Chapter Summaries

Luo Mu and his newly dressed Mimikyu faced Wallace and Milotic in a Uva Academy exhibition Contest battle. Mimikyu countered Wallace’s strategy and Terastallized into a dazzling Fairy type, leaving the battle underway.

• Luo Mu arrived with Mimikyu in a colorful Sylveon-inspired costume, drawing cheers from the audience and praise from Wallace.
• Vivian explained the Contest rules, and Wallace and Luo Mu introduced Milotic and Mimikyu with stylish entrances that cost each side points.
• Luo Mu used Misty Terrain to prevent Milotic’s Flame Orb from triggering Marvel Scale, bringing the scores level.
• Milotic’s Surf overwhelmed Mimikyu’s Dazzling Gleam, but Mimikyu used Phantom Force to ambush Milotic and sharply reduce Wallace’s points.
• Luo Mu Terastallized Mimikyu into a Fairy type, dazzling the audience and Wallace as the Contest battle continued.

Luo Mu and Mimikyu battled Wallace and Milotic in a Contest, using Terastallization and their close bond to overcome Wallace’s elegant techniques and layered defenses. Mimikyu defeated Milotic with its Z-Move, Let's Snuggle Forever, leaving Luo Mu victorious.

• Wallace’s Milotic and Luo Mu’s Terastallized Mimikyu traded attacks, with their Contest points falling to about half each.
• Milotic recovered with Aqua Ring, Heal Bell, and Safeguard while Luo Mu shifted to relentless Fairy-type attacks.
• Mimikyu struck Milotic with Wood Hammer and Tera Blast, while Wallace prepared a Mist, Blizzard, and Mirror Coat defense.
• Luo Mu and Mimikyu synchronized their Z-Move pose and unleashed Let's Snuggle Forever against Milotic’s ice-crystal defenses.
• Mimikyu broke through Milotic’s defenses and knocked it unconscious, securing Luo Mu’s victory as Zhen Si watched backstage.

After Luo Mu defeated Wallace in an exhibition Contest Battle, Uva Academy began its Campus Contests, where Zhen Si struggled to make his battle-focused style look beautiful. Ash then astonished the audience by putting Pikachu and thirty Tauros onstage for a coordinated performance, leaving the judges and crowd stunned.

• Luo Mu defeated Wallace with Mimikyu's Z-Move, and Wallace praised the performance and explained that Terastallization and Z-Moves could express a Trainer's bond with Pokémon.
• Vivian announced the First Evaluation rules, and Zhen Si and Ash realized they had signed up without understanding what made a Contest performance beautiful.
• Zhen Si performed with Torterra and Ursaring, earned twenty-five points, and returned to the audience knowing his score might not reach the top eight.
• Teacher Mime earned the highest score so far, thirty-five points, before Luo Mu and Ash were announced as contestants in the seventh group.
• Ash sent Pikachu and thirty Tauros onto the stage, then had Pikachu create electric rings for the Tauros to leap through, stunning the audience.

Ash won the highest score with his Tauros and Pikachu performance, then Luo Mu began his Contest performance with Ninetales and Shiny Feebas. The performance ended with Feebas overcoming Ninetales’ trials and the two Pokémon creating a spectacular ice display, while the chapter left their judges’ scores unrevealed.

• Ash earned 52.6 points after the judges praised his coordinated performance with Pikachu and the Tauros.
• Luo Mu took the stage and sent out Feebas and Ninetales, surprising the audience with Feebas’s shabby appearance and Ninetales’s icy entrance.
• Luo Mu had Ninetales and Feebas spread Mist, then Ninetales formed an ice staircase and trapped Feebas inside a sphere of ice.
• Feebas broke free, used Mirror Coat to withstand Ninetales’s Blizzard, and climbed the staircase as Ninetales intensified its attack.
• Feebas unleashed Surf against Ninetales’s Absolute Zero, and the two Pokémon finished by shattering a lifelike ice sculpture into glittering fragments.
• Luo Mu introduced Ninetales as a snow spirit once worshipped as a god and praised Feebas’s vitality and determination to improve.

Luo Mu’s performance helped Feebas gain confidence, triggering its evolution into a Shiny Milotic and earning a near-perfect score at Uva Academy’s Campus Contests. After Ash left for the Johto Region to compete in the Silver Conference, Luo Mu returned to the farm and discovered Pokémon Eggs in the shelter.

• Luo Mu explained that his performance celebrated beauty beyond appearance, and the judges awarded him 59.5 points, putting him ahead of Ash.
• Feebas evolved into a Shiny Milotic before the stunned audience, and Luo Mu recorded the transformation.
• Luo Mu withdrew from the Campus Contests after achieving his goal, then watched Milotic test its new body and moves at the farm.
• Luo Mu advised Ash about caring for his Pokémon and suggested he could reunite Larvitar with its mother by persuading Tyranitar to move to Professor Oak’s backyard.
• Luo Mu flew Ash to Levincia’s airport, where Ash thanked him and vowed to win the Silver Conference before boarding for Johto.
• Luo Mu returned to the farm, where Calyrex and Oranguru led him to a shelter and showed him Pokémon Eggs in the hay.

Luo Mu discovered that Ash’s thirty Tauros had fathered eleven Pokémon Eggs with the five Miltank, and he prepared the shelter for the coming winter. At Thunderclap Pond, Milotic accepted Serperior’s invitation to help on the hill, while Luo Mu learned that Tauros and Miltank Eggs could hatch as either species, though the regional form of any Tauros remained unknown.

• Luo Mu found eleven Pokémon Eggs in the Miltank shelter and learned that Oranguru and Calyrex had hidden their growing number from him for a week.
• Luo Mu warmed the shelter with cotton fluff and planned additional measures to protect the Eggs from the cold.
• Luo Mu visited Thunderclap Pond, admired Milotic’s recovery after evolving, and saw it accept Serperior’s invitation to go to the hill.
• Luo Mu asked his Pokémon whether the Eggs could hatch into Tauros and whether those Tauros might have Paldean breeds.
• Oranguru explained that corresponding Tauros and Miltank could produce Eggs that hatched as either Tauros or Miltank, but no reliable information established which Tauros form would hatch.

Luo Mu and his Pokémon toured and prepared their new farm home, then welcomed three Diglett and a Maushold after Tinkatink recruited them from the mountain. He turned next to resolving the remaining obstacle to expanding there: the Houndoom Clan and the Salazzle Clan.

• Luo Mu toured the spacious new home with his Pokémon, then had everyone clean it and air it out before moving in.
• Luo Mu and Oranguru bought furniture wholesale in Los Platos, while plans for appliances awaited Clemont's family's visit.
• Tinkatink returned from the mountain with three Diglett and a Maushold after most of the Wild Pokémon chose not to join the farm.
• Luo Mu approved the Diglett and Maushold joining the farm, assigning the Maushold to Oranguru and the Diglett to Mudsdale.
• Luo Mu discussed plans with Tinkatink for dealing with the Houndoom Clan and Salazzle Clan, considering work or relocation rather than driving them away by force.

Luo Mu arranged for Houndoom Sang Biao and his followers to stage a coup against their clan leader and attack the Salazzle Clan by October 19. He hosted Wallace at the farm and brought him to the Ice Cellar, where Wallace was stunned to encounter Regice.

• Houndoom Sang Biao led Luo Mu to a gathering of Houndoom and Houndour recruited to rebel against their clan leader.
• Luo Mu offered the Pokémon a choice of new territory, public service, or farm work, set October 19 as the coup deadline, and handed them braised bones.
• Luo Mu returned to the farm with Ogerpon and received Wallace, who explained that the Ice Sculpture Competition and his interest in Milotic and Ninetales had prompted his visit.
• Luo Mu agreed to show Wallace the Rayquaza ice sculpture and introduce him to Milotic and Ninetales, then led him into the Ice Cellar.
• Wallace saw Regice sitting in the snowy underground chamber and reacted with undisguised shock.

Wallace visited Luo Mu’s farm, where he saw Regice and admired Luo Mu’s Rayquaza ice sculpture before leaving for Hoenn. At Uva Academy, Shizuka revealed her new Bulbasaur, and Luo Mu later returned home and prepared to help Calyrex reclaim farmland.

• Luo Mu showed Wallace that Regice guarded the farm and explained how it restrained its freezing power.
• Luo Mu led Wallace to the Rayquaza ice sculpture, then introduced him to Ninetales and Milotic; Wallace invited Luo Mu to visit Sootopolis City before departing.
• Luo Mu treated Zhen Si’s injured Torterra at Uva Academy’s infirmary and answered Zhen Si’s training questions on the way to the Battle Arena.
• Shizuka showed Luo Mu and Zhen Si her new Bulbasaur, which she planned to train to use Toxic with Chansey’s help.
• After medical lessons with Joy Rin, Luo Mu returned home, praised Oranguru’s teamwork with Maushold, and prepared to join Calyrex’s work reclaiming farmland with Z-Power.

Luo Mu and the farm’s Pokémon prepared new orchard land, planted fruit trees, and waited as Alder’s Larvesta Egg began to hatch. At noon, Larvesta emerged amid sunlight and flames.

• Luo Mu brought Alcremie’s cake rolls to the Pokémon working the future orchard, while he and Calyrex discussed settling the remaining Houndoom and Salazzle clans before expanding the farm.
• Calyrex used Confusion to transport fruit tree saplings to the new orchard, where Luo Mu and the Pokémon planted nearly a hundred trees.
• Luo Mu considered raising an Aron to help manage the farm and provide materials for Calyrex’s reforged sword and shield.
• Moltres woke Luo Mu to report that Alder’s Larvesta Egg was flashing, and Luo Mu moved it outside to prepare for its hatching.
• Luo Mu and the Pokémon built a small fiery hatching site with Swampert, Moltres, and Arcanine, then waited as the Egg’s glow intensified at noon.
• Larvesta emerged from its Egg in a burst of white light amid sunlight and scarlet flames.

Larvesta hatched on Luo Mu’s farm after absorbing a huge amount of fire, then fell asleep while Luo Mu arranged for it to be watched over. Luo Mu took Dachsbun instead of Arcanine to help Sang Biao’s group overthrow the Houndoom leader, and they prepared to begin their uprising.

• Larvesta hatched amid roaring flames, greeted Luo Mu, and bonded with him before falling asleep from exhaustion.
• Luo Mu had the others restore the scorched ground, carried Larvesta home, and asked Oranguru and Calyrex to watch over it.
• Luo Mu searched for Arcanine to bring along but found Dachsbun sleeping, so he picked it up and took it instead.
• Dachsbun woke up and cheerfully sought Luo Mu’s attention when they met Tinkatink and Sang Biao.
• Luo Mu considered giving Sang Biao a new name, but Serperior stopped him before Houndoom explained that the coup force was assembled at the Crooked Neck Tree and ready to act.

Luo Mu and Houndoom Sang Biao led a rebellion against the Houndoom Leader, with Dachsbun chosen to face the powerful leader. The battle began with the Houndour clashing while trying to avoid serious injuries, and the Houndoom Leader remained confident they would win.

• Luo Mu followed Sang Biao to the Crooked Neck Tree, where dozens of disciplined Houndour and two Houndoom had gathered.
• The Houndoom Leader noticed that nearly half his clan was missing and summoned his three loyal Houndoom underlings.
• Sang Biao’s Howl drew the Houndoom Leader and his followers into a confrontation with the rebels.
• Sang Biao revealed Dachsbun as the Houndoom Leader’s opponent, then challenged one of the leader’s underlings himself.
• The Houndour on both sides began fighting, while Luo Mu’s instructions had them dodge and avoid serious injuries.
• The Houndoom Leader sent his underling to face the younger Houndoom and declared that they would win.

Luo Mu watched Dachsbun battle Houndoom Leader, which proved to be its equal in strength despite its powerful attacks. As Houndoom Leader charged with Flare Blitz, Dachsbun prepared to counter with Body Press.

• Luo Mu observed the Houndoom battle and trusted Dachsbun to handle Houndoom Leader without his intervention.
• Dachsbun dodged Houndoom Leader's Snarl and used Dazzling Gleam to shield itself from Flamethrower before charging in with Play Rough.
• Dachsbun and Houndoom Leader collided with nearly equal strength, shocking Houndoom Sang Biao and forcing Houndoom Leader to take the fight seriously.
• Dachsbun evaded Houndoom Leader's attacks and endured its flames, while Houndoom Leader mistook Dachsbun's darkened fur for burns.
• Houndoom Leader launched a head-on Flare Blitz, and Dachsbun revealed Body Press as its trump card.

Dachsbun defeated the Houndoom Leader, and Luo Mu offered the Houndoom Clan choices for their future. The leader joined the farm under Luo Mu’s conditions, and Luo Mu prepared to use the clan to conquer the neighboring Salazzle Clan’s territory.

• Dachsbun defeated the Houndoom Leader, prompting the Houndour and Houndoom to submit; Sang Biao and the rebels watched in shock.
• Luo Mu arrived, treated the Houndoom Leader’s wounds, and offered the clan the choices of living in the wild, joining the Paldea Region Police Station, or joining the farm.
• Most of the former followers chose to remain in the wild, while a smaller group and Sang Biao’s rebels chose to join the police station.
• The Houndoom Leader chose the farm after Luo Mu promised a mostly stable life, and he agreed to avoid excessive fighting, stealing, and discord.
• Luo Mu welcomed the Houndoom Leader to the farm and asked the clan to help conquer the neighboring Salazzle Clan’s territory.

Luo Mu prepared to leave Oranguru in charge of the Houndoom Clan’s planned battle against the Salazzle Clan while he traveled to Levincia Airport to meet Clemont and Bonnie. There he unexpectedly reunited with Zhi Mi, who explained that his restaurant’s success had overwhelmed him and that he had come to Paldea seeking advice from Hai Dai.

• Luo Mu and his Pokémon arranged a temporary vine house so Tropius, Shuckle Older Sister, Shuckle Younger Brother, and Flapple could guard the orchard saplings overnight.
• Luo Mu left Oranguru to command the Houndoom Clan’s battle against the Salazzle Clan while he went to Levincia to collect Clemont and Bonnie.
• At Levincia International Airport, Luxray noticed Zhi Mi behind Luo Mu, and the two greeted each other.
• Zhi Mi told Luo Mu that his restaurant’s popularity had left him with endless reservations, little time to train or create dishes, and growing distress.
• Zhi Mi said he had closed his restaurant temporarily and come to Paldea to seek guidance from Hai Dai, and he reaffirmed his plan to visit Luo Mu’s farm and buy ingredients.

Luo Mu welcomed Zhi Mi, Clemont, and Bonnie to Paldea and agreed to battle Zhi Mi at Naranja Gym. The chapter ended as Zhi Mi sent Blastoise onto the field to face Luo Mu's Luxray.

• Luo Mu agreed to let Zhi Mi's restaurant buy ingredients from his farm, and Zhi Mi proposed a rematch against Luxray.
• Luo Mu met Clemont and Bonnie at the airport, where Bonnie eagerly petted Luxray and Zhi Mi greeted the siblings.
• Clemont postponed his tour of Levincia to watch Zhi Mi battle Luo Mu, and the group traveled to Naranja Gym.
• Iono welcomed the visitors and led them to the arena, while Clemont released Luxio, Helioptile, and Rotom to observe.
• Luo Mu chose Luxray, and Zhi Mi sent out Blastoise to begin the battle.

Luo Mu defeated Zhi Mi’s Mega Blastoise with Luxray, then hosted Clemont and Bonnie at his farm. The Silver Conference began, and a mysterious Black Ball delivered photographs that caught Luo Mu’s attention.

• Zhi Mi Mega Evolved Blastoise, but Luxray broke through its Hydro Pump and defeated it with Wildbolt Storm.
• Iono reflected on how much Luo Mu and Luxray had grown, while Clemont and Bonnie praised Luxray’s strength.
• Luo Mu took Clemont and Bonnie sightseeing and shopping in Levincia, then brought them to stay at his farm.
• Clemont explained his idea for creating devices that Rotom could inhabit, including a Rotom Pokédex.
• The Black Ball transformed and produced photographs, which Luo Mu examined and recognized as evidence that the Silver Conference had begun.

Luo Mu watched Ash advance through the Silver Conference preliminary league with Clemont, then showed Clemont the plans for Unova’s Terarium Dome. Clemont resisted the temptation to study technology beyond his current abilities, and Luo Mu promised to invite him to help build a second dome once he was ready.

• Luo Mu used Delibird’s photos and the Silver Conference website to learn about the tournament and Ash’s qualifying-round victories.
• Luo Mu explained the Black Ball to Clemont, then watched Ash defeat Xiao Meng and Chun Yi to advance to the Winners Tournament.
• Luo Mu toured the farm with Clemont and Bonnie, showing them its areas and Pokémon before sharing lunch with them.
• Luo Mu showed Clemont the hard drive Alder had given him, and Clemont recognized it as the complete plans for Unova’s Terarium Dome.
• Clemont declined to work with the plans until he had improved his skills, and Luo Mu promised to invite him to join a project to build a second Terarium Dome.

Luo Mu watched Ash defeat Shigeru in the Silver Conference and discovered that Ash’s route to Ye Yue had changed. The next day, he entrusted Houndoom and Houndour to Officer Jenny, leaving Houndoom to watch its clan depart for police training.

• Luo Mu watched Ash and Shigeru’s battle with Ceruledge and the farm Pokémon, and Ash advanced after defeating Shigeru.
• Luo Mu found that Ash would face different Trainers in the next rounds, with his match against Ye Yue postponed until the finals.
• Luo Mu entrusted Houndoom and Houndour to Officer Jenny to train as police partners.
• Luo Mu and Houndoom watched as the clan members boarded police trucks, and Luo Mu tried to reassure Houndoom about their new opportunities.

Luo Mu settled the Houndoom Clan and focused on developing the New Orchard, then helped Larvesta learn to drink nectar at the Glass Greenhouse. The chapter ended with Nemona and her friends earning all eight Paldea League Gym Badges as the Silver Conference final between Ye Yue and Ash approached.

• Luo Mu persuaded Houndoom to accept its new role protecting the farm, and the Houndoom Clan settled in.
• Luo Mu planned to raise Applin with the Ripen Ability for the New Orchard and decided to seek them from a farm that bred them.
• Luo Mu brought Larvesta to the Glass Greenhouse, where Vespiquen summoned Combee to demonstrate how to drink nectar.
• Luo Mu learned that Vespiquen's Combee had emerged from larvae living in her skirt, easing the work of producing honey.
• Nemona and her friends called Luo Mu after winning their eighth Paldea League Gym Badge, while the Silver Conference final between Ye Yue and Ash was set for that night.