SM086

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SM086   EP1025 ココにきめた！ポケモン湯けむりパラダイス！！ I Choose Here! Pokémon Hot Spring Paradise!!

First broadcast Japan August 16, 2018 United States

English themes Opening Ending

Japanese themes Opening 未来コネクション Ending ブレス* ジャリボーイ・ジャリガール

Credits Animation Team Kato Screenplay 宮田由佳 Yuka Miyata Storyboard でんさおり Saori Den Assistant director でんさおり Saori Den Animation directors 香月麻衣子 Maiko Katsuki 山崎玲愛 Rei Yamazaki No additional credits are available at this time.

Screenshots on Filb.de Preview thread on BMGf Closed Original review thread on BMGf

(Japanese: ココにきめた！ポケモン湯けむりパラダイス！！ I Choose Here! Pokémon Hot Spring Paradise!!) is the 86th episode of the Sun & Moon series, and the 1,025th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on August 16, 2018.

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Plot

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At the ferry port on Melemele Island, Ash, his classmates, and their Ultra Guardians Ride Pokémon board a ship headed for Pokémon Paradise Resort. On the ship, Sophocles explains to Ash that Pokémon Paradise Resort is a spa for Pokémon located on Akala Island, with hot springs, a pool, a restaurant, and other sorts of facilities, which makes it a popular spot that attracts customers from all over the world. Lillie states that their Ride Pokémon must be exhausted from all the Ultra Guardians mission and that they should all get plenty of rest. Mallow states that it was nice of Lusamine to get reservations for all of them and notices Oranguru on the ship. As Mallow expresses her surprise, an attendant reveals that Oranguru is a regular customer.

The kids arrive at Pokémon Paradise Resort where after Oranguru checks in, they check in under the Ultra Guardians and are asked which area they would like to visit first. The attendant explains that the facility is divided into multiple areas, two of them being the Care Area, where Trainers can have their Pokémon treated; and the Play Area, where they can have fun. Ash immediately says that he wants to go to the Play Area, but Mallow reminds him that they need to have their Ride Pokémon treated. Upon seeing Pikachu, Poipole, and Togedemaru eagerly looking at the water slide, the kids send all their Pokémon to have fun at the Play Area, but Rotom is more interested in the Care Area and decides to accompany the kids and their Ride Pokémon. The group is then lead to the counseling room to decide which course would be the best for each Ride Pokémon: Charizard is recommended the Fatigue Recovery Course, Metang is recommended the Joint Care Course, Dragonair and Altaria are recommended the Moisturizing Course, and finally, Flygon and Garchomp are recommended the Stress Course.

As the kids go to change clothes, it's revealed that Team Rocket are working at the resort and they see this as a chance to steal Pikachu and all the Ride Pokémon. Mareanie attempts to latch onto James again, but she is stopped so that their cover doesn't get blown. Meanwhile, the kids' Pokémon arrive at the Play Area, where it's filled with Trainer and their Pokémon enjoying the pool, volleyball field, and food stands. Most of the kids' Pokémon run off to play in the water, but Torracat and Turtonator seem averted to that idea. Then, they see Tsareena relaxing on a lounge chair and decides to join her. The kids arrive at the hot springs; Ash dives into one and encourages the other to hurry in. Then, Flygon jumps in, causing a huge splash. Mallow is annoyed about Flygon copying Ash as the latter apologizes. Suddenly, Garchomp gets determined and also jumps in, causing another huge splash. Lillie sighs and suggests to Altaria that they enter slowly, however, Altaria has a different idea in mind and forces Lillie along as it jumps in. Lillie emerges from the water with a pouty face and tells the viewers not to try this at home.

Later, the rest of the group enter the hot springs and enjoy themselves as Sophocles notices that Charizard in particular seems to enjoying itself. Kiawe explains that Charizard likes hot springs, and Rotom updates the data on Charizard with this new info. Mallow notes that there are a lot of Pokémon, which makes Ash wonder how their Pokémon are doing. Back with the Pokémon, they are still enjoying their time in the Play Area. Marowak and Pikachu try to get Torracat and Turtonator to try the water slide, but they are reluctant. Marowak tries to drag Turtonator over to the water slide, but then Jessie appears and tells Marowak to not force Turtonator as some Pokémon do not want to get wet. Then, James and Meowth arrives with a boat, claiming that they'll be able to have fun in the wave pool without getting wet. Team Rocket convince all the Pokémon to get in the boat and lock the doors, trapping them inside. Then, Team Rocket push the boat away somewhere. Meanwhile, the kids get out of the hot springs, with Ash saying the hot spring warmed him up. Lana and Lillie notice that Altaria's wings have shriveled up due to the hot spring and comment that it looks like a completely different Pokémon. Then, the kids split up to head to their recommended courses, with Kiawe and Charizard staying in the hot spring a little longer. Team Rocket spies on them and plans to get the Ride Pokémon too much relaxed so that they won't have the strength to fight back.

At the Moisturizing Course, Altaria and Dragonair are given a mud treatment. Lillie rubs some mud on Altaria, who in turn, rubs against Lillie, getting mud on her as well. Jessie comes by and explains that the mud is good for Trainers as well, encouraging Lillie to enjoy it with Altaria. Dragonair is nervous about the mud, but Jessie empties a mud bucket all over, Dragonair, much to Lana's surprise. Dragonair ends up liking the mud, and Lana applies more mud on Dragonair. At the Joint Care Course, Sophocles and Metang are given flower crowns and the attendants tell Sophocles to use some aroma oil on Metang. Sophocles begins applying the oil on Metang, but there's a part that he cannot reach, and then, he's given a brush by Wobbuffet and Mareanie, allowing him to reach the part he couldn't as Wobbuffet rubs some oil on Mareanie, making her happy. At the Stress Course, Flygon and Garchomp are given the chance to swim as much as they'd like. Flygon gets excited and jumps into the water, doing fast butterfly strokes. Garchomp becomes determined and he jumps into the water as well, swimming fast after Flygon. Ash and Mallow realizes that Garchomp and Flygon are rivals as Meowth comes by with cheering items and encourage them to cheer for their Pokémon. Ash, Mallow, and Meowth all cheer for Garchomp and Flygon as the two continue to race. At the Fatigue Recovery Course, Kiawe tries to give Charizard a massage, but doesn't know where to press. Then, James comes by and presses on the correct spot, claiming to have massaged 10,000 Pokémon before and helps Kiawe massage Charizard, much to its enjoyment.

After the massage, James rejoins his teammates and prepare to execute the next stage of their plan. Meanwhile, the kids have regrouped and they talk about the benefits that the treatments did for their Ride Pokémon. Sophocles asks where they should go next and Lana votes for the flower bath. The kids begin heading over there, but then, Team Rocket calls for them, claiming that they are hosting an exclusive Pokémon health appliance event. The kids are interested, and Team Rocket gets them away from their Ride Pokémon before Jessie fires a net at them. Team Rocket remove their disguises and recite their motto. Then, James turns the net gun on the Ride Pokémon, believing that they're all worn out, but he is proven wrong when Garchomp uses his speed to knock the net gun out of James's hand. Team Rocket realizes that the treatments had the opposite of what they were hoping for and ops to flee, deciding to steal the Ride Pokémon another time.

Team Rocket get into their balloon and fly off, with a cage holding the kids' Pokémon. The kids see their captive Pokémon as Team Rocket brags that they're not leaving empty-handed. Ash asks the Ride Pokémon to save Pikachu and the others. The Ride Pokémon comply and fly after Team Rocket. James has Mareanie use Sludge Bomb, but Metang blocks the attack with its oiled skin. Garchomp and Flygon break open the cage, causing the Pokémon to fall, but they are safely caught by the Ride Pokémon. Team Rocket sees that their plan failed and attempts to get away, but the kids refuse to let Team Rocket get away unscathed and have their Ride Pokémon use Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Ice Beam, and Flash Cannon on Team Rocket's balloon, making it explode. Team Rocket are sent flying, but then, Bewear comes out of a water slide, grabs Team Rocket, and takes them away. The kids all reunite with their Pokémon and goes to enjoy the flower bath together.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket and Bewear are at a hot spring. Jessie attempts to get out, but Bewear stops her, Meowth translates that they have to count to 100 first. Giving in, Team Rocket begins counting to 100. Not far away, Oranguru is also enjoying the hot springs.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.

Characters

Humans

• Ash
• Lana
• Kiawe
• Lillie
• Sophocles
• Mallow
• Jessie
• James
• Reception staff
• Train attendant
• Trainers

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?: Garchomp (Japan)

• Pikachu (Ash's)
• Meowth (Team Rocket)
• Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
• Rotom (Rotom Pokédex)
• Rowlet (Ash's)
• Lycanroc (Ash's; Dusk Form)
• Torracat (Ash's)
• Poipole (Ash's)
• Popplio (Lana's)
• Charizard (Kiawe's; Ride Pokémon)
• Turtonator (Kiawe's)
• Marowak (Kiawe's; Alola Form)
• Vulpix (Lillie's; Alola Form; Snowy)
• Togedemaru (Sophocles's)
• Charjabug (Sophocles's)
• Tsareena (Mallow's)
• Mareanie (James's)
• Psyduck (Trainers'; ×2)
• Bonsly (Trainer's)
• Riolu (Trainers'; ×2)
• Gulpin (Trainer's)
• Grubbin (Trainer's)
• Pichu (Trainer's)
• Rockruff (Trainers'; ×2)
• Ribombee (Trainer's)
• Pyukumuku (Trainer's)
• Yungoos (Trainer's)
• Pikipek (Trainer's)
• Trapinch (Trainer's)
• Oricorio (Trainer's; Pom-Pom Style)
• Poliwhirl (Trainers'; ×2)
• Munchlax (Trainers'; ×2)
• Staryu (Trainer's)
• Tentacool (Trainers'; ×2)
• Pancham (Trainers'; ×3)
• Umbreon (Trainer's)
• Gible (Trainer's)
• Slowpoke (Trainers'; ×2)
• Salandit (Trainer's)
• Bagon (Trainer's)
• Metapod (Trainer's)
• Shellder (Trainers'; ×2)
• Raichu (Trainer's; Alola Form)
• Oshawott (Trainer's; ×2)
• Golduck (Trainer's)
• Garchomp (Ride Pokémon)
• Metang (Ride Pokémon)
• Flygon (Ride Pokémon)
• Dragonair (Ride Pokémon)
• Altaria (Ride Pokémon)
• Bewear (anime)
• Oranguru (anime)
• Wingull (×4)
• Poliwag
• Staryu
• Shellder
• Slowpoke
• Cubone
• Growlithe

Trivia

• Poké Problem: Which one sees my Ride Pokémon Flygon as a rival in today's episode?
  • Host: Mallow
  • Choices: Altaria, Garchomp, Dragonair, Metang
  • Answer: Garchomp
• Poipole, Ash, and Rotom narrate the preview for the next episode.
• After her Ride Altaria forces her to quickly jump into the hot spring, Lillie breaks the the fourth wall by telling the children watching to not try it at home.

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