Chapter Summaries

Li Wei visited Blackthorn City's Dragon's Den, where Giant Dragonite shared a basin of Pokéblocks with the local Dragon-type Pokémon. After Li Wei declined to take Dratini, the Dragon Elder gave him a photocopied manual for teaching Dragon-type moves.

• Li Wei made a large basin of Pokéblocks, and Giant Dragonite invited the gathered Dragon-type Pokémon to share them.
• Li Wei declined to catch Dratini because he was too busy to care for it, and Lance offered to train it in the Dragon's Den in case Li Wei changed his mind.
• Lance planned to teach Dratini Dragon Breath and Dragon Pulse, while Li Wei wondered what Lance was thinking.
• The Dragon Elder gave Li Wei a photocopied manual of Dragon-type moves passed down through generations in the Dragon's Den.

The Dragon Elder questioned Li Wei about his bonds with Pokémon, his breeding philosophy, and the value of strength before offering him the Dragon's Den's Dragon-type move training manual. Li Wei learned the Dragon Tamer Family's history with Rayquaza and accepted the manual after the Dragon Elder and Lance urged him to take it.

• The Dragon Elder asked Li Wei what Pokémon meant to him, what mattered in raising them, and whether strength mattered, and Li Wei answered that his Pokémon were family.
• The Dragon Elder offered Li Wei the Dragon-type move training manual, but Li Wei initially refused because he considered it a precious legacy.
• The Dragon Elder explained that the Dragon Tamer Family revered Rayquaza and that Li Wei's recognition by Black Rayquaza was the main reason for the gift.
• The Dragon Elder recounted how Rayquaza had recovered in the Dragon's Den and left behind a Dragon Fang and Dragon Scales, and how the family gained dragon power.
• Lance and the Dragon Elder urged Li Wei to accept the manual, and Li Wei promised to care for it and properly train Pokémon with it.

After nearly a month away, Li Wei returned to Sinnoh with plans to focus on establishing his Pokémon theme park. He arrived in Jubilife, where Dayou and Incineroar welcomed him home.

• Li Wei left Blackthorn City after saying goodbye to Lance and Clair, reflecting on his new teaching role, awakened aura powers, and other gains from his Kanto trip.
• He planned to postpone searching for Latias and Latios and concentrate on building the Pokémon theme park, whose first three sections were expected to be ready before the summer camp.
• Li Wei arranged for Professor Oak's donated Pokémon skeletons and reconstruction models to be displayed in a dedicated exhibition hall and planned to credit Oak for the donation.
• He reviewed the Dragon Tamer Family's training manual and considered getting a Bagon from the Dragon's Den to raise as a Salamence in the future.
• Li Wei's plane landed at Jubilife Airport, where Dayou and Incineroar came to pick him up, and Dayou remarked on his success at Celadon University.

Li Wei returned to Jubilife after his guest lectures in Celadon boosted his fame, and reunited with his family. After sharing stories from his travels and hearing about plans for a family trip, he messaged Cynthia that he was home safe.

• Li Wei arrived at the Jubilife Breeding Center and saw how much construction had progressed during his absence.
• Li Wei reunited with Leon, Wen Hui, Mizuho, and Li Wen, then recounted highlights of his trip, including meeting an ancient Lucario and visiting Professor Oak's Laboratory.
• Li Wei told his family that Mew had likely disguised itself as a Kangaskhan at Professor Oak's Laboratory, surprising them with the possibility of seeing Mew.
• Li Wen suggested that the family visit the Kanto Region during summer break, and Mizuho and Wen Hui began discussing the trip.
• Li Wei settled into his cleaned room and messaged Cynthia that he had arrived home safely.

Li Wei returned to the Jubilife Breeding Center, where he caught up with the staff, promised to teach them new desserts, and learned that restaurant reservations for his dishes were booked months ahead. He reviewed the center’s expanding operations and headed to inspect the ongoing construction, where Mayor Luca greeted him.

• Dawn admitted she had missed Li Wei’s cooking, and he promised to cook for the staff and teach Xiao Meng and Lalami twenty-seven desserts he had learned from Mr. Philip.
• Kane told Li Wei that reservations for his dishes were nearly booked six months in advance, and Li Wei sent Dawn and Shiyin back to their studies and practice.
• Li Wei learned that the Breeding Center’s work had settled into a steady rhythm, with his uncle Li Wen and Lily running its Pokémon styling business together.
• Li Wei went to inspect the construction progress while his Pokémon were out training, playing, or visiting friends.
• Mayor Luca called out to Li Wei at the exhibition area, where Machoke and Conkeldurr were working under construction workers’ direction.

Li Wei and Mayor Luca inspected the new exhibition areas at the Jubilife Breeding Center, including a savanna designed for gentle herbivorous Pokémon and children to meet them. Li Wei approved the savanna and planned to turn the nearby artificial lake into Swan Lake for water-loving Pokémon.

• Li Wei reunited with Mayor Luca, who praised his lecture and discussed the purpose of the Pokémon Theme Park.
• Li Wei and Mayor Luca walked through the savanna area, where they considered landscaping and agreed to ask Professor Rowan and others for advice.
• Mayor Luca proposed naming the children's interaction area Little Ranch, and Li Wei approved the name.
• Li Wei observed Turtwig, Tauros, Miltank, and Oddish in the savanna and spotted Shaymin hiding in disguise as a Grass Dumpling.
• Li Wei inspected the artificial lake and planned to call it Swan Lake, add Ducklett and Swanna, and possibly bring in Farfetch'd.

Li Wei and Mayor Luca toured the Pokémon Theme Park under construction at the Jubilife Breeding Center, discussing its habitats, exhibits, and a proposed fossil museum. The park remained unfinished, and Li Wei left to prepare for the restaurant while his father, Leon, and Dayou appeared to ask about his conversation with the mayor.

• Li Wei and Mayor Luca toured the rocky hill habitat, where Geodude and Carbink had built stone caves, and discussed bringing in Rockruff.
• They walked through the forest planned for Mankey, Primeape, Chimchar, and Grookey, whose habitats would be divided to prevent fights.
• Li Wei and Mayor Luca visited the Pokémon Restaurant and exhibition hall, then agreed to build a fossil museum using models Professor Oak had provided.
• Li Wei and Mayor Luca spoke with the project manager, encouraged the workers and Pokémon, and left the construction site.
• After Mayor Luca departed, Li Wei’s father, Leon, and Dayou appeared and asked what he had discussed with the mayor.

Li Wei welcomed six Rockruff to the Pokémon Theme Park’s Breeding Center and managed the Pokémon there while training Dragapult and Milotic to learn new moves. The chapter ended with Steven calling Li Wei after Mew had taken his phone.

• Li Wei settled six Rockruff into the Rock Mountain Exhibition Area with help from Diancie and put Diancie in charge of the area, while Tauros managed the Grassland Exhibition Area.
• Li Wei used the Breeding Center’s surveillance system to monitor disputes, including the Mankey group’s struggle over its aging Primeape leader.
• Arcanine learned Burn Up, and Li Wei used Milotic’s Hydro Pump to stop Arcanine’s practice flames from spreading.
• Li Wei taught Dragapult Dragon Dance and Milotic Scale Shot, using methods and scales supplied through the Dragon Tamer Family and Lance.
• Mew answered Steven’s video call to Li Wei, then Steven took his phone back and explained that Mew had stolen it while he showered.

At the Jubilife Breeding Center, Li Wei caught up with Steven, who showed him Old Amber excavated near the Tree of Creation and offered it for the Breeding Center. Li Wei accepted, and Steven offered further financial help as Li Wei continued paying off the debt from building the Pokémon Theme Park.

• Steven told Li Wei that Mew and Lucario were doing well at Cameran Palace and showed him a photo of them playing games.
• Steven explained that he and Doctor Lorenzo were excavating near the Tree of Creation and were keeping their fossil discoveries secret for safety.
• Steven showed Li Wei a piece of Old Amber that likely contained Aerodactyl genes and offered it to him for the Breeding Center.
• Li Wei accepted the Old Amber, and Steven suggested that he ask Roark in Oreburgh City to revive it.
• Steven refused payment and offered to lend Li Wei money if needed, but Li Wei said Mayor Luca and the Pokémon League had helped resolve his funding problem.
• Mew urged Steven to play games, so Steven ended the call with Li Wei.

Li Wei received the Old Amber Steven had sent and planned to revive it at the Oreburgh Mine Museum, expecting it to contain an Aerodactyl. He decided to stay nearby during the revival and judge whether the Aerodactyl could safely roam free, leaving for Oreburgh City the next day.

• Li Wei inspected the Old Amber delivered by a Rocket Logistics courier and learned that Steven wanted the revived Pokémon to live at the breeding center.
• Li Wei considered the challenges of taming an Aerodactyl and letting it fly freely, then decided to consult others and assess its temperament after revival.
• Li Wei called Roark, who confirmed the Oreburgh Mine Museum could revive fossils and recommended that Li Wei stay nearby while the Aerodactyl was being revived.
• Li Wei asked Red, Blue, Professor Oak, Professor Rowan, and others for advice; they told him to judge the Aerodactyl individually, while Blue offered to have his Aerodactyl discipline it if necessary.
• Li Wei announced that he would travel to Oreburgh City the next day to revive the Old Amber.

Li Wei visited the Oreburgh Mine Museum with Roark and learned about its fossil exhibits and research facilities. Doctor Maxim examined Li Wei’s Old Amber and began preparing to revive the Pokémon inside while Li Wei watched from an adjoining room.

• Roark welcomed Li Wei, Lucario, Diancie, and their companions to the Oreburgh Mine Museum and showed them its exhibits.
• Li Wei photographed the museum and told Roark he planned to build a fossil exhibition hall at the Breeding Center.
• Roark introduced Li Wei to Doctor Maxim, who examined Li Wei’s Old Amber and praised its exceptional condition.
• Doctor Maxim began calibrating the equipment and preparing the Old Amber for revival, while Roark led Li Wei and the others to an adjoining viewing room.

Li Wei and Doctor Maxim successfully revived the Aerodactyl in the Old Amber at the Oreburgh Mine Museum, but the newly awakened Pokémon immediately went berserk. As the laboratory’s emergency protections activated, Li Wei sent Metagross and Corviknight to stop it.

• Doctor Maxim confirmed that the Old Amber contained Aerodactyl genes in excellent condition and began the revival process.
• The researchers formed Aerodactyl’s body in the Life Reshaping Base Fluid, and Li Wei waited with his Pokémon as it developed.
• After ten hours, Doctor Maxim infused the nearly complete Aerodactyl with life energy, and it woke with a roar.
• Aerodactyl attacked the reinforced revival chamber, prompting Doctor Maxim to activate emergency protections and ask Li Wei to stop it from reaching the city.
• Li Wei accepted and sent out Metagross and Corviknight to prepare for battle.

Li Wei and his Pokémon tried to stop a newly revived, enraged Aerodactyl from escaping the Oreburgh Mine Museum. Aerodactyl challenged Metagross alone, and the battle continued as it attacked with Dragon Claw.

• Li Wei positioned Metagross, Corviknight, Lucario, Dragapult, Milotic, Arcanine, and Sky Shaymin around the revival chamber before Doctor Maxim opened it.
• Aerodactyl emerged angry and wary, then tried to escape through the dome; Li Wei ordered his Pokémon to stop it.
• Corviknight struck Aerodactyl with Steel Wing, and Metagross blocked its path with Meteor Mash, knocking it back through the air.
• Li Wei told Lucario and Dragapult to stand by and had Metagross use Iron Defense against Aerodactyl's Ancient Power, which barely harmed it.
• Aerodactyl grew angrier and dived at Metagross with Dragon Claw while Doctor Maxim, the researchers, and Roark watched.

Li Wei defeated the rampaging Aerodactyl with Metagross and persuaded it to become his partner. After feeding and healing Aerodactyl, he watched it recover enough to stand and bow its head to him.

• Li Wei ordered Metagross to strike Aerodactyl with Bullet Punch and Flash Cannon, leaving it badly injured and unable to fly.
• Li Wei's Pokémon surrounded Aerodactyl as Doctor Maxim, Roark, and the researchers watched in disbelief.
• Li Wei approached Aerodactyl, explained that the world had changed, and offered to help it adapt if it became his partner.
• Aerodactyl wavered after seeing Metagross and Corviknight, then accepted Pokéblocks and Potion from Li Wei.
• Li Wei asked Shaymin to heal Aerodactyl, and Aerodactyl recovered enough to stand and bow its head to him.

Li Wei caught the revived Aerodactyl at Oreburgh Mine Museum and brought it into his Pokémon team. He left for home to tend to Aerodactyl’s injuries, after arranging a weekend visit with Roark and Doctor Maxim.

• Li Wei caught Aerodactyl in a Luxury Ball after it resisted capture several times, then welcomed it as his Pokémon.
• Li Wei treated Aerodactyl’s wounds, and Metagross, Lucario, Shaymin, and Arcanine greeted their new companion.
• Roark and Doctor Maxim congratulated Li Wei, who declined dinner and invited them and the researchers to visit his Breeding Center that weekend.
• Li Wei rode Metagross home and messaged everyone that he had caught Aerodactyl; Red challenged him to a battle, and Blue suggested a cash gift.
• Green advised Li Wei that fossil Pokémon needed three to seven days to adjust after waking and that he should spend extra time with Aerodactyl.

Li Wei returned to the Jubilife Breeding Center with the newly revived Aerodactyl and asked Nurse Joy to treat its injuries. After Aerodactyl recovered overnight, Li Wei began settling it into a new home by the artificial lake.

• Li Wei explained that he had caught Aerodactyl after the fossil revival took only ten hours, then brought it to Nurse Joy for a checkup.
• Nurse Joy treated Aerodactyl and let it sleep at the Pokémon Center while it recovered from its injuries and revival.
• The next morning, Nurse Joy let Aerodactyl exercise, and Li Wei found it flying alongside Corviknight.
• Aerodactyl thanked Nurse Joy, then Li Wei led it toward the artificial lake where he planned to build its home.

Li Wei built Aerodactyl a cave nest and took Aerodactyl and Dawn flying so the newly revived Pokémon could adjust to the modern world. He told Dawn to return home after the week ended and spend time with her mother before beginning her journey.

• Li Wei arranged construction of Aerodactyl's cave nest alongside the Little Ranch and Ghost-type facility.
• Li Wei and Dawn rode Aerodactyl and Corviknight to Misty Mountain, where Li Wei stopped Aerodactyl from attacking a passing Fearow.
• Li Wei praised Aerodactyl for adjusting to the new world and reminded the Pokémon not to attack without his command.
• After flying, Li Wei told Dawn she could stop coming to the Breeding Center after the week and should spend time helping her mother, Saiko, before her journey.

Li Wei completed a cliffside nest for Aerodactyl and sent Dawn home after her stay at the Breeding Center. Aerodactyl settled into its new territory, but repeated defeats by Metagross and Lucario showed Li Wei that it knew when to yield.

• Li Wei showed Aerodactyl its newly built cave nest, and Aerodactyl flew off to decorate it.
• After farewells and gifts from Wen Hui and Xiao Meng, Dawn rode Corviknight home and decided she would catch one someday.
• Li Wei considered adding Kabuto and Omanyte to the island, where Aerodactyl and Vera's Tyrantrum already lived peacefully.
• Aerodactyl's strength returned to the Beginner Elite Four level, but Metagross defeated it repeatedly despite its daily challenges.
• Aerodactyl challenged Lucario and, after losing, treated Lucario like another best buddy, leading Li Wei to conclude that Aerodactyl knew when to yield.

Li Wei showed Roark, Professor Maxim, and the Oreburgh Mine Museum researchers the expanding Breeding Center and revealed his plan to open a Pokémon Theme Park. He explained that the Pokémon would be treated as employees and that the park would help visitors understand and interact with them; it was set to open in late July.

• At lunch, Professor Maxim and Roark wondered why the Breeding Center had grown so much since their last visits.
• Li Wei showed them the Pokémon habitats, including a lake planned for Swanna and Ducklett and a sixty-meter artificial mountain built as an Aerodactyl nest.
• Professor Maxim guessed that the paths through the habitats were designed for visitors to explore the grounds.
• Li Wei revealed that he was creating a Pokémon Theme Park and said it would teach visitors about Pokémon while treating them respectfully as employees.
• Professor Maxim praised Li Wei's plan, and Roark and the researchers were convinced.

Li Wei gained Doctor Maxim and Roark’s support for his Pokémon Theme Park, and the Oreburgh Mine Research Institute agreed to send ten fossil Pokémon to the Breeding Center after their research was complete. Mizuki trained new employees in the Breeding Center’s principles as it expanded, and Cynthia arrived for a visit.

• Li Wei explained that the Pokémon Theme Park would educate the public, protect Pokémon, and help breed endangered species, earning Doctor Maxim and Roark’s support.
• Roark proposed transferring the Oreburgh Mine Research Institute’s unclaimed fossil Pokémon to the Breeding Center, and Doctor Maxim agreed to send them in about half a month.
• Doctor Maxim told Li Wei that five Omanyte, two Kabuto, two Shieldon, and one Cranidos would be transferred after their research was complete.
• Li Wei’s father Leon, Dayou, and Incineroar learned about the incoming fossil Pokémon and welcomed the Breeding Center’s growing community.
• Mizuki guided new employees around the expanding Breeding Center and urged them to learn how to respect Pokémon and provide the best care they could.
• Cynthia found some free time and came to the Breeding Center.