The Forest Champion! May 2026

In its debut episode, titled "The Forest Champion!," the Pokémon Hawlucha is introduced not just as a fighter, but as a sovereign protector.

Much like the Greek goddess Athena and her owl, a true champion of the woods is often associated with "insight that does not depend on light" and the ability to "see beyond the surface". The Forest Champion!

Hawlucha gained its title after defeating a Machamp that previously ruled the woods. Unlike a tyrant, it uses its strength to protect weaker forest dwellers from bullies like Ursaring. In its debut episode, titled "The Forest Champion