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A new adventure is beginning within the wide world of Pokémon! Arriving at Indigo Academy, a girl named Liko receives her first partner Pokémon, Sprigatito. But she soon finds herself pursued by the Explorers, a mysterious group that’s determined to take the pendant necklace she wears.

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Pokémon Ultimate Journeys

Pokémon Master Journeys is the twenty-fifth season of Pokémon anime. The stakes are higher than ever for Ash, Goh and Chloe as they advance toward their goals! As the Pokémon World Coronation Series tournament heats up, intensive training is in store for Ash, Pikachu and their Pokémon friends. Meanwhile, Goh embarks on a series of challenging trial missions to become a member of Project Mew.

Pokémon Master Journeys

Pokémon Master Journeys is the twenty-fourth season of Pokémon anime. It’s a big, big world, but you know where to find Ash and Goh—battling and catching Pokémon from Kanto to Galar! With Pikachu, Cinderace, and their other Pokémon beside them, our heroes continue to travel all over the world to research Pokémon for Cerise Laboratory.

Pokémon Journeys

Pokémon Journeys is the twenty-third season of Pokémon anime. The series features "double protagonists" Ash Ketchum and Goh, along with their partners Pikachu and Raboot. Ash and Goh travel around the world, specifically all regions that have appeared in the core series (from Kanto to Galar), and meet Pokémon from each region while pursuing their respective goals.

Generation VII Alola Region

Pokémon: Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends

Pokémon: Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends is the twenty-second season of Pokémon anime. It is the third season of Pokémon: Sun & Moon. Ash has completed three of his four grand trials in the Alola region, and more adventures await as he and his classmates acquire new Z-Crystals, make new Pokémon friends, and learn how to Mantine Surf!

Pokémon: Sun & Moon: Ultra Adventures

Pokémon: Sun & Moon: Ultra Adventures is the twenty-first season of Pokémon anime. It is the second season of Pokémon: Sun & Moon. The season follows Ash and his classmates as he continues his journey, attending the Pokémon School in the Alola region.

Pokémon: Sun & Moon

Pokémon: Sun & Moon is the twentieth season of the Pokémon anime, and the first season of the Sun & Moon series. It features Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu as they attend a school in the Alola region, catch new Alola Pokémon, and learn about the region's secrets and mysteries.

Generation VI Kalos Region

Pokémon: XYZ

Pokémon: XYZ is the nineteenth season of the Pokémon anime, and the third and final season of the XY series. It features Ash Ketchum, his Pikachu, the two siblings from Lumiose City, Clemont and Bonnie, and his old childhood friend, Serena as they continue their adventures in the Kalos region, catching new Kalos Pokémon, and learning more new secrets of Mega Evolution.

Pokémon: XY Kalos Quest

Pokémon: XY Kalos Quest is the eighteenth season of the Pokémon anime, and the second season of the XY series. It features Ash Ketchum, his Pikachu, the two siblings from Lumiose City, Clemont and Bonnie, and his old childhood friend, Serena as they continue their adventures in the Kalos region, catching new Kalos Pokémon, and learning more new secrets of Mega Evolution.

Pokémon: XY

Pokémon: XY is the seventeenth season of the Pokémon anime, and the first season of the XY series. It features Ash Ketchum and Pikachu as they venture into the Kalos region where they meet new friends, Clemont and Bonnie, and where Ash reunites with his childhood friend, Serena. Ash will catch new Kalos Pokémon, and make new rivals along the way to compete in the Kalos League and learning about the secrets of Mega Evolution.

Generation V Unova Region

Pokémon: BW Adventures in Unova

Pokémon: BW Adventures in Unova is the sixteenth season of the Pokémon anime, and the third and final season of the Best Wishes series. It currently features Ash Ketchum and his friends, Iris and Cilan, and their adventures through Unova after thwarting Team Rocket's plot to use Meloetta for evil and features Ash's battles through the Unova League. It also features a plot involving Team Plasma and Ash returning to the Kanto region.

Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies

Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies is the fifteenth season of the Pokémon anime, and the second season of the Best Wishes series. It features Ash Ketchum and his friends, Iris and Cilan, and their adventures through Unova from Nimbasa City, Ash's Gym Battle with Clay and his journey through east Unova.

Pokémon: Black & White

Pokémon: Black & White is the fourteenth season of the Pokémon anime, and the first season of the Best Wishes series. It features Ash Ketchum and his friends Iris and Cilan's adventure through Unova from Nuvema Town to Nimbasa City.

Generation IV Sinnoh Region

Pokémon: DP Sinnoh League Victors

Pokémon: DP Sinnoh League Victors is the thirteenth season of the Pokémon anime, and the fourth and final season of the Diamond & Pearl series. It features 34 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends Dawn and Brock's adventure through Sinnoh from Sunyshore City to the Sinnoh Pokémon League at Lily of the Valley Island. It is the shortest Pokémon anime season.

Pokémon: DP Galactic Battles

Pokémon: DP Galactic Battles is the twelveth season of the Pokémon anime, and the third season of the Diamond & Pearl series. It features 53 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends Dawn and Brock's adventure through Sinnoh from Hearthome City to Sunyshore City.

Pokémon: DP Battle Dimension

Pokémon: DP Battle Dimension is the eleventh season of the Pokémon anime, and the second season of the Diamond & Pearl series. It features 52 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends Dawn and Brock's adventure through Sinnoh from Solaceon Town to Hearthome City.

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl is the tenth season of the Pokémon anime, and the first season of the Diamond & Pearl series. It features 52 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends Dawn and Brock's adventure through Sinnoh from Twinleaf Town to Hearthome City.

Generation III Hoenn Region

Pokémon: Battle Frontier

Pokémon: Battle Frontier is the ninth season of the Pokémon anime, and the fourth and final season of the Advanced Generation series. It features 47 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends May, Max and Brock's adventure through Kanto from Saffron City to Pallet Town.

Pokémon: Advanced Battle

Pokémon: Advanced Battle is the eighth season of the Pokémon anime, and the third season of the Advanced Generation series. It features 52 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends May, Max and Brock's adventure through Hoenn from Lilycove City to Ever Grande City and Kanto from Pallet Town to Saffron City.

Pokémon: Advanced Challenge

Pokémon: Advanced Challenge is the seventh season of the Pokémon anime, and the second season of the Advanced Generation series. It features 52 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends May, Max and Brock's adventure through Hoenn from Mauville City to Lilycove City.

Pokémon: Advanced

Pokémon: Advanced is the sixth season of the Pokémon anime, and the first season of the Advanced Generation series. It features 40 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends May, Max and Brock's adventure through Hoenn from Littleroot Town to Mauville City.

Generation II Johto Region

Pokémon: Master Quest

Pokémon: Master Quest is the fifth season of the Pokémon anime, and the fifth and final season of the original series. It features 65 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends Misty and Brock's adventure through Johto from Cianwood City to Mt. Silver.

Pokémon: Johto League Champions

Pokémon: Johto League Champions is the fourth season of the Pokémon anime, and the fourth season of the original series. It features 52 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends Misty and Brock's adventure through Johto from Goldenrod City to Cianwood City.

Pokémon: The Johto Journeys

Pokémon: The Johto Journeys is the third season of the Pokémon anime, and the third season of the original series. It features 41 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends Misty and Brock's adventure through Johto from New Bark Town to Goldenrod City.

Generation I Kanto Region & Orange Islands

Pokémon: Orange Island Adventures

Pokémon: Orange Island Aventures is the second season of the Pokémon anime, and the second season of the original series. It features 36 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends Misty and Tracey's adventures through the Orange Archipelago (Orange Islands).

Pokémon: Indigo League

Pokémon: Indigo League is the first season of the Pokémon anime, and the first season of the original series. It features 82 episodes of Ash Ketchum and his friends, Misty and Brock's adventure through Kanto.

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How to watch ‘Pokémon The Series’ in order

Pokémon  has been around for over two decades now and, ever since its 1996 debut, has become a global phenomenon, with a unique blend of strategic gameplay, creative character design, and enticing ‘catch them all’ premise that has captured the imaginations of millions. With its captivating gameplay and an ever-growing roster of creatures , Pokémon has evolved and expanded over the course of nine generations, engaging players with its compelling gameplay and broad appeal.

So far, the franchise doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. This means that there will undoubtedly be more content hitting our screens in the coming years, especially if even more lovable Pokémon are added to the franchise’s Pokédex. But how can you watch new content if you haven’t religiously followed the series and films ?

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The best Pokémon The Series watch order

The following list includes an ideal order to watch the main series and films. As for the short episode arches that Pokémon has released on the side, you can mostly watch those once you have the general idea of Pokémon itself. Without further ado, here’s the correct way to view the Pokémon series.

• Pokémon: Indigo League (Season 1, Episodes 1-69)
• Pokémon: The First Movie (Watch after Episode 69, “Legend of Surfing Pikachu”)
• Pokémon: Indigo League (Season 1, Episodes 70-82)
• Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands (Season 2, Episodes 1-24)
• Pokémon: The Movie 2000 (Watch after Episode 24, “Pikachu vs Nyarth?!”)
• Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands (Season 2, Episodes 25-36)
• Pokémon: The Johto Journeys (Season 3, Episodes 1-38)
• Pokémon 3 The Movie: Spell of the Unknown (Watch after Episode 38, “A Differently Colored Noctowl! Catch It!”)
• Pokémon: The Johto Journeys (Season 3, Episodes 39-41)
• Pokémon: Johto League Champions (Season 4, Episodes 1-48)
• Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi – Voice of the Forest (Watch after Episode 48, “Where’s Kecleon!? Huge Chaos Created By The Invisible Pokémon!”)
• Pokémon: Johto League Champions (Season 4, Episodes 49-52)
• Pokémon: Master Quest (Season 5, Episodes 1-47)
• Pokémon Heroes Movie (Watch after Episode 47, “Battle in the Water!”)
• Pokémon: Master Quest (Season 5, Episodes 48-65)
• Pokémon: Advanced (Season 6, Episodes 1-35)
• Pokémon: Jirachi – Wish Maker (Watch after Episode 35, “May! The First Pokémon Contest Challenge!”)
• Pokémon: Advanced (Season 6, Episodes 36-40)
• Pokémon: Advanced Challenge (Season 7, Episodes 1-45)
• Pokémon The Movie: Destiny Deoxys (Watch after Episode 45, “Fortree Gym! Battle in the Sky!”)
• Pokémon: Advanced Challenge (Season 7, Episodes 46-52)
• Pokémon: Advanced Battle (Season 8, Episodes 1-43)
• Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (Watch after Episode 43, “Numero Uno Articuno”)
• Pokémon: Advanced Battle (Season 8, Episodes 44-52)
• Pokémon: Battle Frontier (Season 9, Episodes 1-38)
• Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (Watch after Episode 38, “Aipom and the King!”)
• Pokémon: Battle Frontier (Season 9, Episodes 39-47)
• Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl (Season 10, Episodes 1-39)
• Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (Watch after Episode 39, “Steamboat Willies!”)
• Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl (Season 10, Episodes 40-52)
• Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (Season 11, Episodes 1-34)
• Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (Watch after Episode 34, “The Psyduck Roadblock!”)
• Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (Season 11, Episodes 35-52)
• Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles (Season 12, Episodes 1-31)
• Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (Watch after Episode 31, “Everybody Participate! Pokémon Hustle!”)
• Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles (Season 12, Episodes 32-53)
• Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors (Season 13, Episodes 1-21)
• Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (Watch after Episode 21, “Goodbye Team Rocket! Love of Meowth!?”)
• Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors (Season 13, Episodes 22-34)
• Black and White (Season 14, Episodes 1-39)
• White, Victini and Zekrom and/or Black, Victini and Reshiram (Watch after Episode 39, “Fierce Fighting Don Battle!”)
• Black and White (Season 14, Episodes 40-50)
• Black and White: Rival Destinies (Season 15, Episodes 1-49)
• Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs The Sword of Justice (Watch after Season 15)
• Black and White: Adventures in Unova (Season 16, Episodes 1-25)
• Black and White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond (Season 16 – Part II, Episodes 1-20)
• Pokémon The Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (Watch after Season 16)
• XY (Season 17, Episodes 1-37)
• Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (Watch after Episode 37, “Reflection Cave! Mirror World Ash and Ash!?”)
• XY (Season 17, Episodes 38-48)
• XY: Kalos Quest (Season 18, Episodes 1-33)
• Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (Watch after Episode 33, “Pikachu Becomes a Star!? Its Movie Debut!”)
• XY: Kalos Quest (Episodes 34-45)
• XYZ (Season 19, Episodes 1-47)
• Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (Watch after Season 19)
• Sun & Moon (Season 20, Episodes 1-43)
• Sun & Moon: Ultra Adventures (Season 21, Episodes 1-49)
• Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends (Season 22, Episodes 1-54)
• Pokémon Journeys: The Series (Season 23, Episodes 1-37)
• Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series (Season 24, Episodes 1-42)
• Pokémon Horizons: The Series (Currently airing in Japan)

Related:  The Best Pokémon Games Of All Time – Ranked  on Attack of the Fanboy

Pokémon: Master Journeys has bid a heartbreaking farewell to Ash Ketchum and Pikachu. The Pokémon Company anticipates its newest series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series , which will be the first-ever Pokémon season not to feature Ash nor Pikachu . Instead, the story will focus on two new protagonists, Liko and Roy. The debut episodes, combined in an hour-long special, aired in Japan on April 14, 2023. Unfortunately, there has been no official announcement for when Pokémon Horizons will air overseas, so there is currently no legal way for Pokemon fans to watch the first episode outside of Japan. 

As always, we’ll keep you updated as news breaks of the series’ migration to the US and beyond.

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Pokémon Journeys: The Series Pokémon: Journeys The Series

• English: Pokémon Journeys: The Series
• Native: ポケットモンスター
• Synonyms: Pocket Monsters, Pokemon 2019, Pokémon 2019
• Rate: TV-Y7
• Premiered: Fall 2019
• Aired: 2019-11-17
• Duration: 23
• Episodes: 48
• Genre: Action Adventure Animation Fantasy Kids

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We’re more than a week away from Pokémon Day, the annual celebration of the Japanese release of the original Pokémon games and with it, the English debut of Pokémon Horizons: The Series . The upcoming season will be the first in the series to star characters other than Ash Ketchum since the anime first premiered all the way back in 1997.

Western audiences still have some time before we meet Liko and Roy, the protagonists of Pokémon Horizons , who will pick up the baton from Ketchum in the wake of his championship victory at the end of last year’s Pokémon Ultimate Journeys. In the meantime, why not take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the earlier seasons of the anime before the latest entry? We’ve broken down a list of all the services where you can watch all 25 seasons of the original Pokémon anime.

Pokémon: The original series (1997-2002)

Seasons 1-5: Indigo League, Adventures in the Orange Islands, The Johto Journeys, Johto League Champions, Master Quest

Where to stream: Netflix (first half of season 1); the Pokémon add-on channel on Prime Video or for digital rental/purchase on Amazon (second half of season 1, season 2, season 3, season 4, season 5)

The series that started it all! Aspiring Pokémon trainer Ash Ketchum ventures out from his hometown of Pallet Town to explore the Kanto and later Johto regions with his electrifying partner Pokémon Pikachu, earning Gym badges and capturing other Pokémon in his quest to become the very best, like no one ever was. Along the way, Ash teams up his friends Misty and Brock and faces off against Team Rocket members Jessie, James, and Meowth.

Ruby and Sapphire arc (2002-06)

Seasons 6-9: Advanced, Advanced Challenge, Advanced Battle, Battle Frontier

Where to stream: Freevee , the Pokémon add-on channel on Prime Video , or for digital rental/purchase on Amazon

The Ruby and Sapphire arc of the Pokémon anime saw Ash leave behind the Johto region (along with his allies and Pokémon, except for Pikachu) to embark on a new adventure in the Hoenn region. While there, Ash met and befriended fellow Pokémon trainer May and her younger brother Max, who joined Ash on his quest to compete for the Hoenn Pokémon League championship.

Diamond and Pearl (2006-10)

Seasons 10-13: Diamond and Pearl, Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension, Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles, Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors

Where to stream: The Pokémon add-on channel on Prime Video or for digital rental/purchase on Amazon

After the conclusion of the Ruby and Sapphire arc, Ash Ketchum journeyed to the Sinnoh region to continue his quest to become a Pokémon master. He would eventually reunite with his old friend Brock, as well as meet a new companion in the form of Dawn, the daughter of a top Pokémon Coordinator who wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Along the way Ash also met Paul, a rival Pokémon trainer with an opposing philosophy to Ash’s belief that friendship and empathy was the key to effective Pokémon mastery.

Black & White arc (2010-13)

Seasons 14-16: Black & White, Black & White: Rival Destinies, Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond

Where to stream: Tubi , the Pokémon add-on channel on Prime Video , or for digital rental/purchase on Amazon

The Black & White arc of the Pokémon anime followed Ash’s adventures through the Unova region. This arc introduced two new companions: Iris, a Pokémon trainer specializing in Dragon types, and Cilan, one of the Gym Leaders of the Striaton City Gym and a “Pokémon connoisseur” who matches trainers with starter Pokémon based on various forms of compatibility. The Black & White arc also introduced Team Plasma, a rival villainous organization to Team Rocket whose mission is to dismantle Pokémon society and free Pokémon from what they see as unjust captivity.

XY (2013-16)

Seasons 17-19: XY, XY: Kalos Quest, XYZ

Where to stream: Hulu , the Pokémon add-on channel on Prime Video , or for digital rental/purchase on Amazon

Pokémon the Series: XY followed Ash and Pikachu exploring the Kalos region, encountering numerous new Pokémon as well as witnessing the mysterious power of Mega Evolution. Ash makes several friends, like Clemont the inventor and his little sister Bonnie, as well as Serena, a Pokémon performer who Ash met years ago when they were both children.

Sun & Moon (2016-19)

Seasons 20-22: Sun & Moon, Sun & Moon: Ultra Adventures, Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends

Where to stream: Roku Channel , the Pokémon add-on channel on Prime Video , or for digital rental/purchase on Amazon

Referred to by many Pokémon fans (including Monster Kids author Daniel Dockery ) as the pinnacle of the original anime, the Sun & Moon arc saw Ash Ketchum not only undergo a major character redesign , but also introduced the Alola region and the concept of Z-moves. Instead of traveling through the region, Ash attends Pokémon school on Melemele Island, where he befriends his fellow classmates Lana, Lillie, Mallow, Sophocles, and Kiawe.

Journeys (2019-2023)

Seasons 23-25: Journeys: The Series, Master Journeys: The Series, Ultimate Journeys: The Series

Where to stream: Netflix

The Pokémon Journeys arc brought the 26-year-long saga of the original anime to a close on a high note, with Ash finally becoming the Pokémon World Champion after defeating Leon, the Galar region Champion and “Monarch” of the Pokémon World Coronation series. The arc saw the reintroduction of several old companions, like Misty and Brock, as well as a new friend in the form of Goh, a young Pokémon trainer who had a formative experience with the elusive mythical Pokémon Mew.

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Pokémon the Series: XYZ (known in Japan as Pocket Monsters: XY & Z ( ポケットモンスターエックスワイ　アンド　ゼット , Poketto Monsutā Ekkusu Wai ando Zetto ) is the nineteenth season of the Pokémon anime series, and the third and final season of Pokémon the Series: XY , known in Japan as Pocket Monsters: XY&Z (ポケットモンスター エックスワイゼット, Poketto Monsutā Ekkusu Wai Zetto ). Ash , Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie continue their adventures in the Kalos region, where they encounter the sinister Team Flare and meet the enigmatic Mega Evolution Trainer, Alain.

They delve into the mysteries surrounding the unique transformation of Ash's Greninja and face a prophecy concerning the destruction of Kalos with the involvement of the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde.

The season originally aired in Japan from October 29, 2015, to November 10, 2016, on TV Tokyo , and in the United States from February 20, 2016, to January 28, 2017, on Cartoon Network .

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Pokémon GO City Safari is coming to Jakarta, Indonesia

Pokémon GO City Safari: Jakarta is happening from Saturday, Sept 21, 2024, to Sunday, Sept 22, 2024, as part of Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey—and tickets are on sale now!

You’ll encounter Pokémon themed around Pokémon Air Adventures such as Flying Pikachu, Noibat, and Tropius. Also, for the first time in Jakarta, you’ll have an exclusive chance to encounter Skiddo while you set off on a city-wide adventure to discover the vibrant stories, new friends, and exciting Pokémon waiting for you in the city!

Whether you’re living in the city or a first-time visitor, your Pokémon GO City Safari will take you across the city in an all-new way—from historic landmarks to local favorites, get ready for a taste of the city with Pokémon GO by your side!

September 21, 2024, and September 22, 2024

10:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m. local time

Evolve your experience—upgrade with special ticket add-ons!

Trainers can either purchase a ticket for one day of the two-day event or a one-day ticket with an additional second day add-on. One-day tickets are 125,000 IDR (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, including any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO City Safari website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO City Safari: Jakarta event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Say “Halo！(Ha-lo!)” to Jakarta in a citywide adventure!

Find a whole city of adventure waiting for you when you embark on a Pokémon GO City Safari! Encounter themed wild Pokémon throughout the entire city, complete City Safari-exclusive Special Research, and explore the rich culture in and around Jakarta!

There’s no right or wrong way to enjoy a City Safari! This open format allows Trainers to enjoy the city-wide experiences at their own pace, catching Pokémon and making friends with other Trainers along the way.

Help Professor Willow research Pokémon across Jakarta!

Ticket-holding Trainers can gear up to assist Professor Willow and Eevee in learning more about the Pokémon appearing during the event. Eevee seems ready for a big adventure—Trainers will encounter Eevee wearing an explorer hat at the beginning of the City Safari Special Research!

We encourage Trainers to travel and explore the city with their new Eevee as a buddy. This event-exclusive Eevee can be evolved into any of Eevee’s known Evolutions, so Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon wearing an explorer hat can join the fun!

^ The only way to obtain these Pokémon wearing an explorer hat is by evolving an Eevee wearing an explorer hat using 25 Eevee candy.

Special Pokémon will appear in the wild!

Featured Pokémon will appear across Jakarta during the event! Plus, for the first time in Jakarta, you’ll be able to encounter Skiddo, the Mount Pokémon! Skiddo will currently only appear during Pokémon GO City Safari and Safari Zone events, but it may appear worldwide at a later date.

The following Pokémon will hatch from Eggs during the event!

Tip: You can upgrade your ticket with the Egg-thusiast add-on to unlock a 1/2 Hatch Distance bonus during the event! Ticket add-ons are active for both the Saturday and Sunday of Pokémon GO City Safari: Jakarta.

Embark on an Eevee Explorers Expedition!

Don’t know where to start your adventure? With an entire city to explore, the Eevee Explorers Timed Research experience can help you set off on an exciting tour of notable locations, landmarks, and even some local favorite spots!

Visit locations across the city to complete this event-exclusive Timed Research, which awards an additional encounter with Eevee wearing an explorer hat with a Jakarta Location Background at each location you visit!*

*Ticket holders can receive up to eight encounters with Eevee wearing an explorer hat as a part of the Eevee Explorers Timed Research in addition to the Eevee wearing an explorer hat received as a part of the event Special Research. Trainers who purchase the second day add-on can complete the Timed Research a second time for an additional eight encounters with Eevee wearing an explorer hat.

Map out your adventure via Campfire!

An interactive event map is now available via Campfire! Tap the Campfire button in the upper-right side of the map to view. You can even preview event locations—plan your path in advance and make the most out of your day!

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Take part in event-exclusive Field Research and learn more about the exciting Pokémon appearing across Jakarta!

Mega Raid Location Backgrounds

Trainers with an active Pokémon GO City Safari: Jakarta ticket who take on in-person Mega Raids during the time listed on their event ticket will have a chance to receive a Jakarta Location Background after catching Latias or Latios!

During the event, special Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey–themed stickers will be available to all Trainers in Jakarta, with or without an event ticket, from spinning PokéStops and from Gifts!

Ticket Holder Bonuses

Ticket-holding Trainers will receive the following bonuses and rewards between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., anywhere in Jakarta on their ticketed day!

Evolve your gameplay with ticket add-ons

In addition to our live events, we’re offering Trainers the chance to enhance their event experience with optional add-ons. Ticket add-ons are active for both days of Pokémon GO City Safari: Jakarta—Saturday and Sunday. Trainers with the ticket add-ons will be able to take advantage of the bonuses even on the day that they aren’t taking part in ticketed gameplay.

Up to 12 free Raid Passes per day by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms

Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids

3 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids and Mega Raids

1 additional Candy XL awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids and Mega Raids (Trainers level 31+)

1/2 Egg Hatch Distance

2× Hatch Stardust

2× Hatch XP

2× Hatch Candy

Enjoy two days of adventure in Jakarta! After selecting either a Saturday or Sunday ticket, Trainers can purchase an add-on for the other day to make the most of their time.

Purchasing a Saturday or Sunday add-on gives Trainers an extra day to enjoy the following bonuses.

Lure Modules (excluding Golden Lures) activated during the event will last for four hours

Restrictions for the Saturday and Sunday add-ons apply. Trainers will only receive the event Special Research once.

An increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon

Up to five Special Trades daily within the city

1/2 Stardust Cost for trades within the city

Restrictions for the Saturday/Sunday add-ons apply. Trainers will only receive the event Special Research once.

• Click HERE OR
• Open the Pokémon GO app.
• In Map View, tap the Main Menu button.
• Tap Events.
• On the following page, all upcoming live events will be listed, with the soonest event at the top.
• You’ll see the label “Tickets Available!” next to a first-come first-served event if it hasn’t sold out yet. Tap the event to select the date and time you wish to attend, purchase tickets for friends (see the “Gift a ticket to a friend!” section), and input your payment information to complete your purchase. On the payment confirmation page, please note your order ID. You’ll also receive a confirmation email at the address you entered before payment.

If you would like to purchase a ticket for one of your friends, you’ll need their username. While purchasing, there are boxes that you can fill in with the usernames of the friends that you would like to buy tickets for—one name per box.

• Tap “Add.” Make sure that the spelling of all usernames is correct.
• Your gift will be on its way!

Note: You must be at least Great Friends with the Trainer you wish to give a ticket to. You must also assign the entire quantity of tickets that you selected to eligible friends before you can proceed to payment. You can only purchase tickets for one date and time per order, so all friends will receive tickets for the same date and time.

There are seven different themed areas where we recommend beginning your adventure!

• Pantai Indah Kapuk
• Kawasan Kota Tua Jakarta
• Central Park Mall
• Lapangan Banteng
• Tebet Eco Park
• Gelora Bung Karno
• Pantai Ancol

*There will be Official Routes in some areas for you to explore. To learn more about Routes, Zygarde, and Zygarde’s different forms, head on over to our Routes page !

You can receive up to a 90% discount for GrabRide and GrabCar for transportation to and from City Safari Jakarta venues. The discount is available from September 16 to September 22.

How to redeem: Interact with any of the special Grab PokéStops around Jakarta and tap the promotional image to learn more.

In the Grab app, enter “POKEMONGO” for valid venues.

*Terms & conditions apply. Discounts are limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

*Valid venues include the following City Safari locations:

• Community Park PIK 2
• Kawasan Kota Tua
• Ancol Beach

You can pick up a physical postcard as a memento of the event at the following locations.

Find the Pokémon GO booth in the locations above during the event. There will be a limited number distributed at each location. Postcards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Special In-Person Activities and Events

This event will feature in-person activities and events in Jakarta for the whole family to enjoy! Please visit the Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Jakarta website for more detailed information.

Experience the excitement of Pokémon GO at PIK Avenue! Stop by during your adventure and take part in Pokémon TCG Academia as well as other exciting Pokémon experiences, including:

Pokémon GO Booth

Pokémon TCG Academia Pokémon TCG Academia is an event mainly to introduce and teach how to play Pokémon TCG, especially for those who don’t know what Pokémon TCG is, or how to play it.

Pokémon Meet-and-Greet Lighten up your mood by meeting and taking photos with Pikachu and others!

Pikachu Parade Parade performance by Pikachu and Eevee

Pikachu Dance Show A mesmerizing dance performance by Pikachu

Pokémon Anime Viewing Stage Show Let’s watch the Pokémon animated series together

Community Park PIK2

Opening hours :14:00-21:00 WIB There will be two outdoor event zones with free admission:

Special live show with Pikachu and special artists Special live show collaboration with Pikachu and Indonesian local artists!

Pikachu Night Drone Show 1,600 drones and Pikachu will color the night in Jakarta

Pikachu EDM Let’s all move to the beat in Pikachu’s sound and light dance show!

Pokémon Meet-and-Greet You will meet Pikachu wearing a batik shirt

Various Pokémon Photo Spots Take a photo with a special Pokémon photo spot!

Pokémon Kids Carnival A Pokémon corner with free games for everyone to enjoy!

*There is no cost for admission to these experiences. *You can come and go as you please from these events. *Admission may be restricted depending on conditions on the day of the event. *The drone show may be canceled due to weather or other reasons.

Please check the web page for more information about Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey!

You can participate in the designated locations throughout Jakarta.

There will be no designated parking area for this event. We recommend using public transportation.

Please use public restrooms.

• Tickets can be purchased from the Pokémon GO Event Ticketing page . *Trainers must physically be in Jakarta to enjoy all the exclusive content that this event has to offer.
• For purchasing information, visit the Registering for Live Events page.

In order to enjoy event gameplay of Pokémon GO City Safari: Jakarta, you must be physically present in Jakarta.

Simply open Pokémon GO in Jakarta on the date and time stated on your event ticket. Trainers who do not have a ticket will not have access to the event-exclusive content even if they are physically present in Jakarta.

• Event gameplay will be available at the designated locations throughout Jakarta on the specified dates and times.
• Trainers will not be able to participate in the event outside Jakarta even if they purchase a ticket.
• Tickets for this event, including the purchase of any add-ons, are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). There are a limited number of tickets available. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Child Accounts: Trainers with child accounts can attend events when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Their parents or guardians must purchase a ticket for themselves and for any children who will be attending this event. To register, the email associated with the parent or guardian’s Pokémon GO account must match the parent or guardian’s email address on file with Niantic Kids or Pokémon Trainer Club.

Information will be posted on the Facebook page, Niantic .

For any gameplay issues during the event, please follow these steps to contact us through the app.

For frequently asked questions regarding events, please refer to the Pokémon GO Help Center . In most cases, the issue can be resolved by restarting Pokémon GO or your device.

• Please consider staying hydrated, wearing a hat etc.
• Trainers can find drinks in the city from vending machines, convenience stores etc.
• Please prioritize your child’s well-being if you are bringing a child to this event.

Smoking (including but not limited to e-cigarettes and tobacco products) anywhere outside of designated areas is prohibited. Please use the designated smoking areas when smoking.

Please take any trash from the live event home with you.

We recommend bringing a fully charged portable power bank with you.

This event will be held regardless of the weather. However, in the case of extreme weather or natural disasters, the event may be suspended. Please check the local weather forecast before coming to the event and wear appropriate clothing.

Please contact press@nianticlabs.com if you wish to record or cover the event.

Alain (Japanese: アラン Alan ) is a recurring character who appeared in the Pokémon anime . He is a Pokémon Trainer seeking to defeat all Mega-Evolved Pokémon using his Mega Charizard X . He initially appears as the main character of the Mega Evolution Specials side-series, working under the instruction of Lysandre to collect Mega Evolution energy and unknowingly serving as an informal member of Team Flare in the process. He later appears in the XY&Z arc of Pokémon the Series: XY as a rival to Ash .

In Pokémon Journeys: The Series , he was revealed to have become one of the eight best Trainers in the world within the World Coronation Series . Alain was also revealed to have become a Mega Stone researcher.

• 1.1.1 Pre-series
• 1.1.2.1 Mega Evolution Specials
• 1.1.2.2 Main series
• 1.1.3 Pokémon Journeys: The Series
• 1.2 Character
• 1.3.1 On hand
• 1.3.2 In rotation
• 1.3.3 Found
• 1.4.1 Badges obtained
• 1.4.2 Pokémon League ranking
• 1.4.3 World Coronation Series
• 1.5 Artwork
• 1.6 Voice actors
• 2.1.1.1 Disks
• 5 References

In the anime

In the past, Alain was Professor Sycamore 's assistant , and it was Sycamore who initially inspired him to begin seeking Mega Stones in order to solve the mysteries of Mega Evolution. At this time, Alain already owned a Charmander . Some time after leaving Professor Sycamore's laboratory, Charmander evolved. After reporting to Professor Sycamore, he came to a nearby ruin in search of Ampharosite , but discovered that the raw Mega Stone had been taken by Lysandre . Alain battled Lysandre for ownership of the stone, but his Charmeleon was soundly defeated by Lysandre's Pyroar .

Alain was then invited to Lysandre Labs , where Lysandre revealed his intention to harness the energy Pokémon produce when they Mega Evolve, for peaceful purposes. He also claimed that if Professor Sycamore were to publish the secrets of Mega Evolution, mankind would find a way to use those secrets to nefarious ends, and said that he would not allow the Professor's name to be tarnished. Asking if Alain would assist him, Lysandre revealed a metal attaché case with a Mega Ring and Charizardite X . Believing he could protect the Professor this way, Alain accepted Lysandre's proposal.

Pokémon the Series: XY

Mega evolution specials.

Some time prior to Mega Evolution Special I , Charmeleon evolved into a Charizard . Alain was first seen in Mega Evolution Special I battling a Trainer named Astrid , and defeated her Mega Absol . The battle was secretly watched by Mairin , a beginning Trainer who was sent out on a journey by Professor Sycamore. Mairin was so impressed with his strength that she began following him. From Mairin, Alain learned of a Trainer who lept off of Prism Tower to save a Pokémon . Next, Alain received a call on his Holo Caster from a mysterious person , who directed him to a location with ruins to retrieve a Mega Stone. After getting the Mega Stone, Alain was confronted by a Trainer named Remo who was also looking for the Mega Stone. Remo challenged him with a Mega Garchomp , but Alain won the battle and kept the Mega Stone.

Afterwards, he helped Mairin catch a Flabébé . He then traveled with her to a restaurant where Kalos Elite Four member Siebold was working as a chef and challenged him to a battle. Charizard put up a good fight against Siebold's Blastoise , but when Blastoise Mega Evolved, it overwhelmed Charizard using a Mega Launcher -boosted Dragon Pulse . Accepting his defeat, Alain continued his journey to battle more Mega Evolved Pokémon and complete more assignments from Lysandre, now with Mairin as a traveling partner.

In Mega Evolution Special II , he traveled to Hoenn with Mairin, where he met Steven . Noticing each other's Key Stones , the two Trainers recognized each other as Trainers with Mega Pokémon. Accepting Alain's challenge, Steven and his Shiny Mega Metagross fought a fierce battle with Charizard before the battle was interrupted by Lysandre.

Deciding to cooperate with the Hoenn Champion , Alain and his company traveled to their destination, a small temple with two pillars in the center. When Alain and Steven held their Key Stones to the monument, a staircase of light appeared to lead them further within the ancient ruin. There, they discovered a similar mechanism that summoned a glowing Giant Rock from underneath the ruin. After Lysandre and his research team began analyzing the giant stone, a Rayquaza appeared from the sky, Mega Evolved into Mega Rayquaza, and started wreaking havoc on the surrounding area. Alain, Steven, and their Mega Pokémon partners tried to fend off the Legendary Pokémon , but were overwhelmed. After an attack from Rayquaza's Draco Meteor , the Giant Rock was revealed to have disappeared, causing Rayquaza to leave. Alain, Mairin and Steven then proceeded to Rustboro City on Lysandre's orders as energy waves, believed to be the Giant Rock's, were detected near the city's coast.

In Mega Evolution Special III , after landing at Devon Corporation via helicopter with Mairin, Alain received confirmation from Steven and Lysandre that Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre were set to battle each other near Rustboro City to claim the Giant Rock's energy, putting the entire world at risk. Alain and Steven volunteered to fly to the point where the super-ancient Pokémon would meet to analyze the situation. Despite Mairin's attempts to make Alain stay, he refused, saying he had to keep his promise to Lysandre to become the strongest. As Mairin continued to press him, Alain began to lash out at her, saying she knew nothing about his goals. After calming down, Alain walked away from Mairin, telling her to go back to Kalos.

On Steven's aircraft, Alain and the Champion approached a large energy reading that Devon Corp. staff and Lysandre confirm to be the Giant Rock. The two then witnessed Primal Kyogre surface, who began engaging Primal Groudon. After the Primal Pokémon exchanged blows, Alain received private orders from Lysandre to protect the Giant Rock at all costs until it fully materialized. Alain then opened the aircraft's door and sent out Charizard, and triggered its Mega Evolution. Following Alain's lead, Steven and Metagross followed suit, volunteering to attack Kyogre. While Charizard was initially able to stop Groudon from reaching the Giant Rock, it was eventually struck by Precipice Blades , causing it to fall from the sky to a glacier created by Kyogre's Ice Beam .

Alain immediately rappelled from the aircraft onto the glacier, and rushed to Charizard's side, digging it out from chunks of ice. Noticing its tail flame dying, Alain recalled Charizard to rest. Alain was then blown back from an explosion caused by Groudon and Kyogre's battle. Thanks to Steven's order to descend the aircraft, Mairin and Chespie , who had stowed away, were able to exit the aircraft's rear and help Alain. As Groudon's Solar Beam caused debris to fly towards the three, Steven's Metagross dove in front to guard the three with Protect . While Metagross continued to fend off Groudon and Kyogre, Mairin brought an unconscious Alain to shelter. Alain then woke up to witness Mega Rayquaza return and single-handedly defeat Groudon and Kyogre. A submarine sent by Lysandre then surfaced and proceeded to take in the Giant Rock by blinding Rayquaza with flash missiles. Lysandre deemed the mission a success, and Rayquaza retreated. With the skies cleared, Alain approached Mairin and thanked her.

However, back at the Devon Corporation headquarters, Mairin was told by Steven that Alain returned to Kalos without her, as staying with him would put her in danger. Alain was shown then to be back at Lysandre Labs, where Lysandre thanked him for his help. While Lysandre told Alain he had earned a rest, Alain insisted on continuing his training with Charizard, recalling how they were defeated by the super-ancient Pokémon of Hoenn. He was last seen with Charizard, battling a nameless Trainer and his Mega Tyranitar under Lysandre's supervision.

In Mega Evolution Special IV , Alain fought ten Trainers with Mega Evolved Pokémon in a row under the condition that he had to return his Mega Stone and Mega Ring to Lysandre had he lost to one of the Trainers. Despite not being able to rest between battles, Alain was able to defeat the first nine Trainers. During the middle of the challenge, he was reunited with Mairin again, but he still refused to let her travel with him. As she continued to press him, Alain lashed out at Mairin, telling her he couldn't get stronger with her around, greatly upsetting her. After an upset Mairin had walked away and told Chespie she wanted to be alone, Chespie walked in on an experiment which subsequently overloaded, exposing Chespie to near-fatal levels of the energy produced as part of the experiment and causing it to fall into a coma.

Later, Alain fought Malva of the Elite Four as the final Trainer. Alain pitted his Charizard against Malva's Mega Houndoom and after a hard-fought battle, he was able to defeat her. After the battle, he went to see Mairin from behind a corner. Upon finding out about Chespie and hearing a broken, sobbing Mairin begging Lysandre to assure her that Chespie would wake up, he started to blame himself. Believing that the Mega Evolution system would restore Chespie's health, Alain set out to complete it in order to bring back the cheerful Mairin he knew. After leaving, a Trainer with a Mega Banette stopped him and they had a battle.

Main series

Alain made his main series debut during a flashback in Garchomp's Mega Bond! , where he was revealed to have found a wild Gible that eventually became Professor Sycamore's partner Pokémon, Garchomp.

Alain made his physical main series debut in From A to Z! , where he was briefly seen walking past Ash and his friends .

In A Meeting of Two Journeys! , while passing by Ash's battle with Sawyer , Alain took notice of Ash's Greninja 's unique transformation and was intrigued by it. The next day, he saved Ash's Pikachu from Team Rocket and introduced himself to Ash and his friends. He then requested to battle Ash's Greninja, to which Ash agreed. Alain held the upper hand against Ash and Greninja with his Charizard, which he eventually Mega Evolved as he wanted to draw out Greninja's full power. Once Greninja did transform, Alain was surprised to discover it wasn't a Mega Evolution, as his Mega Ring didn't respond. Ash-Greninja managed to battle Charizard on more even grounds, but was still defeated. Afterwards, Alain and Ash introduced themselves, just before he thanked Ash for the battle and left.

In An Explosive Operation! , he was sent by Lysandre to help Aliana and Mable in their mission to capture Z2 when they were having a hard time. Alain and Charizard were an even match for the Zygarde and distracted it long enough for Team Flare to use their specialized weapons. After they captured Z2, Aliana and Mable recognized him as working for Lysandre.

In The Synchronicity Test! , Alain noticed Ash and Clemont battling, during his visit to the Pokémon Center . After reuniting with the group, he had a rematch against Ash. First, he battled his Noivern , using his newly revealed Metang . After a close battle, Alain's Metang won after a decisive clash between its Metal Claw and Noivern's Acrobatics . Afterwards, Alain agreed for him and Charizard to have a rematch against Ash's Greninja. At first, the battle played out very similar to their previous one, but after Charizard Mega Evolved, Greninja showed its improvement by started getting a few hits in. When Charizard retaliated, Greninja transformed into Ash-Greninja and proved itself Charizard's equal, making Alain feel excited to face such a strong opponent. In the closing stages of the battle, Greninja managed to land a power Cut attack which smashed Charizard onto the ground, to Alain's surprise.

Before the battle could be finished, however, Ash collapsed from exhaustion, much to Alain's concern. Alain remained with the group until Ash recovered, after which he once more thanked Ash for a good battle. He was then asked by Ash if he was planning on entering the Kalos League , and when he said that he was not, Ash questioned as to why, since there would be plenty of strong opponents to battle against. To this, Alain commented that it would certainly be interesting, and then departed. Later on, Alain had a brief video chat with a Team Flare Grunt and was glad to see that Mairin was doing fine. He would afterwards reminisce on his time working with Sycamore alongside Charizard before reiterating his desire to get stronger and protect those that he cares most for.

The conversation with Ash had apparently inspired Alain to enter the Kalos League and collect Badges . He was seen battling for his final Kalos Badge in the introduction to Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel , where he was shown battling Korrina 's Mega Lucario with his Mega Charizard X. The result of that battle was shown at the end of A Diamond in the Rough! , where he defeated her and earned himself the Rumble Badge , fulfilling his requirement for entry into the Kalos League. When asked by Korrina if he was going to enter the League, he confirmed, saying that he was planning on entering in order to battle Ash, whom he did not mention by name to her.

In A League of His Own! , Alain entered the Lumiose Conference . During the opening ceremony, Alain reunited with Sycamore, who was hosting the tournament together with Diantha , but Alain refused to talk with his former mentor. He also met up with Ash, and explained that he entered the tournament to battle him again and told him to keep advancing. The next day, he battled Trevor , with both Trainers using their Mega Charizard. Alain, however, easily won, defeating all three of Trevor's Pokémon without being seriously pressured in battle, and advanced to the second round.

In the next episode , it was revealed that Alain had won his second round, third round, and quarterfinal matches, qualifying him for the semi-finals. Following the conclusion of the fourth quarterfinal battle between Sawyer and Tierno , it was revealed he would once again face Remo for a spot in the finals. His rematch with Remo was seen in the following episode . Using only his Charizard and his Metagross , he was able to easily defeat Remo and qualify for the finals. According to Clemont, Alain had up until this point only used these two Pokémon in the entire tournament. Alain had a cold, serious demeanor throughout the battle, which worried Professor Sycamore. Afterwards, Alain observed the battle between Ash and Sawyer and continued to do so in the following episode , even showing a smile after Ash was named as the victor of the battle.

In Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare! , he was seen training for his upcoming battle against Ash with his Charizard, which Malva interrupted. She expressed her congratulations at Alain being able to make it to the finals so easily, adding that winning in the finals should be easy for someone like him. Alain replied by telling her to go away so that he could focus on training for his match. Malva shrugged off his comment, saying that since Alain's goal was to become the strongest, entering and winning the Kalos League was common sense. Alain replied by telling her that being the strongest didn't matter to him for his battle, saying that he just wanted to battle Ash. Malva commented that she thought Ash must be happy that Alain was being so mindful about him, with Alain asking what she was insinuating, adding that he was suspicious about her "true colors". Malva merely commented on how Alain was nearly finished gathering the remaining amount of Mega Evolution energy, asking him what he would do after Chespie had recovered, to which Alain replied that it was none of her business.

Later that night, he was seen training with Charizard, expressing on how eager he was to battle Ash and how close they were to meeting the quota for the needed Mega Evolution energy. He was then approached by Professor Sycamore, who despite the awkwardness of their meeting, expressed that there were many things that he had wished to talk about with Alain, but that it was hard for him to remain collected while doing so. Alain questioned if Sycamore was mad at him for not coming back to the lab, which Sycamore denied, saying that he had heard about Alain's work with Lysandre. Alain admitted that he didn't want to expose his former mentor to any possible danger, telling the Professor about his goal to gather the power produced by Mega Evolution, but that there were also many people who would seek to twist that power for evil purposes, with Sycamore asking Alain if he backed away from him for his own safety, to which Alain confirmed. Alain told his former mentor that he couldn't turn back, not while there were even more things that he had lost compared to when he first started his journey, and until he could get those lost things back, he said that he could only continue to become even more powerful. Sycamore, smiling in understanding, told his former assistant to do as he wished. The next day, Alain was seen entering the battlefield for his final battle with Ash.

In Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted! and Down to the Fiery Finish! , Alain faced Ash in the final round of the Lumiose Conference for a Full Battle . Alain and Ash started a back and forth battle that eventually came down to Alain's Charizard against Ash's Greninja. Charizard Mega Evolved and Greninja transformed into Ash-Greninja, but in the end, Charizard emerged victorious, making Alain the winner of the Lumiose Conference. During the closing ceremony, after Diantha had handed Alain the championship trophy, the Kalos League stadium was attacked by massive roots unleashed by Z2, which Team Flare had placed under their control.

In the following episode , he and Ash made their way through the root-infested Kalos League stadium in order to find Mairin. After meeting with Serena , Clemont, and Bonnie outside, and seeing Z2 on top of Prism Tower , he and Ash went to find Mairin. After finding her, the two were ambushed by Celosia and some Team Flare Grunts, who informed Alain that Lysandre had ordered Ash to be captured and brought to him. Despite Ash trying to pull him away, Alain resisted, and allowed Team Flare to capture an unconscious Ash, along with all of his Pokémon. Alain was then transported via helicopter to Prism Tower, where he angrily questioned Xerosic as to why Team Flare needed Ash. He then went to the top of the tower, where he asked Lysandre what he was doing, and why he was destroying Kalos if he wanted to protect it. Lysandre revealed his true goal of returning Kalos to a beautiful state, and his belief that in order to do so, Kalos needed to be destroyed and rebuilt from scratch. Alain was then seen visibly frustrated and shocked when he witnessed Ash and all of his Pokémon bound in midair. When Ash and Pikachu regained consciousness he made no movement when Ash asked him what was going on.

Upon hearing about Lysandre's true motivation for gathering Mega Evolution energy in the next episode , Alain collapsed in anger and frustration towards himself for being used by Lysandre for his scheme, no longer knowing what he had been fighting for all that time. He then watched in horror as Lysandre attempted to control Ash and Greninja with Mega Evolution Energy so he could be in control of their Bond Phenomenon power. Luckily, the two were able to trigger the transformation on their own and break free of their confinement. Alain then grabbed Ash when he was about to collapse from using his energy, as well as thanking him for the words he said that brought him into his senses. He then turned against Lysandre and freed Ash's other Pokémon. The two then began a battle against Lysandre's Pyroar and Mega Gyarados , and thanks to the efforts of Ash's Hawlucha , Noivern, and Pikachu, they were able to knock out Pyroar.

Continuing their battle , Lysandre's Mega Gyarados proved unexpectedly powerful as it was able to defeat all of Ash's Pokémon except for his Pikachu and Greninja. Alain and Ash were eventually assisted by Malva. Alongside Malva, Alain was impressed by the dedication and wisdom Ash displayed when he lectured Lysandre on why the current world is worth fighting for. The three were finally able to defeat Lysandre in the next episode , but left in shock when Lysandre appeared to commit suicide by stepping off Prism Tower. After learning the Giant Rock had absorbed Chespie and was heading to Anistar City 's Sundial , Alain and company met up with Clemont, Bonnie, and Blaziken Mask and headed towards the Giant Rock by helicopter. Upon reaching the creature, Alain, along with everyone else, began fighting the creature and were eventually aided by Diantha and the Gym Leaders of Kalos as well.

In the following episode , Alain and Ash were able to reach the Giant Rock's core, where Alain helped rescue Chespie, taking out the creature. After Lysandre returned and controlled the Giant Rock, Alain used his Charizard to continue fighting and was able to destroy Lysandre's control device, allowing Squishy and Z2 to destroy the Giant Rock and stop Lysandre's wicked plan. Relieved to see that Chespie finally awoke from its coma, Alain apologized to Mairin for all he did and asked for her forgiveness, but Mairin told him that as long as he was safe, then everything was alright.

He reappeared in Battling With a Clean Slate! , where Mairin threw a party for his return at Professor Sycamore's lab. He listened as Ash revealed his intent to return home to Pallet Town , later admitting to Ash that he was not sure of what he wanted to do now that everything he wanted to do had been accomplished. Feeling depressed and unsure, Alain said that despite not knowing Lysandre's plot, he still felt that he needed to atone for his mistakes. Ash suggested that they have another battle someday, as battling always helped him to find the answers to questions that he had. Although Alain was hesitant since Ash had already done so much for him, he agreed noting to himself that in every way that was important Ash was his superior.

However, their conversation was interrupted when Team Rocket started attacking the lab in order to steal Pikachu. Using Charizard and Greninja, Ash and Alain successfully rescued Pikachu, and then sent Team Rocket blasting off with Serena and Clemont's assistance. Later on, he and the others received medals from Sycamore for their efforts against Team Flare, before posing for a group photograph and watching the reopening of Prism Tower that night. Professor Sycamore also asked Alain if he would like to return to his post as research assistant and Alain happily agreed. Alain reappeared in the next episode , where he and Mairin came to watch Serena's performance. He was hesitant when Mairin and Chespie dragged him to dance with her, but with Professor Sycamore's encouragement, he eventually agreed, although still feeling awkward.

Alain made one more appearance in Till We Compete Again! , where he, Mairin, and Professor Sycamore visited Ash and his friends before they would leave. During their conversation, Alain revealed that he and Mairin were now going to journey throughout Kalos to hunt down Key Stones and Mega Stones, due to the Anistar Sundial now providing locations to Mega Stones throughout the region. He also informed Ash that he had discarded his Mega Stone and Key Stone because he received them from Lysandre, and that he wanted to find them on his own and start from zero just like Ash. Alain and Ash then said goodbye to each other and promised to battle again one day. Alain was later seen talking with Sycamore via a video call alongside Mairin in Frost Cavern , giving him an update on their journey.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Alain made a cameo appearance in a flashback of the Lumiose Conference in Catching the Aura of Fate! .

In Aim For The Eight! , Alain was revealed to be in the Master Class of the World Coronation Series , being the only non-Champion member of the season's final Masters Eight.

In Curtain Up! Fight the Fights! , Alain participated in the Masters Eight Tournament , along with the rest of the Masters Eight, reuniting with Ash, Diantha, and Steven, and meeting Iris and the rest of the regional Champions. His opponent was chosen to be Leon . Despite putting in his best efforts, Alain was eventually defeated by the Galar Champion, making him the first Trainer to be eliminated from the tournament. In the following episodes , Alain watched the rest of the quarterfinal matches with the other Masters Eight. In Battling as Hard as Stone! , after Ash had emerged victorious against Steven, Alain met Goh and wished Ash good luck for the remainder of the competition before returning to Kalos.

In A Flood of Torrential Gains! , Alain watched Ash's match against Leon alongside Charizard , Mairin , and Professor Sycamore .

Alain is shown to usually be focused on his goals, yet often exhibits aloof behavior and can wander off in thought. He at first seems to push others away from him, but he helped Mairin capture Flabébé with hints on strategy. He does, however, have a close bond with his Charizard, and has become accustomed to Mairin's companionship as shown in Mega Evolution Special II . Alain doggedly pursues his goal of becoming the strongest, often ignoring the concern of others and inadvertently causing distress and further concern among those that care most for him.

Alain has a tendency to push away the people he wants to protect. During his time working at Professor Sycamore's lab, Alain was much more cheerful than he is in the present. While he has distanced himself from Professor Sycamore, it is clear he is still concerned about his safety, something that he fully admitted to his former mentor while at the Kalos League.

His character took a darker turn at the end of Mega Evolution Special IV . Blaming himself for Chespie's falling into a comatose state because of his pushing Mairin away, he became disgusted with himself and began obsessively pursuing the completion of Lysandre's Mega Evolution energy system. His goal thus became to gain strength and complete the system in order to heal Chespie and help Mairin smile again. To meet this end, he worked with Mable and Aliana in their mission to capture Z2, succeeding in distracting Z2 long enough for the Team Flare Scientists to weaken it.

Alain is a good sport, and is shown to take his losses well. When he wins battles, he likewise congratulates his opponents on putting up a good fight, which is how he befriends Ash. When he loses, he doesn't let it bother him, instead devoting himself to train even harder. He greatly enjoys a challenge, becoming visibly excited when he and Charizard were pushed into a corner in their second battle with Ash-Greninja. This excitement and desire to once again battle against Ash in a competitive fashion similar to their previous battles would drive him to quickly attain enough badges to compete in the Lumiose Conference , something that he admitted to Korrina following his victory over her at the Shalour Gym.

By the time of the Kalos League, however, Alain's attitude had become more serious and cold, as the only thing he really cared about was proving that he was the strongest Trainer. Although showing brief glimpses of amusement in his battle with Trevor, after thoroughly defeating him, he would resume with his cold and serious demeanor. Likewise, when Remo failed to give him a real challenge, Alain just expressed indifference to the battle and, as in his battle with Trevor, left the arena without congratulating or praising his opponents as he would have in the past, further enforcing how obsessed he had become with gaining strength and battling fiercely competitive battles. However, despite this darker persona, Alain still showed signs of his old self when talking with Charizard about how he was genuinely looking forward to his battle with Ash in the finals. He would afterwards open up to Professor Sycamore and explain his motivations, reaffirming his desire to become stronger in order to protect his friends or anyone he is closest to in the process.

During his battle with Ash, Alain admitted to himself that Ash's excited attitude and eagerness to enjoy battles are what made him such a great opponent, and that battling Ash made him truly enjoy the battles themselves, causing him to lose track of time.

When Team Flare attacked Lumiose City and revealed their true motives, Alain felt betrayed by them and began to feel a great sense of guilt in him. After Lysandre proclaimed the dawn of his new world to him, Alain collapsed in frustration and anger. These feelings along with Ash helping him see the truth that would lead him to turn against Team Flare and join Ash. After Team Flare was defeated, Alain began to feel despondent, since not only did he feel that he was indirectly responsible for what Lysandre was able to do to Kalos, but he did not know what he wanted to do now that everyone was safe. Thanks to Ash, Alain began to cheer up, and accepted Professor Sycamore's offer to resume their research on Mega Evolution.

When Alain first met Mairin, he didn't like the fact that she kept following him, but he eventually gave in and reluctantly let her travel with him. Although he wasn't excited to have Mairin around at first, he grew to like having her around, and she became his best friend. Alain would do anything to protect her, even when he purposely tried to leave her behind to keep her from his dangerous mission of engaging Primal Groudon and Kyogre, as shown in Mega Evolution Special III . After failing the mission, he returned to Kalos alone, leaving Mairin behind as he didn't want to endanger her any further through his missions.

Alain views Ash not only as a rival, but as a close friend, and he values his friendship with him just like he does for Mairin. However, their relationship nearly took a turn for the worst when he was forced to let Team Flare take Ash and his Pokémon captive. Because of his betrayal, Alain was too ashamed to even talk to him. However, he eventually realized the error of his ways after hearing Ash explain that he doesn't care about what he has done in the past or the present. Also, it seems that he takes some inspiration from Ash, since he competed in the Kalos League because of him. Also, Ash helped him understand what was wrong with his ways, and helped him start over from zero by going on a new journey with Mairin to find both a Key Stone and Mega Stone to call his own.

The only permanent member of Alain's team is Charizard . When Charizard is not available for battle, Alain avoids participating in battles against other Trainers. However, he is seen using a few other Pokémon in his anime appearances. During his appearance in Pokémon Journeys: The Series , it is revealed that Alain has become a Mega Stone researcher, which may indicate that other Pokémon on his team may also have access to Mega Evolution .

This listing is of Alain's known Pokémon in the anime :

In rotation

Achievements.

Badges obtained

This listing is of the Badges Alain has obtained:

• Seven unknown Badges (between The Synchronicity Test! and A Diamond in the Rough! )
• Rumble Badge ( A Diamond in the Rough! )

Pokémon League ranking

Alain has competed in the following Pokémon League Conferences :

• Lumiose Conference - Winner ( Down to the Fiery Finish! )

World Coronation Series

Alain has competed in the World Coronation Series . His rank and class are as follows:

• Rank: 6 (Master Class; Aim For The Eight! )
• Masters Eight Tournament - Top 8 ( Curtain Up! Fight the Fights! )

Voice actors

In the games.

Pokémon Mezastar

Alain appeared in Pokémon Mezastar . [4] In this game, Alain is seen using Chesnaught , Charizard , Weavile , and Tyranitar . In the first set in the Double Chain series , Alain also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the Masters Eight Tournament that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022. Upon beating the character, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Alain's Charizard , which can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X. [5]

• Rival in the anime to debut in a special episode.
• Non- Champion Trainer to defeat an Elite Four member in the anime, defeating Malva during a one-on-one match.
• Rival in the anime to be associated with a villainous organization.
• Primary rival to win a League .
• Trainer to defeat Ash in a League Conference who was introduced before Ash earned his eighth Badge .
• Trainer to defeat Ash in a League Conference whom Ash has battled more than once.
• Character in the anime seen using two different Key Stones .
• Out of all the members in the final Masters Eight lineup, Alain and Lance are the only members shown to use more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon in an official battle. In spite of that, Alain is the only Masters Eight participant who did not use a pseudo-legendary Pokémon during the Masters Eight Tournament.
• Alain is also the only known Trainer to have been in the Masters Eight without being a Pokémon League member.
• Prior to Pokémon Journeys: The Series , Alain was the only one of Ash's rivals to not own a single Pokémon from the Generation he debuted in.
• This cross-canon reference is repeated during the Hearts United story event in Pokémon Masters EX , where Steven mentions both the battle against Rayquaza from Mega Evolution Special II and the Trainer who teamed up with him during said battle.
• In addition, as Professor Sycamore's assistant, he wore an orange hoodie over a yellow shirt, which had the semblance of a Charmander's stomach.
• Alain is the only major rival of Ash whom he has never beaten in battle.
• Storyboard artist Tetsuo Yajima has stated in an interview that Alain's character arc in Pokémon the Series: XY was derived in part from that of Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy . [6]
• ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961
• ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1538401190488449025
• ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1542780045848375296
• ↑ https://twitter.com/Pokemon_Meza/status/1568071704244457472
• ↑ https://pokemonmezastar.com/event/e2210142/
• ↑ https://forums.bulbagarden.net/index.php?threads/tetsuo-yajima-interview-on-xy.220915/#post-6081924
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