: Jessie, James, and Meowth are ordered back to Team Rocket Headquarters. In a heart-wrenching sequence, they part ways with their Alolan Pokémon—Mimikyu, Mareanie, Bewear, and Stufful—leaving them behind in Alola for their safety.
Have you watched Episode 146 of the Pokémon Sun & Moon dub? Share your favorite farewell moment in the comments below—was it Kukui’s speech, Lillie’s resolve, or Pikachu’s silent tears?
In the original Japanese version, the ending theme directly segues into a montage of every character’s future. The English dub replaces this with a new, original piano arrangement of the “Under the Alolan Moon” theme. While purists may grumble, the new score effectively heightens the sadness, making the final shot of Ash and Pikachu waving from the ferry ramp a certified tearjerker. Pokemon Sun and Moon -Dub- Episode 146
Many fans expected the final episodes of Sun & Moon to be dominated by the Kukui vs. Ash exhibition match (which actually occurs in Episode 145). However, Episode 146 is the emotional core. Here’s why:
so they can stay in Alola. They leave their Z-Power Ring with them and share a final, comedic farewell with A Surprising Finale Reveal : Jessie, James, and Meowth are ordered back
The dub script, adapted by (who also voiced multiple Pokémon like Meowth and James until his passing), stays remarkably faithful to the original Japanese tone while adding localized warmth that Western fans appreciate.
The episode opens with a serene morning in Alola. Ash wakes up in Professor Kukui’s house, looking at his Z-Ring and the trophy from the Manalo Conference. The weight of his decision is clear: he has decided to return to Pallet Town. Unlike previous series where Team Rocket would force a departure, this episode focuses entirely on emotional maturity. Share your favorite farewell moment in the comments
, cementing the "family" theme that carried the series for 146 episodes.
You prefer episodes with legendary battles or Team Rocket mottos (though even they get a touching, silent farewell at the harbor).