Chapter Summaries

At the exchange tournament, Indigo Academy’s silver-haired student crushed a Silver Academy senior before Mei revealed her Gym Leader-level Alakazam and decisively defeated Aze. Indigo Academy’s overwhelming victory left Silver Academy’s students and leaders humiliated.

• The silver-haired Indigo Academy student used his peak Elite-level Scizor to defeat the ninth senior student’s Sandslash and then flirted with Mei, who ignored him.
• Mei and Aze entered the final 3rd-grade match as Silver Academy’s students and leaders watched with little hope.
• Mei sent out her Early Gym Leader-level Alakazam, astonishing Eichi, Sato, and the leaders on the VIP Stand.
• Alakazam redirected Crobat’s Shadow Ball with Confusion, then immobilized and repeatedly slammed Crobat into the ground until it could no longer battle.
• Mei’s Alakazam defeated Aze’s remaining two Pokémon with ease, leaving Aze despairing and Silver Academy’s leaders humiliated.

After Indigo Academy mocked Silver Academy’s weak performance, Eichi urged his classmates to answer them in the upcoming matches. Director Liu announced that Silver Academy would stop holding back and offer additional rewards for both defeating opponents and winning by grade, leaving Eichi determined to win.

• Indigo Academy students mocked Silver Academy’s 3rd Grade students and boasted that they would attempt One-vs-Three matches.
• Eichi stopped Ishida from confronting them and told his classmates to beat Indigo Academy in the matches the day after tomorrow.
• Director Liu gathered Silver Academy’s 1st and 2nd Grade students and announced that they should not hold back in the remaining matches.
• Director Liu revealed that students could earn rewards for defeating opponents as well as for winning by grade, exciting Tetsu and motivating Eichi.
• Eichi wished senior student Yuri luck for her match the next day, and Yuri said she wanted to win both rewards.

Indigo Academy’s 2nd Grade students dismissed the warning to take their matches seriously, but Silver Academy won the first battle and defeated Indigo Academy in the third. The second and fourth battles ended in draws, leaving the exchange tournament tied after four matches.

• Indigo Academy’s Vice Director warned the 2nd Grade students not to underestimate Silver Academy, but they left the meeting convinced their opponents were weak.
• Silver Academy’s first competitor defeated Indigo Academy’s Graveler, Machamp, and Primeape with Bayleef, Vulpix, and Vaporeon, earning a hard-fought victory.
• The competitors in the second match battled until their final Pokémon fell at the same time, resulting in a draw.
• Silver Academy’s competitor defeated Indigo Academy’s Blastoise in the third match.
• The final Pokémon in the fourth match lost their ability to battle simultaneously, producing a second draw.

The academy competition continued as Silver Academy and Indigo Academy battled to a tie through the eighth match. Yuri then defeated Rex in the final match, securing the victory for Silver Academy and the chance for Eichi and his classmates to compete the next day.

• Indigo Academy won the fifth and sixth matches, tying the score at two to two after the earlier draws.
• The seventh and eighth matches ended in draws, and the competition paused until afternoon before resuming.
• Ito lost the ninth match and apologized to Yuri, who told him she would handle the rest.
• Yuri faced Rex in the final match and defeated his Infernape and Corviknight with Altaria before Milotic overcame Bronzong.
• Silver Academy's teachers and students applauded as Yuri's victory secured the school's win.

Yuri’s victory over Rex secured a draw between Silver Academy and Indigo Academy, and both schools prepared under pressure for the decisive matches. On the third day, Eichi faced Asen’s challenging gaze as the competition resumed.

• Yuri defeated Rex, and Silver Academy students and leaders praised her performance while Indigo Academy’s students regretted their carelessness.
• At a meeting, Ishigaki blamed Indigo Academy’s 2nd Grade students for losing through carelessness, and the director promised doubled rewards for tomorrow’s victories.
• Director Liu told Silver Academy’s students that they had to win the next day, then asked Eichi, Sato, and Kona to stay and urged them to win their matches.
• Sato and Kona promised to give their all, while Director Liu and Teacher Xiao Lin expressed confidence in the three students.
• On the third day, Eichi met Asen’s fighting gaze across the Battle Hall and quietly returned it.

Xiao Se, A Mi, and Tetsu competed for Silver Academy in the third exchange match against Indigo Academy. Xiao Se and A Mi lost, leaving the score at two to zero, and Tetsu faced a dangerous matchup against a Ghost-type Pokémon.

• Xiao Se lost her first Pokémon, Girafarig, to Persian, then used Donphan to defeat Persian and Parasect before Magneton wore Donphan down and defeated Dugtrio.
• Xiao Se apologized for losing, and Xiao Ye, A Mi, and the others comforted her.
• A Mi fought the second match but lost after twenty minutes, putting Silver Academy behind two to zero.
• Tetsu entered the third match with Miltank against his opponent's Gengar, and Eichi recognized that Miltank's Normal-type moves could not affect the Ghost-type Pokémon.

Tetsu and Xin Tai lost their matches as Indigo Academy used Pokémon and tactics tailored to counter Silver Academy’s competitors. After four consecutive losses, Silver Academy’s leaders realized their opponents had prepared for them, and the team’s situation grew increasingly dire.

• Tetsu lost to his opponent after Miltank and Noctowl fell to Gengar and Cloyster, then Ampharos defeated Cloyster but was beaten by Golem.
• Eichi told Tetsu that Indigo Academy had likely chosen its Pokémon to counter him based on Silver Academy’s rankings and the revised tournament format.
• Silver Academy’s side grew tense while Indigo Academy’s director and team became more confident.
• Xin Tai entered the fourth match determined to prove himself, but his Ursaring was worn down and defeated by a Fearow.
• Xin Tai returned after losing, leaving Silver Academy with four consecutive match losses and its leaders increasingly concerned.

Xiao Ye defeated Indigo Academy’s contestant in a One-vs-Three, giving Silver Academy a much-needed victory. The chapter ended as Ishida entered the final match of the morning determined to win.

• Director Liu realized Indigo Academy had anticipated Silver Academy’s Pokémon choices but believed the remaining contestants could still turn things around.
• Xiao Ye overcame her nerves, then sent out Gardevoir as her first Pokémon against the brown-haired youth’s Kingdra.
• Gardevoir’s Magic Shine quickly defeated Kingdra, and she went on to overcome the youth’s Houndoom and Poliwrath.
• Xiao Ye celebrated her victory as Silver Academy’s leaders and students congratulated her.
• Ishida entered the final match of the morning against an Indigo Academy girl and resolved to claim victory.

Ishida battled an Indigo Academy contestant, defeating Charizard with Sudowoodo before drawing with Slowking. After the match paused for lunch, Matsumoto took his turn and opened his battle by sending Ursaring into a charge.

• Ishida's Scizor defeated Jolteon but was knocked out by Charizard's Fire Blast.
• Ishida sent out Gyarados, which was defeated by Charizard despite its type advantage.
• Ishida's Sudowoodo defeated Charizard, then fought Slowking to a draw after both Pokémon fell.
• The match paused for lunch, and the atmosphere remained tense as Silver Academy trailed Indigo Academy.
• When the match resumed, Matsumoto stepped onto the field and ordered Ursaring to use Fury Swipes.

Matsumoto won Silver Academy’s second match, leaving Sato, Kona, and Eichi needing to win the remaining contests. Kona defeated Xiao Nuo’s Rapidash with Blaziken, but Xiao Nuo’s powerful Dragonair knocked Blaziken out; Kona then sent out her Elite-level Cloyster.

• Matsumoto’s Ursaring and Magmortar won his match, bringing Silver Academy’s score to two to four.
• Kona’s Blaziken defeated Xiao Nuo’s Rapidash with a Sky Uppercut and then a sustained attack.
• Xiao Nuo sent out Dragonair, which struck Blaziken with Thunder and later defeated it with Water Pulse.
• Kona recalled Blaziken and released her Elite-level Cloyster, which was known for countering Dragon-type Pokémon.

Xiao Nuo’s Dragonair fought Kona’s Elite Class Cloyster in a rain-soaked battle, but Cloyster’s defenses withstood Dragonair’s strongest attacks. After Dragonair’s Hyper Beam struck, Cloyster opened its shell and launched a surprise Aurora Beam, leaving the battle’s outcome unresolved.

• Xiao Nuo sent Dragonair against Kona’s Cloyster, and Dragonair used rain to strengthen its Thunder attack.
• Kona had Cloyster withdraw into its shell to withstand Thunder, then countered with Ice Wind and Spike Cannon.
• Xiao Nuo’s Dragonair used Dragon Dance and Dragon Rage, but Cloyster’s shell endured its charge while both Pokémon accumulated injuries.
• Xiao Nuo ordered Dragonair to use Hyper Beam, which broke through Cloyster’s giant ice cone and struck its shell.
• Cloyster opened its shell and fired Aurora Beam at Dragonair before Xiao Nuo could warn it.

Kona defeated Xiao Nuo’s Poliwrath, bringing Silver Academy within two wins of victory. Sato then began his match against Shuishu, whose Blastoise faced Sato’s Charizard.

• Xiao Nuo sent out Poliwrath, whose Water Absorb ability let it recover from Cloyster’s Water-type attacks.
• Kona used Protect to give Cloyster room to retreat, then won the prolonged battle when Spike Cannon struck Poliwrath’s weak point.
• Kona’s victory brought the score to three to four, and Sato stood up to face Shuishu.
• Sato and Shuishu sent out their Elite Class Charizard and Blastoise, respectively, and the match began.
• Sato had Charizard fly into the sky, where it dodged Blastoise’s Water Cannon and then hit Blastoise with Flamethrower.

Sato's Charizard defeated Shuishu's Blastoise despite its Type disadvantage, then battled Shuishu's Aerodactyl to a simultaneous knockout. The match was left tied after both sides lost one Pokémon.

• Sato's Charizard used Flamethrower and Steel Wing against Shuishu's Blastoise, while Shuishu countered with Rocket Headbutt and Water Cannon.
• After five minutes of battling, Sato's Charizard defeated Blastoise with Seismic Toss, becoming the only competitor to win despite a Type disadvantage.
• Shuishu sent out Aerodactyl, and it fought Sato's injured Charizard in an intense aerial battle.
• Charizard and Aerodactyl struck each other with their attacks and both fell, losing the ability to battle.

Shuishu’s Machamp battled Sato’s newly evolved Electivire, which endured Machamp’s attacks while Electric Terrain strengthened the field. Electivire trapped Machamp and struck it with Thunder, leaving the outcome of the battle unresolved.

• Shuishu sent out Machamp, and Sato revealed his newly evolved Electivire as his second Pokémon.
• Machamp used Bulk Up while Electivire spread Electric Terrain across the field.
• Machamp and Electivire traded close-range blows, with Machamp attacking more often as Electivire accumulated injuries.
• Shuishu ordered Machamp to use Explosion Punch, but Electivire caught its fist and held it in place.
• Sato ordered Electivire to use Thunder, and a massive bolt of lightning struck Machamp amid surging currents.

Sato defeated Shuishu’s Machamp with Electivire, tying the competition at four to four. Eishi took the field to face Asen, while Mei watched with curiosity to see how strong Silver Academy’s top first-year student was.

• Sato’s Electivire defeated Shuishu’s Machamp, and the referee declared Sato the winner.
• Shuishu returned to his seat as Silver Academy’s students realized the score was tied at four to four.
• Mei reflected that Indigo Academy had deliberately prepared to counter Silver Academy, yet Silver Academy’s first-year students had still forced a close match.
• Sato returned to his seat beside Eishi, and Mei watched Eishi with interest.
• Asen prepared to fight under Director Kimura’s expectations, while Eishi’s classmates encouraged him to win.
• Eishi stood and walked toward Asen to begin the next match.

Eichi sent Heracross against Asen’s Nidoking, and the evenly matched Pokémon traded attacks as Nidoking used unexpected fire and electric moves to pressure Heracross. After Heracross’s MegaHorn dive met Nidoking’s Rock Slide, the battle’s outcome remained undecided.

• Eichi and Asen each sent out their Pokémon, Heracross and Nidoking, and the referee started the match.
• Heracross and Nidoking collided in a contest of strength until Nidoking trapped Heracross and struck it with Flamethrower.
• Nidoking fired Thunderbolt at the airborne Heracross, which dodged and countered with Pin Missile, filling the field with dust.
• Heracross kept firing Pin Missile into the dust while Nidoking moved away and used Blizzard to clear the field.
• Heracross dove at Nidoking with MegaHorn, but Asen ordered Rock Slide, and Nidoking launched rubble toward it.

Heracross and Nidoking traded powerful attacks as Eichi and Asen tried to gain the upper hand. After Nidoking’s Thunderbolt badly hurt Heracross, Eichi ordered Close Combat, and Heracross unleashed the technique with energy gathering around its horn and arms.

• Heracross charged through Nidoking’s barrage of Pointed Stones, but Nidoking blocked its Horn Attack with Shadow Claw and was driven backward by the impact.
• Nidoking fired Fire Blast, and Heracross used Double Team to evade it before charging with Swords Dance and Horn Attack.
• Nidoking used Rock Slide to clear Heracross’s copies, but the real Heracross struck it from behind.
• Nidoking grabbed Heracross’s horn and hit it with a powerful Thunderbolt, leading Eichi to suspect Nidoking had the Sheer Force Ability.
• Eichi ordered Close Combat, and Heracross recalled its Battle Hall training before striking Nidoking with a burst of energy.

Eichi and Asen’s first Pokémon knocked each other out after Nidoking landed a final Earth Power on Heracross. They sent out their second Pokémon, Scizor and Slowking, and the next battle began with Scizor charging in as Slowking prepared to use Curse.

• Heracross battered Nidoking with Close Combat, but Nidoking used Earth Power to blast Heracross down before fainting itself.
• The spectators and academy students reacted to the mutual knockout, while Director Liu, Director Kimura, and Mei watched the battle with interest.
• Eichi and Asen recalled their Pokémon, exchanged brief compliments, and sent out Scizor and Slowking as their second Pokémon.
• The referee started the match, and Eichi ordered Scizor to use Bullet Punch.
• Asen smiled and told Slowking to use Curse, giving Eichi another ominous feeling.

Eichi’s Scizor fought Asen’s Slowking, enduring Curse while trying to defeat it before the move drained away its stamina. Scizor defeated Slowking with Cross Chop, leaving Asen wondering how it found the real Slowking among its duplicates.

• Slowking used Curse at the start of the battle, briefly exhausting itself while draining Scizor’s stamina.
• Slowking used Trick Room, slowing Scizor, but Scizor pressed forward and used Agility and Double Team while Curse continued to take its toll.
• Eichi had Scizor gather energy for Cross Chop as Slowking used Water Pulse to eliminate its duplicates, but Scizor created more and kept charging its attack.
• Asen had Slowking use Double Team and Headbutt to counter Scizor, but every Scizor duplicate attacked at once with Cross Chop.
• The Cross Chop struck the real Slowking and knocked it out just before Curse could drain Scizor’s stamina again, leaving Asen questioning how Scizor had identified Slowking’s true body.

After Scizor defeated Slowking, Asen sent out his Elite-level Aerodactyl to face the exhausted Scizor. Aerodactyl overwhelmed Scizor with Flamethrower, leaving Eichi to choose his next Pokémon.

• The referee declared Slowking unable to battle, and Eichi's Scizor rested and ate a Berry to recover stamina.
• Asen sent out Aerodactyl, and the referee began the next battle.
• Aerodactyl used Taunt, and Eichi ordered Scizor to attack head-on with Bullet Punch.
• Scizor and Aerodactyl exchanged blows in the sky, with Scizor landing more strikes.
• Asen used Agility and Double Team to surround Scizor with Aerodactyl clones and prepare Flamethrower.
• Scizor charged toward a clone, but Aerodactyl's Flamethrower engulfed it and left it unable to battle.