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'''A Crowning Moment of Truth!''' (Japanese: '''炎のバトル！ガラガラあらわる！！''' ''Battle of Fire! {{tt|Garagara|Marowak}} Appears!!'') is the 34th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 973rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 20, 2017 and in the United States on October 7, 2017.
'''A Crowning Moment of Truth!''' (Japanese: '''炎のバトル！ガラガラあらわる！！''' ''Battle of Fire! {{tt|Garagara|Marowak}} Appears!!'') is the 34th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 973rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 20, 2017 and in the United States on October 7, 2017.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Our heroes attend the Wela Fire Festival, where Fire-type Pokémon line up to receive the Wela Crown—said to convey the power of Wela Volcano itself! Just as Ash’s Litten steps up, a feisty Alolan Marowak steals the crown from Kahuna Olivia and runs off. Kiawe pursues it, but Turtonator is no match for Alolan Marowak’s speed!
<i>Our heroes attend the Wela Fire Festival, where Fire-type Pokémon line up to receive the Wela Crown—said to convey the power of Wela Volcano itself! Just as Ash’s Litten steps up, a feisty Alolan Marowak steals the crown from Kahuna Olivia and runs off. Kiawe pursues it, but Turtonator is no match for Alolan Marowak’s speed!


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==Plot==
==Plot==
As part of their [[Akala Island]] field trip, {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}} and {{an|Professor Kukui}} are visiting the [[Wela Volcano Park]]. A large crowd has gathered along with their {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. Professor Kukui explains that this is the Wela Fire Festival which has been held for over 100 years, and that its history will be the subject of today's class. {{an|Kiawe}} leads the way and whilst walking, Kiawe mentions to Ash the festival will allow {{AP|Litten}} get stronger. As they join a queue of trainers, [[Olivia]] announces that the festival is about to start and as the crowd cheers. Meanwhile, an [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} watches nearby.
As part of their [[Akala Island]] field trip, {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, and {{an|Professor Kukui}} visit the [[Wela Volcano Park]], where they find a large crowd of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s have gathered with their {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. Professor Kukui explains that this is the [[Wela Fire Festival]], which has been held for over 100 years, and that its history will be the subject of today's class. {{an|Kiawe}} leads the way and mentions to Ash that the festival will allow {{AP|Litten}} get stronger. As they join a group of Trainers, [[Olivia]] announces that the festival is about to start. Meanwhile, an {{rf|Alolan}} {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} watches nearby.


Olivia starts the festivities by taking the Wela Crown and placing it on the head of a {{p|Growlithe}}. {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} and Kiawe explain to Ash that the Wela Crown helps make Pokémon grand and strong, and is most effective on Fire types. Lillie realizes this explains why so many people have gathered here. Kiawe reveals that {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} was crowned last year, and that [[Kiawe's grandfather|his grandfather]] had used to do the crowning in the past. Kiawe also explains that when he was young, he dreamed to have his grandfather crown his Pokémon. Soon the group reach the front of the queue, and Ash rushes forward with Litten. As Olivia is about to crown Litten, Marowak rushes forward and steals the crown.
Olivia starts the festivities by taking the Wela Crown and placing it on the head of a {{p|Growlithe}}. {{Rotom}} and Kiawe explain to Ash that the Wela Crown helps make Pokémon grand and strong, and is most effective on Fire types. Lillie realizes this explains why so many people have gathered here. Kiawe reveals that {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} was crowned last year, and that [[Kiawe's grandfather|his grandfather]] had used to do the crowning in the past. Kiawe also explains that when he was young, he dreamed to have his grandfather crown his Pokémon. Soon the group reach the front of the queue, and Ash rushes forward with Litten. As Olivia is about to crown Litten, Marowak rushes forward and steals the crown.


Kiawe, angered, goes to grab it off Marowak but Marowak runs off, past the crowd of queuing trainers and attacks those who try to stop it. Professor Kukui stops Olivia from going after Marowak as they need to calm everyone down, and Kiawe decides that he'll get it back with Ash following him. Marowak evades capture and jumps off the cliff as Kiawe and Ash follow in pursuit. They soon reach a fork in the road as Kiawe comes across a {{tc|Hiker}} and his injured {{p|Magmar}} as another Hiker asks if he is chasing after the Marowak. Another Hiker appears and asks the same question but tries to dissuade Kiawe from chasing after Marowak. Eventually they point him in the right direction and Kiawe soon confronts Marowak.
Kiawe, angered, goes to grab it off Marowak but Marowak runs off, past the crowd of queuing trainers and attacks those who try to stop it. Professor Kukui stops Olivia from going after Marowak as they need to calm everyone down, and Kiawe decides that he'll get it back with Ash following him. Marowak evades capture and jumps off the cliff as Kiawe and Ash follow in pursuit. They soon reach a fork in the road as Kiawe comes across a {{tc|Hiker}} and his injured {{p|Magmar}} as another Hiker asks if he is chasing after the Marowak. Another Hiker appears and asks the same question but tries to dissuade Kiawe from chasing after Marowak. Eventually they point him in the right direction and Kiawe soon confronts Marowak.


As Marowak challenges Kiawe to a battle, Kiawe sends out Turtonator and they start the battle. Marowak breaks through {{m|Flamethrower}} and manages to dodge {{m|Dragon Tail}} and manages to hit Turtonator with {{m|Shadow Bone}}. Kiawe decides to finish it with one shot and they use {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}. However, Marowak dodges. Marowak then knocks Turtonator out with {{m|Iron Head}} before leaving as Ash arrives.  
As Marowak challenges Kiawe to a battle, Kiawe sends out Turtonator and they start the battle. Marowak breaks through {{m|Flamethrower}} and manages to dodge {{m|Dragon Tail}} and manages to hit Turtonator with {{m|Shadow Bone}}. Kiawe decides to finish it with one shot and they use {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}. However, Marowak dodges. Marowak then knocks Turtonator out with {{m|Iron Head}} before leaving as Ash arrives.


At the [[Pokémon Center]], everyone waits as Turtonator receives treatment, while Kiawe remains frustrated at not being able to get the crown back. That night, Ash goes outside and finds Kiawe on the steps with Turtonator now healed up. Kiawe apologizes to Turtonator for being focused on the crown and not paying attention to the battle, and thinks back to what his grandfather said about battling. Kiawe mentions that he had a goal of becoming as strong as Wela Volcano but is now unsure if he can obtain that goal. Ash manages to convince him to continue with his dream and they agree to have a training match so that they can devise a way to beat Marowak. They start a battle with {{AP|Pikachu}} managing to avoid Turtonator's spikes and Ash has Pikachu run around Turtonator before landing an {{m|Iron Tail}} on Turtonator. As the battle continues, Kiawe begins to realize that they are having trouble competing against Pikachu's speed, much like it was with Marowak, and that they can't rely on defense alone. Turtonator remains determined and starts to glow, which surprises Ash.
At the [[Pokémon Center]], everyone waits as Turtonator receives treatment, while Kiawe remains frustrated at not being able to get the crown back. That night, Ash goes outside and finds Kiawe on the steps with Turtonator now healed up. Kiawe apologizes to Turtonator for being focused on the crown and not paying attention to the battle, and thinks back to what his grandfather said about battling. Kiawe mentions that he had a goal of becoming as strong as Wela Volcano but is now unsure if he can obtain that goal. Ash manages to convince him to continue with his dream and they agree to have a training match so that they can devise a way to beat Marowak. They start a battle with {{AP|Pikachu}} managing to avoid Turtonator's spikes and Ash has Pikachu run around Turtonator before landing an {{m|Iron Tail}} on Turtonator. As the battle continues, Kiawe begins to realize that they are having trouble competing against Pikachu's speed, much like it was with Marowak, and that they can't rely on defense alone. Turtonator remains determined and starts to glow, which surprises Ash.
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The next morning, the Hikers bring their Magmar to [[Nurse Joy]] for treatment as Professor Kukui and Olivia discuss why Marowak stole the crown. Being one of the precious treasures on Akala Island, Olivia knows that they will have to get it back and she plans to go after Marowak. However Kiawe arrives and stops her, promising to get back the Wela Crown back.
The next morning, the Hikers bring their Magmar to [[Nurse Joy]] for treatment as Professor Kukui and Olivia discuss why Marowak stole the crown. Being one of the precious treasures on Akala Island, Olivia knows that they will have to get it back and she plans to go after Marowak. However Kiawe arrives and stops her, promising to get back the Wela Crown back.


Soon Kiawe confronts Marowak for a rematch which Marowak agrees to as everyone watches on. Marowak throws his bone at Turtonator but Turtonator sends it back with Dragon Tail before Marowak attacks with Iron Head. As their classmates discuss the battle, Turtonator counters {{m|Flare Blitz}} with Flamethrower but Marowak gets behind Turtonator to attack. Marowak manages to avoid {{m|Shell Trap}} by avoiding the spikes while landing a hit, but Turtonator moves its back to ensure its spikes to make contact, causing damage. Kiawe then has Turtonator power up using newly learnt {{m|Shell Smash}}, allowing Turtonator to become stronger and faster. Though Marowak still manages to hit Turtonator with Iron Head, Turtonator retaliates with Dragon Tail with its new speed, before launching an Inferno Overdrive, winning Kiawe the match.
Soon, Kiawe confronts Marowak for a rematch which Marowak agrees to as everyone watches on. Marowak throws his bone at Turtonator but Turtonator sends it back with Dragon Tail before Marowak attacks with Iron Head. As their classmates discuss the battle, Turtonator counters {{m|Flare Blitz}} with Flamethrower but Marowak gets behind Turtonator to attack. Marowak manages to avoid {{m|Shell Trap}} by avoiding the spikes while landing a hit, but Turtonator moves its back to ensure its spikes to make contact, causing damage. Kiawe then has Turtonator power up using newly learnt {{m|Shell Smash}}, allowing Turtonator to become stronger and faster. Though Marowak still manages to hit Turtonator with Iron Head, Turtonator retaliates with Dragon Tail with its new speed, before launching an Inferno Overdrive, winning Kiawe the match.


Defeated, Marowak hands Kiawe the Wela Crown and confirms Kiawe's theory that it wanted to wear the crown so it could become stronger. Marowak then motions that it wishes to join Kiawe's team. Realizing what Marowak wants, Kiawe agrees and throws a [[Poké Ball]] at it. Kiawe then calls Marowak out and welcomes it to his team, only for it to attack Turtonator. Later the Wela Crown has been returned to Oliva and the festival continues. Olivia places the crown on Pikachu and Litten, and also invites Marowak to put on the crown. As Olivia puts the crown on Marowak, Kiawe tells Turtonator that they'll work harder with Marowak as Rotom takes pictures only for the Hikers to photobomb each attempt.
Defeated, Marowak hands Kiawe the Wela Crown and confirms Kiawe's theory that it wanted to wear the crown so it could become stronger. Marowak then motions that it wishes to join Kiawe's team. Realizing what Marowak wants, Kiawe agrees and throws a {{i|Poké Ball}} at it. Kiawe then calls Marowak out and welcomes it to his team, only for it to attack Turtonator. Later the Wela Crown has been returned to Oliva and the festival continues. Olivia places the crown on Pikachu and Litten, and also invites Marowak to put on the crown. As Olivia puts the crown on Marowak, Kiawe tells Turtonator that they'll work harder with Marowak as Rotom takes pictures only for the Hikers to photobomb each attempt.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] is revealed to know {{m|Dragon Tail}}, and also learns {{m|Shell Smash}}.
* [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] is revealed to know {{m|Dragon Tail}}, and also learns {{m|Shell Smash}}.
* {{an|Kiawe}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} an [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}}.
* {{an|Kiawe}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} an {{rf|Alolan}} {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}}.
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====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Alolan form]])


==Characters==
==Characters==
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM034.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP SM034.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Marowak}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Marowak}} ([[Alolan form|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
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* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; new; debut)
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Alolan form]]; new; debut)
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Alolan form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Steenee}})
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Steenee}})
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* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What Pokemon does {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} fight in this episode?''
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What Pokemon does {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} fight in this episode?''
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Choices: {{p|Salandit}}, {{alo|Marowak}}, {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Magmar}}
** Choices: {{p|Salandit}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}}, {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Magmar}}
** Answer: Alolan Marowak
** Answer: Alolan Marowak
* All seven {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] from the first seven [[generation]]s appear in this episode.
* All seven {{type|Fire}} [[first partner Pokémon]] from the first seven [[generation]]s appear in this episode.
* The three {{tc|Hiker}}s, their Magmar, and their habit of {{wp|photobombing}} the pictures that the {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} was trying to take of {{ashcl|the group}} are a reference to Hiker David, who has a similar habit, also uses a Magmar, and is battled during the [[Island challenge|trial]] at [[Wela Volcano Park]], the setting of this episode, in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
* The three {{tc|Hiker}}s, their Magmar, and their habit of {{wp|photobombing}} the pictures that the {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} was trying to take of {{ashcl|the group}} are a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to Hiker David, who has a similar habit, also uses a Magmar, and is battled during the [[Island challenge|trial]] at [[Wela Volcano Park]], the setting of this episode, in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
* {{an|Mallow}}, {{Ash}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[SM035|next episode]].
* {{an|Mallow}}, {{Ash}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[SM035|next episode]].
* The English dub title is similar to that of a [[XY067|previous episode]].
* The English dub title is similar to that of a [[XY067|previous episode]].
* Ash, {{an|Lana}}, Kiawe, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, Mallow, and [[Olivia]] read out the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.
* Ash, {{an|Lana}}, Kiawe, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, Mallow, and [[Olivia]] read out the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.
* This episode was the first to air in Japan after the theatrical release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
* This episode was the first to air in Japan after the theatrical release of [[M20]].
* This marks the first appearance of a {{p|Combusken}} in the main anime since {{an|May}}'s Combusken evolved into {{TP|May|Blaziken}} in ''[[AG191|Once More with Reeling!]]'', 508 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Slugma}}, who last appeared in ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', 643 episodes ago.
** {{p|Numel}}, who last appeared in ''[[AG181|Thinning the Hoard!]]'', 518 episodes ago.
** {{p|Combusken}}, who last appeared in ''[[AG191|Once More with Reeling!]]'', 508 episodes ago.
** {{p|Ponyta}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', 414 episodes ago.
** {{p|Magcargo}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'', 345 episodes ago.
** {{p|Chimchar}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', 342 episodes ago.
** {{p|Rapidash}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]'', 329 episodes ago.
** {{p|Cyndaquil}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', 325 episodes ago.
** {{p|Tepig}} and {{p|Lampent}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', 196 episodes ago.
** {{p|Heatmor}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', 189 episodes ago.
** {{p|Darmanitan}} and {{p|Darumaka}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', 182 episodes ago.
** {{p|Quilava}} and {{p|Pignite}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', 174 episodes ago.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In one scene, the purple portion of [[Mallow's Steenee]]'s body is colored white.
* In one scene, the purple portion of [[Mallow's Steenee]]'s body is colored white.
* During {{an|Kiawe}}'s first flashback, a {{p|Lampent}} had a flame floating above it similar to a {{p|Litwick}}'s flame.
* During {{an|Kiawe}}'s first flashback, a {{p|Lampent}} had a flame floating above it similar to a {{p|Litwick}}'s flame.
* When the [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} runs away with the Crown of Wela, a {{p|Numel}}, {{p|Quilava}}, and {{p|Fletchinder}} are shown to be much smaller than they should be, especially the Numel.
* When the {{rf|Alolan}} {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} runs away with the Crown of Wela, a {{p|Numel}}, {{p|Quilava}}, and {{p|Fletchinder}} are shown to be much smaller than they should be, especially the Numel.
* When Lana turns towards to Lillie at the end of Kiawe's battle, her headband changes shape.  
* When Lana turns towards to Lillie at the end of Kiawe's battle, her headband changes shape.  
* During the [[Poké Problem]], Kiawe was in front of his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} as they went towards the stone oven at his house, but after his Alolan Marowak appeared and attacked Turtonator, Kiawe came running from behind Turtonator to catch the food that was thrown up in the air.
* During the [[Poké Problem]], Kiawe is in front of his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} as they go towards the stone oven at his house, but after his Alolan Marowak appears and attacks Turtonator, Kiawe comes running from behind Turtonator to catch the food that was thrown up in the air.


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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}'s names are edited out in the dub.
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}'s name is edited out in the dub.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|nl={{tt|Een kroon op het moment van de waarheid!|A crown at the moment of the truth!}}
|nl={{tt|Een kroon op het moment van de waarheid!|A crown at the moment of the truth!}}
|fi={{tt|Kaiken kruunaava totuuden hetki!|The all-crowning moment of truth!}}
|fi={{tt|Kaiken kruunaava totuuden hetki!|The all-crowning moment of truth!}}
|hi={{tt|फायर फेस्टिवल का सच! ''Fire Festival ka Sach!''|Truth of Fire Festival!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une précieuse couronne en balade !|A precious crown on a ride!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une précieuse couronne en balade !|A precious crown on a ride!}}
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SM034   EP973
炎のバトル！ガラガラあらわる！！
Battle of Fire! Garagara Appears!!
First broadcast
Japan July 20, 2017
United States October 7, 2017
English themes
Opening Under The Alolan Sun
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター -20th Anniversary-
Ending ポーズ
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 面出明美 Akemi Omode
Storyboard 樋口香里 Kaori Higuchi
Assistant director サトウ光敏 Mitsutoshi Satō
Animation director 石川てつや Tetsuya Ishikawa
Additional credits

A Crowning Moment of Truth! (Japanese: 炎のバトル！ガラガラあらわる！！ Battle of Fire! Garagara Appears!!) is the 34th episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 973rd episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on July 20, 2017 and in the United States on October 7, 2017.

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Blurb

Our heroes attend the Wela Fire Festival, where Fire-type Pokémon line up to receive the Wela Crown—said to convey the power of Wela Volcano itself! Just as Ash’s Litten steps up, a feisty Alolan Marowak steals the crown from Kahuna Olivia and runs off. Kiawe pursues it, but Turtonator is no match for Alolan Marowak’s speed!

Ash offers to help Kiawe train against this quicker foe, and they come up with a strategy: use Shell Smash, a risky move that drops Turtonator’s defenses but makes it stronger and faster. In the rematch, Kiawe wins, and Marowak returns the crown—and then decides to join Kiawe’s team!

Plot

As part of their Akala Island field trip, Ash, his classmates, and Professor Kukui visit the Wela Volcano Park, where they find a large crowd of Trainers have gathered with their Fire-type Pokémon. Professor Kukui explains that this is the Wela Fire Festival, which has been held for over 100 years, and that its history will be the subject of today's class. Kiawe leads the way and mentions to Ash that the festival will allow Litten get stronger. As they join a group of Trainers, Olivia announces that the festival is about to start. Meanwhile, an Alolan Marowak watches nearby.

Olivia starts the festivities by taking the Wela Crown and placing it on the head of a Growlithe. Rotom and Kiawe explain to Ash that the Wela Crown helps make Pokémon grand and strong, and is most effective on Fire types. Lillie realizes this explains why so many people have gathered here. Kiawe reveals that Turtonator was crowned last year, and that his grandfather had used to do the crowning in the past. Kiawe also explains that when he was young, he dreamed to have his grandfather crown his Pokémon. Soon the group reach the front of the queue, and Ash rushes forward with Litten. As Olivia is about to crown Litten, Marowak rushes forward and steals the crown.

Kiawe, angered, goes to grab it off Marowak but Marowak runs off, past the crowd of queuing trainers and attacks those who try to stop it. Professor Kukui stops Olivia from going after Marowak as they need to calm everyone down, and Kiawe decides that he'll get it back with Ash following him. Marowak evades capture and jumps off the cliff as Kiawe and Ash follow in pursuit. They soon reach a fork in the road as Kiawe comes across a Hiker and his injured Magmar as another Hiker asks if he is chasing after the Marowak. Another Hiker appears and asks the same question but tries to dissuade Kiawe from chasing after Marowak. Eventually they point him in the right direction and Kiawe soon confronts Marowak.

As Marowak challenges Kiawe to a battle, Kiawe sends out Turtonator and they start the battle. Marowak breaks through Flamethrower and manages to dodge Dragon Tail and manages to hit Turtonator with Shadow Bone. Kiawe decides to finish it with one shot and they use Inferno Overdrive. However, Marowak dodges. Marowak then knocks Turtonator out with Iron Head before leaving as Ash arrives.

At the Pokémon Center, everyone waits as Turtonator receives treatment, while Kiawe remains frustrated at not being able to get the crown back. That night, Ash goes outside and finds Kiawe on the steps with Turtonator now healed up. Kiawe apologizes to Turtonator for being focused on the crown and not paying attention to the battle, and thinks back to what his grandfather said about battling. Kiawe mentions that he had a goal of becoming as strong as Wela Volcano but is now unsure if he can obtain that goal. Ash manages to convince him to continue with his dream and they agree to have a training match so that they can devise a way to beat Marowak. They start a battle with Pikachu managing to avoid Turtonator's spikes and Ash has Pikachu run around Turtonator before landing an Iron Tail on Turtonator. As the battle continues, Kiawe begins to realize that they are having trouble competing against Pikachu's speed, much like it was with Marowak, and that they can't rely on defense alone. Turtonator remains determined and starts to glow, which surprises Ash.

The next morning, the Hikers bring their Magmar to Nurse Joy for treatment as Professor Kukui and Olivia discuss why Marowak stole the crown. Being one of the precious treasures on Akala Island, Olivia knows that they will have to get it back and she plans to go after Marowak. However Kiawe arrives and stops her, promising to get back the Wela Crown back.

Soon, Kiawe confronts Marowak for a rematch which Marowak agrees to as everyone watches on. Marowak throws his bone at Turtonator but Turtonator sends it back with Dragon Tail before Marowak attacks with Iron Head. As their classmates discuss the battle, Turtonator counters Flare Blitz with Flamethrower but Marowak gets behind Turtonator to attack. Marowak manages to avoid Shell Trap by avoiding the spikes while landing a hit, but Turtonator moves its back to ensure its spikes to make contact, causing damage. Kiawe then has Turtonator power up using newly learnt Shell Smash, allowing Turtonator to become stronger and faster. Though Marowak still manages to hit Turtonator with Iron Head, Turtonator retaliates with Dragon Tail with its new speed, before launching an Inferno Overdrive, winning Kiawe the match.

Defeated, Marowak hands Kiawe the Wela Crown and confirms Kiawe's theory that it wanted to wear the crown so it could become stronger. Marowak then motions that it wishes to join Kiawe's team. Realizing what Marowak wants, Kiawe agrees and throws a Poké Ball at it. Kiawe then calls Marowak out and welcomes it to his team, only for it to attack Turtonator. Later the Wela Crown has been returned to Oliva and the festival continues. Olivia places the crown on Pikachu and Litten, and also invites Marowak to put on the crown. As Olivia puts the crown on Marowak, Kiawe tells Turtonator that they'll work harder with Marowak as Rotom takes pictures only for the Hikers to photobomb each attempt.

Major events

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Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Marowak (Alola Form)

Trivia

A Hiker photobombing Ash, his classmates, Professor Kukui, and Olivia, a reference to Hiker David

Errors

  • In one scene, the purple portion of Mallow's Steenee's body is colored white.
  • During Kiawe's first flashback, a Lampent had a flame floating above it similar to a Litwick's flame.
  • When the Alolan Marowak runs away with the Crown of Wela, a Numel, Quilava, and Fletchinder are shown to be much smaller than they should be, especially the Numel.
  • When Lana turns towards to Lillie at the end of Kiawe's battle, her headband changes shape.
  • During the Poké Problem, Kiawe is in front of his Turtonator as they go towards the stone oven at his house, but after his Alolan Marowak appears and attacks Turtonator, Kiawe comes running from behind Turtonator to catch the food that was thrown up in the air.
  • Small Quilava and Fletchinder

    Small Quilava and Fletchinder

  • Lampent with Litwick's flame

    Lampent with Litwick's flame

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