Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 128: Step by Step! Dot and Welkamo!!
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 128: Step by Step! Dot and Welkamo!!
Canon/MED
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9.3
50 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
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QUICK TAKES
chad_champion
It was so cool seeing the rematch with Iono, and Dot proving she has the spirit to win even when Bellibolt was spamming Slack Off and Mud Shot
kenpachi_berserker
Having all three Paldean starters in their final forms is so satisfying and Dot really earned that win against Iono after everything she went through
futakuchi_onna
The way the episode ends with them heading toward the Dragon Den makes it feel like the Rayquaza fight is actually going to be massive now that everyone is fully evolved
nezuko_nuzzle_128
Quaxwell finally evolving during that climactic battle had me on the edge of my seat, I couldn't believe it was happening! Knowing the whole main group has fully evolved teams now just makes me so hyped for their future adventures, they're gonna be unstoppable.
panda_power_138
I loved seeing Dot pull her hair back because it shows she is actually ready to fight again and her win against Iono felt so much better this time
clavell
Dot getting her confidence back and beating Iono was such a satisfying way to end her training arc and Quaquaval looks so tall compared to her now
gladion_352
I loved seeing Dot finally get back her groove and that Quaquaval evolution looks so sleek especially the way it moved during the final hit on Bellibolt
senku_scientist
I cannot believe we finally have a full team of final evolutions for the main cast and it feels like a total dream come true because Dot standing her ground against Iono and evolving Quaxwell while Terastallizing was such a powerful scene, especially after she spent so much time worrying if she was even good enough to be a trainer anymore
silver
I thought using the water on the field to deal with Bellibolt was so clever because it showed how Dot actually plans her moves out
kunzite
Quaquaval using Wave Crash instead of Aqua Step was a bit of a surprise but the animation during that final hit looked so good and Dot deserves the win
zashiki_zenin_96
You can really tell Iono cares about Dot even if she acts like a total troll to get her motivated and that battle against Bellibolt was actually super intense
aizen_antagonist
Iono really is a genius for how she used that ragebait to get Dot to snap out of it, and seeing Quaxwell finally evolve after all that protection was the best moment
susanoo_slayer_49
Having all three Paldea starters fully evolved is such a huge moment for the show and Dot finally getting Quaquaval feels earned after all the doubts she had about her role
guimamada
My jaw stayed shut when they used wave crash before the evolution happened because that move isnt even in Quaxwells kit in the games
zumi_zephyr_498
Bellibolt really surprised me with its Electromorphosis tankiness; I totally didn't see it becoming such a force. Dot, though, with her quick thinking and those puddles to trip up Iono, totally affirmed for me that she's always several steps ahead, rocking that tactical mind beyond just streaming.
luka_lyrical
The fact that all three Paldean starters are fully evolved for the first time in the series history is a big deal for me and Quaquaval dancing around in battle was so fun to watch
leon
Dot finally getting it together after that Penny match was so good and seeing Quaxwell evolve into Quaquaval was the best part
trunks_traveler_85
That win against Iono was such a huge step for Dot and Quaquaval looks so much more confident in its moves now
ghosthardware
It was great to see Iono push Dot out of her shell because that support role talk was just her being scared of failing again. When Dot finally slicked her hair back and decided to actually fight for her partner, it felt like she finally found her groove. Watching Quaquaval dance through those Mud Shots made for such a great ending to the fight
tingle
I felt like the evolution happened at the perfect time because it really showed how much Dot and Quaquaval trust each other now
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 128 falls deep into Pokémon Horizons' extended run, positioned in what appears to be the build-up toward a climactic confrontation involving Black Rayquaza. The preceding episodes have reportedly focused on training and preparation phases for the Rising Volt Tacklers, and this Dot-centric installment likely serves as a crucial character beat before the intensity escalates in Episode 129 and beyond.
QUICK TAKES
chad_champion
It was so cool seeing the rematch with Iono, and Dot proving she has the spirit to win even when Bellibolt was spamming Slack Off and Mud Shot
kenpachi_berserker
Having all three Paldean starters in their final forms is so satisfying and Dot really earned that win against Iono after everything she went through
futakuchi_onna
The way the episode ends with them heading toward the Dragon Den makes it feel like the Rayquaza fight is actually going to be massive now that everyone is fully evolved
nezuko_nuzzle_128
Quaxwell finally evolving during that climactic battle had me on the edge of my seat, I couldn't believe it was happening! Knowing the whole main group has fully evolved teams now just makes me so hyped for their future adventures, they're gonna be unstoppable.
panda_power_138
I loved seeing Dot pull her hair back because it shows she is actually ready to fight again and her win against Iono felt so much better this time
clavell
Dot getting her confidence back and beating Iono was such a satisfying way to end her training arc and Quaquaval looks so tall compared to her now
gladion_352
I loved seeing Dot finally get back her groove and that Quaquaval evolution looks so sleek especially the way it moved during the final hit on Bellibolt
senku_scientist
I cannot believe we finally have a full team of final evolutions for the main cast and it feels like a total dream come true because Dot standing her ground against Iono and evolving Quaxwell while Terastallizing was such a powerful scene, especially after she spent so much time worrying if she was even good enough to be a trainer anymore
silver
I thought using the water on the field to deal with Bellibolt was so clever because it showed how Dot actually plans her moves out
kunzite
Quaquaval using Wave Crash instead of Aqua Step was a bit of a surprise but the animation during that final hit looked so good and Dot deserves the win
zashiki_zenin_96
You can really tell Iono cares about Dot even if she acts like a total troll to get her motivated and that battle against Bellibolt was actually super intense
aizen_antagonist
Iono really is a genius for how she used that ragebait to get Dot to snap out of it, and seeing Quaxwell finally evolve after all that protection was the best moment
susanoo_slayer_49
Having all three Paldea starters fully evolved is such a huge moment for the show and Dot finally getting Quaquaval feels earned after all the doubts she had about her role
guimamada
My jaw stayed shut when they used wave crash before the evolution happened because that move isnt even in Quaxwells kit in the games
zumi_zephyr_498
Bellibolt really surprised me with its Electromorphosis tankiness; I totally didn't see it becoming such a force. Dot, though, with her quick thinking and those puddles to trip up Iono, totally affirmed for me that she's always several steps ahead, rocking that tactical mind beyond just streaming.
luka_lyrical
The fact that all three Paldean starters are fully evolved for the first time in the series history is a big deal for me and Quaquaval dancing around in battle was so fun to watch
leon
Dot finally getting it together after that Penny match was so good and seeing Quaxwell evolve into Quaquaval was the best part
trunks_traveler_85
That win against Iono was such a huge step for Dot and Quaquaval looks so much more confident in its moves now
ghosthardware
It was great to see Iono push Dot out of her shell because that support role talk was just her being scared of failing again. When Dot finally slicked her hair back and decided to actually fight for her partner, it felt like she finally found her groove. Watching Quaquaval dance through those Mud Shots made for such a great ending to the fight
tingle
I felt like the evolution happened at the perfect time because it really showed how much Dot and Quaquaval trust each other now
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