Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends facts for kids

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends international logo.
Country of origin	Japan
No. of episodes	54
Release
Original network	TV Tokyo
Original release	October 21, 2018 (2018-10-21) – November 3, 2019 (2019-11-03)

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends is the twenty-second season of the Pokémon animated series. It's the final part of the Pokémon: Sun & Moon story. This season first aired in Japan from October 21, 2018, to November 3, 2019, on TV Tokyo. In the United States, it was shown on Disney XD from March 23, 2019, to March 7, 2020. This was the last Pokémon season to air on regular TV in the US, as future seasons moved to online streaming like Netflix.

The Japanese opening song for this season is "Your Adventure" by Taiiku Okazaki. The ending songs are "Notebook of the Heart" and "Type: Wild." For the English version, the opening song is "The Challenge of Life," sung by Dani Marcus and the Sad Truth.

Ash's Alola Adventures

This season follows the exciting final adventures of Ash Ketchum and his friends at the Pokémon School in the sunny Alola region. They continue to learn about Pokémon, battle, and protect the region as the Ultra Guardians.

New Friends and Familiar Faces

Early in the season, a playful Eevee joins the group and becomes Lana's partner, nicknamed "Sandy." This Eevee has a unique hairstyle! Later, a new Steel-type Pokémon called Meltan appears and becomes friends with Ash's Rowlet. Meltan eventually evolves into the powerful Melmetal.

Ash's old friends, Brock and Misty, also visit Alola. They explore the region, meet new Pokémon, and even help Ash and his friends deal with Team Rocket.

Ultra Guardians Missions

As Ultra Guardians, Ash and his classmates continue their important job of protecting Alola from mysterious creatures called Ultra Beasts. They face several challenges:

• They encounter Guzzlord, a huge and powerful Ultra Beast, in a ruined parallel world. Ash and Pikachu team up with a trainer named Dia and his Zeraora to send it back.
• They deal with Pheromosa, an Ultra Beast that steals Z-Crystals, which are special items used in battles.
• They also meet Kartana, another Ultra Beast that can slice through objects with incredible sharpness. They have to stop it from causing trouble and even prevent a meteor from hitting the Pokémon School!

The Alola Pokémon League

A big event this season is the very first Pokémon League held in Alola. Professor Kukui announces this exciting tournament, and everyone, including Ash and his friends, gets ready to compete.

Road to the Finals

The Alola League starts with a huge "Battle Royal" where 151 trainers fight at once. Only the top 16 move on. Ash, his classmates (Lana, Mallow, Kiawe, Sophocles, Lillie), and rivals like Gladion and Guzma all make it to the next rounds.

The battles are intense:

• Mallow and Lana have a friendly but fierce battle against each other.
• Jessie and James from Team Rocket also battle, showing their rivalry.
• Ash has tough matches, including a rematch against Hau and his Decidueye.
• Ash also faces Guzma, the leader of Team Skull, who is known for being undefeated. Their battle is very challenging for Ash.

Ash Becomes Champion

In the semi-finals, Gladion defeats Kiawe in a close battle. Ash then defeats Guzma, proving that even the "undefeated" can be beaten. This sets up the final match: Ash vs. Gladion!

The final battle is a 3-on-3 match. Ash's new Melmetal makes its debut, and Gladion uses his powerful Silvally and Lycanroc. In a thrilling showdown, Ash's Lycanroc faces Gladion's Lycanroc. After an epic clash of Z-Moves, Ash and his Pokémon win, making Ash the very first Alola League Champion!

Exhibition Match and Goodbyes

Right after the League, more Guzzlord appear, threatening Manalo Stadium. Everyone, including the Island Kahunas, the Island Guardian Pokémon, and even Team Rocket, works together to send them back.

Then, a big surprise is revealed: The Masked Royal, a famous wrestler, is actually Professor Kukui! To celebrate Ash's victory, Professor Kukui challenges Ash to a special 6-on-6 exhibition battle. It's a teacher vs. student match, and it's incredibly exciting. Ash's Pokémon, including Torracat (who evolves into Incineroar during the fight!), Naganadel, and Pikachu, face off against Kukui's strong team. Even Tapu Koko, an Island Guardian, joins the battle! Ash wins this final, amazing battle.

As the season ends, Ash and his friends think about their future dreams. Sophocles wants to be an astronaut, Lana wants to explore the oceans, Mallow wants to improve her family's restaurant, and Kiawe hopes to become an Island Kahuna. Lillie and Gladion decide to search for their missing father. Ash decides it's time to leave Alola and continue his journey to become a Pokémon Master. Everyone says their goodbyes, ready for new adventures.

Home Media releases

Viz Media and Warner Home Video released the first 18 episodes of this series on a 2-disc set in the United States on September 8, 2020.