Exclusive: Pokémon Horizons Episode 12 Premieres Sooner Than You Think!

Pokémon Horizons' upcoming twelfth episode will feature the aftermath of a forest fire, a Titan Arboliva, and an unexpected second Ancient Poké Ball. As the crew embarks on a mission to clean up the forest, they also strive to obtain the elusive Poké Ball and welcome a new character to the team. Stay tuned for all the thrilling action in the next episode.

When Do Pokémon Horizons Episodes Release?

Viewing new episodes of Pokémon Horizons outside of Japan can be quite challenging at the moment. The episodes premiere at 6:55 PM JST on Fridays, which translates to 5:55 AM on the US East Coast and 2:55 AM on the West Coast. Additionally, the series is broadcasted on TVTokyo, which is not easily accessible to Western viewers. It's important for fans to note that these episodes do not have subtitles since they are intended for a Japanese-speaking audience. As of now, an official release for Pokémon Horizons in the Western market is scheduled for 2023, although a specific date has not been announced.

What Happened in Pokémon Horizons Episode 11?

Episode 11 of Pokémon Horizons featured Liko and Roy embarking on a mission to track down the elusive Black Rayquaza. Accompanied by Molly, they followed a lead from Brassius and ventured into a forest. However, they were met with a disheartening sight as the forest had been ravaged by a devastating wildfire, causing the displacement of numerous Pokémon. Amidst their efforts to assist an injured Wooper, the guardian of the forest, a colossal Arboliva, misunderstood their intentions and launched an attack. In a monumental test of their skills as trainers, Roy and Liko engaged in a fierce battle with the Arboliva while Molly used her healing abilities to tend to its wounds. Witnessing the positive outcome of their actions, the Arboliva ceased its aggression and led Liko and Roy to witness the extent of the forest's devastation.

Pokémon Horizons Episode 12 Introduces a New Character

In episode 11, Friede mentioned receiving a call from a certain Mrs. Lucca, hinting at the introduction of a new character in Pokémon Horizons episode 12. In the preview, a black-haired woman, who is not part of the airship crew, is shown, presumably being Mrs. Lucca. Her role and affiliation with the crew remain a mystery for now. The episode follows the crew as they come together to help clean up the forest after the fire, earning the respect of Arboliva. Additionally, the preview reveals that Arboliva hands over a second Ancient Poké Ball to Roy, leaving fans curious about its contents and how they will be revealed.

Fragment 6: This indicates that Pokémon Horizons marks a significant shift in the series, as even standalone episodes now have ongoing storylines.