Episode Title:
The Ancient Poké Ball! (The Ancient Monster Ball)
Episode Description:
After Liko is protected by her pendant, she and Roy battle Amethio together, but his Ceruledge easily overpowers Sprigatito and Fuecoco. As Liko rushes to protect Sprigatito, Roy's Poké Ball resonates with her pendant and unleashes a black Rayquaza that forces the Explorers to retreat before flying away. Inspired by the adventure he has had, Roy catches Fuecoco and gains his grandfather's permission to travel with the Rising Volt Tacklers to catch Rayquaza. Meanwhile, the Explorers' leader, Gibeon, removes Amethio from his mission in favor of his teammate Spinel, leaving Amethio to pursue Rayquaza to determine its connection to the pendant.
