Pocket Monsters (2023)

The Catcher in the Sky

The Rising Volt Tacklers prepare to welcome Friede back to the Brave Olivine as he returns from space, as he communicated to Dot through her Rotom Phone in the previous episode. Murdock makes food with his Pokémon, Mollie and Chansey prepare to give Friede a medical checkup, and Orla works with Slugma and Carkol to power the Brave Olivine up in the engine room, while Liko, Roy, and Dot decorate the ship with balloons and a doll of Friede. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Wings of Blazing Heat! Roy VS Friede

While getting a check-up from Mollie, Friede is stunned to hear about the disbandment of the Rising Volt Tacklers, but becomes relieved to hear Roy being the one to bring everyone back together and how they have been investigating the effects of Laquium. When the younger members ask about his time in space, Friede agrees to explain over tea. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Tremble with Fear! Kibi-Kibi Panic on the Ship

As the entire crew waits for Grandma Diana, Liko and his friends are suddenly controlled by an unknown force. What could it be?

Break In! Explorers' Headquarters

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. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Get The Six Heroes Back!

Having been separated to weaken their offensive power, the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio call out their chosen Pokémon for the battle against the Six Heroes empowered by the Super Strong Spheres. (Source: Bulbapedia)

A Battle You Can’t Afford to Lose! The Bond That’s Put to the Test!!

With the public release of the Strong Sphere coming soon, Exceed increases its promotion campaign, which includes asking Iono to advertise it on her channel. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Hyper Training! Everyone's Respective Feelings

To discuss their upcoming training battles, the younger members of the Rising Volt Tacklers meet with Nemona and Penny, who are also joined by an unexpected friend: Ann. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Step by Step! Dot and Welkamo!!

While having food made by Murdock in their hotel room, Roy proposes visiting the Black Rayquaza at the Dragon's Den since not only is it an important part of their search of Pokémon with eighteen Tera types, but there is also Friede's briefcase that is meant for the Sky High Pokémon. (Source: Bulbapedia)

The Black Rayquaza, Time for the Showdown

Arriving at the Dragon's Den in the Johto region once more, Liko, Roy, and Ult encounter Team Dragon Rampage once again and are happy to learn from them that the Black Rayquaza is doing much better now, and that they don't consider them to be bad guys, despite having found out about them being in the Rising Volt Tacklers. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Hambel on the Night of the Blood Moon

The Strong Sphere finally sees public release, with Trainers all over the world being eager to buy and use one. In his office, Spinel is satisfied with how well the sales are going and how high the demand is, feeling that he now has a monopoly on not just the market on Laquium, but Pokémon battles as a whole. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Come On! Gather Up! Our Fellow Companions

While Orla is almost finished with the Brave Olivine's upgrade at the docks of Levincia, the junior members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, meanwhile, are in their hotel room, excitedly waiting for Friede's impending return. When the doorbell rings, they assume it's Friede and rush to open the door, only to be surprised by the appearance of Wy-Yes and Perrin. (Source: Bulbapedia)

The Revenge Match! Lucario's Challenge!!

At her ancient castle in Galar, Diana receives an unexpected visit from her granddaughter Liko and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers. The group notices how the castle is back together again. Friede apologizes for the damages he unintentionally caused, but Diana says it's okay, as the Explorers are really the ones to blame for that, though Hamber was actually the one who funded the reconstruction, giving all of the castle's wild Pokémon a place to live in again. (Source: Bulbapedia)

To the Final Battle

As the Brave Olivine approaches Kumuri Mountain, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies go over their plan one more time: they will divide into two teams, where Roy, Ult, and Friede will approach from the air and attract the Explorers' attention, while the other Trainers representing the 18 Tera Types will land and make their way towards the Laquium Core at the center of Laqua on foot, where Amethio and the Six Heroes will also be headed. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Showdown at the Summit! Mega Evolution!!

Roy, Friede, and Ult's Mega Evolution showdown against Coral, Sidian, and Chalce continues, with the Rising Volt Tacklers continually on the defensive due to their opponents' relentless attacks. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Awakening! The Catastrophic Lacrim Core

Stellar Finale