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Pokémon: Sun & Moon: Ultra Adventures

49 episodes Premiered Oct 5, 2017 Updated Oct 4, 2026

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Produce a JSON object for "Pokémon" Season 21. Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points). Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets in the prose (though the primer is an array). Output valid JSON only. Input Data: TMDB Synopsis: Ash dreams of Solgaleo and L

Previously on Pokémon

Season 21 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ When Ash sees the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala in a dream, he makes a promise to them.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Produce a JSON object for "Pokémon" Season 21.
Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets in the prose (though the primer is an array). Output valid JSON only.
Input Data:
TMDB Synopsis: Ash dreams of Solgaleo and Lunala and makes a promise, but forgets it upon waking. A Pokémon named Nebby might help him remember. Ash, Pikachu, and students from the Pokémon School explore the Aether Foundation, an organization for Pokémon conservation and care. The foundation may not be as innocent as it seems. Ash and friends must work together to protect people and Pokémon against a mysterious power.
Source [1]: General info.
Source [2]: Ash Ketchum's quest to be the greatest Pokémon trainer by catching Pokémon and challenging leagues. Pikachu is his partner.
Source [3]: Ash's journey started on his 10th birthday with Pikachu.
Source [4]: Streaming info.
Source [5]: Franchise info.
Drafting Overview:
Ash Ketchum experiences a dream featuring the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala, during which he makes a specific promise. However, upon waking, he is unable to recall the details of this commitment. A strange Pokémon known as Nebby may assist him in recovering his lost memory. Alongside Pikachu, Ash and his fellow students from the Pokémon School investigate the Aether Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to the conservation and care of Pokémon. While the foundation presents itself as a benevolent entity, it may not be as innocent as it appears to be. As Ash and his friends explore this organization, they must work together to protect the people and Pokémon they care about. They face a mysterious power unlike anything they have ever encountered before. This season follows the group as they navigate the complexities of the Aether Foundation and attempt to safeguard their companions and the environment from this unknown threat while seeking to uncover the truth behind Ash's forgotten promise and the nature of the mysterious power.
Word Count Check:
"Ash Ketchum experiences a dream featuring the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala, during which he makes a specific promise. However, upon waking, he is unable to recall the details of this commitment. A strange Pokémon known as Nebby may assist him in recovering his lost memory. Alongside Pikachu, Ash and his fellow students from the Pokémon School investigate the Aether Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to the conservation and care of Pokémon

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Season 21 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 21: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (45): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S21·E1 Mytharc

A Dream Encounter!

Oct 5, 2017 · 23 min

A vivid dream has set our hero on a mission to find out its true meaning!

S21·E3 Core

Deceiving Appearances!

Oct 19, 2017 · 23 min

While our heroes explore one part of Aether Paradise, Team Rocket is busy exploring another!

S21·E4 Core

A Masked Warning!

Oct 26, 2017 · 23 min

Ash and his friends are off on another big adventure, thanks to Nebby's amazing powers!

S21·E5 Core

Night of a Thousand Poses!

Nov 2, 2017 · 23 min

A sleepover at Professor Kukui's house sets the stage for fun, friendship, and unexpected adventure!

S21·E6 Core

Mission: Total Recall!

Nov 9, 2017 · 23 min

Lillie is on a mission to put her past behind her once and for all!

S21·E7 Core

Faba's Revenge!

Nov 16, 2017 · 23 min

Although Faba's original sinister plot has been foiled, he isn't about to give up on his dream!

S21·E8 Core

Family Determination!

Nov 23, 2017 · 23 min

Lusamine has been captured by an Ultra Beast and swept away through an Ultra Wormhole, but everyone is determined to get her back safely!

S21·E9 Core

Revealing the Stuff of Legend!

Nov 30, 2017 · 23 min

Our heroes are determined to rescue Lusamine, and help is coming from unexpected and astounding sources!

S21·E10 Core

Rescuing the Unwilling!

Dec 7, 2017 · 23 min

Our heroes are determined to rescue Lusamine from inside the Ultra Wormhole, but Lusamine has other ideas!

S21·E11 Core

10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!

Dec 14, 2017 · 23 min

Our heroes are doing everything they can to save Lusamine from an Ultra Beast...while Lusamine is doing everything she can to stop them!

S21·E12 Core

The Professors' New Adventure!

Dec 21, 2017 · 23 min

Professors Kukui and Burnet are getting married, and our heroes know just what to do to help!

S21·E13 Core

Let Sleeping Pokémon Lie!

Dec 28, 2017 · 23 min

Our heroes are wondering about Komala's sleep patterns when they're interrupted by a familiar visitor!

S21·E14 Core

The Dex Can't Help It!

Jan 11, 2018 · 23 min

Rotom Dex embarks on an electrifying journey-whether it wants to or not!

S21·E15 Core

Fighting Back the Tears!

Jan 18, 2018 · 23 min

n accidental encounter with the past puts the present and future in jeopardy!

S21·E17 Core

Getting a Jump on the Competition!

Feb 1, 2018 · 23 min

A trip to Mount Lanakila gives our heroes the opportunity to learn and grow in ways they hadn't imagined!

S21·E18 Core

A Mission of Ultra Urgency!

Feb 8, 2018 · 23 min

The appearance of another Ultra Beast compels our heroes to take on new roles-and take charge!

S21·E19 Core

Acting True to Form!

Feb 15, 2018 · 23 min

An unexpected appearance by a cunning visitor is turning Team Rocket's world on its head!

S21·E20 Core

Pushing the Fiery Envelope!

Feb 22, 2018 · 23 min

The appearance of a popular Alolan battling duo brings out some surprising fiery determination!

S21·E22 Core

Turning Heads and Training Hard!

Mar 8, 2018 · 23 min

A visit by a surprise Pokémon School graduate dazzles our heroes with the stuff of legends!

S21·E23 Core

Smashing with Sketch!

Mar 15, 2018 · 23 min

Pokémon School graduate Ilima teaches our heroes about an activity that's near and dear to his heart!

S21·E24 Core

Love at First Twirl!

Mar 22, 2018 · 23 min

Our heroes are about to welcome an unexpected addition into the family-unexpected in so many delightful ways!

S21·E25 Core

Real Life...Inquire Within!

Apr 5, 2018 · 23 min

Nurse Joy is feeling a bit under the weather today, but we know just the heroes to help her out!

S21·E26 Mytharc

Rise and Shine, Starship!

Apr 12, 2018 · 23 min

A potential disaster threatens the future of the Alola region, but the Ultra Guardians are ready, willing, and able to deal with it!

S21·E27 Core

The Young Flame Strikes Back!

Apr 19, 2018 · 23 min

The survival of Kiawe's family farm may be at stake, but our heroes are up to the challenge!

S21·E28 Core

Dewpider Ascending!

Apr 26, 2018 · 23 min

There are lots of interesting Pokémon for our heroes to discover in Alola, and the one they meet today is no exception!

S21·E29 Core

Sours for the Sweet!

Apr 26, 2018 · 23 min

There's a big baking competition coming up in Alola, and a surprising participant is joining in on the fun!

S21·E31 Core

Tough Guy Trials!

May 10, 2018 · 23 min

A series of smaller trials line the pathway to Ash's goal-a grand trial!

S21·E32 Core

Some Kind of Laziness!

May 17, 2018 · 23 min

Ash is determined to train with Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Bulu is determined to be as unpredictable as ever!

S21·E33 Core

A Battle Hand-Off!

May 24, 2018 · 23 min

Ash and Pikachu are all set for their pre-trial rematch against the island kahuna, but Nanu has a different idea!

S21·E34 Core

Guiding an Awakening!

May 31, 2018 · 23 min

Ash's grand trial on Ula'ula Island is in full swing, and the kahuna has lots of twists and turns in store for the battle!

S21·E35 Core

Twirling with a Bang!

Jun 7, 2018 · 23 min

The Ultra Guardians are being called upon again, but this time, they're on double duty!

S21·E36 Core

Showering the World with Love!

Jun 14, 2018 · 23 min

Our heroes are stargazing, little suspecting the spectacle that awaits them in the night sky!

S21·E37 Core

Not Caving Under Pressure!

Jun 28, 2018 · 23 min

A surprising show of determination leads to a happy outcome for many-in many different ways!

S21·E38 Core

A Young Royal Flame Ignites!

Jul 5, 2018 · 23 min

The Battle Royal Dome is ablaze with battling excitement, but this time the Masked Royal has a little help!

S21·E40 Core

Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!

Jul 26, 2018 · 23 min

When Faba appoints himself professor for the day at the Pokémon School, an unexpected event shows that big adventures can come in small packages!

S21·E41 Core

The Shape of Love to Come!

Aug 2, 2018 · 23 min

Our heroes have met an astoundingly talented artist, but there's much more to her and her partner than meets the eye!

S21·E42 Core

The Long Vault Home!

Aug 9, 2018 · 23 min

Another Ultra Beast has made its way to Alola, and the Ultra Guardians have an ultra-gigantic mission on their hands!

S21·E43 Core

I Choose Paradise!

Aug 16, 2018 · 23 min

Everybody's looking forward to a relaxing day at a health spa, although a few secretly have different plans!

S21·E45 Core

Full Moon and Many Arms!

Aug 30, 2018 · 23 min

A mysterious creature has emerged from an Ultra Wormhole and now appears to be threatening Alola, but our heroes are ready to do anything they can to help!

S21·E46 Core

The Prism Between Light and Darkness!

Sep 6, 2018 · 23 min

Our heroes are on a mission to rescue Solgaleo from UB Black's clutches, and what a mission it is turning out to be!

S21·E47 Core

Securing the Future!

Sep 13, 2018 · 23 min

The Ultra Guardians are on a mission to save Poipole's world, and everyone and everything depends on them!

S21·E48 Mytharc

A Plethora of Pikachu!

Oct 7, 2018 · 23 min

The rumors are true, and our heroes can't pika-believe what they find!

S21·E49 Mytharc

Turning the Other Mask!

Oct 14, 2018 · 23 min

It's time for the Masked Royal to face his old rival in the ring, but first, there are a few obstacles to be dealt with!

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