Ep. 78: Ash and the Ultra Guardians create a fireworks distraction to capture two Ultra Beasts
Aired on June 7, 2018

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Ash reunites with his Pokémon School classmates on Melemele Island to watch a fireworks display. A strange creature interrupts the show by exploding its own head to create more sparks. The following day, Lusamine tasks the Ultra Guardians with handling the situation. Upon investigating, the group encounters a second Ultra Beast, and the two creatures fight while scattering dangerous debris. To resolve the conflict, Ash proposes a new fireworks show. The Ultra Guardians coordinate their Pokémon's moves to produce a spectacular visual display. This performance successfully distracts the Ultra Beasts, allowing the team to safely capture both creatures without further harm.
Episodes
- Ep. 74 · Ash Arrives on Ula'ula Island for a Trial Against Kahuna Nanu
- Ep. 75 · Ash trains with Tapu Bulu to prepare for his rematch against Nanu
- Ep. 76 · Ash prepares for Nanu rematch as Mimikyu battles Team Rocket with new Z-Move
- Ep. 77 · Ash defeats Nanu's team with Lycanroc to win his third grand trial
- Ep. 78 · Ash and the Ultra Guardians create a fireworks distraction to capture two Ultra Beasts
- Ep. 79 · Students witness Minior shower at Hokulani Observatory as Poipole befriends one
- Ep. 80 · The heroes take a cave shortcut where Lillie defeats Tyranitar to earn an Icium Z from Sandshrew.
- Ep. 81 · Royal Mask and Royal Ash defeat the Revengers in a high-stakes Battle Royal
- Ep. 82 · Kukui assigns dance lesson while Team Rocket targets Mallow and Steenee's performance