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(Japanese: '''カロスリーグ開幕！メガリザードン対決・X対Y！！''' ''The Kalos League Begins! The Mega {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}} Showdown: X VS Y!!'') is the 125th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 924th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 30, 2016<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
 
'''A League of His Own!''' (Japanese: '''カロスリーグ開幕！メガリザードン対決・X対Y！！''' ''The Kalos League Begins! The Mega {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}} Showdown: X VS Y!!'') is the 125th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 924th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 30, 2016 and in the United States on September 24, 2016.
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==Blurb==
Official Blurb from Pokémon.com goes here, with source link
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<i>Our heroes have arrived in Lumiose City for the Kalos League, where they meet up with Tierno, Trevor, Sawyer, and even Alain! The very first matchup is Trevor vs. Alain—and it’s an unexpected battle of Mega Charizard X versus Mega Charizard Y, as Trevor reveals just how hard he’s been training! But Alain proves too powerful, and Trevor is eliminated.
 
Ash is detained by a persistent challenger on the way to the battlefield and arrives just in time for his match. His opponent starts off with an impressive Altaria, but Ash-Greninja claims a swift victory. Meanwhile, both Sawyer and Alain patiently await their own chance to battle Ash...</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Lumiose City]], and it's finally time for the biggest showdown, the [[Lumiose Conference]]. [[Malva]] is shown doing a live report outside of the stadium where the Kalos League will take place. {{TRT}}, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised as her camera crew]], scheme to steal any rare Pokémon that might show up during the conference. Ash and friends arrive at the stadium, marveling at the sight. Malva overhears that Ash will be competing in the Lumiose Conference and decides to interview him. During the interview, Ash states why he is there: to be the very best, and to reach the apex of his pursuit of power, as a [[Pokémon Master]].
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However, a Trainer sporting a red mohawk called [[Everett]] who eavesdropped on Ash's interview gives a disrespectful sneer to Ash's optimism. Skeptical of his capabilities, he runs into Ash and demands a battle from him while calling out his [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Furfrou|Kabuki Trim]] {{p|Furfrou}}. Before Ash gets too carried away, {{an|Serena}} grabs onto his arm and scolds him for being rash and reminds him that he might be too late to register for the Lumiose Conference if he chooses to battle. {{an|Clemont}} and Serena take Ash away to registration, and Everett snarls, annoyed that he couldn't battle Ash.
 
Later that evening, Ash sees that [[Sawyer]] is also participating in the Lumiose Conference and has a pep talk with {{an|Tierno}} and {{an|Trevor}}, who are also competing. Ash notices [[Alain]], who rudely walks away from {{an|Professor Sycamore}} after the latter tries to approach him. Ash catches up to Alain and is surprised to learn that he will also be competing in the Kalos League as well. After Alain leaves, the computer randomly matches up the 64 competing Trainers against each other, and Ash is surprised to see that Trevor will be facing Alain. Serena points out that Ash will be facing a Trainer named [[Titus]] first, and Tierno and Sawyer find out who they will be facing in the first round.


The participating Trainers inaugurate the Lumiose Conference. Ash and gang arrive in Lumiose City, and it's finally the time for the biggest showdown. Familiar faces are spotted, such as Alain, Trevor, Tierno, and Sawyer. In a surprise interview from Malva, Ash states why he is here: to be the very best, and reach the apex of his pursuit of power, as a Pokemon Trainer.
The next day, the grand ceremony is unfurled. The [[Kalos]] [[Pokémon Champion]] [[Diantha]] delivers an encouraging speech followed by a fireworks display.  


However, a red-head Trainer, with a Kabuki Trim Furfrou is spotted who gives a disrespectful sneer to Ash's optimism, and challenges him to a battle, skeptical of his capabilities. Being carried away by his enthusiasm, Ash almost accepts the challenge, but is immediately held back by the rest of the gang, who admonish him for not being very prudent and worry about arriving late. However, they exchange pep-talks with fellow competitors like Tierno and Alain. The next day, the grand ceremony is unfurled. Champion Diantha delivers an encouraging speech, and towards the end, fireworks are displayed.
The matches commence accordingly, with the first battle being that of Alain and Trevor. The battlefield is set to a mountainous terrain, complete with a waterfall and a river. Both Trainers send out their {{p|Charizard}}. [[Trevor's Charizard]] opens with {{m|Fire Spin}}, which is evaded by [[Alain's Charizard]]. Alain's Charizard retaliates with {{m|Flamethrower}}, which Trevor's Charizard counters with {{m|Dragon Claw}}. Trevor [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] his Charizard into Mega Charizard Y. Upon Mega Evolving, its {{a|Drought}} [[Ability]] activates, powering up all {{type|Fire}} moves. Mega Charizard Y unleashes a powerful {{m|Heat Wave}}, but Alain's Charizard blocks it by slapping its tail into the water to create a water wall to take the hit. Trevor calls for his Mega Charizard Y to use {{m|Dragon Tail}}, but Alain's Charizard dodges it and then Mega Evolves his own Charizard into Mega Charizard X. Mega Charizard Y uses Fire Spin while Mega Charizard X uses Flamethrower. The moves collide, creating a thick smoke covering both Mega Charizard. Trevor tells Mega Charizard Y to fly, but Alain retaliates by having his Mega Charizard X launch another Flamethrower. Mega Charizard Y gets hit and is [[fainting|knocked out]], reverting back to its original form. Clemont is surprised at how powerful Alain's Mega Charizard X is and Serena reminds Ash that his battle is up next, so Ash gets up from the seats and leaves. Recalling his Charizard, Trevor calls out his {{p|Aerodactyl}} to battle.


The computer had randomly matched up 64 Trainers against each other the previous day, and Ash is to face a Trainer named Tomo, while Alain and Trevor are pitted against each other. The matches commence accordingly, with the first battle being that of Alain and Trevor.
As Ash reaches the pathway that leads to the stadium, he is intercepted by Everett, the red mohawked Furfrou Trainer from before, who immediately challenges him to a battle. Ash tries to decline his challenge, but Everett refuses to let him pass unless he battles him. Seeing that he can't reason with him, Ash accepts Everett's challenge and calls on {{AP|Pikachu}} to battle against Everett's Furfrou. Everett orders Furfrou to use {{m|Sand Attack}} to blind Pikachu before launching a {{m|Giga Impact}} which hits.


Back at the stadium, Alain's Mega Charizard X knocks out Trevor's Aerodactyl with a Flamethrower.


Both the trainers send out their
Back in the hallway, Everett has Furfrou use {{m|Take Down}}, while Ash has Pikachu retaliate with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Pikachu follows up with an {{m|Electro Ball}} while Furfrou defends with {{m|Cotton Guard}}.
Charizard.Trevor opens with the Fire
Spin,which is tactically evaded by Alain's
Charizard.And the latter retaliates with
Flamethrower,which Trevor's counters with
Dragon Claw.
Lost in the fierceness of the battle,Trevor
invokes the fullest potential of his
pokemon,and mega evolves it.Sharp ridges
appear on its body,its wings become angular
and serrated,and it is transformed into Mega
Charizard Y!
Its first attack is again skillfully dodged by
Alain's,and he decides to fight fire with
fire.His keystone corresponds to Charizard's
heart,and it unleashes its Mega Charizard X
form.
Mega Charizard X completely outmatches all
three of Trevor's pokemon,(an Aerodactyl and
Florges comprising the rest of his roster)and
the latter's further progress in the league is
nipped in the bud.The spectators are
awestruck and gape-faced,witnessing the
superiority and unparalleled stamina of Alain.
Meanwhile,Ash reaches the pathway that leads
to the stadium,being summoned to turn up for
his match against Tomo,but is interfered by a
familiar face-Takeru,the Furfrou trainer,who
immediately challenges him to a battle,in
exchange of letting him pass.Provided with no
other choice,Ash agrees,and pits his Pikachu
against the red-head trainer's Furfrou.After
exchanging a flurry of destructive
attacks,Pikachu emerges victorious,and
Takeru is sagged down to his knees,sobbing
uncontrollably,and he requests Ash to win the
league,and the young boy of Pallet town nods
affirmatively.


But in the due course,Ash has become
Back in the stadium, Trevor has his last Pokémon, a White Flower {{p|Florges}}, use {{m|Energy Ball}} on Alain's Mega Charizard X, but Mega Charizard X uses another Flamethrower to destroy Florges's attack and knock her out as well. With a clean sweep victory, Alain and his Charizard are the winners of the first battle. The spectators are awestruck by Alain's performance, while Trevor is devastated that he was eliminated so soon from the Lumiose Conference.
unpardonably late.The referee is just about to
 
declare a walk-over victory of Tomo,our hero
The next battle, Titus versus Ash, is about to begin. Titus has shown up, and the battlefield has changed into a grassy terrain, but Ash is nowhere to be seen. The battle he had with Everett made him late for his battle with Titus. Everybody wonders where Ash could be, including Clemont, Serena, and even Team Rocket. The referee is about to disqualify Ash for not showing up, though Ash just arrives in the nick of time and calls out that he is indeed here.
appears on the scene,just in the nick of
 
time,letting his friends heave a huge sigh of
Everett is seen on the hallway floor remembering the rest of his battle with Ash. Pikachu had used {{m|Quick Attack}} while Furfrou defended with another Cotton Guard. Pikachu retaliated with a powerful {{m|Thunderbolt}}, knocking out Furfrou. After Ash thanked Everett for the battle, Everett broke down in tears, crying that he couldn't compete in the Lumiose Conference as he couldn't collect the eight badges needed to do so and told Ash to win his League challenge, and Ash replied that he would do so.
relief,and the battle begins.
 
Ash chooses Greninja,and Tomo sends out
With Ash present, his first Kalos League battle has begun. Titus sends out his {{p|Altaria}} while Ash chooses to use {{AP|Greninja}}. Titus has Altaria use {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, which Greninja takes with ease. Titus orders a {{m|Draco Meteor}} and as the attack approaches, Ash and Greninja sync up to allow Greninja to change into Ash-Greninja and it dodges every single meteor launched by Altaria's attack. Everyone is surprised to see Greninja change form as Ash-Greninja delivers a powerful {{m|Water Shuriken}}, knocking Altaria out on impact. Ash manages to win the three-on-three battle and will advance onto the next round.
Altaria.The former absorbs a powerful Dragon
 
Pulse from the latter,with little or no damage
Later that day, the participants, Ash and Alain amongst them, eagerly await the second round of the Kalos League.
whatsoever.Ash and Greninja then combine
and consummate their respective powers,and
unfurl the Ash-Greninja form.Ash-Greninja
adeptly evades a barrage of Draco Meteors
from Altaria,and hits it successfully with a
blitzkrieg of Water Shurikens,ultimately
overpowering it.
As the sunset calls it a day,the preliminary
rounds are over,and it is revealed that
Ash,Tierno and Sawyer-all have made it
through the 1st round.The 2nd round
matchups pits Sawyer against Tierno,and Ash
against Astrid.
Will Ash be able to counter the vast
experiences of the weather-beaten
trainers,with his youthful determination?
Which strategy will prove supreme-brute
force,or artful tactics? How far can the
synchronized form of Ash-Greninja help him
brave the decisive challenges?Only the next
episode can probably answer...


==Major events==
==Major events==
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badge, go here. -->
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive back in [[Lumiose City]] and meet up with {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Trevor}}, [[Sawyer]], and [[Alain]] again.
[[File:XY125 Trevor VS Alain.png|thumb|220px|Trevor facing Alain]]
[[File:XY125 Ash VS Titus.png|thumb|220px|Ash facing Titus]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive back in [[Lumiose City]] and meet up with {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Trevor}}, [[Sawyer]], and [[Alain]] again, all of whom have earned the eight required [[Badge]]s.
* Ash and his friends meet [[Malva]] for the first time.
* Ash and his friends meet [[Malva]] for the first time.
* Ash, Tierno, Trevor, Sawyer, Alain, [[Astrid]] and [[Remo]] all enter the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* Ash, Tierno, Trevor, Sawyer, and Alain all enter the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* Alain briefly reunites with [[Professor Sycamore]].
* Alain briefly reunites with {{an|Professor Sycamore}}.
* Trevor's {{p|Charmeleon}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Charizard}}.
* The Lumiose Conference begins.
* Trevor is revealed to have obtained a [[Key Stone]], a {{DL|Mega Stone|Charizardite Y}}, an {{p|Aerodactyl}}, and a {{p|Florges}}.
* Trevor's {{p|Charmeleon}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}}.
* Trevor and Alain battle each other in the first round and Alain wins, advancing to the next round.
* Trevor is revealed to have obtained a [[Key Stone]], a [[Charizardite Y]], an {{p|Aerodactyl}}, and a {{p|Florges}}.
* Ash battles {{OBP|Tomo|XY125}} in the first round and wins, advancing to the next round.
* Alain and Ash defeat Trevor and [[Titus]], respectively, and advance to the second round.
* Tierno, Sawyer, Astrid and Remo defeat their opponents and advance to the next round.
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* [[Astrid]]
* [[Astrid]]
* [[Remo]]
* [[Remo]]
* [[Malva]] (in person)


====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Florges}} (White Flower)
* [[Trevor's Charizard]]
* {{p|Florges}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|White Flower}})


=====Main series debuts=====
=====Main series debuts=====
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}
* [[Alain]]
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Viola]] (fantasy)
* [[Viola]] (fantasy)
* [[Grant]] (fantasy)
* [[Grant]] (fantasy)
* [[Korrina]] (fantasy)
* {{an|Korrina}} (fantasy)
* [[Ramos]] (fantasy)
* [[Ramos]] (fantasy)
* [[Valerie]] (fantasy)
* [[Valerie]] (fantasy)
* [[Olympia]] (fantasy)
* [[Olympia]] (fantasy)
* [[Wulfric]] (fantasy)
* [[Wulfric]] (fantasy)
* [[Professor Sycamore]]
* [[Malva]]
* [[Alain]]
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Diantha]]
* [[Diantha]]
* [[Malva]]
* [[Astrid]]
* [[Remo]]
* [[Remo]]
* [[Astrid]]
* [[Everett]]
* [[Takeru]]
* [[Titus]]
* {{OBP|Tomo|XY125}}
* Trainers
* Trainers
* Announcer
* Announcer
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[File:WTP XY125.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
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[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charizard}} ''(US and international)''<br>
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Furfrou}} (Kabuki Trim) ''(Japan)''
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Furfrou}} (Kabuki Trim) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; Ash-Greninja)
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{an|Trevor}}'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard Y]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Trevor|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard Y]])
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{an|Trevor}}'s)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{an|Trevor}}'s)
* {{p|Florges}} ({{an|Trevor}}'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|White Flower}})
* {{p|Florges}} ({{an|Trevor}}'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|White Flower}})
* {{p|Altaria}} ({{OBP|Tomo|XY125}}'s)
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Titus]]'s)
* {{p|Furfrou}} ([[Takeru]]'s; Kabuki Trim)
* {{p|Furfrou}} ([[Everett]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Furfrou|Kabuki Trim}})
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Teddiursa}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's)
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* {{p|Scraggy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scraggy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fletchling}} ([[Pokémon League]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Fletchling}} ([[Pokémon League]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Squishy]])
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Squishy]])


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
[[File:XY Title Card Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "Kalos League News" focusing on the competitors in the [[Lumiose Conference]], as well as [[Diantha]].
* [[Poké TV]]: "Kalos League News" focusing on the competitors in the [[Lumiose Conference]], as well as [[Diantha]].
* This episode begins the Lumiose Conference arc.
* This episode begins the seven-part Lumiose Conference arc.
* A remix of {{so|XY&Z}} is used as an insert song when [[Ash's Greninja]] turns into its Ash-Greninja form.
* A remix of {{so|XY&Z}} is used as an insert song when [[Ash's Greninja]] turns into its Ash-Greninja form.
* {{Ash}}, [[Sawyer]], and {{an|Tierno}} narrate the preview for the [[XY126|next episode]].
* {{Ash}}, [[Sawyer]], and {{an|Tierno}} narrate the preview for the [[XY126|next episode]].
* Two of the Trainers in the Lumiose Conference are also two of the participants in the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]].
* Two of the Trainers in the Lumiose Conference are also two of the participants in the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]].
* The announcer seen during the opening feast bears a resemblance to the commentator in the [[Princess Festival]] in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' and ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', and the [[Contest announcer|host]] of the [[Rustboro City]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''.
* This episode marks the first appearance of an {{p|Igglybuff}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since [[Normajean]]'s appeared in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', 268 episodes earlier.
* The episode's rating was less than 2.3, making it the lowest-rated debut of a [[Pokémon League Conference]] in the overall anime to date.<ref>http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-07-07/japan-animation-tv-ranking-june-27-july-3/.104068</ref>
* The English dub title is a reference to the 1992 sports comedy-drama film ''{{wp|A League of Their Own}}''.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the long shot of the two [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard]], the tips of Mega Charizard X's wings are blue instead of black.
* When the screen splits to show Alain and Trevor staring at each other, rocky terrain can be seen in the background, even though the field they battle on has not risen yet.
* During Ash's battle in the hallway, the grey color on Ash's left sneaker is larger than normal and the area at the front is red instead of white.
* In the long shot of the two {{me|Charizard}}, the tips of {{TP|Alain|Mega Charizard X|Charizard}}'s wings are blue instead of black.
* In the split second it is on screen before showing Alain as the winner, the scoreboard at the end of the battle incorrectly shows him having used {{p|Blastoise}} and {{p|Ludicolo}} (both of which display as having been knocked out).<!-- It is possible that they were meant to be used on Tierno's scoreboard, for his battle against Sawyer in the next episode.-->
* During Ash's battle in the hallway, the gray color on Ash's left sneaker is larger than normal and the area at the front is red instead of white.
* Like in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'' and ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', when Ash holds up {{AP|Greninja}}'s [[Poké Ball]] the white center and black band around the white button is much larger than normal.
* In the split-second it is on screen before showing Alain as the winner, the scoreboard at the end of the battle incorrectly shows him having used {{p|Blastoise}} and {{p|Ludicolo}} (both of which display as having been knocked out). It is possible that they were meant to be used on Tierno's scoreboard, for his battle against Sawyer in the next episode.
* In between the transformation of Ash-Greninja, Greninja is shown to have the pulse meter on its wrist which wasn't shown in between the battle earlier.
* During the flashback, after [[Everett]] tells {{Ash}} that many Trainers like him wanting to compete in the [[Lumiose Conference]], the latter's cheek marks are missing.
* Like in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'' and ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', when Ash holds up Greninja's {{i|Poké Ball}}, the white center and black band around the white button is much larger than normal.
* In between the transformation of Ash-Greninja, both Ash and Greninja are shown to be wearing the pulse meters on their wrists which wasn't shown in between the battle earlier.
* When the scoreboard for the winning Trainers is shown, Remo's card shows him in his old design.
* In the English dub, when Trevor tells his Mega Charizard Y to use {{m|Fire Spin}}, his Japanese voice can be heard.
 
<gallery>
XY125 error.png|Ash's missing cheek marks
XY125 error 2.png|Remo in his old design
</gallery>


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, the scene where Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on {{p|Furfrou}} is slightly cut.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Jeho vlastní liga!|A league of his own!}}
|da={{tt|I en liga for sig!|In a league on its own!}}
|nl={{tt|Zijn eigen league!|His own league!}}
|fi={{tt|Omassa luokassaan!|In a class of his own!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une ligue d'exception !|An exceptional league!}}
|de={{tt|Eine Liga für sich!|A League of his own!}}
|it={{tt|Una lega a parte!|A league apart!}}
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A League of His Own!
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XY125   EP924
カロスリーグ開幕！メガリザードン対決・X対Y！！
The Kalos League Begins! The Mega Lizardon Showdown: X VS Y!!
First broadcast
Japan June 30, 2016
United States September 24, 2016
English themes
Opening Stand Tall
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening XY&Z
Ending プニちゃんのうた
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 園田英樹 Hideki Sonoda
Storyboard 樋口香里 Kaori Higuchi
Assistant director 仲野良 Ryō Nakano
Animation director 松田真路 Shinji Matsuda
Additional credits

A League of His Own! (Japanese: カロスリーグ開幕！メガリザードン対決・X対Y！！ The Kalos League Begins! The Mega Lizardon Showdown: X VS Y!!) is the 125th episode of Pokémon the Series: XY, and the 924th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on June 30, 2016 and in the United States on September 24, 2016.

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Blurb

Our heroes have arrived in Lumiose City for the Kalos League, where they meet up with Tierno, Trevor, Sawyer, and even Alain! The very first matchup is Trevor vs. Alain—and it’s an unexpected battle of Mega Charizard X versus Mega Charizard Y, as Trevor reveals just how hard he’s been training! But Alain proves too powerful, and Trevor is eliminated.

Ash is detained by a persistent challenger on the way to the battlefield and arrives just in time for his match. His opponent starts off with an impressive Altaria, but Ash-Greninja claims a swift victory. Meanwhile, both Sawyer and Alain patiently await their own chance to battle Ash...

Plot

Ash and his friends return to Lumiose City, and it's finally time for the biggest showdown, the Lumiose Conference. Malva is shown doing a live report outside of the stadium where the Kalos League will take place. Team Rocket, disguised as her camera crew, scheme to steal any rare Pokémon that might show up during the conference. Ash and friends arrive at the stadium, marveling at the sight. Malva overhears that Ash will be competing in the Lumiose Conference and decides to interview him. During the interview, Ash states why he is there: to be the very best, and to reach the apex of his pursuit of power, as a Pokémon Master.

However, a Trainer sporting a red mohawk called Everett who eavesdropped on Ash's interview gives a disrespectful sneer to Ash's optimism. Skeptical of his capabilities, he runs into Ash and demands a battle from him while calling out his Kabuki Trim Furfrou. Before Ash gets too carried away, Serena grabs onto his arm and scolds him for being rash and reminds him that he might be too late to register for the Lumiose Conference if he chooses to battle. Clemont and Serena take Ash away to registration, and Everett snarls, annoyed that he couldn't battle Ash.

Later that evening, Ash sees that Sawyer is also participating in the Lumiose Conference and has a pep talk with Tierno and Trevor, who are also competing. Ash notices Alain, who rudely walks away from Professor Sycamore after the latter tries to approach him. Ash catches up to Alain and is surprised to learn that he will also be competing in the Kalos League as well. After Alain leaves, the computer randomly matches up the 64 competing Trainers against each other, and Ash is surprised to see that Trevor will be facing Alain. Serena points out that Ash will be facing a Trainer named Titus first, and Tierno and Sawyer find out who they will be facing in the first round.

The next day, the grand ceremony is unfurled. The Kalos Pokémon Champion Diantha delivers an encouraging speech followed by a fireworks display.

The matches commence accordingly, with the first battle being that of Alain and Trevor. The battlefield is set to a mountainous terrain, complete with a waterfall and a river. Both Trainers send out their Charizard. Trevor's Charizard opens with Fire Spin, which is evaded by Alain's Charizard. Alain's Charizard retaliates with Flamethrower, which Trevor's Charizard counters with Dragon Claw. Trevor Mega Evolves his Charizard into Mega Charizard Y. Upon Mega Evolving, its Drought Ability activates, powering up all Fire-type moves. Mega Charizard Y unleashes a powerful Heat Wave, but Alain's Charizard blocks it by slapping its tail into the water to create a water wall to take the hit. Trevor calls for his Mega Charizard Y to use Dragon Tail, but Alain's Charizard dodges it and then Mega Evolves his own Charizard into Mega Charizard X. Mega Charizard Y uses Fire Spin while Mega Charizard X uses Flamethrower. The moves collide, creating a thick smoke covering both Mega Charizard. Trevor tells Mega Charizard Y to fly, but Alain retaliates by having his Mega Charizard X launch another Flamethrower. Mega Charizard Y gets hit and is knocked out, reverting back to its original form. Clemont is surprised at how powerful Alain's Mega Charizard X is and Serena reminds Ash that his battle is up next, so Ash gets up from the seats and leaves. Recalling his Charizard, Trevor calls out his Aerodactyl to battle.

As Ash reaches the pathway that leads to the stadium, he is intercepted by Everett, the red mohawked Furfrou Trainer from before, who immediately challenges him to a battle. Ash tries to decline his challenge, but Everett refuses to let him pass unless he battles him. Seeing that he can't reason with him, Ash accepts Everett's challenge and calls on Pikachu to battle against Everett's Furfrou. Everett orders Furfrou to use Sand Attack to blind Pikachu before launching a Giga Impact which hits.

Back at the stadium, Alain's Mega Charizard X knocks out Trevor's Aerodactyl with a Flamethrower.

Back in the hallway, Everett has Furfrou use Take Down, while Ash has Pikachu retaliate with Iron Tail. Pikachu follows up with an Electro Ball while Furfrou defends with Cotton Guard.

Back in the stadium, Trevor has his last Pokémon, a White Flower Florges, use Energy Ball on Alain's Mega Charizard X, but Mega Charizard X uses another Flamethrower to destroy Florges's attack and knock her out as well. With a clean sweep victory, Alain and his Charizard are the winners of the first battle. The spectators are awestruck by Alain's performance, while Trevor is devastated that he was eliminated so soon from the Lumiose Conference.

The next battle, Titus versus Ash, is about to begin. Titus has shown up, and the battlefield has changed into a grassy terrain, but Ash is nowhere to be seen. The battle he had with Everett made him late for his battle with Titus. Everybody wonders where Ash could be, including Clemont, Serena, and even Team Rocket. The referee is about to disqualify Ash for not showing up, though Ash just arrives in the nick of time and calls out that he is indeed here.

Everett is seen on the hallway floor remembering the rest of his battle with Ash. Pikachu had used Quick Attack while Furfrou defended with another Cotton Guard. Pikachu retaliated with a powerful Thunderbolt, knocking out Furfrou. After Ash thanked Everett for the battle, Everett broke down in tears, crying that he couldn't compete in the Lumiose Conference as he couldn't collect the eight badges needed to do so and told Ash to win his League challenge, and Ash replied that he would do so.

With Ash present, his first Kalos League battle has begun. Titus sends out his Altaria while Ash chooses to use Greninja. Titus has Altaria use Dragon Pulse, which Greninja takes with ease. Titus orders a Draco Meteor and as the attack approaches, Ash and Greninja sync up to allow Greninja to change into Ash-Greninja and it dodges every single meteor launched by Altaria's attack. Everyone is surprised to see Greninja change form as Ash-Greninja delivers a powerful Water Shuriken, knocking Altaria out on impact. Ash manages to win the three-on-three battle and will advance onto the next round.

Later that day, the participants, Ash and Alain amongst them, eagerly await the second round of the Kalos League.

Major events

Trevor facing Alain
Ash facing Titus
For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Main series debuts

Pokémon debuts

Main series debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon Quiz

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Charizard (US and international)
Pokémon Quiz: Furfrou (Kabuki Trim) (Japan)

Trivia

The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode

Errors

  • When the screen splits to show Alain and Trevor staring at each other, rocky terrain can be seen in the background, even though the field they battle on has not risen yet.
  • In the long shot of the two Mega Charizard, the tips of Mega Charizard X's wings are blue instead of black.
  • During Ash's battle in the hallway, the gray color on Ash's left sneaker is larger than normal and the area at the front is red instead of white.
  • In the split-second it is on screen before showing Alain as the winner, the scoreboard at the end of the battle incorrectly shows him having used Blastoise and Ludicolo (both of which display as having been knocked out). It is possible that they were meant to be used on Tierno's scoreboard, for his battle against Sawyer in the next episode.
  • During the flashback, after Everett tells Ash that many Trainers like him wanting to compete in the Lumiose Conference, the latter's cheek marks are missing.
  • Like in Rivals: Today and Tomorrow! and A Meeting of Two Journeys!, when Ash holds up Greninja's Poké Ball, the white center and black band around the white button is much larger than normal.
  • In between the transformation of Ash-Greninja, both Ash and Greninja are shown to be wearing the pulse meters on their wrists which wasn't shown in between the battle earlier.
  • When the scoreboard for the winning Trainers is shown, Remo's card shows him in his old design.
  • In the English dub, when Trevor tells his Mega Charizard Y to use Fire Spin, his Japanese voice can be heard.
  • Ash's missing cheek marks

    Ash's missing cheek marks

  • Remo in his old design

    Remo in his old design

Dub edits

In other languages


References

  1. ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-07-07/japan-animation-tv-ranking-june-27-july-3/.104068


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