Pokémon Horizons episode #23, titled
When Do Pokémon Horizons Episodes Release?
, continues the thrilling tale from the cliffhanger of the last episode. We find Friede and Amethio trapped inside a crumbling mine while a powerful Legendary Pokémon wreaks havoc. To witness the highly-anticipated resolution of this captivating storyline, fans must read on and prepare for an epic adventure.Currently, Pokémon Horizons fans can only watch new episodes on the Japanese network TV Tokyo. These episodes premiere at 6:55 PM JST every Friday. However, for viewers on the West Coast of the US, this translates to 2:55 AM on Friday, while for the US East Coast, it's 5:55 AM on Friday. Therefore, watching the episodes live can be quite inconvenient. Additionally, as these broadcasts are primarily for Japan, they are aired in Japanese without any English subtitles. This means that in order to understand the storyline, some knowledge of the language is necessary. Fortunately, an English-dubbed version of Pokémon Horizons is expected to be released in late 2023, although no specific date has been provided yet.
What Happened in Pokémon Horizons Episode #22?
Episode #22 of Pokémon Horizons witnessed the team's exploration of the mines in Galar, following reports of the presence of the mythical Black Rayquaza. However, Friede unintentionally got separated from Liko and Roy, and each of them encountered members from Amethio's team. Once again, Friede found herself facing off against Amethio himself. As events unfolded, they discovered they were not the only ones inside the mines as a Galarian Moltres, believed to have once belonged to the Ancient Adventurer, had made its home there. Liko and Roy were no match for the immense power of Moltres, resulting in their urgent escape while the mine collapsed behind them. The fate of Friede and Amethio remained uncertain as they were left trapped inside.
In Pokémon Horizons Episode #23, Captain Pikachu Challenges Galarian Moltres
Based on the preview, it appears that Liko and Roy will somehow find their way back into the mines, possibly in search of Friede. Captain Pikachu, who suffered a defeat at the hands of Moltres during their initial encounter, is seeking revenge. However, Liko is contemplating another approach to potentially handle the formidable Pokémon. Since Moltres was seen possessing an Ancient Poké Ball, there is a possibility of reasoning with it, similar to what was done with Arboliva. The fact that Liko's pendant is once again emitting a glow in the episode preview suggests that its connection to the Ancient Poké Balls could be significant.
Episode #22 of Pokémon Horizons was filled with excitement as it showcased the debut of the Galarian Moltres in the anime. While cliffhangers have been used sparingly in the series thus far, each one has been expertly executed, leaving us with high expectations for episode #23. The question remains: will Moltres manage to escape, just like the Black Rayquaza did? Alternatively, will it be entrusted to the relatively inexperienced trainers Liko and Roy, similar to what happened with Arboliva? It would certainly be an impressive Pokémon to entrust to these two aspiring trainers. To uncover the outcome, be sure to tune in to the next thrilling episode of Pokémon Horizons.