The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an episode preview on February 19th, 2026.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, Dot withdraws from the 18 Teras Type Trainers? Meanwhile, Welkamo keeps doing battle training with all its might... Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、ドットが18テラスタイプのトレーナーから離脱？
一方、ウェルカモは必死にバトルのとっくんをつづけていて……
公式YouTubeチャンネルで予告編をチェックしよう！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted A Complete Summary of the Evolutionary Path Taken by Dot's Kuwassu/Welkamo/Wanival on February 23rd, 2026.


A Complete Summary of the Evolutionary Path Taken by Dot's Kuwassu/Welkamo/Wanival:
Kuwassu grew and matured alongside Dot, constantly supporting her along the way. Check out the scenes where it keeps stoically training and improving itself even after evolving 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
進化の軌跡を総まとめ
ドットを支えながら、一緒に成長してきたクワッス
進化しても鍛錬し続けるストイックな姿をこれからのアニポケでもチェック！

Yuka Terasaki (寺崎裕香) posted behind the scenes pictures for her interview in SWITCH Vol.44 No.3 which was released on February 20th, 2026.

Today's issue of SWITCH has an interview with me for their 100 Famous Pokémon Scenes feature. I brought my beloved Hogator along for the shoot... Since the interview followed a voice recording session, I let them watch the recording too. Hogator looks adorable in the photos too, right? Please check it out!!!!

本日発売の「SWITCH」の特集 ポケモン百景にてインタビューして頂きましたっ♪その時に思い出のホゲたんを連れてったのですが...
取材の前がアフレコだったので、アフレコ見学させました。笑
撮影されるホゲたんも可愛いでしょ♪
ぜひ読んでねーーー!!!!!

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Header Giveaway of Dot's Welkamo on February 22nd, 2026.

Pokémon Anime Header Giveaway: Dot's Welkamo evolved into a Wanival in episode 128! This is someone even Dekanuchan and Surfugo can rely on! Keep looking forward to seeing them all continue to support each other, and make sure to check out the Youtube upload of this new episode!

アニポケ ヘッダープレゼント
第128話でドットのウェルカモがウェーニバルに進化！
デカヌチャン、サーフゴーからも頼られる存在！
みんなで支え合って進む姿をこれからもお楽しみに
見逃し配信も要チェックです

On February 20th, 2026, this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked. It was available from February 20th, 2026 to February 27th, 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 February 20th, 2026.


Now is the time for Dot & Welkamo to have some buzz and shine!!

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 the others underwent intensive battle training at the Pokémon League headquarters before their decisive battle against the Explorers. During those battles, Dot acutely felt her own lack of strength and decided to leave the 18 Tera-type Trainers to become a support member for everyone going forward.

However, Liko and the others, who had fought alongside Dot all this time, seemed to have mixed feelings...


▲ Realizing there are trainers more suited than herself, Dot decide to focus solely on supporting them from now on.


▲ Liko and the others are fine, but everyone still seems concerned about Dot.


▲ Pagogo looks worried about Liko, who seems a little down as she's thinking deeply.

Amidst all this, Nanjamo, who is also worried about Dot, visits the Brave Asagi. But what Nanjamo witnesses is Dot's Pokémon desperately continuing their battle training! Upon seeing this, Nanjamo challenges Dot to a battle!!


▲ Nanjamo seemed to have noticed Dot's change right away too. As expected from Nanjamo!


▲ What Nanjamo saw was Dot's Welkamo continuing their special training!


▲ None of Dot's Pokémon have given up on fighting alongside Dot!!


▲ Nanjamo points out that Dot hasn't noticed her Pokémon's feelings and challenges her to a Pokémon battle!

Dot and Welkamo are at the mercy of Nanjamo and Harabarie! According to Nanjamo, there's a huge difference between who Dot was and who she is now. Will Dot realize this during the battle...!?


▲ This battle won't be like the last one! How will Dot battle with Welkamo......!?

Don't miss the continuation of this exciting battle! Tune in to Anipoke tonight at 6:55 pm!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】ドット＆ウェルカモ 今こそ映えてバズって輝くとき!!
ドット＆ウェルカモ今こそ映えてバズって輝くとき!!
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!!
エクスプローラーズとの決戦を前にポケモンリーグ本部でバトルの特訓をしたリコたち。そのバトルの中で自分の力不足を痛感したドットは、18テラスタイプのトレーナーを抜けて今後はみんなのサポート役に回ることを決める。
しかし、これまでずっとドットと一緒に戦ってきたリコたちは少し胸中複雑な様子……。
▲自分よりも相応しいトレーナーがいると、これからはサポートに徹することを決断する。
▲いつも通り振る舞うリコたちだが、やっぱりみんなドットのことが気になる様子。
▲考え事をして少し元気のないリコに、パゴゴも心配そう。
そんな中、ドットを心配したナンジャモがブレイブアサギ号を訪れる。しかしそんなナンジャモが目撃したのは必死にバトルの特訓を続けるドットのポケモンたち！
そしてその様子を見たナンジャモは、ドットにバトルを申し込むのだった!!
▲前回もドットの心境の変化にいち早く気づいていた様子のナンジャモ。さすがナンジャモ姉さん!?
▲そんなナンジャモが見たのは特訓を続けるドットのウェルカモたち！
▲ドットのポケモンたちは誰も、ドットと一緒に戦うことを諦めていない!!
▲ナンジャモは、ドットが自分のポケモンの気持ちに気づけていないとバリっと指摘してポケモンバトルを申し込む！
ナンジャモとハラバリーに翻弄されるドットとウェルカモ！
ナンジャモいわく、今のドットと昔のドットには大きな違いがあるという。ドットはバトルの中でそれに気づけるのか……!?
▲前回のバトルと同じではいられない！ドットはウェルカモとどうバトルするのか……!?
気になるバトルの続きは
今日よる6時55分からのアニポケをチェックしよう!!

On February 20th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted A Complete Summary of the Evolutionary Path Taken by All Kinds of Pokémon in the Pokémon Anime. The video was region locked to Japan.

A Complete Summary of the Evolutionary Path Taken by All Kinds of Pokémon in the Pokémon Anime:
The Rising Volt Tacklers and their Pokémon continue onwards towards their goal! We've released a video summarizing how much they've all grown!
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL_T6i5SqBE

アニポケさまざまなポケモンの進化の軌跡を総まとめ
目標に向かって進み続けるライジングボルテッカーズとポケモンたち！
成長したみんなの姿をまとめた動画が公開になりました！
こちらをチェック

On February 20th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted an episode airing reminder.

Nanjamo & Harabarie have a very unpredictable batori style that Dot & Welkamo struggled against the last time they fought as well! This time, they both go "Jibun Switch On!" Open your eyes wide like a Coil and make sure to watch the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm, okay?

アニポケ 128話「ステップ・バイ・ステップ！ドット＆ウェルカモ！！」
かつてのバトルでも苦戦したナンジャモ＆ハラバリーの予測不能なバトり！
ドット＆ウェルカモも自分スイッチオン！
このあとよる6時55分のアニポケは目をコイルにして絶対に見てね！

On February 20th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! During the "batori" Nanjamo proposed, Dot ends up being completely overwhelmed by Harabarie's diverse, unpredictable moves, and just like in their earlier battle during the Terastal training, her plans start to fall apart... But when she sees Welkamo's refusal to give up...?

金曜日はアニポケの日
ナンジャモから提案された“バトり”でハラバリー の多彩で予測不能なわざに翻弄されるドット
かつてのテラスタル研修でのバトルのように戦略が狂いだします…
しかし、ドットはウェルカモの諦めない姿を見て…!?

The title for this episode Step By Step! Dot & Welkamo!! (ステップ・バイ・ステップ！ドット＆ウェルカモ！！ ) was first revealed on February 10th, 2026 in Animedia March 2026 Anime Hunter Plus.

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Quiz on February 19th, 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 Nanjamo shout when she Terastallizes a Pokémon?
A: "Ide yo, hirameki mamedenkyuu! Nanjamo no sokojikara misecharu zo!!"
B: "Hirameki kagayaki Kirinriki! Nanjamon ja sonna mon ja mojamoja Monjara!"

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 Complete Summary of the Evolutionary Path Taken by Roy's Hogator/Achigator/Laudbon on February 18th, 2026.


A Complete Summary of the Evolutionary Path Taken by Roy's Hogator/Achigator/Laudbon:
Laudbon has been pushing its way towards fulfilling its dream alongside Roy, constantly growing and becoming stronger! Check out the scenes where it battles with a blazing fighting spirit in upcoming episodes of the Pokémon anime as well!

ロイのホゲータアチゲータラウドボーン
進化の軌跡を総まとめ
ロイと共に夢に突き進み力強く成長したラウドボーン！
闘志燃える熱いバトル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 Pokémon Anime Recap on February 18th, 2026.

Pokémon Anime Recap:
Dot and Nanjamo originally got to know each other as content creators, and even after their battle during the Terastal training, they kept growing closer, even holding a Gurumin and Nanjamo collab event together. "Nanjamo-neesan" has indeed always been watching over "Dot-shi", and she now has some thoughts of her own about the way Dot is acting...

アニポケ 振り返り
元々、配信者として知り合いだった
ドットとナンジャモ
テラスタル研修でバトルしてからも
ぐるみんとナンジャモとしてコラボイベントを
開催したり、仲を深めてきました
いつも“ドット氏”の様子を見守っていた
“ナンジャモ姉さん”は
ドットの様子に思うところがあり…

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on February 18th, 2026.

While Dot is in low spirits, Welkamo continues training. When Nanjamo sees the two of them like this, she points out that they're no longer on the same page and challenges them to a "batori"! How will Dot now take on Harabarie, who was also Kuwassu's first opponent during their Terastal training?!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
意気消沈したドット
一方で、特訓を続けるウェルカモ
両者の様子を見て、気持ちが通じ合っていないと
指摘したナンジャモは“バトり”を申し込みます
テラスタル研修でクワッスが
最初にバトルした相手でもあるハラバリー
ドットは今回はどう挑む!?

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a recap of the Paths Tread by Dot & Welkamo in the Pokémon Anime on February 18th, 2026.

Recapping the Paths Tread by Dot & Welkamo in the Pokémon Anime: Dot and Kuwassu were always together, supporting and encouraging each other, and after Kuwassu evolved into a Welkamo in the battle against Aoki during the Terastal training, it has been there for Dekanuchan and Surfugo as well as someone they can rely on. And now it continues training even without her...

アニポケ ドット&ウェルカモ軌跡を振り返り！
お互いを支え合う関係でずっと一緒にいたドットとクワッス
テラスタル研修でのアオキとのバトル中に進化した
ウェルカモは今やデカヌチャンサーフゴー にとっても
頼れる存在
ドットが不在の中でも、ウェルカモは特訓を続けますが…

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an episode preview on February 18th, 2026.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday February 20th, 2026 is... episode 128, "Step By Step! Dot & Welkamo!!" Dot has decided to leave the position as one of the 18 Teras Type Trainers in favor of a support role, but Welkamo is still doing battle training with all its might...

アニポケ 2/20(金)の放送は第128話「ステップ・バイ・ステップ！ドット＆ウェルカモ！！」
18テラスタイプのトレーナーから抜けサポート役に回ると決めたドット
しかしウェルカモは必死にバトルの特訓をしていて…

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted A Complete Summary of the Evolutionary Path Taken by Liko's Nyahoja/Nyarote/Masquernya on February 16th, 2026.


A Complete Summary of the Evolutionary Path Taken by Liko's Nyahoja/Nyarote/Masquernya:
Its bond with Liko grows stronger every time it evolves! Check out the scenes where it pulls off a wide variety of moves in upcoming episodes of the Pokémon anime as well!

リコのニャオハニャローテ
マスカーニャ進化の軌跡を総まとめ
成長するたびに、リコとのキズナはより強く！
多彩なわざで魅せる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 sweet picture of Pokémon for Valentine's Day on February 14th, 2026.

Today is Valentine's Day! To commemorate this, we're giving you a sweet picture of Pokémon. Have a sweet day.

今日はバレンタインデー
ということで、ポケモンたちの甘～い画像をプレゼント
スウィートな一日をお過ごしください

Corocoro Comic March 2026 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック 2026年3月号) was published by Shogakukan on February 14th, 2026. There was a page dedicated to the anime.

POKÉMON SPECIAL 4: POCKET MONSTERS RISING AGAIN
THE FINAL BATTLE APPROACHES!!
The adventure surrounding the elimination of the Rakulium is finally heading towards its climax! Make sure not to miss it!!

THE KEY TO VICTORY IS THE 18 TERAS TYPES!!
*The operation to eradicate the Rakulium Core will be set in motion by the power of the 18 Teras Types!

LIKO AND HER COMPANIONS' POKÉMON KEEP GATHERING!!
The assistance of Pokémon of all 18 Teras Types and their Trainers is required for the upcoming final battle!!
LIKO'S CARBOU HAS EVOLVED INTO A GURENARMA!
*It finally evolved thanks to the Auspicious Armor it received from Diana!
THE MYTHICAL POKÉMON MOMOWAROU WILL BE HERE AS WELL?!
*Diana got it in the Land of Kitakami. It's been on the ship before, too.
AMETHIO HAS BECOME AN ALLY!
*Amethio will be joining in as well, having become an ally of the group during the earlier battle. He has promised that they'll reunite in Rakua.
THE WHITE ZYGARDE (PERFECT FORME) WILL BE HERE AS WELL...?!
*We see the White Zygarde here as well! What kind of role is it going to play?!

"Step By Step! Dot & Welkamo!!" is scheduled to air February 20th, 2026!
Check out the new episodes every week! You definitely can't miss any now!!

Source: https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/magazines/0380903126

On February 19th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted key frames featuring Dot and Welkamo.

Welkamo: 15:04
Dot: 18:27

We present battle scene key frames of Dot and Welkamo from episode 128. Dot has turned her personal switch on! What's going to happen in this fierce "batori" she's fighting alongside Welkamo?!

アニポケ マニア
第128話よりドットとウェルカモのバトルシーン原画をご紹介
ドットの自分スイッチがオンに！
ウェルカモと共に挑む熱い“バトり”で何が起こる!?