Lysandre heads Lysandre Labs and commands Team Flare. He publicly champions peaceful Mega Evolution research for global betterment. To recruit Alain, he defeats him in battle using his Pyroar, then offers a Mega Ring and Charizardite X contingent on Alain's cooperation. Alain's tasks include gathering Mega Stone data and monitoring researchers like Steven Stone. Lysandre's past involved humanitarian work alongside his Pokémon, aiding vulnerable populations. However, encountering recipients demanding more resources bred disillusionment. This fostered his belief that humanity's inherent greed requires extreme intervention for preservation—a philosophy driving his hidden Team Flare agenda. During the events of Mega Evolution Special IV, Lysandre supervises Alain's training at the lab, imposing a gauntlet of ten consecutive battles against Mega Evolution users. Failure in any battle would cost Alain his Key Stone and Mega Stone. Lysandre adopts a charismatic, encouraging manner toward Alain, praising victories and framing strength as protection for others. Concurrently, he hosts Steven Stone, displaying the contained Giant Rock—a powerful megalith—under the guise of preventing another Hoenn-like crisis. Lysandre exhibits layered manipulation. He reassures Mairin her Chespin, Chespie, will receive treatment after it collapses from exposure to a mysterious green lifeform during a lab accident. Publicly, he pledges lab resources for Chespie's recovery and directs Alain to gather Mega Evolution energy as a potential cure. Privately, his associate Malva questions his motives, hinting at undisclosed objectives tied to Team Flare. His polite yet calculated demeanor extends to Professor Sycamore during their first meeting. Lysandre's appearance is consistent: tall and slender with orange hair and beard, dressed in a black suit with red lining, fingerless gloves, and a Mega Ring. His Pyroar uses moves like Hyper Beam and Incinerate. The mysterious green lifeform encountered by Chespie becomes integral to Lysandre's research, aligning with Team Flare's interest in Zygarde's power. The description covers his role within the Mega Evolution Specials.