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'''Rivals in the Dark of Night!''' (Japanese: '''闇夜の強敵''' ''Rivals in the Dark Night'') is the 25th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,257th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 20, 2023<!-- and | '''Rivals in the Dark of Night!''' (Japanese: '''闇夜の強敵''' ''Rivals in the Dark Night'') is the 25th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,257th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 20, 2023, and is scheduled to air in Australia on May 3, 2024<!--, and in the United States on *day*-->. | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Continuing from the end of the [[HZ024|last episode]], [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Friede]] find themselves confronted by [[Amethio]], [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] at | Continuing from the end of the [[HZ024|last episode]], [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Friede]] find themselves confronted by [[Amethio]], [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] at [[Diana]]'s [[Ancient castle|castle]], while, unbeknownst to them, the [[Explorers]] Admins [[Sidian]] and [[Coral]] are also on their way to the scene, accompanied by [[Hamber]]. {{an|Terapagos}} has locked eyes with Amethio in particular and is [[cry]]ing at him aggressively. Just then, Diana and her {{p|Arcanine}} enter the room to hold the Explorers trio off while her {{p|Squawkabilly}} opens a hidden tunnel for her granddaughter and her friends to use to escape. Diana assures them that she'll follow them once she's picked up something first. Liko, Roy, and Friede make their escape while Diana turns her attention back to Amethio and his henchmen. Zirc warns her not to get in the way of the Explorers, and she's surprised to learn the organization's name. Before Amethio can attack her, Diana jumps onto the back of her Arcanine and jumps out of a nearby window. Amethio tells Zirc and Onia to ignore her and focus on finding Terapagos. Liko [[recall]]s {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}} just as {{p|Rhydon}} digs through the tunnel ceiling above her, scaring her and forcing the group to run. From Rhydon's digging, Zirc is able to determine that the escape tunnel leads to one of the castle's towers. As such, Amethio orders his henchmen to circle their targets from below, while he strikes from above. | ||
Climbing the tower, Friede tells Liko and Roy to wait for him halfway through while he goes to the top to call [[Murdock]] to pick them up. However, his phone call is interrupted by Amethio appearing on his {{p|Corviknight}} and attacking him with {{m|Hurricane}}. To make his way to a more favorable battleground, Friede jumps off the tower and calls out his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} mid-fall, landing on the roof below. Witnessing the stunt, Liko and Roy realize Friede went ahead to use himself as a decoy to keep them safe. Amethio lands on the same rooftop, sending out {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} and recalling Corviknight to make the match one-on-one. Not wanting to trigger Ceruledge's {{a|Weak Armor}}, Friede chooses to keep his distance and attacks with {{m|Air Slash}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}. During the battle, one of Ceruledge's {{m|Psycho Cut}}s strikes the tower, causing rubble to start falling toward Charizard. Friede tells Charizard to use {{m|Dragon Claw}} on the rubble, but Amethio has Ceruledge use {{m|Phantom Force}}, having it dive out of the shadow of one of the pieces of rubble and take the hit from the Dragon Claw before Friede can react, triggering Weak Armor and increasing Ceruledge's {{stat|Speed}}. With this advantage, Ceruledge is able to land multiple {{m|Night Slash}}es on Charizard, sending it crashing down to the roof. Meanwhile, Diana packs up some books and an ancient belt before preparing to leave, only to be confronted by Hamber and his {{p|Dusknoir}}. | Climbing the tower, Friede tells Liko and Roy to wait for him halfway through while he goes to the top to call [[Murdock]] to pick them up. However, his phone call is interrupted by Amethio appearing on his {{p|Corviknight}} and attacking him with {{m|Hurricane}}. To make his way to a more favorable battleground, Friede jumps off the tower and calls out his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} mid-fall, landing on the roof below. Witnessing the stunt, Liko and Roy realize Friede went ahead to use himself as a decoy to keep them safe. Amethio lands on the same rooftop, sending out {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} and recalling Corviknight to make the match one-on-one. Not wanting to trigger Ceruledge's {{a|Weak Armor}}, Friede chooses to keep his distance and attacks with {{m|Air Slash}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}. During the battle, one of Ceruledge's {{m|Psycho Cut}}s strikes the tower, causing rubble to start falling toward Charizard. Friede tells Charizard to use {{m|Dragon Claw}} on the rubble, but Amethio has Ceruledge use {{m|Phantom Force}}, having it dive out of the shadow of one of the pieces of rubble and take the hit from the Dragon Claw before Friede can react, triggering Weak Armor and increasing Ceruledge's {{stat|Speed}}. With this advantage, Ceruledge is able to land multiple {{m|Night Slash}}es on Charizard, sending it crashing down to the roof. Meanwhile, Diana packs up some books and an ancient belt before preparing to leave, only to be confronted by Hamber and his {{p|Dusknoir}}. | ||
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* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] encounter [[Sidian]] and [[Coral]] for the first time. | * [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] encounter [[Sidian]] and [[Coral]] for the first time. | ||
* | * [[Diana]] starts traveling with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. | ||
* Diana reveals that [[Lucius]]'s last three Pokémon are {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Kleavor}}, and {{p|Entei}}. | * Diana reveals that [[Lucius]]'s last three Pokémon are {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Kleavor}}, and {{p|Entei}}. | ||
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* [[Onia]] | * [[Onia]] | ||
* [[Zirc]] | * [[Zirc]] | ||
* | * [[Diana]] | ||
* [[Hamber]] | * [[Hamber]] | ||
* [[Coral]] | * [[Coral]] | ||
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* {{p|Rhydon}} ([[Zirc]]'s) | * {{p|Rhydon}} ([[Zirc]]'s) | ||
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zirc]]'s) | * {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zirc]]'s) | ||
* {{p|Arcanine}} ( | * {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Diana]]'s) | ||
* {{p|Squawkabilly}} ( | * {{p|Squawkabilly}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{form|Squawkabilly|Yellow Plumage}}) | ||
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Hamber]]'s) | * {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Hamber]]'s) | ||
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Hamber]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]) | * {{p|Rotom}} ([[Hamber]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]) | ||
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* Although the [[move]] has existed since [[Generation V]], this episode marks the [[List of moves by anime debut|first time]] that {{m|Wide Guard}} is used in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | * Although the [[move]] has existed since [[Generation V]], this episode marks the [[List of moves by anime debut|first time]] that {{m|Wide Guard}} is used in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
* This episode revealed that {{Tera}}stallization is possible in regions unrelated to [[Paldea]]. | * This episode revealed that {{Tera}}stallization is possible in regions unrelated to [[Paldea]]. | ||
* The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Google Play]] in Australia on April | * The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Google Play]] in Australia on April 3, 2024. | ||
** This episode was originally scheduled to air in Australia on April 2, 2024, but was replaced with a rerun of ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]''. | ** This episode was originally scheduled to air in Australia on April 2, 2024, but was replaced with a rerun of ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]''. | ||
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[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]] | [[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]] | [[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes which aired in Australia before the United States]] | |||
[[de:Yamiyo no Rival]] | [[de:Yamiyo no Rival]] | ||