Chapter Summaries

Su Hao’s Ogerpon defeated Dande’s Aegislash with its King of Shields Forme and Terastallization, giving Su Hao a two-point lead. Dande answered by beginning Charizard’s Gigantamax, while Su Hao chose to keep Ogerpon in battle.

• Ogerpon threw its Thorn Whip Stick through Dande’s Shadow Ball, then revealed its King of Shields Forme when the smoke cleared.
• Ogerpon and Aegislash fought in a fierce exchange before Su Hao Terastallized Ogerpon using a crystal sphere.
• Ogerpon’s Behemoth Shield countered Aegislash’s Sacred Sword and drained its remaining strength, leaving Dande down by two points.
• Dande sent out Charizard as Su Hao decided to keep Ogerpon in battle and told Mewtwo to wait.
• Dande recalled Charizard, powered up his Poké Ball with his Dynamax Band, and unleashed Charizard’s Special Gigantamax.

Su Hao’s Ogerpon endured Gigantamax Charizard’s G-Max Wildfire before being recalled, leaving Su Hao to reveal Mewtwo as his next Pokémon. Mewtwo appeared before the stunned Spikemuth Arena crowd and declared itself the strongest Pokémon as its Legendary Class pressure bore down on Dande and Charizard.

• Dande ordered Gigantamax Charizard to unleash G-Max Wildfire at Ogerpon.
• Ogerpon used Behemoth Shield to withstand the attack for several seconds before the shield shattered, but it remained standing in the scorched arena.
• Su Hao recalled Ogerpon into its Friend Ball, and the crowd chanted for Dande to use another G-Max Wildfire.
• Su Hao announced that he would reveal his side to the world and called out Mewtwo.
• Mewtwo appeared on the Battle Arena, declared itself the strongest Pokémon, and faced Dande and Gigantamax Charizard.

Mewtwo appeared as Su Hao’s third Pokémon in the semifinals, revealing itself as a powerful Divine Realm Pokémon and challenging Dande and Gigantamax Charizard. It effortlessly shattered their G-Max Wildfire with Psychic Break, leaving the battle’s outcome unresolved.

• Ash, Misty, and Brock were astonished to see Mewtwo fight for Su Hao, while Cynthia, Lance, and Steven recognized its Divine Realm aura.
• Lance recalled that Team Rocket’s records had identified Mewtwo as the Artificial Deity created through its experiments.
• Mewtwo invited Dande and Gigantamax Charizard to attack, and Dande answered with G-Max Wildfire.
• Mewtwo followed Su Hao’s command to use Psychic Break, trapping the fire phoenix in a psychic vortex and shattering it.

Su Hao and Mewtwo defeated Dande and Gigantamax Charizard in the Pokémon World Championship semifinals after Mewtwo Mega Evolved and unleashed a devastating Aura Bullet. The chapter ended with Charizard out of battle and Su Hao and Mewtwo declared the winners.

• Dande rallied himself and Gigantamax Charizard after Mewtwo effortlessly shattered its G-Max Wildfire.
• Su Hao Mega Evolved Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo X and synchronized their Auras.
• Mega Mewtwo X destroyed Dande and Charizard’s renewed G-Max Wildfire with a single physical punch.
• Mega Mewtwo X struck Gigantamax Charizard with a colossal Aura Bullet and protected the audience from the blast with Confusion.
• Charizard exited Gigantamax and was declared out of battle, making Su Hao and Mewtwo the winners of the second semifinals match.

Dande accepted his defeat to Su Hao and Mewtwo, while the Masters Eight semifinals ended with Su Hao and Ash advancing to the finals. As speculation swirled about Su Hao’s motives and Ash’s strange crystal reacted to his Aura, Su Hao met an unexpected visitor: Mustard.

• The referee declared Charizard unable to battle and named Su Hao the winner, leaving Dande relieved to have found a new goal.
• Mustard and the Galar Gym Leaders reacted to Dande’s loss, while Cynthia wondered whether Su Hao had entered the tournament to obtain the Creator God's Plate Fragment.
• Ash celebrated the prospect of battling Su Hao as an orange crystal in his backpack flickered and sent an imperceptible ripple into the distant sky.
• The chapter recapped Ash’s victories over Caronne and Lance and Su Hao’s 3–1 victory over Dande, as online arguments erupted over Su Hao’s use of Mewtwo.
• Su Hao ignored the online uproar and received Mustard, his unexpected visitor.

Mustard challenged Su Hao to battle the Mewtwo he had seen in the afternoon, but Su Hao offered a stronger opponent instead. Mustard sent his Gigantamax Urshifu against Reshiram, and the chapter ended as Reshiram prepared to counter with Blue Flare.

• Su Hao met Dande and Mustard at the hotel’s Battle Arena, where Mustard said he wanted to battle Mewtwo rather than avenge Dande’s defeat.
• Su Hao explained that Mewtwo was not in Galar and offered to have someone stronger face Mustard, who eagerly accepted.
• Mustard revealed his Master Level Urshifu and challenged Su Hao’s Reshiram.
• Mustard Gigantamaxed Urshifu and ordered it to use G-Max One Blow.
• Su Hao calmly ordered Reshiram to use Blue Flare.

Su Hao refused Mustard’s invitation to join his dojo but asked him to teach Lucario the secret technique of One-Hit Flow. Mustard doubted Lucario could learn the Dark-type technique, so Su Hao explained that Lucario would study only its technique and intent.

• Mustard’s Gigantamax Urshifu lost to Reshiram after three G-Max Moves, and Mustard offered Su Hao a place at his dojo and a Kubfu.
• Su Hao declined Mustard’s invitation, explaining that his team was full and he had to return to the Ultra World and Blue Star.
• Su Hao summoned Lucario, and Mustard was astonished by its physique and extraordinary qi.
• Su Hao asked Mustard to teach Lucario the secret technique of One-Hit Flow while he stayed in Hammerlocke.
• Mustard warned that Lucario’s Justified ability made it incompatible with the Dark-type technique, and Su Hao clarified that Lucario would learn only its technique and intent.

Mustard agreed to train Lucario in the One-Hit Flow, leaving Lucario out of the Masters Eight final against Ash. At Spikemuth Arena, Ash and Su Hao began their six-on-six battle with Pikachu facing Su Hao’s Hisuian Braviary.

• Mustard accepted Su Hao’s request and agreed to have Urshifu teach Lucario the One-Hit Flow while Lucario trained under him.
• Su Hao treated Urshifu’s injuries, and Lucario sat out the final so it could train with Mustard.
• Ash gathered his partners in the waiting room and vowed they would win the final.
• Ash and Su Hao entered Spikemuth Arena for the unrestricted six-on-six battle, and Ash declared he would win.
• Ash sent out Pikachu, and Su Hao opened with Hisuian Braviary.

Ash and Su Hao’s final battle turned into a contest between Pikachu and Hisuian Braviary, with Su Hao using Psychic Terrain and Whirlwind to send Pikachu out of the arena. A Poké Ball opened at random on Ash’s belt, bringing Haxorus into the battle.

• Pikachu and Hisuian Braviary traded Thunderbolt and Air Slash, then Hisuian Braviary attacked at close range with Aura Wings.
• Ash ordered Volt Tackle, but Su Hao had Hisuian Braviary use Substitute and then strike Pikachu with Psycho Cut.
• Pikachu flinched from Psycho Cut, but Su Hao chose to set Psychic Terrain instead of attacking it.
• After Pikachu recovered and prepared Thunderbolt, Hisuian Braviary used Whirlwind to blow it out of the Battle Arena.
• A Poké Ball on Ash’s belt opened at random, and Haxorus appeared in the arena.

Su Hao used Hisuian Braviary, Psychic Terrain, and the weather to put Ash’s Infernape at a severe disadvantage. Ash urged Infernape to draw on the explosive power it had shown at the Sinnoh League, and the chapter ended as a towering blaze rose around it.

• Hisuian Braviary’s Whirlwind forced Ash to send out Infernape, leaving it in the Psychic Terrain Su Hao had established.
• Infernape’s Mach Punch was disrupted, and Hisuian Braviary’s Expanding Force overwhelmed its Flamethrower and knocked it down.
• Su Hao summoned rain, but Ash ordered Infernape to charge through it with Flare Blitz.
• Hisuian Braviary’s Hurricane battered Infernape, though Infernape forced its way through and landed a hit.
• Ash called on Infernape to use the power it had unleashed against Electivire, and a towering blaze rose around it.

Ash’s Infernape and Su Hao’s Hisuian Braviary fought to exhaustion, and Braviary broke through to Champion Level to win their clash. Ash and Su Hao then sent out Greninja and Incineroar, and Ash’s Greninja transformed into Ash-Greninja as the next battle began.

• Infernape’s special Blaze overwhelmed Hisuian Braviary’s Hurricane, but Braviary fought back and traded wounds with it for three minutes.
• Su Hao and Ash unleashed Aeroblast and Explosion Blaze; during the beam struggle, Hisuian Braviary broke through to Champion Level and knocked Infernape Out of Battle.
• Ash recalled Infernape and sent out Greninja, while Su Hao recalled Braviary and chose Incineroar.
• Su Hao ordered Incineroar to use Intimidate and Fake Out, but Ash powered up Greninja immediately, triggering its transformation into Ash-Greninja.

Ash’s Greninja and Su Hao’s Incineroar fought to a standstill, trading attacks after Greninja used Bond Transformation to cancel Incineroar’s opening moves. Su Hao withdrew Incineroar with Parting Shot and sent out Leafeon, leaving the relay battle unfinished.

• Ash’s Greninja used Bond Transformation to neutralize Fake Out and Intimidate, then attacked Incineroar with Aqua Cutter.
• Incineroar blocked Greninja’s blades with Thunder Punch and tried to kick it, but Greninja evaded by using its shared vision with Ash.
• Ash’s Greninja and Incineroar clashed with Fire Blast and Hydro Pump, then Greninja’s Double Team, which Incineroar dispelled with Snarl.
• Greninja and Incineroar fought for more than two minutes without either gaining the advantage, and both suffered wounds.
• Su Hao ordered Incineroar to use Parting Shot, recalled it, and sent out Leafeon.

Leafeon struck Greninja with a devastating Leaf Blade, forcing Ash to recall it before it lost the ability to battle. Ash sent out Melmetal and Gigantamaxed it, prompting Su Hao to summon his sword as the battle escalated.

• Leafeon slashed Greninja with Leaf Blade, leaving it badly wounded after Incineroar's stat drops.
• Ash recalled Greninja and sent out his fourth Pokémon, Melmetal.
• Ash used his Dynamax Band to Gigantamax Melmetal, whose arrival shook the arena.
• Su Hao raised his hand and called, "Sword, come!"

Su Hao’s Leafeon transformed into the King of Swords by wielding the Azure Sword and overwhelmed Ash’s Special Gigantamax Melmetal. The chapter ended with Leafeon defeating Melmetal in one decisive slash.

• Su Hao summoned the Azure Sword, and Leafeon took it in its mouth and transformed into its King of Swords form.
• Ash ordered Special Gigantamax Melmetal to fire Max Lightning, but Leafeon split the beam with its sword.
• Ash had Melmetal fire Max Lightning again, and Leafeon countered with a swift slash that staggered it.
• Ash commanded Melmetal to use G-Max Meltdown as Leafeon prepared its Giant Beast Slash.
• Leafeon struck with the Azure Sword, defeated Special Gigantamax Melmetal instantly, and split the clouds above Hammerlocke.

Su Hao’s Leafeon defeated Ash’s Gigantamax Melmetal, and Su Hao then sent Incineroar against Ash’s Sceptile. Ash Mega Evolved Sceptile, and the chapter ended as the two Pokémon prepared to clash.

• Leafeon defeated Ash’s Gigantamax Melmetal with a powerful slash, leaving Dande astonished at its speed and strength.
• Ash recalled Melmetal and handed its Poké Ball to Miss Joy, while Su Hao and Leafeon felt guilty about defeating the Pokémon whose metal had helped forge Leafeon’s Azure Sword.
• Su Hao recalled Leafeon and sent out his injured Incineroar as Ash chose Sceptile for the next battle.
• Su Hao provoked Incineroar through Aura, and Ash Mega Evolved Sceptile before ordering Quick Attack and Dragon Claw.
• Incineroar answered with Darkest Lariat and unleashed its Evil Aura as Mega Sceptile’s attack approached.

Incineroar fought Mega Sceptile in Spikemouth Arena while the Champions discovered that its black Evil Aura burned away Mental Power. Mega Sceptile suddenly lost its Mega Evolution and remained on the battlefield in its normal form.

• Incineroar used its Evil Aura to clash with Mega Sceptile, then attacked it with Snarl and Shadow Strike as the two traded blows.
• Ash commanded Mega Sceptile to use Dragon Pulse, and the battle turned into a war of attrition as both Pokémon accumulated injuries.
• Lance and Steven predicted Incineroar would tire first, but Cynthia and Dande identified the black aura as a force that burned away Mental Power.
• Dande explained that prolonged exposure could disrupt the Mental Power needed to sustain Mega Evolution.
• Mega Sceptile's Dragon Pulse weakened during its clash with Dark Pulse, and Mega Sceptile suddenly reverted from its Mega Evolution.

Incineroar defeated Sceptile by wearing down the Mental Power sustaining its Mega Evolution, and Ash sent Greninja back into battle. Su Hao replaced his exhausted Incineroar with Milotic, which unleashed a primordial sea, leaving Steven shocked.

• Incineroar used a final Explosion Blaze to defeat Sceptile after its Mental Power had been steadily burned away by Evil Aura.
• Ash recalled Sceptile and sent out Ash-Greninja, while Serena and Clemont worried about Ash's chances.
• Su Hao recalled his weakened Incineroar and sent out Milotic to face Greninja.
• Milotic summoned thick black clouds and torrential rain as an ancient sea-like aura spread across Spikemuth Arena.
• Ash accepted Su Hao's challenge to face the sea, and Steven identified Milotic's power as the Primordial Sea.

Milotic used a Pseudo-Primal Sea and Gigantamax power to defeat Ash’s Bond Phenomenon Greninja after an intense battle. With four Pokémon lost and Milotic still standing, Ash sent out Pikachu as his next choice.

• Milotic created a Pseudo-Primal Sea that enhanced both itself and Greninja, then bombarded Greninja with Pseudo-Origin Pulse.
• Greninja dodged Milotic’s volleys, froze the Water World Serpent with Blizzard, and struck Milotic with a giant Flying Water Shuriken, but Milotic retaliated with Aqua Tail and Enchanting Voice.
• Su Hao Gigantamaxed Milotic and unleashed G-Max Stream as Ash and Greninja formed a massive Golden Flying Water Shuriken to counter it.
• Milotic overwhelmed Greninja with a second G-Max Stream, and the referee declared Greninja out of battle.
• Ash recalled Greninja and, deciding Charizard was poorly suited to the matchup, sent out Pikachu.

Ash and Pikachu unleashed their bond-powered 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against Milotic’s third G-Max Stream in the Spikemuth Arena. Pikachu broke through Milotic’s attack and struck her, leaving the battle at its decisive turning point.

• Pikachu entered the Battle Arena as the host recounted its victories, including defeating Latios.
• Milotic resolved to defeat Pikachu so she could grow strong enough to protect her brother and sisters.
• Su Hao relayed Milotic’s determination through their Aura connection, and Milotic prepared a third, greatly strengthened G-Max Stream.
• Ash and Pikachu activated Pikashunium Z and unleashed 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
• Pikachu’s seven lightning currents overcame Milotic’s six G-Max Stream beams and struck her, causing her power output to decline.

Ash’s Pikachu defeated Su Hao’s Gigantamax Milotic with 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, but Su Hao sent out Diancie next. Diancie began suppressing Pikachu with its Ultimate Burst and Gravity as Su Hao prepared to Terastallize it.

• Pikachu defeated Gigantamax Milotic with 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, giving Ash his first victory against Su Hao’s team.
• Paul worried that Ash would struggle against Diancie after using his strongest moves, while Gary and Professor Oak discussed Ash’s remaining chances.
• Su Hao praised Pikachu, then promised to reveal his sixth Pokémon if Ash could defeat Diancie.
• Ash sent Pikachu to attack Diancie, but Su Hao activated Ultimate Burst and Diancie’s radiant aura blew Pikachu back and weakened it.
• Diancie used Gravity to pin Pikachu down, then boosted its abilities with Earth Power as Su Hao activated Terastallization.