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Rising Volt Tacklers

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{{Team Infobox
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|logo=Brave Olivine Logo.png
|image=Rising Volt Tacklers.png
|caption=Members of the Rising Volt Tacklers
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|leader=[[Roy]] (currently) [[Friede]] (formerly)
|leadername=Commander
|region=Worldwide
|admins=[[Captain Pikachu]]
|adminname=Second-in-command
|targets=[[Liko]], the [[Explorers]], the [[Six Heroes]], [[Naranja Academy]], [[Area Zero]], [[Pericarp Town]], [[Laqua]], [[Blueberry Academy]]
|epnum=HZ001
|hideout=The [[Brave Olivine]]
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|border color={{electric color}}
|background color={{electric color light}}
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The '''Rising Volt Tacklers''' (Japanese: '''ライジングボルテッカーズ''' ''Rising Volteccers'') is a team of adventurers featured in {{aniseries|HZ}}, led by [[Friede]] and, after his disappearance and the team's reformation, [[Roy]]. The Rising Volt Tacklers travel around the {{pkmn|world}} aboard their airship and base of operations, the [[Brave Olivine]]. After [[Liko]] and Roy joined the team, their main mission became to find and gather the [[Six Heroes]], which led them to cross paths with the [[Explorers]].

With Friede's disappearance and the Explorers framing them as the villains, the Rising Volt Tacklers temporarily disbanded following the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', but were rebirthed by Roy in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', a year later, now with the goal of stopping the Explorers' plans and clearing their name to the public. In [[HZ136]], they finally succeeded in their efforts.

==History==
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===Pre-series===
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers formed.png|thumb|250px|The formation of the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
Sometime prior to the events of the series, the [[Pokémon Professor]] [[Friede]], who quit his job at [[Exceed]], was [[fishing]] in the [[Paldea]] [[region]] with his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} and his former mentor [[Ludlow]]. Friede met up with a teacher of his, [[Lucca]], who wanted him to meet someone. Upon meeting a {{pkmn2|wild}} [[Captain Pikachu|Pikachu]] trying to fly, Friede decided to do research on him and tried to befriend the {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}}. Although he failed to befriend {{P|Pikachu}}, Friede didn't give up as he offered the Mouse Pokémon some food. Eventually, Friede decided to fly up to sky to see why Pikachu wanted to fly, realizing that he wanted to see the horizons. Seeing Pikachu falling, Friede and Charizard saved him, winning his friendship. Friede asked Pikachu to be his partner, which he accepted. Later, Friede asked Ludlow if he can have his boat and was okay with it. The two arrived in [[Slateport City]] in [[Hoenn]] where Friede met up with his childhood friend [[Orla]] and asked her to turn Ludlow's boat into an airship. Through her help, the boat turned into the [[Brave Olivine]] and the four of them formed the Rising Volt Tacklers. Also, Friede decided to [[nickname]] his partner Captain Pikachu.

Later, the four of them met [[Murdock]], [[Wy-Yes]], and [[Mollie]] as they joined the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Wy-Yes eventually decided to leave the team in order to become a journalist for {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}}. Sometime after Wy-Yes left, Murdock's niece [[Dot]] (who is a well-known streamer known as Nidothing) joined the Rising Volt Tacklers. During their adventures, the Rising Volt Tacklers had various Pokémon from all the different regions settle in with them when they decided to make the Brave Olivine their home. One day, Friede was contacted by Lucca, who was reached out by her mother, [[Diana]], as she asked him to bring her daughter [[Liko]], who was attending [[Indigo Academy]] in the [[Kanto]] region, to Paldea and protect her during the journey there.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers vs Explorers.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Friede]] facing the [[Explorers]] for the first time]]
The Rising Volt Tacklers debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. They first appeared looking for Liko at Indigo Academy, but they failed to find her because all the students were wearing the same uniforms. Despite this, they decided to try again in finding Liko during the school break with Friede going back to Indigo Academy by himself in order to find her. When Liko clashed with the members of the [[Explorers]], Friede appeared to help her. After nearly getting hit by {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}'s {{m|Psycho Cut}}, Liko and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} were protected by the power of her mysterious pendant.

In the [[HZ002|following episode]], Friede took Liko to the Rising Volt Tacklers' airship, where she had her first interaction with the rest of the group. Before Liko could ask more about them, the ship was intercepted by members of the Explorers and another battle between Friede and [[Amethio]] ensued. After Liko almost gave herself to the Explorers, her Sprigatito unleashed a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the force field around the Wing Deck, but got blown overboard in the process, allowing Amethio to capture her before fleeing with his group.

In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Friede revealed that Liko's mother hired the Rising Volt Tacklers to protect her. The group went to the city where the Explorers were last seen, and [[Murdock's Rockruff]] managed to smell Sprigatito's scent in [[Onia]]. Friede, Liko, and Rockruff chased her back to their temporary base, where Friede engaged Amethio again in a battle to allow for Liko and Rockruff to find where Sprigatito was held captive. After being reunited with her Pokémon, Liko decided to trust in the Rising Volt Tacklers and became part of the group, whose next destination was Paldea.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers meet Black Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers meet the [[Black Rayquaza]] for the first time]]
[[HZ004|Throughout]] their [[HZ005|journey]] to get Liko to Paldea, the Rising Volt Tacklers met a boy named [[Roy]] on an [[Roy's hometown|island]] in Kanto as he helped them repair their ship. Roy [[HZ006|eventually]] decided to join the Rising Volt Tacklers on their adventures, after forming a bond with a {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} that lived with them as he became his first Pokémon and an encounter with a [[Black Rayquaza]] that came out of his [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. The Rising Volt Tacklers helped Liko and Roy become [[HZ007|better at Pokémon battles]]. In addition, Liko and Roy learned of the existence of Dot (who was hiding in her room from the rest of the crew and Liko and Roy up until that point) as they [[HZ008|attempted]] to make friends with her.

In ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived in Paldea. After Friede failed to reach Liko's mother, they decided to head over to her house as [[Alex]], her father, was home. However, Liko overheard Alex talking to Friede, as he expressed how worried he was about her being on her own and expressed a desire for her to attend school in Paldea. Liko decided to head back to the ship for the night, but was not able to fall sleep. Through Orla and Mollie's advice and a drawing Dot made for her, Liko made up her mind as she left the ship to go back home to tell Alex her decision. Upon arriving home, Liko told her father that she wanted to continue traveling with the Rising Volt Tacklers and attend online classes at the Indigo Academy, which he understood and accepted her decision.
[[File:Liko and Roy with Arboliva.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Liko]] and [[Roy]] with [[Lucius's Arboliva]]]]
Following a lead from Alex and [[Brassius]] about the Black Rayquaza, the Rising Volt Tacklers [[HZ011|investigated]] [[Arboliva's Forest]] where they met a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} that had another Ancient Poké Ball and saw the damage that a forest fire caused to it. The Rising Volt Tacklers worked together to restore the forest and eventually witnessed Liko's pendant reveal an [[Pagogo|unknown Pokémon]], which showed her and Roy a vision. After Arboliva decided to join them, Liko and Roy discovered that it and the Black Rayquaza belonged to [[Lucius]], the Ancient Adventurer. Friede also found out about this through Lucca as she told him that she knew the legend thanks to her mother. Liko [[HZ012|decided]] to meet with her grandmother in [[Galar]] to learn more about her pendant.

However, [[HZ013|before]] they could set off for Galar, they were ambushed by [[Spinel]] of the Explorers who was able to steal [[HZ014|Liko's pendant]] by using his {{p|Beheeyem}} to put her in a trance, which led her to lose part of her [[HZ015|memory]]. While most of the crew was searching for Liko, Dot had some help in streamer and [[Levincia]] [[Gym Leader]] {{an|Iono}} in finding her. Dot decided to leave the airship in order to find Liko, causing Roy to finally meet her in person. Meanwhile, Liko was able to recover the memories she lost while under Beheeyem's trance and met up with Roy and Dot, meeting the latter for the first time. After reuniting with Friede, Liko realized that her pendant was stolen, so the Rising Volt Tacklers made a plan to get it back from Spinel. Dot officially became a [[HZ016|Pokémon Trainer]] with the {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} that have been living with the Rising Volt Tacklers as her first Pokémon. After they managed to get Liko's pendant back from Spinel, the Rising Volt Tacklers set off for the Galar region.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers vs Moltres.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers battling [[Lucius's Moltres]]]]
During [[HZ017|their]] [[HZ018|journey]] to Galar, the younger members became curious as to how Captain Pikachu was able to fly during a battle against Roy's Fuecoco and {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}}. After failing to get an answer from Friede, Liko, Roy, and Dot asked the rest of the members, but no luck. However, their question did get the rest of the members curious as well, turning to Friede for answers. Although he was reluctant to answer their question, Friede decided to tell them as to how he met Captain Pikachu and the formation of the Rising Volt Tacklers. In ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived in Galar. They decided that their first stop was at [[Motostoke]] before heading to [[Hammerlocke]] by train.

However, [[HZ020|after hearing from]] [[Kabu]] that he saw the Black Rayquaza flying to the west of Motostoke, they [[HZ021|decided]] to take a detour to the [[Galar Mine]]. Here, Liko, Roy, and Friede [[HZ022|encountered]] the Explorers again and they battle them. However, a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball arrived and attacked them, which led to Captain Pikachu getting injured. Fortunately, Liko and Roy managed to bring Captain Pikachu out of the mine while Friede continued his battle against Amethio. [[HZ023|After recovering]] at the Motostoke's [[Pokémon Center]], Liko and Roy reunited with Friede and the three of them decided to confront Moltres again in order to calm it down. Through their teamwork, they were able to do it. After Terapagos reappeared, they saw a vision and Moltres decided to join them, returning to its Ancient Poké Ball. However, Terapagos didn't return to its pendant form, as {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}} sensed its presence and revealed it to her Trainer. Friede hid Terapagos while he, Liko, and Roy decided to take it to the Brave Olivine.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers meet Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers properly meeting [[Pagogo|Terapagos]]]]
[[HZ024|After showing the rest of their teammates Terapagos]], Liko, Roy, and Friede headed for Hammerlocke to find the [[ancient castle]] that Diana was at. Through her {{p|Squawkabilly}}, they were able to meet with Diana, who explained her past and the history of Terapagos. However, they were ambushed by the Explorers, who followed them to their location in order to take Terapagos. [[HZ025|Fortunately]], they were able to escape with Diana joining them as she showed Liko information about Lucius and his remaining Pokémon. [[HZ026|After Terapagos did some exploring of its surroundings]], Diana gave Liko a belt that was owned by Lucius to hold the Ancient Poké Balls. Liko then told her friends that she wanted to find Lucius's remaining Pokémon and look for [[Laqua]], which they agreed. However, due to not having a lot of information of the three remaining Pokémon, they decided to continue pursuing Black Rayquaza. [[HZ027|After Dot got misled in finding information about the Black Rayquaza's whereabouts]], Roy decided to ask someone if they knew anything about the Ancient Poké Balls, which Diana tells him that she knows someone who could help. [[HZ028|However]], Diana's friend [[Tepen]] turned out to have turned into stealing. Fortunately, Liko, Diana, and their friends helped Tepen realize the error of his ways. Although Tepen wasn't able to help them get information about the Ancient Poké Balls, Liko and her friends were able to get intel on a contact of his. [[HZ029|Through Tepen's information]], Liko and her friends met [[Karna]] as she designs Poké Balls, but couldn't help them with information about the Ancient Poké Balls either.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers meet with Lapras.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers meeting with [[Lucius's Lapras]] and its "pirate crew"]]
Due to not getting the information they needed about the Ancient Poké Balls, the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to continue their search for the remaining [[Six Heroes]]. In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers took in a wild {{p|Polteageist}} and {{p|Sinistea}} that decided to live on the Brave Olivine. In ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers got information about a {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} and they realized that it had to be one of Lucius's Pokémon, so they decided to investigate. After finding it, they failed to see it because of the {{m|Mist}} covering it and the younger members witnessed two Pokémon appearing on the ship. However, through Friede's plan, the Rising Volt Tacklers were able to see Lapras with scars and they found out that it used the mist to cover any ship that went nearby to give to its fellow Pokémon the chance to steal the food cargo on them. After preventing the group from stealing anything, the Rising Volt Tacklers followed Lapras and its group. In the [[HZ032|next episode]], however, they were stopped when Lapras used {{m|Ice Beam}} on the ship. Liko, Roy, and Friede decided to confront Lapras on their own. Terapagos attempted to reason with Lapras, even bringing out Arboliva and Moltres for help. Liko, Roy, and Friede were then shown another vision of Lucius. After spending time with Lapras and its friends, the Rising Volt Tacklers got ready to leave. However, Lapras decided to join them as its friends encouraged to go with them and it returned into its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Terapagos and Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|left|Terapagos facing the Black Rayquaza]]
Before setting off, the Rising Volt Tacklers witnessed the Black Rayquaza arriving to their location in ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]''''. However, after Amethio battled and got defeated by the Black Rayquaza, the Rising Volt Tacklers witnessed Terapagos transforming and battling the [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Unfortunately, Terapagos collapsed and the Black Rayquaza left. Later, Diana told Friede that she was planning to travel alone again, which he understood and accepted her decision. The next day, Liko and Roy did a training battle with Diana, which led them to victory when Sprigatito landed a hit on Diana's {{p|Arcanine}}. After the battle, Liko and Roy thanked Diana for the experience, as it will help them be better Trainers. Upon hearing of Diana's departure in ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Liko and Roy decided to do a surprise farewell party. Through the rest of the members help, Liko and Roy were able to surprise Diana, which she appreciated. Before leaving, Diana gave Liko her adventure log. After dropping Diana off, the Rising Volt Tacklers agree to continue their search for the remaining Six Heroes. However, before doing so, the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to return to Paldea for information on Terapagos.

[[HZ035|During their return journey to Paldea]], the Rising Volt Tacklers began to run out of funds needed to pay for supplies, so the adults decided to take some jobs in order to raise money. After Friede got a job request from a [[Shine|friend]] of his, he took the assignment with Liko and Roy accompanying him. They were able to fulfill the job and stop a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|HZ035}}. In ''[[HZ037|Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!]]'', Friede got another job assignment from another friend of his who is the leader of a group of {{OBP|archeologists|HZ037}}, as they were having trouble with a group of {{p|Sandile}} and its {{p|Krokorok|evolved}} {{p|Krookodile|forms}}. Fortunately, Roy found out the problem but, to their disappointment, for this reason the Rising Volt Tacklers were no longer needed to do the job. In [[HZ038|the following episode]], the Rising Volt Tacklers took in a wild {{p|Maushold}} when it decided to come live on the Brave Olivine until it eventually decided to go with Mollie. In ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]'', Dot was reunited with her mother, as she came to bring her home because her time with the team was a trial period, but let her stay as a permanent member of the team, after seeing her friendship with her Pokémon partners, Quaxly and {{TP|Dot|Tinkatink}}, Liko, and Roy, and having a battle against each other.
[[File:HZ045.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers battling the Black Rayquaza for the first time]]
In ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived back in Paldea. Soon after their return, the [[HZ043|team]] [[HZ044|learned]] of the Explorers' plan to capture the Black Rayquaza and decided to investigate a mysterious tower they had built near Levincia. However, when Friede entered the tower, it turned out to actually be a trap set up by Spinel, locking Friede up inside while the rest of the Explorers admins started the capture operation at a lighthouse outside of Levincia. Liko, Roy, and Ludlow hurried to the site to stop them, with the rest of the team moving the Brave Olivine to the site as well to allow Dot to jump down to the lighthouse and use a shutdown program on the device the Explorers had used to summon Rayquaza. While Friede successfully escaped from Spinel's trap and Roy managed to stop [[Chalce]] from catching Rayquaza, things quickly took a turn for the worse when Rayquaza's {{m|Draco Meteor}} shower started devastating the scenery and [[Coral]] made a reckless attack on Rayquaza in a rage by having her {{p|Glalie}} use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, sending Rayquaza crashing straight into the Brave Olivine and severely damaging it. Fortunately, Murdock was able to safely land the Brave Olivine. After the Explorers retreated in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot and Friede battled Rayquaza. Despite having help from Amethio, the four of them couldn't defeat Rayquaza, and the Legendary Pokémon left once again. In the aftermath of the battle, Liko, Roy, and Dot decided to learn more about the Terastal phenomenon and be able to use it in battle. As such, they went to study at [[Naranja Academy]], while the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers focused on repairing the Brave Olivine.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ074.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]] battling [[Lucius's Kleavor]]]]
During their time doing repairs to the airship, the Rising Volt Tacklers took a group of wild {{p|Tatsugiri}} as new traveling companions. After the repairs on the Brave Olivine were finished and the younger members were done with their studies at Naranja Academy, the Rising Volt Tacklers set off to search for the Six Heroes once more in ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]''. Their first destination was the land of [[Kitakami]], planning to meet up with the Terapagos researcher [[Briar]]. After arriving in Kitakami and [[HZ069|spending an evening]] at the local [[Countryside Harvest Festival]], the team learned from [[Carmine]] that Briar was currently at the [[Crystal Pool]] on [[Oni Mountain]]. Friede and the junior members of the team [[HZ070|subsequently]] [[HZ071|traveled]] there, meeting Briar and exchanging information about Terapagos with her. While both sides learned a lot, the Rising Volt Tacklers didn't gain any new leads, so they decided to focus on finding the remaining three members of the Six Heroes for now.

Through an unexpected stroke of luck, Dot discovered that a photographer named [[Perrin]] had seen {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}} in Kitakami. [[HZ072|Through]] [[HZ073|Perrin's help]], Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede found Kleavor. After some convincing from Lapras, having a battle with the younger members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and seeing Liko's selfness for Pokémon, Kleavor showed her, Roy, Dot, and Friede a vision of Lucius of the day they meet. Kleavor then decided to join the group and it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ076.png|thumb|250px|right|The Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]] summoning [[Rystal]] at the [[Crystal Pool]]]]
[[HZ074|The next day]], Liko and her friends reunite with Diana, as they exchanged information about the Explorers. After returning to the Crystal Pool and were able to summon [[Rystal]], a member of the original Explorers, Liko and the group found out that she and Lucius were her great-great grandparents. Liko and the group then [[HZ075|listened]] to Rystal telling everyone how she formed the Explorers with Lucius and [[Gibeon]] and they were able to reach Laqua. However, Liko and the group had to bid farewell to Rystal when she had to return to her proper time. Liko and the group then bid farewell to Diana, as she intended to continue traveling her own way. [[HZ076|Through Wy-Yes's help]], the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to head to [[Olivine City]] in the [[Johto]] region in order to search for {{p|Entei}}. In ''[[HZ077|Ludlow's Homecoming!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived in Johto. [[HZ078|After falling to find Entei in Johto]], the Rising Volt Tacklers head back to Paldea when Briar revealed that a Pokémon similar to Entei had been spotted in [[Area Zero]].
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ083.png|thumb|170px|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers battling the Black Rayquaza for the second time]]
In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived back to Paldea. After Liko, Roy, and Dot defeated [[Geeta]], together with Friede, [[HZ080|they entered Area Zero]] and met up with Briar. [[HZ081|Upon finding the Pokémon similar to Entei]], they realized that it was a [[Paradox Pokémon]] named {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. The four Rising Volt Tacklers battled Gouging Fire when it wanted to test their strength. Through their teamwork, they defeated Gouging Fire, who showed them a vision of when it first met Lucius. Gouging Fire then decided to join the group and returned to its Ancient Poké Ball. However, it and the rest of the Six Heroes come out to summon the Black Rayquaza, who arrived at the group's location. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede [[HZ082|battled]] the Black Rayquaza once again and, after a tough battle, they were able to return Rayquaza to its Ancient Poké Ball. Rayquaza then showed them a vision of the original Explorers reaching Laqua. The group then bid farewell to Briar and, following Rayquaza, [[HZ083|made their way to the paradise]].
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ088.png|170px|thumb|right|The Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Amethio]] battling [[Gibeon]] and his [[White Zygarde]]]]
In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', after stopping at [[Pericarp Town]] near Laqua, Friede and the younger members journeyed to the paradise, with the Six Heroes helping along the way. Upon entering Laqua in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Friede and the younger members explored until they came across the barrier, which Pagogo removed. However, in the [[HZ086|next episode]], Friede and the younger members were then confronted by the Explorers. Although they were able to defeat the Explorers admins in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Friede and the younger members were too late to prevent Gibeon from reaching the [[Laquium]]. Fortunately, Gibeon's [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] was only trying to free Lucius from the Laquium. Friede and the younger members met Lucius, as he explained to them that he was able to see the outside world through Zygarde. Due to Friede's partners going berserk from the Laquium and knocking each other out, the younger members with Amethio battled Gibeon. However, Zygarde [[HZ088|eventually]] forfeited the battle, because it had been testing their strength and resolve, as it bid its Trainer farewell and disassembled itself.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Spinel released his own supply of Laquium that he had gathered after Pagogo and the Six Heroes purified the land. This act caused the Six Heroes, barring Rayquaza, to go berserk and indiscriminately attack anything in their sight. Rayquaza shielded the Rising Volt Tacklers from its comrades' attacks and ordered them to escape, but as the Brave Olivine attempted to leave, a strong gust of wind caught Friede and his Pokémon off-guard. Friede managed to get Captain Pikachu to safety before he and Charizard were blown off the ship. Afterwards, the group started flying around the area looking for Friede, but couldn't find him. Meanwhile, Spinel had the entire area around Laqua closed off, and later publicly framed the Rising Volt Tacklers for the destruction at Laqua, casting them as a dangerous group to the public eye. With their original task completed and being unable to function without Friede, the group made the decision to disband; Liko returned to [[Indigo Academy]], Roy going on a [[Episode: Mega Evolution|training journey]] in the [[Kalos]] region, and Dot returning to her home.
[[File:Re-formed Rising Volt Tacklers MV.png|250px|thumb|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers re-formed by Roy, Dot, and Liko]]
A year after the events at Laqua, in ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', Dot and Roy discovered a case of Laquium affecting a wild {{p|Slaking}}, and after the boy and [[Ult]] defeated it, Roy decided to visit the Indigo Academy to ask for Liko's help in finding more signs of Laquium. After reuniting with her in the [[HZ091|following episode]], Roy explained the situation. At first, Liko refused to help him and Dot, as she was accustomed to being at Indigo Academy and didn't want everyone there to know she was a Rising Volt Tackler out of fear of bearing the group's tarnished reputation. However, after seeing Roy battling [[Ann]] and having a battle against him herself, Liko ultimately decided to join and assist in clearing the group's name while revealing the truth to the public.

In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Liko and Roy tracked down a Laquium sign that Dot found, and ended up battling a pair of Laquium affected {{p|Steelix}}, alongside Ult, who had been following Roy. In the process, Roy and Ult showcased [[Mega Evolution]], with Liko learning about it for the first time.

In ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]'', Liko and Roy reunited with Mollie, who had returned to the family Pokémon Center at [[Mochew City]]. Mollie disapproved of their decision to restart the team, but after working together to calm a Laquium-afflicted {{p|Vileplume}} down, ultimately respected their decision. The two offered her a spot back in the team, but she declined for the time being, as she knew that she needed to be at the Pokémon Center. Before they parted ways, she promised to them that she would return when the team was fully reunited.
[[File:Ult joins Rising Volt Tacklers.png|250px|thumb|[[Ult]] joining the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
[[HZ095|During an investigation at an Exceed testing facility]], Liko and Roy find out that they and the Explorers have made a Laquium power-up device called the [[Strong Sphere]]. Also, upon witnessing the effects the Strong Sphere had on Pokémon, Ult saved Liko and Roy after their Pokémon were defeated in a [[Double Battle]] by Coral and Sidian. He proceeded to join the two on their journey. In the [[HZ096|following episode]], after Liko and Roy reunited with the Black Rayquaza, which was under the protection of [[Team Dragon Rampage]], Dot called and informed the two that Murdock had returned to [[Cortondo]] to work with [[Katy]]. Dot then decided to meet up with the group in person at Cortondo in Paldea. [[HZ098|Upon arriving at Cortondo]], the three and Ult met with Murdock at Katy's pastry shop. Like Mollie, Murdock disapproved of their decision to restart the team, despite Liko's insistence that they knew what they were getting into. Katy suggested a Pokémon battle to alleviate Murdock's concerns, and in the official rematch, Liko defeated Katy. Impressed by her growth, Murdock ultimately respected their decision and informed them that the Brave Olivine had been dismantled, with its parts being stored in Galar. With this knowledge in hand, the group decided to look for Orla and left Cortondo. Murdock confessed to Katy that he wanted to travel with them despite the fact that he suggested that they disband after the events in Laqua, fearing that he would hold them back. Katy told Murdock that the others had already done so despite their circumstances, causing him to realize the meaning of her words.

In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult went to Galar to look for Orla, and it was revealed that Orla had lied about the ship's condition. Rather than dismantling it, she had kept it hidden in a forest, maintaining it from time to time, and the wild Pokémon (apart from Maushold) remained onboard. After Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult defeated two members of the Explorers in the [[HZ100|the following episode]], [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]], Orla decided to join them in officially re-forming the Rising Volt Tacklers, as the five worked together to clean and rebuild the Brave Olivine. Ludlow, Murdock, and Mollie returned to the team, with Ult deciding to become an official member of the group. Dot then discovered a message had been sent to their app a month prior. After decrypting it and showing it to everyone else, they found out that it was from Friede, who was revealed to be alive and well but in hiding from the Explorers.
[[File:Young Rising Volt Tacklers.png|thumb|250px|left|Dot, Liko, Roy, and Ult deciding to train at [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]]]]
In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived back to Paldea through Dot's suggestion in going to Naranja Academy because everyone there knows the Explorers true nature. Although Dot is able to give Geeta and Clavell the information she had on Laquium and while they understand the situation, they aren't able to help them further without more evidence, but they recommended asking [[Jacq]] for help in their research, which he accepted. Dot also gets a map of Paldea from Penny that shows Laquium Signs around the region. After returning to the Brave Olivine in the [[HZ102|next episode]], the younger members decided to check out a Laquium Sign near their location. During their investigation, Dot reminds everyone that they need funds to travel around if they want to spread the truth about Laquium, as Roy remembers that most of their funds came from Friede and Captain Pikachu doing various jobs. Later, after Liko, her Pokémon and a {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}, who decided to become one of her partners, stopped the Laquium Sign, Dot gets a video message from Iono asking for [[Nidothing and Iono Meetup|a handshake event]] as their next collaboration, which she reluctantly agreed to hold it as a means to earn some money in ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]''. Also, a wild {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}} stowed away on the Brave Olivine until Dot decided to add it to her team in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]''.

After Roy and Ult infiltrated an Explorers base in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Diana came for a visit in the [[HZ108|next episode]] to give the Rising Volt Tacklers information on how to eliminate Laquium once and for all. Also, Diana tells the Rising Volt Tacklers that Spinel has the remaining Six Heroes held captive with Ult backing up her claim, as he saw Lapras and Kleavor trapped in boxes when he was in the Explorers base. Wanting to save the remaining Six Heroes from the Explorers, the Rising Volt Tacklers agreed to find which Exceed building they are being held in, as they realized that Spinel moved them in order to prevent them from finding them. Liko suggests they ask [[Cervantis]], the former Exceed director and Amethio's father, which they agreed. In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', however, Liko, Roy, and Ult walked into a trap the Explorers set up for them by faking an email sent by Cervantis. In the [[HZ110|following episode]], Liko, Roy, and Ult were forced to battle five of the Six Heroes when they used a new improved Strong Sphere called Super Strong Sphere on them to turn them against them. Despite their efforts and help from Amethio, Liko, Roy, and Ult's Pokémon are knocked out by five of the Six Heroes with Coral and Sidian's help. However, the effects of the Super Strong Sphere on five of the Six Heroes wears off and the Explorers left with them. Despite the loss, Liko, Roy, Ult, and Dot [[HZ112|decided]] to do battle training at [[Blueberry Academy]] in the [[Unova]] region after getting a call from Briar. Also, Liko revealed to Roy and Dot that their friend Ann is at Blueberry Academy as an exchange student.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers reunited.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers reunited with Friede]]
In ''[[HZ115|Welcome to Blueberry Academy!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived in Unova, as the older members dropped off the junior members at Blueberry Academy while they docked near a town for repairs and supplies.

In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers, along with Penny and Carmine, attended a meeting with Briar whom explained that Diana's theory about Pagogo possibly needing to resonate with eighteen Pokémon Types was only half correct. Briar clarified that Pagogo needed to resonate with eighteen different Tera Types from Pokémon at the level of the Six Heroes in order to completely purify Laquium. After leaving Blueberry Academy and Dot with Penny obtained data on Laquium in the [[HZ120|next episode]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers got a message from Friede that he was coming back. Friede then revealed to his teammates that he was returning from space. In the [[HZ121|following episode]], when Friede ran into trouble returning to the planet, the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived to his rescue and were able to get him back onto the Brave Olivine safely. After [[HZ122|exchanging information]], Friede and Roy had a battle, which the latter won. Later, Friede decided to go to the [[Hoenn]] region to give respect for the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] and go to the [[Devon Corporation]] to analyze the data on Laquium that he got from space. Friede decided to leave the Rising Volt Tacklers to Captain Pikachu and Roy, with the latter officially being recognized as the new leader.

In [[HZ124]], the younger members and Amethio staged a rescue mission for the reamning Six Heroes, as they were able to get into the Explorers HQ where they were being held in. However, the five end up walking into a trap set up by Spinel, as they face off a high ranking member of the Explorers and a Six Hero. [[HZ125|Through their efforts]], the five were able to save the remaining Six Heroes and let them roam the world so they would be safe from the Explorers. Although, the remaining heroes promise Zygarde to lend their strength at Laqua when the time comes. However, Spinel used the confrontation with the younger members to frame them again, making things worse for their reputation and forcing them to go into hiding from the public.
[[File:Roy and his friends.png|thumb|250px|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers setting off on the Brave Olivine once again]]
In [[HZ126]], the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived back to Paldea, but had to keep a low profile due to Spinel's lies. The younger members go back to Naranja Academy to stop them from selling Strong Spheres while the older members stay with the Brave Olivine in Levincia with Iono's help in keeping their airship hidden from the public. In the [[HZ127|next episode]], the younger members' friends Ann, Nemona, and Penny decided to help the Rising Volt Tacklers stop the Explorers' plans for good.

In [[HZ128]], Liko, Roy and Ult decided to return to Johto to reunite with the Black Rayquaza while the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers stay at Paldea. In the [[HZ129|following episode]], after arriving at the [[Dragon's Den]] and helping the Black Rayquaza recover, Roy and Ult battled the Legendary Pokémon as they gave everything they got to prove themselves to it. Eventually, Roy came on top and caught the Black Rayquaza with its approval. Roy then let Rayquaza roam the world so it could gather the remaining Six Heroes while he, Ult, and Liko returned to their teammates at Paldea.

In [[HZ130]], Liko, Roy, and Ult saw that Strong Sphere has been released to the public during their return journey to Paldea, while Dot saw it through a battle at Levincia. The younger members discussed the 18 Tera Types, having the Six Heroes represent {{t|Normal}}, {{t|Dark}}, {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Bug}}, {{t|Rock}}, and {{t|Dragon}}; themselves, minus Ult, representing {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Electric}}, {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Water}}, and {{t|Steel}}; and Penny, Nemona, Ann, and Amethio representing {{t|Fairy}}, {{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Ground}}, and {{t|Ghost}}. They realized that they had 17 Tera Types, missing {{t|Poison}}. Upon getting a plate of [[mochi]]s from Maushold, the younger members decided that Diana's {{p|Pecharunt}} would be perfect for the Poison Tera Type, [[HZ123|having encounter it before]]. Later, the Rising Volt Tacklers got a call from Friede, informing them that he was almost finished with his own investigation and would be joining back up with them soon, much to their excitement. In the [[HZ131|following episode]], the Rising Volt Tacklers were joined by Wy-Yes and Perrin who decided to join them in stopping the Explorers, promising to reveal the truth to the public in order to clear their name. Meanwhile, after lending his Rotom Phone to [[Yanga]], Friede met [[Master Mayonnaise]], who decided to briefly join the Rising Volt Tacklers in their quest as well in order to further train Roy and Ult in Mega Evolution, having trained them before in Kalos. Once the Brave Olivine was finished being upgraded with Friede dubbing it to be its Rising Again mode, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies set off for Galar to ask Diana for help. [[HZ132|Upon arriving]], the Rising Volt Tacklers asked Diana for her help, which she accepted, and found out that Pecharunt's Tera Type is Poison through Pagogo, fulfilling the required Pokémon they need to erase Laquium. After spending some time training at Diana's place, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies bid farewell to Master Mayonnaise, and the group heads off for Laqua.

In [[HZ133]], the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies have arrived at Laqua as the group spilt up in order to prevent them from battling the Explorers so they can preserve their required Pokémon. Roy, Ult, and Friede took to the sky while the girls, except Mollie, Orla, and Perrin, who stayed on the Brave Olivine with Ludlow, Murdock, and Wy-Yes, and Captain Pikachu were dropped off and traveled on foot. However, they were ambushed by the Explorers, although Roy, Ult, and Friede managed to led Coral and Sidian away from the girls and Captain Pikachu. Dot, Nemona, and Penny stay behind to battle Indi and Rubina while Liko, Diana, Captain Pikachu, and Ann left. During the confrontation, Dot, Nemona, Penny, Roy, Ult, and Friede find out that the Explorers have figured out their plan in eliminating Laquium for good. Dot, Nemona, and Penny were able to defeat Indi and Rubina with [[Hamber]]'s help as the three of them left to meet back up with Liko's group while the latter stayed behind to battle a group of Explorers grunts. Meanwhile, Roy, Ult, and Friede do a Mega Evolution battle with Coral, Chalce, and Sidian, where they emerged victorious in [[HZ134|the following episode]].
[[File:Laquium threat over.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies see that the Laquium threat was over]]
Liko, Diana, Captain Pikachu, and Ann meet up with Amethio, Onia, and Zirc as they worked together to help the Laquium affected Pokémon when Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines. After Captain Pikachu destroyed the machines and Pagogo purified the Laquium from the Pokémon with Zygarde, Onia, and Zirc taking them to safety, Liko, Ann, and Diana meet up with their friends. The Rising Volt Tacklers with their allies then encountered Spinel, Rubina, and Indi. Meanwhile, in Pericarp Town, Orla, Ludlow as Mighty G, Murdock, and Mollie helped the people and Pokémon there when Laquium came to their area while Wy-Yes and Perrin took photos of their heroics. Seeing their efforts, the townspeople, except [[Yuha]], a friend Liko, Roy, and Dot met the last time they were there, started to realize that the Rising Volt Tacklers aren't bad people. Simultaneously, the Black Rayquaza and the other Six Heroes arrived at Laqua as they, Liko, Roy, Dot, Ult, Friede and their allies got ready to get rid of Laquium for good.

In [[HZ135]], however, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies Pokémon got attacked by the Explorers, as they end up losing Penny's {{p|Sylveon}}, who represented the Fairy Tera type. Fortunately, Coral turned against Spinel and had her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, take Sylveon's place. Chalce and Sidian also turn against Spinel as they, with Coral, decided to team up with the Rising Volt Tacklers in order to stop him for good. During the process to remove Laquium, Spinel merged with its Core, casuing it to awaken. The Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies try to fight it, but it was too strong. However, they refused to give up and found out that the middle of the Laquium Core is the main target they need to hit. [[HZ136|Through Roy and Amethio's Mega Evolved Pokémon]] making an opening for them, Pagogo goes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all with the eighteen Tera Type Pokémon, separating Spinel from the Core in the process. After Liko battled Spinel and won, Pagogo successfully erased the Laquium Core for good and the Explorers, except Zirc and Onia, leave Laqua. Later, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies watch various Pokémon return to the paradise just as the rest of the groups on the Brave Olivine arrived. When Pagogo, the Six Heroes and Zygarde decided to stay at Laqua to rebuild it, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies respect their wishes and bid them farewell, but promised to come back one day, as they leave the paradise on the Brave Olivine.

Through Wy-Yes and Perrin's articles on the team's actions and the help from people like [[Litten Smitten]] and [[Stunner Fisk]], whom [[HZ093|they]] [[HZ097|met]] during their journey to reveal the truth to the world, the Rising Volt Tacklers' name was cleared with the public and its members were declared heroes, free to fly into the sky without worry once more. Friede returned to work for Exceed and help in the Laquium research with Yanga, although he is still a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers. The Rising Volt Tacklers took some time to relax on the Brave Olivine afterwards, minus Ludlow, who temporarily left to focus on his superhero persona Mighty G. Through a visit from Friede in [[HZ137]], the younger members revived their interest in traveling around and going on adventures to purse their goals as they set off on the Brave Olivine once more. In [[HZ139]], the Rising Volt Tacklers take in a wild {{p|Ditto}} that [[HZ138|stowed away]] on the Brave Olivine.
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==Team roster==
===Active members===
This list is of the team members who are part of the team. Although they disbanded for a year after [[Friede]]'s disappearance, [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Captain Pikachu]] have re-formed the Rising Volt Tacklers themselves in order to stop the influence of [[Laquium]] on Pokémon and clear the group's name in the public eye. Most of the adults returned in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' after being inspired by the younger members' determination while Friede returned in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'' but left temporarily in the [[HZ122|next episode]] until [[HZ131]]. After the Rising Volt Tacklers had their name cleared with the public in [[HZ136]], Friede decided to continue working for [[Exceed]].
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|[[File:Friede.png|180px|Friede]] [[Friede]]
| Friede was the original commander, leader, and is the founder of the Rising Volt Tacklers. He's also responsible for the navigation of the [[Brave Olivine]]. After getting separated from his teammates in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Friede investigated Laquium and went to space. He returned in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'' but decided to leave the team temporarily in the [[HZ122|next episode]], passing leadership of the team to Roy, with him coming back in [[HZ131]]. In [[HZ136]], Friede returned to work for Exceed as a researcher, but is still a member of the team and is the group's research specialist.
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" rowspan="4" |Founding members
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|[[File:Roy Captain Pikachu.png|180px|Captain Pikachu]] [[Captain Pikachu]]
|Captain Pikachu is Friede's Pokémon partner and the second-in-command of the team. He's the leader of the Pokémon owned by his Trainer's friends and the ones who live on the Brave Olivine. He is also responsible for the navigation of the Brave Olivine alongside Roy.
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| [[File:Orla.png|180px|Orla]] [[Orla]]
| Orla is the engineer of the team. Being also the one who built and fixes the team's airship: the Brave Olivine and is the one responsible for the engine room.
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|[[File:Ludlow.png|180px|Ludlow]] [[Ludlow]]
|Ludlow is the fisher expert of the team and the one responsible for watching the ship while the other members are absent. With the Brave Olivine being built on top of his boat, he handles the helm whenever the ship is traveling on water. Ludlow has a superhero alter ego named Mighty G, and uses this persona to help his friends/teammates on occasion. Upon getting significant recognition under this persona, Ludlow [[HZ137|temporarily left]] the Brave Olivine to focus on it.
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| [[File:Murdock.png|180px|Murdock]] [[Murdock]]
|Murdock is the skilled chef of the team, being the one responsible for the airship's kitchen and feeding the members and Pokémon of the team. He joined the team to use his cooking skills to make everyone happy.
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" rowspan="6" | Later members
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|[[File:Mollie Horizons.png|180px|Mollie]] [[Mollie]]
|Mollie is the healing specialist of the team, being the one responsible for the airship's infirmary and the health of the members and Pokémon of the team. She joined the team to accomplish her goal of becoming a doctor.
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|[[File:Dot 3.png|180px|Dot]] [[Dot]]
|Dot is responsible for the technology part of the Brave Olivine, as she created most of the software used by the team as the team's intelligence specialist. She is also a popular streamer known as Nidothing. She joined the team so she could see the world and find inspiration for her content. When the Rising Volt Tacklers reformed, Dot became a founding member of the new team. Starting ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Dot is put in charge of the team's finances and finding ways to get funds for their travels.
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|[[File:Liko 2.png|180px|Liko]] [[Liko]]
|Liko is responsible for taking care of the [[HZ004|airship's observatory as the lookout]]. She also took care of the Pokémon who live on the Brave Olivine, but she eventually gave that position to Ult, and does various chores around the ship. She joined the team in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'' to discover the mysteries behind her [[Pagogo|pendant]] and the [[Explorers]]. When the Rising Volt Tacklers reformed, Liko became a founding member of the new team.
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|[[File:Roy 2.png|180px|Roy]] [[Roy]]
|Roy is responsible for hoisting the Rising Volt Tacklers flag and fixing it whenever it gets damaged. He joined the team in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' to become a Trainer strong enough to find and catch the [[Black Rayquaza]]. When the Rising Volt Tacklers reformed, Roy became a founding member of the new team. Starting with ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Roy was put in charge of steering the ship and deciding where the group goes in Friede's absence. In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', Roy is officially entrusted with leading the Rising Volt Tacklers alongside Captain Pikachu by Friede, becoming the new commander.
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|[[File:Ult.png|180px|Ult]] [[Ult]]
| Ult is responsible in caring for the Pokémon who live on the Brave Olivine after being entrusted with it by Liko. He joined the Rising Volt Tacklers after the team reunited in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' simply to accompany his friends, having already known Roy through their training in [[Kalos]].
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===Former members===
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|[[File:Wy-Yes.png|180px|Wy-Yes]] [[Wy-Yes]]
| Wy-Yes was a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers before Mollie and the younger members joined the team. Prior to Dot's arrival, Wy-Yes left in order to become a journalist for the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}} magazine. In ''[[HZ076|Wynaut?! Wy-Yes!]]'', Wy-Yes was contacted by Friede, who wanted to ask him for help with finding one of Lucius's Pokémon. It is unknown what role or responsibility he had on the team. He temporally rejoined the team in [[HZ131]] to help them in fighting the Explorers before returning to make articles for Occulture after the threat with Laquium was over.
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===Allies===
These characters are allies of the Rising Volt Tacklers:
====Family====
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|[[File:Lucca anime.png|180px|Lucca]] [[Lucca]]
|Lucca is [[Friede]]'s former teacher and [[Liko]]'s mother. She was the person responsible for introducing [[Captain Pikachu]] to Friede and thus is also indirectly responsible for the creation of the Rising Volt Tacklers. She's also the one who called the group to protect Liko and her [[Pagogo|pendant]] from the [[Explorers]].
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|[[File:Diana Horizons.png|180px|Diana]] [[Diana]]
|Diana is an adventurer and Liko's grandmother. She's the one who suggested to her daughter Lucca to call the group to protect Liko and her [[Pagogo|pendant]] from the Explorers. She started traveling with the group after they found her in an [[ancient castle]] in [[Galar]] in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'' until ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', where she went back to adventuring. She returned in ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' to tell the group about some information she got about the Explorers. In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', she also got the chance to meet her grandmother [[Rystal]] alongside them at the [[Crystal Pool]]. [[HZ108|After meeting back up with]] [[HZ123|them a few times]], Diana decided to help the Rising Volt Tacklers in stopping the Explorers once and for all in [[HZ132]].
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|[[File:Franka.png|180px|Franka]] [[Franka]]
|Franka is [[Dot]]'s mother and [[Murdock]]'s younger sister. She was the one who granted her daughter the right to travel the team, initially on a trial basis and, starting from ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]'', as a permanent member.
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|[[File:Rystal.png|180px|Rystal]] [[Rystal]]
| Rystal is one of the original [[Explorers]] and Liko's great-great-grandmother. She has died a long time ago, but she was temporarily brought to the present by [[Pagogo]]. She used the little time she had there to tell the group about her, [[Lucius]], and [[Gibeon]]'s adventure in [[Laqua]], before entrusting Pagogo to Liko, allowing her to catch it in a [[Poké Ball]].
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|[[File:Lucius.png|180px|Lucius]] [[Lucius]]
| Lucius's actions and achievements were the main motivation for the group during the events of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. During the [[HZ087|climax]] of the battle in Laqua, Liko and the others discovered that Lucius was still alive, and that he was actually Liko's great-great-grandfather. He joined the Rising Volt Tacklers in the final battle against [[Gibeon]] and the other [[Explorers]] before fading away with Gibeon due to the Laquium's destruction. He is indirectly responsible for the Rising Volt Tacklers' formation and adventures.
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====Friends====
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|[[File:Iono anime.png|180px|Iono]] {{an|Iono}}
|Iono is an influencer and streamer who is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Levincia]]'s Gym. She is also a friend of Dot and a frequent contact of the Rising Volt Tacklers. In ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', Iono helped Dot find [[Liko]] who was missing after being abducted by [[Spinel]] and in ''[[HZ049|Dot and Nidothing]]'', it was revealed that she helped the team find a place for the [[Brave Olivine]] to be docked while it was repaired. She later helped them again when the Rising Volt Tacklers needed to lay low because of the Explorers framing them for their crimes.
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|[[File:Amethio 3.png|180px|Amethio]] [[Amethio]]
| Although he had officially been a member of the Explorers and thus a adversary to the Rising Volt Tacklers during their group encounters, Amethio himself had shown a tendency to align with its members during [[HZ045|some]] [[HZ065|extraordinary]] [[HZ087|situations]], throughout which he established a kinship with Liko. After Liko, Zirc, and Onia [[HZ104|find him]] in hiding, a year after Spinel's takeover of the Explorers, Amethio becomes a frequent ally to the Rising Volt Tacklers and reassembled the [[White Zygarde]] to aid them.
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|[[File:Perrin anime.png|180px|Perrin]] [[Perrin]]
|Perrin is a photographer from [[Sinnoh]] who met Dot during the Rising Volt Tacklers' trip to [[Kitakami]], and [[HZ072|later]] helped Liko, Roy, and Dot find [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in Tengu Mountain. She decided to help them in [[HZ131]] in fighting the Explorers.
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|[[File:Briar anime.png|180px|Briar]] [[Briar]]
| Briar is a researcher and teacher who met the Rising Volt Tacklers at the [[Crystal Pool]], and she [[HZ080|met]] back up with them in [[Area Zero]] in order to find [[Lucius]]'s {{TP|Lucius|Entei}}. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', she helped the group with information as they battled and also found out that Lucius's Entei was actually a [[Paradox Pokémon]], a {{p|Gouging Fire}}.
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|[[File:Onia and Zirc HZ087.png|180px|Zirc and Onia]] [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]]
| In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Amethio's agents Zirc and Onia broke ranks to assist Liko, Roy, and Dot against the other Explorers admins in Laqua. After that particular moment, the two groups developed a mutual respect for each other. A year later, in ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]'', in [[Levincia]], the duo had Liko and Roy's help in recovering a ticket for an [[Nidothing and Iono Meetup|event]] in the city. Later, Zirc and Onia asked Liko for help in finding Amethio, who had been out of contact since the events at Laqua. [[HZ104|After Liko helped them find Amethio]], Zirc and Onia alongside Amethio became recurring allies to the Rising Volt Tacklers.
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|[[File:Naranja Academy anime.png|180px|Naranja Academy]] [[Naranja Academy]]
| Amid the disinformation campaign that [[Exceed]] created to damage the reputation of the Rising Volt Tacklers, [[Naranja Academy]] and its members are frequent allies of the team, unofficially assisting members with research, training, support, and other functions in the battle against the Explorers.
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|[[File:Penny anime.png|180px|Penny]] [[Penny]]
| Initially a friend of [[Dot]] and the others, Penny helped the Rising Volt Tacklers on several occasions, whether by creating a map to monitor the appearances of Pokémon affected by [[Laquium]], or by directly assisting Dot in specific missions, becoming a key element in helping in the battle against the Explorers during ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. Penny [[HZ126|later agrees to help]] the Rising Volt Tacklers in fighting the Explorers.
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|[[File:Cervantis.png|180px|Cervantis]] [[Cervantis]]
| Cervantis is Amethio's father as well as a former member of the Explorers and the director of Exceed before Spinel's takeover of the Explorers. When he saw how far the Explorers were willing to go in using Strong Spheres and Amethio's encouragement, Cervantis decided to take action and help his son along with the Rising Volt Tacklers. After Spinel's downfall in [[HZ136]], Cervantis assumed control of the Explorers and Exceed.
|-
|[[File:Hamber.png|180px|Hamber]] [[Hamber]]
| Hamber used to adventure with Diana before becoming a member of the Explorers as its second-in-command and caretaker of Amethio. When Spinel took over the Explorers, Hamber decided to stop him in the shadows. Hamber eventually becomes an ally of the Rising Volt Tacklers, even helping Dot, Nemona, and Penny get to their friends when they [[HZ133|arrive]] at Laqua.
|-
|[[File:Nemona anime.png|180px|Nemona]] {{an|Nemona}}
| Nemona is a friend of the younger members, as she helped them with their training occasionally. Later, upon witnessing the effect Laquium has on Pokémon, Nemona decided to help the Rising Volt Tacklers in fighting the Explorers.
|-
|[[File:Ann.png|180px|Ann]] [[Ann]]
|Ann is a friend of Liko's and was the only one who knew about her being a Rising Volt Tackler prior to Liko telling her fellow Indigo Academy students in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''. In [[HZ127]], Ann decided to help the Rising Volt Tacklers in fighting the Explorers.
|-
|[[File:Master Mayonnaise.png|180px|Master Mayonnaise]] [[Master Mayonnaise]]
| Master Mayonnaise is the Trainer that taught Roy and Ult [[Mega Evolution]] in [[Kalos]]. In [[HZ131]], Master Mayonnaise came to Paldea to assist Roy and Ult alongside their friends in their battle against the Explorers. However, in the [[HZ132|next episode]], Master Mayonnaise left the group to promote Mega Evolution after helping Roy and Ult once again in their training.
|}

==Technology==
===Apps===
*Members of the Rising Volt Tacklers have an app installed on their [[Rotom Phone]] as proof of membership. It is a messaging app developed by [[Dot]] that allows members to contact each other when needed. The app's servers were taken down after the Rising Volt Tacklers's disbanding following the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'' but were later restored by Dot in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' after the group reformed.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; padding: 2px; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{yellow color light}}"
! style="{{roundytop|5px}}" |App
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers App.png|250px]]
|- style="background:#{{yellow color light}}"
|}

===Vehicles===
{{main|Brave Olivine}}
*The Brave Olivine is the base of operations of the Rising Volt Tacklers, which also acts as both the group's airship and living quarters.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; padding: 2px; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{yellow color light}}"
! style="{{roundytop|5px}}" |Brave Olivine
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Brave Olivine.png|250px]]
|- style="background:#{{yellow color light}}"
|}

==Missions==
As a way to raise funds for travel, the Rising Volt Tacklers sometimes do side missions on the way to certain regions.
<div class="scrollbox">
{| class="roundtable c" style="background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; width: 50%; margin:auto; text-align:center"
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |Mission
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Description
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Episode
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Hirer
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Status
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Liko School Uniform.png|150px]] '''Bring Liko and her pendant to Paldea'''
|Bring [[Liko]] and her pendant back from [[Indigo Academy|her school]] in [[Kanto]] to her home in [[Paldea]], and keep them safe during the journey.
|''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|[[File:Lucca Squawkabilly.png|150px]] [[Lucca]]
! style="background:#{{green color light}}" |Cleared
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Shine Bramblin.png|150px]] '''Rescue Shine's Bramblin'''
|Rescue [[Shine]]'s {{p|Bramblin}} from a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|HZ035}}.
|''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]''
|[[File:Shine.png|150px]] [[Shine]]
! style="background:#{{green color light}}" |Cleared
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[File:HZ037.png|150px]] '''Transport a stone'''
|Remove a huge rock from an excavation site.
|''[[HZ037|Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!]]''
|[[File:Archeologists HZ037.png|150px]] {{OBP|Archeologists|HZ037}}
! style="background:#{{red color light}}" |Failed
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}
</div>

==Pokémon==
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|A majority of the Rising Volt Tacklers Pokémon]]
:''For information regarding Pokémon owned by the Rising Volt Tacklers crew, please refer to each of the individual members' page.''
All of the current Rising Volt Tacklers have two to three Pokémon [[Party|on hand]], with [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] being the only ones known to have had four Pokémon at any point.

As of [[HZ138]], there are fourteen [[wild Pokémon]] (of twelve different {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}}) living on the [[Brave Olivine]]; also, another four  wild Pokémon have lived on the airship in the past, but have been {{pkmn2|caught}} by a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers since then, namely [[Roy's Fuecoco]], [[Dot's Quaxly]], [[Mollie]]'s {{p|Maushold}}, and [[Dot's Gimmighoul]].
{{-}}

===Wild Pokémon===
The following is a list of wild Pokémon living with the Rising Volt Tacklers in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Pawmi
|type1=Electric
|img=RVT Pawmi.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Yoshino Aoyama
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Pawmi}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It's also shown to be skittish in [[HZ026]]. In [[HZ126]], Pawmi showed a tendency to be a bit gluttonous, eating its food and causing Murdock and Mollie to get annoyed by this behavior.

None of Pawmi's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Shuckle
|type1=Bug
|type2=Rock
|img=RVT Shuckle.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=
|vaen=Crispin Freeman
|desc={{p|Shuckle}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It is used to create [[Berry Juice|juice]] for the crew to drink.

Shuckle's only known move is {{m|Rollout}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Snorunt
|type1=Ice
|img=RVT Snorunt.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Kei Shindo
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc={{p|Snorunt}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It is usually found in the fridge aboard the Brave Olivine as it prefers cold temperatures. As seen in ''[[HZ037|Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!]]'', Snorunt is used to cool beverages for the Rising Volt Tacklers, such as Shuckle's Berry Juice.

Snorunt's only known move is {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Noctowl
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=RVT Noctowl.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Noctowl}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It serves as lookout on the Brave Olivine.

None of Noctowl's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Carkol
|gender=
|type1=Rock
|type2=Fire
|img=RVT Carkol.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=
|vaen=Major Attaway
|desc={{p|Carkol}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It is used to generate energy for the Brave Olivine. It also helps dry any clothes that are wet whenever any of the members couldn't do it outside.

None of Carkol's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Slugma
|gender=
|type1=Fire
|img=RVT Slugma.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Kohsuke Tanabe
|vaen=Tyler Bunch
|desc={{p|Slugma}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It is used to generate energy for the Brave Olivine.

Slugma's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Muk
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=RVT Muk.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Muk}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It disposes of the airship's trash by consuming it. Muk appears to be quite shy, as it became uncomfortable when [[Ult]] came close to it to request its help in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]''.

In [[HZ139]], the Rising Volt Tacklers organized a big clean-up of the Brave Olivine, with each member picking personal items they no longer needed and wanted to dispose of. All the unneeded items were then given to Muk to consume.

None of Muk's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Nosepass
|type1=Rock
|img=RVT Nosepass.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Nosepass}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It helps with navigating by acting as the airship's compass.

None of Nosepass's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Polteageist
|type1=Ghost
|img=RVT Polteageist.png
|epnum=HZ030
|epname=Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc={{p|Polteageist}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It snuck aboard the airship in [[Galar]] and decided to stay after befriending the other Pokémon onboard. It makes tea for the crew and the Pokémon.

When it comes to its capability to make drinks, Polteageist takes it with great pride, as it challenged Shuckle to see who could make the better drinks.

Polteageist's only known move is {{m|Teatime}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Sinistea
|type1=Ghost
|img=RVT Sinistea.png
|epnum=HZ030
|epname=Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc={{p|Sinistea}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It was born when Polteageist poured some of its tea into [[Diana]]'s antique teacup.

None of Sinistea's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Tatsugiri (×3)
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Water
|img=RVT Tatsugiri.png
|epnum=HZ068
|epname=Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!
|vajp=Taku Yashiro
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Kristen McGuire
|desc=A Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy Form {{p|Tatsugiri}} were revealed to have joined the Rising Volt Tacklers while the Brave Olivine was being repaired.

None of their moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Rising Volt Tacklers
| pkmn = Ditto
| type1 = Normal
| img = RVT Ditto.png
| epnum = HZ138
| epname =
| vajp = Kotono Mitsuishi
| vaen =
| desc = In [[HZ138]], a wild {{p|Ditto}} stowed away aboard the [[Brave Olivine]]. It spied on the Rising Volt Tacklers as they were about to depart with their airship, and then used Transform to change into [[Captain Pikachu]], tricking Roy and sneaking aboard. In the [[HZ139|next episode]], it officially became part of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

Ditto is shown to be playful, curious, and affable around other Pokemon. It is also emotionally aware as it saw {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} crying and posed as [[Liko]]'s wooden {{p|Squawkabilly}} statue while the Pokémon worked to get the real one back. In [[HZ140]], Ditto likes to transform into different things to make sad or troubled people happy, showing its considerate and empathetic towards others.

Ditto's only known move is {{m|Transform}}.
}}

====Formerly====
{| width="100%"
| {{InactivePoké|Dot|Quaxly|RVT Quaxly.png|Water|link=Dot's Quaquaval}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|Pagogo Normal Form.png|Normal|link=Pagogo}} {{TeraIcon|Stellar}}
| {{InactivePoké|Roy|Fuecoco|RVT Fuecoco.png|Fire|link=Roy's Skeledirge}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Mollie|Maushold|RVT Maushold.png|Normal|link=Mollie#Maushold}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dot|Gimmighoul|Gimmighoul Chest Form anime.png|Ghost|link=Dot's Gholdengo}}

|}

==Gallery==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}}; padding: 1px; border:2px solid #{{electric color}}; background:#{{mineral egg color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff"
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers anime.png|300px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers anime 2.png|300px]]
|-
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Orla}}, {{color2|FFF|Murdock}}, {{color2|FFF|Mollie}}, and {{color2|FFF|Ludlow}} <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1634139785051746305</ref>
| Concept art of Orla, Murdock, Mollie, and Ludlow in the {{color2|FFF|List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series episodes#Mega Voltage|Mega Voltage arc}} <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1936303066149798074</ref>
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow: hidden;" |[[File:RVT Jinbei.png|300px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow: hidden;" |[[File:RVT Swimsuit.png|300px]]
|-
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Friede}}, Murdock, Orla, Mollie, and Ludlow in {{color2|FFF|Kitakami}} clothing <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1846823464273084611</ref>
| Concept art of member's swimsuit<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1954709353677902311</ref>
|}

==Trivia==
* The group's name is derived from the [[move]] {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the [[signature move]] of {{p|Pikachu}}'s evolutionary line. Specifically, it refers to [[Captain Pikachu]]'s special usage of the move, the '''Rising Volt Tackle''', which allows him to reach high altitudes and inspired [[Friede]] to create the group in the first place.
** The group's name in Japanese and English may also incorporate {{m|Rising Voltage}}, another {{type|Electric}} move.

==Names==
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|ar=مجموعة الهجوم الفولتيّ الصاعد
|zh_yue=昇龍伏特攻擊隊 ''Sīnglùhng Fuhkdahk Gūnggīk Déui''
|zh_cmn=昇龍伏特攻擊隊 ''Shēnglóng Fútè Gōngjí Duì''{{tt|*|Taiwan}} 上升伏特攻击队 ''Shàngshēng Fútè Gōngjī Duì''{{tt|*|Mainland China}}
|cs=Voltonauti
|da=Rising Volt Tacklers
|nl=Volttackle-aeronauten
|fi=Nousevat Volt Tacklerit
|fr=Électacleurs Volants
|de=Volttackle-Aeronauten
|it=Locomonauti
|ko=라이징 볼트태클즈 ''Rising Volt Tacklers''
|no=Høyspent Flyverne
|pl=Wojownicy Elektroakcji
|pt_br=Trovonautas
|pt_eu=Aeronautas Eléctricos
|es_la=Tacleada de Voltionautas
|es_eu=Aeronautas del Placaje Eléctrico
|sv=Uppåtstigande Volttacklarna Högvoltflygarna
|tr=Yükselen Volt Vurucuları
|he=בולמי הוולט העולים ''Bolmey HaVolt Ha'Olim''
}}

==References==
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HZ140

2026-06-13T13:55:29Z

GougingFire: /* Plot */

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=HZ139 |

nextcode=HZ141|

series=Pokémon Horizons: The Series |
colorscheme=Wonder Voyage}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=HZ140 |
altepcode=EP1372 |
colorscheme=Wonder Voyage |
title_en= |
title_ja=パンパンパン！ミニぐるみん！！ |
title_ja_trans=Bread Bread Bread! Mini Gurumin!! |
broadcast_jp=June 12, 2026 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[Connecting the World|セカイツナガレ]] |
ja_ed=[[CUTIE SPHERE|キュートなキューたい]] |
olmteam=Team Kumemura |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=うえのきみこ |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=清島ゆうこ |
directorn=1 |
director=佐藤道拓 |
artn=2 |
art=何燁 |
art2=王経国 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=HZ131-HZ140 |
footnotes=* {{BMGf|310666|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|310792|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''パンパンパン！ミニぐるみん！！''' ''Bread Bread Bread! Mini {{tt|Gurumin|Nidothing}}!!'') is the 140th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,372nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 12, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
[[Dot]]'s filming of a new Nidothing stream goes off-script when she has to briefly leave the screen to help {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}} get a wire untangled from around her leg, during which {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}s into a miniature version of Nidothing and takes Nidothing's place in the stream, only to accidentally knock over the camera just as the real Nidothing is about to come back. Ditto goes on to transform into various other things around the [[Brave Olivine]], such as a bolt for [[Orla]], a medicine jar for [[Mollie]], a whisk for [[Murdock]], and a glass of water for [[Ult]], only to always transform back almost immediately; the crew writes off these incidents as Ditto playing pranks on them. Dot, meanwhile, is left dejected over what she thinks will be a black spot in Nidothing's history, but surprisingly, [[Liko]] suddenly runs in to inform Dot that "Mini Nidothing", as it has come to be called, has received a massively positive online reception from fans. When Ditto transforms into Nidothing again to confirm it being Mini Nidothing, everyone notes that it kind of looks like a squishy piece of bread. This reminds Murdock of a Bread Festival that Dot had mentioned, where an attending bakery had attracted lots of attention online after baking Nidothing Breads, and recommends that she should attend it with Ditto. While having previously felt unsure about the idea, due to the huge amount of people at the event, Dot decides to do it. Liko feels overwhelmed by the idea of Nidothing and Mini Nidothing appearing together, much to the exasperation of {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}. While Dot rehearses for Nidothing's appearance at the festival alongside {{cat|Dot's Pokémon|her Pokémon}} and Ditto, with Liko observing from the side, Ditto gets amuses by various things happening around it, such as Ult and {{p|Sableye}} performing a {{m|Shadow Claw}} dance, {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}'s fire bird briefly looking like a snot ball, and Meowscarada covering Liko's eyes with its flower bombs; all of these amuse Ditto to the point of laughter, which always causes its Mini Nidothing [[Ditto transformations|transformation]] to become undone.

At the Bread Festival, Dot, dressed as Nidothing and accompanied by her friends, goes to meet bakery manager [[Tongs]], who'll be baking Nidothing Breads and hosting the appearance of Nidothing and Mini Nidothing at the festival. He's happy to see Nidothing appearing, but wonders where Mini Nidothing is, with Dot nervously explaining that it'll show up later. While waiting for Nidothing's performance to start at 3 o'clock, the group (with Dot changing back to her usual clothes) decide to tour the festival and see all the different kinds of bakery products it has to offer, being fascinated by everything they see. They decide to wait in line for some {{wp|Cornetto (pastry)|cornettos}}, but the stall runs out of them before they can get any. A young boy, who had been looking forward to getting a {{p|Sandaconda}} chocolate cornetto, starts crying, so Ditto, feeling sorry for the boy and going unnoticed by anyone, transforms into one and is handed over to the boy. The group stops by to eat various bakery goods they've bought, but the sight of some Nidothing fans reminds Dot of her performance, so she decides to head out ahead of time to prepare, only for the group to finally notice that Ditto has disappeared. This prompts the group to start searching for Ditto, though with less than an hour left before the performance, Liko tells Dot to go ahead, promising to bring Ditto to her on time. Meanwhile, just when the boy is about to take a bite off his "cornetto", Ditto panics and transforms back before fleeing.

The group's search for Ditto is unexpectedly made all the more difficult when they realize that one stand is selling Ditto Breads, making spotting the real one amongst all the breads made in its likeness a challenge. Just as Liko starts to wonder if Ditto has wandered off because it found a place it likes better than the Brave Olivine, the group is altered by a scream. Rushing to the source, they find a baker who explains that she had tried to bake her {{p|Voltorb}} Pizza in an "oven" that turned out to be Ditto, alarming her when it suddenly transformed back. Unfortunately, though, everything happened so suddenly that she doesn't know which way Ditto went. Now knowing that Ditto is transforming into things, [[Roy]] gets an idea. Just minutes before 3 o'clock, the group starts performing the same things that had made Ditto laugh aboard the Brave Olivine, knowing that laughter will cause it to expose itself. Sure enough, witnessing their tomfoolery causes Ditto, transformed into a pair of trash tongs, to change back to normal and reveal itself, allowing Meowscarada to retrieve it. The group rushes to Nidothing's performance, but it's 3 o'clock already by the time they arrive, and Nidothing has already started performing. Dot desperately tries to maintain the audience's attention when they start to notice the absence of Mini Nidothing by directing their attention to a freshly baked batch of Nidothing Bread instead. When the crowd still questions why Mini Nidothing is not there, Dot's Pokémon manage to entertain the crowd long enough for Dot to avoid having to answer the question and for Ditto, transformed into Mini Nidothing, to finally enter the stage, allowing the performance to begin on earnest. Watching Ditto perform, Roy comes to realize that Ditto's earlier "pranks" weren't pranks at all, but its attempts at making sad or troubled people happy.

That evening, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] celebrate Dot's success at the Bread Festival with a bunch of Nidothing and Mini Nidothing Breads that Dot had received as souvenirs, with Dot thanking Ditto and her Pokémon for their help. Liko, however, finds the Nidothing Breads so cute that she refuses to eat hers. When Ult offers to eat it instead, Liko quickly brings it further away from him, only for Meowscarada to start nibbling on it, much to Liko's alarm.

==Major events==

{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Murdock]]
* Bakery managers
** [[Tongs]]
** Sandaconda Cornetto manager
** Voltorb Pizza manager
* {{pkmn|Trainers}}
* Customers
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gholdengo}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{OP|Murdock|Alcremie}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Ruby Swirl}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Murdock]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Fidough}} ([[Tongs]]'s)
* {{p|Dachsbun}} ([[Tongs]]'s)
* {{p|Cherubi}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pawmi}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Ditto}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×4)

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Study with Instructor Starmie]]: What effect does the aroma from {{p|Dachsbun}}'s body have?
** Choices: It makes skin smooth, it makes wheat grow, it makes more money
** Answer: It makes wheat grow
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Dot]] with her {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}}, {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}}, and {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, and the second features [[Liko]] with her {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, and {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Cherubi}} since [[DPS01]], over 15 years earlier.
* Liko, [[Friede]], [[Ult]], Dot, and [[Roy]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ141|next episode]].

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Liko's Meowscarada

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|jtrainername=リコ
|jpokemonname=マスカーニャ
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|tmpokemonname=Masquernya
|image=[[File:Liko Meowscarada.png|250px]]
|caption=Liko's Meowscarada
|ability={{a|Overgrow}}<ref>First activated in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', confirmed in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]''.</ref>
|nature=Quirky ([[#In the games|Games]] only)<ref>Confrimed through [[List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Liko's Sprigatito|event distribution]].</ref><ref group=note> In the Japanese dub of ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', [[Marnya]] describes Sprigatito using the word '''きまぐれ''' ''kimagure'', which is the Japanese name of the Quirky Nature.</ref><ref group=note>Sprigatito is also described as "quirky" in the special [[Pokédex entry#In the TCG|Pokédex entry]] on [[Sprigatito (SVP Promo 191)]].</ref>
|gender=Female<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]''.</ref>
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|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|tera={{t|Grass}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]''.</ref>
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'''Liko's Meowscarada''' (Japanese: '''リコのマスカーニャ''' ''Liko's Masquernya'') is the [[first partner Pokémon]] that [[Liko]] obtained at the beginning of her {{pkmn|journey}}, given to her as a {{p|Sprigatito}} at [[Indigo Academy]]. She is Liko's first main {{pkmn|battle|battling}} Pokémon, and is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] her {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito past incident.png|thumb|250px|The incident that made Sprigatito wary of using {{m|Leafage}}]]
====Pre-series====
Prior to the events of {{aniseries|HZ}}, {{p|Meowscarada}}, as a {{p|Sprigatito}}, was raised by [[Marnya]] at her [[Marnya's house|home]] among other {{wp|Felidae|feline}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, as seen in ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]''. During this time, Sprigatito was usually alone, preferring to stay by herself rather than playing with others, until she impressed her fellow Pokémon with her skills in using {{m|Leafage}} and became close friends with a group of other Sprigatito. One day, she witnessed her friends in trouble after they were snatched by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Spidops}}. Although she managed to scare the attacker away with a Leafage, she ended up hurting her friends in the process. From this point onwards, they started avoiding her, afraid of what could happen to them. Thus, Sprigatito felt lonely again, sitting alone on the roof as the others found partners for themselves, and stopped using the [[move]] that once was a source of admiration.

Later on, she was among a variety of [[first partner Pokémon]] being introduced to a [[Liko|beginning Trainer]] from [[Indigo Academy]]. As Marnya noted at the moment, Sprigatito saw something in her, something that made her think they were made for one another. Seeing how much Sprigatito looked so fondly at Liko, and sensing that the two could become great partners, Marnya had her specifically chosen for Liko to receive and be friends with.
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===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Liko choosing Sprigatito.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito being picked to be [[Liko]]'s [[first partner Pokémon]]]]
Meowscarada, as a Sprigatito, debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', when [[Liko]] received her as her first partner Pokémon from Indigo Academy. At first, Sprigatito and Liko didn't get along well, with the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} scratching her Trainer's hand and running off to mind her own business. In her {{pkmn|battle}} debut against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Oshawott}}, Sprigatito didn't listen to Liko's instructions, which led to her getting hit by a {{m|Water Gun}}.

During the next days, Liko worked hard to strengthen her bond with Sprigatito by learning more about her and make her listen to her instructions in battle, but to little avail. When [[Amethio]] first approached Liko, Sprigatito immediately got suspicious of him and led her Trainer to the school's rooftop. She then went up against [[Zirc]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} and was able to subdue it with her aroma.

After being rescued by [[Friede]] in the [[HZ002|next episode]], they were taken aboard his [[Brave Olivine|airship]] with the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], but were soon confronted by Amethio and his teammates. Liko was about to give herself up, but after some encouragement from Sprigatito, she stood tall and had her partner unleash a Leafage so strong it broke the forcefield around the Wing Deck, exposing everyone to the unrelenting weather going on. In the process, however, she got blown overboard, which allowed the [[Explorers]] to kidnap her before fleeing.
[[File:Liko Sprigatito hostage.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito being kept as a hostage by the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Sprigatito was kept in a warehouse with [[Onia]], who had taken a liking to Sprigatito and was giving her food and toys. With the help of [[Murdock's Rockruff]], Liko located Sprigatito and took her back from the Explorers, only to be confronted by Onia and her {{p|Skarmory}}. Sprigatito was able to blind Onia and Skarmory with Leafage, allowing them to escape. At the end of the day, Sprigatito and Liko joined the Rising Volt Tacklers as official members.

In ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', Sprigatito battled Onia and her {{p|Golduck}}, and quickly defeated them. However, Sprigatito and Liko were almost ambushed by Amethio and his {{p|Corviknight}}. Fortunately, they were [[HZ006|saved by Liko's pendant]] once again. Sprigatito then teamed up with [[Roy]]'s soon-to-be {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} in order to battle against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]]. Despite the numerical advantage, Ceruledge was clearly dominating the battle, which ultimately came to a halt when a [[Black Rayquaza]] emerged from [[Roy]]'s {{DL|Poké Ball|Ancient Poké Ball}} and started attacking, forcing the Explorers to retreat.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Sprigatito briefly sparred against Roy's Fuecoco. However, they didn't make much progress, as both Pokémon tired themselves into a draw after consecutive uses of Leafage and {{m|Ember}}. Later, after being unable to talk to [[Dot]], Liko and Roy's determination to get stronger convinced Friede into holding a special training session for the rookies: this time, Sprigatito and Fuecoco faced off against [[Captain Pikachu]] and needed to land only a single hit on the Mouse Pokémon to win the match. While they initially struggled against his {{m|Double Team}}, Sprigatito managed to almost score a {{m|Scratch}} after her Trainer figured out Pikachu's behavior. After a lunch break, Sprigatito battled against Fuecoco once more in order to see how much the special training paid off. In the end, despite being at a [[type]] disadvantage, Sprigatito knocked Fuecoco out with her newly-learned {{m|Quick Attack}}, giving Liko the win. This battle was the first step for the new Rising Volt Tacklers to get closer to Dot, who let them know that the Black Rayquaza was in [[Paldea]].
[[File:Sprigatito retrieves Liko's pendant.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito retrieving [[Pagogo|Liko's pendant]]]]
In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Sprigatito and Liko went to [[Levincia]] after her Trainer saw an advertisement for the [[Spicy Herba Mystica]] that [[Murdock]] had wanted. However, unbeknownst to both of them, this was a trap set up by [[Spinel]] in order to steal Liko's pendant. After arriving in a dark alley, Sprigatito was put in a trance by Spinel's {{p|Beheeyem}} as he easily stole the pendant. It was later revealed in the [[HZ015|next episode]] that Sprigatito went through a memory wipe thanks to Beheeyem, but regained her memory piece by piece. After jumping off a building with Liko, Sprigatito reunited with the Rising Volt Tacklers. In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Sprigatito teamed up with Roy's Pokémon and [[Dot's Quaxly]] to battle Spinel's Pokémon. Although they were able to defeat his {{p|Magneton}} and Beheeyem, they nearly lost to his {{p|Umbreon}}. However, Sprigatito was able to get Liko's pendant back from Spinel.

In ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', Sprigatito participated in a Gym challenge set up by [[Motostoke]]'s [[Gym Leader]] [[Kabu]]. Sprigatito's role was to extinguish the {{p|Litwick}} flames while Fuecoco attempted to keep them lit. Sprigatito ended up gaining the advantage, only for Liko to give up on the challenge when she noticed Roy's improvement, upsetting Sprigatito. She then went on to battle alongside Fuecoco against Kabu's {{p|Centiskorch}} and {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}'s {{p|Rolycoly}}. The two were unable to defeat Centiskorch and, when faced off against Rolycoly, Liko forfeited against Sprigatito's wishes so Wakaba could win, which greatly upset both Wakaba and Sprigatito.

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Sprigatito battled against the Explorers alongside Fuecoco until they encountered a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball. After Moltres overwhelmed everyone and left Captain Pikachu injured, Sprigatito left the [[Galar Mine]] with Liko, Roy, and the Mouse Pokémon. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Sprigatito was brought to the Motostoke [[Pokémon Center]] in order to recover. After recovering, Sprigatito battled Moltres again in an attempt to calm down the angry Pokémon. With the help of {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}'s {{a|Seed Sower}}, it increased the power of Sprigatito's Leafage in order to have its sweet scent reach Moltres. This calmed the [[Legendary Pokémon]] down, and it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, which allowed Liko to take it under her care.
[[File:Liko and Sprigatito hugging.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito hugging Liko after learning a new move and overcoming her insecurities]]
In ''[[HZ028|The Stolen Treasure]]'', Sprigatito teamed up with Roy's Pokémon to battle against [[Tepen]] in order to get the Ancient Poké Ball he stole from them back, but was put to sleep by the special {{m|Sleep Powder}} that his {{p|Foongus}} had.

In ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', Sprigatito ran away from the Brave Olivine, after she accidentally injured Liko during a practice battle against Fuecoco. She went to Marnya's home, as she saw her home nearby earlier while Liko was giving Hatenna and Terapagos a bath. When Liko arrived to claim her, Sprigatito refused to leave as she believed that she would hurt her Trainer again. However, Sprigatito was convinced by Liko that what happen before was an accident and knew that she would never want to hurt her on purpose. After understanding Liko's words, Sprigatito saw Hatenna and Terapagos snatched by a wild {{p|Spidops}}. She initially hesitated to use Leafage again to hurt her friends, but Liko encouraged her to use it, and she used it again. This time, she learned {{m|Magical Leaf}} to save them. After returning to the Brave Olivine, Sprigatito continued her practice battle against Fuecoco and won.
[[File:Liko Floragato Overgrow.png|thumb|250px|left|{{a|Overgrow}} activated as a Floragato]]
In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Sprigatito was used to battle against [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}}. Despite her best efforts, none of her attacks seemed to faze the opposing Pokémon, who eventually used her Magical Leaf as a smokescreen to bind her and unleash a point-blank {{m|Salt Cure}}. This was enough to activate her {{a|Overgrow}} [[Ability]], giving her a power boost in a pinch, but the battle was called off early due to new developments on the Explorers's plan.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Sprigatito played a part in stalling the Explorers until Dot arrived to deactivate the machine they were using. In the [[HZ045|next episode]], Sprigatito teamed up with Fuecoco, Quaxly, Captain Pikachu, [[Friede's Charizard]], and Amethio's Ceruledge in order to battle against the Black Rayquaza. Collectively, they manage to create an opening for Fuecoco to unleash his {{m|Disarming Voice}}, but the [[Legendary Pokémon]] counterattacked with {{m|Draco Meteor}}, almost hitting Sprigatito if not by the sudden arrival of Amethio. Then, fueled up by her Trainer's determination, Sprigatito [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Floragato}} and was able to land a hit on the Legendary Pokémon, but collapsed from exhaustion.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Floragato traveled with Liko to [[Naranja Academy]]. After a tour and being introduced to some of the teachers, Floragato had a [[rematch]] against Ann's {{p|Dewott}}, mirroring the first battle she had under Liko's ownership. This time, Floragato was able to win the battle by using her type advantage and newfound dexterity to her advantage.

In ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', Floragato headed to [[Cortondo]] with her Trainer for their [[Tera Training]] test. She assisted Liko with successfully baking a matcha cake. In the subsequent battle against [[Katy]], Floragato struggled to attack her {{p|Teddiursa}} due to {{m|Sweet Scent}} and {{m|Charm}} distracting her constantly. Liko swifty ordered her to use Magical Leaf to blow away the Sweet Scent and to land a hit on her opponent. Floragato then {{Tera}}stallized into a Grass Tera Type to deal more damage to Teddiursa with a boosted Magical Leaf flurry. However, Teddiursa Terastallized into a {{t|Bug}} type, rendering the move [[Type#Type effectiveness|not very effective]] and followed up with a powered-up, supereffective {{m|Fury Cutter}}, beating Floragato. Despite the loss, Liko and Floragato both passed the test due to their strong bond, efforts, and use of Terastallization at an appropriate time.

In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', Floragato was used in a [[Multi Battle]] alongside Katy's {{p|Lokix}} against [[Rika]]'s {{p|Clodsire}} and {{p|Dugtrio}}. Initially, Floragato and Liko struggled against Rika's coordination, but thanks to both her and Katy reminding Liko of the importance of enjoying herself while battling, she regained her composure and Floragato started to battle more efficiently. After Lokix was knocked out, Floragato was left to battle both opponents on her own and, despite learning a new move in {{m|Acrobatics}} and Terastallizing, was ultimately overpowered by Clodsire's enhanced {{m|Earth Power}}, resulting in Rika's victory.
[[File:HZ063.png|thumb|250px|Floragato battling {{p|Cetitan}}]]
In ''[[HZ063|Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha]]'', Floragato was the first Pokémon sent out to battle [[Grusha]] during Liko's second Tera Training test, going up against his {{p|Cetitan}}. Due to their big difference in bulk and her weakness to {{type|Ice}} moves, Floragato was quickly recalled in favor of Liko's second Pokémon, {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}, but she was quickly defeated. Floragato returned to the field and, this time, was able to force Grusha to switch Cetitan out after firing a Magical Leaf directly into its mouth, dealing big damage due to its softer insides. In its place, came out {{p|Altaria}}, who put the Grass Cat Pokémon in a precarious spot with its aerial attacks, but Liko was able to circumvent this by having Floragato grab onto Altaria's legs with her vine and knock it down with an Acrobatics. Then, both sides Terastallized and engaged in a final clash of moves: Magical Leaf against {{m|Ice Beam}}, with the latter winning out, leading to Liko failing her test.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Floragato accompanied her Trainer to the peak of [[Glaseado Mountain]] to cheer her up after their previous loss. Along the way, the two were separated from Roy and Dot by [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}}, whose Trainer was working with Spinel to spy on them. Floragato was then used to battle Amethio's Ceruledge after a sudden encounter with him. In stark contrast to their previous battle, Floragato was actually able to put up a fight and strategize by dodging Ceruledge's Fire-type moves thanks to her and Liko's training. When Amethio got serious and Terastalized Ceruledge, Floragato was overwhelmed and nearly defeated, until Spinel and his Umbreon suddenly interfered. After witnessing Spinel using the [[Laquium]] to shockingly empower his Umbreon against Ceruledge to defeat it, Floragato and her Trainer were surprised by Terapagos using its Terastal form to destroy the Laquium's effects. Floragato and Liko then followed Amethio and Ceruledge in chasing down Spinel for answers but were trapped in a cave as a result.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Floragato and Liko were informed of the Explorers' activities at Naranja Academy. After encountering Sidian on the school bridge, Floragato was soon used to battle against Sidian's Garganacl. When her opponent got serious and Terastallized his Pokémon, Floragato found herself in difficulty and Sidian told Liko to give up and surrender Terapagos. Liko refused to give up and Terastallized Floragato, allowing her to defeat Garganacl with a boosted Magical Leaf, forcing Sidian to retreat. Later, Floragato and Liko encountered Grusha, who told them to meet him in [[Clavell]]'s room. To her big surprise, Liko was not punished for Terastallizing and Grusha had surprisingly passed Liko in his assessment after witnessing her heroic actions and victory in battle.
[[File:Liko Floragato Lucius Arboliva test.png|thumb|250px|left|Floragato being tested by [[Lucius's Arboliva]]]]
In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Floragato was chosen as Liko's first Pokémon in her battle against Roy during the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] and went up against his Fuecoco. They were pretty evenly matched, exchanging blow after blow, until she managed to grab and slam him onto the ground with her vine, leading to Roy recalling it in favor of {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}. She struggled against her opponent's aerial maneuverability and got {{status|paralyzed}} by a {{m|Spark}}, prompting Liko to switch her for Hattrem, who still was not able to defeat Kilowattrel, but activated her {{a|Healer}} [[Ability]] to cure her teammate of her [[status condition]] before being knocked out. Floragato returned to the battlefield and, using her vine as a distraction, made Kilowattrel lower its guard before finishing it off with a Scratch. Then, Floragato and Fuecoco were up against each other again. During this match, she was able to learn {{m|Sucker Punch}}, inspired by the vine tactic from before, and her opponent evolved into {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} before both sides Terastallized, with Crocalor ultimately emerging victorious.

In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Floragato went up against Lucius's Arboliva, as the hero wanted to test Liko's strength as a Trainer after the end of her Tera Training. They quickly found themselves in a stalemate after clashing with Magical Leaf, but Floragato used their combined attacks to sneak up on Arboliva and land a supereffective hit with Acrobatics. Then, Seed Sower activated, which Liko interpreted as it asking for them to strike harder before Terastallizing Floragato. Arboliva withstood the enhanced Magical Leaf, but seemed content with Liko and Floragato's strength and returned to its Poké Ball soon after.

In ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Floragato, Crocalor, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} were used to battle against [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in order to convince it to join their group. Kleavor's immense raw power and ability to predict incoming attacks by listening acutely to its surroundings proved to be a challenge to the young Rising Volt Tacklers, who tried to retreat after noticing how outmatched they were, but were stopped when the hero trapped them inside a ring of jagged stones. The kids, however, came up with a strategy to throw off Kleavor's focus by utilizing their surroundings to their favor and managed to corner it. In the end, despite Terastallizing and landing powerful attacks in quick succession, Floragato and her allies were still defeated, but Kleavor was impressed enough by their strength to join their group.
[[File:Liko Floragato Roy Crocalor Dot Quaxwell.png|thumb|250px|Floragato with {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}]]
In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', Floragato was chosen to battle against what was presumed to be Lucius's {{p|Entei}} alongside Crocalor, Quaxwell, and Captain Pikachu in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast. Although they failed to defeat it, Entei still recognized their strength, but was revealed to be a [[wild Pokémon]] unrelated to the Six Heroes.

The Rising Volt Tacklers's search for Lucius's Entei led them to Paldea's {{pal|Pokémon League}} building in ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', after [[Briar]] notified them about recent sightings of an Entei in [[Area Zero]]. In order for Liko, Roy, and Dot to be granted access to the area, they were tasked with defeating [[Geeta]]'s Pokémon, consisting of a {{p|Glimmora}} and two {{p|Glimmet}}, in a battle. At the end, only Floragato and Glimmora remained, with the Grass Cat Pokémon barely managing to win thanks to Overgrow activating. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', now in Area Zero, the same four Pokémon that faced Entei before were up against their true objective, Lucius's Entei, which was revealed to actually be a {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, with the goal of retrieving the belt it had snatched from them. Despite initially struggling due to their opponent's mostly unknown biology, they eventually managed to get the belt back, earning Gouging Fire's trust.
[[File:HZ088.png|thumb|250px|left|Floragato teaming up with Crocalor, Quaxwell, and {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} to take on [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde]]]]
In the [[HZ082|following episode]], the young Rising Volt Tacklers and Friede battled once more against the Black Rayquaza after it had been summoned to Area Zero by the other heroes. Floragato was able to land some hits on the Legendary Pokémon with Hattrem's help and later worked with Quaxwell to douse it with a waterfall, allowing Cap to deal more damage with its {{type|Electric}} moves. However, Rayquaza was able to endure all of their attacks before retaliating with a powerful Draco Meteor, defeating Floragato, Hattrem, and Kilowattrel in a single move.

After finally arriving at [[Laqua]] in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers were ambushed by the Explorers, who had been following them for a while. A battle ensued, with Floragato facing off against Sidian's Garganacl once more and being able to win decisively, this time without the need of Terastallizing, even when her opponent did it itself. When Zirc and Onia arrived in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the young Rising Volt Tacklers were able to proceed to Laqua's previously sealed off area, where they, alongside Amethio, Terastallized their main Pokémon in preparation for a showdown against [[Gibeon]] and the [[White Zygarde]].

The battle begun in the [[HZ088|following episode]] and was initially very one-sided, with the {{pkmn|category|Order Pokémon}} being so powerful that they weren't able to deal notable damage even when exploiting a weakness. With a {{m|Land's Wrath}}, Zygarde defeated Crocalor and Quaxwell, and left Floragato and Ceruledge on their last legs. Refusing to give up, Liko encouraged Floragato to stand tall as well in order to protect their friends, which was the push necessary for her to evolve into {{p|Meowscarada}}. For a final assault, she teamed up with Ceruledge, and managed to knock Zygarde down with her newly learned {{m|Flower Trick}}. At this moment, Zygarde forfeited the battle, revealing it was actually testing the strength and resolve of Liko and her friends all along.

In ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', a year after the events at Laqua, Meowscarada subtly became displeased with Liko's rejection of Roy's request to help him stop the Laquium incidents by disappearing without her noticing, going to the rooftop of the academy. When Liko found her watching Ann and Roy's battle, she jumped off the rooftop, communicating her Trainer that she wished to battle Roy, with the girl noting how her friends had kept moving forward while she felt she had remained stuck. Meowscarada subsequently battled Roy's Crocalor, with both Pokémon eventually Terastallizing, but ultimately she was defeated. Even so, Liko expressed her thanks to Meowscarada before recalling her, noting that even she herself had made progress, even if she hadn't realized it beforehand.

In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Meowscarada helped out [[Roy's Lucario]] in stopping a rampaging {{p|Steelix}} under the influence of Laquium. In the [[HZ093|next episode]], Meowscarada battled against [[Litten Smitten]]'s {{p|Incineroar}} despite having a type disadvantage. While overwhelmed by her stronger opponent at first, she managed to counter it, though the battle was interrupted by [[Ult]] being chased by a Pokémon stampede. Meowscarada then performed some magic tricks to calm down the horde of {{p|Dodrio}} and {{p|Fearow}} that was chasing Ult to properly send them away without a fight.

In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', Meowscarada and {{p|Charcadet}} were used in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Diana]]'s {{p|Arcanine}} and Wash {{p|Rotom}}. At the start of the battle, Diana's Arcanine used Flamethrower, which Charcadet absorbed using {{a|Flash Fire}}. Diana later had Arcanine use [[Flare Blitz]], and Charcadet attempted to absorb the blow again, but she soon had Wash Rotom use {{m|Hydro Pump}} to intercept it. Meowscarada prevented Charcadet from getting hurt, but her efforts resulted her being hit by Flare Blitz and being unable to battle. Meowscarada watched the rest of the battle, as Charcadet fought the two Pokémon on its own, although it was able to defeat Wash Rotom but lost to Arcanine. After she and their Trainer praised Charcadet for its efforts, Liko recalled Meowscarada into her Poké Ball to recover.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Meowscarada was used alongside the rest of Liko, Roy, and Ult's Pokémon to battle against five of the Six Heroes, who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite her efforts, Meowscarada gets knocked out by Arboliva.

In [[HZ125]], Meowscarada was used to battle Lucius's Kleavor, which was being controlled by Sidian, alongside Hatterene. After suffering significant damage in battle, Meowscarada was healed by Hatterene's {{m|Healing Wish}}, knocking out Hatterene in the process. Liko then Terastallized Meowscarada, setting up her vines as an invisible trap to bind Kleavor. She subsequently defeated Kleavor with a full power Magical Leaf.

In [[HZ126]], Meowscarada was used to battle [[Dash]]'s {{p|Swanna}} under the condition that if she and Liko lost the usage of Strong Sphere would be unbanned on Naranja Academy's ground, after her Trainer and their friends convinced Geeta alongside Clavell to do so. Fortunately, Meowscarada was able to win the battle and Liko was able to help Dash realize that using Strong Sphere would only cause pain for her Swanna.

In [[HZ134]], Meowscarada and Hatterene were sent out to help the wild Pokémon that were affected by Laquium, but were almost attack by an {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Gliscor}} until {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} alongside Diana's Arcanine protected them. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Meowscarada and the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon made an attempt to purify the Laquium Core, but the Explorers interfered, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process, until Coral sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the {{pkmn|category|Intertwining Pokémon}}'s place. However, Meowscarada and the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium Core before Spinel merged with it, awakening it. Meowscarada subsequently teamed up with her friends to take down the Laquium Core.

In [[HZ136]], Spinel forced his Umbreon to attack Pagogo while under the effects of Laquium. Meowscarada stepped in to protect Pagogo, defeating her opponent with relative ease thanks to her strong bond with Liko. After the battle, Meowscarada joined her friends in helping Pagogo erase the Laquium Core for good. After the Laquium threat was neutralized, Meowscarada had to bid Pagogo farewell when it decided to stay with the Six Heroes and Zygarde to restore Laqua.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Liko and Meowscarada.png|thumb|250px|Meowscarada and Liko]]
Meowscarada has shown to be brave at heart, headstrong, and somewhat reckless, as she refuses to give up on any situation. As a Sprigatito, she was not the affectionate type nor an attention-seeker, both traits common of her {{p|Sprigatito|species}}, to the point of being hostile to humans if they tried to display affection. As the time passed, specially since the events of ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', her initial coldness and hostility towards those around her has mellowed out as she became friendlier with people and Pokémon alike, but has not outright disappeared: when she first met [[Diana]] in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle]]'', she tried to scratch her, probably in response to what she was saying. Much like her Trainer, she can be cautious of trusting others, a trait first seen when [[Amethio]] presented himself to them in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', but otherwise has no reservations and can easily make friends.

She has shown to be relaxed and overall unimpressed with various things. She enjoys sunbathing and, as revealed in ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', dry-flavored food, with a special liking to matcha, but has been seen enjoying sweets in ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]''. In addition, she is easily startled by loud noises and has shown to be easily provokable, as seen during her first training match against [[Captain Pikachu]], in which his {{m|Double Team}} strategy frustrated her. Despite being a {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, she was shown to dislike water, but dosen't mind relaxing in a tube, as seen in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]''. Initially, Sprigatito was a lot more free-spirited and did not seem interested in [[Liko]] at all, scratching her hand during their first meeting and running off to mind her own business. However, after witnessing the effort her Trainer was putting in order to actually understand her habits, she started to break out of her shell and eventually came to appreciate her affection, allowing Liko to carry her in her arms or taking the initiative to sit on her shoulder or atop her head. Furthermore, upon witnessing the lengths her Trainer was willing to go in order to protect her, even during their initial hardships, such as when they were [[HZ002|falling from a height at the Indigo Academy]] or when [[HZ003|Liko rescued her from the Explorers]], she became very close and loyal to Liko. Although her bond with her Trainer is pretty strong, she can get upset with her at times, specially if Liko does something she doesn't like or approve of, but does understand her well-meaning intentions to help their friends.
[[File:Liko Meowscarada jealous.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowscarada's jealousy when others receive Liko's affection or attention]]
Ever since her time at [[Marnya's house]], Sprigatito was insecure and afraid of her own strength, as she feared causing serious harm to her friends. Liko attributed this reasoning to explain Sprigatito's initial aversion to using Leafage when they first met. However, through Liko's support and encouragement, she let go of her fear and became more confident in herself, even coming around to enjoy battling and developing a desire to become stronger, especially to keep Liko safe from endangerment. Meowscarada also wants to be the one to battle, as seen in ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', when she gets upset that she isn't the one battling [[Katy]].

While understanding that Liko is a kind person who has care for everyone around her and the bond they both share will always be the strongest, Sprigatito has shown to get jealous of both people and Pokémon getting or receiving her Trainer's attention and affection, as seen with [[Alex]]'s {{p|Fidough}} in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'' and Pagogo in ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]''. However, Sprigatito quickly let go of her jealousy towards Fidough and Terapagos at different points after she befriended them. After evolving into Meowscarada and spending a year away from the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], her jealousy and possessiveness of Liko grew stronger. As shown in ''[[HZ093|Clash of the Nidothing Fans]]'', she became increasingly annoyed with [[Litten Smitten]] receiving Liko's full attention, and when the former's two {{p|Litten}} climbed onto Liko's legs, Meowscarada grabbed them and threw the two Fire Cat Pokémon off her, and refused to apologize afterwards. In ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]'', she got in-between Liko and [[Ult]] as they talked and hugged the former while glaring at Ult, annoyed with the attention Liko was giving him. She is also not completely emotionally closed off, as she remains very good friends with the Pokémon in the Rising Volt Tacklers, specifically [[Roy's Skeledirge]] and [[Dot's Quaquaval]], even after being separated for a year.
[[File:Liko Party HZ136.png|thumb|250px|Meowscarada with Liko, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, [[Pagogo]], and {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}]]
Upon meeting a [[wild]] {{p|Hatenna}} in ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', she didn't show her jealous side towards the Calm Pokémon, as she helped Liko look after her, which led them to form a close friendship and become teammates when her Trainer {{pkmn2|caught}} her, after encouraging her to stay with them. Ever since Hatenna joined the group, Sprigatito became protective of her, as she came to see her as her little sister and would get concerned when she would wander off on her own, as shown in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', when she ran away from [[Dot]]'s strong emotions, but was relieved that she was safe when the group found her. In ''[[HZ051|The Flower Tower]]'', despite Florgato feeling that Liko is paying more attention to Hatenna and Terapagos, she still doesn't hold a grudge against the former and allows Liko to put Hatenna in her arms as the latter looks for the Tera Pokémon. They maintain their friendship after they both evolved at different points, even when they both evolved into their final stages. Meowscarada also enjoys carrying Hattrem in her arms as they journey alongside their Trainer. After she evolved into Hatterene, Meowscarada comes to not mind sharing her affection for their Trainer with her. In addition to Hatterene, while she was in her first two stages, Meowscarada didn't mind holding Pagogo in her arms as well.

When {{p|Charcadet}} joined the group in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Meowscarada came to show respect for its determination and devotion, as she felt a kinship with it and understands that it wants to get stronger like she does in order to protect Liko from danger. Meowscarada also became a mentor figure to Charcadet, even helping it realize that she and the rest of their teammates can defend themselves and it's okay for Charcadet to be protected by them in return, and is willing to do what she can to help it grow as a battler. Like she is with Hatterene, Meowscarada is protective of Charcadet and sees it as her youngest sibling, as she doesn't show any sign of jealousy towards the Fire Child Pokémon's bond with Liko. Meowscarada would even praise Charcadet for its bravery and efforts, especially in Pokémon battles. In addition, Meowscarada would sometimes restrain Charcadet when it wants to battle or if it can't stay in one place. She maintains her bond with it after it evolved into Armarouge, as she looked on with pride to see the Fire Warrior Pokémon become stronger.

As a Sprigatito, Meowscarada was capable of releasing a sweet scent from her paws that relaxed those who smelled it. Sunbathing strengthens the power of her sweet scent, as noted by Liko herself. This aroma was strong enough to put [[Zirc]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} to sleep in the middle of their battle in ''The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)'' and to calm Lucius's {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} down in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]''. Moreover, Meowscarada has shown to be a tactic battler and was specially adept at using her Leafage, and later {{m|Magical Leaf}}, for various purposes. In ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', it was revealed that her proficiency with the move had garnered her some popularity around Marnya's house even before partnering with Liko. Since becoming her Pokémon, however, Sprigatito gained even more control over Leafage: as of ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', she became able to control its speed, quantity, and power to better suit the situation. Her Leafage can also be used to spread her sweet scent over large areas, as seen in ''Fiery Galarian Moltres'', and to blind opponents, usually in preparation for a sneak attack or for escaping—both applications point to Floragato's natural ingenuity, which matches perfectly with Liko's observational skills, allowing her to circumvent her lack of raw strength.

After evolving into Meowscarada, she has been able to hold her own against both [[Legendary Pokémon]] like [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] and Pokémon strengthened by [[Laquium]], integrating her newfound {{m|Flower Trick}} move into her strategies, allowing her to overwhelm opponents. She also seems to prefer tying down opponents with the invisible wire connected to her trick flower to keep them from moving. In addition, Meowscarada has shown strong will power, as seen in [[HZ136]], when she resisted the Laquium mist and encourged her friends to do the same, even helping them snap out of it by using Flower Trick. Meowscarada has shown a more mischievous and prankish side of her personality, such as when she purposely startled Ult with a flower bomb aboard the [[Brave Olivine]], much to her amusement. Despite her possessiveness of Liko, she can be greatly selfless when it comes to her friends, shoving Crocalor out of the way to prevent him from getting hit during their battle with [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'' and taking the brunt of a {{m|Flare Blitz}} from Diana's {{p|Arcanine}} to protect Charcadet in ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]''. As seen in [[HZ139]], Meowscarada was at first weary of Ditto and didn't want its attention on her, however, after Ditto helped her correct her mistake after she threw away Liko's Squawkabilly carving by posing as it while she and the other Pokemon worked to get it out of Muk, she warmed up to Ditto and worked together with the Transformation Pokemon to retrieve it. Meowscarda and the other Pokemon of the Brave Olivine then protected Ditto wanting it to stay after bonding with it and didn't want Ditto to be turned away after hearing Murdock say they couldn't bring more aboard the ship. Later, Meowscarada is shown to have formed a close bond with Ditto displaying maternal tendencies as she was seen hugging it and comforting Ditto and taking Ditto to sleep with her during the night.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" |As a Floragato
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Floragato ({{color2|000|Grass (type)|Grass}})
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Meowscarada ({{color2|000|Grass (type)|Grass}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Liko Sprigatito.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Floragato.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Floragato Terastal.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Meowscarada Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass|dark|Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Sprigatito Leafage|1=Sprigatito Scratch|2=Sprigatito Quick Attack|3=Sprigatito Magical Leaf|4=Floragato Scratch|5=Floragato Magical Leaf}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Leafage as a Sprigatito|1=Scratch as a Sprigatito|2=Quick Attack as a Sprigatito|3=Magical Leaf as a Sprigatito|4=Scratch as a Floragato|5=Magical Leaf as a Floragato}}|image2=Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}||0=Floragato Quick Attack|1=Floragato Acrobatics|2=Meowscarada Magical Leaf|3=Meowscarada Acrobatics|4=Meowscarada Sucker Punch|5=Meowscarada Flower Trick 2|6=Meowscarada Quick Attack}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Quick Attack as a Floragato|1=Acrobatics as a Floragato|2=Magical Leaf|3=Acrobatics|4=Sucker Punch|5=Flower Trick|6=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|HZ007|Special Training with Cap!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|HZ007|Special Training with Cap!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Sucker Punch|HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!}}
{{anmov|grass|Flower Trick|HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
!{{color|FFF|Picture}}
!{{color|FFF|First Used In}}
!{{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
!{{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Liko Sprigatito aromatic Leafage.png|150px]]
|''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]''
|{{m|Leafage}}
|[[Roy's Wattrel]] and [[Friede's Charizard]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Sprigatito kneads her forepaws at the ground repeatedly, causing a soothing aroma to begin wafting into the air. She then fires off several {{m|Leafage}} attacks, spreading the aroma all around the area to calm down the target. Wattrel and Charizard flap their wings to blow the aromatic Leafage in the opponent's direction. This was used to calm down [[Lucius]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}.
|}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:0906Sprigatito HZ anime.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:0907Floragato HZ anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:0908Meowscarada HZ anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Reveal Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Airdate Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 1.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 2.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 3.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 5.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 7.jpg|x200px]]
|-
| First poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Second poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Third poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Fifth poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Seventh poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Sprigatito|Sprigatito]], [[a:Category:Floragato|Floragato]], and [[a:Category:Meowscarada|Meowscarada images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Uniform.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Sprigatito.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Sprigatito V2.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Floragato.png|x125px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko uniform Meowscarada Hattrem.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem Pagogo.png|x125px]]
|-
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem Pagogo Charcadet.png|x125px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hatterene Pagogo Charcadet.png|x125px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hatterene Pagogo Armarouge.png|x125px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hatterene Armarouge.png|x125px]]
|-
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Liko Floragato HZM.png|thumb|180px|Floragato in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Floragato appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role she does in the animated series. She debuted in [[HZM00]] as a Sprigatito and evolved into a Floragato in [[HZM03]].
====Appearance====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Liko Sprigatito HZM.png|150px]]
|}
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass||Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sprigatito Leafage|1=Floragato Magical Leaf}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Leafage as a Sprigatito|1=Magical Leaf}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZM01}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZM03}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito PMLT.png|thumb|150px|Sprigatito in [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]] manga.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|PMLT01|}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}
{{-}}

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Liko Floragato DVT.png|thumb|180px|Floragato in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga.

In DVT11, it was revealed that Sprigatito evolved into a {{p|Floragato}}.

====Appearance====
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|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Liko Sprigatito DVT.png|150px]]
|}

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==In the games==
===[[Core series]]===
[[File:L1K0W1TH906.jpg|thumb|300px|Password reveal from Pokémon Singapore's Facebook page]]
A Sprigatito based on Liko's Sprigatito was distributed to players who inserted a password. The password could be used to obtain Sprigatito from March 15 to September 30, 2024. The password was <code>L1K0 W1TH 906</code>.

{{SVevent/head|wcid=1535|wctitle=Liko's Sprigatito Gift
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Sprigatito
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=0906
|type=Grass
|teratype=Grass
|ot={{tt|Liko|English, German, French, Spanish, Italian}} {{tt|リコ|Japanese}} {{tt|리코|Korean}} {{tt|莉可|Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese}}
|id=230414
|ability=Overgrow
|nature=Quirky
|fateful=yes
|met=the Pokémon animated show
|ribbon=Classic
|ribbon2=Partner
|hpiv=20|atkiv=20|defiv=20|spaiv=20|spdiv=29|speiv=20
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leafage|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
}}
{{G9event/entrybottom|sv|Password: <code>L1K0 W1TH 906</code>|March 15 to September 30, 2024}}
{{G9event/footer|scale=128}}

===[[Spin-off game]]s===
====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Sprigatito appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Liko's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Gorgeous Star set 1|first Gorgeous Star set}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Sprigatito|img=906Sprigatito|move=Leafage|movetype=Grass}}
|}
|}
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=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Grass}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-069|{{OBP|Sprigatito|4-1-069}}|Grass||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Sprigatito|Anime Special Illustration Tag Campaign}}|Grass||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Grass}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time and April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, as part of Pokémon GO's ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event''<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series with a new event!]</ref><ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration-2025/ Tinkatink makes its smashing debut in the return of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event!]</ref>, which was based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those encountered in the animated series appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]]. During the first and second event, Sprigatito appeared in the wild from Field Research tasks, and during the second event, Floragato wearing a hat with Liko's pin also appeared in the wild, and during the raid and surprise encounters. Additionally, from April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 23, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, a special Floragato [[Timed Research]] event was held in Pokémon GO. After entering the code '907andLIKO' in the Pokémon GO Web Store, players received quests that, upon completion, would guarantee an encounter with a special Floragato wearing a hat with Liko's pin.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" |Floragato with Liko's hairpin [[File:GO0907Horizons2025.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Grass}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Meowscarada is the first [[first partner Pokémon]] to have been obtained by a main character in the first episode of a new series since [[Dawn's Piplup]] was obtained in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', 766 episodes earlier.
** She is also the first to have a confirmed [[Ability]] since [[Clemont's Chespin]], whose Ability was confirmed in ''[[XY015|An Appetite for Battle!]]'', 461 episodes earlier.
* Meowscarada is the first {{type|Grass}} first partner Pokémon to:
** Have been obtained as the actual first Pokémon of a main character.
** Have been obtained by a female main character since [[May's Venusaur]], who was caught as a {{p|Bulbasaur}} in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', 885 episodes earlier.
*** She is also the first to reach her final evolution that is owned by a main character other than {{Ash}} since {{an|May}}'s Venusaur as well, having been revealed in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', 776 episodes earlier.
** Have [[Evolution|evolved]] under a main character's ownership since [[Ash's Torterra]], who evolved from {{p|Grotle}} in ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', 645 episodes earlier.
*** She is also the first to reach her final stage since Ash's {{p|Torterra}} as well.
** Have a confirmed gender since [[Ash's Snivy]], which was confirmed in ''[[BW007|Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!]]'', 604 episodes earlier.
** Be dual-typed since [[Ash's Rowlet]], who was caught in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', 377 episodes earlier.
* Out of the three [[Paldea]] first partner Pokémon featured in {{aniseries|HZ}}, Meowscarada is the only one to:
** Have been obtained by her Trainer in her debut episode.
** Not have been with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] as a wild Pokémon.
** Be confirmed female.
** Have a confirmed Ability.
** Not have Terastallized in her {{p|Sprigatito|first evolutionary stage}}.
** Have fully evolved prior to the one year time skip.
** Receive one [[Pokédex entry]].
** To have learned their respective [[signature move]] the same episode they evolved into their final form.
* Meowscarada is the first {{type|Dark}} Pokémon owned by a female main character since [[Misty's Gyarados|Misty's Mega Gyarados]], who was revealed in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', 338 episodes earlier.
* Overall, Meowscarada took 87 episodes after her [[HZ001|debut]] to fully evolve, the fastest of all Grass-type first partner Pokémon belonging to a main character in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
** Floragato's Evolution into Meowscarada, specifically, took only 43 episodes, from ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' to ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', which is the shortest period of time a Grass-type first partner Pokémon belonging to a main character ever took to evolve in the animated series.
** Both of Meowscarada's Evolutions happened during battles against {{Shiny}} {{type|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]: the [[Black Rayquaza]] and the [[White Zygarde]].
* Meowscarada is the first Pokémon owned by a main character to {{Tera}}stallize in the animated series.
* Prior to Meowscarada's gender being confirmed as female in ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]'', Liko's VA [[Minori Suzuki]] had hinted towards the Pokémon being female in an interview, comparing them to sisters.<ref>[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2301285/full/ Minori Suzuki Interview]</ref> In another interview, Roy's VA [[Yuka Terasaki]] suggested the same by stating that Liko and Sprigatito have a "friendship between girls".<ref>[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2302588/full/ Yuka Terasaki Interview]</ref>
* Prior to her Evolution in ''From So Far Away'', a poster featuring Floragato was leaked on Family AnimeFesta for a Japanese event for ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''. This, however, was soon removed. After ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' aired, the poster was released on [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR official Japanese Twitter page]. It was also foreshadowed in ''CoroCoro Ichiban!'' Magazine, where Floragato was featured on a pencil case that came with ordering the magazine.
* Meowscarada is the first Pokémon to be distributed in the [[core series]] games with a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Partner Ribbon}}.
* Meowscarada is currently the only Pokémon owned by the Rising Volt Tacklers to be a Grass type.

==Notes==
<references group=note/>

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Sprigatito|Floragato|Meowscarada}}

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{{Pokémon Horizons characters|grass|dark}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Animation characters' first Pokémon|Meowscarada]]
[[Category:Liko's Pokémon|Meowscarada]]
[[Category:Female characters (Pokémon)|Meowscarada]]

[[de:Likos Maskagato]]
[[es:Meowscarada de Liko]]
[[fr:Miascarade de Liko]]
[[it:Meowscarada di Liko]]
[[ja:リコのマスカーニャ]]
[[zh:莉可的魔幻假面喵]]

Murdock's Lycanroc

2026-06-06T13:06:01Z

GougingFire: /* Personality and characteristics */

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|pokemonname=Lycanroc
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|jpokemonname=ルガルガン
|tmtrainername=Murdoch
|tmpokemonname=Lugarugan
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|caption=Murdock's Lycanroc
|location=Unknown
|gender=Unknown
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|firstevoname=Reunion in Cortondo
|firstevonametiming=Prior to
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|numeps1=between 90 and 97
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|current=[[Party|With Murdock]]
|java1=[[List of Japanese voice actors|Risaki Furuichi]]
|enva1=[[Haven Paschall]]
|enva2=Unknown
|java2=[[Tasuku Hatanaka]]
}}
'''Murdock's Lycanroc''' (Japanese: '''マードックのルガルガン''' ''Murdoch's Lugarugan'') is [[Murdock]]'s partner and his first known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It helps Murdock in finding various people or lost objects for the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In animation==
===History===

[[File:Liko Rockruff.png|thumb|left|250px|Rockruff and [[Liko]]]]
{{p|Lycanroc}} first appeared as a {{p|Rockruff}} in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', when it greeted [[Liko]] and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} when they arrived onboard the [[Brave Olivine]]. After greeting the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}}, Rockruff joined in a game with Sprigatito, {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Pawmi}}.

In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Rockruff joined in the search for Liko's Sprigatito after it had been taken as a hostage by the [[Explorers]]. By using its great sense of smell, Rockruff spotted [[Onia]] when she was out shopping and alerted the other members of the Rising Volt Tacklers who gave chase. Whilst [[Friede]] distracted [[Amethio]] by battling his {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} with [[Captain Pikachu]], Rockruff helped Liko find and free Sprigatito.
[[File:Chansey and Rockruff.png|thumb|250px|Rockruff and [[Mollie's Chansey]] ready to battle]]
In ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', Murdock used Rockruff to battle the Explorers when they confronted the Rising Volt Tacklers. It battled against [[Zirc]] and his {{p|Rhydon}}. However, despite holding its own, Rockruff couldn't beat Zirc's Rhydon and was carried back to the ship by Murdock.

In ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', Rockruff stayed on the airship to get groomed by [[Mollie]] when Murdock, Liko, and [[Roy]] went to [[Motostoke]] to get supplies.
[[File:Terapagos and Murdock Rockruff.png|thumb|250px|left|Rockruff and [[Pagogo|Terapagos]]]]
In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Rockruff heard a noise as it got Liko and her Sprigatito attention, but the three didn't know where the noise was coming from. However, after Captain Pikachu and the Pokémon living on the Brave Olivine found out that a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Polteageist}} was behind the purple goo and the noise, Rockruff joined them and [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] in watching a battle between the Black Tea Pokémon and {{p|Shuckle}}. Although the battled was called off, Rockruff joined its friends in welcoming Polteageist to the group with Liko's Sprigatito, Roy's Fuecoco, and [[Dot's Quaxly]] joining them.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', Rockruff and [[Mollie's Chansey]] joined forces to fend off the attacking Pokémon sent by [[Lucius's Lapras]] who were trying to steal their supplies. While intimidated at first, Rockruff and Chansey nevertheless pushed through to defend their airship, with Chansey focusing on {{p|Octillery}} while Rockruff battled {{p|Barbaracle}}.
[[File:Murdock Lycanroc overweight.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc overweight]]
In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Rockruff and Terapagos got together to hold a meeting with the other Pokémon inside Brave Olivine. The party continued until the group was interrupted by {{p|Quaxly}} and soon after by [[Dot]], who caught all the mess the Pokémon made in Murdock's kitchen.

In ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot arrived in [[Cortondo]] to find Murdock, discovering that Rockruff had [[Evolution|evolved]] into Lycanroc during the one year timeskip. Murdock stated that after working for Katy, he began experimenting recipes, with Rockruff being his taste tester. Eventually, during one of these taste tests, Rockruff inexplicably evolved into Lycanroc. Due to the heavy consumption of sweets, Lycanroc became obese. Lycanroc played with the group and their Pokémon before seeing them off.

In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Lycanroc appeared alongside Murdock when he returned to the Rising Volt Tacklers. By this point, Lycanroc has slimmed down, making it appear more in-line with its species' general appearance.
{{-}}

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Murdock and Lycanroc.png|thumb|250px|left|Lycanroc and Murdock]]
[[File:Murdock Rockruff medical profile.png|thumb|250px|Rockruff's medical profile]]
Lycanroc, while it was a Rockruff, is shown to be a playful Pokémon, as seen in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'' when it played with [[Liko's Sprigatito]] and a few of the other Pokémon seen on the [[Brave Olivine]]. Despite its playful personality, Lycanroc is a serious Pokémon, as seen in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', when it joined in the search for Sprigatito. It is very eager and cannot help but restrain itself without command. Rockruff also likes to get groomed, as shown in ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', when it stayed on the Brave Olivine to get brushed by [[Mollie]].

Lycanroc has a great relationship with [[Murdock]] as it enjoys hanging out with him. It is also shown to be gluttonous and has a sweet tooth. Due to its heavy consumption of sweets following Murdock's employment with [[Katy]], Lycanroc was larger and more obese than others of its kind, having a chubby face, large stomach and legs. However, prior to ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Lycanroc was able to lose all the weight that it gained from eating all the sweets Murdock made. Lycanroc has become able to help Murdock carry his supplies for the Brave Olivine, as seen in ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]''. Although, despite its enjoyment of eating, Lycanroc doesn't like [[Tamato Berry|Tamato Berries]], as shown in [[HZ139]], when Murdock had it eat the berry to help with its weight gain from taste testing his food.

Whenever Murdock was cooking something or someone was snooping around the kitchen, Lycanroc would make sure its Trainer wasn't disturbed and get them to leave, as seen in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', as well has protecting the food supply, that would usually be sneakly eaten by [[Roy's Fuecoco]]. Like its {{p|Rockruff|spe}}{{p|Lycanroc|cies}}, Lycanroc has a great sense of smell and has use it to help its Trainer and friends find something or someone. Despite being a {{type|Rock}}, Lycanroc isn't bothered by water, as seen in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', when it went surfing with Murdock.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | As a {{pcolor|Rockruff|000}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Murdock Rockruff.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|rock||Murdock Rockruff Rock Tomb.png|Using Rock Tomb as a Rockruff}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Tomb|HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}"| [[File:HZ July Calendar.png|207px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}"| [[File:HZ June 2025 Calendar.png|x450px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|After the Story|July 2023 Calendar}} by mojacookie<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1674945918456696833</ref>
| {{color2|000|After the Story|June 2025 Calendar}} by mojacookie
|}

====Eyecatch====
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Murdock Rockruff.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Murdock Lycanroc Alcremie.png|x150px]]
|}

==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito Murdock Rockruff PGSP.png|200px|thumb|Rockruff in Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~]]
Rockruff appeared in [[PGSP01]] playing with {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}.

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Murdock Party DVT.png|thumb|left|200px|Murdock and his Pokémon in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga]]
Rockruff appeared in a cameo alongside {{TP|Murdock|Alcremie}} and [[Murdock]] in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]].
{{-}}

==In the games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
On March 5, 2024, as part of Pokémon GO's [https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event], which was based on {{aniseries|HZ}}, several Pokémon based on those encountered in the animated series appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Rockruff appearing in level 1 raids and from Field Research tasks. The event ran from March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Lycanroc is currently the only Pokémon owned by the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to:
** Be a {{type|Rock}}.
** Be a [[Generation VII]] Pokémon.
** Have evolve in between the pre and post-time skip.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Rockruff|Lycanroc}}

{{Murdock's Pokémon|Rock}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Murdock's Pokémon|Lycanroc]]

[[es:Lycanroc de Murdock]]
[[it:Lycanroc di Murdock]]
[[ja:マードックのイワンコ]]

Murdock's Lycanroc

2026-06-06T13:04:54Z

GougingFire: /* Personality and characteristics */

{{missingInfo|1|enva}}
{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Rock
|trainername=Murdock
|pokemonname=Lycanroc
|jtrainername=マードック
|jpokemonname=ルガルガン
|tmtrainername=Murdoch
|tmpokemonname=Lugarugan
|image=[[File:Murdock Lycanroc.png|250px]]
|caption=Murdock's Lycanroc
|location=Unknown
|gender=Unknown
|prevonum=0744
|evo1num=745
|evolution=1
|firstevoep= HZ098
|firstevoname=Reunion in Cortondo
|firstevonametiming=Prior to
|firststagename=Rockruff
|numeps1=between 90 and 97
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|current=[[Party|With Murdock]]
|java1=[[List of Japanese voice actors|Risaki Furuichi]]
|enva1=[[Haven Paschall]]
|enva2=Unknown
|java2=[[Tasuku Hatanaka]]
}}
'''Murdock's Lycanroc''' (Japanese: '''マードックのルガルガン''' ''Murdoch's Lugarugan'') is [[Murdock]]'s partner and his first known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It helps Murdock in finding various people or lost objects for the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In animation==
===History===

[[File:Liko Rockruff.png|thumb|left|250px|Rockruff and [[Liko]]]]
{{p|Lycanroc}} first appeared as a {{p|Rockruff}} in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', when it greeted [[Liko]] and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} when they arrived onboard the [[Brave Olivine]]. After greeting the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}}, Rockruff joined in a game with Sprigatito, {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Pawmi}}.

In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Rockruff joined in the search for Liko's Sprigatito after it had been taken as a hostage by the [[Explorers]]. By using its great sense of smell, Rockruff spotted [[Onia]] when she was out shopping and alerted the other members of the Rising Volt Tacklers who gave chase. Whilst [[Friede]] distracted [[Amethio]] by battling his {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} with [[Captain Pikachu]], Rockruff helped Liko find and free Sprigatito.
[[File:Chansey and Rockruff.png|thumb|250px|Rockruff and [[Mollie's Chansey]] ready to battle]]
In ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', Murdock used Rockruff to battle the Explorers when they confronted the Rising Volt Tacklers. It battled against [[Zirc]] and his {{p|Rhydon}}. However, despite holding its own, Rockruff couldn't beat Zirc's Rhydon and was carried back to the ship by Murdock.

In ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', Rockruff stayed on the airship to get groomed by [[Mollie]] when Murdock, Liko, and [[Roy]] went to [[Motostoke]] to get supplies.
[[File:Terapagos and Murdock Rockruff.png|thumb|250px|left|Rockruff and [[Pagogo|Terapagos]]]]
In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Rockruff heard a noise as it got Liko and her Sprigatito attention, but the three didn't know where the noise was coming from. However, after Captain Pikachu and the Pokémon living on the Brave Olivine found out that a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Polteageist}} was behind the purple goo and the noise, Rockruff joined them and [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] in watching a battle between the Black Tea Pokémon and {{p|Shuckle}}. Although the battled was called off, Rockruff joined its friends in welcoming Polteageist to the group with Liko's Sprigatito, Roy's Fuecoco, and [[Dot's Quaxly]] joining them.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', Rockruff and [[Mollie's Chansey]] joined forces to fend off the attacking Pokémon sent by [[Lucius's Lapras]] who were trying to steal their supplies. While intimidated at first, Rockruff and Chansey nevertheless pushed through to defend their airship, with Chansey focusing on {{p|Octillery}} while Rockruff battled {{p|Barbaracle}}.
[[File:Murdock Lycanroc overweight.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc overweight]]
In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Rockruff and Terapagos got together to hold a meeting with the other Pokémon inside Brave Olivine. The party continued until the group was interrupted by {{p|Quaxly}} and soon after by [[Dot]], who caught all the mess the Pokémon made in Murdock's kitchen.

In ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot arrived in [[Cortondo]] to find Murdock, discovering that Rockruff had [[Evolution|evolved]] into Lycanroc during the one year timeskip. Murdock stated that after working for Katy, he began experimenting recipes, with Rockruff being his taste tester. Eventually, during one of these taste tests, Rockruff inexplicably evolved into Lycanroc. Due to the heavy consumption of sweets, Lycanroc became obese. Lycanroc played with the group and their Pokémon before seeing them off.

In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Lycanroc appeared alongside Murdock when he returned to the Rising Volt Tacklers. By this point, Lycanroc has slimmed down, making it appear more in-line with its species' general appearance.
{{-}}

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Murdock and Lycanroc.png|thumb|250px|left|Lycanroc and Murdock]]
[[File:Murdock Rockruff medical profile.png|thumb|250px|Rockruff's medical profile]]
Lycanroc, while it was a Rockruff, is shown to be a playful Pokémon, as seen in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'' when it played with [[Liko's Sprigatito]] and a few of the other Pokémon seen on the [[Brave Olivine]]. Despite its playful personality, Lycanroc is a serious Pokémon, as seen in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', when it joined in the search for Sprigatito. It is very eager and cannot help but restrain itself without command. Rockruff also likes to get groomed, as shown in ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', when it stayed on the Brave Olivine to get brushed by [[Mollie]].

Lycanroc has a great relationship with [[Murdock]] as it enjoys hanging out with him. It is also shown to be gluttonous and has a sweet tooth. Due to its heavy consumption of sweets following Murdock's employment with [[Katy]], Lycanroc was larger and more obese than others of its kind, having a chubby face, large stomach and legs. However, prior to ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Lycanroc was able to lose all the weight that it gained from eating all the sweets Murdock made. Lycanroc has become able to help Murdock carrying his supplies for the Brave Olivine, as seen in ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]''. Although, despite its enjoyment of eating, Lycanroc doesn't like [[Tamato Berry|Tamato Berries]], as shown in [[HZ139]], when Murdock had it eat the berry to help with its weight gain from taste testing his food.

Whenever Murdock was cooking something or someone was snooping around the kitchen, Lycanroc would make sure its Trainer wasn't disturbed and get them to leave, as seen in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', as well has protecting the food supply, that would usually be sneakly eaten by [[Roy's Fuecoco]]. Like its {{p|Rockruff|spe}}{{p|Lycanroc|cies}}, Lycanroc has a great sense of smell and has use it to help its Trainer and friends find something or someone. Despite being a {{type|Rock}}, Lycanroc isn't bothered by water, as seen in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', when it went surfing with Murdock. In [[HZ138]], it's shown Lycanroc doesn't like [[Tamato Berry|Tamato Berries]] and dislikes having to eat them when it becomes overweight again.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | As a {{pcolor|Rockruff|000}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Murdock Rockruff.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|rock||Murdock Rockruff Rock Tomb.png|Using Rock Tomb as a Rockruff}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Tomb|HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}"| [[File:HZ July Calendar.png|207px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}"| [[File:HZ June 2025 Calendar.png|x450px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|After the Story|July 2023 Calendar}} by mojacookie<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1674945918456696833</ref>
| {{color2|000|After the Story|June 2025 Calendar}} by mojacookie
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Murdock Rockruff.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Murdock Lycanroc Alcremie.png|x150px]]
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==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito Murdock Rockruff PGSP.png|200px|thumb|Rockruff in Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~]]
Rockruff appeared in [[PGSP01]] playing with {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}.

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Murdock Party DVT.png|thumb|left|200px|Murdock and his Pokémon in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga]]
Rockruff appeared in a cameo alongside {{TP|Murdock|Alcremie}} and [[Murdock]] in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]].
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==In the games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
On March 5, 2024, as part of Pokémon GO's [https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event], which was based on {{aniseries|HZ}}, several Pokémon based on those encountered in the animated series appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Rockruff appearing in level 1 raids and from Field Research tasks. The event ran from March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
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==Trivia==
* Lycanroc is currently the only Pokémon owned by the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to:
** Be a {{type|Rock}}.
** Be a [[Generation VII]] Pokémon.
** Have evolve in between the pre and post-time skip.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
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Liko's Meowscarada

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|trainername=Liko
|pokemonname=Meowscarada
|jtrainername=リコ
|jpokemonname=マスカーニャ
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|tmpokemonname=Masquernya
|image=[[File:Liko Meowscarada.png|250px]]
|caption=Liko's Meowscarada
|ability={{a|Overgrow}}<ref>First activated in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', confirmed in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]''.</ref>
|nature=Quirky ([[#In the games|Games]] only)<ref>Confrimed through [[List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Liko's Sprigatito|event distribution]].</ref><ref group=note> In the Japanese dub of ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', [[Marnya]] describes Sprigatito using the word '''きまぐれ''' ''kimagure'', which is the Japanese name of the Quirky Nature.</ref><ref group=note>Sprigatito is also described as "quirky" in the special [[Pokédex entry#In the TCG|Pokédex entry]] on [[Sprigatito (SVP Promo 191)]].</ref>
|gender=Female<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]''.</ref>
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|tera={{t|Grass}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]''.</ref>
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'''Liko's Meowscarada''' (Japanese: '''リコのマスカーニャ''' ''Liko's Masquernya'') is the [[first partner Pokémon]] that [[Liko]] obtained at the beginning of her {{pkmn|journey}}, given to her as a {{p|Sprigatito}} at [[Indigo Academy]]. She is Liko's first main {{pkmn|battle|battling}} Pokémon, and is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] her {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito past incident.png|thumb|250px|The incident that made Sprigatito wary of using {{m|Leafage}}]]
====Pre-series====
Prior to the events of {{aniseries|HZ}}, {{p|Meowscarada}}, as a {{p|Sprigatito}}, was raised by [[Marnya]] at her [[Marnya's house|home]] among other {{wp|Felidae|feline}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, as seen in ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]''. During this time, Sprigatito was usually alone, preferring to stay by herself rather than playing with others, until she impressed her fellow Pokémon with her skills in using {{m|Leafage}} and became close friends with a group of other Sprigatito. One day, she witnessed her friends in trouble after they were snatched by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Spidops}}. Although she managed to scare the attacker away with a Leafage, she ended up hurting her friends in the process. From this point onwards, they started avoiding her, afraid of what could happen to them. Thus, Sprigatito felt lonely again, sitting alone on the roof as the others found partners for themselves, and stopped using the [[move]] that once was a source of admiration.

Later on, she was among a variety of [[first partner Pokémon]] being introduced to a [[Liko|beginning Trainer]] from [[Indigo Academy]]. As Marnya noted at the moment, Sprigatito saw something in her, something that made her think they were made for one another. Seeing how much Sprigatito looked so fondly at Liko, and sensing that the two could become great partners, Marnya had her specifically chosen for Liko to receive and be friends with.
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===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Liko choosing Sprigatito.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito being picked to be [[Liko]]'s [[first partner Pokémon]]]]
Meowscarada, as a Sprigatito, debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', when [[Liko]] received her as her first partner Pokémon from Indigo Academy. At first, Sprigatito and Liko didn't get along well, with the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} scratching her Trainer's hand and running off to mind her own business. In her {{pkmn|battle}} debut against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Oshawott}}, Sprigatito didn't listen to Liko's instructions, which led to her getting hit by a {{m|Water Gun}}.

During the next days, Liko worked hard to strengthen her bond with Sprigatito by learning more about her and make her listen to her instructions in battle, but to little avail. When [[Amethio]] first approached Liko, Sprigatito immediately got suspicious of him and led her Trainer to the school's rooftop. She then went up against [[Zirc]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} and was able to subdue it with her aroma.

After being rescued by [[Friede]] in the [[HZ002|next episode]], they were taken aboard his [[Brave Olivine|airship]] with the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], but were soon confronted by Amethio and his teammates. Liko was about to give herself up, but after some encouragement from Sprigatito, she stood tall and had her partner unleash a Leafage so strong it broke the forcefield around the Wing Deck, exposing everyone to the unrelenting weather going on. In the process, however, she got blown overboard, which allowed the [[Explorers]] to kidnap her before fleeing.
[[File:Liko Sprigatito hostage.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito being kept as a hostage by the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Sprigatito was kept in a warehouse with [[Onia]], who had taken a liking to Sprigatito and was giving her food and toys. With the help of [[Murdock's Rockruff]], Liko located Sprigatito and took her back from the Explorers, only to be confronted by Onia and her {{p|Skarmory}}. Sprigatito was able to blind Onia and Skarmory with Leafage, allowing them to escape. At the end of the day, Sprigatito and Liko joined the Rising Volt Tacklers as official members.

In ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', Sprigatito battled Onia and her {{p|Golduck}}, and quickly defeated them. However, Sprigatito and Liko were almost ambushed by Amethio and his {{p|Corviknight}}. Fortunately, they were [[HZ006|saved by Liko's pendant]] once again. Sprigatito then teamed up with [[Roy]]'s soon-to-be {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} in order to battle against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]]. Despite the numerical advantage, Ceruledge was clearly dominating the battle, which ultimately came to a halt when a [[Black Rayquaza]] emerged from [[Roy]]'s {{DL|Poké Ball|Ancient Poké Ball}} and started attacking, forcing the Explorers to retreat.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Sprigatito briefly sparred against Roy's Fuecoco. However, they didn't make much progress, as both Pokémon tired themselves into a draw after consecutive uses of Leafage and {{m|Ember}}. Later, after being unable to talk to [[Dot]], Liko and Roy's determination to get stronger convinced Friede into holding a special training session for the rookies: this time, Sprigatito and Fuecoco faced off against [[Captain Pikachu]] and needed to land only a single hit on the Mouse Pokémon to win the match. While they initially struggled against his {{m|Double Team}}, Sprigatito managed to almost score a {{m|Scratch}} after her Trainer figured out Pikachu's behavior. After a lunch break, Sprigatito battled against Fuecoco once more in order to see how much the special training paid off. In the end, despite being at a [[type]] disadvantage, Sprigatito knocked Fuecoco out with her newly-learned {{m|Quick Attack}}, giving Liko the win. This battle was the first step for the new Rising Volt Tacklers to get closer to Dot, who let them know that the Black Rayquaza was in [[Paldea]].
[[File:Sprigatito retrieves Liko's pendant.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito retrieving [[Pagogo|Liko's pendant]]]]
In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Sprigatito and Liko went to [[Levincia]] after her Trainer saw an advertisement for the [[Spicy Herba Mystica]] that [[Murdock]] had wanted. However, unbeknownst to both of them, this was a trap set up by [[Spinel]] in order to steal Liko's pendant. After arriving in a dark alley, Sprigatito was put in a trance by Spinel's {{p|Beheeyem}} as he easily stole the pendant. It was later revealed in the [[HZ015|next episode]] that Sprigatito went through a memory wipe thanks to Beheeyem, but regained her memory piece by piece. After jumping off a building with Liko, Sprigatito reunited with the Rising Volt Tacklers. In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Sprigatito teamed up with Roy's Pokémon and [[Dot's Quaxly]] to battle Spinel's Pokémon. Although they were able to defeat his {{p|Magneton}} and Beheeyem, they nearly lost to his {{p|Umbreon}}. However, Sprigatito was able to get Liko's pendant back from Spinel.

In ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', Sprigatito participated in a Gym challenge set up by [[Motostoke]]'s [[Gym Leader]] [[Kabu]]. Sprigatito's role was to extinguish the {{p|Litwick}} flames while Fuecoco attempted to keep them lit. Sprigatito ended up gaining the advantage, only for Liko to give up on the challenge when she noticed Roy's improvement, upsetting Sprigatito. She then went on to battle alongside Fuecoco against Kabu's {{p|Centiskorch}} and {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}'s {{p|Rolycoly}}. The two were unable to defeat Centiskorch and, when faced off against Rolycoly, Liko forfeited against Sprigatito's wishes so Wakaba could win, which greatly upset both Wakaba and Sprigatito.

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Sprigatito battled against the Explorers alongside Fuecoco until they encountered a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball. After Moltres overwhelmed everyone and left Captain Pikachu injured, Sprigatito left the [[Galar Mine]] with Liko, Roy, and the Mouse Pokémon. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Sprigatito was brought to the Motostoke [[Pokémon Center]] in order to recover. After recovering, Sprigatito battled Moltres again in an attempt to calm down the angry Pokémon. With the help of {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}'s {{a|Seed Sower}}, it increased the power of Sprigatito's Leafage in order to have its sweet scent reach Moltres. This calmed the [[Legendary Pokémon]] down, and it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, which allowed Liko to take it under her care.
[[File:Liko and Sprigatito hugging.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito hugging Liko after learning a new move and overcoming her insecurities]]
In ''[[HZ028|The Stolen Treasure]]'', Sprigatito teamed up with Roy's Pokémon to battle against [[Tepen]] in order to get the Ancient Poké Ball he stole from them back, but was put to sleep by the special {{m|Sleep Powder}} that his {{p|Foongus}} had.

In ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', Sprigatito ran away from the Brave Olivine, after she accidentally injured Liko during a practice battle against Fuecoco. She went to Marnya's home, as she saw her home nearby earlier while Liko was giving Hatenna and Terapagos a bath. When Liko arrived to claim her, Sprigatito refused to leave as she believed that she would hurt her Trainer again. However, Sprigatito was convinced by Liko that what happen before was an accident and knew that she would never want to hurt her on purpose. After understanding Liko's words, Sprigatito saw Hatenna and Terapagos snatched by a wild {{p|Spidops}}. She initially hesitated to use Leafage again to hurt her friends, but Liko encouraged her to use it, and she used it again. This time, she learned {{m|Magical Leaf}} to save them. After returning to the Brave Olivine, Sprigatito continued her practice battle against Fuecoco and won.
[[File:Liko Floragato Overgrow.png|thumb|250px|left|{{a|Overgrow}} activated as a Floragato]]
In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Sprigatito was used to battle against [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}}. Despite her best efforts, none of her attacks seemed to faze the opposing Pokémon, who eventually used her Magical Leaf as a smokescreen to bind her and unleash a point-blank {{m|Salt Cure}}. This was enough to activate her {{a|Overgrow}} [[Ability]], giving her a power boost in a pinch, but the battle was called off early due to new developments on the Explorers's plan.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Sprigatito played a part in stalling the Explorers until Dot arrived to deactivate the machine they were using. In the [[HZ045|next episode]], Sprigatito teamed up with Fuecoco, Quaxly, Captain Pikachu, [[Friede's Charizard]], and Amethio's Ceruledge in order to battle against the Black Rayquaza. Collectively, they manage to create an opening for Fuecoco to unleash his {{m|Disarming Voice}}, but the [[Legendary Pokémon]] counterattacked with {{m|Draco Meteor}}, almost hitting Sprigatito if not by the sudden arrival of Amethio. Then, fueled up by her Trainer's determination, Sprigatito [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Floragato}} and was able to land a hit on the Legendary Pokémon, but collapsed from exhaustion.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Floragato traveled with Liko to [[Naranja Academy]]. After a tour and being introduced to some of the teachers, Floragato had a [[rematch]] against Ann's {{p|Dewott}}, mirroring the first battle she had under Liko's ownership. This time, Floragato was able to win the battle by using her type advantage and newfound dexterity to her advantage.

In ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', Floragato headed to [[Cortondo]] with her Trainer for their [[Tera Training]] test. She assisted Liko with successfully baking a matcha cake. In the subsequent battle against [[Katy]], Floragato struggled to attack her {{p|Teddiursa}} due to {{m|Sweet Scent}} and {{m|Charm}} distracting her constantly. Liko swifty ordered her to use Magical Leaf to blow away the Sweet Scent and to land a hit on her opponent. Floragato then {{Tera}}stallized into a Grass Tera Type to deal more damage to Teddiursa with a boosted Magical Leaf flurry. However, Teddiursa Terastallized into a {{t|Bug}} type, rendering the move [[Type#Type effectiveness|not very effective]] and followed up with a powered-up, supereffective {{m|Fury Cutter}}, beating Floragato. Despite the loss, Liko and Floragato both passed the test due to their strong bond, efforts, and use of Terastallization at an appropriate time.

In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', Floragato was used in a [[Multi Battle]] alongside Katy's {{p|Lokix}} against [[Rika]]'s {{p|Clodsire}} and {{p|Dugtrio}}. Initially, Floragato and Liko struggled against Rika's coordination, but thanks to both her and Katy reminding Liko of the importance of enjoying herself while battling, she regained her composure and Floragato started to battle more efficiently. After Lokix was knocked out, Floragato was left to battle both opponents on her own and, despite learning a new move in {{m|Acrobatics}} and Terastallizing, was ultimately overpowered by Clodsire's enhanced {{m|Earth Power}}, resulting in Rika's victory.
[[File:HZ063.png|thumb|250px|Floragato battling {{p|Cetitan}}]]
In ''[[HZ063|Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha]]'', Floragato was the first Pokémon sent out to battle [[Grusha]] during Liko's second Tera Training test, going up against his {{p|Cetitan}}. Due to their big difference in bulk and her weakness to {{type|Ice}} moves, Floragato was quickly recalled in favor of Liko's second Pokémon, {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}, but she was quickly defeated. Floragato returned to the field and, this time, was able to force Grusha to switch Cetitan out after firing a Magical Leaf directly into its mouth, dealing big damage due to its softer insides. In its place, came out {{p|Altaria}}, who put the Grass Cat Pokémon in a precarious spot with its aerial attacks, but Liko was able to circumvent this by having Floragato grab onto Altaria's legs with her vine and knock it down with an Acrobatics. Then, both sides Terastallized and engaged in a final clash of moves: Magical Leaf against {{m|Ice Beam}}, with the latter winning out, leading to Liko failing her test.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Floragato accompanied her Trainer to the peak of [[Glaseado Mountain]] to cheer her up after their previous loss. Along the way, the two were separated from Roy and Dot by [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}}, whose Trainer was working with Spinel to spy on them. Floragato was then used to battle Amethio's Ceruledge after a sudden encounter with him. In stark contrast to their previous battle, Floragato was actually able to put up a fight and strategize by dodging Ceruledge's Fire-type moves thanks to her and Liko's training. When Amethio got serious and Terastalized Ceruledge, Floragato was overwhelmed and nearly defeated, until Spinel and his Umbreon suddenly interfered. After witnessing Spinel using the [[Laquium]] to shockingly empower his Umbreon against Ceruledge to defeat it, Floragato and her Trainer were surprised by Terapagos using its Terastal form to destroy the Laquium's effects. Floragato and Liko then followed Amethio and Ceruledge in chasing down Spinel for answers but were trapped in a cave as a result.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Floragato and Liko were informed of the Explorers' activities at Naranja Academy. After encountering Sidian on the school bridge, Floragato was soon used to battle against Sidian's Garganacl. When her opponent got serious and Terastallized his Pokémon, Floragato found herself in difficulty and Sidian told Liko to give up and surrender Terapagos. Liko refused to give up and Terastallized Floragato, allowing her to defeat Garganacl with a boosted Magical Leaf, forcing Sidian to retreat. Later, Floragato and Liko encountered Grusha, who told them to meet him in [[Clavell]]'s room. To her big surprise, Liko was not punished for Terastallizing and Grusha had surprisingly passed Liko in his assessment after witnessing her heroic actions and victory in battle.
[[File:Liko Floragato Lucius Arboliva test.png|thumb|250px|left|Floragato being tested by [[Lucius's Arboliva]]]]
In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Floragato was chosen as Liko's first Pokémon in her battle against Roy during the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] and went up against his Fuecoco. They were pretty evenly matched, exchanging blow after blow, until she managed to grab and slam him onto the ground with her vine, leading to Roy recalling it in favor of {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}. She struggled against her opponent's aerial maneuverability and got {{status|paralyzed}} by a {{m|Spark}}, prompting Liko to switch her for Hattrem, who still was not able to defeat Kilowattrel, but activated her {{a|Healer}} [[Ability]] to cure her teammate of her [[status condition]] before being knocked out. Floragato returned to the battlefield and, using her vine as a distraction, made Kilowattrel lower its guard before finishing it off with a Scratch. Then, Floragato and Fuecoco were up against each other again. During this match, she was able to learn {{m|Sucker Punch}}, inspired by the vine tactic from before, and her opponent evolved into {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} before both sides Terastallized, with Crocalor ultimately emerging victorious.

In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Floragato went up against Lucius's Arboliva, as the hero wanted to test Liko's strength as a Trainer after the end of her Tera Training. They quickly found themselves in a stalemate after clashing with Magical Leaf, but Floragato used their combined attacks to sneak up on Arboliva and land a supereffective hit with Acrobatics. Then, Seed Sower activated, which Liko interpreted as it asking for them to strike harder before Terastallizing Floragato. Arboliva withstood the enhanced Magical Leaf, but seemed content with Liko and Floragato's strength and returned to its Poké Ball soon after.

In ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Floragato, Crocalor, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} were used to battle against [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in order to convince it to join their group. Kleavor's immense raw power and ability to predict incoming attacks by listening acutely to its surroundings proved to be a challenge to the young Rising Volt Tacklers, who tried to retreat after noticing how outmatched they were, but were stopped when the hero trapped them inside a ring of jagged stones. The kids, however, came up with a strategy to throw off Kleavor's focus by utilizing their surroundings to their favor and managed to corner it. In the end, despite Terastallizing and landing powerful attacks in quick succession, Floragato and her allies were still defeated, but Kleavor was impressed enough by their strength to join their group.
[[File:Liko Floragato Roy Crocalor Dot Quaxwell.png|thumb|250px|Floragato with {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}]]
In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', Floragato was chosen to battle against what was presumed to be Lucius's {{p|Entei}} alongside Crocalor, Quaxwell, and Captain Pikachu in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast. Although they failed to defeat it, Entei still recognized their strength, but was revealed to be a [[wild Pokémon]] unrelated to the Six Heroes.

The Rising Volt Tacklers's search for Lucius's Entei led them to Paldea's {{pal|Pokémon League}} building in ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', after [[Briar]] notified them about recent sightings of an Entei in [[Area Zero]]. In order for Liko, Roy, and Dot to be granted access to the area, they were tasked with defeating [[Geeta]]'s Pokémon, consisting of a {{p|Glimmora}} and two {{p|Glimmet}}, in a battle. At the end, only Floragato and Glimmora remained, with the Grass Cat Pokémon barely managing to win thanks to Overgrow activating. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', now in Area Zero, the same four Pokémon that faced Entei before were up against their true objective, Lucius's Entei, which was revealed to actually be a {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, with the goal of retrieving the belt it had snatched from them. Despite initially struggling due to their opponent's mostly unknown biology, they eventually managed to get the belt back, earning Gouging Fire's trust.
[[File:HZ088.png|thumb|250px|left|Floragato teaming up with Crocalor, Quaxwell, and {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} to take on [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde]]]]
In the [[HZ082|following episode]], the young Rising Volt Tacklers and Friede battled once more against the Black Rayquaza after it had been summoned to Area Zero by the other heroes. Floragato was able to land some hits on the Legendary Pokémon with Hattrem's help and later worked with Quaxwell to douse it with a waterfall, allowing Cap to deal more damage with its {{type|Electric}} moves. However, Rayquaza was able to endure all of their attacks before retaliating with a powerful Draco Meteor, defeating Floragato, Hattrem, and Kilowattrel in a single move.

After finally arriving at [[Laqua]] in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers were ambushed by the Explorers, who had been following them for a while. A battle ensued, with Floragato facing off against Sidian's Garganacl once more and being able to win decisively, this time without the need of Terastallizing, even when her opponent did it itself. When Zirc and Onia arrived in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the young Rising Volt Tacklers were able to proceed to Laqua's previously sealed off area, where they, alongside Amethio, Terastallized their main Pokémon in preparation for a showdown against [[Gibeon]] and the [[White Zygarde]].

The battle begun in the [[HZ088|following episode]] and was initially very one-sided, with the {{pkmn|category|Order Pokémon}} being so powerful that they weren't able to deal notable damage even when exploiting a weakness. With a {{m|Land's Wrath}}, Zygarde defeated Crocalor and Quaxwell, and left Floragato and Ceruledge on their last legs. Refusing to give up, Liko encouraged Floragato to stand tall as well in order to protect their friends, which was the push necessary for her to evolve into {{p|Meowscarada}}. For a final assault, she teamed up with Ceruledge, and managed to knock Zygarde down with her newly learned {{m|Flower Trick}}. At this moment, Zygarde forfeited the battle, revealing it was actually testing the strength and resolve of Liko and her friends all along.

In ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', a year after the events at Laqua, Meowscarada subtly became displeased with Liko's rejection of Roy's request to help him stop the Laquium incidents by disappearing without her noticing, going to the rooftop of the academy. When Liko found her watching Ann and Roy's battle, she jumped off the rooftop, communicating her Trainer that she wished to battle Roy, with the girl noting how her friends had kept moving forward while she felt she had remained stuck. Meowscarada subsequently battled Roy's Crocalor, with both Pokémon eventually Terastallizing, but ultimately she was defeated. Even so, Liko expressed her thanks to Meowscarada before recalling her, noting that even she herself had made progress, even if she hadn't realized it beforehand.

In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Meowscarada helped out [[Roy's Lucario]] in stopping a rampaging {{p|Steelix}} under the influence of Laquium. In the [[HZ093|next episode]], Meowscarada battled against [[Litten Smitten]]'s {{p|Incineroar}} despite having a type disadvantage. While overwhelmed by her stronger opponent at first, she managed to counter it, though the battle was interrupted by [[Ult]] being chased by a Pokémon stampede. Meowscarada then performed some magic tricks to calm down the horde of {{p|Dodrio}} and {{p|Fearow}} that was chasing Ult to properly send them away without a fight.

In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', Meowscarada and {{p|Charcadet}} were used in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Diana]]'s {{p|Arcanine}} and Wash {{p|Rotom}}. At the start of the battle, Diana's Arcanine used Flamethrower, which Charcadet absorbed using {{a|Flash Fire}}. Diana later had Arcanine use [[Flare Blitz]], and Charcadet attempted to absorb the blow again, but she soon had Wash Rotom use {{m|Hydro Pump}} to intercept it. Meowscarada prevented Charcadet from getting hurt, but her efforts resulted her being hit by Flare Blitz and being unable to battle. Meowscarada watched the rest of the battle, as Charcadet fought the two Pokémon on its own, although it was able to defeat Wash Rotom but lost to Arcanine. After she and their Trainer praised Charcadet for its efforts, Liko recalled Meowscarada into her Poké Ball to recover.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Meowscarada was used alongside the rest of Liko, Roy, and Ult's Pokémon to battle against five of the Six Heroes, who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite her efforts, Meowscarada gets knocked out by Arboliva.

In [[HZ125]], Meowscarada was used to battle Lucius's Kleavor, which was being controlled by Sidian, alongside Hatterene. After suffering significant damage in battle, Meowscarada was healed by Hatterene's {{m|Healing Wish}}, knocking out Hatterene in the process. Liko then Terastallized Meowscarada, setting up her vines as an invisible trap to bind Kleavor. She subsequently defeated Kleavor with a full power Magical Leaf.

In [[HZ126]], Meowscarada was used to battle [[Dash]]'s {{p|Swanna}} under the condition that if she and Liko lost the usage of Strong Sphere would be unbanned on Naranja Academy's ground, after her Trainer and their friends convinced Geeta alongside Clavell to do so. Fortunately, Meowscarada was able to win the battle and Liko was able to help Dash realize that using Strong Sphere would only cause pain for her Swanna.

In [[HZ134]], Meowscarada and Hatterene were sent out to help the wild Pokémon that were affected by Laquium, but were almost attack by an {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Gliscor}} until {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} alongside Diana's Arcanine protected them. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Meowscarada and the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon made an attempt to purify the Laquium Core, but the Explorers interfered, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process, until Coral sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the {{pkmn|category|Intertwining Pokémon}}'s place. However, Meowscarada and the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium Core before Spinel merged with it, awakening it. Meowscarada subsequently teamed up with her friends to take down the Laquium Core.

In [[HZ136]], Spinel forced his Umbreon to attack Pagogo while under the effects of Laquium. Meowscarada stepped in to protect Pagogo, defeating her opponent with relative ease thanks to her strong bond with Liko. After the battle, Meowscarada joined her friends in helping Pagogo erase the Laquium Core for good. After the Laquium threat was neutralized, Meowscarada had to bid Pagogo farewell when it decided to stay with the Six Heroes and Zygarde to restore Laqua.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Liko and Meowscarada.png|thumb|250px|Meowscarada and Liko]]
Meowscarada has shown to be brave at heart, headstrong, and somewhat reckless, as she refuses to give up on any situation. As a Sprigatito, she was not the affectionate type nor an attention-seeker, both traits common of her {{p|Sprigatito|species}}, to the point of being hostile to humans if they tried to display affection. As the time passed, specially since the events of ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', her initial coldness and hostility towards those around her has mellowed out as she became friendlier with people and Pokémon alike, but has not outright disappeared: when she first met [[Diana]] in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle]]'', she tried to scratch her, probably in response to what she was saying. Much like her Trainer, she can be cautious of trusting others, a trait first seen when [[Amethio]] presented himself to them in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', but otherwise has no reservations and can easily make friends.

She has shown to be relaxed and overall unimpressed with various things. She enjoys sunbathing and, as revealed in ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', dry-flavored food, with a special liking to matcha, but has been seen enjoying sweets in ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]''. In addition, she is easily startled by loud noises and has shown to be easily provokable, as seen during her first training match against [[Captain Pikachu]], in which his {{m|Double Team}} strategy frustrated her. Despite being a {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, she was shown to dislike water, but dosen't mind relaxing in a tube, as seen in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]''. Initially, Sprigatito was a lot more free-spirited and did not seem interested in [[Liko]] at all, scratching her hand during their first meeting and running off to mind her own business. However, after witnessing the effort her Trainer was putting in order to actually understand her habits, she started to break out of her shell and eventually came to appreciate her affection, allowing Liko to carry her in her arms or taking the initiative to sit on her shoulder or atop her head. Furthermore, upon witnessing the lengths her Trainer was willing to go in order to protect her, even during their initial hardships, such as when they were [[HZ002|falling from a height at the Indigo Academy]] or when [[HZ003|Liko rescued her from the Explorers]], she became very close and loyal to Liko. Although her bond with her Trainer is pretty strong, she can get upset with her at times, specially if Liko does something she doesn't like or approve of, but does understand her well-meaning intentions to help their friends.
[[File:Liko Meowscarada jealous.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowscarada's jealousy when others receive Liko's affection or attention]]
Ever since her time at [[Marnya's house]], Sprigatito was insecure and afraid of her own strength, as she feared causing serious harm to her friends. Liko attributed this reasoning to explain Sprigatito's initial aversion to using Leafage when they first met. However, through Liko's support and encouragement, she let go of her fear and became more confident in herself, even coming around to enjoy battling and developing a desire to become stronger, especially to keep Liko safe from endangerment. Meowscarada also wants to be the one to battle, as seen in ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', when she gets upset that she isn't the one battling [[Katy]].

While understanding that Liko is a kind person who has care for everyone around her and the bond they both share will always be the strongest, Sprigatito has shown to get jealous of both people and Pokémon getting or receiving her Trainer's attention and affection, as seen with [[Alex]]'s {{p|Fidough}} in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'' and Pagogo in ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]''. However, Sprigatito quickly let go of her jealousy towards Fidough and Terapagos at different points after she befriended them. After evolving into Meowscarada and spending a year away from the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], her jealousy and possessiveness of Liko grew stronger. As shown in ''[[HZ093|Clash of the Nidothing Fans]]'', she became increasingly annoyed with [[Litten Smitten]] receiving Liko's full attention, and when the former's two {{p|Litten}} climbed onto Liko's legs, Meowscarada grabbed them and threw the two Fire Cat Pokémon off her, and refused to apologize afterwards. In ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]'', she got in-between Liko and [[Ult]] as they talked and hugged the former while glaring at Ult, annoyed with the attention Liko was giving him. She is also not completely emotionally closed off, as she remains very good friends with the Pokémon in the Rising Volt Tacklers, specifically [[Roy's Skeledirge]] and [[Dot's Quaquaval]], even after being separated for a year.
[[File:Liko Party HZ136.png|thumb|250px|Meowscarada with Liko, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, [[Pagogo]], and {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}]]
Upon meeting a [[wild]] {{p|Hatenna}} in ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', she didn't show her jealous side towards the Calm Pokémon, as she helped Liko look after her, which led them to form a close friendship and become teammates when her Trainer {{pkmn2|caught}} her, after encouraging her to stay with them. Ever since Hatenna joined the group, Sprigatito became protective of her, as she came to see her as her little sister and would get concerned when she would wander off on her own, as shown in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', when she ran away from [[Dot]]'s strong emotions, but was relieved that she was safe when the group found her. In ''[[HZ051|The Flower Tower]]'', despite Florgato feeling that Liko is paying more attention to Hatenna and Terapagos, she still doesn't hold a grudge against the former and allows Liko to put Hatenna in her arms as the latter looks for the Tera Pokémon. They maintain their friendship after they both evolved at different points, even when they both evolved into their final stages. Meowscarada also enjoys carrying Hattrem in her arms as they journey alongside their Trainer. After she evolved into Hatterene, Meowscarada comes to not mind sharing her affection for their Trainer with her. In addition to Hatterene, while she was in her first two stages, Meowscarada didn't mind holding Pagogo in her arms as well.

When {{p|Charcadet}} joined the group in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Meowscarada came to show respect for its determination and devotion, as she felt a kinship with it and understands that it wants to get stronger like she does in order to protect Liko from danger. Meowscarada also became a mentor figure to Charcadet, even helping it realize that she and the rest of their teammates can defend themselves and it's okay for Charcadet to be protected by them in return, and is willing to do what she can to help it grow as a battler. Like she is with Hatterene, Meowscarada is protective of Charcadet and sees it as her youngest sibling, as she doesn't show any sign of jealousy towards the Fire Child Pokémon's bond with Liko. Meowscarada would even praise Charcadet for its bravery and efforts, especially in Pokémon battles. In addition, Meowscarada would sometimes restrain Charcadet when it wants to battle or if it can't stay in one place. She maintains her bond with it after it evolved into Armarouge, as she looked on with pride to see the Fire Warrior Pokémon become stronger.

As a Sprigatito, Meowscarada was capable of releasing a sweet scent from her paws that relaxed those who smelled it. Sunbathing strengthens the power of her sweet scent, as noted by Liko herself. This aroma was strong enough to put [[Zirc]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} to sleep in the middle of their battle in ''The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)'' and to calm Lucius's {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} down in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]''. Moreover, Meowscarada has shown to be a tactic battler and was specially adept at using her Leafage, and later {{m|Magical Leaf}}, for various purposes. In ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', it was revealed that her proficiency with the move had garnered her some popularity around Marnya's house even before partnering with Liko. Since becoming her Pokémon, however, Sprigatito gained even more control over Leafage: as of ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', she became able to control its speed, quantity, and power to better suit the situation. Her Leafage can also be used to spread her sweet scent over large areas, as seen in ''Fiery Galarian Moltres'', and to blind opponents, usually in preparation for a sneak attack or for escaping—both applications point to Floragato's natural ingenuity, which matches perfectly with Liko's observational skills, allowing her to circumvent her lack of raw strength.

After evolving into Meowscarada, she has been able to hold her own against both [[Legendary Pokémon]] like [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] and Pokémon strengthened by [[Laquium]], integrating her newfound {{m|Flower Trick}} move into her strategies, allowing her to overwhelm opponents. She also seems to prefer tying down opponents with the invisible wire connected to her trick flower to keep them from moving. In addition, Meowscarada has shown strong will power, as seen in [[HZ136]], when she resisted the Laquium mist and encourged her friends to do the same, even helping them snap out of it by using Flower Trick. Meowscarada has shown a more mischievous and prankish side of her personality, such as when she purposely startled Ult with a flower bomb aboard the [[Brave Olivine]], much to her amusement. Despite her possessiveness of Liko, she can be greatly selfless when it comes to her friends, shoving Crocalor out of the way to prevent him from getting hit during their battle with [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'' and taking the brunt of a {{m|Flare Blitz}} from Diana's {{p|Arcanine}} to protect Charcadet in ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]''. As seen in [[HZ138]], Meowscarada was at first weary of Ditto and didn't want its attention on her, however, after Ditto helped her correct her mistake after she threw away Liko's Squawkabilly carving by posing as it while she and the other Pokemon worked to get it out of Muk, she warmed up to Ditto and worked together with the Transformation Pokemon to retrieve it. Meowscarda and the other Pokemon of the Brave Olivine then protected Ditto wanting it to stay after bonding with it and didn't want Ditto to be turned away after hearing Murdock say they couldn't bring more aboard the ship. Later, Meowscarada is shown to have formed a close bond with Ditto displaying maternal tendencies as she was seen hugging it and comforting Ditto and taking Ditto to sleep with her during the night.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" |As a Floragato
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Floragato ({{color2|000|Grass (type)|Grass}})
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Meowscarada ({{color2|000|Grass (type)|Grass}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Liko Sprigatito.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Floragato.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Floragato Terastal.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Meowscarada Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass|dark|Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Sprigatito Leafage|1=Sprigatito Scratch|2=Sprigatito Quick Attack|3=Sprigatito Magical Leaf|4=Floragato Scratch|5=Floragato Magical Leaf}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Leafage as a Sprigatito|1=Scratch as a Sprigatito|2=Quick Attack as a Sprigatito|3=Magical Leaf as a Sprigatito|4=Scratch as a Floragato|5=Magical Leaf as a Floragato}}|image2=Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}||0=Floragato Quick Attack|1=Floragato Acrobatics|2=Meowscarada Magical Leaf|3=Meowscarada Acrobatics|4=Meowscarada Sucker Punch|5=Meowscarada Flower Trick 2|6=Meowscarada Quick Attack}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Quick Attack as a Floragato|1=Acrobatics as a Floragato|2=Magical Leaf|3=Acrobatics|4=Sucker Punch|5=Flower Trick|6=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|HZ007|Special Training with Cap!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|HZ007|Special Training with Cap!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Sucker Punch|HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!}}
{{anmov|grass|Flower Trick|HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
!{{color|FFF|Picture}}
!{{color|FFF|First Used In}}
!{{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
!{{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Liko Sprigatito aromatic Leafage.png|150px]]
|''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]''
|{{m|Leafage}}
|[[Roy's Wattrel]] and [[Friede's Charizard]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Sprigatito kneads her forepaws at the ground repeatedly, causing a soothing aroma to begin wafting into the air. She then fires off several {{m|Leafage}} attacks, spreading the aroma all around the area to calm down the target. Wattrel and Charizard flap their wings to blow the aromatic Leafage in the opponent's direction. This was used to calm down [[Lucius]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}.
|}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:0906Sprigatito HZ anime.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:0907Floragato HZ anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:0908Meowscarada HZ anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Reveal Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Airdate Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 1.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 2.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 3.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 5.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 7.jpg|x200px]]
|-
| First poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Second poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Third poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Fifth poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Seventh poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Sprigatito|Sprigatito]], [[a:Category:Floragato|Floragato]], and [[a:Category:Meowscarada|Meowscarada images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Uniform.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Sprigatito.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Sprigatito V2.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Floragato.png|x125px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko uniform Meowscarada Hattrem.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem Pagogo.png|x125px]]
|-
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem Pagogo Charcadet.png|x125px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hatterene Pagogo Charcadet.png|x125px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hatterene Pagogo Armarouge.png|x125px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hatterene Armarouge.png|x125px]]
|-
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Liko Floragato HZM.png|thumb|180px|Floragato in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Floragato appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role she does in the animated series. She debuted in [[HZM00]] as a Sprigatito and evolved into a Floragato in [[HZM03]].
====Appearance====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Liko Sprigatito HZM.png|150px]]
|}
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass||Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sprigatito Leafage|1=Floragato Magical Leaf}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Leafage as a Sprigatito|1=Magical Leaf}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZM01}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZM03}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito PMLT.png|thumb|150px|Sprigatito in [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]] manga.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|PMLT01|}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}
{{-}}

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Liko Floragato DVT.png|thumb|180px|Floragato in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga.

In DVT11, it was revealed that Sprigatito evolved into a {{p|Floragato}}.

====Appearance====
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|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Liko Sprigatito DVT.png|150px]]
|}

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==In the games==
===[[Core series]]===
[[File:L1K0W1TH906.jpg|thumb|300px|Password reveal from Pokémon Singapore's Facebook page]]
A Sprigatito based on Liko's Sprigatito was distributed to players who inserted a password. The password could be used to obtain Sprigatito from March 15 to September 30, 2024. The password was <code>L1K0 W1TH 906</code>.

{{SVevent/head|wcid=1535|wctitle=Liko's Sprigatito Gift
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Sprigatito
|gender=f
|level=5
|ndex=0906
|type=Grass
|teratype=Grass
|ot={{tt|Liko|English, German, French, Spanish, Italian}} {{tt|リコ|Japanese}} {{tt|리코|Korean}} {{tt|莉可|Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese}}
|id=230414
|ability=Overgrow
|nature=Quirky
|fateful=yes
|met=the Pokémon animated show
|ribbon=Classic
|ribbon2=Partner
|hpiv=20|atkiv=20|defiv=20|spaiv=20|spdiv=29|speiv=20
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leafage|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
}}
{{G9event/entrybottom|sv|Password: <code>L1K0 W1TH 906</code>|March 15 to September 30, 2024}}
{{G9event/footer|scale=128}}

===[[Spin-off game]]s===
====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Sprigatito appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Liko's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Gorgeous Star set 1|first Gorgeous Star set}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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| style="vertical-align:top" |
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Sprigatito|img=906Sprigatito|move=Leafage|movetype=Grass}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Grass}}
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====[[Pokémon GO]]====
From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time and April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, as part of Pokémon GO's ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event''<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series with a new event!]</ref><ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration-2025/ Tinkatink makes its smashing debut in the return of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event!]</ref>, which was based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those encountered in the animated series appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]]. During the first and second event, Sprigatito appeared in the wild from Field Research tasks, and during the second event, Floragato wearing a hat with Liko's pin also appeared in the wild, and during the raid and surprise encounters. Additionally, from April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 23, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, a special Floragato [[Timed Research]] event was held in Pokémon GO. After entering the code '907andLIKO' in the Pokémon GO Web Store, players received quests that, upon completion, would guarantee an encounter with a special Floragato wearing a hat with Liko's pin.
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==Trivia==
* Meowscarada is the first [[first partner Pokémon]] to have been obtained by a main character in the first episode of a new series since [[Dawn's Piplup]] was obtained in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', 766 episodes earlier.
** She is also the first to have a confirmed [[Ability]] since [[Clemont's Chespin]], whose Ability was confirmed in ''[[XY015|An Appetite for Battle!]]'', 461 episodes earlier.
* Meowscarada is the first {{type|Grass}} first partner Pokémon to:
** Have been obtained as the actual first Pokémon of a main character.
** Have been obtained by a female main character since [[May's Venusaur]], who was caught as a {{p|Bulbasaur}} in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', 885 episodes earlier.
*** She is also the first to reach her final evolution that is owned by a main character other than {{Ash}} since {{an|May}}'s Venusaur as well, having been revealed in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', 776 episodes earlier.
** Have [[Evolution|evolved]] under a main character's ownership since [[Ash's Torterra]], who evolved from {{p|Grotle}} in ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', 645 episodes earlier.
*** She is also the first to reach her final stage since Ash's {{p|Torterra}} as well.
** Have a confirmed gender since [[Ash's Snivy]], which was confirmed in ''[[BW007|Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!]]'', 604 episodes earlier.
** Be dual-typed since [[Ash's Rowlet]], who was caught in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', 377 episodes earlier.
* Out of the three [[Paldea]] first partner Pokémon featured in {{aniseries|HZ}}, Meowscarada is the only one to:
** Have been obtained by her Trainer in her debut episode.
** Not have been with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] as a wild Pokémon.
** Be confirmed female.
** Have a confirmed Ability.
** Not have Terastallized in her {{p|Sprigatito|first evolutionary stage}}.
** Have fully evolved prior to the one year time skip.
** Receive one [[Pokédex entry]].
** To have learned their respective [[signature move]] the same episode they evolved into their final form.
* Meowscarada is the first {{type|Dark}} Pokémon owned by a female main character since [[Misty's Gyarados|Misty's Mega Gyarados]], who was revealed in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', 338 episodes earlier.
* Overall, Meowscarada took 87 episodes after her [[HZ001|debut]] to fully evolve, the fastest of all Grass-type first partner Pokémon belonging to a main character in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
** Floragato's Evolution into Meowscarada, specifically, took only 43 episodes, from ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' to ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', which is the shortest period of time a Grass-type first partner Pokémon belonging to a main character ever took to evolve in the animated series.
** Both of Meowscarada's Evolutions happened during battles against {{Shiny}} {{type|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]: the [[Black Rayquaza]] and the [[White Zygarde]].
* Meowscarada is the first Pokémon owned by a main character to {{Tera}}stallize in the animated series.
* Prior to Meowscarada's gender being confirmed as female in ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]'', Liko's VA [[Minori Suzuki]] had hinted towards the Pokémon being female in an interview, comparing them to sisters.<ref>[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2301285/full/ Minori Suzuki Interview]</ref> In another interview, Roy's VA [[Yuka Terasaki]] suggested the same by stating that Liko and Sprigatito have a "friendship between girls".<ref>[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2302588/full/ Yuka Terasaki Interview]</ref>
* Prior to her Evolution in ''From So Far Away'', a poster featuring Floragato was leaked on Family AnimeFesta for a Japanese event for ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''. This, however, was soon removed. After ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' aired, the poster was released on [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR official Japanese Twitter page]. It was also foreshadowed in ''CoroCoro Ichiban!'' Magazine, where Floragato was featured on a pencil case that came with ordering the magazine.
* Meowscarada is the first Pokémon to be distributed in the [[core series]] games with a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Partner Ribbon}}.
* Meowscarada is currently the only Pokémon owned by the Rising Volt Tacklers to be a Grass type.

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Rising Volt Tacklers

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The '''Rising Volt Tacklers''' (Japanese: '''ライジングボルテッカーズ''' ''Rising Volteccers'') is a team of adventurers featured in {{aniseries|HZ}}, led by [[Friede]] and, after his disappearance and the team's reformation, [[Roy]]. The Rising Volt Tacklers travel around the {{pkmn|world}} aboard their airship and base of operations, the [[Brave Olivine]]. After [[Liko]] and Roy joined the team, their main mission became to find and gather the [[Six Heroes]], which led them to cross paths with the [[Explorers]].

With Friede's disappearance and the Explorers framing them as the villains, the Rising Volt Tacklers temporarily disbanded following the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', but were rebirthed by Roy in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', a year later, now with the goal of stopping the Explorers' plans and clearing their name to the public. In [[HZ136]], they finally succeeded in their efforts.

==History==
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===Pre-series===
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers formed.png|thumb|250px|The formation of the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
Sometime prior to the events of the series, the [[Pokémon Professor]] [[Friede]], who quit his job at [[Exceed]], was [[fishing]] in the [[Paldea]] [[region]] with his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} and his former mentor [[Ludlow]]. Friede met up with a teacher of his, [[Lucca]], who wanted him to meet someone. Upon meeting a {{pkmn2|wild}} [[Captain Pikachu|Pikachu]] trying to fly, Friede decided to do research on him and tried to befriend the {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}}. Although he failed to befriend {{P|Pikachu}}, Friede didn't give up as he offered the Mouse Pokémon some food. Eventually, Friede decided to fly up to sky to see why Pikachu wanted to fly, realizing that he wanted to see the horizons. Seeing Pikachu falling, Friede and Charizard saved him, winning his friendship. Friede asked Pikachu to be his partner, which he accepted. Later, Friede asked Ludlow if he can have his boat and was okay with it. The two arrived in [[Slateport City]] in [[Hoenn]] where Friede met up with his childhood friend [[Orla]] and asked her to turn Ludlow's boat into an airship. Through her help, the boat turned into the [[Brave Olivine]] and the four of them formed the Rising Volt Tacklers. Also, Friede decided to [[nickname]] his partner Captain Pikachu.

Later, the four of them met [[Murdock]], [[Wy-Yes]], and [[Mollie]] as they joined the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Wy-Yes eventually decided to leave the team in order to become a journalist for {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}}. Sometime after Wy-Yes left, Murdock's niece [[Dot]] (who is a well-known streamer known as Nidothing) joined the Rising Volt Tacklers. During their adventures, the Rising Volt Tacklers had various Pokémon from all the different regions settle in with them when they decided to make the Brave Olivine their home. One day, Friede was contacted by Lucca, who was reached out by her mother, [[Diana]], as she asked him to bring her daughter [[Liko]], who was attending [[Indigo Academy]] in the [[Kanto]] region, to Paldea and protect her during the journey there.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers vs Explorers.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Friede]] facing the [[Explorers]] for the first time]]
The Rising Volt Tacklers debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. They first appeared looking for Liko at Indigo Academy, but they failed to find her because all the students were wearing the same uniforms. Despite this, they decided to try again in finding Liko during the school break with Friede going back to Indigo Academy by himself in order to find her. When Liko clashed with the members of the [[Explorers]], Friede appeared to help her. After nearly getting hit by {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}'s {{m|Psycho Cut}}, Liko and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} were protected by the power of her mysterious pendant.

In the [[HZ002|following episode]], Friede took Liko to the Rising Volt Tacklers' airship, where she had her first interaction with the rest of the group. Before Liko could ask more about them, the ship was intercepted by members of the Explorers and another battle between Friede and [[Amethio]] ensued. After Liko almost gave herself to the Explorers, her Sprigatito unleashed a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the force field around the Wing Deck, but got blown overboard in the process, allowing Amethio to capture her before fleeing with his group.

In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Friede revealed that Liko's mother hired the Rising Volt Tacklers to protect her. The group went to the city where the Explorers were last seen, and [[Murdock's Rockruff]] managed to smell Sprigatito's scent in [[Onia]]. Friede, Liko, and Rockruff chased her back to their temporary base, where Friede engaged Amethio again in a battle to allow for Liko and Rockruff to find where Sprigatito was held captive. After being reunited with her Pokémon, Liko decided to trust in the Rising Volt Tacklers and became part of the group, whose next destination was Paldea.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers meet Black Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers meet the [[Black Rayquaza]] for the first time]]
[[HZ004|Throughout]] their [[HZ005|journey]] to get Liko to Paldea, the Rising Volt Tacklers met a boy named [[Roy]] on an [[Roy's hometown|island]] in Kanto as he helped them repair their ship. Roy [[HZ006|eventually]] decided to join the Rising Volt Tacklers on their adventures, after forming a bond with a {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} that lived with them as he became his first Pokémon and an encounter with a [[Black Rayquaza]] that came out of his [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. The Rising Volt Tacklers helped Liko and Roy become [[HZ007|better at Pokémon battles]]. In addition, Liko and Roy learned of the existence of Dot (who was hiding in her room from the rest of the crew and Liko and Roy up until that point) as they [[HZ008|attempted]] to make friends with her.

In ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived in Paldea. After Friede failed to reach Liko's mother, they decided to head over to her house as [[Alex]], her father, was home. However, Liko overheard Alex talking to Friede, as he expressed how worried he was about her being on her own and expressed a desire for her to attend school in Paldea. Liko decided to head back to the ship for the night, but was not able to fall sleep. Through Orla and Mollie's advice and a drawing Dot made for her, Liko made up her mind as she left the ship to go back home to tell Alex her decision. Upon arriving home, Liko told her father that she wanted to continue traveling with the Rising Volt Tacklers and attend online classes at the Indigo Academy, which he understood and accepted her decision.
[[File:Liko and Roy with Arboliva.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Liko]] and [[Roy]] with [[Lucius's Arboliva]]]]
Following a lead from Alex and [[Brassius]] about the Black Rayquaza, the Rising Volt Tacklers [[HZ011|investigated]] [[Arboliva's Forest]] where they met a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} that had another Ancient Poké Ball and saw the damage that a forest fire caused to it. The Rising Volt Tacklers worked together to restore the forest and eventually witnessed Liko's pendant reveal an [[Pagogo|unknown Pokémon]], which showed her and Roy a vision. After Arboliva decided to join them, Liko and Roy discovered that it and the Black Rayquaza belonged to [[Lucius]], the Ancient Adventurer. Friede also found out about this through Lucca as she told him that she knew the legend thanks to her mother. Liko [[HZ012|decided]] to meet with her grandmother in [[Galar]] to learn more about her pendant.

However, [[HZ013|before]] they could set off for Galar, they were ambushed by [[Spinel]] of the Explorers who was able to steal [[HZ014|Liko's pendant]] by using his {{p|Beheeyem}} to put her in a trance, which led her to lose part of her [[HZ015|memory]]. While most of the crew was searching for Liko, Dot had some help in streamer and [[Levincia]] [[Gym Leader]] {{an|Iono}} in finding her. Dot decided to leave the airship in order to find Liko, causing Roy to finally meet her in person. Meanwhile, Liko was able to recover the memories she lost while under Beheeyem's trance and met up with Roy and Dot, meeting the latter for the first time. After reuniting with Friede, Liko realized that her pendant was stolen, so the Rising Volt Tacklers made a plan to get it back from Spinel. Dot officially became a [[HZ016|Pokémon Trainer]] with the {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} that have been living with the Rising Volt Tacklers as her first Pokémon. After they managed to get Liko's pendant back from Spinel, the Rising Volt Tacklers set off for the Galar region.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers vs Moltres.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers battling [[Lucius's Moltres]]]]
During [[HZ017|their]] [[HZ018|journey]] to Galar, the younger members became curious as to how Captain Pikachu was able to fly during a battle against Roy's Fuecoco and {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}}. After failing to get an answer from Friede, Liko, Roy, and Dot asked the rest of the members, but no luck. However, their question did get the rest of the members curious as well, turning to Friede for answers. Although he was reluctant to answer their question, Friede decided to tell them as to how he met Captain Pikachu and the formation of the Rising Volt Tacklers. In ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived in Galar. They decided that their first stop was at [[Motostoke]] before heading to [[Hammerlocke]] by train.

However, [[HZ020|after hearing from]] [[Kabu]] that he saw the Black Rayquaza flying to the west of Motostoke, they [[HZ021|decided]] to take a detour to the [[Galar Mine]]. Here, Liko, Roy, and Friede [[HZ022|encountered]] the Explorers again and they battle them. However, a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball arrived and attacked them, which led to Captain Pikachu getting injured. Fortunately, Liko and Roy managed to bring Captain Pikachu out of the mine while Friede continued his battle against Amethio. [[HZ023|After recovering]] at the Motostoke's [[Pokémon Center]], Liko and Roy reunited with Friede and the three of them decided to confront Moltres again in order to calm it down. Through their teamwork, they were able to do it. After Terapagos reappeared, they saw a vision and Moltres decided to join them, returning to its Ancient Poké Ball. However, Terapagos didn't return to its pendant form, as {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}} sensed its presence and revealed it to her Trainer. Friede hid Terapagos while he, Liko, and Roy decided to take it to the Brave Olivine.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers meet Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers properly meeting [[Pagogo|Terapagos]]]]
[[HZ024|After showing the rest of their teammates Terapagos]], Liko, Roy, and Friede headed for Hammerlocke to find the [[ancient castle]] that Diana was at. Through her {{p|Squawkabilly}}, they were able to meet with Diana, who explained her past and the history of Terapagos. However, they were ambushed by the Explorers, who followed them to their location in order to take Terapagos. [[HZ025|Fortunately]], they were able to escape with Diana joining them as she showed Liko information about Lucius and his remaining Pokémon. [[HZ026|After Terapagos did some exploring of its surroundings]], Diana gave Liko a belt that was owned by Lucius to hold the Ancient Poké Balls. Liko then told her friends that she wanted to find Lucius's remaining Pokémon and look for [[Laqua]], which they agreed. However, due to not having a lot of information of the three remaining Pokémon, they decided to continue pursuing Black Rayquaza. [[HZ027|After Dot got misled in finding information about the Black Rayquaza's whereabouts]], Roy decided to ask someone if they knew anything about the Ancient Poké Balls, which Diana tells him that she knows someone who could help. [[HZ028|However]], Diana's friend [[Tepen]] turned out to have turned into stealing. Fortunately, Liko, Diana, and their friends helped Tepen realize the error of his ways. Although Tepen wasn't able to help them get information about the Ancient Poké Balls, Liko and her friends were able to get intel on a contact of his. [[HZ029|Through Tepen's information]], Liko and her friends met [[Karna]] as she designs Poké Balls, but couldn't help them with information about the Ancient Poké Balls either.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers meet with Lapras.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers meeting with [[Lucius's Lapras]] and its "pirate crew"]]
Due to not getting the information they needed about the Ancient Poké Balls, the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to continue their search for the remaining [[Six Heroes]]. In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers took in a wild {{p|Polteageist}} and {{p|Sinistea}} that decided to live on the Brave Olivine. In ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers got information about a {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} and they realized that it had to be one of Lucius's Pokémon, so they decided to investigate. After finding it, they failed to see it because of the {{m|Mist}} covering it and the younger members witnessed two Pokémon appearing on the ship. However, through Friede's plan, the Rising Volt Tacklers were able to see Lapras with scars and they found out that it used the mist to cover any ship that went nearby to give to its fellow Pokémon the chance to steal the food cargo on them. After preventing the group from stealing anything, the Rising Volt Tacklers followed Lapras and its group. In the [[HZ032|next episode]], however, they were stopped when Lapras used {{m|Ice Beam}} on the ship. Liko, Roy, and Friede decided to confront Lapras on their own. Terapagos attempted to reason with Lapras, even bringing out Arboliva and Moltres for help. Liko, Roy, and Friede were then shown another vision of Lucius. After spending time with Lapras and its friends, the Rising Volt Tacklers got ready to leave. However, Lapras decided to join them as its friends encouraged to go with them and it returned into its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Terapagos and Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|left|Terapagos facing the Black Rayquaza]]
Before setting off, the Rising Volt Tacklers witnessed the Black Rayquaza arriving to their location in ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]''''. However, after Amethio battled and got defeated by the Black Rayquaza, the Rising Volt Tacklers witnessed Terapagos transforming and battling the [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Unfortunately, Terapagos collapsed and the Black Rayquaza left. Later, Diana told Friede that she was planning to travel alone again, which he understood and accepted her decision. The next day, Liko and Roy did a training battle with Diana, which led them to victory when Sprigatito landed a hit on Diana's {{p|Arcanine}}. After the battle, Liko and Roy thanked Diana for the experience, as it will help them be better Trainers. Upon hearing of Diana's departure in ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Liko and Roy decided to do a surprise farewell party. Through the rest of the members help, Liko and Roy were able to surprise Diana, which she appreciated. Before leaving, Diana gave Liko her adventure log. After dropping Diana off, the Rising Volt Tacklers agree to continue their search for the remaining Six Heroes. However, before doing so, the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to return to Paldea for information on Terapagos.

[[HZ035|During their return journey to Paldea]], the Rising Volt Tacklers began to run out of funds needed to pay for supplies, so the adults decided to take some jobs in order to raise money. After Friede got a job request from a [[Shine|friend]] of his, he took the assignment with Liko and Roy accompanying him. They were able to fulfill the job and stop a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|HZ035}}. In ''[[HZ037|Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!]]'', Friede got another job assignment from another friend of his who is the leader of a group of {{OBP|archeologists|HZ037}}, as they were having trouble with a group of {{p|Sandile}} and its {{p|Krokorok|evolved}} {{p|Krookodile|forms}}. Fortunately, Roy found out the problem but, to their disappointment, for this reason the Rising Volt Tacklers were no longer needed to do the job. In [[HZ038|the following episode]], the Rising Volt Tacklers took in a wild {{p|Maushold}} when it decided to come live on the Brave Olivine until it eventually decided to go with Mollie. In ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]'', Dot was reunited with her mother, as she came to bring her home because her time with the team was a trial period, but let her stay as a permanent member of the team, after seeing her friendship with her Pokémon partners, Quaxly and {{TP|Dot|Tinkatink}}, Liko, and Roy, and having a battle against each other.
[[File:HZ045.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers battling the Black Rayquaza for the first time]]
In ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived back in Paldea. Soon after their return, the [[HZ043|team]] [[HZ044|learned]] of the Explorers' plan to capture the Black Rayquaza and decided to investigate a mysterious tower they had built near Levincia. However, when Friede entered the tower, it turned out to actually be a trap set up by Spinel, locking Friede up inside while the rest of the Explorers admins started the capture operation at a lighthouse outside of Levincia. Liko, Roy, and Ludlow hurried to the site to stop them, with the rest of the team moving the Brave Olivine to the site as well to allow Dot to jump down to the lighthouse and use a shutdown program on the device the Explorers had used to summon Rayquaza. While Friede successfully escaped from Spinel's trap and Roy managed to stop [[Chalce]] from catching Rayquaza, things quickly took a turn for the worse when Rayquaza's {{m|Draco Meteor}} shower started devastating the scenery and [[Coral]] made a reckless attack on Rayquaza in a rage by having her {{p|Glalie}} use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, sending Rayquaza crashing straight into the Brave Olivine and severely damaging it. Fortunately, Murdock was able to safely land the Brave Olivine. After the Explorers retreated in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot and Friede battled Rayquaza. Despite having help from Amethio, the four of them couldn't defeat Rayquaza, and the Legendary Pokémon left once again. In the aftermath of the battle, Liko, Roy, and Dot decided to learn more about the Terastal phenomenon and be able to use it in battle. As such, they went to study at [[Naranja Academy]], while the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers focused on repairing the Brave Olivine.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ074.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]] battling [[Lucius's Kleavor]]]]
During their time doing repairs to the airship, the Rising Volt Tacklers took a group of wild {{p|Tatsugiri}} as new traveling companions. After the repairs on the Brave Olivine were finished and the younger members were done with their studies at Naranja Academy, the Rising Volt Tacklers set off to search for the Six Heroes once more in ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]''. Their first destination was the land of [[Kitakami]], planning to meet up with the Terapagos researcher [[Briar]]. After arriving in Kitakami and [[HZ069|spending an evening]] at the local [[Countryside Harvest Festival]], the team learned from [[Carmine]] that Briar was currently at the [[Crystal Pool]] on [[Oni Mountain]]. Friede and the junior members of the team [[HZ070|subsequently]] [[HZ071|traveled]] there, meeting Briar and exchanging information about Terapagos with her. While both sides learned a lot, the Rising Volt Tacklers didn't gain any new leads, so they decided to focus on finding the remaining three members of the Six Heroes for now.

Through an unexpected stroke of luck, Dot discovered that a photographer named [[Perrin]] had seen {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}} in Kitakami. [[HZ072|Through]] [[HZ073|Perrin's help]], Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede found Kleavor. After some convincing from Lapras, having a battle with the younger members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and seeing Liko's selfness for Pokémon, Kleavor showed her, Roy, Dot, and Friede a vision of Lucius of the day they meet. Kleavor then decided to join the group and it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ076.png|thumb|250px|right|The Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]] summoning [[Rystal]] at the [[Crystal Pool]]]]
[[HZ074|The next day]], Liko and her friends reunite with Diana, as they exchanged information about the Explorers. After returning to the Crystal Pool and were able to summon [[Rystal]], a member of the original Explorers, Liko and the group found out that she and Lucius were her great-great grandparents. Liko and the group then [[HZ075|listened]] to Rystal telling everyone how she formed the Explorers with Lucius and [[Gibeon]] and they were able to reach Laqua. However, Liko and the group had to bid farewell to Rystal when she had to return to her proper time. Liko and the group then bid farewell to Diana, as she intended to continue traveling her own way. [[HZ076|Through Wy-Yes's help]], the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to head to [[Olivine City]] in the [[Johto]] region in order to search for {{p|Entei}}. In ''[[HZ077|Ludlow's Homecoming!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived in Johto. [[HZ078|After falling to find Entei in Johto]], the Rising Volt Tacklers head back to Paldea when Briar revealed that a Pokémon similar to Entei had been spotted in [[Area Zero]].
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ083.png|thumb|170px|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers battling the Black Rayquaza for the second time]]
In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived back to Paldea. After Liko, Roy, and Dot defeated [[Geeta]], together with Friede, [[HZ080|they entered Area Zero]] and met up with Briar. [[HZ081|Upon finding the Pokémon similar to Entei]], they realized that it was a [[Paradox Pokémon]] named {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. The four Rising Volt Tacklers battled Gouging Fire when it wanted to test their strength. Through their teamwork, they defeated Gouging Fire, who showed them a vision of when it first met Lucius. Gouging Fire then decided to join the group and returned to its Ancient Poké Ball. However, it and the rest of the Six Heroes come out to summon the Black Rayquaza, who arrived at the group's location. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede [[HZ082|battled]] the Black Rayquaza once again and, after a tough battle, they were able to return Rayquaza to its Ancient Poké Ball. Rayquaza then showed them a vision of the original Explorers reaching Laqua. The group then bid farewell to Briar and, following Rayquaza, [[HZ083|made their way to the paradise]].
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ088.png|170px|thumb|right|The Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Amethio]] battling [[Gibeon]] and his [[White Zygarde]]]]
In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', after stopping at [[Pericarp Town]] near Laqua, Friede and the younger members journeyed to the paradise, with the Six Heroes helping along the way. Upon entering Laqua in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Friede and the younger members explored until they came across the barrier, which Pagogo removed. However, in the [[HZ086|next episode]], Friede and the younger members were then confronted by the Explorers. Although they were able to defeat the Explorers admins in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Friede and the younger members were too late to prevent Gibeon from reaching the [[Laquium]]. Fortunately, Gibeon's [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] was only trying to free Lucius from the Laquium. Friede and the younger members met Lucius, as he explained to them that he was able to see the outside world through Zygarde. Due to Friede's partners going berserk from the Laquium and knocking each other out, the younger members with Amethio battled Gibeon. However, Zygarde [[HZ088|eventually]] forfeited the battle, because it had been testing their strength and resolve, as it bid its Trainer farewell and disassembled itself.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Spinel released his own supply of Laquium that he had gathered after Pagogo and the Six Heroes purified the land. This act caused the Six Heroes, barring Rayquaza, to go berserk and indiscriminately attack anything in their sight. Rayquaza shielded the Rising Volt Tacklers from its comrades' attacks and ordered them to escape, but as the Brave Olivine attempted to leave, a strong gust of wind caught Friede and his Pokémon off-guard. Friede managed to get Captain Pikachu to safety before he and Charizard were blown off the ship. Afterwards, the group started flying around the area looking for Friede, but couldn't find him. Meanwhile, Spinel had the entire area around Laqua closed off, and later publicly framed the Rising Volt Tacklers for the destruction at Laqua, casting them as a dangerous group to the public eye. With their original task completed and being unable to function without Friede, the group made the decision to disband; Liko returned to [[Indigo Academy]], Roy going on a [[Episode: Mega Evolution|training journey]] in the [[Kalos]] region, and Dot returning to her home.
[[File:Re-formed Rising Volt Tacklers MV.png|250px|thumb|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers re-formed by Roy, Dot, and Liko]]
A year after the events at Laqua, in ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', Dot and Roy discovered a case of Laquium affecting a wild {{p|Slaking}}, and after the boy and [[Ult]] defeated it, Roy decided to visit the Indigo Academy to ask for Liko's help in finding more signs of Laquium. After reuniting with her in the [[HZ091|following episode]], Roy explained the situation. At first, Liko refused to help him and Dot, as she was accustomed to being at Indigo Academy and didn't want everyone there to know she was a Rising Volt Tackler out of fear of bearing the group's tarnished reputation. However, after seeing Roy battling [[Ann]] and having a battle against him herself, Liko ultimately decided to join and assist in clearing the group's name while revealing the truth to the public.

In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Liko and Roy tracked down a Laquium sign that Dot found, and ended up battling a pair of Laquium affected {{p|Steelix}}, alongside Ult, who had been following Roy. In the process, Roy and Ult showcased [[Mega Evolution]], with Liko learning about it for the first time.

In ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]'', Liko and Roy reunited with Mollie, who had returned to the family Pokémon Center at [[Mochew City]]. Mollie disapproved of their decision to restart the team, but after working together to calm a Laquium-afflicted {{p|Vileplume}} down, ultimately respected their decision. The two offered her a spot back in the team, but she declined for the time being, as she knew that she needed to be at the Pokémon Center. Before they parted ways, she promised to them that she would return when the team was fully reunited.
[[File:Ult joins Rising Volt Tacklers.png|250px|thumb|[[Ult]] joining the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
[[HZ095|During an investigation at an Exceed testing facility]], Liko and Roy find out that they and the Explorers have made a Laquium power-up device called the [[Strong Sphere]]. Also, upon witnessing the effects the Strong Sphere had on Pokémon, Ult saved Liko and Roy after their Pokémon were defeated in a [[Double Battle]] by Coral and Sidian. He proceeded to join the two on their journey. In the [[HZ096|following episode]], after Liko and Roy reunited with the Black Rayquaza, which was under the protection of [[Team Dragon Rampage]], Dot called and informed the two that Murdock had returned to [[Cortondo]] to work with [[Katy]]. Dot then decided to meet up with the group in person at Cortondo in Paldea. [[HZ098|Upon arriving at Cortondo]], the three and Ult met with Murdock at Katy's pastry shop. Like Mollie, Murdock disapproved of their decision to restart the team, despite Liko's insistence that they knew what they were getting into. Katy suggested a Pokémon battle to alleviate Murdock's concerns, and in the official rematch, Liko defeated Katy. Impressed by her growth, Murdock ultimately respected their decision and informed them that the Brave Olivine had been dismantled, with its parts being stored in Galar. With this knowledge in hand, the group decided to look for Orla and left Cortondo. Murdock confessed to Katy that he wanted to travel with them despite the fact that he suggested that they disband after the events in Laqua, fearing that he would hold them back. Katy told Murdock that the others had already done so despite their circumstances, causing him to realize the meaning of her words.

In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult went to Galar to look for Orla, and it was revealed that Orla had lied about the ship's condition. Rather than dismantling it, she had kept it hidden in a forest, maintaining it from time to time, and the wild Pokémon (apart from Maushold) remained onboard. After Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult defeated two members of the Explorers in the [[HZ100|the following episode]], [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]], Orla decided to join them in officially re-forming the Rising Volt Tacklers, as the five worked together to clean and rebuild the Brave Olivine. Ludlow, Murdock, and Mollie returned to the team, with Ult deciding to become an official member of the group. Dot then discovered a message had been sent to their app a month prior. After decrypting it and showing it to everyone else, they found out that it was from Friede, who was revealed to be alive and well but in hiding from the Explorers.
[[File:Young Rising Volt Tacklers.png|thumb|250px|left|Dot, Liko, Roy, and Ult deciding to train at [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]]]]
In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived back to Paldea through Dot's suggestion in going to Naranja Academy because everyone there knows the Explorers true nature. Although Dot is able to give Geeta and Clavell the information she had on Laquium and while they understand the situation, they aren't able to help them further without more evidence, but they recommended asking [[Jacq]] for help in their research, which he accepted. Dot also gets a map of Paldea from Penny that shows Laquium Signs around the region. After returning to the Brave Olivine in the [[HZ102|next episode]], the younger members decided to check out a Laquium Sign near their location. During their investigation, Dot reminds everyone that they need funds to travel around if they want to spread the truth about Laquium, as Roy remembers that most of their funds came from Friede and Captain Pikachu doing various jobs. Later, after Liko, her Pokémon and a {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}, who decided to become one of her partners, stopped the Laquium Sign, Dot gets a video message from Iono asking for [[Nidothing and Iono Meetup|a handshake event]] as their next collaboration, which she reluctantly agreed to hold it as a means to earn some money in ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]''. Also, a wild {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}} stowed away on the Brave Olivine until Dot decided to add it to her team in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]''.

After Roy and Ult infiltrated an Explorers base in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Diana came for a visit in the [[HZ108|next episode]] to give the Rising Volt Tacklers information on how to eliminate Laquium once and for all. Also, Diana tells the Rising Volt Tacklers that Spinel has the remaining Six Heroes held captive with Ult backing up her claim, as he saw Lapras and Kleavor trapped in boxes when he was in the Explorers base. Wanting to save the remaining Six Heroes from the Explorers, the Rising Volt Tacklers agreed to find which Exceed building they are being held in, as they realized that Spinel moved them in order to prevent them from finding them. Liko suggests they ask [[Cervantis]], the former Exceed director and Amethio's father, which they agreed. In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', however, Liko, Roy, and Ult walked into a trap the Explorers set up for them by faking an email sent by Cervantis. In the [[HZ110|following episode]], Liko, Roy, and Ult were forced to battle five of the Six Heroes when they used a new improved Strong Sphere called Super Strong Sphere on them to turn them against them. Despite their efforts and help from Amethio, Liko, Roy, and Ult's Pokémon are knocked out by five of the Six Heroes with Coral and Sidian's help. However, the effects of the Super Strong Sphere on five of the Six Heroes wears off and the Explorers left with them. Despite the loss, Liko, Roy, Ult, and Dot [[HZ112|decided]] to do battle training at [[Blueberry Academy]] in the [[Unova]] region after getting a call from Briar. Also, Liko revealed to Roy and Dot that their friend Ann is at Blueberry Academy as an exchange student.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers reunited.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers reunited with Friede]]
In ''[[HZ115|Welcome to Blueberry Academy!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived in Unova, as the older members dropped off the junior members at Blueberry Academy while they docked near a town for repairs and supplies.

In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers, along with Penny and Carmine, attended a meeting with Briar whom explained that Diana's theory about Pagogo possibly needing to resonate with eighteen Pokémon Types was only half correct. Briar clarified that Pagogo needed to resonate with eighteen different Tera Types from Pokémon at the level of the Six Heroes in order to completely purify Laquium. After leaving Blueberry Academy and Dot with Penny obtained data on Laquium in ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers got a message from Friede that he was coming back. Friede then revealed to his teammates that he was returning from space. In ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', when Friede ran into trouble returning to the planet, the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived to his rescue and were able to get him back onto the Brave Olivine safely. After exchanging information in ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', Friede and Roy had a battle, which the latter won. Later, Friede decided to go to the [[Hoenn]] region to give respect for the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] and go to the [[Devon Corporation]] to analyze the data on Laquium that he got from space. Friede decided to leave the Rising Volt Tacklers to Captain Pikachu and Roy, with the latter officially being recognized as the new leader.

In [[HZ124]], the younger members and Amethio staged a rescue mission for the reamning Six Heroes, as they were able to get into the Explorers HQ where they were being held in. However, the five end up walking into a trap set up by Spinel, as they face off a high ranking member of the Explorers and a Six Hero. [[HZ125|Through their efforts]], the five were able to save the remaining Six Heroes and let them roam the world so they would be safe from the Explorers. Although, the remaining heroes promise Zygarde to lend their strength at Laqua when the time comes. However, Spinel used the confrontation with the younger members to frame them again, making things worse for their reputation and forcing them to go into hiding from the public.
[[File:Roy and his friends.png|thumb|250px|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers setting off on the Brave Olivine once again]]
In [[HZ126]], the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived back to Paldea, but had to keep a low profile due to Spinel's lies. The younger members go back to Naranja Academy to stop them from selling Strong Spheres while the older members stay with the Brave Olivine in Levincia with Iono's help in keeping their airship hidden from the public. In [[HZ127]], the younger members' friends Ann, Nemona, and Penny decided to help the Rising Volt Tacklers stop the Explorers' plans for good. In [[HZ128]], Liko, Roy and Ult decided to return to Johto to reunite with the Black Rayquaza while the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers stay at Paldea. In the [[HZ129|following episode]], after arriving at the [[Dragon's Den]] and helping the Black Rayquaza recover, Roy and Ult battled the Legendary Pokémon as they gave everything they got to prove themselves to it. Eventually, Roy came on top and caught the Black Rayquaza with its approval. Roy then let Rayquaza roam the world so it could gather the remaining Six Heroes while he, Ult, and Liko returned to their teammates at Paldea.

In [[HZ130]], Liko, Roy, and Ult saw that Strong Sphere has been released to the public during their return journey to Paldea, while Dot saw it through a battle at Levincia. The younger members discussed the 18 Tera Types, having the Six Heroes represent {{t|Normal}}, {{t|Dark}}, {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Bug}}, {{t|Rock}}, and {{t|Dragon}}; themselves, minus Ult, representing {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Electric}}, {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Water}}, and {{t|Steel}}; and Penny, Nemona, Ann, and Amethio representing {{t|Fairy}}, {{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Ground}}, and {{t|Ghost}}. They realized that they had 17 Tera Types, missing {{t|Poison}}. Upon getting a plate of [[mochi]]s from Maushold, the younger members decided that Diana's {{p|Pecharunt}} would be perfect for the Poison Tera Type. Later, the Rising Volt Tacklers got a call from Friede, informing them that he was almost finished with his own investigation and would be joining back up with them soon, much to their excitement. In the [[HZ131|following episode]], the Rising Volt Tacklers were joined by Wy-Yes and Perrin who decided to join them in stopping the Explorers, promising to reveal the truth to the public in order to clear their name. Meanwhile, after lending his Rotom Phone to [[Yanga]], Friede met [[Master Mayonnaise]], who decided to briefly join the Rising Volt Tacklers in their quest as well in order to further train Roy and Ult in Mega Evolution, having trained them before in Kalos. Once the Brave Olivine was finished being upgraded with Friede dubbing it to be its Rising Again mode, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies set off for Galar to ask Diana for help. [[HZ132|Upon arriving]], the Rising Volt Tacklers asked Diana for her help, which she accepted, and found out that Pecharunt's Tera Type is Poison through Pagogo, fulfilling the required Pokémon they need to erase Laquium. After spending some time training at Diana's place, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies bid farewell to Master Mayonnaise, and the group heads off for Laqua.

In [[HZ133]], the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies have arrived at Laqua as the group spilt up in order to prevent them from battling the Explorers so they can preserve their required Pokémon. Roy, Ult, and Friede took to the sky while the girls, except Mollie, Orla, and Perrin, who stayed on the Brave Olivine with Ludlow, Murdock, and Wy-Yes, and Captain Pikachu were dropped off and traveled on foot. However, they were ambushed by the Explorers, although Roy, Ult, and Friede managed to led Coral and Sidian away from the girls and Captain Pikachu. Dot, Nemona, and Penny stay behind to battle Indi and Rubina while Liko, Diana, Captain Pikachu, and Ann left. During the confrontation, Dot, Nemona, Penny, Roy, Ult, and Friede find out that the Explorers have figured out their plan in eliminating Laquium for good. Dot, Nemona, and Penny were able to defeat Indi and Rubina with [[Hamber]]'s help as the three of them left to meet back up with Liko's group while the latter stayed behind to battle a group of Explorers grunts. Meanwhile, Roy, Ult, and Friede do a Mega Evolution battle with Coral, Chalce, and Sidian, where they emerged victorious in [[HZ134|the following episode]].
[[File:Laquium threat over.png|thumb|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies see that the Laquium threat was over]]
Liko, Diana, Captain Pikachu, and Ann meet up with Amethio, Onia, and Zirc as they worked together to help the Laquium affected Pokémon when Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines. After Captain Pikachu destroyed the machines and Pagogo purified the Laquium from the Pokémon with Zygarde, Onia, and Zirc taking them to safety, Liko, Ann, and Diana meet up with their friends. The Rising Volt Tacklers with their allies then encountered Spinel, Rubina, and Indi. Meanwhile, in Pericarp Town, Orla, Ludlow as Mighty G, Murdock, and Mollie helped the people and Pokémon there when Laquium came to their area while Wy-Yes and Perrin took photos of their heroics. Seeing their efforts, the townspeople, except [[Yuha]], a friend Liko, Roy, and Dot met the last time they were there, started to realize that the Rising Volt Tacklers aren't bad people. Simultaneously, the Black Rayquaza and the other Six Heroes arrived at Laqua as they, Liko, Roy, Dot, Ult, Friede and their allies got ready to get rid of Laquium for good.

In [[HZ135]], however, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies Pokémon got attacked by the Explorers, as they end up losing Penny's {{p|Sylveon}}, who represented the Fairy Tera type. Fortunately, Coral turned against Spinel and had her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, take Sylveon's place. Chalce and Sidian also turn against Spinel as they, with Coral, decided to team up with the Rising Volt Tacklers in order to stop him for good. During the process to remove Laquium, Spinel merged with its Core, casuing it to awaken. The Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies try to fight it, but it was too strong. However, they refused to give up and found out that the middle of the Laquium Core is the main target they need to hit. [[HZ136|Through Roy and Amethio's Mega Evolved Pokémon]] making an opening for them, Pagogo goes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all with the eighteen Tera Type Pokémon, separating Spinel from the Core in the process. After Liko battled Spinel and won, Pagogo successfully erased the Laquium Core for good and the Explorers, except Zirc and Onia, leave Laqua. Later, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies watch various Pokémon return to the paradise just as the rest of the groups on the Brave Olivine arrived. When Pagogo, the Six Heroes and Zygarde decided to stay at Laqua to rebuild it, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies respect their wishes and bid them farewell, but promised to come back one day, as they leave the paradise on the Brave Olivine.

Through Wy-Yes and Perrin's articles on the team's actions and the help from people like [[Litten Smitten]] and [[Stunner Fisk]], whom [[HZ093|they]] [[HZ097|met]] during their journey to reveal the truth to the world, the Rising Volt Tacklers' name was cleared with the public and its members were declared heroes, free to fly into the sky without worry once more. Friede returned to work for Exceed and help in the Laquium research with Yanga, although he is still a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers. The Rising Volt Tacklers took some time to relax on the Brave Olivine afterwards, minus Ludlow, who temporarily left to focus on his superhero persona Mighty G. Through a visit from Friede in [[HZ137]], the younger members revived their interest in traveling around and going on adventures to purse their goals as they set off on the Brave Olivine once more. In [[HZ139]], the Rising Volt Tacklers take in a wild {{p|Ditto}} that [[HZ138|stowed away]] on the Brave Olivine.
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==Team roster==
===Active members===
This list is of the team members who are part of the team. Although they disbanded for a year after [[Friede]]'s disappearance, [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Captain Pikachu]] have re-formed the Rising Volt Tacklers themselves in order to stop the influence of [[Laquium]] on Pokémon and clear the group's name in the public eye. Most of the adults returned in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' after being inspired by the younger members' determination while Friede returned in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'' but left temporarily in the [[HZ122|next episode]] until [[HZ131]]. After the Rising Volt Tacklers had their name cleared with the public in [[HZ136]], Friede decided to continue working for [[Exceed]].
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! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Member
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Overview
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Position
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|[[File:Friede.png|180px|Friede]] [[Friede]]
| Friede was the original commander, leader, and is the founder of the Rising Volt Tacklers. He's also responsible for the navigation of the [[Brave Olivine]]. After getting separated from his teammates in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Friede investigated Laquium and went to space. He returned in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'' but decided to leave the team temporarily in the [[HZ122|next episode]], passing leadership of the team to Roy, with him coming back in [[HZ131]]. In [[HZ136]], Friede returned to work for Exceed as a researcher, but is still a member of the team and is the group's research specialist.
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" rowspan="4" |Founding members
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|[[File:Roy Captain Pikachu.png|180px|Captain Pikachu]] [[Captain Pikachu]]
|Captain Pikachu is Friede's Pokémon partner and the second-in-command of the team. He's the leader of the Pokémon owned by his Trainer's friends and the ones who live on the Brave Olivine. He is also responsible for the navigation of the Brave Olivine alongside Roy.
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| [[File:Orla.png|180px|Orla]] [[Orla]]
| Orla is the engineer of the team. Being also the one who built and fixes the team's airship: the Brave Olivine and is the one responsible for the engine room.
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|[[File:Ludlow.png|180px|Ludlow]] [[Ludlow]]
|Ludlow is the fisher expert of the team and the one responsible for watching the ship while the other members are absent. With the Brave Olivine being built on top of his boat, he handles the helm whenever the ship is traveling on water. Ludlow has a superhero alter ego named Mighty G, and uses this persona to help his friends/teammates on occasion. Upon getting significant recognition under this persona, Ludlow [[HZ137|temporarily left]] the Brave Olivine to focus on it.
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| [[File:Murdock.png|180px|Murdock]] [[Murdock]]
|Murdock is the skilled chef of the team, being the one responsible for the airship's kitchen and feeding the members and Pokémon of the team. He joined the team to use his cooking skills to make everyone happy.
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" rowspan="6" | Later members
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|[[File:Mollie Horizons.png|180px|Mollie]] [[Mollie]]
|Mollie is the healing specialist of the team, being the one responsible for the airship's infirmary and the health of the members and Pokémon of the team. She joined the team to accomplish her goal of becoming a doctor.
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|[[File:Dot 3.png|180px|Dot]] [[Dot]]
|Dot is responsible for the technology part of the Brave Olivine, as she created most of the software used by the team as the team's intelligence specialist. She is also a popular streamer known as Nidothing. She joined the team so she could see the world and find inspiration for her content. When the Rising Volt Tacklers reformed, Dot became a founding member of the new team. Starting ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Dot is put in charge of the team's finances and finding ways to get funds for their travels.
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|[[File:Liko 2.png|180px|Liko]] [[Liko]]
|Liko is responsible for taking care of the [[HZ004|airship's observatory as the lookout]]. She also took care of the Pokémon who live on the Brave Olivine, but she eventually gave that position to Ult, and does various chores around the ship. She joined the team in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'' to discover the mysteries behind her [[Pagogo|pendant]] and the [[Explorers]]. When the Rising Volt Tacklers reformed, Liko became a founding member of the new team.
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|[[File:Roy 2.png|180px|Roy]] [[Roy]]
|Roy is responsible for hoisting the Rising Volt Tacklers flag and fixing it whenever it gets damaged. He joined the team in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' to become a Trainer strong enough to find and catch the [[Black Rayquaza]]. When the Rising Volt Tacklers reformed, Roy became a founding member of the new team. Starting with ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Roy was put in charge of steering the ship and deciding where the group goes in Friede's absence. In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', Roy is officially entrusted with leading the Rising Volt Tacklers alongside Captain Pikachu by Friede, becoming the new commander.
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|[[File:Ult.png|180px|Ult]] [[Ult]]
| Ult is responsible in caring for the Pokémon who live on the Brave Olivine after being entrusted with it by Liko. He joined the Rising Volt Tacklers after the team reunited in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' simply to accompany his friends, having already known Roy through their training in [[Kalos]].
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===Former members===
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! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Member
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Overview
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|[[File:Wy-Yes.png|180px|Wy-Yes]] [[Wy-Yes]]
| Wy-Yes was a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers before Mollie and the younger members joined the team. Prior to Dot's arrival, Wy-Yes left in order to become a journalist for the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}} magazine. In ''[[HZ076|Wynaut?! Wy-Yes!]]'', Wy-Yes was contacted by Friede, who wanted to ask him for help with finding one of Lucius's Pokémon. It is unknown what role or responsibility he had on the team. He temporally rejoined the team in [[HZ131]] to help them in fighting the Explorers before returning to make articles for Occulture after the threat with Laquium was over.
|}

===Allies===
These characters are allies of the Rising Volt Tacklers:
====Family====
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! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Role
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|[[File:Lucca anime.png|180px|Lucca]] [[Lucca]]
|Lucca is [[Friede]]'s former teacher and [[Liko]]'s mother. She was the person responsible for introducing [[Captain Pikachu]] to Friede and thus is also indirectly responsible for the creation of the Rising Volt Tacklers. She's also the one who called the group to protect Liko and her [[Pagogo|pendant]] from the [[Explorers]].
|-
|[[File:Diana Horizons.png|180px|Diana]] [[Diana]]
|Diana is an adventurer and Liko's grandmother. She's the one who suggested to her daughter Lucca to call the group to protect Liko and her [[Pagogo|pendant]] from the Explorers. She started traveling with the group after they found her in an [[ancient castle]] in [[Galar]] in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'' until ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', where she went back to adventuring. She returned in ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' to tell the group about some information she got about the Explorers. In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', she also got the chance to meet her grandmother [[Rystal]] alongside them at the [[Crystal Pool]]. [[HZ108|After meeting back up with]] [[HZ123|them a few times]], Diana decided to help the Rising Volt Tacklers in stopping the Explorers once and for all in [[HZ132]].
|-
|[[File:Franka.png|180px|Franka]] [[Franka]]
|Franka is [[Dot]]'s mother and [[Murdock]]'s younger sister. She was the one who granted her daughter the right to travel the team, initially on a trial basis and, starting from ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]'', as a permanent member.
|-
|[[File:Rystal.png|180px|Rystal]] [[Rystal]]
| Rystal is one of the original [[Explorers]] and Liko's great-great-grandmother. She has died a long time ago, but she was temporarily brought to the present by [[Pagogo]]. She used the little time she had there to tell the group about her, [[Lucius]], and [[Gibeon]]'s adventure in [[Laqua]], before entrusting Pagogo to Liko, allowing her to catch it in a [[Poké Ball]].
|-
|[[File:Lucius.png|180px|Lucius]] [[Lucius]]
| Lucius's actions and achievements were the main motivation for the group during the events of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. During the [[HZ087|climax]] of the battle in Laqua, Liko and the others discovered that Lucius was still alive, and that he was actually Liko's great-great-grandfather. He joined the Rising Volt Tacklers in the final battle against [[Gibeon]] and the other [[Explorers]] before fading away with Gibeon due to the Laquium's destruction. He is indirectly responsible for the Rising Volt Tacklers' formation and adventures.
|}

====Friends====
{| class="roundtable c" style="background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; width: 75%; margin:auto; text-align:center"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Member
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Role
|-
|[[File:Iono anime.png|180px|Iono]] {{an|Iono}}
|Iono is an influencer and streamer who is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Levincia]]'s Gym. She is also a friend of Dot and a frequent contact of the Rising Volt Tacklers. In ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', Iono helped Dot find [[Liko]] who was missing after being abducted by [[Spinel]] and in ''[[HZ049|Dot and Nidothing]]'', it was revealed that she helped the team find a place for the [[Brave Olivine]] to be docked while it was repaired. She later helped them again when the Rising Volt Tacklers needed to lay low because of the Explorers framing them for their crimes.
|-
|[[File:Amethio 3.png|180px|Amethio]] [[Amethio]]
| Although he had officially been a member of the Explorers and thus a adversary to the Rising Volt Tacklers during their group encounters, Amethio himself had shown a tendency to align with its members during [[HZ045|some]] [[HZ065|extraordinary]] [[HZ087|situations]], throughout which he established a kinship with Liko. After Liko, Zirc, and Onia [[HZ104|find him]] in hiding, a year after Spinel's takeover of the Explorers, Amethio becomes a frequent ally to the Rising Volt Tacklers and reassembled the [[White Zygarde]] to aid them.
|-
|[[File:Perrin anime.png|180px|Perrin]] [[Perrin]]
|Perrin is a photographer from [[Sinnoh]] who met Dot during the Rising Volt Tacklers' trip to [[Kitakami]], and [[HZ072|later]] helped Liko, Roy, and Dot find [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in Tengu Mountain. She decided to help them in [[HZ131]] in fighting the Explorers.
|-
|[[File:Briar anime.png|180px|Briar]] [[Briar]]
| Briar is a researcher and teacher who met the Rising Volt Tacklers at the [[Crystal Pool]], and she [[HZ080|met]] back up with them in [[Area Zero]] in order to find [[Lucius]]'s {{TP|Lucius|Entei}}. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', she helped the group with information as they battled and also found out that Lucius's Entei was actually a [[Paradox Pokémon]], a {{p|Gouging Fire}}.
|-
|[[File:Onia and Zirc HZ087.png|180px|Zirc and Onia]] [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]]
| In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Amethio's agents Zirc and Onia broke ranks to assist Liko, Roy, and Dot against the other Explorers admins in Laqua. After that particular moment, the two groups developed a mutual respect for each other. A year later, in ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]'', in [[Levincia]], the duo had Liko and Roy's help in recovering a ticket for an [[Nidothing and Iono Meetup|event]] in the city. Later, Zirc and Onia asked Liko for help in finding Amethio, who had been out of contact since the events at Laqua. [[HZ104|After Liko helped them find Amethio]], Zirc and Onia alongside Amethio became recurring allies to the Rising Volt Tacklers.
|-
|[[File:Naranja Academy anime.png|180px|Naranja Academy]] [[Naranja Academy]]
| Amid the disinformation campaign that [[Exceed]] created to damage the reputation of the Rising Volt Tacklers, [[Naranja Academy]] and its members are frequent allies of the team, unofficially assisting members with research, training, support, and other functions in the battle against the Explorers.
|-
|[[File:Penny anime.png|180px|Penny]] [[Penny]]
| Initially a friend of [[Dot]] and the others, Penny helped the Rising Volt Tacklers on several occasions, whether by creating a map to monitor the appearances of Pokémon affected by [[Laquium]], or by directly assisting Dot in specific missions, becoming a key element in helping in the battle against the Explorers during ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. Penny [[HZ126|later agrees to help]] the Rising Volt Tacklers in fighting the Explorers.
|-
|[[File:Cervantis.png|180px|Cervantis]] [[Cervantis]]
| Cervantis is Amethio's father as well as a former member of the Explorers and the director of Exceed before Spinel's takeover of the Explorers. When he saw how far the Explorers were willing to go in using Strong Spheres and Amethio's encouragement, Cervantis decided to take action and help his son along with the Rising Volt Tacklers. After Spinel's downfall in [[HZ136]], Cervantis assumed control of the Explorers and Exceed.
|-
|[[File:Hamber.png|180px|Hamber]] [[Hamber]]
| Hamber used to adventure with Diana before becoming a member of the Explorers as its second-in-command and caretaker of Amethio. When Spinel took over the Explorers, Hamber decided to stop him in the shadows. Hamber eventually becomes an ally of the Rising Volt Tacklers, even helping Dot, Nemona, and Penny get to their friends when they [[HZ133|arrive]] at Laqua.
|-
|[[File:Nemona anime.png|180px|Nemona]] {{an|Nemona}}
| Nemona is a friend of the younger members, as she helped them with their training occasionally. Later, upon witnessing the effect Laquium has on Pokémon, Nemona decided to help the Rising Volt Tacklers in fighting the Explorers.
|-
|[[File:Ann.png|180px|Ann]] [[Ann]]
|Ann is a friend of Liko's and was the only one who knew about her being a Rising Volt Tackler prior to Liko telling her fellow Indigo Academy students in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''. In [[HZ127]], Ann decided to help the Rising Volt Tacklers in fighting the Explorers.
|-
|[[File:Master Mayonnaise.png|180px|Master Mayonnaise]] [[Master Mayonnaise]]
| Master Mayonnaise is the Trainer that taught Roy and Ult [[Mega Evolution]] in [[Kalos]]. In [[HZ131]], Master Mayonnaise came to Paldea to assist Roy and Ult alongside their friends in their battle against the Explorers. However, in the [[HZ132|next episode]], Master Mayonnaise left the group to promote Mega Evolution after helping Roy and Ult once again in their training.
|}

==Technology==
===Apps===
*Members of the Rising Volt Tacklers have an app installed on their [[Rotom Phone]] as proof of membership. It is a messaging app developed by [[Dot]] that allows members to contact each other when needed. The app's servers were taken down after the Rising Volt Tacklers's disbanding following the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'' but were later restored by Dot in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' after the group reformed.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; padding: 2px; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{yellow color light}}"
! style="{{roundytop|5px}}" |App
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers App.png|250px]]
|- style="background:#{{yellow color light}}"
|}

===Vehicles===
{{main|Brave Olivine}}
*The Brave Olivine is the base of operations of the Rising Volt Tacklers, which also acts as both the group's airship and living quarters.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; padding: 2px; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{yellow color light}}"
! style="{{roundytop|5px}}" |Brave Olivine
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Brave Olivine.png|250px]]
|- style="background:#{{yellow color light}}"
|}

==Missions==
As a way to raise funds for travel, the Rising Volt Tacklers sometimes do side missions on the way to certain regions.
<div class="scrollbox">
{| class="roundtable c" style="background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; width: 50%; margin:auto; text-align:center"
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |Mission
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Description
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Episode
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Hirer
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Status
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Liko School Uniform.png|150px]] '''Bring Liko and her pendant to Paldea'''
|Bring [[Liko]] and her pendant back from [[Indigo Academy|her school]] in [[Kanto]] to her home in [[Paldea]], and keep them safe during the journey.
|''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|[[File:Lucca Squawkabilly.png|150px]] [[Lucca]]
! style="background:#{{green color light}}" |Cleared
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Shine Bramblin.png|150px]] '''Rescue Shine's Bramblin'''
|Rescue [[Shine]]'s {{p|Bramblin}} from a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|HZ035}}.
|''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]''
|[[File:Shine.png|150px]] [[Shine]]
! style="background:#{{green color light}}" |Cleared
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[File:HZ037.png|150px]] '''Transport a stone'''
|Remove a huge rock from an excavation site.
|''[[HZ037|Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!]]''
|[[File:Archeologists HZ037.png|150px]] {{OBP|Archeologists|HZ037}}
! style="background:#{{red color light}}" |Failed
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}
</div>

==Pokémon==
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|A majority of the Rising Volt Tacklers Pokémon]]
:''For information regarding Pokémon owned by the Rising Volt Tacklers crew, please refer to each of the individual members' page.''
All of the current Rising Volt Tacklers have two to three Pokémon [[Party|on hand]], with [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] being the only ones known to have had four Pokémon at any point.

As of [[HZ138]], there are fourteen [[wild Pokémon]] (of twelve different {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}}) living on the [[Brave Olivine]]; also, other four wild Pokémon have lived on the airship in the past, but have been {{pkmn2|caught}} by a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers since then, namely [[Roy's Fuecoco]], [[Dot's Quaxly]], [[Mollie]]'s {{p|Maushold}}, and [[Dot's Gimmighoul]].
{{-}}

===Wild Pokémon===
The following is a list of wild Pokémon living with the Rising Volt Tacklers in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Pawmi
|type1=Electric
|img=RVT Pawmi.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Yoshino Aoyama
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Pawmi}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It's also shown to be skittish in [[HZ026]]. In [[HZ126]], Pawmi showed a tendency to be a bit gluttonous, eating its food and causing Murdock and Mollie to get annoyed by this behavior.

None of Pawmi's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Shuckle
|type1=Bug
|type2=Rock
|img=RVT Shuckle.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=
|vaen=Crispin Freeman
|desc={{p|Shuckle}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It is used to create [[Berry Juice|juice]] for the crew to drink.

Shuckle's only known move is {{m|Rollout}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Snorunt
|type1=Ice
|img=RVT Snorunt.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Kei Shindo
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc={{p|Snorunt}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It is usually found in the fridge aboard the Brave Olivine as it prefers cold temperatures. As seen in ''[[HZ037|Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!]]'', Snorunt is used to cool beverages for the Rising Volt Tacklers, such as Shuckle's Berry Juice.

Snorunt's only known move is {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Noctowl
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=RVT Noctowl.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Noctowl}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It serves as lookout on the Brave Olivine.

None of Noctowl's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Carkol
|gender=
|type1=Rock
|type2=Fire
|img=RVT Carkol.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=
|vaen=Major Attaway
|desc={{p|Carkol}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It is used to generate energy for the Brave Olivine. It also helps dry any clothes that are wet whenever any of the members couldn't do it outside.

None of Carkol's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Slugma
|gender=
|type1=Fire
|img=RVT Slugma.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Kohsuke Tanabe
|vaen=Tyler Bunch
|desc={{p|Slugma}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It is used to generate energy for the Brave Olivine.

Slugma's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Muk
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=RVT Muk.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Muk}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It disposes of the airship's trash by consuming it. Muk appears to be quite shy, as it became uncomfortable when [[Ult]] came close to it to request its help in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]''.

None of Muk's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Nosepass
|type1=Rock
|img=RVT Nosepass.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Nosepass}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It helps with navigating by acting as the airship's compass.

None of Nosepass's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Polteageist
|type1=Ghost
|img=RVT Polteageist.png
|epnum=HZ030
|epname=Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc={{p|Polteageist}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It snuck aboard the airship in [[Galar]] and decided to stay after befriending the other Pokémon onboard. It makes tea for the crew and the Pokémon.

When it comes to its capability to make drinks, Polteageist takes it with great pride, as it challenged Shuckle to see who could make the better drinks.

Polteageist's only known move is {{m|Teatime}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Sinistea
|type1=Ghost
|img=RVT Sinistea.png
|epnum=HZ030
|epname=Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc={{p|Sinistea}} is one of the Rising Volt Tacklers' known Pokémon. It was born when Polteageist poured some of its tea into [[Diana]]'s antique teacup.

None of Sinistea's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers
|pkmn=Tatsugiri (×3)
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Water
|img=RVT Tatsugiri.png
|epnum=HZ068
|epname=Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!
|vajp=Taku Yashiro
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Kristen McGuire
|desc=A Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy Form {{p|Tatsugiri}} were revealed to have joined the Rising Volt Tacklers while the Brave Olivine was being repaired.

None of their moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Rising Volt Tacklers
| pkmn = Ditto
| type1 = Normal
| img = RVT Ditto.png
| epnum = HZ138
| epname =
| vajp = Kotono Mitsuishi
| vaen =
| desc = In [[HZ138]], a wild {{p|Ditto}} stowed away aboard the [[Brave Olivine]]. It spied on the Rising Volt Tacklers as they were about to depart with their airship, and then used Transform to change into [[Captain Pikachu]], tricking Roy and sneaking aboard. In the [[HZ139|next episode]], it officially became part of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

Ditto is shown to be playful, curious and affable around other Pokemon. He is also emotionally aware as he saw Meowscarada crying and poses as the Squawkabilly Carving while the Pokemon worked to get the real one back.

Ditto's only known move is {{m|Transform}}.
}}

====Formerly====
{| width="100%"
| {{InactivePoké|Dot|Quaxly|RVT Quaxly.png|Water|link=Dot's Quaquaval}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|Pagogo Normal Form.png|Normal|link=Pagogo}} {{TeraIcon|Stellar}}
| {{InactivePoké|Roy|Fuecoco|RVT Fuecoco.png|Fire|link=Roy's Skeledirge}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Mollie|Maushold|RVT Maushold.png|Normal|link=Mollie#Maushold}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dot|Gimmighoul|Gimmighoul Chest Form anime.png|Ghost|link=Dot's Gholdengo}}
|}

==Gallery==
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|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers anime.png|300px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers anime 2.png|300px]]
|-
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Orla}}, {{color2|FFF|Murdock}}, {{color2|FFF|Mollie}}, and {{color2|FFF|Ludlow}} <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1634139785051746305</ref>
| Concept art of Orla, Murdock, Mollie, and Ludlow in the {{color2|FFF|List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series episodes#Mega Voltage|Mega Voltage arc}} <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1936303066149798074</ref>
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow: hidden;" |[[File:RVT Jinbei.png|300px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow: hidden;" |[[File:RVT Swimsuit.png|300px]]
|-
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Friede}}, Murdock, Orla, Mollie, and Ludlow in {{color2|FFF|Kitakami}} clothing <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1846823464273084611</ref>
| Concept art of member's swimsuit<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1954709353677902311</ref>
|}

==Trivia==
* The group's name is derived from the [[move]] {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the [[signature move]] of {{p|Pikachu}}'s evolutionary line. Specifically, it refers to [[Captain Pikachu]]'s special usage of the move, the '''Rising Volt Tackle''', which allows him to reach high altitudes and inspired [[Friede]] to create the group in the first place.
** The group's name in Japanese and English may also incorporate {{m|Rising Voltage}}, another {{type|Electric}} move.

==Names==
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|ar=مجموعة الهجوم الفولتيّ الصاعد
|zh_yue=昇龍伏特攻擊隊 ''Sīnglùhng Fuhkdahk Gūnggīk Déui''
|zh_cmn=昇龍伏特攻擊隊 ''Shēnglóng Fútè Gōngjí Duì''{{tt|*|Taiwan}} 上升伏特攻击队 ''Shàngshēng Fútè Gōngjī Duì''{{tt|*|Mainland China}}
|cs=Voltonauti
|da=Rising Volt Tacklers
|nl=Volttackle-aeronauten
|fi=Nousevat Volt Tacklerit
|fr=Électacleurs Volants
|de=Volttackle-Aeronauten
|it=Locomonauti
|ko=라이징 볼트태클즈 ''Rising Volt Tacklers''
|no=Høyspent Flyverne
|pl=Wojownicy Elektroakcji
|pt_br=Trovonautas
|pt_eu=Aeronautas Eléctricos
|es_la=Tacleada de Voltionautas
|es_eu=Aeronautas del Placaje Eléctrico
|sv=Uppåtstigande Volttacklarna Högvoltflygarna
|tr=Yükselen Volt Vurucuları
|he=בולמי הוולט העולים ''Bolmey HaVolt Ha'Olim''
}}

==References==
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[[es:Tacleada de Voltionautas/Aeronautas del Placaje Eléctrico]]
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[[zh:昇龍伏特攻擊隊]]

Explorers

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:''This article is about the group from Pokémon Horizons. For the games, see [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].''
{{spoilers}}
{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Explorers
|jpteamname={{tt|エクスプローラーズ|Ekusupurōrāzu}}
|tmteamname=Explorers
|logo=Explorers Logo.png
|image=Explorers Admins anime.png
|caption=The generals<ref>They are referred to as "generals" in English-based media, such as the [https://horizons.pokemon.com/en-us/ official website] and the blurb for ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]''. In Japanese, they have been referred to as '''幹部''' ''kanbu'' in a [https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/2047622830880325904 X/Twitter post], used for the terms "Admin" and "Executive" (such as {{tc|Magma Admin}} and {{tc|Executive}})</ref> of the Explorers prior to the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc
|size=300px
|leader=[[Cervantis]] (currently) [[Spinel]] (formerly) [[Gibeon]] (deceased)
|leadername=Boss
|region=Worldwide
|admins=[[Coral]], [[Sidian]] [[Amethio]] (formerly), [[Hamber]] (formerly), [[Chalce]] (formerly)
|adminname=Generals
|targets=[[Laquium]], Laquium Core, [[Laqua]], the [[Six Heroes]], [[Pagogo|Terapagos]], [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Friede]], [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], [[Diana]], [[ancient castle]], [[Dot]], [[Naranja Academy]], [[Area Zero]], [[Karna]]'s [[Karna's Poké Ball factory|Poké Ball factory]]
|hideout=[[Mount Pericarp]], [[Manpūku Town]] ([[Explorers base]]), unknown ([[Explorers HQ]])
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|text color=FFF
|border color={{ghost color}}
|background color={{ghost color light}}
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The '''Explorers''' (Japanese: '''エクスプローラーズ''' ''Explorers'') is a [[Villainous team|villainous organization]] led by [[Gibeon]], and the main antagonists of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. Initially, the Explorers were just a small group of adventurers formed only by [[Lucius]], Gibeon, and [[Rystal]], but were later reformed by Gibeon into a global organization for his personal use. The group has connections to Gibeon's company [[Exceed]], and uses its resources to conduct research on Laquium. Their goal is to reach the paradise [[Laqua]] and obtain a crystalline materium found there called [[Laquium]], for the benefit of [[Human|people]] and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. To this end, they pursued Rystal's {{P|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]] and Lucius's [[party]], the [[Six Heroes]]. This led them to become the archenemies of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

After Gibeon passed away in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', [[Spinel]] took his place as the leader of the Explorers by force, using the positive reputation of Exceed in order to blame the Rising Volt Tacklers for his crimes instead while propping up the Explorers as a heroic organization. Under the new leadership, the organization's goal changed, now aiming to control the {{pkmn|world}} from the shadows. However, after Spinel was exposed for his crimes in [[HZ136]], [[Cervantis]] took leadership of the group.

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:The original Explorers.png|250px|left|thumb|The original Explorers: [[Rystal]], [[Lucius]], and [[Gibeon]]]]
100 years prior to the events of the {{aniseries|HZ|series}}, the Explorers team was founded by the three adventurers [[Lucius]], [[Gibeon]], and [[Rystal]] during their journey to reach the Pokémon paradise [[Laqua]]. After a long trip, the trio reached the paradise, a beautiful place where [[Legendary Pokémon]] lived peacefully. Wondering how such a prosperous environment was created, they explored further in and discovered some pink crystals known as [[Laquium]], which stimulated the growth of the plants around it, so much actually that it started devastating the land. Lucius and Rystal decided to leave Laqua, worried that the crystal could influence them. However, Gibeon disagreed and started using his [[White Zygarde]] to dig the crystals out, fascinated by their powers, but the crystals started to expand and spread its mist around, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go feral. Fearing they might bring the destruction of the [[Pokémon world|world]], Lucius sent his [[Six Heroes]] out, led by his [[Black Rayquaza]] to try and stop it. Even Zygarde attempted to help, betraying its trainer as a result, but their efforts only caused even more destruction and most of Zygarde's [[Zygarde Cell|Cells]] being blown away. The crystals' expansion suddenly created a fissure on the ground into which Gibeon fell in, presumed to be dead, but Lucius and Rystal still refused to give up. In response to their determination, Rystal's {{P|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], absorbed the mist and transformed into its {{Form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}}, passed some of its power to the Six Heroes, and, alongside them, stopped the Laquium's expansion by sealing it within a giant energy barrier. Lucius remained trapped inside it, while the devastated Rystal was able to escape and raised her and Lucius's daughter, {{OBP|Layla|Horizons}}, on her own.

After the Explorers separated, the organization was reformed by Gibeon, who survived his fall thanks to the power of a Laquium shard he had with him. He now sought to return to Laqua and reclaim Laquium and use its powers to better the lives of people and Pokémon. To do so, he started seeking Pagogo and the Six Heroes so they'd undo the barrier the Laquium was sealed in. He used the little Laquium he had to expand his lifespan so he had more time to reach his goal. He later enlisted his son-in-law, [[Cervantis]], to help him fulfill his wishes; however his son-in-law failed him and "strayed" from the path, leaving the Explorers and being placed as a figurehead director of a company that Gibeon had founded to improve the lives of humans and Pokémon, including researching Laquium, [[Exceed]]. After Cervantis left the Explorers, his son, [[Amethio]], joined in to make up for his father's failings.

At some point following Gibeon's refoundation of the organization, [[Hamber]] joined the Explorers in gratefulness for Gibeon's guidance in his aimless time as an adventurer. He became Gibeon's second-in-command and family butler, and was assigned with recruiting and training new talent for the organization. He recruited and trained Amethio, [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], and [[Chalce]] in that order to serve as generals. At some point along the way, [[Spinel]], a researcher at Exceed with a brilliant profile, caught the eye of Gibeon for his talent, and Gibeon personally recruited him as a general. Eventually, Hamber approached [[Diana]], an old friend of his and unknowingly Lucius and Rystal's granddaughter, with an offer to join the organization under the pretext of introducing her to someone who could aid her adventures. However, this was actually an attempt to obtain her pendant, which was Pagogo's dormant form, but she refused to hand it over and escaped. After that, the Explorers decided to pursue the pendant until they found out that it was in the possession of Diana's granddaughter [[Liko]], at which point they decided to find her in order to take it. Eventually, they were able to find Liko attending [[Indigo Academy]] in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. Upon discovering this, Hamber forged a letter under the guise of being written by Diana and ordered Amethio, alongside his two subordinates [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]], to visit Liko personally with the intention of having her hand over the pendant.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
[[File:Amethio HZ001.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Amethio]] battling [[Friede]] for the first time]]
The Explorers debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. One day, [[Amethio]] approached Liko at Indigo Academy's dormitories and, while under the guise of a representative of Diana, lied about being entasked to pick up the pendant in order to return it to her grandmother. Feeling something was amiss, Liko attempted to escape from him and his cohorts, [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]], but ended up cornered on a rooftop until [[Friede]] swooped in at the right time and engaged Amethio in a battle. Upon witnessing the collateral damage the battle was causing, Liko tried to run away and almost got hit by a stray {{m|Psycho Cut}} if not by her pendant suddenly generating an energy field in order to shield her, which Friede used as an opening to escape with her to the [[Brave Olivine]]. The Explorers, however, did not give up and [[HZ002|followed them to the airship]], even amidst a vicious thunderstorm. There, Friede and Amethio clashed again, albeit briefly, as this time, Liko stepped in, having her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} unleash a {{m|Leafage}} powerful enough to break the barrier around the battlefield and expose everyone to the unrelenting weather. This forced the Explorers to retreat, but not without taking the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} as a hostage.
[[File:Explorers Admins HZ006.png|left|250px|thumb|Gibeon communicating with the generals after Amethio's mission in [[Kanto]]]]
In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Amethio battled against Friede once again; this time, however, the {{pkmn|Professor}} was just distracting him to allow Liko to find Sprigatito in the warehouse where they were hiding. While this was happening, Zirc managed to plant a tracker on Brave Olivine's hull. This allowed for the Explorers to follow the ship all the way to [[Roy's hometown|Roy's island]] via submarine, where both parties clashed once more in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'' and ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''. As Liko's Sprigatito and [[Roy]]'s soon-to-be {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} were being overwhelmed by [[Amethio's Ceruledge]], the girl's pendant synced with the boy's [[Ancient Poké Ball]], which finally opened up. From the artifact, emerged a mighty [[Black Rayquaza]], who indiscriminately rained devastation all over the beach with a singular {{m|Draco Meteor}}, forcing the Explorers to retreat. Later, during a meeting with the other Explorers' higher-ups, [[Gibeon]], the organization's leader, removed Amethio from the mission of collecting the pendant and assigned it to [[Spinel]]. Afterwards, Amethio communicated to Zirc and Onia that he was going to pursue the Black Rayquaza from now on, believing its connection with the pendant to hold the key to the mystery behind it.
[[File:Spinel confronts Friede.png|right|250px|thumb|[[Spinel]] confronting Friede in [[Paldea]]]]
In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', it was revealed that Spinel was spying on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] during their time in [[Paldea]] in order to learn more about them. The knowledge he acquired was put to use over the following episodes, as he commenced his attack on them. First, in ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', he positioned his fleet of {{p|Magneton}} around the Brave Olivine to create an electromagnetic interference to mess with the data array of the ship, rendering it powerless during a system reboot. After successfully scaring them away at the beginning of the [[HZ014|following episode]], Friede followed one of the Magneton all the way to [[Levincia]], where he was ambushed by it and Spinel's {{p|Beheeyem}}, which were being commanded from a distance by their {{pkmn|Trainer}}, seemingly in order to have his strength tested. The next day, Spinel created a false advertisement for some Spicy [[Herba Mystica]] to lure Liko into a back alley in Levincia. There, he had his Beheeyem put her on a trance with its psychic powers, allowing him to collect her pendant without any mishaps. Over the [[HZ015|next episode]], a dazed Liko was left wandering around the city while the Rising Volt Tacklers were caught in a web of misinformation laid out by Spinel, which pointed her whereabouts to [[Artazon]] instead. At the end of the day, with the collective efforts of Roy and [[Dot]], she was able to fully regain her memory.

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Friede and the young Rising Volt Tacklers begun their counterattack to find the culprit and get the pendant back. The Professor went after a leaving cruise, where he was greeted and challenged by a [[Trainer (HZ016)|mysterious man]]—this, however, was one more red herring from Spinel. While this was happening, Dot and her {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} managed to pinpoint the pendant's location to a docked cargo ship and alerted her friends. The three of them battled against Spinel's Magneton and Beheeyem and won, but were no match for his {{p|Umbreon}}. At that moment, backed up against a wall, Liko's feelings begun resonating with the pendant, which shone brightly and gave Spinel's hiding location away. After Sprigatito returned the item to her Trainer, the pendant activated again and released {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} of the Six Heroes from its Ancient Poké Ball. Then, the group grabbed hold of the {{pkmn|category|Olive Pokémon}}'s arms before it jumped overboard, leaving Spinel at the ship with the understanding that Liko herself is the key to the pendant's secrets.

In ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', Amethio, Zirc, and Onia arrived in [[Galar]] after tracking the Black Rayquaza to [[Galar Mine]]. In the [[HZ022|following episode]], their path once again crossed with the Rising Volt Tacklers': Amethio immediately engaged Friede in battle, while Zirc and Onia faced off against Roy, Liko, and [[Captain Pikachu]]. However, the battles came to a rather abrupt end when a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} with an Ancient Poké Ball appeared and started attacking them. At the end of the [[HZ023|next episode]], it was revealed that the Explorers had witnessed the recapture of Moltres and Liko's pendant turning into a [[Pagogo|mysterious Pokémon]], with Amethio deciding to go after the Rising Volt Tacklers in order to steal it.
[[File:HZ044.png|thumb|left|250px|The Explorers using a machine to lure in the [[Black Rayquaza]]]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Amethio, Zirc, and Onia reported their findings to Hamber, who quickly contacted other generals to head with him to the Galar region: he recruited [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]], as Spinel and [[Chalce]] were occupied in the Explorers' laboratory. Amethio's team followed Liko, Roy, and Friede to an [[ancient castle]] near [[Hammerlocke]], where they surrounded them in order to take the mysterious Pokémon away. The confrontation extended into the [[HZ025|following episode]] and ended up with Amethio's first official loss to Friede. Meanwhile, Hamber and his {{p|Dusknoir}} arrived at the place and confronted Diana, who questioned him about the Explorers' motives to target them. Then, a commotion provided by the arrival of Coral and Sidian allowed for her to escape the scene, as well as for Amethio's team to leave before being caught in the crossfire. The two generals cornered Liko and Roy, only for Captain Pikachu to arrive and rescue them, fending off her {{p|Glalie}} and his {{p|Garganacl}} at once. This, however, made Coral snap and recklessly order her Glalie to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, allowing the Rising Volt Tacklers to escape and leaving the ancient castle in ruins.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', while the Rising Volt Tacklers had been once again caught in false information spread by Spinel, the generals of the Explorers had a meeting to discuss their next move. They eventually concluded that the best course of action would be pursuing the Black Rayquaza itself instead of Terapagos in order to stay ahead. In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Amethio's team detected the Black Rayquaza in the [[Lapras Sea]], and as such they immediately went after it. However, despite his best efforts, he lost very easily when trying to battle it. Amethio also witnessed Terapagos transforming into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} as it conjured up its strength in order to protect Liko. In the [[HZ034|following episode]], after asking Hamber to train him in order to become stronger, they held a training match between their {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, which ended up with a victory to Hamber after he {{Tera}}stallized his Dusknoir. Afterwards, he gave a [[Tera Orb]] to Amethio and set him in the direction of mastering the Terastal phenomenon in order to draw out its full power.
[[File:Explorers Admin HZ027.png|thumb|right|250px|The generals gathered to discuss their next steps]]
After Amethio's failure, Spinel came up with a new plan to catch the Black Rayquaza, aided by Coral, Sidian, and Chalce. Prior to ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', the Explorers led the construction of a tower on an island near Levincia as part of the plan, which the Rising Volt Tacklers were made aware of in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' and started being enacted in ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]''. The tower itself was a red herring; its true purpose was to separate Friede from the rest of the group. The real plan involved attracting Rayquaza by simulating Terapagos's energy signature through a resonance generator, wearing it down by attacking it with powerful, super effective moves, and finally catching it in an [[Ultra Ball]]. The Rising Volt Tacklers managed to stall the Explorers for time enough to allow Dot to create a shutdown program and disable the resonance generator, allowing Rayquaza to free itself from the onslaught of attacks, Rayquaza then unleashed another Draco Meteor attack which ruined the Explorers' efforts. Once again, Coral let her temper overcome her better judgment and commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct, which collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. The resulting explosion was powerful enough to blast the Legendary Pokémon directly into the hull of the Brave Olivine. In the [[HZ045|following episode]], the four generals retreated. As Liko, Roy, and Friede were battling against the Black Rayquaza, Amethio arrived at the scene and worked in conjunction with them. Despite his Ceruledge and [[Friede's Charizard]] having Terastallized, they ended up defeated by a single {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. At the end of the episode, the generals had another meeting and were instructed by Gibeon to stay low and wait for the Rising Volt Tacklers to gather the Six Heroes for them, but to still keep their eyes on them for the time being. Gibeon then claimed that his and Lucius's adventure was not over yet as his {{p|Zygarde}} watched.
[[File:Spinel Exceed.png|left|thumb|250px|Spinel as an [[Exceed]] scientist after stealing [[Exceed]]'s [[Laquium|Treasure of Eternity]]]]
In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', [[Chalce]] is shown to be undercover at [[Naranja Academy]] as a teacher named "Chive" and forged enrollment papers for [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] as students under the fake names of "Cornbread" and "Seasoning", so they can also help her with their unknown, undercover mission at the school. In the [[HZ047|following episode]], Cornbread attempted to challenge [[Katy]] for her [[Tera Training]], but she lost to [[Liko]] in a cake-baking contest and was disqualified. At some point, Cornbread and Seasoning were approved in the Tera Training after battling [[Kofu]] and [[Tulip]], respectively. In ''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]'', Cornbread and Seasoning were briefly noticed by director [[Clavell]] while they were watching Liko, Roy, and Dot making their way to Dot's battle against [[Iono]].

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', while [[Friede]] was investigating about the [[Laquium|Treasure of Eternity]] in the [[Exceed]] company that he once worked in, [[Spinel]] made his efforts useless and stole the piece of Treasure of Eternity, which in reality was a piece of Laquium. In the same episode, Hamber and Amethio had a face to face meeting with Gibeon, revealing he's Amethio's grandfather. Gibeon explained that they needed more Laquium and that Terapagos's "awakening" was the key to Laqua. Amethio also claimed he's nothing like his father, who failed the organization in the past. Amethio then got a report from Zirc and Onia who were spying on Spinel, resulting in Amethio intending on finding out what Spinel was up to.
[[File:Cornbread and Seasoning.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] in their "Cornbread" and "Seasoning" disguises]]
In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Cornbread battled [[Larry]] alongside Kofu while Seasoning battled [[Rika]] alongside Tulip, but they were both defeated.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Amethio tracked Spinel down to [[Glaseado Mountain]]. Aware he was being followed, Spinel lured Amethio away into an encounter with Liko, which led to a battle between the two. Just as it seemed that Amethio would win, Spinel interrupted the battle to test the Laquium on his {{p|Umbreon}}, turning it feral and much stronger. This angered Terapagos, who used its Terastal Form to destroy the Laquium shard and purify Umbreon of its effects. Noting he had acquired the results he was looking for, Spinel fled while Liko and Amethio chased after him. Unbeknownst to Liko and Amethio, Spinel was luring them into a trap and left them stranded inside a nearby cave. Elsewhere on the mountain, Coral and Sidian shedded their school disguises in order to stall Roy and Dot and prevent them from helping Liko. Aftewards, he told Chalce of Amethio's relationship with Gibeon, and that if they were to have a future, they would need to get him out of the way. Chalce agreed with his reasoning and began to collude with him, beginning the start of a schism in the organization.

In ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', when [[Grusha]] came to assist Roy and Dot, Coral and Sidian were ordered by Chalce to retreat. Later, at the Explorers headquarters, Spinel showed his allies footage of Amethio and Liko working together to escape the cave he trapped them in, framing it as an act of betrayal. Despite attempting to explain himself, Gibeon coldly refused to listen to Amethio and relieved him of all duties.
[[File:HZ083.png|250px|thumb|left|Amethio, [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] decide to go to [[Laqua]] on their own]]
In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', the Explorers infiltrated Naranja Academy to steal information regarding Terapagos. Chalce had Sidian and Coral stand guard against interference while she worked on stealing the data. [[Penny]] found out about this and informed Dot and her friends to stop them. Sidian battled against Liko but was defeated despite Terastallizing his Garganacl which caused him to retreat. Coral, meanwhile, was defeated by Roy and was forced to retreat by Sidian much to her anger. Despite interference from Dot's Pokémon and Penny counter-hacking her attempts, Chalce was still able to steal the data about Terapagos before fleeing by teleporting with her {{p|Xatu}}.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Chalce brought the data to Spinel, who began to study it in earnest. She also informed him that Hamber had asked her about the information, but she refused to divulge anything to him, leaving Spinel pleased.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|right|250px|The Explorers encountering Liko, Roy, and Dot in Laqua]]
In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', Hamber ordered Coral and Sidian to follow the Rising Volt Tacklers to [[Area Zero]]. In [[HZ080|the next episode]], Coral separated from Sidian as they watched the group, met, and accidentally caught a {{p|Scream Tail}}, which she [[nickname]]d "Screamypuff" (オニプリン ''Onipurin''). In [[HZ081|the next one]], they both witnessed the battle between the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] and then the summoning of the remaining of the Six Heroes, Rayquaza. In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', after watching the Rising Volt Tacklers gain Rayquaza, Coral and Sidian left Area Zero to report their findings. After reporting their [[HZ083|findings]], Gibeon told everyone to prepare to head for Laqua. Meanwhile, Amethio and his allies intended to find out what Spinel was up to, but got caught. Fortunately, Hamber rescued them and informed of Gibeon's past with Lucius. After hearing this information, Amethio and his allies decided to head for Laqua in order to protect his grandfather.

In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Chalce spotted Friede talking to Liko, Roy, and Dot through the phone and returned to Exceed to tell the other Explorers about the Rising Volt Tacklers' presence there. In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Spinel confronted Friede while Coral, Sidian, and Chalce confronted Liko, Roy, and Dot after Pagogo removed the barrier around the Laquium. In [[HZ086|the next episode]], the four generals battled Friede and the younger members, which led to their defeat, but they bought Gibeon enough time to reach the Laquium.
[[File:Spinel Exceed President.png|250px|thumb|left|Spinel as the new leader of the Explorers]]
In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Amethio attempted to warn Gibeon about Spinel's apparent betrayal, only to have his concerns dismissed. Gibeon ordered Zygarde to mine a large cluster of Laquium, but it shattered, revealing a still-living Lucius inside. Lucius explained that Zygarde asked Rayquaza to find Trainers capable of gathering the Six Heroes and restoring Pagogo to full strength in order to destroy the Laquium. Angered, Gibeon summoned the generals, who used machines to activate the Laquium core and make it grow uncontrollably. After convincing Zygarde to fight by his side, Gibeon confronted Amethio and the younger Rising Volt Tacklers to keep them from thwarting him.

In ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', Gibeon commanded Zygarde in a ferocious battle against Liko, Roy, Dot and Amethio. Zygarde's immense power eventually overwhelmed Roy and Dot, but with clever use of teamwork, Liko's newly-evolved {{tp|Liko|Meowscarada}} was able to hit Zygarde with aid from Amethio's {{tp|Amethio|Ceruledge}}. Convinced by Liko and the others' strength, Zygarde forfeited the battle before breaking down into its component Cells and abandoning Gibeon. Devastated, Gibeon questioned how he was yet again foiled by someone of Lucius's bloodline before Lucius and Amethio explained it was the bond between Liko, her friends, and their Pokémon that led them to victory.
[[File:HZ095.png|thumb|right|250px|Coral and Sidian using [[Strong Sphere]]s as part of [[Exceed]]'s demonstration]]
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', after Gibeon passed away due to the purification of the Laquium core, Spinel took over as the new leader of the organization. He also occupied Laqua for the Explorers and used his Laquium Sphere to drive the Six Heroes (except Rayquaza) berserk, causing the six of them to fight each other and inflict great destruction to the paradise. As seen in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', in the aftermath of these events, the Explorers captured the rampaging heroes, holding them captive and dormant in their base. At some point, Amethio was separated from Zirc and Onia and went missing. Even though Spinel made a report claiming that he had betrayed the Explorers and perished in Laqua with Gibeon, Cervantis and Hamber did not believe it. A year after those events, Spinel reformed the Explorers, casting the group as a heroic organization to the public and putting the blame of the destruction in Laqua on the Rising Volt Tacklers instead. In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Hamber tasked Zirc and Onia to find Amethio and gather Gibeon's former [[Zygarde Cell]]s without letting Spinel know of their actions, giving them one of the Cells and a [[Zygarde Cube]] to help them in their task.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', the Explorers were revealed to be creating [[Strong Sphere]]s, devices for Trainers to imbue their Pokémon with Laquium mist. Coral and Sidian were tasked with advertising the product, using it against Liko and Roy in a [[Double Battle]]. The Laquium-infused Pokémon easily defeated them without much input, causing it to be well received, as the public was unaware of the connection between the Strong Spheres and the phenomenon afflicting wild Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', a pair of Explorers members named [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] debuted. They, along with two Exceed employees, were sent to pick up an order of Strong Sphere outer shells made by [[Karna]], only to be stopped by [[Ult]]. The employees tried to convince Karna of Exceed's good intentions, but after Liko and the others informed her of the truth, she angrily refused to work with them anymore. Indi and Rubina stepped in with the intention of taking the shells Karna made, only to realize that Liko and her friends were the Trainers who repeatedly got in the Explorers' way. They both sent out a {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}} and used them to challenge Liko's group, using the Strong Spheres to boost their Pokémon. In the [[HZ100|next episode]], despite their use of Laquium, Liko's group managed to defeat the Explorers after exploiting a weakness in Laquium, forcing them to retreat. Indi and Rubina retreated alongside Exceed, reporting their failure to Spinel, who excused them and vowed to take down the Rising Volt Tacklers again.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Zirc and Onia continued their task of locating Amethio, being out at sea, though they had little success in objective. In ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]'', Zirc and Onia told Liko that Amethio was missing and asked for her help personally to find him.
[[File:Indi and Rubina.png|250px|thumb|left|Indi and Rubina stopping Roy and [[Ult]]]]
In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', after paying a visit to Amethio's mansion, Liko, Zirc and Onia, with help from [[Liko's Charcadet]] and Cervantis, found Amethio but in hiding to avoid being captured by Spinel's agents on an island off the coast of Levincia where he first met Ceruledge as a {{p|Charcadet}} which was their only family vacation years ago. Zirc and Onia begged Amethio to take Exceed and the Explorers back from Spinel, but he refused, stating that with Gibeon's passing, he was powerless to do anything. With words of encouragement from Liko and a battle with her Charcadet, Amethio managed to regain the resolve to fight against Spinel's machinations. Despite this, Amethio refused to go with Zirc and Onia, stating that as members of the Explorers, there were things they could accomplish on the inside that he couldn't. Accepting this, Zirc passed on the Zygarde Cube to Amethio before leaving the island with Onia. Afterward, Zirc and Onia reported to Hamber that Amethio was safe and sound, though Hamber was unaware that Chalce was monitoring him.

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', Indi and Rubina attempted to trade with {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}}, who had stolen Ult's [[Dusk Ball]] in order to exchange it for a Strong Sphere. Ult interrupted the transaction and a battle quickly occurred, with the two Explorers sending out a Unovan and Galarian {{p|Darmanitan}}. Though they had the upper hand due to Ryan's {{p|Grafaiai}} being inexperienced, the tide quickly turned against them when the Dusk Ball reacted to Ult's feelings, revealing a {{p|Dragonite}} that easily overwhelmed both Darmanitan, forcing them to retreat. In the [[HZ107|following episode]], they met with Spinel, who quickly discovered Ult eavesdropping on them and had him taken into custody, though his {{p|Sableye}} was able to escape and discovered Roy. While observing him, Chalce expressed concern about Spinel's hastiness, but he told her that Amethio's return had complicated matters. Roy later found and freed Ult, only for Indi and Rubina to quickly discover them and result in another battle. This time, they were assisted by four {{p|Rabsca}} that were emitting {{m|Gravity}}, getting the upper hand, even against Dragonite. Ult's resolve to protect the ones he cared resulted in the discovery of his Dragonite being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]], and Mega Dragonite easily defeated the enemies, while Roy and his Mega {{p|Lucario}} defeated Indi and Rubina, taking advantage of the opening to escape.
[[File:Super Strong Sphere Six Heroes.png|250px|thumb|right|Five of the [[Six Heroes]] under the Explorers' control]]
In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to contact Amethio's father, Cervantis, for information about the Six Heroes. Cervantes agreed to do so, though the message was intercepted by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', Coral and Sidian were continuing to promote the Strong Spheres in [[Galar]] when they attempted to get some leisure time after one such event. However, they were swarmed by their fans, though a [[Manager (HZ109)|manager]] arrived and took them away. The manager revealed to the two that they were told to head to an unknown location in Paldea, hiring a Galarian Cabbie to do so. The cabbie initially refused until seeing Coral, and when Coral refused to go, the manager forced her inside. On the way, they were knocked down by a Tinkatuff, which was shortly followed up by Dot and her Pokémon. Although Sidian wished to head to their destination, Coral refused and battled Dot. Tinkatuff was able to forge a new hammer from Corviknight's feathers, evolving into {{p|Tinkaton}} and sending Glalie flying away with a {{m|Brutal Swing}}, prompting the two generals to chase after it. Meanwhile, Indi and Rubina confronted Liko, Roy and Ult at the warehouse instead of Cervantis.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Indi and Rubina with three other agents used the Super Strong Sphere on five of the Six Heroes to battle Liko, Roy, and Ult, as this was Spinel's plan to take down the Rising Volt Tacklers by using their allies against them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite the Heroes knocking out most of Liko, Roy, Ult, and Amethio's Pokémon with help from Coral and Sidian, they ended up retreating after the effects of the Super Strong Spheres worn off on the five Pokémon.

In [[HZ124]], the Explorers were confronted by the younger members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio in an attempt to rescue the remaining Six Heroes. However, Spinel planned for it as he set up a trap for them when they get inside their HQ. In the [[HZ125|next episode]], the Explorers lose the remaining Six Heroes when the younger members and Amethio free them from their control. After the battle, Indi and Rubina informed Spinel that the recordings were complete, leaving him satisfied despite losing the Six Heroes as he pulled up a screen. At the same time, Chalce rolled her eyes, appearing to disapprove of his methods, while Coral and Sidian started doubting the Strong Sphere. Spinel would later use the recordings to frame the Rising Volt Tacklers again, claiming that they had broken into their facility and stole the remaining Six Heroes that were being cared by them. This was also Spinel's plan to force the Rising Volt Tacklers to go into hiding and promoting the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ130]], the Explorers released the Strong Spheres to the general public. Chalce informed Spinel that Naranja Academy had banned their usage, which he attributed to the Rising Volt Tacklers. Worried about their cooperation with Amethio, Spinel ordered Chalce, Coral, and Sidian to go on a night patrol around Mount Pericarp, reassuring her that he would fulfill her wish. During the patrol, they were confronted by Hamber, who asked them to rebel against Spinel, explaining that the Strong Spheres would destroy the bond between them and their Pokémon. They refused to listen and battled him. Hamber revealed his third Pokémon, [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Ursaluna|Bloodmoon]] {{p|Ursaluna}}, which defeated Glalie and Garganacl. Chalce used Mega Evolution on her Medicham to defeat the Pokémon. As Chalce ordered agents to apprehend him, Ursaluna created a cloud of dust, allowing Hamber to escape. Deeming him no longer a threat, they resumed their patrol, while Hamber, hidden nearby, felt he had done all he could and left the rest to Amethio.

In [[HZ133]], the Explorers got word from Spinel that the Rising Volt Tacklers have return to Laqua with their allies, as he send the agents to stop them. Indi and Rubina reveal during their battle against Dot, {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] that they're aware of the Rising Volt Tacklers' plan that requires all of the 18 Tera Types. Through Hamber's help, Indi and Rubina were defeated as they retreated in order to get ready for the next stage of their plan. Meanwhile, Coral, Sidian and Chalce had a three on three battle against Roy, Ult and Friede, in which the former two admitted their dislike of the Strong Spheres, with all three ultimately losing the battle in the [[HZ134|following episode]]. Seeing Liko, Diana, and [[Ann]] with Amethio, Onia, and Zirc, Spinel had his upgraded Laquium-activating machine cause the wild Pokémon who still lived in Laqua go berserk. Through the group's efforts, the Laquium-activating machine were destroyed with Zygarde, Zirc, and Onia taking the wild Pokémon somewhere safe. After the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies regroup, Spinel with Indi and Rubina make their appearances.

In [[HZ135]], Spinel ordered Indi and Rubella to stop the Rising Volt Tacklers, being able to take down Penny's {{p|Sylveon}}, seemingly stopping their plan. At this point, the other three generals arrived, with Chalce realizing that Spinel had no intentions of honoring her request while Sidian stated that the Strong Spheres had no future with Pokémon. Coral had her Scream Tail substitute Sylveon. Admitting that he had not trusted them either and disappointed that they didn't agree with his views, Spinel voluntarily merged himself with the core, reinforcing its resistance from the purification attempt.

In [[HZ136]], the Rising Volt Tacklers were able to force Spinel out of the core. Desperate to keep it intact, he forced Umbreon to fight Liko and her Meowscarada, only to be beaten and the core purified. Spinel tried to recall Umbreon, but she had lost all trust in him and abandoned him, leading to him chasing after her in vain. In the aftermath, the truth was exposed and Spinel was jailed for his crimes, while Cervantis took leadership of the Explorers and regained control of Exceed. Coral and Sidian remained with the organization, while Hamber and Chalce left, the former going on a journey with Diana and the latter resuming her teaching career.

==Notable members==
===Main members===
This is the list of the main Explorers members up to the most recent Japanese episode:

====Modern Explorers====
This is the list of the Explorers members after the organization was reformed by Gibeon in the modern era. As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', with Spinel's rise to leadership of the Explorers, some new members of the organization were introduced in the [[animated series]].

In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', two unnamed members of the organization were shown hunting Amethio during the year-long period that passed during ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', which indicates that there are more members of the Explorers than those shown in the series. In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', another group of Explorers agents appeared, this time working under [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s orders. In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', several Explorers agents were seen guarding Laqua and mining Laquium crystals. While in [[HZ124]], several Explorers agents, both male and female, confronted the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio when they stormed the HQ.

=====Current members=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; margin:auto"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Member}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" |{{color|fff|Rank}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Debut}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Cervantis.png|180px|Cervantis]] [[Cervantis]]
|Boss
|''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Coral timeskip.png|180px|Coral]] [[Coral]]
|General
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Sidian timeskip.png|180px|Sidian]] [[Sidian]]
|General
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Onia.png|180px|Onia]] [[Onia]]
|Agent
|''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Zirc.png|180px|Zirc]] [[Zirc]]
|Agent
|''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Indi.png|180px|Indi]] [[Indi]]
|Agent
|''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Rubina.png|180px|Rubina]] [[Rubina]]
|Agent
|''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Explorer Grunt.png|180px|Grunt]] Unnamed (multiple)
|Agents
|''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

=====Former members=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; margin:auto"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Member}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" |{{color|fff|Rank}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Debut}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Gibeon.png|180px|Gibeon]] [[Gibeon]] (deceased)
|Boss
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' (voice only) ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' (physical debut)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Hamber.png|180px|Hamber]] [[Hamber]] (Double agent)
|Unknown (currently) Second-in-command (formerly)
|''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Amethio.png|180px|Amethio]] [[Amethio]]
|General
|''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Chalce timeskip.png|180px|Chalce]] [[Chalce]]
|General
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Spinel timeskip.png|180px|Spinel]] [[Spinel]]
|Boss General (formerly)
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|}

====Original Explorers====
This is the list of the original Explorers members from 100 years prior to the events of the series.
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; margin:auto"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Member}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Debut}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Younger Gibeon.png|180px|Gibeon]] [[Gibeon]]
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' (voice only) ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' (physical debut)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Lucius.png|180px|Lucius]] [[Lucius]]
|''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'' (flashback) ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'' (physical debut)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Young Rystal.png|180px|Rystal]] [[Rystal]]
|''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===Bases===
This is listing the HQs of the Explorers during the events of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'':

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|fff|Image}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{color|fff|Location}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{color|fff|Description}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|fff|Region}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mount Pericarp Explorers base.png|100px]]
| [[Mount Pericarp]]
| style="text-align:left" | The first of the Explorers base which was spotted by [[Liko]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]''.
|style="background:#{{unknown color light}};|Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Explorers base HZ107.png|100px]]
| [[Manpūku Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | An [[Explorers base]] which was invaded by [[Ult]] and later [[Roy]] in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]''. It is where five of the [[Six Heroes]] prisoners were kept in.
|style="background:#{{paldea color light}};|[[Paldea]]
|- style="background:#FFF"

| [[File:Explorers HQ.png|100px]]
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | The [[Explorers HQ]] which was invaded by [[Liko]], Roy, [[Dot]], [[Ult]] and [[Amethio]] to rescue the [[Six Heroes]] in [[HZ125]].
|style="background:#{{unknown color light}};|Unknown
|}

===Associates===
This is listing characters who are related to the Explorers during the events of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'':

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; margin:auto"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Member}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" |{{color|fff|Description}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Debut}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Trainer HZ016.png|100px]] [[Trainer (HZ016)|Bisharp's Trainer]]
|This Trainer was a mercenary paid by [[Spinel]] to delay [[Friede]] while the latter looked for [[Liko]]'s [[Pagogo|pendant]].
|''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Explorers subordinates.png|100px]] Explorers' subordinates
|This is a group of subordinates who accompanied [[Hamber]] during his meeting with [[Diana]].
|''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Exceed Logo.png|50px]] [[Exceed]]
| Exceed is a company that was founded by [[Gibeon]] to improve the lives of humans and Pokémon through the research of [[Laquium]], which is known by the employees as the "Treasure of Eternity". After Spinel became the leader of the Explorers, he also became the company's director in [[Cervantis]]'s place, drawing the company closer to the Explorers and using it to create and sell a mass-produced device containing Laquium, the [[Strong Sphere]].
|''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

==Technology==
===Gadgets===
*In ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', [[Amethio]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] used their watches to change from their disguises into their uniforms. [[Coral]] used hers in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' to change from her uniform to civilian clothing and back. Both she and [[Sidian]] used theirs in ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'' to change from their academy uniform disguises into their uniforms. Chalce used hers in ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'' to change from her teacher disguise into her uniform.
*In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Zirc planted a tracker in the husk of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' airship. It was later found and destroyed by {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''.
*In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', [[Spinel]] communicated with his Pokémon using a small transceiver attached to them. He also used the transceivers in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'' to communicate with [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]].
* In ''Fly! Wattrel!!'' and ''Quaxly, We Can Do It'', Spinel also used an unknown device to see through his Pokémon's eyes. In ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', Spinel used that same device to record Amethio helping [[Liko]] out a cave.
* In ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]'', the Explorers commanded by [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] used several drones to create laser containers for use in moving the five members of the [[Six Heroes]] they possessed.

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|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" |Watches
!Tracker
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" |Transceiver
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Explorers watch.png|250px]]
|[[File:Explorers tracker.png|250px]]
|[[File:Explorers transceiver on Pokémon.png|250px]]
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
|}

===Vehicles===
*In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', [[Amethio]] contacted [[Hamber]] from a submarine. This submarine later made further appearances as Amethio, [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]]'s method of transportation around the world.
*In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'' and ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Spinel is seen commanding his Pokémon against [[Friede]] and later [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] from a van outfitted with high-tech surveillance equipment. This van made further appearances as Spinel's base of operations.
*In ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', Hamber, [[Sidian]], and [[Coral]] traveled to [[Galar]] using an Explorers helicopter. It also used in ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'' for Sidian and Coral to sneak into [[Area Zero]].
* In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'' and ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]'', [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] used a group of Explorers-branded trucks to transport the dormant members of the [[Six Heroes]] under their custody.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; color:white"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" |Submarine
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" |Van
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" |Helicopter
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Explorers submarine.png|250px]]
|[[File:Spinel van.png|250px]]
|[[File:Explorers helicopter.png|250px]]
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
|}

===Other===
* In ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' and several subsequent episodes, the Explorers leadership are shown using virtual reality technology to attend meetings at the organization's headquarters. This technology projected holograms of them into the headquarters' meeting chamber, where they could conduct their business as if they were physically in the room. [[Gibeon]], the Explorers' first leader, used similar technology to speak to his subordinates through a holographic monolith projected into the meeting room.
* In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', the Explorers used a resonance generator that could transmit energy at long distances. After observing [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] using his equipment, Spinel was able to recreate Terapagos's energy signature on the resonance generator to attract the [[Black Rayquaza]]. It was later deactivated by [[Dot]] and then destroyed by Rayquaza.
* In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', while looking through Spinel's computer at Exceed, Amethio uncovered documents for a prototype of device called [[Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere]]. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', using the Laquium Sphere, Spinel infected all but one of the Six Heroes with Laquium mist, making them go completly berserk.
* In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon was revealed to have a strange device on his suit that can turn [[Laquium]] crystals into mist that is injected into his body through a tube connected to the back of his head. This allows Gibeon to use Laquium to heal his poor health, even allowing him to walk. The device disappeared as Gibeon faded away due to the destruction of Laquium.
* In ''Guided by the Black Rayquaza!'', the Explorers used three machines capable of producing miniature earthquakes in order to stimulate the ground and force the Laquium to grow and expand out of the ground so they can obtain it. They were powered by [[Spinel]]'s {{p|Magnezone}}'s electricity. They were all later destroyed by the rampaging Six Heroes. In [[HZ134]], five of these machines are located around a chunk of Laquium and used to activate it and spread its pink mist around [[Laqua]] and [[Mount Pericarp]].
* In ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', it is revealed that the Explorers captured and placed the Six Heroes, except Rayquaza, as prisoners in pink, energy barriers, which keeps them dormant.
* In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', [[Sidian]] and [[Coral]] used [[Strong Sphere]]s, smaller versions of Laquium Sphere, during a battle against [[Liko]] and [[Roy]]. In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', a group of Explorers led by [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] revealed upgraded Strong Spheres named Super Strong Spheres, and used them to confront the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

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|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Resonance generator
! style=" | Earthquake machine
! style=" | Suit device
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Explorers resonance generator.png|250px]]
| [[File:Laquium-activating machine.png|250px]]
| [[File:Gibeon suit device.png|250px]]
| [[File:Laquium Sphere.png|250px]]
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! style=" | Restraining barriers
! style=" | {{color2|FFF|Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{color2|FFF|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Explorers Six Heroes prison.png|250px]]
| [[File:Exceed Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
| [[File:Super Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
|-
|}

==Pokémon==
The Explorers, except former leader Gibeon and Cervantis, have at least two Pokémon partners on their teams while former members Hamber and Spinel have three Pokémon in their parties while Indi and Rubina have six Pokémon on their respective teams. Also, each member of the Explorers, except Gibeon, has a [[Rotom Phone]]. In addition, former member Hamber can use {{Tera}}stallization, former member Chalce can use [[Mega Evolution]], while Coral, Sidian and former member Amethio can use both.

This listing is of the Explorers's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
===Belonging to the Boss===
====[[Cervantis]]====
{| width="60%"
| {{ActivePoké|Cervantis|Cinccino|Cervantis Cinccino.png|normal|link=no}}
|}

===Belonging to the generals===
====[[Coral]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Coral|Glalie|Coral Glalie.png|ice|link=no}} {{MegaIcon}}
| {{ActivePoké|Coral|Scream Tail|Coral Screamypuff.png|fairy|psychic|nick=Screamypuff|link=no}} {{TeraIcon|Fairy}}
|}

====[[Sidian]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Sidian|Garganacl|Sidian Garganacl.png|rock|link=no}} {{TeraIcon|Rock}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sidian|Aerodactyl|Sidian Aerodactyl.png|rock|flying|link=no}} {{MegaIcon}}
|}

===Belonging to the Agents===
====[[Zirc]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Zirc|Rhydon|Zirc Rhydon.png|ground|rock|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Zirc|Skarmory|Zirc Skarmory.png|steel|flying|link=no}}
|}

====[[Onia]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Onia|Skarmory|Onia Skarmory.png|steel|flying|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Onia|Golduck|Onia Golduck.png|water|link=no}}
|}

====[[Indi]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Indi|Tauros|Indi Tauros.png|Fighting|Water|link=no}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Indi|Darmanitan|Indi Darmanitan.png|Ice|Fire|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Indi|Drapion|Rubina Scolipede Indi Drapion.png|Poison|Dark|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Indi|Salamence|Indi Rubina Salamence.png|Dragon|Flying|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Indi|Cofagrigus|Indi Cofagrigus.png|Ghost|link=no|nick=Cofagrigus (×6)}}
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Electrode|Indi Rubina Electrode.png|Electric|link=no}} {{shinystar|SV}}
|}

====[[Rubina]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Tauros|Rubina Tauros.png|Fighting|Fire|link=no}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Darmanitan|Rubina Darmanitan.png|Fire|Psychic|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Scolipede|Rubina Scolipede Indi Drapion.png|Bug|Poison|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Salamence|Indi Rubina Salamence.png|Dragon|Flying|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Runerigus|Rubina Runerigus.png|Ground|Ghost|link=no|nick=Runerigus (×6)}}
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Electrode|Indi Rubina Electrode.png|Electric|link=no}}
|}

====Unnamed Agents====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Mightyena|nick=Mightyena|Explorers Mightyena Luxray.png|size=190px|dark|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Luxray|nick=Luxray|Explorers Mightyena Luxray.png|size=190px|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Houndoom|nick=Houndoom|Explorers Houndoom.png|size=190px|dark|fire|link=no}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Machoke|nick=Machoke|Explorers Machoke.png|size=190px|fighting|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Watchog|nick=Watchog (×2)|Explorers Watchog.png|size=190px|normal|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Marowak|Explorers Marowak Golbat Shelgon.png|size=190px|ground|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Golbat|Explorers Golbat.png|size=190px|poison|flying|link=no|nick=Golbat (multiple)}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Shelgon|Explorers Marowak Golbat Shelgon.png|size=190px|dragon|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Druddigon|Explorers Granbull Druddigon.png|size=190px|dragon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Skuntank|Explorers Druddigon Skuntank Granbull.png|size=190px|poison|dark|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Granbull|Explorers Granbull Druddigon.png|size=190px|fairy|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Gurdurr|Explorers Gurdurr Thievul Malamar Liepard.png|size=190px|fighting|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Thievul|Explorers Gurdurr Thievul Malamar Liepard.png|size=190px|dark|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Malamar|Explorers Gurdurr Thievul Malamar Liepard.png|size=190px|dark|psychic|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Liepard|Explorers Gurdurr Thievul Malamar Liepard.png|size=190px|dark|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Heatmor|Explorers Heatmor Durant Poochyena Primeape.png|size=190px|fire|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Durant|Explorers Heatmor Durant Poochyena Primeape.png|size=190px|bug|steel|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Poochyena|Explorers Heatmor Durant Poochyena Primeape.png|size=190px|dark|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Primeape|Explorers Heatmor Durant Poochyena Primeape.png|size=190px|fighting|link=no}}
|}

===Traveling with===
{| width="60%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone (×7)|Hamber Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|}

===Other===
{| width="60%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Rabsca|nick=Rabsca (×4)|Explorers Rabsca.png|bug|psychic|link=no}}
|}

===Belonging to former members===
====[[Lucius]]====
=====Released=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Rayquaza|Black Rayquaza.png|dragon|flying|link=Black Rayquaza|disp=Rayquaza}} {{shinystar|SV}} {{TeraIcon|Dragon}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying}} {{TeraIcon|Dark}}
|
|
|
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Kleavor|Lucius Kleavor.png|bug|rock}} {{TeraIcon|Bug}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Gouging Fire|Lucius Gouging Fire.png|fire|dragon}} {{TeraIcon|Rock}}
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|}

====[[Rystal]]====
=====Released=====
{| width="100%"
| {{InactivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|nick=Pagogo|Rystal and Terapagos.png|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Stellar}}
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|}

====[[Gibeon]]====
=====Released=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Gibeon|Zygarde|White Zygarde 50 Percent Forme.png|dragon|ground|link=White Zygarde|disp=Zygarde}} {{shinystar|SV}}
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|}

====[[Hamber]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Hamber|Dusknoir|Hamber Dusknoir.png|ghost|link=no}} {{TeraIcon|Ghost}}
| {{ActivePoké|Hamber|Rotom|Hamber Mow Rotom.png|electric|grass|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Hamber|Ursaluna|Hamber Ursaluna.png|ground|normal|link=no}} ♂
|}

====[[Amethio]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Amethio|Ceruledge|Amethio Ceruledge.png|fire|ghost}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Ghost}}
| {{ActivePoké|Amethio|Corviknight|Amethio Corviknight.png|flying|steel|link=no}}
|}

====[[Chalce]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Chalce|Medicham|Chalce Medicham.png|fighting|psychic|link=no}} {{MegaIcon}}
| {{ActivePoké|Chalce|Xatu|Chalce Xatu.png|psychic|flying|link=no}} ♀
|}

====[[Spinel]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Spinel|Magnezone|Spinel Magnezone.png|electric|steel|fir=Magneton|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Spinel|Beheeyem|Spinel Beheeyem.png|psychic|link=no}}
|}

=====Lost=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Spinel|Umbreon|Spinel Umbreon.png|dark|link=no}} ♀
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|}

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color}}; font-size:80%; color:white"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Amethio Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Zirc Onia Concept Art 2023.jpg|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:HZ Explorers admins concept art.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:HZ Explorers Founders concept art.png|250px]]
|-
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Amethio}} <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1636676500106919936/photo/1</ref>
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Zirc}} and {{color2|FFF|Onia}} <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1636676500106919936/photo/1</ref>
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Spinel}}, {{color2|FFF|Sidian}}, {{color2|FFF|Chalce}}, and {{color2|FFF|Coral}}
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Gibeon}}, {{color2|FFF|Lucius}}, and {{color2|FFF|Rystal}} from 100 years ago
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Sidian Naranja Academy Concept Art.png|230px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Coral Naranja Academy Concept Art.png|230px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Spinel Concept Artwork.png|230px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Chalce Second Outfit Concept Artwork.png|230px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Concept art of Sidian and Coral in {{color2|FFF|Naranja Academy}} uniforms
| colspan=2 | Concept art of Spinel and Chalce from the {{color2|FFF|List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series episodes#Mega Voltage|Mega Voltage arc}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Sidian Second Outfit Concept Artwork.png|230px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Coral Second Outfit Concept Artwork.png|230px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Indi Concept Artwork.png|230px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Rubina Concept Artwork.png|230px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Concept art of Sidian and Coral from the {{color2|FFF|List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series episodes#Mega Voltage|Mega Voltage arc}}
| colspan=2 | Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Indi}} and {{color2|FFF|Rubina}} <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_pr/status/1933766351602266402?s=61&t=xKtdVidcKfgZ6A5yGeT6RA</ref>
|}

==Trivia ==
*The Explorers is the first [[villainous team|villainous organization]] created specifically for the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
*The names of the current members of the organization refer to gemstones and rocks used in the creation of jewelry.

==Names==
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|ar=المستكشفين
|zh_yue=探夢隊 ''{{tt|Tāammuhng Déui|Dreamseekers}}''
|zh_cmn=探夢隊 ''{{tt|Tànmèng Duì|Dreamseekers}}'' {{tt|*|Taiwan}} 探索者队 ''{{tt|Tànsuǒzhě Duì|Explorers}}'' {{tt|*|Mainland China}}
|cs=Průzkumníci
|da=Explorers
|nl=Ontdekkers
|fi=Etsijät
|fr=Explorateurs
|de=Entdecker
|it=Esploratori
|ko=익스플로러즈 ''Explorers''
|no=Oppdagerne
|pl=Pionierzy
|pt_br=Desbravadores
|pt_eu=Exploradores
|es=Exploradores
|sv=Utforskarna
|tr=Kaşifler
}}

==References ==
<references />
==Related articles==
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on the Explorers}}
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{{Explorers}}
{{Villainous teams}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|ghost}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Explorers|*]]
[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Villain groups]]

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[[it:Esploratori]]
[[ja:エクスプローラーズ]]
[[zh:探夢隊]]

Penny

2026-05-04T15:29:16Z

GougingFire: /* Character */ Spelling and Grammar

{{spoilers}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{black 2 color}}
|bordercolor={{kalos color}}
|corecolor={{summer color light}}
|name=Penny
|jname=ボタン
|tmname=Botan
|text=fff
|image=Scarlet Violet Penny.png
|size=220px
|caption=Artwork from Scarlet and Violet
|gender=Female
|eyes=Black
|hair=Light blue and red
|region=[[Paldea]] (originally [[Galar]]<ref name="galar">'''[[Harrington]]''': ''"[...] Then, I assigned 18 months of overseas study to the student who took responsibility for the team. [...] I wanted this student to take some time to rest, so I had them return home to the Galar region."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})</ref>)
|relatives=[[Peony]] (father){{#tag:ref|Penny is implied to be the daughter of [[Peony]], as, along with her home region being [[Galar]],<ref name="galar"/> she uses Peony's specific phrases ''"Adven-tour"''<ref>[[Peony]]: ''"[...] go ahead and get crackin' on the grand Peony Adven-tour [...]"'' ({{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[The Crown Tundra]])</ref> and ''"ultra-mega-"''<ref>[[Peony]]: ''"[...] get ready to be ultra-mega-embarrassed [...]"'' ({{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[The Crown Tundra]])</ref> during<ref>Penny: ''"[...] Ughhh, no, it's not gonna be an "Adven-tour"—no one says that! Honestly. I'm hanging up now!"'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] epilogue - [[Mochi Mayhem]])</ref> and after a conversation with her father.<ref>Arven: ''"Did you get your old man's OK to go?"'' / Penny: ''"Yeah...in the end. But I had to put up with his ultra-mega-annoying dad talk to do it."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] epilogue - [[Mochi Mayhem]])</ref>|name=family|group="lower-alpha"}} [[Peonia]] (sister)<ref name="family" group="lower-alpha"/> [[Rose]] (uncle)<ref name="family" group="lower-alpha"/> Mentioned mother
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{summer color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|counterpart=[[Penny (Masters)]]
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, Violet}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|trainer={{tc|Team Star}}, [[Pokémon Trainer]]
|enva=[[Courtney Lin]] ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})<ref>[https://twitter.com/thecourtneylin/status/1736932083367584073 Courtney Lin on Twitter]</ref>
|jpva=[[Misato Fukuen]] ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{summer color light}}
|member=[[Team Star]]
|rank=Big Boss
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{summer color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]''
|debut=''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'' ([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]]) ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'' ([[Pokémon: Paldean Winds|PW]])
|enva=Kristen McGuire ([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])
|jpva=Ryō Hirohashi ([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])
}}
|}
'''Penny''' (Japanese: '''ボタン''' ''Botan'') is a character in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. She is a major character the {{player}} [[friend|befriends]] during the {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|★ Starfall Street ★}} story.

==In the core series games==

=== Personality ===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Include information on their role in their [[Bonds|Bond]] story as of the Ver. 3.0.0 update.}}
Penny is a student at [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}, and is in the same grade as the [[player character]]. She has a shy personality, and is often absent from class. She always has her fluffy {{p|Eevee}} backpack with her wherever she goes. She possesses unparalleled skill with machines and computers. She is enrolled in the {{wp|Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|STEM}} track of the academy, with her homeroom teacher being [[Tyme]].

Penny is first seen in [[Mesagoza]], where the player witnesses her being harassed by {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}s in front of the school stairs. The player then defeated the Grunts. Afterwards, for each squad boss except for the last one defeated, Penny appears as Cassiopeia's supply unit rep and talks to the player, giving them [[TM Material]]s, and being licked by {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} every time after the first.

{{spoilers}}
===Appearance===
Penny is a slender girl with fair skin, black eyes, and short hair. She is relatively short, being shorter than [[Nemona]], [[Arven]], and [[Carmine]], while being the same height as the player and [[Kieran]]. Her hair is uniquely configured, with the front half being red and the back half being blue. She wears a black hoodie with a Poké Ball logo on the center with yellow characters above it. She wears black shorts with a transparent skirt over it. She also wears long grey leggings underneath with a red plus and blue minus pattern. Meanwhile, her feet are protected by calf-length black boots with gray toes and white soles. She also wears round glasses and supports a large Eevee-styled bag on her back.

{{spoilers}}

=== History ===

==== [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] ====

===== ★ Starfall Street ★ =====
Penny first witnesses the player defeat two {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}s in front of the school stairs who were harassing her to join Team Star. During Operation Starfall, Penny appears as a part of the supply unit to reward the player with various [[TM Material]]s after they defeat a Team Star base.

After the player has defeated all five Team Star bosses, [[Cassiopeia]] reveals that she was Team Star's "big boss" and invites the player to meet at the academy's schoolyard after dark, where she reveals her identity as Penny. None of the other members of Team Star knew of her true identity because she never left her room during her time with them. She came up with the idea of Operation Starfall and recruited the player to make the Team Star Bosses stand down as she is afraid that her fellow bosses will be expelled from the academy because of their involvement in the team but is unable to forcibly disband the group herself. Penny challenges the player to a battle and asks [[Clavell|Clive]] to record the battle with his [[Rotom Phone]] for the squad bosses to view the outcome. After being defeated, Penny proclaims with relief that Team Star's reign is over.

A flashback after her defeat shows her last conversation (a year and a half prior) with the squad bosses, via a Rotom Phone call. The squad bosses were worried about Penny's well-being and her sudden desire to disband Team Star and take sole responsibility for her actions. She thanked the squad bosses for their kindness and company. Penny was then revealed to be outside the room the squad bosses were in during their conversation, and she bid them farewell and temporarily left for Galar, her original home region.

After the flashback, Penny thanks the player and Clive for successfully helping her during Operation Starfall. When asked by Clive why she couldn’t forcibly disband Team Star on her own, Penny explains that the strict code she and the squad bosses created stated that no member of Team Star had the right to order anyone around and that the squad bosses had to accept challenges and give away their Star Badges when defeated, hence forcing them to step down as squad bosses. When asked by Clive what the squad bosses mean to her, Penny wholeheartedly replies that they are her "greatest treasure".

Seemingly touched by Penny's story, Clive thanks her for her appraisal of the situation with Team Star. Clive proceeds to reveal that he, too, was under a false persona, and is actually the Academy's director, [[Clavell]], much to Penny's shock. Clavell explains that he disguised himself as Clive in order to talk to the Team Star members on equal terms, without them feeling the pressure of speaking to a faculty member such as the academy's director.

Clavell proceeds to call all the squad bosses ([[Giacomo]], [[Mela]], [[Atticus]], [[Ortega]], and [[Eri]]) out onto the schoolyard, much to Penny's surprise, and she emotionally recalls their names as they greet her with equal emotion. The squad bosses perform Team Star's signature ''hasta la vistar'' ★ pose and happily exclaim in unison: "''Hasta la vistar'', Cassiopeia! ★ And hello, Penny!"

Clavell apologizes to Team Star for his unawareness of the bullying they suffered from, since he joined the academy as its director without witnessing any incidents of bullying. He declares that Team Star may continue to exist should its bosses want it to, but that they should be punished for breaking multiple school rules during their period of truancy. As punishment, Clavell assigns Penny and the squad bosses to manage the newly founded Star Training Centers (STCs) as staff members. Upon hearing this, the squad bosses marvel over Team Star not disbanding and being able to spend time with their "big boss" and close friend at the Academy and STCs.

Clavell dismisses Team Star's bosses and calls the player to his office to thank them for allowing him to help resolve Team Star's situation. Penny arrives shortly thereafter to apologize for illegally hacking the [[Pokémon League (Paldea)|Pokémon League]]'s [[League Point|LP]] management system to reward the player and Clavell for helping her during Operation Starfall, and feels that she should be punished more heavily than the others. Clavell decides that he should consult [[Geeta]], the Paldea Pokémon League's chairwoman, on the matter, and dismisses the player from his office.

Penny calls the player via Rotom Phone the next time they exit the academy building and tells them to meet her in front of the school stairs, where she was first encountered. She also states that she no longer wishes to be known as Cassiopeia, if the player chose to call her that instead of her actual name.

When the player finds Penny in front of the school stairs, she explains how the squad bosses and she came up with the ''hasta la vistar'' ★ catchphrase. She also explains that she won't be badly punished for hacking the Pokémon League's LP management system if she does some volunteer engineering for them, which she agreed to do. Finally, she thanks the player for helping her save Team Star from being wrongfully expelled from the academy and gives them {{TM|169|Draco Meteor}} as a reward. She explains that she wants to repay the player and would be willing to help with any requests they may have. She bids the player farewell with a ''hasta la vistar'' ★ and runs up the stairs, concluding the ★ Starfall Street ★ storyline.

===== The Way Home =====
After all three main stories of the game have been completed, Penny goes to the [[Zero Gate]] with the player, [[Arven]], and [[Nemona]] to traverse [[Area Zero]] with them and help them reach the [[Zero Lab]] in The Way Home, the game's final story. She battles alongside the player as a [[Multi Battle]] partner twice during this. After the door to the Zero Lab is opened, a group of [[Paradox Pokémon]] escape, which are chased down by Penny and Nemona. Later, Penny returns to the Zero Lab with Nemona and Arven and watches the player battle against and defeat [[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} with their Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}}.

===== Post-game =====
{{incomplete|section|needs bond interactions and when the first one unlocks}}
While Penny does not appear as an opponent in the first [[Academy Ace Tournament]], she can be battled as a random opponent in subsequent Academy Ace Tournaments, this time using [[Pokémon Trainer]] as her Trainer class instead of {{tc|Team Star}}. Additionally, the player can develop a [[bond]] with Penny, which will trigger an event added with [[The Indigo Disk]] update where the player can tutor [[Mela]], [[Atticus]], and [[Ortega]].

===== [[Mochi Mayhem]] =====
Following the events of the [[Indigo Disk]], Penny accompanies the player, Arven and Nemona to a trip to the land of [[Kitakami]]. She ends up helping the player and their friends in dealing with {{p|Pecharunt}}’s curse. However, Pecharunt shoots [[Mochi#Toxic Mochi|Toxic Mochi]] into the mouths of Penny and Arven and they face the player and [[Kieran]] in a [[Multi Battle]]. After Pecharunt is defeated by the player, she returns to normal and stays in Kitakami for a day or two before returning to Paldea.

===Pokémon===
===={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}====
Penny will always send out {{p|Sylveon}} last and {{Tera}}stallize it at the first opportunity, except when battling alongside the player.

=====First battle and Multi Battle partner=====
The first battle takes place at [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}.

As a [[Multi Battle]] partner in [[Area Zero]], Penny uses this team against a hostile {{p|Scream Tail}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Bundle}}{{sup/9|V}}, and then against an escaping {{p|Brute Bonnet}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Hands}}{{sup/9|V}}.

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|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Psychic |move4type=Psychic |move4cat=Special
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|move4=Aurora Beam |move4type=Ice |move4cat=Special
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{{Pokémon
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|gender=male
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|type1=Electric
|ability=Quick Feet
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|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Pin Missile |move4type=Bug |move4cat=Physical
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|ndex=0136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
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|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Flare Blitz |move1type=Fire |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Fire Spin |move4type=Fire |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0470
|pokemon=Leafeon
|gender=female
|level=62
|type1=Grass
|ability=Leaf Guard
|move1=Leaf Blade |move1type=Grass |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=X-Scissor |move4type=Bug |move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|gender=female
|level=63
|type1=Fairy
|tera=Fairy
|icon=tera
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Moonblast |move1type=Fairy |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Ball |move4type=Ghost |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Party/end}}{{endspoilers}}

=====Second battle=====
Penny joins [[Arven]] in a [[Multi Battle]] against the {{player}} and [[Kieran]] during [[Mochi Mayhem]].
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|move2=Body Slam |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Psychic Fangs |move3type=Psychic |move3cat=Physical
|move4=High Horsepower |move4type=Ground |move4cat=Physical
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{{Pokémon
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|move2=Icicle Spear |move2type=Ice |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Liquidation |move3type=Water |move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen |move4type=Psychic |move4cat=Status
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{{Pokémon
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|pokemon=Mabosstiff
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|level=83
|type1=Dark
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Crunch |move1type=Dark |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psychic Fangs |move2type=Psychic |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Fang |move3type=Fire |move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough |move4type=Fairy |move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Party/2/div|t-background2={{summer color light}}}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0197
|pokemon=Umbreon
|gender=male
|level=84
|type1=Dark
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Dark Pulse |move1type=Dark |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Psychic |move4type=Psychic |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0470
|pokemon=Leafeon
|gender=female
|level=84
|type1=Grass
|ability=Leaf Guard
|move1=Leaf Blade |move1type=Grass |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=X-Scissor |move4type=Bug |move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|gender=female
|level=85
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Moonblast |move1type=Fairy |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Ball |move4type=Ghost |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
Penny uses the same team for the [[Academy Ace Tournament]] and [[League Club Room]] battles, with the [[level]] increasing as the player progresses:
* Lv. 69-70 after the [[Academy Ace Tournament]] is available.
* Lv. 77-78 after completing [[The Indigo Disk]] story.
* Lv. 84-85 after completing the [[Mochi Mayhem]] epilogue.

{{Party
|background={{black 2 color}}
|border={{kalos color}}
|headcolor={{summer color light}}
|sprite=VSPenny.png
|size=x100px
|prize={{PDollar}}16,800
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Penny}}
|location=Mesagoza
|location2=Blueberry Academy
|game=SV
|pokemon=6
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0197
|pokemon=Umbreon
|gender=male
|level={{tt|69|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|77|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|84|After Mochi Mayhem}}
|type1=Dark
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Dark Pulse |move1type=Dark |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Psychic |move4type=Psychic |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0134
|pokemon=Vaporeon
|gender=male
|level={{tt|69|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|77|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|84|After Mochi Mayhem}}
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Hydro Pump |move1type=Water |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Aurora Beam |move4type=Ice |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0135
|pokemon=Jolteon
|gender=male
|level={{tt|69|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|77|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|84|After Mochi Mayhem}}
|type1=Electric
|ability=Quick Feet
|move1=Thunder |move1type=Electric |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Pin Missile |move4type=Bug |move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
|level={{tt|69|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|77|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|84|After Mochi Mayhem}}
|type1=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Flare Blitz |move1type=Fire |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Fire Spin |move4type=Fire |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0470
|pokemon=Leafeon
|gender=female
|level={{tt|69|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|77|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|84|After Mochi Mayhem}}
|type1=Grass
|ability=Leaf Guard
|move1=Leaf Blade |move1type=Grass |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=X-Scissor |move4type=Bug |move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|gender=female
|level={{tt|70|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|78|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|85|After Mochi Mayhem}}
|type1=Fairy
|tera=Fairy
|icon=tera
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Moonblast |move1type=Fairy |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Ball |move4type=Ghost |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Traded to the player=====
Upon the third unique interaction with Penny in the League Club Room, she will trade an Eevee to the player in exchange for almost any Pokémon excluding {{Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or [[Mythical Pokémon]].

{{SVievent
|ndex=0133
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=m
|level=1
|teratype=Dark
|type=Normal
|ot=Penny
|id=376983
|ability=Anticipation
|nature=Modest
|met=a Link Trade
|ribbon=Partner
|hpiv=8
|atkiv=26
|defiv=31
|spaiv=31
|spdiv=31
|speiv=31
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Curse|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status
|method=[[In-game trade]] (League Club Room)
|gift=yes
|trade=yes
|scale=128}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Penny (Masters)}}
Penny forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Eevee}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Penny became a playable sync pair on November 10, 2023.

{{PairDex/h|Black 2|Summer}}
{{PairDex|187|Penny|trainerlink=Penny (Masters)#Sylveon|trainerimg=Penny|0700|Sylveon|gender=female|buddy=yes|Fairy|Steel|Support|exrole=Special Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|187|Penny|trainerlink=Penny (Masters)#Eevee|trainerimg=Penny|0133 f|Eevee|gender=female|Normal|Fighting|Physical Strike|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Core series game artwork===
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Scarlet Violet Penny.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Penny concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Scarlet Violet Key Visual.png|x250px]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Art
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Concept art
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Key visual
|-
|}

===Core series game assets===
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color}}; color:#fff"
|colspan="6" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black 2 color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |'''{{color2|fff|Generation IX}}'''
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:LCR Penny icon.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:LCR Penny icon large.png|x150px]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|fff|League Club Room#Special Coaches|Special Coach}} icon
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|fff|League Club Room#Special Coaches|Special Coach}} sprite
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:VSPenny.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:VSPenny Mochi Mayhem.png|x150px]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose)
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose during {{color2|fff|Mochi Mayhem}})
|}

===Animation===
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Penny Anime Expression Sheet.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Penny official artwork Horizons.png|x300px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:HZ July 2025 Calendar V2.png|x300px]]
|style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Penny Disguised Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x300px]]
|-
|'''''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' Concept art
|Official art of Penny in '''''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}'''''
|July 2025 Calendar by {{color2|fff|mojacookie}}
|Concept art of Penny's disguised outfit<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1994979702067663355</ref>
|}

====Eyecatch====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden"|[[File:HZ eyecatch Penny Sylveon Flareon.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden"|[[File:HZ eyecatch Penny disguise Sylveon.png|x200px]]
|-
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Penny/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Penny anime.png|thumb|250px|Penny in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
Penny debuted in ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', where she watched [[Liko]] and [[Ann]]'s battle at [[Naranja Academy]] alongside the [[Paldea]] [[Elite Four]].

In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', Penny met [[Dot]] in person after finding {{an|Terapagos}} hanging around Naranja Academy during the events of [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]. She revealed to Dot that she is spying on [[Chalce]] after her data was suspiciously entered into the academy's systems. After seeing Dot interested in the [[Scarlet Book]], Penny exchanged phone numbers with Dot and they both promised to speak again.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Penny informed Dot that the academy had been infiltrated by the [[Explorers]], with Chalce trying to steal data from the school database for information regarding Terapagos. While Dot kept Chalce busy by battling her, Penny tried counter-hacking to protect the data, but their efforts were in vain. Chalce successfully obtained the data she needed and escaped without issue. Despite this setback, Penny was still grateful towards for Dot helping her get proof of Chalce's crime, keeping the damage done to the school to a minimum, and ensuring the school battle tournament was not interrupted.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Penny was revealed to have told everyone in Naranja Academy about Dot and her friends' heroic actions. She then watched Liko and [[Roy]]'s battle alongside {{an|Nemona}} and [[Arven]]. After the tournament finished, Penny said farewell to Dot, revealing that she is aware of Dot's secret identity as Nidothing and that she is subscribed to Nidothing's channel.
[[File:Dot and Penny.png|left|thumb|250px|Penny and [[Dot]]]]
In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', Penny welcomed the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] along with Paldea's [[Elite Four]] and [[Geeta]], after which, Penny watched Liko, [[Roy]], and Dot's battle against Geeta and when they gained access to [[Area Zero]], Penny opened the doors to the place and wished Dot good luck on her journey there.

Penny was mentioned by Dot in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', as Dot found a group of an {{p|Eevee}} and its [[Eeveelutions|Evolutions]] in [[Laqua]], Dot decided to take a picture of it for her friend.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Penny met up with Dot again when the Rising Volt Tacklers returned to Naranja Academy. With some of the information presented about [[Laquium]] organized by Dot, Penny was able to track down some sightings and map them so that Dot and her friends could more easily find some places affected by the substance. Soon after, Penny watched [[Roy]]'s battle against Nemona along with the others and seeing Dot's excitement about the battle, decided to challenge her to a battle as well.

In ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Penny and Dot's Double Battle commenced, with Penny's {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Flareon}} against Dot's Quaxwell and Tinkatuff. Penny held the advantage for most of the battle due to Quaxwell being affected by Sylveon's {{a|Cute Charm}}, with Tinkatuff having to knock some sense into her teammate. After Sylveon Terastallized and exchanged hits with Dot's Terastallized Quaxwell, Flareon was able to support its teammate and defeat Quaxwell with Swift, winning Penny the battle.

In ''[[HZ115|Welcome to Blueberry Academy!]]'', it was revealed that Penny traveled with Nemona to [[Blueberry Academy]], where she was put in charge of maintaining the League's server systems. In the [[HZ116|following episode]], Penny spoke with Dot through the Rotom Phone, explaining her absence. Later, she meets Dot again when they are both hypnotized by [[Dot's Gimmighoul]].
[[File:Penny Dot disguise HZ120.png|250px|thumb|Penny and Dot and their disguises to infiltrate the [[Exceed]] Museum]]
In ''[[HZ117|Ult-imate Training]]'', Penny joined Liko, Dot, and [[Carmine]] at the meeting with Professor [[Briar]]. While Briar joined Liko in researching [[Pagogo]] and Carmine was battling Dot, Penny stood in the corner, amused by [[Liko's Meowscarada]].

In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', Penny participated alongside the Rising Volt Tacklers in the meeting with Briar and Carmine regarding the Terapagos data she had researched. Some time later, before the group left the Blueberry Academy, Penny watched [[Drayton]]'s battle against Roy. During the farewell, however, Dot received a call from [[Cervantis|Amethio's father]] revealing information about the [[Exceed]] Museum, and Dot hinted that Penny was the only one who could help, much to her surprise.

In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Penny and Dot, following Cervantis' instructions, managed to infiltrate the Exceed Museum. During the operation, Penny obtained the data they were looking for, but were discovered by the Explorers. When confronted by Chalce, [[Indi]], and [[Rubina]], Penny was separated from Dot during the battle and stayed behind to face the Explorers duo of Indi and Rubina. With the combined effort of Sylveon and {{p|Jolteon}}, Penny managed to defeat them both without problems, and with the help of Dot's newly evolved {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, they managed to escape the location. A little later, while saying goodbye to Dot, Penny assured her friend that [[Jacq]] would receive the collected data and that Dot could contact her again if she needed help.

In [[HZ126]], Penny met with the Rising Volt Tacklers and the other members of the Naranja Academy to discuss the information she and Dot had obtained at the Exceed Museum. After the [[Strong Sphere]]s were banned from the institution, Penny watched Liko's battle against [[Dash]] alongside Nemona and Dot. Later, Penny and Nemona decided to join Liko and her friends to stop the launch of the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ127]], Penny battled against Dot using her {{p|Vaporeon}} to battle against her Quaxwell. Penny was able to win the battle by having Vaporeon target Tinkaton and Gholdengo who were watching the battle, resulting in Quaxwell's defeat. Dot questioned Penny's actions, with Penny teaching Dot a lesson on how their enemies the Explorers wouldn't be afraid to fight dirty with underhanded tactics, so she should be prepared to deal with those situations.

In [[HZ131]], Penny traveled to [[Levincia]] with Nemona and Ann, and later joined the others to watch Roy and [[Master Mayonnaise]]'s battle. During the battle, Penny was quite impressed with the veteran Trainer's {{p|Hawlucha}}. In [[HZ132|the next episode]], while traveling to [[Galar]] with the Rising Volt Tacklers, Penny decided to explore [[Diana]]'s castle, and later, when she saw [[Ult]]'s training battle against Diana and Master Mayonnaise, she once again showed her admiration for Master Mayonnaise's Hawlucha.

In [[HZ133]], Penny joined in the battle against the Explorers, joining Dot and Nemona in battling against Indi and Rubina's {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. The trio struggled against their opponents at first due to their use of {{m|Curse}} and {{m|Destiny Bond}}, but with [[Hamber]]'s arrival, they were able to defeat their Pokémon. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Penny and her group meet back up with their friends, where she meets [[Amethio]]. Penny and the group then encounter [[Spinel]], Rubina, and Indi.

In [[HZ135]], Penny and her friends start erasing the Laquium Core, but the Explorers got in the way, even defeating her Sylveon in the process. However, Penny and the group became surprised when [[Coral]] turned against Spinel and used her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take Sylveon's place. Penny and the group became even more surprised when [[Chalce]] and [[Sidian]] also turned against Spinel as they decided to team up with the heroes in order to stop him for good. During the process to remove Laquium, Spinel merged with its Core, casuing it to awaken, much to Penny and the group's shock. Penny and the group tried to fight it, but it was too strong. However, they refused to give up and found out that the middle of the Laquium Core was the weak point that they needed to hit. In the [[HZ136|next episode]], Penny watch her friends destroy the Laquium's Core defenses and purifying it for good. After the threat with Laquium was over, Penny returned to Naranja Academy.

====Character====
[[File:Penny party.png|250px|thumb|Penny and some of her Pokémon]]
Penny is a [[Pokémon League]] engineer. In addition to that, she is also responsible for registering [[Tera Training]] students, a work that Penny takes seriously, making sure she knows the names of all the students taking the course.

Penny's personality in general is quite reserved, shy, anxious, and quiet, just like in the games, although she has an easier time opening up around Pokémon, which made her quickly resonate with [[Dot]] and befriend her easily. Also like her game counterpart, she is incredibly skilled in technology and hacking, something she shares with Dot. Her nervousness can make her somewhat forgetful in social interactions, completely forgetting to share her name with Dot during their first meeting. Despite this, she is extremely perceptive and observant, quickly catching onto [[Chalce]]'s disguise and becoming suspicious of her upon noticing how her data was entered into the school systems, as well as easily finding out about Dot's identity as Nidothing despite not being told about it by the former.
[[File:Ann Nemona Penny.png|left|250px|thumb|Penny with Nemona and Ann]]
In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Penny demonstrated a different trait of her personality when she saw Dot's excitement over a Pokémon battle, displaying a smile quite different from her usual more serious posture, which led her to challenge her friend to a battle as well. In the following episode, she was shown to be surprisingly adept at battling, which Nemona later reveals is due to her spending so much time around the top trainers of the Pokemon League, being able effectively utilize her {{p|Sylveon}}'s {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability against {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} and demonstrated exceptional teamwork and synergy with her Pokémon, allowing her to defeat Dot despite both of her Pokémon being at a type disadvantage. In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', her battle prowess was further displayed, able to hold her own against several of the Exceed Museum's guard Pokémon, as well as singlehandedly defeat Indi and Rubina's Laquium-enhanced Pokémon even without Terastalizing and being at a severe disadvantage.

At her core, Penny is a kind, selfless, and compassionate individual who cares very deeply about her friends, as shown by her willingness to assist Dot and the Rising Volt Tacklers against the Explorers even when it put her in direct danger multiple times. She even went out of her way to spread word of their heroic actions in ''[[Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]].'' Penny also has a very strong moral code, developing a strong dislike for the Explorers due to their actions against the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pokémon. She is even able to see through the Explorers lies, due to seeing her friends for who they truly are and witnessing their heroism firsthand. This dislike is further exacerbated after the Explorers frame her friends and witnessing the effects of Laquium, causing her and Nemona to join the Rising Volt Tacklers in their opposition against Exceed and the Strong Spheres, showing that her compassion extends to Pokémon as well.

====Pokémon====
Just like in the games, Penny has often been referenced as a fan of {{p|Eevee}} and its [[Eeveelutions|Evolutions]], including having an extensive themed collection of souvenirs involving this species of Pokémon. This is reflected in her Pokémon, where all of Penny's known Pokémon are evolutions of Eevee.

This listing is of Penny's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
{{-}}
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Sylveon
|gender=female
|type1=Fairy
|tera=Fairy
|img=Penny Sylveon.png
|cap=Penny's Sylveon
|img2=Penny Sylveon Terastal.png
|cap2=Penny's Terastallized Sylveon
|epnum=HZ101
|epname=Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!
|vajp=Kei Shindo
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Sylveon}} is Penny's first known Pokémon and her main partner. Inspired by {{an|Nemona}} and [[Roy]]'s [[Double Battle]], she challenged [[Dot]] to one as well, partnering Sylveon with {{p|Flareon}} in ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''.

The battle begun in the [[HZ102|next episode]]. After exchanging a couple of attacks, Sylveon's {{a|Cute Charm}} [[Ability]] activated, hindering {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}'s performance in battle and allowing for Penny's Pokémon to gang on {{TP|Dot|Tinkatuff}}. In the end, both Sylveon and Quaxwell {{Tera}}stallized, but Flareon landed the finishing blow, defeating Quaxwell and making Penny win by default.

In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Sylveon accompanied Penny during the mission at the [[Exceed]] Museum. When Dot and Penny were cornered by [[Indi]], [[Rubina]], and [[Chalce]], Penny used Sylveon along with {{p|Jolteon}} to battle alongside Dot's Pokémon. When Chalce separated Dot from Penny, Penny battled with Sylveon and Jolteon against Indi and Rubina's Pokémon. Despite Dot's concern, Penny managed to win the battle against the two [[Explorers]].

In [[HZ135]], Sylveon joined the other Pokémon in their mission to erase the [[Laquium]]. When Indi and Rubina attempted to stop them with their {{p|Electrode}}, Sylveon tried to stop them, only to be defeated by their {{m|Explosion}}, jeopardizing the mission.

Sylveon's known moves are {{m|Moonblast}}, {{m|Disarming Voice}}, and {{m|Reflect}}, and her Ability is {{a|Cute Charm}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Flareon
|type1=Fire
|img=Penny Flareon.png
|epnum=HZ101
|epname=Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!
|vajp=Arisa Shida
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Flareon}} is Penny's second known Pokémon. Inspired by {{an|Nemona}} and [[Roy]]'s [[Double Battle]], she challenged [[Dot]] to one as well, partnering Flareon with {{p|Sylveon}}.

The battle begun in the [[HZ102|next episode]]. In the end, both Sylveon and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} {{Tera}}stallized, but Flareon landed the finishing blow, defeating Quaxwell and making Penny win by default.

In [[HZ133]], Flareon was the third Pokémon Penny used in her battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. After [[Hamber]] arrived to assist, Flareon was able to defeat their Pokémon with {{m|Heat Wave}}. In [[HZ135]], Penny used Flareon to fight against the Laquium Core.

Flareon's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Swift}}, and {{m|Heat Wave}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Jolteon
|type1=Electric
|img=Penny Jolteon.png
|epnum=HZ120
|epname=Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Jolteon}} is Penny's third known Pokémon. She used it to help {{p|Sylveon}} and [[Dot]]'s Pokémon battle against [[Chalce]], [[Indi]], and [[Rubina]]'s Pokémon. After being separated from Dot, Penny used Jolteon to support Sylveon in the battle against the [[Explorers]]' {{p|Drapion}} and {{p|Scolipede}}. Despite the opponents becoming stronger due to [[Laquium]], Penny and her Pokémon managed to win the battle, escaping the [[Exceed]] Museum with Dot.

In [[HZ133]], Jolteon was the first Pokémon Penny used in her battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. Jolteon immediately defeated one of the Cofagrigus, but was ultimately knocked out as a result of its {{m|Destiny Bond}}.

Jolteon's known moves are {{m|Thunder Fang}}, {{m|Pin Missile}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.}}

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|desc={{p|Vaporeon}} is Penny's fourth known Pokémon. It was used to battle against [[Dot's Quaxwell]] and was able to win after targetting [[Dot's Tinkaton]] and {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, forcing Quaxwell to protect them, resulting in his defeat and causing Penny to win the battle.

In [[HZ133]], Vaporeon was the second Pokémon Penny used in her battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. It became affected by the opponent's Curse immediately, dealing damage to it while being unable to attack or switch out due to Destiny Bond and Mean Look. After Dot's Gholdengo sacrificed itself to defeat the Runerigus and Cofagrigus, Vaporeon was able to be recalled and freed from Curse's effects.

Vaporeon's known moves are {{m|Trailblaze}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Muddy Water}}, and its Ability is {{a|Water Absorb}}.}}

=====Traveling with=====
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====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{black 2 color}}|bordercolor={{kalos color dark}}
|ja=広橋涼 ''Ryō Hirohashi''
|en=Kristen McGuire
|ar=ماريّا غرزوزي ''Maria Gharzouzi''
|pt_br=Bia Menezes
|he=שחר ירימי ''Shachar Yarimi''
|es_eu=Lucía San Román}}

===Biri-Biri===
[[File:Arven Penny Clavell Biri-Biri.png|thumb|left|250px|Penny in [[Biri-Biri]]]]
[[File:Penny Paldean Winds.png|thumb|250px|Penny in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
Penny briefly appeared as a silhouette in the music video for [[Biri-Biri]].

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
Penny briefly appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', on a train somewhere in the [[Galar]] [[region]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Penny Adventures.png|thumb|140px|Penny in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Penny debuted in ''[[PASV02|Discover! The Quaking Earth Titan!!]]''. She was first seen in the [[Uva Academy]] library, watching [[Nemona]]'s attempt to challenge {{adv|Scarlet}} to a battle end in failure. Later, at [[West Province (Area One)]], a pair of {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}s attempted to recruit Penny into [[Team Star]]. Despite Penny's repeated refusals, the Grunts persisted, forcing {{Violet}} to step in to Penny's defense. After the Grunts were defeated and drive off, Penny thanked Violet for helping her, only for him to react in confusion when she referred to him as "Prince" despite being a complete stranger. Penny explained that as a fellow Uva Academy student, she was present at the Treasure Hunt's opening ceremony and learned of Violet's title there. She then said her farewells and ran off.

In ''[[PASV07|Fierce Battle! The Stony Cliff Titan!!]]'', Violet and {{adv|Arven}} were approached by Penny, who revealed that as part of her independent study, she joined Operation Starfall as a member of the supply unit. As a reward for defeating [[Giacomo]] and disbanding Team Star's Segin Squad, Penny provided Violet with information on the location of the Stony Cliff {{pkmn2|Titan}}.

In [[PASV16]], after [[Mela]] of Team Star's Schedar Squad was defeated, Penny arrived to reward Violet for his efforts. Violet was told the Lurking Steel Titan resided in [[East Province (Area Three)]], but was also informed that Penny had given this information to Arven earlier. Once Violet went off to meet with Arven, [[Clavell|Clive]] attempted to ask Penny about any knowledge she had on Team Star, only to find she had left without anyone noticing.

In [[PASV17]], at the [[Medali|Treasure Eatery]], Penny used her [[Rotom Phone]]s to spy on Clive as he interrogated Schedar Squad members about how Team Star was founded. When Grunts from the Navi Squad entered the building to have a meeting, Penny sent another phone to listen in on them. Concerned that people would stop fearing them if Team Star lost another one of their crews, the Grunts decided to raid Team Star themselves and take it over. Penny immediately left, but was surrounded by the Grunts after they figured out she was eavesdropping. Before the Grunts could do something to keep Penny silent, [[Larry]] arrived to return a phone Penny left behind at the restaurant. The Grunts tried to attack Larry, but were easily defeated, giving Penny the chance get away.

In [[PASV19]], a lone Navi Squad Grunt followed Penny to [[Dalizapa Passage]]. To keep her from leaking information about the coup, the Grunt decided to keep Penny locked up until after the plan was completed. Unbeknownst to the Grunt, Penny was fully aware she was being pursued and was luring him into a trap. As soon as the Grunt got too close, two of Penny's Pokémon appeared and knocked him unconscious.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
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|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Leafeon
|type1=Grass
|img=Penny Leafeon Adventures.png
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Leafeon}} is Penny's fifth known Pokémon. It was first seen sitting inside its Trainer's room while she met with {{Scarlet}}.

None of Leafeon's moves are known.}}

=====Lent=====
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|trainer=Penny
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|type1=Water
|img=Penny Vaporeon Adventures.png
|epnum=PASV19
|epname=
|desc={{p|Vaporeon}} is Penny's first known Pokémon. It was first used to attack a {{tc|Team Star Grunt}} that was spying on its Trainer. It was later lent to {{Scarlet}} along with some of Penny's other Pokémon while she traveled up [[Glaseado Mountain]].

None of Vaporeon's moves are known.}}

{{anchor|Jolteon 2}}{{TrainerPoké
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|type1=Electric
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|epname=
|desc={{p|Jolteon}} is Penny's second known Pokémon. It was first used to attack a {{tc|Team Star Grunt}} that was spying on its Trainer. It was later lent to {{Scarlet}} along with some of Penny's other Pokémon while she traveled up [[Glaseado Mountain]].

None of Jolteon's moves are known.}}

{{anchor|Flareon 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Flareon
|type1=Fire
|img=Penny Flareon Adventures.png
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Flareon}} is Penny's third known Pokémon. It was first seen sitting inside its Trainer's room while she met with {{Scarlet}}. It was later lent to Scarlet along with some of Penny's other Pokémon while she traveled up [[Glaseado Mountain]].

None of Flareon's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Umbreon
|type1=Dark
|img=Penny Umbreon Adventures.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Penny's fourth known Pokémon. It was first seen sitting inside its Trainer's room while she met with {{Scarlet}}. It was later lent to Scarlet along with some of Penny's other Pokémon while she traveled up [[Glaseado Mountain]].

None of Umbreon's moves are known.}}

{{anchor|Sylveon 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Sylveon
|type1=Fairy
|img=Penny Sylveon Adventures.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Sylveon}} is Penny's sixth known Pokémon. While traveling up [[Glaseado Mountain]], {{Scarlet}} called Penny and asked to borrow some of her Veevees.

None of Sylveon's moves are known.}}

=====Traveling with=====
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==In the TCG==
[[File:PennyScarletViolet252.jpg|200px|thumb|Special illustration rare Penny]]
{{main|Penny (Scarlet & Violet 183)}}
'''Penny''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Scarlet ex}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} expansion, with artwork by [[yuu]]. An {{TCG|ultra rare}} version with artwork by the same illustrator, and a {{TCG|special illustration rare}} version of the card with artwork by [[OKACHEKE]] were released in the same sets. A second {{TCG|special illustration rare}} version of the card with artwork by [[aspara]] was released in the Japanese {{TCG|Shiny Treasure ex}} subset and the English {{TCG|Paldean Fates}} expansion. The card allows the player to put one of their [[Basic Pokémon]] and all attached cards into their hand.
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==Trivia==
* Penny's Student ID at the Academy is 803B121.
* When Terastallizing her Sylveon, Penny uses the phrase (Japanese: '''なりたい自分に　なりなよ！'''You can be whoever you want to be!).
* Penny's home is in the [[Galar]] [[region]].<ref name="galar"/>
* Penny is the only one of the {{player}}'s [[friend]]s in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} who is not officially classified as a [[rival]].
* All of Penny's Pokémon are [[Eeveelutions]]. This makes her the first and only notable Trainer in the [[core series]] to have a full team of six Eeveelutions.
** They all know both {{m|Baby-Doll Eyes}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}.
* Penny's [[Rotom Phone]] uses an [[List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Rotom Phone|Eevee Case]].
* Penny's hair has the same primary colors of {{g|Sword and Shield}} and their [[game mascot]]s, {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. The symbols on her leggings can also be interpreted as swords (blue dashes) and shields (red X's).
* Penny's dorm room at the academy contains multiple references to different Pokémon species and real-world products, including [[Nintendo]] consoles.
** It contains multiple empty instant food packages, including {{wp|cup noodle}}s, {{wp|energy drink}} cans, and cereal boxes.
** There is a shelf filled with magazines, three of which have covers picturing the [[Game Boy]], the [[Nintendo GameCube]], and what appears to be a [[Nintendo DS Lite]].
** There are three posters in her room, depicting {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Palafin}}, and {{p|Cetitan}}, as well as a magazine with a Pikachu on the cover.
** There is a {{wp|manga}} volume on a wardrobe, depicting a superhero that bears a resemblance to {{p|Magikarp}}.
** A framed photo of the [[Team Star]] logo can be seen above Penny's desk.
** Additionally, her hoodie features the Pokémon logo rendered in an illegible font.
{{spoilers}}
* Penny is the first female villainous team leader in the [[core series]].
** She is also the youngest villainous team leader in the core series.
* Penny is the only villainous team leader to accomplish their goals within their debut game.
** She is also the only villainous team leader who's never battled at a {{cat|Villainous team bases|villainous team's base}}.
* Penny is the only member of Team Star to {{Tera}}stallize her Pokémon.
{{endspoilers}}

==Names==
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! style="background:#{{summer color light}}" |Language
! style="background:#{{summer color light}}" |Name
! style="background:#{{summer color light}}" |Origin
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|Japanese
|ボタン ''Botan''
|From 牡丹 ''botan'' ({{wp|Paeonia × suffruticosa|tree peony}})
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|English, Italian
|Penny
|From ''{{wp|peony}}''
|-
|German
|Cosima
|From ''Paeonia × suffruticosa'' (scientific name of tree peony)
|-
|European Spanish, Latin American Spanish
|Noa
|From ''peonía'' (peony)
|-
|French, Indonesian
|Pania
|From the genus ''Paeonia'' (peony)
|-
|Korean
|모란 ''Moran''
|From 모란 (牡丹) ''moran'' (tree peony)
|-
|Chinese (Traditional)
|牡丹 ''Mǔdān'' / ''Máauhdāan''
|rowspan="2" |From 牡丹 ''mǔdān / máauhdāan'' (tree peony)
|-
|Chinese (Simplified)
|牡丹 ''Mǔdān''
|-
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Penélope
|From ''peônia'' (peony)
|-
|Thai
|โบตั๋น ''Botan''
|From โบตั๋น ''botan'' (peony)
|}
;Cassiopeia
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! style="background:#{{summer color light}}" |Origin
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|Japanese
|カシオペア ''Cassiopeia''
|From the constellation ''{{wp|Cassiopeia (constellation)|Cassiopeia}}''
|-
|English, German, Brazilian Portuguese
|Cassiopeia
|From the Japanese name
|-
|European Spanish
|Casiopea
|From the Japanese name
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|French
|Cassiopée
|From the Japanese name
|-
|Italian
|Cassiopea
|From the Japanese name
|-
|Korean
|카시오페아 ''Cassiopeia''
|From the Japanese name
|-
|Chinese (Traditional)
|仙后 ''Xiānhòu'' / ''Sīnhauh''
|rowspan="2" |From 仙后座 ''Xiānhòu-zuò'' / ''Sīnhauh-joh'' (Cassiopeia)
|-
|Chinese (Simplified)
|仙后 ''Xiānhòu''
|}
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==Notes==
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Penny|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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Laquium

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[[File:Laquium cluster.png|thumb|250px|A cluster of Laquium in [[Laqua]]]]
'''Laquium''' (Japanese: '''ラクリウム''' ''Rakurium''), also referred to as the '''Treasure of Eternity''' (Japanese: '''永遠のめぐみ''' ''Eternal Blessing'') by [[Exceed]], is a mysterious, energetic substance of extraterrestrial origin featured prominently in {{aniseries|HZ}}. It manifests in the form of pink crystals, is found exclusively in the deepest areas of [[Laqua]], and appears to have some connection to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}}.

After the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Exceed, under the leadership of [[Spinel]], started developing products with Laquium, namely the [[Strong Sphere]]s, their prototype the Laquium Sphere, and their upgrade the Super Strong Sphere. In [[HZ136]], Laquium was eventually eradicated for good by [[Pagogo]] after harnessing the power of [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallization]], generated by 18 Pokémon representing their respective Tera Types.

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:Laquium components.png|thumb|left|250px|The inert extraterrestrial components that make up Laquium]]
As revealed in ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', long ago, Laquium was created as the result of extraterrestrial components found on a massive meteor undergoing a chemical reaction upon its fall onto the [[Pokémon world]], destroying [[Mount Pericarp]]'s summit and creating the crater where [[Laqua]] currently sits at in the process. The meteor itself transformed into the Laquium Core, which is said to produce Laquium endlessly.
[[File:Laquium mist.png|thumb|250px|Laquium spreading its mist all over [[Laqua]]]]
100 years prior to the events of {{aniseries|HZ}}, the original [[Explorers]], composed of [[Lucius]], [[Rystal]], and [[Gibeon]], found the Pokémon paradise known as Laqua. Deep into the paradise, they discovered a large chunk of pink crystals, which were overstimulating the growth of the nearby plants to the point of actually devastating the land. Lucius and Rystal tried to leave Laqua, but Gibeon ignored them and had his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] dig the crystals out. This, however, caused the Laquium to activate, expand uncontrollably, and release a pink mist over the area, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go berserk. The expansion created a fissure on the ground below Gibeon, causing him to fall inside. The [[Six Heroes]] released themselves from their [[Ancient Poké Ball]]s and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, Rystal's {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, but the Laquium kept him alive for over 100 years.

Gibeon survived the fall thanks to the power of the Laquium shard he managed to keep. In the aftermath, he founded [[Exceed]] to conduct research on the mineral and managed to extend his lifespan with the mist released by Laquium.

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Laquium.png|thumb|left|250px|The "Treasure of Eternity", a Laquium shard owned by [[Exceed]]]]
Laquium was first mentioned by Gibeon in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', while he mused about his desire to reach Laqua.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', Friede returned to his previous workplace, Exceed, and asked his former boss, [[Cervantis]], about the "Treasure of Eternity", something he had learned of while working there, suspecting a connection to Terapagos, but the man was unable to give him satisfying answers. Later, Friede managed to sneak on the vault where the Treasure of Eternity was being kept, only to find an empty vault labeled "Laquium", establishing the two names refer to the same substance. Unbeknownst to Friede, the responsible for taking the Laquium away was [[Spinel]].

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Spinel interrupted [[Liko]] and [[Amethio]]'s battle and, as an experiment, used the mist generated by the Laquium sample he stolen on his {{p|Umbreon}}, causing it to go berserk, grow more powerful, and defeat Amethio's {{Tera}}stallized {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in a single hit. Terapagos, angered by the sight of Laquium, transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} and destroyed the sample with its power, forcing Umbreon back into its normal state in the process. Reflecting upon this, Spinel concluded that Terapagos and Laquium must be polar opposites.
[[File:Pagogo Six Heroes Laquium HZ089.png|thumb|250px|[[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] attempting to purify Laqua from Laquium]]
The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and the Explorers arrived at Laqua in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]''. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon arrived at the epicenter of the Laquium spread and inserted a shard into his suit, allowing him to regain the use of his legs. Then, he had Zygarde mine a large cluster of Laquium crystals, only to witness as Lucius emerged from it, still alive. Despite Lucius's warnings, Gibeon still allows the Explorers to excavate the Laquium Core and activate it for unlimited Laquium production. Later, the Six Heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and seemingly purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', causing Gibeon and Lucius to disappear. Spinel, however, managed to store some of the mist into Laquium Spheres, which he then promptly used on the Six Heroes, causing them (except for Rayquaza) to go berserk and wreak havoc across Laqua.

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', [[Dot]] helped [[Roy]] in tracking down a wild {{p|Slaking}} that was possibly under the effects of Laquium, which was thought to have been completely destroyed a year ago. Roy and [[Ult]], with further help from [[Captain Pikachu]], eventually managed to take it down. This discovery led Roy to travel to [[Kanto]]'s [[Indigo Academy]] to find Liko and ask for her help.
[[File:Exceed Strong Sphere.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[Strong Sphere]], a Laquium-based device made by [[Exceed]]]]
On their travels, Liko and Roy found more instances of Pokémon being affected by Laquium, far away from Laqua: two wild {{p|Steelix}} in ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', a wild {{p|Vileplume}} in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]'', and even a trained Pokémon, {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}'s {{p|Scovillain}}, in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]''. Such instances became known as "Laquium Signs" and were resolved by exhausting the affected Pokémon and having Pagogo, in its Terastal Form, purify the Laquium away. In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', Friede confirmed, from first-hand experience, that Laquium still exists in Laqua, given that the Core wasn't completely purified.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Liko and Roy infiltrated Exceed's [[Exceed Testing Center|Testing Center]] to investigate their connection to Laquium. They witnessed the corporation conducting a public test with [[Strong Sphere]]s, with [[Dash]] using it on her {{p|Swanna}}, allowing it to overpower foes even at a massive disadvantage, but causing it to become extremely weakened afterwards. Liko and Roy were then spotted among the crowd by [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] and challenged to an exhibition match, but the battle ended quickly after the Explorers used Strong Spheres of their own on their Pokémon. From this point onwards, the Strong Spheres were most commonly seen used by the Explorers, such as [[Indi]], [[Rubina]], and [[Chalce]]. In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', a more advanced version of the Strong Sphere, the Super Strong Sphere, was revealed and experimented on the captured Six Heroes.
[[File:Laquium Core.png|thumb|250px|The awakened Laquium Core]]
In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', Briar theorised that Pagogo would need to resonate with all eighteen Tera Types with the same wavelength as the Six Heroes in order to properly purify the Laquium Core. In [[HZ126]], it was decided that Liko, Roy, and Dot's Pokémon, as well as [[Captain Pikachu]], {{an|Nemona}}'s {{p|Pawmot}}, and [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}}, would be accounting for most of the remaining Tera Types, leaving only three unaccounted for: {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Ghost}}, and {{t|Poison}}, which would be respectively covered by [[Ann]]'s {{p|Samurott}} in [[HZ127]], Amethio's Ceruledge in [[HZ130]], and [[Diana]]'s {{p|Pecharunt}} in [[HZ132]].

After training and returning to Laqua, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies began to purify the Laquium Core in [[HZ135]]. However, due to the external stimulus of the purification attempt and Spinel's tenacity as they merged, the Core was ultimately awakened as a form of rejection response, causing it to attack seemingly on its own and even undo the effects of Pagogo's Terastallization. Despite what its behavior implied, it did not gain a consciousness upon awakening and was, instead, only reacting to what had just attacked it. Moreover, Dot noted that it was constantly growing more and more resistant as it absorbed incoming move, causing repeated attacks to become less effective as time went on. In the [[HZ136|following episode]], the [[Black Rayquaza]] and [[White Zygarde]] finally managed to break though its defenses after [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]], allowing Pagogo and the eighteen Tera Type Pokémon to close in and erase it once and for all.

==Effects and characteristics==
[[File:Spinel Umbreon Laquium.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Spinel]]'s {{p|Umbreon}} under the effects of Laquium's mist]]
Laquium's main characteristic is its ability to generate a pink mist when subjected to strong external impact, which has different effects on {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[human]]s, and [[Flora of the Pokémon world|plants]]. When affecting a Pokémon, the Laquium mist can draw out its latent power, while turning them vicious and enraged in the process, as well as causing self-inflicted bodily injury and complete exhaustion. Additionally, the affected Pokémon may become [[Obedience|disobedient]], no longer following its {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s orders and picking its moves and targets based completely on instinct and with time, even break the bond between Trainer and Pokémon. A Pokémon affected by Laquium can be identified by the pink aura surrounding its body, which can also be seen when the Pokémon uses a [[move]]. Depending on its use, Laquium can extend the lifespan of humans, keeping their bodies younger for longer periods of time, though at the cost of over reliance on the crystals in a weakening state, humans who have had their life extended by Laquium will eventually fade away and die if their source of Laquium runs out or is destroyed. Its mist may also stimulate the growth of plants, but overexposure to the mist can actually start devastating land, causing plants to die and wither away. [[Mollie]] theorizes that Laquium's power is based on forcing the activation of cell replacement, constantly creating a strong, renewed body. It was also shown to be extremely unstable, primarily near the Core, as demonstrated when [[Gibeon]] tried digging it out of the ground. In turn, this caused the crystals to grow and expand uncontrollably around the area, spreading a mist so dense into the air that it formed a huge pillar that blocked out the sky.

Laquium appears to have a connection to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}}, as both seem to be opposing forces. Terapagos seems to be the only way to purify the Laquium from an affected Pokémon, which it can do in either its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal or Stellar Form}}. Although Terapagos was not able to completely purify the Laquium from Laqua in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', as revealed by [[Diana]] in ''Taking the Next Steps!'' and [[Briar]] in ''Don’t Give Up, Crocalor!'', after resonating with all eighteen {{Tera|Tera Type}}s from Pokémon at the level of the [[Six Heroes]], it will achieve its full power and will be capable of successfully purify all Laquium, including even the Laquium Core as achieved in HZ136.

The former [[Explorers|Explorer]] leader [[Spinel]] had used Laquium to create a series of devices capable of empowering Pokémon, at the cost of leaving them in an aggressive state that causes great pain as the battle goes on. The first iteration was the prototypical Laquium Sphere, which then led to the mass production of the [[Strong Sphere]] by [[Exceed]], devices that expel Laquium mist at will, allowing Trainers to use it to strengthen their Pokémon. Later, the Strong Sphere was further upgraded into Super Strong Sphere, an iteration capable of drawing out the maximum capabilities Laquium has to offer not only covered the affected Pokémon in a pink aura, but causing Laquium crystals to grow around its body.

<gallery widths="250">
Laqua withered area.png|An area of [[Laqua]] that was completely withered away by the Laquium Core
Laquium Hyper Beam.png|A {{m|Hyper Beam}} affected by Laquium
Coral Moltres.png|[[Six Heroes]] {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} under the effects of Super Strong Sphere
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Laquium's effects on Pokémon are similar to that of the substance [[R]] from the [[Detective Pikachu series]], as both substances can empower and strengthen Pokémon, but also force them into a pained and rampaging state.
** The effects are also similar to the [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] phenomenon featured in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
** Laquium is similar to the [[Meteonite]] featured in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. Both are elements of extraterrestrial origin that have effects on the Pokémon in their vicinity, were both involved in past disasters before being rendered dormant, and were sought by [[villainous team]]s for use as weapons of conquest.
* The awakened Laquium Core is similar to {{DL|Ange|Hyperrogue Ange Floette}}, featured at the climax of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, as they are large, inanimate objects that have merged with a living being and started reacting to external stimuli, with a potential of causing mass destruction. Both are also the reason why rampaging Pokémon start appearing in their canons: Laquium and Rogue Mega Evolution.
** The Laquium Core is also similar to the [[Giant Rock]] featured in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. Both are artifacts that contain enormous levels of energy, fuse with another being ([[Spinel]] or [[Chespie]] respectively) to fully awaken, gain some form of autonomy after being awakened, and serve as the final opponent a team assembled by the protagonists must battle to prevent a global disaster from occurring.
* In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', [[Friede]] claims the creation of Laquium was an astronomically rare event.

==Names==
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|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ラクリウム ''Laqurium''
| From ラクア ''[[Laqua]]'' and ''-ium'' (common suffix used for {{wp|Systematic element name#IUPAC rules|names}} of metal elements)
|-
| English, French, German, European Spanish, Czech, Finnish, Polish
| Laquium
| Similar to its Japanese name
|-
| rowspan="2"|Latin American Spanish
| Laqualio<ref group=n name="HZ054">[[HZ054]] onwards</ref>
| From ''Laqua'' and ''-io'' (-ium)
|-
| Laquium<ref group=n name="HZ045">[[HZ045]]</ref>
| Same as its English name
|-
| rowspan="2"|Italian
| Laquion<ref group=n name="HZ054" />
| From ''Laqua'' and ''-ion'' (-ium)
|-
| Laquium<ref group=n name="HZ045" />
| Same as its English name
|-
| Korean
| 라쿠륨 ''Laqurium''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 拉庫質 ''Lākùzhí''
| From 拉庫雅 ''Lākùyǎ'' (Laqua) and 物質 ''wùzhí'' (material)
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 琉铄 ''Liúshuò''
| From 琉璃 ''liúlí'' (a kind of gem; archaic word for glass) and 乐土 ''Lètǔ'' (Laqua) with the {{wp|Radical 167|metal radical}} (钅) added to indicate it as a metal element
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Láquio
| From ''Laqua'' and ''-io'' (-ium)
|}
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''Treasure of Eternity''
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| bordercolor = {{speed color dark}}
| ja = 永遠のめぐみ ''{{tt|Eien no Megumi|Eternal Blessing}}''
| zh_cmn = 永遠的恩惠 ''{{tt|Yǒngyuǎn de Ēnhuì|Eternal Blessing}}''
| cs = Dar věčnosti
| fi = Ikuisuuden aarre
| fr = Trésor d'éternité
| de = Schatz der Ewigkeit
| it = Tesoro dell'eternità
| ko = 영원한 은총 ''{{tt|Yeong'wonhan Eunchong|Eternal Blessing}}''
| pt_br = Tesouro da Eternidade
| es = Tesoro de la Eternidad
| pl = Skarb nieskończoności
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===Notes===
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==Related articles==
{{Rising Volt Tacklers}}
{{Explorers}}
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Liko

2026-05-03T13:36:41Z

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|bordercolor={{SoA color dark}}
|name=Liko
|jname=リコ
|tmname=Liko
|image=Liko anime 12.png
|size=180px
|caption=Liko as of ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''
|age=Unconfirmed<ref>As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Liko is a year older than at the start of {{aniseries|HZ}}</ref>{{#tag:ref|Grusha's Japanese voice actor, Chiaki Kobayashi, referred to Liko as an "immature child"(Japanese: 未熟な子ども) in a Famitsu interview, speaking about her being undeveloped (before time skip ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'').<ref>https://www.famitsu.com/article/202408/14684</ref>|group=note}}
|gender=Female
|colors=yes
|hair=Dark blue with blue underlights
|eyes=Light turquoise
|hometown=[[Cabo Poco]]<ref>''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]''</ref>
|region=[[Paldea]]<ref name="anipoke_PR">[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1623996700208812034 アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 on Twitter] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230210105649/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1623996700208812034 archived copy])</ref>
|relatives=[[Alex]] (father) [[Lucca]] (mother) [[Diana]] (grandmother) {{OBP|Layla|Horizons}} (great-grandmother) [[Lucius]] (great-great-grandfather; deceased) [[Rystal]] (great-great-grandmother; deceased)
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
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|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|enva=[[Alejandra Reynoso]]
|jpva=[[Minori Suzuki]]
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{{Character Infobox/Team
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|member=[[Rising Volt Tacklers]]
|rank=Co-founder (after one year disbandment)
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{{Character Infobox/Game
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|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Mezastar}}, {{pkmn|GO}}, {{pkmn|Frienda}}
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers

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|color={{white color light}}
|series=''{{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}'' ''[[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]'' ''[[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]''
|debut=[[HZM00]] ([[Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure (manga)|PM]]) [[PMLT00]] ([[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure|LT]]) [[DVT01]] ([[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~|DVT]])
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'''Liko''' (Japanese: '''リコ''' ''Liko'') is one of the protagonists of {{aniseries|HZ}} alongside her friend [[Roy]],<ref>https://pokemon.gamespress.com/Pokemon-Reveals-Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-as-Official-Title-of-Next-</ref> succeeding [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{AP|Pikachu}} from {{aniseries|PTS}} as the protagonists of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. She is also the main character of various {{pkmn|manga}} based on the animated series.

She is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Cabo Poco]] whose goal is to understand Pokémon better. She owned a mysterious pendant that was given to her by [[Diana|her grandmother]] and was [[HZ024|later]] revealed to be a hibernating {{an|Terapagos}}. Her [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] was a {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} that she received at [[Indigo Academy]]. Liko also [[HZ003|eventually]] becomes a member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Young Liko.png|250px|thumb|left|Young Liko]]
Liko was born in the [[Paldea]] [[region]] and grew up in [[Cabo Poco]] with her parents, [[Alex]] and [[Lucca]]. Her grandmother, [[Diana]], was also an important part of her childhood, with Liko hearing stories of the adventures and journeys she went through around the world. After being accepted into [[Indigo Academy]], Liko was given a mysterious pendant by Diana, which she said would be important to her in the future.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Liko pendant power.png|250px|thumb|Liko awakening her [[Pagogo|pendant]] for the first time]]
Liko debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. She enrolled in [[Indigo Academy]] at the [[Kanto]] region, where she formed a friendship with her roommate [[Ann]] and received her [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]], a {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}. During the next few days, Liko worked hard to strengthen her bond with Sprigatito by learning more about her and make the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} listen to her instructions in {{pkmn|battle}}, but to little avail.

One day, a young man named [[Amethio]] introduced himself to her, supposedly as her grandmother's representative, and asked her for the pendant. Quickly distrusting his intentions, Liko attempted to run away from him and [[Zirc|his]] [[Onia|teammates]], but eventually got cornered by the group, who called themselves [[Explorers]]. However, before any violent confrontation could begin, [[Friede]] swooped in on his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} and started battling [[Amethio's Ceruledge]]. A stray {{m|Psycho Cut}} nearly hit Liko as she tried to escape, but her pendant activated in time and protected her from the attack.

In the [[HZ002|next episode]], Liko noticed the presence of {{an|Terapagos|a mysterious Pokémon}} during the activation of the pendant's power. After being rescued by Friede, Liko and Sprigatito were taken aboard his airship, the [[Brave Olivine]], where they were introduced to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. Not long after, the ship was attacked by the Explorers, who almost coerced Liko to go with them, had Sprigatito not encouraged her to stand tall. Liko had her partner unleash a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the forcefield around the Wing Deck, but she got blown overboard in the process, which allowed the Explorers to capture her before fleeing.
[[File:Liko Rising Volt Tacklers.png|250px|thumb|left|Liko joining the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Liko discovered that [[Lucca|her mother]] had hired the Rising Volt Tacklers to protect her. The group soon reached the city where the Explorers were last seen. After running an errand for [[Mollie]] at the city's [[Pokémon Center]], she followed the sound of [[Murdock's Rockruff]]'s barking and discovered that [[Murdock]] and Friede had found Onia. She and Friede chased Onia back to the Explorers' hideout, where Friede engaged Amethio in a battle, allowing her and Rockruff to locate Sprigatito. Feeling she could trust them, Liko decided to join the Rising Volt Tacklers in their travels to find out more about the mysteries surrounding her pendant and the Explorers, officially becoming a member of the group.

In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', it was revealed that Liko had signed up for online classes and would be attending school virtually. After doing some chores, Liko found out that {{p|Fuecoco}} had fallen off the Brave Olivine and went out to look for him. During the search, they came upon an open tree stump with eaten {{Berries}} and were mistakenly accused of eating them by the [[wild Pokémon]]. As they were being chased, Liko's pendant started to glow, and soon they were found by [[Roy]], who helped them escape. The wild Pokémon, however, did not give up on their hunt and successfully captured them. After being rescued by Friede, Liko and Roy gathered Berries for the wild Pokémon as an apology gift, and she soon waved goodbye to her new friend.
[[File:Rayquaza staring at Liko.png|thumb|250px|Liko meeting the [[Black Rayquaza]]]]
They did not depart for long, however, as the Rising Volt Tacklers were startled awake [[HZ005|during the middle of the night]] when Roy snuck on the ship and got shocked by [[Captain Pikachu]]. He wanted to see his friend Fuecoco once more, but, despite searching all over the Brave Olivine, couldn't find it. In the next day, the Explorers launched an assault on the Rising Volt Tacklers. Despite her own nervousness, Liko managed to defeat Onia all by herself. As she arrived on the beach, she was assaulted by Amethio's {{p|Corviknight}}, nearly getting hit before [[HZ006|her pendant activated again]], projecting another barrier to protect her. Liko and Roy called Sprigatito and Fuecoco to fight Amethio's Ceruledge, but it proved to be too powerful for them. Then, Liko's pendant and Roy's [[Ancient Poké Ball]] reacted in unison, and from the Poké Ball emerged a [[Black Rayquaza]]. After forcing the Explorers to retreat, Rayquaza briefly stared at Liko before flying away. She decided to keep looking into her pendant's mystery alongside Roy and the Rising Volt Tacklers as they headed off towards [[Paldea]].

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Liko was challenged by Roy to a battle, but it was called off when their Pokémon tired themselves into a draw. Shortly after, Friede downloaded the Rising Volt Tacklers app on their [[Rotom Phone]]s and suggested they visit [[Dot]] to see if she had any info on the Black Rayquaza, but weren't able to talk to her. Frustrated, they asked Friede for some special training, which he accepted. In order for them to win, they had to land a hit on Captain Pikachu, but, despite figuring out the pattern of his {{m|Double Team}}, weren't able to. After a break, Liko and Roy battled against each other once more—this time, there was a clear winner, as Sprigatito managed to overcome the type disadvantage and defeat {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}. This battle was the first step for the new Rising Volt Tacklers to get closer to Dot, who let them know the Black Rayquaza was in Paldea. Realizing that Dot is just shy around others, like she is, Liko decided to learn more about her in hopes of becoming friends with her.

In the [[HZ008|next episode]], Liko accepted Roy's pleading to watch over the Brave Olivine in his place, as she already was planning to watch a livestream by Nidothing, her favorite content creator. By the time she had done her chores, she decided to bring Dot the lunch that Murdock had prepared for her. Once at her door, Liko faintly heard Nidothing's background music and, assuming Dot to be a Nidothing fan like herself, tried to bond with Dot over this shared interest, but to no avail. During the livestream, Nidothing—who, unbeknownst to Liko, was actually Dot in a costume—read and responded a comment about the whole situation left by her, who was quick to follow the streamer's advice.
[[File:Liko and Alex.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko and [[Alex|her father]]]]
In ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers landed in Paldea. Before heading to her home in [[Cabo Poco]], Liko guided Roy and Friede as they toured around [[Mesagoza]]. After Friede failed to get a hold of her mother, Liko suggested visiting [[Alex|her father]], which quickly made her feel uneasy after realizing that her journey could soon be over. At home, she overheard her father talking to Friede about how he was worrying about her being by herself. After a sleepless night back at the Brave Olivine, and a run-in with a wild {{p|Lechonk}}, she told her father that she still wanted to be a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers and travel the world with them. Her father accepted her wishes and told them about the sightings of a mysterious Pokémon over [[Artazon]]. In the [[HZ010|next episode]], Liko and Roy went to the city, where they met the {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked {{pkmn|Trainer}} {{an|Nemona}} and the local {{type|Grass}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Brassius]]. During their time together, they learned that Brassius saw the Black Rayquaza flying over [[Arboliva's Forest]] and decided to make it their next destination.
[[File:Liko Sprigatito Rotom hypnotized.png|thumb|200px|Liko and {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} having their memories erased by [[Spinel]]'s {{p|Beheeyem}}]]
As [[HZ011|they reached the forest]], Liko and Roy discovered that part of it had burned down after a lightning strike started a wildfire. After looking around, Liko found an injured {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Wooper}}, but the local wild Pokémon were distrustful of her and took Wooper to a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}, which started attacking Liko and Roy until Mollie had finished treating the Poison Fish Pokémon's injuries. In the [[HZ012|following episode]], Liko led a successful group effort to replant the part of the forest that had burned down. Suddenly, Liko's pendant started to glow and briefly transformed into the mysterious Pokémon again, following which Arboliva returned to its Ancient Poké Ball and allowed Liko to take it under her care. At the end of the day, Liko decided she wanted to see her grandmother in the hopes of learning more about the pendant.

In ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', Liko and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to have a [[picnic]] while the ship was undergoing an automatic inspection. During that leisure period, feeling that Dot and [[Ludlow]] were missing out, Liko enlisted Murdock's help in making an indoor picnic for them. Later, Liko was shocked to see that Dot sent her a picture of Nidothing and Ludlow having a good time. In her naivety, Liko did not correlate Dot and Nidothing as the same person, instead concluding that it was all part of Dot's plan to make her happy.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Liko went to [[Levincia]] alone after seeing an advertisement for the [[Spicy Herba Mystica]] spice that Murdock wanted. Unbeknownst to her, this was a trap set up by [[Spinel]] to lure her away. Spinel used his {{p|Beheeyem}} to erase Liko's memories, specifically the ones involving the Rising Volt Tacklers, and effortlessly stole her pendant. In [[HZ015|the following episode]], Dot staged a collaboration with {{an|Iono}} in order to find out Liko's whereabouts. By the time her memory fully recovered, Liko had reunited with Roy, Friede, and Dot, the latter she met in person for the first time. Realizing that Spinel was still in Paldea, the group was determined to retrieve the stolen pendant back.
[[File:Liko Roy Dot Paldean first partners.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] battling the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot went searching for Spinel in order to get the pendant back. Once Dot located Spinel's whereabouts, Liko and Roy teamed up with her to battle the Explorers Admin. They managed to take down Spinel's {{p|Magneton}} and Beheeyem, only to be quickly overwhelmed by his {{p|Umbreon}}. Despite this, Liko's determination to keep battling caused the pendant to glow brightly, forcing Spinel out of his hiding spot and allowing Sprigatito the chance to retrieve it. Liko and the others escaped with Arboliva's help and reunited with the other Rising Volt Tacklers. Later, Dot finally confessed to Liko about her secret identity as Nidothing, much to Liko's shock.

In ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', Liko arrived at [[Motostoke Stadium]] with Roy in order to gather information about the Black Rayquaza from [[Motostoke]] Gym Leader [[Kabu]]. Kabu tested their resolve through a training contest to master their Pokémon's basic moves, followed by a [[Multi Battle]] against himself and his apprentice {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}. Although Liko did her best throughout her training, she yielded to Roy during their contest when she saw how he had improved, and felt it best to forfeit against Wakaba to help her qualify as a {{tc|Gym Trainer}}. When this only upset Sprigatito and Wakaba, however, Kabu helped Liko understand her lack of consideration for their feelings, and she apologized to them both. After the training, Liko and Roy learned from Kabu that Rayquaza was spotted heading towards the [[Galar Mine]].
[[File:Liko holding Hatenna.png|thumb|250px|Liko catches {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}} as her second Pokémon]]
In the [[HZ021|next episode]], while heading to the Galar Mine, Liko, Roy, and Friede had to seek shelter from the rain and they found a wild {{p|Hatenna}}. Liko felt that something wasn't right with her and brought Hatenna back to the Brave Olivine so Mollie could check her out. Mollie deduced she was just feeling down, so Liko volunteered to look after Hatenna, but she ran away after sensing Dot's strong emotions. Liko, Roy, and Dot sought Hatenna all over the airship, with Liko eventually finding her on the observation deck. She told Hatenna that she also liked to come there as well because it was quiet and peaceful, which led them to bond. After the weather cleared up, Liko attempted to return Hatenna to the wild, but Sprigatito convinced the Calm Pokémon not to go and she ran back into Liko's arms. Realizing that Hatenna wanted to go with her, Friede gave her a Poké Ball and Liko happily {{pkmn2|caught}} {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}}, adding her to her [[party|team]].

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Liko, Roy, and Friede arrived at the Galar Mine, but the former two got separated from Friede. While trying to find the Black Rayquaza, the two encountered the Explorers again in the process. During the battle, Liko and Roy met a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball, which got her to realize that it was one of Lucius's Pokémon. Unfortunately, they were forced to retreat when Moltres proved to be too strong and Captain Pikachu was injured as they left the mine. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Liko and Roy arrived at the Pokémon Center in Motostoke where they reunited with Friede and agreed to battle Moltres again. After finding Moltres again at the Galar Mine, Liko battled the [[Legendary Pokémon]] once more in order to calm it down. After Moltres calmed down, Liko's pendant started to glow and briefly transformed into the mysterious Pokémon again, following which the Moltres returned to its Ancient Poké Ball and allowed Liko to take it under her care.
[[File:Liko Lucius Belt.png|thumb|left|200px|Liko wearing [[Lucius]]'s belt]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Liko with Roy and Friede arrived in [[Hammerlocke]] in order to find the [[ancient castle]] that her grandmother was at. Through her {{p|Squawkabilly}}, Liko and her friends were able to find her grandmother. Liko introduced her grandmother to her friends Roy and Friede, as well as Sprigatito and Hatenna as her Pokémon partners. They hung out at the castle until the Explorers, who have been following them, arrived at their location. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], Liko and Roy tried to escape the Explorers, but they were forced to battle Onia and Zirc, which was interrupted by the arrival of [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]]. After the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived, Liko, her grandmother and her friends were able to escape.

In ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', Liko joined her friends and Ludlow in finding a {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}, who happened to be one of Lucius's Pokémon, after they got a lead from a ship crew that saw the Transport Pokémon. Fortunately, Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ludlow were able to find Lapras, but they failed to get her to come out, as she was covered by the {{m|Mist}} and two Pokémon appeared on the ship. When Friede devised a plan to get Lapras back, Liko and Roy stayed on the deck to wait for the Transport Pokémon. Thanks to Friede and Captain Pikachu, Liko and Roy saw it with battle scars and other various Pokémon on a {{p|Wailord}}, who also had scars as well. In the [[HZ032|next episode]], Liko joined Roy and Friede in going after Lapras and, after convincing her that they were friends, Lapras returned to its Ancient Poké Ball and Liko took it under her care. However, before setting off, Liko and her friends witnessed the Black Rayquaza arriving at their location.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Liko witnessed Terapagos {{a|Tera Shift|transform}} in order to battle the Black Rayquaza after it defeated Amethio. After Terapagos collapsed and the Black Rayquaza left, Liko stayed by its side while it recovered. Liko and Roy then had a training battle with Diana, and won when Sprigatito managed to land a hit on her {{p|Arcanine}}. In the [[HZ034|next episode]], Liko and Roy overheard Diana's intentions to continue traveling alone. They decided to organize a surprise farewell party for her. Through the help of their teammates, Liko and Roy surprised Diana with the party, which she appreciated. Before leaving, Diana gave Liko her adventure log and then the Rising Volt Tacklers resumed their search for the remaining [[Six Heroes]]. However, Liko was informed by Friede that they were heading back to Paldea first in order to gain information on Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Liko and Roy arrived at Coral, Sidian, and [[Chalce]]'s location in an attempt to stop them from using a machine capable of recreating Terapagos's energy to summon the Black Rayquaza. While Dot worked on a shutdown program for the machine, Liko and Roy used their Pokémon to keep the Explorers distracted. Their efforts worked, but after Dot shut the machine down, Coral lost her temper and commanded her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. The attack collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, creating an explosion powerful enough to blast the Sky High Pokémon directly into the hull of the Brave Olivine.
[[File:Liko and Lucca.png|thumb|250px|Liko and [[Lucca|her mother]]]]
In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', the ship was safely docked while the Explorers retreated, realizing their operation was a failure. Hoping to convey Terapagos's desire to reach [[Laqua]], Liko, Roy, Friede, and Dot challenged Rayquaza to a battle, which it readily accepted. Amethio later joined the fray and teamed up with Friede, with them Terastallizing Ceruledge and Charizard, respectively, but both were eventually defeated by a devastating {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. Liko and Roy confronted Rayquaza next, but despite Sprigatito evolving into Floragato and Fuecoco learning {{m|Flame Charge}}, they were unable to do much against the Sky High Pokémon. After Rayquaza took off, the Rising Volt Tacklers regrouped. While the Brave Olivine underwent repairs, Liko, Roy and Dot decided to become stronger by learning how to use the Terastal phenomenon as well.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Liko, Dot, and Roy were enrolled in [[Naranja Academy]] as part of the [[Tera Training]] course. They each received a [[Tera Orb]] and were tasked with battling the Paldea [[Gym Leader]]s as part of their Tera Training. To Liko's surprise, [[Katy]] was chosen as her opponent. Liko then reunites with Ann and decided to have a [[rematch]] against her. Through her quick thinking, Liko was able to win the battle and promised Ann that they'll battle each other again one day. Later, Liko and her friends set off for her battle against Katy in [[Cortondo]].

In ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot arrived in Cortondo, where they encountered Murdock working part-time at the Patisserie Soapberry. They also found Katy being yelled at by Coral, who was furious because she arrived too late to buy sweets. Katy only had time to take on one challenger that day, so she had Liko and Coral face off in a baking competition to see who she would battle. With the matcha cake they made, Liko and Floragato won the competition while Coral lost and was kicked out for her volatile behavior. Later, during her battle with Katy, Liko Terastallized Floragato into a {{type|Grass}}, but they were defeated when Katy's {{Tera}} {{t|Bug}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, Teddy, used a powered-up {{m|Fury Cutter}}. Despite the loss, Liko still passed her assessment for using Terastal at the appropriate moment. Afterwards, Liko and her friends prepared to head to Artazon for Roy's battle with Brassius.

In ''[[HZ053|Hatenna and the Otherworldly]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot encountered a group of the {{p|Mankey}} evolutionary line. While Liko and the others fended off the horde of angry Pokémon, Hatenna discovered that they were enraged after losing access to their food storage. By working with their Pokémon, Liko's group successfully built a rope bridge for their new friends to climb on. Overjoyed at being able to access their food again, the Mankey family accidentally caused a boulder to fall on their berry supply, angering them all over again. Tired of all the fighting, Hatenna evolved into {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}} and used her newly learned {{m|Brutal Swing}} to defeat the three {{p|Annihilape}} that were attacking each other. Afterward, the Mankey family apologized for their actions and shared their food with Liko's group.
[[File:Liko and her friends.png|thumb|left|250px|Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ann at Naranja Academy]]
In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', Liko was paired with Katy for an aptitude match against [[Rika]] of the Paldea [[Elite Four]]. During the battle, Liko became frustrated, comparing herself with the other Trainers and thinking she couldn't keep up, a feeling that was building up inside her even before the battle begun. Katy and Rika supported her their own ways, pointing out her mind was seemingly everywhere at once. The Elite Four member also left her wondering about what Pokémon battles are about, and Liko found out her answer as the battle went on, recognizing that being immersed in a battle allows for a Trainer to know what their Pokémon feels and vowing to take battles as seriously as her Floragato has ever taken. In the end, Liko and Katy still lost, with the student becoming emotional and shedding bitter tears for having engaged more intimately with the battle. Later, she was approached by [[Grusha]], who briefly made a comment about her before leaving with [[Geeta]]. While she did not know who he was, she would eventually find out once the pairings for the next module of the Tera Training [[HZ057|were revealed]], as he was assigned as the Gym Leader she would have to face.

In ''[[HZ063|Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot arrived at [[Glaseado Gym]] for her Tera Training test against Grusha. After learning about his past as a professional snowboarder, Liko was determined to receive approval from the Gym Leader. The battle, however, did not go according to her plans, as {{p|Cetitan}}'s bulk and {{p|Altaria}}'s aerial attacks, combined with a massive type disadvantage, proved to be too much for her team, leading to Liko failing her test, with Grusha not acknowledging her in spite of her loss and refusing to give her a second chance.
[[File:Liko and Amethio talking.png|250px|thumb|Liko and [[Amethio]] opening up to each other]]
In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', the trio decided to visit {{DL|Ten Sights of Paldea|Paldea's Highest Peak}}, wanting to cheer Liko up. Along the way, she was unknowingly deviated from her friends by [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}} and ran by chance into Amethio, who seized the opportunity to take Terapagos. This time, however, Liko and Floragato put up a fight and even forced Amethio into Terastallizing Ceruledge, which made her think back to her recent loss and hesitate. The battle was interrupted by Spinel, who tested the effects of the [[Laquium|Treasure of Eternity]] on his {{p|Umbreon}}, causing it to enter a rampaging state that allowed it to easily triumph over Ceruledge. Angered, Terapagos transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} and destroyed the crystal, purifying Umbreon in the process. Demanding answers as to what they just witnessed, Liko and Amethio chased after the fleeing Spinel, only to be lured into a nearby cave and be trapped inside. In the [[HZ065|following episode]], as the air grew colder, they gathered around a campfire and opened up to each other, learning about each other's goals and reflecting on the similarities of their journeys. Liko even pondered if the Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers could work together to reach the end goal they shared, but Amethio quickly discarded the idea, claiming the paths they take are too different. Eventually, they managed to create an opening in the ceiling and escape, with him warning her about Spinel before parting ways. Later, Liko reunited with her friends and Friede and told them about the Treasure of Eternity. Before heading down the mountain, the children visited Paldea's Highest Peak and snapped a group [[photo]].
[[File:HZ067.png|250px|left|thumb|Liko battling Roy in the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]]]]
In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', the trio returned to Naranja Academy, where the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] was announced, allowing those who failed the Tera Training to Terastallize one last time before the course officially ended. As the tournament was underway, Dot informed Liko and Roy that the Explorers had infiltrated the academy's systems to steal data on Terapagos. They split up, and Liko ended up finding and confronting Sidian at the academy's rooftop; unbeknownst to them, Grusha watched their battle from afar. In order to protect Terapagos and the school, Liko Terastallized Floragato, granting her enough power to defeat her opponent. Sidian acknowledged Liko's strength before leaving, and Grusha finally revealed himself, telling her to meet him at the principal's office, where [[Clavell]] and Geeta were also at. While Liko thought she was in trouble for Terastallizing outside of the Tera Training, they actually commended her for her actions, with the Gym Leader even changing his previous assessment to a passing grade. With one more student having passed their usage test, the tournament's battle pairings changed accordingly, with Liko and Roy [[HZ067|being set to battle each other next]]. After a couple of switches, both {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} and Hattrem were down, leaving only their first partner Pokémon remaining. Encouraged by the collective chanting of his Trainer, [[Ryme]], and the crowd, Roy's Fuecoco evolved into {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}. Then, Liko and Roy both Terastallized their Pokémon, but Crocalor prevailed and defeated Floragato, making Roy the winner.

Following the end of the Tera Training course, Liko, Roy, and Dot reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers in ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]''. After receiving Lucius's belt back from Friede, Liko was challenged by Lucius's Arboliva, who wanted to test her strength as a Trainer at the end of her Tera Training. After exchanging a couple of attacks, Liko Terastallized Floragato and had her use an enhanced {{m|Magical Leaf}}, which Arboliva withstood, but still seemed content with their growth before returning to its Poké Ball soon after.

Before they left Naranja Academy, [[Raifort]] informed them about [[Briar]], a Terapagos researcher currently stationed in the land of [[Kitakami]], so the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to head there next. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede arrived at the [[Crystal Pool]] in ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', where Briar was at, according to [[Carmine]]. After calming a wild Terastallized {{p|Milotic}} down, Liko's group and Briar discussed about Terapagos, its forms, and its connection to [[Area Zero]]. Once night fell, Briar suggested using the Crystal Pool's special properties and Terapagos's memories about Lucius to summon him and find some answers, but nothing happened. Afterward, they bid farewell to Briar and returned to the Brave Olivine, without any leads regarding Terapagos or the Six Heroes until Dot ran into [[Perrin]], a photographer who snapped a photo of [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in [[Tengu Mountain]], though she couldn't remember the exact place.

Liko, Roy, Dot, Friede, and Perrin arrived in Tengu Mountain in ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]''. Following an encounter with a pack of wild {{p|Houndour}} and {{p|Houndoom}}, Liko was separated from the others and came across various scratches in the terrain, which she attributed to Kleavor. Using Hattrem's ability to sense emotions, Liko was able to ascertain that Kleavor wasn't angry and that the markings weren't meant as a warning sign. Eventually, the group reunited near a {{p|Dugtrio}}-shaped rock, where Dot identified Perrin's photo had been taken. In the [[HZ073|following episode]], once Liko and the others successfully tracked Kleavor down, Lapras emerged from her Poké Ball to greet her old friend. Liko and Lapras asked Kleavor to join them on their quest, to which it responded by entering a nearby cave. Liko, Roy, and Dot traversed the cave, eventually finding Kleavor waiting for them inside a bamboo grove. Realizing Kleavor aimed to test their might, Liko and the others accepted its challenge and sent out their Pokémon to face it. After a long battle over various terrains, Kleavor emerged victorious over Liko, Roy, and Dot's Terastallized Pokémon, but still acknowledged their strength and decided to return to its Ancient Poké Ball.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'', Liko reunited with Diana, who had successfully obtained more information on Lucius. Before telling everyone what she had learned, Diana challenged her granddaughter to a battle, which eventually ended in Liko's victory. Afterward, Diana told the Rising Volt Tacklers about how Lucius founded the original Explorers alongside his comrades, [[Rystal]] and [[Gibeon]]. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede took Diana to the Crystal Pool, where they successfully used its power to summon Rystal's spirit. There, they learned that Terapagos was actually Rystal's partner Pokémon and that she and Lucius are Liko's great-great-grandparents. Rystal [[HZ075|then proceeded]] to tell everyone how she met Lucius, how the original Explorers came to be, and what happened after they made it to Laqua, which ended up with Gibeon seemingly falling to his death and Lucius being sealed inside Laqua to prevent the Laquium from threatening the world's balance. When it was time for Rystal to return to her original time, she entrusted Terapagos to Liko, stating that she was its partner now. Liko comforted Terapagos, who was sad to see its original Trainer leave. With a Poké Ball she received from Friede, Liko caught Terapagos and adopted the nickname "[[Pagogo]]" from Rystal. Afterward, Diana bid farewell to Liko and the others and went on her own travels.

After following leads from [[Wy-Yes]] and [[Siskel]], the Rising Volt Tacklers found what was presumed to be Lucius's {{p|Entei}} in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast. Although they failed to defeat it, Entei still recognized their strength, but was revealed to be a [[wild Pokémon]] unrelated to the Six Heroes.

The Rising Volt Tacklers' search for Lucius's Entei led them to Paldea's {{pal|Pokémon League}} building in ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', after Briar notified them about recent sightings of an Entei in Area Zero. In order for Liko, Roy, and Dot to be granted access to the area, they were tasked with defeating Geeta's Pokémon, consisting of a {{p|Glimmora}} and two {{p|Glimmet}}, in a battle. In the end, only Floragato and Glimmora remained, with Liko's Pokémon barely managing to win thanks to {{a|Overgrow}} activating. Having been granted permission, the children searched around Area Zero for Entei alongside Friede and Briar until it decided to appear before them in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', revealing itself to actually be a {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. Eventually, after an intense battle, the Rising Volt Tacklers earned Gouging Fire's trust. In the [[HZ082|following episode]], the children and Friede battled once more against the Black Rayquaza after it had been summoned to Area Zero by the other heroes. Despite putting up a tough fight, Rayquaza was still able to endure their assault and retaliate, leaving only Roy's Crocalor and Pagogo, in its Terastal Form, standing. After being hit by a Dragon Ascent, Pagogo chose to share its [[Terastal energy]] with Crocalor, allowing it to Terastallize and weaken Rayquaza enough for it to go inside its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Lucius and Liko HZ089.png|250px|thumb|Lucius entrusting his dream to Liko]]
With the Six Heroes gathered, the Rising Volt Tacklers headed towards Laqua, guided by Rayquaza. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede finally arrived there in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'' and were ambushed by the Explorers, who were following them for a while. Once again, Liko faced off against Sidian and was able to gain the upper hand without resorting to Terastallization even when her opponent did it. When Zirc and Onia arrived in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the young Rising Volt Tacklers were able to proceed to Laqua's previously sealed off area, where they discovered that Lucius was still alive. While Pagogo and Six Heroes gathered power to purify Laqua of Laquium, the children, alongside Amethio, Terastallized their main Pokémon in preparation for a showdown against [[Gibeon]] and the [[White Zygarde]]. The battle begun in the [[HZ088|following episode]] and was initially very one-sided, with the Order Pokémon being so powerful that they weren't able to deal notable damage even when exploiting a weakness. With a {{m|Land's Wrath}}, Zygarde defeated Crocalor and Quaxwell, and left Floragato and Ceruledge on their last legs. Refusing to give up, Liko encouraged Floragato to stand tall as well in order to protect their friends, which was the push necessary for her to evolve into {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}. For a final assault, she teamed up with Ceruledge, and managed to knock Zygarde down with her newly learned {{m|Flower Trick}}. At this moment, Zygarde forfeited the battle, revealing it was actually testing the strength and resolve of Liko and her friends all along, before disassembling and abandoning Gibeon due to his actions.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', after Pagogo, in its Stellar Form, purified Laqua with the help of the Six Heroes, Liko witnessed Lucius fading away and promised to keep looking after Pagogo. Though the situation seemed over, Spinel used some Laquium mist he had stored on the Six Heroes, causing them to go berserk, except for Rayquaza. The rampaging heroes began attacking both friend and foe, causing the earth below everyone to become unstable and collapse. Rayquaza shielded Liko and the others with its body before urging them to flee the area. With Roy's Kilowattrel and Friede's Charizard, the group was able to reach the Brave Olivine, but soon faced a heavy loss when Friede and his Charizard were blown off by the heavy winds, leaving their fate unknown.
[[File:Liko new outfit.png|250px|thumb|left|Liko deciding to go on a new journey with Roy]]
Liko and the others eventually returned to Mount Pericarp to look for Friede, only to find that Exceed had the area blocked off. With Spinel framing Laqua's destruction on the Rising Volt Tacklers, the group decided to lay low and go their separate ways, with Liko initially returning home. In the year following these events however, Liko couldn't stay at home in Paldea because of Spinel's actions, and she ended up returning to Indigo Academy in Kanto. Fortunately, Liko was able to have a regular life at Indigo Academy because nobody, except Ann, knew she was a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

[[HZ090|One]] [[HZ091|year]] after ''Where the Adventure Leads'', Liko reunited with Roy, who revealed that he and Dot discovered that Laquium was still affecting Pokémon worldwide, and told her that he needed her help. However, between being accustomed to Indigo Academy, Pagogo not coming out of its Poké Ball in the last year, and not wanting everyone there to know she was a Rising Volt Tackler, Liko refused, but apologized to Roy. Although, seeing Roy battling Ann and realizing that her three best friends were always moving ahead, Liko decided to have a battle with Roy. Liko gave it her all, but lost to Roy once again. Despite the loss, Liko with her newfound confidence decided to join Roy and Dot in exposing the truth about the events at Laqua in order to clear the Rising Volt Tacklers' name.

In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', while Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] battle two Laquium-enhanced {{P|Steelix}}, when Liko was about to be attacked by both, Pagogo finally awakened from its Poké Ball to protect her with its energy barrier, proceeding to change into its Terastal Form and purify the Laquium affecting the two Steelix, much to Liko's joy.

In ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]'', Liko and Roy met Mollie, who was working at her family's Pokémon Center. Liko then sent Meowscarada to battle a Laquium-enhanced {{p|Vileplume}}, but she got badly poisoned, opting to switch for Hattrem instead. Liko Terastallized her for the first time to deal more powerful attacks, with Hattrem learning {{m|Healing Wish}} to cure Vileplume.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Liko and Roy went to an Exceed facility after their battle with Vileplume, figuring it might have something to do with its Laquium infection. She and Roy then battled Coral and Sidian, only to be defeated by their Laquium-enhanced opponents before either of them could Terastallize their Partner Pokémon. Afterwards, both Trainers were saved by Ult, who managed to hold the Explorers off and help them escape after Coral recklessly commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct. Liko and Roy, now joined by Ult, then proceeded on traveling to a new destination ahead.

In ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', Liko and the others reunited with Murdock and Dot at the Patisserie Soapberry. Upon being told the children were reforming the Rising Volt Tacklers, Murdock grew concerned for their safety. To help relieve Murdock's worries, Katy challenged Liko to a rematch, using her {{p|Ursaring}}, Teddy, to battle Pagogo. Despite Katy using Terastallization again, Pagogo eventually emerged victorious, proving to Murdock how much Liko had grown over the past year. Liko, Roy, and Dot decided that if they wanted to prevent Strong Spheres from being released to the public, they would need the Brave Olivine as a faster means of transportation. Murdock explained that when everyone went their separate ways, [[Orla]] said she would dismantle the airship. Roy and Ult then suggested having her build a new Brave Olivine for them to fly on. With Dot joining the group, Liko and the others set off to meet with Orla in [[Galar]].

In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', Liko and the others visited Orla at [[Karna]]'s [[Karna's Poké Ball factory|Poké Ball factory]]. While trying to convince Orla to aid them, Liko and the group find out through Ult that Karna had been hired to manufacture shells for the Strong Spheres, oblivious to what they truly were. Two Exceed employees came to pick up their order, but when Ult denied them, the Explorers members [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] stepped in to take them by force. In the [[HZ100|following episode]], Liko, Roy, Ult, and Dot teamed up to battle Indi and Rubina's Laquium-enhanced {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. By exploiting a weakness caused by the Laquium's effect, Liko and the others emerged victorious, forcing Indi and Rubina to retreat.

Later, after Orla had been convinced to fly on the airship once again, Liko and the others pitched in to help clean and repair the Brave Olivine. Once they were done, Mollie, Murdock, and Ludlow arrived to join as well. To everyone else's surprise, Ult proudly stated he would be joining the Rising Volt Tacklers as their newest member. As they prepared to take off, Dot discovered a message from Friede revealing to everyone that he was alive and well, but was in hiding from the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult met with Geeta and Clavell at Naranja Academy to discuss Laquium and how Exceed was exploiting its power for their own gain. They then talked about the same subject with [[Jacq]], who promised to do his own investigation on how Laquium affects Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', while doing research on Laquium Signs in [[South Province (Area Three)]] with the others, Liko encountered a student named {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}, whose partner {{p|Scovillain}} had gone missing. Later, she came across a scared and injured group of Pokémon being attacked by Pepper's Scovillain, which had been affected by Laquium and went on a rampage. Seeing a wild {{p|Happiny}} about to be attack by Scovillain, Liko went to protect the Playhouse Pokémon, but the {{p|Charcadet}} she had met [[HZ057|one year earlier]] rescued them. Also, after seeing Liko risk herself to protect its friends, Charcadet teamed up with Pagogo to battle and purify Scovillain, returning it to its senses. Once Scovillain and Pepper were reunited, Liko said goodbye to {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}, only for it to request that she let it join her team, which Liko happily accepted.
[[File:Amethio and Liko HZ104.png|thumb|250px|Liko reunites with Amethio]]
In ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]'', Liko attended a Nidothing and Iono fan meeting in Levincia. While waiting for the event to begin, she and the others came across Zirc and Onia. Upon learning that Zirc was a fellow Nidothing fan but lost his ticket to the event, Liko agreed to help find it. Everyone tracked the ticket to a nearby beach, where it ended up stuck to a wild {{p|Wugtrio}}. Together, Liko and the others battled Wugtrio, giving Zirc's {{p|Rhydon}} the opportunity to retrieve the ticket. Later, after the event finished, Zirc and Onia approached Liko and revealed that Amethio went missing sometime after the incident at Laqua. To Liko's surprise, Zirc and Onia personally requested that she help them locate Amethio's whereabouts.

In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Liko accompanied Zirc and Onia to [[Amethio's mansion]] where she found out more about his past. With a picture of Amethio when he was younger and help from [[Cervantis]], Liko, Zirc and Onia found him on an island near Levincia. After telling Amethio everything that had happened in the past year, Liko had a battle with him when her Charcadet wanted to battle his Ceruledge, which was called off. In the end, Liko and Charcadet's determination motivated both Amethio and his Ceruledge to fight against Spinel once again, Liko and Amethio then parted ways.

In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', Liko was reunited with her grandmother Diana, who informed everyone about a possible method to have Pagogo fully eradicate the Laquium. After being informed about Spinel capturing the remaining Six Heroes, Diana noticed Liko's newly-caught Charcadet and challenged her to a [[Double Battle]] to test her skills. While Meowscarada was defeated by a {{m|Flare Blitz}} from Diana's Arcanine, Charcadet defeated Wash {{p|Rotom}} before falling to Arcanine shortly afterwards. Once the battle concluded, Diana discussed with the Rising Volt Tacklers about finding the location of the remaining Six Heroes at an Exceed facility, with Liko suggesting they get answers from Cervantis.

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', Liko received an email from Cervantis, who requested the Rising Volt Tacklers come meet him in person at an Exceed distribution center. Shortly after they arrived, Liko, Roy, and Ult found out the message was a fake sent by Spinel to lure them out. In the [[HZ110|following episode]], Indi and Rubina used Super Strong Spheres to further empower the captured Six Heroes and made them battle Liko and the others. Liko had Pagogo purify the Laquium afflicting the Six Heroes, only for it to be quickly taken out when the Explorers just used the Super Strong Spheres on the heroes a second time.

In ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]'', Liko and her friends continued struggling against the rampaging heroes. Despite the timely assistance by Amethio and Zygarde, the battle still resulted in a complete defeat for the Rising Volt Tacklers. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the Six Heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers. After bidding farewell to Amethio, [[Hamber]], and Cervantis, Liko and the others received a call from Briar, who suggested that they come meet her at [[Blueberry Academy]]. Realizing that Blueberry Academy is a school that specializes in Pokémon battling, Liko and her friends decided it would be the perfect location to train for their next encounter with the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ118|Liko and Hattrem, Bonded by Happiness!]]'', Liko and her Pokémon, except Pagogo, joined Ann and her party with Ditto Block Hunting [[Blueberry Quest]] in the [[Terarium]]. Liko previously thought Hattrem was holding herself back for the sake of Meowscarada and Charcadet, however, after Ann told Liko about her relationship with her older and younger sibling, Liko realized Hattrem wasn't holding herself back at all, but that she was doing what she wanted to do all along because it made her happy. After a heartfelt moment with Hattrem over making sandwiches, Liko confessed that she was happy she met Hattrem and apologized for not realizing Hattrem's intentions before, making her cry tears of joy and triggered her evolution into {{p|Hatterene}}. The next day, Liko and her party were having breakfast when Dot and Roy entered informing her that Briar had acquired new data on Terapagos.

In [[HZ124]], Liko and her friends infiltrated the Explorers HQ to rescue the remaining Six Heroes. Liko and Dot tried to hack through the back door but were caught by Indi and Rubina. After Amethio and his Ceruledge showed up in time, Liko battle alongside them in a tag team against Indi and Rubina. Liko and Amethio both worked well as a team, with her Charcadet eventually evolving into {{p|Armarouge}} mid-battle, defeating the Explorers' two {{p|Salamence}} with its new {{m|Armor Cannon}} move, forcing Indi and Rubina to retreat. Liko and her friends then snuck into the HQ to rescue the remaining Six Heroes, only to be led into a trap set by Spinel, with Liko and her friends facing against each of the remaining Six Heroes and Explores Admins one on one.

In [[HZ125]], Liko used her Meowscarada and Hatterene against Lucius's Kleavor. After Hatterene got knocked out, Liko had Meowscarada use her invisible flower stems to trap Kleavor and unleashed a massive Magical Leaf, defeating the Axe Pokémon.

In [[HZ126]], Liko battled [[Dash]] under the condition that if she lost the usage of Strong Sphere would be unbanned on Naranja Academy's ground, after she and her group convinced Geeta alongside Clavell to do so. Fortunately, Liko won her battle and was able to help Dash realize that using Strong Sphere would only cause pain for her {{p|Swanna}}. In the [[HZ127|next episode]], Liko used her Armarouge to battle against Ann's Samurott, with both trainers Terastallizing their Pokémon. After a series of attacks both Pokémon were knocked out, resulting in a draw.

In [[HZ133]], Liko went with Ann, Captain Pikachu, and Diana on the latter's Arcanine to go further in Laqua while Dot, Nemona, and Penny stayed behind to battle the Explorers. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Liko, Ann, Captain Pikachu, and Diana meet up with Amethio, Onia, and Zirc, as they worked together to help the Laquium affected Pokémon when Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines. After Captain Pikachu destroyed the machines and Pagogo purified the Laquium from the Pokémon with Zygarde, Onia, and Zirc taking them to safety, Liko, Ann, and Diana meet up with their friends. Liko and the group then encounter Spinel, Rubina, and Indi.

In [[HZ135]], Liko and her friends start erasing the Laquium Core, but the Explorers got in the way, even defeating Penny's {{p|Sylveon}} in the process. However, Liko and the group became surprised when Coral turned against Spinel and used her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take Sylveon's place. Liko and the group became even more surprised when Chalce and Sidian also turned against Spinel as they with Coral decided to team up with the heroes in order to stop him for good. During the process to remove Laquium, Spinel merged with its Core, casuing it to awaken, much to Liko and the group's shock. Liko and the group tried to fight it, but it was too strong. However, they refused to give up and found out that the middle of the Laquium Core was the weak point that they needed to hit. In the [[HZ136|following episode]], Liko watch Roy and Amethio use their Mega-Evolved Legendary Pokémon destroy the Laquium Core's defenses. Liko then battled Spinel in order to stop him from attacking Pagogo, where she emerged victorious. She then witnessed Pagogo purifying the Laquium Core for good. After the threat with Laquium was over, Liko said farewell to Pagogo, as it decided to stay at Laqua with the Six Heroes and Zygarde to restore the land. Later, Liko decided to remain with the Rising Volt Tacklers and go on new adventures with her friends/teammates, as they are now free to fly into the sky without worry, after having their name clear with the public.
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===Character===
[[File:Liko bashfulness.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko's social anxiety]]
Liko is a kind, soft-spoken, and polite girl who doesn't do well in stressful situations. She seems to be studious when it comes to learning how to build a bond with Pokémon and is rather insightful, being able to spot behavioral patterns with ease, such as [[Captain Pikachu]]'s during the [[HZ007|special training]]. She has also been shown to be cautious about trusting others, as she quickly realized something was amiss when [[Amethio]] presented himself as a representative of her grandmother, [[Diana]], and she was initially unsure about the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] since [[Friede]] took her to their [[Brave Olivine|airship]] without providing her with any information about what was happening. However, after seeing the Rising Volt Tacklers willing to protect her and help rescue {{p|Sprigatito}} from the [[Explorers]], Liko came to trust them. Despite her intelligence, Liko has also been shown to be gullible and naïve on occasion, mainly when it comes to realizing that Nidothing and [[Dot]] are the same person until she is told the truth in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]''. Liko can also be clumsy and has a tendency to lose her balance, stumble, or fall down on occasion.

Liko is a big fan of Nidothing and watches her videos, where she posts comments under the username '''Sprigatito Love''' (Japanese: '''ニャオハ大好きっ子''' ''{{tt|Nyahoja|Sprigatito}} Superfan''). Although she now knows that Nidothing and Dot are the same person, Liko openly treats them both as individual people. She even goes to the point of trying to believe that Nidothing is just Nidothing and nobody is inside the costume, as seen in ''[[HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer]]'' and ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]''. She gets excited to meet others who are also Nidothing fans, such as [[Yuno]] and [[Litten Smitten]], and when she finds out that those she knows are a fan of her as well, such as [[Zirc]].

She appears to be adept at drawing, as it is common for her to do so when she writes in her [[Rotom Phone|diary]] about her day. As revealed in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'', Liko gets her drawing skills from her father, [[Alex]]. Liko is also good at painting, as seen in ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'', when she makes a drawing of {{p|Arboliva}} with her Pokémon's help. In addition, Liko is a good observer and has been seen writing down her observations in her Rotom Phone.

Liko has been shown to be a bit bashful and socially anxious around new people. In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', after seeing that other [[Indigo Academy]] students also liked Nidothing, Liko thought about striking up a conversation with them but was unable to voice her thoughts. On occasions when this initial barrier is overcome, however, Liko can easily make friends, quickly befriending [[Ann]] and [[Roy]] after meeting them. Liko's kindness, compassion, and her willingness to help others encourages many people around her and earns their friendship, as was seen in ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]'', when she was able to get the initially reserved Dot to open up more by bringing her lunch and inviting her to watch Nidothing's livestream after hearing the streamer's background music from the other girl's room. This was shown again in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]'', when Liko helped the often brash and awkward [[Ult]] to become more comfortable with the group, and understand the concept of working as a team. Even some former enemies have eventually been drawn in by her compassionate nature as time progressed, as seen during ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]'' when Zirc and [[Onia]] asked her to help them find Amethio. In addition, Liko has shown an interest in helping people and Pokémon with their romantic problems.

When she hears or sees something that excites her, she claps her hands together, as shown in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', after discovering that she has actually met a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Liko is shown to not be a picky eater, telling [[Murdock]] in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'' that she'll eat anything. Liko also knows how to cook [[curry]], as seen in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', when she made some for her friends to try, and they enjoyed it. She is also able to make other food, as she made pancakes for the group in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]''. In addition, Liko has a habit of keeping her emotions to herself, which Ann pointed out in ''[[HZ118|Liko and Hattrem, Bonded by Happiness!]]''. However, Liko can be emotional, as seen in ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', when she cries for the first time after losing a battle against [[Rika]]. Sometimes, Liko can be hard on herself when she doesn't accomplish something, which leads her to doubt herself, but quickly cheers up through the assurances and motivation from her friends.

[[File:Liko and Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Liko playing with Pokémon during a picnic]]
Liko cares very much about Pokémon and loves them with all her heart. She has also shown to prioritize their safety, as demonstrated in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', where she attempted to surrender herself to the Explorers so that the Rising Volt Tacklers' Pokémon wouldn't get hurt. Liko will do anything to protect Pokémon, especially her own, from danger, even to the point of being reckless in order to do so, as shown in ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', when she attempted to save [[Pagogo]] from falling off the Brave Olivine, which would have led her to fall off as well if not for her grandmother and her {{p|Arcanine}}. This was shown again in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', when she went to protect a wild {{p|Happiny}} from getting attacked by a [[Laquium]]-afflicted {{p|Scovillain}}, but both were saved by a wild {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} that she met a [[HZ057|year earlier]], as it decided to become one of her Pokémon partners after witnessing her compassion for them. She often feels happy and excited when meeting new Pokémon in general, in stark contrast to her usual bashfulness with new people. Liko's appreciation for her Pokémon is shown when she at first misread {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}'s intentions in ''[[HZ118|Liko and Hattrem, Bonded by Happiness!]]'' as she first thought she was holding herself back for the sake of the rest of her party and not doing what she wanted to do, but she soon realizes that wasn't the case at all and that Hattrem was doing what she wanted to do; helping other Pokémon as she had since she was a Hatenna, making Liko apologize for not realizing it sooner and thanking Hattrem, being grateful that she met her. This was shown again in [[HZ136]] when Liko supported Pagogo's choice to stay in Laqua with the Six Heroes, Black Rayquaza and White Zygarde to rebuild the land and protect it, thanking Pagogo for everything they've done together since they first met and promising to come visit one day. Her declaration of love for Pokémon in [[HZ136]] further strengths her resolve about not needing Laquium as she acknowledges she can feel the bonds with her Pokémon partners, something that [[Spinel]] cannot understand despite Liko calling him out saying that he did once love {{p|Umbreon}} allowing for her evolution to which Spinel declines, unable to comprehend and dismissing it leading to his defeat.

Though Liko can be timid and uncertain of her abilities, especially in dangerous situations, she has shown a brave side when supported by those around her, people and Pokémon alike, as seen in episodes such as ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'' and ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', after Sprigatito, and later Roy and Dot, encouraged her to stand tall against the Explorers, and ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', when she reminded Roy and herself about what they as Trainers could do with Pokémon by their side. However, throughout her journey, Liko becomes more confident in herself, showing more of her courageous side and less of her fearful side. Liko also developed a never-giving-up attitude, having took to heart Amethio's words of letting a setback stop her from achieving her goals in ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', and even repeated them to Amethio himself in ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'' when his own confidence was brought low by the last year's events. Her courage and determination has inspired her Pokémon to do the same, as her Sprigatito evolves into Floragato in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' then into {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} in ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'' because of her resolve.
[[File:Dot Liko Roy Ult.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult]]
Liko has a calm disposition and is very approachable, as shown in ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', when she was able to approach a shy and seclusive {{p|Hatenna}} she met near the [[Galar Mine]], as it led them to bond and the Calm Pokémon becoming one of her Pokémon partners thanks to her calm emotions. She also has a stubborn streak, which her grandmother described to her Sprigatito in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]''. In addition, Liko seems to be a good secret keeper, as she helps Dot maintain her identity as Nidothing and decided to not tell a group of [[Snap Boys|photographers]] that she saw a wild {{p|Palafin}} transform into its hero form in ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]''.

Ever since being assigned to the observation deck on the Brave Olivine in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', Liko came to enjoy hanging out there because it was peaceful and quiet, as she would go there in order to get away from whatever was troubling her. Liko often tries to prioritize the happiness of other people before her own, but this sometimes ends up having the opposite effect due to her not properly considering their feelings. This tendency, along with a lack of a goal, resulted in Liko's own development and growth as a Trainer stagnating due to having very little ambition of her own. However, in ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', Liko decided that she wants to be a Trainer that understands how Pokémon feel. Liko has also learned to not hold back in a Pokémon battle and should give her all no matter who the opponent is. In addition, Liko has come to enjoy battling and wants to become stronger in order to protect those she cares about. Liko's true strength shines through when she is fighting for others, especially for her friends and family, which [[Grusha]] points out in ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]''.
[[File:Liko and Ann.png|thumb|250px|Liko and Ann]]
Liko shares a great relationship with her family and is supportive of them. During her time with her grandmother, Liko became much closer with her, as she came to enjoy spending time with her. Liko is also used to having her family busy, due to her parents working and her grandmother traveling. Ever since the events in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Liko came to admire Friede for his selflessness and compassion for others, and is impressed with his skills as a Pokémon Trainer and [[Pokémon Professor|Professor]]. Although, Liko seemed to have picked up Friede's tendency to forget to give important details, as seen in ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]''. In addition to Friede, Liko has a close relationship with the rest of her teammates. However, out of all her teammates, Liko shares a remarkable relationship with Roy and Dot, as they are her best friends and mostly hangs out with them. Liko also has a close friendship with Ann, even keeping in touch with her whenever she could, especially before or after class at Indigo Academy. Although, Liko tries to protect Ann and doesn't want her dear friend to get hurt, but eventually accepted her decision of wanting to help her, as shown in [[HZ127]].
[[File:Amethio and Liko.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko and Amethio]]
At first, Liko saw Amethio as her enemy due to being a member of the Explorers and his attempts to kidnap her. However, during the events in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Liko starts to see Amethio differently when he saved her from getting hurt during a battle against the [[Black Rayquaza]]. Liko further sees Amethio differently in ''[[HZ067|Liko and Amethio]]'' when they opened up to each other, which led her to bonding with him. Ever since, Liko trusts Amethio and comes to care about him, even helping Onia and Zirc find him when they informed her about his disappearances after the events in Laqua. Upon being informed of the [[HZ075|Explorers origins]], Liko quickly accepted her great-great grandparents [[Lucius]] and [[Rystal]]'s history with Amethio's grandfather [[Gibeon]]. Liko and Amethio have also shown to work well together in battle, as seen in ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]'' and [[HZ124]].

[[HZ089|Upon losing Friede]], Pagogo not coming out of its Poké Ball, and the Rising Volt Tacklers disbanding after being framed by Spinel, Liko's confidence took a hit and she hid her affiliation from her classmates, with Ann being the only one who knew. Despite her own talent, she also lets Ann become the ace of Indigo Academy, contributing to her feelings of renewed stagnation over the year. In addition, Liko has avoided everything associated with the Rising Volt Tacklers to hide the pain of what she went through, even going to the point of not staying in contact with Roy and Dot or watching her Nidothing videos. However, upon reuniting with Roy and realizing that her best friends are always moving forward with their Pokémon partners, Liko becomes inspired to do the same, as she cuts loose in her battle against Roy in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'' and reveals to her classmates that she is a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers. With a newfound resolve to move forward for herself, Liko is now determined to reclaim her agency and clear the Rising Volt Tacklers' name, while returning to traveling with both her best friends and Pokémon, in hopes of one day being able to soar the skies on the Brave Olivine with her friends once more. Her wish soon starts coming true not just when the Rising Volt Tacklers are officially re-formed in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' with the addition of a new friend and teammate in Ult, but also with the discovery that Friede is still alive but in hiding. Liko also works with Roy, Dot, and Captain Pikachu in making decisions during Friede's absences. When Friede returned in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', Liko comes to [[HZ122|accept]] in being a founding member of the reformed Rising Volt Tacklers, but knows that her best friends, Pokémon, and the rest of her teammates are there to assist her in her time of need.

Although still compassionate, Liko has become much more serious in dealing with situations, especially in dealing with the Explorers, and less afraid of what people think of her. She also refuses to back down, even when she is pushed into a wall, and would get back up, as seen in [[HZ136]] when she refused to give up against the Laquium Core after Spinel merged with it and their plan appeared to be ruined. Liko is much more adventurous than she was when she first started out as a Trainer. During her training at [[Blueberry Academy]], Liko learns to get the facts before jumping to conclusions and open up in expressing her emotions.

===Pokémon===
[[File:Liko team.png|thumb|350px|Liko's [[party]] prior to [[HZ136]]]]
Liko's team mostly consist of Pokémon who are, in some way, related to strong emotions, tying it to her goal of learning more about the feelings of Pokémon. As Liko matured as a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, so did her ability to recognize and deal with the emotional necessities of her Pokémon, which can be most clearly seen in her history with {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}. Her team has also shown to have a strong bond with each other, as they look out for one another. In addition, Meowscarada has occasionally been seen carrying {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}} during her first two [[evolution]]ary stages, and when [[Pagogo]] was with them had {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}, as a Charcadet, ride its back. Her Pokémon all have Liko's compassion, loyalty, and reckless nature, as they would do anything to protect anyone in danger, especially their Trainer and each other.

Furthermore, her Pokémon seemed to take on a particular role on the team as they developed: Meowscarada and Hatterene are Liko's main {{pkmn|battle}}rs, while Armarouge is a secondary battler. Additionally, Hatterene can be seen as the healer, healing any Pokémon, even her own teammates, when they are injured. When Pagogo was on the team it was a main battler and the protector, considering its ability to put up shields and purify [[Laquium]].

In battle, she shows great capability of using her Pokémon's unique traits, such as Meowscarada's invisible stem to confuse her opponents then tying them up and Hatterene's, while she was a Hattrem, psychic power to help detect enemies, as shown in ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', when she used her to guide Meowscarada around {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}'s attack. She also makes consistent use of her Armarouge's {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]] by letting it absorb fire attacks to strengthen itself while also protecting Meowscarada showcasing her talent in battle tactics as a Trainer. Furthermore, she is smart enough to counter her opponents strategy, demonstrated when she used her Armarouge's {{m|Clear Smog}} to eliminate the power up [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Salamence}} had with {{m|Dragon Dance}}.

This listing is of Liko's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
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====On hand====
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Meowscarada|Liko Meowscarada.png|grass|dark|fir=Sprigatito|mid=Floragato}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Grass}}
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Hatterene|Liko Hatterene.png|psychic|fairy|fir=Hatenna|mid=Hattrem}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Psychic}}
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Armarouge|Liko Armarouge.png|fire|psychic|fir=Charcadet}} {{TeraIcon|Fire}}
|}

====Traveling with====
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Liko Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|size=250px|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

====Released====
{| width="100%"
| {{InactivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|nick=Pagogo|Pagogo Normal Form.png|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Stellar}}
|
|}

====Cared for====
{| width="100%"
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying}} {{TeraIcon|Dark}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Kleavor|Lucius Kleavor.png|bug|rock}} {{TeraIcon|Bug}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Gouging Fire|Lucius Gouging Fire.png|fire|dragon}} {{TeraIcon|Rock}}
|}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Murdock
|pkmn=Rockruff
|type1=Rock
|img=Liko Rockruff.png
|cap=
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Risaki Furuichi
|vaen=Haven Burton
|desc=In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Liko used [[Murdock]]'s {{p|Rockruff}} to help find her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Liko
|pkmn=Sunflora (×33)
|type1=Grass
|img=Liko found Sunflora.png
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and…
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=As part of trying to create inspiration for [[Brassius]], Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Nemona]] collected several {{p|Sunflora}} scattered around [[Artazon]].

None of Sunflora's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Friede
|nick=Captain Pikachu
|main=yes
|type1=Electric
|tera=Flying
|img=Roy Captain Pikachu.png
|gender=male
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Ikue Otani
|vaen=Ikue Otani
|desc=In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Captain Pikachu volunteered to split up from his Trainer, [[Friede]], to search for Liko and [[Roy]] in the [[Galar Mine]]. He arrived just in time to help them fend off [[Onia]] and [[Zirc]], but the battle was soon interrupted by a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} that once belonged to [[Lucius]]. Pikachu battled Moltres, but was injured while protecting {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, and the group was forced to retreat. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Pikachu was reunited with Friede at the [[Motostoke]] [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Friede had Captain Pikachu help Liko and Dot battle the [[Black Rayquaza]] while he and [[Roy]] battled it while flying on [[Friede's Charizard|his Charizard]]. With Cap's help, Sprigatito and {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} were able to get airborne to land an attack on Rayquaza.

In [[HZ133]], Captain Pikachu joined Liko and Pagogo en route to the [[Laquium]] core in [[Laqua]] while Friede joined Roy and [[Ult]] in a frontal assault against the [[Explorers]]. In the [[HZ134|following episode]], Pikachu helped Liko's group calm down the wild Pokémon surrounding the core by destroying the machines agitating the Laquium.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Liko
|pkmn=Cetoddle
|type1=Ice
|img=Liko Cetoddle.png
|epnum=HZ063
|epname=Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Liko rode down a slope at [[Glaseado Mountain]] on top of a {{p|Cetoddle}} alongside {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} and [[Pagogo|Terapagos]].

None of Cetoddle's moves are known.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Katy Tera Training Stamp.png|230px|thumb|Liko's first Stamp at Tera Training from Katy]]
====Tera Training====
Liko has participated in the [[Tera Training]] of [[Naranja Academy]]. Her evaluation and overall score are:
=====Gym Leader challenge=====
* [[Katy]] - Battle Exam - Basic; Approved (''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'')
* [[Grusha]] - Battle Exam - Implementation; Approved (''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'')

===Extracurricular activities===
[[File:Liko Arboliva Painting.png|230px|thumb|Liko's artwork for the [[Artazon Art Festival]]]]
As a student at [[Naranja Academy]], Liko participated in the following events:
* [[Artazon Art Festival]] (''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'')
* [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]: with [[Katy]] Vs. [[Rika]] (Loss; ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]''-''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'')
* [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]]: Vs. [[Roy]] (Loss; ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'')
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===Main outfit===
[[File:Liko anime 2.png|thumb|left|x300px|Liko's first main outfit]]
[[File:Liko anime 12.png|thumb|x300px|Liko's second main outfit]]
Liko's first main outfit was worn in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'' to ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. It consists of a turquoise jacket with a hood, white cuffs and pockets with white buttons over a white shirt which is tucked inside her navy shorts, white and turquoise socks, and white shoes with blue accents. She carries a yellow crossbody bag to hold her personal belongings and for long distance travel, she carries a black backpack and wears a green hairpin on her bangs and also a mysterious pendant around her neck tucked under her shirt until ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', when her pendant turned into [[Pagogo]].

Liko began wearing her second main outfit in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''. It consists of a light blue, hooded, short-sleeved top with a pocket at the front and a black long-sleeved shirt underneath. She also wears white shorts with black and blue bands, socks, and white and blue shoes. Her hairstyle now incorporates a bun and two green hair clips.

===Other outfits===

====Other clothing====
* In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'' to ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'' to ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'' and ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'' to ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', Liko wore her great-great grandfather's, [[Lucius]], belt, as it was given to her by her grandmother, [[Diana]].
* In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', while cooking [[Curry|curry]], Liko wore a blue stripe patterned apron.
* In ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', Liko used a yellow and white snorkeling gear to swim underwater.
* In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', ''[[HZ077|Ludlow's Homecoming!]]'', and ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Liko wore an orange life jacket.
* In ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]'', Liko wore a brown apron with a {{p|Kingambit}} on the right side and light-yellow bandana.
* In ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', Liko had an {{p|Eevee}} mask.

====Regular clothes====
[[File:Liko Indigo Academy Uniform.png|thumb|left|120px|Liko in her Indigo Academy uniform, wearing her original hairclip]]
[[File:Liko Indigo Academy Uniform 3.png|thumb|120px|Liko in her Indigo Academy uniform, wearing her current hairclip]]
* In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', Liko wore a light-blue button shirt and a pink jacket in a photo the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were using to search for her at the [[Indigo Academy]].
* In ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', a flashback shows Liko when she was younger, wearing a stripe blue dress with a white collar, white cuffs, and a dark turquoise sash around her waist and white socks.
* In ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', Liko wore an outfit similar to {{ga|Juliana}} while at [[Kitakami]] and has her hair up in a low ponytail.
* In ''[[HZ118|Liko and Hattrem, Bonded by Happiness!]]'', Liko was shown wearing a yellow shirt instead of her usally black long-sleeved underneath her hodded short-sleeve top.

====Sleepwear====
* In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Liko slept in a white shirt.
* Whenever she is sleeping, Liko wears a light blue long-sleeve top with turquoise shorts.

====Sportswear====
* At school in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', Liko wore a navy blue tracksuit with a leaf symbol embodied on it and white shoes. In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', it's shown that the tracksuit also doubles as loungewear when not in class, and even sleepwear.

====Uniforms====
* In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'' to ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Liko wore her school's standard female school uniform with a pin with a leaf symbol on her jacket's lapel, red ribbon tie, white calf socks and brown shoes. She returned to wearing her school uniform in ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'' to ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'' and ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'' to ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'' as a exchange student for [[Naranja Academy]].
* In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'' to ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', Liko returned to wearing her school uniform when she went back to Indigo Academy after the Rising Volt Tacklers disbanded. The outfit remained mostly the same with the exception of shorter white socks.

====Outdoor gear====
=====Snow wear=====
* In ''[[HZ060|Roy and Fuecoco's First Snow!]]'' to ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'' and ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'' to ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Liko wore a light green hat with a blue jacket, dark blue pants, white leg warmers and brown gloves and boots. She also wore a green scarf.
=====Swimwear=====
* In ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', Liko wore a white and light blue bikini with her hair tied in a ponytail. She also wore a dark blue jacket cover up.
* In ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', Liko wore a two-piece swimsuit and a hair tie that closely resembles {{p|Meowscarada}}.

====Images====
<gallery widths="200">
File:Liko School Tracksuit.png|Liko's school tracksuit
File:Liko Without Jacket.png|Liko without her jacket
File:Liko Pajamas.png|Liko's pajamas
File:Young Liko Blue Dress.png|Liko's stripe blue dress
File:Liko Lucius Belt.png|Liko wearing Lucius's belt
File:Liko Apron.png|Liko's apron
File:Liko swimsuit.png|Liko's swimsuit
File:Liko Snow Wear.png|Liko's snow wear
File:Liko swimsuit 2.png|Liko's second swimsuit
</gallery>

===Voice actress===
{{vatable|color={{summer color}}|bordercolor={{SoA color dark}}
|ja=鈴木みのり ''[[Minori Suzuki]]''
|en=[[Alejandra Reynoso]]
|cs=Klára Nováková
|nl=Fé van Kessel
|ar=جنی مغامس ''Jana Mghames''
|fi=Iris Kovalainen
|fr_eu=Sofia Abouatmane
|de=Patricia Strasburger
|hi=Apala Bisht
|it=Giada Bonanomi
|ko=이지현 ''Lee Ji Hyun''
|pt_br=Karina Fonseca
|pt_eu=Joana Amorim
|es_la=Erika Ugalde
|es_eu=Inés Alba
|he=גליה קורקט ''Galia Correct''
|id=Maria Cicillia|pl=Marta Czarkowska|no=Vilja Stensrud
|zh_cmn={{wp|zh:林沛笭|林沛笭}} ''Lín Pèilíng'' (Taiwan) 微辣 ''Vila'' (mainland China)
|zh_yue={{wp|zh:陳子瑩|陳子瑩}} ''Chan Chi Ying''
|th=บุญณิกา ชลาลัย
|tr=Esra Kucur}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko anime 2.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko anime 4.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko Indigo Academy Uniform 2.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko Indigo Academy Uniform 3.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko anime 13.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko anime 14.png|x300px]]
|-
| colspan="6" |Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{summer color dark}}; background: #{{summer color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Liko|Liko images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Concept art====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{White color light}}; width:auto; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Liko Concept Art.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Liko Pokémon 2023 Expression Sheet.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Liko Roy Dot Snow Wear Concept Art.png|x200px]]
|-
| Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''[[Liko#cite%note-9:~:text=Concept art of Liko from Pok%C3%A9mon Horizons: The Series|[9]]]
| Concept art of Liko's snow wear
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Young Liko Concept Art.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Older Liko Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Liko Mega Voltage Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
|-
| Concept art of young Liko
| Concept art of older Liko
| Concept art of older Liko
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Liko Outfits Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
|-
| colspan=3 | Concept art of Liko's outfits
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{summer color dark}}; background: #{{summer color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Liko|Liko images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Sprigatito.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Floragato.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Hatenna.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Terapagos.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hatterene Pagogo Armarouge.png|x150px]]
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{summer color dark}}; background: #{{summer color light}}; width:96px" | For more eyecatches, please see [[a:Category:Liko|Liko images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Other====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:auto; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Terapagos and Friends Illus. Yamazaki Rei.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Reveal Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Pokemon Day 2024 Countdown 5 Pokemon Horizons.png|x150px]]
|-
| TCG {{color2|000|Terapagos and Friends (SV-P Promo)}} Illus. Yamazaki Re
| Reveal artwork of Liko, {{color2|000|Roy}}, and the {{color2|000|Paldea first partner Pokémon}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Day#2024|Pokémon Day 2024}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ ED 02 Group shot V3.png|x280px|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ100 Special Illustration.jpg|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ100 Special Illustration 2.jpg|x150px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Halo (single)|Artwork}} from {{color2|000|Let me battle}}[[Liko#cite%20note-11|[11]]]
| 1st 100th Episode Special Illustration<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1933471910626800109</ref>
| 2nd 100th Episode Special Illustration <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1936008625950278033</ref>
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Pokémon Horizons 30th Anniversary artwork.jpg|x150px]]
|-
|{{color2|000|Pokémon 30th Anniversary}} artwork <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/2024796170078564814</ref>
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{summer color dark}}; background: #{{summer color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Liko|Liko images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

== In the manga==
[[File:Liko HZM.png|thumb|170px|Liko in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Liko appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Floragato|Liko Floragato HZM.png|grass|size=125px|fir=Sprigatito}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Hatenna|Liko Hatenna HZM.png|psychic}} ♀
|-
|}

=====Traveling with=====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Liko Rotom Phone HZM.png|size=120px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|Terapagos Normal HZM.png|normal|size=190px|link=Pagogo}}
|
|}

===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
[[File:Liko PMLT.png|150px|thumb|right|Liko in Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
Liko appears as the main character in the [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]] manga.

==== Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| width="20%"
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Sprigatito|Liko Sprigatito PMLT.png|size=150px|grass}} ♀
|
|}

=====Traveling with =====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|0479Rotom-Phone SV.png|size=150px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|
|}
===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Liko Terapagos Hatenna.png|190px|thumb|right|Liko in Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]
Liko appears as the main character in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Floragato|Liko Floragato DVT.png|size=150px|grass|fir=Sprigatito}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Hatenna|Liko Hatenna DVT.png|size=100px|psychic}} ♀
|
|-
|}

=====Traveling with=====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|0479Rotom-Phone SV.png|size=150px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|Terapagos Normal DVT.png|normal|size=190px|link=Pagogo}}
|
|}
{{-}}

==In the games==
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Liko, in a version based on the animated series, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. In this game, Liko is seen using {{p|Fuecoco}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Quaxly}}, and {{p|Sprigatito}}, with Fuecoco, Charizard, and Quaxly being Pokémon that she was not seen using in the animated series, although it could be a reference to [[Roy's Fuecoco]], [[Friede's Charizard]], and [[Dot's Quaxly]]. In the [[Gorgeous Star set 1 (Mezastar)|first
Gorgeous Star series]], as part of a tie-in with the animated series, [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] Liko, [[Roy]], [[Friede]] or [[Explorers]] Admin [[Amethio]], could randomly challenge the player as a Trainer and Battle opponent.

====Pokémon====
{| align="left" style="margin:auto; {{roundy|10px}}; background:#{{white color dark}}"
|-
|
{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background: #{{white color light}}"
|-
|
{| width="170px" style="margin:auto; background: transparent"
|-
!Rising Volt Tacklers Liko ライジングボルテッカーズリコ
|-
|
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border: 3px solid #{{white color dark}}; {{roundytop|10px}}"
|[[File:Mezastar Trainer Liko.png|90px]]
|}
|-
| style="text-align:center" |'''Difficulty:''' ★★★☆☆
|}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|name=Fuecoco|img=0909Fuecoco|move=Ember|movetype=Fire}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|type2=Flying|name=Charizard|img=0006Charizard|move=Flamethrower|movetype=Fire}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Water|name=Quaxly|img=0912Quaxly|move=Water Gun|movetype=Water}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Sprigatito|img=0906Sprigatito|move=Leafage|movetype=Grass}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|summer}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-069|{{OBP|Sprigatito|4-1-069}}|Grass||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Sprigatito|Anime Special Illustration Tag Campaign}}|Grass||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|summer}}

==Trivia==
* Liko was originally designed by [[Ken Sugimori]] before being adapted for the animated series by the series' character designers.<ref name="anipoke20230303">[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1631603322170769409 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR).] Posted on March 3, 2023.</ref><ref name="LikoRoyConcept">[https://natalie.mu/comic/gallery/news/515226/2010334 Concept art on Natalie] (the concept art's file name is "riko_roy_sugimori.jpg")</ref>
* Liko's first hairpin bears resemblance to a stylized “L” in addition to the [[Indigo League|Pokémon League]] logo featured on [[Ash's hat]] in the {{aniseries|OS}}. Her second hairpin both resembles the katakana character リ ''ri'' and the hiragana character こ ''ko'', which spells out her name. The second hairpin also looks similar to the logo on the first [[I Choose You! trilogy|''I Choose You!'' trilogy]] hat.
* Liko is the first female main character to:
** Be completely original to the animated series and not be based on any character from the games.
** Have obtained her first Pokémon outside her home region.
** Own a {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] since {{an|May}}.
*** She is also the first main character to receive a Grass-type first partner Pokémon as her first Pokémon.
** Have obtained a Pokémon in the first episode of a new series and battled a member of the [[Elite Four]] since {{an|Dawn}}.
** Own a [[Pokédex]] and a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon since {{an|Serena}}.
** Own a female-only Pokémon since {{an|Mallow}}.
** Have taken in a [[Legendary Pokémon]] since {{an|Bonnie}}.
** Own a single-stage Pokémon and have more than three in her [[party]] since {{an|Iris}}.
** Own a Legendary Pokémon.
** Have obtained a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, use an [[Evolution item]], and permanently release a Pokémon since {{an|Misty}}.
** Have defeated a [[Gym Leader]] in a non-[[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]].
** Own a Fire-type that isn't a first partner Pokémon.
** Have defeated the boss of a [[Villainous team|villainous organization]].

* All of Liko's Pokémon have been obtained in different [[region]]s: {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} in [[Kanto]], {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}} in [[Galar]], [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] in [[Kitakami]], and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} in [[Paldea]].
* Liko's first main attire bears a resemblance to {{p|Oshawott}}, with her belt bag resembling Oshawott's [[Scalchop and seamitar|scalchop]].
* Liko's in-game [[Trainer ID number]] is 230414, the Japanese air date of ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'' and ''[[HZ002|(Part Two)]]'', the first two episodes of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.
* Liko is the only younger [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] member that:
** Has a Pokémon who was introduced in [[Generation VIII]].
** Doesn't own a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
** Hasn't caught a Pokémon she can use for transportation.
* Liko is the only member of the Rising Volt Tacklers to have:
** A Grass-type Pokémon in her party.
** {{Tera}}stallized all of her Pokémon.
* When Terastallizing her Pokémon, Liko uses the phrase '''shine in full bloom''' (Japanese: '''満開に輝いて''' ''shine in full bloom'').

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{summer color}}; border:3px solid #{{SoA color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| リコ ''Liko''
| From ''liko'' (Hawaiian for "leaf bud" and "sparkling")
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese
| Liko
| Same as her Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 리코 ''Leeco''<ref group=n>Spelled as "Leeco" in the URL on the [https://tooniverse.cjenm.com/ko/poketmonsterleecoandrod/ Tooniverse website]</ref>
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 莉可 ''Lìkě'' / ''Leihhó''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 莉可 ''Lìkě''
|-
| Bengali
| লিকো ''Liko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Hindi
| लिको ''Liko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Tamil
| லிகோ ''Liko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Telugu
| లికో ''Liko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Thai
| ลิโกะ ''Liko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

''Sprigatito Love''
{{langtable|bordercolor={{SoA color dark}}|color={{summer color}}
|ja=ニャオハ大好きっ子 ''{{tt|Nyahoja|Sprigatito}} Superfan''
|zh_cmn=新葉喵發燒友 ''{{tt|Xīnyèmiāo Fāshāoyǒu|Sprigatito Fan}}'' {{tt|*|Taiwan}} 好喜欢新叶喵 ''{{tt|Hǎo Xǐhuān Xīnyèmiāo|Really Likes Sprigatito}}'' {{tt|*|mainland China}}
|en=Sprigatito Love
|ar=شريكة سبريغاتيتو ''Sprigatito's partner''
|da=Sprigatito-kram
|nl=Sprigatito Love
|fi=Rakas Sprigatito
|fr={{tt|Poussacha|Sprigatito}} d'amour
|de={{tt|Felori|Sprigatito}}-Liebe
|hi=म्याओहा लव ''{{tt|Myaoha|Sprigatito}} Love''
|it=Sprigatito amore mio
|ko=나오하너무좋아 ''{{tt|Naoha Neomujoa|Sprigatito Love}}''
|no=Sprigatito-kjærlighet
|pl=Fanka Sprigatito
|pt_br=Apaixonada por Sprigatito
|es_la=Amor Sprigatito
|es_eu=Amor de Sprigatito
|sv=Sprigatito Mys
|tr=Sprigatito Sevgisi
}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==Notes==
<references group="note" />

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{wp|Liko (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}}

==Related articles ==
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Liko}}
* [[a:Category:Liko|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

{{Liko's Pokémon}}
{{Rising Volt Tacklers}}
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{{Character Infobox
|color={{summer color}}
|corecolor={{white color light}}
|bordercolor={{SoA color dark}}
|name=Liko
|jname=リコ
|tmname=Liko
|image=Liko anime 12.png
|size=180px
|caption=Liko as of ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''
|age=Unconfirmed<ref>As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Liko is a year older than at the start of {{aniseries|HZ}}</ref>{{#tag:ref|Grusha's Japanese voice actor, Chiaki Kobayashi, referred to Liko as an "immature child"(Japanese: 未熟な子ども) in a Famitsu interview, speaking about her being undeveloped (before time skip ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'').<ref>https://www.famitsu.com/article/202408/14684</ref>|group=note}}
|gender=Female
|colors=yes
|hair=Dark blue with blue underlights
|eyes=Light turquoise
|hometown=[[Cabo Poco]]<ref>''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]''</ref>
|region=[[Paldea]]<ref name="anipoke_PR">[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1623996700208812034 アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 on Twitter] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230210105649/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1623996700208812034 archived copy])</ref>
|relatives=[[Alex]] (father) [[Lucca]] (mother) [[Diana]] (grandmother) {{OBP|Layla|Horizons}} (great-grandmother) [[Lucius]] (great-great-grandfather; deceased) [[Rystal]] (great-great-grandmother; deceased)
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{white color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|enva=[[Alejandra Reynoso]]
|jpva=[[Minori Suzuki]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{white color light}}
|member=[[Rising Volt Tacklers]]
|rank=Co-founder (after one year disbandment)
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{white color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Mezastar}}, {{pkmn|GO}}, {{pkmn|Frienda}}
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers

}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
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'''Liko''' (Japanese: '''リコ''' ''Liko'') is one of the protagonists of {{aniseries|HZ}} alongside her friend [[Roy]],<ref>https://pokemon.gamespress.com/Pokemon-Reveals-Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-as-Official-Title-of-Next-</ref> succeeding [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{AP|Pikachu}} from {{aniseries|PTS}} as the protagonists of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. She is also the main character of various {{pkmn|manga}} based on the animated series.

She is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Cabo Poco]] whose goal is to understand Pokémon better. She owned a mysterious pendant that was given to her by [[Diana|her grandmother]] and was [[HZ024|later]] revealed to be a hibernating {{an|Terapagos}}. Her [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] was a {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} that she received at [[Indigo Academy]]. Liko also [[HZ003|eventually]] becomes a member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Young Liko.png|250px|thumb|left|Young Liko]]
Liko was born in the [[Paldea]] [[region]] and grew up in [[Cabo Poco]] with her parents, [[Alex]] and [[Lucca]]. Her grandmother, [[Diana]], was also an important part of her childhood, with Liko hearing stories of the adventures and journeys she went through around the world. After being accepted into [[Indigo Academy]], Liko was given a mysterious pendant by Diana, which she said would be important to her in the future.

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[[File:Liko pendant power.png|250px|thumb|Liko awakening her [[Pagogo|pendant]] for the first time]]
Liko debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. She enrolled in [[Indigo Academy]] at the [[Kanto]] region, where she formed a friendship with her roommate [[Ann]] and received her [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]], a {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}. During the next few days, Liko worked hard to strengthen her bond with Sprigatito by learning more about her and make the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} listen to her instructions in {{pkmn|battle}}, but to little avail.

One day, a young man named [[Amethio]] introduced himself to her, supposedly as her grandmother's representative, and asked her for the pendant. Quickly distrusting his intentions, Liko attempted to run away from him and [[Zirc|his]] [[Onia|teammates]], but eventually got cornered by the group, who called themselves [[Explorers]]. However, before any violent confrontation could begin, [[Friede]] swooped in on his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} and started battling [[Amethio's Ceruledge]]. A stray {{m|Psycho Cut}} nearly hit Liko as she tried to escape, but her pendant activated in time and protected her from the attack.

In the [[HZ002|next episode]], Liko noticed the presence of {{an|Terapagos|a mysterious Pokémon}} during the activation of the pendant's power. After being rescued by Friede, Liko and Sprigatito were taken aboard his airship, the [[Brave Olivine]], where they were introduced to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. Not long after, the ship was attacked by the Explorers, who almost coerced Liko to go with them, had Sprigatito not encouraged her to stand tall. Liko had her partner unleash a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the forcefield around the Wing Deck, but she got blown overboard in the process, which allowed the Explorers to capture her before fleeing.
[[File:Liko Rising Volt Tacklers.png|250px|thumb|left|Liko joining the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Liko discovered that [[Lucca|her mother]] had hired the Rising Volt Tacklers to protect her. The group soon reached the city where the Explorers were last seen. After running an errand for [[Mollie]] at the city's [[Pokémon Center]], she followed the sound of [[Murdock's Rockruff]]'s barking and discovered that [[Murdock]] and Friede had found Onia. She and Friede chased Onia back to the Explorers' hideout, where Friede engaged Amethio in a battle, allowing her and Rockruff to locate Sprigatito. Feeling she could trust them, Liko decided to join the Rising Volt Tacklers in their travels to find out more about the mysteries surrounding her pendant and the Explorers, officially becoming a member of the group.

In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', it was revealed that Liko had signed up for online classes and would be attending school virtually. After doing some chores, Liko found out that {{p|Fuecoco}} had fallen off the Brave Olivine and went out to look for him. During the search, they came upon an open tree stump with eaten {{Berries}} and were mistakenly accused of eating them by the [[wild Pokémon]]. As they were being chased, Liko's pendant started to glow, and soon they were found by [[Roy]], who helped them escape. The wild Pokémon, however, did not give up on their hunt and successfully captured them. After being rescued by Friede, Liko and Roy gathered Berries for the wild Pokémon as an apology gift, and she soon waved goodbye to her new friend.
[[File:Rayquaza staring at Liko.png|thumb|250px|Liko meeting the [[Black Rayquaza]]]]
They did not depart for long, however, as the Rising Volt Tacklers were startled awake [[HZ005|during the middle of the night]] when Roy snuck on the ship and got shocked by [[Captain Pikachu]]. He wanted to see his friend Fuecoco once more, but, despite searching all over the Brave Olivine, couldn't find it. In the next day, the Explorers launched an assault on the Rising Volt Tacklers. Despite her own nervousness, Liko managed to defeat Onia all by herself. As she arrived on the beach, she was assaulted by Amethio's {{p|Corviknight}}, nearly getting hit before [[HZ006|her pendant activated again]], projecting another barrier to protect her. Liko and Roy called Sprigatito and Fuecoco to fight Amethio's Ceruledge, but it proved to be too powerful for them. Then, Liko's pendant and Roy's [[Ancient Poké Ball]] reacted in unison, and from the Poké Ball emerged a [[Black Rayquaza]]. After forcing the Explorers to retreat, Rayquaza briefly stared at Liko before flying away. She decided to keep looking into her pendant's mystery alongside Roy and the Rising Volt Tacklers as they headed off towards [[Paldea]].

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Liko was challenged by Roy to a battle, but it was called off when their Pokémon tired themselves into a draw. Shortly after, Friede downloaded the Rising Volt Tacklers app on their [[Rotom Phone]]s and suggested they visit [[Dot]] to see if she had any info on the Black Rayquaza, but weren't able to talk to her. Frustrated, they asked Friede for some special training, which he accepted. In order for them to win, they had to land a hit on Captain Pikachu, but, despite figuring out the pattern of his {{m|Double Team}}, weren't able to. After a break, Liko and Roy battled against each other once more—this time, there was a clear winner, as Sprigatito managed to overcome the type disadvantage and defeat {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}. This battle was the first step for the new Rising Volt Tacklers to get closer to Dot, who let them know the Black Rayquaza was in Paldea. Realizing that Dot is just shy around others, like she is, Liko decided to learn more about her in hopes of becoming friends with her.

In the [[HZ008|next episode]], Liko accepted Roy's pleading to watch over the Brave Olivine in his place, as she already was planning to watch a livestream by Nidothing, her favorite content creator. By the time she had done her chores, she decided to bring Dot the lunch that Murdock had prepared for her. Once at her door, Liko faintly heard Nidothing's background music and, assuming Dot to be a Nidothing fan like herself, tried to bond with Dot over this shared interest, but to no avail. During the livestream, Nidothing—who, unbeknownst to Liko, was actually Dot in a costume—read and responded a comment about the whole situation left by her, who was quick to follow the streamer's advice.
[[File:Liko and Alex.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko and [[Alex|her father]]]]
In ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers landed in Paldea. Before heading to her home in [[Cabo Poco]], Liko guided Roy and Friede as they toured around [[Mesagoza]]. After Friede failed to get a hold of her mother, Liko suggested visiting [[Alex|her father]], which quickly made her feel uneasy after realizing that her journey could soon be over. At home, she overheard her father talking to Friede about how he was worrying about her being by herself. After a sleepless night back at the Brave Olivine, and a run-in with a wild {{p|Lechonk}}, she told her father that she still wanted to be a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers and travel the world with them. Her father accepted her wishes and told them about the sightings of a mysterious Pokémon over [[Artazon]]. In the [[HZ010|next episode]], Liko and Roy went to the city, where they met the {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked {{pkmn|Trainer}} {{an|Nemona}} and the local {{type|Grass}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Brassius]]. During their time together, they learned that Brassius saw the Black Rayquaza flying over [[Arboliva's Forest]] and decided to make it their next destination.
[[File:Liko Sprigatito Rotom hypnotized.png|thumb|200px|Liko and {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} having their memories erased by [[Spinel]]'s {{p|Beheeyem}}]]
As [[HZ011|they reached the forest]], Liko and Roy discovered that part of it had burned down after a lightning strike started a wildfire. After looking around, Liko found an injured {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Wooper}}, but the local wild Pokémon were distrustful of her and took Wooper to a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}, which started attacking Liko and Roy until Mollie had finished treating the Poison Fish Pokémon's injuries. In the [[HZ012|following episode]], Liko led a successful group effort to replant the part of the forest that had burned down. Suddenly, Liko's pendant started to glow and briefly transformed into the mysterious Pokémon again, following which Arboliva returned to its Ancient Poké Ball and allowed Liko to take it under her care. At the end of the day, Liko decided she wanted to see her grandmother in the hopes of learning more about the pendant.

In ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', Liko and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to have a [[picnic]] while the ship was undergoing an automatic inspection. During that leisure period, feeling that Dot and [[Ludlow]] were missing out, Liko enlisted Murdock's help in making an indoor picnic for them. Later, Liko was shocked to see that Dot sent her a picture of Nidothing and Ludlow having a good time. In her naivety, Liko did not correlate Dot and Nidothing as the same person, instead concluding that it was all part of Dot's plan to make her happy.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Liko went to [[Levincia]] alone after seeing an advertisement for the [[Spicy Herba Mystica]] spice that Murdock wanted. Unbeknownst to her, this was a trap set up by [[Spinel]] to lure her away. Spinel used his {{p|Beheeyem}} to erase Liko's memories, specifically the ones involving the Rising Volt Tacklers, and effortlessly stole her pendant. In [[HZ015|the following episode]], Dot staged a collaboration with {{an|Iono}} in order to find out Liko's whereabouts. By the time her memory fully recovered, Liko had reunited with Roy, Friede, and Dot, the latter she met in person for the first time. Realizing that Spinel was still in Paldea, the group was determined to retrieve the stolen pendant back.
[[File:Liko Roy Dot Paldean first partners.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] battling the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot went searching for Spinel in order to get the pendant back. Once Dot located Spinel's whereabouts, Liko and Roy teamed up with her to battle the Explorers Admin. They managed to take down Spinel's {{p|Magneton}} and Beheeyem, only to be quickly overwhelmed by his {{p|Umbreon}}. Despite this, Liko's determination to keep battling caused the pendant to glow brightly, forcing Spinel out of his hiding spot and allowing Sprigatito the chance to retrieve it. Liko and the others escaped with Arboliva's help and reunited with the other Rising Volt Tacklers. Later, Dot finally confessed to Liko about her secret identity as Nidothing, much to Liko's shock.

In ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', Liko arrived at [[Motostoke Stadium]] with Roy in order to gather information about the Black Rayquaza from [[Motostoke]] Gym Leader [[Kabu]]. Kabu tested their resolve through a training contest to master their Pokémon's basic moves, followed by a [[Multi Battle]] against himself and his apprentice {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}. Although Liko did her best throughout her training, she yielded to Roy during their contest when she saw how he had improved, and felt it best to forfeit against Wakaba to help her qualify as a {{tc|Gym Trainer}}. When this only upset Sprigatito and Wakaba, however, Kabu helped Liko understand her lack of consideration for their feelings, and she apologized to them both. After the training, Liko and Roy learned from Kabu that Rayquaza was spotted heading towards the [[Galar Mine]].
[[File:Liko holding Hatenna.png|thumb|250px|Liko catches {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}} as her second Pokémon]]
In the [[HZ021|next episode]], while heading to the Galar Mine, Liko, Roy, and Friede had to seek shelter from the rain and they found a wild {{p|Hatenna}}. Liko felt that something wasn't right with her and brought Hatenna back to the Brave Olivine so Mollie could check her out. Mollie deduced she was just feeling down, so Liko volunteered to look after Hatenna, but she ran away after sensing Dot's strong emotions. Liko, Roy, and Dot sought Hatenna all over the airship, with Liko eventually finding her on the observation deck. She told Hatenna that she also liked to come there as well because it was quiet and peaceful, which led them to bond. After the weather cleared up, Liko attempted to return Hatenna to the wild, but Sprigatito convinced the Calm Pokémon not to go and she ran back into Liko's arms. Realizing that Hatenna wanted to go with her, Friede gave her a Poké Ball and Liko happily {{pkmn2|caught}} {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}}, adding her to her [[party|team]].

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Liko, Roy, and Friede arrived at the Galar Mine, but the former two got separated from Friede. While trying to find the Black Rayquaza, the two encountered the Explorers again in the process. During the battle, Liko and Roy met a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball, which got her to realize that it was one of Lucius's Pokémon. Unfortunately, they were forced to retreat when Moltres proved to be too strong and Captain Pikachu was injured as they left the mine. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Liko and Roy arrived at the Pokémon Center in Motostoke where they reunited with Friede and agreed to battle Moltres again. After finding Moltres again at the Galar Mine, Liko battled the [[Legendary Pokémon]] once more in order to calm it down. After Moltres calmed down, Liko's pendant started to glow and briefly transformed into the mysterious Pokémon again, following which the Moltres returned to its Ancient Poké Ball and allowed Liko to take it under her care.
[[File:Liko Lucius Belt.png|thumb|left|200px|Liko wearing [[Lucius]]'s belt]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Liko with Roy and Friede arrived in [[Hammerlocke]] in order to find the [[ancient castle]] that her grandmother was at. Through her {{p|Squawkabilly}}, Liko and her friends were able to find her grandmother. Liko introduced her grandmother to her friends Roy and Friede, as well as Sprigatito and Hatenna as her Pokémon partners. They hung out at the castle until the Explorers, who have been following them, arrived at their location. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], Liko and Roy tried to escape the Explorers, but they were forced to battle Onia and Zirc, which was interrupted by the arrival of [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]]. After the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived, Liko, her grandmother and her friends were able to escape.

In ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', Liko joined her friends and Ludlow in finding a {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}, who happened to be one of Lucius's Pokémon, after they got a lead from a ship crew that saw the Transport Pokémon. Fortunately, Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ludlow were able to find Lapras, but they failed to get her to come out, as she was covered by the {{m|Mist}} and two Pokémon appeared on the ship. When Friede devised a plan to get Lapras back, Liko and Roy stayed on the deck to wait for the Transport Pokémon. Thanks to Friede and Captain Pikachu, Liko and Roy saw it with battle scars and other various Pokémon on a {{p|Wailord}}, who also had scars as well. In the [[HZ032|next episode]], Liko joined Roy and Friede in going after Lapras and, after convincing her that they were friends, Lapras returned to its Ancient Poké Ball and Liko took it under her care. However, before setting off, Liko and her friends witnessed the Black Rayquaza arriving at their location.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Liko witnessed Terapagos {{a|Tera Shift|transform}} in order to battle the Black Rayquaza after it defeated Amethio. After Terapagos collapsed and the Black Rayquaza left, Liko stayed by its side while it recovered. Liko and Roy then had a training battle with Diana, and won when Sprigatito managed to land a hit on her {{p|Arcanine}}. In the [[HZ034|next episode]], Liko and Roy overheard Diana's intentions to continue traveling alone. They decided to organize a surprise farewell party for her. Through the help of their teammates, Liko and Roy surprised Diana with the party, which she appreciated. Before leaving, Diana gave Liko her adventure log and then the Rising Volt Tacklers resumed their search for the remaining [[Six Heroes]]. However, Liko was informed by Friede that they were heading back to Paldea first in order to gain information on Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Liko and Roy arrived at Coral, Sidian, and [[Chalce]]'s location in an attempt to stop them from using a machine capable of recreating Terapagos's energy to summon the Black Rayquaza. While Dot worked on a shutdown program for the machine, Liko and Roy used their Pokémon to keep the Explorers distracted. Their efforts worked, but after Dot shut the machine down, Coral lost her temper and commanded her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. The attack collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, creating an explosion powerful enough to blast the Sky High Pokémon directly into the hull of the Brave Olivine.
[[File:Liko and Lucca.png|thumb|250px|Liko and [[Lucca|her mother]]]]
In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', the ship was safely docked while the Explorers retreated, realizing their operation was a failure. Hoping to convey Terapagos's desire to reach [[Laqua]], Liko, Roy, Friede, and Dot challenged Rayquaza to a battle, which it readily accepted. Amethio later joined the fray and teamed up with Friede, with them Terastallizing Ceruledge and Charizard, respectively, but both were eventually defeated by a devastating {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. Liko and Roy confronted Rayquaza next, but despite Sprigatito evolving into Floragato and Fuecoco learning {{m|Flame Charge}}, they were unable to do much against the Sky High Pokémon. After Rayquaza took off, the Rising Volt Tacklers regrouped. While the Brave Olivine underwent repairs, Liko, Roy and Dot decided to become stronger by learning how to use the Terastal phenomenon as well.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Liko, Dot, and Roy were enrolled in [[Naranja Academy]] as part of the [[Tera Training]] course. They each received a [[Tera Orb]] and were tasked with battling the Paldea [[Gym Leader]]s as part of their Tera Training. To Liko's surprise, [[Katy]] was chosen as her opponent. Liko then reunites with Ann and decided to have a [[rematch]] against her. Through her quick thinking, Liko was able to win the battle and promised Ann that they'll battle each other again one day. Later, Liko and her friends set off for her battle against Katy in [[Cortondo]].

In ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot arrived in Cortondo, where they encountered Murdock working part-time at the Patisserie Soapberry. They also found Katy being yelled at by Coral, who was furious because she arrived too late to buy sweets. Katy only had time to take on one challenger that day, so she had Liko and Coral face off in a baking competition to see who she would battle. With the matcha cake they made, Liko and Floragato won the competition while Coral lost and was kicked out for her volatile behavior. Later, during her battle with Katy, Liko Terastallized Floragato into a {{type|Grass}}, but they were defeated when Katy's {{Tera}} {{t|Bug}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, Teddy, used a powered-up {{m|Fury Cutter}}. Despite the loss, Liko still passed her assessment for using Terastal at the appropriate moment. Afterwards, Liko and her friends prepared to head to Artazon for Roy's battle with Brassius.

In ''[[HZ053|Hatenna and the Otherworldly]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot encountered a group of the {{p|Mankey}} evolutionary line. While Liko and the others fended off the horde of angry Pokémon, Hatenna discovered that they were enraged after losing access to their food storage. By working with their Pokémon, Liko's group successfully built a rope bridge for their new friends to climb on. Overjoyed at being able to access their food again, the Mankey family accidentally caused a boulder to fall on their berry supply, angering them all over again. Tired of all the fighting, Hatenna evolved into {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}} and used her newly learned {{m|Brutal Swing}} to defeat the three {{p|Annihilape}} that were attacking each other. Afterward, the Mankey family apologized for their actions and shared their food with Liko's group.
[[File:Liko and her friends.png|thumb|left|250px|Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ann at Naranja Academy]]
In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', Liko was paired with Katy for an aptitude match against [[Rika]] of the Paldea [[Elite Four]]. During the battle, Liko became frustrated, comparing herself with the other Trainers and thinking she couldn't keep up, a feeling that was building up inside her even before the battle begun. Katy and Rika supported her their own ways, pointing out her mind was seemingly everywhere at once. The Elite Four member also left her wondering about what Pokémon battles are about, and Liko found out her answer as the battle went on, recognizing that being immersed in a battle allows for a Trainer to know what their Pokémon feels and vowing to take battles as seriously as her Floragato has ever taken. In the end, Liko and Katy still lost, with the student becoming emotional and shedding bitter tears for having engaged more intimately with the battle. Later, she was approached by [[Grusha]], who briefly made a comment about her before leaving with [[Geeta]]. While she did not know who he was, she would eventually find out once the pairings for the next module of the Tera Training [[HZ057|were revealed]], as he was assigned as the Gym Leader she would have to face.

In ''[[HZ063|Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot arrived at [[Glaseado Gym]] for her Tera Training test against Grusha. After learning about his past as a professional snowboarder, Liko was determined to receive approval from the Gym Leader. The battle, however, did not go according to her plans, as {{p|Cetitan}}'s bulk and {{p|Altaria}}'s aerial attacks, combined with a massive type disadvantage, proved to be too much for her team, leading to Liko failing her test, with Grusha not acknowledging her in spite of her loss and refusing to give her a second chance.
[[File:Liko and Amethio talking.png|250px|thumb|Liko and [[Amethio]] opening up to each other]]
In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', the trio decided to visit {{DL|Ten Sights of Paldea|Paldea's Highest Peak}}, wanting to cheer Liko up. Along the way, she was unknowingly deviated from her friends by [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}} and ran by chance into Amethio, who seized the opportunity to take Terapagos. This time, however, Liko and Floragato put up a fight and even forced Amethio into Terastallizing Ceruledge, which made her think back to her recent loss and hesitate. The battle was interrupted by Spinel, who tested the effects of the [[Laquium|Treasure of Eternity]] on his {{p|Umbreon}}, causing it to enter a rampaging state that allowed it to easily triumph over Ceruledge. Angered, Terapagos transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} and destroyed the crystal, purifying Umbreon in the process. Demanding answers as to what they just witnessed, Liko and Amethio chased after the fleeing Spinel, only to be lured into a nearby cave and be trapped inside. In the [[HZ065|following episode]], as the air grew colder, they gathered around a campfire and opened up to each other, learning about each other's goals and reflecting on the similarities of their journeys. Liko even pondered if the Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers could work together to reach the end goal they shared, but Amethio quickly discarded the idea, claiming the paths they take are too different. Eventually, they managed to create an opening in the ceiling and escape, with him warning her about Spinel before parting ways. Later, Liko reunited with her friends and Friede and told them about the Treasure of Eternity. Before heading down the mountain, the children visited Paldea's Highest Peak and snapped a group [[photo]].
[[File:HZ067.png|250px|left|thumb|Liko battling Roy in the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]]]]
In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', the trio returned to Naranja Academy, where the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] was announced, allowing those who failed the Tera Training to Terastallize one last time before the course officially ended. As the tournament was underway, Dot informed Liko and Roy that the Explorers had infiltrated the academy's systems to steal data on Terapagos. They split up, and Liko ended up finding and confronting Sidian at the academy's rooftop; unbeknownst to them, Grusha watched their battle from afar. In order to protect Terapagos and the school, Liko Terastallized Floragato, granting her enough power to defeat her opponent. Sidian acknowledged Liko's strength before leaving, and Grusha finally revealed himself, telling her to meet him at the principal's office, where [[Clavell]] and Geeta were also at. While Liko thought she was in trouble for Terastallizing outside of the Tera Training, they actually commended her for her actions, with the Gym Leader even changing his previous assessment to a passing grade. With one more student having passed their usage test, the tournament's battle pairings changed accordingly, with Liko and Roy [[HZ067|being set to battle each other next]]. After a couple of switches, both {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} and Hattrem were down, leaving only their first partner Pokémon remaining. Encouraged by the collective chanting of his Trainer, [[Ryme]], and the crowd, Roy's Fuecoco evolved into {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}. Then, Liko and Roy both Terastallized their Pokémon, but Crocalor prevailed and defeated Floragato, making Roy the winner.

Following the end of the Tera Training course, Liko, Roy, and Dot reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers in ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]''. After receiving Lucius's belt back from Friede, Liko was challenged by Lucius's Arboliva, who wanted to test her strength as a Trainer at the end of her Tera Training. After exchanging a couple of attacks, Liko Terastallized Floragato and had her use an enhanced {{m|Magical Leaf}}, which Arboliva withstood, but still seemed content with their growth before returning to its Poké Ball soon after.

Before they left Naranja Academy, [[Raifort]] informed them about [[Briar]], a Terapagos researcher currently stationed in the land of [[Kitakami]], so the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to head there next. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede arrived at the [[Crystal Pool]] in ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', where Briar was at, according to [[Carmine]]. After calming a wild Terastallized {{p|Milotic}} down, Liko's group and Briar discussed about Terapagos, its forms, and its connection to [[Area Zero]]. Once night fell, Briar suggested using the Crystal Pool's special properties and Terapagos's memories about Lucius to summon him and find some answers, but nothing happened. Afterward, they bid farewell to Briar and returned to the Brave Olivine, without any leads regarding Terapagos or the Six Heroes until Dot ran into [[Perrin]], a photographer who snapped a photo of [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in [[Tengu Mountain]], though she couldn't remember the exact place.

Liko, Roy, Dot, Friede, and Perrin arrived in Tengu Mountain in ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]''. Following an encounter with a pack of wild {{p|Houndour}} and {{p|Houndoom}}, Liko was separated from the others and came across various scratches in the terrain, which she attributed to Kleavor. Using Hattrem's ability to sense emotions, Liko was able to ascertain that Kleavor wasn't angry and that the markings weren't meant as a warning sign. Eventually, the group reunited near a {{p|Dugtrio}}-shaped rock, where Dot identified Perrin's photo had been taken. In the [[HZ073|following episode]], once Liko and the others successfully tracked Kleavor down, Lapras emerged from her Poké Ball to greet her old friend. Liko and Lapras asked Kleavor to join them on their quest, to which it responded by entering a nearby cave. Liko, Roy, and Dot traversed the cave, eventually finding Kleavor waiting for them inside a bamboo grove. Realizing Kleavor aimed to test their might, Liko and the others accepted its challenge and sent out their Pokémon to face it. After a long battle over various terrains, Kleavor emerged victorious over Liko, Roy, and Dot's Terastallized Pokémon, but still acknowledged their strength and decided to return to its Ancient Poké Ball.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'', Liko reunited with Diana, who had successfully obtained more information on Lucius. Before telling everyone what she had learned, Diana challenged her granddaughter to a battle, which eventually ended in Liko's victory. Afterward, Diana told the Rising Volt Tacklers about how Lucius founded the original Explorers alongside his comrades, [[Rystal]] and [[Gibeon]]. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede took Diana to the Crystal Pool, where they successfully used its power to summon Rystal's spirit. There, they learned that Terapagos was actually Rystal's partner Pokémon and that she and Lucius are Liko's great-great-grandparents. Rystal [[HZ075|then proceeded]] to tell everyone how she met Lucius, how the original Explorers came to be, and what happened after they made it to Laqua, which ended up with Gibeon seemingly falling to his death and Lucius being sealed inside Laqua to prevent the Laquium from threatening the world's balance. When it was time for Rystal to return to her original time, she entrusted Terapagos to Liko, stating that she was its partner now. Liko comforted Terapagos, who was sad to see its original Trainer leave. With a Poké Ball she received from Friede, Liko caught Terapagos and adopted the nickname "[[Pagogo]]" from Rystal. Afterward, Diana bid farewell to Liko and the others and went on her own travels.

After following leads from [[Wy-Yes]] and [[Siskel]], the Rising Volt Tacklers found what was presumed to be Lucius's {{p|Entei}} in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast. Although they failed to defeat it, Entei still recognized their strength, but was revealed to be a [[wild Pokémon]] unrelated to the Six Heroes.

The Rising Volt Tacklers' search for Lucius's Entei led them to Paldea's {{pal|Pokémon League}} building in ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', after Briar notified them about recent sightings of an Entei in Area Zero. In order for Liko, Roy, and Dot to be granted access to the area, they were tasked with defeating Geeta's Pokémon, consisting of a {{p|Glimmora}} and two {{p|Glimmet}}, in a battle. In the end, only Floragato and Glimmora remained, with Liko's Pokémon barely managing to win thanks to {{a|Overgrow}} activating. Having been granted permission, the children searched around Area Zero for Entei alongside Friede and Briar until it decided to appear before them in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', revealing itself to actually be a {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. Eventually, after an intense battle, the Rising Volt Tacklers earned Gouging Fire's trust. In the [[HZ082|following episode]], the children and Friede battled once more against the Black Rayquaza after it had been summoned to Area Zero by the other heroes. Despite putting up a tough fight, Rayquaza was still able to endure their assault and retaliate, leaving only Roy's Crocalor and Pagogo, in its Terastal Form, standing. After being hit by a Dragon Ascent, Pagogo chose to share its [[Terastal energy]] with Crocalor, allowing it to Terastallize and weaken Rayquaza enough for it to go inside its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Lucius and Liko HZ089.png|250px|thumb|Lucius entrusting his dream to Liko]]
With the Six Heroes gathered, the Rising Volt Tacklers headed towards Laqua, guided by Rayquaza. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede finally arrived there in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'' and were ambushed by the Explorers, who were following them for a while. Once again, Liko faced off against Sidian and was able to gain the upper hand without resorting to Terastallization even when her opponent did it. When Zirc and Onia arrived in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the young Rising Volt Tacklers were able to proceed to Laqua's previously sealed off area, where they discovered that Lucius was still alive. While Pagogo and Six Heroes gathered power to purify Laqua of Laquium, the children, alongside Amethio, Terastallized their main Pokémon in preparation for a showdown against [[Gibeon]] and the [[White Zygarde]]. The battle begun in the [[HZ088|following episode]] and was initially very one-sided, with the Order Pokémon being so powerful that they weren't able to deal notable damage even when exploiting a weakness. With a {{m|Land's Wrath}}, Zygarde defeated Crocalor and Quaxwell, and left Floragato and Ceruledge on their last legs. Refusing to give up, Liko encouraged Floragato to stand tall as well in order to protect their friends, which was the push necessary for her to evolve into {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}. For a final assault, she teamed up with Ceruledge, and managed to knock Zygarde down with her newly learned {{m|Flower Trick}}. At this moment, Zygarde forfeited the battle, revealing it was actually testing the strength and resolve of Liko and her friends all along, before disassembling and abandoning Gibeon due to his actions.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', after Pagogo, in its Stellar Form, purified Laqua with the help of the Six Heroes, Liko witnessed Lucius fading away and promised to keep looking after Pagogo. Though the situation seemed over, Spinel used some Laquium mist he had stored on the Six Heroes, causing them to go berserk, except for Rayquaza. The rampaging heroes began attacking both friend and foe, causing the earth below everyone to become unstable and collapse. Rayquaza shielded Liko and the others with its body before urging them to flee the area. With Roy's Kilowattrel and Friede's Charizard, the group was able to reach the Brave Olivine, but soon faced a heavy loss when Friede and his Charizard were blown off by the heavy winds, leaving their fate unknown.
[[File:Liko new outfit.png|250px|thumb|left|Liko deciding to go on a new journey with Roy]]
Liko and the others eventually returned to Mount Pericarp to look for Friede, only to find that Exceed had the area blocked off. With Spinel framing Laqua's destruction on the Rising Volt Tacklers, the group decided to lay low and go their separate ways, with Liko initially returning home. In the year following these events however, Liko couldn't stay at home in Paldea because of Spinel's actions, and she ended up returning to Indigo Academy in Kanto. Fortunately, Liko was able to have a regular life at Indigo Academy because nobody, except Ann, knew she was a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

[[HZ090|One]] [[HZ091|year]] after ''Where the Adventure Leads'', Liko reunited with Roy, who revealed that he and Dot discovered that Laquium was still affecting Pokémon worldwide, and told her that he needed her help. However, between being accustomed to Indigo Academy, Pagogo not coming out of its Poké Ball in the last year, and not wanting everyone there to know she was a Rising Volt Tackler, Liko refused, but apologized to Roy. Although, seeing Roy battling Ann and realizing that her three best friends were always moving ahead, Liko decided to have a battle with Roy. Liko gave it her all, but lost to Roy once again. Despite the loss, Liko with her newfound confidence decided to join Roy and Dot in exposing the truth about the events at Laqua in order to clear the Rising Volt Tacklers' name.

In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', while Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] battle two Laquium-enhanced {{P|Steelix}}, when Liko was about to be attacked by both, Pagogo finally awakened from its Poké Ball to protect her with its energy barrier, proceeding to change into its Terastal Form and purify the Laquium affecting the two Steelix, much to Liko's joy.

In ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]'', Liko and Roy met Mollie, who was working at her family's Pokémon Center. Liko then sent Meowscarada to battle a Laquium-enhanced {{p|Vileplume}}, but she got badly poisoned, opting to switch for Hattrem instead. Liko Terastallized her for the first time to deal more powerful attacks, with Hattrem learning {{m|Healing Wish}} to cure Vileplume.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Liko and Roy went to an Exceed facility after their battle with Vileplume, figuring it might have something to do with its Laquium infection. She and Roy then battled Coral and Sidian, only to be defeated by their Laquium-enhanced opponents before either of them could Terastallize their Partner Pokémon. Afterwards, both Trainers were saved by Ult, who managed to hold the Explorers off and help them escape after Coral recklessly commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct. Liko and Roy, now joined by Ult, then proceeded on traveling to a new destination ahead.

In ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', Liko and the others reunited with Murdock and Dot at the Patisserie Soapberry. Upon being told the children were reforming the Rising Volt Tacklers, Murdock grew concerned for their safety. To help relieve Murdock's worries, Katy challenged Liko to a rematch, using her {{p|Ursaring}}, Teddy, to battle Pagogo. Despite Katy using Terastallization again, Pagogo eventually emerged victorious, proving to Murdock how much Liko had grown over the past year. Liko, Roy, and Dot decided that if they wanted to prevent Strong Spheres from being released to the public, they would need the Brave Olivine as a faster means of transportation. Murdock explained that when everyone went their separate ways, [[Orla]] said she would dismantle the airship. Roy and Ult then suggested having her build a new Brave Olivine for them to fly on. With Dot joining the group, Liko and the others set off to meet with Orla in [[Galar]].

In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', Liko and the others visited Orla at [[Karna]]'s [[Karna's Poké Ball factory|Poké Ball factory]]. While trying to convince Orla to aid them, Liko and the group find out through Ult that Karna had been hired to manufacture shells for the Strong Spheres, oblivious to what they truly were. Two Exceed employees came to pick up their order, but when Ult denied them, the Explorers members [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] stepped in to take them by force. In the [[HZ100|following episode]], Liko, Roy, Ult, and Dot teamed up to battle Indi and Rubina's Laquium-enhanced {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. By exploiting a weakness caused by the Laquium's effect, Liko and the others emerged victorious, forcing Indi and Rubina to retreat.

Later, after Orla had been convinced to fly on the airship once again, Liko and the others pitched in to help clean and repair the Brave Olivine. Once they were done, Mollie, Murdock, and Ludlow arrived to join as well. To everyone else's surprise, Ult proudly stated he would be joining the Rising Volt Tacklers as their newest member. As they prepared to take off, Dot discovered a message from Friede revealing to everyone that he was alive and well, but was in hiding from the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult met with Geeta and Clavell at Naranja Academy to discuss Laquium and how Exceed was exploiting its power for their own gain. They then talked about the same subject with [[Jacq]], who promised to do his own investigation on how Laquium affects Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', while doing research on Laquium Signs in [[South Province (Area Three)]] with the others, Liko encountered a student named {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}, whose partner {{p|Scovillain}} had gone missing. Later, she came across a scared and injured group of Pokémon being attacked by Pepper's Scovillain, which had been affected by Laquium and went on a rampage. Seeing a wild {{p|Happiny}} about to be attack by Scovillain, Liko went to protect the Playhouse Pokémon, but the {{p|Charcadet}} she had met [[HZ057|one year earlier]] rescued them. Also, after seeing Liko risk herself to protect its friends, Charcadet teamed up with Pagogo to battle and purify Scovillain, returning it to its senses. Once Scovillain and Pepper were reunited, Liko said goodbye to {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}, only for it to request that she let it join her team, which Liko happily accepted.
[[File:Amethio and Liko HZ104.png|thumb|250px|Liko reunites with Amethio]]
In ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]'', Liko attended a Nidothing and Iono fan meeting in Levincia. While waiting for the event to begin, she and the others came across Zirc and Onia. Upon learning that Zirc was a fellow Nidothing fan but lost his ticket to the event, Liko agreed to help find it. Everyone tracked the ticket to a nearby beach, where it ended up stuck to a wild {{p|Wugtrio}}. Together, Liko and the others battled Wugtrio, giving Zirc's {{p|Rhydon}} the opportunity to retrieve the ticket. Later, after the event finished, Zirc and Onia approached Liko and revealed that Amethio went missing sometime after the incident at Laqua. To Liko's surprise, Zirc and Onia personally requested that she help them locate Amethio's whereabouts.

In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Liko accompanied Zirc and Onia to [[Amethio's mansion]] where she found out more about his past. With a picture of Amethio when he was younger and help from [[Cervantis]], Liko, Zirc and Onia found him on an island near Levincia. After telling Amethio everything that had happened in the past year, Liko had a battle with him when her Charcadet wanted to battle his Ceruledge, which was called off. In the end, Liko and Charcadet's determination motivated both Amethio and his Ceruledge to fight against Spinel once again, Liko and Amethio then parted ways.

In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', Liko was reunited with her grandmother Diana, who informed everyone about a possible method to have Pagogo fully eradicate the Laquium. After being informed about Spinel capturing the remaining Six Heroes, Diana noticed Liko's newly-caught Charcadet and challenged her to a [[Double Battle]] to test her skills. While Meowscarada was defeated by a {{m|Flare Blitz}} from Diana's Arcanine, Charcadet defeated Wash {{p|Rotom}} before falling to Arcanine shortly afterwards. Once the battle concluded, Diana discussed with the Rising Volt Tacklers about finding the location of the remaining Six Heroes at an Exceed facility, with Liko suggesting they get answers from Cervantis.

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', Liko received an email from Cervantis, who requested the Rising Volt Tacklers come meet him in person at an Exceed distribution center. Shortly after they arrived, Liko, Roy, and Ult found out the message was a fake sent by Spinel to lure them out. In the [[HZ110|following episode]], Indi and Rubina used Super Strong Spheres to further empower the captured Six Heroes and made them battle Liko and the others. Liko had Pagogo purify the Laquium afflicting the Six Heroes, only for it to be quickly taken out when the Explorers just used the Super Strong Spheres on the heroes a second time.

In ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]'', Liko and her friends continued struggling against the rampaging heroes. Despite the timely assistance by Amethio and Zygarde, the battle still resulted in a complete defeat for the Rising Volt Tacklers. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the Six Heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers. After bidding farewell to Amethio, [[Hamber]], and Cervantis, Liko and the others received a call from Briar, who suggested that they come meet her at [[Blueberry Academy]]. Realizing that Blueberry Academy is a school that specializes in Pokémon battling, Liko and her friends decided it would be the perfect location to train for their next encounter with the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ118|Liko and Hattrem, Bonded by Happiness!]]'', Liko and her Pokémon, except Pagogo, joined Ann and her party with Ditto Block Hunting [[Blueberry Quest]] in the [[Terarium]]. Liko previously thought Hattrem was holding herself back for the sake of Meowscarada and Charcadet, however, after Ann told Liko about her relationship with her older and younger sibling, Liko realized Hattrem wasn't holding herself back at all, but that she was doing what she wanted to do all along because it made her happy. After a heartfelt moment with Hattrem over making sandwiches, Liko confessed that she was happy she met Hattrem and apologized for not realizing Hattrem's intentions before, making her cry tears of joy and triggered her evolution into {{p|Hatterene}}. The next day, Liko and her party were having breakfast when Dot and Roy entered informing her that Briar had acquired new data on Terapagos.

In [[HZ124]], Liko and her friends infiltrated the Explorers HQ to rescue the remaining Six Heroes. Liko and Dot tried to hack through the back door but were caught by Indi and Rubina. After Amethio and his Ceruledge showed up in time, Liko battle alongside them in a tag team against Indi and Rubina. Liko and Amethio both worked well as a team, with her Charcadet eventually evolving into {{p|Armarouge}} mid-battle, defeating the Explorers' two {{p|Salamence}} with its new {{m|Armor Cannon}} move, forcing Indi and Rubina to retreat. Liko and her friends then snuck into the HQ to rescue the remaining Six Heroes, only to be led into a trap set by Spinel, with Liko and her friends facing against each of the remaining Six Heroes and Explores Admins one on one.

In [[HZ125]], Liko used her Meowscarada and Hatterene against Lucius's Kleavor. After Hatterene got knocked out, Liko had Meowscarada use her invisible flower stems to trap Kleavor and unleashed a massive Magical Leaf, defeating the Axe Pokémon.

In [[HZ126]], Liko battled [[Dash]] under the condition that if she lost the usage of Strong Sphere would be unbanned on Naranja Academy's ground, after she and her group convinced Geeta alongside Clavell to do so. Fortunately, Liko won her battle and was able to help Dash realize that using Strong Sphere would only cause pain for her {{p|Swanna}}. In the [[HZ127|next episode]], Liko used her Armarouge to battle against Ann's Samurott, with both trainers Terastallizing their Pokémon. After a series of attacks both Pokémon were knocked out, resulting in a draw.

In [[HZ133]], Liko went with Ann, Captain Pikachu, and Diana on the latter's Arcanine to go further in Laqua while Dot, Nemona, and Penny stayed behind to battle the Explorers. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Liko, Ann, Captain Pikachu, and Diana meet up with Amethio, Onia, and Zirc, as they worked together to help the Laquium affected Pokémon when Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines. After Captain Pikachu destroyed the machines and Pagogo purified the Laquium from the Pokémon with Zygarde, Onia, and Zirc taking them to safety, Liko, Ann, and Diana meet up with their friends. Liko and the group then encounter Spinel, Rubina, and Indi.

In [[HZ135]], Liko and her friends start erasing the Laquium Core, but the Explorers got in the way, even defeating Penny's {{p|Sylveon}} in the process. However, Liko and the group became surprised when Coral turned against Spinel and used her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take Sylveon's place. Liko and the group became even more surprised when Chalce and Sidian also turned against Spinel as they with Coral decided to team up with the heroes in order to stop him for good. During the process to remove Laquium, Spinel merged with its Core, casuing it to awaken, much to Liko and the group's shock. Liko and the group tried to fight it, but it was too strong. However, they refused to give up and found out that the middle of the Laquium Core was the weak point that they needed to hit.
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===Character===
[[File:Liko bashfulness.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko's social anxiety]]
Liko is a kind, soft-spoken, and polite girl who doesn't do well in stressful situations. She seems to be studious when it comes to learning how to build a bond with Pokémon and is rather insightful, being able to spot behavioral patterns with ease, such as [[Captain Pikachu]]'s during the [[HZ007|special training]]. She has also been shown to be cautious about trusting others, as she quickly realized something was amiss when [[Amethio]] presented himself as a representative of her grandmother, [[Diana]], and she was initially unsure about the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] since [[Friede]] took her to their [[Brave Olivine|airship]] without providing her with any information about what was happening. However, after seeing the Rising Volt Tacklers willing to protect her and help rescue {{p|Sprigatito}} from the [[Explorers]], Liko came to trust them. Despite her intelligence, Liko has also been shown to be gullible and naïve on occasion, mainly when it comes to realizing that Nidothing and [[Dot]] are the same person until she is told the truth in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]''. Liko can also be clumsy and has a tendency to lose her balance, stumble, or fall down on occasion.

Liko is a big fan of Nidothing and watches her videos, where she posts comments under the username '''Sprigatito Love''' (Japanese: '''ニャオハ大好きっ子''' ''{{tt|Nyahoja|Sprigatito}} Superfan''). Although she now knows that Nidothing and Dot are the same person, Liko openly treats them both as individual people. She even goes to the point of trying to believe that Nidothing is just Nidothing and nobody is inside the costume, as seen in ''[[HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer]]'' and ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]''. She gets excited to meet others who are also Nidothing fans, such as [[Yuno]] and [[Litten Smitten]], and when she finds out that those she knows are a fan of her as well, such as [[Zirc]].

She appears to be adept at drawing, as it is common for her to do so when she writes in her [[Rotom Phone|diary]] about her day. As revealed in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'', Liko gets her drawing skills from her father, [[Alex]]. Liko is also good at painting, as seen in ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'', when she makes a drawing of {{p|Arboliva}} with her Pokémon's help. In addition, Liko is a good observer and has been seen writing down her observations in her Rotom Phone.

Liko has been shown to be a bit bashful and socially anxious around new people. In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', after seeing that other [[Indigo Academy]] students also liked Nidothing, Liko thought about striking up a conversation with them but was unable to voice her thoughts. On occasions when this initial barrier is overcome, however, Liko can easily make friends, quickly befriending [[Ann]] and [[Roy]] after meeting them. Liko's kindness, compassion, and her willingness to help others encourages many people around her and earns their friendship, as was seen in ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]'', when she was able to get the initially reserved Dot to open up more by bringing her lunch and inviting her to watch Nidothing's livestream after hearing the streamer's background music from the other girl's room. This was shown again in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]'', when Liko helped the often brash and awkward [[Ult]] to become more comfortable with the group, and understand the concept of working as a team. Even some former enemies have eventually been drawn in by her compassionate nature as time progressed, as seen during ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]'' when Zirc and [[Onia]] asked her to help them find Amethio. In addition, Liko has shown an interest in helping people and Pokémon with their romantic problems.

When she hears or sees something that excites her, she claps her hands together, as shown in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', after discovering that she has actually met a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Liko is shown to not be a picky eater, telling [[Murdock]] in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'' that she'll eat anything. Liko also knows how to cook [[curry]], as seen in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', when she made some for her friends to try, and they enjoyed it. She is also able to make other food, as she made pancakes for the group in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]''. In addition, Liko has a habit of keeping her emotions to herself, which Ann pointed out in ''[[HZ118|Liko and Hattrem, Bonded by Happiness!]]''. However, Liko can be emotional, as seen in ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', when she cries for the first time after losing a battle against [[Rika]]. Sometimes, Liko can be hard on herself when she doesn't accomplish something, which leads her to doubt herself, but quickly cheers up through the assurances and motivation from her friends.

[[File:Liko and Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Liko playing with Pokémon during a picnic]]
Liko cares very much about Pokémon and loves them with all her heart. She has also shown to prioritize their safety, as demonstrated in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', where she attempted to surrender herself to the Explorers so that the Rising Volt Tacklers' Pokémon wouldn't get hurt. Liko will do anything to protect Pokémon, especially her own, from danger, even to the point of being reckless in order to do so, as shown in ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', when she attempted to save [[Pagogo]] from falling off the Brave Olivine, which would have led her to fall off as well if not for her grandmother and her {{p|Arcanine}}. This was shown again in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', when she went to protect a wild {{p|Happiny}} from getting attacked by a [[Laquium]]-afflicted {{p|Scovillain}}, but both were saved by a wild {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} that she met a [[HZ057|year earlier]], as it decided to become one of her Pokémon partners after witnessing her compassion for them. She often feels happy and excited when meeting new Pokémon in general, in stark contrast to her usual bashfulness with new people. Liko's appreciation for her Pokémon is shown when she at first misread {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}'s intentions in ''[[HZ118|Liko and Hattrem, Bonded by Happiness!]]'' as she first thought she was holding herself back for the sake of the rest of her party and not doing what she wanted to do, but she soon realizes that wasn't the case at all and that Hattrem was doing what she wanted to do; helping other Pokémon as she had since she was a Hatenna, making Liko apologize for not realizing it sooner and thanking Hattrem, being grateful that she met her. Her declaration for her love for Pokemon in [[HZ136]] further strengths her resolve about not needing Laquium as she acknowledges she can feel the bonds with her Pokémon, something that Spinel cannot understand despite Liko calling him out saying that he did once love {{p|Umbreon}} allowing for her evolution to which Spinel declines, unable to comprehend and dismissing it leading to his defeat.

Though Liko can be timid and uncertain of her abilities, especially in dangerous situations, she has shown a brave side when supported by those around her, people and Pokémon alike, as seen in episodes such as ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'' and ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', after Sprigatito, and later Roy and Dot, encouraged her to stand tall against the Explorers, and ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', when she reminded Roy and herself about what they as Trainers could do with Pokémon by their side. However, throughout her journey, Liko becomes more confident in herself, showing more of her courageous side and less of her fearful side. Liko also developed a never-giving-up attitude, having took to heart Amethio's words of letting a setback stop her from achieving her goals in ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', and even repeated them to Amethio himself in ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'' when his own confidence was brought low by the last year's events. Her courage and determination has inspired her Pokémon to do the same, as her Sprigatito evolves into Floragato in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' then into {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} in ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'' because of her resolve.
[[File:Dot Liko Roy Ult.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult]]
Liko has a calm disposition and is very approachable, as shown in ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', when she was able to approach a shy and seclusive {{p|Hatenna}} she met near the [[Galar Mine]], as it led them to bond and the Calm Pokémon becoming one of her Pokémon partners thanks to her calm emotions. She also has a stubborn streak, which her grandmother described to her Sprigatito in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]''. In addition, Liko seems to be a good secret keeper, as she helps Dot maintain her identity as Nidothing and decided to not tell a group of [[Snap Boys|photographers]] that she saw a wild {{p|Palafin}} transform into its hero form in ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]''.

Ever since being assigned to the observation deck on the Brave Olivine in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', Liko came to enjoy hanging out there because it was peaceful and quiet, as she would go there in order to get away from whatever was troubling her. Liko often tries to prioritize the happiness of other people before her own, but this sometimes ends up having the opposite effect due to her not properly considering their feelings. This tendency, along with a lack of a goal, resulted in Liko's own development and growth as a Trainer stagnating due to having very little ambition of her own. However, in ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', Liko decided that she wants to be a Trainer that understands how Pokémon feel. Liko has also learned to not hold back in a Pokémon battle and should give her all no matter who the opponent is. In addition, Liko has come to enjoy battling and wants to become stronger in order to protect those she cares about. Liko's true strength shines through when she is fighting for others, especially for her friends and family, which [[Grusha]] points out in ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]''.
[[File:Liko and Ann.png|thumb|250px|Liko and Ann]]
Liko shares a great relationship with her family and is supportive of them. During her time with her grandmother, Liko became much closer with her, as she came to enjoy spending time with her. Liko is also used to having her family busy, due to her parents working and her grandmother traveling. Ever since the events in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Liko came to admire Friede for his selflessness and compassion for others, and is impressed with his skills as a Pokémon Trainer and [[Pokémon Professor|Professor]]. Although, Liko seemed to have picked up Friede's tendency to forget to give important details, as seen in ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]''. In addition to Friede, Liko has a close relationship with the rest of her teammates. However, out of all her teammates, Liko shares a remarkable relationship with Roy and Dot, as they are her best friends and mostly hangs out with them. Liko also has a close friendship with Ann, even keeping in touch with her whenever she could, especially before or after class at Indigo Academy. Although, Liko tries to protect Ann and doesn't want her dear friend to get hurt, but eventually accepted her decision of wanting to help her, as shown in [[HZ127]].
[[File:Amethio and Liko.png|thumb|250px|left|Liko and Amethio]]
At first, Liko saw Amethio as her enemy due to being a member of the Explorers and his attempts to kidnap her. However, during the events in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Liko starts to see Amethio differently when he saved her from getting hurt during a battle against the [[Black Rayquaza]]. Liko further sees Amethio differently in ''[[HZ067|Liko and Amethio]]'' when they opened up to each other, which led her to bonding with him. Ever since, Liko trusts Amethio and comes to care about him, even helping Onia and Zirc find him when they informed her about his disappearances after the events in Laqua. Upon being informed of the [[HZ075|Explorers origins]], Liko quickly accepted her great-great grandparents [[Lucius]] and [[Rystal]]'s history with Amethio's grandfather [[Gibeon]]. Liko and Amethio have also shown to work well together in battle, as seen in ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]'' and [[HZ124]].

[[HZ089|Upon losing Friede]], Pagogo not coming out of its Poké Ball, and the Rising Volt Tacklers disbanding after being framed by [[Spinel]], Liko's confidence took a hit and she hid her affiliation from her classmates, with Ann being the only one who knew. Despite her own talent, she also lets Ann become the ace of Indigo Academy, contributing to her feelings of renewed stagnation over the year. In addition, Liko has avoided everything associated with the Rising Volt Tacklers to hide the pain of what she went through, even going to the point of not staying in contact with Roy and Dot or watching her Nidothing videos. However, upon reuniting with Roy and realizing that her best friends are always moving forward with their Pokémon partners, Liko becomes inspired to do the same, as she cuts loose in her battle against Roy in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'' and reveals to her classmates that she is a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers. With a newfound resolve to move forward for herself, Liko is now determined to reclaim her agency and clear the Rising Volt Tacklers' name, while returning to traveling with both her best friends and Pokémon, in hopes of one day being able to soar the skies on the Brave Olivine with her friends once more. Her wish soon starts coming true not just when the Rising Volt Tacklers are officially re-formed in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' with the addition of a new friend and teammate in Ult, but also with the discovery that Friede is still alive but in hiding. Liko also works with Roy, Dot, and Captain Pikachu in making decisions during Friede's absences. When Friede returned in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', Liko comes to [[HZ122|accept]] in being a founding member of the reformed Rising Volt Tacklers, but knows that her best friends, Pokémon, and the rest of her teammates are there to assist her in her time of need.

Although still compassionate, Liko has become much more serious in dealing with situations, especially in dealing with the Explorers, and less afraid of what people think of her. She also refuses to back down, even when she is pushed into a wall, as she would get back up as seen in HZ136 when she refused to give against the Laquium Core after Spinel merged with it and their plan appeared to be ruined. Liko is much more adventurous than she was when she first started out as a Trainer. During her training at [[Blueberry Academy]], Liko learns to get the facts before jumping to conclusions and open up in expressing her emotions.

===Pokémon===
[[File:Liko team.png|thumb|350px|Liko's [[party]] prior to [[HZ136]]]]
Liko's team mostly consist of Pokémon who are, in some way, related to strong emotions, tying it to her goal of learning more about the feelings of Pokémon. As Liko matured as a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, so did her ability to recognize and deal with the emotional necessities of her Pokémon, which can be most clearly seen in her history with {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}. Her team has also shown to have a strong bond with each other, as they look out for one another. In addition, Meowscarada has occasionally been seen carrying {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}} during her first two [[evolution]]ary stages, and when [[Pagogo]] was with them had {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}, as a Charcadet, ride its back. Her Pokémon all have Liko's compassion, loyalty, and reckless nature, as they would do anything to protect anyone in danger, especially their Trainer and each other.

Furthermore, her Pokémon seemed to take on a particular role on the team as they developed: Meowscarada and Hatterene are Liko's main {{pkmn|battle}}rs, while Armarouge is a secondary battler. Additionally, Hatterene can be seen as the healer, healing any Pokémon, even her own teammates, when they are injured. When Pagogo was on the team it was a main battler and the protector, considering its ability to put up shields and purify [[Laquium]].

In battle, she shows great capability of using her Pokémon's unique traits, such as Meowscarada's invisible stem to confuse her opponents then tying them up and Hatterene's, while she was a Hattrem, psychic power to help detect enemies, as shown in ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', when she used her to guide Meowscarada around {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}'s attack. She also makes consistent use of her Armarouge's {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]] by letting it absorb fire attacks to strengthen itself while also protecting Meowscarada showcasing her talent in battle tactics as a Trainer. Furthermore, she is smart enough to counter her opponents strategy, demonstrated when she used her Armarouge's {{m|Clear Smog}} to eliminate the power up [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Salamence}} had with {{m|Dragon Dance}}.

This listing is of Liko's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
{{-}}

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Meowscarada|Liko Meowscarada.png|grass|dark|fir=Sprigatito|mid=Floragato}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Grass}}
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Hatterene|Liko Hatterene.png|psychic|fairy|fir=Hatenna|mid=Hattrem}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Psychic}}
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Armarouge|Liko Armarouge.png|fire|psychic|fir=Charcadet}} {{TeraIcon|Fire}}
|}

====Traveling with====
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Liko Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|size=250px|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

====Released====
{| width="100%"
| {{InactivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|nick=Pagogo|Pagogo Normal Form.png|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Stellar}}
|
|}

====Cared for====
{| width="100%"
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying}} {{TeraIcon|Dark}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Kleavor|Lucius Kleavor.png|bug|rock}} {{TeraIcon|Bug}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Gouging Fire|Lucius Gouging Fire.png|fire|dragon}} {{TeraIcon|Rock}}
|}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Murdock
|pkmn=Rockruff
|type1=Rock
|img=Liko Rockruff.png
|cap=
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Risaki Furuichi
|vaen=Haven Burton
|desc=In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Liko used [[Murdock]]'s {{p|Rockruff}} to help find her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Liko
|pkmn=Sunflora (×33)
|type1=Grass
|img=Liko found Sunflora.png
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and…
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=As part of trying to create inspiration for [[Brassius]], Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Nemona]] collected several {{p|Sunflora}} scattered around [[Artazon]].

None of Sunflora's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Friede
|nick=Captain Pikachu
|main=yes
|type1=Electric
|tera=Flying
|img=Roy Captain Pikachu.png
|gender=male
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Ikue Otani
|vaen=Ikue Otani
|desc=In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Captain Pikachu volunteered to split up from his Trainer, [[Friede]], to search for Liko and [[Roy]] in the [[Galar Mine]]. He arrived just in time to help them fend off [[Onia]] and [[Zirc]], but the battle was soon interrupted by a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} that once belonged to [[Lucius]]. Pikachu battled Moltres, but was injured while protecting {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, and the group was forced to retreat. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Pikachu was reunited with Friede at the [[Motostoke]] [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Friede had Captain Pikachu help Liko and Dot battle the [[Black Rayquaza]] while he and [[Roy]] battled it while flying on [[Friede's Charizard|his Charizard]]. With Cap's help, Sprigatito and {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} were able to get airborne to land an attack on Rayquaza.

In [[HZ133]], Captain Pikachu joined Liko and Pagogo en route to the [[Laquium]] core in [[Laqua]] while Friede joined Roy and [[Ult]] in a frontal assault against the [[Explorers]]. In the [[HZ134|following episode]], Pikachu helped Liko's group calm down the wild Pokémon surrounding the core by destroying the machines agitating the Laquium.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Liko
|pkmn=Cetoddle
|type1=Ice
|img=Liko Cetoddle.png
|epnum=HZ063
|epname=Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Liko rode down a slope at [[Glaseado Mountain]] on top of a {{p|Cetoddle}} alongside {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} and [[Pagogo|Terapagos]].

None of Cetoddle's moves are known.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Katy Tera Training Stamp.png|230px|thumb|Liko's first Stamp at Tera Training from Katy]]
====Tera Training====
Liko has participated in the [[Tera Training]] of [[Naranja Academy]]. Her evaluation and overall score are:
=====Gym Leader challenge=====
* [[Katy]] - Battle Exam - Basic; Approved (''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'')
* [[Grusha]] - Battle Exam - Implementation; Approved (''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'')

===Extracurricular activities===
[[File:Liko Arboliva Painting.png|230px|thumb|Liko's artwork for the [[Artazon Art Festival]]]]
As a student at [[Naranja Academy]], Liko participated in the following events:
* [[Artazon Art Festival]] (''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'')
* [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]: with [[Katy]] Vs. [[Rika]] (Loss; ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]''-''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'')
* [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]]: Vs. [[Roy]] (Loss; ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'')
{{-}}

===Main outfit===
[[File:Liko anime 2.png|thumb|left|x300px|Liko's first main outfit]]
[[File:Liko anime 12.png|thumb|x300px|Liko's second main outfit]]
Liko's first main outfit was worn in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'' to ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. It consists of a turquoise jacket with a hood, white cuffs and pockets with white buttons over a white shirt which is tucked inside her navy shorts, white and turquoise socks, and white shoes with blue accents. She carries a yellow crossbody bag to hold her personal belongings and for long distance travel, she carries a black backpack and wears a green hairpin on her bangs and also a mysterious pendant around her neck tucked under her shirt until ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', when her pendant turned into [[Pagogo]].

Liko began wearing her second main outfit in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''. It consists of a light blue, hooded, short-sleeved top with a pocket at the front and a black long-sleeved shirt underneath. She also wears white shorts with black and blue bands, socks, and white and blue shoes. Her hairstyle now incorporates a bun and two green hair clips.

===Other outfits===

====Other clothing====
* In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'' to ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'' to ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'' and ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'' to ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', Liko wore her great-great grandfather's, [[Lucius]], belt, as it was given to her by her grandmother, [[Diana]].
* In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', while cooking [[Curry|curry]], Liko wore a blue stripe patterned apron.
* In ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', Liko used a yellow and white snorkeling gear to swim underwater.
* In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', ''[[HZ077|Ludlow's Homecoming!]]'', and ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Liko wore an orange life jacket.
* In ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]'', Liko wore a brown apron with a {{p|Kingambit}} on the right side and light-yellow bandana.
* In ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', Liko had an {{p|Eevee}} mask.

====Regular clothes====
[[File:Liko Indigo Academy Uniform.png|thumb|left|120px|Liko in her Indigo Academy uniform, wearing her original hairclip]]
[[File:Liko Indigo Academy Uniform 3.png|thumb|120px|Liko in her Indigo Academy uniform, wearing her current hairclip]]
* In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', Liko wore a light-blue button shirt and a pink jacket in a photo the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were using to search for her at the [[Indigo Academy]].
* In ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', a flashback shows Liko when she was younger, wearing a stripe blue dress with a white collar, white cuffs, and a dark turquoise sash around her waist and white socks.
* In ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', Liko wore an outfit similar to {{ga|Juliana}} while at [[Kitakami]] and has her hair up in a low ponytail.
* In ''[[HZ118|Liko and Hattrem, Bonded by Happiness!]]'', Liko was shown wearing a yellow shirt instead of her usally black long-sleeved underneath her hodded short-sleeve top.

====Sleepwear====
* In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Liko slept in a white shirt.
* Whenever she is sleeping, Liko wears a light blue long-sleeve top with turquoise shorts.

====Sportswear====
* At school in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', Liko wore a navy blue tracksuit with a leaf symbol embodied on it and white shoes. In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', it's shown that the tracksuit also doubles as loungewear when not in class, and even sleepwear.

====Uniforms====
* In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'' to ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Liko wore her school's standard female school uniform with a pin with a leaf symbol on her jacket's lapel, red ribbon tie, white calf socks and brown shoes. She returned to wearing her school uniform in ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'' to ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'' and ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'' to ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'' as a exchange student for [[Naranja Academy]].
* In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'' to ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', Liko returned to wearing her school uniform when she went back to Indigo Academy after the Rising Volt Tacklers disbanded. The outfit remained mostly the same with the exception of shorter white socks.

====Outdoor gear====
=====Snow wear=====
* In ''[[HZ060|Roy and Fuecoco's First Snow!]]'' to ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'' and ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'' to ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Liko wore a light green hat with a blue jacket, dark blue pants, white leg warmers and brown gloves and boots. She also wore a green scarf.
=====Swimwear=====
* In ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', Liko wore a white and light blue bikini with her hair tied in a ponytail. She also wore a dark blue jacket cover up.
* In ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', Liko wore a two-piece swimsuit and a hair tie that closely resembles {{p|Meowscarada}}.

====Images====
<gallery widths="200">
File:Liko School Tracksuit.png|Liko's school tracksuit
File:Liko Without Jacket.png|Liko without her jacket
File:Liko Pajamas.png|Liko's pajamas
File:Young Liko Blue Dress.png|Liko's stripe blue dress
File:Liko Lucius Belt.png|Liko wearing Lucius's belt
File:Liko Apron.png|Liko's apron
File:Liko swimsuit.png|Liko's swimsuit
File:Liko Snow Wear.png|Liko's snow wear
File:Liko swimsuit 2.png|Liko's second swimsuit
</gallery>

===Voice actress===
{{vatable|color={{summer color}}|bordercolor={{SoA color dark}}
|ja=鈴木みのり ''[[Minori Suzuki]]''
|en=[[Alejandra Reynoso]]
|cs=Klára Nováková
|nl=Fé van Kessel
|ar=جنی مغامس ''Jana Mghames''
|fi=Iris Kovalainen
|fr_eu=Sofia Abouatmane
|de=Patricia Strasburger
|hi=Apala Bisht
|it=Giada Bonanomi
|ko=이지현 ''Lee Ji Hyun''
|pt_br=Karina Fonseca
|pt_eu=Joana Amorim
|es_la=Erika Ugalde
|es_eu=Inés Alba
|he=גליה קורקט ''Galia Correct''
|id=Maria Cicillia|pl=Marta Czarkowska|no=Vilja Stensrud
|zh_cmn={{wp|zh:林沛笭|林沛笭}} ''Lín Pèilíng'' (Taiwan) 微辣 ''Vila'' (mainland China)
|zh_yue={{wp|zh:陳子瑩|陳子瑩}} ''Chan Chi Ying''
|th=บุญณิกา ชลาลัย
|tr=Esra Kucur}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko anime 2.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko anime 4.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko Indigo Academy Uniform 2.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko Indigo Academy Uniform 3.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko anime 13.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" | [[File:Liko anime 14.png|x300px]]
|-
| colspan="6" |Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{summer color dark}}; background: #{{summer color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Liko|Liko images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Concept art====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{White color light}}; width:auto; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Liko Concept Art.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Liko Pokémon 2023 Expression Sheet.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Liko Roy Dot Snow Wear Concept Art.png|x200px]]
|-
| Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''[[Liko#cite%note-9:~:text=Concept art of Liko from Pok%C3%A9mon Horizons: The Series|[9]]]
| Concept art of Liko's snow wear
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Young Liko Concept Art.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Older Liko Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Liko Mega Voltage Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
|-
| Concept art of young Liko
| Concept art of older Liko
| Concept art of older Liko
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Liko Outfits Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
|-
| colspan=3 | Concept art of Liko's outfits
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{summer color dark}}; background: #{{summer color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Liko|Liko images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Sprigatito.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Floragato.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Hatenna.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Terapagos.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hatterene Pagogo Armarouge.png|x150px]]
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{summer color dark}}; background: #{{summer color light}}; width:96px" | For more eyecatches, please see [[a:Category:Liko|Liko images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Other====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{summer color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:auto; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Terapagos and Friends Illus. Yamazaki Rei.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Reveal Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Pokemon Day 2024 Countdown 5 Pokemon Horizons.png|x150px]]
|-
| TCG {{color2|000|Terapagos and Friends (SV-P Promo)}} Illus. Yamazaki Re
| Reveal artwork of Liko, {{color2|000|Roy}}, and the {{color2|000|Paldea first partner Pokémon}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Day#2024|Pokémon Day 2024}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ ED 02 Group shot V3.png|x280px|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ100 Special Illustration.jpg|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ100 Special Illustration 2.jpg|x150px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Halo (single)|Artwork}} from {{color2|000|Let me battle}}[[Liko#cite%20note-11|[11]]]
| 1st 100th Episode Special Illustration<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1933471910626800109</ref>
| 2nd 100th Episode Special Illustration <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1936008625950278033</ref>
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Pokémon Horizons 30th Anniversary artwork.jpg|x150px]]
|-
|{{color2|000|Pokémon 30th Anniversary}} artwork <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/2024796170078564814</ref>
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{summer color dark}}; background: #{{summer color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Liko|Liko images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

== In the manga==
[[File:Liko HZM.png|thumb|170px|Liko in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Liko appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Floragato|Liko Floragato HZM.png|grass|size=125px|fir=Sprigatito}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Hatenna|Liko Hatenna HZM.png|psychic}} ♀
|-
|}

=====Traveling with=====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Liko Rotom Phone HZM.png|size=120px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|Terapagos Normal HZM.png|normal|size=190px|link=Pagogo}}
|
|}

===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
[[File:Liko PMLT.png|150px|thumb|right|Liko in Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
Liko appears as the main character in the [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]] manga.

==== Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| width="20%"
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Sprigatito|Liko Sprigatito PMLT.png|size=150px|grass}} ♀
|
|}

=====Traveling with =====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|0479Rotom-Phone SV.png|size=150px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|
|}
===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Liko Terapagos Hatenna.png|190px|thumb|right|Liko in Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]
Liko appears as the main character in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Floragato|Liko Floragato DVT.png|size=150px|grass|fir=Sprigatito}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Hatenna|Liko Hatenna DVT.png|size=100px|psychic}} ♀
|
|-
|}

=====Traveling with=====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|0479Rotom-Phone SV.png|size=150px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
| {{ActivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|Terapagos Normal DVT.png|normal|size=190px|link=Pagogo}}
|
|}
{{-}}

==In the games==
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Liko, in a version based on the animated series, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. In this game, Liko is seen using {{p|Fuecoco}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Quaxly}}, and {{p|Sprigatito}}, with Fuecoco, Charizard, and Quaxly being Pokémon that she was not seen using in the animated series, although it could be a reference to [[Roy's Fuecoco]], [[Friede's Charizard]], and [[Dot's Quaxly]]. In the [[Gorgeous Star set 1 (Mezastar)|first
Gorgeous Star series]], as part of a tie-in with the animated series, [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] Liko, [[Roy]], [[Friede]] or [[Explorers]] Admin [[Amethio]], could randomly challenge the player as a Trainer and Battle opponent.

====Pokémon====
{| align="left" style="margin:auto; {{roundy|10px}}; background:#{{white color dark}}"
|-
|
{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background: #{{white color light}}"
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{| width="170px" style="margin:auto; background: transparent"
|-
!Rising Volt Tacklers Liko ライジングボルテッカーズリコ
|-
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|[[File:Mezastar Trainer Liko.png|90px]]
|}
|-
| style="text-align:center" |'''Difficulty:''' ★★★☆☆
|}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|name=Fuecoco|img=0909Fuecoco|move=Ember|movetype=Fire}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|type2=Flying|name=Charizard|img=0006Charizard|move=Flamethrower|movetype=Fire}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Water|name=Quaxly|img=0912Quaxly|move=Water Gun|movetype=Water}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Sprigatito|img=0906Sprigatito|move=Leafage|movetype=Grass}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|summer}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-069|{{OBP|Sprigatito|4-1-069}}|Grass||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Sprigatito|Anime Special Illustration Tag Campaign}}|Grass||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|summer}}

==Trivia==
* Liko was originally designed by [[Ken Sugimori]] before being adapted for the animated series by the series' character designers.<ref name="anipoke20230303">[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1631603322170769409 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR).] Posted on March 3, 2023.</ref><ref name="LikoRoyConcept">[https://natalie.mu/comic/gallery/news/515226/2010334 Concept art on Natalie] (the concept art's file name is "riko_roy_sugimori.jpg")</ref>
* Liko's first hairpin bears resemblance to a stylized “L” in addition to the [[Indigo League|Pokémon League]] logo featured on [[Ash's hat]] in the {{aniseries|OS}}. Her second hairpin both resembles the katakana character リ ''ri'' and the hiragana character こ ''ko'', which spells out her name. The second hairpin also looks similar to the logo on the first [[I Choose You! trilogy|''I Choose You!'' trilogy]] hat.
* Liko is the first female main character to:
** Be completely original to the animated series and not be based on any character from the games.
** Have obtained her first Pokémon outside her home region.
** Own a {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] since {{an|May}}.
*** She is also the first main character to receive a Grass-type first partner Pokémon as her first Pokémon.
** Have obtained a Pokémon in the first episode of a new series and battled a member of the [[Elite Four]] since {{an|Dawn}}.
** Own a [[Pokédex]] and a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon since {{an|Serena}}.
** Own a female-only Pokémon since {{an|Mallow}}.
** Own a single-stage Pokémon and have more than three in her [[party]] since {{an|Iris}}.
** Own a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** Have obtained a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, use an [[Evolution item]], and permanently release a Pokémon since {{an|Misty}}.
** Have defeated a [[Gym Leader]] in a non-[[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]].
** Own a Fire-type that isn't a first partner Pokémon.
** Have defeated the boss of a [[Villainous team|villainous organization]].

* All of Liko's Pokémon have been obtained in different [[region]]s: {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} in [[Kanto]], {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}} in [[Galar]], [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] in [[Kitakami]], and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} in [[Paldea]].
* Liko's first main attire bears a resemblance to {{p|Oshawott}}, with her belt bag resembling Oshawott's [[Scalchop and seamitar|scalchop]].
* Liko's in-game [[Trainer ID number]] is 230414, the Japanese air date of ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'' and ''[[HZ002|(Part Two)]]'', the first two episodes of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.
* Liko is the only younger [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] member that:
** Has a Pokémon who was introduced in [[Generation VIII]].
** Doesn't own a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
** Hasn't caught a Pokémon she can use for transportation.
* Liko is the only member of the Rising Volt Tacklers to have:
** A Grass-type Pokémon in her party.
** {{Tera}}stallized all of her Pokémon.
* When Terastallizing her Pokémon, Liko uses the phrase '''shine in full bloom''' (Japanese: '''満開に輝いて''' ''shine in full bloom'').

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{summer color}}; border:3px solid #{{SoA color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| リコ ''Liko''
| From ''liko'' (Hawaiian for "leaf bud" and "sparkling")
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese
| Liko
| Same as her Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 리코 ''Leeco''<ref group=n>Spelled as "Leeco" in the URL on the [https://tooniverse.cjenm.com/ko/poketmonsterleecoandrod/ Tooniverse website]</ref>
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 莉可 ''Lìkě'' / ''Leihhó''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 莉可 ''Lìkě''
|-
| Bengali
| লিকো ''Liko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Hindi
| लिको ''Liko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Tamil
| லிகோ ''Liko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Telugu
| లికో ''Liko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Thai
| ลิโกะ ''Liko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

''Sprigatito Love''
{{langtable|bordercolor={{SoA color dark}}|color={{summer color}}
|ja=ニャオハ大好きっ子 ''{{tt|Nyahoja|Sprigatito}} Superfan''
|zh_cmn=新葉喵發燒友 ''{{tt|Xīnyèmiāo Fāshāoyǒu|Sprigatito Fan}}'' {{tt|*|Taiwan}} 好喜欢新叶喵 ''{{tt|Hǎo Xǐhuān Xīnyèmiāo|Really Likes Sprigatito}}'' {{tt|*|mainland China}}
|en=Sprigatito Love
|ar=شريكة سبريغاتيتو ''Sprigatito's partner''
|da=Sprigatito-kram
|nl=Sprigatito Love
|fi=Rakas Sprigatito
|fr={{tt|Poussacha|Sprigatito}} d'amour
|de={{tt|Felori|Sprigatito}}-Liebe
|hi=म्याओहा लव ''{{tt|Myaoha|Sprigatito}} Love''
|it=Sprigatito amore mio
|ko=나오하너무좋아 ''{{tt|Naoha Neomujoa|Sprigatito Love}}''
|no=Sprigatito-kjærlighet
|pl=Fanka Sprigatito
|pt_br=Apaixonada por Sprigatito
|es_la=Amor Sprigatito
|es_eu=Amor de Sprigatito
|sv=Sprigatito Mys
|tr=Sprigatito Sevgisi
}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==Notes==
<references group="note" />

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{wp|Liko (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}}

==Related articles ==
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Liko}}
* [[a:Category:Liko|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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Chalce

2026-05-01T20:17:57Z

GougingFire: Spelling and Grammar

{{redirect|Agate|the village in the [[Orre]] [[region]]|Agate Village}}
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|jname=アゲート
|tmname=Agate
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|caption=Chalce as of ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]''
|age=Unconfirmed<ref>As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Chalce is a year older than at the start of {{aniseries|HZ}}</ref>
|gender=Female
|hair=Dark brown
|eyes=Black
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
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|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|enva=[[List of English voice actors|Shara Kirby]]<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/C4OQNVNPbp9/</ref>
|jpva=Mimi Maihane
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'''Chalce''' (Japanese: '''アゲート''' ''Agate''<ref>Explorers Original Acrylic Stand</ref>) is a former admin of the [[Explorers]] and a recurring major antagonist in {{aniseries|HZ}}. In the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc, she also started working at [[Exceed]]. However, after seeing how far she had fallen, Chalce decided to leave the Explorers and go back to teaching in [[HZ136]].

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Young Chalce.png|250px|left|thumb|Chalce prior to joining the Explorers]]
====Pre-series====
Prior to ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', Chalce was a schoolteacher. After her school was closed due to a lack of funding, Chalce was approached by [[Hamber]]. He encouraged Chalce to join the Explorers, promising that she would earn money to build a new school if she performed well. Of the four admins Hamber trained, she was the fourth and last to be recruited, after [[Amethio]], [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]].
{{-}}
===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Chalce.png|250px|thumb|Chalce prior to the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc]]
Chalce first appeared as a hologram in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', alongside the other [[Explorers]] admins.

The first time she spoke and was seen clearly was in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', questioning [[Spinel]] about his last failure.

She made her physical debut in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]''. She and the other admins joined in a meeting to discuss the Explorers' next objective. Eventually, they decided to go after the [[Black Rayquaza]]. Despite remaining quiet for practically the entire meeting, she questioned Spinel about what he actually had in mind during his participation in the meeting.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Chalce was monitoring [[Amethio]]'s training with [[Hamber]] with Spinel, so they decided to focus on their main objective, which is finding Black Rayquaza.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Chalce, [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]] summoned the Black Rayquaza near [[Levincia]] by using a machine that generated an energy similar to that [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] emitted [[HZ033|previously]] and had their Pokémon battle against the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}}. They started strong, unleashing powerful super effective moves, but lost control over Rayquaza once [[Dot]] managed to shut down the machine. Once the tides had turned, Coral let her temper overcome better judgment and commanded her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, which was powerful enough to blast the [[Legendary Pokémon]] directly into the hull of the [[Brave Olivine]].
[[File:Chalce Naranja Academy.png|thumb|left|250px|Chalce as "Chive"]]
In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Chalce was shown to have infiltrated [[Naranja Academy]] as a teacher, while also being able to forge enrollment permits for Coral and Sidian as students under fake names.

In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Chalce watched Coral and Sidian's battles against the members of [[Paldea]]'s [[Elite Four]]. During [[Liko]]'s battle against [[Rika]] in the [[HZ056|following episode]], Dot discovered that Chalce was being spied on by [[Penny]] after discovering that Explorer's profile was illegally placed in the Naranja Academy system under the pseudonym '''Chive''' (Japanese: '''アゲパン''' ''Agepan''). After a brief conversation with Dot, Chalce returned the [[Scarlet Book]] to the academy's library and left.
[[File:Spinel Chalce HZ064.png|thumb|250px|Spinel explaining his findings about [[Laquium]] to Chalce]]
In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Chalce helped Spinel separate Liko, [[Roy]], and Dot's group as per his goals. After Spinel trapped Liko and Amethio in a cave, Spinel revealed to Chalce what he discovered after using the [[Laquium]], which left Chalce in awe. In the [[HZ065|next episode]], Chalce monitored Coral and Sidian's battle against Roy and Dot and upon [[Grusha]]'s arrival on the battlefield, she ordered their retreat. Later, during the meeting with [[Gibeon]], Chalce acted as Spinel orchestrated and acted in a way that made it seem as though she had no part in the events that occurred at [[Glaseado Mountain]], resulting in Amethio being put on probation from Explorers.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Chalce had infiltrated the Naranja Academy to steal data regarding Terapagos. She sent Sidian and Coral to prevent Liko and Roy from interfering, while she sent her {{p|Medicham}} to keep guard. Medicham proceeded to alert Chalce of Dot's arrival and battled {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} to stall them both. Despite interference from [[Dot's Tinkatink]] and Penny's counter-hacking, Chalce still successfully acquired the data before recalling Medicham and teleporting away with her {{p|Xatu}} to escape.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Chalce met up with Spinel at the Explorers base and, looking at the data she stole, they discussed on their next moves.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', Chalce met with Spinel at [[Exceed]] headquarters, where they discussed Amethio's whereabouts after he was put on probation.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Chalce attended a meeting with the other Explorers where Sidian reported that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] successfully obtained all [[Six Heroes]] and restored Pagogo to its full strength. Gibeon instructed everyone to prepare for the battle that will follow in Laqua.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|left|250px|The Explorers encountering the Rising Volt Tacklers in Laqua]]
In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Chalce spied on the Rising Volt Tacklers from the shadows in [[Pericarp Town]] before slipping into an Exceed building when [[Captain Pikachu]] sensed her presence.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after Pagogo removed the barrier keeping Laqua sealed, Liko, Roy, and Dot were greeted by Chalce, Coral, and Sidian. In [[HZ086|the following episode]], the Explorers admitted they were aware of Laqua's location from the beginning and just waited for the Rising Volt Tacklers to take down the barrier for them. Having achieved their goal, the Explorers decided to get rid of the Rising Volt Tacklers by battling them. Chalce had the advantage for most of her battle with Dot, but the latter eventually started gaining the upper hand after she implemented more unpredictable tactics. The battle never reached a proper conclusion as it was interrupted when a large vortex of pink mist began filling the air.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Explorers continued to prevent Liko's group from heading further into Laqua, only to be attacked by [[Onia]] and [[Zirc]]. This distraction allowed Liko, Roy, and Dot to run ahead and confront Gibeon. Later, Chalce and her allies supported Gibeon by utilizing machines designed to stimulate the ground where the Laquium was buried, forcibly activating it and making it expand uncontrollably. Chalce, Coral, and Sidian used their Pokémon to block any incoming attacks that would damage the machines.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Chalce watched in confusion as Gibeon vanished. However, when Spinel announced that he would surpass Gibeon and that the Explorers would take control of Laqua, she quickly came to her senses, and when Sidian and Coral began to object to Spinel's sudden ambitions, Chalce told them that everything was fine and to just keep quiet and watch.

One year later, in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Chalce monitored the exhibition battle featuring the Explorers against Liko and Roy during the [[Strong Sphere]] demonstration. When Coral commanded her Glalie to use Self-Destruct, Chalce immediately raised a wall to block off the crowd and ended the event. After Liko, Roy, and Ult escaped, she met with the other Explorers to discuss their next objectives. Chalce also reminded Coral and Sidian that as long as the Explorers have the public on their side, Liko's group can't do anything to stop them.
[[File:Chalce vs Dot and Penny.png|250px|thumb|Chalce confronting Dot and [[Penny]] at the Exceed Museum]]
In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Chalce was seen monitoring Hamber when he discovered Amethio's whereabouts from Zirc and Onia.

In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', Chalce was shown eavesdropping on a phone call between Hamber and [[Diana]] before teleporting away with the help of her Xatu.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Chalce was tasked to prevent Cervantis from being rescued, challenging Dot to a battle. While her Medicham held the advantage with its use of Laquium, it was defeated once Dot's Tinkaton learned Gigaton Hammer. After her defeat, Chalce used her Xatu to retreat.

In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Chalce managed to intercept an invasion of Dot and [[Penny]] at the Exceed Museum along with [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]. After a battle against the two Trainers' Pokémon, Chalce managed to separate Dot from her friend and leave the rest to her Explorer partners. Despite having the upper hand throughout the battle against {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} and {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}}, Chalce couldn't prevent Dot from [[Evolution|evolving]] her {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}} and thus recovering the data on [[Laquium]]. Although she tried to stop Penny and Dot from escaping, she chose not to go after them, saying that at that moment it wouldn't make any difference to the Exceed's plans.
[[File:Chalce party.png|thumb|250px|left|Chalce and her Pokémon]]
In [[HZ124]], the younger Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio infiltrated the [[Explorers HQ]] to rescue the captured Six Heroes. They broke into the building, but were led into Spinel's trap, who had each of the five youths isolated with an Explorers member commanding one of the Six Heroes. Chalce battled Dot with {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}, but while she managed to defeat Dot's Quaxwell, Arboliva eventually fell to the combined efforts of Tinkaton and Gholdengo. Once all of the Six Heroes were defeated, Pagogo used its power to cure them of the Laquium's effects. Liko and the others escaped with the Six Heroes, but unbeknownst to them, Spinel recorded their encounter and manipulated the events to make the Rising Volt Tacklers appear as the villains. He used this to forced the Rising Volt Tacklers into hiding from the public and advertise the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ130]], Strong Spheres were officially released into the public and were a commercial success. Worried about the Rising Volt Tacklers trying to interfere with his schemes, Spinel asked Chalce to act as security on [[Mount Pericarp]]. Just as she, Coral, and Sidian were preparing to leave, they were approached by Hamber, who pleaded that they reject Strong Spheres and stop working for Spinel. Chalce refused and battled alongside Coral and Sidian against their former teacher. Hamber utilized his recently-caught {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}} to defeat Coral and Sidian, forcing Chalce to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] her Medicham and win. Despite his loss, Hamber noted that by using Mega Evolution, Chalce showed that she still believed in the power of bonds. Chalce denied this and ordered some grunts to capture Hamber, only for him to escape.
[[File:Chalce HZ134.png|thumb|250px|Chalce realizing that Medicham had gone beyond its limits for her]]
In [[HZ133]], Chalce, Coral, and Sidian intercepted Roy, Ult, and [[Friede]] upon the Rising Volt Tacklers's arrival at Laqua, triggering a [[Triple Battle]] between both parties. Chalce promptly Mega Evovled her Medicham, while Coral and Sidian likewise Mega Evolved their Glalie and {{p|Aerodactyl}}, facing off against [[Roy's Lucario]], Ult's {{p|Sableye}}, and Friede's {{p|Starmie}}. The battle continued in the [[HZ134|following episode]], as Chalce kept giving her all against Roy despite her Medicham reverting back to its normal form. However, the battle ended as a win for the Rising Volt Tacklers when Coral ordered her Mega Glalie to use a {{a|Refrigerate}}-boosted Self-Destruct. Not willing to accept defeat, Chalce used a Strong Sphere on her Medicham as a last ditch effort. However, after Roy tells her that Medicham wanted her instead of the Strong Sphere and seeing her partner battle differently, Chalce became horrified. Once Roy's Lucario defeated Medicham, Chalce goes to her partner's side and finally understood how much it did for her.
[[File:Chalce epilogue HZ136.png|left|thumb|250px|Chance starting her life anew as a teacher.]]
In [[HZ135]], Chalce, Sidian, and Coral appeared before everyone at the summit of Laqua, each declaring that they now reject the Strong Sphere and are no longer working for Spinel. Chalce and Sidian watch Coral Terastallized Screamypuff and had it fill the role of one of the eighteen Tera Type Pokémon needed to fully purify the Laquium, replacing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}}. Refusing to let his machinations be ruined, Spinel fused with the Laquium itself, causing the Core to rise from the earth and begin attacking anyone it perceived as a threat. In the [[HZ136|next episode]], Chalce, Sidian, and Coral decided to buy Roy and Amethio time for their Legendary Mega Evolve Pokémon to get charged up so they can destroy the Laquium's Core defenses after witnessing the Rising Volt Tacklers, their allies, and Hamber not giving up. Chalce then witness the Laquium Core being destroyed for good. After the threat with Laquium was over, Chalce decided to leave the Explorers and start her life anew as a teacher once again.
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===Character===
[[File:Chalce and Dot.png|thumb|250px|Chalce and Dot]]
Chalce appears to have a calm and collected personality; she does, however, tend to be critical towards her allies if they fail missions, such as with [[Spinel]] and [[Amethio]], as well as having a sarcastic sense of humor. She is also shown to be a skeptic, dismissing the existence of the [[Paradox Pokémon|ancient Pokémon]] discussed in {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}} as nonsense. She appears to get along with Spinel, with both of them being {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who specialize in gathering information, being discreet, and using subterfuge. In general, Chalce appears to be the intellectual of the group, researching and gathering knowledge and designing technology to help the Explorers achieve their missions.
[[File:Chalce Mega Ring.png|thumb|250px|left|Chalce's [[Mega Ring]]]]
Amidst the internal power struggle for supremacy between the [[Explorers]] admins, Chalce has proven to be particularly aligned towards Spinel and his goals, helping him monitor his various targets, joining him during the mission to try to get Amethio out of the way in ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', and ultimately giving her full support to his takeover of the Explorers as of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. However, she has also subtly expressed discomfort with the ruthless extremes Spinel is willing to take as the new leader to achieve his goals and crush his opposition. She was seemingly displeased with Spinel declaring that he wanted Amethio to disappear and later expressed concern over his hastiness in wanting to crush the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] using the [[Six Heroes]]. When [[Hamber]] made a comment on how she's "changed" since working with Spinel, she seemed emotionally affected by his remark and declared that she simply has her own goal to achieve, implying that she sees her cooperation with Spinel as more of an alliance of convenience rather than her becoming genuinely loyal to his goals. Ultimately, despite having often acted together numerous times, Chalce's association with Spinel can be described as a complicated one.

In [[HZ130]], it was shown that Chalce was once a kind and caring individual. As a former teacher, she was dedicated to supporting her hometown and the students of her school. She was devastated by her losses and was willing to accept help from anyone, which led her to accept [[Hamber]]'s offer to join the Explorers. It's implied that her continued support for Spinel is motivated by a desire to fulfill her wish of a new school. This transition from her past to the present illustrates how she has shifted from a compassionate person seeking knowledge to a ruthless individual who withholds critical information from the public to advance her own goals with Spinel, demonstrating that she has lost her way. However, after being called out by [[Roy]] and seeing how much her Medicham was willing to push itself for her in [[HZ134]], Chalce realizes that she lost herself and expressed remorse for hurting her partner. Upon realizing the error of her ways, Chalce decided to take a stand against Spinel. She even decided to leave the Explorers and go back to teaching in [[HZ136]], as she wanted to start her life over.

Among the members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, Chalce appears to clash most often with [[Dot]], confronting her several times, including intellectually, this began during the battle against {{TP|Lucius|Rayquaza}} in ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'' and extended throughout and after the period in which Dot was present at [[Tera Training]].
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===Pokémon===
As seen so far, Chalce appears to specialize in {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.

This listing is of Chalce's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{aniseries|HZ}}:
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Chalce
|pkmn=Medicham
|mega=yes
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Psychic
|img=Chalce Medicham.png
|cap=Chalce's Medicham
|img2=Chalce Mega Medicham.png
|cap2=Chalce's Mega Medicham
|epnum=HZ027
|epname=As Long as I'm with My Friends
|vajp=Arisa Shida
|vaen=Emily Bauer Jenness
|desc={{p|Medicham}} is Chalce's first known Pokémon, as well as her main partner and battling Pokémon. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]], although, according to [[Sidian]], in a weaker state due to the constant use of [[Strong Sphere]] having weakened their bond.

Like its Trainer, Medicham has a calm and reserved personality and prefers to battle strategically, using its psychic powers to predict its opponent's moves and then counterattacking. Out of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], Medicham was often pitted against [[Dot's Quaxwell]], even as a {{p|Quaxly}}.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Medicham was used against [[Dot's Tinkaton]]. This time, Chalce used a [[Strong Sphere]] on it, boosting its power and speed, but turning its battle style into a more head-on approach. Medicham was eventually defeated in a single hit once Tinkaton learned {{m|Gigaton Hammer}}.

It Mega Evolved for the first time in [[HZ130]], during a battle against [[Hamber]]. Initially, it had been paired with [[Coral]]'s {{p|Glalie}} and [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}}, and the three of them were exposed to Strong Spheres, but Hamber still managed to keep the upper hand for the majority of the battle and defeated Glalie and Garganacl once he revealed his {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}}. At this moment, Chalce Mega Evolved Medicham, giving it the necessary power boost to defeat its opponent, but leaving it heavily exhausted.

In [[HZ133]], Medicham Mega Evolved alongside Coral's Glalie and Sidian's {{p|Aerodactyl}} against [[Roy]], [[Ult]], and [[Friede]]'s own Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The battle continued in the [[HZ134|following episode]], and ended as a win for the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] after Coral ordered her Mega Glalie to use a {{a|Refrigerate}}-boosted {{m|Self-Destruct}}. Despite this, Chalce refused to accept their loss and used a Strong Sphere on Medicham as a last-ditch effort, but it was then quickly defeated by Roy's Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} Z.

Medicham's known moves are {{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Calm Mind}}, {{m|Stored Power}}, and {{m|Axe Kick}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Chalce
|pkmn=Xatu
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|img=Chalce Xatu.png
|gender=female
|epnum=HZ066
|epname=Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Xatu}} is Chalce's second known Pokémon. She is often used to {{m|Teleport}} Chalce away from the scene, allowing her to escape.

In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Xatu was paired with Medicham, [[Indi]]'s {{p|Drapion}}, and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Scolipede}} to battle against [[Dot]] and [[Penny]] at the [[Exceed]] Museum. After capturing Dot's {{p|Gimmighoul}} and keeping it hostage, Chalce was able to lead Dot away and separate her from Penny. In the ensuing battle, Xatu managed to trick [[Dot's Quaxwell]] into attacking {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}} by using Teleport at the right moment and even hindered Tinkaton's attack power by using {{m|Power Swap}}, but Dot managed to flee once her Gimmighoul evolved into {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}.

Xatu's known moves are {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Night Shade}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Power Swap}}, and {{m|Air Slash}}.}}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lucius
|pkmn=Arboliva
|main=yes
|type1=Grass
|type2=Normal
|img=Chalce Arboliva.png
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|vajp=Ayane Sakura
|vaen=Alejandra Reynoso
|desc=In [[HZ125]], Chalce used a [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere]] on [[Lucius]]'s {{p|Arboliva}}, pitting it against [[Dot]]'s [[party]]. After it was defeated, Chalce used another Super Strong Sphere on it under [[Spinel]]'s orders, but the Explorers were thwarted through the combined efforts of the [[White Zygarde]] and [[Pagogo]].
}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Chalce Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{medicine color light}}|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|ja=舞羽美海 ''Mimi Maihane''
|en=[[List of English voice actors|Shara Kirby]]
|ar=جيهان ملا ''Jihan Malla''
|fi=Tuuli Paju
|de=Helene Schmitt
|nl=Riomi Tindal([[HZ006]]-[[HZ045]]) Sarah-Jane Wijdenbosch([[HZ046]]-present)
|it=Laura Cherubelli
|pt_br=Maju Helman
|es_la=Georgina Sánchez
|es_eu=María Blanco
|pl=Sylwia Achu
|no=Hedda Emilie Østrem
|fr_eu=Célia Torrens
|he=ליאור נמני ''Lior Nemni''
|th=ณัฐฌา ใบขุนทด
}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{medicine color dark}}; background: #{{medicine color light}};"| [[File:Chalce anime.png|x300px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{medicine color dark}}; background: #{{medicine color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Chalce Second Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x300px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{medicine color dark}}; background: #{{medicine color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Young Chalce Concept Artwork.png|x300pxpx]]
|-
|Art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art of Chalce's second outfit
|Concept art of Chalce as a schoolteacher
|}
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====Eyecatch====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Chalce Medicham.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Chalce Medicham Xatu.png|x150px]]
|-
|}

====Other====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{medicine color dark}}; background: #{{medicine color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:HZ Chalce expression sheet.png|x300px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{medicine color dark}}; background:#{{medicine color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:HZ New Years Eve 2023.jpg|x300px]]
|-
|Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Artwork from "Happy New Year 2024"
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Explorers HZM.png|thumb|170px|Chalce in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Chalce briefly appeared in a flashback in [[HZM03]].
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==Trivia==
* In the official {{pmin|Brazil}}ian site, Chalce's {{p|Medicham}} is referred to as female.<ref>https://horizons.pokemon.com/pt-br/</ref>
* In the preview for episode [[HZ130]], Chalce revealed that her favorite food is {{wp|Mitarashi dango}}.
* When [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] her {{p|Medicham}}, Chalce uses the phrase (Japanese: '''学びに潜れ悟りの中へ！''' ''Immerse yourself in learning and head towards enlightenment!'').

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:3px solid #{{white color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{medicine color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{medicine color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{medicine color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| アゲート ''Agate''
| From ''{{wp|agate}}''
|-
| English, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Chalce
| From ''{{wp|chalcedony}}''
|-
| German
| Chalisa Agate<ref group=n name=S26>[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|Pokémon Horizons: The Series]] first season Netflix credits</ref>
| From ''Chalcedon'' (chalcedony) Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| European Spanish
| Calce
| From ''calcedonia'' (chalcedony)
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Calci
| From ''calcedonia'' (chalcedony)
|-
| French
| Calcé
| From ''calcédoine'' (chalcedony)
|-
| Italian
| Donia
| From ''calcedonio'' (chalcedony)
|-
| Korean
| 어게이트 ''Agate''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 艾嘉特 ''Àijiātè''
| rowspan="3" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 艾嘉特 ''Ngaaihgādahk''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 阿盖特 ''Āgàitè''
|-
| rowspan="2" | Brazilian Portuguese
| Chalce<ref group=n>Official site, Pokémon Horizons second season Netflix credits</ref>
| Same as her English name
|-
| Dônia<ref group=n name=S26 />
| From ''calcedônia'' (chalcedony)
|-
| European Portuguese
| Ágata
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Thai
| อาเกต ''Aket''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
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''Chive''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:3px solid #{{white color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{medicine color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{medicine color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{medicine color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| アゲパン ''Agepan''
| From 揚げパン ''agepan'' (a type of deep-fried bread) and アゲート ''Agate'' (Chalce)
|-
| English
| Chive
| From ''{{wp|chive}}'' and ''Chalce''
|-
| German
| Chorizo
| From ''{{wp|Chorizo}}'' and ''Chalisa'' (Chalce)
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish
| Calabaza
| From ''calabaza'' (pumpkin) and ''Calce'' / ''Calci'' (Chalce)
|-
| French
| Salsifis
| From ''salsifis'' ({{wp|salsify}}) and ''Calcé'' (Chalce)
|-
| Italian
| Macedonia Fandonia
| From ''macedonia'' (fruit salad) and ''Donia'' (Chalce) Form ''fandonia'' (humbug) and ''Donia'' (Chalce)
|-
| Korean
| 바게트 ''Baguette''
| From ''{{wp|baguette}}'' and 어게이트 ''Agate'' (Chalce)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 艾嘉派 ''Àijiāpài''
| From 艾嘉特 ''Àijiātè'' (Chalce) and 派 ''pài'' (pie)
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 艾嘉包 ''Ngaaihgābāau''
| From 艾嘉特 ''Ngaaihgādahk'' (Chalce) and 包 ''bāau'' (bun)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Charmosa
| From ''charmosa'' (charming), ''Chalce'', and possibly ''chá'' (tea)
|-
| European Portuguese
| Caçú
| From ''caçu'' (a fruit from Brazil)
|-
| Finnish
| Pähkinä
| From ''pähkinä'' (nut)
|-
| Norwegian
| Muffens
| From ''muffins'' (muffin)
|-
| Polish
| Śliwa Złośliwa
| From ''śliwka'' (plum) From ''śliwka'' (plum) and ''złośliwa'' (malicious)
|}
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===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
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Indi

2026-05-01T19:24:36Z

GougingFire:

{{Character Infobox
|color={{black color}}
|corecolor=4b89f6
|bordercolor=4b89f6
|text=FFF
|name=Indi
|jname=インディ
|tmname=Indi
|image=Indi anime.png|25px|size=100px
|caption=Indi
|gender=Male
|hair=Black and blue
|eyes=Olive
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown

}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color=4b89f6
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''
|enva=John Patneaude
|jpva=Junta Terashima
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color=4b89f6
|member=[[Explorers]]
|rank=Unknown
}}
|}
'''Indi''' (Japanese: '''インディ''' ''Indi'') is a recurring antagonist who first appeared in ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''. He is a member of the [[Explorers]] and is commonly seen at [[Rubina]]'s side.

==History==
[[File:Indi and Rubina.png|250px|thumb|left|Indi and Rubina battling together]]
Indi debuted in ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', alongside [[Rubina]]. During an argument between [[Karna]] and a pair of [[Exceed]] subordinates, they intervened in order to convince Karna to deliver the [[Strong Sphere]] parts. However, they soon found out [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] being there and immediately engaged in battle against them, [[Dot]], and [[Ult]], using their Strong Spheres to power up their {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. The battle properly started in the [[HZ100|next episode]], where they ended up being defeated after their opponents discovered the pattern behind the Tauros's attacks. After retreating, they reported back to [[Spinel]].

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', Indi and Rubina spotted {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}} trying to trade a [[Dusk Ball]] housing a powerful Pokémon for a Strong Sphere. Indi was seemingly about to accept the offer, only for Ult to show up, declaring himself as the Dusk Ball's owner. Recognizing him as a Rising Volt Tackler, they put away the Dusk Ball and prepared for battle, powering up their {{p|Darmanitan}} with their Strong Spheres. They managed to overpower Ult in numbers and raw strength, but Ult managed to still win once his {{p|Dragonite}} emerged from the Dusk Ball, reacting with its Trainer's willingness to fight for others, forcing Rubina and Indi to retreat. In the [[HZ107|next episode]], Indi and Rubina fought against Ult and Roy, this time with each other's Darmanitan in their {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}. Due to the assistance of a {{p|Rabsca}} army, they managed to keep the upper hand for the majority of the battle, only to lose once more as Ult's Dragonite reappeared and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] alongside [[Roy's Lucario]].

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', Indi and Rubina confronted Liko, Roy, and Ult at an Exceed distribution center. In the [[HZ110|following episode]], they used Super Strong Spheres, an upgraded form of the Strong Sphere, to strengthen the captured Six Heroes and force them to battle Liko and her friends. In the [[HZ111|following episode]], Amethio arrived to help battle the rampaging heroes. Despite their combined strength, Liko and the others eventually suffered a total defeat. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Indi managed to intercept an invasion of Dot and [[Penny]] at the Exceed Museum along with [[Rubina]] and [[Chalce]]. After a battle against the two Trainers' Pokémon, Chalce managed to separate Dot from her friend and leave the rest to him and Rubina. However, Penny and her {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Jolteon}} defeated Indi's {{p|Drapion}} and Rubina's {{p|Scolipede}} before Dot and Penny escaped with the Laquium data thanks to her newly-evolved {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}.

In [[HZ124]], the younger Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio infiltrated the [[Explorers HQ]] to rescue the captured Six Heroes. Indi and Rubina battled Liko and Amethio to prevent them from entering the building, using Super Strong Spheres to empower their {{p|Salamence}}. They were eventually defeated after Liko's {{p|Charcadet}} evolved into {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} and learned {{m|Armor Cannon}}.

In the [[HZ125|following episode]], Spinel lured Liko's group into a trap where each of them was isolated into a room containing an Explorers member and one of the Six Heroes. Indi battled Amethio with {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}, but it eventually lost when {{TP|Amethio|Zygarde}} used the speed of its 10% Forme to overwhelm Lapras before fainting it with {{m|Core Enforcer}}. Once each of the Six Heroes was taken out, [[Pagogo]] used its purifying power to cure them of the Laquium's effects. Liko and her friends escaped with the Six Heroes, but unbeknownst to them, Spinel recorded their encounter and manipulated the events to make the Rising Volt Tacklers appear as the villains. He used this to force the Rising Volt Tacklers into hiding from the public and advertise the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ133]], Indi and Rubina confronted Dot, {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] on [[Mount Pericarp]]. They revealed that they were aware of the Rising Volt Tacklers' plan to purify the Laquium Core using the power of Pokémon with eighteen different Tera Types. In order to prevent the plan's success, Indi and Rubina tried to faint some of the chosen Tera Type Pokémon, only for [[Hamber]] to step in and assist Dot's group. Once their Pokémon were defeated, Indi and Rubina were forced to flee. In the [[HZ134|following episode]], Indi, Rubina, and Spinel greeted the Rising Volt Tacklers at [[Laqua]]'s summit.

In [[HZ135]], Indi, Rubina, and some Grunts used their Pokémon to stop the Rising Volt Tacklers from completing the ritual to purify the Laquium Core. They successfully took out Penny's Sylveon, only for Coral, Sidian, and Chalce to appear and reveal that they were no longer working for Spinel. Coral sent out Screamypuff, her {{p|Scream Tail}}, and had it take Sylveon's place as the {{type|Fairy}} user. Refusing to let his machinations be ruined, Spinel fused with the Laquium itself, causing the Core to rise from the earth. Indi and Rubina were forced to watch in horror as the Core began attacking anyone it perceived as a threat.

In [[HZ136]], Indi and Rubina watched as Spinel became despondent over the loss of the Laquium Core and being defeated by Liko and her Meowscarada. When Umbreon abandons Spinel because of his actions, Indi and Rubina are unsure of what to do. What happened to Indi and Rubina specifically after the truth is exposed and Spinel is arrested for his crimes is unknown.

==Character==
Indi has a stoic personality and is quite cold and calculating. Due to their use of [[Strong Sphere]]s, both he and [[Rubina]] battle without issuing actual instructions to their Pokémon, instead making them rely on their natural instincts, which makes battling against them hard to predict at times. As seen in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', he is quite selective with the colors of the Pokémon he uses and is willing to swap Pokémon if it better fits his color scheme.

In [[HZ124]], he is shown to be arrogant and ignorant to the condition of his Pokémon as he was ignorant about the state of his {{p|Salamence}} saying that the Strong Sphere guarantees victory even after being proven wrong multiple times. Despite his cold and stoic personality, Indi is loyal to [[Spinel]] and follows his orders without question. He becomes shocked seeing his despondent behavior in [[HZ136]] as Umbreon abandons him and is unsure about what to do. In [[HZ133]], he is shown to use underhanded tactics to take down his opponent such as using {{m|Destiny Bond}} and {{m|Curse}}.

==Pokémon==
===In rotation===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Indi
|pkmn=Tauros
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Water
|img=Indi Tauros.png
|gender=male
|epnum=HZ099
|epname=Orla, Grounded
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{form|Tauros|Aqua Breed}} {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}} is Indi's first known Pokémon. In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', he and [[Rubina]]'s {{form|Tauros|Blaze Breed}} Paldean Tauros battled against [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]], only to be defeated.

Tauros's only known move is {{m|Raging Bull}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Indi
|pkmn=Darmanitan
|type1=Ice
|img=Indi Darmanitan.png
|img2=Indi Darmanitan Zen Mode.png
|epnum=HZ106
|epname=The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=
|desc={{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Darmanitan}} is Indi's second known Pokémon. In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', it battled alongside [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Darmanitan}} against [[Ult]] and {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}}, only to be defeated when Ult's {{p|Dragonite}} came out of its [[Dusk Ball]]. In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', it was used by Rubina to battle against Ult and [[Roy]], this time in its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}, but ended up being defeated by Ult's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Dragonite and Roy's Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}.

Darmanitan's known moves are {{m|Icicle Crash}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Zen Mode}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Indi
|pkmn=Drapion
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=Rubina Scolipede Indi Drapion.png
|epnum=HZ120
|epname=Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Drapion}} is Indi's third known Pokémon. It was used to battle against [[Penny]] and her {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Sylveon}} and battled alongside [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Scolipede}}, only to be defeated.

Drapion's only known move is {{m|Cross Poison}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Indi
|pkmn=Salamence
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Indi Rubina Salamence.png
|epnum=HZ124
|epname=
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Salamence}} is Indi's fourth known Pokémon. He used it to battle Liko and Amethio alongside Rubina's Salamence. It battled against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] and [[Liko's Charcadet]]. It was defeated after Charcadet evolved into {{p|Armarouge}}.

Salamence's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and {{m|Dragon Dance}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Indi
|pkmn=Cofagrigus (×6)
|type1=Ghost
|img=Indi Cofagrigus.png
|epnum=HZ133
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Indi owns six {{p|Cofagrigus}}. He used them alongside [[Rubina]]'s six {{p|Runerigus}} to battle the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], to prevent them from reaching [[Laqua]].

Cofagrigus's known moves are {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Destiny Bond}}, and {{m|Curse}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Indi
|pkmn=Electrode
|shiny=yes
|type1=Electric
|img=Indi Rubina Electrode.png
|epnum=HZ135
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Indi owns a {{Shiny}} {{p|Electrode}}. It was used alongside [[Rubina]]'s Electrode to stop the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] from getting rid of the [[Laquium]] by using {{m|Explosion}}. [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} was able to minimize the damage the Explosion caused but was defeated herself.

Electrode's only known move is {{m|Explosion}}.}}

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Darmanitan
|type1=Fire
|img=Rubina Darmanitan.png
|img2=Rubina Darmanitan Zen Mode.png
|epnum=HZ106
|epname=The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open
|vajp=Masaki Kobori
|vaen=
|desc=Indi used [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Darmanitan}} in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'' during their battle against [[Ult]] and [[Roy]]. At the very start of the battle, it transformed into its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}. Darmanitan was able to shrug off attacks due to its physical resistance and assisted its teammate by using {{m|Psychic}} on it, allowing it to move unimpeded by {{m|Gravity}} and overpower its opponents. At the end, however, it was defeated by Ult's {{me|Dragonite}} and Roy's Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}.

Darmanitan's known moves are {{m|Fire Punch}} and {{m|Psychic}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Zen Mode}}.}}

===Other===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Indi
|pkmn=Rabsca (×4)
|type1=Bug
|type2=Psychic
|img=Explorers Rabsca.png
|cap=Indi's Rabsca
|epnum=HZ107
|epname=Friends as Two, Me and You
|desc=These {{p|Rabsca}} were used by Indi and Rubina as part of a strategy to impede [[Roy]] and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon's movements. They were quickly defeated by [[Ult]]'s {{me|Dragonite}}. It is unknown whether these Pokémon actually belong to the duo or are part of the Pokémon at the [[Explorers]]'s base.

All four Rabsca know the move {{m|Gravity}}, with one of them also knowing {{m|Revival Blessing}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Arboliva, Moltres, Lapras, Kleavor, and Gouging Fire
|type1=Bronze
|img=Super Strong Sphere Six Heroes.png
|cap=Lucius's Arboliva, Moltres, Lapras, Kleavor, and Gouging Fire in HZ110
|img2=Indi Lapras.png
|cap2=Lucius's Lapras in HZ125
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|main=Six Heroes
|desc=In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Indi and Rubina used [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Spheres]] on the members of the Six Heroes the [[Explorers]] had captured and forced them to fight the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In [[HZ125]], Indi used a [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere]] on [[Lucius]]'s {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}, pitting her against [[Amethio]] and the [[White Zygarde]]. After it was defeated, Indi used another Super Strong Sphere on it under [[Spinel]]'s orders, but the Explorers were thwarted through the combined efforts of the White Zygarde and [[Pagogo]].
}}

===Traveling with===
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Indi Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|ja=寺島惇太 ''Junta Terashima''
|en=John Patneaude
|fi=Vili Orava
|he=גיא זיידמן ''Guy Seideman''
|nl=Roben Mitchell
|pt_br=Pedro Maia
|es_la=Miguel de León
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:3px solid #{{fighting color}}; background:#{{water color light}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{water color light}}; overflow: hidden; width:80px"| [[File:Indi Concept Artwork.png|300px]]
|-
| Indi’s concept artwork <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_pr/status/1933766351602266402?s=61&t=xKtdVidcKfgZ6A5yGeT6RA</ref>
|}

==Trivia==
* Indi mostly uses blue Pokémon, so when he used [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Darmanitan}}, it changed to its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}} to match that color.
** Even though they used Pokémon of the same species in some battles and different Pokémon in others, in every battle the Pokémon they used had a type in common (Fighting for Paldean Tauros; Fire for Darmanitan; Poison for Drapion and Scolipede; Dragon and Flying for Salamence; Ghost for Cofagrigus and Runerigus; Electric for Electrode).
* Indi and Rubina are tied for owning the most Pokémon of any character introduced in {{aniseries|HZ}}, with eleven each.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #4b89f6"
|-
! style="background:#4b89f6; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#4b89f6; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#4b89f6; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| インディ ''Indi''
| From インディコライト ''{{wp|Elbaite#Elbaite_varieties|indicolite}}'' (blue variety of {{wp|tourmaline}})
|-
| English, German, Latin American Spanish, Italian, French, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish
| Indi
| From his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 인디 ''Indi''
| From 인디코라이트 ''indicolite''
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Explorers}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|black|water}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with Shiny Pokémon]]

[[de:Indy]]
[[es:Indi]]
[[fr:Indi]]
[[ja:インディ]]
[[zh:因迪]]

Rubina

2026-05-01T19:24:32Z

GougingFire:

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{{Character Infobox
|color={{black color}}
|corecolor=e95762
|bordercolor=e95762
|text=FFF
|name=Rubina
|jname=ルーベラ
|tmname=Rubella
|image=Rubina anime.png|25px|size=100px
|caption=Rubina
|gender=Female
|hair=Black and red
|eyes=Yellow
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown

}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color=e95762
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''
|enva=Erica Lindbeck
|jpva=Robin Yoshino
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color=e95762
|member=[[Explorers]]
|rank=Unknown
}}
|}
'''Rubina''' (Japanese: '''ルーベラ''' ''Rubella'') is a recurring antagonist who first appeared in ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''. She is a member of the [[Explorers]] and is commonly seen at [[Indi]]'s side.

==History==
[[File:Indi and Rubina.png|250px|thumb|left|Indi and Rubina battling together]]
Rubina debuted in ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', alongside [[Indi]]. During an argument between [[Karna]] and a pair of [[Exceed]] subordinates, they intervened in order to convince Karna to deliver the [[Strong Sphere]] parts. However, they soon found out [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] being there and immediately engaged in battle against them, [[Dot]], and [[Ult]], using their Strong Spheres to power up their {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. The battle properly started in the [[HZ100|next episode]], where they ended up being defeated after their opponents discovered the pattern behind the Tauros's attacks. After retreating, they reported back to [[Spinel]].

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', Rubina and Indi spotted {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}} trying to trade a [[Dusk Ball]] housing a powerful Pokémon for a Strong Sphere and were seemingly about to accept the offer, only for Ult to show up, declaring himself as the Dusk Ball's owner. Recognizing him as a Rising Volt Tackler, Rubina put away the Dusk Ball, and the Explorer duo prepared for battle, powering up their {{p|Darmanitan}} with their Strong Spheres. They managed to overpower Ult in numbers and raw strength, but Ult managed to still win once his {{p|Dragonite}} emerged from the Dusk Ball, reacting with its Trainer's willingness to fight for others, forcing Rubina and Indi to retreat. In the [[HZ107|next episode]], Rubina and Indi fought against Ult and Roy, this time with each other's Darmanitan in their {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}. Due to the assistance of a {{p|Rabsca}} army, they managed to keep the upper hand for the majority of the battle, only to lose once more as Ult's Dragonite reappeared and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] alongside [[Roy's Lucario]].

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', Rubina and Indi confronted Liko, Roy, and Ult at an Exceed distribution center. In the [[HZ110|following episode]], they used Super Strong Spheres, an upgraded form of the Strong Sphere, to strengthen the captured Six Heroes and force them to battle Liko and her friends. In the [[HZ111|following episode]], Amethio arrived to help battle the rampaging heroes. Despite their combined strength, Liko and the others eventually suffered a total defeat. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Rubina managed to intercept an invasion of Dot and [[Penny]] at the Exceed Museum along with [[Indi]] and [[Chalce]]. After a battle against the two Trainers' Pokémon, Chalce managed to separate Dot from her friend and leave the rest to her and Indi. However, Penny and her {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Jolteon}} defeated Rubina's {{p|Scolipede}} and Indi's {{p|Drapion}} before Dot and Penny escaped with the Laquium data thanks to her newly evolved {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}.

In [[HZ124]], the younger Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio infiltrated the [[Explorers HQ]] to rescue the captured Six Heroes. Rubina and Indi battled Liko and Amethio to prevent them from entering the building, using Super Strong Spheres to empower their {{p|Salamence}}. They were eventually defeated after Liko's {{p|Charcadet}} evolved into {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} and learned {{m|Armor Cannon}}.

In the [[HZ125|following episode]], Spinel lured Liko's group into a trap where each of them was isolated into a room containing an Explorers member and one of the Six Heroes. Rubina battled with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, but it eventually lost when Ult Mega Evolved his {{p|Dragonite}} then had it use {{m|Twister}} to send it crashing into its cage. Once each of the Six Heroes was taken out, [[Pagogo]] used its purifying power to cure them of the Laquium's effects. Liko and her friends escaped with the Six Heroes, but unbeknownst to them, Spinel recorded their encounter and manipulated the events to make the Rising Volt Tacklers appear as the villains. He used this to force the Rising Volt Tacklers into hiding from the public and advertise the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ133]], Rubina and Indi confronted Dot, {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] on [[Mount Pericarp]]. They revealed that they were aware of the Rising Volt Tacklers' plan to purify the Laquium Core using the power of Pokémon with eighteen different Tera Types. In order to prevent the plan's success, Rubina and Indi tried to faint some of the chosen Tera Type Pokémon, only for [[Hamber]] to step in and assist Dot's group. Once their Pokémon were defeated, Rubina and Indi were forced to flee. In the [[HZ134|following episode]], Rubina, Indi, and Spinel greeted the Rising Volt Tacklers at [[Laqua]]'s summit.

In [[HZ135]], Rubina, Indi, and and some Grunts used their Pokémon to stop the Rising Volt Tacklers from completing the ritual to purify the Laquium Core. They successfully took out Penny's Sylveon, only for Coral, Sidian, and Chalce to appear and reveal that they were no longer working for Spinel. Coral sent out Screamypuff, her {{p|Scream Tail}}, and had it take Sylveon's place as the {{type|Fairy}} user. Refusing to let his machinations be ruined, Spinel fused with the Laquium itself, causing the Core to rise from the earth. Rubina and Indi were forced to watch in horror as the Core began attacking anyone it perceived as a threat.

In [[HZ136]], Rubina and Indi watched as Spinel became despondent over the loss of the Laquium Core and being defeated by Liko and her Meowscarada. When Umbreon abandons Spinel because of his actions, Rubina and Indi are unsure of what to do. What happened to Rubina and Indi specifically after the truth is exposed and Spinel is arrested for his crimes is unknown.

==Character==
Rubina has a stoic personality and is quite cold and calculating. Due to their use of [[Strong Sphere]]s, both she and [[Indi]] battle without issuing actual instructions to their Pokémon, instead making them rely on their natural instincts, which makes battling against them hard to predict at times.

In [[HZ124]], she is shown to be arrogant and ignorant to the condition of her Pokémon as she was ignorant about the state of her {{p|Salamence}}, saying that she didn't care about its current state, fully believing using a Strong Sphere guarantees victory even after being proven wrong multiple times. Despite her cold and stoic personality, Rubina is loyal to [[Spinel]] and follows his orders without question being. She becomes shocked seeing his despondent behavior in [[HZ136]] as Umbreon abandons him and is unsure about what to do. In [[HZ133]], she is shown to use underhanded tactics to take down her opponent such as using {{m|Destiny Bond}} and {{m|Curse}}.

==Pokémon==
===In rotation===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Tauros
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Fire
|img=Rubina Tauros.png
|gender=male
|epnum=HZ099
|epname=Orla, Grounded
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{form|Tauros|Blaze Breed}} {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}} is Rubina's first known Pokémon. In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', he and [[Indi]]'s {{form|Tauros|Aqua Breed}} Paldean Tauros battled against [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]], only to be defeated.

Tauros's only known move is {{m|Raging Bull}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Darmanitan
|type1=Fire
|img=Rubina Darmanitan.png
|img2=Rubina Darmanitan Zen Mode.png
|epnum=HZ106
|epname=The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open
|vajp=Masaki Kobori
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Darmanitan}} is Rubina's second known Pokémon. In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', it battled alongside [[Indi]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan against [[Ult]] and {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}}, only to be defeated when Ult's {{p|Dragonite}} came out of its [[Dusk Ball]]. In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', it was used by Indi to battle against Ult and [[Roy]], this time in its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}, but ended up being defeated by Ult's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Dragonite and Roy's Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}.

Darmanitan's known moves are {{m|Fire Punch}} and {{m|Psychic}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Zen Mode}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Scolipede
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Rubina Scolipede Indi Drapion.png
|epnum=HZ120
|epname=Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Scolipede}} is Rubina's third known Pokémon. It was used to battle against [[Penny]] and her {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Sylveon}} and battled alongside [[Indi]]'s {{p|Drapion}}, only to be defeated.

Scolipede's known moves are {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Poison Jab}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Salamence
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Indi Rubina Salamence.png
|epnum=HZ124
|epname=
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Salamence}} is Rubina's fourth known Pokémon. She used it to battle Liko and Amethio alongside Indi's Salamence. It battled against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] and [[Liko's Charcadet]]. It was defeated after Charcadet evolved into {{p|Armarouge}}.

Salamence's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Outrage}}, and {{m|Dragon Dance}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Runerigus (×6)
|type1=Ground
|type2=Ghost
|img=Rubina Runerigus.png
|epnum=HZ133
|epname=
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc=Rubina owns six {{p|Runerigus}}. She used them alongside [[Indi]]'s six {{p|Cofagrigus}} to battle the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], to prevent them from reaching [[Laqua]].

Runerigus's known moves are {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Destiny Bond}}, and {{m|Curse}}, with one of them also knowing {{m|Mean Look}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Electrode
|type1=Electric
|img=Indi Rubina Electrode.png
|epnum=HZ135
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Rubina owns an {{p|Electrode}}. It was used alongside [[Indi]]'s {{Shiny}} Electrode to stop the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] from getting rid of the [[Laquium]] by using {{m|Explosion}}. [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} was able to minimize the damage the Explosion caused but was defeated herself.

Electrode's only known move is {{m|Explosion}}.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Rubina Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Indi
|pkmn=Darmanitan
|type1=Ice
|img=Indi Darmanitan.png
|img2=Indi Darmanitan Zen Mode.png
|epnum=HZ106
|epname=The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=
|desc=Rubina used [[Indi]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Darmanitan}} in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'' during their battle against [[Ult]] and [[Roy]]. At the very start of the battle, it transformed into its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}. With its movement speed unimpeded due to its teammate's {{m|Psychic}}, Darmanitan was able to overpower its opponents as they were slowed down by {{m|Gravity}}. At the end, however, it was defeated by Ult's {{me|Dragonite}} and Roy's Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}.

Darmanitan's known moves are {{m|Icicle Crash}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Zen Mode}}.}}

===Other===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Rabsca (×4)
|type1=Bug
|type2=Psychic
|img=Explorers Rabsca.png
|cap=Rubina's Rabsca
|epnum=HZ107
|epname=Friends as Two, Me and You
|desc=These {{p|Rabsca}} were used by Indi and Rubina as part of a strategy to impede [[Roy]] and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon's movements. They were quickly defeated by [[Ult]]'s {{me|Dragonite}}. It is unknown whether these Pokémon actually belong to the duo or are part of the Pokémon at the [[Explorers]]'s base.

All four Rabsca know the move {{m|Gravity}}, with one of them also knowing {{m|Revival Blessing}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Arboliva, Moltres, Lapras, Kleavor, and Gouging Fire
|type1=Bronze
|img=Super Strong Sphere Six Heroes.png
|cap=Lucius's Arboliva, Moltres, Lapras, Kleavor, and Gouging Fire in HZ110
|img2=Rubina Gouging Fire.png
|cap2=Lucius's Gouging Fire in HZ125
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|main=Six Heroes
|desc=In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Indi and Rubina used [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Spheres]] on the members of the Six Heroes the [[Explorers]] had captured and forced them to fight the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In [[HZ125]], Rubina used a [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere]] on [[Lucius]]'s {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, pitting it against [[Ult]] and his {{p|Dragonite}}. After it was defeated, Rubina used another Super Strong Sphere on it under [[Spinel]]'s orders, but the Explorers were thwarted through the combined efforts of the [[White Zygarde]] and [[Pagogo]].
}}


==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{fire color light}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja=由野ロビン ''Robin Yoshino''
|pt_br=Ana Garcia
|eng=Erica Lindbeck
|fi=Eeva Markkinen
|he=לורן סביר ''Lauren Savir''
|nl=Roos van der Waerden
|es_la=Xanat Martínez
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:3px solid #{{spicy color}}; background:#{{spicy color light}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{fire color}}; overflow: hidden; width:80px"| [[File:Rubina Concept Artwork.png|300px]]
|-
| Rubina’s concept artwork <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_pr/status/1933766351602266402?s=61&t=xKtdVidcKfgZ6A5yGeT6RA</ref>
|}

==Trivia==
* Rubina mostly uses red Pokémon, so when she used [[Indi]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{P|Darmanitan}}, it changed to its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}} to match that color.
** Even though they used Pokémon of the same species in some battles and different Pokémon in others, in every battle the Pokémon they used had a type in common (Fighting for Paldean Tauros; Fire for Darmanitan; Poison for Drapion and Scolipede; Dragon and Flying for Salamence; Ghost for Cofagrigus and Runerigus; Electric for Electrode).
* Rubina and Indi are tied for owning the most Pokémon of any character introduced in {{aniseries|HZ}}, with eleven each.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #e95762"
|-
! style="background:#e95762; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#e95762; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#e95762; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ルーベラ ''Rubella''
| From ルーベライト ''{{wp|rubellite}}'' (red variety of {{wp|tourmaline}})
|-
| English, German, Latin American Spanish, Italian, French, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish
| Rubina
| Similar to her Japanese name and ''{{wp|ruby}}''
|-
| Korean
| 루벨라 ''Rubella''
| From 루벨라이트 ''rubellite''
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Explorers}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|black|fire}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Female characters]]

[[de:Rubina (Animecharakter)]]
[[es:Rubina]]
[[fr:Rubina]]
[[ja:ルーベラ]]
[[zh:露贝拉]]

Laqua

2026-05-01T19:16:58Z

GougingFire:

{{AnimeLocationInfobox
|name=Laqua
|characters=ラクア
|japanese=Laqua
|image=Mount Pericarp Laqua.png
|imagesize=250px
|caption=Laqua atop [[Mount Pericarp]]
|region=Unknown
|epicode=HZ075
|episode=The Wonders of the World!
|colorscheme=Paldea
}}

'''Laqua''' (Japanese: '''ラクア''' ''Laqua'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive location in the [[Pokémon world]]. It is a mysterious Pokémon paradise told in fairytales and also the only place where the [[Laquium]] crystals can be found. It is located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], the "place where the land meets the sky".

As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Laqua's existence has become publicly known thanks to media manipulation orchestrated by [[Spinel]].

==History==
===Pre-series===
At some point in the past, a meteorite fell from space and crashed on the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], creating a huge crater where a special chemical reaction occurred, creating Laquium. Thanks to the energy generated by the Laquium, the bountiful environment of Laqua was eventually created. Overtime, fairytales started being told about Laqua, being known as the "Pokémon paradise".
[[File:Laqua Pidgeotto.png|250px|thumb|left|The [[Explorers]] travelling through Laqua]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, the [[Explorers]] [[Lucius]], [[Gibeon]], and [[Rystal]] had the goal to reach the Pokémon paradise named Laqua. After a long journey, the trio reached the Laqua, a beautiful paradise where all Pokémon, even [[Legendary Pokémon]], lived peacefully. Wondering how such a prosperous environment was created, they explored further in and discovered some pink crystals known as Laquium, which stimulated the growth of the plants around it, so much actually that it started devastating the land.
[[File:Pagogo seals Laqua.png|250px|thumb|right|[[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] sealing the [[Laquium]] in a giant barrier]]
Lucius and Rystal then decided to leave Laqua, worried that the crystal could influence them. However, Gibeon disagreed and started using his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] to dig the crystals out, fascinated by their powers, but the crystals started to expand and spread its mist around, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go feral. Fearing they might bring the destruction of the world, Lucius called to his Six Heroes to stop it and even Gibeon's Zygarde tried to help. Gibeon fell into a crack created by the crystals, but Lucius and Rystal refused to give up: in response, [[Pagogo]] changed into its {{Form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and passed some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes so all of them could seal the Laquium away inside a giant shield. Lucius remained trapped inside it, while Rystal was able to leave Laqua and raised their {{OBP|Layla|Horizons|daughter}} on her own.

After surviving his fall thanks to the monarch, Gibeon reformed the Explorers to return to Laqua and take control of the Laquium there. He had also established their headquarters on Mount Pericarp so they could observe Laqua.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
The [[Explorers]]' [[journey]] to Laqua inspired many legends of the "[[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]]" and his [[Six Heroes]] reaching a legendary "Pokémon paradise".

Laqua was first mentioned, albeit not by name, in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''. It was part of the book [[Alex]] wrote about Lucius, describing it as a paradise sought by the Ancient Adventurer and his Pokémon, which they ultimately found and lived happily together in.
[[File:Laqua Ancient Adventurer Book.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the [[Six Heroes]] in Laqua as depicted in [[Alex]]'s book]]
Laqua was briefly mentioned by Lucius in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'' in a vision created by the [[Pagogo|unnamed Pokémon]] in Liko's pendant, comforting his {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} before disappearing and leaving her wondering what it was.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', [[Diana]] revealed that Laqua is the name of the paradise that Lucius was looking for and that at some point {{an|Terapagos}} was with Lucius on this journey. It was implied that Terapagos may know where Laqua is located, as it jumped off the couch and headed towards the door after [[Liko]] mentioned the name, as if to go find it.

In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', Terapagos expressed its desire to find Laqua. Liko, understanding its feelings, brought the idea up to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. They agreed to embark on this mission, but in order to complete it, needed to seek out the rest of the Six Heroes, the six Pokémon that accompanied Lucius in his adventure.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', it was revealed that Lucius's Pokémon made a promise with him to reunite again and that Lucius became one with Laqua.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', it was revealed that the [[Explorers]]' goal is also to find Laqua.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', it was revealed that [[Gibeon]] wanted to go to Laqua in order to find more [[Laquium]], mysterious crystals that produce a pink mist similar to the mist seen in {{p|Terapagos}}'s vision. Additionally, he told [[Amethio]] that Terapagos was the key to the paradise's gate and that he should seize it once it "awakens".

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', [[Raifort]] mentioned that she had read about Laqua in a history book. According to legends, it was 100 days and 100 nights away from Paldea and covered in shades of pink. Over time, it became a legend and fell into oblivion.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|right|250px|The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountering the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', Liko explained to [[Briar]] that she wanted to know more about Terapagos because it was related to Lucius, the Six Heroes, and Laqua.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', after [[Rystal]] was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]], she told the story of the original Explorers, including their last adventure in Laqua, to the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]]. After the end of the story, [[Friede]] asked her where Laqua is, though she didn't know since Lucius's Rayquaza was the one who took them there. However, Friede was determined that they could find it on their own.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo showed a flashback of Rystal and Lucius ready to find Laqua after forming the Six Heroes. In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', after Rayquaza joined the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pagogo regained all of its power, a flashback showed Lucius, Gibeon, and Rystal, along with their Pokémon, ready to enter Laqua. Afterwards, the group returned to the [[Brave Olivine]] and started following Rayquaza and Pagogo to the paradise.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived at [[Pericarp Town]] as Rayquaza flew off to the top of the [[Mount Pericarp|mountain]]. In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede asked for information around town and learned that after the Explorers split up, the sun was blotted out, but after it reappeared, a [[Gibeon|long-haired scholar]] was found and treated by the {{OBP|matriarch|HZ084}}'s mother. After that, the group started making their way to Laqua, atop the mountain as Pagogo summoned each of the Six Heroes to aid them with the obstacles in their way.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ088.png|170px|thumb|left|[[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Amethio]] battling the [[White Zygarde]]]]
In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after the Rising Volt Tacklers reached Laqua, the Black Rayquaza returned to its Poké Ball to rest after flying for so long as the group began exploring the area. On the next day, they found the barrier that was used to seal the Laquium, completely covered in moss and rocks. The barrier was broken by Pagogo and Liko returned it to its Poké Ball to rest. This allowed Friede to go on ahead to make sure it was safe for the younger members. However, Friede and Liko, Roy and Dot were confronted by the Explorers. In the [[HZ086|next episode]], [[Chalce]], [[Sidian]], and [[Coral]] revealed to the trio that the they actually knew Laqua's location all along and established their headquarters on Pericarp Mountain to observe it. As the trios battled each other, Friede battled [[Spinel]], which ended with the victory of the Rising Volt Tacklers, however, this allowed Gibeon to reach the Laquium and spread out its mist.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon started digging out Laquium to reach its core underground. Amethio and the Rising Volt Tacklers tried to stop him, but he only did when the Laquium Zygarde dug out broke away, revealing Lucius, who was still alive inside of it. He explains the plan he made with Rayquaza and Zygarde to destroy the Laquium with the help of Pagogo and the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Gibeon refuses to allow it. The other Explorers start using machine to activate the Laquium core and Gibeon convinces Zygarde to fight for his sake one last time, Pagogo starts gathering the power of the Six Heroes into itself to purify the Laquium, while Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio face Gibeon.
[[File:Laqua locked.png|250px|thumb|Laqua after being locked down by [[Exceed]]]]
In ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', the quartet worked together to defeat Zygarde and after Liko's Floragato evolved into Meowscarada and dealt enough damage, Zygarde forfeitted the battle and abandoned Gibeon, giving the victory to the heroes now that Gibeon can't battle anymore. After his defeat, Pagogo was finally ready and flew above the Laquium alongside the Six Heroes before transforming into its Stellar Form. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally erased all Laquium in Laqua. After his defeat, Gibeon finally learns the errors of his way thanks to both Lucius and Amethio. Due to the lack of Laquium, both Lucius and Gibeon started vanishing, but they were able say goodbye to the others before leaving to the afterlife, where they'll be able to see Rystal again. After Gibeon's death, Spinel takes over as the new leader of the Explorers and uses his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except Rayquaza) to go berserk. The six started fighting each other, causing a great destruction to Laqua as a result, which forces the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio to escape. One year later, Spinel, who's now the leader of the Explorers and [[Exceed]] has completely taken over Laqua and lied to the public that the damage there was caused by the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In [[HZ133]], the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies return to Laqua to reach the Laquium core and have Pagogo destroy it along with all the remaining Laquium. In [[HZ134]], an all out battle with the Explorers occurred, with most of the Explorers admins and grunts ending up defeated, as well as the remaining wild Pokemon in the area being evacuated. In [[HZ135]], the final stages of the battle had commenced, all 18 Teratype Pokemon from the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies united to purge the Laquium core and rid the world of its danger. After Coral, Chalce and Sidian betrayed Spinel to stop his plans, in an act of recklessness and desperation Spinel merged with the Laquium core, causing the core to become a huge crystalline entity that attacked the alliance with countless Laquium crystals, whilst regenerating constantly from their attacks, causing the alliance's plans to go awry. Despite this, Liko and her allies refused to give up, determined to rid the world of the Laquium threat.

In [[HZ136|the next episode]], Pagoa and 18 Teratype Pokemon succeed in purifying the Laquium Core and Hamber orders the Explorers to fall back and leave Laqua, liberating it after a whole year. At dusk, the native Pokemon slowly started to return sensing the Laquium was gone, however, the environment was so badly damage that the possibility of the Pokemon living peacefully there once more will take time. Seeing this, Pagogo, the Six Heroes (sans Rayquaza) and White Zygarde decide to stay and rebuild Laqua.
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==Geography==
[[File:Laqua withered area.png|thumb|250px|right|The withered forest of Laqua]]
Laqua is a vast, beautiful land with a bountiful environment located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], known by the inhabitants of [[Pericarp Town]] as the "place where the land meets the sky", being so high up that many clouds and rainbows appear around it. Such appearance gave it the title of "Pokémon paradise". It is composed of a huge forest, mountain, and a grassy plain, with rivers, bushes, and trees that grow giant [[berries]]. It was completly untouched by [[human]]s.

Thanks to the bountiful land of Laqua, it has become the home of many different [[wild]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, which includes even [[Legendary Pokémon]]. There, they live together in harmony, they aren't scared nor bothered by the presence of humans, remain peaceful even around their natural [[Pokémon predation|predators or preys]], and even the most temperamental of the Pokémon remain peaceful. In [[HZ136]], the native Pokemon returning to the paradise after a year, are now slightly scared by the presence of humans due to the Explorers actions during the past year. [[Friede]] also says that Laqua is full of a special energy that attracts Pokémon there. Deeper in the forest, there is a much rougher area, full of gigantic, grayed out trees. According to [[Gibeon]], this area flourished just as much as the others, but it seems that it had suddenly withered away.

Even deeper into the forest, there's a gray, withered area, but to a much worse state than the previous one. All plants there are completly grayed out and dead. At the center of the area, there's a huge cluster of [[Laquium]], special crystals that hold an astounding amount of energy. It's thanks to that energy that Laqua is so bountiful, however, further exposure to that energy can cause Pokémon to go feral and the plants to grow so much that they wither away. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', [[Lucius]] reveals that Laquium isn't originally from the Pokémon world, which implies it somehow landed there and created the Laqua paradise. Due to Gibeon's meddling with the crystals, the Laquium started expanding out and spreading its mist all over Laqua, destroying its environment and driving Pokémon berserk. Thanks to [[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]], the spreading of the Laquium and its mist was stopped, being sealed within a giant protective barrier, saving Laqua and the world from destruction.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Pagogo removed the barrier and in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Gibeon reached the Laquium and forced it to start expanding and spread out its mist once again, which caused even more damage to Laqua. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally purified all of the Laquium there, but Lucius claimed that Laqua won't end, even without Laquium, all thanks to the flourishing system that was established there. In the same episode, [[Spinel]] took possession of Laqua for the Explorers, but he also used his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) to go berserk, who started battling each other, which caused even more destruction across the Pokémon paradise. Due to the destruction caused by Spinel's horrifying actions, many of the Pokémon that lived in Laqua started fleeing the paradise for their own safety. One year after those events, Spinel claims that the environment there had begun to heal, but in [[HZ133]] it was revealed to be a complete lie, as the environment was still damaged and majority of the native Pokémon had since abandoned Laqua, leaving it mostly uninhabited. Among the few individual Pokemon remaining were being affected by the recent Laquium mining activities, causing them to go berserk, the Pokemon have since been temporarily evacuated by the White Zygarde, this evacuation occurred during the final conflict between the Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers. Even though the Laquium Core is successfully purified and destroyed and the Pokemon slowly began to return, the environment was so badly damage that the possibility of the Pokemon living peacefully there once more will take time. Leading to Pagogo, the Six Heroes (sans Rayquaza) and White Zygarde's desicion to stay and rebuilt Laqua.

==Pokémon seen in Laqua==

{| style="width: min-content"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Jumpluff|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiploom|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Combee|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beautifly|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Budew|disp=Budew (×2)|Laqua.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Marill|Laqua.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skitty|Laqua.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Altaria|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|dragon|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swablu|disp=Swablu (multiple)|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latios|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latias|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sawsbuck|disp=Sawsbuck (×2)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Deerling|disp=Deerling (×3)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Stantler|disp=Stantler (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Munna|Laqua Terrakion.png|psychic|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dunsparce|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Terrakion|Laqua Terrakion.png|rock|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Articuno|Laqua Legendary birds.png|ice|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Zapdos|Laqua Zapdos.png|electric|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Moltres|Laqua Legendary birds.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Butterfree|disp=Butterfree (×2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beedrill|Laqua Butterfree Beedrill.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgeotto|disp=Pidgeotto (multiple)|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Bidoof|disp=Bidoof (×2)|Laqua Bidoof.png|normal|link=no}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Tauros|disp=Tauros (×2)|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Scolipede|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxray|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxio|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primarina|Laqua Primarina.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ivysaur|disp=Ivysaur (×2)|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Venusaur|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefairy|disp=Clefairy (x3)|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefable|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Blitzle|disp=Blitzle (multiple)|Blitzle anime.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Boldore|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|rock|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wooloo|disp=Wooloo (multiple)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|normal|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Meganium|disp=Meganium (×6)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Torterra|disp=Torterra (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|grass|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swampert|Laqua Swampert.png|water|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wimpod|disp=Wimpod (×3)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Krabby|disp=Krabby (×2)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Crabrawler|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|fighting|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Frogadier|disp=Frogadier (×3)|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Lumineon|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Durant|disp=Durant (x3)|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|bug|steel|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Heatmor|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Eevee|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sylveon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Flareon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Leafeon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primeape|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Hydreigon|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|dark|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Spearow|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchinder|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiddo|disp=Skiddo (x5)|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Virizion|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgey|disp=Pidgey (x4)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Toucannon|disp=Toucannon (multiple)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Feraligatr|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Psyduck|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Surskit|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vivillon|disp=Vivillon (Sun Pattern; x2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dartrix|Laqua Dartrix.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pansage|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Oddish|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchling|disp=Fletchling (x2)|Laqua Fletchling.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ribombee|Laqua Ribombee.png|bug|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Goomy|Laqua Goomy.png|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorino|Laqua Nidorino.png|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorina|Laqua Nidorina.png|Poison|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vikavolt|Laqua Vikavolt.png|bug|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sigilyph|Laqua Sigilyph.png|psychic|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Togekiss|Laqua Togekiss.png|fairy|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Larvitar|Laqua Larvitar Nidoran.png|rock|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidoran♂|Laqua Larvitar Nidoran.png|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Tyranitar|Laqua Tyranitar Nidoking.png|rock|dark|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidoking|Laqua Tyranitar Nidoking.png|poison|ground|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Thievul|Laqua Thievul.png|dark|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Mightyena|Laqua Mightyena.png|dark|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Golbat|Laqua Golbat.png|poison|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Shinx|Laqua Shinx.png|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Onix|Laqua Onix Gliscor.png|rock|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Gliscor|Laqua Onix Gliscor.png|ground|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Noibat|Laqua Noibat Fearow.png|flying|dragon|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fearow|Laqua Noibat Fearow.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|nick=Pagogo|Pagogo Normal form.png|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Stellar}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying}} {{TeraIcon|Dark}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Kleavor|Lucius Kleavor.png|bug|rock}} {{TeraIcon|Bug}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Gouging Fire|Lucius Gouging Fire.png|fire|dragon}} {{TeraIcon|Rock}}
|}

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{colorschemedark|SV}}; border:3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
|Japanese
| ラクア ''Laqua''
| From 楽園 ''rakuen'' (paradise) and ''aqua'' (Latin for "water")
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Laqua
| From its Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 라쿠아 ''Laqua''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lākùyǎ''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lāaifu'ngáh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 乐土 ''Lètǔ''
| From 乐土 ''lètǔ'' (paradise)
|-
| Arabic
| لاكوا ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hebrew
| לאקווה ''Lakva''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Лакуа ''Lakua''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| ลาควา ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
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==Related articles==
{{Rising Volt Tacklers}}
{{Explorers}}
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{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|Locations|locations in the animated series.}}

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Laqua

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{{AnimeLocationInfobox
|name=Laqua
|characters=ラクア
|japanese=Laqua
|image=Mount Pericarp Laqua.png
|imagesize=250px
|caption=Laqua atop [[Mount Pericarp]]
|region=Unknown
|epicode=HZ075
|episode=The Wonders of the World!
|colorscheme=Paldea
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'''Laqua''' (Japanese: '''ラクア''' ''Laqua'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive location in the [[Pokémon world]]. It is a mysterious Pokémon paradise told in fairytales and also the only place where the [[Laquium]] crystals can be found. It is located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], the "place where the land meets the sky".

As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Laqua's existence has become publicly known thanks to media manipulation orchestrated by [[Spinel]].

==History==
===Pre-series===
At some point in the past, a meteorite fell from space and crashed on the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], creating a huge crater where a special chemical reaction occurred, creating Laquium. Thanks to the energy generated by the Laquium, the bountiful environment of Laqua was eventually created. Overtime, fairytales started being told about Laqua, being known as the "Pokémon paradise".
[[File:Laqua Pidgeotto.png|250px|thumb|left|The [[Explorers]] travelling through Laqua]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, the [[Explorers]] [[Lucius]], [[Gibeon]], and [[Rystal]] had the goal to reach the Pokémon paradise named Laqua. After a long journey, the trio reached the Laqua, a beautiful paradise where all Pokémon, even [[Legendary Pokémon]], lived peacefully. Wondering how such a prosperous environment was created, they explored further in and discovered some pink crystals known as Laquium, which stimulated the growth of the plants around it, so much actually that it started devastating the land.
[[File:Pagogo seals Laqua.png|250px|thumb|right|[[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] sealing the [[Laquium]] in a giant barrier]]
Lucius and Rystal then decided to leave Laqua, worried that the crystal could influence them. However, Gibeon disagreed and started using his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] to dig the crystals out, fascinated by their powers, but the crystals started to expand and spread its mist around, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go feral. Fearing they might bring the destruction of the world, Lucius called to his Six Heroes to stop it and even Gibeon's Zygarde tried to help. Gibeon fell into a crack created by the crystals, but Lucius and Rystal refused to give up: in response, [[Pagogo]] changed into its {{Form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and passed some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes so all of them could seal the Laquium away inside a giant shield. Lucius remained trapped inside it, while Rystal was able to leave Laqua and raised their {{OBP|Layla|Horizons|daughter}} on her own.

After surviving his fall thanks to the monarch, Gibeon reformed the Explorers to return to Laqua and take control of the Laquium there. He had also established their headquarters on Mount Pericarp so they could observe Laqua.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
The [[Explorers]]' [[journey]] to Laqua inspired many legends of the "[[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]]" and his [[Six Heroes]] reaching a legendary "Pokémon paradise".

Laqua was first mentioned, albeit not by name, in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''. It was part of the book [[Alex]] wrote about Lucius, describing it as a paradise sought by the Ancient Adventurer and his Pokémon, which they ultimately found and lived happily together in.
[[File:Laqua Ancient Adventurer Book.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the [[Six Heroes]] in Laqua as depicted in [[Alex]]'s book]]
Laqua was briefly mentioned by Lucius in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'' in a vision created by the [[Pagogo|unnamed Pokémon]] in Liko's pendant, comforting his {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} before disappearing and leaving her wondering what it was.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', [[Diana]] revealed that Laqua is the name of the paradise that Lucius was looking for and that at some point {{an|Terapagos}} was with Lucius on this journey. It was implied that Terapagos may know where Laqua is located, as it jumped off the couch and headed towards the door after [[Liko]] mentioned the name, as if to go find it.

In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', Terapagos expressed its desire to find Laqua. Liko, understanding its feelings, brought the idea up to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. They agreed to embark on this mission, but in order to complete it, needed to seek out the rest of the Six Heroes, the six Pokémon that accompanied Lucius in his adventure.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', it was revealed that Lucius's Pokémon made a promise with him to reunite again and that Lucius became one with Laqua.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', it was revealed that the [[Explorers]]' goal is also to find Laqua.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', it was revealed that [[Gibeon]] wanted to go to Laqua in order to find more [[Laquium]], mysterious crystals that produce a pink mist similar to the mist seen in {{p|Terapagos}}'s vision. Additionally, he told [[Amethio]] that Terapagos was the key to the paradise's gate and that he should seize it once it "awakens".

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', [[Raifort]] mentioned that she had read about Laqua in a history book. According to legends, it was 100 days and 100 nights away from Paldea and covered in shades of pink. Over time, it became a legend and fell into oblivion.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|right|250px|The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountering the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', Liko explained to [[Briar]] that she wanted to know more about Terapagos because it was related to Lucius, the Six Heroes, and Laqua.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', after [[Rystal]] was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]], she told the story of the original Explorers, including their last adventure in Laqua, to the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]]. After the end of the story, [[Friede]] asked her where Laqua is, though she didn't know since Lucius's Rayquaza was the one who took them there. However, Friede was determined that they could find it on their own.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo showed a flashback of Rystal and Lucius ready to find Laqua after forming the Six Heroes. In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', after Rayquaza joined the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pagogo regained all of its power, a flashback showed Lucius, Gibeon, and Rystal, along with their Pokémon, ready to enter Laqua. Afterwards, the group returned to the [[Brave Olivine]] and started following Rayquaza and Pagogo to the paradise.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived at [[Pericarp Town]] as Rayquaza flew off to the top of the [[Mount Pericarp|mountain]]. In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede asked for information around town and learned that after the Explorers split up, the sun was blotted out, but after it reappeared, a [[Gibeon|long-haired scholar]] was found and treated by the {{OBP|matriarch|HZ084}}'s mother. After that, the group started making their way to Laqua, atop the mountain as Pagogo summoned each of the Six Heroes to aid them with the obstacles in their way.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ088.png|170px|thumb|left|[[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Amethio]] battling the [[White Zygarde]]]]
In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after the Rising Volt Tacklers reached Laqua, the Black Rayquaza returned to its Poké Ball to rest after flying for so long as the group began exploring the area. On the next day, they found the barrier that was used to seal the Laquium, completely covered in moss and rocks. The barrier was broken by Pagogo and Liko returned it to its Poké Ball to rest. This allowed Friede to go on ahead to make sure it was safe for the younger members. However, Friede and Liko, Roy and Dot were confronted by the Explorers. In the [[HZ086|next episode]], [[Chalce]], [[Sidian]], and [[Coral]] revealed to the trio that the they actually knew Laqua's location all along and established their headquarters on Pericarp Mountain to observe it. As the trios battled each other, Friede battled [[Spinel]], which ended with the victory of the Rising Volt Tacklers, however, this allowed Gibeon to reach the Laquium and spread out its mist.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon started digging out Laquium to reach its core underground. Amethio and the Rising Volt Tacklers tried to stop him, but he only did when the Laquium Zygarde dug out broke away, revealing Lucius, who was still alive inside of it. He explains the plan he made with Rayquaza and Zygarde to destroy the Laquium with the help of Pagogo and the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Gibeon refuses to allow it. The other Explorers start using machine to activate the Laquium core and Gibeon convinces Zygarde to fight for his sake one last time, Pagogo starts gathering the power of the Six Heroes into itself to purify the Laquium, while Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio face Gibeon.
[[File:Laqua locked.png|250px|thumb|Laqua after being locked down by [[Exceed]]]]
In ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', the quartet worked together to defeat Zygarde and after Liko's Floragato evolved into Meowscarada and dealt enough damage, Zygarde forfeitted the battle and abandoned Gibeon, giving the victory to the heroes now that Gibeon can't battle anymore. After his defeat, Pagogo was finally ready and flew above the Laquium alongside the Six Heroes before transforming into its Stellar Form. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally erased all Laquium in Laqua. After his defeat, Gibeon finally learns the errors of his way thanks to both Lucius and Amethio. Due to the lack of Laquium, both Lucius and Gibeon started vanishing, but they were able say goodbye to the others before leaving to the afterlife, where they'll be able to see Rystal again. After Gibeon's death, Spinel takes over as the new leader of the Explorers and uses his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except Rayquaza) to go berserk. The six started fighting each other, causing a great destruction to Laqua as a result, which forces the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio to escape. One year later, Spinel, who's now the leader of the Explorers and [[Exceed]] has completely taken over Laqua and lied to the public that the damage there was caused by the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In [[HZ133]], the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies return to Laqua to reach the Laquium core and have Pagogo destroy it along with all the remaining Laquium. In [[HZ134]], an all out battle with the Explorers occurred, with most of the Explorers admins and grunts ending up defeated, as well as the remaining wild Pokemon in the area being evacuated. In [[HZ135]], the final stages of the battle had commenced, all 18 Teratype Pokemon from the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies united to purge the Laquium core and rid the world of its danger. After Coral, Chalce and Sidian betrayed Spinel to stop his plans, in an act of recklessness and desperation Spinel merged with the Laquium core, causing the core to become a huge crystalline entity that attacked the alliance with countless Laquium crystals, whilst regenerating constantly from their attacks, causing the alliance's plans to go awry. Despite this, Liko and her allies refused to give up, determined to rid the world of the Laquium threat.

In [[HZ136|the next episode]], Pagoa and 18 Teratype Pokemon succeed in purifying the Laquium Core and Hamber orders the Explorers to fall back and leave Laqua, liberating it after a whole year. At dusk, the native Pokemon slowly started to return sensing the Laquium was gone, however, the environment was so badly damage that the possibility of the Pokemon living peacefully there once more will take time. Seeing this, Pagogo, the Six Heroes (sans Rayquaza) and White Zygarde decide to stay and rebuilt Laqua.
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==Geography==
[[File:Laqua withered area.png|thumb|250px|right|The withered forest of Laqua]]
Laqua is a vast, beautiful land with a bountiful environment located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], known by the inhabitants of [[Pericarp Town]] as the "place where the land meets the sky", being so high up that many clouds and rainbows appear around it. Such appearance gave it the title of "Pokémon paradise". It is composed of a huge forest, mountain, and a grassy plain, with rivers, bushes, and trees that grow giant [[berries]]. It was completly untouched by [[human]]s.

Thanks to the bountiful land of Laqua, it has become the home of many different [[wild]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, which includes even [[Legendary Pokémon]]. There, they live together in harmony, they aren't scared nor bothered by the presence of humans, remain peaceful even around their natural [[Pokémon predation|predators or preys]], and even the most temperamental of the Pokémon remain peaceful. In [[HZ136]], the native Pokemon returning to the paradise after a year, are now slightly scared by the presence of humans due to the Explorers actions during the past year. [[Friede]] also says that Laqua is full of a special energy that attracts Pokémon there. Deeper in the forest, there is a much rougher area, full of gigantic, grayed out trees. According to [[Gibeon]], this area flourished just as much as the others, but it seems that it had suddenly withered away.

Even deeper into the forest, there's a gray, withered area, but to a much worse state than the previous one. All plants there are completly grayed out and dead. At the center of the area, there's a huge cluster of [[Laquium]], special crystals that hold an astounding amount of energy. It's thanks to that energy that Laqua is so bountiful, however, further exposure to that energy can cause Pokémon to go feral and the plants to grow so much that they wither away. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', [[Lucius]] reveals that Laquium isn't originally from the Pokémon world, which implies it somehow landed there and created the Laqua paradise. Due to Gibeon's meddling with the crystals, the Laquium started expanding out and spreading its mist all over Laqua, destroying its environment and driving Pokémon berserk. Thanks to [[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]], the spreading of the Laquium and its mist was stopped, being sealed within a giant protective barrier, saving Laqua and the world from destruction.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Pagogo removed the barrier and in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Gibeon reached the Laquium and forced it to start expanding and spread out its mist once again, which caused even more damage to Laqua. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally purified all of the Laquium there, but Lucius claimed that Laqua won't end, even without Laquium, all thanks to the flourishing system that was established there. In the same episode, [[Spinel]] took possession of Laqua for the Explorers, but he also used his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) to go berserk, who started battling each other, which caused even more destruction across the Pokémon paradise. Due to the destruction caused by Spinel's horrifying actions, many of the Pokémon that lived in Laqua started fleeing the paradise for their own safety. One year after those events, Spinel claims that the environment there had begun to heal, but in [[HZ133]] it was revealed to be a complete lie, as the environment was still damaged and majority of the native Pokémon had since abandoned Laqua, leaving it mostly uninhabited. Among the few individual Pokemon remaining were being affected by the recent Laquium mining activities, causing them to go berserk, the Pokemon have since been temporarily evacuated by the White Zygarde, this evacuation occurred during the final conflict between the Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers. Even though the Laquium Core is successfully purified and destroyed and the Pokemon slowly began to return, the environment was so badly damage that the possibility of the Pokemon living peacefully there once more will take time. Leading to Pagogo, the Six Heroes (sans Rayquaza) and White Zygarde's desicion to stay and rebuilt Laqua.

==Pokémon seen in Laqua==

{| style="width: min-content"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Jumpluff|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiploom|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Combee|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beautifly|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Budew|disp=Budew (×2)|Laqua.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Marill|Laqua.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skitty|Laqua.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Altaria|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|dragon|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swablu|disp=Swablu (multiple)|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latios|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latias|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sawsbuck|disp=Sawsbuck (×2)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Deerling|disp=Deerling (×3)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Stantler|disp=Stantler (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Munna|Laqua Terrakion.png|psychic|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dunsparce|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Terrakion|Laqua Terrakion.png|rock|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Articuno|Laqua Legendary birds.png|ice|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Zapdos|Laqua Zapdos.png|electric|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Moltres|Laqua Legendary birds.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Butterfree|disp=Butterfree (×2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beedrill|Laqua Butterfree Beedrill.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgeotto|disp=Pidgeotto (multiple)|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Bidoof|disp=Bidoof (×2)|Laqua Bidoof.png|normal|link=no}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Tauros|disp=Tauros (×2)|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Scolipede|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxray|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxio|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primarina|Laqua Primarina.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ivysaur|disp=Ivysaur (×2)|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Venusaur|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefairy|disp=Clefairy (x3)|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefable|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Blitzle|disp=Blitzle (multiple)|Blitzle anime.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Boldore|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|rock|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wooloo|disp=Wooloo (multiple)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|normal|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Meganium|disp=Meganium (×6)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Torterra|disp=Torterra (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|grass|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swampert|Laqua Swampert.png|water|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wimpod|disp=Wimpod (×3)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Krabby|disp=Krabby (×2)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Crabrawler|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|fighting|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Frogadier|disp=Frogadier (×3)|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Lumineon|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Durant|disp=Durant (x3)|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|bug|steel|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Heatmor|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Eevee|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sylveon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Flareon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Leafeon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primeape|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Hydreigon|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|dark|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Spearow|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchinder|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiddo|disp=Skiddo (x5)|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Virizion|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgey|disp=Pidgey (x4)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Toucannon|disp=Toucannon (multiple)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Feraligatr|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Psyduck|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Surskit|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vivillon|disp=Vivillon (Sun Pattern; x2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dartrix|Laqua Dartrix.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pansage|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Oddish|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchling|disp=Fletchling (x2)|Laqua Fletchling.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ribombee|Laqua Ribombee.png|bug|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Goomy|Laqua Goomy.png|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorino|Laqua Nidorino.png|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorina|Laqua Nidorina.png|Poison|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vikavolt|Laqua Vikavolt.png|bug|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sigilyph|Laqua Sigilyph.png|psychic|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Togekiss|Laqua Togekiss.png|fairy|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Larvitar|Laqua Larvitar Nidoran.png|rock|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidoran♂|Laqua Larvitar Nidoran.png|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Tyranitar|Laqua Tyranitar Nidoking.png|rock|dark|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidoking|Laqua Tyranitar Nidoking.png|poison|ground|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Thievul|Laqua Thievul.png|dark|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Mightyena|Laqua Mightyena.png|dark|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Golbat|Laqua Golbat.png|poison|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Shinx|Laqua Shinx.png|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Onix|Laqua Onix Gliscor.png|rock|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Gliscor|Laqua Onix Gliscor.png|ground|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Noibat|Laqua Noibat Fearow.png|flying|dragon|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fearow|Laqua Noibat Fearow.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|nick=Pagogo|Pagogo Normal form.png|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Stellar}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying}} {{TeraIcon|Dark}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Kleavor|Lucius Kleavor.png|bug|rock}} {{TeraIcon|Bug}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Gouging Fire|Lucius Gouging Fire.png|fire|dragon}} {{TeraIcon|Rock}}
|}

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{colorschemedark|SV}}; border:3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
|Japanese
| ラクア ''Laqua''
| From 楽園 ''rakuen'' (paradise) and ''aqua'' (Latin for "water")
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Laqua
| From its Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 라쿠아 ''Laqua''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lākùyǎ''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lāaifu'ngáh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 乐土 ''Lètǔ''
| From 乐土 ''lètǔ'' (paradise)
|-
| Arabic
| لاكوا ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hebrew
| לאקווה ''Lakva''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Лакуа ''Lakua''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| ลาควา ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
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|name=Spinel
|jname=スピネル
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|caption=Spinel in the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc
|age=Unconfirmed<ref>As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Spinel is a year older than at the start of {{aniseries|HZ}}</ref>
|gender=Male
|hair=Teal
|eyes=Pink
|hometown=Unknown
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|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|enva=Matt Mercer
|jpva=Makoto Furukawa
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{{Character Infobox/Team
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|member=[[Exceed]]
|rank=Researcher (prior to [[HZ006]] - [[HZ089]]) Director ([[HZ089]] - [[HZ136]])
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|member=[[Explorers]]
|rank=Admin (prior to [[HZ006]] - [[HZ089]]) Boss ([[HZ089]] - [[HZ136]])
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'''Spinel''' (Japanese: '''スピネル''' ''Spinel''<ref>Explorers Original Acrylic Stand</ref>) is a former admin and leader of the [[Explorers]], and the main antagonist of {{aniseries|HZ}} from the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc to the ''[[Rising Again]]'' arc. He used to be an [[Exceed]] scientist who was recruited into the Explorers. After the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Spinel became the leader of the Explorers and the director of Exceed. After the events of [[HZ136]], he ultimately loses his position and is arrested for his crimes.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Spinel.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel prior to the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc]]
====Pre-series====
Years before becoming a member of the Explorers, Spinel was a researcher at [[Exceed]]. With a brilliant profile, he caught the attention of Gibeon who personally recruited him to his cause. This made him the only one of the Explorers Admins not to have an involvement with Hamber who was mainly responsible for training the organization's new talents.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
Spinel first appeared as a hologram in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', in a meeting with the other [[Explorers]] Admins. Upon seeing [[Amethio]]'s flaws, he started mocking him, doubting whether or not he actually saw the {{shiny|black}} [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]. Amethio and Spinel's squabbles were interrupted by [[Hamber]] before [[Gibeon]] decided to give Spinel the mission to investigate the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

Spinel made his physical debut in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', where it was revealed that he used his {{p|Magneton}} to jam the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' phone signals to prevent them from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s in the [[HZ011|previous episode]]. Later, he was shown spying on the [[Brave Olivine]] in order to analyze the Rising Volt Tacklers' skills as {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.

In ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', Spinel used a large amount of Magneton to create another electrical interference, preventing the Brave Olivine from updating its flight systems, leaving it stranded near [[Levincia]].

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Spinel had his Magneton and {{p|Beheeyem}} lead [[Friede]] into an ambush in Levincia, but had them retreat once Friede {{Tera}}stallized his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} into a {{t|Dark}} type. Later, he lured Liko into the city with a false advertisement for a spice [[Murdock]] was looking to purchase. He cornered her in an alley and had his Beheeyem put Liko and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and [[Rotom Phone]] in a trance, allowing him to take her pendant without difficulty. In the [[HZ015|following episode]], Spinel was seen at his base of operations studying the pendant and tracking the movement of the Rising Volt Tacklers and Liko.
[[File:Spinel disguise.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel in disguise]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Spinel moved the van that served as his base to a cargo ship in Levincia's harbor, aiming to make a quiet getaway while the Rising Volt Tacklers were misdirected into pursuing a different ship. However, when he drove past Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]], an [[Ancient Poké Ball]] in Liko's possession reacted to her pendant as he passed by with it. The three were able to follow him to the ship, where he sent Beheeyem and Magneton to corner Dot and her {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}, only for Liko and Roy to save her in time. When they were able to defeat his Pokémon with the combined forces of Sprigatito, Quaxly, and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, Spinel was forced to send his {{p|Umbreon}} into battle, easily defeating his three opponents. The Ancient Poké Ball then reacted with Liko's pendant again, forcing Spinel to exit his van, which in turn allowed Liko and Sprigatito to reclaim the pendant from him. Spinel was left laughing maniacally before retreating at Umbreon's urging when {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} emerged from the ball to protect Liko and the others.

Later, Spinel was summoned to a meeting of the Explorers leadership to submit a report on his mission. He was antagonized for his failure by [[Coral]], [[Chalce]], and [[Sidian]] before Hamber brought the meeting to an abrupt ending when Spinel offered no information beyond the contents of his report. He then stepped out of his van and looked out over the ocean, musing that he could not submit unverified information and expressing his own curiosity in the truth behind Liko and the pendant.
[[File:Spinel taunts Friede.png|thumb|right|250px|Spinel taunts Friede]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', it was revealed that Spinel was with Chalce at an Explorers research facility during the events in Galar.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', it was revealed that Spinel sent several pieces of false information to Dot to mislead the Rising Volt Tacklers. During the meeting with the other Explorer admins, Spinel suggested that the group keep an eye on the movements of the Rising Volt Tacklers so that they could finally take possession of {{an|Terapagos}}, but Amethio and the other members decided to follow in the footsteps of the black Rayquaza.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Spinel monitored Amethio's training with Hamber alongside Chalce. Soon after, they decided to focus on their main objective, finding the Black Rayquaza.
[[File:Friede Spinel HZ044.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel confronting [[Friede]]]]
Prior to ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', Spinel led a select group of Explorers to create a tower on an island near Levincia. In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Friede went to investigate the island after receiving information from Liko and Roy, and in the [[HZ044|following episode]], Friede met with Spinel, this time in person. During the confrontation, Spinel revealed that everything was just a trap created specifically for Friede and had a violent battle with his Umbreon against Friede and [[Captain Pikachu]]. After Friede managed to create a strategy and managed to escape, Spinel assessed how Friede is an opponent to be studied further.

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Spinel left with his teammates from the battle against Rayquaza and together they returned to the Explorers base. Later, he heard the new team guidelines imposed by Gibeon and was the only one to accept them without question, after which Spinel left the meeting with the other Explorers.
[[File:Spinel Chalce HZ064.png|thumb|right|250px|Spinel explaining his findings about [[Laquium]] to [[Chalce]]]]
In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', Spinel returned to the [[Exceed]] building, where he was revealed to be working as a researcher. There, he found Friede investigating the ''Treasure of Eternity'' project. After Friede found the vault that was supposed to contain the project empty, Spinel watched as he made his escape. Spinel was then revealed to have taken the crystal of [[Laquium]] from the vault before Friede could get there, and left the building by car on his own. However, he was unaware that [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]] had been monitoring him at the behest of Amethio, who suspected that he was planning something.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Spinel interrupted Liko and Amethio's battle and as an experiment, Spinel used the mist generated by the Treasure of Eternity on his {{p|Umbreon}}, causing her to go feral and defeat Amethio's Terastallized {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in a single hit. Angered by it, Terapagos transformed into its Terastal Form and destroyed the Laquium with its power, forcing Umbreon back into her normal state. After trapping Liko and Amethio inside a cave and meeting with Chalce again, Spinel comes to the conclusion that Terapagos and the Laquium are opposites. After that, Spinel revealed his true intentions to Chalce, revealing that for him if the Explorers wanted to have a future, he should take Amethio out of action, revealing at the same time that he already knew of the blood tie between Gibeon and his [[rival]] in the group. In [[HZ065|the next episode]], Spinel used his Beheeyem to record footage of Amethio letting Liko go with their target, after which he arranged for a meeting and used the footage to frame Amethio. Amethio realized Spinel's deceit but was unable to give his perspective after Gibeon silenced him. Gibeon then proceeded to put Amethio on probation from Explorers missions, much to Spinel's pleasure.
[[File:Spinel Exceed.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel as an [[Exceed]] researcher]]
In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', back at the Explorers's base, Spinel started looking through the Terapagos data that Chalce stole from [[Naranja Academy]]. Chalce also revealed that Hamber started questioning her, but she told him nothing.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', Chalce met with Spinel at Exceed headquarters, where they discussed Amethio's whereabouts after he was put on probation.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Spinel attended a meeting with the other Explorers where Sidian reported that the Rising Volt Tacklers successfully obtained all [[Six Heroes]] and restored Pagogo to its full strength. Gibeon instructed everyone to prepare for the battle that will follow in Laqua. Back in Paldea, Amethio infiltrated the Exceed building and uncovered plans Spinel made that involved the Laquium. Assuming that Spinel planned to betray Gibeon, Amethio, [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] all set off for Laqua to put a stop to Spinel's machinations.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after Pagogo removed the barrier keeping Laqua sealed, Friede was greeted by Spinel. In [[HZ086|the following episode]], the Explorers admitted they were aware of Laqua's location from the beginning and just waited for the Rising Volt Tacklers to take down the barrier for them. Utilizing his intellect, Spinel kept Friede struggling by using his Beheeyem to {{m|Skill Swap|swap}} its Ability with Captain Pikachu's. Despite this, Friede countered with his unpredictability and intuition, allowing him to win the battle through luck, much to Spinel's irritation. While Friede celebrated his victory, Spinel managed to slip away undetected.
[[File:Spinel Exceed President.png|thumb|right|250px|Spinel as President of Exceed, being interviewed one year after the events in Laqua.]]
In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Spinel joined Gibeon in the spot where the Laquium was located, only to find a still-living [[Lucius]] also there. Despite Lucius's protests that the Laquium was too dangerous for humans to wield, Spinel dismissed his words and summoned the other Explorers. Chalce, Coral, and Sidian each arrived with a machine that stimulated the ground where the Laquium was buried, forcibly activating it and making it expand uncontrollably.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Spinel watched as Pagogo and the Six Heroes purified Laqua of Laquium. Having kept some in reserve, he unleashed it on the Six Heroes after Lucius released them, causing them, apart from the Black Rayquaza, to go berserk. With Gibeon having died as his supply was purified, Spinel took over the Explorers and also succeeded [[Cervantis]] as the director of Exceed. He subsequently reformed the Explorers, using them as a group to fight Pokémon across the world who had succumbed to a mysterious phenomenon (which was actually Laquium), blaming the Rising Volt Tacklers for its emergence. After Amethio went missing, Spinel sent a report to Hamber and Cervantis claiming that Amethio was responsible for the failure in Laqua and perished in the operation, though neither of them believed it.

In ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', it is revealed that Spinel had captured the berserk Six Heroes and was anticipating the Black Rayquaza's capture, which had continued to elude him. While he was watching the captured Six Heroes in their cells, he declared that the world would bow before the Explorers, revealing his true intentions in becoming ruler of the entire world. In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Spinel received a report from [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] saying that the Rising Volt Tacklers had reformed. As he petted Umbreon, he was pleased with the report and swore to take the team down once again.

In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Spinel appeared on a tour of an Exceed factory, interrupting a conversation between Cervantis and Zirc and Onia over the [[Rotom Phone]]. After being questioned about the Strong Sphere by Cervantis, Spinel assured him that everything was proceeding according to plan.

[[File:Explorers Six Heroes prison.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[Six Heroes]] (except [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) held captive in cells by Spinel]]
In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Spinel met Indi and Rubina at an Explorers base. During the conversation, his Beheeyem sensed [[Ult]]'s presence and Spinel met him for the first time, immediately deducing that he was a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers and had him taken away. Roy later followed Ult's {{p|Sableye}} to the base, where he and Chalce observed him through the cameras. Chalce expressed concern that he was acting too hastily as he could have crushed them at any time, which he admitted, but had also been aware that Amethio had returned and wanted to eliminate all threats before they could become a serious issue. He was also aware of Hamber's role in Amethio's return.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Spinel observed Indi and Rubina's battle against Liko, Roy, and Ult, as he made the plan to lure them to one of the buildings to use five of the Six Heroes by using an improved Strong Sphere called Super Strong Spheres in order to turn them against them and defeat them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], Spinel saw that Amethio had returned and was accompanied by the 10% Forme of [[White Zygarde|Gibeon's Zygarde]]. However, despite five of the Six Heroes, Coral and Sidian's partners defeating Amethio, Liko, Roy, and Ult's Pokémon, Spinel ordered them to retreat after the effects of the Super Strong Spheres worn off on the five Pokémon.

In [[HZ124]], it was revealed that Spinel created several emergency measures to deal with Liko, Amethio, and the Rising Volt Tacklers's mission to the Explorers's headquarters. At the end of the mission, when the group found the Six Heroes imprisoned, Spinel ensured that each of them was imprisoned alongside one of the Six Heroes and one of the Admins from the villainous team. In the [[HZ125|next episode]], Spinel used footage and recordings to frame the Rising Volt Tacklers by claiming that they had broken into their facility and stole them.

In [[HZ130]], Spinel discussed with Chalce the successful public release of the Strong Spheres, believing that Trainers would increasingly rely on them as they face more losses, thereby controlling the fundamentals of Pokémon battles themselves. He learned from Chalce that [[Naranja Academy]] had banned their use, which he attributed to the Rising Volt Tacklers, but dismissed it as trivial. He was worried about their cooperation with Amethio, and ordered Chalce to oversee security around Mount Pericarp with Coral and Sidian. As Chalce left, he reassured her that he was working on her request.

In [[HZ133]], Spinel observed the Rising Volt Tacklers return to Laqua with their allies, as he tells the Explorers agents to move out as planned to stop them. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines to effect the wild Pokémon that were still living in Laqua against Liko, Amethio, Onia, Zirc, [[Diana]], and [[Ann]]. After they destroyed the machines, Spinel showed his presences with Rubina and Indi when the Rising Volt Tacklers come together with their allies.

In [[HZ135]], Spinel watched as Rubina and Indi with some grunts attempts to stop the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies from erasing the Laquium for good, as their efforts defeated [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}}. However, Spinel sees Coral turning against him by having her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, take Sylveon's place. Seeing Sidian and Chalce turning against him as well, Spinel admits to them and Coral that he didn't trust them from the beginning. Despite this, Spinel expressed disappointment that Coral, Chalce, and Sidian didn't agree with his point of view on Laquium. Refusing defeat, Spinel merged with the Laquium, causing the Laquium Core to awaken.
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===Character===
[[File:Spinel insane.png|thumb|250px|Spinel appearing to lose his sanity]]
Spinel is shown to be snarky and dismissive towards others, especially [[Amethio]], easily irritating him, which results in him becoming unprofessional around his associates. He is formal around other [[Explorers]] members, as well as in front of his superiors. He happily obliges and obeys orders from Gibeon. Spinel is shown to be very confident in his abilities and looks down on everyone, including his adversaries, to whom he displays a condescending attitude, while maintaining a seemingly unflinching sense of level-headedness, rarely if ever seen losing his cool. He was not seen working with other members of the Explorers at first, but was later shown to be a close collaborator of [[Chalce]]. However, he holds no affection for or attachment to any of them, even outright admitting to Friede that he was merely using them for his own benefit. He later admits he never trusted any of the other Explorers members from the very beginning when Chalce, [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]] decided to take a stand against him and denounced Laquium's value.

Spinel is shown to gather intelligence on his targets before acting, and relies on deception and subterfuge in conducting his operations. Spreading false information via the Internet is one of his trademark tactics; he will do this in order to mislead his targets, split them up, and lure them into traps. He tends to keep himself hidden and instructs his Pokémon through radio transmitters, allowing for them to easily escape with minimal risk once their tasks are finished. He also prefers to divide and entrap his targets so his ambush attacks will prove more effective. When out in public, he wears a disguise and changes his personality in order to keep his true identity a secret. Spinel had no problem erasing anyone's memory, as seen when he had his {{p|Beheeyem}} erase [[Liko]]'s memory after he stole her pendant. He also had no reservations about directly attacking other humans with his Pokémon.
[[File:Amethio Spinel rivalry.png|thumb|left|250px|The rivalry between Spinel and [[Amethio]]]]
Spinel is callous and has no reservations even in abusing his own Pokémon for the sake of his experiments. While he shows considerable affection to his Umbreon, such stroking her and preferring to use her for worthy battles, he did not hesitate to put her in a crazed, pained state to see how Pagogo would react to the Treasure of Eternity. Spinel also has an envious and vindictive nature as seen with his animosity towards Amethio. In addition, Spinel would lie and trick others, as seen in ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', where he tricks Gibeon into suspending Amethio by branding him as a traitor using footage of him with Liko taken out of context. This is shown again in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'' when he uses the media to trick most of the public into believing that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] are evildoers who were responsible for the events at [[Laqua]] to ensure they stay out of his way and force them to disband then go into hiding. Spinel would keep spreading lies about the Rising Volt Tacklers in order to ruin their reputation, even going so far as to use footage and recordings of them taken out of context to not only get them out of his way for good, but also to force them into hiding once more.

However, Spinel loses his composure at times, openly showing his maniacal nature. The first time this occurred was when he witnessed the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} that emerged from an [[Ancient Poké Ball]] once owned by [[Lucius]]. When Arboliva appeared before him, he appeared to lose some of his sanity, laughing maniacally at how fascinating he found it. He did not retreat until his Umbreon urged him to, and he acted uncharacteristically in the subsequent meeting of the Explorers leadership, where he said little outside of what he filed in his report and did not respond to Coral's taunting. Later on, he had a similar reaction to seeing the effect Laquium had on his Umbreon and Terapagos's subsequent transformation to nullify it, although he reverted to his usual persona soon afterward to resume plotting with Chalce. Saying the phrase "laughably grim" at Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] to taunt them (because he thinks they're so weak) shows how insane he is, as seen in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', but Dot was able to surprise him by using the phrase against him when the trio won the battle and wanted the [[Pagogo|pendant]] back. This psychotic side of Spinel is further shown in [[HZ135]], where he recklessly merged with the Laquium Core due to his obsession with its power, laughing maniacally while doing so and even ignoring the pleas of his Pokémon.

Spinel is a man of logic, utilizing well-coordinated attacks and clever strategies to catch his opponents off guard in battle. Unlike other Evil team bosses, rather than consistently relying on brute force, usage of powerful Legendary Pokémon, or sheer military might, Spinel relies more on the manipulation of people, Pokémon, and other dirty tactics to gain the edge over his opponents. However, he can get caught off guard and be surprised by an opponent's unpredictable strategies by sheer intuition, as shown during his battle against Friede. Spinel even underestimates how strong a bond between Trainer and Pokémon truly can be without the Strong Sphere, as he believes bonds are never genuine and that humans and Pokémon will inevitably betray each other in the end. He has a strong dislike for the Rising Volt Tacklers, especially the younger members, for interfering in his plans. Spinel stops at nothing to eliminate the Rising Volt Tacklers, even becoming more determined to eliminate them in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' after [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] informed him of their [[HZ099|involvement]] in [[Galar]].

At his core, Spinel is a cruel, treacherous, and ambitious individual, willing to do anything to attain power. When Gibeon accepted his passing and entrusted the future to Amethio, Spinel angrily rejected both the outcome and his leader's wishes. He was prepared to seize control of the Explorers by force and declared Laquium under the Explorers' jurisdiction. He is arrogant enough to claim he will surpass Gibeon, and that the world will bow before him. Spinel's arrogance is prominently displayed in ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]''. He firmly believed that the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pagogo no longer posed a threat after five of the [[Six Heroes]] had defeated them. He also thought he had driven them into hiding once again, allowing him to move forward with the next stage of his plans. In addition, after framing the Rising Volt Tacklers a second time in [[HZ125]], Spinel was fully convinced that the world will never believe them, not taking into account the allies and friends they have made in their adventures prior to him damaging their reputation. When Coral, Sidian, and Chalce decided to stand against him and denounce Laquium, he angrily dismissed Liko's belief in the idea that people and Pokémon will be able to see eye to eye one day as ignorant, foolish prattle, and fused himself with the Laquium Core in a desperate attempt to prove his worldview correct. This becomes his undoing when the Laquium Core is completely purified and Liko's defeating him in battle proves her belief and resolve once more.

Additionally, despite his confident attitude Spinel is portrayed as a coward, as he tends to avoid direct confrontations and will flee when faced with defeat, never battling opponents directly himself unless he is highly confident he can win. Notably, he was unwilling to betray Gibeon until he was completely out of the picture. After becoming the new leader of the Explorers a year later, Spinel himself rarely battled out in the open and heavily relied on others to carry out his plans, which highlights his preference for staying in the background and focusing on his research while others execute his nefarious intentions, preferring to let others do the dirty work for him. Spinel has shown to be usually one step ahead of his enemies, as he prepared for the Rising Volt Tacklers' attempt to rescue five of the Six Heroes in [[HZ124]]. This is also shown in [[HZ130]], when Spinel figured out that the Rising Volt Tacklers were preparing to return to Laqua with multiple Tera-type Pokémon to purify the Laquium Core, and thus he prepared for their [[HZ133|arrival]]. However, he loses his cool and becomes notably angry whenever things go against his expectations as seen in [[HZ136]] when Umbreon refused the Laquium, Spinel yelled at her before forcing the Laquium onto her and forcing her to battle which causes her to abandon Spinel, breaking her Pokeball and walking away from him before he is arrested for his crimes.

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Spinel's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
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====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Magnezone
|stage1=Magneton
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Spinel Magneton.png
|img2=Spinel Magnezone.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Magnezone}} is Spinel's first known Pokémon. It was first seen as a {{p|Magneton}}, where it was being used to create an electrical interference, preventing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s. It was eventually chased off by [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]].

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Magneton lured Friede and his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} to [[Levincia]], where it and {{p|Beheeyem}} launched an ambush. They were driven off after Friede {{Tera}}stallized Charizard and unleashed a powerful {{m|Tera Blast}}.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Magneton was revealed to have evolved into Magnezone. Spinel used its electricity to power [[Gibeon]]'s [[Laquium]] mining machines.

Magnezone's known moves are {{m|Zap Cannon}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Beheeyem
|gender=
|type1=Psychic
|img=Spinel Beheeyem.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=Daisuke Namikawa
|vaen=Daman Mills
|desc={{p|Beheeyem}} is Spinel's third known Pokémon. While it is a powerful battler, Beheeyem is mainly used to spy on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], as seen in its [[HZ012|debut episode]], ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', and ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]''.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Beheeyem immobilized [[Friede's Charizard]], allowing Magneton to attack it. Once [[Friede]] {{Tera}}stallized Charizard into a {{t|Dark}} [[type]], Beheeyem withdrew. Beheeyem later assisted Spinel in distracting [[Liko]] by putting her in a trance, even doing the same thing to her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and [[Rotom Phone]], which allowed its {{pkmn|Trainer}} to steal her pendant while also erasing Liko's memories of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Beheeyem partnered with Umbreon in a [[Double Battle]] against Friede's Charizard and [[Captain Pikachu]]. After a brief exchange of attacks, Spinel learned about Cap's [[Hidden Ability]] {{a|Lightning Rod}} and had Beheeyem use {{m|Skill Swap}} to acquire it and be able to counter Pikachu's {{type|Electric}} moves. Despite this, Beheeyem still lost after being lured by a {{m|Thunder Punch}} into getting in the way of a Dark-type {{m|Tera Blast}}.

Beheeyem's known moves are {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Meteor Beam}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Skill Swap}}, and its Ability is {{a|Telepathy}}.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Spinel Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

====Lost====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Umbreon
|stage1=Eevee
|gender=female
|type1=Dark
|img=Spinel Umbreon.png
|img2=Spinel Umbreon Laquium.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=Kei Shindō
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Spinel's second known Pokémon and his main partner. She was first seen by Spinel's side as he spied on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Spinel sent Umbreon out against [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] as a last resort after the three defeated his Magneton and Beheeyem, unleashing a sneak attack that easily overpowered them. However, when Liko's pendant activated and caused the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}} to intervene, Umbreon urged Spinel to retreat.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Spinel had Umbreon battle [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]]. While Umbreon's {{m|Foul Play}} was able to turn Pikachu's power against him, Umbreon was unable to defeat the two, as Pikachu used Foul Play's recoil to create an opportunity to escape Spinel's trap.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Spinel used Umbreon as his test subject, exposing her to [[Laquium]]'s mist, causing her to go feral and defeat [[Amethio]]'s {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in one attack. {{an|Terapagos}} then transformed into its Terastal Form and forced Umbreon back to normal, exhausting Umbreon who was then recalled by Spinel.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Umbreon partnered with Beheeyem in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Friede's Charizard]] and Captain Pikachu. They initially held the advantage due to Beheeyem {{m|Skill Swap}}ping Pikachu's {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Hidden Ability]], but were ultimately defeated after Friede successfully lured their opponents into getting in the way of a {{type|Dark}} {{m|Tera Blast}}. Beheeyem was defeated on the spot, while Umbreon was soon finished off by a {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

In [[HZ135]], Umbreon desperately tried to prevent Spinel from fusing with the Laquium Core, but was easily defeated. In [[HZ136]], she broke her Poké Ball and abandoned her Trainer after Spinel forced her to battle under the effects of Laquium.

Umbreon's known moves are {{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, and {{m|Foul Play}}.}}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Spinel
| pkmn = Magneton (multiple)
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Steel
| img = Spinel other Magneton.png
| epnum = HZ013
| epname = An Unexpected Picnic!
| vajp =
| vaen = Bill Rogers
| desc = These {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Magneton}} were first used to create another electrical interference to prevent the [[Brave Olivine]] from updating its systems. They were driven off by [[Friede's Charizard]].

None of their moves are known.
}}

====Escaped====
{| width="70%"
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying}} {{TeraIcon|Dark}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Kleavor|Lucius Kleavor.png|bug|rock}} {{TeraIcon|Bug}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Gouging Fire|Lucius Gouging Fire.png|fire|dragon}} {{TeraIcon|Rock}}
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{blizzard color light}}|bordercolor={{SoA color dark}}
|ja=古川慎 ''Makoto Furukawa''
|en=Matt Mercer
|nl=Daan van Dalen
|ar=روميو ورشا ''Romeo Warcha'' ([[HZ006]]-[[HZ045]]) ريمون فرنسيس ''Raymond Francis'' ([[HZ064]]- present)
|zh_yue=葉子楓 ''Yihp Jífūng''
|zh_cmn={{wp|zh:于正昇|于正昇}} ''Paul Yu'' (Taiwan) {{wp|zh:谢添天|谢添天}} ''Xiè Tiāntiān'' (mainland China)
|fi=Riku Leskinen
|fr_eu=Maxym Anciaux ([[HZ006]]-[[HZ045]]) Quentin Minon ([[HZ064]]-present)
|de=René Oltmanns
|it=Yari Lettieri
|pl=Łukasz Talik|no=Petter Vermeli
|pt_br=Silvio Gonzalez
|es_la=Miguel Ángel Leal
|es_eu=Fer Delgado
|th=เตชินห์ ศรีเบญจโชติ
}}

=== Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{blizzard color light}}; width:96px" |[[File:Spinel anime.png|177x177px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{blizzard color light}}; width:96px" |[[File:HZ Spinel concept art.jpg|250px]]
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|-
|Artwork from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Eyecatch
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Explorers HZM.png|thumb|170px|Spinel in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Spinel briefly appeared in a flashback in [[HZM03]].
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} and {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]]s, Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} is referred to as female.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{SoA color}}; border:3px solid #{{SoA color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{blizzard color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{blizzard color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{blizzard color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| スピネル ''Spinel''
| From ''{{wp|spinel}}''
|-
| English, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese
| Spinel
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| European Spanish
| Espinela
| rowspan="2" | From ''espinela'' (spinel)
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Espinel
|-
| Italian
| Ruben
| From ''rubino'' ({{wp|ruby}})
|-
| Korean
| 스피넬 ''Spinel''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 斯琵奈爾 ''Sīpínài'ěr''
| rowspan="3" | Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 斯琵奈爾 ''Sīpèihnoihyíh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 斯琵奈尔 ''Sīpínài'ěr''
|-
| Thai
| สปิเนล ''Sapinen''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Explorers}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|SoA|blizzard}}
{{Boss|SoA}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Criminal masterminds]]

[[de:Spinel]]
[[es:Espinel/Espinela]]
[[fr:Spinel]]
[[it:Ruben]]
[[ja:スピネル]]
[[zh:斯琵奈爾]]

Rubina

2026-04-28T03:33:47Z

GougingFire: /* History */

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|jname=ルーベラ
|tmname=Rubella
|image=Rubina anime.png|25px|size=100px
|caption=Rubina
|gender=Female
|hair=Black and red
|eyes=Yellow
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown

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|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''
|enva=Erica Lindbeck
|jpva=Robin Yoshino
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|member=[[Explorers]]
|rank=Unknown
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|}
'''Rubina''' (Japanese: '''ルーベラ''' ''Rubella'') is a recurring antagonist who first appeared in ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''. She is a member of the [[Explorers]] and is commonly seen at [[Indi]]'s side.

==History==
[[File:Indi and Rubina.png|250px|thumb|left|Indi and Rubina battling together]]
Rubina debuted in ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', alongside [[Indi]]. During an argument between [[Karna]] and a pair of [[Exceed]] subordinates, they intervened in order to convince Karna to deliver the [[Strong Sphere]] parts. However, they soon found out [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] being there and immediately engaged in battle against them, [[Dot]], and [[Ult]], using their Strong Spheres to power up their {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. The battle properly started in the [[HZ100|next episode]], where they ended up being defeated after their opponents discovered the pattern behind the Tauros's attacks. After retreating, they reported back to [[Spinel]].

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', Rubina and Indi spotted {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}} trying to trade a [[Dusk Ball]] housing a powerful Pokémon for a Strong Sphere and were seemingly about to accept the offer, only for Ult to show up, declaring himself as the Dusk Ball's owner. Recognizing him as a Rising Volt Tackler, Rubina put away the Dusk Ball, and the Explorer duo prepared for battle, powering up their {{p|Darmanitan}} with their Strong Spheres. They managed to overpower Ult in numbers and raw strength, but Ult managed to still win once his {{p|Dragonite}} emerged from the Dusk Ball, reacting with its Trainer's willingness to fight for others, forcing Rubina and Indi to retreat. In the [[HZ107|next episode]], Rubina and Indi fought against Ult and Roy, this time with each other's Darmanitan in their {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}. Due to the assistance of a {{p|Rabsca}} army, they managed to keep the upper hand for the majority of the battle, only to lose once more as Ult's Dragonite reappeared and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] alongside [[Roy's Lucario]].

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', Rubina and Indi confronted Liko, Roy, and Ult at an Exceed distribution center. In the [[HZ110|following episode]], they used Super Strong Spheres, an upgraded form of the Strong Sphere, to strengthen the captured Six Heroes and force them to battle Liko and her friends. In the [[HZ111|following episode]], Amethio arrived to help battle the rampaging heroes. Despite their combined strength, Liko and the others eventually suffered a total defeat. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Rubina managed to intercept an invasion of Dot and [[Penny]] at the Exceed Museum along with [[Indi]] and [[Chalce]]. After a battle against the two Trainers' Pokémon, Chalce managed to separate Dot from her friend and leave the rest to her and Indi. However, Penny and her {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Jolteon}} defeated Rubina's {{p|Scolipede}} and Indi's {{p|Drapion}} before Dot and Penny escaped with the Laquium data thanks to her newly evolved {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}.

In [[HZ124]], the younger Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio infiltrated the [[Explorers HQ]] to rescue the captured Six Heroes. Rubina and Indi battled Liko and Amethio to prevent them from entering the building, using Super Strong Spheres to empower their {{p|Salamence}}. They were eventually defeated after Liko's {{p|Charcadet}} evolved into {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} and learned {{m|Armor Cannon}}.

In the [[HZ125|following episode]], Spinel lured Liko's group into a trap where each of them was isolated into a room containing an Explorers member and one of the Six Heroes. Rubina battled with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, but it eventually lost when Ult Mega Evolved his {{p|Dragonite}} then had it use {{m|Twister}} to send it crashing into its cage. Once each of the Six Heroes was taken out, [[Pagogo]] used its purifying power to cure them of the Laquium's effects. Liko and her friends escaped with the Six Heroes, but unbeknownst to them, Spinel recorded their encounter and manipulated the events to make the Rising Volt Tacklers appear as the villains. He used this to force the Rising Volt Tacklers into hiding from the public and advertise the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ133]], Rubina and Indi confronted Dot, {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] on [[Mount Pericarp]]. They revealed that they were aware of the Rising Volt Tacklers' plan to purify the Laquium Core using the power of Pokémon with eighteen different Tera Types. In order to prevent the plan's success, Rubina and Indi tried to faint some of the chosen Tera Type Pokémon, only for [[Hamber]] to step in and assist Dot's group. Once their Pokémon were defeated, Rubina and Indi were forced to flee. In the [[HZ134|following episode]], Rubina, Indi, and Spinel greeted the Rising Volt Tacklers at [[Laqua]]'s summit.

In [[HZ135]], Rubina, Indi, and and some Grunts used their Pokémon to stop the Rising Volt Tacklers from completing the ritual to purify the Laquium Core. They successfully took out Penny's Sylveon, only for Coral, Sidian, and Chalce to appear and reveal that they were no longer working for Spinel. Coral sent out Screamypuff, her {{p|Scream Tail}}, and had it take Sylveon's place as the {{type|Fairy}} user. Refusing to let his machinations be ruined, Spinel fused with the Laquium itself, causing the Core to rise from the earth. Rubina and Indi were forced to watch in horror as the Core began attacking anyone it perceived as a threat.

==Character==
Rubina has a stoic personality and is quite cold and calculating. Due to their use of [[Strong Sphere]]s, both she and [[Indi]] battle without issuing actual instructions to their Pokémon, instead making them rely on their natural instincts, which makes battling against them hard to predict at times.

In [[HZ124]], she is shown to be arrogant and ignorant to the condition of her Pokémon as she was ignorant about the state of her {{p|Salamence}}, saying that she didn't care about its current state, fully believing using a Strong Sphere guarantees victory even after being proven wrong multiple times. Despite her cold and stoic personality, Rubina is loyal to [[Spinel]] and follows his orders without question. In [[HZ133]], she is shown to use underhanded tactics to take down her opponent such as using {{m|Destiny Bond}} and {{m|Curse}}.

==Pokémon==
===In rotation===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Tauros
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Fire
|img=Rubina Tauros.png
|gender=male
|epnum=HZ099
|epname=Orla, Grounded
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{form|Tauros|Blaze Breed}} {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}} is Rubina's first known Pokémon. In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', he and [[Indi]]'s {{form|Tauros|Aqua Breed}} Paldean Tauros battled against [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]], only to be defeated.

Tauros's only known move is {{m|Raging Bull}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Darmanitan
|type1=Fire
|img=Rubina Darmanitan.png
|img2=Rubina Darmanitan Zen Mode.png
|epnum=HZ106
|epname=The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open
|vajp=Masaki Kobori
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Darmanitan}} is Rubina's second known Pokémon. In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', it battled alongside [[Indi]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan against [[Ult]] and {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}}, only to be defeated when Ult's {{p|Dragonite}} came out of its [[Dusk Ball]]. In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', it was used by Indi to battle against Ult and [[Roy]], this time in its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}, but ended up being defeated by Ult's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Dragonite and Roy's Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}.

Darmanitan's known moves are {{m|Fire Punch}} and {{m|Psychic}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Zen Mode}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Scolipede
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Rubina Scolipede Indi Drapion.png
|epnum=HZ120
|epname=Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Scolipede}} is Rubina's third known Pokémon. It was used to battle against [[Penny]] and her {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Sylveon}} and battled alongside [[Indi]]'s {{p|Drapion}}, only to be defeated.

Scolipede's known moves are {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Poison Jab}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Salamence
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Indi Rubina Salamence.png
|epnum=HZ124
|epname=
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Salamence}} is Rubina's fourth known Pokémon. She used it to battle Liko and Amethio alongside Indi's Salamence. It battled against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] and [[Liko's Charcadet]]. It was defeated after Charcadet evolved into {{p|Armarouge}}.

Salamence's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Outrage}}, and {{m|Dragon Dance}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Runerigus (×6)
|type1=Ground
|type2=Ghost
|img=Rubina Runerigus.png
|epnum=HZ133
|epname=
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc=Rubina owns six {{p|Runerigus}}. She used them alongside [[Indi]]'s six {{p|Cofagrigus}} to battle the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], to prevent them from reaching [[Laqua]].

Runerigus's known moves are {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Destiny Bond}}, and {{m|Curse}}, with one of them also knowing {{m|Mean Look}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Electrode
|type1=Electric
|img=Indi Rubina Electrode.png
|epnum=HZ135
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Rubina owns an {{p|Electrode}}. It was used alongside [[Indi]]'s {{Shiny}} Electrode to stop the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] from getting rid of the [[Laquium]] by using {{m|Explosion}}. [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} was able to minimize the damage the Explosion caused but was defeated herself.

Electrode's only known move is {{m|Explosion}}.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Rubina Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Indi
|pkmn=Darmanitan
|type1=Ice
|img=Indi Darmanitan.png
|img2=Indi Darmanitan Zen Mode.png
|epnum=HZ106
|epname=The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=
|desc=Rubina used [[Indi]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Darmanitan}} in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'' during their battle against [[Ult]] and [[Roy]]. At the very start of the battle, it transformed into its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}. With its movement speed unimpeded due to its teammate's {{m|Psychic}}, Darmanitan was able to overpower its opponents as they were slowed down by {{m|Gravity}}. At the end, however, it was defeated by Ult's {{me|Dragonite}} and Roy's Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}.

Darmanitan's known moves are {{m|Icicle Crash}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Zen Mode}}.}}

===Other===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Rabsca (×4)
|type1=Bug
|type2=Psychic
|img=Explorers Rabsca.png
|cap=Rubina's Rabsca
|epnum=HZ107
|epname=Friends as Two, Me and You
|desc=These {{p|Rabsca}} were used by Indi and Rubina as part of a strategy to impede [[Roy]] and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon's movements. They were quickly defeated by [[Ult]]'s {{me|Dragonite}}. It is unknown whether these Pokémon actually belong to the duo or are part of the Pokémon at the [[Explorers]]'s base.

All four Rabsca know the move {{m|Gravity}}, with one of them also knowing {{m|Revival Blessing}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Arboliva, Moltres, Lapras, Kleavor, and Gouging Fire
|type1=Bronze
|img=Super Strong Sphere Six Heroes.png
|cap=Lucius's Arboliva, Moltres, Lapras, Kleavor, and Gouging Fire in HZ110
|img2=Rubina Gouging Fire.png
|cap2=Lucius's Gouging Fire in HZ125
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|main=Six Heroes
|desc=In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Indi and Rubina used [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Spheres]] on the members of the Six Heroes the [[Explorers]] had captured and forced them to fight the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In [[HZ125]], Rubina used a [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere]] on [[Lucius]]'s {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, pitting it against [[Ult]] and his {{p|Dragonite}}. After it was defeated, Rubina used another Super Strong Sphere on it under [[Spinel]]'s orders, but the Explorers were thwarted through the combined efforts of the [[White Zygarde]] and [[Pagogo]].
}}


==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{fire color light}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja=由野ロビン ''Robin Yoshino''
|pt_br=Ana Garcia
|eng=Erica Lindbeck
|fi=Eeva Markkinen
|he=לורן סביר ''Lauren Savir''
|nl=Roos van der Waerden
|es_la=Xanat Martínez
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{fire color}}; overflow: hidden; width:80px"| [[File:Rubina Concept Artwork.png|300px]]
|-
| Rubina’s concept artwork <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_pr/status/1933766351602266402?s=61&t=xKtdVidcKfgZ6A5yGeT6RA</ref>
|}

==Trivia==
* Rubina mostly uses red Pokémon, so when she used [[Indi]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{P|Darmanitan}}, it changed to its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}} to match that color.
** Even though they used Pokémon of the same species in some battles and different Pokémon in others, in every battle the Pokémon they used had a type in common (Fighting for Paldean Tauros; Fire for Darmanitan; Poison for Drapion and Scolipede; Dragon and Flying for Salamence; Ghost for Cofagrigus and Runerigus; Electric for Electrode).
* Rubina and Indi are tied for owning the most Pokémon of any character introduced in {{aniseries|HZ}}, with eleven each.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #e95762"
|-
! style="background:#e95762; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#e95762; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#e95762; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ルーベラ ''Rubella''
| From ルーベライト ''{{wp|rubellite}}'' (red variety of {{wp|tourmaline}})
|-
| English, German, Latin American Spanish, Italian, French, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish
| Rubina
| Similar to her Japanese name and ''{{wp|ruby}}''
|-
| Korean
| 루벨라 ''Rubella''
| From 루벨라이트 ''rubellite''
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Explorers}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|black|fire}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Female characters]]

[[de:Rubella]]
[[es:Rubina]]
[[fr:Rubina]]
[[ja:ルーベラ]]
[[zh:露贝拉]]

Rubina

2026-04-28T03:32:39Z

GougingFire: /* History */

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'''Rubina''' (Japanese: '''ルーベラ''' ''Rubella'') is a recurring antagonist who first appeared in ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''. She is a member of the [[Explorers]] and is commonly seen at [[Indi]]'s side.

==History==
[[File:Indi and Rubina.png|250px|thumb|left|Indi and Rubina battling together]]
Rubina debuted in ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', alongside [[Indi]]. During an argument between [[Karna]] and a pair of [[Exceed]] subordinates, they intervened in order to convince Karna to deliver the [[Strong Sphere]] parts. However, they soon found out [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] being there and immediately engaged in battle against them, [[Dot]], and [[Ult]], using their Strong Spheres to power up their {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. The battle properly started in the [[HZ100|next episode]], where they ended up being defeated after their opponents discovered the pattern behind the Tauros's attacks. After retreating, they reported back to [[Spinel]].

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', Rubina and Indi spotted {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}} trying to trade a [[Dusk Ball]] housing a powerful Pokémon for a Strong Sphere and were seemingly about to accept the offer, only for Ult to show up, declaring himself as the Dusk Ball's owner. Recognizing him as a Rising Volt Tackler, Rubina put away the Dusk Ball, and the Explorer duo prepared for battle, powering up their {{p|Darmanitan}} with their Strong Spheres. They managed to overpower Ult in numbers and raw strength, but Ult managed to still win once his {{p|Dragonite}} emerged from the Dusk Ball, reacting with its Trainer's willingness to fight for others, forcing Rubina and Indi to retreat. In the [[HZ107|next episode]], Rubina and Indi fought against Ult and Roy, this time with each other's Darmanitan in their {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}. Due to the assistance of a {{p|Rabsca}} army, they managed to keep the upper hand for the majority of the battle, only to lose once more as Ult's Dragonite reappeared and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] alongside [[Roy's Lucario]].

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', Rubina and Indi confronted Liko, Roy, and Ult at an Exceed distribution center. In the [[HZ110|following episode]], they used Super Strong Spheres, an upgraded form of the Strong Sphere, to strengthen the captured Six Heroes and force them to battle Liko and her friends. In the [[HZ111|following episode]], Amethio arrived to help battle the rampaging heroes. Despite their combined strength, Liko and the others eventually suffered a total defeat. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Rubina managed to intercept an invasion of Dot and [[Penny]] at the Exceed Museum along with [[Indi]] and [[Chalce]]. After a battle against the two Trainers' Pokémon, Chalce managed to separate Dot from her friend and leave the rest to her and Indi. However, Penny and her {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Jolteon}} defeated Rubina's {{p|Scolipede}} and Indi's {{p|Drapion}} before Dot and Penny escaped with the Laquium data thanks to her newly evolved {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}.

In [[HZ124]], the younger Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio infiltrated the [[Explorers HQ]] to rescue the captured Six Heroes. Rubina and Indi battled Liko and Amethio to prevent them from entering the building, using Super Strong Spheres to empower their {{p|Salamence}}. They were eventually defeated after Liko's {{p|Charcadet}} evolved into {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} and learned {{m|Armor Cannon}}.

In the [[HZ125|following episode]], Spinel lured Liko's group into a trap where each of them was isolated into a room containing an Explorers member and one of the Six Heroes. Rubina battled with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, but it eventually lost when Ult Mega Evolved his {{p|Dragonite}} then had it use {{m|Twister}} to send it crashing into its cage. Once each of the Six Heroes was taken out, [[Pagogo]] used its purifying power to cure them of the Laquium's effects. Liko and her friends escaped with the Six Heroes, but unbeknownst to them, Spinel recorded their encounter and manipulated the events to make the Rising Volt Tacklers appear as the villains. He used this to force the Rising Volt Tacklers into hiding from the public and advertise the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ133]], Rubina and Indi confronted Dot, {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] on [[Mount Pericarp]]. They revealed that they were aware of the Rising Volt Tacklers' plan to purify the Laquium Core using the power of Pokémon with eighteen different Tera Types. In order to prevent the plan's success, Rubina and Indi tried to faint some of the chosen Tera Type Pokémon, only for [[Hamber]] to step in and assist Dot's group. Once their Pokémon were defeated, Rubina and were forced to flee. In the [[HZ134|following episode]], Rubina, Indi, and Spinel greeted the Rising Volt Tacklers at [[Laqua]]'s summit.

In [[HZ135]], Rubina, Indi, and and some Grunts used their Pokémon to stop the Rising Volt Tacklers from completing the ritual to purify the Laquium Core. They successfully took out Penny's Sylveon, only for Coral, Sidian, and Chalce to appear and reveal that they were no longer working for Spinel. Coral sent out Screamypuff, her {{p|Scream Tail}}, and had it take Sylveon's place as the {{type|Fairy}} user. Refusing to let his machinations be ruined, Spinel fused with the Laquium itself, causing the Core to rise from the earth. Rubina and Indi were forced to watch in horror as the Core began attacking anyone it perceived as a threat.

==Character==
Rubina has a stoic personality and is quite cold and calculating. Due to their use of [[Strong Sphere]]s, both she and [[Indi]] battle without issuing actual instructions to their Pokémon, instead making them rely on their natural instincts, which makes battling against them hard to predict at times.

In [[HZ124]], she is shown to be arrogant and ignorant to the condition of her Pokémon as she was ignorant about the state of her {{p|Salamence}}, saying that she didn't care about its current state, fully believing using a Strong Sphere guarantees victory even after being proven wrong multiple times. Despite her cold and stoic personality, Rubina is loyal to [[Spinel]] and follows his orders without question. In [[HZ133]], she is shown to use underhanded tactics to take down her opponent such as using {{m|Destiny Bond}} and {{m|Curse}}.

==Pokémon==
===In rotation===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Tauros
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Fire
|img=Rubina Tauros.png
|gender=male
|epnum=HZ099
|epname=Orla, Grounded
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{form|Tauros|Blaze Breed}} {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}} is Rubina's first known Pokémon. In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', he and [[Indi]]'s {{form|Tauros|Aqua Breed}} Paldean Tauros battled against [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]], only to be defeated.

Tauros's only known move is {{m|Raging Bull}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Darmanitan
|type1=Fire
|img=Rubina Darmanitan.png
|img2=Rubina Darmanitan Zen Mode.png
|epnum=HZ106
|epname=The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open
|vajp=Masaki Kobori
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Darmanitan}} is Rubina's second known Pokémon. In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', it battled alongside [[Indi]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} Darmanitan against [[Ult]] and {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}}, only to be defeated when Ult's {{p|Dragonite}} came out of its [[Dusk Ball]]. In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', it was used by Indi to battle against Ult and [[Roy]], this time in its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}, but ended up being defeated by Ult's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Dragonite and Roy's Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}.

Darmanitan's known moves are {{m|Fire Punch}} and {{m|Psychic}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Zen Mode}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Scolipede
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Rubina Scolipede Indi Drapion.png
|epnum=HZ120
|epname=Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Scolipede}} is Rubina's third known Pokémon. It was used to battle against [[Penny]] and her {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Sylveon}} and battled alongside [[Indi]]'s {{p|Drapion}}, only to be defeated.

Scolipede's known moves are {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Poison Jab}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Salamence
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Indi Rubina Salamence.png
|epnum=HZ124
|epname=
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Salamence}} is Rubina's fourth known Pokémon. She used it to battle Liko and Amethio alongside Indi's Salamence. It battled against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] and [[Liko's Charcadet]]. It was defeated after Charcadet evolved into {{p|Armarouge}}.

Salamence's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Outrage}}, and {{m|Dragon Dance}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Runerigus (×6)
|type1=Ground
|type2=Ghost
|img=Rubina Runerigus.png
|epnum=HZ133
|epname=
|vajp
|vaen=
|desc=Rubina owns six {{p|Runerigus}}. She used them alongside [[Indi]]'s six {{p|Cofagrigus}} to battle the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], to prevent them from reaching [[Laqua]].

Runerigus's known moves are {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Destiny Bond}}, and {{m|Curse}}, with one of them also knowing {{m|Mean Look}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Electrode
|type1=Electric
|img=Indi Rubina Electrode.png
|epnum=HZ135
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Rubina owns an {{p|Electrode}}. It was used alongside [[Indi]]'s {{Shiny}} Electrode to stop the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] from getting rid of the [[Laquium]] by using {{m|Explosion}}. [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} was able to minimize the damage the Explosion caused but was defeated herself.

Electrode's only known move is {{m|Explosion}}.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Rubina Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Indi
|pkmn=Darmanitan
|type1=Ice
|img=Indi Darmanitan.png
|img2=Indi Darmanitan Zen Mode.png
|epnum=HZ106
|epname=The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=
|desc=Rubina used [[Indi]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Darmanitan}} in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'' during their battle against [[Ult]] and [[Roy]]. At the very start of the battle, it transformed into its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}. With its movement speed unimpeded due to its teammate's {{m|Psychic}}, Darmanitan was able to overpower its opponents as they were slowed down by {{m|Gravity}}. At the end, however, it was defeated by Ult's {{me|Dragonite}} and Roy's Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}.

Darmanitan's known moves are {{m|Icicle Crash}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Zen Mode}}.}}

===Other===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rubina
|pkmn=Rabsca (×4)
|type1=Bug
|type2=Psychic
|img=Explorers Rabsca.png
|cap=Rubina's Rabsca
|epnum=HZ107
|epname=Friends as Two, Me and You
|desc=These {{p|Rabsca}} were used by Indi and Rubina as part of a strategy to impede [[Roy]] and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon's movements. They were quickly defeated by [[Ult]]'s {{me|Dragonite}}. It is unknown whether these Pokémon actually belong to the duo or are part of the Pokémon at the [[Explorers]]'s base.

All four Rabsca know the move {{m|Gravity}}, with one of them also knowing {{m|Revival Blessing}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Arboliva, Moltres, Lapras, Kleavor, and Gouging Fire
|type1=Bronze
|img=Super Strong Sphere Six Heroes.png
|cap=Lucius's Arboliva, Moltres, Lapras, Kleavor, and Gouging Fire in HZ110
|img2=Rubina Gouging Fire.png
|cap2=Lucius's Gouging Fire in HZ125
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|main=Six Heroes
|desc=In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Indi and Rubina used [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Spheres]] on the members of the Six Heroes the [[Explorers]] had captured and forced them to fight the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In [[HZ125]], Rubina used a [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere]] on [[Lucius]]'s {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, pitting it against [[Ult]] and his {{p|Dragonite}}. After it was defeated, Rubina used another Super Strong Sphere on it under [[Spinel]]'s orders, but the Explorers were thwarted through the combined efforts of the [[White Zygarde]] and [[Pagogo]].
}}


==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{fire color light}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja=由野ロビン ''Robin Yoshino''
|pt_br=Ana Garcia
|eng=Erica Lindbeck
|fi=Eeva Markkinen
|he=לורן סביר ''Lauren Savir''
|nl=Roos van der Waerden
|es_la=Xanat Martínez
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|-
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| Rubina’s concept artwork <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_pr/status/1933766351602266402?s=61&t=xKtdVidcKfgZ6A5yGeT6RA</ref>
|}

==Trivia==
* Rubina mostly uses red Pokémon, so when she used [[Indi]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{P|Darmanitan}}, it changed to its {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}} to match that color.
** Even though they used Pokémon of the same species in some battles and different Pokémon in others, in every battle the Pokémon they used had a type in common (Fighting for Paldean Tauros; Fire for Darmanitan; Poison for Drapion and Scolipede; Dragon and Flying for Salamence; Ghost for Cofagrigus and Runerigus; Electric for Electrode).
* Rubina and Indi are tied for owning the most Pokémon of any character introduced in {{aniseries|HZ}}, with eleven each.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #e95762"
|-
! style="background:#e95762; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#e95762; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#e95762; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ルーベラ ''Rubella''
| From ルーベライト ''{{wp|rubellite}}'' (red variety of {{wp|tourmaline}})
|-
| English, German, Latin American Spanish, Italian, French, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish
| Rubina
| Similar to her Japanese name and ''{{wp|ruby}}''
|-
| Korean
| 루벨라 ''Rubella''
| From 루벨라이트 ''rubellite''
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
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Laquium

2026-04-27T15:39:49Z

GougingFire: Spelling and Grammar

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[[File:Laquium cluster.png|thumb|250px|A cluster of Laquium in [[Laqua]]]]
'''Laquium''' (Japanese: '''ラクリウム''' ''Rakurium''), also referred to as the '''Treasure of Eternity''' (Japanese: '''永遠のめぐみ''' ''Eternal Blessing'') by [[Exceed]], is a mysterious, energetic substance of extraterrestrial origin featured prominently in {{aniseries|HZ}}. It manifests in the form of pink crystals, is found exclusively in the deepest areas of [[Laqua]], and appears to have some connection to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}}.

After the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Exceed, under the leadership of [[Spinel]], started developing products with Laquium, namely the [[Strong Sphere]]s, their prototype the Laquium Sphere, and their upgrade the Super Strong Sphere.

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:Laquium components.png|thumb|left|250px|The inert extraterrestrial components that make up Laquium]]
As revealed in ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', long ago, Laquium was created as the result of extraterrestrial components found on a massive meteor undergoing a chemical reaction upon its fall onto the [[Pokémon world]], destroying [[Mount Pericarp]]'s summit and creating the crater where [[Laqua]] currently sits at in the process. The meteor itself transformed into the Laquium Core, which is said to produce Laquium endlessly.
[[File:Laquium mist.png|thumb|250px|Laquium spreading its mist all over [[Laqua]]]]
100 years prior to the events of {{aniseries|HZ}}, the original [[Explorers]], composed of [[Lucius]], [[Rystal]], and [[Gibeon]], found the Pokémon paradise known as Laqua. Deep into the paradise, they discovered a large chunk of pink crystals, which were overstimulating the growth of the nearby plants to the point of actually devastating the land. Lucius and Rystal tried to leave Laqua, but Gibeon ignored them and had his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] dig the crystals out. This, however, caused the Laquium to activate, expand uncontrollably, and release a pink mist over the area, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go berserk. The expansion created a fissure on the ground below Gibeon, causing him to fall inside. The [[Six Heroes]] released themselves from their [[Ancient Poké Ball]]s and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, Rystal's {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, but the Laquium kept him alive for over 100 years.

Gibeon survived the fall thanks to the power of the Laquium shard he managed to keep. In the aftermath, he founded [[Exceed]] to conduct research on the mineral and managed to extend his lifespan with the mist released by Laquium.

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Laquium.png|thumb|left|250px|The "Treasure of Eternity", a Laquium shard owned by [[Exceed]]]]
Laquium was first mentioned by Gibeon in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', while he mused about his desire to reach Laqua.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', Friede returned to his previous workplace, Exceed, and asked his former boss, [[Cervantis]], about the "Treasure of Eternity", something he had learned of while working there, suspecting a connection to Terapagos, but the man was unable to give him satisfying answers. Later, Friede managed to sneak on the vault where the Treasure of Eternity was being kept, only to find an empty vault labeled "Laquium", establishing the two names refer to the same substance. Unbeknownst to Friede, the responsible for taking the Laquium away was [[Spinel]].

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Spinel interrupted [[Liko]] and [[Amethio]]'s battle and, as an experiment, used the mist generated by the Laquium sample he stolen on his {{p|Umbreon}}, causing it to go berserk, grow more powerful, and defeat Amethio's {{Tera}}stallized {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in a single hit. Terapagos, angered by the sight of Laquium, transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} and destroyed the sample with its power, forcing Umbreon back into its normal state in the process. Reflecting upon this, Spinel concluded that Terapagos and Laquium must be polar opposites.
[[File:Pagogo Six Heroes Laquium HZ089.png|thumb|250px|[[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] attempting to purify Laqua from Laquium]]
The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and the Explorers arrived at Laqua in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]''. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon arrived at the epicenter of the Laquium spread and inserted a shard into his suit, allowing him to regain the use of his legs. Then, he had Zygarde mine a large cluster of Laquium crystals, only to witness as Lucius emerged from it, still alive. Despite Lucius's warnings, Gibeon still allows the Explorers to excavate the Laquium Core and activate it for unlimited Laquium production. Later, the Six Heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and seemingly purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', causing Gibeon and Lucius to disappear. Spinel, however, managed to store some of the mist into Laquium Spheres, which he then promptly used on the Six Heroes, causing them (except for Rayquaza) to go berserk and wreak havoc across Laqua.

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', [[Dot]] helped [[Roy]] in tracking down a wild {{p|Slaking}} that was possibly under the effects of Laquium, which was thought to have been completely destroyed a year ago. Roy and [[Ult]], with further help from [[Captain Pikachu]], eventually managed to take it down. This discovery led Roy to travel to [[Kanto]]'s [[Indigo Academy]] to find Liko and ask for her help.
[[File:Exceed Strong Sphere.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[Strong Sphere]], a Laquium-based device made by [[Exceed]]]]
On their travels, Liko and Roy found more instances of Pokémon being affected by Laquium, far away from Laqua: two wild {{p|Steelix}} in ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', a wild {{p|Vileplume}} in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]'', and even a trained Pokémon, {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}'s {{p|Scovillain}}, in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]''. Such instances became known as "Laquium Signs" and were resolved by exhausting the affected Pokémon and having Pagogo, in its Terastal Form, purify the Laquium away. In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', Friede confirmed, from first-hand experience, that Laquium still exists in Laqua, given that the Core wasn't completely purified.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Liko and Roy infiltrated Exceed's [[Exceed Testing Center|Testing Center]] to investigate their connection to Laquium. They witnessed the corporation conducting a public test with [[Strong Sphere]]s, with [[Dash]] using it on her {{p|Swanna}}, allowing it to overpower foes even at a massive disadvantage, but causing it to become extremely weakened afterwards. Liko and Roy were then spotted among the crowd by [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] and challenged to an exhibition match, but the battle ended quickly after the Explorers used Strong Spheres of their own on their Pokémon. From this point onwards, the Strong Spheres were most commonly seen used by the Explorers, such as [[Indi]], [[Rubina]], and [[Chalce]]. In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', a more advanced version of the Strong Sphere, the Super Strong Sphere, was revealed and experimented on the captured Six Heroes.
[[File:Laquium Core.png|thumb|250px|The awakened Laquium Core]]
In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', Briar theorised that Pagogo would need to resonate with all eighteen Tera Types with the same wavelength as the Six Heroes in order to properly purify the Laquium Core. In [[HZ126]], it was decided that Liko, Roy, and Dot's Pokémon, as well as [[Captain Pikachu]], {{an|Nemona}}'s {{p|Pawmot}}, and [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}}, would be accounting for most of the remaining Tera Types, leaving only two unaccounted for: {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Poison}}, which would be covered by [[Ann]]'s {{p|Samurott}} in the [[HZ127|following episode]] and [[Diana]]'s {{p|Pecharunt}} in [[HZ132]], respectively.

After training and returning to Laqua, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies began to purify the Laquium Core in [[HZ135]]. However, due to the external stimulus of the purification attempt and Spinel's tenacity as they merged, the Core was ultimately awakened as a form of rejection response, causing it to attack seemingly on its own and even undo the effects of Pagogo's Terastallization. Despite what its behavior implied, it did not gain a consciousness upon awakening and was, instead, only reacting to what had just attacked it. Moreover, it was constantly growing more and more resistant as it absorbed incoming move, causing repeated attacks to become less effective as time went on.
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==Effects and characteristics==
[[File:Spinel Umbreon Laquium.png|thumb|250px|[[Spinel]]'s {{p|Umbreon}} under the effects of Laquium's mist]]
Laquium's main characteristic is its ability to generate a pink mist when subjected to strong external impact, which has different effects on {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[human]]s, and [[Flora of the Pokémon world|plants]]. When affecting a Pokémon, the Laquium mist can draw out its latent power, while turning them vicious and enraged in the process, as well as causing self-inflicted bodily injury and complete exhaustion. Additionally, the affected Pokémon may become [[Obedience|disobedient]], no longer following its {{Pkmn|trainer}}'s orders and picking its moves and targets based completely on instinct and with time, even break the bond between trainer and Pokémon. A Pokémon affected by Laquium can be identified by the pink aura surrounding its body, which can also be seen when the Pokémon uses a [[move]]. Depending on its use, Laquium can extend the lifespan of humans, keeping their bodies younger for longer periods of time, though at the cost of over reliance on the crystals in a weakening state, humans who have had their life extended by Laquium will eventually fade away and die if their source of Laquium runs out or is destroyed. Its mist may also stimulate the growth of plants, but overexposure to the mist can actually start devastating land, causing plants to die and wither away. [[Mollie]] theorizes that Laquium's power is based on forcing the activation of cell replacement, constantly creating a strong, renewed body. It was also shown to be extremely unstable, primarily near the Core, as demonstrated when [[Gibeon]] tried digging it out of the ground. In turn, this caused the crystals to grow and expand uncontrollably around the area, spreading a mist so dense into the air that it formed a huge pillar that blocked out the sky.

Laquium appears to have a connection to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}}, as both seem to be opposing forces. Terapagos seems to be the only way to purify the Laquium from an affected Pokémon, which it can do in either its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal or Stellar Form}}. Although Terapagos was not able to completely purify the Laquium from Laqua in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', as revealed by [[Diana]] and [[Briar]], after resonating with all eighteen different {{Tera|Tera type}}s from Pokémon at the level of the [[Six Heroes]], it'll achieve its full power and will be capable of successfully purify all Laquiu, including even the Laquium Core.

The [[Explorers|Explorer]] leader [[Spinel]] has used Laquium to create a series of devices capable of empowering Pokémon, at the cost of leaving them in an aggressive state that causes great pain as the battle goes on. The first iteration was the prototypical Laquium Sphere, which then led to the mass production of the [[Strong Sphere]] by [[Exceed]], devices that expel Laquium mist at will, allowing trainer to use it to strengthen their Pokémon. Later, the Strong Sphere was further upgraded into Super Strong Sphere, an iteration capable of drawing out the maximum capabilities Laquium has to offer not only covered the affected Pokémon in a pink aura, but causing Laquium crystals to grow around its body.

<gallery widths="250">
Laqua withered area.png|An area of [[Laqua]] that was completely withered away by the Laquium Core
Laquium Hyper Beam.png|A {{m|Hyper Beam}} affected by Laquium
Coral Moltres.png|[[Six Heroes]] {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} under the effects of Super Strong Sphere
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Laquium's effects on Pokémon are similar to that of the substance [[R]] from the [[Detective Pikachu series]], as both substances can empower and strengthen Pokémon, but also force them into a pained and rampaging state.
** The effects are also similar to the [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] phenomenon featured in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
** The awakened Laquium Core is similar to {{DL|Ange|Hyperrogue Ange Floette}}, featured at the climax of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, as they are large, inanimate objects that have merged with a living being and started reacting to external stimuli, with a potential of causing mass destruction. Both are also the reason why rampaging Pokémon start appearing in their canons: Laquium and Rogue Mega Evolution.
** Laquium is similar to the [[Meteonite]] featured in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. Both are elements of extraterrestrial origin that have effects on the Pokémon in their vicinity, were both involved in past disasters before being rendered dormant, and were sought by [[villainous team]]s for use as weapons of conquest.
** The Laquium Core is similar to the [[Giant Rock]] featured in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. Both are artifacts that contain enormous levels of energy, fuse with another being ([[Spinel]] or [[Chespie]] respectively) to fully awaken, gain some form of autonomy after being awakened, and serve as the final opponent a team assembled by the protagonists must battle to prevent a global disaster from occurring.
* In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', [[Friede]] claims the creation of Laquium was an astronomically rare event.

==Names==
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|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ラクリウム ''Laqurium''
| From ラクア ''[[Laqua]]'' and ''-ium'' (common suffix used for {{wp|Systematic element name#IUPAC rules|names}} of metal elements)
|-
| English, French, German, European Spanish, Czech, Finnish, Polish
| Laquium
| Similar to its Japanese name
|-
| rowspan="2"|Latin American Spanish
| Laqualio<ref group=n name="HZ054">[[HZ054]] onwards</ref>
| From ''Laqua'' and ''-io'' (-ium)
|-
| Laquium<ref group=n name="HZ045">[[HZ054]]</ref>
| Same as its English name
|-
| rowspan="2"|Italian
| Laquion<ref group=n name="HZ054" />
| From ''Laqua'' and ''-ion'' (-ium)
|-
| Laquium<ref group=n name="HZ045" />
| Same as its English name
|-
| Korean
| 라쿠륨 ''Laqurium''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 拉庫質 ''Lākùzhí''
| From 拉庫雅 ''Lākùyǎ'' (Laqua) and 物質 ''wùzhí'' (material)
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 琉铄 ''Liúshuò''
| From 琉璃 ''liúlí'' (a kind of gem; archaic word for glass) and 乐土 ''Lètǔ'' (Laqua) with the {{wp|Radical 167|metal radical}} (钅) added to indicate it as a metal element
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Láquio
| From ''Laqua'' and ''-io'' (-ium)
|}
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''Treasure of Eternity''
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|ja=永遠のめぐみ ''{{tt|Eien no Megumi|Eternal Blessing}}''
|zh_cmn=永遠的恩惠 ''{{tt|Yǒngyuǎn de Ēnhuì|Eternal Blessing}}''
|cs=Dar věčnosti
|fi=Ikuisuuden aarre
|fr=Trésor d'éternité
|de=Schatz der Ewigkeit
|it=Tesoro dell'eternità
|ko=영원한 은총 ''{{tt|Yeong'wonhan Eunchong|Eternal Blessing}}''
|pt_br=Tesouro da Eternidade
|es=Tesoro de la Eternidad
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Dot

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'''Dot''' (Japanese: '''ドット''' ''Dot''<ref>[https://bandai-a.akamaihd.net/bc/img/model/xl/1000201933_1.jpg "Dot"], [https://gashapon.jp/products/detail.php?jan_code=4570118165176000 Pocket Monster Acrylic Stand Collection 2] on Gashapon</ref>) is a major supporting character<ref>Official materials, such as [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1774270394054443220/ this] relationship chart, do not list Dot as a main character or lead protagonist, instead most commonly listing Liko and Roy as dual protagonists.</ref> of {{aniseries|HZ}}. She is a skilled programmer and a member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. Online, she is known as '''Nidothing''' (Japanese: '''ぐるみん''' ''Gurumin''), a popular content creator and streamer that makes videos on various topics of the [[Pokémon world]].

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Dot and Friede.png|250px|thumb|left|Dot meeting Friede for the first time]]
Dot grew up with her mother, [[Franka]], and has known her uncle, [[Murdock]], for a long time. Eventually, she became a popular video streamer known online as Nidothing, inspired by {{an|Iono}}, with whom she would form a friendship as her online career took off.

As revealed in ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]'', sometime before the events of the series, Dot struggled to find inspiration for her content, as she lacked the personal experience to properly discuss the topics she covered. One day, she met [[Friede]], a [[Pokémon Professor]] and friend of Murdock, who asked if she could develop an app for his band of adventurers, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. Dot initially refused, but words of advice from Iono led her not only to accomplish Friede's request, but also to join his group on the [[Brave Olivine]], allowing her to go out and see what the world could offer, on the condition that she would have to return home if her mother felt she had been away for too long.

During her time on the Brave Olivine, Dot befriended a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} that started making appearances on her streams.
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====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Dot and Ludlow picnic.png|250px|thumb|Dot and Ludlow having fun on a picnic]]
Dot, as Nidothing, debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', taking part in several videos alongside Quaxly.

She debuted as herself in ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', where it was revealed she was part of the Rising Volt Tacklers as well as [[Murdock]]'s niece. [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] went to Dot's room hoping to gather information on the [[Black Rayquaza]]'s whereabouts, only to receive a drawing of Roy losing a battle. Later, after seeing Liko and Roy's dedication to becoming better Trainers, Dot gave them another drawing indicating that Rayquaza was in the [[Paldea]] [[region]].

In the following [[HZ008|episode]], while Liko came to visit after Dot rebuffed her for her share of the food, Liko heard Nidothing's video theme from behind Dot's door and assumed Dot also enjoyed watching Nidothing's livestreams. Liko attempted to invite Dot to watch the livestream together, but was caught off guard upon hearing Dot abruptly shouting about something, leaving Liko confused. Liko told her how much she admires Nidothing, how knowledgeable she was about Pokémon, and how fun it was to watch her. Afterwards, while Liko was watching her video in real time, Dot read her comment, which made Liko flustered that someone she admired was reading her comment. The comment shared a similar description of Dot's personality, making Dot feel awkward. During the day, Murdock tried to get Dot out of her room by placing a tray of his donuts in a cabinet. Later that night, Dot, having been touched by Liko's kindness, sneaked into the kitchen and grabbed them for herself and Quaxly, making Murdock happy that his plan was successful.

In ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'', as soon as Liko arrived in Paldea, Dot began to open up a little more to her. Following [[Ludlow]]'s advice, Dot left an illustration on Liko's bedroom door and when she thanked her, Dot said on the other side that she would wait for her. Accidentally, Liko saw Dot laundering her Nidothing costume while on her way to her house to approach {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} again. However, in ''[[HZ011|Arboliva's Forest]]'', while Dot was trying to tell Liko the truth, Liko revealed that she just thought that Dot was just a Nidothing fan, leaving Liko without actually knowing the Nidothing's real identity.

In ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', as Dot was in progress of making a new video about [[picnic]]s, she didn't have any idea on what to talk about, as she'd never been in a picnic before. After receiving a message from Liko, that she could make her own sandwich in the meeting room, causing Dot's stomach to growl. She decided to leave her room and to her surprise, she found table of [[sandwich]] [[ingredient]]s that she could use, though she didn't know how to make one. Ludlow explained to Dot that Liko wanted to share fun experiences with her to help build a better friendship. Considering Ludlow's words and with the help of her fellow members, she was able to create a video about picnicking. Afterwards, as thanks, Dot sent Liko a message of her wearing her Nidothing costume alongside with Quaxly and Ludlow, but Liko once again failed to make the connection. Ludlow and Friede decided to let Dot be the one to decide when to actually explain the truth to Liko.
[[File:Liko Roy Dot Paldean first partners.png|250px|thumb|left|Dot and her friends battling the Explorers]]
In ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', when the Rising Volt Tacklers noticed Liko had been absent for a while, Dot pointed their search towards [[Artazon]], where sightings of a girl with a {{p|Sprigatito}} had been reported online; this, however, was only misinformation created by [[Spinel]] to delay them. Quickly after realizing this, Dot reached out for {{an|Iono}} in order to collab with her and reach a larger audience to search for Liko. Her plan was a success, as Liko was found in Levincia, but Iono suddenly turned this into a game of tag, leading the girl to run away. Now, with the Rising Volt Tacklers heading towards the right place, Dot asked Friede to take her there as well, partnering up with Quaxly in the process. In Levincia, using information from Iono's livestream, Dot and Roy were able to predict where Liko would be and reunited with her; in the process, Dot finally met Roy and Liko in person, after only communicating with them from inside her room.
[[File:Dot and Tinkatink.png|thumb|250px|Dot catches Tinkatink as her second Pokémon]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Dot {{pkmn2|caught}} Quaxly as her [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] and officially became a Pokémon Trainer. Following this, the Rising Volt Tacklers started looking around Levincia for Liko's pendant, which had been taken by Spinel. Dot, Liko, and Roy split up when {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}'s [[Ancient Poké Ball]] begun glowing, as this meant the pendant was nearby. She and Quaxly found their way to a docked cargo ship, where they were ambushed by a {{p|Beheeyem}} and a {{p|Magneton}}. They held their ground and, despite the signal being jammed, managed to alert Liko and Roy to their location with a clever use of {{m|Water Gun}}. The three of them engaged in battle against Spinel's Pokémon, with this being Dot's first-ever battle, but they were quickly defeated once their opponent unleashed his {{p|Umbreon}}. Despite this loss, they were able to retrieve the pendant, which reacted with Liko's strong emotions, and made their escape with Arboliva. Later that night, encouraged by Quaxly, Dot revealed to Liko that she was Nidothing.

In ''[[HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer]]'', Dot's microphone broke down during a Nidothing livestream. She, Liko, and Roy went on a trip to [[Steelbound Town]], where she purchased a replacement microphone and another to use as a prop. After getting separated from the others, Dot came across a wild {{TP|Dot|Tinkatink}} failing to take a man's hammer. To Dot's surprise, Tinkatink stole the prop microphone and immediately began working it into a new hammer. Later, Tinkatink climbed aboard the Brave Olivine in order to show Dot the hammer she made, only to be blamed for destroying the ship's supply of iron materials. The true culprit was a wild {{p|Orthworm}}, which Dot managed to defeat and drive off with Quaxly and Tinkatink's help. Upon realizing that Tinkatink wanted to stay with her, Dot accepted her wish and used a {{i|Poké Ball}} Quaxly gave her to catch her. Later, Dot introduced Tinkatink to her viewers in a livestream, only to nearly have her identity exposed when Tinkatink tried to steal the zipper off her Nidothing costume.
[[File:Dot and Franka.png|250px|thumb|left|Dot and Franka]]
In ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]'', Dot's mother [[Franka]] came aboard the Brave Olivine, intending to take Dot home with her. Worried for how Dot felt about the situation, Liko and Roy asked her to tell them about how she came aboard the Brave Olivine. Later, when Franka realized her daughter had become a Trainer, she challenged Dot to a battle, much to the latter's confusion. During their battle, Dot conveyed to Franka how much she had grown as a person after joining the Rising Volt Tacklers. Her determination to win allowed Quaxly to learn {{m|Low Kick}} and defeat Franka's {{p|Lycanroc}}. Afterward, Dot asked if she could end the trial period and become a permanent member of the Rising Volt Tacklers, which Franka readily agreed to.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', the Explorers used a machine capable of recreating Terapagos's energy to summon the Black Rayquaza. While Dot worked on a kill program for the machine, Liko and Roy used their Pokémon to keep the Explorers distracted. Their efforts paid off, but after Dot shut the machine down, [[Coral]] lost her temper and commanded her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. The attack collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, creating an explosion powerful enough to blast the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}} directly into the hull of the Brave Olivine.

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', the ship was safely docked while the Explorers retreated, realizing their operation was a failure. Hoping to convey Terapagos's desire to reach [[Laqua]], Dot, Roy, Liko, and Friede challenged Rayquaza to a battle, which it readily accepted. Quaxly combined its strength with Sprigatito to launch attacks, but was quickly taken out by a stray {{m|Draco Meteor}}, leaving Dot unable to help with the rest of the battle. Eventually, only Liko and Roy were left, but, despite the best efforts of their Pokémon, they were unable to do much against the Sky High Pokémon. Later, Dot, Liko, and Roy decided to become stronger by learning how to use the Terastal phenomenon.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Dot, Liko, and Roy enrolled in [[Naranja Academy]] as part of the [[Tera Training]] module. They each received a [[Tera Orb]] and were tasked with battling a selected [[Gym Leader]] as part of their basic aptitude test—in Dot's case, Iono was chosen as her opponent.

The group arrived in Levincia for her test in ''[[HZ049|Dot and Nidothing]]'', where they reunited with the other Rising Volt Tacklers and Iono. Right before a rehearsal match, Dot learned that Iono planned on streaming the upcoming test, resulting in her feeling anxious and being unable to properly focus on the battle, to which the Gym Leader offered that she could battle as Nidothing instead. Later, Dot hosted a Nidothing livestream touring through Levincia, though Liko and Quaxly were keen to notice that she seemed to be forcing herself to act cheerful. When asked if she was truly okay with taking the test as Nidothing, Dot snapped, insisting her decision was final, only for the conversation to be interrupted by a wild {{p|Varoom}} accidentally running off with the Nidothing costume. Dot chased after the Pokémon to the middle of the city and, despite being surrounded by onlookers and cameras, was able to overcome her anxiety, allowing her to effectively issue commands for Quaxly to defeat Varoom and retrieve the costume.
[[File:Dot and Iono HZ055.png|thumb|250px|Dot and Iono interacting with each other]]
Dot's battle against Iono began in the [[HZ050|following episode]]. Despite having studied her opponent's {{p|Bellibolt}} beforehand, Dot still struggled against the more experienced Pokémon, but she still managed to take advantage of an unexpected situation by Terastallizing Quaxly during a power outage, allowing him to damage his opponent while Iono's attention was elsewhere. Once the power was restored, however, Iono retaliated, Terastallizing her Bellibolt and defeating Quaxly with a supereffective move. Despite the loss, Dot and Quaxly still managed to pass their basics test for fully letting loose and having fun in battle, showing how their bond got improved.

In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Dot, Liko, and Roy participated in the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]] alongside the Gym Leaders they battled for their basic aptitude tests. Dot and Iono went up against [[Poppy]]'s {{p|Copperajah|Rajah}} and {{p|Tinkaton|Tinkie}} and, despite a initial struggle, managed to get the upper hand due to Dot's quick thinking: while her Quaxly Terastallized to distract Tinkie, Iono's Bellibolt defeated Rajah with an {{a|Electromorphosis}}-boosted {{m|Zap Cannon}}, winning the battle by default. In the [[HZ056|following episode]], Dot took care of Terapagos while Liko had her battle. At some point, the {{pkmn|category|Tera Pokémon}} wandered off, and she chased it to the academy's library, where she met [[Penny]] and learned that [[Chalce|Chive]] had somehow been registered as a teacher without Penny's knowing. After a brief encounter with Chive, Dot discovered and took out a copy of the [[Scarlet Book]], which Terapagos took an interest in.

In ''[[HZ059|Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!]]'', Dot, Liko, and Roy arrived at [[Medali]]'s {{DL|Medali|Treasure Eatery}}, where they met [[Larry]], the Gym Leader that Dot would have to battle for her Tera Training usage test. Despite her best tactics, the battle was not in her favor, with Larry managing to defeat Tinkatink and {{status|paralyze}} Quaxly while keeping both of his Pokémon. After realizing Quaxly had been imitating the movements of other Pokémon throughout the battle, Dot told him to incorporate those movements into his attacks, allowing him to deal a series of blows on {{p|Staraptor}}, which was the push necessary for Quaxly to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}. Dot followed it up with a Terastallization, but the paralysis persisted, leaving Quaxwell wide open to be defeated by his opponent. Although she lost, Larry praised Dot's ingenuity during the battle and awarded her a passing review.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Dot was contacted by Penny during the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]], who informed her that someone on the inside was hacking into the academy's system. They quickly came to the conclusion that the Explorers, through Chalce, were trying to steal information about Terapagos. In order for the tournament to not be interrupted, they kept this under wraps and tried to solve it themselves, with Dot asking Liko and Roy for help to look out for the Explorers. Dot managed to find Chalce, but her {{p|Medicham}} alerted her and managed to keep Quaxwell at bay. Even with Penny trying to block her access to the system, Chalce managed to steal the data and {{m|Teleport}}ed away with her {{p|Xatu}}. In the [[HZ067|following episode]], Dot faced [[Rob]] and his {{p|Darumaka}} in the tournament and won after Terastallizing her Quaxwell.

Following the end of the Tera Training course, Dot, Liko, and Roy reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers in ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]''. After receiving Lucius's belt back from Friede, Dot was challenged by Lucius's Lapras, who wanted to test her strength as a Trainer at the end of her Tera Training. After exchanging a couple of attacks, Dot Terastallized Quaxwell and had her use an enhanced Liquidation, which Lapras withstood, but still seemed content with their growth before returning to her Poké Ball soon after.

Before they left Naranja Academy, [[Raifort]] informed them about [[Briar]], a Terapagos researcher currently stationed in the land of [[Kitakami]], so the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to head there next. In ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]'', Dot, Liko, Roy, and Friede traveled up [[Oni Mountain]] to meet with Briar at the [[Crystal Pool]], where Briar was at, according to [[Carmine]]. Along the way, a wild {{p|Bombirdier}} pestered the group by dropping various objects on them and stole a metal plate that Tinkatink wanted to improve her hammer. Dot and her Pokémon chased Bombirdier to its nest, where Quaxwell was forced to confront it and its Terastallized partner while Tinkatink retrieved the plate. Once Tinkatink finished forging her new hammer, she evolved into {{p|Tinkatuff}} and turned the tide of battle, driving the Bombirdier off. In the [[HZ071|following episode]], the group arrived at the Crystal Pool and met with Briar, with whom they discussed about Terapagos, but ultimately left with no new leads. As the group returned to the Brave Olivine, Dot stayed behind in [[Mossui Town]] to record some footage for her channel and ended up meeting [[Perrin]], a photographer who snapped a photo of a {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}} in [[Tengu Mountain]], though couldn't remember the exact location.

Dot, Liko, Roy, Friede, and Perrin arrived in Tengu Mountain in ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]''. Following an encounter with some a pack of wild {{p|Houndour}} and {{p|Houndoom}}, Dot was separated from the others, but soon found Perrin and discovered that her inability to remember Kleavor's location was due to the effects of a wild {{p|Trevenant}}'s {{m|Confuse Ray}}. With her skills, Dot was able to determine exactly where the photo had been taken, leading to the now reunited group successfully tracking down Kleavor in the [[HZ073|following episode]]. Despite Liko and Lapras's pleas, Kleavor did not go with them so easily, deciding to test the group's might first. After a long battle over various terrains, Kleavor emerged victorious over Dot, Liko, and Roy's Terastallized Pokémon, but still acknowledged their strength and decided to return to its Ancient Poké Ball.

After following leads from [[Wy-Yes]] and [[Siskel]], the Rising Volt Tacklers found what was presumed to be Lucius's {{p|Entei}} in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast. Although they failed to defeat it, Entei still recognized their strength, but was revealed to be a [[wild Pokémon]] unrelated to the Six Heroes.
[[File:Dot and Penny.png|thumb|250px|left|Dot and Penny]]
The Rising Volt Tacklers's search for Lucius's Entei led them to Paldea's {{pal|Pokémon League}} building in ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', after Briar notified them about recent sightings of an Entei in Area Zero. In order for Dot, Liko, and Roy to be granted access to the area, they were tasked with defeating Geeta's Pokémon, consisting of a {{p|Glimmora}} and two {{p|Glimmet}}, in a battle. In the end, only Floragato and Glimmora remained, with Liko's Pokémon barely managing to win thanks to {{a|Overgrow}} activating. Having been granted permission, the children searched all around Area Zero for Entei alongside Friede and Briar until it decided to appear before them in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', revealing itself to actually be a {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. Eventually, after an intense battle, the Rising Volt Tacklers earned Gouging Fire's trust. In the [[HZ082|following episode]], the children and Friede battled once more against the Black Rayquaza after it had been summoned to Area Zero by the other heroes. After a long battle, they managed to weaken Rayquaza enough for it to go inside its Ancient Poké Ball. With the Six Heroes gathered, the Rising Volt Tacklers headed towards Laqua, guided by Rayquaza.

Dot, Liko, Roy, and Friede finally arrived at Laqua in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'' and were ambushed by the Explorers, who were following them for a while. Once again, Dot faced off against Chalce and was able to level the playing field by resorting to some unpredictable tactics. When Zirc and Onia arrived in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the young Rising Volt Tacklers were able to proceed to Laqua's previously sealed off area, where they discovered that Lucius was still alive. While Pagogo and Six Heroes gathered power to purify Laqua of Laquium, the children, alongside Amethio, Terastallized their main Pokémon in preparation for a showdown against [[Gibeon]] and the [[White Zygarde]]. The battle begun in the [[HZ088|following episode]] and was initially very one-sided, with the Order Pokémon being so powerful that they weren't able to deal notable damage even when exploiting a weakness. With a {{m|Land's Wrath}}, Zygarde defeated Crocalor and Quaxwell, and left Floragato and Ceruledge on their last legs. Refusing to give up, Floragato evolved into {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} and, teaming up with Ceruledge, managed to knock Zygarde down. At this moment, Zygarde forfeited the battle, revealing it was actually testing the strength and resolve of Liko and her friends all along, before disassembling and abandoning Gibeon due to his actions.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo, in its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}}, purified Laqua with the help of the Six Heroes. Though the situation seemed over, Spinel used some Laquium mist he had stored on the Six Heroes, causing them to go berserk, except for Rayquaza, which urged the Rising Volt Tacklers to flee the area. With [[Roy's Kilowattrel]] and [[Friede's Charizard]], the group was able to reach the Brave Olivine, but soon faced a heavy loss when Friede and his Charizard were blown off by the heavy winds, leaving their fate unknown.

Dot and the others eventually returned to Mount Pericarp to look for Friede, only to find that Exceed had the area blocked off. With Spinel framing Laqua's destruction on the Rising Volt Tacklers, the group decided to lay low and go their separate ways, with Dot returning home to her mother, where she continued making Nidothing videos.
[[File:Dot Tech Support.png|thumb|250px|Dot helping Roy from home]]
In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', Dot contacted Roy for the first time in a year and asked him to seek out Pokémon affected by the Laquium mist. After Roy was joined by Liko on this journey, Dot remained in contact with them remotely, conveying information regarding Laquium Signs and the Black Rayquaza. In ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]'', upon hearing of the Black Rayquaza's situation through Liko and Roy, Dot decided to meet up with them and Murdock in Cortondo.

Before heading to Cortondo, however, Dot was requested by Iono in ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]'' to investigate a series of incidents where Pokémon were attacked by an unusually fast {{p|Stunfisk}} in Levincia. Noticing a pink mist surrounding the victims, Dot concluded the culprit was affected by Laquium. Later, she confronted the Stunfisk's Trainer, a boy named [[Stunner Fisk]] who deliberately pranked people to make content for his streaming channel. With the power boost provided by his [[Strong Sphere]], Stunner Fisk managed to take out Quaxwell, but was eventually defeated once Dot Terastallized Tinkatuff to strengthen its newly-learned {{m|Metal Claw}}. Afterward, Iono provided a Flying Taxi for Dot so she could go meet with Liko and the others. In the [[HZ098|following episode]], she reunited with Murdock, Liko, and Roy, met [[Ult]] in person, and joined them in their travel to meet with [[Orla]] in Galar.

In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', Dot and the others visited Orla at [[Karna]]'s [[Karna's Poké Ball factory|Poké Ball factory]]. While trying to convince Orla to aid them, Dot and the group found out that Karna had been hired to manufacture parts for the Strong Spheres, oblivious to what they truly were. Due to their intervention, the Explorers members [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] stepped in to take the order by force. In the [[HZ100|following episode]], Dot, Liko, Roy, and Ult teamed up to battle Indi and Rubina's Laquium-enhanced {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. By exploiting a weakness caused by the Laquium's effect, Dot and the others emerged victorious, forcing Indi and Rubina to retreat. Later, after Orla had been convinced to fly on the airship once again, Dot and the others pitched in to help clean and repair the Brave Olivine. Once they were done, [[Mollie]], Murdock, and Ludlow arrived to join as well. To everyone else's surprise, Ult proudly stated he would be joining the Rising Volt Tacklers as their newest member. As they prepared to take off, Dot discovered a message from Friede revealing to everyone that he was alive and well, but was in hiding from the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Dot, Liko, Roy, and Ult met with Geeta and Clavell at Naranja Academy to discuss Laquium and how Exceed was exploiting its power for their own gain. They also talked about the same subject with [[Jacq]], who promised to do his own investigation on how Laquium affects Pokémon. Dot then reunited with Penny, who provided her a map with information about Laquium Signs across Paldea and challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], inspired by Roy and Nemona's battle. The battle took place in the [[HZ102|following episode]] and ended up in Penny's victory.
[[File:Dot and Quaxwell.png|thumb|left|250px|Dot and Quaxwell surfing]]
In ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', Dot tried to stay on the Brave Olivine and away from the beach, but kept coming back because of the wild {{p|Gimmighoul}} that she and her friends encounterd before keeps controlling her into collecting [[Gimmighoul Coin|coins]] for it. However, upon seeing her Quaxwell's desire to go surfing, Dot decided to join in. While surfing, Dot saw that Gimmighoul stowed away on her board and ended up saving it from drifting away after it tried to save one of its coins when it dropped it into the ocean. Seeing that Gimmighoul wanted to become like a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Gholdengo}} that enjoys surfing, Dot felt a kinship with the Coin Chest Pokémon and offered to help it make its dream come true, which {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}} accepted, resulting in Dot adding it to her [[party|team]].

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', Dot was searching for her Tinkatuff while her friends headed to an Exceed facility to search for [[Cervantis]]. Along the way, she encountered and battled against Coral and Sidian, who revealed the Rising Volt Tacklers were headed towards a trap. Dot had Quaxwell stall the Explorers while she and Gimmighoul helped Tinkatuff to forge her new hammer, helping her to evolve into {{p|Tinkaton}}. After her Evolution, Tinkaton defeated Glalie and had Coral and Sidian retreat. In the [[HZ110|next episode]], Dot met [[Hamber]] for the first time, both tracked down Cervantis's location but were attacked by Chalce. As Chalce pressured Hamber to not interfere, Dot battled Chalce alone, with Tinkaton eventually learning {{m|Gigaton Hammer}} to defeat Chalce's Medicham, causing the admin to retreat. Dot then helped free Cervantis, who revealed Spinel's experiment regarding the Super Strong Sphere on the Six Heroes. In the [[HZ111|following episode]], Dot with her group arrivied too late, as her friends and Amethio have been defeated by five of the Six Heroes. After biding farewell to Amethio, Cervantis and Hamber, Dot and the others received a call from Briar, who suggested that they come meet her at [[Blueberry Academy]]. Realizing that Blueberry Academy is a school that specializes in Pokémon battling, Dot and her friends decided it would be the perfect location to train for their next encounter with the Explorers, as Liko revealed to them that their friend Ann was there as an exchange student.

In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', Dot called Cervantis whom informed her of the Exceed Museum that was actually a data center where the data on Laquium was stored and it cut off from external connections. Knowing she had no choice but to get into the Museum personally, Dot enlisted Penny to help her, much to her shock and surprise. In the [[HZ120|next episode]], Dot and Penny were able to into the Exceed Museum and get the data on Laquium with Cervantis's help. Despite having to battle Chalce, Indi, and Rubina, Dot and Penny were able to escape thanks to her Gimmighoul evolving into {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}. After escaping the Exceed Museum, Dot bid Penny farewell and head back to her friends.

In [[HZ124]], Dot and her friends infiltrated the Explorers HQ to rescue the remaining Six Heroes. Dot and Liko tried to hack through the back door but were caught by Indi and Rubina. After Amethio and his Ceruledge showed up in time, Dot hacks the door while he and Liko battle Indi and Rubina in a tag team. Dot goes in bewteen watching Amethio and Liko battle and hacking the door, even seeing Liko's {{p|Charcadet}} evolve into {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} mid-battle, defeating the Explorers' two {{p|Salamence}} with its new {{m|Armor Cannon}} move, forcing Indi and Rubina to retreat. Dot and her friends then snuck into the HQ to rescue the remaining Six Heroes, only to be led into a trap set by Spinel, with Dot and her friends facing against each of the remaining Six Heroes and Explores Admins one on one.

In [[HZ125]], Dot used her Quaxwell and Tinkaton against Lucius's Arboliva. After Dot's Quaxwell got knocked out, Dot brought out Gholdengo, as she had it distract Arboliva with Make It Rain while her Tinkaton charged up Gigaton Hammer, which led them to defeating the Olvie Pokémon.

In [[HZ127]], Dot had a battle against Penny, with Quaxwell against {{p|Vaporeon}}. Dot struggled at first due to Vaporeon's {{a|Water Absorb}} ability but had Quaxwell dodge and land attacks gracefully with his dancing skills. Penny suddenly fought dirty and had Vaporeon attack Tinkaton and Gholdengo, prompting Quaxwell to protect them, resulting in his defeat. Dot questioned Penny on her behavior but Penny pointed out that the Explorers will not fight fairly either, so she should not have been so naive. After her loss, Dot considered resigning from fighting on the front lines, as her self esteem has been deeply affected.

In [[HZ128]], Dot was still researching Tera types, feeling solemn over her previous loss. Ult tried to forcibly persuade her to come back as a front line batter, with both trainers arguing as a result. However, Iono stepped in and showed Dot how Quaxwell has been training hard and calls her out on not understanding her partner. Dot then battled against Iono for the second time, determined to prove her wrong. After Quaxwell learn {{m|Wave Crash}} and evolved into {{p|Quaquaval}}, both trainers Terastallized their Pokémon, with Quaquaval defeating Bellibolt and Dot winning the battle. Dot then regained her confidence to battle as a front liner, while providing data support to Roy and Ult as they headed to battle the Black Rayquaza.

In [[HZ133]], Dot joined in the battle against the Explorers, joining Penny and Nemona in battling against Indi and Rubina's {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. The trio struggled against their opponents at first due to their use of {{m|Curse}} and {{m|Destiny Bond}}, but with Hamber's arrival, they were able to defeat their Pokémon. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Dot and her group meet back up with their friends, where she reunites with Amethio. Dot and the group then encounter Spinel, Rubina, and Indi.

In [[HZ135]], Dot and her friends start erasing the Laquium Core, but the Explorers got in the way, even defeating Penny's {{p|Sylveon}} in the process. However, Dot and the group became surprised when Coral turned against Spinel and used her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take Sylveon's place. Dot and the group became even more surprised when Chalce and Sidian also turned against Spinel as they with Coral decided to team up with the heroes in order to stop him for good. During the process to remove Laquium, Spinel merged with its Core, casuing it to awaken, much to Dot and the group's shock. Dot and the group tried to fight it, but it was too strong. However, they refused to give up and found out that the middle of the Laquium Core was the weak point that they needed to hit.

===Character===
[[File:Dot eyes.png|250px|thumb|left|Dot with her hair up]]
As an influencer and a video distributor, it is Nidothing's job to entertain young aspiring Trainers. Within the videos, she is seen as perky, using exaggerated teaching methods, and giving a beginner's guide to Trainers interested in starting their own {{pkmn|journey}}. However, after becoming a Pokémon Trainer herself in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Dot got a taste of Pokémon battles, which she found enjoyable. Dot also uses the experiences she gained from being a Trainer as inspiration for her videos, as seen in ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', when she attempted to make a video about [[Multi Battle]]s. In addition, Dot learns more about Pokémon and to create bonds with them, especially with her own.
[[File:Dot and Iono.png|thumb|250px|Dot and Iono]]
As Nidothing, she always starts her videos or livestreams with the catchphrase, '''''What's up!''''' (Japanese: '''よぉーっす！''' ''Yoo-su!''). Her Japanese catchphrase is a combination of the common English slang "yo" and part of {{p|Quaxly}}'s Japanese name (Japanese: '''クワッス''' ''Kuwassu''). Outside of being a streamer, Dot seems to be reclusive and spends most of her time behind doors creating videos, and is rarely seen by the other [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] members. Rather than having herself talk to [[Roy]] and [[Liko]], she used {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} as a messenger to communicate with them. While not necessarily shy, she is incredibly introverted and finds the other members too bothersome to interact with. However, after being touched by Liko's kindness, Dot opens up a bit, as seen in ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]'' when she sneaked out of her room to grab the donuts [[Murdock]] made for her and Quaxly. This was shown again in the [[HZ009|next episode]], where Dot took [[Ludlow]]'s advice to the heart, as she realized that she and Liko do have some similarities, even leaving a drawing for her at her room.

Dot eventually grew to consider Liko a friend, as seen in ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', when she was surprised that she wanted to share experiences with her by giving her and Ludlow their own picnic to enjoy on the [[Brave Olivine]]. Dot also went out of her way to look for Liko when she went missing in ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', as she left her room and the Brave Olivine to find her. At first, Dot found Roy annoying, but was intrigued that he had a rare {{i|Poké Ball}} that had a [[Black Rayquaza]] inside it. However, after teaming up with him in looking for Liko and battling against the [[Explorers]], Dot warmed up to Roy and came to see him as a friend. Dot also watched Roy's second battle against [[Friede]] in ''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]''. As time went on, Dot became close with Liko and Roy, as she mostly hangs out with them. Dot also has formed a friendship with Iono, who was a inspiration for her to begin her streaming career, and refers to her as (Japanese: '''ナンジャモお姉さん''' ''Big sister Nanjyamo'').
[[File:HZ049.png|250px|thumb|left|Dot's discomfort of cameras]]
Dot tends to get easily nervous or anxious on a tight schedule, or frustrated when she sees a comment on one of her videos she doesn't like. Dot is also shown to grow increasingly afraid and conflicted about any of her fans finding out that she's Nidothing. However, Dot does show guilt for her unwelcoming attitude towards others, deciding to read Liko's comment as Nidothing during said livestream to make up for turning her down. Despite not wanting others to know the truth, Dot does bring herself to make an attempt to confess to Liko that she is Nidothing after gradually warming up to her, as seen in ''[[HZ011|Arboliva's Forest]]''. However, after being encouraged by Quaxly, Dot fully tells Liko the truth about being Nidothing in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]''. Dot even told Roy that she is Nidothing, as she came to trust him to know the truth about her influencer and a video distributor identity. In ''[[HZ049|Dot and Nidothing]]'', Dot is shown to have some discomfort with being around cameras when she is not in her Nidothing costume, which cause her to freeze while trying to retrieve it from {{p|Varoom}}. Afterwards, the encouragement from Quaxly helped rid of her uneasiness of cameras from others.
[[File:Dot Liko Roy Ult.png|250px|thumb|Dot and her friends]]
Dot dislikes being misled, as seen in ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', when she found out that the information she got about Liko's whereabouts was false. This was shown again in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', when she got misled in getting information about the Black Rayquaza. She also doesn't like the cold, as she freezes real easily whenever she thinks about it or is around it, as seen in ''[[HZ060|Roy and Fuecoco's First Snow!]]'' and ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]''. Although she still spends most of her time in her room, Dot seems to be more open in leaving it and interacting with others. Dot also seems to be comfortable in letting Liko and Roy in her room. In addition, Dot seems to be interacting with the rest of her teammates and Murdock. However, after returning from her [[Tera Training]] with Liko and Roy, Dot doesn't spend a lot of time in her room and is much more interactive, even joining the team meetings in person instead of using her Rotom Phone, as seen in ''[[HZ076|Wynaut?! Wy-Yes!]]''. She even joins Liko and Roy in traveling with Friede. Although she already respected Friede as a Trainer and [[Pokémon Professor]], Dot eventually comes to admire the latter for his generosity and understanding of others.

She appears to be tomboyish in appearance. In Japanese, she uses the {{wp|Japanese pronouns|first-person personal pronoun}} {{tt|僕|ぼく}} ''boku'', a pronoun which is primarily used by males; when used by females, it is associated with tomboys. Dot is a fan of a Monthly [[Occulture|Occulture]] book series, as shown in ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]''. This was shown again in ''[[HZ076|Wynaut?! Wy-Yes!]]'', when Dot became excited to meet a journalist for the Occulture book series in Rising Volt Tackler member [[Wy-Yes]]. Also, in the same episode, Dot became excited that Wy-Yes put her, Liko, and Roy in a Occulture article. Dot even shows appreciation for science fiction movies, as seen in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', after Ludlow used Guy Silver's space film as an lecture about space travel to her, Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]].

Dot appears to have enjoyment for eating sweets, even coming to like Murdock's treats. Also, Dot and her friends take the time to try the popular sweets spot in various town they visit. Although, despite her sweet tooth, Dot has come to enjoy in trying various other foods. Dot does care about Pokémon greatly and would do her best to make them happy, especially her partners. She also shows support of a Pokémon's dream and would do what she can to help them make it happen, as shown in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', when she decided to help {{p|Gimmighoul}} collect the [[Gimmighoul Coin|coins]] it needs to evolve into {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}} and succeeded in doing so in ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]''.

After the Rising Volt Tacklers disbanded following both the loss of Friede and being framed by [[Spinel]] for the Explorers' actions, Dot has gone back to spending her time in her room at home. However, unlike before Liko and Roy came into her life, Dot misses being out and traveling. Part of the reason she is still in her room is her work on making Nidothing videos and helping her best friends find Laquium signs. Despite this, Dot is much more ready to jump into action, as seen in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]'', when she decided to meet up with Liko, Roy, and Murdock in person in Paldea. Like Roy, Dot finds Ult annoying but comes to respect him as a friend, Trainer, and teammate.

Ever since the Rising Volt Tacklers reformed in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Dot works with Liko, Roy, and [[Captain Pikachu]] in making decisions during Friede's absences, as she and the rest of her teammates find out that he is still alive but in hiding from the Explores. Dot also helps with the team's finances, as seen in ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]'', when she and Iono did a collaboration event to raise funds for their travels. When Friede returned in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', Dot comes to [[HZ122|accept]] in being a founding member of the reformed Rising Volt Tacklers, but knows that Murdock, her best friends, Pokémon, and the rest of her teammates are there to guide her whenever she needed it.

Dot has shown to be much more confident in herself than she was before she started her adventures with the Rising Volt Tacklers, as being a member of the team changed her life for the better. She is also able to speak her mind a lot further and bravely faces the world head on. In addition, Dot has shown to be less stressed out in maintaining her schedule as Nidothing, but is still keeping her identity a secret from everyone, except for those she is closes to. Although, after having a battle with [[Penny]] in [[HZ127]], Dot's confidence took a hit and she begins to consider being the support for her friends, as she comes to think that she is holding them back. However, after having a battle with Iono in the [[HZ128|next episode]] with her Quaxwell evolving into {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}} in the process, Dot regains her confidence and her resolve to battle alongside her friends.

===Pokémon===
[[File:Dot team.png|thumb|250px|Dot's current [[party]]]]
Dot's team consists of Pokémon who are outgoing and enjoy doing various activities: [[Dot's Quaquaval|Quaquaval]] is relaxed, [[Dot's Tinkaton|Tinkaton]] has determination, and [[Dot's Gholdengo|Gholdengo]] is easy-going, which is the opposite of their Trainer. Also, Dot's Pokémon have been a good influence on their Trainer, as they inspired her to be friendly, determined, and see the world. Her Quaquaval and Tinkaton participate in her Nidothing videos, even when they were in their first stages, while her Gholdengo acts as transportation.

Furthermore, her Pokémon seemed to take on a particular role on the team as they developed: Quaquaval and Tinkaton are Dot's main {{pkmn|battle|battlers}} while Gholdengo is the secondary battler. Dot's Pokémon share a close bond with each other and act like siblings.

This listing is of Dot's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|Dot|Quaquaval|Dot Quaquaval.png|Water|Fighting|fir=Quaxly|mid=Quaxwell}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Water}}
| {{ActivePoké|Dot|Tinkaton|Dot Tinkaton.png|Fairy|Steel|fir=Tinkatink|mid=Tinkatuff}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Steel}}
| {{ActivePoké|Dot|Gholdengo|Dot Gholdengo.png|Steel|Ghost|fir=Gimmighoul}}
|-
|}

====Traveling with====
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Dot Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Friede
|nick=Captain Pikachu
|main=yes
|type1=Electric
|tera=Flying
|img=Liko Dot Captain Pikachu.png
|gender=male
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Ikue Otani
|vaen=Ikue Otani
|desc=In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Friede had Captain Pikachu help [[Liko]] and Dot battle the [[Black Rayquaza]] while he and [[Roy]] battled it while flying on [[Friede's Charizard|his Charizard]]. With Cap's help, {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} were able to get airborne to land an attack on Rayquaza.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roy
|pkmn=Wattrel
|main=yes
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|tera=Electric
|img=Dot Wattrel.png
|epnum=HZ013
|epname=An Unexpected Picnic!
|vajp=Ayane Sakura
|vaen=Edward Bosco
|desc=In ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'', Dot had Roy's {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}} assist in her art project for the [[Artazon Art Festival]]. By using {{m|Spark}}, Wattrel provided electricity to power Dot's minature ferris wheel.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dot
|pkmn=Cetoddle
|type1=Ice
|img=Dot Cetoddle.png
|epnum=HZ063
|epname=Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Dot and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} used a {{p|Cetoddle}} to ride down some slopes on [[Glaseado Mountain]].

None of Cetoddle's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Lucius
|pkmn=Lapras
|gender=female
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|tera=Ice
|img=Dot Lapras.png
|epnum=HZ031
|epname=Song Within the Mist
|vajp=
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After the [[Laquium]] Core changed shape in [[HZ135]] and began intensifying its attacks, Dot had {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}} and Lapras combine their {{m|Aqua Cutter}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, respectively, to create a giant ice shield to repel the assault.}}

====Taken care of====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Liko
|pkmn=Terapagos
|main=Pagogo
|type1=Normal
|tera=Stellar
|img=Dot and Terapagos.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Faye Mata
|desc=In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', [[Liko]] left [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] in Dot's care. After getting lost from Dot, the two found [[Penny]] investigating [[Chalce]] and soon after, Dot and Terapagos found the [[Scarlet Book]], which had an image that caught Terapagos' attention.
}}

[[File:Larry Tera Training Stamp.png|250px|thumb|Dot's second Stamp at Tera Training from Larry]]

===Achievements===
====Tera Training====
Dot has participated in the [[Tera Training]] of [[Naranja Academy]]. Her evaluation and overall score are:
=====Gym Leader challenge=====
* {{an|Iono}} - Battle Exam - Basic; Approved (''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]'')
* [[Larry]] - Battle Exam - Implementation; Approved (''[[HZ059|Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!]]'')

===Accomplishments===
[[File:Liko and Roy Paldea Pokédex Apps.png|thumb|left|250px|The Rising Volt Tacklers app]]
As a genius hacker, Dot is able to create a complex application system and break into systems in minutes.

* '''Rising Volt Tacklers app:''' Dot developed the main app used by the team members. Among other functions, it features identity verification for team members and an exclusive chatroom. This app is installed on each team member's personal [[Rotom Phone]].
* In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Dot created a program capable of shutting down a machine the [[Explorers]] were using to to confuse the [[Black Rayquaza]]. She used her Rotom Phone to install the program onto the machine.
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===Extracurricular activities===
[[File:Dot Ferris Wheel.png|230px|thumb|Dot's project for the [[Artazon Art Festival]]]]
As a student at [[Naranja Academy]], Dot participated in the following events:
* [[Artazon Art Festival]] (''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'')
* [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]: with {{an|Iono}} Vs. [[Poppy]] (Won; ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'')
* [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]]: Vs. [[Rob]] (Won; ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'')
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===Nidothing's videos===
[[File:Dot Chimecho Research.png|250px|thumb|Dot making external recordings for her channel]]
In some episodes, Nidothing replaces the role of the [[narrator]] from previous series, explaining some concepts of the [[Pokémon world]]. In ''[[HZ049|Dot and Nidothing]]'', Dot revealed that she pre-recorded several videos between the events of ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' and ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]''. This allowed her to still upload content while she went on a [[Pokémon journey]] with [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] to participate in the [[Tera Training]].
[[File:Nidothing doll.png|250px|left|thumb|Liko with a doll created based on Nidothing made by [[Litten Smitten]]]]
After a long hiatus, Dot began recording videos again in ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', this time reintroducing her partner, {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} after his [[Evolution]]. A year later, in ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', it was revealed that Dot was still making videos, this time warning about some cases involving Pokémon affected by [[Laquium]]. Dot's popularity as Nidothing spans across several regions of the [[Pokémon world]], with her videos being seen from [[Kanto]] to [[Paldea]] and with some subscribers such as [[Liko]], [[Zirc]], [[Penny]] and others.
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{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Party.png|200px]] [[Party]]}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Liko and Roy.png|200px]] [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' formation}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Sweets.png|200px]] Liko's fantasy}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Cotton Candy Review.png|200px]] Taste test with Quaxly}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Multi Battle.png|200px]] [[Pagogo]] photobombing}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Triple Battle.png|200px]] [[Multi Battle]]}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Terastal Phenomenon.png|200px]] [[Terastal phenomenon]]}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]''''' [[File:Nidothing and Yuno.png|200px]] [[Yuno]]'s victory interview}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer]]''''' [[File:Nidothing and Tinkatink.png|200px]] {{TP|Dot|Tinkatink}}'s debut}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Beach Video.png|200px]] [[Beach]]}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ049|Dot and Nidothing]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Live HZ049.png|200px]] Live at [[Levincia]]}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Blooper.png|200px]] Nidothing Blooper}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]''''' [[File:Nidothing with Iono 2.png|200px]] Iono guest appearance}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Quaxwell Tinkatink.png|200px]] Quaxwell introductory live}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Laquium video.png|200px]] Request to viewers}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Mega Evolution.png|200px]] [[Mega Evolution]]}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ093|Clash of the Nidothing Fans]]''''' [[File:Nidothing Live HZ093.png|200px]] Live with fans}}
{{Flexitem|background={{water color light}}|'''''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]''''' [[File:Iono Nidothing event.png|200px]] Collaboration event with Iono announcement}}

{{ResponsiveList/f}}

===Main outfit===
[[File:Dot anime.png|thumb|left|x300px|Dot's first outfit]]
[[File:Dot anime 11.png|thumb|x300px|Dot's post-timeskip outfit]]
Dot's first main outfit consists of a dark purple top with a light purple and white jacket and green pants. She also wore {{p|Snorlax}} slippers. Dot wore this outfit in ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'' to ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', as well as briefly again in ''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]''. After returning from her [[Tera Training]] in ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Dot would wear this outfit whenever she was on the Brave Olivine. She normally wore this outfit as sleepwear while on the Brave Olivine, or at home, as shown in various episodes, and [[HZ041|''A Wild Mom Appears!'']].

Dot started wearing her second main outfit in ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'' to ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', it consists of a blue, green and purple jacket with dark purple pants. She also wore a pair of blue and white shoes with pink laces in the middle. She usually wore this outfit whenever she was traveling outside the Brave Olivine.

Dot began wearing her third main outfit in ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]''. It consists a purple jacket with light pink and white accents, with a printed pink and white logo on the right side. Behind her jacket is a white fluff appendange. She also wears light green pants, a dark purple tank top underneath (just like when she was younger), teal color shoes, white socks and has a set of cyan headphones with a loose cable around her neck. Dot's hair has grown longer and her left bang is now tucked behind her ear, revealing her left eye.

===Other outfits===
====Costumes====
* Dot normally wears a {{p|Nidorina}} full body suit costume with a large zipper whenever she does her videos, live streams, (or live events) as Nidothing. A black headband is needed to push her hair back so she can see more clearly within her Nidothing costume.


====Other outfits====
* In ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]'', Dot wore a brown apron with a {{p|Kingambit}} on the right side and light-yellow bandana.
* In ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', Dot had a Pikachu mask.
* In ''[[HZ077|Ludlow's Homecoming!]]'', Dot wore an orange life jacket while heading to the [[Whirl Islands]].

====Regular clothes====
* In ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', Dot wore a traditional jinbei outfit similar to [[Juliana (game)|Juliana]] while attending Kitakami's [[Countryside Harvest Festival]].
* In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Dot wore a pink dress as a disguise to get into an Exceed museum.

====Uniforms====
* In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'' to ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'' and ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'' to ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Dot would wear [[Naranja Academy]]'s winter uniform while she attended the school as an exchange student.

====Outdoor gear====
=====Snow wear=====
* In ''[[HZ060|Roy and Fuecoco's First Snow!]]'' to ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'' and ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'' to ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Dot wore a purple jacket with green pants, brown boots and purple gloves.
* She even tried on a light blue jacket with ears on the hood (which bore a striking resemblance to Nidothing, according to Liko), in ''[[HZ060|Roy and Fuecoco's First Snow!]]''.
=====Swimwear=====
* In ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', Dot wore a swimsuit that closely resembles {{p|Quaquaval}}. As well as, wearing sandals that has a face closely similar to a {{p|Shroomish}}.

====Images====
<gallery heights="250">
Dot anime 7.png|Dot's second outfit
Nidothing.png|Dot's Nidothing costume
Dot Naranja Academy Uniform.png|Dot's Naranja Academy Uniform
Dot Snow Wear.png|Dot's snow wear
Dot swimsuit.png|Dot's swimsuit
</gallery>

===Voice actress===
{{vatable|color={{sinnoh color}}|bordercolor={{sinnoh color dark}}
|ja=青山吉能 ''[[Yoshino Aoyama]]''
|en=[[Faye Mata]]
|cs=Viktorie Taberyová
|nl='''Dot:''' Nienke van Dijk '''Nidothing:''' Kim van Zeben
|ar=زينب رسلان ''Zainab Reslan''
|fi=Minttu Kenttälä
|fr_eu=Ludivine Deworst
|de=Anna Ewelina
|he=אלונה אלכסנדר ''Alona Alexander''
|id=Lis Kurniasih
|it=Emanuela Cardani
|no=Ninni Spone
|pl=Angelika Kurowska ([[HZ003]]) Marta Dobecka
|pt_br=Karin Medeiros
|pt_eu=Carolina Simões
|es_la=Lupita Leal
|es_eu=Miriam Cordón
|zh_yue={{wp|zh:陳雪瑩|陳雪瑩}} ''Shirley Chan Suet Ying''
|zh_cmn={{wp|zh:劉如蘋|劉如蘋}} ''Liú Rúpíng'' (Taiwan) 翁媛 ''Wēng Yuàn'' (mainland China)
|th=สิริกาญจน์ ศุภสิทธิกุลชัย
|tr=Simge Nalbant}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
=====Dot=====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}" |[[File:Dot anime.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}" |[[File:Dot anime 5.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}" |[[File:Dot anime 7.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}" |[[File:Dot Naranja Academy Uniform.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}" |[[File:Dot anime 10.png|x250px]]
|-
| colspan="5" |Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Dot|Dot images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

=====Nidothing=====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{Water color dark}}; background:#{{ice color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Water color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:Nidothing.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{Water color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:Nidothing Smartphone Wallpaper.png|x250px]]
|-
|Official art of Nidothing
|Nidothing wallpaper
|}
{{-}}

====Concept art====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Dot Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" |[[File:Gurumin Concept Art Pokemon 2023.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Liko Roy Dot Snow Wear Concept Art.png|x200px]]
|-
|-
| Concept art of Dot for ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art of Nidothing from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1636676751417040896?s=20</ref>
| Dot's snow wear concept art
|-
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Dot Mega Voltage Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Dot Disguised Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Concept art of older Dot
| Concept art of Dot's disguised outfit
|}

====Other====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:auto; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Terapagos and Friends Illus. Yamazaki Rei.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{winter color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Pokemon Day 2024 Countdown 5 Pokemon Horizons.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Pokémon Horizons 30th Anniversary artwork.jpg|x150px]]
|-
| TCG {{color2|000|Terapagos and Friends (SV-P Promo)}} Illus. Yamazaki Re
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Day#2024|Pokémon Day 2024}}
| Pokémon Horizons 30th Anniversary artwork <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/2024796170078564814</ref>
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ Header Dot Team.png|x200px]]
|-
|colspan=3 | Header featuring Dot and her team
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Dot|Dot images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

=== Eyecatch===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{Water color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Nidothing.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Dot Tinkatink.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Dot Quaxwell.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{winter color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Dot Quaxwell Tinkatuff Gimmighoul.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Dot disguise Quaxwell.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:auto"|[[File:HZ eyecatch Dot Quaquaval Tinkaton Gholdengo.png|x150px]]
|
|}

==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Dot HZM.png|thumb|200px|right|Dot in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga]]
[[File:Nidothing Quaxly HZM.png|thumb|200px|left|Nidothing in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga]]
Dot appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role she does in the animated series. She first appeared as Nidothing in [[HZM00]] and later as herself in [[HZM02]].

====Pokémon====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|Dot|Quaxly|Dot Quaxly HZM.png|water}} ♂
|
|
|-
|}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Dot Rotom Phone HZM.png|size=150px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}
{{-}}

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Dot DVT.png|150px|thumb|Dot in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
Dot appeared in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga. In [[DVT04]], Dot and Quaxly helped Liko fix her hair.

In [[DVT10]], it was revealed that Dot had captured {{TP|Dot|Tinkatink}}.

====Pokémon====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|Dot|Quaxly|Dot Quaxly DVT.png|size=150px|water}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Dot|Tinkatink|Dot Tinkatink DVT.png|size=160px|Fairy|Steel}} ♀
|
|-
|}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Dot Rotom Phone DVT.png|size=150px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}
{{-}}

[[File:Dot PGSP.png|170px|right|thumb|Dot in [[Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~]]]]

===Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~===
Dot briefly appeared in [[PGSP02]].

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Nidothing's costume resembles a {{p|Nidorina}}.
* Dot's original main appearance resembles multiple Pokémon:
** Her hairstyle resembles an {{form|Cherrim|Overcast Form}} {{p|Cherrim}} with her hair down or a Sunshine Form Cherrim with her hair up.
** Her jacket bears a resemblance to a {{Shiny}} {{p|Glameow}}.
** Her slippers resemble the face of {{p|Snorlax}}.
* Dot's second outfit was chosen by [[Mollie]].<ref>[https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1790940240892592151 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR), May 16, 2024]</ref>
** The second outfit features a symbol on her left shirt pocket that resembles Nidothing’s right eye. Her third outfit has what resembles the katakana character ド ''do'' on the right side of her jacket.
*When {{Tera}}stallizing her Pokémon, Dot uses the phrase '''start trending, create buzz, and shine''' (Japanese: '''映えてバズって輝いちゃえ''' ''Dazzle them, go viral, and shine on!'').
* Dot's in-game [[Trainer ID number]] is 230804, the Japanese air date of ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]''.
* Dot's computer uses a {{wp|operating system}} that bears many resemblances to {{wp|Microsoft Windows}}.
* The platform that Dot releases videos on bears a heavy resemblance to [[YouTube]].
* Dot is the first supporting character to battle against a {{pkmn|Champion}}.
** She is also the first supporting character to have won against a Pokémon Champion.
* Dot is the only member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] who does not own any Pokémon that were introduced outside of [[Generation IX]].
* During her live streams, a slight graphical glitch is visible: the red progress bar extends beyond the [[Poké Ball]] icon.

==Names==
''Dot''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border:3px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{winter color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{winter color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{winter color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ドット ''Dot''
| From ''dot'', possibly in reference to {{wp|pixel}}s or the dot in the {{wp|URL}}
|-
| English, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Czech
| Dot
| Same as her Japanese name
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish
| Doti
| Similar to her Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 도트 ''Dot''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 小點 ''Xiǎo Diǎn'' / ''Síu Dím''
| From 點 ''diǎn / dím'' (dot)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 点点 ''Diǎndiǎn''
| From 点 ''diǎn'' (dot) and 点点 ''diǎndiǎn'' (a little bit)
|-
| Thai
| ดอท ''Dot''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

''Nidothing''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{ice color}}; border:3px solid #{{Water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ぐるみん ''Gurumin''
| From 着包み ''kigurumi'' (costumed character)
|-
| English, German, Polish
| Nidothing
| From ''{{p|Nidorina}}'', ''Dot'', and ''thing'', as well as a play on ''{{p|Nidoking}}''
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Czech
| Nidotina
| From ''Nidorina'' and ''Dot/Doti''
|-
| French
| Nidotruc
| From ''Nidorina'', ''Dot'', and ''truc'' (thing)
|-
| Korean
| 타르링 ''Tareuring''
| From 탈인형 ''tar-inhyeong'' (costumed character)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 咕嚕咪 ''Gūlǔmī''
| rowspan="3" | Transcription of the Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 咕嚕咪 ''Gūlōumāi''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 可露米 ''Kělùmǐ''
|-
| European Portuguese
| Gururina
| From its Japanese name, ''guru'', ''Nidorina'', and ''garina'' (gal)
|-
| Thai
| กูรูมิน ''Kurumin''
| Transcription of the Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
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*[[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]

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Roy

2026-04-26T16:51:00Z

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{{samename|[[Gym Leader]] whose German, Spanish, French, and Brazilian Portuguese name is Roy|Raihan}}
:''For the [[Team Rocket]] member whose Korean name is Roy, see [[James]].''
----
{{Character Infobox
|color={{scarlet color}}
|corecolor={{black color light}}
|bordercolor={{tcg fairy color dark}}
|name=Roy
|jname=ロイ
|tmname=Roy
|text=fff
|image=Roy anime 10.png
|size=120px
|caption=Roy in the ''{{DL|List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series episodes|Mega Voltage}}'' arc
|age=Unconfirmed<ref>As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Roy is a year older than at the start of {{aniseries|HZ}}</ref>
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|hair=Black with magenta highlights
|eyes=Magenta
|hometown=[[Roy's hometown|Unnamed island]]
|region=[[Kanto]]<ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1626529447699439616</ref>
|relatives=[[Roy's grandfather|Unnamed grandfather]] [[Roy's parents|Unnamed father]] [[Roy's parents|Unnamed mother]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{black color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]''
|enva=[[Anjali Kunapaneni]]
|jpva=[[Yuka Terasaki]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{black color light}}
|member=[[Rising Volt Tacklers]]
|rank=Founder (after one year disbandment) Commander
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{black color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Mezastar}}, {{pkmn|GO}}, {{pkmn|Frienda}}
|trainer=Rising Volt Tacklers

}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{black color light}}
|series=''{{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}'' ''[[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]''
|debut=[[HZM00]] ([[Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure (manga)|PM]]) [[DVT03]] ([[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~|DVT]])
}}
|}
'''Roy''' (Japanese: '''ロイ''' ''Roy'') is one of the protagonists of {{aniseries|HZ}} alongside his friend [[Liko]],<ref>https://pokemon.gamespress.com/Pokemon-Reveals-Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-as-Official-Title-of-Next-</ref> succeeding [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{AP|Pikachu}} from {{aniseries|PTS}} as the protagonists of the [[Pokémon animated series]].

He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from an [[Roy's hometown|unnamed island]] whose goal is to become an adventurer like the [[Lucius|one that he admires]]. He owned a [[Ancient Poké Ball|mysterious Poké Ball]] that was given to him by his {{TP|Roy|grandfather}} and was [[HZ006|later]] revealed to house a [[Black Rayquaza]]. His [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] was a {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} that he caught after bonding over singing. Roy also [[HZ006|eventually]] becomes a member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

During the ''[[Rising Again]]'' arc, Roy officially becomes the commander of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Young Roy.png|250px|left|thumb|Young Roy]]
====Pre-series====
Roy grew up on an [[Roy's hometown|island]] in the [[Kanto]] region with his [[Roy's parents|parents]] and [[Roy's grandfather|grandfather]]. During his childhood, Roy would travel with his parents on a cargo ship and his grandfather would tell the story of an [[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]], which inspired him to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. Sometime later, Roy was left under his grandfather's care when his parents went traveling on their own for business, as he received an [[Ancient Poké Ball]] from his grandfather and decided to undercover the mystery of it. Also, Roy would sing to himself until a group of [[wild Pokémon]] heard him and followed him.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
Roy debuted in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]''. In the morning after [[HZ002|a storm]], he ran to the beach, where he found the flag missing from the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' [[Brave Olivine|airship]].

In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', it was revealed that Roy attends virtual school and that he couldn't catch a Pokémon because there were no Pokémon Trainers on the island. After noticing that his [[Secret Base]] had been raided, Roy came across a {{p|Fuecoco}} and befriended him. Soon, they heard a commotion nearby and ran towards it to find [[Liko]] and {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} running from a group of wild Pokémon. Despite their best efforts to escape, however, they were cornered and tied up by multiple {{m|String Shot}}s until [[Friede]] came to their rescue. Afterwards, Roy and Fuecoco parted ways.

Wanting to meet Fuecoco again, Roy [[HZ005|snuck on the Brave Olivine]], but he got zapped by [[Captain Pikachu]], waking up everyone on the aircraft in the process. Roy wanted Fuecoco to be his partner, but Friede told him that Fuecoco had to reciprocate those feelings as well. He and Liko searched all over the Brave Olivine, and while they weren't able to find Fuecoco that night, Roy decided to leave him some [[Oran Berry|Oran Berries]]. In the next day, Roy stumbled upon an agitated Fuecoco, who told him that there was trouble brewing at the Brave Olivine. At the beach, Roy partnered with Fuecoco to {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Zirc]] and his {{p|Rhydon}}. By chanting alongside the {{pkmn|category|Fire Croc Pokémon}}, Roy helped Fuecoco to successfully fire off an {{m|Ember}}.
[[File:Roy RVT.png|thumb|250px|Roy joining the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
In ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', Roy battled against [[Amethio]] for the first time and, even alongside Liko, was quickly overwhelmed by his strength. When {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} was about to finish off Fuecoco and Sprigatito, Roy's Ancient Poké Ball started to shine brightly and released a {{Shiny|Black}} [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]], who fired a {{m|Draco Meteor}} that forced the [[Explorers]] to retreat and flew away. Later that day, Roy opened his heart to Fuecoco, confessing that he wanted him to be his partner. Fuecoco reciprocated those feelings and spat out a {{i|Poké Ball}} that Friede's {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} gave him, allowing Roy to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} him. After stating he wanted to realize both his and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}'s dreams, his grandfather allowed him to go out on his [[Pokémon journey]] with the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Liko and Roy had a sparring battle, which ended with both of their Pokémon just exhausting themselves. After a training session with Captain Pikachu, they had another battle, which went much better. Although Roy ended up losing, he wasn't dejected, and promised to battle Liko again later.

In ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers landed in [[Paldea]]. In [[HZ010|the following episode]], Roy and Liko visited [[Artazon]] to meet [[Gym Leader]] [[Brassius]], who had supposedly seen the Black Rayquaza. Brassius eventually admitted this to have been the case, with the encounter having left him in an artistic slump, as he felt his Rayquaza statue was not as good as the real thing. Roy, however, thought Brassius's statue looked just as good as the actual Rayquaza. After hearing how Rayquaza had been the inspiration behind his journey, Brassius challenged Roy to a battle to see if he was worthy of facing Rayquaza. During the battle, Brassius told Roy to remember to keep an eye on his own Pokémon, allowing Roy to spot that Fuecoco had just learned {{m|Stomping Tantrum}}. Despite this new [[move]], however, Fuecoco was still defeated after Brassius {{Tera}}stallized his {{p|Sudowoodo}}, ending the match in Roy's loss. After the battle, Roy expressed interest in getting to try out using the Terastal phenomenon himself. After learning that Brassius saw the Black Rayquaza flying over [[Arboliva's Forest]], Roy and Liko decided to make it their next destination.

In ''[[HZ011|Arboliva's Forest]]'', {{an|Nemona}} led Roy and Liko to Arboliva's Forest, only to find part of it burned down after a lightning strike started a wildfire. While searching the area, Roy came across a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} with an Ancient Poké Ball. Mistakenly assuming the pair were trying to harm the Pokémon living in the forest, Arboliva began attacking Roy and Liko. While Roy and Liko kept Arboliva distracted, [[Mollie]] treated an injured {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Wooper}}, calming Arboliva down. In the [[HZ012|following episode]], the Rising Volt Tacklers held a successful group effort to replant the damaged part of the forest. Liko's pendant briefly transformed into a mysterious Pokémon just before Arboliva returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Roy and Wattrel.png|thumb|250px|left|Roy catches {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}} as his second Pokémon]]
In ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', a {{p|Wattrel}} stole a [[sandwich]] that Roy had made for Fuecoco. Roy chased after Wattrel, until it reached a cliff, where it turned around to face Fuecoco. After a brief confrontation, Roy agreed to share the sandwich, only for Wattrel to steal both halves of it. Soon after, Roy noticed that Wattrel wasn't flying away with others of its kind. In the [[HZ014|next episode]], Roy sought Wattrel out again in order to help it learn to fly. Wattrel's fear of heights made this hard, so Roy eventually got the idea of using [[Ludlow]]'s [[fishing]] rod to support Wattrel mid-air while it attempted to fly. This strategy eventually succeeded, allowing Wattrel to fly as high as the others of its kind. Happy to see Wattrel flying, Roy was about to leave, only for Wattrel to fly after him. Taking this as a sign that Wattrel wanted to be caught by Roy, [[Murdock]] gave him a Poké Ball to do so. When a sudden gust of wind threw Wattrel off-balance, Roy threw the Poké Ball at it before it could hit the ground, saving it and adding it to his [[party|team]].
[[File:Liko Roy Dot Paldean first partners.png|thumb|250px|Roy, [[Liko]], and [[Dot]] battling the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', Roy was informed that Liko went missing while shopping, so he and the Rising Volt Tacklers went looking for her. However, Roy wandered off when his Wattrel ran to chase after a {{p|Corvisquire}} until they went to [[Levincia]]. After meeting up with Friede, Roy met [[Dot]] for the first time and went looking for Liko, being able to find her. Roy was then informed that Liko had her pendant stolen and they agreed to get it back. In the [[HZ016|next episode]], Roy and his friends found [[Spinel]], the one who stole the object, and then battled him. After Liko got her pendant back, Roy and his friends made their escape thanks to Arboliva.

In ''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]'', Roy decided to train his Pokémon in teamwork in the hopes of helping his Fuecoco and Wattrel get along better, due to their constant arguing. Roy asked Captain Pikachu to battle them, which he accepted. However, due to Fuecoco and Wattrel's lack of teamwork, Roy lost the match. The boy then decided to train his Pokémon and was able to get them to work together. Next, he asked Cap for a [[rematch]] but, although Fuecoco and Wattrel's teamwork improved, Roy lost to Cap again.

In the [[HZ018|next episode]], Roy and his friends got curious as to how Captain Pikachu was able to fly during his battle against him. Although they asked Friede for answers, they couldn't get the information they wanted. However, Roy and his friends refused to give up and they decided to ask the rest of the members, but couldn't get an answer from them either. Despite this, Roy and his friends' curiosity did get the rest of the members curious as well. Eventually, [[Orla]] was able to convince Friede into telling them as to how he met Captain Pikachu and the formation of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', Roy arrived at [[Motostoke Stadium]] with Liko in order to get some information about the Black Rayquaza from [[Motostoke]] Gym Leader [[Kabu]], due to him being from [[Hoenn]]. However, Roy and Liko received some training from Kabu before having a [[Multi Battle]] against him. Despite Fuecoco learning {{m|Flamethrower}}, Roy lost to Kabu while Liko forfeited because she felt bad for her opponent, {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}. After the battle, Roy and Liko found out from Kabu that the Black Rayquaza was at the [[Galar Mine]].

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Roy, Liko, and Friede arrived at the Galar Mine, but the former two got separated from Friede. While trying to find the Black Rayquaza, the two encountered the Explorers again in the process. During the battle, Roy and Liko met a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball, which got him to realize that it was one of Lucius's Pokémon. Unfortunately, they were forced to retreat when Moltres proved to be too strong and Captain Pikachu was injured as they left the mine. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Roy and Liko arrived at the [[Pokémon Center]] in Motostoke where they reunited with Friede and agreed to battle Moltres again. After finding Moltres again at the Galar Mine, Roy battled the [[Legendary Pokémon]] again in order to calm it down. After Moltres calmed down, Roy witnessed the Legendary Pokémon return to its Ancient Poké Ball, as Liko took it under her care.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Roy, Liko, and Friede arrived at [[Hammerlocke]] in order to find an [[ancient castle]] that [[Diana]], Liko's grandmother, was at. Through her {{p|Squawkabilly}}, Roy and his friends were able to find her. They hung out at the castle until the Explorers, who have been following them, arrived at their location. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], Roy and Liko tried to escape the Explorers, but were forced to battle Zirc and [[Onia]], which was interrupted by the arrival of [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]]. After the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived, Roy and his friends were able to escape from the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', Roy joined his friends and Ludlow in finding a {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}, who happened to be one of Lucius's Pokémon, after they got a lead from a ship crew that saw the Transport Pokémon. Fortunately, Roy, Liko, Dot, and Ludlow were able to find Lapras, but they failed to get it to come out, as it was covered by the {{m|Mist}} and two Pokémon appeared on the ship. When Friede devised a plan to get Lapras back, Roy and Liko stayed on the deck to wait for the Transport Pokémon. Thanks to Friede and Captain Pikachu, the two saw Lapras with battle scars and other various Pokémon on a {{p|Wailord}}, who also had scars as well. In the [[HZ032|next episode]], Roy joined Liko and Friede in going after Lapras and, after convincing it that they were friends, the Transport Pokémon returned to its Ancient Poké Ball and Liko took it under her care. However, before setting off, Roy and his friends witnessed the Black Rayquaza arriving at their location.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Roy attempted to battle the Black Rayquaza, but couldn't because Amethio arrived to battle it and {{an|Terapagos}} {{a|Tera Shift|transformed}} in order to protect its friends. However, after Terapagos collapsed and the Black Rayquaza left, Roy was depressed that he didn't get to battle the Legendary Pokémon. Fortunately, after doing a training battle with Liko against Diana, Roy cheered up and understood that he had a long way to go in order to battle the Black Rayquaza. In the [[HZ034|next episode]], Roy and Liko overheard Diana's intentions to continue traveling alone. They decided to organize a surprise farewell party for her. Through the help of their teammates, Roy and Liko surprised Diana with the party, which she appreciated. Once they bid farewell to Diana, the Rising Volt Tacklers resumed their search for the remaining [[Six Heroes]]. However, Roy was informed by Friede that they were heading to Paldea first in order to gain information on Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ037|Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers took on a job to deal with a group of {{p|Sandile}}, {{p|Krokorok}}, and {{p|Krookodile}} that were disturbing some {{OBP|archeologists|HZ037}}. Roy and Fuecoco eventually found the group and quickly befriended them upon learning they were a family trying to protect their {{pkmn|Egg}}s. When the archeologists' digging equipment disturbed the young Sandile, Krookodile and the Krokorok went on a rampage in order to destroy the machinery. By learning {{m|Disarming Voice}}, Fuecoco managed to calm its new friends down. Afterward, once the situation was explained to both parties, Krookodile and its family agreed to work alongside the archeologists.

In ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers successfully returned to Paldea. In the [[HZ043|following episode]], Roy and Liko were challenged to a battle by Coral and Sidian, respectively. Fuecoco struggled to land any hits on Coral's {{p|Glalie}} due to it freezing the battlefield, but upon noticing Fuecoco's growing frustration, Roy commanded it to use Stomping Tantrum, creating an ice fence that sent Glalie flying. Impressed by her opponents' determination, Coral decided to stop holding back, only to be forcibly pulled away by Sidian for a mission involving the Black Rayquaza.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Coral, Sidian, and [[Chalce]] used a machine capable of recreating Terapagos's energy to summon the Black Rayquaza. While Dot worked on a shutdown program for the machine, Roy and Liko used their Pokémon to keep the Explorers distracted. Their efforts worked, but after Dot shut the machine down, Coral lost her temper and commanded her Glalie to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. The attack collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, creating an explosion powerful enough to blast the Sky High Pokémon directly into the hull of the Brave Olivine.
[[File:Roy and Nemona.png|left|250px|thumb|Roy and {{an|Nemona}}]]
In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', the ship was safely docked while the Explorers retreated, realizing their operation was a failure. Hoping to convey Terapagos's desire to reach [[Laqua]], Roy, Liko, Friede, and Dot challenged Rayquaza to a battle, which it readily accepted. Amethio later joined the fray and teamed up with Friede, with them Terastallizing Ceruledge and Charizard, respectively, but both were eventually defeated by a devastating {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. Roy and Liko confronted Rayquaza next, but despite Fuecoco learning {{m|Flame Charge}} and Sprigatito [[Evolution|evolving]] into {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}, they were unable to do much against the Sky High Pokémon. After Rayquaza took off, the Rising Volt Tacklers regrouped. While the Brave Olivine underwent repairs, Roy, Liko, and Dot decided to become stronger by learning how to use the Terastal phenomenon as well.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Roy, Liko, and Dot were enrolled in [[Naranja Academy]] as part of the [[Tera Training]] course. They each received a [[Tera Orb]] and were tasked with battling the Paldea [[Gym Leader]]s as part of their Tera Training. To Roy's excitement, Brassius was chosen as his opponent. Roy also met [[Ann]], Liko's friend from [[Indigo Academy]]. After watching Liko and Ann battle, Roy and his friends set off for Liko's battle against [[Katy]] in [[Cortondo]].

In ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Fire and Art!]]'', Roy, Liko, and Dot arrived in Artazon. Roy's basic aptitude test was temporarily postponed due to the town having its annual [[Artazon Art Festival]]. In the meantime, Roy faced Nemona in a battle, but was defeated. Frustrated, Roy asked to rematch Nemona, only for Brassius to suggest Roy participate in the festival in order to realize why he lost. Together, Roy and Fuecoco made a clay Charizard sculpture capable of breathing fire provided by Fuecoco's Flamethrower. This allowed Roy to realize he was failing to utilize any opportunity and resources in battles, impressing Brassius as a result. During his rematch with Brassius, Roy properly used strategies to see through Brassius's tactics, then defeated him after Terastallizing Fuecoco for the first time.

In ''[[HZ052|Wattrel's High Wind Warning!]]'', while looking for wild Pokémon to make a research report on, Roy noticed that Wattrel still struggled to fly properly in strong winds. That night, Roy and Fuecoco found that Wattrel had left their tent to go train in secret. The three also encountered [[Ryme]], a Trainer Roy bonded with over their shared love of music. The following morning, Roy found a wild {{p|Capsakid}} had gotten stuck on a cliff. Remembering the words of encouragement Ryme gave it earlier, Wattrel worked up the courage to fly down and save the Capsakid despite the strong winds blowing in the area. When Roy slipped and fell off the ledge he was standing on, Wattrel immediately rushed in to save its Trainer, evolving into {{p|Kilowattrel}} in the process.
[[File:Roy and Brassius.png|250px|thumb|Roy and [[Brassius]]]]
In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Roy, Liko, and Dot participated in the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]] alongside the respective Gym Leaders they battled in their basic aptitude tests. Roy and Fuecoco teamed up with Brassius and his {{p|Dolliv}} to battle [[Hassel]]'s {{p|Baxcalibur}} and {{p|Flapple}}. Although both Trainers creatively combined their Pokémon's moves in a variety of ways, Fuecoco and Dolliv were eventually taken out by a {{a|Thermal Exchange}}-boosted {{m|Glaive Rush}} from Baxcalibur. Despite the loss, Roy promised Nemona that he would keep improving as a Trainer so he could one day face her in another battle.

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', Roy, Liko, Dot, and Friede met with [[Clavell]] and [[Geeta]], hoping to learn more about Terapagos from them. Although they didn't have much knowledge on the subject, Clavell and Geeta revealed that a sketch in the [[Scarlet Book]] depicted a third form of Terapagos. Later, Roy and the others met another teacher, [[Raifort]], who provided them with some information on Laqua. Afterward, the students were each assigned a second Gym Leader to face as part of the implementation tests. Roy was paired with Ryme in [[Montenevera]], but the group decided to head to [[Medali]] first for Dot's battle against [[Larry]].

In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', Roy and his friends arrived in Montenevera, where they reunited with Nemona. After defeating [[MC Sledge]] and his {{p|Sableye}}, Roy faced Ryme in a rap battle, where he impressed the Gym Leader with his skills. In the Terastal battle, Roy sent out Kilowattrel against Ryme's Houndstone, but it was quickly defeated. He then switched it out for Fuecoco, who managed to take out Houndstone after being encouraged by their song. When Ryme switched in her {{p|Toxtricity}}, it used its moves and {{a|Punk Rock}} [[Ability]] to negate all of Fuecoco's attacks. Backed into a corner, Roy Terastallized Fuecoco, but they were unable to launch a single attack before Toxtricity defeated them. Ryme scolded Roy for failing to utilize Fuecoco's strengths properly, failed him, and told Roy to challenge her again at a later time.

In ''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]'', Roy and Fuecoco participated in Nemona's [[Hyper Training]] session to prepare for their rematch with Ryme. While taking a break, Roy explained to the others how his love of singing came from the songs he and his parents sung together before they left on a long voyage together. Once their training had finished, Roy returned to Ryme and faced her in another battle. With a new song they created together, Roy and Fuecoco fared much better against Toxtricity, even forcing Ryme to Terastallize it. Eventually, Toxtricity was taken out by Fuecoco's Tera-boosted Flamethrower, giving Roy the victory and a passing grade on his exam. Afterward, Roy admitted that his and Fuecoco's song isn't for making them stronger in battle, it symbolizes the bond he and Fuecoco share. Ryme congratulated Roy on his victory, but noted how it's up to him whether or not Fuecoco reaches its full potential.
[[File:HZ067.png|250px|left|thumb|Roy battling Liko in the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]]]]
In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Roy, Liko, and Dot returned to the Naranja Academy, where Nemona informed them of the upcoming [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] to celebrate the end of the Tera Training course. Roy was then informed by Dot that the Explorers were trying to hack into the academy's systems to steal information on Terapagos. After splitting up, Roy found Coral and challenged her. Roy soon took the fight outside the classroom, to prevent the destruction of the students' artworks, while Coral followed in pursuit. After a clash of power between Fuecoco's Flamethrower and Glalie's {{m|Blizzard}}, the boy encouraged his Partner Pokémon, who ultimately outclassed his opponent and defeated Glalie, forcing Coral to retreat in anger. Later, after reuniting with Liko and Dot, the three were informed by [[Dendra]] that both Roy and Liko [[HZ067|are set to battle each other next]]. After a couple of switches, both Kilowattrel and {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}} were down, leaving only their first partner Pokémon remaining. Encouraged by the collective chanting of his Trainer, [[Ryme]], and the crowd, Fuecoco evolved into {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}. Then, Roy and Liko both Terastallized their Pokémon, but Crocalor prevailed and defeated Floragato, making Roy the winner.

Following the end of the Tera Training course, Roy, Liko, and Dot reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers in ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]''. After Liko received Lucius's belt back from Friede, Roy was challenged by Lucius's Moltres, who wanted to test his strength as a Trainer at the end of his Tera Training. After exchanging a couple of attacks, Roy Terastallized Crocalor and had him use an enhanced Flame Charge, which Moltres withstood, but still seemed content with their growth before returning to its Poké Ball soon after.

Before they left Naranja Academy, [[Raifort]] informed them about [[Briar]], a Terapagos researcher currently stationed in the land of [[Kitakami]], so the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to head there next. Roy, Liko, Dot, and Friede arrived at the [[Crystal Pool]] in ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', where Briar was at, according to [[Carmine]]. After calming a wild Terastallized {{p|Milotic}} down, Liko's group and Briar discussed about Terapagos, its forms, and its connection to [[Area Zero]]. Once night fell, Briar suggested using the Crystal Pool's special properties and Terapagos's memories about Lucius to summon him and find some answers, but nothing happened. Afterward, they bid farewell to Briar and returned to the Brave Olivine, without any leads regarding Terapagos or the Six Heroes until Dot ran into [[Perrin]], a photographer who snapped a [[photo]] of [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in [[Tengu Mountain]], though she couldn't remember the exact place.

Roy, Liko Dot, Friede, and Perrin arrived in Tengu Mountain in ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]''. Roy ended up separated from the others after he and Crocalor fell into an underground cave, but they managed to find their way out and counted on Kilowattrel to take them up the mountain. Eventually, the group reunited near a {{p|Dugtrio}}-shaped rock, where Dot identified Perrin's photo had been taken. In the [[HZ073|following episode]], once Roy and the others successfully tracked Kleavor down, Lapras emerged from her Poké Ball to greet her old friend. Liko and Lapras asked Kleavor to join them on their quest, to which it responded by entering a nearby cave. Roy, Liko, and Dot traversed the cave, eventually finding Kleavor waiting for them inside a bamboo grove. Realizing Kleavor aimed to test their might, Roy and the others accepted its challenge and sent out their Pokémon to face it. After a long battle over various terrains, Kleavor emerged victorious over Roy, Liko, and Dot's Terastallized Pokémon. Despite their loss, Kleavor acknowledged Roy and the others' strength and returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ083.png|thumb|right|170px|The Rising Volt Tacklers battling the [[Black Rayquaza]] again]]
After following leads from [[Wy-Yes]] and [[Siskel]], the Rising Volt Tacklers found what was presumed to be Lucius's {{p|Entei}} in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast. Although they failed to defeat it, Entei still recognized their strength, but was revealed to be a [[wild Pokémon]] unrelated to the Six Heroes.

The Rising Volt Tacklers' search for Lucius's Entei led them to Paldea's {{pal|Pokémon League}} building in ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', after Briar notified them about recent sightings of an Entei in Area Zero. In order for Roy, Liko, and Dot to be granted access to the area, they were tasked with defeating Geeta's Pokémon, consisting of a {{p|Glimmora}} and two {{p|Glimmet}}, in a battle. In the end, only Floragato and Glimmora remained, with Liko's Pokémon barely managing to win thanks to {{a|Overgrow}} activating. Having been granted permission, the children searched around Area Zero for Entei alongside Friede and Briar until it decided to appear before them in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', revealing itself to actually be a {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. Eventually, after an intense battle, the Rising Volt Tacklers earned Gouging Fire's trust. In the [[HZ082|following episode]], the children and Friede battled once more against the Black Rayquaza after it had been summoned to Area Zero by the other heroes. Despite putting up a tough fight, Rayquaza was still able to endure their assault and retaliate, leaving only Roy's Crocalor and Pagogo, in its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}, standing. After being hit by a Dragon Ascent, Pagogo chose to share its [[Terastal energy]] with Crocalor, allowing it to Terastallize and weaken Rayquaza enough for it to go inside its Ancient Poké Ball. Having achieved his goal of catching Rayquaza, Roy decided to have the Legendary Pokémon acknowledge him to be worthy of being its Trainer.

With the Six Heroes gathered, the Rising Volt Tacklers headed towards Laqua, guided by Rayquaza. Roy, Liko, Dot, and Friede finally arrived there in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'' and were ambushed by the Explorers, who were following them for a while. Once again, Roy faced off against Coral, this time against her {{p|Scream Tail}}, and managed to win without resorting to Terastallization even when his opponent did it. When Zirc and Onia arrived in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the young Rising Volt Tacklers were able to proceed to Laqua's previously sealed off area, where they discovered that Lucius was still alive. While Pagogo and Six Heroes gathered power to purify Laqua of [[Laquium]], the children, alongside Amethio, Terastallized their main Pokémon in preparation for a showdown against [[Gibeon]] and the [[White Zygarde]]. The battle begun in the [[HZ088|following episode]] and was initially very one-sided, with the Order Pokémon being so powerful that they weren't able to deal notable damage even when exploiting a weakness. With a {{m|Land's Wrath}} attack, Zygarde defeated Crocalor and Quaxwell, and left Floragato and Ceruledge on their last legs. Once Floragato evolved into {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} and managed to knock Zygarde down, the Legendary Pokémon forfeited the battle, revealing it was actually testing the strength and resolve of Liko and her friends all along, before disassembling and abandoning Gibeon due to his actions.
[[File:Roy changing his look.png|thumb|250px|left|Roy changing his look]]
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', after Pagogo, in its Stellar Form, purified Laqua with the help of the Six Heroes, Roy witnessed Lucius fading away. Though the situation seemed over, Spinel used some Laquium mist he had stored on the Six Heroes, causing them to go berserk, except for Rayquaza. The rampaging heroes began attacking both friend and foe, causing the earth below everyone to become unstable and collapse. Rayquaza shielded Roy and the others with its body before urging them to flee the area. With Roy's Kilowattrel and Friede's Charizard, the group was able to reach the Brave Olivine, but soon faced a heavy loss when Friede and his Charizard were blown off by the heavy winds, leaving their fate unknown.

Roy and the others eventually returned to Mount Pericarp to look for Friede, only to find that [[Exceed]] had the area blocked off. With Spinel framing Laqua's destruction on the Rising Volt Tacklers, the group decided to lay low and go their separate ways, dropping him back to Kanto. In the year following these events, Roy took custody of Captain Pikachu and somehow caught a {{Shiny|yellow}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} in his travels. In that same year, Roy [[HZ112|met]] and [[HZ113|trained]] [[HZ114|alongside]] [[Ult]] in [[Kalos]], which led to both becoming [[Rival|rivals]], acquiring [[Mega Ring]]s, and mastering [[Mega Evolution]].

[[HZ090|One year after]] ''Where the Adventure Leads'', Roy received a message from Dot informing him about Laquium effects still existing worldwide. Roy and his rival Ult both battled and defeated a Laquium-enhanced wild {{p|Slaking}} with their respective Pokémon, after which Roy left his rival behind to meet with Liko at [[Indigo Academy]]. Roy then showed up at Indigo Academy, [[HZ091|meeting up]] with Liko for the first time in a year. He then battled and defeated both Ann and Liko. After that, Liko then decided to join Roy and Dot in exposing the truth about the events at Laqua and clearing the Rising Volt Tacklers' name.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Roy and Liko went to an Exceed facility after their battle with a Laquium-enhanced {{p|Vileplume}} in the [[HZ094|last episode]], figuring it might have something to do with its Laquium infection. Roy and Liko then battled Coral and Sidian, only to be defeated by their Laquium-enhanced opponents before either of them could Terastallize their Partner Pokémon. Afterwards, both Trainers were saved by Ult, who managed to hold the Explorers off and help them escape after Coral recklessly commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct. Roy and Liko, now joined by Ult, then proceeded on traveling to a new destination ahead.
[[File:Ann Vs Roy HZ091.png|thumb|right|250px|Roy battling Ann]]
In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', Roy and the others visited Orla at [[Karna]]'s [[Karna's Poké Ball factory|Poké Ball factory]]. While trying to convince Orla to aid them, Dot and the group find out through Ult that Karna had been hired to manufacture shells for the Strong Spheres, oblivious to what they truly were. Two Exceed employees came to pick up their order, but when Ult denied them, the Explorers members [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] stepped in to take them by force. In the [[HZ100|following episode]], Roy, Ult, Dot, and Liko teamed up to battle Indi and Rubina's Laquium-enhanced {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. By exploiting a weakness caused by the Laquium's effect, Roy and the others emerged victorious, forcing Indi and Rubina to retreat.

Later, after Orla had been convinced to fly on the airship once again, Roy and the others pitched in to help clean and repair the Brave Olivine. Once they were done, Mollie, Murdock, and Ludlow arrived to join as well. To everyone else's surprise, Ult proudly stated he would be joining the Rising Volt Tacklers as their newest member. As they prepared to take off, Dot discovered a message from Friede revealing to everyone that he was alive and well, but was in hiding from the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Roy, Liko, Dot, and Ult met with Geeta and Clavell at Naranja Academy to discuss Laquium and how Exceed was exploiting its power for their own gain. They then talked about the same subject with [[Jacq]], who promised to do his own investigation on how Laquium affects Pokémon. Later, after reuniting with Nemona, Roy faced her in a [[Double Battle]], using Crocalor and Lucario against Nemona's {{p|Pawmot}} and {{p|Ribombee}}. During the climax of the battle, Roy Mega Evolved his Lucario and Nemona Terastallized her Pawmot into a {{T|Fighting}}-type, which ended the battle in a final clash between the two and the in the latter's defeat, resulting in Roy's victory.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Roy joined Liko and Ult in facing off against the Explorers once again, who empowered five of the Six Heroes with Super Strong Spheres which made them go berserk. Roy's Pokémon struggled to deal significant damage to the Six Heroes. After Pagogo was defeated, Roy and his friends had to face off against the berserk Six Heroes once again. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], Roy and his friends continued struggling against the rampaging heroes. Despite the timely assistance by Amethio and Zygarde, the battle still resulted in a complete defeat for the Rising Volt Tacklers. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the Six Heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers. After bidding farewell to Amethio, [[Hamber]], and [[Cervantis]], Roy and the others received a call from Briar, who suggested that they come meet her at [[Blueberry Academy]]. Realizing that Blueberry Academy is a school that specializes in Pokémon battling, Roy and his friends decided it would be the perfect location to train for their next encounter with the Explorers, as Liko revealed to them that their friend Ann is there as an exchange student.

In ''[[HZ115|Welcome to Blueberry Academy!]]'', Roy and his friends arrived at Blueberry Academy where he reunites with Ann and Nemona. Roy then has a Double Battle with Nemona. However, despite his efforts, Roy losses to Nemona. In the [[HZ116|next episode]], Roy started his training with one of the BB Elite 4 members, [[Drayton]], by doing some Blueberry quests. The "training" turned out to be false when [[Lacey]] discovered Drayton had tricked Roy into doing his quests for him. After Drayton heard Roy battled with Hassel, whom his grandfather was associated with, he began to train Roy seriously with a Double Battle. While Roy's Pokémon held their own, once Drayton used {{m|Rain Dance}} to his advantage, Crocalor and Kilowattrel were defeated easily, causing Roy to lose. After this loss, Drayton told Roy he should be more calm and less tense in battle, after which Roy and Crocalor chose to laze around next to a {{p|Slakoth}} in the [[Terarium]] to get an idea of what Drayton meant.

In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', Roy and Drayton had their rematch, with Crocalor and Kilowattrel facing off against {{p|Kingdra}} and {{p|Archaludon}} once again. This time Roy was more calm and composed, trusting his Pokémon better and using better strategies to counter his oppnent's weather tactics. Soon Kingdra was defeated with a combined attack, only for Archaludon to attack Crocalor, resulting in Kilowattrel protecting its teammate and getting knocked out afterwards. With Kilowattrel's defeat, Crocalor clashed with Archaludon, with Roy cheering him on, which resulted in his evolution into {{p|Skeledirge}}. After Roy and Drayton Terastallized their respective Pokémon, Skeledirge defeated Archaludon by powering through its Draco Meteor attack with Flamethrower, winning Roy the rematch. Roy thanked Drayton for his training, and Liko congratulated Roy on his victory.

In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', Roy and Skeledirge battled against Friede's Charizard for the first time. Thanks to a newly learned {{m|Torch Song}}, Skeledirge eventually managed to defeat Charizard.
[[File:Roy and Rayquaza.png|thumb|left|250px|Roy after battling the Black Rayquaza]]
In [[HZ124]], Roy and his friends infiltrated the Explorers HQ to rescue the remaining Six Heroes. Roy and Ult went up the roof but were caught by the grunts and battled them. After defeating them, Roy and Ult meet up with the girls and Amethio, as Dot was able to get them in by hacking the door. Roy and his friends then snuck into the HQ to rescue the remaining Six Heroes, only to be led into a trap set by Spinel, with Roy and his friends facing against each of the remaining Six Heroes and Explores Admins one on one.

In [[HZ125]], Roy used his Skeledirge and Kilowattrel to battle Lucius's Moltres. Despite struggling, Roy is able to find an opening for his Pokémon to battle Moltres, then combined his Kilowattrel's newly learned {{m|Supercell Slam}} and Skeledirge's Torch Song, defeating the Malevolent Pokémon.

In [[HZ127]], Roy battled against Nemona with Lucario and Pawmot having a rematch. After a tough fight Roy Mega-Evolved Lucario while Nemona Terastallized her Pawmot, with Lucario being defeated as a result, causing Roy to lose the battle.

In [[HZ129]], Roy, Liko, and Ult travelled to the Dragon's Den to battle the Black Rayquaza, though not before feeding it a meteorite given by Friede. Rayquaza then Terastallized and battled Roy and Ult's Pokémon teams, defeating most of their Pokémon, with only Skeledirge remaining as a final battler. Roy encouraged Skeledirge with all his effort, allowing Skeledirge to slow down and take Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, and then defeated it with Flamethrower. Roy then officially caught Rayquaza, who acknowledged him as a Trainer, finally fufilling his dream. Rayquaza then exited its Poké Ball and started roaming the world until the time comes to gather the Six Heroes to get rid of Laquium once and for all.

In [[HZ131]], Roy is reunited with Master Mayonnaise whom came to the Kalos region looking for him and Ult and ran into Friede being fascinated with his Mega Starmie. He receives the [[Lucarionite Z]] from Master Mayonnaise for his Lucario. Soon, he and Lucario battle against Master Mayonnaise and his {{p|Hawlucha}}. At first, its showboat personality made it vulnerable to attack, however after it Mega Evolved, Lucario's attacks couldn't physically phase it. Roy tried to Mega Evolve Lucario with the new Mega Stone, however, it didn't respond to him nor Lucario before they was defeated. Master Mayonnaise revealed the reason why Roy and Lucario couldn't Master it is because their usage of Aura wasn't compatible to use the new Mega Evolution form. Roy vowed to learn and train his [[Aura]] until he could learn it alongside Lucario and asked Master Mayonnaise to train him again, which he agreed to.

In [[HZ132]], Roy and the group arrived at Diana's place to request her help, which she accepted. Roy trains his Lucario's Aura in order to use its new Mega Evolved form. However, realizing that Lucario isn't relax like him and the rest of his Pokémon are, Roy encourged the Aura Pokémon to join them and sang together. Roy and his Pokémon then watch Ult train with Diana and Master Mayonnaise. Through Ult's advice about finding a new battle style for his Pokémon, Roy realize that he and Lucario need to do the same. Roy was then challenged to a rematch by Master Mayonnaise, which he accepted. During the battle, Roy and Lucario found a new battling style, even becoming in sync, leading to Lucario Mega Evolving into its Z form. Through their teamwork, Roy and Lucario won the rematch then bid farewell to Master Mayonnaise. Roy and the group head for Laqua.

In [[HZ133]], Roy, Ult, and Friede lead Coral and Sidian away from Liko and Dot's group. After leading Coral and Sidian to a different location, Roy, Ult, and Friede did a [[Triple Battle]] with them and Chalce against their Mega-Evolved Pokémon. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Roy, Ult, and Friede defeated Coral, Chalce and Sidian then left them. Once they meet back up with the girls and reunited with Amethio, Roy and the group encounter Spinel, Rubina, and Indi.

In [[HZ135]], Roy and his friends start erasing the Laquium Core, but the Explorers got in the way, even defeating Penny's {{p|Sylveon}} in the process. However, Roy and the group became surprised when Coral turned against Spinel and used her Scream Tail, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take Sylveon's place. Roy and the group became even more surprised when Chalce and Sidian also turned against Spinel as they with Coral decided to team up with the heroes in order to stop him for good. During the process to remove Laquium, Spinel merged with its Core, casuing it to awaken, much to Roy and the group's shock. Roy and the group tried to fight it, but it was too strong. However, they refused to give up and found out that the middle of the Laquium Core was the weak point that they needed to hit.

===Character===
[[File:Roy and Grandfather.png|thumb|250px|Roy and [[Roy's grandfather|his grandfather]]]]
Roy is an upbeat and energetic boy who likes to go hunting for treasures. Adventurous by nature, Roy seeks to start a journey to meet Pokémon he has not seen and see the world, just like the fabled [[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]] he has heard about from his {{TP|Roy|grandfather}}. Although he starts inexperienced about the inner workings of being a [[Pokémon Trainer]], he is nonetheless adept at other related activities, such as building [[Secret Base]]s, and an expert in stone throwing, being able to ricochet pebbles for long distances to cut {{Berries}} from trees and create distractions, which makes his {{i|Poké Ball}} throws very accurate. Roy also seems to enjoy mysteries and doesn't rest until he's solved them. Due to growing up on an island, Roy struggles to navigate through large cities like [[Levincia]] and [[Lumiose City]] as all the buildings look the same to him, leading him to get lost easily as shown in ''[[Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?!|''Someone We Can’t See! Whosawhatsit?!]]'' and ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

He always keeps his head up and is looking ahead, which [[Emma]]'s points out in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]''. Those characteristics seem to be an inspiration to those around him, such as [[Dot]] and [[Ult]]. He also has a way of cheering up his friends whenever they are sad or down and knows how to raise their spirts. In addition, Roy doesn't usually show less positive emotions, such as depression and sadness. Although Roy does show those emotions, he doesn't let them affect him very long and shakes it off quickly.

Roy is shown to enjoy singing and eating, especially berries and spicy food. Roy's enjoyment of berries and spicy flavored foods is also shown in his [[curry]], as seen in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', as most of the ingredients he uses are spicy flavored and berries. However, despite berries and spicy stuff being his favorite food, Roy does like certain other types of foods, such as sweets. Roy also gets excited to eat in general, as seen in ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', when he and {{p|Fuecoco}} got excited to eat all the sweets that [[Murdock]] and {{OBP|Mitchell|HZ019}} made from their unexpected bake-off. In addition to being a good singer, Roy is a skilled rapper. As revealed in ''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]'', Roy's love for singing comes from his parents, as they used to sing together whenever he was with them on their cargo ship, and even long after they had left, he would bond with the island Pokémon this way. He continues to use his newfound passion for singing as a means to not only have fun but improve his bond with Fuecoco, as he came up with a new song and battle tactic that is less predictable and stronger than before, allowing him and Fuecoco to win their rematch against [[Ryme]] in the same episode and fully gaining her respect to the point where she hyped up the crowd along with Roy when him and Fuecoco starting singing during his battle against [[Liko]] in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]''.
[[File:Dot Liko Roy Ult.png|thumb|left|250px|Roy and his friends]]
After befriending and spending time with Fuecoco and Liko, Roy learns that the feelings of the Trainer and the Pokémon have to coincide in order for a partnership to be born. Roy is also shown to be passionate about Pokémon, particularly [[Legendary Pokémon]], with his dream being to meet and battle them, much like the Ancient Adventurer, who managed to catch the {{Shiny|Black}} [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]. In addition, Roy would help any Pokémon in trouble as he would solve or work out their problems, especially his own. Due to living on an island for most of his life, Roy can get excited to see various places for the first time. However, despite this, Roy does have social skills as he isn't shy to talk with people or Pokémon. Although, Roy can be oblivious when it comes to the field of romance until someone points it out to him. Roy also enjoys being around nature, and often does his online classes in various spots on the island, with him deciding to make the battlefield on the [[Brave Olivine]] his main place to do them.

Upon being assigned to hoist the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'s flag in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', Roy not only takes his job seriously, but also takes care of it. Roy is also fond of the Rising Volt Tacklers's flag, having found it in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', and symbolizes as to how he meet his friends, especially Fuecoco and Liko, and fond his ambitions. Through taking care of the Rising Volt Tackler's flag, Roy learned how to sew it back up whenever it got torn up, as seen in ''[[HZ038|The SOS is from Tandemaus?]]''. Roy also enjoys watching the Rising Volt Tacklers's flag blow into the wind when he and his teammates are flying around the Brave Olivine.

[[File:Roy parents.png|thumb|right|250px|Roy and [[Roy's parents|his parents]]]]
Roy shares a close relationship with his grandfather, as he raised and took care of him growing up. Since meeting [[Friede]] in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', Roy began to show admiration for him, as he looks up to him for both his skills and knowledge as Pokémon Trainer and [[Pokémon Professor|Professor]]. Roy also takes inspiration from Friede, as seen in ''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]'', when he was inspired by his Pokémon training together and decided to do the same thing for his Pokémon. In addition, Roy seems to have a great relationship with the rest of his teammates. However, out of all of his teammates, Roy seems to have a special relationship with Liko and Dot, as he often hangs out with them and enjoys their company. Throughout their journey, they would support each other, usually training together to become both better Trainers and versions of themselves. Roy also would go to Liko and Dot for advice whenever he is stuck in a jam.

Ever since the events in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', Roy took an interest in Pokémon battles and enjoys them, but lacked experiences and tended to be reckless while relying on brute force. However, thanks to the help of others, Roy has shown gradual improvement in his skills. His potential as a battler even got the attention of [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]]-ranked Trainer {{an|Nemona}}, which lead to them to developing a friendly rivalry, where she desires to battle him often and frequently watches his important battles as well as help him train for upcoming ones. Roy has also learned that having his Pokémon train with each other not only helps them become stronger, but also would help strengthen both their friendship and teamwork, as seen in ''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]''. In addition, Roy learns that failure in a Pokémon battle is part of a Trainers growth in order to improve. At first, Roy was only focusing on the battle and not everything around him. However, through [[Brassius]]'s advice in ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Fire and Art!]]'', Roy realizes that using everything around him such as the environment and small details of Pokémon can help him in battle. Overtime, Roy has learnt to strategise and adapt better during battles to avoid becoming too predictable, getting caught off guard or overwhelmed by his opponent, allowing him to win more often. He also no longer panics during battles, remaining calm and confident while guiding his Pokémon. This is especially shown in ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'' where he effortlessly commanded his {{p|Crocalor}} whenever he was scared or distressed against [[Lucius's Moltres]]. However, Roy will still struggle to focus during a battle if something is genuinely weighing on his mind, as shown in ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', when Liko went missing, as he and Dot were unable to put a one hundred percent into their battle against the [[Explorers]] because they were worried about her safety.

Roy has shown to be somewhat of an amateur artist. His artistic ability is displayed whenever he crafted cardboard cutouts of Pokémon for training purposes as shown in ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'' and in ''[[HZ037|Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!]]'', as well as when he and Fuecoco presented an impressive {{p|Charizard}} sculpture that represented their respective dreams during the [[Artazon Art Festival]]. This has allowed him to form a close mentor-student relationship with Brassius and even gain the respect of [[Hassel]]. His artistic nature is even shown in battle as seen in ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'' when he combined his Fuecoco's moves with the moves of Brassius's {{p|Dolliv}}, creating a spectacular display. Additionally, his fondness and appreciation for art also stretches to the works of other people, like when he was the first to compliment Brassius’s Black Rayquaza sculpture in ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and…]]'', or when he moved his battle against [[Coral]] outside in ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'' to prevent the other students' artworks from getting burnt during their fight.

[[File:Roy and Lucario Aura.png|thumb|left|250px|Roy connecting with his {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} through [[aura]]]]
As early as ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', Roy has displayed an eagerness for taking photos on his [[Rotom Phone]], wanting to capture special moments with his friends and Pokémon during his journey. This was later emphasized in ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', when he and Fuecoco looked back fondly at different photos that were taken up until that point, with Roy even getting another photo alongside his Pokémon partners and the wild Pokémon he befriended on [[Glaseado Mountain]] in the same episode.

Since losing Friede, the Rising Volt Tacklers disbanding after being framed by [[Spinel]], and his year training in [[Kalos]], Roy has noticeably matured, as he is much calmer and reserved, but still maintains his adventurous spirit. While he still pursues strength, he has developed a more principled and mission-focused demeanor and prioritizing protecting others over pursuing strength for the sake of it. Liko comments on how he appears more dependable than before. However, his relationship with his would-be rival Ult is tenuous at best: while Roy can get along with him, respects Ult's skill as a Trainer and tolerates his presence at times, he finds Ult to be a nuisance and a liability who will only get in the way of his personal missions, and Roy's actions around him suggest he doesn't want to put up with him, even going so far as to keep him in the dark as to his reason for pursuing the Black Rayquaza and forcefully dragging Liko away from him when he goes on tirades about power. Roy also would be at odds with Ult and teases him. Despite this, Roy does have a close friendship with Ult and tries to keep him out of trouble. Roy does show concern for Ult and doesn't want to see him get hurt. Although, as time passed, Roy's friendship with Ult has shown improvement, which has them clashing less and are more supportive to each other. Roy would even take Ult's advice about battling, as shown in [[HZ132]].

After the Rising Volt Tacklers reformed in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Roy helps Captain Pikachu in making decisions during Friede's absence, as he and the rest of his teammates find out that he is still alive but in hiding from the Explorers. Roy also has help in Liko and Dot for making decisions for the group's destinations because the three of them are the reason the team reformed and Ult joining the group as their newest member. In addition, Roy has been flying the Brave Olivine, as Murdock taught him in ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'' and has been doing so ever since. When Friede returned in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', Roy was willing to give leadership back to him and not have to worry about the burden of being in charge. However, after having a battle with Friede in the [[HZ122|next episode]], Roy has come to accept being the leader of the reformed Rising Volt Tacklers, but knows that his best friends, Pokémon, and the rest of his teammates are there to help him. He is also learning on how to maintain the Brave Olivine from [[Orla]], as seen in ''[[HZ123|Mochi Mayhem]]''.

During his training with [[Drayton]] at [[Blueberry Academy]], Roy learned to become more relaxed even in the heat of battle as before he would get very worked up and thus leave him unable to think about the next move and he would panic slightly about what to do next. This trait partially lead to his defeat by Drayton in ''[[HZ116|Terarium Training!]]'', but using what he learned from Drayton he won the rematch in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'' with his Crocalor evolving into {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} in the process. Roy's development in being relaxed during battle is shown in [[HZ125]], when he stayed calm and found an opening during his battle against Moltres. He even used Drayton's lesson to help his Lucario be less frustrated and go with the flow more in [[HZ132]].

In [[HZ131]], it's revealed that Roy isn't able to properly use or harness Aura for his Lucario to have access to its new Mega Evolution, despite being able to read Lucario's movements in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'' though his and Crocalor's Aura. However, after bonding more, Roy and his Lucario were able to pull off the new Mega Evolution in their rematch against Master Mayonnaise.
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===Pokémon===
[[File:Roy party.png|thumb|250px|Roy's [[party]] prior to [[HZ134]]]]
Roy's team consists mainly of gluttons, which is a trait their Trainer's also has, who had problems in the past, usually involving some form of insecurity: {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} was initially embarrassed of singing in front of others, {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} was scared of heights, and {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} would easily get frustrated. However, through his unorthodox methods, he was able to help his Pokémon overcome them and, by doing so, allowed them to truly grow. During Skeledirge and Kilowattrel's first stages, they used to look up to [[Friede's Charizard]] and [[Captain Pikachu]], respectively, due to their shared types. His Pokémon all share Roy's eagerness for battling, as they don't give up until the end.

Furthermore, his Pokémon seemed to take on a particular role on the team as they developed: Skeledirge and {{p|Lucario}} are Roy's main {{pkmn|battle}}rs, with Lucario's [[Mega Evolution]] in particular acting as the team's power equalizer against tougher opponents, while Kilowattrel is the secondary battler, although it mainly acts as aerial support. When Captain Pikachu was traveling with Roy, he often contributed in tough battles with his greater experience and power. Roy's Pokémon seem to have a tight knit bond with each other and especially work well together as a unit due to their extensive training in [[Kalos]].

This listing is of Roy's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
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====On hand====
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|Roy|Skeledirge|Roy Skeledirge.png|fire|ghost|fir=Fuecoco|mid=Crocalor}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Fire}}
| {{ActivePoké|Roy|Kilowattrel|Roy Kilowattrel.png|electric|flying|fir=Wattrel}} {{TeraIcon|Electric}}
| {{ActivePoké|Roy|Lucario|Roy Lucario.png|fighting|steel|size=x140px}} {{shinystar|SV}} {{MegaIcon}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Roy|Rayquaza|Black Rayquaza.png|dragon|flying|link=Black Rayquaza|disp=Rayquaza}} {{shinystar|SV}}  {{TeraIcon|Dragon}}
|}


====Traveling with====
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Roy Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|size=250px|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

====Cared for====
{| width="100%"
| {{InactivePoké|Friede|Pikachu|nick=Captain Pikachu|Roy Captain Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Flying}}
|
|}

====Befriended====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Wild Pokémon
|type1=Kanto
|img=Roy Wild Pokémon HZ062.png
|epnum=HZ062
|epname=A New Song for Fuecoco
|desc=In a flashback shown in ''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]'', it was shown that Roy befriended several wild Pokémon that lived on his island, a few years before he encountered {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} and the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

None of their moves are known.}}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roy
|pkmn=Sunflora (×10)
|type1=Grass
|img=Roy and Sunflora.png
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and…
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=As part of trying to create inspiration for [[Brassius]], Roy, [[Liko]], and [[Nemona]] collected several {{p|Sunflora}} that were scattered around [[Artazon]].

None of Sunflora's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roy
|pkmn=Cetoddle
|type1=Ice
|img=Roy Cetoddle.png
|epnum=HZ063
|epname=Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Roy and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} used a {{p|Cetoddle}} to ride down some slopes on [[Glaseado Mountain]].

None of Cetoddle's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roy
|pkmn=Rotom
|nick=Rotom Phone
|type1=Electric
|type2=Ghost
|img=Drayton Rotom Phone.png
|epnum=HZ116
|epname=Terarium Training!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Roy temporarily received [[Drayton]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] to help him do [[Blueberry Quest]]s for Drayton.

None of Rotom's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Lucius
|pkmn=Moltres
|type1=Dark
|type2=Flying
|tera=Dark
|img=Roy Moltres.png
|epnum=HZ022
|epname=Charge! Galar Mine!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=During the assault on the [[Laquium]] Core in [[HZ135]], Roy commanded Moltres to use {{m|Hurricane}} to clear away the mist it was producing.}}

===Achievements===
====Tera Training====
Roy has participated in the [[Tera Training]] of [[Naranja Academy]]. His evaluation and overall score are:
=====Gym Leader challenge=====
* [[Brassius]] - Battle Exam - Basic; Approved (''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Fire and Art!]]'')
* [[Ryme]] - Battle Exam - Implementation; Approved (''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]'')

<gallery>
Brassius Tera Training Stamp.png|Roy's first Stamp at Tera Training from Brassius
Ryme Tera Training Stamp.png|Roy's second Stamp at Tera Training from Ryme
</gallery>

[[File:Roy Charizard Sculpture.png|230px|thumb|Roy's artwork for the [[Artazon Art Festival]]]]
===Extracurricular activities===
As a student at [[Naranja Academy]], Roy participated in the following events:
* [[Artazon Art Festival]] (''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Fire and Art!]]'')
* [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]: with [[Brassius]] Vs. [[Hassel]] (Loss; ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'')
* [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]]: Vs. [[Liko]] (Won; ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'')
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===Main outfit===
[[File:Roy anime.png|thumb|left|x300px|Roy's first main outfit]]
[[File:Roy anime 10.png|thumb|x300px|Roy's second main outfit]]
Roy's first main outfit consists of a white and brown cap and began wearing a black half jacket in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' over a untucked red and white shirt with a yellow colored "R" {{p|Unown}} form design, black ankle strap shoes and brown shorts. He carries a grayish blue sack bag to hold his belongings. He wore this outfit from ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'' to ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.

Roy began wearing his second main outfit in ''Where the Adventure Leads'', it consists a brown vest with dull yellow accents, a white T-shirt with a printed R-Unown logo, red shorts, black sneakers, and a [[Mega Ring]] on his right wrist. He no longer wears his hat, showing off both his black and magenta hair and carries a black satchel to carry his belongings.

===Other outfits===

====Other clothing====
* In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', while cooking [[Curry|curry]], Roy wore a black apron with flame patterns.
* In ''[[HZ037|Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!]]'', Roy wore a pair of black shades.
* In ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', Roy used a red and white snorkeling gear to swim underwater.
* In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'' and ''[[HZ077|Ludlow's Homecoming!]]'', Roy wore a orange life jacket.
* In ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]'', Roy wore a brown apron with a {{p|Kingambit}} on the right side and light-yellow bandana.
* In ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', Roy had a {{p|Pikachu}} mask.

====Regular clothes====
* In ''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]'', Roy as a child wore a green and dark blue shirt with a {{p|Kabutops}} design in the middle. He also wore blue shorts and red shoes.
* In ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', Roy wore an outfit similar to [[Florian]] while at Kitakami.

====Sleepwear====
* In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', Roy wore a yellow shirt.
* Whenever Roy is sleeping, he would wear a white and red tank top with black shorts.


====Uniforms====
* In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'' to ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'' and ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'' to ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Roy wore [[Naranja Academy]]'s summer uniform while he attends the school as an exchange student.

====Outdoor gear====
=====Snow wear=====
* In ''[[HZ060|Roy and Fuecoco's First Snow!]]'' to ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'' and ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'' to ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Roy wore a red hat with two bright yellow tufts (similar in design to {{p|Fuecoco}}, and scarf with a red and white jacket, brown pants and red and black boots. He also wore red gloves.
=====Swimwear=====
* In ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', Roy wore a black with a yellow stripe swim trucks. He also wore a red and white cover up jacket.
* In ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', Roy wore a swim trunks that closely resembles {{p|Skeledirge}}.

====Images====
<gallery widths="200">
Roy without jacket.png|Without his jacket
Roy Pajamas.png|Roy's pajamas
Roy Apron.png|Roy's apron
Roy Naranja Academy Uniform.png|Roy's Naranja Academy uniform
Roy Swimsuit.png|Roy's swimsuit
Roy Snow Wear.png|Roy's snow wear
Roy Swimsuit 2.png|Roy's second swimsuit
</gallery>

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{scarlet color}}|bordercolor={{tcg fairy color dark}}
|ja=寺崎裕香 ''[[Yuka Terasaki]]''
|en= [[Anjali Kunapaneni]]
|cs=Matěj Havelka
|nl=Marlies Somers
|ar=عبد خليفة ''Abd Khalifa''
|fi=Raili Raitala
|fr_eu=Julia Kaye
|de=Mio Lechenmayr
|he=שיר כהן ''Shir Cohen''
|hi=Arush Nand
|it=Elisa Giorgio
|pt_br=Danilo Diniz
|pt_eu=Maria Leite
|es_la=Ana Lobo
|es_eu=Carlos Larios
|id=Leni M. Tarra
|pl=Jakub Strach|no=Herman Nysæther Grinde
|zh_yue=梁綺嬋 ''Lèuhng Yísìhm''
|zh_cmn=王貞令 ''Wáng Zhēnlìng'' (Taiwan) 鬼月 ''Guǐyuè'' (mainland China)
|th=ธัณรัชถ์ บุญรัตน์สุวรรณ
|tr=Eren Perendi}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:Roy anime.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:Roy anime 7.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:Roy anime 4.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:Roy anime 3.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:Roy Naranja Academy Uniform.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:Roy anime 11.png|x250px]]
|-
| colspan="6" | Official artwork from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background: #{{scarlet color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Roy|Roy images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Concept art====
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:auto; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Pokémon Horizons Roy Concept Art.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Roy Pokémon 2023 Expression Sheet.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Liko Roy Dot Snow Wear Concept Art.png|x200px]]
|-
| Concept art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Concept art of Roy from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}'' <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1626533414630465537</ref>
| Concept art of Roy's snow wear
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Young Roy Concept Art.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Older Roy Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Roy Mega Voltage Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
|-
| Concept art of young Roy
| Concept art of older Roy
| Concept art of older Roy
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Roy Outfits Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
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| colspan=3 | Concept art of Roy's outfits
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background: #{{scarlet color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Roy|Roy images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Fuecoco.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Wattrel.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Fuecoco V2.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu V2.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Skeledirge Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
|}

====Other====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; width:auto; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Terapagos and Friends Illus. Yamazaki Rei.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Reveal Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Pokemon Day 2024 Countdown 5 Pokemon Horizons.png|x150px]]
|-
| TCG {{color2|fff|Terapagos and Friends (SV-P Promo)}} Illus. Yamazaki Re
| Reveal artwork of {{color2|fff|Liko}}, Roy, and the {{color2|fff|Paldea first partner Pokémon}}
| {{color2|fff|Pokémon Day#2024|Pokémon Day 2024}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:HZ ED 02 Group shot V4.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ100 Special Illustration.jpg|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ100 Special Illustration 2.jpg|x150px]]
|-
| Artwork from {{color2|fff|Let me battle}}<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1816783017618342326</ref>
| 1st 100th Episode Special Illustration <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1933471910626800109</ref>
| 2nd 100th Episode Special Illustration <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1936008625950278033</ref>
|-
| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background: #{{scarlet color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Roy|Roy images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Roy HZM.png|thumb|170px|Roy in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
Roy appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role he does in the animated series.
====Pokémon ====
{| width="66%"
| {{ActivePoké|Roy|Fuecoco|Roy Fuecoco HZM.png|size=170px|fire}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Roy|Wattrel|Roy Wattrel HZM.png|electric|flying}}
|-
|}
{{-}}

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Roy DVT.png|190px|thumb|Roy in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
Roy appeared in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga. In [[DVT03]], Roy and Fuecoco were practicing their singing when they were interrupted by [[Liko]]. During the course of the story, Liko tried to help the two to improve their music.

====Pokémon====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|Roy|Fuecoco|Roy Fuecoco DVT.png|size=150px|fire}} ♂
|
|
|-
|}
{{-}}

==In the games ==
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Roy, in a version based on the animated series, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. In this game, Roy is seen using {{p|Quaxly}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Sprigatito}}, and {{p|Fuecoco}}, with Quaxly, Charizard, and Sprigatito being Pokémon that he was not seen using in the animated series, although it could be a reference to [[Dot's Quaxly]], [[Friede's Charizard]], and [[Liko's Sprigatito]]. In the [[Gorgeous Star set 1 (Mezastar)|first Gorgeous Star series]], as part of a tie-in with the animated series, [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] [[Liko]], Roy, [[Friede]] or [[Explorers]] Admin [[Amethio]], could randomly challenge the player as a Trainer and Battle opponent.

====Pokémon====
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!Rising Volt Tacklers Roy ライジングボルテッカーズロイ
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|[[File:Mezastar Trainer Roy.png|90px]]
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|-
| style="text-align:center" |'''Difficulty:''' ★★★☆☆
|}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Water|name=Quaxly|img=0912Quaxly|move=Water Gun|movetype=Water}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|type2=Flying|name=Charizard|img=0006Charizard|move=Flamethrower|movetype=Fire}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Sprigatito|img=0906Sprigatito|move=Leafage|movetype=Grass}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|name=Fuecoco|img=0909Fuecoco|move=Ember|movetype=Fire}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|scarlet}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-070|{{OBP|Fuecoco|4-1-070}}|Fire||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Fuecoco|Anime Special Illustration Tag Campaign}}|Fire||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|scarlet }}

==Trivia ==
* Roy was originally designed by [[Ken Sugimori]] before being adapted for the {{pkmn|animated series}} by the series' character designers.<ref name=anipoke20230303>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1631603322170769409 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR).] Posted on March 3, 2023.</ref><ref name=LikoRoyConcept>[https://natalie.mu/comic/gallery/news/515226/2010334 Concept art on Natalie] (the concept art's file name is "riko_roy_sugimori.jpg")</ref>
* Roy has a stylized {{p|Unown}} “R” on his shirt, which directly alludes to his name.
* Roy is the first male main character:
** To keep his Japanese name in the English dub of the animated series.
** To own a Pokémon that debuted before him, as {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} debuted one episode before [[HZ003|Roy's debut]].
* Roy is the first main human character since {{an|Cilan}} to not debut in the first episode of his series.
* Roy is the first main character to:
** Have obtained a [[first partner Pokémon]] as their first Pokémon in their home region since {{an|Serena}}, who obtained her {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} in ''[[XY004|A Shocking Cheeky Friendship!]]'', 435 episodes earlier.
** Catch a [[Shiny Pokémon]] offscreen.
** Become the leader of an established team.
** Own more than one Shiny Pokémon.
* All of Roy's Pokémon have been obtained in different [[region]]s: {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} in [[Kanto]], {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}} in [[Paldea]], {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} in [[Kalos]], and [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]] in [[Johto]].
** Additionally, all of Roy’s Pokémon were recurring [[wild Pokémon]] at some point, never being caught in the same episode that that he encountered them for the first time. While Lucario [[HZ089|debuted]] under his ownership, it later appeared in [[Episode: Mega Evolution|three episodes]] set in the past and depicting it as a wild Pokémon before its capture.
*** This makes Roy the only main character whose Pokémon have all chronologically appeared in at least one episode before being caught.
* Roy is the first main character other than {{Ash}} to be able to use more than one battle technique.
* Roy is the first [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] member to defeat a [[Gym Leader]] in a [[Pokémon battle]].
* Roy is the only member of the Rising Volt Tacklers to have:
** Shiny Pokémon.
** A Pokémon who was introduced in [[Generation IV]].
* Roy's name was changed in the German, Spanish, French, and Portuguese localizations of the animated series, presumably due to a naming conflict with [[Raihan]], one of the [[Gym Leader]]s in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, who is named "Roy" in those languages. His name was also changed in the Korean localization of the animated series, presumably due to a naming conflict with [[James]], who is named "Roy" in that language.
* When {{Tera}}stallizing his {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, Roy uses the phrase '''sparkle, gem of dreams''' (Japanese: '''輝け、夢の結晶''' ''shine bright, crystallization of our dreams'').
* When [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] his {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, Roy uses the phrase '''seize your true power and go above and beyond''' (Japanese: '''真なる力を掴んで超えろ！''' ''Grasp true power and go beyond!'').
* Roy's in-game [[Trainer ID number]] is 230512, the Japanese air date of ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{scarlet color}}; border:3px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ロイ ''Roy''
| From the name ''{{wp|Roy}}'' with one of the name's origin being from ''ruadh'' ({{wp|Scottish Gaelic}} for "red")
|-
| English, Italian, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Vietnamese
| Roy
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| German
| Rory
| Similar to his Japanese name
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish
| Rod
| Similar to his Japanese name
|-
| French
| Rhod
| Similar to his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 로드 ''Rod''<ref group=n>Spelled as "Rod" in the URL on the [https://tooniverse.cjenm.com/ko/poketmonsterleecoandrod/ Tooniverse website]</ref>
| Similar to his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 羅伊 ''Luóyī'' / ''Lòhyī''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 罗伊 ''Luóyī''
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese
| Rain
| Similar to his Japanese name
|-
| Bengali
| রয় ''Roy''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Hindi
| रॉय ''Roy''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Tamil
| ராய ''Roy''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Telugu
| రాయ్ ''Roy''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Thai
| รอย ''Roy''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Roy}}
*[[a:Category:Roy|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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Pagogo

2026-04-25T17:41:19Z

GougingFire: Spelling and Grammar

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Normal
|nickname=Pagogo
|jnickname=パゴゴ
|tmnickname=Pagogo
|image=[[File:Terapagos Normal anime.png|250px]]
|caption=Pagogo in its {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}}
|gender=Unknown
|tera={{t|Stellar}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]''.</ref>
|ability={{a|Tera Shift}}<ref>For {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}} only. Confirmed in ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]''.</ref>
|pokemonname=Terapagos
|prevonum=1024
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|catchepnum=HZ075
|catchepname=The Wonders of the World!
|caught=yes
|location=[[Great Crater of Paldea]] (by [[Rystal]]) [[Crystal Pool]] (by [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ001
|releasenametiming=100 years prior to
|releasename=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|noevo=incap
|current=[[Party|With]] [[Liko]]
|java1=[[Yuka Terasaki]]
|enva1=[[Faye Mata]]
}}

'''Pagogo''' (Japanese: '''パゴゴ''' ''Pagogo'') is a {{p|Terapagos}}, a [[Legendary Pokémon]] first encountered 100 years ago in the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] by [[Rystal]]. [[Liko]] received it as a pendant from her grandmother, [[Diana]]. It is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} Liko {{pkmn2|caught}} in the land of [[Kitakami]], and her third overall. It is usually [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] its Poké Ball.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Rystal and Terapagos.png|thumb|left|250px|Pagogo and [[Rystal]]]]
=====With [[Rystal]]=====
100 years prior to the events of {{Aniseries|HZ}}, [[Rystal]] found a {{p|Terapagos}} during a trip to the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] and [[nickname]]d it Pagogo. One day, she was running away from a group of thieves who wanted to steal Pagogo, but they were saved by [[Lucius]], who scared the thieves away with his [[Black Rayquaza]]. Since then, Rystal and Pagogo accompanied Lucius in his journey, as he caught the remaining members of the [[Six Heroes]] and sought the Pokémon paradise known as [[Laqua]]. At some point, they were joined by [[Gibeon]] and his [[White Zygarde]].
[[File:Pagogo seals Laqua.png|thumb|250px|Pagogo and the [[Six Heroes]] sealing the [[Laquium]] away]]
Finally having reached Laqua, the trio, now known as the [[Explorers]], found themselves in trouble after Gibeon meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise, causing them to spread uncontrollably and making [[wild Pokémon]] go feral. Upon witnessing its Trainer's determination, Pagogo transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. In the aftermath, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, and Pagogo fell into a deep sleep in its dormant, jewel-like state.

Rystal chose to wear the dormant Pagogo around her neck in the form of a pendant ever since, hoping it'd awaken someday. After she passed away, her pendant was left inside a briefcase in the attic of her [[Layla (Horizons)|daughter]]'s home, alongside Lucius's diary.

=====With [[Diana]]=====
[[File:Young Diana.png|thumb|250px|left|Young [[Diana]] finding the Terapagos in the form of a pendant]]
Many years later, the pendant and Lucius's diary were found by Rystal's granddaughter, [[Diana]], when she was a young girl. The tales of the Ancient Adventurer motivated her to begin a journey, hoping to find out if the stories were true, and she took the pendant with her, unaware that it was a Pokémon. Despite her many adventures, Terapagos never once showed signals of a reawakening.

A year prior to the events of the series, Diana gifted the pendant to her granddaughter, [[Liko]], telling her that it would become important to her in the future. Some time after this, she learned about the Explorers, a suspicious organization that wanted the pendant for an unknown purpose. Fearing for her granddaughter's safety, she, through [[Lucca]], enlisted the help of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to protect her.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
=====As a [[wild Pokémon]]=====
[[File:Liko pendant power.png|thumb|250px|Terapagos awakening from the pendant to protect [[Liko]] for the first time]]
Terapagos debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', first appearing in its dormant state. During a school break, Liko was approached by [[Amethio]], who claimed he was sent by her grandmother to retrieve and return the pendant to her. Finding the situation suspicious, Liko instead took the pendant and fled her dormitory. She eventually got cornered by Amethio and his subordinates, [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]], but in the right moment, [[Friede]] swoop in from above. While [[Friede's Charizard]] battled [[Amethio's Ceruledge]], Liko took the opportunity to escape just as a stray {{m|Psycho Cut}} flew towards her. The pendant glowed and created an energy barrier, protecting Liko and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} from harm. Inside the barrier, Liko briefly saw, though not recognized, Terapagos in its Normal Form before it reverted back into a pendant.

In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', Liko's pendant seemed to resonate with [[Roy]]'s [[Ancient Poké Ball]] as they were being chased by a group of wild Pokémon. In ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', the pendant once again activated, creating another barrier to protect its owner from imminent danger and later, during another situation of distress, resonating with the Ancient Poké Ball, which then opened, releasing the Black Rayquaza. Intrigued, Liko decided to continue looking into her pendant's mystery as the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled to [[Paldea]].

In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', after helping {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} restore the [[Arboliva's Forest|forest where it lived]], Liko's pendant began to glow and transformed back into Terapagos, which caused Arboliva to share a vision of a [[Lucius|mysterious man]] to the group. After the vision was shown, Terapagos reverted back to its dormant state and Arboliva returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, allowing Liko to take it under her care. Afterward, Liko decided she wanted to see her grandmother to learn more about the pendant.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Liko was lured away from the Rising Volt Tacklers by [[Spinel]], who then used his {{p|Beheeyem}} to erase her memories and easily steal her pendant. The pendant remained under Spinel's possession until ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', where Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]] challenged him to a battle. Spinel, commanding his Pokémon remotely from a hidden location, quickly overwhelmed them once he was up to his final Pokémon, {{p|Umbreon}}. Their desire to retrieve the pendant caused it to glow brightly, revealing where Spinel was hiding and allowing Sprigatito to retrieve it.
[[File:Terapagos and Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|left|Terapagos facing the [[Black Rayquaza]]]]
In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', the group encountered a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball, indicating that it had belonged to the Ancient Adventurer [[Lucius]] just like Arboliva. However, they were forced to retreat after Moltres had defeated them and injured [[Captain Pikachu]]. In the [[HZ023|following episode]], Liko and Roy returned to the Galar Mine and battled the Malevolent Pokémon in an attempt to calm it down. After successfully calming Moltres down with Sprigatito's aromatic {{m|Leafage}}, Liko's pendant started to glow and transformed into Terapagos. It began to communicate with Moltres, after which it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball and allowed Liko to take it under her care. After this point, Terapagos no longer reverted to its dormant state inside the pendant, instead choosing to remain awakened to travel alongside Liko. This was noticed by Amethio, who would tell his teammates that they planned to steal the mysterious Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', as the Black Rayquaza appeared before the Rising Volt Tacklers and easily defeated Amethio, Terapagos transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} to protect its friends, having its {{m|Tera Starstorm}} clash with Rayquaza's {{m|Draco Meteor}}. After that, however, it passed out from exhaustion and Rayquaza left. Friede and Diana later theorized that Rayquaza was only testing Terapagos, who had just awakened some of its powers after three of the Six Heroes had been gathered.
[[File:Pagogo Tera Shift.png|thumb|250px|{{a|Tera Shift}} activated]]
During Liko's time as a [[Naranja Academy]] student, from ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'' to ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Terapagos was usually seen traveling inside her bag.

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', knowing about Terapagos sightings in Paldea through old records, Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede visited [[Clavell]] and [[Geeta]] hoping they'd know something about them. They revealed old sketches of Terapagos's Normal and Terastal Forms, claiming it possessed a strong connection to the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and that it was once sighted within the Great Crater of Paldea, in Area Zero, which was recorded in the Scarlet Book, supposedly in its third form. Later on, during their travels with [[Raifort]], Terapagos quickly striked a friendship with a wild {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', after an encounter with Amethio on [[Glaseado Mountain]], Liko was forced to battle him in order to keep Terapagos safe. They were interrupted by Spinel, who revealed he came into possession of a shard of [[Laquium]], which he used to power up his {{p|Umbreon}}. Infuriated by this, Terapagos changed into its Terastal Form, purified Umbreon of the Laquium's effect, and destroyed the shard before falling unconscious. Terapagos later awakened inside a cave that Spinel trapped it, Liko, and Amethio inside of. Despite Amethio's insistence that capturing it was the last thing on his mind at the moment, Terapagos ignored his words and angrily yelled at him.

In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', at [[Briar]]'s suggestion, the Rising Volt Tacklers went to the [[Crystal Pool]] so Terapagos could attempt to communicate with Lucius by using the site's rumored ability to summon the deceased. Despite its best efforts, Terapagos was unable to call on Lucius's spirit.
[[File:Liko catches Pagogo.png|thumb|250px|left|Pagogo joining Liko's team]]
In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'', after learning about the existence of [[Rystal]], the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled to the Crystal Pool once more and had Terapagos try and call on the spirit of Rystal this time. This attempt was successful, allowing them to meet Terapagos's former Trainer, as well as her child, {{OBP|Layla|Horizons}}. In [[HZ075|the next episode]], after Rystal had told them the original Explorers' journey to Laqua, she returned to her original time, though not before asking Liko to take care of her former partner, filling Terapagos with sadness. After being given a {{i|Poké Ball}} by Friede, Liko {{pkmn2|caught}} Terapagos, formally adding it to her [[Party|team]], and started using the nickname Rystal once gave it: Pagogo.

=====With [[Liko]]=====
[[File:Liko and Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|Pagogo and Liko]]
After the Rising Volt Tacklers managed to convince [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] to join them in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo and the gathered heroes summoned the Black Rayquaza to Area Zero for one final challenge, which took place in the [[HZ082|following episode]]. Eventually, when all of the Rising Volt Tacklers' Pokémon except for [[Roy's Crocalor]] had been defeated, Pagogo transformed into its Terastal Form and decided to join the fray. Their collective efforts kept Rayquaza on the defensive, allowing Pagogo to strike it with a powerful Tera Starstorm, though not without being hit hard by a {{m|Dragon Ascent}} in the process. Then, it chose to use the last of its remaining strength to Terastallize Crocalor, giving him the power boost necessary to damage Rayquaza enough for Roy to recall it into its Ancient Poké Ball. Now, with all Six Heroes gathered, Pagogo fully regained its full strength.

Led by the Black Rayquaza, the Rising Volt Tackles arrived at [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]''. At various points during their trek up the mountain, Pagogo summoned one of the Six Heroes to aid the group, allowing them to climb higher, cross waters, and overcome obstacles in order to reach Laqua. The group then went further into the paradise's forest in the [[HZ085|following episode]], finally finding the area that had been sealed away 100 years ago. Realizing the barrier was still up, Liko had Pagogo transform into its Terastal Form and remove it, but this left it exhausted in the process, forcing her to recall it for the time being. This, however, did not last long, as Pagogo forced itself out of its Poké Ball just as Gibeon began meddling with the Laquium crystals again.
[[File:Lucius and Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|left|Pagogo reuniting with Lucius]]
In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the group eventually reached Gibeon and the White Zygarde, who was digging up a Laquium cluster. At that moment, Pagogo summoned the Six Heroes, and they collectively witnessed as Lucius emerged alive from the crystals. After reuniting, Pagogo lent some of its power to Lucius in order for him to explain everything. Now with the knowledge that only sealing the Laquium away won't be effective, it transformed into its Terastal Form and gathered the Six Heroes' powers into itself while the group proved themselves to the White Zygarde. Once it was ready, in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo Terastallized, changing into its Stellar Form, and purified the Laquium with the help of the Six Heroes. It instantly returned to its Normal Form afterwards and bid farewell to Lucius, who, like Gibeon, was only being kept alive due to Laquium. Before parting, the Ancient Adventurer entrusted Pagogo's safety to Liko.
[[File:Pagogo reawaken.png|thumb|250px|Pagogo awakening from its {{i|Poké Ball}} to protect Liko for the second time]]
Over the year following the events at Laqua, Pagogo did not come out from its Poké Ball, seemingly hibernating just as it did 100 years ago. In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', it finally reawakened in order to shield Liko from a {{m|Rock Slide}} caused by two rampaging {{p|Steelix}} that had been affected by Laquium. Pagogo transformed into its Terastal Form and purified the Laquium affecting the Steelix, clearing the ill effects. From here onwards, in the event of the group finding a Laquium Sign, they would work to subdue the afflicted Pokémon, allowing Pagogo, in its battle form, to cure it from the substance's effects.

In ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', Pagogo was chosen by [[Katy]] to be Liko's Pokémon for their official [[rematch]], facing off against her {{p|Ursaring}}. Its brute force and resilience proved to be a tough match, but Pagogo was able to overcome it with a Tera Starstorm in the end, even after Ursaring had Terastallized, winning Liko the battle.

In ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Pagogo reunited with the Charcadet it had met [[HZ057|a year back]] in some [[Paldea]]n ruins. After {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}'s {{p|Scovillain}} was discovered to be on a Laquium-induced rampage, it helped Charcadet in subduing the Spicy Pepper Pokémon. Later, as Liko was about to bid farewell to Charcadet, Pagogo encouraged it to join them.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Pagogo was used alongside the rest of Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon to battle against five of the Six Heroes, who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Overwhelmed by the opponents, Liko quickly had Pagogo purify the Laquium from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. This time, {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}} aimed directly at Pagogo, knocking out both it and {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}, who had jumped in to try and defend it.

In ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', Pagogo used its {{m|Protect}} in an attempt to catch Friede, whose spaceship was about to crash-land into the ground. Several of the other Rising Volt Tacklers' Pokémon used their moves to support Pagogo, but Friede's ship was deflected off the barrier. Pagogo then used its power to Terastallize Captain Pikachu into a {{type|Flying}}, which allowed Captain Pikachu to safely return Friede to the [[Brave Olivine]].

In [[HZ125]], Pagogo teamed up with Zygarde to help the remaining Six Heroes regain the memories of their adventures with Lucius, Rystal, Gibeon, and the Rising Volt Tacklers. Pagogo then Terastalized all the remaining Six Heroes to remove the effects of Laquium from them.

In [[HZ134]], Pagogo helped purify the wild Laquium affected Pokémon when Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines, even helping Captain Pikachu destory the machines. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Pagogo and eighteen Tera type Pokémon make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Pagogo and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merge with it, awaking it. Pagogo teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Charcadet Hatterene Meowscarada Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|Pagogo with {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}]]
Particularly, Pagogo seems to have a special connection to [[Liko]], with her being the first person in generations to be able to reawaken it from its dormant state. It appears to have a strong desire to protect her from harm, which can most notably be seen in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', and ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', instances where it reawakened or first transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} in order to shield her from imminent danger. It also seems to like sleeping in Liko's backpack and enjoys being held in her arms, as well as in {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}'s. In addition, Pagogo has taken a liking to being inside {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}'s body. Pagogo has been shown to be overall friendly around people and Pokémon alike, having a close bond with the rest of Liko's team, especially with {{p|Charcadet}}, as Pagogo was the one to encourage it to join her [[party]] and is occasionally seen offering it a ride on its back. It maintains its friendship with it after it evolved into {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}. Notable exceptions to Pagogo's friendliness include [[Amethio]], a trait first shown in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'' and then again in ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', as it appears to resent the recognition of Amethio's grandfather, [[Gibeon]], in him; and [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}}, due to its constant attempts to eat it.

Pagogo has a strong connection to [[Lucius]], the [[Six Heroes]], and its former Trainer, [[Rystal]], always attempting to call out to them and being extremely happy every time they reunite. Many events of the original [[Explorers]]' journey are only revealed to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] due to Pagogo's ability to share the memories it has from that time. Amongst the Six Heroes, it has the closest bond with Rayquaza, dating back to the day they first met, as depicted in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', with Lucius noting that Pagogo was unlike every other Pokémon in that it didn't fear Rayquaza. As seen in ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Pagogo has the ability to call for the Black Rayquaza with a specific energy signal, which the other Six Heroes seem to share as well, as suggested in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]''. In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Gibeon also claimed that both Pagogo and Rayquaza were the keys to [[Laqua]], in the sense that only the Sky High Pokémon knew the way there and that the Tera Pokémon, with its power fully reawakened, was able to unseal the paradise. Due to their shared history, Pagogo was shown to glow whenever it's near one of the [[Ancient Poké Ball]]s and is even capable to opening them if necessary, as seen in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' and ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]''. It was very happy in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]],'' to be reunited with the Black Rayquaza, but upon hearing of the remaining heroes capture by Spinel; Pagogo shared great determination to free them which happened in [[HZ125]].
[[File:Angered Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|left|Pagogo angered by the sight of [[Laquium]]]]
In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'' and throughout [[Terapagos's Exploration Diary]], it was shown to have a curious and inquisitive personality, exploring and wandering the [[Brave Olivine]] on its own, possibly as a result of being in its dormant form for a very long time. In addition, Pagogo enjoys eating {{Berries}}, as they are the only things it will eat; though it has come to enjoy eating other foods, such as sweets.

Although it isn't seen battling much, Pagogo itself is not opposed to the idea, even taking the initiative to do so in ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'' upon sensing Liko's determination. Pagogo's lack of battling appearances could be attributed to its missing powers, as its first battle occurred in ''Roar of the Black Rayquaza'', after three of the Six Heroes had been gathered, and ended with it passing out after a single attack, which meant its power was still incomplete. A similar explanation has been suggested by [[Diana]] in ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'' as to why the [[Laquium]] wasn't completely purified, and that Pagogo in its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} may need to simultaneously resonate with all eighteen [[type]]s to be at its strongest; in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', [[Briar]] clarifies that Pagogo needs to resonate with eighteen different Tera Types from Pokémon at the level of the Six Heroes in order to completely purify Laquium.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', when [[Spinel]] showed a Laquium shard to Pagogo, it became angry and transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}, purifying Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} of the Laquium's influence and destroying the shard in the process. Spinel came to the conclusion that Pagogo and the Laquium are opposing forces to each other in some fashion. In general, seeing Laquium angers Pagogo. This anger may stem from its first encounter with it alongside the original Explorers in which Lucius was trapped in Laqua, the Six Heroes scattered around world, and itself transformed into a dormant state. Moreover, upon arriving in Laqua and seeing that Gibeon had continued his pursuit of Laquium a hundred years later may have made Pagogo determined not to let what happened to the original Explorers repeat itself with the Rising Volt Tacklers. A year later, Pagogo's anger towards Laquium may have increased further when Spinel used it on the Six Heroes in order to make them to go berserk for his experiments.

===Appearance===
:''See also: [[Terapagos (Pokémon)#Form data|Terapagos → Form data]]''

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===Moves used===
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====Eyecatch====
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== In the manga==
[[File:Terapagos Normal HZM.png|thumb|200px|Normal Form Terapagos in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
===Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure===
Terapagos first appeared in [[HZM02]], playing the exact same role that it does in the {{pkmn|animated series}}
====Appearance====

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|[[File:Terapagos Terastal HZM.png|150px]]
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===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
Terapagos appeared in [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]], playing the exact same role that it does in the animated series.

===Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~===
Terapagos appeared in [[Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~]], playing the exact same role that it does in the animated series.

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
Terapagos appeared in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] alongside Liko in [[DVT05]], playing a similar role that it does in the animated series.
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===Gallery===
<gallery widths="150">
Terapagos Liko Treasure.png|Terapagos in [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure|~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
Liko Terapagos PGSP.png|Terapagos in [[Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~|~Pucchigumi SP~]]
Terapagos Normal DVT.png|Terapagos in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~|~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Pagogo's debut in the {{pkmn|animated series}} was the first time that Terapagos was ever shown in its {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}}, as it had previously only been revealed in its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1647948029805182976 @Pokémon on Twitter]: ''A newly discovered Pokémon appears in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet! Its splendid aura is reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos, but this Pokémon’s name and true nature are shrouded in mystery.''</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1647993562443788289 @Pokémon on Twitter]: ''What’s happening with Liko’s pendant? There’s even more to discover about this mysterious Pokémon and its connection to Liko’s pendant in #PokemonHorizons: The Series!''</ref> It was not identified as Terapagos until the {{DL|Pokémon Presents|August 8, 2023}} [[Pokémon Presents]], months later.<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/terapagos/ ''Two Forms of the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos!'' - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet website]</ref>
* In the closed captioning for the [[TV Tokyo]] broadcast of [[HZ023]], Terapagos was referred to as コダイカメ ''Kodaikame'' (from 古代亀 ''kodai kame'', literally "ancient turtle").<ref>[https://twitter.com/DogasusBackpack/status/1705193807460098511 @DogasusBackpack on Twitter]: The closed captions for tonight’s #anipoke episode confirm that the Pokémon inside Liko's pendant is named Kodaikame (コダイカメ).</ref> This was later officially confirmed as an error.<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1705215549121396945 @anipoke_PR on Twitter]: 本日のアニメ『ポケットモンスター』字幕放送にて、ポケモン・テラパゴスの名称を、正式ではない表記をしておりました。正式な表記は「テラパゴス」です。</ref>
* Out of all Pokémon owned by female main characters, Pagogo took the longest to catch after its [[HZ002|debut]], taking 73 episodes (74 if its [[HZ001|first appearance in its pendant form]] is included).
** Pagogo's capture was foreshadowed in [[Only One Story]], where it is seen appearing when [[Liko]] sends out her Pokémon.
* Pagogo is the first [[Legendary Pokémon]] to be owned by a female main character.
** It is also the first [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|single-stage]] Pokémon to be officially owned by a female main character since [[Iris's Emolga]], who was caught in ''[[BW024|Emolga the Irresistible!]]'', 626 episodes earlier.
* Pagogo is currently the only Pokémon owned by Liko that:
** Is not part of an evolutionary line.
** Is a Legendary Pokémon.
** Has [[List of Pokémon with form differences|multiple forms]].
** Has a [[nickname]].
** Is not a dual-type Pokémon.
* Pagogo is the only single-type Pokémon owned by the younger members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
* In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', a {{p|Terapagos}} appeared in [[Area Zero]] during a flashback; however, it is unknown whether the Terapagos in question was Pagogo or another Terapagos.
* In its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}}, Pagogo is animated with 3D animation rather than 2D, similar to {{DL|Terastal phenomenon|Tera Jewels}} in the same series and {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} in {{aniseries|JN}}.
** Additionally, when Terapagos transformed into its Stellar Form for the first time in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', its body was coated in a light blue glow, which hid its design's details. This was probably done to hide the form until it appeared in the present in ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]''.
* Unlike the dormant state of the {{ga|Terapagos}} from [[The Indigo Disk]] [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]] of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Pagogo's star at the tip of its tail is still seen sticking out. Pagogo's shell also shrinks to a much smaller size in its dormant state whereas the Terapagos in the games stays roughly the same size.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| パゴゴ ''Pagogo''
| From テラパゴス ''{{p|Terapagos}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Finnish
| Pagogo
| Same as Japanese name
|}

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
*{{Animespecies|Terapagos}}
*[[Terapagos's Exploration Diary]]
*[[Six Heroes]]

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{{Rising Volt Tacklers}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|normal}}
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Black Rayquaza

2026-04-25T17:40:22Z

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'''Roy's Rayquaza''' (Japanese: '''ロイのレックウザ''' ''Roy's Rayquaza''), also known as the '''Black Rayquaza''' (Japanese: '''黒いレックウザ''' ''Black Rayquaza'') and formerly as '''Lucius's Rayquaza''' (Japanese: '''ルシアス‎のレックウザ''' ''Lucius's Rayquaza''), is a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] owned, as well as his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first]] and most powerful Pokémon. It was the first of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountered on their journey, and the sixth and last one to join them, being placed under [[Roy]]'s care. It is the first Pokémon that Roy caught in the [[Johto]] [[region]], as well as his fourth overall. It is a [[Shiny Pokémon]].

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius and Rayquaza.png|250px|thumb|left|Rayquaza ridden by [[Lucius]] and [[Rystal]]]]
100 years prior to the events of {{Aniseries|HZ}}, the Black Rayquaza traveled alongside its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Lucius]], on his journey to find the Pokémon paradise [[Laqua]]. One day, they scared away a group of thieves who were trying to steal [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]]. Since then, Lucius and Rystal, as well as the later addition of [[Gibeon]], journeyed together towards Laqua. On their journey, Rayquaza helped Lucius catch {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} and {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, two of the [[Six Heroes]].

Finally having reached Laqua, the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after Gibeon meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their [[Ancient Poké Ball]]s and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, Pagogo transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}. After the Laquium was sealed, a large explosion happened in Laqua, which was heard from all the way in [[Pericarp Town]], where a [[Matriarch (HZ084)|little girl]] witnessed Rayquaza ascend to the skies.

At some point later, for some reason, Rayquaza returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, which ended up somewhere in the ocean, eventually washing up on the shoreline of [[Roy's hometown|an island]] in [[Kanto]]. Not long after, it was found by [[Roy's grandfather]], who was unable to open it and eventually gave it to [[Roy]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Rayquaza staring at Liko.png|thumb|250px|right|Rayquaza meeting Lucius and Rystal's descendant, [[Liko]]]]
The Black Rayquaza debuted in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', where its Ancient Poké Ball finally opened after [[Liko]]'s pendant resonated with it during a battle between the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and the modern-day Explorers. It unleashed an indiscriminate {{m|Draco Meteor}} over the beach, forcing the Explorers to retreat. Roy tried to get Rayquaza to return to its Poké Ball, but it ignored him and flew away after giving a brief glance at Liko, seemingly recognizing her as Lucius's descendant.

At some point after leaving its Poké Ball in ''The Ancient Poké Ball'', Rayquaza received a message from [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde]], who requested that it find a worthy Trainer capable of inheriting [[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] so they could stop Gibeon and destroy the [[Laquium]] in the future. Rayquaza flew off to various parts of the world, searching for its teammates to pass the message.

Rayquaza arrived in [[Paldea]] sometime before the events of ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and…]]'', where it was spotted by [[Brassius]] in [[Arboliva's Forest|a forest]] near [[Artazon]], resonating with its teammate {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}, probably passing on Zygarde's message to it. When Liko, Roy, and [[Mollie]] arrived at the site in the [[HZ011|following episode]], they only found Arboliva, who was in possession of another Ancient Poké Ball, which led the Rising Volt Tacklers to learn more about the Ancient Adventurer and the Six Heroes.

Rayquaza arrived in [[Galar]] sometime before the events of ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', where [[Kabu]] spotted it heading west of [[Motostoke]] towards the [[Galar Mine]], probably to find its teammate {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} to pass on Zygarde's message to it too. When Liko, Roy, and [[Friede]] went there to investigate in ''[[HZ022|Clash! Galar Mine!]]'', they once again, however, did not find Rayquaza; instead, they found the enraged Moltres with an Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Terapagos and Rayquaza.png|250px|thumb|left|Rayquaza facing [[Pagogo]]]]
At some point before ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', Rayquaza found Lapras and passed on Zygarde's message to it as well.

At the very end of ''Lapras's Feelings for its Friends'', Rayquaza appeared before the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]] at [[Lapras Sea]] after {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} chose to be taken under Liko's care. In the [[HZ033|following episode]], it was suddenly attacked by [[Amethio]]'s {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} and {{p|Corviknight}}, but it easily defeated them without taking meaningful damage. Then, it turned its attention to the Rising Volt Tacklers, which forced {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}} to transform into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} in order to protect its friends. Its power, however, was still incomplete, so it quickly reverted back to its Normal Form, and Rayquaza left.

At some point, Rayquaza also found {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}} and {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}} and passed Zygarde's message to them too, finally passing the message to all of the heroes.
[[File:HZ044.png|250px|right|thumb|Rayquaza lured to a lighthouse by the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Rayquaza was lured to the [[East Province (Area Two)|Levincia Lighthouse]] by a resonance generator that recreated Terapagos's energy output. Once it appeared, [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], and [[Chalce]] of the Explorers started attacking it from multiple directions, but Rayquaza's sheer power and Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]]'s meddling proved to be too much for them. As a last resort, Coral had her {{p|Glalie}} recklessly charge towards Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. The resulting explosion dealt notable damage to the Legendary Pokémon, who was sent crashing into the [[Brave Olivine]].

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', the Explorers retreated aboard [[Spinel]]'s helicopter, and Liko and Roy challenged Rayquaza to a battle, which it accepted. Amethio later joined the fray and teamed up with Friede, with them {{Tera}}stallizing Ceruledge and {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, respectively, but both were eventually defeated by a devastating {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. Liko and Roy confronted Rayquaza next, but despite {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} learning {{m|Flame Charge}} and {{p|Sprigatito}} evolving into {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}, they were unable to do much against the Legendary Pokémon. Before leaving, Rayquaza locked eyes with Liko again, seeming to take note of the resemblance she bears to its partner, Lucius.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ083.png|thumb|left|170px|Rayquaza battling the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] again]]
In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo and the five reunited members of the Six Heroes summoned Rayquaza to [[Area Zero]]. In [[HZ082|the following episode]], Rayquaza challenged the Rising Volt Tacklers to another battle. Despite being exhausted from their battle with Gouging Fire, Liko and the others were able to use effective strategies to deal damage to Rayquaza, though not without most of their Pokémon fainting in the process, leaving only Pagogo and Crocalor. After a final showdown where both Pagogo and Rayquaza dealt massive damage to each other, Pagogo used the last of its strength to Terastallize Crocalor, giving it the strength to weaken Rayquaza enough for Roy to recapture it into its Ancient Poké Ball. Rayquaza emerged from its Poké Ball and properly reunited with Pagogo and the Six Heroes before flying into the sky to guide the Rising Volt Tacklers towards Laqua.

In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Rayquaza and the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived at [[Mount Pericarp]]. As Laqua was located too high up for the Brave Olivine to ascend, Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede had to traverse the mountain on foot while Rayquaza went ahead and waited for them at the summit. In [[HZ085|the following episode]], once Liko and the others reached the summit, Rayquaza appeared and blew away the clouds covering the area, revealing Laqua hidden beneath them. Rayquaza then laid down to rest and had Roy return it to its Poké Ball.
[[File:Black Rayquaza protecting.png|250px|thumb|right|Rayquaza protecting the Rising Volt Tacklers from the other Heroes]]
In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', at the center of Laqua, Liko's group, the Six Heroes, and the Explorers witnessed Gibeon's Zygarde free a still-living Lucius from a cluster of Laquium crystals. Lucius revealed that while he was sealed away, he received a message from Zygarde, who informed him that it asked Rayquaza to find someone capable of restoring Pagogo to its full strength in order to completely destroy the Laquium. While Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio confronted Gibeon and Zygarde, the Six Heroes began gathering their power into Pagogo. After Gibeon was defeated, Pagogo transformed into its Stellar Form and began circling the Laquium core along with the Six Heroes.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', once the Laquium was purified, Lucius and Gibeon faded away, causing the Six Heroes to all become {{pkmn2|released}}. With the exception of Rayquaza, who appears to be capable of resisting Laquium, the Six Heroes were infected by Laquium mist fired from Spinel's [[Strong Sphere|Laquium Spheres]]. The infected Heroes went berserk and began attacking both friend and foe, causing the earth below everyone to become unstable and collapse. Rayquaza shielded Liko and the others with its body before urging them to flee the area.
[[File:Black Rayquaza HZ096.png|thumb|250px|left|Rayquaza resting at the Dragon Shrine within the [[Dragon's Den]] ]]
In the following year, while Spinel captured the other members of the Six Heroes, Rayquaza retreated to a [[Dragon's Den|cave]] near [[Blackthorn City]] to rest in a shrine dedicated to restoring {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon's energy. It was eventually discovered by [[Team Dragon Rampage]], who resolved to protect it due to their mission to protect Dragon-types. They did so by spreading misinformation to divert attention away from it. During his training in [[Kalos]], Roy met a young Trainer named [[Ult]] who wished to catch the Black Rayquaza as well.
[[File:Roy and Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|Rayquaza and Roy]]
In ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage]]'', Liko and Roy ran into Team Dragon Rampage, who initially tried to chase them off due to believing they were from their rival gang, [[Snake|Team Wriggle]]. However, after they saved several {{p|Dratini}} Eggs from being attacked, they gained their trust and the gang brought them to Rayquaza, where Pagogo was delighted to see it again. Roy told Rayquaza that the Laquium that it and its friends initially purged returned, but promised it that they would handle the situation for it. Ult then arrived and realized that it was not as strong as he had anticipated, and told it to recover soon so they could have a worthy battle.

In [[HZ129]], Liko, Roy, and Ult returned to Rayquaza to bring it an item that [[HZ122|Friede had asked them to bring to it]]. The item in question turned out to be a [[meteorite]], which Rayquaza consumed, restoring it to full power. Pagogo then Terastallized Rayquaza, and Roy and Ult challenged Rayquaza to a battle to see which of them would get to be its partner. Although Rayquaza managed to defeat most of their Pokémon, it was eventually defeated by [[Roy's Skeledirge]], after which it gave Roy its approval and allowed itself to be {{pkmn2|caught}} by him, fulfilling Roy's dream of doing so. Afterwards, Rayquaza left to regather the Six Heroes in preparation for erasing the Laquium Core.

In [[HZ134]], Rayquaza arrived in Laqua alongside the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Rayquaza and the rest of the Tera type Pokémone make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until Coral sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Rayquaza and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merge with it, awaking it. Rayquaza teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.
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===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Black Rayquaza and Pagogo.png|thumb|left|250px|Rayquaza with [[Pagogo]]]]
The {{Shiny|Black}} Rayquaza is the first and most powerful member of [[Lucius]]'s [[Six Heroes]]. It appears to be very aggressive, though it is often elusive, preferring to fly away from the ones seeking it, including its former teammates and [[Pagogo]], {{pkmn2|roaming}} the world instead. It has also shown to be able to recognize [[Liko]] as its {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s descendant.

Rayquaza shares a close bond with Pagogo, talking and playing together the first time that they met. Pagogo also enjoyed lying on its head as Rayquaza flew. Lucius says Pagogo was the only Pokémon that did not fear Rayquaza. [[Diana]] theorizes that it wants to see Terapagos's true power, as it voluntarily appeared before the Rising Volt Tacklers after {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} returned Pagogo's energy, which possibly enabled its {{a|Tera Shift}} [[Ability]]. [[Gibeon]] also claims that both Terapagos and Rayquaza are the keys to [[Laqua]], however this was not elaborated on. It's later revealed that Rayquaza was the only one to know how to reach Laqua.

Rayquaza has proven to be an incredibly strong and powerful battler, able to singlehandedly defeat almost every single one of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' Pokémon through brute force alone, despite being at a severe disadvantage and taking several supereffective hits, and was even able to outmatch Pagogo's Terastal Form, though not before taking massive damage from its {{m|Tera Starstorm}}. Although it initially overlooked [[Roy]] in favor of Liko during their first encounter, Rayquaza has since shown some respect towards Roy after they battled each other in [[Area Zero]], allowing him to call it back into its Poké Ball to rest after flying for so long. Much like Lucius, Rayquaza was also shown to be selfless and protective of others when it urged the Rising Volt Tacklers to flee while it fought the other five heroes that were rampaging due to [[Spinel]]'s Laquium Sphere.

===Appearance===
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|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | With {{color2|000|Pagogo}}'s power
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Rayquaza ({{color2|000|Dragon (type)|Dragon}})

|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Black Rayquaza crystallized form.png|250px]]
| [[File:Black Rayquaza Terastal.png|250px]]

|}

===Moves used===
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{{anmov|dragon|Draco Meteor|HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Pulse|HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza}}
{{anmov|flying|Dragon Ascent|HZ045|From So Far Away}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Tail|HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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====Eyecatch====
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|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Black Rayquaza HZM.png|220px|thumb|Black Rayquaza in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Rayquaza appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in the animated series.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Dragon|Flying|Black Rayquaza {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Draco Meteor|2=Dragon Ascent}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Draco Meteor|2=Dragon Ascent}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Pulse|HZM03}}
{{anmov|dragon|Draco Meteor|HZM03}}
{{anmov|flying|Dragon Ascent|HZM03}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}
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==Trivia==
[[File:Black Rayquaza sparkling.png|thumb|250px|Like Shiny Pokémon in the games, Rayquaza sparkles as it exits its Poké Ball]]
* The Black Rayquaza is the first {{Shiny}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] to be owned by a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* The Black Rayquaza is the first Shiny Pokémon to {{Tera}}stallize in the animated series.
* Out of all the [[Six Heroes]], Rayquaza is the only one:
** To have been found inside its [[Ancient Poké Ball]].
** To not have been captured by the [[Explorers]].
** That is Shiny.
** To have a [[nickname]].
** Whose {{Tera}} Type was not revealed in [[HZ125]].

** Who was not under [[Liko]]'s care.
** To have been caught by a new Trainer after its [[Lucius|original Trainer]] passed away.
* Rayquaza's [[HZ129|capture]] took place 123 episodes after its [[HZ006|debut]], marking the longest time between the debut and the capture of a main character's Pokémon in the animated series.
* Rayquaza is currently the only Pokémon owned by Roy that:
** Is not part of an evolutionary line.
** Is a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** Is a [[gender unknown]] Pokémon.
** Was previously owned by a different Trainer.
** Was caught post-time skip.

* During most of the series, Rayquaza had a distinct crystallized glow coating its body, which looked extremely similar to a Terastallized state, but without a Tera Jewel on its head. In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', a flashback revealed that this was due to it receiving some of [[Pagogo]]'s power during the [[Explorers]]' adventure in [[Laqua]] 100 years prior to the series. This distinction disappeared when Rayquaza returned that power to Pagogo in ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]''.
** Despite all of the Six Heroes having being given some of Pagogo's power, Rayquaza was the only one to gain this trait. The reason for this is currently unknown.
* Like the [[White Zygarde]], the Black Rayquaza only began to sparkle as it exited its Poké Ball once it was recaught in a standard {{i|Poké Ball}}, in this case by Roy in [[HZ129]].

==References==
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==Related articles==
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*[[Six Heroes]]
*[[Pagogo]]

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Roy's Kilowattrel

2026-04-25T17:39:30Z

GougingFire: /* History */ Spelling and Grammar

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|trainername=Roy
|pokemonname=Kilowattrel
|jtrainername=ロイ
|jpokemonname=タイカイデン
|tmtrainername=Roy
|tmpokemonname=Taikaiden
|image=[[File:Roy Kilowattrel.png|250px]]
|caption=Roy's Kilowattrel
|gender=Unknown
|ability={{a|Wind Power}}<ref>First activated in ''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]'', confirmed in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]''.</ref>
|tera={{t|Electric}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=[[East Province (Area Two)]]
|epnum=HZ013
|epname=An Unexpected Picnic!
|catchepnum=HZ014
|catchepname=Fly! Wattrel!!
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|evo1num=0941
|evolution=1
|firstevoep=HZ052
|firstevoname=Wattrel's High Wind Warning!
|firststagename=Wattrel
|numeps1=39
|current=[[Party|With]] [[Roy]]
|java1=[[Ayane Sakura]]
|enva1=[[Edward Bosco]]
|java2=[[Tasuku Hatanaka]]
|enva2=[[Edward Bosco]]
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'''Roy's Kilowattrel''' (Japanese: '''ロイのタイカイデン''' ''Roy's Taikaiden'') is the first Pokémon [[Roy]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Paldea]] [[region]], and his second overall.

==In animation==
===History===
===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Roy catches Wattrel.png|thumb|250px|left|Wattrel joining Roy's team]]
{{p|Kilowattrel}} first appeared as a {{p|Wattrel}} in ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'' when it stole a [[sandwich]] that Roy had made for {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}. Roy chased after Wattrel, until it reached a cliff, where it turned around to face Fuecoco. After a brief confrontation, Roy agreed to share the sandwich, only for Wattrel to steal both halves of it. Soon after, Roy noticed that Wattrel wasn't flying away with others of its kind.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Roy sought Wattrel out again in order to help it learn to fly. Wattrel's fear of heights made this hard, so Roy eventually got the idea of using [[Ludlow]]'s [[fishing]] rod to support Wattrel mid-air while it attempted to fly. This strategy eventually succeeded, allowing Wattrel to fly as high as the others of its kind. Happy to see Wattrel flying, Roy was about to leave, only for Wattrel to fly after him. Taking this as a sign that Wattrel wanted to be {{pkmn2|caught}} by Roy, [[Murdock]] gave him a {{i|Poké Ball}} to do so. When a sudden gust of wind threw Wattrel off-balance, Roy threw the Poké Ball at it before it could hit the ground, saving it and adding it to his [[party|team]].
[[File:Roy Kilowattrel Wind Power.png|thumb|250px|{{a|Wind Power}} activated]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Wattrel was used in a battle against [[Spinel]]'s Magneton alongside Fuecoco. During the battle, Wattrel started a fight with Fuecoco which caused the latter to aim an Ember at Wattrel, unintentionally hitting Magneton instead, taking it out instantly. After Magneton was defeated, the two teammates continued their squabble, which caused Roy to break up the fight and temporarily leave the battle.

As their bickering continued in the [[HZ017|next episode]], Roy was inspired by [[Friede]] to have them battle together in order to deepen their friendship and relieve some stress. Their opponent was [[Captain Pikachu]], to whom they lost due to their lack of teamwork. Immediately after, the [[Brave Olivine]] flew through a turbulence, during which Wattrel used its ability to catch the wind and produce electricity in order to boost its {{m|Spark}} and protect Roy from getting hit by a rogue tree branch. Seeing this as an opportunity to overpower Captain Pikachu, Roy asked [[Dot]] for advice, which lead him, Wattrel, and Fuecoco to train the entire night in preparation for a combo move. The next day, they had their rematch against Captain Pikachu, with Fuecoco launching it and its teammate up by firing {{m|Ember}}s downward in order to give Wattrel enough height to catch sufficiently strong winds and activate its Ability. Despite their improved teamwork, Captain Pikachu won once again, though their relationship was shown to have grown more amicable.

In ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', Wattrel teamed up with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} to help [[Liko's Sprigatito]] use its sweet scent and {{m|Leafage}} to sooth a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} at the [[Galar Mine]].

In ''[[HZ028|The Stolen Treasure]]'', Wattrel and Fuecoco teamed up with Sprigatito to battle [[Tepen]] in order to get the Ancient Poké Ball back from him, after he stole it from Roy. However, the three of them were put to sleep by Tepen's special {{m|Sleep Powder}} that his {{p|Foongus}} used.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Roy used Wattrel to delay the [[Explorers]]' coordinated attack against the [[Black Rayquaza]]. During the battle, Wattrel deflected an [[Ultra Ball]] that [[Chalce]] threw at Rayquaza with {{m|Spark}}, but was then easily defeated by her {{p|Medicham}}.
[[File:Dot Ferris Wheel.png|thumb|left|250px|The Ferris Wheel for the [[Artazon Art Festival]]]]
In ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'', Wattrel was borrowed by Dot during the making of her art project for the annual [[Artazon Art Festival]], where it produced electricity to light up her ferris wheel while {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} used {{m|Water Gun}} to make it turn, which also caused the water and electricity to sparkle together.

In ''[[HZ052|Wattrel's High Wind Warning!]]'', Wattrel accompanied its Trainer on a Pokémon research project, trying to help him to get a Grepa Berry only to get outdone by Fuecoco, inciting its jealously. It flew away on its own and practiced hard at night to try and get {{Berries}} more easily, but soon got into another fight with Fuecoco once again the next day. It soon helped rescue a wild {{p|Capsakid}} from a cliff then tried to rescue Roy when he lost his grip but was blown away by strong wind currents. When Roy fell from the cliff, Wattrel soon gathered all of its strength and evolved into Kilowattrel, diving down and rescuing its Trainer, while also showing off its newfound strength and flying prowess by flying Roy around the area before landing. Afterwards, Kilowattrel gave Fuecoco a ride on its back while flying for fun, reconciling their friendship.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ083.png|thumb|170px|Kilowattrel battling the Black Rayquaza]]
In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', Kilowattrel was used as Roy's first Pokémon in his [[Tera Training]] test against [[Ryme]]. It went up against {{p|Houndstone}} and dealt some damage to it with Spark, thanks to its newfound strength and speed, but it was soon defeated by a combination of {{m|Phantom Force}} and {{m|Crunch}}.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Kilowattrel was used as Roy's second Pokémon in [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] against Liko. He swapped Fuecoco for it and overwhelmed Floragato with its flight speed and stronger attacks. Liko then recalled Floragato for {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}} after getting paralyzed from Spark. Kilowattrel struggled against Hattrem's psychic powers at first, but it eventually broke free with {{m|Uproar}} and defeated her with Spark. Kilowattrel faced Floragato once again but was tricked by her tactics and defeated by {{m|Scratch}}.

In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', Kilowattrel joined the fight against Black Rayquaza but was ultimately defeated.

After the events at [[Laqua]], Kilowattrel accompanied its Trainer on a journey for one year. In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', it battled a {{p|Slaking}} affected by [[Laquium]] alongside Roy and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon, after which it flew Roy to [[Indigo Academy]] to meet up with Liko in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Kilowattrel was used alongside the rest of Roy, Liko, and Ult's Pokémon to battle against five of the Six Heroes, who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite its efforts, Kilowattrel gets knocked out by Galarian Moltres.

In ''[[HZ116|Terarium Training!]]'', Kilowattrel was partnered with Crocalor in order to battle against [[Drayton]]'s Pokémon, {{p|Archaludon}} and {{p|Kingdra}}. Initially, its synergy with its teammate allowed them to dodge incoming attacks, with Drayton even recognizing they played off one another very well. Kilowattrel was eventually defeated by a [[rain]]-boosted {{m|Electro Shot}}. In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', they had a rematch and, equipped with better strategies, managed to defeat Kingdra with a combined attack. Soon after, however, Kilowattrel fainted while protecting Crocalor from Archaludon's {{m|Metal Burst}}, but they ended up winning after he evolved into {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} and Terastallized.

In [[HZ125]], Kilowattrel was used alongside Skeledirge to battle [[Lucius's Moltres|Lucius's Galarian Moltres]] while it was being controlled by [[Coral]]. Struggling with the Legendary Pokémon at first, Kilowattrel and Skeledirge soon found an opening to attack as Moltres was increasingly exhausted from the effects of Laquium. Roy then Terastallized Kilowattrel for the first time into a pure {{t|Electric}} Tera Type, with it learning {{m|Supercell Slam}} in the process. With help from Skeledirge, Kilowattrel eventually defeated Moltres with a joint attack before fainting itself from the exhaustion and [[crash damage]] it took during the fight.

In [[HZ129]], Kilowattrel was Roy's first Pokémon Roy used in his and Ult's battle against the Black Rayquaza, teaming up with Ult's {{p|Sableye}}. Although Kilowattrel managed to land a heavy Supercell Slam on Rayquaza, it was eventually defeated by {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

In [[HZ134]], Kilowattrel and Skeledirge were sent out to help the rest of the Tera type Pokémon in purify Laquium for good. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Kilowattrel and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until Coral sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Kilowattrel and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn’t erase the Laquium core when Spinel merged with it, awaking it. Kilowattrel teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Roy Wattrel fear.png|thumb|250px|left|Wattrel's fear of heights]]
Like [[Roy's Skeledirge]], Kilowattrel has shown to be gluttonous. In its [[HZ013|debut]] as a Wattrel, it was seen stealing the {{pkmn|category|Fire Croc Pokémon}}'s [[sandwich]]. Wattrel also enjoys eating {{Berries}}. Despite being a {{t|Flying}} [[type]], it initially had a fear of heights, but it managed to overcome its {{wp|acrophobia}} with [[Roy]]'s help. After flying for the first time, Wattrel came to enjoy it. Wattrel also became fascinated in seeing other Flying types fly, as shown in ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', when it tried to follow a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Corvisquire}}. In addition, Wattrel enjoys the sunlight and doesn’t like when someone blocks the sun. Wattrel was noticeably smaller than others of its {{p|Wattrel|species}} and had perpetually squinted eyes.
[[File:Roy and Kilowattrel.png|250px|thumb|Kilowattrel and Roy]]
At first, Wattrel wasn't interested in Roy, acting aggressively towards him even when he tried to share his food with it. However, after Roy helped it learn to fly and overcome its fear of heights, Wattrel took a liking to him and refused to leave his side, as it immediately flew back to him when he tried to walk away, which led him to catching it. After being caught, Wattrel became very affectionate towards Roy and it enjoys being with him, even though it had trouble interacting with him whenever he sang with Fuecoco. Wattrel also would put Roy's safety first before its own, as shown in ''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]'', when it saved its Trainer from getting hit by a branch when the [[Brave Olivine]] was experiencing turbulence. In addition, Wattrel craves Roy's validation and becomes deeply upset when it feels that it is not worthy, such as when Roy and Fuecoco tried singing a song to cheer it up despite it failing in its goal to overcome the wind.
[[File:Wattrel admired HZ051.png|250px|left|thumb|Wattrel admiring a {{p|Kilowattrel}}]]
Wattrel has been shown to get jealous of other Pokémon interacting with Roy, as it doesn't seem to like sharing its Trainer with others, especially with Fuecoco, even though it knows that he has been with their Trainer longer than it has. Wattrel would show its jealousy by breaking into an {{m|Uproar}}. However, after evolving, Kilowattrel is no longer jealous of other Pokémon interacting with Roy, as it comes to understand that its Trainer cares about it and its teammates all the same.
[[File:Lucario Skeledirge Kilowattrel.png|thumb|250px|Kilowattrel, {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, and {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}]]
Wattrel didn't get along with Fuecoco because he kept getting in its personal space and was envious of his [[Friendship|bond]] with Roy, which led it to fight with its teammate. However, after growing closer as a team, Wattrel felt accepted enough to join Roy and Fuecoco in their singing amicably. Although it has gotten along better with Fuecoco, Wattrel still fights with its teammate, as shown in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', when it fought with him for a [[Grepa Berry]]. After evolving into Kilowattrel, it and Fuecoco are on much better terms, as it doesn't mind carrying its teammate on its back whenever he needed to fly. Its friendship with its teammate continues to grow after he evolves into {{p|Crocalor}}. As time passed, Kilowattrel's friendship with Crocalor has gotten stronger to the point that it was willing to protect him, as seen in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]''. Also, in the same episode, Kilowattrel came out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} to see that he evolved into {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} after they won their battle against [[Drayton]]. In addition to Skeledirge, Kilowattrel is on good terms with {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} and gets along well with it.

Upon witnessing [[Captain Pikachu]]'s {{type|Electric}} moves, Wattrel started to admire him and aspired to be able to use its electricity to a similar degree. It is also shown to not give up easily and is brave at heart, seen when it endlessly trained to overcome the strong winds and impress Roy, as well as when it used all of its strength to evolve and rescue its Trainer from falling off a cliff with no hesitation. After its [[Evolution]], Kilowattrel still retains its proud attitude but has become more mature as well.

Before its Evolution, Wattrel was a relatively weak flyer, possibly due to its former fear of heights, as it struggled to fly high in the sky due to strong winds. However, after endlessly training to overcome this weakness, it became strong enough to carry a {{p|Capsakid}} up a cliff to safety. Upon Evolution, its strength increased drastically, as it now could fly carrying Roy, Crocalor, and Captain Pikachu combined against the winds with no issue. As such, it has now become the main method of transportation for Roy whenever he's not traveling aboard the Brave Olivine. Before Crocalor evolved into Skeledirge, it also used to commonly ride on Kilowattrel. It also acts as aerial assistance for the other Rising Volt Tacklers Pokemon to ride on during battles, such as [[Liko's Hattrem]] and [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}}.
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===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Wattrel
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Kilowattrel ({{color2|000|Electric (type)|Electric}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Roy Wattrel.png|250px]]
| [[File:Roy Kilowattrel Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric|flying|Roy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Wattrel Uproar|1=Wattrel Peck|2=Wattrel Spark|3=Kilowattrel Spark|4=Kilowattrel Uproar|5=Kilowattrel Electro Ball|6=Kilowattrel Supercell Slam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Uproar as a Wattrel|1=Peck as a Wattrel|2=Spark as a Wattrel|3=Spark|4=Uproar|5=Electro Ball|6=Supercell Slam}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Uproar|HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It}}
{{anmov|electric|Spark|HZ017|Special Training Time!}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Supercell Slam|HZ125|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

====Moves improvised====
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|-
!{{color|FFF|Picture}}
!{{color|FFF|First Used In}}
!{{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
!{{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Supercell Slam Torch Song Combination.png|150px]]
|[[HZ125]]
|{{m|Supercell Slam}} and {{m|Torch Song}}
|[[Roy's Skeledirge]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Supercell Slam and Torch Song, used during [[Roy]]'s battle against [[Lucius's Moltres]]. While Kilowattrel uses a {{Tera}}stallization-boosted Supercell Slam, Skeledirge uses Torch Song on it, causing the fiery bird to combine with Kilowattrel.
|}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:0940Wattrel HZ anime.png|180px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:0941Kilowattrel HZ anime.png|180px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ key frame OP4-13.png|135px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 5.jpg|135px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Key frame from {{color2|000|Only One Story}}
|Fifth ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}'' poster
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ013-HZ015 AS.png|95px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ016-HZ019 AS.png|95px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ September Calendar.png|135px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ June 2024 Calendar.png|135px]]
|-
| colspan=2 |Artwork from "{{color2|000|After the Story}}" by mojacookie
|{{color2|000|After the Story|September 2023 Calendar}} by mojacookie
|{{color2|000|After the Story|June 2024 Calendar}} by mojacookie
|}

====Eyecatches====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Wattrel.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu V2.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Skeledirge Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Roy Wattrel HZM.png|thumb|170px|Wattrel in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
{{p|Wattrel}} debuted in [[HZM02]], playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
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==Trivia==
* Kilowattrel is the first concurrent [[Appendix:Fan terminology|regional bird Pokémon]] to be owned by a main character since [[Ash's Talonflame]], who was caught as a {{p|Fletchling}} in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', 444 episodes earlier.
** It is also the first concurrent one to be part of a {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|two-stage evolutionary line}} since [[Ash's Swellow]], who was caught as a {{p|Taillow}} in ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow]]'', 968 episodes earlier.
* Out of all regional bird Pokémon owned by main characters in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Kilowattrel took the least amount of episodes to fully evolve, with a total of 38.
** Additionally, Kilowattrel was also the first Pokémon owned by a younger [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] member to fully evolve.
* Kilowattrel's capture as a Wattrel was foreshadowed in [[Heart-Pounding Diary]], where it was shown behind the bush running and unable to fly as [[Roy]] and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} passed it. It was later officially caught by Roy in ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]''.
* Kilowattrel is currently the only Pokémon owned by Roy that:
** Was caught in its native region.
** Has activated its [[Ability]].
** Was caught only one episode after Roy met it.
** Wasn’t defeated in battle by Skeledirge prior to being caught.

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
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{{Anime Pokémon|electric|flying}}
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[[Category:Roy's Pokémon|Kilowattrel]]
[[Category:Recurring wild Pokémon|Kilowattrel]]

[[de:Rorys Voltrean]]
[[es:Kilowattrel de Rod]]
[[fr:Fulgulairo de Rhod]]
[[it:Kilowattrel di Roy]]
[[ja:ロイのタイカイデン]]
[[zh:罗伊的大电海燕]]

Lucius's Kleavor

2026-04-25T17:38:49Z

GougingFire:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Bug
|type2=Rock
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Kleavor
|jtrainername=ルシアス
|jpokemonname=バサギリ
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Basagiri
|image=[[File:Lucius Kleavor.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Kleavor
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|tera={{t|Bug}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=[[Hisui]] (By [[Lucius]]) [[Tengu Mountain]] (By [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=0900
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ068
|epname=Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!
|catchepnum=HZ073
|catchepname=Kleavor the Solitary Warrior
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=[[Taku Yashiro]]
|enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]
}}
'''Lucius's Kleavor''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのバサギリ''' ''Lucius's Basagiri'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. It is a [[giant Pokémon]]. It is the fifth of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] have encountered on their journey, and the fourth one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, it is roaming the world.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius defending Kleavor.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lucius]] defending Kleavor from the villagers]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and battled {{p|Kleavor}} at an unknown [[Hisui]]an forest. It got tied up and taken in front of a mob of angry and scared villagers, who seemed ready to hurt it further if Lucius had not defended its actions. However, as it was freed, it swung its axes to hit Lucius, but ended up striking his {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} on the neck instead. Despite the attempted attack, Lucius explained to Kleavor about his journey to [[Laqua]] and invited it to join them, which it accepted before being {{pkmn2|caught}} in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, it became one of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "break down walls".

Finally having reached Laqua, the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Kleavor and its Ancient Poké Ball ending up in a [[Tengu Mountain|mountain]] in the land of [[Kitakami]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Perrin Kleavor photo.png|thumb|right|250px|Kleavor's clear sighting by [[Perrin]]]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from its Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Kleavor and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to it, asking it to find a worthy Trainer.

Kleavor was first mentioned in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', when [[Diana]] encouraged [[Liko]] to go after the Six Heroes.

Kleavor debuted at the very end of ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', albeit heavily shadowed, where it was briefly spotted by [[Perrin]] in the land of [[Kitakami]]. She managed to snap a picture of it, which she showed to [[Dot]] as the prize for having defeated her in ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]''. In the same episode, Kleavor briefly appeared in the shadows once again, observing [[Oni Mountain]] from a distance.

In ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]'', with Perrin's help, Liko, [[Roy]], Dot, and [[Friede]] started searching for Kleavor on [[Tengu Mountain]]. Using the clues provided by Perrin's photo, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were able to narrow down where Kleavor currently resided to a Dugtrio-shaped rock near the wetlands. Kleavor briefly appeared atop the landmark, but quickly vanished before being found.
[[File:HZ073.png|thumb|250px|left|Kleavor battling the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
Only in ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'' that it was clearly seen, as Kleavor appeared before the group. Immediately, Lapras came out of her Poké Ball and engaged in a brief battle against Kleavor, which was actually the way the two greeted each other. As Liko and Lapras tried to convince it to join them, Kleavor simply fled, intent on testing their strength first. It led them through a limestone cave behind a waterfall, where the group got separated: while Friede and Perrin were still inside, the young Rising Volt Tacklers happened upon a bamboo forest, where Kleavor challenged them. Kleavor held the advantage for most of the battle, being capable of taking {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}, {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} on at the same time by relying on more than one sense. Even after throwing off its focus and {{Tera}}stallizing, the three of them were not able to finish off Kleavor. Despite this, it still recognized Liko's strength, chose to be taken under her care, and returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|right|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Kleavor and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Kleavor was summoned from its Poké Ball by Pagogo to help the Rising Volt Tacklers by breaking some boulders and clearing the river for Lapras to navigate. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Kleavor and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Kleavor and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers at first, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. This time, Kleavor aimed directly at Pagogo, knocking out both it and {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}, who had jumped in to try and defend it. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite [[Amethio]] and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Kleavor was forced to battle against Liko. Eventually, it was defeated after [[Liko's Meowscarada]] tangled it in her invisible flower stems and unleashed a massive {{m|Magical Leaf}}. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Kleavor Terastallize into a {{t|Bug}} [[type]]. Finally free, Kleavor and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Kleavor arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Kleavor and the rest of the Tera type Pokémone make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Kleavor and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merged with it, awaking it. Kleavor teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Lucius and Kleavor.png|250px|thumb|Kleavor and Lucius]]
[[File:Lucius Kleavor and Lapras handshake.png|thumb|left|250px|Kleavor and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}]]
Kleavor initially distrusted humans due to being persecuted in the past, but after meeting and befriending [[Lucius]] it had a change of heart. It is a stubborn and aggressive Pokémon who normally chases out intruders in its territory which it marks by slicing up trees and rocks as a warning, deep down it still misses its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and longs to see its companions again. Kleavor and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} appear to have somewhat of a deeper connection within the [[Six Heroes]], as Lapras was the only one to react after Kleavor was found.

Kleavor is a skilled warrior and has been through many battles in its life as seen from its chipped armor, scars and hole in its right axe. It constantly trains itself in the wilderness to hone its fighting skills. Kleavor is an honorable Pokémon who respects those who put up a good fight and can empathize with people who are kind to Pokémon, as seen with [[Liko]].{{-}}

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{bug color dark}}"
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! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Kleavor ({{color2|000|Bug (type)|Bug}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Lucius Kleavor Super Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Kleavor Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|bug|rock|Lucius Kleavor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=X-Scissor|2=Stone Axe}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=X-Scissor|2=Stone Axe}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Axe|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0900Kleavor HZ anime Six Heroes.png|200px]]
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|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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== In the manga==
=== Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Lucius Pokemon HZM.png|170px|thumb|Kleavor in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
Kleavor appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia ==
* Kleavor is the first Pokémon from [[Hisui]] to physically appear in the present day in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* Due to its intense training, unlike other depictions of {{p|Kleavor|its species}}, Kleavor's axes are heavily worn out.


==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Kleavor}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
*[[Pagogo]]

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[[es:Kleavor de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Kleavor di Lucius]]

Lucius's Lapras

2026-04-25T17:38:44Z

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Lapras
|jtrainername=ルシアス
|jpokemonname=ラプラス
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Laplace
|image=[[File:Lucius Lapras.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Lapras
|gender=Female<ref>Described by Kureha Matsuzawa (script coordinator and screenwriter of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'') as a "reliable sister figure among the [[Six Heroes]]" (六英雄の頼れる姐さん) on [https://x.com/suama_sweetnam/status/1927256685984272761 X (Twitter)]</ref>
|ability=Unknown
|tera={{t|Ice}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=Unknown (By [[Lucius]]) [[Lapras Sea]] (By [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=0131
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ031
|epname=Song Within the Mist
|catchepnum=HZ032
|catchepname=Lapras's Feelings for its Friends
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=Unknown
|enva1=[[Erica Schroeder]]
}}
'''Lucius's Lapras''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのラプラス''' ''Lucius's Laplace'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. She is a [[giant Pokémon]]. She is the fourth of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] have encountered on their journey, and the third one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, she is roaming the world traveling through the ocean.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius meeting Lapras.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lucius]] meeting Lapras]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and battled {{p|Lapras}} at an unknown sea before catching her in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, she became one of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "cross vast oceans".

Finally having reached [[Laqua]], the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Lapras and her Ancient Poké Ball ending up somewhere in the ocean.

Since then, Lapras formed a ragtag group of Pokémon from a variety of regions, likened by [[Diana]] to a pirate crew, which led her to name them the "Lapras Pirates". Eventually, they came up with a strategy to get food: first, Lapras would use {{m|Mist}} to get human ships lost, then, as she guided the crew to safety with her song, the rest of the group would sneak into the ship and steal all the food they could. Due to this, a rumor began to spread among the sailors about a shining Lapras that guides ships lost in the mist to safety with her song. According to Diana, reports of such activity have popped up from all around the world, tracing back to the times of her youth, but now they seemed to be focused in a [[Lapras Sea|certain part of the sea]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Lapras Pirates versus Rising Volt Tacklers.png|thumb|250px|Lapras and her crew facing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from her Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Lapras and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to her, asking her to find a worthy Trainer.

Lapras was first mentioned in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', when Diana encouraged [[Liko]] to go after the Six Heroes.

Lapras debuted in ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', where she was initially seen tricking a cargo ship. After finding out the whereabouts of the crew of this ship, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] followed their directions and ended up being engulfed by the sudden mist; this time, however, Lapras's strategy failed, as Liko and [[Roy]] were able to intercept two of her crew members, an {{p|Ambipom}} and a {{p|Toedscruel}}, before they scrambled away on a {{p|Wailord}}. This failed attempt led to the Rising Volt Tacklers figuring out Lapras's true intentions in the [[HZ032|following episode]]. As the pirates were fleeing, Lapras stood back and attacked the [[Brave Olivine]], freezing it in place before fleeing. The group, however, managed to track down Lapras's hideout based on the food boxes they stole from lost ships. With the help of {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}}, {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}, and {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}, Liko convinced Lapras to join them and help Terapagos reach Laqua and find Lucius again. Soon after, Lapras returned to her Ancient Poké Ball and allowed Liko to take her under her care.
[[File:Lucius Kleavor and Lapras handshake.png|thumb|left|250px|Lapras and {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}]]
In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Lapras, Arboliva, and Moltres came out of their Poké Balls in their own, wanting to test Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]]'s strength as Trainers after the end of their [[Tera Training]]. Lapras faced Dot and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} and initially seemed to overwhelm her opponent, unleashing a flurry of {{m|Ice Beam}}s that froze the terrain and forced them into dodging constantly. However, this was all part of Dot's plans, allowing Quaxwell to move faster by sliding on the ice and finally land a direct, supereffective hit with {{m|Low Kick}}, before {{Tera}}stallizing. Lapras withstood the enhanced {{m|Liquidation}}, but seemed content with Dot and Quaxwell's strength and returned to her Poké Ball soon after.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|right|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Lapras appeared to confront {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}. Both engaged in a brief fight, only for it to end up being a greeting between old friends. Lapras tried to convince Kleavor to join the Rising Volt Tacklers, only for Kleavor to leave as it wanted to test Liko and her friends' strength as Trainers first.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Lapras and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Lapras was summoned from her Poké Ball by Pagogo to help the Rising Volt Tacklers travel upstream. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Lapras and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Lapras and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite [[Amethio]] and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Lapras was forced to battle against Amethio. Lapras and Zygarde initially seemed to be at even footing, with her {{m|Ice Beam}} having frozen it in place, but she was eventually defeated after Zygarde changed to its {{form|Zygarde|10% Forme}}, which made it faster and harder to hit. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Lapras Terastallize into an {{t|Ice}} [[type]]. Finally free, Lapras and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Lapras arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Lapras and the rest of the Tera type Pokémone make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Lapras and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merged with it, awaking it. Lapras teamed up with her friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Lucius and Lapras.png|250px|thumb|Lapras and Lucius]]
[[File:Lucius Lapras scars.png|left|thumb|250px|Lapras gaining the scars on her neck]]
Unlike the majority of her species, who are gentle towards [[human]]s and enjoy carrying them on their backs, Lucius's Lapras acts quite hostile towards those she confronts, sneering at them with great anger. She also started helping [[wild Pokémon]] commit several robberies of ships carrying supplies to help her Pokémon friends survive. Even when faced by her friend, {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}}, Lapras did not back down from her actions, although she visibly hesitated upon seeing Terapagos. Much like her fellow [[Six Heroes]] teammates, Lapras holds great respect and affection for [[Lucius]], as Lapras shed tears upon witnessing a memory of him, and ultimately joined Liko after she promised to help take her and her friends to Laqua, the paradise that Lucius once sought to take them to.

Lapras's body is notably full of scars, most of which remain a mystery. The one across her eye seems to predate her capture by Lucius, as she already had it during [[Rystal]]'s memories about how Lucius caught the Six Heroes. As revealed in ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Lapras gained the set of scars on her neck after taking a slash from both of {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}'s axes in place of her Trainer. In fact, Lapras and Kleavor appear to have somewhat of a deeper connection within the Six Heroes, as Lapras was the only one to react after Kleavor was found.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{water color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Lapras ({{color2|000|Ice (type)|Ice}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Indi Lapras.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Lapras Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|water|ice|Lucius Lapras {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mist|1=Ice Beam|2=Hydro Pump|3=Body Slam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mist|1=Ice Beam|2=Hydro Pump|3=Body Slam}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Mist|HZ031|Song Within the Mist}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends}}
{{anmov|water|Hydro Pump|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov|normal|Body Slam|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color}}; font-size:80%"
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0131Lapras HZ anime Six Heroes.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0131Lapras HZ anime Six Heroes 2.png|200px]]
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|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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===Pokémon===
During the years of her separation from Lucius, Lapras gathered a huge group of Pokémon by her side. [[Diana]] named this group "Lapras Pirates". As soon as Lapras decided to travel with Liko, the Pokémon decided to travel again, being guided by Wailord.

====Befriended====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center;"
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{| width="100%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Ambipom|Ambipom anime.png|normal|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Toedscruel|Toedscruel anime.png|ground|grass|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Vigoroth|Lapras Pirates Octillery Slowbro Vigoroth anime.png|normal|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Slowbro|Lapras Pirates Octillery Slowbro Vigoroth anime.png|poison|psychic|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Bibarel|Lapras Pirates Bibarel.png|normal|water|disp=Bibarel (x2)|link=no|size=200px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Barbaracle|Lapras Pirates Barbaracle Mandibuzz.png|rock|water|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Mandibuzz|Lapras Pirates Barbaracle Mandibuzz.png|dark|flying|link=no|size=200px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Jellicent|Lapras Pirates Jellicent.png|water|ghost|disp=Jellicent (x2)|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Octillery|Lapras Pirates Octillery Slowbro Vigoroth anime.png|water|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Clawitzer|Lapras Pirates Barbaracle Mandibuzz.png|water|link=no|size=200px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Dragalge|Lapras Pirates Dhelmise Remoraid.png|poison|dragon|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Wailord|Lapras Pirates Wailord.png|water|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Remoraid|Lapras Pirates Dhelmise Remoraid.png|water|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Mantine|Lapras Pirates Dhelmise Remoraid.png|water|flying|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Dhelmise|Lapras Pirates Dhelmise Remoraid.png|ghost|grass|link=no|size=200px}}
|}
|}

==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Lucius Pokemon HZM.png|170px|thumb|Lapras in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
Lapras appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Partially due to {{tp|Lucius|Kleavor}}, unlike other depictions of her species, Lapras is covered in scars and her shell is heavily damaged.

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Lapras}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Pagogo]]

{{Lucius's Pokémon|water|ice}}
{{Anime Pokémon|water|ice}}

{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Lucius's Pokémon|Lapras, Lucius's]]
[[Category:Giant Pokémon]]
[[Category:Female characters (Pokémon)|Lapras]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

[[es:Lapras de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Lapras di Lucius]]

Lucius's Moltres

2026-04-25T17:38:24Z

GougingFire:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Dark
|type2=Flying
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Moltres
|jtrainername=ルシアス‎
|jpokemonname=ファイヤー
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Fire
|image=[[File:Lucius Moltres.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Moltres
|gender=Gender unknown<ref name="gender Moltres">{{p|Moltres}} is a [[gender unknown]] Pokémon species.</ref>
|ability=Unknown
|tera={{t|Dark}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=Unknown (By [[Lucius]]) [[Galar Mine]] (By [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=0146G
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ022
|epname=Charge! Galar Mine!
|catchepnum=HZ023
|catchepname=Fiery Galarian Moltres
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=Unknown
|enva1=Unknown
}}
'''Lucius's Moltres''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのファイヤー''' ''Lucius's Fire'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. It is the third of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountered on their journey, and the second one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, it is roaming the world.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius meeting Moltres.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Lucius]] meeting Moltres]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and battled {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} at an unknown rocky area before catching it in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, it became one of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "soar through the skies".

Finally having reached [[Laqua]], the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Moltres and its Ancient Poké Ball ending up in [[Galar]].

According to a miner, Moltres arrived at the [[Galar Mine]] the morning prior to the events of ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]''. It was responsible for draining the energy of several workers there and leaving [[wild Pokémon]] frightened by its presence.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:HZ023.png|thumb|250px|Moltres battling the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from its Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Moltres and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to it, asking it to find a worthy Trainer.

Moltres debuted in ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', where it appeared before [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Captain Pikachu]], [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] at the Galar Mine. Having followed [[Kabu]]'s directions, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were expecting to find the [[Black Rayquaza]], but signs of it actually being another Pokémon were piling up the further they went in. Enraged, Moltres overwhelmed every one of its opponents with ease, forcing Liko and Roy to retreat on a minecart after Captain Pikachu was injured. The [[Legendary Pokémon]] gave chase through the tunnels, but its focus moved towards [[Amethio]] and [[Friede]] after they attacked it, allowing for the young Trainers to flee. During the battle, [[Liko's Hatenna]] shed a tear, sensing an underlying feeling beneath its rage.

In ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', Liko, Roy, and Friede returned to the mine, this time planning to calm it down with {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}'s aromatic {{m|Leafage}} instead of actually defeating it. Moltres, however, was still too far out of their reach, both physically and emotionally, for their plan to work. The tide of the battle shifted once [[Lucius's Arboliva]] emerged from its Poké Ball on its own. Initially, Arboliva tried to talk to it, but Moltres, still enraged, would not listen. Upon sensing Liko's determination, Arboliva activated its [[Ability]], {{a|Seed Sower}}, powering up Sprigatito and allowing her aromatic Leafage to actually affect Moltres and calm it down. Now clearheaded, it talked with Liko's pendant, which transformed into {{p|Terapagos|the mysterious Pokémon from before}}, this time for good. Due to Terapagos's powers, the whole group witnessed a glimpse of the past, where Lucius said his last words to Moltres. Soon after, it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Lucius and Moltres.png|thumb|left|250px|Moltres and Lucius]]
In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]],'' Moltres and Arboliva emerged from their Poké Balls to see {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}. After witnessing another glimpse of the past due to Terapagos's powers, one where Lucius promises they will reunite, they mourned together before returning to their Poké Balls.

In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Moltres, Lapras, and Arboliva came out of their Poké Balls in their own, wanting to test Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]]'s strength as Trainers after the end of their [[Tera Training]]. Moltres faced Roy and {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} and immediately used its {{m|Fiery Wrath}}, but its opponent avoided the oncoming lethargy by working up with {{m|Stomping Tantrum}}. After exchanging a couple of equally powerful moves, Moltres used {{m|Hurricane}} to lift Crocalor off his feet and immobilize it, but he managed to escape and unleashed a supereffective {{m|Disarming Voice}} before {{Tera}}stallizing. Moltres withstood the enhanced {{m|Flame Charge}}, but seemed content with Roy and Crocalor's strength and returned to its Poké Ball soon after.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|right|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Moltres and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Moltres was summoned from its Poké Ball by Pagogo to fend off a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Nidoking}} and {{p|Tyranitar}}. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Moltres and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Moltres and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite Amethio and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Moltres was forced to battle against Roy. Eventually, it was defeated after [[Roy's Kilowattrel]] Terastallized and dealt a joint attack with {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}'s {{m|Torch Song}}. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Moltres Terastallize into a {{t|Dark}} [[type]]. Finally free, Moltres and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Moltres arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Moltres and the rest of the Tera type Pokémone make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Moltres and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merged with it, awaking it. Moltres teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
Moltres is extremely territorial, stubborn and was full of rage and aggression when it was first found. It wouldn't hesitate to unleash its wrath upon those that provoked it, but it has kind-hearted personality towards its Trainer, Lucius, clearly missing him even after 100 years. It proved to be honorable as seen when it accepted to join the Rising Volt Tacklers mission to search for Laqua, as well as testing Roy and Crocalor in a training battle.

===Appearance===
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|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Moltres ({{color2|000|Dark (type)|Dark}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Coral Moltres.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Moltres Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|Dark|Flying|Lucius Moltres {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Slash|1=Fiery Wrath|2=Wing Attack|3=Hurricane}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Slash|1=Fiery Wrath|2=Wing Attack|3=Hurricane}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Slash|HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!}}
{{anmov|Dark|Fiery Wrath|HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Wing Attack|HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Hurricane|HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|-
|Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1707591033255813523</ref>
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|}
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lucius Moltres HZM.png|220px|thumb|Moltres in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Moltres appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Dark|Flying|Lucius Moltres {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Fiery Wrath|1=Air Slash|2=Hurricane}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Fiery Wrath|1=Air Slash|2=Hurricane}}}}
{{anmov|Dark|Fiery Wrath|HZM02}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Slash|HZM02}}
{{anmov|Flying|Hurricane|HZM02}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}
{{-}}

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Moltres}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Pagogo]]

{{Lucius's Pokémon|dark|flying}}
{{Anime Pokémon|dark|flying}}

{{Project Anime notice|no}}


[[Category:Lucius's Pokémon|Moltres, Lucius's]]
[[Category:Gender unknown characters (Pokémon)]]
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon (anime)]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

[[es:Moltres de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Moltres di Lucius]]

Lucius's Lapras

2026-04-25T17:38:08Z

GougingFire: Spelling and Grammar

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Lapras
|jtrainername=ルシアス
|jpokemonname=ラプラス
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Laplace
|image=[[File:Lucius Lapras.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Lapras
|gender=Female<ref>Described by Kureha Matsuzawa (script coordinator and screenwriter of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'') as a "reliable sister figure among the [[Six Heroes]]" (六英雄の頼れる姐さん) on [https://x.com/suama_sweetnam/status/1927256685984272761 X (Twitter)]</ref>
|ability=Unknown
|tera={{t|Ice}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=Unknown (By [[Lucius]]) [[Lapras Sea]] (By [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=0131
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ031
|epname=Song Within the Mist
|catchepnum=HZ032
|catchepname=Lapras's Feelings for its Friends
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=Unknown
|enva1=[[Erica Schroeder]]
}}
'''Lucius's Lapras''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのラプラス''' ''Lucius's Laplace'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. She is a [[giant Pokémon]]. She is the fourth of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] have encountered on their journey, and the third one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, she is roaming the world traveling through the ocean.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius meeting Lapras.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lucius]] meeting Lapras]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and battled {{p|Lapras}} at an unknown sea before catching her in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, she became one of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "cross vast oceans".

Finally having reached [[Laqua]], the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Lapras and her Ancient Poké Ball ending up somewhere in the ocean.

Since then, Lapras formed a ragtag group of Pokémon from a variety of regions, likened by [[Diana]] to a pirate crew, which led her to name them the "Lapras Pirates". Eventually, they came up with a strategy to get food: first, Lapras would use {{m|Mist}} to get human ships lost, then, as she guided the crew to safety with her song, the rest of the group would sneak into the ship and steal all the food they could. Due to this, a rumor began to spread among the sailors about a shining Lapras that guides ships lost in the mist to safety with her song. According to Diana, reports of such activity have popped up from all around the world, tracing back to the times of her youth, but now they seemed to be focused in a [[Lapras Sea|certain part of the sea]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Lapras Pirates versus Rising Volt Tacklers.png|thumb|250px|Lapras and her crew facing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from her Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Lapras and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to her, asking her to find a worthy Trainer.

Lapras was first mentioned in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', when Diana encouraged [[Liko]] to go after the Six Heroes.

Lapras debuted in ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', where she was initially seen tricking a cargo ship. After finding out the whereabouts of the crew of this ship, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] followed their directions and ended up being engulfed by the sudden mist; this time, however, Lapras's strategy failed, as Liko and [[Roy]] were able to intercept two of her crew members, an {{p|Ambipom}} and a {{p|Toedscruel}}, before they scrambled away on a {{p|Wailord}}. This failed attempt led to the Rising Volt Tacklers figuring out Lapras's true intentions in the [[HZ032|following episode]]. As the pirates were fleeing, Lapras stood back and attacked the [[Brave Olivine]], freezing it in place before fleeing. The group, however, managed to track down Lapras's hideout based on the food boxes they stole from lost ships. With the help of {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}}, {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}, and {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}, Liko convinced Lapras to join them and help Terapagos reach Laqua and find Lucius again. Soon after, Lapras returned to her Ancient Poké Ball and allowed Liko to take her under her care.
[[File:Lucius Kleavor and Lapras handshake.png|thumb|left|250px|Lapras and {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}]]
In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Lapras, Arboliva, and Moltres came out of their Poké Balls in their own, wanting to test Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]]'s strength as Trainers after the end of their [[Tera Training]]. Lapras faced Dot and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} and initially seemed to overwhelm her opponent, unleashing a flurry of {{m|Ice Beam}}s that froze the terrain and forced them into dodging constantly. However, this was all part of Dot's plans, allowing Quaxwell to move faster by sliding on the ice and finally land a direct, supereffective hit with {{m|Low Kick}}, before {{Tera}}stallizing. Lapras withstood the enhanced {{m|Liquidation}}, but seemed content with Dot and Quaxwell's strength and returned to her Poké Ball soon after.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|right|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Lapras appeared to confront {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}. Both engaged in a brief fight, only for it to end up being a greeting between old friends. Lapras tried to convince Kleavor to join the Rising Volt Tacklers, only for Kleavor to leave as it wanted to test Liko and her friends' strength as Trainers first.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Lapras and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Lapras was summoned from her Poké Ball by Pagogo to help the Rising Volt Tacklers travel upstream. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Lapras and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Lapras and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite [[Amethio]] and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Lapras was forced to battle against Amethio. Lapras and Zygarde initially seemed to be at even footing, with her {{m|Ice Beam}} having frozen it in place, but she was eventually defeated after Zygarde changed to its {{form|Zygarde|10% Forme}}, which made it faster and harder to hit. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Lapras Terastallize into an {{t|Ice}} [[type]]. Finally free, Lapras and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Lapras arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Lapras and the rest of the Tera type Pokémone make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Lapras and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merge with it, awaking it. Lapras teamed up with her friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Lucius and Lapras.png|250px|thumb|Lapras and Lucius]]
[[File:Lucius Lapras scars.png|left|thumb|250px|Lapras gaining the scars on her neck]]
Unlike the majority of her species, who are gentle towards [[human]]s and enjoy carrying them on their backs, Lucius's Lapras acts quite hostile towards those she confronts, sneering at them with great anger. She also started helping [[wild Pokémon]] commit several robberies of ships carrying supplies to help her Pokémon friends survive. Even when faced by her friend, {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}}, Lapras did not back down from her actions, although she visibly hesitated upon seeing Terapagos. Much like her fellow [[Six Heroes]] teammates, Lapras holds great respect and affection for [[Lucius]], as Lapras shed tears upon witnessing a memory of him, and ultimately joined Liko after she promised to help take her and her friends to Laqua, the paradise that Lucius once sought to take them to.

Lapras's body is notably full of scars, most of which remain a mystery. The one across her eye seems to predate her capture by Lucius, as she already had it during [[Rystal]]'s memories about how Lucius caught the Six Heroes. As revealed in ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Lapras gained the set of scars on her neck after taking a slash from both of {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}'s axes in place of her Trainer. In fact, Lapras and Kleavor appear to have somewhat of a deeper connection within the Six Heroes, as Lapras was the only one to react after Kleavor was found.

===Appearance===
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|-
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Lapras ({{color2|000|Ice (type)|Ice}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Indi Lapras.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Lapras Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|water|ice|Lucius Lapras {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mist|1=Ice Beam|2=Hydro Pump|3=Body Slam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mist|1=Ice Beam|2=Hydro Pump|3=Body Slam}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Mist|HZ031|Song Within the Mist}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends}}
{{anmov|water|Hydro Pump|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov|normal|Body Slam|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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===Pokémon===
During the years of her separation from Lucius, Lapras gathered a huge group of Pokémon by her side. [[Diana]] named this group "Lapras Pirates". As soon as Lapras decided to travel with Liko, the Pokémon decided to travel again, being guided by Wailord.

====Befriended====
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==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Lucius Pokemon HZM.png|170px|thumb|Lapras in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
Lapras appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Partially due to {{tp|Lucius|Kleavor}}, unlike other depictions of her species, Lapras is covered in scars and her shell is heavily damaged.

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Lapras}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Pagogo]]

{{Lucius's Pokémon|water|ice}}
{{Anime Pokémon|water|ice}}

{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Lucius's Pokémon|Lapras, Lucius's]]
[[Category:Giant Pokémon]]
[[Category:Female characters (Pokémon)|Lapras]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

[[es:Lapras de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Lapras di Lucius]]

Lucius's Kleavor

2026-04-25T17:37:52Z

GougingFire: Spelling and Grammar

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Bug
|type2=Rock
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Kleavor
|jtrainername=ルシアス
|jpokemonname=バサギリ
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Basagiri
|image=[[File:Lucius Kleavor.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Kleavor
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|tera={{t|Bug}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=[[Hisui]] (By [[Lucius]]) [[Tengu Mountain]] (By [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=0900
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ068
|epname=Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!
|catchepnum=HZ073
|catchepname=Kleavor the Solitary Warrior
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=[[Taku Yashiro]]
|enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]
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'''Lucius's Kleavor''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのバサギリ''' ''Lucius's Basagiri'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. It is a [[giant Pokémon]]. It is the fifth of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] have encountered on their journey, and the fourth one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, it is roaming the world.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius defending Kleavor.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lucius]] defending Kleavor from the villagers]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and battled {{p|Kleavor}} at an unknown [[Hisui]]an forest. It got tied up and taken in front of a mob of angry and scared villagers, who seemed ready to hurt it further if Lucius had not defended its actions. However, as it was freed, it swung its axes to hit Lucius, but ended up striking his {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} on the neck instead. Despite the attempted attack, Lucius explained to Kleavor about his journey to [[Laqua]] and invited it to join them, which it accepted before being {{pkmn2|caught}} in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, it became one of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "break down walls".

Finally having reached Laqua, the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Kleavor and its Ancient Poké Ball ending up in a [[Tengu Mountain|mountain]] in the land of [[Kitakami]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Perrin Kleavor photo.png|thumb|right|250px|Kleavor's clear sighting by [[Perrin]]]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from its Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Kleavor and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to it, asking it to find a worthy Trainer.

Kleavor was first mentioned in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', when [[Diana]] encouraged [[Liko]] to go after the Six Heroes.

Kleavor debuted at the very end of ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', albeit heavily shadowed, where it was briefly spotted by [[Perrin]] in the land of [[Kitakami]]. She managed to snap a picture of it, which she showed to [[Dot]] as the prize for having defeated her in ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]''. In the same episode, Kleavor briefly appeared in the shadows once again, observing [[Oni Mountain]] from a distance.

In ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]'', with Perrin's help, Liko, [[Roy]], Dot, and [[Friede]] started searching for Kleavor on [[Tengu Mountain]]. Using the clues provided by Perrin's photo, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were able to narrow down where Kleavor currently resided to a Dugtrio-shaped rock near the wetlands. Kleavor briefly appeared atop the landmark, but quickly vanished before being found.
[[File:HZ073.png|thumb|250px|left|Kleavor battling the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
Only in ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'' that it was clearly seen, as Kleavor appeared before the group. Immediately, Lapras came out of her Poké Ball and engaged in a brief battle against Kleavor, which was actually the way the two greeted each other. As Liko and Lapras tried to convince it to join them, Kleavor simply fled, intent on testing their strength first. It led them through a limestone cave behind a waterfall, where the group got separated: while Friede and Perrin were still inside, the young Rising Volt Tacklers happened upon a bamboo forest, where Kleavor challenged them. Kleavor held the advantage for most of the battle, being capable of taking {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}, {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} on at the same time by relying on more than one sense. Even after throwing off its focus and {{Tera}}stallizing, the three of them were not able to finish off Kleavor. Despite this, it still recognized Liko's strength, chose to be taken under her care, and returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|right|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Kleavor and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Kleavor was summoned from its Poké Ball by Pagogo to help the Rising Volt Tacklers by breaking some boulders and clearing the river for Lapras to navigate. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Kleavor and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Kleavor and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers at first, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. This time, Kleavor aimed directly at Pagogo, knocking out both it and {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}, who had jumped in to try and defend it. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite [[Amethio]] and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Kleavor was forced to battle against Liko. Eventually, it was defeated after [[Liko's Meowscarada]] tangled it in her invisible flower stems and unleashed a massive {{m|Magical Leaf}}. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Kleavor Terastallize into a {{t|Bug}} [[type]]. Finally free, Kleavor and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Kleavor arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Kleavor and the rest of the Tera type Pokémone make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Kleavor and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merge with it, awaking it. Kleavor teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Lucius and Kleavor.png|250px|thumb|Kleavor and Lucius]]
[[File:Lucius Kleavor and Lapras handshake.png|thumb|left|250px|Kleavor and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}]]
Kleavor initially distrusted humans due to being persecuted in the past, but after meeting and befriending [[Lucius]] it had a change of heart. It is a stubborn and aggressive Pokémon who normally chases out intruders in its territory which it marks by slicing up trees and rocks as a warning, deep down it still misses its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and longs to see its companions again. Kleavor and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} appear to have somewhat of a deeper connection within the [[Six Heroes]], as Lapras was the only one to react after Kleavor was found.

Kleavor is a skilled warrior and has been through many battles in its life as seen from its chipped armor, scars and hole in its right axe. It constantly trains itself in the wilderness to hone its fighting skills. Kleavor is an honorable Pokémon who respects those who put up a good fight and can empathize with people who are kind to Pokémon, as seen with [[Liko]].{{-}}

===Appearance===
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! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Kleavor ({{color2|000|Bug (type)|Bug}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Lucius Kleavor Super Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Kleavor Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|bug|rock|Lucius Kleavor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=X-Scissor|2=Stone Axe}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=X-Scissor|2=Stone Axe}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Axe|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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== In the manga==
=== Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Lucius Pokemon HZM.png|170px|thumb|Kleavor in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
Kleavor appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia ==
* Kleavor is the first Pokémon from [[Hisui]] to physically appear in the present day in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* Due to its intense training, unlike other depictions of {{p|Kleavor|its species}}, Kleavor's axes are heavily worn out.


==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Kleavor}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
*[[Pagogo]]

{{Lucius's Pokémon|bug|rock}}
{{Anime Pokémon|bug|rock}}

{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Lucius's Pokémon|Kleavor, Lucius's]]
[[Category:Giant Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

[[es:Kleavor de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Kleavor di Lucius]]

Lucius's Gouging Fire

2026-04-25T17:37:38Z

GougingFire: Spelling and Grammar

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Gouging Fire
|jtrainername=ルシアス
|jpokemonname=ウガツホムラ
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Ugatsuhomura
|image=[[File:Lucius Gouging Fire.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Gouging Fire
|gender=Gender unknown<ref name="gender Gouging Fire">{{p|Gouging Fire}} is a [[Gender unknown|gender-unknown]] Pokémon species.</ref>
|ability={{a|Protosynthesis}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]''.</ref>
|tera={{t|Rock}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=[[Area Zero]] (By [[Lucius]] and [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=1020
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ081
|epname=The Pillar of Fire
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=[[Kenta Miyake]]
|enva1=[[Dan Green]]
}}
'''Lucius's Gouging Fire''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのウガツホムラ''' ''Lucius's Ugatsuhomura''), previously referred to mistakenly as '''Lucius's Entei''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのエンテイ''' ''Lucius's Entei''), is a {{pkmn2|Paradox}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. It is the sixth and last of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountered on their journey, and the fifth one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, it is roaming the world.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius and Gouging Fire.png|left|250px|thumb|Gouging Fire and [[Lucius]]]]
At some point prior to {{Aniseries|HZ}}, like all [[Paradox Pokémon]], {{p|Gouging Fire}} arrived in [[Area Zero]] through unknown means from either the ancient past or an [[Pokémon multiverse|alternate timeline]]. 100 years ago, [[Lucius]] met and battled Gouging Fire in Area Zero before catching it in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, it became one of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "cover miles of ground". Due to Paradox Pokémon not being known at the time, it was mistaken with its modern-day counterpart, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Entei}}.

Finally having reached [[Laqua]], the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Gouging Fire and its Ancient Poké Ball ending up back in [[Paldea]]'s Area Zero.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Lucius Gouging Fire Protosynthesis.png|250px|thumb|{{a|Protosynthesis}} activated]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from its Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Gouging Fire and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to it, asking it to find a worthy Trainer. Gouging Fire, still mistaken with Entei, was first mentioned in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', when [[Diana]] encouraged [[Liko]] to go after the Six Heroes.

In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', following [[Siskel]]'s directions from the [[HZ077|previous episode]], Liko, [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Friede]] encountered Entei in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast and battled against it. Despite proving to be a very powerful opponent, they ultimately managed to strike back at it hard enough to gain its approval. However, Entei showed no reaction to Pagogo or the Six Heroes' Ancient Poké Balls. When a {{p|Raikou}} and a {{p|Suicune}} appeared nearby and Entei joined them, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] came to realize that this Entei wasn't one of the Six Heroes, but a [[wild Pokémon]] separate from them. Later, [[Briar]] contacted the Rising Volt Tacklers and informed them about sightings of {{p|Gouging Fire|a Pokémon resembling Entei}} within Area Zero.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
Gouging Fire properly debuted in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', where it appeared before Liko, Roy, Dot, Friede, and Briar after sensing Pagogo. Despite its appearance initially leaving the group wondering whether if it actually was the Entei of the Six Heroes, Pagogo still resonated with it, clearing their doubts away. Gouging Fire reunited with its teammates and showed interest in joining them, but only after testing the strength of Liko and her friends, which required them to retrieve Lucius's old belt from within its fur. The Paradox Pokémon had the advantage for most of the battle, mainly due to it being a mostly unknown species, forcing the Rising Volt Tacklers to figure out and learn about the nature of its [[type]]s, [[move]]s, and [[Ability]]. Eventually, Dot managed to find a way to lure Gouging Fire into a river in order to overcome its [[Type#Type effectiveness|natural resistance]] to {{type|Electric}} moves and allow [[Captain Pikachu]] to deal massive damage, which gave {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} the opportunity to grab the belt and pass Gouging Fire's test. Now under Liko's care, the five heroes, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Gouging Fire was summoned from its Poké Ball by Pagogo to save the Rising Volt Tacklers from a giant boulder rolling towards them. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Gouging Fire and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Gouging Fire and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite [[Amethio]] and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Gouging Fire was forced to battle against [[Ult]]. During the battle, it was revealed to have learned {{m|Ancient Power}}, which [[Rubina]] theorized could have awakened as an effect of the Super Strong Sphere, throwing Ult off, as he was not prepared to deal with a {{type|Rock}} [[move]]. Eventually, it was defeated after his {{p|Dragonite}} [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] and used its Ancient Power against itself by sending it back with a {{m|Twister}}. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Gouging Fire Terastallize into a Rock [[type]]. Finally free, Gouging Fire and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Gouging Fire arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Gouging Fire and the rest of the Tera type Pokémone make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Gouging Fire and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merged with it, awaking it. Gouging Fire teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
Gouging Fire is a wise Pokémon that likes to test the strength and conviction of its {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, which it does by hiding its [[Ancient Poké Ball]] in its fur and challeging them to retrieve it. This challenge can be taken more playfully as well, as it used to do with [[Lucius]] in the past. Gouging Fire is a fierce, experienced, and powerful warrior, whose {{type|Fire}} [[move]]s are able to protect itself and attack at the same time, managing to overwhelm in battle even when outnumbered by its opponents.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Imagined as an {{pcolor|Entei|000}}
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Gouging Fire ({{color2|000|Rock (type)|Rock}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Lucius Entei.png|250px]]
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Lucius Gouging Fire Super Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Gouging Fire Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|fire|dragon|Lucius Gouging Fire {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Burning Bulwark|1=Dragon Pulse|2=Fire Fang|3=Raging Fury|4=Ancient Power}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Burning Bulwark|1=Dragon Pulse|2=Fire Fang|3=Raging Fury|4=Ancient Power}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Burning Bulwark|HZ081|The Pillar of Fire}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Pulse|HZ081|The Pillar of Fire|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|HZ081|The Pillar of Fire}}
{{anmov|fire|Raging Fury|HZ081|The Pillar of Fire}}
{{anmov|rock|Ancient Power|HZ125|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lucius Pokemon HZM.png|120px|thumb|"Entei" in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Gouging Fire, still mistaken as an {{p|Entei}}, appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Despite [[Lucius]] and [[Rystal]] possessing a copy of [[Heath]]'s [[Scarlet Book]], which has information about {{p|Gouging Fire}}, they still confused it for a regular {{p|Entei}}.
* Gouging Fire is the only Pokémon owned by Lucius whose {{Tera|Tera Type}} does not match any of the Pokémon's standard types.

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Gouging Fire|Entei}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Pagogo]]

{{Lucius's Pokémon|fire|dragon}}
{{Anime Pokémon|fire|dragon}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}


[[Category:Lucius's Pokémon|Gouging Fire, Lucius's]]
[[Category:Paradox Pokémon (anime)]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

[[es:Flamariete de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Vampeaguzze di Lucius]]

Lucius's Arboliva

2026-04-25T17:37:24Z

GougingFire:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Grass
|type2=Normal
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Arboliva
|jtrainername=ルシアス
|jpokemonname=オリーヴァ
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Oliva
|image=[[File:Lucius Arboliva.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Arboliva
|gender=Unknown
|ability={{a|Seed Sower}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''.</ref>
|tera={{t|Normal}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=Unknown (By [[Lucius]]) [[Arboliva's Forest]] (By [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=0930
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|catchepnum=HZ012
|catchepname=The Future I Choose
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=[[Ayane Sakura]]
|enva1=[[Alejandra Reynoso]]
}}
'''Lucius's Arboliva''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのオリーヴァ''' ''Lucius's Oliva'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. Over time, it grew to [[Giant Pokémon|enormous proportions]]. It is the second of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountered on their journey, and the first one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, it is roaming the world.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius and Arboliva.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lucius]] meeting Arboliva]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and befriended {{p|Arboliva}} at an unknown forest before catching it in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, it became part of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "heal wounds".

Finally having reached [[Laqua]], the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Arboliva and its Ancient Poké Ball ending up in [[Arboliva's Forest|a forest]] in [[Paldea]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:HZ011.png|thumb|250px|Arboliva's initial appearance]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from its Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Arboliva, resonated with it, and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to it, asking it to find a worthy Trainer. This interaction was witnessed by [[Brassius]], who, deeply impacted by that sight, made a sculpture based on it.
[[File:Lucius Arboliva Seed Sower.png|thumb|left|250px|{{a|Seed Sower}} activated]]
Arboliva debuted at the very end of ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and…]]'', albeit in the shadows, where it was seen walking through a forest. Only in the [[HZ011|following episode]] that it was clearly seen, though at first [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Mollie]] thought it was an enormous tree and used it as a reference point in case any of them got lost in the forest. As Liko and Mollie were tending to a {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Wooper}}, a group of distrusting {{type|Grass}} Pokémon called out to the tree, which revealed itself to be an enormous Arboliva with an Ancient Poké Ball. Believing it had been the humans who injured Wooper, Arboliva started attacking them, but calmed down once the whole misunderstanding was cleared up. It took Liko and Roy in its arms and raised them up for them to see the extension of the damage caused by the recent wildfire.

In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] joined Arboliva in restoring the forest. Liko, Roy, and Mollie tilled the soil and planted the {{Berries}} they gathered, [[Ludlow]] had his {{p|Quagsire}} used {{m|Rain Dance}} to dampen the dry soil, and Arboliva made the Berries grow into new trees faster with its [[Ability]], {{a|Seed Sower}}. Then, Liko's pendant transformed into {{p|Terapagos|a mysterious Pokémon}} once again, and Arboliva returned its power to it, engulfing Liko and Roy in a ball of light and allowing them to witness a glimpse of the past. Soon after, Arboliva returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, seemingly approving of Liko and Roy.
[[File:Liko and Arboliva.png|thumb|250px|Arboliva and [[Liko]]]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It!]]'', Arboliva was summoned from its Poké Ball by Liko's pendant to face off against [[Spinel]] and his Pokémon, which made the enemy decide to retreat. In ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', Arboliva emerged from its Poké Ball to protect Liko against its former teammate, {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}. Initially, Arboliva tried to talk to it, but Moltres, still enraged, would not listen. Upon sensing Liko's determination, Arboliva activated its Ability, powering up [[Liko's Sprigatito]] and healing the damage done to [[Roy's Fuecoco]] and [[Captain Pikachu]]. After Moltres was calmed down and returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, Arboliva also did the same.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]],'' Arboliva and Moltres emerged from their Poké Balls to see {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}. After witnessing another glimpse of the past due to Terapagos's powers, one where Lucius promises they will reunite, they mourned together before returning to their Poké Balls.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Arboliva, Moltres, and Lapras came out of their Poké Balls in their own, wanting to test Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]]'s strength as Trainers after the end of their [[Tera Training]]. Arboliva faced Liko and {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} and initially kept its opponent at bay, impeding its advances. However, Floragato managed to use their combined {{m|Magical Leaf}} attacks to sneak on it and land a supereffective {{m|Acrobatics}}. Then, Seed Sower activated, which Liko interpreted as it asking for them to strike harder before {{Tera}}stallizing Floragato. Arboliva withstood the enhanced Magical Leaf, but seemed content with Liko and Floragato's strength and returned to its Poké Ball soon after.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Arboliva and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Arboliva was summoned from its Poké Ball by Pagogo to help the Rising Volt Tacklers reach a higher position. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Arboliva and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Arboliva and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite Amethio and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Arboliva was forced to battle against Dot. Eventually, it was defeated after [[Dot's Gholdengo]] distracted it, allowing for [[Dot's Tinkaton]] to charge up and land a {{m|Gigaton Hammer}}. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Arboliva Terastallize into a {{t|Normal}} [[type]]. Finally free, Arboliva and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Arboliva arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Arboliva and the rest of the Tera type Pokémone make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Arboliva and the rest of the Terra type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merged with it, awaking it. Arboliva teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
Generally, Arboliva is a docile and affectionate Pokémon with those it lives with; however, when it needs to defend its forest and those it cares about, its stance changes completely. This was first shown in ''[[HZ011|Arboliva's Forest]]'', where Arboliva became angered and attacked [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] without hesitation, thinking they had hurt the {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Wooper}}. This was also seen in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It!]]'', where it came out of its [[Poké Ball]] to save Liko from [[Spinel]]. It was revealed in [[Alex]]'s books that Arboliva was one of Lucius's Pokemon that was responsible for "healing wounds". This made it "feel" the destruction caused in the forest where it lived previously and emanate a melancholy and sad sound.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Arboliva ({{color2|000|Normal (type)|Normal}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Lucius Arboliva Super Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Arboliva Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass|normal|Lucius Arboliva Magical Leaf.png|Using Magical Leaf}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:HZ009-HZ012 AS.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0930Arboliva HZ anime Six Heroes.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0930Arboliva HZ anime Six Heroes 2.png|x200px]]
|-
|Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1674613737280659456</ref>
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
|}
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lucius Arboliva HZM.png|220px|thumb|Arboliva in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Arboliva appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it has in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Arboliva is the only one of the [[Six Heroes]] to have its size reduced after returning [[Pagogo]]'s power, though it still remains much larger than it was in the past.
* Unlike other depictions of its {{p|Arboliva|species}}, Arboliva's leaves are thicker and more numerous on its head; and its olives are smaller.
* In the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} and {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]]s, Arboliva is referred to as female.

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Arboliva}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Pagogo]]

{{Lucius's Pokémon|grass|normal}}
{{Anime Pokémon|grass|normal}}

{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Lucius's Pokémon|Arboliva, Lucius's]]
[[Category:Giant Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

[[es:Arboliva de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Arboliva di Lucius]]

Lucius's Arboliva

2026-04-25T17:36:57Z

GougingFire: Spelling and Grammar

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Grass
|type2=Normal
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Arboliva
|jtrainername=ルシアス
|jpokemonname=オリーヴァ
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Oliva
|image=[[File:Lucius Arboliva.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Arboliva
|gender=Unknown
|ability={{a|Seed Sower}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''.</ref>
|tera={{t|Normal}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=Unknown (By [[Lucius]]) [[Arboliva's Forest]] (By [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=0930
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|catchepnum=HZ012
|catchepname=The Future I Choose
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=[[Ayane Sakura]]
|enva1=[[Alejandra Reynoso]]
}}
'''Lucius's Arboliva''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのオリーヴァ''' ''Lucius's Oliva'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. Over time, it grew to [[Giant Pokémon|enormous proportions]]. It is the second of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountered on their journey, and the first one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, it is roaming the world.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius and Arboliva.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lucius]] meeting Arboliva]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and befriended {{p|Arboliva}} at an unknown forest before catching it in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, it became part of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "heal wounds".

Finally having reached [[Laqua]], the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Arboliva and its Ancient Poké Ball ending up in [[Arboliva's Forest|a forest]] in [[Paldea]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:HZ011.png|thumb|250px|Arboliva's initial appearance]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from its Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Arboliva, resonated with it, and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to it, asking it to find a worthy Trainer. This interaction was witnessed by [[Brassius]], who, deeply impacted by that sight, made a sculpture based on it.
[[File:Lucius Arboliva Seed Sower.png|thumb|left|250px|{{a|Seed Sower}} activated]]
Arboliva debuted at the very end of ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and…]]'', albeit in the shadows, where it was seen walking through a forest. Only in the [[HZ011|following episode]] that it was clearly seen, though at first [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Mollie]] thought it was an enormous tree and used it as a reference point in case any of them got lost in the forest. As Liko and Mollie were tending to a {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Wooper}}, a group of distrusting {{type|Grass}} Pokémon called out to the tree, which revealed itself to be an enormous Arboliva with an Ancient Poké Ball. Believing it had been the humans who injured Wooper, Arboliva started attacking them, but calmed down once the whole misunderstanding was cleared up. It took Liko and Roy in its arms and raised them up for them to see the extension of the damage caused by the recent wildfire.

In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] joined Arboliva in restoring the forest. Liko, Roy, and Mollie tilled the soil and planted the {{Berries}} they gathered, [[Ludlow]] had his {{p|Quagsire}} used {{m|Rain Dance}} to dampen the dry soil, and Arboliva made the Berries grow into new trees faster with its [[Ability]], {{a|Seed Sower}}. Then, Liko's pendant transformed into {{p|Terapagos|a mysterious Pokémon}} once again, and Arboliva returned its power to it, engulfing Liko and Roy in a ball of light and allowing them to witness a glimpse of the past. Soon after, Arboliva returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, seemingly approving of Liko and Roy.
[[File:Liko and Arboliva.png|thumb|250px|Arboliva and [[Liko]]]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It!]]'', Arboliva was summoned from its Poké Ball by Liko's pendant to face off against [[Spinel]] and his Pokémon, which made the enemy decide to retreat. In ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', Arboliva emerged from its Poké Ball to protect Liko against its former teammate, {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}. Initially, Arboliva tried to talk to it, but Moltres, still enraged, would not listen. Upon sensing Liko's determination, Arboliva activated its Ability, powering up [[Liko's Sprigatito]] and healing the damage done to [[Roy's Fuecoco]] and [[Captain Pikachu]]. After Moltres was calmed down and returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, Arboliva also did the same.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]],'' Arboliva and Moltres emerged from their Poké Balls to see {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}. After witnessing another glimpse of the past due to Terapagos's powers, one where Lucius promises they will reunite, they mourned together before returning to their Poké Balls.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Arboliva, Moltres, and Lapras came out of their Poké Balls in their own, wanting to test Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]]'s strength as Trainers after the end of their [[Tera Training]]. Arboliva faced Liko and {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} and initially kept its opponent at bay, impeding its advances. However, Floragato managed to use their combined {{m|Magical Leaf}} attacks to sneak on it and land a supereffective {{m|Acrobatics}}. Then, Seed Sower activated, which Liko interpreted as it asking for them to strike harder before {{Tera}}stallizing Floragato. Arboliva withstood the enhanced Magical Leaf, but seemed content with Liko and Floragato's strength and returned to its Poké Ball soon after.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Arboliva and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Arboliva was summoned from its Poké Ball by Pagogo to help the Rising Volt Tacklers reach a higher position. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Arboliva and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Arboliva and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite Amethio and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Arboliva was forced to battle against Dot. Eventually, it was defeated after [[Dot's Gholdengo]] distracted it, allowing for [[Dot's Tinkaton]] to charge up and land a {{m|Gigaton Hammer}}. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Arboliva Terastallize into a {{t|Normal}} [[type]]. Finally free, Arboliva and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Arboliva arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Arboliva and the rest of the Terra type Pokémone make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Arboliva and the rest of the Terra type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merged with it, awaking it. Arboliva teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
Generally, Arboliva is a docile and affectionate Pokémon with those it lives with; however, when it needs to defend its forest and those it cares about, its stance changes completely. This was first shown in ''[[HZ011|Arboliva's Forest]]'', where Arboliva became angered and attacked [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] without hesitation, thinking they had hurt the {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Wooper}}. This was also seen in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It!]]'', where it came out of its [[Poké Ball]] to save Liko from [[Spinel]]. It was revealed in [[Alex]]'s books that Arboliva was one of Lucius's Pokemon that was responsible for "healing wounds". This made it "feel" the destruction caused in the forest where it lived previously and emanate a melancholy and sad sound.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Arboliva ({{color2|000|Normal (type)|Normal}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Lucius Arboliva Super Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Arboliva Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass|normal|Lucius Arboliva Magical Leaf.png|Using Magical Leaf}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:HZ009-HZ012 AS.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0930Arboliva HZ anime Six Heroes.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0930Arboliva HZ anime Six Heroes 2.png|x200px]]
|-
|Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1674613737280659456</ref>
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
|}
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lucius Arboliva HZM.png|220px|thumb|Arboliva in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Arboliva appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it has in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Arboliva is the only one of the [[Six Heroes]] to have its size reduced after returning [[Pagogo]]'s power, though it still remains much larger than it was in the past.
* Unlike other depictions of its {{p|Arboliva|species}}, Arboliva's leaves are thicker and more numerous on its head; and its olives are smaller.
* In the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} and {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]]s, Arboliva is referred to as female.

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Arboliva}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Pagogo]]

{{Lucius's Pokémon|grass|normal}}
{{Anime Pokémon|grass|normal}}

{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Lucius's Pokémon|Arboliva, Lucius's]]
[[Category:Giant Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

[[es:Arboliva de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Arboliva di Lucius]]

Roy's Kilowattrel

2026-04-25T16:54:45Z

GougingFire: /* Personality and characteristics */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|trainername=Roy
|pokemonname=Kilowattrel
|jtrainername=ロイ
|jpokemonname=タイカイデン
|tmtrainername=Roy
|tmpokemonname=Taikaiden
|image=[[File:Roy Kilowattrel.png|250px]]
|caption=Roy's Kilowattrel
|gender=Unknown
|ability={{a|Wind Power}}<ref>First activated in ''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]'', confirmed in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]''.</ref>
|tera={{t|Electric}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=[[East Province (Area Two)]]
|epnum=HZ013
|epname=An Unexpected Picnic!
|catchepnum=HZ014
|catchepname=Fly! Wattrel!!
|prevonum=0940
|evo1num=0941
|evolution=1
|firstevoep=HZ052
|firstevoname=Wattrel's High Wind Warning!
|firststagename=Wattrel
|numeps1=39
|current=[[Party|With]] [[Roy]]
|java1=[[Ayane Sakura]]
|enva1=[[Edward Bosco]]
|java2=[[Tasuku Hatanaka]]
|enva2=[[Edward Bosco]]
}}
'''Roy's Kilowattrel''' (Japanese: '''ロイのタイカイデン''' ''Roy's Taikaiden'') is the first Pokémon [[Roy]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Paldea]] [[region]], and his second overall.

==In animation==
===History===
===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Roy catches Wattrel.png|thumb|250px|left|Wattrel joining Roy's team]]
{{p|Kilowattrel}} first appeared as a {{p|Wattrel}} in ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'' when it stole a [[sandwich]] that Roy had made for {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}. Roy chased after Wattrel, until it reached a cliff, where it turned around to face Fuecoco. After a brief confrontation, Roy agreed to share the sandwich, only for Wattrel to steal both halves of it. Soon after, Roy noticed that Wattrel wasn't flying away with others of its kind.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Roy sought Wattrel out again in order to help it learn to fly. Wattrel's fear of heights made this hard, so Roy eventually got the idea of using [[Ludlow]]'s [[fishing]] rod to support Wattrel mid-air while it attempted to fly. This strategy eventually succeeded, allowing Wattrel to fly as high as the others of its kind. Happy to see Wattrel flying, Roy was about to leave, only for Wattrel to fly after him. Taking this as a sign that Wattrel wanted to be {{pkmn2|caught}} by Roy, [[Murdock]] gave him a {{i|Poké Ball}} to do so. When a sudden gust of wind threw Wattrel off-balance, Roy threw the Poké Ball at it before it could hit the ground, saving it and adding it to his [[party|team]].
[[File:Roy Kilowattrel Wind Power.png|thumb|250px|{{a|Wind Power}} activated]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Wattrel was used in a battle against [[Spinel]]'s Magneton alongside Fuecoco. During the battle, Wattrel started a fight with Fuecoco which caused the latter to aim an Ember at Wattrel, unintentionally hitting Magneton instead, taking it out instantly. After Magneton was defeated, the two teammates continued their squabble, which caused Roy to break up the fight and temporarily leave the battle.

As their bickering continued in the [[HZ017|next episode]], Roy was inspired by [[Friede]] to have them battle together in order to deepen their friendship and relieve some stress. Their opponent was [[Captain Pikachu]], to whom they lost due to their lack of teamwork. Immediately after, the [[Brave Olivine]] flew through a turbulence, during which Wattrel used its ability to catch the wind and produce electricity in order to boost its {{m|Spark}} and protect Roy from getting hit by a rogue tree branch. Seeing this as an opportunity to overpower Captain Pikachu, Roy asked [[Dot]] for advice, which lead him, Wattrel, and Fuecoco to train the entire night in preparation for a combo move. The next day, they had their rematch against Captain Pikachu, with Fuecoco launching it and its teammate up by firing {{m|Ember}}s downward in order to give Wattrel enough height to catch sufficiently strong winds and activate its Ability. Despite their improved teamwork, Captain Pikachu won once again, though their relationship was shown to have grown more amicable.

In ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', Wattrel teamed up with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} to help [[Liko's Sprigatito]] use its sweet scent and {{m|Leafage}} to sooth a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} at the [[Galar Mine]].

In ''[[HZ028|The Stolen Treasure]]'', Wattrel and Fuecoco teamed up with Sprigatito to battle [[Tepen]] in order to get the Ancient Poké Ball back from him, after he stole it from Roy. However, the three of them were put to sleep by Tepen's special {{m|Sleep Powder}} that his {{p|Foongus}} used.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Roy used Wattrel to delay the [[Explorers]]' coordinated attack against the [[Black Rayquaza]]. During the battle, Wattrel deflected an [[Ultra Ball]] that [[Chalce]] threw at Rayquaza with {{m|Spark}}, but was then easily defeated by her {{p|Medicham}}.
[[File:Dot Ferris Wheel.png|thumb|left|250px|The Ferris Wheel for the [[Artazon Art Festival]]]]
In ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'', Wattrel was borrowed by Dot during the making of her art project for the annual [[Artazon Art Festival]], where it produced electricity to light up her ferris wheel while {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} used {{m|Water Gun}} to make it turn, which also caused the water and electricity to sparkle together.

In ''[[HZ052|Wattrel's High Wind Warning!]]'', Wattrel accompanied its Trainer on a Pokémon research project, trying to help him to get a Grepa Berry only to get outdone by Fuecoco, inciting its jealously. It flew away on its own and practiced hard at night to try and get {{Berries}} more easily, but soon got into another fight with Fuecoco once again the next day. It soon helped rescue a wild {{p|Capsakid}} from a cliff then tried to rescue Roy when he lost his grip but was blown away by strong wind currents. When Roy fell from the cliff, Wattrel soon gathered all of its strength and evolved into Kilowattrel, diving down and rescuing its Trainer, while also showing off its newfound strength and flying prowess by flying Roy around the area before landing. Afterwards, Kilowattrel gave Fuecoco a ride on its back while flying for fun, reconciling their friendship.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ083.png|thumb|170px|Kilowattrel battling the Black Rayquaza]]
In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', Kilowattrel was used as Roy's first Pokémon in his [[Tera Training]] test against [[Ryme]]. It went up against {{p|Houndstone}} and dealt some damage to it with Spark, thanks to its newfound strength and speed, but it was soon defeated by a combination of {{m|Phantom Force}} and {{m|Crunch}}.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Kilowattrel was used as Roy's second Pokémon in [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] against Liko. He swapped Fuecoco for it and overwhelmed Floragato with its flight speed and stronger attacks. Liko then recalled Floragato for {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}} after getting paralyzed from Spark. Kilowattrel struggled against Hattrem's psychic powers at first, but it eventually broke free with {{m|Uproar}} and defeated her with Spark. Kilowattrel faced Floragato once again but was tricked by her tactics and defeated by {{m|Scratch}}.

In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', Kilowattrel joined the fight against Black Rayquaza but was ultimately defeated.

After the events at [[Laqua]], Kilowattrel accompanied its Trainer on a journey for one year. In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', it battled a {{p|Slaking}} affected by [[Laquium]] alongside Roy and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon, after which it flew Roy to [[Indigo Academy]] to meet up with Liko in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Kilowattrel was used alongside the rest of Roy, Liko, and Ult's Pokémon to battle against five of the Six Heroes, who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite its efforts, Kilowattrel gets knocked out by Galarian Moltres.

In ''[[HZ116|Terarium Training!]]'', Kilowattrel was partnered with Crocalor in order to battle against [[Drayton]]'s Pokémon, {{p|Archaludon}} and {{p|Kingdra}}. Initially, its synergy with its teammate allowed them to dodge incoming attacks, with Drayton even recognizing they played off one another very well. Kilowattrel was eventually defeated by a [[rain]]-boosted {{m|Electro Shot}}. In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', they had a rematch and, equipped with better strategies, managed to defeat Kingdra with a combined attack. Soon after, however, Kilowattrel fainted while protecting Crocalor from Archaludon's {{m|Metal Burst}}, but they ended up winning after he evolved into {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} and Terastallized.

In [[HZ125]], Kilowattrel was used alongside Skeledirge to battle [[Lucius's Moltres|Lucius's Galarian Moltres]] while it was being controlled by [[Coral]]. Struggling with the Legendary Pokémon at first, Kilowattrel and Skeledirge soon found an opening to attack as Moltres was increasingly exhausted from the effects of Laquium. Roy then Terastallized Kilowattrel for the first time into a pure {{t|Electric}} Tera Type, with it learning {{m|Supercell Slam}} in the process. With help from Skeledirge, Kilowattrel eventually defeated Moltres with a joint attack before fainting itself from the exhaustion and [[crash damage]] it took during the fight.

In [[HZ129]], Kilowattrel was Roy's first Pokémon Roy used in his and Ult's battle against the Black Rayquaza, teaming up with Ult's {{p|Sableye}}. Although Kilowattrel managed to land a heavy Supercell Slam on Rayquaza, it was eventually defeated by {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

In [[HZ134]], Kilowattrel and Skeledirge were sent out to help the rest of the Tera type Pokémon in purify Laquium for good. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Kilowattrel and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until Coral sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Kilowattrel and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn’t erase the Laquium core when Spinel merge with it, awaking it. Kilowattrel teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Roy Wattrel fear.png|thumb|250px|left|Wattrel's fear of heights]]
Like [[Roy's Skeledirge]], Kilowattrel has shown to be gluttonous. In its [[HZ013|debut]] as a Wattrel, it was seen stealing the {{pkmn|category|Fire Croc Pokémon}}'s [[sandwich]]. Wattrel also enjoys eating {{Berries}}. Despite being a {{t|Flying}} [[type]], it initially had a fear of heights, but it managed to overcome its {{wp|acrophobia}} with [[Roy]]'s help. After flying for the first time, Wattrel came to enjoy it. Wattrel also became fascinated in seeing other Flying types fly, as shown in ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', when it tried to follow a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Corvisquire}}. In addition, Wattrel enjoys the sunlight and doesn’t like when someone blocks the sun. Wattrel was noticeably smaller than others of its {{p|Wattrel|species}} and had perpetually squinted eyes.
[[File:Roy and Kilowattrel.png|250px|thumb|Kilowattrel and Roy]]
At first, Wattrel wasn't interested in Roy, acting aggressively towards him even when he tried to share his food with it. However, after Roy helped it learn to fly and overcome its fear of heights, Wattrel took a liking to him and refused to leave his side, as it immediately flew back to him when he tried to walk away, which led him to catching it. After being caught, Wattrel became very affectionate towards Roy and it enjoys being with him, even though it had trouble interacting with him whenever he sang with Fuecoco. Wattrel also would put Roy's safety first before its own, as shown in ''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]'', when it saved its Trainer from getting hit by a branch when the [[Brave Olivine]] was experiencing turbulence. In addition, Wattrel craves Roy's validation and becomes deeply upset when it feels that it is not worthy, such as when Roy and Fuecoco tried singing a song to cheer it up despite it failing in its goal to overcome the wind.
[[File:Wattrel admired HZ051.png|250px|left|thumb|Wattrel admiring a {{p|Kilowattrel}}]]
Wattrel has been shown to get jealous of other Pokémon interacting with Roy, as it doesn't seem to like sharing its Trainer with others, especially with Fuecoco, even though it knows that he has been with their Trainer longer than it has. Wattrel would show its jealousy by breaking into an {{m|Uproar}}. However, after evolving, Kilowattrel is no longer jealous of other Pokémon interacting with Roy, as it comes to understand that its Trainer cares about it and its teammates all the same.
[[File:Lucario Skeledirge Kilowattrel.png|thumb|250px|Kilowattrel, {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, and {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}]]
Wattrel didn't get along with Fuecoco because he kept getting in its personal space and was envious of his [[Friendship|bond]] with Roy, which led it to fight with its teammate. However, after growing closer as a team, Wattrel felt accepted enough to join Roy and Fuecoco in their singing amicably. Although it has gotten along better with Fuecoco, Wattrel still fights with its teammate, as shown in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', when it fought with him for a [[Grepa Berry]]. After evolving into Kilowattrel, it and Fuecoco are on much better terms, as it doesn't mind carrying its teammate on its back whenever he needed to fly. Its friendship with its teammate continues to grow after he evolves into {{p|Crocalor}}. As time passed, Kilowattrel's friendship with Crocalor has gotten stronger to the point that it was willing to protect him, as seen in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]''. Also, in the same episode, Kilowattrel came out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} to see that he evolved into {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} after they won their battle against [[Drayton]]. In addition to Skeledirge, Kilowattrel is on good terms with {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} and gets along well with it.

Upon witnessing [[Captain Pikachu]]'s {{type|Electric}} moves, Wattrel started to admire him and aspired to be able to use its electricity to a similar degree. It is also shown to not give up easily and is brave at heart, seen when it endlessly trained to overcome the strong winds and impress Roy, as well as when it used all of its strength to evolve and rescue its Trainer from falling off a cliff with no hesitation. After its [[Evolution]], Kilowattrel still retains its proud attitude but has become more mature as well.

Before its Evolution, Wattrel was a relatively weak flyer, possibly due to its former fear of heights, as it struggled to fly high in the sky due to strong winds. However, after endlessly training to overcome this weakness, it became strong enough to carry a {{p|Capsakid}} up a cliff to safety. Upon Evolution, its strength increased drastically, as it now could fly carrying Roy, Crocalor, and Captain Pikachu combined against the winds with no issue. As such, it has now become the main method of transportation for Roy whenever he's not traveling aboard the Brave Olivine. Before Crocalor evolved into Skeledirge, it also used to commonly ride on Kilowattrel. It also acts as aerial assistance for the other Rising Volt Tacklers Pokemon to ride on during battles, such as [[Liko's Hattrem]] and [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}}.
{{-}}

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Wattrel
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Kilowattrel ({{color2|000|Electric (type)|Electric}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Roy Wattrel.png|250px]]
| [[File:Roy Kilowattrel Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric|flying|Roy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Wattrel Uproar|1=Wattrel Peck|2=Wattrel Spark|3=Kilowattrel Spark|4=Kilowattrel Uproar|5=Kilowattrel Electro Ball|6=Kilowattrel Supercell Slam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Uproar as a Wattrel|1=Peck as a Wattrel|2=Spark as a Wattrel|3=Spark|4=Uproar|5=Electro Ball|6=Supercell Slam}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Uproar|HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It}}
{{anmov|electric|Spark|HZ017|Special Training Time!}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Supercell Slam|HZ125|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
!{{color|FFF|Picture}}
!{{color|FFF|First Used In}}
!{{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
!{{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Supercell Slam Torch Song Combination.png|150px]]
|[[HZ125]]
|{{m|Supercell Slam}} and {{m|Torch Song}}
|[[Roy's Skeledirge]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Supercell Slam and Torch Song, used during [[Roy]]'s battle against [[Lucius's Moltres]]. While Kilowattrel uses a {{Tera}}stallization-boosted Supercell Slam, Skeledirge uses Torch Song on it, causing the fiery bird to combine with Kilowattrel.
|}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:0940Wattrel HZ anime.png|180px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:0941Kilowattrel HZ anime.png|180px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ key frame OP4-13.png|135px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 5.jpg|135px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Key frame from {{color2|000|Only One Story}}
|Fifth ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}'' poster
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ013-HZ015 AS.png|95px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ016-HZ019 AS.png|95px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ September Calendar.png|135px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ June 2024 Calendar.png|135px]]
|-
| colspan=2 |Artwork from "{{color2|000|After the Story}}" by mojacookie
|{{color2|000|After the Story|September 2023 Calendar}} by mojacookie
|{{color2|000|After the Story|June 2024 Calendar}} by mojacookie
|}

====Eyecatches====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Wattrel.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu V2.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Skeledirge Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Roy Wattrel HZM.png|thumb|170px|Wattrel in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
{{p|Wattrel}} debuted in [[HZM02]], playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Kilowattrel is the first concurrent [[Appendix:Fan terminology|regional bird Pokémon]] to be owned by a main character since [[Ash's Talonflame]], who was caught as a {{p|Fletchling}} in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', 444 episodes earlier.
** It is also the first concurrent one to be part of a {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|two-stage evolutionary line}} since [[Ash's Swellow]], who was caught as a {{p|Taillow}} in ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow]]'', 968 episodes earlier.
* Out of all regional bird Pokémon owned by main characters in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Kilowattrel took the least amount of episodes to fully evolve, with a total of 38.
** Additionally, Kilowattrel was also the first Pokémon owned by a younger [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] member to fully evolve.
* Kilowattrel's capture as a Wattrel was foreshadowed in [[Heart-Pounding Diary]], where it was shown behind the bush running and unable to fly as [[Roy]] and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} passed it. It was later officially caught by Roy in ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]''.
* Kilowattrel is currently the only Pokémon owned by Roy that:
** Was caught in its native region.
** Has activated its [[Ability]].
** Was caught only one episode after Roy met it.
** Wasn’t defeated in battle by Skeledirge prior to being caught.

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Wattrel|Kilowattrel}}

{{Roy's Pokémon|electric|flying}}
{{Anime Pokémon|electric|flying}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Roy's Pokémon|Kilowattrel]]
[[Category:Recurring wild Pokémon|Kilowattrel]]

[[de:Rorys Voltrean]]
[[es:Kilowattrel de Rod]]
[[fr:Fulgulairo de Rhod]]
[[it:Kilowattrel di Roy]]
[[ja:ロイのタイカイデン]]
[[zh:罗伊的大电海燕]]

Amethio's Ceruledge

2026-04-25T16:42:37Z

GougingFire: /* Personality and characteristics */ Spelling and Grammar

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Fire
|type2=Ghost
|trainername=Amethio
|pokemonname=Ceruledge
|jtrainername=アメジオ
|jpokemonname=ソウブレイズ
|tmtrainername=Amethio
|tmpokemonname=Soublades
|image=[[File:Amethio Ceruledge.png|250px]]
|caption=Amethio's Ceruledge
|gender=Male<ref name="HZ104">Confirmed in ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]''.</ref>
|ability={{a|Weak Armor}}<ref name="Ability">Confirmed in ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]''.</ref>
|evolution=1
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|firstevoep=HZ001
|firstevonametiming=Prior to
|firstevoname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|numeps1=an unknown amount of
|firststagename=Charcadet
|prevonum=0935
|evo1num=0937
|tera={{t|Ghost}}<ref name="Tera">Confirmed in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]''.</ref>
|current=[[Party|With]] [[Amethio]]
|location=An island near [[Levincia]]<ref name="HZ104"/>
|java1=N/A
|enva1=N/A
|java2=[[Kohsuke Tanabe]]
|enva2=[[Tyler Bunch]]
}}
'''Amethio's Ceruledge''' (Japanese: '''アメジオのソウブレイズ''' ''Amethio's Soublades'') is [[Amethio]]'s [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]].

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Amethio and Charcadet.png|thumb|250px|Charcadet being chosen as Amethio's first Pokémon]]
====Pre-series====
In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', it was revealed that [[Amethio]] met {{p|Ceruledge}} as a {{p|Charcadet}} during a trip with his family on an island near the city of [[Levincia]]. Since then, he became Amethio's first Pokémon, and an irreplaceable partner at that.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
Ceruledge debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', having been sent out to {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Friede's Charizard]] at the rooftops of [[Indigo Academy]]. Both sides were equally matched, but the battle ended abruptly when they all noticed [[Liko]] and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} jumping from one roof to another. In that moment, [[Amethio]] saw an opportunity to strike Charizard down and commanded Ceruledge to use {{m|Psycho Cut}} on it, but the {{pkmn|category|Flame Pokémon}} deflected the attack, unintentionally causing the blade of psychic energy to fly past [[Friede]] and head towards Liko. Fortunately, Liko was shielded from the stray Psycho Cut by a mysterious green, hexagon-patterned protective sphere of energy that appeared around her. Soon after, Friede and Charizard rescued them from their fall and fled from the area.

In the [[HZ002|next episode]], Ceruledge battled against Friede again, this time facing off against [[Captain Pikachu]]. The battle was eventually stopped when Liko interfered, about to give herself up. However, after being encouraged by her Pokémon, she had Sprigatito attack Ceruledge with a {{m|Leafage}} so powerful that it managed to break the forcefield around the [[Brave Olivine]]'s battlefield. However, this led to the Grass Cat Pokémon being blown overboard by the stormy winds in the process, allowing Amethio and his crew to kidnap her before fleeing.
[[File:HZ022.png|thumb|left|250px|Ceruledge battling against Friede's Charizard]]
In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Ceruledge again battled against Captain Pikachu, this time being able to push both Pikachu and Friede into a corner. However, just as they were about to win the battle, it was called off once Amethio noticed Liko running away with her recently-recovered Sprigatito and Friede and Captain Pikachu successfully escaping by flying on Friede's Charizard.
In ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', Ceruledge was used to battle Liko's Sprigatito and [[Roy's Fuecoco]] in a two-on-one battle, where Ceruledge's superior battling experience and power easily overwhelmed the duo. The battle was called off once a [[Black Rayquaza]] emerged from [[Roy]]'s [[Ancient Poké Ball]], forcing the [[Explorers]] to retreat.
[[File:Amethio Ceruledge Weak Armor.png|thumb|right|250px|Weak Armor activated]]
In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Ceruledge battled against Friede's Charizard at the [[Galar Mine]]. This time, he gained a major lead due to the activation of his {{a|Weak Armor}} [[Ability]] once Charizard made direct contact with {{m|Dragon Claw}}, sharply increasing his {{stat|speed}}. However, the battle was interrupted by the sudden appearance of [[Lucius]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Ceruledge attacked and scared off a {{p|Stonjourner}}, allowing Amethio and his group access to the [[ancient castle]]. In the [[HZ025|following episode]], Ceruledge battled against Friede's Charizard yet again and tricked it into making direct contact to activate his Ability, giving Ceruledge the upper hand. However, once Charizard {{Tera}}stallized into a {{t|Dark}} type, Ceruledge was defeated by a single {{m|Tera Blast}}.
[[File:Friede Amethio HZ045.png|thumb|left|250px|Ceruledge and Charizard joining forces to battle the Black Rayquaza]]
In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Amethio used Ceruledge in a battle against the Black Rayquaza alongside {{p|Corviknight}} but, despite doing their best, they were easily defeated. In the [[HZ034|next episode]], Amethio used Ceruledge to battle [[Hamber]]'s {{p|Dusknoir}} in a {{pkmn|training}} battle. However, Ceruledge was defeated after Hamber Terastallized his Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Ceruledge Terastallized for the first time into a pure {{t|Ghost}} [[type]] in order to face off against the Black Rayquaza. In stark contrast to last time, Ceruledge was able to effectively deal damage on the Legendary Pokémon, maneuvering around it with a series of Terastallization-enhanced {{m|Phantom Force}} attacks. After Friede entered the battle, the Fire Blades Pokémon teamed up with his Terastallized Charizard. For the remainder of the battle, Ceruledge and Charizard managed to put up a good fight and effectively dealt more damage to Rayquaza, but despite this, both eventually fell to Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Ceruledge was used to battle [[Liko's Floragato]] on [[Glaseado Mountain]]. Having gotten much stronger since their last battle, Floragato was able to keep pace with Ceruledge, forcing Amethio to use Terastallization to gain the upper hand. Before Ceruledge could finish off Floragato, the battle was interrupted by [[Spinel]], who tested the effects of his recently-obtained [[Laquium]] on his {{p|Umbreon}}. The Laquium forced Umbreon into a berserk, feral-like state, giving it the strength to defeat Ceruledge in a single blow. Later, Spinel tricked Amethio, Ceruledge, and Liko into entering a nearby cave before sealing the entrance, trapping everyone but himself inside. Ceruledge was then ordered by Amethio to use multiple Psycho Cuts in an attempt to break through the cave walls but to no avail. In ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', seeing Floragato get some grass stalks for a campfire, Ceruledge wants to help out as well, warming up Amethio with the heat from his fiery blades, to which Amethio thanked him for. After that, thanks to Liko's suggestion, Ceruledge kept everyone warm by starting a fire until he teamed up with Corviknight and Floragato to break through the roof of the cave. After the group escaped, Ceruledge and Amethio parted ways with Liko and Floragato peacefully.
[[File:HZ088.png|thumb|250px|Ceruledge's teaming up with the Rising Volt Tacklers to take on the White Zygarde]]
In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Ceruledge accompanied Amethio in the Exceed company laboratory to figure out Spinel's schemes. He was apparently captured by security guards hired by Spinel whilst trying to defend his Trainer. After being rescued and returned to Amethio by Hamber, Ceruledge accompanied Amethio to [[Amethio's mansion|his mansion]] to form plans against Spinel, before setting off to [[Laqua]].

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Ceruledge accompanied his Trainer to Laqua. He attempted to damage Spinel's machinery with Psycho Cut, but his moves were deflected by Coral's Glalie. He later Terastallized and teamed up with Floragato, Crocalor, and Quaxwell in order to face off against [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]]. In the next episode, the group fought against Zygarde, with Amethio learning proper teamwork to enable Ceruledge to battle more effectively. Despite the group's efforts, however, they were still no match for the Order Pokémon. After witnessing Floragato evolve, Ceruledge and Amethio were inspired as well, with Ceruledge teaming up with Liko's newly evolved Meowscarada for a final assault on Zygarde. Ceruledge used Bitter Blade to slice apart Zygarde's attack, defending Meowscarada and buying her enough time to land a powerful {{m|Flower Trick}} on Zygarde. After the battle, Zygarde then got up and revealed it was testing Liko's and her friend's strength and resolve all along.
[[File:Liko Armarouge and Amethio Ceruledge.png|thumb|left|250px|Ceruledge and [[Liko's Armarouge]]]]
Since the events at Laqua, Ceruledge had been helping Amethio fend off grunts sent by Spinel to capture him. They eventually escaped to the same island where Ceruledge met Amethio. Over a year later in ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Ceruledge and his Trainer were reunited with Liko, Onia, and Zirc. He was then used to battle Liko's {{p|Charcadet}}, overwhelming it in every way, but Charcadet's refusal to give up inspired Ceruledge to be motivated. Although Ceruledge took Charcadet down with {{m|Shadow Claw}}, the battle was officially called off with no winner. After the battle, Ceruledge joined his Trainer to search for Gibeon's Zygarde and find a way to fight against Spinel.

In ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]'', Ceruledge was used to battle five of Six Heroes, who were affected by an improved [[Strong Sphere]] called Super Strong Sphere. However, despite his efforts, Ceruledge gets knocked out by {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}.

In [[HZ124]], Ceruledge was used alongside Liko's Charcadet to battle [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s two {{p|Salamence}}, with both Pokémon working well as a team against the two Dragon-Types. After Charcadet evolved into {{p|Armarouge}}, Ceruledge dealt some damage to both Salamence before Armarouge finished them off with a powerful {{m|Armor Cannon}}.

In [[HZ134]], Ceruledge was sent out to help the rest of the Tera type Pokémon in purify Laquium for good. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Ceruledge and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Ceruledge and the rest of the Terra type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merged with it, awaking it. Ceruledge teamed up with his friends to take down the Laquium core.
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===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ceruledge shorter blade.png|thumb|250px|Ceruledge's fiery blades]]
Ceruledge is [[Amethio]]'s first partner and main battler Pokémon, being used in most of his {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s battles. Ceruledge has shown to have many of his Trainer's traits, being quite cold and not hesitating to hit or wound other people with his attacks. Ceruledge presents himself as a completely obedient Pokémon, following every single one of Amethio's orders without question or hesitation. His loyalty is further proven when he is shown to be willing to take on attacks and protect his Trainer from harm. In ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', Ceruledge used his fiery blades to keep his Trainer warm in a cold cave they were trapped in. Ceruledge has been loyal to Amethio ever since he was a {{p|Charcadet}}, with {{OBP|Maria|Horizons}}, Amethio's mother, commenting how the two were close like brothers. He also promised Maria that he will protect Amethio and keep him safe from danger, a promise he still strives to uphold many years after her death.
[[File:Amethio and Ceruledge.png|thumb|left|250px|Ceruledge and Amethio]]
Much like Amethio, Ceruledge has been shown to still have a sense of honor and mercy even towards enemies, such as obeying Amethio's commands to save [[Liko]]'s life when he had no reason to, and willingly teamed up with [[Friede's Charizard]] who he was enemies with against [[Lucius]]'s [[Black Rayquaza]] in battle.
[[File:Young Amethio Charcadet.png|thumb|250px|As a Charcadet with Amethio in his youth]]
In terms of battling, Ceruledge is quite skilled and powerful, being able to battle and overwhelm [[Liko's Sprigatito]] and [[Roy's Fuecoco]] single-handedly without breaking a sweat. He was also shown to be capable of battling toe-to-toe against [[Friede]]'s Charizard and [[Captain Pikachu]], further showing his battling prowess and experience. Like most of his {{p|Ceruledge|kind}}, Ceruledge is ruthless in battle and mainly relies on his speed and agility to overwhelm opponents, and he will not hesitate to use sneak attacks and ambushes to his advantage.

In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Ceruledge was shown to have developed a rivalry with [[Liko's Charcadet]], whose courage and refusal to give up in battle inspired both Ceruledge and Amethio to regain their fighting spirit and drive. Despite Ceruledge being significantly stronger than the Fire Child Pokémon, he respects Charcadet's determination and treats it as a legitimate opponent in battle regardless of their power gap. Also, despite the rivalry, Ceruledge works well with Charcadet in battle and seems to have formed a friendship with it. Ceruledge is even impressed with Charcadet's improvement in strength and becomes more pleased with it when it evolved into {{p|Armarouge}}.
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===Appearance===
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| [[File:Amethio Charcadet.png|250px]]
| [[File:Amethio Ceruledge Terastal.png|250px]]
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|Dark|Night Slash|HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)}}
{{anmov|Psychic|Psycho Cut|HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Ghost|Phantom Force|HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Ghost|Shadow Claw|HZ045|From So Far Away|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Ghost}}

====Moves improvised====
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|{{m|Ember}} and {{m|Psycho Cut}}
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===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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====Eyecatch====
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==In the manga==
[[File:Amethio Ceruledge HZM.png|150px|thumb|Ceruledge in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Ceruledge first appeared in [[HZM01]], playing the same role he does in the animated series.
===Appearance===
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| [[File:Amethio Ceruledge Terastal HZM.png|x250px]]
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====Moves used====
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{{anmov|fire|Bitter Blade|HZM01|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|HZM01}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psycho Cut|HZM01}}
{{anmov|Ghost|Shadow Claw|HZM03|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Ghost|Phantom Force|HZM03|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|ghost}}

===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure~===
[[File:Amethio Ceruledge PMLT.png|150px|thumb|Ceruledge in [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]]]
Ceruledge first appeared in [[PMLT01]], fighting against [[Friede's Charizard]], playing the same role as it does in the animated series.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|fire|ghost|}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psycho Cut|PMLT01}}
{{anmov/f|ghost}}
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==In the games==
====[[Pokémon GO]]====
From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time and April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, as part of Pokémon GO's ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event''<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series with a new event!]</ref><ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration-2025/ Tinkatink makes its smashing debut in the return of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event!]</ref>, which was based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those encountered in the animated series appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Charcadet appearing from Eggs.

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Ceruledge appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Amethio's Pokémon. He appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Gorgeous Star set 1|first Gorgeous Star set}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|fire}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-025|{{OBP|Ceruledge|4-1-025}}|Fire|Ghost|}}
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==Trivia==
* Ceruledge was the first Pokémon [[List of moves by animated series debut|in the animated series]] to use a [[Generation IX]] move.

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{animespeciesevo1|Charcadet|Ceruledge}}

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Pagogo

2026-04-25T16:35:53Z

GougingFire: /* Personality and characteristics */ Spelling and Grammar

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|nickname=Pagogo
|jnickname=パゴゴ
|tmnickname=Pagogo
|image=[[File:Terapagos Normal anime.png|250px]]
|caption=Pagogo in its {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}}
|gender=Unknown
|tera={{t|Stellar}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]''.</ref>
|ability={{a|Tera Shift}}<ref>For {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}} only. Confirmed in ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]''.</ref>
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|prevonum=1024
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|catchepnum=HZ075
|catchepname=The Wonders of the World!
|caught=yes
|location=[[Great Crater of Paldea]] (by [[Rystal]]) [[Crystal Pool]] (by [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ001
|releasenametiming=100 years prior to
|releasename=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|noevo=incap
|current=[[Party|With]] [[Liko]]
|java1=[[Yuka Terasaki]]
|enva1=[[Faye Mata]]
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'''Pagogo''' (Japanese: '''パゴゴ''' ''Pagogo'') is a {{p|Terapagos}}, a [[Legendary Pokémon]] first encountered 100 years ago in the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] by [[Rystal]]. [[Liko]] received it as a pendant from her grandmother, [[Diana]]. It is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} Liko {{pkmn2|caught}} in the land of [[Kitakami]], and her third overall. It is usually [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] its Poké Ball.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Rystal and Terapagos.png|thumb|left|250px|Pagogo and [[Rystal]]]]
=====With [[Rystal]]=====
100 years prior to the events of {{Aniseries|HZ}}, [[Rystal]] found a {{p|Terapagos}} during a trip to the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] and [[nickname]]d it Pagogo. One day, she was running away from a group of thieves who wanted to steal Pagogo, but they were saved by [[Lucius]], who scared the thieves away with his [[Black Rayquaza]]. Since then, Rystal and Pagogo accompanied Lucius in his journey, as he caught the remaining members of the [[Six Heroes]] and sought the Pokémon paradise known as [[Laqua]]. At some point, they were joined by [[Gibeon]] and his [[White Zygarde]].
[[File:Pagogo seals Laqua.png|thumb|250px|Pagogo and the [[Six Heroes]] sealing the [[Laquium]] away]]
Finally having reached Laqua, the trio, now known as the [[Explorers]], found themselves in trouble after Gibeon meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise, causing them to spread uncontrollably and making [[wild Pokémon]] go feral. Upon witnessing its Trainer's determination, Pagogo transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. In the aftermath, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, and Pagogo fell into a deep sleep in its dormant, jewel-like state.

Rystal chose to wear the dormant Pagogo around her neck in the form of a pendant ever since, hoping it'd awaken someday. After she passed away, her pendant was left inside a briefcase in the attic of her [[Layla (Horizons)|daughter]]'s home, alongside Lucius's diary.

=====With [[Diana]]=====
[[File:Young Diana.png|thumb|250px|left|Young [[Diana]] finding the Terapagos in the form of a pendant]]
Many years later, the pendant and Lucius's diary were found by Rystal's granddaughter, [[Diana]], when she was a young girl. The tales of the Ancient Adventurer motivated her to begin a journey, hoping to find out if the stories were true, and she took the pendant with her, unaware that it was a Pokémon. Despite her many adventures, Terapagos never once showed signals of a reawakening.

A year prior to the events of the series, Diana gifted the pendant to her granddaughter, [[Liko]], telling her that it would become important to her in the future. Some time after this, she learned about the Explorers, a suspicious organization that wanted the pendant for an unknown purpose. Fearing for her granddaughter's safety, she, through [[Lucca]], enlisted the help of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to protect her.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
=====As a [[wild Pokémon]]=====
[[File:Liko pendant power.png|thumb|250px|Terapagos awakening from the pendant to protect [[Liko]] for the first time]]
Terapagos debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', first appearing in its dormant state. During a school break, Liko was approached by [[Amethio]], who claimed he was sent by her grandmother to retrieve and return the pendant to her. Finding the situation suspicious, Liko instead took the pendant and fled her dormitory. She eventually got cornered by Amethio and his subordinates, [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]], but in the right moment, [[Friede]] swoop in from above. While [[Friede's Charizard]] battled [[Amethio's Ceruledge]], Liko took the opportunity to escape just as a stray {{m|Psycho Cut}} flew towards her. The pendant glowed and created an energy barrier, protecting Liko and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} from harm. Inside the barrier, Liko briefly saw, though not recognized, Terapagos in its Normal Form before it reverted back into a pendant.

In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', Liko's pendant seemed to resonate with [[Roy]]'s [[Ancient Poké Ball]] as they were being chased by a group of wild Pokémon. In ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', the pendant once again activated, creating another barrier to protect its owner from imminent danger and later, during another situation of distress, resonating with the Ancient Poké Ball, which then opened, releasing the Black Rayquaza. Intrigued, Liko decided to continue looking into her pendant's mystery as the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled to [[Paldea]].

In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', after helping {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} restore the [[Arboliva's Forest|forest where it lived]], Liko's pendant began to glow and transformed back into Terapagos, which caused Arboliva to share a vision of a [[Lucius|mysterious man]] to the group. After the vision was shown, Terapagos reverted back to its dormant state and Arboliva returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, allowing Liko to take it under her care. Afterward, Liko decided she wanted to see her grandmother to learn more about the pendant.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Liko was lured away from the Rising Volt Tacklers by [[Spinel]], who then used his {{p|Beheeyem}} to erase her memories and easily steal her pendant. The pendant remained under Spinel's possession until ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', where Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]] challenged him to a battle. Spinel, commanding his Pokémon remotely from a hidden location, quickly overwhelmed them once he was up to his final Pokémon, {{p|Umbreon}}. Their desire to retrieve the pendant caused it to glow brightly, revealing where Spinel was hiding and allowing Sprigatito to retrieve it.
[[File:Terapagos and Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|left|Terapagos facing the [[Black Rayquaza]]]]
In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', the group encountered a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball, indicating that it had belonged to the Ancient Adventurer [[Lucius]] just like Arboliva. However, they were forced to retreat after Moltres had defeated them and injured [[Captain Pikachu]]. In the [[HZ023|following episode]], Liko and Roy returned to the Galar Mine and battled the Malevolent Pokémon in an attempt to calm it down. After successfully calming Moltres down with Sprigatito's aromatic {{m|Leafage}}, Liko's pendant started to glow and transformed into Terapagos. It began to communicate with Moltres, after which it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball and allowed Liko to take it under her care. After this point, Terapagos no longer reverted to its dormant state inside the pendant, instead choosing to remain awakened to travel alongside Liko. This was noticed by Amethio, who would tell his teammates that they planned to steal the mysterious Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', as the Black Rayquaza appeared before the Rising Volt Tacklers and easily defeated Amethio, Terapagos transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} to protect its friends, having its {{m|Tera Starstorm}} clash with Rayquaza's {{m|Draco Meteor}}. After that, however, it passed out from exhaustion and Rayquaza left. Friede and Diana later theorized that Rayquaza was only testing Terapagos, who had just awakened some of its powers after three of the Six Heroes had been gathered.
[[File:Pagogo Tera Shift.png|thumb|250px|{{a|Tera Shift}} activated]]
During Liko's time as a [[Naranja Academy]] student, from ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'' to ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Terapagos was usually seen traveling inside her bag.

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', knowing about Terapagos sightings in Paldea through old records, Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede visited [[Clavell]] and [[Geeta]] hoping they'd know something about them. They revealed old sketches of Terapagos's Normal and Terastal Forms, claiming it possessed a strong connection to the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and that it was once sighted within the Great Crater of Paldea, in Area Zero, which was recorded in the Scarlet Book, supposedly in its third form. Later on, during their travels with [[Raifort]], Terapagos quickly striked a friendship with a wild {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', after an encounter with Amethio on [[Glaseado Mountain]], Liko was forced to battle him in order to keep Terapagos safe. They were interrupted by Spinel, who revealed he came into possession of a shard of [[Laquium]], which he used to power up his {{p|Umbreon}}. Infuriated by this, Terapagos changed into its Terastal Form, purified Umbreon of the Laquium's effect, and destroyed the shard before falling unconscious. Terapagos later awakened inside a cave that Spinel trapped it, Liko, and Amethio inside of. Despite Amethio's insistence that capturing it was the last thing on his mind at the moment, Terapagos ignored his words and angrily yelled at him.

In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', at [[Briar]]'s suggestion, the Rising Volt Tacklers went to the [[Crystal Pool]] so Terapagos could attempt to communicate with Lucius by using the site's rumored ability to summon the deceased. Despite its best efforts, Terapagos was unable to call on Lucius's spirit.
[[File:Liko catches Pagogo.png|thumb|250px|left|Pagogo joining Liko's team]]
In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'', after learning about the existence of [[Rystal]], the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled to the Crystal Pool once more and had Terapagos try and call on the spirit of Rystal this time. This attempt was successful, allowing them to meet Terapagos's former Trainer, as well as her child, {{OBP|Layla|Horizons}}. In [[HZ075|the next episode]], after Rystal had told them the original Explorers' journey to Laqua, she returned to her original time, though not before asking Liko to take care of her former partner, filling Terapagos with sadness. After being given a {{i|Poké Ball}} by Friede, Liko {{pkmn2|caught}} Terapagos, formally adding it to her [[Party|team]], and started using the nickname Rystal once gave it: Pagogo.

=====With [[Liko]]=====
[[File:Liko and Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|Pagogo and Liko]]
After the Rising Volt Tacklers managed to convince [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] to join them in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo and the gathered heroes summoned the Black Rayquaza to Area Zero for one final challenge, which took place in the [[HZ082|following episode]]. Eventually, when all of the Rising Volt Tacklers' Pokémon except for [[Roy's Crocalor]] had been defeated, Pagogo transformed into its Terastal Form and decided to join the fray. Their collective efforts kept Rayquaza on the defensive, allowing Pagogo to strike it with a powerful Tera Starstorm, though not without being hit hard by a {{m|Dragon Ascent}} in the process. Then, it chose to use the last of its remaining strength to Terastallize Crocalor, giving him the power boost necessary to damage Rayquaza enough for Roy to recall it into its Ancient Poké Ball. Now, with all Six Heroes gathered, Pagogo fully regained its full strength.

Led by the Black Rayquaza, the Rising Volt Tackles arrived at [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]''. At various points during their trek up the mountain, Pagogo summoned one of the Six Heroes to aid the group, allowing them to climb higher, cross waters, and overcome obstacles in order to reach Laqua. The group then went further into the paradise's forest in the [[HZ085|following episode]], finally finding the area that had been sealed away 100 years ago. Realizing the barrier was still up, Liko had Pagogo transform into its Terastal Form and remove it, but this left it exhausted in the process, forcing her to recall it for the time being. This, however, did not last long, as Pagogo forced itself out of its Poké Ball just as Gibeon began meddling with the Laquium crystals again.
[[File:Lucius and Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|left|Pagogo reuniting with Lucius]]
In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the group eventually reached Gibeon and the White Zygarde, who was digging up a Laquium cluster. At that moment, Pagogo summoned the Six Heroes, and they collectively witnessed as Lucius emerged alive from the crystals. After reuniting, Pagogo lent some of its power to Lucius in order for him to explain everything. Now with the knowledge that only sealing the Laquium away won't be effective, it transformed into its Terastal Form and gathered the Six Heroes' powers into itself while the group proved themselves to the White Zygarde. Once it was ready, in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo Terastallized, changing into its Stellar Form, and purified the Laquium with the help of the Six Heroes. It instantly returned to its Normal Form afterwards and bid farewell to Lucius, who, like Gibeon, was only being kept alive due to Laquium. Before parting, the Ancient Adventurer entrusted Pagogo's safety to Liko.
[[File:Pagogo reawaken.png|thumb|250px|Pagogo awakening from its {{i|Poké Ball}} to protect Liko for the second time]]
Over the year following the events at Laqua, Pagogo did not come out from its Poké Ball, seemingly hibernating just as it did 100 years ago. In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', it finally reawakened in order to shield Liko from a {{m|Rock Slide}} caused by two rampaging {{p|Steelix}} that had been affected by Laquium. Pagogo transformed into its Terastal Form and purified the Laquium affecting the Steelix, clearing the ill effects. From here onwards, in the event of the group finding a Laquium Sign, they would work to subdue the afflicted Pokémon, allowing Pagogo, in its battle form, to cure it from the substance's effects.

In ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', Pagogo was chosen by [[Katy]] to be Liko's Pokémon for their official [[rematch]], facing off against her {{p|Ursaring}}. Its brute force and resilience proved to be a tough match, but Pagogo was able to overcome it with a Tera Starstorm in the end, even after Ursaring had Terastallized, winning Liko the battle.

In ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Pagogo reunited with the Charcadet it had met [[HZ057|a year back]] in some [[Paldea]]n ruins. After {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}'s {{p|Scovillain}} was discovered to be on a Laquium-induced rampage, it helped Charcadet in subduing the Spicy Pepper Pokémon. Later, as Liko was about to bid farewell to Charcadet, Pagogo encouraged it to join them.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Pagogo was used alongside the rest of Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon to battle against five of the Six Heroes, who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Overwhelmed by the opponents, Liko quickly had Pagogo purify the Laquium from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. This time, {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}} aimed directly at Pagogo, knocking out both it and {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}, who had jumped in to try and defend it.

In ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', Pagogo used its {{m|Protect}} in an attempt to catch Friede, whose spaceship was about to crash-land into the ground. Several of the other Rising Volt Tacklers' Pokémon used their moves to support Pagogo, but Friede's ship was deflected off the barrier. Pagogo then used its power to Terastallize Captain Pikachu into a {{type|Flying}}, which allowed Captain Pikachu to safely return Friede to the [[Brave Olivine]].

In [[HZ125]], Pagogo teamed up with Zygarde to help the remaining Six Heroes regain the memories of their adventures with Lucius, Rystal, Gibeon, and the Rising Volt Tacklers. Pagogo then Terastalized all the remaining Six Heroes to remove the effects of Laquium from them.

In [[HZ134]], Pagogo helped purify the wild Laquium affected Pokémon when Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines, even helping Captain Pikachu destory the machines. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Pagogo and eighteen Terra type Pokémon make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until [[Coral]] sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Pagogo and the rest of the Tera type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merge with it, awaking it. Pagogo teamed up with its friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Charcadet Hatterene Meowscarada Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|Pagogo with {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}]]
Particularly, Pagogo seems to have a special connection to [[Liko]], with her being the first person in generations to be able to reawaken it from its dormant state. It appears to have a strong desire to protect her from harm, which can most notably be seen in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', and ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', instances where it reawakened or first transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} in order to shield her from imminent danger. It also seems to like sleeping in Liko's backpack and enjoys being held in her arms, as well as in {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}'s. In addition, Pagogo has taken a liking to being inside {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}'s body. Pagogo has been shown to be overall friendly around people and Pokémon alike, having a close bond with the rest of Liko's team, especially with {{p|Charcadet}}, as Pagogo was the one to encourage it to join her [[party]] and is occasionally seen offering it a ride on its back. It maintains its friendship with it after it evolved into {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}. Notable exceptions to Pagogo's friendliness include [[Amethio]], a trait first shown in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'' and then again in ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', as it appears to resent the recognition of Amethio's grandfather, [[Gibeon]], in him; and [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}}, due to its constant attempts to eat it.

Pagogo has a strong connection to [[Lucius]], the [[Six Heroes]], and its former Trainer, [[Rystal]], always attempting to call out to them and being extremely happy every time they reunite. Many events of the original [[Explorers]]' journey are only revealed to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] due to Pagogo's ability to share the memories it has from that time. Amongst the Six Heroes, it has the closest bond with Rayquaza, dating back to the day they first met, as depicted in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', with Lucius noting that Pagogo was unlike every other Pokémon in that it didn't fear Rayquaza. As seen in ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Pagogo has the ability to call for the Black Rayquaza with a specific energy signal, which the other Six Heroes seem to share as well, as suggested in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]''. In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Gibeon also claimed that both Pagogo and Rayquaza were the keys to [[Laqua]], in the sense that only the Sky High Pokémon knew the way there and that the Tera Pokémon, with its power fully reawakened, was able to unseal the paradise. Due to their shared history, Pagogo was shown to glow whenever it's near one of the [[Ancient Poké Ball]]s and is even capable to opening them if necessary, as seen in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' and ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]''. It was very happy in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]],'' to be reunited with the Black Rayquaza, but upon hearing of the remaining heroes capture by Spinel; Pagogo shared great determination to free them which happened in [[HZ125]].
[[File:Angered Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|left|Pagogo angered by the sight of [[Laquium]]]]
In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'' and throughout [[Terapagos's Exploration Diary]], it was shown to have a curious and inquisitive personality, exploring and wandering the [[Brave Olivine]] on its own, possibly as a result of being in its dormant form for a very long time. In addition, Pagogo enjoys eating {{Berries}}, as they are the only things it will eat; though it has come to enjoy eating other foods, such as sweets.

Although it isn't seen battling much, Pagogo itself is not opposed to the idea, even taking the initiative to do so in ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'' upon sensing Liko's determination. Pagogo's lack of battling appearances could be attributed to its missing powers, as its first battle occurred in ''Roar of the Black Rayquaza'', after three of the Six Heroes had been gathered, and ended with it passing out after a single attack, which meant its power was still incomplete. A similar explanation has been suggested by [[Diana]] in ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'' as to why the [[Laquium]] wasn't completely purified, and that Pagogo in its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} may need to simultaneously resonate with all eighteen [[type]]s to be at its strongest; in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', [[Briar]] clarifies that Pagogo needs to resonate with eighteen different Tera Types from Pokémon at the level of the Six Heroes in order to completely purify Laquium.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', when [[Spinel]] showed a Laquium shard to Pagogo, it became angry and transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}, purifying Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} of the Laquium's influence and destroying the shard in the process. Spinel came to the conclusion that Pagogo and the Laquium are opposing forces to each other in some fashion. In general, seeing Laquium angers Pagogo. This anger may stem from its first encounter with it alongside the original Explorers in which Lucius was trapped in Laqua, the Six Heroes scattered around world, and itself transformed into a dormant state. Moreover, upon arriving in Laqua and seeing that Gibeon had continued his pursuit of Laquium a hundred years later may have made Pagogo determined not to let what happened to the original Explorers repeat itself with the Rising Volt Tacklers. A year later, Pagogo's anger towards Laquium may have increased further when Spinel used it on the Six Heroes in order to make them to go berserk for his experiments.

===Appearance===
:''See also: [[Terapagos (Pokémon)#Form data|Terapagos → Form data]]''

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|[[File:Liko pendant anime.png|250px]]
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===Moves used===
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|{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Pocket Monsters}}: {{color2|000|Terastal Debut}} poster
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|{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Pocket Monsters}}: {{color2|000|Mega Voltage}} poster
|{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Pocket Monsters}}: {{color2|000|Rising Again}} poster
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|{{color2|000|After the Story|October 2023 calendar}} by {{color2|000|mojacookie}}<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1708285606512787525</ref>
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====Concept art====
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====Eyecatch====
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== In the manga==
[[File:Terapagos Normal HZM.png|thumb|200px|Normal Form Terapagos in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
===Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure===
Terapagos first appeared in [[HZM02]], playing the exact same role that it does in the {{pkmn|animated series}}
====Appearance====

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|[[File:Liko pendant HZM.png|230px]]
|[[File:Terapagos Terastal HZM.png|150px]]
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===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
Terapagos appeared in [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]], playing the exact same role that it does in the animated series.

===Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~===
Terapagos appeared in [[Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~]], playing the exact same role that it does in the animated series.

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
Terapagos appeared in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] alongside Liko in [[DVT05]], playing a similar role that it does in the animated series.
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===Gallery===
<gallery widths="150">
Terapagos Liko Treasure.png|Terapagos in [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure|~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
Liko Terapagos PGSP.png|Terapagos in [[Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~|~Pucchigumi SP~]]
Terapagos Normal DVT.png|Terapagos in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~|~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Pagogo's debut in the {{pkmn|animated series}} was the first time that Terapagos was ever shown in its {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}}, as it had previously only been revealed in its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1647948029805182976 @Pokémon on Twitter]: ''A newly discovered Pokémon appears in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet! Its splendid aura is reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos, but this Pokémon’s name and true nature are shrouded in mystery.''</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1647993562443788289 @Pokémon on Twitter]: ''What’s happening with Liko’s pendant? There’s even more to discover about this mysterious Pokémon and its connection to Liko’s pendant in #PokemonHorizons: The Series!''</ref> It was not identified as Terapagos until the {{DL|Pokémon Presents|August 8, 2023}} [[Pokémon Presents]], months later.<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/terapagos/ ''Two Forms of the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos!'' - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet website]</ref>
* In the closed captioning for the [[TV Tokyo]] broadcast of [[HZ023]], Terapagos was referred to as コダイカメ ''Kodaikame'' (from 古代亀 ''kodai kame'', literally "ancient turtle").<ref>[https://twitter.com/DogasusBackpack/status/1705193807460098511 @DogasusBackpack on Twitter]: The closed captions for tonight’s #anipoke episode confirm that the Pokémon inside Liko's pendant is named Kodaikame (コダイカメ).</ref> This was later officially confirmed as an error.<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1705215549121396945 @anipoke_PR on Twitter]: 本日のアニメ『ポケットモンスター』字幕放送にて、ポケモン・テラパゴスの名称を、正式ではない表記をしておりました。正式な表記は「テラパゴス」です。</ref>
* Out of all Pokémon owned by female main characters, Pagogo took the longest to catch after its [[HZ002|debut]], taking 73 episodes (74 if its [[HZ001|first appearance in its pendant form]] is included).
** Pagogo's capture was foreshadowed in [[Only One Story]], where it is seen appearing when [[Liko]] sends out her Pokémon.
* Pagogo is the first [[Legendary Pokémon]] to be owned by a female main character.
** It is also the first [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|single-stage]] Pokémon to be officially owned by a female main character since [[Iris's Emolga]], who was caught in ''[[BW024|Emolga the Irresistible!]]'', 626 episodes earlier.
* Pagogo is currently the only Pokémon owned by Liko that:
** Is not part of an evolutionary line.
** Is a Legendary Pokémon.
** Has [[List of Pokémon with form differences|multiple forms]].
** Has a [[nickname]].
** Is not a dual-type Pokémon.
* Pagogo is the only single-type Pokémon owned by the younger members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
* In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', a {{p|Terapagos}} appeared in [[Area Zero]] during a flashback; however, it is unknown whether the Terapagos in question was Pagogo or another Terapagos.
* In its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}}, Pagogo is animated with 3D animation rather than 2D, similar to {{DL|Terastal phenomenon|Tera Jewels}} in the same series and {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} in {{aniseries|JN}}.
** Additionally, when Terapagos transformed into its Stellar Form for the first time in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', its body was coated in a light blue glow, which hid its design's details. This was probably done to hide the form until it appeared in the present in ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]''.
* Unlike the dormant state of the {{ga|Terapagos}} from [[The Indigo Disk]] [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]] of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Pagogo's star at the tip of its tail is still seen sticking out. Pagogo's shell also shrinks to a much smaller size in its dormant state whereas the Terapagos in the games stays roughly the same size.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| パゴゴ ''Pagogo''
| From テラパゴス ''{{p|Terapagos}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Finnish
| Pagogo
| Same as Japanese name
|}

==References==
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==Related articles==
*{{Animespecies|Terapagos}}
*[[Terapagos's Exploration Diary]]
*[[Six Heroes]]

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{{Rising Volt Tacklers}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|normal}}
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Spinel

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'''Spinel''' (Japanese: '''スピネル''' ''Spinel''<ref>Explorers Original Acrylic Stand</ref>) is a former admin and current leader of the [[Explorers]], and the main antagonist of {{aniseries|HZ}} as of the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc. He used to be an [[Exceed]] scientist who was recruited into the Explorers. After the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Spinel became the leader of the Explorers and the director of Exceed.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Spinel.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel prior to the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc]]
====Pre-series====
Years before becoming a member of the Explorers, Spinel was a researcher at [[Exceed]]. With a brilliant profile, he caught the attention of Gibeon who personally recruited him to his cause. This made him the only one of the Explorers Admins not to have an involvement with Hamber who was mainly responsible for training the organization's new talents.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
Spinel first appeared as a hologram in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', in a meeting with the other [[Explorers]] Admins. Upon seeing [[Amethio]]'s flaws, he started mocking him, doubting whether or not he actually saw the {{shiny|black}} [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]. Amethio and Spinel's squabbles were interrupted by [[Hamber]] before [[Gibeon]] decided to give Spinel the mission to investigate the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

Spinel made his physical debut in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', where it was revealed that he used his {{p|Magneton}} to jam the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' phone signals to prevent them from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s in the [[HZ011|previous episode]]. Later, Spinel was shown spying on the [[Brave Olivine]] in order to analyze the Rising Volt Tacklers' skills as {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.

In ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', Spinel used a large amount of Magneton to create another electrical interference, preventing the Brave Olivine from updating its flight systems, leaving it stranded near [[Levincia]].

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Spinel had his Magneton and {{p|Beheeyem}} lead [[Friede]] into an ambush in Levincia, but had them retreat once Friede {{Tera}}stallized his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} into a {{t|Dark}} type. Later, he lured Liko into the city with a false advertisement for a spice [[Murdock]] was looking to purchase. He cornered her in an alley and had his Beheeyem put Liko and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and [[Rotom Phone]] in a trance, allowing him to take her pendant without difficulty. In the [[HZ015|following episode]], Spinel was seen at his base of operations studying the pendant and tracking the movement of the Rising Volt Tacklers and Liko.
[[File:Spinel disguise.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel in disguise]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Spinel moved the van that served as his base to a cargo ship in Levincia's harbor, aiming to make a quiet getaway while the Rising Volt Tacklers were misdirected into pursuing a different ship. However, when he drove past Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]], an [[Ancient Poké Ball]] in Liko's possession reacted to her pendant as he passed by with it. The three were able to follow him to the ship, where he sent Beheeyem and Magneton to corner Dot and her {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}, only for Liko and Roy to save her in time. When they were able to defeat his Pokémon with the combined forces of Sprigatito, Quaxly, and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, Spinel was forced to send his {{p|Umbreon}} into battle, easily defeating his three opponents. The Ancient Poké Ball then reacted with Liko's pendant again, forcing Spinel to exit his van, which in turn allowed Liko and Sprigatito to reclaim the pendant from him. Spinel was left laughing maniacally before retreating at Umbreon's urging when {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} emerged from the ball to protect Liko and the others.

Later, Spinel was summoned to a meeting of the Explorers leadership to submit a report on his mission. He was antagonized for his failure by [[Coral]], [[Chalce]], and [[Sidian]] before Hamber brought the meeting to an abrupt ending when Spinel offered no information beyond the contents of his report. He then stepped out of his van and looked out over the ocean, musing that he could not submit unverified information and expressing his own curiosity in the truth behind Liko and the pendant.
[[File:Spinel taunts Friede.png|thumb|right|250px|Spinel taunts Friede]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', it was revealed that Spinel was with Chalce at an Explorers research facility during the events in Galar.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', it was revealed that Spinel sent several pieces of false information to Dot to mislead the Rising Volt Tacklers. During the meeting with the other Explorer admins, Spinel suggested that the group keep an eye on the movements of the Rising Volt Tacklers so that they could finally take possession of {{an|Terapagos}}, but Amethio and the other members decided to follow in the footsteps of the black Rayquaza.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Spinel monitored Amethio's training with Hamber alongside Chalce. Soon after, they decided to focus on their main objective, finding the Black Rayquaza.
[[File:Friede Spinel HZ044.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel confronting [[Friede]]]]
Prior to ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', Spinel led a select group of Explorers to create a tower on an island near Levincia. In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Friede went to investigate the island after receiving information from Liko and Roy, and in the [[HZ044|following episode]], Friede met with Spinel, this time in person. During the confrontation, Spinel revealed that everything was just a trap created specifically for Friede and had a violent battle with his Umbreon against Friede and [[Captain Pikachu]]. After Friede managed to create a strategy and managed to escape, Spinel assessed how Friede is an opponent to be studied further.

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Spinel left with his teammates from the battle against Rayquaza and together they returned to the Explorers base. Later, he heard the new team guidelines imposed by Gibeon and was the only one to accept them without question, after which Spinel left the meeting with the other Explorers.
[[File:Spinel Chalce HZ064.png|thumb|right|250px|Spinel explaining his findings about [[Laquium]] to [[Chalce]]]]
In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', Spinel returned to the [[Exceed]] building, where he was revealed to be working as a researcher. There, he found Friede investigating the ''Treasure of Eternity'' project. After Friede found the vault that was supposed to contain the project empty, Spinel watched as he made his escape. Spinel was then revealed to have taken the crystal of [[Laquium]] from the vault before Friede could get there, and left the building by car on his own. However, he was unaware that [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]] had been monitoring him at the behest of Amethio, who suspected that he was planning something.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Spinel interrupted Liko and Amethio's battle and as an experiment, Spinel used the mist generated by the Treasure of Eternity on his {{p|Umbreon}}, causing it to go feral and defeat Amethio's Terastallized {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in a single hit. Angered by it, Terapagos transformed into its Terastal Form and destroyed the Laquium with its power, forcing Umbreon back into its normal state. After trapping Liko and Amethio inside a cave and meeting with Chalce again, Spinel comes to the conclusion that Terapagos and the Laquium are opposites. After that, Spinel revealed his true intentions to Chalce, revealing that for him if the Explorers wanted to have a future, he should take Amethio out of action, revealing at the same time that he already knew of the blood tie between Gibeon and his [[rival]] in the group. In [[HZ065|the next episode]], Spinel used his Beheeyem to record footage of Amethio letting Liko go with their target, after which he arranged for a meeting and used the footage to frame Amethio. Amethio realized Spinel's deceit but was unable to give his perspective after Gibeon silenced him. Gibeon then proceeded to put Amethio on probation from Explorers missions, much to Spinel's pleasure.
[[File:Spinel Exceed.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel as an [[Exceed]] researcher]]
In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', back at the Explorers's base, Spinel started looking through the Terapagos data that Chalce stole from [[Naranja Academy]]. Chalce also revealed that Hamber started questioning her, but she told him nothing.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', Chalce met with Spinel at Exceed headquarters, where they discussed Amethio's whereabouts after he was put on probation.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Spinel attended a meeting with the other Explorers where Sidian reported that the Rising Volt Tacklers successfully obtained all [[Six Heroes]] and restored Pagogo to its full strength. Gibeon instructed everyone to prepare for the battle that will follow in Laqua. Back in Paldea, Amethio infiltrated the Exceed building and uncovered plans Spinel made that involved the Laquium. Assuming that Spinel planned to betray Gibeon, Amethio, [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] all set off for Laqua to put a stop to Spinel's machinations.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after Pagogo removed the barrier keeping Laqua sealed, Friede was greeted by Spinel. In [[HZ086|the following episode]], the Explorers admitted they were aware of Laqua's location from the beginning and just waited for the Rising Volt Tacklers to take down the barrier for them. Utilizing his intellect, Spinel kept Friede struggling by using his Beheeyem to {{m|Skill Swap|swap}} its Ability with Captain Pikachu's. Despite this, Friede countered with his unpredictability and intuition, allowing him to win the battle through luck, much to Spinel's irritation. While Friede celebrated his victory, Spinel managed to slip away undetected.
[[File:Spinel Exceed President.png|thumb|right|250px|Spinel as President of Exceed, being interviewed one year after the events in Laqua.]]
In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Spinel joined Gibeon in the spot where the Laquium was located, only to find a still-living [[Lucius]] also there. Despite Lucius's protests that the Laquium was too dangerous for humans to wield, Spinel dismissed his words and summoned the other Explorers. Chalce, Coral, and Sidian each arrived with a machine that stimulated the ground where the Laquium was buried, forcibly activating it and making it expand uncontrollably.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Spinel watched as Pagogo and the Six Heroes purified Laqua of Laquium. Having kept some in reserve, he unleashed it on the Six Heroes after Lucius released them, causing them, apart from the Black Rayquaza, to go berserk. With Gibeon having died as his supply was purified, Spinel took over the Explorers and also succeeded [[Cervantis]] as the director of Exceed. He subsequently reformed the Explorers, using them as a group to fight Pokémon across the world who had succumbed to a mysterious phenomenon (which was actually Laquium), blaming the Rising Volt Tacklers for its emergence. After Amethio went missing, Spinel sent a report to Hamber and Cervantis claiming that Amethio was responsible for the failure in Laqua and perished in the operation, though neither of them believed it.

In ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', it is revealed that Spinel had captured the berserk Six Heroes and was anticipating the Black Rayquaza's capture, which had continued to elude him. While he was watching the captured Six Heroes in their cells, he declared that the world would bow before the Explorers, revealing his true intentions in becoming ruler of the entire world. In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Spinel received a report from [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] saying that the Rising Volt Tacklers had reformed. As he petted Umbreon, he was pleased with the report and swore to take the team down once again.

In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Spinel appeared on a tour of an Exceed factory, interrupting a conversation between Cervantis and Zirc and Onia over the [[Rotom Phone]]. After being questioned about the Strong Sphere by Cervantis, Spinel assured him that everything was proceeding according to plan.

[[File:Explorers Six Heroes prison.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[Six Heroes]] (except [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) held captive in cells by Spinel]]
In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Spinel met Indi and Rubina at an Explorers base. During the conversation, his Beheeyem sensed [[Ult]]'s presence and Spinel met him for the first time, immediately deducing that he was a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers and had him taken away. Roy later followed Ult's {{p|Sableye}} to the base, where he and Chalce observed him through the cameras. Chalce expressed concern that he was acting too hastily as he could have crushed them at any time, which he admitted, but had also been aware that Amethio had returned and wanted to eliminate all threats before they could become a serious issue. He was also aware of Hamber's role in Amethio's return.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Spinel observed Indi and Rubina's battle against Liko, Roy, and Ult, as he made the plan to lure them to one of the buildings to use five of the Six Heroes by using an improved Strong Sphere called Super Strong Spheres in order to turn them against them and defeat them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], Spinel saw that Amethio had returned and was accompanied by the 10% Forme of [[White Zygarde|Gibeon's Zygarde]]. However, despite five of the Six Heroes, Coral and Sidian's partners defeating Amethio, Liko, Roy, and Ult's Pokémon, Spinel ordered them to retreat after the effects of the Super Strong Spheres worn off on the five Pokémon.

In [[HZ124]], it was revealed that Spinel created several emergency measures to deal with Liko, Amethio, and the Rising Volt Tacklers's mission to the Explorers's headquarters. At the end of the mission, when the group found the Six Heroes imprisoned, Spinel ensured that each of them was imprisoned alongside one of the Six Heroes and one of the Admins from the villainous team. In the [[HZ125|next episode]], Spinel used footage and recordings to frame the Rising Volt Tacklers by claiming that they had broken into their facility and stole them.

In [[HZ130]], Spinel discussed with Chalce the successful public release of the Strong Spheres, believing that Trainers would increasingly rely on them as they face more losses, thereby controlling the fundamentals of Pokémon battles themselves. He learned from Chalce that [[Naranja Academy]] had banned their use, which he attributed to the Rising Volt Tacklers, but dismissed it as trivial. He was worried about their cooperation with Amethio, and ordered Chalce to oversee security around Mount Pericarp with Coral and Sidian. As Chalce left, he reassured her that he was working on her request.

In [[HZ133]], Spinel observed the Rising Volt Tacklers return to Laqua with their allies, as he tells the Explorers agents to move out as planned to stop them. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines to effect the wild Pokémon that were still living in Laqua against Liko, Amethio, Onia, Zirc, [[Diana]], and [[Ann]]. After they destroyed the machines, Spinel showed his presences with Rubina and Indi when the Rising Volt Tacklers come together with their allies.

In [[HZ135]], Spinel watched as Rubina and Indi with some grunts attempts to stop the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies from erasing the Laquium for good, as their defeated [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}}. However, Spinel sees Coral turning against him by having her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, take Sylveon's place. Spinel then sees Sidian and Chalce turning against him, as he admit to them that he didn't trust them and Coral at all. Depsite this, Spinel expressed disappointment that Coral, Chalce, and Sidian don't see his way of thinking of Laquium. Refusing defeat, Spinel merged with the Laquium, causing the core to awaken.
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===Character===
[[File:Spinel insane.png|thumb|250px|Spinel appearing to lose his sanity]]
Spinel is shown to be snarky and dismissive towards others, especially with [[Amethio]], easily irritating him, which results in him becoming unprofessional around his associates. He is formal around other [[Explorers]] members, as well as in front of his superiors. He happily obliges and obeys orders from Gibeon. Spinel is shown to be very confident in his abilities and looks down on everyone, including his adversaries, to whom he displays a condescending attitude, while maintaining a seemingly unflinching sense of level-headedness, rarely if ever seen losing his cool. He was not seen working with other members of the Explorers at first, but was later shown to be a close collaborator of [[Chalce]]. However, he holds no affection for or attachment to any of them, even outright admitting to Friede that he was using them for his own benefit.

Spinel is shown to gather intelligence on his targets before acting, and relies on deception and subterfuge in conducting his operations. Spreading false information via the Internet is one of his trademark tactics; he will do this in order to mislead his targets, split them up, and lure them into traps. He tends to keep himself hidden and instructs his Pokémon through radio transmitters, allowing for them to easily escape with minimal risk once their tasks are finished. He also prefers to divide and entrap his targets so his ambush attacks will prove more effective. When out in public, he wears a disguise and changes his personality in order to keep his true identity a secret. Spinel had no problem erasing anyone's memory, as seen when he had his {{p|Beheeyem}} erase [[Liko]]'s memory after he stole her pendant. He also had no reservations about directly attacking other humans with his Pokémon.
[[File:Amethio Spinel rivalry.png|thumb|left|250px|The rivalry between Spinel and [[Amethio]]]]
Spinel is callous and has no reservations even in abusing his own Pokémon for the sake of his experiments. While he shows considerable affection to his Umbreon, such stroking it and preferring to use it for worthy battles, he did not hesitate to put it in a crazed, pained state to see how Pagogo would react to the Treasure of Eternity. Spinel also has an envious and vindictive nature as seen with his animosity towards Amethio. In addition, Spinel would lie and trick others, as seen in ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', where he tricks Gibeon to expel Amethio as a traitor after his intentions to kill him failed. This is shown again when he tricks most of the public that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] are responsible for the events at [[Laqua]] to ensure they stay out of his way and force them to disband then go into hiding. Spinel would keep spreading lies about the Rising Volt Tacklers in order to ruin their reputation, even going so far into using footage and recordings of them to not only get them out of his way for good, but also to force them into hiding once more.

However, Spinel loses his composure at times, openly showing his psychopathic nature. The first time this occurred was when he witnessed the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} that emerged from an [[Ancient Poké Ball]] once owned by [[Lucius]]. When Arboliva appeared before him, he appeared to lose some of his sanity, laughing maniacally at how fascinating he found it. He did not retreat until his Umbreon urged him to, and he acted uncharacteristically in the subsequent meeting of the Explorers leadership, where he said little outside of what he filed in his report and did not respond to Coral's taunting. Later on, he had a similar reaction to seeing the effect Laquium had on his Umbreon and Terapagos's subsequent transformation to nullify it, although he reverted to his usual persona soon afterward to resume plotting with Chalce. Saying the phrase "laughably grim" at Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] to taunt them (because he thinks they're so weak) shows how insane he is, as seen in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', but Dot was able to surprise him by using the phrase against him when the trio won the battle and wanted the [[Pagogo|pendant]] back. This psychotic side of Spinel is further shown in [[HZ135]], where he recklessly merged with the Laquium core due to his obsession with its power, laughing maniacally while doing so and even ignoring the pleas of his Pokémon.

Spinel is a man of logic, utilizing well-coordinated attacks and clever strategies to catch his opponents off guard in battle. Unlike other Evil team bosses, rather than consistently relying on brute force, usage of powerful Legendary Pokémon, or sheer military might, Spinel relies more on the manipulation of people, Pokémon, and other dirty tactics to gain the edge over his opponents. However, he can get caught off guard and be surprised by an opponent's unpredictable strategies by sheer intuition, much to his shock during his battle against Friede. Spinel even underestimated various things, such as how strong a bond between Trainer and Pokémon truly can be without the Strong Sphere saying how humans and Pokemon betray each other in the end. He has a strong dislike for the Rising Volt Tacklers, especially the younger members, for interfering in his plans. Spinel would stop at nothing to eliminate the Rising Volt Tacklers, even becoming more determined in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' after [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] informed him of their [[HZ099|involvement]] in [[Galar]].

At his core, Spinel is a cruel, treacherous, and ambitious individual, willing to do anything to attain power. When Gibeon accepted his passing and entrusted the future to Amethio, Spinel angrily rejected both the outcome and his leader's wishes. He was prepared to seize control of the Explorers by force and declared Laquium under the Explorers' jurisdiction. He is arrogant enough to claim he will surpass Gibeon, and that the world will bow before him. Spinel's arrogance is prominently displayed in ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]''. He firmly believed that the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pagogo no longer posed a threat after five of the [[Six Heroes]] had defeated them. He also thought he had driven them into hiding once again, allowing him to move forward with the next stage of his plans. In addition, after framing the Rising Volt Tacklers a second time in [[HZ125]], Spinel was fully convinced that the world will never believe them, not taking into account the allies and friends they have made in their adventures prior to him damaging their reputation.

Additionally, despite his confident attitude Spinel is portrayed as a coward, as he tends to avoid confrontations and will flee when faced with defeat, avoiding battling opponents directly himself unless he is highly confident he can win. Notably, he was unwilling to betray Gibeon until he was completely out of the picture. After becoming the new leader of the Explorers a year later, Spinel himself rarely battled out in the open and heavily relied on others to carry out his plans, which highlights his preference for staying in the background and focusing on his research while others execute his malicious intentions, preferring to let others do the dirty work for him. Spinel has shown to be usually one step ahead towards his enemies, as he prepare for the Rising Volt Tacklers attempt to rescue five of the Six Heroes in [[HZ124]]. This is also shown in [[HZ130]], when Spinel figured out that the Rising Volt Tacklers were preparing to return to Laqua with multiple Teratype Pokemon to purify the Laquium core, and thus he prepared for their [[HZ133|arrival]].

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Spinel's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
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====On hand====
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|pkmn=Magnezone
|stage1=Magneton
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|type2=Steel
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|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Magnezone}} is Spinel's first known Pokémon. It was first seen as a {{p|Magneton}}, where it was being used to create an electrical interference, preventing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s. It was eventually chased off by [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]].

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Magneton lured Friede and his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} to [[Levincia]], where it and {{p|Beheeyem}} launched an ambush. They were driven off after Friede {{Tera}}stallized Charizard and unleashed a powerful {{m|Tera Blast}}.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Magneton was revealed to have evolved into Magnezone. Spinel used its electricity to power [[Gibeon]]'s [[Laquium]] mining machines.

Magnezone's known moves are {{m|Zap Cannon}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Umbreon
|gender=
|type1=Dark
|img=Spinel Umbreon.png
|img2=Spinel Umbreon Laquium.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=Kei Shindō
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Spinel's second known Pokémon and his main partner. It was first seen by Spinel's side as he spied on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Spinel sent Umbreon out against [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] as a last resort after the three defeated his Magneton and Beheeyem, unleashing a sneak attack that easily overpowered them. However, when Liko's pendant activated and caused the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}} to intervene, Umbreon urged Spinel to retreat.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Spinel had Umbreon battle [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]]. While Umbreon's {{m|Foul Play}} was able to turn Pikachu's power against him, Umbreon was unable to defeat the two, as Pikachu used Foul Play's recoil to create an opportunity to escape Spinel's trap.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Spinel used Umbreon as his test subject, exposing it to [[Laquium]]'s mist, causing it to go feral and defeat [[Amethio]]'s {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in one attack. {{an|Terapagos}} then transformed into its Terastal Form and forced Umbreon back to normal, exhausting Umbreon who was then recalled by Spinel.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Umbreon partnered with Beheeyem in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Friede's Charizard]] and Captain Pikachu. They initially held the advantage due to Beheeyem {{m|Skill Swap}}ping Pikachu's {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Hidden Ability]], but were ultimately defeated after Friede successfully lured their opponents into getting in the way of a {{type|Dark}} {{m|Tera Blast}}. Beheeyem was defeated on the spot, while Umbreon was soon finished off by a {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

In [[HZ135]], Umbreon desperately tried to prevent Spinel from fusing with the [[Laquium]] Core, but was easily defeated.

Umbreon's known moves are {{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, and {{m|Foul Play}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Beheeyem
|gender=
|type1=Psychic
|img=Spinel Beheeyem.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=Daisuke Namikawa
|vaen=Daman Mills
|desc={{p|Beheeyem}} is Spinel's third known Pokémon. While it is a powerful battler, Beheeyem is mainly used to spy on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], as seen in its [[HZ012|debut episode]], ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', and ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]''.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Beheeyem immobilized [[Friede's Charizard]], allowing Magneton to attack it. Once [[Friede]] {{Tera}}stallized Charizard into a {{t|Dark}} [[type]], Beheeyem withdrew. Beheeyem later assisted Spinel in distracting [[Liko]] by putting her in a trance, even doing the same thing to her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and [[Rotom Phone]], which allowed its {{pkmn|Trainer}} to steal her pendant while also erasing Liko's memories of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Beheeyem partnered with Umbreon in a [[Double Battle]] against Friede's Charizard and [[Captain Pikachu]]. After a brief exchange of attacks, Spinel learned about Cap's [[Hidden Ability]] {{a|Lightning Rod}} and had Beheeyem use {{m|Skill Swap}} to acquire it and be able to counter Pikachu's {{type|Electric}} moves. Despite this, Beheeyem still lost after being lured by a {{m|Thunder Punch}} into getting in the way of a Dark-type {{m|Tera Blast}}.

Beheeyem's known moves are {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Meteor Beam}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Skill Swap}}, and its Ability is {{a|Telepathy}}.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Spinel Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Spinel
| pkmn = Magneton (multiple)
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Steel
| img = Spinel other Magneton.png
| epnum = HZ013
| epname = An Unexpected Picnic!
| vajp =
| vaen = Bill Rogers
| desc = These {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Magneton}} were first used to create another electrical interference to prevent the [[Brave Olivine]] from updating its systems. They were driven off by [[Friede's Charizard]].

None of their moves are known.
}}

====Escaped====
{| width="70%"
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice}} ♀
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Kleavor|Lucius Kleavor.png|bug|rock}}
|{{ActivePoké|Lucius|Gouging Fire|Lucius Gouging Fire.png|fire|dragon}}
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{blizzard color light}}|bordercolor={{SoA color dark}}
|ja=古川慎 ''Makoto Furukawa''
|en=Matt Mercer
|nl=Daan van Dalen
|ar=روميو ورشا ''Romeo Warcha'' ([[HZ006]]-[[HZ045]]) ريمون فرنسيس ''Raymond Francis'' ([[HZ064]]- present)
|zh_yue=葉子楓 ''Yihp Jífūng''
|zh_cmn={{wp|zh:于正昇|于正昇}} ''Paul Yu'' (Taiwan) {{wp|zh:谢添天|谢添天}} ''Xiè Tiāntiān'' (mainland China)
|fi=Riku Leskinen
|fr_eu=Maxym Anciaux ([[HZ006]]-[[HZ045]]) Quentin Minon ([[HZ064]]-present)
|de=René Oltmanns
|it=Yari Lettieri
|pl=Łukasz Talik|no=Petter Vermeli
|pt_br=Silvio Gonzalez
|es_la=Miguel Ángel Leal
|es_eu=Fer Delgado
|th=เตชินห์ ศรีเบญจโชติ
}}

=== Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{blizzard color light}}; width:96px" |[[File:Spinel anime.png|177x177px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{blizzard color light}}; width:96px" |[[File:HZ Spinel concept art.jpg|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{blizzard color light}}; overflow:hidden"; width:96px" |[[File:Spinel Concept Artwork.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{blizzard color light}}; width:96px" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Spinel Umbreon V2.png|302x302px]]
|-
|Artwork from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Eyecatch
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Explorers HZM.png|thumb|170px|Spinel in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Spinel briefly appeared in a flashback in [[HZM03]].
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} and {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]]s, Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} is referred to as female.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{SoA color}}; border:3px solid #{{SoA color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{blizzard color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{blizzard color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{blizzard color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| スピネル ''Spinel''
| From ''{{wp|spinel}}''
|-
| English, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese
| Spinel
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| European Spanish
| Espinela
| rowspan="2" | From ''espinela'' (spinel)
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Espinel
|-
| Italian
| Ruben
| From ''rubino'' ({{wp|ruby}})
|-
| Korean
| 스피넬 ''Spinel''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 斯琵奈爾 ''Sīpínài'ěr''
| rowspan="3" | Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 斯琵奈爾 ''Sīpèihnoihyíh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 斯琵奈尔 ''Sīpínài'ěr''
|-
| Thai
| สปิเนล ''Sapinen''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Explorers}}
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{{Boss|SoA}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

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[[fr:Spinel]]
[[it:Ruben]]
[[ja:スピネル]]
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Roy's Kilowattrel

2026-04-25T15:24:46Z

GougingFire:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|trainername=Roy
|pokemonname=Kilowattrel
|jtrainername=ロイ
|jpokemonname=タイカイデン
|tmtrainername=Roy
|tmpokemonname=Taikaiden
|image=[[File:Roy Kilowattrel.png|250px]]
|caption=Roy's Kilowattrel
|gender=Unknown
|ability={{a|Wind Power}}<ref>First activated in ''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]'', confirmed in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]''.</ref>
|tera={{t|Electric}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=[[East Province (Area Two)]]
|epnum=HZ013
|epname=An Unexpected Picnic!
|catchepnum=HZ014
|catchepname=Fly! Wattrel!!
|prevonum=0940
|evo1num=0941
|evolution=1
|firstevoep=HZ052
|firstevoname=Wattrel's High Wind Warning!
|firststagename=Wattrel
|numeps1=39
|current=[[Party|With]] [[Roy]]
|java1=[[Ayane Sakura]]
|enva1=[[Edward Bosco]]
|java2=[[Tasuku Hatanaka]]
|enva2=[[Edward Bosco]]
}}
'''Roy's Kilowattrel''' (Japanese: '''ロイのタイカイデン''' ''Roy's Taikaiden'') is the first Pokémon [[Roy]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Paldea]] [[region]], and his second overall.

==In animation==
===History===
===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Roy catches Wattrel.png|thumb|250px|left|Wattrel joining Roy's team]]
{{p|Kilowattrel}} first appeared as a {{p|Wattrel}} in ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'' when it stole a [[sandwich]] that Roy had made for {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}. Roy chased after Wattrel, until it reached a cliff, where it turned around to face Fuecoco. After a brief confrontation, Roy agreed to share the sandwich, only for Wattrel to steal both halves of it. Soon after, Roy noticed that Wattrel wasn't flying away with others of its kind.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Roy sought Wattrel out again in order to help it learn to fly. Wattrel's fear of heights made this hard, so Roy eventually got the idea of using [[Ludlow]]'s [[fishing]] rod to support Wattrel mid-air while it attempted to fly. This strategy eventually succeeded, allowing Wattrel to fly as high as the others of its kind. Happy to see Wattrel flying, Roy was about to leave, only for Wattrel to fly after him. Taking this as a sign that Wattrel wanted to be {{pkmn2|caught}} by Roy, [[Murdock]] gave him a {{i|Poké Ball}} to do so. When a sudden gust of wind threw Wattrel off-balance, Roy threw the Poké Ball at it before it could hit the ground, saving it and adding it to his [[party|team]].
[[File:Roy Kilowattrel Wind Power.png|thumb|250px|{{a|Wind Power}} activated]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Wattrel was used in a battle against [[Spinel]]'s Magneton alongside Fuecoco. During the battle, Wattrel started a fight with Fuecoco which caused the latter to aim an Ember at Wattrel, unintentionally hitting Magneton instead, taking it out instantly. After Magneton was defeated, the two teammates continued their squabble, which caused Roy to break up the fight and temporarily leave the battle.

As their bickering continued in the [[HZ017|next episode]], Roy was inspired by [[Friede]] to have them battle together in order to deepen their friendship and relieve some stress. Their opponent was [[Captain Pikachu]], to whom they lost due to their lack of teamwork. Immediately after, the [[Brave Olivine]] flew through a turbulence, during which Wattrel used its ability to catch the wind and produce electricity in order to boost its {{m|Spark}} and protect Roy from getting hit by a rogue tree branch. Seeing this as an opportunity to overpower Captain Pikachu, Roy asked [[Dot]] for advice, which lead him, Wattrel, and Fuecoco to train the entire night in preparation for a combo move. The next day, they had their rematch against Captain Pikachu, with Fuecoco launching it and its teammate up by firing {{m|Ember}}s downward in order to give Wattrel enough height to catch sufficiently strong winds and activate its Ability. Despite their improved teamwork, Captain Pikachu won once again, though their relationship was shown to have grown more amicable.

In ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', Wattrel teamed up with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} to help [[Liko's Sprigatito]] use its sweet scent and {{m|Leafage}} to sooth a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} at the [[Galar Mine]].

In ''[[HZ028|The Stolen Treasure]]'', Wattrel and Fuecoco teamed up with Sprigatito to battle [[Tepen]] in order to get the Ancient Poké Ball back from him, after he stole it from Roy. However, the three of them were put to sleep by Tepen's special {{m|Sleep Powder}} that his {{p|Foongus}} used.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Roy used Wattrel to delay the [[Explorers]]' coordinated attack against the [[Black Rayquaza]]. During the battle, Wattrel deflected an [[Ultra Ball]] that [[Chalce]] threw at Rayquaza with {{m|Spark}}, but was then easily defeated by her {{p|Medicham}}.
[[File:Dot Ferris Wheel.png|thumb|left|250px|The Ferris Wheel for the [[Artazon Art Festival]]]]
In ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'', Wattrel was borrowed by Dot during the making of her art project for the annual [[Artazon Art Festival]], where it produced electricity to light up her ferris wheel while {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} used {{m|Water Gun}} to make it turn, which also caused the water and electricity to sparkle together.

In ''[[HZ052|Wattrel's High Wind Warning!]]'', Wattrel accompanied its Trainer on a Pokémon research project, trying to help him to get a Grepa Berry only to get outdone by Fuecoco, inciting its jealously. It flew away on its own and practiced hard at night to try and get {{Berries}} more easily, but soon got into another fight with Fuecoco once again the next day. It soon helped rescue a wild {{p|Capsakid}} from a cliff then tried to rescue Roy when he lost his grip but was blown away by strong wind currents. When Roy fell from the cliff, Wattrel soon gathered all of its strength and evolved into Kilowattrel, diving down and rescuing its Trainer, while also showing off its newfound strength and flying prowess by flying Roy around the area before landing. Afterwards, Kilowattrel gave Fuecoco a ride on its back while flying for fun, reconciling their friendship.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ083.png|thumb|170px|Kilowattrel battling the Black Rayquaza]]
In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', Kilowattrel was used as Roy's first Pokémon in his [[Tera Training]] test against [[Ryme]]. It went up against {{p|Houndstone}} and dealt some damage to it with Spark, thanks to its newfound strength and speed, but it was soon defeated by a combination of {{m|Phantom Force}} and {{m|Crunch}}.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Kilowattrel was used as Roy's second Pokémon in [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] against Liko. He swapped Fuecoco for it and overwhelmed Floragato with its flight speed and stronger attacks. Liko then recalled Floragato for {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}} after getting paralyzed from Spark. Kilowattrel struggled against Hattrem's psychic powers at first, but it eventually broke free with {{m|Uproar}} and defeated her with Spark. Kilowattrel faced Floragato once again but was tricked by her tactics and defeated by {{m|Scratch}}.

In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', Kilowattrel joined the fight against Black Rayquaza but was ultimately defeated.

After the events at [[Laqua]], Kilowattrel accompanied its Trainer on a journey for one year. In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', it battled a {{p|Slaking}} affected by [[Laquium]] alongside Roy and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon, after which it flew Roy to [[Indigo Academy]] to meet up with Liko in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Kilowattrel was used alongside the rest of Roy, Liko, and Ult's Pokémon to battle against five of the Six Heroes, who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite its efforts, Kilowattrel gets knocked out by Galarian Moltres.

In ''[[HZ116|Terarium Training!]]'', Kilowattrel was partnered with Crocalor in order to battle against [[Drayton]]'s Pokémon, {{p|Archaludon}} and {{p|Kingdra}}. Initially, its synergy with its teammate allowed them to dodge incoming attacks, with Drayton even recognizing they played off one another very well. Kilowattrel was eventually defeated by a [[rain]]-boosted {{m|Electro Shot}}. In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', they had a rematch and, equipped with better strategies, managed to defeat Kingdra with a combined attack. Soon after, however, Kilowattrel fainted while protecting Crocalor from Archaludon's {{m|Metal Burst}}, but they ended up winning after he evolved into {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} and Terastallized.

In [[HZ125]], Kilowattrel was used alongside Skeledirge to battle [[Lucius's Moltres|Lucius's Galarian Moltres]] while it was being controlled by [[Coral]]. Struggling with the Legendary Pokémon at first, Kilowattrel and Skeledirge soon found an opening to attack as Moltres was increasingly exhausted from the effects of Laquium. Roy then Terastallized Kilowattrel for the first time into a pure {{t|Electric}} Tera Type, with it learning {{m|Supercell Slam}} in the process. With help from Skeledirge, Kilowattrel eventually defeated Moltres with a joint attack before fainting itself from the exhaustion and [[crash damage]] it took during the fight.

In [[HZ129]], Kilowattrel was Roy's first Pokémon Roy used in his and Ult's battle against the Black Rayquaza, teaming up with Ult's {{p|Sableye}}. Although Kilowattrel managed to land a heavy Supercell Slam on Rayquaza, it was eventually defeated by {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

In [[HZ134]], Kilowattrel and Skeledirge were sent out to help the rest of the Terra type Pokémon in purify Laquium for good. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Kilowattrel and the rest of the Terra type Pokémon make an attempt to purify the Laquium core, but the Explorers interfere, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process until Coral sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Kilowattrel and the rest of the Terra type Pokémon could't erase the Laquium core when Spinel merge with it, awaking it. Kilowattrel teamed up with his friends to take down the Laquium core.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Roy Wattrel fear.png|thumb|250px|left|Wattrel's fear of heights]]
Like [[Roy's Skeledirge]], Kilowattrel has shown to be gluttonous. In its [[HZ013|debut]] as a Wattrel, it was seen stealing the {{pkmn|category|Fire Croc Pokémon}}'s [[sandwich]]. Wattrel also enjoys eating {{Berries}}. Despite being a {{t|Flying}} [[type]], it initially had a fear of heights, but it managed to overcome its {{wp|acrophobia}} with [[Roy]]'s help. After flying for the first time, Wattrel came to enjoy it. Wattrel also became fascinated in seeing other Flying types fly, as shown in ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', when it tried to follow a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Corvisquire}}. In addition, Wattrel enjoys the sunlight and doesn’t like when someone blocks the sun. Wattrel was noticeably smaller than others of its {{p|Wattrel|species}} and had perpetually squinted eyes.
[[File:Roy and Kilowattrel.png|250px|thumb|Kilowattrel and Roy]]
At first, Wattrel wasn't interested in Roy, acting aggressively towards him even when he tried to share his food with it. However, after Roy helped it learn to fly and overcome its fear of heights, Wattrel took a liking to him and refused to leave his side, as it immediately flew back to him when he tried to walk away, which led him to catching it. After being caught, Wattrel became very affectionate towards Roy and it enjoys being with him, even though it had trouble interacting with him whenever he sang with Fuecoco. Wattrel also would put Roy's safety first before its own, as shown in ''[[HZ017|Special Training Time!]]'', when it saved its Trainer from getting hit by a branch when the [[Brave Olivine]] was experiencing turbulence. In addition, Wattrel craves Roy's validation and becomes deeply upset when it feels that it is not worthy, such as when Roy and Fuecoco tried singing a song to cheer it up despite it failing in its goal to overcome the wind.
[[File:Wattrel admired HZ051.png|250px|left|thumb|Wattrel admiring a {{p|Kilowattrel}}]]
Wattrel has been shown to get jealous of other Pokémon interacting with Roy, as it doesn't seem to like sharing its Trainer with others, especially with Fuecoco, even though it knows that he has been with their Trainer longer than it has. Wattrel would show its jealousy by breaking into an {{m|Uproar}}. However, after evolving, Kilowattrel is no longer jealous of other Pokémon interacting with Roy, as it comes to understand that its Trainer cares about it and its teammates all the same.
[[File:Lucario Skeledirge Kilowattrel.png|thumb|250px|Kilowattrel, {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, and {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}]]
Wattrel didn't get along with Fuecoco because he kept getting in its personal space and was envious of his [[Friendship|bond]] with Roy, which led it to fight with its teammate. However, after growing closer as a team, Wattrel felt accepted enough to join Roy and Fuecoco in their singing amicably. Although it has gotten along better with Fuecoco, Wattrel still fights with its teammate, as shown in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', when it fought with him for a [[Grepa Berry]]. After evolving into Kilowattrel, it and Fuecoco are on much better terms, as it doesn't mind carrying its teammate on its back whenever he needed to fly. Its friendship with its teammate continues to grow after he evolves into {{p|Crocalor}}. As time passed, Kilowattrel's friendship with Crocalor has gotten stronger to the point that it was willing to protect him, as seen in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]''. Also, in the same episode, Kilowattrel came out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} to see that he evolved into {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} after they won their battle against [[Drayton]]. In addition to Skeledirge, Kilowattrel is on good terms with {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} and gets along well with it.

Upon witnessing [[Captain Pikachu]]'s {{type|Electric}} moves, Wattrel started to admire him and aspired to be able to use its electricity to a similar degree. It is also shown to not give up easily and is brave at heart, seen when it endlessly trained to overcome the strong winds and impress Roy, as well as when it used all of its strength to evolve and rescue its Trainer from falling off a cliff with no hesitation. After its [[Evolution]], Kilowattrel still retains its proud attitude but has become more mature as well.

Before its Evolution, Wattrel was a relatively weak flyer, possibly due to its former fear of heights, as it struggled to fly high in the sky due to strong winds. However, after endlessly training to overcome this weakness, it became strong enough to carry a {{p|Capsakid}} up a cliff to safety. Upon Evolution, its strength increased drastically, as it now could fly carrying Roy, Crocalor, and Captain Pikachu combined against the winds with no issue. As such, it has now become the main method of transportation for Roy whenever he's not traveling aboard the Brave Olivine. Before Crocalor evolved into Skeledirge, it also used to commonly ride on Kilowattrel. It also acts as aerial assistance for the other Rising Volt Tacklers Pokemon to ride on during battles, such as [[Liko's Hattrem]] and [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}}.
{{-}}

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Wattrel
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Kilowattrel ({{color2|000|Electric (type)|Electric}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Roy Wattrel.png|250px]]
| [[File:Roy Kilowattrel Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric|flying|Roy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Wattrel Uproar|1=Wattrel Peck|2=Wattrel Spark|3=Kilowattrel Spark|4=Kilowattrel Uproar|5=Kilowattrel Electro Ball|6=Kilowattrel Supercell Slam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Uproar as a Wattrel|1=Peck as a Wattrel|2=Spark as a Wattrel|3=Spark|4=Uproar|5=Electro Ball|6=Supercell Slam}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Uproar|HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It}}
{{anmov|electric|Spark|HZ017|Special Training Time!}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Supercell Slam|HZ125|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

====Moves improvised====
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|{{m|Supercell Slam}} and {{m|Torch Song}}
|[[Roy's Skeledirge]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Supercell Slam and Torch Song, used during [[Roy]]'s battle against [[Lucius's Moltres]]. While Kilowattrel uses a {{Tera}}stallization-boosted Supercell Slam, Skeledirge uses Torch Song on it, causing the fiery bird to combine with Kilowattrel.
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===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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| colspan=2 |Artwork from "{{color2|000|After the Story}}" by mojacookie
|{{color2|000|After the Story|September 2023 Calendar}} by mojacookie
|{{color2|000|After the Story|June 2024 Calendar}} by mojacookie
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====Eyecatches====
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
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==In the manga==
[[File:Roy Wattrel HZM.png|thumb|170px|Wattrel in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
{{p|Wattrel}} debuted in [[HZM02]], playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Kilowattrel is the first concurrent [[Appendix:Fan terminology|regional bird Pokémon]] to be owned by a main character since [[Ash's Talonflame]], who was caught as a {{p|Fletchling}} in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', 444 episodes earlier.
** It is also the first concurrent one to be part of a {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|two-stage evolutionary line}} since [[Ash's Swellow]], who was caught as a {{p|Taillow}} in ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow]]'', 968 episodes earlier.
* Out of all regional bird Pokémon owned by main characters in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Kilowattrel took the least amount of episodes to fully evolve, with a total of 38.
** Additionally, Kilowattrel was also the first Pokémon owned by a younger [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] member to fully evolve.
* Kilowattrel's capture as a Wattrel was foreshadowed in [[Heart-Pounding Diary]], where it was shown behind the bush running and unable to fly as [[Roy]] and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} passed it. It was later officially caught by Roy in ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]''.
* Kilowattrel is currently the only Pokémon owned by Roy that:
** Was caught in its native region.
** Has activated its [[Ability]].
** Was caught only one episode after Roy met it.
** Wasn’t defeated in battle by Skeledirge prior to being caught.

==References==
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Terapagos (Pokémon)

2026-04-25T12:48:46Z

GougingFire: /* Stellar Form */

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'''Terapagos''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''テラパゴス''' ''Terapagos'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced during [[Generation IX]], in [[The Indigo Disk]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Terapagos has {{fd|Terapagos|three forms}}: ''' Normal Form''', '''Terastal Form''', and a unique {{type|Stellar}} [[Terastal phenomenon#Unique Terastallized states|Terastallized state]] referred to as its '''Stellar Form'''. At the start of a {{pkmn|battle}}, it changes from its Normal Form into its Terastal Form through its {{a|Tera Shift}} [[Ability]], and transforms into its Stellar Form upon {{Tera}}stallizing.

Terastal Form Terapagos is the [[game mascot]] of [[The Indigo Disk]], appearing in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]. [[Pagogo|It]] also plays an important role in {{aniseries|HZ}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Terapagos energy shield.png|thumb|left|250px|Terapagos's protective barrier]]
Terapagos is a {{wp|reptile|reptilian}}, turtle-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with an indigo body and strong crystalline motifs present in all of its forms. Each of its forms incorporates Terastal imagery, including hexagonal geometry, star symbolism, and a prominent cyan or light blue gem connected to its shell. Its eyes are consistently light blue with four-pointed, star-shaped pupils, often accented by glowing highlights. Diamond- or rhombus-like shapes recur across its design, whether as markings, jewelry-like protrusions, or crystalline growths. As Terapagos transitions into its higher forms, its physical presence becomes increasingly luminous and gem-like, emphasizing its connection to Terastal and Stellar energy.

Terapagos is responsible for the [[Terastal phenomenon]]. It inhabited the [[Paldea]] [[region]] in a bygone era and was thought that this species went extinct, with it said to have been caught up in seismic shifts that occurred about 2,000,000 years ago. However, {{ga|Terapagos|one specimen}} managed to survive by crystallizing its own body and going into hibernation in the [[Area Zero Underdepths]], where it laid low until the present day.<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/terapagos_normal_form/ Normal Form Terapagos | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]</ref> According to [[Briar]], it is made of [[Terastal energy]]. With the power of its crystals, it can {{m|Tera Starstorm|bombard its foes with star-shaped projectiles}}. Terapagos can alter timelines in some capacity, as seen in the [[core series]] games and {{pkmn|animated series}}. An example of this is it being capable of using [[Crystal Cluster|crystals]] such as the ones from the [[Crystal Pool]] to bring [[human]]s and objects forward from other points in time<ref>[[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"[...] It sends [[Poké Ball]]s to a different point on the timeline to catch Pokémon there, and it can then draw them back here to the present."'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]])</ref> as seen with [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, who hadn't yet finished their time machine,<ref>[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"I am researching methods to catch {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that live in different timelines, so I might transport them to the present day in my own timeline."'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> and [[Rystal]], who lived 100 years in the past. While using this ability, a mist appears around the affected area; once it disappears, whatever was brought is sent back.

As depicted in several {{aniseries|HZ}} episodes, Terapagos can also create visions of its own memories and even of other people's. Due to the Terastal energy its body produces, Terapagos was responsible for allowing advanced technologies to exist in spite of human limitations. These include [[Tera Orb]]s, the professor's AI duplicate, and a [[time machine]] that summons [[Paradox Pokémon]] from different points in time or even from other [[Pokémon multiverse|timelines]]. Tera Orbs directly exposed to the energy from Terapagos will become able to Terastallize Pokémon without the need to recharge.<ref>[[Briar]]: ''"[...] I think it might be because your [[Tera Orb|orbs]] were directly exposed to the energy from Terapagos. [[Kieran]] and [[Carmine]] say that ever since the underdepths, they've been able to {{Tera}}stallize their Pokémon without charging their Tera Orbs."'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> Terapagos also has a strong connection to the {{t|Stellar}} [[type]].<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/stellar_tera_type/ Master the Stellar Tera Type—the 19th Tera Type! | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]</ref> In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', [[Spinel]] comes to the conclusion that Terapagos and [[Laquium]] are opposite forces. In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', it was shown absorbing the energy of the [[Tera Shard]]s in Area Zero to power up. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', it was also shown drawing power from its allies into itself to enhance its abilities. As shown in ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', {{p|Sableye}}, who feed on gemstones and crystals, seem to be interested in Terapagos's crystalline body.

[[Heath]] is the one who discovered Terapagos and coined its name.<ref>[[Heath]]: ''"While separated from the research team in the crater's depths, I found a strange...entity. [...] I have tentatively named this creature Terapagos. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], in the chapter "A Disk Pokémon?" of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}})</ref> Eventually, the public saw his findings as too fantastical to possibly be real, but Heath's descendant, Briar proved its existence by writing her first book: ''[[Briar's Book|The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]'', which details the expedition she, the [[Player character|player]], [[Kieran]], and [[Carmine]] made in Area Zero Underdepths.

Terapagos is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Tera Starstorm}}.

===Forms===
Terapagos has three forms: Normal Form, Terastal Form, and Stellar Form.

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====Normal Form====
[[File:Terapagos dormant state artwork.png|thumb|left|130px|Terapagos in its dormant state]]
Normal Form Terapagos is small in stature and has clearly defined legs, feet, and a tail. Its cyan hexagonal shell is compact and bears a simple Terastal symbol on its back. Cyan four-pointed stars with ring-like markings appear on its neck, legs, and tail tip. Its feet have three toes each. It possesses diamond-shaped ornaments, including a pattern on its forehead, two dangling diamond-shaped earrings, and a segmented, diamond-like ponytail that tapers in size and shifts toward a purplish hue near the end.

{{spoilers}}
Normal Form Terapagos is said to have a splendid aura. It is a small and particularly weak Pokémon; for that reason, it can assume a dormant state whenever its life is put in danger or it needs to hibernate, pulling its head, limbs, and tail into its shell and shrinking in size, which makes itself look like an ordinary jewel.<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/area_zero_mystery/ Introducing a Newly Discovered Pokémon! | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]</ref> It can also crystallize the energy in its own body to form a green, protective barrier around itself if necessary, even in its dormant state. Through this same power, Terapagos causes glowing, hard crystals to form around it, even in its dormant state, which gave [[Area Zero]] its distinctive appearance.

As depicted in {{aniseries|HZ}}, like other turtles, [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] is unable to move if it is turned upside down, needing outside help to stand back up. It has shown to have an incredibly long lifespan, with one known to have lived for millions of years, at least during its slumber within its shell. As shown in [[HZ132]], Normal Form Terapagos is capable of sharing its Terastal energy in the form of an orb with other Pokémon, allowing them to Terastallize.{{left clear}}

Normal Form Terapagos is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Tera Shift}} as its [[Ability]].

====Terastal Form====
[[File:Terapagos Terastal Back.png|thumb|right|200px|The type icons morphing on Terastal Form Terapagos's shell]]
Terastal Form Terapagos is a reptilian Pokémon that resembles an indigo {{wp|sea turtle}}. It has thick, voluminous fur that forms a mane around its head and three tail-like masses at its rear, varying in color from greenish yellow to sky blue and glowing brightly in dark environments. Its hind legs are entirely concealed by fur, while only the tips of its front toes remain visible, rendering it unable to walk and requiring it to float instead. The shell transforms into a complex structure composed of eighteen irregular pentagons, each bearing a shifting symbol representing one of the eighteen types. Additional solid light-blue pentagons appear along the shell's rim. Its former earrings and ponytail are no longer distinct, having merged into the structure of its head.

[[File:Terastal Terapagos using Water Pulse.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Terastal Form Terapagos using {{m|Water Pulse}}]]
Normal Form Terapagos {{a|Tera Shift|can absorb the energy around itself}} when it is either in danger or about to {{pkmn|battle}}, thus transforming into its Terastal Form. Its shell is composed of crystallized Terastal energy and holds the power of every type, allowing it to {{a|Tera Shell|distort type matchups}} and render [[move]]s as not very effective.<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/terapagos_terastal_form/ Terastal Form Terapagos | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]</ref> Its shell then absorbs the move's energy and transfers it back to Terapagos. When using certain [[special move]]s, Terapagos withdraws its hands and head into its shell, shapes its mane in a way it resembles its three tails, and flies up to fire the move from the gem in the center of its shell. As seen in [[HZ064|''The Approaching Shadow!'']], due to being opposites, in this form, Terapagos can purify [[Laquium]] by absorbing its mist and destroying the crystal itself, which reverts its effects on Pokémon as a result. As shown in ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', it is capable of sharing its Terastal energy in the form of an orb with other Pokémon, allowing them to Terastallize, but this forces Terapagos back to its Normal Form. In this form, it is known as "the Indigo Disk" due to its indigo coloration and disk-shaped shell.

Terastal Form Terapagos is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Tera Shell}} as an [[Ability]].
{{left clear}}

====Stellar Form====
[[File:Stellar Terapagos using Meteor Beam.png|thumb|left|200px|Stellar Form Terapagos while using {{m|Meteor Beam}}]]
Stellar Form Terapagos looks just like its Terastal Form, but now enveloped in a radiant, rainbow-colored aura and floating above a massive indigo crystal dome patterned with overlapping hexagons. Beneath the dome are four crystal formations arranged like turtle legs. Atop its central shell gem lies a Stellar-type Tera Jewel, a white crown with a base surrounded by diamonds, each colored after one of the eighteen other types, topped by crystal statue in the shape of Normal Form Terapagos, with a pair of angry-looking eyes on its face, topped by the symbol of the Terastal phenomenon—a dark blue hexagon with triangular extensions on each corner. Eighteen hexagonal gems, each displaying a type icon and color, orbit the dome continuously. All shell icons shift to cyan coloration in this form.

When exposed to a [[Tera Orb]], Terapagos will {{Tera}}stallize and become {{type|Stellar}}, thus morphing into its Stellar Form.<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/terapagos_stellar_form/ Stellar Form Terapagos | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]</ref> However, in {{aniseries|HZ}}, it has been shown to be able to transform without the need of a Tera Orb. This form is said to resemble the world as the ancients saw it, supposedly due to the dome beneath it. Meanwhile, in the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}, [[Heath]] describes it as an entity, unsure if it is a Pokémon or even a living being, though he claims that viewed as a whole, it resembles a mysterious, brilliant disk, and even looks like a planet floating in space. Its Terastal energy becomes so abnormally amplified that it actually appears to lose control and lash out due to its energy output. Due to having so much power, Stellar Form Terapagos may cause cracks around it during its transformation and even risks wreaking havoc to [[Paldea]]'s ecosystem. While in this form, it was shown to resist being {{pkmn2|caught}} by a [[Master Ball]], destroying it in the process. Stellar Form Terapagos is capable of absorbing [[Terastal energy]] from other Terastallized Pokémon, reverting them back to normal; however, it is unable to repeatedly do this. It can also create Tera Shields around itself which can only be broken by Terastallized Pokémon. It can even use the power of the Terastal phenomenon to change its type mid-battle. The hidden powers within Stellar Form Terapagos are capable of {{a|Teraform Zero|reducing to zero}} all effects of [[weather]] and [[terrain]]. It has shown to be capable of shooting huge beams of pure Terastal energy at its foes. When using certain [[special move]]s, Terapagos will use all of its hexagonal gems in a certain formation to fire the move from it. As revealed by [[Briar]] in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', Terapagos is capable of resonating with other Pokémon, specifically with their {{Tera|Tera Type}}s, which grants it more power. Resonating with 18 Pokémon, each possessing one of the 18 known Tera Types allows Terapagos to use its full power. This, however, will drain away its power, forcing it into hibernation. As revealed in [[HZ135]], Terapagos is capable of Terastalizing up to eighteen Pokémon at the same time in this form. In this form, it is referred to as a "Disk Pokémon" because of its disk-shaped shell, as well as "the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero" due to being seen a secret treasure sought by the Paldean empire 2,000 years ago.

Stellar Form Terapagos is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Teraform Zero}} as an [[Ability]].
{{endspoilers}}

==Game data==
[[File:Terapagos The Indigo Disk.png|thumb|150px|Terapagos in [[The Indigo Disk]]]]
===NPC appearances===
*{{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: {{ga|Terapagos}} is a major character in [[The Indigo Disk]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Form|Normal Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Terapagos protects itself using its power to transform energy into hard crystals. This {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is the source of the [[Terastal phenomenon]].}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It's thought that this Pokémon lived in ancient [[Paldea]] until it got caught in seismic shifts and went extinct.}}
{{Dex/Form|Terastal Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Upon sensing danger, it prepares itself for {{pkmn|battle}} by creating a sturdy shell of crystallized [[Terastal energy]].}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The shell is made of crystallized Terastal energy. When struck by a move, this shell absorbs the [[move]]'s energy and transfers it to Terapagos.}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=EX Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Juliana|Terapagos|Anniversary 2026}}}}
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===[[Stat]]s===
====[[Base stat]]s====
=====Normal Form=====
{{Stats
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|HP=90
|Attack=65
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=85
|Speed=60
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=====Terastal Form=====
{{Stats
|type=normal
|HP=95
|Attack=95
|Defense=110
|SpAtk=105
|SpDef=110
|Speed=85
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=====Stellar Form=====
{{Stats
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|HP=160
|Attack=105
|Defense=110
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=110
|Speed=85
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===[[Type]] effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
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|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1
}}

===Learnset===
Terapagos is available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Tera Starstorm|Normal|Special|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}

===Side game data===

===Form data===
Outside of {{pkmn|battle}}, Terapagos is always in its Normal Form. When it enters a battle for the first time, it changes from its Normal Form into its Terastal Form through its [[signature Ability]] {{a|Tera Shift}} and will never change back to Normal Form until the battle ends, even if it [[faint]]s. As a result, its Normal Form cannot legitimately be used in a battle. Terastal Form Terapagos also has Tera Shift replaced by its other signature Ability {{a|Tera Shell}}. If Terapagos {{Tera}}stallizes during a battle, it transforms into its Stellar Form, adding its third signature Ability, {{a|Teraform Zero}}. Its [[signature move]] {{m|Tera Starstorm}} also changes from {{t|Normal}}- to {{type|Stellar}} and targets both opponents in a [[Double Battle]].

Since the other two forms have higher base HP stats, Terapagos's maximum HP will increase and its current HP will be revised to its new maximum HP minus the amount of HP it had lost before changing form.

Terapagos has a unique form change animation when changing from its Normal Form to its Terastal Form that shows it glowing and rising into the air before its form changes.

Terapagos's {{Tera|Tera Type}} is always {{t|Stellar}} and cannot be changed at the [[Treasure Eatery]].

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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}

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{{Spritebox/Footer|1024|Terapagos}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Terapagos Normal anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Normal Form Terapagos in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Pagogo Terastal Form.png|thumb|250px|Terastal Form Terapagos in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Liko Terapagos Stellar Form.png|thumb|250px|Stellar Form Terapagos in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Pagogo]]=====
Terapagos in its dormant state debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', being used by [[Liko]] as a pendant before being properly revealed in its Normal Form in [[HZ002|the following episode]], right before returning to its dormant state. In ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', it awakened permanently and started traveling with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. It was later revealed to be over 100 years old and that it once travelled alongside its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Rystal]], and her friends, [[Lucius]] and [[Gibeon]]. Terapagos's Terastal Form briefly appeared in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'' as a sketch in Lucius's diary before properly appearing in ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'' so it could face the [[Black Rayquaza]] and save its friends. In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', it was officially {{pkmn2|caught}} by Liko, who adopted the [[nickname]] '''Pagogo''' (Japanese: '''パゴゴ''' ''Pagogo'') used by Rystal. In the same episode, Terapagos's Stellar Form appeared in a flashback before properly appearing in ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'' to purify [[Laqua]]'s [[Laquium]] alongside the [[Six Heroes]].

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', a Normal Form Terapagos was shown in a flashback narrated by [[Briar]], where she recounted her ancestor [[Heath]]'s first encounter with the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in [[Area Zero]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ024|Terapagos|Roy's Rotom Phone|No data.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Terapagos Normal HZM.png|thumb|left|200px|Normal Form Terapagos in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
[[File:Terapagos Terastal HZM.png|thumb|200px|Terastal Form Terapagos in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Pagogo|Terapagos (anime)}}
Terapagos debuted in [[HZM02]], playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.

===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
{{main|Pagogo|Terapagos (anime)}}
Normal Form Terapagos appeared in [[PMLT02]], playing the same role as it does in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''.

===Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~===
{{main|Pagogo|Terapagos (anime)}}
Terapagos appeared in both chapters of [[Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~]], playing the same role as it does in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''.

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
{{main|Pagogo|Terapagos (anime)}}
Terapagos appeared in [[DVT05]], alongside [[Liko]].

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==In the TCG==
{{main|Terapagos (TCG)}}

==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Terapagos in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
!Games
!Location
! Song name
!Composition
!Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="6" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
| When Terapagos awakens from its gem
|Terapagos Reawakened
| Toby Fox, Rei Murayama, and Go Ichinose
|Hiromitsu Maeba
|-
| When battling Kieran's Terapagos in the Underdepths
|Battle! (Terapagos)
|Rei Murayama and Go Ichinose
|Go Ichinose
|-
| When Briar prompts Kieran to Terastallize Terapagos
|What the Hidden Treasure Needs
| Toby Fox
|Hiromitsu Maeba
|-
| When Kieran attempts to recall Terapagos to its Poké Ball
|Terapagos Goes Berserk
| Toby Fox, Rei Murayama, and Go Ichinose
|Hiromitsu Maeba
|-
| When battling Stellar Form Terapagos
|Battle! (Terapagos, the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
|Rei Murayama, Toby Fox, and Go Ichinose
|Go Ichinose
|-
| When capturing the Terapagos
|Caught Terapagos!
| Toby Fox
|Hiromitsu Maeba
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Disc Pokémon.png|200px|thumb|A sketch of Stellar Form Terapagos in the Scarlet/Violet Book]]
* Before the official reveal of Terapagos, a sketch of its Stellar Form appeared in the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}, drawn by [[Heath]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* Terapagos is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} whose [[base stat]] total changes upon {{Tera}}stallizing.
* Terapagos has several similarities to {{p|Eternatus}}. Both are [[Legendary Pokémon]] that are responsible for the special type of transformation found within their [[region]]s of origin ([[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]] for [[Galar]] and {{Tera}}stallization for [[Paldea]], respectively) and have entered a state of dormancy sometime in the distant past. Both of them were also introduced in a game which would receive [[Downloadable content|DLC]] and whose [[game mascot]]s comprise a [[Legendary duo]].
** They also share similar traits regarding their [[form]]s, as both have an exclusive form that increase their [[base stats]] ({{form|Eternatus|Eternamax}} and Stellar Form) and can absorb the energy related to the phenomena ([[Galar particles]] and [[Terastal energy]]) from other Pokémon, therefore rendering them unavailable, as well as a form that cannot be used by the {{player}}, but have programmed stats (Eternamax and Normal Form).
** In {{aniseries|HZ}}, Stellar Form Terapagos is animated with 3D animation rather than 2D, making it the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to use 3D animation, with the first being {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} in {{aniseries|JN}}.
* Normal Form Terapagos is tied with {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Shroodle}} for being the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.
* Terapagos is the only Pokémon to have three [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]], the most out of any Pokémon.
* Terapagos is the only Pokémon with an EV yield total of more than three, with its Terastal Form having a total of four.
** Terapagos is also the only Pokémon with a different [[EV]] yield total between each of its forms, with Normal having one, Terastal having four, and Stellar having three.
* While Terapagos as a species has a [[List of Pokémon by gender ratio|50-50 gender ratio]], the only Terapagos encounter in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is set to always be male. Because of this, a female Terapagos cannot currently be legitimately obtained.
* Terapagos is the only Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet that is able to learn [[move]]s through [[TM]]s, but not {{m|Tera Blast}}.
* Terapagos's [[cry]] is almost identical to the sound that is made when a Pokémon Terastallizes.
** The cry also incorporates the leitmotif commonly associated in-game with [[Area Zero]], Terapagos's habitat. It is more easily distinguished when the cry is played at slower speed.
* One of Stellar Form Terapagos's attack animations has it use the 18 hexagonal gems orbiting its dome to form a symbol and shoot the attack from it. This symbol is the same one featured in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]'s logo.

* During an {{DL|Let's Go!|Auto Battle}}, Terapagos will transform into its Terastal Form before defeating a [[wild Pokémon]], and then switch back to its Normal Form.
* Despite being the source of the Terastal phenomenon, which contains the power of every [[type]], Terapagos cannot learn any {{t|Ghost}}- or {{type|Flying}} moves, nor can it learn {{m|Tera Blast}}.
* In the closed captions of the initial [[TV Tokyo]] broadcast of [[HZ023]], Terapagos was mistakenly referred to as コダイカメ ''Kodaikame'' (from 古代亀 ''kodaikame'', literally "ancient turtle").<ref>[https://twitter.com/DogasusBackpack/status/1705193807460098511 The closed captions for tonight’s #anipoke episode confirm that the Pokémon inside Liko’s pendant is named Kodaikame (コダイカメ). - @DogasusBackpack on Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1705215549121396945 本日のアニメ『ポケットモンスター』字幕放送にて、ポケモン・テラパゴスの名称を、正式ではない表記をしておりました。正式な表記は「テラパゴス」です。 - @anipoke_PR on Twitter]</ref>
** This mirrors its internal name from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where Terapagos is also referred to as "kodaikame".
* Terapagos cannot have its {{Tera|Tera Type}} be changed under normal circumstances in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. If [[Cheating|the game is modified]] to force Terapagos to have a different Tera Type, the game will lag significantly while Terastallizing; however, unlike with {{p|Ogerpon}}, the game will not {{DL|Game freeze|Softlocking|softlock}}. {{a|Illusion}} will also not work if either Terapagos or the Pokémon with the [[Ability]] Terastallizes.

===Origin===
Terapagos may be based on a {{wp|sea turtle}}, specifically the {{wp|Green sea turtle#Galápagos green turtle|Galápagos green turtle}}, a population of green sea turtles found around the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}}. It, especially in its Normal Form, may also be based on the {{wp|Galápagos tortoise}}; in particular, it may be inspired by {{wp|Lonesome George}}, the last {{wp|Pinta Island tortoise}} (a subspecies of Galápagos tortoise), as Terapagos is said to be extinct aside from a lone male survivor.

Terapagos may be inspired by the rainbow-shelled turtle from the Japanese folktale about a fisherman named {{wp|Urashima Tarō}}. In the story, this turtle carries Tarō to the Dragon Palace beneath the sea, a detail that may be reflected by the concept of the mostly underwater [[Blueberry Academy]] (the main setting of [[The Indigo Disk]], in which Terapagos was introduced). Additionally, the story ends with the fisherman aging rapidly into an old man with long white hair, similar to how Terapagos changes form when it enters battle.

The Terastal Form's hairy appearance may be a reference to Japanese legends of the ''{{wp|Cultural depictions of turtles#Japan|minogame}}'', a turtle which lived for 10,000 years and grew a tail made of {{wp|seaweed}}. Terapagos, especially in its Stellar Form, may also reference the {{wp|World Turtle}}, a mythical turtle found in various mythologies that was said to carry the world upon its back. This connection is furthered by the Stellar Form's [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], which state that it resembles "the world as the ancients saw it" and "a planet floating in space". By extension, Terapagos's Stellar Form may be a reference to the expression "{{wp|turtles all the way down}}", as it has a crystal in the shape of its Normal Form above its shell, and it floats on top of a larger dome shaped like a tortoise shell. The expression "turtles all the way down" refers to the idea that the World Turtle rests on the back of a larger turtle, and that turtle rests on the back of an even larger turtle, and so on.

The tessellation on Terapagos's shell contains type icons and could be based on the unique pattern on the back of the {{wp|diamondback terrapin}}. Terapagos's crystalline composition may also take inspiration from {{wp|chitons}}, marine mollusks with flat disk-shaped bodies and eye-like peripherals composed of rock.

====Name origin====
Terapagos may be a combination of ''{{Tera}}stal'', ''{{wp|terrapin}}'', and ''galápagos'' (a Spanish word for turtles, most recognizable because of the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=テラパゴス ''Terapagos''|jameaning=From ''{{Tera}}stal'', ''{{wp|terrapin}}'', and ''{{tt|galápagos|old Spanish word for turtles}}'' or ''{{wp|Galápagos Islands}}''
|fr=Terapagos|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Terapagos|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Terapagos|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Terapagos|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=테라파고스 ''Terapagoseu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=太樂巴戈斯 / 太乐巴戈斯 ''Tàilèbāgēsī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of the Japanese name and 太晶化 ''Tàijīnghuà'' (Terastal phenomenon)
|zh_yue=太樂巴戈斯 ''Taailohkbāgwōsī''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of the Japanese name and 太晶化 ''Taaijīngfa'' (Terastal phenomenon)
|pt_br=Terapagos|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|bn=টেরাপেগস ''Terapagos''|bnmeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|hi=टेरापागोस ''Terapagos''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|ta=டெராபகோஸ ''Terapagos''|tameaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|te=టెరాపాగోస్ ''Terapagos''|temeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|th=เทราปากอส ''Therapakot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 
<div style="display:inline-block;">
''Normal Form''
{{langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|ja=ノーマルフォルム ''Normal Forme''
|zh_yue=普通形態 ''{{tt|Póutūng Yìhngtaai|Normal Forme}}''
|zh_cmn=普通形態 / 普通形态 ''{{tt|Pǔtōng Xíngtài|Normal Forme}}''
|fi=Perusmuoto
|fr=Forme Normale
|de=Normalform
|id=Bentuk Normal
|it=Forma Normale
|ko=노말폼 ''Normal Forme''
|pl=Forma Normalna
|pt_br=Forma Normal
|es=Forma Normal
|th=ฟอร์มปกติ ''Form Pakati''
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block;">
''Terastal Form''
{{langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|ja=テラスタルフォルム ''Terastal Forme''
|zh_yue=太晶形態 ''{{tt|Taaijīng Yìhngtaai|Terastal Forme}}''
|zh_cmn=太晶形態 / 太晶形态 ''{{tt|Tàijīng Xíngtài|Terastal Forme}}''
|fi=Terastal-muoto
|fr=Forme Téracristal
|de=Terakristall-Form
|id=Bentuk Terastal
|it=Forma Teracristal
|ko=테라스탈폼 ''Terastal Forme''
|pl=Forma Terastalu
|pt_br=Forma Terastal
|es=Forma Teracristal
|th=ฟอร์มเทรัสตัล ''Form Terastal''
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block;">
''Stellar Form''
{{langtable|color={{Stellar color}}|bordercolor={{Stellar color dark}}
|ja=ステラフォルム ''Stellar Forme''
|zh_yue=星晶形態 ''{{tt|Sīngjīng Yìhngtaai|Stella Forme}}''
|zh_cmn=星晶形態 / 星晶形态 ''{{tt|Xīngjīng Xíngtài|Stella Forme}}''
|fi=Tähtimuoto
|fr=Forme Stellaire
|de=Stellarform
|id=Bentuk Rasi
|it=Forma Astrale
|ko=스텔라폼 ''Stella Forme''
|pl=Forma Gwiezdna
|pt_br=Forma Estelar
|es=Forma Astral
|th=ฟอร์มสเตลลาร์ ''Form Stellar''
}}
</div>{{-}}

==Related articles==
<div style="column-count:2;">
* [[Terapagos (game)]]
* [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
* [[The Indigo Disk]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Terastal phenomenon]]
* [[Terastal energy]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Area Zero]]
* [[Scarlet Book]]
* [[Violet Book]]
* [[Area Zero journals]]
* [[Pagogo]]
* [[Stellar (type)]]
* [[Time travel]]
* [[Paradox Pokémon]]
* [[Population of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
</div>

==References==
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|enva=[[Laura Stahl]]
|jpva=[[Natsumi Fujiwara]]
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|member=[[Rising Volt Tacklers]]
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'''Ult''' (Japanese: '''ウルト''' ''Uruto''<ref>[https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1908820727832383946 Ult's name romanized as ''Uruto'' in an image from the official Japanese animated series Twitter/X account]</ref>) is a major supporting character in {{aniseries|HZ}}, introduced in the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc. He is [[Roy]]'s [[rival]] and a [[HZ100|member]] of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

==History==
[[File:Young Ult.png|250px|thumb|left|Young Ult]]
===Pre-series===
Ult grew up in [[Lumiose City]] in the [[Kalos]] region. At some point during his childhood, Ult received a [[Dusk Ball]] from [[Salt (Horizons)|his father]], though he was oblivious to what Pokémon was contained inside.

Due to unknown events, Ult ended up homeless and was forced to live out his days in the Lumiose City alleys alongside his {{p|Sableye}}. One day, a young detective named [[Emma]] approached Ult and allowed him and Sableye a place to stay at her home, the [[Looker Bureau]]. During his stay, Emma taught Ult certain necessities, such as reading, writing, and how to study.

===''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''===
In the year following the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Ult [[HZ112|met]] and [[HZ113|trained]] [[HZ114|alongside]] [[Roy]] in the [[Kalos]] [[region]], which led to them becoming [[rival]]s, aquiring [[Mega Ring]]s, and mastering [[Mega Evolution]].
[[File:Ult and Sableye.png|thumb|250px|Ult and {{p|Sableye}}]]
Ult debuted in ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]''. He found Roy searching for a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Slaking}} and insisted on following him, despite the other's attempts of warding him off. Eventually, they found the Slaking and had their Pokémon battle and defeat it after discovering that it was being influenced by [[Laquium]]. In the following morning, Ult found out that Roy had woken up earlier and left him behind.

In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Ult tracked Roy down to an unknown town, discovering him with [[Liko]]. While continuing to follow them, he and his {{p|Sableye}} accidentally fell down a hole and investigated it, only to be caught by a Laquium-afflicted {{p|Steelix}}. Later, he found Roy and Liko fighting another afflicted Steelix. Seeing the severity of the situation, he Mega Evolved his Sableye and assisted the two in fighting the berserk Pokémon. After being introduced to Liko, his Sableye attempted to eat [[Pagogo]] due to the gems it had, but Ult managed to pull it away. Ult chastised Roy for abandoning him in the forest, leading to Roy realizing that Ult had been following him, though he denied the accusation. He then began a monologue claiming that the [[Black Rayquaza]] would be his, prompting Roy to drag Liko off, much to his frustration.
[[File:Ult Strong Sphere HZ095.png|thumb|250px|left|Ult renounces the power of [[Laquium]] and destroys his [[Strong Sphere]]]]
In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Ult ended up in the [[Exceed Testing Center]] near [[Mochew City]], where a live demonstration of the [[Strong Sphere]] was being held. He encountered Liko and Roy, but coldly shrugged off Roy's attempt to talk to him due to the motion sickness resulting from having ridden the bus. Ult contemplated using the Strong Sphere at first, but quickly made up his mind to not use it after seeing the effects on [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]]'s Pokémon. He had his Sableye face off against them, but Coral's {{p|Glalie}} wrapped the battle early with a {{m|Self-Destruct}}, allowing Ult, Liko, and Roy to escape. Then, he decided to formally join the two of them on their journey.

In ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]'', after learning from [[Dot]] about a [[Black Rayquaza]] sighting near [[Blackthorn City]], the trio decided to go there and investigate. While on the way, they were stopped by [[Team Dragon Rampage]], a trio of {{p|Cyclizar}}-riding {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s, who feigned ignorance about the Black Rayquaza and fled, accusing Ult's group of being [[Pokémon hunter|Pokémon poacher]]s. Later, the group encountered [[Snake]], an actual poacher. Ult tried facing the man alone, but was scolded by Liko, who stated his reckless actions would never allow him to become strong. Taking Liko's critique to heart, Ult teamed up with Roy and defeated Snake, sending him running off. Impressed by their heroics, Team Dragon Rampage decided to take Liko and Roy, but not Ult, to the [[Dragon's Den]], where the Black Rayquaza was recovering from the events at [[Laqua]]. Ult, however, insisted and found his way there, where he met the [[Legendary Pokémon]] for the first time and told it to get better quickly, as he only wanted to face it at full strength, while also proclaiming his intention of becoming way stronger.
[[File:Ult Rising Volt Tacklers.png|thumb|250px|Ult joining the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', Ult, Liko, Roy, and Dot, who had joined them in the [[HZ098|previous episode]], arrived at [[Karna's Poké Ball factory]], in [[Galar]], to meet up with [[Orla]], a former member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. While the others tried convincing Orla to aid them, Ult found out that [[Karna]] had been hired to manufacture shells for the Strong Spheres, oblivious to what they truly were. Two [[Exceed]] employees came to pick up their order, but when Ult denied them, the [[Explorers]] members [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] stepped in to take them by force. In the [[HZ100|next episode]], Ult, Liko, Roy, and Dot teamed up to battle Indi and Rubina's Laquium-enhanced {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. By exploiting a weakness caused by the Laquium's effect, Ult and the others emerged victorious, forcing Indi and Rubina to retreat. Later, after Orla had been convinced to fly on the airship once again, Ult and the others pitched in to help clean and repair the Brave Olivine. Once they were done, [[Mollie]], [[Murdock]], and [[Ludlow]] arrived to join as well. To everyone else's surprise, Ult proudly stated he would be joining the Rising Volt Tacklers as their newest member.

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', Ult got into an argument with Roy over the messy state of his living quarters. Frustrated, Ult ran away with Sableye to [[Manpūku Town]], where he met {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}}, a street artist to whom he showed off his [[Dusk Ball]], claiming it housed a powerful Pokémon, though he didn't know exactly who. The next day, Ult realized Ryan had stolen his Dusk Ball and raced to the town, where he found the boy ready to trade it for a Strong Sphere with Indi and Rubina. He challenged them to a battle and managed to win after his willingness to fight for others resonated with the Pokémon in the Dusk Ball, who finally emerged, revealing itself as a {{p|Dragonite}}. The Explorers duo retreated, but Ult followed them. In the [[HZ107|next episode]], he arrived at an [[Explorers base]], but was quickly spotted and locked up. Fortunately, he managed to send Sableye away to get help, who was able to find Roy. The two of them soon fought against Indi and Rubina once more, but they were interrupted by four {{p|Rabsca}}, who were suppressing the battlefield with their {{m|Gravity}}. At this moment, remembering words from [[Salt (Horizons)|his father]], he called for Dragonite's strength in order to protect the ones he cared about. This time, Ult's determination allowed for Dragonite to Mega Evolve, which took out the Rabsca, allowing the two boys to defeat their opponents and escape. While Roy was pleased to see that Dragonite approved him, Ult felt that it wasn't genuine until he could protect the ones he cared about. He later met with Mollie, who gave him some advice and knew he had run off but did not tell anyone, which he appreciated, and he warmed up at the thought of belonging with the group.
[[File:Lacey and Ult.png|thumb|left|250px|Ult and Lacey]]
In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Ult joined Liko and Roy in facing off against the Explorers once again, who empowered five of the Six Heroes with Super Strong Spheres which made them go berserk. Ult's Sableye struggled to deal significant damage to {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, leaving Ult shocked at the sheer strength of the Six Heroes. Ult then sent out and Mega Evolved his Dragonite, but despite this Mega Dragonite still was not fully obedient to Ult, not listening to his commands and dodging Gouging Fire's attacks on its own. After Pagogo was defeated, Ult and his friends had to face off against the berserk Six Heroes once again. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], Ult and his friends continued struggling against the rampaging heroes. Despite the timely assistance by [[Amethio]] and [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]], the battle still resulted in a complete defeat for the Rising Volt Tacklers. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the Six Heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers. After bidding farewell to Amethio, [[Hamber]], and [[Cervantis]], Ult and the others received a call from [[Briar]], who suggested that they come meet her at [[Blueberry Academy]]. Realizing that Blueberry Academy is a school that specializes in Pokémon battling, Ult and his friends decided it would be the perfect location to train for their next encounter with the Explorers.

In [[HZ117]], Ult battled against [[Lacey]] with his Sableye, but lost the battle as well as failing her Pokémon knowledge quizzes. As a result of this loss, he went along to study Pokémon features and behavior to get better knowledge, struggling along the way. After seeing [[Drayton]] with his Dragonite, Ult opened up to Lacey about his own Dragonite and how his father gave it to him, with both Trainers bonding over their respective parents. After being attacked by an Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}}, Ult followed Lacey's advice about observing Pokémon behavior in battle, working well with his Dragonite to defeat it. This victory resulted in Ult growing closer to his Pokémon as a result.

In [[HZ124]], Ult, Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio infiltrated the [[Explorers HQ]] to rescue the remaining Six Heroes. Ult and Roy went up to the roof, where they lured out some Explorers Trainers as a distraction. Once their opponents were defeated, Ult and Roy headed down to meet with the others. All five entered the building, where they were led into a trap by Spinel and forced to battle the Super Strong Sphere-affected Six Heroes once again.

In [[HZ125]], Ult used Dragonite to battle Gouging Fire, but struggled against an opponent he knew nothing about. Remembering what Lacey taught him, Ult tried using his [[Pokédex]] to find information on his opponent, only for it to have nothing on a [[Paradox Pokémon]]. He looked up what moves Dragonite knew, and strategically used Dragonite's {{m|Twister}} to send Gouging Fire's {{m|Ancient Power}} attack back at it, overwhelming and defeating it. Eventually, all five of the Six Heroes were defeated and cured of the Laquium's effects by Pagogo's power. Ult and the others escaped the building, after which the Six Heroes left, promising to meet their friends again in Laqua. Unbeknownst to Ult and his friends, Spinel recorded their encounter and manipulated the events to make the Rising Volt Tacklers appear as the villains. He used this to forced the Rising Volt Tacklers into hiding from the public and advertise the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ127]], in order to prepare for their upcoming final battle with the Explorers, Ult, Liko, Roy, and Dot decided to get stronger by training with their friends. Due to a lack of a fourth person to battle, Ult was paired with [[Hassel]] and used Dragonite to battle the latter's {{p|Baxcalibur}}. Despite putting up a good fight, Ult failed to notice Hassel's tactics which left Dragonite trapped and frozen in ice. Dragonite was then defeated by a super effective {{m|Glaive Rush}}. Afterward, Hassel noted that Ult reminded him of someone he once knew, much to Ult's confusion.

In [[HZ129]], Ult, Roy, and Liko traveled back to the Dragon's Den and reunited with Team Dragon Rampage. Team Dragon Rampage recognized Ult's Dragonite as originally belonging to the famous adventurer, {{OBP|Salt|Horizons}}, revealing that he was Ult's father. They met with the Black Rayquaza, who was restored to full strength with the meteorite Friede gave to Roy. Rayquaza agreed to help the Rising Volt Tacklers put an end to the Laquium threat and with Pagogo's help, {{Terastal}}lized into a pure {{type|Dragon}}. Ult and Roy teamed up to take on Rayquaza, but its overwhelming strength slowly whittled their available Pokémon down, leaving only Roy's {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} remaining. Roy defeated Rayquaza, who accepted him as its new Trainer and allowed him to catch it. Although disappointed by his failure, Ult happily praised Roy for achieving his dream. Rayquaza then left to meet with the other Six Heroes in preparation for the final battle at Laqua.

In [[HZ133]], the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived at Mount Pericarp. Ult, Roy, and Friede went ahead by air to lead Coral and Sidian away, allowing Liko and the others to head to the summit unopposed. Once they landed in a different location, Ult, Roy, and Friede teamed up to face Coral, Sidian, and Chalce, who revealed that they also possessed the ability to wield Mega Evolution. In the [[HZ134|following episode]], the Explorers were eventually defeated, with Sidian admitting that repeated usage of Strong Spheres led to the bonds with their Pokémon weakening. Later, Ult's group reunited with Liko and the others on the summit, where they were greeted by Spinel, Rubina, and Indi.

==Character==
[[File:Ult and Black Rayquaza.png|250px|thumb|Ult and the Black Rayquaza]]
Ult is [[Roy]]'s self-proclaimed spirited rival, constantly seeking a battle. He's quick with a snarky comment and easily frustrated, especially when Roy leaves him behind. Despite his arrogant demeanor and sharp tongue, Ult is actually a skilled Trainer with a strong connection to his Pokémon, enabling them to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]], as well as being good with battle tactics, as seen when battling [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] on even footing without using Mega Evolution. He can also be surprisingly supportive, encouraging Roy to overcome his fears and fight for his ambitions. Driven by their shared goal of catching the [[Black Rayquaza]], Ult's impulsive pursuit often leads him into trouble, as seen when he angered a flock of {{p|Dodrio}} and {{p|Fearow}} by trespassing, and also leads to him persistently pursuing Roy to the latter's displeasure. These traits lead to his relationship with Roy being tenuous, as the latter sees him as a nuisance and a liability who will only get in his way and generally doesn't want to put up with him and his over-the-top behavior, always taking any opportunity to escape from his persistent presence. Despite this, Ult does get along with Roy and considers him a close friend. As time passed, Ult's friendship with Roy would steadily grow, as their arguments have toned down and are able to tolerate each other.
[[File:Diana and Ult.png|250px|thumb|left|Ult and Diana]]
Ult is shown to be shy and easily flustered around people, having a hard time interacting with anyone as a result, but is comfortable around Pokémon. Although he can come out of his shell around men after he gets to know them, Ult mostly shows his shy side around women, as seen with [[Emma]] and [[Liko]]. His ineptitude at interacting with girls is displayed when Ult initially mistook [[Dot]] for a boy until [[Murdock]] explained that she is his niece, which caused Ult to freak out because he briefly held her hand before finding out. However, after the events in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]'', Ult became comfortable around Liko and developed an admiration for her compassion for Pokémon, even seeing her as a very good friend. Ult also became friends with Dot and gets along well with her, only clashing with her [[HZ128|once]]. During the events in ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'' and ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Ult came to respect [[Mollie]], as she didn't tell their teammates about him running away and gave him some advice when he returned. Also, Ult quickly befriended [[Diana]], Liko's grandmother, after finding out that she used the [[Brave Olivine]]'s observation deck as a room as well. All of these interactions show that his kind nature can effectively overtake his shyness towards women once a friendship or connection has been established with them. Although his relationship with Emma seems complicated, Ult does respect her and consider her family, as she took him in and taught him how to read and write.
[[File:Dot Liko Roy Ult.png|thumb|250px|Ult and his friends]]
At first, Ult had a hard time interacting with the older members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], due to not knowing them well and not spending time around people. However, after getting to know the older members, Ult comes to see them as his friends and is on good terms with them. Although, Ult mostly hangs out Roy, Liko, and Dot, as his strong friendship with them is part of the reason he [[HZ100|decided to join]] the Rising Volt Tacklers. As time passed, Ult comes to enjoy being a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers and spends every chance he could to bond with his teammates. Upon meeting [[Friede]] formally in [[HZ122]] and hearing his story as to how he went to space, Ult started to admire him greatly, even going to the point of calling him "Master Friede". Ult is also impressed that Friede can use Mega Evolution with two of his Pokémon like he can with his partners. In addition, Ult decided that he wanted to be just like Friede someday, which has Roy, [[Orla]], Mollie, Liko, and Dot worried, due to the latter's tendencies to forget to give important details. Ult is even impressed with [[Wy-Yes]]'s accomplish when he meets him in [[HZ131]]. Through his friendship with his teammates, Ult easily trusts their allies and friends, such as [[Amethio]]. Ult even comes to enjoy the freedom of flying the open sky with his friends and teammates.

Ult has changed for the better during his time as a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers, but his tendency of wanting to battle and his enthusiasm has remained. He has also learned to be a team player and that true strength comes from protecting others, especially his friends. In addition, Ult has come to understand that he can't do everything alone and he can relay on his friends for help. Ult is even mellowing out, becoming less arrogant, and to not rush into things, as seen in [[HZ119]] and [[HZ120]]. His social skills has shown improvement and is overcoming his shyness around people by interacting with them more. He is also able to speak his mind with those around him without getting too upset. In addition, Ult has shown to be aware of his flaws and is determined to not only correct them, but to rise above them all.

Ult deep down prefers to battle all out with his Pokémon and is a kind person at heart, and seemingly has an effective moral code, disgusted by the use of [[Laquium]] in battle and helping Roy and Liko battle the [[Explorers]] without hesitation. This is also shown when Ult tells the Black Rayquaza to get better soon, as he only wanted to battle it at full strength. He ends up getting his wish to battle the Black Rayquaza at full strength in [[HZ129]]. Ult's good heart mainly shines through for his compassion and passion for Pokémon, although his adventures with his friends and teammates has brought that part of himself out further for people. He even means well and would do what he could to help his friends whenever they needed it.

He also has a strong sense of justice and dislike those who mistreat Pokémon, such as the Explorers and Pokémon hunters. Ult even becomes determined to stop anyone who would hurt Pokémon, especially the Explorers. In addition, Ult can't stand see any Pokémon trap in cages, as he got angry with himself for not doing something when he saw two of [[Lucius]]'s [[Six Heroes|remaining Pokémon]] {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}} and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} trapped in boxes at the Explorers base in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', but is [[HZ108|assured by his friends that his information]] is important for their mission in rescuing the remaining heroes. Ult has shown good intuition and is able to see through the Explorers lies, as seen in ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'' and [[HZ125]], due to not only seeing them for who they truly are, but also because of his friends and teammates stories about them.

Similar to Roy, Ult has shown to be rather gluttonous, which has caused him trouble before, like when he [[HZ101|tried to eat all]] of the food in [[Naranja Academy]] despite it not being for him. Ult also enjoys Murodck's food, especially his sweets. As shown in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'' and ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]'', Ult suffers from a form of motion sickness, causing him to feel unwell when riding certain vehicles such as buses or boats including the Brave Olivine. Because of this, he feels more comfortable sleeping in the Brave Olivine's observation room where he can see the sky outside. Although, Ult seems to have gotten over his motion sickness for flying on the Brave Olivine, as travling with his friends and teammates around the airship helps ease him. Ult isn't afraid to try new things, as shown in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', when he decided to give surfing a try. He has even taken an interest of going into space after watching [[Ludlow]]'s Guy Silver's [[HZ121|space film]] and through Friede's experiences.

While Ult puts up a strong front, he can be intimidated by stronger opponents, as seen in ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'' where his Sableye was overpowered by [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] under the influence of a [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere]]. After losing to five of the Six Heroes in the [[HZ111|next episode]], Ult became depressed, but quickly shakes it off and became motivated to get stronger in order to help them. Ult has also shown an emotional side, as seen in [[HZ129]] when he breaks down in tears that he didn't catch the Black Rayquaza. However, Ult easily cheered up and with humility accepted that the Sky High Pokémon picked Roy to be its Trainer fair and square. Ult's acceptances in not catching the Black Rayquaza demonstrates his growth as a person and Trainer.
[[File:Emma and Ult.png|250px|left|thumb|Ult and [[Emma]]]]
Prior to the events of the series, Ult was given a {{p|Dragonite}} in a [[Dusk Ball]] by [[Salt (Horizons)|his father]]. As the time passed, however, Dragonite seemed unwilling to come out, which Ult may have taken as a sign that it did not recognize his strength. Since then, his goal was to become stronger in order to win its approval. It was once he displayed willingness to fight for others when Dragonite reacted and finally appeared before him. Despite this progress, Ult was still unsure if Dragonite truly approved of him, so he made it his goal to become the strongest in order to protect everyone. Since then, Dragonite has obediently come out of its Ball when asked, however, it has a [[Disobedience|tendency]] to act without its Trainer's commands. However, during the events in [[HZ117]], Ult and Dragonite start to work out their issues, which has them becoming on better terms.

Back in [[Kalos]] when he and Roy had their first battle with each other, Ult is shown to be impatient and reckless in battling as he continously told his Sableye to use Power Gem repeatedly not noticing it's getting overwhelmed by overusing the attack ultimately causing them to lost. After some advice from [[Master Mayonnaise]] and a battle with [[Count Hoisin]] and [[Shōyu]], he was able to battle effectively with his Sableye and trusts it more. However, he can still be prone to comedic outburst as observed in [[HZ116]] when he refuses to accept [[Lacey]]'s advice to observe a Pokémon first before approaching and battling, and in the [[HZ117|next episode]] constantly getting frustrated at getting all answers wrong in her quiz, while his Sableye takes damage from her {{p|Excadrill}}. Ult does eventually take Lacey's advice, as he used it to battle an Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}}. Ult even used his [[Pokédex]] to help him in his time of need, as seen in [[HZ125]]. He also learned to develop new battling styles to help his Pokémon, as seen in [[HZ132]], when he worked on improving his Sableye's defense by using its giant gem in its Mega Evolved form to protect itself and those around it. In addition, Ult has been using the terrain to his advantage during a battle, as shown in [[HZ134]].

==Pokémon==
[[File:Ult party.png|thumb|250px|Ult and his Pokémon]]
Ult's team consists Pokémon who can use [[Mega Evolution]]. Both of Ult's Pokémon are strong battlers, as they have helped their Trainer out of a tough jam.

This listing is of Ult's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
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===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ult
|pkmn=Sableye
|mega=yes
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|img=Ult Sableye.png
|img2=Ult Mega Sableye.png
|cap2=Ult's Mega Sableye
|epnum=HZ090
|epname=Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)
|vajp=Ayane Sakura
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|vaennote=<ref>[https://x.com/billsvoice/status/2015420396124934432 Bill Rogers twitter].</ref>
|desc={{p|Sableye}} is Ult's main partner. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into a Mega Sableye.

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', Sableye Mega Evolved in order to help [[Roy]]'s Pokémon defeat a [[Laquium]]-enhanced {{p|Slaking}}. In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Sableye was used to assist Roy and [[Liko]]'s Pokémon in battling two Laquium-enhanced {{p|Steelix}} by Mega Evolving. Sableye has also shown interest in eating [[Pagogo]], likely due to its crystalline body.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Sableye battled [[Coral]]'s {{p|Glalie}}, with Sableye dominating the battle despite its opponent's use of Laquium. Glalie ended up using {{m|Self-Destruct}}, causing its own defeat and allowing Ult, Liko, and Roy to escape.

In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Ult and Sableye were captured by [[Spinel]] and the Explorers at an [[Explorers base]]. After being saved by its Trainer, Sableye fled to meet Roy, who guided it there. Once there, Sableye battled with Roy's other Pokémon against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s Pokémon, and when all seemed lost, the group was saved by Ult's Dragonite, which used Mega Evolution for the first time under Ult's command.

In [[HZ117]], it was used to battle [[Lacey]]'s {{p|Excadrill}}, and was defeated.

In [[HZ124]], Sableye teamed up with Captain Pikachu and Roy's Lucario to help Ult, Roy, [[Amethio]], and the girls mission to save the remaining Six Heroes from the Explorers, as they battle the grunts. Despite the three defeating the grunts, Sableye came in no shape to continue the mission.

In [[HZ133]], Sableye Mega Evolved alongside Roy's Lucario and Instructor {{p|Starmie}} to battle against the Explorers Admin's Mega Evolved Pokemon. Sableye and Starmie focused on Aerodactyl and Glalie while Lucario focused on fighting Medicham.

Sableye's known moves are {{m|Power Gem}}, {{m|Throat Chop}}, {{m|Confuse Ray}}, and {{m|Shadow Sneak}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ult
|pkmn=Dragonite
|mega=yes
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Ult Dragonite.png
|img2=Ult Mega Dragonite.png
|cap2=Ult's Mega Dragonite
|epnum=HZ106
|epname=The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open
|vajp=Kohsuke Tanabe
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} is Ult's second known Pokémon. It was given to him by [[Salt (Horizons)|his father]] and is kept in a [[Dusk Ball]]. It seems to only appear when Ult needs its help to protect others. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into a Mega Dragonite.

For a long time, Dragonite seemed unwilling to come out of its Dusk Ball, resulting in Ult forgetting the identity of the Pokémon inside.

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', reacting with Ult's willingness to fight for others, Dragonite appeared before him for the first time and quickly defeated [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Darmanitan}}. In the [[HZ107|next episode]], when Ult called for its strength in order to protect the ones he cares about, Dragonite appeared once again. This time, it Mega Evolved, allowing it to overpower the opposing {{p|Rabsca}}'s {{m|Gravity}} and defeat them. Alongside [[Roy]]'s Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, it defeated the Explorers duo's {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}} Darmanitan.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Dragonite was used was used alongside the rest of Ult, [[Liko]], and [[Roy]]'s Pokémon to battle against five of the [[Six Heroes]], who were under the influence of the [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Spheres]]. Together, they stalled for time to allow [[Pagogo]] to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite its efforts, Dragonite gets knocked out by [[Coral]]'s {{p|Glalie}}'s Laquium-afflicted {{m|Self-Destruct}}.

In [[HZ125]], Dragonite was used to battle [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]]. Desptie struggling at first, Dragonite was able to defeat Gouging Fire after Mega Evolving and using {{m|Twister}} to send it crashing into its cage.

Dragonite's known moves are {{m|Dragon Rush}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Twister}}.}}

===Traveling with===
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|{{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Ult Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
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|}



==Other outfits==
===Swimwear===
* In ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', Ult wore dark blue swim trunks patterned with a purple {{p|Rayquaza}} and a pair of swimming goggles with a purple band.

===Images===
<gallery widths="200">
Ult swimsuit.png|Ult's swimsuit
</gallery>

==Voice actors==
{{vatable
| color = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| bordercolor = {{black color dark}}
| ja = 藤原夏海 ''[[Natsumi Fujiwara]]''
| en = [[Laura Stahl]]
| he = יובל בינדר ''Yuval Binder''
| nl = Veerle Burmeister
| fr_eu = Émilie Guillaume
| pt_br = Wirley Contaifer
| es_la = Marysol Lobo
| pl = Szymon Karbowy
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Ult anime 3.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Ult and Sableye Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Ult Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Ult Mega Voltage Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
|-
| colspan="2" | Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|}

===Other===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{Legends Z-A color dark}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pocket Monsters Mega Voltage Scoop Book.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pocket Monsters Mega Voltage Scoop Book Liko Roy Ult.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Ult Team Mega Voltage.png|x200px]]
|-
| colspan="1" |''CoroCoro Comic'' April 2025
| colspan="1" |''CoroCoro Comic'' April 2025
| colspan="1" |''CoroCoro Comic'' April 2025
|}

===Eyecatch===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{Legends Z-A color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Ult Sableye.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Ult Sableye Dragonite.png|x150px]]
|}

==Trivia==
* Ult's catchphrase is "Mega".
* Ult was first revealed in the April 2025 issue of ''[[CoroCoro|CoroCoro Comic]]'' magazine (released March 14, 2025), and later in a [https://youtu.be/FEuWFupIma4 trailer] aired after [[HZ088]].
* Ult is the only younger member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] who:
** Doesn't own a Pokémon introduced in [[Generation IX]].
** Doesn't have access to {{Tera}}stallization.
** Owns a [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].
** Only has two Pokémon in his [[Party|team]].
** Doesn't have Pokémon of the same type.
** Keeps a Pokémon in a non-standard [[Poké Ball]], i.e. a [[Dusk Ball]].
* Ult is the first original character in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to have [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] more than one Pokémon. He is also the second character overall in the animated series to have done so, after [[Gurkinn]].
** He is also the first to Mega Evolve multiple Pokémon within a single [[series]].
* As revealed in [[HZ129]], according to rumors that [[Team Dragon Rampage]] have heard, Ult has a heart-shaped mole on his butt. Although it wasn't seen, Ult's Sableye confirms its existence.
* In the Japanese version, Ult uses the pronoun "'''{{tt|俺様|おれさま}}''' (''ore-sama'')" meaning "my esteemed self" or "Mr. I", a highly informal way of referring to oneself, often used by fictional characters to express arrogance or self-importance.
* When Mega Evolving his Pokémon, Ult uses the phrase "Break through with outrageous power!" (Japanese: '''トンデモパワーで全開突破ァ！！''' ''Break through with outrageous power!!'').

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{black color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{dark color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{dark color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{dark color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ウルト ''Uruto''
| From ウルトラ ''urutora'' (ultra) or ''ultimate''
|-
| English, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Ult
| From ''ultra''
|-
| German
| Ulf
| Similar to his English name and from the Norse masculine name ''{{wp|Ulf}}''
|-
| European Spanish
| Unai
| Similar to his English name and from the Basque masculine name ''{{wp|Unai (name)|Unai}}''
|-
| Korean
| 울트 ''Ult''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 烏魯特 ''Wūlǔtè''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 烏魯特 ''Wūlóuhdahk''
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles ==
* [[:Category:Episodes focusing on Ult|Episodes focusing on Ult]]
* [[a:Category:Ult|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Captain Pikachu

2026-04-21T21:50:23Z

GougingFire: /* Personality and characteristics */

{{samename|TCG card of the same name|Captain Pikachu (Pokémon Center promo)}}
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|image=[[File:Roy Captain Pikachu.png|250px]]
|caption=Captain Pikachu with Friede's goggles
|gender=Male<ref>Confirmed via [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].</ref>
|ability={{a|Lightning Rod}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]''</ref>
|tera={{t|Flying}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ121]].</ref>
|location=[[Paldea]]<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''</ref>
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'''Captain Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''キャプテンピカチュウ''' ''Captain Pikachu''), simply referred to as '''Cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップ''' ''Cap''), is [[Friede]]'s partner Pokémon and his second known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He sits in the chair on the bridge of the [[Brave Olivine]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' ship, and is responsible for navigating it when Friede is not present. He is also co-leader of the Pokémon who belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the Brave Olivine. Captain Pikachu is almost always seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] his {{i|Poké Ball}}. He is a founding member of the Rising Volt Tacklers, which is named after his {{m|Volt Tackle|signature move}}.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
As revealed in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', Captain Pikachu was living in the [[Paldea]] region, but dreamt of flying and kept trying to do so using his {{m|Volt Tackle}}. One day, Pikachu met [[Friede]], who offered his friendship, but Pikachu didn't accept it. However, Pikachu changed his mind when Friede offered food and help in making his dream come true. After being able to fly successfully, Captain Pikachu accepted Friede's request to be his partner and was caught. Captain Pikachu's dream of flying using Volt Tackle inspired Friede to approach [[Ludlow]] and [[Orla]] about constructing the [[Brave Olivine]] and forming the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to fly around and explore the world, with Captain Pikachu being one of its founding members. Later, Captain Pikachu would meet [[Murdock]], [[Wy-Yes]], and [[Mollie]] as they joined the Rising Volt Tacklers. Sometime after Wy-Yes left to become a journalist, Captain Pikachu met Murdock's niece, [[Dot]], as she joined the team.

====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Friede and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu and Friede]]
=====With Friede=====
In ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', Friede used Captain Pikachu to battle against [[Amethio]] after he and [[Explorers|his group]] had boarded the [[Brave Olivine]] to coerce [[Liko]] to come with them. He battled against {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}, but the battle was ultimately halted by Liko, who felt responsible for all the trouble happening around her. In the [[HZ003|next episode]], he once went up against Amethio's Ceruledge. This time, however, it was merely a distraction so that Liko could sneak around the Explorers' hideout for the moment and find her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, who had been taken hostage by the group. Once they reunited, the battle ended with Friede and Captain Pikachu making their escape.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Captain Pikachu partook in a training battle against [[Roy]] and Liko, going up against {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} and Sprigatito. By using {{m|Double Team}}, Captain Pikachu avoided getting hit as his opponents attacked his duplicates, tiring themselves out in the process until they became unable to battle.

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Captain Pikachu battled against a {{OBP|Trainer|HZ016}}'s {{p|Bisharp}} aboard a ferry. He and Friede were looking for [[Spinel]] and Liko's pendant when this Trainer recognized and challenged them. Despite this, the two Rising Volt Tacklers did not take long to figure out that this Trainer and the one they were looking for were not one in the same, and Captain Pikachu finished off his opponent quickly.

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Captain Pikachu participated in a battle against the Explorers. However, when a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball appeared, Captain Pikachu battled it, but got injured. Fortunately, Captain Pikachu was rescued by Liko and Roy and left the [[Galar Mine]] in order for him to recover, while his Trainer and Charizard stayed behind to battle the Explorers. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Captain Pikachu meet up with Friede at the [[Motostoke]] [[Pokémon Center]], after recovering from his battle with Moltres. Captain Pikachu then battled Moltres again in order to calm it down, which they were able to do and the Legendary Pokémon return it to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Friede Charizard and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Captain Pikachu and {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Captain Pikachu stayed behind to guard the Brave Olivine while his Trainer, Liko, and Roy went to an [[ancient castle]] in [[Hammerlocke]]. In the [[HZ025|following episode]], he and the rest of the group arrived at the castle after Friede called upon them. Cap briefly battled [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}} and set off [[Coral]]'s fury, which resulted in her commanding her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. He and his Trainer managed to barely escape the explosion and reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Captain Pikachu noticed an odd Pokémon, as he saw a strange purple liquid on the battlefield during his training with Roy's Fuecoco and Liko's Sprigatito. Later, Captain Pikachu found the Pokémon and discovered it to be a wild {{p|Polteageist}}. Hearing that Polteageist wanted to battle {{p|Shuckle}}, Captain Pikachu let them and invited some of the other Pokémon, including [[Murdock's Rockruff]] and {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}}, to watch. However, the battle was called off, but Captain Pikachu and his friends welcomed Polteageist to the group, as they were joined by Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and [[Dot's Quaxly]] in the celebration.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Captain Pikachu fought against Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} after getting trapped in a tower with him. By allowing Umbreon to send Cap crashing into a wall and then hitting the wall with {{m|Volt Tackle}}, Cap was able to create an opening that allowed Friede to escape.

In ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', Captain Pikachu was used in a battle against [[Carmine]]'s {{p|Sinistcha}}, winning the battle without much difficulty.

In ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]'', Captain Pikachu was used alongside Charizard to fend off a pack of {{p|Houndoom}} and {{p|Houndour}} impeding the group's search for [[Lucius's Kleavor]].
[[File:Captain Pikachu Lightning Rod.png|thumb|250px|left|{{a|Lightning Rod}} activated]]
In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', Captain Pikachu teamed up with {{p|Floragato}}, {{p|Crocalor}}, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} in order to battle an {{p|Entei}} the Rising Volt Tacklers believed to be one of the Six Heroes. Using his speed and agility, Captain Pikachu kept the other Pokémon protected from Entei's powerful attacks. Although everyone managed to prove their strength to Entei, neither Pagogo nor the other Heroes resonated with it, confirming that Entei was not the one that belonged to Lucius.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Captain Pikachu battled [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] and was able to help the rest of the younger members' Pokémon pass its trial, eventually earning Gouging Fire's trust. In the [[HZ082|next episode]], Captain Pikachu joined the fight against Black Rayquaza, holding his own against the Legendary Pokemon and even managing to singlehandedly land a direct hit with Volt Tackle, but he was ultimately defeated by {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Captain Pikachu partnered with Charizard in a [[Double Battle]] against Spinel's Umbreon and {{p|Beheeyem}}. After Pikachu revealed his {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Hidden Ability]], Spinel had his Beheeyem use {{m|Skill Swap}} to acquire it, effectively rendering Pikachu's damage-dealing moves useless; in the process, Pikachu received {{a|Telepathy}}. Knowing Lightning Rod would have Beheeyem teleporting in front of incoming {{type|Electric}} moves, Friede was able to create a plan: Pikachu targeted Umbreon with a Thunder Punch, luring Beheeyem into getting near, while Charizard {{Tera}}stallized and unleashed a {{type|Dark}} {{m|Tera Blast}} in their direction, which knocked out Beheeyem and left Umbreon barely standing. Due to Telepathy's effect, Pikachu was able to dodge its ally's attack and soon finished off the remaining opponent with a Volt Tackle. However, the battle left Friede's Pokémon exhausted, and in the [[HZ087|next episode]], the two weakened Pokémon went berserk due to the [[Laquium]]'s mist and attacked each other, knocking each other out and forcing Friede to [[recall]] them.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Captain Pikachu, Friede, and Charizard were caught in a heavy gust of wind as they were trying get aboard the Brave Olivine. At the last moment, Friede managed to get Cap to safety before he and Charizard were blown off the airship. Captain Pikachu and the others eventually returned to Mount Pericarp to look for Friede, only to find that Exceed had the area blocked off. With Spinel framing Laqua's destruction on the Rising Volt Tacklers, the group decided to lay low and go their separate ways. One year later, it was revealed that Cap, now wearing Friede's goggles, was being taken care of by Roy.

=====Traveling with Roy=====
[[File:Captain Pikachu and Roy.png|250px|thumb|Captain Pikachu and Roy]]
As revealed in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]'', Captain Pikachu accompanied Roy to his travels to [[Lumiose City]] in the [[Kalos]] region to learn about [[Mega Evolution]], and occasionally engaged in battle whenever Roy required him to, but mostly remained on the sidelines to allow Roy and his Pokémon to undergo their much-desired training.

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', Captain Pikachu battled alongside Roy and [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}} against a {{p|Slaking}} affected by Laquium.

In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Captain Pikachu discovered that [[Friede]] and {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} were still alive, and soon joined the other [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] in celebrating with renewed hope.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Captain Pikachu was used alongside the rest of Roy, Liko, and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon to battle against five of the Six Heroes, who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite its efforts, Captian Pikachu gets knocked out by Gouging Fire when he attempted to protect Ult from the Paradox Pokémon.

In [[HZ121]], Captain Pikachu watched as the Rising Volt Tacklers worked together to stop Friede's spaceship from crash-landing on the ground after its parachute system failed. They failed, however, and just as the spaceship started to fall towards the ground, Captain Pikachu desperately rushed towards it with Volt Tackle in an attempt to catch it, but fell short of reaching it. Thankfully, Pagogo fired off a [[Terastal energy]] sphere towards Captain Pikachu that allowed him to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Flying}} [[type]], which in turn allowed him to fly towards Friede and catch the spaceship with his hands. With Roy's help, Captain Pikachu redirected the spaceship right into the Brave Olivine's invisible barrier. After Friede reunited with his friends, Captain Pikachu ran towards him with Volt Tackle, smashing him against the invisible barrier. With tears in his eyes, Cap reunited with his {{pkmn|Trainer}} after over a year. When Friede [[HZ122|revealed]] that he needed to return to [[Hoenn]] to finish his prior business, he left Captain Pikachu under Roy's care again.

In [[HZ124]], Captain Pikachu teamed up with Roy's Lucario and Ult's Sableye to help Roy, Ult, [[Amethio]], and the girls mission to save the reamning Six Heroes from the Explorers, as they battle the grunts. Despite the three defeating the grunts, Captain Pikachu came in no shape to continue the mission, as he watched their efforts, even into the [[HZ125|next episode]].

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Captain Pikachu allergy.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu's "allergy" to being called cute]]
Captain Pikachu is often seen with [[Friede]] and shares a close bond with him. However, the two can disagree at times, which has led them to clash and butt heads with each other. Despite this, Captain Pikachu and Friede trust each other enough to know their intentions, as they would devise a plan, even though they would sometimes ad lib the plan. His closeness with Friede is shown again in [[HZ121]], when he used {{m|Volt Tackle}} on him and sent him crashing into the Brave Olivine's barrier, and almost cried with tears in his eyes seeing his trainer as Friede apologized to Cap for leaving him all alone, a complete contrast to his usual composed and mature demeanor. In addition to Friede, Captain Pikachu seems to be great friends with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, as he enjoys hanging out with it and would usually train with it whenever they could. Ever since he had been placed in [[Roy]]'s care, the Electric Mouse Pokémon has become close to him as well. Like Friede, Captain Pikachu is especially fond of Liko and Roy, often praising them and their Pokémon when they achieve a certain goal.
[[File:Captain Pikachu crying.png|thumb|250px|Captain Pikachu crying upon seeing Friede again for the first time in over a year]]
Captain Pikachu is shown to be diligent and responsible, as he seems to take his position of captain seriously, being easily distinguished from the rest of his {{p|Pikachu|species}} for wearing a captain's beret outside of battles. Captain Pikachu is also intelligent and powerful, and has been shown to battle on equal terms with [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] several times. In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', his intelligence was at full display, as Captain Pikachu managed to figure out from the battle style alone that his opponent was not the one he and Friede were looking for. Pikachu has also been shown to be independent, capable of battling competently without the need of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s commands. In his time with Roy, Pikachu had no problem listening to his temporary caretaker's commands, and proved to be reliable backup to Roy's Pokémon when fighting strong [[wild Pokémon]], such as ones afflicted by [[Laquium]]. Compared to other Pikachu like [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, Captain Pikachu prefers using [[Physical move|physical]] {{t|Electric}} [[move]]s like {{m|Volt Tackle}} and fighting at close range. When cooperating with others, Pikachu is shown to be selfless and willing to shield his partners from harm, as shown in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'' when he took a direct hit from a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Entei}}'s {{m|Sacred Fire}} to protect [[Roy's Crocalor]]. In the same battle, Captain Pikachu was shown to have above-average stamina for his species, being able to withstand a {{status|burn}} from Sacred Fire and keep fighting.

As co-leader of both the Pokémon that belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the [[Brave Olivine]], Captain Pikachu usually keeps things in order with both groups. Captain Pikachu has been shown to be friendly with both people and Pokémon, and he is welcoming to new members, as shown in ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', when he, along with the Pokémon living on the Brave Olivine and some of his Trainer's teammates' Pokémon, welcomed a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Polteageist}} to the group. In addition, Captain Pikachu is protective of the airship, as seen in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', when he attacked Roy after he caught him sneaking around it. With Friede absent, Captain Pikachu has served as a more mature voice of reason among the group, sometimes helping to calm tempers in an argument.

Captain Pikachu is characterized by usually wearing a sassy expression on his face, and has a habit of standing on his tail, especially when he is sitting on the chair at the captain's deck. As revealed in ''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]'', Captain Pikachu has a kind of "allergy" when he is called "cute" or when this characteristic is noticed, he starts sneezing and ends up losing focus on what he was doing. Despite his usual serious demeanor, Captain Pikachu does enjoys having fun and doing various activities with his friends, such as surfing with [[Murdock]] in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]''.

Captain Pikachu also displayed great physical strength when he was able to lift Friede's spaceship with his new Tera Flying typing and managed to land it within the Brave Olivine's Force Field on the Battlefield, showing Captain Pikachu's strength is beyond that of a normal Pikachu. Captain Pikachu had a dream of flying, having used Volt Tackle to get up to the sky everyday [[HZ018|prior]] to meeting Friede and enjoys looking out on the Brave Olivine.

===Appearance===
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|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Pikachu ({{color2|000|Flying (type)|Flying}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Captain Pikachu Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

====Moves improvised====
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|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Captain Pikachu Rising Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': '''Rising Volt Tackle''' (Japanese: '''ライジングボルテッカー''' ''Rising Volteccer'') While using {{m|Volt Tackle}}, Captain Pikachu rapidly runs in a circle, creating a thundercloud-like vortex that rises upward. He and any allies can ride the vortex, allowing them to reach high altitudes. It can also be used to cushion another person's fall.
|}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%; color:#000"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Captain Pikachu anime.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Captain Pikachu Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Captain Pikachu anime 12.png|200px]]
|- class="blacklinks"
|Art of Captain Pikachu ([[HZ002]]—[[HZ089]]) from ''{{aniseries|HZ}}''
|Concept art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{aniseries|HZ}}''<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629070129874227202 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR), Feb 24, 2023]</ref>
|Art of Captain Pikachu ([[HZ090]] onwards) from ''{{aniseries|HZ}}''
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Captain Pikachu|Captain Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Eyecatch====
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
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====Other====
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| {{color2|000|Terapagos and Friends (SV-P Promo)}} Illus. Yamazaki Re
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Day#2024|Pokémon Day 2024}}
| First 100th Episode Special Illustration<ref>[https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1933471910626800109 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR), Jun 13, 2025]</ref>
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| Second 100th Episode Special Illustration <ref>[https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1936008625950278033 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR), Jun 20, 2025]</ref>
|{{color2|000|Pokémon 30th Anniversary}} artwork<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/2024796170078564814</ref>
|{{color2|000|Pokémon 30th Anniversary}} logo for the {{color2|000|Pokémon animated series}}<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/2024793653101859092</ref>
|}

== In the manga==
[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu HZM.png|170px|thumb|Captain Pikachu in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Captain Pikachu appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role he does in the animated series.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Volt Tackle|2=Double Team}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Volt Tackle|2=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZM02}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZM02}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZM02}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

=== Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
[[File:Captain Pikachu PMLT.png|thumb|150px|right|Captain Pikachu and Friede in Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
Captain Pikachu appears in the manga [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
{{-}}

==In the games==
[[File:Charizard 4-1-024.png|250px|thumb|Captain Pikachu on Friede's shoulder on Charizard's disk]]
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Captain Pikachu appears alongside Friede and his Charizard in the [[Charizard (4-1-024)]] disk.

===[[Pokémon GO]]===
From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time and April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, as part of Pokémon GO's ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event''<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series with a new event!]</ref><ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration-2025/ Tinkatink makes its smashing debut in the return of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event!]</ref>, which was based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those encountered in the animated series appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Pikachu wearing Cap's hat appearing in the wild, from Field Research tasks, and during surprise encounters. Additionally, from March 8, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., to March 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time, a special Captain Pikachu [[Timed Research]] event was held in Pokémon GO. After entering the code 'CAPTAINPIKACHU' in the Pokémon GO Web Store, players received quests that, upon completion, would guarantee an encounter with a Pikachu wearing Cap's hat.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Captain Pikachu [[File:GO0025Captain.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}{{-}}

==Names==
{{langtable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=キャプテンピカチュウ ''Captain Pikachu''
|zh_yue=船長Pikachu ''{{tt|Syùhnjéung|Captain}} Pikachu''
|zh_cmn=船長皮卡丘 / 船长皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Chuánzhǎng Píkǎqiū|Captain Pikachu}}''
|cs=Kapitán Pikachu
|da=Kaptajn Pikachu
|nl=Kapitein Pikachu
|fi=Kapteeni Pikachu
|fr=Capitaine Pikachu
|de=Flugkapitän Pikachu
|hi=कैप्टन पिकाचू ''Captain Pikachu''
|id=Kapten Pikachu
|it=Capitan Pikachu
|ko=캡틴 피카츄 ''Captain Pikachu''
|no=Kaptein Pikachu
|pl=Kapitan Pikachu
|pt=Capitão Pikachu
|es=Capitán Pikachu
|sv=Kapten Pikachu
|th=กัปตันพิคาชู ''Captain Pikachu''
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Captain Pikachu hat logo.jpg|thumb|100px|The logo on Captain Pikachu's hat]]
* The logo on Captain Pikachu's hat was trademarked by [[Nintendo]], [[Game Freak]], and [[Creatures, Inc.]] on March 6, 2023.<ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1801/TR/JP-2023-023266/40/en Reg.No.6738986 / Appl.No.2023-023266], Japan Platform for Patent Information</ref>
* When Captain Pikachu {{Tera}}stallizes, his hat acts as the base that holds the Tera Jewel, with the hexagonal crystal replacing the emblem on the front of his hat.
* Captain Pikachu having {{t|Flying}} as his {{Tera|Tera Type}} could be a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to the {{DL|List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Flying Terastal Pikachu}} distributed in commemoration of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}'s release.
{{-}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
{{animespecies|Pikachu}}
{{Rising Volt Tacklers}}
{{Friede's Pokémon|electric}}
{{Roy's Pokémon|electric}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|electric}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Friede's Pokémon|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Male characters (Pokémon)|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Nicknamed Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon GO characters]]

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Lucius's Kleavor

2026-04-20T19:22:09Z

GougingFire:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Bug
|type2=Rock
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Kleavor
|jtrainername=ルシアス
|jpokemonname=バサギリ
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Basagiri
|image=[[File:Lucius Kleavor.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Kleavor
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|tera={{t|Bug}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=[[Hisui]] (By [[Lucius]]) [[Tengu Mountain]] (By [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=0900
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ068
|epname=Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!
|catchepnum=HZ073
|catchepname=Kleavor the Solitary Warrior
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=[[Taku Yashiro]]
|enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]
}}
'''Lucius's Kleavor''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのバサギリ''' ''Lucius's Basagiri'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. It is a [[giant Pokémon]]. It is the fifth of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] have encountered on their journey, and the fourth one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, it is roaming the world.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius defending Kleavor.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lucius]] defending Kleavor from the villagers]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and battled {{p|Kleavor}} at an unknown [[Hisui]]an forest. It got tied up and taken in front of a mob of angry and scared villagers, who seemed ready to hurt it further if Lucius had not defended its actions. However, as it was freed, it swung its axes to hit Lucius, but ended up striking his {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} on the neck instead. Despite the attempted attack, Lucius explained to Kleavor about his journey to [[Laqua]] and invited it to join them, which it accepted before being {{pkmn2|caught}} in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, it became one of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "break down walls".

Finally having reached Laqua, the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Kleavor and its Ancient Poké Ball ending up in a [[Tengu Mountain|mountain]] in the land of [[Kitakami]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Perrin Kleavor photo.png|thumb|right|250px|Kleavor's clear sighting by [[Perrin]]]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from its Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Kleavor and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to it, asking it to find a worthy Trainer.

Kleavor was first mentioned in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', when [[Diana]] encouraged [[Liko]] to go after the Six Heroes.

Kleavor debuted at the very end of ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', albeit heavily shadowed, where it was briefly spotted by [[Perrin]] in the land of [[Kitakami]]. She managed to snap a picture of it, which she showed to [[Dot]] as the prize for having defeated her in ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]''. In the same episode, Kleavor briefly appeared in the shadows once again, observing [[Oni Mountain]] from a distance.

In ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]'', with Perrin's help, Liko, [[Roy]], Dot, and [[Friede]] started searching for Kleavor on [[Tengu Mountain]]. Using the clues provided by Perrin's photo, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were able to narrow down where Kleavor currently resided to a Dugtrio-shaped rock near the wetlands. Kleavor briefly appeared atop the landmark, but quickly vanished before being found.
[[File:HZ073.png|thumb|250px|left|Kleavor battling the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
Only in ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'' that it was clearly seen, as Kleavor appeared before the group. Immediately, Lapras came out of her Poké Ball and engaged in a brief battle against Kleavor, which was actually the way the two greeted each other. As Liko and Lapras tried to convince it to join them, Kleavor simply fled, intent on testing their strength first. It led them through a limestone cave behind a waterfall, where the group got separated: while Friede and Perrin were still inside, the young Rising Volt Tacklers happened upon a bamboo forest, where Kleavor challenged them. Kleavor held the advantage for most of the battle, being capable of taking {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}, {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} on at the same time by relying on more than one sense. Even after throwing off its focus and {{Tera}}stallizing, the three of them were not able to finish off Kleavor. Despite this, it still recognized Liko's strength, chose to be taken under her care, and returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|right|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Kleavor and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Kleavor was summoned from its Poké Ball by Pagogo to help the Rising Volt Tacklers by breaking some boulders and clearing the river for Lapras to navigate. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Kleavor and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Kleavor and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers at first, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. This time, Kleavor aimed directly at Pagogo, knocking out both it and {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}, who had jumped in to try and defend it. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite [[Amethio]] and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Kleavor was forced to battle against Liko. Eventually, it was defeated after [[Liko's Meowscarada]] tangled it in her invisible flower stems and unleashed a massive {{m|Magical Leaf}}. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Kleavor Terastallize into a {{t|Bug}} [[type]]. Finally free, Kleavor and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Kleavor arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Lucius and Kleavor.png|250px|thumb|Kleavor and Lucius]]
[[File:Lucius Kleavor and Lapras handshake.png|thumb|left|250px|Kleavor and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}]]
Kleavor initially distrusted humans due to being persecuted in the past, but after meeting and befriending [[Lucius]] it had a change of heart. It is a stubborn and aggressive Pokémon who normally chases out intruders in its territory which it marks by slicing up trees and rocks as a warning, deep down it still misses its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and longs to see its companions again. Kleavor and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} appear to have somewhat of a deeper connection within the [[Six Heroes]], as Lapras was the only one to react after Kleavor was found.

Kleavor is a skilled warrior and has been through many battles in its life as seen from its chipped armor, scars and hole in its right axe. It constantly trains itself in the wilderness to hone its fighting skills. Kleavor is an honorable Pokémon who respects those who put up a good fight and can empathize with people who are kind to Pokémon, as seen with [[Liko]].{{-}}

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{bug color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Kleavor ({{color2|000|Bug (type)|Bug}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Lucius Kleavor Super Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|bug|rock|Lucius Kleavor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=X-Scissor|2=Stone Axe}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=X-Scissor|2=Stone Axe}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Axe|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0900Kleavor HZ anime Six Heroes.png|200px]]
|-
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
|}

== In the manga==
=== Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Lucius Pokemon HZM.png|170px|thumb|Kleavor in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
Kleavor appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia ==
* Kleavor is the first Pokémon from [[Hisui]] to physically appear in the present day in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* Due to its intense training, unlike other depictions of {{p|Kleavor|its species}}, Kleavor's axes are heavily worn out.


==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Kleavor}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
*[[Pagogo]]

{{Lucius's Pokémon|bug|rock}}
{{Anime Pokémon|bug|rock}}

{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Lucius's Pokémon|Kleavor, Lucius's]]
[[Category:Giant Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

[[es:Kleavor de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Kleavor di Lucius]]

Lucius's Gouging Fire

2026-04-20T19:22:00Z

GougingFire:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Gouging Fire
|jtrainername=ルシアス
|jpokemonname=ウガツホムラ
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Ugatsuhomura
|image=[[File:Lucius Gouging Fire.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Gouging Fire
|gender=Gender unknown<ref name="gender Gouging Fire">{{p|Gouging Fire}} is a [[Gender unknown|gender-unknown]] Pokémon species.</ref>
|ability={{a|Protosynthesis}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]''.</ref>
|tera={{t|Rock}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=[[Area Zero]] (By [[Lucius]] and [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=1020
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ081
|epname=The Pillar of Fire
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=[[Kenta Miyake]]
|enva1=[[Dan Green]]
}}
'''Lucius's Gouging Fire''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのウガツホムラ''' ''Lucius's Ugatsuhomura''), previously referred to mistakenly as '''Lucius's Entei''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのエンテイ''' ''Lucius's Entei''), is a {{pkmn2|Paradox}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. It is the sixth and last of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountered on their journey, and the fifth one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, it is roaming the world.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius and Gouging Fire.png|left|250px|thumb|Gouging Fire and [[Lucius]]]]
At some point prior to {{Aniseries|HZ}}, like all [[Paradox Pokémon]], {{p|Gouging Fire}} arrived in [[Area Zero]] through unknown means from either the ancient past or an [[Pokémon multiverse|alternate timeline]]. 100 years ago, [[Lucius]] met and battled Gouging Fire in Area Zero before catching it in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, it became one of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "cover miles of ground". Due to Paradox Pokémon not being known at the time, it was mistaken with its modern-day counterpart, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Entei}}.

Finally having reached [[Laqua]], the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Gouging Fire and its Ancient Poké Ball ending up back in [[Paldea]]'s Area Zero.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Lucius Gouging Fire Protosynthesis.png|250px|thumb|{{a|Protosynthesis}} activated]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from its Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Gouging Fire and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to it, asking it to find a worthy Trainer. Gouging Fire, still mistaken with Entei, was first mentioned in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', when [[Diana]] encouraged [[Liko]] to go after the Six Heroes.

In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', following [[Siskel]]'s directions from the [[HZ077|previous episode]], Liko, [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Friede]] encountered Entei in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast and battled against it. Despite proving to be a very powerful opponent, they ultimately managed to strike back at it hard enough to gain its approval. However, Entei showed no reaction to Pagogo or the Six Heroes' Ancient Poké Balls. When a {{p|Raikou}} and a {{p|Suicune}} appeared nearby and Entei joined them, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] came to realize that this Entei wasn't one of the Six Heroes, but a [[wild Pokémon]] separate from them. Later, [[Briar]] contacted the Rising Volt Tacklers and informed them about sightings of {{p|Gouging Fire|a Pokémon resembling Entei}} within Area Zero.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
Gouging Fire properly debuted in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', where it appeared before Liko, Roy, Dot, Friede, and Briar after sensing Pagogo. Despite its appearance initially leaving the group wondering whether if it actually was the Entei of the Six Heroes, Pagogo still resonated with it, clearing their doubts away. Gouging Fire reunited with its teammates and showed interest in joining them, but only after testing the strength of Liko and her friends, which required them to retrieve Lucius's old belt from within its fur. The Paradox Pokémon had the advantage for most of the battle, mainly due to it being a mostly unknown species, forcing the Rising Volt Tacklers to figure out and learn about the nature of its [[type]]s, [[move]]s, and [[Ability]]. Eventually, Dot managed to find a way to lure Gouging Fire into a river in order to overcome its [[Type#Type effectiveness|natural resistance]] to {{type|Electric}} moves and allow [[Captain Pikachu]] to deal massive damage, which gave {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} the opportunity to grab the belt and pass Gouging Fire's test. Now under Liko's care, the five heroes, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Gouging Fire was summoned from its Poké Ball by Pagogo to save the Rising Volt Tacklers from a giant boulder rolling towards them. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Gouging Fire and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Gouging Fire and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite [[Amethio]] and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Gouging Fire was forced to battle against [[Ult]]. During the battle, it was revealed to have learned {{m|Ancient Power}}, which [[Rubina]] theorized could have awakened as an effect of the Super Strong Sphere, throwing Ult off, as he was not prepared to deal with a {{type|Rock}} [[move]]. Eventually, it was defeated after his {{p|Dragonite}} [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] and used its Ancient Power against itself by sending it back with a {{m|Twister}}. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Gouging Fire Terastallize into a Rock [[type]]. Finally free, Gouging Fire and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Gouging Fire arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all.

===Personality and characteristics===
Gouging Fire is a wise Pokémon that likes to test the strength and conviction of its {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, which it does by hiding its [[Ancient Poké Ball]] in its fur and challeging them to retrieve it. This challenge can be taken more playfully as well, as it used to do with [[Lucius]] in the past. Gouging Fire is a fierce, experienced, and powerful warrior, whose {{type|Fire}} [[move]]s are able to protect itself and attack at the same time, managing to overwhelm in battle even when outnumbered by its opponents.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Imagined as an {{pcolor|Entei|000}}
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Gouging Fire ({{color2|000|Rock (type)|Rock}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Lucius Entei.png|250px]]
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Lucius Gouging Fire Super Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|fire|dragon|Lucius Gouging Fire {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Burning Bulwark|1=Dragon Pulse|2=Fire Fang|3=Raging Fury|4=Ancient Power}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Burning Bulwark|1=Dragon Pulse|2=Fire Fang|3=Raging Fury|4=Ancient Power}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Burning Bulwark|HZ081|The Pillar of Fire}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Pulse|HZ081|The Pillar of Fire}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|HZ081|The Pillar of Fire}}
{{anmov|fire|Raging Fury|HZ081|The Pillar of Fire}}
{{anmov|rock|Ancient Power|HZ125|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lucius Pokemon HZM.png|120px|thumb|"Entei" in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Gouging Fire, still mistaken as an {{p|Entei}}, appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Despite [[Lucius]] and [[Rystal]] possessing a copy of [[Heath]]'s [[Scarlet Book]], which has information about {{p|Gouging Fire}}, they still confused it for a regular {{p|Entei}}.
* Gouging Fire is the only Pokémon owned by Lucius whose {{Tera|Tera Type}} does not match any of the Pokémon's standard types.

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Gouging Fire|Entei}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Pagogo]]

{{Lucius's Pokémon|fire|dragon}}
{{Anime Pokémon|fire|dragon}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}


[[Category:Lucius's Pokémon|Gouging Fire, Lucius's]]
[[Category:Paradox Pokémon (anime)]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

[[es:Flamariete de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Vampeaguzze di Lucius]]

Lucius's Moltres

2026-04-20T19:21:49Z

GougingFire:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Dark
|type2=Flying
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Moltres
|jtrainername=ルシアス‎
|jpokemonname=ファイヤー
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Fire
|image=[[File:Lucius Moltres.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Moltres
|gender=Gender unknown<ref name="gender Moltres">{{p|Moltres}} is a [[gender unknown]] Pokémon species.</ref>
|ability=Unknown
|tera={{t|Dark}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=Unknown (By [[Lucius]]) [[Galar Mine]] (By [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=0146G
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ022
|epname=Charge! Galar Mine!
|catchepnum=HZ023
|catchepname=Fiery Galarian Moltres
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=Unknown
|enva1=Unknown
}}
'''Lucius's Moltres''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのファイヤー''' ''Lucius's Fire'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. It is the third of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountered on their journey, and the second one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, it is roaming the world.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius meeting Moltres.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Lucius]] meeting Moltres]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and battled {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} at an unknown rocky area before catching it in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, it became one of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "soar through the skies".

Finally having reached [[Laqua]], the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Moltres and its Ancient Poké Ball ending up in [[Galar]].

According to a miner, Moltres arrived at the [[Galar Mine]] the morning prior to the events of ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]''. It was responsible for draining the energy of several workers there and leaving [[wild Pokémon]] frightened by its presence.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:HZ023.png|thumb|250px|Moltres battling the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from its Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Moltres and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to it, asking it to find a worthy Trainer.

Moltres debuted in ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', where it appeared before [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Captain Pikachu]], [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] at the Galar Mine. Having followed [[Kabu]]'s directions, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were expecting to find the [[Black Rayquaza]], but signs of it actually being another Pokémon were piling up the further they went in. Enraged, Moltres overwhelmed every one of its opponents with ease, forcing Liko and Roy to retreat on a minecart after Captain Pikachu was injured. The [[Legendary Pokémon]] gave chase through the tunnels, but its focus moved towards [[Amethio]] and [[Friede]] after they attacked it, allowing for the young Trainers to flee. During the battle, [[Liko's Hatenna]] shed a tear, sensing an underlying feeling beneath its rage.

In ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', Liko, Roy, and Friede returned to the mine, this time planning to calm it down with {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}'s aromatic {{m|Leafage}} instead of actually defeating it. Moltres, however, was still too far out of their reach, both physically and emotionally, for their plan to work. The tide of the battle shifted once [[Lucius's Arboliva]] emerged from its Poké Ball on its own. Initially, Arboliva tried to talk to it, but Moltres, still enraged, would not listen. Upon sensing Liko's determination, Arboliva activated its [[Ability]], {{a|Seed Sower}}, powering up Sprigatito and allowing her aromatic Leafage to actually affect Moltres and calm it down. Now clearheaded, it talked with Liko's pendant, which transformed into {{p|Terapagos|the mysterious Pokémon from before}}, this time for good. Due to Terapagos's powers, the whole group witnessed a glimpse of the past, where Lucius said his last words to Moltres. Soon after, it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Lucius and Moltres.png|thumb|left|250px|Moltres and Lucius]]
In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]],'' Moltres and Arboliva emerged from their Poké Balls to see {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}. After witnessing another glimpse of the past due to Terapagos's powers, one where Lucius promises they will reunite, they mourned together before returning to their Poké Balls.

In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Moltres, Lapras, and Arboliva came out of their Poké Balls in their own, wanting to test Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]]'s strength as Trainers after the end of their [[Tera Training]]. Moltres faced Roy and {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} and immediately used its {{m|Fiery Wrath}}, but its opponent avoided the oncoming lethargy by working up with {{m|Stomping Tantrum}}. After exchanging a couple of equally powerful moves, Moltres used {{m|Hurricane}} to lift Crocalor off his feet and immobilize it, but he managed to escape and unleashed a supereffective {{m|Disarming Voice}} before {{Tera}}stallizing. Moltres withstood the enhanced {{m|Flame Charge}}, but seemed content with Roy and Crocalor's strength and returned to its Poké Ball soon after.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|right|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Moltres and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Moltres was summoned from its Poké Ball by Pagogo to fend off a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Nidoking}} and {{p|Tyranitar}}. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Moltres and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Moltres and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite Amethio and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Moltres was forced to battle against Roy. Eventually, it was defeated after [[Roy's Kilowattrel]] Terastallized and dealt a joint attack with {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}'s {{m|Torch Song}}. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Moltres Terastallize into a {{t|Dark}} [[type]]. Finally free, Moltres and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Moltres arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all.

===Personality and characteristics===
Moltres is extremely territorial, stubborn and was full of rage and aggression when it was first found. It wouldn't hesitate to unleash its wrath upon those that provoked it, but it has kind-hearted personality towards its Trainer, Lucius, clearly missing him even after 100 years. It proved to be honorable as seen when it accepted to join the Rising Volt Tacklers mission to search for Laqua, as well as testing Roy and Crocalor in a training battle.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{dark color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{dark color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Moltres ({{color2|000|Dark (type)|Dark}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Coral Moltres.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|Dark|Flying|Lucius Moltres {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Slash|1=Fiery Wrath|2=Wing Attack|3=Hurricane}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Slash|1=Fiery Wrath|2=Wing Attack|3=Hurricane}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Slash|HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!}}
{{anmov|Dark|Fiery Wrath|HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Wing Attack|HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Hurricane|HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:HZ020-HZ023 AS.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0146Moltres-Galar HZ anime.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0146Moltres-Galar HZ anime 2.png|200px]]
|-
|Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1707591033255813523</ref>
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|}
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lucius Moltres HZM.png|220px|thumb|Moltres in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Moltres appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Dark|Flying|Lucius Moltres {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Fiery Wrath|1=Air Slash|2=Hurricane}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Fiery Wrath|1=Air Slash|2=Hurricane}}}}
{{anmov|Dark|Fiery Wrath|HZM02}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Slash|HZM02}}
{{anmov|Flying|Hurricane|HZM02}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}
{{-}}

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Moltres}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Pagogo]]

{{Lucius's Pokémon|dark|flying}}
{{Anime Pokémon|dark|flying}}

{{Project Anime notice|no}}


[[Category:Lucius's Pokémon|Moltres, Lucius's]]
[[Category:Gender unknown characters (Pokémon)]]
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon (anime)]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

[[es:Moltres de los Seis Héroes]]
[[it:Moltres di Lucius]]

Lucius's Arboliva

2026-04-20T19:21:16Z

GougingFire:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Grass
|type2=Normal
|ball=None
|trainername=Lucius
|pokemonname=Arboliva
|jtrainername=ルシアス
|jpokemonname=オリーヴァ
|tmtrainername=Lucius
|tmpokemonname=Oliva
|image=[[File:Lucius Arboliva.png|250px]]
|caption=Lucius's Arboliva
|gender=Unknown
|ability={{a|Seed Sower}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''.</ref>
|tera={{t|Normal}}<ref>Confirmed in [[HZ125]].</ref>
|location=Unknown (By [[Lucius]]) [[Arboliva's Forest]] (By [[Liko]])
|released=yes
|releaseep=HZ089
|releasename=Where the Adventure Leads
|prevonum=0930
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|catchepnum=HZ012
|catchepname=The Future I Choose
|current=[[Laqua]]
|java1=[[Ayane Sakura]]
|enva1=[[Alejandra Reynoso]]
}}
'''Lucius's Arboliva''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのオリーヴァ''' ''Lucius's Oliva'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. Over time, it grew to [[Giant Pokémon|enormous proportions]]. It is the second of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountered on their journey, and the first one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, it is roaming the world.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius and Arboliva.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lucius]] meeting Arboliva]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and befriended {{p|Arboliva}} at an unknown forest before catching it in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, it became part of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "heal wounds".

Finally having reached [[Laqua]], the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Arboliva and its Ancient Poké Ball ending up in [[Arboliva's Forest|a forest]] in [[Paldea]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:HZ011.png|thumb|250px|Arboliva's initial appearance]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from its Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Arboliva, resonated with it, and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to it, asking it to find a worthy Trainer. This interaction was witnessed by [[Brassius]], who, deeply impacted by that sight, made a sculpture based on it.
[[File:Lucius Arboliva Seed Sower.png|thumb|left|250px|{{a|Seed Sower}} activated]]
Arboliva debuted at the very end of ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and…]]'', albeit in the shadows, where it was seen walking through a forest. Only in the [[HZ011|following episode]] that it was clearly seen, though at first [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Mollie]] thought it was an enormous tree and used it as a reference point in case any of them got lost in the forest. As Liko and Mollie were tending to a {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Wooper}}, a group of distrusting {{type|Grass}} Pokémon called out to the tree, which revealed itself to be an enormous Arboliva with an Ancient Poké Ball. Believing it had been the humans who injured Wooper, Arboliva started attacking them, but calmed down once the whole misunderstanding was cleared up. It took Liko and Roy in its arms and raised them up for them to see the extension of the damage caused by the recent wildfire.

In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] joined Arboliva in restoring the forest. Liko, Roy, and Mollie tilled the soil and planted the {{Berries}} they gathered, [[Ludlow]] had his {{p|Quagsire}} used {{m|Rain Dance}} to dampen the dry soil, and Arboliva made the Berries grow into new trees faster with its [[Ability]], {{a|Seed Sower}}. Then, Liko's pendant transformed into {{p|Terapagos|a mysterious Pokémon}} once again, and Arboliva returned its power to it, engulfing Liko and Roy in a ball of light and allowing them to witness a glimpse of the past. Soon after, Arboliva returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, seemingly approving of Liko and Roy.
[[File:Liko and Arboliva.png|thumb|250px|Arboliva and [[Liko]]]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It!]]'', Arboliva was summoned from its Poké Ball by Liko's pendant to face off against [[Spinel]] and his Pokémon, which made the enemy decide to retreat. In ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', Arboliva emerged from its Poké Ball to protect Liko against its former teammate, {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}. Initially, Arboliva tried to talk to it, but Moltres, still enraged, would not listen. Upon sensing Liko's determination, Arboliva activated its Ability, powering up [[Liko's Sprigatito]] and healing the damage done to [[Roy's Fuecoco]] and [[Captain Pikachu]]. After Moltres was calmed down and returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, Arboliva also did the same.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]],'' Arboliva and Moltres emerged from their Poké Balls to see {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}. After witnessing another glimpse of the past due to Terapagos's powers, one where Lucius promises they will reunite, they mourned together before returning to their Poké Balls.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Arboliva, Moltres, and Lapras came out of their Poké Balls in their own, wanting to test Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]]'s strength as Trainers after the end of their [[Tera Training]]. Arboliva faced Liko and {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} and initially kept its opponent at bay, impeding its advances. However, Floragato managed to use their combined {{m|Magical Leaf}} attacks to sneak on it and land a supereffective {{m|Acrobatics}}. Then, Seed Sower activated, which Liko interpreted as it asking for them to strike harder before {{Tera}}stallizing Floragato. Arboliva withstood the enhanced Magical Leaf, but seemed content with Liko and Floragato's strength and returned to its Poké Ball soon after.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Arboliva and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Arboliva was summoned from its Poké Ball by Pagogo to help the Rising Volt Tacklers reach a higher position. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Arboliva and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Arboliva and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite Amethio and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Arboliva was forced to battle against Dot. Eventually, it was defeated after [[Dot's Gholdengo]] distracted it, allowing for [[Dot's Tinkaton]] to charge up and land a {{m|Gigaton Hammer}}. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Arboliva Terastallize into a {{t|Normal}} [[type]]. Finally free, Arboliva and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Arboliva arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all.

===Personality and characteristics===
Generally, Arboliva is a docile and affectionate Pokémon with those it lives with; however, when it needs to defend its forest and those it cares about, its stance changes completely. This was first shown in ''[[HZ011|Arboliva's Forest]]'', where Arboliva became angered and attacked [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] without hesitation, thinking they had hurt the {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Wooper}}. This was also seen in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It!]]'', where it came out of its [[Poké Ball]] to save Liko from [[Spinel]]. It was revealed in [[Alex]]'s books that Arboliva was one of Lucius's Pokemon that was responsible for "healing wounds". This made it "feel" the destruction caused in the forest where it lived previously and emanate a melancholy and sad sound.

===Appearance===
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! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
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===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass|normal|Lucius Arboliva Magical Leaf.png|Using Magical Leaf}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!}}
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==In the manga==
[[File:Lucius Arboliva HZM.png|220px|thumb|Arboliva in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Arboliva appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it has in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
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==Trivia==
* Arboliva is the only one of the [[Six Heroes]] to have its size reduced after returning [[Pagogo]]'s power, though it still remains much larger than it was in the past.
* Unlike other depictions of its {{p|Arboliva|species}}, Arboliva's leaves are thicker and more numerous on its head; and its olives are smaller.
* In the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} and {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]]s, Arboliva is referred to as female.

==References==
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==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Arboliva}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Pagogo]]

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Black Rayquaza

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'''Roy's Rayquaza''' (Japanese: '''ロイのレックウザ''' ''Roy's Rayquaza''), also known as the '''Black Rayquaza''' (Japanese: '''黒いレックウザ''' ''Black Rayquaza'') and formerly as '''Lucius's Rayquaza''' (Japanese: '''ルシアス‎のレックウザ''' ''Lucius's Rayquaza''), is a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] owned, as well as his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first]] and most powerful Pokémon. It was the first of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountered on their journey, and the sixth and last one to join them, being placed under [[Roy]]'s care. It is the first Pokémon that Roy caught in the [[Johto]] [[region]], as well as his fourth overall. It is a [[Shiny Pokémon]].

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius and Rayquaza.png|250px|thumb|left|Rayquaza ridden by [[Lucius]] and [[Rystal]]]]
100 years prior to the events of {{Aniseries|HZ}}, the Black Rayquaza traveled alongside its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Lucius]], on his journey to find the Pokémon paradise [[Laqua]]. One day, they scared away a group of thieves who were trying to steal [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]]. Since then, Lucius and Rystal, as well as the later addition of [[Gibeon]], journeyed together towards Laqua. On their journey, Rayquaza helped Lucius catch {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} and {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, two of the [[Six Heroes]].

Finally having reached Laqua, the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after Gibeon meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their [[Ancient Poké Ball]]s and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, Pagogo transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}. After the Laquium was sealed, a large explosion happened in Laqua, which was heard from all the way in [[Pericarp Town]], where a [[Matriarch (HZ084)|little girl]] witnessed Rayquaza ascend to the skies.

At some point later, for some reason, Rayquaza returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, which ended up somewhere in the ocean, eventually washing up on the shoreline of [[Roy's hometown|an island]] in [[Kanto]]. Not long after, it was found by [[Roy's grandfather]], who was unable to open it and eventually gave it to [[Roy]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Rayquaza staring at Liko.png|thumb|250px|right|Rayquaza meeting Lucius and Rystal's descendant, [[Liko]]]]
The Black Rayquaza debuted in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', where its Ancient Poké Ball finally opened after [[Liko]]'s pendant resonated with it during a battle between the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and the modern-day Explorers. It unleashed an indiscriminate {{m|Draco Meteor}} over the beach, forcing the Explorers to retreat. Roy tried to get Rayquaza to return to its Poké Ball, but it ignored him and flew away after giving a brief glance at Liko, seemingly recognizing her as Lucius's descendant.

At some point after leaving its Poké Ball in ''The Ancient Poké Ball'', Rayquaza received a message from [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde]], who requested that it find a worthy Trainer capable of inheriting [[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] so they could stop Gibeon and destroy the [[Laquium]] in the future. Rayquaza flew off to various parts of the world, searching for its teammates to pass the message.

Rayquaza arrived in [[Paldea]] sometime before the events of ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and…]]'', where it was spotted by [[Brassius]] in [[Arboliva's Forest|a forest]] near [[Artazon]], resonating with its teammate {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}, probably passing on Zygarde's message to it. When Liko, Roy, and [[Mollie]] arrived at the site in the [[HZ011|following episode]], they only found Arboliva, who was in possession of another Ancient Poké Ball, which led the Rising Volt Tacklers to learn more about the Ancient Adventurer and the Six Heroes.

Rayquaza arrived in [[Galar]] sometime before the events of ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', where [[Kabu]] spotted it heading west of [[Motostoke]] towards the [[Galar Mine]], probably to find its teammate {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} to pass on Zygarde's message to it too. When Liko, Roy, and [[Friede]] went there to investigate in ''[[HZ022|Clash! Galar Mine!]]'', they once again, however, did not find Rayquaza; instead, they found the enraged Moltres with an Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Terapagos and Rayquaza.png|250px|thumb|left|Rayquaza facing [[Pagogo]]]]
At some point before ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', Rayquaza found Lapras and passed on Zygarde's message to it as well.

At the very end of ''Lapras's Feelings for its Friends'', Rayquaza appeared before the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]] at [[Lapras Sea]] after {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} chose to be taken under Liko's care. In the [[HZ033|following episode]], it was suddenly attacked by [[Amethio]]'s {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} and {{p|Corviknight}}, but it easily defeated them without taking meaningful damage. Then, it turned its attention to the Rising Volt Tacklers, which forced {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}} to transform into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} in order to protect its friends. Its power, however, was still incomplete, so it quickly reverted back to its Normal Form, and Rayquaza left.

At some point, Rayquaza also found {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}} and {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}} and passed Zygarde's message to them too, finally passing the message to all of the heroes.
[[File:HZ044.png|250px|right|thumb|Rayquaza lured to a lighthouse by the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Rayquaza was lured to the [[East Province (Area Two)|Levincia Lighthouse]] by a resonance generator that recreated Terapagos's energy output. Once it appeared, [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], and [[Chalce]] of the Explorers started attacking it from multiple directions, but Rayquaza's sheer power and Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]]'s meddling proved to be too much for them. As a last resort, Coral had her {{p|Glalie}} recklessly charge towards Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. The resulting explosion dealt notable damage to the Legendary Pokémon, who was sent crashing into the [[Brave Olivine]].

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', the Explorers retreated aboard [[Spinel]]'s helicopter, and Liko and Roy challenged Rayquaza to a battle, which it accepted. Amethio later joined the fray and teamed up with Friede, with them {{Tera}}stallizing Ceruledge and {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, respectively, but both were eventually defeated by a devastating {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. Liko and Roy confronted Rayquaza next, but despite {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} learning {{m|Flame Charge}} and {{p|Sprigatito}} evolving into {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}, they were unable to do much against the Legendary Pokémon. Before leaving, Rayquaza locked eyes with Liko again, seeming to take note of the resemblance she bears to its partner, Lucius.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ083.png|thumb|left|170px|Rayquaza battling the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] again]]
In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo and the five reunited members of the Six Heroes summoned Rayquaza to [[Area Zero]]. In [[HZ082|the following episode]], Rayquaza challenged the Rising Volt Tacklers to another battle. Despite being exhausted from their battle with Gouging Fire, Liko and the others were able to use effective strategies to deal damage to Rayquaza, though not without most of their Pokémon fainting in the process, leaving only Pagogo and Crocalor. After a final showdown where both Pagogo and Rayquaza dealt massive damage to each other, Pagogo used the last of its strength to Terastallize Crocalor, giving it the strength to weaken Rayquaza enough for Roy to recapture it into its Ancient Poké Ball. Rayquaza emerged from its Poké Ball and properly reunited with Pagogo and the Six Heroes before flying into the sky to guide the Rising Volt Tacklers towards Laqua.

In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Rayquaza and the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived at [[Mount Pericarp]]. As Laqua was located too high up for the Brave Olivine to ascend, Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede had to traverse the mountain on foot while Rayquaza went ahead and waited for them at the summit. In [[HZ085|the following episode]], once Liko and the others reached the summit, Rayquaza appeared and blew away the clouds covering the area, revealing Laqua hidden beneath them. Rayquaza then laid down to rest and had Roy return it to its Poké Ball.
[[File:Black Rayquaza protecting.png|250px|thumb|right|Rayquaza protecting the Rising Volt Tacklers from the other Heroes]]
In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', at the center of Laqua, Liko's group, the Six Heroes, and the Explorers witnessed Gibeon's Zygarde free a still-living Lucius from a cluster of Laquium crystals. Lucius revealed that while he was sealed away, he received a message from Zygarde, who informed him that it asked Rayquaza to find someone capable of restoring Pagogo to its full strength in order to completely destroy the Laquium. While Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio confronted Gibeon and Zygarde, the Six Heroes began gathering their power into Pagogo. After Gibeon was defeated, Pagogo transformed into its Stellar Form and began circling the Laquium core along with the Six Heroes.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', once the Laquium was purified, Lucius and Gibeon faded away, causing the Six Heroes to all become {{pkmn2|released}}. With the exception of Rayquaza, who appears to be capable of resisting Laquium, the Six Heroes were infected by Laquium mist fired from Spinel's [[Strong Sphere|Laquium Spheres]]. The infected Heroes went berserk and began attacking both friend and foe, causing the earth below everyone to become unstable and collapse. Rayquaza shielded Liko and the others with its body before urging them to flee the area.
[[File:Black Rayquaza HZ096.png|thumb|250px|left|Rayquaza resting at the Dragon Shrine within the [[Dragon's Den]] ]]
In the following year, while Spinel captured the other members of the Six Heroes, Rayquaza retreated to a [[Dragon's Den|cave]] near [[Blackthorn City]] to rest in a shrine dedicated to restoring {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon's energy. It was eventually discovered by [[Team Dragon Rampage]], who resolved to protect it due to their mission to protect Dragon-types. They did so by spreading misinformation to divert attention away from it. During his training in [[Kalos]], Roy met a young Trainer named [[Ult]] who wished to catch the Black Rayquaza as well.
[[File:Roy and Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|Rayquaza and Roy]]
In ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage]]'', Liko and Roy ran into Team Dragon Rampage, who initially tried to chase them off due to believing they were from their rival gang, [[Snake|Team Wriggle]]. However, after they saved several {{p|Dratini}} Eggs from being attacked, they gained their trust and the gang brought them to Rayquaza, where Pagogo was delighted to see it again. Roy told Rayquaza that the Laquium that it and its friends initially purged returned, but promised it that they would handle the situation for it. Ult then arrived and realized that it was not as strong as he had anticipated, and told it to recover soon so they could have a worthy battle.

In [[HZ129]], Liko, Roy, and Ult returned to Rayquaza to bring it an item that [[HZ122|Friede had asked them to bring to it]]. The item in question turned out to be a [[meteorite]], which Rayquaza consumed, restoring it to full power. Pagogo then Terastallized Rayquaza, and Roy and Ult challenged Rayquaza to a battle to see which of them would get to be its partner. Although Rayquaza managed to defeat most of their Pokémon, it was eventually defeated by [[Roy's Skeledirge]], after which it gave Roy its approval and allowed itself to be {{pkmn2|caught}} by him, fulfilling Roy's dream of doing so. Afterwards, Rayquaza left to regather the Six Heroes in preparation for erasing the Laquium Core.

In [[HZ134]], Rayquaza arrived in Laqua alongside the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all.
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===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Black Rayquaza and Pagogo.png|thumb|left|250px|Rayquaza with [[Pagogo]]]]
The {{Shiny|Black}} Rayquaza is the first and most powerful member of [[Lucius]]'s [[Six Heroes]]. It appears to be very aggressive, though it is often elusive, preferring to fly away from the ones seeking it, including its former teammates and [[Pagogo]], {{pkmn2|roaming}} the world instead. It has also shown to be able to recognize [[Liko]] as its {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s descendant.

Rayquaza shares a close bond with Pagogo, talking and playing together the first time that they met. Pagogo also enjoyed lying on its head as Rayquaza flew. Lucius says Pagogo was the only Pokémon that did not fear Rayquaza. [[Diana]] theorizes that it wants to see Terapagos's true power, as it voluntarily appeared before the Rising Volt Tacklers after {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} returned Pagogo's energy, which possibly enabled its {{a|Tera Shift}} [[Ability]]. [[Gibeon]] also claims that both Terapagos and Rayquaza are the keys to [[Laqua]], however this was not elaborated on. It's later revealed that Rayquaza was the only one to know how to reach Laqua.

Rayquaza has proven to be an incredibly strong and powerful battler, able to singlehandedly defeat almost every single one of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' Pokémon through brute force alone, despite being at a severe disadvantage and taking several supereffective hits, and was even able to outmatch Pagogo's Terastal Form, though not before taking massive damage from its {{m|Tera Starstorm}}. Although it initially overlooked [[Roy]] in favor of Liko during their first encounter, Rayquaza has since shown some respect towards Roy after they battled each other in [[Area Zero]], allowing him to call it back into its Poké Ball to rest after flying for so long. Much like Lucius, Rayquaza was also shown to be selfless and protective of others when it urged the Rising Volt Tacklers to flee while it fought the other five heroes that were rampaging due to [[Spinel]]'s Laquium Sphere.

===Appearance===
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! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | With {{color2|000|Pagogo}}'s power
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===Moves used===
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====Eyecatch====
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==In the manga==
[[File:Black Rayquaza HZM.png|220px|thumb|Black Rayquaza in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Rayquaza appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in the animated series.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Dragon|Flying|Black Rayquaza {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Draco Meteor|2=Dragon Ascent}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Draco Meteor|2=Dragon Ascent}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Pulse|HZM03}}
{{anmov|dragon|Draco Meteor|HZM03}}
{{anmov|flying|Dragon Ascent|HZM03}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Black Rayquaza sparkling.png|thumb|250px|Like Shiny Pokémon in the games, Rayquaza sparkles as it exits its Poké Ball]]
* The Black Rayquaza is the first {{Shiny}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] to be owned by a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* The Black Rayquaza is the first Shiny Pokémon to {{Tera}}stallize in the animated series.
* Out of all the [[Six Heroes]], Rayquaza is the only one:
** To have been found inside its [[Ancient Poké Ball]].
** To not have been captured by the [[Explorers]].
** That is Shiny.
** To have a [[nickname]].
** Whose {{Tera}} Type was not revealed in [[HZ125]].
** Who was not under [[Liko]]'s care.
** To have been caught by a new Trainer after its [[Lucius|original Trainer]] passed away.
* Rayquaza's [[HZ129|capture]] took place 123 episodes after its [[HZ006|debut]], marking the longest time between the debut and the capture of a main character's Pokémon in the animated series.
* Rayquaza is currently the only Pokémon owned by Roy that:
** Is not part of an evolutionary line.
** Is a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** Is a [[gender unknown]] Pokémon.
** Was previously owned by a different Trainer.
** Was caught post-time skip.
* During most of the series, Rayquaza had a distinct crystallized glow coating its body, which looked extremely similar to a Terastallized state, but without a Tera Jewel on its head. In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', a flashback revealed that this was due to it receiving some of [[Pagogo]]'s power during the [[Explorers]]' adventure in [[Laqua]] 100 years prior to the series. This distinction disappeared when Rayquaza returned that power to Pagogo in ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]''.
** Despite all of the Six Heroes having being given some of Pagogo's power, Rayquaza was the only one to gain this trait. The reason for this is currently unknown.
* Like the [[White Zygarde]], the Black Rayquaza only began to sparkle as it exited its Poké Ball once it was recaught in a standard {{i|Poké Ball}}, in this case by Roy in [[HZ129]].

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Rayquaza}}
*[[Six Heroes]]
*[[Pagogo]]

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{{Roy's Pokémon|dragon|flying}}
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Lucius's Lapras

2026-04-20T19:20:41Z

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'''Lucius's Lapras''' (Japanese: '''ルシアスのラプラス''' ''Lucius's Laplace'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Lucius]] {{pkmn2|caught}} on his journey to [[Laqua]]. She is a [[giant Pokémon]]. She is the fourth of the [[Six Heroes]] that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] have encountered on their journey, and the third one to join them, being placed under [[Liko]]'s care. Currently, she is roaming the world traveling through the ocean.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Lucius meeting Lapras.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lucius]] meeting Lapras]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, [[Lucius]] met and battled {{p|Lapras}} at an unknown sea before catching her in an [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. As one of Lucius's Pokémon, she became one of the [[Six Heroes]], being known to "cross vast oceans".

Finally having reached [[Laqua]], the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after [[Gibeon]] meddled with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. The Six Heroes released themselves from their Ancient Poké Balls and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the {{pkmn|world}}, with Lapras and her Ancient Poké Ball ending up somewhere in the ocean.

Since then, Lapras formed a ragtag group of Pokémon from a variety of regions, likened by [[Diana]] to a pirate crew, which led her to name them the "Lapras Pirates". Eventually, they came up with a strategy to get food: first, Lapras would use {{m|Mist}} to get human ships lost, then, as she guided the crew to safety with her song, the rest of the group would sneak into the ship and steal all the food they could. Due to this, a rumor began to spread among the sailors about a shining Lapras that guides ships lost in the mist to safety with her song. According to Diana, reports of such activity have popped up from all around the world, tracing back to the times of her youth, but now they seemed to be focused in a [[Lapras Sea|certain part of the sea]].

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Lapras Pirates versus Rising Volt Tacklers.png|thumb|250px|Lapras and her crew facing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
At some point after the [[Black Rayquaza]] was released from her Ancient Poké Ball in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', it went after Lapras and passed on the [[White Zygarde]]'s message to her, asking her to find a worthy Trainer.

Lapras was first mentioned in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', when Diana encouraged [[Liko]] to go after the Six Heroes.

Lapras debuted in ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', where she was initially seen tricking a cargo ship. After finding out the whereabouts of the crew of this ship, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] followed their directions and ended up being engulfed by the sudden mist; this time, however, Lapras's strategy failed, as Liko and [[Roy]] were able to intercept two of her crew members, an {{p|Ambipom}} and a {{p|Toedscruel}}, before they scrambled away on a {{p|Wailord}}. This failed attempt led to the Rising Volt Tacklers figuring out Lapras's true intentions in the [[HZ032|following episode]]. As the pirates were fleeing, Lapras stood back and attacked the [[Brave Olivine]], freezing it in place before fleeing. The group, however, managed to track down Lapras's hideout based on the food boxes they stole from lost ships. With the help of {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}}, {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}, and {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}, Liko convinced Lapras to join them and help Terapagos reach Laqua and find Lucius again. Soon after, Lapras returned to her Ancient Poké Ball and allowed Liko to take her under her care.
[[File:Lucius Kleavor and Lapras handshake.png|thumb|left|250px|Lapras and {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}]]
In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Lapras, Arboliva, and Moltres came out of their Poké Balls in their own, wanting to test Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]]'s strength as Trainers after the end of their [[Tera Training]]. Lapras faced Dot and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} and initially seemed to overwhelm her opponent, unleashing a flurry of {{m|Ice Beam}}s that froze the terrain and forced them into dodging constantly. However, this was all part of Dot's plans, allowing Quaxwell to move faster by sliding on the ice and finally land a direct, supereffective hit with {{m|Low Kick}}, before {{Tera}}stallizing. Lapras withstood the enhanced {{m|Liquidation}}, but seemed content with Dot and Quaxwell's strength and returned to her Poké Ball soon after.
[[File:Lucius Six Heroes HZ089.png|250px|thumb|right|Lucius and the Six Heroes' last moment together]]
In ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Lapras appeared to confront {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}. Both engaged in a brief fight, only for it to end up being a greeting between old friends. Lapras tried to convince Kleavor to join the Rising Volt Tacklers, only for Kleavor to leave as it wanted to test Liko and her friends' strength as Trainers first.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', all of the heroes gathered at that point came out of their Poké Balls and reunited with their long deceased friend, [[Rystal]], who was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]] by the Rising Volt Tacklers and Terapagos. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Lapras and the other heroes came out of their Poké Balls to reunite with {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. After it chose to join them, the five, alongside Pagogo, summoned the remaining hero: the Black Rayquaza.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers traveled up [[Mount Pericarp]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Lapras was summoned from her Poké Ball by Pagogo to help the Rising Volt Tacklers travel upstream. After returning to Laqua in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Six Heroes reunited with Lucius once he was freed from the Laquium cluster by the White Zygarde. Later, Lapras and the other heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. While most of the Laquium was gone, resulting in Lucius and Gibeon fading away, [[Spinel]] had managed to store enough of it to use on the Six Heroes, resulting in them all going berserk, except for Rayquaza. In the aftermath of these events, the Six Heroes, minus Rayquaza, were captured by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Lapras and the other captive heroes were forced to battle Liko, Roy, and [[Ult]] by the Explorers, who used the opportunity to gather data on their new Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. With Laquium boosting their power and ferocity, they easily overwhelmed the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Pagogo was eventually able to purify the substance from their bodies. Their victory was short-lived, however, as the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. The battle continued in the [[HZ111|following episode]] and, despite [[Amethio]] and the White Zygarde joining in to aid the Rising Volt Tacklers, only ended when the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off, after every single Pokémon opposing the heroes had been defeated.

In [[HZ125]], whilst under the influence of a Super Strong Sphere, Lapras was forced to battle against Amethio. Lapras and Zygarde initially seemed to be at even footing, with her {{m|Ice Beam}} having frozen it in place, but she was eventually defeated after Zygarde changed to its {{form|Zygarde|10% Forme}}, which made it faster and harder to hit. Once the captive heroes were all defeated, the Explorers used Super Strong Spheres on them again, causing them to go berserk and battle each other as enemies. At this moment, Zygarde and Pagogo stepped in and showed memories of their adventures with Lucius and the Rising Volt Tacklers, bringing them to a more lucid state. They fought against the Laquium, and Pagogo changed to its Stellar Form to purify them, which also made Lapras Terastallize into an {{t|Ice}} [[type]]. Finally free, Lapras and the other four heroes promised Zygarde they would lend their strength when the time came and went on to roam the world.

In [[HZ134]], Lapras arrived in Laqua alongside Rayquaza and the rest of the Six Heroes to erase the Laquium Core once and for all.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Lucius and Lapras.png|250px|thumb|Lapras and Lucius]]
[[File:Lucius Lapras scars.png|left|thumb|250px|Lapras gaining the scars on her neck]]
Unlike the majority of her species, who are gentle towards [[human]]s and enjoy carrying them on their backs, Lucius's Lapras acts quite hostile towards those she confronts, sneering at them with great anger. She also started helping [[wild Pokémon]] commit several robberies of ships carrying supplies to help her Pokémon friends survive. Even when faced by her friend, {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}}, Lapras did not back down from her actions, although she visibly hesitated upon seeing Terapagos. Much like her fellow [[Six Heroes]] teammates, Lapras holds great respect and affection for [[Lucius]], as Lapras shed tears upon witnessing a memory of him, and ultimately joined Liko after she promised to help take her and her friends to Laqua, the paradise that Lucius once sought to take them to.

Lapras's body is notably full of scars, most of which remain a mystery. The one across her eye seems to predate her capture by Lucius, as she already had it during [[Rystal]]'s memories about how Lucius caught the Six Heroes. As revealed in ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Lapras gained the set of scars on her neck after taking a slash from both of {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}'s axes in place of her Trainer. In fact, Lapras and Kleavor appear to have somewhat of a deeper connection within the Six Heroes, as Lapras was the only one to react after Kleavor was found.

===Appearance===
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|-
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | Affected by a {{color2|000|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Lapras ({{color2|000|Ice (type)|Ice}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|250px]]
| [[File:Indi Lapras.png|250px]]
| [[File:Six Heroes Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|water|ice|Lucius Lapras {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mist|1=Ice Beam|2=Hydro Pump|3=Body Slam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mist|1=Ice Beam|2=Hydro Pump|3=Body Slam}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Mist|HZ031|Song Within the Mist}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends}}
{{anmov|water|Hydro Pump|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov|normal|Body Slam|HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:250px" |[[File:0131Lapras HZ anime Six Heroes 2.png|200px]]
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|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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===Pokémon===
During the years of her separation from Lucius, Lapras gathered a huge group of Pokémon by her side. [[Diana]] named this group "Lapras Pirates". As soon as Lapras decided to travel with Liko, the Pokémon decided to travel again, being guided by Wailord.

====Befriended====
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| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Ambipom|Ambipom anime.png|normal|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Toedscruel|Toedscruel anime.png|ground|grass|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Vigoroth|Lapras Pirates Octillery Slowbro Vigoroth anime.png|normal|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Slowbro|Lapras Pirates Octillery Slowbro Vigoroth anime.png|poison|psychic|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Bibarel|Lapras Pirates Bibarel.png|normal|water|disp=Bibarel (x2)|link=no|size=200px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Barbaracle|Lapras Pirates Barbaracle Mandibuzz.png|rock|water|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Mandibuzz|Lapras Pirates Barbaracle Mandibuzz.png|dark|flying|link=no|size=200px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Jellicent|Lapras Pirates Jellicent.png|water|ghost|disp=Jellicent (x2)|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Octillery|Lapras Pirates Octillery Slowbro Vigoroth anime.png|water|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Clawitzer|Lapras Pirates Barbaracle Mandibuzz.png|water|link=no|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Dragalge|Lapras Pirates Dhelmise Remoraid.png|poison|dragon|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Wailord|Lapras Pirates Wailord.png|water|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Remoraid|Lapras Pirates Dhelmise Remoraid.png|water|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Mantine|Lapras Pirates Dhelmise Remoraid.png|water|flying|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lapras|Dhelmise|Lapras Pirates Dhelmise Remoraid.png|ghost|grass|link=no|size=200px}}
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==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Lucius Pokemon HZM.png|170px|thumb|Lapras in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
Lapras appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role it does in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
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==Trivia==
* Partially due to {{tp|Lucius|Kleavor}}, unlike other depictions of her species, Lapras is covered in scars and her shell is heavily damaged.

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Lapras}}
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Pagogo]]

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{{Anime Pokémon|water|ice}}

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[[Category:Giant Pokémon]]
[[Category:Female characters (Pokémon)|Lapras]]
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series characters]]

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[[it:Lapras di Lucius]]

Nemona (anime)

2026-04-15T22:13:53Z

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'''Nemona''' (Japanese: '''ネモ''' ''Nemo'') is a supporting character in {{aniseries|HZ}}. She is a {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked {{pkmn|Trainer}} who first appeared in ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]''.

Nemona is also the current student council president of [[Naranja Academy]] and eventually became a friendly [[rival]] to [[Roy]], often challenging him to battle.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
Prior to the events of the series, Nemona challenged the [[Paldea League]] and managed to become a {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked Trainer. This made her famous among Trainers in the [[Paldea]] [[region]].

====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Nemona Liko Roy.png|250px|left|thumb|Nemona with [[Liko]] and [[Roy]]]]
Nemona first appeared in ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]'' while winning a battle against a Trainer. Some time before meeting [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], Nemona came to [[Artazon]] town to meet with [[Brassius]] and discuss his absence from the [[Gym]]. Upon being introduced to the young Trainers, Nemona joined them to go to the Gym and meet Brassius. During the meeting, they discussed their works and when Roy spoke about the [[Black Rayquaza]], Brassius kicked everyone out of his house. While discussing why Brassius acted the way he did, Liko came to the conclusion that Brassius might have {{wp|writer's block}}. After that, Nemona took Liko and Roy to the {{DL|Artazon|Sunflora Lawn}} and decided to group as many {{p|Sunflora}} to create inspiration for Brassius again, showing them later that she managed to gather fifteen species. After Brassius saw the group's determination and his {{p|Dolliv}}'s insistence, Brassius presented Nemona, Liko and Roy with a work based on his vision of {{p|Rayquaza}}. As soon as Brassius challenged Roy to a {{pkmn|battle}}, Nemona watched the battle along with Liko and explained some concepts like {{Tera}}stallization to her. At the end, Brassius presented another work of his to the group, one based on the forest's {{DL|Six Heroes|Arboliva}}.
[[File:Nemona Liko Roy Dot HZ046.png|250px|thumb|Nemona reuniting with Liko, Roy, and Dot at [[Naranja Academy]]]]
In the [[HZ011|next episode]], Nemona accompanied Liko, Roy, and [[Mollie]] into the [[Arboliva's Forest]]. Upon arriving, Nemona said goodbye to the group and said that the next time she would met them, she would like to have a battle with Roy.

Nemona appeared in a flashback to Liko and Roy's journey in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]''.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Nemona reunited with Liko and Roy and met [[Dot]] after they enrolled at [[Naranja Academy]] to train for the [[Tera Training]]. During the reunion, Liko and Roy discovered that Nemona's Pawmo evolved, and shortly thereafter, Nemona challenged Roy to a battle but was stopped by [[Clavell]]. Shortly after, Nemona showed off the Academy to the freshmen and introduced [[Elite Four]] members [[Rika]] and [[Hassel]] to her friends. After Liko and [[Ann]]'s battle, Nemona appeared again wanting to battle but was interrupted by the ringing of the Academy's bell.
[[File:Roy and Nemona.png|left|250px|thumb|Nemona and Roy]]
In ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Fire and Art!]]'', Nemona was in Artazon again helping with an Art Festival that would be held by Naranja Academy and Brassius: Upon meeting Roy again, Nemona immediately challenged him to a battle which she won without much difficulty, despite Roy and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} gave their best. After the battle, Nemona took her friends to the workshop where work was being done. After Liko, Roy and Dot showed off their art, Nemona watched Roy's battle against Brassius. [[HZ060|Some time later]], it was revealed that Nemona took a photo with Liko, Roy and Dot before separating from the group.

In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Nemona reunited with Liko, Roy, and Dot when they returned to Naranja Academy, after explaining their next challenge, Nemona watched the students' battles against Paldea's Elite Four. After Roy's defeat in the battle against Hassel, Nemona came personally to tell him to continue doing his best. In [[HZ056|next episode]], Nemona watched Liko and [[Katy]]'s battle against Rika alongside Roy and [[Ann]].

In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', it was revealed that Nemona traveled to [[Montenevera]], and after saving {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}} from falling from the sky, Nemona reunited with Liko, Roy, and Dot again. Soon after, Nemona watched alongside Liko and Dot as Roy battled [[Ryme]], and when Roy was defeated, Nemona joined the girls to see how Roy and Fuecoco were doing. In the [[HZ062|following episode]], in order to cheer Roy up, Nemona held a [[Hyper Training]] with him and Fuecoco. As the afternoon wore on, Nemona joined the group and heard the story of why Roy likes to sing. Later, Nemona watched Roy and Ryme's [[rematch]] and after Roy's victory, she congratulated him for advancing another step in the Tera Training.
[[File:Nemona Arven Penny HZ067.png|250px|thumb|Nemona with [[Penny]] and [[Arven]]]]
In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Nemona met with Liko, Roy, and Dot again. After talking about the progress of the Tournament for the Tera Training students, she watched the battles while Liko and Roy solved a problem at Naranja Academy involving the [[Explorers]]. In the [[HZ067|next episode]], Nemona praised Roy and Liko's heroic actions in saving the school from the Explorers, whom she heard from [[Penny]]. Soon after, Nemona watched Liko and Roy's battle alongside Penny and [[Arven]], and after Roy's victory, Nemona congratulated him on the result and said she was proud of Roy's progress up to that point alongside Ryme.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Nemona was at Naranja Academy strolling around when she noticed [[Dendra]] and her {{p|Hariyama}} chasing after [[Ult]], believing he was up to no good. Nemona and Dendra caught Ult and his {{p|Sableye}}. Eventually, Nemona reunited with Liko, Roy, and Dot, who clarified that Ult was their teammate. Nemona then decided to challenge Roy to a [[Double Battle]], having wanted to battle him again after a long time, which he eagerly accepted, with Nemona's Pawmot and {{p|Ribombee}} against [[Roy's Crocalor]] and {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}. It was an intense battle, with Nemona using various tactics to defend, heal, and attack, but Roy was able to employ clever tactics to overcome these measures. In the climax of the battle, Nemona {{Tera}}stallized her Pawmot while Roy [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] his Lucario, with Lucario emerging victorious. Pawmot's defeat led to Roy being declared the winner. After the battle, Nemona congratulated Roy, while Ult wanted to battle her next. To everyone's surprise, Penny challenged Dot to a battle instead. In the [[HZ102|next episode]], Nemona analyzed the battle between Penny and Dot. At the end of the day, when saying goodbye to the group, she highlighted how much they have evolved as people and Trainers and that she expects great things from them.

In [[HZ115]], Nemona returned as a student at [[Blueberry Academy]]. She had a Double Battle against Roy, using her Pawmot and {{p|Decidueye}} to battle Crocalor and Lucario. Using Decidueye's {{m|Spirit Shackle}} to stop Lucario from moving, Nemona was able to defeat Lucario before defeating Crocalor, winning her the match. After the battle, Nemona returned to [[Paldea]].
[[File:Nemona Strong Sphere HZ126.png|250px|left|thumb|Nemona witnessing the use of a [[Strong Sphere]] on a Pokémon for the first time]]
In [[HZ126]], Nemona participated in a meeting between Clavell, Geeta, Penny, and the Rising Volt Tacklers regarding the data [[HZ120|they collected]] from the [[Strong Sphere]]. After the Strong Sphere was banned at Naranja Academy, Nemona watched the battle between Liko and [[Dash]], where she witnessed the item's destructive potential. Later, after learning about all the events the Rising Volt Tacklers witnessed, Nemona volunteered alongside Penny to fight against the [[Explorers]]' plans.

In [[HZ127]], Nemona battled against Roy with her Pawmot against Roy's Lucario once again. After a tough fight, Nemona Terastallized Pawmot while Roy Mega-evolved his Lucario, with both Pokemon clashing attacks with each other. In the end Pawmot dodged Lucario's final attack at the last moment and defeated it with Mach Punch, winning Nemona the battle.

In [[HZ131]], Nemona, along with Penny and Ann, traveled to [[Levincia]] to reunite with the Rising Volt Tacklers. Some time later, she joined the others and they watched Roy's battle against [[Master Mayonnaise]]. During the battle, Nemona was able to perceive that Roy was out of sync with {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, which prevented it from Mega Evolving. In the [[HZ132|next episode]], Nemona traveled with the group to [[Diana]]'s castle in [[Galar]]. During Roy's rematch against Master Mayonnaise, Nemona joined Liko and explained to her about the bond that Roy and his Pokémon had regarding [[Aura]].

In [[HZ133]], Nemona joined in the battle against the Explorers, joining Penny and Nemona in battling against Indi and Rubina's [[Cofagrigus (Pokémon)|Cofagrigus]] and [[Runerigus (Pokémon)|Runerigus]]. The trio struggled against their opponents at first due to their use of [[Curse (move)|Curse]] and [[Destiny Bond (move)|Destiny Bond]], but with [[Hamber]]'s arrival, they were able to defeat their Pokémon.
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===Character===
[[File:Nemona ready battle.png|thumb|250px|Nemona ready to battle]]
Nemona is a very friendly and kind person, quickly making friends with [[Liko]] and [[Roy]]. Nemona has a very supportive personality, showing this when she tried to encourage Roy to continue doing his best in battles after being defeated by [[Hassel]].

She also has a huge passion for [[Pokémon battle]]s, challenging different Trainers as she encounters them on her way to a battle. During the time that Liko and Roy spent at [[Naranja Academy]], Nemona often challenged people to battle, but was always interrupted by something. In addition to this, in ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', Nemona revealed that she enjoys following some events that involve Pokémon battles, which motivated her to travel to [[Montenevera]] just to watch the battles that happened at [[Ryme]]'s show.

As expected from a {{pkmn|Champion}}, Nemona is well respected in the [[Paldea]] [[region]], as shown during her [[HZ010|first appearance]] and when Nemona met [[Dot]] who was quite embarrassed in Nemona's presence. It is indicated that this recognition of Nemona's abilities extended to other regions, as in [[HZ115]], it was shown that the students of [[Blueberry Academy]] were quite impressed with Nemona. Despite her young age she is shown to be very knowledgeable about various topics in the Pokémon world such as the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and [[Aura]]. Nemona also has a very strong moral code, developing a strong dislike for the Explorers due to their actions against the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pokémon. This dislike is further exacerbated after witnessing the effects of Laquium on [[Dash|Dash's]] [[Swanna (Pokémon)|Swanna]], causing her and Penny to join the Rising Volt Tacklers in their opposition against Exceed and the Strong Spheres, showing that her compassion extends to Pokémon as well. This is shown again when she calls out Indi and Rubina for using their Pokemon as tools rather than partners.

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Nemona's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:

====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nemona
|pkmn=Pawmot
|tera=Fighting
|type1=Electric
|type2=Fighting
|stage1=Pawmo
|img=Nemona Pawmo.png
|cap=Nemona's Pawmo
|img2=Nemona Pawmot.png
|cap2=Nemona's Pawmot
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|vajp=Kei Shindō
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Pawmot}} is Nemona's first known Pokémon and is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]]. It first appeared as a {{p|Pawmo}} in ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]'', where it was seen battling a Trainer's {{p|Skiploom}}, which it defeated with {{m|Spark}}. During the encounter with [[Brassius]], Pawmo was frequently hit by the oil of his {{p|Dolliv}}.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Pawmo was revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into Pawmot.

In ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Fire and Art!]]'', Nemona used Pawmot in her battle against [[Roy]], where it battled against his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}. After a tough battle, Pawmot emerged victorious, defeating Fuecoco with {{m|Double Shock}}.

In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', Nemona had Pawmot save {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}} from falling from the sky. In the [[HZ062|following episode]], Pawmot was used by Nemona to help Roy and Fuecoco in a [[Hyper Training]] session.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Nemona partnered Pawmot and {{p|Ribombee}} for a [[Double Battle]] against Roy's Crocalor and {{shiny}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}. After Roy [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Lucario, Nemona {{Tera}}stallized Pawmot into a pure {{type|Fighting}}, but it ended up being defeated, thus making Nemona lose by default.

In [[HZ115]], Pawmot was used in another Double Battle, this time partnered with Nemona's {{p|Decidueye}} again battling against Lucario and Crocalor. Thanks to the training Nemona received at the [[Blueberry Academy]] and Nemona's strategy with Decidueye's {{m|Spirit Shackle}}, Pawmot managed to defeat Lucario, and then Pawmot, by Terastalizing and using a Focus Punch against Crocalor, was able to defeat it.

Pawmot's known moves are {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Double Shock}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, and {{m|Focus Punch}}.
}}
{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Nemona
| pkmn = Ribombee
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Fairy
| img = Nemona Ribombee.png
| epnum = HZ101
| epname = Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Ribombee}} is Nemona's second known Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Nemona partnered Ribombee and {{p|Pawmot}} for a [[Double Battle]] against [[Roy's Crocalor]] and {{shiny}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}. Throughout the battle, Ribombee acted as a support Pokémon, healing up and restoring Pawmot's stamina, as well as protecting their side of the field with different [[status move]]s. At the end, however, Pawmot ended up being defeated, thus making Nemona lose by default.

In [[HZ133]], Ribombee was the second Pokémon Nemona used in her battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. It became affected by the opponent's Curse immediately, dealing damage to it while being unable to attack or switch out due to Destiny Bond and Mean Look. After Dot's Gholdengo sacrificed itself to defeat the Runerigus and Cofagrigus, Ribombee was able to be recalled and freed from Curse's effects.

Ribombee's known moves are {{m|Pollen Puff}}, {{m|Light Screen}}, {{m|Sticky Web}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.
}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nemona
|pkmn=Decidueye
|stage1=Rowlet
|stage2=Dartrix
|type1=Grass
|type2=Ghost
|img=Nemona Decidueye.png
|cap=Nemona's Decidueye
|epnum=HZ115
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Decidueye}} is Nemona's third known Pokémon. In [[HZ115]], it was revealed that Decidueye evolved from a {{p|Rowlet}} that Nemona captured upon arriving in [[Blueberry Academy]].

Nemona used Decidueye in her [[Double Battle]] against [[Roy]] where it was able to trap Roy's {{shiny}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} with {{m|Spirit Shackle}}, allowing {{p|Pawmot}} to defeat it.

In [[HZ133]], Decidueye was used to defeat one of [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Runerigus}}, but fainted due to the effects of {{m|Destiny Bond}}.

Decidueye's known moves are {{m|Phantom Force}}, {{m|Leaf Blade}}, {{m|Spirit Shackle}}, and {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
}}


====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nemona
|pkmn=Sunflora (×15)
|type1=Grass
|img=Nemona Sunflora.png
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|desc=As part of trying to create inspiration for [[Brassius]], Nemona, [[Liko]], and [[Roy]] collected several wild {{p|Sunflora}} that were in the town of [[Artazon]]. At the end of the count, Nemona managed to gather fifteen of them, second only to Liko.

None of Sunflora's moves are known.
}}

===Achievements===
====Badges obtained====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Nemona has obtained in the [[Paldea]] [[region]]:
* At least eight Badges (prior to ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]'')

====Pokémon League====
Nemona has competed in the [[Paldea League]]. Her rank is as follows:
* Rank {{pkmn|Champion}} (prior to ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]'')

===Extracurricular activities===
[[File:Nemona Art HZ048.png|250px|thumb|Nemona's artwork for the [[Artazon Art Festival]]]]
As a student at [[Naranja Academy]], Nemona participated in the following events:
* [[Artazon Art Festival]] (''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Fire and Art!]]'')

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{scarlet color light}}|bordercolor={{scarlet color}}
|ja=喜多村英梨 ''[[Eri Kitamura]]''
|en=Yolis Arroyo
|zh_yue=陳雪瑩 ''Shirley Chan''
|nl=Djin Kastje([[HZ010]]-[[HZ101]]) Maria Hengst([[HZ101]]-present)
|ar=فانيسا البطي ''Vanessa Albouti
|fi=Jenny Ye
|he=דפנה מירוצ'ניקוב ''Dafna Mirochnikov''
|it=Elena Cavalli Carbone
|no=Gulla Nordmoen
|pt_br=Carolina Iecker
|es_la=Gabriela Ortiz
|es_eu=Laura Nogales}}

===Main outfit===
[[File:Nemona anime.png|250px|left|thumb|Nemona's main outfit]]
[[File:Nemona Winter Uniform.png|250px|thumb|Nemona wearing the Winter Uniform.]]
Nemona's main outfit is identical to the one she wears in [[Pokémon Scarlet]], which is the official uniform of the [[Naranja Academy]].
===Other outfits===

====Other clothing====
In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'' and ''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]'', Nemona was shown wearing winter clothing during her stay in [[Montenevera]].
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===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden;"|[[File:Nemona Anime Expression Sheet.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden;"|[[File:HZ127 Roy vs Nemona poster.png|x150px]]
|-
|Horizons Settei
|Special artwork for [[HZ127]]<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/2019726514548523184/</ref>
|-'
|-
|}

====Eyecatch====
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background: #{{scarlet color light}}; width:auto"|[[File:HZ eyecatch Nemona Pawmo.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background: #{{scarlet color light}}; width:auto"|[[File:HZ eyecatch Nemona Pawmot Ribombee.png|x150px]]
|-
|}

====Other====
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden;"|[[File:HZ key frame E048.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden;"|[[File:HZ key frame E101.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden;"|[[File:HZ009-HZ012 AS.png|x350px]]
|-
|Key frame from [[HZ048]]<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1785942300545466695</ref>
|Key frame from ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1938115009097437405</ref>
|Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1674613737280659456</ref>
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden;"|[[File:HZ July 2025 Calendar V1.png|x350px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background: #{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden;"|[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 5.jpg|x350px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background: #{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden;"|[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 10.jpg|x350px]]
|-
|July 2025 Calendar by [[mojacookie]] <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1939851468565365086</ref>
|Key visual for ''Pocket Monsters: Terastal Debut''
|Second poster for the [[Rising Again]] arc
|-
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Nemona PHZCWBR.png|220px|thumb|Nemona in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Nemona briefly appeared in [[HZM03]].
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==Trivia==
* In an interview with {{wp|Oricon}} magazine, [[Eri Kitamura]] spoke a little about her vision for Nemona: for her, although Nemona is a veteran {{pkmn|Trainer}}, her willingness to battle means that other people do not see her as a mature Trainer.<ref>https://twitter.com/oricon_anime_/status/1785972504659468395</ref>
* When {{Tera}}stallizing her Pokémon, Nemona uses the phrase (Japanese: '''輝け！輝け！私の最高の宝物！''' ''Shine! Shine! My greatest treasure!'').

==Names==
{|class="roundtable" style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}; border:3px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
|Japanese
|ネモ ''Nemo''
|From the genus ''{{wp|Nemophila}}''
|-
|English
|Nemona
|Similar to her Japanese name
|-
|German
|Nemila
|From the genus ''Nemophila''
|-
|Spanish
|Mencía
|From ''{{wp|Nemophila menziesii}}'' (baby blue eyes)
|-
|French
|Menzi
|From ''Nemophila menziesii''
|-
|Italian
|Nemi
|From the genus ''Nemophila''
|-
|Korean
|네모 ''Nemo''
|Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|妮莫 ''Nímò / Nīmò''
|rowspan="2" |Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|妮莫 ''Nèihmohk''
|-
|Indonesian
|Nemola
|From the genus ''Nemophila''
|-
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Noêmia
|From the genus ''Nemophila''
|-
|European Portuguese
|Némona
|Similar to her Japanese name
|-
|Thai
|เนโม ''Nemo''
|Transcription of her Japanese name
|}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[Nemona]]
* [[Nemona (Masters)]]
* [[Nemona (Adventures)]]

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Hamber

2026-04-15T22:13:03Z

GougingFire:

{{Character Infobox
|color={{ghost color light}}
|corecolor={{arcade color light}}
|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|name=Hamber
|jname={{tt|ハンベル|Hanberu}}
|tmname=Hambel
|image=Hamber HZ.png
|size=150px
|caption=Hamber
|age=Unconfirmed<ref>As of ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Hamber is a year older than at the start of {{aniseries|HZ}}</ref>
|gender=Male
|hair=Silver
|eyes=Purple
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{arcade color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]''
|enva=Paul Mercier
|jpva=Hironori Kondo
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{arcade color light}}
|member=[[Explorers]]
|rank=Status unknown (Second-in-command under [[Gibeon]])
}}
|}
'''Hamber''' (Japanese: '''ハンベル''' ''Hambel''<ref>Explorers Original Acrylic Stand</ref>) was the second-in-command of the [[Explorers]], as well as [[Gibeon]]'s personal butler. He is a former major antagonist in {{aniseries|HZ}}.

After Gibeon passed away in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', he was lowered in position and started acting as a double agent against the new leader [[Spinel]] alongside [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]] to help Amethio. He has since become an ally of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:Young Hamber.png|250px|thumb|left|Younger Hamber alongside [[Diana]]]]
Years prior to the series, Hamber was an adventurer and became friends with another one, [[Diana]], even travelling together sometimes. However, they became estranged to each other as time went on. Sometime after moving away from Diana, Hamber became lost and aimless in his path as an adventurer, but he met [[Gibeon]], who guided Hamber and persuaded him to join the [[Explorers]]. In gratitude for Gibeon's guidance, Hamber became one of Gibeon's most loyal subordinates.

Hamber was also in charge of taking care of Gibeon's young grandson, [[Amethio]], after the death of [[Maria (Horizons)|the boy's mother]]. Hamber and Amethio became very close, with Amethio considering Hamber a father figure. As a high-ranking member of the Explorers, Hamber became responsible for finding and training new talent for the organization. He first trained and coached Amethio, then found [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], and [[Chalce]] and coached each of them in sequence. In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', it was revealed that Hamber personally assigned [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]] in their early days as Explorers to act alongside Amethio.

At some point in the past, he told his boss about a mysterious [[Pagogo|pendant]] that his friend Diana possessed. Hamber returned to her, wanting to introduce Diana to Gibeon, who he said had the answers she was looking for. However, Diana saw through his words, as Hamber bringing along a group of subordinates immediately signaled to her that Hamber was working for an organization who was after the pendant, and she subsequently escaped. Later, Hamber found out that Diana no longer possessed the pendant as she gave it to her granddaughter, [[Liko]]. Upon learning this, he forged a letter written under Diana's name and sent Amethio, alongside his two subordinates Zirc and Onia, to visit Liko at [[Indigo Academy]] with the intention of having her hand over the pendant.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
Hamber first appeared in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', communicating with [[Amethio]] regarding [[Liko]]'s pendant.

[[HZ006|After]] Amethio's mission to [[Roy's hometown]], Hamber appeared along with the admins of the Explorers at a meeting with [[Gibeon]]. When Amethio and [[Spinel]] began to argue, Hamber reminded the two that they were in the presence of their leader and after the group left the place, Hamber spoke with Gibeon about his boss's goals.

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Hamber showed up at another meeting with the Explorers Admins to hear Spinel's briefing on his mission. After Spinel refused to give complete information, Hamber decided to end the meeting.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Hamber received Amethio's report on his unit's unsanctioned activity pursuing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] in [[Galar]]. Upon learning of the mysterious Pokémon that had emerged from the pendant, Hamber recruited [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] to accompany him to the [[region]], as he wished to see it directly for himself. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], Hamber told Coral and Sidian to stay behind until he needed them. Hamber then reunited with Diana as he tried to prevent her escape, but failed. After the Rising Volt Tacklers escaped, Hamber reported to Gibeon.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', Hamber and the other Admins met to discuss their next objective. Following Amethio's suggestion, Hamber and others discussed the possibility of going after [[Lucius]]'s mysterious {{p|Rayquaza}}, but the meeting ended without a consensus.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Hamber was asked by Amethio to train him to become stronger following a defeat at the hands of the [[Black Rayquaza]], a request that Hamber accepted.
[[File:Hamber Vs Amethio HZ034.png|left|250px|thumb|Hamber training with [[Amethio]]]]
In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', following a conversation with Gibeon, Hamber had a {{pkmn|battle}} with Amethio, with the former using his {{p|Dusknoir}} to face off against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]]. Although evenly matched, Ceruledge started to overpower Dusknoir, only for Hamber to pull out a [[Tera Orb]] and {{Tera}}stallize Dusknoir and win the battle. After the battle, Hamber handed Amethio a Tera Orb.

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Hamber met with the other Explorers to hear the new objectives imposed by Gibeon. After the end of the meeting, he stayed with Amethio while the other team members left the meeting room.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', Hamber accompanied Amethio in a personal meeting with Gibeon and, after leaving the place, he showed satisfaction with Amethio's progress in searching for [[Laqua]]'s location.

In ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', Hamber and the other Admins gathered at the Explorers HQ, where they discussed some footage Spinel presented of Amethio helping Liko escape from a cave. Hamber agreed to hear Amethio out, but before he could provide an explanation, Gibeon interrupted. Declaring Amethio a traitor for aiding the enemy, Gibeon casted his grandson out of the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Hamber was mentioned during a report from [[Chalce]] to Spinel. According to her, Hamber began to suspect the events that led to Amethio's expulsion and began investigating what happened.

In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', Hamber tasked Coral and Sidian with entering [[Area Zero]] to spy on the Rising Volt Tacklers. While Coral was initially displeased with not getting to battle, he got her to comply, complimenting Coral on her bold power of adaptability and Sidian on his composed power of judgment and how their strengths and skills would be vital for the mission.
[[File:Hamber Zygarde Cube HZ092.png|250px|thumb|Hamber entrusting the Zygarde Cube to Zirc and Onia]]
In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Hamber rescued Amethio, Zirc, and Onia, and returned their Pokémon to them after they were caught by Spinel's security guards. At [[Amethio's mansion]], Hamber informed the group of how he met and worked for Gibeon, how he mentored and trained Amethio, Coral, Sidian, and Chlace, with Spinel as the exception, as well as talking about Gibeon's past with Lucius and [[Rystal]], from his boss' point of view. He expressed similar views to Amethio in suspecting Spinel of intending to betray Gibeon to steal the [[Laquium]] crystals for himself. He then bid the group farewell as they headed to Laqua.

In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', one year after the events in Laqua, Hamber revealed that he received a report from Spinel, who had become the president of Exceed, that Amethio had betrayed Gibeon and that both of them had died in Laqua. Hamber did not believe Spinel's report, however, and secretly entrusted Amethio's subordinates, Zirc and Onia, with a mission to find Amethio and the White Zygarde, entrusting them with a [[Zygarde Cube]] and the lone Zygarde Cell to do so.

In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Hamber was informed that Amethio was safe and well. Happy with the news, Hamber began to cry, unaware that he was being monitored by Chalce.

In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', it was revealed that Hamber and Diana reconciled on their own terms. After capturing a [[wild Pokémon]] together, Hamber revealed to Diana what he knew about Spinel's plans, such as the whereabouts of the [[Six Heroes]]. Together, they agreed that the key to defeating Spinel's plans laid with Amethio and Liko, who carried Gibeon and Lucius's dreams within them. Later, in a conversation with Chalce, Spinel revealed that he knew all of Hamber's movements and that one of his goals was to put an end to all possible threats to his plans. In the [[HZ108|following episode]], it was revealed that Hamber contacted Diana again, but was unable to go much further because Hamber realized he was being spied on.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Hamber met [[Dot]] of the Rising Volt Tacklers and requested her help in rescuing Cervantis, who had been imprisoned by the Explorers. When the duo was confronted by Chalce, Hamber intended to battle her but backed down when Chalce reminded him of the consequences of taking up arms against her: expulsion from the Explorers, which would leave him unable to continue acting as a double agent for Amethio. Hamber briefly questioned Chalce's motives, bringing up her title as a teacher, leaving her emotionally shaken and leading her to reveal that she is merely cooperating with Spinel as a necessary end for her own goal. After Dot defeated Chalce in battle herself, she and Hamber were able to rescue Cervantis. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], Hamber, Dot and Cervantis reached the [[Explorers base]] near [[Manpūku Town]] too late to save Amethio, Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Ult]] from being decisively defeated by five of the Six Heroes under [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s control. Once the battle concluded, Amethio and Cervantis repaired their relationship, much to Hamber's approval. Hamber then decided to accompany Amethio and Cervantis in their search for more Zygarde Cells, and bid farewell to Liko's group for the time being.

Hamber reappeared in a flashback in [[HZ123]], where the events that led to him becoming Diana's traveling companion again were detailed. During the flashback, it was revealed that together they collaborated to liberate a village in [[Kitakami]] from the problems caused by a wild {{p|Pecharunt}}.

Hamber was mentioned by Amethio in [[HZ124]], where he revealed that Hamber had passed on to him all the information regarding [[Briar]]'s research to eliminate Laquium.

In [[HZ130]], Hamber traveled to the Explorers HQ at [[Mount Pericarp]]. He attempted to convince Chalce, Coral, and Sidian to turn against Spinel, showing his concern about the [[Strong Sphere]]s destroying bonds between Trainers and Pokémon, but to no avail, resulting in a battle of Hamber against the three of his former students. Despite the use of {{m|Trick Room}} and dominating most of the battle, Hamber's Dusknoir and {{form|Rotom|Mow}} {{p|Rotom}} were defeated by Chalce's {{p|Medicham}}. Hamber then revealed his newly caught {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}}, which he met and battled in Kitakami. Ursaluna managed to defeat Coral's {{p|Glalie}} and Sidian's {{p|Garganacl}}, leaving Medicham on its own. After Chalce's surprising use of [[Mega Evolution]], however, Ursaluna was defeated by Mega Medicham. Hamber noted how Chalce's use of Mega Evolution showed she still trusts in the bonds between her and her Pokémon, still trying to convince her to turn against Spinel once more, but she still ignored his pleas. Hamber managed to escape from being captured afterwards, thanks to Ursaluna, commenting how it was now up to Amethio and his allies to deal with the looming threat at hand.

In [[HZ132]], Diana revealed that Hamber was responsible for rebuilding her castle after the destruction caused by the Explorers [[HZ025|some time ago]].

In [[HZ133]], Hamber arrived to save Dot, Nemona and Penny from Rubina and Indi as the appearance of his [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Ursaluna|Bloodmoon]] [[Ursaluna (Pokémon)|Ursaluna]] intimidates Indi and Rubina's [[Cofagrigus (Pokémon)|Cofagrigus]] and [[Runerigus (Pokémon)|Runerigus]] so much they stop using the move, giving Penny's Flareon a chance to finish them off with [[Heat Wave (move)|Heat Wave]], forcing them to retreat and prepare the next phase of their plan. Dot, Nemona, and Penny greeted Hamber who has now repaid [[HZ110|his debt to Dot]]. Hamber barely has time to introduce Ursaluna to the trio before a squadron of Explorers agents appears to confront them. Hamber tells the trio to move on. They thank him and run off as Hamber prepares to cut loose against his new adversaries.
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==Character==
[[File:Hamber Eye.png|250px|left|thumb|Hamber's open eye]]
Hamber is a loyal and respectful servant of the [[Explorers]]' leader [[Gibeon]], who he credits with giving him direction in life as a younger man. He is close enough to Gibeon to have acted as the personal butler for Gibeon's family, and became a father figure to Gibeon's grandson [[Amethio]] following the death of [[Maria (Horizons)|the boy's mother]] and estrangement from his father [[Cervantis]]. In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', it was shown that Hamber genuinely cares for Amethio like a parent beyond their roles in the Explorers, to the point of being quite emotional about Amethio's well-being when he discovered that he was safe and well. This role of trusted servant is reflected in his work as the Explorers' second in command under Gibeon, often acting as a surrogate leader in Gibeon's stead.
[[File:Young Amethio and Hamber.png|150px|thumb|Younger [[Amethio]] alongside Hamber]]
Hamber is also a skilled {{pkmn|Trainer}}, possesses a [[Tera Orb]], and was responsible for training not only Amethio but [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], and [[Chalce]], who he found and recruited into the Explorers on Gibeon's behalf. He is stern on his subordinates when they behave improperly in Gibeon's presence, but still generally shows concern for their well-being during dangerous operations. Some of the other Explorers members have observed his more apparent closeness to Amethio, which goes as far as training extensively with him and giving him a Tera Orb of his own. While he is particularly close with Amethio, he has also been observant of his other three subordinates, recognizing and respecting their talents and skills. He has at one point complimented Coral and Sidian on their respective strengths, namely Coral's boldness and adaptability and Sidian's composure and judgment, and additionally remarked on how Chalce has changed since she began working with [[Spinel]].

Despite his loyalty to Gibeon, Hamber still retains a sense of curiosity from his past as an adventurer and is willing to indulge it at times. This was seen in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', in which he traveled to [[Galar]] himself to investigate {{an|Terapagos}}'s appearance instead of reporting Amethio's unsanctioned actions to Gibeon. Hamber may also decide to act against Gibeon's direct orders if he judges that doing so is in Gibeon's best interest; when Amethio, who had been suspended from all missions by Gibeon, was caught spying on Spinel's research at [[Exceed]], Hamber rescued him. Instead of punishing him or reporting him to Gibeon, Hamber instead brought him, along with [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]], to [[Amethio's mansion|Amethio's childhood home]] and told them about Gibeon's past, motivating them to go to [[Laqua]] and try to intervene in Gibeon's mission before Spinel could take advantage of it.

Hamber does not share the same sense of loyalty to his new leader, Spinel, as he did with Gibeon. This is noted in the fact that Spinel was the only admin during Gibeon's tenure that he had never personally trained, creating a lack of familiarity and less trust between them, along with Spinel's attempts to constantly frame Amethio for various incriminating events, which Hamber had never believed due to the time he spent with Amethio. Hamber secretly acts behind Spinel's back as a result, taking actions such as recruiting Zirc and Onia as fellow double agents against Spinel within the Explorers, or reconciling with [[Diana]] and sharing updated Explorers intel with her as his form of recompense for her granddaughter [[Liko]] helping them find Amethio. For his own part, Spinel expected disloyalty from the individual who acted as Gibeon's second-in-command and Amethio's sympathetic ear and is secretly having Hamber's actions monitored.

Calm and collected he may be at all times though, he isn't completely immune to being surprised, having reacted with comedic shock upon hearing from Diana that Pecharunt sees him like the old man who raised it back then. The event also shows him to a little bit sensitive at the mention of his old age.
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==Pokémon==
This listing is of Hamber's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{aniseries|HZ}}:
===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hamber
|pkmn=Dusknoir
|tera=Ghost
|stage1=Dusclops
|type1=Ghost
|img=Hamber Dusknoir.png
|img2=Hamber Dusknoir Terastal.png
|epnum=HZ024
|epname=Reunion at the Ancient Castle!
|vajp=Tatsuki Kobe
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Dusknoir}} is Hamber's first known Pokémon as well as his main partner. In Hamber's youth it was still a {{p|Dusclops}}, before it eventually evolved. In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'' and ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', Dusknoir traveled with Hamber to the [[ancient castle]] in [[Galar]], where they confronted [[Diana]] to try to stop her escape.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Hamber used Dusknoir in a {{pkmn|training}} {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Amethio]], during which it was revealed that Dusknoir could {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Ghost}} [[type]]. With this great power, Dusknoir was able to defeat [[Amethio's Ceruledge]].

As revealed in a flashback in [[HZ123]], Dusknoir teamed up with Diana's {{p|Arcanine}} to battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pecharunt}} near [[Mossui Town]], ultimately ending with Diana catching the [[Mythical Pokémon]] for herself.

In [[HZ130]], Dusknoir was used alonside Rotom to battle Chalce, Coral, and Sidian's Pokémon, though dominating the battle at first, it was defeated by Medicham.

In [[HZ133]], Dusknoir, along with [[Ursaluna]], battled against [[Indi]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Runerigus}} in order to save [[Dot]], [[Penny]], and {{an|Nemona}}.

Dusknoir's known moves are {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}, {{m|Phantom Force}}, {{m|Trick Room}}, and {{m|Haze}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hamber
|pkmn=Rotom
|type1=Electric
|type2=Grass
|img=Hamber Mow Rotom.png
|epnum=HZ123
|epname=
|vajp=Daiki Yamashita
|vaen=
|desc={{form|Rotom|Mow}} {{p|Rotom}} is Hamber's second known Pokémon. It was first seen accompanying its Trainer during [[Diana]]'s flashback.

In [[HZ130]], Rotom was used alongside Dusknoir against [[Chalce]], [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]]'s Pokémon. Despite putting up a good fight, it was eventually defeated by {{p|Medicham}}.

Rotom's known moves are {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}, and {{m|Leaf Storm}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hamber
|pkmn=Ursaluna
|gender=male
|type1=Ground
|type2=Normal
|img=Hamber Ursaluna.png
|epnum=HZ130
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}} is Hamber's third known Pokémon. He was revealed to have been caught in [[Kitakami]] after battling Hamber's Dusknoir and accepting his invitation to join his team.

Ursaluna battled against [[Chalce]], [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]]'s Pokémon and overwhelmed them all, defeating both {{p|Glalie}} and {{p|Garganacl}} though it was mostly Glalie’s Self Destruct. Despite this, he was then defeated by Chalce's {{me|Medicham}}. After the battle, Ursaluna managed to recover in time and helped his Trainer to escape the [[Explorers HQ]].

In [[HZ133]], Ursaluna, along with Dusknoir, battled against [[Indi]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Runerigus}} in order to save [[Dot]], [[Penny]], and {{an|Nemona}}.

Ursaluna's known moves are {{m|Moonblast}}, {{m|Blood Moon}}, and {{m|Slash}}.}}

===Traveling with===
{|width="75%"
|{{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Hamber Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Taken care of===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hamber
|pkmn=Zygarde Cell {{shinystar}}
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|main=White Zygarde
|img=White Zygarde Cell.png
|cap=Hamber's Zygarde Cell
|epnum=HZ083
|epname=The Truth Revealed!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Hamber revealed that he was in possession of one of [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]]'s [[Zygarde Cell|Cell]]s, which he believed had taken a liking towards him. In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', it entered a [[Zygarde Cube]] and was given to [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]].}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{ghost color light}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=近藤浩徳 ''Hironori Kondo''
|en=Paul Mercier
|zh_yue=楊耀泰 ''Owen Yang''
|nl=Simon Zwiers
|ar=شربل أيوب ''Charbel Ayoub''
|fi=Petri Hanttu
|de=Hans-Georg Panczak
|he=דן שצברג ''Dan Shatzberg''
|it=Gianni Quillico
|no=Johannes Joner
|pl=Szymon Mysłakowski
|pt_br=Luciano Lira
|es_la=Santos Alberto
|es_eu=Luis Fernando Ríos
|th=อธิคม เตื่อยตุ่น
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:150px" |[[File:HZ New Years Eve 2023.jpg|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; width:150px" |[[File:Hamber expression sheet.png|x250px]]
|-
|Artwork from "Happy New Year 2024"
|Expression sheet for ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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===Eyecatch===
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|-
|}

==Trivia==
* When {{Tera}}stallizing his {{p|Dusknoir}}, Hamber uses the phrase '''experience the abyss''' (Japanese: '''深淵を歩め''' ''wander the abyss'').
* Hamber's hairstyle resembles Dusknoir's hand design.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{ghost color}}; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{arcade color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{arcade color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{arcade color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ハンベル ''Hambel''
| From ''{{wp|hambergite}}''
|-
| English, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Hamber
| From his Japanese name
|-
| German
| Hagen
| Similar to his Japanese name and possibly ''{{wp|hagendorfite}}''
|-
| European Spanish
| Ambros
| Similar to his Japanese name and possibly ''ámbar'' ({{wp|amber}})
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Hámber
| Similar to his English name
|-
| Korean
| 함베르 ''Hamber''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 漢貝爾 ''Hànbèi'ěr''
| rowspan="3" | Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 漢貝爾 ''Honbuiyíh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 汉贝尔 ''Hànbèi'ěr''
|-
| Thai
| ฮันเบล ''Hanben''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
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==References==
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==Related articles==
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