Episode: Mega Evolution

The subject of this article has no official English name. The name currently in use is a fan translation of the Japanese name.

(Japanese: ポケットモンスター エピソード：メガシンカ Pocket Monsters Episode: Mega Evolution) is a series of three special episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series that will air in October 2025, coinciding with the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. These episodes focus on Roy and Uruto and their journey to master Mega Evolution, serving as a flashback arc that explores their past encounters with the powerful transformation. The episodes will also feature Emma, a resident of Lumiose City, and Master Mayonnaise, a mysterious man in armor.

The series was announced on August 22, 2025, and will air in Japan for three consecutive weeks starting October 10, 2025, on TV Tokyo. The episodes take place during the one-year timeskip between the Rayquaza Rising and Mega Voltage arcs, and are primarily set in Lumiose City in the Kalos region, with the Prism Tower serving as a prominent location in the trailer. The theme song for the series is Superb, performed by Yuzu, who previously performed GET BACK for the Mega Voltage arc.

Episodes

Code	Screenshot	English title	Japanese title	US broadcast	Japan broadcast	Time between
HZS01		No English title	ロイ ――修行 Roy—Training	No airdate has been announced	October 10, 2025	30 days until Japanese airing
HZS02		No English title	ウルト ――最強 Uruto—Strongest	No airdate has been announced	October 17, 2025	37 days until Japanese airing
HZS03		No English title	メガシンカ ――絆 Mega Evolution—Bond	No airdate has been announced	October 24, 2025	44 days until Japanese airing

Gallery

Characters

Main characters

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  Roy
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  Uruto

Supporting characters

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  Emma
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  Master Mayonnaise

Cast

Major events

In other languages

External links

• Official announcement (Japanese)

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