>>17376015>BW tier episodesHow so? Like it says in the OP, if you haven't been paying attention, we're currently in a character development arc
>Episodes 9 and 10 were all abound Clemont overcoming the Clembot and showing his first signs of bravery with Chespin>Episode 11 was filler but Jessie caught a Pokemon>Episode 12 was another Butterfree-like episode where Ash befriends a Pokemkn against a threat,they overcome that threat/problem and then a sad goodbye>Episode 13 is more Amourshipping>Episode 14 - I have no idea m8 we know barely anything about it >Episode 15 is Clemont and Chespin diet development>Episode 16 is all about BonnieThen we get Ash and Froakie evolution development, and then after that we learn more about Mega Evolution with the upcoming Lucario and Diantha episodes, then there is the introduction to the Evil Malamar recurring antagonist, and finally the Chateau episode where Ash finally meets Grant and the scene with him talking to him during the sunset seems like it has some significance.
BW was already at its 3rd gym by the time it was in its mid 20s, and XY is dedicating this gap to its characters. We've surpassed BW anon, XY is a godsend.