You won't believe who became the Pokemon World Champion!!

You may already be aware that Pokemon Journeys aired episode 132 recently, where the PWC Masters 8 Tournament finally concluded.

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[{"selector":"#anim-e71f4a76-5245-4b37-bcbd-c690a9ab426d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-76f6bc78-24e8-4d79-afc1-e7d9ca89dc9d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fba52d86-3af3-4218-a47b-dcabf0e11520","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 177.05761%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The episode was a sold 9/10 and possibly the best Pokemon episode ever. It filled us with emotions and the adrenaline rush was there. It will surely make your heart skip a beat. Click here to learn more!!