For the future of people and Pokémon alike,
the Rising Volt Tacklers must be brought to justice.
And we're not leaving without the components needed
to make the Strong Sphere.
[♪]
If that's how you wanna play it, I'm mega-onboard!
Sableye! [GROWLS]
Meowscarada! [GROWLS]
Ready, Crocalor? [EXCLAIMS]
Alright, Quaxwell, let's go! [EXCLAIMS]
You better not get in my way! Back at ya, Ult.
Try not to get ahead of yourself.
Remember, we're a team!
Yeah, yeah, I got it!
[♪]
♪ We awoke from our dream ♪
♪ Where we knew Anything was possible ♪
♪ Now that seems so long ago ♪
♪ And what's coming I don't know ♪
♪ Just when I feel like ♪
♪ I'm making new friends ♪
♪ Everything changes ♪
♪ Could this be the end? ♪
♪ Or are we evolving again? ♪
♪ We're evolving We're evolving again ♪
ALL: Three, two, one!
[LIKO READS ON-SCREEN TEXT]
[♪]
BOTH: Tauros, attack now!
[BOTH ROARING] [OVERLAPPING ORDERS]
[POKÉMON EXCLAIM]
[CROCALOR & MEOWSCARADA GROAN]
Crocalor! Meowscarada!
That was super effective.
Both of them used Raging Bull,
and each move was a different type.
And yet, neither Trainer told them what attack to use.
Come to think of it, the same happened with Stunfisk.
Don't go spacing out!
Sableye, Throat Chop! Quaxwell, use Liquidation!
[BOTH EXCLAIM]
[BOTH ROAR]
Wait, what? Is this from the Laquium too?
[MEOWS] Mm!
Meowscarada, use Magical Leaf!
[YOWLS]
[ROARS]
[GRUNTS] Use Flame Charge, Crocalor!
[EXCLAIMS]
[GROWLING]
Fall back, Crocalor! [GASPS]
[STRAINING]
Meowscarada! Use Power Gems, Sableye!
Quaxwell, use Aqua Cutter!
[GROWLS]
[EXCLAIMS]
[MEOWS]
[SIGHS] That was close.
Thanks, you two.
See? I didn't forget that we're a team.
We need a better plan of attack. Hm!
Everyone, retreat! [GRUNTS]
They're so strong. [WHIMPERS]
[MUTTERS] Mm!
They're gonna be tough to beat with that kind of power.
Even though they're under the effects of Laquium,
they're still working together,
unlike other Laquium-affected Pokémons we fought.
[GRUMBLING]
Now, Tauros. Continue to attack.
[BOTH ROARING]
BOTH: Dodge it!
[GASPS] This really is so bizarre.
How can they aim their attacks
at the same target over and over again
without any specific orders from their trainers?
Don't you dare ignore me!
Sableye! [GRUNTS]
Use Confuse Ray on 'em!
[SABLEYE GROWLS]
Wait, no, Tauros! Don't look at the light!
[GASPS]
Meowscarada! Dodge it!
Wait, why is it ignoring its trainer's orders?
It makes sense now! What did you figure out?
Well, the two Tauros are choosing their moves
based on their own instincts.
Maybe the Laquium is actually amping up
their own natural fighting intuition.
But the flip side is, they can't seem to carry out
any specific orders from their Trainers.
Is that why it couldn't avoid the collision?
Even when they were attacking...
BOTH: Tauros, attack now!
...the Trainers didn't say any move names.
That same thing happened when we fought Coral and Sidian.
Exceed says anyone can become stronger,
but that strength comes with a price.
Yeah, what's with that?
So why even have Trainers in the first place?
How do they decide who will fight who?
It's all basically instinctual,
the same way they choose their battle moves.
So that means that the Water-type Tauros
will go after Crocalor again?
LIKO: And the Fire-type will aim its attacks at Meowscarada.
Yeah, and that's where we can make our move and win.
BOTH: Tauros, commence attack. And go!
[BOTH ROARING]
[BOTH GROWL]
Hey, watch out!
Dodge it! Avoid it!
[♪]
Now! Quaxwell, use Air Cutter!
Meowscarada, use Magical Leaf!
[BOTH EXCLAIM]
Use Stomping Tantrum! Sableye, use Power Gem!
[ROARING]
[GROWLS]
[ALL CHEER] Those were super effective.
Yeah, we did it, everybody!
[ALL BABBLING EXCITEDLY]
But how? Even with the power
of our Strong Spheres, we still lost the battle.
[BOTH GASP] Yeah, of course you did.
If Pokémon and Trainer aren't connected,
then there's no way to achieve true victory.
And that's the reason why you can't beat us,
even if you use Strong Spheres.
Liko and Roy...
Uh, what-- What should we do, sir?
BOTH: Return, Tauros.
[SIGHS] Rising Volt Tacklers.
Let's go and file our report.
I'll make sure these get disposed of properly.
That should put you all at ease.
LIKO, DOT & ROY: Thank you so much.
It's just, they're putting in orders with me,
and my factory is so small.
That makes me certain they're putting in orders
with other factories.
So that means even though we managed to stop this shipment,
we might not have stopped Exceed.
Right, it may have no effect whatsoever.
Those things spreading all over the world
would be really bad news for Pokémon.
Then we'll have to stop this somehow.
If you'll have me back, I want to help you.
[ALL GASP]
When I was watching you guys battle earlier,
I realized how horrible those Strong Spheres are.
I know those things won't help either Trainers or Pokémon.
When Friede went missing,
my life just kind of stopped.
But now I remember.
He was never...
the type to let anything get in his way.
Not when there are still things to do,
things that must be done.
I'm not just gonna stand by and watch.
I want to help as a Rising Volt Tackler myself.
Liko, Roy, Dot and you, Ult.
I see how far you've come.
And that's how I made up my mind.
I feel ready now.
I want to board the Brave Olivine with you
and soar the skies. [ALL GASP]
[ALL LAUGHING]
I'm so happy, Orla! Thank you! Great to have you back!
We finally get to fly on that ship? Awesome!
Give me four-- No, scratch that. Just give me three days.
If we're gonna fly, I want this ship to be tip-top!
[LIKO & ROY LAUGH]
Mm-hmm. Mm!
[SOFT CLATTER] Huh?
[GRUNTS QUESTIONINGLY]
Thank you, Elekid.
We'll power through this, yeah?
[BOTH EXCLAIM]
You can count on my help too! DOT & ROY: Me too!
[CHUCKLES] [EXCLAIMS]
[♪]
Dude, check it.
Dude, this is definitely it!
[♪]
ORLA: Yup, she's good as new.
We're all stocked up on supplies.
The onboard systems are all clear.
We're ready for anything now.
Good, then let's get going. Yeah!
ORLA: Oh, hang on a sec. ALL: Huh?
ORLA: There's just one more thing.
I've got some good news to share, don't I?
[LIKO, DOT & ROY GASP]
Yo, guys. Well, hey there.
[POKÉMON SQUEAL]
Mollie! Murdock! You too?
[ALL CHATTERING]
What changed your mind?
Well, uh, about that...
Our little reunion got me to thinking,
and it really lit a fire under me.
I realized I didn't want to stay in the same place forever.
MURDOCK [ON PHONE]: Sorry to call you out of the blue, Orla.
Could you maybe build another ship?
Huh? Ah!
Those kids truly amaze me.
[♪]
[GRUNTS SOFTLY]
Orla, really?
The ship is...
I hope this doesn't seem unreasonable.
Oh, my! Well, it is a surprise, but rest assured, I approve.
You should treasure the feeling you have now.
It means you're being true to yourself.
I promise I'll bring you a new menu of cakes to try.
Delightful! And when you do,
don't forget to bring your friends
to the Patisserie Soapberry.
I'm serious. I just got another chance to fly again.
That's lovely, but I-- Please try and understand.
I want to go back to traveling the world
and helping Pokémon in need.
I'm pretty sure I'll always feel that way.
Uh...
Well, this is who you truly are.
You never could settle in one place.
Thank you for your hospitality. [BARKS]
Thanks a lot, Mom. [EXCLAIMS]
And that's more or less how we all came together again.
Back when I first joined the crew,
I sort of had to run away to board the ship.
But this time I got my mom's blessing.
LIKO: Thank goodness for that.
Actually, we were hoping
to get back in touch with Ludlow too if we can.
The problem is he doesn't have a Rotom Phone.
Boy, I sure would like to see him again.
Huh? ALL: Hmm? What?!
ROY: There he is!
Ah, why, look who it is. It's everybody.
[ALL EXCLAIM]
Wait, how'd you even get here?
The Brave Olivine was my ship.
You could say the waves called me to sail once again.
That is such a Ludlow answer.
Amazing how we all came together right on time!
It's thanks to you.
It was you kids
who inspired the rest of us.
[ROY & LIKO GASP]
Now it's our turn to ask you
if you would kindly let us join your Rising Volt Tacklers.
Huh?
LIKO: We took that first step,
and it led us straight to a reunion
of our old dear friends.
[♪]
[GASPS] Mm-hmm!
Well, of course you can.
We'll be needing you for just about everything.
[ALL LAUGH]
Fine, then I've decided.
I'll do you the favor of becoming
a Rising Volt Tacklers member too.
Huh?
Wouldn't exactly call that a favor.
It's kind of condescending.
Wait, who's this kid?
After I catch the black Rayquaza,
I'll be flying around on its back, you know.
So this is a good way to get used to flying.
And since I'm the strongest one here,
you guys are better off too. Right, Sableye?
[GRUNTS, LAUGHING] [SQUEALING]
Don't worry, Pagogo, it's all right.
And while we're on the subject,
I think I should also take...
the captain's position, yeah?
[ALL LAUGH] Huh?
You see, we already have a captain,
and it's Captain Pikachu. [EXCLAIMS]
Ugh, come on! You gotta be kidding me!
You seriously didn't know? [GROANS LOUDLY]
Okay, so the ship will be a little bit louder now.
Fine by me. We can handle it.
Oh, yeah.
I hope y'all are hungry,
because I've got some tasty treats on deck.
[BARKS] [SQUEALS]
[SIGHS] Always feels good to be back home.
[EXCLAIMS]
[GRUNTS] I hope you enjoyed your time off,
but it's great to work with you again.
[BOTH EXCLAIM]
You can be a thousand miles away from your friends,
but your bonds will always reunite you.
Yes! I managed to reboot the server
for the Rising Volt Tackler's app.
It's up and running for everybody now.
[PHONE DINGS] Huh?
What is this?
Wait, there's already a voice message?
Uh-huh. Someone sent it to the app, but I don't know who.
And the message is encrypted. We need the security code.
I'll see how quickly I can break the code, but...
Seems pretty tricky.
How long ago did the message come in?
The time stamp says it showed up about a month ago.
[KEYBOARD CLACKING]
[PHONE DINGS] There! Got it!
[♪]
This is Friede! [GASPS]
[ALL WAILING]
[♪]
[ALL WAILING]
Friede?! What's going on?
Wait! Stop! I can't hear it!
[BABBLES, THEN BABBLES LOUDLY]
Sorry, Dot. Let's hear it again from the start.
DOT: Mm-hmm.
This is Friede. [GASPS]
And Charizard is here with me.
[CHARIZARD ROARS ON RECORDING] [BOTH EXCLAIM]
Sorry, I couldn't contact you earlier.
The Explorers have been trying to track me down.
It'd be a problem if they knew what I was doing.
Until I was somewhere I knew they didn't have eyes on me,
I had to lay low.
All of this is to uncover the secret of Laquium.
So, my friends, hold down the fort until I'm back, okay?
Until then, take care! [CHARIZARD ROARS]
Is it real?
It was him, right? Yeah.
There's no doubt about it, guys. [EXCLAIMS]
Yes, he's alive!
Even though we have no clue what he's actually doing.
I mean, really, at least drop some kind of hint
about where you are, Friede.
Oh, I knew it.
[SOBBING]
Of course he could never be stopped.
[LAUGHS]
What's most important is that he's all right.
Yeah, it's really just Friede being Friede, right?
That's true. No matter what the situation is,
Friede always comes back eventually.
Mm. Right!
Now that we're back together again and Friede is okay,
it's time to party, what do you say?
Yeah, party! All right!
We're ready to take off now.
Let's take this party to the sky, huh?
MURDOCK: I'd love it. Got that settled.
Now, let's get that prep rolling, gang!
DOT: I'll help you.
ROY: This'll be fun, huh, Crocalor?
[CROCALOR EXCLAIMS]
[THINKING] Because we all came together
as a crew again, we were able to find
the message from Friede.
[MEOWS]
Isn't this just the best? [MEOWS]
[♪]
Well, that sure took a lot of time and effort, didn't it?
Still, I have to admit,
I knew all along this day would arrive.
Karna.
Thanks so much for looking after me.
Not at all. It was a lot of fun.
Well, it was fun for me too.
I think I just needed that time.
Uh...
What's this? I wanted to try
making one on my own.
Of course, it didn't turn out as good as yours.
No, I like it.
It shows passion and courage,
like you're striving for excellence.
But most of all, it looks like something you would make.
A totally unique, one-of-a-kind Poké Ball.
I'll treasure it always.
[BOTH BABBLING]
[BOTH LAUGHING]
[♪]
After all this time, it's great to see the flag up again.
[EXCLAIMS]
You know what? We should do it again
for old time's sake. Good idea!
Count me in. Huh?
What are we supposed to be doing, anyway?
It's a symbol of friendship.
Watch closely and do what we do.
Ready when you are. Hey, Liko...
Huh? ...lead us off.
Mm!
Uh... Huh?
We are the Rising Volt Tacklers!
ALL: Yeah!
[♪]
SPINEL: Really, you don't say?
Fine, I understand.
We do beg your forgiveness, sir.
We can all expect some failure every now and then,
but I hope you'll continue your valuable work as Explorers.
Please fulfill your duties with diligence.
BOTH: Yes, sir.
[DOOR OPENS, CLOSES]
So they've re-established their little group.
They should have left well enough alone.
Your coat is quite lush and lustrous again today, Umbreon.
[PURRS]
Those infernal pests gallivanting around...
don't know what's about to hit them.
[♪]