The opening begins with a low camera view of Ash and Pikachu running along the beach. Their footprints are quickly washed away as a wave rolls in. It then cuts to scenes of the clouds quickly rolling over the island and of two Passimian running through a lush jungle with a Pikipek nearby. Finally, the sun rises over the ocean and the series logo appears.
Poipole is shown in a world of darkness until it notices a beam of light. The next shot shows Poipole racing through an Ultra Wormhole which eventually leads it to Alola. Poipole is then seen exploring multiple lights in its new world, such as a traffic light and a lantern, until it collapses on the roof of the Pokémon School, where it looks up to see Ash and Kiawe having a battle. It becomes engrossed in the light from Pikachu's Thunderbolt. It rushes towards Ash and Pikachu in excitement, who turn around and greet it with a smile.
Ash, his classmates, and their Pokémon are shown excitedly heading towards the Pokémon School, but then turn around to the camera and cheer. Ash and his classmates are then seen heading up an elevator and take off on their Ride Pokémon as the Ultra Guardians. They find themselves in front of several Ultra Beasts, who menacingly look down on them. Despite the threat, the Ultra Guardians are full of confidence as their Pokémon all cheer. The next scene is a series of colored sketches of Ash, his classmates, Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet, Team Rocket, Gladion, and their respective Pokémon. Finally, Ash and his classmates are seen at the Pokémon School, where they watch the sunset, as Toucannon and its flock fly by.
The light beaming through is the starting signal I want to change something, so I dashed on without a thought Wandering alone into this world But I've found it, a piece of the dream that I've been looking for I choose you!
Future connection, let's start from a new today Oh oh! Going ultra, the sky clears with vibrant colors Future connection, it feels tense but that's cool Oh oh! If we join our hands, look at how brilliantly you shine
The light beaming through is the starting signal These tiny palms holding on tight A ticklish heart stuffed into the bag I want to change something, so I dashed on without a thought
Wandering alone into this world But I've found it, a piece of the dream that I've been looking for
I choose you!
Future connection, let's start from a new today, oh oh! Going ultra, the sky clears with vibrant colors Future connection, it feels tense but that's cool, oh oh! If we join our hands, look at how brilliantly you shine
As long as I breathe and never turn back We'll get there, but we're still at the starting line The road continues on from here, so relax Our dreams are endless
Because you're here
Future connection, let's explore the unknown world It's a miracle, the sky clears with vibrant colors Future connection, it's alright if you stumble and fall If we join our hands, look at how brilliantly you shine
On the way to our dreams, but what's ahead is still unknown But to be honest, I'm scared Important friends and important times Seem to pass by and disappear Our dreams seem to always be so far away Can we still go? Someday From here on out, I want to laugh with you
Future connection, i'm so glad to have met you Let's head on to the unexplored tomorrow!
Future connection, let's start from a new today Going ultra, the sky clears with vibrant colors Future connection, it feels tense but that's cool Anytime, look at how brilliantly you shine
Ash and his friends watching the sunset (SM061-SM082)
Ash and his friends watching the sunset, with Tsareena (SM083-SM090)
Errors
In the original variant of this opening, during the elevator scene, Sophocles's Charjabug is depicted without irises.
Despite being replaced by Tsareena in other scenes, Mallow's Steenee still appears on the sidelines during the scene where Poipole watches Pikachu and Turtonator battle.
Several scenes where Mallow's Tsareena appears portray it with white arms.
