Lysandre leads and founded Team Flare, an organization publicly championing global beauty while secretly plotting mass extinction. Once a philanthropist aiding the needy, he grew disillusioned by humanity's greed and arrogance. He concluded the world's limited resources could only be preserved by eradicating all life except Team Flare members. This philosophy fuels his drive to activate the ancient ultimate weapon, aiming to annihilate non-members and forge a purified, beautiful world free from conflict and exploitation. As president of Lysandre Labs, he maintains a public facade as a benevolent innovator, developing technologies like the Holo Caster and delivering speeches on progress and beauty. This identity conceals his true activities: fundraising through Team Flare's exorbitant five million Pokédollar membership fees and advancing his genocidal plan. His own greed in charging these fees starkly contrasts with his condemnation of others' similar flaws. In Pokémon Generations, Lysandre's duality surfaces during public appearances. He showcases Lysandre Labs' advancements while covertly orchestrating the ultimate weapon's revival. His calm demeanor and articulate speeches on eternal beauty mask his private resolve to destroy life he deems "unproductive," framing annihilation as necessary salvation. Descended from the brother of AZ, the ancient Kalos king who first deployed the ultimate weapon 3,000 years prior, Lysandre's lineage connects him to the weapon's history, mirroring AZ's quest for purification through destruction. Despite his genocidal ambitions, he expresses fleeting remorse for the suffering his plan will cause, believing it an unavoidable sacrifice. He also shows genuine care for his Pokémon, notably his Shiny Gyarados, capable of Mega Evolution through their bond. His final confrontation involves using a cybernetic suit to harness the power of the legendary Pokémon Xerneas or Yveltal, channeling their energy into the weapon. This act culminates in a battle where he challenges opponents to join his vision or die, underscoring his unwavering commitment to his destructive ideals.