Japanese Title: Corni and Lucario! The Secret of Mega Evolution!!
Original Airdate: May 29, 2014
US Airdate: August 9, 2014
Hey, Ash! Wanna see how far my Lucario can hit a golf ball? Here, we'll use Pikachu as the ball...
The twerps meet Korrina, the leader of the Shalour Gym, who is on a quest to win 100 battles with her Lucario before seeking the Lucarionite Mega Stone. Will Team Rocket be win #100?
This episode contains examples of the following tropes:
- Continuity Nod: The audience is reminded of Pikachu's love for ketchup. When Corrina remembers to get Pikachu's pawprint, she uses ketchup to get it, after which Pikachu licks it off happily.
- Curb-Stomp Battle: Once Lucario uses Swords Dance to boost its Attack, Pikachu doesn't stand a chance against it.
- Psychic Link: The bond between Korrina and Lucario is such that Korrina can track Lucario's location telepathically.
- Story Arc: The first true taste of Mega Evolution comes with a five-episode arc as the twerps are joined by Korrina and Lucario.
