Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 81: The Pillar of Fire
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9.9
62 Fans
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3
2
1
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QUICK TAKES
mamamu_yan
Gouging Fire showing up instead of just a regular Entei genuinely caught me off guard; it instantly pulled me deeper into the Scarlet Book lore I've been curious about. What an amazing way to kick off the exploration of these ancient Pokémon, and it makes me wonder what other surprises are waiting!
malon
Gouging Fire stealing that belt and making everyone work for its respect by fighting it made me smile because it was so playful
tanjiro_tidal
dot really showed off her tactical side today by using the water to douse that raging fury and finally letting quaxwell pull off that aqua cutter
professor_kukui
i actually shouted when gouging fire used protosynthesis because the power difference felt so huge compared to the regular pokemon they usually fight
hollow_ichigo
it was such a shock when it turned out the legendary entei was actually gouging fire and that protosynthesis boost from the dragon pulse was just terrifying to watch
rokurokubi_ronin_34
i was so impressed with captain pikachu landing that final thunder punch after gouging fire got itself confused from the sheer force of its own attack
hakuda_hero_473
Liko connected with Gouging Fire in such a powerful way, and that vision of Lucius struggling with the ball made the whole scene feel earned
vegeta_vanquisher_45
I was really shocked that the Entei was actually Gouging Fire and the flashback with Lucius playing with it was so cute. That dragon type reveal caught me off guard because I thought it was just fire
johnny_joestar_198
Having those other heroes call out for Rayquaza at the finish was a massive cliffhanger and having it loom over the group like that was a perfect way to finish
zangetsu_zen
The way the title Pillar of Fire refers to that insane Raging Fury attack was a nice touch and that move looked absolutely terrifying during the battle scenes
iris
I really did not expect the Entei reveal to actually be Gouging Fire but it fits the Paldea lore so well and it makes the Six Heroes feel even more special now. My heart dropped when the Black Rayquaza appeared in the sky because Roy has been waiting for this for so long and the atmosphere in Area Zero is just perfect
simkray
Liko and Roy and Dot working together to lure that monster into the water showed how much they have improved and seeing their teamwork pay off felt great
amikiri_amigo
Watching Quaxwell learn Aqua Cutter while they were fighting for their lives against a giant dinosaur was the highlight for me because Dot is finally showing how much she has learned
muichiro_misty
It is wild that Lucius and everyone else thought Gouging Fire was just a weird Entei all this time but that flashback vision of them together finally cleared everything up
senku_scientist
Rayquaza appearing right at the end of the episode was such a huge moment, and Roy looked like he was about to lose his mind seeing his dream right there
alder_326
That water trick to boost the Thunder Punch felt like such an old school anime strategy and seeing Captain Pikachu go off like that was the highlight of the fight
ptilol_385
I really liked seeing Dot actually start to enjoy these big battles and seeing Quaxwell pull off that Aqua Cutter move made me so happy for her growth as a trainer
shishinki_255
The twist with Gouging Fire being the real fire hero instead of Entei actually makes so much sense with the Area Zero setting and it was cool seeing Lucius bond with a paradox mon
professor_juniper
Using Area Zero as the spot to summon the Black Rayquaza felt like the perfect way to bring all those legendary heroes back together
sailor_chibi_moon_396
I felt so bad for Quaxwell getting burned by Burning Bulwark, but seeing it learn Aqua Cutter to overcome that defense was a huge win for Dot
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming directly off the team's deeper exploration of Area Zero in 'Total-lie Awesome Pokémon in Area Zero?!,' this episode escalates the stakes with a pivotal confrontation that tests everything Liko and her companions have learned. It serves as a critical bridge in the Six Heroes arc, converting the mysteries seeded in prior episodes into direct, high-stakes conflict. The events here feed directly into 'Beyond the Shining Rainbow,' where the revelations from this battle begin reshaping the team's understanding of their overarching journey.
QUICK TAKES
mamamu_yan
Gouging Fire showing up instead of just a regular Entei genuinely caught me off guard; it instantly pulled me deeper into the Scarlet Book lore I've been curious about. What an amazing way to kick off the exploration of these ancient Pokémon, and it makes me wonder what other surprises are waiting!
malon
Gouging Fire stealing that belt and making everyone work for its respect by fighting it made me smile because it was so playful
tanjiro_tidal
dot really showed off her tactical side today by using the water to douse that raging fury and finally letting quaxwell pull off that aqua cutter
professor_kukui
i actually shouted when gouging fire used protosynthesis because the power difference felt so huge compared to the regular pokemon they usually fight
hollow_ichigo
it was such a shock when it turned out the legendary entei was actually gouging fire and that protosynthesis boost from the dragon pulse was just terrifying to watch
rokurokubi_ronin_34
i was so impressed with captain pikachu landing that final thunder punch after gouging fire got itself confused from the sheer force of its own attack
hakuda_hero_473
Liko connected with Gouging Fire in such a powerful way, and that vision of Lucius struggling with the ball made the whole scene feel earned
vegeta_vanquisher_45
I was really shocked that the Entei was actually Gouging Fire and the flashback with Lucius playing with it was so cute. That dragon type reveal caught me off guard because I thought it was just fire
johnny_joestar_198
Having those other heroes call out for Rayquaza at the finish was a massive cliffhanger and having it loom over the group like that was a perfect way to finish
zangetsu_zen
The way the title Pillar of Fire refers to that insane Raging Fury attack was a nice touch and that move looked absolutely terrifying during the battle scenes
iris
I really did not expect the Entei reveal to actually be Gouging Fire but it fits the Paldea lore so well and it makes the Six Heroes feel even more special now. My heart dropped when the Black Rayquaza appeared in the sky because Roy has been waiting for this for so long and the atmosphere in Area Zero is just perfect
simkray
Liko and Roy and Dot working together to lure that monster into the water showed how much they have improved and seeing their teamwork pay off felt great
amikiri_amigo
Watching Quaxwell learn Aqua Cutter while they were fighting for their lives against a giant dinosaur was the highlight for me because Dot is finally showing how much she has learned
muichiro_misty
It is wild that Lucius and everyone else thought Gouging Fire was just a weird Entei all this time but that flashback vision of them together finally cleared everything up
senku_scientist
Rayquaza appearing right at the end of the episode was such a huge moment, and Roy looked like he was about to lose his mind seeing his dream right there
alder_326
That water trick to boost the Thunder Punch felt like such an old school anime strategy and seeing Captain Pikachu go off like that was the highlight of the fight
ptilol_385
I really liked seeing Dot actually start to enjoy these big battles and seeing Quaxwell pull off that Aqua Cutter move made me so happy for her growth as a trainer
shishinki_255
The twist with Gouging Fire being the real fire hero instead of Entei actually makes so much sense with the Area Zero setting and it was cool seeing Lucius bond with a paradox mon
professor_juniper
Using Area Zero as the spot to summon the Black Rayquaza felt like the perfect way to bring all those legendary heroes back together
sailor_chibi_moon_396
I felt so bad for Quaxwell getting burned by Burning Bulwark, but seeing it learn Aqua Cutter to overcome that defense was a huge win for Dot
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