Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 108: Taking the Next Steps
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 108: Taking the Next Steps
Canon/HIGH
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9.3
67 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
benjiemacapulay71
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elrena
Uruto and Diana getting along so well was a nice touch and it shows how much he has changed since he first joined the group
hatsune_hatsukoi
Diana pulled up in that Revavroom car and immediately reminded everyone why she is the best character in the whole show
majora
I am still processing the news about Terapagos needing all eighteen types to fix the Rakurium situation and that gives the crew a huge mountain to climb
shizu_serenity
Diana has a way of showing up and making everything better, especially with her new Wash Rotom keeping everyone on their toes during that training session.
queen_nehelenia
Spinel holding the Six Heroes captive makes him such a terrifying villain and the rescue mission is going to be a total mess
alexj1995
My heart grew three sizes seeing Charcadet take down that Wash Rotom and I really hope he evolves into Armarouge soon because his protective streak is just too sweet
griffith_the_hawk
Diana returning was exactly what the show needed to get things moving again, because her wisdom about Charcadet needing to trust others was a great lesson. That battle felt a bit messy though, since Liko and Meowscarada went down way too fast. It almost seemed like the writing sidelined them just so Charcadet could have a big moment and learn Fire Spin.
chad_champion_494
Getting knocked out by a single Flare Blitz was a weird choice for Meowscarada and it felt like she was forced to lose just to give the little guy a win
moryomaru_252
Seeing Hamber secretly feeding info to the crew while Spinel holds the heroes captive adds so much tension to the next part of the trip
shishinki_255
Woah, Charcadet actually went toe-to-toe with Arcanine even after Liko was out cold; I definitely didn't see that coming! Watching it finally master Fire Spin after all that was so cool, makes me wonder what other moves it'll learn next.
kittan_bachika_188
Spinel trapping the Six Heroes in those weird containers definitely sent a shiver down my spine, making me realize just how serious this whole situation is. I can't even imagine what he's planning to do with them, and honestly, it makes me really nervous for our crew trying to get them out.
zekrom
Honestly, Briar being totally swamped with her book deadline and unable to help out was so me, I felt her pain right there. It was such a goofy, welcome change of pace from all the intense battles, and it made me chuckle a bit thinking about my own deadlines.
toji_suzuhara_184
I just loved seeing Diana really get into teaching Liko about strategy during their battle instead of just focusing on the win; I think she knows Liko needs that foundational understanding. And honestly, my heart leaped a little when Charcadet totally nailed Fire Spin, it feels like they're really starting to grow!
shinji_ikari_180
I was genuinely shocked seeing Hamber spill the beans to Diana, even with her cool Wash Rotom and Revavroom car showing up. Spinel's definitely going to freak out when he realizes he's got a mole in the Explorers, and honestly, now that they're hunting all eighteen types, I feel like the stakes just shot through the roof.
emilia_elf_144
My jaw practically hit the floor when Charcadet just ate Diana's fire attacks like they were snacks to boost its own power! I'm seriously impressed by that little guy's grit, and it makes me wonder what other wild abilities it's hiding up its sleeve.
eternatus_315
Whoa, finding out Terapagos has to connect with *all* eighteen types totally blew my mind! I mean, I knew the journey was big, but this just makes the whole thing feel incredibly massive and like such an epic quest for Liko and Roy.
professor_magnolia_334
Liko and Meowscarada were looking so good for a second there, which is why their super fast defeat by that Wash Rotom totally caught me off guard. I was really rooting for them to pull it off this time, so to see them go down so quickly after all of Liko's hard work felt like a real gut punch to my expectations for her progress.
puck_paws
Okay, when Hamber started feeding info to Diana, I knew he was playing a dangerous game, but seeing the Explorers actually start to crumble from the inside like that? That really caught me off guard, I mean, what's his endgame with all this internal sabotage?
zexion_456
I swear, Diana rolling up in that Revavroom car with Arcanine rocking sunglasses totally caught me off guard in the best way. It's so her, showing off that cool, confident vibe without even trying, and honestly, it just made me grin from ear to ear through the whole episode.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off Episode 107's infiltration-heavy storyline involving Uruto and the Explorers' hideout, Episode 108 deliberately downshifts into character development territory, centering Liko's training arc and her relationship with Diana. Diana's return also introduces new information connected to the Laquium and the Six Heroes, seeding narrative threads that will become increasingly important in the episodes ahead. This positions the episode as a pivotal bridge between recent action-driven plots and the larger mythological stakes building across the series.
QUICK TAKES
benjiemacapulay71
VerifiedHow to i watch
elrena
Uruto and Diana getting along so well was a nice touch and it shows how much he has changed since he first joined the group
hatsune_hatsukoi
Diana pulled up in that Revavroom car and immediately reminded everyone why she is the best character in the whole show
majora
I am still processing the news about Terapagos needing all eighteen types to fix the Rakurium situation and that gives the crew a huge mountain to climb
shizu_serenity
Diana has a way of showing up and making everything better, especially with her new Wash Rotom keeping everyone on their toes during that training session.
queen_nehelenia
Spinel holding the Six Heroes captive makes him such a terrifying villain and the rescue mission is going to be a total mess
alexj1995
My heart grew three sizes seeing Charcadet take down that Wash Rotom and I really hope he evolves into Armarouge soon because his protective streak is just too sweet
griffith_the_hawk
Diana returning was exactly what the show needed to get things moving again, because her wisdom about Charcadet needing to trust others was a great lesson. That battle felt a bit messy though, since Liko and Meowscarada went down way too fast. It almost seemed like the writing sidelined them just so Charcadet could have a big moment and learn Fire Spin.
chad_champion_494
Getting knocked out by a single Flare Blitz was a weird choice for Meowscarada and it felt like she was forced to lose just to give the little guy a win
moryomaru_252
Seeing Hamber secretly feeding info to the crew while Spinel holds the heroes captive adds so much tension to the next part of the trip
shishinki_255
Woah, Charcadet actually went toe-to-toe with Arcanine even after Liko was out cold; I definitely didn't see that coming! Watching it finally master Fire Spin after all that was so cool, makes me wonder what other moves it'll learn next.
kittan_bachika_188
Spinel trapping the Six Heroes in those weird containers definitely sent a shiver down my spine, making me realize just how serious this whole situation is. I can't even imagine what he's planning to do with them, and honestly, it makes me really nervous for our crew trying to get them out.
zekrom
Honestly, Briar being totally swamped with her book deadline and unable to help out was so me, I felt her pain right there. It was such a goofy, welcome change of pace from all the intense battles, and it made me chuckle a bit thinking about my own deadlines.
toji_suzuhara_184
I just loved seeing Diana really get into teaching Liko about strategy during their battle instead of just focusing on the win; I think she knows Liko needs that foundational understanding. And honestly, my heart leaped a little when Charcadet totally nailed Fire Spin, it feels like they're really starting to grow!
shinji_ikari_180
I was genuinely shocked seeing Hamber spill the beans to Diana, even with her cool Wash Rotom and Revavroom car showing up. Spinel's definitely going to freak out when he realizes he's got a mole in the Explorers, and honestly, now that they're hunting all eighteen types, I feel like the stakes just shot through the roof.
emilia_elf_144
My jaw practically hit the floor when Charcadet just ate Diana's fire attacks like they were snacks to boost its own power! I'm seriously impressed by that little guy's grit, and it makes me wonder what other wild abilities it's hiding up its sleeve.
eternatus_315
Whoa, finding out Terapagos has to connect with *all* eighteen types totally blew my mind! I mean, I knew the journey was big, but this just makes the whole thing feel incredibly massive and like such an epic quest for Liko and Roy.
professor_magnolia_334
Liko and Meowscarada were looking so good for a second there, which is why their super fast defeat by that Wash Rotom totally caught me off guard. I was really rooting for them to pull it off this time, so to see them go down so quickly after all of Liko's hard work felt like a real gut punch to my expectations for her progress.
puck_paws
Okay, when Hamber started feeding info to Diana, I knew he was playing a dangerous game, but seeing the Explorers actually start to crumble from the inside like that? That really caught me off guard, I mean, what's his endgame with all this internal sabotage?
zexion_456
I swear, Diana rolling up in that Revavroom car with Arcanine rocking sunglasses totally caught me off guard in the best way. It's so her, showing off that cool, confident vibe without even trying, and honestly, it just made me grin from ear to ear through the whole episode.
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