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(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 is scheduled to air in Japan on September 29, 2019<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
'''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 ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,080th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 29, 2019 and in the United States on February 1, 2020.
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==Blurb==
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<i>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?</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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Following the shocking revelation that {{an|Professor Kukui}} is the 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]].
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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 attention 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 predicts 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 backward. 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 attack its 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 [[Recharge|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 he keeps it on the field. Braviary unleashes a {{m|Rock Slide}}, with Ash and Lycanroc bracing themselves for the incoming attack.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{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.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
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==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
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* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
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* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
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* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
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* {{an|Professor Burnet}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Hala]]
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* [[Olivia]]
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* [[Nanu]]
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* [[Hapu]]
* [[Jīkyō]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Caster]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[File:WTP SM141.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
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[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Naganadel}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{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|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Naganadel}} ({{OP|Ash|Naganadel}})
* {{p|Naganadel}} ({{OP|Ash|Naganadel}}; rejoins)
* {{p|Melmetal}} ({{OP|Ash|Melmetal}})
* {{p|Melmetal}} ({{OP|Ash|Melmetal}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
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* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
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* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Alolan form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
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* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}; flashback)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
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* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
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* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}; flashback)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; Mimey)
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}})
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}})
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* {{p|Braviary}} ({{an|Professor Kukui}}'s)
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* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
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* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
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* {{p|Bounsweet}} (Trainers'; ×2)
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* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
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* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Buneary}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diglett}} (Trainers'; [[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}} ([[Mallow's Shaymin|anime]])
* {{p|Fletchling}}
* {{p|Wingull}} (×3)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* [[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, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' becomes the first [[series]] to surpass [[Pokémon the Series: XY|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!]]''. Both episodes where this strategy was used were written by [[Atsuhiro Tomioka]].
* This episode was followed by a preview for ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* {{an|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===
===Errors===
[[File:SM141 error.png|thumb|200px|The Incineroar error]]
* In the original version, when Incineroar is sent out, the black stripes on its torso are miscolored red. This error is fixed in the dub.
* Faba is surprised by the revelation of Kukui being the Masked Royal, despite [[SM090|already knowing]] by this point.
===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|最終對戰！小智VS庫庫伊！！|Final Battle! Ash VS Kukui!!}}
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|fi={{tt|Näytösottelu ilman naamiota!|An exhibition match without a mask!}}
|de={{tt|Ganz ohne Maske!|Completely without a mask!}}
|he={{tt|!המסכה יורדת|The Mask Comes Off!}}
|it={{tt|Amichevole a viso aperto!|Friendly open-faced!}}
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|pl={{tt|Zdemaskowany!|Unmasked!}}
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|ru={{tt|Выставочный бой без маски!|Exhibition battle without a mask!}}
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SM141   EP1080
ファイナルバトル！サトシ対ククイ！！
Final Battle! Satoshi VS Kukui!!
First broadcast
Japan September 29, 2019
United States February 1, 2020
English themes
Opening The Challenge of Life
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening キミの冒険
Ending タイプ：ワイルド
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard でんさおり Saori Den
Assistant director でんさおり Saori Den
Animation directors 柳原好貴 Yoshitaka Yanagihara
酒井裕未 Hiromi Sakai
Additional credits

Exhibition Unmasked! (Japanese: ファイナルバトル！サトシ対ククイ！！ Final Battle! Satoshi VS Kukui!!) is the 141st episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 1,080th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on September 29, 2019 and in the United States on February 1, 2020.

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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 the shocking revelation that Professor Kukui is the Masked Royal, Ash is momentarily stunned, but is nevertheless excited that he will battle Kukui in the exhibition match tomorrow. Kukui promises to have the battlefield set up for tomorrow and requests a Full Battle, prompting Ash to add Naganadel to his team for a full set of six. Kukui urges Ash to give it his all, finishing off with his signature Masked Royal pose. Meanwhile, 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 Champion Ash versus the Masked Royal, making his true identity of Professor Kukui now public knowledge. In the lead-up, Ash has Melmetal perfect its 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 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 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 attention to the overhead screen, which will keep track of the battle’s progression.

Pikachu is raring to go, but Ash decides to call Torracat onto the field first, much to Pikachu's disappointment. Kukui predicts 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 Flame Charge. Incineroar bolsters its strength with Bulk Up and takes the brunt, sending Torracat backward. Torracat sprints into action with another Flame Charge, and its increased speed helps it dodge a retaliatory Darkest Lariat. With Incineroar's back turned, Torracat leaps in for a Fire Fang, though it gets knocked away by Incineroar. Torracat recovers and encircles Incineroar with an increasingly fast Flame Charge. However, a Throat Chop knocks Torracat away and finally breaks the ring of fire. Incineroar rushes to attack its opponent again, but Torracat lashes it with a 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 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 Poké Ball to recover.

Kukui decides to keep Incineroar on the field, so Ash sends out Lycanroc. With Incineroar still recharging from using Blast Burn, Lycanroc lands a direct hit on it with Accelerock. Lycanroc instantly follows up with 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 Braviary. Ash is confident Lycanroc can continue, so he keeps it on the field. Braviary unleashes a Rock Slide, with Ash and Lycanroc bracing themselves for the incoming attack.

Major events

Ash facing Kukui
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Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Naganadel

Trivia

Errors

The Incineroar error
  • In the original version, when Incineroar is sent out, the black stripes on its torso are miscolored red. This error is fixed in the dub.
  • Faba is surprised by the revelation of Kukui being the Masked Royal, despite already knowing by this point.

Dub edits

In other languages



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