Chapter Summaries

Gary healed Zeraora’s severe injuries with a Revival Herb and Viridian Power, and the Pokémon woke up safely later that day. After Zeraora thanked Gary and the others, it recounted what had happened to it.

• Gary fed Zeraora a Revival Herb and used Viridian Power to heal its wounds.
• Gary told Rosa and Hilda that Zeraora was an Electric-type Mythical Pokémon and explained his healing ability.
• Rosa, Hilda, and Gary rested and ate lunch while Zeraora recovered.
• Zeraora woke up, recognized that Gary and the others had saved it, and thanked them.
• Gary asked Zeraora why it had been injured, and Zeraora recounted what had happened.

Gary explained that Zeraora came from a parallel world and had fled there after a powerful Ultra Beast seriously injured it. With no way to return home, Zeraora chose to become Gary’s partner, and the group headed home.

• Gary told Rosa and Hilda that Zeraora had come through a dark passage from a parallel world after losing to a powerful Ultra Beast.
• Gary explained that Ultra Beasts were powerful Pokémon from another world, and Rosa became eager to catch one.
• Gary invited the confused Zeraora to explore its new world with him as his partner.
• Zeraora accepted Gary’s invitation and voluntarily entered a Luxury Ball.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda set off for home after their forest trip.

Gary received a Dragon Plate from the system after catching Zeraora, then accepted Professor Kukui’s invitation to join the Pokémon School’s outdoor classes on Akala Island. The group gathered at the harbor, where a tall woman arrived after their yacht docked.

• Gary opened the system gift pack and found a Dragon Plate, which the system said came from another world and had no connection to the Arceus in his world.
• Rosa and Hilda called Gary to dinner, and he joined them in the kitchen.
• Professor Kukui invited Gary, Rosa, and Hilda to join the Pokémon School’s outdoor classes on Akala Island, and all three agreed.
• At the harbor, Gary and his companions met Kiawe, Lillie, Sophocles, and the other students, while Kiawe offered to guide them around the island.
• A yacht docked, and a tall woman wearing a yellow jacket stepped ashore and greeted the group.

Olivia welcomed Gary, Rosa, Hilda, and the Pokémon School group to Akala Island, where she would teach their outdoor classes. After agreeing to let Gary, Rosa, and Hilda take Akala Island’s trial, she arranged their lodging and meals, and their first outdoor class began the next day.

• Olivia greeted the group at the dock, tripped, and was introduced as Akala Island’s Island Queen and their outdoor-class teacher.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda asked Olivia to let them take Akala Island’s trial, and Professor Kukui explained that they had passed Hala’s trial.
• Olivia agreed to let them take the trial and said she would discuss its details after they reached Akala Island.
• The group sailed to Akala Island and, with Olivia’s help, arranged food and lodging before their first outdoor class began the next day.

Professor Kukui and Olivia held a wilderness cooking class on Akala Island, pairing Gary with Lillie to gather ingredients despite her fear of Pokémon. Gary and Lillie entered the forest together, where Lillie suddenly cried out in fright.

• Olivia explained that the students would search the forest for ingredients and cook lunch, with a handmade pendant as the prize.
• The students formed teams, and Gary was paired with Lillie after she insisted on joining despite her fear of Pokémon.
• Professor Kukui and Olivia reassured each other that the forest was safe and that Gary would look after Lillie.
• Gary and Lillie entered the forest and began looking for berries, mushrooms, and other usable ingredients.
• Lillie suddenly cried out and darted behind Gary.

Gary and Lillie followed Oddish to a forest full of Berries and other ingredients, where they learned that the Oddish and its companions needed their leader’s permission to gather anything. After Gary asked to meet the leader, a dark figure emerged from the forest, leaving Gary and Lillie stunned.

• Oddish startled Lillie, then cheered up when Gary explained that her fear did not mean she disliked it.
• Oddish agreed to lead Gary and Lillie to nearby ingredients, and Gary encouraged Lillie as they followed.
• Oddish brought them to a Fruit Tree Forest filled with Berries, fruit, and mushrooms.
• Gary used Viridian Power to learn that the forest belonged to Oddish and its companions, and that their leader had to grant permission to gather ingredients.
• Gary asked to meet the leader, and a dark Pokémon emerged from the forest with dozens of Oddish.

Gary and Lillie encountered a Totem Bellossom that demanded a battle before giving them ingredients. Gary sent Aggron to fight it, and the two Pokémon clashed without either gaining the upper hand.

• Lillie saw the enormous Totem Bellossom and hid behind Gary as he inspected it.
• The Oddish that had led them there spoke with Totem Bellossom, which told Gary they had to defeat it to obtain the ingredients.
• Gary accepted the challenge and sent out Aggron while Lillie watched from a safe corner.
• Totem Bellossom attacked with Magical Leaf, but Aggron countered with Flamethrower, and the two Pokémon's attacks collided.
• Gary strengthened Aggron's defense as Totem Bellossom used Sunny Day and Solar Beam, which Aggron blocked with Protect.
• Gary ordered Aggron to use Stone Edge, and Totem Bellossom met the rocks with Leaf Storm in an even clash.

Gary and Aggron defeated Totem Bellossom in battle, then Gary healed it and earned its friendship. Totem Bellossom gave Gary a Grass-type Z-Crystal, and Gary and Lillie left the forest with gifts and ingredients.

• Gary urged Aggron on, and Aggron broke through Totem Bellossom's Leaf Storm with Stone Edge.
• Gary ordered Blast Burn, and Aggron badly injured Totem Bellossom before Gary stopped the attack at an Oddish's plea.
• Gary treated Totem Bellossom with Heal Spray, and it recovered and reunited with its Oddish.
• Totem Bellossom sent the Oddish to gather ingredients and gave Gary a Grass-type Z-Crystal.
• Gary and Lillie accepted the gifts, said goodbye to Totem Bellossom and the Oddish, and left the forest.

Gary and Lillie returned from the forest with ingredients, and Olivia revealed that gathering Z-Crystals from the Totem Pokémon was Akala Island’s Preliminary Trial. Gary and Rosa and Hilda passed, and the chapter ended after everyone completed the outdoor cooking lesson and received accessories from Olivia.

• Gary and Lillie returned safely with full baskets of ingredients and learned that Olivia had arranged for the forest’s Totem Pokémon to test them.
• Olivia declared that Gary had passed the Preliminary Trial after he showed her the Grass-type Z-Crystal he obtained from Totem Bellossom.
• Kiawe, Sophocles, Mallow, and Lana returned with ingredients, while Rosa and Hilda reported defeating two Totem Cutiefly in a Double Battle and receiving Bug-type Z-Crystals.
• Olivia confirmed that Rosa and Hilda had also passed the Preliminary Trial, and Gary learned that the final trial would begin after the outdoor lesson.
• Gary and the others prepared lunch under Professor Kukui and Olivia’s guidance, earned their approval, and each received an accessory made by Olivia.

Gary, Kiawe, Rosa, and the others began a Stoutland treasure hunt at a ranch in Ohana Town, competing to find the rarest items. Lillie stayed behind because she was afraid to ride a Pokémon, while Gary set off with his Stoutland toward a nearby search site.

• Professor Kukui and Olivia explained that the group would learn to bond with Stoutland and search for buried treasure in a two-round competition.
• Gary and the others chose Stoutland, and Olivia explained that she would judge their finds after each bell.
• Rosa challenged Gary, and Olivia officially started the competition as the riders headed out from the ranch.
• Lillie declined Professor Kukui's offer to provide logistical support and resolved to do her best despite her fear of Pokémon.
• Gary surveyed the terrain, chose a nearby search spot, and rode off with his Stoutland.

Gary found Stardust during the first treasure-hunting round, then uncovered a Mega Stone in a cave during the second. Professor Kukui explained Mega Evolution to the group, and Sophocles asked which Pokémon the stone belonged to.

• Gary and Stoutland found Stardust in a canyon, earning Gary eighty points in the first round.
• Olivia scored the contestants’ first-round finds, with Kiawe leading at one hundred and fifty points and Gary in second place.
• Gary and Stoutland discovered a hidden cave and dug up a Mega Stone during the second round.
• Olivia scored the second-round finds, leaving Kiawe in first place with three hundred points.
• Professor Kukui explained Mega Evolution to Olivia and the Pokémon School group after Gary identified his find as a Mega Stone.
• Sophocles asked Professor Kukui which Pokémon the Mega Stone belonged to.

Gary identified the Mega Stone he found as a Beedrill Mega Stone and explained Mega Evolution to the Pokémon School group. Although Gary had the highest treasure hunt score, he persuaded everyone to name Lillie the champion for overcoming her fear and learning to ride Stoutland.

• Sophocles asked about Gary's stone, and Gary identified it as a Beedrill Mega Stone.
• Gary told Kiawe that Charizard could Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y, but obtaining the stones would be difficult.
• Kiawe felt discouraged about the cost, then resolved to grow stronger without a Mega Stone.
• Olivia scored Gary's Beedrill Mega Stone, bringing his total to 380 points.
• Gary argued that Lillie's progress riding Stoutland was a priceless treasure, and everyone agreed she should win.
• Professor Kukui announced Lillie as the Treasure Hunt Competition champion.

Gary and his friends attended Akala Island’s Vila Flame Festival, where Olivia placed the Crown of Vila on Pokémon to enhance their flames. As Olivia was about to crown Kiawe’s Turtonator, a shadow snatched the crown from her hand.

• Professor Kukui brought Gary and the others to the Vila Flame Festival at Wela Volcano Park, with Kiawe guiding them around.
• Olivia opened the festival and explained its tradition of giving thanks to Wela Volcano.
• Kiawe, Gary, Hilda, Rosa, and the others joined the queue to have their Pokémon wear the Crown of Vila.
• Kiawe recalled his childhood wish for his grandfather, the previous Island Kahuna, to place the crown on him, and Gary encouraged him.
• Olivia began to place the Crown of Vila on Turtonator, but a dark shadow snatched it from her hand.

Phantom Thief Bannai stole the Crown of Vila with his Fearow and refused to return it when Gary and the others confronted him. Olivia sent out her powerful Lycanroc to face him, and Bannai called for her to wait as she prepared to attack.

• Fearow snatched the Crown of Vila from Olivia and delivered it to Phantom Thief Bannai.
• Gary identified Bannai, and Rosa explained his background as a former Team Magma member wanted in Hoenn.
• Bannai refused to surrender the crown, and Kiawe’s Turtonator failed to break through Fearow’s Air Cutter.
• Olivia challenged Bannai as Akala Island’s Island Queen and sent out her level 73 Midday Form Lycanroc.
• Olivia prepared to attack Bannai, but he stopped her and told her to wait.

Olivia and the others recovered the Crown of Vila from Bannai after Professor Kukui and Lucario caught him off guard, and Olivia defeated him with Lycanroc. Bannai was arrested, the Vila Flame Festival could continue, and a pink figure appeared in the sky as everyone headed back.

• Bannai threatened to destroy the Crown of Vila unless Olivia let him escape, forcing Gary and the others to hold back.
• Professor Kukui’s Lucario snatched the Crown of Vila from Bannai while he lowered his guard.
• Olivia’s Lycanroc defeated Bannai’s Fearow, and Professor Kukui’s Lucario destroyed Bannai’s flying device.
• Bannai sent out Mightyena, but Olivia and Lycanroc defeated him, and Officer Jenny arrested him.
• Tate and Gary told Officer Jenny about Bannai’s disguises and crimes, and the Vila Flame Festival continued after the Crown was recovered.
• A pink figure quietly appeared in the sky beyond the group’s sight as they headed back.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda arrived at the Ruins of Life to face Akala Island Queen Olivia in their final Grand Trial. Olivia began a Double Battle against Gary with her Golem (Alola) and Lycanroc, and Gary sent out two Pokémon of his own.

• Professor Kukui told Gary, Rosa, and Hilda that they would take Akala Island's Grand Trial, while Olivia went ahead to pray to Tapu Lele.
• Olivia welcomed the group at the Ruins of Life and performed the ritual to begin the Grand Trial.
• Professor Kukui announced Gary and Olivia's battle, and Olivia sent out Golem (Alola) and Lycanroc for a Double Battle.
• Gary assessed Olivia's Pokémon and sent out two of his own to face them.

Gary used Aggron’s defense and Tyranitar’s offense to gain control of his battle against Olivia, defeating Golem while freeing Lycanroc. Olivia was left with Lycanroc, and Gary prepared for the powerful move she had yet to reveal.

• Gary had Aggron use Iron Defense to shield Tyranitar while Tyranitar set up with Dragon Dance.
• Olivia ordered Golem and Lycanroc to attack, but Aggron countered Golem’s Rock Slide as Tyranitar’s Earth Power stopped Lycanroc’s Quick Attack.
• Gary used Tyranitar’s Rock Tomb to trap Lycanroc, then had Aggron strike Golem with a full-power Flash Cannon as it tried to free Lycanroc.
• Professor Kukui declared Golem unable to battle, and Olivia recalled it, leaving Lycanroc as her last Pokémon.
• Olivia called on Lycanroc to continue, and Gary braced himself for the powerful move she had not yet used.

Gary defeated Olivia to clear Akala Island’s Grand Trial, and Rosa and Hilda also won their trials. The three received Rock-type Z-Crystals as Olivia and Professor Kukui praised their strength.

• Olivia’s Continental Crush and Gary’s All-Out Pummeling clashed and canceled each other out.
• Gary used Aggron’s Earth Power to stop Lycanroc, allowing Tyranitar’s Rock Slide to knock it out and win the battle.
• Professor Kukui declared that Gary had passed Akala Island’s Grand Trial, and Olivia offered him a Rock-type Z-Crystal before tripping over a stone.
• Rosa and Hilda each defeated Olivia in their Grand Trial battles and received Rock-type Z-Crystals.
• Olivia and Professor Kukui praised Gary, Rosa, and Hilda’s strength as a pink figure drifted across the sky amid falling rainbow light.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda visited Mount Lanakila, where Rosa became eager to find Alolan Vulpix and Ninetales. After enjoying the mountain’s foothills and buying climbing supplies, they returned the next morning to begin their snowy mountain expedition.

• Gary explained that Mount Lanakila was Alola’s tallest and coldest mountain, where visitors came for snow activities and Ice Type Pokémon.
• Gary told Rosa and Hilda about Alolan Vulpix, Sandshrew, Ninetales, and Sandslash, then showed them photos of Vulpix and Ninetales.
• Rosa asked to explore the snowy mountains at once, but Gary and Hilda persuaded her to prepare first.
• Gary planned for the trio to enjoy the foothills that day, buy supplies, and begin climbing the next morning.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda bought climbing supplies, and Rosa excitedly announced their arrival at Mount Lanakila the next morning.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda climbed Mount Lanakila in search of Alolan Vulpix and Ninetales, but a sudden blizzard forced them to seek shelter. Rosa spotted something ahead as they pressed through the storm.

• Rosa shivered in the cold, but Gary wrapped her scarf around her neck and continued the climb with her and Hilda.
• Rosa spotted Snorunt and Swinub, then grew disappointed when they found no Alolan Vulpix or Ninetales.
• Gary explained that Alolan Vulpix and Ninetales lived high in the mountains, so Rosa declared the summit their target.
• Snowfall turned into a blizzard, and Hilda urged the group to find a safe place to shelter.
• As Gary, Rosa, and Hilda struggled onward through the storm, Rosa pointed ahead and called for Gary to look.