Chapter Summaries

Xiao Ye lost her round-of-16 match against Kona, and Eichi began his match against Ason. Ason’s Totodile exposed Scyther as the only remaining Double Team illusion and lunged at it with Crunch.

• Xiao Ye faced Kona, a member of the Viridian Trio, and lost after Umbreon and Kirlia were defeated by Combusken and Cloyster.
• Tetsu and Eichi comforted Xiao Ye, who felt better after hearing how much her fighting skills had improved.
• Eichi entered the arena to face Ason, who vowed to prove the Chengdu region was strongest.
• Ason’s Totodile used Mud Sport and Rock Slide to clear Scyther’s Double Team copies, then attacked the remaining Scyther with Crunch.

Eichi's Scyther battled Ason's Corviknight after defeating Totodile, and the two Pokémon fought to exhaustion. The battle continued with Scyther using Double Team, and Corviknight attacked a fake above itself as Ason warned it that the real Scyther was below.

• Scyther defeated Ason's Totodile with Brick Break and Fury Cutter, so Ason sent out Corviknight.
• Eichi's Scyther and Ason's Corviknight traded attacks, including Air Slash, Metal Claw, Dazzling Gleam, and Brick Break.
• After clashing for several minutes, Scyther and Corviknight paused briefly before resuming their fight.
• Scyther used Double Team to evade Corviknight's Metal Claw, and Corviknight fired Dazzling Gleam at the clones.
• Ason told Corviknight to attack Scyther above it, but the target was a fake, and Ason warned that the real Scyther was beneath Corviknight.

Eichi defeated Ason’s Corviknight with Scyther and advanced toward the tournament finals, while Tetsu and Sato also won their matches. After the draw set Eichi against the Class Six class monitor, Xin Tai secretly planned to use another student to surprise Eichi in the next day’s tournament.

• Eichi’s Scyther defeated Ason’s Corviknight, securing Eichi’s victory and earning cheers from Class One.
• Teacher Jiang Ben praised Scyther’s training, and Eichi’s classmates congratulated him before Tetsu went to battle.
• Tetsu defeated his opponent with Noctowl and Ampharos, while Sato swept through his own match with one Pokémon and Xin Tai won using Houndoom and Ursaring.
• The tournament draw gave Eichi the Class Six class monitor as his next opponent and matched Tetsu against Sato; Xin Tai then secretly instructed another student to surprise Eichi.
• The next day’s competition began, requiring Eichi and the other advancing contestants to battle twice as the field narrowed from nine to five and then three.

Eichi watched Tetsu lose to Sato before facing Quilava in the final match. Eichi’s Scyther defeated Quilava’s Donphan, giving Class One the advantage as their battle continued.

• Tetsu’s Miltank weakened Sato’s Electabuzz, and Ampharos knocked Electabuzz out with Fire Punch.
• Sato sent out his newly evolved Charizard, which defeated Ampharos and eliminated Tetsu.
• Eichi faced Quilava and sent out Scyther against Quilava’s Donphan.
• Quilava’s Donphan used Sandstorm, but Scyther strengthened itself with Swords Dance and met Donphan’s Rollout head-on.
• Eichi’s Scyther blasted Donphan with Hidden Power, then finished it with Brick Break.

Quilava sent out Exeggutor against Eichi’s Scyther, and the two Pokémon traded heavy attacks as Scyther fought through injuries and sleep. Eichi removed Scyther’s Weight Training Device before it pressed its advantage, but Quilava ended the chapter by ordering Exeggutor to use Explosion.

• Quilava sent out Exeggutor, and it battered Scyther with Egg Bombs.
• Scyther dodged toward Exeggutor, causing its Egg Bombs to explode near both Pokémon, before Exeggutor put Scyther to sleep with Hypnosis.
• Exeggutor bombarded the sleeping Scyther, but Scyther woke and kept fighting despite its serious injuries.
• Eichi switched off Scyther’s Weight Training Device, and Scyther broke free of Exeggutor’s Confusion and evaded its Psycho Cuts.
• Scyther hit Exeggutor with a super-effective Hidden Power and charged in with Vacuum Wave, but Quilava ordered Exeggutor to use Explosion.

Quilava used Exeggutor’s Explosion to cripple Eichi’s Scyther, revealing Xin Tai’s scheme to weaken his next opponent. Eichi entered their match with only Beedrill, and the battle was left underway as Xin Tai used Smokescreen to help Houndoom track Beedrill by scent.

• Exeggutor used Explosion, knocking itself and Scyther out and giving Eichi’s match to Quilava.
• Xin Tai praised Quilava for weakening Scyther, while Eichi and Tetsu realized Xin Tai had arranged the attack to improve his chances.
• Teacher Jiang Ben and Director Liu condemned Xin Tai and promised to punish him and Quilava.
• After the tournament draw and rest period, Teacher Xiao Lin told Eichi that Scyther could no longer battle, but Eichi said Beedrill was enough to defeat Xin Tai.
• Eichi and Xin Tai began their match, and Beedrill dodged Houndoom’s Flamethrower while using Swords Dance and Focus Energy.
• Xin Tai had Houndoom spread Smokescreen and use Beedrill’s scent to locate it before ordering another Flamethrower.

Eichi’s Beedrill defeated Xin Tai’s Houndoom after spreading Toxic Spikes across the field. Xin Tai sent out Ursaring, and the battle continued as Beedrill prepared to face it head-on.

• Beedrill used Double Team and scattered Toxic Spikes while Houndoom searched for it with Flamethrower.
• Beedrill located Houndoom with Pin Missile, then defeated it with Aerial Ace and a final strike.
• The spectators cheered as the referee declared Beedrill the winner and asked Xin Tai to send out his next Pokémon.
• Xin Tai sent out Ursaring, which used Leer and Rock Throw against Beedrill.
• Eichi chose to confront Ursaring directly, and Beedrill charged as Ursaring used Fury Swipes and Beedrill prepared Brick Break.

Eichi’s Beedrill matched Xin Tai’s Ursaring in strength and fought it head-on, gradually dealing more damage despite Ursaring’s Guts-fueled attacks. After Beedrill dodged Ursaring’s powerful Arm Hammer and counterattacked, Xin Tai ordered Ursaring to use Hyper Beam, leaving Beedrill in danger.

• Beedrill and Ursaring clashed evenly, shocking Xin Tai and the spectators with Beedrill’s strength.
• Xin Tai ordered Ursaring to attack with Slash, while Eichi had Beedrill fight it head-on with Brick Break.
• Beedrill poisoned Ursaring with Poison Jab, activating Ursaring’s Guts and increasing its offensive power.
• Ursaring used Arm Hammer, but Beedrill blocked it with Protect before escaping the breaking barrier with Substitute.
• Eichi sent Beedrill diving at Ursaring with Twin Needles, and Xin Tai ordered Ursaring to use Hyper Beam.

Eichi defeated Xin Tai when Beedrill endured Ursaring’s Hyper Beam and finished it with Brick Break, sending him to the Newcomer Cup’s final three. After resting Scyther overnight, Eichi returned for the championship day, where Sato was considered the favorite.

• Eichi ordered Beedrill to combine Swords Dance and Protect to break through Ursaring’s Hyper Beam and exploit its inability to move afterward.
• Beedrill struck Ursaring with Twin Needles and Brick Break, winning Eichi the match and eliminating Xin Tai.
• Eichi criticized Xin Tai for using underhanded tricks, then returned to the stands as Director Liu and Teacher Jiang Ben praised his Beedrill.
• Kona, Sato, and one other contestant won their remaining matches, setting up a championship battle among the three the next day.
• Eichi used Bug Force to heal Scyther overnight, though the injured Pokémon did not fully recover before the final day.
• The audience saw Sato as the favorite because Eichi had only two Pokémon and Scyther remained injured, while Kona privately felt outmatched by both rivals.

Eichi drew a bye into the final, where he faced Sato after Sato defeated Kona. Sato’s Electabuzz gained the upper hand against Eichi’s Scyther, leaving Scyther paralyzed in a puddle as Electabuzz prepared to attack.

• Eichi drew the bye, while Sato and Kona began battling for a place in the final.
• Sato’s Horsea defeated Combusken, but Kona’s Cloyster beat Horsea with Blizzard.
• Sato sent out Electabuzz, which used the wet arena to defeat Cloyster and secure his place in the final.
• Eichi and Sato opened the final with Scyther and Electabuzz, respectively.
• Electabuzz struck Scyther through the water with Discharge, then slowed and paralyzed it with Screech and Thunder Wave.
• Scyther fell into a puddle, and Sato ordered Electabuzz to use Thunderbolt.

Eichi’s Scyther and Sato’s Electabuzz traded powerful attacks in a fierce battle, with Scyther using its Cheri Berry to recover from paralysis and briefly gaining the upper hand. The chapter ended with Electabuzz catching Scyther’s scythe and Sato ordering it to use Thunder.

• Scyther ate a Cheri Berry to cure its paralysis after Electabuzz’s Thunderbolt struck it.
• Eichi switched off Scyther’s Weight Training Device, allowing Scyther to dodge another Thunderbolt with Agility and counter with Hidden Power.
• Scyther and Electabuzz clashed with their attacks, then Scyther broke through Electabuzz’s Protect and landed repeated Fury Cutter strikes.
• Electabuzz struck Scyther with Thunder Punch and Discharge, while Scyther used Substitute to avoid the full force of the electrical attack.
• Scyther and Electabuzz met in a Brick Break clash, and Electabuzz caught Scyther’s scythe when it attacked again.
• Sato ordered Electabuzz to use Thunder while it held Scyther’s scythe.

Scyther and Electabuzz fought until they both lost the ability to battle, leaving Eichi and Sato to send out Beedrill and Charizard for the deciding round. Charizard trapped Beedrill in Fire Spin, and the two Pokémon began clashing in the air as Beedrill gradually fell behind.

• Scyther endured Electabuzz’s Thunder and blasted it away with a pillar of fire, but both Pokémon collapsed and the round ended in a draw.
• Eichi sent out Beedrill, and Sato sent out Charizard for the final round.
• Charizard chased Beedrill with Flamethrower, then surrounded it with Fire Spin.
• Beedrill charged through the flames with Brick Break as Charizard met it with Dragon Claw, and they clashed repeatedly in the air.
• Beedrill gradually fell behind Charizard after several exchanges.

Eichi and Sato’s Beedrill-versus-Charizard battle continued until Eichi switched off Beedrill’s Weight Training Device, revealing its superior speed and power. After Beedrill and Charizard traded attacks, the Trainers agreed to decide the match with one move, and both Pokémon began gathering energy.

• Charizard and Beedrill exchanged attacks, with each using moves such as Flamethrower, Pin Missile, Aerial Ace, and Protect before pausing to recover.
• Eichi realized Beedrill needed a change in pace and switched off its Weight Training Device, surprising Sato, Tetsu, and Teacher Jiang Ben.
• Beedrill used its increased speed to strike Charizard repeatedly with Brick Break, but Sato countered with Inferno and damaged Beedrill.
• Sato proposed deciding the match with one move, Eichi agreed, and both Pokémon began gathering energy as the spectators watched.

Eichi defeated Sato in the Newcomer Cup final when Beedrill outlasted Charizard, making Eichi the champion. As Silver Academy prepared to present the awards, visitors discussed the promising first-year students and the Inter-Academy Exchange Match in half a year.

• Eichi and Sato ordered Charizard and Beedrill to use Flare Blitz and Poison Jab, and the moves collided in the center of the field.
• Charizard fell after the smoke cleared, and the referee declared Beedrill the winner and Eichi the champion.
• Sato recalled Charizard, congratulated Eichi, and left the field as the spectators applauded Eichi's victory.
• Older students praised Eichi and Beedrill, while Tsurugen and his companion watched and discussed the upcoming Inter-Academy Exchange Match.
• Teacher Jiang Ben celebrated Eichi's win, the Vice Principal left in anger, and Director Liu prepared to present the Newcomer Cup trophies.

Eichi won the Newcomer Cup with Nidoking, received the champion’s trophy, and returned to his classmates and Pokémon. He celebrated with Beedrill and Scyther, though Scyther was still recovering from its injuries.

• Asen’s Nidoking defeated Machamp with Hyper Beam, earning Asen the Newcomer Cup championship.
• Eichi met Director Liu backstage, then received the gold trophy alongside runner-up Sato and third-place Kona.
• Kona challenged Eichi to a future battle, and Sato thanked Eichi for their match and agreed to battle him again.
• Tsurugen and another familiar figure met Director Liu, who invited them to his office and asked why they had returned.
• Eichi’s classmates congratulated him, and Tetsu asked how he had trained Beedrill so well.
• Eichi praised Beedrill and Scyther after returning to his dormitory; Beedrill wanted a tougher opponent, and Scyther vowed to defeat Electabuzz next time.

Eichi, Sato, and Kona met senior students Tsurugen and Shoichi and learned that Silver Academy would host an exchange match against Indigo Academy in six months. Director Liu then took the three freshmen to collect their Newcomer Cup rewards at the academy’s logistics department.

• Eichi went to Director Liu’s office to collect his reward and met Sato and Kona there.
• Director Liu introduced Tsurugen and Shoichi, who had recently graduated and competed in the Indigo League.
• Director Liu told the students that Indigo Academy had proposed a ten-student-per-academy exchange match in six months, and Silver Academy had agreed.
• Eichi, Sato, and Kona showed enthusiasm about competing and training for the exchange match.
• Director Liu led the three freshmen to the luxurious logistics department to collect their Newcomer Cup rewards.

Eichi, Sato, and Kona redeemed their Newcomer Cup rewards, with Eichi exchanging his prizes for a Metal Coat and learning that Professor Kanter would assess his Pokémon. After returning to his dorm, Eichi reflected on the tournament and looked ahead to the Inter-Academy Exchange Match.

• Kona and Sato chose their TMs and received their rewards from the Logistics Department.
• Eichi traded the value of his rewards for a Metal Coat, which could help Scyther evolve into Scizor.
• Director Liu told Sato that the academy would arrange one-on-one move tutoring and told Eichi that Professor Kanter would prepare custom food and Pokéblocks for his Pokémon.
• Eichi recognized Professor Kanter from a previous encounter, and Director Liu concluded that Eichi had genuine talent as a Breeder.
• Sato learned that Eichi had studied Breeding Knowledge and silently resolved to work harder.
• Eichi returned to his dormitory, reviewed his tournament battles, and looked forward to the Inter-Academy Exchange Match in six months.

Eichi reflected on Beedrill’s training and Scyther’s growing anxiety, then showed Scyther a Metal Coat that could help it evolve into Scizor. He planned to prepare Scyther for the evolution over the next few days, while a separate battle began in a dark forest.

• Eichi reviewed how Beedrill had learned to use two moves at once and noted that its Poison Jab was still unpolished.
• Eichi considered seeking Professor Kanter’s help with Pokéblocks and learning to make Pokémon food as Beedrill’s training supplies grew less effective.
• Eichi noticed Scyther’s curiosity and anxiety about its unknown origins and its widening strength gap with Beedrill.
• Eichi showed Scyther the Metal Coat, and Scyther realized it could help it evolve into Scizor.
• Eichi told Scyther to wait a few days before using the Metal Coat so he could combine it with Bug Force for the best effect.
• In a dark forest, a Nidoking fought another powerful Pokémon as loud roars echoed through the trees.

Eichi went with Teacher Xiao Lin to meet Professor Kanter, who would make custom Pokémon food and Pokéblocks for his Pokémon. After learning that Kanter knew about his interest in Bug-type Pokémon, Eichi realized Teacher Arno had told Director Liu, and Kanter began examining Scyther and Beedrill.

• A Pokémon took Nidoking’s Hyper Beam head-on rather than let it hit the hiding Heracross, which watched with concern.
• Eichi and Tetsu discussed their fame after both placed in the Newcomer Cup’s top eight.
• Teacher Xiao Lin told Eichi that Professor Kanter was an Advanced Breeder who specialized in Bug-type Pokémon and custom Pokémon food.
• Eichi realized Teacher Arno had told Director Liu that he planned to specialize in Bug-type Pokémon.
• Eichi and Xiao Lin visited Kanter’s office, where Kanter asked to examine Scyther and Beedrill.
• Eichi reassured Scyther and Beedrill, and they let Kanter inspect them.

Professor Kanter examined Scyther and Beedrill, confirmed their exceptional aptitude, and agreed to customize food for them. Eichi then asked to learn how to make Pokéblocks and Pokémon food, and Professor Kanter began teaching him the process.

• Professor Kanter praised how well Eichi had raised Scyther and Beedrill, and Eichi said he had earned the money to care for them himself.
• Professor Kanter scanned Scyther and Beedrill and determined that both had exceptional aptitude because they possessed high levels of Active Factor.
• Professor Kanter said the customized Pokéblocks and Pokémon food would be ready in a week or two.
• After Teacher Xiao Lin left, Eichi asked Professor Kanter to teach him how to make Pokéblocks and Pokémon food.
• Professor Kanter showed Eichi the machines and began explaining how Berries were mixed and compressed to make Pokéblocks.