Recaps

Xinhai and his companions entered a Tourmaline-filled mine pit, where an Alolan Golem unleashed a devastating Discharge that they barely survived. Xinhai recognized the attacker and was left facing a far more dangerous threat than he had expected.

• Kirlia could not scout beneath the mine pit because the Tourmaline interfered with its Psychic senses, so Xinhai reassured it and sent Blaziken down to check the way.
• Xinhai and his companions descended into the pit and cautiously advanced in formation.
• Eevee sensed danger and raised Light Screen and Protect as a massive current erupted from the center and spread through the Tourmaline deposits.
• Kirlia and the other Pokémon reinforced their defenses, but the lightning shattered the barriers and left Kirlia hurt by Psychic backlash.
• The thunderstorm subsided, revealing that Xinhai and his companions had survived while a massive Pokémon rose beside a Tourmaline crystal.
• Xinhai recognized the attacker as an Alolan Golem and felt a renewed surge of danger.

Xinhai and his companions defeated the Alolan Golem that had threatened them in the mine, but Blaziken’s decisive strike badly damaged its core. Xinhai stabilized it with a Revive fragment and tried to repair its shattered back, leaving Kirlia’s Heal Pulse working on the makeshift reconstruction.

• Xinhai recognized the Alolan Golem and ordered Eevee to Baton Pass its boosts to Blaziken, then sent Blaziken into a Spark Jump Kick.
• Blaziken shattered Alolan Golem’s Zap Cannon barrel before it could release its charged attack, knocking it unconscious against the cavern wall.
• Xinhai discovered that Alolan Golem’s core was damaged and gave it a Revive fragment to stabilize its weakening condition.
• Xinhai had his companions gather the broken pieces of Alolan Golem’s cannon structure and fitted them into the wound on its back.
• Xinhai ordered Kirlia to use Heal Pulse on the damaged core and the cracks joining the fragments.

Xinhai stabilized and captured the Elite-level Alolan Golem, discovering that it likely had the rare Galvanize Ability. After collecting magnesium tourmaline, he found the Golem’s hidden nest and led his Pokémon inside to investigate.

• Xinhai used Heal Pulse and a Revive to reconnect Alolan Golem’s damaged cannon barrels and stabilize its condition, then captured it.
• Xinhai scanned Alolan Golem and saw its moves, including Explosion, while suspecting its unknown Ability was Galvanize.
• Xinhai sent Mightyena, Zigzagoon, and Eevee to search for a nest while he and his other Pokémon gathered magnesium tourmaline.
• Mightyena, Eevee, and Zigzagoon found a concealed cave entrance carrying Alolan Golem’s scent, and Xinhai confirmed it was the only nearby entrance.
• Xinhai led his Pokémon into the dark nest, sending Blaziken and Mightyena ahead while Kirlia scanned for energy fluctuations.

Xinhai and his companions explored Alolan Golem’s nest in Granite Cave and uncovered a huge cache of Thunder Stones and Magnesium Tourmaline. After storing their haul, they left the empty nest and headed for the cave exit.

• Xinhai led his companions through the nest and confirmed that the cavern held no immediate danger.
• Kirlia tested the Tourmaline mound with Confusion, and Xinhai sent the group to search the cavern.
• Zigzagoon dug up more than twenty low-grade Thunder Stones, eight Mid-grade stones, four High-grade stones, and one Top-grade Thunder Stone.
• Xinhai praised Zigzagoon and stored the Thunder Stones in insulated cases, keeping the Top-grade stone separate in his Spatial Backpack.
• Xinhai and his companions gathered the Magnesium Tourmaline and left the empty nest, heading toward Granite Cave’s exit.

After returning from Granite Cave with an injured Alolan Golem, Xinhai learned that its core damage could threaten its future growth. He brought the unusual Pokémon and its Pokédex information to Brawly and Gym Leader Takeda Gangxian, beginning to report how he found it.

• Xinhai returned to the Pokémon Center and asked Nurse Joy to examine his Pokémon, especially the injured Alolan Golem.
• Nurse Joy stabilized Alolan Golem but warned Xinhai that its core injury could limit its recovery and growth.
• Xinhai went to Dewford Gym and showed Brawly the captured Pokémon and its Pokédex information.
• Brawly explained that the League had reports of Pokémon with Regional Forms in the newly discovered Alola Region, then took Xinhai to see his father.
• Xinhai told Gym Leader Takeda Gangxian that the powerful Alolan Golem had attacked him deep in Granite Cave and drawn on the mine’s Tourmaline energy.

Xinhai and Brawly learned that Xinhai’s Golem was a rare Dewford Island mutation officially classified as an Alolan Form, and Takeda praised Xinhai before reporting the discovery to the League. Brawly then negotiated an extra ten percent of Xinhai’s haul in exchange for helping sell his remaining materials and secure discounted Gym supplies.

• Takeda examined Xinhai’s Golem and explained how unusual environments could produce rare mutations resembling Regional Forms.
• Takeda confirmed that Xinhai’s Golem would be registered as an Alolan Form despite originating in Dewford Island, and the Gym would report it to the League.
• Brawly demanded an extra ten percent of Xinhai’s haul, citing his information and help with official certification.
• Xinhai agreed on the condition that Brawly find a reliable buyer for his Thunder Stones and Magnesium Tourmaline and offer him discounted Gym equipment.
• Brawly accepted Xinhai’s conditions and promised to arrange the sales and discounts.

After returning from Granite Cave, Xinhai counted the remaining Evolution Stones and reviewed his plans for Kirlia and Eevee to reach Elite level. Kirlia agreed to evolve into Gardevoir, while Eevee chose to remain unevolved and awaken its Normal type; both would advance after reaching level 39.

• Xinhai returned to the Pokémon Center with his partners and thanked them for safely completing the Granite Cave expedition.
• Xinhai sorted his remaining Thunder Stones, including a Top-grade Thunder Stone with 92% purity, and stored them in his Spatial Backpack.
• Xinhai showed Kirlia the Mid-grade Psychic Crystal and Normal Crystals, then proposed that Kirlia evolve into Gardevoir to reach Elite level.
• Xinhai reassured Eevee that he would not force it to evolve, and Eevee happily confirmed it wanted to stay in its current form.
• Xinhai planned for Eevee to awaken its Normal type using a Normal Crystal and the prepared Dawn Stone, while Kirlia and Eevee trained toward level 39 and Elite level.

Xinhai reassured Sandile that its evolution would wait until it had built a strong foundation, promising rare resources to develop its Ground, Dragon, and Dark talents. He cared for the injured Golem and ended the day with a feast and a story for his Pokémon.

• Sandile was disappointed that it could not evolve yet, but Xinhai explained his long-term plan to strengthen its abilities with rare crystals and a Dragon Fang, restoring its excitement and resolve.
• Xinhai sorted his expedition supplies, setting aside food and training materials for Golem and Sandile and securely storing the unidentified fossil for the future.
• Xinhai released the injured Golem, fed it Rock- and Electric-type Pokéblocks and Magnesium Tourmaline, treated its wounds, and returned it to its Great Ball to rest.
• Xinhai promised his partners a feast, cooked them dinner, gave them bedtime massages, and read them the next part of The Adventures of Lolo before they fell asleep.

After Professor Birch invited Xinhai to bring his Alolan Golem to Littleroot Town for research, Xinhai accepted and arranged a visit lasting about one to two weeks. He booked his trip for five days later and began preparing for the journey, postponing Kirlia’s evolution and Eevee’s awakening plans.

• Brawly told Xinhai that Gym Leader Takeda wanted to discuss the Alolan Golem he had caught, which had attracted Professor Birch’s interest.
• Gym Leader Takeda advised Xinhai to accept Professor Birch’s invitation, and Xinhai agreed to cooperate with the research in return for a tailored training plan for Golem.
• Professor Birch’s institute sent Xinhai an official invitation, and Xinhai confirmed he would arrive in Littleroot Town five days later.
• Xinhai booked a ferry and bus for the journey from Dewford Town to Littleroot Town and organized his luggage.
• Xinhai told his Pokémon about the trip and continued preparing, postponing Kirlia’s evolution and Eevee’s awakening plans.

Xinhai left Dewford Town by ship, traveled through Petalburg City to Oldale Town, and continued toward Littleroot Town by bicycle the next morning. He and his Pokémon enjoyed the peaceful scenery along Route 101 as they neared their destination.

• Xinhai completed his final training in Dewford Town, traded with Brawly for Sandile and items for Feebas, and said farewell to Gym Leader Takeda and Brawly.
• Brawly gave Xinhai local food and wished him a safe journey before Xinhai boarded a passenger ship for Petalburg City.
• During the voyage, Xinhai settled his Pokémon in the cabin and studied Pokémon care until the ship reached Petalburg City.
• Xinhai took a bus from Petalburg City to Oldale Town, spent the night at its Pokémon Center, and set out early the next morning.
• Xinhai rode his bicycle along Route 101 toward Littleroot Town while Eevee watched from the basket and Kirlia sensed nearby wild Pokémon.

Xinhai reached Littleroot Town with Eevee and Kirlia and arrived at Professor Birch's Research Institute for his appointment. He was welcomed by the assistant Wally, while Professor Birch was conducting observations in the Ecological Park.

• Xinhai stopped on Route 101 to rest and feed Eevee and Kirlia before a young Trainer challenged him to a battle.
• Eevee defeated the young Trainer's Combusken by dodging its attacks and landing Swift and repeated Shadow Ball strikes.
• Xinhai continued to Littleroot Town and cycled downhill through town with his excited Pokémon.
• At the research institute gate, a guard verified Xinhai's appointment and let him enter.
• Wally greeted Xinhai at the main building and explained that Professor Birch was in the Ecological Park.

Xinhai arrived at the Littleroot Town Research Institute, where Wally showed him the carefully designed Ecological Park and introduced him to Professor Birch. Professor Birch welcomed Xinhai and explained that he had invited him to study the unusual Golem Xinhai caught.

• Wally escorted Xinhai to his temporary dormitory so he could put away his luggage.
• Wally led Xinhai, Eevee, and Kirlia through the Ecological Park, where Pokémon from many regions lived together in carefully managed habitats.
• Xinhai praised the park's harmonious ecosystem, and Wally explained that Professor Birch had designed and supervised its habitats.
• Professor Birch examined Eevee and Kirlia, praised their condition and abilities, and recorded his observations.
• Professor Birch told Xinhai that he wanted to research Xinhai's unusual Rock- and Electric-type Golem and its suspected Galvanize Ability.

Xinhai brought Alolan Golem to Professor Birch for research at the institute. After Golem demonstrated its Galvanize Ability, Professor Birch began planning detailed examinations and training support, and they headed to the main laboratory.

• Xinhai released Alolan Golem for Professor Birch to examine, and calmed it when it became wary of the professor.
• Professor Birch recorded Golem’s appearance and electrical properties, then asked Xinhai to demonstrate its Galvanize Ability.
• Xinhai ordered Golem to use Tackle, and Galvanize converted the move into a powerful electric charge that shattered a rock.
• Xinhai rewarded Golem with Magnesium Tourmaline, and Professor Birch thanked them for providing valuable research data.
• Professor Birch explained the planned examinations and support, and Xinhai agreed to stay with Golem as it adapted.
• Xinhai recalled Golem, and he and Wally followed Professor Birch to the main laboratory.

Xinhai arranged specialized Ability training for his partners in the Ecological Park with Wally’s help. The training began with Blaziken and Kirlia, while the rest of the group prepared to follow.

• After finishing Golem’s examinations with Professor Birch’s team, Xinhai returned to his dormitory and prepared lunch for his partners.
• Xinhai asked Wally to help find Pokémon in the Ecological Park whose Abilities could support specialized Skill Swap training, and Wally agreed.
• Wally introduced Xinhai to Pokémon with the listed Abilities, and they agreed to help; he also arranged for Alakazam, Gardevoir, and Xatu to use Skill Swap.
• Xinhai encouraged his partners to begin their Ability adaptation training, and Wally coordinated their pairings with Pokémon in the park.
• Blaziken trained with Pokémon possessing Keen Eye and Technician through high-speed battles, while Kirlia trained with Inner Focus and Forewarn by evading attacks and striking energy Barriers with its mental power.

Xinhai coordinated his Pokémon’s Ability-focused training while helping Professor Birch study Golem, gaining research experience and deepening Golem’s trust. After seven days, Professor Birch gave Xinhai the analysis report and first-stage training plan for Golem.

• Xinhai assigned targeted Ability-simulation training to Eevee, Sandile, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, and Feebas.
• Xinhai spent long, irregular days helping Professor Birch and Wally examine Golem, while Golem gradually grew comfortable with the research.
• Professor Birch observed Xinhai’s partners training in the Ecological Park and praised his Ability-training approach.
• Xinhai continued checking on his partners, helping them recover, and preparing snacks as they trained intensively.
• After seven days, Wally told Xinhai that Professor Birch had made important progress on Golem’s research and training plan.
• Professor Birch handed Xinhai the analysis report and first-stage training plan for Golem, and Xinhai began reading it.

Professor Birch gave Xinhai a detailed training plan for Golem and confirmed that their research cooperation had reached its main conclusion. He let Xinhai remain at the institute to continue training and gave him a Key Stone, warning him to keep it safe until he and his partners were ready.

• Xinhai read Professor Birch's report, which outlined Golem's weaknesses and recommended ways to strengthen its Rock-type foundation and control its Electric-type abilities.
• Xinhai thanked Professor Birch, who gave him an ancient wooden box as the promised gift of thanks and said Golem's remaining monitoring could be done remotely.
• Xinhai asked to stay at the institute because his partners' Skill Swap training was at a crucial stage, and Professor Birch agreed to let him remain for several more days.
• Xinhai opened the box and recognized the gemstone inside as a Key Stone, but pretended not to know what it was.
• Professor Birch explained that the Key Stone needed another similar item and a strong bond with Xinhai's partners to awaken its power, and warned him to keep it safe until the time was right.

Xinhai kept the Key Stone Professor Birch gave him secret and focused on strengthening his partners, whose intensive training produced major progress. After celebrating their achievements, he prepared for Kirlia and Zigzagoon to evolve and for Eevee to awaken its Normal-type power, then spent the morning thanking the Pokémon who had helped them.

• Xinhai thanked Professor Birch for the Key Stone, hid it, and checked on Golem before returning to train his partners.
• Over the following days, Blaziken, Kirlia, Eevee, Sandile, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, and Feebas improved their abilities and training results.
• On the thirteenth day, Xinhai praised his partners for completing their goals and announced that they would thank their Ecological Park trainers the next morning.
• Xinhai said Kirlia and Zigzagoon would evolve the next afternoon and Eevee would awaken its Normal-type power and reach Elite level, then hosted a feast and helped everyone rest.
• The next morning, Xinhai and his partners brought gifts and thanked their helpers, while Blaziken sparred with Scyther and the others spent time with their Pokémon friends.

Xinhai oversaw Kirlia’s evolution at the research institute, where it became Gardevoir after absorbing energy from two Type Crystals. After celebrating with their companions, Eevee and Zigzagoon eagerly asked Xinhai to begin their own evolutions.

• After lunch, Xinhai brought Professor Birch, Wally, and his partners to the institute’s training ground to observe the evolutions.
• Kirlia used its Inner Focus to fuse the energy of a Mid-grade Psychic Crystal and a Mid-grade Normal Crystal as it evolved into Gardevoir.
• Xinhai embraced Gardevoir, and their companions congratulated it on its successful evolution.
• Professor Birch praised Gardevoir’s solid foundation and attributed its graceful appearance to the care and affection it received while growing up.
• Eevee and Zigzagoon told Xinhai they were ready to evolve, and he agreed to begin.

Xinhai used a Dawn Stone and a Normal Crystal to evolve Zigzagoon into Linoone and began awakening Eevee’s Normal-type affinity through a copied Hidden Power. Eevee absorbed the stones’ energy and surpassed the Elite-level threshold while keeping its form unchanged, and the chapter ended with its transformed presence.

• Xinhai helped Zigzagoon evolve into Linoone using a Dawn Stone and a Normal Crystal.
• Linoone celebrated its new speed and strength as Xinhai and the other companions congratulated it.
• Xinhai placed a Dawn Stone and Normal Crystal before Eevee, then ordered Linoone to use Hidden Power-Normal.
• Eevee copied Linoone’s move and used the resulting energy to draw power from both stones.
• Eevee awakened its Normal-type affinity, surpassed the Elite-level threshold, and retained its appearance and Everstone.

Eevee awakened the Normal type and reached the Elite level, while Xinhai checked the improved status of his companions. He planned to leave Littleroot Town with them the next day and continue their journey.

• Eevee awakened the Normal type, broke through to the Elite level, and celebrated with Xinhai and their companions.
• Professor Birch confirmed Eevee's stable progress and praised Xinhai's awakening method, while Wally praised the bond between Xinhai and his companions.
• Xinhai celebrated Gardevoir and Linoone's evolutions and Eevee's awakening with a lavish dinner.
• Xinhai checked Gardevoir, Linoone, and Eevee's Pokédex data and found their development and abilities had advanced greatly.
• Xinhai told his companions they would say goodbye to Professor Birch and Wally and leave Littleroot Town the next day.

Xinhai said goodbye to Professor Birch and Wally before cycling back to Oldale Town with Eevee and Gardevoir. After exploring the town and restocking supplies, he treated Eevee and Gardevoir to ice cream and prepared more to share with his other Pokémon.

• Xinhai thanked Professor Birch and Wally, received Berries and Pokéblocks from Wally, and left the laboratory with Eevee and Gardevoir.
• Xinhai cycled leisurely along Route 101 back to Oldale Town and checked into the Pokémon Center.
• Xinhai explored Oldale Town, bought Berries, dried fruit, seasonings, and ingredients, and headed back toward the Pokémon Center.
• Eevee spotted an ice cream cart, so Xinhai bought Pecha Berry ice cream for her and Blue Oran Berry ice cream for Gardevoir.
• Eevee offered Xinhai a taste, but he declined because the ice cream was too sweet for him and said he preferred homemade desserts.

Xinhai booked passage from Petalburg City to Slateport City aboard the Wavebreaker and settled his Pokémon into their cabin. After bathing several companions, he found Blaziken and Sandile still unwashed and realized Blaziken was avoiding the bath.

• Xinhai shared ice cream and snacks with his Pokémon, then booked a ticket on the Wavebreaker for the following afternoon.
• Xinhai boarded the Wavebreaker and brought his companions to their spacious cabin for the two-day voyage.
• Eevee, Gardevoir, Linoone, and other companions bathed while Blaziken and Sandile stayed behind.
• Xinhai asked Blaziken and Sandile if they had washed, and Sandile revealed that Blaziken did not want to bathe.

Xinhai and his Pokémon settled into life aboard the Wavebreaker, then visited the ship’s battle area after dinner. Eevee began a one-on-one battle with a young Trainer’s Sceptile, and the fight was still underway when Sceptile leapt to evade Swift.

• Xinhai coaxed Blaziken and Sandile into the cabin’s sand bath room and carefully cleaned them.
• Xinhai read about the Wavebreaker’s facilities, then took his Pokémon to dinner at the main restaurant.
• Xinhai brought his partners to the Pokémon battle area, where a young female Trainer challenged him to a one-on-one battle.
• Xinhai sent out Eevee against the girl’s Sceptile, and Eevee used Double Team to evade Sceptile’s Quick Attack.
• Eevee fired Swift at Sceptile, and the girl ordered Sceptile to jump and use Leaf Storm.

Xinhai defeated several Trainers aboard the passenger ship, then spent the remaining voyage letting his Pokémon rest and bond with him. The Wavebreaker arrived in Slateport City, where Xinhai and his partners began exploring on their way to the Pokémon Center.

• Xinhai used Eevee's hidden Shadow Ball to defeat a Trainer's Sceptile, then won two more battles with Gardevoir and Blaziken.
• Xinhai took his partners to the ship's open-air deck, and they rested together before returning to their cabin.
• During the rest of the voyage, Xinhai maintained light exercise and spent time teaching, training, grooming, and playing with his Pokémon.
• The Wavebreaker docked in Slateport City, and Xinhai disembarked with his partners.
• Xinhai rode his bicycle through Slateport City's busy streets toward the Pokémon Center as Eevee and Gardevoir took in the sights.

Xinhai settled into the Slateport City Pokémon Center, planned to visit the city’s attractions, and explored Slateport Market with his companions. There, Gardevoir sensed faint life Qi coming from a pink scale at an inconspicuous stall.

• Xinhai checked into Room 307 at the Slateport City Pokémon Center and released his Pokémon to rest.
• Xinhai read about Slateport’s market, Pokémon Contest, and Battle Tent, then planned to visit the market that afternoon.
• Xinhai explored Slateport Market and bought Magnesium Qi Tourmaline and Rock Ore for his Pokémon.
• Gardevoir directed Xinhai to a secluded stall, where he noticed a pink scale that emitted faint life Qi.