Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 133: To the Final Battle

The Brave Olivine slices through the clouds, delivering the Rising Volt Tacklers to the enigmatic mountain of Rakua. Inside, a solemn briefing unfolds; Friede and Dotto detail a two-pronged attack to secure the Rakulium Core, one aerial, one ground-based. Roy and Ulto bubble with youthful energy, eager for the fight, while the rest of the crew offers quiet support. A united gesture of hands and fists solidifies their bond, a silent promise to face the dangers ahead together.

The airship lands at the mountain's base, disgorging its teams into the crisp, expectant air. Suddenly, Terapagos emits a brilliant turquoise beam skyward, a flamboyant signal. Friede knows this will draw attention, confirming their exact location to any lurking foes. Far away, Amethio watches the monitor, a calm predator observing its marked prey, his own course now set.

Roy, Friede, and Ulto launch into the clouds, their Pokémon soaring high, ready for their distraction mission. The calm is short-lived; Sango on her Gengar and Onyx on Aerodactyl emerge swiftly, blocking their path. Sango's mocking laugh cuts through the air, but Onyx remains a silent, focused threat. The aerial stage is set for immediate conflict.

Meanwhile, Liko, Nemona, Ann, and Dotto navigate the dense, ancient forest below, moving with cautious steps. Strange purple energy rings suddenly encircle them, Mean Look traps from unseen Pokémon. A swarm of Yamask emerges from the shadows, followed by more Yamask and several Cofagrigus. Dotto commands Gholdengo to use Gold Rush, but the ghosts simply phase through the attack, tightening their spectral grip.

As the ground team struggles, Rubel and Indy, the Explorer minions, reveal themselves, gloating over their meticulously laid trap. Nemona and Ann unleash elemental attacks, creating brief openings that quickly vanish. Dotto, seeing his Pokémon and friends faltering under the Curse effect, makes a crucial tactical shift, focusing Gholdengo's power. A concentrated golden burst erupts, dissolving the Mean Look rings and allowing a desperate, narrow escape.

The group pauses, catching their breath, a brief moment of relief after their hard-won escape. But the respite is fleeting; a far larger, more imposing wall of Cofagrigus and Yamask erupts from the ground ahead. Indy and Rubel reappear, their arrogance now absolute as they face the exhausted group. The forest has once again become a suffocating trap, and despair begins to settle over Liko and her companions.

Just as all hope seems lost, the ground trembles, and Hamber's imposing Dusknoir emerges from a dark rift, its red eye piercing the gloom. Hamber himself follows, his stoic presence halting the Explorer minions in their tracks. Ignoring Rubel and Indy's protests, he positions himself between the ground team and the ghost wall. He commands Dusknoir to unleash a powerful Shadow Punch, scattering the spectral foes, and then releases an Ursaluna. Hamber then tells Liko to continue, offering to hold the line.

With Hamber's unexpected aid, Liko and her group push forward toward the mountain's core. High above, Roy's Kilowattrel is caught in a desperate aerial duel with Onyx's Aerodactyl and Sango's Gengar. Roy struggles, his Pokémon taking hits, cornered by the relentless Explorer duo. Just as he faces defeat, Friede and his Charizard dive into the fray, a powerful Flamethrower breaking the pursuit. Friede's confident shout assures Roy, and their combined strength brings the fight back to even terms.

Recognizing the strength of their opponents, Sango and Onyx unleash their ultimate weapons: Mega Evolution. Gengar transforms into a larger, more menacing form, while Aerodactyl gains a rugged, spiky power. Not to be outdone, Friede and Roy respond in kind, Charizard becoming the formidable Mega Charizard X, and Lucario transforming into its powerful Mega form. The sky ignites with their clashes, a whirlwind of speed, light, and elemental power as four incredibly strong Pokémon battle for dominance.

The aerial melee intensifies with the sudden arrival of Rubel's Mega Medicham, adding a third formidable opponent for Friede and Roy. Despite their coordinated attacks and powerful elemental blasts, the two Rising Volt Tacklers are pushed back by the sheer numbers. Mega Gengar capitalizes on this, creating deceptive duplicates to confuse Mega Lucario. Sango's mocking laughter rings out, as Roy desperately tries to discern the real threat amidst the illusory attacks.

The aerial battle grinds to a temporary stalemate, all combatants showing signs of severe exhaustion, hovering amidst the smoke and haze. Roy and Friede exchange a silent understanding: they must hold the line, no matter the cost, for Liko. Below, Liko, Ann, and Dotto sprint through the changing terrain, the glowing light of the Rakulium Core finally visible in the distance. They push forward, fueled by hope, trusting their friends to protect their desperate final rush.

With the immediate crisis passed, the episode concludes with Liko and several Pokémon discussing the unique abilities of Mega Diancie. Liko explains the enhancements of Mega Evolution, turning the intensity of battle into an educational segment. The diverse crew shares a moment of learning, showcasing the lighter side of their adventurous lives. The airship soars towards a setting sun, leaving the viewers with a blend of knowledge and anticipation.