>>50686256Arguing whether Mega Evolution is a gimmick or not isn't actually the point here. The point is that Cynthia needed to use a powerup that raises Chomp's stats to strengthen her Garchomp because she couldn't beat Haxorus without it, meanwhile Iris is pushing her to this point without using such power.
Meaning, if Cynthia wins, its due to her having access to Mega Evolution than it is being a better trainer, and if Iris wins, it means even with Cynthia's super sayain powerup, she couldn't beat a Pokemon in its base form.
Of course I doubt they're gonna make Iris win because Cynthiafags would riot in the streets, but it is fun to talk about.
