On July 1st, 2022, the official Japanese Anipoke Twitter account posted a Key Visual featuring Satoshi and Daigo to help promote the next new episode airing a week later on July 8th, 2022 as the series was on a summer break at the time. This episode featuring Satoshi and Daigo's battle would air on July 22nd, 2022 though.

Anipoke Latest Key Visual Arrives!
Satoshi's opponent in the Masters Tournament is,
Houen Champion Daigo!
It will be a battle with strong desires to win!
Please look forward to it!
The next episode of Anipoke will air on July 8th, 2022!

アニポケ 最新キービジュアルが到着
マスターズトーナメント サトシの対戦相手は、
ホウエンチャンピオンのダイゴ
勝利への強い思いがぶつかるバトル
どうぞお楽しみに
アニポケ次回の放送は7月8日‼

For everyone who supported me in getting here...
And for my Pokémon! We will win!
ここに来るまでに応援してくれてた
みんなのためにも…
ポケモンたちのためにも！必ず勝つ！

Only by winning the Pokémon World Championships can you say you are the strongest Trainer!
ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス、
にれを制してこそ、一番強くて凄い
トレーナーと言える！

The official Animedia magazine Twitter account posted a Tweet to promote the August 2022 issue on July 7th, 2022. The issue went on sale the next day, July 8th, 2022 and featured a clear file.

The August issue of Animedia comes with a clear file and pinup poster of the TV anime Pocket Monsters! In the interview, Kenichi Suzumura, who plays the role of Daigo, talks about his love for Daigo and Metagross. The magazine will be on sale on July 8th, 2022.

アニメディア８月号はTVアニメ『ポケットモンスター』のクリアファイル＆ピンナップ付き！インタビューではダイゴ役の鈴村健一さんに、ほとばしるダイゴ愛、そしてメタグロス愛を語っていただきました♥　描きおろしイラストにもご注目！ 7月8日発

On July 22nd, 2022, the official Japanese Twitter account reminded people that this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked to Japan only. It was available from July 22nd, 2022 to July 29th, 2022. This episode was specifically labeled as a limited time broadcast (期間限定配信).

Pocket Monsters Anime Episode 118 'Satoshi Heads Into Battle! VS Daigo!!'
What did you think!?
Daigo has smart battle strategies and Satoshi has unconventional tactics.
The 4th match of the 1st round of the Masters Tournament is available for streaming.
Anipoke Episode 118 will be available for one week from today!!
Be sure to watch it!

アニポケ 第118話「サトシ出陣！VSダイゴ！！」
いかがでしたか⁉
ダイゴの頭脳戦が光るバトル展開と、サトシの型破りな戦術
激闘の #マスターズトーナメント 1回戦第4試合は見逃し配信でもう一度‼
アニポケ第118話の公開期間は本日より1週間!!
ぜひご覧ください

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an After Story comic on July 24th, 2022 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

Anipoke Episode 118 After Story
Daigo loves rare stones.
He was very interested in the "Z-Crystal" he saw in battle, and was talking to Satoshi about it.
The day when Daigo goes to the Alola region to investigate Z-Crystals may be coming soon...!?

アニポケ 第118話アフターストーリー
珍しい石が大好きなダイゴ
バトルで目にした「Zクリスタル」に興味津々で、サトシに話しかけていました
ダイゴが、アローラ地方へZクリスタルの調査に行く日も近い…かも⁉

Daigo: Satoshi, can you show me that Z-Crystal?
ダイゴ: サトシくん、そのZクリスタルを見せてもらえないか？

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on July 22nd, 2022. They also tweeted about the page on the official CoroCoro Comic Twitter account to promote it.

Anipoke is just around the corner! "I can finally battle you." Round 1 Match 4 Daigo vs Satoshi!!


The anime "Pocket Monsters" will start airing soon! It airs every Friday at 6:55 p.m. and it is very popular! 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 Anipoke information you won't find anywhere else! The 4th person tonight... The final semi-finalist will be decided!!


The Masters Tournament of the Pokémon World Championships is a tournament to determine the strongest Pokémon trainers, and the fourth and final battle of the first round begins under the watchful eyes of some of the most famous and powerful competitors in the world! Finally, it is Satoshi's turn! Satoshi's opponent is Daigo, the champion of the Houen Region! They have met during their travels and have seen each other many times, but this is actually the first time they have battled! It's going to be a totally unpredictable match!


▲ Daigo learned about Mega Evolution during his journey to find stones and he continues to study its origins. Will his trump card be a Mega evolution...!?


▲ Many champions and talented trainers from various regions participated in this tournament, and Satoshi was the first champion of the Alola region!

Standing in front of Satoshi is the powerful opponent Daigo who is ranked #3 and always gives it his all! The outcome of the battle is completely unpredictable! Who will get through the first round? Who will be the strongest trainer?!


▲ Both Pokémon battle head-to-head! Daigo's partner Pokémon is an alternate-colored Metagross. He has to be careful verses it!


▲ The Barnacle Pokemon Yuradle!? This is one of Daigo Pokémon!?


▲ Aggron is another one of Daigo's Pokémon! It's a sturdy and powerful opponent, but how will he take it down!?


▲ This is Will-o'-the-Wisp which it learned while training with Shinji! Shinji's Metagross in that battle was practice for the battle against Daigo!


▲ There are many friends watching Satoshi in this battle! He can't lose for the sake of his friends and Pokémon who support him!


▲ Mega Metagross stands in front of Satoshi's Pikachu! Daigo's trump card did Mega evolve!


▲ Satoshi though can Daimax, use a Z-move, and can Mega evolve! They'll be sure to put everything they've done so far into this battle!


▲ Who will win when the battle's settled...!? Be sure to check the ending of the battle in today's broadcast!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】「ようやくキミとバトルできるね」1回戦第4試合 ダイゴvsサトシ!!
「ようやくキミとバトルできるね」1回戦第4試合 ダイゴvsサトシ!!
毎週金曜よる6時55分から大好評放送中！
アニメ「ポケットモンスター」まもなく放送スタート！
この記事はアニメ放送直前に、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！　今夜4人目の…最後のセミファイナル進出者が決定する!!
ポケモンバトル最強を決める大会、ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップスの「マスターズトーナメント」はついに、全国の名だたる強豪たちが見守る中、第4試合1回戦最後のバトルが始まる!!　いよいよ我らがサトシの出番だ!!　サトシの対戦相手はホウエン地方のチャンピオン・ダイゴ！　旅の途中で知り合って何度も顔を合わせてはいるが、実は2人がバトルをするのは初！　全く予想がつかない勝負になりそうだ!!
▲石を求める旅の途中でメガシンカを知り、そのルーツについて研究を続けるダイゴ。となるとやはり切り札はメガシンカ…!?
▲各地方のチャンピオンや実力者が数多く出場する大会だが、サトシだってアローラ地方の初代チャンピオンだぜ！
全力を出すサトシの前に立ちはだかる、ランキング3位の強敵ダイゴ！！バトルの結末はまったく予想できないぞ！　果たして１回戦を突破するのは!?　一番強くてすごいのはどちらなのか!?
▲ぶつかり合う両者のポケモン！　ダイゴのパートナーポケモンである色違いのメタグロス。こいつには要注意だ!!
▲いわつぼポケモン・ユレイドル!?　これはダイゴのポケモンか!?
▲ダイゴのポケモン、もう1匹はボスゴドラ!?　頑丈でパワーもある相手だが、どう切り崩すか!?
▲これはシンジとの特訓で習得した「おにび」！　あのバトルでシンジが繰り出したメタグロスはダイゴ戦を想定していた!?
▲今回のバトルでは、たくさんの仲間たちがサトシを見守ってくれているぞ！　応援する仲間たちやポケモンたちのためにも負けられない!!
▲サトシのピカチュウの前に立ちはだかるのはメガメタグロス！？　やはりダイゴの切り札はメガシンカできたか！
▲対するサトシにだってダイマックスもZワザもメガシンカもあるぞ！　これまでのバトルのすべてをぶつけろ!!
▲そして決着のときが…!?　バトルの結末は、今日の放送でチェックしよう！

The flashback scene features the battle between Ash's Gengar and Paul's Metagross from PM2019 114.

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Anipoke episode with a production artwork piece on July 21st, 2022. The picture featured Daigo.

A glimpse behind the scenes of the Anipoke production
This time, it's an original drawing of Daigo from episode 118.
You can feel his fighting spirit from his expression.

アニポケ制作の舞台裏をチラ見せ 今回は第118話の中からダイゴの原画をご紹介 キリッとした表情から闘志が伝わってきますね