: Some reviewers felt the episode leaned too heavily into "Lillie favoritism," making her the "superstar" at the expense of other characters like Kiawe, who some felt had more impressive stunts.
The episode received mixed reviews from the community, largely depending on the viewer's appreciation for character-driven "filler" content versus plot progression. :
: Much of the episode focuses on Lillie and her partner, Snowy (Alolan Vulpix). Lillie works to overcome her fear of heights while training for the competition. Pokemon Sun and Moon (Dub) Episode 60
: Some viewers found the animation "lazy" in certain sections and noted that the plot felt formulaic compared to more high-stakes episodes in the series.
: The segments involving Hala and his Crabrawler's evolution were criticized as slow and potentially unnecessary, taking time away from what could have been more thorough training scenes for Lillie. : Some reviewers felt the episode leaned too
The English dub of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon Episode 60 is titled (originally aired in Japanese as "Lillie Soars Through the Air! The PokéSled Jump Tournament!!"). It is widely considered a "slice-of-life" or filler episode that serves as a lighthearted bridge before the start of a major new story arc. Plot Summary
Watch a community review of the episode for more detailed analysis of Lillie's character arc and the tournament highlights: Lillie works to overcome her fear of heights
The episode follows Ash and his classmates as they visit .