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(Japanese: '''大乱闘!バトルロイヤル151!!''' ''The Great Fray! Battle Royal 151!!'') is the 129th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,068th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 7, 2019<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
'''Battle Royal 151!''' (Japanese: '''大乱闘!バトルロイヤル151!!''' ''The Great Fray! Battle Royal 151!!'') is the 129th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,068th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 7, 2019 and in the United States on November 9, 2019.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>The Alola Pokémon League is underway, and it promises to be full of action, drama, and surprises! The qualifying round is a Battle Royal competition among 151 different Trainers, and only the top 16 will make it to the next stage! A free-for-all ensues, with our heroes battling against and alongside friendly rivals like Pikala and Hiroki as well as returning foes like Viren’s cronies and Plumeria from Team Skull. When the dizzying action finally winds down, the entire Pokémon School class, Hau, Gladion, and even a disguised Team Rocket are among those left standing! Now, the question is: who will make it all the way to the top?</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} walk onto the [[Manalo Stadium]] battlefield, joining all of the other [[Alola League]] participants. Among the contestants are [[Oluolu]], [[Master fisherman]], [[Mina]], [[Kahili]], and [[Acerola]], the last of 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 the battles at all costs. The one most favored 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 of the other [[Alola League]] participants. Among the contestants are [[Oluolu]], [[Master fisherman]], [[Mina]], [[Kahili]], and [[Acerola]], the last of 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 the battles at all costs. The one most favored 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 and declares the [[Manalo Conference]] to be open. [[Jīkyō]] takes over, declaring his role as the announcer. He introduces the Manalo Conference's official judges, which are all four [[Island Kahuna]]s: [[Olivia]], [[Hala]], [[Hapu]], and [[Nanu]]. Jīkyō then explains that 151 contestants will be competing for the title of Alola {{pkmn|Champion}}. They will be whittled down to the Top 16 in a series of [[Battle Royal]]-style matches. Soon, the participants get into their starting positions, spanning the entire perimeter of the battlefield. The Island Kahunas raise their hands and a countdown begins, with all of the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s calling out their respective Pokémon partners.
{{an|Professor Kukui}} greets the League participants and crowd and declares the [[Manalo Conference]] to be open. [[Caster]] takes over, declaring his role as the announcer. He introduces the Manalo Conference's official judges, which are all four [[Island Kahuna]]s: [[Olivia]], [[Hala]], [[Hapu]], and [[Nanu]]. Caster then explains that 151 contestants will be competing for the title of Alola {{pkmn|Champion}}. They will be whittled down to the Top 16 in a series of [[Battle Royal]]-style matches. Soon, the participants get into their starting positions, spanning the entire perimeter of the battlefield. The Island Kahunas raise their hands and a countdown begins, with all of the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s calling out their respective Pokémon partners.


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 and Mudbray are immediately struck by a combination attack, making him the first to be knocked out of the competition. {{AP|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 {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}} quickly defeat three opponents, with Lana and Mallow congratulating them. Sophocles has {{TP|Sophocles|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 sky-box, [[Wicke]] sees {{an|Faba}} defeating a competitor's {{p|Boldore}} with his {{p|Alakazam}}.
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 and Mudbray are immediately struck by a combination attack, making him the first to be knocked out of the competition. {{AP|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 {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}} quickly defeat three opponents, with Lana and Mallow congratulating them. Sophocles has {{TP|Sophocles|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 sky-box, [[Wicke]] sees {{an|Faba}} defeating a competitor's {{p|Boldore}} with his {{p|Alakazam}}.


As 79 participants remain, Ash and Pikachu face off against an intimidating {{p|Gyarados}}. As Ash prepares to call out an attack, a {{p|Skarmory}} swoops in and uses {{m|Metal Claw}} on Gyarados. Pikachu then uses the opportunity to leap onto Gyarados and deliver a direct {{m|Thunderbolt}}, knocking both Skarmory and Gyarados out with one hit. Kiawe orders Turtonator to keep an {{alo|Sandslash}} at bay with a Flamethrower, though it continues to spin closer. Kiawe switches tactics and calls for Turtonator to use {{m|Shell Trap}}. The maneuver catches Sandslash off-guard as its claws directly touch Turtonator's spiny shell, setting off the Shell Trap and defeating the [[Pokémon category|Mouse Pokémon]]. A tense standoff between a {{p|Magikarp}} and a {{p|Pyukumuku}} abruptly ends due to 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 then runs for another Trainer's Pikachu, leaving Jessie and James overwhelmed.
As 79 participants remain, Ash and Pikachu face off against an intimidating {{p|Gyarados}}. As Ash prepares to call out an attack, a {{p|Skarmory}} swoops in and uses {{m|Metal Claw}} on Gyarados. Pikachu then uses the opportunity to leap onto Gyarados and deliver a direct {{m|Thunderbolt}}, knocking both Skarmory and Gyarados out with one hit. Kiawe orders Turtonator to keep an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandslash}} at bay with a Flamethrower, though it continues to spin closer. Kiawe switches tactics and calls for Turtonator to use {{m|Shell Trap}}. The maneuver catches Sandslash off-guard as its claws directly touch Turtonator's spiny shell, setting off the Shell Trap and defeating the [[Pokémon category|Mouse Pokémon]]. A tense standoff between a {{p|Magikarp}} and a {{p|Pyukumuku}} abruptly ends due to 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 then runs for another Trainer's Pikachu, leaving Jessie and James overwhelmed.


As 65 participants remain, 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 {{t|Rock}} Pokémon. After Talonflame is quickly taken down by a super-effective {{m|Multi-Attack}}, Gladion and Silvally 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 up behind Silvally. Pikachu leaps into action, using Thunderbolt to defeat the Clawitzer as Silvally lands a {{m|Crush Claw}} on Primeape, taking it down. 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.
As 65 participants remain, 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 {{t|Rock}} Pokémon. After Talonflame is quickly taken down by a super-effective {{m|Multi-Attack}}, Gladion and Silvally 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 up behind Silvally. Pikachu leaps into action, using Thunderbolt to defeat the Clawitzer as Silvally lands a {{m|Crush Claw}} on Primeape, taking it down. 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.


Kiawe finds himself faced by the [[Revengers]] [[Mad Magmar]] and [[Mr. Electric]], as [[Viren]], sitting in the stands nearby, 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 continue.
Kiawe goes up against [[Mad Magmar]] and [[Mr. Electric]] as [[Viren]], sitting in the stands nearby, orders his minions to teach him a lesson. Turtonator starts off with a Flamethrower, though the attack fails to do any damage to {{p|Magmortar}}. Mr. Electric orders his {{p|Electivire}} to use {{m|Thunder Punch}}. Turtonator, however, uses {{m|Shell Smash}} and easily avoids the attack with its now-boosted {{stat|Speed}}, before defeating both Magmortar and Electivire with a single Dragon Tail. Viren is in shock as Olivia officially declares the pair unable to continue.


With 34 Trainers now remaining, the crowd's attention turns to the 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 Grunts. She tells her {{p|Salazzle}} to use {{m|Sludge Wave}}, but Ilima has Eevee use {{m|Quick Attack}} to leap over the attack and 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 already did what she came to do. Eevee limps over to Ilima, its condition instantly concerning him.
With 34 Trainers now remaining, the crowd's attention turns to Ilima, who has his {{p|Eevee}} unleash an overwhelming {{m|Last Resort}} attack, which defeats all of the Team Skull Grunts with one hit. Ilima is then immediately faced by Plumeria, who tells her {{p|Salazzle}} to use {{m|Sludge Wave}}. Ilima has Eevee use {{m|Quick Attack}} to leap over the attack and to Salazzle's position. Salazzle lashes Eevee with {{m|Dragon Claw}} and follows up with {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. While Eevee manages to evade much of the Dragon Pulse, one of its back legs is injured. Despite this, Eevee performs another Quick Attack to get away from another Dragon Pulse. With enough distance, Ilima has Eevee use {{m|Swift}}, striking Salazzle out of the competition. Plumeria, however, is not disappointed by her effort, admitting that she already did what she came to do. Eevee limps over to Ilima, its condition instantly concerning 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 his {{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, telling Jessie to just 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 it 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]].
Later, Kukui watches from the grandstand as Guzma continues defeating opponents, concerned that the Team Skull leader's clearance of the preliminaries may jeopardize the Alola League's future. With seventeen contestants remaining, only one more Trainer has to be eliminated before the round can mark its end. Jessie's Mimikyu confronts Ash's Pikachu, who uses Electroweb to block its oncoming Shadow Ball, leading to an explosion. James yells at Jessie to abandon the battle so they can both get into the next round. At that moment, Kiawe's Turtonator defeats another Trainer's {{p|Metagross}} with an {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, concluding the preliminary round. Mimikyu, however, doesn't care and continues to attack, forcing Jessie to [[recall]] it back into its [[Luxury Ball]]. Jessie runs over to James, 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 by the gathered [[Nurse Joy]]s of [[Alola]]. Ilima urges his injured Eevee to take it easy, though it seems disappointed that it still needs to recover. Shortly after, Jīkyō appears on the Pokémon Center [[television]] screen to announce the next round's pairings. Ash and Faba are revealed to be the first pair, making Ash happy to be the first one to battle, while Faba starts thinking about plans to use against Ash. 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 Lana, 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 follow 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 revealed to take place between Lillie and Gladion, making Lillie surprised that she's going to face her big brother. With all the match-ups revealed, Ash calls for everyone to give it their all, and his classmates respond back with a resounding cheer.
Overnight, the group stops off at the League [[Pokémon Center]] to have their Pokémon healed up from the day's intense matches by the gathered [[Nurse Joy]]s of [[Alola]]. Ilima urges his injured Eevee to take it easy, though it seems disappointed that it still needs to recover. Shortly after, Caster appears on the Pokémon Center [[television]] screen to announce the next round's pairings. Ash and Faba are revealed to be the first pair, making Ash happy to be the first one to battle, while Faba starts thinking about plans to use against Ash. 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 Lana, 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 follow 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 revealed to take place between Lillie and Gladion, making Lillie surprised that she's going to face her big brother. With all the match-ups revealed, 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]]
[[File:Alola League Round 1.png|thumb|250px|The match-ups of the first round]]
* The [[Manalo Conference]] officially begins.
* The [[Manalo Conference]] begins.
* [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Spiky Shield}}.
* [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Spiky Shield}}.
* [[Plumeria]] is revealed to own a {{p|Salazzle}}.
* [[Plumeria]] is revealed to own a {{p|Salazzle}}.
* [[Guzma]] is revealed to own a {{p|Scizor}}.
* [[Guzma]] is revealed to own a {{p|Scizor}}.
* {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{an|Gladion}}, [[Hau]], {{an|Faba}}, [[Ilima]], [[Acerola]], [[Mina]], Guzma, and [[Samson Oak]] make it through the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round.
* {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{an|Gladion}}, [[Hau]], {{an|Faba}}, [[Ilima]], [[Acerola]], [[Mina]], Guzma, and [[Samson Oak]] make it through the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round.
* Hau is revealed to own an {{alo|Raichu}}.
* Hau is revealed to own an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|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
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Humans====
====Humans====
* [[Jīkyō]]
* [[Caster]]


====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
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* [[Hiroki]]
* [[Hiroki]]
* [[Pikala]]
* [[Pikala]]
* [[Jīkyō]]
* [[Caster]]
* [[Master fisherman]]
* [[Master fisherman]]
* Ilima Girls
* Ilima Girls
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[File:WTP SM129.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]:<!-- {{p|Pokémon}} ''(US and international)'',--> {{p|Salazzle}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Torkoal}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Salazzle}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{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; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
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* {{p|Shuppet}} ([[Acerola]]'s)
* {{p|Shuppet}} ([[Acerola]]'s)
* {{p|Ribombee}} ([[Mina]]'s)
* {{p|Ribombee}} ([[Mina]]'s)
* {{p|Raichu}} ([[Hau]]'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Raichu}} ([[Hau]]'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Guzma]]'s)
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Guzma]]'s)
* {{p|Salazzle}} ([[Plumeria]]'s)
* {{p|Salazzle}} ([[Plumeria]]'s)
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* {{p|Ekans}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Yungoos}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Yungoos}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Snorlax}} ([[Oluolu]]'s)
* {{p|Snorlax}} ([[Oluolu]]'s)
* {{p|Dugtrio}} ([[DJ Leo]]'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; Jessica, Ashley, and Michael)
* {{p|Dugtrio}} ([[DJ Leo]]'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; Jessica, Ashley, and Michael)
* {{p|Mudbray}} ([[Hiroki]]'s)
* {{p|Mudbray}} ([[Hiroki]]'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikala]]'s; Bolt)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikala]]'s; Bolt)
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* {{p|Clawitzer}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Clawitzer}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Metagross}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Metagross}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Geodude}} (Trainer's; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Geodude}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Sandslash}} (Trainer's; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Sandslash}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Kommo-o}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Kommo-o}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Golduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Golduck}} (Trainer's)
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* {{p|Crabrawler}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Crabrawler}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Grubbin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Grubbin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Graveler}} (Trainer's; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Graveler}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Murkrow}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Murkrow}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tauros}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tauros}} (Trainer's)
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** Choices: [[Ilima]], [[Jessie]], {{an|Faba}}, {{Ash}}
** Choices: [[Ilima]], [[Jessie]], {{an|Faba}}, {{Ash}}
** Answer: Ilima
** Answer: Ilima
* The [[narrator]] reads out the title card for this episode.
* In the Japanese version, the [[narrator]] reads out the title card for this episode.
* [[Type: Wild]] replaces [[Notebook of the Heart]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|ending theme]].
* [[Type: Wild]] replaces [[Notebook of the Heart]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|ending theme]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Pineco}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in ''[[DP181|Bucking The Treasure Trend!]]'', 421 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Pineco}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in ''[[DP181|Bucking The Treasure Trend!]]'', 421 episodes earlier.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of a {{p|Tropius}} in the anime since its cameo in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', almost nine years earlier.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of a {{p|Tropius}} in the anime since its cameo in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', almost nine years earlier.
* This episode marks the first time [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]] has used a [[move]] other than {{m|Zing Zap}}.
* This episode marks the only time [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]] has used a [[move]] other than {{m|Zing Zap}}.
* Jessie and James's disguises reference [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]]'s outfits from the [[Generation VII]] {{pkmn|games}}.
* Jessie and James's disguises reference [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]]'s outfits from the [[Generation VII]] {{pkmn|games}}.
** James's disguise shirt has a {{p|Chimecho}} silhouette on it, likely a reference to the {{TP|James|Chimecho}} he owned during the {{series|Advanced Generation}}.
** James's disguise shirt has a {{p|Chimecho}} silhouette on it, likely a reference to the {{TP|James|Chimecho}} he owned during the {{series|Advanced Generation}}.
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===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the dub, when [[Plumeria]] warns [[Guzma]] about [[Ilima]] being a strong {{pkmn|Trainer}}, the {{wp|closed captioning|closed captions}} have Guzma say "Really..." when he's actually being silent.
* In the dub, the closed captions incorrectly refer to [[Magmortar]] as [[Magmar]].


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===


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Revision as of 15:50, 14 December 2019

SM128 : League Offenders and Defenders!
Sun & Moon series
SM130 : Battling Besties!
Battle Royal 151!
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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 November 9, 2019
English themes
Opening The Challenge of Life
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.

Battle Royal 151! (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 and in the United States on November 9, 2019.

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Blurb

The Alola Pokémon League is underway, and it promises to be full of action, drama, and surprises! The qualifying round is a Battle Royal competition among 151 different Trainers, and only the top 16 will make it to the next stage! A free-for-all ensues, with our heroes battling against and alongside friendly rivals like Pikala and Hiroki as well as returning foes like Viren’s cronies and Plumeria from Team Skull. When the dizzying action finally winds down, the entire Pokémon School class, Hau, Gladion, and even a disguised Team Rocket are among those left standing! Now, the question is: who will make it all the way to the top?

Plot

Ash and his classmates walk onto the Manalo Stadium battlefield, joining all of the other Alola League participants. Among the contestants are Oluolu, Master fisherman, Mina, Kahili, and Acerola, the last of which surprises the group with her presence. Jessie and James are in disguises, planning to get through the preliminary round by avoiding the battles at all costs. The one most favored 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 and declares the Manalo Conference to be open. Caster takes over, declaring his role as the announcer. He introduces the Manalo Conference's official judges, which are all four Island Kahunas: Olivia, Hala, Hapu, and Nanu. Caster then explains that 151 contestants will be competing for the title of Alola Champion. They will be whittled down to the Top 16 in a series of Battle Royal-style matches. Soon, the participants get into their starting positions, spanning the entire perimeter of the battlefield. The Island Kahunas raise their hands and a countdown begins, with all of the Trainers calling out their respective Pokémon partners.

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 and Mudbray are immediately struck by a combination attack, making him the first to be knocked out of the competition. 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 sky-box, Wicke sees Faba defeating a competitor's Boldore with his Alakazam.

As 79 participants remain, Ash and Pikachu face off against an intimidating Gyarados. As Ash prepares to call out an attack, a Skarmory swoops in and uses Metal Claw on Gyarados. Pikachu then uses the opportunity to leap onto Gyarados and deliver a direct Thunderbolt, knocking both Skarmory and Gyarados out with one hit. Kiawe orders Turtonator to keep an Alolan Sandslash at bay with a Flamethrower, though it continues to spin closer. Kiawe switches tactics and calls for Turtonator to use Shell Trap. The maneuver catches Sandslash off-guard as its claws directly touch Turtonator's spiny shell, setting off the Shell Trap and defeating the Mouse Pokémon. A tense standoff between a Magikarp and a Pyukumuku abruptly ends due to 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 then runs for another Trainer's Pikachu, leaving Jessie and James overwhelmed.

As 65 participants remain, a Talonflame swoops towards Gladion and his Silvally, though they evade the attack. Gladion throws a Rock Memory to Silvally, transforming it into a Rock Pokémon. After Talonflame is quickly taken down by a super-effective Multi-Attack, Gladion and Silvally 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 up behind Silvally. Pikachu leaps into action, using Thunderbolt to defeat the Clawitzer as Silvally lands a Crush Claw on Primeape, taking it down. 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.

Kiawe goes up against Mad Magmar and Mr. Electric as Viren, sitting in the stands nearby, orders his minions to teach him a lesson. Turtonator starts off with a Flamethrower, though the attack fails to do any damage to Magmortar. Mr. Electric orders his Electivire to use Thunder Punch. Turtonator, however, uses Shell Smash and easily avoids the attack with its now-boosted Speed, before defeating both Magmortar and Electivire with a single Dragon Tail. Viren is in shock as Olivia officially declares the pair unable to continue.

With 34 Trainers now remaining, the crowd's attention turns to Ilima, who has his Eevee unleash an overwhelming Last Resort attack, which defeats all of the Team Skull Grunts with one hit. Ilima is then immediately faced by Plumeria, who tells her Salazzle to use Sludge Wave. Ilima has Eevee use Quick Attack to leap over the attack and to Salazzle's position. Salazzle lashes Eevee with Dragon Claw and follows up with Dragon Pulse. While Eevee manages to evade much of the Dragon Pulse, one of its back legs is injured. Despite this, Eevee performs another Quick Attack to get away from another Dragon Pulse. With enough distance, Ilima has Eevee use Swift, striking Salazzle out of the competition. Plumeria, however, is not disappointed by her effort, admitting that she already did what she came to do. Eevee limps over to Ilima, its condition instantly concerning him.

Later, Kukui watches from the grandstand as Guzma continues defeating opponents, concerned that the Team Skull leader's clearance of the preliminaries may jeopardize the Alola League's future. With seventeen contestants remaining, only one more Trainer has to be eliminated before the round can mark its end. Jessie's Mimikyu confronts Ash's Pikachu, who uses Electroweb to block its oncoming Shadow Ball, leading to an explosion. James yells at Jessie to abandon the battle so they can both get into the next round. At that moment, Kiawe's Turtonator defeats another Trainer's Metagross with an Inferno Overdrive, concluding the preliminary round. Mimikyu, however, doesn't care and continues to attack, forcing Jessie to recall it back into its Luxury Ball. Jessie runs over to James, 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 stops off at the League Pokémon Center to have their Pokémon healed up from the day's intense matches by the gathered Nurse Joys of Alola. Ilima urges his injured Eevee to take it easy, though it seems disappointed that it still needs to recover. Shortly after, Caster appears on the Pokémon Center television screen to announce the next round's pairings. Ash and Faba are revealed to be the first pair, making Ash happy to be the first one to battle, while Faba starts thinking about plans to use against Ash. 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 Lana, 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 follow 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 revealed to take place between Lillie and Gladion, making Lillie surprised that she's going to face her big brother. With all the match-ups revealed, 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
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Torkoal (US and international), Salazzle (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

In other languages



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