hailing. It's an icy combo that proves to be very effective, as Avalugg knocks out Hawlucha and Talonflame, and even defeats Greninja after it syncs up with Ash to become Ash-Greninja (as Bonnie calls it). Ash is devastated, and while his Pokemon heal up, he goes off on his own to recover!

Our heroes and Sawyer arrive in Snowbelle City, and Ash is fired up to win his final badge at the freezing Gym! First up is Wulfric's Abomasnow, whose Ability causes hail to fall on the already-icy battlefield! After Hawlucha fights through it to claim the first victory, Wulfric sends out Avalugg-who slowly recovers from damage when it's hailing. It's an icy combo that proves to be very effective, as Avalugg knocks out Hawlucha and Talonflame, and even defeats Greninja after it syncs up with Ash to become Ash-Greninja (as Bonnie calls it). Ash is devastated, and while his Pokemon heal up, he goes off on his own to recover!

Ash, angry that he lost against Wulfric, the 8th gym leader, runs into the forest. The next morning, Serena goes to find Ash. Ash loses his temper and yells at her. Meanwhile, Team Rocket find Pikachu useless without Ash.

Ash, angry that he lost against Wulfric, the 8th gym leader, runs into the forest. The next morning, Serena goes to find Ash. Ash loses his temper and yells at her. Meanwhile, Team Rocket find Pikachu useless without Ash.

Ash re-challenges Wulfric. Abomasnow evolves into its mega form and Ash wins, setting his sights on the Pokémon league.

Ash re-challenges Wulfric. Abomasnow evolves into its mega form and Ash wins, setting his sights on the Pokémon league.

Our heroes are visiting the wetland where Ash's friend Goodra now lives when they run into a group of Carbink with a problem-one of their Carbink friends is playing a trick on them, hiding and refusing to come out! Everyone joins the search, but the Carbink are lured into a trap and used as part of a Team Rocket robot! Feeling bad about the trouble it's caused, the mischievous Carbink teams up with Goodra to free its friends and send the villains blasting off again. Meanwhile, Alain has just defeated Gym Leader Korrina for his eighth badge, and he hopes to face a particular opponent at the Kalos League!

Our heroes are visiting the wetland where Ash's friend Goodra now lives when they run into a group of Carbink with a problem-one of their Carbink friends is playing a trick on them, hiding and refusing to come out! Everyone joins the search, but the Carbink are lured into a trap and used as part of a Team Rocket robot! Feeling bad about the trouble it's caused, the mischievous Carbink teams up with Goodra to free its friends and send the villains blasting off again. Meanwhile, Alain has just defeated Gym Leader Korrina for his eighth badge, and he hopes to face a particular opponent at the Kalos League!

Ash, Serena, and Bonnie are having a tough time keeping up with Clemont! Where is he going in such a hurry? It's the Gadget Festival, where playful inventors exhibit their mechanical creations-and where Clemont is truly in his element! Team Rocket is celebrating with some gadgets of their own, but as usual, their goal is to steal Poke Balls from unsuspecting Trainers. When Ash and friends hear about this scheme, they confront the villains, who attempt to fight back using a Meowth-enhancing gadget that Clemont finds impressive! But when Team Rocket's invention falls a little short, they're soon blasting off again-and our heroes get back to the festival!

Ash, Serena, and Bonnie are having a tough time keeping up with Clemont! Where is he going in such a hurry? It's the Gadget Festival, where playful inventors exhibit their mechanical creations-and where Clemont is truly in his element! Team Rocket is celebrating with some gadgets of their own, but as usual, their goal is to steal Poke Balls from unsuspecting Trainers. When Ash and friends hear about this scheme, they confront the villains, who attempt to fight back using a Meowth-enhancing gadget that Clemont finds impressive! But when Team Rocket's invention falls a little short, they're soon blasting off again-and our heroes get back to the festival!

After meeting up with old friends, Ash starts battling in the Lumiose Conference and he faces Alan as first his first opponent..

After meeting up with old friends, Ash starts battling in the Lumiose Conference and he faces Alan as first his first opponent..

At the Kalos League, Sawyer and Tierno battle against each other. The winner will battle at the semifinals against Ash or Allan.

At the Kalos League, Sawyer and Tierno battle against each other. The winner will battle at the semifinals against Ash or Allan.

Ash battles Sawyer in the semi-finals of the Kalos League.

Ash battles Sawyer in the semi-finals of the Kalos League.

Ash competes with Sawyer in the semi-finals of the Kalos League.

Ash competes with Sawyer in the semi-finals of the Kalos League.

The day before the Kalos League finals between Ash and Alain, our heroes meet Alain's young friend Mairin when she rescues Clemont's wayward Chespin! Team Flare is also in Lumiose City, preparing for a secret operation while all eyes are on the League-and Lysandre has plans for Ash once the League is over. Meanwhile, Professor Sycamore, who has been researching Ash-Greninja, shows our heroes an old manuscript describing the mysterious Bond Phenomenon, which requires Trainer and Pokemon to have a particularly close connection. Afterward, Ash rallies his Pokemon for the battle ahead, while Alain trains hard with his Charizard. His mission to gather Mega Evolution energy is nearly complete!

The day before the Kalos League finals between Ash and Alain, our heroes meet Alain's young friend Mairin when she rescues Clemont's wayward Chespin! Team Flare is also in Lumiose City, preparing for a secret operation while all eyes are on the League-and Lysandre has plans for Ash once the League is over. Meanwhile, Professor Sycamore, who has been researching Ash-Greninja, shows our heroes an old manuscript describing the mysterious Bond Phenomenon, which requires Trainer and Pokemon to have a particularly close connection. Afterward, Ash rallies his Pokemon for the battle ahead, while Alain trains hard with his Charizard. His mission to gather Mega Evolution energy is nearly complete!

The Kalos League Final continues and it is getting tense. With Alain just having Bisharp and Charizard left, Ash has the upper hand with Goodra, Pikachu and Greninja still in reserve. With Pikachu already worn out after taking out Tyranitar and Metagross, it may not last long. Who will emerge triumphant in this battle and become the Kalos League Champion?

The Kalos League Final continues and it is getting tense. With Alain just having Bisharp and Charizard left, Ash has the upper hand with Goodra, Pikachu and Greninja still in reserve. With Pikachu already worn out after taking out Tyranitar and Metagross, it may not last long. Who will emerge triumphant in this battle and become the Kalos League Champion?

Alan beats Satoshi and wins the Kalos League. Meanwhile, Flare-Dan prepares to move ahead with their plan of controlling Zygarde.

Alan beats Satoshi and wins the Kalos League. Meanwhile, Flare-Dan prepares to move ahead with their plan of controlling Zygarde.

Fuladari and the Flare-Dan's plan for a beautiful new world has finally begun. Everyone from Satoshi to Alan is caught in the crossfire and soon Satoshi gets captured by Fuladari. Meanwhile Puni-Chan prepares to fight Z-2 in order to snap him out of the Flare-Dan's control. Written by RetroPokeFan, edited by Tobias Clark

Fuladari and the Flare-Dan's plan for a beautiful new world has finally begun. Everyone from Satoshi to Alan is caught in the crossfire and soon Satoshi gets captured by Fuladari. Meanwhile Puni-Chan prepares to fight Z-2 in order to snap him out of the Flare-Dan's control. Written by RetroPokeFan, edited by Tobias Clark

Miare City is on the verge of ruin and Fuladari tells a shocked and guilty Alan that he has helped him cause the destruction. On the ground the Zygardes duke it out on the streets but Xerosicy soon brings Puni-Chan under the Flare-Dan's control. Written by RetroPokeFan, edited by Tobias Clark

Miare City is on the verge of ruin and Fuladari tells a shocked and guilty Alan that he has helped him cause the destruction. On the ground the Zygardes duke it out on the streets but Xerosicy soon brings Puni-Chan under the Flare-Dan's control. Written by RetroPokeFan, edited by Tobias Clark

As the fate of Kalos continues to depend on the outcome of the Flare-Dan's plans, Citron breaks into the Prism Tower and finds Xerosicy waiting for him with a sinister plan. Meanwhile, Eureka is saddened by the captured Zygarde and Serena, Manon and Dr. Platane head over to Platane Labs to rescue Manon's Harimaron. Written by RetroPokeFan, edited by Tobias Clark

As the fate of Kalos continues to depend on the outcome of the Flare-Dan's plans, Citron breaks into the Prism Tower and finds Xerosicy waiting for him with a sinister plan. Meanwhile, Eureka is saddened by the captured Zygarde and Serena, Manon and Dr. Platane head over to Platane Labs to rescue Manon's Harimaron. Written by RetroPokeFan, edited by Tobias Clark

Just when everyone thought the world was safe, a new threat emerges as Manon's Hari-San is absorbed by the giant Megalith and forms a rock-like Zygarde. As it heads towards the Hyakkoku Sundial (possibly destroying the world) and with time running out, everyone including the Kalos gym leaders and the champions Carnet and Daigo Tsuwabuki must come together to save Hari-San and the world from certain doom. Written by RetroPokeFan, edited by Tobias Clark

Just when everyone thought the world was safe, a new threat emerges as Manon's Hari-San is absorbed by the giant Megalith and forms a rock-like Zygarde. As it heads towards the Hyakkoku Sundial (possibly destroying the world) and with time running out, everyone including the Kalos gym leaders and the champions Carnet and Daigo Tsuwabuki must come together to save Hari-San and the world from certain doom. Written by RetroPokeFan, edited by Tobias Clark

Ten-year-old Ash aspires to be the greatest Pokémon (pocket monster) trainer in the world. To do this, he enlists the help of many friends, and his own Pokémon, Pikachu. Together, they must search their world for new Pokémon, while avoiding the likes of Team Rocket, as well as other evil organizations, as well as battling rivals, and meeting legendary Pokémon. Written by ZeroG1

Ten-year-old Ash aspires to be the greatest Pokémon (pocket monster) trainer in the world. To do this, he enlists the help of many friends, and his own Pokémon, Pikachu. Together, they must search their world for new Pokémon, while avoiding the likes of Team Rocket, as well as other evil organizations, as well as battling rivals, and meeting legendary Pokémon. Written by ZeroG1

The Lumiose Gym has been through a lot, but everyone is working together to get it up and running again. Clembot is back, too, although Clemont hasn't been able to restore its memories. When someone arrives to challenge the Gym, Clembot experiences its first Pokémon battle all over again-and it loves every minute! It asks Clemont to teach it all about Pokémon, and he's pleased to start rebuilding their friendship. The rest of our heroes are making plans, too. Ash wants to go home for a fresh start. Alain returns to work for Professor Sycamore. And Serena remembers Palermo's offer to take her on as a student...

The Lumiose Gym has been through a lot, but everyone is working together to get it up and running again. Clembot is back, too, although Clemont hasn't been able to restore its memories. When someone arrives to challenge the Gym, Clembot experiences its first Pokémon battle all over again-and it loves every minute! It asks Clemont to teach it all about Pokémon, and he's pleased to start rebuilding their friendship. The rest of our heroes are making plans, too. Ash wants to go home for a fresh start. Alain returns to work for Professor Sycamore. And Serena remembers Palermo's offer to take her on as a student...

Lumiose City is nearly back to normal, and Serena has an idea for a celebration. With Professor Sycamore's help, she and Shauna put on a special performance for everyone! They're soon joined by their Master Class rival Jessilee, and the show is a huge success!Serena wants to keep pursuing her performance goals, but she's not sure about her next step. With the support of Ash and her mom, she finally decides to turn down Palermo's offer so she can keep improving on her own. But Palermo has a surprising response: she suggests that Serena travel to the Hoenn region to try her hand at Pokémon Contests!

Lumiose City is nearly back to normal, and Serena has an idea for a celebration. With Professor Sycamore's help, she and Shauna put on a special performance for everyone! They're soon joined by their Master Class rival Jessilee, and the show is a huge success!Serena wants to keep pursuing her performance goals, but she's not sure about her next step. With the support of Ash and her mom, she finally decides to turn down Palermo's offer so she can keep improving on her own. But Palermo has a surprising response: she suggests that Serena travel to the Hoenn region to try her hand at Pokémon Contests!

After dropping Goodra back home, the group head back to Lumiose City so Ash can return home only to be attacks by roots and Xerosic captures Clemont.

After dropping Goodra back home, the group head back to Lumiose City so Ash can return home only to be attacks by roots and Xerosic captures Clemont.

Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie say farewell to each other on the last episode of XYandZ. Meanwhile, Dedenne is really sad to say goodbye to everybody and runs away. Bonnie eventually convinces him to come back to her. Serena says her goodbyes to everybody and heads for Hoenn. Ash and Clemont have a Pokémon battle.

Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie say farewell to each other on the last episode of XYandZ. Meanwhile, Dedenne is really sad to say goodbye to everybody and runs away. Bonnie eventually convinces him to come back to her. Serena says her goodbyes to everybody and heads for Hoenn. Ash and Clemont have a Pokémon battle.