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(Japanese: '''突入！エクスプローラーズ本部''' ''Break In! The 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<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
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==Plot==
[[Amethio]] meets with the younger members of [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] at the [[Brave Olivine]] to discuss their upcoming rescue mission. Having been kept up to date of the situation by [[Hamber]], [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]], Amethio reveals the [[Six Heroes]] are presently being kept in the [[Explorers HQ]], and with [[Spinel]] being at [[Exceed]], now would be the best time to strike. One thing that [[Liko]] noticed during [[HZ110|their]] [[HZ111|battle]] against the Six Heroes was that they hadn't attacked each other while under the influence of the [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere]]s, meaning they still recognize each other as allies. However, that recognition could be lost if they are exposed to the Strong Spheres again, making this mission even more dire. Amethio begins to explain the layout of the [[Explorers]] HQ to the determined Rising Volt Tacklers, with Liko noting {{p|Charcadet}}'s own determination. While [[Murdock]] navigates the Brave Olivine to its next destination, the younger members all spend their free time separately. [[Roy]] and {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} are asleep; {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} and {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}} are also sleeping as [[Dot]] finalizes the plan; Liko assists Charcadet with the [[Auspicious Armor]] [[HZ123|given by]] [[Diana]] as {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} and [[Pagogo]] watch. Meanwhile, [[Ult]] invites Amethio and {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} inside the observation deck, but the latter {{pkmn|Trainer}} refuses as he reminisces [[HZ002|the last time he boarded the airship]] and remarks the view that the Rising Volt Tacklers freely see from there instead. Unaware of the incident Amethio referenced in his musings, Ult tells him he’s willing to trust him, relying on the others' words, and Amethio accepts with a small smile.

Once they arrive at the Explorers HQ, the mission starts with Amethio, Zirc, Onia, Roy, and Ult acting as decoys to draw the attention of the Explorers keeping watch while Liko and Dot head to the cargo area and hack their way in. Unfortunately, they are caught by [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]], who bring out their {{p|Salamence}}. Both Pokémon use {{m|Flamethrower}} on Meowscarada and Quaxwell, but Charcadet exits from its {{i|Poké Ball}} to take the hit, triggering its {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]]. The two Explorers then use their Strong Spheres on Salamence, prompting Dot to step in when she realizes Charcadet can't handle both opponents at once. However, Amethio arrives just in time. Having completed his part of the mission, he steps in to {{pkmn|battle}} in her place, allowing her to focus on hacking while making Charcadet eager to battle alongside Ceruledge.

Rubina commands Salamence to attack their opponents, forcing them to dodge as Indi waits for an opening. When Charcadet gets knocked against a wall, Ceruledge uses {{m|Shadow Claw}} repeatedly, but Salamence's rampage is not stopping. Indi's Salamence uses Flamethrower, with Charcadet protecting Ceruledge by taking it. Powered-up, the {{pkmn|category|Fire Child Pokémon}} unleashes a rapid barrage against the Dragon Pokémon, but it's ineffective. Meanwhile, Ceruledge holds its ground with the other Salamence until it lands an attack that activates the Fire Blades Pokémon's [[Hidden Ability]], {{a|Weak Armor}}. Having waited for Rubina's Salamence to be {{status|Confusion|confused}} as a result of {{m|Outrage}}, Amethio attempts to have Ceruledge retaliate, but Indi's Salamence intercepts it with {{m|Dragon Claw}}, so Charcadet uses {{m|Take Down}} instead, reducing its [[recoil]] with its armor. Both Explorers become annoyed with the flow of battle and call for Salamence to power up via {{m|Dragon Dance}}. Although they are nearing their limits, Charcadet and Ceruledge combine their attacks together to counter the two Salamence before Liko has the Fire Child Pokémon use {{m|Fire Spin}} to protect them. However, Indi and Rubina send Salamence into the vortex of flames since there is nowhere to run in there, which Liko notes also applies to Salamence as she and Amethio call for their partners to attack together again. Unseen by the Trainers outside, Charcadet's armor begins to glow in a [[Evolution|blue light]]. The combined {{m|Psycho Cut}} and {{m|Ember}} hits both Salamence and temporarily forces everyone outside to shield themselves as the vortex intensifies briefly. When the vortex subsides, not only are both Salamence severely weakened, but Ceruledge is standing alongside a newly evolved {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}. Even though the outcome is clear, the Explorers refuse to admit defeat, so Liko has Armarouge use {{m|Clear Smog}} to remove the two Salamence's increased stats while Ceruledge attacks with {{m|Phantom Force}}. The Fire Blades Pokémon attacks with {{m|Bitter Blade}} next, hitting Armarouge when Indi's Salamence dodges it and triggers Flash Fire once more. With Ceruledge's support, Liko commands Armarouge to use its strongest Ember, which transforms into a new [[move]], {{m|Armor Cannon}}, that [[Fainting|defeats]] both Salamence and the Explorers retreat.

Liko [[recall]]s Armarouge and thanks Amethio and Ceruledge for allowing the Fire Warrior Pokémon to reach its full potential. Amethio, though, says it was all Liko's hard work in raising it before recalling Ceruledge. Dot congratulates Liko on the Evolution before revealing she managed to unlock the door. Roy and Ult then rejoin the trio, albeit with {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, {{p|Sableye}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]] down from their battle earlier. Amethio tasks Zirc and Onia with keeping watch of the building in the event things turn south before leading the group to the place where the Six Heroes are held. Upon arrival, each of them rush to a box containing one of the Six Heroes, not noticing some walls being erected until its too late. Now separated, they also find themselves face to face with an Explorers member, with Spinel watching them from his throne.

==Major events==
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* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]] meet [[Amethio]] again.
* Amethio and the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] set out on a mission to rescue the remaning [[Six Heroes]].
* Liko's {{p|Charcadet}} uses its [[Auspicious Armor]] to evolve into {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} and learns {{m|Armor Cannon}}.
* Liko and Amethio have a [[Multi Battle]] against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] and win.
* [[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}}.
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===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|Armarouge}}; evolves)
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{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|Armarouge}}.
* This episode marks the first time that a:
** Main character other than {{Ash}} has evolved a {{t|Fire}} type 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 {{AP|Talonflame}} in ''[[XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!]]'', 471 episodes earlier.
** Female main character has evolved a:
*** Fire type on-screen since {{an|Serena}}'s {{p|Fennekin}}, who evolved into {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'', 493 episodes earlier.
*** Pokémon through an [[Evolution item]] 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 of Liko's Pokémon are fully evolved.
* [[Roy]], [[Ult]], [[Dot]], Amethio, and Liko narrate the preview for the [[HZ125|next episode]].

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