Japanese Title: Shining Love! Spinning Bevenom!!
Original Airdate: March 22, 2018
US Airdate: August 25, 2018
Poipole can't get Pikachu out of its mind.
Ash finds what appears to be an unknown Pokémon, which unbeknownst to him has been casing him and Pikachu for quite some time. Things take a turn when
This episode contains examples of the following tropes:
- Accidental Tickle Torture: Everytime Poipole cuddles with Pikachu, this is Pikachu's reaction.
- Because You Were Nice to Me: Poipole decided to go with Ash as it was really grateful that he saved it from Team Rocket and was amazed when he showed it how PokéBalls work, although it also wanted to be with Pikachu.
- Cuddle Bug: Poipole is super affectionate. Especially with Pikachu.
- So Proud of You: When Ash comes in to rescue Poipole from Team Rocket, Meowth takes a second to appreciate Litten having evolved into Torracat.
- A Twinkle in the Sky: Team Rocket actually dishes this out for once, with Mimikyu using Wood Hammer to knock a snooping (or hungry) Rowlet away.
- What the Hell, Hero?: Pikachu is none too happy when Poipole envenoms Rowlet, though to be fair Rowlet did attack Poipole first. Poipole figures it out, and frantically tries to help.
