Mei

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Mei (鸣依)
Species/Race	Human; a native of the Pokémon world’s Unova region 20 37
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Dr. Lilia’s archaeological research team
Occupation/Role	Research assistant; Pokémon Trainer
First Appearance	Photograph 20; appears in person 35

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Serperior reaches Level 42	36	Her partner breaks through the Level 40 barrier, reflecting Mei’s exceptional training talent.

Background / History

Mei comes from Hiyoku City in Unova. Qiao Ran recognizes her from the Pokémon world as one of its heroines; she is remembered for a cheerful, sunny disposition and expressive, amusing facial expressions. 20

After arriving in Qiao Ran’s world, Mei becomes affiliated with Dr. Lilia’s archaeological team. Lilia found her sealed inside a stone chamber during an expedition and offers her a home while researching materials that may help restore Mei’s memories. Mei experiences pain when attempting to recall key details of her past, including how she arrived in this world. 35 45

During a poacher ambush against the research team, Mei remains in the truck until Lilia authorizes a counterattack. She enters the battle with Serperior and overwhelms the attackers, helping secure the team’s rescue. 36 37

Qiao Ran later privately says “Unova” to her, prompting an immediate emotional reaction: the name confirms that he knows her homeland. When he shows her Diancie, Mei recognizes it as a Legendary Pokémon and takes its existence as proof that the Pokémon world has not been abandoned. She asks Qiao Ran to help save her world. 37 38

Appearance

Mei is a petite young girl with brown hair arranged in her recognizable bun-like hairstyle. She is shown wearing black pantyhose and a short skirt; during the research-team expedition, she also wears a sun hat. 20 35 38

• Twin bun-like hair arrangements are visible in the photograph Qiao Ran finds. 20
• Her usual style includes tight black pantyhose. 38
• She carries Poké Balls and deploys Serperior in combat. 36

Personality

Mei is described as cheerful, sunny, and highly expressive. Her current circumstances contrast sharply with that image: memory loss and separation from her home leave her subdued and visibly saddened at times. 20 35

She retains a strong enthusiasm for Pokémon battles and acts decisively when the research team is threatened. Her reaction to Qiao Ran’s knowledge of Unova and to Diancie’s appearance shows how deeply she longs for confirmation that her home world can still be saved. 36 37 38

Abilities & Skills

Pokémon Training

Mei is a naturally gifted Trainer whose strength rose rapidly after beginning her journey. Iron Maiden considers her capable of potentially becoming an Elite Four member in the future. 36 37

• Commands a Level 42 Serperior that has surpassed the Level 40 barrier. 36
• Uses Leaf Storm, a Grass-type technique stated to have 130 power, to engulf multiple poachers’ Pokémon at once. 36
• Follows Leaf Storm with Serperior’s constricting attack to compensate for the move’s Special Attack reduction. 37
• Demonstrates strong coordination with Serperior; their level advantage and teamwork leave the poachers unable to resist. 37

Knowledge of the Pokémon World

Mei immediately recognizes Diancie as a Legendary Pokémon—knowledge uncommon among people native to Qiao Ran’s world. 38

• Identifies Unova as her homeland and reacts strongly when Qiao Ran mentions it. 37
• Understands the significance of living Legendary Pokémon to the Pokémon world’s crisis. 38

Equipment / Pokémon

• Serperior — Mei’s primary battle partner; Level 42 and capable of using Leaf Storm and constricting attacks. 36 37
• Poké Balls — carried for deploying her Pokémon. 36

Relationships

• Qiao Ran — Qiao Ran recognizes Mei as being from the Pokémon world and confirms his knowledge by mentioning Unova. After seeing Diancie, Mei asks him to help save her world. 37 38
• Dr. Lilia — Mei serves as Lilia’s assistant. Lilia found her in a sealed ruin, provides her a home, and researches ways to recover Mei’s memories. 35 37 45
• Serperior — Mei’s trusted main partner; they display close coordination in battle. 36 37
• Iron Maiden — An ally of the research team who praises Mei’s talent and believes Mei’s presence helps protect Lilia during dangerous expeditions. 37

Story Role / Major Arcs

Research Team and Poacher Ambush

Mei is introduced as Dr. Lilia’s assistant while the team is targeted by poachers. She joins the counterattack with Serperior and helps defeat and capture the attackers. 35 36 37

Revelation of Her Origin

Qiao Ran’s mention of Unova confirms that he knows of Mei’s true homeland. Mei recognizes Diancie as a Legendary Pokémon and pleads for Qiao Ran’s help with the crisis facing the Pokémon world. 37 38

Notable Quotes

“Let them witness the brilliant and colorful power of grass!” 36

“It’s a Legendary Pokémon... a living Legendary Pokémon! Living... we haven't... we haven't been abandoned...” 38

Trivia

• Mei is distinct from Mei Yue, the heroine associated with Alola; the narrative explicitly differentiates Mei as being from Unova. 40
• Her attempts to remember key events from before arriving in Qiao Ran’s world cause her significant pain. 45