Recaps

Ye Qing disrupted Team R’s attempt to capture the Legendary birds, earned Yan Ji’s Ability Badge, and traveled to Egypt. There he helped Nick revive Magearna and fought Sky City’s forces as they pursued the Soul-Heart.

• Ye Qing woke from his months-long coma, reunited with Yingzi, and set off for the Bermuda Triangle while Wang Yao recovered.
• Ye Qing crossed the Devil Sea, battled Silver and Team R, and helped Lugia defeat Giovanni’s forces and free Articuno and Zapdos.
• Ye Qing defeated Yan Ji’s Mega Gardevoir, earned her Ability Badge, and trained with her to improve his silent coordination with his Pokémon.
• Ye Qing arrived in Egypt and helped Nick escape Andy’s forces while learning that Nick carried Magearna’s Soul-Heart.
• Ye Qing and Nick reached Siwa Oasis, where Gardevoir restored Magearna, but Dier’s force attacked before they could leave.
• Ye Qing’s Pokémon defeated Dier’s team, and Dier was killed during the battle as Nick and Magearna escaped with Ye Qing toward the Battle Pyramid.
• Ayr ambushed Ye Qing’s group on the way to the Battle Pyramid, but Gardevoir detected her squad and Ye Qing’s Gengar defeated Ayr’s Gengar while Garchomp faced Mega Tyranitar.

Ye Qing rescued Volcanion from Sky City, then returned to Dragon Country and destroyed the Luo Family in revenge for the attack on his home. After reuniting with his family, he resumed his challenge at the Battle Pyramid and faced Mizuno Jeff in a battle that reached Mega Evolution.

• Mega Garchomp defeated Ayr’s Mega Tyranitar, and Ye Qing escaped to the Battle Pyramid, where he passed Daishan’s approval battle.
• The Luo Family and a Ghost-type Elite Four member attacked Ye Qing’s home, but Ye Mom and the Pokémon defended the courtyard until the attackers retreated.
• Mew brought Ye Qing back to Alto Mare, where he reunited with Ye Mom and learned that the Luo Family was suspected of the attack.
• Ye Qing and Nick infiltrated Sky City, freed Volcanion, and escaped with help from the city’s residents, Magearna, and Blaziken.
• Ye Qing took Volcanion to Dragon Country and led his Pokémon against the Luo Family, while Garchomp and Infernape fought the family’s Mega Charizard Y.
• The Ghost-type Elite Four joined Luo Zhengang and Li Ziyun against Ye Qing, but Volcanion and Mega Diancie helped defeat their forces, and Ye Qing ordered the leaders killed.
• Old Master Luo took his own life, and Ye Qing returned to Alto Mare, reunited with his family, and prepared to return to the Battle Pyramid.
• Blaziken killed a Trainer who tried to attack Nick, while Ye Qing began a one-on-one battle with Mizuno Jeff and both trainers Mega Evolved their Pokémon.

Ye Qing defeated Balk, trained his team, and entered the Elite Four Tournament as Team R maneuvered around him. The arc left Ye Qing facing Ye Yuxin in the finals, with Infernape under attack from Kangaskhan and her baby.

• Ye Qing defeated Balk’s forces, killed Balk, and helped Nick take control of Sky City before leaving as its Vizier.
• Ye Qing trained his tournament team with the Genesect, visited Yaoyao, and learned that Kyurem had joined Team R and fused with Reshiram.
• Ye Qing secured a late tournament entry, reunited with his family, and learned that Zhao Ling had no plans to avenge his grandmother.
• Ye Qing defeated Zhang Jialei and Zhu Yuanhao in the tournament, while Su Qi and Zhao Ling advanced and Su Qi was revealed as a Team R executive.
• Ye Qing and his allies learned that Su Qi had targeted Wang Yao, while Psyduck secretly trained and Zhao Ling advanced with Marshadow hidden in his shadow.
• Ye Qing defeated Team R member Zou Buyu and reached the top eight, as Giovanni assigned Su Qi to secure an Elite Four position for his plan involving Jirachi.
• Ye Qing beat his first opponent in the finals, then faced Ye Yuxin and her Mega Kangaskhan, whose baby joined the fight against Infernape.
• Ye Qing ordered Protect after Baby Kangaskhan appeared behind Infernape and attacked him with Dizzy Punch.

Ye Qing won the tournament final after White Kyurem interrupted the match, then exposed Marshadow’s control of Zhao Ling and helped him recover. After taking an Elite Four post in Alto Mare, Ye Qing trained his Pokémon, gained Qiu Ye as an aide, and prepared for his sister’s birthday and promotion celebration while his family’s mysterious green light searched the sky.

• Ye Qing defeated Zhao Ling in the finals, then Mewtwo drove off White Kyurem and Giovanni so the match could resume.
• Ye Qing beat Su Qi to claim the championship and accused her of involvement in Wang Yao’s death, then received an Elite Four title and requested an assignment in Alto Mare.
• Ye Qing confronted Marshadow, freed Zhao Ling from its control with Darkrai’s help, and Zhao Ling left the hospital planning to challenge for the Witch Elite Four position again.
• Ye Qing arrived in Alto Mare with his family, arranged for a Jangmo-o Egg as Ye Menghan’s birthday gift, and trained his Pokémon while a green light emerged from her gem and searched the sky.
• Qiu Ye challenged Ye Qing and lost their one-Pokémon bet when Garchomp defeated Simisage with Fire Fang, after which Qiu Ye agreed to work within his responsibilities.
• Ye Qing hid the Jangmo-o Egg for Ye Menghan’s birthday as his family planned a celebration for her birthday and his Elite Four promotion.
• Ye Qing invited Dragon Tamer to the banquet, contacted the Qinling Mountains research base about Giant Dragonite, and gathered outside Ye Menghan’s room as she hid a gemstone before opening the door.