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'''Love at First Twirl!''' (Japanese: '''ピカピカだいすき!くるくるベベノム!!''' ''Shining Love! Spinning {{tt|Bevenom|Poipole}}!!'') is the 67th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,006th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 22, 2018<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
'''Love at First Twirl!''' (Japanese: '''ピカピカだいすき!くるくるベベノム!!''' ''Shining Love! Spinning {{tt|Bevenom|Poipole}}!!'') is the 67th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,006th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 22, 2018, in New Zealand on July 17, 2018, in Canada on August 11, 2018, in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2018, and in the United States on August 25, 2018.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>During a presentation to the Pokémon School class about the Alolan night sky, Sophocles mentions the possibility of undiscovered Pokémon living in outer space. Meanwhile, a mysterious Pokémon happily darts about in the sky above. Lusamine and the Aether Foundation determine that it’s an Ultra Beast, and it’s taken quite a fancy to Pikachu! Naming it Poipole, Lusamine asks Ash to take on the Pokémon as a partner—and our hero happily agrees. Although Poipole is quite a prankster, our heroes can’t wait to see how having an Ultra Beast in the family will affect their adventures!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
A full moon shines brightly and {{p|Poipole}} is flying low over the ocean. It spots a {{p|Chinchou}}, hitting the unsuspecting Pokémon with a poison attack to get its attention. Chinchou responds with {{m|Supersonic}}, only energising Poipole and scaring the wild Chinchou away. Poipole reminisces about {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}} against {{p|Buzzwole}} in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]''. Its impulse leads it to seek out [[Ash]] and Pikachu. Poipole locates Ash and Pikachu on their way to school the next morning.
A full moon shines brightly and {{p|Poipole}} is flying low over the ocean. It spots a {{p|Chinchou}}, and hits the unsuspecting Pokémon with a poison attack to get its attention. Chinchou responds with {{m|Thunder Wave}}, only energising Poipole and scaring the wild Chinchou away. Poipole reminisces about {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}} against {{p|Buzzwole}} in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]''. Its impulse leads it to seek out {{Ash}} and Pikachu, it soon locates them on their way to [[Pokémon School]] the next morning.


Class has begun and {{an|Sophocles}} is presenting a series of photographs taken by [[Molayne]], Sophocles' cousin and the observatory director, using the [[Hokulani Observatory]] on Ula'ula Island. [[Professor Kukui]] pitches in, pointing out Molayne in a picture, calling him a talented trainer and friend. In the midst of the presentation, Pikachu receives a face full of blue liquid, and notices Poipole looking into the classroom. Pikachu abandons the class presentation to do some investigation, not that anyone notices. Sophocles talks about his desire to discover new Pokemon from outer space, and with that his presentation was completed. Lunch time arrives, with Ash and friends sitting with their desk arranged in a circle. Ash brings out {{AP|Lycanroc}}, {{AP|Rowlet}} and {{AP|Torracat}} for a hand-made lunch, courtesy of [[Professor Burnet]], and suddenly realises Pikachu's absence. Everyone decides to search for Pikachu around the school grounds, to no avail, and the search effort proves too much for some. Rowlet's eagerness leads Ash to search outside the school, whilst everyone else keeps up the search in the school. Meanwhile Pikachu has run outside of the school grounds, chasing Poipole into a nearby forest. The pair stop in a cleared path, Poipole goes on to nuzzle Pikachu much to the yellow Pokemon’s enjoyment. Poipole then fetches an apple from a nearby tree, which Pikachu splits into two with an {{m|Iron Tail}}.
Class has begun and {{an|Sophocles}} is presenting a series of photographs taken by [[Molayne]], Sophocles' cousin and the observatory director, using the [[Hokulani Observatory]] on [[Ula'ula Island]]. {{an|Professor Kukui}} points out his friend Molayne in a picture and notes he is a talented {{pkmn|Trainer}}. In the midst of the presentation, Pikachu receives a face full of blue liquid, and notices Poipole looking into the classroom. Pikachu abandons the class presentation to do some investigation, not that anyone notices. Sophocles talks about his desire to discover new Pokemon from outer space and concludes his presentation. Lunch time arrives, with Ash and friends sitting with their desk arranged in a circle. Ash brings out {{AP|Lycanroc}}, {{AP|Rowlet}}, and {{AP|Torracat}} for a hand-made lunch, courtesy of [[Professor Burnet]], and suddenly realises Pikachu's absence. Everyone decides to search for Pikachu around the school grounds. Rowlet's eagerness leads Ash to search outside the school, while everyone else keeps up the search in the school. Meanwhile Pikachu has run outside of the school grounds, chasing Poipole into a nearby forest. The pair stop in a cleared path, Poipole goes on to nuzzle Pikachu much to the yellow Pokemon's enjoyment. Poipole then fetches an apple from a nearby tree, which Pikachu splits into two with an {{m|Iron Tail}}.


In the middle of the search, Rowlet becomes distracted, swooping into {{TRT}}'s honey donut food van for a snack. [[Jessie]] calls upon her {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} to use {{m|Wood Hammer}}, the attack hits and sends Rowlet flying off into the distance. Rowlet breaks its uncontrolled spin mid-air and notices Pikachu and Poipole in the forest clearing. The flying type heads directly for Poipole, a perceived enemy, though its attack is disrupted by Poipole's defensive poison attack. Pikachu runs over to the now {{status|poison}}ed Rowlet, and begins to spark with electricity. Pikachu stops its sparking after hearing Poipole's teary plea. Poipole instantly grabs Rowlet and Pikachu leads the troupe back to the school. Team Rocket notice the mysterious purple pin-headed Pokemon, Pikachu and Rowlet walking past from their food van. Meowth proves unable to translate Poipole's speech, admitting he doesn't recognize it. And [[James]], with {{TP|James|Mareanie}} on his shoulder, checks his logbook for any matches, to no avail. Team Rocket suspect the Pokemon is rare, or could even be an [[Ultra Beast]], and the lucrative potential leads them to follow after Pikachu.
In the middle of the search, Rowlet becomes distracted and swoops into {{TRT}}'s honey donut food van for a snack. [[Jessie]] calls upon her {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} to use {{m|Wood Hammer}}, the attack hits and sends Rowlet flying off into the distance. Rowlet breaks its uncontrolled spin mid-air and notices Pikachu and Poipole in the forest clearing. The {{type|Flying}} heads directly for Poipole, a perceived enemy, though its attack is disrupted by Poipole's defensive {{m|Toxic}} attack. Pikachu runs over to the now-{{status|poison}}ed Rowlet, and begins to spark with electricity. Pikachu stops its sparking after hearing Poipole's teary plea. Poipole instantly grabs Rowlet and Pikachu leads the troupe back to the school. Team Rocket notice the mysterious purple pin-headed Pokemon, Pikachu and Rowlet walking passed from their food van. Meowth proves unable to translate Poipole's speech, admitting he doesn't recognize it. [[James]], with {{TP|James|Mareanie}} on his shoulder, checks his logbook for any matches, to no avail. Team Rocket decide to follow after suspecting the Pokemon is rare, or may be an [[Ultra Beast]].


Soon enough, Team Rocket catches up to Poipole, who is taking a break out exhaustion from carrying Rowlet on its back. The trio launch into their classic motto, only to realize they committed to their ritual in front of Pokemon not people. Poipole's laughter at Team Rocket only infuriates the trio. {{MTR}} produces a net launcher, though Ash's Lycanroc and Torracat arrive on the scene destroying the net in the process. The new arrivals take Team Rocket by surprise though when Meowth sees the newly evolved Torracat for the first time he is seemingly excited for it. Ash and {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} soon walk on to the scene, instantly noticing Poipole. Rotom takes a frenzy of photos, revealing it has no data on the Pokemon species. James calls on Mareanie for assistance, though the Pokemon instead grips to his head and poisons him. Out of frustration Jessie calls out Mimikyu. Pikachu dodges Mimikyu's {{m|Shadow Claw}} and retaliates with Iron Tail, but the attack fails to do any damage, merely causing Mimikyu's head to tilt over. Mareanie's {{m|Spike Cannon}} collides with Lycanroc's {{m|Rock Throw}}. Jessie attempts a {{m|Shadow Ball}} though the attack misses. Before Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} hits Team Rocket, Bewear rolls in, and scoops the trio up into its arms and out of harm's way.  
Soon enough, Team Rocket catches up to Poipole, who is taking a break out exhaustion from carrying Rowlet on its back. The trio launch into their classic {{motto}}, only to realize they committed to their ritual in front of Pokemon not people. Poipole's laughter at Team Rocket only infuriates the trio. {{MTR}} produces a net launcher, though Ash's Lycanroc and Torracat arrive on the scene destroying the net in the process. The new arrivals take Team Rocket by surprise though when Meowth sees the newly evolved Torracat for the first time he is seemingly excited for it. Ash and {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} soon walk on to the scene, instantly noticing Poipole. Rotom takes a frenzy of photos, revealing it has no data on the Pokémon. James calls on Mareanie for assistance, though the Pokemon instead grips onto his head and poisons him. Out of frustration Jessie calls out Mimikyu. Pikachu dodges Mimikyu's {{m|Shadow Claw}} and retaliates with Iron Tail, but the attack fails to do any damage, merely activating Mimikyu's {{a|Disguise}} ability. Mareanie's {{m|Spike Cannon}} collides with Lycanroc's {{m|Rock Throw}}. Jessie attempts a {{m|Shadow Ball}} though the attack misses. Before Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} hits Team Rocket, Bewear intervenes, and scoops the trio up into its arms and out of harm's way.  


In the evening, Ash returns to the [[Ultra Guardians]] base, underneath the Pokemon School. {{an|Lillie}} heals Rowlet's poisoning. Poipole continues to nudge Pikachu and takes a particular liking to Ash's Z-Ring, even taking it off Ash's wrist. Suddenly, [[Lusamine]], [[Wicke]], and [[Professor Burnet]] appear via projection display. Lusamine announces that, due to Rotom's footage, they identified the mysterious purple Pokemon as an Ultra Beast called Poipole, the Poison Pin Pokemon. Rotom, with Lusamine's word, goes on to officially register Poipole in its system. Lusamine also grants Ash custody of Poipole to allow for daily observation until she and her team can figure out which Ultra Wormhole it appeared from. Lusamine's Clefable brings out the {{ball|Beast}}s for Ash to capture Poipole. Despite Ash's welcoming speech to encourage Poipole to join his team, the Pokemon avoids all of the [[Beast Ball]]s. Lillie suggests that Ash demonstrates how Poké Balls operate. Poipole watches Ash use Rowlet as an example, calling upon and returning the Pokemon several times. Unexpectedly, Poipole flies up to Ash and touches the Beast Ball's central button, causing it to enter the device. The Beast Ball rocks on the ground several times before settling, to everyone's amazement; this officiates Ash's capture of Poipole.
In the evening, Ash returns to the [[Ultra Guardians]] base, underneath the Pokémon School. {{an|Lillie}} heals Rowlet's poisoning. Poipole continues to nudge Pikachu and removes Ash's [[Z-Ring]] from his wrist. Suddenly, [[Lusamine]], [[Wicke]], and [[Professor Burnet]] appear via a projection display. Lusamine announces that, thanks to Rotom's footage, they have identified the mysterious purple Pokemon as an Ultra Beast called Poipole, the Poison Pin Pokemon. Rotom, with Lusamine's word, goes on to officially register Poipole in its system. Lusamine also grants Ash custody of Poipole to allow for daily observation until she and her team can figure out which [[Ultra Wormhole]] it appeared from. Lusamine's {{p|Clefable}} brings out the {{ball|Beast}}s for Ash to capture Poipole. Despite Ash's welcoming speech to encourage Poipole to join his team, the Pokemon avoids all of the Beast Balls. Lillie suggests that Ash demonstrates how {{ball|Poké}}s operate. Ash uses Rowlet to demonstrate, so he calls upon and returns the Pokemon several times. Unexpectedly, Poipole flies up to Ash and touches the Beast Ball's central button, causing it to enter the device. The Beast Ball rocks on the ground several times before settling, to everyone's amazement; this officiates Ash's capture of Poipole.


That night, Ash and his Pokemon are excited with Poipole, the latest edition to the team. Rowlet, with Pikachu on its back, chases Poipole through Professor Kukui's home before eventually stopping out of exhaustion. Poipole goes on to spray several lines of blue and red fluid from its head on to one of the log walls, producing a portrait of Pikachu. The captured likeness impresses Pikachu and the others. Professor Kukui, in talking to Professor Burnet, suggests Poipole may prove to be a lot of effort because of its energetic nature and prankster antics.
That night, Ash and his Pokemon are excited with Poipole, the latest edition to the team. Rowlet, with Pikachu on its back, chases Poipole through Professor Kukui's home before eventually stopping out of exhaustion. Poipole goes on to spray several lines of blue and red fluid from its head on to one of the log walls, producing a portrait of Pikachu. The captured likeness impresses Pikachu and the others. Professor Kukui, in talking to Professor Burnet, suggests Poipole may prove to be a lot of effort because of its energetic nature and prankster antics.
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==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} meet the {{p|Poipole}} that has been following them for the first time.
* The recurring {{p|Poipole}} is revealed to know {{m|Toxic}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} meet the recurring Poipole for the first time.
* Ash {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{AP|Poipole}} to take care of it until the location of its [[Ultra Wormhole]] is discovered.
* Ash {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{AP|Poipole}} to take care of it until the location of its [[Ultra Wormhole]] is discovered.
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Kukui]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Lusamine]] (video projection)
* [[Lusamine]] (video projection)
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[File:WTP SM067.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: <!-- {{p|Pokémon}} ''(US and international)'',--> {{p|Torracat}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Torracat}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Clefable}} ([[Lusamine]]'s)
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Clefable}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ([[Professor Burnet]]'s)
* {{p|Munchlax}} ([[Professor Burnet]]'s)
* {{p|Trubbish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Trubbish}} (Trainer's)
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** Choices: Babanomu, Bibinomu, Bubunomu, {{p|Poipole|Bevenom}}
** Choices: Babanomu, Bibinomu, Bubunomu, {{p|Poipole|Bevenom}}
** Answer: Bevenom
** Answer: Bevenom
* The English dub title is a reference to the phrase "love at first sight".
* The English dub title is a reference to the phrase "''love at first sight''". This was also used for the title of [[AG042|a previous episode]].
* [[Nurse Joy]], {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Lana}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{Ash}} narrate the preview for the [[SM068|next episode]].
* [[Nurse Joy]], {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Lana}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{Ash}} narrate the preview for the [[SM068|next episode]].
* The English dub was released on [[Amazon Video]] on August 22, 2018, three days before the episode aired in the United States.


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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|Kærlighed ved første spin!|Love at first twirl!}}
|nl={{tt|Liefde onder het sterrenlicht!|Love under the starlight!}}
|fi={{tt|Rakkautta ensipyöräyksellä!|Love at first twirl!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une amitié tourbillonnante !|A swirling friendship!}}
|de={{tt|Liebe auf den ersten Dreh!|Love at first spin!}}
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|ko={{tt|피카피카 너무 좋아! 빙글빙글 베베놈!!|Pika Pika Love! Spinning Poipole!!}}
|no={{tt|Kjærlighet ved første snurr!|Love at first twirl!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Amor à primeira rodada!|Love at first turn!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Amor a primer giro!|Love at first spin!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Amor a la primera pirueta!|Love at first pirouette!}}
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|th={{tt|ชื่นชอบแสงวูบวาบ เบเวนอมผู้หมุน ๆ !!|Shining Love! Spinning Bevenom!!}}
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Revision as of 15:07, 27 October 2018

SM066 : Smashing with Sketch!
Sun & Moon series
SM068 : Real Life...Inquire Within!
Love at First Twirl!
SM067.png
SM067   EP1006
ピカピカだいすき!くるくるベベノム!!
Shining Love! Spinning Bevenom!!
First broadcast
Japan March 22, 2018
United States August 22, 2018*
August 25, 2018*
English themes
Opening Under The Alolan Moon
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening 未来コネクション
Ending ジャリボーイ・ジャリガール
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 松井亜弥 Aya Matsui
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation directors 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
志村泉 Izumi Shimura
No additional credits are available at this time.

Love at First Twirl! (Japanese: ピカピカだいすき!くるくるベベノム!! Shining Love! Spinning Bevenom!!) is the 67th episode of the Sun & Moon series, and the 1,006th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on March 22, 2018, in New Zealand on July 17, 2018, in Canada on August 11, 2018, in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2018, and in the United States on August 25, 2018.

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Blurb

During a presentation to the Pokémon School class about the Alolan night sky, Sophocles mentions the possibility of undiscovered Pokémon living in outer space. Meanwhile, a mysterious Pokémon happily darts about in the sky above. Lusamine and the Aether Foundation determine that it’s an Ultra Beast, and it’s taken quite a fancy to Pikachu! Naming it Poipole, Lusamine asks Ash to take on the Pokémon as a partner—and our hero happily agrees. Although Poipole is quite a prankster, our heroes can’t wait to see how having an Ultra Beast in the family will affect their adventures!

Plot

A full moon shines brightly and Poipole is flying low over the ocean. It spots a Chinchou, and hits the unsuspecting Pokémon with a poison attack to get its attention. Chinchou responds with Thunder Wave, only energising Poipole and scaring the wild Chinchou away. Poipole reminisces about Pikachu's Thunderbolt against Buzzwole in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!. Its impulse leads it to seek out Ash and Pikachu, it soon locates them on their way to Pokémon School the next morning.

Class has begun and Sophocles is presenting a series of photographs taken by Molayne, Sophocles' cousin and the observatory director, using the Hokulani Observatory on Ula'ula Island. Professor Kukui points out his friend Molayne in a picture and notes he is a talented Trainer. In the midst of the presentation, Pikachu receives a face full of blue liquid, and notices Poipole looking into the classroom. Pikachu abandons the class presentation to do some investigation, not that anyone notices. Sophocles talks about his desire to discover new Pokemon from outer space and concludes his presentation. Lunch time arrives, with Ash and friends sitting with their desk arranged in a circle. Ash brings out Lycanroc, Rowlet, and Torracat for a hand-made lunch, courtesy of Professor Burnet, and suddenly realises Pikachu's absence. Everyone decides to search for Pikachu around the school grounds. Rowlet's eagerness leads Ash to search outside the school, while everyone else keeps up the search in the school. Meanwhile Pikachu has run outside of the school grounds, chasing Poipole into a nearby forest. The pair stop in a cleared path, Poipole goes on to nuzzle Pikachu much to the yellow Pokemon's enjoyment. Poipole then fetches an apple from a nearby tree, which Pikachu splits into two with an Iron Tail.

In the middle of the search, Rowlet becomes distracted and swoops into Team Rocket's honey donut food van for a snack. Jessie calls upon her Mimikyu to use Wood Hammer, the attack hits and sends Rowlet flying off into the distance. Rowlet breaks its uncontrolled spin mid-air and notices Pikachu and Poipole in the forest clearing. The Flying-type heads directly for Poipole, a perceived enemy, though its attack is disrupted by Poipole's defensive Toxic attack. Pikachu runs over to the now-poisoned Rowlet, and begins to spark with electricity. Pikachu stops its sparking after hearing Poipole's teary plea. Poipole instantly grabs Rowlet and Pikachu leads the troupe back to the school. Team Rocket notice the mysterious purple pin-headed Pokemon, Pikachu and Rowlet walking passed from their food van. Meowth proves unable to translate Poipole's speech, admitting he doesn't recognize it. James, with Mareanie on his shoulder, checks his logbook for any matches, to no avail. Team Rocket decide to follow after suspecting the Pokemon is rare, or may be an Ultra Beast.

Soon enough, Team Rocket catches up to Poipole, who is taking a break out exhaustion from carrying Rowlet on its back. The trio launch into their classic motto, only to realize they committed to their ritual in front of Pokemon not people. Poipole's laughter at Team Rocket only infuriates the trio. Meowth produces a net launcher, though Ash's Lycanroc and Torracat arrive on the scene destroying the net in the process. The new arrivals take Team Rocket by surprise though when Meowth sees the newly evolved Torracat for the first time he is seemingly excited for it. Ash and Rotom Pokédex soon walk on to the scene, instantly noticing Poipole. Rotom takes a frenzy of photos, revealing it has no data on the Pokémon. James calls on Mareanie for assistance, though the Pokemon instead grips onto his head and poisons him. Out of frustration Jessie calls out Mimikyu. Pikachu dodges Mimikyu's Shadow Claw and retaliates with Iron Tail, but the attack fails to do any damage, merely activating Mimikyu's Disguise ability. Mareanie's Spike Cannon collides with Lycanroc's Rock Throw. Jessie attempts a Shadow Ball though the attack misses. Before Pikachu's Thunderbolt hits Team Rocket, Bewear intervenes, and scoops the trio up into its arms and out of harm's way.

In the evening, Ash returns to the Ultra Guardians base, underneath the Pokémon School. Lillie heals Rowlet's poisoning. Poipole continues to nudge Pikachu and removes Ash's Z-Ring from his wrist. Suddenly, Lusamine, Wicke, and Professor Burnet appear via a projection display. Lusamine announces that, thanks to Rotom's footage, they have identified the mysterious purple Pokemon as an Ultra Beast called Poipole, the Poison Pin Pokemon. Rotom, with Lusamine's word, goes on to officially register Poipole in its system. Lusamine also grants Ash custody of Poipole to allow for daily observation until she and her team can figure out which Ultra Wormhole it appeared from. Lusamine's Clefable brings out the Beast Balls for Ash to capture Poipole. Despite Ash's welcoming speech to encourage Poipole to join his team, the Pokemon avoids all of the Beast Balls. Lillie suggests that Ash demonstrates how Poké Balls operate. Ash uses Rowlet to demonstrate, so he calls upon and returns the Pokemon several times. Unexpectedly, Poipole flies up to Ash and touches the Beast Ball's central button, causing it to enter the device. The Beast Ball rocks on the ground several times before settling, to everyone's amazement; this officiates Ash's capture of Poipole.

That night, Ash and his Pokemon are excited with Poipole, the latest edition to the team. Rowlet, with Pikachu on its back, chases Poipole through Professor Kukui's home before eventually stopping out of exhaustion. Poipole goes on to spray several lines of blue and red fluid from its head on to one of the log walls, producing a portrait of Pikachu. The captured likeness impresses Pikachu and the others. Professor Kukui, in talking to Professor Burnet, suggests Poipole may prove to be a lot of effort because of its energetic nature and prankster antics.

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Dare da?

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Who's That Pokémon?: Torracat

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