As the tournament concludes, the overarching plot of the season shifts dramatically:
: Ash 's Greninja quickly enters the fray and defeats Bisharp , narrowing the field.
Alain 's Mega Charizard X emerges triumphant, making . This outcome was highly controversial among fans, many of whom expected Ash to finally win a regional league at this point in the series. Rising Conflict: Team Flare Pokemon XY&Z (Dub) Episode 38
: Despite an impressive performance, an exhausted Pikachu is finally defeated by Alain 's Charizard .
: Team Flare uses a red beam to take control of the Zygarde core known as Z-2 . As the tournament concludes, the overarching plot of
: The match culminates in a clash between Ash-Greninja and Mega Charizard X . Both Pokémon exchange devastating blows, including a massive "orange" Water Shuriken from Greninja and a powerful Blast Burn from Charizard . Match Result
: Ash sends out Goodra , but it is ultimately knocked out by Alain 's Bisharp . Rising Conflict: Team Flare : Despite an impressive
: Red roots begin spawning throughout Lumiose City, starting from Prism Tower, as Z-2 transforms into its serpent form and begins a massive attack.