The award ceremony is abruptly interrupted when an opens above the arena, releasing a Guzzlord. The panic escalates as two more of these ravenous Ultra Beasts—including rare "Shiny" white versions—appear at different locations across Manalo Island.
A significant portion of the episode focuses on the crafting of Ash’s new Z-Ring. The narrative emphasizes the tradition of Alola, explaining that a Z-Ring must be carved from a specific Apricorn tree.
The battle is a masterclass in animation. The two Lycanroc exchange blows using: