Chapter Summaries

Red, Blue, Li Wei, and other prominent Trainers entered the Pokémon Theme Park tournament, drawing a huge crowd. After the morning Qualifiers and the round of thirty-two, Dawn advanced to the round of sixteen, while Li Wei’s Darkrai offered to battle for him.

• Red, Blue, Cynthia, Steven, Lance, Lorelei, Valerie, Elesa, and Li Wei decided to enter the tournament, and Darkrai offered to battle for Li Wei after he considered his chances.
• On September 10, Li Wei assigned Red and the others to referee while he took Sirfetch'd around the Qualifiers to defeat challengers.
• Dawn and Gengar advanced through the Qualifiers, while Yellow and Blue stayed out of the competition and Blue turned her attention to making money.
• Pikachu defeated Roark in the round of thirty-two, and Sirfetch'd defeated Fantina's Drifblim with Meteor Assault.
• Dawn's Dratini evolved into Dragonair and defeated Lt. Surge, earning Dawn the final place in the round of sixteen.

The round of 16 began at the Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park, with Red, Cynthia, Diantha, and Steven advancing past their opponents. The tournament continued after Silver’s Feraligatr was knocked out by Steven’s Metagross.

• Dawn’s Dragonair defeated Lt. Surge’s Magnemite, sending Dawn into the final sixteen and boosting her confidence.
• Yuka hosted the live broadcast as the sixteen contestants began the single-elimination tournament, and Dawn drew Red as her opponent.
• Red defeated Dawn’s Togekiss with Pikachu after giving her a chance to battle.
• Cynthia defeated Akin’s Typhlosion after Spiritomb used Trick Room and a barrage of Shadow Balls.
• Diantha defeated Brock’s Rhyperior with Gardevoir, while Steven defeated Silver’s Feraligatr with Metagross.

The remaining quarterfinal matches concluded, and Li Wei defeated Ash after Lucario overpowered Sceptile. With all eight quarterfinalists decided, the tournament continued.

• Blue defeated Erika after Blastoise knocked out Vileplume.
• Lance defeated Valerie when Gyarados knocked out Sylveon.
• Lorelei defeated Elesa after Lapras knocked out Emolga.
• Ash sent out Sceptile against Li Wei, but Lucario gained the advantage with Aura Sphere, Bone Rush, and Extreme Speed.
• Li Wei commanded Lucario to use Protect against Leaf Storm and then defeated Sceptile with Close Combat and Sky Uppercut.
• Ash accepted Li Wei's advice to train harder, and the tournament moved on with all eight quarterfinalists decided.

Leon and Raihan reached the Isle of Armor with Mustard just before the quarterfinals, where Leon explained that he wanted to watch Red compete. The first quarterfinal began with Red facing Steven, and both Champions Mega Evolved their Pokémon.

• Leon and Raihan got lost on their way to the Isle of Armor but arrived at the Master Dojo before the quarterfinals began.
• Mustard welcomed Leon and Raihan, and the three ate together while preparing to watch the livestream.
• Leon said he wanted to see how much of a gap remained between him and Red, while Mustard and Raihan discussed the tournament.
• The quarterfinal brackets were announced, with Red facing Steven in the first match.
• Red sent out Charizard and Steven sent out Metagross, and both Trainers Mega Evolved their Pokémon.

Red and Steven began their battle at Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park by Mega Evolving Charizard and Metagross, then traded powerful attacks under Charizard’s harsh sunlight. The fight continued with Metagross advancing through the air as Charizard unleashed a Heat Wave across half the arena.

• Yuka introduced Red’s battle against Steven, and both Trainers Mega Evolved Charizard and Metagross as the match began.
• Red ordered Charizard to use Flamethrower, but Steven lifted Metagross into the air with Magnet Rise to avoid the attack.
• Metagross struck with Bullet Punch and Psychic Fangs, while Charizard blocked the latter with Protect and countered with Flamethrower; Metagross also used Protect.
• Steven fired Flash Cannon, and Red had Charizard dodge and use Solar Beam, which Metagross partially blocked by using Psychic to raise a stone barrier.
• Steven sent Metagross in with Meteor Mash, while Red kept it at a distance with Flamethrower and then unleashed a Heat Wave that covered half the arena.

Red defeated Steven in a fierce battle at the Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park, with Mega Charizard Y overcoming Mega Metagross in their final clash. After the trainers shook hands, Blue renewed his determination to beat Red, and the other upper-bracket battle was about to begin.

• Red's Mega Charizard Y used Heat Wave under Drought, badly damaging Steven's Mega Metagross despite its defensive screens and Iron Defense.
• Steven sent Mega Metagross charging through the flames with Agility and a full-power Meteor Mash, while Red answered with Blast Burn.
• Mega Charizard Y won the final clash, and Yuka announced that Red advanced after Mega Metagross was unable to battle.
• Red and Steven recalled their Pokémon and shook hands, with Steven thanking Metagross and accepting the loss without regret.
• Blue watched the match and vowed to beat Red, while Darkrai observed from the shadows and the next upper-bracket battle was about to begin.

Cynthia defeated Diantha with Spiritomb, earning the chance to face Red, and Blue beat Lance in the next Champion match. Li Wei and Lorelei were set to battle next.

• Diantha sent out Mega Gardevoir, while Cynthia chose Spiritomb and stopped Gardevoir from using Calm Mind with Taunt.
• Spiritomb endured Moonblast, struck back with Payback, and used Memento before its final Shadow Ball knocked Gardevoir out.
• Cynthia thanked Spiritomb and exchanged smiles with Diantha before turning toward Red.
• Blue sent out Aerodactyl against Lance's Dragonite and took the initiative with Rock Slide and Ice Fang.
• Aerodactyl interrupted Dragonite's Dragon Dance with Ancient Power, then won their aerial battle with Ice Fang, leaving Li Wei versus Lorelei as the next match.

Li Wei battled Lorelei in Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park, where Zeraora faced Lapras on a frozen battlefield. The fight continued as Zeraora cracked the ice to regain its footing, while Lapras used Ice Beam to reinforce it.

• Mustard, Raihan, Leon, Blue, and Ash watched and discussed Li Wei's strength before the battle began.
• Li Wei sent out Zeraora, and Lorelei sent out Lapras; Lapras used Reflect to reduce damage from Zeraora's Spark.
• Lapras used Blizzard to freeze the field, slowing Zeraora and giving Lapras an advantage on the ice.
• Lapras began charging Sheer Cold, but Zeraora jumped into the air to avoid the attack.
• Li Wei ordered Zeraora to use Plasma Fists to crack the ice, and Lorelei countered with Ice Beam to reinforce the frozen surface.

Li Wei and Zeraora defeated Lorelei and Lapras by using the damaged ice field to launch a close-range attack. After the victory, Red decided to enter the Master League with Blue next year, setting up a future tournament rivalry.

• Li Wei had Zeraora use Wild Charge against the raised ice to launch itself toward Lapras and land a powerful hit.
• Zeraora shattered Lapras's Protect with Plasma Fists and knocked Lapras out, giving Li Wei the victory over Lorelei.
• Leon considered inviting Li Wei to the Master League next year, while Li Wei and Lorelei shook hands after the match.
• Blue accepted Red's proposal for them to enter next year's Master League.

Li Wei chose Arcanine to face Blue’s Arcanine, hoping to show how far his Pokémon had progressed despite their gap in strength. The battle began with a clash of powerful attacks, and Blue’s Arcanine kept pressing forward after Li Wei’s Arcanine recovered with Morning Sun.

• Li Wei refused Darkrai’s offer to battle Blue and chose Arcanine instead, while Blue also sent out his Arcanine.
• The two trainers began an Arcanine mirror match, with Blue’s Pokémon at upper Champion level and Li Wei’s at mid Elite Four level.
• Li Wei and Blue opened with Flare Blitz, and the collision knocked both Arcanine back.
• Blue’s Arcanine used Extreme Speed to strike Li Wei’s Arcanine from the side, while Li Wei’s Arcanine recovered with Morning Sun.
• Blue’s Arcanine attacked with Wild Charge, but Li Wei’s Arcanine blocked it with Protect before Blue ordered Thunder Fang.

Blue defeated Li Wei in a grueling Arcanine battle, sending him to the final while Li Wei accepted the loss without regret. Cynthia prepared to face Red, who revealed that his choice was Mewtwo.

• Blue's Arcanine overcame Li Wei's unusually resilient Arcanine after both Pokémon fought through a fierce battle of attrition.
• Li Wei's Arcanine unleashed a powerful Flare Blitz, but Blue's Arcanine combined Extreme Speed with Flare Blitz and won.
• Yuka declared Blue the winner, and Blue praised Li Wei's Arcanine before preparing for the final.
• Li Wei reassured Dawn and Ash that Arcanine had enjoyed the battle, while Metagross accepted that it would not compete in the final.
• Cynthia entered the field to face Red, who first sent out Garchomp and then revealed Mewtwo as his choice.

Red and Cynthia battled with Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Garchomp at the Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park. Their clash ended in a huge explosion, leaving the outcome uncertain.

• Cynthia and Red chose Garchomp and Mewtwo, then Mega Evolved them into Mega Garchomp and Mega Mewtwo Y.
• Cynthia opened with Sandstorm and Earthquake, while Red anticipated Garchomp's Dragon Claw and countered with Psystrike.
• Mega Garchomp's second Earthquake struck Mega Mewtwo Y's Protect barrier, but Red replaced the sandstorm with Sunny Day.
• Cynthia attacked with Dragon Claw and combined Draco Meteor with Dragon Rush, while Red answered with Psystrike.
• Mega Garchomp and Mega Mewtwo Y collided in a blast that sent a mushroom cloud into the sky, and the outcome remained unknown.

Red defeated Cynthia in the semifinals, and the eagerly awaited final between Red and Blue began with Blue's Mega Charizard X facing Red's Pikachu. Blue boosted Charizard with Dragon Dance as the battle continued.

• Red's Mega Mewtwo Y defeated Cynthia's Mega Garchomp with Psystrike, winning their match.
• Cynthia congratulated Red and recognized the gap between their strength as Garchomp was taken for treatment.
• At four thirty, Red and Blue faced off in the tournament final, and Blue sent out Charizard while Red chose Pikachu.
• Blue Mega Evolved Charizard into Mega Charizard X, whose Dragon typing made it less vulnerable to Pikachu's Electric-type attacks.
• Pikachu dodged Dragon Claw, struck back with Thunderbolt and Iron Tail, and Blue's Charizard countered with Thunder Punch.
• Red used Double Team, and Blue ordered Mega Charizard X to use Dragon Dance to raise its Attack and Speed.

Red’s Pikachu defeated Blue’s Mega Charizard X in the tournament final, making Red the winner. Giovanni, watching the livestream, recognized how far Red and the other trainers had progressed, while Leon resolved to train harder after seeing Red’s strength.

• Red’s Pikachu used paralysis and a series of attacks to overcome Blue’s Mega Charizard X, while Blue tried to counter with Charizard’s powerful moves.
• Pikachu landed a final Electro Ball that knocked Charizard out, and Yuka announced Red as the winner.
• Blue thanked Charizard for its efforts and accepted the loss.
• Giovanni watched the livestream and reflected on Red’s progress, the other competitors’ strengths, and Li Wei’s hidden Pokémon.
• Leon decided to train harder after watching Red’s battle, and Raihan corrected him when he started walking the wrong way.

Red and Blue announced they would enter next year's Master League, and Li Wei decided to join them so his Pokémon could battle. The group discussed Dynamax and possible opponents, while Ash was told to focus on winning the Lily of the Valley Conference first.

• At dinner, Red announced he would enter next year's Master League, and Blue said he would enter with him.
• Steven and Diantha welcomed the prospect of facing Red and Blue, while the group discussed using Dynamax in Galar.
• Blue asked Li Wei if he would enter, and Li Wei agreed after seeing his Pokémon eager to compete.
• Li Wei joked about using powerful Legendary Pokémon, and Lance warned that some of them might be too much for Wyndon Stadium.
• Lorelei looked forward to facing Li Wei in a full battle, while Akin and Silver considered entering the league.
• Ash said he wanted to enter, but Blue told him to focus on becoming the Lily of the Valley Conference Champion, and Cynthia doubted that would be easy.

At the Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park, the group discussed Ash's upcoming Lily of the Valley Conference and Tobias's undefeated Darkrai. Lance proposed that Li Wei enter the conference for battle experience, and a new side quest appeared in Li Wei's mind.

• Ash declared that he would enter next year's Master League, and Green told him to focus on winning the Lily of the Valley Conference.
• Cynthia revealed that Tobias had been defeating Gym Leaders using only Darkrai, and Roark and Gardenia admitted they had lost to him.
• Green planned to give Ash crash training, while Lance suggested Li Wei enter the Lily of the Valley Conference to gain experience in official battles.
• The group imagined Li Wei sweeping the tournament, but Ash said he would prepare and give Li Wei a good battle if they met.
• Li Wei received another side quest involving the Lily of the Valley Conference.

Li Wei accepted a quest to win the Lily of the Valley Conference and prepared his Pokémon to compete, while Ash looked forward to facing him. The Pokémon Theme Park surpassed eighty thousand visitors in a day, and Li Wei considered holding a tournament as he pursued the million-visitor goal.

• Li Wei accepted the quest to win the Lily of the Valley Conference after Roark, Gardenia, and Fantina offered him their Gym Badges, and Ash eagerly anticipated battling him.
• Blue told Ash to train hard for the tournament and planned to give him special training the next day.
• Li Wei discussed the conference with his Pokémon, who agreed to prepare, while Darkrai thanked him and said it was nearly ready to search for Cresselia.
• The Pokémon Theme Park drew more than eighty thousand visitors in one day, bringing Li Wei closer to the million-visitor quest milestone.
• Li Wei considered holding a short tournament at the Theme Park, and the group chatted late into the night before going to bed.

Li Wei and the Champions hosted a crowded fan meet-and-greet at Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park as the previous three days’ events sparked huge crowds and online attention. The park’s popularity surged, and Li Wei planned further expansions, including food streets, a water park, and artificial hot springs.

• Li Wei opened the theme park early and turned Central Plaza into a meet-and-greet, where Dayou managed the crowds and Li Wei, Red, Blue, Steven, and others signed autographs and answered questions.
• Yellow went to Alamos Town to continue helping Darkrai train, while Lance planned to visit later to see if he could help.
• Videos of the event’s battles trended online, and Li Wei’s victory over Lorelei’s Lapras with Zeraora boosted his reputation as a Trainer.
• The fashion show and performances by Elesa, Valerie, Erika, Diantha, and others drew praise, while Yuka’s commentary made her famous beyond Sinnoh.
• Li Wei’s theme park became widely known, and he planned to expand it with more restaurants, food streets, a water park, and artificial hot springs.

Blue gave Ash special training to address his weaknesses and prepare him for the Lily of the Valley Conference, while Li Wei filmed a whirlwind tour of the Pokémon Theme Park for a new video. The chapter ended with Li Wei uploading the video for review.

• Blue trained Ash in defensive counterattacks and told him to strengthen Gabite, Charizard, Sceptile, and Snorlax before the Lily of the Valley Conference.
• Blue identified Monferno’s powerful flame as a fire of emotion that Ash would need to learn to control.
• Lance visited Yellow’s training session with Darkrai and left the training to her.
• Li Wei decided to make a one-day Theme Park tour video and set off with Pokédex Rotom to film it.
• Li Wei filmed the Junior Pokémon Caretaker activity at the Little Ranch, then uploaded his video for review.

Li Wei gained the top-tier Teaching Disciples skill and set out with Cynthia to find Cresselia on Fullmoon Island. They reached the island on a full-moon night, but his Scan Radar detected no sign of Cresselia, so they headed toward Crescent Bay.

• Li Wei completed stage five of his UP Creator mission, received five Pokémon Item Prize Tickets, and gained the top-tier Teaching Disciples skill.
• Li Wei reviewed the stage-six mission, which required two million followers and fifty videos with a million views, and planned to resume uploading videos.
• Li Wei and Cynthia traveled to the town west of Lake Acuity, then continued toward Fullmoon Island after dark to search for Cresselia.
• Li Wei's Scan Radar showed no response on Newmoon Island, confirming Darkrai was no longer there.
• Li Wei and Cynthia landed on Fullmoon Island under a full moon, but Li Wei detected no Cresselia and decided to check Crescent Bay.