Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 118: Liko and Tebrim: The Bond of Happiness!
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 118: Liko and Tebrim: The Bond of Happiness!
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.9
56 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
hassel
Did anyone else get whiplash from Hatterene's evolution? I mean, she went from being so reserved and quiet to suddenly strutting around all confident and a little unhinged, and I couldn't help but wonder if that power surge just totally flipped a switch in her personality. It was a wild but super cool transformation to watch!
sailor_jupiter_395
I actually cried watching Liko and Hattrem finally understand each other and that evolution was so much better than just a random fight because it was all about pure happiness
goh
Hattrem being the middle child was such a weirdly relatable way to explain her behavior and seeing her turn into a more energetic Hatterene at the end was the highlight for sure
betobeto_san
My heart melted when Hattrem started crying tears of joy and I was not expecting such a sweet evolution scene that focused on her feelings rather than battling
levifangirl
You could really feel how much Anne cares about Liko and her advice about the sibling dynamic between the Pokemon made everything make sense for Hattrem to finally evolve
nemurinavi_neko_470
Hatterene having such a sadistic personality was a surprise, and her new witchy attitude is such a huge upgrade from just sitting on Liko's shoulder all the time.
byakuya_blade
A *shiny* Ditto showing up during their search? That was such a genuinely cool twist I didn't see coming, and I bet everyone felt like their hard work really paid off in a big way. I'm just picturing how thrilled they must've been to stumble upon something so rare and unexpected!
matsumoto_melon_467
The psycho cut and heal pulse combo absolutely shocked me; I totally didn't expect Eelektross to just straight up quit like that. It was such a bizarre blend of genuinely terrifying and unexpectedly hilarious, I almost felt a little bad for the poor guy just giving up.
yuki_onna_yuki_76
I was not prepared for how Hatterene fights and seeing her heal the opponent just to keep hitting them was such a wild twist for Liko's team, but it fits that witchy vibe so well and I'm glad she finally evolved because she spent way too much time in the background doing nothing while everyone else got development.
ubagabi_usurper_93
The blueberry quest with those ditto blocks was such a good excuse to bring Ann back and her declaration about loving Liko more than anyone was a nice touch
sterngrand_sword_488
Did anyone else get all mushy watching Hattrem evolve right after that sweet day Liko and Ann spent together? For me, it wasn't just an evolution; it felt like such a huge, quiet moment where Liko truly understood the depth of her bond with Hattrem, and I couldn't help but smile at how deserved it all felt.
yosuzume_yurei
A shiny ditto appearing for like two seconds was such a tease and it was disappointing that nobody caught it since they were already doing those blueberry quests
esmeraude_380
Hattrem getting focus after being in the background for so long felt right and that happiness evolution was a sweet way to handle it
sora
hatterene healing eelektross just to hit it again with psycho cut was actually terrifying and i think liko has a little monster on her hands now
mela
Charcadet training in the background suggests armarouge might appear pretty soon and it was a good detail to include while the main focus was on the evolution
keukegen_king
I really felt for Ann talking about being a middle child and that perspective really helped Liko see Hattrem in a new light because the bond they have is so sweet
yumichika_peacock_469
the animation during the evolution sequence where hatterene finally stepped out of that shell looked so smooth and the colors were really pretty
tsunade_titan
the way hatterene was toying with eelektross by healing it only to attack again was the most savage thing seen in this series so far
puck_paws
Seeing hattrem evolve from sensing bad vibes to evolving from pure happiness is such a good way to show how far liko has come as a trainer, especially with how she treats her team.
hosenki
hatterene evolving because of tears of happiness instead of just hitting a level feels so much more meaningful for liko and her team
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off the previous episode's focus on Ult's training, this installment pivots to Liko's personal development and her deepening connection with Hattrem, balancing the series' rotating spotlight across its cast. It functions as a character-building bridge that enriches Liko's arc before upcoming episodes return to the broader trainer-and-Pokémon dynamics and the challenges that lie ahead.
QUICK TAKES
hassel
Did anyone else get whiplash from Hatterene's evolution? I mean, she went from being so reserved and quiet to suddenly strutting around all confident and a little unhinged, and I couldn't help but wonder if that power surge just totally flipped a switch in her personality. It was a wild but super cool transformation to watch!
sailor_jupiter_395
I actually cried watching Liko and Hattrem finally understand each other and that evolution was so much better than just a random fight because it was all about pure happiness
goh
Hattrem being the middle child was such a weirdly relatable way to explain her behavior and seeing her turn into a more energetic Hatterene at the end was the highlight for sure
betobeto_san
My heart melted when Hattrem started crying tears of joy and I was not expecting such a sweet evolution scene that focused on her feelings rather than battling
levifangirl
You could really feel how much Anne cares about Liko and her advice about the sibling dynamic between the Pokemon made everything make sense for Hattrem to finally evolve
nemurinavi_neko_470
Hatterene having such a sadistic personality was a surprise, and her new witchy attitude is such a huge upgrade from just sitting on Liko's shoulder all the time.
byakuya_blade
A *shiny* Ditto showing up during their search? That was such a genuinely cool twist I didn't see coming, and I bet everyone felt like their hard work really paid off in a big way. I'm just picturing how thrilled they must've been to stumble upon something so rare and unexpected!
matsumoto_melon_467
The psycho cut and heal pulse combo absolutely shocked me; I totally didn't expect Eelektross to just straight up quit like that. It was such a bizarre blend of genuinely terrifying and unexpectedly hilarious, I almost felt a little bad for the poor guy just giving up.
yuki_onna_yuki_76
I was not prepared for how Hatterene fights and seeing her heal the opponent just to keep hitting them was such a wild twist for Liko's team, but it fits that witchy vibe so well and I'm glad she finally evolved because she spent way too much time in the background doing nothing while everyone else got development.
ubagabi_usurper_93
The blueberry quest with those ditto blocks was such a good excuse to bring Ann back and her declaration about loving Liko more than anyone was a nice touch
sterngrand_sword_488
Did anyone else get all mushy watching Hattrem evolve right after that sweet day Liko and Ann spent together? For me, it wasn't just an evolution; it felt like such a huge, quiet moment where Liko truly understood the depth of her bond with Hattrem, and I couldn't help but smile at how deserved it all felt.
yosuzume_yurei
A shiny ditto appearing for like two seconds was such a tease and it was disappointing that nobody caught it since they were already doing those blueberry quests
esmeraude_380
Hattrem getting focus after being in the background for so long felt right and that happiness evolution was a sweet way to handle it
sora
hatterene healing eelektross just to hit it again with psycho cut was actually terrifying and i think liko has a little monster on her hands now
mela
Charcadet training in the background suggests armarouge might appear pretty soon and it was a good detail to include while the main focus was on the evolution
keukegen_king
I really felt for Ann talking about being a middle child and that perspective really helped Liko see Hattrem in a new light because the bond they have is so sweet
yumichika_peacock_469
the animation during the evolution sequence where hatterene finally stepped out of that shell looked so smooth and the colors were really pretty
tsunade_titan
the way hatterene was toying with eelektross by healing it only to attack again was the most savage thing seen in this series so far
puck_paws
Seeing hattrem evolve from sensing bad vibes to evolving from pure happiness is such a good way to show how far liko has come as a trainer, especially with how she treats her team.
hosenki
hatterene evolving because of tears of happiness instead of just hitting a level feels so much more meaningful for liko and her team
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