17x31 - The aura storm!

[bunniefuu]

We did it!

We really did it!

Check it out.

It's Mega Lucario!

Pika!

♪ I wanna be the very best ♪

♪ Like no one ever was ♪

♪ To catch them is my real test ♪

♪ To train them is my cause ♪

♪ POKEMON! [Gotta catch 'em all] ♪

♪ It's you and me POKEMON! ♪

♪ I know it's my destiny POKEMON! ♪

♪ Yeah you're my best friend ♪

♪ In a world we must defend POKEMON! ♪

♪ Gotta catch 'em all

♪ Gotta catch 'em all ♪

♪ POKEMON! ♪

[Ash] "The Aura Storm!"

Awesome, Lucario!

Your aura's really strong now!

It's the super-strongest!

Wow, this is it!

The thing we've been waiting for!

Pika!Awesome!

Look at you now!

Congratulations, you two!

You look so strong!

I'm totally in awe.

All of that hard work has paid off in a big way!

Thanks a lot!

Well, Grandpa?

We hung in there, and we did it!

It was all worth it, right?

Well, wasn't it?

Car!

Lucar!

You know, we feel your aura too, Lucario.

It sure is impressive.

The future of the Shalour City Gym is bright.

Yes.

[James] There you go.

Lucario Mega Evolved as well.

It's the thing to do these days.

When will you Mega Evolve?

Chill out...

I always save the best for last.

Wobbuffet!

Car!

Car!

Lucario!

What do you know?

That breeze feels kind of warm!Dedenne!

That was Lucario's aura you felt.

It's being projected out from its body.

That's amazing!

I wonder how much stronger it's gotten...

[Clemont] I've been waiting for someone to ask that.

This will make you wonder no more!

What is it?

The future is now, thanks to science!

Clemontic Gear, on!

This device will shed some light on the power of Mega Evolution!

I call it the Pokémon Power Meter!

Boring, but it says what it does.What?

Now observe.

It uses pre-existing Pokémon data as the reference value.

Point it at your subject, then power on!

A Pokémon's power is instantly measured!

It's a must-have device if you want to keep track

of a Pokémon's development!

Wow, science is so amazing!

Pika!

I don't really get it, but it sounds great!

My Mega Lucario might be stronger than your Mega Lucario!

Confident, aren't we?

Yeah!

You want to try out your new power, right?

I know you do!

Car!

Korrina, let's have a battle!

It'll be like a preview of our Shalour Gym battle!

Putting our skills to the test?

Yup, I'm in!

Pikachu!

'Kay, Pikachu, let's do this!

Ready, Lucario?

Lu!

Mega Lucario's first battle!

Watch, Grandfather!

All right.

Let's see how this goes.

Get ready... for a taste of Mega Evolution!

Use Bone Rush!

Lucar!

Pikachu, counter it with Iron Tail!

Pika!

Chu, Pika!

Lu!

Car!

That's some power!

Pika?

Wow, look at the force of that Bone Rush.

Simply incredible!

It's almost double compared to the reference data!

That's unbelievable!

But it's happening...

Pika, Pika!

Seems weird for Lucario to miss an attack like that.

Lucario will be able to control its power in no time!

Then, we'll be unbeatable!

Don't worry.

You're not used to your new power yet.

But, you will be soon!

Remember I totally believe in you!

Pikachu!

Let's show them your speed!

It's time to use Quick Attack!

Pika!

Pika, Pika, Pika!

'Kay.

Use Power-Up Punch!

Lu!

Pi!

Pi, Pi, pi!

Pika!

Lucar!

Pika!

Chu!Lu!

Pika!

Pika?

Pika!

Pika!

What's the matter?

Can't you keep up?

Pika!

Pika!

Pika!

For some reason, my eyes are having trouble

keeping up with the action.

Lucario's swamping Pikachu with speed!

When I Mega Evolve, I'll swamp both of those losers.

Wobbuffet!

Let's go!

Lucar!Pika!

Pika!

Look at that.

It att*cked on its own again!

Pi...

Awesome!

You're getting the hang of it!

This's great stuff!

Keep up that speed!

Pikachu, use Electro Ball!

Pika!

Pika, Pika, Pika!

Chu, Pi!

Use Power-Up Punch!

Pika, Pika!

Pika!

Pi!

Pika!

Pika!

Pikachu, no!

Lucario's acting really strangely!

Could this be part of the Mega Evolution effect?

Gurkinn?

Hey, Lucario?

Oh no, Pikachu...

Pi, Pika...

Car...

No, Lucario!

That's no way to act in a battle!

Pi...Pikachu!

Are you all right?

Car...

I knew it...

Stop, Lucario!

Listen to me, please!

Lucario!

Lucario!

Lucario, don't do it!

Lucario, stop!

Car!

Korrina, Lucario, enough!

McGinty, please take this.

Right.

Lucario!

What could've happened to you?

Lucario...

[Ash] Korrina, let's get to the Pokémon Center.

Grandfather, is this...

[all] "Who's that Pokémon?"

[all] "It's Wigglytuff!"

Wigglytuff!

[healing chimes]

Wigglytuff.

Pikachu!

Pikachu!

Pikachu's feeling much better now.

Thanks a lot, Nurse Joy!

I'm so glad you're all right!Pika!

Dedenne!

Nurse Joy, how's Lucario?

Wait just a little bit longer...

Lucario's completely exhausted,

but getting better.

Don't worry.

Thanks.

Exhaustion is no surprise.

The power of Mega Evolution can be too much to handle at first.

By power, do you mean its aura?

Ash and Pikachu, I'm so sorry.

It got to the point where I didn't know what to do.

I think that surprised all of us, but that's okay.

I'll tell you something else.

It was probably a surprise for Lucario, too.

Pikachu!

Ash is right.

After evolving, this kind of situation happens all the time.

So you shouldn't think what happened

with your Lucario is unusual.

Look on the bright side!

Lucario was able to Mega Evolve!

I know the two of you will work all this out!

Pikachu!

You're right, Ash.

If any Pokémon will be able to control its new power,

it's Lucario!

Please take good care of Lucario, and thanks.

Right.

You can always count on me.

Wigglytuff!

Mega Evolution's a lot harder than I thought.

That's exactly why it's so incredible.

Was your Lucario like that in the beginning too, Grandfather?

Like that?

No one gets everything perfect on their first attempt.

But still...But still?

What are you saying?

That battle you had with Ash earlier

was hardly worthy of praise.

But didn't you hear what Ash and the others said?

We're just getting warmed up!

Mr. McGinty!

Sorry to keep you waiting, Gurkinn.

So, is it finished?

Yeah, and it came out great this time.

The Lucarionite!

Thanks, Mr. McGinty!

And this is for you, too.

Thanks so much!

It's such a great photo.

And now we have a complete set.

Like the one Grandpa's Lucario has.

Mr. McGinty, did you make that one, too?

I did.

I'm proud of my handiwork.

[Clemont] So what do you think happened to Mega Lucario?

It just Mega Evolved for the first time,

so it probably got carried away.

I wonder.

What do you think, Ash?

Well, it did feel like we were up against a completely

different Pokémon than the last time we had a battle.

Pikachu.

Dedenne.

It was a little bit scary to watch.

Lucario just went a little wild!

Each Pokémon reacts to Mega Evolution in a different way.

Oh yeah!

The other day, we actually met Diantha, the Champion!

I believe Diantha's Gardevoir also Mega Evolves, correct?

Yeah.

We met Mega Gardevoir, too.

They do both Mega Evolve,

but Mega Gardevoir seemed completely different

from Mega Lucario...

[Serena] You're right.

Mega Gardevoir was so elegant, calm and in control.

[Ash] On the other hand, Mega Lucario became super strong,

but totally ignored Korrina's commands!

I wonder.

What was happening with Lucario?

I need to find out, too...

When Lucario refused to listen to me...

it felt so strange.

It could mean the power of Mega Evolution

is simply too strong for your Lucario to handle.

Too strong?

It's believed the strength of Lucario's aura

is heightened to its limit when it Mega Evolves.

During a battle, every nerve in its body is concentrating

on battling, so it's unable to think about anything else.

That's why its heightened aura awakens

its battling instinct so strongly.

You're right.

That instinct totally took over.

It's not unheard of for a Mega-Evolved Pokémon

to lose control during a battle.

Okay.

So you're saying Korrina needs to figure out

how to control that.

Pika.

That's right.

And it's a power she must make her own

as the Shalour Gym Leader.

Wigglytuff!

Lucario!

Thank goodness!

It's feeling much better now.

Thanks so much, Nurse Joy!

How do you feel?

Okay?

You do recognize me, right?

Car!

Okay, okay!

Glad you're better, Lucario!

Pika, Pika!

You look a lot better!

That's right...

I wanted to give you the Lucarionite.

It looks great on you!

So chic!

Trainer and Pokémon wearing the same style!

I'm jealous!

De, Dedenne!

So, you all like it?

Yup!

It's like a good luck charm!

Car!

Lucario?

Look, we both learned that mastering Mega Evolution

is a whole lot of hard work.

But you know if anyone can do it, we can!

Korrina, please come with me.

I think we should have a battle.

Wow, have a battle with us?

It's been so long!

Now, let's master Mega Evolution this time for sure!

Car!

It appears you don't understand

what Mega Evolution is really about.

Come outside.

Of course we know what Mega Evolution's about!

Let's show him how strong we've become!

This will be a Mega Evolution battle!

All set.

Time to Mega Evolve!

Car!

And next, it's our turn!

Time to Mega Evolve!

Car!

Awesome!

Two Mega Lucario!

Pika!

Their auras are flying all over the place!

[Korrina] Watch closely, Ash!

We've never ever beaten my grandfather

and his Lucario before.

We never really stood a chance.

Yeah, I hear you.

But this time you will for sure!

And control Lucario's Mega Evolution, too!

Count on it!

Power-Up Punch!

Car!

Block with your aura!

Lucario!

It blocked using just its aura...

Gurkinn's Mega Lucario has complete control over its aura.

The fact is it's only when a Pokémon and trainer

are able to truly understand one another

that an aura heightened to its complete and utter limit

can be controlled like that.

Come on!

Stop treating me like a little kid and battle me seriously!

That's what we're doing.

This is how Aura Pokémon should be battling!

Now, Bone Rush!

Lu, Car!

Car!

All right, use Bone Rush, too!

Car!

Car!

Car!

Lucar!

Car!

Car!

Great move, Korrina!Pika!

You're doing great, Lucario, keep it up!

Awesome...

It's best you don't underestimate us.

All right, then...

Aura Sphere!

Use Bone Rush!

Crush it!

Lucar!

Car...

It's got more power...

Pika...Gurkinn's Lucario's aura is just stronger!

You can do it, Lucario!

You're the strongest, right?

I know you can beat their Aura Sphere!

There's that look again!

Lucario!But why?

So the real battle begins...

[Korrina] Lucario!

Can you hear me?

Lucario, Swords Dance!

Lucario, what are you doing?

Pika?It ignored her command again!

Stop it, now!

Dodge it with your aura!

Lucario, listen to me!

Bone Rush!Aura Sphere!

Our battle's over.

Lucario!

Lucario, wake up!

Well done.

They've got a lot of work ahead.

Lucario, wake up, please!

I'm so glad you're awake!

It's hard...

But why?

It Mega Evolved again, but we still couldn't control it!

I'm afraid the only ones to blame

for the lack of change are you two.

Now, Lucario.

The reason you're consumed by your aura is because

of your overconfidence with regard to your power.

Attacking excessively without Korrina's command

is nothing short of arrogant.

And Korrina, because you allow Lucario to do just that,

it shows you don't truly understand it.

The way things are now, becoming stronger is impossible!

You two have spent too much time together.

And because you believe you truly understand each other,

you have unfortunately neglected the training

that would make you stronger.

It's this sort of immature behavior

that's unbecoming of the Shalour Gym Leader!

I don't get this.

I don't get this at all.

We've battled so much...

Why, you fool!!

I order you to go on another training journey!

There's a trainer who has guided me since I was young

and living on Pomace Mountain.

This Trainer's partner is also a Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

I'm certain she will teach you what you need to be able

to see beyond the surface of Mega Evolution.

Okay...

[Ash]Korrina?

We wanna go with you!

We can train together!

Pikachu!

It's here.

Pomace Mountain, found it!

Thanks a lot, Serena.

Look on the bright side.

This's all so you guys can become stronger!Pika!

I know you're right, Ash.

I'm sure training will be a lot more fun if you have company!

I wanna go, too!

So do I!

We'll go together!

I wanna beat you guys when you're both super-strong!

And now that Lucario can Mega Evolve, you'll do it!

And once you're there, I'll challenge you!

But once we master Mega Evolution,

you won't be able to win a Shalour Gym badge, you know!

There's no way we can know that

until we have a Gym battle, right?

Pika!

Korrina, Lucario...

How will you come to terms with Mega Evolution

and learn to use the power of the aura?

This is a trial that must be overcome!

Now go!

To Pomace Mountain!

[narrator] And so, Korrina and Lucario set off on a new journey,

complete with a new task.

Just what will they and our heroes gain

from their adventures?

More mysteries of Mega Evolution lie ahead,

as the journey continues!

♪♪