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'''A Battle Hand-Off!''' (Japanese: '''スーパー決戦！ピカチュウVSミミッキュ！！''' ''Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS {{tt|Mimikkyu|Mimikyu}}!!'') is the 76th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,015th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 24, 2018, in New Zealand on September 14, 2018, in Canada on October 13, 2018, and is scheduled to air in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2018, and in the United States on October 27, 2018.
'''A Battle Hand-Off!''' (Japanese: '''スーパー決戦！ピカチュウVSミミッキュ！！''' ''Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS {{tt|Mimikkyu|Mimikyu}}!!'') is the 76th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,015th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 24, 2018, in New Zealand on September 14, 2018, in Canada on October 13, 2018, in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2018, and in the United States on October 27, 2018.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
<i>Fresh from his training with Tapu Bulu, Ash is ready for a rematch against Nanu, the kahuna of Ula’ula Island. Before the grand trial, however, Nanu has another pre-trial test for Ash. Our hero is tasked with winning a Pokémon battle against Team Rocket! Unfortunately for Ash, Jessie and Mimikyu have mastered Mimikyu’s Z-Move, and Mimikyu is determined to show Pikachu its full power…</i>
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<i>Ash has been training hard, preparing for his rematch against Nanu on Ula’ula Island. But when he tells the kahuna he’s ready, Nanu has another idea. Team Rocket has just come looking for the Twerp so Mimikyu can try out its new Z-Move against Pikachu, so Nanu sends him out to battle them instead!
 
Mimikyu proves to be a powerful opponent, but Pikachu overwhelms the opposition with a new move, Electroweb, and the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Ash wins, setting the stage for his Ula’ula Island grand trial!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
[[Jessie]] states that she and {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} have mastered their [[Z-Move]]. In celebration, {{TRT}} performs the Z-Move, but just as the Z-Power is passed onto Mimikyu, a call from [[Matori]] comes through. Matori asks about the trio's progress, and Jessie proudly displays her the recently obtained [[Z-Ring]]. Jessie then reveals that they are intent on catching {{AP|Pikachu}} for {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}. Matori notes that knowing a Z-Move will help them to catch rare Pokémon, and commends Jessie's enthusiasm before signing out. Jessie is left infuriated by Matori's disruptive and frequent check-ins. Meanwhile, {{an|Bewear}} continues to stockpile {{Berries}}, pausing for a moment to listen to the decoy Team Rocket's dialogue.
[[Jessie]] states that she and {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} have mastered their [[Z-Move]]. In celebration, {{TRT}} performs the Z-Move, but just as the [[Z-Power]] is passed onto Mimikyu, a call from [[Matori]] comes through. Matori asks about the trio's progress, and Jessie proudly displays her the recently obtained [[Z-Power Ring]]. Jessie reveals that they are intent on catching {{AP|Pikachu}} for {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}. Matori notes that knowing a Z-Move will help them to catch rare Pokémon, and commends Jessie's enthusiasm before signing out. Jessie is left infuriated by Matori's disruptive and frequent check-ins. Meanwhile, {{an|Bewear}} continues to stockpile {{Berries}}, pausing for a moment to listen to the decoy Team Rocket's dialogue.


Outside [[Acerola]]'s home, Ash prepares {{AP|Lycanroc}} and Pikachu for some training. The technique surprises Acerola, though {{Rotom}} assures her that this is normal for Ash. Pikachu begins with a {{m|Quick Attack}}, though Lycanroc responds with {{m|Accelerock}}. Pikachu lands an {{m|Iron Tail}} and follows it up with an {{m|Electro Ball}}. As Pikachu launches its attack, he slips in a mud puddle and the attack instead sprays Lycanroc's face with mud, but fortunately, it does not erupt into anger. As Ash addresses Pikachu, he notes that Pikachu's Electro Ball went amiss and Rotom adds that it appeared to split apart for some unknown reason. Ash declares the practice match a success and looks forward to challenging [[Nanu]].
Outside [[Acerola]]'s home, Ash prepares {{AP|Lycanroc}} and Pikachu for some training. The technique surprises Acerola, though {{Rotom}} assures her that this is normal for Ash. Pikachu begins with a {{m|Quick Attack}}, though Lycanroc responds with {{m|Accelerock}}. Pikachu lands an {{m|Iron Tail}} and follows it up with an {{m|Electro Ball}}. As Pikachu launches its attack, he slips in a mud puddle and the attack instead sprays Lycanroc's face with mud, but fortunately, it does not erupt into anger. As Ash addresses Pikachu, he notes that Pikachu's Electro Ball went amiss and Rotom adds that it appeared to split apart for some unknown reason. Ash declares the practice match a success and looks forward to challenging [[Nanu]].


At the [[Alola Route 17|Po Town Police Station]], Nanu is busy playing around with his {{wp|kendama}} when he is startled by Team Rocket's arrival. They ask for his assistance to find Ash, claiming that they wish to have a {{pkmn|battle}} against Pikachu. Nanu blindly points to a map, and explains that Team Rocket can find Ash at the abandoned {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}. As Team Rocket makes their way there, Ash soon arrives at the police station, demanding a [[Island challenge|trial]] against him. Nanu agrees to a Grand Trial against Ash on one condition, that he defeat "some" {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and their Mimikyu at the abandoned Thrifty Megamart. He also elects Acerola to judge the match. Ash begins making his way over to the abandoned site, while Nanu smirks at his cunning evasion tactic and returns to relaxing.
At the [[Alola Route 17|Po Town Police Station]], Nanu is busy playing around with his {{wp|kendama}} when he is startled by Team Rocket's arrival. They ask for his assistance to find Ash, claiming that they wish to have a {{pkmn|battle}} against Pikachu. Nanu blindly points to a map, and explains that Team Rocket can find Ash at the abandoned {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}. As Team Rocket makes their way there, Ash soon arrives at the police station, demanding a [[Island challenge|trial]] against him. Nanu agrees to a Grand Trial battle against Ash on the condition that he defeat some {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and their Mimikyu at the abandoned Thrifty Megamart first. He also elects Acerola to judge the match. Ash begins making his way over to the abandoned site, while Nanu smirks at his cunning evasion tactic and returns to relaxing.


At the abandoned Thrifty Megamart, Team Rocket awaits their opponent. {{MTR}} becomes tired of waiting and decides to look behind a stall shelf. He screams, directing Jessie and [[James]]' attention to a set of glowing eyes. They are all terrified, but quickly recover when they learn it is just Jessie's Mimikyu. Suddenly, a shopping cart nearly falls on Team Rocket, forcing them to briefly flee. Elsewhere, {{AP|Poipole}} pushes several of the shopping carts towards Pikachu, who evades them. Ash tells Poipole to stop fooling around, but Rotom reassures him that Poipole enjoys practical jokes. His attention soon turns to Team Rocket, who perform their {{motto}}. Ash quickly realizes that his trial opponents are Team Rocket and their Mimikyu. Acerola announces that she will be the judge, and Team Rocket bow in respect of her authority. Left with no other choice, Ash officially accepts the challenge.
At the abandoned Thrifty Megamart, Team Rocket awaits their opponent. {{MTR}} becomes tired of waiting and decides to look behind a stall shelf. He screams, directing Jessie and [[James]]'s attention to a set of glowing eyes. They are all terrified, but quickly recover when they learn it is just Jessie's Mimikyu. Suddenly, a shopping cart nearly falls on Team Rocket, forcing them to briefly flee. Elsewhere, {{AP|Poipole}} pushes several of the shopping carts towards Pikachu, who evades them. Ash tells Poipole to stop fooling around, but Rotom reassures him that Poipole enjoys practical jokes. His attention soon turns to Team Rocket, who perform their {{motto}}. Ash quickly realizes that his trial opponents are Team Rocket and their Mimikyu. Acerola announces that she will be the judge, and Team Rocket bow in respect of her authority. Left with no other choice, Ash officially accepts the challenge.


Bewear finally goes into Team Rocket's base in its den. It looks at the dummies, who soon begin to repeat their lines and fail. Realizing the real Team Rocket trio is away, Bewear screams. It jumps out of its base, leaving a path of destruction in its wake, and goes out to find them.
Bewear finally goes into Team Rocket's base in her den. She looks at the dummies, who soon begin to repeat their lines and fail. Realizing the real Team Rocket trio is away, Bewear screams. She jumps out of the base, leaving a path of destruction in its wake, and goes out to find them.


Meanwhile, at the [[Pokémon School]], {{an|Professor Kukui}} is in the midst of teaching a class based on {{p|Mimikyu}} and asks what should his students be aware of when battling it. {{an|Lillie}} states that Mimikyu is immune to {{t|Dragon}}, {{t|Normal}}, and {{type|Fighting}} [[moves]]. {{an|Kiawe}} is then reminded of Team Rocket's Mimikyu while the other students wish to see what is under its Pikachu-shaped cloth. Kukui explains that Mimikyu are more common on [[Ula'ula Island]] than anywhere else in [[Alola]]. At that moment, Kiawe and {{an|Mallow}} wonder how Ash's trial is going.
Meanwhile, at the [[Pokémon School]], {{an|Professor Kukui}} is in the midst of teaching a class based on {{p|Mimikyu}} and asks what should his students be aware of when battling it. {{an|Lillie}} states that Mimikyu is immune to {{t|Dragon}}, {{t|Normal}}, and {{type|Fighting}} [[moves]]. {{an|Kiawe}} is reminded of Team Rocket's Mimikyu while the other students wish to see what is under its Pikachu-shaped cloth. Kukui explains that Mimikyu are more common on [[Ula'ula Island]] than anywhere else in [[Alola]]. At that moment, Kiawe and {{an|Mallow}} wonder how Ash's trial is going.


Back on Ula'ula Island, Pikachu lands a successful {{m|Iron Tail}}, but it only triggers Mimikyu's {{a|Disguise}} [[Ability]] and does little damage to it. Mimikyu retaliates with {{m|Play Rough}}, followed by {{m|Shadow Claw}}. Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball to avoid close combat, one of Mimikyu's strength. However the attack is returned to him as Mimikyu's uses {{m|Wood Hammer}}. Ash tries another Electro Ball; this time, the attack splits, like what happened earlier that day, and hits Team Rocket instead. Pikachu dodges Mimikyu's approach with Quick Attack, but its {{m|Thunderbolt}} is interrupted by a Shadow Claw. Just as Jessie is about to perform a Z-Move with Mimikyu, Meowth is distracted, thinking that James touched him. James denies it, but he suddenly feels something touch him as well. At that moment, Bewear arrives and prepares to take Team Rocket away, despite their pleas. However, Mimikyu stares darkly at Bewear, prompting it to free Team Rocket and allow the battle to continue.
Back on Ula'ula Island, Pikachu lands a successful {{m|Iron Tail}}, but it only triggers Mimikyu's {{a|Disguise}} [[Ability]] and does little damage to it. Mimikyu retaliates with {{m|Play Rough}}, followed by {{m|Shadow Claw}}. Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball to avoid close combat, one of Mimikyu's strength. However the attack is returned to him as Mimikyu uses {{m|Wood Hammer}}. Ash tries another Electro Ball; this time, the attack splits, like what happened earlier that day, and hits Team Rocket instead. Pikachu dodges Mimikyu's approach with Quick Attack, but its {{m|Thunderbolt}} is interrupted by a Shadow Claw. Just as Jessie is about to perform a Z-Move with Mimikyu, Meowth is distracted, thinking that James touched him. James denies it, but he suddenly feels something touch him as well. At that moment, Bewear arrives and prepares to take Team Rocket away, despite their pleas. However, Mimikyu stares darkly at Bewear, prompting her to free Team Rocket and allow the battle to continue.


Mimikyu turns its attention to Pikachu and unleashes several Shadow Claw attacks, which he dodges and counters with Iron Tail. Mimikyu's Wood Hammer clashes with Pikachu's Iron Tail, before Mimkyu resorts to knocking down several shop stands. The two foes continue to exchange blows amongst the obstacle course, running along shelve tops and in-between the aisles. Pikachu dodges another Shadow Claw, and responds with Electro Ball. Mimikyu deflects the attack, which instead nearly hits Team Rocket. Spotting Pikachu's exhaustion, James, Meowth, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} launch into their Z-Move pose with Jessie, who twists the [[Mimikium Z]] on the Z-Ring. Pikachu manages to stand up, but it is too late as Mimikyu performs {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}. Mimikyu drapes its costume over Pikachu and beats its opponent, leaving Team Rocket shocked by the amount of violence displayed. Jessie tears up, believing her fortunes have finally changed and anticipates the Boss's praise.
Mimikyu turns its attention to Pikachu and unleashes several Shadow Claw attacks, which he dodges and counters with Iron Tail. Mimikyu's Wood Hammer clashes with Pikachu's Iron Tail, before Mimikyu resorts to knocking down several shop stands. The two foes continue to exchange blows amongst the obstacle course, running along shelve tops and in-between the aisles. Pikachu dodges another Shadow Claw, and responds with Electro Ball. Mimikyu deflects the attack, which instead nearly hits Team Rocket. Spotting Pikachu's exhaustion, James, Meowth, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} launch into their Z-Move pose with Jessie, who twists the [[Mimikium Z]] on the Z-Power Ring. Pikachu manages to stand up, but it is too late as Mimikyu performs {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}. Mimikyu drapes its costume over Pikachu and beats its opponent, leaving Team Rocket shocked by the amount of violence displayed. Jessie tears up, believing her fortunes have finally changed and anticipates the Boss's praise.


However, as Mimikyu jumps off, Pikachu is revealed to have unknowingly protected himself in an {{m|Electroweb}}. Proud of the new move, Ash has Pikachu trap Mimikyu with another Electroweb. Ash declares that he will respond with his own Z-Move, and [[SM054|his Z-Crystal again changes]] into a [[Pikashunium Z]]. Ash places [[Ash's hat|his hat]] on Pikachu and the two perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. The multicolored thunder beams hit their mark, blasting a large hole in the Thrifty Megamart's ceiling and leaving Team Rocket burned. As Mimikyu faints, Acerola declares Ash and Pikachu the trial winners. Ash happily embraces Pikachu, thanking him for his efforts, while Jessie demands Mimikyu to continue going, only to be stared down by Bewear, who gently picks up the unconscious Pokémon. Bewear then drops Team Rocket into a shopping cart and carefully places Mimikyu on top of the heap. Using the collapsed ceiling as a ramp, it quickly wheels the trolley up and flies out of the area.
However, as Mimikyu jumps off, Pikachu is revealed to have unknowingly protected himself in an {{m|Electroweb}}. Proud of the new move, Ash has Pikachu trap Mimikyu with another Electroweb. Ash declares that he will respond with his own Z-Move, and [[SM054|his Z-Crystal again changes]] into a [[Pikashunium Z]]. Ash places [[Ash's hat|his hat]] [[Pikachu in a cap|on Pikachu]] and the two perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. The multicolored thunder beams hit their mark, blasting a large hole in the Thrifty Megamart's ceiling and leaving Team Rocket burned. As Mimikyu faints, Acerola declares Ash and Pikachu the trial winners. Ash happily embraces Pikachu, thanking him for his efforts, while Jessie demands Mimikyu to continue going, only to be stared down by Bewear, who gently picks up the unconscious Pokémon. Bewear drops Team Rocket into a shopping cart and carefully places Mimikyu on top of the heap. Using the collapsed ceiling as a ramp, she quickly wheels the trolley up and flies out of the area.


Nanu arrives on the scene and is irritated by Ash's victory, but concedes and decides to keep his promise to Ash. Ash is overjoyed by this and thanks Nanu. Meanwhile, back at Bewear's den, Team Rocket is frustrated about how close they came to finally catching Pikachu, with Jessie vowing to continue training on the Z-Move. Their intense discussion is interrupted by Bewear's arrival with honey and they pause to have a snack break.
Nanu arrives on the scene and is irritated by Ash's victory, but concedes and decides to keep his promise to Ash. Ash is overjoyed by this and thanks Nanu.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* [[Jessie]] and Mimikyu perform {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} for the first time.
* [[Jessie]] and Mimikyu perform {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} for the first time.
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] learns {{m|Electroweb}}.
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] learns {{m|Electroweb}}.
* {{Ash}} clears the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} [[Island challenge|trial]], thus becoming qualified to challenge [[Nanu]]'s grand trial.
* {{Ash}}'s [[Electrium Z]] temporarily changes into a [[Pikashunium Z]] [[SM054|again]].
* Ash clears the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} [[Island challenge|trial]], thus becoming qualified to challenge [[Nanu]]'s grand trial.
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Matori]] (video hologram)
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Matori]] (video hologram)


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM076.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP SM076.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Krookodile}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Mimikyu}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Krookodile}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Mimikyu}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}; [[Pikachu in a cap|Alola Cap]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
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* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{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}})
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Steenee}})
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Steenee}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}}; [[Poké Problem]] segment)
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ([[Acerola]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Mimikins)
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ([[Acerola]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Mimikins)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
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[[File:SM076 original trailer.png|thumb|200px|The flags as they appeared in the original trailer]]
[[File:SM076 original trailer.png|thumb|200px|The flags as they appeared in the original trailer]]
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which one of Team Rocket's Pokémon uses a Z-Move in today's episode?''
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which one of Team Rocket's Pokémon uses a Z-Move in today's episode?''
** Host: [[James]]:
** Host: [[James]]
** Choices: {{TP|James|Mareanie}}, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}
** Choices: {{TP|James|Mareanie}}, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}
** Answer: Mimikyu
** Answer: Mimikyu
* This is the first time that {{AP|Pikachu}} learns a new move since he learned {{m|Electro Ball}} in ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', 338 episodes earlier. This marks the largest number of episodes it has ever taken between Pikachu learning new moves to date.
* This is the first time that {{AP|Pikachu}} learns a new move since he learned {{m|Electro Ball}} in ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', 338 episodes earlier. This marks the largest number of episodes it has ever taken between Pikachu learning new moves to date in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This marks the first time a main character has completed a [[Island challenge|trial]] and not received a [[Z-Crystal]] as a reward, as well as the first non-grand trial to not feature a [[Totem Pokémon]].
** This is also the final time Pikachu learns a new move during his time as a protagonist.
* This marks the first time a main character has completed a [[Island challenge|trial]] and does not receive a [[Z-Crystal]] as a reward, as well as the first non-grand trial to not feature a [[Totem Pokémon]].
* [[Future Connection]] is used as an insert song when Pikachu's [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} is used to defeat [[Jessie's Mimikyu]].
* [[Future Connection]] is used as an insert song when Pikachu's [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} is used to defeat [[Jessie's Mimikyu]].
* [[Acerola]] and [[Nanu]] narrate the preview for the [[SM077|next episode]].
* [[Acerola]] and [[Nanu]] narrate the preview for the [[SM077|next episode]].
* The original trailer for this episode that aired following [[SM075]] depicted the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} with flags bearing symbols similar to those of real-life chain {{wp|Walmart}}. In the broadcast version of the episode, the flags bore a different, original symbol.
* The original trailer for this episode that aired following [[SM075]] depicted the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} with flags bearing symbols similar to those of real-life chain {{wp|Walmart}}. In the broadcast version of the episode, the flags bore a different, original symbol.
* This marks the first time Pikachu officially defeats Mimikyu, as all of their previous {{pkmn|battle}}s were interrupted by {{an|Bewear}}.
* This marks the first time Pikachu officially defeats Mimikyu, as all of their previous {{pkmn|battle}}s were interrupted by {{an|Bewear}}.
* [[Jessie]], James, Meowth, and Acerola read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.
* {{Ash}}, Acerola, [[Jessie]], James, and Meowth read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.


===Errors===
===Errors===
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{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|超級決戰！皮卡丘VS謎擬Ｑ！！|Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS Mimikyu!!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|超級決戰！皮卡丘VS謎擬Ｑ！！|Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS Mimikyu!!}}
|zh_yue={{tt|超級決戰，Pikachu對戰謎擬Ｑ|Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu Versus Mimikyu}}
|cs={{tt|Přenechaný zápas!|A handed-over battle!}}
|da={{tt|Mimikyu mod Pikachu!|Mimikyu versus Pikachu!}}
|nl={{tt|Het gevecht overdragen!|The battle hand over!}}
|fi={{tt|Siirretty ottelu!|A postponed battle!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une revanche éblouissante !|A dazzling revenge!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une revanche éblouissante !|A dazzling revenge!}}
|de={{tt|Ein Rückkampf in Abwesenheit!|A rematch in absence!}}
|de={{tt|Ein Rückkampf in Abwesenheit!|A rematch in absence!}}
|it={{tt|Una lotta delegata!|A delegated fight!}}
|ko={{tt|슈퍼 결전! 피카츄 VS 따라큐!!|Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS Mimikyu!!}}
|ko={{tt|슈퍼 결전! 피카츄 VS 따라큐!!|Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS Mimikyu!!}}
|no={{tt|Forandring i kampplanene!|Change in the fighting plan!}}
|pl={{tt|Bitwa na zastępstwo!|A battle for replacement!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Uma batalha adiada!|A postponed battle!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Uma batalha adiada!|A postponed battle!}}
|ru={{tt|Новый соперник!|A new rival!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una batalla por encargo!|A battle on request!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una batalla por encargo!|A battle on request!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Un combate de armas tomar!|To take a weapon battle!}}
|sv={{tt|Mimikyu mot Pikachu!|Mimikyu versus Pikachu!}}
|he={{tt|!חילופי קרבות|Battles Blows!}}
|th={{tt|การต่อสู้ครั้งใหญ่! พิคาชู ปะทะ มิมิคคิว!!|Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS Mimikkyu!!}}
|tr={{tt|Bir Maç Devri!|A Battle Era!}}
}}
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A Battle Hand-Off!
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SM076   EP1015
スーパー決戦！ピカチュウVSミミッキュ！！
Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS Mimikkyu!!
First broadcast
Japan May 24, 2018
United States October 27, 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 藤咲淳一 Jun'ichi Fujisaku
Storyboard 関野昌弘 Masahiro Sekino
Assistant director ウヱノ史博 Fumihiro Ueno
Animation director 篠原隆 Takashi Shinohara
No additional credits are available at this time.

A Battle Hand-Off! (Japanese: スーパー決戦！ピカチュウVSミミッキュ！！ Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS Mimikkyu!!) is the 76th episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 1,015th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on May 24, 2018, in New Zealand on September 14, 2018, in Canada on October 13, 2018, in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2018, and in the United States on October 27, 2018.

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Blurb

Ash has been training hard, preparing for his rematch against Nanu on Ula’ula Island. But when he tells the kahuna he’s ready, Nanu has another idea. Team Rocket has just come looking for the Twerp so Mimikyu can try out its new Z-Move against Pikachu, so Nanu sends him out to battle them instead!

Mimikyu proves to be a powerful opponent, but Pikachu overwhelms the opposition with a new move, Electroweb, and the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Ash wins, setting the stage for his Ula’ula Island grand trial!

Plot

Jessie states that she and Mimikyu have mastered their Z-Move. In celebration, Team Rocket performs the Z-Move, but just as the Z-Power is passed onto Mimikyu, a call from Matori comes through. Matori asks about the trio's progress, and Jessie proudly displays her the recently obtained Z-Power Ring. Jessie reveals that they are intent on catching Pikachu for the Boss. Matori notes that knowing a Z-Move will help them to catch rare Pokémon, and commends Jessie's enthusiasm before signing out. Jessie is left infuriated by Matori's disruptive and frequent check-ins. Meanwhile, Bewear continues to stockpile Berries, pausing for a moment to listen to the decoy Team Rocket's dialogue.

Outside Acerola's home, Ash prepares Lycanroc and Pikachu for some training. The technique surprises Acerola, though Rotom assures her that this is normal for Ash. Pikachu begins with a Quick Attack, though Lycanroc responds with Accelerock. Pikachu lands an Iron Tail and follows it up with an Electro Ball. As Pikachu launches its attack, he slips in a mud puddle and the attack instead sprays Lycanroc's face with mud, but fortunately, it does not erupt into anger. As Ash addresses Pikachu, he notes that Pikachu's Electro Ball went amiss and Rotom adds that it appeared to split apart for some unknown reason. Ash declares the practice match a success and looks forward to challenging Nanu.

At the Po Town Police Station, Nanu is busy playing around with his kendama when he is startled by Team Rocket's arrival. They ask for his assistance to find Ash, claiming that they wish to have a battle against Pikachu. Nanu blindly points to a map, and explains that Team Rocket can find Ash at the abandoned Thrifty Megamart. As Team Rocket makes their way there, Ash soon arrives at the police station, demanding a trial against him. Nanu agrees to a Grand Trial battle against Ash on the condition that he defeat some Trainers and their Mimikyu at the abandoned Thrifty Megamart first. He also elects Acerola to judge the match. Ash begins making his way over to the abandoned site, while Nanu smirks at his cunning evasion tactic and returns to relaxing.

At the abandoned Thrifty Megamart, Team Rocket awaits their opponent. Meowth becomes tired of waiting and decides to look behind a stall shelf. He screams, directing Jessie and James's attention to a set of glowing eyes. They are all terrified, but quickly recover when they learn it is just Jessie's Mimikyu. Suddenly, a shopping cart nearly falls on Team Rocket, forcing them to briefly flee. Elsewhere, Poipole pushes several of the shopping carts towards Pikachu, who evades them. Ash tells Poipole to stop fooling around, but Rotom reassures him that Poipole enjoys practical jokes. His attention soon turns to Team Rocket, who perform their motto. Ash quickly realizes that his trial opponents are Team Rocket and their Mimikyu. Acerola announces that she will be the judge, and Team Rocket bow in respect of her authority. Left with no other choice, Ash officially accepts the challenge.

Bewear finally goes into Team Rocket's base in her den. She looks at the dummies, who soon begin to repeat their lines and fail. Realizing the real Team Rocket trio is away, Bewear screams. She jumps out of the base, leaving a path of destruction in its wake, and goes out to find them.

Meanwhile, at the Pokémon School, Professor Kukui is in the midst of teaching a class based on Mimikyu and asks what should his students be aware of when battling it. Lillie states that Mimikyu is immune to Dragon, Normal, and Fighting-type moves. Kiawe is reminded of Team Rocket's Mimikyu while the other students wish to see what is under its Pikachu-shaped cloth. Kukui explains that Mimikyu are more common on Ula'ula Island than anywhere else in Alola. At that moment, Kiawe and Mallow wonder how Ash's trial is going.

Back on Ula'ula Island, Pikachu lands a successful Iron Tail, but it only triggers Mimikyu's Disguise Ability and does little damage to it. Mimikyu retaliates with Play Rough, followed by Shadow Claw. Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball to avoid close combat, one of Mimikyu's strength. However the attack is returned to him as Mimikyu uses Wood Hammer. Ash tries another Electro Ball; this time, the attack splits, like what happened earlier that day, and hits Team Rocket instead. Pikachu dodges Mimikyu's approach with Quick Attack, but its Thunderbolt is interrupted by a Shadow Claw. Just as Jessie is about to perform a Z-Move with Mimikyu, Meowth is distracted, thinking that James touched him. James denies it, but he suddenly feels something touch him as well. At that moment, Bewear arrives and prepares to take Team Rocket away, despite their pleas. However, Mimikyu stares darkly at Bewear, prompting her to free Team Rocket and allow the battle to continue.

Mimikyu turns its attention to Pikachu and unleashes several Shadow Claw attacks, which he dodges and counters with Iron Tail. Mimikyu's Wood Hammer clashes with Pikachu's Iron Tail, before Mimikyu resorts to knocking down several shop stands. The two foes continue to exchange blows amongst the obstacle course, running along shelve tops and in-between the aisles. Pikachu dodges another Shadow Claw, and responds with Electro Ball. Mimikyu deflects the attack, which instead nearly hits Team Rocket. Spotting Pikachu's exhaustion, James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet launch into their Z-Move pose with Jessie, who twists the Mimikium Z on the Z-Power Ring. Pikachu manages to stand up, but it is too late as Mimikyu performs Let's Snuggle Forever. Mimikyu drapes its costume over Pikachu and beats its opponent, leaving Team Rocket shocked by the amount of violence displayed. Jessie tears up, believing her fortunes have finally changed and anticipates the Boss's praise.

However, as Mimikyu jumps off, Pikachu is revealed to have unknowingly protected himself in an Electroweb. Proud of the new move, Ash has Pikachu trap Mimikyu with another Electroweb. Ash declares that he will respond with his own Z-Move, and his Z-Crystal again changes into a Pikashunium Z. Ash places his hat on Pikachu and the two perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. The multicolored thunder beams hit their mark, blasting a large hole in the Thrifty Megamart's ceiling and leaving Team Rocket burned. As Mimikyu faints, Acerola declares Ash and Pikachu the trial winners. Ash happily embraces Pikachu, thanking him for his efforts, while Jessie demands Mimikyu to continue going, only to be stared down by Bewear, who gently picks up the unconscious Pokémon. Bewear drops Team Rocket into a shopping cart and carefully places Mimikyu on top of the heap. Using the collapsed ceiling as a ramp, she quickly wheels the trolley up and flies out of the area.

Nanu arrives on the scene and is irritated by Ash's victory, but concedes and decides to keep his promise to Ash. Ash is overjoyed by this and thanks Nanu.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Krookodile (US and international), Mimikyu (Japan)

Trivia

The flags as they appeared in the original trailer

Errors

Dub edits

  • The Japanese texts depicting the names of Let's Snuggle Forever and 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt are edited out in the dub.

In other languages



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