The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted a picture of GOUGING FIRE FROM THE SIX HEROES on April 11th, 2026, presenting one of the 18 Teras Type Pokémon.

"Now then, off to the final battle!"
Presenting the 18 Teras Type Pokémon and their strong Trainers that have gathered in order to fully eradicate the Rakulium:
No. 16, The Rock Teras Type
GOUGING FIRE FROM THE SIX HEROES

いざ、最終決戦へ
ラクリウムを完全消滅させるため、集まった18テラスタイプのポケモンと強きトレーナー！
No.16　いわテラスタイプ
六英雄のウガツホムラ

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on April 17th, 2026.


The ultimate battle of Mega Evolved Pokémon rages on in Rakua!!

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!


All for the sake of destroying Rakulium! The Rising Volt Tacklers biggest operation has finally begun! Liko and the others split into two groups and head for the heart of Rakua.

As Roy, Uruto, and Friede fly toward Rakua, they’re confronted by the Explorers, Sango, Onyx, and Agate!! A 3-on-3 battle between Mega Evolved Pokémon... What will be the shocking outcome!?


▲ A battle between Mega Evolved Pokémon has begun in the land of Rakua! There is a relentless series of intense exchanges and none of them can afford to lose their Mega form!!


▲ Mega Yamirami is having a really tough time against Sango's Mega Onigohri's Blizzard!?


▲ The fact that they can Mega Evolve means that the three Explorers are also Trainers who have formed bonds with their Pokémon. Perhaps their feelings for their Pokémon are just like Liko's and the others......!?


▲ Roy and Uruto are on the defensive. But a sudden flash of inspiration during the battle causes the situation to take a dramatic turn!!


▲ Despite the fierce battle, in which neither side is willing to back down, Sango and Onyx seem to be enjoying themselves…...!?

Meanwhile, Liko and her companions make their way through the forest, join forces with Amethio, and reach the heart of Rakua. What do they find there...!? The battle for Rakulium is finally heading toward its final showdown!


▲ After a long adventure, Liko has returned to the heart of Rakua. Wills he finally be able to rid the world of Rakulium this time!?


▲ Spinel is usually in the control room, but he has also shown up in Raqua! The final showdown is here!!


▲ Amethio's White Zygarde is bathed in light. Is this... a form change!?

So, be sure to tune in to Anipoke tonight starting at 6:55 p.m. to see what happens next!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】ラクアの地で巻き起こる メガシンカポケモン頂上決戦!!
ラクアの地で巻き起こるメガシンカポケモン頂上決戦!!
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!!
すべてはラクリウムを消し去るために！ ライジングボルテッカーズ最大の作戦がついに動き出した！　
二手に分かれてラクアの中心部を目指すリコたち。
空からラクアへ向かったロイ、ウルト、フリードの前に、エクスプローラーズのサンゴ、オニキス、アゲートが立ちはだかる!!　 メガシンカポケモン同士の3vs3のバトル……そのまさかの結末とは!?
▲ラクアの地で始まったメガシンカポケモン同士のバトル！　一瞬もメガ離せない激しい攻防の連続!!
▲ウルトのメガヤミラミはサンゴのメガオニゴーリが放つふぶきに大苦戦!?
▲メガシンカできるということはエクスプローラーズの3人もまた、自分のポケモンと絆を結んだトレーナーということ。ポケモンを想う気持ちはリコたちと同じなのかも……!?
▲防戦一方のロイとウルト。しかしバトル中のあるひらめきによってバトルは急展開を迎える!!
▲お互い一歩も譲らない死闘にも関わらずサンゴとオニキスはどこか楽しそう……!?
一方、森を進むリコたちはアメジオと合流し、ラクアの中心部へと到達する。そこでリコたちが見たものとは……!?　ラクリウムをめぐる戦いはいよいよ最終決戦へ！
▲長い冒険を経て、再びラクアの中心へと戻ってきたリコ。今度こそ世界からラクリウムを消し去れるのか!?
▲いつもは管制室にいるスピネルもラクアに姿を現した！　ついに直接対決だ!!
▲光に包まれるアメジオの白いジガルデ。これは……フォルムチェンジ!?
ということで続きは本日よる6時55分からスタートのアニポケをチェックしてね!!

On April 17th, 2026, this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked. It was available from April 17th, 2026 to April 24th, 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.

Screenwriter Kureha Matsuzawa (松澤くれは) posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on April 17th, 2026, indicating he wrote the Screenplay for this episode.

I wrote the screenplay for Anipoke Episode 134!
The fast-paced action continues next week. The latest news updates have also been announced. Whatever happens, don’t miss it!!!

アニポケ第134話脚本担当しました！
怒涛の展開は来週に続きます。最新情報も解禁されました。とにもかくにもお見逃し無く！！！

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on April 17th, 2026.

Roy, Uruto and Friede duel against Sango, Onyx and Agate! Meanwhile, Liko, Amethio and the others meet up in the central parts of Rakua and battle Pokémon that are running wild... Don't miss the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm! And look forward to the news announcement as well!

アニポケ 第134話「頂上決戦！メガシンカ！！」
サンゴ・オニキス・アゲートと激突するロイ・ウルト・フリード！
一方、ラクア中心部で合流したリコとアメジオたちは暴走するポケモンたちとバトルに…
このあとよる6時55分からのアニポケをお見逃しなく！
新情報の発表もお楽しみに

On April 17th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! It turns out Spinel was keeping an eye on Amethio's meetup with Liko and the others. Wild Pokémon affected by the Rakulium start running wild... and Liko's Gurenarma and Amethio's White Zygarde (50% Forme) battle them together in order to calm them down!

金曜日はアニポケの日
アメジオとリコたちの合流を監視していたスピネル
ラクリウムの影響を受けた野生のポケモンが暴れ出し…
リコのグレンアルマや
アメジオの白いジガルデ(５０％フォルム)が
ポケモンたちを鎮めるために共にバトルします！

A press release was posted on April 17th, 2026, revealing the new chapter titled "Wonder Voyage".


It has been announced that the popular Pocket Monsters anime (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") will plunge into a new chapter titled "Wonder Voyage" starting with the episode airing May 22nd, 2026. A new key visual has been released, and a new character as well as a Metamon have been shown!


The visual depicts Liko, Roy, Dot, Uruto and the Pokémon seemingly emerging from a monster ball, creating a visual that hints towards the new adventures that await them in the future.


In the center of the visual, we see a Metamon and a young girl that appears to be a new character! How will these two become involved in Liko and the others' adventures? We also see Legendary Pokémon like Koraidon, Miraidon and Ogerpon surrounding the group, building expectations for their appearances in the anime. Not only that, we also see illustrations that bring Pokémon Go, Pokémon Unite and Pokémon Sleep to mind.


A new trailer for the Rising Again arc was released as well. The trailer shows a fierce battle in progress, with Liko and the others in trouble as the Pokémon fight with all their might to stop Spinel! And then, the Rakulium Core awakens as well... It's finally time for the conclusion to the decisive battle over Rakua; Will Liko and the others be able to together stop Spinel's schemes?

Trailer:

Source: https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/2045089891365851211

ポケモン新章「ワンダーボヤージュ」突入 新キャラ&メタモン登場!ビジュアルはGOやSleepなど想起

人気アニメ『ポケットモンスター』（公式略称：アニポケ　テレビ東京系 毎週金曜 後6：55～）が、5月22日放送回より新章「ワンダーボヤージュ」に突入することが発表された。新たなビジュアルが公開され、新キャラクター、そしてメタモンも登場する。

公開されたビジュアルには、リコ、ロイ、ドット、ウルトとポケモンたちのモンスターボールから飛び出してくるような姿が描かれており、この先に待つさらなる冒険を予感させるようなビジュアルになっている。

そして、真ん中にはメタモンと、新しいキャラクターと思われる少女の姿が！リコたちの冒険に彼らがどのように関わってくるのか。また、リコたちの周りには、コライドン、ミライドンやオーガポンといった伝説のポケモンたちの姿もあり、アニポケへの登場に期待が高まる。さらに、『Pokemon GO』や『Pokemon UNITE』、『Pokemon Sleep』を想起させるようなイラストも描かれている。

加えて、「ライジングアゲイン」編の最新PVも公開。映像の中には、スピネルを止めるために全力で奮闘するポケモンたちの姿が映っており、リコたちはピンチ！さらに、ラクリウム・コアも覚醒し…。ラクアを巡る決戦もいよいよ決着の時で、リコたちは力を合わせてスピネルの野望を止めることができるのか。激戦の行方が描かれている。

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted the key visual for Pocket Monsters Wonder Voyage on April 17th, 2026.

Pocket Monsters Wonder Voyage:
A new adventure for Liko, Roy and the others begins Friday, May 22nd, 2026! We now present a key visual filled with intriguing elements! A Metamon is going to appear?! And who is that little girl we see in the middle of the picture...?

ポケットモンスター　ワンダーボヤージュ
5月22日(金)、リコとロイたちの新たな冒険がスタート！
気になる要素満載のキービジュアルを大公開
登場するのはメタモン!?
そして、中心にいる少女は…？
ポケモン、見るモン！

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an episode preview on April 16th, 2026.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, Liko and the others reach the central parts of Rakua, where they battle alongside Cap and Pagogo to take on the wild Pokémon that have been affected by the Rakulium...!!

明日のアニポケは、リコたちがラクア中心部に到着！
ラクリウムの影響を受けた野生ポケモンを前に、キャップ、パゴゴと協力してバトルに挑む……！！

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted a picture of FRIEDE & MEGA STARMIE & MEGA LIZARDON Y on April 16th, 2026, presenting the Trainers that have thoroughly bonded with their Pokémon and mastered Mega Evolution.

"Now then, off to the final battle!"
Presenting the Trainers that have thoroughly bonded with their Pokémon and mastered Mega Evolution:
No. 3,
FRIEDE & MEGA STARMIE & MEGA LIZARDON Y

いざ、最終決戦へ
ポケモンと強いキズナで結ばれたメガシンカを駆使するトレーナー！
No.3フリード＆メガスターミー＆メガリザードンＹ

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Quiz on April 16th, 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: How does Amethio react when he and Friede meet up?
A: He smiles at him
B: He gives him an icy stare

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 Pokémon Anime recap on April 15th, 2026.

Pokémon Anime Recap:
Roy's Yellow Lucario and Uruto's Yamirami both learned to Mega Evolve in the Kalos region. Later, Uruto bonded with Kairyu and successfully Mega Evolved it as well. Roy's Lucario then acquired a new Mega Evolution. The two Trainers now take on their opponents in battle with full mastery of Mega Evolution!

アニポケ 振り返り
カロス地方で共にメガシンカを習得した
ロイの黄色いルカリオとウルトのヤミラミ
その後、ウルトはカイリュー とも
キズナを結び、メガシンカに成功しました
そして、ロイのルカリオは新たなメガシンカも習得
ロイ、ウルト共に、メガシンカを駆使してバトルに挑みます！

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted an episode preview on April 15th, 2026.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday, April 17th, 2026 is... episode 134, "The Ultimate Showdown! Mega Evolution!!" Roy, Uruto and Friede duel against Sango, Onyx and Agate! Meanwhile, Liko and the others meet up with Amethio before finally reaching the central parts of Rakua, where...?!

アニポケ 4/17(金)放送
第134話「頂上決戦！メガシンカ！！」
サンゴ・オニキス・アゲートと対峙するロイ・ウルト・フリード
一方リコたちはアメジオと合流し
ラクア中心部に到達するも、そこには…!?

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted a picture of URUTO & MEGA YAMIRAMI & MEGA KAIRYU on April 15th, 2026, presenting the Trainers that have thoroughly bonded with their Pokémon and mastered Mega Evolution.

"Now then, off to the final battle!"
Presenting the Trainers that have thoroughly bonded with their Pokémon and mastered Mega Evolution:
No. 2, URUTO & MEGA YAMIRAMI & MEGA KAIRYU

いざ、最終決戦へ
ポケモンと強いキズナで結ばれたメガシンカを駆使するトレーナー！
No.2 ウルト＆メガヤミラミ＆メガカイリュー

Corocoro Comic May 2026 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック 2026年5月号) was published by Shogakukan on April 14th, 2026. There was a page dedicated to the anime.

POKÉMON SPRING BREEZE SCOOP 5:
THE POCKET MONSTERS RISING AGAIN ANIME
ROY'S ALTERNATELY COLORED MEGA LUCARIO Z HAS ARRIVED!!
Here's the shocking truth! Believe it or not, Roy's Yellow Lucario has turned into another form! With this new power acquired, the story now moves towards the final battle!

THE YELLOW LUCARIO HAS ACHIEVED ANOTHER MEGA EVOLUTION!!
The Yellow Lucario has turned into Mega Lucario Z! It is now able to use the Mega Evolution branded "Z"!!

THE ALTERNATELY COLORED MEGA LUCARIO Z:
*It cloaks its entire body with its Wave Guidance to increase its defense, flexibility, and agility.
*It became conscious of a new form of Wave Guidance during its battle against Master Mayonnaise.
*Feast your eyes on the way the purplish Mega Lucario Z looks! ROY:
*In addition to surpassing his master, he also bonded further with the Yellow Lucario.

CHECK OUT BOTH THE NEW ANIME EPISODES AND THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS!!
Here are the titles for the upcoming episodes! Mega don't megavert your eyes from the dramatic story!! We have a great selection of videos for you on Youtube as well!
*Scan this QR code and check out these specially prepared videos!
*They're filled with helpful information even those who have just started watching the show can enjoy.

Scheduled for April 17th, 2026: "The Ultimate Showdown! Mega Evolution!!"
Scheduled for April 24th, 2026: "Awakening! The Rakulium Core of Doom"

POKÉMON ANIME NEWS WILL BE ANNOUNCED APRIL 17TH! DON'T MISS IT!!

Source: https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/magazines/0380905126

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted a picture of ROY & THE ALTERNATELY COLORED MEGA LUCARIO Z on April 14th, 2026, presenting the Trainers that have thoroughly bonded with their Pokémon and mastered Mega Evolution.

"Now then, off to the final battle!"
Presenting the Trainers that have thoroughly bonded with their Pokémon and mastered Mega Evolution:
ROY & THE ALTERNATELY COLORED MEGA LUCARIO Z

いざ、最終決戦へ
ポケモンと強いキズナで結ばれたメガシンカを駆使するトレーナー！
ロイ＆色違いの #メガルカリオＺ

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted a picture of THE BLACK RAYQUAZA FROM THE SIX HEROES on April 13th, 2026, presenting one of the 18 Teras Type Pokémon.

"Now then, off to the final battle!"
Presenting the 18 Teras Type Pokémon and their strong Trainers that have gathered in order to fully eradicate the Rakulium:
No. 18, The Dragon Teras Type
THE BLACK RAYQUAZA FROM THE SIX HEROES

いざ、最終決戦へ
ラクリウムを完全消滅させるため、集まった18テラスタイプのポケモンと強きトレーナー！
No.18　ドラゴンテラスタイプ
六英雄の黒いレックウザ

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted a picture of GALAR FIRE FROM THE SIX HEROES on April 12th, 2026, presenting one of the 18 Teras Type Pokémon.

"Now then, off to the final battle!"
Presenting the 18 Teras Type Pokémon and their strong Trainers that have gathered in order to fully eradicate the Rakulium:
No. 17, The Dark Teras Type
GALAR FIRE FROM THE SIX HEROES

いざ、最終決戦へ
ラクリウムを完全消滅させるため、集まった18テラスタイプのポケモンと強きトレーナー！
No.17　あくテラスタイプ
六英雄のガラルファイヤー

The title for this episode The Ultimate Showdown! Mega Evolution!! (頂上決戦！メガシンカ！！) was first revealed on April 9th, 2026 in Animedia Anime Hunter Plus May 2026.

On April 16th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted key frames featuring Lucario and Starmie.

Lucario: 0:31
Starmie: 4:19

We present key frames of Mega Lucario Z and Instructor Starmie (Mega Starmie) from episode 134. How will this battle between Mega Evolutions against the Explorers go...?!

アニポケ マニア
第134話よりメガルカリオＺとスターミー教官(メガスターミー)の原画をご紹介
メガシンカ同士のバトル
エクスプローラーズとの戦いの行方は…!?

Marie Tomitsuka (冨塚真理恵) and Yumi Abe (阿部由美) were credited as Finishing Staff but this is likely a copy and paste error from In-Between staff credits.