Chapter Summaries

Li Wei welcomed friends and guests to the Pokémon Theme Park before its opening, and they gathered for lunch and made plans for the evening. Akin, who had gone unnoticed by the fans, wondered how everyone would spend the afternoon.

• Lance arrived in time for lunch, followed by Steven, Riley, and two Lucario, who brought congratulations from Queen Arianna and Mew.
• Li Wei checked on Lucario, and Ash rushed to greet Sir Aaron's Lucario after recovering quickly from a field battle with Akin.
• Riley introduced himself to Professor Oak, Professor Rowan, and Li Wei's grandpa in the reception room.
• Cynthia's friends Diantha, Shauntal, and Caitlin were due to arrive that evening, while Blue, Yellow, and Crystal shared a suite Lorelei had booked for five years.
• The guests ate lunch at the Pokémon Restaurant, where fans asked for autographs from several visitors but ignored Akin.
• Akin asked how they would pass the afternoon if they were not touring the theme park.

At Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park, the guests chose activities for the afternoon while preparing for an evening barbecue. Lance followed Dragonite to the lake, where he met Dawn and watched her begin a contest performance.

• Steven rented a top-floor suite, and Lorelei offered Blue a place to stay in her suite.
• Akin, Silver, and Ash started playing cards, while Red and Green went to battle; Brock, Yellow, and Crystal helped Li Wei prepare barbecue ingredients.
• Blue collected autographs and took photos of Li Wei and his Pokémon, while Steven invited Diancie to visit Jirachi.
• Dragonite led Lance to the lakeside, where Dratini greeted them during Dawn's training.
• Lance asked Dawn to show him her contest routine, and Dawn agreed.

Lance gave Dawn special training for her Pokémon Contest performance, while Ash sought battle training after escaping a card game. Blue offered to train Ash after Red defeated him in a Mega Evolution battle.

• Lance learned that Dawn had earned three Ribbons and asked her to show him her contest performance, then began training her Dratini.
• Cynthia, Lorelei, and Sabrina relaxed together and discussed how Team Rocket had helped with Snowpoint City's evacuation.
• Ash left the card game with Akin and Silver to find Red and Blue battling at the Breeding Center.
• Red defeated Blue after their Mega Venusaur and Mega Charizard Y battle, and Charizard landed on Ash, who emerged unharmed.
• Ash said he wanted to train hard and win the Sinnoh League, so Blue offered him special training.

During Ash and Dawn’s special training at the Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park, Gible’s bizarre Draco Meteor repeatedly dodged powerful attacks and struck Piplup on the head. Lance, Blue, and Red remained baffled, and Blue suggested testing the move again despite Piplup’s protests.

• Lance began teaching Dawn Dragon Dance and Draco Meteor while Ash trained Gible to use Draco Meteor.
• Gible’s Draco Meteor curved across the park, evaded Dragonite’s Hyper Beam, and knocked Piplup out.
• Dawn explained that Gible’s Draco Meteor always seemed to target Piplup, and Lance healed Gible while comforting Piplup.
• A second Draco Meteor slipped through Hyper Beams from Dragonite and Gyarados and hit Piplup again.
• Lance summoned Ash, Blue, and Red, who were astonished to learn that Gible’s attacks had struck Piplup twice from far away.
• Blue suggested testing Gible’s Draco Meteor one more time, while Piplup protested.

Steven joined the Champions and Pokémon puzzling over why Gible’s Draco Meteor always struck Piplup, while Li Wei and the others prepared an elaborate banquet. Lian told them to keep practicing, and the group realized that Li Wei’s skill came from relentless study.

• Steven returned to Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park with Diancie and joined Lance, Red, Blue, and the others investigating Gible’s Draco Meteor, which repeatedly hit Piplup and could not be stopped.
• Diancie left the group and went to find Li Wei while he and Brock, Lalami, Mizuki, Xiao Meng, Yellow, and Crystal prepared the banquet.
• Li Wei served Yellow, Crystal, and Arcanine his Vanilla Hazelnut Napoleon Pastry, then gave Diancie a portion as the preparations continued.
• Professor Oak, Professor Rowan, and Lian noticed the group around Swan Lake and learned about Gible’s strange Draco Meteor.
• Lian told the group to practice and study harder, prompting Red, Blue, Lance, and the others to recognize why Li Wei was so skilled.

At Jubilife Pokémon Park, Li Wei and his guests shared a meal before Regigigas demonstrated how it crafted the legendary giants. Regigigas completed Regirock, Registeel, and Regice, whose lights awakened as the valley filled with their combined glow.

• Li Wei invited everyone to an early celebration beside Swan Lake and woke Regigigas to share the meal.
• Li Wei, Professor Oak, Professor Rowan, Red, Blue, Cynthia, Lorelei, and the others gathered in the Wild Area to watch Regigigas craft figurines from prepared materials.
• Regigigas shaped the tuff and granite into Regirock and sent a thread of earthy-yellow light into its body.
• Regigigas melted and shaped the metal materials into Registeel, then infused it with silver light.
• Regigigas carved the Antarctic ice and ice rocks into Regice and infused it with blue light.
• Regigigas called out as the three giants' face lights activated and their colored lights illuminated the valley.

Regigigas created Regirock, Registeel, and Regice from raw materials and gave them life, then allowed the group to catch them. Li Wei kept Regigigas’s ability to make more Titans secret, and he, Cynthia, Steven, and Lorelei stayed behind to catch the three guardians.

• Regigigas gave Regirock, Registeel, and Regice permission to be caught after demonstrating how it had created them.
• Professor Oak and the others recorded the event and marveled at Regigigas’s power, while Professor Rowan asked everyone to keep it secret.
• Li Wei claimed Regigigas could only make a limited number of Titans, and Riley realized he was lying but chose not to expose him.
• Blue judged the three Titans powerful enough to protect Regigigas, and Cynthia welcomed the extra security for its temple.
• Li Wei sent the others back to rest before the theme park opening, while he, Cynthia, Steven, and Lorelei remained to catch the Titans without battling.

Cynthia, Steven, and Lorelei caught Regirock, Registeel, and Regice, then Cynthia told Li Wei that their friends would help staff the Pokémon Theme Park on opening day. As the two watched the stars, Li Wei looked ahead to the park’s future expansion into a hot spring resort.

• Cynthia caught Regirock, Steven caught Registeel, and Lorelei caught Regice, with Li Wei keeping their Poké Balls for them.
• Li Wei and Cynthia spent the evening together beneath the stars while Lucario held Regigigas’s stone sphere.
• Cynthia said she and Lance would leave after the opening to investigate poaching leads and gather more evidence.
• Cynthia told Li Wei that Lance, Steven, Lorelei, Yellow, and Crystal had volunteered to help at the park’s themed pavilions and Little Ranch.
• Li Wei planned to eventually add hot springs and expanded physiotherapy facilities to turn the theme park into a broader entertainment and relaxation resort.

On the morning of the Pokémon Theme Park’s opening, Li Wei prepared for the day as Sinnoh NOW arrived to cover the Guardian Medal ceremony and launch its new show. Kirishō chose Absol for the first episode, and the park was nearly ready to open by 8:30.

• Li Wei got up early and met Dayou, Xiao Meng, and Mizuki, who were excited about the park’s opening.
• Kirishō arrived with a large Sinnoh NOW crew and confirmed the day’s schedule with Li Wei.
• Kirishō announced his new show, “Behind the Truth, Pokémon Appraisal!”, which would film its first episode at the park.
• Kirishō chose Absol as the first episode’s subject and said he had asked Professor Sycamore for help with Mega Evolution.
• Aoli and the crew photographed the exhibition halls while the park staff finished preparing to open.

Visitors crowded into Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park ahead of its opening, drawn by its attractions, low ticket prices, and impressive flower baskets from prominent Trainers and institutions. As the Pokémon League medal ceremony approached, Mayor Luca prepared to lead it while disguised President Samaranch watched the park as an ordinary visitor.

• Visitors arriving at Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park admired flower baskets sent by organizations, Gym Leaders, Champions, and other notable figures.
• Samaranch entered the park in disguise with his assistants and learned that admission was free for visitors over sixty.
• A ticket attendant requested an announcement, and Xiao Rou directed older visitors to a free entrance lane.
• Mayor Luca and Section Chief Zoro discussed the park’s safety preparations, and Luca encouraged Zoro to spend the day with Belle.
• Samaranch avoided being noticed by Mayor Luca and waited with his assistants as Professor Oak, Professor Rowan, Professor Sycamore, Professor Maxim, and Bill gathered for the medal ceremony.

At the Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park, Mayor Luca began the ceremony honoring Li Wei with the Pokémon League’s highest-ranking Guardian Medal for protecting Snowpoint City. The ceremony was still underway as the mayor recounted Hunter J’s threat to Snowpoint’s heritage.

• Li Wei arrived at the ceremony in a suit, with his Pokémon, family, friends, and fellow Champions gathered around him.
• Pokédex Rotom began livestreaming while reporters prepared to cover the ceremony.
• Mayor Luca welcomed the crowd and praised Li Wei for protecting Snowpoint City through courage, wisdom, and his love for Pokémon.
• Mayor Luca recalled how Hunter J had targeted Snowpoint Temple and Snowpoint Forest, prompting anger from the crowd.

At Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park, Mayor Luca presented Li Wei with the Sinnoh Pokémon League’s highest honor, the Platinum Guardian Medal, for protecting Snowpoint City, Snowpoint Forest, and Regigigas from Hunter J’s scheme. Li Wei accepted the medal as a responsibility and promised to keep protecting Pokémon, just as the park prepared to open.

• Mayor Luca announced Li Wei’s role in stopping Hunter J and calming Regigigas, then presented him with the Platinum Guardian Medal on behalf of the Sinnoh Pokémon League.
• Li Wei’s family, friends, Pokémon, and fellow trainers applauded and congratulated him.
• Li Wei thanked everyone and said the honor belonged to his Pokémon and to Lucian, Brandon, and Riley, who had defended Snowpoint Temple.
• Li Wei pledged to treat the title of League Guardian as a responsibility and continue protecting the lives sharing the world.
• Yuka announced that the park’s opening was next as it neared nine o’clock.

Li Wei officially opened the Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park and invited visitors to learn about Pokémon by seeing them live and interacting with them. As the crowds explored, his friends teased him and Cynthia about marriage and arranged for Red and Yellow to explore together.

• Li Wei credited his Pokémon partners during his acceptance speech, then described the theme park’s purpose and declared it open.
• Visitors poured into the park after the ribbon cutting, while Wen Hui, Mizuho, and Dayou went to work and Professor Oak and Professor Rowan toured with Li Wei’s grandpa.
• Steven, Lance, Green, and Cynthia congratulated Li Wei, and Lance joked that Li Wei’s next dream was to marry Cynthia.
• The group chanted for Li Wei to propose, and Cynthia blushed as Li Wei said they had time to focus on their careers first.
• Diantha drew Green away so Red and Yellow could explore together, while Li Wei invited everyone to enjoy the newly opened park.

Photographer Franklin visited Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park while searching for inspiration and found that its Pokémon and habitats felt more natural than he had expected. In Bamboo Hideaway, he watched wary Pancham forage and spotted a pair of Pangoro.

• Aoli recognized Franklin, an award-winning Unovan photographer, as he explored the theme park and explained his reputation to Hideyoshi and Yuji.
• Franklin crossed Swan Lake, observed Swanna showing off to visitors, and passed the Fossil Museum without finding inspiration.
• Franklin entered Bamboo Hideaway and admired its realistic bamboo grove, quiet stream, and shafts of morning light.
• Five Pancham emerged with leaves in their mouths, searched for buried bamboo shoots, and deliberately hid while eating under visitors' gazes.
• Franklin followed the boardwalk deeper into the grove and saw a married pair of Pangoro.

On the theme park’s opening day, Li Wei’s Pokémon and friends helped welcome visitors as they explored the park’s attractions and habitats. Red and Yellow headed to the Little Ranch, while Professor Oak began showing a frightened child the beauty of Bug-type Pokémon.

• Li Wei changed into his Park Director outfit and discovered that Lucario and the others had gone to their assigned posts around the park.
• Metagross and the two Dragapult surveyed the park from the sky, while Corviknight helped oversee flying rides as Dawn and Korrina rode alongside Aerodactyl and Corviknight.
• Diancie returned to the Rock Mountain Exhibition Area, where the Carbink gathered around her and delighted a visiting child.
• Old Master Lian led Professor Oak and Professor Rowan past the Bibarel’s dens and dam, and Professor Rowan found material for his Pokémon Summer Camp.
• Professor Oak reassured a frightened boy at the Bug-type pavilion by pointing out Vivillon’s beauty and explaining Bug-type Pokémon to him.
• Red and Yellow chose the Little Ranch as their first destination after receiving their arrangements.

Li Wei livestreamed a tour of Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park, while Red and Yellow played with Pokémon at the Little Ranch and Cynthia's group visited Team Rocket's ice cream stall. After introducing the ranch to viewers, Li Wei headed toward Swan Lake.

• Yellow gathered the Little Ranch Pokémon around her and persuaded Red to play Eagle and Chicks with them.
• Li Wei began livestreaming the park, and his fans asked to see Cynthia.
• Cynthia recognized Jessie, James, and Meowth at their ice cream stall, and Meowth explained that Giovanni had told them to follow Li Wei's orders.
• Cynthia bought every flavor of ice cream, while Diantha praised the treats and suggested the trio open a shop.
• Li Wei showed viewers the Little Ranch, where Xiao Meng, Shiyin, and other staff taught children to care for Pokémon.
• Li Wei finished introducing the Little Ranch and set off with Pokédex Rotom for Swan Lake.

Professor Oak and Professor Rowan explored the park’s Bug, Ghost, and Rock exhibits and saw how Li Wei used Pokémon interactions and immersive environments to educate visitors. They left impressed by the park’s vision of harmony between humans and Pokémon.

• Professor Oak and Professor Rowan entered the Ghost-type hall, where a Misdreavus stood facing a wall after being scolded by Mismagius.
• Luo Ye showed visitors how Trevenant sheltered a Pidgey’s nest, while Phantump and Pumpkaboo played with Oddish, helping Professor Oak understand the exhibit’s message about dispelling fear through familiarity.
• Professor Oak and Professor Rowan explored the crystal-filled Earth Vein Corridor and learned that Carbink had dug out most of its minerals and that Diancie’s Holy Diamond would disappear if taken too far from her.
• Professor Oak and Professor Rowan visited the Rock Mountain Exhibition Area, where Diancie and Carbink played and other Rock-type Pokémon lived among the cliffs and simulated terrain.
• Professor Oak recalled Li Wei’s goal of building a bridge between human and Pokémon hearts, and Professor Rowan praised the park’s combination of research, conservation, education, and entertainment.

Li Wei showed viewers the Pokémon Theme Park’s Wild Area and described Tauros before visiting its bustling shops and restaurants. At lunch, Green, Lance, and Bruno ate at the panoramic restaurant, where Lance spotted Li Wei livestreaming nearby.

• Li Wei livestreamed Rapidash races and answered visitors’ questions about Tauros horns, scars, and Alolan Tauros.
• Blue sold out of signed merchandise while Silver helped her manage the business, and Blue decided to take him to lunch.
• Li Wei described the park’s four Pokémon restaurants, food streets, and dining options for visitors.
• Green, Lance, and Bruno ate at the panoramic restaurant and watched Pokémon in the Pinnacle of Royalty exhibit.
• Lance spotted Li Wei livestreaming and suggested inviting him to eat with them.

Li Wei introduced the Pinnacle of Royalty enclosure, where Pyroar and Luxray guarded opposing Pride Rocks and Copperajah helped maintain balance across the plains. The tour ended with the enclosure’s three-way arrangement presented as stable, while the rival leaders remained watchful of each other.

• Li Wei answered Lance’s invitation to share a meal and said he would visit after introducing the enclosure to his livestream viewers.
• Li Wei and Pokédex Rotom arrived at the sunlit savanna, where Zeraora watched over the enclosure from Pride Rock and several Pokémon flew overhead.
• Li Wei explained that the enclosure recreated habitats for Pyroar and Copperajah and housed powerful groups led by Pyroar and Luxray.
• Pokédex Rotom showed Pyroar resting on the left Pride Rock and Luxray watching from the right as their young played below.
• Li Wei explained that Pyroar and Luxray patrolled their separate territories and kept their distance, while Copperajah and its partner sheltered other Pokémon and helped balance the plains.

Li Wei celebrated completing the first stage of the Pokémon Theme Park mission while livestreaming the Pinnacle of Royalty exhibit. He showed viewers the young Litleo and Shinx playing and training, then joined Lance, Blue, and Bruno at the scenic restaurant, where Blue suggested warning visitors not to feed the Pokémon.

• Li Wei completed the first-stage Pokémon Theme Park Adventure mission and received two Pokémon Item Prize Tickets and a random rare Pokémon clue.
• The second-stage mission was assigned, requiring 50,000 visitors in one day and 200,000 visitors in total.
• Li Wei showed viewers the Litleo and Shinx playing and explained how their parents let them learn through safe scuffles.
• Li Wei pointed out the Zebstrika and Copperajah across the plains before inviting Zeraora to eat with him.
• Li Wei ate at the scenic restaurant with Lance, Blue, and Bruno, who praised the park and discussed possible improvements.
• Blue suggested adding a notice telling visitors not to feed the Pokémon.