Giovanni's Lessons

Solaceon Town.

Xia Yan returned to Solaceon Town once again.

There was only a little time left before the Alola Region opened up, and he needed to seize this final window to improve and stabilize his Pokémon's strength.

With four Sub-Elite Four-level Pokémon and two Gym Leader-level Pokémon, Xia Yan did not think such strength would give him much of an advantage in the upcoming tournament.

In the Lily of the Valley Youth Tournament, he had benefited from the Youth Tournament rules, where six Pokémon were chosen and three were sent into battle.

But this Island Challenge would surely require the entire team to participate. By the final deciding match, they might even use unrestricted battle rules.

There was no realistic way for Infernape and Latios to gain another massive boost in strength in such a short time.

Practicing more tactical combinations and improving the Pokémon's coordination and understanding with one another were more important instead.

Of course.

Their regular training and exercise could not be neglected either.

He could not focus only on this one tournament. There was also what came after it.

At the Ranch outside Solaceon Town.

Xia Yan looked at the pink mist faintly enveloping the forest. The Shiinotic's efforts had finally begun to bear fruit.

The Fairy Forest had begun to take shape.

Fairy-type energy throughout the Pokémon World was steadily recovering and growing more abundant. The emergence of the Fairy-type was drawing ever closer.

This would be an event that had no small impact on the entire Pokémon World.

Fortunately, Xia Yan still had some time to prepare.

"Xia Yan!"

Ono ran toward him, leaping up and clinging directly to him.

The Kommo-o following behind her wore a helpless expression.

"You were gone for so long."

Ono rubbed her head against him.

Xia Yan