The Hoenn Champion who provides veteran insight into the mysteries of the Megalith and ancient Pokémon. Production and Dubbing
The leader of Team Flare. He acts as a mentor to Alain, though his true intentions are far more sinister.
A complex protagonist driven by a desire to protect those he loves, though his tunnel vision often leads him into the hands of villains. Pokemon XY: Mega Evolution (Dub)
Alain and Steven face off against the primal forms of Kyogre and Groudon to protect a giant glowing Megalith. Alain’s loyalty to Lysandre deepens as he tries to protect Mairin from the dangers of his journey.
Alain returns to Kalos to complete his training, facing ten Mega Evolution users in a row—including the Elite Four's Malva—to prove his strength. The special concludes by bridging the gap directly into the main XY&Z anime arc. Key Characters The Hoenn Champion who provides veteran insight into
The English dub, produced by The Pokémon Company International, features as the voice of Alain and Meg Bauman as Mairin. The specials are praised for their higher-than-average animation quality and more mature, high-stakes storytelling compared to the standard "Monster of the Week" episodes. Why It Matters
The story follows Alain, who works for the mysterious Lysandre. Lysandre provides Alain with a Charizardite X and a Mega Ring, claiming they are collecting energy from Mega Evolution to help the world. Along the way, Alain meets , a beginning trainer with a Chespin (Chespie), who follows him despite his cold demeanor. A complex protagonist driven by a desire to
The setting moves to Hoenn, where Alain encounters the Champion Steven Stone . Their battle is interrupted by the appearance of the legendary Mega Rayquaza .