Explorers
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The Explorers (Japanese: エクスプローラーズ Explorers) is a mysterious organization that is after Liko's pendant, the Rising Volt Tacklers' sworn enemy, and the main antagonistic organization in Pokémon Horizons: The Series. Its real goals and motivations are currently unknown.
History
The Explorers were introduced in HZ001. With the goal of obtaining Liko's pendant, Amethio introduced himself as a representative of Liko's grandmother, requesting her to return the pendant. When Liko attempted to escape she was chased after, and eventually cornered by, Amethio, Zir, and Conia. Upon the arrival of Friede, the leader of the Rising Volt Tacklers, Amethio engaged in a battle with him. Their battle was cut short after Liko's pendant displayed an unknown power that shielded her from an incoming attack, which Friede used as an opportunity to escape with her. Having witnessed the pendant's mysterious power, the Explorers shifted their objective to acquiring both Liko's pendant and Liko herself, believing her to play a key role in the pendant's secrets.
Following an aerial chase of the Rising Volt Tacklers airship in the following episode, they managed to invade their enemy's ship, the Brave Asagi, where another battle between Amethio and Friede ensued. Due to a powerful Leafage from Liko's Sprigatito, the barrier around the battlefield broke, exposing everyone to the ongoing thunderstorm. This forced the Explorers to retreat, but not without taking Sprigatito as a hostage.
In HZ003, Zir managed to plant a tracker on the Brave Asagi while the ship was docked at the town where the Explorers were hiding out with Sprigatito. In the next episode, Amethio conferenced with Hamber, his superior, from his team's submarine. When asked if he had informed Gibeon, the Explorers' leader, about Liko's pendant, Amethio replied that he had not yet done so. The trio then set off to follow the Brave Asagi using the tracker's signal.
Members
Leaders
Gibeon
Gibeon is the boss of the Explorers. He is mentioned for the first time in HZ004, though he has yet to make an actual appearance in the series.
Hamber
- Main article: Hamber
Hamber debuted in HZ004, receiving progress reports from Amethio and his subordinates.
Admins
Amethio
- Main article: Amethio
The very first admin in the Explorers to be introduced in the series, appearing in HZ001.
Spinel
Spinel first appeared in HZ006. He first appeared in a meeting with the other Explorers Admins, upon seeing Amethio's flaws, Spinel was teasing him. Upon being interrupted by Hamber, Gibeon decided to give Spinel the mission to investigate the Rising Volt Tacklers.
Grunts
Conia
- Main article: Conia
Zir
- Main article: Zir
Technology
Gadgets
- In HZ002, the trio used their watches to change into the organization's standard uniform.
- In HZ003, Zir planted an tracker in the husk of the Rising Volt Tacklers' airship.
| Watches | Tracker |
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Vehicles
- In HZ004, Amethio contacted Hamber from a submarine.
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Artwork
| File:Amethyo Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.jpg | File:Zir Conia Concept Art 2023.jpg |
| Official artwork from Pokémon Horizons: The Series[1] | Official artwork from Pokémon Horizons: The Series[2] |
Trivia
- The Explorers is the first villainous organization created specifically for the anime.
- The names of the members of the organization presented in the anime refer to gemstones and rocks used in the creation of jewelry.
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