Pokemon Xy Episode 81 [ Top-Rated ]

Then, she froze. Standing before her was not her reflection, but a perfect copy of herself. The other Bonnie grinned, but her eyes were hollow. "Lost your brother?" the mirror-Bonnie chirped. "I'll help you find him... forever."

Before this episode, Pokémon XY was largely about growth and competition. changes the rules entirely. Pokemon XY Episode 81

This is the first episode where Ash loses before the fight even starts. He cannot battle Team Flare because they hold all the tech. His Pikachu’s Thunderbolt is nullified by a dampening field. For the first time, Ash looks genuinely terrified, not for his safety, but for Bonnie’s. Then, she froze

Ultimately, the conflict is resolved when Moltres realizes the group means no harm. Trevor manages to snap his "legendary photo," fulfilling his mission and adding a sense of accomplishment to the episode. The group departs Mt. Molteau with a new sense of respect for the power of nature and a stronger, fully-evolved teammate in Talonflame. "Lost your brother

Pikachu nodded and unleashed a Thunderbolt—not at the shadow Pikachu, but at the largest mirror behind them. The cavern shook. Cracks spiderwebbed across the reflective surface.

Upon its original Japanese air date (July 16, 2016), trended on Twitter in over 12 countries. Critics praised the script written by Atsuhiro Tomioka (known for writing the Ash vs. Paul climax in Diamond & Pearl ).