This meant the series had a much bigger cast of recurring characters, which the series developed into familiar friends ... Ash generally has a new major rival with each series, and for XY, one ...

Fans will know that Ash's goal was to win the Pokémon World ... and two new heroes – Liko and Roy – accompanied by their Pokémon friends, Sprigatito and Fuecoco. It released in the UK ...

There are also special episodes, such as the amazing Mega Evolution Specials, which are necessary to understanding the plot of Pokémon XY ... by his friends Brock and Misty, Ash consistently ...