Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 103: Nidothing Love!
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10.0
53 Fans
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10.0
53 Fans
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2
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QUICK TAKES
erica_brown
Liko refusing the special pass from Dot made me respect her so much as a real fan because she wanted to earn her way into the event just like everyone else
nephrite
Seeing Rhydon think Nidothing is actually a Nidorina was way too cute and it was hilarious how hard he tried to find that lost ticket for Zirc
maryrie
That moment Zirc found out the truth about Dot felt like a huge shift for his character and it makes you wonder if he can even fight her anymore
gumi_galaxy
zirc being a massive nidothing fanboy is literally the highlight of the whole season so far and seeing him refuse a pity ticket because he wanted to earn it as a true fan was weirdly inspiring plus that reveal at the end where they actually find out dot is nidothing was such a shock and the amethio search is happening
flower_flute_499
This episode was just pure fun and seeing Zirc act like such a massive nerd for Nidothing made the bad guys way more likable than they were during the early episodes
puck_paws
I was cracking up at Rhydon thinking Dot was a real Nidorina and the way it kept chasing her around was the funniest part of the episode for sure
keukegen_king
I was so surprised when Zirc and Onia realized Dot is actually Nidothing because I really did not think the secret would come out to the villains this early
cassidy
Having the secret identity reveal happen during such a chaotic moment with Rhydon was a great choice and now everything is going to change between them
bloodrayne1023
I honestly think Zirc being a secret fan is the best thing ever and his Rhydon trying so hard to help him find that ticket was actually adorable
claudia_hodgins_169
Rhydon trying to dance along with the stream was the most adorable part of this whole event and that little dance was so cute
cyprine
You really feel for Zirc when he loses that ticket and his dedication to the fan rules even when offered a shortcut shows he has actual standards
zack_fair_401
Watching Liko encourage Zirc to find his own ticket instead of taking the easy way out was actually really nice, it felt like she respected his dedication as a fan
erwin_enigma_108
Grusha being an Iono fan is such a great nod to the games and seeing him in the crowd was such a surprise
final_fantasy_fan
Dot and Iono performing together lived up to all the hype, especially with the funds going to help out the ship and the crew
pamelas_father_280
I died laughing when Zirc's Rhydon started crushing on Nidothing and thinking she was an actual Nidorina was the funniest thing this show has done in a while
nure_onna_ninja
Giving Zirc and Onia some real screen time is exactly what they needed because finding out they are actually massive fans was so cute
tengen_tempo_131
Having Zirc and Onia hanging out with the crew was actually so wholesome and their shift from being bad guys to regular people looking for Amethio made the group dynamic so much more interesting
mayuri_madness_464
The amount of respect Liko showed by refusing a free ticket from Dot really impressed me because it shows she is a fan for the right reasons, and watching her and Roy chase that Wugtrio around just to help Zirc get his ticket back was so wholesome and it made my day even if he is supposed to be the enemy for now
zoisite_378
The way Zirc accidentally figured out Dot is Nidothing while looking for his ticket was handled so well and his reaction stayed true to how much of a fanboy he is
luna_375
It was great how they used a silly fan event to build trust, and the Explorers finally asking Liko for help was the perfect way to cap off the day.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off Episode 102, where Liko and the group arrived in the Paldea region and began investigating mysterious signs, Episode 103 deliberately downshifts into a lighthearted, community-focused interlude. It gives the cast room to develop personally before the narrative picks back up with Episode 104, 'Carbou's Wish,' which steers the story toward its next arc. This is a canon palate cleanser — not filler, but a strategic breather between plot-heavy beats.
QUICK TAKES
erica_brown
Liko refusing the special pass from Dot made me respect her so much as a real fan because she wanted to earn her way into the event just like everyone else
nephrite
Seeing Rhydon think Nidothing is actually a Nidorina was way too cute and it was hilarious how hard he tried to find that lost ticket for Zirc
maryrie
That moment Zirc found out the truth about Dot felt like a huge shift for his character and it makes you wonder if he can even fight her anymore
gumi_galaxy
zirc being a massive nidothing fanboy is literally the highlight of the whole season so far and seeing him refuse a pity ticket because he wanted to earn it as a true fan was weirdly inspiring plus that reveal at the end where they actually find out dot is nidothing was such a shock and the amethio search is happening
flower_flute_499
This episode was just pure fun and seeing Zirc act like such a massive nerd for Nidothing made the bad guys way more likable than they were during the early episodes
puck_paws
I was cracking up at Rhydon thinking Dot was a real Nidorina and the way it kept chasing her around was the funniest part of the episode for sure
keukegen_king
I was so surprised when Zirc and Onia realized Dot is actually Nidothing because I really did not think the secret would come out to the villains this early
cassidy
Having the secret identity reveal happen during such a chaotic moment with Rhydon was a great choice and now everything is going to change between them
bloodrayne1023
I honestly think Zirc being a secret fan is the best thing ever and his Rhydon trying so hard to help him find that ticket was actually adorable
claudia_hodgins_169
Rhydon trying to dance along with the stream was the most adorable part of this whole event and that little dance was so cute
cyprine
You really feel for Zirc when he loses that ticket and his dedication to the fan rules even when offered a shortcut shows he has actual standards
zack_fair_401
Watching Liko encourage Zirc to find his own ticket instead of taking the easy way out was actually really nice, it felt like she respected his dedication as a fan
erwin_enigma_108
Grusha being an Iono fan is such a great nod to the games and seeing him in the crowd was such a surprise
final_fantasy_fan
Dot and Iono performing together lived up to all the hype, especially with the funds going to help out the ship and the crew
pamelas_father_280
I died laughing when Zirc's Rhydon started crushing on Nidothing and thinking she was an actual Nidorina was the funniest thing this show has done in a while
nure_onna_ninja
Giving Zirc and Onia some real screen time is exactly what they needed because finding out they are actually massive fans was so cute
tengen_tempo_131
Having Zirc and Onia hanging out with the crew was actually so wholesome and their shift from being bad guys to regular people looking for Amethio made the group dynamic so much more interesting
mayuri_madness_464
The amount of respect Liko showed by refusing a free ticket from Dot really impressed me because it shows she is a fan for the right reasons, and watching her and Roy chase that Wugtrio around just to help Zirc get his ticket back was so wholesome and it made my day even if he is supposed to be the enemy for now
zoisite_378
The way Zirc accidentally figured out Dot is Nidothing while looking for his ticket was handled so well and his reaction stayed true to how much of a fanboy he is
luna_375
It was great how they used a silly fan event to build trust, and the Explorers finally asking Liko for help was the perfect way to cap off the day.
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