How do they attempt to switch back in the finale?

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What Happens in the Finale

1. The Pod Quest and Betrayal Ollie and Ivy finally reach magical pods near the Great Waterfall that could flip them back to their original forms. But the twist: Boogle (the fishy ally) reveals he’s actually the Firewolf — the ancient villain who once shattered peace in the Valley. He destroys the remaining pods and severely injures Ivy.

2. Ollie’s Ultimate Transformation With Ivy gravely hurt and the Valley in crisis, Ollie returns to the first location where he was transformed — a hole tied to a dead Dzo. There, the spirit of the Dzo pleads with him to use a pod. Ollie uses it not just to restore his own form but to transform into a Dzo — gaining enough power to confront the Firewolf.

3. Battle and Sacrifice In the confrontation, Ollie-as-Dzo battles the Firewolf. The showdown’s true turning point comes when Ollie breaks the dam — which was central to the Valley’s division. Both Ollie and the Firewolf get swept away by the flood. At least Ollie is presumed dead by his friends and family in the chaos.

4. Restoration and Reunion Though the Valley mourns Ollie, the Dzo spirits return, revealing he has survived. He’s been restored to his original Pookoo form. Peace slowly returns: Pookoo and Javans begin reconnecting, trust rebuilds, and Ollie reunites with Ivy and his family. The Valley starts healing.

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If you want, I can go deeper into how this aligns with the film’s themes — the ending’s built not just on switching back, but on empathy, unity, and carrying parts of one another forward.