Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 25: Rivals in the Dark of Night!
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 25: Rivals in the Dark of Night!
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
10.0
38 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
microwaved_dave
learning that entei is tied to lucius makes the whole pendant mystery so much bigger and the lore is finally starting to click together for the rising volt tacklers
cattleya_baudelaire
i definitely did not expect friedes charizard to go tera dark but seeing it completely shut down amethio made me realize how much stronger friede actually is than the villains
professor_sycamore_332
The introduction of Coral and Sidian really changed the energy of the battle, especially since they helped turn Diana's castle into a total mess while everyone was trying to escape.
amaterasu_angel
Friede looks so much cooler when he is actually trying and that rematch with Amethio in the middle of a collapsing building was high stakes
yamamoto_yakuza_465
Liko taking the lead with those memoirs from her grandmother felt like a huge step, especially since the castle was literally turning into a pile of rubble around them
l_mystery
captain pikachu is actually a monster for taking on those explorers and the way he moved to protect liko and roy made him look way cooler than any other pikachu
yellow
When the Explorers just utterly obliterated the castle, I couldn't believe how serious things got, like, instantly. It really clicked for me that Liko isn't just on a fun journey anymore; she's genuinely being hunted now, and I'm nervous for what that means for her.
senkaimon_sentry
I was losing my mind when Hamber started talking about the cogs turning because it feels like the Explorers are finally making their move
brock
friede showed everyone what he can actually do by using terastallization and the animation for that charizard fight was incredible
asuna_angel_100
Watching the castle crumble while everyone scrambled to get Terapagos out was such a rush and I can't believe Cap Pikachu actually held his own against two big threats at once. Seeing Friede finally stop playing around with Amethio made the fight feel personal, and now that we know about the six heroes, the journey feels much bigger than before
necrozma
i was so hyped when diana mentioned entei is one of the heroes because that means the group has to find a legendary beast and my childhood heart is screaming right now
asukawaifu
Whoa, when Diana dropped that list of ancient heroes, my jaw honestly just hit the floor – Kleavor and Entei in the mix? That makes the world feel so much bigger and more epic, and now I'm seriously wondering what other incredible legendary Pokémon were by those heroes' sides!
jonathan_joestar_196
When that castle started collapsing, my jaw seriously dropped – the Explorers bringing their whole crew made me realize this wasn't just another skirmish, it was a full-blown assault! I didn't expect them to go all out like that this early on.
hassel
Seeing Roy and Liko pull off those combo moves against Rhydon and Golduck proves they are finally getting their act together as trainers
goshinki_251
Friede going all out against Amethio was exactly what we needed to see after all their run ins because the property damage was actually insane
nekomata_ninja
Cap Pikachu is a beast for holding off Glalie and Garganacl alone while everything was literally falling apart in that castle
noelle_neptune
I think Diana giving those memoirs to Liko changed the whole vibe of their journey and the list of legendary heroes they need to find is wild
diablo_demon_155
When Onyx busted out Wide Guard, I was genuinely surprised at how coordinated he and Sango actually are, even with her just laughing at the chaos; it made their intense battle against Captain Pikachu feel even more nail-biting.
kiawe
The fact that the Explorers used to be allies with Lucius adds so much mystery to why they are chasing Liko and that pendant now
gerrard_gambit_489
I really felt the growth from Liko and Roy today and it makes me excited for what comes next, especially since learning about the six heroes like Entei and Kleavor was such a huge deal for the lore. Seeing Friede dominate with that Dark Tera Charizard was easily the best part and Amethio looks completely broken after that loss
EPISODE CONTEXT
This episode follows directly from the revelations in 'Reunion at the Ancient Castle!', where Liko gained critical knowledge about her pendant Pokémon, and channels that discovery into immediate high-stakes conflict. Sitting at the midpoint of the season, it serves as a pivotal escalation point that transforms earlier mysteries into urgent action. The confrontation here sets the stage for 'Terapagos's Adventure', making it a connective episode that bridges revelation with consequence.
QUICK TAKES
microwaved_dave
learning that entei is tied to lucius makes the whole pendant mystery so much bigger and the lore is finally starting to click together for the rising volt tacklers
cattleya_baudelaire
i definitely did not expect friedes charizard to go tera dark but seeing it completely shut down amethio made me realize how much stronger friede actually is than the villains
professor_sycamore_332
The introduction of Coral and Sidian really changed the energy of the battle, especially since they helped turn Diana's castle into a total mess while everyone was trying to escape.
amaterasu_angel
Friede looks so much cooler when he is actually trying and that rematch with Amethio in the middle of a collapsing building was high stakes
yamamoto_yakuza_465
Liko taking the lead with those memoirs from her grandmother felt like a huge step, especially since the castle was literally turning into a pile of rubble around them
l_mystery
captain pikachu is actually a monster for taking on those explorers and the way he moved to protect liko and roy made him look way cooler than any other pikachu
yellow
When the Explorers just utterly obliterated the castle, I couldn't believe how serious things got, like, instantly. It really clicked for me that Liko isn't just on a fun journey anymore; she's genuinely being hunted now, and I'm nervous for what that means for her.
senkaimon_sentry
I was losing my mind when Hamber started talking about the cogs turning because it feels like the Explorers are finally making their move
brock
friede showed everyone what he can actually do by using terastallization and the animation for that charizard fight was incredible
asuna_angel_100
Watching the castle crumble while everyone scrambled to get Terapagos out was such a rush and I can't believe Cap Pikachu actually held his own against two big threats at once. Seeing Friede finally stop playing around with Amethio made the fight feel personal, and now that we know about the six heroes, the journey feels much bigger than before
necrozma
i was so hyped when diana mentioned entei is one of the heroes because that means the group has to find a legendary beast and my childhood heart is screaming right now
asukawaifu
Whoa, when Diana dropped that list of ancient heroes, my jaw honestly just hit the floor – Kleavor and Entei in the mix? That makes the world feel so much bigger and more epic, and now I'm seriously wondering what other incredible legendary Pokémon were by those heroes' sides!
jonathan_joestar_196
When that castle started collapsing, my jaw seriously dropped – the Explorers bringing their whole crew made me realize this wasn't just another skirmish, it was a full-blown assault! I didn't expect them to go all out like that this early on.
hassel
Seeing Roy and Liko pull off those combo moves against Rhydon and Golduck proves they are finally getting their act together as trainers
goshinki_251
Friede going all out against Amethio was exactly what we needed to see after all their run ins because the property damage was actually insane
nekomata_ninja
Cap Pikachu is a beast for holding off Glalie and Garganacl alone while everything was literally falling apart in that castle
noelle_neptune
I think Diana giving those memoirs to Liko changed the whole vibe of their journey and the list of legendary heroes they need to find is wild
diablo_demon_155
When Onyx busted out Wide Guard, I was genuinely surprised at how coordinated he and Sango actually are, even with her just laughing at the chaos; it made their intense battle against Captain Pikachu feel even more nail-biting.
kiawe
The fact that the Explorers used to be allies with Lucius adds so much mystery to why they are chasing Liko and that pendant now
gerrard_gambit_489
I really felt the growth from Liko and Roy today and it makes me excited for what comes next, especially since learning about the six heroes like Entei and Kleavor was such a huge deal for the lore. Seeing Friede dominate with that Dark Tera Charizard was easily the best part and Amethio looks completely broken after that loss
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