Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 140 -

The episode begins with the award ceremony where is crowned the champion of the Manalo Conference. This triumph is cut short when an Ultra Wormhole opens directly above the stadium, releasing a Guzzlord.

Opinions on the episode are mixed, largely depending on whether viewers prioritized spectacle or narrative depth: Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 140

However, some detractors argue that the Alola League was "easier" because it included first-time trainers and lacked an Elite Four. But most fans counter this by pointing out that Ash defeated Professor Kukui—a champion-level trainer—immediately after, proving his victory was no fluke. The episode begins with the award ceremony where

As Ash and the Masked Royal struggle against one of the Guzzlord, help arrives from an unexpected place: But most fans counter this by pointing out

To understand the weight of Episode 140, one must understand the context in which it takes place. By this point in the series (specifically Episodes 138 and 139), the narrative had shifted from the joyous victory of the Manalo Conference to a crisis of apocalyptic proportions. The Ultra Beast Guzzlord had appeared, threatening to devour the entire Alola region.