User:Hikaru Wazana/Pokémon Horizons (Introduction Arc)
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| Introduction arc | |
 Introduction arc | |
| Region | Kanto |
| Debut | HZ001 |
The Introduction Arc is the first arc of Pokémon Horizons: The Series and the first part of Liko and Roy's Departure (リコとロイの旅立ち) It mainly focuses on introducing Liko and Roy.
It starts at HZ001 and ends at HZ006, and is followed by the arc Traveling to Paldea
Summary
Prologue
Kidnapping of Sprigatito
- Main article: HZ003
Roy meets Fuecoco
- Main article: HZ004
Investigating the Rising Volt Tacklers
- Main article: HZ004
Shortly after the battles with Friede, Amethio and the other Explorers contacted Hamber to report the first information about the progress of the mission. Despite not having any significant progress, Hamber informed Amethio to be cautious with the way he dealt with the Rising Volt Tacklers and more precisely with Friede.
After ending the conversation with Hamber, Amethio replied to Conia that his main objective from now on will be to find answers about the mission he was assigned.
Battle at Roy's hometown
The night after Roy's encounter with Fuecoco, Roy broke into the Rising Volt Tacklers' ship to meet with Fuecoco again. In the morning, Liko and Friede decided to take Roy back to their house, where they met Roy's grandfather, who already knew Friede from other times. While Friede and Liko had lunch with the islanders, the Explorers made a heavy attack on the Rising Volt Tacklers' ship. This made Friede try to figure out what was going on.
Epilogue
- Main article: HZ006
Aftermath
After the Explorers retreated, Orla revealed that the Brave Asagi was finally repaired and Ludlow and Quaxly found the tracker trapped in the ship. Back at Roy's house, Roy's grandfather told what he knew about the mysterious Poke Ball, but he didn't know much. After receiving information that Sprigatito and Fuecoco were healed after the battle, Liko and Roy returned to the ship. Charizard then gave Fuecoco a Poke Ball, which upon giving to Roy, became his first Pokémon. Roy's grandmother then gave Roy a backpack of supplies and her blessing for her grandson to begin his journey.
Explorers
In an unknown place, Amethio and a group of other mysterious people have gathered for a meeting with Gibeon, the head of the Explorers. Gibeon questioned Amethio's actions and after being provoked by Spinel, Amethio was relieved of his current mission, with Spinel taking his place. After everyone left the room, Hamber and Gibeon discussed how the Explorers' plans were finally closer to completion. Disgusted, Amethio decided that his next goal is to find out about the mysterious Rayquaza that emerged from Roy's Poké Ball.
Liko and Roy
With everything ready to go, Roy was introduced to the Rising Volt Tacklers, excited about the journey that was about to begin, Roy handed Friede the flag he found in the sea.
From afar, Roy saw the inhabitants of his island and his grandfather among them, with a look of hope, his grandfather wished Roy a good trip. Liko and Roy then discussed their respective futures and Liko decided that she wants to know more about Rayquaza, her pendant and the Legendary Trainer.
Brave Asagi continued its journey to Paldea across the horizon...
Notable Events
- Liko, a beginner Trainer from Paldea, enrolls in the Indigo Academy in Kanto. (HZ001)
- Liko receives a Pokédex for her Rotom Phone and a Sprigatito as her first partner Pokémon. (HZ001)
- Liko has her first Pokémon battle, which gets called off. (HZ001)
- Liko meets Amethio and gets on the radar of the mysterious Explorers organization. (HZ001)
- Liko meets Pokémon Professor Friede for the first time. (HZ001)
- An unknown Pokémon briefly appears from Liko's pendant. (HZ002)
- Liko is introduced to the Rising Volt Tacklers. (HZ002)
- Friede is revealed to own a Pikachu nicknamed Captain Pikachu. (HZ002)
- Amethio kidnaps Liko's Sprigatito. (HZ002)
- Liko and Friede free Sprigatito from the Explorers' captivity. (HZ003)
- Liko joins the Rising Volt Tacklers. (HZ003)
- The Rising Volt Tacklers head for Paldea. (HZ003)
- Liko meets Roy for the first time. (HZ004)
- Roy strikes up a friendship with the Fuecoco that travels with the Rising Volt Tacklers. (HZ004)
- The Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers begin a new confrontation in Roy's hometown. (HZ005)
- Roy encounters the Explorers for the first time. (HZ005)
- Conia is revealed to own a Golduck. (HZ005)
- Fuecoco learns Ember. (HZ005)
- Roy's Ancient Poké Ball opens to briefly reveal a Shiny Rayquaza, which flies away. (HZ006)
- Roy joins the Rising Volt Tacklers and catches Fuecoco. (HZ006)
- The Brave Asagi's flag is returned. (HZ006)
- Gibeon sends Spinel to investigate the Rising Volt Tacklers (HZ006)
- For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.
Notable Characters
Main Protagonists
- Liko
- Roy
- Friede
Main Antagonists
Supporting Protagonists
Supporting Characters
Battles
Liko
| Opponent | Battle | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ann |
HZ001 HZ001 |
Loss | None |
Conia |
 HZ003 |
Loss | None |
Conia |
HZ006 |
Win | Off-screen |
Amethio |
HZ006 |
Loss | partnered with Roy |
Roy
| Opponent | Battle | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Zir |
HZ005 HZ005 |
Loss | None |
Amethio |
HZ006 |
Loss | partnered with Liko |
Friede
| Opponent | First match | Result | Rematch | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amethio |
 HZ001 |
Friede escapes with Liko and the battle ends without a winner. | ||
 HZ002 |
Battle ends without a winner again | |||
HZ003 |
Friede decided to run away with Liko after recovering Sprigatito. | |||
 HZ005 |
Battle ends without a winner |
Other characters
Orla and Murdock
| Opponent | Battle | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zir and Conia |  HZ005 |
Loss | Multi Battle |
Party changes
Liko's Pokémon
Liko catches or receives the following Pokémon:
Roy's Pokémon
Goh catches or receives the following Pokémon:
