>>37151466The prevailing theory I saw was that it wouldn't be caught by anyone and just kinda hang out as a wild member of the group. Ash catching it never felt all that likely considering they've always avoided giving him an Eevee before.
I don't know if Lilliefags expected Lillie to catch it, but they're definitely been pissmad about Lana getting another bone thrown her way while their waifu has been utterly irrelevant in every way all year, which has been hilarious to see.