Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 140

Episode Title (Dub): "Z-Move Showdown!" Episode Title (Sub): "Z-Move Showdown! The Battle of the Alola Region!" Season: Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends Original Air Date: August 4, 2019 (Japan) / January 11, 2020 (English Dub)

The episode takes place on Poni Island, the final and most rugged of the Alola region's islands. Ash, accompanied by his classmates, is visiting the Tapu Guardians to pay his respects. However, the peace is shattered when Tapu Fini engages in a fierce battle with Tapu Koko. The intensity of their clash threatens the safety of the islanders and our heroes.

Meanwhile, Hala, the Kahuna of Melemele Island, arrives on Poni Island with a specific purpose: to forge a new Z-Ring for Ash. In the previous episodes, Ash’s original Z-Ring was damaged, rendering him unable to use Z-Moves—a critical handicap as the Alola League looms. Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 140

When the dust settles, both Lycanroc are barely standing. No Z-Moves remain. No tricks. Just pure willpower.

Ash shouts: “Lycanroc, use Bite!” Gladion counters: “Dodge and use Throat Chop!” Episode Title (Dub): "Z-Move Showdown

They collide in slow motion. Both Pokémon land their hits simultaneously. For a terrifying five seconds, neither moves. Then, Gladion’s Midnight Lycanroc kneels, faints, and reverts to its Poké Ball.

Ash Ketchum has won the Alola Pokémon League. However, the peace is shattered when Tapu Fini

Let’s address the elephant in the room. For over 20 years, Ash had reached the finals of multiple leagues (Indigo, Johto, Sinnoh, Kalos) only to lose. Pokémon Sun & Moon Episode 140 is revolutionary because Ash finally wins a regional Pokémon League conference.

This episode isn’t just about a trophy. It’s about validation. The series spent 139 episodes building Ash as a mentor, a student, and a friend. Unlike the Kalos League, where a deus ex machina (the Charizard vs. Greninja fire-type disadvantage) robbed him, the Alola League victory feels earned.

Key differences in this win: