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HZ139

2026-06-07T17:32:35Z

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* {{BMGf|310741|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''ないしょのメタモン{{ruby|狂詩曲|ラプソディ}}''' ''Secret {{tt|Metamon|Ditto}} Rhapsody)'' is the 139th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,371st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 5, 2026.
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==Plot==
In the dead of night, {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} and {{TP|Murdock|Lycanroc}} sneak into the [[Brave Olivine]]'s cargo hold to have a midnight snack on {{Berries}}. They suddenly freeze, though, when someone who looks like [[Captain Pikachu]] enters the room, but when it starts laughing, it {{m|transform}}s back into its true form as a {{p|Ditto}}. The two Pokémon quickly befriend it, and come next day, while the crew is having a clean-up day by feeding their unnecessary items to {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Muk}}, they introduce Ditto to {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}}, and {{p|Sableye}}. Quaquaval and Sableye instantly befriend it, while Meowscarada remains wary of it, choosing to hide behind Quaquaval. [[Ult]] brings in a huge rock that he found and wants to add to his collection, but [[Roy]] and the others remind him that they're cleaning up the ship and tell him to take it back. [[Murdock]] notes that the ship is getting a bit cramped, and that they don't have much more space onboard. Overhearing this, the Pokémon start worrying that Ditto will not be allowed to stay if the crew finds it, so when [[Liko]] comes to ask for Meowscarada's help in cleaning up her room, Quaquaval hastily hides Ditto out of sight. Meowscarada follows Liko to her room, but Skeledirge, Quaquaval, and Lycanroc realize that Ditto has disappeared and frantically start searching for it, unaware that it has tagged along with Meowscarada by transforming into her tail.

In Liko's room, she starts sorting her personal items into boxes based on whether she wants to keep them or throw them away, specifically making sure that a wooden {{p|Squawkabilly}} carving goes amongst the kept items. In the middle of the cleaning, Meowscarada suddenly notices Ditto on her tail and starts frantically trying to pull it off, freaking Liko out as Meowscarada's "tail" seems to stretch unnaturally long. The other Pokémon quickly rush in to keep Liko from seeing Ditto just as Meowscarada manages to pull Ditto off, though not without sending a lot of items flying around in the process. Quaquaval quickly hides Ditto in Skeledirge's mouth and runs out with him, Sableye, and Lycanroc as the sudden situation calms down. Liko calms down as well as she and Meowscarada regather the scattered items, though Meowscarada fails to notice that she accidentally places the Squawkabilly carving into the box of disposable items. They head outside, where Ditto once again causes confusion by transforming into an extra member of [[Mollie]]'s {{p|Maushold}} {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}}, which the Pokémon quickly catch and carry away, Roy mistaking their activity as them playing while Meowscarada places the contents of her box, including the carving, inside Muk's mouth.

Hiding in the ship's bridge, the Pokémon are amused seeing Ditto briefly transforming into Nosepass's nose and go on to introduce it to the rest of the ship's Pokémon and amuse them with its [[Ditto transformations|transformations]], though they are quick to again hide Ditto as soon as the crew heads past them for lunch. In the dining hall, while everyone else sits down with their usual meals, Murdock points out that he's been having Lycanroc taste test some of his treats again, which has caused it to become chubby once more, so he's putting it on a [[Tamato Berry]] diet, much to Lycanroc's dismay. To help Lycanroc, Ditto secretly transforms into a part of its muzzle to eat the Berries in its stead. At first, Murdock is happy to see Lycanroc eating, but feeling its "muzzle", he notices how oddly squishy it feels. The Pokémon in the room start to panic and begin causing random chaos to create a distraction while Ditto hides by transforming into {{p|Noctowl}}'s eyebrow. While the chaos still ensues in the background, Liko comes in and asks Meowscarada if she's seen her Squawkabilly carving, being sure she placed it amongst the items she wanted to preserve, causing Meowscarada to freeze in horror when she realizes that she accidentally fed it to Muk and thus unintentionally threw away something that's precious to her {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Oblivious to Meowscarada's terror, Liko figures that her Pokémon doesn't know what she's referring to, and leaves to look for the carving again.
[[File:Paldea first partners fully evolved anime.png|thumb|250px|Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval celebrating Ditto joining the crew]]
Later, Ditto finds Meowscarada crying in sadness over what she's done. Feeling sympathetic for her, Ditto decides to help by transforming into a copy of the carving, which Meowscarada takes to Liko to pretend that she's found the lost precious item. In return, Liko shows Meowscarada a foxtail toy that they used to play with long ago, almost unknowingly tickling Ditto into exposing itself until Meowscarada hastily plays with the toy for a while before running outside, where the other Pokémon have gathered around an unnerved Muk. Some of them decide to try diving into Muk's mouth to retrieve the carving, but {{p|Snorunt}} gets scared and {{p|Pawmi}} trips and hurts itself before it can do so, so Meowscarada takes it upon herself to fix her mistake. After her pleas to Muk fail to get the item back, she's prepared to jump into its mouth herself, only for Liko to show up and start holding her back, not understanding what she's trying to do. As the unusual situation is being observed by Roy and [[Dot]], Ditto suddenly shows up and returns to its usual form, finally revealing itself to the children, before transforming into a copy of Meowscarada's foxtail toy. Meowscarada uses Ditto to tickle Muk into sneezing, causing it to spit out all the items it has eaten that day, including Liko's Squawkabilly carving, which Ditto retrieves and returns to its rightful owner.

While Roy checks Ditto on his [[Pokédex]], Ult excitedly approaches it, having never seen a Ditto before. The other Pokémon rush in to defensively protect Ditto, who solemnly starts to leave upon assuming that the [[human]]s will kick it out, but Liko stops it, as she and her friends understand that it clearly feels at home aboard the Brave Olivine, and the Pokémon aboard clearly enjoy its company. As such, with one final approval from Captain Pikachu, Ditto officially joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], much to its happiness as the Pokémon celebrate. That evening, Liko explains to her friends that the Squawkabilly carving is so important to her because it's a souvenir she's planning to give to [[Diana|her grandmother]]. As everyone goes to sleep, the [[narrator]] explains how Ditto's habit of transforming into a rock while sleeping has caused Meowscarada and Sableye to fight over which of them gets to sleep with it, with Meowscarada taking it from the sleeping Sableye's grip to sleep with her instead.
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==Major events==

* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] adopt the {{p|Ditto}} that [[HZ138|stowed away]] on the [[Brave Olivine]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Lucius]] (narration)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Mollie]]'s; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Pawmi}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Snorunt}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Muk}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Polteageist}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Sinistea}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Tatsugiri}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; ×3; {{form|Tatsugiri|Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy forms}})
* {{p|Ditto}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; newly joined)

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Study with Instructor Starmie]]: If two {{p|Ditto}} meet, what do they do?
** Choices: Run away, become friends, fight
** Answer: Fight
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features the {{DL|Rising Volt Tacklers|wild Pokémon}} of the [[Brave Olivine]] and the second features [[Dot]] with her {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}}, {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}}, and {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}.
* This episode marks the first time the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] have adopted a new [[wild Pokémon]] since ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', 71 episodes ago.
* This episode marks the first 'appearance' of the [[Narrator]] since [[HZ001|''The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One'']].
* [[Liko]], {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, Dot, and {{p|Ditto}} narrate the preview for the [[HZ140|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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AG153

2026-05-30T14:44:40Z

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'''Tactics Theatrics!!''' (Japanese: '''バトルドーム！炎と水のフュージョン！！ ''' ''Battle Dome! Fusion of Fire and Water!!)'' is the 153rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 427th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 24, 2005, and in the United States on September 30, 2006.

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==Blurb==

Ash has finally reached the Battle Dome, and what a reception! An eager crowd of journalists wants to meet the new challenger who's going to take on Tucker, the famous Dome Ace. Ash is whisked off to his first press conference and he's having fun until he admits he doesn't know who Tucker the Dome Ace is, to the horror of all the reporters.

Team Rocket knows who Tucker is—when they're not selling snacks at the Battle Dome, they're busy pretending to be his hairdressers. Tucker knows how to please a crowd, and Ash makes his big Battle Dome entrance only to be outshone by Tucker and his tons of screaming fans! Tucker sends out Swampert and Arcanine, so Ash chooses his Corphish and Swellow. But type advantage won't be enough against Swampert and Arcanine's teamwork and combos!

The battle heats up immediately and there are plenty of surprises in store for Ash. For one thing, Tucker's speedy Arcanine knows Aerial Ace, and goes head to head with Swellow! Ash also needs to find a way around Swampert's strong defense. It turns out Tucker's all about strategy as well as showmanship, so Ash has a rough time until he figures out how to counter Tucker's tactics with a few of his own. Corphish and Swellow then deal a knock-out combination to win the round. Ash leaves the Battle Dome with a shiny new Tactics Symbol and memories of an amazing experience!

==Plot==
Successfully arriving at the [[Battle Dome]], {{Ash}} is flooded by many reporters and personnel. [[Scott]] pops out, saying to go to the press conference. A press conference takes place with various reporters questioning Ash about his upcoming {{pkmn|battle}} in the Battle Dome. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is grooming the [[Frontier Brain]], [[Tucker|Dome Ace Tucker]], and making battle preparations. Arriving at an inner platform within the Battle Dome, Ash can easily see the battle platform from above. Team Rocket is doing their usual errands while serving the normal concessions and snacks.

The lights dim within the arena as a nearby screen illuminates, displaying various information about Ash from [[Pallet Town]], including his achievements in the [[Orange League|Orange]], [[Indigo League|Indigo]], [[Johto League|Johto]], and [[Hoenn League]]s. A giant plume of smoke and dust erupts in the arena as Ash makes his appearance. The arena lightens with various colors of light as Tucker, the Frontier Brain, makes his appearance. Landing majestically atop the adjacent platform, the crowd goes hysterical. Seeing the Dome Ace of the Battle Dome for the first time gives [[Max]] and {{an|May}} thoughts of [[Norman|their father]].
[[File:Corphish and Swellow battling Tucker.png|thumb|220px|left|Swellow and Corphish paired up to take out Tucker's duo]]
The battle about to take place, Tucker displays the coin for defeating him in this battle as he sends out both {{p|Arcanine}} and {{p|Swampert}} in a veil of fire and water. This battle will be a [[Double Battle|two-on-two Pokémon battle]]. Ash analyzes Tucker's choice and chooses to call upon {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Corphish}}.

The battle quickly goes underway with Swellow launching into a devastating {{m|Quick Attack}} towards Swampert. Arcanine rushes towards Swampert and is thrust into the air, reaching a high velocity, and collides with Swellow, knocking it backward. Swellow recovers from the attack as Corphish attacks with a {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Swampert jumps in front of Arcanine to shield themselves from the attack with {{m|Protect}}. {{an|Brock}} notes that both Pokémon support each other with Arcanine's {{stat|Speed}} and Swampert's {{stat|Defense}}.

Swellow goes for another attack, flying around at high speed with Arcanine running to achieve an equal speed and jumping into the air to defend against Swellow's attack. The two attacks collide, thrusting Swellow backwards and forcing Arcanine to the ground, unable to stop itself from the fall. Corphish sees the opening and goes for the attack with {{m|Vise Grip}} while Swampert launches a {{m|Mud Shot}} attack right behind Arcanine. Just before Arcanine and Corphish make contact, Arcanine dodges Swampert's attack with Corphish taking direct damage and slamming into the nearby wall.

Scott explains that Tucker is known for his astonishing battle tactics while both May and Max are surprised. Tucker thanks Ash for his battle spirit and effort but Swampert quickly resumes the battle with a {{m|Water Gun}}. Both Swellow and Corphish dodge this attack, with Corphish thrusting towards Swampert with a devastating {{m|Crabhammer}}. Swampert retaliates with a {{m|Dynamic Punch}} as both attacks collide in an explosion of light and color. Arcanine dashes toward Swampert to perform another aerial attack. While Swellow comes forward for the {{m|Peck}}, Arcanine launches a strategic {{m|Flamethrower}} towards Swellow but the attack is avoided with {{m|Double Team}}. Arcanine increases its firepower with {{m|Fire Blast}}, hitting Swellow. May comments that it was like watching a [[Contest Battle]].

Meanwhile, Swampert is controlling the water from the air and shaping it with a {{m|Water Pulse}} attack. Swellow dodges Arcanine's first attack, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, and launches towards Arcanine once more, with the second attack making contact and creating a gigantic explosion. Corphish goes for an opening with Crabhammer as Swampert forces the nearby Water Pulse towards Swellow and Corphish, which collides creating a structure formed of water and ice. Arcanine launches a devastating Fire Blast within the structure rotating around creating a fusion of fire and water, Tucker's greatest of tactics.

Both Swellow and Corphish are suspended within this structure as a gigantic explosion takes place between the two forces and both Pokémon are forced towards the ground. Team Rocket is spectating the battle as neither Corphish nor Swellow has enough energy to continue the battle. Both Pokémon revive with a fighting spirit greater than ever. Both Arcanine and Swampert launch a Flamethrower and Water Gun towards Corphish. Both attacks are diverted by Corphish's Bubble Beam attack. Swellow thrusts towards with Quick Attack as Swampert uses Dynamic Punch, and just as Arcanine goes for the opening, Swellow dodges forcing Arcanine into Swampert for a direct hit. A giant plume of smoke and dust engulfs the arena. Arcanine launches another Fire Blast attack but this is again diverted by another Bubble Beam attack. Visibility is lowered by a great amount of fog lingering within the arena.

Both Arcanine and Swampert are unsure of Swellow's exact location and fly towards Corphish and Swellow. Just as both attacks are to make contact, Swellow floats to the left and flies from the bottom, making a direct hit with Corphish's Crabhammer and Swellow's {{m|Aerial Ace}}. Both Arcanine and Swampert are now [[fainting|unable to continue]] after taking the hits, granting Ash the win.

Most of the female crowd is disappointed with Tucker's loss as Tucker congratulates Ash for his victory, with the crowd crying out wildly. He mentions that he's a top tactician. As Tucker congratulates Ash, everyone begins to scream. Tucker thanks Ash for the battle. As Tucker leaves, Ash mentions that he forgot to give him the [[Symbol|Tactics Symbol]]. Tucker points to the top of his hat as Ash pulls it from atop his head and happily displays his newly obtained Symbol.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Tactics Symbol.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Tactics Symbol]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at the [[Battle Dome]] and meet [[Tucker|Dome Ace Tucker]], the third [[Frontier Brain]].
* Ash {{pkmn|battle}}s Tucker and wins, earning the [[Symbol|Tactics Symbol]].
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Tucker]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Norman]] (fantasy)
* [[Tucker]]
* [[Scott]]
* {{OBP|Victor|AG153}}
* Female reporter
* Cameraman
* Male reporter
* Audience
* Child
* Middle-aged woman

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Tucker]]'s)
* {{p|Swampert}} ([[Tucker]]'s)

==Trivia==
[[File:Brains Lineup 3.png|thumb|210px|Tucker in the opening]]
* The {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song|opening animation}} changes a fourth consecutive time to reveal [[Tucker]].
* This is the first time in the animated series where {{m|Aerial Ace}} is used by a Pokémon that can't fly. In the games, many Pokémon who can learn the move have no flight-related abilities.
* [[Bill Rogers]] revealed at the Men of Anime convention that it was his intention that his dub of Tucker sounded similar to the performance of [[Kenta Miyake]], his Japanese voice.
* {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} and music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' are used as background music.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* This is the first episode since [[AG147|its debut]] where [[James's Mime Jr.]] does not appear.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off in this episode.
* [[James]] and {{an|May}} narrate the preview for the [[AG154|next episode]].

===Errors===
* In one scene, {{an|Brock}} mentions that {{p|Arcanine}} can use {{m|Protect}}. However, it was {{p|Swampert}} who could use Protect, not Arcanine.
* When Ash speaks right before he calls out to {{AP|Corphish}} and {{AP|Swellow}}, his mouth overlaps on {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* When Swellow is knocked back by Arcanine's {{m|Extreme Speed}}, part of its head is cut off. This also occurs when it is knocked back by Arcanine's {{m|Aerial Ace}}.
* Despite Pokémon being limited to knowing four moves at one time (matching the games) by this point in the anime, Tucker's [[Swampert (Pokémon)|Swampert]] is seen using five during the battle against Ash.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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HZ137

2026-05-22T22:38:35Z

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title_ja=リブート！冒険の世界へ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Reboot! Off to the World of Adventure!! |
broadcast_jp=May 22, 2026 |
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ja_op=[[Connecting the World|セカイツナガレ]] |
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* {{BMGf|310619|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''リブート！冒険の世界へ！！''' ''Reboot! Off to the World of Adventure!!'') is the 137th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,369th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 22, 2026.
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==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]] reaffirm their dreams.
* Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult all attempt to catch a [[Feebas (Pokémon)|Feebas]] but are each unsuccessful.
* [[Ludlow]] is revealed to have temporarily left the [[Brave Olivine]].

{{animeevents|HZ}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow|Mighty G]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Zirc]] (flashback/fantasy)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Wattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}; fantasy/flashback)
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gholdengo}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Mollie]]'s; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Orla]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{OP|Murdock|Alcremie}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Ruby Swirl}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Rhydon}} ([[Zirc]]'s; flashback/fantasy)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Primeape}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Mantine}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Pawmi}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Carkol}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Slugma}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Polteageist}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Sinistea}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Tatsugiri}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; ×3; {{form|Tatsugiri|Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy forms}})
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×5)
* {{p|Geodude}} (×4)
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rhydon}} (multiple)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (×3)
* {{p|Weedle}} (×2)
* {{p|Combee}} (multilple)
* {{p|Kakuna}} (multiple)
* {{p|Doduo}} (multiple)
* {{p|Feebas}}
* {{p|Slowbro}}
* {{p|Vespiquen}}
* {{p|Ribombee}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Shroomish}} (×4)
* {{p|Pelipper}} (×3)
* {{p|Slowbro}} (×2)
* {{p|Oddish}} (×2)
* {{p|Gloom}} (×2)
* {{p|Bellossom}}
* {{p|Gholdengo}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Vespiquen}} (flashback/fantasy)
* {{p|Dodrio}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Milotic}} ({{Tera}}stallized; flashback)

==Trivia==

* [[Instructor Starmie's Mega Study]]: Where can [[Feebas (Pokémon)|Feebas]] be found living?
** Choices: Sea, lake, river
** Answer: All of them
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Liko]] with her {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, and {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}, and the second features [[Roy]] with his {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]].
* This is the first episode of the ''[[Wonder Voyage]]'' arc.
* As of this episode, {{j|中田誠}} ''{{r|中田誠}}''—who served as assistant director up to the [[HZ136|previous episode]]—has taken over as director of {{aniseries|HZ}}, succeeding {{j|でんさおり}} ''{{r|でんさおり}}''.
* [[Ult]], Captain Pikachu, Liko, [[Dot]], and Roy narrate the preview for the [[HZ138|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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[[Category:Episodes written by Kureha Matsuzawa]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]

[[de:Reboot! Bōken no Sekai e!!]]
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[[ja:2023年版第137話]]
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HZ137

2026-05-22T22:36:46Z

Watchermark: /* Trivia */

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(Japanese: '''リブート！冒険の世界へ！！''' ''Reboot! Off to the World of Adventure!!'') is the 137th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,369th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 22, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]] reaffirm their dreams.
* [[Ludlow]] is revealed to have temporarily left the [[Brave Olivine]].

{{animeevents|HZ}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow|Mighty G]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Zirc]] (flashback/fantasy)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Wattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}; fantasy/flashback)
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gholdengo}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Mollie]]'s; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Orla]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{OP|Murdock|Alcremie}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Ruby Swirl}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Rhydon}} ([[Zirc]]'s; flashback/fantasy)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Primeape}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Mantine}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Pawmi}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Carkol}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Slugma}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Polteageist}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Sinistea}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Tatsugiri}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; ×3; {{form|Tatsugiri|Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy forms}})
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×5)
* {{p|Geodude}} (×4)
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rhydon}} (multiple)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (×3)
* {{p|Weedle}} (×2)
* {{p|Combee}} (multilple)
* {{p|Kakuna}} (multiple)
* {{p|Doduo}} (multiple)
* {{p|Feebas}}
* {{p|Slowbro}}
* {{p|Vespiquen}}
* {{p|Ribombee}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Shroomish}} (×4)
* {{p|Pelipper}} (×3)
* {{p|Slowbro}} (×2)
* {{p|Oddish}} (×2)
* {{p|Gloom}} (×2)
* {{p|Bellossom}}
* {{p|Gholdengo}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Vespiquen}} (flashback/fantasy)
* {{p|Dodrio}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Milotic}} ({{Tera}}stallized; flashback)

==Trivia==

* [[Instructor Starmie's Mega Study]]: Where can [[Feebas (Pokémon)|Feebas]] be found living?
** Choices: Sea, lake, river
** Answer: All of them
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Liko]] with her {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, and {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}, and the second features [[Roy]] with his {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]].
* This is the first episode of the ''[[Wonder Voyage]]'' arc.
* As of this episode, {{j|中田誠}} ''{{r|中田誠}}''—who served as assistant director up to the [[HZ136|previous episode]]—has taken over as director of {{aniseries|HZ}}, succeeding {{j|でんさおり}} ''{{r|でんさおり}}''.
* [[Ult]], Captain Pikachu, Liko, [[Dot]], and Roy narrate the preview for the [[HZ138|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=HZ136 |

nextcode=HZ138 |

series=Pokémon Horizons: The Series |
colorscheme=Wonder Voyage}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:1369}}
[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series episodes|137]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Kureha Matsuzawa]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]

[[de:Reboot! Bōken no Sekai e!!]]
[[es:EP1373]]
[[fr:LH137]]
[[it:OP137]]
[[ja:2023年版第137話]]
[[zh:宝可梦地平线第137集]]

Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening

2026-05-22T13:41:25Z

Watchermark: /* Pokémon debuts */

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broadcast_jp=July 11, 2013 |
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* {{BMGf|152164|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|153147|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|161554|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Pokémon: Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツー～覚醒への序章～''' ''Mewtwo: The Prologue to its Awakening'') is a special episode that serves as a prologue to ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''. It first aired in Japan on July 11, 2013 and in the United States on January 11, 2014.

It was released in Japan on December 18, 2013 as part of the "Mewtwo Box" DVD collection, which also includes ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', ''Genesect and the Legend Awakened'', and ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]''.

==Other posters and logos==
<gallery>
File:Mewtwo Prologue to Awakening logo.png|Japanese logo
</gallery>

==Plot==
{{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} fights with a {{p|Tyranitar}} and two {{p|Escavalier}} in a [[Unnamed forest (Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening)|mountain range]]. It escapes but is badly injured, while the Tyranitar and Escavalier are swept away by a landslide caused by their fighting.

Sometime later, [[Virgil]] is on his way back to base with his {{p|Eevee}} after completing another rescue mission. His helicopter has engine trouble, forcing him to land for repairs. He meets {{un|Anna}} and her grandfather {{un|Oscar}}, who live in a cabin in the mountains. While talking with Virgil after giving him some lunch, they explain their encounter with a Pokémon whose identity was unknown to them. Some time prior, they had been hiking with their {{p|Stoutland}} when all three of them fell into a deep crevasse. The Pokémon—Mewtwo, unbeknownst to them—saved them with its {{m|Psychic}} before flying away.

Having overheard their conversation, a man with his right arm in a sling approaches them. He introduces himself as [[Dirk]] and reveals Mewtwo's identity, explaining that Mewtwo saved him from a landslide but it and his Escavalier were caught up in the disaster. Virgil mobilizes his Team Eevee to aid Dirk in recovering his Pokémon, a mission they successfully accomplish. However, Dirk expresses worry that Mewtwo is badly injured as well, and asks Virgil, Anna, and Oscar to help him find it.

Meanwhile, Mewtwo soaks in an underwater spring to recover. A {{p|Marill}} and {{p|Azumarill}} swim up to it, but flee when it glares at them.

Virgil, Anna, and Oscar examine a map of the region and realize that finding Mewtwo will be difficult. Virgil suggests that he can use his helicopter to search from the air, but Dirk says that Mewtwo will be frightened away due to its distrust in humans. When pressed on how he knows so much about Mewtwo, Dirk confesses that Mewtwo was created by humans using the genes of {{p|Mew}}. When it became the subject of cruel experiments, Mewtwo escaped the laboratory. Dirk says that he was searching for Mewtwo to offer it protection, but when he finally found it, they were caught in the landslide.

Virgil sends Team Eevee out to search for Mewtwo alongside Stoutland, and Anna uses her ability to connect with the hearts of the forest Pokémon to get their aid as well. Virgil's Eevee, {{p|Vaporeon}}, and {{p|Leafeon}} encounter the Marill and Azumarill from earlier and learn of Mewtwo's location. However, they are unaware that a camera drone is following them, recording a feed that Dirk is secretly monitoring on his wrist device. Dirk slips off on his own while the others are not looking.

Team Eevee reunites with Stoutland at the cave Mewtwo occupies, and Eevee, {{p|Espeon}}, and Stoutland bring a [[Revival Herb]] to Mewtwo. Mewtwo, however, refuses all aid. As they leave the cave, Dirk is standing on a cliff overlooking the clearing. He removes his sling and summons an army of robotic drones to surround the clearing and cave entrance. Angered by the disturbance, Mewtwo attempts to leave, only to be trapped by the electromagnetic barrier generated by the drones and attacked by Dirk's Tyranitar and Escavalier. When seemingly cornered, Mewtwo [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] into Mega Mewtwo Y and counterattacks using its incredible speed.

Virgil, Anna, and Oscar arrive, discover the scene, and confront Dirk. Dirk claims to not have lied about his goals, saying instead that he simply failed to tell them that he is a [[Pokémon hunter]] hired by [[Mewtwo's creators]] to recapture it. Mewtwo says that it knew humans could not be trusted before resuming the battle. Anna apologizes to Mewtwo, saying that she did not know the truth about Dirk.

Suddenly, after having been hit by Tyranitar's {{m|Hyper Beam}} earlier, some of Dirk's drones spark and cause a forest fire. Virgil calls Team Eevee forth, but the flames quickly surround them. The drones surround Mewtwo and begin attacking it. Within moments, Mewtwo is restrained by energy blasts fired from the drones, but it frees itself using {{m|Psystrike}}. Mewtwo then dodges several more blasts and Mega Evolves, destroying the drones using its speed and psychic powers. Several of the burning drones crash around Dirk, causing him to fall down the cliff and drop his Pokémon's {{i|Poké Ball}}s.

Flying over the forest, Mewtwo muses that it was created to be the strongest Pokémon, but everyone who gets involved with it only finds trouble. It uses Psychic to lift all the water from a nearby lake and drop it onto the fire, extinguishing the flames.

Dirk awakens and calls for Tyranitar and the Escavalier to attack Mewtwo again, only for Mewtwo to crush his Poké Balls with Psychic. Tyranitar and the two Escavalier walk off, freed from Dirk's control. With no other options, Dirk begs Mewtwo for mercy, saying that he only attacked it because the scientists told him to. Virgil's Espeon and {{p|Umbreon}} use Psychic to lift up and capture Dirk, and Virgil says that he will take Dirk to [[Officer Jenny]]. Virgil, Anna, and Oscar all thank Mewtwo for saving them, but it says that it was merely helping the Pokémon. Mewtwo asks them to forget their meeting and then flies away into a thunderstorm, asking itself if it will ever find a place to call home.

At a [[Pokémon Center]], {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} are speaking to [[Professor Oak]], who tells them to visit a park called [[Pokémon Hills]] in [[New Tork City]] where [[Eric|his friend]] works. Iris turns around and sees Virgil in an interview on television. The interviewer asks him what is important for the Pokémon Rescue Squad, and Virgil looks up to the sky. Thinking of Mewtwo, he answers that it is all about people and Pokémon connecting to each other with open hearts.

== Major events ==
{{animeevents|BW}}
=== Debuts ===
==== Pokémon debuts ====
* {{me|Mewtwo}} Y
===== TV episode debuts =====
* {{p|Klang}}

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Virgil]]
* {{un|Anna}}
* {{un|Oscar}}
* [[Dirk]]
* [[Mewtwo's creators]] (flashback)
* Reporter

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Espeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Glaceon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Stoutland}} ({{un|Oscar}}'s)
* {{p|Escavalier}} ([[Dirk]]'s; ×2; released)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} ([[Dirk]]'s; released)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} (''[[Mewtwo (M16)|Best Wishes]]''; Normal and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo Y]])
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Sentret}}
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Sawsbuck|Summer Form}})
* {{p|Deerling}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deerling|Summer Form}}; multiple)
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Azumarill}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Shroomish}}
* {{p|Breloom}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Hoothoot}}
* {{p|Starly}}
* {{p|Klink}}
* {{p|Klang}}
* {{p|Klinklang}}

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Unova2}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Unova2|Cilan (anime)|disp=Cilan|Jason Griffith|Dent|Mamoru Miyano|デント|宮野真守}}
{{cast|Unova2|Iris (anime)|disp=Iris|Eileen Stevens|Iris|Aoi Yūki|アイリス|悠木碧}}
{{cast|Unova2|Iris's Axew|disp=Axew|Kayzie Rogers|Kibago|Minami Tsuda|キバゴ|津田美波}}
{{cast|Unova2|Professor Oak (anime)|disp=Professor Oak|Carter Cathcart|Dr. Okido|Unshō Ishizuka|オーキド博士|石塚運昇}}
{{cast|Unova2|Virgil|disp=Virgil|Tom Wayland|Virgil|Yūki Kaji|バージル|梶裕貴|}}
{{cast|Unova2|Virgil's Eevee|disp=Eevee|Chinami Nishimura|Eievui|Chinami Nishimura|イーブイ|西村ちなみ|bottom=yes}}
! colspan=6 | {{color|FFF|Special appearances by}}
|-
{{cast|Unova2|Oscar (Unova)|disp=Oscar|H.D. Quinn|Oscar|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Masaharu Sato|オスカー|佐藤正治|top=yes}}
{{cast|Unova2|Anna (Unova)|disp=Anna|Cristina Vee|Anna|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Emiri Katou|アンナ|加藤英美里}}
{{cast|Unova2|Dirk|disp=Dirk|List of English voice actors{{!}}Spike Spencer|Danku|Takehito Koyasu|ダンク|子安武人}}
{{cast|Unova2|Mewtwo (M16)|disp=Mewtwo|List of English voice actors{{!}}Miriam Pultro|Mewtwo|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Reiko Takashima|ミュウツー|高島礼子|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Trivia==
* This special aired between [[BW133]] and [[BW134]] in Japan.
* This special leads directly into ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', with the final scene showing {{an|Professor Oak}} suggesting to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} that they visit [[New Tork City]].
** Additionally, the scene of {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} in the thunderstorm from the ending of this special is directly revisited via flashback in the film itself.
* This is the first time in relation to the {{pkmn|animated series}} that a Pokémon other than {{p|Beedrill}} uses {{m|Twineedle}}.
** This is also the first time {{p|Tyranitar}} is shown using a {{m|Flamethrower|move}} other than {{m|Hyper Beam}} in relation to the animated series.
* There is no ''To Be Continued'' screen at the end of the episode.
* In this special, Hyper Beam is depicted as it was prior to {{aniseries|BW}}.
* This is the first appearance of a [[Mega Evolution]] in relation to the animated series.
* Music from ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']], and ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' is used in this episode.
** This marks the first time music from a movie is used in the series prior to the movie's release.
* Along with ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', this is the only {{pkmn|animated series}}-related production whose dub credits indicate the roles of each voice actor.
* This is the only ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' special episode to receive an English dub.

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HZ138

2026-05-22T13:39:27Z

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(Japanese: '''偽ライジングボルテッカーズ登場！？''' ''Enter the Fake {{tt|Rising Volteccers|Rising Volt Tacklers}}!?'') is the 138th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,370th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on May 29, 2026.
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==Plot==



==Major events==



===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

* {{me|Raichu}} X
* {{me|Raichu}} Y

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]


















* Trainers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})



* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})



* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])




* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)




































* {{p|Raichu}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Raichu X]])
* {{p|Raichu}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Raichu Y]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainer's)












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2026-05-03T12:06:12Z

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(Japanese: '''ステラ・フィナーレ''' ''Stellar Finale'') is the 136th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,368th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 1, 2026.
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==Plot==
[[Chalce]], [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]], overlooking the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' battle against the [[Laquium]] Core, are joined by [[Hamber]]. Upon learning that [[Spinel]] disappeared into the Core itself, Hamber decides to step into the battlefield as his last duty for the [[Explorers]]. He and [[Diana]] start attacking the Core, quickly joined by the Explorers Admins. Inspired by this support, Roy makes a speech to [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]] about their [[HZ089|promise]] to [[Lucius]] about protecting the {{pkmn|world}}'s future. The [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|spirit]] of Lucius invisibly appears next to Roy, and his [[Mega Ring]] reacts with Rayquaza, allowing him to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] Rayquaza into Mega Rayquaza, much to everyone's surprise. Witnessing this, [[Amethio]] makes a similar speech to [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] about [[Gibeon|his grandfather]]'s parting words to him about following his own path, which he cannot follow if the world isn't saved. The spirit of Gibeon holds his grandson's hand, triggering Amethio's [[Key Stone]], which reacts with Zygarde's [[Zygardite]] and turns it into Mega Zygarde, producing an even greater surprised reaction from everyone. As the two {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{t|Dragon}}s prepare to attack, the Laquium Core sprouts flower-like buds of Laquium in an attempt to counterattack, but [[Friede]], [[Ult]], {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Ann]] successfully destroy these buds before their attacks can properly go off. Amethio commands Zygarde to use {{m|Nihil Light}}, which powers through the Core's defenses and deals a destructive hit on it. Roy follows suit by ordering Rayquaza to use {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. When the Core attempts to defend itself once more, Roy has {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} use {{m|Torch Song}}, which combines with Rayquaza's [[move]] to boost its power, plowing through the attempted defense and damaging the Core even further. As a last-ditch effort, the Core unleashes a cloud of Laquium mist, but through sheer force of will, {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} manages to resist its effects, before helping everyone else snap out of it as well. With [[Rystal]]'s spirit standing by her side, Liko has [[Pagogo]] turn into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and {{Tera}}stallize all of the Tera Type representatives. Resonating with all of its friends, Pagogo engulfs the entire Laquium Core in a large barrier and rises high into the air with it as all the Terastallized Pokémon return to normal and the Laquium crystal tower that had supported the Core collapses.
[[File:Spinel Umbreon leaving.png|thumb|left|250px|Umbreon abandoning Spinel]]
Spinel emerges from the pile of Laquium crystals. Openly desperate to save the Core, he asks {{p|Umbreon}} to fight for him. When his Pokémon refuses his offered Laquium crystal, Spinel shatters the crystal and forcibly infects Umbreon, driving her feral. In order to protect Pagogo, Liko and Meowscarada engage Spinel and Umbreon in a {{pkmn|battle}}, quickly gaining the upper hand. Spinel is outraged that Laquium could be overpowered like this; Liko sternly tells him that their power lies in their bonds. Spinel's rage increases, refusing to believe that something intangible and invisible as bonds could even exist. Liko states that while bonds can't be seen, they can be felt, her belief in these precious and irreplaceable bonds being fueled by her love of Pokémon, believing that people and Pokémon around the world feel the same way, including Spinel himself; she challenges his stated beliefs by stating that he and his Umbreon must also love each other, which is why Umbreon is willing to push herself so far for him. Spinel tries to deny this, but is unable to not recall how his Umbreon had [[Evolution|evolved]] from an {{p|Eevee}} in his childhood [[Friendship Evolution|through their friendship]]. He expresses his irritation towards Liko and has Umbreon attack, but the {{pkmn|category|Moonlight Pokémon}} is defeated by Meowscarada's {{m|Magical Leaf}}, removing the effects of Laquium from her in the process. Simultaneously, Pagogo lifts its barrier, revealing that the Laquium Core has been completely erased, removing its threat forever and ending Spinel's scheme once and for all. Left with no choice but to accept defeat, Spinel attempts to [[recall]] Umbreon, but instead, she smacks her {{i|Poké Ball}} out of his hand, making it fall to the ground and break on impact. Umbreon, accepting that Spinel never cared for her as much as she cared for him and ultimately only saw her as a tool, immediately runs away from her former Trainer ignoring his desperate pleas to come back. Sidian muses that Spinel never learned a thing from Gibeon's end. Hamber takes charge of the Explorers present and orders them all to leave Laqua, himself included.

At sunset, as the [[Brave Olivine]] approaches to pick up the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies from Laqua, Liko notices that all of the [[wild Pokémon]] are starting to return now that Laquium isn't around to threaten them anymore. However, it also becomes clear that Laqua suffered heavily from the events that transpired there, and it'll take time for the paradise to recover. Worried about this, Pagogo turns to Zygarde and the [[Six Heroes]]. Liko, Roy, and Amethio quickly realize that all of them wish to stay in Laqua in order to help the paradise regain its former glory. Liko understands how precious Laqua is to the Pokémon that live there and accepts Pagogo's decision with a smile, knowing that Rystal will also be watching over Laqua, which Roy and Amethio know to stand true for Lucius and Gibeon as well. With Zygarde dispersing into its [[Zygarde Cell|Cells]] and Rayquaza flying into the sky, Liko also bids a somber goodbye to Pagogo, promising to come see it again someday. The Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies leave Laqua, with Pagogo, the Six Heroes, and the spirits of Lucius, Rystal, and Gibeon watching after them.

Gradually, the world begins to heal. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s start reuniting with their abandoned Pokémon; public media and influencers like [[Stunner Fisk]] and [[Litten Smitten]] spread good word about the Rising Volt Tacklers, restoring their good public image; Spinel's lies are exposed; [[Strong Sphere]]s are getting recalled and destroyed around the world; [[Cervantis]] takes over as the director of [[Exceed]] and appoints Friede and [[Yanga]] to reinvestigate the dangers of Laquium; Amethio mends his broken relationship with his father; Diana and Hamber resume their adventures together; Coral and Sidian continue being celebrities; and Chalce returns to her life as a teacher, her old school finally getting renovated. At nighttime, Umbreon sneaks into a moonlit prison yard and briefly gazes at Spinel, now a broken man, through the barred window of his cell, before leaving once again and disappearing into the night.

With the Rising Volt Tacklers' reputation as the good guys restored, the Brave Olivine once again sets sail across the sky, heading towards new, bright horizons.
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==Major events==

[[File:Liko Pagogo goodbye.png|thumb|220px|Liko saying goodbye to Pagogo]]
* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]] meet [[Hamber]] again.
* Roy [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] the [[Black Rayquaza]] for the first time.
* [[Amethio]] is revealed to have obtained a [[Key Stone]], while the [[White Zygarde]] is revealed to possess a [[Zygardite]].
* Amethio Mega Evolves the White Zygarde for the first time.
* [[Spinel]] is separated from the [[Laquium]] Core.
* Liko {{pkmn|battle}}s Spinel and wins.
* [[Pagogo]] successfully purifies the Laquium Core, erasing it in the process.
* Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} abandons him.
* Pagogo, the [[Six Heroes]], and the White Zygarde choose to remain at [[Laqua]] to help repair the damage that Laquium had caused.
* Liko, Roy, and Amethio {{pkmn2|Released|release}} Pagogo, Rayquaza, and Zygarde, respectively.
* Spinel is arrested for his crimes.
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] clear their name.
* [[Strong Sphere]]s are recalled and collected all over the world.
* [[Cervantis]] takes over as leader of the [[Explorers]] and retakes his position as the director of [[Exceed]].
* The Explorers reform themselves and begin cleaning up the mess Spinel's reign left behind.
* [[Friede]] and [[Yanga]] become the research leads on Laquium for Exceed.
* Amethio reconciles with his father.
* Hamber and [[Chalce]] leave the Explorers, as Hamber embarks on a journey with [[Diana]] while Chalce returns to her activities as a teacher.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{me|Zygarde}} ([[White Zygarde]])
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{me|Rayquaza}} ([[Black Rayquaza]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow|Ludlow/Mighty G]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Gibeon]] (ghost)
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Onia]]
* [[Zirc]]
* [[Hamber]]
* [[Cervantis]]
* [[Yanga]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* [[Ann]]
* [[Clavell]]
* [[Geeta]]
* [[Jacq]]
* {{an|Nemona}}
* [[Penny]]
* [[Diana]]
* [[Lucius]] (ghost)
* [[Rystal]] (ghost)
* [[Niko]]
* [[Rob]]
* [[Dash]]
* [[Litten Smitten]]
* [[Stunner Fisk]]
* {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}
* {{tc|Trainer}}s
* {{tc|Reporter}}s
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Floragato}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal, Terastal, and Stellar Form}}; released)
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]]; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Rayquaza]]; {{Tera}}stallized; released)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Elekid}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}})
* {{p|Zygarde}} ([[Amethio]]'s; [[White Zygarde]]; {{form|Zygarde|Cells and Complete Forme}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Zygarde]]; {{Shiny}}; released)
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Spinel]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Spinel]]'s, leaves)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Hamber]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Mow Rotom}})
* {{p|Ursaluna}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}})
* {{p|Cinccino}} ([[Cervantis]]'s)
* {{p|Joltik}} ([[Yanga]]'s)
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s)
* {{p|Scream Tail}} ([[Coral]]'s; Screamypuff; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Garganacl}} ([[Sidian]]'s)
* {{p|Medicham}} ([[Chalce]]'s)
* {{p|Xatu}} ([[Chalce]]'s)
* {{p|Samurott}} ([[Ann]]'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pawmot}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Sylveon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Diana]]'s)
* {{p|Revavroom}} ([[Diana]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Wash Rotom}})
* {{p|Pecharunt}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Darmanitan}} ([[Rob]]'s)
* {{p|Swanna}} ([[Dash]]'s)
* {{p|Litten}} ([[Litten Smitten]]'s; ×2)
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ([[Stunner Fisk]]'s)
* {{p|Capsakid}} ({{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}'s)
* {{p|Scovillain}} ({{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}'s)
* {{p|Spheal}} ([[Pericarp Town]] resident's)
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} ([[Pericarp Town]] resident's)
* {{p|Dachsbun}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Quaxly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} (Trainer's; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Sprigatito}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pawmi}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charmeleon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Flamigo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pincurchin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gengar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fuecoco}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Flittle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Toedscool}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tadbulb}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oshawott}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Herdier}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tarountula}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dolliv}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Primeape}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Heatmor}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Durant}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Poochyena}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Wynaut}} ({{tc|Reporter}}'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{tc|Reporter}}'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Arboliva}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Arboliva}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Moltres}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Moltres}}; [[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Lapras}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Lapras}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kleavor}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Kleavor}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Gouging Fire}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pansage}}
* {{p|Bidoof}} (×2)
* {{p|Oddish}} (×3)
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Blitzle}}
* {{p|Stantler}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Clefairy}} (×2)
* {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Espeon}}
* {{p|Leafeon}}
* {{p|Boldore}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Torterra}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Stantler}} (flashback)
* {{p|Latios}} (flashback)
* {{p|Latias}} (flashback)
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} (flashback)
* {{p|Terrakion}} (flashback)
* {{p|Munna}} (flashback)
* {{p|Dunsparce}} (flashback)
* {{p|Eevee}} (flashback)
* {{p|Sylveon}} (flashback)
* {{p|Flareon}} (flashback)
* {{p|Leafeon}} (flashback)
* {{p|Skiddo}} (×3; flashback)
* {{p|Virizion}} (flashback)
* {{p|Wimpod}} (×3; flashback)
* {{p|Kingler}} (flashback)
* {{p|Primarina}} (flashback)
* {{p|Clefable}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:HZ136 Title card.png|thumb|230px|Title card]]
* There is no [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]] segment for this episode.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* The [[title card]] for this episode is shown over the background directly, and thus is not read aloud.
* Instead of the usual ending animation, ''[[Asleep or Awake]]'' is used as an insert song at the end of the episode while the credits are played on-screen.
* If not counting {{pkmn|movie}}s or the [[Mega Evolution Specials]], this is the first episode in the {{pkmn|animated series}} in which a [[Legendary Pokémon]] is seen [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].
** This is also the first time in all of the animated series that a Legendary Pokémon required a [[Mega Stone]] and a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with a [[Key Stone]] to Mega Evolve.
* This is the first time in {{aniseries|HZ}} that a Key Stone is not shown to be placed in a [[Mega Ring]] based on its {{g|Legends: Z-A}} appearance.
* This episode marks the first time that:
** A main character has {{pkmn2|released}} a Pokémon in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''.
** A female main character has officially released a non-temporary Pokémon [[DP019|without recatching it later]] since {{an|Misty}} released her {{TP|Misty|Togetic}} in ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]'', 1,049 episodes earlier.
** Legendary Pokémon have been voluntarily released.
* [[Spinel]]'s {{p|Umbreon}} abandoning her Trainer is reminiscent of the [[White Zygarde]] abandoning [[Gibeon]] in ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'' for their selfish actions in using the Laquium. This marks one of the few instances of a Pokémon outright abandoning their Trainer.
** Both instances also happened following a battle against [[Liko's Meowscarada]].
* Spinel's Umbreon is confirmed to be female in this episode, due to the [[gender difference]] as an {{p|Eevee}} in a flashback.
* This is the last episode of the ''[[Rising Again]]'' arc.
* Instead of a traditional next episode preview, this episode is followed by a preview of the ''[[Wonder Voyage]]'' arc.

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DP189

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'''The Semi-Final Frontier!''' (Japanese: '''シンオウリーグ準決勝！ダークライ登場！！''' ''Sinnoh League Semi-Finals! Enter Darkrai!!'') is the 189th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 655th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 26, 2010, and in the United States on January 22, 2011.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The semifinal battle gets under way, pitting Ash against Tobias. The talented Trainer is preceded by his reputation—he’s been defeating his opponents using only his Darkrai. Tobias comes on strong and quick, defeating Ash’s Heracross, Torkoal, and Gible one after another! But when Ash brings out Sceptile, a spirited skirmish begins, and for the first time during the Sinnoh League, Darkrai is defeated!

Tobias is unfazed by this turn of events. He next brings out Latios, another surprisingly powerful Pokémon. And with one move, Ash’s Sceptile is unable to battle.

Ash follows up by bringing out Swellow, and a sky battle between Swellow and Latios ensues. Latios proves too powerful for Swellow, and Ash is left with one Pokémon, while Tobias still has five!

When Ash turns to Pikachu as his final Pokémon, the action-filled bout gets even more intense, and eventually both Latios and Pikachu are rendered unable to battle at the same time. And since Pikachu is Ash’s last Pokémon, Tobias is declared the winner! This is the first time Ash has made it to the final four of an event of this magnitude, and he has gained the respect of Tobias—who then goes on to triumph in his final battle and is declared the winner of the Sinnoh League!

We leave our heroes as Barry bids them all farewell. Both Ash and Dawn vow to continue pursuing their dreams, while in the face of their determination, Brock finds himself questioning his own plans…

==Plot==
{{Ash}} is up against {{si|Tobias}}, the {{pkmn|Trainer}} who managed to defeat all the [[Sinnoh]] [[Gym Leader]]s and all the other competitors in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] using only his {{p|Darkrai}}. As the {{pkmn|battle}} commences, Tobias sends out Darkrai to battle first, while Ash sends out his {{AP|Heracross}}. {{an|Brock}} comments that it is a good choice to use a {{t|Bug}}- and {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon like Heracross against a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon like Darkrai. Tobias tells Darkrai to use {{m|Ice Beam}} whilst Ash has Heracross use {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and the two attacks collide. Ash then commands Heracross to use {{m|Horn Attack}}, but Darkrai intercepts it with {{m|Dark Void}}, putting Heracross straight to {{status|sleep}}. However, Ash expected this, and has Heracross use {{m|Sleep Talk}}, which turns into {{m|Megahorn}}; the powerful Bug-type attack slams into Darkrai and causes it massive [[damage]]. However, it was ultimately in vain, because Darkrai fires right back with a supereffective {{m|Dream Eater}} attack, not only healing itself but also [[Fainting|knocking Heracross out]] in one shot.

Ash [[recall]]s Heracross and sends out {{AP|Torkoal}}, whom he commands to use {{m|Flamethrower}} as Tobias commands Darkrai to use {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Darkrai's attack completely overpowers Torkoal's and knocks it out in one shot as well, and Ash is quickly realizing that Tobias and Darkrai are living up to their reputation. Ash decides to send out {{AP|Gible}} next and has him begin with {{m|Rock Smash}}, which lands and causes Darkrai supereffective damage. Tobias calls for an Ice Beam, which Gible dodges before launching a {{m|Draco Meteor}}. However, Darkrai dodges it and knocks Gible out with Dark Pulse, getting itself a third single-shot victory. Tobias compliments Ash on Gible's performance, revealing that he has not let his power go to his head, before asking who his next Pokémon will be.
[[File:Ash Sceptile vs Tobias Darkrai.png|thumb|left|250px|Sceptile defeating Darkrai]]
Ash chooses {{AP|Sceptile}} as his fourth Pokémon, and Darkrai uses Ice Beam. Sceptile dodges and uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Darkrai dodges it. Ash orders Sceptile to use {{m|Leaf Storm}}, but Darkrai hits it with a close-range Ice Beam before the attack can be launched. Sceptile is hurt and stumbles, which allows Darkrai to land a hit with Dark Void to put Sceptile to sleep, before following up with Dream Eater. After taking the attack, Sceptile is shown in the midst of a dream, lost in a dark, empty void. Moments later, the {{pkmn|category|Forest Pokémon}} sees a light in the distance, from which it hears its Trainer's voice calling out to it; it immediately wakes up, much to Tobias's shock. Ash commands Sceptile to use {{m|Leaf Blade}}, and it lands two brutal hits on Darkrai, finally managing to take the Pitch-Black Pokémon out of the battle. The whole stadium cheers in disbelief for Ash for managing to make history and be the first Trainer to defeat Tobias's Darkrai, but Brock reminds {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Barry}} that he is not out of the woods yet, since Tobias still has five other Pokémon for him to defeat.

Tobias recalls Darkrai into its {{i|Poké Ball}}, and, impressed with Ash, admits that he earned his spot in the semi-final round for accomplishing what no other Trainer could whilst battling him. For the first time in Sinnoh, he now has to send out a second Pokémon. However, he shows no signs of worry and throws a Poké Ball into the air, releasing his second Pokémon: a {{p|Latios}}. This puts Ash, Dawn, Brock, and Barry in disbelief, but Ash quickly gets over it and has Sceptile use another Leaf Blade attack as Tobias commands Latios to counter with {{m|Giga Impact}}. The attacks collide and cause a massive explosion, but Sceptile gets the worst of it and faints.

Ash recalls Sceptile and thanks him for a stellar performance before sending out his fifth Pokémon, {{AP|Swellow}}. After Swellow and Latios let out their battle cries, the former goes in for a Quick Attack, but Latios easily dodges. The battle then turns into an aerial chase as the Swallow and Eon Pokémon keep in pursuit of one another. However, despite the former's amazing speed, it pales in comparison to that of the latter; Latios has Swellow beat both on offense and defense, being more than fast enough to not only dodge all of its offensive advances but also stay right on its tail. This is further proven when Swellow's attempt to throw Latios off with a nosedive fails, and further still when, after Swellow flies high up in the air and quickly descends with {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Latios intercepts it with a powerful {{m|Luster Purge}}, knocking it out in a single shot.

Ash recalls Swellow and thanks it for trying its best, before bowing his head in desperation now that he only has one Pokémon left to take on his opponent's remaining five. {{AP|Pikachu}} is also upset at the seemingly hopeless situation, but Ash tells him that, no matter how bleak things may look, he has no intentions of giving up, a sentiment with which Pikachu agrees. Ash pulls his {{AP|hat}} backward and sends Pikachu in as his sixth and final Pokémon, both of them more than ready to give it their all. Despite having gained respect for his opponent, Tobias is certain that this will be their last bout and gets ready to end this battle once and for all.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Volt Tail.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu clashing with Latios]]
Pikachu starts off with a Quick Attack, and Latios tries to dodge, but Pikachu manages to land a glancing blow on him. Pikachu turns around and uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but Latios overpowers him with a Giga Impact. Latios prepares to use another Giga Impact, and Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}} to try and counter, but he ends up getting overpowered again and lands on his stomach. Latios then mimics Swellow's earlier trick and flies high up in the sky, before coming down fast while at the same time charging a Luster Purge. Ash commands Pikachu to dodge, and despite the severe damage he has taken up to this point, he narrowly does so, before jumping onto Latios's back once he flies past him. Pikachu follows up with a close-range {{m|Thunderbolt}}, causing Latios considerable damage. Tobias commands Latios to shake Pikachu off, and he tries to do so by flying around erratically, but Pikachu manages to keep hold of him and use another close-range Thunderbolt, pushing Latios closer to his limit. Tobias orders Latios to use {{m|Light Screen}}, which halves Thunderbolt's effect on him as Pikachu keeps up the attack desperately trying to knock his opponent out. Latios then flies high up in the sky again, and, as his Light Screen wears off, he does a steep dive which finally manages to shake Pikachu off. With Pikachu in a vulnerable freefall, Tobias commands Latios to return to the ground and finish him off with Luster Purge. However, Ash commands Pikachu to use Volt Tackle, which slowly but surely cuts through the Luster Purge. Ash then yells at the top of his lungs for an Iron Tail attack, which, in conjunction with the Volt Tackle, completely cuts through the Luster Purge and scores a direct hit on Latios, causing a giant explosion that shakes the stadium and knocks out all of the monitors.

The battlefield is covered with smoke and everyone is desperate to see what happened. Eventually, the smoke clears and reveals that Pikachu was able to defeat Latios, but was also knocked out in the process. With all of Ash's Pokémon unable to continue, Tobias is declared the winner by default, meaning he'll be advancing to the finals. [[Paul]] is shown having watched the battle on [[Television|TV]], and walks away disappointmented for his former [[rival]]. Tobias approaches Ash and they thank each other for a spectacular battle. Dawn and Barry are upset over Ash's loss, but Brock points out that Ash was amazing and that this marks the first time he's ever made it into the Top 4.

Tobias is later shown defeating a Trainer's {{p|Magmortar}} with his Darkrai in the finals, winning him the Lily of the Valley Conference. Tobias is presented the Winners' Trophy by {{an|Cynthia}} and [[Charles Goodshow|Mr. Goodshow]] as fireworks fire off around the stadium. Later, Ash stands outside the stadium ready to get on his way when Dawn arrives and notes that although their journey together is ending soon, it feels like they've just begun. Brock then arrives and reminds them both that their journeys really are just beginning. Ash agrees, knowing he's still got a lot of work to do if he's ever going to get into the {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}}, while Dawn comments that she's got a lot to do if she's ever to become a [[Top Coordinator]]. Brock is happy to see that his friends still following their dreams, but this leaves him to wonder if he's following his own. Just then, Barry turns up, telling Ash that while he might be stronger than him now, he plans to train and defeat him in their next battle. Ash laughs, and the two rivals say a final goodbye before Barry leaves, full of energy as always. And so, the group prepares to set forth on the final leg of their journey back to [[Twinleaf Town]].

==Major events==
[[File:Tobias Winning.png|thumb|220px|Tobias holding the championship trophy]]
* [[Ash's Heracross]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* [[Ash's Sceptile]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Leaf Storm}}.
* {{si|Tobias}} is revealed to own a {{p|Latios}}.
* {{Ash}} battles Tobias in the semifinals and loses, placing Top 4.
* Tobias defeats his opponent in the finals, thus winning the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
* The Lily of the Valley Conference ends.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Latios}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]]
* {{an|Barry}}
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* {{si|Tobias}}
* [[Charles Goodshow]]
* Referee
* Audience
* Trainer

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Ash|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}})
* {{p|Darkrai}} ({{si|Tobias}}'s)
* {{p|Latios}} ({{si|Tobias}}'s)
* {{p|Magmortar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Granbull}} (Trainer's, on a screen)
* {{p|Empoleon}} (Trainer's, on a screen)
* {{p|Rhyperior}} (Trainer's, on a screen)
* {{p|Zangoose}} (Trainer's, on a screen)
* {{p|Mismagius}} (Trainer's, on a screen)

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash DP backwards hat.png|thumb|250px|Ash with his hat on backwards]]
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] at the end of this episode. Instead, a minute-long preview for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' is shown.
* This episode concludes the eight-part [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] arc.
* [[AG190|Another episode]] has a similar English [[dub]] title as this episode.
** Also, both of these episodes were the third to last of their respective [[series]], and featured the final {{pkmn|battle}} of {{Ash}}'s main quest at that time.
* This episode marks the only time Ash has flipped his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' during battle.
* Music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' are used in this episode.
** Additionally, the former of these movies is made [[canon]] by this episode, as Ash and Brock recognize Latios, and the only time they've seen one before was in ''Pokémon Heroes''.
* This episode's English dub title is a reference to the phrase "the final frontier".
* This is the only episode of [[S13|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] that keeps all Japanese music intact, including the [[title card]] music.
* This episode marks the final appearances of {{an|Barry}} and [[Charles Goodshow]].
* This episode marks the last time in which Ash has used {{AP|Heracross}}, {{AP|Swellow}}, {{AP|Sceptile}}, {{AP|Torkoal}}, or {{AP|Gible}} in an onscreen battle.
** This is also the last time Torkoal and Gible have been shown in Ash's active party.
* This is the only episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' to feature a [[Full Battle]] not involving [[Paul]].
* This episode marks the only time when one of Ash's Full Battles has completely taken place within a single episode.
* This episode would mark the last time Ash brought Pokémon from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] into his active [[party]] until ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]'', 567 episodes later.

===Errors===
* The second time {{AP|Sceptile}} hits {{p|Darkrai}} with {{m|Leaf Blade}}, Sceptile's tail doesn't connect to its body.
* After commanding {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Quick Attack}} the first time, Ash then commands Pikachu to use {{m|Volt Tackle}}. However, when Pikachu collides with {{p|Latios}}'s {{m|Giga Impact}}, he appears to be using Quick Attack instead of Volt Tackle.
* After {{si|Tobias}} defeats Ash, the scoreboard shows a {{p|Mismagius}} silhouette in place of {{AP|Swellow}}'s. Additionally, the {{AP|Torkoal}}, Sceptile and Darkrai silhouettes are enlarged.

<gallery>
DP189.png|Sceptile's tail error
DP189 error.png|The scoreboard errors
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, [[Jessie]] says to the customers that they shouldn't watch on an empty stomach and to eat some of the food. In the Japanese version, she specifies that she has rice crackers, caramel, juice, and popcorn.
* In the English dub, a customer asks if she has Darkrai merchandise. In the Japanese version, the customer wants an actual Darkrai.
* In the English dub, the announcer says that it was the first time Tobias's Darkrai was defeated. In the Japanese version, the announcers adds that it's the first time Tobias's second Pokémon had to be used in the league.

==In other languages==
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Boss fantasy

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[[File:Boss fantasy.png|thumb|250px|A typical boss fantasy]]
The '''boss fantasy''' (Japanese: '''ニャース妄想''' ''{{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}} delusion'') is a segment in {{aniseries|PTS}} in which {{MTR}} thinks of practical uses {{an|Giovanni}} can make of the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} being focused on in the current episode. Through this, the Giovanni in Meowth's imagination rewards {{TRT}} for their generosity, which gives [[Jessie]] and [[James]] the motivation to go through with their next plan, only for {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to go after and foil it once it is carried out. The segment often depicts Giovanni in humorous and exaggerated situations.

The segment debuted in the {{aniseries|OS}} episode ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree!]]'', but became regular only after ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]'' in {{aniseries|GS}}, appearing as often as the {{motto}} and blast offs during the {{aniseries|RS|''Ruby and Sapphire'' series}}. The segment appeared less often in {{aniseries|DP}}. Due to the {{FB|Team Rocket|trio}} shifting to a more serious tone, the boss fantasies did not appear in {{aniseries|BW}}, though afterwards they made a return in {{aniseries|XY|''XY'' series}}, the {{aniseries|SM|''Sun & Moon'' series}}, and the {{aniseries|JN|''Journeys'' series}}, although much less frequently than before.
[[File:Giovanni Chibi form.png|left|thumb|200px|Meowth's chibi view of Giovanni]]
It can be noted that the Giovanni in such fantasies almost always says he will reward "Meowth and his friends" for bringing (Pokémon so and so) instead of "Jessie, James, and Meowth" or a variation of that. This can be attributed to the fact that Meowth is usually the one who dreams up these fantasies, and his ego causes him to imagine Giovanni rewarding him first, then his friends. In [[DP044|one episode]], James finishes off the fantasy, where he imagines Giovanni saying "James and his friends" instead. Occasionally, Meowth will imagine Giovanni in {{wp|Chibi (slang)|chibi}} form while in others, Meowth will imagine Giovanni with a muscle-covered body. Sometimes Jessie and/or James will point out the flaws in the fantasy, but more often than not will allow themsleves to be swept up in the excitement of gaining Giovanni's praise.

On rare occasions, the fantasy will not pan out as planned and Giovanni's unhappiness encourages the trio to do something else instead.

The reality, however, is that since Giovanni's behavior in these fantasies are solely based around Meowth's opinion on how he would react, they don't reflect Giovanni's true personality since the trio remain unaware of his personal dislike (and sometimes, his general disinterest) towards them at the time. On most occasions, Meowth is so overconfident with these fantasies that he doesn't realize that his plans are generally flawed and wouldn't actually work, usually due to Giovanni's desire for only strong Pokémon.
{{clear}}

==List of boss fantasies==
==={{aniseries|OS}}===
{| style="{{roundy}}; background:#666666; border:5px solid #CC0000"
|-
! Episode
! Item/Pokémon
! Use
! Image
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree!]]''
| {{p|Butterfree}}
| {{MTR}} being in the Boss's lap (with Persian being down in the dumps).
| [[File:Boss fantasy EP021.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''
| {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}
| Giovanni praising the trio in his office.
| [[File:Boss fantasy EP063.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]''
| {{AP|Pikachu}}
| {{MTR}} in the boss's lap, being his favorite Pokémon, after singlehandedly bringing Pikachu to Giovanni.
| [[File:Boss fantasy EP104.png|150px]]
|}

==={{aniseries|GS}}===
{| style="{{roundy}}; background:#666666; border:5px solid #CC0000"
|-
! Episode
! Item/Pokémon
! Use
! Image
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]''
| {{p|Kecleon}}
| Captured for the jewelry box it swallowed, to impress Giovanni with the rarity of the Pokémon and the value of the jewels.
| [[File:Boss fantasy EP205.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper!]]''
| {{p|Corsola}}
| To make Giovanni's estate look beautiful and pink.
| [[File:Boss fantasy EP213.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]''
| {{p|Bellossom}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Oddish}}, and {{p|Gloom}}
| To cheer him up when he wakes up.
| [[File:Boss fantasy EP239 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy EP239 2.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy EP239 3.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[EP249|I Politoed Ya So!]]''
| {{p|Sunflora}}, {{p|Bellossom}}, {{p|Jumpluff}}
| To cheer up and praise Giovanni.
| [[File:Boss fantasy EP249.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[EP250]]
| {{p|Jynx}}, {{p|Swinub}}, and {{p|Piloswine}}
| Jynx will kiss Giovanni when he wakes up, Swinub will brush his hair with {{m|Powder Snow}}, and Piloswine will blanch the floor.
| [[File:Boss fantasy EP250 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy EP250 2.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy EP250 3.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''
| {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, and {{p|Lanturn}}
| To swim with Giovanni in his pool in the morning.
| [[File:Boss fantasy EP256.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]''
| {{p|Elekid}} and {{AP|Larvitar}}
| Elekid will power an electric razor and a hair dryer and Larvitar will show his sincere loyalty.
| [[File:Boss fantasy EP261 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy EP261 2.png|150px]]
|}

==={{aniseries|RS}}===
{| style="{{roundy}}; background:#666666; border:5px solid #CC0000"
|-
! Episode
! Item/Pokémon
! Use
! Image
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG007|Tree's a Crowd]]''
| {{p|Treecko}}
| To wake Giovanni up by rubbing his nose with its tail and to massage him.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG007 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG007 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown]]''
| {{p|Lotad}}
| To bring water to Giovanni for washing in the morning right in the bed.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG012.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG021|Which Wurmple's Which?]]''
| {{p|Wurmple}}
| To provide thread for sewing.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG021.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG028|Seeing is Believing]]''
| {{p|Seedot}}
| To help Giovanni with his morning exercises.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG028.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]''
| [[Bluk Berry|Bluk Berries]]
| To make Giovanni's hair look perfect.

This is the first fantasy with an item instead of a Pokémon, as well as the first time a negative effect appears in Meowth's fantasy scene (Giovanni's mouth becomes black from Bluk Berry juice), though only James mentions it verbally.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG033.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG037|Jump for Joy]]''
| {{p|Shiftry}}
| To fan Giovanni with leaves on arms.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG037.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!]]''
| {{p|Whismur}}
| To serve as an alarm clock and a lunch bell.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG039.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]''
| {{p|Voltorb}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, and {{p|Magneton}}
| Voltorb will wake Giovanni up with a slight zap and Magnemite and Magneton will provide him free electricity.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG040 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG040 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]''
| Watermelons
| To slake Giovanni's thirst when he is in a desert.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG041.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]''
| {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}}
| Entertain Giovanni while he's doing his work.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG042.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG043|Let Bagons be Bagons]]''
| {{p|Bagon}}
| To crack coconuts for Giovanni when he will be 1) wandering in a jungle or 2) flying a helicopter. The thought about helicopter came to Meowth when Bagon told him that he wanted to learn to fly. It is the first time two fantasies appear in one episode.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG043 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG043 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 | ''[[AG047|I Feel Skitty!]]''
| Fragrances
| To help Giovanni relax and brush his teeth better.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG047 1.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{p|Skitty}}
| Make Giovanni happy early in the morning.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG047 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG049|Maxxed Out]]''
| {{p|Surskit}}
| Lift his spirit when it's cloudy.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG049.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG055|Poetry Commotion!]]''
| {{p|Torkoal}}
| To light Giovanni's barbecue grill and candles.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG055.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]''
| Hot spring
| For Giovanni to be relaxed
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG056.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue?]]''
| {{p|Skitty}} and {{p|Delcatty}}
| Giovanni will simply be happy to own both.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG060.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG063|Take the Lombre Home]]''
| {{p|Lombre}} and {{p|Solrock}}
| To fill Lombre's lilypad with water to use as a sink whilst Solrock will dry the water off his face.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG063 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG063 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG064|True Blue Swablu]]''
| {{p|Swablu}}
| Act as his pillow and make him fall asleep by using {{m|Sing}}.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG064.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG066|Exploud and Clear!]]''
| {{p|Exploud}}
| Act as an alarm clock.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG066.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG067|Go Go Ludicolo!]]''
| {{p|Ludicolo}}
| Entertainment for when he wakes up and to lighten his spirits.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG067.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG069|Love, Petalburg Style!]]''
| {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, and {{p|Slaking}}
| Vigoroth to wake him up, and Slakoth and Slaking to help him relax after a long day's work.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG069 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG069 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]''
| [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn first partner Pokémon]]
| To remind him of his early days as a [[Pokémon Trainer]].
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG071.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]''
| {{p|Spoink}}
| To make a crown.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG079.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]''
| Movie projector and {{p|Camerupt}}
| To watch his favorite films on the big screen and ride Camerupt in the moonlight.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG086 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG086 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG088|The Garden of Eatin']]''
| {{p|Snorlax}}
| To put the Boss on its shoulder so he can see the sunrise.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG088.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]''
| {{p|Ivysaur}}, {{p|Charmeleon}}, and {{p|Wartortle}}
| To remember himself the nice era.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG092.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 | ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]''
| The blue pearl
| To make a crown or a ring.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG093 1.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{p|Spoink}}, {{p|Clamperl}}, and the blue pearl
| To use as a stylish crown. (Spoink and the blue pearl, the reasoning for capturing Clamperl is not addressed.)
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG093 2.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG093 3.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG093 4.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG094|The Relicanth Really Can]]''
| Sunken treasure
| To buy him sparkling furniture for his bedroom.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG094.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War]]''
| {{p|Huntail}} and {{p|Gorebyss}}
| To allow him to go "extreme surfing".
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG095.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG096|Training Wreck]]''
| A physically fit {{TRT}}
| To use as bodyguards.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG096.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
| A {{wp|space shuttle}}
| To inspire him and allow him to explore outer space.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG099.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| {{p|Lunatone}} and {{p|Solrock}}
| To shine light on him in a dark street, making him dance happily.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG100.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]''
|Prehistoric Pokémon
|To awaken his wild side.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG102.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 | ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]''
| {{p|Mawile}}
| Entertainment with its ribbon dancing skills, a living fan by the use of its back jaw, and using said back jaw as a cushion to rest his weary head on.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG105 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG105 2.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG105 3.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{p|Lombre}}
| Waking up to see its loamy face in the morning...or maybe walking out to the pool to see its...no. Maybe a staring contest?
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG105 4.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG106|Beg, Burrow, and Steal]]''
| {{p|Trapinch}}
| Crack a walnut.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG106.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]''
| {{p|Absol}}
| Make him angry when he is brushing his teeth.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG107.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''
| {{p|Ralts}}
| To stop thieves from stealing his things and putting him back to sleep after with {{m|Hypnosis}}.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG109.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG112|Showdown At Linoone]]''
| {{p|Linoone}}
| Make gifts to the Boss thanks to his {{a|Pickup}} [[Ability]].
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG112.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG114|Date Expectations]]''
| {{p|Donphan}}
| If he went bowling with it, then he would get a strike every time... if it didn't destroy the bowling alley. Or he could use it for transportation... if he didn't mind leaving all of his belongings behind. Or he could use it to get a massage... if he didn't mind being flattened.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG114 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG114 2.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG114 3.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]''
| {{p|Beldum}}
| Massager.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG118 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG118 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame!]]''
| {{p|Moltres}}'s flame
| Source of fire.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG125.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG135|Numero Uno, Articuno]]''
| {{p|Articuno}}
| To cool Giovanni off after he has collapsed, barely dressed, from the blazing heat.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG135.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG138|Rough, Tough, Jigglypuff]]''
| {{p|Jigglypuff}}
| To be used as a decoration, exercise ball and sleep aid.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG138.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG139|On Cloud Arcanine]]''
| {{p|Arcanine}}
| To keep Giovanni warm at night.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG139.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG140|Sitting Psyduck!]]''
| {{p|Psyduck}}
| Make Giovanni happy he has a brain and non-webbed toes when he hurts his fingers and toes, and to make his mind go blank when he has an ice cream headache.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG140.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out!]]''
| {{p|Tropius}}
| To provide Giovanni with shade and fresh fruit from its neck.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG161.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis]]''
| {{p|Deoxys}}
| To travel in space. Team Rocket abandoned the fantasy.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG171.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]]''
| Golden {{p|Sudowoodo}}
| It will make Giovanni happy by matching his golden house, clothes, and bathtub.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG173.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]''
| Pokémon of the [[Pewter Gym]]
| {{p|Geodude}} will massage him, other Pokémon will keep him company.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG177 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG177 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG183|Aipom and Circumstance]]''
| A crown
| For Giovanni to 1) wear in bed, 2) fill with water to use as a sink, and 3) use in a {{wp|curling}} game.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG183 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG183 2.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy AG183 3.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow, Comedy Tonight!]]''
| {{p|Chatot}}
| To "quote" everything Giovanni says; to wish him a good morning, tell one-sided jokes, and help him berate {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Grunts}}.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG184.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]]''
| {{p|Chansey}}
| To box with Giovanni, and treat his injuries when it beats him up.
| [[File:Boss fantasy AG186.png|150px]]
|}

==={{aniseries|DP}}===
{| style="{{roundy}}; background:#666666; border:5px solid #CC0000"
|-
! Episode
! Item/Pokémon
! Use
! Image
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP007|Like It or Lup It!]]''
| {{p|Ludicolo}}
| Playing music for him while he's waking up in the morning, as well as during a work-out ("shaking his boss booty").
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP007.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born!]]''
| {{t|Flying|Bird Pokémon}}
| The boss is flying in the air, sitting on a chair strapped to a bunch of {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP013.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP014|Leave It To Brocko!]]''
| {{p|Nuzleaf}}
| To make the Boss think that money don't buy him happiness, so he will give all his money to the trio.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP014.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''
| [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]]
| Giovanni is using the revived Fossil Pokémon to take over Sinnoh, with him sobbing in happiness.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP016.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind!]]''
| {{p|Ampharos}}
| Calm the boss down when he is having nightmares.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP028.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP030|Some Enchanted Sweetening]]''
| [[Honey|Enchanted Honey]]
| He runs through the desert in a speedo, covered in Enchanted Honey. Then the wild Pokémon come and lick and rub against him.

This fantasy was completely removed from the [[dub]], presumably due to the extremely suggestive nature of the shot where the Pokémon are rubbing up against Giovanni. This was the second boss fantasy after [[EP250]] that was not seen in the English dub.
| [[File:DP030 Removed Scene.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
| A [[Pokémon Egg]]
| To provide good sleeps to the boss thanks to the warm presence of the Egg.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP033.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This!]]''
| {{p|Buizel}}
| To save his life when he's out yachting during a storm and his boat capsizes.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP034.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet]]''
| [[Lucian]]'s {{p|Bronzong}}
| Um... Dancing? A hat? A paper weight? A door knocker? Nah, there's no way Giovanni would like an extremely rare Pokémon owned by a member of the [[Elite Four]].
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP035 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy DP035 2.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy DP035 3.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP039|Steamboat Willies!]]''
| All of the [[twerp]]s' Pokémon
| To be playmates
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP039.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''
| {{p|Hippopotas}}
| Get his golf ball out of a sand trap and making a beach.

This fantasy was imagined by James, because Meowth fell asleep after being hit by {{p|Hippopotas}}'s {{m|Yawn}}.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP044.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP057|Bibarel Gnaws Best!]]''
| {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Machoke}}
| Build a giant stone castle.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP057.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]''
| Hot spring
| For Giovanni to be relaxed
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP063.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP070|Bells are Singing!]]''
| [[Francesca]]'s {{P|Chingling}}
| Alarm clock
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP070.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear]]''
| {{p|Gligar}}
| Gligar will shield Giovanni's eyes from the rising sun in the morning, so that he doesn't wake up and miss the best part of his dream.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP085.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''
| {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Riolu}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Milotic}}, and {{p|Shieldon}}
| Examples of rare Pokémon that can be caught for the boss.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP092.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]''
| {{pkmn2|Giant}} {{p|Anorith}}
| To offer it to the boss.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP107.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]''
| {{p|Phione}}
| For good luck, winning sweepstakes that he enters.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP113 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy DP113 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP115|Stealing the Conversation!]]''
| {{p|Chatot}}
| To give Giovanni a confidence boost by asking it {{wp|loaded question}}s, which Chatot will mimic.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP115.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP121|The Lonely Snover!]]''
| {{p|Snover}}
| To give Giovanni Snover Berries for breakfast, thereby inspiring him to open a snow-cone business.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP121.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]''
| {{p|Cherubi}}
| To charm and relax Giovanni after a hard day of making a "zillion dollars".
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP125.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[DP134|Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!]]''
| {{p|Tangrowth}}
| To use {{m|Absorb}} to cure Giovanni's insomnia.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP134.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]''
| {{p|Gible}}
| To play in the water with Giovanni and "help him find his inner Boss."
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP145.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]''
| {{p|Mismagius}}
| To cast a spell that will make Giovanni happy.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP148.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]''
| {{AP|Gible}}
| To get rid of the scrap thanks to Gible eating it, and because in addition it is ecological.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP157.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]''
| [[Sunyshore Tower]]
| To provide headquarters with warm floors (that the boss will want to sleep on), stoves and hot baths.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP166.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]''
| {{p|Heatran}}
| To be used as a grill, a sauna heater, and a fireplace.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP169.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]''
| {{p|Magby}}
| To help Giovanni light his barbecue and birthday candles. Also, to light the Team Rocket headquarters in the event of a blackout.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP170.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
| [[Narissa]]'s {{p|Ditto}} 1 and 2
| To help Giovanni catch [[Legendary Pokémon]] like {{p|Giratina}} and {{p|Regigigas}}.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP173.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]''
| [[Mamie]]'s {{p|Glameow}}
| To make the boss happy when he wake up thanks to the beauty of Glameow. It was in fact a decoy because {{MTR}} just wanted to escape with Glameow since he felt in love with her.
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP178.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]''
| {{si|Kenny}}'s {{p|Floatzel}}
| When Giovanni can't sleep at night, Floatzel can give him its floatation sac to use as a pillow (Meowth doesn't consider the fact that Floatzel can't actually remove the sac from its body).
| [[File:Boss fantasy DP180.png|150px]]
|}

==={{aniseries|XY}}===
{| style="{{roundy}}; background:#666666; border:5px solid #CC0000"
|-
! Episode
! Item/Pokémon
! Use
! Image
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[XY018|Awakening the Sleeping Giant!]]''
| [[Poké Flute]]
| To gather an army of {{p|Snorlax}}.
| [[File:Boss fantasy XY018 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy XY018 2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]''
| Pikachu
| Giovanni rewards Meowth lots of desserts, but Meowth doesn't like how his boss gave him too much desserts.
| [[File:Boss fantasy XY115.png|150px]]
|}

==={{aniseries|SM}}===
{| style="{{roundy}}; background:#666666; border:5px solid #CC0000"
|-
! Episode
! Item/Pokémon
! Use
! Image
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[SM059|Tasting the Bitter with the Sweet!]]''
| A [[Grandpa Forest|rare Pokémon]]
| {{MTR}} in the boss's lap.
| [[File:Boss fantasy SM059.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]''
| All the Pokémon from the [[Aether Paradise]] Conservation Area
| To please Giovanni and make all the Pokémon even happier than in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
| [[File:Boss fantasy.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[SM119|A High-Speed Awakening!]]''
| {{p|Vikavolt}}
| To pull Giovanni in a flying sled.
| [[File:Boss fantasy SM119 1.png|150px]] [[File:Boss fantasy SM119 2.png|150px]]
|}

==={{aniseries|JN}}===
{| style="{{roundy}}; background:#666666; border:5px solid #CC0000"
|-
! Episode
! Item/Pokémon
! Use
! Image
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]''
| All the Pokémon stolen from the [[Resort Area]]
| To make Giovanni scold [[Matori]] and congratulate with every member of the trio.
! [[File:Boss fantasy JN024.png|150px]]
|}

==Trivia==
* [[Maddie Blaustein]] said that the boss fantasies were one of her favorite parts of her role as the voice of {{MTR}}.

{{Project Anime notice}}

[[Category:Animated series segments]]
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[[it:Fantasia del capo]]
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series=Pokémon Horizons: The Series |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=HZ134 |
altepcode=EP1366 |
colorscheme=Z-A |
title_en= |
title_ja=頂上決戦！メガシンカ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Showdown at the Summit! Mega Evolution!! |
broadcast_jp=April 17, 2026 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[Iolite|アイオライト]] |
ja_ed=[[Asleep or Awake|ねてもさめても]] |
olmteam=Team Kumemura |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松澤くれは |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=尼野浩正 |
directorn=1 |
director=岩田義彦 |
artn=3 |
art=篠原隆 |
art2=新岡浩美 |
art3=升谷有希 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=HZ131-HZ140 |
footnotes=* {{BMGf|310330|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|310382|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''頂上決戦！メガシンカ！！''' ''Showdown at the Summit! Mega Evolution!!'') is the 134th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,366th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 17, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Roy]], [[Ult]], and [[Friede]] continue their battle against [[Chalce]], [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]] and win.
* [[Liko]] meets [[Amethio]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] again.
* Roy, [[Dot]], Ult, and Friede meet Amethio again.
* [[White Zygarde|Amethio's Zygarde]] is revealed to be able to access its Complete Forme.
* The [[Six Heroes]] arrive at [[Laqua]].
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow|Ludlow/Mighty G]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Onia]]
* [[Zirc]]
* [[Gibeon]] (flashback)
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
** [[Explorers]]
* [[Ann]]
* {{an|Nemona}}
* [[Penny]]
* [[Diana]]
* [[Wy-Yes]]
* [[Perrin]]
* [[Yuha]]
* [[Yuha's father]]
* {{OBP|Matriarch|HZ084}}
* [[Pericarp Town]] residents

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal and Terastal Form}})
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario Z]])
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Mollie]]'s; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ([[Ludlow|Ludlow/Mighty G]]'s)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Friede]]'s; Instructor Starmie; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Starmie]])
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}})
* {{p|Zygarde}} ([[Amethio]]'s; [[White Zygarde]]; {{form|Zygarde|10% Forme, 50% Forme and Complete Forme}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Onia]]'s)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ([[Zirc]]'s)
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Glalie]])
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ([[Sidian]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Aerodactyl]])
* {{p|Medicham}} ([[Chalce]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Medicham]])
* {{p|Samurott}} ([[Ann]]'s)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Ann]]'s)
* {{p|Pawmot}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)
* {{p|Sylveon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} ([[Perrin]]'s; [[Hisuian form]])
* {{p|Wynaut}} ([[Wy-Yes]]'s)
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Granbull}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Druddigon}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Heatmor}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Primeape}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Hydreigon}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Thievul}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Larvitar}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Mightyena}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Gliscor}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Bidoof}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Crustle}} ([[Pericarp Town]] resident's)
* {{p|Turtonator}} ([[Pericarp Town]] resident's)
* {{p|Herdier}} ([[Pericarp Town]] resident's)
* {{p|Scolipede}}
* {{p|Luxray}}
* {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Vivillon}} (×2; {{form|Vivillon|Sun Pattern}})
* {{p|Noibat}} (×3)
* {{p|Hydreigon}} (×2)
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Larvitar}} (×2)
* {{p|Vibrava}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} (×2; {{form|Sawsbuck|Summer Form}})
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (×3)
* {{p|Trapinch}}
* {{p|Durant}} (×4)
* {{p|Pyroar}}
* {{p|Breloom}}
* {{p|Manectric}}
* {{p|Furfrou}}

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Victreebel}}
** This segment marks the animated debut of Mega Victreebel.
* For the initial airing of this episode, the Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution segment was replaced by a special trailer for the upcoming episodes.
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Spinel]] with his {{p|Umbreon}}, and the second features [[Liko]] with {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, [[Pagogo]], and {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}.
* Pagogo, Liko, [[Roy]], [[Dot]], Spinel, and [[Amethio]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ135|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==


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[[Category:Episodes written by Kureha Matsuzawa]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Hiromasa Amano]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yoshihiko Iwata]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Takashi Shinohara]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Hiromi Niioka]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yuki Masutani]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]

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EP071

2026-04-16T21:14:15Z

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|title_en=To Master the Onixpected!
|title_ja=してんのうシバとうじょう！
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* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJIPee30NE4 To Master the Onixpected!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
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'''To Master the Onixpected!''' (Japanese: '''してんのうシバとうじょう！''' ''Enter {{tt|Siba|Bruno}} of {{tt|The Big Four|Elite Four}}!'') is the 71st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 19, 1998, and in the United States on October 11, 1999.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

With only three weeks left before the Pokémon League competition, Ash, Brock and Misty head up to Mt. Hideaway to find one of the Elite Four Trainers. Ash and Brock hope he will teach them the real secrets of Pokémon training, but what they really learn is that Mt. Hideaway is the land of overgrown Onix!

==Plot==
With three weeks left until the [[Pokémon League]] competition, {{Ash}} has fallen behind in {{pkmn|training}}. At Ash's home, Ash and {{an|Brock}} watch [[Bruno]] of the [[Elite Four]] battle a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with his {{p|Hitmonchan}} on [[television]]. As Bruno commands a {{m|Thunder Punch}}, the TV turns off. {{an|Misty}} chastises Ash for goofing off, but Ash explains that they were studying the tape of Bruno. Brock adds that they were learning the "powers of Pokémon", despite not knowing what those powers were. Ash comments that Bruno could train him to learn the powers. However, Brock and Misty lament that the famous Bruno wouldn't waste his time with them. Ash asserts that if they knew how to find him, then Bruno would definitely teach him. Just then, {{Delia}} enters, telling the group that Bruno may be at his secret training ground on [[Mt. Hideaway]]. Ash jumps up and tells his mother not to make dinner, as he has immediately decided to head with his friends to Mt. Hideaway.

On their way to the mountain, Misty tells the group that Mt. Hideaway appears to be only seven miles away. Ash and Brock, completely exhausted, convince Misty that they should rest. The group stop at a house where an old lady brings them food and drink. Ash asks her if she knows of a Pokémon Trainer named Bruno training around the area. The old lady doesn't recognize the name, but tells them that Pokémon Trainers have been stealing her meatball kebabs. As Ash and Brock eat, a bunch of windchimes start rattling. The lady angrily tells them that the thieves must be back again. Push broom in hand, the lady runs out followed by Ash and his friends. They see three hermits running off with sacks. The lady gives chase as Ash recognizes the bandits as {{TRT}}. The trio starts to recite their {{motto}}, but {{MTR}} pulls out a remote and [[Breaking the fourth wall|fast-forwards through it]], leaving [[Jessie]] and [[James]] exhausted. They tell Ash that because they always get beaten by him, they have decided to become hermits and live off the land, or as Meowth adds, the old lady's meatball kebabs. The enraged old lady gives Team Rocket a beating with her broom and the troublesome trio run away leaving behind the kebabs. The lady tells Ash and his friends that the mountain is known for [[Giant Pokémon|overgrown]] {{p|Onix}}; the area's fertile soil having allowed them to grow larger than usual. However, the lady assures everyone that the Onix are very gentle.

Continuing up the mountain, Brock comments that they have been walking for hours but haven't seen any sign of Bruno or any giant Onix. Ash notices what he thinks is a road, but Brock thinks it is instead tracks made by a really big creature. Suddenly an intense rumbling is heard and the group turns to see an enormous Onix heading their way. The Onix approaches as the three run for their lives. A man beckons them to jump behind a rock, which saves the group from being crushed as the Onix rushes by. The man asks if they are okay. The group turn to thank him and Ash and Brock are amazed to see that it is Bruno. Ash and his friends begin trailing Bruno up the mountain, when Bruno asks if there is a reason why they are following him. Brock gets on his knees, and asks him to help Ash train for the Pokémon League. Brock motions for Ash to ask as well. Bruno agrees to help them as long as they are willing to do everything he tells them to do.

Their first task is to carry buckets of water. Brock theorizes that the task is to make them physically strong. Ash adds that it may also help with inner balance and outer equilibrium. However, he trips, soaking Misty. Their second task is splitting wood. Bruno explains that this is to give Ash a firm grip. Ash chops the wood successfully, though a rogue piece hits Misty in the face and knocks her off the rock she was sitting on. The third task is to carry heavy rocks up hill. Bruno explains that this will teach them how to control their 'inner nature'. Finally, Bruno asks Ash to peel the bark of a twig. Ash peels it perfectly. Bruno takes it and tells them the lesson is to always pack a fork when camping. Bruno breaks the twig in two and uses them as chopsticks. Ash is a little discouraged by this and Misty says she thinks all of Bruno's lessons seem phony. Brock denies this and is ready to prove Bruno is a great Trainer. Brock says that he will sneak up behind him and hit him with a stick, claiming Bruno should sense Brock and stop the attack. Brock envisions him doing so and goes behind Bruno and attacks full force. Bruno fails to detect anything and Brock strikes him hard over the head leaving a large bruise.

As Bruno recovers from the incident, he asks Brock and Ash if they really want to know about the secrets of Pokémon training. Brock and Ash eagerly reply yes. Bruno tells them there are no such secrets and the reason he was on Mt. Hideaway was to catch the biggest Onix he could find. Bruno says that it's no secret that to be a strong Trainer you have to catch strong Pokémon. Ash and Brock accept that Bruno truly has no special wisdom to share with them and leave disappointed. Team Rocket overhear the conversation and plan to catch a strong Onix so they can be as good as the Elite Four without having to do any Pokémon training.

Following the gigantic Onix tracks, Meowth believes that they have no hope of catching such a big Pokémon. Jessie and James reveal that they have a secret weapon for catching Onix. At the end of the Onix tracks, Team Rocket set themselves in wait of the Onix. The ground begins rumbling as an enormous Onix bursts from underground. The Onix is much bigger than they were expecting and Meowth suggests they abandon the idea. Jessie stubbornly asserts that they came for an Onix and that's what they will get.

Ash and his friends are heading back down the mountain when they hear a loud noise. They race off to the source of the sound. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is blasting missiles at the giant Onix. The smoke clears and the Onix is completely unharmed and begins advancing towards them. Terrified, the trio run into a nearby cave. The Onix begins {{m|Tackle|tackling}} the wall of the cave causing it to start collapsing. Team Rocket is shouting for help as Ash and the others arrive. To save Team Rocket, Brock sends out {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, Misty sends out {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and Ash sends out {{AP|Squirtle}}. Brock orders his Onix to use {{m|Tackle}}, but it gets knocked back by the wild Onix's size. Misty tells Staryu to use {{m|Water Gun}}, but it is largely ineffective. Ash also orders Squirtle to use Water Gun, and the combined {{t|water}} attacks cause the Onix to recoil from the cave. Team Rocket take the opportunity to run for their lives. The wild Onix recovers from the double Water Gun attack and uses its tail to hit Staryu, Squirtle, and Onix before sending Team Rocket on their way. The Onix then notices Ash and his friends standing on the ledge above. The Onix tackles the edge where they are standing, causing Ash to lose his balance and fall right in front of the Onix. {{AP|Pikachu}} jumps down and uses his {{m|Thunder Shock}} attack, but Onix just shakes it off. Pikachu is about to try again before Ash grabs him, reminding Pikachu that {{type|Electric}} attacks won't work. They huddle together awaiting Onix's next attack. But before Onix can strike, a lightning-fast Bruno leaps in and carries Ash and Pikachu to safety. Bruno looks down at the Onix which is thrashing around. Ash and Brock ask him what Pokémon and attack he will use. Bruno states that he will not use a Pokémon.

Bruno jumps down and asks Onix why it is acting so violent. The Onix dives at him several times, but Bruno dodges its hits and continues asking it why it is attacking him. Bruno then jumps on Onix's head. Onix whips his tail around, which misses Bruno and instead connects with its own head. Bruno requests it not to be afraid of him and asks it to let him know what it is feeling. He closes his eyes and concentrates for some time. He then starts feeling around Onix's body. Eventually he finds something between Onix's rocks. Asking Onix to bear with the momentary pain, he strains before pulling out a {{p|Sandslash}}. Ash and his friends are shocked. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]]; apparently, the Sandslash was irritating Onix the whole time and causing it to act aggressively. Bruno lets the Sandslash go and asks Onix if it wants to come with him. Onix accepts and Bruno catches it in a {{i|Poké Ball}}. He jumps back up to Ash and his friends. Ash and Brock beg Bruno again to reveal his secret, and Bruno explains that if there's a secret to being a great Pokémon trainer then it's simply that Pokémon and humans should care for and trust each other, like Ash and Pikachu—who then look at each other and start laughing happily. Bruno says farewell, telling Ash that he looks forward to facing him in battle. Ash and Pikachu continue to laugh together, excited to be one day closer to the Pokémon League.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Bruno]], a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]].
* Bruno catches a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Bruno|Onix}}.
{{animeevents|OS}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Bruno]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Bruno's Onix]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP071.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Bruno]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* Old woman

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP071.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Alakazam}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Bruno|Onix}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}) ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ([[Bruno]]'s; video)
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Bruno|Onix}}; new; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Onix}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Goldeen}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: {{p|Goldeen}}, in its beautiful face, there's a horn.
* This is the first confirmed appearance of a member of the [[Elite Four]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, if [[Koga]] is not considered, due to Koga only being an Elite Four member in [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|IV}}.
* The dub title for this episode refers to the phrase "To master the unexpected".
* {{MTR}} uses a remote to fast-forward the [[Team Rocket motto]] in this episode, effectively [[breaking the fourth wall]].
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 20: Onix'' from [[VIZ Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This episode's title is formatted as ''To Master The Onixpected'' on the DVD menu of [[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 4)|Australian DVDs]].

===Errors===
[[File:EP071 error.png|thumb|200px|Bruno's hand]]
* {{an|Misty}} says, "Looks like Mt. Hideaway is only seven or eight miles from here", even though she is standing on the mountain and looking towards [[Pallet Town]].
* In one scene, [[Bruno]] is shown to have six digits.
* When fighting {{TP|Bruno|Onix}}, {{Ash}} says that {{type|Electric}} attacks don't work on {{t|Rock}} types. However, they actually have no effect on {{t|Ground}} types (this confusion may stem from the fact that most Rock types in [[Generation I]], notably with the only exceptions being the five {{cat|Fossil Pokémon}}, were also Ground types, Onix being partly a Ground type as well).
* In the English dub, Ash's Japanese voice can be heard when falling down the cliff and before he is about to get crushed by the giant Onix.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: {{OBP|Viridian City|song}}
* The word ''ougi'' (奥義), or "esoteric techniques", is translated as "secret" in the dub.
* Throughout the episode, {{wp|dango}} is consistently referred to as "muskrat meatballs" and "meat kabobs".
* In the original, Brock expresses his admiration of the giant Onix, while Misty tells him now isn't the time to act so impressed. In the dub, he says he'd like to study him, and Misty quips that maybe he can if they survive.
* A running gag is present in the original during the training montage. After Ash douses Misty with water, and then launches a piece of firewood at her head, he says he "didn't do that on purpose" both times. When Ash later picks up a rock and starts falling toward Misty with it, Misty says "you're doing this on purpose after all!" as she runs away.
* In the original, Bruno exposes his façade by making a pun on 奥義 (esoteric technique) and 扇 (folding fan), while in the dub he says the lesson is to always bring a fork when going camping. Also, Bruno's rice porridge is referred to as his "Bruno stew" in the dub.
* In the original, Jessie tells Meowth that they have a secret weapon, and Meowth says that's just their usual bazooka. In the dub, she tells him they have something "Onix-pected", and Meowth says that joke is "Onix-cceptable".
* In the last scene of the original, the Rocket trio pretends they're narrating a nature show, while in the dub they make rock puns instead.
* The scene in which Brock hits Bruno's head with a log is removed from the {{pmin|India|Hindi}} MarvelHQ dub.

==In other languages==
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|ar={{tt|البوكيمون العملاق|The giant Pokémon}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|四大天王希巴登場|Bruno of the Elite Four Appears}}
|cs={{tt|Tajemství Bruna a Onixů|The secret of Bruno and Onix}}
|da={{tt|Nul Og Nix|nonsensical; plays on the expression "Nul og niks", which means "Nothing at all" "Og Nix" also sounds like onix}}
|nl={{tt|Het Overmeesteren van Onix!|The Mastering of Onix!}}
|fi={{tt|Otetaan Onixista mittaa|Opposing the Onix}}
|fr={{tt|Le secret|The secret [information]}}
|de={{tt|Groß, größer, Onix!|Big, bigger, Onix!}}
|he=לחזות את הבלתי צפוי {{tt|''Lakhzot et ha'bilti tzafuy''|To predict the unexpected}}
|hi=जुंबो Onix की मासतेरी! {{tt|''Jumbo Onix ki Mastery''|Mastering the Giant Onix!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|Egy igazi mester|A Real Master}}
|it={{tt|Il segreto dei Pokémon|The secret of Pokémon}}
|ko={{tt|사천왕 시바 등장!|Shichuan King appeared!}}
|no={{tt|Å mestre det uventede|To master the unexpected}}
|pl={{tt|Pogromca Oniksów|Onix's slayer}}{{tt|*|X is written the way it's pronounced instead of the way it's spelled}}
|pt_br={{tt|Domando o Onixperado|Taming the Onixpected}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Dominar o Onixesperado|Dominate the Onixpected}}
|ro={{tt|Stăpânirea Onix-ului|Ruling the Onix}}
|ru={{tt|Укротитель каменных покемонов|Rock Pokémon tamer}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Dominando lo Onixperado!|Dominating the Onixpected!}}
|es_eu={{tt|El Maestro de lo Onixesperado|The Master of the Onixpected}}
|sv={{tt|Mäster Bruno|Master Bruno}}
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DP187

2026-04-15T19:38:28Z

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epcode=DP187 |
altepcode=EP653 |
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screen=hd|
title_en=A Real Rival Rouser!|
title_ja=激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！|
title_ja_trans=Intense Fighting Full Battle! Satoshi VS Shinji!! |
broadcast_jp=August 12, 2010 |
broadcast_us=January 8, 2011 |
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en_op=[[We Will Carry On!]] |
ja_op=[[The Greatest - Everyday!|「サイコー・エブリディ！」（ＢＡＮＤ　ＶＥＲＳＩＯＮ）]] |
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'''A Real Rival Rouser!''' (Japanese: '''激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！''' ''Intense Fighting Full Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!'') is the 187th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 653rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 12, 2010 and in the United States on January 8, 2011.

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==Blurb==

The Sinnoh League quarterfinal battle between rivals Ash and Paul is turning out to be one for the ages! Ash still has all six of his Pokémon, while Paul’s Aggron and Gastrodon have been eliminated. But the tide begins to turn at this point as Paul’s true strategy begins to emerge: to predict and counter whatever Ash does! Paul’s Drapion sets up a nasty trap with Toxic Spikes and, mere moments later, a dazzling tactical display renders Ash’s Buizel, Staraptor, and Torterra unable to battle.

Next, Ash’s Gliscor comes in against Paul’s amazingly fast Ninjask. When Gliscor hits the ground and takes a lot of damage from Toxic Spikes, Ash switches it out in favor of Infernape—and this is where some creative strategizing on Ash’s part begins to erode Paul’s strategy, as an underground Flare Blitz burns off the Toxic Spikes!

After his Ninjask is eliminated, Paul brings out his Froslass, while Ash calls on Pikachu. Although Froslass is powerful and its evasion skills are impressive, Pikachu’s tenacity rules the bout, and Froslass is eliminated!

When Paul again calls on Drapion, Ash gets Gliscor back into the battle. Although Gliscor is still feeling the effects of previous battling, the magnificent training it received from the Air Battle Master is evident. We leave the action just as Gliscor is diving directly into Drapion’s Pin Missile! How will this incredible battle end?

==Plot==
The [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] quarterfinals [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] continues from where it left off, with {{AP|Buizel}} trapped in the grip of {{p|Drapion}}'s tail. When Buizel tries to use {{m|Sonic Boom}} with his free tail, Drapion just grabs it with its pincer, shutting the attack down. Ash instructs Buizel to inflate and instantly release the floatation sac on his neck, which allows him to escape and hit Drapion with {{m|Water Gun}}, propelling himself into the air in the process. However, Paul expected this outcome and has Drapion use {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, which litters the field with them and {{status|poison}}s Buizel when he lands. Drapion uses {{m|Pin Missile}} to [[Fainting|finish Buizel off]], finally bringing Ash down one Pokémon.

Ash [[recall]]s Buizel and sends out {{AP|Staraptor}}, who, as a {{t|Flying}} type, is immune to the effects of Toxic Spikes. Drapion fires off another Pin Missile barrage, which Staraptor manages to dodge, despite all the damage it had taken from {{DL|Paul|Gastrodon}}. Staraptor goes in for an {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Paul has Drapion deke by entering an interception position, before dodging at the last second and capturing Staraptor with its pincer tail. Drapion turns around and hits the trapped Staraptor with {{m|Cross Poison}}, before slamming the {{pkmn|category|Predator Pokémon}} onto the ground, poisoning it with the remnants of Toxic Spikes and knocking him out.

Ash recalls Staraptor, and, now aware of Drapion's battling style of luring opponents in and trapping them with its tail, sends out the much bigger {{AP|Torterra}} (only for Paul to scoff and [[Reggie]] to remark that it was foolish for Ash to do this), who instantaneously gets poisoned by the Toxic Spikes. Drapion goes in for a Cross Poison, but Torterra overpowers it with a quick {{m|Energy Ball}}. Ash has Torterra immediately follow that up with z {{m|Leaf Storm}}, hitting Drapion again, before it pulls itself together and shuts the attack off with Pin Missile, resulting in a huge explosion. Ash, thinking Torterra is too big for Drapion to entrap, has him go in for a {{m|Rock Climb}}. However, it turns out that Ash has underestimated Drapion; it manages to stop Torterra's attack cold with its pincers, vindicating Paul and Reggie's earlier statements about it being a bad move for Ash to send Torterra out against it. Drapion uses {{m|Poison Fang}} to send Torterra plummeting back down to the battlefield, causing him major damage. Torterra uses {{m|Synthesis}} to regain some energy, but despite this, he ends up getting taken out after Drapion unleashes another Pin Missile onslaught.

Ash recalls Torterra, and Paul asks Ash if his {{AP|Gliscor}} will be his sixth Pokémon, to which Ash responds that Paul is correct. Paul [[recall]]s Drapion as he tells Ash that he was able to figure out his strategy and Pokémon team by purposely letting him defeat {{DL|Paul|Aggron}} and Gastrodon, and also that, ever since he sent out Drapion, he had been able to predict every one of Ash's moves. However, Ash shows no signs of worry and tells Paul that there is no one like him, which is why he is going to win this battle before Paul replies that ''he'' is the one who will win.

Ash sends out Gliscor and Paul sends out his fourth Pokémon, {{DL|Paul|Ninjask}}, which uses {{m|Agility}} right from the start. Ash tells Gliscor to use its newest attack, {{m|Stone Edge}}. However, with Ninjask's Agility and {{a|Speed Boost}} [[Ability]] working in conjunction, Gliscor is unable to land a hit. Ninjask comes in with a quick {{m|Fury Cutter}}, hitting Gliscor countless times. While falling, Gliscor regains lift and tries to use {{m|Fire Fang}}, but Ninjask dodges, reappears from behind, and hits Gliscor in the back with another Fury Cutter, knocking it into the battlefield. Gliscor manages to stand up, but ends up getting poisoned by the Toxic Spikes, so Ash recalls it in favor of {{AP|Infernape}}, who also gets poisoned by the Toxic Spikes. Ash realizes that he's at a major disadvantage as long as the Toxic Spikes are active, but he quickly comes up with a plan and has Infernape use Dig, which surprises everyone since a Flying type like Ninjask is [[Type#Type effectiveness|immune]] to {{t|Ground}} attacks. Infernape uses {{m|Flare Blitz}} from underground, causing the entire field to become red hot and a subsequent eruption of fire, which not only eliminates the Toxic Spikes but also causes Ninjask massive damage. Reggie is shocked at the unusual strategy, noting that Ash's tactic had to have surprised Paul as well. After Infernape resurfaces, Paul tells Ninjask to use {{m|Giga Drain}}, and it begins sapping Infernape of his energy. However, it turns out that all of the damage it endured from Infernape's underground Flare Blitz took a major toll on its speed, which allows Infernape to carefully scrutinize its movements and intercept it with a {{m|Mach Punch}}, knocking it out. Ash and Paul are now tied with three Pokémon each, and since Infernape is starting to get tired, Ash recalls him.

Paul sends out his fifth Pokémon, {{DL|Paul|Froslass}}, and upon seeing he'll be facing an [[Ice (type)|ice-type]] Ash decides to send in {{AP|Pikachu}}. Paul starts things off by having Froslass use {{m|Hail}}, and a thick cold mist soon covers the entire battlefield. Froslass's {{a|Snow Cloak}} Ability comes into effect as she begins fading in and out of view, preventing Pikachu from following her movements, and the situation becomes even more dire when Pikachu starts to take damage from the {{weather|hail}}. Ash commands him to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the Hail severely restricts the attack, and it doesn't even come close to hitting Froslass. Paul has Froslass use {{m|Ice Shard}}, and Ash commands Pikachu to dodge, but he doesn't do so in time and suffers a direct hit. {{an|Barry}} worries that the attack barrage will become one-sided at this rate. Ash decides to use physical attacks instead and has Pikachu use {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but this doesn't work either, as Froslass simply phases through it and takes no damage. Froslass attempts to use another Ice Shard from behind, but Pikachu dodges it by leaping into the air, before finally scoring a supereffective hit on Froslass with {{m|Iron Tail}}, knocking her into the ground; with all of the damage this caused, Hail finally subsides, leaving Froslass with nowhere to hide. Although Paul is impressed at this, he continues battling and has Froslass use {{m|Ice Beam}}, which {{status|freeze}}s Pikachu. Froslass prepares to use another Ice Shard, but Pikachu manages to escape his icy prison by smashing through it with Volt Tackle, before hitting Froslass with it before she can launch the Ice Shard. As Pikachu suffers from the [[recoil]], Froslass is revealed to have fainted, thus leaving Paul with two Pokémon remaining. Although {{an|Dawn}} and Barry are happy that Ash is in the lead again, {{an|Brock}} reminds them that while Ash may have more remaining Pokémon, they have all taken considerable damage, whereas one of Paul's remaining two Pokémon has yet to enter the battle. Because of that, Ash is still operating at a disadvantage. Ash knows the round took a lot out of Pikachu, so he calls him back to the sidelines.

Paul sends Drapion back out and Ash calls on Gliscor again, encouraging it to show Paul what it learned from [[McCann]]. Drapion uses Pin Missile to start things off and Gliscor dodges easily by launching into the sky. Gliscor uses Stone Edge, and Drapion uses Cross Poison to neutralize the attack, leaving behind a large smoke cloud that encases Gliscor. Ash tells Gliscor to use {{m|Giga Impact}}, and it readies the attack, before flying erratically inside the smoke cloud to keep Paul and Drapion guessing where it will emerge from. When Gliscor does emerge, Paul commands Drapion to use Poison Fang, but Gliscor hits Drapion in the back before it can do so. Paul commands Drapion to turn around and counterattack as it did with Buizel and Staraptor, but both are shocked to find Gliscor is nowhere to be seen. They look up to see that Gliscor had used the recoil from the attack to quickly launch itself back into the air, safe from attack while it [[recharge]]s from using Giga Impact. Reggie remarks that Paul can no longer predict Ash's strategies, and with Paul's greatest strength now rendered moot, the winner of this battle is now anyone's guess. Reggie's thoughts are proven right as Paul realizes that he fell for Ash's strategy of using Stone Edge to divert his attention. Paul has Drapion launch yet another slew of Pin Missiles, but Gliscor fearlessly flies right into the attack, expertly dodging every shot. Gliscor readies an {{m|X-Scissor}} and dives straight for Drapion, with both Ash and Paul ready to give it their all as the battle enters its final stages.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] continue their [[Full Battle]].
* Paul is revealed to still own the {{p|Ninjask}} he had {{pkmn2|caught}} shortly before catching {{AP|Chimchar}}, and to have obtained a {{p|Froslass}}.
* [[Ash's Gliscor]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Stone Edge}}.
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===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]]
* {{an|Barry}}
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Charles Goodshow]]
* Referee
* Audience

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}})
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Froslass}} ([[Paul]]'s)

==Trivia==
* Music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' is played during the episode.
* The effect of {{m|Toxic Spikes}} is shown differently in this episode to how it works in the {{pkmn|games}}. While in the games Toxic Spikes will {{status|poison}} any Pokémon sent into battle (with the exception of {{t|Flying}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, {{type|Poison}}, and {{a|Levitate|Levitating}} Pokémon), it is shown to poison any Pokémon that touches the ground affected by Toxic Spikes unless they were {{type|Poison}} Pokémon, as {{an|Brock}} mentioned that {{Ash}} needed one because they are immune to and can remove the effect.
** This episode also shows that Toxic Spikes could be removed without the aid of {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Defog}}, or a Poison-type Pokémon. With some improvisation, {{AP|Infernape}} incinerated the field with {{m|Flare Blitz}} while {{m|Dig|underground}}, once again ignoring game mechanics and effectively removing its effect.
* In ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', Ash got angry with Paul for sacrificing several of his Pokémon in battle for the sake of giving his {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} an advantage. Despite Paul using a similar strategy in this episode with his {{p|Aggron}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}, Ash does not get upset and even praises Paul's skills instead, seemingly marking a change in their relationship.
* Infernape's combination of Dig and Flare Blitz is similar to a strategy he used as a {{p|Chimchar}} under [[Paul]]'s command in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes!]]'', in which he used {{m|Flame Wheel}} while underground to attack [[Ash's Turtwig]].
* A portion of the English [[dub]] title for the episode is likely a play on "[[wiktionary:rabble rouser|rabble rouser]]".
* This is the final episode prior to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' where [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear.
* This episode marks the last time {{m|Giga Drain}} is used in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', as well as the last time as a whole until ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]''.
* This episode marks the last time to date in which Ash has used {{AP|Staraptor}}, {{AP|Torterra}}, or {{AP|Buizel}} in a proper onscreen battle.

===Errors===
[[File:DP187 Error.png|thumb|250px|Infernape's missing tail]]
* When {{AP|Staraptor}} is defeated, {{p|Drapion}} is standing between him and Ash. However, when Ash recalls Staraptor immediately after, Drapion is no longer in between them.
* When {{AP|Torterra}}'s icon on the scoreboard changes to represent his defeat, the silhouette appears to be completely covering the icon's background. However, in every later scene in which the icon is shown, a small part of the background can be seen. This error is present in [[DP188|the next episode]].
* When Ash is thinking about how to deal with Drapion's Toxic Spikes, Infernape's tail is missing.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, {{an|Barry}} says the Toxic Spikes will stay on the field for a long time. In the original Japanese version, he implies that Toxic Spikes will stay on the field for the entire battle.
* In the English dub, Paul says that he let Ash take down {{TP|Paul|Gastrodon}} and {{TP|Paul|Aggron}} to find out what Pokémon Ash would use. In the original Japanese version, Paul says his Pokémon were willing to go down to help him find out Ash's strategy.
* In the English dub, Ash talks about needing to turn the battlefield upside-down to get rid of Toxic Spikes, and the phrase "upside-down" gives him the idea to use Infernape to get rid of them. In the original Japanese version, it was the word "battlefield" that gave him the idea.
* In the English dub, Paul says it was clever for Ash to get rid of Toxic Spikes in the way that he did. In the original Japanese version, he says it would make sense for someone like Ash to come up with a strategy like that.
* In the English dub, Barry notices that {{TP|Paul|Ninjask}} can't use {{a|Speed Boost}} anymore. In the original Japanese version, he says that Ninjask cannot go any faster anymore.
* In the {{pmin|French}} dub, the echo effect is removed from {{TP|Paul|Froslass}}'s voice when she uses {{m|Hail}}.<ref> https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5hlrjv?start=803</ref>
* In the English dub, when [[Jessie]] drinks out of one of the cans, {{MTR}} says they will charge her triple for the drink. In the original Japanese version, Meowth says that it will be coming out of her paycheck.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|白熱化的全面對戰！小智對真司！！|Climactic Full Battle! Ash vs. Paul!!}}
|cs={{tt|Zápas s dávným soupeřem!|Battle with a long-time rival!}}
|da={{tt|Rasende rivaler!|Raging Rivals!}}
|nl={{tt|Een razende rivaliteit!|A Raging Rivalry!}}
|fi={{tt|Vanhat vastustajat vastakkain!|Old rivals opposing!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le choc des rivaux !|Rival clash !}}
|de={{tt|Ein Strategiekampf, der es in sich hat!|A strategic battle that has a lot to offer!}}
|id={{tt|Pertarungan Penuh yang Seru! Satoshi Melawan Paul!|Fierce Full Battle! Ash vs. Paul!}}
|it={{tt|Un rivale davvero impegnativo!|A really demanding rival!}}
|ko={{tt|막상막하 풀배틀! 지우 VS 진철|An Evenly-matched Full Battle! Ash VS Paul}}
|no={{tt|En skikkelig rabulist!|A real agitator!}}
|pl={{tt|Prawdziwa rywalizacja!|True rivalry!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um Rival de Arrasar!|An Overwhelming Rival!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Rivalidade Inesquecível!|An Unforgetable Rivality}}
|ru={{tt|Битва набирает ход!|The battle is picking up!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Un rival muy agitador!|A very agitating rival!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El rival más difícil!|The Toughest Rival!}}
|sv={{tt|Rivalernas strid!|Battle of the rivals!}}
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(Japanese: '''最後の戦いへ''' ''Towards the Final Battle'') is the 133rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,365th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on April 10, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==



==Major events==



===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Aerodactyl}}
* {{me|Glalie}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]




* [[Friede]]



* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]


* [[Ann]]
* {{an|Nemona}}
* [[Penny]]
* [[Diana]]



===Pokémon===


* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})




* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario Z]])


* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])




* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])















* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Friede]]'s; Instructor Starmie; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Starmie]])











* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Glalie]])



* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ([[Sidian]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Aerodactyl]])

* {{p|Medicham}} ([[Chalce]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Medicham]])

* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Diana]]'s)

* {{p|Decidueye}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)











* {{p|Cofagrigus}} (×2)
* {{p|Runerigus}} (×3)

==Trivia==



===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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(Japanese: '''最後の戦いへ''' ''Towards the Final Battle'') is the 133rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,365th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on April 10, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==



==Major events==



===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Aerodactyl}}


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]




* [[Friede]]



* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]


* [[Ann]]
* {{an|Nemona}}
* [[Penny]]
* [[Diana]]



===Pokémon===


* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})




* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario Z]])


* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])




* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])















* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Friede]]'s; Instructor Starmie; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Starmie]])











* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Glalie]])



* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ([[Sidian]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Aerodactyl]])

* {{p|Medicham}} ([[Chalce]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Medicham]])

* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Diana]]'s)

* {{p|Decidueye}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)











* {{p|Cofagrigus}} (×2)
* {{p|Runerigus}} (×3)

==Trivia==



===Errors===
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==In other languages==

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'''Mega Evolution - Ult''' (Japanese: '''ウルト ――最強''' ''{{tt|Uruto|Ult}}—Strongest'') is the 113th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,345th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 17, 2025, and in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2026.
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==Plot==
At night, [[Roy]] and [[Ult]] are having dinner cooked by [[Emma]]. Afterwards, Ult brings up [[HZ112|their loss against]] the [[Yellow Flash]], with Roy being impressed by the {{pkmn|category|Aura Pokémon}}'s strength. Roy wonders how to defeat it while Ult brings out a [[Dusk Ball]], claiming the Pokémon inside it would've done so easily even though he doesn't know what's inside it. However, Ult believes it will come out once he has proven himself to be the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}}, and Roy says he has the same dream while pulling out the [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. Emma, meanwhile, plans on making some tea, only for the lights to go out. To restore the power, she calls out her {{p|Ampharos}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] it into Mega Ampharos to use its strong electricity powers, to Ult's annoyance for being over the top. Later, Roy and Emma talk about the former's reason for visiting [[Kalos]], with Ult listening in. When Roy mentions the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], Emma reads an article released by [[Exceed]] about the group being responsible for [[HZ089|the incident on]] [[Mount Pericarp]]. Roy vehemently denies Exceed's claims but solemnly reveals the group had disbanded, and [[Liko|his]] [[Dot|friends]] went back to either [[Indigo Academy|school]] or home. On the other hand, he decided to travel and become stronger, with [[Captain Pikachu]] joining him now that [[Friede]] is gone, to meet the [[Black Rayquaza]] again. While shocked to hear about Rayquaza, Ult decides to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, determined to be the strongest Trainer. Roy is unable to stop him from having the same dream, especially since Rayquaza is now a [[wild Pokémon]], meaning Ult is free to catch it too. At that, Ult becomes motivated to master Mega Evolution again, and Emma becomes surprised at seeing this side of Ult. She then earnestly asks Roy to be friends with Ult, revealing she took in him while he was living on the streets and taught him some things such as reading and writing. Emma admits she was inspired by [[Looker|the man]] who took her in similarly and even followed in his footsteps as a detective. Despite wanting to see Ult find something for himself, he never got along well with Emma, so she hopes Roy would be able to support Ult instead. He agrees to her request belatedly and sets off to find Ult, who is at the [[Lost Mayo Maze]], trying to challenge the Yellow Flash again. He stops Ult from trespassing, and the two leave the place, not noticing the Yellow Flash had been watching the interaction.

The next day, Ult becomes irritated at not being able to Mega Evolve Sableye, believing the [[Mega Ring]] given is not real. Roy reminds him of advice given by [[Master Mayonnaise]], but Ult finds the other man suspicious, which increased when he unexpectedly shows up. Master Mayonnaise correctly deduces the two young Trainers had lost to the Yellow Flash, and he tells them their feelings should be united with their Pokémon if they wish to Mega Evolve. He then suggests a {{pkmn|battle}} to show what he means, and they agree. Ult begins the battle by having Sableye use {{m|Power Gem}} that {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} dodges successfully. Despite the continuous assault by Power Gem, Crocalor manages to evade them all, making Roy praise the Fire Croc Pokémon. Soon, Crocalor charges towards Sableye, who is unable to use Power Gem and gets attacked by the former's {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|supereffective}} {{m|Disarming Voice}}. Sableye tries to use {{m|Throat Chop}} but is unable to, and it is attacked by {{m|Stomping Tantrum}}. Annoyed, Ult has Sableye attack Crocalor from behind with {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, but the Fire Croc Pokémon, feeling united with Roy, not only avoids the attack with {{m|Flame Charge}}, but also [[Fainting|defeats]] Sableye at the same time.

Ult refuses to admit defeat and attempts to have the Pokémon inside his Dusk Ball come out, but Master Mayonnaise stops him. After healing his Pokémon, Ult is questioned on whether he trusts Sableye, and he confirms he does. However, Master Mayonnaise reveals that trust did not show itself during the battle as Sableye became exhausted when Ult called for it to constantly use Power Gem, rendering it unable to react accordingly later on. Ult tries to claim Roy wasn't battling him fairly, but Master Mayonnaise counters him with the fact that they battled well because of their trust in each other. He further adds on how Ult has been burdening the Pokémon in the Dusk Ball, which led to it not coming out. Ult reveals he trusts Sableye because it has been by his side. When asked what does he think Sableye feels about Ult as its Trainer, he is unable to answer, causing Master Mayonnaise to declare Ult hasn't been paying attention to the Darkness Pokémon. He concludes by telling Ult to give up Mega Evolution since he lacks the bond needed, leaving the latter frustrated. Just then, the Yellow Flash, who was watching the battle, drops in and gestures for the two Trainers to return to the Lost Mayo Maze for a second chance.

The two boys agree to the challenge and enter the place. However, they must once again get through the confusing layout of the place. Thankfully, Sableye remembers the route they took and everyone follows the Darkness Pokémon as it leads them to the area with the pit. Trusting Sableye, Ult and his Pokémon jump over the pit that the former previously fell into and tear apart the wallpaper of the 'door' that stumped them yesterday. Ult says the maze taught him about how Trainers need to understand their Pokémon, and he wants to learn more about his partner, especially as they battle against the Yellow Flash. Opening the door, Roy and Ult don't find the Yellow Flash waiting, but rather two occupants of the palace – [[Count Oyster]] and [[Shōyu]].

==Major events==

* [[Roy]] meets [[Emma]] for the first time.
* Emma tells Roy about her and [[Ult]]'s history.
** Emma is revealed to have known [[Looker]] in the past.
* Roy and Ult have a {{pkmn|battle}}, which Roy wins.
* Roy and Ult decide to try [[Mega Evolution]] training again and are challenged by two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Emma]]
* [[Count Oyster]]
* [[Shōyu]]

====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Ampharos}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Roy]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Liko]] (flashback)
* [[Dot]] (flashback)
* [[Mollie]] (flashback)
* [[Orla]] (flashback)
* [[Ludlow]] (flashback)
* [[Murdock]] (flashback)
* [[Master Mayonnaise]]
* [[Emma]]
* [[Looker]] (picture)
* [[Liko's homeroom teacher]]
* [[Count Oyster]]
* [[Shōyu]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Lucario}} (later {{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; [[Yellow Flash]]; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; flashback)
* {{p|Hattrem}} ({{OP|Liko|Hattrem}}; flashback)
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}}; flashback)
* {{p|Tinkatuff}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}}; flashback)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}}; flashback)
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Orla]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Rockruff}} ({{OP|Murdock|Rockruff}}; flashback)
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{OP|Murdock|Alcremie}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Ruby Swirl}}; flashback)
* {{p|Espurr}} ([[Emma]]'s; Mimi)
* {{p|Ampharos}} ([[Emma]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Ampharos]])
* {{p|Escavalier}} ([[Count Oyster]]'s)
* {{p|Accelgor}} ([[Shōyu]]'s)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Looker|Croagunk}}; picture)
* {{p|Delcatty}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Trainer's; flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:HZ113 Title card.png|thumb|right|250px|Stylized title card for the episode]]
* This is the second episode of the [[Episode: Mega Evolution]] flashback arc. It takes place during the one-year timeskip in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.
* The title text for this episode is shown directly over the background, without a separate title card segment. As such, the title is not read aloud. Since there is no opening theme, the series logo (with the arc subtitle) is shown directly over a shot of the [[Looker Bureau]].
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on a corner of the screen before and after the commercial break.
* Despite ''[https://www.facebook.com/100003274992808 Wasi Paricharttanakun]'' and ''Wasin Weechaneemart'' working for ''{{r|OLM Thailand}}'' as animation directors, the studio itself was left uncredited in the ending credits for that role and added into the listing for clarification purposes.
* This is the first episode to air in Japan after the release of [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].
* The {{pmin|Taiwan}}ese Mandarin and {{pmin|Hong Kong}} Cantonese dubs of this episode were released on the Traditional Chinese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel at 6:30 PM (UTC+8), at the same time the Japanese version was released on the Japanese YouTube channel after its television airing. In the regular episode order, the Taiwanese Mandarin dub was midway through [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua|the second season]], while the Hong Kong Cantonese dub was between the [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|first]] and second seasons.
* The {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} dub of this episode aired on October 21, 2025 (four days after the Japanese airing), before the Mega Voltage arc.
* This episode marks the first mention of [[Looker]] since ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals]],'' 12 years and 596 episodes prior.
** Additionally, this episode marks the first time a recurring character from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' makes an appearance in any capacity during ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', not including [[Nurse Joy]].
* [[Roy]], [[Ult]], {{TP|Ult|Sableye}}, and {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} narrate the preview for the [[HZ114|next episode]].
* [[Emma]] having a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Ampharos}} is a reference to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, where Emma after her first battle with the [[player character]] demonstrates Mega Evolution by Mega Evolving her Ampharos.

===Errors===
* When Roy, Ult, and their Pokémon were eating in the Looker Bureau, the first shot shows Crocalor at the table with [[Captain Pikachu|Cap]] and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} on the floor. The next shot, Crocalor and Cap are on the table with Kilowattrel at the table.
* During Roy and Ult's battle, Crocalor was able to dodge Sableye's {{m|Shadow Sneak}} with {{m|Flame Charge}} despite Shadow Sneak's increased priority. 
* After the battle, Ult revived his Sableye with a [[Full Restore]] that [[Master Mayonnaise]] gave him. Full Restores do not revive [[Fainting|fainted]] Pokémon, they only fully heal a Pokémon's HP and cures any status conditions. A [[Revive]] is needed to revive a fainted Pokémon before one can use a Full Restore on them.
* In the original {{pmin|Hong Kong}} Cantonese release, the ending animation version focusing on Roy (from the [[HZ112|previous episode]]) was used instead of the version focusing on Ult like in the Japanese version.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqDXExe4004 【廣東話版】寶可夢地平線：特別編〈超級進化篇〉|烏魯特──最強| 寶可夢官方] - [https://www.youtube.com/@PokemonOfficialZh 寶可夢官方 (@PokemonOfficialZh)] on [[YouTube]] {{dead link}}</ref> This was identified as an error, with the original upload being removed.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/@PokemonOfficialZh 寶可夢官方 (@PokemonOfficialZh)] on [[YouTube]]: [https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxGnl1rDbtdr5-_UB-EbH39Fbk_7DZ5QSa 【致歉】在10月17日寶可夢官方YouTube頻道公開的「【廣東話版】《寶可夢地平線》系列動畫特別篇〈超級進化篇〉第2集」的映像內發現了不當素材，在進行修正期間影片將會暫時無法觀看。對於各位觀眾造成的不便，我們深感抱歉。敬請耐心等候，影片將於修正完成後重新公開，謝謝您的理解與支持。 #寶可夢地平線 #超級進化篇] ([https://archive.ph/lqYr5 archived])</ref> The reupload correctly uses the ending animation version focusing on Ult.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYzf9v1Pq6k 【廣東話版】寶可夢地平線：特別編〈超級進化篇〉|烏魯特──最強| 寶可夢官方] - [https://www.youtube.com/@PokemonOfficialZh 寶可夢官方 (@PokemonOfficialZh)] on [[YouTube]]</ref>

===Dub edits===
*In the Korean dub, clips of Roy and Ult Mega Evolving Lucario and Sableye are used at the very beginning of the episode (before the recap) for an 8-second logo segment.
*In the English and other dubs, the ending theme uses clips from all three variants of the Japanese version. This same version animation is used for the other episodes of the arc, instead of different ones for each episode like in the original.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|烏魯特──最強|Ult—Strongest}}
|ko={{tt|울트 - 최강|Ult—Strongest}}
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'''Mega Evolution - Roy''' (Japanese: '''ロイ ――修行''' ''Roy—Training'') is the 112th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,344th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 10, 2025, and in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2026.
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==Plot==
On the [[Brave Olivine]], [[Liko]] and [[Dot]] are watching [[Roy]] and [[Ult]] have a {{pkmn|battle}}. Ult [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] his {{p|Sableye}} in Mega Sableye and Roy follows up by Mega Evolving {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} into Mega Lucario. The two Mega Evolved Pokémon exchange blows, with the winner of the battle being unknown. Liko and Dot mention how the two boys had been training in [[Kalos]] together before wondering how Roy met Lucario. Roy reveals he went on a journey to [[Lumiose City]] with {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]].

Upon arriving in the city, Roy is instantly amazed by the view of the place and eager to grow stronger as a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. However, he gets lost while trying to get to somewhere. Cap tries to help the young Trainer, but he is forced to get away from some people who accidentally triggered his "allergy". Roy follows him and ends up at [[Lumiose Gym]]. The sound of a battle grabs the group's attention and being curious about it, Roy accidentally runs into Ult. The two get into an argument despite Roy apologizing before getting distracted by the battle again. When they take a closer look, they see a battle between a {{p|Gardevoir}} and {{p|Slowbro}}. Gardevoir uses {{m|Moonblast}} on Slowbro, but the {{pkmn|category|Hermit Crab Pokémon}} uses {{m|Amnesia}} to power up and negate it. Slowbro then retaliates with {{m|Hydro Pump}} that is evaded. The Trainers of the two battling Pokémon Mega Evolve their Pokémon into Mega Gardevoir and Mega Slowbro respectively and Roy becomes excited at seeing Mega Evolution up close. Ult ridicules Roy for being excited at Mega Evolution, retorting how Sableye would be able to do it if he was interested, prompting Roy to return to the battle while being unsure what to make of Ult. The battle ends with Mega Gardevoir dealing the finishing blow on Mega Slowbro and a strange person on the side promotes Mega Evolution to the crowd. Roy and Ult, being the only ones interested, immediately come up to him to ask about Mega Evolution and the guy introduces himself as [[Master Mayonnaise]].

Master Mayonnaise brings the two boys to a café to discuss about Mega Evolution further. He begins by explaining what is Mega Evolution to Roy and Ult before revealing the conditions to Mega Evolve. The first condition is having a [[Key Stone]] that resonates with a Pokémon's [[Mega Stone]] and the second is a strong bond between a Trainer and their Pokémon. Roy and Ult become eager at the idea of their respective partners Mega Evolving, but Master Mayonnaise points out no one has seen a Mega Evolved Crocalor before. Roy doesn't become disheartened by that as he focuses on being the first to Mega Evolve Crocalor. Master Mayonnaise gives the two boys [[Mega Ring]]s to begin their training in mastering Mega Evolution, telling them to find Mega Stones next since they're usually hard to find. Ult reveals Sableye found its [[Sablenite]] while looking for shiny stuff. Crocalor brings over a random rock to not fall behind before the two boys head off.

Roy and Ult look for [[Lost Mayo Maze]] based on a recommendation from Master Mayonnaise, who tells them to challenge the strongest Pokémon in there, the [[Yellow Flash]]. Roy realizes Ult would be able to bring them to Lost Mayo Maze since he knows the layout of Lumiose City, but the latter refuses, telling the former to find the way himself. After some struggle, Roy successfully arrives at Lost Mayo Maze, with Ult showing up shortly after. The two enter the palace cautiously and separate to find the Yellow Flash first. However, the layout of the place gives them a hard time finding the Yellow Flash until Crocalor and Sableye bump into each other. Roy and Ult run after their Pokémon and see a door on the other side of a long hallway. Believing the Yellow Flash is behind the door, Ult runs ahead first. Unfortunately, he falls into a trap before Sableye could warn him about it, though Ult is able to get out with Kilowattrel's help. As they are stumped on their next move, Crocalor finds a strange spot on the wall. Pushing it, he discovers a hidden passage way with a set of stairs that eventually leads the group to the Yellow Flash, which is revealed to be a {{Shiny}} Lucario, who challenges them to a battle. They begin by getting Sableye and Crocalor to use {{m|Power Gem}} and {{m|Flamethrower}} respectively, but the Yellow Flash dodges it all seamlessly. Due to its high speed, the Yellow Flash manages to attack Sableye and Crocalor before they could dodge. Roy and Ult get their Pokémon to attack again, but the Yellow Flash [[Fainting|knocks them out]] before they could even attack, leaving it the winner as Roy and Ult are shocked by the strength of the Yellow Flash.

==Major events==

* [[Roy]] recalls how he visited [[Kalos]] while the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were disbanded.
** Roy travels to Kalos, visiting the [[region]] for the first time.
** Roy witnesses [[Mega Evolution]] for the first time.
** Roy meets [[Ult]] and [[Master Mayonnaise]] for the first time.
** Roy and Ult receive a [[Mega Ring]] each from Master Mayonnaise.
** Ult is revealed to own a [[Sablenite]].
** Roy and Ult encounter a {{shiny}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} named the [[Yellow Flash]], which they battle and lose to.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Master Mayonnaise]]

====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Slowbro}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Roy]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Liko]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Master Mayonnaise]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Lucario}} (later {{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; [[Yellow Flash]]; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Gardevoir}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])
* {{p|Slowbro}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Slowbro]])
* {{p|Pidgey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Igglybuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ralts}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Whismur}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bibarel}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Palpitoad}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Braixen}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Froakie}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diggersby}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Vivillon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pancham}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pangoro}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's; {{form|Furfrou|Debutante Form}})
* {{p|Meowstic}} (Trainer's; male)
* {{p|Aegislash}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Spritzee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Aromatisse}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slurpuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Inkay}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Helioptile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Heliolisk}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dedenne}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Goomy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sliggoo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Klefki}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gourgeist}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Smoliv}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Tyranitar]]; fantasy)
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Murkrow}}
* {{p|Mantyke}}
* {{p|Bunnelby}}
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (×2)
* {{p|Talonflame}}
* {{p|Pyroar}} (male and female)
* {{p|Skiddo}}
* {{p|Gogoat}}
* {{p|Helioptile}}

==Trivia==
[[File:HZ112 Title card.png|thumb|right|250px|Stylized title card for the episode]]
* This is the first episode of the [[Episode: Mega Evolution]] flashback arc. It takes place during the one-year timeskip in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.
* The title text for this episode is shown directly over the background, without a separate [[title card]] segment. As such, the title is not read aloud. Since there is no opening theme, the series logo (with the arc subtitle) is shown directly over a shot of [[Lumiose City]].
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on a corner of the screen before and after the commercial break.
* This is the last episode to air in Japan before the release of [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].
* [[Ult]], {{TP|Ult|Sableye}}, [[Roy]], {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, and [[Emma]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ113|next episode]].
* The {{pmin|Taiwan}}ese Mandarin and {{pmin|Hong Kong}} Cantonese dubs of this episode were released on the Traditional Chinese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel at 6:30 PM (UTC+8), at the same time the Japanese version was released on the Japanese YouTube channel after its television airing. In the regular episode order, the Taiwanese Mandarin dub was midway through [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua|the second season]], while the Hong Kong Cantonese dub was between the [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|first]] and second seasons.
* The {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} dub of this episode aired on October 14, 2025 (four days after the Japanese airing), before the Mega Voltage arc.
* This episode marks the first time that {{m|Amnesia}} has been used in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', 1,278 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time that one of the characters from {{aniseries|HZ}} passes through a [[Gym]] challenged by {{Ash}} in his [[Pokémon journey]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
* During the ending animation, a blurry photo of [[Looker]] (alongside {{TP|Looker|Croagunk}}) can be seen at the [[Looker Bureau]] where Roy and Ult were eating and where Emma was serving them food.
* This is the only time Ult's Sableye was shown holding its [[Sablenite]] as when Ult took it out of his pocket to show it to [[Master Mayonnaise]], Sableye reached out for it and held onto it for the remainder of the scene. Similar to [[Dawn's Piplup]] and his [[Everstone]], Sableye has not been shown holding the Sablenite ever since and the [[Mega Stone]] would just magically appear before it when Sableye [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]].
* A character in this episode [[Animated series character recycling|resembles]] [[Liko's homeroom teacher]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===
*In the English, Taiwanese Mandarin, Korean, and other dubs, the on-screen "Mayo-Maze Palace" text is removed.
*In the Hong Kong Cantonese dub, the on-screen "Mayo-Maze Palace" text is replaced with the local script.
*In the Korean dub, clips of Roy and Ult Mega Evolving Lucario and Sableye are used at the very beginning of the episode (before the cold open) for an 8-second logo segment.
*In the English and other dubs, the ending theme uses clips from all three variants of the Japanese version. This same version animation is used for the other episodes of the arc, instead of different ones for each episode like in the original

==In other languages==
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HZ130

2026-03-07T11:09:55Z

Watchermark: /* Pokémon debuts */

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* {{BMGf|309996|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''赤い月夜のハンベル''' ''{{tt|Hambel|Hamber}} on the Night of the Blood Moon'') is the 130th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,362nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on March 6, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* The [[Strong Sphere]] is released to the public.
* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Ult]] return to [[Paldea]].
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] decide to have [[Diana]]'s {{p|Pecharunt}} fill the role of the final {{Tera|Tera Type}} they need to erase [[Laquium]].
* It is revealed how [[Hamber]] recruited [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], and [[Chalce]] to the [[Explorers]].
* Hamber is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}} in [[Kitakami]].
* Chalce is revealed to own a [[Mega Ring]] and a [[Medichamite]].
* Hamber {{pkmn|battle}}s Coral, Sidian, and Chalce and loses, though he manages to escape.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Ursaluna}} ({{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}})
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Medicham}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Hamber]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* [[Diana]] (fantasy)
* Trainers
* [[Explorers]]
* Children (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]]; fantasy)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Mollie]]'s; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Friede]]'s; Instructor Starmie; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Starmie]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Spinel]]'s)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Mow Rotom}})
* {{p|Ursaluna}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}}; debut)
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s)
* {{p|Garganacl}} ([[Sidian]]'s)
* {{p|Medicham}} ([[Chalce]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Medicham]])
* {{p|Pecharunt}} ([[Diana]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Glimmet}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Darumaka}} (Trainer's; [[Galarian form]])
* {{p|Garchomp}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Maractus}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Croconaw}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oshawott}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Minccino}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Nidorino}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pangoro}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rowlet}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Deino}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cutiefly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Flareon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Luxio}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charmeleon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Weavile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Talonflame}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Quilava}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Croconaw}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Arctibax}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dachsbun}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Voltorb}} (Trainers'; ×3)
* {{p|Masquerain}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cyclizar}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Crabrawler}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gengar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dedenne}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Geodude}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Braixen}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Blitzle}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Smoliv}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Grovyle}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Cinccino}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Swablu}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Delcatty}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Oshawott}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Typhlosion}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Ampharos}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Flareon}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Litten}} (Trainer's; fantasy)
* {{p|Arboliva}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Arboliva}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Moltres}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Moltres}}; [[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]; fantasy)
* {{p|Lapras}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Lapras}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Kleavor}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Kleavor}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Gouging Fire}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Pelipper}}
* {{p|Wingull}} (×2)
* {{p|Swellow}}

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Mewtwo}} (Mega Mewtwo Y)
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Chalce]] with her {{p|Medicham}} and {{p|Xatu}}, and the second features [[Hamber]] and his {{p|Dusknoir}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Deino}} since one appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW140|Survival of the Striaton Gym!]]'', 565 episodes earlier.
** This also marks the first appearance of a Deino outside of {{aniseries|BW}}.
* [[Friede]] and {{p|Starmie|Instructor Starmie}} narrate the preview for the [[HZ131|next episode]].

===Errors===
* When counting the Pokémon needed for the 18 {{Tera}} Types, [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]] and [[Ult]] count {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}, {{TP|Lucius|Galarian Moltres}}, {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}, {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}, {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, {{TP|Roy|Rayquaza}}, {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, [[Captain Pikachu]], {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}}, and {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}}; Dot says that makes twelve when it is actually thirteen.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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[[Category:Episodes animated by Tomohiro Koyama]]
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HZ125

2026-01-31T01:30:22Z

Watchermark: /* Major events */

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(Japanese: '''六英雄を取り戻せ！''' ''Get The Six Heroes Back!'') is the 125th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,357th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 30, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Roy's Kilowattrel]] learns {{m|Supercell Slam}} and its {{Tera}} Type is revealed to be {{t|Electric}}.
* [[Lucius's Arboliva]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Normal}}.
* [[Lucius's Moltres]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Dark}}.
* [[Lucius's Lapras]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Ice}}.
* [[Lucius's Kleavor]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Bug}}.
* [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Rock}}.
* [[Ult]] meets [[Chalce]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] for the first time.
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] free the [[Six Heroes]] and let them return to their homes.
* [[Amethio]], [[Onia]] and [[Zirc]] leave to investigate the [[White Zygarde]]'s remaining powers.
* [[Spinel]] frames the Rising Volt Tacklers again, but this time to the worldwide public.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Orla]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Ludlow]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Friede]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Onia]]
* [[Zirc]]
* [[Gibeon]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* [[Lucius]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Rystal]] (vision/flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Floragato}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Hatenna}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal, Terastal, & Stellar Form}})
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gholdengo}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Dragonite]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Onia]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zirc]]'s)
* {{p|Abra}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scizor}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fennekin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rowlet}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jolteon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Staryu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bonsly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Stufful}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sliggoo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charmander}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Flamigo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (formerly [[Lucius]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]]; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Arboliva}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Arboliva}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Moltres}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Moltres}}; [[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Lapras}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Lapras}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kleavor}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Kleavor}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Gouging Fire}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ([[Amethio]]'s; [[White Zygarde]]; {{form|Zygarde|Zygarde Cell, 10%, & 50% Forme}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} (vision/flashback)
* {{p|Vigoroth}} (vision/flashback)
* {{p|Octillery}} (vision/flashback)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (vision/flashback)
* {{p|Nidoking}} (vision/flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Garchomp}}
* For the initial airing of this episode, the Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution segment was replaced by a special trailer for the upcoming episodes of the ''Rising Again'' arc. This trailer was later [https://youtu.be/d5_FWsZ8kQM uploaded] to the official Japanese [[YouTube]] channel.

* [[Ult]], [[Dot]], [[Liko]], and [[Roy]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ126|next episode]].
* As of this episode, Ult has met every high ranking member from the [[Explorers]].
* Instead of the usual ending animation sequence, the ending theme is played as an insert song near the end of the episode, with the credits being shown on-screen during the song.

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yūji Asada]]
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
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[[Category:Episodes in which a Paradox Pokémon appears]]
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[[zh:宝可梦地平线第125集]]

JN147

2026-01-31T01:00:44Z

Watchermark: /* Major events */

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|footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|SP16}}
* {{BMGf|296250|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|296734|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|298047|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!''' (Japanese: '''虹とポケモンマスター！''' ''The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!'') is the 11th and final episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master]]'', the 147th and final episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', the final episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', and the 1,232nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on March 24, 2023, in Canada on July 22, 2023, in South Africa on August 1, 2023, and in the United States on September 8, 2023.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


The time has come for Ash, Misty, and Brock to part ways and head home. In Pallet Town, Ash eagerly tells Delia about his adventures and then helps find a wayward Charmander. During the search, he encounters Gary, who asks Ash if he's closer to becoming a Pokémon Master. Later, in Viridian Forest, a regrouped Team Rocket attacks, but their strategy is unexpectedly thwarted by Ash's Pidgeot! Team Rocket blasts off, and Pidgeot rejoins Ash's team. Then, Ash thinks about Gary's question and realizes that he still hasn't achieved his goal. Vowing to become a Pokémon Master someday, he sets off on a new journey with Pikachu by his side.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are traveling along a road at dusk. At certain crossroads, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} bid farewell to Ash in turns and head back to their respective hometowns. Ash himself soon arrives back in [[Pallet Town]] and returns to [[Player's house|his home]], where his mother {{Delia}} immediately has him and {{AP|Pikachu}} take a bath while she washes his clothes and prepares dinner for them. After the bath, Ash joins his mother and [[Mimey]] at the dinner table and starts telling her stories of his travels with Misty and Brock. Later, while laying down in his bed, Ash wonders out loud how {{an|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} are doing, before falling asleep with Pikachu.

The next morning, Delia wakes Ash up and reminds him of his planned visit to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], as well as of dressing up properly as he almost rushes out in his pajamas. She also offers him a new pair of [[Ash's clothing#Pokémon Journeys: The Series|shoes]] to replace his current worn-out pair, but he holds off on wearing them for now as he runs off. At the lab's entrance, Ash meets up with {{Tracey}}, who's heading out to run an errand for {{an|Professor Oak}}. He tells Ash that the [[first partner Pokémon]] he had come to see just arrived, so Ash rushes inside, where it turns out that {{p|Charmander}} is missing. Ash starts searching for it outside the laboratory with the help of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}, but initially has no luck. Finally, though, Pikachu locates it at the bottom of a small cave. Ash descends down and helps it get back up. While climbing out himself, he receives an unexpected helping hand from {{Gary}}, who reveals that he's actually the one who brought the first partner Pokémon to the lab. While Professor Oak does a check-up on all three first partner Pokémon, Gary prepares to head out again, though not before taking the time to congratulate Ash on his [[JN132|victory]] at the [[Masters Eight Tournament]]. For one last thing, he asks Ash how much closer is he to reaching his dream of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]] now that he's a {{pkmn|Champion|World Champion}}. The question causes Ash to fall deep into thought. Gary, noticing this, simply smiles and waves him goodbye without waiting for an answer. The question keeps distracting Ash even as he walks back home, though he eventually pushes it aside for the time being.

While Ash spends the following days enjoying his mother's food and spending time with his Pokémon at Oak's lab, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} have been reduced to working at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}'s cafeteria, making and serving food to dozens of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. The work is hectic, and even the breaks they have seem short. The three are still harboring animosity towards each other after their [[JN145|previous argument]] and refuse to talk to one another, much to the worry of {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.
[[File:Ash and Pidgeot.png|left|thumb|250px|Ash reuniting with Pidgeot]]
One day, Ash decides to venture out to [[Viridian Forest]]. While he enjoys taking in the environment and Pokémon around him, Meowth is secretly sneaking through the tall grass nearby in the hopes of nabbing Pikachu. Unexpectedly, he bumps into Jessie and James, who had also gotten the same idea of coming here. Tired of working at the cafeteria, the [[Team Rocket trio]] rekindles their friendship and decides to work together once more. They launch their attack, snatching Pikachu in a net and reciting their {{motto}} to celebrate their reunion. At the same time, Ash realizes, much to his horror, that he had left all of his other Pokémon at Oak's lab, meaning he's got nothing to fight with. The Rocket trio mockingly laughs at his misfortune and fends off his desperate charge, but they're suddenly cut off by a gust of wind and a loud [[cry]]. A {{AP|Pidgeot}} swoops down from the sky and cuts the net open with {{m|Wing Attack}}, freeing Pikachu. Ash is elated at the sight of Pidgeot, whom the Rocket trio recognizes as the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of Ash's {{p|Pidgeotto}}. Pikachu delivers the usual blast-off {{m|Thunderbolt}}, though the Team Rocket trio is happy to be together again and vows to never give up on chasing after Pikachu as a team as they disappear into the distance. Ash, meanwhile, properly greets Pidgeot for the first time after a long while. Pidgeot's flock also shows up, having grown up a lot since Ash [[EP081|last saw them]]. He invites Pidgeot to come along with him once more, which it happily agrees to after receiving approval from its flock, properly reuniting Ash with one of his oldest partners.

The next day, Ash sets out to wander around without a clear destination. After observing a group of {{p|Poliwag}} and a {{p|Poliwhirl}} floating on their backs on a river, Ash lays down on the riverbank with Pikachu, pondering about Gary's question. He and Pikachu fall asleep but are awakened when a rainstorm starts pouring down, so they seek shelter under a big tree. As more and more Pokémon show up around them to do the same, Ash starts talking with Pikachu about what he thinks about what Gary had asked him. Becoming a World Champion was never his ultimate goal, and he still considers himself a challenger. Every single meeting and adventure he has every day matters when he's working towards his goal of becoming a Pokémon Master, which he believes to be about befriending every Pokémon in the {{pkmn|world}}. This is also why his [[JN146|meeting]] with Latios and the {{pkmn|category|Eon Pokémon}}'s refusal to truly befriend him had affected him so much. The rain eventually ends and the clouds part, revealing a beautiful rainbow. Ash asks Pikachu to be by his side when he eventually does become a Pokémon Master, and his partner happily accepts this request as he runs off.

The following morning, Delia goes to wake Ash up, only to see that he's already headed out and left behind his old shoes in favor of the new ones. She wishes her son safe travels as he walks down a road, with Team Rocket still in relentless pursuit nearby aboard their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]]. Reaching a crossroads, Pikachu offers Ash a twig, and he tosses it into the air to decide which way his {{pkmn|journey}} will take him and his partner next.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash Epilogue.png|thumb|220px|Ash resuming his journey with Pikachu]]
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} return to [[Pallet Town]], [[Cerulean City]], and [[Pewter City]], respectively.
* Ash reunites with {{Tracey}} and meets {{Gary}} again.
* Tracey's {{p|Venonat}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Tracey|Venomoth}}.
* The [[Team Rocket trio]] reunites and resume their efforts to capture [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]].
* Ash reunites with his {{AP|Pidgeot}}, which rejoins his [[party|team]].
* Ash reaffirms his goal to become a [[Pokémon Master]] and leaves Pallet Town to resume his {{pkmn|journey}}.
{{animeevents|JN}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Tracey's Venomoth]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN147.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{Gary}}
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN147.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeot}}; rejoins)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}})
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}}; ×30)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Quilava}} ({{OP|Ash|Quilava}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Palpitoad}} ({{OP|Ash|Palpitoad}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})
* {{p|Krookodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Krookodile}})
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{OP|Tracey|Venomoth}})
* {{p|Marill}} ({{OP|Tracey|Marill}})
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Tracey|Scyther}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gary|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[first partner Pokémon]])
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[first partner Pokémon]])
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[first partner Pokémon]])
* {{p|Dodrio}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} (×2)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (multiple)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (×4)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Spearow}} (×4)
* {{p|Rattata}} (×6)
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Caterpie}} (×2)
* {{p|Weedle}} (×3)
* {{p|Paras}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Oddish}} (×5)
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}

==Trivia==

* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!|Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!! - Episode Paldea]]: {{p|Sprigatito}}
** The [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1639537602427756550 riddle] and the [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1639899991086100481 answer] were only posted on the official [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR anipoke_PR] Twitter account.
* There was no "After the story" artwork posted for this episode.
* This is the last episode of the {{pkmn|animated series}}:
** To feature {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} as main protagonists.
** To feature the [[Team Rocket trio]] as main antagonists.
** To feature a [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment.
** To primarily feature the [[narrator]].
* Ash reveals his definition for the term "[[Pokémon Master]]" in this episode: someone who's befriended every Pokémon in the world.
* In Japan, this episode aired a week shy of the 26th anniversary of the animated series.
** In the United States, this episode aired on the 25th anniversary of the [[EP001|first episode]].
* To promote the episode, highlights of Ash's {{pkmn|journey}} were displayed at {{wp|Shinjuku Station}}.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZccKUMgLRE8 【公式】アニメ「ポケットモンスター」屋外広告｜新宿ウォール456]</ref>
** The silhouette of Ash and Pikachu running comes from the ending theme [[Type: Wild]] which was also used as the ending theme of this episode.
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from the [[original series]] is reused as background music in this episode. Rather uniquely, outside of the Title Card and Eyecatch themes, as well the instrumental of [[Team Rocket's Team Song]], all background music from this episode originates from the original series.
** The arrangement of the title screen music from {{game|Red and Green|s}} is used at the end of the episode, referencing its use in the very first scene of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.
* This is the last episode where [[James Carter Cathcart]] is the script adapter and a voice actor for the English [[dub]] before his retirement from the {{pkmn|animated series}} following his diagnosis of cancer.
* The instrumentals of [[Team Rocket's Team Song]] and [[OK!]] as well as [[Type: Wild]] are used in this episode.
* This is the only episode of ''[[To Be a Pokémon Master|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master]]'' to not feature {{an|Latias}}, due to her leaving with {{p|Latios}} in the [[JN146|previous episode]].
* The scene in the beginning of the episode where {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} part ways from Ash is similar to the scene from ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', where Misty and Brock go their separate ways from Ash.
* This episode marks the first time a bathroom has been seen in the animated series since ''[[AG055|Poetry Commotion!]]'', 903 episodes earlier.
* The scene depicting the day after Ash returned home resembles [[EP001|the first day of Ash's journey]], including a {{p|Dodrio}} crowing on the roof, Ash sleeping in, and Ash (almost) running to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] while still in his pajamas.
* This episode marks {{Tracey}}'s first speaking appearance since ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', 766 episodes earlier.
** [[Ted Lewis]], Tracey's voice actor during the [[4Kids Entertainment]] dub, reprises his role as Tracey in this episode, making Tracey the first main character to regain his original voice actor following the dubbing of the show switch from 4Kids Entertainment to {{TPCi}}.
* As of this episode, [[Max]] is the only one of Ash's male {{AP|friends}} that he did not reunite with in {{aniseries|JN}}.
* {{AP|Noctowl}} is the only one of Ash's regional bird Pokémon to not appear in this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Tracey's Venomoth]] and {{TP|Tracey|Scyther}} in the main series since ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', 1,007 episodes earlier.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of [[Tracey's Marill]] since ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', 825 episodes earlier.
* This marks the first time one of {{cat|Tracey's Pokémon}} has [[Evolution|evolved]] under his ownership.
** This is also the first time Tracey has had a change in his [[party]] since he caught Scyther in ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', 1,135 episodes earlier. With this, Tracey has taken the longest out of any main character in the animated series to have a confirmed change in his party.
* [[James]] is seen drinking [[Pokémon Center Café|Komala Coffee]] from {{g|Sun and Moon}} during his break.
* [[Jessie]] and James [[Breaking the fourth wall|break the fourth wall]] by shushing the camera while trying to sneak up on Ash and Pikachu.
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of [[Ash's Pidgeot]] since it was {{pkmn2|released}} in ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', 1,151 episodes earlier.
* Team Rocket identifying Pidgeot as the evolved form of Ash's {{p|Pidgeotto}} is a reference to the fact that they were not present to witness its Evolution as it occurred.
* As of this episode, {{AP|Larvitar}} is Ash's only non-[[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum|temporary]] released Pokémon that he has not reunited with.
* Ash examines a {{p|Poliwag}} swimming on its back, which could be a reference to his Japanese namesake, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his favorite Pokémon being Poliwag.
* The scene of Ash and Pikachu running from the rain to find cover is similar to a scene in the original [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] opening.
* The shoes that Ash wears at the end of the episode have the Pokémon League Expo logo on them, which is notably the same logo that is on [[Ash's hat]] from the original series.
* Ash and Pikachu coming across a crossroads with Ash tossing a twig into the air to decide which way to go is a nod to [[JN137|the first episode]] of ''Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master''.
* Similar to the final episode of the first four [[series]], the usual ''To be continued'' is replaced with ''Next Time... A New Beginning!''.
** This also marks the first time since {{aniseries|BW}} in which this ending message was used for the final episode of a series.
** The font used for the text is similar to the text from the original series, with the arrow that follows it.
* This is one of the few episodes where the English dub title is a direct translation of the Japanese title.
** Coincidentally, the [[JN146|episode preceding it]] and [[EP001|the first episode of ''Pokémon the Series'']] also had English titles that were directly translated from the Japanese ones.
* In the English dub, this episode is followed by ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* The text saying "Next Time... A New Beginning!" at the end of the episode is removed.
* [[Type: Wild]] is replaced by a piano arrangement of the first English opening theme.

==In other languages==
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(Japanese: '''六英雄を取り戻せ！''' ''Get The Six Heroes Back!'') is the 125th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,357th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 30, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Roy's Kilowattrel]] learns {{m|Supercell Slam}} and its {{Tera}} Type is revealed to be {{t|Electric}}.
* [[Lucius's Arboliva]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Normal}}.
* [[Lucius's Moltres]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Dark}}.
* [[Lucius's Lapras]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Ice}}.
* [[Lucius's Kleavor]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Bug}}.
* [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Rock}}.
* [[Ult]] meets [[Chalce]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] for the first time.
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] free the [[Six Heroes]] and let them return to their homes.
* [[Spinel]] frames the Rising Volt Tacklers again, but this time to the worldwide public.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Orla]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Ludlow]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Friede]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Onia]]
* [[Zirc]]
* [[Gibeon]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* [[Lucius]] (vision/flashback)
* [[Rystal]] (vision/flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Floragato}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Hatenna}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal, Terastal, & Stellar Form}})
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{TP|Friede|Charizard}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gholdengo}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Dragonite]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}}; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Onia]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zirc]]'s)
* {{p|Abra}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scizor}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fennekin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rowlet}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jolteon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Staryu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bonsly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Stufful}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sliggoo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charmander}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Flamigo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (formerly [[Lucius]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]]; vision/flashback)
* {{p|Arboliva}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Arboliva}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Moltres}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Moltres}}; [[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Lapras}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Lapras}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kleavor}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Kleavor}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Gouging Fire}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Zygarde}} (formerly [[Gibeon]]'s; [[White Zygarde]]; {{form|Zygarde|Zygarde Cell, 10%, & 50% Forme}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} (vision/flashback)
* {{p|Vigoroth}} (vision/flashback)
* {{p|Octillery}} (vision/flashback)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (vision/flashback)
* {{p|Nidoking}} (vision/flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Garchomp}}
* For the initial airing of this episode, the Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution segment was replaced by a special trailer for the upcoming episodes of the ''Rising Again'' arc. This trailer was later [https://youtu.be/d5_FWsZ8kQM uploaded] to the official Japanese [[YouTube]] channel.

* [[Ult]], [[Dot]], [[Liko]], and [[Roy]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ126|next episode]].
* As of this episode, Ult has meet every high ranking member from the [[Explorers]].
* Instead of the usual ending animation sequence, the ending theme is played as an insert song near the end of the episode, with the credits being shown on-screen during the song.

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2026-01-24T23:41:55Z

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(Japanese: '''突入！エクスプローラーズ本部''' ''Break In! Explorers' Headquarters'') is the 124th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,356th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 23, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]] meet [[Amethio]] again.
* Amethio and the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] set out on a mission to rescue the [[Six Heroes]].
* Liko's {{p|Charcadet}} evolves into {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} and learns {{m|Armor Cannon}}.
* Ult meets [[Chalce]] for the first time.
* [[Spinel]] creates a trap and leaves each member of the group stranded with an Explorers Admin and one of the Six Heroes.
** Liko is trapped with [[Sidian]] and {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}.
** Roy is trapped with [[Coral]] and {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}.
** Dot is trapped with [[Chalce]] and {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}.
** Amethio is trapped with [[Indi]] and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}.
** Ult is trapped with [[Rubina]] and {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Onia]]
* [[Zirc]]
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* [[Explorers]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})
* {{p|Charcadet}} ({{OP|Liko|Charcadet}}; evolves)
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}})
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Amethio]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Onia]]'s)
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Onia]]'s)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ([[Zirc]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zirc]]'s)
* {{p|Salamence}} ([[Indi]]'s)
* {{p|Salamence}} ([[Rubina]]'s)
* {{p|Watchog}} ([[Explorers]]'; ×2)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Shelgon}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Marowak}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Druddigon}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Skuntank}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Granbull}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Arboliva}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Arboliva}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Moltres}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Moltres}}; [[Galarian form|Galarian Form]])
* {{p|Lapras}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Lapras}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Kleavor}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Kleavor}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Gouging Fire}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}})

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Sharpedo}}
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Amethio]] with his {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}, {{p|Corviknight}}, and [[White Zygarde]], and the second features [[Liko]] with her {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, [[Pagogo]], and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}.
* This episode marks the first time that a:
** Main character other than {{Ash}} has evolved a {{type|Fire}} that isn't a [[first partner Pokémon]].
*** This is also the first time a Fire-type that isn't a first partner Pokémon has evolved since Ash's {{p|Fletchinder}} evolved into {{TP|Ash|Talonflame}} in ''[[XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!]]'', 471 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon owned by a female main character has used an [[Evolution item]] to evolve since {{an|Misty}}'s {{p|Poliwhirl}}, who evolved into {{TP|Misty|Politoed}} by using a [[King's Rock]] in ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]'', 1,109 episodes earlier.
* As of this episode:
** All the Pokémon Liko currently owns that are capable of evolving have reached their final forms.
** [[Dot]] is the only younger member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] that has a Pokémon who is still capable of evolving.
** [[Ult]] has met every high ranking member from the [[Explorers]].
* [[Roy]], [[Ult]], [[Dot]], Amethio, and Liko narrate the preview for the [[HZ125|next episode]].

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Goh's Grookey

2026-01-05T22:27:52Z

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|pokemonname=Grookey
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'''Goh's Grookey''' (Japanese: '''ゴウのサルノリ''' ''Go's Sarunori'') is the thirty-third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Goh]] obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and his seventy-ninth overall. It previously belonged to [[Team Rocket]], and was one of the Pokémon in the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. It is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In animation==
===History===
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
=====With Team Rocket=====
While [[Team Rocket]]'s {{OBP|Pelipper|Team Rocket|Pelipper}} was flying around [[Vermilion City]] [[JN059|one night]], it dropped the [[Rocket Prize Master]] in front of a [[Poké Mart]], releasing Grookey from its {{i|Poké Ball}} in the process. The released Grookey wandered away as Pelipper scooped up its Ball and put it back in the machine. Eventually, Grookey wandered into Goh and {{Ash}}'s dorm room at the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where it latched onto Goh's arm and fell asleep. Goh was surprised to find Grookey on his arm the next morning. After recovering from his surprise, he tried to catch it, only to be reprimanded by his [[Rotom Phone]], who told him that Grookey already belonged to someone else. After breakfast, Goh and Ash borrowed [[Professor Cerise's Yamper]] to track down Grookey's origin. Yamper's nose eventually brought them to the Poké Mart, where they discovered through the store's security footage that it belonged to Team Rocket.
[[File:Team Rocket Grookey release.png|thumb|left|250px|Grookey releasing itself from [[Team Rocket]]]]
Outside the Poké Mart, Goh and the others were ambushed by {{TRT}}, who captured {{AP|Pikachu}} and Grookey in one of their nets. After [[Ash's Farfetch'd]] freed the two and retaliated against them, Team Rocket called on the Rocket Prize Master, which only yielded one Poké Ball. [[Jessie]] tried to send out the Pokémon, but nothing came out. Confused, Jessie read the pamphlet that came with the Ball, which revealed that the Pokémon that was supposed to come out was Grookey. In disbelief, Jessie commanded Grookey to return to its Ball, causing it to be [[recall]]ed against its will. Now even more confused, Team Rocket used a smoke bomb to retreat to their hideout. As the smoke cleared, Goh noticed Grookey had accidentally left its stick behind while being recalled.

That night, uncomfortable without its stick, Grookey sneaked out of Team Rocket's hideout. The next day, Goh and the others found Grookey in a park in the city, and Goh returned Grookey's stick. Team Rocket, however, interrupted the reunion, demanding Grookey return to them. When Grookey refused, Team Rocket tried to force it back into its Ball, but Pikachu knocked it out of Jessie's hands. Grookey took the opportunity to break its own Poké Ball and asked Goh to catch it instead. Jessie and Goh attempted to capture the now-released Grookey, but Grookey batted away the Team Rocket-branded Ball, allowing Goh's Poké Ball to catch it.
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=====With Goh=====
[[File:Goh Grookey revitalizing waves.png|thumb|250px|Grookey creating revitalizing waves by beating its stick]]
In ''[[JN060|Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!]]'', Grookey was seen watching Ash's Farfetch'd and [[Goh's Scizor]] train. Later, while walking with Goh, Ash, and Pikachu to the [[Pokémon Center]], it and Pikachu detected a [[wild Pokémon]] in some nearby bushes, which was revealed to be a tired {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bellsprout}}. Using its restorative powers, Grookey restored Bellsprout's stamina and befriended it. Grookey reached into Goh's pocket and pulled out a Poké Ball, asking him to catch its new friend, to which Goh obliged. Grookey was later seen watching Ash battle [[Rinto]].

In ''[[JN069|Errand Endurance!]]'', Goh and [[Chloe]] got into an argument about whether Grookey or {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} was better. Ash suggested they should solve the argument by having Grookey and Eevee deliver supplements to the Cerise Laboratory. Along the way, Grookey got the two into trouble due to its mischievous nature, including dropping some of its supplements and winding up in Pelipper's bill. Eventually, however, Grookey made its way back to the laboratory, completing the errand.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Grookey was reverted into an {{pkmn|Egg}} as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the {{pkmn|category|Temporal and Spatial Pokémon}} repaired the distortions their fighting had caused and restored all the devolved Pokémon back to normal.

In ''[[JN101|A One-Stick Wonder!]]'', Grookey met a {{p|Thwackey}} that had only one stick, instead of two. When Thwackey couldn't drum properly, Grookey offered to give its stick to Thwackey, but it refused to take it. Using some special training, Thwackey learned to drum twice the speed of the other Thwackey, making up for its lack of a second stick. Seeing Grookey happy with Thwackey, Goh offered it a chance to stay with Thwackey, but Grookey chose to stay with him instead and started grooming his hair.

In ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', Grookey helped in the battle against Team Rocket, a {{p|Perrserker}}, and two {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Meowth}} that had captured Cinderace's [[Thievul trio|Nickit]] friends. It distracted their {{p|Cramorant}} and prevented it from using {{p|Arrokuda}} as a {{a|Gulp Missile|projectile}}. The repeated attacks eventually caused Cramorant to momentarily swallow Arrokuda, which resulted in both Pokémon getting knocked out.

In [[JN133|''The Mew From Here!'']], Grookey accompanied Goh when he went with [[Project Mew]] to [[Faraway Island]]. As it was outside of its Poké Ball, it was one of the few Pokémon available to the Chasers when they lost power. In [[JN134|the next episode]], Grookey learned [[Wood Hammer (move)|Wood Hammer]] in order to fight off [[Mew (anime)|Mew]] which was disguised as a [[Kyogre (Pokémon)|Kyogre]].

In ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]'', Grookey used its {{m|Wood Hammer}} to launch a joint attack at {{p|Lugia}} during a {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}. The attack was not enough to defeat the Diving Pokémon, and the battle was called off shortly after. It later attended a surprise party hosted by the Lab members commemorating Goh and Ash's departure. Afterward, Grookey posed for a group photo with Goh, Ash, and the others. It then set out with Goh for his journey alongside Cinderace and Inteleon.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Goh and Grookey.png|thumb|left|250px|Grookey and Goh]]
Grookey is an active Pokémon prone to roughhousing, and, as observed by Goh, can be stubborn and mischievous. It likes to play with both [[human]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by climbing on their heads and happily beating them on the head with its stick. This extroverted behavior initially rubbed [[Chloe's Eevee]] the wrong way, and Grookey was seen apologizing to her after it officially became one of Goh's Pokémon. Grookey is also shown to shut down when hungry and may cause trouble regarding food. In its [[JN059|debut episode]], when [[Ash's Pikachu]] refused to share some of his food with it, Grookey flipped over {{p|Pikachu}}'s bowl and began causing chaos in the kitchen.

Despite its troublemaking tendencies, Grookey was shown not to be comfortable with the idea of being one of [[Team Rocket]]'s Pokémon, looking sad when Goh and {{Ash}} found out where it came from. In contrast, it took to Goh almost immediately, greeting its new friend happily after waking up attached to his arm. Goh's kindness towards Grookey solidified their bond, driving it to leave Team Rocket permanently. Grookey is also seen to be good with plants and other {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, thanks to its restorative abilities.

Grookey has a great relationship with its Trainer. Grookey mostly travels on Goh’s shoulder, much like {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} used to before. In ''[[JN134|In the Palms of our Hands!]]'', Grookey even learned a new move to save Goh. Grookey also has a great relationship with Pikachu, as they are often seen playing together.
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===Appearance===
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! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | As an Egg (on the left)
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Goh Grookey Egg.png|250px]]
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|grass|Branch Poke|JN098|Out of Their Elements!}}
{{anmov|grass|Wood Hammer|JN134|In the Palms of our Hands!}}
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====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:Ash Goh Pokémon combo attack.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}, {{m|Pyro Ball}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, and {{m|Wood Hammer}}
| {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Lucario}}, {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}, and {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Thunderbolt, Aura Sphere, Pyro Ball, Mud Shot, and Wood Hammer. Cinderace kicks a Pyro Ball, which merges with Lucario's Aura Sphere before Grookey swings its Wood Hammer to send the [[Aura]]-clad fireball flying. Inteleon and Pikachu add to the attack with Mud Shot and Thunderbolt, respectively, creating a high-speed flying fireball surrounded by blue energy, mud, and electricity. This was used in a {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} against a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Lugia}}.
|}

===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}" | [[File:JN073 AS.png|175px]]
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| Fifth poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Artwork for ''Merry Christmas 2021''<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1474545468197982212</ref>
| Artwork from "After the story"<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1370977995024781321</ref>
| Artwork from "After the story"
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_pr/status/1416638865981382657</ref>
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| Artwork from "After the story"
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| Artwork from "After the story"
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| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1431859157557133316</ref>
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1596745636510334978</ref>
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1599282350348963841</ref>
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==In the manga==
[[File:Goh Grookey JNM.png|thumb|100px|Grookey in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Goh]] caught Grookey in ''[[JNM17|When a House Is Not a Home!]]''.
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==In the games==
====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Grookey appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Goh's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Grookey|img=810Grookey|move=Branch Poke|movetype=Grass}}
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==Trivia==
* Grookey is the only Pokémon owned by an {{pkmn|animated series}} protagonist to have previously belonged to a [[villainous team]].
** Grookey is also the only Pokémon to destroy its own [[Poké Ball]] deliberately.
* Grookey is the only one of Goh's [[Galar first partner Pokémon]] to:
** Have joined Goh in its debut episode.
** Have been caught outside of Galar.
** Not be fully [[Evolution|evolved]], and also the only one that has not evolved at least once.
*** Grookey is also Goh's only first partner Pokémon that is unevolved.
** Not have been used in an official {{pkmn|battle}}.
* Grookey is the first concurrent first partner Pokémon to be caught by a main character outside its native region.
** Grookey is also the first {{type|Grass}} first partner Pokémon owned by main character to have been caught outside its native region since [[May's Bulbasaur]], who was caught in [[Hoenn]] in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', 797 episodes earlier.
* Out of all first partner Pokémon belonging to a main character in the animated series, Grookey went the longest without using a [[move]], at [[JN098|39 episodes]].
* Grookey is the only Pokémon in {{aniseries|PTS}} to have used the move {{m|Branch Poke}}.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Grookey}}
* [[Rocket Prize Master]]

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JN134

2026-01-04T16:33:37Z

Watchermark: /* Plot */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=The Mew from Here! |
nextcode=JN135 |
nexttitle=Heroes Unite! |
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colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=In the Palms of our Hands! |
title_ja=つかみとる未来！ |
title_ja_trans=Seize the Future! |
broadcast_jp=December 2, 2022 |
broadcast_us=June 23, 2023 |
en_op=[[With You]] |
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* {{BMGf|295067|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|295367|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|297037|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''In the Palms of our Hands!''' (Japanese: '''つかみとる未来！''' ''Seize the Future!'') is the 134th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,219th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 2, 2022, in Canada on April 22, 2023, in South Africa on May 2, 2023, in Australia on May 10, 2023, and in the United States on June 23, 2023.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


Project Mew is embarking on its most important mission—finally encountering Mew! After the rampaging Groudon and Kyogre are revealed to actually be Mew, the Mythical Pokémon shows Goh and the other Chasers a vision of the beginning of the universe. It then starts to battle them with overwhelmingly powerful attacks, but Goh thinks it’s only playing around. He tells Mew that it’s been the inspiration for so much of his life and adventures and that he’s grateful. Vowing to see it again someday, he’s shocked when Mew suddenly appears in the palm of his hand—literally! Mew then departs, and the Chasers return to a grateful Professor Amaranth.

==Plot==
The Chasers of [[Project Mew]], having gotten split up into two groups during their exploration of [[Faraway Island]] due to unforeseen circumstances, are now facing a {{p|Groudon}} and a {{p|Kyogre}}, respectively. Groudon quickly overpowers [[Quillon]]'s {{p|Weavile}}, but is saved from being struck by its {{m|Precipice Blades}} by {{Gary}} distracting it. Unexpedtedly, Groudon promptly turns around and leaves. Quillon feels something is off with Groudon and urges Gary to follow it with him. With the other group, [[Danika]] and her {{p|Azumarill}} are no match for Kyogre. [[Goh]] and [[Horace]] attempt to distract Kyogre with flares, only to be sent flying by its {{m|Origin Pulse}}. When Kyogre prepares to attack again, {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, unable to just stand back and watch any longer, jumps in and hits Kyogre with its newly-learned {{m|Wood Hammer}}. While it fails to deal significant [[damage]], Kyogre still turns around and swims away. The Chasers pursue it, with Goh thanking Grookey for helping them along the way.

The Chasers follow the [[Legendary Pokémon]] into a large open area at the center of Table Mountain, where they spot each other and the two Pokémon heading towards each other. Groudon and Kyogre clash, and as soon as they do, they suddenly start glowing and mold together into one being, which is revealed to have been a {{m|Transform|disguised}} {{an|Mew}} all along. Mew {{m|teleport}}s onto a glowing, floating rock at the center of the area, which releases pulses of light onto other rocks in the area, causing them to glow as well, much to the enjoyment of the local [[wild Pokémon]]. When the Chasers approach the floating rock, its glow brightens to a blinding level. Goh suddenly finds himself floating in space, where he witnesses a {{wp|supernova}}, the birth of a galaxy, the {{wp|Formation and evolution of the Solar System|formation of the solar system}}, and even the birth of the [[Pokémon world]]. {{p|Rayquaza}} flies by, causing Goh to fall into a prehistoric sea, where he witnesses the life of ancient Pokémon, before being pulled out of the water and flying towards Faraway Island alongside Mew, who unexpectedly disappears and lets him fall.

Goh snaps out of his vision just as suddenly as it had begun, and it turns out all the Chasers had actually experienced the exact same vision as well. Danika theorizes that the floating rock is actually a crystallization of the memories of the universe, but as soon as she touches it, it stops glowing and falls to the ground. The other rocks also stop glowing as a result, leading to the wild Pokémon to start bickering with each other. [[Professor Amaranth]] suddenly contacts them, revealing that their electronic devices, including communication equipment and [[Poké Ball]]s, are working normally again. Amaranth informs the Chasers that the {{t|Psychic}} energy sensor is reacting, and they look up to see Mew floating above them, observing as the bickering between the wild Pokémon escalates into an outright fight. Mew unleashes a {{m|Thunderbolt}} at all the Pokémon, with Quillon and Danika sending out their respective {{p|Urshifu}} to defend the group from stray bolts of electricity. Mew starts using {{m|Air Slash}} on the {{pkmn|category|Wushu Pokémon}}, who are quickly overwhelmed and defeated by the [[Mythical Pokémon]]'s power. The Chasers send out a new set of Pokémon to try to stop Mew, though Goh does so very reluctantly, as he feels Mew is only playing around. A massive {{m|Shadow Ball}} from Mew easily overpowers the Chasers' Pokémon's counterattacks and Horace's {{p|Gardevoir}}'s {{m|Light Screen}}, resulting in lots of damage on them and even the surrounding Pokémon. Goh's pleas for Mew to stop are ignored, and it proceeds to easily defeat the Chasers' Pokémon with another devastingly powerful attack.

In order to prevent Mew from hurting the other Pokémon more, the Chasers, aside from Goh, send out a new wave of Pokémon. While this wave is getting defeated as easily as the previous one, Goh desperately tries to think of a way to make Mew stop. Goh suddenly remembers {{Ash}} and gains determination from the memory of his courage. Stepping in front of the others, Goh tells Mew how much of an inspiration it has been to him, even if it doesn't remember their [[JN001|first encounter]]. Even while Mew charges up and fires a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, Goh stands his ground, thanking Mew for being an inspiration to him. This expression of gratitude catches Mew off-guard, and it dissipates the Hyper Beam before it can hit. Mew proceeds to heal all the injured Pokémon, make the rocks glow again, and teleport the Chasers and their Pokémon to the foot of Table Mountain. Despite the sudden ending, Goh is left satisfied by this encounter. When he raises his hand to do his usual "The future's in the palm of my hand" catchphrase, Mew suddenly appears on his palm, much to the shock of everyone present, before it teleports away again, leaving Goh even more enthusiastic and satisfied.

Rain starts to pour down, marking the start of the wet season and the end of the expedition. After sharing their thoughts regarding what they experienced with Professor Amaranth, the team returns to [[Slateport City]]. Amaranth declares that the Chasers are disbanded for now, though they are free to reassume that position for the next expedition, with Danika and Quillon already having decided to stay. Goh, Gary, and Horace agree to consider the offer and return to the docks. After sharing encouragements with his friends, Goh parts ways with them and boards a ship back to [[Kanto]]. On the way home, he makes a [[JN132|phone call]] to Ash and asks him how his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Leon}} went.

==Major events==

* [[Goh's Grookey]] learns {{m|Wood Hammer}}.
* [[Quillon]] is revealed to own a {{p|Honchkrow}}.
* [[Danika]] is revealed to own a {{p|Jellicent}}.
* [[Project Mew]]'s search for {{an|Mew}} on [[Faraway Island]] concludes with [[Goh]] managing to befriend it.
* Project Mew is disbanded, although [[Professor Amaranth]] offers Goh, {{Gary}}, and [[Horace]] the chance to return as Chasers during his next expedition.
* Goh, Gary, and Horace go their separate ways.
* Goh heads back to [[Vermilion City]].
{{animeevents|JN}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}} (voice/flashback)
* [[Goh]]
* [[Chloe]] (flashback)
* {{Gary}}
* [[Horace]]
* [[Danika]]
* [[Quillon]]
* [[Professor Amaranth]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}; flashback)
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Gary|Blastoise}})
* {{p|Electivire}} ({{OP|Gary|Electivire}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{Gary}}'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Quillon]]'s)
* {{p|Urshifu}} ([[Quillon]]'s; {{form|Urshifu|Single Strike Style}})
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ([[Quillon]]'s)
* {{p|Azumarill}} ([[Danika]]'s)
* {{p|Urshifu}} ([[Danika]]'s; {{form|Urshifu|Rapid Strike Style}})
* {{p|Jellicent}} ([[Danika]]'s; male)
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ([[Horace]]'s)
* {{p|Virizion}} ([[Horace]]'s)
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ([[Professor Amaranth]]'s)
* {{p|Mew}} ({{an|Mew|anime}})
* {{p|Tyrunt}}
* {{p|Anorith}}
* {{p|Rampardos}}
* {{p|Zubat}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Roggenrola}}
* {{p|Armaldo}}
* {{p|Tyrantrum}}
* {{p|Bastiodon}}
* {{p|Carbink}}
* {{p|Cradily}}
* {{p|Lileep}}
* {{p|Shieldon}}
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (vision)
* {{p|Omastar}} (vision)
* {{p|Omanyte}} (×5; vision)
* {{p|Relicanth}} (vision)
* {{p|Lileep}} (×2; vision)
* {{p|Cradily}} (vision)
* {{p|Tirtouga}} (vision)

==Trivia==
[[File:JN134 AS.png|thumb|220px|The "After the story" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Mew}}
** The [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1598950163103350784 riddle] and the [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1599312549526528000 answer] were only posted on the official [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR anipoke_PR] Twitter account.
* [[Goh]] reads out the [[title card]] for this episode.
* [[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth]]: {{p|Fuecoco}}
* This episode, along with [[JN133|the previous episode]], takes place during the same time as the events of ''[[JN129|A Flood of Torrential Gains!]]'' to ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]''.
* This episode marks the first appearance of several Pokémon [[Pokémon (species)|species]] in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Rampardos}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', 646 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Bastiodon}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', 645 episodes earlier.
*** This episode also marks the first main series appearance of a Bastiodon other than [[Byron]]'s.
** {{p|Jellicent}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]'', 456 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Honchkrow}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY112|Master Class Is in Session!]]'', 308 episodes earlier.
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment is replaced with [[eyecatch]]es of {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} for this episode.
** This is the final episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' to feature the eyecatches.

* This episode marks the final appearance of [[Professor Amaranth]].
** This episode also marks the final appearance of [[Danika]] and [[Quillon]] in the English [[dub]], since their [[JN136|last appearance]] was [[JN136#Dub edits|removed]] from the dubbed version.
* The English dub title is a reference to Goh's catchphrase "The future is in the palm of my hands".
* Goh, [[Chloe]], Ash, and Pikachu narrate the preview for the [[JN135|next episode]].

===Errors===
[[File:JN134 error.png|thumb|220px|Armaldo's miscolored claws]]
* In one scene of the wild Pokémon bickering with each other, an {{p|Armaldo}}'s claws are colored blue like its arms instead of black.
* During the scene where [[Professor Amaranth]] bids farewell to Goh, {{Gary}}, and [[Horace]], his fingertips are colored black.
* The English dub's subtitles mistakenly spell {{p|Azumarill}}'s name as "azumaril".

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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DP188

2026-01-03T17:29:11Z

Watchermark: /* Plot */

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prevtitle=A Real Rival Rouser! |
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nexttitle=The Semi-Final Frontier! |
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title_en=Battling a Thaw in Relations! |
title_ja=決着ライバルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！|
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en_op=[[We Will Carry On!]] |
ja_op=[[The Greatest - Everyday!|「サイコー・エブリディ！」（ＢＡＮＤ　ＶＥＲＳＩＯＮ）]] |
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* {{BMGf|75803|Review thread on BMGf}}
* [https://youtu.be/-NhCPkZA5tg 決着ライバルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！] on the official Japanese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel.
* ''[https://youtu.be/1rO0SqrT5p0 Battling a Thaw in Relations!]'' on the official Pokémon Asia (English) [[YouTube]] channel.
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'''Battling a Thaw in Relations!''' (Japanese: '''決着ライバルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！''' ''Conclusion of Rival Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!'') is the 188th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 654th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 19, 2010, and in the United States on January 15, 2011.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Ash and Paul’s epic battle continues, Ash finds himself with three Pokémon remaining, while Paul has only two. Ash certainly seems to have the advantage as his Gliscor takes out Paul’s Drapion—but then Paul’s Electivire makes short work of both Gliscor and Pikachu, leaving each Trainer with only a single Pokémon!

As the final face-off begins, Ash’s Infernape has taken quite a bit of damage from Toxic Spikes, while Electivire is relatively unscathed. But something new seems to have entered Ash and Paul’s rivalry: a mutual respect for each other’s skills. This new respect shows in the intensity of the action, which builds to the moment when it appears that Ash’s Infernape is about to go down.

Assuming Infernape is unable to battle, the Judge starts to call the match—until some taunting from both Paul and Electivire raise Infernape to levels of power and fighting spirit unlike anything we’ve seen! And, after Electivire throws one last Thunder Punch and Infernape counters with a powered-up Flare Blitz, both Pokémon remain standing briefly...until Electivire finally collapses, unable to battle. Ash and Infernape are declared the winners!

Afterward, Ash runs to find Paul as he’s leaving, and their respect for each other is obvious. Paul remarks on how powerful Ash’s Infernape has grown, and Ash surprises Paul by cheerfully inviting him to battle again soon. It’s a touching moment, capping a bout that will not be soon forgotten by anyone who witnessed it!

==Plot==
The [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] rages on as {{AP|Gliscor}} dives towards {{p|Drapion}} with an {{m|X-Scissor}} attack at the ready. However, it is subsequently blocked by Drapion's {{m|Pin Missile}}s at the last moment and sent flying back and landing on the ground. When Paul instructs Drapion to use {{m|Cross Poison}}, Ash orders a {{m|Fire Fang}}. Gliscor dodges Drapion's attack and scores a direct hit, not only causing Drapion major [[damage]], but also {{status|burn}}ing it. Paul is angry at once again being outmaneuvered, while Ash grits his teeth with confidence. From all the cumulative damage it's taken up to this point, Drapion finally [[Fainting|faints]], leaving Paul with only one Pokémon left. {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Barry}} cheer Ash on, but {{an|Brock}} is more cautious and reminds them that Ash’s three remaining Pokémon have all taken significant damage, as opposed to Paul's final Pokémon who has yet to enter the battle.

Paul sends out his final Pokémon, {{TP|Paul|Electivire}}, the only Pokémon on Paul's current [[Party|team]] that Ash has battled before. Ash knows that Gliscor is [[Type#Type effectiveness|immune]] to Electivire's {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s, but is still concerned about leaving it in. However, Gliscor lets Ash know it can still battle, so he decides to leave it in. Paul has Electivire start by using {{m|Thunder}} and directing it into the ground; the electric charge breaks up the battlefield, causing the debris to fly high in the sky and fall onto Gliscor. Dawn, Barry, and Brock realize that Paul must have thought of this strategy after Ash had {{AP|Infernape}} use {{m|Flare Blitz}} underground [[DP187|earlier in the battle]]. Despite the damage this caused, Gliscor is still standing and replies with {{m|Giga Impact}}, though Electivire blocks the attack with its hands, before following suit with Drapion and entangling Gliscor with its tails. Ash, concerned at his Pokémon getting caught once again, commands Gliscor to escape, but Electivire's grip is just too tight for Gliscor to free itself from. Paul then tells Electivire to use {{m|Brick Break}}, and it lands on Gliscor's head, taking it out of the battle.

Ash recalls Gliscor and sends in Pikachu next. Barry thinks that Ash is planning to use Pikachu's speed to gain the advantage, but Brock says that this strategy can only work if Electivire's {{a|Motor Drive}} [[Ability]] isn't activated by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt|Electric}} {{m|Volt Tackle|attacks}}, since a power-type Pokémon like Electivire with boosted {{stat|speed}} would be a real threat to any opponent. Barry then says that Ash should be just fine as long as he avoids using any Electric-type moves. Paul rests on his laurels and has Electivire direct Thunder into the ground again, and the debris is sent flying towards Pikachu. However, Pikachu is ready for this and uses {{m|Quick Attack}} to dodge the projectiles, even using some of them for momentum, much to Paul's shock, and lands a direct hit on Electivire's head. However, Electivire recovers and grabs Pikachu with its tails. This leads [[Reggie]], watching the battle from [[Veilstone City]], to question why Ash keeps falling for the same trap over and over again, wondering if he might have some sort of plan.

Pikachu tries to escape using {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Electivire smashes him into the ground before he can do so. Pikachu manages to escape and is commanded by Ash to counter Electivire's Brick Break with Quick Attack, causing a massive impact. Ash, wanting to go for broke, calls for {{m|Volt Tackle}}, causing Reggie and Barry to question why Ash is using an attack he knows won't work. Paul allows the attack to hit, and it triggers Electivire’s Motor Drive Ability, increasing its speed significantly. Paul tells Electivire to use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, and Electivire moves so fast that it can barely be seen and prepares to strike. However, Ash anticipated this in an effort to draw Electivire in, and has Pikachu collide with Iron Tail at the last moment. But Ash realizes that this was a huge mistake, since Electivire is powerful enough to hold Pikachu back with ease. Paul then proves that he is still somewhat able to predict Ash's strategies, as he remembers his and Ash's [[DP003|very first battle]] when Pikachu was battling {{p|Elekid}} and knows that Ash had hoped to finish the battle the exact same way; by trapping it in close range, thus allowing him to finish it off with Iron Tail. But things are different this time, since Pikachu is stuck, and will be overpowered by Thunder Punch if he lets up even a little. Meanwhile, Electivire, with one of its arms free, has another move it can use: Brick Break. Ash tells Pikachu to try and get away, but it's no use; Brick Break lands directly on Pikachu's head, sending him flying and landing hard on the ground. Pikachu tries to get up but ends up succumbing to all of the damage he's taken and faints.

Ash commends Paul on being able to come back from trailing three-to-five but declares that he is the one who is going to win this battle and sends out Infernape. Infernape and Electivire have a long-standing rivalry, even from their days as {{p|Chimchar}} and {{p|Elekid}}, both under Paul's ownership, and the time has finally come for them to face off and prove not only which of them is the better Pokémon, but also which of their Trainers is better. However, while Electivire has only sustained ''some'' damage, Infernape has sustained significant damage from multiple battles, on top of still being {{status|poison}}ed from Drapion's {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, which means Paul has the upper hand.

Electivire starts things off with a Thunder Punch, and Infernape counters with {{m|Mach Punch}}, which collide and neutralize each other. Infernape tries a {{m|Flamethrower}}, which is blocked by Electivire's {{m|Protect}}. Electivire uses {{m|Thunder}} to create a [[Counter Shield]] around the battlefield, but Infernape uses {{m|Dig}} to go underground and avoid the attack, before resurfacing below Electivire and hitting it dead-on, resulting in supereffective damage. Infernape then takes damage from poison, before Electivire gets back on its feet. After another blocked Flamethrower, Infernape and Electivire exchange a flurry of Mach and Thunder Punches, respectively. They each land an attack before yet another Flamethrower by Infernape is blocked by Electivire's Protect.

During this heated action, Dawn says that this battle is unlike any other one she had seen between Ash and Paul in the past. Brock tells her that this is due to the fact that the two of them, despite having the exact same goal, had taken completely different paths to get there, and have finally reached a point of being on equal terms; as time had passed all throughout their [[rival]]ry, they had both, in their own ways and through their own experiences, grown and matured, and slowly but surely gained respect for one another in the process. In other words, their separate paths have finally merged together. Ash then instructs Infernape to use another Mach Punch, but Electivire dodges and ensnares Infernape's arm with one of its tails, causing Reggie to criticize Ash for falling in that trap once again. Electivire then unleashes a Thunder, causing Infernape so much damage that he collapses to the ground, seemingly unable to battle.

The [[battle judge|referee]] begins to declare Infernape out of the match, though Electivire interrupts him, knowing that Infernape still has the ability to fight and wanting to finish the battle properly. Electivire is proven right as Infernape starts to get up, but Paul scorns him for going down this easily, like always, and turns his head in skepticism. However, Infernape suddenly regains his senses, and Ash tells a surprised Paul that this battle isn't over yet. Infernape stands up and returns with a vengeance, activating his {{a|Blaze}} Ability. This makes Reggie realize that Ash had let Paul trap his Pokémon on purpose, to give him a false sense of security and provoke him to attack Infernape to the point of activating Blaze.

Ash orders a Flamethrower, and Infernape fires a super-powerful blast at Electivire. Electivire tries to hold it back with Thunder, but it can't stand up to the sheer power. Ash then has Infernape use Mach Punch, which hits and sends Electivire flying back. Knowing their Pokémon are now at their limits, they get ready to finish it; Paul shouts for a Thunder Punch, while Ash orders a {{m|Flare Blitz}}. The two Pokémon, battling like they've never battled before, land their attacks on each other, creating a maelstrom of fire and electricity streaming into the sky, illuminating the stadium. Infernape pushes himself further and ends the feud, feeling the [[recoil]] from Flare Blitz. After a delayed reaction, Electivire feels the explosive force of Infernape's Flare Blitz, throwing up a thick blanket of smoke. The smoke clears and reveals Electivire still standing, and the two Pokémon and their Trainers stare each other down. The two Pokémon remain perfectly still, until Electivire finally falls and is declared unable to battle, awarding Ash the victor of this truly intense battle.

Dawn, Piplup and Barry scream out in elation for Ash's victorious win over Paul while Brock is overwhelmingly pleased. {{TRT}} is thrilled Ash won, leaving [[Jessie]] happy and [[James]] in tears. Then, they remembered they accidentally ate all the food they were supposed to be selling while watching the battle and agree to work extra hard [[DP189|the next day]] to make up for it. Ash hugs Infernape for finally fulfilling his destiny and proving to his former Trainer just how much he underestimated him, before Paul thanks Electivire for its hard work and recalls it to its Poké Ball.

Paul walks up to Ash and Infernape and is about to say something, but gets interrupted when Infernape almost falls over from sheer exhaustion. Ash catches Infernape and Paul simply leaves the stadium with a smile. The matchups for the semifinal battles are then revealed, showing that Ash's next opponent will be the mysterious {{si|Tobias}}, the Trainer who is known for owning a {{p|Darkrai}}. From the stands, Tobias sees that he'll be facing Ash and walks away unconcerned. Back in [[Veilstone City]], Reggie delivers the news to Paul's other Pokémon of their Trainer's loss. All are sad, until Reggie tells them that when Paul returns home soon, they'll all get to battle again.

Later, Dawn and Brock are walking outside and run into Barry, where they are all looking for Ash. Then, {{an|Cynthia}} appears, and Barry is awestruck at being face-to-face with the {{pkmn|Champion}}. Cynthia explains that although Ash and Paul are very different people, all their time feuding and battling with each other has created a bond between them that can never be broken. She captures the moment with a quote from the [[Sinnoh]] time-space legend: ''"When every life meets another life, something will be born."'' She finishes by telling everyone that she is eager for the day when Ash and Paul make it all the way to the Champion League so she could face them in battle properly.

Paul is about to leave [[Lily of the Valley Island]] when Ash calls out to him. Paul finally admits that Infernape is strong, and Ash accepts the compliment before asking if Paul is leaving already, which Paul confirms as there is no reason to stay. He intends to return to [[Snowpoint City]] to request another battle with {{an|Brandon}}. Ash wishes him good luck with that, while Paul wishes Ash all the best in the rest of the tournament. Paul turns to leave, and Ash tells Paul he'd like to battle again one day. Paul signals a goodbye to him, letting Ash know that he has earned his complete respect, thus finally bringing their long-standing rivalry to an end. Paul leaves, and Ash knows that while he has won his most important battle ever there is a greater challenge ahead in the shape of Tobias and his Darkrai.

==Major events==
* The [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] ends in Ash's victory, resulting in Ash's first victory over Paul in a traditional [[Pokémon battle]].
* Ash and Paul settle their differences and end their [[rival]]ry.
* Ash learns he will be battling {{si|Tobias}} in the semifinals.
* Paul announces his intention to head to [[Snowpoint City]] and re-challenge {{an|Brandon}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]]
* {{an|Barry}}
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* [[Reggie]]
* {{si|Tobias}}
* Referee
* Audience

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Elekid}}; flashback)
* {{p|Electivire}} ({{OP|Paul|Electivire}})
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}})
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}})
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Staraptor}} ([[Reggie]]'s)
* {{p|Swalot}} ([[Reggie]]'s)
* {{p|Darkrai}} ({{si|Tobias}}'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] isn't shown at the end of the episode. Instead, a preview from the upcoming ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' was shown.
* [[Type: Wild]], the instrumental version of [[A Small Thing]], and music from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' were used in this episode.
** This marks the last use of the original version of Type: Wild until ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', where it returns as the seventh {{aniseries|JN}} ending theme.
* This is the first time that a single {{pkmn|battle}} has spanned more than two consecutive episodes.
** The battle also had the most Pokémon affected with [[status condition]]s ever in just one battle in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, with two Pokémon getting {{status|burn}}ed, five being {{status|poison}}ed and two (counting {{AP|Buizel}}'s Ice {{m|Aqua Jet}}) being {{status|Freeze|frozen}}.
* This battle could be considered the "inverse" of [[DP131|Ash and Paul]]'s [[DP132|first Full Battle]]. In that battle, four of Paul's Pokémon scored victories, with one knocking out three of Ash's Pokémon and the other three knocking out one each. In this battle, four of Ash's Pokémon scored victories, with one knocking out three of Paul's Pokémon and the other three knocking out one each. Only two of Paul's Pokémon scored victories this time, like how only two of Ash's Pokémon scored victories in their first Full Battle.
** Additionally, with the exception of {{AP|Torterra}}, every one of Ash's Pokémon who didn't score a knockout in the first battle did score one in this battle.
* In this episode, [[Paul's Electivire]] attacks Ash's Pokémon by using {{m|Thunder}} on the battlefield, sending rock fragments hurtling toward its target. While this is noted to be similar to {{AP|Infernape}}'s previous use of {{m|Flare Blitz}} while {{m|Dig|underground}}, it is also similar to a strategy used by {{AP|Pikachu}} in Ash's first battle against [[Roark]], which Paul himself witnessed in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''.
* When {{an|Brock}} is discussing Ash and Paul's relationship during the battle between Infernape and Electivire, he mentions that [[Reggie]] had once called them "two sides of the same coin". This had only occurred in the Japanese version of ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'', but is still referenced in the dub.
* This episode marks the last time to date in which Ash has used {{AP|Gliscor}} in an onscreen battle.
** This is also the last time Gliscor has been shown in Ash's active party.
* Shots of this episode were remade and reused in flashbacks in ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'' and ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.

===Errors===
* In the scene right after Ash commands Gliscor to use {{m|Fire Fang}}, the normally red part of Gliscor's ear is purple.
* When Gliscor gets caught by Electivire, Barry says "I can't believe Gliscor's caught again!" although Gliscor had not been trapped at all before during the battle.
* When the electric explosion from {{AP|Pikachu}} hitting Electivire with {{m|Volt Tackle}} occurs, on the scoreboard, there is a {{p|Mismagius}} silhouette in place of Buizel's. This error can be seen again later when Infernape's {{m|Flare Blitz}} collides with Electivire's {{m|Thunder Punch}}.
* When Pikachu uses Volt Tackle on Electivire, he suffers from [[Recoil|recoil damage]], even though said damage is normally nullified when the attack causing it is ineffective against the target.
* When Electivire finishes using {{m|Thunder}} on Infernape, the normally red part of Electivire's tail is pink.
* When Infernape uses {{m|Mach Punch}} on Electivire while {{a|Blaze}} is active, for a split-second, Infernape appears as if he doesn't have his Blaze active.
* In ''[[DP185|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', the announcer declared Paul and Ash's match the first match of the quarter-finals, and all of the quarter-final, semi-final, and final matches are fought on the same field. However, at the end of the match, the pairings for the semi-finals are already revealed on screen without scheduling.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Tackle}}, a move Pikachu [[Animated series move errors|cannot learn naturally]]. The narrator names the move, {{m|Volt Tackle}}, correctly, however.

<gallery>
DP188 error 2.png|Gliscor's ear error
DP188 error 3.png|Electivire's tail error
DP188 Error.png|The Blaze error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* [[Type: Wild]] was replaced in the English dub with an instrumental of [[This is the Moment]] while another instrumental replaced the instrumental of [[A Small Thing]].
* In the English dub, after Electivire knocks out Pikachu, Brock says Electivire was just a little bit stronger. In the original Japanese version, he was talking about Paul instead.
* In the English dub, Brock talks about how Reggie described Ash and Paul's similar goals and differing methods. In the original Japanese version, Brock adds that Ash and Paul now respect each other.
* In the English dub, Paul says that Infernape is pathetic like always. In the original Japanese version, he tells Infernape to stop disappointing him over and over again.
* In the original Japanese version, while he is walking up to Infernape after the battle, Paul starts to say "You've gotten stronger" when Infernape starts to collapse. In the English dub, he just says the word "well" before he is startled by Infernape's collapse.
* In the English dub, Reggie tells Paul's Pokémon that the Trainer will be back soon, and that they will then get to battle him soon. In the original Japanese version, he says they will get to battle with Paul again soon.

==In other languages==
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|it={{tt|Una lotta dai risvolti inaspettati!|A fight with unexpected repercussions!}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Enfrentando un deshielo en las relaciones!|Confronting a thaw in the relationships!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El combate que romperá el hielo!|The Battle that will Break the Ice!}}
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Friede

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'''Friede''' (Japanese: '''フリード''' ''Friede''<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_pr/status/1717103709245821142 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR).] Posted on October 25, 2023.</ref>) is a [[Pokémon Professor]] and the commander of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] who appeared in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Young Friede.png|250px|left|thumb|Friede prior to forming the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
Friede grew up somewhere in the [[Kanto]] [[region]] with his childhood friend [[Orla]] and had {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} as his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. After Orla moved to [[Slateport City]] in the [[Hoenn]] region, Friede finished growing up in Kanto and was taught by [[Lucca]]. He came to know the [[Roy's grandfather|elder]] on an [[Roy's hometown|island]] in Kanto as he looked after him. Also, Friede met [[Ludlow]] and came to see him as a mentor. Friede eventually became a [[Pokémon Professor]], after quitting his job at [[Exceed]] because he didn't want to be cooped up in a lab and lost the passion for researching, and began to live the carefree life with Ludlow on his [[fishing]] boat.

As revealed in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', Friede was in the [[Paldea]] region with Ludlow when Lucca introduced him to a [[Flying Pikachu]], reigniting his passion for research. Friede eventually managed to convince Pikachu to become partners with him and traveled to Hoenn, where he had Orla convert Ludlow's fishing boat into an airship, which Friede named the [[Brave Olivine]]. Once the job was done, Orla and Ludlow joined Friede as the founding members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], with [[Captain Pikachu|Pikachu]] serving as the airship's figurehead captain.

Later, Friede met [[Murdock]], [[Wy-Yes]], and [[Mollie]] as they joined the Rising Volt Tacklers. Sometime after Wy-Yes left to become a journalist, Friede met Murdock's niece, [[Dot]], as he asked her for help in making an app for the team, which she accepted and joined the team. One day, Friede was contacted by Lucca as she asked him to bring her daughter [[Liko]], who was attending [[Indigo Academy]] in Kanto, to Paldea and protect her during the journey there.

====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Friede and Amethio rivalry.png|250px|thumb|Friede's rivalry with Amethio]]
Friede debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. He was first seen coming to Liko's rescue on his Charizard's back after she was confronted by [[Amethio]]. His Charizard went up against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]], but the confrontation ended abruptly after they witnessed the power Liko's mysterious pendant held. After rescuing her and {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} from falling in [[HZ002|the next episode]], Friede flew her back to the [[Brave Olivine]] and introduced them to the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers. The [[Explorers]] soon attacked the ship, and Friede challenged Amethio to a battle, this time using [[Captain Pikachu]] against Amethio's Ceruledge, only for the battle to be cut short by Liko. After Liko's Sprigatito unleashed a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the barrier around the battlefield, Friede and Liko watched powerlessly as the Explorers fled, kidnapping Sprigatito in the process.

In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Friede and some of the Rising Volt Tacklers got together to search for Liko's Sprigatito. When [[Murdock]]'s {{p|Rockruff}} found [[Onia]] shopping, Friede and Liko chased her back to a warehouse. There, he clashed against Amethio once again; this time, however, as a distraction to allow for Liko and Rockruff to be able to track down Sprigatito. After they found her, Friede and Liko made their escape. At the end of the day, Friede confirmed that Liko's mother asked the group to protect Liko and they decide to team up to uncover the mysteries surrounding Liko's pendant.

In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', Friede spotted a familiar island off the coast of Kanto and docked the Brave Olivine for maintenance to be done on the airship. In order to gather materials, he sought the alder, but left empty-handed. In the [[HZ005|next]] [[HZ006|episodes]], Friede confronted Amethio once again on the island's shore. He managed to stall the Explorers's admin with Charizard, but got distracted for a moment, allowing his opponent to launch an assault on Liko, whose pendant activated at the right time to protect her. As the battle went on, Liko's pendant and Roy's [[Ancient Poké Ball]] reacted to each other's presence, which resulted in a [[Black Rayquaza]] being released from the Poké Ball and quickly forcing the Explorers to retreat with a {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Friede set up a special training session for Liko and Roy after being moved by their determination to get stronger. For the newly-recruited Rising Volt Tacklers to win, they only needed to land a single hit on his Pikachu, which proved to be much more difficult than it initially seemed due to his {{m|Double Team}}. After a break, he encouraged them both to battle against each other in order to see how much they've grown after the training.
[[File:Friede and Lucca.png|thumb|250px|left|Friede and Lucca]]
In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', after finding out there was a communication issue around their area, Friede went out with his Pikachu and Charizard and he soon found a {{p|Magneton}} using its magnetic field. Friede scared it away with his Pikachu, after that he was able to get a call from Liko, asking him if he could get water for the {{Berries}} that they planted, so he brought [[Ludlow]] with him to use his {{p|Quagsire}}'s {{m|Rain Dance}}. Friede later went to the [[Artazon]]'s library to find information about the Ancient Poké Ball. Coincidentally, he met his former homeroom teacher<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1789460483508260947?t=4BnStqkVp1nrKLTEclpsrQ&s=19</ref> [[Lucca]], whose {{p|Squawkabilly}} gave him a hint that Liko's grandmother [[Diana]] was currently in [[Galar]].

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Friede dispersed a group of Magneton disturbing the connection around the Brave Olivine. Fending them off, he restored the connection and left to pursue one of the Magneton. However, this ended up being a lure into an ambush by [[Spinel]], who remotely ordered his Pokémon to attack Friede's Charizard. Driven into a corner, Friede was forced to reveal his [[Tera Orb]], {{Tera}}stallizing his Charizard and turning the odds enough to force Spinel's Pokémon to retreat.

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Friede arrived with Liko and Roy to the [[Galar Mine]] to look for the Black Rayquaza, but got separated from them. While looking for Liko and Roy, Friede encountered the Explores and battled Amethio again. During the battle, a {{TP|Lucius|Galarian|Moltres}} {{p|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball appeared. However, when Captain Pikachu got injured during the battle, Friede stayed to battle the Explores while Liko and Roy left with his partner in order for him to recover. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Friede met up with Captain Pikachu, Liko, and Roy at [[Motostoke]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]. After his Charizard recovered from his injures, Friede and the group decided to go back to battle Moltres again in order to calm it down. They succeeded and Moltres returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Friede, Liko, and Roy arrived at [[Hammerlocke]] in order to find an [[ancient castle|castle]] that [[Diana]], Liko's grandmother, was at. Through her {{p|Squawkabilly}}, Friede 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]], as Diana stalled the enemy group, Friede took Liko and Roy through the castle's underground passage and instructed them to stay at a safe place while he climbed up the tower and tried estabilishing contact with the Brave Olivine. Soon, he was confronted by Amethio once more, and another battle of Charizard versus Ceruledge ensued. Despite initially attacking more carefully and from a distance this time, Amethio tricked them into activating Ceruledge's Weak Armor, which increased its speed again and allowed it to land a flurry of {{m|Night Slash}}es. Seemingly overwhelmed and about to be hit by a finishing {{m|Psycho Cut}}, Friede Terastallized Charizard into a Dark type, rendering the opposing attack useless, and finished off the battle by defeating Ceruledge with a supereffective {{m|Tera Blast}}. After [[Coral]] set off her {{p|Glalie}}'s {{m|Self-Destruct}}, Friede and his Pokémon managed to barely escape the explosion and reunited with the Rising Volt Tacklers.
[[File:Friede Amethio HZ045.png|250px|thumb|Friede and Amethio joining forces to battle Black Rayquaza]]
In ''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]'', Friede took a job assignment from his friend [[Shine]], in order to raise money for supplies, with Liko and Roy accompany him. Their task was to find his {{p|Bramblin}}, which blew away from him, and they were informed that a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|HZ035}} were operating near the area. Although they were able to find Bramblin a few times, Friede and his friends failed to keep at one place, which led the Tumbleweed Pokémon getting captured by the Pokémon Hunters. Fortunately, Friede and his friends efforts helped save Bramblin, as it [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Brambleghast}}, and defeated the Pokémon Hunters. After brining Brambleghast back to Shine and bringing in the Pokémon Hunters into the authorities, Friede was able to get paid, which will help the Rising Volt Tacklers get supplies for their return journey to Paldea.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Friede, Liko, Roy, and [[Ludlow]] went to an island to check out a suspicious watchtower, after they [[HZ043|had just learned]] the Explorers were planning to summon and capture the Black Rayquaza. Friede went in first, only to realize it was a trap set by Spinel in order to keep him at bay while the plan rolled out somewhere else. Due to the small space, he sent out Captain Pikachu against his opponent's {{p|Umbreon}}. Despite initially struggling due to Umbreon's {{m|Foul Play}} and {{m|Reflect}} countering Pikachu's physical attacks, they managed to escape after craftily forming a plan to use said moves in their favor. Friede arrived at the correct place in the [[HZ045|following episode]], only to witness as Rayquaza was sent crashing into the Brave Olivine after a Self-Destruct from Coral's Glalie. Once the Explorers retreated, Friede joined Liko, Roy, and Dot in battling Rayquaza. Amethio soon joined the fray and teamed up with Friede, with them Terastallizing Ceruledge and Charizard, respectively, but were eventually defeated by a devastating {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.
[[File:Friede Yanga HZ054.png|250px|left|thumb|Friede investigating the Treasure of Eternity with [[Yanga]]]]
While Liko, Roy, and Dot were undergoing [[Naranja Academy]]'s [[Tera Training]] course, Friede followed a hunch back to his old workplace, [[Exceed]]. In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', he asked the company's director and his former boss, [[Cervantis]], about the "Treasure of Eternity", suspecting a connection to Terapagos, but the man was unable to give him satisfying answers. Upon reuniting with his old colleague [[Yanga]] and discovering that his access to the database had been blocked as he tried to look for the Treasure of Eternity, Friede decided to check on the vault where the mineral was being kept. He managed to barely sneak in, only to find an empty vault labeled "[[Laquium]]", and quickly made his escape. In ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', Friede learned from Liko's first-hand experience about the actual power of Laquium and relayed the little information he had to the children.

Before leaving Naranja Academy, following the conclusion of their Tera Training, the children had been informed by [[Raifort]] about [[Briar]], a Terapagos researcher currently stationed in the land of [[Kitakami]], so the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to head there next. They arrived in Kitakami in ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'' and participated in the [[Countryside Harvest Festival]] while gathering information. While there, [[Carmine]]'s {{p|Sinistcha}} caught Friede's attention, which led to her constantly challenging him through the night, including to a battle, which ended in Friede's victory. Later, Carmine told the Rising Volt Tacklers that Briar was at the [[Crystal Pool]]. Over the next days, Friede accompanied Liko, Roy, and Dot as they travelled to the Crystal Pool in ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]'', met Briar in ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', searched around [[Tengu Mountain]] for [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]'' and ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', and learned about the original Explorers through Diana and [[Rystal]] in ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of this World!]]''.

After following leads from [[Wy-Yes]] and [[Siskel]], Friede and the young 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. Their continued 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]]. While Friede was easily granted permission to enter, the children had to prove themselves in battle against [[Geeta]] first. Then, they searched around Area Zero for Entei until it decided to appear before them in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', revealing itself to actually be a {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. Much like in the battle against Entei, Friede teamed up with Liko, Roy, and Dot to face off against Gouging Fire and, in the [[HZ082|following episode]], the Black Rayquaza.

With the Six Heroes gathered, the Rising Volt Tacklers headed towards Laqua, guided by Rayquaza. Friede and the young members finally arrived there in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'' and were ambushed by the Explorers, who were following them for a while. In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Friede had a [[Double Battle]] against Spinel, whose tricky strategy of swapping {{Abilities}} managed to throw off him for a while before he outsmarted him with pure intuition. Despite his victory, Captain Pikachu and Charizard were left exhausted, which allowed for the Laquium mist to affect them in [[HZ087|following episode]], forcing Friede to recall them and only watch from the sidelines as Liko, Roy, and Dot, later joined by Amethio, fought against [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde]].
[[File:Friede disappearance.png|thumb|250px|Friede and {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} disappearing to parts unknown]]
In ''[[HZ087|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', after Pagogo, in its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}}, purified Laqua with the help of the Six Heroes, Lucius and Gibeon faded 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. Urged to flee by Rayquaza, Friede aided the children in escaping, but they got caught in a heavy gust of wind as they attempted to board the Brave Olivine. At the last moment, Friede managed to get Captain Pikachu onto the ship before he and Charizard were blown off, as they are sent tumbling back towards Laqua, leaving their status unknown.

The Rising Volt Tacklers searched for Friede before the area around Laqua got closed off by the Explorers, but did not manage to find him. As revealed in [[HZ122]], Charizard managed to save Friede and both hid from the Explorers in Laqua, where they came to the conclusion that the paradise was actually the crater of a meteor crash. Later, Friede travelled to [[Hoenn]]'s [[Devon Corporation]] to learn more about Laquium from [[Steven Stone]]. Afterwards, he went to [[Mossdeep City]]'s [[Mossdeep Space Center|Space Center]] to go to space and learn about Laquium himself spending the following year training for it. During the training, he also met and caught a {{p|Starmie}} he nicknamed Instructor Starmie. He also obtained a Mega Ring and mastered Mega Evolution with both Starmie and Charizard. Before he left the planet, Friede sent a message to the Rising Volt Tacklers' app, but since the group was disbanded, the message wasn't found until ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', a month after it was sent, confirming to them that he and Charizard had managed to survive the fall, but were hiding somewhere due to heavy surveillance by the Explorers.

In [[HZ121]], Friede suddenly contacted the Rising Volt Tacklers, informing he was on his way back from space. His returning trip, however, did not go according to plan, with the returning module going off-trajectory and the built-in parachutes failing to work. The Rising Volt Tacklers at the Brave Olivine acted quickly, predicting the exact location of his fall and slowing the module down with [[move]]s from all Pokémon, but this inadvertently pushed it away from the airship. At this moment, Captain Pikachu rushed in and, due to Pagogo's [[Terastal energy]], Terastallized into a {{t|Flying}} [[type]], allowing him to catch the module and bring it back. Friede reunited with Captain Pikachu and his crew, meeting the newest member of the team [[Ult]], and revealed to have caught, Instructor Starmie.

===Character===
[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu Donuts.png|250px|thumb|Friede and Captain Pikachu enjoying Murdock's donuts]]
Friede appears to be a young and competent {{pkmn|Trainer}}, albeit rather distracted and forgetful, as he forgets to mention certain things to his friends sometimes. Despite this, Friede is quite protective of his team, whether putting himself in danger to protect the ship or protecting his teammates from opponents, especially the younger members. In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', Friede has stated that he doesn't like to be acknowledged as a [[Pokémon Professor]]. If someone were to say his name in any type of formality, he would rather change the subject. When he introduced [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] as official members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, they both said their thanks and both referred him as "''Mister'' Friede", which Friede quickly corrects them, preferring to be called simply by his name.

Friede also has a more immature and silly side, like when he eats the donuts made by [[Murdock]] for his niece [[Dot]] together with [[Captain Pikachu]], or when he is tricked by a merchant to buy his wares to remember two people who asked him about a [[Black Rayquaza]], however without getting any useful information. He also does not appear to take [[Amethio]] seriously, often making snarky remarks before their routinely battles. Nonetheless, he is a formidable Trainer with access to {{Tera}}stallization and has shown to be very wise, such as in ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', when he offered advice and training for the younger members of the Rising Volt Tacklers in order to become great Pokémon Trainers.

Friede respects [[Lucca]] as she was his homeroom teacher and had done a lot for him, as he won't have met Captain Pikachu, regain his passion for researching and formed the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] without her help and guidance. Friede also seems to be close with [[Orla]], due to being friends with her since childhood. Although they were apart for many years, Friede's friendship with Orla remain strong, as he immediately went to her for help in making an airship and accepted her request in joining him on his adventures. In addition, Friede has a very good relationship with [[Ludlow]] and sees him as a mentor. Friede seems to be great friends with Murdock and enjoys hanging out with him. Friede even gets along really well with Mollie and the younger members, especially Liko and Roy, whom he is especially fond of and helps them through their goals.

Friede doesn't like to talk about his past and his life before forming the Rising Volt Tacklers, as seen in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', when he didn't give the younger members any answer as to how Captain Pikachu was flying during a battle. However, after Orla told everyone that he was going to share as to how he met Captain Pikachu and the formation of the Rising Volt Tacklers with everyone, Friede gave in and decided to open up to his teammates about his past.

===Pokémon===

Friede's team consists of strong and independent Pokémon who lead the rest of the Pokémon that belong to his teammates and the group who live on the Brave Olivine. Friede's Pokémon are more than capable of holding their own in battle, but there have been times where they were overwhelmed by a stronger opponent. He also has a tendency to give titles to his Pokemon, such as Captain Pikachu and Instructor Starmie. In addition, Captain Pikachu is capable of {{Tera}}stallization while Instructor Starmie is capable of [[Mega Evolution]] and Friede's Charizard can do both.

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

====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Friede
|pkmn=Charizard
|tera=Dark
|mega=yes
|main=yes
|gender=Unknown
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Friede Charizard.png
|img2=Friede Mega Charizard Y.png
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Ed Bosco
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Friede's first known Pokémon and main battling Pokémon. It is also used as a means of transportation for both Friede and [[Captain Pikachu]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Friede
|pkmn=Starmie
|nick=Instructor Starmie
|mega=yes
|type1=Water
|type2=Psychic
|img=Friede Starmie.png
|img2=Friede Mega Starmie.png
|epnum=HZ121
|epname=
|vajp=Tasuku Hatanaka
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Starmie}}, also known as (Japanese: '''スターミー教官''' ''Instructor Starmie''), is Friede's third known Pokémon, who debuted in [[HZ121]] and is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

It was revealed in [[HZ122]] Starmie resided at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] where it met Friede who was undergoing astronaut training. Recognizing Starmie's desire to travel into space as well, Friede allowed it to train alongside him. The two became close, to the point the Space Center's director allowed Friede to catch it, and their bond become so strong that Friede was able to Mega Evolve it. Friede [[Nickname|nicknamed]] his new friend 'Instructor Starmie' due to how much he learnt from it during his training.

None of Instructor Starmie's moves are known.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="33.3%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Friede Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|}

====Traveling with Roy====
{| width="33.3%"
| {{InactivePoké|Friede|Pikachu|nick=Captain Pikachu|Roy Captain Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Flying}}
|}

====Cared for====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dot|Quaxly|RVT Quaxly.png|Water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Roy|Fuecoco|RVT Fuecoco.png|Fire|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Pawmi|RVT Pawmi.png|Electric|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Pawmi|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Shuckle|RVT Shuckle.png|bug|rock|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Shuckle|size=200px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Snorunt|RVT Snorunt.png|ice|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Snorunt|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Noctowl|RVT Noctowl.png|normal|flying|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Noctowl|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Carkol|RVT Carkol.png|rock|fire|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Carkol|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Slugma|RVT Slugma.png|fire|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Slugma|size=200px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Muk|RVT Muk.png|poison|dark|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Muk|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Nosepass|RVT Nosepass.png|rock|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Nosepass|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Polteageist|RVT Polteageist.png|ghost|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Polteageist|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Sinistea|RVT Sinistea.png|ghost|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Sinistea|size=200px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Mollie|Maushold|RVT Maushold.png|normal|link=Mollie#Maushold|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice|size=200px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Tatsugiri (x3)|RVT Tatsugiri.png|dragon|water|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Tatsugiri (x3)|size=200px}}
|}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Shine
|pkmn=Brambleghast
|stage1=Bramblin
|type1=Grass
|type2=Ghost
|img=Shine Bramblin.png
|cap=Shine's Bramblin
|img2=Shine Brambleghast.png
|cap2=Shine's Brambleghast
|epnum=HZ035
|epname=The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Friede commanded [[Shine]]'s {{p|Bramblin}} to spin around the cage it and other Pokémon captured by the Pokémon hunters were trapped in order to trigger its [[Evolution]]. Now as a {{p|Brambleghast}}, it was able to destroy the cage with a powerful {{m|Power Whip}}. Soon after, Friede, [[Liko]], and [[Roy]] returned Brambleghast to its original Trainer.

Brambleghast's known moves are {{m|Power Whip}} and {{m|Rapid Spin}}.}}

===Accomplishments===
[[File:Pokémon distribution map.png|250px|thumb|The Pokémon distribution map]]
As a [[Pokémon Professor]], Friede worked on some important {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} reports.

* '''Pokémon distribution map''': Presented at academic conferences, and converted into an app on the [[Rotom Phone]], if the [[Trainer]] finds a Pokémon that is not listed on the map, the system generates a report on the species found.

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{white color}}|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|ja=八代拓 ''[[Taku Yashiro]]''
|en=[[Crispin Freeman]]
|zh_cmn={{wp|zh:宋昱璁|宋昱璁}} ''Sòng Yùcōng'' (Taiwan) 孟阳 ''Mèng Yáng'' (mainland China)
|zh_yue={{wp|zh:黃尉斯|黃尉斯}}
|cs=Petr Gelnar
|nl=Florens Eykemans
|ar=أحمد كمال ''Ahmad Kamal''
|fi=Juha Haukka
|fr_eu=Pierre Lognay
|de=Henry Engels
|he=רני אלון ''Rani Alon''
|it=Ezio Vivolo
|pt_br=Guga Almeida
|pt_eu=Samuel Pascoal
|es_eu=Omar Lozano
|es_la=Eduardo Martínez
|id=Byas Maulana Diputra|pl=Karol Dziuba|no=Jeppe Westerby
|th=วิทวัจน์ สีลาจันทร์
}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede anime 4.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" |[[File:Friede anime 5.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" |[[File:Friede anime 3.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede anime 2.png|x200px]]
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| colspan="6" |Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Spacesuit.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede anime 6.png|x200px]]
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| colspan="2" |Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Mezastar.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede poster 2.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede poster 1.png|146x146px]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Charizard Skytree.png|x200px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Mezastar}} artwork
| colspan="4" | Japanese poster artwork
|}

====Other====
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Professor Friede Kaneko Concept Art 2023.jpg|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Professor Friede 2023.png|250px]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Young Friede Concept Art.png|200px]]
|-
| Concept art drawn by {{color2|000|Tomomi Kaneko}} from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<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="FriedeConcept">[https://natalie.mu/comic/gallery/news/515226/2010333 Concept art on Natalie] (the concept art's file name is "Freed_kaneko2.jpg")</ref>
| Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230224120210/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629070129874227202 Concept art]</ref>
|Concept art of young Friede from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1693095510314467797 Concept art]</ref>
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon Horizons Friede Concept Art.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede HZ expression sheet.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede RVR Single Cover.png|x100px]]
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|Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Cover art for {{color2|000|RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~}}
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Terapagos and Friends Illus. Yamazaki Rei.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Halo Limited Edition full cover Art.png|x75px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:RVR Rising Volt Tacklers Rap Cover.jpg|x100px]]
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|TCG artwork for {{color2|000|Terapagos and Friends (SV-P Promo)}} Illus. Yamazaki Re
|Covert art for {{color2|000|Halo (single)}}
|Cover art for {{color2|000|RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~ (single)}}
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 4.jpg|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon Fan No. 85 November 2023 Exclusive Art.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Spaceship Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x100px]]
|-
|Fourth Japanese poster for ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Pokémon Fan No. 85 November 2023
|Friede's spaceship outfit concept artwork drawn by {{color2|000|Tomomi Kaneko}}<ref name="anipoke20251215">[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/2000355124997456248 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR).] Posted on December 15, 2025.</ref>
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Spaceship Outfit Concept Artwork 2.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Casual Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Mega Starmie Concept Artwork.png|x100px]]
|-
|Friede's spaceship outfit second concept artwork
|Friede's casual outfit concept artwork
|Instructor Starmie concept artwork
|}

====Eyecatch====
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Charizard.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Young Friede.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Captain Pikachu Charizard Instructor Starmie.png|x150px]]
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Friede HZM.png|thumb|left|180px|Friede in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Friede appeared in the {{ma|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure}} manga, playing the same role as he does in the animated series.

====Pokémon====
{| width="50%"
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|{{ActivePoké|Friede|Charizard|Friede Charizard HZM.png|size=100px|Fire|Flying|link=Friede's Charizard}} {{TeraIcon|Dark}}
|{{ActivePoké|Friede|Pikachu|Friede Captain Pikachu HZM.png|Electric|size=200px|link=Captain Pikachu|disp=Captain Pikachu}} ♂
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|}
{{-}}

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

====Pokémon====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|Friede|Pikachu|Captain Pikachu PMLT.png|electric|nick=Captain Pikachu|size=100px}} ♂
|
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|}
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==In the games==
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Friede, in a version based on the animated series, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. In this game, Friede is seen using {{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Charizard}}, with Sprigatito, Metagross, and Fuecoco being Pokémon that he was not seen using in animation, although it could be a reference to [[Liko's Sprigatito]], {{DL|Orla|Metagross|Orla's Metagross}}, and [[Roy's Fuecoco]]. 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 Friede ライジングボルテッカーズフリード
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| style="text-align:center" | '''Difficulty:''' ★★★★☆
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Sprigatito|img=0906Sprigatito|move=Leafage|movetype=Grass}}
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|name=Metagross|img=0376Metagross|move=Metal Claw|movetype=Steel}}
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|name=Fuecoco|img=0909Fuecoco|move=Ember|movetype=Fire}}
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|type2=Flying|name=Charizard|img=0006Charizard|move=Flamethrower|movetype=Fire}}
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|}
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====Disks====
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{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-024|{{OBP|Charizard|4-1-024}}|Fire|Flying|}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Charizard|Get in Battle Free Trial Special Edition}}|Fire|Flying|}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|white}}

==Trivia==
* Friede was originally designed by Tomomi Kaneko before being adapted for the animated series by the series' character designers.<ref name=anipoke20230303/><ref name=FriedeConcept/>
* When {{Tera}}stallizing his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, Friede uses the phrase '''time to go above and beyond''' (Japanese: '''可能性をこえろ''' ''surpass your potential'').
* Friede is the only older member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] that has three Pokémon in a [[Party]].
** He is also the only older member that has Pokémon that wasn't introduced outside of [[Generation I]].

==Names==
{{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color dark}}"
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! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
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| Japanese
| フリード ''Friede''
| From ''Friede'' (German for "peace")
|-
| English, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese
| Friede
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| German
| Friedel
| Similar to his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 프리드 ''Friede''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan and mainland China)
| 弗里德 ''Fúlǐdé''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of the Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 弗里德 ''Fātléihdāk''
|-
| Dutch
| Frido
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Thai
| ฟรีด ''Friede''
| Same as his Japanese name
|}
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{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Friede}}
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]

{{Friede's Pokémon}}
{{Rising Volt Tacklers}}
{{Pokémon professor|white}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|white|black}}
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SM007

2025-11-25T23:06:30Z

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epcode=SM007 |
altepcode=EP946 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=‪That's Why the Litten is a Scamp! |
title_ja=市場の風来坊ニャビー！ |
title_ja_trans=The Vagabond in the Market, Nyabby! |
broadcast_jp=December 15, 2016 |
broadcast_us=May 17, 2017 |
en_op=[[Under The Alolan Sun]] |
ja_op=[[Alola!!|アローラ!!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pose|ポーズ]] |
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'''‪That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!'''‬ (Japanese: '''市場の風来坊ニャビー！''' ''The Vagabond in the Market, {{tt|Nyabby|Litten}}!'') is the seventh episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 946th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 15, 2016, in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2017, in Canada on April 29, 2017, and in the United States on May 17, 2017.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash offers a piece of his sandwich to a wild Litten, but it grabs the whole thing and runs off! Ash’s classmates have had similar experiences, but everyone says it’s so cute they can’t get mad. Ash disagrees—he wants to catch Litten and teach it not to steal food!

When Ash discovers that Litten has been taking the food to care for an elderly Stoutland despite several run-ins with a bullying Alolan Persian, he changes his mind. Litten and Pikachu send Persian running, and Ash promises to come back with more food! But when he returns, Litten and Stoutland are gone. It seems Ash hasn’t won Litten’s trust yet...

==Plot==
{{Ash}} leaves {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house for the [[Pokémon School]] with {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{Rotom}}. Along the way, they spot a Pokémon, which Rotom informs is a {{AP|Litten}} and states he remembers meeting Litten [[SM001|before]]. Litten approaches Ash affectionately and Ash offers Litten part of his croquette sandwich only for Litten to jump up and take the rest of the sandwich. Ash grabs Litten's tail, but Litten retaliates with {{m|Fury Swipes}} and runs off as Pikachu accidentally shocks Ash with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Rotom tries to stop Litten but is kicked away as Litten makes its escape. As Litten makes its way through gardens, an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Persian}} blocks its path. Persian intimidates Litten and grabs the sandwich that Litten drops. Litten attacks with {{m|Ember}} only for Persian to throw the sandwich, causing Ember to burn the sandwich. Litten makes its escape as Persian returns to its trainer who hadn't realized it had gone for a walk. Later on at school, Ash fills {{ashcl}} in about his encounter with Litten. {{an|Mallow}} informs Ash that Litten often comes asking for food which she and {{an|Lana}} find rather cute but Ash disagrees after losing most of his sandwich. {{an|Sophocles}} mentions that Litten isn't the kind who enjoys dealing with people. Mallow says that Litten tends to hang around the restaurant and {{an|Kiawe}} has seen it around the market stealing berries and asks Ash if he has a plan to deal with Litten. Ash says he plans to teach it a lesson and when {{an|Lillie}} asks about what he means, Ash says he intends to catch it.

Down in the marketplace, Litten has a look around. Nearby {{TRT}} is enjoying a drink and fruit. As they go for some more fruit, they notice the final piece is missing and spot Litten leaving with it. {{MTR}} goes to attack with {{m|Fury Swipes}} but Litten stops Meowth with Ember and leaves. {{Ash}} and Professor Kukui are walking nearby with some vegetables when Ash spots Litten running past and chases after it. Rotom explains to Professor Kukui what had happened earlier. As Ash wonders where Litten went, [[Anela]] offers Ash some berries. He declines and explains he was looking for a Litten before spotting it on the floor. Anela calms Ash down by telling them to play nice and gives Litten a [[Berry]]. She explains to Ash that in [[Alola]], nature's bounty is for sharing and she loves to feed Litten. As Litten leaves, Anela explains she has no idea where Litten lives. Later, Litten goes inside its home, an old abandoned house, and greets an {{pkmn|aging|elderly}} {{an|Stoutland}} lying on a sofa. Litten hands over the berry Anela gave it and Stoutland eventually eats the Berry. Afterwards, they go outside where Stoutland teaches Litten how to fire off an attack. Later, Litten is curled up sleeping with Stoutland but has a dream where it is walking along a dark path with three dark figures. Soon, things brighten up as Litten imagines itself flying on top of Stoutland's back. But the dream again darkens as Litten falls into a pit where Stoutland is its usual self. Litten wakes up worried, but Litten soon cheers up.

The next day after school, Ash and Pikachu spots Litten, who has a Berry in its mouth and is being cornered by the Persian on the edge of a cliff. Spotting Persian, Ash asks Rotom who that Pokémon is and learns that it is an Alolan Persian. Realizing Litten is in trouble, Ash confronts Persian. Persian launches an attack on Ash before turning back to Litten. Ash has Pikachu attack with {{m|Electro Ball}} which Persian dodges before launching another attack. Pikachu hits back with Thunderbolt which sends Persian running. Litten goes to leave but Ash sees it has been injured and goes to carry it. However, Litten refuses and bites him. Not giving up, Ash picks Litten up and promises to take it to the [[Pokémon Center]], but Litten wriggles free and tries to attack with Ember. Pikachu tries to get Litten to come with them but Litten collapses. Litten attempts to reach for the berry which makes Ash realize that Litten is worried he'll take it. Ash tells Litten he isn't trying to take the berry and carries Litten away. Later at the Pokémon Center, Litten is given a {{p|Heliolisk}} collar. Unhappy, Litten dashes out with the berry before [[Nurse Joy]] is able to treat Ash's scratches. Ash chases after Litten, passing Kiawe and {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} as they enter. Litten attempts to jump through a fence but the collar prevents it from squeezing through. Ash picks Litten up and insists it listens to him.

Later that night, Ash has brought Litten home with it and explains to Professor Kukui what happened. During dinner, Ash notices Litten's frustration at the collar and takes the collar off. Ash sits down with Litten on his lap and wishes that Litten would trust him more. Well into the night, Litten sees that Ash is fast asleep and grabs the berry from the table. It heads to the door but is unable to open it. Half asleep, Ash hears Litten at the door and unknowingly opens it for Litten who leaves before. Quickly realizing what he had done, Ash chases after Litten. Litten arrives at the old house and goes inside where Stoutland is asleep on the sofa and Litten gives Stoutland the berry. Ash enters with Pikachu and Rotom and sees Stoutland. He guesses that Litten had been stealing food for Stoutland and apologizes for the late dinner. Ash then explains to Litten that he had hoped to catch it, but now understands he should leave it be. He prepares to head home before Professor Kukui gets worried and also promises to bring food the next time he visits At that moment, Persian appears and they all run outside as Persian launches an attack. Rotom exclaims that Persian is out for revenge. Ash orders Pikachu to use Thunderbolt as Litten uses Ember but Persian dodges both attacks. Persian jumps up and tries to attack Stoutland, but before it could attack Stoutland with its claws Ash blocks the attack for Stoutland and gets scratched in the process. Ash then reassures Stoutland that it was just a scratch.

Persian tries to attack Litten who dodges and retaliates with Ember. But the attack proves to be ineffective as Persian simply breaks it apart with its claws. Stoutland barks at Litten to use a more powerful Ember as it did previously when training. Litten begins to gather fire energy on its back which creates an Ember large enough to send the Persian running away with its tail on fire. Ash congratulates Litten on scaring away the Persian with its Ember. Rotom comments how in the end everything turned out fine but it was a shame that Ash couldn't catch Litten. Ash says goodbye to Litten and Stoutland and promises to come back tomorrow with food for them. The next day Ash shows up at the abandoned house with lots of food, only for the house to be empty. Ash returns to the marketplace in disappointment. Anela notices the fruit and realizes that Ash was intending to give the food to Litten. Ash replies that he is sad and wonders if it is his fault for the disappearance of Litten. Anela replies by saying that people will be people and Pokémon will be Pokémon, and reassures him that Litten will be just fine. As she places a piece of fruit down on the ground, Litten appears behind her to get the piece of fruit. Ash, Pikachu and Rotom express surprise at the sudden appearance of Litten. Anela asks Litten if it found somewhere new to live, which it cries affirmative. Litten takes the piece of fruit and runs off into the distance as Ash watches.

==Major events==

* {{AP|Litten}} is revealed to know {{m|Fury Swipes}}.
* {{Ash}} tries to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Litten, but decides to let it go upon learning it cares for an [[Stoutland (anime)|elderly]] [[Stoutland (Pokémon)|Stoutland]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Persian}} ([[Alolan form]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM007.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Anela]]
* {{tc|Madame}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM007.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Persian}} ([[Alolan form|Alola Form]]) ''(US and international)'', {{p|Litten}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Bounsweet}} ({{OP|Mallow|Bounsweet}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}})
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{tc|Madame}}'s; [[Alolan form]]; Pershie; debut)
* {{p|Riolu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Elekid}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Sableye}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Litten}} ({{AP|anime|Litten}})
* {{p|Stoutland}} ({{an|Stoutland|anime}})
* {{p|Spearow}} (×4)
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (×2)
* {{p|Heliolisk}} (image)
* {{p|Persian}} (image)

==Trivia==
* {{DL|Data broadcasting|QR Code|Pokémon QR Code}}: {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Persian}}
* The first airing in Japan didn't include a [[Poké Problem]], as it showed a trailer for ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. But it was included on other stations that aired the episode in delay and VOD services ([[Prime Video]], [[Netflix]], and [[Hulu]]).
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''In today's episode, which {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} will Ash try to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}?''
** Host: {{an|Professor Kukui}}
** Choices: {{p|Bewear}}, {{p|Litten}}, {{p|Pikipek}}, {{p|Tapu Koko}}
** Answer: {{AP|Litten}}
* Music from ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'' is used as insert song during [[Ash's Litten|Litten]]'s dream sequence.
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]], {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, and [[Ash's Pikachu]] narrate the preview for the [[SM008|next episode]].
* The English dub title is a reference to a line from the song ''{{wp|The Lady Is A Tramp}}''.
* This is the first time {{p|Persian}} is given a dub voice, provided by [[Kate Bristol]].

===Errors===
* In the scene right before Pikachu and Litten start battling Persian, Persian appears to be walking on air.
* When Ash says goodbye to his classmates, Popplio, Togedemaru, and Bounsweet are not present.

===Dub edits===
* An instrumental version of [[Under The Alolan Sun]] is used during the final scene at the market.
* In the Russian dub, {{an|Rotom Pokédex|Rotom}} doesn't say anything when picking up Litten's berry.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|市集的漫遊者火斑喵！|The Vagabond in the Market, Litten!}}
|zh_yue={{tt|市集的漫遊者火斑喵！|The Vagabond in the Market, Litten!}}
|cs={{tt|Rošťák Litten!|Litten the Scamp!}}
|da={{tt|Derfor er Litten en bandit!|That's why Litten is a scamp!!}}
|hi={{tt|लिटेन की मज़बूरी! ''Litten ki Mazboori!''|Litten's Helplessness!}}
|nl={{tt|Ruwe Litten, blanke pit!|Play on "ruwe bolster, blanke pit" (looks strong but has a good heart)}}
|fi={{tt|Kiusankappale Litten!|Litten the troublemaker!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Ce coquin de Flamiaou !|That mischevious Litten!}}
|de={{tt|Ein Schlingel namens Flamiau!|A scamp named Litten!}}
|el={{tt|Η Πονηριά του Litten!|The Cunning Litten!}}
|he={{tt|ליטן השובב!|Litten the mischievous!}}
|it={{tt|Ecco perchè Litten fa il birbante!|Here's why Litten plays the rascal!}}
|ko={{tt|시장의 떠돌이, 냐오불!|The Vagabond in the Market, Litten!}}
|no={{tt|Det er derfor Litten er en ramp!|That is why Litten is a scamp!}}
|pl={{tt|Właśnie dlatego Litten to urwis!|That is why Litten is a scamp!}}
|pt_br={{tt|É por isso que Litten é um rebelde!|That's why Litten is a rebel!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Por isso é que o Litten é malandro!|That's why Litten is roguish!}}
|ru={{tt|Не такой уж и плохой Литтен!|Not so bad, Litten!}} {{tt|У Литтена всё шито-крыто!|Everything's top-secret with Litten!}} {{tt|*|Pokémon TV}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Por eso Litten es un ladrón!|That's why Litten is a thief!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Por eso Litten es un ladronzuelo!|That's why Litten is a small-time thief!}}
|sv={{tt|Det är därför Litten är en skurk!|That is why Litten is a scoundrel!}}
|th={{tt|เนียบี้จรจัดแห่งท้องตลาด!|The Vagabond in the Market, Nyabby!}}
|tr={{tt|İşte Litten bir Yaramaz|Here, Litten is a scamp}} {{tt|Litten, Bu Yüzden Yaramaz!|Litten, It's So Naughty!}} {{tt|*|Netflix}}
}}
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DP131

2025-11-21T22:21:52Z

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altepcode=EP597 |
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title_en=Pedal to the Mettle! |
title_ja=フルバトル！シンジＶＳサトシ！！-前編- |
title_ja_trans=Full Battle! Shinji VS Satoshi!! -Part 1- |
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broadcast_jp=June 11, 2009 |
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en_op=[[Battle Cry - (Stand Up!)]] |
ja_op=[[High Touch!|ハイタッチ！]] |
ja_ed=[[Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!|もえよ　ギザみみピチュー！]] |
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'''Pedal to the Mettle!''' (Japanese: '''フルバトル！シンジＶＳサトシ！！-前編-''' ''Full Battle! {{tt|Shinji|Paul}} VS {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}!! -Part 1-'') is the 131st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 597th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 11, 2009 and in the United States on November 7, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Lake Acuity is said to be the home of Uxie, the Legendary Pokémon, but today it's home to a 6-on-6 battle between Ash and Paul! Paul is already waiting on the shore, where he's been training his Pokémon under the thoughtful eye of his brother Reggie. Once Ash arrives, Reggie explains that this battle is a good way for Ash and Paul to test each other. So, once the referee arrives with Team Rocket (disguised as the referee's assistants), it's time to start the match. Ash plans to start by using Buizel, but changes his mind when he sees Paul send out Torterra. Instead, Ash decides to have Gliscor battle first.

Gliscor tries to obscure its moves by kicking up dust, but the trick has no effect. Then Ash orders Gliscor to stay on the offense-and that overconfidence leads Gliscor straight into Torterra's attack! With Gliscor injured, Ash must switch in Staraptor. Torterra is tired too, but Paul keeps it in the battle just long enough to hit Staraptor with Stone Edge. Next, Paul switches in Weavile, which has the speed to keep up with Staraptor. Even so, Staraptor still beats Weavile, and it's time for another round of changes: Paul chooses Electabuzz, Ash sends in Grotle.

To Ash's surprise, Electabuzz uses Light Screen and promptly switches out for Honchkrow. Grotle is itching to settle an old score with Honchkrow, but Honchkrow still has a type advantage and the protection of Light Screen. What's more, Ash makes a mistake by ordering Grotle to use a defensive move at the wrong time! Honchkrow knocks Grotle out, and now it's Pikachu's turn to battle. Paul responds by bringing out Magmortar, taking Ash by surprise: is Pikachu ready to face the more powerful, evolved version of Paul's Magmar?

==Plot==
At [[Lake Acuity]], {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} have arrived for Ash's [[Full Battle]] against Paul, which [[Reggie]] had suggested [[DP128|ten days earlier]]. As Ash looks out at the view, Dawn recalls the legend the gang heard about during the [[Wallace Cup]], which says the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Uxie}} lives in Lake Acuity. Ash likes the thought of Uxie watching his {{pkmn|battle}} with Paul, and the gang head for the nearby Pokémon Center where they are due to meet Paul and Reggie.

Ash hands in all of his Pokémon to be checked over by [[Nurse Joy]] and Brock begins to flirt with Nurse Joy until he's taken down by not just {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s {{m|Poison Jab}}, but also with {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}}'s {{m|Pound}}. Nurse Joy apologizes for her overprotective Pokémon as Croagunk drags Brock away. Ash learns that Paul has already arrived, and quickly heads out for the Center's battlefield.

Outside, the battlefield isn't in a usable condition, since it is mostly a pile of rubble and working construction is none other than {{TRT}}. They recite an alternate version of their {{motto}}, which is centered around their new jobs. Suddenly, Ash arrives and he nearly sees through their disguises after they call him a [[twerp]]. It turns out the battlefield is out of commission for a few days due to overuse. Ash begins to worry as he doesn't know where to meet Paul until a [[Battle judge|referee]] named [[Olivier]] arrives, having been asked by Reggie to officiate the Full Battle. He tells Ash that as the regular battlefield can't be used, Reggie has selected another location.

On a clearing beside Lake Acuity, Paul is practicing with {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} under Reggie's watchful eye. Reggie notes how well Paul has polished his Pokémon's moves since [[DP128|the battle against]] {{an|Brandon}}, prompting Paul to ask Reggie why exactly he suggested the Full Battle in the first place. Reggie tells Paul that his battle with Brandon changed him, making it the perfect time for him to have a Full Battle with Ash, putting Paul at an apparent loss for words.

At the Pokémon Center, Ash picks up {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Chimchar}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and {{AP|Gliscor}} who are all ready and willing to battle Paul, Chimchar especially so. Brock reflects on {{an|Cynthia}}'s words [[DP097|back in]] [[Celestic Town]] when she told Chimchar that he had a bigger and better destiny. Brock knows that Chimchar is at the very center of Ash and Paul's [[rival]]ry, and that he will be instrumental in what happens between them. With everyone ready to go, Ash goes out to meet Paul and Reggie.

At the lakefront, Reggie thanks Ash for coming, and expands upon what he was telling Paul earlier; another part of the reason that he requested the Full Battle is because of how alike Ash and Paul are. Both are intent on growing stronger alongside their Pokémon, the only difference between them being their {{pkmn|training}} methods. He says that a Full Battle between them is inevitable, and now is the perfect time for them both to compare each other's strengths and weaknesses. Just then, Olivier arrives in a balloon with a portable scoreboard. Helping him man the scoreboard and make the necessary changes as the match progresses is Team Rocket, once again wearing disguises.

Olivier officially states the rules: the battle will be a Full Battle, six-on-six with substitutions freely allowed on both sides. {{DL|Pokétch|Coin Toss}} is used to decide who gets to pick their Pokémon first, and Ash wins. He sends out Buizel first, and Paul sends out his {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}. The referee begins the match, only for Ash to instantly [[recall]] Buizel, similar to how Paul recalled his first Pokémon during the match against Brandon when he didn't like the type matchup. Ash apologizes to Buizel and promises he will get another chance later, and sends out Gliscor instead. Ash reminds Paul that he [[DP081|encountered Gliscor before]] when it was still a {{p|Gligar}}, but Paul remains silent, choosing not to engage in conversation with his rival.

The battle begins properly as Ash orders Gliscor to use {{m|Sand Attack}}, and Gliscor sends a cloud of sand toward Torterra, clouding its vision. Reggie commends Ash on the smart move, as Brock notes that Ash has seen Torterra in battle before and therefore knows many of its strengths. Paul orders Torterra to use {{m|Giga Drain}}, but the energy-sapping tentacles end up plunging into the ground, missing a now airborne Gliscor completely. Brock and Reggie agree that Paul probably intended for Giga Drain to miss, to try and lull Ash into a false sense of security and let down his guard. Ash has Gliscor use {{m|X-Scissor}} and the {{type|Bug}} move scores a [[Type#Type effectiveness|supereffective]] hit on Torterra, dealing a good amount of [[damage]], but not enough to defeat it. Paul starts to battle directly and orders {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, the most powerful {{type|Grass}} move as well as a risky one. Luckily, Gliscor is fast enough to fly up and avoid the tree roots, and Torterra is left immobilized due to having to [[recharge]]. Ash knows this is his chance and has Gliscor use {{m|Fire Fang}}, followed by X-Scissor. Ash decides to go in for one more hit and has Gliscor go in for a {{m|Steel Wing}}, but Torterra finishes recharging and is commanded by Paul to use {{m|Crunch}}. Although Steel Wing hits, Torterra also manages to Crunch down hard on Gliscor's tail, trapping it and leaving it vulnerable to Torterra's Giga Drain. Reggie and Brock realized this was part of Paul's strategy; Paul allowed Torterra to be immobilized so Ash would go in close range. Torterra is still sapping Gliscor's energy, so Ash has it use Fire Fang on the energy tentacles, which brings the Giga Drain to a halt and sets Gliscor free. But despite this, Torterra's attacks have caused Gliscor noticeable damage, so Ash decides to recall it.

Dawn is very nervous just watching the match, and Ash notices that Paul is keeping Torterra in the battle despite how much damage it's taken, so he sends out Staraptor as his third Pokémon. Reggie realizes that Staraptor is the {{p|Staravia}} [[DP066|he battled]] back when Ash was in [[Veilstone City]], and Dawn tells him that Staraptor defeated [[Paul's Honchkrow]] in a [[PokéRinger]] competition [[DP118|not too long ago]], which impresses Reggie. Ash has Staraptor begin with {{m|Brave Bird}}, and Staraptor goes in for a direct hit. However, Paul has Torterra use {{m|Stone Edge}}, which stops Staraptor dead in its tracks and sends it plummeting to the ground. This makes everyone realize why Paul left Torterra in; he knew Ash would switch to Staraptor and go in for a close-range attack, making the {{pkmn|category|Predator Pokémon}} vulnerable to Torterra's supereffective Stone Edge. Now that Torterra has done its job, Paul recalls it. Reggie asks Brock and Dawn if Ash came up with any kind of strategy against Paul or if he switched any of the Pokémon in his [[party]]. Dawn tells Reggie that Ash planned on using his usual six from the start, while Brock tells him that, with the exception of Pikachu, Ash acquired all of his Pokémon in [[Sinnoh]]. Reggie realizes that since Paul has battled Ash several times and knows what Pokémon he has, he based his team on that information.

Paul's second Pokémon is {{p|Weavile}}, and after making sure Staraptor is okay to continue battling, Ash has him go in for a {{m|Quick Attack}}. Staraptor gets the hit in, and Paul has Weavile use {{m|Swords Dance}}. Dawn asks what Swords Dance does, and Reggie explains that it increases the user's {{DL|Stat|attack}} power. Ash calls for an {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and Paul counters this by ordering {{m|Blizzard}}. The {{type|Ice}} move hits Staraptor and neutralizes its attempt to use Aerial Ace, and Paul follows this up by having Weavile use {{m|Metal Claw}}. As Staraptor flies in, Weavile jumps onto his back, shocking everyone. Weavile scratches Staraptor's back with Metal Claw and jumps off as the Predator Pokémon crashes to the ground. Paul orders Weavile to go after Staraptor with another Metal Claw attack, and Ash has Staraptor use {{m|Close Combat}} in response. Staraptor and Weavile trade blows, but the exchange turns in Staraptor's favor and Weavile takes a lot of damage. Paul orders a Blizzard while Ash calls for Brave Bird, and Staraptor endures the Blizzard and lands a direct hit with Brave Bird. Staraptor suffers from the [[recoil]], but Weavile comes out of the exchange far worse and falls on the ground [[fainting|unable to battle]]. Olivier rules Weavile out of the battle, and Ash, now with the advantage, commends a battered Staraptor on a fantastic performance but knows better than to get too confident over this win. Ash also knows that Staraptor took significant damage, and recalls it for some rest.

Paul's third Pokémon is Electabuzz, to which Ash responds by sending out Grotle. Ash wonders what Paul is planning with an {{t|Electric}} type, and has Grotle start with {{m|Energy Ball}}. Paul has Electabuzz use {{m|Light Screen}}, causing the Energy Ball to not even faze it. Brock explains to Dawn that Light Screen helps to defend against [[Special move|special attacks]] like Energy Ball, cutting down their power by half. Now that Light Screen is set up, Paul substitutes Electabuzz with Honchkrow, who has a much better type matchup against Grotle. Brock tells Reggie that Grotle [[DP100|battled]] Honchkrow before, and it was that battle that caused {{p|Turtwig}} to [[Evolution|evolve]]. Grotle is determined to defeat Honchkrow to make up for the defeat that he suffered after evolving, and Ash decides to leave him in, determined to show Paul and Honchkrow how much Grotle has improved since then. Everyone else knows this is a bad decision on Ash's part due to Grotle's disadvantage against {{t|Flying}} types, especially Paul.

Grotle uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Honchkrow dodges and lands a powerful {{m|Night Slash}}. After Grotle shakes it off, Ash orders him to use Energy Ball. However, to Ash's surprise, Honchkrow is shielded by Electabuzz's earlier Light Screen, making him and Dawn realize that Light Screen can be passed on to other Pokémon. With the type advantage and the Light Screen, Brock realizes that Paul's goal is to overwhelm Ash, as Honchkrow is ordered to surround Grotle with a {{m|Haze}}. Normally, when Paul battles, it's to polish up his Pokémon's moves or to increase their power, but his motive during this battle is much different; this time, he's going straight for the win. Reggie explains that Paul has worked out Ash's battle style and is accordingly responding to it in order to keep the pressure on Ash. Grotle unsuccessfully tries to use Razor Leaf again, and Honchkrow comes out of the Haze and lands another Night Slash. Ash sees that Grotle is exhausted by now, so he has him use {{m|Synthesis}}. As Grotle regains his energy, Paul takes advantage of his vulnerable state and has Honchkrow use {{m|Sky Attack}}. Honchkrow begins glowing and flies straight for Grotle, and Dawn gets worried because Grotle hasn't finished recovering yet. Ash has Grotle use {{m|Rock Climb}} to try and counter, but before the Grove Pokémon can execute the move, Honchkrow lands a direct hit and knocks Grotle out. Olivier rules Grotle unable to battle, and Ash recalls him, moments before Paul recalls Honchkrow. Reggie, noting Ash's poor judgment, points out that using a {{cat|Status moves that heal the user immediately|healing move}} such as Synthesis has the disadvantage of leaving a Pokémon open to attack, and a Trainer should make note of the opponent's condition before using such a move, or be an easy target. Brock concurs, knowing that Ash wanted Grotle to defeat Honchkrow so badly that it clouded his judgment.

Both Trainers must choose new Pokémon, and Pikachu lets Ash know he's ready to go up next. Ash can see his partner is determined to help defeat Paul and sends him into the battle. Paul sends in a Pokémon that surprises everyone: {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}, evolved from his {{p|Magmar}}. With one of his Pokémon down, and feeling the pressure piling on, Ash prepares to take on Magmortar.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} reach [[Lake Acuity]].
* Ash and [[Paul]] begin their [[Full Battle]].
* Paul's {{p|Magmar}} is revealed to have evolved into a {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Olivier]]

====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Magmortar}} ({{OP|Paul|Magmortar}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Paul]]
* {{an|Cynthia}} (flashback)
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Olivier]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}})
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}})
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}})
* {{p|Magmortar}} ({{OP|Paul|Magmortar}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})

==Trivia==
[[File:Team Rocket disguise DP131.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket's disguises]]
* Music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' is used as background music.
* This is the first time {{AP|Pikachu}} was chosen to battle [[Paul]] since ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''
** This is also the first time when [[Paul's Electabuzz]] uses a new [[move]] since its debut in ''When Pokémon Worlds Collide!''
* The [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] used by {{TRT}} in this episode are the same that were used in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'', which first aired in Japan exactly eleven years before the debut Japanese airing of this episode.
* When {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} arrive at [[Lake Acuity]], there is no snow by the lake despite it being surrounded by snow in the {{pkmn|games}} and in {{an|May}} and [[Zoey]]'s flashbacks in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]''.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is based on the saying "Pedal to the metal" and the word "mettle", meaning 'spirit' or 'quality of temperament'.
* Brock directly mentions that {{m|Light Screen}} cuts the damage caused by [[special move|special attack]]s in half, as well as remarking that {{m|Energy Ball}} is a special attack, making this the first time that the term special attack has been used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* {{wp|Cartoon Network}}'s standard-definition feed starts to become inconsistent in how the animated series is aired, switching between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios before consistently being shown in 4:3 [[DP135|four episodes later]] for 14 weeks; Cartoon Network later stopped their cropping practices during the week prior to the initial dub airing of ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', allowing the 16:9 letterbox presentation. Due to the opening credits now being formatted with the 16:9 aspect ratio in mind, the names in the opening credits are now cut off when Cartoon Network chooses to show the show in 4:3 in standard definition.
** However, if one watched the episode on Cartoon Network's high-definition feed or on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network Video}}, the episode always airs in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
** Also, from this episode until ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', if one watched an episode on Cartoon Network's high-definition feed, the first part of the episode (until the episode's [[title card]] appeared) would be shown in a 3:2 aspect ratio.
* {{TRT}} uses a [[Team Rocket motto variations#Pedal to the Mettle!|variation]] of their {{motto}} in this episode. They also do not [[Blasting off|blast off]] in this episode.
* Ash narrates the preview for the [[DP132|next episode]].

===Errors===
[[File:DP131 error.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard error displaying the incorrect Pokémon]]
* When Ash arrives at the [[Pokémon Center]], [[Nurse Joy]] tells him she is looking after Paul's Pokémon. However, when Paul is seen, without him having had any chance to collect his Pokémon, Paul has his team already.
* Ash says that {{type|Water}} moves will not work very much on Torterra. However, Torterra is half-{{t|Ground}} type, meaning he would take normal damage.
* In the dub, Brock mentions that Ash has battled [[Paul's Torterra]] several times before, though this is untrue. In the many times Ash has faced Paul, Paul has never used Torterra against him.
* When {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}} hits {{AP|Grotle}} with {{m|Sky Attack}}, the scoreboard does not show Honchkrow at all, and shows Electabuzz being sent out. Seconds later, when the scoreboard is being updated with Grotle's KO, Honchkrow is seen.
* When Paul sends out his {{p|Magmortar}}, the scene shows that it stands a few feet away from Pikachu. However, when the camera switches to the battle from a distance, just as the episode is about to end, the space between the two Pokémon has widened so that Dawn, Brock, [[Reggie]], Team Rocket, and the [[Battle judge|referee]] can be seen in the middle of the battle.
* At the end of the episode, when the camera is slowly zooming out while Pikachu and Magmortar are on the field, Grotle's icon on the scoreboard represents that he has been substituted, although he had already been defeated by this point.

===Dub edits===
* In the original Japanese version, Reggie describes Ash and Paul as two sides of the same coin when discussing the differences between their training styles. In the English dub, he simply states that they are completely different in some ways but alike in others. This creates an error when {{an|Brock}} recalls Reggie using this phrase in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'', even though he did not do this in the dub.
* In the {{pmin|France|French}} dub, before {{AP|Staraptor}} uses {{m|Close Combat}}, {{Ash}} warns him that {{p|Weavile}} is going after him, but doesn’t actually command him to use Close Combat, meaning Staraptor just uses the move on his own volition.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKyMfRdXMdM&pp=ygUHZGltb3JldA%3D%3D&t=1m05s</ref>

==In other languages==
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|es_eu={{tt|¡Poniendo al Límite!|Putting the Limit!}}
|cs={{tt|Velký zápas začíná|Grand battle begins}}
|da={{tt|Hårdt mod hårdt!|Fight fire with fire!}}
|de={{tt|Mit Eifer und Mut wird alles gut!|With zeal and courage, everything will be fine!}}
|nl={{tt|Op naar de vuurproef!|Towards the Fire Trial!}}
|fi={{tt|Mestarien mittelö!|The match of the masters!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Rencontre au sommet !|Encounter at the Summit !}}
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|no={{tt|Den store styrkeprøven!|The great test of strength!}}
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|pt_br={{tt|Ralar Pra Ganhar!|Work Hard to Win!}}
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|sv={{tt|Full fart framåt!|Full speed ahead!}}
|ro={{tt|Arată ce Poți|Show What You Can}}
|ru={{tt|Продуманная стратегия!|A thought-out strategy!}}
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'''Home is Where the Start Is!''' (Japanese: '''旅の終わり、そして旅の始まり！''' ''End of a Journey, and Then the Start of a Journey!'') is the 192nd and final episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 466th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 14, 2006 and in the United States on March 3, 2007.

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==Blurb==

The smoke finally clears at the Terracotta Town Pokémon Contest, and the winner is revealed—it is a tie between May and Ash. Both are declared the winner with only one prize medal between the two, so Sceptile cuts it neatly in half. That night, during dinner, May announces her intention to go to Johto and compete in Pokémon Contests. She doesn't want Max to come, though, because she'd depend on her brother too much. Max is sad, but Ash cheers him up by promising to battle some day.

Max and May board a ship headed to Hoenn and wave goodbye until the ship is out of view. Ash and Brock also separate, with Ash rushing home to eat. Team Rocket watches the two boys, but they are too demoralized to do anything. They psych themselves up just in time to catch an Electivire in a net. Ash runs over to help the Electric-type Pokémon, but Gary shows up and orders it to escape with Iron Tail. Gary sends the thieves blasting off, and though Ash wants to battle, Gary would just rather go back to Professor Oak's lab. Ash then heads home.

Back at the Ketchum household no one is there to greet Ash, so he goes to Oak's lab instead. It seems quiet there, until everyone jumps out to surprise him. Ash gives his Battle Frontier symbols to his mom Delia to keep, and challenges Gary to a battle. Outside, Electivire and Pikachu face off with similar move sets, until Electivire manages to knock out Pikachu with a Protect and Thunder Punch combo. Gary then leaves, returning to Sinnoh. Ash decides he wants to go to Sinnoh as well. That night, Delia makes Ash some new clothes, and the next morning he leaves with just Pikachu at his side. However, Ash's Aipom sneaks on board the boat to Sinnoh and meets up with him. Unknown to any of them, Team Rocket has stowed away as well.

==Plot==
As the smoke clears, both {{Ash}} and {{an|May}} are left with the same amount of points, and the match is a tie. They are both happy about this and the crowd gives them a huge cheer, as Ash and May meet in the center of the field and shake hands. [[Nurse Joy]] presents the {{DL|Ribbon|Terracotta Medal}} to Ash and May; however, there is only one medal because she was not expecting the tie. Ash and May have an idea: May grabs the Medal, throws it in the air, and Ash orders Sceptile to use {{m|Leaf Blade}} slicing the Medal in half so that both of them can share it.

Later that evening, Ash, May, [[Max]], {{an|Brock}}, and all of their Pokémon are sitting around a bench having some hard-earned dinner. Brock places his freshly cooked stew on the bench; May however seems somewhat distant. She announces that she is leaving to go to [[Johto]] alone to compete in the Pokémon Contests there, meaning Max will also have to leave and return to his parents in [[Petalburg City]]. She explains that she has had a great time traveling through [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] with Brock and Ash but she has been thinking about going off to Johto for a while now and the fact that they are finished in Kanto is perfect for her and Max to leave.

Max is very upset, getting up and walking off, ignoring May's calls. Ash gets up and pursues Max and Pikachu follows too. Max sits on a swing over the other side of the park, Ash follows close behind and starts to offer comforting words to Max. He knows Max is upset that he will be missing his friends and Max explains that when he was watching Ash and May battle in the Contest he wanted so much to be doing it too; all he wants to do is grow up quick so he can be a Trainer too and get to do all the things they do. Ash says once Max becomes a {{pkmn|Trainer}} he promises to challenge him to a battle which brightens Max up and he jumps to his feet to acknowledge Ash. Suddenly from the distance, a large horn goes off; the boat which Max and May are supposed to be leaving on is due to depart in five minutes. Ash and {{ashfr}} run off down the lane to the harbor and luckily make it in time. Max, May, and her Pokémon all wave goodbye to Ash, Brock and their Pokémon as they sail off into the sunset.

The next morning Ash and Brock come to their crossroads, they look at the sign together, [[Pewter City]] off in one direction, leading to [[Pewter Gym|Brock's home]] at the [[Gym]], and [[Pallet Town]] off in the opposite direction where {{Delia|Ash's family}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} reside. Except there's one last thing on Ash's mind, his stomach. Ash is hungry already, but as soon as he gets over this he runs off home, while Brock goes his own way. Overhead {{TRT}}'s {{DL|Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth Balloon}} is floating by, [[James]] and {{MTR}} have a very unhappy look on their face, they are starting to doubt themselves but [[Jessie]] puts them back on the right track by offering a few words of wisdom. Suddenly out of nowhere sparks of electricity fly into the sky, Team Rocket get out their goggles and spot the Pokémon. At first they think it is Pikachu but on a closer inspection recognize it as an {{p|Electivire}}. Electivire uses {{m|Thunder Shock}} to knock an apple down from the tree and begins to eat it. Team Rocket poke up from behind a bush and Meowth fires a net from the launcher and grabs Electivire. It struggles under the net as Team Rocket start to pull it in. It fires out wild {{t|Electric}} attacks which Ash sees from the other side of the trees and runs to try help.

Team Rocket finish pulling in Electivire but then a voice comes from atop the ridge and tells them to let go of the Pokémon they have got in the net and the person jumps down from atop the ridge and reveals himself. Much to Team Rocket's shock, the owner of the voice happens to be {{Gary}}. Gary orders {{TP|Gary|Electivire}} to use Iron Tail, which it does and breaks free from the net. Team Rocket is furious and jumps to try and grab Electivire but Gary orders a {{m|Thunder Punch}} which scores a direct hit and knocks Team Rocket away. Once Team Rocket is gone, Ash tries to use his [[Pokédex]] to get some information on Electivire but there is no data available.

Gary explains that Electivire is a newly discovered Pokémon from [[Sinnoh]], which Ash gets excited about. Ash challenges him to a battle, but Gary says no and just walks off.

Later on, Ash arrives home and calls for his mother at his house, but neither she nor [[Mimey]] are around. He runs over to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] but he cannot find {{Tracey}} or Oak anywhere. He thinks this is really strange and starts to wander around the rooms. When he gets to the sitting room, all of a sudden Tracey and Mimey jump up from behind a sofa and set off some party poppers welcoming Ash home, while Oak, Gary and Delia come from the door on the other side of the room. Ash presents his mother with the plaque with all the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} Symbols on and after the pleasantries, re-challenges Gary to the battle and he accepts.

Outside the lab Ash and Gary are lined up ready to battle, Tracey is refereeing while Delia and Oak watch from the sidelines. Gary sends out Electivire and Ash sends out Pikachu, Pikachu starts with a Thunderbolt while Electivire counters with another Thunderbolt. Pikachu tries a {{m|Quick Attack}} but Electivire uses its tail to jump into the air out of the way and uses Iron Tail, which Pikachu counters with its own Iron Tail attack. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt again but Electivire jumps out of the way yet again. Ash calls Pikachu to use {{m|Volt Tackle}} on Electivire but Electivire uses {{m|Protect}} and then finishes Pikachu off with a powerful Thunder Punch. Gary and Electivire are the winners.

Gary walks over to Ash and starts to talk to him, saying that he may have won the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} but he should not take it for granted. Gary announces that he is going to go to Sinnoh to {{pkmn|training|train}} his Pokémon and learn more about Pokémon. Tracey and Oak support this decision and back up Gary, offering him some words of advice. Gary looks over to Ash, turns his back on him and wanders off into the distance. Ash sits there and starts to talk to himself about Sinnoh and the newly discovered Pokémon. Delia watches on and senses the change in his heart. Ash stands up and announces his move to go to Sinnoh. As night time comes Delia is upstairs with a sparkle in her eye. She is sewing together fabric while talking of Ash.

Morning comes and outside Ash has lined up all {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|the Pokémon he has traveled with in Hoenn and the Battle Frontier}}: {{AP|Sceptile}}, {{AP|Donphan}}, {{AP|Corphish}}, {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Aipom}}. He says goodbye to Professor Oak, Tracey, and all his Pokémon, but before he goes Professor Oak hands over to him a newly updated Pokédex with all the Sinnoh information on it. Ash turns around and runs off down the lane, but Aipom looks very sad compared to the rest of Ash's Pokémon.

A boat sails down across the screen, on board Ash and Pikachu are looking out to the sea and towards Sinnoh. The wind is blowing strongly, knocking [[Ash's hat]] off and heading to a staircase but suddenly stops. Ash is shocked to find Aipom, who grabbed Ash's hat, has followed him. Aipom returns the hat to Ash, who allows her to join his Sinnoh team. On the side of the boat, Team Rocket is hanging on for their lives, determined to follow Ash and Pikachu anywhere so that they can steal the latter and give him to the boss. Then, they get washed up by a wave as the boat sails off into the distance to Sinnoh where Ash's newest adventures await.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash May Terracotta Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|Ash and May holding the Terracotta Medal]]
* {{Ash}} and {{an|May}} tie in the final round of the unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}} and decide to split the {{DL|Ribbon|Terracotta Medal}} in half.
* May announces her decision to go to the [[Johto]] [[region]] alone.
* May and [[Max]] return to [[Petalburg City]], while {{an|Brock}} returns to [[Pewter City]].
* Ash encounters {{Gary}}, who is revealed to have obtained an {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}.
* Ash returns to [[Pallet Town]] and challenges Gary to a battle, but loses.
* Gary returns to [[Sinnoh]] to continue his research.
* Ash receives a new [[Pokédex]] from {{an|Professor Oak}}.
* Ash decides to go to Sinnoh, leaving behind {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|all his Pokémon}} except {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* [[Ash's Aipom]] stows away on the ship Ash and Pikachu are riding, with Ash deciding to let her rejoin his [[party]].
{{animeevents|AG}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Electivire}} ({{OP|Gary|Electivire}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{Gary}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* Announcer
* Audience

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{OP|Ash|Donphan}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Ash|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Blaziken}} ({{OP|May|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|May|Eevee}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Marshtomp}} ({{OP|Brock|Marshtomp}})
* {{p|Bonsly}} ({{OP|Brock|Bonsly}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Electivire}} ({{OP|Gary|Electivire}}; debut)

==Trivia==
* This is the season finale of [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]].

* An instrumental version of [[A Small Thing]] from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', [[Face Forward Team Rocket!]], and an alternate cut of [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master 2001]] are used as background music.
* This is the last episode to air in Japan before the earliest release of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|May}} being declared winners of the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}} is only possible because the event is not sanctioned by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]]. As established in ''[[AG175|Going for Choke!]]'', [[Contest Battle]]s ending in a tie go into {{wp|Sudden death (sport)|sudden-death overtime}}, lasting until a winner is decided.
** To date, this is also the only time Ash has won a Contest.
* As in [[EP274|the final episode]] of the [[original series|previous series]], the usual ''To be continued'' is omitted and replaced with ''Next time... A new beginning!''.
* {{an|Dawn}} narrates the preview for [[DP001|the next episode]].
* This is the final episode, until ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', to be played at 24 frames per second. The following three [[series]] play at 30 frames per second.
* This is the first time [[Sarah Natochenny]] voices {{Delia}}, and the only episode where [[Craig Blair]] voices {{Tracey}}.
* This episode marks [[Max]]'s last speaking appearance.
** This would also mark {{Tracey}}'s last speaking appearance until ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', 766 episodes later.
* This is {{Gary}}'s only physical appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''.
* The English name of [[Sandgem Town]] was first revealed through the airing of this episode.
* This episode's title is a pun on the saying "home is where the heart is".
* Meowth [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] when James asks upon blasting off if {{TRT}} will ever learn; Meowth responds that they'll find out [[S10|next season]].
* The overall episode number is the same as the debuting Pokémon {{p|Electivire}}'s Pokédex number: 466.
* Ash's [[Pokédex]] does not recognize Electivire, although it previously recognized two other [[Generation IV]] Pokémon: {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Bonsly}}, and May's Pokédex recognized {{p|Weavile}} and {{p|Chatot}}.
* Electivire's method of using its tails to propel itself into the air is similar to the strategy used by [[Ash's Bayleef]] and Gary's {{p|Nidoqueen}} in ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]''.
* This marks the only debut of a Generation IV Pokémon outside of a {{pkmn|movie}} prior to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

===Errors===
* At the beginning of the episode, Ash and May's points are less than the [[AG191|previous episode]].
* In several scenes, the black spot on Electivire's face is missing.
* In one scene, Electivire's fingers are white instead of black.
* When Gary calls Electivire to blast {{TRT}} off with {{m|Thunder Punch}}, Gary's eyes are incorrectly colored light-blue.
* In one scene, when Ash is talking to Gary, a close up is shown of Gary being outside, when he was inside.
* When Electivire uses {{m|Iron Tail}} during his battle with Ash, its tail is yellow for a second before it glows.
* When the camera pans across {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} while they are eating, {{AP|Sceptile}}'s lower jaw is colored green instead of red.
* When [[Max]] walks away from the table, the swings are missing.

<gallery>
AG192 error 2.png|Electivire's miscolored fingers
AG192 error 4.png|Gary's miscolored eye
AG192 error 3.png|Electivire's miscolored tail
AG192 error.png|Electivire's missing spot
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* When Ash is on the ship en route to [[Sinnoh]], he refers to it as Sinnoh ''Island'', instead of calling it a [[region]]. This may be due to the fact that, like [[Hoenn]], it is not visibly connected to any of the other regions he visited.
* In the original Japanese version, after capturing Electivire in a net, [[James]] wonders if {{an|Giovanni}} has ever seen the new Pokémon before. In the English dub, he is simply looking forward to seeing Giovanni's reaction to their successful capture.

==In other languages==
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|it={{tt|La decisione di Vera|May's decision}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡El hogar es donde está la batalla!|Home is where the battle is!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El hogar es el punto de partida!|Home is the starting point!}}
|sv={{tt|Slutet är början på något nytt!|The end is the beginning of something new!}}
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'''Pace - The Final Frontier!''' (Japanese: '''決戦！VSレジアイス！！''' ''Deciding Match! VS Regice!!'') is the 190th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 464th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 31, 2006 and in the United States on February 17, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

With Charizard out of the battle for his rematch against Pyramid King Brandon, Ash calls out Bulbasaur. Dusclops performs Mean Look again, while Bulbasaur wraps the Ghost-type with Leech Seed. The two Pokémon are evenly matched, but Bulbasaur takes a beating from the Fire-type move Will-O-Wisp and is affected by Confuse Ray, which causes it to use Vine Whip on itself. Because Leech Seed is taking energy from Dusclops and giving it to Bulbasaur, the Grass-type manages to stay in the fight, using SolarBeam to knock Dusclops out.

Brandon sends out Ninjask next, while Ash sends out Squirtle. The two move quickly, and are perfectly matched until Ninjask blinds Squirtle with Sand-Attack. Squirtle listens for its opponent, and eventually recovers by clearing out its eyes with Hydro Pump. Squirtle strikes with Skull Bash, knocking out Ninjask. Brandon then calls out Solrock. Squirtle stays in the battle, but eventually Solrock takes it down with SolarBeam, a Grass-type move.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is sneaking into the Battle Pyramid, but they are caught and blasted away by Regirock and Registeel. In battle, Ash sends Bulbasaur back out, who does a good job of dodging. Eventually Solrock and Bulbasaur face off with their SolarBeam attacks, resulting in a double KO. Ash and Brandon send out their final Pokémon, Pikachu and Brandon's new Regice. Regice's attacks quickly ice up the field, making it hard for Pikachu to keep steady. Pikachu still makes an impact with Thunderbolt and Iron Tail, but Regice traps Pikachu and then uses Rest to heal up. Regice hits Pikachu with Ice Beam, freezing it in a block of ice, and the Electric-type is almost defeated, but Pikachu breaks out with Thunderbolt and strikes back with Iron Tail. Regice attempts to trap Pikachu and use Rest again, but Pikachu breaks down and charges with Volt Tackle, knocking out Regice.

Ash is awarded the Brave Symbol, making him a Master of the Battle Frontier and entering him into the Hall of Fame. Scott offers Ash a Frontier Brain position, but he turns it down in favor of more traveling. Squirtle, Charizard, and Bulbasaur all return to their homes.

==Plot==
Just after [[AG189|the start]] of {{Ash}}'s [[rematch]] against {{an|Brandon|Pyramid King Brandon}}, the former sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to take the place of his recently defeated {{AP|Charizard}}. Dusclops fires a {{m|Shadow Punch}}, and Bulbasaur takes it. Bulbasaur's {{m|Razor Leaf}} flurry hits home, and Dusclops responds with {{m|Mean Look}}, [[Escape prevention|preventing Bulbasaur from leaving the battle]]. Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}} misses and it takes another Shadow Punch, sending Bulbasaur flying. Bulbasaur fires a {{m|Leech Seed}}, which sprouts vines that wrap around Dusclops and [[Seeding|saps its energy]]. Dusclops uses {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}, but Razor Leaf negates it. Ash calls for a {{m|Solar Beam}}, but Dusclops fires a {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{status|confusion|confusing}} Bulbasaur and causing its Solar Beam to fire towards the roof, catching {{TRT}} and sending them blasting off.

Bulbasaur takes another Will-O-Wisp, and tries to use Vine Whip, but the vines are out of its control and begin whipping Bulbasaur itself. Another Will-O-Wisp sends Bulbasaur flying, and Ash catches it. The vines attacks itself and Ash. Ash calls out to Bulbasaur, and Bulbasaur snaps out of its confusion. With Bulbasaur no longer confused, Ash orders Bulbasaur to try Solar Beam again. While Bulbasaur is charging the attack, Dusclops tries to defeat it by firing Will-O-Wisp, but this time Bulbasaur dodges and fires the Solar Beam, [[Fainting|knocking Dusclops out]].

Brandon summons {{p|Ninjask}}, and Ash swaps for {{AP|Squirtle}}. Ninjask uses {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} repels the attack. Brandon has Ninjask use {{m|Sandstorm}} to send Squirtle flying before using {{m|Double Team}} to surround it. Squirtle fires {{m|Water Gun}} at all of them, revealing Ninjask. The {{pkmn|category|Ninja Pokémon}} dodges Water Gun and strikes with Aerial Ace. Ninjask uses Sandstorm, but Squirtle's {{m|Hydro Pump}} neutralizes it. Ninjask uses {{m|Sand Attack}} to blind Squirtle and goes for another Aerial Ace attack, with Squirtle unable to see or evade. Ash tells Squirtle to listen for it and the Tiny Turtle Pokémon dodges and uses Hydro Pump, but the attack goes high. Ninjask executes another Aerial Ace attack, but the water from Squirtle's Hydro Pump attack comes down and clears Squirtle's eyes, allowing it to counter with {{m|Skull Bash}} and knock out Ninjask.

Brandon sends out {{p|Solrock}}. Squirtle uses Hydro Pump, but Solrock's {{m|Psywave}} pushes it back. {{m|Confusion}} stops Skull Bash and sends Squirtle back. Solrock fires {{m|Shadow Ball}} but Squirtle uses Hydro Pump against the wall to dodge. Squirtle attempts a Rapid Spin, but Solrock dodges. Squirtle crashes into the wall and takes Solrock's Solar Beam, an attack which takes out Squirtle.

Ash sends Bulbasaur back out. Solrock uses Psywave, but Bulbasaur dodges and fires a Razor Leaf attack. Solrock uses Confusion to stop the attack, and sends the leaves back at Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur charges with Vine Whip, but Solrock uses Confusion again to sends Bulbasaur flying, but it bounces off the wall. Solrock fires Shadow Ball, but Bulbasaur dodges. It fires Leech Seed, hitting Solrock and begins sapping away its energy. Solrock fires another Psywave, hitting Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur fires Solar Beam, which Solrock matches with its own. Both attacks collide, and the force causes a double knockout.

Underneath, Team Rocket digs into the chamber where {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Regirock}} and {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Registeel}} are kept. They use {{m|Lock-On}} to target Team Rocket, before firing dual {{m|Hyper Beam}}s that send Team Rocket blasting off again.

Ash and Brandon send out their final Pokémon, with Ash sending {{AP|Pikachu}} out, and Brandon calling upon {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Regice}}. Scott realizes that this must be the Pokémon that Brandon had discovered earlier. Pikachu fires off a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which Regice endures easily. Regice uses {{m|Blizzard}}, which Pikachu takes head-on. Pikachu attacks with {{m|Iron Tail}}, with Regice countering with {{m|Ice Beam}} that Pikachu dodges. However, the attack freezes one half of the field and negates the attack. Pikachu uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Regice negates it with another Ice Beam, which freezes the other half of the field. With the entire field covered in ice, Regice can move quicker, but Pikachu ends up slipping. Regice attempts to use {{m|Focus Punch}}, but Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to {{status|Paralysis|paralyze}} Regice, and then strikes the Iceberg Pokémon with Iron Tail. Regice uses Ice Beam to freeze the stadium more, creating a tomb of ice pillars that trap Pikachu.

With Pikachu immobilized, Regice uses {{m|Rest}}, fully restoring its stamina and curing it of its paralysis. Pikachu uses Iron Tail to free himself and races towards Regice, but it wakes up and fires Ice Beam, this time making a direct hit and {{status|Freeze|freezing}} Pikachu in an ice pillar. Ash orders Thunderbolt, but Pikachu seems unable to. The referee begins to declare Pikachu unable to battle, but Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to shatter the ice and paralyze Regice again. Regice fires another Focus Punch to send Pikachu bouncing across the ice field. Ash manages to get Pikachu to hit Regice with Iron Tail twice in a row due to the ice. Regice uses Ice Beam to trap Pikachu in another icy tomb before using Rest again. Pikachu frees himself with Iron Tail and starts charging forward with {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Regice wakes up and uses Ice Beam to try to freeze him again, but Pikachu dodges and hits Regice before it can launch another attack, knocking it out and making Ash the winner. Brandon gives Ash the [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]] as his reward, completing Ash's {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} quest.

Later, [[Scott]] hands Ash a plaque with all seven Symbols on it, acknowledging his position in the [[Hall of Fame]], and offers Ash a [[Frontier Brain]] position. Ash declines, stating that he wants to travel more, but Scott tells him that should he change his mind, the offer will always be open to him. Brandon tells Ash that he hopes to battle him again someday, a sentiment Ash gladly returns. Soon the [[Battle Pyramid]] takes off, as [[Professor Oak (anime)|Professor Oak]] takes Bulbasaur back to his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] knowing he'll soon be needed to stop quarrels among the resident Pokémon there. Officer Jenny heads out with Squirtle to rejoin the [[Squirtle Squad]], as Charizard returns to the [[Charicific Valley]]. Ash bids his Pokémon farewell, knowing that while his Battle Frontier adventure has ended new challenges will soon await him.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Brave Symbol.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Brave Symbol]]
* {{an|Brandon}} is revealed to own a {{p|Ninjask}} and a {{p|Solrock}}, and to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Regice}}, the Pokémon he left to search for [[AG186|earlier]].
* {{Ash}} continues his [[rematch]] against Brandon and wins, earning the [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]] and entering the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} [[Hall of Fame]].
* [[Scott]] offers Ash a position as a [[Frontier Brain]], but Ash turns it down, though the offer remains open.
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]], {{AP|Charizard}}, and {{AP|Squirtle}} return to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], the [[Charicific Valley]], and the [[Squirtle Squad]], respectively.
{{animeevents|AG}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts =====
* {{p|Regice}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Regice|Brandon's]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Brandon}}
* [[Scott]]
* [[Samuel]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Regirock}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Regirock|Brandon's]])
* {{p|Registeel}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Registeel|Brandon's]])
* {{p|Dusclops}} ({{an|Brandon}}'s)
* {{p|Ninjask}} ({{an|Brandon}}'s)
* {{p|Solrock}} ({{an|Brandon}}'s)
* {{p|Regice}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Regice|Brandon's]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Meganium}} ([[Vincent's Meganium|Jackson's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Arbok}} (flashback)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} (flashback)
* {{p|Zangoose}} (flashback)
* {{p|Seviper}} (flashback)
* {{p|Metagross}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* Background music from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', as well as the TV cut of {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}}, is used here.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|May}} narrate the preview for [[AG191|the next episode]].
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the famous phrase "Space, the final frontier", which originated from the sci-fi series ''{{wp|Star Trek}}''.
* {{AP|Pikachu}} defeating {{DL|Brandon|legendary giants|Regice}} marks the second time one of Ash's Pokémon defeats a Legendary Pokémon. The first was in ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', with {{AP|Charizard}} defeating {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}.
** Also, both of the Legendary Pokémon beaten in these two episodes were {{type|Ice}} Pokémon that are part of a [[Legendary trio]].
* This is the last episode where a Generation III Pokémon would make its main series debut during the ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' arc of {{aniseries|PTS}}. The remaining four Generation III Pokémon would make their main series debut in later seasons ({{p|Latias}}, {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, and {{p|Jirachi}}).
* This episode marks the last time to date in which Ash has used {{AP|Bulbasaur}} or {{AP|Squirtle}} in an onscreen battle.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite their motto in any form in this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] does not appear in this episode.
* This is the final appearance of [[Scott]].
* This would be the final appearance of Ash's Squirtle, excluding a flashback in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', until ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', 517 episodes later.

===Errors===
* During Ash's flashback with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, Bulbasaur is seen flipping [[Vincent's Meganium]] inside a building while Ash is wearing his ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' clothes, battling a {{p|Zangoose}}, and battling an {{p|Arbok}} with May and [[Max]] in the background. Bulbasaur's only battle against Vincent's Meganium took place outside, when Ash was still wearing his original clothes, while the other two battles never took place.
* When {{p|Solrock}} uses {{m|Confusion}} on Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur was seen using {{m|Vine Whip}}, even though Ash had never commanded Bulbasaur to do so.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, it is said that it is Ash's last chance to win the Battle Frontier. In the original Japanese version, there is no mention of such a thing.

==In other languages==
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2025-11-15T21:40:15Z

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* {{BMGf|4090|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdO7loiXnJc A Ruin with a View]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
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'''A Ruin with a View''' (Japanese: '''古代ポケモンと謎の軍団！''' ''Ancient Pokémon and Mysterious Teams!'') is the second episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 276th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 28, 2002, and in the United States on March 15, 2003 as part of a special preview. It was later broadcast in sequence in the United States on November 8, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Now that Pikachu is feeling better, Ash is ready to head to Oldale Town to sign up for the Hoenn League. May has offered to show Ash the way in exchange for his company to Oldale Town—which is only fair, seeing as Pikachu destroyed May's bike when it was sick! In Oldale Town, May visits her first Pokémon Center and is amazed with all of its services, and by the ancient ruins next door. Things quickly turn sour when Team Magma, a mysterious band of criminals, shut down the electricity at the Pokémon Center and kidnap Professor Alden in order to invade the ruins. With no electricity, all of the Pokémon are in danger—including May's Torchic. It's up to Ash and May to save the day—and in doing so they uncover mysterious, ancient Pokémon.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} prepares to run ahead, while {{an|May}}, a new {{pkmn|Trainer}}, lags behind. He explains that he simply wants to reach [[Oldale Town]] before nightfall. However, May spitefully reminds him that she would get to town faster if her [[bicycle]] wasn't destroyed, so Ash agrees to walk beside her. As the pair continue to walk along {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, May asks why Ash doesn't keep {{AP|Pikachu}} in a [[Poké Ball]]. Ash simply says it is because Pikachu is his best friend and likes being out of its Ball. May says her {{TP|May|Torchic}} doesn't seem to mind being in it's Poké Ball, before commenting on the fact that she doesn't know much about it yet. Ash suggests looking it up in her [[Pokédex]]. As May reads Torchic's Pokédex entry, she is quickly enchanted by an adorable {{p|Azurill}} further down the road. May wants to catch it, so she tries just tossing a Poké Ball, but Azurill breaks free. May doesn't know what's going on, but Ash explains that she needs to {{pkmn|battle}} the Azurill to wear it down before she can catch it.

May sends out her Torchic to battle. While thinking about Torchic's attacks, Azurill bounces away with Torchic chasing after it. Azurill manages to get Torchic to run into a tree, and May goes over to see if it's alright. The Azurill still wants to fight, and Torchic gives chase again, but this time it ends up slamming into a rock. May gives Torchic a small scolding for its rashness, before Ash reminds her about the Azurill. May orders a {{m|Peck}} attack, but Azurill dodges, leaving Torchic pecking at a tree. May says to Torchic that it missed, so Torchic finds and chases the {{type|Normal}} Pokémon. Finally, Azurill makes Torchic slam into a rock. Torchic is down, but not out, and manages to chase the Azurill into some bushes. Torchic fires an {{m|Ember}} attack, only to realize that Azurill is now accompanied by an {{p|Azumarill}} and {{p|Marill}}. They all simultaneously spray {{m|Water Gun}} at Torchic, [[Fainting|knocking it out]] in one shot. Ash scares the trio off back into the water by having Pikachu land a {{m|Thunderbolt}} near them.

May feels absolutely useless as she cradles her injured Torchic. Though Ash reassures her that a visit to the [[Pokémon Center]] will help it heal up. While they run the rest of the route, May hopes that her Torchic will make it. Along the way they come across a ruin on top of a hill, where they meet [[Professor Alden]], an archaeologist who explains that these are the [[Oldale Ruins]]. Ash asks if he knows the way to the nearest Pokémon Center, and Professor Alden points them to Oldale Town, just over the hill. The two thank him and head on down. At the Pokémon Center, May gives Torchic to [[Nurse Joy]] and hopes for the best. After a quick examination, Joy says Torchic is fine, but it'll need to rest overnight. Afterwards, Ash decides to make a call to {{an|Professor Oak}} to update him on his latest ventures. During the conversation though, May butts in, after all, it is the famous Professor Oak. After the phone call, May pressures Ash to show her around the Pokémon Center. Ash first shows her the rooms that they get to stay in, then the Trainer lobby. Ash overhears a conversation about the new [[Petalburg City]] [[Gym Leader]] and he wants to know who the Gym Leader is. May snaps at Ash, then says that she's hungry and wants to go to the restaurant.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} make a call to {{an|Giovanni}}. They tell him that they're in [[Hoenn]] and still hunting Pikachu. Giovanni is keen to learn of their progress, but [[Jessie]] and the others ask for a cash advance only to get a resounding no. However, Giovanni instead gives them a task; Team Rocket has no presence in the Hoenn region, so he orders them to set up a branch and begin operations. The trio is left speechless and celebrate that they've received a promotion. After Giovanni hangs up, he tells {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} of his true aim, hoping that the expendable trio will help him to learn more about [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]].

Later Ash and May sit down for their dinners. May takes one bite and she is quickly impressed by the food quality. Professor Alden approaches the pair, happy to see that they reached town okay. He sits down to join their dinner table conversation. Afterwards, Alden escorts Ash and May to his research office inside the Center. He informs them that the Oldale Ruins contain a secret chamber, said to be the bridge between the modern era and the ancient Pokémon world. Ash is curious about the ancient Pokémon. Professor Alden explains that he isn't talking about [[Fossil]] Pokémon, but rather living examples that haven't changed for millennia. Alden shows the pair an ancient tablet, and he explains that it details how to enter the ruins site, but states that they'll need to wait a bit longer, because it requires four keys that haven't been found yet. Outside, a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}} watches with heat-sensing goggles and affirms that she has sighted Professor Alden. The leading member gives the go-ahead, so the Team Magma grunts move into position. Back inside, the electricity goes out all of a sudden and then a few Team Magma members with their {{p|Houndoom}} confront Alden. Joy walks by going into the room, but she gets caught from behind by another Magma member. One of the grunts says that they need access to the ruins, and if Professor Alden doesn't comply, they'll do something to the others. The Professor has no choice but to give in. Team Rocket, on the other hand, resurfaces from their tunnel, but they find themselves still outside and soon surrounded by Team Magma. Jessie and [[James]] order out their Pokémon to attack. However, Team Magma's Houndoom use {{m|Roar}}, sending the Pokémon back into their Poké Balls. With that, Team Rocket runs off.

May, Ash, and Joy are thrown into the storage room. Joy reveals that recovering Pokémon are in danger, and this worries May in particular because her Torchic is currently resting up. Pikachu soon locates a vent. Before Ash crawls his way into the confined space, Joy instructs him to find the master key and restore the electricity. May later joins Ash and Pikachu inside the ventilation shaft. They go on until they find a split, and they are unsure where to go. Pikachu uses his ears to try to find the way out, and he leads them to an exit grate. Ash breaks through the grate with his shoulder and the trio rushes towards the nearby Center counter. Ash retrieves the master key from behind the counter while May switches on the reserve power. The pair free Nurse Joy, who assures them that she will be fine at the Center as Ash and May turn their attention to helping Professor Alden.

Team Magma has since escorted Professor Alden to the Oldale Ruins. A member formally asks the Professor to help them enter the ruin chamber, but he admits that he needs the four treasures to safely enter. The grunt presents Professor Alden with the four treasures, a set of colored orbs. Alden refuses to comply with their demands, but the grunt reminds him that the people back at the Pokémon Center may pay the price. The Professor follows orders and places the four keys in the correct sequence to unlock the ruin chamber. Team Magma rushes in and takes photos to record the wall glyphs, however, they are disappointed by the findings. The lead member declares the mission yet another failure. Ash and May reach the ruin summit just as Team Magma set off in their helicopter.

The pair are glad to find Professor Alden unharmed, fortunately. Alden admits that he is perfectly fine. Meanwhile, Team Rocket has managed to snag the four orbs, but {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s loud voice alerts the Professor and the kids to the trio's presence. Professor Alden notices they have the orbs. Jessie quickly sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, but Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Quick Attack}} and soon enough Pikachu's attack hits Arbok and knocks the orbs out of Team Rocket's clutches. Finally, Pikachu finishes them off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends Team Rocket blasting off once again.

Professor Alden recovers the orbs and the trio all head inside the ruin chamber. The sun suddenly rises, shedding beaming sunlight into the stone room. Alden places the orbs back into an internal door and the combination begins to glow. The light trails throughout marked lines in the room. The giant block moves, revealing a hidden staircase leading to a basement area. The trio's curiosity leads them down the stairs and they come across an underground lake. Soon enough, a {{p|Relicanth}} jumps out of the water, followed by several other Relicanth. Satisfied, Professor Alden thanks the two for their work.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Joy gives May her Torchic back, who is feeling all better. May sends out Torchic, who jumps into its Trainer's embrace. Ash asks about the crooks from earlier, and Nurse Joy replies that [[Officer Jenny]] is currently investigating. As May and Ash prepare to head off, Professor Alden rushes out of his office to report his latest findings – that people and ancient Pokémon happily co-existed. May is pleasantly surprised by Alden's latest discoveries, and he explains that he now has plenty of work ahead of himself. Later, as May and Ash hit the road now bound for [[Petalburg City]], Ash's attention turns to the Petalburg Gym Leader again. May looks to the side, well aware of the Petalburg Gym Leader's identity, she declares that she is clueless. Ash, however, doesn't notice because he is too hyped for his first Hoenn Gym challenge.

==Major events==
* {{an|May}} tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} an {{p|Azurill}}.
* [[May's Torchic]] is revealed to know {{m|Peck}} and {{m|Ember}}.
* {{Ash}} and May arrive in [[Oldale Town]].
* May meets a [[Nurse Joy]] for the first time and learns about [[Pokémon Center]]s.
* Ash registers for the [[Hoenn League]].
* {{an|Giovanni}} assigns [[Jessie]] and [[James]] to create a [[Team Rocket]] branch in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] in an attempt to learn more about the plans of [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]].
* Ash learns about [[Petalburg Gym|the Gym]] in [[Petalburg City]].
* Ash and May encounter Team Magma for the first time.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Team Magma]]
** {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Relicanth}}

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Azurill}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}} (screen)
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Professor Alden]]
* [[Pokémon Trainer]]s
* {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG002.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Crobat}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Houndoom}} ({{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s'; multiple)
* {{p|Azurill}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Azumarill}}
* {{p|Relicanth}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Omanyte}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Omastar}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Kabuto}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Kabutops}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
[[File:Recurring stone tablet.png|thumb|250px|The recurring stone tablet]]
[[File:Ancient Ruins door.png|thumb|250px|The recurring sealed door]]
* The stone tablet that [[Professor Alden]] possesses in this episode is very similar to a stone tablet containing the legend of [[Pokémopolis]], which appeared in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', 204 episodes earlier.
* One of the doors in the ruins appears similar to the sealed door in the ruins of the [[King of Pokélantis]]' tomb in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]'', which aired almost four years later.
** This episode is therefore at the midpoint between the [[EP072|two]] [[AG178|episodes]] featuring the ancient civilizations Pokémopolis and [[Pokélantis]]. In addition, it contains elements from both those episodes.
* [[Max]] and [[Norman]] are both mentioned, though not by name: {{an|May}} tells {{an|Professor Oak}} that her brother never misses one of his Pokémon lectures, while some Trainers discuss the [[Petalburg Gym]] having a new [[Gym Leader|leader]].
* The four treasures are the same colors as the versions of the four original Japanese games and are arranged in a style similar to the placement of the {{i|Poké Ball}}s on the pedestal in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] when Ash got his Pikachu.
** The order the four were placed were similar to the making of the games in Japan, first red then green, then blue and yellow.
* {{AP|Pikachu}}'s fondness of {{wp|ketchup}} is shown [[EP042|again]] when {{Ash}} and May are eating dinner. The next time he does so is in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', 454 episodes later.
* The dub title of this episode is a reference to the phrase "a room with a view." [[AG164|A later episode]] has a similar title.
* This is the last episode to use the original arrangement of the [[Pokédex]] dub theme. Beginning next episode, a new arrangement of the Pokédex theme will be used.
* In the "[[Who's That Pokémon?]]" segment, the fact given for Crobat is "Evolution gave this Pokémon wings where it had legs!" Although it is mentioned in Pokédex entries that a Golbat's legs become the second pair of wings on a Crobat, Crobat does in fact have small feet.
* This episode aired dubbed the shortest time after the original of any [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]]-dubbed episode, with only 107 days separating the airings.
* The Brazilian title for this episode is a translation for a later episode in the English dub: ''[[DP136|Gateway to Ruin!]]''.

===Errors===
[[File:AG002 error.png|thumb|200px|May's bandanna error]]
* While being shown around the Pokémon Center, the pattern on May's bandana disappears briefly.
* May's [[Pokédex]] refers to {{p|Azurill}} as the Water Ball Pokémon, when its official classification is the Polka Dot Pokémon. This was most likely a translation error as 水玉 ''mizutama'', Japanese for "polka dot", can also mean "water ball".

===Dub edits===
* The first version of this and the previous episode were aired as sneak peeks to coincide with the North American release of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. In this version, May's dialogue after instructing Torchic to use Peck is as follows:
** "Over there, Torchic! Oh! Wait for me!" Near the end, when May gets her Torchic back from Nurse Joy, her dialogue is as follows: "Oh good! Thank you. Okay, come out!"
* The second version of this episode was aired normally as the second episode of Pokémon Advanced and is the version used in all reruns, home video, and streaming releases. In this version, May's dialogue after instructing Torchic to use Peck is changed slightly, as follows:
** "Over there, Torchic! No! Wait for me!" Near the end, when May gets her Torchic back from Nurse Joy, her dialogue is changed slightly, as follows: "Oh great! Thank you. Okay, come out!"
* There is a three-second shot of Jessie performing an ''{{wp|akanbe}}'', which involves pulling her eyelid down and sticking out her tongue at the same time, a common insult in Japan. Like in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'' and ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', this was cut from the dub. However, other [[EP046|episodes]] featuring akanbe [[EP003|before]] and [[M18|after]] had no such edits.

==In other languages==
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(Japanese: '''修行開始！テラリウムドーム''' ''Training Begins! Terarium Dome'') is the 116th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,348th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 7, 2025.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
In the morning, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] discuss their plans at [[Blueberry Academy]] not only among themselves but also with their friends. Afterwards, they meet [[Briar]] and her assistant, [[Carmine]], who they had momentarily forgotten from the [[HZ069|last time they met]] in [[Kitakami]]. They explain the situation with the [[Strong Sphere]]s and she agrees to look further into it, excited with another aspect of {{p|Terapagos}} she has yet to discover. In the meantime, [[Lacey]] helps to train the Rising Volt Tacklers by recommending some Pokémon they could {{pkmn|battle}} and spots in each of the four areas in the [[Terarium]]. [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] head off to the areas they decide to train in while Lacey tracks down [[Drayton]] and [[Ult]], who ran off while she was explaining the training plan. In the [[Savanna Biome]], Liko has {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pyroar}} before being joined by [[Ann]]. In the [[Coastal Biome]], Dot has {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}} battle a {{p|Crabrawler}}, while Ult runs away from Lacey after she gives him some advice when he gets attacked by a sleeping {{p|Overqwil}} in the [[Polar Biome]]. In the [[Canyon Biome]], Roy trains his Pokémon, not noticing Drayton watching him from elsewhere.

After {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} saves {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} from falling off a bridge, Drayton appears and compliments their teamwork while wondering what Roy is up to. Roy asks the [[Elite Four]] member to train him and Drayton opts to do so via his [[Rotom Phone]]. While collecting [[Berry|berries]] according to Drayton's instructions, Lacey appears and becomes infuriated when she finds out what her fellow Elite Four member put Roy through. Lacey confronts Drayton in the [[League Club Room]] for using Roy to complete his [[Blueberry Quest]]s under the pretense of training. Director [[Cyrano]] appears in the room and mentions Director [[Clavell]] asking him to look after Roy and the others during their stay. The director even mentions [[HZ055|the time when Roy battled against]] [[Hassel]] in [[Elite Four Tag Battle|an event]], which piques Drayton's interest since [[Drayden|his grandfather]] is friends with the art teacher, resulting in him bringing Roy somewhere. Meanwhile, Ult traverses through the [[Chargestone Cave]] and comes across a {{p|Galvantula}}. He decides to have {{p|Sableye}} battle it, ignoring Lacey's advice and winds up getting the {{pkmn|category|Darkness Pokémon}} trapped in the EleSpider Pokémon's {{m|Electroweb|webs}}. Lacey arrives to find Sableye just beating Galvantula and notices Ult not heeding her advice based on the presence of the eletric webs on Sableye, leading to him running away again. As Dot meets [[Penny]] again thanks to {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}}, Carmine informs Liko of Briar's request to meet her in the lab with everyone. She also reveals she knows about the visitors being part of the Rising Volt Tacklers from her teacher and encourages Liko to continue on regardless of what others think.

Drayton brings Roy to the [[Polar Plaza]] and the latter asks for a [[Double Battle]]. The Blueberry Academy student calls out {{p|Archaludon}} and {{p|Kingdra}} to battle against Crocalor and Kilowattrel, and he begins the battle by having the Dragon Pokémon use {{m|Hurricane}} while the Alloy Pokémon charges up. While unable to get close, Kilowattrel's wings are charged with electricity, resulting in Roy calling for it to use {{m|Electro Ball}} on Archaludon. The attack is negated by Archaludon using {{m|Electro Shot}}, but Kingdra is hit by a {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|supereffective}} {{m|Disarming Voice}} before the Alloy Pokémon uses {{m|Snarl}} to cancel the other [[sound-based move]]. Roy is forced to have Crocalor ride on Kilowattrel, and Drayton has Kingdra use {{m|Hydro Pump}} that the Frigatebird Pokémon is able to outmaneuver. Crocalor attacks with {{m|Flamethrower}}, only for {{m|Draco Meteor}} to force the two Pokémon to focus on avoiding the meteors, which prove to be even more difficult when Kingdra's Hurricane sends the meteors in unpredictable directions. Using Disarming Voice and {{m|Uproar}}, the meteors are pushed away from them. Drayton decides he needs to build up momentum and has Kingdra use {{m|Rain Dance}}, which not only increases its {{stat|speed}} thanks to {{a|Swift Swim}}, but also increases power to its {{type|Water}} attacks. Drayton has Archaludon use Electro Shot, which fires immediately due to the [[rain]] catching Roy off-guard. This[[Fainting| defeats]] Kilowattrel and renders Crocalor as the only Pokémon capable to battle. His attempt to use {{m|Stomping Tantrum}} fails due to the slippery surface and Kingdra seizes the chance to defeat the Fire Croc Pokémon with a powered-up {{m|Wave Crash}}, making Drayton the winner. Roy is desperate to grow stronger but is left confused when Drayton tells him to relax instead. In the Coastal Biome, Lacey catches up to Ult again and declares they shall study to help the latter become stronger.

==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] meet [[Carmine]] and [[Briar]] again while [[Ult]] meets them for the first time.
* Briar decides to research the [[Strong Sphere]].
* Dot meets [[Penny]] again.
* It is revealed that [[Drayton]] is [[Drayden]]'s grandson.
* Roy has a [[Double Battle]] against Drayton and loses.
* [[Lacey]] challenges Ult to a training session.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Overqwil}}
* {{p|Archaludon}}


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Ann]]
* [[Penny]]
* [[Carmine]]
* [[Briar]]
* [[Cyrano]]
* [[Lacey]]
* [[Drayton]]
* {{tc|Student}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Hattrem}} ({{OP|Liko|Hattrem}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})
* {{p|Charcadet}} ({{OP|Liko|Charcadet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gimmighoul}} ({{OP|Dot|Gimmighoul}}; {{form|Gimmighoul|Chest Form}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Samurott}} ([[Ann]]'s)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Ann]]'s)
* {{p|Sinistcha}} ([[Carmine]]'s)
* {{p|Plusle}} ([[Lacey]]'s)
* {{p|Minun}} ([[Lacey]]'s)
* {{p|Excadrill}} ([[Lacey]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Lacey]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Archaludon}} ([[Drayton]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Kingdra}} ([[Drayton]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Drayton]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Oddish}} ({{tc|Student}}'s)
* {{p|Trapinch}} (×4)
* {{p|Sandile}}
* {{p|Tauros}} (×4)
* {{p|Dodrio}} (×4)
* {{p|Mandibuzz}}
* {{p|Pyroar}}
* {{p|Pikipek}}
* {{p|Oricorio}} ({{form|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}}; ×2)
* {{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Skarmory}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}} ([[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Crabrawler}}
* {{p|Crabominable}}
* {{p|Snover}}
* {{p|Cubchoo}}
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Overqwil}} (debut)
* {{p|Galvantula}}

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Gallade}}
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Lacey]] with her {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, and {{p|Excadrill}}, and the second features [[Drayton]] with his {{p|Archaludon}} and {{p|Kingdra}}.
* The instrumental version of [[Only One Story]] is used as an insert song when [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]] and [[Ult]] start training in the [[Terarium Dome]].
** This marks the first time since ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'' an instrumental is used as an insert song.
* [[Ult]], his {{p|Sableye}}, [[Liko]], Lacey, and her {{p|Excadrill}} narrate the preview for the [[HZ117|next episode]].
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HZ116 Special Illustration.jpg|Special illustration by [[Oku]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1986357891968979146 アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR) on X/Twitter, Nov 6, 2025]</ref>
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===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==


==References==
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XY126

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'''Valuable Experience for All!''' (Japanese: '''メガジュカイン対ライチュウ！経験値いただきます！！''' ''Mega {{tt|Jukain|Sceptile}} VS Raichu! I Received Some Experience Points!!'') is the 126th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 925th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 7, 2016 and in the United States on October 1, 2016.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

At the Kalos League, Ash defeats Astrid and her Mega Absol to move into the semifinals, securing a spot alongside Alain. There’s just one spot left—and Tierno and Sawyer are battling for it.

Tierno and his Pokémon are looking great as they leap into their battle dance, but the analytical Sawyer has been watching them and knows what to expect. He also has a secret weapon of his own—and when his Sceptile Mega Evolves, it’s all over!

Sawyer and Ash are paired for the semifinals in a six-on-six Full Battle. Ash has just five Pokémon traveling with him...until Keanan arrives, bringing Goodra to complete the team!

==Plot==
[[Malva]] reports directly from the [[Lumiose Conference|League]], chronicling the events that have taken place in the conference so far. Moments of {{pkmn|battle}}s are then shown. {{AP|Greninja}} transforms into Ash-Greninja and {{Ash}} wins, [[Astrid]] wins with her {{me|Absol}} against an {{p|Amoonguss}}, [[Sawyer]] wins with his {{p|Slaking}} against a {{p|Medicham}}, and [[Remo]] wins with his Mega {{p|Garchomp}} against a {{p|Hydreigon}}. It is also revealed that [[Alain]] and {{an|Tierno}} have advanced to the quarterfinals. Now it is time for the challengers to fight their way into the Top 4. Malva ends her report, and the scene shifts to an ongoing battle between Ash and Astrid.

Ash and Astrid are in the middle of their battle. As Astrid commands her Mega Absol to use {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{AP|Hawlucha}} dodges and Ash commands him to retaliate with {{m|Flying Press}}. Hawlucha scores a direct hit, knocking Mega Absol out and sending Ash to the semifinals. Meanwhile, Alain is revealed to have won his own quarterfinals match as well. In the hall after his fight, Ash meets Sawyer before his own battle. Sawyer congratulates Ash on advancing and promises to win so he can face Ash as he vowed before. Ash warns that Tierno is a strong Trainer, but Sawyer is confident and hints at a secret weapon, and as they part Ash wishes him luck.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is being dragged along by Malva, who is constantly busy conducting interviews. As a result, the trio is completely unable to focus on their own plans to steal any Pokémon.
[[File:XY126 Tierno VS Sawyer.png|thumb|left|250px|Sawyer facing Tierno]]
Back at the arena, Remo is revealed to have become the third semifinalist, just as {{an|Shauna}} arrives. She is warmly welcomed by the group and updated on the current League happenings. On the field, Tierno and Sawyer emerge for their battle, and Sawyer chooses {{p|Aegislash}} to start, which Ash scans with his [[Pokédex]]. Tierno sends out {{p|Ludicolo}} and shows off some perfectly synchronized dance steps with it. The match is begun, and Ludicolo starts off with {{m|Rain Dance}}, creating swirling thunder clouds over the battlefield that start a heavy downpour. Sawyer orders a {{m|Swords Dance}}, sharply increasing Aegislash's {{stat|Attack}} power.

Tierno calls out for a {{m|Hydro Pump}}, which Aegislash is unable to dodge. Sawyer correctly deduces that the rain has powered up both Ludicolo's {{stat|speed}}, thanks to its {{a|Swift Swim}} [[Ability]], as well as its {{type|Water}} attacks. However, after taking another Hydro Pump, Aegislash counters the next with {{m|King's Shield}}, {{a|Stance Change|transforming}} into its Shield form.

Tierno orders another Hydro Pump, but this time Aegislash cuts through it with a powerful {{m|Sacred Sword}} that sends Ludicolo flying. While Ludicolo is reeling, Sawyer orders another Swords Dance. Ludicolo tries to execute {{m|Solar Beam}}, but Aegislash uses Sacred Sword again to tear through it, connecting with Ludicolo and knocking it out. As Tierno thanks Ludicolo for his hard work, he sends out {{p|Raichu}} next. Raichu's opening {{m|Charge Beam}} is blocked by Aegislash's King's Shield, but she manages to burrow into the earth with {{m|Dig}} to evade Aegislash's followup {{m|Slash}}. Raichu takes advantage of the opening while Aegislash has lost sight of him to complete the attack and knock Aegislash out.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is about at the end of their rope with Malva's demanding schedule. James suggests simply quitting and focusing on stealing Pokémon and Jessie wholeheartedly agrees, but before they have a chance to act on it, Malva appears to pull them into another interview, much to their dismay.

Sawyer has now sent out {{p|Slurpuff}} to face Raichu, and Slurpuff executes a successful {{m|Attract}} on Raichu, causing the {{t|Electric}} type to become [[Infatuation|infatuated]]. This leaves her wide open to an {{m|Energy Ball}} from Slurpuff, after which Tierno decides to recall the helpless Raichu and replace her with {{TP|Tierno|Blastoise}}. Sawyer tries to open again with Attract, but Blastoise shrugs it off, being a male just like Slurpuff. Blastoise then fires off a heavy-hitting {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, knocking Slurpuff out.

Down to his final Pokémon, Sawyer sends out his {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}. Tierno orders {{m|Ice Beam}}, which Sceptile intercepts with a {{m|Leaf Storm}}. Blastoise tries to execute another Hydro Cannon, but Sceptile dodges it and lands a {{m|Leaf Blade}} in return. On Tierno's order, Blastoise charges towards Sceptile with {{m|Skull Bash}}, but Sawyer commands Sceptile to intercept it with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}. Enormous whip-like vines emerge from the field and toss Blastoise into the sky. As he falls, Blastoise manages to summon the thunderclouds with Rain Dance again, but upon impacting the ground, it is knocked out.

Tierno summons his last Pokémon, a now battle-ready Raichu. Ash worries that Sceptile is still the more powerful Pokémon, but when Tierno orders a {{m|Thunder}} attack, Clemont realizes that Blastoise's parting Rain Dance will ensure that Raichu's Thunder attack won't miss. Before Raichu can release her Thunder, however, Sawyer reveals his secret weapon and uses his [[Key Stone]] to Mega Evolve Sceptile. Refusing to be daunted, Tierno orders Raichu to complete her attack, but to Tierno's great surprise, Mega Sceptile comes through it completely unscathed. Sawyer reveals that, as a result of Mega Evolving, Mega Sceptile's Ability is now {{a|Lightning Rod}}, rendering Thunder useless. Mega Sceptile charges towards Raichu with {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and Raichu tries to counter with {{m|Focus Blast}}, but Mega Sceptile slashes through the attack and lands the blow on Raichu, knocking her unconscious and winning the battle for Sawyer, making him the fourth and final semifinalist.

With the semifinalists decided, the announcer reveals the semifinal match-ups, which will pit Alain against Remo and Ash against Sawyer. As the sun sets, Ash exits the arena with his friends, who remind him that the semifinal battle will require a full team of six Pokémon, when he currently only has five. At this reminder, Ash panics about the time and runs off to a street outside where he comments that he's expecting someone. The others are confused, but a honking truck soon draws their attention. Turning towards the sound, they spot {{AP|Goodra}}, previously left at its home swamp, riding in the bed of a truck being driven by [[Keanan]]. In a flashback, it is revealed that during his latest visit to the wetlands, Ash had requested Goodra's assistance for the league's semifinals, and it agreed. With his team now complete, Ash summons them all before him to declare his confidence in them and vow to beat Sawyer with their help, and the whole team cheers in agreement.

==Major events==

[[File:Lumiose Conference semifinalists.png|thumb|220px|The [[Lumiose Conference]] semifinalists]]
* [[Sawyer]] is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Slaking}}.
* {{Ash}}, Sawyer, and {{an|Tierno}} are all revealed to have made it to the quarterfinals.
* Ash defeats [[Astrid]] in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals.
* [[Alain]] is revealed to have also advanced to the semifinals.
* Ash and {{ashfr}} meet up with {{an|Shauna}} again.
* Sawyer's {{p|Doublade}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Aegislash}}.
* Sawyer is revealed to have obtained a [[Key Stone]] and a [[Sceptilite]].
* Sawyer defeats Tierno in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals.
* Ash and Alain are revealed to be facing Sawyer and [[Remo]], respectively, in the semifinals.
* [[Ash's Goodra]] returns to Ash's [[party]] as his sixth member for the [[Full Battle]] against Sawyer.
{{animeevents|XY}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Aegislash}}
* {{me|Absol}}

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY126.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Alain]] (flashback)
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* {{an|Shauna}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Malva]]
* [[Diantha]]
* [[Keanan]]
* [[Remo]]
* [[Astrid]]
* Announcer
* Referee

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY126.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Aegislash}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Aegislash|Shield Forme}}) ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Garchomp}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]]; flashback as Ash-Greninja)
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Goodra}} ({{OP|Ash|Goodra}}; rejoins)
* {{p|Noivern}} ({{OP|Ash|Noivern}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]]; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{an|Trevor}}'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard Y]]; flashback)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Tierno|Blastoise}})
* {{p|Ludicolo}} ({{an|Tierno}}'s)
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{an|Tierno}}'s)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}; {{me|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Slurpuff}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Slaking}} ([[Sawyer]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ([[Keanan]]'s)
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Astrid]]'s; {{me|Absol}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Remo]]'s; {{me|Garchomp}}; Garchoo; flashback)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Amoonguss}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Medicham}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Hydreigon}} (Trainer's; flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:XY Title Card Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "Poké Love TV" focusing on {{me|Blastoise}}.
** The segment was absent in the initial broadcast airing in favor of a [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]], which focused on {{p|Volcanion}} and information on the [[M19|third ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' movie]], as this was the last episode to air before it debuted in Japanese theaters.
* {{Ash}} and [[Sawyer]] read the [[title card]] in the Japanese version.
* Sawyer and Ash narrate the preview of the [[XY127|next episode]].
* [[Squishy]] does not make an appearance in this episode, marking the first time since [[XY094|the beginning of the ''XY&Z'' arc]] that it does not appear.
* This marks the first time a Pokémon Ash had previously {{pkmn2|released}} rejoins his [[Party|team]].
* As of this episode, all of the Pokémon introduced in [[Generation VI]] have appeared in the main series, excluding {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]].

===Errors===
[[File:XY126 Raichu gender Hulu.jpg|thumb|250px|Raichu's gender fix]]
* In the original version, {{an|Clemont}} says that {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s can never miss in the [[rain]], which is incorrect, as this only applies to the move {{m|Thunder}}.
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}} with the {{p|Amoonguss}}, who was seen battling [[Astrid]] in the beginning of the episode, is the same Trainer {{an|Tierno}} had to face in the first round. Since Tierno had made it to the quarterfinals and thus had defeated this Trainer, it should have been impossible for Astrid to face her in the league.
* When Astrid tells her {{p|Absol}} to use {{m|Psycho Cut}}, it is shown as a regular Absol, but seconds later, when {{AP|Hawlucha}} attacks it, it is shown as a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Absol. This is likely due to the fact that the animation in the shot where Astrid tells her Absol to attack was taken directly from ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', where Absol was in its regular form while using the move.
* Ash's [[Pokédex]] is shown to already be open when he takes it out, but when he points it at Sawyer's {{p|Aegislash}}, it is closed and opens up.
* Unusually, Ash's Pokédex does not read out Aegislash's classification as the Royal Sword Pokémon in the Japanese version of this episode.
* When Tierno sends out {{p|Raichu}}, her nose is smaller than normal.
* When {{p|Slurpuff}}'s {{m|Attract}} fails to work on {{TP|Tierno|Blastoise}}, Clemont suggests that it might be because both Blastoise and Slurpuff are male. However, Tierno's {{p|Raichu}}, who had just been affected by Attract, has the pointed tail indicative of male Raichu. This was fixed in the Japanese version on [[Hulu]], where Raichu has its female tail variant.
* When {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} uses Leaf Storm to counter {{m|Ice Beam}}, Sceptile's Sceptilite, as well as the ends of the scarf, change position from near Sceptile's left shoulder to its right. Every other time they are seen, they are shown near Sceptile's left shoulder.
* Shortly after Sceptile Mega Evolves, the scoreboard shows Blastoise instead of Raichu. However, when it shows Raichu after the battle ends, a different image of Raichu is shown.
** In the same scene, one of {{me|Sceptile}}'s seeds is colored the same as the rest of its body.
* In the English [[dub]], after Clemont finishes talking about Blastoise eliminating Slurpuff's Attract, Clemont's mouth is still moving, but no sound comes out.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{m|Thunder}} (''Trovão'') is incorrectly referred to as {{a|Lightning Rod}} (''Para-raios'').

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XY126 error.png|Mega Absol as Absol
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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'''Valuable Experience for All!''' (Japanese: '''メガジュカイン対ライチュウ！経験値いただきます！！''' ''Mega {{tt|Jukain|Sceptile}} VS Raichu! I Received Some Experience Points!!'') is the 126th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 925th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 7, 2016 and in the United States on October 1, 2016.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

At the Kalos League, Ash defeats Astrid and her Mega Absol to move into the semifinals, securing a spot alongside Alain. There’s just one spot left—and Tierno and Sawyer are battling for it.

Tierno and his Pokémon are looking great as they leap into their battle dance, but the analytical Sawyer has been watching them and knows what to expect. He also has a secret weapon of his own—and when his Sceptile Mega Evolves, it’s all over!

Sawyer and Ash are paired for the semifinals in a six-on-six Full Battle. Ash has just five Pokémon traveling with him...until Keanan arrives, bringing Goodra to complete the team!

==Plot==
[[Malva]] reports directly from the [[Lumiose Conference|League]], chronicling the events that have taken place in the conference so far. Moments of {{pkmn|battle}}s are then shown. {{AP|Greninja}} transforms into Ash-Greninja and {{Ash}} wins, [[Astrid]] wins with her {{me|Absol}} against an {{p|Amoonguss}}, [[Sawyer]] wins with his {{p|Slaking}} against a {{p|Medicham}}, and [[Remo]] wins with his Mega {{p|Garchomp}} against a {{p|Hydreigon}}. It is also revealed that [[Alain]] and {{an|Tierno}} have advanced to the quarterfinals. Now it is time for the challengers to fight their way into the Top 4. Malva ends her report, and the scene shifts to an ongoing battle between Ash and Astrid.

Ash and Astrid are in the middle of their battle. As Astrid commands her Mega Absol to use {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{AP|Hawlucha}} dodges and Ash commands him to retaliate with {{m|Flying Press}}. Hawlucha scores a direct hit, knocking Mega Absol out and sending Ash to the semifinals. Meanwhile, Alain is revealed to have won his own quarterfinals match as well. In the hall after his fight, Ash meets Sawyer before his own battle. Sawyer congratulates Ash on advancing and promises to win so he can face Ash as he vowed before. Ash warns that Tierno is a strong Trainer, but Sawyer is confident and hints at a secret weapon, and as they part Ash wishes him luck.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is being dragged along by Malva, who is constantly busy conducting interviews. As a result, the trio is completely unable to focus on their own plans to steal any Pokémon.
[[File:XY126 Tierno VS Sawyer.png|thumb|left|250px|Sawyer facing Tierno]]
Back at the arena, Remo is revealed to have become the third semifinalist, just as {{an|Shauna}} arrives. She is warmly welcomed by the group and updated on the current League happenings. On the field, Tierno and Sawyer emerge for their battle, and Sawyer chooses {{p|Aegislash}} to start, which Ash scans with his [[Pokédex]]. Tierno sends out {{p|Ludicolo}} and shows off some perfectly synchronized dance steps with it. The match is begun, and Ludicolo starts off with {{m|Rain Dance}}, creating swirling thunder clouds over the battlefield that start a heavy downpour. Sawyer orders a {{m|Swords Dance}}, sharply increasing Aegislash's {{stat|Attack}} power.

Tierno calls out for a {{m|Hydro Pump}}, which Aegislash is unable to dodge. Sawyer correctly deduces that the rain has powered up both Ludicolo's {{stat|speed}}, thanks to its {{a|Swift Swim}} [[Ability]], as well as its {{type|Water}} attacks. However, after taking another Hydro Pump, Aegislash counters the next with {{m|King's Shield}}, {{a|Stance Change|transforming}} into its Shield form.

Tierno orders another Hydro Pump, but this time Aegislash cuts through it with a powerful {{m|Sacred Sword}} that sends Ludicolo flying. While Ludicolo is reeling, Sawyer orders another Swords Dance. Ludicolo tries to execute {{m|Solar Beam}}, but Aegislash uses Sacred Sword again to tear through it, connecting with Ludicolo and knocking it out. As Tierno thanks Ludicolo for his hard work, he sends out {{p|Raichu}} next. Raichu's opening {{m|Charge Beam}} is blocked by Aegislash's King's Shield, but she manages to burrow into the earth with {{m|Dig}} to evade Aegislash's followup {{m|Slash}}. Raichu takes advantage of the opening while Aegislash has lost sight of him to complete the attack and knock Aegislash out.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is about at the end of their rope with Malva's demanding schedule. James suggests simply quitting and focusing on stealing Pokémon and Jessie wholeheartedly agrees, but before they have a chance to act on it, Malva appears to pull them into another interview, much to their dismay.

Sawyer has now sent out {{p|Slurpuff}} to face Raichu, and Slurpuff executes a successful {{m|Attract}} on Raichu, causing the {{t|Electric}} type to become [[Infatuation|infatuated]]. This leaves her wide open to an {{m|Energy Ball}} from Slurpuff, after which Tierno decides to recall the helpless Raichu and replace her with {{TP|Tierno|Blastoise}}. Sawyer tries to open again with Attract, but Blastoise shrugs it off, being a male just like Slurpuff. Blastoise then fires off a heavy-hitting {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, knocking Slurpuff out.

Down to his final Pokémon, Sawyer sends out his {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}. Tierno orders {{m|Ice Beam}}, which Sceptile intercepts with a {{m|Leaf Storm}}. Blastoise tries to execute another Hydro Cannon, but Sceptile dodges it and lands a {{m|Leaf Blade}} in return. On Tierno's order, Blastoise charges towards Sceptile with {{m|Skull Bash}}, but Sawyer commands Sceptile to intercept it with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}. Enormous whip-like vines emerge from the field and toss Blastoise into the sky. As he falls, Blastoise manages to summon the thunderclouds with Rain Dance again, but upon impacting the ground, it is knocked out.

Tierno summons his last Pokémon, a now battle-ready Raichu. Ash worries that Sceptile is still the more powerful Pokémon, but when Tierno orders a {{m|Thunder}} attack, Clemont realizes that Blastoise's parting Rain Dance will ensure that Raichu's Thunder attack won't miss. Before Raichu can release her Thunder, however, Sawyer reveals his secret weapon and uses his [[Key Stone]] to Mega Evolve Sceptile. Refusing to be daunted, Tierno orders Raichu to complete her attack, but to Tierno's great surprise, Mega Sceptile comes through it completely unscathed. Sawyer reveals that, as a result of Mega Evolving, Mega Sceptile's Ability is now {{a|Lightning Rod}}, rendering Thunder useless. Mega Sceptile charges towards Raichu with {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and Raichu tries to counter with {{m|Focus Blast}}, but Mega Sceptile slashes through the attack and lands the blow on Raichu, knocking her unconscious and winning the battle for Sawyer, making him the fourth and final semifinalist.

With the semifinalists decided, the announcer reveals the semifinal match-ups, which will pit Alain against Remo and Ash against Sawyer. As the sun sets, Ash exits the arena with his friends, who remind him that the semifinal battle will require a full team of six Pokémon, when he currently only has five. At this reminder, Ash panics about the time and runs off to a street outside where he comments that he's expecting someone. The others are confused, but a honking truck soon draws their attention. Turning towards the sound, they spot {{AP|Goodra}}, previously left at its home swamp, riding in the bed of a truck being driven by [[Keanan]]. In a flashback, it is revealed that during his latest visit to the wetlands, Ash had requested Goodra's assistance for the league's semifinals, and it agreed. With his team now complete, Ash summons them all before him to declare his confidence in them and vow to beat Sawyer with their help, and the whole team cheers in agreement.

==Major events==

[[File:Lumiose Conference semifinalists.png|thumb|220px|The [[Lumiose Conference]] semifinalists]]
* [[Sawyer]] is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Slaking}}.
* {{Ash}}, Sawyer, and {{an|Tierno}} are all revealed to have made it to the quarterfinals.
* Ash defeats [[Astrid]] in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals.
* [[Alain]] is revealed to have also advanced to the semifinals.
* Ash and {{ashfr}} meet up with {{an|Shauna}} again.
* Sawyer's {{p|Doublade}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Aegislash}}.
* Sawyer is revealed to have obtained a [[Key Stone]] and a [[Sceptilite]].
* Sawyer defeats Tierno in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals.
* Ash and Alain are revealed to be facing Sawyer and [[Remo]], respectively, in the semifinals.
* [[Ash's Goodra]] returns to Ash's [[party]] as his sixth member for the [[Full Battle]] against Sawyer.
{{animeevents|XY}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Aegislash}}
* {{me|Absol}}

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY126.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Alain]] (flashback)
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* {{an|Shauna}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Malva]]
* [[Diantha]]
* [[Keanan]]
* [[Remo]]
* [[Astrid]]
* Announcer
* Referee

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY126.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Aegislash}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Aegislash|Shield Forme}}) ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Garchomp}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]]; flashback as Ash-Greninja)
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Goodra}} ({{OP|Ash|Goodra}}; rejoins)
* {{p|Noivern}} ({{OP|Ash|Noivern}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]]; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{an|Trevor}}'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard Y]]; flashback)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Tierno|Blastoise}})
* {{p|Ludicolo}} ({{an|Tierno}}'s)
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{an|Tierno}}'s)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}; {{me|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Slurpuff}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Slaking}} ([[Sawyer]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ([[Keanan]]'s)
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Astrid]]'s; {{me|Absol}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Remo]]'s; {{me|Garchomp}}; Garchoo; flashback)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Amoonguss}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Medicham}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Hydreigon}} (Trainer's; flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:XY Title Card Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "Poké Love TV" focusing on {{me|Blastoise}}.
** The segment was absent in the initial broadcast airing in favor of a [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]], which focused on {{p|Volcanion}} and information on the [[M19|third ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' movie]], as this was the last episode to air before it debuted in Japanese theaters.
* {{Ash}} and [[Sawyer]] read the [[title card]] in the Japanese version.
* Sawyer and Ash narrate the preview of the [[XY127|next episode]].
* [[Squishy]] does not make an appearance in this episode, marking the first time since [[XY094|the beginning of the ''XY&Z'' arc]] that it does not appear.
* This marks the first time a Pokémon Ash had previously {{pkmn2|released}} rejoins his [[Party|team]].
* As of this episode, all of the Pokémon introduced in [[Generation VI]] have appeared in the main series, excluding {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]].

===Errors===
[[File:XY126 Raichu gender Hulu.jpg|thumb|250px|Raichu's gender fix]]
* In the original version, {{an|Clemont}} says that {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s can never miss in the [[rain]], which is incorrect, as this only applies to the move {{m|Thunder}}.
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}} with the {{p|Amoonguss}}, who was seen battling [[Astrid]] in the beginning of the episode, is the same Trainer {{an|Tierno}} had to face in the first round. Since Tierno had made it to the quarterfinals and thus had defeated this Trainer, it should have been impossible for Astrid to face her in the league.
* When Astrid tells her {{p|Absol}} to use {{m|Psycho Cut}}, it is shown as a regular Absol, but seconds later, when {{AP|Hawlucha}} attacks it, it is shown as a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Absol. This is likely due to the fact that the animation in the shot where Astrid tells her Absol to attack was taken directly from ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', where Absol was in its regular form while using the move.
* Ash's [[Pokédex]] is shown to already be open when he takes it out, but when he points it at Sawyer's {{p|Aegislash}}, it is closed and opens up.
* Unusually, Ash's Pokédex does not read out Aegislash's classification as the Royal Blade Pokémon in the Japanese version of this episode.
* When Tierno sends out {{p|Raichu}}, her nose is smaller than normal.
* When {{p|Slurpuff}}'s {{m|Attract}} fails to work on {{TP|Tierno|Blastoise}}, Clemont suggests that it might be because both Blastoise and Slurpuff are male. However, Tierno's {{p|Raichu}}, who had just been affected by Attract, has the pointed tail indicative of male Raichu. This was fixed in the Japanese version on [[Hulu]], where Raichu has its female tail variant.
* When {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} uses Leaf Storm to counter {{m|Ice Beam}}, Sceptile's Sceptilite, as well as the ends of the scarf, change position from near Sceptile's left shoulder to its right. Every other time they are seen, they are shown near Sceptile's left shoulder.
* Shortly after Sceptile Mega Evolves, the scoreboard shows Blastoise instead of Raichu. However, when it shows Raichu after the battle ends, a different image of Raichu is shown.
** In the same scene, one of {{me|Sceptile}}'s seeds is colored the same as the rest of its body.
* In the English [[dub]], after Clemont finishes talking about Blastoise eliminating Slurpuff's Attract, Clemont's mouth is still moving, but no sound comes out.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{m|Thunder}} (''Trovão'') is incorrectly referred to as {{a|Lightning Rod}} (''Para-raios'').

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XY126 error.png|Mega Absol as Absol
XY126 error 2.png|The scoreboard error
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'''Lumiose City Pursuit!''' (Japanese: '''メガシンカとプリズムタワー！''' ''Mega Evolution and the Prism Tower!'') is the second episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 801st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 17, 2013 and in the United States as a sneak peek preview of the full series on October 19, 2013 to coincide with the worldwide release of [[Pokémon X and Y]]. It later debuted in sequence in the United States on January 25, 2014.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Serena trains with her mother to become a Rhyhorn racer—with little success or enthusiasm—Ash, Clemont, and Bonnie are in Lumiose City, racing to Professor Sycamore’s Pokémon Lab to get help for Froakie, who took a lot of damage during the battle with Team Rocket. The professor welcomes them and puts Froakie under the care of his assistant, Sophie, where he’s sure it will recover in no time. He explains to Ash and the others that Froakie is an unusual case—though it’s a Pokémon meant for new Trainers, it doesn’t always listen to them, and it’s been returned to the lab more than once. This shocks Ash, who admires the fearless Froakie for the way it saved Pikachu.

Sycamore also talks about his research on Pokémon Evolution, including a newly discovered phenomenon known as Mega Evolution, where even fully-evolved Pokémon (like the friendly Garchomp that lives at the lab) can evolve again—and then return to their previous form. The science-minded Clemont is very intrigued…and so are Jessie, James, and Meowth, eavesdropping as usual. They decide to catch Garchomp and figure out how to make it Mega Evolve—but when they spring out of hiding and clamp a collar around Garchomp’s neck, it goes into a rampage, blasting them off immediately and crashing through the city until it ends up at the very top of Prism Tower.

Ash goes after it, determined to get the collar off. With the help of one of Clemont’s brilliant inventions, he gets into the tower through a back entrance and starts climbing, with Pikachu and Froakie on his shoulders. There’s a huge crowd at the base of the tower watching Ash’s courageous rescue—and a news crew broadcasting the whole thing on TV, where Serena and her mother are watching.

Struggling with its collar, Garchomp nearly steps off the edge of the tower, but Froakie acts fast and glues its feet to the building with some sticky Frubbles so it won’t fall. With Garchomp secured in place, Ash finally manages to get close to it, and a handy Iron Tail from Pikachu slices through the collar. The weary Garchomp is finally free!

Professor Sycamore thanks Ash for his bravery and gives him a new Pokédex for his journey. And it seems Ash will have a new friend to travel with, because as he turns to leave, Froakie blocks the way and presents Ash with its own Poké Ball. So, with Froakie on hand as his first Pokémon from the new region, Ash sets off on his journey in Kalos!

==Plot==
{{an|Serena}} is training for {{p|Rhyhorn}} racing under the watchful eye of [[Grace (Kalos)|her mother]]. However, the Rhyhorn keeps jumping around and throws Serena off, causing her to scream at her mother in frustration.

Meanwhile, in [[Lumiose City]], {{Ash}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, with {{an|Clemont}} lagging behind, are rushing an [[XY001|injured]] {{AP|Froakie}} to {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s Pokémon research laboratory. They happen to run right by {{TRT}}, who overhears them talking about the research lab and immediately begin plotting to steal the Pokémon inside it. In the laboratory, Ash, Bonnie, and Clemont meet Professor Sycamore, who immediately expresses his concern for Froakie having heard from its Trainer and gives him to his assistant [[Sophie]] so that she can treat his injuries. When Ash asks if Froakie's Trainer is on its way to pick up his Pokémon, Sycamore instead explains that the Trainer called to explain they had given up on Froakie due to its [[Obedience|refusal to listen to orders]]. Even more shockingly, Sycamore tells them that Froakie has had several Trainers but has refused to listen to any of them and in some cases even abandoned them and returned to the lab itself. After {{ashfr|the group}} introduces themselves to the Professor, they see a {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}} that lives at the laboratory, obviously worried about Froakie. Since Garchomp is a gentle Pokémon, Sycamore allows Bonnie to pat her head and play with her. When Clemont brings up the subject of Pokémon [[Evolution]] and asks if there are other Pokémon at the lab, Professor Sycamore takes the group to see them, but Ash waits until he has expressed his gratitude and admiration to Froakie for his actions.

Ash then joins the Professor and the siblings in the greenhouse to admire the resident Pokémon. While playing with the Pokémon, Professor Sycamore tells them that he is researching a method of Evolution called [[Mega Evolution]] that can take place with certain Pokémon. He is still in the process of studying the topic, but it is his belief that a [[Friendship|strong bond]] and a [[Mega Stone]] are the two keys to Mega Evolution. He also explains that Mega Evolution, unlike conventional Pokémon Evolution, is not a permanent change and Mega Evolved Pokémon can revert to their original states. Meanwhile, Team Rocket have been listening to the entire conversation and enter the lab [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised as scientists]] who have come to help Professor Sycamore with his Mega Evolution research, despite [[Sophie]] and [[Cosette]]'s protests. Froakie, who has awoken from his rest, recognizes Team Rocket as the people who injured him before. Garchomp is also suspicious, and as Team Rocket throws a device at Froakie, she steps in front of her friend and falls prey to a collar that begins causing her obvious agony. Garchomp's shrieks are loud enough to alert Professor Sycamore and the others, who rush inside to find an enraged Garchomp. [[Sophie]] points to the three suspicious scientists as the culprits, leading Team Rocket to remove their disguises and recite their {{motto}}. Although Team Rocket tries to control Garchomp with their device, she sends them blasting off with an uncontrolled {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Before anybody in the laboratory can do anything, Garchomp flees into the streets of Lumiose City and sends Hyper Beams left and right, sending the townspeople into a panic.

Professor Sycamore and his assistants remain back at the lab to inspect the damage while Ash rushes ahead with Froakie, Clemont and Bonnie, to follow after the rampaging Garchomp. [[Officer Jenny]] orders people to evacuate the area, and a news crew is filming Garchomp in a helicopter as she flies towards [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]. After landing on the Tower, she fires a Hyper Beam at the news helicopter, barely missing it. Back in [[Vaniville Town]], Grace is watching the broadcast and tells a still upset and rebellious Serena to come and have a look at what she is watching. Meanwhile, Ash decides to try and get close to Garchomp and, with Clemont's help, makes it into Prism Tower and begins climbing up to where Garchomp is. However, a Hyper Beam narrowly misses Clemont and Bonnie and blocks the entrance, leaving Ash alone to go and stop the rampaging Pokémon. Once Ash reaches the part of the tower where Garchomp is still rampaging, Professor Sycamore and Officer Jenny see him there and cry out in alarm. Barely dodging yet another Hyper Beam attack, Ash keeps trying to approach her.

Ash continues to try to calm Garchomp down as the news crew notices him on Prism Tower. Serena's mother wonders if the boy she is seeing on the screen is Garchomp's Trainer, while Serena watches silently in amazement. Just as Ash begins to get close to her, Garchomp flies towards the top of the Tower, with Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}} and Froakie following her on a ladder. Seeing how brave and selfless Ash is, Clemont decides that he needs to get up there and help. Using his [[Clemontic Gear|Aipom Arm]] to clear the rubble, Clemont manages to get himself and Bonnie to one of the upper ledges, but Garchomp and Ash are now at the top of Prism Tower. Ash is trying to get close to her again, but Garchomp is still shrieking in pain and stumbles back, almost falling off of the edge. However, Froakie uses his frubbles to pin Garchomp's feet to the Tower, immobilizing her, and Ash grabs hold of her long enough for Pikachu to destroy the collar with an {{m|Iron Tail}} attack. Relieved that Garchomp is alright, Pikachu and Froakie run towards her and Ash, but the edge of the tower collapses under Pikachu's feet due to the reduced structural integrity, sending him hurtling towards the ground. In a desperate attempt to save his best friend, Ash dives over the edge after Pikachu, much to the horror of everyone watching. Just after Ash catches Pikachu, the Pokémon that Ash had seen earlier that day rescues them and deposits them safely in Centrico Plaza. As the Pokémon leaps away and joins its equally mysterious Trainer known as [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]], Professor Sycamore tells Ash that the Pokémon is {{p|Blaziken}}'s Mega Evolution called Mega Blaziken. Clemont and Bonnie are both visibly relieved that Ash is alright, as is Serena. As Serena keeps watching the broadcast, the television shows a close-up of Ash's face, and she recognizes him as a boy she had met several years previously.

The next morning, after everybody got some sleep in the wrecked research lab, Sycamore gives Ash a [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] for his journey. As Ash, Clemont and Bonnie leave the lab, they are surprised to see Froakie waiting there with his {{i|Poké Ball}}, looking expectantly up at Ash. Professor Sycamore says that Froakie has chosen Ash as his Trainer, and Froakie affirms this by tapping on the Ball and beaming himself inside. With a new Pokémon and a new friend in the Kalos region, Ash prepares to leave for [[Santalune City]].

==Major events==
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|220px|Ash after catching Froakie]]

* {{Ash}} meets {{an|Professor Sycamore}} for the first time.
* Ash, {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, and {{TRT}} learn about [[Mega Evolution]].
* Ash meets the Pokémon he saw at the airport and learns that it is a {{me|Blaziken}}.
* {{an|Serena}} sees Ash on [[Television|TV]] and recognizes him from when they were younger.
* Ash receives a new [[Pokédex]] from Professor Sycamore.
* Ash catches the {{AP|Froakie}} he befriended in [[XY001|the previous episode]].
{{animeevents|XY}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}
* [[Sophie]]
* [[Cosette]]
* [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY002.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}
* {{kal|Grace}}
* [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]
* [[Sophie]]
* [[Cosette]]
* Police officer
* Citizens
* Reporters

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY002.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Froakie}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Froakie}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}}; new)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}; flashback)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ({{kal|Grace}}'s)
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{kal|Grace}}'s)
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]'s; {{me|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Mawile}}
* {{p|Poochyena}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Combee}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Helioptile}}
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Azurill}}
* {{p|Linoone}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* {{p|Fletchling}}
* {{p|Skitty}}
* {{p|Ampharos}}
* {{p|Roselia}}
* {{p|Kirlia}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Azumarill}}
* {{p|Furfrou}}
* {{p|Politoed}}
* {{p|Emolga}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Meowstic}}

==Trivia==
[[File:XY Title Card Ash.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Pikachu}}{{tt|*|Initial airing}}/{{p|Froakie}}{{tt|*|Subsequent airings}}
* This and [[XY001|the previous episode]] are the first episodes to air in Japan after the release of [[Pokémon X and Y]].
* In addition to {{pmin|the United States}}, this episode aired as a sneak peek on October 20, 2013 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, and {{pmin|France}}.
** Due to this fact, this episode is tied with the [[XY001|previous episode]] as the shortest gap between the airdates of the Japanese version and the English dub. However, both were aired as a sneak preview, not regular episodes, as ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' hadn't completed its run outside Japan yet.
* This episode marks the first appearance of the [[Kalos]] [[Officer Jenny]] design.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Mawile}}, who last appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did For Love!]]'', 359 episodes ago.
** {{p|Wigglytuff}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]'', 324 episodes ago.
** {{p|Linoone}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', 247 episodes ago.
** {{p|Psyduck}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]'', 200 episodes ago.
** {{p|Combee}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', 195 episodes ago.
** {{p|Kirlia}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', 180 episodes ago.
** {{p|Slakoth}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'', 173 episodes ago.
** {{p|Poochyena}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', 153 episodes ago.
** {{p|Azurill}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', 145 episodes ago.
* The reporter and her cameraman from the MTV helicopter have a [[Animated series character recycling|strong resemblance]] to the [[CTV news crew]] that went to [[Greenfield]] in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
* This is the first episode to use music from ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.
* {{AP|Froakie}} breaks the chain of {{Ash}}'s first Pokémon captured in a new region to not have {{t|Flying}} in its evolutionary line.
** It is also the first time a [[first partner Pokémon]] became his first Pokémon in a new region.
* The Japanese airdate of this episode is used in the [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]] for the met date of Ash's Greninja that the player receives at the beginning of the demo.
* This is the only episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' not to feature a {{p|Dedenne}}.
* This is the only episode of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' where the [[title card]] sequence features a special glitter sound effect before the episode title is read.
* A shot of this episode was remade and used for flashback material for ''[[JN108|Catching the Aura of Fate!]]''.

===Errors===
* When {{an|Professor Sycamore|Sycamore}} is telling Ash about Froakie's previous trainers, Ash has six fingers on his right hand.
* During one scene, {{p|Weedle}}'s needle on its tail is completely light-brown.
* When {{Ash}} looks impressed after entering {{an|Professor Sycamore|Sycamore}}'s yard, the shadow on his hair is briefly colored black instead of dark cyan.
* During one scene when {{an|Bonnie}} was holding a {{p|Zigzagoon}}, Zigzagoon's hind legs are colored beige like its paws.
* In the shot just following the hole in the ceiling after Team Rocket gets blasted away, we see {{Ash}} in front, {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} next to {{TP|Ash|Froakie}} on its right with both just behind and to the right of Ash, {{an|Bonnie}} is right of {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Professor Sycamore}} in front of the arch frame, and [[Sophie]] just behind and to the left of him. A couple shots later where it shows them just prior to dodging {{p|Garchomp}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}, Pikachu is now in front of Ash, Froakie is now next to Ash on his and Pikachu's right, Bonnie is now left of Clemont and in front of Professor Sycamore who is now under the arch frame with Sophie no longer there. She reappears with the group a few shots later after the explosion.
* When Serena is petting Rhyhorn, its horn is shown to be white instead of gray.
* When Ash is seen speaking to Froakie in the original English dub, he says "Anyone who wouldn't want a Pokémon like you isn't too smart". In doing so, Ash is visibly seen not speaking. This line was changed in a later dub.

<gallery>
File:XY002 error 1.png|Weedle's needle error
File:XY002 error 2.png|Ash's hair error
File:XY002 error 3.png|Zigzagoon's hind legs error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* For unknown reasons, the ''To Be Continued'' text does not appear in the end of the episode in the {{pmin|the United States|American version}}. The {{pmin|the United Kingdom|UK version}}, and presumably all international versions, has the ''To Be Continued'' added in.
* In the official debut of this episode's dub, a large portion of the original music is replaced with dub music. However, this was not the case in the preview airing, in which the episode used all of the original music.
* In the initial airing of this episode, Ash says "Anyone who wouldn't want a Pokémon like you isn't too smart" while at the Professor's lab. This was changed to "I don't get it. I'd want a Pokémon like you" in later airings.
* For unknown reasons, the title card segment is skipped in the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub.

==In other languages==
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* {{BMGf|215427|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
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'''Championing a Research Battle!''' (Japanese: '''サトシ対チャンピオン・カルネ！VSメガサーナイト！！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS Champion {{tt|Carne|Diantha}}! VS Mega {{tt|Sirnight|Gardevoir}}!!'') is the 118th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 917th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 5, 2016 and in the United States on August 6, 2016.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After hearing Gym Leader Olympia’s ominous prediction, Champion Diantha visits our heroes just as Ash and Greninja are doing some special training. To find out more about the bond they share in battle, Diantha challenges them, and Ash jumps at the chance!

Diantha’s Gardevoir easily evades every hit…until Ash and Greninja begin to merge. Gardevoir has to Mega Evolve to keep up, and the bond between Ash and Greninja intensifies like never before—until they both pass out!

Diantha promises to learn more about this bond and how it might relate to Olympia’s prediction. After his battle with the Champion, Ash is even more fired up for the Kalos League!

==Plot==
[[Olympia]] speaks with [[Diantha]] at the [[Anistar Gym]] about her vision of the future crisis of Kalos. When Diantha asks about "Those deep green eyes", Olympia shows her an image of {{p|Zygarde}}, which Diantha recognizes. Elsewhere, {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Greninja}} are stretching and racing each other, with Ash believing he could master the Ash-Greninja form if he "becomes" Greninja. They stay at the same speed until Greninja starts jumping from branch to branch, with Ash mimicking Greninja, but he falls from a branch and Greninja helps him stand up. {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} are waiting for Ash and Greninja on a glade, with Bonnie worried about Greninja's and Ash's delay, with Clemont finding the idea to "become a Pokémon" absurd, and Serena wanting Ash to not overdo with that idea. Greninja reaches the group first and Ash, very tired, arrives last.

Then, Diantha arrives in a helicopter and jumps from it. Diantha greets Ash and his friends and admits that she is there to find them after she listened to Olympia's prophecy. {{TRT}} is nearby, observing them. Diantha speaks about the Kalos Crisis and she shows an image of an island attacked by [[Team Flare]]'s weapon. She mentions that there are other places in Kalos that have been disturbed as well, fearing this is the beginning of the Kalos crisis, which leads them to believe Zygarde will play a key role. She shows an image of Zygarde to the group and starts to explain its role. Team Rocket recognizes Zygarde as the Pokémon that Team Flare kidnapped.

Clemont remembers the prophecy and how Olympia says that they are involved somehow in the crisis. Diantha asks if something changed around them, and Bonnie comments about Ash's Greninja being amazing, and they explain the [[Bond Phenomenon|phenomenon]] to Diantha. Clemont remembered what Olympia said about them when Greninja was a {{p|Frogadier}}. Diantha asks Ash to show Greninja to her in a battle against her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}. Team Rocket start planning to steal Diantha's {{p|Gardevoir}} when it [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]s. Diantha's notes the [[Clemontic Gear|Battle Pulse Meter]] and asks about it, so Clemont explains how it works.

The battle starts, with Greninja trying to hit a few hits, with Gardevoir quickly dodging them. Diantha comments that Ash's Greninja is well trained, but she sees nothing remarkable about it. She decides to go on the attack with a {{m|Shadow Ball}} and Ash tells Greninja to use {{m|Double Team}} to dodge the attack. Diantha responds by having Gardevoir use another Shadow Ball sequence to destroy the clones. Ash says to Greninja to use a {{m|Water Shuriken}} sequence in return, but this is dodged by Gardevoir. Gardevoir uses {{m|Moonblast}}, which is dodged by Greninja who still suffers a hit from the shock wave.

As Greninja recovers, Ash thinks of an idea on how to get close to Gardevoir. He tells Greninja to use Water Shuriken, which is dodged and creates a vapor cloud. This causes Gardevoir to become focused on the shurikens, allowing Greninja to approach from behind and finally land a hit with {{m|Cut}}. This causes Greninja to transform into its Ash-Greninja form, taking both Diantha and Team Rocket by surprise upon seeing it for the first time. Ash tells Greninja to use Cut, which is blocked by Gardevoir's Shadow Ball but still manages to deal damage. Diantha tells Gardevoir to use Shadow Ball, which is blocked by Greninja's Water Shuriken. Then Greninja goes towards Gardevoir using Cut, which is almost dodged, but Gardevoir takes another hit. Ash tells Greninja to use {{m|Aerial Ace}} on Gardevoir, and with the pressure against Gardevoir piling on Diantha decides to Mega Evolve it and the attack is blocked.

Ash, feeling that the battle is really starting now, has Greninja use Water Shuriken, with Ash and Greninja moving in perfect sync while the attack is executed. The attack is blocked by Gardevoir's Shadow Ball, so Greninja uses Aerial Ace, which is blocked by {{m|Reflect}}. Greninja uses Double Team and later Cut. Gardevoir tries Reflect again, but the protection was destroyed by Greninja's attacks. The water veil around Greninja lifts and creates a giant Water Shuriken on Greninja's back. It uses its new Water Shuriken to attack Gardevoir who fires a Shadow Ball to block Greninja's attack, but this fails and Gardevoir is sent flying. As his opponent lies stunned, Ash is ready to defeat Gardevoir and tells Greninja to use Cut. However before Greninja can begin, the energy between them becomes too much and both Ash and Greninja faint. While Diantha is going to check if Ash is okay, Gardevoir is captured by Team Rocket, but Gardevoir is easily able to escape from Team Rocket's "Unbreakable Mega Ring" and uses Shadow Ball to blast them off. Ash and Greninja recover, and Diantha says goodbye to the group and then suggests that they keep researching Ash and Greninja's power, for Kalos', Ash's and his group's sake.

Meanwhile, [[Lysandre]] is shown [[Z2]], and allows the final stage of the project to commence. As they prepare to leave, Ash tells Greninja that they have to become stronger in order to master their power.

==Major events==
[[File:XY118 Ash VS Diantha.png|thumb|220px|Ash facing Diantha]]

* [[Olympia]] tells [[Diantha]] about the upcoming threat to [[Kalos]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with Diantha again.
* Diantha informs Ash and his friends about various incidents happening all over Kalos, including the island that [[Team Flare]] [[XY106|used to experiment on]], and about {{p|Zygarde}}.
* [[Ash's Greninja]] reaches its final Ash-Greninja form for the first time.
* Ash has a [[rematch]] against Diantha, which is interrupted when Ash overexerts himself during the battle and collapses with Greninja.
{{animeevents|XY}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY118.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}} (flashback)
* [[Alain]] (flashback)
* [[Olympia]]
* [[Diantha]]
* [[Lysandre]]
* [[Xerosic]]
* [[Mable]] (flashback)
* [[Aliana]] (flashback)
* [[Sophie]] (flashback)
* [[Cosette]] (flashback)
* [[Charlene]] (flashback)
* {{OBP|Carrie|XY092}} (flashback)
* [[Kathi Lee]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY118.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Diglett}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{me|Gardevoir}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}}; flashback)
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]]; flashback)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; male)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; female)
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Mable]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Druddigon}} ([[Aliana]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Squishy]])
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core and 50% Forme}}; [[Z2]]; 50% Forme in flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:XY Title Card Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "Pokémon 24 Hours!" program focusing on [[Diantha]] and her {{p|Gardevoir}}.
* The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] on August 5, 2016, one day before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}.
* [[Ash's Greninja]] remains outside of its {{i|Poké Ball}} for the entire episode.
* Music from ''[[M15|Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]]'' is used in this episode.
* {{p|Diglett}} does not say its cry when it is revealed in the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment.
** It was also featured in the segment despite not appearing in the episode itself.
* As of this episode, {{an|Serena}} has been in her second outfit for more episodes than her original outfit.
* An instrumental version of {{so|XY&Z}} is used during {{Ash}}'s battle against [[Diantha]].
** There are also a few frames of animation reused from the theme during the battle.
* An instrumental version of [[Team Rocket's Team Song]] is used as an insert song during {{TRT}}'s {{motto}}.
* [[Sawyer]] and {{Ash}} narrate the preview for the [[XY119|next episode]].

===Errors===
* While {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, and Serena wait for Ash and Greninja to come out of the forest, Bonnie is standing to Clemont's and Serena's right. However, when Ash and Greninja come out of the forest, their positions are switched, with Clemont and Serena standing to the right of Bonnie.
* When Ash and {{ashfr}} are talking with Diantha in front of the helicopter, Greninja is missing the webs on both of its hands.
* As Greninja gets ready to reach its final Ash-Greninja form, the star shape on its leg is cream instead of blue for a split-second.
* When [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]], {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}'s legs are colored green instead of white.
* When the giant {{m|Water Shuriken}} forms, the webs on Greninja's right hand are missing.
* In the final scene, when Ash is standing with Greninja and {{AP|Pikachu}} is on Ash's shoulder, the brown stripes on Pikachu's back are shorter than normal in the first shot, yet they appear longer in the next shot.

<gallery>
XY118 error 1.png|Coloring error on Greninja's leg
XY118 error 3.png|Gardevoir's miscolored legs
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* XY&Z is replaced with an instrumental version of [[Stand Tall]].

==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|En forskningskamp med mesterlig støtte!|A research battle with masterly support!}}
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|fi={{tt|Mestarin tutkimusottelu!|Champion's study match!}}
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|es_eu={{tt|¡Un combate de investigación con la Campeona!|An investigation battle with the Champion!}}
|sv={{tt|En mästerligt stöttad forsknings-strid!|A masterly supported research battle!}}
|th={{tt|ซาโตชิ ปะทะ แชมเปี้ยน คาร์เนท์! ปะทะ เมก้าเซอไนท์!!|Satoshi VS Champion Carnet! VS Mega Sirnight!!}}
|tr={{tt|Araştırma Maçına Destek Vermek!|Supporting the research battle!}}
|id={{tt|Menjuarai Pertempuran Penelitian!|Championing a Research Battle!}}
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(Japanese: '''ロイ ――修行''' ''Roy—Training'') is the 112th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,344th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 10, 2025.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Roy]] recalls how he visited [[Kalos]] while the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were disbanded.
** Roy meets [[Ult]] and [[Master Mayonnaise]] for the first time.
** Roy and Ult recieve [[Mega Ring]]s from Master Mayonnaise.
** Ult is revealed to have found a [[Sablenite]].
** Roy and Ult encounter a {{shiny}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, named Yellow Blast, which they battle and lose.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
* [[Master Mayonnaise]]
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Master Mayonnaise]]
* {{pkmn|Trainers}}
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} (later {{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; Yellow Blast; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Gardevoir}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])
* {{p|Slowbro}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Slowbro]])
* {{p|Pidgey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Igglybuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ralts}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Whismur}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bibarel}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Palpitoad}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Braixen}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Froakie}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diggersby}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Vivillon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pancham}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pangoro}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's; {{form|Furfrou|Debutante Form}})
* {{p|Meowstic}} (Trainer's; male)
* {{p|Aegislash}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Spritzee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Aromatisse}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slurpuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Inkay}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Helioptile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Heliolisk}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dedenne}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Goomy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sliggoo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Klefki}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gourgeist}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Smoliv}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Tyranitar]]; fantasy)
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Murkrow}}
* {{p|Mantyke}}
* {{p|Bunnelby}}
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (×2)
* {{p|Talonflame}}
* {{p|Pyroar}} (Male and female)
* {{p|Skiddo}}
* {{p|Gogoat}}
* {{p|Helioptile}}

==Trivia==
* This is the first episode of the [[Episode: Mega Evolution]] flashback arc. It takes place during the one-year timeskip in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.
* The title text for this episode is shown directly over the background, without a separate title card segment. As such, the title is not read aloud. Since there is no opening theme, the series logo (with the arc subtitle) is shown directly over a shot of [[Lumiose City]].
* This is the last episode to air in Japan before the release of [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].
* [[Ult]], his {{p|Sableye}}, [[Roy]], {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, and [[Emma]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ113|next episode]].
* The {{pmin|Taiwan}}ese Mandarin and {{pmin|Hong Kong}} Cantonese dubs of this episode were released on the Traditional Chinese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel at 6:30 PM (UTC+8), at the same time the Japanese version was released on the Japanese YouTube channel after its television airing. In the regular episode order, the Taiwanese Mandarin dub was midway through [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua|the second season]], while the Hong Kong Cantonese dub was between the [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|first]] and second seasons.
* The {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} dub of this episode will air on October 14, 2025 (four days after the Japanese airing), before the Mega Voltage arc.
* This episode marks the first time that {{m|Amnesia}} has been used in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', 1,278 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time that one of the characters from {{aniseries|HZ}} passes through a [[Gym]] challenged by {{Ash}} in his [[Pokémon journey]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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(Japanese: '''ロイ ――修行''' ''Roy—Training'') is the 112th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,344th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 10, 2025.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Roy]] recall how he visited [[Kalos]] while the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were disbanded.
** Roy meets [[Ult]] and [[Master Mayonnaise]] for the first time.
** Roy and Ult recieve [[Mega Ring]]s from Master Mayonnaise.
** Ult is revealed to have found a [[Sablenite]].
** Roy and Ult encounter a {{shiny}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, named Yellow Blast, which they battle and lose.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
* [[Master Mayonnaise]]
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Master Mayonnaise]]
* {{pkmn|Trainers}}
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} (later {{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; Yellow Blast; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Gardevoir}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])
* {{p|Slowbro}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Slowbro]])
* {{p|Pidgey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Igglybuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ralts}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Whismur}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bibarel}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Palpitoad}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Braixen}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Froakie}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diggersby}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Vivillon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pancham}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pangoro}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's; {{form|Furfrou|Debutante Form}})
* {{p|Meowstic}} (Trainer's; male)
* {{p|Aegislash}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Spritzee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Aromatisse}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slurpuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Inkay}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Helioptile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Heliolisk}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dedenne}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Goomy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sliggoo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Klefki}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gourgeist}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Smoliv}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Tyranitar]]; fantasy)
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Murkrow}}
* {{p|Mantyke}}
* {{p|Bunnelby}}
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (×2)
* {{p|Talonflame}}
* {{p|Pyroar}} (Male and female)
* {{p|Skiddo}}
* {{p|Gogoat}}
* {{p|Helioptile}}

==Trivia==
* This is the first episode of the [[Episode: Mega Evolution]] flashback arc. It takes place during the one-year timeskip in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.
* The title text for this episode is shown directly over the background, without a separate title card segment. As such, the title is not read aloud. Since there is no opening theme, the series logo (with the arc subtitle) is shown directly over a shot of [[Lumiose City]].
* This is the last episode to air in Japan before the release of [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].
* [[Ult]], his {{p|Sableye}}, [[Roy]], {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, and [[Emma]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ113|next episode]].
* The {{pmin|Taiwan}}ese Mandarin and {{pmin|Hong Kong}} Cantonese dubs of this episode were released on the Traditional Chinese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel at 6:30 PM (UTC+8), at the same time the Japanese version was released on the Japanese YouTube channel after its television airing. In the regular episode order, the Taiwanese Mandarin dub was midway through [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua|the second season]], while the Hong Kong Cantonese dub was between the [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|first]] and second seasons.
* The {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} dub of this episode will air on October 14, 2025 (four days after the Japanese airing), before the Mega Voltage arc.
* This episode marks the first time that {{m|Amnesia}} has been used in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', 1,278 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time that one of the characters from {{aniseries|HZ}} passes through a [[Gym]] challenged by {{Ash}} in his [[Pokémon journey]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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(Japanese: '''ウルト──最強''' ''{{tt|Uruto|Ult}}—Strongest'') is the 113th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,345th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on October 17, 2025.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==



==Major events==



===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{me|Ampharos}}

====Humans====
* [[Emma]]

==Characters==
===Humans===

* [[Roy]]






* [[Ult]]












* [[Master Mayonnaise]]
* [[Emma]]

===Pokémon===





* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})

* {{p|Lucario}} (later {{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; Yellow Blast; {{Shiny}})


















* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)


















* {{p|Espurr}} ([[Emma]]'s)
* {{p|Ampharos}} ([[Emma]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Ampharos]])













==Trivia==
* This is the second episode of the [[Episode: Mega Evolution]] flashback arc. It takes place during the one-year timeskip in [[HZ089]].
* This is the first episode to air in Japan after the release of [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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HZ112

2025-10-10T19:58:14Z

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title_ja=ロイ ──修行 |
title_ja_trans=Roy—Training |
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ja_ed=[[Superb|尤]] |
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* {{BMGf|308676|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''ロイ ──修行''' ''Roy—Training'') is the 112th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,344th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 10, 2025.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Roy]] visits [[Kalos]] for the first time.
* Roy meets [[Ult]] and [[Master Mayonnaise]] for the first time.
* Roy and Ult encounter a {{shiny}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{me|Slowbro}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Master Mayonnaise]]
* {{pkmn|Trainers}}
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} (later {{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; Yellow Blast; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Gardevoir}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])
* {{p|Slowbro}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Slowbro]])
* {{p|Slurpuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diggersby}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's; {{form|Furfrou|Debutante Form}})
* {{p|Smoliv}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Inkay}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pangoro}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Froakie}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Palpitoad}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Trainer's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Tyranitar]]; fantasy)
* {{p|Talonflame}}
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (×2)
* {{p|Bunnelby}}
* {{p|Helioptile}}
* {{p|Sliggoo}}
* {{p|Vivillon}}

==Trivia==
* This is the first episode of the [[Episode: Mega Evolution]] flashback arc. It takes place during the one-year timeskip in [[HZ089]].
* The title text for this episode is shown directly over the background, without a separate title card segment. As such, the title is not read aloud. Since there is no opening theme, the series logo (with the arc subtitle) is shown directly over a shot of [[Lumiose City]].
* This is the last episode to air in Japan before the release of [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].
* [[Ult]], his {{p|Sableye}}, [[Roy]], {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, and [[Emma]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ113|next episode]].
* In the {{pmin|Taiwan}}ese Mandarin and {{pmin|Hong Kong}} Cantonese dubs, this episode was aired on the same day as its Japanese premiere. It was released on the Traditional Chinese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel at the same time the Japanese version is released on the Japanese YouTube channel after its television airing. At the time, the Taiwanese Mandarin dub was midway through [[S27|the second season]] in the regular episode order, while the Hong Cantonese dub had not yet begun the second season.
* The {{pmin|Korea}}n dub of this episode will air on October 14th, 2025 (4 days after the Japanese airing), before the Mega Voltage arc.
* This episode marks the first time that {{m|Amnesia}} has been used in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', 1,278 episodes earlier.
===Errors===
===Dub edits===

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Roaring All-Stars

2025-09-27T23:12:27Z

Watchermark: /* Errors */ Doesn't count as an error since this ending never updated.

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{{PrevNext|
prev=DreamDream |
next=Puni-chan's Song |
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{{Song|
type=XY ED 04 |
language=ja |
title=ガオガオ・オールスター |
transliterated=Gaogao Ōrusutā |
translated=Roaring All-Stars |
screen=hd |
screenshot=XY ED 04.png |
artistname=Little Glee Monster |
artistname_ro={{jwp|Little Glee Monster}} |
lyricistname=丸谷マナブ |
lyricistname_ro={{jwp|丸谷マナブ|Marutani Manabu}} |
composername=丸谷マナブ |
composername_ro=Marutani Manabu |
arrangername=丸谷マナブ |
arrangername_ro=Marutani Manabu |
albumtype=single |
albumtitle=ガオガオ・オールスター/人生は一度きり |
albumtitle_ro=[[Roaring All-Stars / Life Only Comes Once]] |
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'''Roaring All-Stars''' (Japanese: '''ガオガオ・オールスター''' ''Gaogao Ōrusutā'') is the fourth Japanese ending theme of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. It debuted as an ending song in [[XY068]], replacing [[DreamDream]]. It was also used as the ending for [[PK27]].

==Ending animation==
===Synopsis===
The song starts with Pikachu on stage dancing and playing with the Pokémon of {{Ash}}, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{TRT}}.

==Characters==
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}})
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Noibat}} ({{OP|Ash|Noibat}})
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Serena|Eevee}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})

==Lyrics==
===TV version===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Japanese
! English
|-
| <ab>{{tt|モンスター！モンスター！|Monsutā! Monsutā!}}Oh Yeah!!!!!!

{{tt|アイアイアイ・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ai ai ai monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|オーベイビー・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ō beibī monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|歌えオールスター（オールスター！）|Utae ōrusutā (Ōrusutā!)}}
{{tt|ガオガオで（ガオガオ de いきましょALL RIGHT!!）|Gaogao de (Gaogao de iki masho ALL RIGHT!!)}}

{{tt|クラップクラップ一緒に|Kurappu kurappu isshoni}}
{{tt|手拍子手拍子エビバディ|Tebyōshi tebyōshi ebibadi}}
{{tt|キミキミキミも|Kimi kimi kimi mo}}
{{tt|ガオガオです（ガオガオ〜）|Gaogao desu (Gaogao~)}}

{{tt|これってこれって不思議|Korette korette fushigi}}
{{tt|いちにのさんし|Ichi ni no san shi}}
{{tt|カラダはずむリズム|Karada hazumu rizumu}}
{{tt|たのしいね|Tanoshiine}}

{{tt|疲れちゃったら|Tsukarechattara}}
{{tt|たくさん食べて|Takusan tabete}}
{{tt|たくさん笑って|Takusan waratte}}
{{tt|ポーズ決めて|Pōzu kimete}}
{{tt|ぼくらモンスター|Bokura monsutā}}
{{tt|でもともだち|Demo tomodachi}}
{{tt|今日はポカポカポカポカポカポカな陽気です|Kyō wa pokapoka pokapoka pokapoka na yōkidesu}}
{{tt|ぐーすか（ぐーすか）ぐーすか（ぐーすか）|Gūsuka (gūsuka) gūsuka (gūsuka)}}
{{tt|眠って起きたらまた元気イエー|Nemutte okitara mata genki iē}}

{{tt|アイアイアイ・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ai ai ai monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|オーベイビー・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ō beibī monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|歌えオールスター（オールスター！）|Utae ōrusutā (Ōrusutā!)}}
{{tt|ガオガオで（ガオガオ de いきましょALL RIGHT!!）|Gaogao de (Gaogao de iki masho ALL RIGHT!!)}}

{{tt|アイアイアイ・モンスター（アイアイー！）|Ai ai ai monsutā (Ai aī!)}}
{{tt|マミムメモンスター（マミムメモー！）|Mamimume monsutā (Mamimumemō!) }}
{{tt|踊れダンスタイム（ダンスタイム！）|Odore dansu taimu (Dansu taimu!)}}
{{tt|ワッハッハッハ|Wahhahhahha}}

Check it out We are "Little Glee Monster"
Gao Gao Ga Ga Gao…</ab>
| <ab>Monster! Monster! Oh yeah!!!!!!

Aye aye aye, monsters (Monsters!)
Oh baby, monsters (Monsters!)
Sing, All-Stars (All-Stars!)
With a Roar (Head on with a roar! All right!!)

Clap, clap, together now!
Everybody put your hands together!
You, you, and you too
Let's roar! (Roar~)

This one is mysterious
One, two, three, and four
Move your body to the rhythm
Isn't it fun?

If you're tired
Eat more
Smile more
Strike a pose
We are monsters
So we are friends
Today's weather is so warm, so so warm
Sleeping (soundly), sleeping (soundly)
Waking up from your nap and you'll have energy back! Yeah!

Aye aye aye, monsters (Monsters!)
Oh baby, monsters (Monsters!)
Sing, All-Stars (All-Stars!)
With a Roar (Head on with a roar! All right!!)

Aye aye aye, monsters (Aye aye!)
I-J-K-L-Monsters (I-J-K-L-M!)
Move your feet, it's dance time (Dance Time!)
Wahhahhahha

Check it out, we are "Little Glee Monster"
Roar Roar R-R-Roar...</ab>
|}
|}

===Full version===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Japanese
! English
|-
| <ab>{{tt|アイアイアイ・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ai ai ai monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|オーベイビー・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ō beibī monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|歌えオールスター（オールスター！）|Utae ōrusutā (Ōrusutā!)}}
{{tt|ガオガオで（ガオガオ de いきましょALL RIGHT!!）|Gaogao de (Gaogao de iki masho ALL RIGHT!!)}}

{{tt|アイアイアイ・モンスター（アイアイー！）|Ai ai ai monsutā (Ai aī!)}}
{{tt|マミムメモンスター（マミムメモー！）|Mamimume monsutā (Mamimumemō!) }}
{{tt|踊れダンスタイム（ダンスタイム！）|Odore dansu taimu (Dansu taimu!)}}
{{tt|ワッハッハッハ|Wahhahhahha}}

Check it out We are "Little Glee Monster"
Gao Gao Ga Ga Gao…
Gao Gao Ga Ga Gao…
Gao Gao Ga Ga Gao…

Gao Gao Ga Ga Gao…
Gao Gao Ga Ga Gao…
Gao Gao Ga Ga Gao…

{{tt|クラップクラップ一緒に|Kurappu kurappu isshoni}}
{{tt|手拍子手拍子エビバディ|Tebyōshi tebyōshi ebibadi}}
{{tt|キミキミキミも|Kimi kimi kimi mo}}
{{tt|ガオガオです（ガオガオ〜）|Gaogao desu (Gaogao~)}}

{{tt|これってこれって不思議|Korette korette fushigi}}
{{tt|いちにのさんし|Ichi ni no san shi}}
{{tt|カラダはずむリズム|Karada hazumu rizumu}}
{{tt|たのしいね|Tanoshiine}}

{{tt|疲れちゃったら|Tsukarechattara}}
{{tt|たくさん食べて|Takusan tabete}}
{{tt|たくさん笑って|Takusan waratte}}
{{tt|ポーズ決めて|Pōzu kimete}}
{{tt|ぼくらモンスター|Bokura monsutā}}
{{tt|でもともだち|Demo tomodachi}}
{{tt|今日はポカポカポカポカポカポカな陽気です|Kyō wa pokapoka pokapoka pokapoka na yōkidesu}}
{{tt|ぐーすか（ぐーすか）ぐーすか（ぐーすか）|Gūsuka (gūsuka) gūsuka (gūsuka)}}
{{tt|眠って起きたらまた元気イエー|Nemutte okitara mata genki iē}}

{{tt|アイアイアイ・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ai ai ai monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|オーベイビー・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ō beibī monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|歌えオールスター（オールスター！）|Utae ōrusutā (Ōrusutā!)}}
{{tt|ガオガオで（ガオガオ de いきましょALL RIGHT!!）|Gaogao de (Gaogao de iki masho ALL RIGHT!!)}}

{{tt|アイアイアイ・モンスター（アイアイー！）|Ai ai ai monsutā (Ai aī!)}}
{{tt|マミムメモンスター（マミムメモー！）|Mamimume monsutā (Mamimumemō!) }}
{{tt|踊れダンスタイム（ダンスタイム！）|Odore dansu taimu (Dansu taimu!)}}
{{tt|ワッハッハッハ|Wahhahhahha}}

Check it out We are "Little Glee Monster"
Gao Gao Ga Ga Gao…

{{tt|ハミングハミング一緒に|Hamingu hamingu isshoni}}
{{tt|ガオとガオのハーモニー|Gaoto gaono hāmonī}}
{{tt|ウーアーウーウーアー|Ū ā ū ū ā}}
{{tt|うれしいね|Ureshiine}}
{{tt|それってそれってなんだろ？|Sorette sorette nandaro?}}
{{tt|いつも勇気をくれる|Itsumo yuki o kureru}}
{{tt|心はずむ行進|Kokoro hazumu kōshin}}
{{tt|みんなで歌おう|Minnade utaō}}
{{tt|みんなで進もう|Minnade susumō}}
{{tt|いちに・いちに・いちにさん|Ichi-ni Ichi-ni Ichi-ni-san}}

{{tt|ぼくら　みんながヒーロー|Bokura minna ga hīrō}}
{{tt|みんな主人公|Minna shujinkō}}
{{tt|ワクワクしよう|Wakuwaku shiyō}}
{{tt|世界中に響かせよう|Sekaijuni hibikaseyō}}
{{tt|いつもタタンタタン　タタンタタンタタンタタンて踊りましょ|Itsumo tatan tatan tatan tatan tatan tatan te odorimasho}}
{{tt|タタンタ(タタンタ)　タタンタ(タタンタ)|Tatanta (tatanta) tatanta (tatanta)}}
{{tt|スキップ踏んでどこまでも　ウー|Skippu funde dokomademo ū}}

{{tt|アイアイアイ・アイアイアイ・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ai ai ai Ai ai ai monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|オーベイビー・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ō beibī monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|歌えオールスター（オールスター！）|Utae ōrusutā (Ōrusutā!)}}
{{tt|ガオガオで（ガオガオ de いきましょALL RIGHT!!）|Gaogao de (Gaogao de iki masho ALL RIGHT!!)}}

{{tt|アイアイアイ・モンスター（アイアイー！）|Ai ai ai monsutā (Ai aī!)}}
{{tt|マミムメモンスター（マミムメモー！）|Mamimume monsutā (Mamimumemō!) }}
{{tt|踊れダンスタイム（ダンスタイム！）|Odore dansu taimu (Dansu taimu!)}}
{{tt|ワッハッハッハ|Wahhahhahha}}

Check it out We are "Little Glee Monster"

{{tt|オーベイビー調子に乗って|Ō beibī choshini notte}}
{{tt|ビートに乗ってシェイキン　シェイキン　キン|Bītoni notte sheikin sheikin kin}}
{{tt|オー汗かいてべそかいてウォッシン　ウォッシン　シン|Ō ase kaite beso kaite wosshin wosshin shin}}
{{tt|オーたのしい　うれしい　おいしい　げんき|Ō tanoshii ureshii oishii genki}}
{{tt|モンスター！　モンスター！|Monsutā! Monsutā!}}Oh yeah!!!!!!

{{tt|アイアイアイ・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ai ai ai monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|オーベイビー・モンスター（モンスター！）|Ō beibī monsutā (Monsutā!)}}
{{tt|歌えオールスター（オールスター！）|Utae ōrusutā (Ōrusutā!)}}
{{tt|ガオガオで（ガオガオ de いきましょALL RIGHT!!）|Gaogao de (Gaogao de iki masho ALL RIGHT!!)}}

{{tt|アイアイアイ・モンスター（アイアイー！）|Ai ai ai monsutā (Ai aī!)}}
{{tt|マミムメモンスター（マミムメモー！）|Mamimume monsutā (Mamimumemō!) }}
{{tt|踊れダンスタイム（ダンスタイム！）|Odore dansu taimu (Dansu taimu!)}}
{{tt|ワッハッハッハ|Wahhahhahha}}

{{tt|ラララララララ…|Rarararararara…}}</ab>
| <ab>Aye aye aye, monsters (Monsters!)
Oh baby, monsters (Monsters!)
Sing, All-Stars (All-Stars!)
With a Roar (Head on with a roar! All right!!)

Aye aye aye, monsters (Aye aye!)
I-J-K-L-Monsters (I-J-K-L-M!)
Move your feet, it's dance time (Dance Time!)
Wahhahhahha

Check it out, we are "Little Glee Monster"
Roar Roar R-R-Roar...
Roar Roar R-R-Roar...
Roar Roar R-R-Roar...

Roar Roar R-R-Roar...
Roar Roar R-R-Roar...
Roar Roar R-R-Roar...

Clap, clap, together now!
Everybody put your hands together!
You, you, and you too
Let's roar! (Roar~)

This one is mysterious
One, two, three, and four
Move your body to the rhythm
Isn't it fun?

If you're tired
Eat more
Smile more
Strike a pose
We are monsters
So we are friends
Today's weather is so warm, so so warm
Sleeping (soundly), sleeping (soundly)
Waking up from your nap and you'll have energy back! Yeah!

Aye aye aye, monsters (Monsters!)
Oh baby, monsters (Monsters!)
Sing, All-Stars (All-Stars!)
With a Roar (Head on with a roar! All right!!)

Aye aye aye, monsters (Aye aye!)
I-J-K-L-Monsters (I-J-K-L-M!)
Move your feet, it's dance time (Dance Time!)
Wahhahhahha

Check it out, we are "Little Glee Monster"
Roar Roar R-R-Roar...

Humming, humming, together now!
Harmony of roar and roar
Ooh ah, ooh ooh ah
Aren't we happy?
What is that?
It always gives us courage
March with high spirit
Let's sing together
Let's go together
One-two, one-two, one-two-three

Every one of us is a hero
Everyone is a main character
Let's be excited
And make sounds around the world
Let's dance with stepping, stepping
Stepping (stepping), stepping (stepping)
Go anywhere through a skip, ooh

Aye aye aye, aye aye aye, monsters (Monsters!)
Oh baby, monsters (Monsters!)
Sing, All-Stars (All-Stars!)
With a Roar (Head on with a roar! All right!!)

Aye aye aye, monsters (Aye aye!)
I-J-K-L-Monsters (I-J-K-L-M!)
Move your feet, it's dance time (Dance Time!)
Wahhahhahha

Check it out, we are "Little Glee Monster"

Oh baby, get in the swing
Get on the beat shaking shaking-king
Oh, sweating and sobbing, washing washing-shing
Oh, it's fun and I'm happy; it's delicious and I'm fine
Monster! Monster! Oh, yeah!!!!!!

Aye aye aye, monsters (Monsters!)
Oh baby, monsters (Monsters!)
Sing, All-Stars (All-Stars!)
With a Roar (Head on with a roar! All right!!)

Aye aye aye, monsters (Aye aye!)
I-J-K-L-Monsters (I-J-K-L-M!)
Move your feet, it's dance time (Dance Time!)
Wahhahhahha

Lalalalalalala…</ab>
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==Spoilers==
* {{Ash}} [[XY070|releases]] {{AP|Goodra}}.
* Ash [[XY076|catches]] a {{AP|Noibat}}.
* [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]] [[XY082|evolves]] into {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}.
* [[Serena's Braixen]] [[XY085|receives]] a new stick wand, decorated with a ribbon.
* {{an|Serena}} [[XY089|catches]] an {{TP|Serena|Eevee}}.

==Variants==

==Trivia==
* This song is featured in the game [[Dancing? Pokémon Band]]. The SP Dance Ver. is also featured, made available with the Ver.1.1.0 update.
* The Pokémon roster featured in this ending was never valid in-show, as {{AP|Fletchinder}} [[XY086|evolved]] prior to {{an|Serena}} [[XY089|catching]] her {{TP|Serena|Eevee}}.

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XY100

2025-09-25T15:40:41Z

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* {{BMGf|215369|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''A Festival of Decisions!''' (Japanese: '''忍者村決戦！ゲコガシラ対キリキザン！！''' ''Decisive Battle in the Ninja Village! {{tt|Gekogashira|Frogadier}} VS {{tt|Kirikizan|Bisharp}}!!'') is the 100th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 899th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 10, 2015 and in the United States on April 2, 2016.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

While our heroes are visiting their friend Sanpei’s home in Ninja Village, Chief Hanzo is captured by a group of mysterious ninja! Their leader is Kagetomo, a gifted ninja who has decided that he should be chief in Hanzo’s place.

Sanpei and his brothers are determined to free their chief, and they confront Kagetomo and his forces head on, with the help of Ash, Serena, and Clemont. During the battle, Ash’s Frogadier evolves into an immensely powerful Greninja! The ninja force is defeated, and Kagetomo sees the error of his ways and decides to refocus on his training.

Ash and friends stay to enjoy the village festival, where Hanzo names Sanpei’s oldest brother, Ippei, as the next chief. After our heroes depart, the middle brother, Nihei, tells the others that he saw something in Ash’s Greninja that reminded him of the village’s ancient hero...

==Plot==
[[XY099|Following on]], [[Ninja Village]] is under attack from the vengeful [[Kagetomo]] and the Ninja Corp. Thanks to [[Shinobu]]’s ninja body switch technique, she and {{an|Serena}} escape {{TRT}}'s capture device. The Ninja Corp’s army of {{p|Skarmory}} then blast Team Rocket out of the village. Meanwhile, {{Ash}} and [[Sanpei]] begin to battle against [[Heidayu]]. Heidayu's {{p|Bisharp}} dodges all attacks from {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Frogadier}}, and [[Sanpei's Greninja]], and then attacks all three with {{m|Shadow Claw}}. Frogadier retaliates with frubbles and Greninja uses {{m|Night Slash}}, though Bisharp remains unfazed and proceeds to attack them with {{m|Snarl}}. As Ash and Sanpei are about to lose against Heidayu, [[Saizo]] comes in to battle with his {{p|Barbaracle}}. Outnumbered, Heidayu retreats using a Skarmory to escape, mentioning that he had bought enough time for Kagetomo. While Ash and Sanpei try to go after him, Saizo stops them, explaining that acting carelessly may cause them to lose their opportunity to save {{kal|Hanzo}}. At the village, the Skarmory fleet have also begun to retreat.

At [[Otori Mountain]], Hanzo is captive with Kagetomo and his Ninja Corp. Hanzo tells Kagetomo to remove his mask as it was obvious from the ropes tying him that it was he who had captured him. At Ninja Village, Saizo tells everyone that it was Kagetomo and his henchmen who had kidnapped the chief. He explains to Ash and his friends that Kagetomo was a powerful ninja from Ninja Village who was to be the next village chief. However, he had run away with Heidayu because he was denied the position of chief due to his thirst for power. Kagetomo had then formed a ninja force to capture Hanzo. Saizo had planned to stop him, but had come too late to save Hanzo.

Back at Otori Mountain, Hanzo asks Kagetomo whether it was the chief's emblem that he desired. However, Kagetomo says that he would not steal it, but instead, Hanzo would give it to him at tomorrow's festival and announce him as the new chief. In the meantime, one of the villagers had found where Hanzo was being held captive. Heidayu notices this and tells Kagetomo, however he is unfazed as it fits well into his plans. Ash and the group, along with Sanpei, his brothers, Shinobu, and some villagers, begin to head off to Otori Mountain. Along the way, Heidayu and some of his ninja subordinates intercept them. [[Nihei]] says to Saizo that they will handle things while Saizo and [[Ippei]] go on. A raging battle then starts between Heidayu's corps against Ash and his friends. Ash brings out his Pikachu and Frogadier while Sanpei brings out his Greninja. Both again battle Heidayu and his {{p|Bisharp}}.

During that time, Saizo and Ippei have reached Hanzo, and Kagetomo challenges Ippei to a battle. Kagetomo states that the winner of the battle will become chief over the Ninja Village. Ippei's Greninja and Kagetomo's {{p|Weavile}} then begin a fierce battle. On the other side, Ash and Sanpei are having trouble defeating Heidayu's Bisharp. After knocking Pikachu, Frogadier, and Greninja with Snarl, Bisharp runs to attack the injured Pikachu with {{m|Shadow Claw}}. However, before the attack lands, Frogadier jumps ahead of Pikachu and pushes back Bisharp. As it does so, Frogadier [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Greninja}}. Ash's evolved Greninja then attacks with its newly learned {{m|Water Shuriken}} and thereafter transforms into a [[Bond Phenomenon|special form]] for the first time. He then quickly defeats Bisharp with an extremely powerful {{m|Cut}} and then reverts back to his original form before Ash can understand what just happened. {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Serena}}, Nihei and Shinobu then readily defeat the other ninjas soon after.

Meanwhile, Ippei is facing difficulty battling Kagetomo's Weavile. Hanzo silently appreciates Weavile's power but says that it lacks one thing which Ippei has. As the battle continues, Ash and the rest arrive to see Ippei battling Kagetomo. Ippei's Greninja uses {{m|Double Team}} which Weavile promptly removes with a powerful {{m|Giga Impact}}. However, in that time, Greninja emerges from the ground to attack Weavile. It then finishes off with Water Shuriken, defeating Weavile. While Kagetomo becomes angry at Weavile, Hanzo tells Kagetomo that his Weavile is far stronger than Ippei's Greninja. But Hanzo mentions that Kagetomo lacks one thing Ippei has, that is, devotion for the dreams of the people, Pokémon, and even the whole world.

Back at the village, the annual festival goes ahead as planned. Hanzo officially retires from his position and declares Ippei as the new village chief as he passes the chief emblem onto him. Later, Kagetomo with Heidayu, Hanzo and Ippei, accepts his mistakes and decides to dedicate his powers for the world. For this, Kagetomo decides to go off on a journey to explore the world. He then tells Ippei to take care of the village before leaving with Heidayu. Next morning, Ash and his friends leave Ninja Village with their best wishes. After they leave, at the underground monument for the village hero, Nihei tells Hanzo, Ippei and Saizo about Ash's Greninja's mysterious transformation. Ippei mentions that this must mean the hero from the past has saved the village again.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}}'s {{p|Frogadier}} evolves into {{AP|Greninja}} and learns {{m|Water Shuriken}}.
* Ash's Greninja undergoes a mysterious [[Bond Phenomenon|transformation]] and briefly assumes a new form the first time.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Greninja]] ([[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]]; official)

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY100.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Sanpei]]
* [[Ippei]]
* [[Nihei]]
* [[Saizo]]
* {{kal|Hanzo}}
* [[Shinobu]]
* [[Kagetomo]]
* [[Heidayu]]
* Ninjas
* Ninja army

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY100.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Greninja}} ''(US and international)'' [[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Greninja}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}}; evolves)
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]]; newly evolved)
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Sanpei|Greninja}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ([[Ippei]]'s)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Nihei]]'s)
* {{p|Barbaracle}} ([[Saizo]]'s)
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Shinobu]]'s)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Kagetomo]]'s)
* {{p|Bisharp}} ([[Heidayu]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} (ninja's; ×6)
* {{p|Bisharp}} (ninja's)
* {{p|Pawniard}} (ninja's)
* {{p|Ariados}} (ninja's; ×2)
* {{p|Gengar}} (ninja's; ×3)
* {{p|Mightyena}} (ninja's)
* {{p|Houndoom}} (ninja's)
* {{p|Simisage}} (ninja's)
* {{p|Machop}} (ninja's)
* {{p|Tauros}} (ninja's)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Squishy]])
* {{p|Greninja}} (painting)

==Trivia==
[[File:XY Title Card Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "Burn! Pokémon Challenge!!" focusing on {{p|Frogadier}}
* {{an|Serena}} and {{TP|Serena|Eevee}} narrate the preview of the [[XY101|next episode]].
* In Japan, this episode aired almost exactly one year after the episode (364 days later, one day shy of being a full year) where {{Ash}}'s {{p|Froakie}} evolved into {{p|Frogadier}}.
* Coincidentally, the [[DP100|100th episode]] of {{aniseries|DP}} also features the Evolution of one of Ash's [[first partner Pokémon]], specifically his {{AP|Turtwig}}.
* This is [[Mika Kanai]]'s final episode as {{an|Bonnie}}. Starting in the next episode, [[Mariya Ise]] returns from her maternity leave.
* The other two possible answers during this episode's [[Pokémon Quiz]] were {{p|Ninjask}} and {{p|Accelgor}}, which, like {{p|Greninja}}, are two other Pokémon known for having ninja-like abilities.
* In addition to being the 100th episode of {{aniseries|XY}}, this is the 900th episode of the {{pkmn|animated series}}, if ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' are counted as episodes.
* This episode marks the last physical appearance of [[Sanpei]].

===Errors===
[[File:XY100 error 1.png|thumb|200px|The web on both Greninja's feet are missing]]
* After [[Ash's friends]] notice {{TRT}}, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} can be heard despite not being physically present and Bonnie's bag being closed. This was fixed in the dub.
* When Ash takes out his [[Pokédex]], it is already open. However, when it is pointed at {{AP|Greninja}}, it opens up again.
* After returning to the [[Ninja Village]], the webs on both Ash's and [[Sanpei]]'s {{p|Greninja}}'s feet are missing.

===Dub edits===
* After Frogadier evolves into Greninja, Serena says "Next time it'll be our turn, Braixen", referring to her desire for {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} to evolve. In the original version, she simply calls for Braixen to prepare to attack, but in the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, Serena says it was their turn to attack.
* When {{an|Bonnie}}, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, and [[Squishy]] are cheering, the order of Dedenne's speaking is different in the dub compared to the original Japanese version.

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Lysandre

2025-09-13T01:41:37Z

Watchermark: /* History */

{{spoilers}}
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'''Lysandre''' (Japanese: '''フラダリ''' ''Fuladari'') is the boss of [[Team Flare]] and the main antagonist of [[Pokémon X and Y]]. He is also the owner of [[Lysandre Labs]], the company that created the [[Holo Caster]]. He is the only character in the games to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Team Flare Boss''' (Japanese: '''フレアだんボス''' ''Team Flare Boss'').

He seeks to wipe out most of the world population in order to return the {{pkmn|world|planet}} to a beautiful, unspoiled state; what he describes as 'beautiful' is a world without 'negative' or 'ugly' concepts, such as strife, struggle, war, or despair.<ref name="Pokémon.com 2017-11-02">Lysandre is the boss of Team Flare, the villainous organization that appeared in ''Pokémon X'' and ''Pokémon Y''. He is, by nature, a man of deep sympathies—but has been driven to despair by watching humans fighting and struggling against one another, and he comes to believe that the only way for people to live in beauty, without strife or struggle, is by reducing the number of people living in the world. He restored the ultimate weapon, which had been sealed away 3000 years earlier, and then, using the power of the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas or Yveltal, he attempted to eradicate life.</ref>

==In the core series games==
===History===
[[File:Lysandre meeting Player XY.png|thumb|250px|left|Lysandre meeting the player at Sycamore's lab]]
===={{g|X and Y}}====
The player first meets Lysandre in [[Professor Sycamore]]'s lab in [[Lumiose City]] seeing potential in them, and then later in Café Soleil where he is seen talking to [[Diantha]] about her acting career. He discusses with her about the idea of eternal beauty, but she quickly dismisses the idea, claiming that she does not look for such a thing, much to Lysandre's annoyance. After this, he spots the player, where he speaks about his dream of a beautiful world.

Following this, Lysandre doesn't reappear until much later, after the player has defeated [[Clemont]] for their fifth Badge. This time, he speaks about the [[AZ|king of Kalos]] who nearly vaporized all life in the region 3,000 years ago by usage of a weapon. He also speaks about Xerneas's{{sup/6|X}}/Yveltal's{{sup/6|Y}} role in the creation of the [[ultimate weapon]], as well as their role in the creation of life and destruction as a whole. After this, Lysandre will regularly communicate with the player through the [[Holo Caster]], monitoring their progress, and constantly showing his vision for a beautiful world as well as asking them to reconsider his proposal and join him on his cause.

Lysandre then appears after the player has received their seventh Badge. At this point, it is revealed through his Holo Caster message that he is the leader of [[Team Flare]], and that he plans to use the weapon which he spoke about earlier in order to eliminate anyone not part of Team Flare, surprising both the player and their neighbor. The player later confronts Lysandre in person at the lab beneath his café as he wishes to test the player's resolve, and is then battled and defeated. Lysandre admires the player's resolve and strength and instructs them that if they wish to stop him, he must get the elevator key from one of four Team Flare's scientists the player already met, while he retreats underground.

After the player obtains the Key and descends further into the lab, they meet with Lysandre who is speaking with a tall man behind bars known as AZ. Lysandre introduces AZ as someone who "shares the name of the previous King of Kalos" as well as possessing the key of the ultimate weapon. After AZ tells the player the tragedy left by the ultimate weapon and asks them to stop the device from being used, Lysandre invites the player deeper underground if they wish to stop him. The player descends and meets Lysandre talking with [[Xerosic]]. Lysandre then tells the player to battle Xerosic, and if they are successful against the scientist, then they will stop their scheme. After the player defeats Xerosic, he has them push one of two buttons, one of which activates the weapon. However, pushing the correct one unfortunately does not stop Xerosic from unleashing the weapon on Kalos. (If the player chooses the blue button he will activate the weapon by remote control, otherwise the player activates the weapon.)

Lysandre is later found again at the site of the ultimate weapon in [[Geosenge Town]] where the player's rival questions him about his extreme measures to fix the world, which he replies that they are the only possible solution for he thinks humans are inherently evil and greedy. He uses the analogy of them competing over their [[Mega Ring]] as an example that when something cannot be shared, people will fight for it, for someone must live with it and some without and as such, more tragedies are likely to happen and therefore, the only solution is to reduce the human population. When further questioned about Pokémon, he tearfully claims that Pokémon, while magnificent beings, are condemned to be used by humans and, for the greater good, are best annihilated.

He is then battled again as he simply seeks to stall for time against the player. The player defeats Lysandre once again, and he shows further admiration for the player's strength. He then challenges the player to travel deeper into the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]] to stop the weapon despite his belief that it is already too late, but multiple members of Team Flare are waiting in ambush on the lower floors. After defeating them, the player reaches Xerneas or Yveltal. The legendary Pokémon is then battled and caught by the player, seemingly disabling the weapon. Lysandre returns wearing a cybernetic suit, called the '''Lysandre Machine''', that is intended to drain Xerneas's{{sup/6|X}}/Yveltal's{{sup/6|Y}} energy back into the Ultimate Weapon, and he declares that he will take the legendary Pokémon back and complete his plan. Now wielding a Mega Ring of his own, he engages the player in a final battle.
[[File:Lysandre Loses XY.png|frame|Lysandre losing to the player]]
After being defeated for the third and final time, Lysandre expresses his disgust towards the fact that his beautiful world will never be a reality. The player and their friends attempt to reason with him, saying that if people cooperate together, a better world is possible, and they use the Mega Evolution achieved by him as proof of the bond he has with his Pokémon. He, however, rejects the idea as mere naivety and then attempts to 'force immortality on the player, their friends, and himself'{{sup/6|X}}/'kill everyone in the building'{{sup/6|Y}} and fires the ultimate weapon using what little power still remains. Hearing this, the player and their friends quickly leave, after which the blast from the weapon destroys the building and seemingly buries Lysandre and the HQ under rubble, putting an end to Team Flare's threat.

Later on in the game, an NPC in [[Snowbelle City]] who is an old friend of Lysandre mentions that Lysandre had noble intentions and did his best to help people in need, but was eventually convinced of humanity's stupidity, along with his own limitations which resulted in him becoming a misanthrope.

===={{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}====
=====[[Episode RR]]=====
An [[Pokémon multiverse|alternate universe]] version of Lysandre appears as a member of [[Team Rainbow Rocket]] is one of the second pair of bosses the player must face, along with [[Cyrus]]. Like the other {{cat|villainous team leaders}} in Team Rainbow Rocket, this Lysandre was summoned from a world where his plans succeeded. However, as he explains to the player, a bright light consumed him when he fired the [[ultimate weapon]] and was transported to the game's world. He has his {{tc|Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt}}s set up devices with red and blue buttons in his office within [[Team Rocket's Castle]]. Then, he subjects the player to the same choice the player in Kalos was subjected to, claiming that one button will activate the ultimate weapon and the other will open the path to [[Giovanni]]. However, no matter which button the player chooses, it will be the one that activates the weapon. Lysandre then tells the player that pushing the opposite button will prevent it from firing. However, in order to buy time for the weapon to fire, Lysandre battles the player, using Xerneas{{sup/7|US}}/Yveltal{{sup/7|UM}} as part of his team. When he is defeated, he allows the player to press the other button, ostensibly shutting down the ultimate weapon, as well as unlocking one of the two seals needed to reach Giovanni. Lysandre then wonders if things would have been different in his world if he had met a Trainer like the player. He then rejects that line of thought, resolving that he must bring about his beautiful world. He is later sent back to his own world by [[Colress]] off-screen.

===Pokémon===
====Pokémon X and Y====
=====First battle=====
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|{{Pokémon/6
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|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
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{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle=====
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|{{Pokémon/6
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|{{Pokémon/6
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{{Party/Footer}}

=====Third battle=====
{{Party/Single
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|{{Pokémon/6
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|pokemon=Mienshao
|level=49
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|{{Pokémon/6
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|{{Pokémon/6
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{{Party/Footer}}

====Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon====
Lysandre's Pokémon are kept in [[Master Ball]]s. His final Pokémon differs between the two versions.

=====Pokémon Ultra Sun=====
{{Party/Single
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|name=Lysandre
|game=US
|location=Team Rocket's Castle
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=620
|pokemon=Mienshao
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dual Chop|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High Jump Kick|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|gender=male
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|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|ability=Insomnia
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|move2=Heat Wave|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=668
|pokemon=Pyroar
|spritegender=male
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Fire|type2=Normal
|ability=Rivalry
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Hyper Voice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Snarl|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color=eb8b51}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|held=Gyaradosite
|level=65
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=716
|pokemon=Xerneas
|level=67
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Fairy Aura
|move1=Geomancy|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psyshock|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Pokémon Ultra Moon=====
{{Party/Single
|color=eb8b51
|headcolor=e36226
|bordercolor=ab3f26
|sprite=VSLysandre USUM.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}18,760
|class=Team Flare
|name=Lysandre
|game=UM
|location=Team Rocket's Castle
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=620
|pokemon=Mienshao
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dual Chop|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High Jump Kick|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|ability=Insomnia
|move1=Dark Pulse|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Special
|move2=Heat Wave|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=668
|pokemon=Pyroar
|spritegender=male
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Fire|type2=Normal
|ability=Rivalry
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Hyper Voice|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Snarl|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color=eb8b51}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|held=Gyaradosite
|level=65
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=717
|pokemon=Yveltal
|level=67
|type1=Dark
|type2=Flying
|ability=Dark Aura
|move1=Oblivion Wing|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Lysandre (Masters)}}
Lysandre forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Yveltal}} and {{p|Volcanion}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Lysandre became a playable sync pair on February 11, 2021.

Lysandre has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories, [[Legendary Adventures]] and the [[Villain Arc]].

{{PairDex/h|Sun|Defense}}
{{PairDex|115|Lysandre|trainerlink=Lysandre (Masters)#Yveltal|trainerimg=Lysandre|0717|Yveltal|Flying|Fairy|Special Strike|exrole=Sprint|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|115|Lysandre|trainerlink=Lysandre (Masters)#Volcanion|trainerimg=Lysandre Sygna|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]]|0721|buddy=yes|Volcanion|Water|Rock|Special Strike|exrole=Tech|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:96px" | [[File:Lysandre concept art.jpg|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:96px" | [[File:Lysandre XY anime.png|180px]]
|-
| Concept artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
|}

===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #eb8b51"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:80px"| [[File:VSLysandre.png|200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:80px"| [[File:VSLysandre 2.png|200px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:80px"| [[File:Spr USUM Lysandre.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:80px"| [[File:VSLysandre USUM.png|150px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#000"
| VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| VS model as Team Flare Boss from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| High-poly model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:80px"| [[File:Lysandre XY OD.png|67px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:80px"| [[File:Lysandre 2 XY OD.png|100px]]
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:80px"| [[File:Lysandre USUM OD.png|100px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#000"
| Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| Overworld model as Team Flare Boss from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|colspan=2| Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Lysandre/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
====History====
[[File:Lysandre anime.png|thumb|250px|Lysandre in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'']]
Lysandre debuted in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''. Though he was not identified as the caller at the time, he contacted [[Alain]] via the [[Holo Caster]], directing him to where a new Mega Stone could be found. He also was seen observing the power of Alain's Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X during its battle with [[Siebold]]'s Mega {{p|Blastoise}}.

In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', Lysandre traveled to [[Hoenn]], intervened in Alain's battle with {{Steven}}, and introduced Alain and Steven properly to each other. It was revealed that in the past, he defeated Alain in a battle over an [[Ampharosite]], then took Alain to [[Lysandre Labs]] and recruited him to work in a project to harness the energy of Mega Evolution for peaceful purposes. Lysandre was also the one who awarded Alain his Mega Ring and Charizardite X, though he asked Alain to not tell Professor Sycamore of the research, fearing that people with bad intentions would bring harm to him in order to obtain it. Later, he traveled with Alain, [[Mairin]], and Steven to a ruin, where they uncovered an ancient [[Giant Rock]]. However, his research on the Giant Rock accidentally summoned {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza}}, who destroyed the area. After the encounter with Rayquaza, Lysandre discovered a similar energy reading to the Giant Rock near [[Rustboro City]], and asked Alain to go there and investigate. He also covertly ordered Alain to keep a close eye on Steven, for the [[Hoenn League]] {{pkmn|Champion}} had precious information on Mega Evolution.
[[File:Team Flare Scientists Young.png|thumb|left|250px|A younger Lysandre]]
In ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', Lysandre gave instructions to Alain and Steven. After Mega Rayquaza defeated both [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Groudon}} and Primal {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Kyogre}}, he had the Giant Rock, which had reappeared during the battle of the Legendary Pokémon, taken away with his submarine for further studies.

In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', Lysandre observed Alain's battles against ten Mega Evolution Trainers while his scientists researched the Giant Rock. After [[Chespie]], Mairin's {{p|Chespin}}, who had interfered with the experiments performed on a {{p|Zygarde}} Core, was hospitalized, Lysandre told the victorious Alain that he had to continue gather data on Mega Evolution if Chespie was to recover. He was also shown to be close to Malva, who served as Alain's final opponent.

Lysandre has a major antagonistic role in [[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]], first making appearances in ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]'' and ''[[XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!]]'', where he was studying [[Squishy]] alongside [[Xerosic]].

In ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', Lysandre was contacted by Alain via the Holo Caster, who wanted to know if Mairin's Chespie's condition had improved or not. Later, he reappeared in [[XY107|the next episode]], overseeing the operation to capture [[Z2]] alongside Xerosic. At the end of the episode, he received Z2.

Lysandre reappeared in ''[[XY118|Championing a Research Battle!]]'' and ''[[XY119|A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!]]'', where he received mission reports from Xerosic.

In ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', Lysandre was talking to a man inside a building at the [[Lumiose Conference]]. He soon got a call on a Holo Caster that an {{tc|Team Flare Admin|Admin}} was holding, from Xerosic, who was in the front seat of a truck that was just outside the [[Lumiose Gym]]. Later on at night, he met {{Ash}} for the first time and discussed the capability of [[Ash's Greninja]] to take on its different form in battle. After his conversation with him, he was shown with an annoyed expression, before turning towards the Lumiose Gym and smirked. Lysandre later talked to Mairin after she ran up to him and he put on a happy expression. The next day, Lysandre was seated in a private viewing box inside the Lumiose Conference's stadium with a glass window, along with Mairin and the same Admin, and they all watched as Ash and Alain each walked towards their respective sides of the battlefield in the Lumiose Conference's stadium, for the final round of the Conference.
[[File:Lysandre Machine anime.png|thumb|250px|Wearing the Lysandre Machine in Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]
In ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]'' and ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', Lysandre watched Ash and Alain's battle in the finals of the Lumiose Conference. Towards the end of the latter episode, his true egotistical, narcissistic nature is revealed as he uses the power of Z2 to bring the whole of Kalos into his control, taking over Lumiose City and subsequently the Lumiose Conference, which had just been concluded.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Lysandre revealed himself as the leader of Team Flare to a captured Ash. He also televised a message to the citizens of Kalos about his plan for creating a new, beautiful world for Team Flare.

In ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', Lysandre explained his motivations. Much like in the games, he once had a generous nature and would help those in need. However, after those he supported grew accustomed to his aid and turned greedy, he became disillusioned with the human race. Because of this, he intended to "restart" the world, and he attempted to control Ash and Greninja the same way he did with Zygarde, so that Ash could become the guide of the new world. Ash, however, defied Lysandre and used the [[Bond Phenomenon]] to break free. Following this turn of events, Lysandre equipped his machine and started a fight with Ash and the defecting Alain using his Pyroar and his Shiny Mega Gyarados. Pyroar was defeated through a joint attack by {{AP|Noivern}}, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', Lysandre defeated the majority of Ash's team. He was surprised when Malva appeared to help Alain and Ash, but nonetheless remained confident even after Clemont and Bonnie freed the two Zygarde under his control.

In ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', Lysandre was finally beaten by Ash and Alain. Refusing to surrender, Lysandre seemingly killed himself by jumping off the tower. It was afterwards revealed that Lysandre had planned for the Giant Rock to transform into a copy of Zygarde, which would engulf the [[Anistar City]] Sundial and release enough energy to wipe out all life on the planet.

He made one final appearance in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]''. After the Giant Rock was temporarily stopped by Ash, Alain, Steven, Malva, [[Diantha]], and all of the Kalos [[Gym Leader]]s and [[Chespie]] was freed from it's control, Lysandre appears and revives the Rock himself using a control device announcing he still intends to destroy the world even if it means he has to die too. He lost control of the Rock after the device was destroyed by Ash and Alain, and was defeated entirely by Squishy and Z2 after they transformed into Zygarde Complete Forme and destroyed the Giant Rock. The explosion from Zygarde's {{m|Core Enforcer}} engulfs Lysandre, leaving his final fate unclear.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Lysandre's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:

=====On hand=====
{{MissingInfo|2|java|enva|scope=section}}
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Pyroar
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Lysandre Pyroar.png
|epnum=XYS02
|epname=Mega Evolution Special II
|vajp=Tsuguo Mogami
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc={{p|Pyroar}} is the first Pokémon that Lysandre is known to have and is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside his Poké Ball]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no

|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Gyarados
|shiny=yes
|mega=yes
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Lysandre Gyarados.png
|cap=Lysandre's Gyarados
|img2=Lysandre Mega Gyarados.png
|cap2=Lysandre's Mega Gyarados
|epnum=XY133
|epname=Coming Apart at the Dreams!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Lysandre's {{Shiny}} {{p|Gyarados}} first appeared in ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', where it was sent out to battle {{Ash}} and [[Alain]]. Gyarados is able to Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados. It is shown to be an extremely powerful combatant. After its ally Pyroar was defeated, it single-handedly fought a group of seven Pokémon from Ash's entire team and Alain, including two Mega-level and four fully evolved Pokémon along with Ash's Pikachu, eventually knocking out all of Ash's Pokémon except Greninja and Pikachu. Even after [[Malva]]'s Mega Houndoom joined the fight, it managed to continue battling. Gyarados was eventually defeated by a combined attack from Charizard, Pikachu, and Greninja.

Gyarados's known moves are {{m|Incinerate}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Dragon Tail}}.}}

=====Controlled=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Zygarde
|main=Z2
|nick=Z2
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Lysandre Zygarde.png
|img2=Lysandre Zygarde 50 Percent.png
|epnum=XY94
|epname=From A to Z!
|vajp=Yūki Kaji
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=Z2 was captured by [[Team Flare]] and later given to Lysandre in ''[[XY107|An Explosive Operation!]]'', being held captive within [[Lysandre Labs]]. In ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', it was placed under the influence of Team Flare by [[Xerosic]]'s [[Mega Evolution]] energy weapon and was then used by Lysandre to gain power over the entire [[Kalos]] region, covering [[Lumiose City]] in giant roots. In ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', it managed to overwhelm its companion [[Squishy|Z1]], allowing it to be placed in the same influence it is already in. It was finally freed in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' when [[Clemont]] and [[Clembot]] destroyed Xerosic's machine.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Zygarde
|main=Squishy
|nick=Z1
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Lysandre Zygarde 50 percent 2.png
|epnum=XY04
|epname=Mega Evolution Special IV
|vajp=Yūki Kaji
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=Z1 was defeated by Z2 in ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'' before being put under the influence of [[Team Flare]] as well by [[Xerosic]]'s [[Mega Evolution]] energy weapon. It was freed in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' when [[Bonnie]] sang it [[Puni-chan's Song]].}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=eb8b51|bordercolor=ab3f26
|ja=手塚秀彰 ''[[Hideaki Tezuka]]''
|en=[[H.D. Quinn]]
|fi=Aku Laitinen
|fr_eu=Jean-Michel Vovk
|pt_br=Bruno Rocha
|id=Ary Wibowo ([[XYS02]]-[[XYS04]]) Diky Rahman ([[S19]])
|pl=Jacek Król
|ru=Андрей Гриневич ''Andrey Grinevich''
|es_la=Alan Prieto
|es_eu=Héctor Garay}}

===Pokémon Generations===
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}
[[File:Lysandre PG.png|thumb|250px|Lysandre in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Lysandre appeared in ''[[PG16|The Beauty Eternal]]'', where he announced the release of the [[Holo Caster]]. In the process, he was depicted as a popular and successful businessman. He was later seen discussing with [[Diantha]] about the concept of eternal beauty. Afterwards, he was interviewed by some reporters over his involvement with some secret plans, but he didn't reveal any information. Lysandre was then seen at the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], conducting experiments on {{p|Yveltal}} in the hopes of creating a more beautiful world.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68%
|main=yes
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Pyroar
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Lysandre Pyroar PG.png
|epnum=PG16
|epname=The Beauty Eternal
|desc={{p|Pyroar}} is Lysandre's only known Pokémon.}}

=====Held captive=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Yveltal
|type1=Dark
|type2=Flying
|img=Yveltal PG.png
|epnum=PG16
|epname=The Beauty Eternal
|desc={{p|Yveltal}} was first seen as a cocoon in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]]. Lysandre conducted some experiments on Yveltal in the hopes of creating a more beautiful world.

None of Yveltal's moves are known.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=eb8b51|bordercolor=ab3f26
|ja=東地宏樹 ''[[Hiroki Touchi]]''
|en=Dean Wein
|nl=Hein van Beem
|pt_br=Márcio Simões
|es_eu=Ernesto Castaño}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Lysandre Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Lysandre in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Lysandre appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', where he was shown battling {{ga|Calem}} and his {{p|Xerneas}} inside the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]]. After being easily defeated, he briefly recalled his conversations with [[Professor Sycamore]] and [[Diantha]] about mortality and beauty. He then fired the [[ultimate weapon]] in an attempt to force immortality on himself, Calem, {{ga|Serena}}, and [[Shauna]]. The weapon fired as the Trainers escaped, leaving his fate unknown. One week later, [[Malva]] discussed his legacy on the [[Holo Caster]].

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Gyarados
|mega=yes
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Lysandre Gyarados Evolutions.png
|cap=Lysandre's Gyarados
|img2=Lysandre Mega Gyarados Evolutions.png
|cap2=Lysandre's Mega Gyarados
|epnum=PE03
|epname=The Visionary
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Lysandre's {{p|Gyarados}} appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', where it was sent out to battle {{ga|Calem}}'s {{p|Xerneas}}, however it is easily defeated by its opponent's Legendary Pokémon. Gyarados is able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gyarados.

Gyarados's only known move is {{m|Aqua Tail}}.}}

====Artwork====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:96px" | [[File:Pokémon Evolutions poster.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #ab3f26; background: #e36226; width:96px" | [[File:Pokemon Evolutions E03 poster.png|200px]]
|-
|Poster artwork for {{color2|000|Pokémon Evolutions}}
|Poster artwork for {{color2|000|PE03|The Visionary}}
|}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=eb8b51|bordercolor=ab3f26
|ja=土師孝也 ''Takaya Hashi''
|en=Adin Rudd
|pt_br=Bruno Rocha
|es_la=Alan Prieto
|es_eu=Nacho Castaño
}}

===GOTCHA!===
Lysandre briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Lysandre Malva Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lysandre in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Lysandre Machine Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Lysandre wearing the Lysandre Machine in Pokémon Adventures]]
====={{MangaArc|X & Y}}=====
Lysandre debuted in ''[[PS552|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''. He was first seen in [[Professor Sycamore]]'s lab, watching a video of the battle between [[Xerxer|Xerneas]] and {{p|Yveltal}} in [[Vaniville Town]]. He then asked for a copy of the footage for further study.

In ''[[PS558|What Does Charmander Do When It Dozes]]'', Professor Sycamore sent {{adv|Trevor}} and his friends to [[Lysandre Labs|Lysandre Café]] to get repairs for Trevor's [[Holo Caster]]. The group was introduced to Lysandre, but Trevor became suspicious of the man after seeing his silhouette in a photo taken during the Vaniville incident. Noting Trevor's strange behavior, Lysandre asked to see the photo, even using his Pokémon to surround the group when Trevor refused. [[Diantha]] arrived and used her [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} to defend Trevor's group. Lysandre backed off and left to answer a call from [[Xerosic]], who had discovered the location of Xerneas's tree form.

In ''[[PS577|Quilladin Stands]]'', Lysandre returned to the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]] after Xerneas's tree form had been successfully transported. He received the Lysandre Machine, which [[Clemont]] was forced to build, and a Mega Ring, which had its [[Key Stone]] stolen from [[Korrina]]. Lysandre and Xerosic began draining Xerneas of its life energy to fuel the [[ultimate weapon]]. {{adv|X}} later broke into the building to put an end to [[Team Flare]]'s ambitions. He found the ultimate weapon's control room and confronted Lysandre, who used his Mega Ring to Mega Evolve his {{p|Gyarados}}. During their battle, X had his [[Élec]] use its {{a|Lightning Rod}} to pull electricity from the ultimate weapon's absorber into its tail, draining the machine of its power. This allowed Xerneas to awaken from its slumber and revert back to normal.

In ''[[PS580|Flabébé Blooms]]'', Trevor, {{adv|Tierno}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, [[Clemont]], [[Emma]], and [[AZ]] arrived at the control room, where they found X had already been defeated. Trevor, Tierno, and Shauna tried removing the ultimate weapon's key but were unable to pull it out in time before it fired. To Lysandre's frustration, the combined efforts of X and his friends successfully weakened the ultimate weapon, preventing it from taking any innocent lives. AZ stayed behind to allow Xerneas to escape back to the surface with X and the others. When Malva attempted to confront X's group with Yveltal, Lysandre ordered a ceasefire due to it and Xerneas being evenly matched. Xerneas confirmed this and retreated, taking X and the others with it.

In ''[[PS582|Pinsir Glares]]'', Team Flare was revealed to have blamed the destruction caused by the ultimate weapon on X's friends and the Gym Leaders. They moved operations to the [[Pokémon Village]] to keep a low profile. When Xerosic later discovered the stones lining {{rt|10|Kalos}} are an older form of the absorber, Team Flare began using them to drain the life energy of the Pokémon living at the village. These actions earned Team Flare the anger of {{adv|Mewtwo}}, who protected the Pokémon Village. In ''[[PS590|Yveltal Steals]]'', X and {{adv|Blue}} found Lysandre in battle with Mewtwo at the village. Hoping to have Mewtwo weakened enough for capture, Lysandre tried to trick it into attacking X and Blue, only for {{adv|Blaine}} to arrive and Mega Evolve Mewtwo into its Y form.

In ''[[PS591|Mewtwo Angered]]'', Lysandre summoned [[Emma|Essentia]] and used a device to control her like a puppet. By talking into the device, Essentia would repeat Lysandre's words, allowing him to command the {{adv|Zygarde}} she had caught earlier. While Blaine and Mewtwo kept Zygarde still, X defeated Essentia, uncovering her true identity as his friend Emma. With some words of encouragement from X and [[Cassius]], Emma betrayed Lysandre, but was attacked by his Gyarados before she could command Zygarde. Lysandre took Zygarde's [[Poké Ball]], only for {{adv|Y}} to arrive and take his Mega Ring. Although he was angered by this, Lysandre made an announcement to the entire Kalos region, informing the public of Team Flare's plan to destroy everything with the ultimate weapon. By borrowing Key Stones from his allies, X was able to activate Mega Evolution for his entire team at once.

In ''[[PS593|Xerneas Gives]]'', Lysandre used Zygarde to battle X's Mega-Evolved team. As the battle went on, X's friends noticed Zygarde's body was breaking apart due to Xerneas and Yveltal reverting to their tree and cocoon forms. Once they fully reverted, X had his team launch one final attack, fully separating Zygarde. Malva attempted to save Lysandre from falling, only for both to land onto the rubble below. Heavily injured, Lysandre weakly asked Malva why the ultimate weapon had not yet been fired. Afterward, Blaine revealed Lysandre was alive, but had sustained severe injuries to his spinal cord.

====={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}=====
Lysandre reappeared in a flashback as a silhouette when Sina and Dexio were explaining Zygarde's presence in Alola.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Gyarados
|mega=yes
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|gender=male
|img=Lysandre Gyarados Adventures.png
|img2=Lysandre Mega Gyarados Adventures.png
|epnum=PS552
|epname=They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping
|desc={{p|Gyarados}} is Lysandre's first known Pokémon. He was first seen with his Trainer in [[Lumiose City]] watching the footage of {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}'s battle in [[Vaniville Town]]. At Lysandre Café, Gyarados was used to scare {{adv|Trevor}} before being stopped by [[Diantha]], who had her {{p|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolve to make her back off. Later, Lysandre talks to Gyarados about how he will be able to one day Mega Evolve now that he has his respective Mega Stone. When X attacked the Team Flare Secret HQ, Lysandre used Gyarados to battle him and Mega Evolves him. With Lysandre's Mega Ring, which had his Key Stone stolen from Korrina, Gyarados can Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados. He lost the ability to Mega Evolve after Lysandre's Mega Ring was taken. He is level 53, has a Sassy nature, and his [[Characteristic]] is "likes to fight."

Gyarados's known moves are {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and his Ability is {{a|Intimidate}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Pyroar
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Lysandre Pyroar Adventures.png
|epnum=PS559
|epname=Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change
|desc={{p|Pyroar}} is Lysandre's second known Pokémon. He was first seen with his Trainer at Lysandre Café, where he was used to scare Trevor and his friends before being forced to back off by [[Diantha]]'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}. He is level 51 and has an Impish nature.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Mienfoo
|type1=Fighting
|gender=male
|img=Lysandre Mienfoo Adventures.png
|epnum=PS559
|epname=Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change
|desc={{p|Mienfoo}} is Lysandre's third known Pokémon. He was first seen with his Trainer in Lysandre Café, where he was used to scare Trevor into giving up a picture that was taken in [[Vaniville Town]]. He was stopped by [[Diantha]], who had her {{p|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolve to make him back off. At Team Flare Secret HQ, he was used to battle against X to stop him from interrupting Lysandre's plan. At the Pokémon Village, he was used to fight against Mewtwo, but was later knocked out by Zygarde's Land's Wrath. He is level 45 and has a Bold nature.

Mienfoo's only known move is {{m|Dual Chop}}{{tt|*|mentioned and used off-panel}} and his Ability is {{a|Inner Focus}}.}}

=====Lost=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Zygarde (Adventures)
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Zygarde
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Zygarde Adventures.png
|epnum=PS584
|epname=Hawlucha Attacks
|desc={{p|Zygarde}}, also known as Kalos's "Overseer" (Japanese: '''監視者''' ''Watcher''), was captured by Essentia in [[Anistar City]]. At the Pokémon Village, Lysandre controlled Essentia so that he may use Zygarde to battle against X, {{adv|Blue}}, and Blaine. After Emma was freed from Lysandre's control, Lysandre had Gyarados attack Emma so that he may take Zygarde's Poké Ball, giving him full control over it. Once [[Xerxer]] and {{p|Yveltal}} reverted to their dormant forms, Zygarde had no reason to stay, so its body began breaking apart. X's Mega-Evolved team used a combined attack to fully break apart Zygarde, leading to Lysandre's defeat.}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Lysandre or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Lysandre's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Pretend Boss Pikachu|196}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=196/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Forbidden Light|Pyroar|19}}|type=Fire|expanded=Yes|enset=Forbidden Light|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=19/131|jpset=Forbidden Light|jprarity=R|jpnum=016/094}}

{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Fire}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Flashfire|Lysandre|90}}|type=Supporter|expanded=Yes|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=U|jpnum=077/080|enset2=Flashfire|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=104/106|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=085/080|enset3=Ancient Origins|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=78/98|jpset4=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum4=125/131|jpset5=The Best of XY|jpnum5=150/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Phantom Forces|Lysandre's Trump Card|99}}|type=Supporter|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=99/119|enset2=Phantom Forces|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=118/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=U|jpnum=086/088|jpset2=Phantom Gate|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=095/088}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Lysandre ♢ (Forbidden Light 110)|Lysandre]] {{Prism Star}}|type=Supporter|expanded=Yes|enset=Forbidden Light|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=110/131|jpset=Forbidden Light|jprarity=PR|jpnum=089/094}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Forbidden Light|Lysandre Labs|111}}|type=Stadium|expanded=Yes|enset=Forbidden Light|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=111/131|jpset=Forbidden Light|jprarity=U|jpnum=089/094}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Shining Fates|Boss's Orders|58}} '''Lysandre'''|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Shining Fates|enrarity=Rare|ennum=058/072|jpset=Venusaur VMAX Starter Set|jpsetlink=Venusaur & Blastoise VMAX Starter Sets|jpnum=018/021|enset2=Lost Origin|enrarity2=TGU|ennum2=TG24/TG30|jpset2=VMAX Climax|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=268/184}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}

==Trivia==
* Lysandre shares three Pokémon with [[Cyrus]], another leader of a [[Team Galactic|villainous team]]: {{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}, and {{p|Gyarados}}. Their goals are also similar; both involve trying to wipe out everyone for some purpose and using [[Legendary Pokémon]] to achieve it.
** [[Xerosic]] and [[Mable]], two of his top scientists, possess a {{p|Crobat}} and a {{p|Houndoom}} and {{p|Weavile}}, respectively; all Pokémon that Cyrus had.
* In {{aniseries|PTS}}, the Lysandre Machine's functions are different: the "bugs" attached to the backpack piece are able to shoot beams of Mega Evolution energy, while the gauntlet is used to control the [[Giant Rock]]. Additionally, the pieces of the suit are capable of flight and can carry Lysandre into the air while he is wearing them.
* Lysandre's Gyarados knows {{m|Iron Head}} and {{m|Outrage}}, which it cannot learn in {{g|X and Y}}. The only way for Gyarados to know these moves in Pokémon X and Y is through [[Move Tutor]]s in {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}} before being transferred through [[Pokémon Bank]], or through a Move Tutor in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the latter of which wasn't available at the time of X and Y's release.
* The background story of Lysandre told by an NPC in Snowbelle City is similar to the manga ''{{wp|Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind}}'', where a king, who wants to save humanity and wanting peace for his peasants, eventually realizes their stupidity and grows to hate them, eventually becoming a tyrant.
* Lysandre's hairstyle was stylized to somewhat resemble a [[List of Pokémon with gender differences#Pyroar|male]] {{p|Pyroar}}'s mane, one of his Pokémon.
* Lysandre is the first villainous team leader to debut in a special episode of the {{pkmn|animated series}}, and also the first to have a [[Shiny Pokémon]].
** In ''Pokémon the Series'', Lysandre is not Professor Sycamore's former pupil. Instead, the two only meet for the first time during the events of the {{aniseries|XY|''XY'' series}} special, ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]''.
* When Lysandre is defeated for the last time in X and Y, the {{player}} performs a unique victory pose.
* Lysandre's visor can be seen on his desk in [[Team Rocket's Castle]], though he does not wear it at any point as a member of [[Team Rainbow Rocket]].
* Lysandre is the first villainous team leader in the [[core series]] who never wears his team's insignia on his clothing.
* Lysandre is the first villainous team leader in ''Pokémon the Series'' whom {{Ash}} defeated in a battle.
** He was also the first villainous team leader in the animated series since {{an|Giovanni}} to be shown to use Pokémon of his own, instead of just controlling one or more Legendary Pokémon.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eb8b51; border: 3px solid #ab3f26"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
| フラダリ ''Fuladari''
| From ''{{wp|fleur-de-lis}}'', a decorative symbol used in French heraldry named after the French word for {{wp|Lilium|lily flower}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
| Lysandre
| From ''lys'' (French for lily) and ''{{wp|Lysandre}}'' (French cognate of the name ''{{wp|Lysander (given name)|Lysander}}'' that is of Greek origin meaning "liberator" and the namesake of a {{wp|Lysander|Spartan admiral}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Flordelis
| From ''flor de lis'' (Spanish for fleur-de-lis) and possibly ''crudelis'' (Latin for cruel)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| European Spanish
| Lysson
| From ''lys'' (French for lily) and possibly ''lion''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Elisio
| From ''Eliseo'' ({{wp|Elysium}}) and ''fleur-de-lis''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 플라드리 ''Peulladeuri''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 弗拉達利 / 弗拉达利 ''Fúlādálì''
| rowspan="2"| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 弗拉達利 ''Fātlāaidaahtleih''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hindi
| लाइसैंडर ''Lysandre''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Indonesian
| Lysandre Lysandra
| Same as English name Similar to his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Лисандр ''Lisandr''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| ฟลัวเดอลีส์ ''Fluadoeli''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Puradari
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}

''Team Flare Boss''
{{langtable|color=e36226|bordercolor=ab3f26
|fr_eu=Boss Team Flare
|de=Team-Flare-Boss
|it=Capo del Team Flare
|ko=플레어단보스 ''{{tt|Peulle'eo-dan Boseu|Team Flare Boss}}''
|es_eu=Jefe del Team Flare
}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
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{{Team Rainbow Rocket}}
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{{TrainerNav|Defense|kalos=yes}}
{{Animecharacters|Defense}}
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XY136

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title_en=Forming a More Perfect Union! |
title_ja=反撃のジガルデ！カロス最終決戦！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Zygarde Counterattack! The Final Decisive Battle of Kalos!! |
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* {{BMGf|217700|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|218407|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|220534|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Forming a More Perfect Union!''' (Japanese: '''反撃のジガルデ！カロス最終決戦！！''' ''The Zygarde Counterattack! The Final Decisive Battle of Kalos!!'') is the 136th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 935th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside [[XY135]] and in the United States on December 17, 2016.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

An amazing assembly of powerful Pokémon and Trainers—including the Kalos Gym Leaders and two Champions—have come to help our heroes stop Team Flare! This teamwork allows Ash and Alain to rescue Chespie from inside the Giant Rock, and it seems to be defeated...until it rises once again, under Lysandre’s control.

Things seem hopeless until Squishy persuades the other Core to join the fight. The two of them merge together to become the titanic Zygarde Complete, which puts a stop to Lysandre’s plan once and for all.

Finally, it’s time for Squishy and Bonnie to say their goodbyes—but they’ll always remember their unwavering friendship that helped save the world!

==Plot==
Everyone heads towards the [[Giant Rock]], the Shuriken telling them where to go in order to rescue [[Chespie]]. [[Mairin]], {{an|Bonnie}}, and {{an|Serena}} look on at the Rock. The Rock uses vines to attack, but {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} counter with {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}. More vines attack as [[Malva]], [[Blaziken Mask]], and [[Alain]] order their Pokémon to use Flamethrower. [[Valerie]] and [[Olympia]] help as {{Ash}} and Alain make their way through the vines. Valerie is soon captured, but she insists they continue. {{an|Korrina}} and {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} stop a vine from attacking {{AP|Greninja}}, but are also captured. They, too, insist the others continue on. [[Ramos]] and {{p|Gogoat}} also buy them time before being captured. Alain and Ash are captured by vines as well, but [[Viola]] frees them with {{p|Vivillon}}'s {{m|Solar Beam}}. Grant has {{p|Tyrunt}} attack the vines with {{m|Rock Tomb}}, creating a wall, but more vines attack Viola, which knocks her into Grant and then captures them. Ash and Alain climb up the wall as more vines attack, but [[Wulfric]] has {{p|Abomasnow}} use {{m|Ice Shard}} on them to {{status|Freeze|freeze}} the vines. He then orders them to hurry up as Abomasnow is knocked away. Their friends go ahead to clear a path as Malva has {{p|Houndoom}} use {{m|Dark Pulse}} and {{an|Professor Sycamore}} has {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}} use {{m|Dragon Rage}}. Afterward, both are captured by the vines. They tell Ash and Alain to keep going, and Ash promises not to let them down. Watching with {{an|Serena}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, Mairin hopes that [[Chespie]] will be okay. Clemont has {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}} attack the vines with {{m|Pin Missile}}, {{m|Swift}}, and {{m|Mud Shot}} respectively to help clear a path.
[[File:Diantha and Steven.png|thumb|left|250px|Diantha and Steven Stone working together]]
As Alain and Ash approach the center, a vine rises up to attack them, but it is hit by {{m|Seed Bomb}}. Ash looks up and is surprised to see {{TRT}} in a helicopter with {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} having launched the attack. Jessie tells Ash to not just stand there, but a vine rises up and attacks the helicopter, sending Team Rocket flying. {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} uses {{m|Psychic}} to save them. At a [[Pokémon Center]], [[Sawyer]], {{an|Trevor}}, {{an|Shauna}}, and {{an|Tierno}} watch the action unfold on TV as [[Diantha]] and {{an|Steven Stone}} assist with their Pokémon, Gardevoir and {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}. The two Pokémon use Psychic to wrap up the attacking vines. They continue to attack the vines, but Steven and Diantha find themselves trapped as Blaziken Mask and Blaziken are attacked. [[Squishy]] and [[Z2]] observe the battle, with Z2 expressing surprise that they are continuing to fight. Squishy tells Z2 that it knows not all humans are bad after having watched the humans on their journey. Reaching the center, Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Electro Ball}} and Greninja to use {{m|Water Shuriken}} as Alain orders Charizard to attack with Flamethrower. The attacks are blocked with vines, but with support and determination, they break through and enter the rock. They spot Chespie lying overhead, and Alain goes to free Chespie, only for crystals to block his path. Ash promises to cover Alain as best as they can whilst he goes to free Chespie. As another crystal goes to attack, Ash orders Pikachu to use Electro Ball and has Greninja use {{m|Cut}}, which cuts through the crystals. Outside, the Rock continues to move as Serena commands {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, and {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}} to attack. The vines surround them, and a vine goes to attack Mairin. As Alain nears Chespie, another crystal looms in front of him, but Ash orders Greninja to use Water Shuriken, which breaks the crystal. As more crystals appear to attempt to stop Alain, he reaches Chespie. Outside, the vines are about to hit Mairin when they stop. The rocks also stop moving. Ash and Alain, along with their Pokémon, emerge from the Rock, having freed Chespie. Everyone looks on, pleased that the crisis has been averted. Mairin hugs Chespie, who is still unconscious, and thanks Alain for his work. Steven says all they have to do now is to destroy the Rock. As Team Rocket films the scene, all of their Pokémon launch an attack on the Rock, which knocks it down. Ash wonders if the attack worked, but everyone is shocked when the Rock suddenly revives and [[Lysandre]] appears from it, vowing to still destroy the world even knowing that his own life will now be lost too.

Lysandre, now using a device on his wrist to control the Rock, commands it to launch an attack at the group, but Valerie has {{p|Spritzee}} use {{m|Light Screen}}, which minimizes the damage. As everyone recovers from the hit, Bonnie and Clemont are surprised when Blaziken Mask's mask comes off, revealing that he is their father. Meyer has been injured, but insists he is alright as the Giant Rock begins moving forward again. Alain wonders how they can stop the Rock, and Clemont points out the device on Lysandre's wrist. Alain realises that they have to destroy it, although Ash isn't sure if it will fully work. As everyone prepares to fight, Z2 notes that they are actually prepared to fight. Squishy informs Z2 that neither humans nor Pokémon will give up, even though Z2 feels they are too weak. Squishy says that their real strength lies in working together, caring about each other, and having the power to believe in themselves and find the will to succeed. The Rock launches another attack that sends them all flying. Seeing this, Z2 decides to believe in them as Squishy does, and they both jump down from Bonnie's arms. Bonnie moves to go after them, but Meyer stops her as the Cores confront the Rock. They call on every Cell in the world as everyone watches them become {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Complete Forme}}. Seeing Zygarde, Olympia recognises the deep green eyes from her prophecy. Lysandre notes that they hid this Forme from him and confronts Zygarde, saying it must have seen what this world is like and wonders what could be worth defending. Zygarde states this world belongs to the others and is protecting them. The Rock launches another attack, which is countered by {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. The Rock sends more vines towards Zygarde, who dodges before attacking with {{m|Extreme Speed}}. With Lysandre distracted, Ash and Alain order Pikachu, Greninja, and Charizard to use Thunderbolt, Water Shuriken, and Flamethrower respectively on him, which at turn destroys the control device. Zygarde manages to break through the Rock with Extreme Speed before attacking the Rock with {{m|Core Enforcer}}, destroying it. Lysandre, who refuses to accept that he has been defeated, falls into the explosion, ending the crisis once and for all. Those watching along on TV cheer.

Diantha thanks everyone for their help as Steven wonders what became of Lysandre. Malva doesn't care and heads off, telling Steven to let her clean up [[Team Flare]] before turning herself in to [[Officer Jenny]]. Chespie wakes up from its coma, which makes Mairin happy as she thanks Alain for his help. Alain is pleased that Chespie is safe and asks Mairin to forgive him. Zygarde approaches Ash and {{ashfr}} as Squishy thanks Bonnie for looking out for it. Zygarde then restores order to the world, removing all the vines from [[Lumiose City]] and causing the red sky to disappear. Once the world is restored, Zygarde disassembles, leaving Squishy and Z2 floating in the air. Chespie approaches Squishy, who [[XYS04|remembers]] that Chespie freed him from [[Lysandre Labs]] and expresses its gratitude. Squishy thanks Bonnie for taking it on a journey, allowing it to see that humans can be trusted to protect the world. Bonnie realises that Squishy is saying goodbye, and Squishy confirms it must leave to restore its energy. Squishy and Z2 rise into the sky, sharing a fond farewell with their friends as they both disappear into the sky. Bonnie tells Squishy how much it means to her. Just after they leave, the sun rises over Ash, Alain, and their friends, who all helped to save Kalos and the world from Team Flare.

==Major events==
[[File:Squishy and Z2 farewell.png|thumb|230px|Squishy leaving]]

* {{Ash}} and [[Alain]] rescue [[Chespie]] from the [[Giant Rock]], temporarily stopping it.
* [[Lysandre]] returns and gains control of the Giant Rock.
* {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} discover that Blaziken Mask is [[Meyer]], their father.
* [[Squishy]] and [[Z2]] combine into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Complete Forme}} in order to battle and destroy the Giant Rock.
* Squishy is revealed to know {{m|Core Enforcer}}.
* The Giant Rock is destroyed, with Lysandre disappearing in the process, leaving his fate unknown and resulting in [[Team Flare]]'s defeat.
* [[Malva]] decides to disband Team Flare and turn herself in.
* Chespie wakes up from its coma.
* Squishy leaves with Z2.
{{animeevents|XY}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY136.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}
* [[Alain]]
* [[Mairin]]
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* {{an|Shauna}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Meyer|Meyer/Blaziken Mask]]
* [[Lysandre]]
* [[Viola]]
* [[Grant]]
* {{an|Korrina}}
* [[Ramos]]
* [[Valerie]]
* [[Olympia]]
* [[Wulfric]]
* [[Malva]]
* {{an|Steven Stone}}
* [[Diantha]]
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY136.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Houndoom}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: [[Ash's Greninja]] ([[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]]) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]])
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}}; {{me|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{p|Chespin}} ([[Mairin]]'s; [[Chespie]])
* {{p|Ivysaur}} ({{OP|Shauna|Ivysaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Trevor|Charizard}})
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Tierno|Blastoise}})
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Vivillon}} ([[Viola]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})
* {{p|Tyrunt}} ([[Grant]]'s)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; {{me|Lucario}})
* {{p|Gogoat}} ([[Ramos]]'s)
* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; female)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; male)
* {{p|Abomasnow}} ([[Wulfric]]'s; {{me|Abomasnow}})
* {{p|Houndoom}} ([[Malva]]'s; {{me|Houndoom}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}}; {{Shiny}}; {{me|Metagross}})
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; {{me|Gardevoir}})
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]'s; {{me|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Doduo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Azurill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Skitty}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Roselia}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core and Complete Forme}}; [[Squishy]])
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core and Complete Forme}}; [[Z2]])

===Other===
* [[Giant Rock]]

==Trivia==
[[File:XY Title Card Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "I Love Chespin" featuring [[Mairin]]'s [[Chespie]].
* All three options in the [[Pokémon Quiz]] (besides Team Rocket) are Pokémon that {{Ash}} owned at the time of this episode's airing: {{p|Greninja}}, {{p|Sceptile}}, and {{p|Krookodile}}.
* The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Prime Video]] on December 11, 2016, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. The same occurred for all episodes in Volume 4 of [[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]] that aired after an all-day marathon of ''{{wp|Teen Titans Go! (TV series)|Teen Titans Go!}}'' on November 26, 2016, and before January 11, 2017, when the error was fixed (''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' through ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'').
* The title of the English dub is adapted from a line from the {{wp|Preamble to the United States Constitution}}.
* The [[title card]] for this episode was skipped on the first broadcast, due to it being part of a one-hour special with [[XY135]].
* This episode concludes the five-part [[Team Flare]] arc.
* [[Meowth's Ballad]] replaces [[Puni-chan's Song]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|ending theme]] in this episode.
* In the Japanese version of this episode, a piano version of Puni-chan's Song is used when [[Squishy]] says goodbye.
* The use of {{m|Core Enforcer}} marks the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first time]] a [[Generation VII]] [[move]] is used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

===Errors===
[[File:XY136 error.png|thumb|200px|Alain's missing Mega Ring]]
* When {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, and [[Mairin]] run closer to the [[Giant Rock]], [[Serena's Pancham]] and {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}} can be heard but their mouths don't move.
* Shortly after Ash and [[Alain]] enter the Giant Rock, Alain isn't wearing his [[Mega Ring]].
* This episode states that all of the Zygarde Cores and Cells from across the world are required in order to achieve Complete Forme. However, in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', [[Squishy]] was able to assume Complete Forme without all of them, albeit temporarily.

===Dub edits===
* When [[Lysandre]] first returns to take control of the Giant Rock, in the original Japanese version, he states that the countdown to the destruction of the {{pkmn|world}} continues and that he will destroy the world even if it costs him his own life. In the English dub, the first portion of this line is removed completely, and the second portion is rewritten to have Lysandre say he will destroy the world even if he is stopped. As a result of this edit, Lysandre only speaks when the view zooms in on him, leaving the prior pan shot up the Giant Rock with no dialogue.

==In other languages==
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'''Rocking Kalos Defenses!''' (Japanese: '''進撃する巨石！カロス防衛線！！''' ''The Advancing Megalith! The Kalos Line of Defense!!'') is the 135th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 934th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside [[XY136]] and in the United States on December 10, 2016.
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==Blurb==

 Team Flare appears to be defeated for now—Clemont has destroyed their control system at great personal cost, and Alain and Ash have battled Lysandre to a standstill. But as the villain disappears, he promises that his new world will come to pass...

Meanwhile, Mairin and Serena rescue Chespie—only to watch in horror as it’s absorbed by the mysterious Giant Rock, which changes shape to resemble Zygarde! It begins to move, heading toward the Anistar Sundial in search of more energy. Everyone is determined to stop it at all costs—including the Gym Leaders and Champion Diantha, as they join our heroes to rescue Chespie and save the world!

==Plot==
Continuing the {{pkmn|battle}}, [[Lysandre]]'s {{me|Gyarados}} uses {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but {{AP|Pikachu}} dodges and uses {{m|Quick Attack}}. The Atrocious Pokémon is finally defeated by a combination of [[Alain's Charizard|Mega Charizard X]]'s {{m|Dragon Claw}} and {{AP|Greninja}}'s {{m|Cut}}, followed by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}. [[Alain]] claims that the fighting instinct Lysandre spoke of is a thing of the past, but the [[Team Flare]] Boss remarks that he is still intent on recreating the world. Then, he walks to the edge of [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] and jumps off. Greninja tries to stop him with its tongue, but misses. [[Malva]] is shocked by Lysandre's move and falls to her knees. {{Ash}} receives a call from {{an|Serena}}, who informs him about the success of their quest. Serena then asks Ash to go to the Lumiose Gym and check on {{an|Clemont}}.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is still in their battle with [[Team Flare]]. [[Celosia]] and [[Mable]] tell {{p|Drapion}} and {{p|Weavile}} to use {{m|Sludge Bomb}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} respectively, but [[Jessie]] has her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} counter by using {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and [[James]] shoots a net to capture the Team Flare scientists and their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Meanwhile, Serena and her group mates have reached the [[Giant Rock]], where {{Steven}} is trying to study the nature of the research conducted on the Rock. Suddenly, it starts to glow red, and the glass containing it shatters; [[Chespie]] is pulled towards and is absorbed by the Rock. {{an|Professor Sycamore}} attempts to stop [[Mairin]] from approaching the Rock as it changes its shape. The phenomenon causes the building to start collapsing, and everyone flees. Once outside, everyone notices the transformed Rock completely destroyed the building, causing Mairin to worry about Chespie. Steven is certain that the Rock is the source of the event, and claims that anything can happen now. With the Rock wrecking havoc in the [[Lysandre Labs]], {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s and {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s run away from the Labs, along with Team Rocket who flees on the helicopter and decide to continue with reporting the disaster. In [[Anistar City]], [[Olympia]] and her {{p|Meowstic}} note the Anistar City {{DL|Anistar City|Sundial}} glowing red, and Olympia describes it as "trembling". Meanwhile, Ash and Alain have reached the Lumiose Gym and notice Clemont grieving over [[Clembot]]'s destroyed body. Ash asks if Clembot can be repaired, but Clemont states that he will try his best, and that he hasn't been of any use so far. Serena calls Ash to inform about the Giant Rock; he, Alain and Clemont learn that it has absorbed Chespie, shocking both Ash and Alain, and has started out for [[Anistar City|somewhere]]. Professor Sycamore sends them the co-ordinates and asks them to reach the site with [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]. When the call disconnects, Ash asks Clemont if he would like to join, and Clemont agrees, stating that the battle is not over just yet.

[[Squishy]] and {{an|Bonnie}} eventually catch up with an exhausted [[Z2]]. Bonnie tries to greet Z2, but it gets startled and runs away. It confronts Squishy and remarks about the evilness of human beings, but Squishy states that it believes in humans, as they have not given up yet. Bonnie approaches Z2 and attempts to lift it up in her arms, but Z2 is indecisive. Squishy explains how being with Bonnie allowed it to witness the hard work of people and Pokémon, and the trust between them, to achieve happiness, claiming that the humans it travels with, never give up. An excited Bonnie picks up Z2 and starts tickling it, as Blaziken Mask and Mega {{p|Blaziken}} watch from a distance, when they are approached by Ash, Alain, Clemont, and Malva in a helicopter.

Professor Sycamore and Steven report their findings to the group, and explain that the energy of the [[Giant Rock]] strongly resembles Zygarde, and since Chespie had fallen into a coma due to absorbing a part of Zygarde's energy, it absorbed Chespie, to obtain that energy back. They also claim that the Rock, in search of its new energy source, is headed towards the Anistar City Sundial, which contains energy similar to the energy Pokémon emit during [[Mega Evolution]]. Blaziken Mask wonders why the Rock is headed towards the Sundial in particular, and Professor Sycamore explains that the Rock and Sundial, coming in direct contact, would emit enough energy to destroy the world. Ash refuses to let such an event take place, and claims that they can and will stop the Giant Rock and rescue Chespie. Alain, also, comforts Mairin, claiming that he will rescue Chespie for her sake.

At the Anistar City Sundial, [[Officer Jenny]] and Olympia inspect the situation and decide to evacuate the residents of the city. With Team Rocket reporting the movement of the Giant Rock, Professor Sycamore, Steven and Serena try to destroy the Rock with their Pokémon, and send out {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}}, {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}, and {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}. After Mega Evolving their Pokémon, Professor Sycamore and Steven command them to use {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}, while Serena has her Braixen use {{m|Flamethrower}}, but the Rock summons vines to shield itself. The Rock attacks them with vines but they evade and destroy them. However, the vines eventually manage to subdue Mega Garchomp and Mega Metagross, and Braixen is knocked off the Iron Leg Pokémon. Nevertheless, she is saved in the nick of time by Alain's Mega Charizard X and Ash's Pikachu. Mega Charizard X and Pikachu use Flamethrower and {{m|Iron Tail}} to free the captured Pokémon. In [[Lumiose City]], {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Trevor}}, {{an|Shauna}}, and [[Sawyer]] watch the event involving the Rock, and Sawyer wishes Ash to take care. Concurrently, the energy emitted from the Sundial causes the port to start melting. Ash and Greninja have managed to locate Chespie within the core of the Rock, and Greninja pinpoints Chespie's location with a {{m|Water Shuriken}} for others to target the spot; the Rock, however, keeps attacking the Pokémon with the vines, and the Pokémon are left being engaged in keeping the vines at bay. The Rock eventually manages to capture the Pokémon, but they are rescued by a massive attack, which to Team Rocket's utter surprise, is revealed to have come from all the other seven [[Gym Leader]]s and the [[Kalos]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Diantha]]'s, Pokémon. However, Diantha realizes that the combined attack did not have much of an effect on the Rock, and decides that they should regroup and come up with a different plan.

Discussing their next move, Steven informs Diantha and the Gym Leaders about the target Water Shuriken, and wishes to use the Pokémon's powers to get through, as Steven and Diantha thank each other for their help. {{an|Korrina}} greets Ash and discusses {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Greninja|Ash-Greninja}}, and Olympia congratulates him for eventually controlling the power that comes along with [[Bond Phenomenon]]. With the Giant Rock advancing towards the Sundial, Diantha advises everyone to realize their responsibility in defending the Sundial, and prevent it from coming in contact with the Rock. Malva calls out her {{p|Houndoom}} for assistance as well. Ash asks Serena to take care of Mairin and Bonnie, and Alain assures Mairin that he will return safely with Chespie. In their helicopter, Jessie and {{MTR}} comment on the spectacular defense put up in favor of Kalos, as everyone seems ready for the fight to save the world.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Alain]] defeat [[Lysandre]], who falls from [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]].
* {{TRT}} defeats and subdues [[Celosia]] and [[Mable]].
* The [[Giant Rock]] inside [[Lysandre Labs]] absorbs [[Chespie]] and takes the form of a {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde 50% Forme}}.
* The Giant Rock destroys Lysandre Labs and heads towards the [[Anistar City]] {{DL|Anistar City|Sundial}}, threatening to cause an explosion that would destroy the {{pkmn|world}}.
* {{an|Bonnie}} persuades [[Z2]] to trust her.
* Ash encounters {{Steven}} [[AG022|again]].
* Ash and {{ashfr}}, along with Alain, [[Mairin]], {{an|Professor Sycamore}}, [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]], Steven, [[Malva]], and Team Rocket, follow the Giant Rock.
* [[Diantha]] and all the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Kalos]] arrive to join the battle against the Giant Rock.
{{animeevents|XY}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY135.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}
* [[Alain]]
* [[Mairin]]
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* {{an|Shauna}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Viola]]
* [[Grant]]
* {{an|Korrina}}
* [[Ramos]]
* [[Valerie]]
* [[Olympia]]
* [[Wulfric]]
* [[Malva]]
* {{an|Steven Stone}}
* [[Diantha]]
* [[Lysandre]]
* [[Celosia]]
* [[Mable]]
* [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]
* {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s
* {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY135.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Weavile}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: [[Mairin]]'s [[Chespie]] ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]])
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}}; {{me|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{p|Chespin}} ([[Mairin]]'s; [[Chespie]])
* {{p|Ivysaur}} ({{OP|Shauna|Ivysaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Trevor|Charizard}})
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Tierno|Blastoise}})
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Vivillon}} ([[Viola]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})
* {{p|Tyrunt}} ([[Grant]]'s)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; {{me|Lucario}})
* {{p|Gogoat}} ([[Ramos]]'s)
* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; female)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; male)
* {{p|Abomasnow}} ([[Wulfric]]'s)
* {{p|Houndoom}} ([[Malva]]'s; {{me|Houndoom}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}}; {{Shiny}}; {{me|Metagross}})
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}})
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]'s; {{me|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Lysandre]]'s; {{Shiny}}; {{me|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Celosia]]'s)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Mable]]'s)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Helioptile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Squishy]])
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Z2]])

===Other===
* [[Clembot]]
* [[Giant Rock]]

==Trivia==
[[File:XY Title Card Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "Pokémon 24 Hours!" featuring the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Kalos]] [[region]].
* The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Prime Video]] on December 4, 2016, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. The same occurred for all episodes in Volume 4 of [[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]] that aired after an all-day marathon of ''{{wp|Teen Titans Go! (TV series)|Teen Titans Go!}}'' on November 26, 2016, and before January 11, 2017, when the error was fixed (''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' through ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'').
* This is the first time {{Ash}} has defeated [[Lysandre|the leader]] of a [[villainous team]] in {{pkmn|battle}}.
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|animated series}} that all eight Gym Leaders from a region physically appear at the same time.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a [[Team Rocket motto variations#Rocking Kalos Defenses!|variation]] of their {{motto}}.
* This is the last episode to feature the Kalos design of [[Nurse Joy]].
* A piano version of [[Puni-chan's Song]] is used as an insert song when [[Squishy]] speaks to [[Z2]] about [[human]]s.
* A remix of {{so|XY&Z}} is used as an insert song during {{ashfr|the group}}'s fight against the [[Giant Rock]].
* A full version of [[V (Volt)]] is used as an insert song when all Gym Leaders appear (in the Japanese dub).

===Errors===
[[File:XY135 error.png|thumb|200px|The animation error]]
* The bottom half of {{AP|Greninja}} is cut off before the group looks over the edge of [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] after Lysandre falls off.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when {{an|Bonnie}} approaches Z2, her English voice can be heard.

===Dub edits===
* Volt opening is replaced by instrumental brass music when the gym leaders have arrived.
* During the scene where the Gym Leaders and [[Diantha]] arrive, the original version displays each character's name and title on screen in Japanese text as they each say their own line. These texts were removed in the dub.
* XY&Z is replaced with an instrumental version of [[Stand Tall]].

==In other languages==
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|tr={{tt|Kalos'un müthiş savunması!|Kalos's great defense!}}
|vi={{tt|Cự thạch tấn công! Tuyến phòng ngự Kalos!!|The Megalith's Attack! The Kalos Line of Defense!!}}
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'''Uncrushing Defeat!''' (Japanese: '''ユクシーの影！''' ''{{tt|Yuxie|Uxie}}'s Shadow!'') is the 133rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 599th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 25, 2009 and in the United States on November 21, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After losing a tough battle against Paul, Ash and his Pokémon are recovering at the Pokémon Center near Lake Acuity. Ash’s Pokémon are on the road to recovery, but Ash is still brooding over his loss. Team Rocket thinks this could be the perfect time to steal Ash’s Pikachu: why not kick a Trainer while he’s down? Ash’s friends, on the other hand, are doing their best to help out. Dawn and Piplup are planning to cheer Ash up and Brock is out by the lake, looking for Cheri Berries to help heal Ash’s Monferno. While Brock searches for berries, he sees a strange being hover over the water and then vanish.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy thinks the strange being was the Legendary Uxie. That makes the third mysterious lake Pokémon that Ash and his friends have spotted! And now, after a Pokémon pep talk, Ash seems cheerful again—but Dawn thinks he’s just putting on a brave front. So it’s time for Dawn’s Pokémon Circus, a show where Dawn’s Pokémon clown around and make funny faces. Sure enough, Ash starts laughing at their antics, but all laughter stops once Team Rocket takes over the stage.

After Team Rocket calls Ash a loser, they grab his Pikachu and run. Ash and his team work together to chase them down—when Seviper uses Haze, Buizel clears the smoke, then Grotle and Staraptor knock out Yanmega and Carnivine. To finish it off, Monferno uses Mach Punch to knock Team Rocket down so Pikachu can escape. As Team Rocket argues over whose bad idea this was, Ash and his team act as one to blast the three thieves into the sky. Ash is finally feeling back to his old self, and even Dawn has something to look forward to: her next Contest in Lilypad Town!

==Plot==
Following {{Ash}}’s [[Full Battle]] [[DP132|loss]] against [[Paul]], [[Nurse Joy]] is working overtime to heal all of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}}, each of whom have suffered extensive damage and are wrapped with lots of bandages. {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} try to stay positive, but Ash walks outside to clear his head. Dawn, having dealt with [[DP061|low self-confidence]] once, tries to help, but Brock stops her, letting him go for now.

Outside, {{TRT}}, still [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] as the cleanup crew, finish their work fixing the battlefield at the Lake Acuity Pokémon Center. [[Jessie]] believes the heroes will stay put for a while, given the damage Ash's Pokémon suffered. [[James]] and {{MTR}} commend the efforts of Ash's Pokémon and the inspiring [[Evolution]] of {{AP|Monferno}}, but Jessie is quick to diss Ash for losing in a 6-2 landslide. After some deliberation, James believes Ash is most likely depressed, so Jessie plots to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} while Ash is too sad to care.

Still watching the treatment, Dawn slumps to the floor, feeling helpless at not being able to do anything for the injured Pokémon. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} notices and gets an idea. Piplup makes faces and tries to be funny, which gives Dawn the idea to create a show to cheer Ash up and she runs off to plan. Having finished the bandaging and with Ash's Pokémon resting, Nurse Joy and Brock tidy things up and put the medical supplies away. When Nurse Joy compliments Brock's triage capabilities, he replies by flirting, but the theat of {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s {{m|Poison Jab}} causes him to halt his advance and beg with Croagunk for mercy. Surprisingly, Brock's pleading works and Croagunk simply walks away. Nurse Joy notices that Monferno is recovering slower than the others and requests some [[Cheri Berry|Cheri Berries]]. As Brock searches the surrounding forest for the Berries with a bag in hand, he has trouble finding them. He reaches [[Lake Acuity]] and takes in the scenery. He then notices a ripple on the lake and spots a shadow of a Pokémon, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie}}'s projected soul. Before he can run any closer to inspect it, the shadow disappears. As he wonders about what he just saw, he notices an object to his left and glances that way, finding a Cheri Berry bush. While Dawn continues to practice back at the Center, Brock has returned with the Berries, which are then mashed up, and Nurse Joy proceeds to feed Monferno. Joy smiles as Monferno quickly perks up before telling Brock they can relax now.

Meanwhile, Ash is lying in a field, replaying various portions of his most recent loss to Paul in his head. He remembers how his poor judgment resulted in {{AP|Grotle}}'s second defeat to {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}, {{AP|Gliscor}}'s loss to {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}, how {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} took out half of his [[Party|team]], and how Monferno couldn't defeat {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} despite having just evolved. He rolls over to his side and notices {{AP|Pikachu}} standing beside him, not the least bit upset. His other Pokémon are there as well, all still bandaged but, on their feet, and celebrating being with Ash. However, their over-enthusiasm quickly gives way to their exhaustion and lingering damage. Ash is slightly concerned but he starts to laugh. Ash gets his fighting spirit back and tells his team that Paul's Pokémon are strong because he raised them to be that way, and now it's time for them to improve their {{pkmn|training}} by working longer and harder than ever before. He inspires his Pokémon, all rushing to give him a group hug, knocking him to the ground as everyone laughs together, reaffirming their loyalty and [[friendship]] with him. As they head back, Ash's stomach rumbles as he's forgotten to eat earlier in the day, generating another bout of laughter for the Pokémon as they continue on. In the bushes, Team Rocket watches, mistakenly believing that Ash is still miserable.

As Ash he returns to the Center, everyone is gathered around to discuss Brock's sighting. In the Center's small library, Ash and Dawn research on the computer as Brock and Nurse Joy pour over numerous books. Joy finds an illustration in a book of the [[Lake guardians]] and points out to Brock the one of Uxie, which is the one he saw. He remarks though that it looked like a shadow instead of a physical form. Dawn and Ash recount [[DP001|their]] [[DP078|sightings]] of {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}}. Joy reads that the legend says that all three Pokémon originated from the same {{pkmn|Egg}}. Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf are beings that symbolize specific traits that just happens to correspond to Brock, Dawn and Ash respectively: Wisdom, Emotion, and Willpower. The three Pokémon are said to balance [[Sinnoh]], and Brock wonders if their sightings are more than coincidence. Ash begins to laugh, thinking all of the sightings are interesting, but Dawn worries he is putting up a facade. Ash is confused by this statement, but Dawn brushes it off and says she has something to show Ash.

Later Ash and the others gather to watch Dawn's show in the lobby. Nurse Joy mentioning that Dawn prepared it mainly to cheer up Ash and his Pokémon. Dawn has her Pokémon pull funny faces and pose for a comedic routine. Though the laughs stops when Team Rocket arrives. Still thinking Ash is upset, Team Rocket proceeds to indirectly insult Ash and rub in his loss while singing and playing various instruments. It doesn't have any effect, so {{MTR}} launches an electric-proof net and catches Pikachu. Team Rocket removes their disguises and recites their {{motto}} before proceeding to flee. Ash and his friends chase after the trio, so Jessie has her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} launch {{m|Haze}}, but {{AP|Buizel}}'s {{m|Water Pulse}} negates it. Pikachu tries a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the net absorbs it. Ash has Gliscor stop them with {{m|Sand-Attack}}, though [[Jessie's Yanmega]] knocks it back with a {{m|SonicBoom}}. James has {{TP|James|Carnivine}} launch a {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but {{AP|Staraptor}}'s {{m|Aerial Ace}} and Grotle's {{m|Energy Ball}} [[fainting|knocks out]] both Yanmega and Carnivine, much to Team Rocket's shock. Monferno follows up with {{m|Mach Punch}} to knock Team Rocket away and free Pikachu from the net. Pikachu rejoins Ash and the others as Team Rocket notices that their plan backfired. Jessie wonders which of them was foolish enough to believe that Ash would be too depressed to care if Pikachu was stolen but is shocked when James and Meowth point the blame at her. Jessie attempts to deflect, resulting in more arguing. Their bickering ceases when they notice Ash standing with all of his Pokémon, each with renewed fire burning in their eyes. One by one, Ash calls for Buizel's {{m|Aqua Jet}}, Staraptor's Aerial Ace, Grotle's Energy Ball, Gliscor's {{m|X-Scissor}}, Monferno's {{m|Flamethrower}} and Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}}. As all six attacks race toward them, Team Rocket and their Pokémon scream in pure terror, a massive explosion sending them blasting off. Ash and his Pokémon celebrate the victory as everyone else notices that Ash is back on track. Dawn is inspired by the display of teamwork, deciding to plan for her next [[Pokémon Contest]] as Nurse Joy mentions that the [[Lilypad Town]] Contest is a short time away. Back at the Center, Joy gives the group southwards directions and offers them a meal before they set off.

==Major events==
* {{an|Brock}} sees the spirit of {{p|Uxie}} at [[Lake Acuity]].
* {{an|Dawn}} learns that a [[Pokémon Contest]] will be held in [[Lilypad Town]].
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}}; spirit)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Paul]] (flashback)
* [[Reggie]] (flashback)
* [[Olivier]] (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})
* {{p|Monferno}} ({{OP|Ash|Monferno}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; flashback)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Paul]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}}; flashback)
* {{P|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}})
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}}; book and spirit; debut)
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; book and flashback)
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}}; book and flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Dawn Piplup Clown.png|thumb|200px|Piplup wearing a clown outfit]]
* [[Ash's Monferno]] is added to [[High Touch!|the opening sequence]]. Despite this, [[Dawn's Ambipom]] still has not been removed, and the ending has also not been updated.
* {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Giratina}} are replaced by new images of {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Dialga}}, respectively, in their appearance before and after the preview of [[DP134|the next episode]].
* This is the first time since ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]'' that a [[Nurse Joy]] owns a {{TP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}}. In fact, {{p|Happiny}} and its evolved forms are in this episode as well.
* All of the {{ashfr|main characters}}' Pokémon appeared, except [[James's Mime Jr.]]
* {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} wears the same clown outfit as {{AP|Pikachu}} did in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', only in a different color. The color scheme may have been based on [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s clown outfits from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
* This episode marks the first time {{an|Brock}} orders his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} not to {{m|Poison Jab}} him before he does, due to his need to treat Ash's Pokémon alongside [[Nurse Joy]].
* As of this episode, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and now Brock have seen one of the members of the {{an|lake guardians}}.
* All of the Pokémon Ash has on hand remained outside of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s for the entire episode, except for the last minute.
* When Ash's Pokémon are each seen up close just before the group attacks, they appear in reverse order to which they were obtained by Ash: {{AP|Gliscor}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, {{AP|Monferno}}, {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

===Errors===
* In one scene at the [[Pokémon Center]], {{AP|Monferno}}'s ears are colored like a {{p|Chimchar}}'s.
* When {{TRT}} interrupts Dawn's circus, {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} is behind them onstage. During {{TRT}}'s {{motto}}, Mamoswine is standing beside the stage, watching Team Rocket.
* During the scene where Ash and his Pokémon are striking poses just before the group attacks, the bandage on {{AP|Gliscor}}'s right ear is missing.
* In the English dub, after Brock tells his Croagunk to stop using Poison Jab and convinces him that he was just helping Nurse Joy out, Croagunk's Japanese voice can be heard.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Aerial Ace}} is mistakenly referred to as "''Sky Ace''".

<gallery>
DP133 error.png|Monferno's miscolored ears
DP133 error 2.png|Gliscor's missing bandage
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* {{wp|Cartoon Network}} returns to displaying the show on its standard-definition feed in its original 16:9 aspect ratio, after the airings of the previous two episodes, ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', were zoomed in to fill a 4:3 frame. However, they would reverse themselves again [[DP135|two episodes later]], not returning to the 16:9 aspect ratio until Cartoon Network stopped their cropping practices sometime during the week prior to ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]''.
* In the original Japanese version, Jessie says, "{{tt|弱り目に祟り{{p|Tentacool|メノクラゲ}}|Yowari me ni tatari Menokurage}}", which roughly means "When it rains, it pours Tentacool", and "{{tt|泣き面に{{p|Beedrill|スピアー}}|Naki tsura ni Supiā}}", which means "Beedrill to a tearful face", which are both references to the expressions "When it rains, it pours" and "Bees to a tearful face" respectively, with the proverbs replaced with their Pokémon equivalents; they both mean that misfortunes usually happen concurrently (the latter is more common in Japan).
* In the English dub, before making fun of Ash, [[Jessie]] says, "Testing, 1, 2, 3." In the original Japanese version, she says the "a, i, u, e, o" vocal exercise.
* In the original Japanese version, when making fun of Ash, Jessie and {{MTR}} use untranslatable wordplay. Jessie says to Ash, "Whether you ''believe'' it or don't ''believe'' it is your problem, but in the end, whoever ''believes'' it will be saved!" "Believe" in Japanese is "信じる (shinjiru)", and Jessie, to make fun of Ash for his loss to Paul, puts emphasis on the "shinji" parts (Paul's Japanese name is "シンジ (Shinji)"). Meowth then says, "As a ''bonus''." "Bonus" in Japanese is "おまけ (omake)", and Meowth, to insult Ash even further, puts emphasis on the "make" part, which means "lose" in Japanese. In the English [[dub]], Jessie repeatedly tells Ash that he stinks and is a loser, and Meowth simply says, "Check this."

==In other languages==
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|ru={{tt|Несокрушительное поражение!|Uncrushing defeat!}}
|ko={{tt|전설의 포켓몬 유크시의 그림자|Legendary Pokémon Uxie's Shadow}}
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HZ109

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(Japanese: '''ナカヌチャン、最強ハンマーの作り方''' ''How {{tt|Nakanuchan|Tinkatuff}} Makes the Ultimate Hammer'') is the 109th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,341st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 5, 2025.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Dot's Gimmighoul]] is revealed to know {{m|Astonish}}.
* [[Dot]]'s {{p|Tinkatuff}} evolves into {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}}.
* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Uruto]] arrive at an [[Exceed]] warehouse to meet [[Cervantis]], but it is revealed to be a trap set by the [[Explorers]].
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Uruto]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Indy]]
* [[Rubella]]
* {{OBP|Manager|HZ109}}
* {{tc|Cabbie}}
* {{tc|Trainer}}s
* Citizens
* Construction workers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Rockruff|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkatuff}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkatuff}}; evolves)
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Gimmighoul}} ({{OP|Dot|Gimmighoul}}; {{form|Gimmighoul|Chest Form}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Uruto]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Uruto]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s)
* {{p|Scream Tail}} ([[Coral]]'s; Screamypuff)
* {{p|Garganacl}} ([[Sidian]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Sidian]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Vigoroth}} ({{OBP|Manager|HZ109}}'s)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Flying Taxi]])
* {{p|Bonsly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Espeon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cyclizar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Flamigo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Electrode}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scyther}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Voltorb}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dedenne}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scrafty}}
* {{p|Skwovet}} (×3)
* {{p|Greedent}} (×2)

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Aerodactyl}}
** This marks the first appearance of Mega Aerodactyl in the anime.
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Coral]] with her {{p|Glalie}} and {{p|Scream Tail|Screamypuff}}, and the second features [[Dot]] with her {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}, {{TP|Dot|Tinkatuff}}, and {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}}.
* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], Dot, and [[Pagogo]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ110|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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Dot's Tinkaton

2025-09-05T11:19:04Z

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'''Dot's Tinkaton''' (Japanese: '''ドットのデカヌチャン''' ''Dot's Dekanuchan''), or '''Nidothing's Tinkaton''' (Japanese: '''ぐるみんのデカヌチャン''' ''Gurumin's Dekanuchan''), is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Dot]] {{pkmn2|caught}} after becoming an official [[Pokémon Trainer]], and her second overall. As a {{p|Tinkatink}}, she was often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] her {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Tinkatink anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Tinkatink's original hammer]]
{{p|Tinkaton}} debuted as a {{p|Tinkatink}} in ''[[HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer]]'' as a [[wild Pokémon]] living in [[Steelbound Town]], being chastised by a worker for trying to use his iron to build a new hammer for herself. When [[Dot]] returned the hammer that she'd dropped, Tinkatink noticed Dot's newly-bought mic and began bashing it in order to build a hammer, and Dot decided to let her keep it before leaving. After finishing it, Tinkatink decided to show her work to Dot and climbed aboard the [[Brave Olivine]]. Unfortunately, the crew's iron had all been devoured by an unknown Pokémon, and once Tinkatink's presence became known, they immediately accused her of doing so, despite Dot's protests. After a wild chase, Dot defended Tinkatink, being backed by [[Friede]], who remarked that eating iron isn't typical of Tinkatink's species, and proceeds to reveal the real culprit: an {{p|Orthworm}}.
[[File:Dot catches Tinkatink.png|thumb|250px|Tinkatink joining [[Dot]]'s team]]
After Orthworm stole the hammer she worked so hard on, Tinkatink, Dot, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} immediately chased after it. Heading to the desert, Dot decided to use the environment to her advantage, ordering Quaxly to trap Orthworm with {{m|Water Gun}}, making the sand wet to prevent Orthworm from escaping since its species are known to rust easily when in contact with water. Seeing an opening, Tinkatink charged towards the Earthworm Pokémon and bashed its head with her hammer, knocking it out, and retrieving her precious hammer in the process. Afterwards, Dot and the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] were ready to leave, but a tearful Tinkatink was hesitant to be left behind, and thanks to Quaxly's encouragement, Dot caught Tinkatink. She then participated in Nidothing's newest video, where she disrupted by getting fixated on the zipper of her costume and trying to remove it, almost exposing Dot's identity before Quaxly shut down the live stream.

In ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]'', Tinkatink was causing trouble for Dot by running around the Brave Olivine in a hurry, which was soon revealed to be her desire to enter the airship's kitchen. When [[Murdock]] opened the door, she rushed inside and stole one of his frying pans in an attempt to make a hammer out of it. She was chased by Dot, Murdock, [[Liko]], and [[Roy]], as well as their Pokémon, all the way to the ship's battlefield, where Tinkatink bumped into {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}}, causing her to be sent flying, but was saved by [[Franka]]'s {{p|Lycanroc}}. She and Quaxly later comforted Dot after her mother tried to bring her back home, and subsequently watched Quaxly's battle with Lycanroc, and hugged him following his victory over the Wolf Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Tinkatink and Quaxly encouraged Dot to help Liko and Roy prevent the [[Explorers]] from luring the [[Black Rayquaza]] to them by deactivating their generator. Once they reached the lighthouse in which the Explorers were at, Tinkatink and Quaxly battled against [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}}, distracting them both long enough for Dot to insert her [[Rotom Phone]] into the generator and deactivate it. Afterwards, Tinkatink began crying due to the scary situation and was promptly recalled as a result.

In ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]'', when Dot, Liko and Roy went to eat at the [[Anything Goes Café]], Tinkatink saw the restaurant's owners arguing over cleaning a grill, which caught her attention, though she was halted by the sudden, booming yell by the restaurant's {{p|Kingambit}}. While they were eating and the owners, [[Nandy and Mokichi]] explaining their latest dish, Tinkatink snuck out and destroyed the grill, resulting in the trio having to work with the owners for a day to repay for the destroyed grill.
[[File:Dot Tinkatink Final Hammer.png|thumb|left|250px|Tinkatink with her new hammer]]
In ''[[HZ059|Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!]]'', Dot used Tinkatink in her first official battle, where she went up against [[Larry]] and his {{p|Dudunsparce}}. She was able to make use of her hammer to protect her eyes and stop {{m|Glare}} from paralyzing her. She and Dudunsparce then spun against each other like tops from using {{m|Brutal Swing}} and {{m|Hyper Drill}}. As she wound up to try again, Larry recalled the Land Snake Pokémon for {{p|Staraptor}}. Her attack missed, and she was defeated by {{m|Wing Attack}}.

In ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]'', Tinkatink found pieces of scrap iron while scaling the [[Infernal Pass]] with her Trainer and started fashioning an iron plate into a new piece for her hammer. Her work was disrupted, however, by a {{p|Bombirdier}} stealing the plate, causing Tinkatink to desperately chase after it to get it back. She eventually retrieved the plate from Bombirdier's nest and resumed her work while Dot fought the first Bombirdier, which had just {{Tera}}stallized, and a second one, which had showed up to help the first one. After finishing upgrading her hammer, Tinkatink found herself unable to lift it due to its increased weight. Out of desperation to help her Trainer, though, she succeeded in lifting it and promptly [[Evolution|evolved]] into Tinkatuff. Now using her new hammer with ease thanks to her increased strength, Tinkatuff helped Dot to defeat the two Bombirdier while also showcasing her new move, {{m|Play Rough}}. Later, Tinkatuff displayed interest in continuing to increase her hammer's size, which Dot was happy to see.

In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', Tinkatuff joined the fight against Black Rayquaza but was ultimately defeated.

In [[HZ097]], Tinkatuff was used by Dot to battle a Laquium-enhanced Stunfisk after Quaxwell was defeated by it. During the battle, she learned {{m|Metal Claw}}, Terastallized for the first time, and managed to defeat her opponent as a result.

In [[HZ109]], Tinkatuff was working on upgrading her hammer. After missing out on getting the right type of scrap metal, she was depressed, Tinkatuff then impulsively lept out of the Brave Asagi to follow a truck bearing the metal she was interested in.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Dot and Tinkatuff.png|thumb|250px|Tinkatuff and Dot]]
True to her {{p|Tinkaton|species}}, Tinkaton, even while she was a {{p|Tinkatink}} and {{p|Tinkatuff}}, creates her own hammer using iron scraps, remaking it as many times as she wants until she is satisfied. When [[Dot]] allowed her to use the latter's microphone as a basis to build a new hammer, Tinkaton, as a Tinkatink, became determined to show Dot her hard work, and seemed rather protective and fond of her hammer, not allowing {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} to even touch it. She also seems quite easily scared, being startled by everyone on the [[Brave Olivine]], except for Dot and {{p|Quaxly}}. At the same time, Tinkatink does have a more courageous side, charging towards an {{p|Orthworm}} that had stolen her hammer, being just as determined as Dot to recover it. Her courage is also shown when she battles the [[Explorers]] in ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]''.

Her natural obsessive love for iron occasionally overrides her common sense, as she attempted to take Nidothing's metal zipper in order to make a hammer out of it, nearly exposing her Trainer's identity to her viewers, and left the Brave Olivine on her own accord to find more material for her hammer. Tinkatink's love for iron is quite obsessive, and she often attempts to make hammers out of any piece of metal she can find, such as [[Murdock]]'s frying pans. She even left her Poké Ball by herself in ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'', due to there being tons of iron materials lying around for use during the annual [[Artazon Art Festival]], much to her excitement. It seems that her immediate instinct is to turn iron she finds into hammers, likely to hone her blacksmith skills. She also has quite the hyperactive personality, often seen running around despite Dot's pleas for her to calm down and rarely being able to sit still, as seen in ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'' and ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]''. Tinkatink also has the tendency to burst into tears whenever she feels upset or overwhelmed, seen in ''A Wild Mom Appears!'' when she began crying when she couldn't open the Brave Olivine's kitchen door. In ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]'', it is shown that when Tinkatuff is focusing on upgrading her hammer, she tunes out everything around her to concentrate on her work.
[[File:Dot Tinkatuff and Quaxwell.png|thumb|left|250px|Tinkatuff and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}]]
Dot and Tinkaton, while she was a Tinkatink, quickly bonded after meeting each other, as she became unwilling to leave her when she attempted to say goodbye to her. Because of her childish nature, Dot was initally worried about how Tinkatink would perform in her first official [[Pokémon battle]] against [[Larry]]. But with help from Dot's strategies, Tinkatink was able to counter Larry's {{p|Dudunsparce}}'s {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Hyper Drill}}, forcing Larry to [[recall]] it. Tinkatuff does her best to please Dot and gives her all for her no matter what, even in Pokémon battles. In addition, Tinkatuff picked up Dot's sweet tooth and enjoys eating them.

Tinkaton is quite close to {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}, as their bond was formed when both were still unevolved and the Duckling Pokémon encouraged her and Dot to stay together. Following Quaxly's battle against [[Franka]]'s {{p|Lycanroc}}, Tinkatink was overjoyed with her friend's victory and rushed into a celebrational hug. They also seemed to have quickly developed a sibling-like bond, as she looks up to him like a big brother, briefly shown in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', where Tinkatink, with the help of {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}} and [[Ludlow]]'s {{p|Quagsire}}, brought back [[Pecha Berry|Pecha Berries]] for her and Quaxly to eat since Dot was still busy. This was shown again in ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', where Tinkatink was sad after she finished her cake too fast and Quaxly happily gave her the rest of his. She and Quaxly would also both worry about Dot and even encourage her, as seen in ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]''. This shared bond continues after they both [[Evolution|evolved]] at different points. Tinkaton finds {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}} annoying when it would take control of her, Dot and Quaxwell into collecting coins for it. However, Tinkaton quickly accepted Gimmighoul as her teammate and befriended it. Tinkaton treats Gimmighoul like a younger sibling, as she helped to defend it against a wild Scrafty and return its coins, building a closer bond with it.

After her Evolution, Tinkatuff has since become more powerful and confident in battle, no longer being the fearful crybaby she used to be. While she has gained the strength to wield her new hammer in battle, she appears to have trouble moving fast or keeping it upright due to its weight.

===Appearance===
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! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Tinkatink
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Tinkatuff
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}" |As a {{color2|000|Terastal}} Tinkatuff ({{color2|000|Steel (type)|Steel}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Dot Tinkatink.png|250px]]
| [[File:Dot Tinkatuff.png|250px]]
| [[File:Dot Tinkatuff Terastal.png|250px]]
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===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|fairy|steel|Dot {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Tinkatink Slam|1=Tinkatink Brutal Swing|2=Tinkatuff Brutal Swing|3=Tinkatuff Play Rough|4=Tinkatuff Slam|5=Tinkatuff Metal Claw}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Slam as a Tinkatink|1=Brutal Swing as a Tinkatink|2=Brutal Swing|3=Play Rough|4=Slam|5=Metal Claw}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Slam|HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer}}
{{anmov|dark|Brutal Swing|HZ059|Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!}}
{{anmov|fairy|Play Rough|HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day}}
{{anmov|steel|Metal Claw|HZ097}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

====Moves improvised====
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! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
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| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dot Tinkatuff move combo.png|150px]]
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| {{m|Brutal Swing}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A combination of Brutal Swing and Metal Claw. Tinkatuff uses Metal Claw while spinning with Brutal Swing, giving more power to her slash. This was used when Tinkatuff learned Metal Claw while battling [[Magyorō]]'s {{p|Stunfisk}}.
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===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden;"| [[File:0957Tinkatink HZ anime Dot.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden;"| [[File:0957Tinkatink HZ anime Dot 2.png|150px]]
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| colspan=4 | Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:HZ March 2024 Calendar.png|188px]]
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| colspan=4 | March 2024 and September 2025 Calendars by {{color2|000|mojacookie}}
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| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:auto" | For more artwork, please see {{color2|000|a:Category:Tinkatuff|Tinkatuff images on the Bulbagarden Archives}}.
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Dot Tinkatink V2.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Dot Quaxwell Tinkatuff.png|x150px]]
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==In the manga==
[[File:Dot and Tinkatink DVT.png|220px|thumb|Dot and Tinkatink in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
Tinkatink debuted in [[DVT10]].
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==In the games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
From 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/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 {{aniseries|HZ}}, several Pokémon based on those encountered in the 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 Tinkatink appearing from Eggs.

==Trivia==
* Tinkaton is so far the only Pokémon owned by the younger members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to have evolved twice outside of [[Paldea]].
* Tinkaton's hammer is colored differently from the base design, having red scraps of metal in place of the usual purple ones.

==References==
<references/>

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HZ104

2025-08-29T15:33:08Z

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(Japanese: '''カルボウの願い''' ''{{tt|Carbou|Charcadet}}'s Wish'') is the 104th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,336th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 1, 2025.
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==Plot==
[[Liko]], [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] visit [[Amethio's mansion]], having obtained permission to use the place from [[Cervantis]]. In the sitting room, Zirc and Onia explain how the [[Explorers]] have changed when [[Spinel]] took over after the events on [[Laqua]], and that [[HZ092|they were assigned by]] [[Hamber]] to search for [[Amethio]], who is the only one capable of opposing Spinel. However, they have not been successful so far, and are now turning to Liko for help. Liko ponders for a moment when her {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} directs her focus to a [[Photography|photo]] of a younger Amethio and his own {{p|Charcadet}} before it [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}. Looking at the photos put up, Liko asks where it was taken. Cervantis, who is working at an [[Exceed]] warehouse after stepping down, is about to give the location when Spinel makes a surprise visit. Cervantis asks about the [[Strong Sphere]]s, but Spinel reassures the former director that everything is going according to plan. Afterwards, when Cervantis sends the location of the island, Liko, Zirc, and Onia set off. On the way, Liko asks the two how they met Amethio. They reveal they were assigned to Amethio when they first joined the Explorers and assumed he was a spoiled kid, ready to take advantage of him to progress higher into the Explorers. Over time, their perspective on Amethio changed to the point where they decided to be completely loyal to him, and now they wish to help Amethio again.

At night on the island, Amethio reminisces the events from the past year. After [[HZ089|successfully escaping Laqua's collapse]], Amethio separated himself from his subordinates, telling them to go back to the Explorers on their own. While avoiding the Explorers after him under Spinel's orders, Amethio used the submarine to get to the island where he had his only family trip. Since then, Amethio has been hiding away on the island, feeling alone because there's no one he can turn to. Turning to the side, Amethio recalls [[Maria (Horizons)|his mother]] asking Charcadet to protect him, and imagines his mother's spirit heading for the sea. Looking further into the distance, Amethio sees something coming and thinks he's been found by the Explorers. To Amethio's surprise and relief, it is Liko, Zirc, and Onia who arrive by crashing the boat in front of him. The group huddles around a campfire, and Amethio notices Liko {{pkmn2|caught}} a Charcadet, with Liko saying it wanted to protect her. The trio explain Spinel's current intentions with the Explorers, Exceed, and the Strong Spheres to Amethio, who is unable to help. Having lost everything, Amethio feels powerless, causing Liko to [[HZ065|repeat the words he said to her when they were trapped in the cave]]. Charcadet challenges Ceruledge to a {{pkmn|battle}} in response to Liko's feelings. Despite Amethio trying to dissuade the {{pkmn|category|Fire Child Pokémon}} from taking on an impossible opponent, Liko also asks for a battle and points out anything can happen, resulting in Amethio reluctantly agreeing to the battle.

The battle begins with an {{m|Ember}} from Charcadet that is easily sliced in half, so Liko has Charcadet approach Ceruledge, but it is unable to do so due to a flurry of {{m|Psycho Cut}}s preventing it from getting closer. Charcadet uses {{m|Clear Smog}}, and Amethio sees right through its plan. Running through the smokescreen, Charcadet comes close to Ceruledge and uses Ember again, only to be surprised to find the Fire Blades Pokémon gone. Ceruledge rises from a portal and attacks from behind, having used {{m|Phantom Force}} before Charcadet attacked. Seeing it struggle to get up, Amethio declares the battle is over and tells Liko to [[recall]] it back into its {{i|Poké Ball}}. But she doesn't listen, and stares at Charcadet struggling to get back up. Despite the pleas for it to give up, Charcadet, with support from its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and fellow Pokémon, stands back up again with determination burning in its eyes. At Liko's command, Charcadet rushes towards Ceruledge, sliding under another Psycho Cut attack and jumping high enough to unleash a powerful Ember that manages to hit Ceruledge. Amethio isn't impressed by their success, but he and Liko notice Ceruledge's eyes are also burning with the same determination as Charcadet. Without any order from his Trainer, Ceruledge strikes down Charcadet with {{m|Shadow Claw}} before it could attack, ending the battle.

Liko, {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, and [[Pagogo]] praise Charcadet's efforts while Amethio and Ceruledge approach them. Liko thanks Amethio for the battle, admitting she didn't want to disappoint the Fire Child Pokémon by refusing to let it battle and promises to be stronger the next time they battle. Liko's words and the battle just now strike a chord with Amethio, who tells Zirc and Onia he can't go with them. As Explorers, they are capable of doing things that Amethio can't from within. As for Amethio, he decides to find something he can do, making his subordinates happy to see a spark of his old self back. Zirc and Onia give the [[Zygarde Cube]] to Amethio, making him realize he should gather the [[Zygarde Cell]]s of [[Gibeon|his grandfather's]] [[White Zygarde]], while Liko tells Amethio she believes in the path he's taking.

At the Explorers base, Hamber is updated on the situation and breaks down in relief when the call ends, all of which is seen by [[Chalce]] through the camera. Liko returns to the [[Brave Olivine]] where Charcadet is healed. [[Roy]] and [[Dot]] meet with Liko and inform her of their plans to have some fun while the ship is undergoing maintenance, with [[Uruto]] demanding to join in. At sunrise, Amethio leaves the island on {{p|Corviknight}}, with the Zygarde Cube in hand and renewed determination.

==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] reunite with [[Amethio]] and learn about his past.
* [[Liko's Charcadet]] is revealed to know {{m|Clear Smog}}.
* Liko and Amethio have a {{pkmn|battle}}, which is called off.
* Amethio is given the [[Zygarde Cube]] and decides to embark on a personal journey to gather the [[Zygarde Cell]]s of the [[White Zygarde]] and defeat [[Spinel]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Uruto]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Onia]]
* [[Zirc]]
* [[Gibeon]] (flashback)
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Hamber]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Cervantis]]
* {{OBP|Maria|Horizons}} (flashback)
* [[Explorers]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})
* {{p|Charcadet}} ({{OP|Liko|Charcadet}})
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Uruto]]'s)
* {{p|Charcadet}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}; flashback)
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}})
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Onia]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Onia]]'s)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ([[Zirc]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zirc]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Zygarde}} (formerly [[Gibeon]]'s; {{form|Zygarde|Zygarde Cell and 50% Forme}}; [[White Zygarde]]; 50% Forme in flashback)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Hamber]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Hamber]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Medicham}} ([[Chalce]]'s)
* {{p|Minccino}} ([[Cervantis]]'s; photo)
* {{p|Cinccino}} ([[Cervantis]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Cervantis]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Luxray}} ([[Explorers]]'; flashback)
* {{p|Mightyena}} ([[Explorers]]'; flashback)
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (female)
* {{p|Chinchou}}
* {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Passimian}} (flashback)
* {{p|Venonat}} (flashback)
* {{p|Krabby}} (×2)
* {{p|Pincurchin}} (flashback)
* {{p|Wingull}} (photo)
* {{p|Purrloin}} (image)

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Slowbro}}
** This marks the first appearance of Mega Slowbro in the anime.
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Liko]] with her {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}, [[Pagogo]], and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}, and the second features [[Amethio]] with his {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} and {{p|Corviknight}}.
* Amethio's Ceruledge is confirmed to be male in this episode.
* [[Roy]], [[Dot]], Liko, a [[Rising Volt Tacklers#Gimmighoul|Gimmighoul]], and a {{p|Gholdengo}} narrate the preview of the [[HZ105|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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DP189

2025-08-22T19:46:53Z

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'''The Semi-Final Frontier!''' (Japanese: '''シンオウリーグ準決勝！ダークライ登場！！''' ''Sinnoh League Semi-Finals! Enter Darkrai!!'') is the 189th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 655th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 26, 2010, and in the United States on January 22, 2011.

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==Blurb==

The semifinal battle gets under way, pitting Ash against Tobias. The talented Trainer is preceded by his reputation—he’s been defeating his opponents using only his Darkrai. Tobias comes on strong and quick, defeating Ash’s Heracross, Torkoal, and Gible one after another! But when Ash brings out Sceptile, a spirited skirmish begins, and for the first time during the Sinnoh League, Darkrai is defeated!

Tobias is unfazed by this turn of events. He next brings out Latios, another surprisingly powerful Pokémon. And with one move, Ash’s Sceptile is unable to battle.

Ash follows up by bringing out Swellow, and a sky battle between Swellow and Latios ensues. Latios proves too powerful for Swellow, and Ash is left with one Pokémon, while Tobias still has five!

When Ash turns to Pikachu as his final Pokémon, the action-filled bout gets even more intense, and eventually both Latios and Pikachu are rendered unable to battle at the same time. And since Pikachu is Ash’s last Pokémon, Tobias is declared the winner! This is the first time Ash has made it to the final four of an event of this magnitude, and he has gained the respect of Tobias—who then goes on to triumph in his final battle and is declared the winner of the Sinnoh League!

We leave our heroes as Barry bids them all farewell. Both Ash and Dawn vow to continue pursuing their dreams, while in the face of their determination, Brock finds himself questioning his own plans…

==Plot==
{{Ash}} is up against {{si|Tobias}}, the {{pkmn|Trainer}} who managed to defeat all the [[Sinnoh]] [[Gym Leader]]s and all the other competitors in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] using only his {{p|Darkrai}}. As the {{pkmn|battle}} commences, Tobias sends out Darkrai to battle first, while Ash sends out his {{AP|Heracross}}. {{an|Brock}} comments that it is a good choice to use a {{t|Bug}}- and {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon like Heracross against a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon like Darkrai. Tobias tells Darkrai to use {{m|Ice Beam}} whilst Ash has Heracross use {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and the two attacks collide. Ash then commands Heracross to use {{m|Horn Attack}}, but Darkrai intercepts it with {{m|Dark Void}}, putting Heracross straight to {{status|sleep}}. However, Ash expected this, and has Heracross use {{m|Sleep Talk}}, which turns into {{m|Megahorn}}; the powerful Bug-type attack slams into Darkrai and causes it massive [[damage]]. However, it was ultimately in vain, because Darkrai fires right back with a supereffective {{m|Dream Eater}} attack, not only healing itself but also [[Fainting|knocking Heracross out]] in one shot.

Ash [[recall]]s Heracross and sends out {{AP|Torkoal}}, whom he commands to use {{m|Flamethrower}} as Tobias commands Darkrai to use {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Darkrai's attack completely overpowers Torkoal's and knocks it out in one shot as well, and Ash is quickly realizing that Tobias and Darkrai are living up to their reputation. Ash decides to send out {{AP|Gible}} next and has him begin with {{m|Rock Smash}}, which lands and causes Darkrai supereffective damage. Tobias calls for an Ice Beam, which Gible dodges before launching a {{m|Draco Meteor}}. However, Darkrai dodges it and knocks Gible out with Dark Pulse, getting itself a third single-shot victory. Tobias compliments Ash on Gible's performance, revealing that he has not let his power go to his head, before asking who his next Pokémon will be.
[[File:Ash Sceptile vs Tobias Darkrai.png|thumb|left|250px|Sceptile defeating Darkrai]]
Ash chooses {{AP|Sceptile}} as his fourth Pokémon, and Darkrai uses Ice Beam. Sceptile dodges and uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Darkrai dodges it. Ash orders Sceptile to use {{m|Leaf Storm}}, but Darkrai hits it with a close-range Ice Beam before the attack can be launched. Sceptile is hurt and stumbles, which allows Darkrai to land a hit with Dark Void to put Sceptile to sleep, before following up with Dream Eater. After taking the attack, Sceptile is shown in the midst of a dream, lost in a dark, empty void. Moments later, the {{pkmn|category|Forest Pokémon}} sees a light in the distance, from which it hears its Trainer's voice calling out to it; it immediately wakes up, much to Tobias's shock. Ash commands Sceptile to use {{m|Leaf Blade}}, and it lands two brutal hits on Darkrai, finally managing to take the Pitch-Black Pokémon out of the battle. The whole stadium cheers in disbelief for Ash for managing to make history and be the first Trainer to defeat Tobias's Darkrai, but Brock reminds {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Barry}} that he is not out of the woods yet, since Tobias still has five other Pokémon for him to defeat.

Tobias recalls Darkrai into its {{i|Poké Ball}}, and, impressed with Ash, admits that he earned his spot in the semi-final round for accomplishing what no other Trainer could whilst battling him. For the first time in Sinnoh, he now has to send out a second Pokémon. However, he shows no signs of worry and throws a Poké Ball into the air, releasing his second Pokémon: a {{p|Latios}}. This puts Ash, Dawn, Brock, and Barry in disbelief, but Ash quickly gets over it and has Sceptile use another Leaf Blade attack as Tobias commands Latios to counter with {{m|Giga Impact}}. The attacks collide and cause a massive explosion, but Sceptile gets the worst of it and faints.

Ash recalls Sceptile and thanks him for a stellar performance before sending out his fifth Pokémon, {{AP|Swellow}}. After Swellow and Latios let out their battle cries, the former goes in for a Quick Attack, but Latios easily dodges. The battle then turns into an aerial chase as the Swallow and Eon Pokémon keep in pursuit of one another. However, despite the former's amazing speed, it pales in comparison to that of the latter; Latios has Swellow beat both on offense and defense, being more than fast enough to not only dodge all of its offensive advances but also stay right on its tail. This is further proven when Swellow's attempt to throw Latios off with a nosedive fails, and further still when, after Swellow flies high up in the air and quickly descends with {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Latios intercepts it with a powerful {{m|Luster Purge}}, knocking it out in a single shot.

Ash recalls Swellow and thanks it for trying its best, before bowing his head in desperation now that he only has one Pokémon left to take on his opponent's remaining five. {{AP|Pikachu}} is also upset at the seemingly hopeless situation, but Ash tells him that, no matter how bleak things may look, he has no intentions of giving up, a sentiment with which Pikachu agrees. Ash pulls his {{AP|hat}} backward and sends Pikachu in as his sixth and final Pokémon, both of them more than ready to give it their all. Despite having gained respect for his opponent, Tobias is certain that this will be their last bout and gets ready to end this battle once and for all.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Volt Tail.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu clashing with Latios]]
Pikachu starts off with a Quick Attack, and Latios tries to dodge, but Pikachu manages to land a glancing blow on him. Pikachu turns around and uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but Latios overpowers him with a Giga Impact. Latios prepares to use another Giga Impact, and Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}} to try and counter, but he ends up getting overpowered again and lands on his stomach. Latios then mimics Swellow's earlier trick and flies high up in the sky, before coming down fast while at the same time charging a Luster Purge. Ash commands Pikachu to dodge, and despite the severe damage he has taken up to this point, he narrowly does so, before jumping onto Latios's back once he flies past him. Pikachu follows up with a close-range {{m|Thunderbolt}}, causing Latios considerable damage. Tobias commands Latios to shake Pikachu off, and he tries to do so by flying around erratically, but Pikachu manages to keep hold of him and use another close-range Thunderbolt, pushing Latios closer to his limit. Tobias orders Latios to use {{m|Light Screen}}, which causes Pikachu's relentless Thunderbolts to not even faze him. Latios then flies high up in the sky again, and, as his Light Screen wears off, he finally manages to shake Pikachu off. With Pikachu in a vulnerable freefall, Tobias commands Latios to return to the ground and finish him off with Luster Purge. However, Ash commands Pikachu to use Volt Tackle, which slowly but surely cuts through the Luster Purge. Ash then yells at the top of his lungs for an Iron Tail attack, which, in conjunction with the Volt Tackle, completely cuts through the Luster Purge and scores a direct hit on Latios, causing a giant explosion that knocks out all of the monitors.

The battlefield is covered with smoke and everyone is desperate to see what happened. Eventually, the smoke clears and reveals that Pikachu was able to defeat Latios, but was also knocked out in the process. With all of Ash's Pokémon unable to continue, Tobias is declared the winner by default, meaning he'll be advancing to the finals. [[Paul]] is shown having watched the battle on [[Television|TV]], and walks away in disappointment that his former [[rival]] has lost. Tobias approaches Ash and they thank each other for a spectacular battle. Dawn and Barry are upset over Ash's loss, but Brock points out that Ash was amazing and that this marks the first time he's ever made it into the Top 4.

Tobias is later shown defeating a Trainer's {{p|Magmortar}} with his Darkrai in the finals, winning him the Lily of the Valley Conference. Tobias is presented the Winners' Trophy by {{an|Cynthia}} and [[Charles Goodshow|Mr. Goodshow]] as fireworks fire off around the stadium. Later, Ash stands outside the stadium ready to get on his way when Dawn arrives and notes that although their journey together is ending soon, it feels like they've just begun. Brock then arrives and reminds them both that their journeys really are just beginning. Ash agrees, knowing he's still got a lot of work to do if he's ever going to get into the {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}}, while Dawn comments that she's got a lot to do if she's ever to become a [[Top Coordinator]]. Brock is happy to see that his friends still following their dreams, but this leaves him to wonder if he's following his own. Just then, Barry turns up, telling Ash that while he might be stronger than him now, he plans to train and defeat him in their next battle. Ash laughs, and the two rivals say a final goodbye before Barry leaves, full of energy as always. And so, the group prepares to set forth on the final leg of their journey back to [[Twinleaf Town]].

==Major events==
[[File:Tobias Winning.png|thumb|220px|Tobias holding the championship trophy]]
* [[Ash's Heracross]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* [[Ash's Sceptile]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Leaf Storm}}.
* {{si|Tobias}} is revealed to own a {{p|Latios}}.
* {{Ash}} battles Tobias in the semifinals and loses, placing Top 4.
* Tobias defeats his opponent in the finals, thus winning the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
* The Lily of the Valley Conference ends.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Latios}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]]
* {{an|Barry}}
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* {{si|Tobias}}
* [[Charles Goodshow]]
* Referee
* Audience
* Trainer

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Ash|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}})
* {{p|Darkrai}} ({{si|Tobias}}'s)
* {{p|Latios}} ({{si|Tobias}}'s)
* {{p|Magmortar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Granbull}} (Trainer's, on a screen)
* {{p|Empoleon}} (Trainer's, on a screen)
* {{p|Rhyperior}} (Trainer's, on a screen)
* {{p|Zangoose}} (Trainer's, on a screen)
* {{p|Mismagius}} (Trainer's, on a screen)

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash DP backwards hat.png|thumb|250px|Ash with his hat on backwards]]
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] at the end of this episode. Instead, a minute-long preview for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' is shown.
* This episode concludes the eight-part [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] arc.
* [[AG190|Another episode]] has a similar English [[dub]] title as this episode.
** Also, both of these episodes were the third to last of their respective [[series]], and featured the final {{pkmn|battle}} of {{Ash}}'s main quest at that time.
* This episode marks the only time Ash has flipped his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' during battle.
* Music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' are used in this episode.
** Additionally, the former of these movies is made [[canon]] by this episode, as Ash and Brock recognize Latios, and the only time they've seen one before was in ''Pokemon Heroes''.
* This episode's English dub title is a reference to the phrase "the final frontier".
* This is the only episode of [[S13|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] that keeps all Japanese music intact, including the [[title card]] music.
* This episode marks the final appearances of {{an|Barry}} and [[Charles Goodshow]].
* This episode marks the last time in which Ash has used {{AP|Heracross}}, {{AP|Swellow}}, {{AP|Sceptile}}, {{AP|Torkoal}}, or {{AP|Gible}} in an onscreen battle.
** This is also the last time Torkoal and Gible have been shown in Ash's active party.
* This is the only episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' to feature a [[Full Battle]] not involving [[Paul]].
* This marks the only time when one of Ash's Full Battles has completely taken place within a single episode.
* This would mark the last time Ash brought Pokémon from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] into his active [[party]] until ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]'', 567 episodes later.

===Errors===
* The second time {{AP|Sceptile}} hits {{p|Darkrai}} with {{m|Leaf Blade}}, Sceptile's tail doesn't connect to its body.
* After commanding {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Quick Attack}} the first time, Ash then commands Pikachu to use {{m|Volt Tackle}}. However, when Pikachu collides with {{p|Latios}}'s {{m|Giga Impact}}, he appears to be using Quick Attack instead of Volt Tackle.
* After {{si|Tobias}} defeats Ash, the scoreboard shows a {{p|Mismagius}} silhouette in place of {{AP|Swellow}}'s. Additionally, the {{AP|Torkoal}}, Sceptile and Darkrai silhouettes are enlarged.

<gallery>
DP189.png|Sceptile's tail error
DP189 error.png|The scoreboard errors
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, [[Jessie]] says to the customers that they shouldn't watch on an empty stomach and to eat some of the food. In the Japanese version, she specifies that she has rice crackers, caramel, juice, and popcorn.
* In the English dub, a customer asks if she has Darkrai merchandise. In the Japanese version, the customer wants an actual Darkrai.
* In the English dub, the announcer says that it was the first time Tobias's Darkrai was defeated. In the Japanese version, the announcers adds that it's the first time Tobias's second Pokémon had to be used in the league.

==In other languages==
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HZ105

2025-08-08T16:17:53Z

Watchermark: /* Pokémon debuts */ It doesn't count as a debut if it appeared in an earlier episode, regardless of it is was captured here.

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(Japanese: '''嵐のち波乗りサーフゴー''' ''Surfing {{tt|Surfugo|Gholdengo}} After the Storm'') is the 105th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,337th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 8, 2025.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Dot]] {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} the {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}} that has been following the group.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Gholdengo}}


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow|Ludlow/Mighty G]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Uruto]]
* [[Amethio]]
* {{pkmn|Trainers}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Hattrem}} ({{OP|Liko|Hattrem}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Rockruff|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkatuff}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkatuff}})
* {{p|Gimmighoul}} ({{OP|Dot|Gimmighoul}}; new)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Uruto]]'s)
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}})
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Wiglett}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Palpitoad}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Clobbopus}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Shellder}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Machoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Gholdengo}}
* {{p|Alomomola}}

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Tyranitar}}
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Amethio]] with his {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} and {{p|Corviknight}}, and the second features [[Ludlow|Mighty G]] and his {{p|Sharpedo}}.
* This episode marks the first time that a female character, main or recurring, other than [[Jessie]] has officially caught a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, not counting [[SM078|temporary]] {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|captures}}.
* As of this episode, [[Uruto]] is the only younger member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] that doesn't have at least three Pokémon in their [[party]].
* Uruto, {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, and [[Roy]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ106|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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