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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} walk onto the [[Manalo Stadium]] battlefield, joining all the other [[Alola League]] participants. [[Oluolu]], [[Master fisherman]], [[Mina]], [[Kahili]] and [[Acerola]] are just some of the contestants. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are in [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]]. The favorite to win, [[Ilima]] makes his way into the stadium, where he is greeted by his many fans, much to the annoyance of [[Tupp]]. [[Plumeria]] orders all of the {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s to not get in the way of [[Guzma]]'s victory.
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} walk onto the [[Manalo Stadium]] battlefield, joining all the other [[Alola League]] participants. Among the contestants are [[Oluolu]], [[Master fisherman]], [[Mina]], [[Kahili]], and [[Acerola]], the last or which surprises the group with her presence. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are in [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]], planning to get through the preliminary round by avoiding battle at all costs. The favorite to win, [[Ilima]], makes his way into the stadium, where he is greeted by his many fans, much to the annoyance of [[Tupp]]. [[Plumeria]] orders all of the {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s to not get in the way of [[Guzma]]'s victory.
   
   
{{an|Professor Kukui}} greets the League participants and crowd with a booming "Alola" through the microphone before officially declaring the [[Manalo Conference]] open. [[Jīkyō]] takes over, announcing his role as the event’s referee. He introduces the Manalo Conference's official judges, all four [[Island Kahuna]]s, [[Olivia]], [[Hala]], [[Hapu]] and [[Nanu]]. Jīkyō calls for everyone to pay attention to the overhead screen, revealing that 151 contestants will be competing for the title of Alola [[Champion]]. All contestants will be whittled down to the Top 16 in a series of [[Battle Royal]]-style matches. Soon, the participants all get into their starting positions, spanning the entire perimeter of the battlefield. The Island Kahunas all raise their hands and a countdown begins, with all Trainers calling out their respective Pokémon partner. Ash is feeling confident with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Kiawe}} selects {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, {{an|Sophocles}} with {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}, {{an|Lana}} settles on [[Sandy]], {{an|Mallow}} calls on {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}}'s power while {{an|Lillie}} will use [[Snowy]].  
{{an|Professor Kukui}} greets the League participants and crowd with a booming "Alola" through the microphone, before officially declaring the [[Manalo Conference]] open. [[Jīkyō]] takes over, announcing his role as the event’s referee. He introduces the Manalo Conference's official judges, all four [[Island Kahuna]]s: [[Olivia]], [[Hala]], [[Hapu]], and [[Nanu]]. Jīkyō calls for everyone to pay attention to the overhead screen, revealing that 151 contestants will be competing for the title of Alola {{pkmn|Champion}}. All contestants will be whittled down to the Top 16 in a series of [[Battle Royal]]-style matches. Soon, the participants all get into their starting positions, spanning the entire perimeter of the battlefield. The Island Kahunas all raise their hands and a countdown begins, with all {{pkmn|Trainer}}s calling out their respective Pokémon partner. Ash is feeling confident with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Kiawe}} selects {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, {{an|Sophocles}} with {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}, {{an|Lana}} settles on [[Sandy]], {{an|Mallow}} calls on {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}}'s power, and {{an|Lillie}} counts on [[Snowy]].  


The countdown reaches zero, and preliminary round officially begins. [[Hiroki]] rushes out with his {{p|Mudbray}}, ordering any challengers to come at him. However, he is quickly knocked out of the competition as a trio of attacks strike him. Pikachu lands an {{m|Iron Tail}} on a {{p|Sudowoodo}}'s forehead, which causes it to immediately faint. As Ash cheers for his early victory, Kiawe orders him to pay attention to the fast approaching {{p|Poliwrath}}. Pikachu launches an {{m|Electroweb}} attack to defeat Poliwrath, as well as knocking out a nearby {{p|Araquanid}}. Meanwhile, Kiawe’s Turtonator takes a direct {{m|Flamethrower}} before striking a competitors {{p|Salamence}} away with a {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Lillie joins the scuffle, and has Snowy {{status|frozen|freeze}} Salamence with a {{m|Powder Snow}}. Sandy and Shaymin quickly defeat three opponents. Sophocles has Togedemaru bowl a {{p|Shiinotic}} out the way with {{m|Zing Zap}}. Suddenly a {{p|Politoed}} leaps and grabs Togedemaru, but it is quickly defeated by a close-range {{m|Spiky Shield}}. {{an|Faba}} has his {{p|Alakazam}} use {{m|Psychic}} to incapacitate a competitor’s {{p|Boldore}}.  
The countdown reaches zero, and the preliminary round officially begins, kicking off the Manalo Conference. [[Hiroki]] rushes out with his {{p|Mudbray}}, ordering any challengers to come at him. However, he is quickly knocked out of the competition as a trio of attacks strike him, being the first Trainer to fall. Pikachu lands an {{m|Iron Tail}} on a {{p|Sudowoodo}}'s forehead, which causes it to immediately faint. As Ash cheers for his early victory, Kiawe orders him to pay attention to the fast-approaching {{p|Poliwrath}}. Pikachu launches an {{m|Electroweb}} attack to defeat Poliwrath, also knocking out a nearby {{p|Araquanid}} in the process. Meanwhile, Kiawe’s Turtonator takes a direct {{m|Flamethrower}} from a {{p|Salamence}}, before striking it away with a {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Lillie joins the scuffle, and has Snowy {{status|frozen|freeze}} Salamence with a {{m|Powder Snow}}, taking the {{t|Dragon}} type out of the fight. Sandy and Shaymin quickly defeat three opponents, with Lana and Mallow congratulating them. Sophocles has Togedemaru bowl a {{p|Shiinotic}} out the way with {{m|Zing Zap}}. A {{p|Politoed}} leaps and grabs Togedemaru, but it is quickly defeated by Togedemaru's newly learned {{m|Spiky Shield}}. From a skybox, [[Wicke]] sees {{an|Faba}} defeating a competitor's {{p|Boldore}} with his {{p|Alakazam}}.


The Battle Royal preliminaries continue on as 79 participants remain. Ash and Pikachu find themselves up against an intimidating {{p|Gyarados}}. As Ash prepares to call an attack, a {{p|Skarmory}} swoops in and lands a {{m|Metal Claw}} on Gyarados. Pikachu uses the opportunity to leap onto Gyarados and deliver a direct {{m|Thunderbolt}}, taking both Skarmory and Gyarados out of the running. Kiawe orders Turtonator to keep an {{alo|Sandslash}} at bay with a {{t|Fire}} attack, though it continues to spin ever closer. Kiawe switches up tactics and calls for Turtonator to use {{m|Shell Trap}}. The manoeuvre catches Sandslash off guard as its claws directly contact Turtonator’s spiny shell setting off the Shell Trap. A tense standoff between a {{p|Magikarp}} versus a {{p|Pyukumuku}} abruptly ends after an {{m|Electro Ball}} from [[Pikarla]]’s Bolt. Though Pikarla's victory is short-lived as [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] knocks Bolt out with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. Mimikyu rushes off towards another Trainer’s Pikachu, leaving Jessie and James out of breath as they try to catch up to it.
The Battle Royal preliminaries continue on as 79 participants remain. Ash and Pikachu find themselves up against an intimidating {{p|Gyarados}}. As Ash prepares to call an attack, a {{p|Skarmory}} swoops in and lands a {{m|Metal Claw}} on Gyarados. Pikachu uses the opportunity to leap onto Gyarados and deliver a direct {{m|Thunderbolt}}, taking both Skarmory and Gyarados out of the running. Kiawe orders Turtonator to keep an {{alo|Sandslash}} at bay with a Flamethrower, though it continues to spin ever closer. Kiawe switches up tactics and calls for Turtonator to use {{m|Shell Trap}}. The manoeuvre catches Sandslash off guard as its claws directly contact Turtonator's spiny shell, setting off the Shell Trap and defeating the [[Pokémon category|Mouse Pokémon]]. A tense standoff between a {{p|Magikarp}} versus a {{p|Pyukumuku}} abruptly ends after an {{m|Electro Ball}} from [[Pikarla]]'s {{p|Pikachu}}, Bolt. However, Pikarla's victory is short-lived, as [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] knocks Bolt out with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. Mimikyu rushes off towards another Trainer's Pikachu, leaving Jessie and James out of breath as they try to catch up to it.


Jīkyō announces that 65 participants remain, with plenty of intense match-ups still to unfold. A {{p|Talonflame}} swoops towards {{an|Gladion}} and his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}, though they evade the attack. Gladion throws a [[Rock Memory]] to Silvally, transforming it into a type effective {{t|Rock}} Pokémon. Talonflame is then defeated by a {{m|Multi-Attack}}, bringing the number of Trainers to 59. Gladion and Silvally soon spot Ash and Pikachu sitting on the battlefield. The pair exchange stares before Gladion warns Ash of an incoming attacker, a {{p|Primeape}}. A {{p|Clawitzer}} leaps behind Silvally. Pikachu leaps into action, using Thunderbolt to defeat the Clawitzer as Silvally lands a {{m|Crush Claw}} on Primeape. Gladion orders Ash to not lose in the preliminaries, and Ash offers him the same advice. The two rivals go their separate ways as they rush back into the melee, now with 47 participants left standing.  
Jīkyō announces that 65 participants remain, with plenty of intense match-ups still to unfold. A {{p|Talonflame}} swoops towards {{an|Gladion}} and his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}, though they evade the attack. Gladion throws a [[Rock Memory]] to Silvally, {{a|RKS System|transforming it}} into a type effective {{t|Rock}} Pokémon. Talonflame is quickly taken down by a super effective {{m|Multi-Attack}}, bringing the number of Trainers down to 59. Gladion and Silvally soon spot Ash and Pikachu sitting on the battlefield. The pair exchange stares before Gladion warns Ash of an incoming attacker, a {{p|Primeape}}, while a {{p|Clawitzer}} leaps behind Silvally. Pikachu leaps into action, using Thunderbolt to defeat the Clawitzer as Silvally lands a {{m|Crush Claw}} on Primeape. Gladion tells Ash to not lose in the preliminaries, and Ash offers him the same advice. The two [[rival]]s go their separate ways as they rush back into the melee, now with 47 participants left standing.  


Later, Kiawe finds himself outnumbered by [[Mad Magmar]] and [[Mr. Electric]], as [[Viren]] orders the pair to teach the kid a lesson he’ll never forget. Turtonator starts off with a Flamethrower, though the attacks fails to do any damage to {{p|Magmortar}}. Mr. Electric calls for his {{p|Electivire}} to use {{m|Thunder Punch}}. Turtonator, however, manages to evade thanks to {{m|Shell Smash}} before battering Magmortar and Electivire out with a single Dragon Tail. Viren is in shock as Olivia officially declares the pair have been defeated.
Kiawe finds himself outnumbered by [[Mad Magmar]] and [[Mr. Electric]], as [[Viren]] orders his minions to teach the kid a lesson he'll never forget. Turtonator starts off with a Flamethrower, though the attacks fails to do any damage to {{p|Magmortar}}. Mr. Electric calls for his {{p|Electivire}} to use {{m|Thunder Punch}}. Turtonator, however, uses {{m|Shell Smash}} and easily avoids the attack thanks to its now-boosted {{stat|Speed}}, before battering both Magmortar and Electivire out with a single Dragon Tail. Viren is in shock as Olivia officially declares the pair unable to battle.


With 34 Trainers now remaining, the crowd's attention turns to Champion-hopeful, Ilima. Tupp and the other Team Skull Grunts watch in shock as Ilima has his {{p|Eevee}} unleash an overwhelming {{m|Last Resort}} attack, which defeats all of the grunts. Ilima congratulates Eevee on the splendid effort. As the dust settles, Plumeria calls for her {{p|Salazzle}} to retaliate with a {{m|Sludge Wave}}. Ilima has Eevee use {{m|Quick Attack}} to leap over to Salazzle's position. Salazzle lashes Eevee with a {{m|Dragon Claw}} and follows up with a {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. While Eevee manages to evade much of the Dragon Pulse, its hind leg appears injured. Ilima calls for it to use Quick Attack to get away from another attack. With enough distance, Ilima has Eevee use {{m|Swift}}, striking Plumeria out of the competition. Plumeria, however, is not disappointed by her effort admitting that she still came to the event to do what she needed to do. Eevee limps over to Ilima, but its condition instantly concerns him.
With 34 Trainers now remaining, the crowd's attention turns to Champion-hopeful, Ilima. Tupp and the other Team Skull Grunts watch in shock as Ilima has his {{p|Eevee}} unleash an overwhelming {{m|Last Resort}} attack, which defeats all of the Grunts with one hit. Ilima congratulates Eevee on the splendid effort, but is then immediately faced by Plumeria, who tells him not to get too confident for beating the Grunt. She tells her {{p|Salazzle}} to use {{m|Sludge Wave}}, but Ilima has Eevee use {{m|Quick Attack}} to leap over to Salazzle's position. Salazzle lashes Eevee with a {{m|Dragon Claw}} and follows up with a {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. While Eevee manages to evade much of the Dragon Pulse, a painful crack sounds from one of its back legs, indicating an injury. Despite this, Eevee is able to perform another Quick Attack to get away from another Dragon Pulse. With enough distance, Ilima has Eevee use {{m|Swift}}, striking Plumeria's Salazzle out of the competition. Plumeria, however, is not disappointed by her effort, admitting that she still came to the event to do what she needed to do. Eevee limps over to Ilima, but its condition instantly concerns him.


Twenty participants are still in the running for positions in the next round. A {{p|Kommo-o}} is the next to fall, with Guzma and {{p|Scizor}} revealed to be behind its defeat. Kukui watches from the grandstand, fearing Guzma's clearance of the preliminaries may jeopardize the future of the Alola League. The screen next shows that now 17 contestants remain. Jessie's Mimikyu soon sets upon Ash's Pikachu. Ash seems to recognize Mimikyu, and Jessie runs in almost blowing her cover in the process. Pikachu launches an Electroweb, which blocks Mimikyu's oncoming Shadow Ball, leading to an explosion as the attacks collide. James rushes onto the scene, ordering Jessie to abandon the battle against Ash's Pikachu so they can both get into the next round. Luckily, Kiawe's Turtonator defeats another Trainer’s Metagross with an {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, and now there are 16 contestants who will all advance onto the next round. Fireworks help to conclude the preliminary round. Ash is left astounded that the preliminary round is now over. However Mimikyu is still set on defeating Pikachu. As is prepares to lash Pikachu with a {{m|Shadow Claw}}, Jessie recalls it back to its Ball in time. Jessie runs over to James, greatly relieved to have just qualified for the next round. All of the qualifying participants are soon revealed including Ash, all of his classmates, Jessie and James, Mina, Acerola, Ilima, Gladion, Faba, [[Samson Oak]], Guzma and [[Hau]].
Twenty participants are still in the running for positions in the next round. A {{p|Kommo-o}} is the next to fall, with Guzma and {{p|Scizor}} revealed to be behind its defeat. Kukui watches from the grandstand, fearing Guzma's clearance of the preliminaries may jeopardize the future of the Alola League. The screen next shows that now 17 contestants remain, meaning that only one more Trainer is to be eliminated. Jessie's Mimikyu soon sets upon Ash's Pikachu. Ash seems to recognize Mimikyu, and Jessie runs in, almost blowing her cover in the process. Pikachu launches an Electroweb, which blocks Mimikyu's oncoming Shadow Ball, leading to an explosion as the attacks collide. James rushes onto the scene, ordering Jessie to abandon the battle against Ash's Pikachu so they can both get into the next round. Luckily, just then, Kiawe's Turtonator defeats another Trainer's {{p|Metagross}} with an {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, reducing the number of remaining Trainers to 16 and thus concluding the preliminary round. Ash is left astounded that the preliminary round is now over. Mimikyu, however, does not care of this and is still set on defeating Pikachu. As is prepares to lash Pikachu with a {{m|Shadow Claw}}, Jessie [[recall]]s it back to its [[Luxury Ball]] just in time. Jessie runs over to James, greatly relieved to have just qualified for the next round. All of the qualifying participants are soon revealed, including Ash, all of his classmates, Jessie and James, Mina, Acerola, Ilima, Gladion, Faba, [[Samson Oak]], Guzma, and [[Hau]].


Overnight, the group stop off at the League [[Pokémon Center]] to have their Pokémon healed up from the day's intense matches. Ilima urges his Eevee to take it easy, though it seems disappointed that it needs to still recover. Shortly after, Jīkyō appears on the Center television screen to announce the next round's pairings. Ash and Faba will battle it out first, Ilima versus Guzma, Hau will go up against Principal Oak, Mallow and Lana are shocked that they'll be going up against each other, Sophocles versus Mina, Jessie and James will compete against each other, Kiawe will take on Acerola while the eighth matchup is between Lillie and Gladion. Ash calls for everyone to give it their all, and his classmates respond back with a resounding cheer.
Overnight, the group stop off at the League [[Pokémon Center]] to have their Pokémon healed up from the day's intense matches. Ilima urges his Eevee to take it easy, though it seems disappointed that it needs to still recover. Shortly after, Jīkyō appears on the Center [[television]] screen to announce the next round's pairings. Ash and Faba will battle it out first, making Ash happy to be the first one to battle. The next pair is revealed to be Ilima versus Guzma, to which the [[Team Skull]] Boss responds with a satisfying smirk. The third match is Hau versus Samson Oak, and Hau is determined to win. The fourth battle is revealed to take place between Mallow and Kana, surprising the two childhood friends. As Sophocles learns that he'll be facing Mina in the fifth battle, he gets all nervous. In their van, Jessie and James followed the announcement as well, and are shocked to see themselves in the sixth pair, meaning that only one of them has the chance of advancing past the first round. The seventh battle is revealed to be between Kiawe and Acerola, making Kiawe express his usual fiery confidence. And finally, the eighth battle is to take place between Lillie and Gladion, making Lillie surprised that she's going to battle her big brother. Ash calls for everyone to give it their all, and his classmates respond back with a resounding cheer.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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[[File:Alola League Round 1.png|thumb|250px|The match-ups of the first round]]
* The [[Manalo Conference]] officially begins.
* The [[Manalo Conference]] officially begins.
* [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Spiky Shield}}.
* [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Spiky Shield}}.
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* Hau is revealed to own an {{alo|Raichu}}.
* Hau is revealed to own an {{alo|Raichu}}.
* The match-ups of the first round are revealed to be:
* The match-ups of the first round are revealed to be:
** Ash versus Faba;
** Ash versus Faba
** Ilima versus Guzma;
** Ilima versus Guzma
** Hau versus Samson Oak;
** Hau versus Samson Oak
** {{an|Mallow}} versus {{an|Lana}};
** {{an|Mallow}} versus {{an|Lana}}
** {{an|Sophocles}} versus Mina;
** {{an|Sophocles}} versus Mina
** Jessie versus James;
** Jessie versus James
** {{an|Kiawe}} versus Acerola
** {{an|Kiawe}} versus Acerola
** {{an|Lillie}} versus Gladion.
** {{an|Lillie}} versus Gladion
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SM129   EP1068
大乱闘!バトルロイヤル151!!
The Great Fray! Battle Royal 151!!
First broadcast
Japan July 7, 2019
United States
English themes
Opening
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening キミの冒険
Ending タイプ:ワイルド
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 藤咲淳一 Jun'ichi Fujisaku
Storyboard 齋藤徳明 Noriaki Saitō
Assistant director 牧野吉高 Yoshitaka Makino
Animation director 新城真 Makoto Shinjō
No additional credits are available at this time.

(Japanese: 大乱闘!バトルロイヤル151!! The Great Fray! Battle Royal 151!!) is the 129th episode of the Sun & Moon series, and the 1,068th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on July 7, 2019.

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Plot

Ash and his classmates walk onto the Manalo Stadium battlefield, joining all the other Alola League participants. Among the contestants are Oluolu, Master fisherman, Mina, Kahili, and Acerola, the last or which surprises the group with her presence. Jessie and James are in disguises, planning to get through the preliminary round by avoiding battle at all costs. The favorite to win, Ilima, makes his way into the stadium, where he is greeted by his many fans, much to the annoyance of Tupp. Plumeria orders all of the Team Skull Grunts to not get in the way of Guzma's victory.

Professor Kukui greets the League participants and crowd with a booming "Alola" through the microphone, before officially declaring the Manalo Conference open. Jīkyō takes over, announcing his role as the event’s referee. He introduces the Manalo Conference's official judges, all four Island Kahunas: Olivia, Hala, Hapu, and Nanu. Jīkyō calls for everyone to pay attention to the overhead screen, revealing that 151 contestants will be competing for the title of Alola Champion. All contestants will be whittled down to the Top 16 in a series of Battle Royal-style matches. Soon, the participants all get into their starting positions, spanning the entire perimeter of the battlefield. The Island Kahunas all raise their hands and a countdown begins, with all Trainers calling out their respective Pokémon partner. Ash is feeling confident with Pikachu, Kiawe selects Turtonator, Sophocles with Togedemaru, Lana settles on Sandy, Mallow calls on Shaymin's power, and Lillie counts on Snowy.

The countdown reaches zero, and the preliminary round officially begins, kicking off the Manalo Conference. Hiroki rushes out with his Mudbray, ordering any challengers to come at him. However, he is quickly knocked out of the competition as a trio of attacks strike him, being the first Trainer to fall. Pikachu lands an Iron Tail on a Sudowoodo's forehead, which causes it to immediately faint. As Ash cheers for his early victory, Kiawe orders him to pay attention to the fast-approaching Poliwrath. Pikachu launches an Electroweb attack to defeat Poliwrath, also knocking out a nearby Araquanid in the process. Meanwhile, Kiawe’s Turtonator takes a direct Flamethrower from a Salamence, before striking it away with a Dragon Tail. Lillie joins the scuffle, and has Snowy freeze Salamence with a Powder Snow, taking the Dragon type out of the fight. Sandy and Shaymin quickly defeat three opponents, with Lana and Mallow congratulating them. Sophocles has Togedemaru bowl a Shiinotic out the way with Zing Zap. A Politoed leaps and grabs Togedemaru, but it is quickly defeated by Togedemaru's newly learned Spiky Shield. From a skybox, Wicke sees Faba defeating a competitor's Boldore with his Alakazam.

The Battle Royal preliminaries continue on as 79 participants remain. Ash and Pikachu find themselves up against an intimidating Gyarados. As Ash prepares to call an attack, a Skarmory swoops in and lands a Metal Claw on Gyarados. Pikachu uses the opportunity to leap onto Gyarados and deliver a direct Thunderbolt, taking both Skarmory and Gyarados out of the running. Kiawe orders Turtonator to keep an Alolan Sandslash at bay with a Flamethrower, though it continues to spin ever closer. Kiawe switches up tactics and calls for Turtonator to use Shell Trap. The manoeuvre catches Sandslash off guard as its claws directly contact Turtonator's spiny shell, setting off the Shell Trap and defeating the Mouse Pokémon. A tense standoff between a Magikarp versus a Pyukumuku abruptly ends after an Electro Ball from Pikarla's Pikachu, Bolt. However, Pikarla's victory is short-lived, as Jessie's Mimikyu knocks Bolt out with a Shadow Ball. Mimikyu rushes off towards another Trainer's Pikachu, leaving Jessie and James out of breath as they try to catch up to it.

Jīkyō announces that 65 participants remain, with plenty of intense match-ups still to unfold. A Talonflame swoops towards Gladion and his Silvally, though they evade the attack. Gladion throws a Rock Memory to Silvally, transforming it into a type effective Rock Pokémon. Talonflame is quickly taken down by a super effective Multi-Attack, bringing the number of Trainers down to 59. Gladion and Silvally soon spot Ash and Pikachu sitting on the battlefield. The pair exchange stares before Gladion warns Ash of an incoming attacker, a Primeape, while a Clawitzer leaps behind Silvally. Pikachu leaps into action, using Thunderbolt to defeat the Clawitzer as Silvally lands a Crush Claw on Primeape. Gladion tells Ash to not lose in the preliminaries, and Ash offers him the same advice. The two rivals go their separate ways as they rush back into the melee, now with 47 participants left standing.

Kiawe finds himself outnumbered by Mad Magmar and Mr. Electric, as Viren orders his minions to teach the kid a lesson he'll never forget. Turtonator starts off with a Flamethrower, though the attacks fails to do any damage to Magmortar. Mr. Electric calls for his Electivire to use Thunder Punch. Turtonator, however, uses Shell Smash and easily avoids the attack thanks to its now-boosted Speed, before battering both Magmortar and Electivire out with a single Dragon Tail. Viren is in shock as Olivia officially declares the pair unable to battle.

With 34 Trainers now remaining, the crowd's attention turns to Champion-hopeful, Ilima. Tupp and the other Team Skull Grunts watch in shock as Ilima has his Eevee unleash an overwhelming Last Resort attack, which defeats all of the Grunts with one hit. Ilima congratulates Eevee on the splendid effort, but is then immediately faced by Plumeria, who tells him not to get too confident for beating the Grunt. She tells her Salazzle to use Sludge Wave, but Ilima has Eevee use Quick Attack to leap over to Salazzle's position. Salazzle lashes Eevee with a Dragon Claw and follows up with a Dragon Pulse. While Eevee manages to evade much of the Dragon Pulse, a painful crack sounds from one of its back legs, indicating an injury. Despite this, Eevee is able to perform another Quick Attack to get away from another Dragon Pulse. With enough distance, Ilima has Eevee use Swift, striking Plumeria's Salazzle out of the competition. Plumeria, however, is not disappointed by her effort, admitting that she still came to the event to do what she needed to do. Eevee limps over to Ilima, but its condition instantly concerns him.

Twenty participants are still in the running for positions in the next round. A Kommo-o is the next to fall, with Guzma and Scizor revealed to be behind its defeat. Kukui watches from the grandstand, fearing Guzma's clearance of the preliminaries may jeopardize the future of the Alola League. The screen next shows that now 17 contestants remain, meaning that only one more Trainer is to be eliminated. Jessie's Mimikyu soon sets upon Ash's Pikachu. Ash seems to recognize Mimikyu, and Jessie runs in, almost blowing her cover in the process. Pikachu launches an Electroweb, which blocks Mimikyu's oncoming Shadow Ball, leading to an explosion as the attacks collide. James rushes onto the scene, ordering Jessie to abandon the battle against Ash's Pikachu so they can both get into the next round. Luckily, just then, Kiawe's Turtonator defeats another Trainer's Metagross with an Inferno Overdrive, reducing the number of remaining Trainers to 16 and thus concluding the preliminary round. Ash is left astounded that the preliminary round is now over. Mimikyu, however, does not care of this and is still set on defeating Pikachu. As is prepares to lash Pikachu with a Shadow Claw, Jessie recalls it back to its Luxury Ball just in time. Jessie runs over to James, greatly relieved to have just qualified for the next round. All of the qualifying participants are soon revealed, including Ash, all of his classmates, Jessie and James, Mina, Acerola, Ilima, Gladion, Faba, Samson Oak, Guzma, and Hau.

Overnight, the group stop off at the League Pokémon Center to have their Pokémon healed up from the day's intense matches. Ilima urges his Eevee to take it easy, though it seems disappointed that it needs to still recover. Shortly after, Jīkyō appears on the Center television screen to announce the next round's pairings. Ash and Faba will battle it out first, making Ash happy to be the first one to battle. The next pair is revealed to be Ilima versus Guzma, to which the Team Skull Boss responds with a satisfying smirk. The third match is Hau versus Samson Oak, and Hau is determined to win. The fourth battle is revealed to take place between Mallow and Kana, surprising the two childhood friends. As Sophocles learns that he'll be facing Mina in the fifth battle, he gets all nervous. In their van, Jessie and James followed the announcement as well, and are shocked to see themselves in the sixth pair, meaning that only one of them has the chance of advancing past the first round. The seventh battle is revealed to be between Kiawe and Acerola, making Kiawe express his usual fiery confidence. And finally, the eighth battle is to take place between Lillie and Gladion, making Lillie surprised that she's going to battle her big brother. Ash calls for everyone to give it their all, and his classmates respond back with a resounding cheer.

Major events

The match-ups of the first round
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Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?: Salazzle (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

In other languages


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