146 | Pokemon Sun And Moon -dub- Episode

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"Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!" stands as one of the most satisfying conclusions in anime history. It balanced the bittersweet nature of goodbyes with an overwhelming sense of optimism for the future. For Ash Ketchum, it wasn't just the end of a school year—it was the launching pad for the final arc of his decades-long quest to become a Pokémon Master. Pokemon Sun and Moon -Dub- Episode 146

: Remains at Aether Paradise to assist Lusamine with her research. Expand on the or Lillie subplots for more depth

The episode serves as a heartfelt farewell to the Alola region, marking the end of the three-season arc. After being crowned the first-ever Alola League Champion, Ash decides it is time to return to Pallet Town to start a new journey with a fresh perspective. However, he isn't the only one moving on: It balanced the bittersweet nature of goodbyes with

The emotional climax of the English dub features Team Rocket (Jessie, James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet). Ordered by Giovanni to return to the Kanto headquarters, they are forced to leave their beloved Alolan Pokémon—Mimikyu, Mareanie, Stufful, and Bewear—behind. In a touching twist, the overprotective Bewear, who spent the entire series aggressively capturing Team Rocket to save them from blasting off, gives them a warm, tearful embrace goodbye instead of stopping their departure.