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[TheMightyP]

Okay so today I learned that affection is in the game.

I never encountered it myself but I saw a video where turns out it exists. I thought it was out the game tbh

 

[Jondolio]

Okay so today I learned that affection is in the game.

I never encountered it myself but I saw a video where turns out it exists. I thought it was out the game tbh

Thankfully they cut out the unskippable animations that made every playthrough a slog

 

[Shroob]

So after facing the final gym and beating the Team Star Storyline, I'm down to needing:

Kingambit

Palafin

Goldengo

All the Violet Paradoxes

Miraidon



I forgot how to get Kingambit, and I don't have any friends with Violet to get the Paradoxes/help with Palafin.

 

[---]

Just finished watching a live stream of the final Pokemon Journeys episode. Nothing as epic or as well animated as the Leon finale, but man I did have the biggest smile on my face throughout.



Am spoilering this and adding an extra spoiler for the biggest reveal for those who haven't seen it.

Spoiler

I guess Ash's journey, at least in the sense that we're going to continue following him, is over potentially it seems.
Having most every Gen 1 Pokemon get a cameo appearance.
Ho-oh returning and hanging with Lugia. Fantastic.
The Lucario leak was technically fake, but also technically real.
Ash reunites with Butterfree. This legit brought a tear to my eyes.


I guess there will be one last Special Episode with Ash hanging out with all of his Pokemon and Latias!? Movie 5 maybe? They brought Mewtwo back after all. lol

EDIT: I guess it's actually more like a special 11 episode series. They certainly like stringing us along. lol

 

[Jondolio]

OH MY GOD

ASH IS GONE LETS GOOOOO

 

[Shroob]

Oh my ****ing god


Oh
my
****ing
god


It's the end of an era.


Holy ****.


Ash is
Gone
He's done
His story has ended after all these years.

 

[PLATINUM7]

So after facing the final gym and beating the Team Star Storyline, I'm down to needing:

Kingambit

Palafin

Goldengo

All the Violet Paradoxes

Miraidon



I forgot how to get Kingambit, and I don't have any friends with Violet to get the Paradoxes/help with Palafin.

You need Bisharp to defeat 3 wild Bisharp that lead a pack of Pawniards.

For trades, try trade codes or just ask people. I ended up getting some help from reddit for Palafin.

 

[Shroob]

God


The thought that Ash's story is just


Over


I haven't watched the anime in a long time aside from his fight with Leon but


Wow.

 

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Now I just need to know if Pokemon Adventures is continuing as well. The Galar saga still has a few more months at least I guess. Hopefully the anime rebooting in April is a good sign for the authors not needing to rush like in Gens 6/7 and the B2W2 saga. I need more fun out of context images!

Spoiler

I would love to see how they might tackle Gen 9's plot.

 

[PLATINUM7]

Ash's journey coming to an end.

One Piece in its final saga.

Time to pack it up. Anime is ending.

 

[Shroob]

Ash's journey coming to an end.

One Piece in its final saga.

Time to pack it up. Anime is ending.

Half the internet cried.

The other half celebrated.


Perfectly balanced, etc.

 

[Jondolio]

Now I just need to know if Pokemon Adventures is continuing as well. The Galar saga still has a few more months at least I guess. Hopefully the anime rebooting in April is a good sign for the authors not needing to rush like in Gens 6/7 and the B2W2 saga. I need more fun out of context images!

Spoiler

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I would love to see how they might tackle Gen 9's plot.

I've only read up to Emerald but Adventures' style is perfect for Scarlet and Violet's story. I don't see why they wouldn't do it really, but more importantly I want it

 

[PLATINUM7]

Wonder if Ash's promise to return to Pidgeot is actually going to be fulfilled.

 

[Shroob]

It's a whole new world we live in

It's a whole new way to see

It's a whole new place, with a brand new attitude

But you still gotta catch 'em all

And be the best that you can be

 

[PLATINUM7]

1. Riko
   A Pokémon adoring girl hailing from the Kanto region. Transferring to the Paldea Region's special academy to hone her skills in all manners of Pokemon care and knowledge. She has a special bond with Pokémon that few can understand. She has a frightening knack for battle and an easygoing attitude. She doesn't talk much about her family with those around her and refuses to give her family name to any except the Professors of the campus. What secrets and mysteries could our protagonist be keeping and for what reason?

Big hmmmmmmmmm

 

[Shroob]

1. Riko
   A Pokémon adoring girl hailing from the Kanto region. Transferring to the Paldea Region's special academy to hone her skills in all manners of Pokemon care and knowledge. She has a special bond with Pokémon that few can understand. She has a frightening knack for battle and an easygoing attitude. She doesn't talk much about her family with those around her and refuses to give her family name to any except the Professors of the campus. What secrets and mysteries could our protagonist be keeping and for what reason?

Big hmmmmmmmmm

YOU ARE NOT TELLING ME ASH KETCHUM ****ED


NO

IS NOT POSSIBLE

 

[PLATINUM7]

YOU ARE NOT TELLING ME ASH KETCHUM ****ED


NO

IS NOT POSSIBLE

I do not wish to see the fallout should the mother be revealed.

 

[Shroob]

Also, saw the trailer for the final 11 episodes.


Oh my god are they really gonna reference Latias x Ash.

 

[Mamboo07]

Latias x Ash.

...What?

 

[Lamperouge]

Ash actually being replaced is the most interesting thing to happen in this franchise for years.

 

[Jondolio]

YOU ARE NOT TELLING ME ASH KETCHUM ****ED


NO

IS NOT POSSIBLE

I refuse to believe Ash Ketchum did the deed before I even had one date

 

[PLATINUM7]

...What?

Watch Pokemon Heroes.

 

[Mamboo07]

Maurice.

Bottom text.

SONIC’S MIDDLE NAME IS NOW “MAURICE”?!! WHAT?!! 😱#SonicTheHedgehog #SonicPrime pic.twitter.com/vBoX8cBerR

— Apple Slipper (@AppleSlipper) December 15, 2022

 

[PLATINUM7]

Maurice.

Bottom text.

And here I thought it was The.

 

[Deleted member]

Just wow.

 

[Dutch Raikuna]

1. Glad to hear Pokemon anime is finally changing.


2.

I finally have K-On manga. My life feels a bit more complete.

 

[Ramen Tengoku]

Retiring the lead character of 25 years like this is a bold move and I gotta respect it.

This could be a pretty major gamble ratings-wise, but after seeing the reception for this, I think they'll be fine.

 

[Hydreigonfan01]

I do not wish to see the fallout should the mother be revealed.

There are already some theories

 

[Ramen Tengoku]

I do not wish to see the fallout should the mother be revealed.

I think the post right below yours has got you covered

Also, saw the trailer for the final 11 episodes.


Oh my god are they really gonna reference Latias x Ash.

 

[TheMightyP]

They're actually replacing Ash? That's... a really bold move. I actually really enjoyed Ash but tbh I have no clue how they could continue his journey. He became a Pokemon Master, I think his story was about done.

 

[ZephyrZ]

YOU ARE NOT TELLING ME ASH KETCHUM ****ED


NO

IS NOT POSSIBLE

I refuse to believe Ash Ketchum did the deed before I even had one date

I'm probably not gonna watch the show but Imma headcanon that she's adopted.

 

[Jondolio]

I'm probably not gonna watch the show but Imma headcanon that she's adopted.

That'd be a W move from Ash but they'd never do that

 

[TheMightyP]

Honestly, I just find it insane that there is going to be a generation of Pokemon fans that won't grow up with Ash and his adventures

 

[Zinith]

Retiring the lead character of 25 years like this is a bold move and I gotta respect it.

This could be a pretty major gamble ratings-wise, but after seeing the reception for this, I think they'll be fine.

laughs in Hunter x Hunter

 

[osby]

It's been a good while since I watched Pokemon anime (I dropped at somewhere around Kalos arc) so I'm not too invested in the protag change but it's still a wild move. I wonder if they're going to try and find a way to make Pikachu important in here, too.

 

[Jondolio]

laughs in Hunter x Hunter

To be fair HxH's new protagonist is at least a character the audience is fairly familiar with

 

[osby]

Spoiler: Chainsaw Man Manga spoilers

I can't believe Pokemon is pulling a Chainsaw Man.

What's next, a chainsaw Pokemon?

 

[Wario Bros.]

Does this mean Ash Ketchum can finally turn 11 years old?

 

[Noipoi]

Bro

I remember watching the first season of the anime way back in the day, before I got my DS because I was already obsessed with Pokémon,

Bro

Ash is leaving bro

 

[TheMightyP]

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What’s your favorite taste sensation?
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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 16, 2022

No Umani option? L.