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'''First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!''' (Japanese: '''モクロー登場！アローラでポケモンゲットだぜ！！''' ''It's {{tt|Mokuroh|Rowlet}}! Catching Pokémon in Alola!!'') is the fourth episode of the | '''First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!''' (Japanese: '''モクロー登場！アローラでポケモンゲットだぜ！！''' ''It's {{tt|Mokuroh|Rowlet}}! Catching Pokémon in Alola!!'') is the fourth episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 943rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 24, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside [[SM003]], in Canada on April 8, 2017, in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2017, and in the United States on May 14, 2017. | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
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<i>While Ash tries to catch his first Pokémon in the Alola region, Team Rocket is making friends with a Mimikyu and a Bewear, who carried them off to its cave so it could take care of them. When a flock of Pikipek steal Bewear’s food, the villains decide payback is in order! | <i>While Ash tries to catch his first Pokémon in the Alola region, Team Rocket is making friends with a Mimikyu and a Bewear, who carried them off to its cave so it could take care of them. When a flock of Pikipek steal Bewear’s food, the villains decide payback is in order! | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
In the [[Melemele Island]] marketplace, {{AP|Litten}} receives some {{Berries}} from [[Anela]]. As Litten eats, a flock of {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek}} fly overhead led by a {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak}}. Behind them, a {{AP|Rowlet}} tries to keep up. They all swoop down on the market | In the [[Melemele Island]] marketplace, {{AP|Litten}} receives some {{Berries}} from [[Anela]]. As Litten eats, a flock of {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek}} fly overhead led by a {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak}}. Behind them, a {{AP|Rowlet}} tries to keep up. They all swoop down on the market, taking berries and fruit from the stalls as the Rowlet spies a wind chime. The flock fly off with the fruit and berries as Rowlet takes the wind chime. Anela invites Litten to come back for food. In the forest, {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are battling a {{p|Grubbin}}, which they hope to make their first capture in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. Pikachu attacks Grubbin as {{Rotom}} provides Ash with information about Grubbin as Pikachu weakens Grubbin with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Ash throws a {{i|Poké Ball}}, which begins to shake, only for Grubbin to pop back out. Grubbin goes underground as Pikachu gets ready to attack. Grubbin emerges from the ground and scares {{an|Lillie}}. | ||
The battle continues but Pikachu is soon defeated | The battle continues, but Pikachu is soon defeated, allowing Grubbin to [[escape]]. After checking on Pikachu, {{an|Mallow}} shows Ash the way to the [[Pokémon Center]] as the others head back to school. {{an|Bewear}} is outside her {{TP|Bewear|den}} whilst {{TRT}} are inside. [[Jessie]] makes several attempts to capture {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}, but Mimikyu is able to swat the ball away. They fear that Bewear will eat them and Mimikyu is the only one they can use against it. This causes [[James]] to drop a [[Luxury Ball]] on the floor, which Jessie notices and decides to use. Despite James's protests, Jessie throws the ball at Mimikyu and catches it. Before Jessie can pick it up, Bewear returns, but instead of eating them, Bewear feeds them some honey, which they find incredibly sweet. At a nearby Pokémon Center, Ash and Mallow are greeted by [[Nurse Joy]], {{TP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}}, and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}}. Nurse Joy is happy to help Pikachu and Blissey takes Pikachu off for treatment. Ash notices Comfey, a Pokémon he hasn't seen before and asks Rotom for data which it provides along with data on Blissey. Ash and Mallow agree this makes them the perfect Pokémon to assist Nurse Joy. | ||
Pikachu soon returns after being treated where Nurse Joy informs Ash that Pikachu is now fully healed. Rotom decides to test Pikachu by pulling on its tail which results in everyone getting zapped with Thunderbolt. Later Rowlet, Trumbeak and the Pikipek return to the nest with their haul. {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon}} and Trumbeak aren't impressed with the wind chime Rowlet brings back and Trumbeak gives a lecture but grows annoyed when Rowlet falls asleep before sending Rowlet off to bring back some food. The next day, whilst having breakfast, Ash vows that today he will capture a Pokémon. Rotom explains they have | Pikachu soon returns after being treated where Nurse Joy informs Ash that Pikachu is now fully healed. Rotom decides to test Pikachu by pulling on its tail which results in everyone getting zapped with Thunderbolt. Later, Rowlet, Trumbeak and the Pikipek return to the nest with their haul. {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon}} and Trumbeak aren't impressed with the wind chime Rowlet brings back and Trumbeak gives a lecture but grows annoyed when Rowlet falls asleep before sending Rowlet off to bring back some food. The next day, whilst having breakfast, Ash vows that today he will capture a Pokémon. Rotom explains they have a strong chance of capturing Pokémon in the forest behind the school. Mallow confirms this, because that is where she caught {{TP|Mallow|Bounsweet}}, who releases a sweet smell. This catches the attention of Rowlet, who mistakes it for food and dives down to grab it, only for Bounsweet to fight back. As Rotom provides information on Rowlet, Mallow explains that Bounsweet is used to it as Rotom explains that the smell Bounsweet released tends to attract {{type|Flying}} Pokémon. | ||
At that moment, Rowlet comes back for another attack but is bounced back onto a power line and falls but Ash saves it. When Rowlet comes round, Ash checks Rowlet and sees that it is okay, after which Rowlet notices some fruit and happily starts eating as Ash offers it a banana. Later, once Rowlet has finished, Ash gives its head a stroke before asking Rowlet if it would like to join his team but Rowlet spots a watermelon and flies off with it | At that moment, Rowlet comes back for another attack but is bounced back onto a power line and falls, but Ash saves it. When Rowlet comes round, Ash checks Rowlet and sees that it is okay, after which Rowlet notices some fruit and happily starts eating as Ash offers it a banana. Later, once Rowlet has finished, Ash gives its head a stroke before asking Rowlet if it would like to join his team, but Rowlet spots a watermelon and flies off with it. Ash and Mallow chase after it. Back at Bewear's den, Bewear is nowhere to be seen. Team Rocket, now feeling full thanks to Bewear's food, prepare to leave. Jessie grabs the Luxury Ball with Mimikyu inside, but as they go to leave, the Pikipek and Trumbeak swoop in and take Bewear's berries. They decide to get the berries back to thank Bewear for her generosity, which James and Meowth agree to do. | ||
Back at the nest, Toucannon awaits the return of Rowlet along with the return Pikipek and Trumbeak and remembers hatching the Pikipek eggs which also include Rowlet's. Rowlet returns with the watermelon which Toucannon is pleased with | Back at the nest, Toucannon awaits the return of Rowlet along with the return of Pikipek and Trumbeak and remembers hatching the Pikipek eggs which also include Rowlet's. Rowlet returns with the watermelon which Toucannon is pleased with. Trumbeak and the Pikipek return, also pleased, just as Ash and Mallow arrive and notice the family. As Rotom provides information on the evolutionary line, Ash is surprised on seeing how many friends Rowlet has. Suddenly, Team Rocket fires several nets which captures the Pikipek, Toucannon and Trumbeak and say their motto. Ash orders them to let the Pokémon go, but they won't after they stole Bewear's food. Meowth fires another net which grabs Bewear's berries, as Jessie sends out Mimikyu to battle Pikachu. As the battle progresses, Ash tells Rowlet to save its friends. Rowlet manages to cut through the net containing the Pikipek with one kick, which annoys Team Rocket. | ||
Rowlet goes to free Toucannon and Trumbeak but seeing Pikachu about to get hit, Rowlet launches its own attack before flying Pikachu out of the way. After making sure Pikachu is alright, the battle continues as Rowlet releases Toucannon and Trumbeak. The battle continues but is stopped when Bewear | Rowlet goes to free Toucannon and Trumbeak, but after seeing Pikachu about to get hit, Rowlet launches its own attack before flying Pikachu out of the way. After making sure Pikachu is alright, the battle continues as Rowlet releases Toucannon and Trumbeak. The battle continues but is stopped when Bewear arrives and carries them away. Once they are gone, the Pikipek and Trumbeak thank Rowlet for saving them. Seeing Rowlet is happy with its family, Ash says goodbye to Rowlet and decides to leave without catching it. Rowlet looks upset about this but Toucannon nudges Rowlet, encouraging Rowlet to go with them. Rowlet flies into Ash's backpack. Ash is surprised but realizes Rowlet wishes to join his team much to Rotom's surprise. Rowlet flies into the air as Ash brings out a Poké Ball and throws it at Rowlet, successfully catching it, to the surprise of Rotom. Mallow is also surprised but guesses Ash has done this before. Ash brings Rowlet back out, who flies into his backpack, which Ash guesses Rowlet likes as Rotom updates its data on Rowlet. | ||
==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
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[[File: | [[File:Ash catches a Pokémon SM.png|thumb|220px|Ash after catching Rowlet]] | ||
* {{Ash}} tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Grubbin}}. | * {{Ash}} tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Grubbin}}. | ||
* [[James]] is revealed to own a [[Luxury Ball]]. | * [[James]] is revealed to own a [[Luxury Ball]]. | ||
* [[Jessie]] uses James's Luxury Ball to catch the {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} that {{TRT}} had encountered [[SM003|earlier]]. | * [[Jessie]] uses James's Luxury Ball to catch the {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} that {{TRT}} had encountered [[SM003|earlier]]. | ||
* Ash catches a {{AP|Rowlet}}. | * Ash catches a {{AP|Rowlet}}. | ||
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===Debuts=== | ===Debuts=== | ||
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====Pokémon debuts==== | ====Pokémon debuts==== | ||
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}}) | * {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}}) | ||
* {{p|Pikipek}} ({{DL| | * {{p|Pikipek}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek|anime}}) | ||
* {{p|Trumbeak}} ({{DL| | * {{p|Trumbeak}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak|anime}}) | ||
* {{p|Toucannon}} ({{DL| | * {{p|Toucannon}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon|anime}}) | ||
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}}) | * {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}}) | ||
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* [[Anela]] | * [[Anela]] | ||
* Stallholder | * Stallholder | ||
* Citizens | |||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* {{DL|Data broadcasting|QR Code|Pokémon QR Code}}: {{p|Mimikyu}} | * {{DL|Data broadcasting|QR Code|Pokémon QR Code}}: {{p|Mimikyu}} | ||
* The first airing in Japan didn't include a [[Poké Problem]] as it aired as a one-hour special alongside [[SM003]], only including the first Poké Problem. But it was included on other stations that aired the episode in delay and VOD services ([[ | * The first airing in Japan didn't include a [[Poké Problem]] as it aired as a one-hour special alongside [[SM003]], only including the first Poké Problem. But it was included on other stations that aired the episode in delay and VOD services ([[Prime Video]], [[Netflix]] and [[Hulu]]). | ||
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''In today's episode, which of these {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} will Ash {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}?'' | * [[Poké Problem]]: ''In today's episode, which of these {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} will Ash {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}?'' | ||
** Host: {{an|Mallow}} | ** Host: {{an|Mallow}} | ||
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* During the first airing on TV Tokyo as one-hour special viewers could take part in a [[Media:Keyword quiz SM003 SM004.png|four-characters keyword quiz]], in which 10 viewers could win a New Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Edition and copies of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. | * During the first airing on TV Tokyo as one-hour special viewers could take part in a [[Media:Keyword quiz SM003 SM004.png|four-characters keyword quiz]], in which 10 viewers could win a New Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Edition and copies of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. | ||
* This episode marks the first appearance of the [[Alola]] [[Nurse Joy]] design. | * This episode marks the first appearance of the [[Alola]] [[Nurse Joy]] design. | ||
* This episode reveals that {{p|Comfey}} and {{p|Blissey}} | ** This episode also reveals that the Nurse Joys working in the Alola [[region]] use {{p|Comfey}} and {{p|Blissey}} as assistants. | ||
* | *** In the process, this episode marks the first appearance of a Blissey in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since {{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}} last appeared in ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', 344 episodes earlier. | ||
* This episode marks the first time a Pokémon has been {{pkmn2|caught}} by a main character in a [[Poké Ball]] variant since {{an|Misty}} caught {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} in ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper!]]'', 730 episodes earlier. | * This episode marks the first time a Pokémon has been {{pkmn2|caught}} by a main character in a [[Poké Ball]] variant since {{an|Misty}} caught {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} in ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper!]]'', 730 episodes earlier. | ||
* {{ | * This marks the first time that Ash has obtained a dual-typed {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] since his {{p|Grotle}} evolved into {{AP|Torterra}} in ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunnyshore!]]'', 311 episodes earlier. | ||
* This is the last episode in which {{Ash}} catches a {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, not counting temporary captures. | |||
* This is the last episode where [[Jessie]] catches a Pokémon. | |||
* {{an|Lana}}, Ash, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{an|Mallow}}, and [[Ash's Pikachu]] narrate the preview for the [[SM005|next episode]]. | |||
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|zh_cmn={{tt|木木梟登場！在阿羅拉收服寶可夢吧！！|It's Rowlet! Catching Pokémon in Alola!!}} | |zh_cmn={{tt|木木梟登場！在阿羅拉收服寶可夢吧！！|It's Rowlet! Catching Pokémon in Alola!!}} | ||
|cs={{tt|První úlovek v oblasti Alola ve stylu Ashe Ketchuma!|First Catch in the Alola Region, Ash Ketchum-Style!}} | |cs={{tt|První úlovek v oblasti Alola ve stylu Ashe Ketchuma!|First Catch in the Alola Region, Ash Ketchum-Style!}} | ||
|hi={{tt|अलोला का पहला कैच - कैचम के अंदाज़ में। ''Alola ka pahla catch- Katchum ke Andaaz mein !''|Alola's first catch - in Katchum's style!}} | |||
|el={{tt|Πρώτο Πόκεμον στην Αλόλα, Ketchum-Στυλ!|First Pokémon in Alola, Ketchum-Style!}} | |el={{tt|Πρώτο Πόκεμον στην Αλόλα, Ketchum-Στυλ!|First Pokémon in Alola, Ketchum-Style!}} | ||
|da={{tt|Første fangst i Alola i Ketchum-stil!|The first catch in Alola in Ketchum-style!}} | |da={{tt|Første fangst i Alola i Ketchum-stil!|The first catch in Alola in Ketchum-style!}} | ||
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nexttitle=Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio! | | nexttitle=Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio! | | ||
series=Sun & Moon | series=Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon | | ||
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{{Project Anime notice}} | {{Project Anime notice}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]] | [[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Hiromasa Amano]] | [[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Hiromasa Amano]] | ||
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First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style! (Japanese: モクロー登場！アローラでポケモンゲットだぜ！！ It's Mokuroh! Catching Pokémon in Alola!!) is the fourth episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 943rd episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on November 24, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside SM003, in Canada on April 8, 2017, in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2017, and in the United States on May 14, 2017.
Blurb
While Ash tries to catch his first Pokémon in the Alola region, Team Rocket is making friends with a Mimikyu and a Bewear, who carried them off to its cave so it could take care of them. When a flock of Pikipek steal Bewear’s food, the villains decide payback is in order!
Meanwhile, Ash has been sharing his lunch with a hungry Rowlet, and when he follows it back to its Pikipek friends, he runs right into Team Rocket catching the entire flock in a net! Rowlet frees its friends and sends Team Rocket packing (with help from Bewear), and then joins Ash on his journey!
Plot
In the Melemele Island marketplace, Litten receives some Berries from Anela. As Litten eats, a flock of Pikipek fly overhead led by a Trumbeak. Behind them, a Rowlet tries to keep up. They all swoop down on the market, taking berries and fruit from the stalls as the Rowlet spies a wind chime. The flock fly off with the fruit and berries as Rowlet takes the wind chime. Anela invites Litten to come back for food. In the forest, Ash and Pikachu are battling a Grubbin, which they hope to make their first capture in the Alola region. Pikachu attacks Grubbin as Rotom provides Ash with information about Grubbin as Pikachu weakens Grubbin with Thunderbolt. Ash throws a Poké Ball, which begins to shake, only for Grubbin to pop back out. Grubbin goes underground as Pikachu gets ready to attack. Grubbin emerges from the ground and scares Lillie.
The battle continues, but Pikachu is soon defeated, allowing Grubbin to escape. After checking on Pikachu, Mallow shows Ash the way to the Pokémon Center as the others head back to school. Bewear is outside her den whilst Team Rocket are inside. Jessie makes several attempts to capture Mimikyu, but Mimikyu is able to swat the ball away. They fear that Bewear will eat them and Mimikyu is the only one they can use against it. This causes James to drop a Luxury Ball on the floor, which Jessie notices and decides to use. Despite James's protests, Jessie throws the ball at Mimikyu and catches it. Before Jessie can pick it up, Bewear returns, but instead of eating them, Bewear feeds them some honey, which they find incredibly sweet. At a nearby Pokémon Center, Ash and Mallow are greeted by Nurse Joy, Blissey, and Comfey. Nurse Joy is happy to help Pikachu and Blissey takes Pikachu off for treatment. Ash notices Comfey, a Pokémon he hasn't seen before and asks Rotom for data which it provides along with data on Blissey. Ash and Mallow agree this makes them the perfect Pokémon to assist Nurse Joy.
Pikachu soon returns after being treated where Nurse Joy informs Ash that Pikachu is now fully healed. Rotom decides to test Pikachu by pulling on its tail which results in everyone getting zapped with Thunderbolt. Later, Rowlet, Trumbeak and the Pikipek return to the nest with their haul. Toucannon and Trumbeak aren't impressed with the wind chime Rowlet brings back and Trumbeak gives a lecture but grows annoyed when Rowlet falls asleep before sending Rowlet off to bring back some food. The next day, whilst having breakfast, Ash vows that today he will capture a Pokémon. Rotom explains they have a strong chance of capturing Pokémon in the forest behind the school. Mallow confirms this, because that is where she caught Bounsweet, who releases a sweet smell. This catches the attention of Rowlet, who mistakes it for food and dives down to grab it, only for Bounsweet to fight back. As Rotom provides information on Rowlet, Mallow explains that Bounsweet is used to it as Rotom explains that the smell Bounsweet released tends to attract Flying-type Pokémon.
At that moment, Rowlet comes back for another attack but is bounced back onto a power line and falls, but Ash saves it. When Rowlet comes round, Ash checks Rowlet and sees that it is okay, after which Rowlet notices some fruit and happily starts eating as Ash offers it a banana. Later, once Rowlet has finished, Ash gives its head a stroke before asking Rowlet if it would like to join his team, but Rowlet spots a watermelon and flies off with it. Ash and Mallow chase after it. Back at Bewear's den, Bewear is nowhere to be seen. Team Rocket, now feeling full thanks to Bewear's food, prepare to leave. Jessie grabs the Luxury Ball with Mimikyu inside, but as they go to leave, the Pikipek and Trumbeak swoop in and take Bewear's berries. They decide to get the berries back to thank Bewear for her generosity, which James and Meowth agree to do.
Back at the nest, Toucannon awaits the return of Rowlet along with the return of Pikipek and Trumbeak and remembers hatching the Pikipek eggs which also include Rowlet's. Rowlet returns with the watermelon which Toucannon is pleased with. Trumbeak and the Pikipek return, also pleased, just as Ash and Mallow arrive and notice the family. As Rotom provides information on the evolutionary line, Ash is surprised on seeing how many friends Rowlet has. Suddenly, Team Rocket fires several nets which captures the Pikipek, Toucannon and Trumbeak and say their motto. Ash orders them to let the Pokémon go, but they won't after they stole Bewear's food. Meowth fires another net which grabs Bewear's berries, as Jessie sends out Mimikyu to battle Pikachu. As the battle progresses, Ash tells Rowlet to save its friends. Rowlet manages to cut through the net containing the Pikipek with one kick, which annoys Team Rocket.
Rowlet goes to free Toucannon and Trumbeak, but after seeing Pikachu about to get hit, Rowlet launches its own attack before flying Pikachu out of the way. After making sure Pikachu is alright, the battle continues as Rowlet releases Toucannon and Trumbeak. The battle continues but is stopped when Bewear arrives and carries them away. Once they are gone, the Pikipek and Trumbeak thank Rowlet for saving them. Seeing Rowlet is happy with its family, Ash says goodbye to Rowlet and decides to leave without catching it. Rowlet looks upset about this but Toucannon nudges Rowlet, encouraging Rowlet to go with them. Rowlet flies into Ash's backpack. Ash is surprised but realizes Rowlet wishes to join his team much to Rotom's surprise. Rowlet flies into the air as Ash brings out a Poké Ball and throws it at Rowlet, successfully catching it, to the surprise of Rotom. Mallow is also surprised but guesses Ash has done this before. Ash brings Rowlet back out, who flies into his backpack, which Ash guesses Rowlet likes as Rotom updates its data on Rowlet.
Major events
- Ash tries and fails to catch a Grubbin.
- James is revealed to own a Luxury Ball.
- Jessie uses James's Luxury Ball to catch the Mimikyu that Team Rocket had encountered earlier.
- Ash catches a Rowlet.
- For a list of all major events in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, please see the timeline page.
Debuts
Humans
Pokémon debuts
Characters
Humans
Pokémon
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
- Rotom (Rotom Pokédex)
- Rowlet (Ash's; new; debut)
- Popplio (Lana's)
- Togedemaru (Sophocles's)
- Bounsweet (Mallow's)
- Mimikyu (Jessie's; new)
- Blissey (Nurse Joy's)
- Comfey (Nurse Joy's; debut)
- Parasect (Trainer's)
- Sudowoodo (Trainer's)
- Machamp (Trainer's)
- Machoke (Trainer's)
- Lillipup (Trainer's; ×2)
- Elekid (Trainer's)
- Psyduck (stallholder's)
- Litten (anime)
- Bewear (anime)
- Pikipek (multiple; anime; debut)
- Trumbeak (anime; debut)
- Toucannon (anime; debut)
- Growlithe
- Grubbin
- Blissey (fantasy)
- Sableye (fantasy)
Trivia
- Pokémon QR Code: Mimikyu
- The first airing in Japan didn't include a Poké Problem as it aired as a one-hour special alongside SM003, only including the first Poké Problem. But it was included on other stations that aired the episode in delay and VOD services (Prime Video, Netflix and Hulu).
- Poké Problem: In today's episode, which of these Pokémon will Ash catch?
- Viewers could answer the Poké Problem with their remotes during the airing of SM003 and SM004 to take part in a lottery of five Pokémon Z-Ring & Z-Crystal Special Sets.
- During the first airing on TV Tokyo as one-hour special viewers could take part in a four-characters keyword quiz, in which 10 viewers could win a New Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Edition and copies of Pokémon Sun and Moon.
- This episode marks the first appearance of the Alola Nurse Joy design.
- This episode also reveals that the Nurse Joys working in the Alola region use Comfey and Blissey as assistants.
- In the process, this episode marks the first appearance of a Blissey in the animated series since Nurse Joy's last appeared in Uncrushing Defeat!, 344 episodes earlier.
- This episode also reveals that the Nurse Joys working in the Alola region use Comfey and Blissey as assistants.
- This episode marks the first time a Pokémon has been caught by a main character in a Poké Ball variant since Misty caught Corsola in A Corsola Caper!, 730 episodes earlier.
- This marks the first time that Ash has obtained a dual-typed Grass-type first partner Pokémon since his Grotle evolved into Torterra in The Fleeing Tower of Sunnyshore!, 311 episodes earlier.
- This is the last episode in which Ash catches a Grass-type Pokémon, not counting temporary captures.
- This is the last episode where Jessie catches a Pokémon.
- Lana, Ash, Kiawe, Lillie, Sophocles, Mallow, and Ash's Pikachu narrate the preview for the next episode.
Errors
- When Grubbin breaks out of the Poké Ball, the Poké Ball is shown to be closed. However, when Grubbin escapes, the Poké Ball is shown to be open.
- The Brazilian Portuguese Pokémon TV blurb misspells Bewear as "Bewar".
Dub edits
In other languages
| Language | Title | |
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| Chinese | Cantonese | 木木梟登場！在阿羅拉收服寶可夢吧！！ * 木木梟登場！在阿羅拉地區收服寶可夢吧！！ * |
| Mandarin | 木木梟登場！在阿羅拉收服寶可夢吧！！ | |
 Czech
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První úlovek v oblasti Alola ve stylu Ashe Ketchuma! | |
 Danish
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Første fangst i Alola i Ketchum-stil! | |
 Dutch
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Eerste vangst in Alola, in Ketchum-stijl! | |
 Finnish
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Alola - Ensinappaus, Ketchum-tyyliin!* Ensinappaus Alolassa Ketchum-tyyliin!* | |
 European French
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Première capture à Alola, façon Ketchum ! | |
 German
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Alola-Fang à la Ash Ketchum! | |
 Greek
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Πρώτο Πόκεμον στην Αλόλα, Ketchum-Στυλ! | |
 Hebrew
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תפיסה ראשונה באלולה, בסגנון קטצ'אם | |
 Hindi
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अलोला का पहला कैच - कैचम के अंदाज़ में। Alola ka pahla catch- Katchum ke Andaaz mein ! | |
 Italian
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Prima cattura ad Alola, in puro stile Ash! | |
 Korean
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나몰빼미 등장! 알로라에서 포켓몬을 잡아라!! | |
 Norwegian
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Første fangst i Alola, i Ketchum-stil! | |
 Polish
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Pierwszy połów w Aloli, w stylu Ketchuma! | |
| Portuguese |  Brazil
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A primera captura em Alola, no estilo Ketchum! |
 Portugal
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Primera captura em Alola ao estilo Ketchum! | |
 Romanian
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Prima captură în Alola, în stil Ketchum! | |
 Russian
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Первая поимка в Алоле в стиле Кетчума! | |
| Spanish |  Latin America
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¡Primera captura en Alola, al estilo Ketchum! |
 Spain
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¡Primera captura en Alola, al estilo Ketchum! | |
 Swedish
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Första fångsten i Alola, Ketchum-stil! | |
 Thai
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โมคุโร่ปรากฏตัว! การจับโปเกมอนที่อโลล่า!! | |
 Turkish
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Alola'daki ilk yakalama, Ketchum tarzı! Alola'da ilk yakalayış, Ketchum tarzı! * | |
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Categories:
- Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episodes
- Episodes written by Aya Matsui
- Episodes storyboarded by Hiromasa Amano
- Episodes directed by Ryō Nakano
- Episodes animated by Sayuri Ichiishi
- Episodes animated by Mizuho Tajima
- Episodes by multiple animation directors
- Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon
- Episodes focusing on Ash
- Episodes focusing on Mallow
- Episodes focusing on Team Rocket
- Episodes focusing on Mimikyu
- Episodes which aired in Canada before the United States
- Episodes which aired in the United Kingdom before the United States
