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SM141

2020-05-27T18:03:17Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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title_en=Exhibition Unmasked! |
title_ja=ファイナルバトル！サトシ対ククイ！！ |
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broadcast_us=February 1, 2020 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|141}}
* {{BMGf|271633|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|272198|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|278503|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Exhibition Unmasked!''' (Japanese: '''ファイナルバトル！サトシ対ククイ！！''' ''Final Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS Kukui!!'') is the 141st episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,080th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 29, 2019 and in the United States on February 1, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Masked Royal is finally unmasked—he’s Professor Kukui! It’s time for the Alola Pokémon League’s exhibition match, and Ash is more excited than ever to battle his mentor in a six-versus-six Full Battle. First up are Torracat and Incineroar, and when Incineroar’s Blast Burn attack pelts Torracat with overwhelming flames, Torracat surprises everyone by absorbing the fire into its own body! But the heat becomes too much for Torracat, and it retreats from battle for the time being. Ash then sends out Lycanroc, who uses a shard from its Stone Edge attack to land a blow on Incineroar. Professor Kukui responds by sending out Braviary—what will happen next?

==Plot==
Following {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s revelation that he is Masked Royal, {{Ash}} is momentarily stunned, but is nevertheless excited that he will battle Kukui in the {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} tomorrow. Kukui promises to have the battlefield set up for tomorrow and requests a [[Full Battle]], prompting Ash to add {{AP|Naganadel}} to his [[Party|team]] for a full set of six. Kukui urges Ash to give it his all, finishing off with his signature Masked Royal pose. Meanwhile, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} observes the scene from above the [[Manalo Stadium]].

The next day, [[Caster]] welcomes the gathered spectators to the long-anticipated exhibition clash between [[Alola]]'s first {{pkmn|Champion}} Ash versus the Masked Royal, making his true identity of Professor Kukui now public knowledge. In the lead-up, Ash has {{AP|Melmetal}} perfect its {{m|Double Iron Bash}} technique by spinning around rapidly. Melmetal launches both of its fists into a tree, emitting a lot of force. {{Rotom}} offers its analysis, reporting that Melmetal's speed and force have vastly improved. Ash turns his attention to {{AP|Torracat}} and hypes it up for a battle and yet another chance for it to showcase its strengths against [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]]. Meanwhile, Kukui and Incineroar are meditating to sharpen their focuses. Burnet confronts her husband, admitting that she is annoyed that as a fan, she should have realized that Kukui was the Masked Royal. She wishes him all the best regardless, and calls for him to give everyone a great show.

The Manalo Stadium erupts with cheers as Ash and Kukui make their way onto the battlefield. [[Hala]] prepares to [[Battle judge|referee]] the match, stating that the battle will be a six-on-six match, with substitutions permitted. Reminding that the battle will be over when all Pokémon on one side are defeated, Hala expects a great battle from both fighters. Ash and Kukui shake hands, then take their positions. Caster calls for everyone to turn their attentions to the overhead screen, which will keep track of the battle’s progression.

{{AP|Pikachu}} is raring to go, but Ash decides to call Torracat onto the field first, much to Pikachu's disappointment. Kukui predicted the selection, so he sends out Torracat's rival, Incineroar. Torracat's bell starts ringing, making clear that it is fired up for the round. Hala properly starts the battle, and Ash has Torracat rush forward with a {{m|Flame Charge}}. Incineroar bolsters its strength with {{m|Bulk Up}} and takes the brunt, sending Torracat backwards. Torracat sprints into action with another Flame Charge, and its increased {{stat|speed}} helps it dodge a retaliatory {{m|Darkest Lariat}}. With Incineroar's back turned, Torracat leaps in for a {{m|Fire Fang}}, though it gets knocked away by Incineroar. Torracat recovers and encircles Incineroar with an increasingly fast Flame Charge. However, a {{m|Throat Chop}} knocks Torracat away and finally breaks the ring of fire. Incineroar rushes to attacks it opponent again, but Torracat lashes it with a {{m|Fire Blast}}.

Kukui is fully aware of Ash's speed-increasing strategy, and declares that Incineroar has no blind spots because of its [[Battle Royal]] training. Kukui orders Incineroar to use {{m|Blast Burn}}. As the fireball approaches, Torracat's bell starts to chime and it runs directly into the attack. Ash realizes Torracat's plan is to absorb the power from the Blast Burn, so he has Torracat carry out its plan. Surprisingly, Torracat manages to absorb the entire Blast Burn into its bell, much to everyone else's surprise. Torracat bides its time to charge up the flame energy swirling through its body. Ash calls for Torracat to launch its own impromptu attack, "Blast Torracat", but the strategy backfires as smoke begins to billow from Torracat's bell. Torracat struggles with the searing pain and exhaustion, so Ash calls it back to its {{i|Poké Ball}} to recover.

Kukui decides to keep Incineroar on the field, so Ash sends out {{AP|Lycanroc}}. With Incineroar still {{status|recharging}} from using Blast Burn, Lycanroc lands a direct hit on it with {{m|Accelerock}}. Lycanroc instantly follows up with {{m|Stone Edge}}, but at that moment, Incineroar finishes recharging and spins into action with Darkest Lariat, breaking the oncoming attack into shards. Kukui is startled as Ash orders Lycanroc to grab one of the Stone Edge shards with its jaws. Incineroar counters with a Throat Chop, but Lycanroc still emerges unscathed and has managed to injure Incineroar's arm with the pointed stone. At this, Kukui switches Incineroar out for his {{p|Braviary}}. Ash is confident Lycanroc can continue, so the he keeps it out. Braviary unleashes a {{m|Rock Slide}}, with Ash and Lycanroc bracing themselves for the incoming attack.

==Major events==

[[File:SM141 Ash VS Kukui.png|thumb|220px|Ash facing Kukui]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s identity as the Masked Royal becomes public knowledge.
* {{Ash}} and Professor Kukui decide to make their {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} a [[Full Battle]].
* {{AP|Naganadel}} rejoins {{Ash}}'s [[party]].
* Ash begins his exhibition match against Professor Kukui.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM141.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Caster]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM141.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Naganadel}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{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|Litten}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}}; flashback)
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Naganadel}} ({{OP|Ash|Naganadel}}; rejoins)
* {{p|Melmetal}} ({{OP|Ash|Melmetal}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}; flashback)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}; flashback)
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}})
* {{p|Braviary}} ({{an|Professor Kukui}}'s)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
* {{p|Bounsweet}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Buneary}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diglett}} (Trainers'; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; ×2)
* {{p|Shellder}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sandygast}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Drifloon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Staryu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bagon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Elekid}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Stufful}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Kirlia}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Espeon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Politoed}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Herdier}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Caterpie}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Goomy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lillipup}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Castform}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charjabug}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Spinda}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zorua}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Lele}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Bulu}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Fini}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Fletchling}}
* {{p|Wingull}} (×3)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} does {{an|Professor Kukui}} send out first in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Choices: {{p|Lucario}}, {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}, {{p|Trevenant}}, {{p|Braviary}}
** Answer: Incineroar
* Although [[SM140]] and [[SM142]]'s Japanese titles were fully announced on September 5, 2019, this episode's Japanese title was not publicly unveiled until September 21, over two weeks later. This was done to avoid spoiling the fact that {{Ash}} would win the [[Manalo Conference]].
* With this episode, the {{series|Sun & Moon}} becomes the first [[series]] to surpass [[XY series|the preceding series]] in terms of total episode count.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Zorua}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', 296 episodes ago.
* Ash's strategy of having {{AP|Lycanroc}} grab a piece of its {{m|Stone Edge}} and use it to attack is similar to the strategy he used with his {{AP|Krokorok}} in ''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]''.
* This episode was followed by a preview for the [[new series]].
* [[Professor Burnet]] and {{an|Faba}} narrate the preview for [[SM142|the next episode]].
* Ash, {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{AP|Naganadel}} read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English [[dub]].

===Errors===
* When the Masked Royal's true identity is revealed as Kukui, Faba is seen in great shock and surprise, [[SM090|despite already knowing]] that Kukui is the Masked Royal.
* When Professor Burnet collapses after seeing {{an|Professor Kukui}} without his Masked Royal mask, her nose and eyebrows are missing.
* When Incineroar is sent out, the black stripes on its torso are miscolored red. This error is fixed in the dub.

<gallery>
SM141 error.png|The Incineroar error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|最終對戰！小智VS庫庫伊！！|Final Battle! Ash VS Kukui!!}}
|nl={{tt|Een vriendschappelijke match zonder masker!|A friendly match without a mask!}}
|ko={{tt|파이널 배틀! 지우VS쿠쿠이!!|Final Battle! Ash VS Kukui!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Exibição desmascarada!|Exhibition unmasked!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Exhibición desenmascarada!|Exhibition unmasked!}}
}}
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SM140

2020-05-26T12:31:06Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM139 |
prevtitle=Enter the Champion! |
nextcode=SM141 |
nexttitle=Exhibition Unmasked! |
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altepcode=EP1079 |
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title_en=Z-Move Showdown! |
title_ja=アクジキング襲来！Zワザ大決戦！！ |
title_ja_trans=Akuziking Invasion! The Great Z-Move Battle!! |
broadcast_jp=September 22, 2019 |
broadcast_us=January 25, 2020 |
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]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|140}}
* {{BMGf|271631|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|272055|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|278314|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Z-Move Showdown!''' (Japanese: '''アクジキング襲来！Zワザ大決戦！！''' ''{{tt|Akuziking|Guzzlord}} Invasion! The Great Z-Move Battle!!'') is the 140th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,079th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 22, 2019 and in the United States on January 25, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Just as Ash is crowned Champion of the Alola Pokémon League, an Ultra Wormhole opens above the stadium, and an angry Guzzlord appears! Ash had battled it previously in a parallel world, so he tells Alola’s island kahunas about the Ultra Beast’s weak spot. But before they know it, two more Guzzlord appear! The kahunas and Pokémon School class leap into Z-Move action to defeat the first two, while Ash, Pikachu, and the Masked Royal reunite with Naganadel—formerly Poipole—and use Gigavolt Havoc to send the third one packing. The resulting explosion blows off the Masked Royal’s mask, revealing his true identity: Professor Kukui!

==Plot==
Upon seeing the {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that [[SM139|fell]] out of an [[Ultra Wormhole]], {{an|Professor Kukui|the Masked Royal}} realizes that this is the {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} which {{Ash}} had [[SM100|previously]] [[SM101|encountered]] in [[Ultra Ruin|an alternate world]]. Overhearing this, Ash is curious as to how the Masked Royal would know this, prompting the Masked Royal to backtrack and quickly lie, saying Kukui told him. Aware of the dangers posed by Guzzlord, [[Wicke]] transforms the stadium viewing box into a communications room. {{an|Lusamine}} takes control of the situation and orders the audience to evacuate [[Manalo Stadium]] and make their way over to the port in a calm manner.

The Masked Royal asks for assistance in handling Guzzlord; and Ash, {{ashcl}}, {{an|Gladion}}, and [[Hau]] volunteer. Suddenly, {{TRT}} breaks through the stadium field in their deluxe [[Team Rocket's mechas|Bewear robot]] to steal everyone's Pokémon, not noticing the Guzzlord at first. Guzzlord, however, promptly swats them away with its claw, bringing their stealing scheme to an abrupt end. The four [[Island Kahuna]]s also step in, urging the boys to evacuate along with everyone else. Ash demands to stay and tells them Guzzlord's only weakness is the second face above its big mouth.

Team Rocket's mecha stands back up, and the trio uses a rocket-propelled "{{m|Double-Edge}}" missile to latch themselves onto Guzzlord, but it knocks the mecha into the sky. As it descends, Guzzlord opens its mouth wide with the intention of eating Team Rocket. Just then, {{an|Bewear}}, with {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} on her back, arrives and punches it. Bewear then grabs Guzzlord by the tail and tosses it over the stadium walls, inadvertently taking Team Rocket's mecha with it. The Island Kahunas are bewildered, but proceed to follow it.

Meanwhile, the Masked Royal and the others help the audience evacuate the stadium, to the ports. Suddenly, [[Professor Burnet]] detects signs of another Ultra Wormhole, and Wicke reveals its location - near the shopping mall. {{an|Kiawe}}, Gladion and Hau gather, and witness the Ultra Wormhole opening as a {{Shiny}} Guzzlord appears. Gladion promises to hold it off by himself, though Kiawe and Hau refuse, admitting they wish to help him. Meanwhile, at the docks, the evacuation effort is going to plan. Ash prepares to say goodbye to {{an|Professor Oak}} and {{Delia|his mother}}, assuring them that he and Masked Royal will deal with the situation. Unexpectedly another Ultra Wormhole opens and a second Shiny Guzzlord makes an appearance, landing in the sea below. Ash and Masked Royal rush to face the new threat as it is blocking the evacuation ships from leaving the port.

The black Guzzlord attacks Bewear, who blocks the attack and hits it away, slamming it to the ground. {{MTR}} is impressed by Bewear's power, but [[Jessie]] reveals that they might not catch a single Pokémon before Bewear drags them away. So the trio decide to sneak away. As Stufful falls off from Bewear's back, its mother goes to pick it up only for Guzzlord to slam Bewear into a nearby wall. Guzzlord continues bashing Bewear, who is trying her level best to protect Stufful. The Rocket trio are heartbroken by this turn of the event, so they decide to step in to defend their dear friend from further injury. Team Rocket proudly recite their {{motto}} for the rampaging Guzzlord. In a complete role-reversal, the trio grab Bewear and Stufful, rocketing them to safety with their mecha. In Team Rocket and Bewear's place, the Island Kahuna prepare to face Guzzlord.

Meanwhile, Gladion tells Kiawe and Hau that he'll knock the Shiny Guzzlord down before they aim for its weak spot. [[Gladion's Lycanroc]] uses {{m|Stone Edge}} to knock Guzzlord off-balance. [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] uses {{m|Flamethrower}} and Hau's {{p|Decidueye}} fires a {{m|Razor Leaf}} directly at the second face. Though Guzzlord uses its arms to protect against their efforts. Seeing this, Hau has Decidueye use {{m|Spirit Shackle}} to hold Guzzlord in place, while Kiawe's Turtonator's tries a barrage of {{m|Focus Blast}}s, but both attacks do little and the Spirit Shackle arrows fails to hold. Gladion prepares to activate his [[Z-Ring]], though the three boys are sent backwards by Guzzlord's mighty roar. As Guzzlord steps forward to deal a blow with its claw, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Lana}} and {{an|Sophocles}} have their Pokémon fire {{m|Magical Leaf}}, {{m|Sparkling Aria}}, and {{m|Zap Cannon}} which effectively stops the Ultra Beast in its tracks. {{an|Lillie}} rushes onto the scene, as she and her friends brace themselves to deal with this Guzzlord together once and for all.

As the first Guzzlord closes in, [[Hapu]] has {{p|Mudsdale}} use {{m|Bulldoze}} to open a hole in the ground, trapping the threat. [[Olivia]]'s {{p|Lycanroc}} pelts Guzzlord with {{m|Rock Slide}}, followed with [[Nanu]]'s {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Persian}}'s {{m|Dark Pulse}}. [[Hala]] orders his {{p|Hariyama}} use {{m|Arm Thrust}}, which only pushes Guzzlord backward. Guzzlord, however, stands right up again and shouts as it readies its claw to strike the Island Kahuna and their Pokémon. The {{an|guardian deities}} soon appear to address the crisis, using a combined attack to intercept Guzzlord's claw. The Island Kahunas ask for the Guardian deities’ assistance, admitting they plan to use their combined Z-Moves to send Guzzlord back through the Ultra Wormhole. The Guardians comply, using their combined powers to immobilize Guzzlord. The four Kahunas follow through, combining their Z-Moves with Mudsdale's {{m|Tectonic Rage}} sending Guzzlord into the Ultra Wormhole. The Kahunas are relieved as the Wormhole instantly closes over. Similarly, Gladion and the others combine their Z-Moves, with the seven-colored rainbow beam of energy blasting their Shiny Guzzlord back into [[Ultra Space]].

At the docks, the Masked Royal calls out his {{p|Lucario}} to distract the remaining Shiny Guzzlord before Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} will attack. Lucario leaps ahead, striking Guzzlord with its {{m|Close Combat}} attack. Pikachu uses {{m|Electroweb}}, which only drapes over the Ultra Beast's head, before Lucario blasts it with a {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. Guzzlord is sent flying backwards and half of its begins to enter the Ultra Wormhole, however it is able to resist the force. Lucario approaches for another Close Combat, but it gets hit by Guzzlord as the Electroweb fades. Ash is coming to realize the strength of this Guzzlord as the Masked Royal recalls Lucario, admitting he doesn’t have any Pokémon that can use {{type|Electric}} moves.

Worse still, the Ultra Wormhole seals shut, making the task more difficult than before. Suddenly a giant stinger pierces through the night sky, opening up yet another Wormhole. This time, however, the Ultra Beast emerging from it is a {{AP|Naganadel}}. It hones in on Pikachu, who happily leaps into Naganadel's grasp. Judging by Pikachu's reaction and the [[Ultra Guardians]]' tag around its waist, Ash quickly realizes that this Naganadel is in fact his {{p|Poipole}}, which has since [[Evolution|evolved]]. Lusamine and her staff are taken aback by the surprising arrival. Ash's reunion is put on hold as Guzzlord rushes in to attack again. Naganadel replies with a Thunderbolt, which stops Guzzlord. At this, Masked Royal suggests it could use {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}. He reveals his own [[Electrium Z]] and asks for Naganadel to lend him its power, to which it complies. Ash and Masked Royal press their Z-Rings, passing the Z-Power to have Pikachu and Naganadel for a devastating double Gigavolt Havoc. Guzzlord tries to counter with its own attack, with the resulting energy wave ripping away Masked Royal's signature mask. The combined Z-Moves manage to overcome Guzzlord's counter maneuver and blasts the Ultra Beast into the open Wormhole. Pikachu and Naganadel cheer at their efforts. Ash turns to thank Masked Royal, but is stunned to see his signature mask is missing, revealing his true identity as Professor Kukui. The Professor only realizes his secret identity has finally been revealed after seeing Ash's reaction, much to his shock.

==Major events==

[[File:Masked Royal unmasked.png|thumb|220px|Ash discovering the Masked Royal's identity]]
* Two {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} appear from two other [[Ultra Wormhole]]s.
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} is revealed to own a {{p|Lucario}} and an [[Electrium Z]].
* {{Ash}}'s {{p|Poipole}} returns, having [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{AP|Naganadel}} and learned {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* Using Kukui's Electrium Z, Naganadel performs {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} for the first time.
* The three {{p|Guzzlord}} are defeated and sent back to [[Ultra Space]].
* Ash discovers that the Masked Royal is Professor Kukui.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Naganadel]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM140.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/Masked Royal}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Wicke]]
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Hau]]
* {{al|Dia}} (flashback)
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM140.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Machop}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Guzzlord}} ({{Shiny}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Poipole}} ({{OP|Ash|Naganadel}}; flashback)
* {{p|Naganadel}} (formerly {{OP|Ash|Naganadel}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; flashback)
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{an|Professor Kukui}}'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Hariyama}} ([[Hala]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ([[Olivia]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Persian}} ([[Nanu]]'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Mudsdale}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
* {{p|Zeraora}} ({{al|Dia}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Primeape}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Drifloon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ledyba}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sableye}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Clefairy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; flashback)
* {{p|Metang}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; flashback)
* {{p|Flygon}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; flashback)
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; flashback)
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; flashback)
* {{p|Noivern}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; flashback)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Lele}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Bulu}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Fini}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini|anime}})
* {{p|Solgaleo}} ({{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lunala}} ({{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Naganadel}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Space Naganadel|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Poipole}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Space Poipole|anime}}; multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Guzzlord}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|anime}})
* {{p|Guzzlord}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|anime}}; ×2; one {{pkmn2|giant}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''How many times are [[Z-Move]]s used in today's episode?''
** Host: [[Samson Oak]]
** Choices: 2, 5, 8, 13
** Answer: 13
*** As such, this episode contains the highest number of Z-Moves performed in a single episode.
* This marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} that:
** Two [[Shiny Pokémon]] of the same {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}} appear in one episode.
** A {{pkmn2|giant}} Shiny Pokémon appears.
** One of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} has evolved off-screen after being {{pkmn2|caught}}.
** {{TRT}} grabs {{an|Bewear}} during their blast-off, instead of the other way around.
* [[Type: Wild]] is used as an insert song when {{an|Gladion}}, [[Hau]], and {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}} each use a Z-Move on one of the {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord}}.
* During the title card sequence, a more serious theme, based on [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|There's Trouble!]], is used instead of the normal title card jingle.
* A character who appeared in this episode has a [[Anime character recycling|strong resemblance]] to one of the members of [[Team Twin Starmie]], who appeared in ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'' and ''[[SM041|Mounting an Electrifying Charge!]]''.
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} narrates the preview for the [[SM141|next episode]].
* In the English [[dub]], when Team Rocket tries to sneak away from {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, they say, "Slowly we turn... step by step, inch by inch." This may be a reference to a popular {{wp|vaudeville}} sketch titled "Slowly I Turned".
* The Guardian Deities used moves that have little to no effect on Guzzlord. Ironically, they are all part Fairy-type which Guzzlord has a 4x weakness to:
** [[Tapu Lele]] used [[Psybeam]] on [[Guzzlord]], even though it shouldn't have any effect on Guzzlord due to being part [[Dark-type]].
** The other Guardian Deities' attacks. [[Discharge]], [[Solar Beam]] and an unidentified [[Water-type]] move used by [[Tapu Koko]], [[Tapu Bulu]] and [[Tapu Fini]], respectively, are not very effective against [[Guzzlord]] due to it being part [[Dragon-type]].
===Errors===
* When {{p|Lucario}} is about to use {{m|Close Combat}} on one of the Shiny {{p|Guzzlord}}, one of its paws is briefly colored blue instead of black.
* When {{an|Lana}} performs her pose for {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}, part of the background is briefly colored gray on her right.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting the Z-Move names are edited out in the dub.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|惡食大王來襲！Ｚ招式大決戰！！|Guzzlord Invasion! The Great Z-Move Battle!!}}
|nl={{tt|Z-Move krachtmeting!|Z-Move Showdown!}}
|ko={{tt|악식킹의 습격! Z기술 대결전!!|Guzzlord Invasion! The Great Z-Move Battle!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Confronto de Movimentos Z!|Z-Move showdown!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Combate de movimientos Z!|Z-Move battle!}}
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2020-05-25T15:30:57Z

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prevtitle=Final Rivals! |
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nexttitle=Z-Move Showdown! |
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epcode=SM139 |
altepcode=EP1078 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Enter the Champion! |
title_ja=誕生！アローラの覇者！！ |
title_ja_trans=Birth! The Alola Champion!! |
broadcast_jp=September 15, 2019 |
broadcast_us=January 18, 2020 |
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=藤咲淳一 |
storyboardn=1 |
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director=毛利和昭 |
artn=1 |
art=山崎玲愛 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|139}}
* {{BMGf|271630|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|271894|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|277946|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Enter the Champion!''' (Japanese: '''誕生！アローラの覇者！！''' ''Birth! The Alola Champion!!'') is the 139th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,078th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2019 and in the United States on January 18, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As the Alola Pokémon League races toward the finish line, Gladion and Zoroark unleash the Z-Move Never-Ending Nightmare against Pikachu. But Pikachu stops in its tracks to meet the threat head-on with Breakneck Blitz: a strategy that’s pure Ash! The clash of Z-Moves leaves both Pokémon unable to battle, and Ash and Gladion both respond by sending out their Lycanroc for the final stretch of the match. The two Lycanroc battle to new levels of intensity, ending with a Counter-versus-Counter showdown—and a momentous, hard-earned win for Ash!

At long last, our hero is crowned the Champion of the first-ever Alola Pokémon League!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{an|Gladion}} continue their [[Manalo Conference]] finals {{pkmn|battle}}. {{p|Zoroark}} uses {{m|Night Daze}}, but {{AP|Pikachu}} counters with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Gladion follows up with {{m|Shadow Claw}}, and Pikachu uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to block it. Zoroark then uses Shadow Claw, eventually striking its foe. Pikachu dusts himself off in time to leap upwards to evade another Night Daze, but Zoroark lashes him with Shadow Claw as he descends towards the field. Gladion sees an opening and activates his [[Z-Power Ring]] to have Zoroark unleash the {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}}. The [[Z-Move]] plunges the arena into darkness and a multitude of eerie hands pursue Pikachu. With the dark hands seemingly inescapable, Ash orders Pikachu to counter with a Z-Move of his own. Using {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, Pikachu rushes through the wall of hands and strikes Zoroark. Gladion's Z-Move still connects, resulting in a large explosion that knocks both Pokémon out, leaving Ash and Gladion with one Pokémon each remaining. After [[recall]]ing their Pokémon, they return to their places and glare at each other. Ash compliments Gladion for being in perfect sync with Zoroark, while Gladion admits only Ash would be able to break through his Z-Move like that. Just then, the two boys burst into laughter, taking the audience by surprise. Ash soon catches his breath and tells Gladion that this was their best battle yet, with Gladion agreeing.

With that, the two sides decide to settle an old score, both sending out their {{p|Lycanroc}} as their final Pokémon. Ash and Gladion both start off with {{m|Stone Edge}}, canceling each other's efforts out. Ash orders his {{AP|Lycanroc}} to use {{m|Accelerock}}, which [[Gladion's Lycanroc]] intercepts with {{m|Counter}} before punching Ash's away. Gladion then goes for another Stone Edge, which Ash's Lycanroc evades by running alongside the attack, then goes to use {{m|Bite}}. Ash orders his Lycanroc to stop as he sees it readying another Counter. Gladion switches tactics and orders a new Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc dodges it. Ash orders his Lycanroc to charge ahead and continue attacking. It dodges an oncoming Stone Edge and prepares to lash its opponent with an Accelerock. Gladion orders another Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc jumps on top of the boulders and manages to hit Gladion's. Gladion's Lycanroc grins as it uses Counter to deliver an uppercut to Ash's Lycanroc, who is unable to dodge because of its momentum.

As both Lycanroc take heavy blows but continue to fight on, Gladion orders his Lycanroc to boost its power with {{m|Swords Dance}}, then follow up with {{m|Outrage}}. Ash's Lycanroc uses Stone Edge, but Gladion's Lycanroc smashes right through it with its Outrage. As Gladion's Lycanroc confronts Ash's, it is suddenly overcome by the Outrage's after-effects of {{status|confusion}}. Ash orders Lycanroc to use Bite, but Gladion's Lycanroc snaps out of its confusion after biting on its own paw, and it lands a hit with Counter. Gladion admits that he developed the confusion-snapping strategy to avoid calamity during a heated battle, much to Ash's astonishment.

Gladion calls for Stone Edge, while Ash has his Lycanroc chomp through the obstacles. Gladion's Lycanroc repeats its attack, prompting Ash's Lycanroc to use Accelerock to break through. It then charges at Gladion's Lycanroc, who immediately uses Counter. As it takes the blow, Ash has Lycanroc use its own Counter, which sends Gladion's Lycanroc to the stadium wall, defeating it in the process. Kukui declares Gladion's Lycanroc to be unable to battle and announces that the winner is Ash, making him the first official [[Alola League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. Ash is left speechless by the result, though Gladion affirms that Ash has indeed won the tournament and shakes his hand to congratulate him. Gladion suggests they battle again sometime, and Ash agrees to it.

Meanwhile, an underground {{TRT}} is surprised to see that Ash has won the League. [[Jessie]] then asks James if their mecha is finished; [[James]] puts on the final bolt and confirms it. The trio cheers as they prepare to plunder the League of every single Pokémon, etching their names into the history of [[Alola]]. Elsewhere, at [[Bewear's den]], the {{p|Oranguru}} robot is completely destroyed, while {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} and {{an|Bewear}} are nowhere to be seen.

At night, the awards ceremony takes place, with [[Professor Burnet]] disappointed that Kukui isn't there to see Ash's big moment. The Masked Royal steps onto the stage, gives Ash his trophy, and congratulates him on becoming Champion. Ash thanks him and adds that he is excited for [[SM141|tomorrow's exhibition match]]. Just then, [[Wicke]] detects an [[Ultra Wormhole]] signal directly over [[Manalo Stadium]]. The wormhole appears and expands, before an {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} emerges from it. The creature crashes into the stadium field below and reveals itself to be a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, much to Ash's alarm.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash winning.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the championship trophy]]
* {{an|Gladion}} is revealed to have obtained a [[Ghostium Z]].
* {{Ash}} and Gladion's battle ends in Ash's victory, making him the winner of the [[Manalo Conference]] and the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Alola]].
* A {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} appears from an [[Ultra Wormhole]], interrupting the awards ceremony.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM139.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/Masked Royal}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Ilima]]
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Mina]]
* [[Caster]]
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM139.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Chansey}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}) ''(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|Rockruff}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}}; flashback)
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ([[Olivia]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Guzzlord}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The last {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} standing in today's battle is...?''
** Host [[Professor Burnet]]
** Choices: [[Gladion's Lycanroc]], {{p|Zoroark}}, [[Ash's Lycanroc]], {{AP|Pikachu}}
** Answer: Ash's Lycanroc
* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} on January 12, 2020, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}.
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include [[Ash's Melmetal]].
* [[Type: Wild]] is used as an insert song when {{Ash}} and {{an|Gladion}} reminisce about the history of the rivalry between their respective {{p|Lycanroc}}.
* This is the first and only time Ash beats Gladion in a {{pkmn|battle}}, as previously, either Ash has lost against Gladion or their battle was interrupted.
* This marks the first time that Ash has won a [[Pokémon League Conference]], as well as the first time he has won a game-original {{pkmn|League}}.
* This episode has a number of similarities to ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', the previous time Ash reached the finals of a League Conference:
** Ash's final Pokémon has a unique form.
** The setting is a newly constructed stadium.
** His opponent is a recurring [[rival]] whom Ash had yet to defeat once.
** The awards ceremony is interrupted by a major Pokémon attack.
* This episode features the following flashbacks of Ash's Lycanroc and Gladion's Lycanroc:
** Ash's {{p|Rockruff}} battling Gladion's Lycanroc in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.
** Ash's Rockruff [[Evolution|evolving]] into Dusk Form Lycanroc in ''[[SM037|Rising From The Ruins!]]''.
** Ash's Lycanroc battling Gladion's Lycanroc in ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]''.
* This episode first aired just under a week shy of the twentieth anniversary of Ash's [[EP112|first Pokémon League victory]].
** Also, Ash's League victories both take place in a setting that consists of a tropical archipelago featuring [[regional form]]s of Pokémon and is overseen by a team of four primary Trainers that must be battled in the lead-up to the main competition. However, unlike the [[Orange League|Orange Crew]], the [[Island Kahuna]]s are not necessarily required to be battled in order to qualify for entry.
* During the Japanese [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment, a more serious theme, based on [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|There's Trouble!]], is used instead of the normal title card jingle.
* {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} all narrate the preview for the [[SM140|next episode]].
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the 1973 martial arts action film ''{{wp|Enter the Dragon}}''. This was also used for the title of [[EP112|a previous episode]]. Coincidentally, both episodes feature Ash winning a Pokémon League.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}} and {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}'s names are edited out in the dub.

==In other languages==
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|nl={{tt|Hier is de kampioen!|Here is the champion!}}
|ko={{tt|탄생! 알로라의 챔피언!!|Birth! Alola's Champion!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Eis o campeão!|Here is the champion!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La llegada del Campeón!|The arrival of the Champion!}}
}}
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2020-05-25T15:01:24Z

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM137 |
prevtitle=The Wisdom Not to Run!‎ |
nextcode=SM139 |
nexttitle=Enter the Champion! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
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epcode=SM138 |
altepcode=EP1077 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Final Rivals! |
title_ja=決勝戦！最強ライバル対決！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Finals! The Strongest Rival Showdown!! |
broadcast_jp=September 8, 2019 |
broadcast_us=January 11, 2020 |
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=藤咲淳一 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=齋藤徳明 |
directorn=1 |
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art=新城真 |
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epstaffpage=SM131-SM140 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|138}}
* {{BMGf|270966|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|271735|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|277904|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Final Rivals!''' (Japanese: '''決勝戦！最強ライバル対決！！''' ''The Finals! The Strongest Rival Showdown!!'') is the 138th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,077th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 8, 2019 and in the United States on January 11, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Alola Pokémon League finals are underway, with Ash facing off against Gladion! Delia and Professor Oak arrive before the match—just in time to see Meltan evolve into the powerful Melmetal! Melmetal’s strength is awesome, and it takes Gladion and Silvally by surprise on the battlefield. But when Silvally changes into a Fighting type, it soon leaves Melmetal unable to continue. Ash sends in Pikachu, who manages to take down Silvally with a creative strategy, but our heroes are in for a surprise of their own when Gladion’s second battling partner, Lycanroc, is revealed to be Zoroark instead! Now it’s Pikachu versus Zoroark, as the battle continues!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} greets {{Delia|his mother}}, [[Mimey]], and {{an|Professor Oak}} as their ship arrives at [[Manalo Stadium]]. Delia congratulates her son on reaching the [[Manalo Conference]] finals, while Oak admits he wants to see {{AP|Meltan}}. Ash introduces him to the sleeping Meltan, but when Oak takes it, Meltan responds with {{m|Flash Cannon}}. Then, Meltan jumps off Professor Oak's hand and starts spinning its nut, which emits sound-waves. Oak realizes this is the odd behavior that has been mentioned in the reports. At that moment, {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|hordes of Meltan}} emerge from the sea and gather around Ash's Meltan, whereupon they begin to dance together. The Meltan begin to create a strong electrical surge, and they eventually [[Evolution|evolve]] into a single {{AP|Melmetal}}.

Oak explains that Melmetal has only been described in old books, but it has not been mentioned that it is an amalgamation of multiple Meltan. The proud Melmetal begins spinning and hitting the water with its hands. Kukui claims this could be a new [[move]] and settles on the name {{m|Double Iron Bash}}. {{AP|Rowlet}} wakes up in shock to see Melmetal, but it soon nestles in its friend's central chest cavity. With Melmetal now on his team, Ash leads his Pokémon into a cheer for the upcoming finals match.

The next day, Ash's friends sit among the audience, along with their Pokémon, anticipating an intense match. Kukui steps onto the battlefield, taking his position as the grand final round's referee. Ash sets his hat before stepping onto the field. As Ash followed by {{an|Gladion}} take their positions, [[Caster]] recalls each of their paths to the finals. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} settle in below their food truck to watch the match. [[Jessie]] remarks that she should've been in the finals, but {{MTR}} admits that she went up against [[James]] earlier on. Jess then turns attention to James as he is putting the finishing touches to their latest mecha in time for the awards ceremony. The trio sneer and cackle as they imagine stealing all of the Pokémon at the Pokémon League. Back at [[Bewear's den]], {{an|Bewear}} and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} exit the hot spring for another snack break. However, the {{p|Oranguru}} robot starts to malfunction.
[[File:SM138 Ash VS Gladion 1.png|thumb|left|250px|Melmetal facing Silvally]]
Kukui, acting as the referee, announces the round rules - a three-on-three match. Delia has Mimey record the match on a camcorder. Gladion makes his first selection, {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}, while Ash calls out Melmetal, surprising {{ashcl}} in the stands. Ash informs Melmetal that the winner will be the one who strikes first, so his Pokémon takes the initiative and rushes forward. Seeing Melmetal's confidence, Ash orders a Double Iron Bash. Melmetal flexes its muscles, and spins around to attack, and strikes Silvally on the second attempt. Ash calls for another Double Iron Bash, though Silvally combats the attack with an {{m|Air Slash}} and leaps to the side to avoid another hit. Melmetal spins yet again, so Gladion orders a {{m|Crush Claw}}. However, Ash calls for a Flash Cannon, which batters Silvally to the ground.
[[File:SM138 Ash VS Gladion 2.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu facing Silvally]]
Gladion opts for another strategy by having Silvally moves in a zig-zag pattern to confuse Melmetal. The technique works as planned and Silvally manages to land a Crush Claw, leaving Melmetal reeling from the strike. Gladion then equips Silvally with a [[Fighting Memory]], {{a|RKS System|transforming}} it into a {{t|Fighting}} type. As Silvally approaches with a {{m|Multi-Attack}}, Melmetal responds with Flash Cannon. However, Melmetal's attack misses its mark, and it is knocked about by Silvally's attack. Melmetal regains its balance and attempts another Double Iron Bash. Silvally keeps its distance and lands an Air Slash on its opponent. Melmetal endures the hit and sends Silvally backwards with a second strike. Ash orders a Flash Cannon, and Melmetal follows through despite its visible exhaustion. Silvally lands its Multi-Attack first, while Melmetal's attacks suffers a delay before collapsing in defeat.
[[File:SM138 Ash VS Gladion 3.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu facing "Lycanroc"]]
Ash [[recall]]s Melmetal before sending Pikachu onto the field. Pikachu rushes forward, though Silvally simply tilts its head to the side evade the {{m|Quick Attack}}. Ash orders a follow up {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Silvally catches the attack with its Crush Claw. Gladion calls for an Air Slash, which Pikachu narrowly escapes and enters into a Quick Attack to get away from his opponent. Silvally corners him, so Pikachu tries an {{m|Electroweb}} which fails. Pikachu launches another Electroweb and rushes towards it, using the added momentum to land a direct Iron Tail on Silvally. The surprising rebound knocks Silvally out of the match.

For his second Pokémon, Gladion sends out {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}. Ash braces Pikachu for its {{m|Counter}}, but is shocked when it uses {{m|Night Daze}}, a move Lycanroc cannot learn. Lycanroc rushes forward to attack and slashes through Pikachu's Electroweb with a {{m|Shadow Claw}}. However, the web only proved to be a distraction as Pikachu unleashes a Thunderbolt on Lycanroc. The attack reveals Lycanroc was only an {{a|Illusion}} as [[Mohn]]'s {{p|Zoroark}} is fully revealed to everyone. Gladion calls upon his father's strength to guide him as he orders Zoroark to charge forward for another attack as the finals match continues.
{{-}}

==Major events==

* {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Delia}}, and [[Mimey]] arrive at [[Manalo Stadium]] to watch {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|battle}} in the [[Manalo Conference]] finals.
* The {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|wild Meltan}} arrive at Manalo Stadium and reunite with Ash's {{p|Meltan}}.
* The wild Meltan combine with Ash's Meltan, causing it to evolve into {{AP|Melmetal}} and learn {{m|Double Iron Bash}}.
* Ash begins his battle with {{an|Gladion}} in the finals.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Melmetal}} ({{OP|Ash|Melmetal}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM138.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Mohn]] (flashback)
* [[Hau]] (flashback)
* [[Guzma]] (flashback)
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM138.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Melmetal}}
* {{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|Melmetal}}; evolves)
* {{p|Melmetal}} ({{OP|Ash|Melmetal}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}}; flashback)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s)
* {{p|Hypno}} ({{an|Faba}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Golisopod}} ([[Guzma]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|anime}}; multiple; evolve)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''One of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} will [[evolution|evolve]] in today's episode. Which one is it?''
** Host: {{Rotom}}
** Choices: {{AP|Meltan|Melmetal}}, {{AP|Torracat}}, {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}
** Answer: Meltan
* As of this episode, all of the {{cat|Generation VII Pokémon|Pokémon introduced in Generation VII}} have made an appearance in the main series.
** This makes it the first time in the anime where all Pokémon introduced in the concurrent generation have physically appeared in the corresponding anime series.
* This is the first time since the [[Silver Conference]], 17 years and 808 episodes ago, that {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} have come to see Ash battle in a {{pkmn|League Conference}} in person.
* This marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} where a {{m|Double Iron Bash|newly-discovered}} [[move]] is being seen given a name.
* This is the first episode to show multiple [[a:Category:Anime versus screens|VS screens]] during a single battle.
* Unlike the {{pkmn|games}}, {{an|Gladion}}'s {{p|Zoroark}}'s {{a|Illusion}} did not replicate {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}'s [[Ultra Ball]].
* This marks the first time Ash has used a Pokémon other than {{AP|Rockruff or Lycanroc|Lycanroc}} to battle Gladion.
* The [[Type: Wild|ending animation]] is updated to include [[Ash's Melmetal]].
* [[Caster]] narrates the preview for the [[SM139|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|決賽！最強勁敵對決！！|The Finals! The Strongest Rival Showdown!!}}
|nl={{tt|Rivalen in de finale!|Rivals in the final!}}
|ko={{tt|결승전! 최강 라이벌 대결!!|The Finals! The Strongest Rival Showdown!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Rivais finais!|Final rivals!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Rivales finales!|Final rivals!}}
}}
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SM137

2020-05-25T13:47:14Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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epcode=SM137 |
altepcode=EP1076 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=The Wisdom Not to Run!‎ |
title_ja=無敗の帝王グズマ！ |
title_ja_trans=Undefeated Emperor Guzma! |
broadcast_jp=September 1, 2019 |
broadcast_us=January 4, 2020 |
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 |
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director=浅田裕二 |
artn=2 |
art=岩根雅明 |
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epstaffpage=SM131-SM140 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|137}}
* {{BMGf|270965|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|271485|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|277702|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Wisdom Not to Run!‎''' (Japanese: '''無敗の帝王グズマ！''' ''Undefeated Emperor Guzma!'') is the 137th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,076th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 1, 2019, in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2020, and in the United States on January 4, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

In the second half of the Alola Pokémon League semifinals, Ash is battling Guzma, whose Golisopod had previously fled the match—resulting in the defeat of Guzma’s other partner, Scizor. With Golisopod back on the battlefield, Guzma begins reliving painful memories of past conflicts and his strained relationship with Professor Kukui. His frustration builds to a fever pitch, but it’s not enough to stop Ash and Pikachu from ruining his “undefeated” record and winning the match. After the battle, though, Plumeria and the Team Skull Grunts express admiration for his effort—giving him the strength to keep going despite his loss.

Next up are the finals: Ash versus Gladion!

==Plot==
[[Guzma]] remarks that his victory is still certain, brushing off {{p|Golisopod}}'s poorly-timed {{a|Emergency Exit}}. He orders Golisopod to use {{m|Poison Jab}}, and it {{status|poison}}s {{AP|Torracat}}. Golisopod follows up with {{m|Throat Chop}}, though Torracat evades it despite being afflicted by the poison. Torracat uses {{m|Fire Fang}} as it latches onto Golisopod's arm and engulfs it in flames. Golisopod shakes Torracat off and kicks it away, inflicting a lot of damage and defeating it. [[Nanu]] declares Torracat to be unable to battle, and {{Ash}} recalls it back to its {{i|Poké Ball}} to rest. Guzma is relieved, admitting under his breath that he was beginning to sweat.

Guzma is amused at Ash's next choice, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and recalls that Golisopod easily defeated him [[SM115|last time]]. Ash remains confident, declaring that the battle isn't over yet. Spurred on by his cheering {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s, Guzma boasts that he will win and starts off with Poison Jab, though Pikachu slides between Golisopod's legs to evade it. Golisopod counters an oncoming {{m|Iron Tail}} with {{m|Liquidation}} and then slams him to the ground with Throat Chop. [[Hala]] and {{an|Professor Kukui}} realize that Guzma, despite his potential, has not changed at all. [[Plumeria]] privately hopes that Guzma wins for the sake of the many grunts who felt like outcasts before they joined [[Team Skull]].

Pikachu is able to continue battling, though Guzma urges Ash to accept his loss and move on. Ash refuses to give up, which irks Guzma, who has Golisopod use {{m|Pin Missile}}. Pikachu protects himself with {{m|Electroweb}} before using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which Golisopod blocks with its claws. However, Ash predicted this and has Pikachu strike Golisopod's legs with Iron Tail, knocking it over, before using Thunderbolt to electrocute it in midair. Guzma becomes increasingly furious and recalls the overwhelming humiliation he felt every time he lost to Kukui during their practice matches. Upon seeing this, Plumeria comes to the realization that Guzma's claim of being undefeated is fake. She sees he is very much like his Golisopod, as both hide behind their armor and run away to avoid being hurt. Just then, Ash charges up his [[Z-Ring]] and Pikachu launches {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}, but Golisopod manages to withstand the [[Z-Move]].

Seeing Golisopod's bold strength, Guzma is reinvigorated after reflecting on his past and left even more determined to test his limits. He orders Golisopod to use Pin Missile, which Pikachu evades with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Pikachu strikes back with Iron Tail, though Golisopod counters it using Liquidation. Pikachu fires Electroweb, though Golisopod shreds it with its sharp claws and uses Poison Jab. However, Pikachu evades it and uses Iron Tail, but that attack collides with Liquidation, which defeats Golisopod. Nanu declares Golisopod to be unable to battle and awards the victory to Ash, allowing him to advance to the finals. Ash looks at Guzma, who helps Golisopod up before [[recall]]ing it to its Poké Ball. As Guzma prepares to leave the battlefield, Kukui stops him to say that he will be waiting for him in the next League. Guzma doesn't reply and continues walking away. Backstage, Guzma is greeted by Plumeria and his grunts backstage. He announces that the era of "undefeated" Guzma is over and orders everyone to go their separate ways. The grunts, however, are moved to tears, and Plumeria explains they were all inspired by his battle. She then assures Guzma that the grunts still want to follow him, as well as her own loyalty.

That evening, Ash's friends urge him to do his best in his finals match against {{an|Gladion}}. Meanwhile, at the docks, Gladion and his Pokémon stare at the sunset with anticipation. At the battlefield, Kukui wonders about the outcome of the finals match. Elsewhere, a swarm of {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|Meltan}} walk along the seafloor and approach [[Manalo Stadium]].

==Major events==

[[File:Alola League finalists.png|thumb|220px|The [[Manalo Conference]] finalists]]
* {{Ash}} wins his battle against [[Guzma]], advancing to the finals to face {{an|Gladion}}.
* Guzma tries to disband [[Team Skull]], but his {{tc|Team Skull Grunt|underlings}} choose remain with him.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM137.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Nurse Joy]] (×4)
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Hala]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Acerola]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Ilima]] (flashback)
* [[Guzma]]
* [[Plumeria]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* [[Caster]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM137.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Slowbro}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Braviary}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{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|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Braviary}} ({{an|Professor Kukui}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s)
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} ([[Ilima]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ([[Acerola]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Mimikins)
* {{p|Golisopod}} ([[Guzma]]'s)
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Guzma]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lurantis}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Krabby}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Who's the referee of the battle in today's episode?''
** Host: [[Hala]]
** Choices: Hala (myself), [[Olivia]], [[Nanu]], [[Hapu]]
** Answer: Nanu
* An instrumental version of [[Aim to be a Pokemon Master]], and [[Notebook of the Heart]] were used as insert songs during {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Guzma]].
* With the exception of one-on-one battles, this episode marks the first time {{AP|Pikachu}} hasn't been defeated in a [[Pokémon League]] battle since Ash's match against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} at the [[Orange League]].
* {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and {{an|Kiawe}} all narrate the preview for the [[SM138|next episode]].
* A teaser for the [[new series]] is unveiled in this episode.

===Errors===
* During the Poké Problem extra scene, after [[Plumeria]] yells at the {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s to be quiet, {{p|Garbodor}} disappears in the last frame of the shot.

<gallery>
SM137 Poké Problem extra scene error.png|Garbodor disappearing
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}'s name is edited out in the dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|不敗的帝王古茲馬！！|Undefeated Emperor Guzma!!}}
|nl={{tt|De wijsheid om niet weg te rennen!|The Wisdom Not to Run!‎}}
|ko={{tt|무패의 제왕 구즈마!|Undefeated Emperor Guzma!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Sabedoria para não fugir!|Wisdom not to run!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La sabiduría de no huir!|The wisdom not to run!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
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SM136

2020-05-25T13:15:47Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM135 |
prevtitle=The Final Four! |
nextcode=SM137 |
nexttitle=The Wisdom Not to Run!‎ |
series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM136 |
altepcode=EP1075 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Getting Down to The Ire! |
title_ja=燃え上がる炎！ライバルはひとりじゃない！！ |
title_ja_trans=Rising Fire! There's More Than One Rival!! |
broadcast_jp=August 25, 2019 |
broadcast_us=December 28, 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]] |
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artn=1 |
art=香月麻衣子 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM131-SM140 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|136}}
* {{BMGf|270844|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|271335|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|277536|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Getting Down to The Ire!''' (Japanese: '''燃え上がる炎！ライバルはひとりじゃない！！''' ''Rising Fire! There's More Than One Rival!!'') is the 136th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,075th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 25th, 2019 and in the United States on December 28, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

In the first match of the Alola Pokémon League semifinals, Gladion changes Silvally into a Fire type at the perfect moment to withstand Turtonator’s Z-Move and defeat Kiawe! Then, it’s Guzma and Scizor versus Ash and Torracat.

Guzma immediately uses U-turn to switch Scizor out for Golisopod, and the battle seems to be going well. But after taking damage, Golisopod suddenly returns to its Poké Ball, forcing Scizor back into the battle—and directly into the path of Torracat’s Fire Blast! It’s super effective! Scizor is defeated in a single hit, and as Guzma loses his temper and yells at Golisopod, everyone is left to wonder—what will happen next?

==Plot==
{{an|Kiawe}} and {{an|Gladion}}'s semifinals match continues, with {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} versus {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}. Gladion has Silvally fire an {{m|Air Slash}}, though Turtonator counters with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Silvally follows up with {{m|Crush Claw}}, to which Turtonator uses {{m|Dragon Tail}} to defend itself. Gladion orders another Crush Claw and Turtonator uses {{m|Shell Smash}} to make a speedy evasion. Consequently, Silvally's claws get stuck in the battlefield, so Kiawe prepares to land a devastating {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} [[Z-Move]] on his opponent. Before Silvally takes the hit, Gladion tosses a [[Fire Memory]] to it, and it emerges unscathed. The crowd and Kiawe are taken aback by the clever strategy, while Turtonator is beginning to stumble from exhaustion.Gladion orders another Crush Claw. Turtonator attempts to reflect the attack with Dragon Tail, but gets hit anyway. Turtonator wobbles a bit, before collapsing onto the field. [[Olivia]] rushes over, and she declares Gladion as the winner of the round. Kiawe is clearly shocked by the loss, but thanks Turtonator for its efforts nonetheless. In the sidelines, {{Ash}} admits both Trainers were cool, to which {{an|Lillie}} and [[Mimo]] smile in agreement. Gladion approaches Kiawe to thank him for the great match, and the pair shake hands. Kiawe smiles, and admits as of now, Gladion is now his rival. He promises not to lose next time, while Gladion states he looks forward to next time. [[Olivia]] tears at the good sportsmanship, however [[Guzma]] is annoyed and walks off. [[Plumeria]] follows behind, though she is concerned as she recalls seeing his trashed collection of second place trophies and reflects that things may have been different if he won something.

{{TRT}}'s Manalo doughnuts are selling well, getting the trio ever closer to building an amazing mecha with the sales money. Meanwhile at [[Bewear's den|the den]], {{an|Bewear}} and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} continue to enjoy their hot spring and {{p|Oranguru}} robot food service.

Ash's match against Guzma is fast approaching. As {{ashfr}} offer him support, [[Tupp]] and his gang confront Ash, declaring that Guzma won't lose to the likes of him, for he had never lost. Ash claims they can't know the outcome of the battle yet, but the {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s continue to belittle him, sparking an argument between the rival sides. Plumeria orders them to stop the discussion, as she and Guzma arrive. Tupp points to Ash and his friends, how they announced that Guzma will lose. Guzma merely scowls at Ash, before leaving in a huff as he momentarily sees something that reminds him of {{an|Professor Kukui}} in Ash. Tupp leads the other two into a cheer for Guzma, though Plumeria scolds them for distracting the boss.

With the fate of a future [[Alola League]] at risk because of Guzma, Kukui asks [[Nanu]] to get ready and to judge fairly. Nanu hopes this battle won't be too much trouble as he takes his position as the referee. Ash and Guzma step onto the battlefield, with Nanu proclaiming the same rules as in the last battle. Guzma sends in his {{p|Scizor}}, while Ash calls out {{AP|Torracat}} and starts off with a {{m|Fire Blast}}. Scizor, however, responds with {{m|U-turn}}, which hits Torracat and triggers an early substitution. As Torracat executes Fire Blast, Scizor returns to its {{i|Poké Ball}}, and {{p|Golisopod}} is sent out, who immediately shields itself from the attack. Golisopod uses {{m|Liquidation}}, which hits its mark. Golisopod repeats its attack, which Torracat evades and retaliates with {{m|Fire Fang}} on Golisopod. As a result Golsiopod loses its Liquidation attack, but rushes in for a {{m|Throat Chop}}, which knocks Torracat away. Torracat uses Fire Blast, which Golisopod slashes through with Liquidation. Torracat barely dodges the follow up Liquidation before attempting a {{m|Flame Charge}}. Golisopod fires off a {{m|Pin Missile}}, though Torracat breezes through the projectiles and lands its attack. With Golisopod down, Torracat uses Fire Fang. Golisopod tries to regain control with a Throat Chop, but Torracat holds onto Golisopod and strikes it with {{m|Revenge}}.

Torracat rushes in for another Flame Charge, to which Golisopod responds Pin Missile, which hits Torracat, stopping his attack. Torracat takes a moment to catch its breath, though Guzma is set on finishing the match as soon as possible. Golisopod goes to use another Liquidation, which collides with Torracat's Revenge, causing the two sides to slide backwards. As Torracat unleashes a Fire Blast, Golisopod decides to make an {{a|Emergency Exit}} and returns to its Poké Ball. Scizor emerges and is blindsided as it takes the full Fire Blast attack. Guzma is crushed to see Scizor fall, even more so when he hears Nanu proclaiming Scizor having fainted. Guzma starts shuddering from the defeat, as he calls Scizor back and sends Golisopod out. Guzma starts scolding Golisopod for sabotaging his efforts. While Ash keeps Torracat on the field, Guzma dares Golisopod not to lose, as his battle against Ash [[SM137|continues]].

==Major events==

[[File:SM136 Ash VS Guzma.png|thumb|220px|Ash facing Guzma]]
* {{an|Gladion}} wins his battle with {{an|Kiawe}}, advancing to the finals.
* {{Ash}} begins his {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Guzma]] in the semifinals.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM136.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 Burnet]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Mimo]]
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Guzma]]
* [[Plumeria]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* [[Caster]]
* Crowd
* Customers
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
** {{tc|Ace Trainer}}
** {{tc|Lass}}
** {{tc|Youngster}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM136.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Emolga}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Silvally}} ({{type|Fire}}) ''(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|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ([[Acerola]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Mimikins)
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s'; flashback)
* {{p|Golisopod}} ([[Guzma]]'s)
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Guzma]]'s)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Roggenrola}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which Pokémon does [[Guzma]] send out first in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Professor Kukui}}
** Choices: {{p|Masquerain}}, {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Golisopod}}
** Answer: Scizor
* [[Tupp]], [[Rapp]], [[Zipp]], and [[Plumeria]] all narrate the preview for the [[SM137|next episode]].
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is based on the idiom "''down to the wire''".
===Errors===
* When Guzma sends Golisopod back out following Scizor's defeat, his sunglasses are briefly drawn in reverse.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}'s name is edited out in the English dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|熊熊燃燒的火焰！勁敵不只有一個！！|Rising Fire! There's More Than One Rival!!}}
|nl={{tt|De bom kan zo barsten!|The bomb can burst!}}
|ko={{tt|타오르는 불꽃! 라이벌은 한 명이 아니다!!|Rising Fire! There's More Than One Rival!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Cedendo à ira!|Yielding to the ire!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La competencia está que arde!|The rivalry is burning!}}
}}
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2020-05-25T12:39:19Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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prevtitle=The Road to the Semifinals! |
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nexttitle=Getting Down to The Ire! |
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altepcode=EP1074 |
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title_en=The Final Four! |
title_ja=準決勝！カキ対グラジオ！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Semifinals! Kaki VS Glazio!! |
broadcast_jp=August 18, 2019 |
broadcast_us=December 21, 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]] |
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scenario=米村正二 |
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director=ウヱノ史博 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|135}}
* {{BMGf|270824|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|271210|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|277389|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Final Four!''' (Japanese: '''準決勝！カキ対グラジオ！！''' ''The Semifinals! {{tt|Kaki|Kiawe}} VS {{tt|Glazio|Gladion}}!!'') is the 135th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,074th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 18, 2019 and in the United States on December 21, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Four Trainers are ready to compete in the Alola Pokémon League semifinals: Ash, Gladion, Guzma, and Kiawe. Mimo has come to cheer Kiawe on, but after getting lost on the way to the stadium, she is confronted by Team Skull! Gladion saves the day—and then goes on to battle her big brother!

The first match of the semifinals reflects much hard work and skill by both Trainers. When Marowak is knocked out, Kiawe brings out Turtonator—and when it defeats Gladion’s Lycanroc, he calls for the mighty beast Silvally! Now it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious and move on!

==Plot==
As his semifinals match against {{an|Gladion}} approaches, {{an|Kiawe}} takes on {{Ash}} in a training {{pkmn|battle}}. [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] strikes {{AP|Torracat}} with {{m|Dragon Tail}}, while Torracat responds with {{m|Revenge}} that pushes Turtonator back. The boys end their training session after Torracat's {{m|Fire Blast}} collides with Turtonator's {{m|Flamethrower}}. Later, the group goes to the docks to meet up with Kiawe's sister [[Mimo]], but find she is nowhere in sight. {{an|Sophocles}}, having spoken to the concierge, informs Kiawe that the boat arrived 30 minutes earlier. Kiawe rushes over to the [[Manalo Stadium]], suspecting Mimo went there.

Meanwhile, Mimo is lost as she wonders atop of the stadium, when she spots {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}} trio [[Tupp]], [[Rapp]] and [[Zipp]] graffitiing the pavement. She orders them to stop, but the grunts decide to send out their Pokémon to deal with her. As they prepare to attack, [[Gladion's Silvally]] steps in and lashes the grunt’s Pokémon with an {{m|Air Slash}}. Gladion orders thee trio to scram. Tupp, however, refuses to back down until Gladion’s intimidating glare proves too much and the grunts leave. Gladion [[recall]]s Silvally to its [[Premier Ball]]. Mimo introduces herself, explaining that she hopes to see brother battle today. Gladion realizes Mimo is Kiawe's younger sister and escorts her to the stadium. Mimo grabs a hold of Gladion’s hand, causing Gladion to remember his own sister, Lillie, though he brushes the thought off. On their way, Kiawe rushes to hug his sister, overjoyed to see that she is fine. He then realizes Gladion is standing there, and Mimo clarifies that Gladion saved her from Team Skull. Kiawe thanks him, though Gladion replies that it was nothing. Lillie and the others suddenly arrive and are relieved to see Mimo is fine. Mimo apologizes for making them worry, though Kiawe remind her that next she should wait till he arrives. Gladion decides to make a move, and Kiawe replies that he will see him at the match. Mimo is left puzzled, and she is then shocked to learn that her big brother is facing Gladion. Kiawe assures Mimo that everything will be fine, declaring that with her support he will be unbeatable. Mimo, however, has her doubts.

{{TRT}}, in their food truck, toast each other with drinks for selling all of their doughnuts before noon. They quickly feel at odds however, admitting that something is amiss. {{MTR}} realizes that they are on the verge of losing their evil. [[Jessie]] and [[James]], now proudly wearing their [[Team Rocket]] uniforms, declare that they will aim to perform righteous evil, setting their sights on steal the [[Manalo Conference]] trophy prizes. Meowth adds that they need a bigger plan, suggesting they steal all of the contestants' Pokémon. James notes that they will need a new mecha to achieve their goals, so Jessie states they need to get funding for that. Team Rocket then glumly realize that they will need to continue selling doughnuts to fund their evil schemes. Back at [[Bewear's den]], {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} and {{an|Bewear}} step out of their hot spring after feeling hungry. The {{p|Oranguru}} robot emerges from the tree hollow and offers the pair a bowl of honey-dipped {{Berries}} to enjoy. Bewear and Stufful promptly return to relaxing in the water with their snack.

[[Guzma]] greets his gang of grunts, declaring that he will destroy the entire League. As the grunts cheer, [[Plumeria]] warns Guzma not to let his guard down when he faces Ash in the semi-finals. Guzma brushes off her concerns, declaring that he is an unbeatable Trainer. Plumeria looks despondent as the grunts cheer for their leader, and she admits that they don't realize why Guzma is undefeated.

On the battlefield, Kiawe and Gladion confront each other. [[Olivia]] steps onto the battlefield as the referee, but trips over. After recovering, Olivia declares that she wants to see the most out of both opponents, adding that both sides will now use two Pokémon. Kiawe calls out his {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}}, while Gladion selects {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}. Kiawe makes the first move, but Lycanroc dodges, and jumps away as the {{m|Bonemerang}} makes its return. Lycanroc powers up with {{m|Swords Dance}} before unleashing a {{m|Stone Edge}}. Marowak evades the jagged stones and rushes in for a retaliatory {{m|Iron Head}}. Lycanroc is prepared as it strikes Marowak with Stone Edge, sending Marowak flying onto the field. Kiawe tries another strategy, and uses {{m|Flare Blitz}} to evade Lycanroc's Stone Edge defense before hitting it with an Iron Head. As Marowak leaps away, Lycanroc quickly recovers and responses with a Stone Edge to knock Marowak out of the match.

Mimo starts to cry, but instantly cheers up when Kiawe calls out his next Pokémon, Turtonator. Gladion has Lycanroc use Stone Edge, though Turtonator demolishes the move with its Dragon Tail and swats Lycanroc into a wall. As Lycanroc recovers, Turtonator readies another Dragon Tail. Lycanroc braces for impact, with its {{m|Counter}} staving off the attack and sending both sides backwards. The two sides stand back up, and Turtonator soon engulfs its opponent in a Flamethrower. Gladion has Lycanroc take the attack, causing it to enter its red-eyed state, before launching into an {{m|Outrage}}. Turtonator turns its back and Lycanroc rushes directly into an explosive {{m|Shell Trap}}, which takes Gladion by surprise. Lycanroc, however, is still energized and rushes in for another Outrage. Kiawe orders another Shell Trap, but Lycanroc bypasses Turtonator and strikes it from the front. Kiawe is in distress, as Outrage should've made Lycanroc uncontrollable. Lycanroc then unleashes a barrage of punches, striking Turtonator each time. Kiawe orders Turtonator to focus and endure the attacks. As Lycanroc takes a swing at Turtonator’s central hole in its shell, Turtonator unleashes a ball of energy which [[Caster]] announces was a {{m|Focus Blast}}. Kiawe is pleased and has Turtonator follow up with another Focus Blast which defeats Gladion’s Lycanroc. As the battle turns to a one-on-one clash, Gladion sends out his Silvally to take on Turtonator.

==Major events==

[[File:SM135 Kiawe VS Gladion.png|thumb|220px|Kiawe facing Gladion]]
* {{an|Kiawe}} begins his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Gladion}} in the semifinals.
* [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] learns {{m|Focus Blast}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM135.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 Burnet]]
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Mimo]]
* [[Guzma]]
* [[Plumeria]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* [[Caster]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM135.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Zubat}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Eevee}} ([[Sandy]]) ''(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|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ([[Acerola]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Mimikins)
* {{p|Salandit}} ([[Tupp]]'s)
* {{p|Zubat}} ([[Rapp]]'s)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ([[Zipp]]'s)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Emolga}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Magnemite}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Haunter}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Pelipper}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Who comes to [[Manalo Stadium]] in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Lana}}
** Choices: {{an|Professor Oak}}, [[Hobbes]], {{Delia|Ash's mother}}, [[Mimo]]
** Answer: Mimo
* {{an|Lillie}}, Mimo, Lana, and {{an|Mallow}} narrate the preview for the [[SM136|next episode]].
** Lana lies about what the next episode's title is before revealing her lie. The real episode title is then read out.
* [[Tupp]], [[Zipp]] and [[Rapp]] read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.

===Errors===
* When {{TRT}} are celebrating their donut sales, the ice cubes in their drinks disappear right before they cheer, and reappear as they start drinking.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|準決賽！卡奇VS格拉吉歐！！|The Semifinals! Kiawe VS Gladion!!}}
|nl={{tt|De laatste vier!|The Final Four!}}
|it={{tt|I quattro finalisti!|The four finalists!}}
|ko={{tt|준결승! 키아웨VS글라디오!!|The Semifinals! Kiawe VS Gladion!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Os finalistas!|The finalists!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Los últimos cuatro!|The final four!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Hiromasa Amano]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Fumihiro Ueno]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Takashi Shinohara]]
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SM134

2020-05-25T12:16:10Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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prevtitle=Battling on the Wing! |
nextcode=SM135 |
nexttitle=The Final Four! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
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colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=The Road to the Semifinals! |
title_ja=みんなゼンリョク！準決勝への道！！ |
title_ja_trans=Everyone's Fully Powered! The Road to the Semifinals!! |
broadcast_jp=August 11, 2019 |
broadcast_us=December 14, 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=大久保昌弘 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=齋藤徳明 |
directorn=1 |
director=牧野友映 |
artn=1 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM131-SM140 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|134}}
* {{BMGf|270823|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|271072|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|277184|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Road to the Semifinals!''' (Japanese: '''みんなゼンリョク！準決勝への道！！''' ''Everyone's Fully Powered! The Road to the Semifinals!!'') is the 134th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,073rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 11, 2019 and in the United States on December 14, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As the Alola Pokémon League quarterfinals rage on, Kiawe and Charizard face off against Sophocles and Vikavolt in the third battle. Both sides show impressive offense and defense, making it clear they’ve trained hard. But Vikavolt’s Wild Charge attack isn’t enough to stop Charizard’s Supersonic Skystrike Z-Move, and Kiawe and Charizard end up on top!

In the fourth match, Lana and Primarina battle Guzma and Golisopod, but Guzma’s intense battling style takes Lana and Primarina by surprise. Despite a valiant effort, Primarina takes significant damage and loses the battle, but everyone agrees Guzma won fair and square.

Next up are the semifinals: Kiawe versus Gladion and Ash versus Guzma!

==Plot==
{{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} successfully performs {{m|Savage Spin-Out}} on [[Kiawe's Charizard]]. However, Charizard escapes with ease as its flames scorch through the threads. {{an|Sophocles}} isn't fazed as he notices that Charizard is still paralyzed from an earlier {{m|Zap Cannon}} attack. He orders a {{m|Signal Beam}}, but Charizard uses {{m|Fire Punch}} on the ground to escape. The opponents exchange stares, and then, Vikavolt fires Signal Beam, which Charizard dodges. Vikavolt follows up with {{m|String Shot}}, though Charizard evades it. Vikavolt then chases Charizard and repeats its move, slowly covering its opponent in the threads. Charizard uses {{m|Slash}} to repel another String Shot. Vikavolt takes the opportunity to attack, but Charizard fires {{m|Flamethrower}}. Once it does, Vikavolt disappears.

A moment later, Vikavolt appears behind Charizard and successfully wraps it in String Shot. Declaring this to be the day he will defeat {{an|Kiawe}}, Sophocles has Vikavolt use {{m|Wild Charge}}, though Charizard manages to stop the attack with a Fire Punch. The pair subsequently dives into the battlefield from the collision. As the dust clears, Charizard promptly tosses Vikavolt into the ground. Charizard is beginning to show signs of exhaustion, but neither side are prepared to give up. Vikavolt uses String Shot, but it is forced to evade Charizard's Flamethrower. Kiawe builds up his Z-Power and passes it onto Charizard, who unleashes a powerful {{m|Supersonic Skystrike}}. Vikavolt attempts to intercept the attack with Wild Charge, and it manages to hold out against the Z-Move for several moments. However, Charizard's force overpowers Vikavolt and slams it to the ground, knocking it out. [[Hala]] calls the match in Kiawe's favor. Afterwards, Sophocles and Kiawe shake hands.

Sophocles and Kiawe visit {{an|Lana}} to cheer her up before her match [[Guzma]]. Just then, Guzma, [[Plumeria]], and several {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s walk by, and [[Tupp]] hurls an insult. Lana retorts that strength alone isn't always the key to victory, and Kiawe supports her. Tupp claims their Z-Moves are nothing compared to Guzma's strength, a sentiment echoed by Guzma himself. As Team Skull makes their way past them, Kiawe asks Lana to be careful because Guzma is rather unpredictable.
[[File:SM134 Lana VS Guzma.png|thumb|250px|Lana facing Guzma]]
For the fourth match of the second round, Lana sends out {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} against Guzma's {{p|Golisopod}}. After remembering Golisopod's {{m|First Impression}} from [[SM115|Ash's battle with Guzma]], Lana warns Primarina to be on the lookout for it. As the battle starts, Lana braces Primarina for impact, but to her surprise, Golisopod remains still. Lana prepares to make the first move with {{m|Sparkling Aria}}, but Golisopod suddenly strikes first with {{m|Throat Chop}}, rendering Primarina unable to use its voice. Lana then has Primarina use {{m|Aqua Jet}}, but Golisopod blocks it with its arms. It then grabs a hold of Primarina before unleashing a series of {{m|Poison Jab}}s, [[damage|damaging]] Primarina and {{status|poison}}ing it in the process. Golisopod drops Primarina before Guzma orders it to pick it back up by the tail and hit it with another merciless series of Poison Jabs. Primarina manages to escape after blasting Golisopod with {{m|Icy Wind}}, but it is already debilitated by the poison. Golisopod continues attacking Primarina with more Poison Jabs despite the latter's attempts to defend itself. Golisopod momentarily releases Primarina from its clutches before hitting it with a Throat Chop.

Guzma briefly looks at {{an|Professor Kukui}} before resuming the battle. Primarina stands up as Lana declares the battle isn't over yet. Guzma has Golisopod use {{m|Pin Missile}}, but Primarina summons {{m|Surf}} to stop the attack. Moreover, Golisopod's legs get stuck in ice from Lana's previous Icy Wind attacks, while Primarina's voice has seemingly recovered as it goes on to perform {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}. As Guzma declares that he will destroy the Z-Move, Golisopod's {{m|Liquidation}} slashes the large bubble in half. Primarina is then struck down, and Olivia declares Guzma the winner of the match. The crowd is shocked, with only the Team Skull Grunts cheering over the result. As Lana tends to Primarina, Guzma insults her and [[recall]]s Golisopod. Olivia asks Guzma to show respect for his challenger, though Guzma continues to walk away, only stopping momentarily to glare at Kukui.

Later, Lana's friends visit her as she is tending to Primarina. {{an|Mallow}} has {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}} use {{m|Aromatherapy}} to cure Primarina's poison symptoms. Though Mallow and {{an|Lillie}} are annoyed by Guzma's conduct, Lana says he didn't break any rules, and Kiawe confirms Guzma merely found a weak spot in Primarina. Lana admits that she is now more she determined to work harder to overcome future opponents. At the [[Pokémon Center]], the [[Nurse Joy]] quartet heals Primarina, just as the television screen reveals the semifinal match-ups, with Kiawe going up against {{an|Gladion}}, while Ash will take on Guzma.

==Major events==

[[File:Alola League semifinalists.png|thumb|250px|The [[Manalo Conference]] semifinalists]]
* [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Wild Charge}}.
* {{an|Kiawe}} wins his battle with {{an|Sophocles}}, advancing to the semifinals.
* [[Guzma]] defeats {{an|Lana}}, advancing to the semifinals.
* {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}} is revealed to know {{m|Aromatherapy}}.
* Kiawe and {{Ash}} are revealed to face {{an|Gladion}} and Guzma, respectively, in the semifinals.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM134.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]s (×4)
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Guzma]]
* [[Plumeria]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* [[Sophocles's parents]]
* [[Caster]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM134.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Trumbeak}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Golisopod}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{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|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}})
* {{p|Golisopod}} ([[Guzma]]'s)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wingull}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sableye}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What will the result be in {{an|Kiawe}} and {{an|Sophocles}}'s match in today's episode?''
** Host: [[Melemele Island]] [[Nurse Joy]]
** Choices: Contestant Sophocles wins, contestant Kiawe wins, a draw, a postponement due to a storm
** Answer: Contestant Kiawe wins
* Kiawe, Sophocles, and {{Ash}} read the episode's title card.
* [[Mimo]], Kiawe, and {{an|Gladion}} narrate the preview for the [[SM135|next episode]].

===Errors===
* When {{an|Lana}} does her pose for {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}, there is a split-second shot where storyboard outlines can be seen on her right.

<gallery>
SM134 Error.png|Storyboard outlines visible
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting {{m|Supersonic Skystrike}} and Oceanic Operetta's names are edited out in the dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|大家的全力！通往準決賽的道路！！|Everyone's Fully Powered! The Road to the Semifinals!!}}
|nl={{tt|De weg naar de halve finale!|The Road to the Semifinals!}}
|it={{tt|La strada per le semifinali!|The road to the semifinals!}}
|ko={{tt|모두의 전력! 준결승으로 가는 길!!|Everyone's Fully Powered! The Road to the Semifinals!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|A caminho das semifinais!|On the way to the semifinals!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El camino a la semifinal!|The road to the semifinal!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Tomoe Makino]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
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SM133

2020-05-25T11:44:00Z

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM133 |
altepcode=EP1072 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Battling on the Wing! |
title_ja=鳥上決戦！ブレイブバードVSゴッドバード！！ |
title_ja_trans=Bird Battle! Brave Bird VS God Bird!! |
broadcast_jp=August 4, 2019 |
broadcast_us=December 7, 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=藤咲淳一 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=中田誠 |
directorn=1 |
director=中田誠 |
artn=2 |
art=高橋優 |
art2=八田木瀧 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM131-SM140 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|133}}
* {{BMGf|270153|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|270909|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|274205|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Battling on the Wing!''' (Japanese: '''鳥上決戦！ブレイブバードVSゴッドバード！！''' ''Bird Battle! Brave Bird VS {{tt|God Bird|Sky Attack}}!!'') is the 133rd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,072nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 4, 2019 and in the United States on December 7, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Alola Pokémon League quarterfinals continue at a lightning pace, and Ash and Rowlet are in the midst of their battle with Hau and Decidueye. The attacks fly furiously—just like the competitors themselves—until it appears that Rowlet is unable to battle. But Hala notices that Rowlet hasn’t lost yet…it’s actually just sleeping! The battle restarts, and after mastering a new move, Rowlet ends up victorious! Then, Kiawe and Charizard face off against Sophocles and Vikavolt, and the latter two successfully pull off a Z-Move—will Charizard be able to escape the devastating attack?

==Plot==
After [[Nanu]] takes {{AP|Rowlet}}'s cloak away from the battlefield, {{Ash}} orders Rowlet to fly over {{p|Decidueye}}. Decidueye speeds past it before approaching with {{m|Leaf Blade}}, which Rowlet narrowly evades. Hau orders Decidueye to follow up with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Rowlet soars through the oncoming leaves and stops behind Decidueye. Rowlet uses {{m|Seed Bomb}}, but Decidueye again counters the attack with Leaf Blade. The pair exchanges Razor Leaf attacks, but they cancel each other out. As Ash orders Rowlet to fly to the right, {{an|Kiawe}} declares Ash is setting up for a single knockout with {{m|Brave Bird}}, and {{an|Lana}} expresses her concern about potential recoil damage.

As Rowlet approaches, Decidueye kicks it aside several times, effectively blocking any attempt to attack. Rowlet manages to evade two barrages of Razor Leaves, but is knocked onto the field by a direct Leaf Blade. Hau then has Decidueye strike Rowlet with {{m|Spirit Shackle}}, immobilizing its opponent. Afterwards, Decidueye uses Leaf Blade and slams Rowlet directly into the wall. Rowlet, however, is still able to fight despite feeling dizzy after having finally mastered {{m|Feather Dance}}, a tactic that limits the amount of damage done. Decidueye uses Razor Leaf, but Rowlet flies up and prepares to use Brave Bird. Decidueye uses {{m|Sky Attack}} and subsequently collides with Rowlet. When the dust clears, both sides appear motionless on the battlefield. While Decidueye stands up moments after, Rowlet is still on the ground. Since Rowlet isn't moving, Nanu declares Hau the winner, but suddenly, [[Hala]] reveals his objection to Nanu's verdict, revealing it has actually not fainted. At that moment, Rowlet rolls over, revealing itself to be merely asleep.

Ash is unimpressed and orders Rowlet to wake up so they can finish the match. Rowlet wakes up, to which Hau admits that Rowlet is always catching him off guard. Hau declares that he and Decidueye came to defeat him. Ash thanks Hau, while Nanu apologizes to Ash for the bad judgment, before giving the signal for the battle to resume. Rowlet flies up and uses Razor Leaf, to which Decidueye counters with the same move. After the moves collide, Rowlet uses Seed Bomb, which gets reflected by Leaf Blade. As Rowlet tries to pick up its [[Everstone]], Decidueye uses Spirit Shackle to bind Rowlet to the field. Decidueye follows up with a Sky Attack, while Ash and [[Toucannon's flock]] flap their arms and wings to prompt Rowlet to use Feather Dance. Rowlet follows through and Decidueye's attack instead strikes the feathers, while Rowlet is unharmed. Hau realizes Rowlet is in the air above, but Decidueye is fainted by Rowlet's direct Brave Bird attack. Nanu checks on Decidueye before announcing that Ash and Rowlet have won the round. Ash's supporters and other Pokémon cheer him on while {{AP|Meltan}} wanders off to a rooftop and begins spinning its hex nut to signal to {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan|its friends}}. Afterwards, Hau congratulates Ash and Rowlet on the victory. Ash replies that Decidueye was a strong opponent. Hau admits his defeat and requests a battle with Ash someday, and the pair shake hands on it. As Hau makes his way backstage, Hala approaches his grandson and commends him on his efforts. Hau bursts into tears and accepts a hug from his grandfather.

{{TRT}} reopen their food van for the influx of orders, and they are soon swamped with hungry customers. Meanwhile at [[Bewear's den]], {{an|Bewear}} and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} exit their hot spring. The pair are greeted by a mecha {{p|Oranguru}}, who hands them a fruit drink to enjoy. After a quick sip, Bewear and Stufful return to relaxing in the water.

Backstage at the [[Manalo Stadium]], Kiawe removes the saddle from {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}, while {{an|Sophocles}} calls for his attention. Sophocles admits he believed there was no way to defeat Kiawe being the first to get a [[Z-Ring]] and [[Kiawe's grandfather]] being an [[Island Kahuna]]. However, through battles, Sophocles admits he has begun to enjoy battling. In a swell of confidence, Sophocles swears he won't lose, and Kiawe supports his determination. The conversation is interrupted as an announcement calls the pair to the battlefield. As [[Caster]] introduces the two boys as fellow [[Pokémon School]] students and rivals, Ash rushes to join the girls in the sidelines to watch the clash between Kiawe and Sophocles begin. As Ash's Pokémon take the opportunity to greet their Trainer, Ash realizes Meltan is missing. {{Rotom}} points at the tower, where Meltan is spinning its nut, ever since Ash's battle has ended.

Hala starts the battle between Kiawe and Charizard against Sophocles and his {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}. Charizard uses {{m|Flamethrower}}, to which Vikavolt dodges. Charizard flies in for a {{m|Fire Punch}}, though Sophocles has Vikavolt speed by and follow up with a barrage of {{m|String Shot}}s. Charizard, however, dodges all of the sticky threads. Sophocles realizes his timing must have been off, but nonetheless he urges his Vikavolt to continue on. Charizard tries another Fire Punch, but it is forced to twist around to evade Vikavolt's oncoming {{m|Signal Beam}}. Kiawe has Charizard fly upwards and prepare to launch an {{m|Aerial Ace}}. Much to Kiawe's surprise, Vikavolt switches to {{m|Zap Cannon}} and lands a direct hit on Charizard. Sophocles sees an opening and wields his Z-Ring, having Vikavolt entangle Charizard in sticky threads for a powerful {{m|Savage Spin-Out}} attack.

==Major events==

[[File:SM133 Kiawe VS Sophocles.png|thumb|220px|Kiawe facing Sophocles]]
* [[Ash's Rowlet]] masters {{m|Feather Dance}}.
* {{Ash}} wins his battle against [[Hau]], advancing to the semifinals.
* [[Ash's Meltan]] starts calling for {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|its fellow Meltan}} to meet up with it.
* {{an|Kiawe}} and {{an|Sophocles}} begin their second round {{pkmn|battle}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM133.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 Burnet]]
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hau]]
* [[Caster]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM133.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pikipek}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Trumbeak}} ''(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|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ([[Professor Burnet]]'s)
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
* {{p|Ditto}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cleffa}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Politoed}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Espeon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Delibird}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dratini}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Azumarill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Snubbull}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Herdier}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oricorio}} (Trainer's; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}})
* {{p|Brionne}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Abra}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bounsweet}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Clefairy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Pikipek}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek|anime}}; ×4)
* {{p|Trumbeak}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak|anime}})
* {{p|Toucannon}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What will the result be in {{Ash}} and [[Hau]]'s match in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Lillie}}
** Choices: Ash wins, a draw, Hau wins, a cancellation due to rain
** Answer: Ash wins
* The [[Nurse Joy]]s of all four [[Alola]]n islands narrate the preview for the [[SM134|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Savage Spin-Out}}'s name is edited out in the English dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|鳥之決戰！勇鳥猛攻VS神鳥猛擊！！|Bird Battle! Brave Bird VS Sky Attack!!}}
|nl={{tt|Een bevlogen gevecht!|A passionate fight!}}
|ko={{tt|공중에서의 결전! 브레이브버드 VS 불새!!|Battle in the Sky! Brave Bird VS Sky Attack!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Batalhando nas alturas!|Battling sky-high!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Batalla aérea!|Aerial battle!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Makoto Nakata]]
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SM132

2020-05-07T22:56:05Z

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prevtitle=The Battlefield of Truth and Love! |
nextcode=SM133 |
nexttitle=Battling on the Wing! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM132 |
altepcode=EP1071 |
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 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM131-SM140 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|132}}
* {{BMGf|270155|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|270765|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|274042|Dub 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 in the United States on November 30, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Rowlet is determined to battle Decidueye in Ash’s Alola Pokémon League quarterfinals match against Hau, but first it needs some additional training. And just in the nick of time, Toucannon and its flock arrive to teach Rowlet a new move! Meanwhile, at Manalo Stadium, Gladion and his Lycanroc defeat James and Mareanie…and then Ash is up next! Rowlet enters the battlefield dressed in a Decidueye costume, which ends up becoming a decoy against the real Decidueye’s Sinister Arrow Raid attack! With Rowlet still standing, how will the rest of the match play out?

==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]]
While fuming over her loss against [[James]] in the previous round, [[Jessie]] demands he win or else before handing him the [[Z-Ring]] to ensure victory. Soon, James and Gladion enter the battlefield as [[Caster]] introduces the latter to the audience. James calls out {{TP|James|Mareanie}} for a pep talk; Mareanie agrees to do its best and fulfill James's personal goal of battling the {{an|Professor Kukui|Masked Royal}}. After [[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, Rowlet falls asleep again during Ash's training session. {{Rotom}} suggests Rowlet should learn a new [[move]] for a counter-strategy. 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 shows 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.

Elsewhere, Mareanie manages to stand up, though she is clearly exhausted. As Lycanroc increases its attack power with {{m|Swords Dance}}, James decides to use a [[Z-Move]] and performs {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}} with Mareanie. Gladion counters with his own Z-Move, {{m|Continental Crush}}, with Lycanroc hurling a giant boulder directly at Mareanie's 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. A dejected James walks backstage and 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 think of another way to conquer [[Alola]], and Jessie declares that [[Team Rocket]] only looks to the future. James is greatly relieved, as is Mareanie, who goes on to 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 begin. The Trumbeak and Pikipek return in time to deliver Rowlet a special gift, a Decidueye-styled cloak meant to encourage it to win. The flock leaves, while Ash returns to the stadium. Backstage, Hau declares his hopes to defeat Ash and prove himself as a strong Trainer. Ash shares his sentiments, also admitting that he wants to win the entire [[Manalo Conference]]. The two are called over to the battlefield; Hau runs off first, while Ash takes a moment to call out his Pokémon from their {{i|Poké Ball}}s so they could cheer him and Rowlet on. Ash's friends are relieved to see Ash made it to his match, though they are concerned about how his training went. Meanwhile, Toucannon's flock perches themselves on the stadium rooftop to watch the battle.

Nanu begins the match, and Hau orders Decidueye to use {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Rowlet dodges it before launching {{m|Seed Bomb}}, though Decidueye batters the [[Everstone]] away with {{m|Leaf Blade}}. Ash decides to use his Z-Move early, but Decidueye simply flies upwards and evades {{m|Bloom Doom}}. Hau reveals he did his research and calls Ash's tactic predictable. Decidueye then shoots a {{m|Spirit Shackle}} arrow, pinning Rowlet to the battlefield and allowing Hau to uses his own Z-Move, {{m|Sinister Arrow Raid}}. The attack hits its target, but Rowlet is revealed to have used its cloak as a makeshift {{m|substitute}}. 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]]
* [[Caster]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM132.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Wingull}} ''(US and international)'', {{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; {{rf|Alolan|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}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wingull|anime}})

==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
* The English [[dub]] title of this episode is a pun on the saying "''imitation is the sincerest form of flattery''".
* [[Nanu]] and [[Hala]] narrate the preview for the [[SM133|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting {{m|Bloom Doom}} and {{m|Sinister Arrow Raid}}'s names are edited out in the dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|攻下狙射樹梟吧！|Overcome Decidueye!}}
|nl={{tt|Imitatie is de grootste vorm van strategie!|Imitation is the greatest form of strategy!}}
|ko={{tt|모크나이퍼를 공략하라!|Overcome Decidueye!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Imitação é a forma mais sincera de estratégia!|Imitation is the sicerest form of strategy!}}
|es_la={{tt|Admiración por Decidueye: ¡Estrategia de imitación!|Admiration for Decidueye: Imitation strategy!}}
}}
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SM131

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM130 |
prevtitle=Battling Besties! |
nextcode=SM132 |
nexttitle=Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
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epcode=SM131 |
altepcode=EP1070 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=The Battlefield of Truth and Love! |
title_ja=ムサシVSコジロウ！愛と真実のバトルフィールド！！|
title_ja_trans=Musashi VS Kojirō! Battlefield of Truth and Love!! |
broadcast_jp=July 21, 2019 |
broadcast_us=November 23, 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=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
directorn=1 |
director=浅田裕二 |
artn=2 |
art=岩根雅明 |
art2=志村泉 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM131-SM140 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|131}}
* {{BMGf|270154|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|270613|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|273852|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Battlefield of Truth and Love!''' (Japanese: '''ムサシVSコジロウ！愛と真実のバトルフィールド！！''' ''{{tt|Musashi|Jessie}} VS {{tt|Kojirō|James}}! Battlefield of Truth and Love!!'') is the 131st episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,070th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 21, 2019 and in the United States on November 23, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As the Alola Pokémon League continues, it’s time to decide on four more competitors to move to the next round! First up is Sophocles and Vikavolt against Mina and Ribombee, and while Ribombee is powerful, it’s no match for Vikavolt’s Signal Beam! Then, it’s a Team Rocket showdown as James and Mareanie take on Jessie and Wobbuffet. The match is close, but James decides to give it his all—and wins! After that, Kiawe and Marowak defeat Acerola and Rapooh in a ghostly clash, and Lillie and Snowy face off against Gladion and Umbreon. Lillie’s skills are impressive, but Gladion still pulls off the win. On to the next round!

==Plot==
While his friends offer him support, {{an|Sophocles}} nervously waits for his match against [[Mina]] to start. Following {{Ash}}'s suggestion, Sophocles settles down after taking some deep breaths. {{an|Lillie}} asks her older brother {{an|Gladion}} to not hold back during their match, declaring that she wants to demonstrate [[Snowy]]'s full power, and Gladion agrees. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] imagines her [[Manalo Conference]] victory speech while [[James]] dozes off, much to her displeasure.

Once Sophocles's match begins, his {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} pursues Mina's {{p|Ribombee}} through the sky. Vikavolt uses {{m|Zap Cannon}}, but Ribombee easily dodges it. After a quick dive and change of direction, Ribombee throws a series of {{m|Pollen Puff}}s and strikes Vikavolt several times. After the bombardment, Ribombee tosses Vikavolt into the battlefield with {{m|Psychic}}. Vikavolt quickly recovers and uses another Zap Cannon, but Ribombee again dodges it. In its moment of disorientation, Vikavolt zips behind and grabs a hold of Ribombee with its mandibles. With its opponent immobilized, Vikavolt defeats it with a close-range {{m|Signal Beam}}. [[Nanu]] makes the official ruling and declares Sophocles the winner.
[[File:SM131 Jessie VS James.png|thumb|left|250px|Jessie facing James]]
Jessie and James's match begins, with them going by "Jessina" and "Jamesio", respectively. Once Nanu signals for the sixth match to begin, [[James's Mareanie]] uses {{m|Spike Cannon}}, but {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} deflects the move. James orders Mareanie to use {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but Wobbuffet simply reflects the attack back with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Wobbuffet's defenses continue to prevent any damage from being inflicted on it, and the battle goes nowhere. James realizes that the match will continue on indefinitely like this, so he whispers to Mareanie to pretend to be incapacitated. However, when Mareanie turns to him, James looks into her eyes and realizes that she wants to battle properly for him. He then decides to take the battle just as seriously and orders Mareanie to use Spike Cannon. Wobbuffet manages to use {{m|Counter}} in time, but Mareanie's continued onslaught of attacks eventually causes the defensive barrier to weaken. In a massive explosion, Wobbuffet is thrown into the air and knocked out, giving James the win, much to Jessie's dismay.
[[File:SM131 Kiawe VS Acerola.png|thumb|250px|Kiawe facing Acerola]]
Next, {{an|Kiawe}} and [[Acerola]] call out their Pokémon, {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} and {{p|Gengar|Rapooh}}, respectively. Acerola orders Rapooh to use {{m|Shadow Ball}}, though the attack is destroyed by Marowak's {{m|Bonemerang}}. Rapooh then uses {{m|Shadow Punch}}, but Marowak manages to block it with {{m|Shadow Bone}}. Rapooh retaliates with another Shadow Punch, which strikes Marowak, who is then immobilized by Rapooh's {{a|Cursed Body}} [[Ability]]. Acerola orders Rapooh to use {{m|Thief}}, and it promptly steals Marowak's bone club, instantly limiting Marowak's move-set. Rapooh takes the opportunity to lash Marowak with a Shadow Ball-Shadow Punch combination. As Rapooh readies another Shadow Punch, Marowak is freed from Cursed Body and slams into its opponent with {{m|Iron Head}}. The impact winds Rapooh, who then absorbs Marowak into its body. However, Marowak emerges from Rapooh's body with its bone club in hand. Acerola orders another Shadow Ball, but Marowak retaliates, batting the Shadow Ball back at Rapooh before striking it with Shadow Bone, defeating it and allowing Kiawe to advance to the next round.
[[File:SM131 Lillie VS Gladion.png|thumb|left|250px|Lillie facing Gladion]]
The announcer announces the next battle between Gladion and Lillie. Lillie has Snowy summon {{m|Hail}}, instantly changing the battle conditions to suit Snowy's {{t|Ice}} type. Gladion quickly orders {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}} to attack with {{m|Dark Pulse}}, though Snowy is uninjured as she hides amongst the growing frost. Gladion is mildly impressed by Snowy's {{a|Snow Cloak}} [[Ability]], admitting that Lillie is growing as a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. He orders Umbreon to use Shadow Ball, which smashes through Snowy's {{m|Aurora Veil}} and strikes its target. As the Hail conditions fade, Lillie decides to use her [[Z-Move]], and Snowy successfully lashes Umbreon with {{m|Subzero Slammer}}. Umbreon, however, is mostly unscathed and knocks Snowy out with a super-effective {{m|Iron Tail}}. As Lillie comforts Snowy in her arms, Hapu declares Gladion is the winner. Despite the outcome, {{an|Lusamine}} expresses pride in her children, admitting that she wished her husband [[Mohn]] could be there to watch.

That night, the next match-ups are revealed on the [[Pokémon Center]] screen: Gladion and Jamesio, Ash and [[Hau]], Kiawe and Sophocles, and [[Guzma]] and {{an|Lana}}. Hau is particularly excited by his match-up, with his {{p|Decidueye}} and [[Ash's Rowlet]] exchanging a series of fighting words. Then, Rowlet flies out of the Pokémon Center to call for [[Toucannon's flock|its family]]. It notices a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Wingull}} passing by and promptly orders it to deliver the message.

==Major events==

[[File:Alola League Round 2.png|thumb|250px|The match-ups of the second round]]
* {{an|Sophocles}} defeats [[Mina]], advancing to the second round.
* [[James]] defeats [[Jessie]], advancing to the second round.
* [[Acerola]] is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} the {{p|Gengar|Greedy Rapooh}}.
* {{an|Kiawe}} defeats Acerola, advancing to the second round.
* [[Snowy]] is revealed to have {{a|Snow Cloak}} as its [[Ability]].
* {{an|Gladion}} defeats {{an|Lillie}}, advancing to the second round.
* The match-ups of the second round are revealed to be:
** Gladion versus James
** {{Ash}} versus [[Hau]]
** Kiawe versus Sophocles
** [[Guzma]] versus {{an|Lana}}
* {{AP|Rowlet}} asks a {{p|Wingull}} to bring [[Toucannon's flock|its foster family]] to the [[Manalo Stadium]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM131.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Mina]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Guzma]] (TV screen)
* [[Caster]] (voice only)
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM131.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Parasect}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Decidueye}} ''(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|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ([[Acerola]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Mimikins)
* {{p|Gengar}} ([[Acerola]]'s; Greedy Rapooh)
* {{p|Ribombee}} ([[Mina]]'s)
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
* {{p|Trapinch}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sandile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Wingull}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wingull|anime}})
* {{p|Metapod}}
* {{p|Parasect}}
* {{p|Spinarak}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Fletchling}}
* {{p|Golbat}}
* {{p|Paras}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The Pokémon that {{an|Gladion}} sends out in today's episode is...?''
** Host: {{an|Mallow}}
** Choices: {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}}, {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}, {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}, {{p|Crobat}}
** Answer: Umbreon
* The episode title, in both Japanese and English, is a reference to {{TRT}}'s {{motto}}.
* This episode marks the first time [[Jessie]] and [[James]] have faced each other in an official {{pkmn|battle}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time any Pokémon has used {{m|Thief}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{wp|Felix Mendelssohn}}'s musical piece {{wp|Wedding March (Mendelssohn)|Wedding March}} is used during the ending of Jessie and James's battle.
* {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{Ash}}, Mallow, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{Rotom}} narrate the preview for [[SM132|the next episode]].

===Errors===
* In the English [[dub]], [[Nanu]] incorrectly says the match between Jessie and James is in the semifinal round instead of the first round.
* {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}'s {{m|Zap Cannon}} is incorrectly referred to as {{m|Thunder Wave}} in the English dub. This is corrected in the [[Netflix]] release of the English dub.

===Dub edits===
* In the dub, an arranged version of Wedding March is used, but only the first 20 seconds of it are played.
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Subzero Slammer}}'s name is edited out in the English dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|武藏VS小次郎！愛與真實的對戰場地！！|Jessie VS James! Battlefield of Truth and Love!!}}
|nl={{tt|Het strijdveld van waarheid en liefde!|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!}}
|ko={{tt|로사 VS 로이! 사랑과 진실의 배틀필드!!|Jessie VS James! Battlefield of Truth and Love!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Batalhando por verdade e amor!|Battling for truth and love!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El campo de batalla del amor y la verdad!|The battlefield of love and truth!}}
}}
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[[de:Das Kampffeld der Wahrheit und Liebe!]]
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SM130

2020-05-03T21:28:32Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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* {{BMGf|273628|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Battling Besties!''' (Japanese: '''マオとスイレン！友情のゼンリョクバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Mao|Mallow}} and {{tt|Suiren|Lana}}! Super Full-Force Friendship Battle!!'') is the 130th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,069th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 14, 2019 and in the United States on November 16, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Alola Pokémon League is down to 16 competitors, and Ash and Faba are set to battle! Pikachu lets Meltan take the spotlight—and that it does, winning the match against Faba’s Hypno. Then, Ilima and Kangaskhan take on Guzma and Scizor, but after undergoing Mega Evolution, Kangaskhan falters and is defeated. In the third match, Hau’s Raichu uses speed to overtake Principal Oak’s Exeggutor. Finally, Lana and Mallow face off, but Mallow nearly gives up when she starts falling behind. Lana encourages her to persevere, and Mallow and Tsareena pull off their first Z-Move! Lana and Primarina end up winning the match, but Mallow’s still happy for her friend!

==Plot==
As the first round of the [[Manalo Conference]] is about to begin, {{Ash}} and {{an|Faba}} are the first pair of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to face each other. [[Caster]] mentions how Ash has cleared all four [[island challenge|grand trials]], while Faba is one of [[Aether Paradise]]'s elite and a {{type|Psychic}} [[type expert|user]]. [[Hala]], [[battle judge|refereeing]] the match, asks both Trainers to send out their Pokémon, and Faba sends out his {{p|Hypno}}, while Ash chooses {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, before Pikachu can leap down from Ash's shoulder, Faba secretly has Hypno use {{m|Psychic}} to pick one of the {{i|Poké Ball}}s on Ash's belt and drop it on the field, causing {{AP|Meltan}} to come out, much to Ash's surprise. However, upon seeing that Meltan likes the crowd's attention and wants to battle, he decides to use it instead of Pikachu.
[[File:SM130 Ash VS Faba.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash facing Faba]]
As Caster informs the crowd that Meltan is a newly discovered {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}} of Pokémon, Faba remembers the previous night, when he secretly spied upon Ash's [[party|team]] to determine which Pokémon was the weakest. Settling on Meltan, he resolved to bring it out, wanting to make sure he would get to battle {{an|Professor Kukui|the Masked Royal}}. {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}}, thinking Ash chose Meltan on purpose, are wondering if he has a plan for it. Caster explains that the first round consists of one-on-one {{pkmn|battle|Single Battles}} before Hala officially starts the match. Meltan attacks with {{m|Flash Cannon}}, but Hypno avoids it. Meltan tries again with {{m|Headbutt}}, which is blocked by Hypno's {{m|Reflect}}. Unaware of Meltan noticing Hypno's pendulum, Faba has Hypno use {{m|Hypnosis}}. Ash tells Meltan not to look, but instead, it leaps forward and happily latches onto Hypno's pendulum. Hypno stops attacking and furiously tries to shake Meltan off, but by the time that happens, Meltan has already melted a part of the pendulum away, much to the shock of both Faba and Ash. Recovering from his own shock, Ash then has Meltan attack with Flash Cannon, which hits the dismayed Hypno head-on, defeating it and giving Ash the victory. Faba tries to protest, but Hala says Meltan simply made use of its natural abilities, making the move perfectly legal. Upon exiting the battlefield, Ash encounters [[Ilima]], who congratulates him on his victory before heading out for his own battle.

The second pair of Trainers, Ilima and [[Guzma]], enter the battlefield, with Ilima's fan-girls cheering for him. Caster points out that Ilima has competed in the [[Kalos League]], making him a favorite to win the tournament. He also introduces Guzma, who, while unknown compared to Ilima, managed to clear the preliminary round without taking a single hit. In the crowd, [[Tupp]] is annoyed at Ilima and leads his fellow {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s into a cheer for Guzma.
[[File:SM130 Ilima VS Guzma.png|thumb|250px|Ilima facing Guzma]]
Ilima sends out a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, while Guzma sends out his {{p|Scizor}}. Hala tells both Trainers to battle fairly before starting the match. Kangaskhan begins the face-off with a {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, avoiding Scizor's {{m|Bullet Punch}} to deal the first hit. An orange glow surrounds Kangaskhan to signify her {{stat|Attack}} power rising, and {{Rotom}} points out that Power-Up Punch gets stronger with each hit. Kangaskhan uses Power-Up Punch again, but Guzma has Scizor avoid the attack with {{m|Agility}}. Ilima compliments Guzma's skills, but then reveals a [[Key Stone]], [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] Kangaskhan into Mega Kangaskhan. With the child Kangaskhan now temporarily grown up thanks to Mega Evolution, the mother and child attack Scizor {{a|Parental Bond|together}} with Power-Up Punch, before following up with {{m|Rock Slide}}. Although Scizor dodges the mother's rocks with Agility and smacks the child's rocks aside, it is then struck by a simultaneous {{m|Low Kick}} from both of them.

As Ilima seems to have Guzma backed into a corner, he orders another Power-Up Punch, but Guzma orders Scizor to dodge backwards, avoiding the child's punch. As the mother prepares to attack, she suddenly hesitates, and Guzma takes the opportunity to have Scizor use {{m|X-Scissor}} on her. As the Kangaskhan pair attacks again, Scizor once again dodges to a specific direction, avoiding the child's attack and causing the mother to hesitate, leaving her open for another X-Scissor. {{an|Sophocles}} wonders why Scizor's attacks suddenly started hitting, and {{an|Kiawe}} explains that Scizor is now constantly seeking a position where it has both of its opponents in a straight line. With the child in the way, the mother will hesitate to attack in fear of hurting her offspring, giving Scizor a chance to attack her. With the tide of the battle turned, Kangaskhan is starting to get worn out, and Guzma orders one more X-Scissor to finish the job. Ilima tells Kangaskhan to dodge, but she's unable to out of exhaustion, and is struck down. As the child Kangaskhan reverts to its regular form and climbs back into its pouch, Hala declares Guzma the winner. In the stands, the Team Skull Grunts celebrate and Ilima's fan girls cry in disappointment, while Caster exclaims his surprise at the front runner getting defeated on the first round.

The third battle is between [[Hau]]'s {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}} and [[Samson Oak]]'s Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}}. With its superior {{stat|Speed}}, Raichu is easily able to keep ahead of its opponent. Hau orders a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Exeggutor easily endures the attack. Samson has Exeggutor counterattack with {{m|Dragon Hammer}}, but Raichu dodges it with {{m|Quick Attack}}, before using {{m|Focus Blast}}, causing the tall Pokémon to topple down in defeat. In the stands, Hala looks proudly at his grandson as [[Olivia]] declares Hau the winner.
[[File:SM130 Lana VS Mallow.png|thumb|left|250px|Lana facing Mallow]]
As {{an|Lana}} and {{an|Mallow}} walk towards the battlefield, Mallow expresses her nervousness, but Lana encourages her, telling her to treat it as any other match. Arriving at the battlefield, they take their positions and send out their Pokémon: {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} and {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}. From the stands, Ash and the rest of his classmates wish both of them luck. Olivia starts the battle, and Mallow makes the first move by ordering a {{m|Magical Leaf}}. Lana counters with {{m|Sparkling Aria}}, which not only stops Mallow's attack, but also attacks Tsareena at the same time. Unable to dodge the attack completely, Tsareena is hit, taking the first blow of the battle. {{an|Lillie}} says that Tsareena, who mostly specializes in close-range combat, isn't easily going to get close enough, but Rotom says that if she ''does'' get close enough, she will win.

Tsareena is forced to stay on the defensive as Lana continues her relentless assault. As another Sparkling Aria is fired, Mallow has Tsareena block it with {{m|Trop Kick}}, before charging in for a {{m|Stomp}}. However, Lana then surprises Mallow by having Primarina use {{m|Icy Wind}}, stopping Tsareena on her tracks. In the crowd, Mallow's classmates are also surprised to see that Lana has taught Primarina an {{t|Ice}} [[move]] in preparation of fighting against {{t|Grass}} types. Another Icy Wind blows Tsareena back, and she falls on her knees. Surprisingly, Mallow suddenly adones a peaceful look and compliments Lana, before taking out Tsareena's Poké Ball. However, when she tries to [[recall]] Tsareena, it doesn't work, and Tsareena forces herself back to her feet. Lana tells Mallow how she's always liked how considerate she is of others, but right now, Tsareena wants to keep fighting by her side. This makes Mallow remember the times she's shared with Tsareena, ever since she was a {{p|Bounsweet}} and a {{p|Steenee}}.

Her resolve renewed, Mallow puts Tsareena's Poké Ball away and declares that she will keep fighting to win by her side. As the two Pokémon start exchanging attacks again, Mallow understands that Tsareena can't take another blow, which means they must finish the battle with their next attack to have any hopes of winning. She insecurely looks at her [[Z-Ring]], but looking at Tsareena, she is reassured. Tsareena walks up to her Trainer and the two embrace each other. Suddenly, Mallow's [[Grassium Z]] starts to glow, and Mallow feels the Z-Power flowing through her. She and Tsareena perform the {{m|Bloom Doom}} pose together, covering the whole battlefield in flowers. Lana is impressed, but refuses to lose, executing her own Z-Move, {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}, which she uses to block Mallow's Z-Move. For a few intense moments, the two Z-Moves clash, eventually cancelling each other out, causing the water from Lana's Z-Move to rain all over the battlefield. Lana orders an {{m|Aqua Jet}}, which Tsareena tries to counter with Trop Kick, but her exhaustion catches up to her, and she stumbles, resulting in the Aqua Jet hitting her dead on and causing her to [[fainting|faint]]. Moved to tears by the emotional battle, Olivia declares Lana the victor.

With the battle over, Lana walks up to Mallow, and the two compliment each other, sharing a grateful handshake. Waving for the cheering audience, Mallow expresses her happiness of having gone all out, as well as the frustration of losing. The rest of the group swears not to lose either, as the episode closes with the image of Mallow and Lana happily holding hands together.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} defeats {{an|Faba}}, advancing to the second round.
* [[Ilima]] is revealed to own a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, a [[Kangaskhanite]], and a [[Key Stone]].
* [[Guzma]] defeats Ilima, advancing to the second round.
* [[Samson Oak]] is revealed to own an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Exeggutor}}.
* [[Hau]] defeats Samson Oak, advancing to the second round.
* [[Lana's Primarina]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Icy Wind}}.
* {{an|Mallow}} and {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} successfully perform {{m|Bloom Doom}} for the first time.
* {{an|Lana}} defeats Mallow, advancing to the second round.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Kangaskhan}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM130.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Ilima]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Guzma]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* [[Ulu]]
* [[Caster]]
* Ilima Girls
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM130.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Scizor}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}}; flashback)
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Bounsweet}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}}; flashback)
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}}; flashback)
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Hypno}} ({{an|Faba}}'s)
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Ilima]]'s)
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} ([[Ilima]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Kangaskhan]])
* {{p|Raichu}} ([[Hau]]'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Guzma]]'s)
* {{p|Lickitung}} ([[Ulu]]'s)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{tc|Madame}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; Pershie; flashback)
* {{p|Raticate}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Rattata}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Salandit}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Torchic}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Totodile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Treecko}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Swinub}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bagon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sandygast}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diglett}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sandshrew}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dedenne}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Petilil}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bounsweet}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Yungoos}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Oranguru}} ({{an|Oranguru|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Wingull}} (×2)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which Pokémon does [[Guzma]] send out in today's episode?''
** Host: [[Hala]]
** Choices: {{p|Masquerain}}, {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Golisopod}}
** Answer: Scizor
* [[Your Adventure]] is used an insert song during {{an|Mallow}} and {{an|Lana}}'s {{pkmn|battle}}.
* As of this episode, all of {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}} have successfully used a [[Z-Move]].
* This episode features the following flashbacks of Mallow and her {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}.
** Practicing for the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]] from ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]''.
** Battling {{TRT}} alongside {{an|Oranguru}} from ''[[SM039|Mallow and the Forest Teacher!]]''.
** Preparing jam during the [[Alola Bread Festival]] from ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]''.
** Defeating {{p|Persian|Pershie}} from ''[[SM083|Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!]]''.
** Attempting and failing to use {{m|Bloom Doom}} from ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]''.
* This episode was the first to air in Japan after the theatrical release of [[M22]].
* [[Nanu]] and [[Acerola]] narrate the preview of the [[SM131|next episode]].

===Errors===
* When {{AP|Meltan}}'s {{i|Poké Ball}} is shown opening, the button is on the bottom half instead of on the top.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting {{m|Bloom Doom}} and {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}'s names are edited out in the dub.

==In other languages==
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|nl={{tt|Tegen je beste vriendin vechten!|Battling your best friend!}}
|ko={{tt|마오와 수련! 우정의 전력배틀!|Mallow and Lana! Full-Force Battle of Friendship!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Amigos de batalha!|Battle friends!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Amigas y rivales!|Friends and rivals!}}
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SM130

2020-05-03T21:26:58Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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* {{BMGf|273628|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Battling Besties!''' (Japanese: '''マオとスイレン！友情のゼンリョクバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Mao|Mallow}} and {{tt|Suiren|Lana}}! Super Full-Force Friendship Battle!!'') is the 130th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,069th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 14, 2019 and in the United States on November 16, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Alola Pokémon League is down to 16 competitors, and Ash and Faba are set to battle! Pikachu lets Meltan take the spotlight—and that it does, winning the match against Faba’s Hypno. Then, Ilima and Kangaskhan take on Guzma and Scizor, but after undergoing Mega Evolution, Kangaskhan falters and is defeated. In the third match, Hau’s Raichu uses speed to overtake Principal Oak’s Exeggutor. Finally, Lana and Mallow face off, but Mallow nearly gives up when she starts falling behind. Lana encourages her to persevere, and Mallow and Tsareena pull off their first Z-Move! Lana and Primarina end up winning the match, but Mallow’s still happy for her friend!

==Plot==
As the first round of the [[Manalo Conference]] is about to begin, {{Ash}} and {{an|Faba}} are the first pair of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to face each other. [[Caster]] mentions how Ash has cleared all four [[island challenge|grand trials]], while Faba is one of [[Aether Paradise]]'s elite and a {{type|Psychic}} [[type expert|user]]. [[Hala]], [[battle judge|refereeing]] the match, asks both Trainers to send out their Pokémon, and Faba sends out his {{p|Hypno}}, while Ash chooses {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, before Pikachu can leap down from Ash's shoulder, Faba secretly has Hypno use {{m|Psychic}} to pick one of the {{i|Poké Ball}}s on Ash's belt and drop it on the field, causing {{AP|Meltan}} to come out, much to Ash's surprise. However, upon seeing that Meltan likes the crowd's attention and wants to battle, he decides to use it instead of Pikachu.
[[File:SM130 Ash VS Faba.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash facing Faba]]
As Caster informs the crowd that Meltan is a newly discovered {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}} of Pokémon, Faba remembers the previous night, when he secretly spied upon Ash's [[party|team]] to determine which Pokémon was the weakest. Settling on Meltan, he resolved to bring it out, wanting to make sure he would get to battle {{an|Professor Kukui|the Masked Royal}}. {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}}, thinking Ash chose Meltan on purpose, are wondering if he has a plan for it. Caster explains that the first round consists of one-on-one {{pkmn|battle|Single Battles}} before Hala officially starts the match. Meltan attacks with {{m|Flash Cannon}}, but Hypno avoids it. Meltan tries again with {{m|Headbutt}}, which is blocked by Hypno's {{m|Reflect}}. Unaware of Meltan noticing Hypno's pendulum, Faba has Hypno use {{m|Hypnosis}}. Ash tells Meltan not to look, but instead, it leaps forward and happily latches onto Hypno's pendulum. Hypno stops attacking and furiously tries to shake Meltan off, but by the time that happens, Meltan has already melted a part of the pendulum away, much to the shock of both Faba and Ash. Recovering from his own shock, Ash then has Meltan attack with Flash Cannon, which hits the dismayed Hypno head-on, defeating it and giving Ash the victory. Faba tries to protest, but Hala says Meltan simply made use of its natural abilities, making the move perfectly legal. Upon exiting the battlefield, Ash encounters [[Ilima]], who congratulates him on his victory before heading out for his own battle.

The second pair of Trainers, Ilima and [[Guzma]], enter the battlefield, with Ilima's fan-girls cheering for him. Caster points out that Ilima has competed in the [[Kalos League]], making him a favorite to win the tournament. He also introduces Guzma, who, while unknown compared to Ilima, managed to clear the preliminary round without taking a single hit. In the crowd, [[Tupp]] is annoyed at Ilima and leads his fellow {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s into a cheer for Guzma.
[[File:SM130 Ilima VS Guzma.png|thumb|250px|Ilima facing Guzma]]
Ilima sends out a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, while Guzma sends out his {{p|Scizor}}. Hala tells both Trainers to battle fairly before starting the match. Kangaskhan begins the face-off with a {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, avoiding Scizor's {{m|Bullet Punch}} to deal the first hit. An orange glow surrounds Kangaskhan to signify her {{stat|Attack}} power rising, and {{Rotom}} points out that Power-Up Punch gets stronger with each hit. Kangaskhan uses Power-Up Punch again, but Guzma has Scizor avoid the attack with {{m|Agility}}. Ilima compliments Guzma's skills, but then reveals a [[Key Stone]], [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] Kangaskhan into Mega Kangaskhan. With the child Kangaskhan now temporarily grown up thanks to Mega Evolution, the mother and child attack Scizor {{a|Parental Bond|together}} with Power-Up Punch, before following up with {{m|Rock Slide}}. Although Scizor dodges the mother's rocks with Agility and smacks the child's rocks aside, it is then struck by a simultaneous {{m|Low Kick}} from both of them.

As Ilima seems to have Guzma backed into a corner, he orders another Power-Up Punch, but Guzma orders Scizor to dodge backwards, avoiding the child's punch. As the mother prepares to attack, she suddenly hesitates, and Guzma takes the opportunity to have Scizor use {{m|X-Scissor}} on her. As the Kangaskhan pair attacks again, Scizor once again dodges to a specific direction, avoiding the child's attack and causing the mother to hesitate, leaving her open for another X-Scissor. {{an|Sophocles}} wonders why Scizor's attacks suddenly started hitting, and {{an|Kiawe}} explains that Scizor is now constantly seeking a position where it has both of its opponents in a straight line. With the child in the way, the mother will hesitate to attack in fear of hurting her offspring, giving Scizor a chance to attack her. With the tide of the battle turned, Kangaskhan is starting to get worn out, and Guzma orders one more X-Scissor to finish the job. Ilima tells Kangaskhan to dodge, but she's unable to out of exhaustion, and is struck down. As the child Kangaskhan reverts to its regular form and climbs back into its pouch, Hala declares Guzma the winner. In the stands, the Team Skull Grunts celebrate and Ilima's fan girls cry in disappointment, while Caster exclaims his surprise at the front runner getting defeated on the first round.

The third battle is between [[Hau]]'s {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}} and [[Samson Oak]]'s Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}}. With its superior {{stat|Speed}}, Raichu is easily able to keep ahead of its opponent. Hau orders a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Exeggutor easily endures the attack. Samson has Exeggutor counterattack with {{m|Dragon Hammer}}, but Raichu dodges it with {{m|Quick Attack}}, before using {{m|Focus Blast}}, causing the tall Pokémon to topple down in defeat. In the stands, Hala looks proudly at his grandson as [[Olivia]] declares Hau the winner.
[[File:SM130 Lana VS Mallow.png|thumb|left|250px|Lana facing Mallow]]
As {{an|Lana}} and {{an|Mallow}} walk towards the battlefield, Mallow expresses her nervousness, but Lana encourages her, telling her to treat it as any other match. Arriving at the battlefield, they take their positions and send out their Pokémon: {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} and {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}. From the stands, Ash and the rest of his classmates wish both of them luck. Olivia starts the battle, and Mallow makes the first move by ordering a {{m|Magical Leaf}}. Lana counters with {{m|Sparkling Aria}}, which not only stops Mallow's attack, but also attacks Tsareena at the same time. Unable to dodge the attack completely, Tsareena is hit, taking the first blow of the battle. {{an|Lillie}} says that Tsareena, who mostly specializes in close-range combat, isn't easily going to get close enough, but Rotom says that if she ''does'' get close enough, she will win.

Tsareena is forced to stay on the defensive as Lana continues her relentless assault. As another Sparkling Aria is fired, Mallow has Tsareena block it with {{m|Trop Kick}}, before charging in for a {{m|Stomp}}. However, Lana then surprises Mallow by having Primarina use {{m|Icy Wind}}, stopping Tsareena on her tracks. In the crowd, Mallow's classmates are also surprised to see that Lana has taught Primarina an {{t|Ice}} [[move]] in preparation of fighting against {{t|Grass}} types. Another Icy Wind blows Tsareena back, and she falls on her knees. Surprisingly, Mallow suddenly adones a peaceful look and compliments Lana, before taking out Tsareena's Poké Ball. However, when she tries to [[recall]] Tsareena, it doesn't work, and Tsareena forces herself back to her feet. Lana tells Mallow how she's always liked how considerate she is of others, but right now, Tsareena wants to keep fighting by her side. This makes Mallow remember the times she's shared with Tsareena, ever since she was a {{p|Bounsweet}} and a {{p|Steenee}}.

Her resolve renewed, Mallow puts Tsareena's Poké Ball away and declares that she will keep fighting to win by her side. As the two Pokémon start exchanging attacks again, Mallow understands that Tsareena can't take another blow, which means they must finish the battle with their next attack to have any hopes of winning. She insecurely looks at her [[Z-Ring]], but looking at Tsareena, she is reassured. Tsareena walks up to her Trainer and the two embrace each other. Suddenly, Mallow's [[Grassium Z]] starts to glow, and Mallow feels the Z-Power flowing through her. She and Tsareena perform the {{m|Bloom Doom}} pose together, covering the whole battlefield in flowers. Lana is impressed, but refuses to lose, executing her own Z-Move, {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}, which she uses to block Mallow's Z-Move. For a few intense moments, the two Z-Moves clash, eventually cancelling each other out, causing the water from Lana's Z-Move to rain all over the battlefield. Lana orders an {{m|Aqua Jet}}, which Tsareena tries to counter with Trop Kick, but her exhaustion catches up to her, and she stumbles, resulting in the Aqua Jet hitting her dead on and causing her to [[fainting|faint]]. Moved to tears by the emotional battle, Olivia declares Lana the victor.

With the battle over, Lana walks up to Mallow, and the two compliment each other, sharing a grateful handshake. Waving for the cheering audience, Mallow expresses her happiness of having gone all out, as well as the frustration of losing. The rest of the group swears not to lose either, as the episode closes with the image of Mallow and Lana happily holding hands together.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} defeats {{an|Faba}}, advancing to the second round.
* [[Ilima]] is revealed to own a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, a [[Kangaskhanite]], and a [[Key Stone]].
* [[Guzma]] defeats Ilima, advancing to the second round.
* [[Samson Oak]] is revealed to own an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Exeggutor}}.
* [[Hau]] defeats Samson Oak, advancing to the second round.
* [[Lana's Primarina]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Icy Wind}}.
* {{an|Mallow}} and {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} successfully perform {{m|Bloom Doom}} for the first time.
* {{an|Lana}} defeats Mallow, advancing to the second round.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Kangaskhan}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM130.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Ilima]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Guzma]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* [[Ulu]]
* [[Caster]]
* Ilima Girls
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM130.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Scizor}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}}; flashback)
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Bounsweet}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}}; flashback)
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}}; flashback)
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Hypno}} ({{an|Faba}}'s)
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Ilima]]'s)
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} ([[Ilima]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Kangaskhan]])
* {{p|Raichu}} ([[Hau]]'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Guzma]]'s)
* {{p|Lickitung}} ([[Ulu]]'s)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{tc|Madame}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; Pershie; flashback)
* {{p|Raticate}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Rattata}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Salandit}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Torchic}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Totodile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Treecko}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Swinub}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bagon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sandygast}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diglett}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sandshrew}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dedenne}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Petilil}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bounsweet}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Yungoos}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Oranguru}} ({{an|Oranguru|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Wingull}} (×2)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which Pokémon does [[Guzma]] send out in today's episode?''
** Host: [[Hala]]
** Choices: {{p|Masquerain}}, {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Golisopod}}
** Answer: Scizor
* [[Your Adventure]] is used an insert song during {{an|Mallow}} and {{an|Lana}}'s {{pkmn|battle}}.
* As of this episode, all of {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}} have successfully used a [[Z-Move]].
* This episode features the following flashbacks of Mallow and her {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}.
** Practicing for the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]] from ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]''.
** Battling {{TRT}} alongside {{an|Oranguru}} from ''[[SM039|Mallow and the Forest Teacher!]]''.
** Preparing jam during the [[Alola Bread Festival]] from ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]''.
** Defeating {{p|Persian|Pershie}} from ''[[SM083|Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!]]''.
** Attempting and failing to use {{m|Bloom Doom}} from ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]''.
* This episode was the first to air in Japan after the theatrical release of [[M22]].
* [[Nanu]] and [[Acerola]] narrate the preview of the [[SM131|next episode]].

===Errors===
* When {{AP|Meltan}}'s {{i|Poké Ball}} is shown opening, the button is on the bottom half instead of on the top.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting {{m|Bloom Doom}} and {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}'s names are edited out in the dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|瑪奧與水蓮！友情的全力對戰！！|Mallow and Lana! Super Full-Force Friendship Battle!!}}
|nl={{tt|Tegen je beste vriendin vechten!|Fight your best friend!}}
|ko={{tt|마오와 수련! 우정의 전력배틀!|Mallow and Lana! Full-Force Battle of Friendship!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Amigos de batalha!|Battle friends!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Amigas y rivales!|Friends and rivals!}}
}}
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM096 |
altepcode=EP1035 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Don't Ignore the Small Stufful! |
title_ja=ロケット団とヌイコグマ！ |
title_ja_trans=Rocket-dan and Nuikoguma! |
broadcast_jp=November 11, 2018 |
broadcast_us=March 26, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Twerp, Twerpette|ジャリボーイ・ジャリガール]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=尼野浩正 |
directorn=1 |
director=牧野吉高 |
artn=2 |
art=山崎玲愛 |
art2=香月麻衣子 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM091-SM100 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|096}}
* {{BMGf|265141|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|265586|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|268267|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!''' (Japanese: '''ロケット団とヌイコグマ！''' ''{{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}} and {{tt|Nuikoguma|Stufful}}!'') is the 96th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,035th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 11, 2018, in Canada on March 23, 2019, and in the United States on March 26, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash heads to Aether Paradise to deliver the lunches Professor Burnet and Munchlax forgot at home, and he and Lillie enjoy seeing the Pokémon there. But Team Rocket is there, too, plotting to steal Pokémon while in disguise as Aether Paradise employees. When one of the Pokémon from the conservation area, an adorable Stufful, goes missing, everyone suspects Team Rocket of foul play. But Stufful refuses to leave Team Rocket’s side, and when Bewear appears to whisk them away, everyone learns that Bewear and Stufful are family! This time, Team Rocket’s exit includes a new member of the group: Stufful!

==Plot==
At {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house, Kukui realizes that [[Professor Burnet]] and {{p|Munchlax}} left their lunches behind. With Kukui needing to attend the Pokémon Battle Study Conference, {{Ash}} offers to deliver the lunches to [[Aether Paradise]] for him. When Kukui leaves, {{an|Lillie}} and [[Hobbes]] arrive aboard a jet. Hobbes explains that {{an|Lusamine}} has been busy since the end of the [[Manalo Festival]], and asks Ash if he could visit her to report his side of the story, which he agrees to do.

Ash, Lillie, and Hobbes arrive at Aether Paradise. {{TRT}} is also there, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] as {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}s, hoping to capture the facility's Pokémon. When {{an|Faba}} notices Team Rocket and interrogates them, [[Wicke]] arrives and explains that she recently hired them as Conservation Area employees. As Faba walks off, Wicke hands [[Jessie]] a clipboard to begin counting the Pokémon. Meanwhile, [[James]] is assigned cleaning duty, but soon becomes exhausted. He calls on {{TP|James|Mareanie}}'s assistance, and after poisoning James, she mops the floors with her tentacles. Meanwhile, {{MTR}} is taking a break and listening to several {{p|Whimsicott}} explain the relaxing life they enjoy at Aether Paradise. Meowth has a fantasy of {{an|Giovanni}} surrounded by the Aether Paradise Pokémon, and tells the Whimsicott that they will enjoy living with the Boss.

Elsewhere, Burnet and Munchlax are ecstatic to have their lunches now with them. Then {{Rotom}} uploads its Manalo Festival data onto the [[Aether Foundation]]'s system. Wicke offers Ash a tour of Aether Paradise, and the young {{pkmn|Trainer}} happily obliges. Elsewhere, with the Pokémon all accounted for, Team Rocket agree to start their large scale plan but are interrupted when Ash arrives on the scene. {{AP|Pikachu}} looks up at Team Rocket, and the trio quickly flees to avoid being detected. However in their escape, the list of Pokemon flies out of Jessie's back pocket and lands at Faba's feet. Ash and Lillie enter the {{p|Ditto}} play space, and one of the Ditto approaches Pikachu and soon {{m|transform}}s into him, only it still maintains its facial expression. Wicke adds that the Ditto is almost ready to graduate. The term "graduate" perplexes Rotom and Ash. Burnet explains that they care for the Pokémon at Aether Paradise before returning them to the wild. As Team Rocket walk down a corridor a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} starts following the group. Meanwhile, Faba runs over to Lusamine with the count list in hand, and he exclaims that Stufful is unaccounted for. Then Lusamine, Wicke, Brunet, Ash and Lillie agree to split up and search for Stufful. Rotom's Pokédex on Stufful entry alarms Ash, but Wicke and Burnet assure him that Stufful is harmless. In a flashback, Wicke explains that she first met Stufful during one of her solo patrols. She heard its cries and soon found Stufful was trapped under a fallen tree. In an act of desperation, Wicke dug through the dirt to make a gap big enough to rescue Stufful. Wicke tears at the thought of Stufful going missing, so the search party begins.

Team Rocket continues to powerwalk away from Stufful and eventually stop. Jessie questions why it's following them, but James then suggests that Jessie should {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Stufful. Jessie throws her {{i|Poké Ball}}, but Stufful sidesteps it. She tries a second Poké Ball, but Stufful ducks this time. Jessie attempts to capture Stufful for a third time, but the Pokemon headbutts the Poké Ball into Jessie's face. Jessie scolds Stufful, but the Pokémon instead jumps onto Jessie's face and begins smothering her. Wicke, in a frantic voice, makes an announcement over the loudspeakers to alert everyone that Stufful is missing from the Conservation Area. Meowth and James overhear the announcement and fear that they will be caught red-handed attempting to steal Stufful and lose their chance to catch all the other Pokémon. Meanwhile, Jessie struggles to free herself of Stufful, and the Flailing Pokémon manages to latch itself onto Jessie's hair. As Ash and Lillie appear behind them, Team Rocket are run away to maintain their covert operation. The group rush passed Faba, who quickly notices Stufful attached to Jessie's hair. Team Rocket are eventually stopped on a walk bridge and surrounded by Lusamine, Wicke, Burnet, Faba, Lillie and Ash. Faba demands to know why the thieves ran, with the accusation shocking Team Rocket. The quartet contemplates their actions and they decide to launch into their {{motto}}.

With their true identities now exposed, Rotom demands that Stufful be returned. Jessie yells out that she would return Stufful, but it is attached to her. The answer only infuriates Ash, and he has Pikachu launch a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack. As the electricity begins to reach into the air, {{an|Bewear}} crashes through the glass ceiling to rescue Team Rocket. As it is about to scoop up the group, Stufful captivates Bewear's attention. Suddenly Bewear lets out a shrill of joy, and Stufful jumps into its arms. The scene shocks everyone, and Meowth reveals that Bewear is Stufful's mother. Everyone is overjoyed for the pair, and Stufful waves to Wicke and the others. Bewear does the same before bundling Team Rocket in her arms and jumping onto an Aether Foundation helicopter. Bewear breaks off the helicopter's rotor blades and hands to it over to Stufful. Stufful promptly begins twirling the blades in its hands, and this allows Bewear to return to her [[Melemele Island]] den. Wicke, in particular, is relieved to see Stufful returned to its mother's arms and takes a moment to reflect.

Sometime later, there is another hole in the Conservation Area's roof, and helicopter blades sit atop a tree canopy. Wicke walks through the Conservation Area and stops after spotting a leaf full of honey lying on the ground. The mysterious gesture startles her, but the culprit is not revealed.

==Major events==

* [[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.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM096.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* {{an|Gladion}} (photos)
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Wicke]]
* [[Hobbes]]
* {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}s
* Pilot

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM096.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Whimsicott}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Stufful}} ''(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|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}}; photo)
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; photo)
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}}; photos)
* {{p|Munchlax}} ([[Professor Burnet]]'s)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Solgaleo}} ([[Nebby]]; photos)
* {{p|Drampa}} ([[Grandpa Forest]])
* {{p|Lunala}} ({{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala|anime}}; photos)
* {{p|Necrozma}} ({{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma|anime}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Dusk Mane and Ultra Necrozma}}; photos)
* {{p|Naganadel}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Naganadel|anime}}; photos)
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Ditto}} (×5)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (×5)
* {{p|Sandile}} (multiple)
* {{p|Swanna}}
* {{p|Exeggcute}}
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Cutiefly}} (×3)
* {{p|Ivysaur}}
* {{p|Fletchling}} (multiple)
* {{p|Spinarak}}
* {{p|Boldore}} (multiple)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} (×6)
* {{p|Petilil}}
* {{p|Ribombee}} (×3)
* {{p|Miltank}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Trapinch}}
* {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Sandygast}}
* {{p|Braviary}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (×6)
* {{p|Petilil}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Pikipek}} (×4; flashback)
* {{p|Herdier}} (flashback)
* {{p|Wishiwashi}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Wishiwashi|Solo Form}}; ×4; flashback)
* {{p|Braviary}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Ledyba}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Bonsly}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The Pokémon that grabs on to me in today's episode is...?''
** Host: [[Jessie]]
** Choices: {{p|Boldore}}, {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}}, {{p|Whimsicott}}, {{p|Sandile}}
** Answer: Stufful
* This is the last episode to air before the release of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* This is the first episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}} to have a [[boss fantasy]].
* {{an|Bewear}} is confirmed to be female in this episode.
* [[Jessie]] uses an {{p|Arbok}}-shaped pen, which is a reference to the {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} she once had.
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}, {{Ash}}, {{Rotom}}, and {{p|Dartrix}} narrate the preview for the [[SM097|next episode]].
* The English dub title could be based on the idiom "don't sweat the small stuff".
* {{TRT}} reads the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* Bewear and Stufful are said to be "family" rather than explicitly mother and child, leaving the relation between the two ambiguous in the [[dub]].

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|火箭隊與童偶熊！|Team Rocket and Stufful!}}
|nl={{tt|Stufful zoekt zijn familie!|Stufful is looking for his family!}}
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|he={{tt|!לא להתעלם מסטאפול הקטן|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!}}
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|es_eu={{tt|¡Stufful, el Pequeñajo!|Stufful, the Pipsqueak!}}
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SM091

2020-04-14T19:36:06Z

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
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epcode=SM091 |
altepcode=EP1030 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=A Plethora of Pikachu! |
title_ja=大量発生チュウ！ピカチュウのたに！！ |
title_ja_trans=It's a Pikachu Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!! |
broadcast_jp=October 7, 2018 |
broadcast_us=February 9, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} February 10, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes}} February 16, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[Under The Alolan Moon]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Twerp, Twerpette|ジャリボーイ・ジャリガール]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard= 中田誠|
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director=中田誠 |
artn=2 |
art=一石小百合 |
art2=志村泉 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM091-SM100 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|091}}
* {{BMGf|263849|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|264715|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|266932|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''A Plethora of Pikachu!''' (Japanese: '''大量発生チュウ！ピカチュウのたに！！''' ''It's a Pikachu Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!'') is the 91st episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,030th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 7, 2018, in New Zealand on January 8, 2019, in Canada on January 26, 2019, and in the United States on February 16, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash, Kiawe, and Mimo discover an amazing place called Pikachu Valley, home to the biggest group of Pikachu they’ve ever seen! Their Trainer is a major pika-fan named Pikala, who gives everyone a set of Pikachu ears and a tail, and insists that they all talk in Pikaspeak by adding “pika” to every sentence.

At first, Ash’s Pikachu seems to be a big hit with the ladies—but Pikala clarifies that they’re just offering their usual pika-greetings. Annoyed by this behavior, the boss Pikachu challenges our buddy to a battle, but Ash’s Pikachu wins—and then thwarts an attempt by Team Rocket to grab the whole group!

==Plot==
[[Mimo]], {{Ash}}, and {{an|Kiawe}} arrive at [[Pikachu Valley]] and meet a {{p|Pikachu}} enthusiast named [[Pikala]]. She nuzzles [[Ash's Pikachu]] and identifies him as a [[Kanto]]nian Pikachu because of his silky, smooth fur. Pikala gives everyone, including {{Rotom}}, a set of Pikachu ear headbands and tails before explaining the three promises needed to become a resident of Pikachu Valley. She then teaches the group the basics of the "Pikanese" language and gives them each a Pikanese name. After declaring their commitment to the Pikachu, the group enters Pikachu Valley. Kiawe soon finds a Pikachu-decorated van called the Pikachu House. He attempts to enter, but is stopped after two Pikachu jump out. Kiawe looks inside the van and is then knocked to the ground by a horde of Pikachu.

Everyone's attention soon turns to Ash's Pikachu, who finds himself surrounded by Pikala's cautious Pikachu. Curly, one of Pikala's female Pikachu, approaches Ash's Pikachu and exchanges a tail to greet him. The other Pikachu follow suit, and the attention begins to overwhelm Ash's Pikachu. He resorts to posing, but the act is not well-received and the female Pikachu quickly walk away. Pikala explains that [[Alola]]n Pikachu greet each other by sniffing and rubbing tails, and it is the females who approach newcomers first. The males soon sniff and shake tails with Ash's Pikachu. Suddenly, a large ring of electricity surrounds the group, which develops into a thundercloud. As a bolt of lightning strikes the Pikachu, Pikala explains that the static electricity created by the tail-rubbing helps the Pikachu maintain their silky coats and boosts energy levels.

Meanwhile, a familiar {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} watches the group of Pikachu and begins to shudder in anger. {{TRT}} watches on, and [[Jessie]] reveals that her Mimikyu came out of its [[Poké Ball]] by itself. While the trio are terrified by Mimikyu's seething aggression, [[James]] suggests that they use Mimikyu to create a choatic distraction while they grab Ash's Pikachu. Jessie likes the idea, but points out that it might be tough to identify which Pikachu belongs to Ash. She smirks and suggests that they steal all of the Pikachu instead.

Ash, Kiawe and Mimo admire Pikachu's velvet smooth fur. Mimo and Pikala are excited to see Curly seems to have fallen in love with Ash's Pikachu. However, Ash's Pikachu isn't enjoying the extra attention and resorts to running away but Curly follows. A bolt of electricity strikes Pikachu's tail, taking him by surprise. Another one hits just as Curly attempts to hand Pikachu a [[Lum Berry]]. The source of the attacks is soon revealed to be a {{Shiny}} Pikachu [[nickname]]d the Boss. Pikala explains that the Boss has been interested in Curly for some time. Mimo is excited to see a clash between the Boss and Ash's Pikachu over Curly, but Kiawe is more concerned that his sister knows about love. The two males soon confront each other, and the Boss strikes Pikachu with his {{wp|Pompadour (hairstyle)|pompadour hairstyle}}. Curly manages to separate the pair. Just as Ash's calls back Pikachu, the Boss strikes him with a bolt of electricity and the conflict ensues. The Boss and Pikachu exchange {{t|electric}} attacks, summoning Pikala's other Pikachu to watch the duel unfold. Ash tries to call his Pikachu back, but Pikala intervenes and clarifies that it is an issue to be resolved amongst the Pikachu. Pikala explains that the first to bite the other's tail will be victorious.

The Boss makes the first move and rushes forward, but Pikachu sends out several sparks through his tail. The distraction almost works but the Boss manages to avoid Pikachu's sneaky attempt. The Boss uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but Pikachu jumps into the air and traps the Boss in an {{m|Electroweb}}. Pikachu slowly walks up to the Boss and bites down on his tail, earning himself the victory. In an act of good sportsmanship, Pikachu clears the Electroweb with his tail and helps the Boss onto his feet. The Boss grabs Pikachu's hand and hoists it up into the air to officially declare Pikachu as the winner. Curly runs out of the crowd and goes onto rubs her nose with both the Boss and Ash's Pikachu, causing the two males to blush. Just as the Pikachu begin to celebrate, Mimikyu appears amongst the group and quickly surrounds itself in an angry haze.

Pikala is thrilled to see a Pikachu cosplayer, but Rotom explains that Mimikyu is a Pokémon. Jessie, James and {{MTR}} soon arrive on the scene and perform their {{motto}} with a Pikanese twist. Pikala is unaware of the threat and gives Team Rocket a pair of Pikachu ears and tails to welcome them to Pikachu Valley. The gesture leaves Team Rocket perplexed. Jessie twists her [[Mimikium Z]] on her [[Z-Power Ring]], and she, James, Meowth and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} perform a group [[Z-Move]]. The Z-Power passes onto Mimikyu who goes on to drape its cloth over the Pikachu and unleash the nightmarish {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} [[move]]. Jessie maintains her Z-Pose to allow Mimikyu to maintain the move's full power and keep the Pikachu trapped, but she becomes concerned as Ash's Pikachu leaps into view. James and Meowth soon return with the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]], and Wobbuffet retrieves Jessie as she continues to hold her Z-Pose. Mimikyu floats into the air with the Pikachu still trapped inside its cloth, and the new discovery thrills James. Just as Kiawe reaches for a Poké Ball, Pikala stops him. She pulls down one of her wrist bracelets to reveal her [[Z-Ring]], equipped with a [[Pikanium Z]]. She and the Boss perform {{m|Catastropika}}. The surge of energy strikes Mimikyu, causing it to release all the Pikachu, and Team Rocket are sent blasting off. Ash's Pikachu sends out an Electroweb, which breaks the fall of Pikala's Pikachu, and the Boss catches Curly in his arms. Elsewhere, {{an|Bewear}} manages to catch Team Rocket just before they hit the ground.

Ash is amazed by Catastropika, but Rotom explains that Pikachu would need to know Volt Tackle to use the Z-Move, meaning that Ash's Pikachu can't use it. Meanwhile Pikala is overjoyed to have her Pikachu returned safe and assembles them for a roll call to make sure all of them are present. Pikala calls out her Pikachu's names with a descriptive sentence for each one. Ash and his friends watch on but are soon concerned that the roll call make take till evening.

==Major events==

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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Pikala]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM091.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Mimo]]
* [[Pikala]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM091.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pikachu}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Pikachu}} ♀ (Curly) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikala]]'s; Curly)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikala]]'s; {{Shiny}}; the Boss)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikala]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What's the name of the Pikachu-loving lady who appears in this episode...?''
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Choices: ピーカラ ''Pīkara'', ピッカラ ''Pikkara'', ピンカラ ''Pinkara'', ピカーラ ''Pikala''
** Answer: [[Pikala]]
* [[Your Adventure]] replaces [[Future Connection]] as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|opening theme]].
* This is the final episode to feature [[Unshō Ishizuka]] as the voice of the [[narrator]] before his death.
* Several of the {{p|Pikachu}} in this episode wear hairstyles similar to the ones that can be given to the [[partner Pokémon (game)|partner Pokémon]] Pikachu and {{p|Eevee}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* From this episode onward, the {{pkmn|anime}} moves from its Thursday 6:55 PM time-slot to a Sunday 6:00 PM slot. This marks the first time the show has changed its airing day since returning to the air following the [[EP038]] incident, over 20 years earlier.
** This episode, like ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'' (the first episode to air after the show switched from Tuesdays to Thursdays), also revolves around a location where a large number of Pikachu live.
* The Japanese title's inclusion of "大量発生チュウ", which translates to "Infestation-chu" may be a reference to the title of the event in Japan where people in Pikachu costumes walked through the streets, "ピカチュウ大量発生チュウ", which translates to "Pikachu Infestation-chu".
* This is the first time {{m|Volt Tackle}} is seen in the main series since ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', 359 episodes ago.
* This is the first time a species-exclusive [[Z-Move]] is mentioned to require a specific move in order to be used. This is revealed when {{Rotom}} says that, in order to use {{m|Catastropika}}, Pikachu needs to know Volt Tackle, which [[Ash's Pikachu]] hasn't had as a part of his current moveset since the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
* This episode marks the rare occasion where Pikachu gets a [[dub]]bed voice. Only Ash's Pikachu retains its Japanese voice.
* {{an|Faba}} narrates the preview for the [[SM092|next episode]].
* {{Ash}}, Pikala, Kiawe and [[Mimo]] read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.
* The English dub of the episode was released on Amazon Video on February 9, 2019 and on the iTunes Store on February 10, 2019, seven and six days before it aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.

===Errors===
* When all of Pikala's Pikachu surround Ash's own Pikachu, a Pikachu seen near the upper left corner of the screen has black pouches on its cheeks instead of red ones.

<gallery>
Pikachu Valley Pikachu.png|Pikachu cheek error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text that appears when Jessie announces her plan to stay in the [[Z-Move]] pose is removed in the dub. However, the sound effect of the text appearing still remains.
* The Japanese texts depicting the names of {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} and Catastropika are edited out in the dub.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|大量出現中！皮卡丘山谷！！|It's an Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!}}
|da={{tt|En overflod af Pikachu!|An abundance of Pikachu!}}
|nl={{tt|Een overvloed aan Pikachu!|An abundance of Pikachu!}}
|fi={{tt|Pikachu-paljous!|An abundance of Pikachu!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Des Pikachu partout !|Pikachu everywhere!}}
|he={{tt|!המון פיקאצ'ו|A Whole Lot of Pikachu!}}
|ko={{tt|대량발생츄! 피카츄 골짜기!!|It's a Pikachu Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!}}
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|pl={{tt|Ogrom Pikachu!|Enormity of Pikachu!}}
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|tr={{tt|Bir Dolu Pikaçu!|A Whole Lot of Pikachu!}}
|th={{tt|พิคาชูเอาท์เบรค! หุบเขาของพิคาชู!!|It's a Pikachu Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!}}
|it={{tt|Pikachu a non finire!|Pikachu to no end!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El Pika grupo Pokémon!|The Pika Pokémon group!}}
|de={{tt|Pika-Viele Pikachu!|A lot of Pikachu!}}
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|ru={{tt|Куча Пикачу!|Bunch of Pikachu!}}
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SM088

2020-04-09T21:34:38Z

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=Filling the Light with Darkness! |
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nexttitle=The Prism Between Light and Darkness! |
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epcode=SM088 |
altepcode=EP1027 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Full Moon and Many Arms! |
title_ja=ルナアーラ対UB:BLACK！満月の戦い！！ |
title_ja_trans=Lunala VS UB:BLACK! A Full Moon Battle!! |
broadcast_jp=August 30, 2018 |
broadcast_us=January 19, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} January 20, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes and Google Play}} January 26, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[Under The Alolan Moon]] |
ja_op=[[Future Connection|未来コネクション]] |
ja_ed=[[Twerp, Twerpette|ジャリボーイ・ジャリガール]] |
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scenario=米村正二 |
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storyboard=尼野浩正 |
directorn=1 |
director=小柴純弥 |
artn=1 |
art=伊藤典子 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM081-SM090 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|088}}
* {{BMGf|261507|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|263536|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|266447|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Full Moon and Many Arms!''' (Japanese: '''ルナアーラ対UB:BLACK！満月の戦い！！''' ''Lunala VS {{tt|UB:BLACK|UB Black}}! A Full Moon Battle!!'') is the 88th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,027th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 30, 2018, in New Zealand on December 15, 2018, in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2019, in Canada on January 5, 2019, and in the United States on January 26, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Ultra Guardians spring into action to protect Lunala from the mysterious creature who has chased it through the Ultra Wormhole! UB Black (as Lusamine later calls it) drains the power from Lunala’s Ultra Aura, then fastens itself onto the Legendary Pokémon to absorb it! Our heroes manage to fight it off with the help of Solgaleo, but the creature turns a similar attack on Solgaleo, absorbing it and escaping through an Ultra Wormhole.

As Lunala recovers its strength, the Ultra Guardians promise to do everything they can to rescue Solgaleo—and the kahunas prepare for a festival celebrating a solar eclipse!

==Plot==
{{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} fully emerges from the [[Ultra Wormhole]] and pursues {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} as the [[Ultra Guardians]] and the [[Aether Foundation]] staff watch on. After seeing Necrozma drain Lunala of its Ultra Aura, [[Professor Burnet]] realizes that Necrozma is responsible for absorbing Alola's Ultra Aura. {{an|Kiawe}} sees that Lunala and Necrozma are headed towards [[Melemele Island]]. At {{an|Lusamine}}'s command, the Ultra Guardians mount their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] and fly after Lunala and Necrozma.

Meanwhile, at {{TRT}}'s food truck, {{MTR}} spots Lunala and Necrozma flying around and tries to get [[Jessie]] and [[James]] to look, but they aren't motivated to do so. Meanwhile, aboard the [[Team Rocket]] helicopter, [[Matori]] and [[Gozu]] are becoming lax from the Ultra Aura depletion. Meowth calls them, and Matori demands to know what is happening. After Meowth tells Matori that Lunala and Necrozma appeared above Melemele, she has Gozu set course for Melemele Island. Jessie asks if they are going to catch it, and Matori clarifies that she and her Matori Matrix unit will before cutting the transmission. Jessie rants about Matori's attitude and vanity before returning to her exhausted state. Meowth becomes worried that if Matori succeeds, she will get a promotion and be able to boss them around even more, but his attempt to use this to motivate his teammates fails.

[[Hala]] and his {{p|Hariyama}} grow concerned as Lunala and Necrozma appear above a Melemele beach. Lunala is able to get away thanks to {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} who blocks Necrozma’s path. Despite being hit by a {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, Necrozma continues to pursue Lunala. The Ultra Guardians arrive on the scene as Necrozma launches a {{m|Psycho Cut}}, but Lunala dodges and retaliates with {{m|Moongeist Beam}}. Necrozma isn't fazed and hits Lunala with another Psycho Cut. Lunala fights back with {{m|Moonblast}} and {{m|Air Slash}}, then uses {{m|Phantom Force}} to ambush Necrozma. Lunala attempts another Phantom Force, but Necrozma attacks with {{m|Metal Claw}}, which Lunala dodges, only to be hit by another Psycho Cut, sending it into the ocean. {{Ash}} and {{an|Gladion}} have their {{p|Garchomp}} and {{p|Noivern}} use {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Boomburst}} on Necrozma. The interventions only angers Necrozma who unleashes {{m|Prismatic Laser}} on the Ultra Guardians, causing {{an|Lillie}} to fall off {{p|Altaria}}. Lunala swoops in and saves Lillie. Kiawe, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and {{an|Lana}} have {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Metang}}, and {{p|Dragonair}} use {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}} respectively on Necrozma, but it is still unfazed and attacks with more Prismatic Laser, forcing the Ultra Guardians to retreat. However, {{AP|Poipole}} is fixated by Necrozma and {{Rotom}} soon realizes that Necrozma's back features the same Prism Star symbol that Poipole [[SM087|drew before]], meaning that Necrozma may be connected to the "Blinding One". Necrozma grabs onto Lunala and starts absorbing its Ultra Aura. Rotom also notes that Necrozma might be trying to possess Lunala itself. Gladion Noivern use another Boomburst and a {{m|Bite}} attack, but Necrozma shakes them off which causes Gladion to fall off of Noivern. While Ash catches Gladion, Necrozma splits itself up and merges with Lunala, becoming {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}.

Soon after, Matori Matrix's helicopter ensnares Dawn Wings Necrozma in an electromagnetic net, but it breaks free. Another Ultra Wormhole opens up and {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} emerges from it. Ash is happy to see Nebby again and hugs it. Nebby turns its attention to Dawn Wings Necrozma and attacks it, but Dawn Wings Necrozma counters with Prismatic Laser. Then, Nebby hits Dawn Wings Necrozma with {{m|Sunsteel Strike}}, which causes Necrozma to separate from Lunala and fall into the sea. Ash cheers at Nebby's win, but the weakened Lunala falls onto the beach. Nebby rushes to Lunala's side, but it is attacked by the helicopter. Despite a female grunt's concerns, Gozu calls for another electromagnetic net deployed at maximum power. The electromagnetic net captures Nebby and Lunala, but Gladion and Ash have {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} use {{m|Air Slash}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the net, freeing the pair. Nebby attacks the helicopter, forcing it to retreat. But then, Necrozma recovers and targets Nebby. It grabs onto Nebby, splits up its body, and merges the parts onto the latter's body, becoming Dusk Mane Necrozma. Dusk Mane Necrozma opens up and Ultra Wormhole and goes through it. Ash tries to chase after Dusk Mane Necrozma, but the Ultra Wormhole closes before he can go through.

Meanwhile, back at the [[Pokémon School]], [[Professor Kukui]] and [[Samson Oak]] are sleeping, when suddenly, they are revitalized. Back at Team Rocket's food truck, Jessie and James also get their energy back and drive off to go find Lunala and Necrozma. On board the Matori Matrix helicopter, the crew is thinking about just giving up, when they suddenly feel normal and reactivate their aircraft's optical camouflage to wait for their next chance. The Aether Foundation staff arrive at the Ultra Guardians' location, and they bring Lunala back to the Ultra Guardians base to heal. Lusamine reveals little about Necrozma and simply refers to it as UB Black. The Ultra Guardians are relieved to see that the adults are feeling better as Kukui and Samson Oak join them at the base. Burnet and Wicke return from the medical room and reveal that Lunala's treatment is complete, but it will need time to recover its strength.

Ash remembers that the mural at the [[Altar of the Sunne]] had an image of Necrozma on it, and Lusamine states that there might be a connection between the "Blinding One" and Necrozma. Rotom asks Poipole why it drew the symbol, and Poipole attempts to explain, but no one can understand it. Then, {{an|Faba}} runs into the room with data on the helicopter from earlier, revealing that it belongs to the Matori Matrix, an elite unit of Team Rocket, angering Ash. Faba notes that they'll have to take the Matori Matrix into account in their counter strategy against Necrozma. Lusamine leaves the Ultra Guardians to watch Lunala as the adults go to plan the next stage of action.

The next day, at sunrise, the [[Island Kahuna]]s visit their respective ruins: Hala at the [[Ruins of Conflict]], [[Olivia]] at the [[Ruins of Life]], and [[Nanu]] with [[Acerola]] visit the [[Ruins of Abundance]]; where they pray as their islands' respective [[Guardian deities]] watch. Back down in the Ultra Guardians base, the Ultra Guardians watch as Lunala sleeps. Just as Ash proclaims that he will help save Solgaleo, the group's [[Z-Ring]]s and [[Z-Power Ring]]s glow orange and the energy surrounds Lunala who soon wakes up from its recovery. The Ultra Guardians watch on as Lunala spreads its wings and shatters the medical room's glass.

==Major events==

* The [[Ultra Guardians]] follow {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} and {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} to [[Melemele Island]] to protect the former from the latter.
* Necrozma fuses with Lunala.
* [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Matori]] Matrix attempts to capture Necrozma, but fails.
* {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} appears through an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and helps Lunala separate from Necrozma.
* Nebby uses {{m|Sunsteel Strike}} for the first time and is revealed to know {{m|Flash Cannon}}.
* The Matori Matrix attempts to capture Nebby and Lunala, but are stopped by {{Ash}} and {{an|Gladion}}.
* Necrozma fuses with Nebby and escapes through an Ultra Wormhole, stopping its absorption of [[Alola]]'s Ultra Aura, resulting in the recovery of the energy and motivation of the [[region]]'s adults.
* Lunala is brought to the Ultra Guardians base to recover.
* The [[Aether Foundation]], considering Necrozma an [[Ultra Beast]], gives it the codename "UB Black".
* {{an|Faba}} informs the Aether Foundation and the Ultra Guardians about the Team Rocket group that is trying to capture Nebby and Lunala.
* Using the [[Z-Move|Z-Power]] of Ash, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Lana}}, and Gladion's [[Z-Ring]]s, Lunala is able to restore itself.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Necrozma}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane Necrozma}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM088.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Matori]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Acerola]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Gozu]]
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM088.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Noivern}} ''(US and international)'', {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Poipole}} ({{OP|Ash|Poipole}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Charjabug}}; flashback)
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Vulpix}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{OP|Matori|Meowth}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Hariyama}} ([[Hala]]'s)
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ([[Acerola]]'s; Mimikins; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Metang}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Flygon}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Noivern}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Lele}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Bulu}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu|anime}})
* {{p|Solgaleo}} ({{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}})
* {{p|Lunala}} ({{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala|anime}})
* {{p|Necrozma}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane Necrozma}}; {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Who leads the special [[Team Rocket]] force that appears in today's episode?''
** Host: {{MTR}}
** Choices: {{an|Giovanni}}, [[Matori]], [[Jessie]] and [[James]], {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}
** Answer: Matori
* During the title card sequence, a more serious theme, based on [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|There's Trouble!]], is used instead of the normal title card jingle.
* [[Nanu]], [[Hala]], and [[Olivia]] narrate the preview for the [[SM089|next episode]].
* The English [[dub]] title is a reference to the 1945 song {{wp|Full Moon and Empty Arms}}.
* In the English dub, this episode is the first to not remove all mentions of Matori's name.
* The English dub of the episode was released on Amazon Video on January 19, 2019, and on the [[iTunes Store]] and [[Google Play]] on January 20, 2019, seven and six days before it aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|露奈雅拉 VS. ＵＢ：漆黑！滿月之戰！！|Lunala VS UB Black! A Full Moon Battle!!}}
|da={{tt|Fuldmåne og mange hænder!|Full moon and lots of hands!}}
|nl={{tt|Volle maan en veel armen!|Full Moon and Many Arms!}}
|fi={{tt|Kaiken peittävä pimeys!|The darkness that covers everything!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Tous unis sous la pleine lune !|All united under the full moon!}}
|ko={{tt|루나아라 대 UB:BLACK! 보름달의 싸움!!|Lunala VS UB:BLACK! A Full Moon Battle!!}}
|no={{tt|Fullmåne og mange armer!|Full moon and lots of arms!}}
|pl={{tt|Wszyscy razem przy pełni księżyca!|Everyone together under the full moon!}}
|pt_br={{tt|A escuridão envolvente!|The involving darkness!}}
|he={{tt|!נלחמים לאור הירח המלא|Battling Infront of the Full Moon!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una oscuridad envolvente!|The enveloping darkness!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Solgaleo y Lunala en peligro!|Solgaleo and Lunala in danger!}}
|sv={{tt|Förstörelse Från Bortom Ultra Maskhålet!|Destruction From Beyond the Ultra Wormhole!}}
|tr={{tt|Dolunay ve Silahlar!|Full Moon and Arms!}}
|th={{tt|ลูนาอาลา ปะทะ ยูบีแบล็ค การต่อสู้ของจันทร์เต็มดวง!!|Lunala VS UB:BLACK! A Full Moon Battle!!}}
|ru={{tt|Затмение Луналы!|The Lunala's Eclipse}}
}}
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epcode=SM128 |
altepcode=EP1067 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=League Offenders and Defenders! |
title_ja=開幕！アローラポケモンリーグ！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!! |
broadcast_jp=June 30, 2019 |
broadcast_us=November 2, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
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scenario=面出明美 |
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director=ウヱノ史博 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|128}}
* {{BMGf|269485|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|270060|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|273029|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''League Offenders and Defenders!''' (Japanese: '''開幕！アローラポケモンリーグ！！''' ''The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!!'') is the 128th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,067th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 30, 2019 and in the United States on November 2, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Professor Kukui’s dream of creating an Alola Pokémon League is finally reality! Our heroes are as excited as can be, and everybody wants to participate—even Team Rocket! But there’s someone set on destroying the League and everything it stands for…Guzma, the leader of Team Skull. Full of resentment for Professor Kukui and the teachings of Kahuna Hala, he’s determined to get the last laugh by winning the League, then shutting it down for good! But Ash is having none of that, and he vows to never lose to Guzma. His friends agree—and with that, the League is off to a rousing start!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} are aboard a ship bound for [[Manalo Stadium]], the venue of the upcoming [[Manalo Conference]]. {{an|Lillie}} surprises her friends with an outfit change to represent her more confident self. When the ship docks, {{an|Professor Kukui}} greets his students, informs them that registrations end by the evening, and suggests they tour the island in the meantime. Ash, {{an|Kiawe}}, and {{an|Sophocles}} go to [[Manalo Stadium]], while Lillie, {{an|Mallow}}, and {{an|Lana}} go to the mall to do some shopping.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sets up their van in preparation for the crowd of spectators. [[James]] remarks that their early-release Manalo doughnuts were a success, but [[Jessie]] reminds him that they need to be focused on winning the [[Alola League]] in order to conquer the [[Alola]] [[region]]. {{MTR}} remarks that they can get rich while selling doughnuts and still win the League. Jessie suddenly notices a {{p|Stufful}} walk into her line of sight, causing the trio to start searching frantically for its mother, {{an|Bewear}}. However, this Stufful is revealed to belong to a spectator, much to the trio's relief. James admits that they made all preventative measures to avoid Bewear interrupting their plans, namely constructing a relaxing hot spring for Bewear and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} to enjoy.

Ash and the boys reach the Manalo Stadium, where they find [[Hau]] and [[Hala]]. After Hau reveals he is entering the League as well, Kiawe and {{an|Sophocles}} introduce themselves. Ash notices Hau's new [[Z-Ring]], and he explains that he finally cleared his grandfather's [[Island challenge|grand trial]]. Hau also reveals that his {{p|Dartrix}} has since [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Decidueye}}. Ash shakes his [[bag|backpack]] to retrieve {{AP|Rowlet}}, only to find it asleep. However, Decidueye pecks it into waking up. Rowlet and Decidueye are thrilled to see each other [[SM097|again]] and exchange a fist-bump. Hau decides to explore the Manalo Stadium with Ash and his friends, with Decidueye and Rowlet flying into the sky.

Meanwhile, as the girls explore the stores, {{an|Lana}} suggests they go for some {{DL|Pokémon Center Café|Drinks|Pinap Juice}}. {{an|Mallow}} approaches the counter to order, but she is shocked to see that the attendant is actually her older brother [[Ulu]]. He explains that he decided to return to Alola to open a pop-up store, and Mallow replies that she is entering the League. Ulu is thrilled by the news and admits that he'll close up the store to watch her battles.

[[Team Skull]] arrives, and [[Tupp]] is keen to gatecrash the Manalo Conference, even though [[Guzma]] did not order it. When the other Grunts are hesitant, he explains that the plan will enthrall their boss as Guzma dislikes Kukui, and reminds them of Guzma's [[SM115|earlier statement]] about the League. [[Rapp]] asks for more details and Tupp orders the Grunts to just do stuff. Later, [[Officer Jenny]] causes Tupp and his teammates to scatter as they are tagging an advertising poster with graffiti. The girls approach Jenny, and she explains that some troublemakers have been littering and picking fights with the visitors. As Officer Jenny leaves to continue her patrol, the girls declare they will intervene if they come across any troublemakers.

Team Rocket's sales are interrupted when a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}} skips the line. [[Jessie]] tries to ask the Grunt to rejoin the line, but the Grunt asks irritating questions and kicks over an advertising sign, causing the customers to flee. Two others Grunts soon join him. James then calls out {{TP|James|Mareanie}} to join {{MTR}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} in a show of force. The Grunts call on their Pokémon, but the trio quickly defeats them. Meanwhile, {{an|Gladion}} and his {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} quickly deal with another Team Skull trio at the docks.

Later, Ash and the boys confront Tupp and his gang during their crime spree and battle their {{p|Garbodor}}, {{p|Zubat}}, and {{p|Salandit}} with [[Ash's Pikachu]] and Rowlet, [[Kiawe's Turtonator]], [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]], and Hau's Decidueye. Garbodor uses {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but Turtonator destroys the incoming attack with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Tupp orders his Salandit to use {{m|Scratch}}, but Rowlet's {{m|Seed Bomb}} knocks him to the ground. Zubat swoops in to use {{m|Bite}}, but Decidueye evades the attack and strikes with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, defeating Zubat. With the battle over, Ash and the others demand to know what the grunts want, and Rapp replies that the League should burn.

Guzma and [[Plumeria]] then arrive. Tupp and his gang beg for forgiveness, but Plumeria scolds them for running off and dismisses their attempt to hijack the League as useless. As Guzma prepares to call out a Pokémon, the girls, Hala, and Kukui arrive as well. Kukui confronts Guzma, demanding to know why he is at the League, and Guzma reveals he is following Kukui's advice to enter the League. He then declares he will dominate the arena and ruin Kukui's dreams by ensuring no more Leagues will take place as Champion. He leaves with Plumeria, with Zipp and the others following. Lillie asks Kukui why Guzma is so obsessed with him, but Kukui doesn't respond. Hala proceeds to inform the children that Kukui and Guzma were once his apprentices. However, Guzma was particularly disobedient and had no regard for the traditions of the island challenge. He ran off hoping to prove his strengths without the need for either a Z-Ring or [[Z-Crystal]]s. Hala admits that he failed to save Guzma's heart, but Kukui feels that the responsibility lies with him. Ash and the others promptly express their determination to win the League and defend Kukui's efforts from Guzma. Kukui thanks everyone for their support.

Overnight, Kukui presents the competitors with a League eve feast. Ash and his friends call out their Pokémon to enjoy the meal. They learn that Gladion, [[Samson Oak|Principal Oak]], and [[Ilima]] will be participating, while Guzma and Plumeria are also seen in the crowd of competitors. Later, Kukui ushers everyone over for a presentation about the preliminary round rules, presented by the Masked Royal via television screen. He explains that the participants will compete in a free-for-all, where only the final 16 left standing will advance onto the final tournament, a [[Battle Royal]].

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} arrive at the [[Manalo Stadium]].
* Ash meets up with [[Hau]] again, while Ash's classmates meet Hau for the first time.
* Hau is revealed to have completed the [[Melemele Island]] [[Island challenge|grand trial]] and obtained a [[Z-Ring]] and [[Z-Crystal]].
* Hau's {{p|Dartrix}} is revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Decidueye}}.
* Ash and his classmates learn the history behind {{an|Professor Kukui}} and [[Guzma]]'s relationship.
* {{an|Gladion}} and Hau meet each other for the first time.
* Ash, his classmates, [[Jessie]], [[James]], [[Samson Oak]], Gladion, [[Ilima]], Guzma, [[Plumeria]], and Hau all enter the [[Manalo Conference]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM128.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/The Masked Royal}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Ilima]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Guzma]]
* [[Plumeria]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* [[Ulu]]
* Ilima Girls
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Spectators

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM128.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Decidueye}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Raticate}} ({{DL|Regional form|Alolan Form|Alola Form}}) ''(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|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{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|Salandit}} ([[Tupp]]'s)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ([[Zipp]]'s)
* {{p|Zubat}} ([[Rapp]]'s)
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Houndour}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Spinarak}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Stufful}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Dratini}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Parasect}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Emolga}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainers'; ×3)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Teddiursa}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Snivy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Drifloon}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Sableye}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lillipup}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lapras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Happiny}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Where will the grand opening of the [[Manalo Conference|Alola League]] be held in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Professor Kukui}}
** Choices: {{DL|Viren Tower|Viren Stadium}}, [[Mount Lanakila]], [[Aether Paradise]], [[Manalo Stadium]]
** Answer: Manalo Stadium
* This episode begins the seventeen-part Manalo Conference arc.
* This episode aired exactly three years from the original airing of ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', which marked the beginning of the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* When {{an|Lana}} and [[Sandy]] move past a display window featuring pendants based on [[Eeveelution]]s, there is no pendant based on {{p|Vaporeon}} present.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, and {{MTR}} narrate the preview for the [[SM129|next episode]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Snivy}} since {{OP|Ash|Snivy}} last appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', 268 episodes earlier.

===Errors===
* When [[Hau]] is running towards {{Ash}}, the hole in his T-shirt is colored the exact same color as the T-shirt.
* In one scene, [[James's Mareanie]] is smaller than Meowth.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|開幕！阿羅拉寶可夢聯盟！！|The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!!}}
|nl={{tt|Voor- en tegenstanders van de league!|Supporters and opponents of the league!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Atacantes e defensores da liga!|League attackers and defenders!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Atacantes y defensores en la liga Pokémon!|Attackers and defenders at the Pokémon League!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kaori Higuchi]]
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Sparkling Aria (move)

2019-12-29T18:57:39Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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|name=Sparkling Aria
|jname=うたかたのアリア
|jtrans=Bubble Aria
|jtranslit=Utakata no Aria
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|gameimage2=Sparkling Aria VII 2.png
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'''Sparkling Aria''' (Japanese: '''うたかたのアリア''' ''Bubble Aria'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Water}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation VII]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Primarina}}. It can be upgraded to the special [[Z-Move]] {{m|Oceanic Operetta}} by Primarina holding [[Primarium Z]].

==Effect==
Sparkling Aria inflicts damage to all adjacent Pokémon, including allies. If the target was {{status|burn}}ed, the burn is healed. Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Soundproof}}, {{a|Dry Skin}}, {{a|Storm Drain}}, or {{a|Water Absorb}} are not affected by this move. Burned Pokémon aren't healed of their burns if the move doesn't affect them.

==Description==
{{movedesc|water}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokémon suffering from a burn will be healed by the touch of these bubbles.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Water|7}}
{{Moveentry/2|730|Primarina|type=Water|type2=Fairy|2|Water 1|Field|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Water|2}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Movehead/Breed|Water|7}}
{{Moveentry/2|131|Lapras|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Water 1||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Water|2}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=water|exp=yes|gen=The user bursts into song, emitting a bubble of water.|image1=Primarina Sparkling Aria.png|image1p=Trainer's Primarina|image2=Lana Primarina Sparkling Aria.png|image2p=Lana's Primarina}}
{{movep|type=water|ms=730|pkmn=Primarina|method=Primarina stands up on its tail and sings, forming an orb of water above its head. It then throws the orb at the opponent or the orb burst and turns into multiple bubbles that are fired at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=water|user=Battle Royal Trainers#Primarina Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Primarina|startcode=SM063|startname=Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtm|type=water|user=Lana's Primarina|startcode=SM127|startname=Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!|notes=Known since ''{{color2|{{water color dark}}|SM123|A Fiery Training Camp Trick!}}''}}

* In ''[[SM106|Evolving Research!]]'', [[Ida]]'s {{p|Primarina}} was confirmed to know Sparkling Aria through its use of {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}. However, it has never been seen using it.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|zh_yue=泡影的詠歎調 ''{{tt|Pāauyéng-dī Wihngtaandiuh|Bubble Aria}}''
|zh_cmn=泡影的詠歎調 / 泡影的咏叹调 ''{{tt|Pàoyǐng-de Yǒngtàndiào|Bubble Aria}}''
|nl=Zeepbelaria
|fr=Aria de l'Écume
|de=Schaumserenade
|it=Canto Effimero
|ko=물거품아리아 ''Mulgeopum Aria''
|pl=Aria Blasku
|pt=Ária Cintilante
|ru=Искрящаяся Ария ''Iskryashchayasya Ariya''
|es=Aria Burbuja
}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can heal non-volatile status conditions]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]

[[de:Schaumserenade]]
[[es:Aria burbuja]]
[[fr:Aria de l'Écume]]
[[it:Canto Effimero]]
[[ja:うたかたのアリア]]
[[zh:泡影的咏叹调（招式）]]

SM127

2019-12-29T18:40:24Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM126 |
prevtitle=Pikachu's Exciting Adventure! |
nextcode=SM128 |
nexttitle=League Offenders and Defenders! |
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title_en=Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams! |
title_ja=グラジオとリーリエ！父の幻影を追って！！ |
title_ja_trans=Glazio and Lilie! Chasing a Father's Phantom!! |
broadcast_jp=June 23, 2019 |
broadcast_us=October 26, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
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storyboardn=1 |
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epstaffpage=SM121-SM130 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|127}}
* {{BMGf|269484|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|269908|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|272853|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!''' (Japanese: '''グラジオとリーリエ！父の幻影を追って！！''' ''{{tt|Glazio|Gladion}} and {{tt|Lilie|Lillie}}! Chasing a Father's Phantom!!'') is the 127th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,066th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 23, 2019 and in the United States on October 26, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Professor Kukui has finally realized his dream of establishing the Alola Pokémon League, and he’s excited to welcome everyone to the dedication of the brand-new Manalo Stadium. Much to the excitement of our heroes, he announces that the Champion of the Alola Pokémon League will be granted an exhibition battle with the Masked Royal. Ash and friends are fired up and eager to participate—and Lillie even pulls off her first Z-Move!

Meanwhile, Gladion sets out on a search…and eventually reunites with his father’s long-lost Zoroark! After learning that its partner is still alive, Zoroark agrees to join Gladion on his quest to find Professor Mohn!

==Plot==
At the [[Poni Breaker Coast]], {{an|Gladion}} is challenging [[Hapu]] in a bid to win her [[Island challenge|grand trial]]. Hapu orders {{p|Golurk}} to use {{m|Flash Cannon}}, but Gladion's [[Z-Ring]] charges up first and {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} uses {{m|Devastating Drake}}. The two attacks collide, resulting in Golurk's defeat. Hapu [[recall]]s Golurk and congratulates Gladion on his victory. He affirms that it was the final grand trial he needed to win. Hapu asks about his next step and Gladion admits there is one more thing he has to do before the [[Manalo Conference]].

At {{an|Lillie}}'s manor, [[Snowy]] stares at the inactive {{p|Magearna}} while Lillie continues to examine [[Mohn|her father]]'s journals for clues. She learns his theories about Magearna's Soul-Heart being both its soul and its source of power. Just then, [[Hobbes]] announces that her friends have arrived. Lillie explains that she and the girls are going to practice their [[Z-Move]]s in the backyard, though Hobbes informs her that {{Ash}} and the other boys have also come over. Lillie arrives at a living room to greet her friends, and {{an|Lana}} admits that she invited the boys along for support. They are all keen to get started on training, but Lillie replies that she would like them all to meet a Pokémon first. She guides them to the hidden study room, introduces them to Magearna, and explains that it was a gift she received from her father when she very young, though it has never moved. {{Rotom}} then draws everyone's attention over to Mohn's journal. Lillie declares that she has two goals to achieve before her father's return: to master a Z-Move and to reawaken Magearna.

Meanwhile, {{an|Professor Kukui}} gazes at the newly completed [[Manalo Stadium]] and is pleased to see his childhood dream finally being realized. The [[Team Rocket trio]] is nearby, selling honey doughnuts to the gathering crowd. Later, {{an|Lusamine}}, [[Professor Burnet]], [[Wicke]], and {{an|Faba}} hop off their helicopter and reach the Manalo Stadium island.

Gladion and his {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}} scour the [[Poni Island]] wilderness in search of Mohn's missing {{p|Zoroark}}, hoping to fulfill a promise he made to his mother. As they search, they feel as if they are being watched, even though they only see harmless Pokémon lingering about. At Lillie's place, {{an|Mallow}} attempts to perform a Z-Move with {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}, but it fails to even charge. Lana and {{an|Sophocles}} practice, and the pair is impressed when {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} and {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} use {{m|Sparkling Aria}} and {{m|Zap Cannon}}, respectively. Lillie becomes increasingly nervous, and even Ash's advice doesn't offer her much insight into performing a successful Z-Move.

The practice is put on hold when Hobbes calls the children back inside. The group and their Pokémon gather around the [[television]] to watch Kukui officially unveil the Alola League and its home ground, the [[Manalo Stadium]], to the public. Kukui declares that the League will be open to everyone. He also reveals that the crowned Champion will be participating in a special {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against the Masked Royal afterwards. The thrilling announcement leaves Lana, Ash, and Kiawe particularly excited for the League. In a change of heart, Faba sets his sights on competing in order to battle against his idol. [[James]] also announces his intention to compete.

Meanwhile, Gladion's search for Zoroark continues. As he and Umbreon walk along a rocky beach, a {{p|Mandibuzz}} swoops in and uses {{m|Air Slash}}. Umbreon uses {{m|Dark Pulse}} to neutralize the attack, but Mandibuzz enters into a {{m|Brave Bird}}. Gladion calls for a {{m|Shadow Ball}}, which hits its mark and Mandibuzz promptly leaves. Umbreon is prepared to give chase, but Gladion orders it to focus on finding Zoroark. A {{p|Dewgong}} appears in the water and bounds onto the shore before transforming into a {{p|Buneary}}. Umbreon turns back to see if they are being followed, but the Buneary goes undetected as it hides behind a large rock.

Mallow’s practice continues to falter as she struggles to raise enough Z-Power to even attack. A sudden frost fills the air, and everyone realizes that it is Lillie surrounded in a light blue light. Lillie concentrates her inner strength as she thinks of her father's words. She utters the sacred words and performs the Z-Pose before the Z-Power is successfully passed onto Snowy. Under a shroud of blue light, Snowy unleashes a frosty {{m|Subzero Slammer}}. Lillie is thrilled, having finally succeeded in one of her goals as she hugs Snowy. She turns to Ash, admitting that she finally understands what he meant by the words "fwoosh" and "zap" earlier. Kiawe admits that Lillie is now off her provision Z-Ring license and suggests she inform [[Hala]] of her achievement. Unknowingly, Magearna is beginning to flicker slightly because of Lillie's swelling confidence and perfection of her Z-Move.

Overnight and by a bonfire, Gladion and Umbreon are struggling to stay awake. Some snarls disturb the pair, and soon a {{p|Lurantis}} appears before them. It stares intently at Gladion, who orders Umbreon to fire a Dark Pulse at it. The attack causes Lurantis to reveals its true forme to actually be Mohn's long-lost Zoroark. Gladion steps forward to greet it, but Zoroark first shows him an {{a|illusion}} of Mohn and toddler Gladion helping Lusamine to comfort a crying baby Lillie. The touching family moment only affirms Zoroark's affections for Gladion and his family. Gladion reaches out his hand and pets Zoroark's cheek before nuzzling into its shoulder. Umbreon soon joins in, brushing itself up against Zoroark. Gladion informs Zoroark that Mohn is alive and requests its help with finding him. Zoroark promptly kneels down and bows its head to indicate that it wishes to assist.

==Major events==

* {{an|Gladion}} battles [[Hapu]] in the [[Poni Island]] [[Island challenge|grand trial]] and wins, clearing his final grand trial.
* The construction of [[Manalo Stadium]] is completed.
* {{an|Mallow}} and {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} try to perform {{m|Bloom Doom}} for the first time, but fail.
* [[Lana's Primarina]] masters {{m|Sparkling Aria}}.
* [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Zap Cannon}}.
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} reveals that the winner of the [[Alola League]] will face the Masked Royal in an exhibition {{pkmn|battle}}.
* {{an|Lillie}} and [[Snowy]] successfully perform {{m|Subzero Slammer}} for the first time.
* Gladion finds [[Mohn]]'s missing {{p|Zoroark}} and asks it to join him in his search for his father, which Zoroark agrees to.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM127.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 on a screen)
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hapu]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hobbes]]
* [[Mohn]] (illusion)
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM127.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Shiinotic}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Zoroark}} ''(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|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}; on a screen)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}}; {{a|illusion}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; new; previously [[Mohn]]'s)
* {{p|Golurk}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Arbok}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Minun}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gastrodon}} (Trainers'; ×2; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shellos and Gastrodon|one East Sea and one West Sea}})
* {{p|Solrock}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Magearna|anime}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} (multiple)
* {{p|Shiinotic}}
* {{p|Mandibuzz}}
* {{p|Koffing}} (fantasy; multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The Pokémon which {{an|Gladion}} is searching for in this episode is...?''
** Host: [[Professor Burnet]]
** Choices: {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Zoroark}}, {{p|Raikou}}
** Answer: Zoroark
* The four Pokémon featured as choices in the above Poké Problem segment all played prominent roles in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{Rotom}}, and {{an|Lana}} narrate the preview for the [[SM128|next episode]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea}} {{p|Gastrodon}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', 416 episodes ago.
** {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shellos and Gastrodon|East Sea}} Gastrodon, who last appeared in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', 404 episodes ago.
** {{p|Mandibuzz}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]'', 354 episodes ago.
* {{an|Gladion}} reads the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.

===Errors===
* Gladion is seen [[recall]]ing his {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} into a standard {{i|Poké Ball}}, even though it has previously been shown to be housed in an [[Ultra Ball]].

<gallery>
SM127 error.png|Lycanroc's Poké Ball
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|格拉吉歐與莉莉艾！追尋父親的幻影！！|Gladion and Lillie! Chasing a Father's Phantom!!}}
|nl={{tt|Herinneringen najagen en dromen creëren!|Chase memories and create dreams!}}
|ko={{tt|글라디오와 릴리에! 아버지의 환영을 좇아서!!|Gladion and Lillie! Chasing a Father's Phantom!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Buscando lembranças, criando sonhos!|Chasing memories, creating dreams!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Persiguiendo recuerdos, creando sueños!|Chasing memories, creating dreams!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Maki Kodaira]]
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Maiko Katsuki]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
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SM126

2019-12-29T13:26:00Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM125 |
prevtitle=A Timeless Encounter! |
nextcode=SM127 |
nexttitle=Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM126 |
altepcode=EP1065 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Pikachu's Exciting Adventure! |
title_ja=ピカチュウのドキドキ探検隊！ |
title_ja_trans=Pikachu's Exciting Expedition! |
broadcast_jp=June 16, 2019 |
broadcast_us=October 19, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=藤咲淳一 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
directorn=1 |
director=浅田裕二 |
artn=2 |
art=岩根雅明 |
art2=志村泉 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM121-SM130 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|126}}
* {{BMGf|269483|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|269749|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|272690|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウのドキドキ探検隊！''' ''Pikachu's Exciting Expedition!'') is the 126th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,065th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 16, 2019 and in the United States on October 19, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After returning to the present day, Ash and Torracat reunite with Pikachu, Lycanroc, Rowlet, and Meltan—who are all covered in dirt! It turns out the four Pokémon had been searching for Ash and Torracat after the pair’s sudden disappearance. They’re excited to recap their journey, but Ash doesn’t understand what they’re saying! He has no idea what they went through in order to find him—they even took on the role of Ultra Guardians and got some help from Clefable and Garchomp! Even though he can’t figure out how they got so filthy, our hero is just happy to be back in the company of his Pokémon friends!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} prepares for the upcoming [[Alola]] {{pkmn|League Conference}} with his Pokémon. However, the collision of {{AP|Torracat}}'s {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{AP|Lycanroc}}'s {{m|Stone Edge}} triggers an explosion that whips up a powerful gust, forcing a nearby {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Celebi}} to [[time travel|travel through time]] to escape. However, it accidentally takes Ash and Torracat to the past with it. Meanwhile, {{AP|Pikachu}} and the others find themselves suddenly abandoned and decide to search for Ash. Lycanroc spots [[Ash's hat]] moving amongst some tall grass, but the wearer turns out to be a {{p|Sudowoodo}}. Pikachu retrieves Ash's cap, and the group continues their search, but {{Rotom}} now finds itself alone.

Lycanroc and the others run to the [[Pokémon School]] but find no one there. They come across {{AP|Meltan}}, who playfully runs around while wearing Ash's hat and eventually hits a wall, causing the blackboard rubber to fall onto it. This gives Pikachu an idea, and he orders everyone to go to the [[Ultra Guardians]]' base. Lycanroc slides the blackboard up to reveal the hidden control panel behind, and Rowlet activates the lift with a swift kick to the on button. The quartet enters the elevator, where they receive their Ultra Guardian symbols. The elevator ride stops, and the party is greeted by {{TP|Lusamine|Clefable}} and a surprisingly large number of {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan}}. Ash's Meltan invites all of the other Meltan to join it inside Ash's hat, but they threaten to tear it apart. Clefable intervenes, calling all of the Meltan to assemble before rewarding their obedience with a large bowl of hex nuts. Pikachu asks Clefable if it has seen Ash, but it hasn't. Pikachu then requests the assistance of the [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]], and they are called over. Pikachu and Lycanroc climb onto {{p|Garchomp}}'s back, and they lift off, while {{AP|Rowlet}} follows them with Meltan in its talons.

At Rowlet's request, Garchomp takes them to [[Mount Lanakila]], but it is particularly cold. Garchomp, worried about its skin, leaves Pikachu and the others to continue their search. The Pokémon ride a sled down, but the ride becomes increasingly fast and dangerous, and they try to avoid oncoming obstacles. A {{p|Glalie}} suddenly bursts out from the snow, causing Pikachu and the others to make a sharp turn down a steep embankment. The hill abruptly ends, sending everyone hurtling into the air. They soon land, only to continue rolling down another hill until they become a single snowball. The route leads them off a cliff, and they land into the ocean below.

Pikachu is the first to reach the surface, and soon enough Lycanroc swims over to him, followed by Rowlet, who alerts the other two that Meltan is missing. Pikachu and Lycanroc dive down to find Meltan, but all they can see is the local {{t|Water}} Pokémon. Rowlet flies to search from the air while the other two decide to check the ocean again. Pikachu and Lycanroc then swim directly into what they think is a cavern, but it turns out to be the inside of a {{p|Wailord}}. The Wailord soon breaches the surface for some air. It spouts out water from its blowholes, also propelling Meltan into Rowlet's waiting claws. Wailord then begins to struggle because of a pair of blockages. It eventually manages to build up enough pressure to clear the obstructions, causing Pikachu and Lycanroc to be spouted high into the air.

Having been blasted off by Wailord's water spouts, everyone finds themselves lying on a [[Melemele Island]] beach. Pikachu opens his eyes to find no one in sight, but he spots Ash's cap close by. As he reaches for it, the hat continues to move further away because it is on the back of a {{p|Crabrawler}}. After several failed attempts, Pikachu demands the hat back. Crabrawler turns around and prepares to throw a fist to keep its newfound shelter. Pikachu replies with an {{m|Iron Tail}}, blocking most of Crabrawler's {{m|Rock Smash}}es. The pair run across the water's surface as their rivalry intensifies, before returning to the sandy shores. Crabrawler and Pikachu stare at each other, with Ash's hat lying between them. Meltan stumbles upon the scene and crawls inside of Ash's hat before beginning to walk off with it. Crabrawler gives chase and snatches the hat from Meltan. However, Meltan is infuriated and retaliates with a powerful {{m|Flash Cannon}}. The attack causes Crabrawler to collapse and Ash's hat lands at Pikachu's feet. Pikachu congratulates Meltan just as Rowlet and Lycanroc rejoin them.

Pikachu suddenly collapses from the stress of finding Ash and the subsequent growing hunger, as do the others. However, Meltan is unfazed after finding a strewn can to snack on. Lycanroc suddenly catches a whiff of something and it leads its fellow Pokémon up a steep cliff to a [[Sitrus Berry]]-filled tree. They enthusiastically run up the tree trunk, but fail to reach any of the Berries. Pikachu lands on the ground first, only to be squashed under everyone else's weight. As a result, Pikachu zaps everyone and Meltan uses Flash Cannon, leaving them all covered in soot. For all their efforts, a single singed Sitrus Berry falls from the tree.

Suddenly a bright green light catches their attention, and they run towards it. Ash and Torracat have finally returned to their own time. He turns back to {{p|Trevenant|Grandpa Oh}}, but notices that only a tree trunk with overgrown moss remains. Ash's other Pokémon rush over to greet their {{pkmn|Trainer}}, greatly relieved to see him back. Ash takes his hat from Pikachu's head before placing it on his own. Ash also notices that Lycanroc and the others appear particularly dirty, but he is unable to understand their Pokémon speech replies. Afterwards, Ash leads his troupe of Pokémon along the beach and towards home.

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM126.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM126.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Garchomp}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Celebi}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{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|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}; flashback)
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Clefable}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Celebi}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Celebi|anime}})
* {{p|Cutiefly}} (multiple; one in present)
* {{p|Ribombee}} (×2)
* {{p|Yungoos}} (×3)
* {{p|Bounsweet}}
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} (×2)
* {{p|Glalie}}
* {{p|Alomomola}}
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)
* {{p|Crabrawler}}
* {{p|Barboach}} (×2)
* {{p|Chinchou}} (×4)
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Finneon}} (multiple)
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Dratini}}
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Wailord}}
* {{p|Wailmer}}
* {{p|Carvanha}}
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shellos|East Sea}})
* {{p|Slowbro}}
* {{p|Goldeen}} (×4)
* {{p|Seaking}}
* {{p|Cloyster}}
* {{p|Lanturn}}
* {{p|Whiscash}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Lumineon}}
* {{p|Sharpedo}}
* {{p|Staryu}} (×3)
* {{p|Relicanth}}
* {{p|Trevenant}} ({{pkmn2|Totem}}; [[nickname]]d Elder; flashback)
* {{p|Heracross}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] do {{AP|Pikachu}} and the others ride in today's episode?''
** Host: {{Rotom}}
** Choices: {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Stoutland}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, {{p|Tauros}}
** Answer: Garchomp
* In the Japanese version, the [[narrator]] reads out the title card for this episode
* This episode takes place during the events of the [[SM125|previous episode]].
* This is the first episode to have the narrator translate what the Pokémon are saying.
* This is the only episode in the {{pkmn|anime}} to only include one [[human]] character, excluding {{an|Professor Kukui}} in a brief flashback.
** With only one outside of flashbacks, this episode features the smallest amount of human characters of any episode in the {{pkmn|anime}}, surpassing the previous record set by ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', which features three human characters.
* [[James]], {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} narrate the preview for the [[SM127|next episode]].
* Pikachu, {{AP|Lycanroc}}, {{AP|Rowlet}}, and the narrator read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|皮卡丘的心動探險隊！|Pikachu's Exciting Expedition!}}
|nl={{tt|Pikachu's spannende avontuur!|Pikachu's exciting adventure!}}
|ko={{tt|피카츄의 두근두근 탐험대!|Pikachu's Exciting Expedition!}}
|pt_br={{tt|A emocionante aventura de Pikachu!|Pikachu's exciting adventure!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La emocionante aventura de Pikachu!|Pikachu's exciting adventure!}}
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[[Category:Episodes written by Jun'ichi Fujisaku]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]

[[de:Pikachus großes Abenteuer!]]
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SM125

2019-12-26T22:31:32Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=Living on the Cutting Edge! |
nextcode=SM126 |
nexttitle=Pikachu's Exciting Adventure! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
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altepcode=EP1064 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=A Timeless Encounter! |
title_ja=サトシ、時を超えた出会い！ |
title_ja_trans=Satoshi, Encounter Beyond Time! |
broadcast_jp=June 9, 2019 |
broadcast_us=October 8, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} October 12, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=毛利和昭 |
directorn=1 |
director=毛利和昭 |
artn=2 |
art=安田周平 |
art2=八田木瀧 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM121-SM130 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|125}}
* {{BMGf|269035|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|269630|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|272430|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''A Timeless Encounter!''' (Japanese: '''サトシ、時を超えた出会い！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}, Encounter Beyond Time!'') is the 125th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,064th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 9, 2019 and in the United States on October 12, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

While Ash and his Pokémon train for the upcoming Alola Pokémon League, they accidentally startle a nearby Celebi. The Mythical Pokémon flees back in time—and brings Ash and Torracat with it! Unaware that he’s in the past, Ash meets a young boy who, unbeknownst to him, is actually a younger Professor Kukui. The boy wants to learn about Pokémon moves, and Ash and Torracat demonstrate some of their skills, even receiving a Firium Z from a Totem Trevenant. But the fun suddenly ends when Celebi transports our hero back to the present day. Ash wonders where the boy went, but he’s also happy to see all his Pokémon again!

==Plot==
A {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Celebi}} flies through a [[Time Ripple|time ripple]] and stumbles across {{Ash}} and his Pokémon while they are in the middle of a practice {{pkmn|battle}}. Meanwhile, over at the Professors' residence, [[Professor Burnet]] shows {{an|Professor Kukui|her husband}} one of his childhood photos. Kukui is embarrassed by it, admitting that he was only five years old at the time, but Burnet finds it adorable. He asks where she found it and Burnet pulls out an old book she found in a storage closet. Kukui is thrilled to see his old "Book of Pokémon Super [[Move]]s" and reminisces about the times he used to spend watching [[Hala]]'s battles. He reveals that, as a child, he tried to challenge Hala, but the [[Island Kahuna]] admitted that he was still too young at the time. Kukui, however, was unfazed and proudly showed off his [[Firium Z]]. Burnet then spots the {{TP|Professor Kukui|Litten}} in the photo, and Kukui explains that Litten was actually his parent's Pokémon.

Meanwhile, {{AP|Torracat}} uses {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{AP|Lycanroc}} counters with {{m|Stone Edge}}. The resulting explosion whips up a powerful gust that prompts Celebi to [[time travel]] in order to escape. However, it also accidentally transports Ash and Torracat into the past along with it. Torracat encounters a Litten and recognizes it as Kukui's Incineroar, after which a younger Kukui emerges from the bushes. Kukui is thrilled to see a Torracat in person and tries to pat it, but Torracat is intimidated and distances itself. As Ash pats Torracat to settle it down, Kukui spots Ash's [[Z-Power Ring]] and asks if he is participating in the [[island challenge]]. Kukui shows off his own Firium Z and Ash admits that he doesn't even have that [[Z-Crystal]] yet. The young Kukui declares himself the winner before asking Ash to show him a fully-fledged {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}. Though initially hesitant, Ash borrows Kukui's Firium Z and aims it an attack at a rock. Ash takes a moment to recall how {{an|Kiawe}} performs the [[Z-Move]] and, to his surprise, his own attempt at it works. The Inferno Overdrive destroys the rock into small fragments, astounding Kukui, who gives Ash the nickname "Move Kahuna". He then challenges Ash to a battle, and Ash accepts.

As a crowd of [[wild Pokémon]] assembles around them, Ash nicknames Kukui "Roarie" because of his signature {{p|Incineroar}} hat, which Kukui accepts. He orders Litten to use {{m|Ember}}, but Torracat swats away the move with its front paw before using {{m|Flame Charge}} and following up with Fire Blast. Roarie struggles to think of a counterattack, but Litten is quickly knocked out. He starts crying at his loss, but Litten begins licking his face to cheer him up. Ash walks over and tells Roarie that they can battle another time, but Roarie claims using Fire Blast was unfair. Ash admits that it was Roarie who wanted a full-power battle but says there is always the chance of Roarie winning next time. The advice invigorates Roarie, who tells Litten that they will continue to get strong enough to beat the Move King.

Torracat tugs on Ash's shorts to alert him that they are being watched, but Roarie admits the wild Pokémon are his friends and waves them over. The Pokémon quickly run out of the woods and surround the two Trainers. Shortly after, a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} approaches them. Roarie runs towards Trevenant, referring to it as Elder. As he leaps onto one of Elder's roots, Roarie admits that the Totem Pokémon gifted him with the Firium Z. Elder suddenly sneezes, and Roarie has Litten use {{m|Scratch}} to ease its symptoms.

Suddenly, a rainstorm approaches, forcing Elder to manipulate the trees into forming a shelter for all of the Pokémon, Ash, and Roarie. Ash's attention turns to the book in Roarie's hands, and he explains it is his move index. Roarie says seeing moves in-person is much better and asks Ash how Torracat learned Fire Blast. When Ash says he practiced, Roarie is curious about Ash's battling experiences, and Ash explains that before coming to [[Alola]], he traveled to many cities to compete in [[Gym]]s. Ash adds that a successful Trainer earns a [[Badge]], and with enough Badges, they can compete in the region's [[Pokémon League]]. The sound of a battle festival excites Roarie, and he asks what happens after if one wins a League. Ash doesn't answer, instead, he mentions his goal of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]]. Roarie doesn't understand the concept but declares that he wants to become a Master too.

When the rain recedes, Ash and Roarie thank Elder for its help, but it begins sneezing again and Scratch doesn't work this time. Litten urges Torracat to assist it, and together, the pair climb up into Elder's head canopy. Ash and Roarie also reach the top of Elder's head, where they find a horde of {{p|Cutiefly}} seeking refuge inside. He and Ash lift them out of Elder's shrubbery before using their Fire Pokémon to dry off their wet wings. The Cutiefly fly away and Elder is feeling relieved. Elder produces a Firium Z, and it lands in Ash's hand. Roarie admits that he got his Z-Crystal after he first helped Elder, and as a result, Ash accepts the gift.

Celebi soon flies by and notices an aura radiating from Ash and Torracat. It promptly whisks the pair back to their own timeline, which is not witnessed by Roarie, who is perplexed by the occurrence. Back in his own timeline, Ash finds a tree trunk with overgrown remains in Elder's place. Ash's other Pokémon greet their Trainer, and Ash notices that Lycanroc and the others are dirty. Rotom then returns after trying to chase down Celebi for a snapshot. The group then returns home to see Burnet preparing lunch. Rotom happily shows Burnet its picture of Celebi; she is startled to see the [[Mythical Pokémon]], believing it must have been drawn to the forest's natural beauty. Meanwhile, Ash calls Kukui over for lunch. Kukui slots in his childhood photo as a bookmark before closing his move guidebook.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash Firium Z.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Firium Z]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} is revealed to own a [[Firium Z]].
* Using Kukui's Firium Z, {{Ash}} and {{AP|Torracat}} perform {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} for the first time.
* Ash inspires a young Professor Kukui to create the [[Alola League]] in the future.
* Ash receives his own Firium Z from a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM125.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Kiawe}} (flashback)
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Hala]] (flashback)
* {{tc|Ace Trainer}} (flashback)
* Citizens (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM125.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Sandslash}} ({{DL|Regional form|Alolan Form|Alola Form}}) ''(US and international)'', {{p|Trevenant}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{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|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}; flashback)
* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}})
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}; memory)
* {{p|Munchlax}} ([[Professor Burnet]]'s)
* {{p|Makuhita}} ([[Hala]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ({{tc|Ace Trainer}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Celebi}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Celebi|anime}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} (×4)
* {{p|Bounsweet}} (multiple)
* {{p|Yungoos}} (×4; one in a picture)
* {{p|Cutiefly}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ribombee}} (×3)
* {{p|Trevenant}} (×3; one {{pkmn2|Totem}}; [[nickname]]d Elder)
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; ×2)
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; multiple; two in pictures)
* {{p|Salandit}} (×4; one in a picture)
* {{P|Oricorio}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}}; ×4)
* {{p|Diglett}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; ×5; one in a picture)
* {{p|Phantump}} (×3)
* {{p|Pikipek}} (×6)
* {{p|Grubbin}}
* {{p|Bonsly}} (×3)
* {{p|Arbok}} (picture in a flashback)
* {{p|Golem}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; picture in a flashback)
* {{p|Sealeo}} (picture in a flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Totem Trevenant present.png|thumb|220px|A deceased Trevenant]]
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which [[Totem Pokémon]] appears in today's episode?''
** Host: {{Ash}}
** Choices: {{p|Wishiwashi}}, {{p|Trevenant}}, {{p|Lurantis}}, {{p|Gumshoos}}
** Answer: Trevenant
* The English dub was released on [[Google Play]] on October 8, 2019, four days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. However, the episode was pulled later that day.
* The Japanese title of this episode is very similar to the Japanese title for ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.
** The English dub title of this episode is also nearly identical to the official Japanese title for the same movie.
** The plot of the episode also has similar elements to the {{pkmn|movie}}, with Ash meeting a young version of a {{an|Professor Oak|Professor}} and their {{p|Charmeleon|Fire-type starter}} due to the actions of a {{p|Celebi}}. The episode also focuses on Kukui's book on Pokémon [[move]]s, as it did with [[Sam]]'s sketchbook to identify the past and present versions of the Professor as one and the same.
* This episode marks the first use of the move {{m|Ice Ball}} since ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', 680 episodes earlier. This is also the first time the move has been used by a Pokémon outside of the {{p|Spheal}} evolutionary line in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a Celebi in the anime since its cameo in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', nearly seven years earlier.
* This is one of the rare times in which a Pokémon is shown as deceased, with the Totem Trevenant now resembling an old ordinary tree.
* {{AP|Pikachu}}, the [[narrator]], {{AP|Rowlet}}, [[Poké Ride|Ride]] {{p|Garchomp}}, {{AP|Lycanroc}}, and a {{p|Crabrawler}} narrate the preview for the [[SM126|next episode]].
* Ash, and Young Kukui read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.

===Errors===
* When the [[wild Pokémon]] are about to watch Ash and Kukui's {{pkmn|battle}}, the three {{p|Diglett}} have a lighter mound of stone underneath them than in the wide shot before they rush towards the two, where the mound is black.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|小智，穿越時空的邂逅！|Ash, Encounter Beyond Time!}}
|nl={{tt|Een tijdloze ontmoeting!|A timeless encounter!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um encontro atemporal!|A timeless encounter!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Un encuentro inesperado más allá del tiempo!|An unexpected encounter beyond time!}}
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Kazuaki Mōri]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Shūhei Yasuda]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Taki Yatagi]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
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[[Category:Episodes in which a main character's Pokémon learns a new move]]
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[[de:Eine zeitlose Begegnung!]]
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SM124

2019-12-26T18:27:23Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM123 |
prevtitle=A Fiery Training Camp Trick! |
nextcode=SM125 |
nexttitle=A Timeless Encounter! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM124 |
altepcode=EP1063 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Living on the Cutting Edge! |
title_ja=斬れ味バツグン！カミツルギ見参！！ |
title_ja_trans=Perfect Sharpness! Kamiturugi has Arrived!! |
broadcast_jp=June 2, 2019 |
broadcast_us=October 5, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=野田泰宏 |
directorn=1 |
director=野田泰宏 |
artn=3 |
art=金振英 |
art2=黃星元 |
art3=朴唱煥 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM121-SM130 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|124}}
* {{BMGf|268751|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|269497|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|272320|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Living on the Cutting Edge!''' (Japanese: '''斬れ味バツグン！カミツルギ見参！！''' ''Perfect Sharpness! {{tt|Kamiturugi|Kartana}} has Arrived!!'') is the 124th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,063rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 2, 2019 and in the United States on October 5, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Someone’s been slicing and dicing objects all over Melemele Island: a cabbage at Mallow’s Family Restaurant gets chopped up, a golden Viren statue is cut in half, and the trees in Lillie’s yard are shaped into perfect topiaries! These occurrences (and more) are the work of an Ultra Beast named Kartana, who can cut anything with its bladelike body. When the Ultra Guardians ask Kartana to stop its cutting spree, it ignores them—but later it saves the day by demolishing a meteor that’s barreling straight for the Pokémon School! Grateful for Kartana’s help, our heroes bid it farewell as it returns home through an Ultra Wormhole.

==Plot==
Overnight, an [[Ultra Wormhole]] opens up and a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}} emerges to look at its new surroundings. The glistening lights of [[Viren]]'s latest development project, [[Viren Tower|Viren Stadium]], instantly attracts the {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}}. As Viren practices for the inauguration ceremony, showing off his gold statue to [[Viren's henchmen|his henchmen]], he orders a fireworks display. Meanwhile, Kartana promptly slices the statue in half and Viren's henchmen scramble to come up with a solution.

The following morning, [[Aina's Kitchen]] is preparing for another busy day of customers. At the same time, the radio announces that the {{p|Stufful}} meteor shower will appear overnight. {{an|Mallow}} prepares to slice up some cabbage when [[Abe|her father]] asks her to check on the pressure cooker. As she is away, Kartana soars into the restaurant and dices up the head of cabbage into thin pieces. Mallow returns to her work bench to find the sliced cabbage, but Abe is unable to explain anything. Meanwhile, {{an|Lillie}} and [[Snowy]] are preparing to leave home for [[Pokémon School]], with Lillie bidding {{p|Magearna}} farewell. Outside, [[Hobbes]] is neatening up the hedge trees and plans to make them into Pokémon {{wp|topiary}} trees. However, Kartana gets in first and cuts the hedges into geometric designs, shocking both Lillie and Hobbes.

Later, {{an|Professor Kukui}} prepares to teach his class how to use [[move]]s to cut objects. {{Rotom}} is intrigued by the {{wp|makiwara}} and admits that it saw one during an episode of "Alolan Detective [[Laki]]". Kukui laughs at the Nogawa reference, admitting that makiwara are often used to practice sword skills. Attempts by {{Ash}}, Mallow, and {{an|Kiawe}} fail to fully cut the makiwara, and Professor Kukui admits that even sword masters struggle to cut down makiwara. Ash decides to try again with {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Kartana suddenly appears and cleanly cuts through the obstacle with ease before disappearing without being noticed. As everyone else is befuddled, Lillie and Mallow recall their strange experiences that morning.

Suddenly, {{p|Komala}} rings the school bell and the students change into their [[Ultra Guardians]] uniforms. In the Ultra Guardians' base, {{an|Lusamine}} and her staff show them a video of Kartana slicing through Viren's gold statue the previous night. Lillie instantly suspects that Kartana is an Ultra Beast, but [[Professor Burnet]] admits that she hasn't located an Ultra Wormhole. [[Wicke]] adds that Ultra Aura was detected for a moment and {{an|Faba}} affirms that the [[Aether Foundation]] is continuing its investigation. Lusamine orders the Ultra Guardians to capture Kartana before further damage is done. The still-multiplying horde of {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan}} then present the Ultra Guardians with a box of [[Beast Ball]]s before they fly out of the base aboard their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]].

Ash orders everyone to split up, and they cover the entirety of [[Melemele Island]]. Suddenly, Ash overhears a shrill scream, which leads him to the [[Hau'oli City]] fruit markets. There, he finds [[Anela]], who is staring in shock at her sliced fruit. Meanwhile, Lillie arrives at {{OBP|Yoko|SM124}}'s salon, where Kartana has already trimmed and styled her clients' {{p|Furfrou}}. Elsewhere, {{p|Deoxys}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} are locked in {{pkmn|battle}}. Rayquaza fires a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Deoxys transforms into its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deoxys|Defense Forme}} to protect itself. The deflected attack strikes a meteor instead, sending it towards the {{pkmn|world|planet}} below.

At [[Bewear's den]], {{TRT}} watches Viren on his [[Television|shopping channel]] as he advertises the "Bling Bling Gold Safe", a seemingly indestructible safe. Viren orders his {{p|Electivire}} and {{p|Pangoro}} to attack the safe with {{m|Thunder Punch}} and {{m|Fire Punch}}, respectively, to no effect. Just then, Kartana appears and slashes through the safe with ease. Viren recognizes Kartana as the one who destroyed his statue and demands that it own up to its deeds as his Pokémon surround the Ultra Beast. {{MTR}} is in awe of Kartana's power and [[Jessie]] declares that it would make the perfect gift for {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}.

Soon after, Lusamine alerts Ash and the others to the latest Kartana sighting, this time at Viren Tower. However, by the time they reach it, Kartana has already cut its way to freedom. During the pursuit, Lillie suggests leading Kartana to the mountains to avoid more havoc in Hau'oli City. Just then, Kartana prepares to attack the Pokémon School, forcing Ash and {{p|Garchomp}} to intervene. Ash explains no one wants anything cut in his world, which Kartana appears to understand. With the Ultra Beast placated, {{an|Lana}} throws out a Beast Ball, but Kartana slices through it. Realizing Kartana is unwilling to be caught, the Ultra Guardians battle it. Kiawe sends out {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} and orders it to use {{m|Flare Blitz}}, but the attack misses. Kartana then manages to cut Marowak's Ultra Guardian symbol as a warning.

Just then, Team Rocket arrives inside a [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth robot]]. Right after Team Rocket ends their {{motto}}, Kartana is revealed to have sliced the robot in half already. Lusamine contacts the Ultra Guardians again, this time to abort the mission because one of the Stufful meteor shower's comets is headed directly at them. Faba issues an evacuation order for everyone within a kilometer of the school. Principal [[Samson Oak]] orders the Ultra Guardians to run, but Ash and {{ashcl}} declare they will not abandon the school. Team Rocket notices the comet quickly approaching, but {{an|Bewear}} arrives before they can enjoy the cataclysm. Bewear throws the trio into the Meowth robot, crushing the two halves together, and launching the mecha back to the den.

Ash and the others use their Ride Pokémon to reach the comet. They decide to rapidly cool the comet to make it brittle before crushing it into smaller fragments. Lillie orders Snowy and {{p|Altaria}} to use {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, respectively, while Lana has {{p|Dragonair}} add its own Ice Beam. As frost begins to encase the comet, Ash, Mallow, Kiawe, and Sophocles's Pokémon follow up with their own attacks, but their efforts only destroy the ice and not the comet. Kartana then soars upwards and cuts the comet into smaller fragments, which land in the ocean and cause a rainbow to appear in the sky. As Lusamine and Burnet check on the Ultra Guardians, Kartana opens up a new wormhole by itself with its slicing abilities and uses it to leave the [[Alola]] [[region]].

==Major events==

* The {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|wild Meltan}} are revealed to be multiplying.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their eighth and final [[Ultra Guardians]] mission.
* The Ultra Guardians 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.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Kartana}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM124.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}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hobbes]]
* [[Abe]]
* [[Anela]]
* [[Laki]] (flashback)
* [[Viren]]
* [[Viren's henchmen]]
* {{OBP|Yoko|SM124}}
* Nogawa (flashback)
* Female announcer

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM124.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Kartana}}
* {{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|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Clefable}})
* {{p|Smeargle}} ([[Laki]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Electivire}} ([[Viren]]'s)
* {{p|Pangoro}} ([[Viren]]'s)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Metang}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Flygon}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; multiple)
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Magearna|anime}})
* {{p|Kartana}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana|anime}}; debut)
* {{p|Deoxys}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deoxys|Normal and Defense Forme}})
* {{p|Rayquaza}}
* {{p|Furfrou}} (×3)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The [[Ultra Beast]] that appears in today's episode is...?''
** Host: [[Professor Burnet]]
** Choices: {{p|Kartana}}, {{p|Buzzwole}}, {{p|Celesteela}}, {{p|Guzzlord}}
** Answer: Kartana
* As of this episode, {{p|Melmetal}} is the only {{cat|Generation VII Pokémon}} that has yet to make an appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}} constantly repeats random fragments of the phrase "{{tt|また、つまらぬものを斬ってしまった|Mata, tsumaranumono o kitte shimatta}}" (''"Once again, I have cut a worthless object"'') in reverse. This phrase is often said by {{wp|samurai}} in old {{wp|Samurai cinema|samurai movies}}, as well as by Goemon Ishikawa XIII, a character from the manga and anime series ''{{wp|Lupin the Third}}''. The dub translates this line as ''"Again, again, I cut a worthless object."''
** Its voice actor, [[Daisuke Namikawa]], is also the same voice actor for Goemon Ishikawa XIII as of 2011.
** In addition, the animation in {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} is in the same style as ''Lupin the Third''.
* This episode features the most [[Mythical Pokémon]] out of any anime episode to date, with four.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Deoxys}} in the anime since [[PK21]], nearly nine years earlier.
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Professor Kukui}}, and {{AP|Rowlet}} narrate the preview for the [[SM125|next episode]].
* Kartana [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] twice, first when it slices the background at the end of Team Rocket's motto, and then when it cuts a hole and appears from the black background at the end of the episode.
* The English dub title is a play on the phrase "living on the edge".

===Errors===
* In the first preview for this episode, when {{an|Kiawe}} is shown riding on his {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} after Kartana, he is seen in his normal clothes rather than his [[Ultra Guardians|Ultra Guardian]] uniform. This is corrected in the actual episode.
* [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] is shown with its Ultra Guardian symbol before the animation of the symbols appearing starts.
* After the Ultra Guardians say "Ultroger", Primarina's bow is colored red instead of yellow.
<gallery>
File:Ultra Guardians Pokémon.png|Primarina's bow error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|鋒利無比！紙御劍登場！！|Perfect Sharpness! Kartana has Arrived!!}}
|nl={{tt|Op het scherp van de snede!|On the cutting edge!}}
}}
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Savage Spin-Out (move)

2019-12-26T18:22:30Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=634
|name=Savage Spin-Out
|jname=絶対捕食回転斬
|jtrans=Absolute Predatory Spin-Out
|jtranslit=Zettai Hoshoku Kaitenzan
|gameimage=Savage Spin-Out VII.png
|gameimage2=Savage Spin-Out VII 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Bug
|damagecategory=Varies
|basepp=—
|maxpp=—
|power=''Varies''
|accuracy=—
|gen=VII
|touches=no
|protect=no
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
|footnotes=
}}

'''Savage Spin-Out''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|絶対捕食回転斬|ぜったいほしょくかいてんざん}}''' ''Absolute Predatory Spin-Out'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Bug}} [[Z-Move]] introduced in [[Generation VII]].

==Effect==
Savage Spin-Out inflicts damage. Its [[power]] and whether it is a [[special move|special]] or [[physical move]] depends on the move it is based on.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border:3px solid #{{bug color}}; margin:auto"
|
{| class="sortable" border="1" width="100%" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|- style="background:#{{bug color light}}"
! Base move
! Power
! Category
|-
| {{m|Attack Order}}
| 175
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Bug Bite}}
| 120
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Bug Buzz}}
| 175
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Fell Stinger}}
| 100
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|First Impression}}
| 175
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Fury Cutter}}
| 100
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Infestation}}
| 100
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Leech Life}}
| 160
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Lunge}}
| 160
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Megahorn}}
| 190
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Pin Missile}}
| 140
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Pollen Puff}}
| 175
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Signal Beam}}
| 140
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Silver Wind}}
| 120
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Steamroller}}
| 120
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Struggle Bug}}
| 100
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Twineedle}}
| 100
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|U-turn}}
| 140
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|X-Scissor}}
| 160
| {{ic|Physical}}
|}
|}

==Description==
{{movedesc|Bug}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
Any Pokémon can use Savage Spin-Out if it knows a damaging {{type|Bug}} move, [[held item|holds]] a [[Buginium Z]], and if its {{pkmn|Trainer}} wears a [[Z-Ring]]{{sup/7|SM}} or [[Z-Power Ring]]{{sup/7|USUM}}.

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=bug|exp=yes|gen=The user gathers Z-Power and enaces the target in a cocoon of silk, before striking them with full force.|image1=Sophocles Vikavolt Savage Spin-Out text.png|image1p=Preparing|image2=Sophocles Vikavolt Savage Spin-Out 1.png|image2p=Vikavolt|image3=Sophocles Savage Spin-Out pose.png|image3p={{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Sophocles (anime)|Sophocles}}|image4=Sophocles Vikavolt Savage Spin-Out 2.png|image4p=Vikavolt}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=738|pkmn=Vikavolt|method=Vikavolt's Trainer strikes a series of poses to build Z-Power. It then shoots out a thick mass of white silk from its mouth and wraps the opponent inside a cocoon. Vikavolt then slams the cocoon on the ground, tosses it in the air, and slices through it with its jaws, causing the cocoon to explode.}}
{{movebtm|type=bug|user=Sophocles's Vikavolt|startcode=SM123|startname=A Fiery Training Camp Trick!|notes=Debut Base move is {{mcolor|Signal Beam|{{bug color dark}}}}}}

==Appearance==
===Pose===
{{Movegen
|type=Bug
|genVII=Savage Spin-Out VII Pose
}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|zh_yue=絕對捕食迴旋斬 ''{{tt|Jyuhtdeui Bouhsihk Wùihsyùhnjáam|Absolute Predatory Spin-Out}}''
|zh_cmn=絕對捕食迴旋斬 / 绝对捕食回旋斩 ''{{tt|Juéduì Bǔshí Huíxuánzhǎn|Absolute Predatory Spin-Out}}''
|nl=Woeste wikkel
|fr=Cocon Fatal
|de=Wirbelnder Insektenhieb
|it=Bozzolo Fatale
|ko=절대포식회전참 ''{{tt|Jeoldae Posik Hoejeoncham|Absolute Predatory Spin-Out}}''
|es=Guadaña Sedosa
}}{{-}}

{{Z-Moves|Bug}}
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{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Z-Moves]]
[[Category:Moves that cannot miss]]

[[de:Wirbelnder Insektenhieb]]
[[es:Guadaña sedosa]]
[[fr:Cocon Fatal]]
[[it:Bozzolo Fatale]]
[[ja:ぜったいほしょくかいてんざん]]
[[zh:絕對捕食迴旋斬]]

Oceanic Operetta (move)

2019-12-26T18:18:07Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=697
|name=Oceanic Operetta
|jname=わだつみのシンフォニア
|jtrans=Sea God's Symphonia
|jtranslit=Wadatsumi no Shinfonia
|gameimage=Oceanic Operetta VII.png
|gameimage2=Oceanic Operetta VII 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Water
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=—
|maxpp=—
|power=195
|accuracy=—
|gen=VII
|touches=no
|protect=no
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
|footnotes=
}}

'''Oceanic Operetta''' (Japanese: '''わだつみのシンフォニア''' ''{{wp|Watatsumi|Sea God}}'s Symphonia'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Water}} [[Z-Move]] introduced in [[Generation VII]]. It is the exclusive Z-Move of {{p|Primarina}} and an upgraded version of its [[signature move]], {{m|Sparkling Aria}}.

==Effect==
Oceanic Operetta inflicts damage and has no secondary effect.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Water}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|The user, Primarina, summons a massive amount of water using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{p|Primarina}} can use Oceanic Operetta if it knows {{m|Sparkling Aria}}, [[held item|holds]] a [[Primarium Z]], and if its {{pkmn|Trainer}} wears a [[Z-Ring]]{{sup/7|SM}} or [[Z-Power Ring]]{{sup/7|USUM}}.

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=water|gen=The user creates a gigantic bubble ball and smashes the target.|image1=Lana Oceanic Operetta pose.png|image1p={{color2|{{water color dark}}|Lana (anime)|Lana}}|image2=Ida Primarina Oceanic Operetta.png|image2p=Ida's Primarina|image3=Ida Oceanic Operetta pose.png|image3p={{color2|{{water color dark}}|Ida}}|image4=Lana Primarina Oceanic Operetta.png|image4p=Lana's Primarina}}
{{movep|type=water|ms=730|pkmn=Primarina|method=Primarina strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then sings a song and generates a gigantic bubble from it nose. Primarina then moves the bubble over the opponent and sings another song, causing the bubble to burst.}}
{{movemid|type=water|user=Ida|user1=Ida's Primarina|startcode=SM106|startname=Evolving Research!|notes=Debut Base move never used}}
{{movebtm|type=water|user=Lana's Primarina|startcode=SM123|startname=A Fiery Training Camp Trick!}}

==Appearance==
===Pose===
{{Movegen
|type=water
|genVII=Oceanic Operetta VII Pose
}}

==Trivia==
* Despite its name, and the fact that it is an upgraded version of Sparkling Aria, Oceanic Operetta is not a {{cat|Sound-based moves|sound-based move}}.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|zh_yue=海神莊嚴交響樂 ''{{tt|Hóisàhn Jōngyìhm Gāauhéungngohk|Sea God's Sublime Symphony}}''
|zh_cmn=海神莊嚴交響樂 / 海神庄严交响乐 ''{{tt|Hǎishén Zhuāngyán Jiāoxiǎngyuè|Sea God's Sublime Symphony}}''
|nl=Oceanische operette
|fr=Symphonie des Ondines
|de=Grandiose Meeressymphonie
|it=Sinfonia del Mare
|ko=바다의심포니 ''{{tt|Bada-ui Symphony|Symphony of the Sea}}''
|pl=Oceaniczna Operetka
|ru=Океаническая Оперетта ''Okeanicheskaya Operetta''{{tt|*|Official site}} Океанская оперетта ''Okeanskaya operetta''{{tt|*|Press release}}
|es=Sinfonía de la Diva Marina
|pt_br=Sinfonia Marítima
}}
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{{Z-Moves|Water}}
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{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Z-Moves]]
[[Category:Moves that cannot miss]]

[[de:Grandiose Meeressymphonie]]
[[es:Sinfonía de la diva marina]]
[[fr:Symphonie des Ondines]]
[[it:Sinfonia del Mare]]
[[ja:わだつみのシンフォニア]]
[[zh:海神莊嚴交響樂]]

SM123

2019-12-26T18:15:31Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM122 |
prevtitle=Spying for the Big Guy! |
nextcode=SM124 |
nexttitle=Living on the Cutting Edge! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM123 |
altepcode=EP1062 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=A Fiery Training Camp Trick! |
title_ja=Zワザを極めろ！灼熱のカキ合宿！！ |
title_ja_trans=Master the Z-Move! Kaki's Fierce Boot Camp!! |
broadcast_jp=May 26, 2019 |
broadcast_us=September 28, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
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* {{BMGf|268750|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|269379|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|272171|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''A Fiery Training Camp Trick!''' (Japanese: '''Zワザを極めろ！灼熱のカキ合宿！！''' ''Master the Z-Move! {{tt|Kaki|Kiawe}}'s Fierce Boot Camp!!'') is the 123rd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,062nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 26, 2019 and in the United States on September 28, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Excitement is building for the upcoming Alola Pokémon League, and the Pokémon School class is ready to train! Ash, Kiawe, and Sophocles decide to camp out at Kiawe’s family farm, but Sophocles is having a hard time working up the confidence to pull off a Z-Move. To help Sophocles train, Kiawe secretly enlists the help of a wild Crawdaunt who previously clashed with Turtonator. Crawdaunt launches a surprise attack on Sophocles, but Sophocles manages to overcome his fear and launch a powerful Z-Move with Vikavolt! The circumstances of the battle may have been unusual, but Sophocles is feeling more confident with a Z-Move at his command!

==Plot==
In the [[Pokémon School]] grounds, {{an|Lana}} shows {{an|Lillie}} and {{an|Mallow}} her perfected [[Z-Move]] pose as she performs {{m|Oceanic Operetta}} with {{TP|Lana|Primarina}}. Just then, {{an|Professor Kukui}} walks over and asks the trio if they are participating in the upcoming {{al|Pokémon League}}. Lana affirms it, and with her encouragement, Lillie and Mallow decide to compete as well. Meanwhile, as the boys are also in the middle of practicing their own Z-Moves. After {{an|Sophocles}} and {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} fail to execute {{m|Savage Spin-Out}}, {{Ash}} explains that Sophocles wasn't in sync with Vikavolt at all. Professor Kukui steps in and suggests that some actual practice would be better. {{an|Kiawe}} adds that he will host a Z-Move boot camp at [[Paniola Ranch|his home]]. Ash is thrilled by the idea and Sophocles decides to join them. Lillie invites the other girls over to her place so they can practice as well.

The boys arrive at Kiawe's family farm, though Sophocles is shocked to learn that they will actually be camping in the surrounding forests instead. Kiawe explains that the isolated location will allow them all to concentrate on their training. Kiawe's younger sister [[Mimo]] is keen to come along, but [[Sima]] reiterates that the boys aren't camping for fun before taking her daughter away by the hand. Kiawe escorts his friends up to an ancient altar where people once worshiped [[Wela Volcano Park|Wela Volcano]]. After setting up their tent, the boys call out all of their Pokémon to enjoy the fresh air.

Meanwhile, Ash and the guys have begun their training. The trio stands directly under a waterfall, which Kiawe explains is meant to build up stamina and mental strength. They go on a quick rock climb, followed by a swinging log obstacle course. However, Sophocles is struggling from all of the strenuous activity and asks if there are any other ways to learn to use Z-Moves, but Kiawe denies this, leaving Sophocles dismayed. Kiawe claims he will definitely be able to learn something under the watch of the Wela Volcano, but Sophocles demands a more scientific solution. He orders Vikavolt and {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} to leave, but finds that his Pokémon are busy practicing. Inspired by their commitment, Sophocles apologizes to his friends for giving up and his resolve is restored.

The boys return to their campsite, where Sophocles falls onto his knees, wondering why the training is not working. Ash and Kiawe are equally concerned, though Kiawe notes that this is something that Sophocles will have to figure out on his own. Sophocles's stomach suddenly grumbles and his attention turns to food once again. At that moment, Sima and Mimo bring baskets of food for the camp. During lunch, Turtonator offers Togedemaru some of its own dinner, whereas {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} swipes {{AP|Pikachu}}'s bowl for an extra helping. Pikachu quickly realizes and tries to snatch his food back. Luckily Turtonator pulls Marowak up, though Marowak replies with a {{m|Headbutt}}, only to find itself trapped in Turtonator's shell opening.

Kiawe is unimpressed to see Marowak squabbling with Turtonator again, and he admits Turtonator has always been compassionate ever since they first met. Kiawe reveals that he first encountered Turtonator during one of his milk deliveries. It was in a {{pkmn|battle}} with a {{p|Crawdaunt}} and collapsed after being hit by several {{t|Water}} attacks. Kiawe and his {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} tried to help the injured Turtonator, but he refused their assistance and began to walk off. Crawdaunt challenged Turtonator again and scared off the other [[wild Pokémon]]. Kiawe continued to watch each day as Turtonator kept taking on Crawdaunt, who had taken possession of a local pond for itself, and losing. Kiawe again offered his assistance and handed Turtonator a Moomoo Milk drink as a remedy. The kind gesture led Turtonator to develop a trust towards Kiawe, and the pair began practicing together. Turtonator learned {{m|Shell Trap}} during the training sessions and the new [[move]] helped him defeat Crawdaunt. Afterwards, Kiawe tried to leave, but Turtonator stopped him. Kiawe realized Turtonator wanted to join him and {{pkmn2|caught}} it. Kiawe's story leads Sophocles to question his own bonds with his Pokémon. After Togedemaru and Vikavolt approach their {{pkmn|Trainer}}, Ash points out that Sophocles also has a strong bond with his Pokémon.

While everyone is sound asleep for the night, Kiawe disturbs {{Rotom}} to ask for its assistance. Kiawe also calls on Turtonator for help, and the trio prepare something for the following day. The morning arrives and Kiawe calls Ash away to help him with another task. He orders Sophocles to pick up sticks. Sophocles queries why, and Kiawe replies that he will explain later before he and everyone walk away. Rotom is overly nervous and offers Sophocles advice to hang in there, but the odd statement doesn’t reveal anything. As Sophocles and his Pokémon set about collecting sticks, Kiawe and the others wait in hiding. A Crawdaunt emerges from the nearby lake. Ash is keen to rush into help, but Kiawe reminds him that the practice against a strong opponent like Crawdaunt may help. Sophocles calls out for his friends, though no one responds. Crawdaunt approaches with a {{m|Crabhammer}}, though Vikavolt intercepts it. Crawdaunt tries to strike Vikavolt with its claw, but its target evades. However a follow-up {{m|Aqua Jet}} knocks Vikavolt to the ground. Sophocles call for a {{m|Discharge}} attack, but Crawdaunt leaps out of the way. An attempted {{m|String Shot}} also fails. Crawdaunt uses an uppercut attack to send Vikavolt into the air, and its crashes into the ground below. Ash rushes forward, but Kiawe reiterates that it is Sophocles's battle. Sophocles calls for Vikavolt to run, but his Pokémon ignores the command and starts buzzing around Crawdaunt. Vikavolt's unrelenting spirit causes Sophocles to regain his composure and swell with confidence. Crawdaunt strikes Vikavolt down with its claws and continues to batter it even while it is down. Sophocles orders a Signal Beam on the ground, and the manoeuvre gives Vikavolt the height to evade another attack. Discharge also hits its mark. Sophocles suddenly notices that his [[Buginium Z]] is glimmering with power and he manages to summon a fully powered Savage Spin-Out attack. Vikavolt traps Crawdaunt in a silky white cocoon, and after a throw around, it slashes through the cocoon. Crawdaunt crashes into the ground, knocked out. Sophocles realizes that he has finally mastered a Z-Move and his Pokémon congratulate him with an overwhelming embrace. Kiawe and the others emerge from hiding and are thrilled by the latest development.

As everyone is chatting, Crawdaunt perks up and rushes towards them with a raised claw. Sophocles warns Kiawe about the oncoming attack, but it shocked to see Kiawe and Crawdaunt exchange a fist-bump instead. Kiawe explains that after he and Turtonator had defeated it, Crawdaunt had a change of heart and is now a close friend. He reveals that Rotom also helped him to arrange the battle encounter last night. Kiawe rewards Crawdaunt with a [[Sitrus Berry]] for its efforts. The other wild Pokémon, a {{p|Mareep}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}} {{p|Oricorio}} and {{p|Bonsly}} also appear to greet Kiawe. Sophocles wishes that Kiawe had simply told him, but Kiawe declares that the practice was invaluable. Ash congratulates Sophocles on finally mastering Z-Moves and adds that they will continue training for the Alola League all day long. However the thought of further training makes Sophocles turn pale and he soon collapses.

==Major events==

* {{an|Lana}} and {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} perform {{m|Oceanic Operetta}} for the first time.
** In the process, Primarina is revealed to have learned {{m|Sparkling Aria}}.
* {{an|Lillie}} and {{an|Mallow}} agree to participate in the upcoming [[Alola League]].
* [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Signal Beam}}.
* {{an|Kiawe}} reveals how he met his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}.
* {{an|Sophocles}} and Vikavolt perform {{m|Savage Spin-Out}} for the first time.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM123.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Hobbes]]
* [[Sima]]
* [[Mimo]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM123.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{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|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}}; flashback)
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}; flashback)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}}; flashback)
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Horacio|Vikavolt}}; {{Shiny}}; flashback)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ([[De Rosa]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ([[Team Electric Princess]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Oricorio}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}})
* {{p|Mareep}}
* {{p|Bonsly}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The Pokémon that attacks us in today's episode is...?''
** Host: {{an|Sophocles}}
** Choices: {{p|Crabrawler}}, {{p|Clawitzer}}, {{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Crawdaunt}}
** Answer: Crawdaunt
* This episode marks the first appearance of a Crawdaunt in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', 458 episodes earlier.
* {{an|Lusamine}}, {{Ash}}, {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Lillie}}, Sophocles, {{an|Mallow}}, and [[Kiawe's Charizard]] narrate the preview for the [[SM124|next episode]].
* [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] is confirmed to be male in this episode.
* Ash, Sophocles, Kiawe, and {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|pt_br={{tt|Um treinamento incandescente!|An incandescent training!}}
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title_en=Spying for the Big Guy! |
title_ja=監視します！ロケット団アローラのすがた！！ |
title_ja_trans=You're Being Watched! Rocket-dan's Alolan Forms!! |
broadcast_jp=May 19, 2019 |
broadcast_us=September 11, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} September 21, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|122}}
* {{BMGf|268749|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|269268|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|271813|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Spying for the Big Guy!''' (Japanese: '''監視します！ロケット団アローラのすがた！！''' ''You're Being Watched! {{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}}'s Alolan Forms!!'') is the 122nd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,061st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 19, 2019, in Australia on September 11, 2019, and in the United States on September 21, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

When Team Rocket receives a call from Headquarters, they come to regret their previous claim to have caught Bewear, as Matori tells them to send the Pokémon to Giovanni right away. But, of course, they haven’t actually caught Bewear—if anything, Bewear has caught them. Panic ensues when Matori arrives in Alola, but Jessie, James, and Meowth convince her that they need Bewear’s help to catch an even more impressive Pokémon. Eventually, Matori changes plans and tries to steal Stufful instead, but a disguised Meowth thwarts her plan by taking the little Pokémon’s place. Then, just in the nick of time, Bewear swoops in to take Meowth back home!

==Plot==
{{TRT}} prepares to head off for another day of selling [[malasada]]s, but a sudden alert from the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}} stops the trio in their tracks. [[Matori]] appears on the monitor and, after noticing the trio is behaving strangely, delivers them a message directly from {{an|Giovanni}} – to send through all of the Pokémon they have caught in [[Alola]] to the HQ. As the trio panics, {{MTR}} reveals that they promised Bewear to Matori and Giovanni sometime earlier. [[Matori's Meowth]] appears onscreen and orders the trio to stop crying and get on with the job, which only infuriates Meowth. Matori adds that Giovanni has given the order for Bewear to be brought in by any means, including by force, before signing off with "See you in Alola".

At the [[Pokémon School]], {{an|Professor Kukui}} expresses his pride to see all of his students possessing [[Z-Ring]]s. {{an|Sophocles}} says that he has been studying how to operate the device, {{an|Lillie}} hopes to perfect her {{m|Subzero Slammer}} technique, and {{an|Mallow}} is still getting used to wearing a Z-Ring. Kukui declares that the three students should use their school time to practice their [[Z-Move]] poses. When {{Ash}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{an|Kiawe}} declare their excitement for the upcoming [[Alola League]], Kukui suggests the three should practice using the Z-Moves within their {{pkmn|battle}} strategies. He adds that they have to consider which [[Z-Crystal]], [[move]] combination, Pokémon selection, and the timing if they wish to amplify the effectiveness of the powerful Z-Moves. With everyone on board, Kukui calls for everyone to join him in the schoolyard for some training.

Meanwhile, the Team Rocket trio watches as Bewear returns to [[Bewear's den|her den]] with some {{Berries}}. Jessie and [[James]] prepare to call out their Pokémon, but then, they express some doubts on whether catching Bewear is the right thing to do. Jessie admits that they have been with Bewear for some time and suggests that she might be okay with being caught by them. With this conclusion in mind, she throws a {{i|Poké Ball}}, but Bewear suddenly grabs it and crushes it into tiny pieces between her paws. As Bewear leaves the den once again, Jessie and James declare that neither Bewear, nor Stufful and their own Pokémon, would want to be transferred to the Team Rocket HQ.

Matori and her Meowth suddenly arrive on the scene. She is instantly perplexed as [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] roams around freely and Stufful sits on the ground like a stuffed toy. However, Matori is startled by James's ghastly appearance after being suffocated by his own {{TP|James|Mareanie}}. She hears a high-pitched scream in the distance and grins to her Meowth. Matori and the others rush over to watch Bewear as she re-plants an uprooted tree into the ground. She is instantly impressed by Bewear's physical prowess and orders the Rocket trio to hand her over immediately. Jessie, James and Meowth reply that they simply can't, but the vague excuse doesn't impress Matori who presses for answers. Jessie admits that she is planning on catching some other strong Pokémon for the boss with the help of Bewear's strength, and her teammates back up her story. Matori accepts their excuse before adding that she will keep an eye on the trio while they complete the task. Matori reiterates that if they fail, she will take Bewear to HQ. The fake story failed to bide the Rocket trio any time, but Jessie boasts that she is up to the challenge and exchanges a sharp stare with Matori.

The Rocket trio take Matori to the Pokémon School, where they explain that [[Ash's Meltan]] is a tiny, but powerful Pokémon that doesn't even appear in the [[Pokédex]]. They also declare that {{AP|Lycanroc}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are also incredibly tough. Jessie and her teammates are left gobsmacked when they see that all of the children are currently practicing Z-Move poses. The thought of being blasted off is now a far easier thing to accomplish, which terrifies the trio. Matori and her Meowth call for calm, admitting that its looks to be only practice. Through her binoculars, Matori points out that Lillie and the others don't even have Z-Crystals in their Z-Rings. Matori declares that while the trio are simply {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s, they need to remain level-headed and sharp at all times. Jessie apologizes, admitting that she and her teammates are neither cool or collected. However their worst fears are soon confirmed when Ash has his Pikachu perform {{m|Corkscrew Crash}} on their hiding place, sending Matori and the Rocket trio blasting off.

While one plan is thwarted, Team Rocket remain determined to prove themselves and set their sights on another incredibly strong Pokémon, [[Grandpa Forest]]. James throws out handful of [[Haban Berry|Haban Berries]] in a bid to attract Grandpa Forest out hiding. Soon enough, Grandpa Forest moves into sight and begins feasting on the bait. Matori and her Meowth watch on in curiousity, but they still have their doubts. Jessie calls out her Mimikyu, but it is disappointed not to be facing up against Pikachu and simply walks away. James calls on Mareanie, and she promptly leaps onto James's head to poison him. Jessie throws the Z-Ring to James, and he places the [[Darkinium Z]] onto it. Meowth and Jessie assist James in performing a group Z-pose. Mareanie soon charges with power and begins to unleash a {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. However, the arrival of Stufful stops Team Rocket, and soon Bewear swings in and collects everyone in her arms.

Back at her den, Bewear stares at Matori and her Meowth. The pair become terrified as Bewear looks to punch them out, but instead she delivers them a fist of honey each. The sweetness of the honey and gesture surprises Matori, and Meowth explains that Bewear simply wants to be a good host to her guests. Overnight, Bewear is out floating in a lake and staring at the moon while the Rocket trio and Stufful sleep soundly. However, Matori is still determined to fulfil her mission and goes onto snatch Stufful up. The slight disturbance wakes Meowth and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} up, and they go onto inform Jessie and James of the quick grab. The Rocket trio are left conflicted as they wish to follow Giovanni's orders, but they truly value their friendship with Bewear. Jessie goes onto follow after Matori, and she strikes up a conversation as a delay tactic. Matori places Stufful down next to her Meowth as she attempts to dissuade any suspicions. Meanwhile James and Wobbuffet crawl their way over to rescue Stufful and make a quick swap with a decoy. Jessie waves off Matori, who grabs the decoy and rushes into her waiting aircraft bound for the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. Inside her ride, Matori peers at her catch, but she instead finds Meowth [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised as a Stufful]]. She grabs him and demands answers immediately. Matori's Meowth instantly goes on the attack, but the commotion alerts Bewear to the scene. Bewear lands on the helicopter's windscreen and crashes her way through to save Meowth from Matori. As Bewear leaps with Meowth to safety a large explosion occurs in the helicopter's tail.

The following day, the Rocket trio are enjoying the peace of their Alolan lifestyle, and lay outside the den with Bewear and Stufful. Meowth queries what happened to Matori and her crew, but the others genuinely don't know and neither care about giving it any thought. Suddenly a small Rocket robot rolls in to give them an update. Matori, with a bandaged arm and head, and her Meowth appear on the screen. However, the pair are instantly frightened when Bewear stares back at them. Bewear ends the transmission abruptly by crushing the robot with her paws.

==Major events==

* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] try and fail to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{an|Bewear}} and [[Grandpa Forest]], respectively.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM122.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} (flashback)
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Matori]]
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s (×3)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM122.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Heracross}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Bewear}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{OP|Matori|Meowth}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Drampa}} ([[Grandpa Forest]])
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Who comes to [[Alola]] in today's episode?''
** Host: [[Jessie]]
** Choices: {{an|Giovanni}}, [[Matori]], {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}}
** Answer: Matori
* The English dub was released on [[Google Play]] on September 11, 2019, 10 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. However, the episode was pulled on September 13, 2019 and was later released again on September 21, 2019, the day it was supposed to be released.
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include {{an|Mallow}}'s [[Z-Ring]].
* The animation for {{an|Lillie}} posing for {{m|Subzero Slammer}} is taken from the [[Pose]] ending song, but also adds her hat and Z-Ring.
* {{an|Kiawe}}, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Sophocles}} narrate the preview for the [[SM123|next episode]].
* {{TRT}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} freaking out over the idea that Lillie, Sophocles, and Mallow could each send them blasting off with a [[Z-Move]] carries over into the [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment.
* This is the first episode since [[SM003|its debut]] in which {{Rotom}} does not physically appear. Instead, it only appears in one of {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s fantasies.
* [[Team Rocket's Team Song]] is used as an insert song when {{an|Bewear}} shows up in front of the Matori Matrix airship to rescue {{MTR}}.
* The title of the English dub of this episode is listed as ''Spying for the Guy!'' on most TV guides.

===Errors===
* When [[James]] and Meowth look at {{an|Lillie}}'s [[Z-Ring]], the [[Z-Crystal]] slot is missing.
* When {{an|Bewear}} picks {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} and {{TP|James|Mareanie}} up, a second Stufful is seen on the ground. The second Stufful was removed in the [[dub]].

<gallery>
SM122 error.png|Two Stufful
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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SM121

2019-12-26T18:05:31Z

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title_en=A Recipe for Success! |
title_ja=マオ奮闘！森のポケモンカフェ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Mao's Valiant Effort! The Forest Pokémon Café!! |
broadcast_jp=May 12, 2019 |
broadcast_us=September 9, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes}} September 10, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} September 14, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
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* {{BMGf|268747|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|269145|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|271766|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''A Recipe for Success!''' (Japanese: '''マオ奮闘！森のポケモンカフェ！！''' ''{{tt|Mao|Mallow}}'s Valiant Effort! The Forest Pokémon Café!!'') is the 121st episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,060th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 12, 2019, in Australia on September 10, 2019, and in the United States on September 14, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

When the Family Restaurant runs out of Big Mushrooms, Mallow visits Oranguru’s place in the forest to ask for more. When she arrives, she finds Meowth looking for some peace and quiet, but the place quickly becomes busy with Pokémon customers. Mallow decides to stay and help Oranguru, and she prepares scrumptious food and drinks for all kinds of Pokémon. When Tapu Koko turns out to be one of those customers, she prepares a special dish for the Island Guardian. Thrilled with its meal, Tapu Koko presents Mallow with a Grassium Z, and Oranguru gives her a Z-Ring! Now all our heroes have Z-Rings of their own!

==Plot==
As she eats at [[Aina's Kitchen]], Olivia thanks [[Abe]] for the meal. {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} and {{an|Mallow}} emerge from the kitchen and present Olivia with another dish. After Olivia enjoys the food's fluffy yet crunchy texture, Mallow explains that it is her "Fluffy Radish" dish made from [[Poni Island]] radishes. As Olivia thanks Mallow, Abe asks Mallow to retrieve some more [[Big Mushroom]]s from "Master {{an|Oranguru}}". Mallow accepts the task and decides that she will give him a Poni radish in exchange for the mushrooms.

At [[Oranguru's place]], {{TRT}} tries to take some time to relax, but when [[Jessie]] and [[James]] complain loudly about [[Matori]]'s overbearing nature, {{an|Bewear}} arrives and scoops the pair up in her arms. She then hands some sacks to Oranguru and buys a drink for her child, {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}}. Bewear then runs away with Jessie and James, leaving {{MTR}} to enjoy his beverage. Right afterwards, Mallow and her Pokémon arrive. Meowth accuses her of disturbing the peace, while Mallow believes Jessie and James are planning another scheme. Oranguru emerges from its storeroom and hands Mallow the Big Mushrooms. Suddenly, the {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melemele Greens}} enter the café, leaving Mallow surprised with the café's increasing popularity.

{{Ash}} arrives at Aina's Kitchen to return a frying pan he borrowed. Instead of finding Mallow, he sees Olivia waiting on tables. Olivia explains that Mallow is out on a chore. In the midst of showing off her waitress skills, Olivia manages to break a tray of glasses as she spins around. Seeing this, Ash decides that he will help out at Aina's Kitchen.

Similarly, Mallow offers her assistance at Oranguru's place. She puts straws in the Melemele Greens' drinks, which takes Oranguru by surprise. However, the Passimian troupe doesn't mind and reward her with a large coconut during their departure. Next, a {{p|Gumshoos}} enters the café, and Meowth reveals that it is actually {{OP|Officer Jenny|Gumshoos}}. Oranguru accepts a payment of one [[Pecha Berry]], and then it orders Mallow to prepare Gumshoos's order, which she accepts. Mallow considers what Gumshoos likes to eat and settles on some [[Moomoo Milk]]. Gumshoos looks at the drink for a moment before gulping it all down in satisfaction. Meowth is annoyed but declares that Mallow just got lucky.

Oranguru beckons Mallow outside and shows her its edible garden. Mallow and Meowth, who followed behind them, are both shocked by the array of fresh produce. Oranguru hands Mallow a basket and tasks her with collecting some {{Berries}}. Mallow proceeds to fill the basket with Pecha Berries, and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}} samples a few in the meantime. Meowth sees the Berry-picking tasks to be easy, so he plucks a Berry off the tree and learns it is a spicy [[Tamato Berry]] after taking a bite into it. Tsareena later calls Mallow over and points up to the sky, alerting her {{pkmn|Trainer}} to a flock of swarming {{p|Fearow}}. Meowth recovers from the heat and rushes to alert Oranguru to the potential crisis. However, when Meowth returns to the orchard with Oranguru, the Fearow are revealed to be customers and give Mallow a [[Heart Scale]].

Mallow prepares to make the Fearow a drink, and she eventually learns that they prefer [[Belue Berry|Belue Berries]]. She goes onto make a Belue and [[Durin Berry]] combination, and the refreshers go down well with the Fearow. Meowth is curious as to why Mallow selected the odd mixture, and Mallow replies that {{an|Lillie}} informed her of the complementary flavors. Mallow continues to serve the café's customers, with a {{p|Pancham}} and {{p|Pangoro}} enjoying a bamboo salad and later a pair of Heracross sipping a sap drink. Oranguru prepares its signature Flower Nectar Spring dish for some {{p|Ribombee}} and {{p|Cutiefly}}. [[Grandpa Forest]] arrives and Mallow presents it with a freshly squeezed [[Haban Berry]] drink. The order refreshes Grandpa Forest, who lets out a mighty roar to say thank you.

Meanwhile, {{an|Kiawe}} soars into Aina's Kitchen to drop off a canister of farm-fresh Moomoo Milk. When he opens the door he is pleasantly surprised to be greeted by Ash and Olivia as they serve the diner's tables, and he goes on to assist. Later on, Lillie, {{an|Lana}} and {{an|Sophocles}} arrive at the busy eatery to also lend a hand. Olivia drops several plates, but {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} and the other Pokemon manage to catch them in time. Without Mallow, Abe is beginning to feel the pressure as {{Rotom}} calls for another ten juices to be made.

The night begins to settle in and {{p|Shiinotic}} takes its post as the Oranguru Café's light source. Meowth orders another drink, and this time Mallow makes it for him. He has his doubts, but a quick sip and Meowth finds the drink to be delicious. A sudden knock at the door and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} arrives. Oranguru is happy to see the guardian deity again and suggests that Mallow make its order. Mallow begins to panic from the pressure, but Oranguru assures her by placing its hand on her shoulder. Shaymin and Tsareena chirp in their support, so Mallow pledges to do her best. Mallow grabs the Poni radish she had given to Oranguru earlier and begins to make a dish from it. Some peeling, squeezing and kneading later, she places the dough into a pan heated by a {{p|Torkoal}}. Mallow places the piping hot loaves onto a leaf, but she is still not satisfied with her efforts. She goes on to whip up a "Fluffy Radish Burger", topped with honey, nuts and a Pecha Berry. Mallow encourages Tapu Koko to eat up. The island guardian tosses the dish into the air and consumes it while inside its protective shell. Tapu Koko opens up again and a clean plate lands on the serving counter. Mallow remains confused and awaits feedback. Tapu Koko lets out a cry before presenting Mallow with a [[Grassium Z]] for her efforts, before vanishing. Meowth informs Mallow that the gifted [[Z-Crystal]] is a symbol of Tapu Koko's gratitude and approval of her cooking. Mallow recalls her busy but fulfilling day, and settles on making Aina's Kitchen an eatery for both human and now Pokémon customers. Meowth is impressed with the idea and declares that he might even drop by for a Fluffy Radish Burger sometime. Oranguru gives Mallow the ordered Big Mushrooms and as an additional thank you, an old [[Z-Ring]].

Mallow returns home to Aina's Kitchen where she finds her friends lying exhausted from the hectic food service day. Abe declares that everyone helped him to avoid a complete disaster. Mallow apologizes before handing her father the requested Big Mushrooms. She informs everyone that she also had a busy day at Oranguru's place. Mallow goes onto show everyone her new Grassium Z and Z-Ring, which she admits appears to be broken. Olivia takes the Z-Ring, with a few repairs and some threaded green-colored beads to create a new wrist strap, the Z-Ring is as good as new. She also notes that the entire experience Mallow just went through might've actually been a [[island challenge|trial]] that Oranguru set up for her. Mallow places the Z-Ring on her wrist and inserts her Grassium Z onto it, proudly holding up her gift. Lillie declares that everyone now has their own Z-Ring. Together, the group of six form a circle and show off their respective Z-Rings as their Pokémon, Abe, and Olivia smile on.

==Major events==

[[File:Mallow Grassium Z.png|thumb|220px|Mallow holding the Grassium Z]]
* {{an|Mallow}} clears a [[Island challenge|trial]] set up for her by {{an|Oranguru}} and receives a [[Grassium Z]] from {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} as a reward.
* Mallow receives an old [[Z-Ring]] from Oranguru, which [[Olivia]] cleans up and repairs before giving it back to her.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM121.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]] (flashback)
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Abe]]
* Restaurant visitors

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM121.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Gumshoos}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Fearow}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Gumshoos}} ({{OP|Officer Jenny|Gumshoos}})
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Oranguru}} ({{an|Oranguru|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Drampa}} ([[Grandpa Forest]])
* {{p|Passimian}} (multiple; {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melemele Greens}}; one nicknamed Tiny)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Shiinotic}}
* {{p|Pangoro}}
* {{p|Pancham}}
* {{p|Fearow}} (×6)
* {{p|Torkoal}}
* {{p|Heracross}} (×2)
* {{p|Cutiefly}} (×2)
* {{p|Ribombee}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What does the {{an|Mallow|green twerpette}} get in today's episode?''
** Host: {{MTR}}
** Choices: [[Tiny Mushroom]]s, [[Tamato Berry]], [[Grassium Z]], {{p|Corsola}} branch
** Answer: Grassium Z
* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] on September 9, 2019 and on [[Google Play]] on September 10, 2019, five and four days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* [[Future Connection]] is used as an insert song while {{an|Mallow}} is preparing a meal for {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} at [[Oranguru's place]].
* {{MTR}}, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} narrate the preview for the [[SM122|next episode]].
* As of this episode, each of {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s students owns a [[Z-Ring]] and [[Z-Crystal]].
* This is the first time a main character has owned the same kind of Z-Crystal as another main character.
* This is the first confirmed appearance of a female {{p|Heracross}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since [[gender]] differences were introduced in [[Generation IV]].
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include [[Lana's Primarina]].
* This episode marks the English dub debut of the {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Passimian|Melemele Greens}}, since the [[SM064|episode]] that they first appeared in was [[Banned episodes|banned]] outside of Asia.
* {{an|Mallow}} and {{MTR}} read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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SM120

2019-12-26T17:49:44Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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altepcode=EP1059 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=The One That Didn't Get Away! |
title_ja=スイレン、カイオーガを釣る！？ |
title_ja_trans=Suiren Fishes a Kyogre!? |
broadcast_jp=May 5, 2019 |
broadcast_us=September 7, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|120}}
* {{BMGf|268513|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|268990|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|271714|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The One That Didn't Get Away!''' (Japanese: '''スイレン、カイオーガを釣る！？''' ''{{tt|Suiren|Lana}} Fishes a Kyogre!?'') is the 120th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,059th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 5, 2019 and in the United States on September 7, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Pokémon School class is fishing off a reef, and Ash and Lana decide to venture farther out to sea inside Brionne’s balloons. Suddenly, they encounter the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre! They learn that it’s been poisoned and is being pursued by a group of sinister Pokémon hunters. But the hunters underestimate our heroes’ skills and determination, and Kyogre is healed when Lana coaxes it to swallow an Antidote. Kyogre is still angry, but after Brionne evolves into Primarina and sings a beautiful melody, the Legendary Pokémon calms down enough for Lana to express her admiration for it. This is one adventure Lana and Primarina will never forget!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} are out [[fishing]] for the day. As {{an|Kiawe}} becomes frustrated over his inability to catch anything, {{an|Mallow}} reels in a {{p|Bruxish}}, but it decides to let go of the line and tries to bite Mallow, forcing {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} to kick it away. Meanwhile, {{an|Sophocles}} bides his time and watches his digital screen before pulling up his catch, a particularly large {{p|Pyukumuku}}. Sophocles's catch proves to be too heavy, and Pyukumuku latches onto Kiawe's face before it is returned. Then, {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} feels something tugging on its tail and pulls it up to reveal an {{p|Octillery}}, which only annoys Kiawe more. Sophocles notices that {{an|Lana}} and Ash are missing, but {{an|Lillie}} points them out in the distance. The pair is floating across the ocean in two of {{TP|Lana|Brionne}}'s bubbles. Ash calls for a race, and Lana accepts. Brionne promptly dives underwater and gives Lana a push forward. Ash chases her, leaving their friends behind.

Later on, Kiawe finally hooks something. However, it is particularly strong and begins to pull Kiawe towards the water. His friends and the Pokémon add their strength, but they continue to struggle. Kiawe finally heaves his catch, a {{p|Cloyster}}, out of the water, but it immediately clamps onto Kiawe's head. Tsareena kicks Cloyster back into the depths, freeing Kiawe from suffocation.

Meanwhile, Lana and Ash are left exhausted from their race and take a moment to catch their breaths. Suddenly a giant whirlpool beings to swirl, sending the pair into the vortex. Brionne does its ample best to reach Lana, but a {{p|Kyogre}} swims passed them. In its wake, Lana and Ash are sent flying onto a rocky exposed reef, soon enough Brionne joins them ashore. Ash turns to see a steep cliff, so he and {{AP|Pikachu}} climb it with ease. With their heightened vantage point the pair spot a Kyogre staring back at them. Lana soon joins them and thrilled to see Kyogre. She suddenly notices that it glowing purple, red and blue as well as breathing heavily, so she assumes it must be unwell. The pair rush down and Pikachu is immediately concerned by Kyogre’s ill state. Lana grabs her fishing rod with one of [[Misty's special lure]]s attached to the end. Ash is surprised to see Lana having one, and she explains that {{an|Misty}} gave the lure to her recently. Lana attaches some bait to the lure, laced with [[Antidote]] to heal Kyogre's suspected {{status|poison}}ing. She throws out her line, but Kyogre doesn't take to it. Lana urges Kyogre to grab the bait when a {{p|Seismitoad}} attacks her.

Ash and Lana look around them as a {{p|Carvanha}} submarine suddenly appears. A hunter named [[Hunter D]] emerges from the hull and with a click of his fingers a pair of [[Hunter D's crew members|crew members]] and their {{p|Palpitoad}} appear. The crew members snare Kyogre in an electric net, inflicting significant pain onto the [[Legendary Pokémon]]. The leader radios into his grunts before capturing Kyogre in a yellow beam and beginning to drag it further out to sea. Ash informs Lana that a Pokémon Hunter is someone who captures Pokémon for a profit. Lana is immediately irritated and prepares to cast out her line to save Kyogre the mistreatment. Hunter D's Seismitoad leaps towards her, though [[Sandy]] batters it away. Seismitoad attempts a poisonous attack, though Brionne strikes back with a {{m|Bubble Beam}} as Sandy knocks it into a nearby cliff. Lana thanks her Pokémon for their efforts and begins to walk towards Kyogre again. Hunter D is furious and orders his crew members to surround the interfering duo. Ash calls out all of his Pokémon to join the fight. {{AP|Lycanroc}} and {{AP|Torracat}} rush ahead, evading a {{m|Mud Bomb}} in the process. Lycanroc unleashes a {{m|Stone Edge}}, but the Palpitoad back-flips to evade the attack. Torracat, however, knocks it into the water with a {{m|Fire Blast}}. The second crew member orders a {{m|Hydro Pump}} which Pikachu narrowly sidesteps to avoid. Pikachu crashes into Palpitoad with a {{m|Quick Attack}}, and Sandy uses the cliff's heights to land a powerful overhead {{m|Double-Edge}}. Ash turns his attention to Hunter D's submarine and has {{AP|Rowlet}} strike it with a {{m|Seed Bomb}}. Rowlet promptly swallows its precious [[Everstone]] again as {{AP|Meltan}} lands onto the submarine.

Lana throws her line again and pleads for Kyogre to grab a hold of it. Hunter D continues to pull Kyogre out to sea, he then orders his Seismitoad to attack Lana. Pikachu leaps to Lana's aid with an {{m|Iron Tail}} and knocks Seismitoad into a cliff with its own {{m|Focus Blast}} attack. Lana tries again, and this time Kyogre takes a large mouthful of water and chomps onto the lure. She maintains her grip as she is now being dragged out as well. The Palpitoad duo attempt another ambush, but Torracat's {{m|Flame Charge}} and Lycanroc's {{m|Accelerock}} batters the threats away. Ash and Lana's other Pokémon continue to fight off the Palpitoad and Seismitoad, while Lana holds steady despite the increasing wake. Meltan's taste for metal proves useful as it begins to eat its way through Hunter D's metal sub. One of the crew members inside the sub radios into the boss to alert him that the tractor beam is quickly losing power. Hunter D calls for a change of plans; trap Kyogre inside the sub. The Carvanha submarine stops its tractor beam and hinges its jaw wide open to grab the target. However, Kyogre appears to have regained some of its strength. The Legendary lets out a mighty roar which {{a|Drizzle|summons dark clouds}} that cover the sky. A torrential rain begins to fall, and the sudden change of conditions also draws Lillie and the others' attentions further away. Ash quickly recalls all of his Pokémon to their {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Kyogre leaps from the water and the resulting wake washes over Ash and Lana. Brionne saves Ash, Pikachu and Sandy with its bubbles. As for Lana, she continues to hold onto her line and Kyogre, who soon drags her into the ocean depths. It gives Hunter D's submarine a flick with its tail and sends them blasting off. Hunter D and his two crew members land directly in front of [[Officer Jenny]], who was enjoying a day on the beach.

Meanwhile, Brionne attempts to reach Lana, but Kyogre's speed is unparalleled. In its desperation, Brionne bursts into a brilliant blue light and promptly [[Evolution|evolves]] into a {{p|Primarina}}. Kyogre suddenly lets go of the fishing line and Primarina goes onto rescue Lana. Ash, Pikachu and Sandy watch in amazement as Primarina emerges from the water in a vertical leap. Kyogre suddenly freezes over the water using {{m|Sheer Cold}} to create an icy refuge from the swirling seas. Lana realizes that Kyogre is still angry and sets herself the task of finally reeling the Legendary in. Ash is left baffled when Lana climbs aboard Primarina and simply leaps back into the treacherous seas. Lana casts her line once more and soon enough Kyogre bites onto it. She urges Primarina to keep swimming as she tries to hold onto her big catch. Kyogre makes the task challenging as it performs bounding leaps and tossing rolls. Primarina maneuvers Lana without any trouble. Lana suddenly reels Kyogre into the air and orders Primarina to sing. Primarina performs a melodic opera that calms Kyogre as it leaps over the duo. The subsequent wake ends the performance and the skies instantly clear. Later Lana and Primarina swim out to their new friend, Kyogre, to thank it for the precious moment. Kyogre swims back and with a roar it destroys its Sheer Cold island, sending Ash, Sandy and Pikachu into the water. A spectacular sprinkle of ice concludes the encounter.

Lana and Ash return to their friends, however they believe Lana's latest story is just another one of her jokes. She assures them of her miraculous tale and proudly presents her newly-evolved Primarina. Ash goes to detail the encounter with some onomatopoeia, instantly hooking his classmates into the elaborate story. Rotom is disappointed that it missed out on recording everything.

==Major events==

* {{an|Lana}} is revealed to have received a [[Misty's special lure|fishing lure]] from {{an|Misty}}.
* Lana's {{p|Brionne}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Lana|Primarina}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Lana's Primarina]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM120.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Hunter D]]
* [[Hunter D's crew members]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM120.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Bruxish}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Kyogre}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{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|Brionne}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}}; evolves)
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Seismitoad}} ([[Hunter D]]'s)
* {{p|Palpitoad}} ([[Hunter D's crew members]]'; ×2)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Kyogre}}
* {{p|Luvdisc}}
* {{p|Bruxish}}
* {{p|Pyukumuku}}
* {{p|Octillery}}
* {{p|Cloyster}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which of these Pokémon do I reel in in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Lana}}
** Choices: {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}
** Answer: Kyogre
* This is the first episode to air in the {{wp|Reiwa}} period.
* [[Future Connection]] is used as an insert song when {{an|Lana}} and her {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} go after {{p|Kyogre}}.
* This marks the first time a [[starter Pokémon]] belonging to a main character other than {{Ash}} fully evolves on-screen since [[May's Blaziken]] in ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', 594 episodes earlier.
* {{MTR}}, {{an|Oranguru}}, [[Jessie]], and [[James]] narrate the preview for the [[SM121|next episode]].
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include {{an|Sophocles}}'s [[Z-Ring]].
* The [[Notebook of the Heart|ending animation]] is updated to include Lana's {{p|Primarina}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Seismitoad}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', 268 episodes ago.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of a {{p|Palpitoad}} in the anime since {{OP|Ash|Palpitoad}} last appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', 260 episodes ago.
* This is the first appearance of [[Misty's special lure]] since ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out Of This!]]'', 559 episodes earlier.
* The dub title is a pun of the fishing phrase "''The one that got away''".

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|水蓮釣到了蓋歐卡！？|Lana Fishes a Kyogre!?}}
|nl={{tt|Er zwemmen meer vissen in de zee!|There are more fish swimming in the sea!}}
|de={{tt|Kyogre in der Falle!|Kyogre in the trap!}}
|pt_br={{tt|O resgate de Kyogre!|Kyogre's rescue!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Rescate marino legendario!|Legendary marine rescue!}}
}}
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SM119

2019-12-26T17:32:36Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM118 |
prevtitle=Aiming for the Top Floor! |
nextcode=SM120 |
nexttitle=The One That Didn't Get Away! |
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epcode=SM119 |
altepcode=EP1058 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=A High-Speed Awakening! |
title_ja=超速のクワガノン！マーマネ覚醒！！ |
title_ja_trans=Super Fast Kuwagannon! The Awakening of Mamane!! |
broadcast_jp=April 28, 2019 |
broadcast_us=August 31, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=大久保昌弘 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=若林厚史 |
directorn=1 |
director=ウヱノ史博 |
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art=篠原隆 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM111-SM120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|119}}
* {{BMGf|268416|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|268876|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|271462|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''A High-Speed Awakening!''' (Japanese: '''超速のクワガノン！マーマネ覚醒！！''' ''Super Fast {{tt|Kuwagannon|Vikavolt}}! The Awakening of {{tt|Mamane|Sophocles}}!!'') is the 119th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,058th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 28, 2019 and in the United States on August 31, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Sophocles and Vikavolt are entering a Vikavolt race! When they arrive, Sophocles learns that his rival Horacio is also competing with his newly evolved Vikavolt. The entrants get off to a rousing start, but when Sophocles enters the cave route, his fear of the dark leaves him petrified. Vikavolt offers him support, leading him to realize that if his Pokémon is determined to press on, he can be courageous as well. After an interruption by Team Rocket, the race is back on, and Sophocles wins by a nose! He receives a Buginium Z as a prize, and Hapu follows up by giving him a Z-Ring!

==Plot==
{{an|Sophocles}} and his {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} arrive at the [[Pokémon School]] wearing a virtual reality headset and matching armor. He explains to {{Ash}} and {{an|Kiawe}} that he is competing in the upcoming [[Vikavolt race]]. The girls join the conversation, and everyone learns it is a much grander event compared to the [[Charjabug race]]. Sophocles admits that he is keen to win the prize, a [[Buginium Z]], even though he doesn't have a [[Z-Ring]] yet. Kiawe asks if the contestants will be put into three-person teams like last time, but Sophocles explains that the Vikavolt race is a one-person competition.

Later, Sophocles practices his competition techniques in the schoolyard with Ash and Kiawe. He orders Vikavolt to fly down, but its velocity sends Sophocles into a spin. Sophocles urges Vikavolt to slow down a bit before ordering it to zip over to {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}. Vikavolt does so with perfect precision. Sophocles orders it to fly over to Kiawe, but Vikavolt soars past the target and lands on a nearby tree for some sap. Later, Sophocles continues to wear the VR headset throughout the day in order to become adjusted to Vikavolt's own point of view. At home, Sophocles studies tomorrow's weather forecast to give himself an advantage, but he shows signs of being overwhelmed by the competition already. Vikavolt offers its {{pkmn|Trainer}} some support, and Sophocles fist-bumps its jaw in validation.

The day of the 34th Fini Cup Vikavolt race has arrived, and a large crowd has gathered to watch the competition. Mallow urges Sophocles to not get nervous, and he replies that he has already studied every possible situation, as evidenced by the heavy bags under his eyes. {{an|Lillie}} admits that Sophocles shouldn't have stayed up last night, though her concerns go unanswered. Everyone's attention turns to reigning champion racer [[De Rosa]], though Sophocles is not feeling intimidated. Suddenly, [[Horacio]] and his brothers [[Yansu]] and {{OBP|Dana|SM041}} arrive. Horacio declares that he is going to win and shows off his {{TP|Horacio|Vikavolt}}, which [[Evolution|evolved]] during some training on [[Poni Island]], but Sophocles is undeterred. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} decides to compete in the race as well; [[James]] takes the controls while {{MTR}} enters inside a specially-designed mecha Vikavolt suit.

The racers wait at the start line as {{al|Anna}} welcomes [[Island Kahuna]] [[Hapu]] to the podium. Hapu announces that she looks forward to a lively event before Anna explains the competition rules: the Vikavolt must traverse through various checkpoints scattered across the land and sea circuits, with the first to return to the finish line being declared the winner. Anna then presents everyone with a special ride gear each to help the competitors sync with their respective Vikavolt. James calls Meowth, who declares that he is ready to push the special button when the time is right.

At that moment, the race begins, with De Rosa's Vikavolt taking the lead as the troupe flies through the water section. Sophocles's Vikavolt attempts to speed up, but Sophocles orders it to remain behind for now. Just then, a sudden wind whips up the water below, sending many of the Vikavolt into the ocean. Sophocles has his Vikavolt use {{m|String Shot}} to grab a hold of one of the checkpoints to avoid falling in as well. Vikavolt emerges unscathed and enters the lead. Horacio's own Vikavolt soon catches up and matches Sophocles's speed, just as both enter a dense forest. However, the Vikavolt manage to weave through the obstacles with rapid ease.

As the competitors go into the cave course, [[Jessie]] and her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} switches off the lights as part of their scheme. Horacio urges his Vikavolt to travel carefully as it navigates through the dark. The darkness scares Sophocles and immobilizes him, but Vikavolt illuminates the area with its electric sparks, allowing Sophocles to regain his composure and continue racing. Just then, Horacio's Vikavolt and several others are suddenly caught by a net by Jessie and Meowth. Sophocles's Vikavolt stumbles upon the scene, and it rescues Horacio's Vikavolt from a claw after it managed to wiggle its way out of the net. Vikavolt fights for control over Meowth's mechanical claw. Horacio has his Vikavolt swoop back and it strikes Meowth's mecha down with a {{m|Charge Beam}}. Sophocles then has his Vikavolt slash through the net, freeing all of the other competitors. {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} suddenly arrives aboard a Vikavolt, and {{an|Bewear}} crashes through the cave's ceiling with James already under her arm. Bewear promptly scoops up the rest of Team Rocket and rushes off.

The crowd watches the large display scene in anticipation. Suddenly the Vikavolt emerge from the cave. Sophocles gives everyone a countdown, and they all set off together. Horacio and Sophocles quickly enter the lead once again. Sophocles speeds up as the pair round the final corner, though Horacio remains in the lead. The prime position narrows, and as Sophocles and Horacio reach the finish line, Sophocles's Vikavolt juts out ahead by mere amount to claim the victory. Vikavolt soars over to Sophocles and begins clamping its jaws around his head in affection. Horacio approaches Sophocles and holds his hand out as he admits that he lost. Sophocles accepts the handshake, and the rivalry seems to have calmed. The show of sportsmanship commemorates the end of the lively and challenging 34th Fini Cup's Vikavolt race.

Later on, Sophocles proudly looks at his new Buginium Z as he walks with his classmates along a beach. However, Sophocles admits that he doesn't know when he will receive a Z-Ring. Unexpectedly, Hapu approaches the group. She reveals that the other contestants informed her of his noble deeds and she rewards Sophocles his very own Z-Ring for his valiant efforts. Sophocles is overwhelmingly grateful and his friends congratulate him. He quickly places his Z-Ring on his wrist and admires it as it sparkles in the setting sun.

==Major events==

[[File:Sophocles Buginium Z.png|thumb|220px|Sophocles holding the Buginium Z]]
* [[Horacio]]'s {{p|Charjabug}} is revealed to have evolved into {{TP|Horacio|Vikavolt}}.
* {{an|Sophocles}} participates in a [[Vikavolt race]] and wins, earning a [[Buginium Z]] as a reward.
* Sophocles receives a [[Z-Ring]] from [[Hapu]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM119.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Hapu]]
* {{al|Anna}}
* [[Horacio]]
* [[Yansu]]
* {{OBP|Dana|SM041}}
* [[De Rosa]]
* [[Team Electric Princess]] member
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM119.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Zweilous}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{Shiny}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Magnezone}} ({{al|Anna}}'s)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Horacio|Vikavolt}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ([[De Rosa]]'s)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ([[Team Electric Princess]]'s)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charjabug}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Emolga}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Elekid}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (student's)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (student's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} (multiple; [[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''I participate in a certain competition in today's episode. What do I get in it?''
** Host: {{an|Sophocles}}
** Choices: [[Buginium Z]], a year's supply of [[Malasada]]s, {{p|Vikavolt}} merchandise, silver medal
** Answer: Buginium Z
* The Japanese title of this episode is very similar to the Japanese title for ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', with {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} and {{an|Sophocles}} replacing [[Genesect Army|Genesect]] and {{OBP|Mewtwo|Best Wishes}}, respectively.
* This marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} a known [[Shiny Pokémon]] has [[evolution|evolved]].
* This is the last episode to air in the {{wp|Heisei}} period.
* {{an|Lana}}, [[Harper and Sarah|Harper, and Sarah]] narrate the preview for the [[SM120|next episode]].
* [[James]]'s facial reactions around the time a gust of wind blows in is in the style of the manga series ''{{wp|Initial D}}''.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|超高速鍬農炮蟲！馬瑪內覺醒！！|Super Fast Vikavolt! The Awakening of Sophocles!!}}
|nl={{tt|Een pijlsnel besef!|A very fast realization!}}
|de={{tt|Ein rasendes Erwachen!|A rushing awakening!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um despertar veloz!|A swift awakening!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Nueva percepción a máxima velocidad!|New perception at full speed!}}
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Takashi Shinohara]]
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SM095

2019-12-26T12:50:26Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM094 |
prevtitle=A Haunted House for Everyone! |
nextcode=SM096 |
nexttitle=Don't Ignore the Small Stufful! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM095 |
altepcode=EP1034 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Sparking Confusion! |
title_ja=ヴェラ火山、ゴローンゴローニャやまおとこ！ |
title_ja_trans=Wela Volcano, Golone, Golonya, and the Mountaineers! |
broadcast_jp=November 4, 2018 |
broadcast_us=March 25, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Twerp, Twerpette|ジャリボーイ・ジャリガール]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=藤咲淳一 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
directorn=1 |
director=浅田裕二 |
artn=2 |
art=岩根雅明 |
art2=志村泉 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM091-SM100 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|095}}
* {{BMGf|264682|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|265398|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|268142|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Sparking Confusion!''' (Japanese: '''ヴェラ火山、ゴローンゴローニャやまおとこ！''' ''Wela Volcano, {{tt|Golone|Graveler}}, {{tt|Golonya|Golem}}, and the {{tt|Mountaineers|Hikers}}!'') is the 95th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,034th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 4, 2018, in Canada on March 16, 2019, and in the United States on March 25, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Ultra Guardians have been summoned to investigate unusual magnetic activity around Wela Volcano, where they discover a group of Alolan Geodude and Alolan Graveler munching on Spark Stones. But our heroes also find a group of rock hunters who are after the Spark Stones for themselves. The Ultra Guardians spring into action…but so does an enraged Alolan Golem, who sends the rock hunters packing! Thanks to the efforts of Sophocles’s friend Metang, the Golem eventually calms down—and it happily joins a group of Hikers who promise to keep watch over the volcano!

==Plot==
The [[Ultra Guardians]] are summoned by {{an|Lusamine}}, and [[Wicke]] explains that they detected strong magnetic reactions at the center of [[Wela Volcano Park]] on [[Akala Island]]. She adds that the force is quickly spreading and is interfering with the [[Aether Foundation]]'s ability to detect Ultra Aura. The Ultra Guardians accept the mission and [[Poké Ride|fly over]] to Wela Volcano. There, {{an|Lillie}} and {{an|Sophocles}} take out sensors, and the Ultra Guardians split up into two groups: the boys ({{Ash}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, and Sophocles) investigate the mines; while the girls ({{an|Lana}}, Lillie, and {{an|Mallow}}) decide to scour the surface.

The boys soon get a signal, and they discover a group of {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Geodude}} and {{p|Graveler}}. Sophocles points his sensor at the [[wild Pokémon]], which detects a massive magnetic force. {{Rotom}} affirms that the dual {{t|Rock}}- and {{type|Electric}}s radiate strong magnetism. {{AP|Pikachu}} rushes over to the Geodude and Graveler and returns to Ash side with a mysterious golden stone. Kiawe quickly confirms that the object is actually a Spark Stone, a magma-hardened and electricity-infused rock that is also Graveler and Geodude's favorite food. Kiawe clarifies that he hasn't seen this type of behavior before, and normally Geodude and Graveler live underground.

Suddenly, a male {{pkmn|Trainer}} arrives and calls out his {{p|Pinsir}} to scare off the Graveler and Geodude. Another man appears, and with a pickax, he finds a large amount of Spark Stones. Kiawe decides to confront [[Rock hunters|the men]], but they dismiss his concerns and claim the Spark Stones are available to everyone. The situation quickly escalates into a {{pkmn|battle}}, as Pinsir approaches using {{m|Thrash}}. However, {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} gets in first and defeats Pinsir with one {{m|Flare Blitz}}. The men then flee into the mines, with Sophocles, Kiawe, and Ash in pursuit.

Inside the mine, they soon locate another two men who are in the middle of mining for Spark Stones. Ash, Kiawe and Sophocles look on in shock when suddenly the trio of Hikers from earlier appear behind them. The Hikers explain that the rock hunters are interested in making a profit from the Spark Stones, which can be turned into expensive jewelry. Kiawe is burning with intense anger, so the trio decide to continue their search for the rock hunters. They soon arrive at a dead end, but they can hear noises on the other side. Sophocles's {{p|Metang}} makes quick work of the obstacle and the boys enter into a well-lit cavern. However, the intensity of the heat overwhelms Rotom and the group spot the guys and Pinsir from earlier lying unconscious on the rock floor. The boys manage to wake up the two rock hunters who go on to explain that they were attacked by a boom and zap. Ash and his friends are unable to figure out what the pair means, but soon the odd sound occurs again and causes a rock to fall. Kiawe has his Marowak use {{m|Bonemerang}} to successfully deflect the debris.

A group of angry Geodude and Graveler appear, and their leader, a {{p|Golem}} goes onto unleash another attack as the two rock hunters flee the chaos. Ash and his friends are also forced to run as Golem continues to attack. Marowak later attempts to intervene, but is struck down by the explosive force of Golem's [[move]]. With Marowak severely injured, Ash and Sophocles send out Pikachu and {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} to confront the rampaging horde. Pikachu goes in for an {{m|Iron Tail}} and Togedemaru attempts a {{m|Zing Zap}}. Unexpectedly, Golem picks up one of the Geodude and launches it directly at Pikachu and Togedemaru. Golem is spurred into a maniacal mood and begins shooting more Geodude at the mine walls. Golem then turns its attention to Ash and Sophocles and fires another Goedude directly at them. Fortunately Metang intervenes and strikes Golem several times with its clawed arms. Golem and Metang exchange intense stares, and before long the pair engage in a test of strength against each other as Ash's side and the Geodude and Graveler spur on the competitors. Golem sees its opportunity and punches Metang into the cave's ceiling. Metang quickly recovers itself and reveals its brand new iron sand eyebrows and mustache. Golem feels it face for a moment and quickly realizes it is missing it distinct facial features. The Geodude and Graveler quickly switch sides and cheer for Metang as Rotom explains that the Geodude line value the iron sand features as an indicator of strength and leadership. Golem is frustrated, so Metang returns the iron sand fragments back to it in the form of a mohawk. Metang continues to attract and repel the iron sand from itself and Golem, showing off various facial hair styles. Golem collapses in exhaustion and Metang is declared the winner. As a gesture of goodwill, Metang restores Golem's iron sand facial features to its original style. Rotom takes a commemorative photograph of Metang and Golem for its own database.

Ash, Sophocles and Kiawe reunite with the girls and report to Lusamine that the rock hunters' excavations for Spark Stones led the Geodude and Graveler to flee to the surface and hence the drastic increase of magnetic activity around Wela Volcano. Lusamine is grateful for the Ultra Guardians' efforts and states that she will organize patrols for the Wela Volcano area. The Hikers overhear the conversation and volunteer themselves as patrol agents. The Golem from before then reappears, and, in a strange turn of events, lets itself be {{pkmn2|caught}} by the Hikers. The trio of Hikers are overjoyed as they, their {{p|Magmar}}, and their new Golem happily dance around in a circle.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their sixth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Graveler}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM095.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{tc|Hiker}}s (×3)
* [[Rock hunters]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM095.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Graveler}} ({{DL|Regional form|Alolan Form|Alola Form}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Clefable}})
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{tc|Hiker}}s')
* {{p|Golem}} ({{tc|Hiker}}s'; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; new)
* {{p|Pinsir}} ([[Rock hunters|Rock hunter]]'s)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Metang}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Flygon}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; multiple)
* {{p|Graveler}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; multiple; debut)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What is the evolved form of the {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Graveler}} that appeared in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Choices: {{tc|Hiker}} A, Hiker B, Hiker C, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Golem}}
** Answer: Alolan Golem
* As of this episode, all of the [[Regional form|Alolan Forms]] have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Despite {{p|Graveler}}'s debut appearance having been over 1,000 episodes earlier in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'' and it having made numerous other appearances since then, this is the first time a [[Pokédex]] entry is shown for it in the anime.
* This episode marks the first use of {{m|Thrash}} since ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', over 15 years earlier. This is also the first time Thrash has been used by a Pokémon outside of the {{p|Mankey}} evolutionary line in the anime.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} wear their [[Ultra Guardians]] outfits for the entirety of this episode.
* [[Jessie]], {{TP|James|Mareanie}}, {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, [[James]], {{MTR}}, and {{an|Bewear}} narrate the preview for the [[SM096|next episode]].
* This is the first episode to feature music from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and {{an|Kiawe}} read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|维拉火山，隆隆石隆隆岩登山男！|Wela Volcano, Graveler, Golem, and the Hikers!}}
|nl={{tt|De vonken vliegen er vanaf!|The sparks fly off!}}
|de={{tt|Donner, Blitz und Funkenstein!|Thunder, Lightning, and Spark Stone!}}
|ko={{tt|벨라화산, 데구리 딱구리 등산가!|Wela Volcano, Graveler, Golem, and the Hikers!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Uma perturbação elétrica!|An electric disturbance!}}
|he={{tt|!בלבול של ניצוץ|A Sparking Confusion!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una chispeante confusión!|A sparkling confusion!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Confusión chispeante!|Sparking Confusion!}}
|th={{tt|ภูเขาไฟเวลา โกโลน โกโลเนีย และนักปีนเขา!|Wela Volcano, Golone, Golonya, and the Mountaineers!}}
}}
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SM118

2019-12-25T22:56:17Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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epcode=SM118 |
altepcode=EP1057 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Aiming for the Top Floor! |
title_ja=最上階を目指せ！爆音のドラゴンジム！！ |
title_ja_trans=Aim for the Top Floor! The Explosive Dragon Gym!! |
broadcast_jp=April 21, 2019 |
broadcast_us=August 24, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|118}}
* {{BMGf|268415|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|268783|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|271314|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Aiming for the Top Floor!''' (Japanese: '''最上階を目指せ！爆音のドラゴンジム！！''' ''Aim for the Top Floor! The Explosive Dragon Gym!!'') is the 118th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,057th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 21, 2019 and in the United States on August 24, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On day two in Malie City, our heroes look forward to battling at the Kantonian Gym—especially Ash! But first they have to complete a series of challenges on their way to the top of the Gym tower. Ash and Kiawe reach the top and meet Gym Leader Ryuki, who claims to be a rock-and-roll star. Ryuki’s unorthodox battle style is confusing, and Kiawe and Marowak are quickly left unable to battle. But when Ash’s challenge turns into a Double Battle, Rowlet learns Brave Bird just in time to help Meltan! Ash wins the battle and the Kantonian Gym badge…which Meltan proceeds to eat!

==Plot==
For their second day in [[Malie City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} plan to visit the [[Kantonian Gym]], which {{an|Sophocles}} learns is actually a tourist attraction based on the [[Gym]]s in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. As they look for their tour guide, [[Charlie Charma]], {{an|Lana}} spots a fake wall from the corner of her eye and has [[Sandy]] attack it, but it turns out to be a decoy. An old man sitting across the street removes his disguise and reveals himself as Charlie, who claims his substitution technique fooled everyone and admits that entertaining his guests is part of being a tour guide. He then walks everyone over to the Kantonian Gym.

The tour group arrives at the unofficial Gym, a large {{wp|pagoda}} decorated with hanging {{p|Darumaka}} and {{p|Darmanitan}} faces. Charlie claims the Kantonian Gym's architecture is based on the Kanto style, but Ash doubts this and Charlie is shocked to learn that Ash is actually from [[Pallet Town]]. Three other ninjas, [[Shirataki]], [[Darley]], and [[Farley]], then land in front of the group, surrounding Ash and asking him what Kanto is really like. Charlie pushes them away and they bow to apologize for their rudeness. Ash wants to have a [[Pokémon battle]] with them, but Shirataki admits that their facility treats their guests to games instead. The ninjas explain that all entrants must complete the games on the first four floors before they can battle the {{tc|Kantonian Gym|Kantonian Gym Leader}} at the top. {{an|Lillie}} and her friends are excited by this prospect, so they all decide to try the Kantonian Gym out.

Farley takes the group to a large pond and fountain feature inside the Gym. He reveals that their first task is to cross the water. Lana decides to swim across, but Farley holds her back and explains that a participant must cross the water's surface without swimming. He presents the group with a box of tools and adds that they can use them and their Pokémon to cross the water. He demonstrates a pair of water shoes, gliding over the pond's surface with ease. {{an|Kiawe}} and Ash follow suit, but they quickly lose their balance and barely avoid sinking into the pond. Lillie gets an idea and has [[Snowy]] freeze over the water with {{m|Powder Snow}}, with Farley affirming that Pokémon can be used to assist the participants. With that, Lillie leads everyone across the frozen pond and Farley declares the first task to be complete. The staircase to the second floor slides down from the ceiling, allowing everyone to progress on to their next challenge.

Darley greets his participants and treats them to a banquet-style meal. Mallow looks at the food and spots something particularly odd, which Darley reveals is a {{p|Goldeen}} {{wp|yōkan}}, a jelly desert common in Malie City. Everyone eats the food, and once they are finished, Darley announces that they have completed task. Lillie is surprised that all they had to do was eat, but Darley admits that the task was for participants to truly appreciate all that Malie City has to offer. The staircase to the next floor reveals itself and the group prepares to leave. However, Sophocles wants to eat more and Mallow is keen to learn the recipes of some of the dishes, so the rest of the group advance without them.

On the third floor, Shirataki reveals that the next task is to hit targets three times with {{wp|shuriken}}. Ash picks up three shuriken and hits the target in one throw. {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to knock three shuriken into the targets. Kiawe is successful as well, and his {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} swings its bone like a club to hit the targets. Lana lands a total of six shuriken in the center of three different target boards with one throw. The anxious Lillie closes her eyes when she makes her throws, but she sends her shuriken flying in random directions, nearly hitting the others instead and forcing Lana to restrain her. As a result, Shirataki allows Kiawe, Lana, and Ash to advance to the next stage, while Lillie will continue practicing her throwing technique.

Charlie greets the trio on the fourth floor and reveals their next task, an obstacle course. Kiawe volunteers to go first and eventually clears the course completely. Ash passes the first few obstacles but finds himself in trouble with the balance beam section. He and Pikachu approach slowly, and as a swinging pendulum heads towards them, Ash calls out his {{AP|Meltan}} to assist them. Meltan leaps onto the chain holding the large ball and eats through it within seconds. Ash ducks in time to avoid being hit, but the now-detached ball flies on and destroys the entire obstacle course, leaving Lana unable to pass. Ash and Kiawe subsequently advance to the final floor.

Ash and Kiawe arrive at a battlefield and announce their arrival. As billowing white smoke fills the air, Charlie guides the rest of the group to the spectators' seats to watch the unfolding battle. The Gym Leader [[Ryuki]] emerges from the haze and declares himself a star who is unwilling to change his red spiky style. Kiawe decides to take on Ryuki first, while Charlie takes his position as [[Battle judge|referee]]. Kiawe chooses Marowak, while Ryuki calls out his {{p|Zweilous}}, whose two heads instantly begin fighting. Ryuki screams into his microphone, and the pitch causes everyone to flinch and cover their ears. He goes into an air guitar performance as real music echoes through his stage setup. Zweilous's heads stop fighting each other and sway to the music. Kiawe tries to have Marowak attack, but it is too caught up in the music to listen. Ryuki has Zweilous use {{m|Dark Pulse}}, and with Marowak distracted, the attack easily hits its target. Marowak is sent backwards and lands on its head, getting knocked out. Charlie declares Marowak to be unable to battle, giving Ryuki the victory.

Ash then calls out {{AP|Rowlet}}, who is asleep. As Ash tries wakes it up, Ryuki is concerned about Rowlet's slow pace. Ash, however, assures him that Rowlet puts in the effort when it needs to, and soon enough, Rowlet stretches out its wings to prepare for the upcoming match. Ryuki starts the music again, but Rowlet is unaffected and tries to use {{m|Tackle}}. Zweilous charges up {{m|Dragon Rush}}, but it subsides when Rowlet's Tackle hits. Ryuki has his Zweilous follow up with {{m|Bite}}. Rowlet avoids the first head, but gets caught by the second one. Zweilous then shakes its head to the music, shaking Rowlet. Angered by Rowlet's treatment, Meltan walks over to Ryuki and begins chewing through the metal in his outfit. The distraction halts the battle and Zweilous's heads resume their infighting. Ash rushes over to pick up Meltan and apologize to Ryuki, but he notices Meltan's drive and changes the match to a [[Double Battle]]. Mallow questions Ryuki's ability to challenge the rules so suddenly, and he responds by loudly proclaiming that he is the Leader and he gets to decide the rules. Ryuki calls for Ash to send his Meltan to battle, which he agrees to.

Ash's Rowlet and Meltan prepare to go up against Ryuki's Zweilous and {{p|Druddigon}}. Ash orders Meltan to strike Druddigon with a {{m|Headbutt}}, but the attack does nothing against Druddigon's rock-hard head. He then orders Rowlet to use {{m|Seed Bomb}}, but Meltan unleashes a {{m|Flash Cannon}} on its own. Ryuki has the two {{t|Dragon}} types sidestep to evade the attack, before ordering Zweilous and Druddigon to retaliate with Bite and {{m|Dragon Claw}} respectively. Rowlet flies out of the way, but Meltan finds itself intimidated by Druddigon's sheer size. Meltan builds up its {{stat|Defense}} with {{m|Harden}}, but it takes several direct Dragon Claws. Ash orders Rowlet to distract Druddigon with a {{m|Peck}} attack, but Zweilous is waiting with its jaws wide open. Rowlet attempts to soar in several more times, but retreats to avoid being attacked. As Ash orders Rowlet to attack again, its Peck suddenly transforms into {{m|Brave Bird}} and strikes Ryuki's Pokémon. Rotom announces the new [[move]], and Ash is thrilled by the development. Rowlet lands on the ground and Meltan rushes to hug its friend. Ash orders his Pokémon to attack together. The Brave Bird and Flash Cannon combo knocks Druddigon and Zweilous out, and Charlie declares Ash the winner of the match. Ryuki presents Ash with a [[Badge]] in recognition of the victory, featuring his face on it. Everyone is astonished by this, but understand that it's just a novelty item. Nevertheless, Ash and his supporting Pokémon perform a victory pose with their new Badge in hand.

As the evening rolls around, the group leaves Malie City's port and heads back towards [[Melemele Island]] by ferry. Kiawe swears to challenge the Kantonian Gym again and win. Ash is thrilled by his victory, while Pikachu notices Meltan eating something. Meltan turns around and reveals that it has already eaten half of Ash's Kantonian Gym Badge. Alarmed, Ash rushes in to save what's left of his souvenir.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash Kantonian Gym Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Kantonian Gym Badge]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} visit the [[Kantonian Gym]] and meet [[Ryuki]] for the first time.
* {{an|Kiawe}} battles Ryuki and loses.
* [[Ash's Meltan]] is revealed to know {{m|Harden}}.
* [[Ash's Rowlet]] learns {{m|Brave Bird}}.
* Ash battles Ryuki and wins.
* Ash and his classmates return to [[Melemele Island]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Ryuki]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM118.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Ryuki]]
* [[Charlie Charma]]
* [[Shirataki]]
* [[Farley]]
* [[Darley]]
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM118.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Froslass}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Goldeen}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Zweilous}} ([[Ryuki]]'s)
* {{p|Druddigon}} ([[Ryuki]]'s)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Froslass}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Who are the ones who battle the [[Gym Leader]] in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Choices: {{an|Lana}} and {{Ash}}, Kiawe and Ash, {{an|Mallow}} and Kiawe, {{an|Sophocles}} and {{an|Lillie}}
** Answer: Kiawe and Ash
* Before [[Ryuki]] battles Kiawe, {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} briefly wears a face mark similar to that of {{wp|Paul Stanley}}, vocalist and lead guitarist for the rock band {{wp|Kiss (band)|Kiss}}.
* [[Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna Music Collection|Ash-Greninja Appears!]] is used as an insert song as the song Ryuki uses to calm his {{p|Zweilous}}. In the English dub, an electric guitar version of [[The Challenge of Life]] is played.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a Zweilous in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its main series debut in ''[[BW100|A Village Homecoming!]]'', exactly 300 episodes ago.
* [[James]], {{MTR}}, and [[Jessie]] narrate the preview for the [[SM119|next episode]].
* The sponsors segment after the preview includes an {{wp|Auto-Tune|auto-tuned}} version of [[Your Adventure]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
[[File:SM118 cut shot.png|thumb|230px|The cut shot]]
* A number of sequences were received slight alterations in the dub, presumably to make them less violent:
** The {{wp|shuriken}}s are painted pink and have rings with suction cups around them. When they hit the targets, the sound effect was changed to make them sound less sharp.
*** Despite this edit, however, an unedited screenshot of Lana holding her shurikens is available at Pokémon.com's page of this episode.
** The shuriken that cut off a part of Kiawe's hair in the original version now just swoops over his head without cutting his hair.
** The shot of {{Rotom}} dodging Lillie's stray shurikens is slightly shortened, removing the part where one of them actually hits Rotom.
** Like the shurikens, the swinging ball at the obstacle course is also recolored pink, and sound effects are added to make it seem like it is made out of rubber.
* {{AP|Rowlet}} is referred to as a [[gender|male]] when Ryuki asks, "Are you sure you want him to battle?"

<gallery perrow="4">
SM118 edit 1 original.png|The shurikens in the original version
SM118 edit 2 original.png|The shurikens in the original version
SM118 edit 3 original.png|Kiawe's hair in the original version
SM118 edit 4 original.png|The swinging ball in the original version
SM118 dub edit 1.png|The shurikens in the dub
SM118 dub edit 2.png|The shurikens in the dub
SM118 dub edit 3.png|Kiawe's hair in the dub
SM118 dub edit 4.png|The swinging ball in the dub
</gallery>

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|目標是前往最高層！爆音的龍之道館！！|Aim for the Top Floor! The Explosive Dragon Gym!!}}
|nl={{tt|Streven naar het hoogste niveau!|Strive for the highest level!}}
|de={{tt|Ganz nach oben!|All the way up!}}
|pt_br={{tt|O mais alto degrau da fama!|The highest step of fame!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Apuntando al piso más alto!|Aiming for the highest floor!}}
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[[ja:SM編第118話]]
[[zh:精灵宝可梦太阳＆月亮第118集]]

SM117

2019-12-25T22:44:22Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=The Secret Princess! |
nextcode=SM118 |
nexttitle=Aiming for the Top Floor! |
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colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM117 |
altepcode=EP1056 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Drawn with the Wind! |
title_ja=シェイミ、メルタン、ナギサ！迷子の探検隊！！ |
title_ja_trans=Shaymin, Meltan, Nagisa! The Lost Explorers!! |
broadcast_jp=April 14, 2019 |
broadcast_us=August 17, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=藤咲淳一 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=尼野浩正 |
directorn=1 |
director=渡辺正彦 |
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art=新城真 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM111-SM120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|117}}
* {{BMGf|268414|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|268676|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|271154|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Drawn with the Wind!''' (Japanese: '''シェイミ、メルタン、ナギサ！迷子の探検隊！！''' ''Shaymin, Meltan, {{tt|Nagisa|Sandy}}! The Lost Explorers!!'') is the 117th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,056th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 14, 2019, in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2019, and in the United States on August 17, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Our heroes are having a great time sightseeing in Malie City, but after a sudden gust of wind, Shaymin, Meltan, and Sandy are nowhere to be found! Ash and friends are determined to find them, but there are others who have their eyes on stealing these unique Pokémon—Team Rocket, of course! The thieves capture the Pokémon in a supposedly impenetrable trap, but they’re dismayed when Meltan effortlessly eats right through it! Soon enough, Team Rocket is sent off with a new blast, and our heroes are reunited with their Pokémon friends!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} arrive at [[Malie City]] for their two-day exploration. Ash remarks that the city doesn't look very [[Alola]]n, and {{an|Lillie}} explains that Malie City was actually modeled on the [[Johto]] [[region]]. When it becomes windy, [[Sandy]] leaps out of {{an|Lana}}'s arms and begins circling frantically. It wanders onto the busy road, but {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}} saves Sandy from an oncoming vehicle. {{an|Mallow}} is pleased by Shaymin's quick thinking and credits the influence of {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}, who is busy working with [[Abe|her father]] at [[Aina's Kitchen|the restaurant]]. The group arrives at their meeting spot and waits for their guide to arrive. As they do, they encounter a boy clad in ninja garb, posing for several photos for {{Rotom}}'s travel album. He introduces himself as their tour guide, [[Charlie Charma]], who explains that ninja attire is a Malie City tradition.

Charlie escorts the group to the local [[Pokémon Center]] to get changed into more suitable outfits for their day at [[Malie Garden]]. At Malie Garden, the students observe the Malie City life from atop the observatory tower. Sandy notices a procession of {{p|Eevee}} pass by, and ends up disturbing it in its eagerness to join in. Charlie announces that he will be leaving for now, and after dropping a smoke bomb, he vanishes into thin air. Everyone then decides to explore on their own. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is trying to sell their new three-in-one {{p|Combee}} doughnuts, but business is rather slow. [[Jessie]] looks out of their serving windows and spots the class taking a snack break. She also notices Shaymin, and the sight of the [[Mythical Pokémon]] surprises Team Rocket. A sudden gust blows through, taking Mallow's hair ornament, and Shaymin pursues it, followed by Sandy and {{AP|Meltan}}. When everyone else notices this, Ash calls out {{AP|Lycanroc}} to locate the missing trio. As the classmates begin their search, Team Rocket decides to grab the three missing Pokémon for themselves.

Later, Shaymin spots Mallow's hair ornament on the ground, but the wind picks it up again. The headband then gets stuck on a wooden post, which is too high for Shaymin to reach or climb onto. Lillie and Lana alert Nurse Joy about the missing trio, and she makes an announcement throughout the city. Meanwhile, Meltan and Sandy are also looking for Shaymin and approach the Malie Garden Pokémon for leads, but they haven't seen it. Sandy then picks up a scent and follows it to Shaymin, who had recovered Mallow's hair ornament.

Suddenly, Team Rocket captures the trio in a giant spherical cage and performs their {{motto}}. James then explains that the cage is made of a steel alloy that Meltan cannot eat through, but Meltan latches onto one of the bars and dissolves it. The three Pokémon try to flee, but {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}, and {{TP|James|Mareanie}} corner them. Shaymin is initially scared, but notices that Meltan and Sandy are keen to fight their way out. Mareanie {{status|poison}}s Sandy with a {{m|Sludge Bomb}} attack, while Meltan fires two {{m|Flash Cannon}}s that are dodged. Shaymin calls out in desperation, which alerts Mallow to its location, and she finds them surrounded by Team Rocket. Jessie explains that they are simply trying to steal some Pokémon, before being suddenly knocked to the ground by Lycanroc.

Ash and Lana arrive, and Ash orders Meltan to use {{m|Headbutt}} on Mareanie. She use Sludge Bomb, but the poison doesn't affect Meltan because of its {{t|Steel}} type. Meltan lands a direct hit on Mareanie. Meanwhile, Shaymin uses {{m|Aromatherapy}} to heal Sandy of its poisoning. Lana has Sandy knock Mareanie out with a {{m|Double-Edge}}. Still confident over the chances of victory, Jessie orders Mimikyu to battle, but only after informing it that Pikachu is present. Its {{m|Wood Hammer}} clashes with Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}}, so Ash decides to concentrate on the rest of Team Rocket. Suddenly, {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} walks over to Team Rocket with a Bewear-shaped kite in its paw. As expected, {{an|Bewear}} appears; she straps Team Rocket and their Pokémon to the kite, and also interrupts Mimikyu's match with Pikachu before running off with them. Malie City's extremely strong winds suddenly sweep Bewear off her feet, and send her and Team Rocket flying off into the distance.

Mallow, Ash, and Lana reunite with their respective Pokémon. Shaymin returns the hair ornament, leading Mallow to realize that Shaymin ran off to recover it for her. The rest of the group arrives on the scene, and later, the group returns to the Pokémon Center, where they are greeted by Nurse Joy and Charlie. Charlie announces to the group that he has made plans to visit the [[Kantonian Gym]] for tomorrow, and reveals that he is one of the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s there. Ash is immediately excited by the prospect, and he and his classmates unanimously approve the idea. Elsewhere, Team Rocket's kite is revealed to have gotten stuck in a tall tree, with Bewear having already run a great distance before noticing that she is only pulling along a string.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} travel to [[Malie City]].
* {{an|Mallow}} is revealed to have left {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} with [[Abe|her father]] for the duration of the Malie City trip.
* [[Ash's Meltan]] is revealed to know {{m|Headbutt}}.

* Ash and his classmates learn about the [[Kantonian Gym]] and decide to visit it.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Charlie Charma]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM117.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Abe]]
* [[Charlie Charma]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}
* Tourists
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM117.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Octillery}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shaymin|Land Forme}}) ''(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|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Yungoos}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Froslass}} (×2)
* {{p|Passimian}} (×2)
* {{p|Octillery}}
* {{p|Eevee}} (×4)
* {{p|Hariyama}}
* {{p|Pikipek}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The place we go in today's episode is...?''
** Host: {{an|Mallow}}
** Choices: [[Hokulani Observatory]], [[Malie City]], [[Ten Carat Hill]], [[Altar of the Sunne]]
** Answer: Malie City
* [[Future Connection]] is used as an insert song during the montage scene of {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} exploring [[Malie Garden]].
* Ash, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, Mallow, {{an|Sophocles}}, and {{an|Lana}} narrate the preview for the [[SM118|next episode]].
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include Lillie's [[Z-Ring]].
* The English dub title is a reference to the 1939 historical romance film ''{{wp|Gone with the Wind (film)|Gone with the Wind}}''. This was also the basis of [[DP144|a previous episode]]'s title.

===Errors===
* When Ash is searching for {{AP|Meltan}}, his cape briefly takes on sleeves.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|謝米、美錄坦、小渚！迷路探險隊！！|Shaymin, Meltan, Sandy! The Lost Explorers!!}}
|nl={{tt|Weggeblazen door de wind!|Blown away by the wind!}}
|de={{tt|Vom Winde bewegt!|Moved by the wind!}}
|pt_br={{tt|E o vento carregou!|Carried with the wind!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Lo que la brisa se llevó!|Gone with the breeze!}}
}}
{{-}}
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{{Project Anime notice}}

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Subzero Slammer (move)

2019-12-25T22:38:30Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{MoveInfobox
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|name=Subzero Slammer
|jname=レイジングジオフリーズ
|jtrans=Raging Geo-Freeze
|jtranslit=Reijingu Jio-Furīzu
|gameimage=Subzero Slammer VII.png
|gameimage2=Subzero Slammer VII 2.png
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|type=Ice
|damagecategory=Varies
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}}

'''Subzero Slammer''' (Japanese: '''レイジングジオフリーズ''' ''Raging Geo-Freeze'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Ice}} [[Z-Move]] introduced in [[Generation VII]].

==Effect==
Subzero Slammer inflicts damage. Its [[power]] and whether it is a [[special move|special]] or [[physical move]] depends on the move it is based on.

If {{m|Breakneck Blitz}} is used during [[Hail (weather condition)|hail]] with {{m|Weather Ball}} as its base move, it will turn into Subzero Slammer. This does not occur if Weather Ball is turned into a Z-Move via another move like {{m|Sleep Talk}}.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border:3px solid #{{ice color}}; margin:auto"
|
{| class="sortable" border="1" width="100%" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{ice color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|- style="background:#{{ice color light}}"
! Base move
! Power
! Category
|-
| {{m|Aurora Beam}}
| 120
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Avalanche}}
| 120
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Blizzard}}
| 185
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Freeze Shock}}
| 200
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Freeze-Dry}}
| 140
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Frost Breath}}
| 120
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Glaciate}}
| 120
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Ice Ball}}
| 100
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Ice Beam}}
| 175
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Ice Burn}}
| 200
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Ice Fang}}
| 120
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Ice Hammer}}
| 180
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Ice Punch}}
| 140
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Ice Shard}}
| 100
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Icicle Crash}}
| 160
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Icicle Spear}}
| 140
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Icy Wind}}
| 100
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Powder Snow}}
| 100
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Sheer Cold}}
| 180
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Weather Ball}}{{tt|*|if it is hailing}}
| 160
| {{ic|Special}}
|}
|}

==Description==
{{movedesc|Ice}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|The user dramatically drops the temperature using its Z-Power and freezes the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
Any Pokémon can use Subzero Slammer if it knows a damaging {{type|Ice}} move, [[held item|holds]] an [[Icium Z]], and if its {{pkmn|Trainer}} wears a [[Z-Ring]]{{sup/7|SM}} or [[Z-Power Ring]]{{sup/7|USUM}}.

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=ice|exp=yes|gen=The user gathers Z-Power and attacks the target with a powerful beam of cold energy|image1=Snowy Subzero Slammer text.png|image1p=Preparing|image2=Snowy Subzero Slammer.png|image2p=Alolan Vulpix|image3=Lillie Subzero Slammer pose.png|image3p={{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Lillie (anime)|Lillie}}}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=037A|pkmn=Vulpix|method=Alolan Vulpix strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then creates a platform of ice that rises from beneath its feet. Alolan Vulpix then fires a large blue and white beam of cold energy from its mouth, covering the opponent and battlefield in ice. The ice around the opponent grows outward before bursting apart.}}
{{movebtm|type=ice|user=Snowy|user1=Lillie's Snowy|startcode=SM127|startname=Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!|notes=Debut Base move is {{mcolor|Powder Snow|{{ice color dark}}}} First attempted in ''{{color2|{{ice color dark}}|SM116|The Secret Princess!}}''}}

==Appearance==
===Pose===
{{Movegen
|type=ice
|genVII=Subzero Slammer VII Pose
}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{ice color}}|bordercolor={{ice color dark}}
|zh_yue=激狂大地萬里冰 ''{{tt|Gīkkwòhng Daaihdeih Maahnléihbīng|Raging Glaciation}}''
|zh_cmn=激狂大地萬里冰 / 激狂大地万里冰 ''{{tt|Jīkuáng Dàdì Wànlǐbīng|Raging Glaciation}}''
|nl=Razende bevriezing
|fr=Laser Cryogénique
|de=Tobender Geofrost
|it=Criodistruzione Polare
|ko=레이징지오프리즈 ''Raging Geo-Freeze''
|es=Crioaliento Despiadado
|pt_br=Batedor Criogênico
}}{{-}}

{{Z-Moves|Ice}}
{{-}}

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Z-Moves]]
[[Category:Moves that cannot miss]]

[[de:Tobender Geofrost]]
[[es:Crioaliento despiadado]]
[[fr:Laser Cryogénique]]
[[it:Criodistruzione Polare]]
[[ja:レイジングジオフリーズ]]
[[zh:激狂大地萬里冰]]

SM116

2019-12-25T22:37:02Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM115 |
prevtitle=The Dealer of Destruction! |
nextcode=SM117 |
nexttitle=Drawn with the Wind! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM116 |
altepcode=EP1055 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=The Secret Princess! |
title_ja=リーリエと秘密の機巧姫！ |
title_ja_trans=Lilie and the Secret Mechanical Princess! |
broadcast_jp=April 7, 2019 |
broadcast_us=July 24, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} July 26, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes and Google Play}} August 10, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=関野昌弘 |
directorn=1 |
director=小柴純弥 |
artn=2 |
art=大西雅也 |
art2=高橋優 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM111-SM120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|116}}
* {{BMGf|267892|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|268547|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|270675|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Secret Princess!''' (Japanese: '''リーリエと秘密の機巧姫！''' ''{{tt|Lilie|Lillie}} and the Secret Mechanical Princess!'') is the 116th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,055th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 7, 2019 and in the United States on August 10, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Lillie and Gladion are at Aether Paradise, searching for the research files written by their father, Mohn, prior to his disappearance into an Ultra Wormhole years ago. Lusamine regrets not telling her children more about Mohn, but she decides now is the right time. Back at home, the siblings explore Mohn’s room and find a couple of surprises—a Z-Ring, which Lillie holds on to with Kahuna Hala’s blessing, and Magearna, an Artificial Pokémon that Mohn intended as an eventual gift for Lillie. Unfortunately, Magearna is inactive and completely silent—but Lillie, full of gratitude, vows to continue her father’s work to get it moving again!

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} deals with {{AP|Meltan}} eating random objects throughout {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house, {{an|Lillie}} and her brother {{an|Gladion}} search through his documents for [[Mohn|their father]]'s experiment notes. {{an|Faba}} affirms that Mohn's research was transferred to his lab after he was involved in an accident. He then reveals that {{an|Lusamine}} attempted to have the research made confidential, much to the shock of the siblings. Faba bursts into tears over Mohn's death, but Lillie and Gladion are quick to clarify that their father is still alive. As Faba looks for a tissue, he locates an old photo of himself with [[Wicke]], Lusamine, and Mohn. Meanwhile, [[Professor Burnet]] and Wicke enter Lusamine's office to report that they have received no new information on Mohn's whereabouts. Burnet admits that the search has only just started, offering Lusamine some comfort. Lusamine admits that since Gladion returned from [[Poni Island]] with the revelation that Mohn is still alive, she has felt guilty for not telling her children about their own father. Lusamine then enters Faba's department and calls for her children to come with her, leaving Wicke and Burnet to assist Faba in the search for the research papers.

Lusamine flies her children over to the family's [[Melemele Island]] mansion, where [[Hobbes]] greets them. As they enter the house, Hobbes reveals a secret chamber with a connected basement hidden behind a bookshelf. Lusamine escorts everyone into the basement and reveals that it is Mohn's research area. She then entrusts the room to Lillie and Gladion until Mohn's return. Lillie notices an open drawer, and inside, she finds a [[Z-Ring]]. Hobbes tells Gladion and Lillie that it belonged to their father, and [[Hala]] gave it to him upon his arrival to the [[Alola]] [[region]] to research Ultra Wormholes. He further explains that Mohn was a powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]]. This leads Lillie to ask where her father's Pokémon are, and Lusamine reveals that it ran away following its overwhelming feeling of loss from Mohn's disappearance. Finally understanding her mother's emotions, Lillie urges her not to blame herself so harshly. Lusamine is touched and admits that Lillie and Gladion kept her focused. She attempts to hug her daughter, only for Lillie to push her away, claiming that she isn't a baby anymore. Gladion than hands Lillie the Z-Ring and suggests she talk to Hala about it. Lillie accepts and [[Snowy]] appears to be excited by the prospect of using [[Z-Move]]s. She suddenly notices an ornate cabinet and her curiosity leads her to open its twin doors. Inside is a mysterious metallic object, which Hobbes reveals is the [[Pokémon category|Artificial Pokémon]] {{p|Magearna}}. Lusamine reveals Mohn got Magearna in an antique store and was going to give it to Lillie, but it was too rusted to work.

The following day, Lillie shows off her father's Z-Ring to her classmates at the [[Pokémon School]]. Professor Kukui informs the class that Lillie will be talking to Hala about the Z-Ring, and she clarifies that she wishes to use it until her father's return. As a result, the whole class and Professor Kukui decide to visit to Hala's [[Iki Town]] home. Hala recalls when he gave Mohn the Z-Ring, and admits that Mohn and his {{p|Zoroark}} proved to be tough competitors against his {{p|Hariyama}}. Lillie then informs Hala that she recently found her father's Z-Ring and asks to use it to help herself get stronger. Sensing the emotion in Lillie's request, Hala asks her to perform {{m|Subzero Slammer}} in front on him. Everyone is shocked by the request, though Lillie accepts the challenge.

On the grand trial battlefield, Lillie straps her father's Z-Ring to her wrist and places her [[Icium Z]] into it. She recites the Z-Move chant and performs the correct pose. The Z-Power is passed onto Snowy, but at the last moment, it disperses. Ash urges Lillie to keep training, and {{an|Kiawe}} reminds her that the [[Alola League]] is just around the corner. {{an|Sophocles}} and {{an|Mallow}} are also impressed by her efforts, with Sophocles even showing interest in wanting to perform a Z-Move himself one day. Snowy walks over to Lillie, feeling disappointed, but Lillie reassures her that she will become stronger and master the Z-Move. Hala is impressed nonetheless and grants Lillie his permission to wield her father's Z-Ring.

Lillie returns home and begins speaking to Magearna. She informs Magearna of the day's events before asking it to be her friend. As Lillie confesses her desire to fulfill her father's wishes, Snowy notices some light flicker in Magearna's eyes and heart, although this goes unnoticed by Lillie. As Lillie looks closer, she notices a book tucked behind Magearna. She flicks through a few pages of her father's journal, noticing a drawing of Magearna holding her baby self, filling her eyes with tears as she moves on to find diagrams showing the inner workings of Magearna. Suddenly the lights turn on, and Lillie turns around to see Lusamine and Gladion standing at the doorway. Lillie reveals that she received Hala's permission to use the Z-Ring and she vows to train hard. Lusamine hones in on the book in Lillie's hands, and Lillie explains that it appears to Mohn's diary on Magearna. Lillie then asks if she can take care of Magearna in the hopes of getting it to move one day, and her mother agrees to it. Overnight, Lillie reads about the moment her father located Magearna in his journal and soon drifts off to sleep.

==Major events==

* The [[Aether Foundation]] begins to search for [[Mohn]].
* {{an|Lillie}} finds a [[Z-Ring]] that used to belong to her father and decides to use it until he's found.
* Lillie discovers an inactive {{p|Magearna}} at her house, bought for her by her father, and sets out to restore it.
* Lillie and [[Snowy]] try to perform {{m|Subzero Slammer}} for the first time, but fail.
{{animeevents}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM116.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Hala]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hobbes]]
* [[Mohn]] (flashback)
* {{tc|Maid}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM116.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Magearna}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Magearna}} (colorless and inactive) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{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|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Hariyama}} ([[Hala]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; picture)
* {{p|Cleffa}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Cleffa}}; picture)
* {{p|Lillipup}} ({{an|Lusamine}}'s; picture)
* {{p|Lilligant}} ({{an|Lusamine}}'s; picture)
* {{p|Zoroark}} ([[Mohn]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Magearna|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which one of these do I meet in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Lillie}}
** Options: {{p|Diancie}}, {{p|Volcanion}}, {{p|Magearna}}, {{p|Hoopa}}
** Answer: Magearna
* The English dub was released on [[Amazon Video]] on July 24, 2019, and on the [[iTunes Store]] and [[Google Play]] on July 26, 2019, 17 and 15 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* The four [[Mythical Pokémon]] featured as choices in the above Poké Problem segment all played prominent roles in the {{series|XY}} {{pkmn|movie}}s.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Zoroark}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', 271 episodes earlier.
* Due to the Magearna being inactive during the episode, its [[cry]] is not heard during the [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment.
* {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{Ash}}, Lillie, and {{an|Lana}} narrate the preview for the [[SM117|next episode]].
* Lillie, {{an|Lusamine}}, {{an|Gladion}}, and [[Hobbes]] read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.

===Errors===
* In the dub, both of the {{tc|Maid}}s are seen speaking, but only one is dubbed over.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|莉莉艾與秘密的機關公主！|Lillie and the Secret Mechanical Princess!}}
|nl={{tt|De geheime prinses!|The secret princess!}}
|de={{tt|Die geheimnisvolle Prinzessin!|The mysterious princess!}}
|pt_br={{tt|A princesa secreta!|The secret princess!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La princesa secreta!|The secret princess!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Junya Koshiba]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaya Onishi]]
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Corkscrew Crash (move)

2019-12-25T22:28:59Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=638
|name=Corkscrew Crash
|jname=超絶螺旋連撃
|jtrans=Super Spiral Combo
|jtranslit=Chōzetsu Rasen Rengeki
|gameimage=Corkscrew Crash VII.png
|gameimage2=Corkscrew Crash VII 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Steel
|damagecategory=Varies
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|maxpp=—
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|accuracy=—
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|protect=no
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
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|target=anyadjacent
|footnotes=
}}

'''Corkscrew Crash''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|超絶螺旋連撃|ちょうぜつらせんれんげき}}''' ''Super Spiral Combo'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Steel}} [[Z-Move]] introduced in [[Generation VII]].

==Effect==
Corkscrew Crash inflicts damage. Its [[power]] and whether it is a [[special move|special]] or [[physical move]] depends on the move it is based on.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{steel color light}}; border:3px solid #{{steel color}}; margin:auto"
|
{| class="sortable" border="1" width="100%" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{steel color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|- style="background:#{{steel color light}}"
! Base move
! Power
! Category
|-
| {{m|Anchor Shot}}
| 160
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Bullet Punch}}
| 100
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Doom Desire}}
| 200
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Flash Cannon}}
| 160
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Gear Grind}}
| 180
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Gyro Ball}}
| 160
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Heavy Slam}}
| 160
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Iron Head}}
| 160
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
| 180
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Magnet Bomb}}
| 120
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Metal Burst}}
| 100
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Metal Claw}}
| 100
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Meteor Mash}}
| 175
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Mirror Shot}}
| 120
| {{ic|Special}}
|-
| {{m|Smart Strike}}
| 140
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Steel Wing}}
| 140
| {{ic|Physical}}
|-
| {{m|Sunsteel Strike}}
| 180
| {{ic|Physical}}
|}
|}

==Description==
{{movedesc|Steel}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|The user spins very fast and rams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
Any Pokémon can use Corkscrew Crash if it knows a damaging {{type|Steel}} move, [[held item|holds]] a [[Steelium Z]], and if its {{pkmn|Trainer}} wears a [[Z-Ring]]{{sup/7|SM}} or [[Z-Power Ring]]{{sup/7|USUM}}.

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=steel|exp=yes|gen=The user gathers Z-Power and attacks the target by drilling into it.|image1=Ash Corkscrew Crash pose.png|image1p={{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Ash Ketchum|Ash}}|image2=Ash Pikachu Corkscrew Crash.png|image2p=Pikachu}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=025|pkmn=Pikachu|method=Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then jumps into the air and spins around rapidly, turning into a yellow drill that strikes the opponent with full force.}}
{{movebtm|type=steel|user=Ash's Pikachu|startcode=SM115|startname=The Dealer of Destruction!|notes=Debut Base move is {{mcolor|Iron Tail|{{steel color dark}}}}}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=steel|exp=yes|gen=The user spins very fast and rams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power.|image1=Sophocles Togedemaru Molayne Dugtrio Gigavolt Havoc Corkscrew Crash Adventures.png|image1p={{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Molayne}} and Alolan Dugtrio}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=051A|pkmn=Dugtrio|method=Alolan Dugtrio's Trainer strikes a series of poses to build Z-Power. It then fires a powerful beam of spiraling energy from its body at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=steel|user=Molayne|user1=Molayne's Dugtrio|startcode=Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter (Adventures)|startname=Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter|notes=Debut}}

==Appearance==
===Pose===
{{Movegen
|type=steel
|genVII=Corkscrew Crash VII Pose
}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|zh_yue=超絕螺旋連擊 ''{{tt|Chīujyuht Lòhsyùhn Lìhngīk|Super Spiral Combo}}
|zh_cmn=超絕螺旋連擊 / 超绝螺旋连击 ''{{tt|Chāojué Luóxuán Liánjí / Chāojué Luóxuán Liánjī|Super Spiral Combo}}
|nl=Kurkentrekkerknal
|fr=Vrille Maximum
|de=Turbo-Spiralkombo
|it=Spirale Perforante
|ko=초월나선연격 ''{{tt|Chowol Naseon Yeongyeok|Super Spiral Combo}}
|es=Hélice Trepanadora
|pt_br=Impacto Saca-Rolha
}}{{-}}

{{Z-Moves|Steel}}
{{-}}

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Z-Moves]]
[[Category:Moves that cannot miss]]

[[de:Turbo-Spiralkombo]]
[[es:Hélice trepanadora]]
[[fr:Vrille Maximum]]
[[it:Spirale Perforante]]
[[ja:ちょうぜつらせんれんげき]]
[[zh:超絕螺旋連擊]]

SM115

2019-12-25T22:27:42Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM114 |
prevtitle=Beauty is Only Crystal Deep! |
nextcode=SM116 |
nexttitle=The Secret Princess! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM115 |
altepcode=EP1054 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=The Dealer of Destruction! |
title_ja=破壊の帝王グズマ！ |
title_ja_trans=Emperor of Destruction Guzma! |
broadcast_jp=March 31, 2019 |
broadcast_us=July 24, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} July 25, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} July 26, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes}} August 3, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=毛利和昭 |
directorn=1 |
director=毛利和昭 |
artn=2 |
art=志村泉 |
art2=大橋藍人 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM111-SM120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|115}}
* {{BMGf|267700|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|268406|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|270674|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Dealer of Destruction!''' (Japanese: '''破壊の帝王グズマ！''' ''Emperor of Destruction Guzma!'') is the 115th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,054th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 31, 2019 and in the United States on August 3, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Professor Kukui has announced the formation of the Alola Pokémon League, and the excitement is overwhelming! Ash and friends want to enter, but someone else is determined to keep the event from launching—Guzma, the mysterious and menacing leader of Team Skull. He confronts Professor Kukui, vowing to destroy the Pokémon League, and Ash takes the opportunity to challenge him to a battle. Guzma’s Golisopod holds its own against Pikachu, but when it suddenly returns to its Poké Ball, the match ends, and Guzma returns to Team Skull’s base. Just what is the relationship between Guzma and Professor Kukui, and will the Alola Pokémon League become a reality?

==Plot==
Outside the [[Pokémon School]], {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are busy practicing their {{type|Steel}} [[Z-Move]] {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}, which allows Pikachu to easily drill his way through a series of wooden obstacles set up for him. Both Ash and {{ashcl}} are excited, with {{an|Sophocles}} and {{an|Mallow}} wanting to try out one too. Just then, [[Samson Oak]] exits the school building and reminds everyone of the important announcement that {{an|Professor Kukui}} is due to make at [[Aether Paradise]].

At Aether Paradise, a crowd and members of press have gathered, with [[Professor Burnet]] welcoming Ash and his classmates. The press conference begins, during which Professor Kukui announces the first-ever [[Alola]]n {{al|Pokémon League}}, in which the winner of the [[Pokémon League Conference|tournament]] will become Alola's first-ever {{pkmn|Champion}}. The press conference is broadcast live across the [[region]] and observed by people all over Alola, including {{an|Gladion}} and {{TRT}}. The trio starts dreaming about the possibilities achievable through winning a championship, like giving the entire archipelago as a gift to {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}.

Back at Aether Paradise, Kukui presents the crowd with [[Island Kahuna]]s [[Hala]], [[Nanu]], [[Olivia]], and [[Hapu]], as well as {{an|Lusamine}} of the [[Aether Foundation]], who have agreed to support his idea. The Kahunas mention the custom of [[island challenge]] and how it once included an abandoned tradition in which those who cleared all four grand trials must climb to the summit of [[Mount Lanakila]] and battle each other there, before explaining that Professor Kukui decided to revive that tradition in a form that anyone can participate in. Lusamine reveals that the Aether Foundation is building the [[Manalo Stadium|Pokémon League stadium]] a short distance away from Aether Paradise.

After the press conference ends, both Ash and {{an|Kiawe}} immediately decide to join the League. When Principal Oak asks the rest of Ash's classmates if they want to join too, {{an|Lana}} is quick to accept, and Sophocles also shows interest due to his [[SM106|newly evolved]] {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}. Mallow also encourages {{an|Lillie}} to join, reminding her of the successful [[Double Battle]] she had [[SM080|a while back]], though both girls are uncertain about participating.

At [[Po Town]] in [[Ula'ula Island]], {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s are spending time at the [[Shady House]] when [[Plumeria]] enters and announces the return of their boss, [[Guzma]], who steps in through the front door, much to the Grunts' excitement. While Guzma asks everyone how they are doing, [[Tupp]], [[Rapp]], and [[Zipp]] rush in, informing Guzma about the announcement of the Pokémon League. They turn on a [[television|TV]] and go to a report about Kukui's League announcement. The same report is also being watched by Ash, Kukui, and Burnet at Kukui's house on [[Melemele Island]]. Ash asks Kukui if he thinks the Masked Royal is going to participate in the League, and Kukui hastily explains that because the Masked Royal is a mysterious character, he can't be sure. Regardless of that, Ash swears to start training for the League the next day. At the Shady House, Team Skull observes the interviews for each of the Island Kahunas regarding their thoughts about the Pokémon League. Plumeria asks Guzma what he wants to do, and he declares that he is going to destroy the Pokémon League. He then tells his minions that they are going to Melemele Island.

The next day, Ash and his [[party|team]] begin running along the beach as part of their training. Meanwhile, in [[Hau'oli City]], Team Rocket notices a poster about the Pokémon League and decides to start training for it as well. Just then, Tupp, Rapp, and Zipp arrive, mocking the trio and performing their introduction rap. Not wanting to be outdone, Team Rocket performs a rap version of their own {{motto}}, leaving [[James]] and {{MTR}} momentarily exhausted. While both trios prepare to battle, Guzma steps in and says that he will deal with the Team Rocket trio himself, saying that it will be a good warm-up for Kukui. He tells them to come at him all at once, swearing to destroy them. Soon enough, Team Skull exits the scene, while a defeated Team Rocket lies on the ground in their wake. {{an|Bewear}} then emerges from a nearby concrete pipe, scoops up Team Rocket, and runs away.

At the Pokémon School, Kukui is in the middle of explaining the Pokémon League to his class when Team Skull starts calling to him from the schoolyard, telling him to come talk to them. He goes down and tells them to save their talk for later, but his attitude changes when he recognizes Guzma. Ash and his classmates follow Kukui to the schoolyard, and Plumeria tells them they can witness the match between Kukui and Guzma. Guzma emphasizes that he is not going to battle Kukui, but rather destroy him. He goes on to call the island challenge and Island Kahunas outdated customs and adds that a Pokémon League is just as unnecessary, as he already considers himself the strongest Trainer around. Kukui asks why he won't just join the League to prove his strength, but Guzma shoots down the idea. He swears to destroy the League if Kukui doesn't back down. Kukui refuses, noting that Guzma hasn't changed at all. Ash then steps in and asks Guzma to have a battle with him. Guzma notices Ash's [[Z-Power Ring]], and Ash tells him that he has cleared all four grand trials. Ash instantly reminds Guzma of Kukui, so he accepts his challenge. Kukui tries to talk to Ash, but he asks Kukui to leave this to him, which he agrees to, saying that he will act as the [[Battle judge|referee]]. Guzma swears to destroy Ash, but Kukui tells Guzma not to underestimate him.

As the two prepare to battle, Ash chooses Pikachu, while Guzma sends out {{p|Golisopod}}. {{Rotom}} scans Golisopod and gives Ash its [[Pokédex]] entry, noting that Pikachu has the [[type]] advantage over his {{t|Bug}}/{{type|Water}} opponent. However, once Kukui starts the battle, Guzma immediately calls for a {{m|First Impression}}, dealing the first blow on Pikachu. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}}, but the attack is ineffective against Golisopod's diamond-hard armor. Guzma orders a {{m|Pin Missile}}, which Pikachu counters with {{m|Electroweb}} before using {{m|Thunderbolt}}. However, Golisopod deflects the normally super-effective move, much to Ash and Rotom's surprise. Ash decides to put the results of his training to use and performs Corkscrew Crash with Pikachu. However, Golisopod blocks and deflects the Z-Move with its armor-plated hands, surprising everyone. Guzma then orders Golisopod to use {{m|Liquidation}}, striking Pikachu while he is still reorienting himself. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Golisopod retaliates with {{m|Poison Jab}}, {{status|poison}}ing Pikachu in the process. Pikachu attacks with Iron Tail, but gets stopped in his tracks by a volley of Pin Missiles from Golisopod. Despite the poison and the numerous hits, Pikachu is still able to stand up. Ash orders a Quick Attack, and this time, Pikachu dodges the incoming Poison Jab and strike Golisopod's unarmored underside, causing the tall Bug type to flinch.

Although Pikachu is getting weaker as the battle wages on, he still refuses to stay down, much to Guzma's irritation. Pikachu and Golisopod stare at each other for a moment, until Golisopod suddenly turns and uses its {{a|Emergency Exit}} to return to its {{i|Poké Ball}}, surprising Ash and Pikachu. Guzma says that Golisopod deemed Ash so weak that it lost all interest, irritating Ash. Kukui asks if Guzma is throwing the match, and he responds that he has no interest in continuing a battle with an obvious outcome. Ash protests that he can't say that for sure unless he finishes the battle, but Guzma dismisses him. Ash's attention then turns to Pikachu, who collapses from the effects of poison. Kiawe tosses Ash a [[Pecha Berry]], which he gives to Pikachu to heal his poison. Plumeria tells Ash that he should join Team Skull, but he rejects the suggestion without a second of hesitation. Guzma declares that he will destroy the Pokémon League while all of Alola is watching, but Kukui then steps in and asks Guzma if he's going to just run away again, just like he did with the island challenge. Guzma and Kukui glare at each other for a while, until Guzma says that he almost let himself be thrown off again, and that Ash made him change his mind about destroying Kukui. He and the rest of Team Skull then turn around and walk away.

Later, back at the Shady House, Tupp asks Plumeria where Guzma is, and she replies that he's upstairs in his room making plans for the destruction of the upcoming Pokemon League. Upstairs, Guzma recalls Kukui's words about running away, and punches the wall in front of him in frustration.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} perform {{m|Corkscrew Crash}} for the first time.
* {{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]].
* Ash, {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and {{TRT}} decide to participate in the Alola League, while {{an|Mallow}} and {{an|Lillie}} consider doing so too.
* Ash, {{ashcl}}, and Team Rocket meet the [[Team Skull]] Boss [[Guzma]] for the first time.
* Ash's classmates and Team Rocket meet [[Plumeria]] for the first time.
* Team Rocket has a {{pkmn|battle}} with Guzma and are defeated.
* Ash has a battle with Guzma, but the battle ends when Guzma's {{p|Golisopod}} activates its {{a|Emergency Exit}} [[Ability]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Guzma]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Golisopod}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM115.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}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Guzma]]
* [[Plumeria]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
** [[Okazaki]]
* {{al|Anna}}
* Newscaster
* Camera operators
* Reporters
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM115.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Trubbish}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Wobbuffet}} ''(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|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s)
* {{p|Golisopod}} ([[Guzma]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Primeape}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Trubbish}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Cubone}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cottonee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Spearow}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rufflet}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Machamp}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Ninetales}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The boss of [[Team Skull]] who appears in today's episode is...?''
** Host: {{an|Professor Kukui}}
** Choices: [[Tupp]], [[Plumeria]], [[Nanu]], [[Guzma]]
** Answer: Guzma
* The English dub was released on [[Amazon Video]] on July 24, 2019, on [[Google Play]] on July 25, 2019, and on the [[iTunes Store]] on July 26, 2019, ten, nine, and eight days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s cries from the [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment merge into its cry in the episode proper, right when {{TRT}} is defeated by Guzma.
** For an unknown reason, Wobbuffet has a white outline around his body during the segment.
* There is no dialogue during the first part of the Dare da? segment, aside from {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* Team Rocket performs their {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|original motto}} in this episode.
* This is the first time the Team Rocket trio has fought directly against the leader of another [[villainous teams|villainous team]].
* {{an|Lusamine}}, {{an|Lillie}}, [[Hobbes]], and {{an|Gladion}} narrate the preview for the [[SM116|next episode]].

===Errors===
* While it is watching {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s speech at his house, {{AP|Lycanroc}}'s ears are colored white like its mane.
* In German, the episode title was translated incorrectly from the English one. The word Dealer has literally been translated as "Händler", which has the wrong meaning, as it means salesman in German. So is the episode title in the German "The salesman of destruction!".

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}'s name is edited out in the [[dub]].

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|破壞的帝王古茲馬！|Emperor of Destruction Guzma!}}
|nl={{tt|De vileine vernietiger!|The vicious destroyer!}}
|de={{tt|Der Händler der Zerstörung!|The dealer of destruction!}}
|pt_br={{tt|O agente da destruição!|The agent of destruction!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El portador de destrucción!|The destruction bearer!}}
}}
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[[de:Der Händler der Zerstörung!]]
[[es:EP1058]]
[[fr:SL115]]
[[it:SM115]]
[[ja:SM編第115話]]
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SM114

2019-11-05T21:35:27Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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prevtitle=This Magik Moment! |
nextcode=SM115 |
nexttitle=The Dealer of Destruction! |
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epcode=SM114 |
altepcode=EP1053 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Beauty is Only Crystal Deep! |
title_ja=ビューティー・アンド・ニャース！ |
title_ja_trans=Beauty and Nyarth! |
broadcast_jp=March 24, 2019 |
broadcast_us=July 6, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} July 9, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play and iTunes}} July 27, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=面出明美 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=尼野浩正 |
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director=中田誠 |
artn=2 |
art=伊藤典子 |
art2=矢田木瀧 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM111-SM120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|114}}
* {{BMGf|267705|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|268274|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|270197|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!''' (Japanese: '''ビューティー・アンド・ニャース！''' ''Beauty and {{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}}!'') is the 114th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,053rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 24, 2019 and in the United States on July 27, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

When a mysterious Pokémon steals Hala’s Z-Crystal, the Ultra Guardians leap into action—even though it’s the middle of the night! They return empty-handed, but the next day, Lusamine tells them they’re looking for an Ultra Beast named Pheromosa. Pheromosa is fascinated with Z-Crystals, and it’s stolen several from unsuspecting Trainers. When it steals Team Rocket’s Z-Crystals, Meowth is no help—because he’s infatuated with the thief! But when it becomes obvious that Pheromosa only cares about Z-Crystals, Meowth’s heart breaks, and he returns to his friends…including Bewear, who inadvertently helps the Ultra Guardians return Pheromosa to its own world!

==Plot==
A {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Pheromosa}} emerges from an [[Ultra Wormhole]] over [[Melemele Island]] and runs into the forest. Meanwhile, [[Hala]] is busy working on his [[Z-Ring]] when he encounters Pheromosa. Soon, {{an|Professor Kukui}} wakes {{Ash}} up and alerts him to an emergency dispatch. The [[Ultra Guardians]] are all picked up by their respective [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]], just as Hala's {{p|Hariyama}} is defeated by Pheromosa. The {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} then waltzes into Hala's home and grabs his [[Fightinium Z]]. The Ultra Guardians arrive on the scene in time to see Pheromosa run away, though {{Rotom}} only manages to get a blurry photograph of the intruder. {{an|Lillie}} checks on Hala, who then informs the group that his [[Z-Crystal]] has been stolen.

The next day, the late-night disturbance has left Ash and {{ashcl}} too tired for [[Pokémon School]]. Suddenly, {{p|Komala}} rings the school bell, and the Ultra Guardians are called to the underground base for an upcoming mission. They are greeted by {{an|Lusamine}} and [[Professor Burnet]] shows the group their data on Pheromosa. Lusamine informs the group that the Ultra Beast appears to be targeting {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with Z-Crystals, including {{DL|Eevee users|Eevee User Kagetora|Kagetora}}, [[Pikala]], and [[Hiroki]]. [[Wicke]] identifies the Ultra Beast as "Pheromosa", and Burnet urges the Ultra Guardians to solve the crisis. To Ash's surprise, the {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan}} present the Ultra Guardians with their box of [[Beast Ball]]s and medical kit. {{TP|Lusamine|Clefable}} then rewards the Meltan with some bolts for their assistance. The Ultra Guardians launch out and fly aboard their Ride Pokémon to confront Pheromosa. Meanwhile, at [[Bewear's den]], Pheromosa steals {{TRT}}'s [[Darkinium Z]] and [[Mimikium Z]], but not before {{MTR}} is captivated by its beauty. He decides to refer to Pheromosa as "Beauty" before noticing that it is collecting Z-Crystals.

After seeing the Ultra Guardians flying overhead, Meowth decides to help Pheromosa find more Z-Crystals. Meowth flashes light at the Ultra Guardians with his golden kobana, which gets the group's attention and prompts them to land. They encounter Meowth and become suspicious when he asks them to use their [[Z-Move]]s on him. As Ash tries to use his [[Electrium Z]], Pheromosa snatches it off his [[Z-Power Ring]]. Ash orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Pheromosa dodges it. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] soon locate Meowth and notice his drastic appearance changes, including a verbal tic and standing on his toes. Meowth admits that he wishes to impress "Beauty", though Jessie simply wants the Z-Crystals back. James and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} find Meowth's affection for the Ultra Beast to be hilarious, but Meowth is too blinded by his crush. He professes his love to Pheromosa, but the Ultra Beast runs off again, and Meowth follows.

The Ultra Guardians return to the base, where {{an|Faba}} reveals his latest invention, the "Sticky Stuck Soles Faba Special". He explains that the wheel on the side will release a gel adhesive around the device, while the Z-Crystal in the bowl will act as a bait. Faba, however, gets stuck in the adhesive. Ash and the others are skeptical, but nevertheless, they set up the device as described in a rocky outcrop and place some Z-Crystals into the dish. {{an|Sophocles}} releases the adhesive before everyone waits in hiding for Pheromosa to arrive. Team Rocket spies on the setup from some nearby bushes and decides to steal the Z-Crystals. Just then, Meowth and Pheromosa stumble onto the trap. Meowth is quick to realize the Z-Crystals are just bait and gets himself stuck in the adhesive. Pheromosa then uses Meowth as a stepping stone and takes all of the Z-Crystals before fleeing the area. Kiawe declares that they will have to face Pheromosa head on. He, Ash, and Lana prepare to attack the Ultra Beast with {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, {{AP|Lycanroc}}, and {{TP|Lana|Brionne}}, respectively.

As the trio charges up their Pokémon with Z-Power, Pheromosa knocks the Pokémon back and swipes three more Z-Crystals. [[Snowy]], {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}, and {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}'s sneak attack also fails. Jessie orders her {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} to use {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but it instead aims at {{AP|Pikachu}}. James has a try, but Pheromosa dodges {{TP|James|Mareanie}}'s {{m|Spike Cannon}} as well. Pheromosa rushes towards the trio and overpowers Wobbuffet's {{m|Counter}} attempt. Frustrated at seeing his teammates injured, Meowth manages to free himself of the sticky adhesive and urges Pheromosa to stop attacking them. Pheromosa is unimpressed and kicks Meowth back into the glue pit. Meowth pleads with Pheromosa, but she is despondent. Meowth is left heartbroken, having realized that he was simply being manipulated. Just then, Stufful appears and snuggles up to Team Rocket, after which Bewear appears.

Bewear notices Meowth trapped in the glue and Team Rocket cowering among the rocks, prompting her to confront Pheromosa. The two {{t|Fighting}} types engage in a {{pkmn|battle}} of strengths. Bewear takes Pheromosa by surprise after she knocks it into a cliff. She then corners Pheromosa, though the Ultra Beast is not giving up. Pheromosa attempts to confuse its opponent with its speed, but the tactic fails as Bewear delivers a powerful uppercut. Pheromosa hits the ground and the stolen Z-Crystals fall all around it. Bewear picks up Team Rocket's Z-Crystals, Meowth, and the others before fleeing the scene. As the Ultra Guardians are momentarily perplexed by Bewear's strength, Rotom urges Ash to make the catch, and with Pheromosa knocked out, the Beast Ball successfully captures it. The Ultra Guardians perform their victory pose, although Kiawe is quick to remind them that Bewear is really the one to thank, depressing Ash. Later, Burnet arrives and opens up an Ultra Wormhole with a machine. Ash then calls Pheromosa out. Displeased about being caught, it sticks out its tongue as it returns to [[Ultra Space]]. The Ultra Wormhole closes over and Rotom officially declares the Ultra Guardians' mission complete. Ash is relieved, but Sophocles reminds him that they still need to return the Z-Crystals to their rightful owners. Lillie wonders how Faba is doing, and it is revealed that he is still stuck in the adhesive, until Wicke suggests that he take off his clothes. With no other choice, Faba is forced to strip down to his underwear and walk away in embarrassment.

Back at Bewear's den, Meowth is still heartbroken. Bewear arrives with a cache of Berries and shoves a giant [[Grepa Berry]] into Meowth's mouth. Jessie and James are quick to remind him that he belongs with them, and the camaraderie begins to cheer up Meowth.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their seventh [[Ultra Guardians]] mission.
* The Ultra Guardians {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Pheromosa}} and {{pkmn2|released|release}} it back into [[Ultra Space]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Pheromosa}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM114.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}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Hala]]
* [[Hobbes]]
* [[Hiroki]] (flashback)
* [[Eevee users#Eevee User Kagetora|Kagetora]] (flashback)
* [[Pikala]] (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM114.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pheromosa}}
* {{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|Brionne}} ({{OP|Lana|Brionne}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Clefable}})
* {{p|Hariyama}} ([[Hala]]'s)
* {{p|Mudbray}} ([[Hiroki]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikala]]'s; {{Shiny}}; the Boss; flashback)
* {{p|Pheromosa}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Pheromosa|Ultra Guardians'}}; new; released; debut)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Metang}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Flygon}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which [[Ultra Beast]] appears in today's episode?''
** Host: [[Hala]]
** Choices: {{p|Pheromosa}}, {{p|Buzzwole}}, {{p|Celesteela}}, {{p|Stakataka}}
** Answer: Pheromosa
* The English dub was released on [[Amazon Video]] on July 6, 2019 and on [[Google Play]] and the [[iTunes Store]] on July 9, 2019, 21 and 18 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* The [[Pokémon X and Y]] {{pkmn|Trainer}} {{pkmn|battle}} theme is used as background music while {{an|Bewear}} battles {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Pheromosa}}.
* {{MTR}} referring to Pheromosa as "Beauty" is a reference to the {{pkmn|games}}, where its code-name is "UB-02 Beauty".
* {{al|Anna}} and {{an|Professor Kukui}} narrate the preview for the [[SM115|next episode]].
* The English dub title is a reference to the phrase "''beauty is only skin deep''".
** A similar dub title was also used with [[EP251|an earlier episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|美女與喵喵！|Beauty and Meowth!}}
|nl={{tt|De schoonheid van kristallen!|The Beauty of Crystals}}
|pt_br={{tt|As aparências enganam!|Appearances are deceiving!}} {{tt|*|Also used for SM046}}
|es_la={{tt|La bella y el Meowth!|Beauty and the Meowth!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Noriko Ito]]
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SM113

2019-11-04T16:29:35Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=Got Meltan? |
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epcode=SM113 |
altepcode=EP1052 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=This Magik Moment! |
title_ja=新番組！？小さなコイキングのメロディ |
title_ja_trans=A New Program!? Melody of the Small Koiking |
broadcast_jp=March 17, 2019 |
broadcast_us=June 30, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes}} July 1, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} July 9, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} July 20, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=平出尚人 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
directorn=1 |
director=浅田裕二 |
artn=2 |
art=岩根雅明 |
art2=志村泉 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM111-SM120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|113}}
* {{BMGf|267704|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|268155|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|270057|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''This Magik Moment!''' (Japanese: '''新番組！？小さなコイキングのメロディ''' ''A New Program!? Melody of the Small {{tt|Koiking|Magikarp}}'') is the 113th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,052nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 17, 2019 and in the United States on July 20, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Our heroes visit the Alola TV studios to cheer on Sophocles, who’s competing in a quiz show! Afterward, Rotom bumps into George, the producer of Alolan Detective Laki, who takes them on a tour. Kiawe is beyond excited to see the adorable Magikarp named Karpy live on set—until it evolves into a fearsome Gyarados!

On top of that, the three stars of George’s superhero show get stuck on location and can’t make their shooting schedule. Thinking quickly, he recruits Lillie, Mallow, and Lana to become The Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols! The girls are a big hit, Gyarados gets recast as an intimidating villain, and all’s well that ends well!

==Plot==
The television host announces the beginning of the Alola Pokémon Quiz, with the first to buzz in having the chance to answer the question. {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} watch from the audience as {{an|Sophocles}} competes in the show. [[Noah]] is also competing and quickly answers the first question correctly, being awarded with a {{wp|lei}} of flowers. Sophocles and Noah prove to be an even match, both answering nine questions correctly. The host gives the final question for the preliminary round, and Sophocles eventually loses to Noah.

Backstage, the group comforts Sophocles and {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} after their loss. {{Rotom}} then notices [[George Charino]], the producer who works on the television series Alolan Detective Laki. Charino invites the group to see the filming of an upcoming drama, and they all agree. They walk outside and notice a gathering crowd up ahead. Sophocles and his friends make their way to the front of the crowd and are left speechless when they see Karpy. When Ash is confused, his classmates explain that Karpy is a child actor prodigy famous for the hit TV show "Little Magikarp's Melody". Rotom takes some photos before Karpy's {{OBP|manager|SM113}} orders him off the set. The TV crew begins shooting a scene of Karpy's {{p|Yungoos}} friend leaving, but Karpy's voice suddenly becomes too hoarse, and its body eventually starts glowing, prompting Karpy's manager to take it off the set for a rest.

When George is about to leave for a shoot, [[Rinka and Kenichi]] run up and inform him that the lead actors from "Fresh-Tree" cannot show up to set because of a {{m|Blizzard}} whipped up by a {{p|Froslass}} and {{p|Abomasnow}}, which is preventing the actors' plane from leaving the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. George then spots {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Lillie}}, and {{an|Mallow}}; and decides that they will star in the show alongside their Pokémon. They all agree, though Lillie is worried about her limited acting experience. George takes the three girls over to the studio for their rehearsals. Meanwhile, the manager returns Karpy to the set and filming resumes. The scene initially goes well, but Karpy suddenly begins glowing again and then [[Evolution|evolves]] into a {{p|Gyarados}}. The manager approaches Karpy and tries to calm it, but it flees with the manager, Ash, and his remaining friends in pursuit.

Elsewhere, {{MTR}} and [[James]] prepares [[Jessie]], as her alter ego Jessa-Bergère, for an upcoming audition of a drama commemorating the 55th anniversary of [[Alola TV]]. In a rehearsal studio nearby, George tells the girls about their starring roles in ''Thirst-Three'', short for ''The Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols'', in which three girls protect the peace of Alola and use their favorite drinks to transform into their superhero selves. He then hands each of them a script, but the trio bungles the superheroes' main catchphrase. George assures them that they did well, and with a little more practice, they will perform better.

As Karpy continues its rampage, Ash confronts the manager with some questions, and she admits that she did notice that Karpy's whiskers appeared to be longer recently. Karpy charges through {{al|Anna}}'s latest shoot, leaving her in a cloud of dust, before entering the Alola TV studio building. Karpy crashes through the filming of an Alola Pokémon Quiz final round episode and interrupts the girls' ''Thirst-Three'' rehearsals. Karpy spots George and instantly begins flailing around, and George then realizes that the Gyarados is actually Karpy. George calmly pats Karpy on its head, and reassures it that everything should be fine. He announces that there is still some time for filming and asks for everyone's assistance. George's ingenuity is later showcased in the latest episode of ''The Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols''.

Later, Ash and his classmates gather at {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s home to watch Lillie, Lana, and Mallow's acting debuts in ''The Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols''. The episode begins with Mallow rushing to her two friends, played by Lillie and Lana, where the trio is going to be late for class. The three girls notice holes in the main pathway when suddenly, an angry Gyarados, played by Karpy, crashes down in front of them. Gyarados roars at the trio, so the girls decide to take action. Mallow calls over their companions, and [[Sandy]], {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}}, and [[Snowy]] appear carrying drinks for the trio. The girls promptly take a sip and transform into their Alola Refreshing Trio alter-egos in a dazzling display of lights and sparkles, with Mallow wearing pink, Lillie blue, and Lana yellow. The three heroes go on to defeat Gyarados with a powerful rainbow-beamed "Alola Thank You: Sundae Sunrise" attack. The episode ends with the superheroes posing while the narrator asks if they will be able to make it to class on time.

Ash and the other boys are impressed by their friends' performances and congratulate the girls on their great acting. Meanwhile, George announces that Karpy will still have a future in TV as a villain. He and the manager watch as Team Rocket film a scene in which they are fleeing from a rampaging three-headed Gyarados monster. Jessie is annoyed that her Alola debut is so demanding, but Meowth reminds her that she said she was prepared to do anything during her audition. James then questions why he and the others are in the film in the first place.

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM113.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Laki]] (flashback; picture)
* {{al|Anna}}
* [[George Charino]]
* [[Noah]]
* [[Rinka and Kenichi]]
* {{OBP|Manager|SM113}}
* Director
* Film crew
* Alola TV security guard
* Quiz master
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM113.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Magikarp}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Magikarp}} (Karpy) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; flashback)
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}}; flashback)
* {{p|Smeargle}} ([[Laki]]'s; flashback; pictures)
* {{p|Pikipek}} ([[Noah]]'s)
* {{p|Muk}} (Trainer's; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Crabrawler}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oricorio}} (Trainer's; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}})
* {{p|Machamp}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gurdurr}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} (Karpy; evolves)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (Karpy; newly evolved)
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Comfey}}
* {{p|Yungoos}}
* {{p|Kirlia}} (flashback)
* {{p|Magikarp}} (on television; flashback)
* {{p|Froslass}} (flashback)
* {{p|Abomasnow}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Bruce Lee reference SM113.png|thumb|250px|The {{wp|Bruce Lee}} reference]]
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Where do we go in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Lana}}
** Choices: {{pkmn|Paradise Resort}}, [[Paniola Ranch|Kiawe's family ranch]], TV station, [[Poipole's world]]
** Answer: TV station
* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] on June 30, 2019, on [[Amazon Video]] on July 1, 2019, on [[Google Play]] on July 9, 2019, 20, 19, and 11 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* The Japanese title of the episode is a reference to the Japanese title of the 1971 British film ''{{wp|Melody (1971 film)|Melody}}'', which was a huge hit in Japan.
* The episode number on the clapperboard seen during the filming of Little Magikarp's Melody is "#113", referencing this episode's number.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Hitmonchan}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', 535 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Hitmonlee}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'', 402 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Froslass}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]'', 399 episodes earlier.
* ''Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols'', the show {{an|Mallow}}, Lana, and {{an|Lillie}} appear in, takes cues from {{wp|magical girl}} anime and manga, such as the ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'', ''{{wp|Pretty Cure}}'', and ''{{wp|Wedding Peach}}'' franchises, the latter of which was animated by [[OLM]].
** The motifs of the Thirst-Three girls in their transformed personas appear to be based on [[Pokémon Center Café|Roserade Tea]], [[Soda Pop]], and Pinap Juice.
** The sequence of Mallow, Lana, and Lillie drinking their beverages is a direct reference to a scene of the heroines from ''Wedding Peach'' drinking from wine glasses together when they say their "group motto".
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include [[Ash's Meltan]].
* The man surrounded by {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon and wearing a yellow jumpsuit is a reference to actor {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and the jumpsuit he wore in the incomplete martial arts film ''{{wp|Game of Death}}''.
* When being proposed a role in a TV show, Lillie references her role in the school play from ''[[SM093|Lillier and the Staff!]]''. [[Jessie]] also uses her alias "Jessa-Bergère" (Japanese: '''ムサバーバラ''' ''Musabarbara'') from the same episode.
* When Jessie is summoned for her auditions, she is referred to as "number 634". Using a type of Japanese wordplay called {{wp|Goroawase}}, these numbers can be read as "mu-sa-shi", spelling out Jessie's Japanese name. A similar wordplay was used in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', 996 episodes earlier.
* [[Alola TV]] celebrating its 55th anniversary is a reference to [[TV Tokyo]]'s own 55th anniversary.
* Jessie, [[James]], {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} narrate the preview for the [[SM114|next episode]].
* The English dub title is a reference to the song {{wp|This Magic Moment}}.
* {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Mallow}}, and {{an|Lillie}} read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.

===Errors===
* The dub's closed captions mistakenly called {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} "Flame Thrower".

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|新節目！？小小鯉魚王的旋律|A New Program!? Melody of the Small Magikarp}}
|nl={{tt|Het Magikarpysche moment!|The Magikarpic Moment!}}
|pt_br={{tt|O momento mágiko!|The magik moment!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El momento de Magikarp!|Magikarp's moment!}}
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[[de:Karpi kommt groß raus!]]
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SM112

2019-11-03T01:09:27Z

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altepcode=EP1051 |
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title_en=Got Meltan? |
title_ja=新種発見！メルタン、ゲットだぜ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Discovering a New Species! Get, Meltan!! |
broadcast_jp=March 10, 2019 |
broadcast_us=June 15, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} June 23, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes}} June 24, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} July 13, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|112}}
* {{BMGf|267405|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|267975|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|269738|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Got Meltan?''' (Japanese: '''新種発見！メルタン、ゲットだぜ！！''' ''Discovering a New Species! Get, Meltan!!'') is the 112th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,051st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 10, 2019 and in the United States on July 13, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After analyzing the data collected by Rotom Dex, Professor Oak confirms the mysterious Pokémon is indeed a new species, which he’s named Meltan! One of them has been hiding inside Ash’s backpack, and it soon takes quite an interest in Rowlet. The two Pokémon go on an adventure to find Meltan’s missing head section, and when Rowlet protects Meltan from Team Rocket’s persistent attacks, Meltan repays the favor with its powerful Flash Cannon attack! Back at the Pokémon School, Meltan is reunited with its friends, but it wants to stay with Rowlet, so Ash adds it to his team. As the journey continues, our heroes have a new friend—Meltan!

==Plot==
{{an|Professor Oak}} contacts {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s home to inform him, {{Ash}}, and [[Professor Burnet]] that [[SM111|yesterday]]'s mysterious Pokémon is in fact a new species. Oak reveals that he has called it "{{p|Meltan}}", the Hex Nut Pokémon, and classified it as a {{type|Steel}}. As {{AP|Rowlet}} and the others indulge in some fruit, the {{AP|Meltan}} that sneaked into Ash's [[Bag|backpack]] melts its way through one of Burnet's frying pans. By the time Rowlet scolds Meltan for this, it has already eaten the pan's base. Professor Oak wishes everyone well and signs off, prompting Kukui and Ash to prepare for the upcoming school day. As he does so, Ash hears strange noises coming from his backpack, but thinks little of it. After he and Kukui leave home, Burnet finds her ruined frying pan sitting on the kitchen counter.

At the [[Pokémon School]], Ash reveals Oak's findings to {{ashcl}}. Excited, the others start scouring the classroom in search of another Meltan. Meanwhile, in the school's basement, {{TP|Lusamine|Clefable}} is becoming increasingly tired from stopping the Meltan from eating all of the equipment. Back in the classroom, Kukui announces to his class that they will be battling each other. {{an|Kiawe}} is quick to challenge Ash, while {{an|Lana}} and {{an|Mallow}} pair up and {{an|Lillie}} is looking forward to battling [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]]. Ash tries to wake up Rowlet, but it appears to be in too deep of a sleep, so Ash leaves it inside his backpack for the day.

Later, Meltan attempts to wake up Rowlet. It resorts to spinning its hex nut head, which causes Rowlet to fly out of Ash's bag, though it resumes sleeping on a nearby balustrade. Meltan climbs up to Rowlet and tickles it, but Rowlet simply moves away and returns to sleeping. Meltan's glimmering hex nut also captures the attention of a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Murkrow}}, who swoops down and grabs Meltan. Rowlet notices this missing and gives chase, eventually catching up, kicking Murkrow, and grabbing Meltan. However, it then realizes that Meltan's hex nut head is missing. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} stops their doughnut van on the side of the road because of a technical fault. [[James]] inspects the van and finds the source of their issues, a broken nut. Just as {{MTR}} wishes for a nut to fall from the sky, Meltan's hex nut hits him in the head. James replaces the broken nut with Meltan's, rendering the van operational again. Elsewhere, Rowlet tries to replace Meltan's nut with something suitable, but all of its candidates for a replacement are deemed unsuitable, prompting it to begin searching for Meltan's nut.

Over at the school, Kiawe and Ash's [[Triple Battle]] match begins. [[Ash's Torracat]] uses {{m|Fire Blast}}, which overwhelms {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}}'s defense. Kiawe calls out his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} to set the battlefield alight, but {{AP|Lycanroc}}'s {{m|Stone Edge}} breaks through the fire. {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Iron Tail}} collides with an {{m|Aerial Ace}} from {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}. After the school bell rings, ending the match, Kiawe and Ash thank each other, and Kiawe then asks Ash what he will do now that he has completed all four of [[Alola]]'s [[Island challenge|grand trials]]. Ash contemplates his answer and looks up to the sky, only to notice Rowlet fly by, so he quickly leaves to pursue it. In the [[Ultra Guardians]]' base, Clefable places the final Meltan in a basket case. As she is about to close the basket, she notices the Meltan eyeing the piece of metal in her hand. She quickly realizes the Meltan like metal.

After becoming tired, Rowlet lands on Team Rocket's van after smelling their {{p|Combee}} doughnuts. In the van, Jessie, irritated by the slow business, declares that she will search for the mysterious Pokémon, which they refer to as "Laser-Faced Metalheads", they encountered yesterday. James adds that he will inflict pain on the "Laser-Faced Metalheads" for destroying his precious bottle caps. Meowth asks how they will find the "Laser-Faced Metalheads", and Jessie suggests they just walk around. Meowth wishes that it would just fall from the sky, and on cue, Meltan lands directly on him. Meltan's tambourine falls into {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s hands and he begins playing with it. The trio spots Meltan with one of their doughnuts as its head, and cannot identify it.

Soon Rowlet lands and begins eating Team Rocket's baked goods. Meowth is immediately infuriated by Rowlet's disrespect and jumps to grab it, but he instead lands in the van. As a result, Meltan's hex nut, which Team Rocket had put in their engine, flies out and reunites itself with Meltan. Team Rocket now recognizes Meltan as their menace. They quickly jump into their van for a quick costume change and perform a brief {{motto}} introduction. James keenly holds a net and tries to swipe Meltan. Rowlet grabs Meltan and flies into the air, it then uses {{m|Seed Bomb}} on James. The [[Everstone]] impact leaves James with an enormous bruise on his head. Rowlet lands on the ground again and says that it will defend its friend. Meowth is none too pleased and readies his sharps claws to attack. Rowlet flies into the air and sends out a barrage of {{m|Razor Leaf|Razor Leaves}}, but Meowth somersaults his way through the [[move]]. Meowth uses {{m|Fury Swipes}}, but Rowlet blocks the way and takes the hits. Rowlet is left scratched up and shivering from the pain. Meowth prepares to make the final attack, but Meltan jumps to Rowlet's defense. Its hex nut head breaks Meowth's Fury Swipes and it fires a direct {{m|Flash Cannon}} at him. Meowth is sent flying into the air and lands on top of James. Jessie also receives a Flash Cannon to the face. {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} and its mother {{an|Bewear}} arrive on the scene. Bewear quickly tosses Wobbuffet and the others on to the top of the van, gently places Stufful in the driver's seat and promptly carries the entire van away.

Meltan turns its attention to Rowlet, and it is relieved that its friend is feeling well. Ash and Pikachu then arrive and quickly notice Rowlet's scruffy appearance. Meltan steps in front of Rowlet to defend its friend, but Ash is pleased to have encountered the mysterious Pokemon. Ash returns to the Pokemon School, and his classmates thank Rowlet for protecting Meltan. Just as Sophocles wonder how they will reunite Meltan with its friends, Clefable makes her way up to the classroom with several Meltan following her. She shows the class that she has tamed the Meltan by feeding them metal pieces, and the Meltan perform several acrobatic feats. Rowlet flies Meltan to its friends, but Meltan looks over at Rowlet. Mallow notices that Meltan is very attached to Ash's Rowlet, and it hugs Rowlet as a sign of their strong connection. Ash kneels down with a Poké Ball in hand and offers Meltan a place on his team. Meltan consults Rowlet first, and Rowlet pecks at the Ball to inform Ash that Meltan wishes to join them. Ash is thrilled and throws the Poké Ball at Meltan, but to everyone's surprise the Ball becomes wedged inside Meltan's hex nut head. Ash tries to catch Meltan again, and this attempt works. He performs a victory pose and calls Meltan out, and it quickly rushes to embrace Rowlet.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{AP|Meltan}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM112.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 Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* Woman

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM112.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Meltan}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Clefable}} ''(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}}; new)
* {{p|Brionne}} ({{OP|Lana|Brionne}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Clefable}})
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (×2)
* {{p|Cutiefly}} (×2)
* {{p|Murkrow}}
* {{p|Comfey}}
* {{p|Klefki}}
* {{p|Sandygast}}
* {{p|Xatu}} (multiple; fantasy)
* {{p|Natu}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
[[File:SM112 Game Boy reference.png|thumb|250px|The [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Freak]] references]]
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What [[type]] is the new Pokémon in today's episode?''
** Host: [[Professor Burnet]]
** Choices: {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Steel}}
** Answer: Steel
* The English dub was released on [[Google Play]] on June 15, 2019, on the [[iTunes Store]] on June 23, 2019, and on Amazon Video on June 24, 2019, 28, 20, and 19 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* When {{AP|Rowlet}} comes up with the idea to find {{AP|Meltan}} a replacement for its hexagonal nut, a Nintendo [[Game Boy]] briefly appears in a fantasy above Rowlet's head and Rowlet's eyes turn into altered versions of the [[Game Freak]] logo.
* This marks the first time a main character has officially {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[Mythical Pokémon]], as well as the first time when {{Ash}} has obtained a Steel-type Pokémon.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a [[Triple Battle]] in the anime since they were first officially introduced in ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]'', 341 episodes earlier.
* The [[Notebook of the Heart|ending animation]] is updated to include Ash's Meltan.
* {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and Ash narrate the preview for the [[SM113|next episode]].
* The English dub title is a reference to the ad campaign {{wp|Got Milk?}}.
** A similar dub title was also used with [[EP207|an earlier episode]].

===Errors===
* After {{AP|Rowlet}} puts {{AP|Meltan}} back in {{Ash}}'s bag, its bowtie is colored the same as its feet until just before it lands on the floor.
* When the class talks about their battling partners, {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}'s arms are colored white.

<gallery>
SM112 error.png|Tsareena's white arms
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* Unlike the original version, {{TP|Lusamine|Clefable}}'s voice isn't heard during the shot where it demonstrates the Meltan's obedience to it in the dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|發現新種！收服美錄坦！！|Discovered a New Species! Get, Meltan!!}}
|nl={{tt|Op zoek naar Meltan!|Looking for Meltan!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Uma amizade forte como o metal!|A friendship as strong as metal!}}
|he={{tt|?איפה מלטאן|Where's Meltan?}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una amistad con Meltan!|A friendship with Meltan!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Shūhei Yasuda]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
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SM111

2019-11-02T15:28:37Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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nextcode=SM112 |
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altepcode=EP1050 |
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title_en=Show Me the Metal! |
title_ja=アローラ上陸！タルタルメタルパニック！！ |
title_ja_trans=Arrival in Alola! Dripping Metal Panic!! |
broadcast_jp=March 3, 2019 |
broadcast_us=June 16, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes}} June 19, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} June 24, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} July 6, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
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* {{BMGf|267368|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|267833|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|269744|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Show Me the Metal!''' (Japanese: '''アローラ上陸！タルタルメタルパニック！！''' ''Arrival in Alola! Dripping Metal Panic!!'') is the 111th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,050th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 3, 2019 and in the United States on July 6, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Back on Melemele Island after completing their Poni Island research projects, our heroes are unaware that some small, mysterious Pokémon have hitched a ride with them. As they soon discover, these Pokémon love to eat metal—including the tools the Pokémon School class needs for today’s lesson, as well as Team Rocket’s supplies and James’s prized bottle cap collection! Rotom Dex is excited to compile vast amounts of data on this new kind of Pokémon, and Ash relays the information to Professor Oak—who says this mystery Pokémon may indeed be one amazing discovery!

==Plot==
Like {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, and {{an|Professor Kukui}}, the {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan}} have reached [[Melemele Island]] and already begun eating their way through several metal items in a boat shed. They soon locate a manhole cover and quickly dissolve it, causing some of them to fall into [[Hau'oli City]]'s underground pipe network. The remainder looks inside the sewer and later falls in after losing their balance. While exploring the pipes, the first group comes across a curious {{alo|Rattata}}, but they are forced to flee after their attempt to lay still fails. The Meltan soon find a ladder that leads up to another manhole cover, which they quickly absorb. They spot [[James]] walking with {{MTR}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} while carrying a box full of nuts and bolts. Wobbuffet unexpectedly falls over, tripping Meowth and James in the process. The trio gathers all of the metal pieces and places the box back in their [[Malasada]] van while they are unknowingly watched by the Meltan. The Meltan soon gain entry into {{TRT}}'s van, melting their way inside. Meanwhile, the other group comes across a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Magneton}} and attempt to melt its metal body, but it is unimpressed and merely leaves angrily.

Over at [[Bewear's den]], [[Jessie]] snares Meowth's dessert, a limited edition [[Paniola Town]] Pudding a la mode, from the fridge. Meowth and James soon return to headquarters, where the Meltan are shown lying inside the box they recently brought back. Meowth confronts Jessie over his missing dessert, and soon spots it behind her back. Jessie and James demand a share each as tension begins to build over the dessert. Meanwhile, the Meltan leave the box and decide to explore their new surroundings.

Professor Kukui begins his [[Pokémon School]] class on building electrical appliances. He announces that everyone will be helping to build {{an|Sophocles}}'s designed [[Pokémon training]] machine, and {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} demonstrates the running wheel contraption. In the school's basement, a group of Meltan wanders into the [[Ultra Guardians]]' base as {{TP|Lusamine|Clefable}} busily cleans. Clefable turns around and begins chasing the menaces around the headquarters. The Meltan unintentionally escape using the elevator and find themselves inside the classroom. The little Pokémon quickly eye off Sophocles's tools and jump into the toolbox. Sophocles then asks Ash to fetch him a ring spanner, but Ash fails twice, only for {{an|Lana}} to step and grab the correct tool. Following Sophocles's request, {{an|Lillie}} goes to the toolbox to fetch a bolt, but she returns with a Meltan instead. The students notice that the nut is a little odd, so they begin to prod and poke Meltan's squishy body and eye. Meltan becomes irritated and uses {{m|Flash Cannon}} to free itself.

The ploy works as Lillie drops Meltan and everyone is left confused. {{Rotom}} scans its database on the mysterious creature, but its search yields no results. Professor Kukui even admits that he hasn't seen anything like it before. Lillie adds that it may be an undiscovered Pokémon as Sophocles spots more Meltan in his toolbox. [[Sandy]] begins to tackle the toolbox in excitement, but the Meltan prepare to retaliate against her. Luckily, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Electroweb}} spares Sandy from being hit by the multiple Flash Cannon attacks. Kukui urges everyone to be careful given how defensive Meltan appears to be. {{an|Kiawe}} attempts to pat the Meltan, but he is electrocuted as a result. Sophocles then relaizes that his tools have vanished, and {{an|Mallow}} suggests that the mysterious Pokémon may have eaten them. Ash goes on to give the Meltan a wrench to test the theory, and the Meltan quickly crowd around the metal object as the class make notes on Meltan's anatomy. Sophocles fetches his electromagnet, and the resulting force causes the Meltan to initially float before bonding together. [[Kiawe's Marowak]] decides to welcome the new visitors with a fire dance. It ignites its bone with its head, and the green twirling flame instantly attracts the Meltan. The mysterious Pokémon come too close to Marowak's flame and flee after their bodies becomes too hot.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket have since resolved their dessert crisis, and indulge in a portion each. Jessie and Meowth, however, remain unsatisfied. Jessie's attention then turn to the box of parts, but James is shocked to see that the box is empty. Everyone hears a [[cry]] and begin to search the base for its source. The Meltan have melted their way through one of Team Rocket's servers and they soon chew through James's bottle cap collection. Unfortunately, by the time Team Rocket locate their intruders, the Meltan have already melted through the base's central mechanism. Jessie picks up one of the Meltan and James goes on to interrogate it. This only agitates Meltan and it attacks James with Flash Cannon. The surprisingly strong attack instantly frightens the trio, allowing the Meltan to escape.

At the Pokémon School, the class are searching the school's grounds for the Meltan. As the classmates split up to cover more area, one {{AP|Meltan}} returns to the classroom and notices {{AP|Rowlet}} sleeping on a window ledge. Meltan begins to nap next to Rowlet, but it loses its hex nut after being frightened by Rowlet as it wakes up. A wild {{p|Murkrow}} spots the shiny object, but Rowlet manages to reach the hex nut first and returns it to Meltan. Elsewhere, Team Rocket has managed to surround their menace Meltan. Meowth translates their speech, but he adds that they are speaking nonsense. Jessie eyes off the mysterious Pokémon as potential profit, while James is fixated on avenging his destroyed bottle caps. James sends out {{TP|James|Mareanie}}, but she affectionately smothers her {{pkmn|Trainer}} instead. Jessie calls for {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}'s assistance, but its {{m|Shadow Ball}} attack is disappointingly small due to its unwillingness to fight anyone besides Pikachu. Following James's orders, Mareanie attacks the Meltan with {{m|Spike Cannon}}. Meowth tries to net the nuisances, but they retaliate with a combined Flash Cannon. The Meltan attempt a second Flash Cannon, but {{an|Bewear}}, with {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} on her back, blocks the attacks. Bewear screeches, and the high frequency cry scares the Meltan away. Meowth is furious that their profit has gone, but before Team Rocket can chase after the Meltan they are all scooped up and carried back to the den by Bewear.

Pikachu suddenly spots the Meltan scaling the school's roof towards the bell. The students reach the bell tower in time and {{p|Komala}} strikes the bell which sends the Meltans' hex nut heads into a spin. Lana thinks that the Meltan may be resonating. The generated frequency attracts the attention of the other Meltan group in the forest, and soon the group at the school flees to join the others. Ash and the others are still curious about the mysterious Pokémon, while Rotom is glad to have obtained a lot of new data. With the school day over, Ash grabs his [[Bag]] and heads for home.

By the evening, Ash contacts {{an|Professor Oak}} to alert him about the discovery. Rotom sends over its data to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. Oak quickly reads through the research notes and is impressed by the amount of data gathered. He then announces that he will continue to study and that he'll update Ash on any new information. One Meltan has secretly sneaked into Ash's bag, while the rest continue to bother Clefable back at the Ultra Guardians' base.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, and {{TRT}} encounter a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|group of wild Meltan}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM111.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 Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM111.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Clefable}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Meltan}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's Lab]])
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{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|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Clefable}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Rattata}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Magneton}}
* {{p|Murkrow}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What did I keep hidden in the refrigerator in today's episode?''
** Host: {{MTR}}
** Choices: Limited Alolan Ice Cream, Pudding à la mode, [[Lum Berry]] Juice, Fluffy Shaved Ice
** Answer: Pudding à la mode
* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] on June 16, 2019, on [[Google Play]] on June 19, 2019, and on Amazon Video on June 24, 2019, 20, 17, and 12 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* The episode's Japanese title is a reference to the series ''{{wp|Full Metal Panic}}''.
* This episode marks [[Kenyu Horiuchi]]'s first appearance as {{an|Professor Oak}}, this being the character's first appearance since the passing of [[Unshō Ishizuka]] in August 2018.
* The logo on one of the bottle caps in [[James]]'s collection (specifically, the one he picks up after finding out that his collection has been eaten) looks very similar to the logo of {{wp|OLM, Inc.}}, the company that animates the Pokémon anime.
* James, Meowth, [[Jessie]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} narrate the preview for the [[SM112|next episode]].
* The English dub title is a reference to the line "Show me the money!" from the 1996 sports film ''{{wp|Jerry Maguire}}''.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|登陸阿羅拉！坦錄坦錄金屬大騷動！！|Arrival in Alola! Dripping Metal Panic!!}}
|nl={{tt|Dol op metaal!|Fond of metal!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um banquete metálico!|A metallic banquet!}}
|he={{tt|!טעם המתכת|The Metal's Taste!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Muéstrame el metal!|Show me the metal!}}
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SM110

2019-11-01T16:57:25Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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prevtitle=A Grand Debut! |
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epcode=SM110 |
altepcode=EP1049 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball! |
title_ja=ポケゴルフでホールインワン！ |
title_ja_trans=Hole in One at Pokégolf! |
broadcast_jp=February 24, 2019 |
broadcast_us=June 9, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} June 10, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes}} June 24, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} June 29, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=大久保昌弘 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=樋口香里 |
directorn=1 |
director=ウヱノ史博 |
artn=1 |
art=篠原隆 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM101-SM110 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|110}}
* {{BMGf|267244|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|267645|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|269629|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!''' (Japanese: '''ポケゴルフでホールインワン！''' ''Hole in One at {{tt|Pokégolf|Pokémon Golf}}!'') is the 110th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,049th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 24, 2019 and in the United States on June 29, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Pokémon School class meets a talented Pokémon Golfer named Kahili and her Toucannon, Touckey. Kahili is in a bit of a slump, and there are rumors she might retire, but when our heroes ask to play a round of Pokémon Golf with her, she happily offers some tips. Joining them is a strangely familiar man who claims to be a master caddy, and he challenges Kahili to shoot an incredibly challenging hole in one—which she does, thanks to Touckey’s help! After having so much fun with our heroes, Kahili decides to continue on her journey as a Pokémon Golfer, and Touckey couldn’t be happier!

==Plot==
[[Kahili]] and her {{p|Toucannon}}, [[nickname]]d Touckey, are ambushed by a group of reporters, who start asking her questions about her recent losing streak, her secret return to [[Alola]], and her rumored retirement. Touckey is able to repel the reporters with a loud yell, giving Kahili the chance to escape from them. As she and her partner Pokémon flee through a forest, Kahili wonders if she really should quit golfing. Nearby, {{Ash}} and {{an|Kiawe}} are playing [[baseball]] outside the [[Pokémon School]], while the rest of the class and their Pokémon watch. Ash is at the bat and swears to make a home run, while Kiawe plans to stop him. Kiawe pitches the ball, but Ash accidentally hits a {{wp|foul ball}}. Just then, Kahili emerges from the woods as the ball heads towards her. Upon spotting it, she swiftly pulls out a golf club from her bag and hits the ball back like a golf ball. It is sent bouncing inside the school bell, from which it is kicked back down to the schoolyard by {{p|Komala}} and caught by {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, amazing everyone.

As everyone goes to greet Kahili, they are briefly stopped by Touckey, who stands in front of her defensively, but Kahili assures it that it is okay before asking where she is. {{an|Professor Kukui}} explains that she is at the Pokémon School and asks if she is Kahili. When she confirms this, {{an|Mallow}} and {{an|Sophocles}} immediately become excited, having heard of her before. Ash is intrigued by Kahili's golf club, and the whole class asks to try them out as well. Touckey presents a golf club to each of the students, which they hold and examine. When Sophocles asks Kahili if she could play some Pokémon Golf with them and Ash asks what Pokémon Golf is, Sophocles explains that it is golf played together by people and Pokémon. The whole class joins in this request, but Kahili is uncertain. However, after an encouraging push from Touckey, she agrees to take everyone to play Pokémon Golf. As a result, Professor Kukui changes the rest of the day's classes to Pokémon Golf.

Later, everyone arrives at a Pokémon Golf course. Kahili takes them to the {{wp|teeing ground}} of the first hole and explains the rules to them: the ball has to be hit from the tee to the cup at the putting green, where a flag marks the cup's location, and the one who gets the ball to the cup with the fewest swings wins. However, the most important rule is the cooperation between Pokémon and their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Unexpectedly, an old man shows up, introducing himself as the [[master caddy]], a legendary Pokémon Golfer with 40 years of experience. However, no one in the class, nor Kahili, has any idea who he is. He offers to assist everyone with his 50 years of experience, promptly ignoring {{Rotom}}'s comment about the sudden increase in the number of years.

Kahili makes the first swing, with Touckey using {{m|Tailwind}} to give her ball more speed. To the class's amazement and even Kahili's own surprise, the ball goes straight into the cup, resulting in a hole-in-one. The master caddy, now boasting with his 60 years of experience, claims that he was the first one to think of using Tailwind at the first hole, and everyone has been copying him ever since, much to Touckey's annoyance. The class then begins taking turns at hitting a ball, with Ash taking the lead. Touckey pushes Kahili into offering Ash some advice, and she shows him how to properly swing the club. Ash successfully hits his ball hard, but he accidentally sends it flying high into the air rather than towards the cup. {{AP|Pikachu}} rushes ahead, and Ash, remembering the cooperation part of the sport, has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}} to successfully launch the ball towards the putting green. Next, Mallow hits her ball, but it rolls away from the hole. At that moment, {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}} pops out of some nearby bushes and knocks the ball into the cup. The master caddy boasts that he has seen this sort of miracle many times during his 70-year-long career, but he is cut off by an annoyed Touckey chomping down on his head.

At the third hole, Kiawe makes a similar chant as he does while using {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} as he prepares to swing, but then retreats at the last second and reveals he wants {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} use {{m|Shadow Bone}} to hit the ball instead. However, Marowak hits the ball too hard, and it disappears into the sky. Kahili says it was still a good try and encourages them to try again. This time, Marowak hits the ball with its bone without using a [[move]], sending it straight to the putting green, much to Kiawe and Marowak's joy. At the fourth hole, {{an|Lillie}} tries to avoid hitting the {{alo|Exeggutor}} standing around the course, but her first few swings fail to even hit the ball. After Kahili tells her to just take a deep breath and relax, she makes a successfully swing without hitting any of the Exeggutor, much to her delight. The master caddy says that relaxation through deep breaths was something he has told people every day throughout his 80-year career, prompting Touckey to once again chomp down on his head.

At the fifth hole, Sophocles has to putt his ball through an uneven green with a {{p|Spinarak}} and several Alolan {{p|Diglett}} acting as obstacles. He starts running some calculations, but {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} promptly puts the ball on the move without waiting, successfully avoiding the obstacles and putting the ball into the cup. The master caddy says his 90 years of experience could've offered a better way, doing his best to ignore Touckey chomping down on him. At the sixth hole, {{an|Lana}} has her {{TP|Lana|Brionne}} create a bunch of balloons. The [[Pokémon category|Pop Star Pokémon]] does as told and also starts singing, with the class's Pokémon and the nearby [[wild Pokémon]] all joining in on the singing and dancing. To Kahili's surprise, even Touckey joins in after being asked by Pikachu, saying that she hasn't seen it acting like this in a long time. When Kukui points out that Touckey must be happy to see her having so much fun, Kahili realizes that Touckey must've wanted her to come play Pokémon Golf with these children to cheer her up. One of Brionne's balloons lifts up Lana's golf ball, and she hits it right next to the cup in the putting green.

Through the following holes, the class continues to make progress, with Kiawe swinging his ball over a group of Exeggutor, Lana using a combination of Brionne's {{m|Surf}} and [[Sandy]]'s {{m|Tackle}} to move the ball, and Lillie using [[Snowy]]'s {{m|Powder Snow}} to create herself an icy slope to move her ball close to the cup without needing to try too hard. Impressed by everyone's performance, the master caddy offers to take them to the "Tenth Hole of Doom", which turns out to be located in a windy canyon, with the putting green standing high above them on a small platform. Any ball that fails to go into the cup here will fall into the valley below, making this course particularly hard. The master caddy offers to demonstrate, pulling out a {{i|Poké Ball}} from his golf club bag and sending out a {{p|Krabby}} to be used as his club, much to everyone's bafflement. The odd strategy appears to work, but just then, the wind picks up, pushing the flying ball down into the valley. Rotom realizes that the master caddy just showed them an example of how to fail, which he confirms to be true, saying that even the best of players can end up like this after just one misstep. He then challenges Kahili to do this challenge, as she's a pro golfer. Despite Rotom saying that the odds of getting the ball into the tenth hole are almost nonexistent, Kahili accepts the challenge.

As Kahili and Touckey prepare for their swing, Ash and {{ashcl}} give encouragements to her from the background, and she thanks them all for their moral support. Filled with confidence, she strikes the ball as hard as she can, and Touckey uses Tailwind to speed the ball toward the green. However, the wind in the canyon whips up again, and the ball starts falling back. Not hesitating for a second, Kahili picks up Touckey by its legs and aims it at the falling ball. Touckey's beak starts heating up, and Kahili commands it to use {{m|Beak Blast}}, firing a massive beam that sends the ball hurtling back towards the green, successfully landing it in the cup. As everyone else celebrates Kahili's success, the master caddy walks away, saying to himself that there is nothing left for him to teach her at this hole, and that he'll be waiting for her at the "Eleventh Hole of Doom".

Later, Ash and his classmates are all following Kahili's newest competition on [[television]] from their respective homes. She successfully pulls off her final putt and wins the competition, much to everyone's delight. She thanks everyone at the Pokémon School for reminding her of how fun it was playing when she was just starting out as well, happily holding up her new trophy.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} meet [[Kahili]] for the first time.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Kahili]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM110.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Kahili]]
* [[Hobbes]]
* [[Mimo]]
* [[Sophocles's parents|Sophocles's father]]
* [[Master caddy]]
* {{tc|Golfer}}s
* Reporters
* Cameraman

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM110.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Toucannon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{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|Brionne}} ({{OP|Lana|Brionne}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Toucannon}} ([[Kahili]]'s; Touckey)
* {{p|Krabby}} ([[Master caddy]]'s)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Diglett}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; multiple)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; multiple)
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Spinarak}} (×2)
* {{p|Sandygast}} (×3)
* {{p|Poliwag}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which sport do we play in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Professor Kukui}}
** Choices: PokéGolf, Poké-Ping Pong, PokéSoccer, PokéRugby
** Answer: PokéGolf
* The English dub was released on [[Google Play]] on June 9, 2019, on the [[iTunes Store]] on June 10, 2019, and on Amazon Video on June 24, 2019, 20, 19, and five days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* When {{Ash}} hits the golf ball for the first time, his face resembles that of the protagonist Sarumaru Sarutani from the anime series ''Pro Golfer Saru'', while Professor Kukui, {{an|Mallow}}, and {{an|Kiawe}}'s faces resemble those of other characters from the same series.
* As of this episode, the entire [[Alola]] [[Elite Four]] roster has appeared in the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, though none of them are confirmed to be Elite Four members as of yet.
** This also marks the first time the Elite Four rosters of both the original paired versions of a given [[generation]] and the follow-up "upper version" games appeared in the same [[series]].
* In Japanese, Kahili's Toucannon is named after Katsuo—the father of its voice actor, Sunshine Ikezaki.<ref name="Poke Times Twitter">[https://twitter.com/poke_times/status/1099602357833396225 Twitter - Poké Times on Katsuo's name] (in Japanese)</ref>
* The [[master caddy]] using {{p|Krabby}} as a golf club is a pun, since Krabby's Japanese name "Crab" and the word "club" are pronounced the same way in Japanese ('''クラブ''' ''Kurabu'').
* At the end of the episode, Touckey notices and pushes away an apparition of the master caddy, [[breaking the fourth wall]].
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} narrate the preview for the [[SM111|next episode]].

===Errors===
* When Kahili and Touckey see the baseball coming towards them and Kahili hits it away, they go from standing on a grassy terrain to a grassy and dirt-covered terrain with trees surrounding them, to standing on the [[Pokémon School]]'s track field, and then to where they were originally shown.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可高爾夫，一杆進洞！|Pokégolf, Hole in One!}}
|nl={{tt|Je ogen op de bal houden!|Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!}}
|pt_br={{tt|De olho na bola!|An eye on the ball!}}
|he={{tt|!להתרכז בכדור|Focus on the Ball!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Mantén los ojos en la bola!|Keep your eyes on the ball!}}
}}

==References==
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[[Category:Episodes written by Masahiro Ōkubo]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kaori Higuchi]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Fumihiro Ueno]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Takashi Shinohara]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]

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SM109

2019-11-01T16:30:29Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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title_en=A Grand Debut! |
title_ja=しまクイーン誕生！サトシの大試練！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Birth of an Island Queen! Satoshi's Grand Trial!! |
broadcast_jp=February 17, 2019 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|109}}
* {{BMGf|267243|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|267544|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|269486|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''A Grand Debut!''' (Japanese: '''しまクイーン誕生！サトシの大試練！！''' ''The Birth of an {{tt|Island Queen|Island Kahuna}}! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}'s Grand Trial!!'') is the 109th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,048th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 17, 2019 and in the United States on June 22, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Hapu is the new kahuna of Poni Island! After her confirmation ceremony, she agrees to battle Ash in a grand trial. It’s a one-on-one match between Mudsdale and Pikachu, with Kiawe as referee!

As a Ground-type Pokémon, Mudsdale is immune to Pikachu’s Electric-type attacks. On top of that, its Ability raises its defense every time it gets hit! Things are looking dire for our hero when Pikachu maneuvers Mudsdale to the edge of the battlefield—where it gets completely soaked by a wave. And since water conducts electricity, Ash and Pikachu win their fourth grand trial with a devastating Z-Move, and Ash gets a new Z-Crystal: Steelium Z!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} have gathered at the [[Ruins of Hope]] to witness [[Hapu]]'s [[Island Kahuna]] inauguration ceremony. As {{an|Kiawe}} warns everyone else to be quiet, he yells at {{Rotom}} for taking [[Photography|snapshots]] of the ceremony, only to be shushed himself by the girls for shouting. Hapu, wearing a blue dress, kneels at the ruin's altar and begins to dance for {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}}. As Hapu twirls around, Tapu Fini emerges from the nearby water to witness her performance. Hapu soon removes her [[Z-Ring]] from her wrist and pledges her desire to look over [[Poni Island]] and its surrounds. Tapu Fini sprinkles the Z-Ring with some mystical water and causes several water spouts to rise from the ruin's canals to officiate Hapu as the Poni Island Kahuna. Tapu Fini soon leaves the area, and Hapu's attention quickly turns to her [[Island challenge|grand trial]] against Ash.

Hapu walks everyone over to the [[Poni Breaker Coast]] and points out an ancient battlefield that has begun to emerge from the low tide. Hapu announces that the battlefield will be the site of Ash's grand trial against her and {{p|Mudsdale}}. Ash agrees to the one-on-one conditions before Hapu flies off on her {{p|Golurk}}. While they wait for the tide to recede, Ash and his classmates spend their time at the beach. {{an|Lillie}} and {{an|Mallow}} watch [[Snowy]] and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}} play in the waves. Ash's attention turns to {{AP|Lycanroc}} as it eagerly digs in the sand to reveal something buried, and to Ash's surprise it is his {{AP|Rowlet}}. Suddenly, {{TP|Lana|Brionne}} splashes Ash in the face, and this quickly escalates into a water fight. As Ash steps backwards he accidentally tramples {{AP|Pikachu}}, causing himself, {{an|Lana}} and her Pokémon to receive a powerful electric shock. Meanwhile, Kiawe and {{an|Sophocles}} lay in the shade at they discuss which Pokémon Ash will choose for his grand trial battle against Hapu.
[[File:SM109 Ash VS Hapu.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash facing Hapu]]
By nightfall, the ocean is at low tide and the battlefield is now fully exposed. Ash's classmates watch from the grandstand and are surprised by Ash's choice of Pikachu because of the [[type]] disadvantage. Before the grand trial begins, Hapu recites a prayer to Tapu Fini and on her request, Kiawe assumes the role of [[Battle judge|referee]] and calls for the challenge to start. Hapu orders the first move, {{m|High Horsepower}}. Pikachu lands the first strike with a {{m|Quick Attack}}. While Mudsdale is stopped in its tracks, its {{a|Stamina}} [[Ability]] is also triggered, leading to an increase in its {{stat|Defense}}. Pikachu lands another two Quick Attacks, and Mudsdale's defenses continue to rise. Musdale approaches with another High Horsepower, and Pikachu rushes in with Quick Attack. Ash has Pikachu swap to an {{m|Iron Tail}}, but he is sent flying from Mudsdale's {{m|Double Kick}}. Hapu asks Ash about his next move, and Ash replies that he always fights with full power. Ash's determination leads Hapu to step up the grand trial's stakes, ordering Mudsdale to use {{m|Bulldoze}}. Pikachu is knocked back by the seismic wave, which also causes a pillar to fall into the ocean and subsequently splash Ash's friends. Pikachu manages to dodge the follow-up Bulldoze attacks, but the sheer power causes some of the battlefield's surrounding pillars to collapse.

Hapu has quickly honed into Ash's evasion technique and begins to perform {{m|Tectonic Rage}}. The powerful [[Z-Move]] causes a giant fissure to split the ground and Pikachu falls as well. Pikachu manages to gain some footing on the debris, but Mudsdale, who is surrounded in an orange light, is on Pikachu's trail. Mudsdale soon catches up to Pikachu and sends him twirling into the air. Hapu's Pokémon emerges from the fissure before it seals shut. Meanwhile, as Pikachu begins his descent to the battlefield, Ash calls for an {{m|Electroweb}} to soften the landing. The electric webbing stretches over the tops of the battlefield's pillars, but the heightened tension of the threads causes Pikachu to bounce off the Electroweb and into the water. Pikachu soon swims back to the trial site unfazed. Ash considers a counterattack strategy as he thinks back to the afternoon, in which Pikachu earlier struck everyone with an electric attack. Ash orders Pikachu to bounce off the pillars with Quick Attack, and he evades Mudsdale's {{m|Stomp}}ing in the process. Ash then calls for Pikachu to stop. Hapu then sees that Pikachu is cornered and orders Mudsdale to use Bulldoze. Pikachu quickly bounds off a nearby pillar, and Mudsdale's attack causes the pillar to collapse. The resulting wake drenches Mudsdale in seawater.

Pikachu follows up with an Electroweb which ensnares and appears to be causing Mudsdale some pain. Rotom performs some analysis and reports that the seawater on Mudsdale has induced the effects of the move {{m|Soak}}, effectively changing Mudsdale's to a pure {{type|Water}} Pokémon. With Mudsdale now susceptible to electric attacks, Ash has Pikachu perform {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}. The blinding Z-Move leaves Mudsdale unable to {{pkmn|battle}}, and Kiawe declares Ash the winner of the grand trial. Hapu quickly recalls Mudsdale to its {{i|Poké Ball}} before she commends Ash on his unconventional strategy. She then carries over a chest filled with a complete set of elemental [[Z-Crystal]]s and asks Ash to select only one. Ash asks for Pikachu's opinion, and he goes on to pick the [[Steelium Z]]. Everyone hears singing and soon notice that Tapu Fini is flying overhead. As Ash attempts to thank the island deity he trips over and falls into the ocean. Ash soon emerges from the water with his Steelium Z still in hand.

The following morning, {{an|Professor Kukui}} has arrived to pick up his students. The class thanks [[Nurse Joy]] for caring for them, and she reports to Kukui that everyone completed their assignments. As Kukui goes to asks about their topics, each student quickly informs him of their latest ventures while on Poni Island. Kukui is rather impressed by his students' progress. Suddenly, Hapu and her Golurk land in time to see Ash and his classmates leave. She presents them with several Poni radishes and agrees to battle Ash the next time he visits the island. Hapu and Nurse Joy wave goodbye to the class as they cruise back to [[Melemele Island]]. Inside the ship's cargo hold, several {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan}} have also hopped aboard, unbeknownst to anyone.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash Steelium Z.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Steelium Z]]
* [[Hapu]] officially becomes the new [[Island Kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]].
* {{Ash}} battles Hapu in the Poni Island [[Island challenge|grand trial]] and wins, clearing his final grand trial in [[Alola]].
* Hapu offers Ash a [[type]]-specific [[Z-Crystal]] of his choice as his prize. {{AP|Pikachu}} picks the [[Steelium Z]].
* Ash and {{ashcl}} reunite with {{an|Professor Kukui}} and return to [[Melemele Island]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM109.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Hapu]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM109.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Shaymin}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Brionne}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{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|Brionne}} ({{OP|Lana|Brionne}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Golurk}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Mudsdale}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Tapu Fini}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini|anime}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Oricorio}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}; ×3)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which Pokémon do I use in [[Hapu]]'s [[Island challenge|grand trial]] in today's episode?''
** Host: {{Ash}}
** Choices: {{AP|Lycanroc}}, {{AP|Torracat}}, {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}
** Answer: Pikachu
* The English dub was released on [[Google Play]] on June 1, 2019, on the [[iTunes Store]] on June 2, 2019, and on [[Amazon Video]] on June 3, 2019, 21, 20, and 19 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}}.
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}, the [[Caddie Expert]], {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Ash all narrate the preview for the [[SM110|next episode]].
* The original preview for this episode included {{Rotom}} next to {{an|Kiawe}} during the shot where Kiawe tells Ash to do his best, but in the episode proper, Rotom is not seen in said shot.
* This episode's English dub title is similar to ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]'' and ''[[XY101|A Dancing Debut!]]''.
* The method Ash uses to defeat {{p|Mudsdale}} (covering it in water, making it susceptible to Pikachu's {{type|Electric}} attacks) is similar to the method he used to defeat {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. However, in that episode, it happened by accident, whereas Ash does it on purpose on this occasion.
** It is also similar to the method Ash used to damage [[Pryce's Piloswine]] with Electric-type [[move]]s in ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]''.

===Errors===
* After Kiawe is initially shown in his usual swim shorts, his shorts change color to look like the usual shorts that he wears.

===Dub edits===
* The kanji for "grand trial" used in the Japanese VS screen was changed to "VS".

==In other languages==
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SM108

2019-11-01T14:04:38Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=SM107 |
prevtitle=Run, Heroes, Run! |
nextcode=SM109 |
nexttitle=A Grand Debut! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=SM108 |
altepcode=EP1047 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Memories in the Mist! |
title_ja=カプ・レヒレの霧の中で |
title_ja_trans=Inside Kapu-Rehire's Mist|
broadcast_jp=February 10, 2019 |
broadcast_us=May 25, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} May 26, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes}} June 3, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} June 15, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|108}}
* {{BMGf|266926|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|267419|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|269350|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Memories in the Mist!''' (Japanese: '''カプ・レヒレの霧の中で''' ''Inside {{tt|Kapu-Rehire|Tapu Fini}}'s Mist'') is the 108th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,047th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 10, 2019 and in the United States on June 15, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As our heroes wrap up their Poni Island research projects, they become enveloped in a strange mist. Hapu says the mist, created by Tapu Fini, lets people and Pokémon reunite with loved ones who have passed on. Ash and Torracat meet up with Stoutland, and Mallow has an emotional reunion with her late mother. Worried about her friends, Hapu confronts Tapu Fini, who reunites her with her late grandfather and recognizes her as the new island kahuna! When the mist clears, Lillie and Gladion wonder why they didn’t see their late father—and they’re shocked when Hapu tells them that he must still be alive somewhere!

==Plot==
As {{ashcl|the group}} admires {{an|Kiawe}}'s new [[Flyinium Z]] from {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}}, {{Ash}} spots a book on a nearby bookshelf, its front cover featuring the mysterious man he and Kiawe met yesterday. The pair takes a closer look, and [[Hapu]] says it is her grandfather [[Sofu]]. Hapu then explains the rumors that Tapu Fini has the ability to summon the spirits of the departed. The confession takes {{an|Mallow}} by surprise, though only {{an|Lana}} notices this. {{an|Lillie}} then adds that {{an|Gladion}} was hoping to see [[Mohn|their father]]. Hapu warns that people have not returned from Tapu Fini's mist, saying the prospect of meeting a loved one and having to say goodbye a second time may be too painful. When Mallow suddenly leaves, Lana explains [[Mallow's mother]] fell ill and passed away before leaving to find Mallow.

Mallow and Lana talk things over on a park bench. Mallow says she doesn't wish to see her mother again as she begins to reminisce about the past. While walking through a forest with her mother, who had recently left the hospital, they came across a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Bounsweet}}, which Mallow's mother {{pkmn2|caught}} on her behalf. Soon after, Mallow's mother was readmitted to the hospital. Mallow tearfully admits that she declared her hatred for her mother's incessant apologies, and that it was the last thing she said to her before her mother passed away. Lana puts her arm around Mallow's shoulder and comforts her friend as Tapu Fini watches from afar. Later, Hapu leads everyone to her home at [[Ancient Poni Path]] for a visit. Mallow apologizes to {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} for worrying her and assures everyone else that she is fine.

Elsewhere, Gladion is busy {{pkmn|training}} his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} and {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} when a peculiar mist begins to drift in. Hapu and the others find themselves caught up in it as well and are separated. Lillie soon finds Gladion within the mist. Hapu informs Kiawe, Lana, and {{an|Sophocles}} that this must be Tapu Fini's mist and that the others might be trapped within it. Meanwhile, Ash and {{AP|Torracat}} encounter the latter's old friend {{an|Stoutland}}, who teaches Torracat how to use {{m|Fire Blast}}. As for Mallow, she comes across her mother, embraces her, and tearfully apologizes for her last words to her, but her mother admits that she should have thanked her instead. The comments lead several [[Gracidea]] flowers to bloom around them, and Mallow thanks her mother for her life and the friend she has in Tsareena.

Meanwhile, Hapu sets off on her {{p|Mudsdale}} alone in search of everyone else, but they instead reach the [[Ruins of Hope]]. Hapu dives into the rock pool and reaches the shrine altar to confront Tapu Fini. She orders it to return Ash, Lillie, and Mallow before it is too late, but becomes frustrated when the island guardian performs a seemingly idle dance. Hapu sends out her {{p|Golurk}} and orders it to use {{m|Flash Cannon}}; the attack almost strikes Tapu Fini when it seems to dissipate. Hapu's grandfather then appears and informs her that Tapu Fini has accepted her as the new [[Poni Island]] [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] because of her heartfelt gesture to save her friends. Tapu Fini then lets out a shrill cry, causing the mist to clear. With that, Stoutland and Mallow's mother disappear, but not before they give their last goodbyes. Mallow then encounters a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Shaymin}} in some nearby grass.

At Hapu's radish garden patch, Mallow returns to her classmates with Shaymin, and {{Rotom}} informs her that it is a [[Mythical Pokémon]]. Upon hearing Rotom's [[Pokédex]] entry data, Mallow asks Shaymin to stay with her until the upcoming Gracidea season, and Shaymin agrees. Mallow informs everyone that she saw her mother, while Ash says that he saw Stoutland. Lillie and Gladion, however, are disappointed to not have seen their father. Hapu arrives and says this must mean he is still alive somewhere. The siblings are shocked by this revelation and realize that they should inform {{an|Lusamine}} immediately. Before Gladion leaves, however, Hapu reveals Tapu Fini recognizes her as the new Island Kahuna. Ash eagerly asks for a [[Island challenge|grand trial]] against Hapu, but she tells him that she must first attend a ritual to formally receive the title. However, she is more than happy to battle Ash once the ritual is over.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{an|Kiawe}} find out that the old man they met in the [[SM107|previous episode]] was [[Hapu]]'s grandfather, [[Sofu]].
* {{an|Mallow}} reveals how her [[Mallow's Tsareena|Bounsweet]] was {{pkmn2|caught}}.
* [[Ash's Torracat]] briefly reunites with its mentor {{an|Stoutland}}, who is revealed to have passed away.
* Ash's Torracat learns {{m|Fire Blast}}.
* {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}} accepts Hapu as the new [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]].
* 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.
* {{an|Lillie}} and {{an|Gladion}} learn that [[Mohn|their father]] is still alive somewhere, and Gladion leaves to inform {{an|Lusamine}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM108.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} (flashback)
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Sofu]] (image; ghost)
* [[Abe]] (flashback)
* [[Mallow's mother]] (flashback; ghost)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM108.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Golbat}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Tapu Fini}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Ash|Litten}}; flashback)
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Bounsweet}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}}; flashback)
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Golurk}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Mudsdale}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Stoutland}} ({{an|Stoutland|anime}}; ghost)
* {{p|Tapu Fini}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Where do we spend the night in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Mallow}}
** Choices: The ship at the [[Seafolk Village|port]], [[Pokémon Center]], [[Hapu]]'s house, [[Altar of the Sunne]]
** Answer: Hapu's house
* The English dub was released on [[Google Play]] on May 25, 2019, on the [[iTunes Store]] on May 26, 2019, and on [[Amazon Video]] on June 3, 2019, 21, 20, and 12 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Shaymin}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', nearly seven years earlier.
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, Mallow, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{Rotom}} narrate the preview for the [[SM109|next episode]].
* [[Lana's Brionne]] remains in its {{i|Poké Ball}} throughout this episode.
* There is no dialogue during the first half of the [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment.
* The [[Notebook of the Heart|ending animation]] is updated to include {{p|Shaymin}}.
* Music from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' is used as background music.

===Errors===
* In one scene in the [[dub]], after [[Hapu]] says "I see", her mouth moves but no sound comes out.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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SM107

2019-10-31T18:41:40Z

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epcode=SM107 |
altepcode=EP1046 |
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title_en=Run, Heroes, Run! |
title_ja=走れカキ！己を超えて！！ |
title_ja_trans=Run Kaki! Surpass Yourself!! |
broadcast_jp=February 3, 2019 |
broadcast_us=May 18, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} May 22, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes and Google Play}} June 8, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|107}}
* {{BMGf|266927|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|267310|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|269265|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Run, Heroes, Run!''' (Japanese: '''走れカキ！己を超えて！！''' ''Run {{tt|Kaki|Kiawe}}! Surpass Yourself!!'') is the 107th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,046th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 3, 2019, in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2019, and in the United States on June 8, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and Kiawe set off to challenge Tapu Fini to a grand trial, but when they get no response, they decide to battle each other to attract its attention. When the battle gets out of hand and starts to damage the surrounding ruins, Ash finds himself trapped in an energy field as punishment, and a mysterious old man tells Kiawe he must return with a scale from Tapu Lele to rescue his friend. Kiawe completes his quest just in time—and when Tapu Fini appears and gives him a Z-Crystal, it becomes clear that this was Kiawe’s grand trial!

Meanwhile, Mallow has been working with Hapu to develop new recipes using Poni Radishes. Two more research projects completed!

==Plot==
Having seen off [[Ida]] and [[Kanoa]], {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} return to the [[Pokémon Center]] for a breakfast prepared by {{an|Mallow}}. {{Rotom}} announces that {{an|Lana}} and {{an|Sophocles}} have achieved their goals for their research projects, and encourages everyone else to do their best. Like Ash, {{an|Kiawe}} declares that he wants to battle {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}} to prove his skills. Ash then invites Kiawe to join him in the search for the guardian deity. Kiawe adds that they will first have to pay their respects at the [[Ruins of Hope]].

Later, Mallow, {{an|Lillie}}, and Sophocles visit [[Hapu]] at [[Ancient Poni Path|her home]]. Mallow presents Hapu with an array of food made from Hapu's own [[Poni Island]] radishes. Hapu agrees to taste test the cooking after Mallow explains that she hopes to put the Poni radish dishes on [[Aina's Kitchen|her family's restaurant]] menu. Before she digs in, Hapu confesses that radishes taste best when they are unprocessed, and she offers Sophocles a fresh radish to prove her point.

Meanwhile, Ash and Kiawe make their way through [[Poni Breaker Coast]] and towards the island ruins. This soon turns into a speed walking competition followed by a foot race. The pair soon reach the finish line, a large rock, at the same time. Rotom goes on to verify that the two boys did in fact tie. The pair then reach the entrance to the Ruins of Hope, however the ruins are submerged by the high tide. Kiawe begins to pray in an attempt to get Tapu Fini's attention, but he is interrupted by Ash's direct battle challenge. Ash then offers Kiawe a battle, and explains that Tapu Fini appeared during his match against {{an|Gladion}} [[SM105|the other day]]. Kiawe is pumped and challenges Ash to a heated [[Double Battle]]. Elsewhere, Lana continues {{pkmn|training}} her Pokémon. Lana has {{TP|Lana|Brionne}} make a large enough water balloon that she and [[Sandy]] are able to enter it. The bubble soon fails, so Lana has Brionne continue to practice. Over at Hapu's house, Hapu is amazed by the deliciousness of Mallow's simmered radish. Before she takes another bite, Hapu declares that she has more work to perform, so Mallow and the others offer their assistance.

Ash and Kiawe begin their Double Battle. Ash commands {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Quick Attack}} on [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] and orders {{AP|Torracat}} to strike {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} with a {{m|Fire Fang}}. Turtonator and Marowak counter with {{m|Dragon Tail}} and {{m|Iron Head}} respectively. Ash has Pikachu ensnare Kiawe's Pokémon in an {{m|Electroweb}}. Turtonator, however, uses {{m|Shell Trap}} to escape the Electroweb and evades Torracat's {{m|Flame Charge}}. Pikachu manages to intercept Marowak's {{m|Bonemerang}} with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Torracat attempts to attack Turtonator with an {{m|Ember}} attack, but the [[move]] is soon overwhelmed by Turtonator's {{m|Flamethrower}} which also sends Torracat into a nearby cliff. Torracat bounces back and lands at Ash's feet seemingly uninjured. Ash then orders Torracat to use {{m|Revenge}} as Pikachu goes in for an {{m|Iron Tail}}. Turtonator swivels its back towards Torracat and uses Shell Trap to repel it. Pikachu's Iron Tail then collides with Marowak's {{m|Shadow Bone}} to a detonating effect. The two pause the battle to admire each other's strength, but then a mysterious mist rolls in. The pair decide to investigate, and soon Ash shouts out in shock at something. Meanwhile, Hapu shows Sophocles and the others how to harvest Poni radish. She informs the group that because of their long shape, Poni radishes must be pulled upwards to avoid breaking them. As instructed, {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} harvests a radish without any trouble.

Kiawe soon finds his Pokémon and Ash trapped in an odd blue sphere. He attempts to barge his way through, but is repelled several times. Soon, Tapu Fini and an old man, [[Sofu]], appear. Sofu scolds Kiawe for harming the sacred ground around the Ruins of Hope. Ash and Kiawe attempt to explain themselves, but neither Tapu Fini nor Sofu are accepting of their excuses. Tapu Fini sends out a beam of water to Kiawe, and gives him a water clock on his wrist. Sofu instructs Kiawe to collect scales from {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele}} in order to quell Tapu Fini's rage. The catch, however, is that when the water in the water clock has all moved to the other side the time is up and Ash and the others will suffer the consequences for their sins. Kiawe realizes the scope of the situation and accepts its difficult conditions. He then calls out his {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} to fly him to [[Akala Island]], the location of Tapu Lele.

Back on the Ancient Poni Path, Hapu admits that all of Mallow's cooking was delicious. Mallow is pleased by Hapu’s review, then asks if she knows any traditional Poni cuisine. Under Hapu's instruction, Mallow goes on to cook up a dish of fluffy radish, a dish that Hapu's grandfather used to prepare for Hapu. Hapu is pleasantly surprised and the small fritters instantly remind her of her childhood.

Kiawe soon lands at the Akala Island trial site and calls out to Tapu Lele. The guardian deity appears and uses {{m|Psychic Terrain}} to control the situation. Tapu Lele challenges Charizard to a battle, and Kiawe accepts the challenge. Charizard's Flamethrower is dispersed by Tapu Lele's {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. As Charizard approaches with a {{m|Slash}} attack, Tapu Lele blocks its opponent's attack and send it towards the ground. While Charizard manages to break its fall with a {{m|Fire Punch}}, Tapu Lele forces Charizard into a nearby cliff. The resulting collision sends a large block towards Kiawe, but Charizard manages to recover and rescues Kiawe. Charizard then soars into the air as Tapu Lele giggles and maniacally uses Dazzling Gleam. As Charizard ascends into a sharp climb, one of the Dazzling Gleam attacks clips its wing and Charizard begins to fall. Kiawe then remembers a time when he was training alongside [[Kiawe's grandfather|his grandfather]]. He and his grandfather rode on Charizard, and just before they hit [[Wela Volcano Park|Wela Volcano]], Kiawe's grandfather ordered Charizard to use {{m|Aerial Ace}} to begin a new ascent. With his grandfather's advice in mind, Kiawe orders Charizard to use Aerial Ace, and the pair narrowly avoid hitting the ground and return to a sharp climb into the sky. The maneuver forces Tapu Lele to have to withdraw into its protective shell to avoid its own Dazzling Gleam attacks. The strategy impresses Tapu Lele, and the island guardian gives Kiawe some of its scales before twirling away.

Back at Poni Breaker Coast, Ash and the Pokémon are released from their orb prison. Sofu tells Ash that they're free to go, under the condition that Kiawe takes their place. He then adds that Kiawe abandoned them and will not return. Ash rebukes Sofu's claims and decides to stay put while he waits for Kiawe to return. Kiawe manages to make landfall just as Charizard collapses from its exhaustive efforts. He makes a run towards the Ruins of Hope, fully aware that the water clock is running out of time.

Over at Hapu's, Lillie and the others thank Hapu for her hospitality and they promise to catch up again soon. As the trio leaves, Hapu calls out her {{p|Golurk}} and {{p|Mudsdale}}, though she declines to admit that she was simply feeling lonely. Later, Kiawe wills himself to overcome his limits and he reaches Tapu Fini in time to deliver Tapu Lele's scales Pokemon and Ash are happy to see Kiawe, and Sofu declares that Kiawe barely made it. Tapu Fini waves its arms in the air, causing Charizard to emerge from its {{i|Poké Ball}}. The island guardian then uses the retrieved scales to help Charizard recover, and the {{t|Fire}} type instantly feels the relief. Tapu Fini also gives Kiawe a [[Flyinium Z]] for his efforts. Sofu notes that Charizard knows Aerial Ace, he then adds that the Z Crystal will help Charizard to truly spread its wings. Kiawe is curious as to how the old man knows about Charizard's Aerial Ace, but the old man simply dismisses Kiawe's query. Kiawe and Charizard go on to perform {{m|Supersonic Skystrike}}. Rotom, wearing its Detective [[Laki]] wig, deduces that the day's events were likely a [[island challenge|trial]] set up for Kiawe by Tapu Fini. Ash and Kiawe look around and quickly notice that the fog has faded, and both Tapu Fini and the old man have vanished into thin air. Sofu and his old friend, Kiawe's grandfather, look down on Kiawe and Ash from a cliff and smile before vanishing into the ether.

==Major events==

[[File:Flyinium Z anime.png|thumb|220px|Tapu Fini giving Kiawe a Flyinium Z]]
* [[Kiawe's Charizard]] is revealed to know {{m|Slash}}, {{m|Fire Punch}}, and {{m|Aerial Ace}}.
* {{an|Kiawe}} clears a [[Island challenge|trial]] set up for him by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}}, receiving a [[Flyinium Z]] from it as a reward.
* Kiawe and Charizard perform {{m|Supersonic Skystrike}} for the first time.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Sofu]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM107.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Sofu]] (ghost)
* [[Kiawe's grandfather]] (ghost; flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM107.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Vikavolt}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Brionne}} ({{OP|Lana|Brionne}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Golurk}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Mudsdale}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Tapu Lele}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Fini}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which one do I battle in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Choices: {{p|Tapu Koko}}, {{p|Tapu Lele}}, {{p|Tapu Bulu}}, {{p|Tapu Fini}}
** Answer: Tapu Lele
* The English dub was released on [[Amazon Video]] on May 18, 2019 and on the [[iTunes Store]] and [[Google Play]] on May 22, 2019, 21 and 17 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include [[Lana's Brionne]] and [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]].
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, Kiawe, {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Lillie}}, and {{an|Mallow}} narrate the preview for the [[SM108|next episode]].
* The Japanese title and premise of this episode is a reference to the 1940 short story {{wp|Run, Melos!}}.
** Some of the shots of Kiawe running are similar to the movie adaptation.
* The English title possibly comes from the 1994 comedy-drama film ''{{wp|Forrest Gump}}'' with the tagline ''Run, Forrest, Run!''.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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SM106

2019-10-21T20:34:48Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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altepcode=EP1045 |
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title_en=Evolving Research! |
title_ja=海あり谷あり！ポケモン進化大特訓！！ |
title_ja_trans=We Have a Sea and We Have a Valley! Great Intensive Pokémon Evolution Training!!|
broadcast_jp=January 27, 2019 |
broadcast_us=May 18, 2019{{tt|*|Amazon Video}} May 20, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes}} May 22, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} June 1, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
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scenarion=1 |
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* {{BMGf|266925|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|267176|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|269264|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Evolving Research!''' (Japanese: '''海あり谷あり！ポケモン進化大特訓！！''' ''We Have a Sea and We Have a Valley! Great Intensive Pokémon Evolution Training!!'') is the 106th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,045th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 27, 2019, in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2019, and in the United States on June 1, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As our heroes continue their research projects, Sophocles wants to help Charjabug evolve. The pair set off to Vast Poni Canyon and encounter Horacio, who wants his own Charjabug to evolve first. But when Horacio ends up in danger, Sophocles’s Charjabug springs into rescue mode and evolves into Vikavolt!

Meanwhile, Lana has her heart set on training, but she’s disappointed because her mentor, Ida, is about to depart Poni Island. Still, Popplio and Sandy have fun playing with Ida’s Primarina, and when Lana decides to show Ida what she’s capable of, Popplio evolves into Brionne! As congratulations, Ida gives Lana her own Primarium Z and encourages her to continue training.

==Plot==
At the [[Poni Island]] [[Pokémon Center]], everyone declares their plans to continue working on their individual papers. {{Ash}} encounters Hapu again, following her declination of his request to battle, and she explains that she arrived to deliver everyone some of her homegrown Poni radishes. Hapu then asks what everyone is planning on doing and {{an|Sophocles}} replies that he is heading to [[Vast Poni Canyon]] to hopefully [[Evolution|evolve]] his {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}}. {{an|Kiawe}} queries his friend's logic, but Hapu quickly dismisses Kiawe's doubts and adds that old stories state that Charjabug are known to evolve around Vast Poni Canyon. Ash and Kiawe are excited and decide to travel with Sophocles to watch Charjabug evolve.

{{an|Lana}} sees [[Ida]] and greets her as she pulls into [[Seafolk Village]]. She then formally introduces [[Sandy]] to Ida and her boyfriend [[Kanoa]]. Afterwards, she learns Ida's {{p|Brionne}} evolved into a {{p|Primarina}}. Ash and the others join Lana on the pier and are also amazed by Primarina. {{Rotom}} goes on to scan it into its system before Ida showcases Primarina's melodic water balloon display. Lana is enchanted by Primarina's control and asks Ida to train her, though Ida is seemingly unsure. Kanoa then spots Hapu amongst the children and congratulates her on finally making some friends, but Hapu tells him that Ash and {{ashcl}} are simply acquaintances. Ida informs everyone that she and Kanoa will be setting off the following morning to entertain crowds in other [[region]]s with their water performances.

Later, Ash, Kiawe and Hapu travel with Sophocles to Vast Poni Canyon, while {{an|Mallow}} and {{an|Lillie}} accompany Lana as she trains with Ida on [[Poni Beach]]. During their travels through Vast Poni Canyon, Ash and the others face off against several unruly [[wild Pokémon]]. Sophocles battles a wild {{p|Golduck}} with Charjabug, who uses {{m|Discharge}}, but {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} jumps in to absorb the attack and strikes Golduck instead. Sophocles scolds Togedemaru, but she simply bounces around in excitement. The group soon approaches a cave entrance, and as Sophocles searches for his next challenge, he then spots [[Horacio]] with his brothers {{OBP|Dana|SM041}} and [[Yansu]]. Ash initially doesn't recognize the trio, but Sophocles tells him that they [[SM041|competed against them]] in the [[Charjabug race]]. Like Sophocles, Horacio is hoping to evolve his Charjabug into a {{p|Vikavolt}}. Horacio then declares that he will be the first to evolve his Charjabug, and adds that he simply needs to obtain a "Bug Stone". Rotom scans its system and declares that the item doesn't exist, but Horacio insists it does and admits that his father paid good money to obtain the top-secret information. Sophocles then challenges Horacio, and they agree that whoever evolves their respective Charjabug first, without any assistance, will win. Sophocles leaves Togedemaru in Ash's care as he ventures deeper into the Vast Poni Canyon.

Horacio walks ahead, though Sophocles soon struggles in the dark cave system because of his fear. His concerns are quickly eased as Charjabug offers some of its electricity to make a bright light. Sophocles is touched by the gesture, he then remembers he has a light on his device and turns it on instead. The strong magnetic field is disorientating Sophocles GPS system, and the pair soon come to a stop in front of a cave wall. Later, Sophocles approaches a swarm of {{p|Golbat}}, but Charjabug quickly steps in front to intervene. Charjabug tangles the Pokémon in a {{m|String Shot}} and follows up with a Discharge attack, allowing it and Sophocles to continue on their way. There, the pair spot Horacio and his Charjabug begin to cross a rope bridge. Sophocles calls out to Horacio, but the bridge snaps, leaving Horacio and his Charjabug desperately holding on. Sophocles is stares in shock, then suddenly his Charjabug evolves into a {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}.

With its new wings, Vikavolt zips over and rescues Horacio and his Charjabug. Horacio is still set on grabbing the so-called "Bug Stone", and Sophocles's Vikavolt flies over and retrieves an odd green item from a nearby shrine. Horacio places it on his Charjabug several times, but it doesn't evolve. Sophocles tells Horacio that the canyon's [[special magnetic field]] actually triggered his Charjabug to evolve. Kiawe and Ash become concerned and decide to rush in to find Sophocles. As they are about to enter the cave they are startled by a swarm of fleeing Golbat. Sophocles and his new Vikavolt soon emerge from the cavern's darkness to greet their friends. Horacio, on the other hand, exits the cave looking distraught from his defeat. He declares that he will train harder and will challenge Sophocles to a [[Vikavolt race]] next time they meet. Before he and his brothers set off, Horacio falls off a ledge in his haste to leave the area.

The boys and Hapu later return to the Pokémon Center by nightfall, and in time for Ida and Kanoa's farewell party. Mallow's cooking helps to make the dinner a spectacular event, and for the night's entertainment, Ida has her Primarina perform a beautiful rendition of {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}. The [[Z-Move]] encourages Lana, and she soon rushes off to train {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} further.

The following morning, Ash and his classmates wait on a pier as Kanoa and Ida are about to set off. Mallow then notices that Lana is missing, but she soon arrives on the scene. Lana has Popplio make a water balloon, and with some singing the bubble continues to grow to epic proportions. Unexpectedly, Popplio begins to glow in a blue light and evolves into {{TP|Lana|Brionne}}. In its new form, Brionne continues to control the water balloon before bursting it into a shower of sparkles. Ida is impressed by Lana and Brionne's skills, and she goes on to offer Lana a [[Primarium Z]]. Lana is initially hesitant, but Kanoa assures her that this Z-Crystal is another one that he found on the seafloor. Lana happily accepts the Z-Crystal as Ida wishes her all the best for the future. Kanoa and Ida soon set off on their journey aboard their {{p|Steelix}} vessel while Ash and his classmates wave them off.

==Major events==

[[File:Lana Primarium Z.png|thumb|220px|Lana holding the Primarium Z]]
* [[Ida]]'s {{p|Brionne}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Primarina}}.
* {{an|Sophocles}}'s {{p|Charjabug}} evolves into {{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}.
* {{an|Lana}}'s {{p|Popplio}} evolves into {{TP|Lana|Brionne}}.
* Lana receives a [[Primarium Z]] from Ida.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Meltan}}
* [[Lana's Brionne]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM106.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Ida]]
* [[Kanoa]]
* [[Horacio]]
* [[Yansu]]
* {{OBP|Dana|SM041}}
* [[Poni Island]] residents

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM106.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Primarina}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{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|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Brionne}}; evolves)
* {{p|Brionne}} ({{OP|Lana|Brionne}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}; evolves)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}})
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ([[Ida]]'s)
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Horacio|Vikavolt}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan|anime}}; ×3; debut)
* {{p|Wingull}} (×5)
* {{p|Murkrow}} (multiple)
* {{p|Hakamo-o}}
* {{p|Boldore}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Golbat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Wishiwashi}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Wishiwashi|Solo Form}}; ×5)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which of these Pokémon will evolve from {{p|Charjabug}} in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Sophocles}}
** Choices: {{p|Vikavolt}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Stakataka}}
** Answer: Vikavolt
* The English dub was released on [[Amazon Video]] on May 18, 2019, on the [[iTunes Store]] on May 20, 2019, and on [[Google Play]] on May 22, 2019, 14, 12, and 10 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* [[Your Adventure]] is used as an insert song.
* This is the first episode since ''[[AG028|Seeing is Believing!]]'', 743 episodes earlier, where two of the main characters' Pokémon evolve in the same episode.
** This is also the first time when one of those Pokémon doesn't belong to [[Jessie]].
* This episode has a similar title to [[DP132|a previous one]].
* This marks the first time in the main series where a [[Z-Move]]'s name isn't displayed on the screen while the move is being used.
* The [[Notebook of the Heart|ending animation]] is updated to include [[Lana's Brionne]] and [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]].
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, and [[Hapu]] narrate the preview for the [[SM107|next episode]].
* {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Lillie}}, [[Ida]], and [[Kanoa]] read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|he={{tt|!מחקר מתפתח|Evolving Research!}}
|ko={{tt|바다에서 협곡에서! 포켓몬 진화 대특훈!!|From the Sea and from the Valley! Great Special Pokémon Evolution Training!!}}
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SM105

2019-10-02T20:00:07Z

Samessi: /* In other languages */

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title_ja=ルガルガン決戦！サトシVSグラジオ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Decisive Lugarugan Battle! Satoshi VS Glazio!! |
broadcast_jp=January 20, 2019 |
broadcast_us=May 11, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|105}}
* {{BMGf|266904|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|267083|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|269128|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Showdown on Poni Island!''' (Japanese: '''ルガルガン決戦！サトシVSグラジオ！！''' ''Decisive {{tt|Lugarugan|Lycanroc}} Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Glazio|Gladion}}!!'') is the 105th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,044th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 20, 2019 and in the United States on May 11, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

When Hapu learns that Ash wants to battle Tapu Fini for his Poni Island grand trial, she lectures him about the true meaning of a grand trial, and Mudsdale backs it up with a tremendous kick! Ash goes flying and lands near Gladion, who’s also come to challenge the Island Guardian.

The two rivals decide to battle each other instead, in a Lycanroc showdown: Gladion’s Midnight Form versus Ash’s Dusk Form! Hapu reluctantly agrees to be the referee, and as the battle continues, she begins to understand Ash’s determination. After Gladion wins, Tapu Fini makes an appearance, and our heroes wonder if it will listen to their request…

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} continue to prepare their individual projects on [[Poni Island]]. {{an|Kiawe}} has his {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} and {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} practice some {{pkmn|battle}} techniques. {{an|Sophocles}} is in the middle of strengthening {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} before he [[Evolution|evolves]] it, while {{an|Mallow}} scours the [[Seafolk Village]] markets for new ingredients and {{an|Lana}} does some [[fishing]] while she waits for [[Ida]] to arrive. Meanwhile, {{an|Lillie}} and [[Snowy]] are busy documenting the Pokémon that live on Poni Island.

Meanwhile, Ash decides to challenge [[Hapu]], but he finds [[Ancient Poni Path|her home]] empty. Ash then sees [[Nurse Joy]] and asks if she knows where Hapu is. Nurse Joy replies that she might be at the [[Ruins of Hope]]. At the ancient ruins, Hapu is praying at the altar, hoping to hear [[Sofu|her grandfather]]'s voice for guidance. Hapu declares that she wants to be the Poni [[Island Kahuna]] and does not understand why {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}} has not ordained her into the role yet. Her pleas, however, remain unanswered. Meanwhile, Lillie spots a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Trumbeak}} and takes a [[photography|photograph]] of it, followed by a {{p|Gumshoos}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, and a sleeping {{p|Granbull}}. Snowy runs off after sensing something, and leads Lillie to her older brother {{an|Gladion}}, who is training with his Pokémon.

Meanwhile, Hapu returns to her {{p|Mudsdale}}'s side disappointed to have not received any answer as the tide rises and covers over the entrance to the Ruins of Hope. As Hapu and Mudsdale head back home, Mudsdale steps on something and suffers sharp pain in its hoof. Ash makes his way through the [[Poni Breaker Coast]]'s rugged terrain and soon sees Hapu clinging onto her bucking Musdale's tail as it cries in pain. Hapu is unable to explain Mudsdale's berserk behaviour, but Ash spots something in one of Mudsdale's front hooves. He orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Iron Tail}} and it dislodges a {{p|Corsola}} horn fragment from Mudsdale's hoof. Mudsdale is instantly relieved of its pain, and while Hapu is grateful for Ash's assistance she admits that she sad that she hadn't noticed the problem. Hapu then asks Ash how she can repay him. Ash instantly points to her [[Z-Ring]], but Hapu pulls her wrist away and exclaims that she received it from her grandfather. Ash says that he doesn't want the ring but a battle.

Overlooking Seafolk Village, Lillie and Gladion talk among themselves. Gladion explains that he is hoping to challenge Tapu Fini in a [[island challenge|grand trial]]. Lillie immediately chuckles to herself and adds that Ash has the exact same idea. Gladion smirks, then he admits that he also wanted to visit Tapu Fini because it can supposedly allow a person to see a deceased loved one. He clarifies that he wishes to meet [[Mohn|their father]]. Lillie is shocked by the confession, then the wind suddenly picks up and blows her hat away. Gladion looks down as Lillie stares at him for a silent moment, then {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}} returns Lillie's hat to her. Lillie recalls that their father passed away in an accident while researching [[Ultra Wormhole]]s. Gladion admits that he doesn't remember the details because he was quite young, and only recalls his father patting him on his head. Lillie confesses that she only knows their father's face from photographs, and never asked {{an|Lusamine}} about him. Gladion remains hopeful that Tapu Fini will recognize his strength as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and grant him his prayers. Lillie perks up and offers to battle Gladion to help summon Tapu Fini, and Gladion agrees to the idea.

Ash follows Hapu and her Mudsdale on foot, and again asks her for a match. Hapu knocks back his offer and states that she doesn't battle for fun. Ash asks why she battled him the [[SM104|previous day]], and Hapu explains that she thought Ash was a radish thief. Hapu tells Ash that he could just battle his classmates. Ash explains that he wishes to go up against many different Trainers to help him prepare for his grand trial against Tapu Fini. Hapu is immediately infuriated and scolds Ash for not knowing what a grand trial actually is. She tells him to cleanse himself before having Mudsdale kick Ash, Pikachu and {{Rotom}} away. Ash lands in the middle of Gladion and Lillie, who are about to start their battle. Gladion and Ash are shocked to see each other, and Ash goes on to explain that Hapu's Mudsdale kicked him after he asked for a battle against her. He goes on to call Hapu "stubborn", but she overhears the snide remark and chases him around on her Mudsdale. Lillie calls for the pursuit to end, allowing Ash to catch his breathe. Lillie then formally introduces herself and Gladion to Hapu, who is immediately impressed by Lillie's good manners. Hapu spots some holes in Gladion's clothing and asks if she can mend it for him, though he dismisses her request and goes on to ask Ash for a battle. Lillie is fine with the idea and thinks that the heated match will help summon Tapu Fini. Ash pleads with Hapu to stay and watch the battle, though she is none too pleased. Gladion then asks Ash if they can have a battle between their {{p|Lycanroc}}, and Ash is immediately excited by the prospect.

Hapu declares herself the [[battle judge]]. She then sees [[Ash's Lycanroc]]'s unusual orange coat, and Rotom explains that it is a Dusk Form Lycanroc. Hapu frowns and wonders who Ash is, she then calls for the one-on-one battle to begin. Ash has his Lycanroc make the first move, an {{m|Accelerock}}. Gladion orders his {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} to {{m|Counter}} the attack. The two Lycanroc engage is tense confrontation before being sent backwards, with Ash's Lycanroc flying into a nearby cliff. Gladion is surprised that Ash's Lycanroc withstood the damage and immediately recognizes its unusual strength, Ash has his Lycanroc charge forward with another Accelerock. It leaps onto the rock cliffs to launch its attacks, but Gladion's Lycanroc evades several times. Ash then calls for a {{m|Bite}} attack, but Gladion's Lycanroc jumps up and forces its opponent to the ground. Gladion is glad to see that Lycanroc has improved since [[SM047|last time they battled]] and Ash admits that {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}} [[SM075|helped Lycanroc to overcome its fear of dirt]]. Hapu is immediately taken aback by the confession and remains determined to learn who Ash really is. She turns to Lillie and declares that the ongoing battle is far different from anything she has ever witnessed. Lillie states that she has learned a lot from Ash, and informs Hapu that the role of an Island Kahuna helps to bring out a Trainer and their Pokémon's strength.

The battle continues, and Ash's Lycanroc lands a successful {{m|Stone Edge}} on its opponent. Gladion has his Lycanroc power up with {{m|Swords Dance}} and strike back with {{m|Outrage}}. Ash calls for another Accelerock, and it clashes several time with Lycarnoc's Outrage attack. The two trade blows before Ash has his Lycanroc attempt a Bite attack to stop Gladion’s Lycanroc from moving. Lycanroc pre-empts the strategy and swats Ash's Lycanroc away. Whila Ash's Pokémon looks battered, Gladion's Lycanroc is afflicted with {{status|confusion}} because of its exhaustive Outrage attacks. Ash used the delay to perform Lycanroc's exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Splintered Stormshards}}. The overpowered move lands on Gladion's Lycanroc, but when the dust clears Lycanroc remains standing. Rotom goes on to explain that the Z-Move also helped Gladion's Lycanroc to snap out of its confusion. Gladion then reveals his new [[Dragonium Z]] and has Lycanroc perform {{m|Devastating Drake}}. The winged dragon of energy strikes Ash's Lycanroc, taking it out of the fight, and Gladion is officially declared the winner of the match.

Ash rushes over to his Lycanroc, and is relieved to see that it well considering its defeat. Gladion and his Lycanroc fist-bump each other. Ash then declares that he will catch up to Gladion and win next time, and Gladion smiles in response. Hapu continues to consider the intense battle she had just witnessed. Suddenly, everyone hears a [[cry]] overhead and it turns out to be Tapu Fini. The island deity flies over the group, almost foreshadowing a brighter future for them all.

==Major events==

* [[Hapu]] is revealed to be planning on becoming [[Poni Island]]'s next [[Island Kahuna]].
* {{an|Lillie}} and {{Ash}} meet {{an|Gladion}} again.
* Gladion reveals that he is planning to take on the Poni Island [[Island challenge|grand trial]] by battling {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}}.
* Gladion also reveals that he wishes for Tapu Fini to let him meet [[Mohn|his and Lillie's father]], who is believed to be dead.
* Lillie challenges Gladion to a {{pkmn|battle}}, which he accepts, but Ash accidentally interrupts it before it can begin.
* Gladion is revealed to have obtained a [[Dragonium Z]].
* Ash battles Gladion and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Mohn]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM105.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Mohn]] (flashback; pictures)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM105.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Mudsdale}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Oricorio}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Charjabug}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Mudsdale}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Tapu Fini}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini|anime}})
* {{p|Spinarak}}
* {{p|Trumbeak}}
* {{p|Gumshoos}}
* {{p|Pinsir}}
* {{p|Granbull}}
* {{p|Wingull}} (×4)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Who is the opponent that battles {{Ash}} in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Lillie}}
** Choices: {{an|Gladion}}, [[Nurse Joy]], [[Hapu]], [[Ida]]
** Answer: Gladion
* {{an|Sophocles}}, his {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}}, and Ash all narrate the preview for the [[SM106|next episode]].
* This is the first episode since [[BW142]] where the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from its [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment doesn't appear in the episode in any capacity.
* The {{p|Granbull}} that appeared in this episode is the first {{pkmn2|wild}} Granbull to be shown in the main series.
* Ash, [[Hapu]], {{an|Gladion}}, and {{an|Lillie}} read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|鬃岩狼人决战！小智VS格拉吉欧！！|Decisive Lycanroc Battle! Ash VS Gladion!!}}
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|ko={{tt|루가루암 결전! 지우 VS 글라디오!!|Decisive Lycanroc Battle! Ash VS Gladion!!}}
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SM104

2019-10-02T19:03:15Z

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altepcode=EP1043 |
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title_en=That's Some Spicy Island Research! |
title_ja=ポニ島の自由研究！しまキングをさがせ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Poni Island Research Project! Search for the Island King!! |
broadcast_jp=January 13, 2019 |
broadcast_us=April 10, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} April 28, 2019{{tt|*|iTunes and Amazon}} May 4, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
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* {{BMGf|266666|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|267009|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|268615|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''That's Some Spicy Island Research!''' (Japanese: '''ポニ島の自由研究！しまキングをさがせ！！''' ''Poni Island Research Project! Search for the {{tt|Island King|Island Kahuna}}!!'') is the 104th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,043rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 13, 2019 and in the United States on May 4, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Pokémon School class is visiting Poni Island, and everyone is excited about their upcoming research projects. Ash wants to compete in his fourth grand trial, but because the island currently has no kahuna, he plans to challenge Tapu Fini instead! While searching for the Island Guardian, he meets a Trainer named Hapu, who impresses our hero with her tenacity and battling skills. Although Hapu doesn’t share Ash’s enthusiasm, she respects his determination. And when Team Skull tries to capture a group of Oricorio, she jumps into the fray and defeats the hapless trio with just one hit!

==Plot==
As [[Hapu]] and her {{p|Golurk}} tend to her {{wp|radish}} farm and feed a trio of {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Sensu Style}} {{p|Oricorio}}, {{an|Professor Kukui}}, {{Ash}}, and {{ashcl}} arrive at the [[Seafolk Village]] port on [[Poni Island]] and meet up with [[Nurse Joy]], who will be supervising them for the next few days. Kukui brings everyone's attention to their personal research projects and asks them to clarify their chosen topics. {{an|Sophocles}} says that he hopes to [[Evolution|evolve]] his {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} at [[Vast Poni Canyon]], {{an|Kiawe}} wants to continue {{pkmn|training}}, {{an|Mallow}} is set on sourcing some Poni radishes for a new dish for [[Aina's Kitchen]] menu, {{an|Lana}} wishes to catch up with [[Ida]], {{an|Lillie}} expresses her plans to study Poni Island's Pokémon, and Ash wants to challenge the Poni Island [[Island challenge|grand trial]]. Upon hearing Ash's intentions, Kukui informs him that Poni Island doesn't have a grand trial because there is currently no [[Island Kahuna]]. Sophocles explains that the former Kahuna recently retired due to his old age. Kukui offers Ash a chance to battle him, but Ash instead decides that he will take on {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}}. Afterwards, Kukui boards the ship back to [[Melemele Island]].

Ash and the others set off to explore Poni Island and reach the [[Ancient Poni Path]]. {{Rotom}} spots a Golurk working the fields and scans it into its database. Mallow is thrilled to see Golurk harvest a Poni radish, which is known for their extreme length. Ash decides to help, and as he prepares to climb the picket fence, he hears a voice telling him to stay out before it commands Golurk to use {{m|Flash Cannon}}. The attack sends Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} hurtling away, but {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} manages to stop their momentum. Hapu reveals herself to the group and challenges them, assuming they are radish thieves. Ash accepts the challenge and has Pikachu use {{m|Quick Attack}}. However, Hapu says Quick Attack won't work because of Golurk's {{t|Ghost}} type. However, Pikachu strikes Golurk's leg with {{m|Iron Tail}}, causing the giant Pokemon to fall into a kneeling position. Hapu takes note of Ash's strategy and admits that it was clever under her breath. Ash has Pikachu go in for another Quick Attack and Iron Tail combination, but Golurk grabs Pikachu's tail and slams him into the ground. Pikachu is then knocked out by Golurk's {{m|High Horsepower}}. Hapu warns Ash's group to not return and steal her crops before walking off with Golurk and her {{p|Mudsdale}}.

Ash and his friends return to the [[Pokémon Center]], and Pikachu makes a swift recovery thanks to its treatment. Joy overhears Ash and Kiawe's conversation about the Golurk {{pkmn|Trainer}} they met, and she adds that the girl's name is Hapu. Nurse Joy explains that Hapu prefers to live alone, and while her parents live close by, she is deeply attached to her grandfather [[Sofu]]'s land. Kiawe recognizes the name and claims that [[Kiawe's grandfather|his grandfather]] was friends with Sofu. Joy adds that Hapu grew up around adults, and this contributed to her stubborn determination to win. Lillie is still unsure as to why they were called radish thieves, and Joy replies that Hapu has recently been struggling with a series of thefts. Mallow is keen to taste some Poni radish, and luckily Joy has some remaining. Everyone takes a bite, but Ash, Kiawe, Sophocles, and Lillie finds it too spicy, while Lana, Mallow, and Tsareena enjoy the taste. Then, {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} takes a bite and finds it tolerable, much to Kiawe's surprise. The rest of the Pokémon try the radish and all but [[Sandy]] and Charjabug finds the radish too spicy. Joy admits the radishes are an acquired taste, but Hapu's produce is particularly good. Meanwhile on Hapu's property, Hapu contemplates Ash's odd decision to send out Pikachu against her Golurk.

Soon, Ash and his friends split up to do their own activities; Lana is going [[fishing]] before catching up with Ida, Lillie and Mallow decide to explore the Seafolk Village markets, Kiawe and Sophocles decide to do more training while Ash is set on locating Tapu Fini. Hapu looks out at the ocean and sets off on her Golurk to do a patrol after noticing that the sea is particularly still. Ash soon reaches [[Poni Beach]], hoping to find Tapu Fini, but he instead finds a group of Oricorio. Suddenly, someone throws out a radish on a string and it immediately attracts one of the Oricorio. The [[Team Skull]] trio, [[Rapp]], [[Tupp]] and [[Zipp]], are then revealed to be the culprits and have already netted themselves several Oricorio. Tupp plans to have the Oricorio perform as dancers to the entrance of Team Skull Paradise. The trio is surprised to see Ash and go on to explain that they are on Poni Island to create Team Skull's Paradise. Tupp declines Ash's demands and the trio then sends out their {{p|Salandit}}, {{p|Zubat}}, and {{p|Garbodor}} against Pikachu.

Hapu spots the confrontation from the air and intervenes before things get heated. She then spots some of her stolen radish and turns to Ash for answers. Ash proclaims his innocence and explains that Team Skull were trying to catch the Oricorio. Hapu then notices the loot bag and tells Team Skull that they are in need of punishment. Tupp and his teammates remain defiant and belittle Hapu for her short stature. Hapu then calls on Mudsdale for assistance and its arrivals causes Team Skull's Pokémon to walk backwards. Ash insists that it is his battle, but Hapu cuts him off and declares that she is capable of handling the situation on her own. The Skull trio command their Pokémon to attack Mudsdale. The direct hits instead help activate Mudsdale's {{a|Stamina}} [[Ability]], which increases its {{DL|Statistic|Defense|defenses}}. Mudsdale's High Horsepower attack defeats the Team Skull trio in one blow. Suddenly, the Team Skull trio's boss, Admin [[Plumeria]], arrives on the scene. She is unimpressed when Tupp admits that they were trying to capture the Oricorio to have them dance at the Team Skull Paradise. Zipp, Tupp, and Rapp follow after Plumeria and ignore Hapu entirely.

Ash releases the Oricorio from the loot bag, and the [[wild Pokémon]] are happy to be free and reunited. Hapu apologizes for mistaking Ash for a radish thief and asks for his forgiveness. Ash is not fussed and then asks Hapu for a battle. Hapu, however, abruptly declines and she recalls Mudsdale before heading for home. Ash declares that he won't give up on the rematch, causing Hapu to consider it as she soars away. Overnight, Ash and his classmates return to the Pokémon Center for a meal prepared by Nurse Joy.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} travel to [[Poni Island]].
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} leaves his students in the hands of Poni Island's [[Nurse Joy]] before heading back to [[Melemele Island]].
* {{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]].
* 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|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}} for his [[Island challenge|grand trial]] instead.
* Ash and his classmates meet [[Hapu]] for the first time.
* Ash has a {{pkmn|battle}} with Hapu and loses.
* Ash and his classmates learn that Hapu is the granddaughter of the Island's second-most recent Kahuna, [[Sofu]].
* Ash meets [[Plumeria]], the Admin of [[Team Skull]], for the first time.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Plumeria]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Oricorio}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Sensu Style}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM104.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Plumeria]]
* [[Tupp]]
* [[Zipp]]
* [[Rapp]]
* Man (fantasy)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM104.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Golurk}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Charjabug}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}})
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}})
* {{p|Golurk}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Mudsdale}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Salandit}} ([[Tupp]]'s)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ([[Zipp]]'s)
* {{p|Zubat}} ([[Rapp]]'s)
* {{p|Oricorio}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}; multiple)
* {{p|Relicanth}}
* {{p|Tapu Fini}} ([[Pokédex]] image)

==Trivia==
[[File:SM104 Picasso Style.png|thumb|250px|The Pablo Picasso reference]]
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Where does everybody go in today's episode?''
** Host: [[Poni Island]]'s [[Nurse Joy]]
** Choices: [[Akala Island]], [[Ula'ula Island]], [[Poni Island]], [[Aether Paradise]]
** Answer: Poni Island
* [[Notebook of the Heart]] replaces [[Twerp, Twerpette]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|ending theme]].
* The English dub was released on [[Google Play]] on April 10, 2019 and on the [[iTunes Store]] and [[Amazon Video]] on April 28, 2019, 24 and six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
* As of this episode, all four variants of {{p|Oricorio}} have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This episode marks one of the very rare cases when a [[Pokédex]] entry is shown for a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that doesn't otherwise appear in the episode. The last time this happened was in ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]'', 382 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Golurk}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since [[Rodney]]'s appeared in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', 252 episodes earlier.
* [[Hapu]], {{Rotom}}, and {{Ash}} narrate the preview for the [[SM105|next episode]].
* Ash, his classmates, and [[Hapu]] read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.
* Ash's facial reaction to the revelation that there isn't an [[Island Kahuna]] on [[Poni Island]] is similar to {{wp|Pablo Picasso}}'s art style.

===Errors===
* [[Rapp]]'s {{p|Zubat}} takes damage from {{p|Mudsdale}}'s {{m|High Horsepower}}, even though {{type|Flying}} Pokémon are supposed to be immune to {{type|Ground}} attacks.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|nl=Een pittig eiland onderzoek!
|he={{tt|!מחקר אי טעים|Tasty Island Research!}}
|ko={{tt|포니섬의 자유 연구! 섬의 왕을 찾아라!!|Liberal Poni Island Research! Search for the Island Kahuna!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um estudo apimentado!|A spicy study!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una investigación picante!|A spicy research!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Investigación Isleña con Sabor Picante|Island Research with Spicy Flavor!}}
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[[Category:Episodes written by Jun'ichi Fujisaku]]
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epcode=SM103 |
altepcode=EP1042 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone! |
title_ja=岩をも砕く熱きハート！ライチとタケシ！！|
title_ja_trans=A Passionate Heart That Can Smash Even Rock! Lychee and Takeshi!!|
broadcast_jp=January 6, 2019 |
broadcast_us=April 10, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}} April 27, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Twerp, Twerpette|ジャリボーイ・ジャリガール]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=関根アユミ |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=尼野浩正 |
directorn=1 |
director=中田誠 |
artn=2 |
art=一石小百合 |
art2=竹内杏子 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM101-SM110 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|103}}
* {{BMGf|265960|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|266907|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|268614|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!''' (Japanese: '''岩をも砕く熱きハート！ライチとタケシ！！''' ''A Passionate Heart That Can Smash Even Rock! {{tt|Lychee|Olivia}} and {{tt|Takeshi|Brock}}!!'') is the 103rd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,042nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 6, 2019 and in the United States on April 27, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Brock and Misty are having quite a busy vacation in Alola! Ash and the Pokémon School gang admire Brock’s culinary skills, boosted by delicious ingredients from Kiawe’s family farm. They decide to visit the farm on Akala Island—mostly because Brock has been determined to meet the beautiful Kahuna Olivia!

Like many of Brock’s crushes, Olivia is taken aback…but the two are soon bonding over their shared love of Rock types, and when Team Rocket attacks, they respond with a paired-up Z-Move! Brock and Misty’s visit ends with a beautiful fireworks display and promises to return to Alola for more vacation fun!

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, and his old friends {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} have a picnic lunch, prepared by Brock, by the sea. Brock admits that {{an|Kiawe}}'s family's cheese was the special ingredient, and Kiawe explains that his family's cheese is the best on [[Akala Island]]. With the mention of Akala, Brock takes out his blue book and flips to his pages on [[Olivia]], much to the disapproval of Misty and {{an|Lana}}. Brock then declares that they will visit Kiawe's farm, secretly hoping to catch Olivia during the visit. Kiawe explains that Olivia travels a lot and may not be there, but Brock suggests it will then be a fateful encounter. The group then sets off for Akala Island aboard their [[Ultra Guardians|Ultra Guardian]] [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]].

During the voyage, Lana decides to call out [[Sandy]] and {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} to enjoy a swim. As the two Pokémon play in the water, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} comes out unprompted, but Misty quickly [[recall]]s it to its {{i|Poké Ball}}, as it can't swim. On a nearby island, {{MTR}} spots the group traveling to Akala Island through his binoculars and alerts [[Jessie]]. She declares that they must catch {{AP|Pikachu}} for {{an|Giovanni}}, but Meowth explains that they still need to fix their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]]. Jessie shouts at [[James]] and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} to get the machine working faster.

Ash and his friends arrive at [[Paniola Ranch|Kiawe's family farm]], and Misty and Brock explore the area. After they get into some misadventures, the Miltank and Mudbray's [[cry|cries]] alert Kiawe and the others to an intruder, a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Kangaskhan}}. As Kiawe is about to send out one of his Pokémon to fend off Kangaskhan, Brock alerts everyone to Kangaskhan's empty pouch. {{an|Sophocles}} spots the baby Kangaskhan hiding behind its mother's leg, and Brock notices it has a swollen leg. Brock approaches the Kangaskhan duo, pulls out a Poké Ball, and calls out his {{TP|Brock|Comfey}}. Ash is surprised to see that Brock now has a Comfey, and Brock explains that [[Nurse Joy]] gave it to him as thanks for [[SM102|his earlier assistance]]. Brock continues to approach, and his calm tone and Comfey's [[move]]s help calm the aggressive mother. Brock eventually reaches the injured infant and goes on to treat her injured leg. With her leg now bandaged, the baby Kangaskhan climbs back into her mother's pouch, and the duo then returns to the wild. Just as everyone is admiring Brock's professionalism and skills as a {{tc|Doctor}}, Brock's attention returns to meeting Olivia.

The group decide to ascend [[Wela Volcano Park|Wela Volcano]] in the hopes of meeting Olivia, but Brock is increasingly becoming frantic and emotional as the search goes on. Olivia soon spots the group and rushes towards them, tripping on a stone in the process. Brock reaches out for Olivia's hand and formally introduces himself to her and then proposes that they get married. As Brock explains that they're meeting was fate, Misty pulls him away by the ear and explains that Brock had actively searched for Olivia. Everyone continues to trek up the volcano, and Olivia explains that she has more important [[Island Kahuna]] duties to attend. Mallow requests a [[photography|photo]] with the Island Kahuna and Olivia agrees. Everyone poses and Rotom takes the snapshot, but when Rotom reveals the photo, it also includes a familiar trio of {{tc|Hiker}}s. Olivia explains that the Hikers now patrol Wela Volcano Park, though have a bad habit of {{wp|photobombing}} sightseers' holiday snaps. Brock looks over the photo and is irritated to notice that one of the Hikers' heads is covering up his face. The trio of Hikers soon leave the scene just as quickly as they arrived. As Brock enters an angry tirade, Kiawe tells Olivia that Brock is a {{pkmn|battle}}r and is the former [[Pewter City]] [[Gym Leader]]. Brock, with a glint in his eye, adds that he was a {{type|Rock}} [[Type expert|specialist]]. Olivia is instantly interested and offers Brock a match, which he gladly accepts.

Brock sends out his faithful {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} to battle against Olivia's {{p|Lycanroc}}. Olivia makes the first move and has Lycanroc fire a {{m|Rock Slide}}. Sudowoodo swats the projectiles away with a {{m|Hammer Arm}}. Olivia is impressed by Brock's performance and has Lycanroc use {{m|Double Team}} followed by {{m|Accelerock}}. Sudowoodo uses {{m|Feint Attack}} to quickly locate the real Lycanroc amongst its duplicates and manages to land a blow. Lycanroc retaliates with {{m|Drill Run}}, but Sudowoodo is still standing. Olivia is astounded by Sudowoodo's resilience and asks Brock to show her more of his techniques.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket uses the opportunity to grab some of the group's Pokémon and everybody on the scene with their Giga Meowthbot 4. {{TRT}} launch into their {{motto}} and soon try to leave the area. However, Olivia's Lycarnoc hits the mecha with a Rock Slide from behind. Brock has Sudowoodo strike the robot with a {{m|Low Kick}}, immediately infuriating the Rocket trio. As Meowth attempts to fire a powerful beam from the mecha's head, Olivia prepares to use a [[Z-Move]] to deal with the troublemakers. Brock grabs a hold of Olivia’s hand, and together the pair pass on the Z-Power to Lycanroc to perform {{m|Continental Crush}}. The attack is unusually love heart-shaped, but Meowth manages to hold off the attack. Suddenly {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} and its mother {{an|Bewear}} arrive on the scene. The distraction causes Meowth to lose focus and the mecha is slowly crushed by Continental Crush. The Pokémon are immediately freed, and Pikachu uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to free Ash and his friends. Eventually, the mecha explodes, but Bewear manages to rescue Team Rocket from another blast off and flees Wela Volcano.

Back on [[Melemele Island]], Ash, his friends and Olivia join {{an|Professor Kukui}} and [[Professor Burnet]] to watch some fireworks. Misty and Brock thank Ash and declare their [[Alola]] vacation an unforgettable time. Ash declares that he will continue to study Pokémon in the hopes of achieving his dreams of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]]. Misty and Brock are not surprised by Ash's ambition, declaring they know each other too well after such a long time. Misty then declares her dream is to continue training {{t|Water}} Pokémon and to make [[Cerulean Gym]] the world's best [[Gym]]. Misty and Ash then agree to a Gym challenge the next time they meet. Brock, Misty, and Ash put their hands in a circle and lift them out in celebration.

==Major events==

* {{an|Brock}} is revealed to have received a {{TP|Brock|Comfey}} from the [[Melemele Island]] [[Nurse Joy]] in the [[SM102|previous episode]].
* Brock and {{an|Misty}} meet [[Olivia]] for the first time.
* Brock and Olivia have a {{pkmn|battle}}, which is interrupted by {{TRT}}.
* [[Brock's Sudowoodo]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Feint Attack}} and {{m|Low Kick}}.
* Brock and Misty head back to [[Kanto]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Brock's Comfey]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM103.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Mimo]]
* {{tc|Hiker}}s
* Spectators

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM103.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{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|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Brock|Comfey}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Charjabug}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}}; ×2; one given to Brock in flashback)
* {{p|Munchlax}} ([[Professor Burnet]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ([[Olivia]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Miltank}} ([[Sima]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Mudbray}} ([[Sima]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Ledyba}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Metang}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Flygon}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What is the wild Pokémon that came to our [[Paniola Ranch|ranch]] in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Choices: {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, {{p|Seismitoad}}
** Answer: Kangaskhan
* The English dub was released on [[Google Play]] on April 10, 2019, 17 days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}.
* Kiawe, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Lillie}}, and {{Ash}} narrate the preview for the [[SM104|next episode]].
* The pose {{an|Brock}} and [[Olivia]] make when using {{m|Continental Crush}} is a reference to the Erupting Burning Finger Sekiha Love-Love Tenkyoken from the anime series ''{{wp|Mobile Fighter G Gundam}}''. The mecha {{TRT}} uses is a reference to the Dark Gundam from the same series.
** Coincidentally, this is the second time in the {{pkmn|anime}} where ''Mobile Fighter G Gundam'' is referenced in an episode where Brock and Misty make guest appearances, the first occurring in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.
* {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} appearing riding on a toy {{alo|Exeggutor}} is a reference to Odate Buta from the anime series {{wp|Yatterman}}.
* This episode marks the first time Brock has obtained a new Pokémon since his {{TP|Brock|Happiny|Chansey}}, [[DP038|538 episodes ago]].
* Music from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' is used as background music.
* {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.

===Errors===
* After the {{tc|Hiker}}s photobomb Rotom's group photo, the Poké Ball design on Ash's hat is missing.
* At the end of Brock and Olivia's execution of Continental Crush, when adding "in love", Olivia's mouth moves, though she doesn't speak.
** This is corrected in the English dub, in which both Brock and Olivia say "crush on you".

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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SM102

2019-10-01T19:12:54Z

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title_ja_trans=Alola at Alola! Takeshi and Kasumi! |
broadcast_jp=December 23, 2018 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|102}}
* {{BMGf|265879|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|266637|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|268613|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Alola, Alola!''' (Japanese: '''アローラでアローラ！タケシとカスミ！''' ''Alola at Alola! {{tt|Takeshi|Brock}} and {{tt|Kasumi|Misty}}!'') is the 102nd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,041st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 23, 2018 and in the United States on April 20, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As our heroes prepare for a break from Pokémon School, Lana makes a surprise announcement: they have visitors! Who? None other than Misty and Brock! Everyone’s excited to show Ash’s longtime friends around Alola, and when Ash tells them about Treasure Island—a place he and Pikachu previously visited—they’re off! They meet up with a group of Mantine who love to surf, but Team Rocket is determined to make a splash—by catching the Mantine and Pikachu! But they’re no match for our heroes, who shower the trio with a series of attacks that send them blasting off again…just like old times!

==Plot==
At the [[Pokémon School]], {{Ash}} asks {{ashcl}} what their plans are for the upcoming holidays. {{an|Sophocles}} invites everyone to a fireworks display on [[Melemele Island]], but {{an|Lana}} perks up and says that the class has some special guests. To everyone's surprise, Ash's old friends {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} arrive at the school. Lana explains that she and Misty had been writing to each other since the [[SM042|school]] [[SM043|excursion]] to [[Kanto]]. Ash asks about the [[Cerulean Gym]], but Misty explains that [[The Sensational Sisters|her older sisters]] are taking care of it while she is away. She then informs everyone that she and Brock want to tour Alola, and Ash and his classmates agree to show them around.

At a local Pokémon Center, Brock tries to flirt with [[Nurse Joy]], but Misty pulls him away by the ear. Suddenly, a young {{pkmn|Trainer}} runs into the Center and tells Nurse Joy that his {{p|Yungoos}} hasn't eaten all day. Nurse Joy takes Yungoos in her arms for a closer inspection and is surprised when Brock instantly sees the swelling in its jaw. As she, her {{TP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}}, and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}} prepare to take Yungoos into surgery, Brock offers his assistance. Joy accepts, and he bids Ash and the others farewell as they continue their tour.

Inside [[Bewear's den]], as {{an|Bewear}} feeds the [[Team Rocket trio]] and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} some honey, [[James]] realizes they need to make an urgent call to the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. The trio makes the call, but it is instead answered by [[Matori's Meowth|Matori's Alolan Meowth]]. {{MTR}} translates the {{alo|Meowth}}'s comments, but is left infuriated by its dismissive manner. James agrees with Meowth's comments that they haven't achieved anything noteworthy, but [[Jessie]] adds that their [[Malasada]] business has seen increasing sales. Meowth explains that to [[Matori]]'s Meowth, but the transmission is cut off suddenly. This leaves James worried that [[Team Rocket]] may have forgotten them. The trio soon realizes they are becoming less notorious and fear that the Malasada business will be their reality. Meowth is reinvigorated and declares that they will aim to show up Team Rocket with their explosive efforts.

Misty and the others sit down for a meal at the [[Hau'oli City]] Pancake Parlor. [[Nina]]'s Alolan {{p|Raichu}} presents everyone with their orders; towering stacks of pancakes and refreshing drinks on the side. Nina and her new husband, as {{an|Mallow}} reveals, also attend the groups table. After finishing their meals, the group makes their way over to the Hau'oli marketplace to meet [[Anela]]. As Misty's admires Anela's bountiful produce, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} emerges from its {{i|Poké Ball}} and swallows a watermelon whole. Misty apologizes for Psyduck's behavior, but Anela simply laughs and goes on to offer the group a plate full of fruit. The group then visits the mall, where Misty and the other girls look through a jewelry store. Misty then calls on her {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} to look at some {{p|Corsola}} horn pendants, but the [[Pokémon category|Coral Pokémon]] is horrified by the jewelry display. Lana goes on to joke that the pendants are made from actual Corsola, making Corsola even more scared. Ash, Sophocles and {{an|Kiawe}} wait on a roof deck for the girls to finish their shopping, they spot two [[Mantine Surf]]ers performing tricks out at sea. {{Rotom}} explains that Mantine Surf is a type of [[Poké Ride]]. The girls meet up with the guys, and together they decide to go Mantine Surfing. Ash then suggests they head to nearby [[Treasure Island]], he adds that he and Pikachu enjoyed the place when they [[SM020|last visited it]]. Team Rocket overhears the plans and sets their sights on stealing all of the {{p|Mantine}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} to send to {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}.

As the group surf across the ocean, Rotom informs Ash that jumping is part of the fun of Mantine Surfing. Sandy's old friend {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Mantine}} arrives on the scene and prompts Sandy to hop on its back. Lana is initially surprised as Sandy and Mantine go on to perform a jump on a wave. The impressive display encourages Ash and the others to perform their own Mantine Surf tricks. Meanwhile, Brock finishes bandaging up the injured Yungoos's jaw. Joy shouts out that it is wonderful, but when Brock turns around he quickly realizes that she is just talking about a {{p|Luxray}}'s soft coat.

Ash and the others arrive on the shores of Treasure Island. As Misty tells the Mantine to hang around while they explore, Ash is eager to show everyone around the island and runs off. The group arrives in a flower meadow and admires the {{t|Bug}} types. Lana realizes that Misty is gone, but everyone soon spots her cowering behind a tree in fear of the bugs. Ash's friends, a horde of Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}} then arrive on the scene, much to everyone's surprise. The group soon enjoy a ride atop the heads of the Exeggutor before taking a dip in a local watering hole. {{an|Lillie}} and [[Snowy]] rest in the shade, while Psyduck and Marowak quickly get out the water as everyone else plays with the Exeggutor. By the day's end, the boys are spread out on the beach sand in exhaustion as Lillie and Mallow make a sandcastle. Meanwhile, Lana approaches Misty as she sits by herself admiring the ocean view. As Misty declares it is time to head back, a sudden explosion occurs.

Sandy leads everyone to Team Rocket, who have since caught the Mantine in a net. From inside their newest mecha, the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Giga Meowthbot 3]], the trio performs their {{motto}}. Misty is shocked to see them in Alola, but Jessie says they are simply following Giovanni's orders. James pulls a lever and the net full of Mantine is winched inside the mecha's body. The trio then turn their attention to catching Pikachu. Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} and Marowak's {{m|Bonemerang}} prove useless against the mecha's metal exterior. James and Meowth explain that the Meowth Giga Robot Mark Three is a cut above the rest, and Jessie demands that everyone simply give up. Sandy uses {{m|Double-Edge}} to open the Meowth mecha's hatch, but with a little effort while Ash and the others prepare for a joint retaliation. Misty sends out her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}, and the giant Pokémon then wraps itself around the mecha. Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}} causes a minor explosion and hole in the robot's body. Popplio and Sandy then hit this same spot with {{m|Aqua Jet}} and Double-Edge.

Meowth, strapped up with a motion control device, has the mecha fire rocket fists. {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} and Marowak use {{m|Trop Kick}} and {{m|Iron Head}} to deflect the fists away from the group. Then, Pikachu's Iron Tail, {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}'s {{m|Zing Zap}}, Sandy's Double-Edge, Popplio's {{m|Aqua Jet}}, and Snowy's {{m|Tackle}} break open the Meowth mecha and release the Mantine. Tsareena uses a {{m|Magical Leaf}} to free the Mantine from the net. Team Rocket are infuriated and fling Misty's Gyarados off the mecha. In response, Misty [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] her Gyarados into Mega Gyarados, much to Team Rocket's shock. With {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}, {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, and {{m|Hydro Vortex}}, Ash, Kiawe and Lana have Pikachu, Marowak and Popplio perform their respective [[Z-Move]]s on the Meowth mecha. Team Rocket remain defiant as the mecha is able to cope with the combined onslaught. Misty has Gyarados add {{m|Hydro Pump}} to the mix, causing the robot to subsequently explode and send Team Rocket blasting off again.

Later on, Misty joins Ash, Rotom, and Pikachu for a seaside walk. The pair soon spot a green tent and Brock cooking up a delicious meal. They ask Brock about the setup and he explains that it because they are all together again. As Brock turns his attention to his boiling stew, Psyduck pops out of its Poké Ball, eager to get the first bite.

==Major events==

* {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} travel to [[Alola]] to visit {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}}, as a surprise organized by {{an|Lana}}.
* [[Snowy]] is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM102.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[The Sensational Sisters]] (fantasy)
** {{an|Daisy}}
** [[Violet]]
** {{ka|Lily}}
* [[Anela]]
* [[Nina]]
* Nina's husband
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}
* Customers
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM102.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Mantine}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{OP|Misty|Corsola}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Misty|Gyarados}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gyarados]])
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}})
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{OP|Matori|Meowth}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Raichu}} ([[Nina]]'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Seaking}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Goldeen}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Shellder}} ([[Cerulean Gym]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Yungoos}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Exeggutor|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Tapu Lele}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Mantine}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Mantine|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Mantine}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; multiple)
* {{p|Luxray}}
* {{p|Wingull}} (×5)
* {{p|Comfey}} (×2)
* {{p|Cutiefly}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ribombee}} (×2)
* {{p|Pikipek}}
* {{p|Spinarak}} (×2)
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Ledian}} (×5)
* {{p|Wimpod}} (multiple; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] do we ride in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Lana}}
** Choices: {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Sharpedo}}, {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Pyukumuku}}
** Answer: Mantine
* The English dub was released on [[Google Play]] on April 10, 2019, on [[Amazon Video]] on April 13, 2019, and on the [[iTunes Store]] on April 14, 2019, ten, seven, and six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, respectively.
** It was later removed from purchase on the iTunes Store, although those who had already purchased and downloaded the episode could still view it. It was then re-released on iTunes on April 21, 2019, the day it was supposed to release.
* Both the Japanese and English titles of this episode are almost identical to the those of ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', which also involved {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} interacting with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}.
* [[Misty's Corsola]] makes its first appearance since ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'', 723 episodes earlier. This is the longest absence a Pokémon belonging to a main character has ever had in the main series. It surpassed the previous record, which was held by [[Misty's Staryu]] and was also set in the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, by one episode.
* [[Your Adventure]] is used as an insert song when Ash, his classmates, and Misty are playing with Pokémon on [[Treasure Island]].
* [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-]] is used as an insert song when Ash, his classmates, and Misty battle {{TRT}}.
* This is the first time Brock is seen flirting with a [[Nurse Joy]] that doesn't have the original design.
* The Robo-Meowth mecha from ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'' returns with a red-colored appearance. This is a possible reference to the antagonist of the original {{wp|Mobile Suit Gundam}}, {{wp|Char Aznable}}, known for his custom, red-colored Mobile Suits.
* Brock and Misty narrate the preview for the [[SM103|next episode]].
** This is the first time Brock has narrated a preview for an episode since the one for [[SS027]], over five years earlier.
* Music from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' is used as background music.
* This episode marks a rare instance of Team Rocket blasting off in the ''Sun & Moon'' series without {{an|Bewear}} grabbing them mid-air.
* Ash, Misty, and Brock read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Ledian}} in the main series since ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', 476 episodes ago.

===Errors===
* When {{an|Brock}} is flirting with [[Nurse Joy]], Joy's shirt colors are reversed.
* When Ash's classmates follow him after their first arrival at Treasure Island, Kiawe is shown in his usual maroon shorts instead of his orange board shorts.
* When the Pokémon are attacking {{TRT}}'s mecha, two {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} and {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} each are seen. This was fixed in the dub.
* The {{p|Ledian}} are shown with red hands instead of white.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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2019-10-01T18:42:02Z

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title_ja_trans=Fire! The Twin Sparking Gigavolt of Friendship!! |
broadcast_jp=December 16, 2018 |
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ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
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* {{BMGf|265735|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
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'''Parallel Friendships!''' (Japanese: '''放て！友情のツインスパーキングギガボルト！！''' ''Fire! The Twin {{tt|Sparking Gigavolt|Gigavolt Havoc}} of Friendship!!'') is the 101st episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,040th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 16, 2018 and in the United States on April 6, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After traveling to an unfamiliar place, Ash encounters the Pokémon School in ruins. The mysterious Dia explains that Ash must be from a parallel world, where the Alola region hasn’t been destroyed.

After convincing Zeraora to help Pikachu train, Ash teams up with Dia to force Guzzlord back to its own world through an Ultra Wormhole. Zeraora and Pikachu use powerful attacks against Guzzlord’s weak spot, but it isn’t enough. Then, the parallel world’s Tapu Koko appears and enables them to use their Z-Moves again, and it works! Guzzlord is banished, and for the first time, Dia sees hope for his world as Ash returns to his own.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} stands in front of {{al|Dia}}'s base and is perplexed by the ruined building's remarkable resemblance to the [[Pokémon School]]. After entering the building, Ash notices a trio of photographs that confirm the building is indeed the Pokémon School, and Dia explains that he must be in a parallel world. He draws on the blackboard and explains the concept, warning that if aspects of the two worlds mixed, more parallel realities will be created. When Ash is confused by the idea, Dia explains that, ten years ago, his [[Melemele Island]] was bought up and overdeveloped, which led to widespread pollution of the area. Afterwards, {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} arrived and reduced everything to ruins. Dia warns Ash that choosing the wrong path in his world may result in what has unfolded in the [[Ultra Ruin]]. Speechless, Ash goes to a pool of water to reflect on his own world and {{ashcl}}.

Dia sees Ash's somber mood and offers him food. Ash accepts, and he and {{AP|Pikachu}} eat a tin of baked beans. Ash then notices {{p|Zeraora}}'s absence, but Dia is not concerned and tells Ash that it prefers to be alone. Dia clarifies that Zeraora isn't actually his Pokémon; rather, it was its intent to send Guzzlord back to its own world that brought the pair together. In a flashback, Dia reveals that he almost sent Guzzlord back through an [[Ultra Wormhole]], but the {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} managed to resist. Zeraora showed up in time and struck Guzzlord with {{m|Plasma Fists}}, and this led the pair to bond and fight together. Dia informs Ash that Guzzlord has one weakness, the second face above its large mouth, but the Pokémon has too many defenses that protect it. Ash sympathizes with Dia's dilemma and notes that he might be more successful if only he could use [[Z-Move]]s. Dia pulls his own [[Z-Ring]] out from his [[bag]] and adds that Z-Moves have been impossible since the nature of his world was destroyed and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} vanished.

Seeing Dia's faith despite all the odds, Ash and Pikachu launch into some training. Ash plants a can and has Pikachu aim his {{m|Electroweb}} at it, followed by a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. The two attacks land and send the can rolling on the ground. The display only irritates Dia and infuriates Zeraora, who goes on to throw a rock at Pikachu. However, Pikachu manages to shatter the rock into pieces with a Thunderbolt and to Dia’s surprise, Ash claims that Zeraora was simply helping with their training. Ash calls on Zeraora to join them and has Pikachu use Electroweb to bring it down to ground level. A {{pkmn|battle}} begins, and Pikachu uses another Electroweb. Zeraora {{m|slash}}es through the attack and unleashes Plasma Fists. Pikachu counters with Thunderbolt and follows up with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Zeraora manages to evade Pikachu's speed and swats him away with its sharp claw. Even after an assault of attacks by Zeraora, Ash and Pikachu declare that they are not finished yet. Zeraora smiles as Dia smirks, and the training regime continues. Zeraora launches into a Quick Attack to evade Pikachu's Thunderbolts and manages to land a hit on Pikachu. Zeraora approaches with another Quick Attack, but Pikachu manages to track its speed and Thunderbolts Zeraora. As a reward, Zeraora gifts Pikachu a [[Sitrus Berry]]. The present is well received as Pikachu happily polishes off the Sitrus Berry. Dia commends Ash and Pikachu on their partnership, and Ash retorts that Dia and Zeraora are much the same.

The battle also manages to attract Guzzlord's attention, and the Ultra Beast shows up. Dia throws a tin to get Guzzlord to follow them to the Ultra Wormhole. As they run, Dia tells Ash that they'll use Pikachu's Electroweb first followed by a simultaneous Thunderbolt and Plasma Fists. Ash agrees to the plan before the group is faced by Guzzlord. They make an emergency right turn as Guzzlord falls through several floors to the basement level. Dia manages to haul Ash up from the hole left in the floor, and the group continues toward the Ultra Wormhole. They soon arrive, and Dia notices the Wormhole is shrinking, making the situation even more urgent. Guzzlord once again approaches and the group puts their plan into motion. Pikachu ensnares Guzzlord in an Electroweb. The attack leaves Guzzlord immobile and vulnerable as Pikachu and Zeraora strike with a simultaneous Thunderbolt and Plasma Fists respectively. Guzzlord manages to break free of the web and screams out at the group. Guzzlord approaches again and Zeraora unleashes a fury of {{m|Close Combat}} attacks on it. However, Guzzlord hits Zeraora away, knocking it into Dia. The Ultra Wormhole continues to shrink and Dia tells Ash and Pikachu to run away.

The situation seems dire. Guzzlord smashes its way to the group and jumps as it prepares to engulf them. Then, the {{Shiny}} Tapu Koko arrives on the scene and ensnares Guzzlord in electricity. Tapu Koko lets out a [[cry]] that reactivates Dia and Ash's [[Z-Ring]]s. The duo are pleased and have Pikachu and Zeraora perform a double {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}. The two Z-Moves combine into a swirling blue and yellow beam of electricity that overwhelms Guzzlord and pushes the Ultra Beast into the Ultra Wormhole. Afterwards the Ultra Wormhole closes. Dia is left speechless by the achievement as Ash goes on to hug Zeraora to thank it.

The {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Shiny Tapu Koko}} promptly flies into the air and unleashes a bolt of lightning into the sky. Dia quickly realizes that Ash still needs to return to his world. The pair decide to have a battle to assist Ash's return home. Zeraora and Pikachu's Quick Attacks prove evenly matched. Zeraora tries Close Combat and Pikachu replies with an {{m|Iron Tail}}. But it is Pikachu's Thunderbolt colliding with Zeraora's Plasma Fists that leads to the opening of another [[dimension]]al rift. Ash and Pikachu rush into the blaring light, eager to return home. Dia tells Ash that he'll help to restore his [[Alola]], and Ash agrees to take care of his world. The pair hope to have another battle together and the dimensional rift soon closes.

Ash and Pikachu return to their world and are greeted by {{Rotom}}. Tapu Koko quickly flies away. Ash rushes to the Pokémon School, leaving Rotom and his Bag behind. He happily greets his friends and apologizes to {{an|Kiawe}} for missing yesterday's battle. However, Kiawe is left confused and despite the amount of time that passed in the alternate world, little to no time appears to have passed in Ash's own world. Ash and Pikachu admire the beauty of Alola from one of the school's balconies while Dia and Zeraora look over the ruins of their world. The Shiny Tapu Koko flies into the sky and brightens the dusty world with a rainbow {{wp|aurora}}; a sign of better things to come.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{al|Dia}} stop the {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} by sending it through an [[Ultra Wormhole]].
* Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} return to [[Alola]] by battling Dia and {{p|Zeraora}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM101.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{al|Dia}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM101.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Guzzlord}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}}; memory)
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; memory)
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]]; memory)
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}; memory)
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}}; memory)
* {{p|Zeraora}} ({{al|Dia}}'s)
* {{p|Seel}} (Trainer's; photo)
* {{p|Emolga}} (Trainer's; photo)
* {{p|Vulpix}} (Trainer's; photo)
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Shiny Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Guzzlord}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|anime}})
* {{p|Rattata}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; ×3)
* {{p|Grubbin}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What "king" Pokémon do we battle in today's episode?''
** Host: {{Ash}}
** Choices: {{p|Slaking|Kekking}}, {{p|Magikarp|Koiking}}, {{p|Guzzlord|Akuziking}}, {{p|Nidoking}}
** Answer: Akuziking
* During the title card sequence, a more serious theme, based on [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|There's Trouble!]], is used instead of the normal title card jingle.
* The picture of Magikarp in the Poké Problem segment is shown animated and flopping around.
* The photos that Ash finds at the post-apocalyptic [[Ultra Ruin]]'s [[Pokémon School]] were edited in-between the first preview of this episode, aired after [[SM100]], and the actual episode, having been changed to look more tarnished and old.
* [[Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna Music Collection|Ash-Greninja Appears!]] is used as an insert song at the end of Ash and {{al|Dia}}'s {{pkmn|battle}} against {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}.
* {{an|Misty}}, [[Sandy]], and {{an|Lana}} narrate the preview for the [[SM102|next episode]].
** This marks the first time Misty has narrated a preview for an episode since the one for ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper!]]'', 828 episodes earlier.
* Ash and Dia read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.

<gallery>
Ultra Ruin School photo SM101 preview.png|The school photos in the first preview
Ultra Ruin School photo.png|The school photos in the actual episode
</gallery>

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|去吧！友情的雙重終極伏特狂雷閃！！|Go! The Twin Gigavolt Havoc of Friendship!!}}
|nl=Parallelle vriendschappen!
|ko={{tt|쏴라! 우정의 트윈 스파킹기가볼트!!|Fire! The Twin Gigavolt Havoc of Friendship!!}}
|he={{tt|!חברויות מקבילות|Parallel Friendships!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Amizades paralelas!|Parallel friendships!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Amistades paralelas!|Parallel friendships!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Amistades Paralelas!|Parallel Friendships!}}
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prevcode=SM100 |
prevtitle=Battling the Beast Within! |
nextcode=SM102 |
nexttitle=Alola, Alola! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
colorscheme=Alola}}
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