In the 38th episode of Pokémon the Series: XYZ , titled , the Kalos League reaches its conclusion as Ash Ketchum faces Alain in the finals. Match Overview: Ash vs. Alain
: 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
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
: Ash 's Greninja quickly enters the fray and defeats Bisharp , narrowing the field.
: Ash sends out Goodra , but it is ultimately knocked out by Alain 's Bisharp . In the 38th episode of Pokémon the Series:
The battle concludes with a high-stakes showdown between Ash and Alain 's final Pokémon.
As the tournament concludes, the overarching plot of the season shifts dramatically: Rising Conflict: Team Flare : Ash 's Greninja
: Despite an impressive performance, an exhausted Pikachu is finally defeated by Alain 's Charizard .