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Recap / Pokemon S 22 E 28 The One That Didnt Get Away

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Japanese Title: Suiren Fishes a Kyogre!?

Original Airdate: May 5, 2019

US Airdate: September 7, 2019

The Pokémon School class is fishing off a reef when Ash and Lana come across the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre being chased by hunters.


  • Call-Back: Ash's experiences with Pokémon hunters is references in this episode as he tells Lana about who they are and what they do.
  • Cassandra Truth: Lana's always lying about hooking huge catches, so the rest of the class are skeptical of her claim...until Primarina greets them.
  • Continuity Nod: Ash would know what Pokemon Hunters do, having a recurring villain with that title in Sinnoh. The captions name this one Hunter D as a further nod to Hunter J.
    • Lana got one of Misty's personal lures as a gift from her, calling back to how they've been keeping in touch.
  • Determinator: Lana refused to give up on helping Kyogre when it was poisoned and hunted by Pokémon hunters.
  • Magic Music: Primarina uses its song to calm Kyogre down enough to reel in.
  • Theme Music Powerup: In the Japanese version, "Future Connection" plays as Lana and Primarina make their last shot at reeling in Kyogre.
  • Took a Level in Badass: Brionne evolves into Primarina.

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