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'''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''' is the first [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. It is the twenty-sixth season of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. The season follows [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] as they travel around the {{pkmn|world}} with a group of adventurers known as the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In {{pmin|the United States}}, episodes were added on [[Netflix]] beginning on March 7, 2024 and concluding on November 22, 2024. In {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, it debuted on December 1, 2023 on BBC iPlayer and on December 4, 2023 on CBBC. In {{pmin|Australia}}, it debuted on February 27, 2024 on 9Go!. In {{pmin|Canada}}, it debuted on March 2, 2024 on Cartoon Network. In Asia, it debuted on March 8, 2024 on the Pokémon Asia ENG [[YouTube]] channel. In sub-Saharan Africa, it debuted on March 25, 2024 on Cartoon Network Africa. In {{pmin|New Zealand}}, it debuted on April 15, 2024 on Netflix.

It is preceded by [[S25|Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series]], the last season of the previous series, ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.

==Blurb==
<i>A new adventure is beginning within the wide world of Pokémon! Arriving at Indigo Academy, a girl named Liko receives her first partner Pokémon, Sprigatito. But she soon finds herself pursued by the Explorers, a mysterious group that’s determined to take the pendant necklace she wears. Liko isn’t on her own, though, as Friede, Captain Pikachu and the other Rising Volt Tacklers offer her protection aboard their airship. Meanwhile, a boy named Roy dreams of becoming a Pokémon Trainer, unaware of the secret hiding within the Ancient Poké Ball he carries. As Liko, Roy and the Rising Volt Tacklers set sail for new horizons, what kind of discoveries await?</i>

==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Horizons poster.png|thumb|250px|First poster for the season]]
[[File:Horizons poster 2.png|thumb|250px|Second poster for the season]]
[[File:Horizons poster 3.png|thumb|250px|Third poster for the season]]
[[File:Horizons poster 4.png|thumb|250px|Fourth poster for the season]]
* [[Liko]], a beginner {{pkmn|Trainer}} from [[Paldea]], enrolls in the [[Indigo Academy]] in [[Kanto]]. ([[HZ001]])
* Liko receives a [[Pokédex]] for her [[Rotom Phone]]. ([[HZ001]])
* Liko meets [[Amethio]] and gets on the radar of the mysterious [[Explorers]] organization. ([[HZ001]])
* Liko meets [[Pokémon Professor]] [[Friede]] for the first time. ([[HZ001]])
* A {{p|Terapagos|mysterious Pokémon}} briefly appears from [[Liko]]'s pendant. ([[HZ002]])
* Liko is introduced to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ002]])
* Liko joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ003]])
* The Rising Volt Tacklers head for [[Paldea]]. ([[HZ003]])
* [[Liko]] meets a boy named [[Roy]] for the first time. ([[HZ004]])
* Roy strikes up a friendship with the {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} that travels with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ004]])
* [[Roy]] encounters the Explorers for the first time. ([[HZ005]])
* [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] opens to reveal a {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}}, which flies away. ([[HZ006]])
* Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ006]])
* [[Gibeon]] removes [[Amethio]] from the mission to obtain [[Liko]]'s pendant and assigns it to {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}} instead. ([[HZ006]])
* Nidothing is secretly revealed to be [[Dot]], a member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ007]])
* [[Liko]] tries to befriend [[Dot]]. ([[HZ008]])
* [[Liko]] returns to [[Paldea]], while [[Roy]] visits the [[region]] for the first time. ([[HZ009]])
* Roy meets [[Alex]], Liko's father, for the first time. ([[HZ009]])
* Liko decides to head for [[Artazon]] with Roy to meet [[Brassius]]. ([[HZ009]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] meet [[Nemona]], a [[Paldea]]n {{pkmn|Champion}}, and [[Artazon]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Brassius]]. ([[HZ010]])
* Roy has an unofficial {{pkmn|battle}} with Brassius and loses. ([[HZ010]])
* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Mollie]] encounter a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}} with another Ancient [[Poké Ball]]. ([[HZ011]])
* The {{an|Terapagos|mysterious Pokémon}} briefly emerges from [[Liko]]'s pendant again. ([[HZ012]])
* [[Friede]] meets [[Lucca]], Liko's mother. ([[HZ012]])
* Liko and Roy learn more about the Ancient Adventurer, [[Lucius]]. ([[HZ012]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] decide to head for [[Galar]]. ([[HZ012]])
* [[Spinel]] is revealed to be spying on the Rising Volt Tacklers. ([[HZ012]])
* [[Roy]] encounters a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}}. ([[HZ013]])
* [[Spinel]] begins his attack on the [[Brave Olivine]]. ([[HZ013]])
* [[Friede]] is revealed to own a [[Tera Orb]]. ([[HZ014]])
* [[Spinel]] steals [[Liko]]'s pendant. ([[HZ014]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] see [[Dot]] in person for the first time. ([[HZ015]])
* Liko and Roy meet [[Levincia]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Iono]] for the first time. ([[HZ015]])
* [[Liko]] retrieves her pendant from [[Spinel]]. ([[HZ016]])
* Liko's pendant activates and briefly summons {{p|Arboliva}} from its Ancient [[Poké Ball]]. ([[HZ016]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] begin heading to [[Galar]]. ([[HZ016]])
* Dot reveals herself as Nidothing to Liko. ([[HZ016]])
* [[Friede]] reveals how he met [[Captain Pikachu]] and formed the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ018]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] visit [[Galar]] for the first time. ([[HZ019]])
* [[Murdock]]'s past is revealed. ([[HZ019]])
* Liko and Roy meet [[Motostoke]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Kabu]] for the first time. ([[HZ019]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] have an unofficial [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] with [[Kabu]], with Roy losing and Liko forfeiting. ([[HZ020]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] find out that the [[Black Rayquaza]] is at the [[Galar Mine]]. ([[HZ020]])
* [[Amethio]], [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] arrive in [[Galar]] to search for the Black Rayquaza at the [[Galar Mine]]. ([[HZ021]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encounter [[Amethio]] and his cohorts again. ([[HZ022]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] encounter [[Lucius]]'s third Pokémon, a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}. ([[HZ022]])
* The {{an|Terapagos|mysterious Pokémon}} emerges from Liko's pendant again, but does not change back. ([[HZ023]])
* [[Roy]] and [[Friede]] meet [[Liko]]'s grandmother, [[Diana]], for the first time. ([[HZ024]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] learn that the mysterious Pokémon is called {{an|Terapagos}}. ([[HZ024]])
* [[Amethio]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] arrive at Diana's castle and prepare to attack the Rising Volt Tacklers. ([[HZ024]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] encounter [[Sidian]] and [[Coral]] for the first time. ([[HZ025]])
* [[Diana]] starts traveling with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ025]])
* Diana reveals that [[Lucius]]'s last three Pokémon are {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Kleavor}}, and {{p|Entei}}. ([[HZ025]])
* [[Liko]] receives [[Lucius]]'s belt from [[Diana]]. ([[HZ026]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] set out to find the remaining members of Lucius's Six Heroes. ([[HZ026]])
* The [[Explorers]] decide to go after the [[Black Rayquaza]]. ([[HZ027]])
* A {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Polteageist}} and {{p|Sinistea}} join the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ030]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] find [[Lucius]]'s fourth Pokémon, a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Lapras}}. ([[HZ031]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encounter the [[Black Rayquaza]] again. ([[HZ032]])
* [[Amethio]] battles the [[Black Rayquaza]] and is defeated. ([[HZ033]])
* {{an|Terapagos}} transforms into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} for the first time on-screen. ([[HZ033]])
* [[Diana]] reveals to [[Friede]] that she intends to travel alone again. ([[HZ033]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] have a training {{pkmn|battle}} with Diana, which ends after they complete their objective of trying to land a single hit. ([[HZ033]])
* Amethio returns to the [[Explorers]]' base and requests to train with [[Hamber]]. ([[HZ033]])
* The [[Explorers]] are revealed to be looking for [[Laqua]]. ([[HZ034]])
* [[Amethio]] receives a [[Tera Orb]] from [[Hamber]]. ([[HZ034]])
* [[Diana]] leaves the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ034]])
* The Rising Volt Tacklers decide to return to [[Paldea]]. ([[HZ034]])
* A {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Maushold}} family joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ038]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] meet [[Blanca]], [[Dot]]'s mother and [[Murdock]]'s sister, for the first time. ([[HZ041]])
* Dot reveals to Liko and Roy the story of how she joined the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ041]])
* Dot {{pkmn|battle}}s Blanca and wins. ([[HZ041]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] arrive back in [[Paldea]]. ([[HZ042]])
* [[Friede]] is informed of the existence of a mysterious tower. ([[HZ042]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] cross paths with the [[Explorers]] again and have a [[Multi Battle]] with [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]], which is called off. ([[HZ043]])
* The Explorers are revealed to be planning to summon and capture the [[Black Rayquaza]]. ([[HZ043]])
* [[Friede]] meets [[Spinel]] in person for the first time and has another {{pkmn|battle}} against him. ([[HZ044]])
* The [[Explorers]] begin their operation to capture the [[Black Rayquaza]]. ([[HZ044]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] confront the Explorers to stop their plan. ([[HZ044]])
* The [[Brave Olivine]] suffers major damage when the Black Rayquaza is sent crashing into it. ([[HZ044]])
<!--* [[Spinel]], [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], and [[Chalce]] retreat. ([[HZ045]])
* [[Amethio]] uses {{Tera}}stallization for the first time. ([[HZ045]])
* Amethio and the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] battle against the [[Black Rayquaza]], but they are all defeated. ([[HZ045]])
* Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] decide they want to learn more about the Terastal phenomenon. ([[HZ045]])
* [[Gibeon]] orders the [[Explorers]] admins to continue monitoring Liko and {{an|Terapagos}} while waiting for the Rising Volt Tacklers to gather the Six Heroes. ([[HZ045]])-->

===Party changes===
====Additions====
* [[Liko's Sprigatito]] ([[HZ001]])
* [[Roy's Fuecoco]] ([[HZ006]])
* [[Roy's Wattrel]] ([[HZ014]])
* [[Dot's Quaxly]] ([[HZ016]])
* [[Liko's Hatenna]] ([[HZ021]])
* [[Dot's Tinkatink]] ([[HZ039]])
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====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Liko's {{p|Sprigatito}} → {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} ([[HZ045]])
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===Lucius's Pokémon===
Liko takes these Pokémon from [[Lucius]] under her care:
* {{pkmn2|Giant}} {{p|Arboliva}} ([[HZ012]])
* {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} ([[HZ023]])
* {{an|Terapagos}} ([[HZ023]])
* {{pkmn2|Giant}} {{p|Lapras}} ([[HZ032]])

==Episodes==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Paldea}}; text-align: center"
|- style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Paldea}}"
! Epicode !! Episode Title !! width=20px | #
|-
| [[HZ001]] || ''The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)'' || 1
|-
| [[HZ002]] || ''The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)'' || 2
|-
| [[HZ003]] || ''For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!'' || 3
|-
| [[HZ004]] || ''The Treasure After the Storm!'' || 4
|-
| [[HZ005]] || ''Found You, Fuecoco!'' || 5
|-
| [[HZ006]] || ''The Ancient Poké Ball'' || 6
|-
| [[HZ007]] || ''Special Training with Cap!'' || 7
|-
| [[HZ008]] || ''The Door That Never Opens'' || 8
|-
| [[HZ009]] || ''Welcome to Paldea!'' || 9
|-
| [[HZ010]] || ''Nemona and Brassius and…'' || 10
|-
| [[HZ011]] || ''Arboliva's Forest'' || 11
|-
| [[HZ012]] || ''The Future I Choose'' || 12
|-
| [[HZ013]] || ''An Unexpected Picnic!'' || 13
|-
| [[HZ014]] || ''Fly! Wattrel!!'' || 14
|-
| [[HZ015]] || ''Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?'' || 15
|-
| [[HZ016]] || ''Quaxly, We Can Do It'' || 16
|-
| [[HZ017]] || ''Special Training Time!'' || 17
|-
| [[HZ018]] || ''Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!'' || 18
|-
| [[HZ019]] || ''The Bittersweet Truth'' || 19
|-
| [[HZ020]] || ''Kabu's Battle Training!'' || 20
|-
| [[HZ021]] || ''The Lonely Hatenna'' || 21
|-
| [[HZ022]] || ''Charge! Galar Mine!'' || 22
|-
| [[HZ023]] || ''Fiery Galarian Moltres'' || 23
|-
| [[HZ024]] || ''Reunion at the Ancient Castle!'' || 24
|-
| [[HZ025]] || ''Rivals in the Dark of Night!'' || 25
|-
| [[HZ026]] || ''Terapagos's Adventure'' || 26
|-
| [[HZ027]] || ''As Long as I'm with My Friends'' || 27
|-
| [[HZ028]] || ''The Stolen Treasure'' || 28
|-
| [[HZ029]] || ''Orla and the Poké Ball Smith'' || 29
|-
| [[HZ030]] || ''Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!'' || 30
|-
| [[HZ031]] || ''Song Within the Mist'' || 31
|-
| [[HZ032]] || ''Lapras's Feelings for its Friends'' || 32
|-
| [[HZ033]] || ''Roar of the Black Rayquaza'' || 33
|-
| [[HZ034]] || ''Respective Departures'' || 34
|-
| [[HZ035]] || ''The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!'' || 35
|-
| [[HZ036]] || ''Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!'' || 36
|-
| [[HZ037]] || ''Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!'' || 37
|-
| [[HZ038]] || ''The SOS is from Tandemaus?'' || 38
|-
| [[HZ039]] || ''Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer'' || 39
|-
| [[HZ040]] || ''Farewell, Sprigatito?'' || 40
|-
| [[HZ041]] || ''A Wild Mom Appears!'' || 41
|-
| [[HZ042]] || ''Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin'' || 42
|-
| [[HZ043]] || ''A Challenge from the Explorers'' || 43
|-
| [[HZ044]] || ''The Plan to Capture Rayquaza'' || 44
|}
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==Home video releases==
===North American DVD releases===
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===Australian DVD releases===
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==Trivia==
* This is the first season not to feature {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} as main protagonists and the [[Team Rocket trio]] as main antagonists.
* The season was initially announced to be releasing in {{pmin|the United States}} and internationally on February 23, 2024,<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-horizons-the-series-will-debut-on-netflix-in-february-2024 ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' Will Debut on Netflix in February 2024] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> but was later delayed till March 7, 2024.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-horizons-the-series-launch-date-is-now-march-7 ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' Launch Date is Now March 7] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref>
* Unlike previous series, the English titles of episodes follow the Japanese titles more closely, with most titles being direct translations.
* In Asian territories where [[The Pokémon Company]] holds distribution rights, this season is numbered as season 26.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m01fq_kJNo The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One | Pokémon Horizons | S26 EP1 | @disneyindia]</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=383050927891616 Mentari TV on Facebook]</ref><ref>[https://tw.portal-pokemon.com/special/hot_info/anime_movie/s26/ 寶可夢地平線：系列]</ref> However [[The Pokémon Company International]] refers to this series as a new, separate series different than the previous anime series. This includes referring to the show as the "new Pokémon animated series"<ref>https://press.pokemon.com/en/products/New-Pokemon-Animated-Series</ref> in pre-release material, starting the numbering from Season 1,<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0grjk93/episodes/player</ref> and using "Pokémon the Series" in social media material of prior episodes after this point.<ref>https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation</ref>
* This is the first season where the English dub uses different opening themes for different releases of the same episodes, with [[Becoming Me]] for the international release and [[We Go (English Ver.)]] for the Asian release.

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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://horizons.pokemon.com Pokémon Horizons: The Series website]
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/horizons/1 Pokémon Horizons: The Series page at Pokemon.com]
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