Pokémon Horizons is the sequel series to the 1997 original series. It follows the adventures of Liko and Roy, two aspiring Pokémon trainers from different backgrounds, as they explore the Paldea region. Equipped with new gadgets and strategies, they encounter a variety of Pokémon and face challenges that test their skills and courage. With each discovery and battle, Liko and Roy learn about the vast world of Pokémon and strive to make their mark in the Pokémon leagues.
The classic anime's Team Rocket trio are better than Pokémon Horizons' Explorers in one very specific way, and it has to do with iconic disguises.Pokémon Horizons sets Liko and Roy on a path well-tread by Ash, as they're tasked with battling gym leaders across the vast Paldea region.Pokémon Horizons gave fans a taste of what a Pokémon anime without Ash would be like, and it turns out to have been exactly what the franchise needed.