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Samurott (Pokémon)

2020-12-17T20:31:44Z

Da Pika: /* Trivia */

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'''Samurott''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ダイケンキ''' ''Daikenki'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Dewott}} starting at [[level]] 36. It is the final form of {{p|Oshawott}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Unova starters evolution artwork.png|left|thumb|200px|Poster showing Samurott standing on its hind legs and carrying its unsheathed seamitar]]

Samurott is a quadrupedal, blue, sea lion-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. Long, white whiskers extend from its snout and head, and it has a red nose and eyes. On the back of its head is a large, rounded beige helmet-like shell with spikes and a spear-like, pointed protrusion in the front. A dull bluish-gray seashell-like carapace covers its underbelly, and its limbs are covered with beige, sectioned bracer-like coverings, that appear to be made of seashells. The forelimbs' bracers are actually swords called [[Scalchop and seamitar|seamitars]]. The lower two segments of these bracers are the scabbards for the two swords, and the upper segment and spike make up the seamitar and its handle. Samurott possess three black digits on each limb, and a fin-like, splayed tail with the innermost section being beige.

When in battle, Samurott can stand on its hind legs and use one of its blades as a sword to fight. In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs. One swing of its seamitar can beat opponents. It can silence foes with a glare or a howl.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Cameron Samurott.png|thumb|250px|Samurott in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
Samurott debuted in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']], under the ownership of [[Leeku]]. It fought and lost to [[Ash's Tepig]] during [[Eindoak Town]]'s Harvest Festival battle tournament, after Tepig received a power boost from {{OBP|Victini|M14}}'s powers.

A female Samurott made her main series debut in ''[[BW094|The Road to Humilau!]]'', under the ownership of {{un|Cameron}}. Cameron first used Samurott in his Gym match against [[Marlon]] and his {{p|Mantine}}, which he won. During the [[Vertress Conference]], Samurott was used against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{p|Escavalier}}, which she defeated, but she then lost to {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}}. During Cameron's match against Ash, Samurott defeated {{AP|Pignite}} but lost to {{AP|Pikachu}}.

====Minor appearances====

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW094|Samurott|Ash's Pokédex|Samurott, the Formidable Pokémon and the final evolved form of {{p|Oshawott}}. Protected by armor, Samurott can defeat opponents with one sword swipe. Its glare can silence them as well.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Hugh Samurott Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Samurott in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], [[Hugh]]'s Samurott battled a {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}'s {{p|Seviper}} alongside {{ga|Nate}}'s {{p|Arcanine}}.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Cedric Samurott Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Samurott in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
[[Bianca]] was seen with a Samurott in ''[[PBW8|The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!]]''.

===In the Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ manga===
Both [[Cheren]] and [[Arata]] have Samurott, with the latter obtaining it as an Oshawott.

===In the Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends manga===
{{OBP|Touya|MWL}} has a Samurott, which evolved from his Dewott.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[Cedric Juniper]] has a Samurott that first appeared in ''[[PS480|At Liberty on Liberty Garden]]''. It is used in the final battle with {{adv|N}}, along with {{adv|Black}}'s [[Bo|Emboar]] and {{adv|White}}'s {{adv|Amanda|Serperior}}. It was formally an Oshawott intended to hand to starting trainers, until N came to attempt to liberate the starter Pokémon. The Oshawott remained, while the {{TP|White|Tepig}} fled and N made off with the {{p|Snivy}} (the same Snivy who eventually joined White).

A Samurott appeared in a fantasy in [[PASS01]].

===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===
[[Fraud]] has a Samurott, which he can use as a [[Burst]] form.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Samurott (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=009}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=Part of the armor on its anterior legs becomes a giant sword. Its cry alone is enough to intimidate most enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Samurott|Japanese|Japan|100|June 26 to July 2, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Samurott}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Hidden Ability Present Samurott|Japanese region|Online|50|January 16 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Samurott}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Hidden Ability Present Samurott|American region|Online|50|February 9 to November 30, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Samurott}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Hidden Ability Present Samurott|PAL region|Online|50|February 9 to November 30, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Samurott}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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|Defense=85
|SpAtk=108
|SpDef=70
|Speed=70
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===Type effectiveness===
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|Bug=100
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|Fire=50
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|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
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===Learnset===
{{Learnlist/MoveNA|Samurott|Water|Water|5}}

===Side game data===
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===Evolution===
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|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=503
|name3=Samurott
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===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=503}}
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==Trivia==
[[File:Samurott Blue Battle Chess.png|thumb|Samurott in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* Samurott, {{p|Serperior}}, and {{p|Emboar}} all share the same base stat total of 528.
* At 2.099 seconds, Samurott has the longest [[cry]] of any starter.
* During an interview, [[Yusuke Ohmura]] said he designed Samurott before Oshawott after going to an exhibit and seeing how strong sea lions are.
* Samurott appears in [[Pokémon Battle Chess]]. It acts as a bishop piece in chess, but can also move one square directly forward.
* Samurott is the only fully-evolved Water-type starter Pokemon that is not in the Water 1 egg group.

===Origin===
While its pre-evolutions are based on {{wp|otter}}s, Samurott is rather based on a {{wp|sea lion}} and an armored {{wp|samurai}}.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20101228065540/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index5.html (archived link)</ref><ref name="Dream">[http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation of an interview with the developers of ''Pokémon Black and White Versions'' on volume 201 of Nintendo dream].</ref> While it was decided that {{p|Oshawott}} would be based on an otter, the designers had issues in creating a fully evolved form which was more interesting than just as a bigger otter standing on two legs. At that point [[Yusuke Ohmura]] went to see real-life otters at an exhibit, but his attention was rather caught by the strength displayed by a nearby sea lion, and thus decided that the fully evolved form would rather be based on the latter animal.<ref name="Dream"/> Furthermore, to represent the variety in the human population of [[Unova]], it was decided that the [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolution families]] of the [[starter Pokémon]] would be based on the West, China and Japan. In the case of the Oshawott family, it had to represent Japan, and thus was based on Japanese samurai.<ref name="Dream"/> Samurott's inspiration also comes from the lifespan of a samurai, from a child (Oshawott) to a military commander (Samurott).

Samurott's tail may be based on a {{wp|Japanese war fan}}. The "helmet" over its head appears to be based on the {{wp|Murex trapa|rare-spined murex}} shell. The markings on its chest make it reminiscent of a {{wp|giant otter}}. Its ability to withdraw, attack with, and return its blade may be a reference to {{wp|iaido}}, a Japanese martial art that uses similar swordplay in combat.

====Name origin====
Samurott is a combination of ''samurai'' and ''otter''.

Daikenki is the complete ''{{wp|Kanji#On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)|on'yomi}}'' (Chinese sound) reading of 大剣鬼 ''daikenki'' (big, sword-wielding demon). This is a combination of 大 ''dai'' (big), ''ken'' (sword), and ''ki'' (demon), with 剣鬼 ''kenki'' meaning "sword-wielding demon" or "sword master". Its Chinese and Korean names are based on this reading. 大 ''dai'' may refer to Samurott's place in the evolutionary line, as the biggest and therefore final evolution.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Water
|ja=ダイケンキ ''Daikenki''|jameaning=From the complete on'yomi (Chinese sound) reading of {{tt|大剣鬼|big sword-wielding demon}}. A combination of {{tt|大 ''dai''|big}} and {{tt|剣鬼 ''kenki''|sword-wielding demon or swordmaster}} ({{tt|剣 ''ken''|sword}}, and {{tt|鬼 ''ki''|demon}}).
|de=Admurai|demeaning=From ''Admiral'' and ''Samurai''
|fr=Clamiral|frmeaning=From ''clam'' and ''admiral''
|es=Samurott|esmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Samurott|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=대검귀 ''Daegeomgwi''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=大劍鬼 / 大剑鬼 ''Dàjiànguǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ru=Самуротт ''Samurott''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไดเคนคิ ''Daikenki''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Bianca's Oshawott|Bianca's Samurott]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
*{{wp|Oshawott, Dewott, and Samurott|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Gigantamax

2020-08-22T21:47:17Z

Da Pika: /* Trivia */

:''Not to be confused with [[Gigantamix]]''.
'''Gigantamax''' (Japanese: '''キョダイマックス''' ''Kyodaimax'') is a special kind of [[Dynamax]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]]. Like other Dynamaxing, Gigantamaxing increases a Pokémon's size drastically and its {{stat|HP}} in {{pkmn|battle}}. Only certain species of Pokémon can Gigantamax, and when they do, their appearance changes significantly, unlike regular Dynamaxing. As revealed by [[Professor Magnolia]], the Pokémon distorts space to change its size while affecting the world around them while altering their appearance drastically.

There are 32 species of Pokémon that are capable of Gigantamaxing, and there are 32 different Gigantamax forms. 

==History==
Gigantamax, as a type of Dynamax, originated from {{p|Eternatus}}, who provides the [[Galar]] region with Power Spots where Dynamax can be triggered. The Galar Particles left by Eternatus affected the Pokémon living in [[Galar]], giving a few of them the Gigantamax Factor needed for transformation. These Pokémon may only be found in [[Pokémon Den]]s. As a type of Dynamax, a [[Wishing Star]] and [[Dynamax Band]] are required to use the Gigantamax transformation.

[[Chairman Rose]] implemented Dynamax and Gigantamax in Gym battles.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/</ref>

At some point, another method of obtaining the Gigantamax Factor was accidentally discovered by {{gal|Honey}} while developing the {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} out of [[Max Mushrooms]].

==Gigantamax Factor==
Even within species that are capable of Gigantamaxing, only certain individuals can Gigantamax. Pokémon that can Gigantamax are said to have the '''Gigantamax Factor'''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/train-raid-and-hatch-pokemon-to-breed-victories-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Train, Raid, and Hatch Pokémon to Breed Victories in ''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'']</ref> Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor can be seen having the [[File:Dynamax icon.png|24px]] symbol next to their name on the summary screen.

When a Pokémon Dynamaxes, if it has the Gigantamax Factor and is of a species that has a '''Gigantamax form''' (Japanese: '''キョダイマックスのすがた'''), it will turn into its Gigantamax form. If it does not have the Gigantamax Factor it will simply Dynamax as normal; if it has the Gigantamax Factor but does not have its own Gigantamax form (e.g. because it evolves into a Pokémon that does), it will also Dynamax as normal.

Unlike others of their species, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Eevee}} with the Gigantamax Factor cannot [[evolution|evolve]].

===Acquisition===
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, [[wild Pokémon]] with the Gigantamax Factor can only be caught in [[Max Raid Battle]]s, but have a rare encounter rate and typically a lower [[catch rate]]. If the wild Pokémon that has a Gigantamax Form has the Gigantamax Factor, it will appear in its Gigantamax form in the Max Raid Battle. Pokémon encountered in Max Raid Battles that do not have a Gigantamax form will not have the Gigantamax Factor, with the exception of certain [[Wild Area News]] Max Raid Battles.

Some Pokémon can only have the Gigantamax Factor in Max Raid Battles exclusive to limited-time [[Wild Area News]]. In addition, {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Coalossal}} with the Gigantamax Factor are exclusive to Pokémon Sword, and {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Lapras}} with the Gigantamax Factor are exclusive to Pokémon Shield. Players with the opposite game may still join Max Raid Battles or use Max Soup to obtain these forms.

{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Eevee}}, and Kanto [[starter Pokémon]] can be obtained with the Gigantamax Factor as [[gift Pokémon]]. {{p|Meowth}} with the Gigantamax Factor was first distributed via [[Mystery Gift]].

[[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Pokémon cannot inherit the Gigantamax Factor. The Kanto starter Pokémon, their secondary evolved forms, and {{p|Milcery}} are the only Pokémon without a Gigantamax form that can have the Gigantamax Factor; Kanto starter Pokémon as a gift Pokémon, their secondary evolved forms by evolving them, and Milcery from Wild Area News-exclusive Max Raid Battles.

By drinking Max Soup, introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]] expansion, certain Pokémon which were previously incapable of Gigantamaxing can gain the Gigantamax Factor. All Pokémon with Gigantamax forms, with the exception of {{p|Melmetal}}, can drink Max Soup to gain the Gigantamax Factor. If a Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor drinks Max Soup, it will lose its Gigantamax Factor. Three [[Max Mushrooms]] are required to make the Max Soup. Uniquely, [[Max Honey]] can also be used with the Max Mushroom to unlock the Gigantamax Factor for {{p|Urshifu}}.

==Effects==
In its Gigantamax form, a Pokémon can use a [[G-Max Move]]. Each G-Max Move is exclusive to a specific species of Gigantamax Pokémon. All of a Gigantamax Pokémon's moves of a certain type turn into G-Max Moves instead of their corresponding [[Max Move]]. Outside of G-Max Moves, Gigantamax is functionally identical to Dynamax; Pokémon's HP increases according to its Dynamax Level, while all other stats and its [[Ability]] remain the same.

The Gigantamax Factor cannot be copied using {{m|Transform}} or {{a|Imposter}}. Even if a Pokémon transforms into a Pokémon that has the Gigantamax Factor, it can still only [[Dynamax]] to its standard form.

In the [[Pokédex]], Gigantamax forms are all listed with [[List of Pokémon by height|heights]] ending in a plus, suggesting that the recorded height is only a minimal estimate, and [[List of Pokémon by weight|weights]] of "???", suggesting that their weights are immeasurable. A Gigantamax Pokémon must be used in battle in order to register the Gigantamax entry in the player's Pokédex; this is in contrast to other [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]], whereby the form difference only has to be seen in order to register the entry as long as at least one of the other forms of the Pokémon is registered as owned.

==Gigantamax Pokémon==
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! rowspan=2 | Type
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! colspan=3 | After Gigantamax
! rowspan=2 | Debut
! colspan=3 | Availability
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! Image
! {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by height|Height}}

! Image
! {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by height|Height}}
! {{color2|000|G-Max Move}}

! {{color2|000|Max Soup}}
! Events
! Other
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|{{p|Venusaur}}
|{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
|[[File:003Venusaur.png|150px|Venusaur]]
| 6'07" (2.0 m)
|[[File:003Venusaur-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Venusaur]]
| 78'09"+ (24.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Vine Lash}} ({{type|Grass}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Compatible
|
|Evolve {{pkmn2|gift}} {{p|Bulbasaur}} [[Forest of Focus]]
|-
|{{p|Charizard}}
|{{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|[[File:006Charizard.png|150px|Charizard]]
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
|[[File:006Charizard-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Charizard]]
| 91'10"+ (28.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Wildfire}} ({{type|Fire}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|Evolve {{pkmn2|gift}} {{p|Charmander}} [[Lake of Outrage]]
|-
|{{p|Blastoise}}
|{{typecolor|Water}}
|[[File:009Blastoise.png|150px|Blastoise]]
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
|[[File:009Blastoise-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Blastoise]]
| 82'00"+ (25.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Cannonade}} ({{type|Water}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Compatible
|
|Evolve {{pkmn2|gift}} {{p|Squirtle}} [[Workout Sea]]
|-
|{{p|Butterfree}}
|{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|[[File:012Butterfree.png|150px|Butterfree]]
| 3'07" (1.1 m)
|[[File:012Butterfree-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Butterfree]]
| 55'09"+ (17.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Befuddle}} ({{type|Bug}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Rolling Fields]]
|-
|{{p|Pikachu}}
|{{typecolor|Electric}}
|[[File:025Pikachu.png|150px|Pikachu]]
| 1'04" (0.4 m)
|[[File:025Pikachu-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Pikachu]]
| 68'11"+ (21.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Volt Crash}} ({{type|Electric}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Meetup Spot]]{{tt|*|If the player has Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! save data}}
|-
|{{p|Meowth}}
|{{typecolor|Normal}}
|[[File:052Meowth.png|150px|Meowth]]
| 1'04" (0.4 m)
|[[File:052Meowth-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Meowth]]
| 108'03"+ (33.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Gold Rush}} ({{type|Normal}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|{{pkmn2|Event}} distribution [[Wild Area News]]
|
|-
|{{p|Machamp}}
|{{typecolor|Fighting}}
|[[File:068Machamp.png|150px|Machamp]]
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
|[[File:068Machamp-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Machamp]]
| 82'00"+ (25.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Chi Strike}} ({{type|Fighting}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Stony Wilderness]]{{sup/8|Sw}}
|-
|{{p|Gengar}}
|{{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
|[[File:094Gengar.png|150px|Gengar]]
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
|[[File:094Gengar-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Gengar]]
| 65'07"+ (20.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Terror}} ({{type|Ghost}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Stony Wilderness]]{{sup/8|Sh}}
|-
|{{p|Kingler}}
|{{typecolor|Water}}
|[[File:099Kingler.png|150px|Kingler]]
| 4'03" (1.3 m)
|[[File:099Kingler-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Kingler]]
| 62'04"+ (19.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Foam Burst}} ({{type|Water}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[South Lake Miloch]] [[West Lake Axewell]]
|-
|{{p|Lapras}}
|{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
|[[File:131Lapras.png|150px|Lapras]]
| 8'02" (2.5 m)
|[[File:131Lapras-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Lapras]]
| 78'09"+ (24.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Resonance}} ({{type|Ice}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Giant's Seat]]{{sup/8|Sh}}
|-
|{{p|Eevee}}
|{{typecolor|Normal}}
|[[File:133Eevee.png|150px|Eevee]]
| 1'00" (0.3 m)
|[[File:133Eevee-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Eevee]]
| 59'01"+ (18.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Cuddle}} ({{type|Normal}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Meetup Spot]]{{tt|*|If the player has Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! save data}}
|-
|{{p|Snorlax}}
|{{typecolor|Normal}}
|[[File:143Snorlax.png|150px|Snorlax]]
| 6'11" (2.1 m)
|[[File:143Snorlax-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Snorlax]]
| 114'10"+ (35.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Replenish}} ({{type|Normal}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|
|-
||{{p|Garbodor}}
|{{typecolor|Poison}}
|[[File:569Garbodor.png|150px|Garbodor]]
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
|[[File:569Garbodor-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Garbodor]]
| 68'11"+ (21.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Malodor}} ({{type|Poison}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[East Lake Axewell]]
|-
||{{p|Melmetal}}
|{{typecolor|Steel}}
|[[File:809Melmetal.png|150px|Melmetal]]
| 8'02" (2.5 m)
|[[File:HOME809Gi.png|150px|Gigantamax Melmetal]]
| 82'00"+ (25.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Meltdown}} ({{type|Steel}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Incompatible
|
|
|-
|{{p|Rillaboom}}
|{{typecolor|Grass}}
|[[File:812Rillaboom.png|150px|Rillaboom]]
| 6'11" (2.1 m)
|[[File:812Rillaboom-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Rillaboom]]
| 91'10"+ (28.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Drum Solo}} ({{type|Grass}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Compatible
|
|
|-
|{{p|Cinderace}}
|{{typecolor|Fire}}
|[[File:815Cinderace.png|150px|Cinderace]]
| 4'07" (1.4 m)
|[[File:815Cinderace-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Cinderace]]
| 88'07"+ (27.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Fireball}} ({{type|Fire}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Compatible
|
|
|-
|{{p|Inteleon}}
|{{typecolor|Water}}
|[[File:818Inteleon.png|150px|Inteleon]]
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
|[[File:818Inteleon-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Inteleon]]
| 131'03"+ (40.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Hydrosnipe}} ({{type|Water}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Compatible
|
|
|-
|{{p|Corviknight}}
|{{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
|[[File:823Corviknight.png|150px|Corviknight]]
| 7'03" (2.2 m)
|[[File:823Corviknight-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Corviknight]]
| 45'11"+ (14.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Wind Rage}} ({{type|Flying}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Giant's Cap]]
|-
||{{p|Orbeetle}}
|{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
|[[File:826Orbeetle.png|150px|Orbeetle]]
| 1'04" (0.4 m)
|[[File:826Orbeetle-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Orbeetle]]
| 45'11"+ (14.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Gravitas}} ({{type|Psychic}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Bridge Field]] [[Dappled Grove]]
|-
|{{p|Drednaw}}
|{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
|[[File:834Drednaw.png|150px|Drednaw]]
| 3'03" (1.0 m)
|[[File:834Drednaw-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Drednaw]]
| 78'09"+ (24.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Stonesurge}} ({{type|Water}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Giant's Cap]]
|-
||{{p|Coalossal}}
|{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
|[[File:839Coalossal.png|150px|Coalossal]]
| 9'02" (2.8 m)
|[[File:839Coalossal-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Coalossal]]
| 137'10"+ (42.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Volcalith}} ({{type|Rock}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Giant's Seat]]{{sup/8|Sw}}
|-
|{{p|Flapple}}
|{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|[[File:841Flapple.png|150px|Flapple]]
| 1'00" (0.3 m)
| rowspan="2" | [[File:841Flapple-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Flapple and Appletun]]
| rowspan="2" | 78'09"+ (24.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Tartness}} ({{type|Grass}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Dappled Grove]]{{sup/8|Sw}}
|-
||{{p|Appletun}}
|{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|[[File:842Appletun.png|150px|Appletun]]
| 1'04" (0.4 m)
|{{m|G-Max Sweetness}} ({{type|Grass}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Dappled Grove]]{{sup/8|Sh}}
|-
||{{p|Sandaconda}}
|{{typecolor|Ground}}
|[[File:844Sandaconda.png|150px|Sandaconda]]
| 12'06" (3.8 m)
|[[File:844Sandaconda-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Sandaconda]]
| 72'02"+ (22.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Sandblast}} ({{type|Ground}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Dusty Bowl]]
|-
||{{p|Toxtricity}} (Both Forms)
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
|[[File:849Toxtricity.png|150px|Toxtricity]]
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| [[File:849Toxtricity-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Toxtricity]]
| 78'09"+ (24.0+ m)
| {{m|G-Max Stun Shock}} ({{type|Electric}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|
|-
|{{p|Centiskorch}}
|{{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Bug}}
|[[File:851Centiskorch.png|150px|Centiskorch]]
| 9'10" (3.0 m)
|[[File:851Centiskorch-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Centiskorch]]
| 246'01"+ (75.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Centiferno}} ({{type|Fire}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Stony Wilderness]]
|-
|{{p|Hatterene}}
|{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|[[File:858Hatterene.png|150px|Hatterene]]
| 6'11" (2.1 m)
|[[File:858Hatterene-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Hatterene]]
| 85'04"+ (26.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Smite}} ({{type|Fairy}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Bridge Field]]
|-
|{{p|Grimmsnarl}}
|{{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|[[File:861Grimmsnarl.png|150px|Grimmsnarl]]
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
|[[File:861Grimmsnarl-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Grimmsnarl]]
| 105'00"+ (32.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Snooze}} ({{type|Dark}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Dusty Bowl]]
|-
|{{p|Alcremie}} (Any form)
|{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|[[File:869Alcremie.png|150px|Alcremie]]
| 1'00" (0.3 m)
|[[File:869Alcremie-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Alcremie]]
| 98'05"+ (30.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Finale}} ({{type|Fairy}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Bridge Field]]
|-
|{{p|Copperajah}}
|{{typecolor|Steel}}
|[[File:879Copperajah.png|150px|Copperajah]]
| 9'10" (3.0 m)
|[[File:879Copperajah-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Copperajah]]
| 75'06"+ (23.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Steelsurge}} ({{type|Steel}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Stony Wilderness]]
|-
|{{p|Duraludon}}
|{{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|[[File:884Duraludon.png|150px|Duraludon]]
| 5'11" (1.8 m)
|[[File:884Duraludon-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Duraludon]]
| 141'01"+ (43.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Depletion}} ({{type|Dragon}} moves)
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Giant's Seat]]
|-
|{{p|Urshifu}} (Single Strike Style)
|{{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
|[[File:Urshifu-Single Strike.png|150px|Urshifu]]
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
|[[File:Urshifu-Gigantamax Single Strike.png|150px|Gigantamax Urshifu]]
| 95'02"+ (29.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max One Blow}} ({{type|Dark}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Requires [[Max Honey]]
|
|
|-
|{{p|Urshifu}} (Rapid Strike Style)
|{{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Water}}
|[[File:Urshifu-Rapid Strike.png|150px|Urshifu]]
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
|[[File:Urshifu-Gigantamax Rapid Strike.png|150px|Gigantamax Urshifu]]
| 85'04"+ (26.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Rapid Flow}} ({{type|Water}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Requires [[Max Honey]]
|
|
|}

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
Gigantamaxing debuted in ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'', where {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] witnessed a {{p|Snorlax}} Gigantamaxing in the [[Wild Area]] and had to figure out a way to stop an incoming train from colliding with it.

In ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', [[Leon]]'s Charizard was shown to Gigantamax against [[Lance]]'s [[Red Gyarados]] during the [[World Coronation Series]] finals. In the same episode, a {{pkmn2|wild}} Gigantamax {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Drednaw}} also appeared. It reappeared in the [[JN013|next episode]].

In [[JN013]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] Gigantamaxed into Gigantamax Pikachu for the first time.

In [[JN027]], [[Raihan]] Gigantamaxed his {{p|Duraludon}} during his battle against Leon.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard.png|Gigantamax Charizard
File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Pikachu
File:Gigantamax Snorlax anime.png|Gigantamax Snorlax
File:Gigantamax Drednaw anime.png|Gigantamax Drednaw
File:Raihan Gigantamax Duraludon.png|Gigantamax Duraludon
</gallery>

===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[Gordie]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Coalossal}} and [[Melony]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Lapras}} both appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]''.

[[Raihan]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Duraludon}} and [[Leon]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Charizard}} both appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]''.

<gallery>
File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard Twilight Wings.png|Gigantamax Charizard
File:Melony Gigantamax Lapras TW.png|Gigantamax Lapras
File:Gordie Gigantamax Coalossal TW.png|Gigantamax Coalossal
File:Raihan Duraludon Max Guard TW.png|Gigantamax Duraludon
</gallery>

==In the manga==
===In the Pocket Monsters manga===
Gigantamaxing debuted in [[JNM02]], where a {{p|Snorlax}} was seen Gigantamaxing.

In [[JNM04]], [[Leon]]'s Charizard Gigantamaxed during a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Lance]]'s [[red Gyarados]]. In the same chapter, a {{p|Drednaw}} Gigantamaxed.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Gigantamaxing debuted in the {{chap|Sword & Shield}}, where [[Nessa]]'s {{p|Drednaw}} Gigantamaxed in her battle against [[Sōdo Tsurugi]].

<gallery>
File:Nessa Gigantamax Drednaw Adventures.png|Gigantamax Drednaw
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
Gigantamax is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] as {{VMAX}}. It was added as a new mechanic to the game in the {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} expansion (the {{TCG|Sword}} and {{TCG|Shield}} sets in Japan).

Released along with the first Pokémon V cards, '''Pokémon VMAX''' introduce the [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]] mechanics into the Trading Card Game. Pokémon VMAX evolve from their respective Pokémon V, giving them boosted {{TCG|Hit Points}} (so far, the biggest HPs in a Pokémon card) and more powerful attacks. When a VMAX Pokémon is knocked out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one.

So far, all released VMAX Pokémon have one or two attacks and no abilities. While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, VMAX Pokémon cards have a rainbow background and details on the card's bottom, as well its illustration also fading into the top-most area and having the visual aura of Dynamaxing/Gigantamaxing on the Pokémon.

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/div|Pokémon{{VMAX}}|Rainbow}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Butterfree VMAX (Explosive Walker 2)|Butterfree]]{{VMAX}}|type=Grass|jpset=Explosive Walker|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=002/070|jpset2=Explosive Walker|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=079/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Centiskorch VMAX (Explosive Walker 17)|Centiskorch]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|jpset=Explosive Walker|jprarity=RRR|jpnum= 017/070|jpset2=Explosive Walker|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=080/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Charizard VMAX (Charizard VMAX Starter Set 2)|Charizard]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|jpset=Charizard VMAX Starter Set|jpnum=002/021}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Copperajah VMAX (Rebellion Crash 76)|Copperajah]]{{VMAX}}|type=Metal|jpset=Rebellion Crash|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=076/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Drednaw VMAX (Infinity Zone 27)|Drednaw]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|jpset=Infinity Zone|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=027/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Grimmsnarl VMAX (Grimmsnarl VMAX Starter Set 7)|Grimmsnarl]]{{VMAX}}|type=Darkness|jpset=Grimmsnarl VMAX Starter Set|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Lapras VMAX (Sword & Shield 50)|Lapras]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|modified=yes|enset=Sword & Shield|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=050/202|jpset=Sword|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=015/060|jpset2=Sword|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=069/060}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Meowth VMAX (SWSH Promo 5)|Meowth]]{{VMAX}}|type=Colorless|modified=yes|enset=SWSH Black Star Promos|ennum=SWSH005|jpset=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum=029/S-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Snorlax VMAX (Sword & Shield 142)|Snorlax]]{{VMAX}}|type=Colorless|modified=yes|enset=Sword & Shield|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=142/202|jpset=Shield|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=046/060|jpset2=Shield|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=070/060}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Toxtricity VMAX (Rebellion Crash 37)|Toxtricity]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Rebellion Crash|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=037/096}}
{{cardlist/footer|Rainbow}}

==Trivia==
* There is at least one Gigantamax form and [[G-Max Move]] of every [[type]]. This was the case even before the release of the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]].
* Currently, almost all {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who can Gigantamax are from either [[Generation I]] or [[Generation VIII]]. The only exceptions to this are {{p|Garbodor}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, who are from [[Generation V|Generations V]] and {{gen|VII}}, respectively.
* {{p|Urshifu}} is the only [[Legendary Pokémon]] that has a Gigantamax form.
* {{p|Melmetal}} is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]] that has a Gigantamax form.
* {{p|Urshifu}} is the only Pokémon with more than one Gigantamax form.
** Although {{p|Toxtricity}} and {{p|Alcremie}} have [[List of Pokémon with form differences|multiple alternate forms]], they each have only one Gigantamax form.
* {{p|Flapple}} and {{p|Appletun}} are the only Pokémon who share a Gigantamax form, although their G-Max Moves and [[cry|cries]] are different.
* {{p|Meowth}} is the only Pokémon with a [[regional form]] that also has a Gigantamax form.
* {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, and {{p|Gengar}} are the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can both [[Mega Evolve]] and Gigantamax.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{shield color}}|bordercolor={{shield color dark}}
|zh_yue=超極巨化 ''Chīu Gihkgeuihfa''
|zh_cmn=超極巨化 / 超极巨化 ''Chāo Jíjùhuà''
|fr=Gigamax
|de=Gigadynamax
|it=Gigamax
|ko=거다이맥스 ''Geodaimax''
|pt_br=Gigamax
|ru=Гигантамакс ''Gigantamaks''
|es=Gigamax
|th=กิกะแมกซ์ ''Gigamax''
}}

''Gigantamax Factor''
{{Langtable|color={{shield color}}|bordercolor={{shield color dark}}
|fr=Gène Gigamax
|de=Gigadynamax-Faktor
|it=Fattore Gigamax
|es=Factor Gigamax
}}

==References==
<references/>

==See also==
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon]]
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2020-08-01T18:20:19Z

Da Pika: /* Starters =/= Capture */

== Starters =/= Capture ==

"Scorbunny's capture marks the first time a main character gets a new Pokémon before Ash in an anime saga." How is that not true? I wasn't talking about starter, I was talking about '''''catches'''''. Go had the option of having all three of Kanto and chose none, Always, the '''''first capture''''' of a region was reserved for Ash. Pidove came before Woobat was revealed, Froakie came in the second episode, Misty came to catch something there in episode 20, Starly came in the beginning, Swellow in the fourth episode, SM all came to have their newest Poké captured well after. If the subject is Starter Ash is still ahead, why well, err ... Pikachu?

About May and Dawn Torchic and Piplup were GIVEN TO THEM !!! The key word is GIVEN !!! Scorbunny has been CAPTURED !!! It could be a Bunnelby or Buneary there, being one of Galar's starters is just a "coincidence" of plot.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 23:21, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
:Did you miss what you said about Woobat? Look back at the episode and you'll see that it was caught before Pidove, making your trivia point invalid.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 00:20, 16 December 2019 (UTC)
:: Woobat was captured off screen, the revelation that he was captured came after Ash captured Pidove(which was caught on the scene, important to point out). I saw the episode before comparing it. It's even worth mentioning that Woobat came at a time when Jessie was a recurring character, no longer a main character. And not only that, when I talk about capture between the main characters, obviously I'm talking about those who travel with Ash. This season, Koharu has appeared in more episodes than Team Rocket so far. All seasons, all catches of a new anime saga were from Ash first (You can even put the Orange League phase on this cake if you want).--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 23:46, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
:::Team Rocket have always been main characters despite not showing up in every episode. Look at Alola, where every main character but Ash could be absent. And whether or not Woobat was shown on screen, we know it was caught before Pidove.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 01:05, 16 December 2019 (UTC)
::::Please don't edit war, Hikaru Wazana. If you don't agree with an edit, take it to the talk page but '''do not''' add back what was removed afterwards. It doesn't matter if Woobat was shown to have been caught after Pidove was caught, it was still caught before Pidove, and Team Rocket are always main characters. And the wording you used was "''gets'' a new Pokémon" not "catches a new Pokémon", and being given a starter is still "getting" a Pokémon. Thus, May and Dawn "got" a new Pokémon before Ash did.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:07, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

Honestly, did anyone forget that Delia left Mimey with Ash BEFORE Goh caught Scorbunny? So Ash was the first one to get a Pokemon in this series. Also, did you forget that Gary's Squirtle was given to him before Ash got Pikachu?

[[User:Da Pika|Da Pika]] ([[User talk:Da Pika|talk]]) 18:20, 1 August 2020 (UTC)

JN005

2020-07-26T00:51:19Z

Da Pika: /* Errors */

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* {{BMGf|273207|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|277221|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|280969|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Mind-Boggling Dynamax!''' (Japanese: '''カビゴン巨大化！？ダイマックスの謎！！''' ''{{tt|Kabigon|Snorlax}} Became Gigantic!? The Mystery of {{tt|Daimax|Dynamax}}!!'') is the fifth episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,090th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 15, 2019 and in the United States on June 12, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It’s time for research fellows Ash and Goh to explore the Galar region’s Wild Area, known for Dynamax—a phenomenon in which Pokémon can grow to many times their normal size. Our heroes’ train ride there is filled with anticipation…and that mischievous Scorbunny has secretly come along for the ride.

They come across a Snorlax who suddenly grows to gigantic size and sprawls across a railroad crossing, still fast asleep! As the train speeds toward them, Scorbunny shows up to help. Working together, they get the Dynamax Snorlax out of the way in the nick of time—and Scorbunny convinces Goh to become its Trainer!

==Plot==
Aboard a [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|train]] to the [[Wild Area]], {{p|Scorbunny}} stares out into the countryside before searching for [[Goh]]. It soon locates Goh and {{Ash}} eating in a dining car, but the boys are too deep in conversation to notice Scorbunny leaping up to get their attentions. Scorbunny walks off in frustration and takes some food off a nearby cart. After a bite it kicks the fruit away, however it strikes a passing waiter who loses his balance and tray of food.

The train stops at a station, where Goh and Ash get off. Scorbunny wakes up, but is too weary to hop off. It panics as soon as it spots Goh on the platform, but the doors seal shut and the train takes off again. Scorbunny eventually locates an open window and leaps to freedom. It readies itself before running on the tracks back towards the Wild Area station. Meanwhile, Goh approaches a concierge for more information about the [[Dynamax]] phenomena, and the concierge directs them to follow the red lights. After some exploration and snapshots, Ash and Goh soon come across a set of crossing signals. Ash considers if these lights are the ones described by the station concierge earlier, but Goh dismisses the idea.

They leap over the tracks and rush towards a napping {{p|Snorlax}}. Goh pulls out his [[Rotom Phone]] and begins recording details on Snorlax. After analysing Snorlax, the boys are left disappointed by the lack of interaction. Meanwhile, Scorbunny is thrilled to finally see Goh again and rushes over to greet him. However Ash and Goh are too occupied by Snorlax. Scorbunny responds by kicking a stone, which ricochets off Ash's head and knocks a [[Sitrus Berry]] out of a tree and directly into the sleeping Snorlax's mouth. Snorlax chews the fruit and spits out the seed before returning to its slumber. Ash tries to nurse his sore head and as he turns to Goh he spots Scorbunny. Ash and Goh instantly recognize it as the very same Scorbunny they [[JN004|met yesterday]], and are pleased to see that it has cleaned itself up. As Scorbunny affirms that it has been following, Ash suggests it might want to join Goh's [[party|team]]. Goh, however, apologizes to Scorbunny, admitting that he wants his [[starter Pokémon]] to be {{p|Mew}}. Scorbunny is disappointed and bows its head in response.

Suddenly, mysterious red lights appear and float towards Snorlax. A burst of energy then engulfs Snorlax, causing it to swell to enormous proportions before it emerges in its [[Gigantamax]] form. Goh is quick to point out that Snorlax is now blocking the train tracks, adding that a train is due to pass through in the next eight minutes. Ash has {{AP|Pikachu}} use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Snorlax is only mildly disturbed and fires off a {{m|Hyper Beam}} in its sleep. Ash resorts to yelling, but quickly shelves that idea when Goh points out the giant [[berry]] growing from the tree now sprouting from Snorlax. Goh figures that Snorlax will wake up if they feed it the berry. Ash is all in and begins to climb on Snorlax and onto its tree. Goh clambers up with some struggle, before ordering Ash to drop the berry. However, Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}} fails to cut through the thick stem and now only four minutes remain before the train arrives. Ash leaps onto the berry, and using his added weight he swings the berry as Pikachu attacks the stem with a fury of Iron Tails. The berry drops as planned, but gets caught up in the growing shrubs. Goh tries to push the berry, but his might isn’t enough. As the crossing signals sound, the situations grows tense. Luckily, Scorbunny leaps in to help. Goh notices Scorbunny's feet digging into the ground as it tries to push the berry. He recalls Scrobunny's powerful kicks and orders it use {{m|Double Kick}}. Scorbunny follows suit and the force is enough to cause the berry to rolls towards Snorlax's mouth. Snorlax leaps upwards to grab the berry, and as it plummets, the shockwave stops the approaching train.

Goh realizes Snorlax must have also swallowed Scorbunny, but he is reunited with his friend after Snorlax returns to its usual form. Goh thanks Scorbunny for its help, pointing out that its Double Kick saved the train. Scorbunny is overwhelmed by the compliments, though prepares to walk off in mind of Goh's earlier words. Goh looks on for a moment, but asks Scorbunny to wait. Scorbunny turns around and is pleasantly surprised when Goh announces that it will be his first Pokémon. Goh throws a {{i|Poké Ball}}, but the curve ball shot misses its mark. Scorbunny resorts to kicking the ball to complete the capture. After the ball stops rocking, Ash affirms that Goh now has {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}. The [[Pokédex]] function updates its system on Scorbunny, making Goh realize he has finally {{pkmn2|caught}} his first Pokémon. Goh calls out his new recruit and exchanges a high-five to commemorate the beginnings of a new [[friendship]].

Ash and Goh later return to the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. They update [[Professor Cerise]] on their adventures with a Gigantamax Snorlax. {{TP|Chloe|Yamper}} runs in and starts barking at Scorbunny, though Pikachu quickly settles the situation. Scorbunny is left feeling jealous of the {{t|Electric}} duo's playful friendship, so it returns to Goh for comfort. Cerise is confused to see Scorbunny. Goh grins as he affirms that Scorbunny is his first Pokémon.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] witness [[Dynamax]]ing for the first time.
* The {{p|Scorbunny}} from the [[JN004|previous episode]] is revealed to know {{m|Double Kick}}.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}, making it his [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]].
* Ash and Goh return to [[Vermilion City]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Wooloo}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN005.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Chloe]] (flashback)
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* Driver
* Waiter
* Porter
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN005.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}}; new)
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Chloe|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Bunnelby}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Stufful}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Grubbin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} ({{AP|anime|Pikachu}}; flashback)
* {{p|Snorlax}} ([[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Braviary}}
* {{p|Tympole}}
* {{p|Frillish}} (female)
* {{p|Seedot}}
* {{p|Grubbin}} (×2)
* {{p|Flygon}}
* {{p|Bunnelby}}
* {{p|Maractus}}
* {{p|Hippopotas}} (×2; female and male)
* {{p|Phantump}} (×3)
* {{p|Ribombee}} (multiple)
* {{p|Wooloo}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Goomy}}
* {{p|Mew}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Mew|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Nidoking}} (flashback)
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:JN005 illustration.png|175px|thumb|An illustration of {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and [[Goh]] with {{p|Snorlax}} by HYOGONOSUKE]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Snorlax}}
* An [[a:File:JN005 illustration.png|illustration]] of this episode was drawn by HYOGONOSUKE.
* In the original trailer for this episode, both of the {{p|Hippopotas}} shown were male, instead of one of the two being female.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** Hippopotas, who last appeared in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', 499 episodes ago.
** {{p|Seedot}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP134|Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!]]'', 490 episodes ago.
** {{p|Tympole}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', 325 episodes ago.
** {{p|Maractus}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', 308 episodes ago.
** {{p|Wynaut}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', 199 episodes ago.
** {{p|Bunnelby}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 151 episodes ago.
* [[Goh]], {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}, and a {{p|Pidgey}} narrate the preview for the [[JN006|next episode]].

===Errors===
* In the scene where [[Gigantamax]] Snorlax jumps to eat the [[Sitrus Berry]], its foot size is similar to its regular form rather than being small while Gigantamaxed.
* The Pokédex number for {{p|Phantump}} is shown as 706 in Goh's [[Pokédex]], when the actual number is 708.
*Snorlax is incorrectly shown using {{m|Hyper Beam}} when it should have turned into {{m|G-Max Replenish}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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User talk:Da Pika

2020-07-18T23:04:36Z

Da Pika: /* Plot Summaries */

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Okay, I kinda forgot the exact way the battles in JN027 went, so can someone please check that?

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If I can be honest, your summary for JN028 wasn't of good quality. If you do future summaries, might I suggest you look at previous summaries and follow the format that has been laid out and use the correct link template.--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 15:25, 18 July 2020 (UTC)

I'm sorry. I wrote it in a document, copy-pasted it, and put square brackets around the links. I didn't spend much time on it.

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JN028

2020-07-17T20:32:28Z

Da Pika: /* Plot */

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(Japanese: '''めそめそメッソン''' ''Sobbing {{tt|Messon|Sobble}}'') is the 28th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,113th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 12, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 31, 2020, but was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}

[[Ash]], [[Goh]], [[Pikachu]], [[Raboot]], [[Riolu]], and both of their [[Farfetch’d]] are eating breakfast, preparing for the second day in the [[Galar]] Region. The [[Sobble]] from the previous episode returns, using its invisibility to steal food from the group while they’re distracted. Goh manages to see it, and while staring it down, Sobble becomes visible again before running into a wall, surrounded by the group. Due to all of the people and [[Pokémon]] around it, Sobble begins to cry, which soon causes the whole group to start sobbing, before Sobble becomes invisible again and runs off. Ash and Goh decide to find it again, due to it being a Pokémon they had never seen before. While searching near a fountain, Nurse Joy appears and suggests that Sobble rarely show up in big cities like [[Wyndon]]. However, she suggests to check inside the fountain, due to the fact that Sobble prefers water. Goh introduces himself to Sobble, explaining that he really liked his invisibility, and asked Sobble if he wanted to join him. When Sobble doesn't respond, Goh becomes frustrated as he really wants to catch it, throwing a Poké Ball at the fountain. The Poké Ball hits Sobble without Goh realizing it, since he was worried that he had wasted a Poké Ball. However, Goh and Ash are shocked when Goh’s [[Rotom Phone]] exclaims that Sobble had been captured! Meanwhile, the Team Rocket Trio are lamenting that a previous plot to capture Pikachu failed after being blown away by a strong breeze back in the Kanto Region. Meowth explains that somehow the balloon carried them all the way to Galar. After spotting Ash and Goh, Team Rocket tries to sneak up on them while the two listen to Sobble’s Pokédex entry, before being blown away by another strong gust of wind. Nearby, Riolu is digging in the ground, only to find a large, wild [[Silicobra]] in the ground, which promptly attacks. Goh decides he wants to catch it, and throws a Poké Ball at it, but Silicobra easily deflects it. Deciding that he would have to battle it, Goh decides to send out Sobble to battle, which Ash shows excitement about, wanting to see how Sobble battles. After Silicobra roars at Sobble, it becomes invisible again out of fear. Goh tells Sobble to use [[Water Gun]], which Sobble reluctantly does. Silicobra uses [[Dig]], and Goh makes Sobble use [[Pound]] on it when it pops up. In retaliation, Silicobra sprays sand onto Sobble, making its invisibility useless. Silicobra then tackles Sobble, causing it to be knocked back, before crying, which in turn makes everyone else cry. Sobble begins to run away, and Goh attempts to return it, but it was already too far away. Ash and Goh decide to split up to try and find it. Ash ends up not finding it, while Goh finds it near a river. Goh tries to explain that they weren’t gonna do anything to Sobble, but Sobble ends up crying again and jumps into the river. Goh decides that they’ll have to do something to make themselves immune to Sobble’s tears, before remembering something [[Mr. Mime]] did while chopping onions. Ash soon returns and rejoins Goh to follow the river downstream. Further along the river, Team Rocket is yet again sad over their failure, before a [[Morpeko]] arrives and begins eating their food. Meowth uses their Rotom Phone to analyze it, but the Rotom decides that it doesn’t feel like it. After Morpeko eats all the food, Jessie throws a can at it out of anger, but it misses and hits an invisible Sobble, which quickly becomes visible as Morpeko runs away. After hearing Ash and Goh calling for it, they decide to capture it so they can exchange it for Pikachu. Goh feels guilty that Sobble ran away because he made it battle without considering how it felt. Ash tells Goh that he just has to try harder when they find it, and that Goh only just caught it, so not everything will work out right away. Goh agrees, but before he can go back to searching, Team Rocket shows up, and reveals that they had captured Sobble in a cage. After refusing Team Rocket‘s offer, Team Rocket summons the TR Gacha Machine, which produces an [[Armaldo]] and a [[Magnezone]]. Ash and Goh choose their usual Pokémon: Pikachu, Raboot, and Riolu. However, Ash and Goh are quickly immobilized due to Magnezone’s [[Supersonic]]. [[Jessie]] taunts Ash and Goh, saying that they’re morons for wanting to save a crybaby like Sobble. This causes Goh to become angry, telling Jessie to be quiet, and that while Sobble may be a crybaby, it is anything but weak. Goh then promises Sobble that he’ll save it, before Magnezone’s Supersonic becomes stronger. Seeing Goh struggle to save it, Sobble recalls some of its past of being ignored and scared all the time, before remembering that Goh genuinely liked it for who it was, and was risking his own safety to save it. Sobble, now filled with determination to escape and reach its new trainer, bends the bars of the cheap cage Team Rocket had used to imprison it, becoming invisible due to its sweat. It jumps out and bounces off of Jessie’s head, while Meowth panics after realizing Sobble has disappeared. Goh calls out to Sobble, but Armaldo puts its foot down on it, stopping it in it’s tracks. This causes Sobble to begin crying again. This causes everyone to cry, including Magnezone and Armaldo, to Team Rocket’s dismay. However, Ash, Goh, and their Pokémon are now wearing goggles, revealing that Mr. Mime had taught that trick to them. Now that they are immune to Sobble’s tears, they use a team attack made up of Vacuum Wave, Ember, and Thunderbolt, causing Team Rocket to blast off. Goh approaches Sobble and apologizes for forcing it to battle earlier, and says that Sobble‘s timidness is a gift, because it is always alert and can protect his friends if need be. Goh finishes his apology by saying that because of that, Sobble isn’t weak, but that he’s strong. Sobble begins to cry tears of joy, which Goh begins to panic about since they all took off their goggles. Team Rocket has been defeated again, and are sitting by their balloon when the Morpeko from earlier appears, asking for more food. After they tell it to get lost, it transforms into Hangry Mode, and uses [[Aura Wheel]] on them, causing them to blast off again.

==Major events==

* [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{p|Sobble}}.
* Goh tries and fails to catch a {{p|Silicobra}}.
* {{Ash}} and Goh return to [[Vermilion City]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Morpeko|Full Belly and Hangry Mode}})
* {{p|Silicobra}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN028.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* Townspeople

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Sobble}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]]; flashback)
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh]]'s; new)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pelipper}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s)
* {{p|Armaldo}} ([[Rocket Prize Master|Team Rocket's]])
* {{p|Magnezone}} ([[Rocket Prize Master|Team Rocket's]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (×2)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (×2)
* {{p|Silicobra}} (debut)
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Morpeko|Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode}}; debut)
* {{p|Electrike}} (×2; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Sobble}}
* This marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} where a main character other than {{Ash}} has owned more than one [[starter Pokémon]] from the current [[generation]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of an {{p|Armaldo}} in the anime since [[Nando]]'s in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', 464 episodes earlier.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of an {{p|Electrike}} in the anime since its cameo in ''[[XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!]]'', 252 episodes earlier.
* The fountain from the [[JN027|previous episode]] designed after the one featured in the [[Pokémon Direct]] that announced [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] appears again. Like the Direct, Sobble is also hiding in it in this episode.
* [[Chloe]], [[Talia]], [[Goh]], Chloe's {{p|Yamper}}, Ash, [[Professor Cerise]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN029|next episode]].

===Errors===
* In one shot where {{p|Magnezone}} uses {{m|Supersonic}}, both of its eyes are missing.
* In the scene near the end when Goh tries to stop Sobble from crying, [[Ash's Riolu]]'s aura sensors are miscolored blue instead of black.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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The Journey Starts Today

2020-07-10T15:09:42Z

Da Pika: /* Full version */

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[[File:The Journey Starts Today cover.png|thumb|150px|Single cover]]
'''The Journey Starts Today''' is the opening theme song for the English [[dub]] of the twenty-third [[season]], [[S23|Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]. It first aired with ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''. The opening animation is composed of clips from the first ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' Japanese opening, [[One, Two, Three]], and various ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' episodes, while the ending animation is composed of clips from the first ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' Japanese ending, [[Pokémon Shiritori]].

The full version of the song was released digitally on [[iTunes Store|iTunes]], [[Google Play]], [[Prime Video|Amazon]], [[Spotify]], [[iTunes Store|Apple Music]], [[Prime Video|Amazon Music]], [[YouTube]], [[YouTube|YouTube Music]], [[Google Play|Google Play Music]], {{wp|Pandora Radio|Pandora}}, {{wp|Napster}}, {{wp|Deezer}}, and {{wp|Tidal (service)|Tidal}} on June 12, 2020.

==Lyrics==
===TV version===
''<ab>It's a big big world, but you know where to find me
We'll be together and we're gonna do it our way
We'll discover we believe in each other
On adventures with my friends like every day

And we're already on our way
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today</ab>''

===Full version===
''<ab>The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)

It's a big big world, but you know where to find me
We'll be together and we're gonna do it our way
We'll discover we believe in each other
On adventures with my friends like every day

Dawn's[sic] rising over the horizon
To shine a light on what the day ahead is hiding
We'll stick together leaping into the deep-end
The adventure only ends when another begins

And we're already on our way
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)

Far from home but we're never feeling lonely
Headstrong stepping headlong into the dark
Hold on cause we're heading there on our own
Whatever happens, in the end, will forever be changed

Imitate us but you won't intimidate us
We keep em'[sic] looking for another way to break us
Because we know if there's a will there's a way back up
Win or lose we can choose to be never the same

And we're already on our way
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)

If I lose my grip will you be there to pick me up
If I gotta run will you be coming with me up
Cause I got your back and you got mine
And there's nothing that can stop us now
If all else fails, will you help me when I lose my way
Set your sails, to be ready for the winds of change

Cause the journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today!
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
(OHHHHHHHH OH OH OH OH OH OH)
The journey starts today</ab>''

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Chloe]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ([[Chloe]]'s)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Moltres}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Pyukumuku}}
* {{p|Tapu Koko}}
* {{p|Grookey}}
* {{p|Sobble}}
* {{p|Corviknight}}

==Opening animation spoilers==
* [[Goh]] catches a {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}.

==Video==
{{youtubevid|5uPxb8nCe4A|walkofftheearth|color=D5598C|colordark=00A1E9|colorlight=00A1E9}}

==Trivia==
* This is the first English opening theme to not have the lyric "Pokémon" at any point in the song.
* A sing-a-long version of the song's music video was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gNaG4g6xdM uploaded] to the official Pokémon YouTube channel on June 22, 2020.
* This is the first opening theme to have its credits translated into {{pmin|Germany|German}}.
* In the English dub, only Gianni Luminati and Sarah Blackwood are credited for the song. In the {{pmin|Germany|German}} dub, the song is also credited as being written by Tokyo Speirs.

===Errors===
* The opening credits erroneously credit Shuhei Yasuda as "Series Construction" instead of "Character Design".

==In other languages==
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==External links==
* [https://song.link/7dknqFF7QnMtX On digital platforms]

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Talk:JN027

2020-07-10T14:32:36Z

Da Pika: /* Pokemon region species */

both male and female Indeedee was shown with nurse joy in the pokemon center. also, Aegislash on which the battle referee was riding. jomit.pika 10:22, 5 July 2020 (UTC)

== Benkei ==

There are some parallels between this episode and the famous Japanese story/folklore of Benkei.
Benkei was a big warrior, usually depicted with a naginata (a type of big lance), that challenged samurai on duels to win their swords.
Until he dueled against Minamoto no Yoshitsune (a smaller warrior) on a bridge and was defeated, later becoming Yoshitsune's loyal retainer.
After fighting many battles together, they were encircled in a castle. Yoshitsune went into the castle to commit seppuku and Benkei stood guard at the bridge in front of the gate to protect Yoshitsune during the ritual. The soldiers were afraid of coming near Benkei and engaging in combat, so they showered him with arrows. A famous passage from this story tells Benkei died standing upright.
So, in this context, Ash's Galarian Farfetch'd would be Benkei (strong, with big weapon, challenging for duels on a bridge, being defeated and joining the winner and also standing upright after being defeated), and Goh's Kantonian Farfetch'd/Ash's Riolu would be Minamoto no Yoshitsune ("sword fight" with a lighter weapon/winning the duel).--[[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] ([[User talk:KurowaSan|talk]]) 17:24, 6 July 2020 (UTC)
: I think that's a little loose, in the same vein you could say Farfetch'd is Little John to Riolu's Robin Hood - which would have British undertones what with them being in Galar, there would need to be more explicit evidence for it to be a legitimate reference [[User:Azure42|Azure/ChromeVoid42]] ([[User talk:Azure42|talk]]) 19:48, 6 July 2020 (UTC)
:: Benkei is also known for always carrying seven weapons, not just a naginata.--[[User:ShallowShaddoll|ShallowShaddoll]] ([[User talk:ShallowShaddoll|talk]]) 21:14, 6 July 2020 (UTC)
:::I believe that at least the bridge duel thing and the standing upright after defeat are very direct references to Benkei's story, as those are the things that usually stand out the most when this story is referenced.　--[[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] ([[User talk:KurowaSan|talk]]) 21:51, 6 July 2020 (UTC)
::::Sounds like just the generic "David and Goliath"-like plot that the anime does from time to time.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:57, 7 July 2020 (UTC)

Exactly. I kinda forgot the exact way the battles (Leon vs Raihan, Goh vs Ash's Farfetch'd, Ash vs his Farfetch'd) went, so can someone please check that?

--[[User:Da Pika|Da Pika]] ([[User talk:Da Pika|talk]]) 14:31, 10 July 2020 (UTC)

== Pokemon region species ==

Ash comments on Farfecth being Kantonian and Galarian forms thats pretty cool to know.--Gian9456 21:58, 8 July 2020 (UTC)

It's [[Farfetch'd]], not Farfecth.

--[[User:Da Pika|Da Pika]] ([[User talk:Da Pika|talk]]) 14:32, 10 July 2020 (UTC)

Talk:JN027

2020-07-10T14:31:51Z

Da Pika: /* Benkei */

User talk:Da Pika

2020-07-10T14:29:30Z

Da Pika: /* Episode Summaries */

Brutal Swing (move)

2020-07-09T23:26:20Z

Da Pika: /* In the anime */

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'''Brutal Swing''' (Japanese: '''ぶんまわす''' ''Brutal Swing'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Dark}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation VII]]. It was [[TM59]] in Generation VII, and is [[TM97]] in [[Generation VIII]].

==Effect==
Brutal Swing does damage to all adjacent Pokémon, including allies.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Dark}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Dark|7}}
{{Moveentry/2|083G|Farfetch'd|type=Fighting|2|Flying|Field||20|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|562G|Yamask|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||16|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|759|Stufful|type=Normal|type2=Fighting|1|Field|Field|14|12}}
{{Moveentry/2|760|Bewear|type=Normal|type2=Fighting|1|Field|Field|14|12}}
{{Moveentry/2|799|Guzzlord|type=Dark|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|13||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|843|Silicobra|type=Ground|2|Field|Dragon||10}}
{{Moveentry/2|844|Sandaconda|type=Ground|2|Field|Dragon||1}}
{{Moveentry/2|857|Hattrem|type=Psychic|1|Fairy|Fairy||1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/2|858|Hatterene|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy||1}}
{{Moveentry/2|865|Sirfetch'd|type=Fighting|2|Flying|Field||20}}
{{Moveentry/2|867|Runerigus|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||16}}
{{Moveentry/2|882|Dracovish|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||14}}
{{Movefoot|Dark|2}}

===By [[TM]]===
{{Movehead/TM|Dark|7|||||||TM59|TM97}}
{{Moveentry/2|006|Charizard|type=Fire|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|015|Beedrill|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|023|Ekans|type=Poison|2|Field|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|024|Arbok|type=Poison|2|Field|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|026|Raichu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|072|Tentacool|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|073|Tentacruel|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|074A|Geodude|type=Rock|type2=Electric|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|form=Alolan Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|075A|Graveler|type=Rock|type2=Electric|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|form=Alolan Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|076A|Golem|type=Rock|type2=Electric|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|form=Alolan Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|080G|Slowbro|type=Poison|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1||✔|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|083|Farfetch'd|type=Normal|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|083G|Farfetch'd|type=Fighting|2|Flying|Field||✔|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|088A|Grimer|type=Poison|type2=Dark|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔|STAB='''|form=Alolan Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|089A|Muk|type=Poison|type2=Dark|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔|STAB='''|form=Alolan Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|095|Onix|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|099|Kingler|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|103A|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|1|Grass|Grass|✔|✔|form=Alolan Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|104|Cubone|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|105|Marowak|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|105A|Marowak|type=Fire|type2=Ghost|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|form=Alolan Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|108|Lickitung|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|110G|Weezing|type=Poison|type2=Fairy|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|112|Rhydon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|123|Scyther|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|127|Pinsir|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|130|Gyarados|type=Water|type2=Flying|2|Water 2|Dragon|✔|✔|STAB=''}}
{{Moveentry/2|142|Aerodactyl|type=Rock|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|147|Dratini|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|148|Dragonair|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|149|Dragonite|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|150|Mewtwo|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|161|Sentret|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|162|Furret|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|181|Ampharos|type=Electric|2|Monster|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|183|Marill|type=Water|type2=Fairy|2|Water 1|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|184|Azumarill|type=Water|type2=Fairy|2|Water 1|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|208|Steelix|type=Steel|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|212|Scizor|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|214|Heracross|type=Bug|type2=Fighting|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|225|Delibird|type=Ice|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|232|Donphan|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|237|Hitmontop|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|248|Tyranitar|type=Rock|type2=Dark|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|254|Sceptile|type=Grass|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|275|Shiftry|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Field|Grass|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|298|Azurill|type=Normal|type2=Fairy|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|303|Mawile|type=Steel|type2=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|306|Aggron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|330|Flygon|type=Ground|type2=Dragon|2|Bug|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|336|Seviper|type=Poison|2|Field|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|350|Milotic|type=Water|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|357|Tropius|type=Grass|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|359|Absol|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|373|Salamence|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|383|Groudon|type=Ground|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|386|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|425|Drifloon|type=Ghost|type2=Flying|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|426|Drifblim|type=Ghost|type2=Flying|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|428|Lopunny|type=Normal|2|Field|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|445|Garchomp|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
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{{Moveentry/2|463|Lickilicky|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|464|Rhyperior|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|465|Tangrowth|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|472|Gliscor|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|487|Giratina|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|497|Serperior|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|530|Excadrill|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|532|Timburr|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|533|Gurdurr|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|534|Conkeldurr|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|552|Krokorok|type=Ground|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|553|Krookodile|type=Ground|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|562G|Yamask|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||✔|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/2|589|Escavalier|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|598|Ferrothorn|type=Grass|type2=Steel|2|Grass|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|612|Haxorus|type=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|620|Mienshao|type=Fighting|2|Field|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|631|Heatmor|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|635|Hydreigon|type=Dark|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|641|Tornadus|type=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|642|Thundurus|type=Electric|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|643|Reshiram|type=Dragon|type2=Fire|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|644|Zekrom|type=Dragon|type2=Electric|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|645|Landorus|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|646|Kyurem|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|658|Greninja|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Water 1|Water 1|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|660|Diggersby|type=Normal|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|679|Honedge|type=Steel|type2=Ghost|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|680|Doublade|type=Steel|type2=Ghost|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|681|Aegislash|type=Steel|type2=Ghost|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|687|Malamar|type=Dark|type2=Psychic|2|Water 1|Water 2|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|689|Barbaracle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|695|Heliolisk|type=Electric|type2=Normal|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|697|Tyrantrum|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|706|Goodra|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|709|Trevenant|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|2|Grass|Amorphous|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|711|Gourgeist|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|727|Incineroar|type=Fire|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|739|Crabrawler|type=Fighting|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|740|Crabominable|type=Fighting|type2=Ice|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|759|Stufful|type=Normal|type2=Fighting|1|Field|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|760|Bewear|type=Normal|type2=Fighting|1|Field|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|765|Oranguru|type=Normal|type2=Psychic|1|Field|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|766|Passimian|type=Fighting|1|Field|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|776|Turtonator|type=Fire|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|781|Dhelmise|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|783|Hakamo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|784|Kommo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|787|Tapu Bulu|type=Grass|type2=Fairy|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|793|Nihilego|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|796|Xurkitree|type=Electric|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|797|Celesteela|type=Steel|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|799|Guzzlord|type=Dark|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|800|Necrozma|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|800DM|Necrozma|type=Psychic|type2=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔{{sup/7|USUM}}|✔|form=Dusk Mane}}
{{Moveentry/2|800DW|Necrozma|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔{{sup/7|USUM}}|✔|form=Dawn Wings}}
{{Moveentry/2|805|Stakataka|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{Moveentry/2|807|Zeraora|type=Electric|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔{{sup/7|USUM}}|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|809|Melmetal|type=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|812|Rillaboom|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|819|Skwovet|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|820|Greedent|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|843|Silicobra|type=Ground|2|Field|Dragon||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|844|Sandaconda|type=Ground|2|Field|Dragon||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|850|Sizzlipede|type=Fire|type2=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|851|Centiskorch|type=Fire|type2=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|853|Grapploct|type=Fighting|2|Water 1|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|857|Hattrem|type=Psychic|1|Fairy|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|858|Hatterene|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|865|Sirfetch'd|type=Fighting|2|Flying|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|867|Runerigus|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|874|Stonjourner|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|878|Cufant|type=Steel|2|Field|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|879|Copperajah|type=Steel|2|Field|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|880|Dracozolt|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|882|Dracovish|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|888|Zacian|type=Fairy|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|890|Eternatus|type=Poison|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|893|Zarude|type=Dark|type2=Grass|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Dark|2}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=dark|gen=The user swings the opponent around.|image1=Hala Crabrawler Brutal Swing.png|image1p=Crabrawler|image2=Ash Farfetch'd Brutal Swing.png|image2p=Galarian Farfetch'd}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=739|pkmn=Crabrawler|method=Crabrawler grabs the opponent in one of its claws. It then swings them around before throwing them.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Hala|user1=Hala's Crabrawler|startcode=SM010|startname=Trial and Tribulation!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=083G|pkmn=Farfetch'd|method=Galarian Farfetch'd's leek glows red and it swings it around, striking everything around it.}}
{{movebtm|type=dark|user=Ash's Farfetch'd|startcode=JN027|startname=JN027}}

==In other generations==
{{Movegen|
type=dark|
genVII=Brutal Swing VII|
genVII2=Brutal Swing VII 2|
}}

==Trivia==
* This move [[Farfetch'd (Boundaries Crossed 107)|originated]] as a TCG {{TCG|attack}}.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{dark color}}|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|zh_yue=狂舞揮打 ''{{tt|Kwòhngmóuh Fāidá|Frenzied Swing}}''
|zh_cmn=狂舞揮打 / 狂舞挥打 ''{{tt|Kuángwǔ Huīdǎ|Frenzied Swing}}''
|nl=Ruwe slinger
|fr=Centrifugifle
|de=Wirbler
|it=Vorticolpo
|ko=세차게휘두르기 ''{{tt|Sechage Hwidureugi|Hard Swing}}''
|pl=Brutalna Wirówka
|pt_br=Balanço Violento
|pt_eu=Arremesso Brutal
|es=Giro Vil
|ru=Резкий поворот ''Rezkii povorot''
}}
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{{Generation VII TMs}}
{{Generation VIII TMs}}
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{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]

[[de:Wirbler]]
[[es:Giro vil]]
[[fr:Centrifugifle]]
[[it:Vorticolpo]]
[[ja:ぶんまわす]]
[[zh:狂舞挥打（招式）]]

JN027

2020-07-09T23:25:16Z

Da Pika: /* Plot */

{{undubbed}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN026 |

nextcode=JN028 |

series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN027 |
altepcode=EP1112 |
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title_en= |
title_ja=英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Legends of Heroes! Dande's Greatest Battle!! |
broadcast_jp=July 5, 2020 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Shiritori|ポケモンしりとり（ミュウ→ザマゼンタVer.）]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|027}}
* {{BMGf|280414|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|281334|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==

{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] are training with {{AP|Riolu}} and Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} respectively. Riolu uses {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, while [[Mimey]] dodges it. Riolu follows up with {{m|Force Palm}}, while Mimey blocks with {{m|Reflect}}. Goh throws a baseball, which Farfetch'd hits with its leek. Then, [[Professor Cerise]] walks in and hands the boys tickets to another [[World Coronation Series]] battle. Ash immediately asks if it is one of [[Leon]]'s battles, while Goh tells Farfetch'd to come with it to [[Galar]], saying that he'll catch more Galar Pokemon.

At [[Wyndon Stadium]], the boys argue about why they were late, with Goh claiming that Ash made them late by eating two helpings of food, while Ash claims that it was Goh's consumption of extra dessert. Ash pauses to look at a statue, and Goh yells for him to hurry up. Once the boys take their seats, Goh says that he ate too much. Meanwhile, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} look around at the size of the crowd. The lights dim as [[Raihan]] is introduced and walks onto the battlefield, with Ash saying that he looks strong. Then, Leon enters from the other side. Raihan claims that he'll end Leon's undefeated streak, while Leon says that won't be easy. The referee tells the two to bring out their Pokemon. Raihan brings out his {{p|Duraludon}}, while Leon goes with his ace, {{p|Charizard}}. The referee calls for the battle to begin, and Raihan immediately calls for Duraludon to attack with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Leon tells Charizard to show its claws and calls a [[Dragon Claw]], which Duraludon blocks with [[Iron Defense]]. Raihan once again commands a Metal Claw, but Charizard dodges and counterattacks with [[Dig]].

Duraludon is instructed to use [[Metal Claw]] again, but this time, Charizard charges in with [[Brick Break]]. Duraludon then uses [[Stone Edge]] for super effective damage. Raihan follows up with [[Steel Beam]]. Both Raihan and Leon then command their Pokemon to [[Gigantamax]]. Raihan calls for [[Max Rockfall]], while Charizard counters with [[Max Knuckle]]. Duraludon then uses [[Max Steelspike]], followed by Charizard executing [[G-Max Wildfire]]. Duraludon manages to endure the attack, but Leon tells the crowd to enjoy the show as G-Max wildfire's secondary effect kicks in, defeating Duraludon. Raihan claims that he will finally be the one to finish off Leon's undefeated streak, while Ash and Pikachu yell from the crowd that they will be the ones to do so. Leon affirms that he is waiting for Ash.

[[Chairman Rose]] is then briefly introduced. As the boys leave the stadium, they wonder if the statue outside is of Leon. [[Sonia]], who is sitting nearby, tells them about the [[Darkest Day]] and says the statue is of the hero who supposedly saved Galar from the rampage of [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax Pokemon. Later, the boys run into a trainer carrying an injured [[Chewtle]], who asks them if there is a Pokemon center nearby. They point him to the nearest one, and ask why he needs a Pokemon Center. He says that there is something huge on the bridge ahead. Ash and Goh decide to check it out. The "something huge" turns out to be a [[Galarian Farfetch'd]]. Goh scans it with his Pokedex, and is confused to learn that it is a Farfetch'd. He sends out his Kantonian Farfetch'd to battle it, beginning with [[Night Slash]]. The Galarian Farfetch'd also does the same. The two exchange Night Slash attacks for a long time, until Goh's Farfetch'd is defeated. Ash then decides to battle it, and his Riolu pops out of its [[Poke Ball]]. Ash tells Riolu to use Vacuum Wave, while the Galarian Farfetch'd counters with Night Slash. Goh asks if it is planning to fight using ''only'' Night Slash, and Ash commands a [[Double Team]]. As Farfetch'd is looking to see which Riolu is the real one, it is hit by Vacuum Wave.

When Ash commands another Double Team, Farfetch'd uses [[Brutal Swing]] to destroy the clones and hit Riolu. Both Riolu and Farfetch'd are visibly hurt after this, and Ash encourages Riolu to get up. Once it does, he starts encouraging Farfetch'd to get up too, much to Goh's confusion. Farfetch'd finally gets up, but then faints once being hit by the "Final Result" of Ash and Riolu's training, a [[Reversal]] attack. from exhaustion. Later, at the Pokemon Center, all of their Pokemon are healed, including the Galarian Farfetch'd. Outside, Ash says Farfetch'd has a real talent for battling, and asks it to join his team, with Pikachu and Riolu also asking it. Farfetch'd agrees and Ash catches it, though the moment of capture is not shown.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
* [[Nurse Joy]] working in Galar are revealed to use [[Indeedee]] as assistants.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both male and female)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Skwovet}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}} icons on [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN028|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

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[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Noriaki Saito]]
[[Category:Episodes by one-time directors]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Makoto Shinjō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yuki Masutani]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears]]
[[Category:Episodes with World Coronation Series matches]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]

[[de:Eiyū Densetsu! Dande Saikyō Battle!]]
[[es:EP1116]]
[[fr:EB027]]
[[it:PM027]]
[[ja:新無印編第27話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第27集]]

JN027

2020-07-09T23:24:24Z

Da Pika: /* Major events */

{{undubbed}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN026 |

nextcode=JN028 |

series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
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altepcode=EP1112 |
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title_en= |
title_ja=英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Legends of Heroes! Dande's Greatest Battle!! |
broadcast_jp=July 5, 2020 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Shiritori|ポケモンしりとり（ミュウ→ザマゼンタVer.）]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=米村正二 |
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directorn=1 |
director=又野弘道 |
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epstaffpage=JN021-JN030 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|027}}
* {{BMGf|280414|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|281334|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==

{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] are training with {{AP|Riolu}} and Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} respectively. Riolu uses {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, while [[Mimey]] dodges it. Riolu follows up with {{m|Force Palm}}, while Mimey blocks with {{m|Reflect}}. Goh throws a baseball, which Farfetch'd hits with its leek. Then, [[Professor Cerise]] walks in and hands the boys tickets to another [[World Coronation Series]] battle. Ash immediately asks if it is one of [[Leon]]'s battles, while Goh tells Farfetch'd to come with it to [[Galar]], saying that he'll catch more Galar Pokemon.

At [[Wyndon Stadium]], the boys argue about why they were late, with Goh claiming that Ash made them late by eating two helpings of food, while Ash claims that it was Goh's consumption of extra dessert. Ash pauses to look at a statue, and Goh yells for him to hurry up. Once the boys take their seats, Goh says that he ate too much. Meanwhile, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} look around at the size of the crowd. The lights dim as [[Raihan]] is introduced and walks onto the battlefield, with Ash saying that he looks strong. Then, Leon enters from the other side. Raihan claims that he'll end Leon's undefeated streak, while Leon says that won't be easy. The referee tells the two to bring out their Pokemon. Raihan brings out his {{p|Duraludon}}, while Leon goes with his ace, {{p|Charizard}}. The referee calls for the battle to begin, and Raihan immediately calls for Duraludon to attack with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Leon tells Charizard to show its claws and calls a [[Dragon Claw]], which Duraludon blocks with [[Iron Defense]]. Raihan once again commands a Metal Claw, but Charizard dodges and counterattacks with [[Dig]].

Duraludon is instructed to use [[Metal Claw]] again, but this time, Charizard charges in with [[Brick Break]]. Duraludon then uses [[Stone Edge]] for super effective damage. Raihan follows up with [[Steel Beam]]. Both Raihan and Leon then command their Pokemon to [[Gigantamax]]. Raihan calls for [[Max Rockfall]], while Charizard counters with [[Max Knuckle]]. Duraludon then uses [[Max Steelspike]], followed by Charizard executing [[G-Max Wildfire]]. Duraludon manages to endure the attack, but Leon tells the crowd to enjoy the show as G-Max wildfire's secondary effect kicks in, defeating Duraludon. Raihan claims that he will finally be the one to finish off Leon's undefeated streak, while Ash and Pikachu yell from the crowd that they will be the ones to do so. Leon affirms that he is waiting for Ash.

[[Chairman Rose]] is then briefly introduced. As the boys leave the stadium, they wonder if the statue outside is of Leon. [[Sonia]], who is sitting nearby, tells them about the [[Darkest Day]] and says the statue is of the hero who supposedly saved Galar from the rampage of [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax Pokemon. Later, the boys run into a trainer carrying an injured [[Chewtle]], who asks them if there is a Pokemon center nearby. They point him to the nearest one, and ask why he needs a Pokemon Center. He says that there is something huge on the bridge ahead. Ash and Goh decide to check it out. The "something huge" turns out to be a [[Galarian Farfetch'd]]. Goh scans it with his Pokedex, and is confused to learn that it is a Farfetch'd. He sends out his Kantonian Farfetch'd to battle it, beginning with [[Night Slash]]. The Galarian Farfetch'd also does the same. The two exchange Night Slash attacks for a long time, until Goh's Farfetch'd is defeated. Ash then decides to battle it, and his Riolu pops out of its [[Poke Ball]]. Ash tells Riolu to use Vacuum Wave, while the Galarian Farfetch'd counters with Night Slash. Goh asks if it is planning to fight using ''only'' Night Slash, and Ash commands a [[Double Team]]. As Farfetch'd is looking to see which Riolu is the real one, it is hit by Vacuum Wave.

When Ash commands another Double Team, Farfetch'd uses [[Brutal Swing]] to destroy the clones and hit Riolu. Both Riolu and Farfetch'd are visibly hurt after this, and Ash encourages Riolu to get up. Once it does, he starts encouraging Farfetch'd to get up too, much to Goh's confusion. Farfetch'd finally gets up, but then faints from exhaustion. Later, at the Pokemon Center, all of their Pokemon are healed, including the Galarian Farfetch'd. Outside, Ash says Farfetch'd has a real talent for battling, and asks it to join his team, with Pikachu and Riolu also asking it. Farfetch'd agrees and Ash catches it, though the moment of capture is not shown.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
* [[Nurse Joy]] working in Galar are revealed to use [[Indeedee]] as assistants.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both male and female)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Skwovet}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}} icons on [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN028|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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nextcode=JN028 |

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[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Noriaki Saito]]
[[Category:Episodes by one-time directors]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Makoto Shinjō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yuki Masutani]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears]]
[[Category:Episodes with World Coronation Series matches]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]

[[de:Eiyū Densetsu! Dande Saikyō Battle!]]
[[es:EP1116]]
[[fr:EB027]]
[[it:PM027]]
[[ja:新無印編第27話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第27集]]

JN027

2020-07-09T23:23:59Z

Da Pika: /* Major events */

{{undubbed}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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nextcode=JN028 |

series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
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epcode=JN027 |
altepcode=EP1112 |
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title_ja=英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Legends of Heroes! Dande's Greatest Battle!! |
broadcast_jp=July 5, 2020 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Shiritori|ポケモンしりとり（ミュウ→ザマゼンタVer.）]] |
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scenarion=1 |
scenario=米村正二 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|027}}
* {{BMGf|280414|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|281334|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==

{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] are training with {{AP|Riolu}} and Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} respectively. Riolu uses {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, while [[Mimey]] dodges it. Riolu follows up with {{m|Force Palm}}, while Mimey blocks with {{m|Reflect}}. Goh throws a baseball, which Farfetch'd hits with its leek. Then, [[Professor Cerise]] walks in and hands the boys tickets to another [[World Coronation Series]] battle. Ash immediately asks if it is one of [[Leon]]'s battles, while Goh tells Farfetch'd to come with it to [[Galar]], saying that he'll catch more Galar Pokemon.

At [[Wyndon Stadium]], the boys argue about why they were late, with Goh claiming that Ash made them late by eating two helpings of food, while Ash claims that it was Goh's consumption of extra dessert. Ash pauses to look at a statue, and Goh yells for him to hurry up. Once the boys take their seats, Goh says that he ate too much. Meanwhile, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} look around at the size of the crowd. The lights dim as [[Raihan]] is introduced and walks onto the battlefield, with Ash saying that he looks strong. Then, Leon enters from the other side. Raihan claims that he'll end Leon's undefeated streak, while Leon says that won't be easy. The referee tells the two to bring out their Pokemon. Raihan brings out his {{p|Duraludon}}, while Leon goes with his ace, {{p|Charizard}}. The referee calls for the battle to begin, and Raihan immediately calls for Duraludon to attack with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Leon tells Charizard to show its claws and calls a [[Dragon Claw]], which Duraludon blocks with [[Iron Defense]]. Raihan once again commands a Metal Claw, but Charizard dodges and counterattacks with [[Dig]].

Duraludon is instructed to use [[Metal Claw]] again, but this time, Charizard charges in with [[Brick Break]]. Duraludon then uses [[Stone Edge]] for super effective damage. Raihan follows up with [[Steel Beam]]. Both Raihan and Leon then command their Pokemon to [[Gigantamax]]. Raihan calls for [[Max Rockfall]], while Charizard counters with [[Max Knuckle]]. Duraludon then uses [[Max Steelspike]], followed by Charizard executing [[G-Max Wildfire]]. Duraludon manages to endure the attack, but Leon tells the crowd to enjoy the show as G-Max wildfire's secondary effect kicks in, defeating Duraludon. Raihan claims that he will finally be the one to finish off Leon's undefeated streak, while Ash and Pikachu yell from the crowd that they will be the ones to do so. Leon affirms that he is waiting for Ash.

[[Chairman Rose]] is then briefly introduced. As the boys leave the stadium, they wonder if the statue outside is of Leon. [[Sonia]], who is sitting nearby, tells them about the [[Darkest Day]] and says the statue is of the hero who supposedly saved Galar from the rampage of [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax Pokemon. Later, the boys run into a trainer carrying an injured [[Chewtle]], who asks them if there is a Pokemon center nearby. They point him to the nearest one, and ask why he needs a Pokemon Center. He says that there is something huge on the bridge ahead. Ash and Goh decide to check it out. The "something huge" turns out to be a [[Galarian Farfetch'd]]. Goh scans it with his Pokedex, and is confused to learn that it is a Farfetch'd. He sends out his Kantonian Farfetch'd to battle it, beginning with [[Night Slash]]. The Galarian Farfetch'd also does the same. The two exchange Night Slash attacks for a long time, until Goh's Farfetch'd is defeated. Ash then decides to battle it, and his Riolu pops out of its [[Poke Ball]]. Ash tells Riolu to use Vacuum Wave, while the Galarian Farfetch'd counters with Night Slash. Goh asks if it is planning to fight using ''only'' Night Slash, and Ash commands a [[Double Team]]. As Farfetch'd is looking to see which Riolu is the real one, it is hit by Vacuum Wave.

When Ash commands another Double Team, Farfetch'd uses [[Brutal Swing]] to destroy the clones and hit Riolu. Both Riolu and Farfetch'd are visibly hurt after this, and Ash encourages Riolu to get up. Once it does, he starts encouraging Farfetch'd to get up too, much to Goh's confusion. Farfetch'd finally gets up, but then faints from exhaustion. Later, at the Pokemon Center, all of their Pokemon are healed, including the Galarian Farfetch'd. Outside, Ash says Farfetch'd has a real talent for battling, and asks it to join his team, with Pikachu and Riolu also asking it. Farfetch'd agrees and Ash catches it, though the moment of capture is not shown.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
* [[Nurse Joy]] working in Galar are revealed to use {{pkmn|Indeedee}} as assistants.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both male and female)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Skwovet}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}} icons on [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN028|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN026 |

nextcode=JN028 |

series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:1112}}
[[Category:Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes|027]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Noriaki Saito]]
[[Category:Episodes by one-time directors]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Makoto Shinjō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yuki Masutani]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears]]
[[Category:Episodes with World Coronation Series matches]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]

[[de:Eiyū Densetsu! Dande Saikyō Battle!]]
[[es:EP1116]]
[[fr:EB027]]
[[it:PM027]]
[[ja:新無印編第27話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第27集]]

JN027

2020-07-09T23:22:27Z

Da Pika: /* Plot */

{{undubbed}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN026 |

nextcode=JN028 |

series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN027 |
altepcode=EP1112 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en= |
title_ja=英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Legends of Heroes! Dande's Greatest Battle!! |
broadcast_jp=July 5, 2020 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Shiritori|ポケモンしりとり（ミュウ→ザマゼンタVer.）]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=齋藤徳明 |
directorn=1 |
director=又野弘道 |
artn=2 |
art=新城真 |
art2=升谷有希 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=JN021-JN030 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|027}}
* {{BMGf|280414|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|281334|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==

{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] are training with {{AP|Riolu}} and Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} respectively. Riolu uses {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, while [[Mimey]] dodges it. Riolu follows up with {{m|Force Palm}}, while Mimey blocks with {{m|Reflect}}. Goh throws a baseball, which Farfetch'd hits with its leek. Then, [[Professor Cerise]] walks in and hands the boys tickets to another [[World Coronation Series]] battle. Ash immediately asks if it is one of [[Leon]]'s battles, while Goh tells Farfetch'd to come with it to [[Galar]], saying that he'll catch more Galar Pokemon.

At [[Wyndon Stadium]], the boys argue about why they were late, with Goh claiming that Ash made them late by eating two helpings of food, while Ash claims that it was Goh's consumption of extra dessert. Ash pauses to look at a statue, and Goh yells for him to hurry up. Once the boys take their seats, Goh says that he ate too much. Meanwhile, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} look around at the size of the crowd. The lights dim as [[Raihan]] is introduced and walks onto the battlefield, with Ash saying that he looks strong. Then, Leon enters from the other side. Raihan claims that he'll end Leon's undefeated streak, while Leon says that won't be easy. The referee tells the two to bring out their Pokemon. Raihan brings out his {{p|Duraludon}}, while Leon goes with his ace, {{p|Charizard}}. The referee calls for the battle to begin, and Raihan immediately calls for Duraludon to attack with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Leon tells Charizard to show its claws and calls a [[Dragon Claw]], which Duraludon blocks with [[Iron Defense]]. Raihan once again commands a Metal Claw, but Charizard dodges and counterattacks with [[Dig]].

Duraludon is instructed to use [[Metal Claw]] again, but this time, Charizard charges in with [[Brick Break]]. Duraludon then uses [[Stone Edge]] for super effective damage. Raihan follows up with [[Steel Beam]]. Both Raihan and Leon then command their Pokemon to [[Gigantamax]]. Raihan calls for [[Max Rockfall]], while Charizard counters with [[Max Knuckle]]. Duraludon then uses [[Max Steelspike]], followed by Charizard executing [[G-Max Wildfire]]. Duraludon manages to endure the attack, but Leon tells the crowd to enjoy the show as G-Max wildfire's secondary effect kicks in, defeating Duraludon. Raihan claims that he will finally be the one to finish off Leon's undefeated streak, while Ash and Pikachu yell from the crowd that they will be the ones to do so. Leon affirms that he is waiting for Ash.

[[Chairman Rose]] is then briefly introduced. As the boys leave the stadium, they wonder if the statue outside is of Leon. [[Sonia]], who is sitting nearby, tells them about the [[Darkest Day]] and says the statue is of the hero who supposedly saved Galar from the rampage of [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax Pokemon. Later, the boys run into a trainer carrying an injured [[Chewtle]], who asks them if there is a Pokemon center nearby. They point him to the nearest one, and ask why he needs a Pokemon Center. He says that there is something huge on the bridge ahead. Ash and Goh decide to check it out. The "something huge" turns out to be a [[Galarian Farfetch'd]]. Goh scans it with his Pokedex, and is confused to learn that it is a Farfetch'd. He sends out his Kantonian Farfetch'd to battle it, beginning with [[Night Slash]]. The Galarian Farfetch'd also does the same. The two exchange Night Slash attacks for a long time, until Goh's Farfetch'd is defeated. Ash then decides to battle it, and his Riolu pops out of its [[Poke Ball]]. Ash tells Riolu to use Vacuum Wave, while the Galarian Farfetch'd counters with Night Slash. Goh asks if it is planning to fight using ''only'' Night Slash, and Ash commands a [[Double Team]]. As Farfetch'd is looking to see which Riolu is the real one, it is hit by Vacuum Wave.

When Ash commands another Double Team, Farfetch'd uses [[Brutal Swing]] to destroy the clones and hit Riolu. Both Riolu and Farfetch'd are visibly hurt after this, and Ash encourages Riolu to get up. Once it does, he starts encouraging Farfetch'd to get up too, much to Goh's confusion. Farfetch'd finally gets up, but then faints from exhaustion. Later, at the Pokemon Center, all of their Pokemon are healed, including the Galarian Farfetch'd. Outside, Ash says Farfetch'd has a real talent for battling, and asks it to join his team, with Pikachu and Riolu also asking it. Farfetch'd agrees and Ash catches it, though the moment of capture is not shown.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both male and female)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Skwovet}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}} icons on [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN028|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}
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JN027

2020-07-09T18:40:55Z

Da Pika: /* Plot */

{{undubbed}}

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* {{BMGf|280414|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|281334|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}

{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] are training with {{AP|Riolu}} and Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} respectively. Riolu uses {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, while [[Mimey]] dodges it. Riolu follows up with {{m|Force Palm}}, while Mimey blocks with {{m|Reflect}}. Goh throws a baseball, which Farfetch'd hits with its leek. Then, [[Professor Cerise]] walks in and hands the boys tickets to another [[World Coronation Series]] battle. Ash immediately asks if it is one of [[Leon]]'s battles, while Goh tells Farfetch'd to come with it to [[Galar]], saying that he'll catch more Galar Pokemon.

At [[Wyndon Stadium]], the boys argue about why they were late, with Goh claiming that Ash made them late by eating two helpings of food, while Ash claims that it was Goh's consumption of extra dessert. Ash pauses to look at a statue, and Goh yells for him to hurry up. Once the boys take their seats, Goh says that he ate too much. Meanwhile, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} look around at the size of the crowd. The lights dim as [[Raihan]] is introduced and walks onto the battlefield, with Ash saying that he looks strong. Then, Leon enters from the other side. Raihan claims that he'll end Leon's undefeated streak, while Leon says that won't be easy. The referee tells the two to bring out their Pokemon. Raihan brings out his {{p|Duraludon}}, while Leon goes with his ace, {{p|Charizard}}. The referee calls for the battle to begin, and Raihan immediately calls for Duraludon to attack with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Leon tells Charizard to show its claws and calls a [[Dragon Claw]], which Duraludon blocks with [[Iron Defense]]. Raihan once again commands a Metal Claw, but Charizard dodges and counterattacks with [[Dig]].

Duraludon is instructed to use [[Metal Claw]] again, but this time, Charizard charges in with [[Brick Break]].

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both male and female)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Skwovet}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}} icons on [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN028|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}
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nextcode=JN028 |

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JN027

2020-07-08T22:44:41Z

Da Pika: /* Plot */

{{undubbed}}

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* {{BMGf|280414|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|281334|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}

[[Ash]] and [[Goh]] are training with [[Ash's Riolu|Riolu]] and [[Goh's Farfetch'd|Farfetch'd]] respectively. Riolu uses [[Vacuum Wave]], while [[Mimey]] dodges it. Riolu follows up with [[Force Palm]], while Mimey blocks with [[Reflect]]. Goh throws a baseball, which Farfetch'd hits with its leek. Then, Professor Cerise walks in and hands the boys tickets to another Pokemon [[World Championships]] battle. Ash immediately asks if it is one of [[Leon]]'s battles, while Goh tells Farfetch'd to come with it to [[Galar]], saying that he'll catch more Galar Pokemon.

At [[Wyndon Stadium]], the boys argue about why they were late, with Goh claiming that Ash made them late by eating two helpings of food, while Ash claims that it was Goh's consumption of extra dessert. Ash pauses to look at a statue, and Goh yells for him to hurry up. Once the boys take their seats, Goh says that he ate too much. Meanwhile, Ash and [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] look around at the size of the crowd. The lights dim as [[Raihan]] is introduced and walks onto the battlefield, with Ash saying that he looks strong. Then, Leon enters from the other side. Raihan claims that he'll end Leon's undefeated streak, while Leon says that won't be easy. The referee tells the two to bring out their Pokemon. Raihan brings out his [[Duraludon]], while Leon goes with is ace, [[Charizard]]. The referee calls for the battle to begin, and Raihan immediately calls for Duraludon to attack with [[Metal Claw]].

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both male and female)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Chairman Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Skwovet}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ([[Goh]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}}s in [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When Goh's {{p|Farfetch'd}} gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN028|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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nextcode=JN028 |

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[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Noriaki Saito]]
[[Category:Episodes by one-time directors]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Makoto Shinjō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yuki Masutani]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears]]
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[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]

[[de:Eiyū Densetsu! Dande Saikyō Battle!]]
[[es:EP1116]]
[[fr:EB027]]
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[[zh:宝可梦旅途第27集]]

JN027

2020-07-08T22:04:20Z

Da Pika: /* Plot */

JN027

2020-07-08T22:02:39Z

Da Pika: /* Plot */

XYS05

2019-11-05T00:04:30Z

Da Pika: /* Plot */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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title_en=The Legend of X, Y, and Z! |
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broadcast_jp=November 3, 2016 |
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ja_ed=[[Puni-chan's Song|プニちゃんのうた]] |
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* {{BMGf|218937|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|219642|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|221219|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Legend of X, Y, and Z!''' (Japanese: '''XYZの伝説！''' ''The Legend of XYZ!'') is the fifth special episode of the {{series|XY}}. It first aired in Japan on November 3, 2016, in Canada on January 21, 2017, and in the United States on January 28, 2017.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Professor Sycamore and Alexa explore some ruins, where they discover a stone statue of a woman named Aila, and a legend emerges. A collection of Kalos records reveals that Aila’s true love, Jan, attempted to vanquish the Destruction Pokémon Yveltal. When he failed, the land was drained of all life as Yveltal became a cocoon and turned Aila to stone.

Jan continued his quest, seeking out the Life Pokémon Xerneas to replenish the barren land—although it couldn’t save Aila. When Kalos seemed hopelessly out of balance, the Order Pokémon Zygarde appeared to restore it, and Jan remained at Aila’s side as the cycle of life and destruction continued.

==Plot==
A long time ago, on a clifftop, a woman called [[Aila]] tries to convince {{OBP|Jan|XYS05}} not to leave but Jan promises her that he will defeat the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Yveltal}} before riding out on his {{p|Gogoat}}. In the present day, {{an|Professor Sycamore}} is walking towards some ruins and meets [[Alexa]] and {{p|Helioptile}}. He is here to investigate the ruins as they can confirm the truth of a Kalos legend. Alexa takes him along a passage to where the Maiden Statue is. Alexa came to report on the lives of people and Pokémon who were living at the time. Arriving at the location, Professor Sycamore spots the stone statue of Aila and brings up the historical records. Professor Sycamore notes that the records show perfectly matches the statue. Professor Sycamore believes the one responsible for turning her to stone was the Destruction Pokémon Yveltal

Professor Sycamore tells the story of Jan and Aila, the daughter of the village chief who fell in love with each other. The village Oracle [[Olympica]] had made a prediction that Yveltal would descend upon the land and absorb the life force of all living things. Once Aila's father heard the prophecy, he ordered Jan to defeat Yveltal in order to protect the city with his daughter's hand in marriage as his reward for success. Aila tried to stop Jan, knowing that Yveltal is extremely dangerous. As Jan set off, a screeching noise is heard and he sees that Yveltal has appeared behind Aila. Jan fires several arrows from his bow at Yveltal before ordering {{p|Talonflame}} to attack, only to be turned into stone. Jan continues to attack Yveltal, but another {{m|Oblivion Wing}} turns Aila to stone as Jan is thrown off the cliff.

Professor Sycamore says that Yveltal turned itself into a cocoon and absorbed all of the life forces around it. This left the land barren and allowed Yveltal to enter a long slumber. The theory is that Yveltal wakes every 1,000 years but isn't certain whether is awake and active. In the past, Jan is approached by Olympica and her two {{p|Meowstic}} who tells him that the precious few that survived have left. Olympica informs him that there is once chance of rescuing Aila if he finds {{p|Xerneas}} and explains that Xerneas is Yveltal's equal. Olympica instructs him to find a forest that glimmers like a rainbow as wherever Xerneas is, that forest flourishes. Professor Sycamore explains that Jan visited many lush forests but because Xerneas is constantly on the move.

In the past, Jan arrives in a forest and purple fog surrounds them. He finds an injured {{p|Scatterbug}} lying on the forest ground as an old man approaches him. The old man mentions that the people of a man called [[Veofum]] came and dragged Xerneas away. Veofum was the ruler of a small kingdom with the goal to manipulate Xerneas' power. Jan rides Gogoat and arrives at the kingdom. Veofum isn't happy that nothing is flourishing and orders his Advisor to set the tree on fire. Jan rides into the kingdom and shouts at them to stop. Soldiers stop him as he begs them to put out the fire as Jan it will make Xerneas suffer. Lightning starts to strike and several {{p|Zygarde}} {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Cells}} appear and become collected as Zygarde 50% Forme appears. Everyone starts to run away as Zygarde destroys the kingdom with {{m|Land's Wrath}}.

As Zygarde returns to its Cells, Jan watches as the tree becomes Xerneas and realizing what has happened, begs Xerneas to use its power to help him. Xerneas ignores him and walks away as Jan begs for help. Jan returns to Aila's statue and comes to the decision to protect the land and moves the statue to another location. Professor Sycamore explains that Jan recorded everything and Alexa realizes that it was passed down to them. In the past, a light appeared before Jan who spots Xerneas. Xerneas emits its aura and the barren land returns to its former glory. Professor Sycamore believes that both Xerneas and Yveltal are incarnations of nature that take care of the land but when the natural order is undone, Zygarde appears to balance it. Alexa asks what became of Jan but the legend says nothing about his fate.

In the past, a now elderly Jan is sleeping when a young girl who resembles [[Bonnie]] approaches. Jan tells her that he was having a conversation with the statue that thanks to Xerneas, the season has bloomed once more and mentions that a long time ago, he met the three legendary Pokémon which amazes her and that the forest remains lush thanks to all three of them as the girl invites him back to her house so she can hear more about his stories but Jan doesn't want to leave, saying he wants to stay because of Aila and will always remain here and returns to his nap before thanking the girl for the chat.

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Yveltal}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XYS05.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}
* [[Alexa]]
* {{OBP|Jan|XYS05}} (flashback)
* [[Aila]] (flashback)
* [[Olympica]] (flashback)
* [[Veofum]] (flashback)
* Advisor (flashback)
* Soldiers (flashback)
* Girl (flashback)
* Old Man (flashback)
* {{tc|Worker}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XYS05.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Yveltal}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Yveltal}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Helioptile}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OBP|Jan|XYS05}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Gogoat}} ({{OBP|Jan|XYS05}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympica]]'s; female; flashback)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympica]]'s; male; flashback)
* {{p|Skiddo}} (Trainer's; ×2; flashback)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Furfrou|Natural Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} (Trainer's; ×3; two in flashback)
* {{p|Goomy}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Chespin}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Spritzee}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Froakie}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Floette}} (Trainer's; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Floette|Red Flower}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Dedenne}} (girl's; flashback)
* {{p|Rhyperior}} (soldier's; flashback)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (soldier's; flashback)
* {{p|Aggron}} (soldier's; flashback)
* {{p|Nidoking}} (soldier's; flashback)
* {{p|Yveltal}} (flashback)
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Xerneas|Active and Neutral Mode}}; flashback)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Cell and 50% Forme}}; flashback)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} (flashback)
* {{p|Froakie}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Fennekin}} (flashback)
* {{p|Goomy}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Scatterbug}} (×5; flashback)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (×3; flashback)
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (flashback)
* {{p|Marill}} (flashback)
* {{p|Azurill}} (flashback)
* {{p|Tauros}} (flashback)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Furret}} (flashback)
* {{p|Amoonguss}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Litleo}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (×3; painting; flashback)
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (×2; painting; flashback)
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} (painting; flashback)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} (painting; flashback)
* {{p|Fennekin}} (painting; flashback)
* {{p|Ponyta}} (×2; painting; flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Pikachu V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Pikachu for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Binacle}}
* No one reads the title card for this episode in the Japanese version.
** Also, the [[Pokémon Quiz]] segment is not narrated by anyone.
* {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} narrate the preview for the [[XYS06|next episode]].
* This is the season finale of [[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]].
** As such, this is the first (and currently only) time a special episode was included in a dub [[season]].
* This was the last special episode to air on Cartoon Network in {{pmin|the United States}}.

===Errors===
* During the panning shot, before {{an|Professor Sycamore}} arrives at the site, the {{tc|Worker}}s' {{p|Bunnelby}}'s ears are undersized.
* During the flashback, the lower part of {{p|Zygarde}}'s neck is colored green instead of black.

===Dub edits===
* The title card for this episode is read by {{Ash}} in the dub.
** Also, the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment for this episode is only read by Ash in the dub.

==In other languages==
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SM132

2019-10-19T21:34:23Z

Da Pika:

{{undubbed}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=The Battlefield of Truth and Love! |
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title_en=Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy! |
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broadcast_jp=July 28, 2019 |
broadcast_us=November 30, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
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* {{BMGf|270155|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|270765|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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'''Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!''' (Japanese: '''ジュナイパーを攻略せよ！''' ''Overcome {{tt|Junaiper|Decidueye}}!'') is the 132nd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,071st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 28, 2019 and is scheduled to air in the United States on November 30, 2019.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wingull}} arrives at [[Melemele Island]] and informs [[Toucannon's flock]] that {{AP|Rowlet}} is competing in a tough match against a {{p|Decidueye}}, prompting Toucannon, {{p|Trumbeak}}, and several {{p|Pikipek}} to leave for [[Manalo Stadium]]. Meanwhile, {{Ash}} is already {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Pikachu}} and Rowlet, who is hoping to overcome [[Hau]]'s Decidueye. Though [[Ash's friends]] advise {{AP|Torracat}}'s {{t|Fire}} attacks would be more effective against Decidueye, Ash is insistent on choosing Rowlet and declares that he has no secret plan in mind. {{an|Kiawe}} quickly supports the tactic after seeing Rowlet's enthusiasm, though the others have their doubts. Ash decides to keep training with Rowlet while everyone else goes to watch {{an|Gladion}}'s match.
[[File:SM132 James VS Gladion.png|thumb|left|250px|James facing Gladion]]
[[Jessie]] is still fuming over her loss against [[James]] in the previous round. She demands he win or else before handing him the [[Z-Ring]] to ensure victory. Soon, Gladion is standing on the battlefield as [[Jīkyō]] introduces him to the gathered spectators. James makes his way towards the field, calling out {{TP|James|Mareanie}} for a pressing pep talk to spur the pair onto victory. Mareanie agrees to do its best and fulfil James’s personal goal of battling the {{an|Professor Kukui|Masked Royal}}. As James steps out onto the field, [[Hapu]] calls for the second round match to begin. James makes the first move, but [[Gladion's Lycanroc]] easily evades the oncoming {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.

Meanwhile, Ash's training session isn't going to plan as Rowlet falls asleep again. {{Rotom}} suggests Rowlet should learn a new [[move]] for a counter strategy, and despite Ash's enthusiasm Rowlet remains unconscious. Rowlet soon wakes up as its foster family arrives to lend a hand. After Rowlet informs Toucannon of its concerns for its upcoming match, Toucannon showcases its {{m|Feather Dance}} technique. Rotom adds that the move would be ideal against Hau's Decidueye as Feather Dance weakens an opponent's attack. WIth that, Ash and Rowlet begin to try to master Feather Dance.

James's Mareanie manages to stand, though is clearly exhausted. As Lycanroc increases its defense with {{m|Swords Dance}}, James decides a [[Z-Move]] is in order. Gladion is pleasantly surprised by his opponent's reserve as Mareanie bursts with energy and performs {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. He counters with his own Z-Move, {{m|Continental Crush}} with Lycanroc hurling the giant boulder directly at the black hole. In the crowd, [[Nanu]] recalls how [[SM077|Ash used the same strategy]] during their [[Island challenge|grand trial]] match. The two Z-Moves cancel each other out and Gladion has Lycanroc follow up with {{m|Stone Edge}}, winning the round. James is deflating, knowing that he failed Jessie. As he walks backstage he is confronted by Jessie, though instead of receiving a scolding she rewards his efforts with a can of {{DL|Pokémon Center Café|Drinks|Komala Coffee}}. {{MTR}} adds that they will just have to think of another way to conquer [[Alola]], and Jessie declares that [[Team Rocket]] only look to the future. James is greatly relieved, as is Mareanie who goes onto poison him in admiration.
[[File:SM132 Ash VS Hau.png|thumb|250px|Ash facing Hau]]
Later, Rotom interrupts Ash's training session to inform him that Gladion won his match and that his own match is about to get underway. The Trumbeak and Pikipek return in time to deliver Rowlet a special gift, a Decidueye-styled cloak to encourage it to win. The flock soon leave as Ash rushes to make it in time for his match against Hau. Backstage, Hau declares that he hopes to defeat Ash and prove himself as a strong Trainer. Ash shares his sentiments, going one step further and admitting that he wants to win the entire [[Manalo Conference]]. An announcement calls for the pair to make their way onto the battlefield. Hau rushes off first, while Ash pauses momentarily to call out his Pokémon from their {{i|Poké Ball}}s to cheer him and Rowlet on. Ash's friends are greatly relieved to see Ash has finally made it to his match, though they have their concerns about how well his training went. Toucannon and the others decide to perch themselves on the stadium rooftop to watch the battle unfold.

Nanu gives the signal and Hau makes the first attack, a {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Rowlet dodges before launching a {{m|Seed Bomb}}, though Decidueye batters the [[Everstone]] away with a {{m|Leaf Blade}}. Surprisingly Ash decides to use his Z-Move early. As Rowlet uses {{m|Bloom Doom}}, Decidueye simply flies upwards and evades the entire move. Ash is taken aback. Hau declares that he done his research and calls Ash's tactic predictable. Decidueye shoots out a {{m|Spirit Shackle}} arrow, pinning Rowlet to the battlefield. Hau then uses his own Z-Move and lands a direct hit on Rowlet with {{m|Sinister Arrow Raid}}. As the dust settles, everyone's attention shifts from the shrivelled cloak to Rowlet who is sitting nearby, remarkably unharmed. Jikyo declares it an example of the art of substitution, and Hau is surprised by the unexpected tactic. Rowlet feels despondent as it looks at its damaged cloak. Seeing as the match is yet to be won, Hau confidently declares that his next move won't miss.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Rowlet]] begins to learn {{m|Feather Dance}} with the help of [[Toucannon's flock|its foster family]].
* {{an|Gladion}} defeats [[James]], advancing to the semifinals.
* {{Ash}} begins his second round {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Hau]].
* Hau is revealed to have obtained a [[Decidium Z]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM132.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/the Masked Royal}} (the Masked Royal in a fantasy)
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hau]]
* [[Jīkyō]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]:  {{p|Pikipek}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
* {{p|Espeon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Politoed}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ditto}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cleffa}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pikipek}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Trumbeak}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak|anime}})
* {{p|Toucannon}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Wingull}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Who was {{AP|Rowlet}}'s special training partner in today's episode?''
** Host: {{Rotom}}
** Choices: {{p|Decidueye}}, {{an|Faba}}, {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon}}, {{p|Tapu Bulu}}
** Answer: Toucannon
* [[Nanu]] and [[Hala]] narrate the preview for the [[SM133|next episode]].
* The English dub title of this episode is a pun on the saying "''imitation is the sincerest form of flattery''".

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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SM132

2019-10-19T21:34:03Z

Da Pika:

{{undubbed}}

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prevtitle=The Battlefield of Truth and Love! |
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broadcast_us=November 30, 2019 |
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* {{BMGf|270155|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|270765|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
'''Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!''' (Japanese: '''ジュナイパーを攻略せよ！''' ''Overcome {{tt|Junaiper|Decidueye}}!'') is the 132nd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,071st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 28, 2019 and is scheduled to air in the United States on November 30, 2019.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wingull}} arrives at [[Melemele Island]] and informs [[Toucannon's flock]] that {{AP|Rowlet}} is competing in a tough match against a {{p|Decidueye}}, prompting Toucannon, {{p|Trumbeak}}, and several {{p|Pikipek}} to leave for [[Manalo Stadium]]. Meanwhile, {{Ash}} is already {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Pikachu}} and Rowlet, who is hoping to overcome [[Hau]]'s Decidueye. Though [[Ash's friends]] advise {{AP|Torracat}}'s {{t|Fire}} attacks would be more effective against Decidueye, Ash is insistent on choosing Rowlet and declares that he has no secret plan in mind. {{an|Kiawe}} quickly supports the tactic after seeing Rowlet's enthusiasm, though the others have their doubts. Ash decides to keep training with Rowlet while everyone else goes to watch {{an|Gladion}}'s match.
[[File:SM132 James VS Gladion.png|thumb|left|250px|James facing Gladion]]
[[Jessie]] is still fuming over her loss against [[James]] in the previous round. She demands he win or else before handing him the [[Z-Ring]] to ensure victory. Soon, Gladion is standing on the battlefield as [[Jīkyō]] introduces him to the gathered spectators. James makes his way towards the field, calling out {{TP|James|Mareanie}} for a pressing pep talk to spur the pair onto victory. Mareanie agrees to do its best and fulfil James’s personal goal of battling the {{an|Professor Kukui|Masked Royal}}. As James steps out onto the field, [[Hapu]] calls for the second round match to begin. James makes the first move, but [[Gladion's Lycanroc]] easily evades the oncoming {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.

Meanwhile, Ash's training session isn't going to plan as Rowlet falls asleep again. {{Rotom}} suggests Rowlet should learn a new [[move]] for a counter strategy, and despite Ash's enthusiasm Rowlet remains unconscious. Rowlet soon wakes up as its foster family arrives to lend a hand. After Rowlet informs Toucannon of its concerns for its upcoming match, Toucannon showcases its {{m|Feather Dance}} technique. Rotom adds that the move would be ideal against Hau's Decidueye as Feather Dance weakens an opponent's attack. WIth that, Ash and Rowlet begin to try to master Feather Dance.

James's Mareanie manages to stand, though is clearly exhausted. As Lycanroc increases its defense with {{m|Swords Dance}}, James decides a [[Z-Move]] is in order. Gladion is pleasantly surprised by his opponent's reserve as Mareanie bursts with energy and performs {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. He counters with his own Z-Move, {{m|Continental Crush}} with Lycanroc hurling the giant boulder directly at the black hole. In the crowd, [[Nanu]] recalls how [[SM077|Ash used the same strategy]] during their [[Island challenge|grand trial]] match. The two Z-Moves cancel each other out and Gladion has Lycanroc follow up with {{m|Stone Edge}}, winning the round. James is deflating, knowing that he failed Jessie. As he walks backstage he is confronted by Jessie, though instead of receiving a scolding she rewards his efforts with a can of {{DL|Pokémon Center Café|Drinks|Komala Coffee}}. {{MTR}} adds that they will just have to think of another way to conquer [[Alola]], and Jessie declares that [[Team Rocket]] only look to the future. James is greatly relieved, as is Mareanie who goes onto poison him in admiration.
[[File:SM132 Ash VS Hau.png|thumb|250px|Ash facing Hau]]
Later, Rotom interrupts Ash's training session to inform him that Gladion won his match and that his own match is about to get underway. The Trumbeak and Pikipek return in time to deliver Rowlet a special gift, a Decidueye-styled cloak to encourage it to win. The flock soon leave as Ash rushes to make it in time for his match against Hau. Backstage, Hau declares that he hopes to defeat Ash and prove himself as a strong Trainer. Ash shares his sentiments, going one step further and admitting that he wants to win the entire [[Manalo Conference]]. An announcement calls for the pair to make their way onto the battlefield. Hau rushes off first, while Ash pauses momentarily to call out his Pokémon from their {{i|Poké Ball}}s to cheer him and Rowlet on. Ash's friends are greatly relieved to see Ash has finally made it to his match, though they have their concerns about how well his training went. Toucannon and the others decide to perch themselves on the stadium rooftop to watch the battle unfold.

Nanu gives the signal and Hau makes the first attack, a {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Rowlet dodges before launching a {{m|Seed Bomb}}, though Decidueye batters the [[Everstone]] away with a {{m|Leaf Blade}}. Surprisingly Ash decides to use his Z-Move early. As Rowlet uses {{m|Bloom Doom}}, Decidueye simply flies upwards and evades the entire move. Ash is taken aback. Hau declares that he done his research and calls Ash's tactic predictable. Decidueye shoots out a {{m|Spirit Shackle}} arrow, pinning Rowlet to the battlefield. Hau then uses his own Z-Move and lands a direct hit on Rowlet with {{m|Sinister Arrow Raid}}. As the dust settles, everyone's attention shifts from the shrivelled cloak to Rowlet who is sitting nearby, remarkably unharmed. Jikyo declares it an example of the art of substitution, and Hau is surprised by the unexpected tactic. Rowlet feels despondent as it looks at its damaged cloak. Seeing as the match is yet to be won, Hau confidently declares that his next move won't miss.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Rowlet]] begins to learn {{m|Feather Dance}} with the help of [[Toucannon's flock|its foster family]].
* {{an|Gladion}} defeats [[James]], advancing to the semifinals.
* {{Ash}} begins his second round {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Hau]].
* Hau is revealed to have obtained a [[Decidium Z]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM132.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/the Masked Royal}} (the Masked Royal in a fantasy)
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hau]]
* [[Jīkyō]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]:  {{p|Pikipek}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
* {{p|Espeon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Politoed}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ditto}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cleffa}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pikipek}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Trumbeak}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak|anime}})
* {{p|Toucannon}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Wingull}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Who was {{AP|Rowlet}}'s special training partner in today's episode?''
** Host: {{Rotom}}
** Choices: {{p|Decidueye}}, {{an|Faba}}, {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon}}, {{p|Tapu Bulu}}
** Answer: Toucannon
* [[Nanu]] and [[Hala]] narrate the preview for the [[SM133|next episode]].
* The English dub title of this episode is a pun on the saying "''imitation is the sincerest form of flattery''".

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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{{undubbed}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM131 |
prevtitle=The Battlefield of Truth and Love! |
nextcode=SM133 |

series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy! |
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colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy! |
title_ja=ジュナイパーを攻略せよ！ |
title_ja_trans=Overcome Junaiper! |
broadcast_jp=July 28, 2019 |
broadcast_us=November 30, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Type: Wild|タイプ：ワイルド]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=面出明美 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=樋口香里 |
directorn=1 |
director=小柴純弥 |
artn=2 |
art=酒井裕未 |
art2=柳原好貴 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|132}}
* {{BMGf|270155|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|270765|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
'''Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!''' (Japanese: '''ジュナイパーを攻略せよ！''' ''Overcome {{tt|Junaiper|Decidueye}}!'') is the 132nd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,071st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 28, 2019 and is scheduled to air in the United States on November 30, 2019.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wingull}} arrives at [[Melemele Island]] and informs [[Toucannon's flock]] that {{AP|Rowlet}} is competing in a tough match against a {{p|Decidueye}}, prompting Toucannon, {{p|Trumbeak}}, and several {{p|Pikipek}} to leave for [[Manalo Stadium]]. Meanwhile, {{Ash}} is already {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Pikachu}} and Rowlet, who is hoping to overcome [[Hau]]'s Decidueye. Though [[Ash's friends]] advise {{AP|Torracat}}'s {{t|Fire}} attacks would be more effective against Decidueye, Ash is insistent on choosing Rowlet and declares that he has no secret plan in mind. {{an|Kiawe}} quickly supports the tactic after seeing Rowlet's enthusiasm, though the others have their doubts. Ash decides to keep training with Rowlet while everyone else goes to watch {{an|Gladion}}'s match.
[[File:SM132 James VS Gladion.png|thumb|left|250px|James facing Gladion]]
[[Jessie]] is still fuming over her loss against [[James]] in the previous round. She demands he win or else before handing him the [[Z-Ring]] to ensure victory. Soon, Gladion is standing on the battlefield as [[Jīkyō]] introduces him to the gathered spectators. James makes his way towards the field, calling out {{TP|James|Mareanie}} for a pressing pep talk to spur the pair onto victory. Mareanie agrees to do its best and fulfil James’s personal goal of battling the {{an|Professor Kukui|Masked Royal}}. As James steps out onto the field, [[Hapu]] calls for the second round match to begin. James makes the first move, but [[Gladion's Lycanroc]] easily evades the oncoming {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.

Meanwhile, Ash's training session isn't going to plan as Rowlet falls asleep again. {{Rotom}} suggests Rowlet should learn a new [[move]] for a counter strategy, and despite Ash's enthusiasm Rowlet remains unconscious. Rowlet soon wakes up as its foster family arrives to lend a hand. After Rowlet informs Toucannon of its concerns for its upcoming match, Toucannon showcases its {{m|Feather Dance}} technique. Rotom adds that the move would be ideal against Hau's Decidueye as Feather Dance weakens an opponent's attack. WIth that, Ash and Rowlet begin to try to master Feather Dance.

James's Mareanie manages to stand, though is clearly exhausted. As Lycanroc increases its defense with {{m|Swords Dance}}, James decides a [[Z-Move]] is in order. Gladion is pleasantly surprised by his opponent's reserve as Mareanie bursts with energy and performs {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. He counters with his own Z-Move, {{m|Continental Crush}} with Lycanroc hurling the giant boulder directly at the black hole. In the crowd, [[Nanu]] recalls how [[SM077|Ash used the same strategy]] during their [[Island challenge|grand trial]] match. The two Z-Moves cancel each other out and Gladion has Lycanroc follow up with {{m|Stone Edge}}, winning the round. James is deflating, knowing that he failed Jessie. As he walks backstage he is confronted by Jessie, though instead of receiving a scolding she rewards his efforts with a can of {{DL|Pokémon Center Café|Drinks|Komala Coffee}}. {{MTR}} adds that they will just have to think of another way to conquer [[Alola]], and Jessie declares that [[Team Rocket]] only look to the future. James is greatly relieved, as is Mareanie who goes onto poison him in admiration.
[[File:SM132 Ash VS Hau.png|thumb|250px|Ash facing Hau]]
Later, Rotom interrupts Ash's training session to inform him that Gladion won his match and that his own match is about to get underway. The Trumbeak and Pikipek return in time to deliver Rowlet a special gift, a Decidueye-styled cloak to encourage it to win. The flock soon leave as Ash rushes to make it in time for his match against Hau. Backstage, Hau declares that he hopes to defeat Ash and prove himself as a strong Trainer. Ash shares his sentiments, going one step further and admitting that he wants to win the entire [[Manalo Conference]]. An announcement calls for the pair to make their way onto the battlefield. Hau rushes off first, while Ash pauses momentarily to call out his Pokémon from their {{i|Poké Ball}}s to cheer him and Rowlet on. Ash's friends are greatly relieved to see Ash has finally made it to his match, though they have their concerns about how well his training went. Toucannon and the others decide to perch themselves on the stadium rooftop to watch the battle unfold.

Nanu gives the signal and Hau makes the first attack, a {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Rowlet dodges before launching a {{m|Seed Bomb}}, though Decidueye batters the [[Everstone]] away with a {{m|Leaf Blade}}. Surprisingly Ash decides to use his Z-Move early. As Rowlet uses {{m|Bloom Doom}}, Decidueye simply flies upwards and evades the entire move. Ash is taken aback. Hau declares that he done his research and calls Ash's tactic predictable. Decidueye shoots out a {{m|Spirit Shackle}} arrow, pinning Rowlet to the battlefield. Hau then uses his own Z-Move and lands a direct hit on Rowlet with {{m|Sinister Arrow Raid}}. As the dust settles, everyone's attention shifts from the shrivelled cloak to Rowlet who is sitting nearby, remarkably unharmed. Jikyo declares it an example of the art of substitution, and Hau is surprised by the unexpected tactic. Rowlet feels despondent as it looks at its damaged cloak. Seeing as the match is yet to be won, Hau confidently declares that his next move won't miss.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Rowlet]] begins to learn {{m|Feather Dance}} with the help of [[Toucannon's flock|its foster family]].
* {{an|Gladion}} defeats [[James]], advancing to the semifinals.
* {{Ash}} begins his second round {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Hau]].
* Hau is revealed to have obtained a [[Decidium Z]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM132.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/the Masked Royal}} (the Masked Royal in a fantasy)
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hau]]
* [[Jīkyō]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]:  {{p|Pikipek}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
* {{p|Espeon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Politoed}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ditto}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cleffa}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pikipek}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Trumbeak}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak|anime}})
* {{p|Toucannon}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Wingull}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Who was {{AP|Rowlet}}'s special training partner in today's episode?''
** Host: {{Rotom}}
** Choices: {{p|Decidueye}}, {{an|Faba}}, {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon}}, {{p|Tapu Bulu}}
** Answer: Toucannon
* [[Nanu]] and [[Hala]] narrate the preview for the [[SM133|next episode]].
* The English dub title of this episode is a pun on the saying "''imitation is the sincerest form of flattery''".

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=The Battlefield of Truth and Love! |
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[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kaori Higuchi]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Junya Koshiba]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Hiromi Sakai]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yoshitaka Yanagihara]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
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Talk:S22

2019-10-12T23:58:23Z

Da Pika: Created page with "Gladion's trials should count in the trials section.~~~~"

Gladion's trials should count in the trials section.[[User:Da Pika|Da Pika]] ([[User talk:Da Pika|talk]]) 23:58, 12 October 2019 (UTC)

S22

2019-10-12T23:57:21Z

Da Pika: /* Trials */

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'''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends''' is the twenty-second [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is the third  season of ''[[Sun & Moon series|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. The season follows {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} as he continues his {{pkmn|journey}}, attending the [[Pokémon School]] in the [[Alola]] [[region]].

In {{pmin|the United States}}, it premiered on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Disney XD}} on March 23, 2019 with the dub premiere of ''[[SM093|Lillier and the Staff!]]''. In {{pmin|Canada}}, it debuted on March 2, 2019 on Teletoon.

It is preceded by [[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]].

==Blurb==

Ash has completed three of his four grand trials in the Alola region, and more adventures await as he and his classmates acquire new Z-Crystals, make new Pokémon friends, and learn how to Mantine Surf! In their role as Ultra Guardians, the Pokémon School students take on an important mission to protect Wela Volcano. Ash meets a new rival, Hau, whose Dartrix offers Rowlet quite a challenge. Even Rotom Dex gets an adventure of its own when our heroes visit the set of its favorite TV show! And Professor Kukui's dream of starting a Pokémon League in Alola just might be getting closer to reality...

==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their sixth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission. ([[SM095]])
* [[Jessie]] tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} that starts to follow her around. {{an|Bewear}} is revealed to be Stufful's mother. ([[SM096]])
* Ash meets [[Hau]] for the first time. ([[SM097]])
* Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} are transported to the [[Ultra Ruin]], where they help {{al|Dia}} stop the {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Guzzlord}} by sending it through an [[Ultra Wormhole]] before returning to [[Alola]]. ([[SM100]] - [[SM101]])
* {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} travel to [[Alola]] to visit Ash and his classmates, as a surprise organized by {{an|Lana}}. ([[SM102]] - [[SM103]])
* Ash and his classmates travel to [[Poni Island]]. ([[SM104]] - [[SM109]])
** {{an|Sophocles}} reveals that he is planning to [[Evolution|evolve]] his {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} and learns that he can do so in [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. ([[SM104]])
** Ash learns that Poni Island doesn't currently have an [[Island Kahuna]], as the previous one retired due to ill health, so he decides to find and battle {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Tapu Fini}} for his [[Island challenge|grand trial]] instead. ([[SM104]])
** Ash and his classmates meet [[Hapu]] for the first time, learning that Hapu is the granddaughter of the Island's second-most recent Kahuna, [[Sofu]]. ([[SM104]])
** Ash meets [[Plumeria]], the Admin of [[Team Skull]], for the first time. ([[SM104]])
** {{an|Gladion}} reveals that [[Mohn|his father]] disappeared through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. ([[SM105]])
** Lana receives a [[Primarium Z]] from [[Ida]]. ([[SM106]])
** {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Tapu Fini}} accepts Hapu as the new [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]]. ([[SM108]])
** Mallow befriends a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}}, who agrees to stay with her until it has to fly away. ([[SM108]])
** {{an|Lillie}} and Gladion learn that [[Mohn|their father]] is still alive somewhere, and Gladion leaves to inform {{an|Lusamine}}. ([[SM108]])
** [[Hapu]] officially becomes the new [[Island Kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]]. ([[SM109]])
* Hapu offers Ash a [[type]]-specific [[Z-Crystal]] of his choice as his prize. {{AP|Pikachu}} picks the [[Steelium Z]]. ([[SM109]])
* Ash and {{ashcl}} reunite with {{an|Professor Kukui}} and return to [[Melemele Island]]. ([[SM109]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} meet [[Kahili]] for the first time. ([[SM110]])
* {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, and {{TRT}} encounter a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan|group of wild Meltan}}. ([[SM111]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their seventh [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Pheromosa}} and {{pkmn2|released|releasing}} it back into [[Ultra Space]]. ([[SM114]])
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} officially announces the first-ever [[Alola League]], whose winner will become [[Alola]]'s first-ever {{pkmn|Champion}}. The {{pkmn|League Conference}} is revealed to be held at a [[Manalo Stadium|yet-to-be-completed stadium]] near [[Aether Paradise]]. ([[SM115]])
* Ash, {{ashcl}}, and Team Rocket meet the [[Team Skull]] Boss [[Guzma]] and [[Plumeria]] for the first time. ([[SM115]])
* The [[Aether Foundation]] begins to search for [[Mohn]]. ([[SM116]])
* {{an|Sophocles}} participates in a [[Vikavolt race]] and wins, earning a [[Buginium Z]] as a reward. He also receives a [[Z-Ring]] from [[Hapu]]. ([[SM119]])
* Mallow receives an old [[Z-Ring]] from Oranguru, which [[Olivia]] cleans up and repairs before giving it back to her. ([[SM121]])
* The {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan|wild Meltan}} are revealed to be multiplying. ([[SM124]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their eighth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, and attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, but fail as it slices the [[Beast Ball]] to pieces. Kartana opens itself its own [[Ultra Wormhole]], allowing it to return home. ([[SM124]])
* Ash receives a [[Firium Z]] from a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}}. ([[SM125]])
[[File:S22 poster.png|thumb|150px|Poster for the season]]

===Party changes===
====Additions====
* [[Sandy|Lana's Eevee]] ([[SM099]])
* [[Brock's Comfey]] ([[SM102]])
* [[Ash's Meltan]] ([[SM112]])

====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Sophocles's {{p|Charjabug}} → {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} ([[SM106]])
* Lana's {{p|Popplio}} → {{TP|Lana|Brionne}} ([[SM106]])
* Lana's {{p|Brionne}} → {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} ([[SM120]])


===Trials===
Ash clears the following {{DL|Island challenge|trials}}:
* {{isl|Poni}} grand trial ([[SM109]])
Kiawe clears the following trials:
* {{isl|Poni}} trial ([[SM107]])
Mallow clears the following trials:
* Forest Pokémon Café trial ([[SM121]])
Gladion clears the following trials:
* {{isl|Poni}} grand trial ([[SM125]])

==Episodes==
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! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Episode Title
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|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM093]] || ''Lillier and the Staff!'' || 1
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM094]] || ''A Haunted House for Everyone!'' || 2
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM095]] || ''Sparking Confusion!'' || 3
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM096]] || ''Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!'' || 4
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM097]] || ''No Stone Unturned!'' || 5
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM098]] || ''Bright Lights, Big Changes!'' || 6
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM099]] || ''We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!'' || 7
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM100]] || ''Battling the Beast Within!'' || 8
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM101]] || ''Parallel Friendships!'' || 9
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM102]] || ''Alola, Alola!'' || 10
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM103]] || ''Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!'' || 11
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM104]] || ''That's Some Spicy Island Research!'' || 12
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM105]] || ''Showdown on Poni Island!'' || 13
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM106]] || ''Evolving Research!'' || 14
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM107]] || ''Run, Heroes, Run!'' || 15
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM108]] || ''Memories in the Mist!'' || 16
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM109]] || ''A Grand Debut!'' || 17
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM110]] || ''Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!'' || 18
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM111]] || ''Show Me the Metal!'' || 19
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM112]] || ''Got Meltan?'' || 20
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM113]] || ''This Magik Moment!'' || 21
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM114]] || ''Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!'' || 22
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM115]] || ''The Dealer of Destruction!'' || 23
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM116]] || ''The Secret Princess!'' || 24
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM117]] || ''Drawn with the Wind!'' || 25
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM118]] || ''Aiming for the Top Floor!'' || 26
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM119]] || ''A High-Speed Awakening!'' || 27
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM120]] || ''The One That Didn't Get Away!'' || 28
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM121]] || ''A Recipe for Success!'' || 29
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM122]] || ''Spying for the Big Guy!'' || 30
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM123]] || ''A Fiery Training Camp Trick!'' || 31
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM124]] || ''Living on the Cutting Edge!'' || 32
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM125]] || ''A Timeless Encounter!'' || 33
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM126]] || ''Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!'' || 34
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM127]] || ''Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!'' || 35
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM128]] || ''League Offenders and Defenders!'' || 36
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM129]] || ''Battle Royal 151'' || 37
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM130]] || ''Battling Besties!'' || 38
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundybottom" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}; height: 3px" |
|}

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color={{moon color light}}|bordercolor={{sun color}}
|nl={{tt|Pokémon de serie: Zon & Maan—Ultra Legendes|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends}}
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==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-tv-seasons/season-22/ Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends page at Pokémon.com]

{{US Seasons}} 
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[[Category:Sun & Moon series episodes|*22]]

[[de:Staffel 22]]
[[es:Vigesimosegunda temporada]]
[[fr:Saison 22]]
[[it:Pokémon Sole e Luna - Ultraleggende]]

S21

2019-10-10T23:26:12Z

Da Pika: /* Trials */

{{Season Infobox
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|cellcolor={{moon color light}}
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|image=Season 21 logo.png
|size=240
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|region=Alola
|series=Sun & Moon
|prev=Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
|next=Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends
}}
'''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures''' is the twenty-first [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is the second season of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. The season follows {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} as he continues his {{pkmn|journey}}, attending the [[Pokémon School]] in the [[Alola]] [[region]].

In {{pmin|the United States}}, it premiered on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Disney XD}} on March 24, 2018 with the dub premiere of ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', and concluded on February 23, 2019 with ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''. It originally aired in the United States as part of the 2018-2019 Disney XD Saturday morning line-up, with the exception of seven episodes that aired as part of their summer 2018 Monday evening line-up. In New Zealand, it debuted on March 1, 2018 on {{wp|Television New Zealand}}'s video-on-demand service. In {{pmin|Canada}}, it debuted on March 10, 2018 on Teletoon. This season skips [[SM064]], which was [[Banned episodes|banned]] from airing, making it the first undubbed non-[[clip show]] episode of the main series since [[EP250]] in the [[original series]].

It is preceded by [[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]] and succeeded by [[S22|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends]].

==Blurb==

''When Ash sees the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala in a dream, he makes a promise to them. But when he wakes up, he can’t remember what it was! Will the strange Pokémon called Nebby help jog his memory? Along with their new friend and the rest of the students at the Pokémon School, Ash and Pikachu explore the Aether Foundation, an organization dedicated to Pokémon conservation and care. But it may not be as innocent as it seems, and Ash and his friends will have to work together to protect the people and Pokémon they care about as they face a mysterious power like nothing they have ever seen.''

==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
* {{Ash}} finds and befriends a {{p|Cosmog}}, which {{an|Lillie}} [[nickname]]s [[Nebby]]. ([[SM044]])
* Ash learns about the [[Aether Foundation]] and [[Ultra Beast]]s upon meeting {{an|Lusamine}}, [[Professor Burnet]], {{an|Faba}}, and [[Wicke]] for the first time. ([[SM044]])
* Ash learns that {{an|Lillie}}'s fear of touching Pokémon is related to {{p|Nihilego}}. ([[SM047]])
* {{an|Lillie}} becomes unable to touch any Pokémon again after encountering [[Gladion's Silvally]]. ([[SM048]])
* {{an|Gladion}}'s {{p|Type: Null|Silvally}} [[Evolution|breaks free]] of its mask, revealing its {{p|Silvally|true form}}. ([[SM049]])
* Lillie remembers the incident that made her afraid of touching {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and overcomes her fear, becoming able to touch all Pokémon once again. ([[SM049]])
* Faba kidnaps Nebby, which then evolves into {{p|Cosmoem}}. ([[SM050]])
* Faba summons a {{p|Nihilego}}, which takes Lusamine through an Ultra Wormhole. ([[SM050]])
* {{an|Lillie}} changes her outfit into her "Z-Powered form". ([[SM051]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} travel to [[Poni Island]] with {{an|Professor Kukui}}, following Lillie and Gladion who are searching for a way to save {{an|Lusamine}}. ([[SM051]] - [[SM054]])
** Ash obtains a [[Solganium Z]], and the {{an|guardian deities}} upgrade Ash's [[Z-Ring]] into a [[Z-Power Ring]]. ([[SM052]])
** Ash, his classmates, and Gladion enter an Ultra Wormhole with Nebby, having evolved into {{p|Solgaleo}}, in search of Lusamine. ([[SM052]] - [[SM054]])
*** Ash, his classmates, and Gladion find Lusamine in [[Ultra Deep Sea]], only to discover she has fused with Nihilego. ([[SM053]])
*** Ash's [[Electrium Z]] temporarily changes into a [[Pikashunium Z]] allowing Ash and Pikachu perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. ([[SM054]])
*** Ash and Pikachu defeat Lusamine and free her from Nihilego's control, and return to their own world. ([[SM054]])
* Nebby is revealed to have returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}. ([[SM055]])
* Professor Kukui proposes to Professor Burnet and get married. ([[SM055]])
* Lusamine, Wicke, and Faba invite Ash and his classmates to join the "[[Ultra Guardians]]" task force to deal with any future Ultra Beast incidents, which they accept. ([[SM055]])
* Ash visits [[Ula'ula Island]] for the first time. ([[SM060]])
* Ash and his classmates go on their first Ultra Guardians mission, catching a {{p|Buzzwole}} and releasing it back into Ultra Space. ([[SM061]])
* An {{alo|Meowth}} joins [[Team Rocket]] and travels to the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}} in [[Kanto]], where it is appointed as [[Matori]]'s assistant. ([[SM062]])
* Ash, the Masked Royal, {{an|Sophocles}}, and {{an|Kiawe}} participate in a [[Battle Royal]] and the Masked Royal wins. ([[SM063]])
* Ash and his classmates go on their second Ultra Guardians mission, freeing a {{p|Celesteela}} and allowing it to fly [[Ultra Crater|back home]]. ([[SM069]])
* Team Rocket receives a [[Z-Power Ring]] from [[Nanu]], while [[Jessie]] receives a [[Mimikium Z]] from [[Acerola]]'s Mimikins. ([[SM073]])
* Professor Kukui is revealed to have told Ash and his classmates about the [[Pokémon League]] he's establishing in [[Alola]]. ([[SM074]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their third [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, catching a {{p|Blacephalon}} and a {{p|Xurkitree}}, and releasing them back into [[Ultra Space]]. ([[SM078]])
* {{an|Lillie}} receives an [[Icium Z]] from the newly evolved Alolan {{p|Sandslash}}. ([[SM080]])
* Lillie offers an [[Ice Stone]] to [[Snowy]], but it refuses to [[evolution|evolve]] for the time being. ([[SM080]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their fourth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, catching a {{p|Stakataka}} and releasing it back into [[Ultra Space]]. ([[SM085]])
* A small [[Ultra Wormhole]] opens above the [[Altar of the Sunne]], covering [[Alola]] with dark clouds and draining the region of its Ultra Aura, causing all adults to lose their energy and motivation, and draining [[Z-Move]]s of their power. ([[SM087]])
* {{an|Gladion}} is revealed to have joined the Ultra Guardians and acquired a [[Z-Power Ring]]. ([[SM087]])
* A special [[Team Rocket]] unit led by [[Matori]] called the "Matori Matrix", arrives in Alola on {{an|Giovanni}}'s orders, but fails in its attempts to capture Necrozma, Nebby, and Lunala, and is forced to retreat. ([[SM087]] - [[SM090]])
* Ash and {{ashcl}} go on their fifth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, traveling to the [[Altar of the Sunne]] and to {{AP|Poipole}}'s [[Poipole's world|home world]] through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. ([[SM087]] - [[SM090]])
** Necrozma brings the light back to {{AP|Poipole}}'s home world, restoring it to its former state, and the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala return to Alola. ([[SM090]])
[[File:S21 KV.png|thumb|150px|Poster for the season]]

===Party changes===
====Additions====
* [[Ash's Poipole]] ([[SM067]])

====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Ash's {{p|Litten}} → {{AP|Torracat}} ([[SM063]])
* Mallow's {{p|Steenee}} → {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} ([[SM082]])

====Releases====
The following Pokémon are released:
* [[Ash's Poipole]] ([[SM090]])

===Trials===
Ash Clears the following Trials:
* [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)|Thrifty Megamart]] trial ([[SM076]])
* {{isl|Ula'ula}} grand trial ([[SM077]])

==Episodes==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Alola}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Epicode
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Episode Title
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}; width: 20px" | #
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM044]] || ''A Dream Encounter!'' || 1
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM045]] || ''Now You See Them, Now You Don't!'' || 2
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM046]] || ''Deceiving Appearances!'' || 3
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM047]] || ''A Masked Warning!'' || 4
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM048]] || ''Night of a Thousand Poses!'' || 5
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM049]] || ''Mission: Total Recall!'' || 6
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM050]] || ''Faba's Revenge!'' || 7
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM051]] || ''Family Determination!'' || 8
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM052]] || ''Revealing the Stuff of Legend!'' || 9
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM053]] || ''Rescuing the Unwilling!'' || 10
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM054]] || ''10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!'' || 11
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM055]] || ''The Professors' New Adventure!'' || 12
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM056]] || ''Let Sleeping Pokémon Lie!'' || 13
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM057]] || ''The Dex Can't Help It!'' || 14
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM058]] || ''Fighting Back the Tears!'' || 15
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM059]] || ''Tasting the Bitter with the Sweet!'' || 16
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM060]] || ''Getting a Jump on the Competition!'' || 17
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM061]] || ''A Mission of Ultra Urgency!'' || 18
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM062]] || ''Acting True to Form!'' || 19
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM063]] || ''Pushing the Fiery Envelope!'' || 20
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM065]] || ''Turning Heads and Training Hard!'' || 21
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM066]] || ''Smashing with Sketch!'' || 22
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM067]] || ''Love at First Twirl!'' || 23
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM068]] || ''Real Life...Inquire Within!'' || 24
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM069]] || ''Rise and Shine, Starship!'' || 25
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM070]] || ''The Young Flame Strikes Back!'' || 26
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM071]] || ''Dewpider Ascending!'' || 27
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM072]] || ''Sours for the Sweet!'' || 28
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM073]] || ''Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?'' || 29
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM074]] || ''Tough Guy Trials!'' || 30
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM075]] || ''Some Kind of Laziness!'' || 31
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM076]] || ''A Battle Hand-Off!'' || 32
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM077]] || ''Guiding an Awakening!'' || 33
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM078]] || ''Twirling with a Bang!'' || 34
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM079]] || ''Showering the World with Love!'' || 35
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM080]] || ''Not Caving Under Pressure!'' || 36
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM081]] || ''A Young Royal Flame Ignites!'' || 37
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM082]] || ''All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!'' || 38
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM083]] || ''Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!'' || 39
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM084]] || ''The Shape of Love to Come!'' || 40
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM085]] || ''The Long Vault Home!'' || 41
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM086]] || ''I Choose Paradise!'' || 42
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM087]] || ''Filling the Light with Darkness!'' || 43
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM088]] || ''Full Moon and Many Arms!'' || 44
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM089]] || ''The Prism Between Light and Darkness!'' || 45
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM090]] || ''Securing the Future!'' || 46
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM091]] || ''A Plethora of Pikachu!'' || 47
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM092]] || ''Turning the Other Mask!'' || 48
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundybottom" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}; height: 3px" |
|}

==Home video releases==
===North American DVD releases===
{{main|List of English language Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures home video releases (Region 1)}}

===Australian DVD releases===
{{main|List of English language Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures home video releases (Region 4)}}

==Trivia==
* This is the first season whose trailer is dubbed to {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}}<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leRhIWD-z1Y</ref> and {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American Spanish}}<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnC7C4seDWY</ref>.

==In other languages==
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|th={{tt|โปเกมอน ซันแอนด์มูน - อัลตร้าแอดเวนเจอร์|Pokémon Sun and Moon - Ultra Adventures}}
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==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-tv-seasons/season-21/ Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures page at Pokémon.com]

==References==
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{{US Seasons}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Anime seasons|21]]
[[Category:Sun & Moon series episodes|*21]]

[[de:Staffel 21]]
[[es:Vigesimoprimera temporada]]
[[fr:Saison 21]]
[[it:Pokémon Sole e Luna - Ultravventure]]

Professor Kukui (anime)

2019-10-10T23:22:36Z

Da Pika: /* Temporary */

{{CharInfobox
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|jname=ククイ博士
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|caption=Art from the {{series|Sun & Moon}}
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Black
|hometown=[[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli Outskirts]]
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|relatives=Unnamed parents, [[Professor Burnet]] (wife; as of [[SM055]])
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'''Professor Kukui''' (Japanese: '''ククイ博士''' ''Dr. Kukui'') is a major supporting character of the [[Pokémon anime]], who appeared in the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. He is a [[Pokémon Professor]] in the [[Alola]] [[region]] and a teacher at the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]]. He is also the true identity of '''The Masked Royal''' (Japanese: '''ロイヤルマスク''' ''Royal Mask'').

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:Professor Kukui young anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Professor Kukui at the age of five]]
Since his childhood, Kukui had been a fan of Pokémon [[move]]s, often observing [[Hala]]'s {{pkmn|battle}}s to witness these attacks in action. He would follow the matches along with his Move Index guidebook. At some point, he befriended and later obtained a {{TP|Professor Kukui|Litten}}, which originally belonged to his parents. The pair would often spend time in the forests of [[Melemele Island]] playing with all of the [[wild Pokémon]]. He also befriended a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} living in the forests and received a [[Firium Z]] after helping to relieve it of its sneezing. In addition, he is a childhood friend of [[Molayne]].

[[SM125|At the age of five]], he met {{Ash}}, whom a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Celebi}} had accidentally sent into the past. Due to Ash's mastery of [[Z-Move]]s, he started calling him the (Japanese: '''ワザキング''' ''Move King'') and asked to battle with him. Ash easily won the battle and taught the young Kukui, whom he started calling (Japanese: '''ガオ''' ''Gao'') due to his {{p|Incineroar}} cap, that there was no shame in losing. He then proceeded to tell Kukui about his [[Gym]] and [[Pokémon League]] battles in other [[region]]s, inspiring Kukui's own ambitions. Soon, Ash was transported back to the present by Celebi, leaving both young boys unaware of each other's real names.

==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
Professor Kukui debuted in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. He was first seen entering his classroom, where he was introduced to Ash, apparently not recognizing him from his youth. He later watched as Ash battled [[Team Skull]] and was impressed by his battling skills. After Team Skull's defeat, he told Ash about Z-Moves and the [[island challenge]]. Following Ash's decision to attend the [[Pokémon School]], he allowed Ash to live with him during his stay in [[Alola]]. At the end of [[SM002|the next episode]], he handed Ash a new [[Pokédex]], which [[SM003|then]] got inhabited by a {{Rotom}}.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', he and Ash returned home one night, only to notice the absence of {{AP|Rockruff}}. Rockruff soon returned injured, prompting Kukui to heal it with a [[Potion]]. Upon further investigation, they found out that it had been training on [[Clawmark Hill]]. After watching Ash train Rockruff, Kukui noticed the bond they had developed and encouraged Ash to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Rockruff.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Kukui accompanied his students and [[Samson Oak]] to [[Kanto]] for an extracurricular activity, where they visited [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. In the [[SM043|following episode]], he and the others traveled to the [[Cerulean Gym]], where his students battled {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}. Seeing these battles inspired him to realize his childhood dream an official Pokémon League in Alola.

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Kukui told Ash about [[Professor Burnet]] and her research on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s. He later introduced her to him when she, along with the president of the [[Aether Foundation]] {{an|Lusamine}}, {{an|Faba}}, and [[Wicke]], visited his home to meet Ash and {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}. During his class's sleepover in ''[[SM048|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Kukui began to bond with Burnet, who also stayed over at his house.

In ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'', Kukui accompanied his students to the [[Altar of the Sunne]] on [[Poni Island]] to catch up with {{an|Lillie}}, who had ran away from home with her brother, {{an|Gladion}}, in search of a way to save Lusamine, who had been abducted by a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Nihilego}}. [[SM052|Later]], while watching Alola's [[guardian deities]] bless Nebby, he received a phone call for help from Professor Burnet and left to help her out. He soon witnessed Burnet and her {{p|Munchlax}} being surrounded by a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}}, but using his {{p|Braviary}} he was able to drive the Scaly Pokémon off. By the time the two professors returned to the altar though, Ash and the others had already ridden off on Nebby into an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. Kukui and Burnet stayed behind and waited until the group [[SM054|finally]] returned with Lusamine.
[[File:Professor Kukui Burnet Wedding Outfits.png|thumb|250px|Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet about to get married]]
In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', during a walk on the beach with Burnet, Kukui proposed to her. A few days later, the wedding ceremony, which was arranged by his students, was held on the beach outside his house. Since their marriage, Burnet has moved in with Kukui and Ash.
[[File:Masked Royal anime.png|thumb|left|250px|As Masked Royal]]
Kukui's alter-ego, the Masked Royal, debuted in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]''. When Ash and {{ashcl}} visited the [[Battle Royal Dome]], Ash's {{p|Litten}} got agitated upon seeing Royal's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. This prompted him to invite Ash, along with {{an|Kiawe}} and {{an|Sophocles}}, to take part in a [[Battle Royal]], which the Masked Royal easily won. Days later, after seeing Litten training to master {{m|Flame Charge}}, Kukui, dressed up again as the Masked Royal, showed up to have a one-on-one battle with Ash. During the battle, Litten evolved into {{AP|Torracat}} and was able to perfect Flame Charge. Despite this, however, the battle ended in the Masked Royal's victory. Afterwards, the Masked Royal declared that he and Incineroar were now Torracat's rivals.

The Masked Royal reappeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', where he faced a member of the [[Revengers]], [[Mr. Electric]], and his {{p|Electivire}} in a Battle Royal. However, due to interference [[Mad Magmar]]'s {{p|Magmortar}}, Mr. Electric was disqualified. The Masked Royal then got challenged by Mad Magmar to a battle for the title of the strongest fighter, which he accepted. The next day, Kukui accompanied Burnet and his students to the Battle Royal Dome, but began feeling nervous as he had to take on his role as the Masked Royal without his identity being found out. After managing to sneak away, he was able to reach the ring in time, where his battle would begin. However, Mad Magmar played dirty again by having other members of the Revengers gang up on Incineroar until Ash's Torracat interfered. Teaming up with Torracat and Ash, the Masked Royal and Incineroar took on Mad Magmar and Mr. Electric and eventually managed to beat them, despite all the interference.

In ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', mysterious dark clouds appeared over Alola, leaving Kukui and all other adults tired and without motivation. [[SM088|Later]], after this was resolved, Kukui met up the [[Ultra Guardians]], Burnet, Lusamine, Faba, and Wicke inside the Ultra Guardians base, where he oversaw {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} recovering. [[SM089|Later]], when the Ultra Guardians left for [[Ultra Space]] with Lunala, Kukui and Faba volunteered to aid them. On [[Ten Carat Hill]], he and Faba confronted [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Matori]] Matrix by using their Pokémon to damage the team's airship and prevent them from entering the Ultra Wormhole. Afterwards, Kukui and Faba faced [[Gozu]] and his {{me|Aggron}} in battle, but their Pokémon were swiftly beaten. In [[SM090|the next episode]], Kukui asked Faba if he had more Pokémon, and the latter replied he did not. Thus, Kukui was forced to send out his Incineroar and perform its Z-Move, {{m|Malicious Moonsault}}, which managed to defeat Mega Aggron. However, this also caused him to reveal his secret identity to Faba, who in turn revealed that he was a big fan of the Masked Royal. Later, alongside Incineroar and Faba, Kukui joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with Z-Power so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. After Necrozma returned to its Ultra form, Kukui watched as the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala returned to Alola, alongside Faba, Burnet, Lusamine, and Wicke.

In ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]'', the Masked Royal announced a handshake event to be held on Melemele Island. When Ash and Burnet told Kukui they wanted him to go with them to the event, Kukui asked [[Molayne]] to help keep his Masked Royal identity a secret. The day of the event, Molayne prepared to change into the Masked Royal costume, only to be tied up by Faba and [[James]], who had mistaken him for an imposter. When Mad Magmar came around looking for revenge, Faba donned the Masked Royal costume and tried to defeat him with Incineroar, only to be easily defeated. After freeing himself, Molayne had his {{p|Magneton}} shut the lights off, giving Kukui the time to slip back into his Masked Royal costume and defeat Mad Magmar.

[[File:Kukui and Guzma.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Guzma]] taunting Kukui prior to the start of the [[Manalo Conference]]]]
In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Kukui hosted a press conference at [[Aether Paradise]], where he announced the formation of the first-ever Alola {{al|Pokémon League}} and revealed [[Manalo Stadium|the stadium]] that was being constructed to host it, called Manalo. The next day, [[Guzma]] arrived at the Pokémon School and told Kukui that Alola didn't need a Pokémon League. When Ash challenged Guzma to a battle, Kukui refereed the match. The battle ended prematurely when Guzma's {{p|Golisopod}} returned to its {{i|Poké Ball}} due to {{a|Emergency Exit}}. As Guzma left, swearing to destroy the Alola League, Kukui confronted him, claiming that Guzma was running away like he did in the past with the [[island challenge]] and the [[Island Kahuna]]s.

In ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', Kukui announced the completion of the Manalo Stadium to the people of Alola. He also revealed that the winner of the [[Manalo Conference|Alola League]] would get to have an exhibition match against the Masked Royal.

In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', Hala revealed that Kukui and Guzma were once friends and students at the Pokémon School. However, the two had a falling-out after Guzma expressed beliefs that Z-Rings and Z-Moves were pointless.

In [[SM139]], Kukui, as the Masked Royal, handed Ash a trophy as a recognition of him winning the Alola League. However, the award ceremony was interrupted by a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} emerging from an Ultra Wormhole. In [[SM140|the next episode]], Ash and Royal battled another {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, a {{pkmn2|giant}}, {{Shiny}} one, which was endangering the Manalo Stadium docks. During the battle, Ash's {{p|Poipole}}, having evolved into {{AP|Naganadel}} since Ash parted ways with it, arrived through a wormhole of its own. With Naganadel's help, Royal was able to help Ash perform a double {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} that sent Guzzlord through Naganadel's Ultra Wormhole and back into Ultra Space. However, the shock-wave caused by the Z-Moves and Guzzlord's attack colliding caused the Royal's mask to be blown away, revealing his true identity to Ash.

In [[SM141]], the rest of Alola learned of Kukui's secret identity as the Masked Royal, but Ash still insisted on battling Kukui. The next day, the exhibition match began and an undisguised Kukui sent out Incineroar to face Ash, who started with Torracat. During the battle, Torracat powered itself up by absorbing Incineroar's {{m|Blast Burn}}, but it was unable to fully control the flames, forcing Ash to switch it out for Lycanroc. When Lycanroc used the shards of its broken {{m|Stone Edge}} to injure Incineroar, Kukui switched it out for his Braviary.

In [[SM142]], the battle continued, with Braviary managing to defeat Lycanroc before losing to {{AP|Rowlet}}. Kukui then sent out his {{p|Venusaur}}, who was able to defeat Rowlet before losing to Torracat. Kukui then sent out his {{p|Empoleon}}, who briefly battled {{AP|Pikachu}} before losing to {{AP|Melmetal}}. Kukui then sent out Lucario to battle {{AP|Naganadel}}.

==Character==
[[File:Masked Royal unmasked.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and {{Rotom}} discovering the Masked Royal's true identity]]
Professor Kukui is a fairly serious, but friendly and upbeat character. He usually likes to add the names of [[move]]s into conversations every now and then, much like how [[Samson Oak]] uses Pokémon-related puns. He also tends to break from his serious and calm attitude, as shown in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]'', when he was completely shocked at the notion that {{an|Kiawe}} had stolen {{Ash}}'s missing [[Electrium Z]]. Like {{an|Rotom Pokédex}}, he enjoys watching the [[television]] show Alolan Detective [[Laki]] and try to figure out who the culprit is during the episode. Much like his use of move names when he talks, he was shown to find it funny that the viewers assumed that the {{AP|Rockruff}} which he befriended was actually his. The fact that Professor Kukui befriended the stray Rockruff, when he came upon the Pokémon, who had recently been attacked with {{m|Teeter Dance}} and decided to nurture it, shows that he is also a friendly and hospitable person.

Professor Kukui is a skilled Pokémon Trainer, and as the Masked Royal, he is able to handle battling multiple Pokémon at once in [[Battle Royal]]s. The Masked Royal is the [[Battle Royal Dome]]'s star Trainer, having a known record win streak of at least 21 victories. Despite some comically close calls, no one has been able to discern the Masked Royal's true identity. The only exceptions are his longtime friend [[Molayne]]; {{an|Faba}}, who realized the truth after Kukui blew his cover in front of him; and [[Ash's Torracat]], who was able to recognize him from his scent, and later, {{ash}} himself, along with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{rotom}}, and {{AP|Naganadel}} in the aftermath of the battle with the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}. As of [[SM141]], all of the Alola region knows of Kukui's double identity.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Kukui's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
===On hand===
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Braviary
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Kukui Braviary.png
|gender=male
|epnum=SM052
|epname=Revealing the Stuff of Legend!
|vajp=
|vaen=Ryan Nicolls
|desc=Professor Kukui's {{p|Braviary}} first appeared in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', where he used him to help [[Professor Burnet]] escape from a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}} at the [[Vast Poni Canyon]].

In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', Braviary attended the wedding of Professor Kukui and [[Professor Burnet]] as Kukui's partner Pokémon.

In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', Braviary attacked [[Team Rocket]]'s helicopter. He then battled [[Gozu]] alongside {{an|Faba}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Hypno}}, only to be knocked out by Gozu's {{me|Aggron}}'s {{m|Heavy Slam}}.

Braviary appeared in a flashback in [[SM137]], where he was seen defeating [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Golisopod}}.

Kukui used Braviary in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash in [[SM141]] and [[SM142]]. He defeated [[Ash's Lycanroc]], but lost to his {{AP|Rowlet}}.

Braviary's known moves are {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Sky Drop}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, and {{m|Superpower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Incineroar
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|stage1=Litten
|stage2=Torracat
|main=yes
|img=Kukui Incineroar.png
|epnum=SM063
|epname=Pushing the Fiery Envelope!
|vajp=Toru Sakurai
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc=Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, commonly uses an {{p|Incineroar}} in the [[Battle Royal]]. It was first seen in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]'', where it took part in a Battle Royal against Ash's {{p|Litten}}, [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and [[Sophocles's Charjabug]], easily winning despite holding back. It was later used in another battle against Ash's Litten, during which Litten evolved into a {{AP|Torracat}}. Despite this, Incineroar still won the battle.

Incineroar's known moves are {{m|Cross Chop}}, {{m|Throat Chop}}, and {{m|Darkest Lariat}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Kukui Lucario.png
|epnum=SM140
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, has a {{p|Lucario}}. He used it in [[SM140]] in order to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that had emerged through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. However, it was defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

Lucario reappeared in [[SM142]], where it was Kukui's fifth Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash. It went up against {{AP|Naganadel}}.

Lucario's known moves are {{m|Close Combat}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Kukui Venusaur.png
|gender=male
|epnum=SM142
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Venusaur}} is Professor Kukui's fourth known Pokémon. He used him in his [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}} in [[SM142]], where he went up against {{AP|Rowlet}} and won. Venusaur then went up against {{AP|Torracat}}, but was defeated.

Venusaur's known moves are {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Kukui Empoleon.png
|epnum=SM142
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Professor Kukui's fifth known Pokémon. He used it in his [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}} in [[SM142]]. It went up against {{AP|Pikachu}}, damaging and disorienting him before Ash switched to {{AP|Melmetal}}, who managed to defeat Empoleon. Professor Kukui also uses Empoleon to swim all around the world, researching sea currents.

Empoleon's known moves are {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}


===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Naganadel
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dragon
|img=Ash Naganadel Gigavolt Havoc.png
|epnum=SM067
|epname=A Mission of Ultra Urgency!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=
|desc=As the Masked Royal, Kukui temporarily paired up with Ash's newly-returned {{AP|Naganadel}} to help Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} blow back a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} back to [[Ultra Space]] with the combined force of two {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}s.}}

===Befriended===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rockruff
|main=yes
|type1=Rock
|img=Kukui Rockruff.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Rockruff
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Haven Paschall
|desc={{p|Rockruff}} is a wild Pokémon Professor Kukui took under his care. In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', he encouraged {{Ash}} to catch it after seeing the bond the two had developed.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Totem Trevenant
|nick=Ohjī
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|img=Totem Trevenant.png
|cap=Totem Trevenant
|img2=Totem Trevenant present.png
|cap2=Totem Trevenant in the present
|epnum=SM125
|epname=A Timeless Encounter!
|vaen=
|desc= (Japanese: '''オー{{tt|爺|じい}}''' ''Ohjī'') was a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} that Professor Kukui befriended when he was young. It gave him a [[Firium Z]] after he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. It was revealed that, sometime after the young Professor Kukui met {{Ash}}, Trevenant had passed away and now appears as an ordinary tree.

None of Trevenant's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Forest Pokémon
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|cap=Forest Pokémon
|epnum=SM125
|epname=A Timeless Encounter!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui befriended a multitude of wild Pokémon that live in a forest on [[Melemele Island]].

None of the Pokémon's moves are known.}}

===At his house===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Luvdisc (×2)
|type1=Water
|img=Professor Kukui Luvdisc.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Luvdisc
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc=Professor Kukui has two {{p|Luvdisc}}, which he keeps in a fish tank in his house, along with a {{p|Corsola}}. They first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

None of Luvdisc's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Corsola
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|img=Professor Kukui Corsola.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Corsola
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui has a {{p|Corsola}}, which he keeps in a fish tank in his house, along with two {{p|Luvdisc}}. It first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

None of Corsola's moves are known.}}

===Ride Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kukui
|pkmn=Wailmer
|type1=Water
|img=Sophocles Kiawe Wailmer.png
|cap=A Poké Ride Wailmer
|epnum=SM005
|epname=Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride]] {{p|Wailmer}} around [[Melemele Island]].

None of Wailmer's moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{alola color light}}|bordercolor={{alola color}}
|ja=中川慶一 ''[[Keiichi Nakagawa]]'' 藤村知可 ''[[Chika Fujimura]]'' (young)
|en=[[Abe Goldfarb]]
|cs=Martin Kubačák
|da=Troels Toya
|fi=Ilkka Villi ([[SM001]]-[[SM068]], [[SM078]]-present) Tuukka Leppänen ([[SM069]]-[[SM076]])
|el=Φώτης Πετρίδης ''Fotis Petridis''
|it=Paolo De Santis
|pl=Jan Staszczyk
|pt_br=Cláudio Galvan
|ru=Даниил Эльдаров ''Daniil Eldarov''
|es_la=Daniel Lacy
|es_eu=Juan Antonio García Sainz de la Maza
|th=อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantagun''
|tr=Ali Hocaoğlu
|vi=Hồ Tiến Đạt
}}

==Trivia==
* Professor Kukui is the only {{pkmn|Professor}} not shown giving out any [[starter Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{alola color light}}; border:3px solid #{{alola color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ククイ博士 ''Dr. Kukui''
| From ''kukui'' (Hawaiian for the {{wp|Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut}}, the {{wp|List of U.S. state trees|state tree}} of Hawaii)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, Italian
| Professor Kukui
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Professeur Euphorbe
| From ''euphorbe'' ({{wp|Euphorbia|spurge}}). Both the candlenut and the spurges are in the ''{{wp|Euphorbiaceae}}'' family.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 쿠쿠이박사 ''Kukui-{{tt|baksa|Dr.}}''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 庫庫伊博士 / 库库伊博士 ''Dr. Kùkùyī''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 庫庫伊博士 ''Dr. Fufuyī''
| Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish, Czech, Polish
| Profesor Kukui
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Finnish
| Professori Kukui
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Professor Nogueira
| From ''nogueira-de-iguape'' ({{wp|Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut}}). ''Nogueira'' is also a common Brazilian surname.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Профессор Кекеи ''Professor Kekei''
| Similar to English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Giáo sư Kukui
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Turkish
| Profesör Kukui
| From English name
|}

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{{CharInfobox
|color={{alola color}}
|corecolor={{alola color light}}
|bordercolor={{alola color dark}}
|name=Professor Kukui
|jname=ククイ博士
|tmname=Dr. Kukui
|slogan=no
|image=Professor Kukui SM.png
|size=130px
|caption=Art from the {{series|Sun & Moon}}
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Black
|hometown=[[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli Outskirts]]
|region=[[Alola]]
|relatives=Unnamed parents, [[Professor Burnet]] (wife; as of [[SM055]])
|trainer=no
|trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]] (formerly), [[Pokémon Professor]], Pro Wrestler
|game=counterpart
|counterpart=[[Professor Kukui]]
|leader=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=SM001
|epname=Alola to New Adventure!
|enva=[[Abe Goldfarb]]
|java=[[Keiichi Nakagawa]] [[Chika Fujimura]] (young)
|}}

'''Professor Kukui''' (Japanese: '''ククイ博士''' ''Dr. Kukui'') is a major supporting character of the [[Pokémon anime]], who appeared in the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. He is a [[Pokémon Professor]] in the [[Alola]] [[region]] and a teacher at the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]]. He is also the true identity of '''The Masked Royal''' (Japanese: '''ロイヤルマスク''' ''Royal Mask'').

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:Professor Kukui young anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Professor Kukui at the age of five]]
Since his childhood, Kukui had been a fan of Pokémon [[move]]s, often observing [[Hala]]'s {{pkmn|battle}}s to witness these attacks in action. He would follow the matches along with his Move Index guidebook. At some point, he befriended and later obtained a {{TP|Professor Kukui|Litten}}, which originally belonged to his parents. The pair would often spend time in the forests of [[Melemele Island]] playing with all of the [[wild Pokémon]]. He also befriended a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} living in the forests and received a [[Firium Z]] after helping to relieve it of its sneezing. In addition, he is a childhood friend of [[Molayne]].

[[SM125|At the age of five]], he met {{Ash}}, whom a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Celebi}} had accidentally sent into the past. Due to Ash's mastery of [[Z-Move]]s, he started calling him the (Japanese: '''ワザキング''' ''Move King'') and asked to battle with him. Ash easily won the battle and taught the young Kukui, whom he started calling (Japanese: '''ガオ''' ''Gao'') due to his {{p|Incineroar}} cap, that there was no shame in losing. He then proceeded to tell Kukui about his [[Gym]] and [[Pokémon League]] battles in other [[region]]s, inspiring Kukui's own ambitions. Soon, Ash was transported back to the present by Celebi, leaving both young boys unaware of each other's real names.

==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
Professor Kukui debuted in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. He was first seen entering his classroom, where he was introduced to Ash, apparently not recognizing him from his youth. He later watched as Ash battled [[Team Skull]] and was impressed by his battling skills. After Team Skull's defeat, he told Ash about Z-Moves and the [[island challenge]]. Following Ash's decision to attend the [[Pokémon School]], he allowed Ash to live with him during his stay in [[Alola]]. At the end of [[SM002|the next episode]], he handed Ash a new [[Pokédex]], which [[SM003|then]] got inhabited by a {{Rotom}}.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', he and Ash returned home one night, only to notice the absence of {{AP|Rockruff}}. Rockruff soon returned injured, prompting Kukui to heal it with a [[Potion]]. Upon further investigation, they found out that it had been training on [[Clawmark Hill]]. After watching Ash train Rockruff, Kukui noticed the bond they had developed and encouraged Ash to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Rockruff.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Kukui accompanied his students and [[Samson Oak]] to [[Kanto]] for an extracurricular activity, where they visited [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. In the [[SM043|following episode]], he and the others traveled to the [[Cerulean Gym]], where his students battled {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}. Seeing these battles inspired him to realize his childhood dream an official Pokémon League in Alola.

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Kukui told Ash about [[Professor Burnet]] and her research on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s. He later introduced her to him when she, along with the president of the [[Aether Foundation]] {{an|Lusamine}}, {{an|Faba}}, and [[Wicke]], visited his home to meet Ash and {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}. During his class's sleepover in ''[[SM048|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Kukui began to bond with Burnet, who also stayed over at his house.

In ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'', Kukui accompanied his students to the [[Altar of the Sunne]] on [[Poni Island]] to catch up with {{an|Lillie}}, who had ran away from home with her brother, {{an|Gladion}}, in search of a way to save Lusamine, who had been abducted by a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Nihilego}}. [[SM052|Later]], while watching Alola's [[guardian deities]] bless Nebby, he received a phone call for help from Professor Burnet and left to help her out. He soon witnessed Burnet and her {{p|Munchlax}} being surrounded by a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}}, but using his {{p|Braviary}} he was able to drive the Scaly Pokémon off. By the time the two professors returned to the altar though, Ash and the others had already ridden off on Nebby into an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. Kukui and Burnet stayed behind and waited until the group [[SM054|finally]] returned with Lusamine.
[[File:Professor Kukui Burnet Wedding Outfits.png|thumb|250px|Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet about to get married]]
In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', during a walk on the beach with Burnet, Kukui proposed to her. A few days later, the wedding ceremony, which was arranged by his students, was held on the beach outside his house. Since their marriage, Burnet has moved in with Kukui and Ash.
[[File:Masked Royal anime.png|thumb|left|250px|As Masked Royal]]
Kukui's alter-ego, the Masked Royal, debuted in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]''. When Ash and {{ashcl}} visited the [[Battle Royal Dome]], Ash's {{p|Litten}} got agitated upon seeing Royal's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. This prompted him to invite Ash, along with {{an|Kiawe}} and {{an|Sophocles}}, to take part in a [[Battle Royal]], which the Masked Royal easily won. Days later, after seeing Litten training to master {{m|Flame Charge}}, Kukui, dressed up again as the Masked Royal, showed up to have a one-on-one battle with Ash. During the battle, Litten evolved into {{AP|Torracat}} and was able to perfect Flame Charge. Despite this, however, the battle ended in the Masked Royal's victory. Afterwards, the Masked Royal declared that he and Incineroar were now Torracat's rivals.

The Masked Royal reappeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', where he faced a member of the [[Revengers]], [[Mr. Electric]], and his {{p|Electivire}} in a Battle Royal. However, due to interference [[Mad Magmar]]'s {{p|Magmortar}}, Mr. Electric was disqualified. The Masked Royal then got challenged by Mad Magmar to a battle for the title of the strongest fighter, which he accepted. The next day, Kukui accompanied Burnet and his students to the Battle Royal Dome, but began feeling nervous as he had to take on his role as the Masked Royal without his identity being found out. After managing to sneak away, he was able to reach the ring in time, where his battle would begin. However, Mad Magmar played dirty again by having other members of the Revengers gang up on Incineroar until Ash's Torracat interfered. Teaming up with Torracat and Ash, the Masked Royal and Incineroar took on Mad Magmar and Mr. Electric and eventually managed to beat them, despite all the interference.

In ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', mysterious dark clouds appeared over Alola, leaving Kukui and all other adults tired and without motivation. [[SM088|Later]], after this was resolved, Kukui met up the [[Ultra Guardians]], Burnet, Lusamine, Faba, and Wicke inside the Ultra Guardians base, where he oversaw {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} recovering. [[SM089|Later]], when the Ultra Guardians left for [[Ultra Space]] with Lunala, Kukui and Faba volunteered to aid them. On [[Ten Carat Hill]], he and Faba confronted [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Matori]] Matrix by using their Pokémon to damage the team's airship and prevent them from entering the Ultra Wormhole. Afterwards, Kukui and Faba faced [[Gozu]] and his {{me|Aggron}} in battle, but their Pokémon were swiftly beaten. In [[SM090|the next episode]], Kukui asked Faba if he had more Pokémon, and the latter replied he did not. Thus, Kukui was forced to send out his Incineroar and perform its Z-Move, {{m|Malicious Moonsault}}, which managed to defeat Mega Aggron. However, this also caused him to reveal his secret identity to Faba, who in turn revealed that he was a big fan of the Masked Royal. Later, alongside Incineroar and Faba, Kukui joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with Z-Power so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. After Necrozma returned to its Ultra form, Kukui watched as the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala returned to Alola, alongside Faba, Burnet, Lusamine, and Wicke.

In ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]'', the Masked Royal announced a handshake event to be held on Melemele Island. When Ash and Burnet told Kukui they wanted him to go with them to the event, Kukui asked [[Molayne]] to help keep his Masked Royal identity a secret. The day of the event, Molayne prepared to change into the Masked Royal costume, only to be tied up by Faba and [[James]], who had mistaken him for an imposter. When Mad Magmar came around looking for revenge, Faba donned the Masked Royal costume and tried to defeat him with Incineroar, only to be easily defeated. After freeing himself, Molayne had his {{p|Magneton}} shut the lights off, giving Kukui the time to slip back into his Masked Royal costume and defeat Mad Magmar.

[[File:Kukui and Guzma.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Guzma]] taunting Kukui prior to the start of the [[Manalo Conference]]]]
In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Kukui hosted a press conference at [[Aether Paradise]], where he announced the formation of the first-ever Alola {{al|Pokémon League}} and revealed [[Manalo Stadium|the stadium]] that was being constructed to host it, called Manalo. The next day, [[Guzma]] arrived at the Pokémon School and told Kukui that Alola didn't need a Pokémon League. When Ash challenged Guzma to a battle, Kukui refereed the match. The battle ended prematurely when Guzma's {{p|Golisopod}} returned to its {{i|Poké Ball}} due to {{a|Emergency Exit}}. As Guzma left, swearing to destroy the Alola League, Kukui confronted him, claiming that Guzma was running away like he did in the past with the [[island challenge]] and the [[Island Kahuna]]s.

In ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', Kukui announced the completion of the Manalo Stadium to the people of Alola. He also revealed that the winner of the [[Manalo Conference|Alola League]] would get to have an exhibition match against the Masked Royal.

In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', Hala revealed that Kukui and Guzma were once friends and students at the Pokémon School. However, the two had a falling-out after Guzma expressed beliefs that Z-Rings and Z-Moves were pointless.

In [[SM139]], Kukui, as the Masked Royal, handed Ash a trophy as a recognition of him winning the Alola League. However, the award ceremony was interrupted by a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} emerging from an Ultra Wormhole. In [[SM140|the next episode]], Ash and Royal battled another {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, a {{pkmn2|giant}}, {{Shiny}} one, which was endangering the Manalo Stadium docks. During the battle, Ash's {{p|Poipole}}, having evolved into {{AP|Naganadel}} since Ash parted ways with it, arrived through a wormhole of its own. With Naganadel's help, Royal was able to help Ash perform a double {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} that sent Guzzlord through Naganadel's Ultra Wormhole and back into Ultra Space. However, the shock-wave caused by the Z-Moves and Guzzlord's attack colliding caused the Royal's mask to be blown away, revealing his true identity to Ash.

In [[SM141]], the rest of Alola learned of Kukui's secret identity as the Masked Royal, but Ash still insisted on battling Kukui. The next day, the exhibition match began and an undisguised Kukui sent out Incineroar to face Ash, who started with Torracat. During the battle, Torracat powered itself up by absorbing Incineroar's {{m|Blast Burn}}, but it was unable to fully control the flames, forcing Ash to switch it out for Lycanroc. When Lycanroc used the shards of its broken {{m|Stone Edge}} to injure Incineroar, Kukui switched it out for his Braviary.

In [[SM142]], the battle continued, with Braviary managing to defeat Lycanroc before losing to {{AP|Rowlet}}. Kukui then sent out his {{p|Venusaur}}, who was able to defeat Rowlet before losing to Torracat. Kukui then sent out his {{p|Empoleon}}, who briefly battled {{AP|Pikachu}} before losing to {{AP|Melmetal}}. Kukui then sent out Lucario to battle {{AP|Naganadel}}.

==Character==
[[File:Masked Royal unmasked.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and {{Rotom}} discovering the Masked Royal's true identity]]
Professor Kukui is a fairly serious, but friendly and upbeat character. He usually likes to add the names of [[move]]s into conversations every now and then, much like how [[Samson Oak]] uses Pokémon-related puns. He also tends to break from his serious and calm attitude, as shown in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]'', when he was completely shocked at the notion that {{an|Kiawe}} had stolen {{Ash}}'s missing [[Electrium Z]]. Like {{an|Rotom Pokédex}}, he enjoys watching the [[television]] show Alolan Detective [[Laki]] and try to figure out who the culprit is during the episode. Much like his use of move names when he talks, he was shown to find it funny that the viewers assumed that the {{AP|Rockruff}} which he befriended was actually his. The fact that Professor Kukui befriended the stray Rockruff, when he came upon the Pokémon, who had recently been attacked with {{m|Teeter Dance}} and decided to nurture it, shows that he is also a friendly and hospitable person.

Professor Kukui is a skilled Pokémon Trainer, and as the Masked Royal, he is able to handle battling multiple Pokémon at once in [[Battle Royal]]s. The Masked Royal is the [[Battle Royal Dome]]'s star Trainer, having a known record win streak of at least 21 victories. Despite some comically close calls, no one has been able to discern the Masked Royal's true identity. The only exceptions are his longtime friend [[Molayne]]; {{an|Faba}}, who realized the truth after Kukui blew his cover in front of him; and [[Ash's Torracat]], who was able to recognize him from his scent, and later, {{ash}} himself, along with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{rotom}}, and {{AP|Naganadel}} in the aftermath of the battle with the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}. As of [[SM141]], all of the Alola region knows of Kukui's double identity.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Kukui's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
===On hand===
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Braviary
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Kukui Braviary.png
|gender=male
|epnum=SM052
|epname=Revealing the Stuff of Legend!
|vajp=
|vaen=Ryan Nicolls
|desc=Professor Kukui's {{p|Braviary}} first appeared in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', where he used him to help [[Professor Burnet]] escape from a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}} at the [[Vast Poni Canyon]].

In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', Braviary attended the wedding of Professor Kukui and [[Professor Burnet]] as Kukui's partner Pokémon.

In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', Braviary attacked [[Team Rocket]]'s helicopter. He then battled [[Gozu]] alongside {{an|Faba}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Hypno}}, only to be knocked out by Gozu's {{me|Aggron}}'s {{m|Heavy Slam}}.

Braviary appeared in a flashback in [[SM137]], where he was seen defeating [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Golisopod}}.

Kukui used Braviary in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash in [[SM141]] and [[SM142]]. He defeated [[Ash's Lycanroc]], but lost to his {{AP|Rowlet}}.

Braviary's known moves are {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Sky Drop}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, and {{m|Superpower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Incineroar
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|stage1=Litten
|stage2=Torracat
|main=yes
|img=Kukui Incineroar.png
|epnum=SM063
|epname=Pushing the Fiery Envelope!
|vajp=Toru Sakurai
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc=Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, commonly uses an {{p|Incineroar}} in the [[Battle Royal]]. It was first seen in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]'', where it took part in a Battle Royal against Ash's {{p|Litten}}, [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and [[Sophocles's Charjabug]], easily winning despite holding back. It was later used in another battle against Ash's Litten, during which Litten evolved into a {{AP|Torracat}}. Despite this, Incineroar still won the battle.

Incineroar's known moves are {{m|Cross Chop}}, {{m|Throat Chop}}, and {{m|Darkest Lariat}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Kukui Lucario.png
|epnum=SM140
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, has a {{p|Lucario}}. He used it in [[SM140]] in order to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that had emerged through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. However, it was defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

Lucario reappeared in [[SM142]], where it was Kukui's fifth Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash. It went up against {{AP|Naganadel}}.

Lucario's known moves are {{m|Close Combat}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Kukui Venusaur.png
|gender=male
|epnum=SM142
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Venusaur}} is Professor Kukui's fourth known Pokémon. He used him in his [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}} in [[SM142]], where he went up against {{AP|Rowlet}} and won. Venusaur then went up against {{AP|Torracat}}, but was defeated.

Venusaur's known moves are {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Kukui Empoleon.png
|epnum=SM142
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Professor Kukui's fifth known Pokémon. He used it in his [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}} in [[SM142]]. It went up against {{AP|Pikachu}}, damaging and disorienting him before Ash switched to {{AP|Melmetal}}, who managed to defeat Empoleon. Professor Kukui also uses Empoleon to swim all around the world, researching sea currents.

Empoleon's known moves are {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}


===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Naganadel
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dragon
|img=Ash Naganadel Gigavolt Havoc.png
|epnum=SM067
|epname=Love at First Twirl!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=
|desc=As the Masked Royal, Kukui temporarily paired up with Ash's newly-returned {{AP|Naganadel}} to help Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} blow back a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} back to [[Ultra Space]] with the combined force of two {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}s.}}

===Befriended===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rockruff
|main=yes
|type1=Rock
|img=Kukui Rockruff.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Rockruff
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Haven Paschall
|desc={{p|Rockruff}} is a wild Pokémon Professor Kukui took under his care. In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', he encouraged {{Ash}} to catch it after seeing the bond the two had developed.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Totem Trevenant
|nick=Ohjī
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|img=Totem Trevenant.png
|cap=Totem Trevenant
|img2=Totem Trevenant present.png
|cap2=Totem Trevenant in the present
|epnum=SM125
|epname=A Timeless Encounter!
|vaen=
|desc= (Japanese: '''オー{{tt|爺|じい}}''' ''Ohjī'') was a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} that Professor Kukui befriended when he was young. It gave him a [[Firium Z]] after he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. It was revealed that, sometime after the young Professor Kukui met {{Ash}}, Trevenant had passed away and now appears as an ordinary tree.

None of Trevenant's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Forest Pokémon
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|cap=Forest Pokémon
|epnum=SM125
|epname=A Timeless Encounter!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui befriended a multitude of wild Pokémon that live in a forest on [[Melemele Island]].

None of the Pokémon's moves are known.}}

===At his house===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Luvdisc (×2)
|type1=Water
|img=Professor Kukui Luvdisc.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Luvdisc
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc=Professor Kukui has two {{p|Luvdisc}}, which he keeps in a fish tank in his house, along with a {{p|Corsola}}. They first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

None of Luvdisc's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Corsola
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|img=Professor Kukui Corsola.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Corsola
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui has a {{p|Corsola}}, which he keeps in a fish tank in his house, along with two {{p|Luvdisc}}. It first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

None of Corsola's moves are known.}}

===Ride Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kukui
|pkmn=Wailmer
|type1=Water
|img=Sophocles Kiawe Wailmer.png
|cap=A Poké Ride Wailmer
|epnum=SM005
|epname=Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride]] {{p|Wailmer}} around [[Melemele Island]].

None of Wailmer's moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{alola color light}}|bordercolor={{alola color}}
|ja=中川慶一 ''[[Keiichi Nakagawa]]'' 藤村知可 ''[[Chika Fujimura]]'' (young)
|en=[[Abe Goldfarb]]
|cs=Martin Kubačák
|da=Troels Toya
|fi=Ilkka Villi ([[SM001]]-[[SM068]], [[SM078]]-present) Tuukka Leppänen ([[SM069]]-[[SM076]])
|el=Φώτης Πετρίδης ''Fotis Petridis''
|it=Paolo De Santis
|pl=Jan Staszczyk
|pt_br=Cláudio Galvan
|ru=Даниил Эльдаров ''Daniil Eldarov''
|es_la=Daniel Lacy
|es_eu=Juan Antonio García Sainz de la Maza
|th=อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantagun''
|tr=Ali Hocaoğlu
|vi=Hồ Tiến Đạt
}}

==Trivia==
* Professor Kukui is the only {{pkmn|Professor}} not shown giving out any [[starter Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{alola color light}}; border:3px solid #{{alola color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ククイ博士 ''Dr. Kukui''
| From ''kukui'' (Hawaiian for the {{wp|Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut}}, the {{wp|List of U.S. state trees|state tree}} of Hawaii)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, Italian
| Professor Kukui
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Professeur Euphorbe
| From ''euphorbe'' ({{wp|Euphorbia|spurge}}). Both the candlenut and the spurges are in the ''{{wp|Euphorbiaceae}}'' family.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 쿠쿠이박사 ''Kukui-{{tt|baksa|Dr.}}''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 庫庫伊博士 / 库库伊博士 ''Dr. Kùkùyī''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 庫庫伊博士 ''Dr. Fufuyī''
| Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish, Czech, Polish
| Profesor Kukui
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Finnish
| Professori Kukui
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Professor Nogueira
| From ''nogueira-de-iguape'' ({{wp|Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut}}). ''Nogueira'' is also a common Brazilian surname.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Профессор Кекеи ''Professor Kekei''
| Similar to English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Giáo sư Kukui
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Turkish
| Profesör Kukui
| From English name
|}

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{{Season Infobox
|background={{sun color}}
|cellcolor={{moon color light}}
|name=Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends
|image=Season 22 logo.png
|size=240
|number=22
|opening=The Challenge of Life
|numeps=54
|region=Alola
|series=Sun & Moon
|prev=Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures
|next=
}}

'''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends''' is the twenty-second [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is the third  season of ''[[Sun & Moon series|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. The season follows {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} as he continues his {{pkmn|journey}}, attending the [[Pokémon School]] in the [[Alola]] [[region]].

In {{pmin|the United States}}, it premiered on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Disney XD}} on March 23, 2019 with the dub premiere of ''[[SM093|Lillier and the Staff!]]''. In {{pmin|Canada}}, it debuted on March 2, 2019 on Teletoon.

It is preceded by [[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]].

==Blurb==

Ash has completed three of his four grand trials in the Alola region, and more adventures await as he and his classmates acquire new Z-Crystals, make new Pokémon friends, and learn how to Mantine Surf! In their role as Ultra Guardians, the Pokémon School students take on an important mission to protect Wela Volcano. Ash meets a new rival, Hau, whose Dartrix offers Rowlet quite a challenge. Even Rotom Dex gets an adventure of its own when our heroes visit the set of its favorite TV show! And Professor Kukui's dream of starting a Pokémon League in Alola just might be getting closer to reality...

==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their sixth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission. ([[SM095]])
* [[Jessie]] tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} that starts to follow her around. {{an|Bewear}} is revealed to be Stufful's mother. ([[SM096]])
* Ash meets [[Hau]] for the first time. ([[SM097]])
* Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} are transported to the [[Ultra Ruin]], where they help {{al|Dia}} stop the {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Guzzlord}} by sending it through an [[Ultra Wormhole]] before returning to [[Alola]]. ([[SM100]] - [[SM101]])
* {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} travel to [[Alola]] to visit Ash and his classmates, as a surprise organized by {{an|Lana}}. ([[SM102]] - [[SM103]])
* Ash and his classmates travel to [[Poni Island]]. ([[SM104]] - [[SM109]])
** {{an|Sophocles}} reveals that he is planning to [[Evolution|evolve]] his {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} and learns that he can do so in [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. ([[SM104]])
** Ash learns that Poni Island doesn't currently have an [[Island Kahuna]], as the previous one retired due to ill health, so he decides to find and battle {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Tapu Fini}} for his [[Island challenge|grand trial]] instead. ([[SM104]])
** Ash and his classmates meet [[Hapu]] for the first time, learning that Hapu is the granddaughter of the Island's second-most recent Kahuna, [[Sofu]]. ([[SM104]])
** Ash meets [[Plumeria]], the Admin of [[Team Skull]], for the first time. ([[SM104]])
** {{an|Gladion}} reveals that [[Mohn|his father]] disappeared through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. ([[SM105]])
** Lana receives a [[Primarium Z]] from [[Ida]]. ([[SM106]])
** {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Tapu Fini}} accepts Hapu as the new [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]]. ([[SM108]])
** Mallow befriends a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}}, who agrees to stay with her until it has to fly away. ([[SM108]])
** {{an|Lillie}} and Gladion learn that [[Mohn|their father]] is still alive somewhere, and Gladion leaves to inform {{an|Lusamine}}. ([[SM108]])
** [[Hapu]] officially becomes the new [[Island Kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]]. ([[SM109]])
* Hapu offers Ash a [[type]]-specific [[Z-Crystal]] of his choice as his prize. {{AP|Pikachu}} picks the [[Steelium Z]]. ([[SM109]])
* Ash and {{ashcl}} reunite with {{an|Professor Kukui}} and return to [[Melemele Island]]. ([[SM109]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} meet [[Kahili]] for the first time. ([[SM110]])
* {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, and {{TRT}} encounter a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan|group of wild Meltan}}. ([[SM111]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their seventh [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Pheromosa}} and {{pkmn2|released|releasing}} it back into [[Ultra Space]]. ([[SM114]])
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} officially announces the first-ever [[Alola League]], whose winner will become [[Alola]]'s first-ever {{pkmn|Champion}}. The {{pkmn|League Conference}} is revealed to be held at a [[Manalo Stadium|yet-to-be-completed stadium]] near [[Aether Paradise]]. ([[SM115]])
* Ash, {{ashcl}}, and Team Rocket meet the [[Team Skull]] Boss [[Guzma]] and [[Plumeria]] for the first time. ([[SM115]])
* The [[Aether Foundation]] begins to search for [[Mohn]]. ([[SM116]])
* {{an|Sophocles}} participates in a [[Vikavolt race]] and wins, earning a [[Buginium Z]] as a reward. He also receives a [[Z-Ring]] from [[Hapu]]. ([[SM119]])
* Mallow receives an old [[Z-Ring]] from Oranguru, which [[Olivia]] cleans up and repairs before giving it back to her. ([[SM121]])
* The {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan|wild Meltan}} are revealed to be multiplying. ([[SM124]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their eighth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, and attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, but fail as it slices the [[Beast Ball]] to pieces. Kartana opens itself its own [[Ultra Wormhole]], allowing it to return home. ([[SM124]])
* Ash receives a [[Firium Z]] from a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}}. ([[SM125]])
[[File:S22 poster.png|thumb|150px|Poster for the season]]

===Party changes===
====Additions====
* [[Sandy|Lana's Eevee (Nicknamed Sandy)]] ([[SM099]])
* [[Brock's Comfey]] ([[SM102]])
* [[Ash's Meltan]] ([[SM112]])

====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Sophocles's {{p|Charjabug}} → {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} ([[SM106]])
* Lana's {{p|Popplio}} → {{TP|Lana|Brionne}} ([[SM106]])
* Lana's {{p|Brionne}} → {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} ([[SM120]])


===Trials===
Ash clears the following {{DL|Island challenge|trials}}:
* {{isl|Poni}} grand trial ([[SM109]])
Kiawe clears the following trials:
* {{isl|Poni}} trial ([[SM107]])
Mallow clears the following trials:
* Forest Pokémon Café trial ([[SM121]])
Gladion clears the following trials:
* {{isl|Poni}} grand trial ([[SM127]])

==Episodes==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Alola}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Epicode
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Episode Title
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}; width: 20px" | #
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM093]] || ''Lillier and the Staff!'' || 1
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM094]] || ''A Haunted House for Everyone!'' || 2
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM095]] || ''Sparking Confusion!'' || 3
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM096]] || ''Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!'' || 4
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM097]] || ''No Stone Unturned!'' || 5
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM098]] || ''Bright Lights, Big Changes!'' || 6
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM099]] || ''We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!'' || 7
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM100]] || ''Battling the Beast Within!'' || 8
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM101]] || ''Parallel Friendships!'' || 9
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM102]] || ''Alola, Alola!'' || 10
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM103]] || ''Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!'' || 11
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM104]] || ''That's Some Spicy Island Research!'' || 12
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM105]] || ''Showdown on Poni Island!'' || 13
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM106]] || ''Evolving Research!'' || 14
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM107]] || ''Run, Heroes, Run!'' || 15
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM108]] || ''Memories in the Mist!'' || 16
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM109]] || ''A Grand Debut!'' || 17
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM110]] || ''Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!'' || 18
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM111]] || ''Show Me the Metal!'' || 19
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM112]] || ''Got Meltan?'' || 20
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM113]] || ''This Magik Moment!'' || 21
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM114]] || ''Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!'' || 22
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM115]] || ''The Dealer of Destruction!'' || 23
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM116]] || ''The Secret Princess!'' || 24
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM117]] || ''Drawn with the Wind!'' || 25
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM118]] || ''Aiming for the Top Floor!'' || 26
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM119]] || ''A High-Speed Awakening!'' || 27
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM120]] || ''The One That Didn't Get Away!'' || 28
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM121]] || ''A Recipe for Success!'' || 29
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM122]] || ''Spying for the Big Guy!'' || 30
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM123]] || ''A Fiery Training Camp Trick!'' || 31
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM124]] || ''Living on the Cutting Edge!'' || 32
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM125]] || ''A Timeless Encounter!'' || 33
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM126]] || ''Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!'' || 34
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM127]] || ''Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!'' || 35
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM128]] || ''League Offenders and Defenders!'' || 36
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM129]] || ''Battle Royal 151'' || 37
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM130]] || ''Battling Besties!'' || 38
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundybottom" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}; height: 3px" |
|}

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color={{moon color light}}|bordercolor={{sun color}}
|nl={{tt|Pokémon de serie: Zon & Maan—Ultra Legendes|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Pokémon, la série : Soleil et Lune – Ultra-Légendes|Pokémon, the series: Sun and Moon – Ultra Legends}}
|de={{tt|Pokémon – Die TV-Serie: Sonne & Mond – Ultra-Legenden|Pokémon – The TV Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends}}
|it={{tt|La serie Pokémon Sole e Luna - Ultraleggende|The Pokémon Sun and Moon series - Ultra Legends}}
|he={{tt|פוקימון - הסדרה: שמש וירח – אגדות אולטרה|Pokémon - The Series: Sun and Moon – Ultra Legends}}
|es_la={{tt|La serie Pokémon Sol y Luna - Ultraleyendas|The Pokémon Sun and Moon series - Ultra Legends}}
|es_eu={{tt|La serie Pokémon Sol y Luna - Ultraleyendas|The Pokémon Sun and Moon series - Ultra Legends}}
|pt_br={{tt|Pokémon, a série: Sol e Lua – Ultralendas|Pokémon, the series: Sun and Moon – Ultra Legends}}
}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-tv-seasons/season-22/ Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends page at Pokémon.com]

{{US Seasons}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Anime seasons|22]]
[[Category:Sun & Moon series episodes|*22]]

[[de:Staffel 22]]
[[es:Vigesimosegunda temporada]]
[[fr:Saison 22]]
[[it:Pokémon Sole e Luna - Ultraleggende]]

S22

2019-10-09T04:22:41Z

Da Pika: /* Trials */

{{Season Infobox
|background={{sun color}}
|cellcolor={{moon color light}}
|name=Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends
|image=Season 22 logo.png
|size=240
|number=22
|opening=The Challenge of Life
|numeps=54
|region=Alola
|series=Sun & Moon
|prev=Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures
|next=
}}

'''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends''' is the twenty-second [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is the third  season of ''[[Sun & Moon series|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. The season follows {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} as he continues his {{pkmn|journey}}, attending the [[Pokémon School]] in the [[Alola]] [[region]].

In {{pmin|the United States}}, it premiered on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Disney XD}} on March 23, 2019 with the dub premiere of ''[[SM093|Lillier and the Staff!]]''. In {{pmin|Canada}}, it debuted on March 2, 2019 on Teletoon.

It is preceded by [[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]].

==Blurb==

Ash has completed three of his four grand trials in the Alola region, and more adventures await as he and his classmates acquire new Z-Crystals, make new Pokémon friends, and learn how to Mantine Surf! In their role as Ultra Guardians, the Pokémon School students take on an important mission to protect Wela Volcano. Ash meets a new rival, Hau, whose Dartrix offers Rowlet quite a challenge. Even Rotom Dex gets an adventure of its own when our heroes visit the set of its favorite TV show! And Professor Kukui's dream of starting a Pokémon League in Alola just might be getting closer to reality...

==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their sixth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission. ([[SM095]])
* [[Jessie]] tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} that starts to follow her around. {{an|Bewear}} is revealed to be Stufful's mother. ([[SM096]])
* Ash meets [[Hau]] for the first time. ([[SM097]])
* Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} are transported to the [[Ultra Ruin]], where they help {{al|Dia}} stop the {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Guzzlord}} by sending it through an [[Ultra Wormhole]] before returning to [[Alola]]. ([[SM100]] - [[SM101]])
* {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} travel to [[Alola]] to visit Ash and his classmates, as a surprise organized by {{an|Lana}}. ([[SM102]] - [[SM103]])
* Ash and his classmates travel to [[Poni Island]]. ([[SM104]] - [[SM109]])
** {{an|Sophocles}} reveals that he is planning to [[Evolution|evolve]] his {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} and learns that he can do so in [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. ([[SM104]])
** Ash learns that Poni Island doesn't currently have an [[Island Kahuna]], as the previous one retired due to ill health, so he decides to find and battle {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Tapu Fini}} for his [[Island challenge|grand trial]] instead. ([[SM104]])
** Ash and his classmates meet [[Hapu]] for the first time, learning that Hapu is the granddaughter of the Island's second-most recent Kahuna, [[Sofu]]. ([[SM104]])
** Ash meets [[Plumeria]], the Admin of [[Team Skull]], for the first time. ([[SM104]])
** {{an|Gladion}} reveals that [[Mohn|his father]] disappeared through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. ([[SM105]])
** Lana receives a [[Primarium Z]] from [[Ida]]. ([[SM106]])
** {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Tapu Fini}} accepts Hapu as the new [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]]. ([[SM108]])
** Mallow befriends a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}}, who agrees to stay with her until it has to fly away. ([[SM108]])
** {{an|Lillie}} and Gladion learn that [[Mohn|their father]] is still alive somewhere, and Gladion leaves to inform {{an|Lusamine}}. ([[SM108]])
** [[Hapu]] officially becomes the new [[Island Kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]]. ([[SM109]])
* Hapu offers Ash a [[type]]-specific [[Z-Crystal]] of his choice as his prize. {{AP|Pikachu}} picks the [[Steelium Z]]. ([[SM109]])
* Ash and {{ashcl}} reunite with {{an|Professor Kukui}} and return to [[Melemele Island]]. ([[SM109]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} meet [[Kahili]] for the first time. ([[SM110]])
* {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, and {{TRT}} encounter a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan|group of wild Meltan}}. ([[SM111]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their seventh [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Pheromosa}} and {{pkmn2|released|releasing}} it back into [[Ultra Space]]. ([[SM114]])
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} officially announces the first-ever [[Alola League]], whose winner will become [[Alola]]'s first-ever {{pkmn|Champion}}. The {{pkmn|League Conference}} is revealed to be held at a [[Manalo Stadium|yet-to-be-completed stadium]] near [[Aether Paradise]]. ([[SM115]])
* Ash, {{ashcl}}, and Team Rocket meet the [[Team Skull]] Boss [[Guzma]] and [[Plumeria]] for the first time. ([[SM115]])
* The [[Aether Foundation]] begins to search for [[Mohn]]. ([[SM116]])
* {{an|Sophocles}} participates in a [[Vikavolt race]] and wins, earning a [[Buginium Z]] as a reward. He also receives a [[Z-Ring]] from [[Hapu]]. ([[SM119]])
* Mallow receives an old [[Z-Ring]] from Oranguru, which [[Olivia]] cleans up and repairs before giving it back to her. ([[SM121]])
* The {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan|wild Meltan}} are revealed to be multiplying. ([[SM124]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their eighth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, and attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, but fail as it slices the [[Beast Ball]] to pieces. Kartana opens itself its own [[Ultra Wormhole]], allowing it to return home. ([[SM124]])
* Ash receives a [[Firium Z]] from a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}}. ([[SM125]])
[[File:S22 poster.png|thumb|150px|Poster for the season]]

===Party changes===
====Additions====
* [[Sandy|Lana's Eevee]] ([[SM099]])
* [[Brock's Comfey]] ([[SM102]])
* [[Ash's Meltan]] ([[SM112]])

====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Sophocles's {{p|Charjabug}} → {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} ([[SM106]])
* Lana's {{p|Popplio}} → {{TP|Lana|Brionne}} ([[SM106]])
* Lana's {{p|Brionne}} → {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} ([[SM120]])


===Trials===
Ash clears the following {{DL|Island challenge|trials}}:
* {{isl|Poni}} grand trial ([[SM109]])
Kiawe clears the following trials:
* {{isl|Poni}} trial ([[SM107]])
Mallow clears the following trials:
* Forest Pokémon Café trial ([[SM121]])
Gladion clears the following trials:
* {{isl|Poni}} grand trial ([[SM127]])

==Episodes==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Alola}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Epicode
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Episode Title
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}; width: 20px" | #
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM093]] || ''Lillier and the Staff!'' || 1
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM094]] || ''A Haunted House for Everyone!'' || 2
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM095]] || ''Sparking Confusion!'' || 3
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM096]] || ''Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!'' || 4
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM097]] || ''No Stone Unturned!'' || 5
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM098]] || ''Bright Lights, Big Changes!'' || 6
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM099]] || ''We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!'' || 7
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM100]] || ''Battling the Beast Within!'' || 8
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM101]] || ''Parallel Friendships!'' || 9
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM102]] || ''Alola, Alola!'' || 10
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM103]] || ''Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!'' || 11
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM104]] || ''That's Some Spicy Island Research!'' || 12
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM105]] || ''Showdown on Poni Island!'' || 13
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM106]] || ''Evolving Research!'' || 14
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM107]] || ''Run, Heroes, Run!'' || 15
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM108]] || ''Memories in the Mist!'' || 16
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM109]] || ''A Grand Debut!'' || 17
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM110]] || ''Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!'' || 18
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM111]] || ''Show Me the Metal!'' || 19
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM112]] || ''Got Meltan?'' || 20
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM113]] || ''This Magik Moment!'' || 21
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM114]] || ''Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!'' || 22
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM115]] || ''The Dealer of Destruction!'' || 23
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM116]] || ''The Secret Princess!'' || 24
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM117]] || ''Drawn with the Wind!'' || 25
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM118]] || ''Aiming for the Top Floor!'' || 26
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM119]] || ''A High-Speed Awakening!'' || 27
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM120]] || ''The One That Didn't Get Away!'' || 28
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM121]] || ''A Recipe for Success!'' || 29
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM122]] || ''Spying for the Big Guy!'' || 30
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM123]] || ''A Fiery Training Camp Trick!'' || 31
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM124]] || ''Living on the Cutting Edge!'' || 32
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM125]] || ''A Timeless Encounter!'' || 33
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM126]] || ''Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!'' || 34
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM127]] || ''Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!'' || 35
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM128]] || ''League Offenders and Defenders!'' || 36
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM129]] || ''Battle Royal 151'' || 37
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[SM130]] || ''Battling Besties!'' || 38
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundybottom" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}; height: 3px" |
|}

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color={{moon color light}}|bordercolor={{sun color}}
|nl={{tt|Pokémon de serie: Zon & Maan—Ultra Legendes|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Pokémon, la série : Soleil et Lune – Ultra-Légendes|Pokémon, the series: Sun and Moon – Ultra Legends}}
|de={{tt|Pokémon – Die TV-Serie: Sonne & Mond – Ultra-Legenden|Pokémon – The TV Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends}}
|it={{tt|La serie Pokémon Sole e Luna - Ultraleggende|The Pokémon Sun and Moon series - Ultra Legends}}
|he={{tt|פוקימון - הסדרה: שמש וירח – אגדות אולטרה|Pokémon - The Series: Sun and Moon – Ultra Legends}}
|es_la={{tt|La serie Pokémon Sol y Luna - Ultraleyendas|The Pokémon Sun and Moon series - Ultra Legends}}
|es_eu={{tt|La serie Pokémon Sol y Luna - Ultraleyendas|The Pokémon Sun and Moon series - Ultra Legends}}
|pt_br={{tt|Pokémon, a série: Sol e Lua – Ultralendas|Pokémon, the series: Sun and Moon – Ultra Legends}}
}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-tv-seasons/season-22/ Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends page at Pokémon.com]

{{US Seasons}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Anime seasons|22]]
[[Category:Sun & Moon series episodes|*22]]

[[de:Staffel 22]]
[[es:Vigesimosegunda temporada]]
[[fr:Saison 22]]
[[it:Pokémon Sole e Luna - Ultraleggende]]