Chapter Summaries

Mina sent out Metagross as her second Pokémon, and it overwhelmed Eichi’s Golisopod with its power. The chapter left Golisopod buried in the ground after Metagross’s Comet Punch.

• Eichi sent out Golisopod, while Mina unexpectedly chose Metagross as her second Pokémon.
• Eichi recognized Metagross’s increased aptitude and judged that Golisopod was at a disadvantage.
• Golisopod attacked with Pin Missile and Shadow Claw, but Metagross deflected the first attack and barely felt the second.
• Metagross struck Golisopod with Psychic and drove it into the ground.
• Metagross charged with Comet Punch through Golisopod’s Water Cannon and smashed it into the ground.

Golisopod unleashed its strongest attack against Metagross, damaging it before losing consciousness. Eichi sent out Flygon, which began battling Metagross as the match continued at 1:3.

• Golisopod used Aqua Jet to cut through Metagross's Psychic and strike its face, but then collapsed from exhaustion.
• The referee declared Golisopod unable to battle and Metagross the winner, leaving three of Eichi's Pokémon defeated.
• Eichi praised Golisopod and sent out Flygon as his fourth Pokémon.
• Eichi ordered Flygon to create a Sandstorm, and Flygon countered Metagross's Psychic with Dragon Breath.
• Flygon and Metagross clashed as Flygon fired Flamethrower and Metagross charged with Zen Headbutt.

Flygon and Metagross traded powerful attacks, with both Pokémon sustaining injuries before Eichi unleashed Flygon’s Dragon Rage. Metagross braced itself with Iron Arm, but Dragon Rage pierced Mina’s Zen Headbutt and struck Metagross, leaving it in pain.

• Metagross and Flygon clashed with Comet Punch and Fire Blast, and Metagross broke through the flames to continue its charge.
• Flygon met Metagross’s attack with Dragon Claw, and both Pokémon were knocked back, though each suffered injuries.
• Director Nakamura said Mina could defeat Flygon because it had been caught later in Eichi’s journey, while Director Liu insisted Eichi’s Flygon was not so easily beaten.
• Eichi ordered Flygon to use Dragon Rage, and its attack’s oppressive force unsettled the spectators and Mina.
• Mina had Metagross use Iron Arm and Zen Headbutt, but Dragon Rage pierced through Zen Headbutt and hit Metagross, making it roar in pain.

Mina’s Metagross lost to Eichi’s Flygon after their powerful attacks collided, leaving the score at 2:3. Mina sent out Aggron, which began battling the already-damaged Flygon.

• Metagross used Iron Defense, but Eichi ordered Flygon to attack with Hyper Beam as Mina called for Meteor Mash.
• Hyper Beam and Meteor Mash clashed, and Metagross struck Flygon, but both Pokémon crashed into the ground.
• Flygon recovered while Metagross remained down, and the referee declared Flygon the winner, changing the score to 2:3.
• Mina sent out her third Pokémon, Aggron, and the referee continued the battle.
• Aggron used Rock Slide, but Flygon burned the incoming stones with Dragon Breath and knocked Aggron backward.
• Aggron fired Flash Cannon at Flygon.

Eichi’s Flygon battled Mina’s Aggron, which endured powerful attacks and used boosted Defense to stay in the fight. After Flygon’s Dragon Claw struck, Aggron grabbed it and began charging Hyper Beam at point-blank range.

• Eichi ordered Flygon to use Flamethrower, but Aggron took the hit with little damage and strengthened its Defense with Iron Defense.
• Mina had Aggron use Rock Slide and Earthquake, knocking Flygon down before it recovered and took to the air.
• Flygon and Aggron clashed with Earth Power, and Flygon’s attack blasted Aggron into the ground.
• Eichi ordered Flygon to attack with Dragon Claw, and Aggron grabbed it despite its injuries.
• Mina commanded Aggron to use Hyper Beam at point-blank range, and Flygon sensed the charging attack.

Aggron and Flygon knocked each other out with a point-blank Hyper Beam clash, but Flygon recovered first and won, tying the match at 3:3. Mina sent out Gardevoir against the badly injured Flygon, and their battle began with Flygon dodging her attacks and countering with Dragon Breath.

• Aggron and Flygon released Hyper Beams at the same time, causing an explosion that destroyed the Battle Arena and knocked both Pokémon down.
• Flygon stood up and took to the air, while Aggron failed to rise and lost the ability to battle.
• The referee declared Flygon the winner, tying the score at 3:3, and Mina sent out Gardevoir.
• Mina ordered Gardevoir to fire Energy Balls, but Flygon dodged them despite the pain from its injuries.
• Gardevoir used Psychic, and Flygon burned it away with Dragon Breath before sweeping the flames toward her.

Mina’s Gardevoir used Telepathy to dodge Flygon’s attacks, but Flygon eventually struck her with a deceptive Dragon Claw and nearly finished her with Hyper Beam. Gardevoir survived with Substitute and set up Future Sight; after Flygon’s Sand Tomb battered her, the delayed attack hit Flygon in a vital spot, leaving Eichi alarmed.

• Gardevoir used Reflect to withstand Flygon’s Sandstorm, then repeatedly dodged its Flamethrower by anticipating its attacks.
• Flygon feinted left and struck Gardevoir with Dragon Claw, sending her crashing to the ground.
• Eichi ordered Flygon to use Hyper Beam, but Gardevoir escaped by creating a Substitute that the blast destroyed.
• Mina had Gardevoir use Future Sight while Flygon prepared Sand Tomb and swept her into the violent tornado.
• After Sand Tomb stopped, Future Sight struck Flygon, and Eichi realized it had taken a hit to a vital spot.

After Flygon and Gardevoir knocked each other out, Eichi sent out Beedrill to face Mina’s Milotic, leaving the match tied at 4:4. Beedrill had secretly reached Elite Four level, and the chapter ended as its Mega Pin Missile collided with Milotic’s Water Pulse.

• Flygon and Gardevoir both lost their ability to battle, tying the match at 4:4.
• Eichi sent out Beedrill, and Mina sent out her Elite Four-level Milotic.
• Kona worried that Eichi was at a disadvantage until Sato revealed that Beedrill had broken through to Elite Four level.
• Mina ordered Milotic to summon rain with Rain Dance, and Eichi had Beedrill use Focus Energy.
• Milotic’s Water Pulse clashed with Beedrill’s Mega Pin Missile.

Eichi’s Beedrill and Mina’s Milotic battled fiercely in the rain, trading powerful attacks as Milotic used Attract, Aqua Ring, and Protect to counter Beedrill. The chapter ended as Milotic’s Aqua Tail collided with Beedrill’s Twin Needles.

• Beedrill’s Light Cone overpowered Milotic’s Water Pulse, and Milotic’s Dragon Tail dispersed the attack after Mina ordered it to strike.
• Milotic used Attract to halt Beedrill’s Twin Needles, then hit it with Water Cannon and sent it flying.
• Beedrill’s Hidden Power struck Milotic through the rain, badly injuring it despite Milotic’s own Water Cannon.
• Milotic used Aqua Ring to heal while Beedrill attacked with Hidden Power, which Milotic blocked with Protect.
• Beedrill charged with Poison Jab as Milotic’s Protect faded, and Milotic countered with Aqua Tail that met Beedrill’s Twin Needles.

Eichi's Beedrill defeated Mina's Milotic, bringing the score to 5:4, before Mina sent out Solrock. Solrock's Psywave struck Beedrill hard, leaving it weakened as the battle continued.

• Beedrill overpowered Milotic with Hidden Power and a Sniper-boosted Twin Needles strike, knocking it out.
• Mina recalled Milotic and sent out her final Pokémon, Solrock, instead of Armaldo.
• Lorelei and Lance discussed Beedrill's unusual strength, while Rex and Kona's group reacted to the battle.
• Solrock used Psywave, which Beedrill's Hidden Power could not stop, and the attack left Beedrill weak and in pain.

Eichi’s Beedrill fought Mina’s Solrock, whose Cosmic Power let it withstand most of Beedrill’s attacks. Beedrill broke through Solrock’s Solar Beam with a combined attack and drove it into a crater, leaving Mina worried as the dust obscured the result.

• Beedrill struck Solrock with Twin Needles, and Solrock boosted its speed with Rock Polish.
• Solrock dodged most of Beedrill’s Pin Missile, then used Cosmic Power to greatly raise its defenses.
• Beedrill battered Solrock with Twin Needles, Brick Break, Pin Missile, and Hidden Power, but Solrock suffered only minor wounds.
• Mina ordered Solrock to use Solar Beam while Beedrill recovered from its exhausting barrage.
• Eichi commanded Beedrill to unleash Mega Pin Missile, Swords Dance, and Poison Jab, and Beedrill pierced Solrock’s Solar Beam before slamming it into a crater.
• Mina clenched her fists and watched the dust cloud, fearing the result of Beedrill’s attack.

Eichi defeated Mina to win the Five School League championship after Solrock and Beedrill both lost their ability to battle. The competition ended, and Eichi returned to the Chengdu region’s spectator section as the awards ceremony was prepared.

• Solrock fell and lost its ability to battle, and exhausted Beedrill collapsed moments later.
• The referee declared Eichi the winner because Mina’s six Pokémon had all been defeated.
• Eichi recalled Beedrill, thanked it, and healed his Pokémon with the Bug Force.
• Mina congratulated Eichi and accepted her loss, while the spectators applauded his victory.
• Chengdu region celebrated its championship, while Hoenn region’s spectators were left disappointed.
• The competition ended, and Eichi returned to Chengdu region’s spectator section as organizers prepared the awards ceremony.

Eichi returned as the Five School League champion and told his friends about the tournament rewards. The chapter ended with Kaiser explaining that the champion’s prize, Talent Liquid, could dramatically improve a Pokémon’s talent.

• Eichi returned to his friends and announced that he had won the championship, prompting them to celebrate and congratulate him.
• Eichi explained that the top thirty-two received cash and Pokémon League Black Cards, while the top sixteen could also choose three items.
• Eichi revealed that the top eight received Pokémon Eggs with third-stage exceptional talent, and the semifinalists also received twenty bottles of enhancers.
• Eichi told the group that the champion’s reward was Talent Liquid, leaving Sato and the others eager to learn about it.
• Kaiser explained that Talent Liquid could improve a Pokémon’s talent to exceptional, third-stage exceptional, or even half-step champion grade.

The Five School League awards ceremony honored the top sixteen competitors, with Eichi receiving the champion’s trophy and League Card. After the group photo, the ceremony moved on to the remaining top-eight rewards.

• Kaiser and Ji Ke said Talent Liquid was extremely rare, prompting Sato, Kona, and others to secretly consider how they might obtain it from Eichi.
• Eichi led Kaiser, Ji Ke, and the other competitors onto the VIP Stand for the awards ceremony.
• Officials and Elite Four members presented League Cards, certificates, and trophies to the lower-ranked top-sixteen competitors, including Rishiu, Mussen, Yodel, Mei, Mina, Zog, and Kaiser.
• Lance unveiled Eichi’s large pure-gold trophy, depicting Eichi with his six Pokémon, and presented him with his League Card.
• Eichi accepted the trophy and posed with Lance before all competitors and officials joined a group photograph.
• After some attendees left the stage, the ceremony began presenting the top-eight rewards.

After the Five School League ended, Eichi chose a Larvitar Egg as his reward and arranged to meet Mina and the other contestants, who wanted to discuss his Talent Liquid. Kaiser warned him that everyone was after it, and Eichi said he would consider trading it for something he wanted.

• Eichi chose the Larvitar Egg over the Dratini Egg because Larvitar was rarer and harder to breed.
• Mina chose Dratini, while Kaiser chose Riolu, Zog chose Litwick, Rishiu chose Gastly, Yodel chose Cacnea, Mussen chose Electabuzz, and Mei received Axew.
• The host announced the end of the seven-day Five School League, and Mina asked Eichi to meet her at Natu Dessert House at seven.
• Rishiu, Kaiser, Zog, Yodel, Mei, and Mussen also asked to join the meeting to speak with Eichi.
• Kaiser told Eichi that the others likely wanted his Talent Liquid, and Eichi said he might trade it for something he wanted.

After winning the Five School League, Eichi revealed that he had chosen Larvitar as his reward Pokémon and agreed to let others compete for his Talent Liquid. At a dessert house meeting, several classmates began offering money and rare items for it.

• Everyone admired Eichi's championship trophy, and he revealed that he had chosen Larvitar from the reward Pokémon.
• The group celebrated the end of the Five School League, then received notice that students from all five regions would camp together that evening.
• Eichi restored his Pokémon at the Pokémon Center, while the other students contacted their families about trading for the Talent Liquid.
• Mina called Steven, who supported her effort to obtain the Talent Liquid for her Metagross and asked her to greet Eichi.
• Eichi met seven interested buyers at Natu Dessert House and asked what they would offer for the Talent Liquid.
• Yodel offered thirty million, Mei offered thirty-five million plus six mid-grade Evolution Stones, and Mussen offered thirty-six million plus a year's supply of custom Pokéblocks for Flygon.

Eichi weighed the offers for his Talent Liquid and chose to trade with Mina after she offered the most valuable terms. Mina gave him a League Card containing fifty million, while Eichi left the choice between a Wurmple Egg and a Joltik Egg undecided.

• Rishiu offered forty million, a high-talent Combee Egg, and three years of custom Pokéblocks, while Kaiser offered forty million and access to a Bug-type Energy Room.
• Mina offered fifty million, a choice between high-talent Wurmple and Joltik Eggs, and her family's assistance, prompting the other bidders to withdraw.
• Eichi chose to trade with Mina and said he would notify her when he received the Talent Liquid.
• Mina explained that the Nake family had traded the two Eggs to her family's company, then gave Eichi a League Card with fifty million and left.
• Eichi considered which Egg to choose, celebrated his new wealth, and ate the pastries.

Eichi joined the outdoor picnic with the other Five School League participants, let his Pokémon relax, and cooked soup and barbecue for everyone. At the gathering, Mei encouraged Sato to trust his talent after discussing their results in the league.

• Eichi returned to the hotel and joined Kona, Director Liu, and the others as they headed to the picnic site.
• Eichi set up his tent, released his six Pokémon to relax, and watched as the other participants let their Pokémon out too.
• Eichi cooked meat soup and barbecue while the group socialized beside the river.
• Mei told Sato she was not satisfied with her ranking but had learned from the league, then encouraged him to believe in his talent.
• Kona followed the smell of Eichi’s cooking, and Eichi served a bowl of soup.

Eichi served the group meat soup and grilled barbecue, winning everyone over with the food. After the group gathered around a bonfire to sing and dance, Eichi rested with a plate of skewers, where Asen joined him.

• Eichi served Kona and the others bowls of meat soup, and they praised its flavor.
• Kona and Ji Ke tried Eichi's barbecue, enjoyed it, and prompted the others to ask for skewers.
• Eichi grilled barbecue for everyone while Mei and Sato shared soup and skewers at a table.
• The group lit a bonfire by the river and sang and danced with their Pokémon.
• Eichi rested with a plate of barbecue, and Asen sat beside him to eat and praise his cooking.

Eichi spent the evening sharing barbecue with Asen, Rex, Rishiu, and the teachers before attending a morning of meetings with regional leaders. Afterward, Sato visited Eichi and said he wanted Eichi's Larvitar.

• Asen asked Eichi about his Talent Liquid, but learned Eichi had traded it to Mina for fifty million in cash and other benefits.
• Director Liu took Eichi's barbecue to share with the teachers, while Rex and Rishiu later arrived and ate Eichi's skewers.
• The teachers reminisced about their youth as the camp came to an end, and the students packed up the next morning to say farewell.
• Director Liu dragged Eichi, Mina, Zog, and Kaiser to meet dozens of leaders, keeping them there through lunch.
• Sato visited Eichi's room and told him he wanted Eichi's Larvitar.