JN042

Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald! (Japanese: ソード&シールドⅠ 「まどろみの森」 Sword & Shield I - "") is the 42nd episode of Pokémon Journeys: The Series, and the 1,127th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on October 23, 2020 and in the United States on March 5, 2021.
==Blurb==
Ash and Goh return to Galar to investigate reports of Pokémon Dynamaxing in unusual locations. When their train stops due to fog, they disembark and get separated. Each of them has a strange encounter with a mysterious Pokémon, then falls asleep. After awakening, Ash arrives on the scene of a rampaging Gigantamax Centiskorch—and Leon shows up to defeat it! The two of them set off to stop the rest of the out-of-control Dynamax Pokémon. Meanwhile, Goh runs into Sonia, and they head to Turffield to check out some ruins that could be associated with the ongoing crisis. Although our heroes are on separate paths for now, their journey continues!
==Plot==
The Energy Plant in Galar has suffered damage after too many Galar particles were absorbed by its core. Macro Cosmos's Chairman Rose informs his secretary Oleana of the emergency. As she orders urgent repairs be done on the hangar, the Galar particles disperse into the air. Rose simply smiles, marvelling as the mysterious energy streaks across the night sky.
Meanwhile at the Cerise Laboratory, a mysterious reddish glow appears inside 's bag, coming from his Dynamax Band. Consulting Professor Cerise, Ash and Goh learn that Dynamax Bands are used by Trainers from the Galar region to Dynamax and Gigantamax their Pokémon. Goh recalls his previous encounters with the peculiar phenomena, adding that it is strange that Pokémon can only undergo Dynamax in either stadiums or the Wild Area. Chrysa and Ren add that recent reports have shown Dynamax occurring right across the Galar region. Ash wonders if his Dynamax Band glowing is at all related, to which Goh suggests they go on an investigative trip to Galar. The Professor agrees, sending the boys on a plane to Galar.
Aboard a train to Wedgehurst to meet Professor Cerise's friend Professor Magnolia, Ash and indulge in some Galar scones. The train ride comes to an unexpected stop due to some thick fog, and the train doors open to allow the passengers to stretch their legs while they wait. Goh's disappointment quickly subsides when a hungry tries to steal some scones. The boys run into the Slumbering Weald after Bunnelby, quickly losing sight of their target. Goh then spots it hopping by and manages to the Bunnelby, though he has become separated from Ash. While searching for Goh, Ash and Pikachu encounter . Ash tries to scan it with his Rotom Phone, however the Legendary Pokémon isn't registered in the Pokédex database. Similarly, Goh has a mysterious encounter of his own, meeting . Ash tries to battle Zacian, but Pikachu's goes through it. Goh, meanwhile tries to catch Zamazenta for himself, but the goes through as well. Goh has try an attack, but it doesn't affect Zamazenta. Both Zacian and Zamazenta let out a haunting howl, enveloping the area in a thicker fog. Goh wakes up to find himself alone in the Slumbering Weald and Ash is still nowhere to be seen. He tries calling him on the Rotom Phone, but Ash doesn’t answer. The train horn sounds, so Goh and his Pokémon rush for it, only to miss the now departing train. 
Next, Goh spots several streaking stars across the sky, noting they look a lot like the ones seen when a Pokémon Dynamaxes. A car suddenly pulls up, and a familiar face, Sonia takes a moment to observe the strange stars. She then turns to see Goh standing there, much to her surprise. Ash and Pikachu wake up in the Slumbering Weald, and as they decide to head back for the train to meet Goh, they also spot the mysterious stars in the sky.
In a small town, one of the stars strikes Centy, a belonging to father and daughter Doug and Eva. Centy undergoes a fearsome transformation into a Gigantamax Centiskorch before destroying a building with a . The news of Dynamax sightings across Galar has also reached Oleana and Rose, however Rose is undeterred, noting that a few casualties are inevitable and that the future must be the main priority. 
Ash runs into town, perplexed by the sight of a Gigantamax Centiskorch outside a stadium or the Wild Area. He decides to confront it himself, ignoring Doug's advice to stay safe. Ash orders Pikachu and his to help calm Centy down. An wraps around Centy's face before Riolu scores a direct hit with . Centy, however, breaks through the web and prepares to launch a . Ash adds to the battle for a triple combo of alongside Pikachu's Electroweb and Riolu using Vacuum Wave again. The attacks cancel each other out while the Gigantamax Centiskorch still stands. Centiskorch prepares to unleash another devastating G-Max Centiferno, leading Ash and his team to scramble to safety. and his fly onto the scene, striking the Gigantamax Centiskorch with a . Ash is glad to see some support arrive, and Leon decides to handle the situation by himself. A final blow of reverts Centy to its previously friendly self and ends the chaos. Eva rushes to hug her dear friend, while Doug thanks Ash for helping save Centy. The unexpected arrival of Leon also receives much praise from the townspeople. Leon stays humble and proclaims that he will be investigating the recent rise in Dynamax Pokémon. As he prepares to leave to fight other Dynamax events, Ash pleads with the Champion to let him help. The glint of confidence convinces Leon to relent, so Ash aboards his Dragonite and follows Leon and Charizard to the next battle.
Thanks to Sonia, Goh is also making progress. Goh then remembers to give Ash another call, and this time Ash picks up. Ash reveals that so much has happened and that he is now assisting Leon with defeating the Dynamax Pokémon. Goh replies that he and Sonia are traveling to the Turffield geoglyph, hoping that it might be somehow connected to the outbreak of Dynamax energy across Galar. Goh tells Ash that they will meet up when they can. As a dark red cloud appears overhead, Ash hangs up the phone as he and Leon prepare to take on their next opponent – a Dynamax .
==Major events==
* and Goh travel to Galar again to meet Professor Magnolia.
* Goh a .
* Ash and Goh get separated.
* Ash and Goh encounter and , respectively, for the first time.
* Goh tries to catch Zamazenta, but fails.
* Goh meets Sonia again and heads to Turffield with her.
* Ash meets again and joins him in stopping rampaging Dynamax Pokémon.
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* Oleana
* Oleana's subordinate
====Pokémon debuts====
* (Gigantamax)
* (; )
* (; )
==Characters==
===Humans===
* 
* Goh
* Professor Cerise
* Ren
* Chrysa
* Professor Magnolia (photo)
* 
* Raihan (flashback)
* Rose
* Sonia
* Oleana
* Doug and Eva
* 
** Oleana's subordinate
* Townspeople
===Pokémon===
* ()
* ()
* ()
* ()
* ()
* (; new)
* (Professor Cerise's; Rotom Phone; ×2)
* (; Red Gyarados; Dynamax; flashback)
* (; Gigantamax; Gigantamax in a flashback)
* (Raihan's; Gigantamax; flashback)
* (Doug's; Centy; Gigantamax; debut)
* (Trainer's)
* (Trainer's)
* (; ; debut)
* (; ; debut)
* (Gigantamax; flashback)
* (Dynamax)
==Trivia==
* Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!: 
* This episode begins the four-episode arc.
* This and the next three episodes use a stylized title card segment. The design is also kept in the dub.
* and Goh read the title card for this episode.
* Despite debuting over 300 episodes earlier and playing a major role throughout Pokémon the Series: XY, this is the first time has received a Pokédex entry in the . 
* This episode premiered the same day The Crown Tundra was released for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
* There is no Dare da? or Who's That Pokémon? segment in this episode. The same is true for the other episodes in the Sword and Shield arc.
** This is the first episode without a Who's That Pokémon? segment since Lights! Camera! Pika!.
* Goh, Rose, Professor Magnolia, Ash, and all narrate the preview for the next episode.
===Errors===
* When Goh shows a picture of Professor Magnolia and Professor Cerise, his fingernails disappear when the camera zooms out.
===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting Rose, Oleana, Energy Plant, and Slumbering Weald's names are edited out.
==In other languages==
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Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura
Category:Episodes storyboarded by Noriaki Saitō
Category:Episodes directed by Fumihiro Ueno
Category:Episodes animated by Takashi Shinohara
Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon
Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears
Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears
de:Schwert und Schild: Schlummerwald!
es:EP1131
fr:LV042
it:EP042
ja:新無印編第42話
zh:宝可梦 旅途 第42集