New Pokémon trailer reveals the anime's next big arc and it's all about Area Zero

Pokémon Horizons is getting ready to begin one of its most important and fun arcs, and it's all about the fan-favorite Area Zero. Liko and his friends will venture to this iconic location to investigate this enigmatic place and understand its secret. The trailer for this exciting adventure has finally been released, giving viewers an idea of ​​what they can soon expect.

While the video didn't spoil the surprises that await Liko and his comrades in Area Zero, it did show off many of the best Pokémon in the franchise's paradoxical form. A legendary creature emblematic of this show was also seen, hinting at its importance during the upcoming arc.

Liko and his friends travel to a place outside of time

Area Zero awaits the heroes

The next Pokémon Horizons The arc's trailer begins with Liko, Roy and Dot joining forces to try and defeat Geeta and her Glimmora. Despite their teamwork, the trio can't even hurt the champion's partner, a reminder of how much they still need to learn before they can challenge her. Looking at Coral using her Glalie to fly, the trailer cuts to a shot of the protagonists ready to embark on Area Zero, where several normal Pokémon can be seen.

However, the mystery of this new zone soon reveals itself, when Roy comes across the video's first paradoxical form, Sand Shocks. From that point on, the trailer shows off some of the other timeline-breaking creatures, like Scream Tail and the towering Gouging Fire. Still, the real highlight of the trailer is the hint at the return of the rare and legendary shiny Rayquaza, who will once again face the heroes in combat. The video ends shortly thereafter, announcing that the episodes will continue with their normal schedule, being released in Japan at 6:55 am on Sundays.

What can fans expect from this adventure?

Area Zero is an iconic location in video games

Introduced in the Scarlet and Violet versions of Pokémon video game, Area Zero is a place where the past, present and future coexist. This location, located in the middle of the Paldea crater, has the unique quality of housing Pokémon from all eras. Scarlet Edition's creatures are said to be from a time before humans ruled the Earth, while Violet's are said to come from a future so distant it's hard to imagine. However, these Pokémon did not arrive in the world of the series through a temporal break, as they come from completely different universes.

Since Liko and her friends are about to begin their first trip to this unknown and dangerous location, fans will likely learn more about Area Zero as well as the heroes. The journey will introduce some of the most well-designed and beloved Pokémon of recent years, while also giving the protagonists a chance to grow as trainers. The possibility of them capturing a paradoxical form cannot be ruled out, giving their teams a boost in power and skill. This next arc promises to bring with it a multitude of memorable moments and a lot of learning for the heroes and fans.

Pokémon Horizons proved to be one of the best entries in the franchise, exploring themes and locations that Ash's journey didn't cover. The introduction of Area Zero will serve to heighten the epicness of this incredible show to legendary proportions.