Recaps

Li Wei discovered that Sinnoh NOW’s Yuka and her crew had arrived to cover the Pokémon Summer Camp, where Champion Cynthia was expected to appear. As the children gathered for the fifth day’s special activities, anticipation grew after Lance and Steven had already visited earlier sessions.

• Li Wei and Dayou approached a suspicious van and found Yuka, Shan Shan, Kirishō, and Kazama inside, hoping to film Cynthia’s visit.
• Shan Shan correctly guessed that Cynthia would be the next Champion to visit the camp, and Li Wei said filming would depend on the guests’ approval.
• Steven explained that he had made time to visit because he wanted the children, who lacked parental care, to feel supported.
• Videos of Lance’s draw with Li Wei and Steven’s stone lesson went viral, increasing public interest in the camp.
• The children gathered on the lawn for the fifth day’s activities, and the first Champion made a dazzling entrance.

Li Wei welcomed Lance, Steven, and Cynthia as the three Champion Special Instructors at the third Pokémon Summer Camp. As the children celebrated their arrival, Cynthia took the microphone to announce a surprise.

• Li Wei learned that crowds had gathered because people expected a Champion to appear at the summer camp, and he agreed with Steven and the others to let them stay as long as they behaved.
• Li Wei announced that three Champion Trainers would serve as Special Instructors, exciting the children and prompting Yuka's crew to consider filming the camp.
• Yuka reasoned that Li Wei had invited the Champions and decided the crew should ask him for permission to document their lessons.
• Lance arrived on Dragonite and greeted the cheering children as the first Special Instructor.
• Steven arrived with Metagross, followed by Cynthia, whose home-region fans welcomed her enthusiastically.
• Cynthia took the microphone from Li Wei and told the children she had prepared another surprise.

Cynthia surprised the Pokémon Summer Camp by bringing Kalos Champion Diantha to join Lance, Steven, and Li Wei at the Jubilife Breeding Center. As the four Champions prepared to teach the children, they agreed to compete by their groups’ scores.

• Lance, Cynthia, and Steven’s appearance thrilled the children and moved Professor Rowan, who recognized the value of role models.
• Cynthia revealed that she had invited Diantha, who arrived with Gardevoir and was greeted by cheering children and staff.
• Shan Shan filmed the gathering while Wutai photographed the four Champions standing with Li Wei.
• Diantha thanked Cynthia for inviting her and told Li Wei to call her by her first name.
• Professor Rowan organized the four groups, and Lance, Cynthia, Steven, and Diantha prepared to teach.
• Steven proposed judging their teaching competition by the groups’ scores over the next three days, and the other Champions agreed.

Li Wei agreed to let Sinnoh Now film the four Champions teaching at the Jubilife Breeding Center, with the condition that the documentary focus on lessons and not reveal the children’s backgrounds. The group set off for the lakeside as reporters filmed, while Li Wei prepared Corn Tarts with Xiao Meng and Lalami.

• Yuka asked Li Wei to let Sinnoh Now film the Champions’ lessons, and he agreed to ask them.
• Steven, Lance, Cynthia, and Diantha approved the documentary, while Diantha insisted that the children’s backgrounds remain private.
• Li Wei told Yuka to focus on the lessons and arrange for the footage and scripts to be reviewed before release.
• The Champions, children, Professor Rowan, researchers, and teachers headed to the lakeside as the reporters filmed their lessons.
• Li Wei called Xiao Meng and Lalami to help him make Corn Tarts for the children.

Li Wei, Xiao Meng, and Lalami spent nearly two days making Corn Tarts and Chestnut Tarts for the children and employees. At dinner, Lance and Steven suggested Li Wei open a Pokémon restaurant, but he left the possibility for the future.

• Li Wei, Xiao Meng, and Lalami prepared layered pastry shells and made corn, pistachio, custard, chestnut, strawberry, and green grape fillings.
• Li Wei, Xiao Meng, and Lalami sampled the finished tarts and agreed that the different flavors had turned out well.
• Li Wei and Dayou brought the tarts to the cafeteria, where the employees eagerly asked for some.
• Li Wei and Yumi served the children dinner and tarts while the four Champion Special Instructors joined them.
• Lance praised the Corn Tarts and asked whether Li Wei planned to open a Pokémon restaurant, and Li Wei said not for now.
• Steven supported the idea of opening a restaurant at the Breeding Center, while Cynthia and Diantha delicately tasted their tarts.

Li Wei considered opening a Pokémon Restaurant after his desserts delighted Cynthia and Diantha, while his cooking and dessert skills continued to improve. At summer camp, the children completed their second round of battles, and the Champions prepared to face off in two exhibition matches.

• The children’s praise raised Li Wei’s Dessert Making proficiency to Advanced, and Lance and Steven suggested he open a Pokémon Restaurant at the Breeding Center.
• Professor Rowan supported the idea, while Cynthia and Diantha praised Li Wei’s Corn Tarts and Chestnut Tarts.
• The next day, fans arrived after learning that Cynthia, Diantha, Lance, and Steven would serve as special instructors, and Dayou helped keep the camp orderly.
• The children fought their second round of Pokémon battles, and Steven comforted Xiao Qin after her loss before offering her advice.
• Lance proposed two one-on-one Champion matches, and Lance and Steven prepared to begin their battle.

Lance and Steven battled in a one-on-one exhibition match at the Jubilife Breeding Center while reporters filmed for a documentary. Lance’s poisoned Red Gyarados chased Steven’s Skarmory with Ice Fang, and Steven ordered Skarmory to counter with Steel Wing.

• Yuka and the Sinnoh Now reporters filmed the Champions’ exhibition match as Li Wei refereed Lance versus Steven.
• Lance sent out his enormous Red Gyarados, while Steven chose the Sturdy Skarmory that Li Wei regularly cared for.
• Lance used Waterfall and Aqua Tail to attack, but Skarmory’s speed and defenses let him avoid and withstand the blows.
• Lance boosted Red Gyarados with Dragon Dance and committed to an Ice Fang attack, while Steven poisoned Gyarados and raised Skarmory’s Defense with Iron Defense.
• Red Gyarados’s boosted speed let him keep pace with Skarmory, so Steven ordered Skarmory to use Steel Wing.

Lance and Steven's exhibition match ended with Skarmory defeating Red Gyarados, and the crowd celebrated both trainers' efforts. After the children reviewed the battle, Cynthia and Diantha began their match by sending out Kommo-o and Goodra.

• Lance ordered Red Gyarados to use Outrage, and Steven answered with Skarmory's Brave Bird; both Pokémon collapsed, but Red Gyarados fell first and Li Wei declared Skarmory the winner.
• Dayou and Shiyin led the crowd in applauding Lance and Steven, who thanked each other before Nurse Joy took their Pokémon for treatment.
• Dayou, Professor Rowan, and the others reviewed the battle's tactics with the children while Yuka celebrated the footage for her documentary.
• Lance plotted to have Silver defeat Akin and to arrange for Nurse Joy and her Latias to humble Lt. Surge before his loss became public.
• Li Wei began the match between Cynthia and Diantha, who sent out Kommo-o and Goodra respectively.

Cynthia’s Kommo-o defeated Diantha’s Goodra in an exhibition battle at the Jubilife Breeding Center. The match ended the two exhibition battles, and the children cheered both Pokémon as the four Champions acknowledged them.

• Cynthia and Diantha sent out Kommo-o and Goodra, and began by boosting their Pokémon’s defenses and strength.
• Kommo-o’s Clanging Scales damaged Goodra, but Diantha used Muddy Water to counter the attack and pressure Kommo-o.
• Cynthia ordered Kommo-o to break through the muddy wave with Close Combat and follow with Sky Uppercut, which Goodra blocked with Protect.
• Kommo-o used Clangorous Soulblaze to grow stronger, then struck Goodra with Dragon Claw after cutting through its Dragon Breath.
• Li Wei declared Goodra unable to battle, awarding the win to Kommo-o as the children applauded and Cynthia and Diantha exchanged remarks.

Li Wei and Cynthia spent hours cleaning and drying Kommo-o, then shared an orange Basque cheesecake and a late dinner. The chapter ended with them sitting down to eat together at the Jubilife Breeding Center.

• Cynthia handed Kommo-o's Poké Ball to Li Wei, and she stayed to help him bathe Kommo-o.
• Li Wei and Cynthia scrubbed grime from every scale, then used the large-Pokémon dryer to finish grooming Kommo-o.
• Li Wei gave Cynthia orange Basque cheesecake while he prepared their late-night meal.
• Cynthia enjoyed the cheesecake and served rice while Li Wei cooked four dishes.
• Cynthia and Li Wei sat down to eat together after Kommo-o had already finished dinner.

Li Wei proposed a food festival and bonfire party for the final day of the Pokémon Summer Camp, and his family, staff, and invited Champions supported the plan. The event was set for the next afternoon, while friends in the Chat Group regretted that they could not attend on such short notice.

• Li Wei proposed a food festival and bonfire party, and his family and the Breeding Center staff volunteered to contribute food, crafts, and entertainment.
• Li Wei gained approval from Professor Rowan, Lance, Cynthia, Steven, and Diantha; Lance offered to send Investigators and police officers, and Steven offered to provide supplies.
• The group scheduled the food festival for two in the afternoon and planned for it to continue until the bonfire party ended that evening.
• Li Wei told Yuka and the Sinnoh Now team about the event, and they asked to attend and film the Champions.
• Li Wei announced the festival in the Chat Group, but Akin, Lt. Surge, Whitney, Blue, Yellow, Red, Lorelei, and Green could not make it; he promised to invite them next year.

Li Wei organized a food festival at the Jubilife Breeding Center, where vendors and the Champions gathered while the children prepared a talent show. He invited the police Arcanine to perform so it could earn applause, and the festival opened after officers arrived to handle security.

• Li Wei invited vendors from across Sinnoh to the food festival, and Zoro promised to bring officers to help with security.
• Steven bought thirty sets of food carts, umbrellas, tables, and chairs for the children and refused Li Wei’s offer to repay him.
• Li Wei asked the police Arcanine to perform with him so it could receive encouragement and rebuild its confidence.
• Zoro assured Arcanine that the officers would protect the Breeding Center, and Arcanine agreed to practice with Li Wei.
• Zoro and Lance coordinated the security arrangements, and the food festival began after a morning of preparations.

Li Wei, Dayou, and their friends prepared a food festival and bonfire party at the Jubilife Breeding Center while Professor Rowan held the Pokémon Summer Camp graduation ceremony. The festivities drew a crowd and ended with the bonfire party beginning.

• Li Wei, Dayou, the Pokémon, and the Breeding Center staff worked together to decorate the venue and build a bonfire frame.
• Professor Rowan announced Group A as the Summer Camp winner and invited all the children to enjoy the festival and party.
• Li Wei and Xiao Meng prepared food and drinks as the Breeding Center became a busy food street filled with visitors.
• Cynthia and Diantha sampled Xiao Meng's ice cream, while children sold Poké Puffs and guests including Claire and Mr. Harold arrived.
• Dayou demonstrated his grilling skills and explained that he had learned to cook foods he could not eat while competing professionally.
• The food festival led into the bonfire party.

At Pokémon Summer Camp, Li Wei and the Champions shared food and performances with the children, and Li Wei’s Arcanine completed its recovery after a fiery dance earned the crowd’s cheers. As camp ended, Cynthia comforted the sad children by leading them to watch the stars, leaving them with memories they would treasure.

• Li Wei, Steven, Dayou, Incineroar, Lance, and Dragonite entertained visitors with free drinks, stones, grilled meat, and Kanto specialties.
• Lance used Dragonite’s Flamethrower to light the bonfire, and the children and Pokémon performed around it.
• Li Wei and his two Arcanine performed a controlled dance of flames, then sent their fire into the bonfire as the crowd applauded.
• The police Arcanine regained its confidence amid the cheers, completing Li Wei’s side quest.
• When the Meria House children cried because camp was ending, Cynthia reassured them and invited everyone to watch the stars.
• Diantha led everyone in singing “Oración” as Pokémon Summer Camp came to an end.

The Pokémon Summer Camp ended, and Li Wei said goodbye to the children, Champions, staff, and teachers who had filled the Breeding Center. After planning a trip to Kalos, he learned that Farfetch'd had found his purpose: to become an angel who helped others.

• The children from Meria House left the camp, and Li Wei and Cynthia promised to visit them again.
• Diantha, Lance, Steven, and Cynthia departed to resume their duties, while Yuka and Wutai finished their interviews with Li Wei and Professor Rowan.
• Professor Rowan promised Li Wei a suitable thank-you gift, and Li Wei raised the eight part-time teachers' daily wages to ten thousand.
• After the camp ended, Li Wei considered adding safer recreational facilities and planned to visit Kalos and earn a Mega Stone for Lucario at the Battle Chateau.
• Farfetch'd told Li Wei that helping others made him happy and that he wanted to become an angel, and Li Wei supported his dream.

Li Wei prepared to travel to Kalos to find an Evolution Stone for Lucario, learn about Mega Evolution, and explore with his Pokémon. As the Breeding Center grew busier from its newfound fame, Farfetch'd set out to help people and Pokémon, with Lucario secretly following.

• Li Wei arranged time off and prepared for his August trip to Kalos, where he planned to visit Gurkinn, challenge the Battle Chateau with Diantha's invitation, and search for an Evolution Stone and signs of Diancie.
• The Old Master agreed to take over some of Li Wei's work, while Li Wei arranged less frequent deliveries of Pokéblocks to Cynthia, Lance, and Steven.
• Li Wei shared his Battle Chateau invitation in the Chat Group and explained that he wanted to help Lucario grow stronger and let his Pokémon see the world.
• Li Wei handled a long line of visitors seeking custom Pokéblocks after the Breeding Center's fame attracted more fans.
• Farfetch'd headed toward the Wild Area to help people and Pokémon, and Lucario quietly followed.

Li Wei used Arcanine’s memory and witnessed the battle at Spear Pillar, where Cyrus tried and failed to control Dialga and Palkia before entering the Distortion World. The experience completed Li Wei’s side quest, leaving him with an unclaimed reward: a Mythical Pokémon of his choice.

• Li Wei entered Arcanine’s memory and found himself at the battle between Dialga and Palkia at Spear Pillar.
• Li Wei saw Cyrus bind Dialga and Palkia with crimson chains while Cynthia and the others confronted Team Galactic.
• After the chains shattered and Giratina appeared, Cyrus thanked the others and walked alone into the Distortion World.
• Li Wei returned from the memory, and the system announced that he had completed the Encounter Across Space-Time side quest.
• Li Wei considered how he might use the reward to catch a Mythical Pokémon of his choice.

Li Wei traveled from the Sinnoh Region to Lumiose City with his Pokémon, planning to seek Professor Sycamore’s advice on Mega Evolution and eventually search for Diancie. After arriving, he headed toward Siebold’s Snorlax Pokémon Restaurant to eat with his Pokémon.

• Li Wei decided to delay claiming the system’s Mythical Pokémon location reward until he was ready to search for Diancie, and set out to Kalos to pursue an Evolution Stone for Lucario.
• Li Wei flew to Lumiose City with his Pokémon, including Shaymin, using the Rotom Pokédex Professor Rowan had given him.
• During the flight, Li Wei reflected on protecting Shaymin from Pokémon Hunters and regional criminal organizations, and wondered whether he might meet Xerneas.
• Li Wei arrived in Lumiose City, signed autographs for fans, and flew toward the city center on Metagross.
• Li Wei planned to visit Professor Sycamore to learn about Mega Evolution, but first headed to Siebold’s Snorlax Pokémon Restaurant for a meal.

Li Wei visited Siebold’s Snorlax Restaurant in Lumiose City, where he met the Water-type Elite Four member and shared why he had come to Kalos. Siebold learned Li Wei already had Diantha’s high-tier Battle Chateau invitation, then served him a meal.

• Li Wei arrived at the Snorlax Restaurant and watched Siebold defeat a customer’s challenge with Barbaracle.
• Siebold recognized Li Wei, greeted him and his Pokémon, and brought him to a private dining room.
• Li Wei told Siebold he had come to challenge the Battle Chateau and obtain Lucario’s Evolution Stone.
• Siebold offered to take Li Wei to the Battle Chateau, but Li Wei showed him Diantha’s invitation, which let him start at the rank of Earl.
• Siebold realized Li Wei had come to eat and prepared beef braised in red wine and veal and chanterelle soup for him.

Li Wei cooked several Chinese dishes for Siebold at Snorlax Restaurant, earning his praise and a new recipe for A-rank Candied Sweet Potato. Siebold offered to take Li Wei to the Battle Chateau, where Li Wei hoped to obtain a Lucarionite, and Li Wei then headed to Cynthia's villa.

• Siebold asked Li Wei to cook a dish for him, and Li Wei accepted the request.
• Li Wei prepared Boiled Beef in Chili Sauce, Chili Pepper Fish Head, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish, impressing Siebold with his skill.
• Siebold praised Li Wei's cooking and asked him to teach him Boiled Beef in Chili Sauce; Li Wei agreed to demonstrate the recipe.
• Li Wei received two Pokémon Item Prize Tickets and the A-rank Candied Sweet Potato recipe, which could bring back happy memories and help with Pokémon's psychological issues.
• Siebold offered to take Li Wei to the Battle Chateau, and Li Wei planned to seek a special battle to obtain Lucarionite sooner.
• Li Wei left the restaurant and headed to Cynthia's villa in Lumiose City.

Li Wei settled into Cynthia’s Lumiose City villa and visited the Sycamore Pokémon Lab, where Professor Sycamore greeted him. He left the Battle Chateau challenge planned for the next afternoon, with Siebold set to accompany him.

• Li Wei settled into Cynthia’s villa, shared a photo of the stars, and chatted with friends about his meal at Siebold’s restaurant and plans for a Pokémon restaurant.
• Li Wei confirmed he would visit the Battle Chateau the next afternoon with Siebold.
• Li Wei took Lucario and Shaymin to the Sycamore Pokémon Lab, while his Dragapult hid in his shadow.
• A guard let Li Wei into the lab after he gave an autograph for the guard’s daughter, Gemini.
• Audino guided Li Wei through the lab, where Rotom recorded the Pokémon they passed, and Li Wei saw Professor Sycamore approaching with Garchomp.

Li Wei met Professor Sycamore at the Sycamore Pokémon Lab and agreed to help with his Mega Evolution research in exchange for a Mega Stone. After showing Sycamore his Metagross and sharing lunch, Li Wei left for the Battle Chateau, with Sycamore offering help if he ran into trouble in Kalos.

• Li Wei introduced Lucario, Shaymin, and his two Dragapult to Professor Sycamore, who praised his bond with his Pokémon.
• Li Wei told Professor Sycamore he planned to win a Lucarionite at the Battle Chateau, and Sycamore offered him a Mega Stone from the lab in exchange for research help.
• Li Wei offered to share Mega Metagross data, but Professor Sycamore said Champion Steven had already helped record it.
• Li Wei brought out his silver Metagross, and Professor Sycamore admired its size, polished surface, and excellent care.
• Professor Sycamore showed Li Wei the lab's Mega Evolution research, and Li Wei cooked lunch for him.
• Professor Sycamore exchanged contact details with Li Wei and saw him off, offering help during his time in Kalos.

Li Wei visited the Battle Chateau with Siebold, received the rank of Earl, and learned how its battles and titles worked. After meeting Grant and Viola there, he asked Ikū whether the chateau had a Lucarionite.

• Siebold brought Li Wei to the Battle Chateau, where manager Ikū explained its ranks, capes, and rules for elegant, chivalrous battles.
• Li Wei exchanged his invitation for an Earl's green cape, took a photo, and shared it in the group chat.
• Li Wei and Siebold attracted attention at the chateau, where Li Wei recognized Grant climbing a wall and onlookers recognized Li Wei.
• Viola photographed Li Wei and Siebold without asking, but apologized and offered to delete the photo; Li Wei told her she did not need to.
• Li Wei asked Ikū whether the Battle Chateau had a Lucarionite.

Li Wei challenged Viola at the Battle Chateau to rise from earl to marquess and get closer to earning Lucarionite. Their battle began with Lucario and Vivillon, and it was left unresolved as Viola’s Hurricane interrupted Lucario’s Swords Dance.

• Ikū explained that Li Wei could reach duke by earning 265 points or by defeating a higher-ranked opponent who accepted his challenge.
• Viola offered to battle Li Wei, and Julia led them to the battlefield as the watching knights debated their chances.
• Li Wei sent out Lucario against Viola’s Vivillon, hoping to defeat her and advance to marquess.
• Vivillon used Tailwind and Sleep Powder, but Lucario spun his Swords Dance swords into a tornado that blocked and partly turned back the powder.
• Viola ordered Vivillon to use Hurricane, which swept across the field and interrupted Lucario’s Swords Dance.

Li Wei and Lucario defeated Viola’s Vivillon at the Battle Chateau, earning Li Wei a promotion to Marquis. Siebold arranged a battle with Li Wei for the next day, and Butler Ikū accepted Siebold’s proposal for the match.

• Viola used Quiver Dance and Hurricane to boost Vivillon and keep Lucario at bay, but Li Wei ordered Lucario to track its movements with aura.
• Lucario broke through the Hurricane with Extreme Speed and struck Vivillon with a powerful Ice Punch, knocking it out.
• Juvia declared Lucario the winner and announced that Li Wei had been promoted to Marquis; Viola congratulated him on the match.
• Siebold challenged Li Wei to a battle the next day, and Li Wei accepted, hoping to win Lucario’s Evolution Stone.
• Siebold made a proposal to Butler Ikū, who agreed, and Siebold promised Li Wei that he would give the battle his all.