Summary
Pokémon Horizons episode 22 brings back Amethio, the original villain, for a covert clash with the heroes and the search for Black Rayquaza. The episode aired at a time inconvenient for American audiences, with no English subtitles, requiring some knowledge of Japanese to follow the plot. Fans eagerly await Amethio’s return, hoping to see if he can redeem himself after disobeying the Adventurers, potentially opening a path for him to join the heroes .
Pokémon Horizon episode 22 will see the return of the series’ original villain, Amethio, who will clash with the heroes as they explore a mine believed to be the last seen of Black Rayquaza . Here’s what fans should know before trying to catch the latest episode of the new series.
When are Pokémon Horizons episodes released?
Pokémon Horizons airs new episodes at 6:55pm JST every Friday on the TV Tokyo network. That time translates to 2:55 a.m. Friday on the US West Coast and 5:55 a.m. on the US East Coast, an inconvenient time for many potential viewers. The broadcasts are intended for Japan and are therefore, of course, broadcast without English subtitles, so some understanding of Japanese is required to follow the plot. The English dub of Pokémon Horizons has been confirmed for late 2023, but no more specific date is currently available.
What happened in Pokémon Horizons Episode #21?
Episode #21 of Pokémon Horizons features the team encountering a storm on their way to the Galarian mines, where Rayquaza was supposedly discovered and forced to hide in a shelter. There they find a Hatenna, which appears stable but is having difficulty reacting. Hatenna is said to be particularly sensitive to strong emotions, and after being brought on board, she was a bit overwhelmed by all the emotions she was having. Riko tells how overwhelming the airship was at first and gains Hatenna’s trust, allowing her to capture it – with Sprigatito’s encouragement, giving Riko her second Pokémon.
Pokémon Horizons Episode #22 sees an underground clash
Episode #22 is titled “Clash! The Galar Mine!”, and finds the crew digging deep into the mine, where they find several signs indicating Rayquaza’s presence. However, the Rising Volt Tacklers aren’t the only ones who have found their way to this mine in pursuit of Rayquaza–Amethio, the original villain from the first few episodes of Pokémon Horizons, will make a dramatic return. , this time will take place. against orders to fight Friede, Riko, and Roy, hoping to make up for his failure to protect the pendant earlier. Will the group be able to protect Riko and her pendant this time, or is Amethio on the verge of success?
Amethio was a popular character in his first appearances despite being a villain, so his return will certainly be welcomed by fans. It remains to be seen whether Amethio may be on the path to redemption as many fans believe, but disobeying the Adventurers’ orders certainly puts his status on the villain team in jeopardy . If Amethio fails again, he could be kicked out of the group altogether, which could open the way for him to join the heroes. Only future episodes of Pokémon Horizon However, it is possible to answer those questions.
