Ep. 44: Ash struggles to wake from a dream about Solgaleo and Lunala before meeting a mysterious star-like creature.
Aired on October 5, 2017

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Ash finds it difficult to wake up after a strange dream featuring the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala. While heading to school, Tapu Koko diverts his path to reveal a small, cloud-like Pokémon that Rotom cannot identify. Lillie gives the creature the nickname Nebby, prompting Ash to recall his dream promise to protect it. This event draws the attention of Lusamine, head of the Aether Foundation, who arrives with colleagues to study and care for the unknown entity. However, Ash remains determined to keep his promise, leaving Nebby’s true identity a mystery for the time being.
Episodes
- Ep. 40 · Lana and friends help Ida find Mystic Water while battling Team Rocket and Dhelmise
- Ep. 41 · Sophocles and Charjabug race in a special mini-car event with Ash and Kiawe's help.
- Ep. 42 · Ash and friends visit Kanto for a school project comparing regional Pokémon differences.
- Ep. 43 · Ash and Kiawe face Misty and Brock in intense Mega-Evolution Gym Battles
- Ep. 44 · Ash struggles to wake from a dream about Solgaleo and Lunala before meeting a mysterious star-like creature.
- Ep. 45 · The class vanishes during clay sculpting, reappearing at locations Nebby teleported them to via their thoughts.
- Ep. 46 · Heroes Vaccinate Ditto at Aether Paradise While Team Rocket Investigates Faba's Lab
- Ep. 47 · Ash battles Gladion after Nebby teleports them following a Lycanroc bath incident
- Ep. 48 · Sleepover mishaps lead Lillie to encounter a mysterious creature that frightens her.