Japanese Title: Kapu-Bulul! Intense Lazy Training!!
Original Airdate: May 17, 2018
US Airdate: October 20, 2018
Seeking to calm Lycanroc in preparation for his Ula'ula trials, Ash seeks out the island's guardian, Tapu-Bulu.
- "I Know You Are in There Somewhere" Fight: Ash was successfully able to reach out to Lycanroc in its berserk state after reminding it of its time as a Rockruff and the bond betwen them.
- The Gods Must Be Lazy: Tapu-Bulu's modus operandi.