As the tournament concludes, the overarching plot of the season shifts dramatically:
The battle concludes with a high-stakes showdown between Ash and Alain 's final Pokémon. Pokemon XY&Z (Dub) Episode 38
: Ash 's Greninja quickly enters the fray and defeats Bisharp , narrowing the field. As the tournament concludes, the overarching plot of
: Ash sends out Goodra , but it is ultimately knocked out by Alain 's Bisharp . As the tournament concludes
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
: While Alain is awarded the League Cup, Lysandre and Team Flare initiate their plan.