A mega evolution in the series?
Written by Ross Locksley on 27 Oct 2025
The first episodes of Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope are streaming now on BBC iPlayer and airing on CBBC Monday to Thursday at 5:10pm
Liko, Roy, and Dot are back, stronger than ever, and ready to take on another adventure with new friends and new Pokémon—including Roy’s newest friend, a Lucario capable of Mega Evolution!
Synopsis:
It’s been one year since the events in Laqua left the Rising Volt Tacklers without a leader and a way forward, but a mysterious pink mist that harms Pokémon spurs Liko and Roy into action! Both Trainers have gained confidence and strength alongside their Pokémon, including Roy’s newest friend, a yellow Lucario capable of Mega Evolution. They’re joined by Dot, an intel-gathering expert, and Ult, a brash young Trainer who considers Roy his rival. Determined to rebuild the Rising Volt Tacklers and fulfill a promise made in Laqua, Liko, Roy and friends are training harder than ever as they take on the Explorers and forge a new path!
Check out the official trailer below:
Ross founded the UK Anime Network waaay back in 1995 and works in and around the anime world in his spare time. You can read his more personal articles on UKA's sister site, The Anime Independent.
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