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(Japanese: '''誕生！アローラの覇者！！''' ''Birth! The Alola Champion!!'') is the 139th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,078th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2019<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
'''Enter the Champion!''' (Japanese: '''誕生！アローラの覇者！！''' ''Birth! The Alola Champion!!'') is the 139th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,078th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2019, and in the United States on January 18, 2020.
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<i>As the Alola Pokémon League races toward the finish line, Gladion and Zoroark unleash the Z-Move Never-Ending Nightmare against Pikachu. But Pikachu stops in its tracks to meet the threat head-on with Breakneck Blitz: a strategy that’s pure Ash! The clash of Z-Moves leaves both Pokémon unable to battle, and Ash and Gladion both respond by sending out their Lycanroc for the final stretch of the match. The two Lycanroc battle to new levels of intensity, ending with a Counter-versus-Counter showdown—and a momentous, hard-earned win for Ash!
 
At long last, our hero is crowned the Champion of the first-ever Alola Pokémon League!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{an|Gladion}} begin their [[Manalo Conference]] finals battle. {{p|Zoroark}} uses {{m|Night Daze}}, but {{AP|Pikachu}} counters with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Gladion follows up with {{m|Shadow Claw}}, and Pikachu uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to block it. Zoroark then uses Shadow Claw, eventually striking its foe. Pikachu dusts himself off in time to leap upwards to evade another Night Daze, but Zoroark lashes him with Shadow Claw as he descends towards the field. Gladion sees an opening and activates his [[Z-Power Ring]] to have Zoroark unleash the {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}}. The [[Z-Move]] plunges the arena into darkness and a multitude of eerie hands pursue Pikachu. With the dark hands seemingly inescapable, Ash orders Pikachu to counter with a Z-Move of his own. Using {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, Pikachu rushes through the wall of hands and strikes Zoroark. Gladion's Z-Move still connects, resulting in a large explosion that knocks both Pokémon out, leaving Ash and Gladion with one Pokémon each remaining. After [[recall]]ing their Pokémon, they return to their places and glare at each other. Ash compliments Gladion for being in perfect sync with Zoroark, while Gladion admits only Ash would be able to break through his Z-Move like that. Just then, the two boys burst into laughter, taking the audience by surprise. Ash soon catches his breath and tells Gladion that this was their best battle yet, with Gladion agreeing.
{{Ash}} and {{an|Gladion}} continue their [[Manalo Conference]] finals {{pkmn|battle}}. {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}} uses {{m|Night Daze}}, but {{AP|Pikachu}} counters with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Gladion follows up with {{m|Shadow Claw}}, and Pikachu uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to block it. Zoroark then uses Shadow Claw, eventually striking its foe. Pikachu dusts himself off in time to leap upwards to evade another Night Daze, but Zoroark lashes him with Shadow Claw as he descends towards the field. Gladion sees an opening and activates his [[Z-Power Ring]] to have Zoroark unleash the {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}}. The [[Z-Move]] plunges the arena into darkness and a multitude of eerie hands emerge from the ground towards Pikachu. Ash tells Pikachu to try and outrun them with {{m|Quick Attack}}, but it becomes clear that there's too many hands to avoid. Realizing Pikachu can't escape Never-Ending Nightmare, Ash decides to counter with a Z-Move of his own. Using {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, Pikachu rushes through the wall of hands and strikes Zoroark. Gladion's Z-Move still connects, resulting in a large explosion that knocks both Pokémon out, leaving Ash and Gladion with one Pokémon each remaining. After [[recall]]ing their Pokémon, they return to their places and glare at each other. Ash compliments Gladion for being in perfect sync with Zoroark, while Gladion admits only Ash would be able to break through his Z-Move like that. Just then, the two boys burst into laughter, taking the audience by surprise. Ash soon catches his breath and tells Gladion that this was their best battle yet, with Gladion agreeing.


With that, the two sides decide to settle an old score, both sending out their {{p|Lycanroc}} as their final Pokémon. Ash and Gladion both open with {{m|Stone Edge}}, canceling each other's efforts out. Ash orders his {{AP|Lycanroc}} to use {{m|Accelerock}}, which [[Gladion's Lycanroc]] intercepts with {{m|Counter}} before punching Ash's away. Gladion then goes for another Stone Edge, which Ash's Lycanroc evades by running alongside the attack, then goes to use {{m|Bite}}. Ash orders his Lycanroc to stop as he sees it readying another Counter. Gladion switches tactics and orders a new Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc dodges it. Ash orders his Lycanroc to charge ahead and continue attacking. It dodges an oncoming Stone Edge and prepares to lash its opponent with an Accelerock. Gladion orders another Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc jumps on top of the boulders and manages to hit Gladion's. Gladion's Lycanroc grins as it uses Counter to deliver an uppercut to Ash's Lycanroc, who is unable to dodge because of its momentum.
With that, the two sides decide to settle an old score, both sending out their {{p|Lycanroc}} as their final Pokémon. Ash and Gladion both start off with {{m|Stone Edge}}, canceling each other's efforts out. Ash orders his {{AP|Lycanroc}} to use {{m|Accelerock}}, which [[Gladion's Lycanroc]] intercepts with {{m|Counter}} before punching Ash's away. Gladion then goes for another Stone Edge, which Ash's Lycanroc evades by running alongside the attack, then goes to use {{m|Bite}}. Ash orders his Lycanroc to stop as he sees it readying another Counter. Gladion switches tactics and orders a new Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc dodges it. Ash orders his Lycanroc to charge ahead and continue attacking. It dodges an oncoming Stone Edge and prepares to lash its opponent with an Accelerock. Gladion orders another Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc jumps on top of the boulders and manages to hit Gladion's. Gladion's Lycanroc grins as it uses Counter to deliver an uppercut to Ash's Lycanroc, who is unable to dodge because of its momentum.


As both Lycanroc take heavy blows but continue to fight on, Gladion orders his Lycanroc to boost its power with {{m|Swords Dance}}, then follow up with {{m|Outrage}}. Ash's Lycanroc uses Stone Edge, but Gladion's Lycanroc smashes right through it with its Outrage. As Gladion's Lycanroc confronts Ash's, it is suddenly overcome by the Outrage's after-effects of {{status|confusion}}. Ash orders Lycanroc to use Bite, but Gladion's Lycanroc snaps out of its confusion after biting on its own paw, and it lands a hit with Counter. Gladion admits that he developed the confusion-snapping strategy to avoid calamity during a heated battle, much to Ash's astonishment.
As both Lycanroc take heavy blows but continue to fight on, Gladion orders his Lycanroc to boost its power with {{m|Swords Dance}}, then follow up with {{m|Outrage}}. Ash's Lycanroc uses Stone Edge, but Gladion's Lycanroc smashes right through it with its Outrage. As Gladion's Lycanroc confronts Ash's, it is suddenly overcome by the Outrage's after-effects of {{status|confusion}}. Ash orders Lycanroc to use Bite, but Gladion's Lycanroc snaps out of its confusion after biting on its own paw, and it lands a hit with Counter. Gladion admits that he developed the confusion-snapping strategy to avoid calamity during a heated battle, much to Ash's astonishment.


Gladion calls for Stone Edge, while Ash has his Lycanroc chomp through the obstacles. Gladion's Lycanroc repeats its attack, prompting Ash's Lycanroc to use Accelerock to break through. It then charges at Gladion's Lycanroc, who immediately uses Counter. As it takes the blow, Ash has Lycanroc use its own Counter, which defeats Gladion's Lycanroc. Kukui declares Gladion's Lycanroc to be unable to battle and announces that the winner is Ash, making him the first official [[Alola League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. Ash is left speechless by the result, though Gladion affirms that Ash has indeed won the tournament and shakes his hand to congratulate him. Gladion suggests they battle again sometime, and Ash agrees to it.
Gladion calls for Stone Edge, while Ash has his Lycanroc chomp through the obstacles. Gladion's Lycanroc repeats its attack, prompting Ash's Lycanroc to use Accelerock to break through. It then charges at Gladion's Lycanroc, who immediately uses Counter. As it takes the blow, Ash has Lycanroc use its own Counter, which sends Gladion's Lycanroc to the stadium wall, defeating it in the process. Kukui declares Gladion's Lycanroc to be unable to battle and announces that the winner is Ash, making him the first official [[Alola League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. Ash is left speechless by the result, though Gladion affirms that Ash has indeed won the tournament and shakes his hand to congratulate him. Gladion suggests they battle again sometime, and Ash agrees to it.


Meanwhile underground, {{TRT}} are surprised to see that Ash has won the League. [[Jessie]] then asks James if their mech is finished; [[James]] puts on the final bolt and happily confirms that it is complete. The trio cheer as they prepare to plunder the League of every single Pokémon, etching their names into the history of [[Alola]]. Meanwhile at [[Bewear's den]], the {{p|Oranguru}} robot is completely destroyed and shuts down, while {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} and {{an|Bewear}} are nowhere to be seen.
Meanwhile, an underground {{TRT}} is surprised to see that Ash has won the League. [[Jessie]] then asks James if their mecha is finished; [[James]] puts on the final bolt and confirms it. The trio cheers as they prepare to plunder the League of every single Pokémon, etching their names into the history of [[Alola]]. Elsewhere, at [[Bewear's den]], the {{p|Oranguru}} robot is completely destroyed, while {{an|Stufful}} and {{an|Bewear}} are nowhere to be seen.


At night the awards ceremony takes place, with [[Professor Burnet]] disappointed that Kukui isn't there to see Ash’s big moment. The Masked Royal steps onto the stage, and gives Ash his trophy and congratulates him on becoming Champion. Ash thanks the Masked Royal and adds that he is excited for [[SM141|tomorrow’s exhibition match]]. The crowd again claps for their new Champion, with {{Rotom}} taking a commemorative [[photography|photograph]] of the moment. Suddenly, [[Wicke]] detects an [[Ultra Wormhole]] signal directly over [[Manalo Stadium]]. Burnet, {{an|Lusamine}} and the others turn their attention to the sky as the wormhole expands, before an [[Ultra Beast]] emerges from it. The creature crashes into the stadium field below and reveals itself to be a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, much to Ash's alarm.
At night, the awards ceremony takes place, with {{an|Professor Burnet}} disappointed that Kukui isn't there to see Ash's big moment. The Masked Royal steps onto the stage, gives Ash his trophy, and congratulates him on becoming Champion. Ash thanks him and adds that he is excited for [[SM141|tomorrow's exhibition match]]. Just then, [[Wicke]] detects an [[Ultra Wormhole]] signal directly over [[Manalo Stadium]]. The wormhole appears and expands, before an {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} emerges from it. The creature crashes into the stadium field below and reveals itself to be a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, much to Ash's alarm.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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[[File:Ash winning.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the championship trophy]]
[[File:Ash winning.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the championship trophy]]
* {{an|Gladion}} is revealed to have obtained a [[Ghostium Z]].
* {{an|Gladion}} is revealed to have obtained a [[Ghostium Z]].
* {{Ash}} defeats Gladion, winning the [[Manalo Conference]] and becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Alola]].
* {{Ash}} and Gladion's battle ends in Ash's victory, making him the winner of the [[Manalo Conference]] and the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Alola]].
* A {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} appears from an [[Ultra Wormhole]], interrupting the awards ceremony.
* A {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} appears from an [[Ultra Wormhole]], interrupting the awards ceremony.
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* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/Masked Royal}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/Masked Royal}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Wicke]]
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* {{an|Faba}}
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[File:WTP SM139.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: <!--{{p|Pokémon}} ''(US and international)'',--> {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}) ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Chansey}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}) ''(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}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Alolan form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
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* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}}; flashback)
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}}; flashback)
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s)
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{OP|Gladion|Zoroark}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ([[Olivia]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Olivia|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Dratini}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Politoed}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ([[Mallow's Shaymin|anime]])
* {{p|Guzzlord}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|anime}})
* {{p|Guzzlord}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|anime}})


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The last {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} standing in today's battle is...?''
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The last {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} standing in today's battle is...?''
** Host [[Professor Burnet]]
** Host {{an|Professor Burnet}}
** Choices: [[Gladion's Lycanroc]], {{p|Zoroark}}, [[Ash's Lycanroc]], {{AP|Pikachu}}
** Choices: [[Gladion's Lycanroc]], {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}}, [[Ash's Lycanroc]], {{AP|Pikachu}}
** Answer: Ash's Lycanroc
** Answer: Ash's Lycanroc
* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} on January 12, 2020, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}.
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include [[Ash's Melmetal]].
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include [[Ash's Melmetal]].
* [[Type: Wild]] is used as an insert song when {{Ash}} and {{an|Gladion}} reminisce about the history of the rivalry between their respective {{p|Lycanroc}}.
* [[Type: Wild]] is used as an insert song when {{Ash}} and {{an|Gladion}} reminisce about the history of the rivalry between their respective {{p|Lycanroc}}.
* This is the first and only time Ash beats Gladion in a {{pkmn|battle}}, as previously, either Ash has lost against Gladion or their battle was interrupted.
* This episode marks Ash's first victory against Gladion.
* This marks the first time that Ash has won a [[Pokémon League Conference]], as well as the first time he has won a game-original {{pkmn|League}}.
* This episode marks the first time that Ash has won a [[Pokémon League Conference]], as well as the first time he has won a game-original {{pkmn|League}}.
* This episode has a number of similarities to ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', the previous time Ash reached the finals of a League Conference:
** Ash's final Pokémon has a unique form.
** The setting takes place in a newly constructed stadium.
** His opponent is a recurring [[rival]] whom Ash had yet to defeat once.
** The awards ceremony is interrupted by a major Pokémon attack.
* This episode features the following flashbacks of Ash's Lycanroc and Gladion's Lycanroc:
* This episode features the following flashbacks of Ash's Lycanroc and Gladion's Lycanroc:
** Ash's {{p|Rockruff}} battling Gladion's Lycanroc in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.
** Ash's {{p|Rockruff}} battling Gladion's Lycanroc in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.
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** Ash's Lycanroc battling Gladion's Lycanroc in ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]''.
** Ash's Lycanroc battling Gladion's Lycanroc in ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]''.
* This episode first aired just under a week shy of the twentieth anniversary of Ash's [[EP112|first Pokémon League victory]].
* This episode first aired just under a week shy of the twentieth anniversary of Ash's [[EP112|first Pokémon League victory]].
** Also, Ash's League victories both take place in a setting that consists of a tropical archipelago featuring [[regional variant]]s of Pokémon and is overseen by a team of four primary Trainers that must be battled in the lead-up to the main competition. However, unlike the [[Orange League|Orange Crew]], the [[Island Kahuna]]s are not necessarily required to be battled in order to qualify for entry.
** Also, Ash's League victories both take place in a setting that consists of a tropical archipelago featuring [[regional form]]s of Pokémon and is overseen by a team of four primary Trainers that must be battled in the lead-up to the main competition. However, unlike the [[Orange League|Orange Crew]], the [[island kahuna]]s are not necessarily required to be battled in order to qualify for entry.
* During the Japanese [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment, a more serious theme, based on [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|There's Trouble!]], is used instead of the normal title card jingle.
* During the Japanese [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment, a more serious theme, based on [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|There's Trouble!]], is used instead of the normal title card jingle.
* {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} all narrate the preview for the [[SM140|next episode]].
* {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} all narrate the preview for the [[SM140|next episode]].
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the 1973 martial arts action film ''{{wp|Enter the Dragon}}''. This was also used for the title of [[EP112|a previous episode]]. Coincidentally, both episodes feature Ash winning a Pokémon League.
* Exactly a year after this episode aired, a celebration known as "[[National Ash Ketchum Day]]" began to annually celebrate the anniversary of Ash's first League Conference victory.
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of [[Ilima]], [[Acerola]], and [[Mina]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], {{m|Swords Dance}} (''Dança das Espadas'') is incorrectly referred to as ''Dança de Espadas''.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}} and {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}'s names are edited out in the dub.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_yue={{tt|誕生，阿羅拉的霸者|Birth, The Alola Champion}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|誕生！阿羅拉的霸者！！|Birth! The Alola Champion!!}}
|da={{tt|En Champion på banen!|A Champion on Board!}}
|nl={{tt|Hier is de kampioen!|Here is the champion!}}
|fi={{tt|Mestari selviää!|The Champion is decided!}}
|de={{tt|Ein neuer Champ!|A new champ!}}
|he={{tt|!האלוף מגיע|Enter the Champion!}}
|it={{tt|Ecco a voi il Campione!|Here is the Champion!}}
|ko={{tt|탄생! 알로라의 챔피언!!|Birth! Alola's Champion!!}}
|pl={{tt|Mamy mistrza!|We've got the Champion!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Eis o campeão!|Here is the champion!}}
|ru={{tt|Встречайте Чемпиона!|Meet the champion!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La llegada del Campeón!|The arrival of the Champion!}}
|tr={{tt|Şampiyonluk Yolunda!|On the way to Championship!}}
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Enter the Champion!
SM139.png
SM139   EP1078
誕生！アローラの覇者！！
Birth! The Alola Champion!!
First broadcast
Japan September 15, 2019
United States January 18, 2020
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 毛利和昭 Kazuaki Mōri
Assistant director 毛利和昭 Kazuaki Mōri
Animation director 山崎玲愛 Rei Yamazaki
No additional credits are available at this time.

Enter the Champion! (Japanese: 誕生！アローラの覇者！！ Birth! The Alola Champion!!) is the 139th episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 1,078th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2019, and in the United States on January 18, 2020.

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Blurb

As the Alola Pokémon League races toward the finish line, Gladion and Zoroark unleash the Z-Move Never-Ending Nightmare against Pikachu. But Pikachu stops in its tracks to meet the threat head-on with Breakneck Blitz: a strategy that’s pure Ash! The clash of Z-Moves leaves both Pokémon unable to battle, and Ash and Gladion both respond by sending out their Lycanroc for the final stretch of the match. The two Lycanroc battle to new levels of intensity, ending with a Counter-versus-Counter showdown—and a momentous, hard-earned win for Ash!

At long last, our hero is crowned the Champion of the first-ever Alola Pokémon League!

Plot

Ash and Gladion continue their Manalo Conference finals battle. Zoroark uses Night Daze, but Pikachu counters with Thunderbolt. Gladion follows up with Shadow Claw, and Pikachu uses Iron Tail to block it. Zoroark then uses Shadow Claw, eventually striking its foe. Pikachu dusts himself off in time to leap upwards to evade another Night Daze, but Zoroark lashes him with Shadow Claw as he descends towards the field. Gladion sees an opening and activates his Z-Power Ring to have Zoroark unleash the Never-Ending Nightmare. The Z-Move plunges the arena into darkness and a multitude of eerie hands emerge from the ground towards Pikachu. Ash tells Pikachu to try and outrun them with Quick Attack, but it becomes clear that there's too many hands to avoid. Realizing Pikachu can't escape Never-Ending Nightmare, Ash decides to counter with a Z-Move of his own. Using Breakneck Blitz, Pikachu rushes through the wall of hands and strikes Zoroark. Gladion's Z-Move still connects, resulting in a large explosion that knocks both Pokémon out, leaving Ash and Gladion with one Pokémon each remaining. After recalling their Pokémon, they return to their places and glare at each other. Ash compliments Gladion for being in perfect sync with Zoroark, while Gladion admits only Ash would be able to break through his Z-Move like that. Just then, the two boys burst into laughter, taking the audience by surprise. Ash soon catches his breath and tells Gladion that this was their best battle yet, with Gladion agreeing.

With that, the two sides decide to settle an old score, both sending out their Lycanroc as their final Pokémon. Ash and Gladion both start off with Stone Edge, canceling each other's efforts out. Ash orders his Lycanroc to use Accelerock, which Gladion's Lycanroc intercepts with Counter before punching Ash's away. Gladion then goes for another Stone Edge, which Ash's Lycanroc evades by running alongside the attack, then goes to use Bite. Ash orders his Lycanroc to stop as he sees it readying another Counter. Gladion switches tactics and orders a new Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc dodges it. Ash orders his Lycanroc to charge ahead and continue attacking. It dodges an oncoming Stone Edge and prepares to lash its opponent with an Accelerock. Gladion orders another Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc jumps on top of the boulders and manages to hit Gladion's. Gladion's Lycanroc grins as it uses Counter to deliver an uppercut to Ash's Lycanroc, who is unable to dodge because of its momentum.

As both Lycanroc take heavy blows but continue to fight on, Gladion orders his Lycanroc to boost its power with Swords Dance, then follow up with Outrage. Ash's Lycanroc uses Stone Edge, but Gladion's Lycanroc smashes right through it with its Outrage. As Gladion's Lycanroc confronts Ash's, it is suddenly overcome by the Outrage's after-effects of confusion. Ash orders Lycanroc to use Bite, but Gladion's Lycanroc snaps out of its confusion after biting on its own paw, and it lands a hit with Counter. Gladion admits that he developed the confusion-snapping strategy to avoid calamity during a heated battle, much to Ash's astonishment.

Gladion calls for Stone Edge, while Ash has his Lycanroc chomp through the obstacles. Gladion's Lycanroc repeats its attack, prompting Ash's Lycanroc to use Accelerock to break through. It then charges at Gladion's Lycanroc, who immediately uses Counter. As it takes the blow, Ash has Lycanroc use its own Counter, which sends Gladion's Lycanroc to the stadium wall, defeating it in the process. Kukui declares Gladion's Lycanroc to be unable to battle and announces that the winner is Ash, making him the first official Alola League Champion. Ash is left speechless by the result, though Gladion affirms that Ash has indeed won the tournament and shakes his hand to congratulate him. Gladion suggests they battle again sometime, and Ash agrees to it.

Meanwhile, an underground Team Rocket is surprised to see that Ash has won the League. Jessie then asks James if their mecha is finished; James puts on the final bolt and confirms it. The trio cheers as they prepare to plunder the League of every single Pokémon, etching their names into the history of Alola. Elsewhere, at Bewear's den, the Oranguru robot is completely destroyed, while Stufful and Bewear are nowhere to be seen.

At night, the awards ceremony takes place, with Professor Burnet disappointed that Kukui isn't there to see Ash's big moment. The Masked Royal steps onto the stage, gives Ash his trophy, and congratulates him on becoming Champion. Ash thanks him and adds that he is excited for tomorrow's exhibition match. Just then, Wicke detects an Ultra Wormhole signal directly over Manalo Stadium. The wormhole appears and expands, before an Ultra Beast emerges from it. The creature crashes into the stadium field below and reveals itself to be a Guzzlord, much to Ash's alarm.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Chansey (US and international), Lycanroc (Dusk Form) (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

In other languages



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