The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted the Road to the Final Battle in the Pokémon Anime on April 27th, 2026.

The Road to the Final Battle in the Pokémon Anime:
Sango, Onyx and Agate tried stopping Roy and the others, but the latter achieved an impressive victory through Mega Yamirami and Mega Starmie's combo attack and the Alternately Colored Mega Lucario Z's power. Onyx acknowledged their defeat, realizing the Strong Spheres had weakened the bonds between them and their Pokémon.

アニポケ 最終決戦までの道のり
ロイたちに立ちはだかる
サンゴ、オニキス、アゲート
メガヤミラミとメガスターミーのコンビわざや
色違いのメガルカリオＺ のパワーでロイたちが見事に勝利
ストロングスフィアでポケモンとのキズナが薄れてしまったと
オニキスは敗北を認めます

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Quiz on May 21st, 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: What does Cap do when it meets Friede again?
A: Sleeps in his lap
B: Meditates under a waterfall with him

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

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted an Afterstory by Mojacookie on May 8th, 2026.

Pokémon Anime Episode 136 Afterstory:
Pagogo (Terapagos), the Black Rayquaza and the White Zygarde (50% Forme) stayed behind in Rakua. It looks like they're currently giving each other a status report! It seems like the Pokémon paradise is indeed going to eventually become a wonderful place again, doesn't it?
(by Mojacookie)

アニポケ 第136話 アフターストーリー
ラクアに残ったパゴゴ(テラパゴス)と黒いレックウザ、白いジガルデ(５０％フォルム)
みんなで様子を報告しているようです！
ポケモンたちの楽園はまた素敵な場所になりそうですね
（by もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）

Asleep or Awake singer Shizuku posted a message and fanart on May 4th, 2026 as a follow up to her Liko fanart post.

I love Liko, of course, but I drew my favorite character too.
Thank you for the wonderful Ghost Dive, Amethio & Soublades.
I’m going to miss this so much!

リコももちろん大好きやけど、推しも描きました
素敵なゴーストダイブをありがとう、アメジオ＆ソウブレイズ
名残惜しいな〜!おはよう

Animator Mixemirai posted a comment and fanart on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 4th, 2026.

I did Key Animation on Anipoke Episode 136!
Thank you so much for watching!!

アニポケ 第136話にLOとして参加しました！
ご視聴ありがとうございました〜！！

REC posted on their X account on May 3rd, 2026 indicating they worked on this episode.

I had the opportunity to work on the Line Photography for Pocket Monsters Anime Episode 136.
It will be available for a limited time until around noon on Friday, May 22, 2026!

【アニメ『ポケットモンスター』第136話】線撮影でお手伝いさせて頂きました！
5月22日（金）正午ごろまで期間限定で配信中！

On April 30th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted key frames of Liko and Masquernya.

We present key frames of Liko and Masquernya from episode 136. Annihilate the Rakulium! Liko and Masquernya use every last bit of strength they have. How will the final battle go...?!

Liko: 10:31
Masquernya: 13:34

アニポケ マニア
第136話よりリコとマスカーニャの原画をご紹介
ラクリウムを消滅させる！
リコとマスカーニャが全ての力を出し切る
最終決戦の行方は…!?

The Eve Official X account posted comments and a special Icon Illustration on May 1st, 2026.

TV Anime Pocket Monsters Opening Theme: Iolite
Thank you to everyone who listened to Iolite alongside the story over the past six months.
Special Icon Illustration by: Rei Yamazaki

テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」
オープニングテーマ『 アイオライト 』
半年間、物語共にアイオライトを聴いて下さった皆さまありがとうございました。
スペシャルアイコン illustration by ： 山崎玲愛

On May 1st, 2026, this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked. It was available from May 1st, 2026 to May 22nd, 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.

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on May 1st, 2026.


The long-running battle over Rakulium, tonight, it finally comes to an end!!

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!


The final battle to completely destroy Rakulium is reaching its climax! Just as 18 Teras Type Pokémon gathered and were about to begin purifying the Rakulium using Pagogo’s power...!!

Cornered, Spinel fuses with the Core, and by absorbing Spinel, the Rakulium Core awakens! The awakened Rakulium Core develops resistance whenever it takes damage, making the same attack ineffective a second time. Facing the Core, their ultimate objective, Liko and her friends find themselves in their greatest crisis yet!!


▲ The Rakulium Core absorbs Spinel and unleashes immeasurable power.


▲ Even the Explorers, who were once enemies, have joined forces with Liko and the others, leading to a fierce all-out battle!!

To destroy the core, they must attack with a powerful move they haven’t shown used yet and they only have one chance!!

At that moment, the Black Rayquaza and White Zygarde, responding to Roy and Amethio’s determination, begin to emit light......!? The battle over Rakulium is finally going to be decided!!


▲ Roy is determined to fulfill his promise to the hero Lucius!!


▲ Inspired by the words left behind by his grandfather, Gibeon, Amethio sets out to follow the path he believes in!!


▲ Black Rayquaza and White Zygarde, answering the two’s wishes…...!! Is this their Mega Evolutions!!?


▲ And what is Liko's resolution.......!!

The final battle for all Pokémon and Trainers living in this world!! Don't miss the Pokémon anime airing tonight at 6:55 PM!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】永きにわたるラクリウムをめぐる戦い――― 今夜、ついに決着!!
永きにわたるラクリウムをめぐる戦い―――今夜、ついに決着!!
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!!
ラクリウムを完全消滅させるための最終決戦もクライマックスへ！
18テラスタイプのポケモンが集い、パゴゴの力でラクリウムの浄化を始めようとしたそのとき……!!
追いつめられたスピネルはコアと一体となり、スピネルを取りこむことでラクリウム・コアが覚醒してしまう！　覚醒したラクリウム・コアは攻撃を浴びると耐性がつき、同じ攻撃は2度通用しない。最終目標であるコアを前にして、リコたちは最大の危機を迎える!!
▲スピネルを取りこみ、計り知れない力を見せるラクリウム・コア。
▲これまで敵だったエクスプローラーズもリコたちに加勢し、熾烈な総力戦に!!
コアを破壊するには、まだ見せていない強力な技で攻撃しなくてはならない……しかもチャンスは一度きり!!
そのときロイとアメジオの想いに応えた黒いレックウザと白いジガルデが光を放ち……!?　ラクリウムをめぐる戦いが、ついに決着する!!
▲ロイは英雄ルシアスとの約束を果たすために!!
▲アメジオは祖父であるギベオンが遺した言葉を受け、己の信じた道を進むために!!
▲2人の想いに応えた黒いレックウザと白いジガルデが……!!　これはメガシンカ!!?
▲そしてリコの決意とは……!!
この世界に生きるすべてのポケモンとトレーナーのための最終決戦!!
本日よる6時55分からスタートのアニポケをお見逃しなく!!

Rei Yamazaki (山崎玲愛) posted a comment on May 2nd, 2026.

I worked on two Key Animation cuts for the teary-eyed Sango scene.
I entered the anime industry because I wanted to do character design for the Anipoke, so these past three years have been about fulfilling that dream.
This project was made possible by the support of so many people and companies. I’d like to sincerely thank everyone who worked on it with me, everyone who watched it, and the Pokéfriends as well.

原画はうるうるサンゴのとこ2カットやりました
あにぽのキャラデやりたくてアニメ業界に来たので夢を叶えられた3年でした
めちゃくちゃたくさんの人や会社の力で作品ができた一緒に作ってくれた人や観てくれた人もポケたちも本当にありがとうございました

Yusuke Oshida (忍田雄介) posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 1st, 2026.

I put my heart and soul into this. I animated about 50 shots for the Liko vs Spinel sequence, including their exchanges, up until the end of the first half.
I’d be thrilled if you checked it out!

想いをのせて頑張りました
リコvsスピネルの一連、掛け合い含め前半パート終結まで50カット程作画しています
ぜひ見届けていただけますと嬉しいです！

Production Assistant Bryan Wang Yi Herng posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 1st, 2026.

Thank you for watching!
It’s truly moving to have journeyed alongside Liko and Pagogo from the very first episode and to have seen them off.
Thank you to the animation team and everyone who supported us!
Hope you enjoyed Ep136 of Horizon.

ご視聴ありがとうございました！
1話からリコとパゴゴと一緒に旅を出て、お別れもしっかり見届けるの感無量です。
作画の皆様、サポートしてくださった皆ありがとうございました！
Hope you enjoyed Ep136 of Horizon.

Yuukoo posted a message on their X account on May 1st, 2026, indicating they had the special Rakulium Dynamic State Design credit for episodes 135 and 136.

I worked on the Rakulium Dynamic State Design in episodes 135 and 136 of the Pocket Monsters anime (In relation to the Rakulium Core).
アニメ「ポケットモンスター」135話、136話にてラクリウム動態デザインでご協力いたしました（ラクリウムコア関連）

On May 2nd, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a character sheet featuring young Spinel.

Spinel's Past in the Pokémon Anime:
In episode 136, Spinel recalled his own past as he confronted Liko, who cherished bonds with Pokémon. We present Spinel the way he looked back when Eievui evolved into Blacky! Please watch the Youtube upload to learn what kind of memory this was.

アニポケ スピネルの過去
第136話で、ポケモンとのキズナを大切に思うリコと
対峙し、過去を思い返していたスピネル
かつてイーブイからブラッキーに進化した時の
スピネルの姿をご紹介！
見逃し配信で、どんな思い出だったのかご覧ください

Sub Character Designer Kyoko Ito posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 1st, 2026.

I've put a lot of effort into various parts of the show. It’s all because of your support. Thank you very much.
色々と頑張らせていただきました。見ていただいているからこそです。ありがとうございます。

Screenwriter Kureha Matsuzawa (松澤くれは) posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 1st, 2026, indicating he wrote the Screenplay for this episode.

I wrote the scripts for the final battle arc, spanning episodes 130 through 136. I poured my heart and soul into it until I was completely spent.
This marks the end of Liko and the gang’s long adventure surrounding Rakua, which began with the pendant in the very first episode. Thank you all for watching for the past three years. The story continues in Wonder Voyage! Please continue to support the Pokémon anime!

130話から136話にわたって最終決戦の脚本を担当しました。燃え尽きるまで書きました。
1話のペンダントからはじまったラクアを巡るリコたちの長い冒険に一区切り。3年間観てくださってありがとうございました。物語はワンダーボヤージュへ！これからもアニポケをよろしくお願いしますーっ

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted the Road to the Final Battle in the Pokémon Anime on April 26th, 2026.

The Road to the Final Battle in the Pokémon Anime:
Having gathered 18 Teras Type Pokémon and their Trainers, Liko and the others arrive in Rakua, where their plan involves splitting up into multiple teams and making their way through the area, meeting back up in the central parts! They need to keep the 18 Teras Type Pokémon around for later, but assassins from the Explorers show up one after another as well...?!

アニポケ 最終決戦までの道のり
18テラスタイプのポケモンとトレーナーがそろい
ラクアにやって来たリコたち
複数チームに分かれてラクアを進み、中心部での集合を目指す作戦です！
18テラスタイプのポケモンたちを温存する必要がある中、エクスプローラーズの刺客も続々現れて…!?

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted the Road to the Final Battle in the Pokémon Anime on April 28th, 2026.

The Road to the Final Battle in the Pokémon Anime:
What awaited Liko and the others in the central parts of Rakua was a battle against Pokémon affected by the Rakulium. The group had just met up with Amethio and the others, and with them providing assistance as well, they rescued one Pokémon after another! Eventually all the companions finally gathered, and the final battle for the purpose of eradicating the Rakulium began...!

アニポケ 最終決戦までの道のり
ラクア中心部でリコたちを待ち受けていた
ラクリウムの影響を受けたポケモンたちとのバトル
合流したアメジオたちも加勢し
ポケモンたちを次々に救助していきます！
そしてついに集まった仲間たち
ラクリウムを消し去るための最終決戦が始まりました…！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on April 29th, 2026.

Liko VS Spinel?!
Liko goes all out alongside Masquernya in order to protect Pagogo (Terapagos) and completely eradicate the Rakulium!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
リコVSスピネル!?
リコはパゴゴ（テラパゴス）を守り、ラクリウムを完全消滅させるため
マスカーニャ と共に全力をぶつけます！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on April 29th, 2026.

The awakened Rakulium Core is growing even stronger by starting to gain resistances to Pokémon moves it has already been hit by...! Roy pleads with the Black Rayquaza, while Amethio does the same with the White Zygarde. Will they be able to unleash a move stronger than they've ever used before in order to destroy the core?!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
覚醒したラクリウム・コアは一度受けたポケモンのわざには抵抗力を持ち始めより強くなっている…！
ロイは黒いレックウザ に
アメジオは白いジガルデ に強い気持ちを訴えます
コアを破壊するため
まだ見せていない強力なわざを繰り出せるのでしょうか!?

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a episode preview on April 29th, 2026.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday May 1st, 2026 is... episode 136, "Stellar Finale"! Liko and the others have made every effort to carry on the legacy of the Ancient Adventurer Lucius, and the time has now come to settle things with the awakened Rakulium Core, as well as with Spinel!

アニポケ 5/1(金)放送第136話「ステラ・フィナーレ」
いにしえの冒険者・ルシアスから思いを引き継ぎ突き進んできたリコたち
覚醒したラクリウム・コア、そして、スピネルとの決着の時！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Quiz on April 30th, 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: What does Masquernya do with the Pokémon that get driven berserk by the Rakulium?
A: Draw their attention with flower bomb explosions
B: Fan the mist away with swift movements

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

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on April 30th, 2026.

The group combines multiple different moves in order to hit the Rakulium Core's weak point with powerful moves at the highest amount of force they can pull off! The duos consisting of Friede's Lizardon and Uruto's Kairyu as well as Anne's Daikenki and Nemo's Parmot both open a path forward with their excellent teamwork!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイントラクリウム・コアの弱点を突き
強力なわざを最大火力でぶつけるため
さまざまなわざで攻撃を加えていきます！
フリードのリザードン、ウルトのカイリュー
そしてアンのダイケンキ、ネモのパーモットは連携プレーで道を切り開く！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on April 30th, 2026.

Hamber provides backup as well, repeatedly attacking the Rakulium Core in perfect sync with Diana. Seeing this, Sango, Onyx and Agate from the Explorers join the fight as well, sending out Onipurin (Scream Tail), Kyojiohn and Natio, all of them aiming to destroy the core!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
ハンベルも加勢し、ダイアナと息を合わせて
ラクリウム・コアに連続攻撃
その姿を見ていた
エクスプローラーズのサンゴ、オニキス、アゲートも
オニプリン(サケブシッポ)、キョジオーン、ネイティオ
を繰り出して参戦！
全員でコアの破壊を目指します！

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an episode preview on April 30th, 2026.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, the time has come to settle things with Spinel, as well as with the awakened Rakulium Core! Roy connects with the Black Rayquaza and Amethio does the same with the White Zygarde, and together these pairs enter the fight! Will they be able to destroy the Rakulium Core?!

明日のアニポケは、スピネル、そして覚醒したラクリウム・コアとの決着の時！
ロイと黒いレックウザ、アメジオと白いジガルデも心を通わせ戦いに挑む。
果たしてラクリウム・コアを破壊することはできるのか!?

On May 1st, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Spinel's desire led to him getting absorbed by the Rakulium, awakening the Rakulium Core itself. He now gets to see his Partner Blacky again, but still ends up taking a certain action... However, Liko, who values her bonds with Pokémon, then speaks to him. Will she manage to get through?

金曜日はアニポケの日
欲望の果てにラクリウムに取り込まれ
ラクリウム・コアを覚醒させたスピネル
パートナーのブラッキー と再び対面するも
ある行動に出て…
ポケモンたちとのキズナを大切に思うリコは
スピネルに対して言葉を投げかけますが
果たして届くのでしょうか？

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted an airing reminder on April 26th, 2026.

The awakened Rakulium Core goes on a rampage! Liko and the others only have one single chance to destroy the core by using the most powerful attack they can pull off...?! The time has finally come for the long fight over Rakua to conclude! Make sure to watch the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm live!

ニポケ 第136話「ステラ・フィナーレ」
覚醒したラクリウム・コアが猛威を振るう！
最大火力でコアを破壊するチャンスは、たったの一度きり…!?
永きにわたるラクアを巡る戦い、今、決着の時！
このあとよる6時55分からのアニポケは
ぜひリアルタイムで見届けてください！

Asleep or Awake singer Shizuku posted a message and fanart on May 1st, 2026.

This is Shizuku from POLKADOT STINGRAY. I'm so happy I got to be responsible for a Pokémon anime ending. It still feels like a dream. Thank you so much for watching, everyone. After all, you all love Pokémon, don't you? I do too. I hope I can write another song while crying some day.
Whether I’m asleep or awake, we’re always together!

ポルカドットスティングレイの雫です。
アニポケのエンディングを担当できて幸せでした。まだ夢みたいです
みんな観てくれてありがとう、だってポケモン大好きだもんねえ、私も大好き またいつか泣きながら曲書きたいです。
ねてもさめてもずっと一緒さ、たらった！

Minori Suzuki posted comments about this episode on May 1st, 2026.

I love Pokémon.
I wonder if Liko's feelings have reached you.
For me, these past three years have been an irreplaceable journey just as they have been for Liko.
It was a huge, huge journey that helped me grow so much.
It’s the biggest thing in my life. It’s a really, really huge journey.
And moving forward, I want to share the feeling that Liko cherishes with as many people as possible, that she loves Pokémon.
Please let me share it. I will share it.
I too, love every single one of them!

ポケモンが大好き
このリコの 気持ち 届いたかな。
私にとってのこの3年間も、リコと同じくかけがえのない旅。
自分を大きく成長させてもらった大きな大きな旅でした。
私の人生において、何よりも大きい。とっってもとっっても大きい旅です。
この先も。
リコが大切にしている ポケモンが大好き な気持ちを、リコと一緒に、沢山の方に届けたい。届けさせてください。届けます。
私も、ポケモン、ぜんぶぜんぶ、大好きです！

Asleep or Awake singer Shizuku posted live performance on May 1st, 2026.


[With Gratitude]
Asleep or Awake / Polkadot Stingray
Thank you so much!
I love you all
We'll always be together!

【感謝を込めて】
ねてもさめても / ポルカドットスティングレイ
ありがとうございました！
みんな大好き
ずっと一緒さ！

Editing company JAY FILM posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 1st, 2026, indicating Masashi Nogawa edited this episode.

[O.A. Info] Episode 136 of the Pocket Monsters anime, which airs today at 6:55 PM, was Edited by Nogawa from our company! Please tune in and pay attention to the editing as well.

【O.A.情報】弊社野川が編集を担当しましたアニメ『ポケットモンスター』第136話が本日18:55より放送されます！ぜひ編集にも注目してご覧ください

On May 6th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame of Amethio.

We reveal a key frame from episode 136, "Stellar Finale"! "Zygarde no subete to tomo ni!"

アニポケ マニア特別編
第136話「ステラ・フィナーレ」より原画を公開！
「ジガルデのすべてとともに！」
白いメガジガルデ

Animator Masaaki Iwane posted a reply to a commentor on X confirming the times for the scenes he worked on for this episode based on the Japanese YouTube release.

6:46-6:59、7:17-7:20

On May 17th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame featuring Spinel.

We reveal a key frame from episode 136, "Stellar Finale"! With a smile on her face, Liko tells Pagogo she wants to support it. But while she looks cheerful, she doesn't quite manage to hide how much she's going to miss it, does she?

アニポケ マニア特別編
第136話「ステラ・フィナーレ」より原画を公開！
「わたしはパゴゴを応援したい！」
そう笑顔で伝えるリコの表情
晴れやかですが、少し寂しさもにじんでいますね

The original airing on TV Tokyo had a message above To Be Continued that said: After the commercials, the latest anime footage! (CMのあと、アニメ最新映像！)