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==Plot==
==Plot==
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{{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 a Shadow Claw as he descends towards the field. Gladion sees an opening, so he 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.
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After [[recall]]ing their respective Pokémon, they return to their places. The two sides glare at each other. Ash compliments Gladion for being in perfect sync Zoroark, while Gladion admits only Ash would be able to break through his Z-Move like that. The tense battle atmosphere breaks as 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 on that. 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}}, cancelling 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 Lycanroc 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 his sees Lycanroc readying another Counter. Gladion switch tactics and orders a new Stone Edge, though Ash’s Lycanroc flips to the attack with its remarkable reflexes. Ash orders his Lycanroc to charge ahead and continue attacking. It dodges an oncoming Stone Edge and prepares to lash its opponent with an Accelrock. Gladion orders another Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc jumps on top of the boulders and manages to hit Gladion's Lycanroc. Gladion is determined to stop Ash’s Lycanroc using the Stone Edge as a useful footing, though Ash’s dodges a set of Stone Edges and gets within range to attack. Gladion's Lycanroc grins as it uses Counter to deliver an uppercut to Ash's Lycanroc, who was unable to dodge because of its momentum. Ash’s Lycanroc hits the ground hard and soon returns to its feet in an act of defiance. Gladion admits that this match is particularly exciting, and Ash agrees.
 
As both Lycanroc continue to battle, they take heavy blows, but continue to fight on. Gladion orders his Lycanroc to boost its power with {{m|Swords Dance}} before lashing its opponent with {{m|Outrage}}. Ash’s Lycanroc uses Stone Edge, to which the Gladion’s Lycanroc simply smashes right through them during its Outrage. As Gladion's Lycanroc confronts Ash's Lycanroc, it stops abrupt to let out a howl as it succumbs to the aftereffects of Outrage - {{DL|Status condition|confusion}}. Ash orders Lycanroc advance with Bite, but Gladion's Lycanroc snaps out of its confusion after biting its own paw and 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. Ash's Lycanroc is visibly battered and barely manages to stand up.
 
Gladion calls for a Stone Edge, while Ash has his Lycanroc chomps through the obstacles. Gladion's Lycanroc repeats its attack, to which Ash's Lycanroc uses Accelerock to break through and charges at Gladion's Lycanroc, who immediately uses Counter. As it takes the blow, Ash has Lycanroc use its own Counter, which shocks Gladion. Ash's Lycanroc's eyes twitch: it back-flips and hits Gladion's Lycanroc with its horn, slamming it into the stadium wall. Ash's Lycanroc's eyes return to their normal green color, as it sees Gladion's Lycanroc having been defeated. Kukui is surprised for a moment, then nods as he declares Gladion's Lycanroc unable to battle and announces that the winner is Ash. The crowd erupts into cheers and [[Jīkyō]] announces that Ash is officially the first [[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.
 
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 [[photograph]] of the moment. Suddenly, [[Wicke]] detects an [[Ultra Wormhole]] signal directly over their very location, [[Manalo Stadium]]. Burnet, {{an|Lusamine}} and the others turn their attention to the sky as the Wormhole expands before a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} emerges. The [[Ultra Beast]] crashes into the stadium field below before letting out a large deafening [[cry]].


==Major events==
==Major events==
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[[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}} defeats Gladion, winning the [[Manalo Conference]] and becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Alola]].
* A {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|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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==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
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* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Lana}}
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/Masked Royal}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/Masked Royal}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
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* [[Wicke]]
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Jīkyō]]
* [[Ilima]]
* [[Ilima]]
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Mina]]
* [[Mina]]
* [[Jīkyō]]


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: <!--{{p|Pokémon}} ''(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|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}}; flashback)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}}; flashback)
* {{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}})
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* {{p|Lycanroc}} ([[Olivia]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ([[Olivia]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Guzzlord}} <!--({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Guzzlord|anime}})-->
* {{p|Guzzlord}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|anime}})


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* 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 time Ash beats Gladion in a {{pkmn|battle}}, as previously, either Ash has lost against Gladion or their battle was [[A Glaring Rivalry|interrupted]].
* This is the first time Ash beats Gladion in a {{pkmn|battle}}, as previously, either Ash has lost against Gladion or their battle was interrupted.
* 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 League.
* 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 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]].
** Coincidentally, both episodes are the only ones to involve Ash winning a League.
** 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 variant]]s of Pokémon and are 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.
* {{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]].


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Revision as of 15:35, 22 October 2019

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SM139   EP1078
誕生!アローラの覇者!!
Birth! The Alola Champion!!
First broadcast
Japan September 15, 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 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.

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

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Plot

Ash and Gladion begin 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 a Shadow Claw as he descends towards the field. Gladion sees an opening, so he 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 pursue Pikachu. With the dark hands seemingly inescapable, Ash orders Pikachu 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 respective Pokémon, they return to their places. The two sides glare at each other. Ash compliments Gladion for being in perfect sync Zoroark, while Gladion admits only Ash would be able to break through his Z-Move like that. The tense battle atmosphere breaks as 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 on that. With that, the two sides decide to settle an old score, both sending out their Lycanroc as their final Pokémon. Ash and Gladion both open with Stone Edge, cancelling each other’s efforts out. Ash orders his Lycanroc to use Accelerock which Gladion's Lycanroc intercepts with Counter before punching Ash's Lycanroc 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 his sees Lycanroc readying another Counter. Gladion switch tactics and orders a new Stone Edge, though Ash’s Lycanroc flips to the attack with its remarkable reflexes. Ash orders his Lycanroc to charge ahead and continue attacking. It dodges an oncoming Stone Edge and prepares to lash its opponent with an Accelrock. Gladion orders another Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc jumps on top of the boulders and manages to hit Gladion's Lycanroc. Gladion is determined to stop Ash’s Lycanroc using the Stone Edge as a useful footing, though Ash’s dodges a set of Stone Edges and gets within range to attack. Gladion's Lycanroc grins as it uses Counter to deliver an uppercut to Ash's Lycanroc, who was unable to dodge because of its momentum. Ash’s Lycanroc hits the ground hard and soon returns to its feet in an act of defiance. Gladion admits that this match is particularly exciting, and Ash agrees.

As both Lycanroc continue to battle, they take heavy blows, but continue to fight on. Gladion orders his Lycanroc to boost its power with Swords Dance before lashing its opponent with Outrage. Ash’s Lycanroc uses Stone Edge, to which the Gladion’s Lycanroc simply smashes right through them during its Outrage. As Gladion's Lycanroc confronts Ash's Lycanroc, it stops abrupt to let out a howl as it succumbs to the aftereffects of Outrage - confusion. Ash orders Lycanroc advance with Bite, but Gladion's Lycanroc snaps out of its confusion after biting its own paw and 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. Ash's Lycanroc is visibly battered and barely manages to stand up.

Gladion calls for a Stone Edge, while Ash has his Lycanroc chomps through the obstacles. Gladion's Lycanroc repeats its attack, to which Ash's Lycanroc uses Accelerock to break through and charges at Gladion's Lycanroc, who immediately uses Counter. As it takes the blow, Ash has Lycanroc use its own Counter, which shocks Gladion. Ash's Lycanroc's eyes twitch: it back-flips and hits Gladion's Lycanroc with its horn, slamming it into the stadium wall. Ash's Lycanroc's eyes return to their normal green color, as it sees Gladion's Lycanroc having been defeated. Kukui is surprised for a moment, then nods as he declares Gladion's Lycanroc unable to battle and announces that the winner is Ash. The crowd erupts into cheers and Jīkyō announces that Ash is officially the first 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 underground, Team Rocket 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 Oranguru robot is completely destroyed and shuts down, 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, and gives Ash his trophy and congratulates him on becoming Champion. Ash thanks the Masked Royal and adds that he is excited for tomorrow’s exhibition match. The crowd again claps for their new Champion, with Rotom taking a commemorative photograph of the moment. Suddenly, Wicke detects an Ultra Wormhole signal directly over their very location, Manalo Stadium. Burnet, Lusamine and the others turn their attention to the sky as the Wormhole expands before a Guzzlord emerges. The Ultra Beast crashes into the stadium field below before letting out a large deafening cry.

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?: Lycanroc (Dusk Form) (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

In other languages


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