Friede owes a lot to Liko's mother, Lucca, who currently serves as a teacher in the Paldea region. When he was studying to become a Pokemon professor, Lucca was his teacher and guide. He even ...

Liko's family plays a significant role in her story, with her grandmother Diana gifting her a mysterious pendant and her mother Lucca hiring the Rising Volt Tacklers to protect her.

Ash and Pikachu's iconic journey came to an end after 25 seasons and 1,232 episodes of Pokemon. New main characters Roy and Liko take over in Pokemon Horizons: The Series, following Ash's departure.