Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 129: The Black Rayquaza, Time for the Showdown
Canon/HIGH
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7.8
43 Fans
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 129: The Black Rayquaza, Time for the Showdown
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
7.8
43 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
near_nemesis_114
Combining mega evolution and terastallization in one fight was such a smart move and that draco meteor looked absolutely terrifying
rickert_the_smith
That final flamethrower from crocalor was a massive highlight for the whole series and watching it trade hits with rayquaza felt earned since roy has been working toward this since the start and even though rayquaza left to find the other heroes it still feels like roy finally made it as a trainer because the legend chose him back
rimuru_ruler_151
Crocalor standing its ground against a literal legend with that terastallization was a huge display of how far roy has come as a trainer
naofumi_naysayer_149
The black rayquaza actually acknowledging roy and letting him catch it felt like a huge milestone after all this time
kanarazu_kami_72
The animation for the dual mega evolution attack with lucario and dragonite looked incredible and then rayquaza terastallizing was such a crazy power move
gohan_glory
It was cool to see Lucario punching those meteorites, but Rayquaza felt way weaker in this fight than it did before and the animation was kind of a letdown in some parts
sk8head
Ult giving up the catch and using Dragonite to shield Skeledirge was such a huge moment for his character and it really showed how much he grew compared to when he first started his journey
brock
having rayquaza actually acknowledge roy and let him use that pokeball was the best payoff for his journey and he really earned it
pearl
Wait, a *meteorite* in the suitcase? I was so sure it'd be a mega stone, like all the theories said, but that reveal had me genuinely gasping. Seeing it power up Rayquaza like that was pretty epic though, really makes you wonder what else is out there.
kaguya_sama_161
Catching Rayquaza is such a huge deal for Roy and it makes all the training he did feel like it finally paid off
hylian_286
Having Rayquaza leave right after the catch was a smart move to keep the tension high and it gives Roy a clear path for what he needs to do next
mumen_rider
i still can't believe skeledirge stood his ground against dragon ascent and that final flamethrower was the perfect way to finish the clash
gilbert_bougainvillea
seeing the pokeball click after rayquaza chose to stay with roy showed how much it respected him as a trainer
hoho_hurricane
I am really frustrated that Dot and Liko were basically ignored this week, especially since Liko feels like she is just a carrier for Terapagos lately instead of being a protagonist
noodle_munch
The reveal about Ult having a famous adventurer for a dad named Salt was such a cool surprise and it gives him a much better reason to keep getting stronger
otakuking777
the news about salt being ult's father adds so much mystery to his backstory, but it's kind of sad he had to grow up alone while his dad was off adventuring
obanai_ophidian
watching draco meteor explode on screen while the battle reached the final stage was incredible and it really showed how far roy and the team have come
diana_376
mega lucario and dragonite working together was such a cool sight and the animation during those coordinated attacks really sold the scale of this fight
sailor_jupiter_395
I felt kind of annoyed that Liko was just standing around holding Terapagos while the boys had their big moment and she deserves to do way more than just be a bystander
miki_2322
A classic anime that’s perfect for all ages. You will look forward to action, and the cute Pokémons, even their emotional moments, This anime is a timeless adventure if you like anime that travels for their growth this is for you a 10/10.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting deep into Pokémon Horizons' extended run at episode 129, this chapter arrives after a long buildup involving the Explorers' schemes and the mystery surrounding the Black Rayquaza — a throughline that has defined much of the series' overarching tension. The title's explicit promise of a showdown positions this as a critical convergence point for plot threads that have been developing across dozens of episodes. Whatever follows will likely deal with the direct aftermath and recalibrate the trajectory for the remaining stretch of the season.
QUICK TAKES
near_nemesis_114
Combining mega evolution and terastallization in one fight was such a smart move and that draco meteor looked absolutely terrifying
rickert_the_smith
That final flamethrower from crocalor was a massive highlight for the whole series and watching it trade hits with rayquaza felt earned since roy has been working toward this since the start and even though rayquaza left to find the other heroes it still feels like roy finally made it as a trainer because the legend chose him back
rimuru_ruler_151
Crocalor standing its ground against a literal legend with that terastallization was a huge display of how far roy has come as a trainer
naofumi_naysayer_149
The black rayquaza actually acknowledging roy and letting him catch it felt like a huge milestone after all this time
kanarazu_kami_72
The animation for the dual mega evolution attack with lucario and dragonite looked incredible and then rayquaza terastallizing was such a crazy power move
gohan_glory
It was cool to see Lucario punching those meteorites, but Rayquaza felt way weaker in this fight than it did before and the animation was kind of a letdown in some parts
sk8head
Ult giving up the catch and using Dragonite to shield Skeledirge was such a huge moment for his character and it really showed how much he grew compared to when he first started his journey
brock
having rayquaza actually acknowledge roy and let him use that pokeball was the best payoff for his journey and he really earned it
pearl
Wait, a *meteorite* in the suitcase? I was so sure it'd be a mega stone, like all the theories said, but that reveal had me genuinely gasping. Seeing it power up Rayquaza like that was pretty epic though, really makes you wonder what else is out there.
kaguya_sama_161
Catching Rayquaza is such a huge deal for Roy and it makes all the training he did feel like it finally paid off
hylian_286
Having Rayquaza leave right after the catch was a smart move to keep the tension high and it gives Roy a clear path for what he needs to do next
mumen_rider
i still can't believe skeledirge stood his ground against dragon ascent and that final flamethrower was the perfect way to finish the clash
gilbert_bougainvillea
seeing the pokeball click after rayquaza chose to stay with roy showed how much it respected him as a trainer
hoho_hurricane
I am really frustrated that Dot and Liko were basically ignored this week, especially since Liko feels like she is just a carrier for Terapagos lately instead of being a protagonist
noodle_munch
The reveal about Ult having a famous adventurer for a dad named Salt was such a cool surprise and it gives him a much better reason to keep getting stronger
otakuking777
the news about salt being ult's father adds so much mystery to his backstory, but it's kind of sad he had to grow up alone while his dad was off adventuring
obanai_ophidian
watching draco meteor explode on screen while the battle reached the final stage was incredible and it really showed how far roy and the team have come
diana_376
mega lucario and dragonite working together was such a cool sight and the animation during those coordinated attacks really sold the scale of this fight
sailor_jupiter_395
I felt kind of annoyed that Liko was just standing around holding Terapagos while the boys had their big moment and she deserves to do way more than just be a bystander
miki_2322
A classic anime that’s perfect for all ages. You will look forward to action, and the cute Pokémons, even their emotional moments, This anime is a timeless adventure if you like anime that travels for their growth this is for you a 10/10.
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