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'''Fiery Surprises!''' (Japanese: '''決着！ガオガエンVSニャヒート！！''' ''Conclusion! {{tt|Gaogaen|Incineroar}} VS {{tt|Nyaheat|Torracat}}!!'') is the 143rd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,082nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 13, 2019 and in the United States on February 15, 2020.
'''Fiery Surprises!''' (Japanese: '''決着！ガオガエンVSニャヒート！！''' ''Conclusion! {{tt|Gaogaen|Incineroar}} VS {{tt|Nyaheat|Torracat}}!!'') is the 143rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,082nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 13, 2019 and in the United States on February 15, 2020.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>The exhibition match between Ash and Professor Kukui continues, and both competitors are down to their final three Pokémon. The action begins with Ash’s Naganadel facing off against Professor Kukui’s Lucario. These two powerful Pokémon seem to be evenly matched, leading to an intense battle. But of course, only one can win! The real excitement begins, however, when Ash’s Torracat steps back into the arena to take on Professor Kukui’s Incineroar. These two fiery Pokémon have been waiting for another chance to battle each other, so you know the action is gonna be heated! Then, near the end of the match, Ash is faced with a surprise that will change the course of the battle.</i>
<i>With three Pokémon left on each side during the Alola Pokémon League’s exhibition match, Ash’s Naganadel is up against Professor Kukui’s Lucario. A strategic Dragon Pulse lands another win for Ash—and the first-ever battle victory for Naganadel!
 
Then, it’s Torracat’s rematch with Incineroar. The flames burn hotter than ever, and when the smoke clears, Torracat is on top! Triumphant, it suddenly evolves and becomes an Incineroar itself! But all the excitement leaves it too exhausted to continue.
 
Just as Professor Kukui is about to send out his final Pokémon, Tapu Koko appears—and decides that it wants to battle Ash instead! Just how will Ash approach this history-making matchup?</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and {{an|Professor Kukui}} continues as {{p|Lucario}} foils {{AP|Naganadel}}'s {{m|X-Scissor}} with {{m|Close Combat}}. Naganadel retaliates with a {{m|Sludge Bomb}} onslaught, but this fails to affect Lucario since it is immune to {{type|Poison}} attacks. Lucario uses {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, which Naganadel swiftly dodges. It reappears behind Lucario to land a surprise {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Lucario manages to brace itself and emerges unscathed. Lucario then goes in for another Close Combat, but the shoe is on the other foot this time; Naganadel foils Lucario’s attack with X-Scissor. Kukui has Lucario use {{m|Extreme Speed}}, dodging Naganadel's X-Scissors before coming in from above and hurtling its opponent onto the ground. As the dust settles, Naganadel gets up, and both it and Lucario are commanded by their Trainers to use Dragon Pulse, resulting in a massive explosion. Naganadel then charges in, and Lucario prepares to use Close Combat, as Ash commands Naganadel to use another X-Scissor. While Lucario holds back Naganadel's main stinger, Naganadel aims its other two stingers at it and lets out a powerful Dragon Pulse, launching Lucario back. Lucario tries to recover, but it succumbs to its damage and falls in defeat. Naganadel is thrilled with its battle debut victory, spinning around in celebration. Professor Kukui recalls Lucario and commends Ash for using [[SM142|his earlier strategy]] to defeat {{AP|Melmetal}} against him. Ash then recalls Naganadel.
The [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and {{an|Professor Kukui}} continues as {{p|Lucario}} foils {{AP|Naganadel}}'s {{m|X-Scissor}} with {{m|Close Combat}}. Naganadel retaliates with {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but this fails to affect Lucario due to its [[Type#Type effectiveness|immunity]] to {{type|Poison}} attacks. Lucario uses {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, which Naganadel dodges. It reappears behind Lucario to land a surprise {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Lucario manages to brace itself and emerges unscathed. Lucario then goes in for another Close Combat, but the shoe is on the other foot this time; Naganadel foils Lucario's attack with X-Scissor. Kukui has Lucario use {{m|Extreme Speed}}, dodging Naganadel's X-Scissor attacks before coming in from above and hurtling its opponent onto the ground. As the dust settles, Naganadel gets up, and both it and Lucario are commanded by their Trainers to use Dragon Pulse, resulting in a massive explosion. Naganadel then charges in, and Lucario prepares to use Close Combat, as Ash commands Naganadel to use another X-Scissor. While Lucario holds back Naganadel's main stinger, Naganadel aims its other two stingers at it and lets out a powerful Dragon Pulse, launching Lucario back. Lucario tries to recover, but it succumbs to its [[damage]] and [[Fainting|falls in defeat]]. Naganadel is thrilled with its {{pkmn|battle}} debut victory, spinning around in celebration. Professor Kukui [[recall]]s Lucario and commends Ash for using [[SM142|his earlier strategy]] to defeat {{AP|Melmetal}} against him. Ash then recalls Naganadel, congratulating it on winning its first proper battle.


The two opponents decide to resume their fiery clash, sending out {{AP|Torracat}} and {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. Torracat’s bell is still flaring from absorbing Incineroar's {{m|Blast Burn}} from their earlier clash. Both sides slowly prowl around one another, exchanging intense stares as they size each other up. The rivalry flares again as Torracat and Incineroar approach with {{m|Flame Charge}} and {{m|Darkest Lariat}} respectively. Torracat manages to knock Incineroar off balance, before rebounding to land a direct Flame Charge on it. Ash then orders Torracat to use {{m|Fire Fang}}, but Incineroar's Throat Chop overpowers it.
The two opponents decide to resume their fiery clash, sending out {{p|Torracat}} and {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. Torracat's bell is still flaring from absorbing Incineroar's {{m|Blast Burn}} from their [[SM141|earlier clash]]. Both sides slowly prowl around one another, exchanging intense stares as they size each other up. The rivalry flares again as Torracat and Incineroar approach with {{m|Flame Charge}} and {{m|Darkest Lariat}} respectively. Torracat manages to knock Incineroar off balance, before rebounding to land a direct Flame Charge on it. Ash then orders Torracat to use {{m|Fire Fang}}, but Incineroar's Throat Chop overpowers it.


Kukui, anticipating increasingly heated clashes, has Incineroar use {{m|Bulk Up}}, raising both its power and endurance. It then blocks Torracat’s {{m|Fire Blast}} with its bare hands before crushing the flames with its brute strength. Torracat leaps into action with Flame Charge, first striking Incineroar in the chest before going for an attack from above, and then behind to knock Incineroar onto the ground. Following the triple hit, Torracat rushes in for a Fire Fang, only to grabbed by Incineroar. As Torracat attempts to paw at its opponent, Incineroar hits him with a Throat Chop. Torracat picks itself up and erupts into flames, and Incineroar does the same. Torracat then scores a direct hit with {{m|Revenge}}, knocking Incineroar to its knees.
Kukui, anticipating increasingly heated clashes, has Incineroar use {{m|Bulk Up}}, boosting both its power and endurance. It then blocks Torracat's {{m|Fire Blast}} with its bare hands before crushing the flames with its brute strength. Torracat leaps into action with Flame Charge, first striking Incineroar in the chest before going for an attack from above, and then behind to knock Incineroar onto the ground. Following the triple hit, Torracat rushes in for a Fire Fang, only to be grabbed by Incineroar. As Torracat attempts to paw at its opponent, Incineroar hits him with a Throat Chop. Torracat picks itself up and erupts into flames, and Incineroar does the same. Torracat then scores a direct hit with {{m|Revenge}}, knocking Incineroar to its knees.


The heat swells as Incineroar gets up causing both sides to glow with a vibrant red hue. Both Ash and Kukui equip their [[Z-Ring]]s with their [[Firium Z]]s, setting the battlefield alight with a double {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}. As the fireball continues to swirl, Torracat and Incineroar are ordered to rush inside. A massive explosion occurs as Incineroar's Throat Chop and Torracat's Revenge collide. Both sides remain standing, breathing heavily from their exhaustive efforts. Torracat wills itself to resist collapsing, though Incineroar is overwhelmed and collapses knocked out. Torracat commemorates the victory over its long-time rival with a mighty roar as it [[Evolution|evolves]] into an Incineroar, surprising everyone. Ash rushes to officially congratulate his newly-evolved Pokémon, only to notice Incineroar is frozen in position; it turns out that the evolution process used up the last of its energy, and it has now also fainted. [[Hala]] observes carefully before fatefully ruling Ash’s Incineroar out of the match as well.
The heat swells as Incineroar gets up, causing both sides to glow with a vibrant red hue. Both Ash and Kukui equip their [[Z-Ring]]s with their [[Firium Z]]s, setting the battlefield alight with a double {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}. As the fireball continues to swirl, Torracat and Incineroar are ordered to rush inside. A massive explosion occurs as Incineroar's Throat Chop and Torracat's Revenge collide. Both sides remain standing, breathing heavily from their exhaustive efforts. Torracat wills itself to resist collapsing, though Incineroar is overwhelmed and collapses, knocked out. Torracat commemorates the victory over its long-time rival with a mighty roar as it [[Evolution|evolves]] into an {{AP|Incineroar}}, surprising everyone. Ash rushes to officially congratulate his newly-evolved Pokémon, only to notice Incineroar is frozen in position; it turns out that the evolution process used up the last of its energy, and it has now also fainted. [[Hala]] observes carefully before fatefully ruling Ash's Incineroar out of the match as well.


Ash and Kukui each recall their Incineroar and Kukui congratulates Ash, but reminds him the battle isn't over yet as he still has one Pokémon left. As he prepares his {{i|Poké Ball}} to send out his final team member, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} suddenly arrives in [[Manalo Stadium]]. The guardian deity slaps away Kukui's Poké Ball, and Ash realizes it came here to battle them. Tapu Koko agrees, so Kukui allows for the surprising addition to let it be his final Pokémon against Ash. The crowd erupts into cheers as the already intense Full Battle becomes an unprecedented spectacle of power. Pikachu is prepared to take on his {{t|Electric}} rival, though Ash instead calls on Naganadel for assistance. As Naganadel prepares for battle, Tapu Koko's {{a|Electric Surge|Ability}} transforms the battlefield into an {{m|Electric Terrain}}.
Ash and Kukui each recall their Incineroar and Kukui congratulates Ash but reminds him the battle isn't over yet, as he still has one Pokémon left. As he prepares his {{i|Poké Ball}} to send out his final team member, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} suddenly arrives at [[Manalo Stadium]]. The guardian deity slaps away Kukui's Poké Ball, and Ash realizes it came here to battle them. Tapu Koko agrees, so Kukui allows for the surprising addition to let it be his final Pokémon against Ash. The crowd erupts into cheers as the already intense Full Battle becomes an unprecedented spectacle of power. Pikachu is prepared to take on his {{t|Electric}} rival, though Ash instead calls on Naganadel for assistance first. As Naganadel prepares for battle, Tapu Koko's {{a|Electric Surge|Ability}} transforms the battlefield into an {{m|Electric Terrain}}.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} continues his {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} with {{an|Professor Kukui}}.
* {{Ash}} continues his {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against {{an|Professor Kukui}}.
* [[Ash's Naganadel]] uses {{m|X-Scissor}} for the first time and is revealed to have learned {{m|Sludge Bomb}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.
* [[Ash's Naganadel]] uses {{m|X-Scissor}} for the first time and is revealed to have learned {{m|Sludge Bomb}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.
* Ash's {{p|Torracat}} evolves into {{AP|Incineroar}}.
* Ash's {{p|Torracat}} evolves into {{AP|Incineroar}}.
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* {{Delia}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
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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}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|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|Cyndaquil}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ([[Mallow's Shaymin|anime]])


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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** Answer: Naganadel wins
** Answer: Naganadel wins
* [[Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna Music Collection|Ash-Greninja Appears!]] is used as an insert song when {{Ash}} and {{an|Professor Kukui}} use {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} with {{p|Torracat}} and {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}, respectively.
* [[Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna Music Collection|Ash-Greninja Appears!]] is used as an insert song when {{Ash}} and {{an|Professor Kukui}} use {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} with {{p|Torracat}} and {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}, respectively.
* The [[Kalos]] [[Elite Four]] theme is used at the beginning of Torracat and Incineroar's battle.
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} that a Pokémon has [[Fainting|fainted]] just after its [[evolution]].
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} that a Pokémon has [[Fainting|fainted]] just after its [[evolution]].
* This marks the first time since ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', 1,007 episodes earlier, that one of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} has evolved during a [[Pokémon League]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
* This episode marks the first time that a {{type|Fire}} [[first partner Pokémon]] has fully-evolved under Ash's ownership since his {{p|Monferno}} fully-evolved into {{AP|Infernape}} in ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', 453 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time that Ash has defeated a {{p|Lucario}} in an official battle without losing a Pokémon against it.
* This is the only time one of Ash's Pokémon other than {{AP|Pikachu}} has used an {{type|Electric}} [[move]] while under his ownership.
* The [[Type: Wild|ending animation]] is updated to include [[Ash's Incineroar]].
* The [[Type: Wild|ending animation]] is updated to include [[Ash's Incineroar]].
* Professor Kukui, Ash, and [[Hala]] narrate the preview for the [[SM144|next episode]].
* Professor Kukui, Ash, and [[Hala]] narrate the preview for the [[SM144|next episode]].
* Ash and Professor Kukui read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.
* Ash and Professor Kukui read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English [[dub]].


===Dub Errors===
===Errors===
*When {{Ash}} and {{an|Professor Kukui}} called out {{m|Darkest Lariat}} and {{m|Flame Charge}} at the same time, Ash mistakenly said Night Charge.
* In the English dub, when Ash and Professor Kukui command Torracat and Incineroar to use {{m|Flame Charge}} and {{m|Darkest Lariat}}, respectively, Ash mistakenly calls out "Night Charge".
* When Incineroar grabs Torracat, Incineroar's left pupil is much smaller than normal.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting Inferno Overdrive's name are edited out in the English dub.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Fiery Surprises!
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SM143   EP1082
決着！ガオガエンVSニャヒート！！
Conclusion! Gaogaen VS Nyaheat!!
First broadcast
Japan October 13, 2019
United States February 15, 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 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation directors 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Fiery Surprises! (Japanese: 決着！ガオガエンVSニャヒート！！ Conclusion! Gaogaen VS Nyaheat!!) is the 143rd episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 1,082nd episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on October 13, 2019 and in the United States on February 15, 2020.

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Blurb

With three Pokémon left on each side during the Alola Pokémon League’s exhibition match, Ash’s Naganadel is up against Professor Kukui’s Lucario. A strategic Dragon Pulse lands another win for Ash—and the first-ever battle victory for Naganadel!

Then, it’s Torracat’s rematch with Incineroar. The flames burn hotter than ever, and when the smoke clears, Torracat is on top! Triumphant, it suddenly evolves and becomes an Incineroar itself! But all the excitement leaves it too exhausted to continue.

Just as Professor Kukui is about to send out his final Pokémon, Tapu Koko appears—and decides that it wants to battle Ash instead! Just how will Ash approach this history-making matchup?

Plot

The Full Battle between Ash and Professor Kukui continues as Lucario foils Naganadel's X-Scissor with Close Combat. Naganadel retaliates with Sludge Bomb, but this fails to affect Lucario due to its immunity to Poison-type attacks. Lucario uses Dragon Pulse, which Naganadel dodges. It reappears behind Lucario to land a surprise Thunderbolt, but Lucario manages to brace itself and emerges unscathed. Lucario then goes in for another Close Combat, but the shoe is on the other foot this time; Naganadel foils Lucario's attack with X-Scissor. Kukui has Lucario use Extreme Speed, dodging Naganadel's X-Scissor attacks before coming in from above and hurtling its opponent onto the ground. As the dust settles, Naganadel gets up, and both it and Lucario are commanded by their Trainers to use Dragon Pulse, resulting in a massive explosion. Naganadel then charges in, and Lucario prepares to use Close Combat, as Ash commands Naganadel to use another X-Scissor. While Lucario holds back Naganadel's main stinger, Naganadel aims its other two stingers at it and lets out a powerful Dragon Pulse, launching Lucario back. Lucario tries to recover, but it succumbs to its damage and falls in defeat. Naganadel is thrilled with its battle debut victory, spinning around in celebration. Professor Kukui recalls Lucario and commends Ash for using his earlier strategy to defeat Melmetal against him. Ash then recalls Naganadel, congratulating it on winning its first proper battle.

The two opponents decide to resume their fiery clash, sending out Torracat and Incineroar. Torracat's bell is still flaring from absorbing Incineroar's Blast Burn from their earlier clash. Both sides slowly prowl around one another, exchanging intense stares as they size each other up. The rivalry flares again as Torracat and Incineroar approach with Flame Charge and Darkest Lariat respectively. Torracat manages to knock Incineroar off balance, before rebounding to land a direct Flame Charge on it. Ash then orders Torracat to use Fire Fang, but Incineroar's Throat Chop overpowers it.

Kukui, anticipating increasingly heated clashes, has Incineroar use Bulk Up, boosting both its power and endurance. It then blocks Torracat's Fire Blast with its bare hands before crushing the flames with its brute strength. Torracat leaps into action with Flame Charge, first striking Incineroar in the chest before going for an attack from above, and then behind to knock Incineroar onto the ground. Following the triple hit, Torracat rushes in for a Fire Fang, only to be grabbed by Incineroar. As Torracat attempts to paw at its opponent, Incineroar hits him with a Throat Chop. Torracat picks itself up and erupts into flames, and Incineroar does the same. Torracat then scores a direct hit with Revenge, knocking Incineroar to its knees.

The heat swells as Incineroar gets up, causing both sides to glow with a vibrant red hue. Both Ash and Kukui equip their Z-Rings with their Firium Zs, setting the battlefield alight with a double Inferno Overdrive. As the fireball continues to swirl, Torracat and Incineroar are ordered to rush inside. A massive explosion occurs as Incineroar's Throat Chop and Torracat's Revenge collide. Both sides remain standing, breathing heavily from their exhaustive efforts. Torracat wills itself to resist collapsing, though Incineroar is overwhelmed and collapses, knocked out. Torracat commemorates the victory over its long-time rival with a mighty roar as it evolves into an Incineroar, surprising everyone. Ash rushes to officially congratulate his newly-evolved Pokémon, only to notice Incineroar is frozen in position; it turns out that the evolution process used up the last of its energy, and it has now also fainted. Hala observes carefully before fatefully ruling Ash's Incineroar out of the match as well.

Ash and Kukui each recall their Incineroar and Kukui congratulates Ash but reminds him the battle isn't over yet, as he still has one Pokémon left. As he prepares his Poké Ball to send out his final team member, Tapu Koko suddenly arrives at Manalo Stadium. The guardian deity slaps away Kukui's Poké Ball, and Ash realizes it came here to battle them. Tapu Koko agrees, so Kukui allows for the surprising addition to let it be his final Pokémon against Ash. The crowd erupts into cheers as the already intense Full Battle becomes an unprecedented spectacle of power. Pikachu is prepared to take on his Electric rival, though Ash instead calls on Naganadel for assistance first. As Naganadel prepares for battle, Tapu Koko's Ability transforms the battlefield into an Electric Terrain.

Major events

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?: Lucario

Trivia

Errors

  • In the English dub, when Ash and Professor Kukui command Torracat and Incineroar to use Flame Charge and Darkest Lariat, respectively, Ash mistakenly calls out "Night Charge".
  • When Incineroar grabs Torracat, Incineroar's left pupil is much smaller than normal.

Dub edits

  • The Japanese texts depicting Inferno Overdrive's name are edited out in the English dub.

In other languages



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