>>24620580This makes logical sense, given that he's more experienced than ever and Froakie is his strongest Pokemon yet.
Plus, isn't this what people have been demanding since gen 2? A shonen hero Ash who uses the POWER OF DETERMINATION and never loses, just like muh Red in muh comics? Doesn't everyone complain about Ash being "incompetent" for not winning every single fight? Seems they're just giving the fans what they want.