Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 85: The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 85: The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.1
58 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sailor_lead_crow
The way Rayquaza looked like it just wanted to go back inside its ball after clearing the sky was such a small but sweet detail for the ancient hero
tyme_366
I was not prepared for how emotional it would feel to finally reach Laqua after all this time and seeing Liko unlock that barrier with Terapagos was such a huge moment for her character. I really hope the show doesn't end here because there is still so much to learn about Rakurium and whatever Friede is worried about.
sailor_mercury_394
My heart melted seeing that Bidoof hang out with Pagogo because it really sold how different this place is compared to the wild areas we usually see
nami_navigator_82
Seeing a Hydreigon and a Primeape just chilling together without trying to fight everyone was definitely the weirdest part of reaching Laqua but it made the paradise feel real
pippin_the_giant
Liko and Terapagos finally getting through that ancient barrier felt like a massive payoff for all the travel they did across every region and the atmosphere was just right
palla_palla
I finally saw the fabled land after waiting so long and those giant berries looked absolutely delicious plus Terapagos was so cute during the whole barrier sequence
lokomo
The peaceful vibes of Laqua were shattered when the Explorers showed up at the very end and now we finally get to see Friede throw down with Spinel
alan_stuart
The sight of Zapdos and Rayquaza just hanging out in the same paradise is wild and the way they designed this island felt really immersive
puck_the_elf
Rayquaza looks so soft just sleeping there and seeing it act like a guide was a nice change from it trying to blast everyone out of the sky
gundamfreak
Seeing a Feraligatr after more than a decade felt like such a massive win and those Eeveelutions just chilling together made the whole paradise vibe feel real
vincent_valentine
The visual of Rayquaza clearing those clouds to reveal the island was beautiful, and seeing the Explorers reveal their trap at the very end made the tension skyrocket.
palkia_308
Rayquaza letting Roy recall it felt like they finally understand each other and their bond is really starting to show now
ruby
Dot wanting to take pictures of the Eevee group for Penny was a really cute touch that connected back to their friendship so well
jackie_jackal_491
The Explorers just waiting for Liko and the group to do all the hard work with the barrier was such a smart move by them
jotaro_kujo_195
That Feraligatr appearance after so many years was a huge deal and the nostalgia felt really strong in that scene
korok
I felt a bit weird seeing Rayquaza acting so peaceful after all the chaos it caused earlier but I guess it just needed some rest in a nice spot
yamabiko_yamato_40
Seeing Durant and Heatmor just hanging out together in Laqua was so trippy after years of hearing they hate each other
enenra_enigma_53
My main issue is how long it took for anything to actually happen since we spent way too much time walking around looking at trees and water
eri_359
There was a moment where I felt a bit sad because Liko started worrying about the journey being over and it made me realize how far they have come since the first episode. The way she looks at Terapagos and wonders if it belongs in Laqua forever, shows how much she cares about its happiness over her own selfish desire to keep adventuring together
cobble_290
I am still trying to figure out if Laqua is actually a paradise or just some weird trap because Friede acting suspicious really has me on edge
EPISODE CONTEXT
This episode follows directly from the group's arduous ascent in 'Where the Land Meets the Sky,' delivering the payoff of actually reaching Laqua atop Mt. Kumuri — a major milestone in their ongoing journey. It functions as a deliberate calm-before-the-storm episode, establishing the serene setting that becomes critically important in the next episode, 'The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!,' where confrontation disrupts this paradise. At episode 85, the series is deep into its endgame stretch, and this tranquil interlude serves to raise the emotional stakes before the inevitable clash.
QUICK TAKES
sailor_lead_crow
The way Rayquaza looked like it just wanted to go back inside its ball after clearing the sky was such a small but sweet detail for the ancient hero
tyme_366
I was not prepared for how emotional it would feel to finally reach Laqua after all this time and seeing Liko unlock that barrier with Terapagos was such a huge moment for her character. I really hope the show doesn't end here because there is still so much to learn about Rakurium and whatever Friede is worried about.
sailor_mercury_394
My heart melted seeing that Bidoof hang out with Pagogo because it really sold how different this place is compared to the wild areas we usually see
nami_navigator_82
Seeing a Hydreigon and a Primeape just chilling together without trying to fight everyone was definitely the weirdest part of reaching Laqua but it made the paradise feel real
pippin_the_giant
Liko and Terapagos finally getting through that ancient barrier felt like a massive payoff for all the travel they did across every region and the atmosphere was just right
palla_palla
I finally saw the fabled land after waiting so long and those giant berries looked absolutely delicious plus Terapagos was so cute during the whole barrier sequence
lokomo
The peaceful vibes of Laqua were shattered when the Explorers showed up at the very end and now we finally get to see Friede throw down with Spinel
alan_stuart
The sight of Zapdos and Rayquaza just hanging out in the same paradise is wild and the way they designed this island felt really immersive
puck_the_elf
Rayquaza looks so soft just sleeping there and seeing it act like a guide was a nice change from it trying to blast everyone out of the sky
gundamfreak
Seeing a Feraligatr after more than a decade felt like such a massive win and those Eeveelutions just chilling together made the whole paradise vibe feel real
vincent_valentine
The visual of Rayquaza clearing those clouds to reveal the island was beautiful, and seeing the Explorers reveal their trap at the very end made the tension skyrocket.
palkia_308
Rayquaza letting Roy recall it felt like they finally understand each other and their bond is really starting to show now
ruby
Dot wanting to take pictures of the Eevee group for Penny was a really cute touch that connected back to their friendship so well
jackie_jackal_491
The Explorers just waiting for Liko and the group to do all the hard work with the barrier was such a smart move by them
jotaro_kujo_195
That Feraligatr appearance after so many years was a huge deal and the nostalgia felt really strong in that scene
korok
I felt a bit weird seeing Rayquaza acting so peaceful after all the chaos it caused earlier but I guess it just needed some rest in a nice spot
yamabiko_yamato_40
Seeing Durant and Heatmor just hanging out together in Laqua was so trippy after years of hearing they hate each other
enenra_enigma_53
My main issue is how long it took for anything to actually happen since we spent way too much time walking around looking at trees and water
eri_359
There was a moment where I felt a bit sad because Liko started worrying about the journey being over and it made me realize how far they have come since the first episode. The way she looks at Terapagos and wonders if it belongs in Laqua forever, shows how much she cares about its happiness over her own selfish desire to keep adventuring together
cobble_290
I am still trying to figure out if Laqua is actually a paradise or just some weird trap because Friede acting suspicious really has me on edge
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