The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account promoted the preview for episode 86 on February 26th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday, February 28th, 2025 is... episode 86, "The Rising Volt Tacklers VS The Explorers!". Terapagos releases the barrier it set up... but then the Explorers... The decisive battle now begins...!

アニポケ 2月28日(金)の放送は第86話
「ライジングボルテッカーズVSエクスプローラーズ！」
自身で張ったバリアを解除するテラパゴス
しかしそこにはエクスプローラーズが…
決戦が今、始まる…！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on February 26th, 2025.

The Explorers had been lying in wait for the barrier to get released so they could obtain the Rakulium. Friede and Spinel now face off in a double battle featuring Lizardon and Captain Pikachu VS Blacky and Ohbem.

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
ラクリウムを手に入れる為、バリアが解除されるタイミングを待ち構えていたエクスプローラーズ
フリード VS スピネル
リザードンとキャプテンピカチュウ
ブラッキーとオーベム
のダブルバトルでぶつかり合います

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on February 26th, 2025.

Onyx, Sango and Agate now stand in Liko, Roy and Dot's way. It's Liko VS Onyx, Roy VS Sango and Dot VS Agate; How will Liko, Roy and Dot take on the opponent they fought earlier back at Orange Academy...?!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
リコ、ロイ、ドットの前には、オニキス、サンゴ、アゲートが立ちはだかります
リコ VS オニキス
ロイ VS サンゴ
ドット VS アゲート
オレンジアカデミーでも戦った相手に
リコ、ロイ、ドットはどう挑む…!?

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a reminder on at 9am JST on February 27th, 2025 for people to watch the Pokémon Presents.

February 27th is Pokémon Day! May you all have a fun day with Pokémon today! And look forward to the Pokémon Presents at 11pm as well, okay?

2月27日は「Pokémon Day」
ポケモンたちと一緒に過ごす
楽しい一日になりますように
そして、よる11時からの「Pokémon Presents」も
楽しみですね！

At long last, the decisive battle between the Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers begins! To commemorate this, we present a personality test where you can find out whether you resemble Liko, Amethio, Dot, Sango etc the most! You can even enter the lottery while sharing the results! Go here for the test: https://anipoke-pr.jp/shindan/index.php

Campaign Period: Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, 10:00 to Monday, March 10th, 2025, 23:59
How to Enter:
① You will need an X (Twitter) account to apply.
② Follow the official Pokémon anime account (@anipoke_PR).
③ Post with the hashtag #Anipoke Fateful Battle (#アニポケ運命の決戦) during the campaign period.


10 winners were randomly selected to win a set of DesQ BATTLE on DESK Pocket Monsters Anime Ver. figures.

ついに、ライジングボルテッカーズ
VS エクスプローラーズ
決戦が始まる
ということで、あなたはどっち？診断を公開
リコ、アメジオ、ドット、サンゴなど…
あなたと性格が似ている人物を診断できます！
結果を共有してキャンペーンにも応募可能
こちらから

Update March 1st, 2025: After the airing of this episode, the quiz results for Spinel changed to remove Spinel's Magneton and it was replaced with a Jibacoil. At the time, it was an unrevealed Pokémon. Agate was also added to the quiz as one of the results.

Update March 5th, 2025: Spinel's Magneton was reverted back for the results.

Update March 7th, 2025: The test readded Spinel's Jibacoil to Spinel's results after it was revealed in episode 87.

Questions:

Are you an outdoor person or an indoor person?
アウトドア派？ or インドア派？

What do you do if there's a line for a limited item?
Be the first in line / Line up if you have time
限定品の行列があったら…
真っ先に並ぶ 時間があれば並ぶ

Do you prefer cooking or eating food?
料理は作るのが好き？ or 食べるのが好き？

Are you a very different person now than you were in the past?
Not much different / Yes got a makeover
昔から…
あまり変わらない イメチェンした

What do you do if you're fighting with a friend?
Confront the friend directly / Find a peaceful solution
友達とのケンカは…
正面からぶつかる 穏便に解決

What do you do when you find a Pokémon?
Battle it / Observe it
ポケモンを見つけたら…
バトル 観察

How do you react when you're in a tight spot?
Get fired up / Go nuts
ピンチになったら
燃える 暴れる

Do you sometimes put on a different personality?
Yes / No
いつもと違う自分を演じることが…
ある ない

Are you a rice person or a bread person?
お米派？ or パン派？

What do you do when a tough opponent appears?
Take time to prepare / Face them head on
強敵が現れたら…
準備して戦う 真っ向勝負

Are you a sea person or a mountain person?
海派？ or 山派？

Do you like showing off on social media?
Yes / No
映えることが…
好き 興味がない

What kind of work do you prefer?
Management position / Support position
仕事するなら…
中心で動く サポートに回る

The official Japanese Project Eevee PR X account promoted this episode on February 27th, 2025.

The Pocket Monsters anime airs every Friday at 6:55pm! The episode airing tomorrow, Friday February 28th, 2025 is episode 86, "The Rising Volt Tacklers VS The Explorers!" This episode will feature lots of white-hot battles, including one between Blacky and Captain Pikachu! Make sure to check it out, okay?

毎週金曜よる6時55分からはアニメ「ポケットモンスター」！
明日2月28日(金)放送は第86話「ライジングボルテッカーズVSエクスプローラーズ！」だよ
ブラッキー VS キャプテンピカチュウ など白熱のバトルがいっぱい
ぜひチェックしてみてね！

The official Japanese Pokémon account promoted the preview for episode 86 on February 27th, 2025.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, Liko and the others have a huge battle against the Explorers! Don't miss the battle between Friede and Spinel either, in this one we even see Abilities being used to their full advantage! Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、リコたちがエクスプローラーズと大バトル！
特性まで駆使したフリードとスピネルのバトルも見逃せない！
公式YouTubeチャンネルで予告編をチェック！
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4HlnTk9gzg

The official Japanese Pokémon account posted a teaser trailer on February 27th, 2025 for Pokémon Day 2025 showing a Mega Lucario and revealing that anime news would be announced on Friday, March 14th, 2025. The official Japanese Anime PR X account also posted the same trailer.

Pokémon anime news will be announced Friday, March 14th, 2025! You can't mega-vert your eyes from this!

3月14日（金）、アニポケの新情報発表！
アニポケからメガ離せない！

February 27th is Pokémon Day! We've released a new trailer for the Pokémon anime! News will be announced Friday March 14th! And don't miss the episode airing at 6:55pm tomorrow either!

2月27日は「Pokémon Day」
アニポケ の最新映像が公開されました！
3月14日(金)に新情報を発表！
明日よる6時55分からの放送もお見逃しなく！

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR Twitter account announced on February 28th, 2025 that there would be an anime booth at AnimeJapan 2025.

There's going to be a Pokémon anime booth at AnimeJapan 2025, which will be held Saturday March 22nd and Sunday March 23rd. In addition to this, we'll hold special stage shows on both days hosted by voice actors like Liko's VA Minori Suzuki-san and Roy's VA Yuka Terasaki-san. We'll be presenting anime news and the like as well! Make sure to come visit!

3月22日(土)、23日(日)開催の「AnimeJapan 2025」アニポケ ブースの出展が決まりました
さらに、両日で
リコ役 鈴木みのり さん
ロイ役 寺崎裕香 さん
など、声優の皆さんが登壇するスペシャルステージも開催
アニメの新情報などもお伝えします！
ぜひ遊びに来てね！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account reminded viewers on February 28th, 2025 about this episodes airing.

The Rising Volt Tacklers have arrived in Rakua alongside Terapagos and the Six Hero Pokémon. The Explorers were lying in wait for them so they can obtain the Rakulium. A fierce fight between these two factions now begins! The Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm is a must see!!

アニポケ 第86話「ライジングボルテッカーズVSエクスプローラーズ！」
テラパゴス と六英雄ポケモンと共にラクアに辿り着いたライジングボルテッカーズ
ラクリウムを手に入れようと待ち構えていたエクスプローラーズ
激闘の火ぶたが今、切られる
よる6時55分からのアニポケは必見です！！

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on February 28th, 2025.


Anipoke is just around the corner! The final battle at Rakua!! The Rising Volt Tacklers VS The Explorers!

Broadcasting every week from 6:55 pm! The anime "Pocket Monsters" will start airing soon! In this article, we'll introduce you to the Pokémon and characters that will appear in today's episode, as well as comments from the voice actors and director, and other information you won't find anywhere else!


Lead by the Black Rayquaza, Liko and her friends have finally arrive at Rakua, a paradise for Pokémon that Lucias discovered! At the heart of Rakua is a barrier that Pagogo set up to protect this area 100 years ago and it has now been lifted, and Liko and her friends continue farther into Rakua! However, the Explorers appear in front of Liko and the others!!


▲ Spinel appears before Friede, who had parted ways with Liko, Roy, and Dot!


▲ He has been keeping an eye on Liko and the others since they arrived in Rakua, and he was just waiting for the time when the barrier was removed......!?

Standing in front of Liko, Roy, and Dot, are three members of the Explorers, Onyx, Sango, and Agate! A fateful battle begins over the Rakulium that is in this land!!


▲ Liko and her friends will have a 3-on-3 Pokémon battle against the Explorers!!


▲ Meanwhile, Friede and Spinel also clash in a Pokémon battle!


▲ Liko's opponent is Onyx's Kyojiohn! It's not a bad match-up, but its Recover move makes it a troublesome opponent!


▲ Roy's Achigator clashes with Sango's Sakebushippo! An explosive screaming battle ensues!?


▲ Dot is having a hard time against Agate's Charem!? They're both the type that plans their battle strategies, but who will win......!?


▲ The decisive battle is an intense one in where even Terastallization is used!

And then... Things take an unexpected turn! Catch the rest on the Pokémon anime at 6:55pm tonight!


▲ The background behind Gibeon...... is that Rakulium!? What are they planning to do!!?

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】ラクアでの決戦!! ライジングボルテッカーズVSエクスプローラーズ!
ラクアでの決戦!!ライジングボルテッカーズVSエクスプローラーズ!
毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中！
アニメ「ポケットモンスター」まもなく放送開始!!
この記事はアニメ放送前に、今日の放送回に登場するポケモンやキャラクターの紹介、声優さんや監督からのコメントなどなど、ほかでは聞けないアニポケ情報をお届けするコーナーだ!!
黒いレックウザに導かれ、ついにかつてルシアスが発見したポケモンたちの楽園・ラクアへと到着したリコたち！
ラクアの中心部で100年前にパゴゴがこの地を守るために張ったバリアを解除し、リコたちはさらにラクアの深部へと進む！　しかしリコたちの前に現れたのはエクスプローラーズだった!!
▲リコ、ロイ、ドットと別れ先へ進んだフリードの前に姿を現したのはスピネル！
▲ラクアに到着したリコたちをずっと監視して、バリアが解除される時を待ち構えていた……!?
そしてリコ、ロイ、ドットの前にも、エクスプローラーズのオニキス、サンゴ、アゲートの3人が立ちはだかる！
この地に眠るラクリウムをめぐって、因縁の決戦が幕を開ける!!
▲リコたちとエクスプローラーズ、3対3のポケモンバトルに!!
▲一方の、フリードとスピネルもポケモンバトルでぶつかり合う！
▲リコの相手はオニキスのキョジオーン！　相性は悪くないが「じこさいせい」が厄介な相手！
▲ロイはアチゲータでサンゴのサケブシッポと激突！　絶叫爆音大声バトルに!?
▲ドットはアゲートのチャーレムに苦戦!?　共に戦略を練って戦うタイプだが、勝つのは一体……!?
▲互いの運命を決める決戦は、テラスタルも発動する激しいバトルに！
そして……事態はまさかの展開に!?　この続きは今日よる6時55分からのアニポケでチェックしよう！
▲ギベオンの背後に映る風景……これはラクリウム!?　一体、なにをするつもりだ!!?

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Anipoke episode with production artwork pieces on February 27th, 2025.

We present key frames of Friede and Spinel from episode 86. These two engage in a double battle where Friede uses Lizardon and Captain Pikachu while Spinel uses Blacky and Ohbem. Both of them are going all out in this battle where a certain something ends up happening...?!

Friede: 6:00
Spinel: 16:24

アニポケ マニア
第86話より フリードとスピネルの原画をご紹介
フリードはリザードンとキャプテンピカチュウ
スピネルはブラッキー、オーベム
でダブルバトルとなる2人
互いの本気がぶつかるバトルで、何かが起こる…!?

Yusuke Oshida (忍田雄介) posted a message on the official AniPoké post on February 28th, 2025 indicated that he worked on Sango's Terastallization scene.

Thank you for watching today!
I was in charge of animation for Sango's Terastallization scene.
Please look forward to future episodes of the Pokémon anime!

本日もご視聴ありがとうございました！
サンゴのテラスタル作画担当しました
今後のアニポケもお楽しみに！

In today's Pokémon anime episode, Sango's Sakebushippo Terastallizes during battle!
If you want to know how the battle ends, check out the latest episode on our official YouTube channel!

“ギラッギラにデコりな！”
今日のアニポケでは、バトル中にサンゴのサケブシッポがテラスタル！
バトルの結末が気になるキミは最新エピソードを公式YouTubeチャンネルでチェック！
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5nvFsy_KKQ

Chuckle Mouse Studio revealed uncredited staff members on March 17th, 2025 that did In-Between Animation on episode 86.

Pokemon Horizons Episode 79 and 86 credits Chuckle Mouse Studio!

Pokemon Horizon Episode 86
Inbetweeners Credits
- Ellio
- Alex
- JieYi
- Riri
- Arisa
- Nabil
- Effy
- Nana
- CiliPetai