The title for this episode Clash! The Dragon Speed Gang (激突！ドラゴン爆走団) was first revealed in TV LIFE 2025 No.09 on April 21st, 2025. The Summaries and Staff Lists were posted in Animedia Anime Hunter Plus June 2025 Pokémon Section which was released on May 10th, 2025.

On May 16th, 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 May 16th, 2025 to May 23rd, 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 96 Clash! The Dragon Speed Gang
What did you think?
What did Liko, Roy, and Uruto encounter at the place that the Dragon Speed Gang led them to...
Be sure to watch the missed broadcast!
There will be no broadcast next week!
The next episode will be on Friday, May 30th, 2025 from 6:55 p.m.

アニポケ 第96話「激突！ドラゴン爆走団」
いかがでしたか？
ドラゴン爆走団が導いた先で
リコ、ロイ、ウルトが出会ったのはなんと…
見逃し配信でチェックしてね！
来週の放送はお休みです！
次回は5月30日(金)よる6時55分から

Corocoro Comic June 2025 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック 2025年6月号) was published by Shogakukan on May 15th, 2025. There was 1 page dedicated to the anime.
A SUPER TEAM-UP SCOOP: THE NEW COMPANION URUTO!!
The anime is the mega talk of the town now that it's entered a new chapter! The new character Uruto is the key to its battles!!

URUTO JOINS THE GROUP! THIS IS NOW AN ADVENTURE WITH A GROUP OF THREE!!
Uruto is now helping Liko and Roy on their adventure, with Dot providing support! The trio will be following the Rakulium traces!!
*Uruto has extreme faith in his own strength. His catchphrase is "Mega".
*Yamirami can Mega Evolve into Mega Yamirami thanks to its bond with Uruto!

KEY POINT: MEGA YAMIRAMI'S DEFENSES!!
*It can take attacks with its jewel once Mega Evolution has made it grow gigantic!

KEY POINT: HE'S ROY'S RIVAL?!
*Did something happen between them back when they were training in the Kalos region?

KEY POINT: TOGETHER THESE TWO ARE THE SHARPEST SPEAR AND THE HARDEST SHIELD!
*Roy attacks and Uruto defends! When they work together, they bring in the victories!!

You mega can't megavert your eyes from the two episodes Corocoro spotlights:

Scheduled for May 16th: "Clash! The Dragon Speed Gang"
Liko and the others learn that there was an eyewitness account of the Black Rayquaza in Fusube City in the Jouto region one year ago, but when they head there to investigate, they encounter Mototokage riders called the "Dragon Speed Gang"...?!

Scheduled for May 30th: "The Mischievous Maggyo's Lovely Smile?"
Nanjamo asks Dot to come visit her in Hakko City, where a high number of pranks have apparently been played on Pokémon lately to scare them. When Dot checks the footage of these pranks, it turns out they're actually being played by a Maggyo?!

Official Shogakukan Website: https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/magazines/0380906125

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a preview on May 14th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday May 16th is... episode 96, "Clash! The Dragon Speed Gang"! Liko, Roy and Uruto head to Fusube City, the home of a clan of Dragon Pokémon Trainers! There's apparently been an eyewitness account of the Black Rayquaza there, but...?!

アニポケ 5/16(金)の放送は
第96話「激突！ドラゴン爆走団」
リコ、ロイ、ウルトはドラゴン使いの一族が暮らす街・フスベシティへ！
ここで、黒い #レックウザ が目撃されたようですが…!?
アニポケは毎週金曜よる6時55分～
テレ東系で放送中
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Quiz on May 14th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Quiz: "Find the One and Only Pokémon!"
Only one of these Pokémon is not a Dragon type! Here's a hint: You might know the answer from one of the Mega Gurumin segments...? If you know the answer, tell us in a quote, okay?

アニポケ クイズ
「1匹しかいないポケモンを探せ！」
この中に1匹だけ、ドラゴンタイプではないポケモンがいます！
ヒントは…以前のメガぐるみん のコーナーを見ていたら分かるかも…？
分かった人は引用ポストで教えてね


The answer was posted on May 15th, 2025.

The Correct Answer to the "Find the One and Only Pokémon!" Pokémon Anime Quiz:
The only Pokémon that wasn't a Dragon type was... Denryu! One of the Mega Gurumin segments mentioned that it gains the Dragon type upon Mega Evolving! Denryu itself is an Electric type Pokémon!

アニポケ クイズ
「1匹しかいないポケモンを探せ！」正解発表
1匹だけ、ドラゴンタイプではないのは…デンリュウ
#メガぐるみん のコーナーで、メガシンカするとドラゴンタイプが加わることが紹介されていました！
デンリュウは、でんきタイプのポケモンです！

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a preview on May 15th, 2025.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, we'll meet the mysterious group called the Dragon Speed Gang! It seems like they know something about the Black Rayquaza, but...? Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、謎の集団、ドラゴン爆走団が登場！
黒いレックウザについて何か知っているみたいだけど……？
公式YouTubeチャンネルで予告編をチェック！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account reminded viewers on May 16th, 2025 about this episodes airing.

In the Pokémon anime episode airing tonight at 6:55pm, we'll meet the Dragon Speed Gang, which is made up of Dragon type Trainers, and the Wriggle gang, which loves wriggling! Which side are you on? Repost this post if you prefer the Dragon Speed Gang, or like it if you prefer the Wriggle Gang!

本日よる6時55分から放送のアニポケには
ドラゴンタイプ使いのドラゴン爆走団
くねくねを愛するクネクネ団が登場！
あなたはどっち派？
ドラゴン爆走団はリポスト！
クネクネ団はいいねしてね！

On May 16th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Uruto has decided to start traveling with Liko and Roy now. He's not very used to helping out with making pancakes either... Liko then asks Uruto what it is that makes him want to become stronger.

金曜日はアニポケの日
リコ、ロイと一緒に旅をすることになったウルト
パンケーキを作るお手伝いも
慣れていなくて…
リコはウルトに対して、強くなりたい理由を尋ねます

On May 16th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted an airing reminder.

There was an eyewitness account of the Black Rayquaza near Fusube City one year ago, so there's likely to be some kind of major clues there...! However, when Liko and the others head there to investigate, Mototokage riders called the "Dragon Speed Gang" get in their way?! The Pokémon anime is coming up soon at 6:55pm! Yoroshiku!

アニポケ 第96話「激突！ドラゴン爆走団」
フスベシティ近辺で
黒いレックウザ が目撃されたのは1年前
何か有力な手掛かりがありそうです…！
しかし、調査に向かうリコたちの前には、
モトトカゲ に乗った「ドラゴン爆走団」が立ちはだかり!?
この後よる6時55分からのアニポケをヨロシク！

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on May 16th, 2025.


Today's Pokémon is gonna be lit, folks! We're the Dragon Speed Gang, and we're gonna go all out!

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!


Last time, Pagogo was facing the mountains, trying to tell Liko and the others something. When Dot investigated that direction, it turned out that there was a city called Fusube City where a clan of Dragon Pokémon Trainers lived.

Furthermore, Dot's investigation revealed that about a year ago, there were sightings of a Black Rayquaza near Fusube City!! Could this be a coincidence...!? Anyway, they had to go check it out!!

▲ Their destination is Fusube City, where a clan of Dragon Pokémon Trainers live! It seems to have ties to Professor Hassaku of the Academy as well.


▲ Of course, Uruto, who joined Liko and the others on their last adventure, is coming too! ...But he still seems to be awkward around girls.

On their way to investigate the rocky mountain, Liko and the others gather information from locals. Apparently, a group of outcasts from the Dragon Speed Gang have set up a hideout in this area and are causing trouble.

These individuals wear suspicious masks, ride Mototokage's, and run amok. Rumors abound about their wicked deeds are well known: they beat people up for making eye contact, steal Monster Balls, and the list goes on.


▲ That's right, it was a trio just like... And here they come, the Dragon Speed Gang!!


▲ ……And just like that, Liko and the others find themselves suddenly surrounded.


▲ When they bring up Rayquaza, something's definitely off about them!? These guys know something for sure!!


▲ Furthermore, some wiggling creatures appears, making the situation even more chaotic!!

Whether it's the Speed Gang or the Wiggle Gang or whoever they are, when you have to battle, you have no other choice! So tune in to AniPoke tonight at 6:55 PM for the rest of the story!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】今日のアニポケは、我ら「ドラゴン爆走団」が ブッこんでくんで夜露死苦ゥ!!
今日のアニポケは、我ら「ドラゴン爆走団」が ブッこんでくんで夜露死苦ゥ!!
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!!　
前回、山の方を向いてリコたちに何かを伝えようとしていたパゴゴ。ドットがその方角を調べてみると、なんとそこにはドラゴン使いの一族が多く暮らす街「フスベシティ」があることが判明する。
さらにドットの調査によると、一年くらい前にフスベシティ近辺で黒いレックウザの目撃情報もあるようだ!!　これは偶然……!?　とにかく行ってみるしかない!!
▲向かうはドラゴン使いの一族が暮らすフスベシティ！　アカデミーのハッサク先生にもゆかりがあるようだ。
▲もちろん前回リコたちの冒険の仲間となったウルトもいっしょ！　……でも相変わらず女の子は苦手みたい。
岩山へ調査に向かう道中で聞き込みをするリコたち。どうやらこの辺りでは、ドラゴン使いの一族のはみ出し者たちがアジトを構えて暴れ回っているらしい。
「ドラゴン爆走団」と名乗るその連中は、怪しい仮面をかぶり、モトトカゲに乗って暴走し、目が合ったという理由で人をボコボコにしたり、モンスターボールをカツアゲしたりと悪いうわさが後をたたないようだ。
▲そうそうまさにこんな感じの3人組で……で、出たぁぁぁドラゴン爆走団だ～ッ!!
▲……ということで、いきなり取り囲まれてしまうリコたち。
▲レックウザの話を振ると、どこか様子がおかしい!?　絶対何か知ってるぞこいつら!!
▲さらに、何やらクネクネしたやつも現れてさらにカオスな状況に!!
爆走団だかクネクネ団だか何だか知らないが、売られたバトルは買うしかない！
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!!

On May 15th, 2025, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art featuring Roy and Uruto.

We present a key frame of Roy and Uruto from episode 96. Uruto has now decided to travel with Liko and Roy. His and Roy's smiles are shining just as brightly as the Mega Rings on their arms, aren't they?

アニポケ マニア
第96話より、ロイとウルトの原画をご紹介
リコ、ロイと一緒に旅をすることになったウルト
2人の笑顔と腕のメガリングが光っていますね！