Recaps

Ye Menghan defeated Garchomp by putting him to sleep and landing repeated Ice Punches, while Garchomp resolved to train harder for the Masters Eight Tournament. Su Qi’s team reached the Prison Bottle but was confronted by Island Natives, and Ye Qing set off with Cynthia and the Dragon Tamer for the tournament, asking how many Trainers would compete.

• Ye Menghan used Swampert’s Yawn and Ice Punch to knock Garchomp out, and Ye Qing hoped the loss would teach him not to underestimate opponents.
• Garchomp endured Gengar’s mockery for three days, then resolved to work hard for the Masters Eight Tournament.
• Su Qi’s team opened the ancient gate and prepared to remove the Prison Bottle, but an old Island Native and three men rushed in to stop them.
• The Dragon Tamer arrived to take Ye Qing to the tournament, and Ye Qing’s mother decided to travel along and watch in person.
• Ye Qing met Cynthia and the Dragon Tamer at the meeting point, then followed them toward Champion Island and asked how many Trainers were competing.

Ye Qing, Cynthia, and the Dragon Tamer arrived at Pokémon League Island for the Masters Eight Challenge, while the island’s chief searched for missing residents and his younger brother. As Ye Qing explored and relaxed by the sea, an unseen visitor stole Diancie’s donuts.

• The Dragon Tamer explained that 256 Elite Four and Champion Trainers from over eighty countries would compete in the Masters Eight Challenge, and Ye Qing joked that a disaster could wipe them all out.
• Cynthia led Ye Qing and the Dragon Tamer to a lavish seven-star hotel on Pokémon League Island, where she paid for their rooms.
• Ye Qing explored the island and noticed that its native inhabitants lived in modest homes outside the modern tourist area.
• The island’s chief ordered a search for his missing younger brother and told his people to check the place of sealing.
• Ye Qing relaxed by the sea with Diancie and Gengar, then reassured Diancie that she was too strong to compete against the other Trainers.
• A yellow ring appeared and someone stole Diancie’s donuts while Gardevoir silently sensed the surroundings.

Ye Qing and his Pokémon were pulled through Hoopa’s Ring of Binding and met Hoopa and Lirina on the island. After learning that Hoopa’s original power had been sealed away, Ye Qing saw a chance to ask about the seal, while Lirina hesitated over the group’s offer to help restore Hoopa’s power.

• Hoopa pulled Diancie, Gardevoir, and Ye Qing through a Ring of Binding to a distant location, where they met Hoopa and Lirina.
• Lirina apologized for Hoopa’s mischief and invited Ye Qing and his Pokémon to her home.
• Ye Qing learned that Diancie’s arrival had surprised Lirina, who recognized her as a Mythical Pokémon.
• Ye Qing asked why Hoopa could not pass through his own ring, and Lirina explained that his original power had been sealed away.
• Diancie and Gengar offered to help Hoopa regain his power, but Lirina hesitated.

Ye Qing attended the opening of the Masters Eight Challenge and drew Becan'er Guyuetao as his first opponent. Their first battle began with Ye Qing sending out Gengar against her Altaria.

• Ye Qing said goodbye to Lirina after spending the day with her and exchanged contact details.
• Ye Qing arrived at the tournament, where the rules for the first stage were announced and the competitors were paired.
• Ye Qing discovered that he would face Dragon Tamer's old flame, Becan'er Guyuetao, and Dragon Tamer warned him not to underestimate her.
• After the opening match ended, Ye Qing and Becan'er Guyuetao exchanged taunts while the Battlefield was replaced.
• Ye Qing chose Gengar for the opening battle, while Becan'er Guyuetao sent out Altaria.

Ye Qing’s Mega Gengar battled Becan'er Guyuetao’s Mega Altaria, overwhelming her with relentless attacks. When Becan'er Guyuetao tried to switch Pokémon, Ye Qing trapped Mega Altaria with Mean Look, and she copied the move onto Gengar with Mirror Move.

• Ye Qing and Becan'er Guyuetao Mega Evolved Gengar and Altaria as spectators watched the match.
• Mega Gengar used Shadow Ball, while Mega Altaria dodged in the air and countered with Draco Meteor.
• Mega Gengar used Protect to rush beneath Mega Altaria, then struck her with Sucker Punch and attacked with Sludge Bomb.
• Mega Altaria used Heat Wave, but Mega Gengar kept firing Sludge Bombs until she was barely conscious.
• After five minutes, Becan'er Guyuetao tried to recall Mega Altaria, but Ye Qing used Mean Look to stop her.
• Mega Altaria copied Mean Look with Mirror Move, and Ye Qing ordered Gengar to use Sludge Bomb.

Ye Qing’s Mega Gengar defeated Becan'er Guyuetao’s Mega Altaria and Togekiss, with Curse helping Gardevoir outlast Togekiss. Becan'er Guyuetao sent out her final Pokémon, a Mega Gardevoir, to face Ye Qing’s Gardevoir.

• Becan'er Guyuetao’s Mega Altaria used Sky Attack, but Mega Gengar survived the hit and Mega Altaria was knocked out.
• Becan'er Guyuetao sent out Togekiss, which struck Mega Gengar with Air Slash as Curse took effect and knocked Gengar out.
• Ye Qing sent out Gardevoir, who repeatedly used Teleport to evade Togekiss’s attacks until Curse knocked Togekiss out.
• Becan'er Guyuetao sent out her final Pokémon and Mega Evolved her Gardevoir, setting up a battle between the two Gardevoir.

Ye Qing’s Shiny Mega Gardevoir wore down Becan'er Guyuetao’s Totem Mega Gardevoir by exploiting Encore, Imprison, and her knowledge of the opponent’s moves. The battle continued with Ye Qing’s Gardevoir closing in to attack with punches.

• Ye Qing had Gardevoir Mega Evolve, then used Teleport to turn Becan'er Guyuetao’s Aura Spheres against her Totem Mega Gardevoir.
• The two Gardevoirs repeatedly used Teleport until Totem Mega Gardevoir grew exhausted and blocked the Aura Spheres with Protect.
• Ye Qing used Encore to trap Totem Mega Gardevoir into using Protect, then struck her with Shadow Ball after her barrier shattered.
• Ye Qing used Imprison to block most of Totem Mega Gardevoir’s moves, and she tried Will-O-Wisp as Gardevoir flew toward her.
• Ye Qing ordered Thunder Punch, while Becan'er Guyuetao called for Hyper Beam; Totem Mega Gardevoir could not use it and was punched in the chest.
• Becan'er Guyuetao ordered Grass Knot, and Ye Qing told Gardevoir to fly up and use Fire Punch.

Ye Qing defeated Becan'er Guyuetao, then left the tournament to meet Hoopa while Team R's attempt to obtain the Prison Bottle ended in a cave-in. He returned to the battlefield for his next match, where he faced Madison, the Sky Gym Leader.

• Ye Qing's Mega Gardevoir overwhelmed Becan'er Guyuetao's team with a barrage of punches, and he advanced after all three of her Pokémon were declared unable to battle.
• Ye Qing asked Lirina about Hoopa, then entered Hoopa's Ring of Binding to play with him instead of watching the tournament matches.
• Su Qi became trapped beneath the collapsed Prison Bottle site with her Pokémon incapacitated, while officials ordered the area sealed and excavated carefully.
• Giovanni learned that Su Qi had gone missing after apparently obtaining the Prison Bottle and ordered his people to dig toward the sealed site from the coast.
• Hoopa played with Gengar, and Ye Qing asked about the power of his rings; Hoopa boasted that they could summon extremely powerful Pokémon.
• Ye Qing returned to the battlefield through Hoopa's ring and found Madison, Williams's teacher and the Sky Gym Leader, waiting as his next opponent.

Ye Qing faced Madison in a 2v2 Double Battle, using a Sandstorm and Mega Aggron to conceal Mega Garchomp’s movements. The battle left Mega Pidgeot badly struck by Mega Garchomp while Mega Charizard X continued attacking Mega Aggron.

• Ye Qing and Madison met again as opponents, and the second stage began as a Rock Terrain Double Battle.
• Ye Qing sent out Aggron and Garchomp, while Madison chose Pidgeot and Charizard, who both Mega Evolved.
• Ye Qing summoned a Sandstorm and had Aggron Mega Evolve, while Madison ordered Pidgeot to use Hurricane and Charizard to attack with Heat Wave.
• Madison sent his Pokémon into the air and used Dragon Dance and Hyper Beam to draw out Mega Garchomp, while Ye Qing had Garchomp use Swords Dance and Aggron attack with Rock Tomb.
• Ye Qing ordered Mega Garchomp to strike Mega Pidgeot with Stone Edge and Fire Fang, while Mega Charizard X kept attacking Mega Aggron with Flamethrower.

Mega Garchomp and Mega Charizard X fought through a prolonged clash while Ye Qing and Madison struggled to maintain their Mega Evolutions. After Mega Garchomp was pinned down, he lost control to Outrage, and the chapter ended with him relentlessly targeting Mega Charizard X.

• Mega Charizard X and Mega Garchomp knocked Mega Aggron and Mega Pidgeot out of battle, leaving the two Pokémon to face each other.
• Ye Qing had Mega Garchomp use Surf, but Mega Charizard X countered with Fire Blast Flame before the Pokémon clashed with Dragon Claw.
• After five minutes of fighting, Madison and Ye Qing showed signs of strain as their Pokémon grew exhausted.
• Mega Charizard X caught Mega Garchomp's scythes, pinned him down, and prepared to strike with Ice Punch.
• Mega Garchomp's memories of an old humiliation triggered Outrage, and he bit Mega Charizard X before evading Protect and attacking him from underground.
• Mega Garchomp charged at Mega Charizard X's backside and continued trying to strike it with his scythes.

Ye Qing won his match after Mega Garchomp’s Outrage defeated Mega Charizard X, but the battle revealed a weakness that could be exploited. He arranged for potency pills to help Garchomp and then traveled with Hoopa to Lirina’s home, where he greeted her through the window.

• Mega Garchomp’s Outrage continued until Mega Charizard X’s Protect failed, and Mega Charizard X fainted; the announcer declared Ye Qing the winner.
• Mega Garchomp remained confused and fixated on Mega Charizard X, while Cynthia, the Dragon Tamer, and twin brothers noticed his exploitable weakness.
• Ye Qing asked Su Yiqin to arrange potency pills for Garchomp, and she said they could be delivered within six hours.
• The tournament’s second stage ended at dusk, and Ye Qing returned his parents to the hotel before preparing to leave with the pills.
• Hoopa offered to take Ye Qing off the island through a Ring of Binding, and Ye Qing went with him to Lirina’s secluded home.
• Ye Qing greeted Lirina through her window as she sat reading by an oil lamp.

Ye Qing took Hoopa out at night to find Pansage, with Gardevoir ready to bring them back if needed. They reached a dark island, where a group of Pansage mocked and attacked them, stirring Garchomp’s anger.

• Lirina told Ye Qing that the chief had ordered her to keep Hoopa from wandering, but agreed to let Hoopa go with him after Ye Qing promised Gardevoir could bring them back.
• Hoopa agreed to guide Ye Qing to Pansage in exchange for riding Garchomp, and Ye Qing got Garchomp’s consent.
• Hoopa directed Garchomp to a dark island where sparks, lightning, and Pokémon roars could be heard.
• Ye Qing and his Pokémon landed in a forest, where Garchomp recognized the nearby Pansage cries.
• The Pansage mocked Ye Qing’s group, throwing stones and behaving crudely, and Garchomp grew angry.

Ye Qing gave Garchomp a double-strength Strength Pill and sent him to take revenge on the Pansage, whose leader he defeated before rampaging through the troop. After Hoopa brought Garchomp back, Ye Qing recalled him to rest and left the forest with Gardevoir, dropping Healing Spray for the injured Pansage.

• Hoopa watched as Garchomp grew furious, while Gardevoir used psychic power and Ye Qing's command helped calm him enough to listen.
• Ye Qing gave Garchomp a double-strength Strength Pill and told him to take revenge on the Pansage.
• Garchomp burst through Gardevoir's Confusion barrier with Dragon Rush and knocked the Simisage leader into the trees.
• Ye Qing, Hoopa, and Gengar watched Garchomp attack the Pansage from a distance using Hoopa's Ring of Binding.
• Hoopa brought Garchomp back, and Ye Qing told him to keep the night's events private before recalling him to his Poké Ball.
• Ye Qing left with Gardevoir and dropped three bottles of Healing Spray over the Pansage's forest.

Ye Qing investigated an abandoned excavation site after suspecting it was connected to Hoopa, but Gengar could not pass through the specially treated rock. The next morning, the third stage of the competition began under dangerous rules, and Ye Qing learned that his opponent was one of Australia’s Twin Stars.

• Ye Qing explored the island at night and found people excavating an abandoned complex guarded from a distance.
• Ye Qing sent Gengar underground to investigate, but Gengar reported that unusual rock blocked its way, so Ye Qing returned to the hotel.
• Ye Qing reviewed the opponent information Su Yiqin had sent and resolved to repay Cynthia after the competition.
• Ye Qing met Cynthia, Dragon Tamer, and Lina at breakfast before the host announced the third-stage rules: trainers and Pokémon would fight together, only one Pokémon could compete, and deliberate harm was forbidden while accidents were allowed.
• Ye Qing saw that Dragon Tamer would compete first, then reassured his mother that he could handle his opponent, one of Australia’s Twin Stars.

Ye Qing watched the Rain God kill an American Elite Four Trainer, then entered the battlefield to face the Rain God's younger brother, Dewent. The match began on Grassy Terrain, with Ye Qing openly insulting Dewent before either had sent out a Pokémon.

• Mega Aerodactyl defeated Mega Salamence through superior speed and relentless attacks.
• The Rain God's Mega Gyarados killed its American opponent with Flamethrower, provoking the American Champion to threaten war.
• Ye Qing reassured his worried family that he would defend himself if Dewent threatened his life.
• Cynthia said Ye Qing's fast-releasing Berry Balls would help him respond safely to Dewent's tricks.
• Ye Qing and Dewent took the field on Grassy Terrain, and Ye Qing called Dewent's stare disgusting, shocking the audience.

Ye Qing faced Dewent in the tournament, where Dewent sent out Mega Charizard Y and Ye Qing Mega Evolved Garchomp. The battle left Mega Garchomp charging toward Charizard through Protect as Charizard continued its Inferno attack.

• Ye Qing taunted Dewent, then both trainers sent out their Pokémon and Mega Evolved Charizard and Garchomp.
• Mega Charizard Y activated Drought and flew high while Mega Garchomp dug tunnels and holes beneath the battlefield.
• Dewent ordered Charizard to pour Flamethrower into the ground, trapping Ye Qing in the scorching tunnel.
• Mega Garchomp burst from the ground and launched Draco Meteor, but Charizard blocked most of the projectiles with Spinning Dragon Claw.
• Charizard used Inferno, and Ye Qing ordered Mega Garchomp to Protect while gliding closer to Charizard.

Ye Qing and Mega Garchomp defeated Dewent and Mega Charizard Y by exploiting the battlefield they had prepared underground. The battle ended with Dewent injured but alive, while the other contestants remained uncertain about Garchomp’s supposed weakness.

• Ye Qing ordered Mega Garchomp to strike Mega Charizard Y with Iron Tail, hitting him in the crotch and leaving him reeling.
• Mega Garchomp pressed the attack with Sand Bite and Dragon Rush, driving Mega Charizard Y toward the ground as Dewent repeatedly used Protect.
• Cynthia and Dragon Tamer realized Dewent planned to use Roost after landing, but the prepared ground collapsed beneath Mega Charizard Y.
• Ye Qing ordered Stone Edge into the hole, knocking Mega Charizard Y unconscious and winning the match.
• The Rotom Robot confirmed Dewent’s life was not in danger, and Ye Qing gave Garchomp a Pokéblock before recalling him.

Ye Qing learned that the tournament’s next stage would be simultaneous 3v3 battles and asked Dragon Tamer how many Pokémon a Trainer could Mega Evolve at once. After the draw paired him with Cynthia’s friend Ajielina, he weighed whether to reveal Milotic.

• Ye Qing watched Dewent leave the field, while Jiang Zimo reported to Giovanni that the excavation was nearing the Prison Bottle and Su Qi struggled to survive in the Collapsed Land.
• The host announced that the next tournament stage would use simultaneous 3v3 team battles, and Ye Qing wondered whether he could win by Mega Evolving three Pokémon.
• Ye Qing asked Dragon Tamer how many Pokémon he could Mega Evolve at once; Dragon Tamer said two was the usual limit and suspected Ye Qing might be among the rare Trainers who could manage three.
• Ye Qing considered whether to reveal Milotic in the upcoming round, while his parents and Hoopa watched from elsewhere.
• The draw matched Ye Qing against Ajielina, and Lina told Cynthia that her opponent was Ye Qing; Cynthia noted that his Bond Infernape was already known.

Ye Qing faced Ajielina in the round of 32 and revealed that he could Mega Evolve Gengar, Gardevoir, and Aggron at once. Ajielina launched a blizzard assault to outlast his limited five-minute transformation, and the battle continued with both sides hidden by the snow.

• Cynthia and the Dragon Tamer bet their next year's annual leave on Ye Qing winning his match.
• Ye Qing and Ajielina sent out their Pokémon, and Ajielina's lineup initially seemed stronger.
• Ajielina Mega Evolved Abomasnow and Metagross while Ye Qing Mega Evolved Gengar, Gardevoir, and Aggron, shocking the spectators.
• Ajielina ordered Goodra to use Draco Meteor and Abomasnow to use Blizzard while Metagross protected itself.
• Ye Qing had Gardevoir use Calm Mind, Aggron defend the team, and Gengar attack with Thunderbolt as the blizzard engulfed the battlefield.

Ye Qing’s team survived Ajielina’s surprise attack, with Mega Aggron taking the brunt of Mega Metagross’s Self-Destruct. After Gardevoir and Gengar gained six Calm Mind boosts, Ye Qing ordered a final counterattack that overwhelmed the opposing Pokémon.

• Mega Gardevoir built up Calm Mind boosts while Ajielina’s Pokémon waited inside the blizzard.
• A flash blinded Mega Aggron and Mega Gengar, and Mega Abomasnow and Mega Metagross launched their attack.
• Mega Gengar protected Mega Gardevoir from Meteor Mash as Mega Metagross prepared to use Self-Destruct.
• Mega Aggron broke free from Mega Abomasnow and shielded Mega Gardevoir and Mega Gengar from the explosion, leaving himself badly injured.
• Mega Gardevoir used Protect and Teleport to evade the opponents’ follow-up attacks, while Mega Gengar copied her six Calm Mind boosts.
• Ajielina ordered Blizzard and Hyper Beam, and Ye Qing countered with Stored Power and Hyper Beam, overwhelming the Blizzard.

After defeating Ajielina and advancing to the Top Sixteen, Ye Qing learned that Hoopa sensed an evil power near the sealed site and feared it would make him disappear. Ye Qing secretly summoned allies as a precaution, while Lirina began investigating the Prison Bottle.

• Ye Qing's Mega Gardevoir and Mega Gengar defeated Ajielina's remaining Pokémon, earning him a place in the Top Sixteen.
• Ye Qing returned to the hotel to avoid attention, then joined Hoopa and Gengar to play.
• Hoopa suddenly sensed a familiar, evil power near the sealed site and trembled, saying it wanted to make him disappear.
• Ye Qing sent Lirina a message, left Gengar with Hoopa, and went to an uninhabited island to call Manaphy, the Genesect Army, and Giant Dragonite for help.
• Ye Qing returned to Hoopa and told Lirina what Hoopa had said; Lirina suspected something had happened to the Prison Bottle and resolved to search for documents.

Ye Qing refused Ajielina’s offer to reveal how he could Mega Evolve three Pokémon, then met the Genesect Army before the tournament’s decisive round. The sixteen contestants were paired, and Ye Qing drew Walker while Cynthia faced Rain God Dewinlai, leaving their battles about to begin.

• Ajielina asked Ye Qing to explain his triple Mega Evolution and offered him a Master Ball, but he claimed he had been born with the ability and left.
• Ye Qing met the Genesect Army on the island and ordered them to stay on standby, using Garchomp’s Draco Meteor as a signal.
• Ye Qing’s mother encouraged him before the tournament’s sixteen contestants were paired for one-on-one battles using six Pokémon each.
• Ye Qing drew Walker, while Cynthia drew Rain God Dewinlai, and both Ye Qing and Walker were pleased with the matchup.
• Cynthia sent out her Garchomp against Rain God Dewinlai’s Salamence as Ye Qing watched from the venue.

Ye Qing faced Walker in the final match for the last Masters Eight spot, sending Infernape against Walker’s Mega Houndoom. Infernape landed a heavy Focus Punch and pursued the injured Houndoom as the battle continued.

• Cynthia’s Mega Garchomp defeated Mega Salamence and forced Cynthia’s opponent to send out Mega Glalie.
• After several other Champions won their matches, Ye Qing took the field and exchanged barbs with Walker.
• Ye Qing chose Infernape instead of Gengar, while Walker sent out Houndoom and Mega Evolved him.
• Infernape interrupted Mega Houndoom’s Inferno with Fake Out, then used Focus Punch to send him flying.
• Walker ordered Mega Houndoom to keep using Inferno, and Ye Qing told Infernape to use Protect followed by Thunder Punch.

Ye Qing’s Infernape survived Mega Houndoom’s devastating attack and entered Blaze, then struck Blastoise before Walker could finish his Mega Evolution. The chapter left Mega Blastoise battered but still standing, facing a Blaze-powered Infernape.

• Mega Houndoom combined Shadow Ball with Overheat and charged Infernape, but Infernape countered with Fire Punch, knocking them both down.
• Mega Houndoom reverted from his Mega-Evolved form and was unable to battle, while Infernape rose from the rubble and entered Blaze.
• Walker sent out Blastoise and began Mega Evolution, but Ye Qing ordered Infernape to attack with his strongest Fire Punch.
• Infernape’s punch sent Blastoise smashing through three rocks before he completed Mega Evolution, leaving Mega Blastoise battered and facing Infernape.

Ye Qing and Walker’s Mega Pokémon battled as Ye Qing tried to trap Mega Blastoise and limit its cannons. Walker countered with clever shell tactics and aerial attacks, leaving Mega Aggron defending against another Hydro Pump.

• Ye Qing had Infernape trap Mega Blastoise with Fire Spin before recalling Infernape and sending out Mega Aggron, who blocked Aura Sphere with Protect.
• Mega Aggron charged through Hydro Pump and closed in on Mega Blastoise, but Blastoise withdrew into its shell to escape the grab.
• Ye Qing used Rock Tomb to plug Mega Blastoise’s shell openings, but Walker made Blastoise break free with a cannon blast that launched both Pokémon into the air.
• Mega Blastoise used Aqua Jet to knock Mega Aggron away and escaped as Aggron fell to the ground.
• Walker had Mega Blastoise fire Hydro Pump from the air, and Ye Qing ordered Mega Aggron to use Rock Tomb as a shield.