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(Japanese: '''決勝戦!最強ライバル対決!!''' ''The Finals! The Strongest Rival Showdown!!'') is the 138th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,077th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 8, 2019 | '''Final Rivals!''' (Japanese: '''決勝戦!最強ライバル対決!!''' ''The Finals! The Strongest Rival Showdown!!'') is the 138th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,077th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 8, 2019 and is scheduled to air in the United States on January 11, 2020. | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
{{ | {{Ash}} greets {{Delia|his mother}}, [[Mimey]], and {{an|Professor Oak}} as their ship arrives at [[Manalo Stadium]]. Delia congratulates her son on reaching the [[Manalo Conference]] finals, while Oak admits he wants to see {{AP|Meltan}}. Ash introduces him to the sleeping Meltan, but when Oak takes it, Meltan responds with {{m|Flash Cannon}}. Then, Meltan jumps off Professor Oak's hand and starts spinning its nut, which emits sound-waves. Oak realizes this is the odd behavior that has been mentioned in the reports. At that moment, {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|hordes of Meltan}} emerge from the sea and gather around Ash's Meltan, whereupon they begin to dance together. The Meltan begin to create a strong electrical surge, and they eventually [[Evolution|evolve]] into a single {{AP|Melmetal}}. | ||
Oak explains that Melmetal has only been described in old books, but it has not been mentioned that it is an amalgamation of multiple Meltan. The proud Melmetal begins spinning and hitting the water with its hands. Kukui claims this could be a new [[move]] and settles on the name {{m|Double Iron Bash}}. {{AP|Rowlet}} wakes up in shock to see Melmetal, but it soon nestles in its friend's central chest cavity. With Melmetal now on his team, Ash leads his Pokémon into a cheer for the upcoming finals match. | |||
The next day, Ash's friends sit among the audience, along with their Pokémon, anticipating an intense match. Kukui steps onto the battlefield, taking his position as the grand final round's referee. Ash sets his hat before stepping onto the field. As Ash followed by {{an|Gladion}} take their positions, [[Caster]] recalls each of their paths to the finals. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} settle in below their food truck to watch the match. [[Jessie]] remarks that she should've been in the finals, but {{MTR}} admits that she went up against [[James]] earlier on. Jess then turns attention to James as he is putting the finishing touches to their latest mecha in time for the awards ceremony. The trio sneer and cackle as they imagine stealing all of the Pokémon at the Pokémon League. Back at [[Bewear's den]], {{an|Bewear}} and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} exit the hot spring for another snack break. However, the {{p|Oranguru}} robot starts to malfunction. | |||
[[File:SM138 Ash VS Gladion 1.png|thumb|left|250px|Melmetal facing Silvally]] | |||
Kukui, acting as the referee, announces the round rules - a three-on-three match. Delia has Mimey record the match on a camcorder. Gladion makes his first selection, his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} and Ash calls out Melmetal. Ash informs Melmetal that the winner will be the one who strikes first, so his Pokémon takes the initiative and rushes forward. Seeing Melmetal's confidence, Ash orders a Double Iron Bash. Melmetal flexes its muscles, and spins around to attack, and strikes Silvally on the second attempt. Ash calls for another Double Iron Bash, though Silvally combats the attack with an {{m|Air Slash}} and leaps to the side to avoid another hit. Melmetal spins yet again, so Gladion orders a {{m|Crush Claw}}. However, Ash calls for a Flash Cannon, which batters Silvally to the ground. | |||
[[File:SM138 Ash VS Gladion 2.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu facing Silvally]] | |||
Gladion opts for another strategy by having Silvally moves in a zig-zag pattern to confuse Melmetal. The technique works as planned and Silvally manages to land a Crush Claw, leaving Melmetal reeling from the strike. Gladion then equips Silvally with a [[Fighting Memory]], {{a|RKS System|transforming}} it into a {{t|Fighting}} type. As Silvally approaches with a {{m|Multi-Attack}}, Melmetal responds with Flash Cannon. However, Melmetal's attack misses its mark, and it is knocked about by Silvally's attack. Melmetal regains its balance and attempts another Double Iron Bash. Silvally keeps its distance and lands an Air Slash on its opponent. Melmetal endures the hit and sends Silvally backwards with a second strike. Ash orders a Flash Cannon, and Melmetal follows through despite its visible exhaustion. Silvally lands its Multi-Attack first, while Melmetal's attacks suffers a delay before collapsing in defeat. | |||
[[File:SM138 Ash VS Gladion 3.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu facing "Lycanroc"]] | |||
Ash [[recall]]s Melmetal before sending Pikachu onto the field. Pikachu rushes forward, though Silvally simply tilts its head to the side evade the {{m|Quick Attack}}. Ash orders a follow up {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Silvally catches the attack with its Crush Claw. Gladion calls for an Air Slash, which Pikachu narrowly escapes and enters into a Quick Attack to get away from his opponent. Silvally corners him, so Pikachu tries an {{m|Electroweb}} which fails. Pikachu launches another Electroweb and rushes towards it, using the added momentum to land a direct Iron Tail on Silvally. The surprising rebound knocks Silvally out of the match. | |||
For his second Pokémon, Gladion sends out {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}. Ash braces Pikachu for its {{m|Counter}}, but is shocked when it uses {{m|Night Daze}}, a move Lycanroc cannot learn. Lycanroc rushes forward to attack and slashes through Pikachu's Electroweb with a {{m|Shadow Claw}}. However, the web only proved to be a distraction as Pikachu unleashes a Thunderbolt on Lycanroc. The attack reveals Lycanroc was only an {{a|Illusion}} as [[Mohn]]'s {{p|Zoroark}} is fully revealed to everyone. Gladion calls upon his father's strength to guide him as he orders Zoroark to charge forward for another attack as the finals match continues. | |||
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==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
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* {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Delia}}, and [[Mimey]] arrive at [[Manalo Stadium]] to watch {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|battle}} in the [[Manalo Conference]] finals. | * {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Delia}}, and [[Mimey]] arrive at [[Manalo Stadium]] to watch {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|battle}} in the [[Manalo Conference]] finals. | ||
* The {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime| | * The {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|wild Meltan}} arrive at Manalo Stadium and reunite with Ash's {{p|Meltan}}. | ||
* The wild Meltan combine with Ash's | * The wild Meltan combine with Ash's Meltan, causing it to evolve into {{AP|Melmetal}} and learn {{m|Double Iron Bash}}. | ||
* Ash begins his battle with {{an|Gladion}} in the finals. | * Ash begins his battle with {{an|Gladion}} in the finals. | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Humans=== | ===Humans=== | ||
[[File:Dare da SM138.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]] | |||
* {{Ash}} | * {{Ash}} | ||
* {{an|Lana}} | * {{an|Lana}} | ||
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* [[Hau]] (flashback) | * [[Hau]] (flashback) | ||
* [[Guzma]] (flashback) | * [[Guzma]] (flashback) | ||
* Crowd | |||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
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[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: <!--{{p|Pokémon}} ''(US and international)'',--> {{p|Melmetal}} ''(Japan)'' | |||
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | * {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | ||
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) | * {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) | ||
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* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]) | * {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]) | ||
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}) | * {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}) | ||
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; | * {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}) | ||
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; | * {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]]) | ||
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}) | * {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}) | ||
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}) | * {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}) | ||
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* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}}) | * {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}}) | ||
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}}) | * {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}}) | ||
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime| | * {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|anime}}; multiple; evolve) | ||
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}}) | * {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}}) | ||
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** Choices: {{AP|Meltan|Melmetal}}, {{AP|Torracat}}, {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} | ** Choices: {{AP|Meltan|Melmetal}}, {{AP|Torracat}}, {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} | ||
** Answer: Meltan | ** Answer: Meltan | ||
* As of this episode, all of the {{cat|Generation VII Pokémon|Pokémon introduced in Generation VII}} have made an appearance in the main series | * As of this episode, all of the {{cat|Generation VII Pokémon|Pokémon introduced in Generation VII}} have made an appearance in the main series. | ||
* This is the first time since the [[Silver Conference]], 17 years | * This is the first time since the [[Silver Conference]], 17 years and 808 episodes ago, that {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} have come to see Ash battle in a {{pkmn|League Conference}} in person. | ||
* This marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} where a {{m|Double Iron Bash|newly-discovered}} [[move]] is being seen given a name. | |||
* This marks the first time in the anime a newly-discovered [[move]] is being seen given a name. | |||
* This is the first episode to show multiple [[a:Category:Anime versus screens|VS screens]] during a single battle. | * This is the first episode to show multiple [[a:Category:Anime versus screens|VS screens]] during a single battle. | ||
* Unlike the {{pkmn|games}}, {{an|Gladion}}'s {{p|Zoroark}}'s {{a|Illusion}} did not replicate {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}'s [[Ultra Ball]]. | |||
* This marks the first time Ash has used a Pokémon other than {{AP|Rockruff or Lycanroc|Lycanroc}} to battle Gladion. | |||
* The [[Type: Wild|ending animation]] is updated to include [[Ash's Melmetal]]. | * The [[Type: Wild|ending animation]] is updated to include [[Ash's Melmetal]]. | ||
* [[ | * [[Caster]] narrates the preview for the [[SM139|next episode]]. | ||
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Final Rivals! (Japanese: 決勝戦!最強ライバル対決!! The Finals! The Strongest Rival Showdown!!) is the 138th episode of the Sun & Moon series, and the 1,077th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on September 8, 2019 and is scheduled to air in the United States on January 11, 2020.
Plot
Ash greets his mother, Mimey, and Professor Oak as their ship arrives at Manalo Stadium. Delia congratulates her son on reaching the Manalo Conference finals, while Oak admits he wants to see Meltan. Ash introduces him to the sleeping Meltan, but when Oak takes it, Meltan responds with Flash Cannon. Then, Meltan jumps off Professor Oak's hand and starts spinning its nut, which emits sound-waves. Oak realizes this is the odd behavior that has been mentioned in the reports. At that moment, hordes of Meltan emerge from the sea and gather around Ash's Meltan, whereupon they begin to dance together. The Meltan begin to create a strong electrical surge, and they eventually evolve into a single Melmetal.
Oak explains that Melmetal has only been described in old books, but it has not been mentioned that it is an amalgamation of multiple Meltan. The proud Melmetal begins spinning and hitting the water with its hands. Kukui claims this could be a new move and settles on the name Double Iron Bash. Rowlet wakes up in shock to see Melmetal, but it soon nestles in its friend's central chest cavity. With Melmetal now on his team, Ash leads his Pokémon into a cheer for the upcoming finals match.
The next day, Ash's friends sit among the audience, along with their Pokémon, anticipating an intense match. Kukui steps onto the battlefield, taking his position as the grand final round's referee. Ash sets his hat before stepping onto the field. As Ash followed by Gladion take their positions, Caster recalls each of their paths to the finals. Meanwhile, Team Rocket settle in below their food truck to watch the match. Jessie remarks that she should've been in the finals, but Meowth admits that she went up against James earlier on. Jess then turns attention to James as he is putting the finishing touches to their latest mecha in time for the awards ceremony. The trio sneer and cackle as they imagine stealing all of the Pokémon at the Pokémon League. Back at Bewear's den, Bewear and Stufful exit the hot spring for another snack break. However, the Oranguru robot starts to malfunction.
Kukui, acting as the referee, announces the round rules - a three-on-three match. Delia has Mimey record the match on a camcorder. Gladion makes his first selection, his Silvally and Ash calls out Melmetal. Ash informs Melmetal that the winner will be the one who strikes first, so his Pokémon takes the initiative and rushes forward. Seeing Melmetal's confidence, Ash orders a Double Iron Bash. Melmetal flexes its muscles, and spins around to attack, and strikes Silvally on the second attempt. Ash calls for another Double Iron Bash, though Silvally combats the attack with an Air Slash and leaps to the side to avoid another hit. Melmetal spins yet again, so Gladion orders a Crush Claw. However, Ash calls for a Flash Cannon, which batters Silvally to the ground.
Gladion opts for another strategy by having Silvally moves in a zig-zag pattern to confuse Melmetal. The technique works as planned and Silvally manages to land a Crush Claw, leaving Melmetal reeling from the strike. Gladion then equips Silvally with a Fighting Memory, transforming it into a Fighting type. As Silvally approaches with a Multi-Attack, Melmetal responds with Flash Cannon. However, Melmetal's attack misses its mark, and it is knocked about by Silvally's attack. Melmetal regains its balance and attempts another Double Iron Bash. Silvally keeps its distance and lands an Air Slash on its opponent. Melmetal endures the hit and sends Silvally backwards with a second strike. Ash orders a Flash Cannon, and Melmetal follows through despite its visible exhaustion. Silvally lands its Multi-Attack first, while Melmetal's attacks suffers a delay before collapsing in defeat.
Ash recalls Melmetal before sending Pikachu onto the field. Pikachu rushes forward, though Silvally simply tilts its head to the side evade the Quick Attack. Ash orders a follow up Iron Tail, but Silvally catches the attack with its Crush Claw. Gladion calls for an Air Slash, which Pikachu narrowly escapes and enters into a Quick Attack to get away from his opponent. Silvally corners him, so Pikachu tries an Electroweb which fails. Pikachu launches another Electroweb and rushes towards it, using the added momentum to land a direct Iron Tail on Silvally. The surprising rebound knocks Silvally out of the match.
For his second Pokémon, Gladion sends out Lycanroc. Ash braces Pikachu for its Counter, but is shocked when it uses Night Daze, a move Lycanroc cannot learn. Lycanroc rushes forward to attack and slashes through Pikachu's Electroweb with a Shadow Claw. However, the web only proved to be a distraction as Pikachu unleashes a Thunderbolt on Lycanroc. The attack reveals Lycanroc was only an Illusion as Mohn's Zoroark is fully revealed to everyone. Gladion calls upon his father's strength to guide him as he orders Zoroark to charge forward for another attack as the finals match continues.
Major events
- Professor Oak, Delia, and Mimey arrive at Manalo Stadium to watch Ash's battle in the Manalo Conference finals.
- The wild Meltan arrive at Manalo Stadium and reunite with Ash's Meltan.
- The wild Meltan combine with Ash's Meltan, causing it to evolve into Melmetal and learn Double Iron Bash.
- Ash begins his battle with Gladion in the finals.
- For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.
Debuts
Pokémon debuts
Characters
Humans
- Ash
- Lana
- Kiawe
- Lillie
- Sophocles
- Mallow
- Jessie
- James
- Delia
- Professor Oak
- Professor Kukui
- Professor Burnet
- Gladion
- Lusamine
- Wicke
- Faba
- Hala
- Olivia
- Nanu
- Hapu
- Mohn (flashback)
- Hau (flashback)
- Guzma (flashback)
- Crowd
Pokémon
Who's That Pokémon?: Melmetal (Japan)
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
- Rotom (Rotom Pokédex)
- Rowlet (Ash's)
- Lycanroc (Ash's; Dusk Form)
- Torracat (Ash's)
- Meltan (Ash's; evolves)
- Melmetal (Ash's; newly evolved; debut)
- Primarina (Lana's)
- Eevee (Lana's; Sandy)
- Charizard (Kiawe's; Ride Pokémon)
- Turtonator (Kiawe's)
- Marowak (Kiawe's; Alolan)
- Vulpix (Lillie's; Alolan; Snowy)
- Togedemaru (Sophocles's)
- Vikavolt (Sophocles's)
- Tsareena (Mallow's)
- Mareanie (James's; flashback)
- Mr. Mime (Delia's; Mimey)
- Umbreon (Gladion's)
- Lycanroc (Gladion's; Midnight Form)
- Silvally (Gladion's)
- Zoroark (Gladion's)
- Hypno (Faba's; flashback)
- Decidueye (Hau's; flashback)
- Golisopod (Guzma's; flashback)
- Psyduck (Trainer's)
- Bewear (anime)
- Stufful (anime)
- Meltan (anime; multiple; evolve)
- Shaymin (anime)
Trivia
- Poké Problem: One of Ash's Pokémon will evolve in today's episode. Which one is it?
- As of this episode, all of the Pokémon introduced in Generation VII have made an appearance in the main series.
- This is the first time since the Silver Conference, 17 years and 808 episodes ago, that Delia and Professor Oak have come to see Ash battle in a League Conference in person.
- This marks the first time in the anime where a newly-discovered move is being seen given a name.
- This is the first episode to show multiple VS screens during a single battle.
- Unlike the games, Gladion's Zoroark's Illusion did not replicate Lycanroc's Ultra Ball.
- This marks the first time Ash has used a Pokémon other than Rockruff or Lycanroc to battle Gladion.
- The ending animation is updated to include Ash's Melmetal.
- Caster narrates the preview for the next episode.
Errors
Dub edits
In other languages
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- Episodes storyboarded by Noriaki Saito
- Episodes directed by Junya Koshiba
- Episodes animated by Makoto Shinjō
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