The Pokémon Horizons: The Series anime and the Pokémon GO mobile game are joining forces for a special collaboration event. This partnership includes a new anime episode that will air in Japan and a worldwide in-game event within Pokémon GO.
Key Facts
- Anime Title: Pokémon Horizons: The Series
- Anime Episode Title: “Hirogaru Sekai, Kimi to GO!”
- Anime Episode Number: 150
- Anime Air Date (Japan): September 18
- Pokémon GO Event Dates: September 16 – September 22
- New Pokémon GO Feature: Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles
- Original Pokémon GO Launch Year: 2016
What Was Announced
A special crossover episode of Pokémon Horizons: The Series, titled “Hirogaru Sekai, Kimi to GO!”, will air in Japan on September 18.
This episode, which is episode 150 of the series, will feature Liko and her companions collaborating with Professor Willow from Pokémon GO on fieldwork. During their investigation, the episode will also depict how Friede first encountered Charizard. PokéStops will be visible within the episode’s narrative.
Accompanying the anime episode is a worldwide in-game event in Pokémon GO, scheduled to run from September 16 to September 22.
This event introduces Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles as a new debut appearance in Pokémon GO. Players will be able to find this special Charmander in the wild, through Field Research tasks, and when using regular Lure Modules.
This limited-time GO Pass will automatically be distributed to players when the event begins. It offers several bonuses, including double Candy for catching Pokémon, one-hour duration for regular Lure Modules, and additional Stardust when catching Hatenna and Wattrel.
The anime broadcast will also feature a promotional code announced during the September 18 episode, which will grant players an encounter with Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles, potentially with a Special Background.
Where It Fits
Pokémon Horizons: The Series continues the ongoing adventures of Liko and Roy. This collaboration episode, number 150, integrates elements from the Pokémon GO game directly into the anime’s narrative. The appearance of Professor Willow and PokéStops in the episode directly ties into the game’s mechanics and characters.
In Pokémon GO, the event celebrates this anime crossover by introducing the goggled Charmander, which players can evolve into Charmeleon and then Charizard while keeping the goggles.
Shiny versions of this Charmander will be available, and some encounters may include a Special Background. The event also features Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat returning to the wild and in one-star raids.
Three-star raids will showcase Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles, alongside Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval. These raid Pokémon will also have chances for shiny encounters and Special Backgrounds. The wild Pokémon spawns will change based on the time of day, with different Pokémon appearing between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. compared to 5:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Where to Watch It
The special collaborative anime episode, “Hirogaru Sekai, Kimi to GO!”, will air on television in Japan on September 18. Details regarding its availability on international streaming platforms or services have not yet been announced. Viewers in Japan can catch the episode starting at 6:55 p.m.
The Pokémon GO in-game event will be accessible worldwide to all players of the mobile game. The event is set to run for a full week, beginning on September 16 and concluding on September 22.
No specific platform or region restrictions have been mentioned for the Pokémon GO event, indicating it will be a global celebration.
Pokémon GO, which originally launched in 2016, is a location-based augmented reality mobile game developed by Niantic. The franchise also announced its Generation 10 games, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, set for a 2027 release.
Other recent anime announcements include the 2027 film Pokémon: Wild Card and the anime The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the special anime episode air?
The special anime episode, titled “Hirogaru Sekai, Kimi to GO!”, will air in Japan on September 18. Its international broadcast or streaming details are not yet available.
What new Pokémon can I get in Pokémon GO?
Players can encounter and catch a Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles in Pokémon GO during the event. This Charmander can be evolved while retaining the goggles. Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat will also return.
Will there be any raid battles during the event?
Yes, there will be raid battles. One-star raids will feature Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat, while three-star raids will include Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles, Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval.
What bonuses are included with the GO Pass?
The limited-time GO Pass will provide bonuses such as double Candy for catching Pokémon, an extended duration for regular Lure Modules, and bonus Stardust for catching Hatenna and Wattrel.
So far, the collaboration focuses on this specific anime episode and the outlined Pokémon GO event. Further details regarding the episode’s international release or additional crossover content have not been confirmed.
