Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends Episode 140 "Z-Move Showdown!" in English or "Akuziking Attacks! The Decisive Z-Move Battle!!"
: Ash’s former partner, Poipole, makes a surprise return, having evolved into The Climax : The episode features a record-breaking 13 Z-Moves
Pokémon Sun & Moon Episode 140, titled "Z-Move Showdown! Akuziking Attacks!" (Japanese: Akuziking Attacks! The Decisive Z-Move Battle!!), is a pivotal turning point in the Ultra Legends series. Airing on September 22, 2019, it serves as the bridge between the conclusion of the Alola League and the highly anticipated exhibition match between Ash and Professor Kukui. The Ultra Beast Invasion Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 140
If you cried during Bye Bye Butterfree, keep tissues handy. This one hits differently because it’s not about failure. It’s about purpose.
Whether you dropped the Sun & Moon series because of its “childish” art style or you’ve been a loyal viewer, Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 140 is essential viewing. It pays off a 22-year-old narrative thread with sincerity, stunning animation, and emotional weight that rivals the best of Naruto or One Piece. Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends Episode
Key Characters: Look for images featuring Ash's Naganadel, Guzzlord, or the Masked Royal . Alternative: Episode Summary (The "Paper" Plot)
Title: A Bittersweet Goodbye: Reviewing Pokémon Sun & Moon Episode 140 – “Farewell, Satoshi Gekkouga!” The Decisive Z-Move Battle
The episode begins during the award ceremony following Ash's victory in the Alola League. The celebration is interrupted when several Guzzlord (an Ultra Beast) emerge from Ultra Wormholes to attack the Manalo Stadium.
2. The Art Direction Studio OLM pulled out all the stops. The Ultra Aura bleeding into the sky is rendered in watercolor. The Tapu deities glow with a refractive, glass-like texture that was rarely used in earlier Sun & Moon episodes. The scene where all four Z-Crystals orbit Ash before fusing into the Alola All-Star Z-Crystal is a visual masterpiece.