Chapter Summaries

The Top 8 draw set Li Wei against Steven, and the next day Lorelei, Wallace, and Lance won their knockout matches. Lance became the third quarterfinalist, while Cynthia and Leon’s match was about to begin.

• Red defeated Li Wei 6-3, advancing to the Top 8 while Li Wei dropped to a 2-1 record.
• Sabrina’s draw paired Li Wei with Steven, Cynthia with Leon, and Lance with Diantha; Lorelei drew Siebold, while Bruno drew Wallace.
• Lorelei defeated Siebold 6-4, advancing to 2-2 as Siebold’s Master League run ended.
• Wallace defeated Bruno by overcoming his Hardness Secret and Gigantamax Machamp’s G-Max Chi Strike.
• Lance defeated Diantha 6-3 with his team of Dragon-types, becoming the third competitor to reach the quarterfinals.
• Cynthia and Leon’s match began.

Cynthia and Li Wei advanced to the Top 8, and Steven, Leon, and Lorelei won the final Swiss-system matches to complete the eight-person field. The Top 8 draw paired Red with Lorelei and Blue with Steven, with the remaining matchups still to be drawn.

• Cynthia defeated Leon and advanced to the Top 8, leaving him at 2-2.
• Li Wei defeated Steven in a Steel-type battle and qualified for the Top 8.
• Steven, Leon, and Lorelei won their final matches, completing the Top 8 field.
• Diantha drew Red and Lorelei as the first Top 8 matchup.
• Diantha drew Blue and Steven as the second matchup.
• The draw began for the remaining competitors, with Leon's silver ball placed in the 3-1 pool.

Li Wei drew Leon as his quarterfinal opponent, while the other matchups paired Red with Lorelei, Blue with Steven, and Lance with Cynthia. At a celebration banquet, Li Wei’s friends encouraged him, and his confidence grew as he reflected on how battling Red had strengthened his team.

• Diantha drew Li Wei’s name first, and Vivian announced that Leon would be his quarterfinal opponent.
• Vivian revealed the full bracket: Red faced Lorelei, Blue faced Steven, and Lance faced Cynthia alongside Li Wei versus Leon.
• Li Wei, Ash, Akin, and Lt. Surge celebrated the draw, and Steven invited Professors Kukui and Sycamore to join them.
• The group discussed the matchups, and Red said Li Wei had a chance to defeat Leon while Blue urged him to win.
• Li Wei grew more confident because battling Red had improved his Pokémon’s strength and fighting spirit.

At Wyndon Stadium, Blue and Steven’s Champions’ aces fought a close Mega Evolution battle that ended with both Charizard and Metagross unable to continue. The Top 8’s final match, Li Wei versus Leon, was set to begin after the battlefield was replaced.

• Red defeated Lorelei 6-2, and Cynthia defeated Drake 6-4 to advance to the semifinals against Red.
• Steven and Blue each Mega Evolved their last Pokémon, Metagross and Charizard, with Blue choosing Mega Charizard X.
• Blue’s Charizard used Dragon Dance and opponent-tailored attacks to damage Metagross, while Steven’s Metagross countered with Stone Edge, Earthquake, and Thunder Punch.
• After both Pokémon exchanged a final Flare Blitz and Earthquake, Charizard and Metagross were both declared unable to battle.
• Steven and Blue congratulated each other as the crowd applauded, and Li Wei’s match against Leon was announced as the final Top 8 bout.

Li Wei and Leon’s battle continued as Sirfetch’d and Aegislash knocked each other out, then Li Wei’s Dragapult defeated Leon’s with Giratina’s Shadow Force. Leon sent out Rillaboom, which defeated Dragapult but took a Dragon Darts hit before it fell.

• Sirfetch’d and Aegislash fought fiercely, and both Pokémon were unable to continue battling.
• Li Wei and Leon sent out their Dragapult, which opened with Dragon Darts, Dragon Dance, Agility, and Dragon Rush.
• Li Wei’s Dragapult used Shadow Force, a technique Giratina had taught it, to strike Leon’s Dragapult from its shadow and evade its Dragon Darts.
• Li Wei’s Dragapult punished Leon’s Dragapult’s U-turn with Assurance, knocking it out and winning the mirror match.
• Li Wei told Leon that Giratina had personally taught Dragapult Shadow Force during training in the Distortion World.
• Leon sent out Rillaboom, which defeated Li Wei’s Dragapult after taking a Dragon Darts attack.

Li Wei and Leon’s battle reached a 3–3 tie after Metagross and Rillaboom knocked each other out. Li Wei then sent Lucario against Leon’s Cinderace, and the chapter left them trading attacks.

• Metagross and Rillaboom clashed, and Li Wei used Earthquake to destroy Leon’s Grassy Terrain.
• As Rillaboom prepared a finishing Wood Hammer, Li Wei ordered Metagross to meet it with Ice Punch, freezing Rillaboom as both Pokémon fell.
• The referee declared Metagross and Rillaboom unable to battle, making the score Li Wei 3–3 Leon.
• Li Wei sent out Lucario while Leon chose Cinderace, and Lucario refused Li Wei’s offer to recall it.
• Lucario used Earthquake to break apart Cinderace’s Will-O-Wisp, then faced Cinderace’s Pyro Ball with Aura Sphere and evaded further attacks using aura sensing.

Li Wei’s Lucario defeated Leon’s Cinderace despite its type disadvantage, and Zeraora then beat Inteleon in a clash of speed. Leon sent out Charizard for the decisive battle, declaring the match would not be over until Li Wei defeated it.

• Li Wei’s Lucario overcame Cinderace’s attacks and won with Close Combat, proving victorious despite the type disadvantage.
• Li Wei sent out Zeraora, which overwhelmed Leon’s Inteleon with a barrage of Plasma Fists and won the speed battle.
• Leon praised Li Wei and recalled Inteleon, then declared that the match would continue until Charizard was beaten.
• Leon summoned Charizard as the crowd erupted and Blue, Red, and the others watched the crucial battle begin.

Li Wei’s Arcanine endured Leon’s Gigantamax Charizard’s attacks and answered with Precipice Blade, badly injuring Charizard as its Dynamax turns ended. Arcanine remained standing, leaving the battle’s outcome unresolved.

• Leon Gigantamaxed Charizard and attacked Arcanine with G-Max Wildfire, but Arcanine endured it using its rainbow radiance and Morning Sun.
• Leon used Max Airstream and Max Quake while Li Wei urged Arcanine to hold on.
• Li Wei ordered Arcanine to use Precipice Blade, and Red Orb fragments transformed it into what he called Primal Arcanine.
• Arcanine’s Precipice Blade struck Gigantamax Charizard and caused its form to end as its three Dynamax turns ran out.
• Charizard stood with a severe abdominal wound, while the exhausted Arcanine remained standing.

Li Wei sent out Zeraora to face Leon’s badly wounded Charizard in the final showdown. Charizard unleashed its last reserves in a desperate fight, and both Pokémon were left preparing to continue.

• Arcanine knocked out Charizard with Ancient Power after completing Li Wei’s plan, and Li Wei sent out his final Pokémon, Zeraora.
• Li Wei and Zeraora synchronized with the Power of Overcoming as Charizard’s Blaze erupted and Leon refused to concede.
• Charizard surprised Zeraora with Dragon Tail and pressed it with a series of Flare Blitz attacks.
• Li Wei and Zeraora countered with Plasma Fists while Charizard continued fighting on instinct despite its injuries.
• Leon and Charizard launched a final Flare Blitz that collided with Zeraora’s full-power Plasma Fists, leaving both Pokémon battered.
• Charizard struggled to stay airborne and gathered its remaining flames for one last attack as Zeraora stayed alert.

Li Wei defeated Leon in the Wyndon Stadium quarterfinal and advanced to the final four, where he would face Blue. Leon accepted the loss and vowed to train for next year as Li Wei celebrated with his friends.

• Li Wei's Zeraora defeated Leon's Charizard with Plasma Fists, giving Li Wei the victory after all six of Leon's Pokémon were unable to battle.
• Li Wei and Leon shook hands, and Leon said he hoped they could battle again next year before heading toward the emergency exit by mistake.
• Wen Hui confirmed that Li Wei had reached the semifinals, while Li Wen and Dayou discussed how difficult Blue's team would be to overcome.
• Leon met Raihan, Sonia, Mustard, and Honey in the Competitor Tunnel, declared that he would improve, and agreed to battle Mustard next year.
• Li Wei returned to the waiting room through Hoopa's ring and received congratulations from the others.

Red defeated Blue's brother to win the third Master League Championship, while Li Wei and Cynthia reflected on their semifinal losses. Inspired by Red’s victory, Li Wei promised Lucario they would return next year.

• Red’s Gigantamax Pikachu defeated Gigantamax Charizard, earning Red the Master League title.
• The chapter recalled that Cynthia had lost to Red in a close 6-5 semifinal, while Li Wei had lost to Blue's brother after choosing not to use Darkrai.
• Jason praised Red’s enduring legacy, and the audience gave him a standing ovation and a knight’s salute.
• Blue, Silver, Yellow, Li Wei, Cynthia, and Blue's brother watched Red celebrate, while Ash urged Pikachu to keep working hard.
• Ash’s Pikachu fired a Thunderbolt into the sky, and Li Wei told Lucario they would return next year.

Red reclaimed the world champion title and celebrated with friends and fellow champions at Cynthia's villa. The gathering ended with Red and Yellow sharing a quiet moment of mutual understanding, while Li Wei and Cynthia looked ahead to next year's Master League and teased each other about marriage.

• Red received the Master League championship trophy after defeating Blue and was taken to Cynthia's villa for a celebration.
• Li Wei, Akin, and Brock served champagne as the champions congratulated Red, and Blue vowed to challenge him again next year.
• Blue encouraged Ash to aim for the world champion podium, and Ash promised to keep working toward that goal.
• Li Wei and Cynthia encouraged Yellow to congratulate Red, and Red gently straightened her hat as they shared a silent smile.
• Li Wei joked about when Red and Yellow would marry, while Cynthia asked whether he had a ring ready to propose to her.

Red was honored in the Master League Hall of Fame, where he reviewed the design for his painted stone engraving alongside the sculptures of Leon and Cynthia. Seeing the Champions’ memorials inspired other Trainers to aim for the title, while Li Wei demanded a rematch.

• Red visited the Hall of Fame in Wyndon and saw the memorials of Leon and Cynthia with the other Champions and their Pokémon.
• Mumu showed Red the prepared design for his engraving, depicting him with his finals team, and Red approved it.
• Ash told Pikachu that they would one day have their own sculpture in the Hall of Fame, while Steven said the craftsmanship made him want one too.
• Li Wei challenged the others to a rematch and announced he would use Darkrai and Regigigas, prompting Blue to object.
• Cynthia explained to Bonnie that the others were driven by honor.

Li Wei and his companions returned to Jubilife City after their trip to Galar, where he prepared for the Hot Spring Wellness Center’s opening in seven days. He and Cynthia rested at home, leaving Li Wei to explore the Theme Park later.

• Li Wei and his companions used Hoopa’s rings to return home, and Li Wei reminded Red and Professor Oak’s group to attend the opening in seven days.
• Steven stayed behind to explore Galar, while Li Wei’s group returned to their villas and Cynthia let out her Pokémon.
• Lorelei considered staying in Jubilife City for the hot springs, and Li Wei learned that the Theme Park had run smoothly while they were away.
• Li Wei asked Shiyin to arrange a ride home for her grandparents, then told Hoopa and the others to go play.
• Li Wei decided to nap before checking on the Theme Park, and he reminded Lucario and the other Pokémon to rest after their demanding preparations.
• Li Wei and Cynthia changed into pajamas and fell asleep, while Darkrai wondered whether to give them nightmares.

Li Wei rested at the Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park while discussing his plans to represent Alola in next year’s Master League. On Mt. Silver, Red and Blue trained Roland, who explained that she wanted to become strong enough to share the burdens her sister Cynthia had carried.

• Li Wei woke at five and learned from Cynthia that Dayou and Mizuki had already checked the Park and that nothing else needed preparing.
• Li Wei brushed Alolan Vulpix and said he planned to compete for Alola next year while continuing his Theme Park work and teaching at the Trainer School.
• Cynthia told Li Wei that Red had met Roland and was helping her with special training on Mt. Silver.
• Roland battled a wild Nidoking with Glaceon as Blue urged her to anticipate her opponent’s moves, and Nidoking eventually left for the mountain forest.
• Blue asked Roland why she had come to Mt. Silver, and she explained that she had wanted to become strong enough to help Cynthia shoulder her responsibilities.
• Roland acknowledged that Cynthia’s life was easier now but declared that her own goal had not changed.

Roland told Red and Blue that she wanted to grow strong enough to protect and fight beside her older sister, and Red encouraged her to follow her heart. That evening, Li Wei inspected the Theme Park after returning and found its Pokémon habitats and facilities in order, with Cresselia welcoming him back at Crescent Moon Lake.

• Roland explained to Red and Blue that she sought strength so she could stand beside and protect her older sister, and Red endorsed her motivation.
• Blue promised to intensify Roland's special training, while Red looked toward stronger wild Pokémon deeper in the snowy mountains.
• Li Wei began inspecting the Theme Park, visited the Little Ranch, and greeted Pokémon including Tauros, Galarian Rapidash, Miltank, and Aerodactyl.
• Li Wei toured the Pride Rock facility and the completed Hot Spring Wellness Center, recording a video of the hot springs for the Chat Group.
• Li Wei reached Crescent Moon Lake, where Cresselia emerged and confirmed the grounds had remained in order while he was away.

Li Wei opened the Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park’s Large Hot Spring Wellness Center and hosted a grand opening event to attract enough visitors to complete his quest. As guests and dignitaries arrived, Red, Green, and Yellow appeared at the entrance.

• Li Wei opened the Hot Spring Wellness Center with a grand opening sale and hoped to draw 80,000 visitors in one day.
• Blue and Silver sold Johto specialties while the Real Protagonist Trio drew customers with hot Moomoo Milk drinks and fresh Rage Candy Bars for Bruno.
• Li Wei welcomed Professor Oak and Professor Rowan as Akin explored the hot spring complex, while Steven and Lorelei looked around together.
• Cynthia chatted with Diantha, Caitlin, Shauntal, and Elesa as Sinnoh NOW TV prepared to film the opening.
• Zoro arrived with Belle, and Mr. Harold came with Sprigatito and told Li Wei they could discuss a request that night.
• Red, Green, and Yellow arrived, causing a commotion at the entrance.

Li Wei and Cynthia opened the Hot Spring Wellness Center in Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park, showcasing its advanced facilities and the support of influential figures across the Pokémon world. After the ribbon-cutting, Li Wei and the others prepared to enjoy the baths, while James, Meowth, and Jessie served drinks to the guests.

• Xiao Rou, Dayou, and several Pokémon helped manage the crowds as flower baskets from prominent researchers, Champions, and organizations lined the Wellness Center's entrance.
• Visitors learned from a display that Team Rainbow Rocket built the center and that Li Wei was the company's second-largest shareholder, while Giovanni sent a congratulatory gift instead of attending.
• Li Wei explained the center's water purification, energy, and temperature-control systems and its separate indoor and outdoor baths for people and Pokémon.
• Li Wei and Cynthia officially opened the Wellness Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside Professor Oak, Professor Rowan, and Li Wei's grandpa.
• Li Wei and Cynthia agreed to supervise the men's and women's baths separately, and Li Wei asked Croagunk to keep an eye on Brock.
• James, Meowth, and Jessie served Moomoo Milk drinks; Steven insisted on paying, and Blue praised the milk.

Li Wei explained that the Wellness Center’s hot springs could help heal lingering injuries, and Red learned his damaged hand might recover. As the Theme Park’s visitors reached a new high, N arrived with Bian and Concordia and sensed the happiness of the Pokémon there.

• Red noticed that the hot spring water had eased the injury to his hand, and Li Wei explained that it contained energy from Arceus and Jirachi that could help heal him.
• Li Wei told Red to stay for treatments, and Red agreed to pay for the care.
• Li Wei left the pool, chatted with visitors, and noted that the Theme Park had reached seventy thousand guests.
• N arrived with Bian and Concordia, sensing that the Pokémon and people at the Theme Park felt joyful and safe.

Li Wei welcomed N, Bian, and Concordia to the Pokémon Theme Park, where N confirmed that he had found the answer he sought by sensing the happiness of the Pokémon and their bonds with people. Mr. Harold then invited Li Wei to judge the semifinals and finals of next year’s Young Breeders’ Competition, and Li Wei accepted.

• Li Wei and Steven discussed their planned Pokémon: FireRed and Pokémon: LeafGreen games and the Hot Spring Wellness Center’s services.
• N, Bian, and Concordia visited the Theme Park and enjoyed its relaxed atmosphere and happy Pokémon.
• Li Wei introduced N and his sisters to Steven, and N thanked Steven for helping stop Team Plasma in Unova.
• N told Li Wei that he had already felt the truth of their shared hopes by walking through the park and listening to the Pokémon.
• Li Wei invited N, Bian, and Concordia to join Cynthia and their friends at the hot springs.
• Mr. Harold asked Li Wei to judge the semifinals and finals of next year’s Young Breeders’ Competition, and Li Wei agreed.