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
As the tournament concludes, the overarching plot of the season shifts dramatically: Pokemon XY&Z (Dub) Episode 38
: Team Flare uses a red beam to take control of the Zygarde core known as Z-2 . Alain 's Mega Charizard X emerges triumphant, making
: Ash 's Greninja quickly enters the fray and defeats Bisharp , narrowing the field. narrowing the field.