Pokémon Horizons [Season 3 Episode 120: Dot & Botan Secret Mission!]

Pokémon Horizons Episode 120: Dot & Botan’s Secret Mission – A Fun Heist With a Space-Sized Twist

If you thought Pokémon Horizons was slowing down as 2025 wraps up, Episode 120 (“Dot & Botan! Secret Mission”) just threw a curveball—literally, with a Gimmighoul evolving into Gholdengo and a reveal that left fans screaming OMG. Let’s break down why this episode was both a fun standalone heist and a huge setup for what’s next.

First off, the episode centers on Dot and Botan (wait, some fans are calling her Penny? Maybe a translation thing?) sneaking into the Exceed Museum to grab crucial data. Their mission isn’t just a random side quest—Exceed’s up to no good again, using those annoying Strong Spheres on their Pokémon to stop the duo. But the real star here? Dot’s Gimmighoul finally evolving into Gholdengo! Fans on MyAnimeList were hyped: “Newly evolved Gholdengo saves the day this time around though,” one user said. The evolution moment was dramatic, but let’s be real—someone joked it would’ve been funny if it happened because a guard flicked a coin into its treasure box (relatable, tbh).

But let’s talk about the elephant in the room: FRIEDÉ IS ALIVE… AND IN SPACE? The end of the episode dropped this bombshell, and fans lost their minds. Comments like “Friede was in space?!!?!?! Oh man next week is going to be interesting!” and “THE GOAT IS COMING BACK FROM SPACE?!?!?!?!?!?!?” flooded forums. People are speculating everything—did he catch a Deoxys? Is he on some intergalactic mission? Either way, next episode’s gonna be a tearjerker (one fan even said they’re “gonna fucking cry next episode”).

Dot’s fashion choices also stole the show. Her disguise at the start was “really cute,” per one comment, and when she rocked that dress? Fans went wild: “Dot with this kind of dress is insane xD” and “dot in a dress having the tomboy look pretty is perfect.” It’s the little details like that which make Horizons feel so personal.

What makes this episode work is how it balances fun with plot progression. The heist was lighthearted enough (sneaking around, silly guard moments) but also pushed the Exceed arc forward. And that Friede tease? It’s exactly the kind of cliffhanger that keeps fans coming back. Whether you’re here for the evolution moments, the character interactions, or the big space reveal, Episode 120 delivered.

If you haven’t watched it yet, go do it—then get ready to freak out about next week’s episode. Friede’s return is gonna be epic, and we can’t wait to see what happens when he lands back on Earth. This episode wasn’t just a filler—it was a setup for the final stretch of 2025, and it’s got everyone hyped.

Final Verdict: 8/10—great mix of action, humor, and plot twists. The Gholdengo evolution was chef’s kiss, and the Friede reveal left us begging for more. Don’t sleep on this one!
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