Ep. 39: Team Flare Seizes Control of Lumiose City While Alain Faces Moral Conflict

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Team Flare launches a devastating assault on Lumiose City using Z-2 in its 50% Form. Alain reveals his past connections to the group, leading Lysandre to order the capture of Ash and his Pokémon. Ash and his friends are held hostage to force the use of Ash’s Greninja Bond Phenomenon. Alain immediately regrets his actions and confronts Lysandre, discovering the true extent of Team Flare’s intentions. This revelation shocks him deeply. Meanwhile, Squishy undergoes a transformation into its 50% Form to engage Z-2 in battle. This action exposes Squishy’s true identity as Zygarde to the assembled group, escalating the conflict significantly.