Pokemon Horizons Introduces Time Skip in Upcoming Mega Voltage Saga

The next phase of the Pokemon anime will feature aged-up characters, breaking from the franchise's long-standing tradition of a floating timeline.

Pokemon Horizons' upcoming saga, titled Mega Voltage, will feature a time skip, aging up main characters Liko, Roy, and Dot for the first time in the franchise's history.
The time skip marks a departure from the original Pokemon anime's floating timeline, which kept Ash Ketchum perpetually 10 years old for over two decades.
The series finale of the current Horizons season, The Search for Laqua, will conclude major storylines, setting the stage for the new saga starting April 11, 2025.
Promotional materials hint at redesigned characters, new evolutions, and the introduction of Mega Evolutions, aligning with the broader Pokemon franchise's focus on this mechanic.
Fans and analysts view the time skip as a bold move to differentiate Horizons from its predecessor, allowing for character growth and more mature storytelling.