On December 15th, 2023, 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 to Japan only. It was available from December 15th, 2023 to December 22nd, 2023. 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). 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 33 The Roaring Black Rayquaza
What did you think?
The Rising Volt Tackler's are in a pinch, facing the raging Black Rayquaza.
Diana, who's traveling with them, has made a decision.
The missed stream will be available for 1 week from today!
Be sure to watch it!

アニポケ 第33話「咆吼(ほうこう)の黒いレックウザ」
いかがでしたか？
荒れ狂う黒いレックウザ を前に、ピンチに陥ったライジングボルテッカーズ
共に旅をしていたダイアナは、ある決意を固めました
見逃し配信の公開期間は本日より1週間
ぜひご覧ください！

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on December 15th, 2023.


Anipoke is just around the corner! A rare encounter at last!! The Black Rayquaza!!


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!

In the previous episode, the Rising Volt Tackler's met Laplace, one of the Six Heroes, and managed to convey their feelings to it. Laplace entered the ancient monster ball so it could accompany Liko and the others, and just when it seemed that the matter was settled......! Suddenly, the Black Rayquaza appears in front of the Rising Volt Tackler's!!


▲ Rayquaza suddenly appeared! It seems to have no intention of fighting with them, but what does its heart say......!?


▲ Liko's grandmother Diana is also shocked by the unexpected turn of events. But her expression is like a happy child!!

It is the Black Rayquaza that the Rising Volt Tackler's have been chasing for a long time! Liko wants to convey her feelings to follow in the footsteps of Lucius, the adventurer from ancient times. Roy, though really wants to battle it. While everyone's thoughts are expressed, there is one more person who has strong feelings for the Black Rayquaza......! As if he timed it just right, Amethio from the Explorers intervenes!


▲ A shadow jumps out in front of the Black Rayquaza! It's Amethio's Soublades!!


▲ Amethio attacks the Black Rayquaza. How in the world did he get here!?


▲ It seems that Amethio was chasing the Black Rayquaza to catch it...!?

After receiving an unexpected attack, Rayquaza lets out a roar of anger and counterattacks against Amethio, but the nearby Rising Volt Tackler's are also caught up in the attack!! Liko and the others are in a big pinch... At that very moment, Terapagos' body emits a mysterious glow!!!


▲ Rayquaza's anger is so great that the small island might be blown away! It's quite dangerous...!!


▲ Something strange happened to Terapagos when it saw that Liko and Roy were in big trouble!!?


▲ Terapagos begins to shine with a dazzling light. What is going on!?

So, the story will continue today at 6:55 pm on Anipoke! Suddenly, the Black Rayquaza appeared...... What is its intention!?


▲ Liko is staring at......!? Find out on today's broadcast!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】ついに邂逅!! 咆哮の黒いレックウザ!!
ついに邂逅!! 咆哮の黒いレックウザ!!
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」まもなく放送スタート!!
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!!
前回、六英雄のラプラスと出会い、なんとか自分たちの想いを伝えることに成功したライジングボルテッカーズ。ラプラスはリコたちと同行するため自ら「いにしえのモンスターボール」へと入り、一件落着かと思われたその時……!!　ライジングボルテッカーズの前に突如、黒いレックウザが現れた!!
▲突然姿を現したレックウザ！　こちらと争う気はない様子だがその胸中は……!?
▲リコの祖母・ダイアナもまさかの展開に驚愕する。でもその表情は子供のように嬉しそう!!
ライジングボルテッカーズがずっと追い続けてきた黒いレックウザ！　いにしえの冒険者・ルシアスの足跡を追うため想いを伝えたいリコ。どうしてもバトルがしたいロイ。みんなの想いが交錯する中、黒いレックウザに強い感情を抱く者がもう1人……!!　タイミングを見計らったかのように、エクスプローラーズのアメジオが乱入してくる!
▲黒いレックウザの前に飛び出す影が！　これはアメジオのソウブレイズ!!
▲そして黒いレックウザに攻撃をしかけるアメジオ。一体どうしてここに!?
▲アメジオは黒いレックウザを捕まえるために追っていたようだが……!?
思わぬ攻撃を受けて怒りの咆哮を上げるレックウザはアメジオに対して反撃するが、近くにいるライジングボルテッカーズもその攻撃に巻き込まれてしまう!!　大ピンチをむかえるリコたち……。その瞬間、テラパゴスの体が不思議な輝きを放つ!!!
▲小さな島が吹き飛ぶほどのレックウザの怒り！　ちょっとヤバいかも……!!
▲大ピンチのリコとロイを見たテラパゴスに異変が!!?
▲眩い光を放ち輝き始めるテラパゴス。一体何が起こっているのか!?
ということでこの続きは今日よる6時55分からのアニポケで！　突然、姿を現した黒いレックウザ……その目的とは!?
▲リコが見つめる先にいるのは……!?　今日の放送で確認だ!!

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 December 14th, 2023. The picture featured Black Rayquaza.

An original drawing of Black Rayquaza from episode 33.
The tremendous power of Black Rayquaza!
Amethio's Soublades is boldly attacking!

第33話より、黒いレックウザ の原画をご紹介
すさまじい黒いレックウザのパワー
アメジオのソウブレイズ が果敢に攻撃をしかけます

The original airing on TV Tokyo had a message above To Be Continued that said: After the commercials, The Glittering Records of Terapagos' Expeditions! (CMあとは、「テラパゴスのキラキラ探検記」！)