July 3rd Spoilers & Episode Discussion

[Elite4James]

Pokemon DP084 and DP085 will feature two very significant changes to the Main Characters.

Firstly - DP084 will bring a new Pokemon to the main cast, Swinub. Many believe that Dawn will be the one to capture Swinub. I believe this too. Others however say Brock may capture it, I personally find this unlikely, for if he does, I feel it will not get much screen time. Brock's Pokemon tend to have little use, their main use is comic relief (Croagunk). Whereas Dawn could use Swinub in contests. Regardless of who gets it, this brings yet another Pokemon from a previous Generation that has a new evolution in the current 4th Generation to the main cast (along with Sudowoodo, Gligar and Ambipom). Wouldn't it be nice if Gallade appeared?
Mr. Backlot is also to feature in this episode, meaning Ash and the others are returning to Hearthome City to face Fantina for his next badge.

Secondly - DP085 is titled, 'Gligar! Wings of Friendship!' It is heavily implied that Ash's Gligar will evolve into Gliscor, as the new movie which features both Swinub and Gliscor, is not very far away from being shown in Japan. (I intend to see this movie at the cinemas when I get to Koriyama). It will be interesting to see if Ash has to give Gligar a Razor Fang at night for it to evolve.
Gary is also slotted to appear in this episode. With this being his second appearance in the Diamond and Pearl anime, I am also interested to see if there will be any signs of Dawn's eagerness and possibly even Cavaliershipping hints (if any). Being a Ikarishipping non-fan, I would be delighted were the latter the case.

Anyways, July is gearing up to be an exciting month for Pokemon fans!

[JbstormburstADV]

Another non-IkariShipper here, and I gotta say, this may entirely change the playing field for Dawn in terms of shipping.

[narutoninja44]

Being the Ikarishipper, I say, let Gary just be there for whatever and leave. but thats just me.=X
I also wanna see that Swinub, but I wish we'd see a Delibird soon.<3

[Elite4James]

Jun 11, 2008 9:59:00 GMT 12 @narutoninja44 said:

Being the Ikarishipper, I say, let Gary just be there for whatever and leave. but thats just me.=X

I hope you're wrong (but that's just me). I just can't wrap my head around a crack pairing like Ikarishipping. But a lot of people like that pairing, despite lack of any evidence. So really it's hard to argue against it since it doesn't exist.
Same goes for Cavaliershipping, since Gary has only made one appearance with Dawn, it's too soon to tell. Paul's had a lot of airtime with Dawn and there's not a lot to go by (if anything). So to me, at the present time, they seem even.

Jun 11, 2008 9:59:00 GMT 12 @narutoninja44 said:

I also wanna see that Swinub, but I wish we'd see a Delibird soon.<3

There was a Delibird in DP080, when Jessie captured Yanma, a Delibird collected it and sent it to Giovanni. Giovanni was not interested in it and the Delibird sent it back to Jessie, where the Yanma battled Ash and evolved into Yanmega.

[narutoninja44]

Ikarishipping is not crack! ...Maybe youre right.>.> Whatevs, I love it too much.=D
And to be nice, I'll say they're even as well, seeing as I see Caviliershipping as crack as you see Ikarishipping as crack.

DELIBIRD! Now I wanna see that episode soooo badly!(In dubbed cause youtube is lagging on my computer at the moment.XP) -hugs delibird doll-

To stay on topic...how do you think the Swinub will be captured? (rescued from abusive trainer, given away, another random capture, ect.) And how do you think Gligar will evolve into Gliscor? (What circumstances?)

[Praetor]

^ Delibird is your favorite Pokemon?

Of course ikarishipping is not crack...if it was, then the police would be after you.

It is a crack PAIRING, lol.

[Elite4James]

Dawn will capture Swinub in Mr. Backlot's backyard.

I also have heard that another member of the Sinnoh Elite Four will be appearing soon as well, this time it will be Aaron. No further details at this stage.

[narutoninja44]

^AARON! God, lots to look forward to. He's the hottest of all the Elite Four males in the pokemon world, IMO.=D

Praetor: Delibird is tied with ze Pika. I loves 'em both.;D

[Elite4James]

Just speculation, but this time around, it could be possible that Ash may battle each member of the Sinnoh Elite Four near the end of the Sinnoh Journey and possibly Cynthia in my view. I would love if that were to be the case. I would also like to see him use some of his other Pokemon he has back home against them and for some of them to even evolve (like maybe Bulbasaur or Totodile).

[Elite4James]

It is now confirmed from the latest preview. Dawn will be the one to capture Swinub.
It also appears to be a real eater too! Scoffing down an entire bowl of Pokemon food that was meant for all of Dawn's Pokemon. After eating, a furious Piplup, Ambipom, Pachirisu and Buneary have glowing white eyes, staring at Swinub.

Ash's Gligar is also going to evolve and it does look like it had a Razor Fang and evolved at night.

This episode is still a while away though unfortunately, but me personally, I can't wait! ;D

[Praetor]

I think the writers will pit Paul's Gliscor with Ash's Gliscor in a battle, maybe the league championship.

[Elite4James]

I think so too, just to show how two of the same species of Pokemon can be raised differently by two young trainers who are complete opposites of each other.

[narutoninja44]

Dammit, I'll be on vacation in Florida.>< Man Ima missing everything, oh well, hopefully Swinub wont follow Dawn's cult of becoming an Ash Poser.=P

[Praetor]

^ You can wait until the dub version of the episodes come out.

Going to Florida at this time of the year? During the summer? Just don't burn to a crisp.

[Elite4James]

BTW that last ep that aired recently marks the second time Dawn has not worn her cheerleader outfit at a Gym Battle.

She wore it when Ash faced Roark and Maylene, but didn't when Ash faced Gardenia and Crasher Wake. Interestingly enough when Ash faced Wake, Buneary was wearing its cheerleader outfit and pom poms to cheer for Ash's Pikachu.