Chapter Summaries

The Elite Four overwhelmed Team Rocket, but Sakaki escaped on Salamence with a masked woman after Lance pursued them across the skies and sea. Lance failed to catch Sakaki and returned to a nearby rendezvous point after speaking with an elderly caller.

• The Elite Four defeated most of Team Rocket's Pokémon, but Sakaki escaped with a masked woman on Salamence through the broken ceiling.
• Lance chased Sakaki while the other Elite Four members pursued the fleeing Team Rocket executives.
• Sakaki sent Voltorb to use Self-Destruct, slowing Lance's pursuit while Salamence continued flying away.
• Team Rocket reinforcements used more Self-Destruct attacks over the sea, forcing Lance to stop as Sakaki escaped.
• Lance told an elderly caller that Sakaki had gotten away, then collected Poké Balls from Nurse Joy and left the Pokémon Center.

The Pokémon League reported that its operation had devastated Team Rocket, though Sakaki escaped, while Asen learned Team Rocket was retreating and was told to remain undercover at Indigo Academy. The Five School League semifinals were set to begin, with Eichi preparing to face the powerful Zog.

• Lance joined the other Elite Four members at League headquarters, where they discussed their battles and the League’s operation against Team Rocket.
• A League official claimed the operation had crushed Team Rocket, reporting that the League destroyed ten bases and captured countless members.
• Asen received a call saying Team Rocket had suffered heavy losses and Sakaki ordered its forces to withdraw and lie low.
• Asen was told to stay undercover at Indigo Academy and avoid contact, and he considered using the opportunity to develop himself.
• Eichi got up for the semifinals and prepared to face Zog, whom he regarded as a formidable opponent.

Kaiser and Mina fought a fierce semifinal match at Indigo Stadium, each losing three Pokémon before sending out their aces. Their battle was left unresolved as Dragonite and Metagross prepared to clash.

• Lance arrived with the Elite Four, watched Eichi, and asked a Kanto official about him before Eichi faced Zog.
• The host announced the semifinals and called Kaiser and Mina to battle.
• Kaiser sent out Charizard while Mina chose Armaldo, and their opening attacks collided.
• Kaiser and Mina each lost three Pokémon, leaving their final Pokémon to decide the match.
• Kaiser sent out Dragonite and Mina sent out Metagross, then ordered Thunder Punch and Comet Punch.

Mina defeated Kaiser when Metagross overcame Dragonite, earning a place in the finals. Eichi then began his semifinal match against Zog, whose Kingdra quickly gained the advantage over Heracross.

• Metagross charged through Dragonite's Hyper Beam with Giga Impact and knocked Dragonite out, giving Mina the win.
• Kaiser congratulated Mina, then returned to the stands and asked Ji Ke to leave her alone for a while.
• Eichi and Zog entered the arena for their semifinal match and sent out Heracross and Kingdra.
• Heracross's Bullet Seed was blocked by Kingdra's Water Pulse, and Heracross dodged the attack as it struck the ground.
• Kingdra used Double Team to evade Heracross's Horn Attack, then hit Heracross with a shockwave after avoiding Brick Break.

Eichi’s Heracross battled Zog’s Kingdra in heavy rain, but Kingdra won after surviving Heracross’s powerful MegaHorn. Eichi sent out Scizor, and the battle continued with Scizor firing Pin Missile at Kingdra’s copies.

• Zog’s Kingdra used Rain Dance and powerful Water Cannons to batter Heracross, while Heracross fought back with Double Team and Pin Missile.
• Heracross charged through Kingdra’s Water Cannon with MegaHorn and wounded Kingdra, but the effort left Heracross unable to continue.
• The referee declared Kingdra the winner, and Eichi recalled Heracross and sent out Scizor.
• Scizor rushed at Kingdra with Bullet Punch, but Kingdra used Double Team to surround it with copies.
• Scizor flew above the copies and fired Pin Missile downward.

Scizor defeated Zog’s Kingdra, tying the Five School League match at one to one. Zog sent out Charizard, and its opening Flamethrower badly hurt Scizor as their next battle began.

• Scizor used Iron Head and Cross Cut to exploit Kingdra’s injured abdomen, while Kingdra’s Surf also struck Scizor.
• Kingdra lost consciousness, and the referee declared Scizor the winner, tying the score at one to one.
• Zog sent out his Charizard, which Ji Ke recognized as a Pokémon that had trained in Charizard Valley.
• Sato decided to take his Charizard to Charizard Valley for special training after the league.
• Zog’s Charizard hit Scizor with Flamethrower, and Scizor retaliated with Light Cones before fleeing the flames.

Eichi's Scizor fought Zog's Charizard but was overwhelmed by its speed and powerful Fire-type attacks. Scizor lost consciousness, leaving the score at 1:2.

• Eichi ordered Scizor to use Agility, but Charizard surrounded itself with Fire Spin and burned Scizor when it attacked with Fury Cutter.
• Scizor's Hidden Power clashed with Charizard's Flamethrower, but Charizard's flames broke through and sent Scizor crashing into the ground.
• Scizor used Double Team and Cross Chop, and its Cross Wind Blade cut Charizard before Charizard crashed into the ground.
• Charizard answered with Fire Blast, overpowering Scizor's weakened Cross Wind Blade and engulfing Scizor in flames.
• The referee declared Scizor unable to battle, Charizard roared, and Eichi recalled Scizor as the score changed to 1:2.

Eichi sent Golisopod against Zog's Charizard, using the Water Veil to land a surprise Water Cannon before trapping Charizard in close combat. Golisopod revealed its hidden speed and hammered Charizard with Shadow Claw, then struck it with another Water Cannon, leaving the battle unresolved.

• After Scizor lost, Eichi sent out Golisopod, which entered the battle determined to defeat Charizard.
• Golisopod and Charizard's Water Cannon and Flamethrower collided, filling the Battle Arena with a Water Veil.
• Eichi used Bug Force to locate Charizard, and Golisopod struck it with a Water Cannon while Charizard's Flamethrower missed.
• Golisopod charged the fallen Charizard and hit it with Shadow Claw, then clashed with its Dragon Claw in close combat.
• Golisopod suddenly accelerated and battered Charizard with Shadow Claw before sending it flying with a final Water Cannon.

Eichi’s Golisopod battered Zog’s Charizard with repeated Water Cannons, but Charizard kept fighting and answered with Flare Blitz. The battle continued with Zog’s Charizard still standing, showing signs of developing toward Mega Charizard X.

• Charizard endured Golisopod’s Water Cannon and used Protect to block another attack inside the Water Veil.
• Golisopod waited for Protect to fade, then struck Charizard with Water Cannon and knocked it into a crater.
• Eichi ordered Golisopod to attack again, but Zog’s Charizard rose and charged with Flare Blitz.
• Charizard and Golisopod clashed in fire and water, and the explosion sent Charizard crashing to the ground.
• Eichi recognized that Zog’s Charizard was showing signs of developing toward Mega Charizard X.

Eichi’s Golisopod defeated Zog’s Charizard, then traded knockouts with Zog’s Nidoking. Zog sent out his ace, Tyranitar, whose body seemed to be nearing Mega Evolution, leaving Eichi wary of its power.

• Eichi ordered Golisopod to withstand Zog’s Charizard’s Blast Burn, then Golisopod struck Charizard down with its azure katana.
• The referee declared Charizard unable to battle, and Zog sent out his third Pokémon, Nidoking.
• Eichi’s Golisopod and Zog’s Nidoking exchanged attacks until both lost the ability to battle.
• Eichi and Zog sent out their next Pokémon, and Zog revealed his ace, Tyranitar.
• Eichi sensed that Tyranitar was approaching Mega Evolution and wondered whether it had undergone Mega Evolution before.

Eichi sent Beedrill against Zog’s powerful Tyranitar, but the Sandstorm and Tyranitar’s overwhelming defense left Beedrill struggling to land effective attacks. Beedrill finally hurt Tyranitar with Brick Break, though its injuries worsened and the fight remained heavily against it.

• Eichi sent out Beedrill to face Zog’s level 64 Tyranitar, while the spectators doubted Beedrill could win.
• Tyranitar created a Sandstorm that slowed Beedrill and battered it with flying stones.
• Beedrill repeatedly attacked Tyranitar with Twin Needles, but its strikes failed to break through Tyranitar’s defense.
• Tyranitar used Rock Slide to send stone spikes through the storm and hit Beedrill.
• Eichi ordered Brick Break, and Beedrill managed to hurt Tyranitar, but the Sandstorm continued to worsen Beedrill’s injuries.

Eichi’s Beedrill battled Zog’s Tyranitar, and Eichi discovered Tyranitar’s weak point during the fight. Beedrill struck it with a powerful combined attack but lost, leaving Eichi in a desperate position with four Pokémon defeated and Zog’s Tyranitar still standing.

• Eichi scanned Tyranitar with his Bug Force as Beedrill struggled against Rock Slide and Double Team failed to protect it.
• Eichi sent Beedrill into the air, where it blocked Tyranitar’s Hyper Beam with Protect.
• Eichi ordered Beedrill to combine Pin Missile, Swords Dance, and Poison Jab into a powerful drill attack.
• Beedrill rammed Tyranitar’s weak point with Sniper activated, badly injuring Tyranitar but losing its own fighting ability.
• The referee declared Tyranitar the winner, leaving four of Eichi’s Pokémon defeated while Zog still had three Pokémon remaining.

Eichi revealed his hidden Flygon after Beedrill and Golisopod were defeated, turning the semifinal against Zog’s Tyranitar into an uncertain battle. Flygon proved its strength by countering Tyranitar’s Rock Slide, and Zog responded with Hyper Beam.

• Spectators and officials believed Eichi was about to lose after Beedrill and Golisopod could no longer battle.
• Eichi recalled Beedrill and sent out his hidden Flygon, which was revealed to be Level 73 and Late Elite Four.
• Kona, Sato, Rex, Rishiu, and the VIP guests were stunned by Flygon’s presence and power, while Zog grew solemn.
• After the battle began, Zog ordered Tyranitar to use Rock Slide against Flygon.
• Eichi commanded Flygon to use Dragon Breath, and it burned away Tyranitar’s stone spikes.
• Zog ordered Tyranitar to use Hyper Beam.

Eichi's Flygon defeated Zog's Tyranitar after overpowering it with Hyper Beam and striking its weak left leg with Dragon Rush. The referee declared Flygon the winner, leaving Zog's ace fainted.

• Flygon and Tyranitar clashed with Hyper Beam, and Flygon's stronger beam blasted Tyranitar backward.
• Eichi ordered Flygon to target Tyranitar's injured left leg with Dragon Breath, but Zog blocked the attack with Rock Slide.
• Flygon used Dragon Rush to break through Tyranitar's Hyper Beam and crash into its left leg.
• Tyranitar fainted, and the referee announced Flygon as the winner.

After Tyranitar’s defeat, Zog sent out his evolution-suppressed Dragonair and ordered it to evolve into Dragonite. Dragonite entered its Overlord State and clashed with Eichi’s Flygon, ending the chapter as they began close-quarters combat.

• Flygon defeated Zog’s Tyranitar, tying the battle and forcing Zog to reconsider his strategy.
• Zog sent out his Dragonair and removed the Everstone that had prevented it from evolving.
• Dragonair evolved into Dragonite, which entered its Overlord State as the crowd watched.
• Eichi had Flygon create a Sandstorm while Zog ordered Dragonite to attack with Ice Beam.
• Flygon’s Flamethrower overwhelmed the Ice Beam, and Dragonite dodged the flames before closing in to use Ice Punch against Flygon’s Dragon Claw.

Flygon defeated Zog’s Dragonite and then overwhelmed his final Pokémon, Gyarados, bringing Eichi close to winning the match. The chapter ended with Gyarados losing its ability to battle after Flygon’s Hyper Beam.

• Flygon overpowered Dragonite in their exchanges and forced it to the ground with Dragon Rush, leaving it unable to battle.
• The referee declared Flygon the winner, and Zog recalled Dragonite and sent out his final Pokémon, Gyarados.
• Gyarados’s Water Cannon failed to stop Flygon’s Flamethrower, which struck and knocked it down.
• Flygon continued its powerful assault, and Gyarados lost its ability to battle after being blasted by Hyper Beam.

Eichi defeated Zog to advance to the Five School League finals against Mina. After the semifinal, Eichi’s Pokémon recovered at the hotel’s Pokémon Center, and he prepared for the afternoon championship battle.

• Eichi defeated Zog’s Gyarados, and the referee declared Eichi the winner and finalist.
• Zog congratulated Eichi, recalled his Pokémon, and left while Rishiu and the VIP guests reacted to the result.
• Kona, Kaiser, and Ji Ke congratulated Eichi, while Sato and Mina considered the coming final against him.
• The host announced that Eichi and Mina had advanced and that the final would take place that afternoon.
• At the hotel Pokémon Center, Zog wished Eichi luck, and Nurse Joy’s Blissey restored Eichi’s Pokémon.
• At lunch, other students looked at Eichi with admiration after seeing how powerful he was.

Eichi learned about the Five School League rewards and prepared with his Pokémon for the final against Mina. With Beedrill newly reaching Elite Four level, he encouraged his team before the championship match.

• Director Liu asked Eichi about how he had encountered and defeated Flygon in the Storm Desert, and Eichi recounted the story while keeping his ability to see Pokémon weaknesses secret.
• Eichi admitted he was only about fifty-fifty against Mina, and Director Liu told him not to feel pressured because they had already surpassed their goal.
• Director Liu explained that the top eight contestants would choose Pokémon Eggs, the top four would receive enhancer bottles, and the champion would win rare Talent Liquid.
• Eichi met his six Pokémon on the outskirts, noted that Beedrill had advanced to Elite Four level, and reminded the team of their shared goal of becoming Bug-type Elite Four members.
• As the final approached, the competitors and supporters grew nervous, while Director Liu hoped Eichi would not blame himself if he lost.

Eichi and Mina began the Five School League final, with Eichi sending out Heracross against Mina’s powerful Sceptile. Heracross struggled against Sceptile’s speed and attacks, and the chapter ended with it trying to escape upward.

• Mina told Mussen she was confident she would win the championship.
• Eichi and Mina entered the Battle Arena as the final began, and Eichi chose Heracross while Mina sent out Sceptile.
• Sceptile’s Razor Leaf overwhelmed Heracross’s Pin Missile and knocked it to the ground.
• Heracross charged with Horn Attack, but Sceptile slid beneath it and struck its arm with Leaf Blade, sending it down again.
• Sceptile pressed its attack after Heracross stood up, and Eichi ordered Heracross to fly.

Sceptile defeated Eichi’s Heracross, but Heracross struck back with a powerful final attack before losing. Eichi sent out Scizor, which fought Sceptile to a draw, leaving both unable to battle.

• Sceptile knocked Heracross into a crater, then defeated it despite Heracross landing a forceful counterattack.
• Eichi recalled Heracross and sent out Scizor to face Sceptile.
• Scizor and Sceptile exchanged rapid attacks across the arena without either gaining an advantage.
• Both Pokémon used their strongest moves, and the collision caused an explosion that sent them into craters.
• The referee declared both Pokémon unable to battle, and their portraits dimmed on the large screen.