An Old Family Blend! (650)

[Aura Flare Riolu]

I'm starting to think the writers just gave Heatran a random appearence for lulz.

[pokemonloverXD]

This ep was so cool~though it was a bit short. It was awesome that Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava and learnt eruption, I hope Quilava'll win Ash's next battle with Nando and I hope it'll have a big role in the SL. Oh and it looks like the legendary is Heatran though no one seemed to even notice it in the ep.

[Serebii]

I THINK I've managed to list all of the random appearance Pokémon in this ep, some were very sneaky

http://www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide/shinou/650.shtml

If I missed any, let me know

[Serebii]

I THINK I've managed to list all of the random appearance Pokémon in this ep, some were very sneaky

http://www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide/shinou/650.shtml

If I missed any, let me know

[wind21]

I really liked this episode. It brought back some good memories. The Team Rocket robot part took a little too long, but hopefully that means Team Rocket's not going to be doing much the next few episodes, and so this was to give them their due.

I was amused with how excited Dawn looked in this episode; I guess they do things better at the Sinnoh League than at the Grand Festival.

The nighttime ending scene is magical.

[KGB13]

Hahahahaha I found it pretty funny how there was no attention paid to Heatran at all, everyone just acted normal like they see legendary pokemon everyday, hilarious.

Was TR trying to capture or kill Cyndaquil? because I don't see how coming at it with a drill and chainsaw was going to lead to it's capture. But it's pretty cool that it evolved and learned a new move as well.

I guess I was wrong all along about Conway being in the league, I just couldn't imagine him competing since they didn't build him up to be a rival at all, his match against Ash should be interesting.

I know we're not supposed to talk about the previews but...ASH AND NANDO'S BATTLE LOOKS AWESOME!!!...that's all I have to say.

Overall, this was a fantastic episode and this league looks like it will be the best one yet.

[McIntyre]

I have to say, this is one of my favorite episodes in a long time. The Heatren made me laugh, just standing there like it was another ordinary Pokemon. But I think the biggest surprise for me came in the form of Cyndaquil evolving. We haven't seen the poor pokemon for so long, that I honestly wasn't expecting it to evolve, let alone on screen.

[Aura Flare Riolu]

Here's another fact: It's been 240 Episodes since we last saw Ash's Cyndaquil, Bayleef, Totodile and Noctowl...Which was "The Right Place at the Right Mime"...Episode 1 of the Battle Frontier Saga! o_O

[raz1337]

I can't believe they changed this league so much. No prelims, no torch running. Not to mention 4 previously mentioned rivals, using reserves and a legendary Pokemon. I really thought they'd do the same as Hoenn.

Did anyone catch the reason WHY Ash chose reserves?

What's sad is thinking about how long until the US will have this episode....mid-December? ><

[raz1337]

I THINK I've managed to list all of the random appearance Pokémon in this ep, some were very sneaky

http://www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide/shinou/650.shtml

If I missed any, let me know

Wailord doesn't count as a cameo?

[Grassmen]

I think there's a Jumpluff in the main building area.

[Thriller]

This was a spectacular episode for me to watch with my morning coffee, on my birthday.

I loved how it was essentially a remake of that Canalave episode but with Oak'd Pokemon.

Got to go now, will post more comments after I finish an exam I have in half an hour.

[Shneak]

I love the blatant Heatran. Nice touch.

I've only seen the episode pictures, but this episode looks good. The return of the old Pokemon. I might watch this on Youtube, in pure japanese, just so I can see it.

So how exactly has the league changed?

[CyberCubed]

Here's another fact: It's been 240 Episodes since we last saw Ash's Cyndaquil, Bayleef, Totodile and Noctowl...Which was "The Right Place at the Right Mime"...Episode 1 of the Battle Frontier Saga! o_O

LOL, and its been nearly 400 episodes since Ash's Johto Pokemon have been used in battle.

We haven't seen the Johto starters/Noctowl battle since 2002! LMAO!

[TrainerOfLegend]

Has anyone figured out how ash can have more than 6 Pokemon at a time?

I mean, we only see the reserves arriving from Oak's lab, but his Sinnoh team remains with him, right? Someone please help

[raz1337]

No, he traded the Sinnoh team over. He traded his Pokemon for the reserves just to train during the episode. He didn't have more than 6 at once.

[HoennMaster]

Love how no one is paying attention to Heatran lol.

So I haven't managed to see it, but is Ash doing some still quick "one shot" training with Glalie, Donphan, Muk, Torkoal, and Noctowl?

[TrainerOfLegend]

No, he traded the Sinnoh team over. He traded his Pokemon for the reserves just to train during the episode. He didn't have more than 6 at once.

Oh, but the actual animation of his pokemon being sent over was not seen, right?

[_Taidow_]

Everyone failed to notice that the guy who trained Gliscor wa sitting next to Cynthia.... Gliscor could be back.

EDIT: I was wrong.

I like how they changed Corphish's Bubblebeam once again. This time to look like the one Piplup uses.

I see a Totodile and Gible rivalry starting.... head biters.

Were Bayleef and Muk always this huge?

Quilava! YES! Aerial Ace, Flamewheel, Eruption, and?

[TrainerOfLegend]

Kinda short training montage near the end, don'cha think?

Cynthia being there is pretty cool, but the league started off to quick. Heck, the episode was incredibly quick aswell