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'''A Plethora of Pikachu!''' (Japanese: '''大量発生チュウ!ピカチュウのたに!!''' ''It's a Pikachu Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!'') is the 91st episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,030th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 7, 2018, in New Zealand on January 8, 2019, and is scheduled to air in Canada on January 26, 2019<!--, and in the United States on *day*-->.
'''A Plethora of Pikachu!''' (Japanese: '''大量発生チュウ!ピカチュウのたに!!''' ''It's a Pikachu Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!'') is the 91st episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,030th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 7, 2018, in New Zealand on January 8, 2019, in Canada on January 26, 2019, and in the United States on February 16, 2019.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Ash, Kiawe, and Mimo discover an amazing place called Pikachu Valley, home to the biggest group of Pikachu they’ve ever seen! Their Trainer is a major pika-fan named Pikala, who gives everyone a set of Pikachu ears and a tail, and insists that they all talk in Pikaspeak by adding “pika” to every sentence.
 
At first, Ash’s Pikachu seems to be a big hit with the ladies—but Pikala clarifies that they’re just offering their usual pika-greetings. Annoyed by this behavior, the boss Pikachu challenges our buddy to a battle, but Ash’s Pikachu wins—and then thwarts an attempt by Team Rocket to grab the whole group!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
[[Mimo]], {{Ash}}, and {{an|Kiawe}} locate [[Pikachu Valley]] and soon meet a {{p|Pikachu}} enthusiast named [[Pikarla]]. She nuzzles [[Ash's Pikachu]] and soon identifies him as a [[Kanto]]nian Pikachu because of his silky, smooth fur. Pikarla gives everyone, including {{Rotom}}, a set of Pikachu ear headbands and tails before explaining the three promises needed to become a resident of Pikachu Valley. She goes on to teach the group the basics of the "Pikanese" language and gives them each a Pikanese name. Ash, Rotom and Mimo instantly declare their commitment to the Pikachu, and, Kiawe, with some encouragement from his younger sister, goes on to accept the promises as well. Kiawe soon finds a Pikachu decorated van called the Pikachu House. He attempts to enter, but is stopped after two Pikachu jump out. Kiawe looks inside the van and is then knocked to the ground by a [[horde]] of Pikachu.
[[Mimo]], {{Ash}}, and {{an|Kiawe}} locate [[Pikachu Valley]] and soon meet a {{p|Pikachu}} enthusiast named [[Pikala]]. She nuzzles [[Ash's Pikachu]] and soon identifies him as a [[Kanto]]nian Pikachu because of his silky, smooth fur. Pikala gives everyone, including {{Rotom}}, a set of Pikachu ear headbands and tails before explaining the three promises needed to become a resident of Pikachu Valley. She goes on to teach the group the basics of the "Pikanese" language and gives them each a Pikanese name. Ash, Rotom and Mimo instantly declare their commitment to the Pikachu, and, Kiawe, with some encouragement from his younger sister, goes on to accept the promises as well. Kiawe soon finds a Pikachu decorated van called the Pikachu House. He attempts to enter, but is stopped after two Pikachu jump out. Kiawe looks inside the van and is then knocked to the ground by a horde of Pikachu.


Everyone's attention soon turns to Ash's Pikachu, who finds himself surrounded by Pikarla's cautious Pikachu. Kurin, one of Pikarla's female Pikachu, approaches Ash's Pikachu and exchanges a tail to greet him. The other Pikachu follow suit, and the attention begins to overwhelm Ash's Pikachu. He resorts to posing, but the act is not well received and the female Pikachu quickly walk away. Pikarla explains that [[Alola]]n Pikachu greet each other by sniffing and rubbing tails, and it is the females who first meet any newcomers. The males soon sniff and shake tails with Ash's Pikachu. Suddenly a large ring of electricity surrounds the group which develops into a thundercloud. As a bolt of lightning strikes the Pikachu, Pikarla explains that the static electricity created by the tail rubbing helps the Pikachu maintain their silky coats and boosts energy levels.
Everyone's attention soon turns to Ash's Pikachu, who finds himself surrounded by Pikala's cautious Pikachu. Curly, one of Pikala's female Pikachu, approaches Ash's Pikachu and exchanges a tail to greet him. The other Pikachu follow suit, and the attention begins to overwhelm Ash's Pikachu. He resorts to posing, but the act is not well received and the female Pikachu quickly walk away. Pikala explains that [[Alola]]n Pikachu greet each other by sniffing and rubbing tails, and it is the females who first meet any newcomers. The males soon sniff and shake tails with Ash's Pikachu. Suddenly a large ring of electricity surrounds the group which develops into a thundercloud. As a bolt of lightning strikes the Pikachu, Pikala explains that the static electricity created by the tail rubbing helps the Pikachu maintain their silky coats and boosts energy levels.
   
   
Meanwhile, a familiar {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} watches the group of Pikachu and begins to shudder in anger. {{TRT}} watches on, and [[Jessie]] reveals that her Mimikyu came out of its [[Poké Ball]] by itself. While the trio are terrified by Mimikyu's seething aggression, [[James]] suggests that they use Mimikyu to create a choatic distraction while they grab Ash's Pikachu. Jessie likes the idea, but points out that it might be tough to identify which Pikachu belongs to Ash. She smirks and suggests that they steal all of the Pikachu instead.
Meanwhile, a familiar {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} watches the group of Pikachu and begins to shudder in anger. {{TRT}} watches on, and [[Jessie]] reveals that her Mimikyu came out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} by itself. While the trio are terrified by Mimikyu's seething aggression, [[James]] suggests that they use Mimikyu to create a choatic distraction while they grab Ash's Pikachu. Jessie likes the idea, but points out that it might be tough to identify which Pikachu belongs to Ash. She smirks and suggests that they steal all of the Pikachu instead.


Ash, Kiawe and Mimo admire Pikachu's velvet smooth fur. Mimo and Pikarla are excited to see Kurin seems to have fallen in love with Ash's Pikachu. However, Ash's Pikachu isn't enjoying the extra attention and resorts to running away but Kurin follows. A bolt of electricity strikes Pikachu's tail, taking him by surprise. Another one hits just as Kurin attempts to hand Pikachu a [[berry]]. The source of the attacks is soon revealed to be a [[Shiny Pokémon|shiny]] Pikachu [[nickname]]d Bancho. Pikarla explains that Bancho has been interested in Kurin for some time. Mimo is excited to see a clash between Bancho and Ash's Pikachu over Kurin, but Kiawe is more concerned that his sister knows about love. The two males soon confront each other, and Bancho strikes Pikachu with his {{wp|Pompadour (hairstyle)|pompadour hairstyle}}. Kurin manages to separate the pair. Just as Ash's calls back Pikachu, Bancho strikes him with a bolt of electricity and the conflict ensues. Bancho and Pikachu exchange {{t|electric}} attacks, summoning Pikarla's other Pikachu to watch the duel unfold. Ash tries to call his Pikachu back, but Pikarla intervenes and clarifies that it is an issue to be resolved amongst the Pikachu. Pikarla explains that the first to bite the other's tail will be victorious.
Ash, Kiawe and Mimo admire Pikachu's velvet smooth fur. Mimo and Pikala are excited to see Curly seems to have fallen in love with Ash's Pikachu. However, Ash's Pikachu isn't enjoying the extra attention and resorts to running away but Curly follows. A bolt of electricity strikes Pikachu's tail, taking him by surprise. Another one hits just as Curly attempts to hand Pikachu a [[Lum Berry]]. The source of the attacks is soon revealed to be a {{Shiny}} Pikachu [[nickname]]d the Boss. Pikala explains that the Boss has been interested in Curly for some time. Mimo is excited to see a clash between the Boss and Ash's Pikachu over Curly, but Kiawe is more concerned that his sister knows about love. The two males soon confront each other, and the Boss strikes Pikachu with his {{wp|Pompadour (hairstyle)|pompadour hairstyle}}. Curly manages to separate the pair. Just as Ash's calls back Pikachu, the Boss strikes him with a bolt of electricity and the conflict ensues. The Boss and Pikachu exchange {{t|electric}} attacks, summoning Pikala's other Pikachu to watch the duel unfold. Ash tries to call his Pikachu back, but Pikala intervenes and clarifies that it is an issue to be resolved amongst the Pikachu. Pikala explains that the first to bite the other's tail will be victorious.


Bancho makes the first move and rushes forward, but Pikachu sends out several sparks through his tail. The distraction almost works but Bancho manages to avoid Pikachu's sneaky attempt. Bancho uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but Pikachu jumps into the air and traps Bancho in an {{m|Electroweb}}. Pikachu slowly walks up to Bancho and bites down on his tail, earning himself the victory. In an act of good sportsmanship, Pikachu clears the Electroweb with his tail and helps Bancho onto his feet. Bancho grabs Pikachu's hand and hoists it up into the air to officially declare Pikachu as the winner. Kurin runs out of the crowd and goes onto rubs her nose with both Bancho and Ash's Pikachu, causing the two males to blush. Just as the Pikachu begin to celebrate, Mimikyu appears amongst the group and quickly surrounds itself in an angry haze.
The Boss makes the first move and rushes forward, but Pikachu sends out several sparks through his tail. The distraction almost works but the Boss manages to avoid Pikachu's sneaky attempt. The Boss uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but Pikachu jumps into the air and traps the Boss in an {{m|Electroweb}}. Pikachu slowly walks up to the Boss and bites down on his tail, earning himself the victory. In an act of good sportsmanship, Pikachu clears the Electroweb with his tail and helps the Boss onto his feet. The Boss grabs Pikachu's hand and hoists it up into the air to officially declare Pikachu as the winner. Curly runs out of the crowd and goes onto rubs her nose with both the Boss and Ash's Pikachu, causing the two males to blush. Just as the Pikachu begin to celebrate, Mimikyu appears amongst the group and quickly surrounds itself in an angry haze.


Pikarla is thrilled to see a Pikachu cosplayer, but Rotom explains that Mimikyu is a Pokémon. Jessie, James and {{MTR}} soon arrive on the scene and perform their {{motto}} with a Pikanese twist. Pikarla is unaware of the threat and gives Team Rocket a pair of Pikachu ears and tails to welcome them to Pikachu Valley. The gesture leaves Team Rocket perplexed. Jessie twists her [[Mimikium Z]] on her [[Z-Ring]], and she, James, Meowth and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} perform a group [[Z-Move]]. The [[Z-Power]] passes onto Mimikyu who goes on to drape its cloth over the Pikachu and unleash the nightmarish {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} [[move]]. Jessie maintains her Z-Pose to allow Mimikyu to maintain the move's full power and keep the Pikachu trapped, but she becomes concerned as Ash's Pikachu leaps into view. James and Meowth soon return with the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]], and Wobbuffet retrieves Jessie as she continues to hold her Z-Pose. Mimikyu floats into the air with the Pikachu still trapped inside its cloth, and the new discovery thrills James. Just as Kiawe reaches for a Poké Ball, Pikarla stops him. She pulls down one of her wrist bracelets to reveal her Z-Ring. She and Bancho perform {{m|Catastropika}}. The surge of energy strikes Mimikyu, causing it to release the Pikachu, and Team Rocket are sent blasting off. Ashs Pikachu sends out an Electroweb, which breaks the fall of Pikarlas Pikachu, and Bancho catches Kurin in his arms. Elsewhere, {{an|Bewear}} manages to catch Team Rocket before they hit the ground.
Pikala is thrilled to see a Pikachu cosplayer, but Rotom explains that Mimikyu is a Pokémon. Jessie, James and {{MTR}} soon arrive on the scene and perform their {{motto}} with a Pikanese twist. Pikala is unaware of the threat and gives Team Rocket a pair of Pikachu ears and tails to welcome them to Pikachu Valley. The gesture leaves Team Rocket perplexed. Jessie twists her [[Mimikium Z]] on her [[Z-Power Ring]], and she, James, Meowth and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} perform a group [[Z-Move]]. The Z-Power passes onto Mimikyu who goes on to drape its cloth over the Pikachu and unleash the nightmarish {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} [[move]]. Jessie maintains her Z-Pose to allow Mimikyu to maintain the move's full power and keep the Pikachu trapped, but she becomes concerned as Ash's Pikachu leaps into view. James and Meowth soon return with the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]], and Wobbuffet retrieves Jessie as she continues to hold her Z-Pose. Mimikyu floats into the air with the Pikachu still trapped inside its cloth, and the new discovery thrills James. Just as Kiawe reaches for a Poké Ball, Pikala stops him. She pulls down one of her wrist bracelets to reveal her [[Z-Ring]], equipped with a [[Pikanium Z]]. She and the Boss perform {{m|Catastropika}}. The surge of energy strikes Mimikyu, causing it to release the Pikachu, and Team Rocket are sent blasting off. Ashs Pikachu sends out an Electroweb, which breaks the fall of Pikala's Pikachu, and the Boss catches Curly in his arms. Elsewhere, {{an|Bewear}} manages to catch Team Rocket just before they hit the ground.


Ash is amazed by the move Catastropika, and Rotom explains that Pikachu would need to know Volt Tackle to use the Z-Move. Meanwhile Pikarla is overjoyed to have her Pikachu returned safe and assembles them for a roll call. Pikarla calls out her Pikachus' names with a descriptive sentence for each one. Ash and his friends watch on but are soon concerned that the roll call make take till evening.
Ash is amazed by Catastropika, but Rotom explains that Pikachu would need to know Volt Tackle to use the Z-Move, meaning that Ash's Pikachu can't use it. Meanwhile Pikala is overjoyed to have her Pikachu returned safe and assembles them for a roll call to make sure all of them are present. Pikala calls out her Pikachu's names with a descriptive sentence for each one. Ash and his friends watch on but are soon concerned that the roll call make take till evening.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Pikala]]
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====


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* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Mimo]]
* [[Mimo]]
* [[Pikarla]]
* [[Pikala]]


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[File:WTP SM091.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pikachu}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Pikachu}} ♀ (Kurin) ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pikachu}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Pikachu}} ♀ (Curly) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikarla]]'s; Kurin)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikala]]'s; Curly)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikarla]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Banchō)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikala]]'s; {{Shiny}}; the Boss)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikarla]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikala]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})


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* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What's the name of the Pikachu-loving lady who appears in this episode...?''
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What's the name of the Pikachu-loving lady who appears in this episode...?''
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Choices: ピーカラ ''Pīkara'', ピッカラ ''Pikkara'', ピンカラ ''Pinkara'', ピカーラ ''Pikarla''
** Choices: ピーカラ ''Pīkara'', ピッカラ ''Pikkara'', ピンカラ ''Pinkara'', ピカーラ ''Pikala''
** Answer: [[Pikarla]]
** Answer: [[Pikala]]
* [[Your Adventure]] replaces [[Future Connection]] as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|opening theme]].
* [[Your Adventure]] replaces [[Future Connection]] as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|opening theme]].
* This is the final episode to feature [[Unshō Ishizuka]] as the voice of the [[narrator]] before his death.
* This is the final episode to feature [[Unshō Ishizuka]] as the voice of the [[narrator]] before his death.
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* The Japanese title's inclusion of "大量発生チュウ", which translates to "Infestation-chu" may be a reference to the title of the event in Japan where people in Pikachu costumes walked through the streets, "ピカチュウ大量発生チュウ", which translates to "Pikachu Infestation-chu".
* The Japanese title's inclusion of "大量発生チュウ", which translates to "Infestation-chu" may be a reference to the title of the event in Japan where people in Pikachu costumes walked through the streets, "ピカチュウ大量発生チュウ", which translates to "Pikachu Infestation-chu".
* This is the first time {{m|Volt Tackle}} is seen in the main series since ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', 359 episodes ago.
* This is the first time {{m|Volt Tackle}} is seen in the main series since ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', 359 episodes ago.
* This is the first time a species-exclusive [[Z-Move]] is mentioned to require a specific move in order to be used. This is revealed when {{Rotom}} says that Pikachu needs to know Volt Tackle in order to use {{m|Catastropika}}, which [[Ash's Pikachu]] hasn't had as a part of his current moveset since the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
* This is the first time a species-exclusive [[Z-Move]] is mentioned to require a specific move in order to be used. This is revealed when {{Rotom}} says that, in order to use {{m|Catastropika}}, Pikachu needs to know Volt Tackle, which [[Ash's Pikachu]] hasn't had as a part of his current moveset since the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
* This episode marks the rare occasion where Pikachu gets a [[dub]]bed voice. Only Ash's Pikachu retains its Japanese voice.
* [[Faba]] narrates the preview for the [[SM092|next episode]].
* [[Faba]] narrates the preview for the [[SM092|next episode]].
* {{Ash}}, Pikala, Kiawe and [[Mimo]] read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.
* The English dub of the episode was released on Amazon Video on February 9, 2019 and on the iTunes Store on February 10, 2019, seven and six days before it aired in the United States, respectively.


===Errors===
===Errors===


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text that appears when Jessie announces her plan to stay in the [[Z-Move]] pose is removed in the dub. However, the sound effect of the text appearing still remains.
* The Japanese texts depicting the names of {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} and Catastropika are edited out in the dub.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|大量出現中!皮卡丘山谷!!|It's an Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!}}
|da={{tt|En overflod af Pikachu!|An abundance of Pikachu!}}
|fi={{tt|Pikachu-paljous!|An abundance of Pikachu!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Des Pikachu partout !|Pikachu everywhere!}}
|he={{tt|!המון פיקאצ'ו|A Whole Lot of Pikachu!}}
|ko={{tt|대량발생츄! 피카츄 골짜기!!|It's a Pikachu Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!}}
|no={{tt|En overflod av Pikachu!|An abundance of Pikachu!}}
|pl={{tt|Ogrom Pikachu!|Enormity of Pikachu!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um montão de Pikachu!|A whole lot of Pikachu!}}
|sv={{tt|Pikachu-Dalen!|The Pikachu Valley!}}
|tr={{tt|Bir Dolu Pikaçu!|A Whole Lot of Pikachu!}}
|th={{tt|พิคาชูเอาท์เบรค! หุบเขาของพิคาชู!!|It's a Pikachu Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!}}
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Revision as of 15:32, 18 June 2019

SM090 : Securing the Future!
Sun & Moon series
SM092 : Turning the Other Mask!
A Plethora of Pikachu!
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SM091   EP1030
大量発生チュウ!ピカチュウのたに!!
It's a Pikachu Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!
First broadcast
Japan October 7, 2018
United States February 9, 2019*
February 10, 2019*
February 16, 2019*
English themes
Opening Under The Alolan Moon
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening キミの冒険
Ending ジャリボーイ・ジャリガール
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 中田誠 Makoto Nakata
Assistant director 中田誠 Makoto Nakata
Animation directors 一石小百合 Sayuri Ichiishi
志村泉 Izumi Shimura
No additional credits are available at this time.

A Plethora of Pikachu! (Japanese: 大量発生チュウ!ピカチュウのたに!! It's a Pikachu Outbreak! The Pikachu Valley!!) is the 91st episode of the Sun & Moon series, and the 1,030th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on October 7, 2018, in New Zealand on January 8, 2019, in Canada on January 26, 2019, and in the United States on February 16, 2019.

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Blurb

Ash, Kiawe, and Mimo discover an amazing place called Pikachu Valley, home to the biggest group of Pikachu they’ve ever seen! Their Trainer is a major pika-fan named Pikala, who gives everyone a set of Pikachu ears and a tail, and insists that they all talk in Pikaspeak by adding “pika” to every sentence.

At first, Ash’s Pikachu seems to be a big hit with the ladies—but Pikala clarifies that they’re just offering their usual pika-greetings. Annoyed by this behavior, the boss Pikachu challenges our buddy to a battle, but Ash’s Pikachu wins—and then thwarts an attempt by Team Rocket to grab the whole group!

Plot

Mimo, Ash, and Kiawe locate Pikachu Valley and soon meet a Pikachu enthusiast named Pikala. She nuzzles Ash's Pikachu and soon identifies him as a Kantonian Pikachu because of his silky, smooth fur. Pikala gives everyone, including Rotom, a set of Pikachu ear headbands and tails before explaining the three promises needed to become a resident of Pikachu Valley. She goes on to teach the group the basics of the "Pikanese" language and gives them each a Pikanese name. Ash, Rotom and Mimo instantly declare their commitment to the Pikachu, and, Kiawe, with some encouragement from his younger sister, goes on to accept the promises as well. Kiawe soon finds a Pikachu decorated van called the Pikachu House. He attempts to enter, but is stopped after two Pikachu jump out. Kiawe looks inside the van and is then knocked to the ground by a horde of Pikachu.

Everyone's attention soon turns to Ash's Pikachu, who finds himself surrounded by Pikala's cautious Pikachu. Curly, one of Pikala's female Pikachu, approaches Ash's Pikachu and exchanges a tail to greet him. The other Pikachu follow suit, and the attention begins to overwhelm Ash's Pikachu. He resorts to posing, but the act is not well received and the female Pikachu quickly walk away. Pikala explains that Alolan Pikachu greet each other by sniffing and rubbing tails, and it is the females who first meet any newcomers. The males soon sniff and shake tails with Ash's Pikachu. Suddenly a large ring of electricity surrounds the group which develops into a thundercloud. As a bolt of lightning strikes the Pikachu, Pikala explains that the static electricity created by the tail rubbing helps the Pikachu maintain their silky coats and boosts energy levels.

Meanwhile, a familiar Mimikyu watches the group of Pikachu and begins to shudder in anger. Team Rocket watches on, and Jessie reveals that her Mimikyu came out of its Poké Ball by itself. While the trio are terrified by Mimikyu's seething aggression, James suggests that they use Mimikyu to create a choatic distraction while they grab Ash's Pikachu. Jessie likes the idea, but points out that it might be tough to identify which Pikachu belongs to Ash. She smirks and suggests that they steal all of the Pikachu instead.

Ash, Kiawe and Mimo admire Pikachu's velvet smooth fur. Mimo and Pikala are excited to see Curly seems to have fallen in love with Ash's Pikachu. However, Ash's Pikachu isn't enjoying the extra attention and resorts to running away but Curly follows. A bolt of electricity strikes Pikachu's tail, taking him by surprise. Another one hits just as Curly attempts to hand Pikachu a Lum Berry. The source of the attacks is soon revealed to be a Shiny Pikachu nicknamed the Boss. Pikala explains that the Boss has been interested in Curly for some time. Mimo is excited to see a clash between the Boss and Ash's Pikachu over Curly, but Kiawe is more concerned that his sister knows about love. The two males soon confront each other, and the Boss strikes Pikachu with his pompadour hairstyle. Curly manages to separate the pair. Just as Ash's calls back Pikachu, the Boss strikes him with a bolt of electricity and the conflict ensues. The Boss and Pikachu exchange electric attacks, summoning Pikala's other Pikachu to watch the duel unfold. Ash tries to call his Pikachu back, but Pikala intervenes and clarifies that it is an issue to be resolved amongst the Pikachu. Pikala explains that the first to bite the other's tail will be victorious.

The Boss makes the first move and rushes forward, but Pikachu sends out several sparks through his tail. The distraction almost works but the Boss manages to avoid Pikachu's sneaky attempt. The Boss uses Volt Tackle, but Pikachu jumps into the air and traps the Boss in an Electroweb. Pikachu slowly walks up to the Boss and bites down on his tail, earning himself the victory. In an act of good sportsmanship, Pikachu clears the Electroweb with his tail and helps the Boss onto his feet. The Boss grabs Pikachu's hand and hoists it up into the air to officially declare Pikachu as the winner. Curly runs out of the crowd and goes onto rubs her nose with both the Boss and Ash's Pikachu, causing the two males to blush. Just as the Pikachu begin to celebrate, Mimikyu appears amongst the group and quickly surrounds itself in an angry haze.

Pikala is thrilled to see a Pikachu cosplayer, but Rotom explains that Mimikyu is a Pokémon. Jessie, James and Meowth soon arrive on the scene and perform their motto with a Pikanese twist. Pikala is unaware of the threat and gives Team Rocket a pair of Pikachu ears and tails to welcome them to Pikachu Valley. The gesture leaves Team Rocket perplexed. Jessie twists her Mimikium Z on her Z-Power Ring, and she, James, Meowth and Wobbuffet perform a group Z-Move. The Z-Power passes onto Mimikyu who goes on to drape its cloth over the Pikachu and unleash the nightmarish Let's Snuggle Forever move. Jessie maintains her Z-Pose to allow Mimikyu to maintain the move's full power and keep the Pikachu trapped, but she becomes concerned as Ash's Pikachu leaps into view. James and Meowth soon return with the Meowth balloon, and Wobbuffet retrieves Jessie as she continues to hold her Z-Pose. Mimikyu floats into the air with the Pikachu still trapped inside its cloth, and the new discovery thrills James. Just as Kiawe reaches for a Poké Ball, Pikala stops him. She pulls down one of her wrist bracelets to reveal her Z-Ring, equipped with a Pikanium Z. She and the Boss perform Catastropika. The surge of energy strikes Mimikyu, causing it to release the Pikachu, and Team Rocket are sent blasting off. Ashs Pikachu sends out an Electroweb, which breaks the fall of Pikala's Pikachu, and the Boss catches Curly in his arms. Elsewhere, Bewear manages to catch Team Rocket just before they hit the ground.

Ash is amazed by Catastropika, but Rotom explains that Pikachu would need to know Volt Tackle to use the Z-Move, meaning that Ash's Pikachu can't use it. Meanwhile Pikala is overjoyed to have her Pikachu returned safe and assembles them for a roll call to make sure all of them are present. Pikala calls out her Pikachu's names with a descriptive sentence for each one. Ash and his friends watch on but are soon concerned that the roll call make take till evening.

Major events

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Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Pikachu (US and international), Pikachu ♀ (Curly) (Japan)

Trivia

  • Poké Problem: What's the name of the Pikachu-loving lady who appears in this episode...?
    • Host: Kiawe
    • Choices: ピーカラ Pīkara, ピッカラ Pikkara, ピンカラ Pinkara, ピカーラ Pikala
    • Answer: Pikala
  • Your Adventure replaces Future Connection as the opening theme.
  • This is the final episode to feature Unshō Ishizuka as the voice of the narrator before his death.
  • Several of the Pikachu in this episode wear hairstyles similar to the ones that can be given to the partner Pokémon Pikachu and Eevee in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
  • From this episode onward, the anime moves from its Thursday 6:55 PM time-slot to a Sunday 6:00 PM slot. This marks the first time the show has changed its airing day since returning to the air following the EP038 incident, over 20 years earlier.
    • This episode, like Pikachu's Goodbye (the first episode to air after the show switched from Tuesdays to Thursdays), also revolves around a location where a large number of Pikachu live.
  • The Japanese title's inclusion of "大量発生チュウ", which translates to "Infestation-chu" may be a reference to the title of the event in Japan where people in Pikachu costumes walked through the streets, "ピカチュウ大量発生チュウ", which translates to "Pikachu Infestation-chu".
  • This is the first time Volt Tackle is seen in the main series since A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!, 359 episodes ago.
  • This is the first time a species-exclusive Z-Move is mentioned to require a specific move in order to be used. This is revealed when Rotom says that, in order to use Catastropika, Pikachu needs to know Volt Tackle, which Ash's Pikachu hasn't had as a part of his current moveset since the Best Wishes series.
  • This episode marks the rare occasion where Pikachu gets a dubbed voice. Only Ash's Pikachu retains its Japanese voice.
  • Faba narrates the preview for the next episode.
  • Ash, Pikala, Kiawe and Mimo read the Who's That Pokémon? segment in the English dub.
  • The English dub of the episode was released on Amazon Video on February 9, 2019 and on the iTunes Store on February 10, 2019, seven and six days before it aired in the United States, respectively.

Errors

Dub edits

  • The Japanese text that appears when Jessie announces her plan to stay in the Z-Move pose is removed in the dub. However, the sound effect of the text appearing still remains.
  • The Japanese texts depicting the names of Let's Snuggle Forever and Catastropika are edited out in the dub.

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