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Pokémon: XY

Series, 2013, Kalos, Set in Kalos

Pokémon: XY is #21 of 32 in release order and #21 of 32 in chronological order in the Pokémon.

The story

It’s time for Ash and Pikachu to set off on their adventures in the Kalos region! Along the way, they’re joined by some new friends—a genius inventor named Clemont, his little sister Bonnie, and Serena, a Trainer on her first journey. Ash immediately tries to challenge the Gym in Lumiose City, but doesn’t get very far before a robot throws him out! In between Gym battles, Ash and friends will be exploring this unique region, meeting all kinds of new Pokémon, and looking into a fascinating new Pokémon mystery!

Pokémon: XY recap

Ash arrives in Kalos and starts Gym battles in Lumiose City, where he meets Clemont, an inventor and the city's Gym Leader, and his little sister Bonnie, who keeps asking girls to marry her brother. Serena, who met Ash as a child at Professor Oak's summer camp, sees him on the news and joins them, later turning to Pokémon Showcases. Ash's Froakie evolves into Greninja and forms a bond with him that unlocks Ash-Greninja. His rivals include Sawyer and Alain, a Mega Evolution trainer with Charizard. Bonnie looks after Squishy, a core of the legendary Zygarde. Team Flare, led by Lysandre, wants to wipe out most of the world, and Alain has been unknowingly working for him while collecting Mega Evolution energy. Ash wins eight Kalos badges with a team that also includes Talonflame, Hawlucha, Noivern and Goodra, while Serena finishes as runner-up to the Kalos Queen, Aria, in the Master Class.

Pokémon: XY ending explained

Ash reaches the final of the Lumiose Conference and loses to Alain's Mega Charizard X, his best league finish so far. Days later, Team Flare attacks Lumiose City with giant roots and a mind-controlled Zygarde, and Ash, Alain and the trainers of Kalos stop Lysandre. Greninja stays in Kalos with Zygarde to clear the remaining roots. Serena leaves for Hoenn and kisses Ash goodbye at the airport, Clemont and Bonnie stay in Lumiose, and Ash flies home alone.

Where to watch Pokémon: XY

Pokémon: XY is streaming on Netflix, Disney+, YouTube TV, and Tubi in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.

Ratings

IMDb 8.2/10, MyAnimeList 7.49

Where it fits

What to watch before Pokémon: XY

In release order, 20 Pokémon essentials come before Pokémon: XY (2013), from Pokémon: The Original Series (1997) to Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013).

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