Pokemon Sun And Moon -dub- Episode 146 -

Hardcore fans often debate whether to watch the original Japanese (sub) or the English dub. Here is how Pokemon Sun and Moon -Dub- Episode 146 stacks up against its Japanese counterpart (Episode 141 in the Japanese counting):

Verdict: For pure emotion, the sub wins. For nostalgia (and if you grew up with the 4Kids/Warner Bros era), the dub is superior due to its musical callbacks.

One of the reasons fans specifically search for the Pokemon Sun and Moon -Dub- Episode 146 is to hear the distinct English voice cast. The dub, produced by DuArt Film & Video (under the direction of Lisa Ortiz), delivers some of its best work in this emotional installment. Pokemon Sun and Moon -Dub- Episode 146

Trivia: The English dub of this episode restores several background tracks from the Diamond & Pearl soundtrack that were replaced in the original Japanese broadcast, making it a unique treat for long-time dub watchers.

While the big battles come in episodes 144 and 145, episode 146 is where the consequences live. Unlike previous leagues (Indigo, Johto, Sinnoh), Ash actually wins the Alola League. Consequently, episode 146 deals with the question: What do you do after you reach the top?

The episode handles this maturely. Ash doesn’t gloat; instead, he realizes that winning the league didn't solve the world’s problems. When Team Rocket (in their comedic break of the episode) tries to steal Pikachu, Ash stops them not with bravado, but with a quiet confidence that surprises even Jessie and James. Hardcore fans often debate whether to watch the

Furthermore, the episode sets up the final four episodes of the Sun & Moon series by having everyone promise to meet again at Kukui and Burnet’s house. This framing device makes the eventual finale feel earned rather than rushed.

After finally being able to touch Pokémon again thanks to her Z-Ring and the memories of Nebby, Lillie decides that her journey is just beginning. In this episode, she officially asks Ash and the others to help her train for a new goal: traveling to the Ultra Ruin to find a way to bring her father home. This moment is crucial because it shows Lillie shifting from a damsel-in-distress archetype to a proactive trainer.

The episode picks up following the crisis of the previous installment, where Ash and his friends, along with the Ultra Guardians, were facing a threat from a mysterious, dark Poipole leading a swarm of others of its kind. The dark Poipole had been corrupted by the Blinding One (Necrozma) and was causing chaos. Trivia: The English dub of this episode restores

Ash’s Poipole, which had previously left Ash to return to its home world (Ultra Megalopolis) earlier in the season, returns to help. However, the corrupted Poipole is aggressive. In a desperate bid to stop the conflict and protect its friends—Ash, Pikachu, and its fellow Poipole—Ash’s Poipole fights with everything it has.

During the heat of the battle, Poipole's desire to protect its friends triggers a massive surge of energy. In a dazzling display of light, Poipole evolves into Naganadel, the "Poison Pin" Pokémon. Now in its fully evolved Stinger form, Naganadel possesses the power and speed to match the corrupted Poipole. With Ash’s guidance, Naganadel is able to quell the rage of the other Poipole and restore peace to the Ultra Megalopolis.

With the crisis averted, Ash faces the difficult reality of the situation. While Naganadel is his partner, its place is now leading the swarm of Poipole in its home dimension. In a tearful farewell sequence, Ash officially releases Naganadel, entrusting it with the safety of its world. The episode ends on a bittersweet note, solidifying the bond between Trainer and Ultra Beast while closing the chapter on Ash’s Ultra Guardian adventures.