On October 14th, 2022, the ShoPro released a press release with a poster and video.

The Masters Tournament finals finally begin! Key Visuals and a PV of Satoshi VS Dande Revealed! The final battle of the Pokémon World Championships, a tournament to determine the strongest Pokémon Trainer, has finally begun in the TV anime Pokémon, which airs every Friday at 6:55 pm on TV Tokyo! A new key visual and PV featuring Satoshi, Dande, and their respective Pokémon partners has been released!

The Masters Tournament has been hotly contested so far, with champions and league winners from each region gathering together. In the semifinal battle, Satoshi, who had a tough time defeating his strong rival Shirona to make it to the final stage, is now ready to battle the Galar Champion Dande, whom he has been aiming for. The fierce and inevitable final battle will be aired over a four-week period from Friday, October 21st, 2022 to Friday, November 11th, 2022!

In the key visual released this time features the undefeated and absolute champion Dande awaiting the fighting spirit of his challenger Satoshi and their six Pokémon, and the PV shows the feelings and determination of Dande and Satoshi for this battle, along with the tension before the decisive battle. Dande's Pokémon, which have not been revealed yet, will be finally unveiled! Who will win the championship?

Friday, October 21st Broadcast: Final I Torrent
The Masters Tournament Finals are finally starting. Getting an official match against Dande has been Satoshi's goal this entire time, so he's really enthused about this. The audience is also as fired up as it's ever been for this match between Dande, the incomparable reigning champ, and Satoshi, the competitor who has reached the finals against all odds! And then Dande makes a proposal... With Satoshi's former companions and rivals watching, the showdown at the summit commences!!

Only one week left until the start of the Finals. Can Satoshi win the battle against Dande and become the Pokémon World Championships champion? The climax, the final! Don't miss it!

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters Promotional Video 15 Satoshi VS Dande

Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71_CVNeOcxY

The official Pash! magazine Twitter account posted a Tweet to promote the November 2022 issue on October 6th, 2022. The issue went on sale on October 9th, 2022.

The November issue of PASH! TV Anime Pocket Monsters! Masters Tournament special feature! This issue features an interview with Rica Matsumoto, who plays Satoshi, a finalist, as well as a recap of the semifinals.

【本日発売PASH!11月号内容紹介】『TVアニメ ポケットモンスター』！ マスターズトーナメントを大特集！本号ではファイナル進出を決めたサトシ役・松本梨香さんのインタビューと共に、セミファミナルの振り返りもお届けします #アニポケ 11月号の詳細はこちらをチェック

The official Animedia magazine Twitter account posted a Tweet to promote the November 2022 issue on October 6th, 2022. The issue went on sale the next day, October 7th, 2022 and featured a clear file.

The November issue of Animedia features the TV anime Pocket Monsters on its cover and in its entirety! The issue will be on sale on October 7th and features wonderful illustrations of Dande and Satoshi, the finalists in the Pokémon World Championships, as well as Lizardon and Pikachu.

In the article, we have a long interview with Rica Matsumoto and Daisuke Ono, who play Dande and Satoshi! Also, Takuto Yoshinaga, who plays Dande's younger brother Pop, tells us about a special story from the Masters Tournament. On sale on October 7!

アニメディア11月号はTVアニメ『ポケットモンスター』のWカバー＆総力特集！　ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップスファイナリストの ダンデ と サトシ、そしてリザードンとピカチュウの素敵なイラストが目印　イラストは付録ポスターとしてもついてきます10月7日発売

記事ではダンデとサトシを演じる松本梨香 さん＆小野大輔 さんにロングインタビューを敢行！　さらにダンデの弟・ポップを演じる 吉永拓斗 さんからマスターズトーナメントとっておき話も　マスターズエイトの名場面集も必見です！　10月7日発売

On October 21st, 2022, the official Japanese Twitter account reminded people that this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked to Japan only. It was available from October 21st, 2022 to October 28th, 2022. This episode was specifically labeled as a missed-program stream (見逃し配信).

Pocket Monsters Anime Episode 129 'The Finals I: Torrent'
What did you think!?
The first Pokémon to come out were...
Aceburn for Dande
Pikachu for Satoshi
Were your guesses correct?
Anipoke Episode 129 will be available for one week from today!!
Be sure to watch it!

アニポケ 第129話「ファイナルⅠ　『激流』」
いかがでしたか⁉
1体目に出したポケモンは…
ダンデはエースバーン
サトシはピカチュウでした
皆さんの予想は当たりましたか?
アニポケ 第129話の公開期間は本日より1週間!!
ぜひご覧ください

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an After Story comic on October 23rd, 2022 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

Anipoke Episode 129 After Story
At Shoot Stadium
Hop and Sonia are supporting Dande!!
On the other hand, Koharu and Hikari are cheering for Satoshi.
The audience seems to be getting intense and holding their breath as the battle unfolds!

アニポケ 第129話サイドストーリー
シュートスタジアムで
ダンデを応援するホップとソニア‼
一方、サトシを応援するコハルとヒカリ
息もつかせぬバトル展開に、観客席もアツくなっているようです

Sonia: Dande...
Hop: Bro, you're definitely going to win!
Hikari: Let's go! Let's go!
Koharu: Let's go! Let's go!

ソニア: ダンデくん…
ホップ: アニキ、絶対勝つよな！
ヒカリ: がんばれ！がんばれ！
コハル: がんばれ！がんばれ！

On November 4th, 2022, the official Japanese Twitter account announced that this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked to Japan only. It was available from November 4th, 2022 to November 18th, 2022. This episode was specifically labeled as a limited time broadcast (期間限定配信).

Now streaming all of them for a limited time!
You can watch all the of the battle of Satoshi VS Dande on the official Pokémon YouTube channel until around noon on Friday, November 18th, 2022!
The next battle will finally be the deciding one.
Don't miss the battle so far!

マスターズトーナメント ファイナルバトル
期間限定で一挙配信中
ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネルで、11月18日（金）正午ごろまで、サトシVSダンデのバトルが一気に見られます
次回はついに決着
これまでのバトルも必見です

The English dub removes the text that says "Hoenn Region - Kaina (Slateport) City"

The text that says "Galar Region - Shoot (Wyndon) Stadium" is removed in the international dub versions.

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Anipoke episode with a production artwork piece on October 20th, 2022. The picture featured Satoshi and his Pokémon.

A glimpse behind the scenes of the Anipoke production
This time, it's an original drawing of Satoshi and his Pokémon from episode 129
Together with his 6 Pokémon...
It's time to GO to the finals stage!

アニポケ制作の舞台裏をチラ見せ
今回は第129話の中からサトシと仲間たちの原画をご紹介
6体のポケモンたちと息を合わせて…
いざファイナルの舞台へGO!!

In the English dub version of this episode, Pikachu's voice is randomly heard despite it not being on screen.

The "To Be Continued" text is removed in the English and International versions of the dub.