Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon
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1 / 2- 9EP 9
Ash seeks Hala's help to solve a Rattata infestation on Melemele Island
Jan 5, 2017Ash meets Hala, the Kahuna of Melemele Island and creator of his Z-Ring, for his first Island Trial Challenge. Hala tasks him with resolving a Rattata and Raticate infestation without using combat. Following advice from his friends, Ash attempts to recruit local Yungoos and Gumshoos to handle the situation. To secure their cooperation, he must defeat their leader, the Totem Pokémon Gumshoos, in battle. Throughout this encounter, Tapu Koko observes the events secretly. This trial requires Ash to find a non-violent solution while proving his strength against the powerful Totem Pokémon to gain the support of the local wildlife.
- 10EP 10
Ash faces Hala for his first Alolan Island Grand Trial using the Totem Gumshoos Z-Crystal.
Jan 12, 2017Ash challenges Hala to secure his first Island Grand Trial victory in Alola, utilizing the Z-Crystal acquired from the Totem Gumshoos. Following the conclusion of the battle, Hala presents Ash with a Fightinium Z as a reward. However, Tapu Koko intervenes in the proceedings and swaps the prize, replacing the Fightinium Z with an Electrium Z. This unexpected substitution alters the outcome of Ash's reward, marking a significant moment in his journey as he navigates the unique customs and trials of the Alola region while interacting with its guardian deities.
- 11EP 11filler
Young Kiawe Had a Farm!
Jan 19, 2017Ash and Pikachu travel to Akala Island alongside Kiawe, who introduces them to his family’s dairy farm. While the group prepares to transport a special delivery, members of Team Skull intervene and disrupt their plans. The encounter highlights the interference of the criminal organization as Ash and Kiawe attempt to complete their task on the island.
- 12EP 12
Kukui's Beach Lesson Turns Chaotic When Mareanie Joins Team Rocket
Jan 26, 2017Professor Kukui leads Ash and his classmates to the beach for an educational session. After encountering several Mareanie, the group divides to observe local Pokémon. Ash, Pikachu, and Rotom-Dex search for specimens but encounter Team Rocket, who are under pressure from their boss to capture new Pokémon in the Alola region. The situation escalates when a Mareanie decides to assist Team Rocket, specifically targeting James, causing significant trouble for Ash and his companions during their field study.
- 13EP 13
Ash enters the Pancake Race against Nina while Team Rocket schemes for free pancakes.
Feb 2, 2017Mallow invites Ash to join the Pokémon Pancake Race, where he faces Nina, the former champion with an Alolan Raichu. Team Rocket attempts to steal the grand prize of a year’s supply of free pancakes by deploying Mimikyu and a mechanical Bewear operated by Meowth and Wobbuffet. Mimikyu is disqualified for attacking Pikachu, which also eliminates Bounsweet and Popplio. The mechanical Bewear subsequently self-destructs, leading to Team Rocket’s capture by the real Bewear. With Pikachu and Raichu distracted, the Principal’s Komala secures victory at the last moment, while Pikachu and Raichu tie for second place. The episode concludes at the Pokémon School as Lillie’s egg begins to hatch.
- 14EP 14
Lillie's Alolan Vulpix Hatches and Faces Team Rocket in a New Bond
Feb 9, 2017Lillie's egg named Snowy hatches into an Alolan Vulpix, while the principal's egg becomes a normal Vulpix. The fire-type plays with Pikachu, Togedemaru, and Popplio, but Snowy remains aloof until it voluntarily enters Lillie's Pokéball. Lillie takes Snowy for a private walk, secretly followed by Mallow and Ash. Team Rocket intercepts the pair, overwhelming Lillie's Powder Snow attacks. Ash and Mallow intervene to rescue them. This encounter allows Lillie to finally touch a Pokémon, specifically Snowy, marking a significant personal milestone in her journey.
- 15EP 15
Rockruff trains at a secret site to overcome its fear and defeat Magmar
Feb 23, 2017Ash and Professor Kukui observe that Kukui’s Rockruff vanishes nightly, returning injured. They track the Pokémon to a hidden training ground where it battles other creatures. Ash chooses to assist Rockruff in its regimen, helping it master the Rock Throw move. During a subsequent encounter, Rockruff successfully defeats a Magmar that had previously bested it. Impressed by this progress and the bond formed, Professor Kukui decides to transfer custody of Rockruff to Ash, entrusting the young trainer with its care and future development.
- 16EP 16filler
Popplio and Rowlet drift into Team Rocket's base after a training accident.
Mar 2, 2017During beach training, Lana's Popplio and Ash's Rowlet become trapped in a balloon that is swept away by strong winds. Rowlet bursts the balloon, causing both Pokémon to crash into Team Rocket's secret base. Meowth and Mareanie pursue them until Litten intervenes to rescue them. While Ash, Lana, and Mallow search for the missing pair, Litten leads them to its hiding spot with an old Stoutland. Stoutland requests Litten's assistance in locating their trainers, but the group faces the added danger of Team Rocket actively hunting them down.
- 17EP 17
Rotom and Pikachu investigate the disappearance of Ash's Electrium Z-crystal
Mar 9, 2017Ash's Electrium Z-crystal goes missing, prompting Rotom to launch an investigation. A devoted fan of an Alolan detective TV show, Rotom enlists Pikachu as his assistant to locate the item. During this process, Rotom acquires a new video camera function. Meanwhile, Ash and his classmates are anxious to conceal the loss from Kiawe. As the only other Z-ring wearer, Kiawe is feared to react with anger if he discovers the truth. The group works diligently to keep the secret hidden while Rotom and Pikachu pursue clues to recover the stolen crystal.
- 18EP 18
Mallow seeks rare Yellow Nectar for stew while Ash helps and Team Rocket interferes
Mar 16, 2017Mallow invites classmates to her restaurant to sample her Alolan stew, but using Pikachu’s electricity for cooking causes issues. She realizes she lacks the rare Yellow Nectar, prompting Ash and Pikachu to assist in gathering it. They attempt to use an Oricorio to locate the ingredient, but finding one proves difficult. During this time, Ash’s Rowlet develops affection for Mallow’s Bounsweet, which is not returned. Team Rocket appears again, intending to steal the nectar rather than Pikachu. Their interference triggers Bounsweet to evolve into Steenee, which unleashes a powerful slap attack against the intruders.
- 19EP 19
Ash prepares for a rematch against Tapu Koko with help from Sophocles' scientific methods.
Mar 23, 2017Ash starts training to face Tapu Koko in a potential rematch. Sophocles assists by applying scientific techniques to the practice sessions, which produce unexpected outcomes. These surprising results catch the attention of Tapu Koko, who becomes interested in their progress. Consequently, Tapu Koko issues a challenge to Ash and Pikachu. The confrontation takes place with the entire Pokémon school watching the event unfold. The episode focuses on the preparation methods and the subsequent public challenge issued by the guardian deity.
- 20EP 20
Ash and Pikachu kayak to Treasure Island and rescue a trapped Wimpod with help from local Pokémon.
Apr 6, 2017Following a shopkeeper's suggestion, Ash and Pikachu travel by kayak to Treasure Island, encountering various wild Pokémon. They observe Crabrawler chasing Cutiefly into a meadow of friendly bug Pokémon and interact with Alolan Exeggutor. Their outing is interrupted by a school of Wimpod attempting to steal their food. As they prepare to leave, they discover a Wimpod trapped in a blocked cave. Using assistance from an Exeggutor they met earlier, Ash and Pikachu free the trapped Pokémon, which then rejoins its group. Before departing, they encounter the Island Guardian Tapu Lele, who heals the bruises on Ash's hands.
- 21EP 21
Ash and Pikachu encounter Litten and the aging Stoutland, leading to a poignant farewell and a new bond.
Apr 6, 2017Ash and Pikachu meet Litten again, but its companion, the elderly Stoutland, is failing. They take Stoutland to the Pokémon Center, where Nurse Joy confirms the dog is simply old and cannot be cured. The pair escapes back to their riverside home, where Stoutland dies overnight. Litten is devastated and rejects comfort until it accepts the loss. Ash then asks Litten to join his team. Litten challenges Pikachu to a battle to test Ash. The fight ends in a draw, prompting Litten to agree to become Ash’s Pokémon. Meanwhile, Team Rocket’s Meowth, who has been secretly observing the events, appears satisfied with the result.
- 22EP 22
Ash and Litten are swallowed by Palossand after a shovel incident
Apr 13, 2017Ash struggles to help Litten master Fire Fang while training. Rockruff’s Rock Throw accidentally knocks a shovel off Sandygast’s head, angering the Ghost-type. Ash tries to replace the shovel with his Rotom-Dex, but this provokes Sandygast further. The enraged Sandygast evolves into Palossand and swallows both Ash and Litten. Palossand’s energy drain affects Litten and Rotom-Dex as well. With Ash and his partners trapped and weakened, the rest of Ash’s classmates must step in to rescue them from the powerful evolved Pokémon. The group faces a difficult challenge to save their friends from the sand castle’s grasp.
- 23EP 23filler
Ash and classmates meet DJ Leo and his quarreling Alolan Dugtrio while Team Rocket attempts a theft.
Apr 20, 2017Ash and his classmates eagerly anticipate the arrival of DJ Leo, a well-known local musician and an old acquaintance of Professor Kukui. Leo performs alongside his Alolan Dugtrio, who are soon joined by an enthusiastic Alolan Diglett. However, the performance turns chaotic as the three heads of the Dugtrio begin arguing over who deserves the spotlight, threatening to divide the group. Taking advantage of this discord, Team Rocket intervenes with the intention of stealing the Dugtrio from the scene.
- 24EP 24
Delia and Mimey visit Pokémon School while Ash prepares a report before Team Skull attacks.
Apr 27, 2017Pokémon School announces a special Visitors Day, prompting Ash's mother Delia and Mimey to arrive. Delia quickly endears herself to everyone, particularly Ash's Alolan Pokémon like Litten. Meanwhile, Ash struggles to prepare a report he must present to his classmates, visitors, and his mother. The event is interrupted when Team Skull grunts arrive on Tauros and cause chaos. Ash, Delia, and Ash's Pokémon team up to drive the intruders away and restore order to the festivities.
- 25EP 25
Team Rocket and Team Skull compete for a Z-crystal in a Raticate-infested rock
May 4, 2017After witnessing Ash and Kiawe perform Z-moves, Team Rocket seeks Z-crystals and encounters Team Skull. Both groups discover a Darkinium Z-crystal lodged in a large rock that serves as the lair for a Raticate and Rattata infestation. The two gangs engage in a competition to claim the crystal. Team Rocket wins the contest but realizes that possessing the Z-crystal is distinct from understanding how to utilize its power effectively.
- 26EP 26
Sophocles faces leaving his school and friends while hiding his sadness before a farewell party.
May 11, 2017Sophocles and his family are relocating, which means he must depart from his Pokémon school and all his companions. Although he attempts to conceal this news from his classmates, they notice that both he and Togedemaru are deeply distressed. Ash and his friends collaborate to organize a farewell party intended to lift Sophocles' spirits. However, the situation becomes complicated when Sophocles realizes he has made an error, making it extremely difficult for him to confess the truth to his friends.
- 27EP 27
Ash and Gladion prepare for a clash between their Lycanroc and Rockruff amidst Team Rocket interference.
May 18, 2017Gladion, a trainer in black with a fiery-eyed Lycanroc and Z-ring, arrives on Melemele Island. Ash desires a battle but is stunned when Lillie reveals Gladion is her brother. Initially cold and refusing the challenge, Gladion agrees after learning Ash received his Z-ring from Tapu Koko and fought the Island Guardian. That night, Umbreon delivers a note confirming the match between Ash’s Rockruff and Gladion’s Lycanroc. Team Rocket, having witnessed Gladion defeat Team Skull grunts, intervenes and captures Pikachu and Lycanroc. Consequently, Ash and Gladion must cooperate to rescue their Pokémon from the villains.
- 28EP 28filler
Ash and Team Rocket Compete in a High-Stakes Pokémon Baseball Match
May 25, 2017Pokémon Base, a popular sport in the Alolan Islands featuring human and Pokémon players, draws Ash and his friends as avid fans. Professor Kukui, Principal Oak, and star player Olu'olu judge a match between Ash’s team and Kiawe’s group. After Team Rocket’s Meowth is hit by Lana’s home run, Jessie, who admires Olu'olu, challenges the students to a game for his autograph. The contest features Ash, Pikachu, Rockruff, Kiawe, Olu'olu, and his Snorlax against James, Mareanie, Jessie, Wobbuffet, Mimikkyu, and Meowth.
- 29EP 29filler
Ash and friends face a mysterious energy-draining Morelull during their forest camping trip.
Jun 8, 2017Ash and his classmates embark on a camping trip in the forest, but the outing begins poorly when Lana frightens the group with a ghost story about a traveler whose energy was drained while asleep. Unbeknownst to them, a mysterious Pokémon is watching their every move. One by one, the group members, excluding Lillie, are attacked and knocked out as their energy is siphoned away. The culprit is revealed to be a hungry Morelull. Ash eventually discovers a method to provide the Morelull with all the energy it requires, leading the group to understand the reason behind the Pokémon's intense need for sustenance.
- 30EP 30
Students Swap Pokémon Partners for Weekend Care Duties
Jun 15, 2017Students exchange Pokémon for weekend care. Lillie hosts Pikachu at her mansion, using Ash’s methods to overcome her fear of closeness. At Lana’s home, Turtonator struggles with her twin sisters. Mallow faces issues with Togedemaru while working at her family restaurant. Sophocles finds Steenee unsuitable for experiments but useful as a night-time comfort. Kiawe tasks Popplio with helping his sister Mimo on their dairy farm, where the water Pokémon proves helpful with the Tauros. Meanwhile, Snowy initially ignores Ash but eventually warms up to him after being included in his training sessions.
- 31EP 31
Olivia arrives to stop a fight and the class travels to Akala Island
Jun 22, 2017Olivia, the Akala Island Kahuna, and her Lycanroc arrive at the school to halt a conflict between Kiawe's Charizard and a Tauros. She successfully charms the class Pokémon, including Litten. The students and Professor Kukui then journey to Akala Island for practical training under her guidance. During the trip, they observe various Sea Pokémon. Ash and Pikachu swim with Olivia and discover a Wailmer stuck in a rock crevice while being attacked by a hostile Bruxish. The group must simultaneously rescue the trapped Wailmer and defend against the aggressive Bruxish.
- 32EP 32
Olivia’s Akala Island Lesson Features Diverse Stoutland Reactions and Treasure Hunt Results
Jun 29, 2017During a practical lesson on Akala Island, Olivia assigns the group to hunt for treasures while riding Stoutland. Each Pokémon reacts uniquely to its rider: Ash’s is enthusiastic, Lana’s is resistant, and Lillie struggles to approach hers. In the first round, Ash collects three gemstones, Mallow discovers giant mushrooms, and Kiawe uncovers a large fossil, while Lana and Sophocles find nothing. In the second round, Lana’s Stoutland repels a hostile Pokémon, Ash fails to catch an Alolan Geodude, Mallow finds a giant fruit, Kiawe locates another fossil, and Sophocles uses technology to find a meteorite fragment. Lana wins by finding a metal lump for a Z-ring. Finally, Lillie applies lessons from Snowy and Pikachu to successfully get close to her Stoutland.
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- How many episodes does Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon have?
- Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon has 146 episodes.
- When did Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon come out?
- Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon came out in 2016.
- Which studio made Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon?
- Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon was produced by OLM.
- Who directed Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon?
- Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon was directed by Daiki Tomiyasu.
- Is Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon finished?
- Current status of Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon: Finished.