The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Quiz on February 26th, 2026.

The "Pika tto Hikaru Pokémon Anime Quiz" presented by Pokédoko: Here is this week's question. Check tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime for the answer, okay?

Q: A secret of Uruto's gets revealed this episode, what is it?
A: He can't sleep unless Kairyu is holding him in its arms
B: He has a cute heart-shaped mole on his butt

ポケどこ で出題された
ピカっとひかる！アニポケクイズ
今回の問題はこちら！
正解は明日のアニポケをチェックしてね

On February 27th, 2026, Yuka Terasaki posted an episode airing reminder and a 30th Anniversary congratulatory message.

Friday is Pokémon Day!!!!
And today is Pokémon Day!!!!
Happy 30th Anniversary, Pokémon!
On such a special day...
It's the story of Roy reuniting with his precious Black Rayquaza.
Will he finally be able to catch it this time!!!!
Everyone, cheer him on!!!!

金曜日はアニポケの日!!!!
そして今日はなんとポケモンデー !!!!
ポケモン30周年 おめでとう御座います
そんな貴重な日に...
ロイにとって大事な
黒いレックウザと再会するお話だなんて
今度こそゲット出来るのでしょうか!!!!
みんな応援してね!!!!

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on February 27th, 2026.


Now is the time to lend us your strength! Roy, Uruto VS the Revived 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!


Liko and her friends search for powerful 18 Teras Type Pokémon and their Trainers to help eradicate the Rakulium. Holding the case entrusted to them by Friede with the request, "Please give this to the Black Rayquaza", they visit the Dragon Shrine once more.

What exactly is inside this case tbat Friede stated was one of his purposes for going into space!?


▲ Heading to the Dragon Shrine where the exhausted Black Rayquaza rests after the decisive battle at Rakua!


▲ In Fusube City, the location of the Dragon Shrine, the Dragon Speed Gang, part of the Dragon Trainer clan, are protecting the Black Rayquaza.


▲ The Dragon Speed Gang are shocked to see Kaiyru inside the Dark Ball. What shocking truth will be revealed next!?


▲ The Black Rayquaza, looks to have regained considerable strength. Roy brings out the case.


▲ What souvenir did Friede want to give to the Black Rayquaza......!?

Roy directly conveys his feelings to the Black Rayquaza, asking it to lend him its power once more. In response, Rayquaza Dragon Terastallizes! Then, as if testing Roy and Uruto's strength, it starts a fully-fledged battle!!


▲ With Pagogo's power, the Black Rayquaza Dragon Terastallizes!!


▲ Roy and Uruto join forces to take on the Black Rayquaza! It's an all-out battle!!


▲ Until now, the two had competed over how to make the Black Rayquaza their own, but this time they're teaming up to battle. Could there be a slight shift in their mindset......?


▲ Will he finally become true partners with the Black Rayquaza he's always admired......!!

The continuation of the super-hot battle will continue tonight at 6:55 PM on the Anipoke!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】今こそ力を貸してくれ！ ロイ、ウルトVS復活の黒いレックウザ!!
今こそ力を貸してくれ！ロイ、ウルトVS復活の黒いレックウザ!!
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!!
ラクリウムを消滅させるため18テラスタイプの強力なポケモンとトレーナーを探すリコたち。フリードから「黒いレックウザに渡してほしい」と託されたケースを手に、リコたちは再びりゅうのほこらを訪れる。
果たしてフリードが宇宙に行った目的の1つだというケースの中身はいったい!?
▲ラクアでの決戦で消耗した黒いレックウザが体を休めているりゅうのほこらへ！
▲りゅうのほこらがあるフスベシティでドラゴン使いの一族であるドラゴン爆走団が、黒いレックウザを守ってくれていたぞ。
▲ダークボールに入ったカイリューに驚くドラゴン爆走団。このあと衝撃の事実が明らかに!?
▲かなり力を取り戻した様子の黒いレックウザ。そして例のケースを取り出すロイ。
▲フリードから黒いレックウザへのお土産とは……!?
ロイは黒いレックウザに改めて力を貸してもらうため、まっすぐに自分の気持ちを伝える。するとレックウザはそれに応えるようにドラゴンテラスタルに!!
そして、まるでロイとウルトの力を試すかのように本気のバトルをしかけてくる!!
▲パゴゴの力を借りて、黒いレックウザがドラゴンテラスタルに!!
▲ロイとウルトは力を合わせて黒いレックウザに挑む！　総力戦だ!!
▲これまで、いかに黒いレックウザを自分のものにするか競っていた2人だが、今回はお互いに協力してバトル。その心境にもわずかに変化が……？
▲あこがれの黒いレックウザと、今度こそ本当のパートナーになるために……!!
熱すぎるバトルの続きは
今日よる6時55分からのアニポケでチェックしてね!!

Japanese animator Chahan (チャーハン) posted a comment on the official Pokémon Anime X PR post on February 27th, 2026 indicating they worked on this episode.

I had the honor of assisting with the Key Animation for two shots around the climax of the battle in Anipoke #129. I'm really grateful they turned out so cool...

アニポケ#129 バトルパートのクライマックスあたり2カットだけお手伝いで原画やらせて頂いてました とってもカッコいい仕上がりにして頂いて大感謝です…

On February 27th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account reminded that this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked. It was available from February 27th, 2026 to March 6th, 2026. 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.

Could the true identity of Uruto's father be that of... the Subterranean Adventurer Soruto?! According to the Dragon Speed Gang, Soruto was someone who explored caves all over the world together with a Kairyu he kept in a Dark Ball! And his child had a certain distinct feature...? Check out these numerous legends in the Youtube upload!

アニポケ 第129話「黒いレックウザ、決着の時」
ウルトの父親の正体は…
大地底冒険家・ソルトかも!?
ドラゴン爆走団いわくダークボールに入れたカイリューと共に
世界中の洞窟を探検した人物だそうです！
ソルトの子には、ある特徴が…？
見逃し配信で数々の伝説をチェック！

On February 27th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted an episode airing reminder.

Roy and Uruto go all out against the Terastallized Black Rayquaza, with Roy using Taikaiden, the Yellow Lucario and Laudbon, and Uruto using Yamirami and Kairyu! If you want to know how this battle goes... don't miss the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

アニポケ 第129話「黒いレックウザ、決着の時」
テラスタルした黒いレックウザ
ロイはタイカイデンと黄色いルカリオ
そしてラウドボーンウルトはヤミラミとカイリュー
総力戦で挑みます
バトルの行方は…
この後よる6時55分から
テレ東系で放送のアニポケをお見逃しなく！
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

On February 27th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Roy and the others visit the Dragon Shrine for the first time in quite a while, where the Dragon Speed Gang has diligently been protecting the Black Rayquaza. They, too, believe in the Rising Volt Tacklers... but when they spot Uruto's Kairyu, they suddenly start bringing up a certain person...?!

金曜日はアニポケの日
久々にりゅうのほこらを訪れたロイたち
変わらず黒いレックウザ を守っていた
ドラゴン爆走団は、ライジングボルテッカーズのことも
信じてくれていました！
そして、ウルトのカイリュー を見て
ある人物のことを語り出し…!?

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an episode preview on February 26th, 2026.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, we're finally getting a rematch against the Black Rayquaza! Will Mega Lucario and Mega Kairyu's teamwork be enough to land them a victory?! Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、ついに黒いレックウザと再戦！
メガルカリオとメガカイリューのコンビネーションで勝利できるのか!?
公式YouTubeチャンネルで予告編をチェックしよう！

The title for this episode The Time Has Come for the Showdown with the Black Rayquaza (黒いレックウザ、決着の時) was first revealed on February 18th, 2026 in TV LIFE.

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted A Complete Summary of the Paths Tread by Dot's Kuwassu/Welkamo/Wanival on February 25th, 2026.


A Complete Summary of the Paths Tread by Dot's Kuwassu/Welkamo/Wanival:
Kuwassu won everyone over with its instagenic dances, which became even more refined when it evolved into a Welkamo. And after long and hard work, it evolved further into a Wanival! Continue keeping an eye on its dances in the Pokémon anime from here on too; They will surely make your heart dance as well!

ドットのクワッスウェルカモウェーニバルこれまでの軌跡を総まとめ
映えるダンスでみんなをトリコにするクワッス
ウェルカモに進化し、ステップはさらに磨かれました
そして、努力の末にウェーニバルに進化！
これからのアニポケでも心躍るダンスに注目してください！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on February 25th, 2026.

A battle against the Black Rayquaza for the purpose of testing Roy and Uruto's strength begins; And this time, it's for the sake of becoming its true Partner... It's Uruto's mega strongest companion VS the dream Roy has pursued for so long! The Time Has Come for the Showdown with the Black Rayquaza!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
ロイとウルトの力を試すため黒いレックウとの決戦が始まる
今度こそ本当の仲間になるために…
ウルトのメガ最強な仲間か、ロイの長い間追い続けていた夢か
VS黒いレックウザ　今、決着の時―！

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Recap on February 25th, 2026.

Pokémon Anime Recap:
After the decisive battle in Rakua, the Black Rayquaza was completely exhausted, and had been restoring its energy at the Dragon Shrine in Fusube City while being protected by the Dragon Trainer clan called the Dragon Speed Gang. Roy and the others are now heading there to meet with it, bringing the briefcase Friede left in their care with them...!

アニポケ 振り返り
ラクアでの決戦を経て消耗しきっていた黒いレックウザ
フスベシティにあるりゅうのほこらで
ドラゴン使いの一族であるドラゴン爆走団に
守られながら英気を養っていました
ロイたちは、フリードから託されたカバンを手に会いに行きます…！

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an episode preview on February 25th, 2026.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday February 27th, 2026 is... episode 129, "The Time Has Come for the Showdown with the Black Rayquaza"! At the Dragon Shrine, Roy tries to get through to the Black Rayquaza. A battle for the purpose of testing Roy and Uruto's strength then begins...!

アニポケ 2/27(金)の放送は第129話「黒いレックウザ、決着の時」
りゅうのほこらで黒いレックウザに想いを伝えるロイ
そして、ロイとウルトの力を試すようにバトルが始まる…！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted A Complete Summary of Dot's Kuwassu/Welkamo/Wanival's Terastallizations on February 24th, 2026.


A Complete Summary of Dot's Kuwassu/Welkamo/Wanival's Terastallizations: It uses its magnificent footwork to battles in a manner that mesmerizes all! Check out the scenes where it shines instagenically and virally in upcoming episodes of the Pokémon anime as well!

ドットのクワッスウェルカモウェーニバル
テラスタルを総まとめ
華麗な足さばきで、みんなを魅了するバトルを展開します
映えてバズって輝く姿をこれからのアニポケでもチェック！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a new Pokémon Anime Key Visual on February 21st, 2026.

The Pokémon Anime Key Visual Has Evolved As Well:
Dot's Welkamo has evolved into a Wanival! Aiming to eradicate the Rakulium, Liko, Roy and the others are training as strong Pokémon and Trainers with 18 Teras Types! The next objective is... the Black Rayquaza!

アニポケ キービジュアルも進化！
ドットのウェルカモがウェーニバルに！
18テラスタイプの強いポケモンたちとトレーナーとして
ラクリウム消滅を目指すリコ、ロイたち
次に向かうのは…黒いレックウザ

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a special promo video on February 20th, 2026. The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account also posted a link to the video on YouTube which was region locked to Japan.


A special promo video showing Liko, Roy and the others celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary is now available on the official Youtube channel! Don't miss the battle against the Black Rayquaza airing February 27th, 2026 either!

リコとロイたちがポケモン30周年をお祝いするスペシャルPVが公式YouTubeチャンネルで公開されたよ！ 2月27日に放送される黒いレックウザとのバトルもお見逃しなく！

Congratulations On Your 30th Anniversary, Pokémon:
We present a special Pokémon 30th Anniversary Pokémon anime promo video! And... it even shows what's coming up next in the Pokémon anime?! Make sure to check it out, okay?

ポケモン30周年おめでとう！
ポケモン30周年記念 アニポケスペシャルPVを大公開！
そして…今後のアニポケの展開も!? ぜひチェックしてね！

On February 20th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted the Pokémon 30th Anniversary logo (Pokémon anime ver.).

Congratulations on your 30th anniversary, Pokémon! We present the Pokémon 30th Anniversary logo (Pokémon anime ver.)! Let's all celebrate the anniversary together with the Pokémon anime as well!

ポケモン30周年おめでとう！
ポケモン30周年ロゴ（アニポケVer.）を公開！
アニポケ も一緒にお祝いします！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon 30th Anniversary picture by Rei Yamazaki on February 20th, 2026.

Congratulations On Your 30th Anniversary, Pokémon:
We present a special illustration celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pocket Monsters, specially drawn for this occasion by Rei Yamazaki-san, who also serves as the character designer for the Pokémon anime! Look forward to Liko, Roy, Uruto, Dot and their Pokémon's further adventures as well!

ポケモン30周年おめでとう！
ポケットモンスター30周年を記念したスペシャルイラストを公開！
こちらは、アニポケ のキャラクターデザインを担当している山崎玲愛さんに描き下ろしていただきました！
リコ、ロイ、ウルト、ドットとポケモンたちの今後の冒険もお楽しみに

Japanese animator Tsuni posted a comment on February 27th, 2026 indicating they worked on this episode.

Hope you guys enjoyed ep 129, I was lucky enough to have my boss offer me a part(the scenes before the intro) to test the waters for layout as practice since there's not much going on for that scene

Albeit I wasn't that experience with layout, but I'm in training to be one atm! So I hope I can continue to keep helping the pokemon anime if the rumours of them continuing are true

On February 26th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted key frame featuring Yellow Mega Lucario.

We present a battle scene key frame of the Yellow Mega Lucario from episode 129. Roy's Lucario has an intense gaze here. Will it be able to defeat the Black Rayquaza...?!

アニポケ マニア第129話より黄色いメガルカリオのバトルシーン原画をご紹介
力強いまなざしのロイのルカリオ
黒いレックウザ に打ち勝つことはできるのでしょうか…!?