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'{{Short description|Japanese original net animation (ONA) series}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2021}} {{For|the mechanic of Pokémon evolution|Gameplay of Pokémon#Pokémon evolution}} {{Infobox animanga/Header|name=Pokémon Evolutions|image=Pokémon_Evolutions.png|caption=|ja_kanji=|ja_romaji=|genre=<!-- Note: Use and cite reliable sources to identify genre/s, not personal interpretation. Please don't include more than three genres (per [[MOS:A&M]]). -->}} {{Infobox animanga/Video |type=ona |title= |director=Daiki Tomiyasu |producer=Andy Gose<br/>Taito Okiura |writer=Benjamin Townsend |music= |studio=[[OLM, Inc.|OLM]] |licensee= |network= |network_en= |first={{Start date|2021|9|9}} |last=present |episodes=8 |episode_list=#Episodes |runtime=7 minutes}} {{Infobox animanga/Footer}} {{Nihongo|'''''Pokémon Evolutions'''''|ポケモンエボリューションズ|Pokémon Eboryūshonzu}} is a 2021 Japanese [[anime|animated]] [[original net animation]] series releasing on [[YouTube]] and Pokémon TV by [[The Pokémon Company]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch the Trailer for Pokémon Evolutions, a New Animated Series|website=[[The Pokémon Company]]|url=https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-the-trailer-for-pokemon-evolutions-a-new-animated-series|date=2021-09-02|access-date=2021-09-02}}</ref> Pokémon Evolutions is a series of 8 episodes to be released in celebration of the 25th anniversary<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pokémon Evolutions Is a New Limited Animated Series to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Franchise|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/pokmon-evolutions-new-limited-animated-series-25th-anniversary|last=Moore|first=Jared|website=[[IGN]]|language=en|date=2021-09-02|access-date=2021-09-02}}</ref> of Pokémon and is inspired by all 8 regions of the ''Pokémon'' world.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-02|title=Pokemon Evolutions release dates revealed for 8-region free series|url=https://www.slashgear.com/pokemon-evolutions-release-dates-revealed-for-8-region-free-series-02689372/|access-date=2021-09-02|last=Burns|first=Chris|website=SlashGear|language=en-US}}</ref> The series was first announced on September 2, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gorgeous New Pokémon Series Visits Every Game Region|url=https://kotaku.com/gorgeous-new-pokemon-series-visits-every-game-region-1847605701|date=2021-09-02|access-date=2021-09-02|last=Fahey|first=Mike|website=Kotaku|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Diaz|first=Ana|date=2021-09-02|title=New Pokémon anime looks really serious, except for Ball Guy|url=https://www.polygon.com/22653864/pokemon-anime-evolutions-25th-anniversary-streaming-youtube|access-date=2021-09-02|website=Polygon|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Craddock|first=Benjamin|date=2021-09-02|title=Pokémon Evolutions, A New Animated Series, Will Air Free On YouTube This Month|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/09/pokemon_evolutions_a_new_animated_series_will_air_free_on_youtube_this_month|access-date=2021-09-02|website=Nintendo Life|language=en-GB}}</ref> Each episode is dedicated to each core series region in reverse order by introduction. The first episode was released on September 9, 2021, with episodes to be released on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. == Episodes == {{Episode table |background=#FED403 |overall= |title= |airdate= |airdateR= |released=y |episodes= {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 1 |Title = The Champion |AltTitle = The Champion |RAltTitle = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|ザ・チャンピオン}}) |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|9|9}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v56BRim3g0w|title=The Champion 🏆 {{!}} Pokémon Evolutions Episode 1|publisher=[[The Pokémon Company]] via [[YouTube]]|date=2021-09-09|access-date=2021-09-24}}</ref> |ShortSummary = In the moments before his championship match, Galar's Champion Leon reflects on his defeat at the hands of Eternatus during the Darkest Day, and the subsequent triumph of Victor, Leon's challenger. |LineColor = FED403 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 2 |Title = The Eclipse |AltTitle = The Eclipse |RAltTitle = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|ジ・エクリプス}}) |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|9|23}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-qLMis6ids|title=The Eclipse 🌒 {{!}} Pokémon Evolutions Episode 2|publisher=[[The Pokémon Company]] via [[YouTube]]|date=2021-09-23|access-date=2021-09-24}}</ref> |ShortSummary = After Lusamine uses Nebby's power to travel into the Ultra Wormhole to battle Necrozma, Lillie together with Selene summon the Legendary Pokémon Lunala in an effort to both restore Nebby's power and save Lillie's mother. After both Guzma and Lusamine fall out of the Ultra Wormhole, Necrozma emerges behind them. Nebby, now a Lunala, proceeds to battle Necrozma but is defeated, and is subsequently absorbed by Necrozma to create its Dawn Wings form. |LineColor = FED403 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 3 |Title = The Visionary |AltTitle = The Visionary |RAltTitle = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|ザ・ビジョナリー}}) |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|10|7}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4TNqOlTY0M|title=The Visionary 👁️ {{!}} Pokémon Evolutions: Episode 3|publisher=[[The Pokémon Company]] via [[YouTube]]|date=2021-10-07|access-date=2021-10-07}}</ref> |ShortSummary = After activating the ultimate weapon underneath Geosenge Town, Lysandre battles with his Mega Gyarados against Calem and his Xerneas, but is defeated. After reflecting on his ideals of preserving the world's beauty, Lysandre fires the ultimate weapon in an attempt to grant himself, Calem, and his friends eternal life. |LineColor = FED403 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 4 |Title = The Plan |AltTitle = The Plan |RAltTitle = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|ザ・プラン}}) |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|10|21}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mds1-c2MGkI|title=The Plan 📝 {{!}} Pokémon Evolutions: Episode 4|publisher=[[The Pokémon Company]] via [[YouTube]]|date=2021-10-21|access-date=2021-10-21}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Shortly after N's Castle rises over the Pokémon League, Ghetsis reflects on his plan up to this point. He recalls several key events, from meeting a young N and making him the king of Team Plasma to conveying his message of liberation to the citizens of Unova. Following N's victory against Alder, Hilda arrives at the entrance to N's throne room where Ghetsis instructs her to go inside and battle N for the title of Unova's hero. |LineColor = FED403 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 5 |Title = The Rival |AltTitle = The Rival |RAltTitle = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|ザ・ライバル}}) |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|12|2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgY9RYTO7Nw|title=The Rival 💥 {{!}} Pokémon Evolutions: Episode 5|publisher=[[The Pokémon Company]] via [[YouTube]]|date=2021-12-02|access-date=2021-12-07}}</ref> |ShortSummary = As Barry enters the Battle Tower and challenges the Tower Tycoon, whose identity is largely obscured, he reflects on his journey to become strong enough to challenge his father. Events include when he and rival Lucas obtained their starter Pokémon, to his defeat at the hands of Team Galactic Commander Jupiter, and his subsequent triumph over Jupiter alongside Lucas at the top of Spear Pillar. Upon Barry's victory over the Tower Tycoon, the Tycoon's identity is revealed to be Palmer, Barry's father, who proceeds to congratulate his son. |LineColor = FED403 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 6 |Title = The Wish |AltTitle = The Wish |RAltTitle = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|ザ・ウィッシュ}}) |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|12|9}} |ShortSummary = After May arrives at the Sky Pillar, Zinnia welcomes her, appreciating May for coming to the Sky Pillar, and proceeds to tell the story of Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, and the origins of Mega Evolution. The two later go to the top of the Sky Pillar, where Zinnia successfully summons Rayquaza. However, despite Zinnia's pleas for the Sky High Pokemon to Mega Evolve, it cannot do so, due to the fact that the Meteoroids in Rayquaza's body have lost power over the years. Because of this, Zinnia despairs, due to all her efforts of Mega Evolving Rayquaza having failed. Suddenly, May's Meteoroid begins to glow, and at Rayquaza's urging, throws it at the Legendary Pokemon, swallowing it, and regaining the ability to Mega Evolve. May later challenges Rayquaza to a battle, and weakens enough for it to be caught. Zinnia enters a flashback state, reflecting on her childhood dream of one day meeting Rayquaza. She later urges May to catch it, and succeeds in doing so. As her final duty as the last Lorekeeper of the Draconids, Zinnia, with her Mega Salamence, challenges May, who now has Mega Rayquaza on her side, in order to teach her how to use its full power. |LineColor = FED403 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 7 |Title = The Show |AltTitle = The Show |RAltTitle = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|ザ・ショウ}}) |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|12|16}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = FED403 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 8 |Title = The Discovery |AltTitle = The Discovery |RAltTitle = &nbsp;({{Nihongo2|ザ・ディスカバリー}}) |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|12|23}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = FED403 }} }} == Characters and voice cast == {|class="wikitable" |- ! Character !! English !! Japanese |- |Alder |Andrew Eales |Yasuhiro Mamiya |- |Announcer (Galar) |Kevin M. Connolly |Takumu Miyazono<ref name="ep1-JP">{{Cite web|title=ポケモン25周年記念アニメ『ポケモンエボリューションズ』が公開。第1話はガラル地方を舞台とした「ザ・チャンピオン」。 ダンデの胸によぎる想いとは？|trans-title=Pokémon 25th Anniversary Anime "Pokémon Evolutions" has been released. The first episode is "The Champion" set in the Galar region. What is Leon's heart-throbbing feeling?|language=JA|website=[[Yahoo! Japan]]|url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/424a22cd7849fdbc8fc0257737ce8b4ca86e2260|date=2021-09-09|access-date=2021-09-09}}</ref> |- |Anthea |[[Brittany Lauda]] |Yukiko Motoyoshi |- |Concordia |Dani Artaud |Miyari Nemoto |- |Barry |Connor Ludovice |[[Ayumu Murase]] |- |Corviknight |colspan=2|Shogo Sakata |- |Diantha |[[Amber Lee Connors]] |[[Kotono Mitsuishi]] |- |Ghetsis |Armen Taylor |[[Takehito Koyasu]] |- |Green | | |- |Hop |Adriel Varlack |[[Miyu Irino]]<ref name="ep1-JP"/> |- |Jupiter |[[Suzie Yeung]] |[[Saki Fujita]] |- |Kimono Girl | | |- |Leon |[[Aleks Le]] |[[Daisuke Ono]]<ref name="ep1-JP"/> |- |Lillie |[[AmaLee|Ama Lee]] |[[Ai Kayano]]<ref name="ep2-JP">{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/7fee65c9d5e99d835908af1e253656097af2ca25|title=リーリエと“ほしぐもちゃん”の絆が描かれる『Pokémon Evolutions』第2話が公開。シリーズ25周年を記念するオリジナルアニメ|trans-title=The second episode of "Pokémon Evolutions", which depicts the bond between Lillie and "Nebby", has been released. Original animation to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the series|language=JA|website=[[Yahoo! Japan]]|date=2021-09-23|access-date=2021-09-24}}</ref> |- |Lusamine |Dawn Bennett |[[Mie Sonozaki]]<ref name="ep2-JP"/> |- |Lysandre |Adin Rudd |[[Takaya Hashi]] |- |Malva |[[Marissa Lenti]] |[[Atsumi Tanezaki]] |- |May | | |- |N |Chris Hackney |[[Yoshitsugu Matsuoka]] |- |N (young) |Brittany Lauda |Chiyuki Miura |- |Palmer |[[Kaiji Tang]] |[[Masakazu Morita]] |- |Pikachu (Female) |colspan=2|Arisa Kori |- |Pikachu (Male) |colspan=2|Miyari Nemoto |- |Professor Sycamore |Austin Lee Matthews | |- |Rookidee |colspan=2|Hina Natsume |- |Victor |[[Aleks Le]] |Kohsuke Tanabe<ref name="ep1-JP"/> |- |Zinnia | | |} == See also == * ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'', a web anime series promoting the original story of ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red and Green]]'' and Mega Charizard X from ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]'' * ''[[Pokémon Generations]]'', a web anime series released for the 20th anniversary * ''[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Pokémon Twilight Wings]]'', a web anime series promoting ''[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]'' and its [[downloadable content]], ''[[Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor|The Isle of Armor]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra|The Crown Tundra]]'' == References == <references /> {{Pokémon season summary}} {{OLM OVAs}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Pokemon Evolutions}} [[Category:2021 anime ONAs]] [[Category:Anime television series based on video games]] [[Category:OLM, Inc.]] [[Category:Pokémon anime]] [[Category:YouTube original programming]] [[Category:YouTube Premium original series]]'