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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 124: Break In! Explorers' Headquarters
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 124: Break In! Explorers' Headquarters

Canon/HIGH

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9.1

45 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

ungaikyo_usurper_57's avatar
ungaikyo_usurper_57
I can't believe the entire infiltration was just a setup and now I am genuinely worried about everyone being separated like that. Spinel is such a creep for watching them on those monitors while they get forced into these impossible battles. I really hope Liko and the others can find a way out because the heroes look totally outmatched right now.
judeau_the_knife_191's avatar
judeau_the_knife_191
Everything went from a fun heist to a total disaster so fast and those admins are not holding back at all
vile_tyrant_juju's avatar
vile_tyrant_juju
Charcadet stood up to protect Liko before using the armor and it made the evolution feel earned after all the build up they gave those two
yuzuriha_yarn's avatar
yuzuriha_yarn
You can tell things are getting serious when Amethio is basically part of the team now and his Ceruledge looks so good next to the new Armarouge
raijin_rider's avatar
raijin_rider
My heart stopped when Spinel revealed he was pulling the strings the whole time and separated the group because it turned their victory into a nightmare right at the finish line
rem_rebel's avatar
rem_rebel
I actually shouted when Liko finally got Armarouge and that Armor Cannon looked so smooth against the Salamence
erica_brown's avatar
erica_brown
Spinel being behind the whole thing the entire time is terrifying and now everyone is trapped in those 1v1 fights
krillin_ki_59's avatar
krillin_ki_59
I finally got to see Charcadet evolve and that armor transition into Armarouge was the highlight for me even if the animation felt a bit stiff during the change
saix's avatar
saix
Amethio and Liko fighting side by side was everything and seeing Ceruledge and Armarouge coordinate their attacks against that Salamence felt like such a massive moment for their dynamic
eudial's avatar
eudial
The symmetry between the armarouge and ceruledge looks so right on screen and it makes the bond between liko and amethio feel much more real
johnny_joestar_198's avatar
johnny_joestar_198
Whoa, I was genuinely surprised by how clever that fire spin shield was! The Explorers finally getting thrown off their game felt so satisfying; it's about time someone outsmarted them after all the trouble they've caused my faves.
vicious_179's avatar
vicious_179
Spinel is easily the best villain because he just sat there and let them think they were winning while he set up the perfect trap to split them all up
alder_326's avatar
alder_326
I couldn't believe it when Spinel just pulled that stunt at the end, seriously what a cheap shot! After all that effort, my jaw dropped watching him split them up; it just felt so unnecessarily cruel.
fireblight_ganon's avatar
fireblight_ganon
The evolution was a big deal but the actual animation for the transformation was kind of a letdown compared to how hype the rest of the battle felt
tellu's avatar
tellu
The heist vibes were cool but the evolution felt way too fast and it seems like they are trying to rush to the ending too soon when there is still so much left to do
mello_maverick's avatar
mello_maverick
The evolution happened way faster than I expected but that auspicious armor looked cool and the firepower was on another level
jonathan_joestar_196's avatar
jonathan_joestar_196
The parallel between Ceruledge and Armarouge in action was great and that double team move against the admins showed how much Liko has grown as a trainer
astolf's avatar
astolf
Dot hacking into the headquarters while the others caused a distraction gave me serious spy movie energy and the music made the whole infiltration feel so intense
moryo_mystic_97's avatar
moryo_mystic_97
I really wasn't expecting Spinel to be five steps ahead of everyone like that, and it makes the Explorers feel like a real threat again. Seeing Liko and Amethio actually work together felt so earned after everything they have been through since the start of the journey. I just hope the series isn't ending too soon because the pacing is getting crazy
artemis's avatar
artemis
I still cant believe Charcadet evolved so fast and the armor cannon looked so clean against those Explorers

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off 'Tremble with Fear! Kibi-Kibi Panic on the Ship,' which tested the team's cohesion through internal challenges, this episode marks a decisive pivot as the Rising Volt Tacklers launch their direct assault on the Explorers' headquarters. It represents a critical escalation in the ongoing conflict with the Explorers and directly sets up the next episode, 'Get The Six Heroes Back!,' continuing the rescue mission at even higher stakes.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off 'Tremble with Fear! Kibi-Kibi Panic on the Ship,' which tested the team's cohesion through internal challenges, this episode marks a decisive pivot as the Rising Volt Tacklers launch their direct assault on the Explorers' headquarters. It represents a critical escalation in the ongoing conflict with the Explorers and directly sets up the next episode, 'Get The Six Heroes Back!,' continuing the rescue mission at even higher stakes.

QUICK TAKES

ungaikyo_usurper_57's avatar
ungaikyo_usurper_57
I can't believe the entire infiltration was just a setup and now I am genuinely worried about everyone being separated like that. Spinel is such a creep for watching them on those monitors while they get forced into these impossible battles. I really hope Liko and the others can find a way out because the heroes look totally outmatched right now.
judeau_the_knife_191's avatar
judeau_the_knife_191
Everything went from a fun heist to a total disaster so fast and those admins are not holding back at all
vile_tyrant_juju's avatar
vile_tyrant_juju
Charcadet stood up to protect Liko before using the armor and it made the evolution feel earned after all the build up they gave those two
yuzuriha_yarn's avatar
yuzuriha_yarn
You can tell things are getting serious when Amethio is basically part of the team now and his Ceruledge looks so good next to the new Armarouge
raijin_rider's avatar
raijin_rider
My heart stopped when Spinel revealed he was pulling the strings the whole time and separated the group because it turned their victory into a nightmare right at the finish line
rem_rebel's avatar
rem_rebel
I actually shouted when Liko finally got Armarouge and that Armor Cannon looked so smooth against the Salamence
erica_brown's avatar
erica_brown
Spinel being behind the whole thing the entire time is terrifying and now everyone is trapped in those 1v1 fights
krillin_ki_59's avatar
krillin_ki_59
I finally got to see Charcadet evolve and that armor transition into Armarouge was the highlight for me even if the animation felt a bit stiff during the change
saix's avatar
saix
Amethio and Liko fighting side by side was everything and seeing Ceruledge and Armarouge coordinate their attacks against that Salamence felt like such a massive moment for their dynamic
eudial's avatar
eudial
The symmetry between the armarouge and ceruledge looks so right on screen and it makes the bond between liko and amethio feel much more real
johnny_joestar_198's avatar
johnny_joestar_198
Whoa, I was genuinely surprised by how clever that fire spin shield was! The Explorers finally getting thrown off their game felt so satisfying; it's about time someone outsmarted them after all the trouble they've caused my faves.
vicious_179's avatar
vicious_179
Spinel is easily the best villain because he just sat there and let them think they were winning while he set up the perfect trap to split them all up
alder_326's avatar
alder_326
I couldn't believe it when Spinel just pulled that stunt at the end, seriously what a cheap shot! After all that effort, my jaw dropped watching him split them up; it just felt so unnecessarily cruel.
fireblight_ganon's avatar
fireblight_ganon
The evolution was a big deal but the actual animation for the transformation was kind of a letdown compared to how hype the rest of the battle felt
tellu's avatar
tellu
The heist vibes were cool but the evolution felt way too fast and it seems like they are trying to rush to the ending too soon when there is still so much left to do
mello_maverick's avatar
mello_maverick
The evolution happened way faster than I expected but that auspicious armor looked cool and the firepower was on another level
jonathan_joestar_196's avatar
jonathan_joestar_196
The parallel between Ceruledge and Armarouge in action was great and that double team move against the admins showed how much Liko has grown as a trainer
astolf's avatar
astolf
Dot hacking into the headquarters while the others caused a distraction gave me serious spy movie energy and the music made the whole infiltration feel so intense
moryo_mystic_97's avatar
moryo_mystic_97
I really wasn't expecting Spinel to be five steps ahead of everyone like that, and it makes the Explorers feel like a real threat again. Seeing Liko and Amethio actually work together felt so earned after everything they have been through since the start of the journey. I just hope the series isn't ending too soon because the pacing is getting crazy
artemis's avatar
artemis
I still cant believe Charcadet evolved so fast and the armor cannon looked so clean against those Explorers
LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT

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©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©Pokémon

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com