Timeline of events in Pokémon Horizons: The Series

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In Pokémon Horizons: The Series, a beginner Trainer named Liko from the Paldea region starts her Pokémon journey, which leads her to joining a group of adventurers called the Rising Volt Tacklers, make new friends in an enthusiastic boy named Roy and a socially awkward internet streamer named Dot, and getting in the radar of the ominous Explorers organization. When Liko's mysterious pendant reveals a mysterious Pokémon called Terapagos and Roy's Ancient Poké Ball unexpectedly releases from within itself a Black Rayquaza, the two young Trainers become inspired to solve mysteries behind them and learn more about the ancient adventurer that shares a connection with both of these Pokémon, Lucius. Traveling around the world in search for answers, the junior members of the Rising Volt Tacklers become closer and closer as friends and set out to master the Paldean phenomenon known as Terastallization to aid them in their ultimate goals. One year later, after the decisive battle on Laqua, Liko and her friends must investigates when the Pokémon are afflicted by Laquium and clear the Rising Volt Tacklers' name after Spinel's cruel actions for take the blame on them.

Timeline

Pre-series

The order of many of these events is approximated and debatable.

Time	Details
???	Heath leads an expedition into Area Zero within the Great Crater of Paldea, where he discovers a Pokémon that he names Terapagos. (HZ071) Heath publishes his discoveries in the Scarlet Book, but they are largely discredited. (HZ071)
100 years prior	Lucius, inspired by Heath's writings, sets out to find the mythical paradise known as Laqua. (HZ075) Lucius encounters Rystal, a young woman accompanied by a Terapagos nicknamed "Pagogo", who joins him on his journey. (HZ075) Lucius captures an Arboliva, a Galarian Moltres, a Lapras, a Kleavor, and a Gouging Fire (which he mistakes for an Entei), which, alongside his Shiny Rayquaza, become known as the Six Heroes. (HZ075) Lucius and Rystal meet a man named Gibeon, who joins them on their adventure. (HZ075) Lucius, Rystal, and Gibeon's group, calling themselves the Explorers, discover Laqua and the substance called Laquium. (HZ075) Gibeon's mishandling of the Laquium starts devastating Laqua, forcing Pagogo to seal it away, with Lucius getting sealed along with it. (HZ075) Pagogo falls into a dormant state and Lucius's Pokémon are scattered across the world. (HZ075)
???	Layla is born. Rystal passes away. (HZ075) Gibeon reestablishes the Explorers as a villainous organization aiming to return to Laqua. Diana is born. Diana discovers Pagogo's dormant pendant form in Layla's attic. Unaware of its true nature, she becomes an adventurer and starts searching the world for answers about Lucius. (HZ024) Diana is joined on her adventures by Tepen and Hamber, who both eventually leave her. (HZ028 & HZ074) Roy's grandfather discovers an Ancient Poké Ball, but is unable to open it. (HZ004)
30 years prior	Diana gives up on her quest to solve the pendant's mysteries, but still continues her adventures. (HZ024)
???	Lucca is born. Lucca and Alex study at and graduate from Indigo Academy. (HZ001) Friede studies under Lucca and later becomes a Pokémon Professor. (HZ018) Amethio is born. Liko is born. Roy is born. Dot is born. Ult is born. Maria passes away. (HZ083) Cervantis leaves the Explorers. (HZ065) Amethio becomes a member of the Explorers. Lucca and Alex get married and move from Kanto to Paldea. (HZ018) Roy is left in the care of his grandfather when his parents leave for a long sea voyage. (HZ062) Roy receives the Ancient Poké Ball found by his grandfather as a gift. (HZ006) Friede quits his job at the Paldean company Exceed. (HZ018) Friede establishes the Rising Volt Tacklers with Orla and Ludlow. (HZ018) Murdock quits his bakery job following an argument with his business partner Mitchell. (HZ019) Murdock, Mollie, and Wy-Yes join the Rising Volt Tacklers. Wy-Yes leaves the Rising Volt Tacklers to become a journalist for the Occulture magazine. (HZ076) Dot joins the Rising Volt Tacklers. (HZ041) Diana passes her pendant on to Liko as a good-luck charm. (HZ001) Dot establishes herself as a successful internet celebrity called Nidothing. A Sprigatito raised by Marnya accidentally injures some of her friends, becoming reluctant to use her full power as a result. (HZ040) Sprigatito is sent to Indigo Academy to be given out as a first partner Pokémon. (HZ040) Ult receives a Dragonite from his father. (HZ106)
One year prior	Diana is approached by Hamber. Realizing he is associated with a villainous organization that's after Liko's pendant, Diana has Lucca hire the Rising Volt Tacklers to protect her granddaughter. (HZ024 & HZ074) Diana hides out in an ancient castle in Galar to await for Liko's arrival. (HZ024)

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

These events are listed in chronological order as opposed to solely release order.

Episode	Details
The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)	Liko, a beginner Trainer from Paldea, enrolls in Indigo Academy in Kanto and meets Ann, a fellow student. Ann chooses Oshawott as her first partner Pokémon. Liko receives a Pokédex for her Rotom Phone and a Sprigatito as her first partner Pokémon. Liko has her first Pokémon battle with Ann, which gets called off. Liko meets Amethio and gets on the radar of the mysterious Explorers organization. Liko meets Friede for the first time.
The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)	A mysterious Pokémon briefly appears from Liko's pendant. Amethio is revealed to own a Corviknight. Liko is introduced to the Rising Volt Tacklers. Murdock is revealed to own a Rockruff. Friede is revealed to own a Pikachu nicknamed Captain Pikachu. Amethio kidnaps Liko's Sprigatito.
For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!	Orla is revealed to own a Metagross and an Elekid. Mollie is revealed to own a Chansey. Liko and Friede free Sprigatito from the Explorers' captivity. Liko joins the Rising Volt Tacklers. The Rising Volt Tacklers head for Paldea.
The Treasure After the Storm!	Murdock is revealed to own an Alcremie. Liko meets Roy for the first time. Roy strikes up a friendship with the Fuecoco that travels with the Rising Volt Tacklers. Liko learns that Friede is a Pokémon Professor.
Found You, Fuecoco!	The Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers begin a new confrontation in Roy's hometown. Roy encounters the Explorers for the first time. Onia is revealed to own a Golduck. Fuecoco learns Ember.
The Ancient Poké Ball	Roy's Ancient Poké Ball opens to reveal a Shiny Rayquaza, which flies away. Roy catches Fuecoco, making it his first Pokémon. Roy joins the Rising Volt Tacklers. Gibeon removes Amethio from the mission to obtain Liko's pendant and assigns it to Spinel instead.
Special Training with Cap!	Roy receives a Pokédex for his Rotom Phone from Friede. Nidothing's real identity is revealed to be Dot, a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers. Roy's Fuecoco is revealed to know Tackle. Liko's Sprigatito is revealed to know Scratch and learns Quick Attack.
The Door That Never Opens	Liko tries to befriend Dot. The Rising Volt Tacklers arrive in Paldea.
Welcome to Paldea!	Liko returns to Paldea, while Roy visits the region for the first time. Roy meets Alex, Liko's father, for the first time. Liko decides to head for Artazon with Roy to meet Brassius.
Nemona and Brassius and…	Liko and Roy meet Nemona, a Paldean Champion, and Artazon Gym Leader Brassius. Roy's Fuecoco learns Stomping Tantrum. Roy learns about the Terastal phenomenon, and he and Liko witness it for the first time. Roy has an unofficial battle with Brassius and loses.
Arboliva's Forest	Liko, Roy, and Mollie encounter a giant Arboliva with another Ancient Poké Ball.
The Future I Choose	Ludlow is revealed to own a Quagsire. The mysterious Pokémon briefly emerges from Liko's pendant again. The giant Arboliva goes inside the second Ancient Poké Ball and is taken under the care of Liko. Friede meets Lucca, Liko's mother. Liko and Roy learn more about the Ancient Adventurer, Lucius. The Rising Volt Tacklers decide to head for Galar. Spinel is revealed to be spying on the Rising Volt Tacklers and own a Magneton, an Umbreon, and a Beheeyem.
An Unexpected Picnic!	Roy encounters a wild Wattrel. Spinel begins his attack on the Brave Olivine.
Fly! Wattrel!!	Friede is revealed to own a Tera Orb. Friede's Charizard's Tera Type is revealed to be Dark. Roy catches the Wattrel he encountered. Spinel steals Liko's pendant.
Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?	Liko and Roy see Dot in person for the first time. Liko and Roy meet Levincia Gym Leader Iono for the first time. The Rising Volt Tacklers set out to retrieve Liko's pendant from Spinel.
Quaxly, We Can Do It	Dot catches Quaxly, making him her first Pokémon. Quaxly is revealed to know Pound and Water Gun. Roy's Wattrel is revealed to know Peck. Liko meets Spinel without his disguise for the first time and retrieves her pendant from him. Liko's pendant activates and briefly summons Arboliva from its Ancient Poké Ball. The Rising Volt Tacklers begin heading to Galar. Dot reveals herself as Nidothing to Liko.
Special Training Time!	Roy's Wattrel learns Spark.
Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!	Friede reveals how he met Captain Pikachu and formed the Rising Volt Tacklers. The Rising Volt Tacklers arrive in Galar.
The Bittersweet Truth	Liko and Roy visit Galar for the first time. Murdock's past is revealed. Liko and Roy meet Motostoke Gym Leader Kabu for the first time.
Kabu's Battle Training!	Roy's Fuecoco learns Flamethrower. Liko and Roy have an unofficial Multi Battle with Kabu and Wakaba, with Roy losing and Liko forfeiting. The Rising Volt Tacklers find out that the Black Rayquaza is at the Galar Mine.
The Lonely Hatenna	Ann is revealed to have caught a Sandshrew. Liko catches a Hatenna, making it her first caught Pokémon. Amethio, Zirc, and Onia arrive in Galar to search for the Black Rayquaza at the Galar Mine.
Charge! Galar Mine!	The Rising Volt Tacklers encounter Amethio and his cohorts again. Liko and Roy encounter Lucius's third Pokémon, a Galarian Moltres.
Fiery Galarian Moltres	Lucius's Galarian Moltres goes inside the third Ancient Poké Ball and is taken under Liko's care. The mysterious Pokémon emerges from Liko's pendant again, but does not change back.
Reunion at the Ancient Castle!	Sidian is revealed to own a Garganacl. Coral is revealed to own a Glalie. Hamber is revealed to own a Dusknoir. Roy and Friede meet Liko's grandmother, Diana, for the first time. The Rising Volt Tacklers learn that the mysterious Pokémon is called Terapagos. Amethio, Onia, and Zirc arrive at Diana's castle and prepare to attack the Rising Volt Tacklers.
Rivals in the Dark of Night!	Liko and Roy encounter Sidian and Coral for the first time. Diana starts traveling with the Rising Volt Tacklers. Diana reveals that Lucius's last three Pokémon are Lapras, Kleavor, and Entei.
Terapagos's Adventure	Liko receives Lucius's belt from Diana. The Rising Volt Tacklers set out to find the remaining members of Lucius's Six Heroes.
As Long as I'm with My Friends	Chalce is revealed to own a Medicham. The Explorers decide to go after the Black Rayquaza.
The Stolen Treasure	Liko's Hatenna is revealed to know Confusion.
Orla and the Poké Ball Smith	Liko, Roy, Friede, and Orla meet Karna, the person who hired Tepen and a Poké Ball developer.
Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!	A wild Polteageist and Sinistea join the Rising Volt Tacklers.
Song Within the Mist	The Rising Volt Tacklers find Lucius's fourth Pokémon, a giant Lapras.
Lapras's Feelings for its Friends	Lucius's Lapras goes inside the fourth Ancient Poké Ball and is taken under Liko's care. The Rising Volt Tacklers encounter the Black Rayquaza again.
Roar of the Black Rayquaza	Amethio battles the Black Rayquaza and is defeated. Terapagos transforms into its Terastal Form for the first time on-screen and is revealed to know Tera Starstorm and have Tera Shift as its Ability. Diana reveals to Friede that she intends to travel alone again. Liko and Roy have a training battle with Diana, which ends after they complete their objective of trying to land a single hit. Amethio returns to the Explorers' base and requests to train with Hamber.
Respective Departures	The Explorers are revealed to be looking for Laqua. Amethio receives a Tera Orb from Hamber. Diana leaves the Rising Volt Tacklers. The Rising Volt Tacklers decide to return to Paldea.
Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!	Roy's Fuecoco learns Disarming Voice.
The SOS is from Tandemaus?	Liko's Hatenna learns Heal Pulse. A wild Maushold family joins the Rising Volt Tacklers.
Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer	Dot catches a Tinkatink.
Farewell, Sprigatito?	Liko's Sprigatito learns Magical Leaf.
A Wild Mom Appears!	Liko and Roy meet Franka, Dot's mother and Murdock's sister, for the first time. Dot reveals to Liko and Roy the story of how she joined the Rising Volt Tacklers. Dot's Quaxly learns Low Kick. Dot battles Franka and wins. Franka permits Dot to remain with the Rising Volt Tacklers.
Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin	The Rising Volt Tacklers arrive back in Paldea. Liko and Roy learn about convergent species. Ludlow is revealed to have a superhero alter ego called "Mighty G" and own a Sharpedo. Friede is informed of the existence of a mysterious tower.
A Challenge from the Explorers	Liko and Roy cross paths with the Explorers again and have a Multi Battle with Coral and Sidian, which is called off. Liko's Sprigatito is confirmed to have Overgrow as her Ability. The Explorers are revealed to be planning to summon and capture the Black Rayquaza. Sidian is revealed to own an Aerodactyl.
The Plan to Capture Rayquaza	Friede meets Spinel in person for the first time and has another battle against him. The Explorers begin their operation to capture the Black Rayquaza. The Rising Volt Tacklers confront the Explorers to stop their plan. Dot's Tinkatink is confirmed to know Slam. Liko, Roy, and Dot encounter Chalce for the first time. The Brave Olivine suffers major damage when the Black Rayquaza is sent crashing into it.
From So Far Away	Spinel, Coral, Sidian, and Chalce retreat. Dot meets Amethio for the first time. Amethio uses Terastallization for the first time. Amethio's Ceruledge's Tera Type is revealed to be Ghost. Roy's Fuecoco learns Flame Charge. Liko's Sprigatito evolves into Floragato. Amethio and the Rising Volt Tacklers battle against the Black Rayquaza, but they are all defeated. Liko, Roy, and Dot decide they want to learn more about the Terastal phenomenon. Gibeon orders the Explorers admins to continue monitoring Liko and Terapagos while waiting for the Rising Volt Tacklers to gather the Six Heroes. Gibeon is revealed to own a Shiny Zygarde.
Welcome to Naranja Academy!	Liko, Roy, Dot, Coral, and Sidian enroll in Naranja Academy. Liko, Roy, and Dot meet Director Clavell, Chairwoman Geeta, Hassel and Rika of Paldea's Elite Four, Dendra, and Jacq for the first time. Liko, Roy, and Dot each receive a Tera Orb from Geeta. Clavell reveals that Liko, Roy, and Dot must battle Paldea's Gym Leaders to complete the Tera Training course. Liko and Roy meet Nemona again, while Dot meets her for the first time. Nemona's Pawmo is revealed to have evolved into Pawmot. Liko, Roy, and Dot are assigned with their respective Gym Leader battlesː Liko will battle Katy in Cortondo. Roy will battle Brassius in Artazon. Dot will battle Iono in Levincia. Ann is revealed to be an exchange student at Naranja Academy. Liko meets Ann in person again, while Roy and Dot meet her for the first time. Ann's Oshawott is revealed to have evolved into Dewott. Liko has a rematch against Ann and wins. Dot encounters Coral and Sidian for the first time. Chalce is revealed to have become a teacher at Naranja Academy. Liko, Roy, and Dot set off for Cortondo to start their Tera Training tests. Orla starts repairing the Brave Olivine.
Put Your Heart Into It!	Liko, Roy, and Dot visit Cortondo and meet Katy, the Cortondo Gym Leader. Liko uses Terastallization for the first time. Liko's Floragato's Tera Type is revealed to be Grass. Liko has a Terastal battle with Katy but loses. Liko passes her first test at Tera Training and receives her first stamp. Liko, Roy, and Dot head out to Artazon.
Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art	Liko, Roy, and Dot arrive in Artazon and meet Nemona and Hassel again. Liko and Roy also meet Brassius again, while Dot meets him for the first time. Roy has a battle with Nemona and loses. Roy uses Terastallization for the first time. Roy's Fuecoco's Tera Type is revealed to be Fire. Roy has an official rematch with Brassius and wins. Roy passes his first test at Tera Training and receives his first stamp.
Dot and Nidothing	Liko, Roy, and Dot arrive in Levincia and meet Iono again. Dot begins to overcome her fear of appearing in public.
Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!	Dot uses Terastallization for the first time. Dot's Quaxly's Tera Type is revealed to be Water. Dot's Quaxly learns Liquidation. Dot has a Terastal battle against Iono and loses. Dot passes her first test at Tera Training and receives her first stamp. Liko, Roy, and Dot head back to Naranja Academy.
Wattrel's High Wind Warning!	Roy meets Ryme for the first time, unaware of her real identity. Roy's Wattrel evolves into Kilowattrel.
Hatenna and the Otherworldly	Liko's Hatenna evolves into Hattrem and learns Brutal Swing.
The Treasure of Eternity	Liko, Roy, and Dot reunite with Ann and arrive back in Mesagoza. Friede meets with Cervantis, his former boss at Exceed. Amethio is revealed to be Gibeon's grandson.
Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four	Liko, Roy, and Dot return to Naranja Academy. Coral and Sidian are revealed to have passed their respective Tera Training tests. Each of the students participates in the Elite Four Tag Battle: Dot and Iono have a Multi Battle against Poppy and win. Coral and Kofu have a Multi Battle against Larry and lose. Roy and Brassius have a Multi Battle against Hassel and lose. Sidian and Tulip have a Multi Battle against Rika and lose. Liko and Katy prepare to start their Multi Battle against Rika.
Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End	Dot meets Penny for the first time. Liko's Floragato learns Acrobatics. Liko and Katy have a Multi Battle against Rika and lose. Liko meets Grusha for the first time.
The Terapagos I Don't Know	Liko, Roy, and Dot reunite with Friede. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede meet Raifort for the first time. Liko, Roy, and Dot encounter a wild Charcadet and Gimmighoul. Raifort reveals Laqua's story to Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede. Liko, Roy, and Dot are assigned their second respective Gym Leader battlesː Roy will battle Ryme in Montenevera. Dot will battle Larry in Medali. Liko will battle Grusha on Glaseado Mountain. In the process, Liko learns of Grusha's Gym Leader status. Liko, Roy, and Dot decide to head to Medali first.
Food Fit for a Kingambit!	Liko, Roy, and Dot arrive at Medali.
Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!	Liko, Roy, and Dot properly meet Larry for the first time. Dot's Tinkatink is revealed to know Brutal Swing. Dot's Quaxly evolves into Quaxwell. Dot has a Terastal battle with Larry and loses. Dot passes her second test at Tera Training and receives her second stamp.
Roy and Fuecoco's First Snow!	Liko, Roy, and Dot change into winter clothes and head for Montenevera, arriving on Glaseado Mountain.
Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!	Liko, Roy, and Dot arrive in Montenevera and meet Nemona again. Roy meets Ryme again, while Liko and Dot meet her for the first time. In the process, Roy learns that Ryme is the Montenevera Gym Leader. Roy has a Terastal battle with Ryme and loses. Roy fails his second Tera Training test.
A New Song for Fuecoco	Roy has another Terastal battle with Ryme and wins. Roy passes his second test at Tera Training and receives his second stamp.
Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha	Liko, Roy, and Dot arrive at the Glaseado Gym. Liko meets Grusha again, while Roy and Dot meet him for the first time. Liko has a Terastal battle with Grusha and loses. Liko fails her second Tera Training test.
The Approaching Shadow!	Liko, Roy, and Dot head back to Naranja Academy, but Liko is separated from the rest by Chalce. Liko encounters Amethio again and has a battle with him, which is interrupted by Spinel. Terapagos briefly transforms into its Terastal Form again. Spinel traps Liko and Amethio in a cave underneath Glaseado Mountain. Roy and Dot call Friede for help, and he contacts the Glaseado Gym for further assistance. Coral and Sidian abandon Tera Training and surround Roy and Dot.
Liko and Amethio	Roy and Dot have a Multi Battle with Coral and Sidian, but the battle is called off when Grusha interferes. Liko learns about Gibeon and the Explorers' goals. Liko and Amethio escape Spinel's trap and part ways. Liko reunites with Roy and Dot. Amethio is put on probation from the Explorers for helping Liko.
Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!	Liko, Roy, and Dot arrive back to Naranja Academy. Clavell initiates the Tera Training Student Battle Tournament between the Tera Training students. Dot meets Penny again. The Explorers attack the academy to steal data on Terapagos. Dot has a battle with Chalce, but fails to defeat her before she escapes with the stolen data. Liko has a battle with Sidian and wins. Chalce is revealed to own a Xatu. Roy has a battle with Coral and wins. Grusha awards Liko a passing grade on her test after seeing her defeat Sidian. Liko and Roy are informed that they will battle each other in the tournament.
Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!	Dot has a battle against Rob and wins. Liko's Hattrem is revealed to have Healer as her Ability. Liko's Floragato learns Sucker Punch. Roy's Fuecoco evolves into Crocalor. Liko and Roy have a battle, which Roy wins. The Tera Training Student Battle Tournament ends. Ann returns to Indigo Academy. Liko, Roy, and Dot finish their Tera Training and leave Naranja Academy. Spinel begins studying the Terapagos data stolen from Naranja Academy.
Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!	Liko, Roy, and Dot learn about the land of Kitakami and Briar, a Terapagos researcher, from Raifort. The Brave Olivine's repairs are revealed to have been completed. Liko, Roy, and Dot reunite with the Rising Volt Tacklers and set off towards Kitakami. A group of three wild Tatsugiri is revealed to have joined the Rising Volt Tacklers. Friede returns Lucius's Pokémon to Liko's care. Liko, Roy, and Dot have a battle with Lucius's Arboliva, Moltres, and Lapras, which is called off by Terapagos. Zirc and Onia join Amethio on his own mission despite him being on probation from the Explorers. The Rising Volt Tacklers arrive in Kitakami.
Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!	Liko, Roy, and Dot visit Kitakami and meet Carmine for the first time. Roy and Crocalor temporarily switch bodies due to a Synchro Machine. Friede battles Carmine and wins. The Rising Volt Tacklers learn that Briar is at the Crystal Pool.
Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day	Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede head to the Crystal Pool to meet up with Briar. Dot's Tinkatink evolves into Tinkatuff and learns Play Rough.
Encounters at the Crystal Pool	Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede meet Briar and Perrin for the first time. Dot's Quaxwell learns Air Cutter. Dot has a battle with Perrin and wins.
The Search for Kleavor!	Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede set out to search for Lucius's Kleavor.
Kleavor the Solitary Warrior	Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede discover Lucius's Kleavor. Lucius is revealed to have had an acquaintance named Rystal. Lucius's Kleavor goes inside the fifth Ancient Poké Ball and is taken under Liko's care. Perrin leaves the group. Liko receives a visit from Diana's Squawkabilly.
The Three Explorers	The Rising Volt Tacklers reunite with Diana. Liko has a battle with Diana and wins. The Rising Volt Tacklers find out about Lucius's history with the Explorers. Liko reveals to the Rising Volt Tacklers what Amethio told her about Gibeon. Liko, Roy, Dot, Friede, and Diana encounter Rystal at the Crystal Pool and learn that she was Terapagos's original Trainer. Lucius and Rystal are revealed to be Liko's great-great-grandparents.
The Wonders of the World!	Rystal reveals how the original Explorers found Laqua and what happened to Lucius. Terapagos is revealed to know Protect. Rystal returns to where she came from. Liko catches Terapagos, adopting the nickname Pagogo from Rystal. Diana leaves the Rising Volt Tacklers again.
Wynaut?! Wy-Yes!	Liko, Roy, and Dot are introduced to Wy-Yes, a former member of the Rising Volt Tacklers. Liko, Roy, and Dot learn about Mollie's past. The Rising Volt Tacklers head for Olivine City in Johto to search for Lucius's Entei.
Ludlow's Homecoming!	The Rising Volt Tacklers arrive in Johto, with Liko, Roy, and Dot visiting the region for the first time.
Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!	The Rising Volt Tacklers discover what they believe to be Lucius's Entei, but turns out to be a wild Pokémon. Cervantis is revealed to be Amethio's father. Briar contacts the Rising Volt Tacklers and tells them that Lucius's Entei may be located in Area Zero. The Rising Volt Tacklers head back for Paldea.
Over the Top!	The Rising Volt Tacklers arrive back in Paldea. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede learn of Paradox Pokémon. Liko, Roy, and Dot battle Geeta together and win. The Rising Volt Tacklers receive permission to enter Area Zero. Coral and Sidian are sent to Area Zero to monitor the Rising Volt Tacklers.
Total-lie Awesome Pokémon in Area Zero?!	Liko, Roy, Friede, Dot, Coral, and Sidian enter Area Zero. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede meet Briar again. Coral catches a Scream Tail and nicknames it Screamypuff.
The Pillar of Fire	Liko, Roy, Friede, and Dot find Lucius's Entei, but discover it is actually a Gouging Fire. Dot's Quaxwell learns Aqua Cutter. Lucius's Gouging Fire goes inside the fifth Ancient Poké Ball and is taken under Liko's care. The Black Rayquaza appears in Area Zero.
Beyond the Shining Rainbow	Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede battle against the Black Rayquaza. Liko uses Pagogo in a battle for the first time. Pagogo is revealed to know Ancient Power and regains its full power. The Black Rayquaza goes inside Roy's Ancient Poké Ball and is taken under his care. Briar leaves the group. The Black Rayquaza starts leading the Rising Volt Tacklers to Laqua.
The Truth Revealed!	Amethio, Zirc, and Onia learn of Gibeon's past from Hamber. Maria, Amethio's mother, is revealed, and Cervantis is revealed to be Gibeon's son-in-law. Hamber is revealed to be holding onto one of Gibeon's Zygarde Cells. Hamber suspects Spinel's betrayal. Hamber informs Amethio of Liko being Lucius and Rystal's descendant. Amethio, Zirc, and Onia make their way to Laqua. The Rising Volt Tacklers arrive at Pericarp Town.
Where the Land Meets the Sky	Friede learns more about Gibeon's past after the events in Laqua. Pagogo starts leading the Rising Volt Tacklers to Laqua with the help of the Six Heroes.
The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!	The Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers arrive at Laqua. The Rising Volt Tacklers are confronted by the Explorers.
The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!	Gibeon begins traveling towards the Laquium. The Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers begin a new battle against each other. Liko battles Sidian. Roy battles Coral. Friede battles Spinel and wins. Dot battles Chalce. Captain Pikachu is revealed to have Lightning Rod as his Ability.
Guided by the Black Rayquaza!	The White Zygarde reclaims its 50% Forme. Amethio, Zirc, and Onia are revealed to have arrived in Laqua. Friede, Zirc, and Onia stop the battle between Liko's group and the Explorers admins. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede meet Gibeon for the first time. Roy and Dot meet Spinel in person for the first time. Lucius emerges from a cluster of Laquium, having been sealed inside, and is reunited with his Pokémon. Lucius reveals that Gibeon's Zygarde Cells have kept him informed about the events leading up to now, including knowing the names of the Rising Volt Tacklers. Spinel's Magneton is revealed to have evolved into a Magnezone. Gibeon begins to speed up the mining process of the Laquium crystals. Amethio turns against Gibeon and joins Liko, Roy, and Dot in battling against him.
The Earthshaking White Zygarde	Liko's Floragato evolves into Meowscarada and learns Flower Trick. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio battle Gibeon, but Gibeon's Zygarde forfeits, revealing it was only just a test for Liko's growth. Zygarde abandons Gibeon. Pagogo transforms into its Stellar Form and begins the process of purifying Laqua alongside the Six Heroes.
Where the Adventure Leads	Pagogo, with the help of the Six Heroes, purifies Laqua of Laquium and then returns to its Normal Form. With the Laquium that was keeping them alive gone, Lucius and Gibeon fade away. With Lucius's death, the Six Heroes are automatically released from their Ancient Poké Balls. Spinel uses the Laquium on the Six Heroes, causing them to go berserk, except for the Black Rayquaza. Liko loses Lucius's belt and notebook. Friede and his Charizard are blown off the Brave Olivine as they are being rescued, leaving their fate unknown. The Rising Volt Tacklers leave Laqua. A year passes since the events in Laqua. Liko is revealed to have returned to Indigo Academy. Spinel is revealed to have become the new director of Exceed and the leader of the Explorers, framing the Rising Volt Tacklers for the events that took place at Laqua. Roy is revealed to have been taking care of Captain Pikachu and has obtained a Shiny Lucario and a Mega Ring.
Mega Evolution - Roy	Roy meets Ult and Master Mayonnaise for the first time. Roy and Ult receive Mega Rings from Master Mayonnaise. Ult is revealed to have found a Sablenite. Roy and Ult encounter a Shiny Lucario, named Yellow Blast, which they battle and lose to.
Mega Evolution - Ult	Roy meets Emma. Emma tells Roy about her and Ult's history. It is revealed that Emma knew Looker in the past. Roy and Ult have a battle, which Roy wins. Roy and Ult decide to try Mega Evolution training again and are challenged by two Trainers.
Mega Evolution - Bonds	Roy and Ult fight Count Oyster and Shōyu in a Multi Battle and win. Roy and Ult have a rematch against Yellow Blast and win. Roy and Ult Mega Evolve Lucario and Sableye for the first time. Roy catches Lucario.
Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 1	Following a tip from Dot, Roy discovers that the Laquium wasn't completely destroyed and that it is affecting wild Pokémon far from Laqua. Roy is revealed to have a new rival named Ult. Roy's Kilowattrel is revealed to have learned Electro Ball. Roy is revealed to have obtained a Lucarionite. Roy's Lucario is seen Mega Evolving for the first time and is revealed to know Metal Claw and Close Combat. It is revealed that the Rising Volt Tacklers disbanded after the events at Laqua, and Pagogo has not left its Poké Ball since. Ann's Dewott and Sandshrew are revealed to have evolved into Samurott and Sandslash, respectively. Ann is revealed to have been invited to study at Blueberry Academy by the institution's director. Roy reunites with Liko.
Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 2	Roy meets Ann again. Roy is revealed to have been training in the Kalos region over the past year and obtained his Lucario there. Roy battles Ann and Liko, winning both battles. Roy's Lucario is revealed to know Flash Cannon. Liko decides to travel with Roy in order to expose the truth about the Explorers and clear the Rising Volt Tacklers' name. Spinel is revealed to have captured and taken the Six Heroes captive, except for the Black Rayquaza.
Following Traces of Laquium	Liko meets Ult and witnesses Mega Evolution for the first time. Pagogo awakens from its slumber. Hamber gives a Zygarde Cube to Zirc and Onia and assigns them to find Zygarde and Amethio, who has gone missing.
The Pokémon Center Lady	It is revealed Mollie returned to working at a Pokémon Center in Mochew City after the Rising Volt Tacklers split up and has taken the Maushold that was living on the Brave Olivine under her care. It is also revealed that Mollie's mother is a Nurse Joy. Liko and Roy reunite with Mollie. Liko's Hattrem Terastallizes for the first time and learns Healing Wish. In the process, Liko's Hattrem's Tera Type is revealed to be Psychic. Liko and Roy come across a new Exceed building.
The Strong Sphere	Ult meets the Explorers for the first time. It is revealed that the Explorers have started to manufacture battle items called Strong Spheres that utilize Laquium to empower Pokémon and are trying to sell them to the public. Dash's Ducklett is revealed to have evolved into Swanna. Liko and Roy have another Multi Battle against Coral and Sidian and lose due to Coral and Sidian's use of the Strong Spheres. Ult rejects the use of Laquium, battles against the Explorers, and helps Liko and Roy escape. Ult officially joins Liko and Roy on their journey.
Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!	Ult is revealed to own a Dusk Ball with an unknown Pokémon inside. The Black Rayquaza is revealed to have been slumbering for the past year in a cave near Blackthorn City. Liko and Roy reunite with the Black Rayquaza, while Ult meets it for the first time. Dot reveals that Murdock is working with Katy at Patisserie Soapberry after the Rising Volt Tacklers disbanded. Liko, Roy, and Ult make their way to Paldea to meet with Dot at Cortondo.
The Prankster	Dot reunites with Iono in Levincia on her way to Cortondo. Dot's Tinkatuff learns Metal Claw and Terastallizes for the first time. In the process, Dot's Tinkatuff's Tera Type is revealed to be Steel. Dot battles a Strong Sphere-using Trainer named Stunner Fisk and wins.
Reunion in Cortondo	Liko and Roy reunite with Dot in person, while Ult meets her for the first time. Liko, Roy, and Dot reunite with Murdock and Katy, with Ult meeting them for the first time. Murdock's Rockruff is revealed to have evolved into a Midday Form Lycanroc. Katy's Teddiursa, Teddy, is revealed to have evolved into an Ursaring. Pagogo is revealed to know Rapid Spin. Liko has a rematch against Katy and wins. Murdock reveals that Orla planned to dismantle the Brave Olivine after the events at Laqua. The group decides to travel to find Orla.
Orla, Grounded	Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult travel to Galar. Liko, Roy, and Dot reunite with Orla, while Ult meets her for the first time. It is revealed that the Brave Olivine was not dismantled and is still intact. The group meets Indi and Rubina, two members of the Explorers, for the first time.
We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!	The Rising Volt Tacklers are officially re-formed, with everyone except Friede rejoining. The Rising Volt Tacklers clean and repair the Brave Olivine. Liko, Roy, and Dot reunite with Ludlow, while Ult meets Ludlow and Mollie for the first time. Ult officially joins the Rising Volt Tacklers. Friede and his Charizard are revealed to be alive and in hiding. Spinel discovers that the Rising Volt Tacklers have returned to action.
Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!	The Rising Volt Tacklers travel to Paldea again. Liko, Roy, and Dot meet Nemona, Geeta, Clavell, and Penny again, while Ult meets them for the first time. Liko, Roy, and Dot meet Jacq again. Jacq decides to help the Rising Volt Tacklers in their research on Laquium. Nemona is revealed to own a Ribombee. Roy and Nemona have a Double Battle, with Roy winning after scoring the first knockout. Penny challenges Dot to a Double Battle and is revealed to own a Flareon and a Sylveon.
The Knight in the Ruins	Dot and Penny have a Double Battle, with Penny winning after scoring the first knockout. Liko reunites with the Charcadet she previously met, and it is revealed to know Ember and have Flash Fire as its Ability. Liko catches Charcadet. The wild Gimmighoul from a year prior secretly stows away on the Brave Olivine.
Nidothing Love!	Liko, Roy, and Dot reunite with Onia, Zirc, Iono, and Grusha again. Onia and Zirc ask Liko for her help in finding Amethio.
Charcadet's Wish!	Liko, Zirc, and Onia reunite with Amethio and learn about his past. Liko's Charcadet is revealed to know Clear Smog. Liko and Amethio have a battle, which is called off. Amethio is given the Zygarde Cube and decides to embark on a personal journey to gather the Zygarde Cells of the White Zygarde and defeat Spinel.
Riding the Waves	Dot catches the Gimmighoul that has been following the group.
The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open	Ult encounters Indi and Rubina again, and both are revealed to own a Darmanitan, a Galarian and Unovan variant respectively. Ult's Dusk Ball is revealed to contain a Dragonite.
Friends as Two, Me and You	Hamber reveals to Diana that Spinel is in possession of the Six Heroes, except for the Black Rayquaza. Ult meets Spinel for the first time. Roy encounters Indi and Rubina again. Ult's Dragonite is revealed to be capable of Mega Evolving, and that it belonged to his father.
Taking the Next Steps	Liko, Roy, and Dot reunite with Diana, while Ult meets her for the first time. The Rising Volt Tacklers find out through Diana that Spinel is holding the remaining Six Heroes captive in one of Exceed's buildings. Liko's Charcadet is revealed to know Take Down and learns Fire Spin. Liko has a Double Battle with Diana and loses. The Rising Volt Tacklers decide to find Cervantis to gather more information about the Six Heroes' whereabouts.
Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!	Dot's Gimmighoul is revealed to know Astonish. Dot's Tinkatuff evolves into Tinkaton. Dot has a battle against Coral and Sidian, which ends abruptly after Coral's Glalie is sent flying by Dot's Tinkaton. Liko, Roy, and Ult arrive at an Exceed warehouse to meet Cervantis, but it is revealed to be a trap set by the Explorers.
The Six Heroes Unleashed!	The Explorers use Super Strong Spheres on five of the Six Heroes to turn them against the Rising Volt Tacklers. Dot meets Hamber and Cervantis for the first time. Dot's Tinkaton learns Gigaton Hammer. Dot has a battle against Chalce and wins.
Better, Farther, Stronger!	Liko, Roy, and Dot meet Amethio again while Ult meets him for the first time. Amethio is revealed to have found his grandfather's Zygarde, which transforms back into its 10% Forme. The Explorers escape with five of the Six Heroes. Liko, Roy, and Ult meet Hamber and Cervantis for the first time. Cervantis decides to join Amethio and Hamber on their journey to defeat Spinel. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult decide to head for Blueberry Academy in the Unova region after learning about it from Briar. Ann is revealed to have accepted the invitation to be an exchange student at Blueberry Academy.
HZ115	The Rising Volt Tacklers arrive in Unova, with Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult visiting the region for the first time. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult arrive at Blueberry Academy where they meet Director Cyrano, Drayton, and Lacey for the first time. Liko, Roy, and Dot meet Ann again while Ult meets her for the first time. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult meet Nemona again. Nemona is revealed to own a Decidueye. Roy has a Double Battle against Nemona and loses.
HZ116	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.
HZ117	Liko meets Penny again. Ult has a battle with Lacey and loses. Dot has a battle with Carmine, which is called off. Ult and his Dragonite begin to settle their issues.
HZ118	Liko's Hattrem evolves into Hatterene and learns Psycho Cut.
HZ119	Roy and Ult meet Penny again. Briar reveals the partial results of her research to the group. Roy has a rematch with Drayton and wins. Roy's Kilowattrel is confirmed to have Wind Power as its Ability. Roy's Crocalor evolves into Skeledirge. The Rising Volt Tacklers leave Blueberry Academy. Cervantis reveals the existence of the Exceed Museum, and Dot needs Penny's help in retrieving the data on Laquium.
HZ120	Dot and Penny attempt to infiltrate the Exceed Museum, but are intercepted by Chalce, Indi, and Rubina. Dot and Penny battle against Chalce, Indi, and Rubina, with both of them escaping afterwards with the data obtained from the Exceed Museum. Penny is revealed to own a Jolteon. Dot's Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo and learns Make It Rain. Friede is revealed to have been in space.
HZ121	Mollie is revealed to have caught the Maushold on the Brave Olivine. Captain Pikachu Terastallizes for the first time, with his Tera Type revealed to be Flying. The Rising Volt Tacklers reunite with Friede, while Ult meets him for the first time. Friede is revealed to have caught a Starmie, nicknamed Instructor Starmie, that is capable of Mega Evolving.
HZ122	Friede explains his actions in the year since his separation from the group at Laqua. Friede revealed that he met with Steven Stone to research more about the Laquium. Friede visited Mossdeep Space Center to visit space to conduct more reseach on Laquium. Friede met Instructor Starmie, obtained a Mega Ring and Starminite, and caught Starmie. Roy's Skeledirge learns Torch Song. Roy has a battle against Friede and wins. Friede is revealed to own a Charizardite Y. Friede hands Roy a briefcase containing something for the Black Rayquaza. Friede officially acknowledges Roy as the commander of the Rising Volt Tacklers. Friede leaves again temporarily.
HZ123	The Rising Volt Tacklers meet with Diana again. The Pokémon Hamber and Diana worked together to catch earlier is revealed to have been a Pecharunt. Liko receives a set of Auspicious Armor for her Charcadet from Diana.
HZ124	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 Charcadet evolves into Armarouge and learns 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 Kleavor. Roy is trapped with Coral and Moltres. Dot is trapped with Chalce and Arboliva. Amethio is trapped with Indi and Lapras. Ult is trapped with Rubina and Gouging Fire.
HZ125	Amethio is revealed to have caught the White Zygarde. Roy's Kilowattrel Terastallizes for the first time and learns Supercell Slam. In the process, Roy's Kilowattrel's Tera Type is revealed to be Electric. Ult's Dragonite is revealed to know Twister. Lucius's Arboliva's Tera Type is revealed to be Normal. Lucius's Moltres's Tera Type is revealed to be Dark. Lucius's Lapras's Tera Type is revealed to be Ice. Lucius's Kleavor's Tera Type is revealed to be Bug. Lucius's Gouging Fire's Tera Type is revealed to be 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, with the promise to meet again at Laqua when the time comes. Amethio, Onia and Zirc leave to investigate the White Zygarde's remaining powers. Liko and the other Rising Volt Tacklers decide to head to Naranja Academy. Spinel frames the Rising Volt Tacklers again, further damaging their credibility and hindering their efforts to stop the launch of the Strong Spheres.
HZ126	The Rising Volt Tacklers travel to Paldea again. Liko, Roy, Dot, and Ult meet Geeta, Clavell, Nemona, and Penny again. After analyzing the data that Penny and Dot stole from the Exceed Museum, Clavell and Geeta ban the use of Strong Spheres in Naranja Academy. Liko, Roy, and Dot meet Jacq, Dash, Niko, and Rob again, while Ult meets them for the first time. Liko has a battle with Dash and wins. Nemona and Penny join the Rising Volt Tacklers in opposing the Strong Spheres.

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