The official Japanese Pokémon account promoted the preview for episode 88 on March 13th, 2025.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, we're getting a battle against Gibeon's White Zygarde! Liko and the others are joined in this battle by... Amethio? Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、ギベオンの白いジガルデとバトルに！
リコたちといっしょにジガルデと戦うのは……アメジオ？
公式YouTubeチャンネルで予告編をチェック！
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRbjdn8jhuc

Minori Suzuki posted a message after episode 88 aired on March 14th, 2025. Screenplay writer Kureha Matsuzawa also responded to her message.

"Everything will be fine as long as you have Pokémon with you."
Pokémon themselves feel that way as well.
If you believe in both yourself and in others, you'll definitely get through to them, and they will likewise believe in you.
You will then no doubt be able to discover something beyond the surface.
You'll be able to walk on, and you'll be able to create your own path in life, because you're not alone, you have others there with you.
This is what the Pokémon anime has taught me.
I'm going to give the new episode a proper watch when I get home.

ポケモンと一緒なら大丈夫。
それはポケモンも同じ気持ちで。
自分も、相手も、信じて。
そうすれば必ず伝わる。信じてくれる。
その先にきっと見えるものがある。
仲間がいるから、一人じゃないから、歩いていける。道を創っていける。
アニポケ が教えてくれました。
家に帰ってゆっくり観ます

I got goosebumps from the recording when I heard Liko's scream from her heart. Thank you very much.
アフレコでリコの魂からの叫びを聴いたとき鳥肌立ちました。ありがとうございました。

Thank you very much. I will continue working hard!!!
こちらこそです。この先も、もっともっと頑張ります！！！

Makoto Andō (安藤誠) announced on March 14th, 2025 that they did Key Animation for this episode.

I did Key Animation on episode 88.
Thank you very much.

88話原画でやってます
よろしくお願い致します

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on March 14th, 2025.


Anipoke is just around the corner! Protecting what's important! The climax battle with White Zygarde!!

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!


With the Rakulium crystals about to be activated, Liko and the others face off against Gibeon! Liko, Roy, Dot, and even Amethio joins up to face off against Gibeon's White Zygarde!
Friede, the Six Heroes Pokémon, Lucius, and Pagogo watch from behind. In order to protect all that is important to them...! Now, the curtain rises on a fierce battle!!


▲ A battle amidst the ominous atmosphere of the Rakulium! Can they overcome the overwhelming strength of Zygarde!?


▲ It is because he cares for his grandfather, Gibeon, that Amethio decides to join forces with Liko and the others to stop Gibeon's ambitions!


▲ An all-out Terastal battle! The key to the battle is Achigator who has a move that's Super Effective against white Zygarde!?


▲ It's just like a Raid battle! Fighting alongside Amethio who was once an enemy...... This is just too exciting!


▲ Liko and the others face off against the White Zygarde, and keep going no matter how many times they are knocked around!!


▲ "We will never give up!" The Liko who was afraid to even take a step forward on the day she met Nyaoha is no longer here!!

See how the battle goes on the Pokémon anime at 6:55pm today!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】大切なものを守るために！ 白いジガルデとのクライマックスバトル!!
大切なものを守るために！白いジガルデとのクライマックスバトル!!
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!!
まもなく活性化をむかえようとするラクリウムの結晶を前に、リコたちはギベオンと対峙する！　リコ、ロイ、ドットさらにはアメジオも加わり、ギベオンの白いジガルデに立ち向かう！
背後で見守るフリード、六英雄ポケモンたち、そしてルシアスとパゴゴ。すべての大切なものたちを守るために……！　いま、激闘の幕が開ける!!
▲ラクリウムの不穏な空気が漂う中でのバトル！　圧倒的な強さのジガルデに打ち勝てるか!?
▲祖父・ギベオンのことを想えばこそ、アメジオはギベオンの野望を止めるためリコたちと共闘することに！
▲いきなりテラスタルで全力勝負！　バトルの要は白いジガルデにこうかばつぐんのわざを持つアチゲータ!?
▲さながらレイドバトル！　かつて敵だったものとの共闘……これは熱すぎる！
▲全方位スキがない白いジガルデを前に、何度返り討ちに合おうとも立ち向かうリコたち!!
▲「絶対に諦めない！」　ニャオハと出会ったあの日、一歩踏み出すことすら恐れたリコの姿は、ここにはない!!
バトルの行く末は今日よる6時55分からのアニポケで見届けよう！

On March 14th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account reminded that this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked. It was available from March 14th, 2025 to March 21st, 2025. This episode was specifically labeled as a missed-program webcast (見逃し配信).

The episode was also available on the TV Tokyo YouTube channel and the Official Corocoro Channel and were labeled as limited-time delivery (期間限定配信) and were region locked. The TV Tokyo version included the series trailer at the end of the episode where as the Corocoro version had beginning and ending bumpers promoting Corocoro.

AniPoke Episode 88 The White Zygarde Causes Shock Waves
What did you think?
Terapagos turned into Stellar Form!
Next week, Rayquaza Rising finally reaches its climax!
Be sure to check out the missed stream!
The episode will be available for 1 week from today!

アニポケ 第88話「激震の白いジガルデ」
いかがでしたか？
テラパゴス がステラフォルムに！
次週、いよいよ「レックウザ ライジング」クライマックス！
見逃し配信は必見です！
公開期間は本日より1週間！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account reminded viewers on March 14th, 2025 about this episodes airing.

Liko, Roy, Dot and Amethio take on Gibeon's White Zygarde (50% Forme). And as the Terastallized Nyarote, Achigator, Welkamo and Soublades fight alongside each other, Dot notices an opening in Zygarde's defenses...?! Don't miss the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第88話「激震の白いジガルデ」
ギベオンの白いジガルデ(50%フォルム)に挑む
リコ、ロイ、ドット、アメジオ
テラスタルした
ニャローテ、アチゲータ、ウェルカモ、ソウブレイズ
で共闘する中、ドットがジガルデの隙に気づき…!?
この後よる6時55分からのアニポケをお見逃しなく！

On March 14th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Gibeon has lived for an entire 100 years pursuing the Rakulium. He demonstrates his overwhelming power by having the White Zygarde (50% Forme) unleash all kinds of moves!

金曜日はアニポケ の日
ラクリウムを追い求めて百年生き永らえてきたギベオン
白いジガルデ(50%フォルム)の様々なわざを繰り出し、圧倒的な力を見せつけます！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a teaser trailer on March 13th, 2025, 1 day ahead of the announcement on March 14th, 2025.

Pokémon anime news will be revealed Friday, March 14th, 2025!
Only ONE day remains until the announcement!

3月14日(金)アニポケ 新情報、解禁
発表まで…あと1日！

The title for this episode The White Zygarde Causes Shock Waves (激震の白いジガルデ) was first revealed in CoroCoro Ichiban! April 2025 on February 21st, 2025.

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a picture of Lucius with Black Rayquaza and Gibeon with White Zygarde on March 13th, 2025.

The Decisive Battle in Rakua in the Pokémon Anime:
Episode 87: "The Guidance of the Black Rayquaza"
Episode 88: "The White Zygarde Causes Shock Waves"

アニポケ ラクアでの決戦
第87話「黒いレックウザの導き」
第88話「激震の白いジガルデ」

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on March 13th, 2025.

What? Nyarote is evolving!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
おや！？ ニャローテ の様子が…！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account promoted the preview for episode 88 on March 12th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday, March 14th, 2025 is... episode 88, "The White Zygarde Causes Shock Waves"! Liko, Roy and Dot receive assistance from Amethio as they engage in a fierce battle against Gibeon's overwhelmingly powerful White Zygarde (50% Forme)...!

アニポケ 3月14日(金)の放送は第88話「激震の白いジガルデ」
圧倒的な強さのギベオンの白いジガルデ(50%フォルム)
リコ、ロイ、ドットにアメジオが加勢し、激戦が繰り広げられます…！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a teaser trailer on March 12th, 2025, 2 days ahead of the announcement on March 14th, 2025.

Pokémon anime news will be revealed Friday, March 14th, 2025!
2 days remain until the announcement!

3月14日(金)アニポケ 新情報、解禁
発表まで、あと2日！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a teaser trailer on March 11th, 2025, 3 days ahead of the announcement on March 14th, 2025.

Pokémon anime news will be revealed Friday, March 14th, 2025!
3 days remain until the announcement!

3月14日(金)アニポケ 新情報、解禁
発表まで、あと3日！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a teaser trailer on March 10th, 2025, 4 days ahead of the announcement on March 14th, 2025.

Pokémon anime news will be revealed Friday, March 14th, 2025! 4 days remain until the announcement!

3月14日(金)アニポケ 新情報、解禁
発表まで、あと4日！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account reminded people about the personality test on March 9th, 2025.

The Pokémon Anime Rising Volt Tacklers VS Explorers personality test is currently live! Why not take the test and find out which character you resemble the most in order to decide which side to support? You can even enter a lottery while sharing the results!

アニポケライジングボルテッカーズVS エクスプローラーズあなたはどっち？診断公開中！
あなたと性格が似ている人物を診断して推しを決めてみては？
結果を共有してキャンペーンにも応募可能
https://anipoke-pr.jp/shindan/index.php

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a teaser trailer on March 9th, 2025, 5 days ahead of the announcement on March 14th, 2025.

Pokémon anime news will be revealed Friday, March 14th, 2025!
5 days remain until the announcement!

3月14日(金)アニポケ 新情報、解禁
発表まで、あと5日！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a teaser trailer on March 8th, 2025, 6 days ahead of the announcement on March 14th, 2025.

Pokémon anime news will be revealed Friday, March 14th, 2025!
6 days remain until the announcement!

3月14日(金)アニポケ 新情報、解禁
発表まで、あと6日！

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 March 13th, 2025.

14:29 - Nyarote
16:37 - Liko

We present key frames of Liko and Nyarote from episode 88. These show the expressions they have on their faces during the white-hot battle against Gibeon and the White Zygarde. They really get across how much more driven than usual the two are during this battle!

アニポケ マニア
第88話よりリコとニャローテの原画をご紹介
ギベオン、そして白いジガルデ と対峙する
リコとニャローテ、白熱のバトル中の表情
いつも以上の気迫が伝わってきます！

Yusuke Oshida (忍田雄介) announced on March 15th, 2025 that he worked on this episode as an Animation Director and a Key Animator.

Thank you for watching!
I worked on episode 88 as an Animation Director and a Key Animator!
The evolution in this episode was very emotional for me, and I put everything I could into it. I hope that I was able to convey that on screen!

For episode 88, in addition to the regular staff who worked on it, I was able to ask some outside staff to help out! They were very helpful and inspiring.
It made me realize once again that we should continue to expand our outside connections and have more opportunities like this again. Thank you very much!

ご視聴ありがとうございました！
88話、作画監督と原画で参加させていただきました！進化回はやはり想い入れ深く、自分のできる一心を注いだつもりです。映像としてお届けできていれば嬉しいです！

88話は普段からご参加頂いているスタッフに加え、自分からお声がけをして何人かの外のスタッフさんにもご協力いただくことができました！大変お世話になり、刺激を受けました。
横のつながりを広げていき、またこのような機会を作れればいいなと、改めて実感した回でした。ありがとうございました！

Shunsuke Aoki (青木駿介) announced on March 15th, 2025 that he worked on this episode as a Key Animator.

In episode 88 of the Pokémon anime, which was supervised by Oshida-san, I did Key Animation for the scene where Masquernya shoots down Zygarde!

アニポケ88話の忍田さん作監回で、マスカーニャがジガルデを撃墜するところ原画やらせてもらってました！

Shunsuke Aoki (青木駿介) also revealed on March 15th, 2025 that Yusuke Oshida worked on 1 cut where Liko's Masquernya snapped its fingers.

Oshida-san was in charge of only 1 cut where Masquernya snapped its fingers!

指パッチンマスカーニャの1カットだけ忍田さんに担当してもらってます！