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(Japanese: '''ロケット団の島めぐり!?Zリングをゲットせよ!!''' ''{{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}}'s {{tt|Island-Visiting|Island Challenge}}!? Get the Z-Ring!!'') is the 73rd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,012th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 3, 2018<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
'''Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?''' (Japanese: '''ロケット団の島めぐり!?Zリングをゲットせよ!!''' ''{{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}}'s {{tt|Island-Visiting|Island Challenge}}!? Get the Z-Ring!!'') is the 73rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,012th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 3, 2018, in New Zealand on August 23, 2018, in Canada on September 22, 2018, and in the United States on October 6, 2018.
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<i>When James’s Mareanie learns a Dark-type move, Team Rocket realizes this could be their chance to put their Dark-type Z-Crystal to good use! The Boss sends them to Ula’ula Island to get a Z-Ring from the kahuna, who’s a former associate.
 
Meanwhile, at the library, Acerola tells the story of the Greedy Rapooh—who turns out to be a real Gengar with thieving tendencies, and who steals Team Rocket’s Z-Crystal and takes off with Acerola on its back! When Kahuna Nanu sees that Team Rocket is battling to rescue his young friend, he lends them a Z-Ring—and after the battle, Acerola gives them a special Z-Crystal for Mimikyu!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Team Rocket are in their secret base, sitting around a table producing paper bags with a stamped Bewear logo. [[Jessie]] gets off her chair to get the group a snack. She quickly realizes there is only one cream puff left in the fridge, which [[James]] states is his. Before Jessie can take a bite, {{TP|James|Mareanie}} uses a new move, {{m|Knock Off}}, on Jessie. The cream puff lands on the floor next to {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}, and is quickly eaten to everyone's horror. Meowth then points out that Mareanie used a {{type|Dark}} move, Knock Off, much to Jessie and James' delight. Jessie notes Mareanie now knows a Dark-type move, meaning they will are both compatible with their Darkium-Z stone, and all they need now is a Z-Ring to perform the move.
{{TRT}} is in their secret base, about to eat. [[Jessie]] goes to get a snack but soon realizes there is only one cream puff left in the fridge, which [[James]] says is his. Before Jessie can take a bite, {{TP|James|Mareanie}} uses a new move on Jessie. The cream puff lands on the floor next to {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}, and it is quickly eaten to everyone's horror. Meowth points out that Mareanie used a {{type|Dark}} move, {{m|Knock Off}}, delighting Jessie and James. Jessie notes that now that Mareanie knows a Dark-type move, they have an attack compatible with their [[Darkinium Z]], but they need a Z-Ring to perform the move.


A call suddenly comes through from {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Matori]]. Matori is quick to point out Team Rocket have been making slow progress. In the midst of the scolding, Jessie whispers to Meowth that she has an idea to set the record straight, then announces the trio's plan to use [[Z-Move]]s. Matori states that in order to use a Z-Move, a person needs a [[Z-Ring]], only obtainable from an Island Kahuna, and she asks Giovanni for a possible lead. Giovanni states that the trio should go to [[Ula'ula Island]] to meet [[Nanu]], the Island Kahuna and a past acquaintance of his. With that order, Team Rocket head for Ula'ula Island.
The trio is suddenly contacted by {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Matori]], the latter of whom points out their slow progress. In the midst of the scolding, Jessie whispers to Meowth that she has an idea to set the record straight, then she announces the trio's plan to use [[Z-Move]]s. Matori recounts that in order to use a Z-Move, a person needs a [[Z-Ring]], which is only obtainable from an [[island kahuna]], and she asks Giovanni for a possible lead. Giovanni says the trio should go to [[Ula'ula Island]] to meet [[Nanu]], the island kahuna and a past acquaintance of his. With that order, Team Rocket heads for Ula'ula Island.


To avoid Bewear interrupting their plans, Team Rocket sets up hand-sewn puppets of themselves, as well as tape recorders that repeat the same sentences. Upon hearing the tape recorders, Bewear doesn't bother to check on Team Rocket and continues to collect fruit from the surrounding forest. Meanwhile, [[Acerola]] reads a fairy-tale, ''The Greedy Lapoo'', to [[Pico]] and {{OBP|Nene|Alola}}. The story is about a greedy spirit which steals items from people, but is eventually stopped when sealed away by the Island Kahuna. A {{Shiny}} Mimikyu nicknamed Mimi-tan floats around as Acerola reads the book.  
To avoid Bewear interrupting their plans, Team Rocket sets up hand-sewn puppets of themselves, as well as tape recorders that repeat the same sentences. Upon hearing the tape recorders, Bewear doesn't bother to check on Team Rocket and continues to collect fruit from the surrounding forest. Meanwhile, [[Acerola]] reads a fairy tale, "The Greedy Rapooh", to [[Piko]] and {{al|Nene}}. The story is about a greedy spirit which steals items from people, but is eventually stopped when sealed away by the island kahuna. A {{Shiny}} Mimikyu nicknamed Mimikins floats around as Acerola reads the book.  


Meanwhile, Team Rocket is walking through the forest. Meowth pulls out a bag containing some Mixed Fruits Malasada, a new product and offering to get the trio their Z-Ring. The trio stumble upon the Po Town Police Station. The trio and Wobbuffet quickly get changed into tourist outfits to avoid suspicion. They go on to open the police station's doors, and inside, they uncover a horde of Alolan Meowth. The group immediately spots Meowth's bag of food and resorts to attacking Team Rocket. After a brief squabble, the Alolan Meowth begin eating the Mixed Fruit Malasadas outside, while the disturbance wakes up Nanu. Upon losing their offering to the Island Kahuna, the trio decides to retreat to prepare another present. Nanu queries the group's intentions before stating that the Island Kahuna is on a martial arts training adventure for anywhere between a week to upwards of a year. Shocked, Team Rocket leaves in disappointment.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket is walking through the forest. Meowth pulls out a bag containing some Mixed Fruits Malasada, a new product and offering to get the trio their Z-Ring. The trio stumble upon the Po Town Police Station. The trio and Wobbuffet quickly get changed into tourist outfits to avoid suspicion. They go on to open the police station's doors, and inside, they uncover a horde of Alolan Meowth. The group immediately spots Meowth's bag of food and resorts to attacking Team Rocket. After a brief squabble, the Alolan Meowth begin eating the Mixed Fruit Malasadas outside, while the disturbance wakes up Nanu. Upon losing their offering to the island kahuna, the trio decides to retreat to prepare another present. Nanu queries the group's intentions before stating that the island kahuna is on a martial arts training adventure for anywhere between a week to upwards of a year. Shocked, Team Rocket leaves in disappointment.


Meanwhile, Acerola agrees to take Nene and Pico to see the Greedy Lapoo's tomb. Elsewhere, Team Rocket are discussing amongst themselves how to get a Z-Ring. Jessie proclaims the group needs to get a Z-Ring no matter what. In the process, she forcefully puts her foot on an ancient tombstone with a red string around it, causing it to shatter. The Greedy Lapoo emerges from the tomb and it's revealed to be a {{p|Gengar}}, who scares Team Rocket and steals their Darkium-Z.
Meanwhile, Acerola agrees to take Nene and Piko to see the Greedy Rapooh's tomb. Elsewhere, Team Rocket are discussing amongst themselves how to get a Z-Ring. Jessie proclaims the group needs to get a Z-Ring no matter what. In the process, she forcefully puts her foot on an ancient tombstone with a red string around it, causing it to shatter. The Greedy Rapooh emerges from the tomb and it's revealed to be a {{p|Gengar}}, who scares Team Rocket and steals their Darkinium Z.


Acerola, Mimi-tan, Nene, and Pico stumble upon the scene. Before they can run, the Gengar blocks the fleeing group in their tracks. Acerola blocks Gengar from scaring the two children, and in response, it quickly picks Acerola up and flies into the clouds; Team Rocket and Mimi-tan follow. Gengar resorts to stealing more items in a frenzy, including a {{p|Drampa}}'s berries, a golden [[nugget]] from a man by a lake, and a {{p|Blissey}}'s Lucky Egg. It also scares a wild {{p|Murkrow}} and {{p|Salandit}}. Acerola is still clinging on to Gengar, trying to get it to stop causing trouble. Suddenly, Mimi-tan arrives and engages Gengar in battle. Mimi-tan's repeated {{m|Shadow Claw}} attacks fail, going through Gengar's body. Gengar throws Mimi-tan into the air out of frustration, and Acerola jumps off Gengar's back in an attempt to grab it. Gengar's attempt to capture the falling Acerola fails, and she continues to free-fall through tree branches, eventually hitting the ground.
Acerola, Mimikins, Nene, and Piko stumble upon the scene. Before they can run, the Gengar blocks the fleeing group in their tracks. Acerola blocks Gengar from scaring the two children, and in response, it quickly picks Acerola up and flies into the clouds; Team Rocket and Mimikins follow. Gengar resorts to stealing more items in a frenzy, including a {{p|Drampa}}'s {{Berries}}, a man's [[Nugget]], and a {{p|Blissey}}'s [[Lucky Egg]]. It also scares a wild {{p|Murkrow}} and {{p|Salandit}}. Acerola is still clinging on to Gengar, trying to get it to stop causing trouble. Suddenly, Mimikins arrives and engages Gengar in battle. Mimikins's repeated {{m|Shadow Claw}} attacks fail, going through Gengar's body. Gengar throws Mimikins into the air out of frustration, and Acerola jumps off Gengar's back in an attempt to grab it. Gengar's attempt to capture the falling Acerola fails, and she continues to free-fall through tree branches, eventually hitting the ground.


Gengar follows behind and looks over at Acerola as she is holding Mimi-tan. Gengar suddenly produces all of the stolen goods from its body, surrounding Acerola in gifts to get her attention. Acerola is overwhelmed by the gesture, but is aware that the items are stolen. Team Rocket watches, noticing their Darkium-Z in Gengar's hand. Acerola states that she cannot accept the gifts, as she enjoys her time reading to the children in the library. Gengar goes into a tantrum, bouncing off the forest trees. It then tries to absorb Acerola into its body, but it is interrupted by Jessie's Mimikyu launching a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. Gengar quickly turns its attention to Jessie and Mimikyu, while James retrieves the Darkium-Z from the pile of stolen goods. The Team Rocket trio teases Gengar for losing in front of Acerola and then runs off, with Gengar following in anger. Nanu finds Acerola, asking his niece if she is fine.
Gengar follows behind and looks over at Acerola as she is holding Mimikins. Gengar suddenly produces all of the stolen goods from its body, surrounding Acerola in gifts to get her attention. Acerola is overwhelmed by the gesture, but is aware that the items are stolen. Team Rocket watches, noticing their Darkinium Z in Gengar's hand. Acerola states that she cannot accept the gifts, as she enjoys her time reading to the children in the library. Gengar goes into a tantrum, bouncing off the forest trees and trying to absorb Acerola into its body, but it is interrupted by Jessie's Mimikyu launching a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. Gengar quickly turns its attention to Jessie and Mimikyu, while James retrieves the Darkinium Z from the pile of stolen goods. The Team Rocket trio teases Gengar for losing in front of Acerola and then runs off, with Gengar following in anger. Nanu finds Acerola, asking his niece if she is fine.


Team Rocket stops running and attempts to face Gengar. Meowth's claws grow in anticipation for a {{m|Fury Swipes}}, though Gengar enters Meowth's body and possesses him. Mimikyu attacks, sending Meowth flying. Gengar emerges from his body and then possesses Jessie. In response, James commands Mareanie to use a gentle Knock Off against Jessie. The attack lands, and Gengar emerges from Jessie's body with tears in its eyes. As Meowth and Jessie quickly recover, Acerola, Mimi-tan, and Nanu stumble upon the trio. Nanu comments on the trio's skill before gifting them a Z-Power Ring. James places it on his wrist and has Mareanie perform {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}} for the first time against Gengar, defeating it.
Team Rocket stops running and attempts to face Gengar. Meowth's claws grow in anticipation for a {{m|Fury Swipes}}, though Gengar enters Meowth's body and possesses him. Mimikyu attacks, sending Meowth flying. Gengar emerges from his body and possesses Jessie. In response, James commands Mareanie to use a gentle Knock Off against Jessie. The attack lands, and Gengar emerges from Jessie's body with tears in its eyes. As Meowth and Jessie quickly recover, Acerola, Mimikins, and Nanu stumble upon the trio. Nanu comments on the trio's skill before gifting them a [[Z-Power Ring]]. James places it on his wrist and has Mareanie perform {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}} for the first time against Gengar, defeating it.


Acerola reveals that Gengar must have been lonely, hence why it kidnapped her and offered all of the stolen goods to her. This assumption turns out to be correct, for Gengar begins twirling around with her, and the two decide to become friends. Nanu tells Gengar that if it continues to misbehave, he will reseal the Pokémon into a tomb. In the process, he reveals that he is the Island Kahuna, much to Team Rocket's disbelief. Jessie angrily reveals Team Rocket's true motives for coming to see him. Nanu confirms that he has a personal connection with Giovanni and is aware of Team Rocket. Meowth demands that they want a Z-Ring, and so, Nanu decides to let the Team Rocket trio keep the Z-Power Ring as repayment for looking after Acerola. Jessie and James' attention turns to Acerola and her flying Mimikyu. Acerola states that Mimi-tan is an actual ghost, upon which Mimi-tan gives Jessie a [[Mimikium Z]]. Jessie, James, and Meowth are left ecstatic over achieving something beyond their intended goal.
Acerola reveals that Gengar must have been lonely, hence why it kidnapped her and offered all of the stolen goods to her. This assumption turns out to be correct, for Gengar begins twirling around with her, and the two decide to become friends. Nanu tells Gengar that if it continues to misbehave, he will reseal the Pokémon into a tomb. In the process, he reveals that he is the island kahuna, much to Team Rocket's disbelief. Jessie angrily reveals Team Rocket's true motives for coming to see him. Nanu confirms that he has a personal connection with Giovanni and is aware of Team Rocket. Meowth demands that they want a Z-Ring, and so, Nanu decides to let the Team Rocket trio keep the Z-Power Ring as repayment for looking after Acerola. Jessie and James's attention turns to Acerola and her flying Mimikyu. Acerola states that Mimikins is an actual [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]], upon which Mimikins gives Jessie a [[Mimikium Z]]. Jessie, James, and Meowth are left ecstatic over achieving something beyond their intended goal.


Meanwhile, Ash, {{an|Rotom Pokédex}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{AP|Poipole}} are aboard a ship destined for [[Ula'ula Island]].
Meanwhile, Ash, {{Rotom}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{AP|Poipole}} are aboard a ship headed for Ula'ula Island and Ash's third [[island challenge|grand trial]].


==Major events==
==Major events==
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[[File:Team Rocket and Z-Power Ring.png|thumb|220px|Team Rocket holding the Z-Power Ring and Mimikium Z]]
* [[James's Mareanie]] learns {{m|Knock Off}}.
* [[James's Mareanie]] learns {{m|Knock Off}}.
* {{TRT}} receives a [[Z-Ring|Z-Power Ring]] from [[Nanu]].
* {{TRT}} receives a [[Z-Power Ring]] from [[Nanu]].
* [[James]] and Mareanie perform {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}} for the first time.
* [[James]] and Mareanie perform {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}} for the first time.
* [[Jessie]] receives a [[Mimikium Z]] from [[Acerola]]'s Mimi-tan.
* [[Jessie]] receives a [[Mimikium Z]] from [[Acerola]]'s {{pkmn2|Shiny}} {{p|Mimikyu}}, Mimikins.
* {{Ash}} heads to [[Ula'ula Island]] to participate in his third [[island challenge|grand trial]].
* {{Ash}} heads to [[Ula'ula Island]] to participate in his third [[island challenge|grand trial]].
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* [[Acerola]]
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Pico]]
* [[Piko]]
* {{OBP|Nene|Alola}}
* {{OBP|Nene|Alola}}
* Men
* Men


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[File:WTP SM073.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: <!--{{p|Pokémon}} ''(US and international)'',--> {{p|Gengar}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ([[Acerola]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Mimi-tan)
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ([[Acerola]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Mimikins)
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Nanu]]'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; multiple)
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Nanu]]'s; [[Alolan form]]; multiple)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Gengar}} (Greedy Lapoo)
* {{p|Gengar}} (Greedy Rapooh)
* {{p|Blissey}}  
* {{p|Blissey}}  
* {{p|Drampa}}
* {{p|Drampa}}
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* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The Pokémon that steals our [[Darkinium Z]] in today's episode…?''
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The Pokémon that steals our [[Darkinium Z]] in today's episode…?''
** Host: [[Jessie]]
** Host: [[Jessie]]
** Choices: {{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Wimpod}}, {{alo|Meowth}}
** Choices: {{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Wimpod}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}}
** Answer: Gengar
** Answer: Gengar
* In Japan, this episode aired almost exactly one year after [[SM025|the episode]] where {{TRT}} acquired a [[Darkinium Z]] (364 days later, one day shy of being a full year).
* In Japan, this episode aired 364 days, one day shy of the full year, after [[SM025|the episode]] where {{TRT}} acquired a [[Darkinium Z]].
* [[Team Rocket's Team Song]] is used as an insert song when [[James]] and {{TP|James|Mareanie}} perform {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}.
* [[Team Rocket's Team Song]] is used as an insert song when [[James]] and {{TP|James|Mareanie}} perform {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}.
** The trio can also be heard singing the beginning of the song when landing on Ula'ula Island.
** The trio can also be heard singing the beginning of the song when landing on Ula'ula Island.
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* [[Nanu]] and [[Officer Jenny]] narrate the preview for the [[SM074|next episode]].
* [[Nanu]] and [[Officer Jenny]] narrate the preview for the [[SM074|next episode]].
* This is the first time that Ash only appears near the end of an episode since ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', 545 episodes earlier.
* This is the first time that Ash only appears near the end of an episode since ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', 545 episodes earlier.
* When mocking Gengar, James pulls a face that resembles the character of Iyami from ''{{wp|Osomatsu-kun}}''.
* When mocking Gengar, James pulls a face that [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|resembles]] the character of Iyami from the comedy manga and anime franchise ''{{wp|Osomatsu-kun}}''.
* This is the first episode since its debut where {{Rotom}} does not speak.
* This is the first episode since its debut where {{Rotom}} does not speak.
* The man who had his [[Nugget]] stolen by Gengar in this episode bears a [[List of cross-canon references|strong resemblance]] to the Man of Mystery from [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]].
* The man who had his [[Nugget]] stolen by Gengar in this episode bears a [[List of cross-canon references|strong resemblance]] to the Man of Mystery from [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]].
* This episode marks the first time a notable {{type|Dark}} [[Type expert|specialist]] has appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This episode marks the first time a notable {{type|Dark}} [[Type expert|specialist]] has appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a play on the phrase "Give me a ring sometime".
* Jessie, James, and Meowth read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.
* The period from this episode to ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'' marks the longest time Ash has been without {{ashfr}} or classmates in the anime, being a span of five episodes.
* The English dub of the episode was released on [[Prime Video]] on October 2, 2018, four days before it aired in the United States.


===Errors===
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}'s name is edited out in the English dub.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|火箭隊的諸島巡禮!?得到Z手環吧!!|Team Rocket's Island Challenge!? Get the Z-Ring!!}}
|zh_yue={{tt|火箭隊的諸島巡禮?得到Z手環吧|Team Rocket's Island Challenge? Get the Z-Ring}}
|cs={{tt|Co mi tak dát někdy Z-náramek?|How about giving me a Z-Ring sometime?}}
|da={{tt|Team Rockets store prøve!|Team Rocket's big test!}}
|nl={{tt|Op zoek naar een Z-Ring!|Looking for a Z-Ring!}}
|fi={{tt|Mikset antaisi minulle vaikka Z-rengasta?|Why not give me a Z-Ring?}}
|fr_eu={{tt|S'il vous plaît, juste un tout petit Bracelet Z !|If you please, only a very small Z-Ring!}}
|de={{tt|Wer wünscht sich nicht einen Z-Ring?!|Who does not want a Z-Ring?!}}
|it={{tt|Non ci daresti un Cerchio Z?|Won't you give us a Z-Ring?}}
|ko={{tt|로켓단의 섬 순례!? Z링을 접수하라!!|Team Rocket's Island Challenge!? Get the Z-Ring!!}}
|no={{tt|Team Rockets store prøve!|Team Rocket's grand trial!}}
|pl={{tt|Kiedy mi dasz moją Bransoletę Z?|When you give me my Z-Ring?}}
|pt_br={{tt|Por que não me dá uma Pulseira Z?|Why don't you give me a Z-Ring?}}
|ru={{tt|Кольцо-Z – непростое украшенье!|Z-Ring is not a basic jewelry!}}
|es_la={{tt|¿No quieres darme un Aro Z?|Don't you want to give me a Z-Ring?}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Consiguiendo una Pulsera Z!|Getting a Z-Ring!}}
|he={{tt|!להשיג טבעת זי|Get a Z-Ring!}}
|sv={{tt|Team Rocket's Prövning|Team Rocket's Challenge}}
|th={{tt|แก็งร็อคเก็ตตระเวนเกาะ!? เอา Z ริงมาให้ได้!!|Rocket-gang's Island-Visiting!? Get the Z-Ring!!}}
|tr={{tt|Bana Bir Z-Yüzüğü, Lütfen!|A Z-Ring For Me, Please!}}
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Latest revision as of 00:34, 9 March 2024

SM072 : Sours for the Sweet!
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
SM074 : Tough Guy Trials!
Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?
SM073.png
SM073   EP1012
ロケット団の島めぐり!?Zリングをゲットせよ!!
Rocket-dan's Island-Visiting!? Get the Z-Ring!!
First broadcast
Japan May 3, 2018
United States October 2, 2018*
October 6, 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 宮田由佳 Yuka Miyata
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.

Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime? (Japanese: ロケット団の島めぐり!?Zリングをゲットせよ!! Rocket-dan's Island-Visiting!? Get the Z-Ring!!) is the 73rd episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 1,012th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on May 3, 2018, in New Zealand on August 23, 2018, in Canada on September 22, 2018, and in the United States on October 6, 2018.

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Blurb

When James’s Mareanie learns a Dark-type move, Team Rocket realizes this could be their chance to put their Dark-type Z-Crystal to good use! The Boss sends them to Ula’ula Island to get a Z-Ring from the kahuna, who’s a former associate.

Meanwhile, at the library, Acerola tells the story of the Greedy Rapooh—who turns out to be a real Gengar with thieving tendencies, and who steals Team Rocket’s Z-Crystal and takes off with Acerola on its back! When Kahuna Nanu sees that Team Rocket is battling to rescue his young friend, he lends them a Z-Ring—and after the battle, Acerola gives them a special Z-Crystal for Mimikyu!

Plot

Team Rocket is in their secret base, about to eat. Jessie goes to get a snack but soon realizes there is only one cream puff left in the fridge, which James says is his. Before Jessie can take a bite, Mareanie uses a new move on Jessie. The cream puff lands on the floor next to Mimikyu, and it is quickly eaten to everyone's horror. Meowth points out that Mareanie used a Dark-type move, Knock Off, delighting Jessie and James. Jessie notes that now that Mareanie knows a Dark-type move, they have an attack compatible with their Darkinium Z, but they need a Z-Ring to perform the move.

The trio is suddenly contacted by Giovanni and Matori, the latter of whom points out their slow progress. In the midst of the scolding, Jessie whispers to Meowth that she has an idea to set the record straight, then she announces the trio's plan to use Z-Moves. Matori recounts that in order to use a Z-Move, a person needs a Z-Ring, which is only obtainable from an island kahuna, and she asks Giovanni for a possible lead. Giovanni says the trio should go to Ula'ula Island to meet Nanu, the island kahuna and a past acquaintance of his. With that order, Team Rocket heads for Ula'ula Island.

To avoid Bewear interrupting their plans, Team Rocket sets up hand-sewn puppets of themselves, as well as tape recorders that repeat the same sentences. Upon hearing the tape recorders, Bewear doesn't bother to check on Team Rocket and continues to collect fruit from the surrounding forest. Meanwhile, Acerola reads a fairy tale, "The Greedy Rapooh", to Piko and Nene. The story is about a greedy spirit which steals items from people, but is eventually stopped when sealed away by the island kahuna. A Shiny Mimikyu nicknamed Mimikins floats around as Acerola reads the book.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is walking through the forest. Meowth pulls out a bag containing some Mixed Fruits Malasada, a new product and offering to get the trio their Z-Ring. The trio stumble upon the Po Town Police Station. The trio and Wobbuffet quickly get changed into tourist outfits to avoid suspicion. They go on to open the police station's doors, and inside, they uncover a horde of Alolan Meowth. The group immediately spots Meowth's bag of food and resorts to attacking Team Rocket. After a brief squabble, the Alolan Meowth begin eating the Mixed Fruit Malasadas outside, while the disturbance wakes up Nanu. Upon losing their offering to the island kahuna, the trio decides to retreat to prepare another present. Nanu queries the group's intentions before stating that the island kahuna is on a martial arts training adventure for anywhere between a week to upwards of a year. Shocked, Team Rocket leaves in disappointment.

Meanwhile, Acerola agrees to take Nene and Piko to see the Greedy Rapooh's tomb. Elsewhere, Team Rocket are discussing amongst themselves how to get a Z-Ring. Jessie proclaims the group needs to get a Z-Ring no matter what. In the process, she forcefully puts her foot on an ancient tombstone with a red string around it, causing it to shatter. The Greedy Rapooh emerges from the tomb and it's revealed to be a Gengar, who scares Team Rocket and steals their Darkinium Z.

Acerola, Mimikins, Nene, and Piko stumble upon the scene. Before they can run, the Gengar blocks the fleeing group in their tracks. Acerola blocks Gengar from scaring the two children, and in response, it quickly picks Acerola up and flies into the clouds; Team Rocket and Mimikins follow. Gengar resorts to stealing more items in a frenzy, including a Drampa's Berries, a man's Nugget, and a Blissey's Lucky Egg. It also scares a wild Murkrow and Salandit. Acerola is still clinging on to Gengar, trying to get it to stop causing trouble. Suddenly, Mimikins arrives and engages Gengar in battle. Mimikins's repeated Shadow Claw attacks fail, going through Gengar's body. Gengar throws Mimikins into the air out of frustration, and Acerola jumps off Gengar's back in an attempt to grab it. Gengar's attempt to capture the falling Acerola fails, and she continues to free-fall through tree branches, eventually hitting the ground.

Gengar follows behind and looks over at Acerola as she is holding Mimikins. Gengar suddenly produces all of the stolen goods from its body, surrounding Acerola in gifts to get her attention. Acerola is overwhelmed by the gesture, but is aware that the items are stolen. Team Rocket watches, noticing their Darkinium Z in Gengar's hand. Acerola states that she cannot accept the gifts, as she enjoys her time reading to the children in the library. Gengar goes into a tantrum, bouncing off the forest trees and trying to absorb Acerola into its body, but it is interrupted by Jessie's Mimikyu launching a Shadow Ball. Gengar quickly turns its attention to Jessie and Mimikyu, while James retrieves the Darkinium Z from the pile of stolen goods. The Team Rocket trio teases Gengar for losing in front of Acerola and then runs off, with Gengar following in anger. Nanu finds Acerola, asking his niece if she is fine.

Team Rocket stops running and attempts to face Gengar. Meowth's claws grow in anticipation for a Fury Swipes, though Gengar enters Meowth's body and possesses him. Mimikyu attacks, sending Meowth flying. Gengar emerges from his body and possesses Jessie. In response, James commands Mareanie to use a gentle Knock Off against Jessie. The attack lands, and Gengar emerges from Jessie's body with tears in its eyes. As Meowth and Jessie quickly recover, Acerola, Mimikins, and Nanu stumble upon the trio. Nanu comments on the trio's skill before gifting them a Z-Power Ring. James places it on his wrist and has Mareanie perform Black Hole Eclipse for the first time against Gengar, defeating it.

Acerola reveals that Gengar must have been lonely, hence why it kidnapped her and offered all of the stolen goods to her. This assumption turns out to be correct, for Gengar begins twirling around with her, and the two decide to become friends. Nanu tells Gengar that if it continues to misbehave, he will reseal the Pokémon into a tomb. In the process, he reveals that he is the island kahuna, much to Team Rocket's disbelief. Jessie angrily reveals Team Rocket's true motives for coming to see him. Nanu confirms that he has a personal connection with Giovanni and is aware of Team Rocket. Meowth demands that they want a Z-Ring, and so, Nanu decides to let the Team Rocket trio keep the Z-Power Ring as repayment for looking after Acerola. Jessie and James's attention turns to Acerola and her flying Mimikyu. Acerola states that Mimikins is an actual ghost, upon which Mimikins gives Jessie a Mimikium Z. Jessie, James, and Meowth are left ecstatic over achieving something beyond their intended goal.

Meanwhile, Ash, Rotom, Pikachu, and Poipole are aboard a ship headed for Ula'ula Island and Ash's third grand trial.

Major events

Team Rocket holding the Z-Power Ring and Mimikium Z
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Gengar

Trivia

The Man of Mystery in the anime

Errors

  • When Team Rocket is seen from above before Jessie accidentally sets Gengar free, her hair is drawn as normal instead of as a bun.
  • When Gengar scares Team Rocket, James moves through Wobbuffet's arm as he stands up.

Dub edits

In other languages



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Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
SM074 : Tough Guy Trials!
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