Although AZ’s nature as an immortal inPokémon Legends: Z-Ais far from being a secret, the game could actually feature a second immortal human as well. AZ’s immortality is a key part of his identity, connecting his past as king of ancient Kalos to his life in the present day. However, past events in thePokémonfranchise have already made it clear that AZ may not be alone in his condition, even when excluding his Floette.
AZ was rendered immortal essentially by accident, as a consequence of using the ultimate weapon in Kalos' 3000-year-old war, while his Floette’s own immortality came about due to the same machine being originally designed explicitly to revive her. Their presence in Lumiose City was one of the more notablereveals inLegends: Z-A’s latest trailer, although it was naturally far from the only interesting detail. Regardless, immortal characters. especially humans, are extremely rare inPokémon, butthe setting ofLegends: Z-Aalready has all the background information it needs to have another such NPC.
Pokémon X and Y’s Lysandre Could Be Immortal
The Kalosian Villain’s Final Gambit May Have Left Him Unable To Die
When Lysandre is finally defeated inPokémon X and Y, he resorts to using the ultimate weapon in a final attempt to claim even a pyrrhic victory. His intentions here differ depending on the game version; inPokémon X, Lysandre fully expects this to render himself, the protagonist, and their friends all immortal. InPokémon Y, with the weapon powered by Yveltal’s destructive power, he simply attempts to kill everyone, although everybody else escapes the blast in time. However, it is worth noting that AZ’s own use of the ultimate weapon to destructive ends still rendered its user immortal.
When the ultimate weapon is powered by Xerneas, Lysandre threatens the protagonist with"the pain of endlessly waiting for a beautiful world to finally be built,“suggesting that even he does not fully expect his ideals to be realized.
As a result,it is entirely possible that Lysandre is fully immortal following the events ofPokémon X and Y, much like AZ before him. Although there is a possibility that he was crushed by falling rubble created by the same blast of energy, this in itself is far from impossible for him to have survived. The leader of any ofPokémon’s various evil teamsbecoming immortal is a concerning prospect, but Lysandre is arguably one of the worst to be so given his explicitly genocidal goals.
Lysandre Could Reappear In Pokémon Legends: Z-A
It Would Be Easy To Justify Lysandre Surviving The Events Of Pokémon X And Y
If Lysandre is indeed immortal now, and managed to survive the ultimate weapon’s blast inPokémon X and Y, this meanshe is perfectly positioned to make a surprise reappearance inPokémon Legends: Z-A. The fact thatLegends: Z-Afeatures a reunited AZ and Floette indicates that the game is firmly set after the events ofPokémon X and Y, including Lysandre’s use of the ultimate weapon. As such, an immortal Lysandre that survived those events would be perfectly capable of reemerging during the nextPokémongame.
The fact that little is known aboutthe story ofLegends: Z-Aonly means thatLysandre’s reappearance is even more plausible at present, especially given that the game is set in Kalos.Legends: Z-Awill be the first game to revisit the region after it was introduced, and by extension, explore how it has changed in the wake of those events. Among the many likely appearances fromPokémon X and Ycharacters, Lysandre appearing as an immortal would be a striking addition to the game, especially given the likely implications for the narrative.
Lysandre Could Be Legends: Z-A’s Main Antagonist
Kalos' Most Notable Villain Would Be The Perfect Antagonist For The New Game
Of course, given that no villain has been revealed so far forLegends: Z-A, it is very likely that Lysandre will take on that role if he does reappear. There is little indication that he would ever diverge from his goals of remaking Kalos in his own image, and gaining immortality would only increase his capabilities in the long term. As such,Lysandre could still pose a significant threat inPokémon Legends: Z-Aeven if he has now lost the support offered by Team Flare.
Pokémon Legends: Z - A’s Starters Are Lackluster, But I’m Convinced There’s A Way To Make Them Exciting
Details about Pokémon Legends: Z - A have been revealed, including the starter lineup, which feels a bit lackluster, but there’s room for improvement.
It seems clear thatZygarde’s appearance inLegends: Z-Awill tie into a significant problem arising within Lumiose City, although any specifics are merely speculation at this point. However, if Lysandre is involved in a new plot, then his established connections to Kalos' elite could paint Quasartico Inc. in a very different light. Furthermore, it is worth noting that as his philosophy includes rejecting any and all forms of conflict (although he is also willing to achieve that through force),Lumiose City’s redevelopment promoting human-Pokémon coexistence could be considered in line with Lysandre’s ideals.
There is plenty of evidence to suggest that Lysandre became immortal inPokémon X and Y, something that could have grave consequences for Kalos. Moreover, the somewhat ambiguous nature of his ultimate fate in these games means that it is entirely possible for the genocidal businessman to make a reappearance inPokémon Legends: Z-A, perhaps even as its central villain. AZ took 3000 years to find peace over his own dark past in the games, and his new life with Floette could now be used as a sharp contrast to Lysandre as a new immortal.
