XY125: A League of His Own!

{{Episode
|name    =A League of His Own!
|jname   =カロスリーグ開幕！メガリザードン対決・X対Y！！
|image   =XY125.png
|season  =Pokémon the Series: XYZ
|jnum    =934
|jair    =Jun-30-2016
|uair    =Sept-24-2016
|jsongs  =XY&Z
|jsongs2 =Squishy's Song
|songs   =Stand Tall
|b1      =Bug Badge.png
|b2      =Cliff Badge.png
|b3      =Rumble Badge.png
|b4      =Plant Badge.png
|b5      =Voltage Badge.png
|b6      =Fairy Badge.png
|b7      =Psychic Badge.png
|b8      =Iceberg Badge.png
|local   =[[Lumiose City]], [[Lumiose Conference]]
|major   =Ash and co. arrive to Lumiose City. Ash and co. meet Malva, a member of the Elite Four. Trevor's Charmeleon is revealed to have evolved into a Charizard. Trevor is revealed to have a Florges and an Aerodactyl. Ash, Tierno, Astrid, Sawyer and Alain advance to next round.
|prev    =XY124: A Gaggle of Gadget Greatness!
|prevnum =XY124
|next    =XY126: Valuable Experience for All!
|nextnum =XY126
|machars =[[Ash Ketchum]], [[Serena (anime)|Serena]], [[Clemont (anime)|Clemont]], [[Bonnie (anime)|Bonnie]]
|rchars  =[[Jessie]], [[James]], [[Professor Sycamore (anime)|Professor Sycamore]], [[Alain]], [[Trevor (anime)|Trevor]], [[Tierno (anime)|Tierno]], [[Astrid]], [[Remo]], [[Sawyer]], [[Diantha (anime)|Diantha]], [[Malva (anime)|Malva]], [[Viola (anime)|Viola]] (fantasy), [[Grant (anime)|Grant]] (fantasy), [[Korrina (anime)|Korrina]] (fantasy), [[Ramos (anime)|Ramos]] (fantasy), [[Valerie (anime)|Valerie]] (fantasy), [[Olympia (anime)|Olympia]] (fantasy), [[Wulfric (anime)|Wulfric]] (fantasy)
|michars =[[Everett]], [[Titus]], Announcer, Trainers, Referee
|pchars  =[[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Clemont's Dedenne]], [[Team Rocket's Meowth]], [[Ash's Greninja]], [[Alain's Charizard]], [[Trevor's Charizard]], [[Trevor's Florges]] (White Flower), [[Trevor's Aerodactyl]], [[Titus' Altaria]], [[Everett's Furfrou]], [[Squishy]], [[Fletchling]] (Pokemon League's; multiple)
;Pokémon belonging to trainers:
[[Furfrou]], [[Mime Jr.]], [[Smeargle]], [[Watchog]], [[Igglybuff]], [[Sentret]], [[Glaceon]], [[Jigglypuff]], [[Hoppip]], [[Oddish]], [[Cubchoo]], [[Pachirisu]], Fletchling, [[Leafeon]], [[Swinub]], [[Scraggy]], [[Poliwag]]
|jpTitleCard=XY125 TC JA.png
|enTitleCard=XY125 TC EN.png
|animation   = 松田真路 (Shinji Matsuda)
|director    = 仲野良 (Ryo Nakano)
|screenplay  = 園田英樹 (Hideki Sonoda)
|storyboard  = 樋口香里 (Kaori Higuchi)
}}
{{Nihongo|A League of His Own!|カロスリーグ開幕！メガリザードン対決・X対Y！！|The Kalos League Begins! Mega Charizard Showdown - X Against Y!!}} is the 32nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]''.

==Synopsis==
The [[Lumiose Conference|Kalos League]] finally begins and the participants in the league are all tough trainers who have each gathered eight badges, and among them are [[Tierno (anime)|Tierno]], [[Trevor (anime)|Trevor]], [[Sawyer]] and [[Alain]], trainers Ash and his friends have met before. Ash gets more and more excited, but then a [[Everett|trainer]] suddenly challenges him to a battle.

==Episode plot==
The heroes managed to arrive to Lumiose City, where the Kalos League, which [[Ash Ketchum/XY and XYZ|Ash]] is psyched about, will be held. The reporter, [[Malva (anime)|Malva]], announces how a lot of trainers will be competing in the tournament. Malva goes to interview the trainers, making her camera crew, who are [[Team Rocket]], quite exhausted. Still, they are glad they have taken this job, giving them opportunities to catch strong and rare Pokémon. The heroes come to the stadium, where Ash will fight in the Kalos League. They are approached by Malva, who interviews Ash and asks will he be competing in the League. Ash confirms this and Malva asks for an interview. Team Rocket is not pleased their enemies are here, but Malva calls them to document the interview. Ash promises to aim high and win the League, making him even slightly embarrassed. A man watches this interview and grits his teeth in anger. [[Serena (anime)|Serena]] asks Ash to register for the League or he will be late, but the man stands in their way. The man wishes to battle Ash, to see if he can prove his words to win the League. Ash accepts, but Serena stops him, since he has to register first. The heroes leave and Ash promises to battle the man, who is annoyed.

After registering for the League, the heroes have dinner inside a building with other competitors. Ash admits it will be fascinating to watch the battles. Ash notices Sawyer and remembers his promise to obtain his final badge and battle Sawyer in the Kalos League. Ash nods and smiles to Sawyer, who expected Ash would be here. Suddenly, Ash gets visited by Tierno and Trevor, who greet the heroes. Tierno sees Serena and admits he and Trevor watched the [[Master Class]]. Serena finds it sad she couldn't have won the title of the [[Kalos Queen]], but Tierno claims to him, Serena is already a Queen. Tierno and Trevor admit they are close to registering and are told [[Shauna (anime)|Shauna]] will come watching the battles later on. Ash also notices Alain and [[Professor Sycamore (anime)|Prof. Sycamore]], the latter trying to talk with Alain, who walks away. Ash approaches Alain, who also came to participate in the Kalos League, to battle with Ash. Alain mutters it has to do with [[Mega Evolution]], but claims he will win the battle and asks of Ash to win as well. Ash promises that and Alain walks away.

Everyone watches as the screen shows the match-ups. Ash notices Alain will fight Trevor, the latter being nervous. Ash notices his opponent, who nods they both look strong, while Tierno and Sawyer also find their opponents. Tierno claims Trevor should use his ace. Ash wants to know, but Trevor wants to keep that a secret and promises to show that during the actual battle. The next day, the Kalos League is about to begin, with Diantha and Professor Sycamore being present as well. [[Diantha (anime)|Diantha]] speaks to the trainers, pointing out the skill and the training they achieved has brought them here. She asks of them to give their best during the Kalos League and announces the start of the Kalos League. The first trainers are Alain and Trevor, with the battlefield being made of rock and water. Trevor sighs and sends [[Trevor's Charizard|Charizard]], while the heroes state it evolved from [[Charmeleon]], while Alain sends [[Alain's Charizard|Charizard]] as well. Trevor's Charizard starts with [[Fire Spin]], but Alain's Charizard dodges and retaliates with [[Flamethrower]]. Trevor's Charizard blocks the attack with [[Dragon Claw]]. Trevor decides to use his ace and touches the [[Key Stone]] on his camera and Mega Evolves Charizard.

The heroes are surprised, but Tierno points out Trevor worked hard for the Kalos League. Trevor points out his Mega Charizard's ability [[Drought]] intensifies the sun and powers up Fire-type attacks. Mega Charizard uses [[Heat Wave]], but Alain's Charizard slams its tail in the water, raising the water up to negate the attack. Mega Charizard uses [[Dragon Tail]], but misses. Alain also touches his Key Stone and Mega Evolves his own Charizard. Trevor's Mega Charizard launches Fire Spin and collides with Alain's Mega Charizard's Flamethrower. This creates a cloud, so Trevor's Mega Charizard flies up, but Alain orders his Mega Charizard to fire Flamethrower at 53 degrees angle and manages to hit its opponent. Trevor's Mega Charizard falls down, defeated. [[Clemont (anime)|Clemont]] points out Alain won because he has a very strong bond with his Charizard. Serena notes Ash he should get ready for his battle, as his friends will support him. While Trevor sends [[Trevor's Aerodactyl|Aerodactyl]], Ash finds the man from yesterday, who reminds Ash that he did promise to battle him later. Even if he could be late, Ash accepts the challenge, since he does not want to break the promise and its the only way to get to his match. The man, Everett sends [[Everett's Furfrou|Furfrou]] and Ash [[Ash's Pikachu|his Pikachu]].

Furfrou starts with [[Sand Attack]], blinding Pikachu, while Everett points out badges won't matter in this case, since he wants to prove he is a better trainer, even without the badges. As Trevor's Aerodactyl gets burned by Flamethrower, Furfrou uses [[Giga Impact]], hitting Pikachu badly. While Aerodactyl is defeated, Pikachu uses [[Iron Tail]] and clashes with Furfrou's [[Take Down]]. Pikachu fires [[Electro Ball]], though Furfrou protects itself with [[Cotton Guard]]. Ash notes his opponent is strong, but must get through the hall. While Trevor sent [[Trevor's Florges|Florges]], Ash points out his badges are the proof he is a worthy trainer and recounts all the [[Gym Leader]]s he battled against. Trevor's Florges uses [[Energy Ball]], but Alain's Mega Charizard uses Flamethrower, overpowering the attack and defeating Florges. While Alain won the first round, Trevor calls Florges back, seeing the Kalos League ends here for him. Next are [[Titus]] vs. Ash, with the battle field being grass. However, Ash has not arrived, making [[Bonnie (anime)|Bonnie]] and Serena upset at Clemont's words how Ash may even be disqualified if he does not show up. As the referee goes to let Titus win, Ash runs and yells he is here. This makes Serena and Clemont relieved, as this made them really worried.

Everett smiles, while a flashback shows that Ash's Pikachu used [[Quick Attack]] and pushed Furfrou away, who used Cotton Guard. However, Pikachu was able to defeat it with [[Thunderbolt]]. Ash thanked Everetr for the battle, who called Furfrou back. As Ash was passing by, Everett cried, since he did not obtain eight badges and was feeling frustrated. Everett asked of Ash not to lose, which the latter promised. At the battlefield, Ash promises to win the Kalos League and the battle begins as Titus sends [[Titus' Altaria|Altaria]] and Ash sends [[Ash's Greninja|Greninja]]. Altaria fires [[Dragon Pulse]], which hits Greninja badly. Altaria fires [[Draco Meteor]], but Ash synchronizes and transforms Greninja into [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]], who dodges the attack. Trevor sees even Ash had an ace up his sleeve, while Alain is glad to see the transformation was mastered. Ash-Greninja fires [[Water Shuriken]], immediately defeating Altaria. Serena, Bonnie and Clemont are happy, while Sawyer takes notes of Ash-Greninja, seeing the shuriken on its back is a symbol of their power. Sawyer, however, notes he has not been waiting this whole time and is certain he must use everything to defeat Ash. After some time, Everett looks at the scoreboard and walks away. Ash has managed to defeat Titus, while his rivals anticipate their next opponents.

==Debuts==
===Character===
*[[Everett]]
*[[Titus]]

===Pokémon===
*[[Trevor's Charizard]]
*[[Charizard|Mega Charizard Y]] [[Trevor's Charizard|(Trevor's)]]
*[[Trevor's Aerodactyl]]
*[[Florges]] (White Flower) [[Trevor's Florges|(Trevor's)]]

===Items===
[[Mega Stone|Charizardite Y]]

==Trivia==
[[File:WTP XY125.PNG|thumb]]
*"Pokémon Quiz:" [[Furfrou]] (Kabuki Trim; JP)
*"Who's That Pokémon?:" [[Charizard]] (US)
*Alike in "[[TB081: Friend and Foe Alike|Friend and Foe Alike]]", due to unforeseen events, Ash was nearly late for a battle during the Kalos League, since he had to battle Team Rocket first.
*In the US version of the "Who's That Pokémon?" segment for this episode, Charizard's roar and grunts are changed due to being voiced by different voice actors instead of Shin-ichiro Miki who currently voices Ash's Charizard. It's grunt is taken by Alain's Charizard which is voiced by Kensuke Satō.
{{Clear}}

===Mistakes===
[[File:XY125 Error.png|thumb|Alain shown with a Blastoise and a Ludicolo.]]
Before Alain was announced as the winner, it was shown on the scoreboard that Alain used a Blastoise and a Ludicolo on his battle, who were both knocked out.
{{Clear}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery Box|
XY125 1.png {{!}} Ash gets interviewed by Malva
XY125 2.png {{!}} Serena stops Ash from battling Everett
XY125 3.png {{!}} Ash sees Sawyer
XY125 4.png {{!}} The heroes meet Tierno and Trevor again
XY125 5.png {{!}} Alain ignores Professor Sycamore
XY125 6.png {{!}} Ash approaches Alain
XY125 7.png {{!}} The match-ups are revealed
XY125 8.png {{!}} The Kalos League begins
XY125 9.png {{!}} Alain and his Charizard battles against Trevor and his Charizard
XY125 10.png {{!}} Trevor's Charizard blocks Flamethrower with Dragon Claw
XY125 11.png {{!}} Trevor Mega Evolves his Charizard
XY125 12.png {{!}} Alain's Charizard blocks Heat Wave by using the water
XY125 13.png {{!}} Both Mega Charizard's attacks collide
XY125 14.png {{!}} Alain's Mega Charizard's Flamethrower approaches Trevor's Mega Charizard
XY125 15.png {{!}} Ash meets Everett again
XY125 16.png {{!}} Pikachu uses Electro Ball on Furfrou
XY125 17.png {{!}} Ash remembers the Gym Leaders he fought 
XY125 18.png {{!}} Alain defeated Trevor's last Pokémon
XY125 19.png {{!}} Ash arrives on time for his battle
XY125 20.png {{!}} Ash has defeated Everett
XY125 21.png {{!}} Ash begins his battle against Titus
XY125 22.png {{!}} Greninja blocks Altaria's Dragon Pulse
XY125 23.png {{!}} Ash-Greninja defeats Altaria with Water Shuriken
XY125 24.png {{!}} The results of the first battles are revealed
}}
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