Recaps

Li Wei helped Steven investigate the Mirror Stones at Oreburgh Mine and treated a wounded Rayquaza in a parallel world. He advanced to the Pokémon Breeder Competition’s quarterfinals, while the League prepared to seal Reflection Cave after learning Pokémon could cross between worlds.

• Steven examined Li Wei’s glowing meteorite and brought him to Oreburgh Mine, where miners had vanished near strange Mirror Stones.
• Li Wei and Steven crossed into a parallel world through a Mirror Stone and found its Roark, Byron, and the missing miners.
• They discovered a badly injured Shiny Rayquaza, and Li Wei treated it after it swallowed his Rainbow Meteorite.
• Rayquaza gave Li Wei Dragon Scales and a way to summon it, then opened a Mirror Stone passage home.
• Li Wei entered the Breeder Competition’s top thirty-two with Milotic and placed first in the grooming and Berry-identification rounds to advance to the top sixteen.
• Steven helped Li Wei Mega Evolve Metagross, then defeated it in a spar and gave Li Wei the Metagrossite in exchange for Pokémon care.
• Li Wei won the live round of sixteen with his Pokémon Food and advanced to the quarterfinals, while Akin and Bali were eliminated.
• Li Wei and Steven traveled to Floaroma Town to retrieve Shaymin as Steven explained that the League planned to guard Reflection Cave because Pokémon could cross through its Mirror Stones.

Li Wei helped stop Hunter G’s attack on the Shaymin, then caught the young Shaymin and returned to his breeding work. He won the Young Breeders’ Competition, received his League reward, agreed to host Pokémon Summer Camp, and left for Hearthome City to meet Harold.

• Li Wei and Steven found the Shaymin group in Floaroma Town, where the leader agreed that Shaymin could travel with Li Wei after a battle.
• Hunter G attacked the flower fields with a warship, but Li Wei, Steven, Officer Jenny, and the Shaymin defeated his Pokémon Hunters and rescued Shieldon.
• Li Wei caught Shaymin, and he and Steven returned to Granny Mijin’s home after the police arrested Hunter G and his crew.
• Li Wei’s Dragapult evolved, and he advanced through the Young Breeders’ Competition after earning 9.5 for his curry and 9.8 for his Super Rich Poffins.
• Li Wei agreed to host the Pokémon Summer Camp at the Jubilife Breeding Center and arranged for children from Meria House to attend.
• The Pokémon League delivered Li Wei’s Guardian Medal, special Poké Balls, and Pokémon supplies, including items for Metagross, Lucario, Arcanine, and Shaymin.
• Lalami joined the Jubilife Breeding Center to handle Pokémon fur care and Poffins, while construction began on four cabins for summer camp.
• Ron called Li Wei to arrange an endorsement contract signing and a meeting with Harold, and Li Wei set out for Hearthome City with six Pokémon.

Li Wei helped launch the Pokémon Summer Camp, hosted lessons from Lance and Steven, and advanced his breeding and cooking skills while welcoming a Galarian Farfetch'd into his team. Farfetch'd began discovering what brought him joy as the final camp session continued at the Breeding Center.

• Li Wei helped Harold bathe his traumatized Sprigatito, then signed a three-year Snowpoint Ranch endorsement contract and returned to the Jubilife Breeding Center.
• Li Wei prepared for the Pokémon Summer Camp, which Professor Rowan opened with sixty children and lessons in bonding, care, and evolution.
• Lance taught the campers to observe Pokémon, then battled Li Wei to a draw before giving him a Dragon Scale for Dragapult.
• Li Wei submitted his Top Breeder examination application, and Mr. Harold's egg hatched into a Galarian Farfetch'd that chose to join Li Wei.
• Farfetch'd searched for a purpose, found joy in saving Xiaoshi from a fall, and joined the campers for Steven's lesson on fossils and minerals.
• Li Wei welcomed the children from Meria House for the final camp session and taught them to prepare Pokémon food, handle Poké Balls, and groom Pokémon gently.

Li Wei hosted the Champions at summer camp, then traveled to Kalos to help Lucario obtain a Mega Stone. After defeating Viola at the Battle Chateau and earning the rank of Marquis, he accepted Siebold’s challenge for the next day.

• Li Wei welcomed Lance, Steven, Cynthia, and Diantha as Special Instructors, and they taught the children while Sinnoh Now filmed their lessons.
• Li Wei prepared Corn Tarts for the camp, and the Champions proposed opening a Pokémon Restaurant at the Breeding Center.
• Lance and Steven battled to a draw, while Cynthia defeated Diantha in an exhibition match.
• Li Wei and the Breeding Center staff held a food festival and bonfire party, where Li Wei and his Arcanine performed and the police Arcanine regained its confidence.
• After camp ended, Li Wei planned his trip to Kalos, while Farfetch'd set off to help others and Lucario followed him.
• Li Wei arrived in Kalos, visited Siebold’s restaurant and Professor Sycamore’s lab, and then went with Siebold to the Battle Chateau to pursue Lucario’s Mega Stone.
• Li Wei defeated Viola’s Vivillon with Lucario and advanced to Marquis rank at the Battle Chateau.
• Siebold challenged Li Wei to a battle the next day, and Li Wei accepted in hopes of winning Lucario’s Evolution Stone.