Pocket Monsters (2023) Speculation Thread

[RetroPokeFan]

Wonder how long until Anya gets dethroned?

When the show ends and everyone moves on to the next big thing. I'm surprised Saitama's made it onto the list considering S3 of One Punch Man's been panned across the board and plot wise he's basically fallen by the wayside.

 

[SerGoldenhandtheJust]

So pretty much confirmed our next evolution is going to be Armarouge I’d say. Now to see whether it happens next week or in the next to next episode

 

[Kazuniya]

So, it seems that the Pokemon anime will be featured at AnimeJapan 2026, just like last year. This exhibition will take place in late March, and the current arc will probably be in its final stages by that point. I wonder if we'll get some big announcement there, either about a new Horizons arc or perhaps something else.

Or maybe they'll just promote the finale of the arc there.

 

[Dephender]

So pretty much confirmed our next evolution is going to be Armarouge I’d say. Now to see whether it happens next week or in the next to next episode

The preview heeeeeavily hinted towards it happening next episode.

 

[Guy100]

Well, after this arc is over, the RVT kids will be catching new pokemon next arc. The possibility of future captues being either a mythical, legendary or Paradox pokemon joining the team seems inevitable.

Most commenters favored Dot being paired with Penchurant, however, I think Orgepon would be a best addition to her team, since its a pokemon that likes to accessorize.

I think Liko and Roy's next pokemon will be interesting. I think its almost obvious what Uruto's next pokemon will be if he gets a mythical.

 

[SerGoldenhandtheJust]

I do hope we get to see the SV Legendaries atleast properly showcased, I still wish Calyrex and the horses and the rest of galarian birds got time to shine.

 

[Articfoxgamez]

I feel like the other galarian birds have a decent enough excuse to just randomly show up in any series like some minor legends like to do.
Calyrex and the horses though yeah they are kinda doomed now.

 

[Pokemonfanforlife7]

I feel like the other galarian birds have a decent enough excuse to just randomly show up in any series like some minor legends like to do.

I don't know........

Calyrex and the horses though yeah they are kinda doomed now.

God Journeys just sucked so much.

 

[Guy100]

I do hope we get to see the SV Legendaries atleast properly showcased, I still wish Calyrex and the horses and the rest of galarian birds got time to shine.

I think it would be mandatory that the SV Legendaries appear within the horizon story. The tera type plot seems to be the catalyst that would debut them into the story properly.

I dont recall any of the anime gen story arcs to ever not include a main region Legendary in its story arcs.

Its a toss-up, either Miridan and Korridan debut via Friede obtaining both of them or the Explorers acquire them. Liko and Roy could also jsut brefriend them and ask them to join their quest.

Diana catching penchurant just seems out-of-no where, but this scenario opens the possibility to any type of encounter.

 

[Mythical-Moonlight]

Since the Pecharunt episode wasn't Quaxwells evo into Quaquaval, will HZ125 be the Iono episode where Quaxwell evolves or will it be a Armarouge vs Ceruledge Episode?

Been wondering about that too

Kinda ironic how Quaxwell was Dot’s first Pokemon yet it’ll be the last of her team to reach it’s final stage

 

[Illusio]

I dont recall any of the anime gen story arcs to ever not include a main region Legendary in its story arcs.

Kyurem didn't appear at all in the main BW series. Also, Zekrom was pretty irrelevant in the scheme of things.

 

[Kazuniya]

Kyurem didn't appear at all in the main BW series. Also, Zekrom was pretty irrelevant in the scheme of things.

Zekrom was there to explain Pikachu being nerfed.

Although it did not explain Ash becoming a comic relief dummy.

 

[Pokemonfanforlife7]

Kinda ironic how Quaxwell was Dot’s first Pokemon yet it’ll be the last of her team to reach it’s final stage

I think it's because Quaquaval's the least popular of the three fully-evolved Paldean starters, ergo, the writers don't care about showcasing it as much.

 

[Mythical-Moonlight]

I think it's because Quaquaval's the least popular of the three fully-evolved Paldean starters, ergo, the writers don't care about showcasing it as much.

I know Quaquaval isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but it’ll be cool to finally see all three Starters fully evolved in the anime

That’s a trend that’s never been broken in the anime until now (never understood why)

 

[Pokemonfanforlife7]

I know Quaquaval isn’t everyone’s cup of tea

It is mine, though, I like it better than Meowscarada by a significant margin.

but it’ll be cool to finally see all three Starters fully evolved in the anime

Oh, they still will. They're just putting it off.

That’s a trend that’s never been broken in the anime until now (never understood why)

Marketing.

 

[Jangobadass]

I do hope we get to see the SV Legendaries atleast properly showcased, I still wish Calyrex and the horses and the rest of galarian birds got time to shine.

I feel like the other galarian birds have a decent enough excuse to just randomly show up in any series like some minor legends like to do.
Calyrex and the horses though yeah they are kinda doomed now.

I think it would be mandatory that the SV Legendaries appear within the horizon story. The tera type plot seems to be the catalyst that would debut them into the story properly.

I dont recall any of the anime gen story arcs to ever not include a main region Legendary in its story arcs.

Its a toss-up, either Miridan and Korridan debut via Friede obtaining both of them or the Explorers acquire them. Liko and Roy could also jsut brefriend them and ask them to join their quest.

Diana catching penchurant just seems out-no where, but this scenario opens the possibility to any type of encounter.

Kyurem didn't appear at all in the main BW series. Also, Zekrom was pretty irrelevant in the scheme of things.

Ya know, this is one thing I really miss about the Movies: at the very least they were a good excuse to show Legendaries & Mythicals in action if they weren't in the Show...

It feels especially bizarre--even wrong--that this may VERY well be the first series without the Box Legendaries...
(Arceus help us all)

 

[Trey pokes]

Quaquaval coming last would be a smack in the face for me considering how much it help my Violet team, but I guess it's done to give Armarouge more promotion.

 

[Mythical-Moonlight]

Quaquaval coming last would be a smack in the face for me considering how much it help my Violet team, but I guess it's done to give Armarouge more promotion.

Just think of it as saving the best for last and it’s a lot less of a slap in the face

 

[345ash-greninja]

Quaquaval coming last would be a smack in the face for me considering how much it help my Violet team, but I guess it's done to give Armarouge more promotion.

Well, it's not only Quaquaval that's left after Charcadet's evolution cuz Lucario is also expected to Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario Z.

 

[UnovaMaster]

Wonder how long until Anya gets dethroned?

The Era of Anya never ends