Xia Chen

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xia Chen (夏琛)
Alias(es)	“Donghuang’s Cynthia”; Campus Legend 39 203
Species/Race	Human; a transmigrator from another world 9
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shangjing University; Donghuang League; Origin Spirit Gym 189 556 590
Occupation/Role	Pokémon Trainer, breeder and researcher, content creator, chef, Gym Leader 189 204 590
Status	Active 589

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Psychic awakening	175	Ate Zorua’s Move Fruit, entered a genuine Calm Mind state, and manifested Psychic power. His first Confusion only moved a sheet of paper.
Veteran-certified Trainer	177	Held the Veteran-level Trainer license required to challenge Hidden Dragon Gym.
Developing Psychic	189	Improved his telekinesis enough to lift Sylveon for thirty seconds, though he remained physically weaker than Dreepy.
Dragon Tamer Power	223	Gained the ability to sense fragments of Milotic and Dreepy’s thoughts, enabling nearly wordless battle coordination.
Deoxys transformation	271	Temporarily possessed overwhelming Deoxys-like Psychic energy; residual energy later accelerated his growth.
Aura user	276	Learned Aura Sphere and Aura barriers from Koraidon. At full energy, his Teleport exceeded fifty meters; his Aura techniques approached Elite-level power.
World Youth Champion	310	Won the World Youth Championships, establishing himself as an internationally recognized young Trainer.
Origin Spirit Gym Leader	512 590	Became a Gym Leader while continuing to develop a full team rather than relying solely on Koraidon.

Background / History

Xia Chen spent nearly a year after transmigrating studying the Pokémon world’s Trainer knowledge while maintaining a video career in his spare time. His early training philosophy emphasized deliberate foundations such as balance, evasion, coordination, reaction speed, and practical battle experience. 9

His earliest major research interests included Fairy-type Eevee evolution and Beauty Pokéblocks. He sought a way to evolve Feebas without a Prism Scale, eventually turning that research into a major product line that made Milotic more accessible to ordinary Trainers. 34 47 173 337

During a five-month journey through Kalos, Xia Chen’s team changed dramatically: Eevee evolved into Sylveon, Ralts became Kirlia, Feebas became Milotic, and Zorua joined the group. At the journey’s end, the Kalos League awarded him the Lumiose Medal, making him the first foreigner and first non-Champion recipient. 171

Appearance

Xia Chen is a young man with a refined face and a fit physique developed through disciplined exercise and long-term Calm Mind practice. His composed bearing is often noted alongside his unusually polished appearance. 325

• Maintains a strict physical and mental training routine. 325 506
• Often presents himself calmly in public, even when recognized as a famous Trainer. 191 473
• Has been described as notably handsome by people who recognize him. 512

Personality

Xia Chen is pragmatic, observant, and highly self-aware. He avoids provoking threats beyond his current ability—such as Team Rocket—but actively pursues opportunities that can improve himself or his Pokémon. 39 He studies opponents in advance, accepts unfavorable matchups when strategically necessary, and treats defeats as information rather than humiliation. 190 228

Despite his accomplishments, Xia Chen remains strongly attached to a quieter ideal: living securely with the Pokémon he loves and, eventually, operating a Gym. His fame, research, and wealth are valuable to him chiefly because they can be converted into training resources or used to protect those close to him. 189 310

He is affectionate and permissive with his Pokémon, respecting their secrets, personal boundaries, and right to leave his team. This attitude was central to Charcadet’s decision to join him. 276 321 Xia Chen is also playful and capable of calculated manipulation, particularly when negotiating with powerful Legendary Pokémon. 563

Abilities & Skills

Pokémon Training and Battle Command

Xia Chen is a tactical Trainer who combines type matchups, field control, switching, feints, hidden moves, and psychological pressure.

• Used Baby-Doll Eyes and Fake Tears to weaken Red’s Poliwhirl before Red countered with Haze. 48
• Used Milotic’s rapid Ice Beam and a feinted follow-up to eliminate Long Ye’s Exeggutor and Haxorus in Hidden Dragon Gym. 178
• Defeated Lin Bin’s stronger school-team roster 3–0 by rotating an exhausted Milotic into Sylveon at the correct moment. 203
• Controlled weather against Wang Ding’s snow team by repeatedly restoring rain and denying Aurora Veil. 236
• Won the Donghuang Young Trainers Tournament through layered field tactics, including Light Screen, Misty Terrain, Future Sight, Destiny Bond, and Teleport. 227 242

Psychic Powers

Xia Chen’s Psychic abilities manifested unusually late, making him an anomaly among known Psychic users. 216 217

• Uses Calm Mind to strengthen mental power and maintain focus. 175 217
• Learned Confusion as the foundation of his Psychic training. 175 176
• Can use Teleport, Telepathy, telekinesis, and Psychic-assisted battle awareness. 276 452 540
• His Psychic power improves his reaction speed, command timing, memory, and ability to read a battlefield. 177 197 227
• Prolonged or maximum-output techniques can exhaust his energy. 276

Aura

Koraidon taught Xia Chen that Aura is a form of spirit related to, but distinct from, Psychic power. 276

• Forms Aura Spheres with roughly Elite-level force. 276
• Creates Aura barriers for protection. 276
• Combined Aura with Teleport and Psychic techniques during combat against powerful Pokémon. 280
• Strengthens Aura through Calm Mind and continued mental training. 276

Breeding and Research

Xia Chen is an accomplished researcher whose work has repeatedly altered Trainer practices.

• Developed and launched Beauty Pokéblocks, enabling broader access to Milotic evolution and care. 34 173 337
• Researched Fairy-type Eevee evolution before Sylveon’s emergence. 47 171
• Designed foundational Pokémon Contest and Contest Battle rules, combining performance with battle mechanics. 128 336
• Published research concerning Gholdengo’s evolution and battle capabilities. 301
• Introduced Terastalization to the global competitive scene. 398

Cooking and Content Creation

Xia Chen is a popular cooking-video creator whose meals frequently strengthen his relationships with Trainers and Pokémon alike.

• His cooking videos were already widely known by the time he entered Shangjing University. 189
• Prepared a Donghuang-style feast for Cynthia and her Pokémon, then uploaded a collaborative video with her. 204
• Cooking has helped him befriend rivals such as Hu Yang and establish trust with Pokémon from other regions. 227 380

Notable Pokémon Partners

Pokémon	Role and notes
Sylveon	Xia Chen’s evolved Eevee and primary ace; later gained Fairy Aura-like power and Mega Evolution. 171 172 356
Milotic	Evolved from Feebas; specializes in powerful Water- and Dragon-type techniques, weather control, and battlefield endurance. 177 236 380
Gardevoir	Evolved from Ralts; Psychic specialist, tactical finisher, and one of Xia Chen’s most reliable battle partners. 175 227 242
Hisuian Zoroark	Formerly a Ghost-type Zorua; uses Illusion, Phantom Force, and the Frostbite-inflicting move Payback. 235 490
Dragapult	Began as Dreepy; a Dragon Island partner whose growth Xia Chen deliberately allowed to proceed at its own pace. 185 252 474
Goodra	A highly gifted Dragon-type partner raised with guidance from Long Ye and his Champion-level Goodra. 252 398
Gholdengo	Evolved from Gimmighoul; possesses unusual rapid growth and became a major subject of Xia Chen’s research. 292 301
Ceruledge	Formerly Charcadet; carries the lingering memories and alchemical knowledge of Yao Chen. 319 337
Diancie	An inexperienced but extremely durable princess Pokémon whom Xia Chen trains through defensive counterattack strategies. 452 465
Koraidon	Legendary partner, Aura instructor, mount, and one of Xia Chen’s greatest sources of direct combat power. 273 276
Volcarona	A powerful Fire-type partner whose Overheat helped Xia Chen secure the Tiannan Gym Badge. 473
Zeraora	One of Xia Chen’s strongest late-stage partners and a recipient of Zamazenta’s specialized training. 563 590

Relationships

• Sylveon — Xia Chen’s longest-standing partner and ace. Their relationship is affectionate, teasing, and deeply collaborative in both training and strategy. 171 203 228
• Milotic — A central battle partner whose growth began with Xia Chen’s Beauty Pokéblock research. Xia Chen supports Milotic’s personal wishes as seriously as its combat development. 34 177 380
• Gardevoir — Formerly Ralts, she helped identify Xia Chen’s Psychic awakening and serves as both a combat partner and Psychic companion. 175 227
• Hisuian Zoroark — Zoroark trusted Xia Chen enough to make his home her own, later giving him the Move Fruit that awakened his Psychic abilities. 172 175
• Koraidon — Began as an unfamiliar Legendary Pokémon but became Xia Chen’s Aura teacher and close partner. Their relationship mixes mutual trust with constant bickering. 273 276
• Marnie — Xia Chen’s childhood friend, close confidante, and recurring rival. They maintain their bond through teasing, gifts, letters, and shared travel. 172 190 503
• Cynthia — A close friend, mentor-like supporter, expedition partner, and fellow Trainer who openly expects Xia Chen to become strong enough to defeat her. 197 204 242
• Caitlin — Xia Chen’s Psychic mentor. She helped him understand the principles, risks, and training methods of human Psychic power. 216 217
• Yu Zhaohua — Shangjing University principal and former Donghuang Champion. Yu supports Xia Chen’s development while expecting him to help restore Donghuang’s international prestige. 189 190
• Red — Friend and major competitive rival. Their rivalry began with Eevee and Poliwhirl’s battle and developed into multiple championship-level confrontations. 48 235 242
• Long Ye — Dragon-type mentor who granted Xia Chen access to Dragon Island, provided training resources, and helped guide Dreepy and Goomy’s development. 177 252
• Long Yue — A long-running rival whose battles with Xia Chen track the widening gap in their respective growth. 252 313

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Trainer and Researcher

Xia Chen begins as a meticulous young Trainer focused on building Eevee’s foundation while independently studying Trainer knowledge and Pokémon breeding. His research into Fairy-type Eevee evolution and Beauty Pokéblocks establishes him as an unusually capable innovator before his competitive rise. 9 34 47

Kalos Journey

During his five-month Kalos journey, Xia Chen’s team evolves substantially and he becomes involved in events significant enough for the Kalos League to grant him the Lumiose Medal. He also rejects Lysandre’s implied attempt to recruit him into Team Flare. 171

Shangjing University and the Young Trainers Tournament

As a Shangjing University freshman, Xia Chen awakens Psychic powers, rises rapidly through the Campus Ranking League, enters the varsity team, and wins the Donghuang Young Trainers Tournament. His victory over Red confirms him as one of Donghuang’s strongest young Trainers. 175 203 223 242

Paldea and Koraidon

Xia Chen travels to Paldea, reunites with Marnie, encounters Koraidon, and becomes involved with Team Star, Area Zero, Herba Mystica, and Paradox Pokémon. Koraidon’s arrival expands Xia Chen’s power while forcing him to confront the dangers attached to Legendary Pokémon. 254 273 276 321

International Champion and Gym Founder

After winning the World Youth Championships, Xia Chen revisits his original dream of becoming a Gym Leader. He chooses to pursue an official Multi-type Gym rather than build a team around a single type, eventually becoming the Origin Spirit Gym Leader. 310 313 590

Ultra World Expedition

The discovery that his missing parents were connected to the Aether Foundation and Ultra Beast incidents pushes Xia Chen into Alola and eventually the Ultra World. He forms a cautious alliance with Ultra Megalopolis, introduces Ultra Balls as a means to cooperate with Ultra Beasts, and leads League investigation teams through the hostile world. 503 540 556 557

Dark Matter Crisis

By late 2026, Xia Chen has become a major defender against Dark Matter-corrupted Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts. He assists in restoring Kyogre’s sanity during the Slateport crisis while continuing to seek a more proactive solution to the spreading threat. 589

Notable Quotes

“Do as you please.” 277

“I want the knowledge of your world.” 544

Trivia

• Xia Chen’s original ambition was not international fame, but opening a Gym and living a quieter life with his Pokémon. 310
• Shangjing University gave him a permanent ladder position of “Zero,” above first place, as a lifetime-achievement-style honor. 473
• Although he is widely recognized, fans sometimes show greater excitement about meeting his Pokémon—particularly Sylveon and Zeraora—than meeting Xia Chen himself. 505 563