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title_ja=ソード&シールドⅣ　「最強の剣と盾」 |
title_ja=ソード&シールドⅣ 「最強の剣と盾」 |
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'''Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!''' (Japanese: '''ソード&シールドⅣ　「最強の剣と盾」''' ''Sword & Shield IV - The Ultimate Sword and Shield'') is the 45th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,130th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 13, 2020 and in the United States on March 5, 2021.
'''Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!''' (Japanese: '''ソード&シールドⅣ 「最強の剣と盾」''' ''Sword & Shield IV - "The Ultimate Sword and Shield"'') is the 45th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,130th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 13, 2020 and in the United States on March 5, 2021.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Chairman Rose is determined to use the destructive Legendary Pokémon Eternatus to produce unlimited energy, and Ash and Goh are battling hard to stop that from happening! Although Rose seems to have the upper hand, Ash’s Riolu suddenly evolves into Lucario and defeats Rose’s Pokémon! Elsewhere, Goh and Raboot battle Rose’s secretary Oleana. Things seem bleak for Goh…until Raboot evolves into Cinderace! Rejoining forces, our heroes realize the sword and shield from Galar’s hero legend are actually Zacian and Zamazenta—who appear just in time to help defeat Eternatus again! Goh catches Eternatus, and after adding it to his Pokédex, he leaves its Poké Ball with Professor Magnolia for safekeeping.</i>
<i>Chairman Rose is determined to use the destructive Legendary Pokémon Eternatus to produce unlimited energy, and Ash and Goh are battling hard to stop that from happening! Although Rose seems to have the upper hand, Ash’s Riolu suddenly evolves into Lucario and defeats Rose’s Pokémon! Elsewhere, Goh and Raboot battle Rose’s secretary Oleana. Things seem bleak for Goh…until Raboot evolves into Cinderace! Rejoining forces, our heroes realize the sword and shield from Galar’s hero legend are actually Zacian and Zamazenta—who appear just in time to help defeat Eternatus again! Goh catches Eternatus, and after adding it to his Pokédex, he leaves its Poké Ball with Professor Magnolia for safekeeping.</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
A news crew continues to report on the events occurring around [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] and the [[Dynamax]] outbreaks across [[Galar]]. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} flee from [[Gigantamax]] {{MTR}}. Though the mention of {{an|Giovanni}} snaps Meowth out of his induced rage and he starts to go after {{p|Eternatus}}. As Meowth scale the stadium complex, his teammates grab hold of his tail. Already on the rooftop, [[Leon]] prepares to Gigantamax his {{p|Charizard}}; however, this fails, as does Meowth's attempt to use {{m|G-Max Gold Rush}}, due to Eternatus absorbing all the Galar particles in the vicinity. The [[Pokémon category|Gigantic Pokémon]] then launches a {{m|Dynamax Cannon}}, which sends Team Rocket blasting off, before continuing to charge itself with Galar particles.
A news crew continues to report on the events occurring around [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] and the [[Dynamax]] outbreaks across [[Galar]]. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} are still fleeing from the rampaging [[Gigantamax]] {{MTR}}. Luckily, a mention of {{an|Giovanni}} snaps Meowth back to his senses, and he starts to go after {{p|Eternatus}}. As Meowth scales the stadium complex, his teammates grab hold of his tail. Already on the rooftop, {{an|Leon}} prepares to Gigantamax his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}; however, this fails, as does Meowth's attempt to use {{m|G-Max Gold Rush}}, due to Eternatus absorbing all the [[Galar particle]]s in the vicinity. The [[Pokémon category|Gigantic Pokémon]] then launches a {{m|Dynamax Cannon}}, which sends Team Rocket blasting off, before continuing to charge itself with Galar particles.


On the battlefield, [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] is pleased to see Eternatus absorbing the Galar particles to assume its final form. {{Ash}} is determined to end the chaos, so he orders {{p|Riolu}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} to attack. Rose's {{p|Ferrothorn}} blocks with {{m|Iron Defense}} and {{p|Copperajah}} uses {{m|Heavy Slam}} on its opponents. Riolu prepares to land a counter {{m|Force Palm}}, only for Ferrothorn to intervene while Copperajah tries another Heavy Slam. Ash realizes Rose's strategy involves synchronized offense and defense, so he tries to separate Rose's Pokémon with Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}} and Riolu using {{m|Double Team}}. Rose then orders both of his Pokémon use {{m|Power Whip}}, managing to corner Pikachu and Riolu. Ash orders his pair to leap at the last moment, leading Rose's Copperajah and Ferrothorn to instead strike each other down with Power Whip. Rose is stunned by the counter tactic.
On the battlefield, [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] is pleased to see Eternatus absorbing the Galar particles to assume its final form. {{Ash}} is determined to end the chaos, so he orders {{p|Riolu}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} to attack. Rose's {{p|Ferrothorn}} blocks with {{m|Iron Defense}} and {{p|Copperajah}} uses {{m|Heavy Slam}} on its opponents. Riolu prepares to land a counter {{m|Force Palm}}, only for Ferrothorn to intervene while Copperajah tries another Heavy Slam. Ash realizes Rose's strategy involves synchronized offense and defense, so he tries to separate Rose's Pokémon with Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}} and Riolu using {{m|Double Team}}. Rose then orders both of his Pokémon to use {{m|Power Whip}}, managing to corner Pikachu and Riolu. Ash orders his pair to leap at the last moment, leading Rose's Copperajah and Ferrothorn to strike each other down with Power Whip instead. Rose is stunned by the counter-tactic.


Meanwhile, Goh is facing [[Oleana]] in battle inside the stadium foyer. Goh's {{p|Raboot}} launches an {{m|Ember}}, which is knocked back by Oleana's {{p|Milotic}} using {{m|Water Pulse}}. Raboot tries a flurry of Ember attacks, though another Water Pulse from Milotic lands instead. She remarks on Goh's weak performance, admitting that he is rather foolish for thinking he could even defeat Eternatus. She orders Goh to stop wasting her time and simply forfeit. Goh, however, refuses and orders another Ember. Milotic again counters with Water Pulse, landing a blow on Raboot as well. Goh decides to switch things up, but Raboot launches another Ember, insistent that it wants to only battle using Ember. Goh concedes, reflecting on [[JN036|Raboot's performance]] against {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flygon}}. Oleana scores another Water Pulse hit on Raboot and orders it to use {{m|Aqua Tail}}.
Meanwhile, Goh is facing [[Oleana]] in battle inside the stadium foyer. Goh's {{p|Raboot}} launches an {{m|Ember}}, which is knocked back by Oleana's {{p|Milotic}} using {{m|Water Pulse}}. Raboot tries a flurry of Ember attacks, though another Water Pulse from Milotic lands instead. She remarks on Goh's weak performance, admitting that he is rather foolish for thinking he could even defeat Eternatus. She orders Goh to stop wasting her time and simply forfeit. Goh, however, refuses and orders another Ember. Milotic again counters with Water Pulse, landing a blow on Raboot as well. Goh decides to switch things up, but Raboot launches another Ember, insistent that it wants to only battle using Ember. Goh concedes, reflecting on [[JN036|Raboot's performance]] against {{TP|Goh|Flygon}}. Oleana scores another Water Pulse hit on Raboot and orders it to use {{m|Aqua Tail}}.


Eternatus suddenly launches a powerful Dynamax Cannon at the Hammerlocke Stadium complex, and the other battles pause momentarily. Pikachu narrowly evades the attack, leaping into Ash’s arms for safety. Rose orders his Pokémon use Power Whip, though Riolu leaps in front to defend its Trainer and Pikachu. Riolu manages to stave off the blows with its paws and [[Evolution|evolves]] into a {{AP|Lucario}} to bolster its strength. Ash first calls for a {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, but Lucario uses its [[Aura]] to communicate with him, so he instead tells it to use {{m|Aura Sphere}}, defeating Rose’s Pokémon with ease. Ash then rushes off to help Leon take on Eternatus while Rose rushes to tend to his defeated Pokémon.
Eternatus suddenly launches a powerful Dynamax Cannon at the Hammerlocke Stadium complex, and the other battles pause momentarily. Pikachu narrowly evades the attack, leaping into Ash’s arms for safety. Rose orders his Pokémon to use Power Whip, though Riolu leaps in front to defend its Trainer and Pikachu. Riolu manages to stave off the blows with its paws and [[Evolution|evolves]] into a {{AP|Lucario}} to bolster its strength. Ash first calls for a {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, but Lucario uses its [[Aura]] to communicate with him, so he instead tells it to use {{m|Aura Sphere}}, defeating Rose’s Pokémon with ease. Ash then rushes off to help Leon take on Eternatus, while Rose rushes to tend to his defeated Pokémon.


Goh, meanwhile, considers a way to win the battle with Ember, by aiming the attack at the walls and ceiling from all angles. Raboot fulfills its Trainer’s request, landing several Ember attacks on Milotic before evolving into {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}. Taking a moment to scan it with his [[Rotom Phone]], Goh orders Cinderace launch its new attack, {{m|Pyro Ball}}. The attack hits its mark and Oleana's Milotic is unable to battle. [[Raihan]], meanwhile, easily defeats the group of {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos agents}} after [[Sonia]] with {{p|Duraludon}}'s {{m|Breaking Swipe}}. Sonia thanks Raihan for his help. He replies that while he would ask her on a date, however, he has to turn his attention to defeating the rampaging [[Dynamax]] Pokémon across [[Galar]] first. While Raihan leaves the area, Sonia turns her own attention to Eternatus.
Goh, meanwhile, considers a way to win the battle with Ember, by aiming the attack at the walls and ceiling from all angles. Raboot fulfills its Trainer’s request, landing several Ember attacks on Milotic before evolving into {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}. Taking a moment to scan it with his [[Rotom Phone]], Goh orders Cinderace to launch its new attack, {{m|Pyro Ball}}. The attack hits its mark and Oleana's Milotic is unable to battle. [[Raihan]], meanwhile, easily defeats the group of {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos agents}} after [[Sonia]] with {{p|Duraludon}}'s {{m|Breaking Swipe}}. Sonia thanks Raihan for his help. He replies that while he would ask her on a date, he has to turn his attention to defeating the rampaging [[Dynamax]] Pokémon across [[Galar]] first. While Raihan leaves the area, Sonia turns her own attention to Eternatus.


Ash and Goh soon reach the [[Energy Plant|Tower Summit]], where Leon and Charizard continue to battle Eternatus. The boys take a moment to marvel at each other's newly-evolved Pokémon before returning to the real situation at hand: defeating Eternatus. Leon focuses his attention on Eternatus's head to stop its attack and has Charizard use a flurry of {{m|Air Slash}} attacks. As Eternatus appears to falter, Leon throws an [[Ultra Ball]] at it, momentarily sucking it in. However, Eternatus soon breaks out, with a powerful wave of energy knocking the boys down. Leon is forced to [[recall]]s his Charizard before fainting from exhaustion. Eternatus then flies up into the sky and transforms into its larger {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Eternatus|Eternamax}} form. Watching from his helicopter, Chairman Rose is thrilled by the development while Oleana is taken aback by it. Ash and Goh step up to take on Eternatus, but it is unfazed by their efforts and retaliates with {{m|Eternabeam}}. While Pikachu, Lucario, and Cinderace lay strewn about from the powerful attack, Goh cries out to them.
Ash and Goh soon reach the [[tower summit]], where Leon and Charizard continue to battle Eternatus. The boys take a moment to marvel at each other's newly evolved Pokémon before returning to the real situation at hand: defeating Eternatus. Leon focuses his attention on Eternatus's head to stop its attack and has Charizard use a flurry of {{m|Air Slash}} attacks. As Eternatus appears to falter, Leon throws an [[Ultra Ball]] at it, momentarily sucking it in. However, Eternatus soon breaks out, with a powerful wave of energy knocking the boys down. Leon is forced to [[recall]] his Charizard before fainting from exhaustion. Eternatus then flies up into the sky and transforms into its larger {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Eternatus|Eternamax}} form. Watching from his helicopter, Chairman Rose is thrilled by the development while Oleana is taken aback by it. Ash and Goh step up to take on Eternatus, but it is unfazed by their efforts and retaliates with {{m|Eternabeam}}. While Pikachu, Lucario, and Cinderace lay strewn about from the powerful attack, Goh cries out to them.


The [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] suddenly glow blue and red respectively, taking Ash and Goh by surprise. Goh explains that he found them in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. Sonia reaches the rooftop and rushes to attend to her injured friend Leon. Eternatus then launches another Eternabeam, which again causes the Rusted Sword and Shield to glow. Ash and Goh realize they must fulfill the ancient legend, so they raise their armaments to defend Galar from Eternatus's evil power. With this, {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} awaken at the Slumbering Weald and come to their aid, taking possession of the Rusted Sword and Shield, respectively, and transforming to their Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield forms. Zacian strikes with {{m|Behemoth Blade}} and Zamazenta follows on with a {{m|Behemoth Bash}}. Ash and Goh order Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Lucario uses Aura Sphere, and Cinderace strike with Pyro Ball. The attacks hit before the {{DL|Legendary duo|Hero duo}} launch their own combined attack to exhaust Eternamax Eternatus. Goh sees his opportunity, and with Ash's help, hurls a large {{i|Poké Ball}} and successfully catches Eternatus. Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] updates with information on Eternatus, and the boys cheer. Zacian and Zamazenta quickly leave the area, leaping up into the sky and clearing away the dark clouds. The Dynamax Pokémon also return to their usual forms, ending the chaos across Galar. As the Rusted Sword and Shield return to Ash and Goh's possession, Leon takes the opportunity to thank them for helping save Galar.
The [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] suddenly glow blue and red respectively, taking Ash and Goh by surprise. Goh explains that he found them in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. Sonia reaches the rooftop and rushes to attend to her injured friend Leon. Eternatus then launches another Eternabeam, which again causes the Rusted Sword and Shield to glow. Ash and Goh realize they must fulfill the ancient legend, so they raise their armaments to defend Galar from Eternatus's evil power. With this, {{DL|Legendary heroes (anime)|Zacian}} and {{DL|Legendary heroes (anime)|Zamazenta}} awaken at the Slumbering Weald and come to their aid, taking possession of the Rusted Sword and Shield, respectively, and transforming to their Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield forms. Zacian strikes with {{m|Behemoth Blade}} and Zamazenta follows on with a {{m|Behemoth Bash}}, both of which deal big hits. In retaliation, Eternatus unleashes a barrage of Eternabeams, one of which strikes the rotor of Chairman Rose's helicopter and sends it reeling. Ash and Goh order Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Lucario to use Aura Sphere, and Cinderace to strike with Pyro Ball. The attacks hit before the {{an|legendary heroes}} launch their own combined attack to exhaust Eternamax Eternatus. Goh sees his opportunity and takes out a {{i|Poké Ball}}, which grows in size. Working with Ash to throw the enlarged ball, Goh successfully catches {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}. Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] updates with information on Eternatus, and the boys cheer. Zacian and Zamazenta quickly leave the area, leaping up into the sky and clearing away the dark clouds. The Dynamax Pokémon also return to their usual forms, ending the chaos across Galar. As the Rusted Sword and Shield return to Ash and Goh's possession, Leon takes the opportunity to thank them for helping save Galar, though the boys admit that Zacian and Zamazenta are the true heroes.


Sometime later, [[Professor Magnolia]] and her granddaughter Sonia update each other on the situation across Galar. Chairman Rose's whereabouts are a mystery, while Leon tries to track him down. Eternatus has since been sealed deep in the earth, but Magnolia admits it still poses a potential future threat. Sonia, meanwhile, has been given the title of [[Pokémon Professor]], with her very own white lab coat, and tasked with protecting Galar from future harm. At the Slumbering Weald altar, Ash and Goh return the Rusted Sword and Shield to their rightful place and take the opportunity to thank the Hero duo for their help. As the boys leave the altar, unknown to them, Zacian and Zamazenta appear momentarily to see them off.
Sometime later, [[Professor Magnolia]] and her granddaughter Sonia update each other on the situation across Galar. Chairman Rose's whereabouts are a mystery, while Leon tries to track him down. Eternatus has since been sealed deep in the earth, but Magnolia admits it still poses a potential future threat. Sonia, meanwhile, has been given the title of [[Pokémon Professor]], with her very own white lab coat, and tasked with protecting Galar from future harm. At the Slumbering Weald altar, Ash and Goh return the Rusted Sword and Shield to their rightful place and take the opportunity to thank the legendary heroes for their help. As the boys leave the altar, unknown to them, Zacian and Zamazenta appear momentarily to see them off.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* Ash and Goh defeat [[Rose]] and [[Oleana]], respectively.
* Ash and Goh defeat [[Rose]] and [[Oleana]], respectively.
* Ash and Goh reunite.
* Ash and Goh reunite.
* {{p|Eternatus}} turns into its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Eternatus|Eternamax}} form.
* Goh meets {{an|Leon}} again.
* Ash encounters {{p|Zamazenta}} for the first time.
* Leon attempts to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{p|Eternatus}}, but fails.
* Ash and Goh defeat Eternatus with {{p|Zacian}} and Zamazenta's help.
* Eternatus turns into its {{form|Eternatus|Eternamax}} form and is revealed to know {{m|Eternabeam}}.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} Eternatus, ending the [[Darkest Day]].
* Ash encounters {{DL|Legendary heroes (anime)|Zamazenta}} for the first time.
* Ash and Goh defeat Eternatus with {{DL|Legendary heroes (anime)|Zacian}} and Zamazenta's help.
* Goh catches {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}, ending the [[Darkest Day]].
* Rose and Oleana go into hiding.
* Rose and Oleana go into hiding.
* Eternatus's {{i|Poké Ball}} is sealed away.
* Eternatus's {{i|Poké Ball}} is sealed away by [[Professor Magnolia]].
* [[Sonia]] becomes a [[Pokémon Professor]].
* [[Sonia]] becomes a [[Pokémon Professor]].
* Ash and Goh return the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] to [[Slumbering Weald]].
* Ash and Goh return the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] to [[Slumbering Weald]].
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Yamask}} ([[Galarian form|Galarian Form]])
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* [[Ash's Lucario]]
* [[Ash's Lucario]]
* {{p|Zacian}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Crowned Sword}})
* {{p|Zacian}} ({{form|Zacian and Zamazenta|Crowned Sword}})
* {{p|Zamazenta}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Crowned Shield}})
* {{p|Zamazenta}} ({{form|Zacian and Zamazenta|Crowned Shield}})
* {{p|Eternatus}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Eternatus|Eternamax}})
* {{p|Eternatus}} ({{OP|Goh|Eternatus}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Eternatus|Eternamax}})


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Magnolia]]
* [[Professor Magnolia]]
* [[Leon]]
* {{an|Leon}}
* [[Rose]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Sonia]]
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* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}}; evolves)
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}}; evolves)
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}}; evolves)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flygon|Goh's}}; flashback)
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}}; evolves)
* {{p|Eternatus}} ([[Goh]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Eternatus|Eternamax}}; new; sealed away)
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{OP|Goh|Flygon}}; flashback)
* {{p|Eternatus}} ({{OP|Goh|Eternatus}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Eternatus|Eternamax}}; new; sealed away)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Leon|Charizard}})
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s)
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Magnolia]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Magnolia]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
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* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employee}}'s)
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employee}}'s)
* {{p|Steelix}} ({{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employee}}'s)
* {{p|Steelix}} ({{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employee}}'s)
* {{p|Zacian}} ({{OBP|Zacian|recurring|anime}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Hero of Many Battles and Crowned Sword}})
* {{p|Zacian}} ({{DL|Legendary heroes (anime)|Zacian|anime}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Hero of Many Battles and Crowned Sword}})
* {{p|Zamazenta}} ({{OBP|Zamazenta|recurring|anime}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Hero of Many Battles and Crowned Shield}})
* {{p|Zamazenta}} ({{DL|Legendary heroes (anime)|Zamazenta|anime}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Hero of Many Battles and Crowned Shield}})
* {{p|Pangoro}} ([[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Pangoro}} ([[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{rf|Galarian|Form}}; [[Dynamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Yamask}} ([[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]; [[Dynamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Wooloo}} (multiple; [[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Wooloo}} (multiple; [[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Kommo-o}} ([[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Kommo-o}} ([[Dynamax]])


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:JN045 AS.png|175px|thumb|The "After the story" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Lucario}}
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Lucario}}
* This episode concludes the four-episode {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} arc.
* This episode concludes the four-episode {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} arc.
* In the original trailer for the Sword and Shield arc, [[Gigantamax]] {{MTR}} is alone when he climbs to the top of the [[Energy Plant|Tower Summit]]. In the broadcasted version of the episode, {{p|Eternatus}} can be seen in the frame with him.
* In the original trailer for the Sword and Shield arc, [[Gigantamax]] {{MTR}} is alone when he climbs to the top of the [[tower summit]]. In the broadcasted version of the episode, {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}} can be seen in the frame with him.
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} where:
* This episode marks the first time that:
** One of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} has [[Evolution|evolved]] outside of the [[region]] it was obtained in since ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', 482 episodes ago.
** A [[first partner Pokémon]] belong to a main character has evolved in two different [[region]]s since [[May's Blaziken]] fully evolved in ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', 665 episodes earlier.
** A main character's [[starter Pokémon]] from the current [[generation]] fully evolves before all of the starters are introduced.
** One of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} has [[Evolution|evolved]] outside of the [[region]] it was obtained in since ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', 482 episodes earlier.
** One of Ash's Pokémon has evolved via [[friendship]] since his {{p|Swadloon}} evolved into {{AP|Leavanny}} in ''[[BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!]]'', 399 episodes earlier.
** A main character's first partner Pokémon from the current [[generation]] fully evolves before all of the concurrent first partner Pokémon are introduced.
** A main character has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[Legendary Pokémon]], although they ultimately don't keep it.
** A main character has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[Legendary Pokémon]], although they ultimately don't keep it.
** Meowth has used a new move since ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'', 1,122 episodes ago.
** Meowth has used a new move since ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'', 1,122 episodes ago.
* There is no [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] or [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in this episode. The same is true for the other episodes in the Sword and Shield arc.
* There is no [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] or [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in this episode. The same is true for the other episodes in the Sword and Shield arc.
* This episode marks the first time one of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} has evolved via [[friendship]] since his {{p|Swadloon}} evolved into {{AP|Leavanny}} in ''[[BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!]]'', 399 episodes earlier.
* [[Professor Cerise]], [[Goh]], {{Ash}}, {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN046|next episode]].
* [[Professor Cerise]], [[Goh]], {{Ash}}, {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN046|next episode]].


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← JN044 : Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
JN046 : Getting More Than You Battled For! →
Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!
JN045   EP1130
ソード&シールドⅣ 「最強の剣と盾」
Sword & Shield IV - "The Ultimate Sword and Shield"
First broadcast
Japan November 13, 2020
United States March 5, 2021
English themes
Opening The Journey Starts Today
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening １・２・３
Ending ポケモンしりとり（ミュウ→ザマゼンタVer.）
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 土屋理敬 Michihiro Tsuchiya
Storyboard 尼野浩正 Hiromasa Amano
Assistant director でんさおり Saori Den
Animation directors 山崎玲愛 Rei Yamazaki
柳原好貴 Yoshitaka Yanagihara
野村美妃 Miki Nomura
スタジオマスケット STUDIO MASSKET
Additional credits

Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Japanese: ソード&シールドⅣ 「最強の剣と盾」 Sword & Shield IV - "The Ultimate Sword and Shield") is the 45th episode of Pokémon Journeys: The Series, and the 1,130th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on November 13, 2020 and in the United States on March 5, 2021.

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Blurb

Chairman Rose is determined to use the destructive Legendary Pokémon Eternatus to produce unlimited energy, and Ash and Goh are battling hard to stop that from happening! Although Rose seems to have the upper hand, Ash’s Riolu suddenly evolves into Lucario and defeats Rose’s Pokémon! Elsewhere, Goh and Raboot battle Rose’s secretary Oleana. Things seem bleak for Goh…until Raboot evolves into Cinderace! Rejoining forces, our heroes realize the sword and shield from Galar’s hero legend are actually Zacian and Zamazenta—who appear just in time to help defeat Eternatus again! Goh catches Eternatus, and after adding it to his Pokédex, he leaves its Poké Ball with Professor Magnolia for safekeeping.

Plot

A news crew continues to report on the events occurring around Hammerlocke Stadium and the Dynamax outbreaks across Galar. Meanwhile, Jessie, James, and Wobbuffet are still fleeing from the rampaging Gigantamax Meowth. Luckily, a mention of Giovanni snaps Meowth back to his senses, and he starts to go after Eternatus. As Meowth scales the stadium complex, his teammates grab hold of his tail. Already on the rooftop, Leon prepares to Gigantamax his Charizard; however, this fails, as does Meowth's attempt to use G-Max Gold Rush, due to Eternatus absorbing all the Galar particles in the vicinity. The Gigantic Pokémon then launches a Dynamax Cannon, which sends Team Rocket blasting off, before continuing to charge itself with Galar particles.

On the battlefield, Chairman Rose is pleased to see Eternatus absorbing the Galar particles to assume its final form. Ash is determined to end the chaos, so he orders Riolu and Pikachu to attack. Rose's Ferrothorn blocks with Iron Defense and Copperajah uses Heavy Slam on its opponents. Riolu prepares to land a counter Force Palm, only for Ferrothorn to intervene while Copperajah tries another Heavy Slam. Ash realizes Rose's strategy involves synchronized offense and defense, so he tries to separate Rose's Pokémon with Pikachu's Quick Attack and Riolu using Double Team. Rose then orders both of his Pokémon to use Power Whip, managing to corner Pikachu and Riolu. Ash orders his pair to leap at the last moment, leading Rose's Copperajah and Ferrothorn to strike each other down with Power Whip instead. Rose is stunned by the counter-tactic.

Meanwhile, Goh is facing Oleana in battle inside the stadium foyer. Goh's Raboot launches an Ember, which is knocked back by Oleana's Milotic using Water Pulse. Raboot tries a flurry of Ember attacks, though another Water Pulse from Milotic lands instead. She remarks on Goh's weak performance, admitting that he is rather foolish for thinking he could even defeat Eternatus. She orders Goh to stop wasting her time and simply forfeit. Goh, however, refuses and orders another Ember. Milotic again counters with Water Pulse, landing a blow on Raboot as well. Goh decides to switch things up, but Raboot launches another Ember, insistent that it wants to only battle using Ember. Goh concedes, reflecting on Raboot's performance against Flygon. Oleana scores another Water Pulse hit on Raboot and orders it to use Aqua Tail.

Eternatus suddenly launches a powerful Dynamax Cannon at the Hammerlocke Stadium complex, and the other battles pause momentarily. Pikachu narrowly evades the attack, leaping into Ash’s arms for safety. Rose orders his Pokémon to use Power Whip, though Riolu leaps in front to defend its Trainer and Pikachu. Riolu manages to stave off the blows with its paws and evolves into a Lucario to bolster its strength. Ash first calls for a Vacuum Wave, but Lucario uses its Aura to communicate with him, so he instead tells it to use Aura Sphere, defeating Rose’s Pokémon with ease. Ash then rushes off to help Leon take on Eternatus, while Rose rushes to tend to his defeated Pokémon.

Goh, meanwhile, considers a way to win the battle with Ember, by aiming the attack at the walls and ceiling from all angles. Raboot fulfills its Trainer’s request, landing several Ember attacks on Milotic before evolving into Cinderace. Taking a moment to scan it with his Rotom Phone, Goh orders Cinderace to launch its new attack, Pyro Ball. The attack hits its mark and Oleana's Milotic is unable to battle. Raihan, meanwhile, easily defeats the group of Macro Cosmos agents after Sonia with Duraludon's Breaking Swipe. Sonia thanks Raihan for his help. He replies that while he would ask her on a date, he has to turn his attention to defeating the rampaging Dynamax Pokémon across Galar first. While Raihan leaves the area, Sonia turns her own attention to Eternatus.

Ash and Goh soon reach the tower summit, where Leon and Charizard continue to battle Eternatus. The boys take a moment to marvel at each other's newly evolved Pokémon before returning to the real situation at hand: defeating Eternatus. Leon focuses his attention on Eternatus's head to stop its attack and has Charizard use a flurry of Air Slash attacks. As Eternatus appears to falter, Leon throws an Ultra Ball at it, momentarily sucking it in. However, Eternatus soon breaks out, with a powerful wave of energy knocking the boys down. Leon is forced to recall his Charizard before fainting from exhaustion. Eternatus then flies up into the sky and transforms into its larger Eternamax form. Watching from his helicopter, Chairman Rose is thrilled by the development while Oleana is taken aback by it. Ash and Goh step up to take on Eternatus, but it is unfazed by their efforts and retaliates with Eternabeam. While Pikachu, Lucario, and Cinderace lay strewn about from the powerful attack, Goh cries out to them.

The Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield suddenly glow blue and red respectively, taking Ash and Goh by surprise. Goh explains that he found them in the Slumbering Weald. Sonia reaches the rooftop and rushes to attend to her injured friend Leon. Eternatus then launches another Eternabeam, which again causes the Rusted Sword and Shield to glow. Ash and Goh realize they must fulfill the ancient legend, so they raise their armaments to defend Galar from Eternatus's evil power. With this, Zacian and Zamazenta awaken at the Slumbering Weald and come to their aid, taking possession of the Rusted Sword and Shield, respectively, and transforming to their Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield forms. Zacian strikes with Behemoth Blade and Zamazenta follows on with a Behemoth Bash, both of which deal big hits. In retaliation, Eternatus unleashes a barrage of Eternabeams, one of which strikes the rotor of Chairman Rose's helicopter and sends it reeling. Ash and Goh order Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, Lucario to use Aura Sphere, and Cinderace to strike with Pyro Ball. The attacks hit before the legendary heroes launch their own combined attack to exhaust Eternamax Eternatus. Goh sees his opportunity and takes out a Poké Ball, which grows in size. Working with Ash to throw the enlarged ball, Goh successfully catches Eternatus. Goh's Rotom Phone updates with information on Eternatus, and the boys cheer. Zacian and Zamazenta quickly leave the area, leaping up into the sky and clearing away the dark clouds. The Dynamax Pokémon also return to their usual forms, ending the chaos across Galar. As the Rusted Sword and Shield return to Ash and Goh's possession, Leon takes the opportunity to thank them for helping save Galar, though the boys admit that Zacian and Zamazenta are the true heroes.

Sometime later, Professor Magnolia and her granddaughter Sonia update each other on the situation across Galar. Chairman Rose's whereabouts are a mystery, while Leon tries to track him down. Eternatus has since been sealed deep in the earth, but Magnolia admits it still poses a potential future threat. Sonia, meanwhile, has been given the title of Pokémon Professor, with her very own white lab coat, and tasked with protecting Galar from future harm. At the Slumbering Weald altar, Ash and Goh return the Rusted Sword and Shield to their rightful place and take the opportunity to thank the legendary heroes for their help. As the boys leave the altar, unknown to them, Zacian and Zamazenta appear momentarily to see them off.

Major events

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Debuts

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Trivia

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