Chapter Summaries

Li Wei practiced Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish under the Old Master’s guidance, then prepared for the Pokémon Food round of 16. After checking their ingredients, Li Wei and Akin met Bali before the live competition began.

• Li Wei failed to make a grade A Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish, and the Old Master advised him to improve his seasoning and heat control.
• Gengar ate Li Wei’s leftover fish while Li Wei reminded him to wash up and turn off the lights.
• On May 3, Li Wei and Akin arrived for the live round of 16, where all sixteen contestants would compete to determine the top eight.
• Li Wei and Akin checked the fresh ingredients prepared for their Pokémon Food contest in a locked room.
• Bali introduced himself to Li Wei, praised his care of Milotic, and exchanged LINE contacts with him.
• A staff member told the contestants the competition was about to begin.

Li Wei competed in the Young Breeders' Competition’s Pokémon Food round, impressing viewers with his speed, composure, and rapid improvement. As he began cooking with an unusual liquid, Shiyin wondered what it was.

• The Hearthome TV Station staff called the sixteen contestants to begin the live competition, and Li Wei entered to loud cheers from his supporters.
• Cynthia and members of the chat group watched the broadcast, while Lance began telling them about events at the Oreburgh Mine.
• The contestants began preparing Pokémon Food for carnivorous Pokémon, and Li Wei chose not to use Berries because their flavors could put some Pokémon off.
• Li Wei quickly deboned chicken and duck, prompting Blue to explain that Li Wei had improved dramatically and learned exceptionally fast.
• Li Wei started cooking ingredients according to memorized ratios, and Shiyin noticed he was using something other than water.

The contestants prepared Pokémon Food while the judges evaluated their cooking, and Li Wei and Sasha earned the highest human-judge scores. The host prepared to announce which eight contestants would advance, leaving the Pokémon judges’ scores and the final results unrevealed.

• The judges praised Li Wei’s careful Pokémon handling and knife skills as the contestants cooked.
• Renji admitted he had made his Pokémon Food too spicy because he liked spicy food, and the judges warned him to consider Pokémon’s tastes.
• Sasha received 8.7 points, while Akin’s misshapen, overcooked food earned 5.5 and put him last so far.
• Li Wei’s chicken-and-mushroom dish earned nine points from the judges, and Lalami received 8.6.
• The host announced that the finalized scores were ready and prepared to reveal the eight contestants advancing.

Li Wei advanced to the Hearthome TV Station contest’s top eight while Akin was eliminated and fled to avoid the teasing and training awaiting him. Li Wei drew the sweet theme for the quarterfinals and was paired against Kui Luo.

• Li Wei placed first in the judging results, while Akin and Bali were eliminated and Renji scraped into eighth place.
• Bali asked to learn at Li Wei’s family Breeding Center, and Li Wei agreed to let him ask Li Wen about it.
• Li Wei read Cynthia’s congratulatory message and saw that Blue, Lance, and the others were preparing to tease Akin, so Akin fled before they could catch him.
• Li Wei joined the quarterfinal draw, received the sweet theme, and was matched against Kui Luo; Sasha drew sour and Renji drew spicy.
• Li Wei returned home to find that Akin had already run off.

Li Wei and Steven traveled from Jubilife City to Floaroma Town so Li Wei could take Shaymin home and inspect the town's security. On the way, Steven described the ruined Oreburgh City and Pokémon attack they encountered in a parallel world, while Li Wei's cooking practice and upcoming competition remained on his mind.

• Li Wei continued practicing his fish dishes while his family and the Breeding Center employees urged him to take a break.
• Steven joined Li Wei on a trip to Floaroma Town, and Li Wei picked up Shaymin to bring it home.
• Li Wei and Steven flew north on their Metagross, with Drakloak and Dragapult escorting them as Drakloak approached evolution after eating the final Dragon Scale.
• Steven told Li Wei that Oreburgh City was abandoned and overgrown in the parallel world, and that Pokémon attacked them when they tried to explore beyond it.
• Steven said the Pokémon League planned to seal and guard Reflection Cave because Pokémon could cross through its Mirror Stones.
• Li Wei and Steven discussed Pokémon Hunters and arrived in Floaroma Town with Shaymin.

Li Wei and Steven visited Floaroma Town, where Mijun welcomed them with flower tea and told them the legend of Shaymin bringing flowers back to the barren land. After offering to cook lunch, Li Wei went with Steven to the Police Station to arrange an escort to the Northern Flower Fields.

• Li Wei brought Shaymin to Floaroma Town, where Mijun recognized Shaymin and invited Li Wei and Steven to her home.
• Mijun served flower tea with Honey and told them the legend that Shaymin had revived the town’s withered flowers long ago.
• Li Wei accepted Mijun’s invitation to lunch and offered to cook, then planned to take Shaymin to the Northern Flower Fields before buying ingredients.
• Li Wei and Steven visited the Police Station, where Officer Jenny said patrols had found no Pokémon Hunters since Shaymin’s attack.
• Officer Jenny agreed to escort Li Wei and Steven to the Northern Flower Fields.

Li Wei brought Shaymin back to the northern sea of flowers in Floaroma Town, where Shaymin reunited with their companions. The Shaymin leader agreed to let Shaymin travel with Li Wei if he proved he could protect them, and Steven began refereeing their battle.

• Li Wei, Steven, and Officer Jenny followed Shaymin through the flower fields until Shaymin found six companions.
• The Shaymin leader learned that the young Shaymin had been separated from the group while playing hide-and-seek and thanked Li Wei for bringing them home.
• Li Wei asked to catch Shaymin, and Shaymin admitted that traveling with him had been fun but hesitated to decide.
• The Shaymin leader allowed Shaymin to go with Li Wei if he could protect them and bring them back regularly, while requiring Shaymin to help sow seeds and spread pollen as an adult.
• Steven agreed to referee a battle, and the Shaymin leader changed into Sky Forme as the match began.

Li Wei sent Lucario to battle Sky Forme Shaymin for its approval and used a series of tactics to pressure the airborne Pokémon. Shaymin escaped Lucario’s Extreme Speed by riding the wind, and a beam of light suddenly shot toward the field.

• Li Wei chose Lucario to face Sky Forme Shaymin while the other Pokémon watched from the sidelines.
• Shaymin opened with Air Slash, but Lucario blocked the attack with Spinning Swords Dance and raised his stats.
• Lucario struck Shaymin with Aura Sphere, and Shaymin protected itself with Magical Leaf before the two Pokémon’s beams clashed.
• Lucario used Extreme Speed to race toward Shaymin, but Shaymin rose out of reach by riding the wind.
• Metagross, Li Wei, and Steven realized how Shaymin had evaded Lucario, then a beam of light shot toward them from a distance.

Pokémon Hunter G attacked Li Wei, Steven, Officer Jenny, and the Shaymin in Floaroma Town, hoping to capture Shaymin for auction. After Steven and Li Wei damaged G’s warship, the hunters surrounded them and the battle continued on the ground.

• Hunter G’s warship appeared over the Gracidea Flower Field, jammed communications, and fired on Li Wei, Steven, Officer Jenny, and Shaymin.
• Li Wei and Steven Mega Evolved their Metagross and joined the Shaymin, Lucario, and other Pokémon to block the laser and attack the warship.
• Steven’s Metagross and Skarmory damaged the warship, forcing Hunter G to send out Hydreigon, Houndoom, and Tyranitar as his ship descended.
• Li Wei positioned Officer Jenny in the middle and faced the fifteen hunters surrounding them while Steven battled Hunter G.
• Li Wei transformed the Shaymin in his arms into Sky Forme and asked it to protect Officer Jenny, who joined the fight beside it.
• Li Wei’s Pokémon attacked the approaching Mightyena and Houndoom, and he told Shaymin to use Magical Leaf when it did not know Seed Flare.

Steven and Li Wei’s forces overwhelmed Hunter G and his Pokémon Hunters in the burning Gracidea Flower Field. With Hunter G stranded after his glider was destroyed and his Pokémon badly injured, Steven prepared to finish the battle alongside Li Wei and Officer Jenny.

• The Floaroma Town Police Station received reports of explosions, lost communications, and unconscious patrol officers, and Section Chief Black dispatched police and emergency services.
• Steven’s Mega Metagross, Aggron, and Skarmory gained the advantage over Hunter G’s Hydreigon, Tyranitar, and Houndoom, while Hunter G used his glider to escape a fall.
• Li Wei, Officer Jenny, Dragapult, Arcanine, Lucario, and the Sky Forme Shaymin defeated Pokémon Hunters and incapacitated many of their Pokémon.
• The lead Shaymin interrupted Hydreigon’s attacks, and Mega Metagross struck Tyranitar, also badly hitting Houndoom.
• Hunter G was left struggling with his glider destroyed as Steven’s and Li Wei’s Pokémon regrouped, and Steven called for them to finish the fight together.

Li Wei, Steven, and their Pokémon defeated Hunter G and helped contain a wildfire that devastated the Gracidea Flower Field. The Shaymin acknowledged Li Wei, and he and Steven returned to Granny Mijin with ingredients for lunch after agreeing to meet Section Chief Black later.

• Steven's Metagross and Li Wei's Pokémon defeated Hunter G's Mega Houndoom, Hydreigon, and other Pokémon, while Lucario stopped Hunter G from escaping with Shieldon.
• Skarmory seized Hunter G, and a green Pokémon caught the falling petrification device containing Shieldon; Officer Jenny arrested Hunter G and the other Pokémon Hunters.
• The Fire Department extinguished the wildfire, and the Shaymin thanked Li Wei, Steven, and Officer Jenny before the six Sky Forme Shaymin flew away.
• Section Chief Black thanked Li Wei and Steven and arranged to visit them later, after they asked to first keep their promise to Granny Mijin.
• Li Wei and Steven returned to Granny Mijin with ingredients, explained that the flower field and Pokémon were safe, and prepared for lunch.

After Hunter G was arrested, the officials discussed the fate of his Pokémon and plans to protect Mt. Coronet from poachers. Li Wei returned to Granny Mijin’s home, where Shaymin joined his team, and Granny gave him her flower tea recipes.

• Zoro explained that Hunter G ranked below Hunters J, K, X, Y, and Z, while Steven praised Li Wei’s planning during the capture.
• The officials decided to return the Shieldon to Mt. Coronet, seek more rangers to protect the mountain, and rehabilitate Hunter G’s Tyranitar, Houndoom, and Hydreigon.
• Steven said he would help Li Wei apply for a reward from the Pokémon League, then left on Metagross.
• Li Wei invited Shaymin to become his partner, and Shaymin accepted by entering a Luxury Ball.
• Granny Mijin gave Li Wei her flower tea recipes, including Violet Flower Tea and Chamomile Tea.

Li Wei accepted Grandma Mijin’s flower tea recipes and returned home to relax with his family while watching a Master League match. After Steven shared the Pokémon Hunters’ attack in the group chat, Lance urged everyone to watch for their activity, and Li Wei confirmed he had caught Shaymin.

• Grandma Mijin gave Li Wei nine flower tea recipes, and he promised to visit her again the following week.
• Li Wei returned home, joined Leon and Wen Hui to watch the Master League, and reflected on the morning’s battle against the Pokémon Hunters.
• Steven told the group chat about the attack, and Lance asked everyone to keep an eye on the Pokémon Hunters’ movements.
• Red, Blue, Akin, Li Wei, and Steven agreed to help, while Lance wondered why Steven had joined in.
• Steven asked whether Li Wei had caught Shaymin, and Li Wei shared a photo of Shaymin sleeping in his arms.

Drakloak evolved into Dragapult overnight and reached beginner Gym level, astonishing Li Wei and the Breeding Center staff. After everyone celebrated his rapid growth, Dragapult tested his newly evolved body in a battle with Dayou’s Incineroar.

• Li Wei discovered that Drakloak had evolved into Dragapult while sleeping and checked his new status, which showed beginner Gym-level strength.
• Li Wei explained Dragapult’s evolution to Dayou and Mizuki, and the employees celebrated the news over breakfast.
• Li Wei shared a video of Dragapult’s evolution in the group chat, where Green praised his condition and Akin was teased about his competition result.
• Dayou proposed a battle, and Li Wei had Dragapult fight Incineroar so he could adjust to his new body.
• Dragapult used Phantom Force to disappear, then struck Incineroar with Dragon Darts before Li Wei ordered Dragon Rush.

Li Wei prepared for the Young Breeders' Competition quarterfinals, where the contestants were assigned to make Pokémon Curry. He faced the sweet theme and began the round, while his acquaintance Ge Li drew spicy and was paired against Renji.

• Li Wei spent two days practicing Pokéblocks, Poffins, and sweet Pokémon Food while the Jubilife Breeding Center staff handled most of his work.
• A variety show about the competition aired, drawing comments about Li Wei, Lalami, Sasha, and memes of Akin.
• Li Wei's family and friends traveled to Hearthome City to watch the quarterfinals, where Blue, Wallace, Professor Oak, and Professor Rowan were among the judges.
• Ge Li told Li Wei that his grandfather, Sander, was an old friend of Li Wei's grandfather and invited him to visit Galar.
• The host announced that Mr. Harold had selected Pokémon Curry for the quarterfinals; Li Wei had drawn sweet, Ge Li had drawn spicy, and the competition began.

Li Wei prepared sweet chicken and apple curry alongside crispy apple while the other contestants cooked their themed Poké Curry dishes. Ge Li beat Renji in the judges’ tasting, and Sasha and Heiji finished their sour curries next.

• Li Wei started chicken stock and blanched chicken before preparing potatoes, onions, and a sweet curry base with apple purée and honey.
• Li Wei began folding dough for thousand-layer puff pastry while juggling the curry and stock.
• Ge Li and Renji finished their spicy sausage curry rice, and the judges tasted both dishes.
• The judges criticized Renji’s curry for being overly greasy and letting the heat overpower the sausage, scoring it 7.2 against Ge Li’s 8.9.
• Sasha and Heiji finished their sour Poké Curry.

Li Wei impressed the judges with Charizard-class Poké Curry and Crispy Apple, earning a record score and advancing to the semifinals. A new side quest asked him to make a Crispy Apple that amazed Professor Oak even more, and the next round was scheduled for May 11.

• Sasha earned 8.9 points for her sour Poké Curry, while Kui Luo received 8.1 and Li Wei finished his dishes.
• Li Wei served Charizard-class Poké Curry and a B+ Crispy Apple, impressing Professor Oak and earning a new side quest to make an even more amazing Crispy Apple for him.
• The judges awarded Li Wei 9.5 points, an unprecedented score, and praised his innovative pairing of curry with dessert.
• The host announced that Li Wei, Ge Li, Sasha, and Lalami advanced to the semifinals, set for May 11, with the championship and third-place matches on May 12.

After the competition, Li Wei chose to make Poffins for the next round, while the livestream brought a surge of customers to the Jubilife Breeding Center. The chapter ended with Li Wei reviewing his advanced Poffin skill and its ability to produce Rich Poffins, with a chance at Super Rich Poffins.

• The host told Li Wei, Ge Li, Lalami, and Sasha to choose their Pokémon food by the next evening and arrive at the Studio before four on competition day.
• Li Wei returned to the Jubilife Breeding Center, went to bed without his Pokémon, and slept after the long day at Hearthome TV Station.
• Mizuki told the Breeding Center employees that online interest in Li Wei's Pokémon Curry and Crispy Apples would likely bring in more customers.
• Wen Hui arranged discounted appointments after the livestream caused a surge of customers seeking Li Wei's Pokémon care.
• Li Wei decided to make Poffins for the next competition round and confirmed that his advanced skill could produce Rich Poffins and sometimes Super Rich Poffins.

Li Wei practiced making Poffins while saving his specialty Pokéblocks for the semifinals, confident he could win the competition. His first batch of Poffins pleased Teddiursa, but his attempt to adjust the cooking time produced another disappointing batch.

• Li Wei decided to save his perfect-quality Pokéblocks for later competition rounds and practiced making Poffins instead.
• Teddiursa slipped away from Xiao Meng and eagerly waited in the kitchen while Li Wei cooked.
• Li Wei served Teddiursa slightly overcooked rich Poffins, which it devoured and earned him 666 Poffin proficiency.
• Li Wei shortened the cooking time for the next batch, but the Poffins came out undercooked and unremarkable.

With the Poffin competition the next day, Li Wei tried to make Grade A Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish for a luck boost that might help him produce a Super Rich Poffin. After repeated failures caused by poor heat control, he finally made a Grade A dish at eleven that night.

• Li Wei realized the fish dish's twenty-four-hour luck buff might improve his chances in the competition and asked the Old Master to guide him.
• Li Wei prepared and fried a Mandarin Fish while the Old Master silently watched, but the first dish earned only Grade B+ because Li Wei misjudged the heat.
• The Old Master identified Li Wei's heat control as the problem, and Gengar ate the finished fish.
• Li Wei practiced through the evening, making four more Grade B+ dishes as his Pokémon cheered him on.
• At eleven that night, Li Wei finally made a Grade A Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish.