The Explorers are a mysterious organization that are the sworn enemies of the Rising Volt Tacklers appearing as the main antagonists in Pokémon Horizons: The Series. Their goals and motivations seem to revolve around the mysterious pendant and an ancient Poké Ball currently owned by Liko and Roy respectively which they are set on stealing them and even kidnapping them to unlock their secrets.
Originally, the Explorers were founded by Lucius, Rystal, and Gibeon 100 years ago.
As of the end of PH089, Spinel has now taken over the organisation following Gibeon's demise.
Overview[]
History[]
100 years in the past, Lucius decided to team up with Gibeon and Rystal to search for the paradise, Laqua. They soon named their group the Explorers and set forth to search for the paradise in question.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series/Pocket Monsters (2023 series)[]
Amethio first arrives at Indigo Academy when the long break was beginning. He asks one of the staff members for the whereabouts of Liko, who was staying at the campus for the break. He introduced himself as a "messenger" for Liko's Grandmother who would like her pendant returned. Seeing his reasons suspicious, Liko decides to take the good luck charm with her and run away.
Notable Members[]
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Gibeon | Male | Boss (formerly) | "The Ancient Poké Ball" |
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Hamber | Male | Second-in-command | "The Treasure After the Storm!" |
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Amethio | Male | Admin (formerly) | "The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)" |
 
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Spinel | Male | Admin (prior to timeskip) Boss |
"The Ancient Poké Ball" |
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Coral | Female | Admin | |
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Sidian | Male | Admin | |
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Chalce | Female | Admin | |
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Zirc | Male | Grunt (formerly) | "The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)" |
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Onia | Female | Grunt (formerly) | |
| Indy | Male | Grunt | "PH099" | |
| Rubella | Female | Grunt | ||
Trivia[]
- Their role seems to be similar to that of criminal organizations like Team Rocket.
- Their emblem and intro are very similar to those of the Original Team Plasma.
- The names of the members seem to be based on gemstones.
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