The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a mobile wallpaper calendar on March 1st, 2026.

We give you a mobile wallpaper calendar made by Mojacookie-san. The theme for March is Roy and his Pokémon; Laudbon, Taikaiden, the Yellow Lucario, and now also the Black Rayquaza, who has approved of and joined Roy! Laudbon even looks like it's in such a good mood it's singing with its eyes closed!

アニポケ壁紙カレンダー
もじゃクッキーさんによる壁紙カレンダーをお届け
3月は、ロイとポケモンたち！
ラウドボーンタイカイデン
黄色いルカリオ
そして、ロイを認め仲間になった黒いレックウザも！
ラウドボーンは目をつぶって歌うほど上機嫌みたいです
（by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Episode Sidestory by Mojacookie on March 8th, 2026.

Pokémon Anime Episode 130 Sidestory:
Sango and Onyx had spent their days doing nothing but battling, while Agate had just been separated from her students. Even though all three of them had been enticed to join the Explorers by Hamber... the first time they all met each other must've probably been quite awkward...
(by Mojacookie)

アニポケ 第130話サイドストーリー
バトルに明け暮れていたサンゴとオニキス
教え子との別れを経験したアゲート
ハンベルがエクスプローラーズに
3人を引き入れたものの…
出会った時はかなり気まずい雰囲気だったようです…
（by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）

Alunite posted on their X account on March 6th, 2026, announcing that they worked on this episode.

『ポケットモンスター』第130話にて、弊社が絵コンテ・演出・一部LO原画を担当いたしました！ ぜひご覧ください！よろしくお願いいたします。
We participated in Pokémon Episode 130, handling the storyboard, direction, and some layout/key animation! We hope you enjoy it!

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on March 6th, 2026.


"This is the final lesson—" Hamber walks to the abyss and stands in the moonlit night!!

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!


Using it will sever your bond with Pokémon. Despite Liko and the others continuously warning of this danger, Exceed Corporation finally releases the Strong Sphere. Trainers unaware of Rakulium's risks crave power, and as a result, the Strong Sphere spreads worldwide...

Meanwhile, Spinel, wary of the Rising Volt Tacklers, dispatched Agate, Sango, and Onyx to guard Rakua. But the person who appeared before the three of them was none other than...!!?


▲ The three are heading to reinforce the security at Rakua.


▲ Though Sango seemed utterly bored with the tedious security duty......!?

On the night of a full moon, Hamber appeared before the three of them! Once an Explorer and the mentor who trained the Sango, Hamber tried to persuade them to stop Spinel, but to no avail. Finally, a 3-on-1 battle begins!!


▲ On the night the full moon shines bright, Hamber appears on Mt. Kumuri. What is Hamber, now an ally of Liko and the others, doing here!?
▲ To Agate and the others, Hamber is a traitor who betrayed the Explorers and sided with the enemy. Battle is inevitable!!


▲ Hamber is taking on all three alone! Was he always this strong......!?


▲ During the battle, the pasts of Agate, Sango, and Onyx are revealed!


▲ Sango before joining the Explorers......!?


▲ A red full moon floating in the darkness! Just moments ago, the moon was white... What's going on!?

Check out the climactic battle's conclusion tonight at 6:55 PM on the Anipoke!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】「これが最後の教育です—。」 深淵を歩むものハンベル、月夜に立つ!!
「これが最後の教育です—。」深淵を歩むものハンベル、月夜に立つ!!
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!!
使えばポケモンとの絆が失われてしまう。その危険性を訴え続けてきたリコたちだが、ついにエクシード社によってストロングスフィアが発売されてしまう。そしてラクリウムの危険性を知らないトレーナーたちは強さを求め、結果ストロングスフィアは世界中で使われることに……。
一方、スピネルはライジングボルテッカーズを警戒し、ラクアの警備にアゲート、サンゴ、オニキスを向かわせた。しかし3人の前に現れたのはまさかの人物で……!!?
▲ラクアの警備強化に赴く3人。
▲退屈な警備に鬼ダルな様子のサンゴだったが……!?
満月の夜、3人の前に姿を現したのはハンベル！　かつてはエクスプローラーズの1人でサンゴたちを鍛えた師でもあるハンベルは、スピネルを止めるよう3人を説得するが叶わず、ついには3vs1のバトルがはじまってしまう!!
▲白い満月が輝く夜、クムリ山に現れるハンベル。今はリコたちの支援者となったハンベルがここで何を!?
▲アゲートたちにとってハンベルはエクスプローラーズに背き、敵側についた裏切者。バトルは避けられない!!
▲アゲートたち幹部3人を1人で相手するハンベル！　ここまで強かったのか……!?
▲バトルの中ではアゲート、サンゴ、オニキスの過去が語られる！
▲エクスプローラーズに入る前のサンゴの姿も……!?
▲そして暗闇に浮かぶ赤い満月！　さっきまで月は白かったはず……じゃあこれは一体!?
壮絶なバトルの結末は
今日よる6時55分からのアニポケでチェックしてね!!

Editing company JAY FILM posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on March 6th, 2026, indicating Masashi Nogawa edited this episode.

[Broadcast Information] Episode 130 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130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

Limthong Chidphong posted on their X account on March 6th, 2026, announcing that they worked on this episode.

「ポケットモンスター」130話、演出助手として参加させていただきました！宜しくお願いします！
I was episode director assistant for episode 130 of Pokemon, enjoy the episode!

Screenwriter Kureha Matsuzawa (松澤くれは) posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on March 6th, 2026, indicating he wrote the Screenplay for this episode.

I wrote the screenplay for Anipoke Episode 130!
One of the perks of working on a long-running series is being able to explore the enemy's side of the story, so I packed this one full of drama.
Liko and the others are more determined than ever. Don't miss next week's episode!!!

アニポケ130話脚本担当しました
敵側のドラマを描けるのも長期シリーズの良さということで、ここぞとばかりに詰め込みました。
そしてリコたちも決意新たに。また来週お見逃しなく！！！

Misu Yamaneko posted on their X and Bluesky accounts on March 6th, 2026, announcing that they worked on this episode.

「ポケットモンスター」130話、絵コンテと演出で参加させていただきました。手伝ってくれた方本当に感謝です
宜しくお願いします！
I did storyboard and direction for ep 130 of Pokemon Horizons, thank you to everyone who helped with this episode. Please enjoy!

On March 6th, 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 March 6th, 2026 to March 13th, 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.

What did you think of Pokémon anime episode 130, "Hamber on the Night of the Blood Moon"? Friede had left for Devon Corporation, but this time he actually reported back for a change! Listen to this report in the Youtube upload, okay? Next week's installment of the Pokémon anime will be a special edition, where we bring you both episode 131 as well as a TV special! Further details to come, look forward to them!

アニポケ 第130話「赤い月夜のハンベル」いかがでしたか？
デボンコーポレーションを出たフリードは珍しく仲間に報告を入れました！
見逃し配信でフリードの報告内容を聞いてね
来週のアニポケは第131話と特別番組でお届けするスペシャル版
続報をお楽しみに！

On March 6th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted an episode airing reminder.

What does Hamber want to make Sango, Onyx and Agate understand through a battle? "I have trained you all well. This is the final... lesson I can give." Don't miss the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第130話「赤い月夜のハンベル」
サンゴ、オニキス、アゲートに
ハンベルがバトルを通して伝えたいこととは？
「あなた方を鍛え上げたわたしにできる、これが最後の――教育です」
このあとよる6時55分のアニポケをお見逃しなく！

On March 6th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! The Strong Spheres have finally been released and are now in use all over the world... And Liko and the others are more determined than ever to get rid of the Rakulium this time around. Meanwhile, Spinel smiles with satisfaction as he watches lots and lots of Trainers purchase a Strong Sphere...

金曜日はアニポケの日
ついにストロングスフィアが発売され、世界中で使われることに…。
リコたちは、今度こそラクリウムを消し去ろうと想いを強めます
一方、多くのトレーナーが
ストロングスフィアを買い求める様子を見て
スピネルは満足げな笑みを浮かべていて…

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted A Complete Summary of the Brave Asagi's Captain, Captain Pikachu on March 6th, 2026.


A Complete Summary of the Brave Asagi's Captain, Captain Pikachu:
Cap is cool, reliable and skilled at battling. But while you might be tempted to call it cute too...it actually happens to have a "cute allergy"! Cap and its Partner Friede have a very strong bond! Check out the Pokémon anime for more Pokémon as well!

ブレイブアサギ号の船長！
キャプテンピカチュウを総まとめ
バトルが強くてかっこよく、頼れるキャップ！
かわいいと言いたくなるけど…
実はかわいいアレルギーな一面も
パートナーのフリードと、強い絆で結ばれています！
これからのポケモンも、アニポケでチェック！

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

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, Liko and the others search around for the 18 Teras Type Trainers in preparation for the final battle. Will these mochi the Ikkanezumi carry in remind them of a certain Pokémon? Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、最終決戦に向けて18テラスタイプのトレーナーを探すリコたち。
イッカネズミが運んできたおもちを見て、あのポケモンを思い出す？
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 Pokémon Anime Quiz on March 5th, 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 nickname did Onyx have back before he joined the Explorers?
A: "Onyx the Street Fighter"
B: "Onyx the Solitary Gourmet"

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 episode preview on March 4th, 2026.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday March 6th, 2026 is... episode 130, "Hamber on the Night of the Blood Moon"! Sango, Onyx and Agate head towards Rakua to guard it against intruders when someone appears... Hamber! Do the three of them end up battling their former teacher?!

アニポケ 3/6(金)放送第130話「赤い月夜のハンベル」
ラクアの警備に向かう
サンゴ・オニキス・アゲート
そこに現れたのは…ハンベル！
3人はかつての師・ハンベルとバトルすることに!?

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted A Complete Summary of the Terastallizations of All Kinds of Pokémon from the Pokémon Anime on March 4th, 2026. The video was region locked to Japan.

A Complete Summary of the Terastallizations of All Kinds of Pokémon from the Pokémon Anime:
Shining, glimmering and even stronger than before! Check out the beautiful and gallant Pokémon in this video!

アニポケ に登場するさまざまなポケモンのテラスタルを総まとめ
キラキラと輝き、より強く！
美しく勇ましいポケモンたちの姿を動画でチェック！
こちらから

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on March 4th, 2026.

Hamber, the person who initially invited Sango, Onyx and Agate to the Explorers, was also the one that trained them in the art of battle. And now he starts talking about something related to their shared past...?! Then, during the battle, he sends out Yonoir and Cut Rotom, putting the trio completely at his mercy with his usage of a wide variety of moves.

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
かつて、サンゴ、オニキス、アゲートをエクスプローラーズに呼び込んだハンベル3人のバトルを鍛えた存在でもあります。
3人の過去について言及し、何かを語る…!?
バトルでは、ハンベルが ヨノワール、カットロトムを繰り出し、多彩なわざで翻弄します

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted A Compilation of Cute Scenes Featuring All Kinds of Pokémon from the Pokémon Anime on March 4th, 2026.


A Compilation of Cute Scenes Featuring All Kinds of Pokémon from the Pokémon Anime:
Cute Pokémon eating together, sleeping... and crying and being angry as well! Come watch the cute Pokémon in the Pokémon anime!

アニポケ に登場するさまざまなポケモンのかわいいシーンまとめ
みんなでご飯を食べて、ぐっすり…
泣いている顔、怒っている顔も！
かわいいポケモンたちをアニポケで見よう

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted character sheets on February 28th, 2026.

Pay Attention to the Next Episode of the Pokémon Anime As Well:
Episode 130 of the Pokémon anime will reveal the past of Explorers Sango, Onyx and Agate! To celebrate this, we present what these three looked like back then! Make sure to check out the next episode preview too, okay?

アニポケ 次回も注目！
アニポケ第130話ではエクスプローラーズのサンゴ、オニキス、アゲートの過去が明らかに！
ということで、過去の3人の姿をご紹介
次回予告もチェックしてね！

An error in the original release of PM2023 130 on March 6th, 2026, has Dot saying 12 Tera types instead of 13 and it was later fixed on Hulu and Amazon. The KBS airing on March 22nd, 2026 also had the original unfixed audio.


Dot: That brings the total to 12. Botan will help out with Nymphia who's Tera Type is Fairy.
ドット: となると これで12｡きょうりょくボタンもニンフィアで協力してくれる｡

On March 5th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted key frames featuring Hamber and Agate.

Hamber: 8:43
Agate: 18:19

We present key frames of Hamber and Agate from the battle scene in episode 130. Hamber's ice cold eye peeks through his hair as Agate Mega Evolves her Pokémon to take him on...?!

アニポケ マニア
第130話よりバトルシーンのハンベルとアゲートの原画をご紹介
冷たい瞳がのぞくハンベルアゲートはメガシンカで挑む…!?

Hongwei Zheng posted on their Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts on March 6th, 2026, announcing that they worked on this episode.

Anime Pocket Monsters Episode 130
Hamber on the Night of the Blood Moon - Key Animation
My first project working under OLM was Pokémon's long-running series.
From Game Boy Red/Yellow to Switch remakes of FireRed/LeafGreen, getting to work on Pokémon is truly an immense honor.
I even got to draw wild expressions for Sango and Onigohri.
That alone made it worthwhile.
But I'm genuinely sorry if my performance wasn't up to par.
Deeply grateful to the production team for their trust and collaboration.
My deepest gratitude to the hardworking animators and animation supervisors.
This was my first time tackling battle effects.
I need significant improvement in many areas.
Animation isn't just about taking on jobs.
Cleaning up your own cels is fundamental work.
But the advanced skill of rationally allocating screen space and movement? That's a high wall for me.
Thank you everyone for your hard work.
Keep up the good work

アニメ「ポケットモンスター」第130話
「赤い月夜のハンベル」 - 原画
首次參戰OLM的作品第一部就是神奇寶貝的長篇
從gameboy 紅版黃版玩到switch重製火紅葉綠
有機會為了神奇寶貝登台真的是無尚光榮
也有畫到狂氣表情的珊瑚跟冰鬼護
已經很值得了
但表現沒有很好真的非常不好意思
很感謝製作願意賞識合作
非常感謝辛苦的演出、作監
第一次碰到戰鬥特效的部分
在很多地方上面真的很需要大大改進
作畫真的不是只有接工作
自己把卡給清掉是基本工作
而更進階的合理畫面分配動作，對我而言是高牆
感同身受，不會忘記
謝謝大家 辛苦大家
繼續努力

Tsuni posted on their X account on March 6th, 2026, announcing that they worked on this episode but were not credited in the final aired ending credits.

This is what I meant that I only help A LITTLE in this episode bc I can only snag this one to in-between and colour