Chapter Summaries

Lu Ze brought Tang Yunqin to the research institute’s Breeding Garden, where they prepared to evolve Electabuzz and Galarian Darumaka at the same time. The two Pokémon received their evolution items and began transforming, but the chapter ended before their new forms were revealed.

• Lu Ze explained through his thoughts why researchers now called him Dr. Lu and led Tang Yunqin into the Breeding Garden.
• Tang Yunqin admired the garden as Lu Ze noticed Gliscor caring for his child and Slowking tending to his Pokémon Egg.
• Lu Ze released his Pokémon, and Tang Yunqin released hers before Charizard fetched Electivire.
• Electivire greeted Lu Ze, reunited with her Electabuzz, and gave Lu Ze the Little Electric Box evolution item.
• Lu Ze and Tang Yunqin handed their evolution items to Electabuzz and Galarian Darumaka, who began evolving simultaneously.

Lu Ze and Tang Yunqin celebrated their Pokémon’s evolutions before Lu Xingguo proposed a battle between Electivire and Ice Darmanitan. The match began with Electivire gaining the upper hand, and Ice Darmanitan was left in danger as Electivire’s Cross Chop came down.

• Lu Ze and Tang Yunqin greeted their newly evolved Electivire and Ice Darmanitan, while Lu Xingguo arrived carrying an Eevee.
• Lu Xingguo suggested a battle, and Lu Ze and Tang Yunqin agreed to let their Pokémon fight.
• Lu Xingguo used Eevee to signal the start, and Electivire and Ice Darmanitan clashed with Discharge and Icicle Crash.
• Tang Yunqin ordered Ice Darmanitan to use Powder Snow and Work Up, while Lu Ze sent Electivire through the resulting mist with Flamethrower behind it.
• Electivire used Quick Attack to reach Ice Darmanitan and swung a Cross Chop at its face as Tang Yunqin urgently ordered it to move.

Lu Ze defeated Tang Yunqin’s Ice Darmanitan, and Lu Xingguo offered to help her improve its moves while arranging for her to visit the family with Lu Ze on weekends. Lu Ze was left confused by his grandfather’s claim that he rarely came home.

• Ice Darmanitan entered Zen Mode, but Lu Ze’s Electivire defeated it with Swift after Tang Yunqin tried to attack through Powder Snow.
• Audino healed Ice Darmanitan, and Tang Yunqin apologized to it for her poor commands.
• Lu Xingguo told Tang Yunqin that Ice Darmanitan’s limited moves had contributed to the loss and offered access to Pokémon at the Breeding Garden to teach it moves.
• Lu Xingguo asked Tang Yunqin to bring Lu Ze along when she visited on weekends, and she agreed.
• Lu Xingguo was pleased with his arrangement, while Lu Ze wondered why his grandfather said he did not come home on weekends.

Lu Ze proposed testing a new Fairy-type evolution for Tang Yunqin’s Eevee and summoned Darkrai to help arrange the experiment. Darkrai went to find Hoopa, while Tang Yunqin was left amazed that she had just met Darkrai.

• Lu Ze told Lu Xingguo that he wanted to test whether using a Fairy-type move during Eevee’s evolution could produce a new form.
• Lu Ze used Crescent Moon Feather to summon Darkrai and asked Lu Xingguo to prepare a camera to record the experiment.
• Lu Ze reassured Tang Yunqin that Eevee could still evolve into Umbreon if the experiment failed.
• Darkrai arrived, hugged Lu Ze, and agreed to find Hoopa so it could take them to the experiment site.
• After Darkrai left, Tang Yunqin realized she had just met Darkrai, and Lu Ze explained that recent reports had featured a Lugia that did not look white.

Lu Ze brought Tang Yunqin to meet Hoopa and shared Cheri Berry pudding with him and the others. The chapter left Lu Ba and Lu Xingguo joining them, while Lu Ba remained impressed and envious of Lu Ze’s Aura ability.

• Lu Ba learned that Lu Ze was testing a possible Fairy-type Eevee evolution and pressed him for details, while Lu Xingguo explained how Lu Ze had noticed Eevee reacting to Fairy-type energy.
• Lu Ze used Hoopa’s golden ring to take Tang Yunqin to Hoopa, and Lu Xingguo and Lu Ba followed them.
• Hoopa happily reunited with Lu Ze, who gave him, Darkrai, Tang Yunqin, and his Pokémon freshly made Cheri Berry pudding.
• Hoopa thanked Lu Ze for the treat and enjoyed being patted, leaving Darkrai envious of the attention.

Lu Ze helped Tang Yunqin's Eevee evolve into a Fairy-type Pokémon by removing her Everstone and guiding her to focus on Fairy-type energy. The new Sylveon eagerly embraced Tang Yunqin, and Lu Xingguo suggested naming the form Fairy Eevee.

• Lu Ze explained how Eevee should sense Fairy-type energy once Tang Yunqin removed her Everstone.
• Tang Yunqin removed the Everstone, and Eevee evolved into a pink Sylveon.
• Hoopa translated Sylveon's joy at finally being able to help Tang Yunqin in battle.
• Tang Yunqin stroked Sylveon and welcomed her new partner.
• Lu Ba suggested calling the form Affection Eevee, but Lu Xingguo scolded him and proposed Fairy Eevee instead.

Lu Ze helped settle Sylveon's name before asking Hoopa to translate for Zorua, who claimed she came from New Island. Her answer left Lu Ze wondering whether the island was connected to the world of the Pokémon anime, and he asked what Pokémon lived there.

• Lu Ze persuaded Lu Xingguo to name the new Eevee evolution Sylveon, and Sylveon happily accepted the name.
• Lu Ze realized Zorua was asleep on Snorlax's neck, and Snorlax woke her and handed her over.
• Lu Ze told Lu Xingguo and Lu Ba that Zorua seemed to be a Normal- and Ghost-type regional form, then asked Hoopa to translate for her.
• Zorua said she came from New Island, and Lu Ze wondered if it was the island where Mewtwo was born.
• Zorua explained that New Island lay in the middle of an ocean and that she had woken in a forest after sleeping, where Lu Ze caught her.
• Lu Ze asked Zorua what Pokémon lived on New Island, and she began to answer.

Lu Ze suspected that Zorua came from a world where the Pokémon on New Island were clones, and that her unseen older brother might be Mewtwo. He could not confirm the connection, but the possibility left him worried that dangerous trouble was coming.

• Lu Ze questioned Zorua about New Island, her older brother, and her parents, but learned only that her brother was the leader and that she did not know what parents were.
• Lu Ze considered whether Zorua and the Pokémon on New Island were clones, and wondered which version of Mewtwo might be her older brother.
• Lu Ze checked Zorua's system information for signs that she was a clone, found none, and stopped questioning her.
• Zorua returned toward Snorlax, secretly grabbed an Energy Cube and Cheri Berry pudding, and hurried away with them.
• Tang Yunqin asked Lu Ze what was wrong, and he said his Aura warned that troublesome business was coming.

Sylveon challenged Charizard to bring Tang Yunqin a victory but lost, and Tang Yunqin comforted her by making Charizard her goal. The group laughed over Sylveon's renewed determination as Lu Ze asked Hoopa if he could locate Victini and the others.

• Sylveon challenged Charizard, but he easily countered her attacks and defeated her with a restrained Fire Punch.
• Hoopa explained what happened, and Tang Yunqin comforted Sylveon and told her to train against Pokémon closer to her strength.
• Tang Yunqin and Sylveon made a promise to work toward defeating Charizard, while Charizard teased that it would take a lifetime.
• Sylveon vowed she would defeat Charizard and bring Tang Yunqin many victories, and Darkrai happily spoke with Snorlax.
• Lu Ze asked Hoopa whether he could now find Victini and the others.

Hoopa brought Kyurem through a golden ring, and the Legendary Pokémon quickly bonded with Snorlax over Energy Cubes. Lu Ba regretted leaving Gengar at the research institute and wondered how Gengar was feeling after failing to find him.

• Hoopa explained that he could only bring over Legendary Pokémon he was close to, then opened a ring for Kyurem.
• Kyurem emerged, agreed to join Hoopa for food, and Hoopa warned him to stop speaking in a northeastern dialect.
• Kyurem compared his height with Snorlax, called him a brother, and eagerly tried Snorlax's Energy Cubes.
• Hoopa and Darkrai sampled the treats, while Snorlax shared more snacks with them and Kyurem.
• Lu Xingguo asked Lu Ze how Snorlax became so friendly with Kyurem, and Lu Ze guessed that everyone liked his goofy, chubby nature.
• Lu Ba regretted not bringing Gengar along and wondered how Gengar felt after being unable to find him.

Gengar searched everywhere for Lu Ba but failed to find him, while Lu Ze and his companions spent time with Hoopa, Darkrai, and Kyurem. As night fell, Snorlax prepared to go home, and Kyurem stopped Hoopa’s portal and walked toward Lu Ze.

• Gengar searched Lu Ba’s office and several other locations, including the Testing Ground, Archive Room, Treasury, and Lu Ma’s Pokémon Store, but could not find him.
• Kyurem recognized the cookies as Little Ze’s baking, learned that Lu Ze had made them, and asked Hoopa to introduce them.
• Snorlax promised Kyurem a share of his food, and the two celebrated their new friendship over cookies.
• Tang Yunqin recovered from her shock at seeing Darkrai, Hoopa, and Kyurem, while the Pokémon ate, played, and rested as Lu Ze and the others chatted.
• As it grew dark, Snorlax decided it was time to go home, and Hoopa opened a golden portal for Kyurem.
• Kyurem stopped Hoopa and swaggered toward Lu Ze.

Lu Ze and his companions said goodbye to Hoopa and returned to Upper Capital, where Lu Ba worried about being punished for keeping his wife waiting. Tang Yunqin agreed to stay at the Lu family home, and Snorlax presented Lu Ze with a mysterious ice-blue whistle.

• Kyurem greeted Lu Ze warmly, invited him to visit, and left through Hoopa's golden ring; Lu Xingguo explained that Kyurem lived in the Himalayas.
• Lu Ze and Tang Yunqin said goodbye to Hoopa and returned home, followed by Lu Xingguo and Lu Ba.
• Lu Ba realized he had left Lu Ma waiting for hours and panicked, while Gengar hid in his shadow.
• Lu Xingguo helped Lu Ba invite Tang Yunqin to stay overnight, and she agreed.
• Snorlax came out of its Poké Ball and showed Lu Ze an ice-blue whistle that radiated cold.

Lu Ze and Tang Yunqin walked home after Kyurem gave Snorlax an Icebound Whistle, and they discussed Sylveon’s possible Ability. At Lu Ze’s house, Tang Yunqin told Lu Ma that her Eevee had evolved into a new branch and released Sylveon.

• Snorlax showed Lu Ze the Icebound Whistle Kyurem had given him, and Lu Ze told him to keep it as an accessory.
• Lu Ze carried Zorua on his shoulder and walked home with Tang Yunqin, while Lu Ba and Lu Xingguo discussed their research.
• Lu Ze told Tang Yunqin that Sylveon’s Fairy-type Take Down might indicate an Ability similar to Galvanize, and they planned to study it at the research institute.
• Lu Ma welcomed Tang Yunqin and asked about the Eevee Pokémon Egg she had given her.
• Tang Yunqin said her Eevee had evolved into a new evolutionary branch and released Sylveon for Lu Ma to see.

Tang Yunqin debuted her new Sylveon and received recognition and a research institute pass after registering it. As Lu Ze settled back into his routine, Sui Yan mentioned an upcoming livestreamed challenge between Elite Four members from Great Britain and France.

• Tang Yunqin sent out Sylveon, and Lu Ma eagerly petted her while teaching Tang Yunqin how to care for Eevee-family Pokémon.
• Lu Ze went to bed, leaving Tang Yunqin with Lu Ma, and quietly exchanged goodnights with Crobat beside his sleeping Pokémon.
• Tang Yunqin returned to her dorm and registered Sylveon at the research institute, where she received material rewards and a pass to the Breeding Garden.
• Ice Darmanitan began openly seeking a rematch with Electivire to avenge his loss soon after evolving.
• Sui Yan asked whether anyone could obtain broadcasting rights for the livestreamed challenge between Elite Four members from Great Britain and France.

Lu Ze and his friends discussed an upcoming Elite Four match, then Sui Yan accepted Angula’s challenge to a full-team battle. At Battle Arena Seven, Sui Yan prepared to choose his first Pokémon, nervous as he considered Lu Ze’s advice.

• Lu Ze learned that Milan Osterreich and Maiwen Angell would face each other in an Elite Four match scheduled for November fifteenth.
• Sui Yan asked Lu Ze for a full-team battle, and Angula stepped in to challenge him instead.
• Sui Yan accepted Angula’s challenge and asked Lu Ze and Tang Yunqin to come bolster his courage.
• At Battle Arena Seven, Sui Yan and Angula took their places, and Sui Yan considered which Pokémon Angula would send out first.

Sui Yan and Angula began their battle, with Sui Yan using Mega Charizard X to pressure Angula’s Dragonite before Angula switched to Flabébé. Both trainers then recalled their Pokémon and sent out Torkoal and Lapras, leaving the matchup unresolved.

• Sui Yan sent out Charizard while Angula sent out Dragonite, and Sui Yan Mega Evolved Charizard into Mega Charizard X.
• Charizard struck Dragonite with Outrage, but Angula recalled Dragonite before it was defeated.
• Angula sent out Flabébé, whose Fairy typing blocked Charizard’s Dragon-type attack, and used Misty Terrain.
• Sui Yan recalled Charizard, and Angula recalled Flabébé as both trainers chose their next Pokémon.
• Sui Yan sent out Torkoal and Angula sent out Lapras, with Torkoal using Solar Beam and Lapras using Rain Dance.

Sui Yan and Angula traded Pokémon in a battle that left Lapras badly wounded before Arcanine and Hydreigon clashed. Arcanine defeated Hydreigon, leaving Sui Yan ahead as the chapter ended.

• Sui Yan sent out Torkoal, whose Solar Beam was weakened when Lapras changed the sunny weather to light rain.
• Angula had Lapras recover with Life Dew, while Sui Yan switched to Arcanine, which struck Lapras with Wild Charge during Surf.
• Sui Yan brought Torkoal back against Lapras, and its Overheat knocked Lapras out despite the wave of Surf.
• Angula sent out Hydreigon, and Sui Yan switched to Arcanine, which dodged Dragon Pulse and attacked with Play Rough.
• Arcanine and Hydreigon collided with Play Rough and Outrage, and Arcanine remained standing after Hydreigon fell.

Sui Yan defeated Angula in a Pokémon battle after Charizard and Dragonite knocked each other out, leaving Torkoal to face Angula’s remaining Pokémon. Angula conceded before Torkoal could battle, and the group left to celebrate while she stormed away.

• After Arcanine and Hydreigon fell, Angula sent out Whimsicott to set Tailwind, but Torkoal knocked it out with Heat Wave.
• Angula sent Dragonite to use Dragon Dance as Sui Yan recalled Torkoal and sent out Charizard.
• Charizard and Dragonite clashed with Outrage and fell from the sky, so Sui Yan and Angula recalled them before they hit the ground.
• Sui Yan sent Torkoal back out, but Angula conceded with only Flabébé and Togepi remaining.
• Torkoal became dejected when Angula surrendered just as he had gotten fired up, while Sui Yan tried to console him.
• Angula stormed off after Sui Yan said he had won, and Sui Yan, Lu Ze, and Tang Yunqin joked about who would pay for their celebratory meal.

The students continued training and climbing the rankings while Lu Ze spent his days cooking and caring for his Pokémon. After everyone returned from training, they gathered for dinner, and Lu Ze wondered whether a blue hat could grow inside shiny Shuckle’s shell.

• Sui Yan trained harder and aimed to take Lu Ze’s first-place ranking, while Tang Yunqin and Fugui also worked to improve their positions.
• Fugui’s Tyranitar trained with Snorlax, sharpening its close-range attacks, though both Pokémon returned home with visible injuries.
• Tang Yunqin trained Sylveon to challenge Angula, and Sui Yan trained Ivysaur as it neared evolution into Venusaur.
• Lu Ze prepared dinner and called the Pokémon back from training, then decided to take Snorlax for a full examination that week.
• Snorlax, Crawdaunt, and Little Red helped serve dinner, and Lu Ze watched Dratini skillfully use her tail to eat.

Lu Ze’s papers on Gligar’s evolution into Gliscor and Onix’s evolution into Steelix were published, attracting widespread attention. He also asked Zhuge Ziyu about the next release of his work and whether they had bought the broadcast rights to a battle between two Elite Four.

• Lu Ze made Farfetch'd watch a movie as a break from training, while Electivire took Crawdaunt out to meet a white Pokémon and fight it; an unseen black-and-yellow Pokémon watched from the treetops before leaving.
• Zhuge Ziyu called Lu Ze in the morning to tell him that his two papers had been published twenty minutes earlier.
• Lu Ze read the excited reactions to his newly published evolution methods and saw readers connect them to his earlier paper on Milotic.
• Lu Ze asked Zhuge Ziyu when his remaining work would be released, and Zhuge Ziyu assured him it would be soon.
• Lu Ze asked Zhuge Ziyu whether they had bought the broadcasting rights for the live stream of the two Elite Four battling.