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{{ | [[Professor Kukui]] breaks into a small dance to announce that he has arranged for his students to partake in a PokéDance. He explains that anything goes, with the main aim being to showcase a Pokémon’s individuality. His students are interested by the prospect, which Kukui explains will occur in three days. | ||
{{TRT}} relish in their thriving honey-flavored donut van business. [[Jessie]] looks forward to a menu expansion and hopes to advertise the business through a signing-dancing commercial, while [[James]] notes that the money made will impress [[Team Rocket]] Headquarters. Team Rocket lower their heads to hide themselves as {{an|Mallow}} runs passed in search of {{TP|Mallow|Steenee}}. | |||
Mallow soon catches up to her Pokémon who has wondered into [[Moani]]'s stall again. Moani happily greets Steenee and gives her a [[Pecha Berry]], Mallow apologizes and thanks Moani for the gift. Steenee spins around to thank Moani, who then informs Mallow that Steenee just communicated in [[Alola]] {{wp|Hula}}, an ancient Alola dance. To demonstrate, Moani sends out Dori-chan, her Pa'u Style {{p|Oricorio}}. Mallow and Steenee soon follow Dori-chan's swaying movements, pulling in a crowd. The scene also captures Jessie’s attention, and James adds that Oricorio’s dance increases its {{t|Psychic}} powers. The crowd claps as Steenee and Dori-chan soon finish their street performance. Mallow is enthusiastic, and plans to have Steenee perform the Alola Hula at the upcoming PokéDance presentation. The pair thank Moani for sharing the dance with them, and they continue their shopping trip. Team Rocket eavesdrop on the conversation and soon set their sights on stealing the school student’s Pokemon during the PokéDance presentation. | |||
At the [[Pokémon School]], the students are in the midst of practice. Kukui commends {{an|Lillie}}’s tap routine, and suggests she could add a few [[move]]s to the performance. While {{an|Lana}}'s water balloon dance with her {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} is only half-done, {{an|Sophocles}} intends to enter both of his Pokemon and is busy typing something into his computer. {{an|Kiawe}} is accidently set alight by {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}}’s fire twirling, but Popplio’s {{m|Bubble Beam}} manages to extinguish the flames. Kukui’s attention turns to {{Ash}}, who showcases his Pokémon leaping into a totem pole formation. {{AP|Torracat}} collapses under everyone’s weight, while Kukui is puzzled by the display. Meanwhile, Mallow and Steenee continue to practice their Alola Hula. | |||
At [[Aina's Kitchen]], [[Abe|Mallow's father]] walks into the kitchen to see Steenee performing the Alola Hula. Mallow explains that it is for her PokéDance project, so Abe offers to take over from the dishes duty to allow his daughter to concentrate. Mallow thanks him, and gives Steenee a cookie as a reward for her hard work. Meanwhile, Team Rocket have broken into the school overnight to set up their plot to steal all of the student's Pokémon. | |||
The day of the PokéDance performances has arrived. Kukui asks if everyone is ready before presenting the group with the master of Alola Hula, none other than Dori-chan and Moani. Ash is surprised to see the fruit market woman, but he and is classmates are impressed by her Alola Hula performance. Kukui thanks her, while she tells the class to put their feelings into their dances. Lillie and Snowy are the first to perform. Snowy uses its {{m|Powder Snow}} to make a ring of ice, it then skates around to showcase its elemental {{t|Ice}} typing. To finish off, Snowy performs a backflip to return to its starting position. Lillie curtsies while the crowd applaud the routine. Next is Lana, Popplio, along with her sisters [[Harper and Sarah]]. Popplio makes two balloons and the twins rush inside of them. Lana then has Popplio bounce onto the water balloons, which causes them to burst. Kiawe and Marowak perform a synchronized fire twirling display, which starts out confidently. However, the pair decide to quicken their paces, and Marowak again ignites Kiawe. Lana has Popplio put out the flames with its Bubble Beam, while Kukui reiterates his earlier fire hazard warning. Sophocles is next, and his {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} arrives in a motorised car. At his command, the vehicle transforms into a robot, with Charjabug as the body and {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} jumping in as the head. The amazing technological display impresses the crowd, but Kukui wonders when the dancing component will begin. Sophocles apologizes and admits that he didn't have the time to program those settings. | |||
Just as Ash is ready to perform, the lights flick off. Two spotlights reappear, one with a {{pkmn|Trainer}} silhouette for the students to stand under and the other with a [[Poké Ball]] one for their Pokémon. Thinking it is another guest appearance, everyone, except for Steenee who is too busy dancing, follow the voiceover's instructions and walk into their respective frames. Team Rocket, dressed in cabaret costume, performs a classical musical number to announces their arrival. The students are immediately angered by the trio's presence, but Meowth silences their quarrels. With a press of a button, Kukui, Moani and the students find themselves caged and separated from their now trapped Pokémon. Team Rocket's scheme is going off without a hitch, Jessie laughs and looks forward to creating the Team Rocket Dancers troupe. | |||
Though their boasts are soon interrupted by Steenee who goes on to tackle the bars with her sepals. James and Meowth are impressed that their captives managed to find a flaw in their plan, but Jessie scolds them. Meowth clicks another remote button, and the school’s basketball hoop is sent out and restrains Steenee. In the midst of their boasts, With Meowth’s information, Mallow commands Steenee to jump on the fragile tops of the cages to free everyone. Jessie and James glare at Meowth for his incompetence, and send him out to capture Steenee. At Lillie's command, Snowy uses Powder Snow on the floor which sends Meowth sliding into a wall. Steenee unleashes a fury of kicks on the cages top, which steadily glows and Kukui realizes that she is trying to learn a new move, {{m|Stomp}}. In a sparkling pink light, Steenee [[Evolution|evolves]] into a {{p|Tsareena}}. {{Rotom}} provides information on the new stage, which notes Tsareena's uses its powerful legs against its enemies. Meowth is suddenly pinned by Tsareena's leg. At Mallow's request she performs a {{m|Trop Kick}}, and Meowth is sent flying into a basketball net. Tsareena unleashes several powerful kicks which causes the cage seals to break and free everyone. Team Rocket soon find themselves outnumbered, but fortunately {{an|Bewear}} emerges in time to rescue them from defeat. | |||
Everyone congratulates Tsareena on its evolution and Kukui announces that they should all perform Tsareena's PokéDance. With a flick of its hair, Tsareena's {{m|Sweet Scent}} instantly attracts {{AP|Rowlet}}. Tsareena {{m|Double Slap}}s Rowlet into the air, followed by a kick. The series of attacks causes Rowlet to gain enough momentum and it performs a "Rowlaunch" which bowls Ash over. | |||
Back at Aina's Kitchen, Tsareena finds her old apron is now too small. Mallow offers to fix it up soon, while Abe smiles at the sight of the two getting along. | |||
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(Japanese: ダンスダンスで進化せんか？ Dance Dance in Evolution?) is the 82nd episode of the Sun & Moon series, and the 1,021st episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on July 19, 2018.
Plot
Professor Kukui breaks into a small dance to announce that he has arranged for his students to partake in a PokéDance. He explains that anything goes, with the main aim being to showcase a Pokémon’s individuality. His students are interested by the prospect, which Kukui explains will occur in three days. Team Rocket relish in their thriving honey-flavored donut van business. Jessie looks forward to a menu expansion and hopes to advertise the business through a signing-dancing commercial, while James notes that the money made will impress Team Rocket Headquarters. Team Rocket lower their heads to hide themselves as Mallow runs passed in search of Steenee.
Mallow soon catches up to her Pokémon who has wondered into Moani's stall again. Moani happily greets Steenee and gives her a Pecha Berry, Mallow apologizes and thanks Moani for the gift. Steenee spins around to thank Moani, who then informs Mallow that Steenee just communicated in Alola Hula, an ancient Alola dance. To demonstrate, Moani sends out Dori-chan, her Pa'u Style Oricorio. Mallow and Steenee soon follow Dori-chan's swaying movements, pulling in a crowd. The scene also captures Jessie’s attention, and James adds that Oricorio’s dance increases its Psychic powers. The crowd claps as Steenee and Dori-chan soon finish their street performance. Mallow is enthusiastic, and plans to have Steenee perform the Alola Hula at the upcoming PokéDance presentation. The pair thank Moani for sharing the dance with them, and they continue their shopping trip. Team Rocket eavesdrop on the conversation and soon set their sights on stealing the school student’s Pokemon during the PokéDance presentation.
At the Pokémon School, the students are in the midst of practice. Kukui commends Lillie’s tap routine, and suggests she could add a few moves to the performance. While Lana's water balloon dance with her Popplio is only half-done, Sophocles intends to enter both of his Pokemon and is busy typing something into his computer. Kiawe is accidently set alight by Marowak’s fire twirling, but Popplio’s Bubble Beam manages to extinguish the flames. Kukui’s attention turns to Ash, who showcases his Pokémon leaping into a totem pole formation. Torracat collapses under everyone’s weight, while Kukui is puzzled by the display. Meanwhile, Mallow and Steenee continue to practice their Alola Hula.
At Aina's Kitchen, Mallow's father walks into the kitchen to see Steenee performing the Alola Hula. Mallow explains that it is for her PokéDance project, so Abe offers to take over from the dishes duty to allow his daughter to concentrate. Mallow thanks him, and gives Steenee a cookie as a reward for her hard work. Meanwhile, Team Rocket have broken into the school overnight to set up their plot to steal all of the student's Pokémon.
The day of the PokéDance performances has arrived. Kukui asks if everyone is ready before presenting the group with the master of Alola Hula, none other than Dori-chan and Moani. Ash is surprised to see the fruit market woman, but he and is classmates are impressed by her Alola Hula performance. Kukui thanks her, while she tells the class to put their feelings into their dances. Lillie and Snowy are the first to perform. Snowy uses its Powder Snow to make a ring of ice, it then skates around to showcase its elemental Ice typing. To finish off, Snowy performs a backflip to return to its starting position. Lillie curtsies while the crowd applaud the routine. Next is Lana, Popplio, along with her sisters Harper and Sarah. Popplio makes two balloons and the twins rush inside of them. Lana then has Popplio bounce onto the water balloons, which causes them to burst. Kiawe and Marowak perform a synchronized fire twirling display, which starts out confidently. However, the pair decide to quicken their paces, and Marowak again ignites Kiawe. Lana has Popplio put out the flames with its Bubble Beam, while Kukui reiterates his earlier fire hazard warning. Sophocles is next, and his Charjabug arrives in a motorised car. At his command, the vehicle transforms into a robot, with Charjabug as the body and Togedemaru jumping in as the head. The amazing technological display impresses the crowd, but Kukui wonders when the dancing component will begin. Sophocles apologizes and admits that he didn't have the time to program those settings.
Just as Ash is ready to perform, the lights flick off. Two spotlights reappear, one with a Trainer silhouette for the students to stand under and the other with a Poké Ball one for their Pokémon. Thinking it is another guest appearance, everyone, except for Steenee who is too busy dancing, follow the voiceover's instructions and walk into their respective frames. Team Rocket, dressed in cabaret costume, performs a classical musical number to announces their arrival. The students are immediately angered by the trio's presence, but Meowth silences their quarrels. With a press of a button, Kukui, Moani and the students find themselves caged and separated from their now trapped Pokémon. Team Rocket's scheme is going off without a hitch, Jessie laughs and looks forward to creating the Team Rocket Dancers troupe.
Though their boasts are soon interrupted by Steenee who goes on to tackle the bars with her sepals. James and Meowth are impressed that their captives managed to find a flaw in their plan, but Jessie scolds them. Meowth clicks another remote button, and the school’s basketball hoop is sent out and restrains Steenee. In the midst of their boasts, With Meowth’s information, Mallow commands Steenee to jump on the fragile tops of the cages to free everyone. Jessie and James glare at Meowth for his incompetence, and send him out to capture Steenee. At Lillie's command, Snowy uses Powder Snow on the floor which sends Meowth sliding into a wall. Steenee unleashes a fury of kicks on the cages top, which steadily glows and Kukui realizes that she is trying to learn a new move, Stomp. In a sparkling pink light, Steenee evolves into a Tsareena. Rotom provides information on the new stage, which notes Tsareena's uses its powerful legs against its enemies. Meowth is suddenly pinned by Tsareena's leg. At Mallow's request she performs a Trop Kick, and Meowth is sent flying into a basketball net. Tsareena unleashes several powerful kicks which causes the cage seals to break and free everyone. Team Rocket soon find themselves outnumbered, but fortunately Bewear emerges in time to rescue them from defeat.
Everyone congratulates Tsareena on its evolution and Kukui announces that they should all perform Tsareena's PokéDance. With a flick of its hair, Tsareena's Sweet Scent instantly attracts Rowlet. Tsareena Double Slaps Rowlet into the air, followed by a kick. The series of attacks causes Rowlet to gain enough momentum and it performs a "Rowlaunch" which bowls Ash over.
Back at Aina's Kitchen, Tsareena finds her old apron is now too small. Mallow offers to fix it up soon, while Abe smiles at the sight of the two getting along.
Major events
- For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.
Debuts
Pokémon debuts
Characters
Humans
- Ash
- Lana
- Kiawe
- Lillie
- Sophocles
- Mallow
- Jessie
- James
- Professor Kukui
- Harper and Sarah
- Abe
- Moani
- Citizens
Pokémon
Who's That Pokémon?: Oricorio (Pa'u Style) (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)
- Marowak (Kiawe's; Alola Form)
- Vulpix (Lillie's; Alola Form; Snowy)
- Togedemaru (Sophocles's)
- Charjabug (Sophocles's)
- Steenee (Mallow's; evolves)
- Tsareena (Mallow's; newly evolved; debut)
- Oricorio (Moani's; Dori-chan; Pa'u Style)
- Pichu (Trainer's)
- Butterfree (Trainer's)
- Growlithe (Trainer's)
- Sableye (Trainer's)
- Bewear (anime)
- Pikipek (fantasy)
- Passimian (fantasy)
Trivia
- Poké Problem: What kind of strange lesson took place in today's episode?
- Host: Mallow
- Choices: PokéChorus, PokéMarathon, PokéDance, and PokéPommel Horse
- Answer: PokéDance
- The episode's title may be a reference to the game Dance Dance Revolution.
- Future Connection is used as an insert song when Steenee evolves.
- The ending animation is updated to include Mallow's Tsareena.
- Ash's Pikachu, Ash, Kiawe, Mallow, Lillie, Lana, and Sophocles narrate the preview for the next episode.
- Despite Moani having made her debut appearance in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!, 78 episodes ago, this is the first time when her name is mentioned.
- The dress that Moani wears during the PokéDance class is similar to the dresses work by Alolan Dancers in the games. Her dialogue also implies that she used to be one when she was younger.
- Similar to A Seasoned Search!, this episode features an evolution of Mallow's Pokémon, said Pokémon learning two new moves, and the anime debut of an Oricorio form.
- Steenee's evolution occurs under somewhat similar circumstances as her evolution from Bounsweet, with her being the only individual present not captured by Team Rocket and her evolving in order to save the others.
Errors
Dub edits
In other languages
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