The Island Kahunas, Ultra Guardians, and even Team Rocket (using a Bewear robot) work together to evacuate the audience and fight off the Ultra Beasts. Significant Battles & Moves Double Z-Move: Ash and Professor Kukui perform a synchronized Gigavolt Havoc
The episode shifts the narrative from tournament competition to collaborative survival, setting up the highly anticipated exhibition match between Ash and Professor Kukui. Key Narrative Events
, which is known as the "Drawn Sword Pokémon" and is composed of thin, paper-like blades that are incredibly sharp.
The real highlight, however, is the confrontation with the third Guzzlord. In a desperate moment, a third Ultra Wormhole opens, and a familiar friend returns: , the Ultra Beast Ash befriended and released earlier in the series, has evolved into the powerful Naganadel and comes back to help its former trainer.
Kukui proves exactly why he is the architect of the Alola League. Recognizing Torracat's building momentum, he strategically switches Incineroar out for Braviary, altering the battlefield dynamics. Ash adapts by sending in Lycanroc (Dusk Form). The clash between Lycanroc and Braviary offers stunning aerial and ground choreography, utilizing the multi-layered environment of the Manalo Stadium. 3. High-Octane Animation and Visual Style
Episode 140 is officially the 1,079th episode of the Pokémon anime and the 140th episode of the "Sun & Moon" series. The episode aired in Japan on , on TV Tokyo, and later in the United States on January 25, 2020 on Disney XD. It was also released in German on March 29, 2020.
To truly appreciate Episode 140, one must look at what preceded it. In Episode 139, Ash Ketchum did the unthinkable: he defeated Gladion to become the first-ever Champion of the Alola region. It was a monumental catharsis for fans who had watched Ash fall short in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos.
The dark, towering Guzzlord (known as "Akuziking" in Japan) immediately begins attacking, its signature massive jaws consuming parts of the venue in a chaotic frenzy. The heroes, including Ash, the Island Kahunas, the Masked Royal, and the other league participants, spring into action to defend Alola and subdue the rampaging creature. Just when it seems the situation cannot get any more dire, emerge from two other Ultra Wormholes. This trio of Ultra Beasts—one standard and two alternate-colored Shiny forms —scatters the heroes, forcing them to confront multiple fronts simultaneously.
