The Pokémon Sun and Moon anime series represents one of the most radical departures in the franchise's history. By trading the traditional gym challenge for the island trials and adopting a slice-of-life art style, it divided fans initially. However, by the time the series reached its editorial peak in the Alola League arc, it delivered some of the most emotionally resonant and visually spectacular battles in Pokémon history.
Perhaps the most humorous and highly anticipated moment of the episode is the reveal of the . Throughout the series, the Masked Royal has been a celebrated luchador-style wrestler, adored by all, including Samson Oak.
With his brand-new, freshly forged Z-Ring, Ash takes center stage. This moment serves as the grand unveiling of his ability to perform double Z-Moves—a feat that highlights his immense growth as a Trainer. Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 140
The episode’s climax features a double Z-Move performed by Ash’s Pikachu and Naganadel alongside the Masked Royal's Pokémon. The combined force of the Z-Moves is enough to blast the Guzzlord back through the Ultra Wormhole, effectively ending the invasion.
Synopsis
: With Naganadel’s return, Ash officially has a full party of six Pokémon for his final Alolan challenges: Pikachu, Rowlet, Lycanroc (Dusk Form), Torracat, Melmetal, and Naganadel.
: Team Rocket, alongside Bewear, actually helps defend the Alola region from the Ultra Beast threat instead of their usual villainous antics. The Pokémon Sun and Moon anime series represents
This isn’t a simple “see you later.” The episode understands that Greninja has a higher calling. Zygarde (Squishy and Z2) appears to explain that the Tree of Life is weakening, and only Greninja’s presence can keep the Kalos ecosystem balanced.
: Ash and his friends, along with the Island Kahunas and the Masked Royal, team up to defend Alola. Ash guides the Kahunas to target Guzzlord's weak spot on its head. Naganadel's Return Perhaps the most humorous and highly anticipated moment