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(Japanese: '''カブさんのバトル修行''' ''Kabu's Battle Training'') is the 20th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,252nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 1, 2023<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
'''Kabu's Battle Training!''' (Japanese: '''カブさんのバトル修行''' ''Kabu's Battle Training'') is the 20th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,252nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 1, 2023, in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2024, in Australia on March 26, 2024, and is scheduled to air in sub-Saharan Africa on April 19, 2024, and in the United States on May 10, 2024.
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==Plot==
==Plot==
[[Liko]] and [[Roy]] meet [[Kabu]] at the [[Battle Café]], where the [[Gym Leader]] compliments Liko and [[Liko's Sprigatito|Sprigatito]]'s [[Leafage]]. As Roy is about to ask about the [[Shiny Pokémon|Black]] [[Rayquaza]], Kabu goes for a run back to the [[Motostoke Stadium]], with Liko and Roy following behind. The two arrive and are greeted by [[Wakaba]], a [[Gym Trainer]] apprentice. As Wakaba takes Liko and Roy to Kabu, she tells them that he's someone who works very hard. Liko also observes how much in common Wakaba has with Roy. The group meets up with Kabu at the battlefield, where he is doing some stretches. Roy and Liko ask about the Black Rayquaza, Roy showing Kabu the [[Poke Ball]] it came out of, and Liko wanting to find out more about the [[legendary Pokemon]] for bringing her as far as she's come.
[[Liko]] and [[Roy]] have just met [[Kabu]] at the [[Motostoke]] [[Battle Café]], where the [[Gym Leader]] compliments Liko and {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}'s {{m|Leafage}}. As Roy is about to ask about the [[Black Rayquaza]], Kabu goes for a run back to the [[Motostoke Stadium]], with Liko and Roy following behind. The two arrive and are greeted by {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}, a {{tc|Gym Trainer}} apprentice. As Wakaba takes Liko and Roy to Kabu, she tells them that he's someone who works very hard. Liko also observes how much in common Wakaba has with Roy. The group meets up with Kabu at the battlefield, where he is doing some stretches. Roy and Liko ask about the Black Rayquaza, with Roy showing Kabu the [[Poké Ball]] it came out of, and Liko wanting to find out more about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] for bringing her as far as she's come.


Seeing the resolve of the two young [[trainers]], Kabu puts them through a [[training]] test to strengthen their partners' basic moves in creative ways. Liko and Roy must compete against each other to either extinguish or light up the flames on a group of [[Litwick]], with the one who managing to do so on every Litwick present before the other declared the winner. During the competition, Liko has Sprigatito use Leafage in different ways depending on how fast or tough their candles are to blow out. Kabu and Wakaba admire Liko and Sprigatito. Roy, noticing the score going down, has [[Fuecoco]] keep on using [[Ember]]. However, Fuecoco is too tired and hungry to continue, the they take a break to eat. After Roy gets some reassurance from Kabu, the competition is resumed. Liko has Sprigatito use Leafage like before while Roy and Fuecoco recover from their struggle, turning the tables on Liko lighting more Litwick candles. Liko sees a bunch of Litwick huddled up together, but after seeing Roy's renewed confidence, Liko pretends not to know which Leafage to use, giving Roy and Fuecoco the win.
Seeing the resolve of the two young {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, Kabu puts them through a {{pkmn|training}} test to strengthen their partners' basic moves in creative ways. Liko and Roy must compete against each other to either extinguish or light up the flames on a group of {{p|Litwick}}, with the one who manages to do so on every Litwick present before the other is declared the winner. During the competition, Liko has Sprigatito use Leafage in different ways depending on how fast or tough their candles are to blow out. Kabu and Wakaba admire Liko and Sprigatito. Roy, noticing the score going down, has {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} keep on using {{m|Ember}} at a rapid pace. However, Fuecoco soon tires out and gets hungry, so a snack break is taken. After Roy gets some reassurance from Kabu, the competition is resumed. Liko has Sprigatito use Leafage like before, while Roy and Fuecoco recover from their struggle, turning the tables on Liko lighting more Litwick candles. Liko sees a bunch of Litwick huddled up together, but after seeing Roy's renewed confidence, Liko stops to admire his progress for a crucial moment, which doesn't go unnoticed by Kabu. Sprigatito snaps her back into the competition, but when Liko turns around, she doesn't know which Leafage to use, which costs her the competition.


Seeing how Liko and Roy are improving Kabu challenges them to [[Tag Battle]], with Wakaba as his partner. The battle begins, with Liko's Sprigatito and Roy's Fuecoco facing Kabu's [[Centiskorch]] and Wakaba's [[Rolycoly]]. Fuecoco starts with Ember on Centiskorch, but its [[Flash Fire]] [[Ability]] cancels it out. After an ineffective Leafage from Sprigatito, Centiskorch fires back with [[Flame Wheel]] and [[Bug Bite]], while an intimidated Wakaba watches. Liko commands Sprigatito to blind Centiskorch with a big Leafage, and runs in with Fuecoco using Quick Attack and Tackle. However, Centiskorch fires [[Flamethrower]], blowing them back hard and leaving Liko afraid for her partner getting hurt. Roy sings with Fuecoco, giving it the strength to get up as Centiskorch charges for another Flamethrower. Roy commands Fuecoco to counter with Ember, but it uses a newly-learned Flamethrower instead. However, it is still not enough to overpower Centiskorch, who's Flamethrower knocks it out.  
Seeing how Liko and Roy are improving, Kabu challenges them to a [[Multi Battle]], with Wakaba as his partner. The battle begins, with Liko's Sprigatito and Roy's Fuecoco facing Kabu's {{p|Centiskorch}} and Wakaba's {{p|Rolycoly}}. Fuecoco starts with Ember on Centiskorch, but its {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]] cancels it out. After an ineffective Leafage from Sprigatito, Centiskorch strikes back with {{m|Flame Wheel}} and {{m|Bug Bite}}, while an intimidated Wakaba can only watch. Liko commands Sprigatito to blind Centiskorch with a big Leafage and run in with Fuecoco using {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Tackle}}, respectively. However, Centiskorch fires a {{m|Flamethrower}} straight ahead, blowing them back hard and leaving Liko afraid for her partner getting hurt. Roy sings with Fuecoco, giving it the strength to get up as Centiskorch charges for another Flamethrower. Roy commands Fuecoco to counter with Ember, but it uses a newly learned Flamethrower instead. However, it is still not enough to overpower Centiskorch, whose Flamethrower [[Fainting|knocks it out]].  


Seeing Roy's partner fainted, Kabu leaves Liko to Wakaba. Sprigatito overpowers Rolycoly's [[Smack Down]] with Leafage. Next, Wakaba commands Rolycoly to use [[Rapid Spin]], which Sprigatito dodges and hits Rolycoly with a sharp Leafage. Liko then sees Wakaba's frustration and suddenly forfeits the match. Upset by the possibility winning by default without actually getting stronger, Wakaba runs off. Kabu speaks with Liko about her hesitance stemming from her compassion for others' feelings, having noticed that she let Roy win in the training before too. He claims that Liko must also think of how hard their opponent works, not to mention her own partner who doesn't want to hold back either. With that advice, Liko goes to apologize to Wakaba, who also apologizes for her behavior.  
Seeing Roy's partner faint, Kabu leaves Liko to Wakaba, telling her to consider it her test to become a Gym Trainer. Sprigatito overpowers Rolycoly's {{m|Smack Down}} with Leafage. Next, Wakaba commands Rolycoly to use {{m|Rapid Spin}}, which Sprigatito dodges and hits Rolycoly with a sharp Leafage. Seeing Wakaba's frustration and determination to win, Liko suddenly forfeits the match. Upset by the possibility of winning by default without actually getting stronger, Wakaba runs off, refusing to become a Gym Trainer so easily. Kabu speaks with Liko about her hesitance stemming from her compassion for others' feelings, having noticed that she let Roy win in the training before too. He tells Liko that she is clearly a kind girl, but she must also consider how her opponent feels since they are trying their hardest to win. He also tells Liko to think of Sprigatito, who was also denied the chance to get stronger. Liko realizes how upset Sprigatito is with her and apologizes, then heads off to find Wakaba, who immediately apologizes for how she acted. Liko apologizes as well, telling her she hadn't fully considered her feelings. The two make up and Wakaba decides to make a fresh start and resume her training.


Kabu tells Liko and Roy that he saw the Black Rayquaza several days ago during his morning run, flying over [[Motostoke]] before going West to the [[Galar Mine]]. When Liko and Roy return to the [[Brave Asagi]], Liko is left in deep thought by Kabu telling her about a path she chooses for herself.
Kabu tells Liko and Roy that he saw the Black Rayquaza several days ago during his morning run, flying over Motostoke before heading west, towards the [[Galar Mine]]. When Liko and Roy return to the [[Brave Olivine]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] decide to delay their planned trip to [[Hammerlocke]] to check out the mine first. That night, Liko is left in deep thought by Kabu's departing words, telling her that winning battles is not the only path a Pokémon Trainer can take. She begins to wonder about the path her own {{pkmn|journey}} should take.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* [[Roy's Fuecoco]] learns {{m|Flamethrower}}.
* [[Roy's Fuecoco]] learns {{m|Flamethrower}}.
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] have an unofficial [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] with [[Kabu]], with Roy losing and Liko forfeiting.
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] have an unofficial [[Multi Battle]] with [[Kabu]] and {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}, with Roy losing and Liko forfeiting.
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] find out that the {{Shiny|Black}} {{p|Rayquaza}} is at the [[Galar Mine]].
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] find out that the [[Black Rayquaza]] is at the [[Galar Mine]].
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* [[Orla]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Nidothing|Dot]] (voice)
* [[Dot]] (voice)
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* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}})
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Alcremie}} ([[Murdock]]'s; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Ruby Swirl}})
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{OP|Murdock|Alcremie}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Ruby Swirl}})
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Lucius]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]]; flashback)
* {{p|Centiskorch}} ([[Kabu]]'s)
* {{p|Rolycoly}} ({{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Lucius]]'s; {{Shiny}}; flashback)
* {{p|Centiskorch}} ([[Kabu]]'s)
* {{p|Rolycoly}} ({{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}'s)
* {{p|Litwick}} ([[Motostoke Stadium]]'s; ×20)
* {{p|Litwick}} ([[Motostoke Stadium]]'s; ×20)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What does the body burn to generate heat?''
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What does {{p|Centiskorch}}'s body burn to generate heat?''
** Choices: Water, gas, stones
** Choices: Water, gas, stones
** Answer: Gas
** Answer: Gas
* The first [[eyecatch]] features [[Liko]] and {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, while the second one features [[Kabu]] and his {{p|Centiskorch}}.
* The first [[eyecatch]] features [[Liko]] and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, and the second features [[Kabu]] and his Centiskorch.
* This marks the first time {{m|Bug Bite}} has been used in the anime since ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', 572 episodes earlier.
* This marks the first time {{m|Bug Bite}} has been used in the anime since ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', 572 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time that a main characters {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] learned {{m|Flamethrower}} since [[Serena's Fennekin]] learned the move in ''[[XY021|A Pokévision of Things to Come!]]'', 432 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time that a main character's {{type|Fire}} [[first partner Pokémon]] has learned {{m|Flamethrower}} since [[Serena's Fennekin]] learned the move in ''[[XY021|A Pokévision of Things to Come!]]'', 432 episodes earlier.


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HZ019 : The Bittersweet Truth
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
HZ021 : The Lonely Hatenna
Kabu's Battle Training!
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HZ020   EP1252
カブさんのバトル修行
Kabu's Battle Training
First broadcast
Japan September 1, 2023
United States May 10, 2024
English themes
Opening Becoming Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ドキメキダイアリー
Ending RVR〜ライジングボルテッカーズラップ〜[フリードVer.]
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 土屋理敬 Michihiro Tsuchiya
Storyboard 齋藤徳明 Noriaki Saitō
Assistant director 森山愛弓 Ayumi Moriyama
Animation directors 倉員千晶 Chiaki Kurakazu
服部奈津美 Natsumi Hattori
萩原慶汰 Keita Hagiwara
Additional credits

Kabu's Battle Training! (Japanese: カブさんのバトル修行 Kabu's Battle Training) is the 20th episode of Pokémon Horizons: The Series, and the 1,252nd episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on September 1, 2023, in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2024, in Australia on March 26, 2024, and is scheduled to air in sub-Saharan Africa on April 19, 2024, and in the United States on May 10, 2024.

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Plot

Liko and Roy have just met Kabu at the Motostoke Battle Café, where the Gym Leader compliments Liko and Sprigatito's Leafage. As Roy is about to ask about the Black Rayquaza, Kabu goes for a run back to the Motostoke Stadium, with Liko and Roy following behind. The two arrive and are greeted by Wakaba, a Gym Trainer apprentice. As Wakaba takes Liko and Roy to Kabu, she tells them that he's someone who works very hard. Liko also observes how much in common Wakaba has with Roy. The group meets up with Kabu at the battlefield, where he is doing some stretches. Roy and Liko ask about the Black Rayquaza, with Roy showing Kabu the Poké Ball it came out of, and Liko wanting to find out more about the Legendary Pokémon for bringing her as far as she's come.

Seeing the resolve of the two young Trainers, Kabu puts them through a training test to strengthen their partners' basic moves in creative ways. Liko and Roy must compete against each other to either extinguish or light up the flames on a group of Litwick, with the one who manages to do so on every Litwick present before the other is declared the winner. During the competition, Liko has Sprigatito use Leafage in different ways depending on how fast or tough their candles are to blow out. Kabu and Wakaba admire Liko and Sprigatito. Roy, noticing the score going down, has Fuecoco keep on using Ember at a rapid pace. However, Fuecoco soon tires out and gets hungry, so a snack break is taken. After Roy gets some reassurance from Kabu, the competition is resumed. Liko has Sprigatito use Leafage like before, while Roy and Fuecoco recover from their struggle, turning the tables on Liko lighting more Litwick candles. Liko sees a bunch of Litwick huddled up together, but after seeing Roy's renewed confidence, Liko stops to admire his progress for a crucial moment, which doesn't go unnoticed by Kabu. Sprigatito snaps her back into the competition, but when Liko turns around, she doesn't know which Leafage to use, which costs her the competition.

Seeing how Liko and Roy are improving, Kabu challenges them to a Multi Battle, with Wakaba as his partner. The battle begins, with Liko's Sprigatito and Roy's Fuecoco facing Kabu's Centiskorch and Wakaba's Rolycoly. Fuecoco starts with Ember on Centiskorch, but its Flash Fire Ability cancels it out. After an ineffective Leafage from Sprigatito, Centiskorch strikes back with Flame Wheel and Bug Bite, while an intimidated Wakaba can only watch. Liko commands Sprigatito to blind Centiskorch with a big Leafage and run in with Fuecoco using Quick Attack and Tackle, respectively. However, Centiskorch fires a Flamethrower straight ahead, blowing them back hard and leaving Liko afraid for her partner getting hurt. Roy sings with Fuecoco, giving it the strength to get up as Centiskorch charges for another Flamethrower. Roy commands Fuecoco to counter with Ember, but it uses a newly learned Flamethrower instead. However, it is still not enough to overpower Centiskorch, whose Flamethrower knocks it out.

Seeing Roy's partner faint, Kabu leaves Liko to Wakaba, telling her to consider it her test to become a Gym Trainer. Sprigatito overpowers Rolycoly's Smack Down with Leafage. Next, Wakaba commands Rolycoly to use Rapid Spin, which Sprigatito dodges and hits Rolycoly with a sharp Leafage. Seeing Wakaba's frustration and determination to win, Liko suddenly forfeits the match. Upset by the possibility of winning by default without actually getting stronger, Wakaba runs off, refusing to become a Gym Trainer so easily. Kabu speaks with Liko about her hesitance stemming from her compassion for others' feelings, having noticed that she let Roy win in the training before too. He tells Liko that she is clearly a kind girl, but she must also consider how her opponent feels since they are trying their hardest to win. He also tells Liko to think of Sprigatito, who was also denied the chance to get stronger. Liko realizes how upset Sprigatito is with her and apologizes, then heads off to find Wakaba, who immediately apologizes for how she acted. Liko apologizes as well, telling her she hadn't fully considered her feelings. The two make up and Wakaba decides to make a fresh start and resume her training.

Kabu tells Liko and Roy that he saw the Black Rayquaza several days ago during his morning run, flying over Motostoke before heading west, towards the Galar Mine. When Liko and Roy return to the Brave Olivine, the Rising Volt Tacklers decide to delay their planned trip to Hammerlocke to check out the mine first. That night, Liko is left in deep thought by Kabu's departing words, telling her that winning battles is not the only path a Pokémon Trainer can take. She begins to wonder about the path her own journey should take.

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HZ019 : The Bittersweet Truth
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
HZ021 : The Lonely Hatenna
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