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title: "Pokemon Evolutions – Episode 5 – The Rival"
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description: "The Pokémon Company uploaded the next episode of its new short anime series Pokémon Evolutions. The fifth episode is called The Rival."
author: "Patrick Dankers"
published at: "2021-12-04 16:33:53"
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Pokemon Evolutions - Episode 5 - The Rival | General News | NintendoReporters

 [![Pokemon Evolutions – Episode 5 – The Rival](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pokemon-evolutions-episode-5-the-rival.jpg "Pokemon Evolutions – Episode 5 – The Rival")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pokemon-evolutions-episode-5-the-rival.jpg)The Pokémon Company uploaded the next episode of its new short anime series Pokémon Evolutions. The fifth episode is called The Rival.

The episode focuses on Barry from the Sinnoh region, depicting his journey from getting his starter Pokemon at Lake Verity to challenging the gym leaders, Team Galactic and finally, the Frontier Brain of the Battle Tower and his father.

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## [](#the-rival)The Rival

No matter how fast you run, your rivals are always one step ahead, pushing you to better your skills. Eventually, you’ll have to face your rival in your travels… for Barry, that time has come.

Visit the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Evolutions Episode 5 and discover how Barry’s rivalry unfolds!

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