Recaps

Li Wei visited Harold’s estate in Hearthome City, where the wealthy competition organizer welcomed him and his Pokémon to lunch. As Harold began asking Li Wei questions, their conversation was just getting underway.

• Li Wei walked through Hearthome City, where fans recognized him and praised his cooking and tutorial videos.
• Li Wei called Ron upon arriving at Harold’s estate, and Ron met him with Gogoat for the ride to the mansion.
• Harold greeted Li Wei at the entrance and explained that he had seen him on television and at the competition.
• Harold invited Li Wei to release his Pokémon and share the feast prepared at the estate.
• After eating with Li Wei, Harold finished his enormous steak and began asking him questions.

Li Wei met Harold's abandoned Sprigatito, which resisted being bathed after its former Trainer left it in the rain. Li Wei set out to earn its trust before attempting a bath, and Sprigatito calmly let him approach as he offered it a Pokéblock.

• Harold asked Li Wei to help with his Sprigatito and showed him the scratches he had received while trying to bathe it.
• Harold and Butler Ron explained how Sprigatito's former Trainer abandoned it in a rain-soaked box and how it later recovered from a severe illness.
• Li Wei suggested that Sprigatito's resistance might stem from its abandonment and said that forcing a bath would not address the underlying problem.
• Li Wei asked his larger Pokémon to move away, then released Sprigatito with Lucario nearby.
• Sprigatito remained calm while Li Wei observed it, and Li Wei slowly offered it a Pokéblock.

Li Wei guided Harold through bathing Sprigatito as a way to rebuild their trust and heal its fear. Sprigatito accepted Harold’s reassurance, completed the bath calmly, and showed him affection afterward.

• Li Wei decided Harold should bathe Sprigatito himself, explaining that their priority was mending its emotional wound through trust and communication.
• Harold picked up Sprigatito and, with Li Wei’s guidance, held its gaze until it relaxed.
• In the bathing room, Harold told Sprigatito he would not abandon it, and Sprigatito calmed down and rubbed its head against his chest.
• Harold slowly lowered Sprigatito into warm water and bathed it successfully with Li Wei’s help.
• After the bath, Sprigatito meowed softly and nestled against Harold, while Butler Ron cried at the sight.

Li Wei helped Harold bond with Sprigatito and signed a three-year endorsement contract with Snowpoint Ranch for twenty-seven million yuan. He returned to the Jubilife Breeding Center, where Arcanine and the guards kept watch, and began considering his next direction.

• Li Wei helped Harold bathe Sprigatito and encouraged him to express his feelings, allowing Sprigatito to relax in Harold’s arms.
• Harold and Li Wei revised and signed a three-year Snowpoint Ranch endorsement contract worth twenty-seven million yuan, with Li Wei endorsing the company’s highest-quality Pokémon Food.
• Li Wei said goodbye to Harold and returned to the Jubilife Breeding Center aboard his Metagross, escorted by two Dragapult.
• Li Wei praised Arcanine for guarding the Breeding Center, while Alo assured him that the premises were secure and the night guards were well looked after.
• Li Wei returned to his room and considered what direction to pursue next.

In July, Li Wei reached the top tier in Poffin Making and continued improving his Pokémon, business, and reputation as a Master-level Trainer. He planned to visit Kalos after the Pokémon Summer Camp to challenge the Battle Chateau for a Lucarionite, while his work at the Breeding Center and Snowpoint Ranch promotion continued.

• Li Wei reached the top tier in Poffin Making, while his popular Super Rich Poffins helped him max out Pokéblock Making.
• Li Wei taught Dayou to file Salamence's claws safely as his Pokémon trained and grew stronger over the month.
• Li Wei planned to visit Kalos after the Pokémon Summer Camp and challenge the Battle Chateau for a Lucarionite, while hoping to find Diancie with his Advanced Scan.
• Li Wei's Snowpoint Ranch Gold Label advertisements went up, and the Jubilife Breeding Center began stocking the food alongside his custom Pokéblocks and Poffins.
• Li Wei finished filming his tutorial on Super Rich Poffins, but even Lalami could not immediately reproduce his results.
• A phone call came in while Li Wei was practicing his Cooking.

Li Wei and Professor Rowan finalized preparations for the Pokémon Summer Camp at the Jubilife Breeding Center, with counselors and medical support arranged. As the camp’s July 4 start approached, Shiyin summoned Li Wei to learn how to grow a rare Tamato Berry.

• Professor Rowan told Li Wei that the Pokémon Summer Camp would officially start on July 4, and Li Wei confirmed the Breeding Center was ready to help.
• Li Wei explained that eight Jubilife University students had been hired as camp counselors, and Professor Rowan said he would arrive the next day to arrange vehicles.
• Mizuho told Li Wei the counselors would arrive on July 3 and asked him to explain their duties, emphasizing safety and emergency plans.
• Nurse Joy and Chansey offered medical support, while Professor Rowan’s choice of venue was supported by the nearby Pokémon Center.
• Shiyin called Li Wei over to join Grandpa Lian’s lesson on growing a rare Tamato Berry, which Li Wei remembered he had given the Old Master along with Salac and Micle Berries.

Li Wei and the others learned how to grow Tamato Berries, while the Chat Group shared advice for the Pokémon Summer Camp. With Professor Rowan’s Pokémon and a sign in place at the Jubilife Breeding Center, the camp was ready to begin, and Mr. Harold’s Pokémon Egg continued progressing toward hatching.

• Old Master taught Li Wei, Luo Ye, Mizuki, Lalami, Shiyin, and Xiao Meng how to plant and care for Tamato Berries, explaining that Shaymin had enriched the plantation’s soil.
• Li Wei asked the Chat Group for Pokémon Summer Camp advice, and Blue told him to balance the needs of customers and campers.
• Professor Rowan transferred dozens of friendly Pokémon to the Breeding Center, and Leon directed Machamp and Scizor to hang the summer camp banner.
• Li Wei left Mr. Harold’s Pokémon Egg at the Pokémon Center for monitoring and asked Nurse Joy to notify him when it was close to hatching.
• Professor Rowan confirmed that preparations were complete for the summer camp.

The Jubilife Breeding Center staff and Professor Rowan’s team prepared for the Pokémon Summer Camp, with Li Wei arranging help from local Pokémon and promising a surprise. On July 4, sixty children arrived, were welcomed by Professor Rowan, and were assigned to four groups for the seven-day camp.

• Yumi, Officer Jenny Rie, Nurse Joy Xuelan, Rena, and the other staff introduced themselves at a welcome meal with Professor Rowan and his team.
• Li Wei told Professor Rowan that the wild Pokémon in the Safari Zone had agreed to take part and promised a surprise for the camp.
• Sixty children arrived at the Breeding Center, where Professor Rowan welcomed them as future Trainers and explained the seven-day camp.
• Professor Rowan’s assistants assigned the children to red, blue, yellow, and green groups, while Elder Aunt Mizuho calmed children upset about their placements.
• The campers put on their group wristbands, and Professor Rowan encouraged them to get along and make happy memories.

Professor Rowan opened summer camp by pairing sixty children with Pokémon from the institute and teaching them how to build bonds and care for their partners. After a day of lessons and activities, camp ended with the children learning about Pokémon evolution.

• Professor Rowan started summer camp with Pokémon battles and Yongzhi gave each child a Poké Ball containing an institute-raised Pokémon.
• The children met their new partners, including Xiao Xing's Monferno and Xiao Jing's timid Raichu, and discovered their varied personalities.
• Professor Rowan explained that the first day's scores would depend partly on how well the children bonded with their Pokémon.
• Teachers guided the children through bonding and care lessons, and the campers ate Pokémon curry prepared by Yumi.
• Professor Rowan taught the children about Pokémon evolution using videos and examples such as Chimchar, Eevee, Feebas, Haunter, and Kadabra.
• The first day of summer camp came to a close.

During Pokémon Summer Camp, Li Wei welcomed Champion Lance as a special teacher for the children. Lance and Dragonite joined Professor Rowan’s class, while Li Wei stayed behind to care for Lance’s Pokémon.

• Li Wei watched the children’s battles and heard Professor Rowan comment on how two boys who had argued the day before had become friends.
• After four days of camp, Li Wei invited Lance, who had arrived in Sinnoh for the Pokémon Master League, to teach the children.
• Lance flew into Jubilife Breeding Center on Dragonite, and the excited children gathered around him.
• Lance introduced himself and Dragonite, then announced he would be the children’s special teacher for the day.
• Professor Rowan and Lance led the children toward the Wild Area, while Li Wei agreed to care for Salamence, Gyarados, and Aerodactyl and promised Lance a meal.

Li Wei groomed Lance’s Salamence while Professor Rowan and Lance led the children on an outdoor lesson observing wild Pokémon. At day’s end, Lance asked Li Wei to battle after the children requested a match.

• Li Wei called Dayou to help groom Salamence and taught him to focus on its wings.
• Professor Rowan and Lance took the children to a lake and nearby woods to observe Pokémon and prepare observation logs.
• Lance taught the children to observe Pokémon’s environments, behavior, and needs, while Professor Rowan helped them interpret signs and interactions.
• Xiao Jing identified a Teddiursa’s claw marks, then chose to observe the Teddiursa and a Sentret playing together.
• That evening, Lance asked Li Wei to have a Pokémon battle because the children had requested one.

Li Wei accepted an exhibition match against Johto Champion Lance to entertain the children and pursue a side quest. Their evenly matched Dragonite and Dragapult began battling, and the chapter ended as Dragapult used Phantom Force while Dragonite countered with Thunder Wave.

• Lance proposed a battle with Li Wei after the children asked to see him fight, and Li Wei accepted a side quest to last ten turns.
• Professor Rowan refereed as Lance and Li Wei each chose one Pokémon, with both sending out Intermediate Gym Level Dragon-type Pokémon.
• Li Wei chose Dragapult and opened with Will-O-Wisp, while Lance ordered Dragonite to dodge with Aerial Ace.
• Will-O-Wisp burned Dragonite and weakened its physical offense, but Dragonite continued charging toward Dragapult.
• Li Wei ordered Dragapult to use Phantom Force, and Lance countered by commanding Dragonite to use Thunder Wave.

Li Wei and Lance’s exhibition match continued as Dragapult and Dragonite recovered from paralysis and burns, then clashed at close range. The chapter ended with Draco Meteor colliding with Outrage in a massive explosion, leaving the outcome unclear.

• Dragonite paralyzed Dragapult with Thunder Wave, while Dragapult’s Dragon Darts forced Dragonite to block with Ice Punch.
• Dragapult struck the burned Dragonite with Hex, but Dragonite endured the hit and completed Dragon Dance as both status conditions wore off.
• Dragonite predicted Dragapult’s Phantom Force and countered with Ice Punch, though both Pokémon declared they could keep fighting.
• Lance used Extreme Speed to close the distance and baited Dragapult into using Protect before ordering Dragonite to unleash Outrage.
• Li Wei answered with Draco Meteor, and the two attacks collided in a deafening explosion that engulfed the battlefield.

Li Wei and Lance's exhibition battle ended in a draw, earning Li Wei a quest reward and admiration from the Breeding Center's staff. Afterward, Lance gave Li Wei a Dragon Scale from the Dragon's Den guardian, and Li Wei affirmed that he would support his Pokémon in whichever paths they chose.

• Professor Rowan declared Dragapult and Dragonite unable to battle, ending the exhibition match in a draw and completing Li Wei's side quest.
• Li Wei reflected that he and Lance were evenly matched, while Lance and Professor Rowan praised Li Wei's battling ability and his Pokémon's potential.
• Li Wei and Lance thanked Nurse Joy for treating their Pokémon, and Lance invited Li Wei to have a full-team battle with him someday.
• The Breeding Center staff and Professor Rowan celebrated the match before the children and guests went to dinner.
• Lance gave Li Wei a large Dragon Scale shed by the Dragon's Den guardian, and Li Wei said he wanted his Pokémon to be happy and would support their choices.

Lance departed after visiting Li Wei, and the Pokémon Summer Camp ended with the children saying goodbye. That night, Li Wei’s study of Professor Oak’s journal raised his Pokémon Breeding skill to top-tier.

• Lance left the Breeding Center on Dragonite and gave Li Wei a Dragon Scale for Dragapult, while Li Wei used his lottery tickets and gave Lucario the powerful X Attack.
• At the summer camp’s closing gathering, Professor Rowan praised the children, and Li Wei promised Xiao Jing he would teach her to raise her Pokémon when she turned ten.
• The children departed, and Professor Rowan announced that a second summer camp group would arrive after a day off.
• Li Wei studied Professor Oak’s Pokémon Breeding journal and advanced his Pokémon Breeding skill to top-tier.

Li Wei cared for Lance’s Dragonite and saw how much his breeding skills and the center’s staff had improved. When the competition egg hatched into a Galarian Farfetch'd, Li Wei gave the newly hatched Pokémon a long leek.

• Li Wei submitted his application for the Top Breeder examination, which would take place on Lily of the Valley Island in early December.
• Li Wei treated Lance’s Dragonite with essential oils and told Dayou that he had improved enough to pass the Senior Breeder examination.
• Nurse Joy called Li Wei to the hatching room, where he and the Pokémon gathered to watch the egg hatch as people in the Chat Group joined by video call.
• Li Wei and Green identified the hatchling as a Galarian Farfetch'd, and Li Wei learned that the egg was a reward from the Young Breeders' Competition.
• Li Wei fetched a leek more than two meters long from his backpack and gave it to the delighted Galarian Farfetch'd.

Li Wei’s prize egg hatched into a Galarian Farfetch'd, and he welcomed the Pokémon as his new partner. He introduced Farfetch'd to his family and employees, who discussed how regional forms differed.

• Li Wei examined the newly hatched Galarian Farfetch'd and learned that he had the Scrappy ability and had inherited Brave Bird.
• Li Wei told Mr. Harold that the egg had hatched, and Mr. Harold explained that it had been Li Wei’s prize for winning the Young Breeders' Competition.
• Li Wei offered Galarian Farfetch'd a Luxury Ball, and Farfetch'd chose to become his Pokémon.
• Li Wei released Farfetch'd from the Luxury Ball, and Farfetch'd showed that he enjoyed its comfortable interior.
• Li Wei introduced Farfetch'd to his family and employees, and Mizuki and Lalami explained some differences between Galarian and ordinary Farfetch'd.

Li Wei encouraged Galarian Farfetch'd to find something he enjoyed doing, and Farfetch'd set out to discover his interests. After exploring the Berry orchard and turning down hide-and-seek, he continued his search.

• Li Wei told Galarian Farfetch'd he could choose what he wanted to do and did not need to train or battle.
• Farfetch'd followed Lucario's advice to try things and decided to search for the meaning of his duck life.
• Farfetch'd visited Xiao Meng in the Berry orchard, but growing Berries did not interest him.
• Shaymin invited Farfetch'd to play hide-and-seek, but he refused because his large Leek made hiding difficult.
• Farfetch'd left to continue looking for something he enjoyed doing.

Farfetch'd searched for a purpose and learned that Lucario battled to protect Li Wei, Metagross sought victory, and Dragapult wanted to repay Li Wei. After Farfetch'd stopped a child from falling, he felt genuine joy at being thanked, then went to ask the police Arcanine a question.

• Farfetch'd wandered through the orchard, Pokémon Center, Safari Zone, and lake but found no activity that gave his life meaning.
• Farfetch'd asked Lucario, Metagross, and the mother Dragapult why they battled, and learned their motives were protecting Li Wei, enjoying victory, and repaying him.
• The young Dragapult said Li Wei's praise and encouragement made him work hard, while Farfetch'd thanked the group and left still unsure of his own purpose.
• Professor Rowan took the children outside for a bonding lesson, and Farfetch'd used his Leek to stop Xiaoshi from falling and being trampled.
• Yongzhi and Xiaoshi thanked Farfetch'd, and he felt genuine joy before heading to the Breeding Center and greeting the police Arcanine.

Farfetch'd searched for a reason to fight and helped prevent a stampede at the summer camp, while Li Wei reassured him that he could take his time finding purpose. On the camp’s fifth day, former Hoenn Champion Steven arrived as special instructor, and Farfetch'd followed the group on their outdoor lesson.

• Farfetch'd questioned the police Arcanine about guarding the Breeding Center, and Arcanine explained that he protected everyone for Li Wei.
• Li Wei told Farfetch'd that he did not need to find his purpose immediately and could take his time.
• After the camp improved its safety measures, Steven arrived at the Breeding Center to teach the children for a day.
• Steven introduced himself as the day's teacher, and the children set off with him and Professor Rowan for an outdoor lesson.
• Farfetch'd asked to join the group, and Li Wei let him go as long as he stayed safe.

Steven taught the children about fossil Pokémon and minerals from different regions, while Professor Rowan used Farfetch'd to discuss regional forms and the limits of knowledge. Steven agreed to check his schedule and let Li Wei know whether he could return for the final Pokémon Summer Camp session.

• Professor Rowan introduced Li Wei's Farfetch'd to the children and explained how its large Leek and strength differed from an ordinary Farfetch'd.
• Steven told the children that he had studied minerals and Pokémon battles but still had more to learn, and Professor Rowan encouraged them to pursue their own paths.
• Steven taught the children about fossil Pokémon and showed them minerals he had collected from several regions, rewarding one child with a meteorite fragment for answering a question.
• Li Wei praised Steven's teaching and invited him to dinner, and Steven accepted.
• Li Wei invited Steven to return for the final camp session, and Steven promised to check his schedule and reply soon.

After the Pokémon Summer Camp, Li Wei prepared to welcome the children from Meria House and invited Xiao Meng to teach him dessert making. With her guidance, he learned to make Corn Napoleon Pastry and advanced his Dessert Making skill to Intermediate.

• Li Wei and Dragapult looked forward to the arrival of the children from Meria House for the final camp session.
• Li Wei received confirmation that his invited guest would attend and stay for three days, with a surprise prepared.
• Li Wei asked Xiao Meng to teach him dessert making so he could prepare a treat for someone.
• Xiao Meng taught Li Wei to make Corn Napoleon Pastry, also called Corn Tart, explaining how to prepare and chill the pastry.
• Li Wei reproduced the dessert on his first try, advanced his Dessert Making skill to Intermediate, and received Xiao Meng's praise.

Li Wei and Professor Rowan welcomed children from three orphanages to the final seven-day Pokémon Summer Camp at Jubilife Breeding Center, unveiling a new playground for them. As the children began meeting Pokémon, Li Wei returned to his work and prepared for an upcoming Pokémon Contest.

• Rosa brought the children from Meria House and the other orphanages to Jubilife Breeding Center, where Li Wei greeted them.
• Li Wei and Dayou unveiled the new playground, and Li Wei reminded the children to follow their teachers and stay safe.
• The final Pokémon Summer Camp session began, and Professor Rowan was confident the Breeding Center would host many more camps.
• Professor Rowan had Pokémon act out different personalities so the children could learn to approach them patiently, and Xiao Qin gently coaxed a shy Raichu out of hiding.
• Li Wei saw his mission progress reach 4/10, then returned to making customized Pokéblocks before his Pokémon Contest the next day.

At Jubilife Breeding Center, Claire learned about its new facilities and breeding policies while arranging to reserve an Eevee for his son. Li Wei’s quest progress increased as the center prospered, and after camp lessons he cooked dinner for the children while reflecting on his Cooking skill and his goal of surpassing the Old Master.

• Dragapult guarded the final Pokémon Summer Camp session while customers and staff watched Professor Rowan’s lessons.
• Claire learned about the new recreational facilities and planned to reserve an Eevee for his son after Xiao Rou explained the center’s health and socialization screening.
• Li Wei saw his quest progress rise to 5/10 while examining a customer’s Aggron.
• Li Wei cooked fried chicken with Yumi for the children after their lessons, using the meal to improve his Cooking proficiency.
• Li Wei reflected that he had reached top-level Cooking, surpassed his father Leon, and aimed to overtake the Old Master.

Li Wei taught the children at Professor Rowan's summer camp a basic lesson on Pokémon care, covering food, Poké Balls, and grooming. The lesson ended with the children preparing for their Pokémon battles.

• Professor Rowan suggested that Li Wei teach an extra breeding lesson, and Li Wei agreed and prepared it overnight.
• Professor Rowan introduced Li Wei to the children, who applauded when they learned he would be their teacher.
• Li Wei taught the children about Pokémon food and Poké Balls, showing them a case of specialty balls.
• Li Wei demonstrated a gentle, waterless way to clean and groom Pokémon, then helped the children practice with their Pokémon.
• After the lesson, Professor Rowan gave the children a short break before they prepared for Pokémon battles.