Curtain Up, Unova League (764)

[jrizza88]

Here comes the big battle!!! Ash versus Trip!

[playerking]

Now Pikachu vs. Serperior.

Pikachu gets hit with Dragon Tail.

To Be Continued.

[Pepsi_Plunge]

Iris says Satoshi should use Chaobo, well how did tht go last time Belle? and is suprised he uses PEKECHEW.

[kicksjedi9]

I'm actually really glad Ash is reverting back to his more tactical style of battling, not relying on type advantages. His best shot at winning against Trip is likely going to think outside the box.

[jrizza88]

I'm actually really glad Ash is reverting back to his more tactical style of battling, not relying on type advantages. His best shot at winning against Trip is likely going to think outside the box.

Yes, and based off this cliffhanger, it's already looking tough for Ash. I like to see how the rest of this battle will go.

[kicksjedi9]

Ugh, the Meleotta ending, she's gone, time for new relevant ending. Yes I know, not relating to the episode, and it hasn't been around that long, but still.

I agree, I'm wonder what will turn the tide of the battle for Ash and Pikachu.

[Lucario At Service]

First Round match-up list,

[dman_dustin]

Ferrorthorn is random not Belle.

What?

Could you clarify what this means?

[Pepsi_Plunge]

What?

Could you clarify what this means?

Elektross sorry.

It belongs to the trainer Kotetsu is battling.

[Aura Flare Riolu]

First Round match-up list,

That Lance lookalike is in it.

[WingBlast]

I was so moved when Satoshi told Pika that the first battle in the league will go to him! Gosh if only Satoshi can win the league!!!!! and damn next eppi preview is awesome! minus the obligatory Virgil scene ofc -__- they are really trying hard to shove Virgil down our throats, aren't they?

[k6666]

First Round match-up list,

is that color thingy mean group
so Ash , sthepan and trip in green group
belle in yellow group
Virgil in blur group
and kotetsu in red group
so this mean kotetsu vs bianca not in same round as ash vs stephan

[Locormus]

I'm happy that the rival battle scenes are a little more detailed.

Me to, pleasantly surprised.. I was horridly expecting something along the lines of the second round of the Junior Cup.. Even Kotetsu is having his own moments in these battles.. I laughed! :P

They basicly want to show that whoever they are battling they are battling strong opponents because its the league.

Doesn't matter, the pokemon show that by themselves:
- Eelektross: Owned by the likes of the Subway Masters.
- Crustle: Owned by Cilan, which was proven to be godly.
- Braviary: Shown to be quite furious in attacking in its debut, and gameplayers know how strong it is.
- Watchog: The only one in this list that doesn't immediately spark fear.

However, the fact that Stephan had to scream for Zebstrika to stay in the game had me surprised, I actually expected this to be a 'dodge, dodge, Giga Impact' battle, but it lasted longer then that and I was pleasantly surprised. And apparently, even Vaporeon vs. Crustle spans two episodes as well.. :P

I was so moved when Satoshi told Pika that the first battle in the league will go to him! Gosh if only Satoshi can win the league!!!!! and damn next eppi preview is awesome! minus the obligatory Virgil scene ofc -__- they are really trying hard to shove Virgil down our throats, aren't they?

To be fair, he's had less feature frames in the magazines lately.

[WingBlast]

Me to, pleasantly surprised.. I was horridly expecting something along the lines of the second round of the Junior Cup.. Even Kotetsu is having his own moments in these battles.. I laughed! :P



Doesn't matter, the pokemon show that by themselves:
- Eelektross: Owned by the likes of the Subway Masters.
- Crustle: Owned by Cilan, which was proven to be godly.
- Braviary: Shown to be quite furious in attacking in its debut, and gameplayers know how strong it is.
- Watchog: The only one in this list that doesn't immediately spark fear.

However, the fact that Stephan had to scream for Zebstrika to stay in the game had me surprised, I actually expected this to be a 'dodge, dodge, Giga Impact' battle, but it lasted longer then that and I was pleasantly surprised. And apparently, even Vaporeon vs. Crustle spans two episodes as well.. :P



To be fair, he's had less feature frames in the magazines lately.

Thanks god! but it could also mean that till the end of the year Kotetsu and Kenyan get the cake and once the new year hits...bang Virgil all over the place!!!

[Locormus]

Thanks god! but it could also mean that till the end of the year Kotetsu and Kenyan get the cake and once the new year hits...bang Virgil all over the place!!!

Yeah, pretty fearful of this as well.. Oh well, by that time we know whether Ash wins the league, a league rivals appear, or not.. So it wouldn't matter anymore..

[J Ken]

I liked the flashbacks. I wishes Trip hung out with Ash and the rivals. Looks like Ash, Kotetsu, Bianca and Virgil's battles all span into the next episode.

[WingBlast]

Yeah, pretty fearful of this as well.. Oh well, by that time we know whether Ash wins the league, a league rivals appear, or not.. So it wouldn't matter anymore..

I realllllly hope that an other rival appears!!! Please god! I do not want Virgil to beat Satoshi!!!

[Papousse]

Great episode, but now I'm excited to see the next, for few seconds I was thinking that Ash's going to lose, but I remember his fight agaisnt Georgia with Pawniard, so I'm okay now !
Why Trip didn't send out another Pokémon, god ? 8@
Oh and a little bit sad that the Eelektross isn't Bianca's.

[gliscor&yanmega]

I liked the flashbacks. I wishes Trip hung out with Ash and the rivals. Looks like Ash, Kotetsu, Bianca and Virgil's battles all span into the next episode.

I was hoping he would too, oh well, he's still not a jerk anymore from the looks of it, so that's nice at least. Plus the other rivals had interactions with each other so yay for that, hoping for more though.

Stephan's running gag is done now? I read on bulbapedia that the characters start getting his name right in this episode. I was hoping for Kotetsu to just get the name right of all people while everyone else still gets it wrong but oh well.

It's nice that the rival battles are more focused on, although I hope that doesn't get in the way of Ash's battle with whatever "COTD" he's facing. Are all these battles going on at once too since it seems like a few of the rival aren't finished yet.

Did they show anyone's badges other then Ash and Kotetsu?

I like the look of the episode.

[pokemonsquared]

Yes, and based off this cliffhanger, it's already looking tough for Ash. I like to see how the rest of this battle will go.

We already know lol.