AZ From Pokemon X And Y Deserved More Attention

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It has been about nine years sincePokemon X andY came out for the Nintendo 3DS. The game was a big deal, introducing 3D graphics to the main series, diagonal movement, horde encounters, mega evolution, and Fairy-type Pokemon for the first time. For many gamers, it was more remembered for the new elements, rather than the story and characters. Part of the reason for this is that the most interesting character in the game got very little attention.

AZ is the most fascinating character X and Y introduced to the Pokemon universe, a three-thousand-year-old and nine-foot tall man. While he appears to be disheveled and homeless, he was actually the former king of the entire region. He created an ultimate weapon that gave him immortality, and destroyed the lives of many people and Pokemon. Despite this epic backstory with a ton of implications, players only meet AZ four times in the game, and he never appears in other titles (though he is mentioned inOmega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire).

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AZ is a tragic figure that was glossed over in the game, which disappointed many fans because what little there was of him was well done. Someone once being a king, and now wandering the Kalos region as a nobody, is a story anyone can find interesting. It is a fall from grace that has lasted thousands of years, making his personality and view of people and Pokemon unique.

The most touching scene to come from X and Y is when AZ reunites with Floette. However, this reunion was not as powerful as it could have been if fans got to spend more time with AZ, and knew more of his struggles and wishes. It would have also added more impact to the reunion if players learned more from AZ as to why