Chapter Summaries

Yong, Riley, and the Diamond Clan struggled to escape Regigigas’s construct as it broke out of Snowpoint Mountain and triggered a massive avalanche. The Divine Child organized an emergency response, but Regigigas continued to gain mobility and its red lights flashed in the darkness.

• Sabi mistook Yong and Riley for the culprits, but Regigigas attacked before Adaman could question them further.
• Yong and Riley used their Pokémon to damage Regigigas’s stone fingers and escape, while Adaman and Sabi helped lead the group out of the cavern.
• Regigigas smashed through the mountain, causing an avalanche as guards evacuated tourists outside Snowpoint Temple.
• The Divine Child ordered Snowpoint’s forces to defend the city, rescue people, and summon Cynthia to help calm Regigigas.
• Regigigas broke completely free of the mountainside and grew more mobile as the Divine Child prayed and red lights flashed in the darkness.

As Regigigas tore through Snowpoint Mountain, the shrine maiden faced the awakened giant with Gallade while the city evacuated and Yong, Riley, and Adaman fled the collapsing temple. Gallade struck Regigigas with a powered-up Sacred Sword, but Regigigas regained its full mobility, knocked Gallade down, and prepared to stomp it.

• Yong and Riley told Adaman how they had been transported to Snowpoint Temple, and Adaman said he would verify their identities after the crisis.
• Officer Jenny and the responders evacuated Snowpoint City's residents and formed a defensive line against the collapsing mountain.
• The shrine maiden ordered her guards to withdraw and stayed at the temple entrance to confront Regigigas with Gallade.
• The shrine maiden strengthened Gallade with Calm Mind, Bulk Up, and Swords Dance, then sent it at Regigigas with a powerful Sacred Sword.
• Regigigas's movements returned to normal, and it knocked Gallade into the ground with one blow before raising its foot to stomp down.

Regigigas’s rampage devastated Snowpoint Mountain and injured Adaman, Yong, Riley, Sabi, and the Divine Child. Adaman used the Diamond Clan’s Adamant Orb to summon Dialga, but Regigigas immediately attacked the Time God with Hyper Beam.

• Yong and the others attacked Regigigas, but it tore off a mountaintop and hurled it at Snowpoint Mountain.
• The impact shattered the summit and sent boulders rolling down the mountain, leaving Sabi and the Divine Child unconscious and several others injured.
• Adaman blamed himself for the disaster and used the Diamond Clan’s Adamant Orb to call upon the Primordial Lord.
• Dialga emerged from a rift in space and time, and its arrival restored movement to everyone and everything.
• Regigigas gathered destructive energy and fired a Hyper Beam at Dialga.

Dialga defeated Regigigas with Aura Sphere and Roar of Time, then used its power over time to restore Snowpoint and its surroundings. As Dialga circled overhead, it fixed its gaze on Yong, leaving him worried it had heard his private thought.

• Dialga shattered Regigigas's attacks with Aura Sphere and knocked it down, while Yong and Riley watched with Adaman and the Divine Child.
• Regigigas gathered strength and launched itself at Dialga with Giga Impact as the others retreated from the crumbling mountainside.
• Dialga unleashed Roar of Time, blasted Regigigas into the ground, and trapped it in a repeating time loop.
• Dialga reversed the destruction around Snowpoint, restoring the mountain, temple, city, and snow as the gathered people watched.
• Dialga dispersed the dark clouds, then fixed its crimson eyes on Yong, who worried it had overheard his thought.

After Dialga showed Yong memories of his past life, Yong woke in a Snowpoint City hospital after being unconscious for three days. Cynthia visited him, and the two agreed to continue their journeys as companions seeking the origin.

• Dialga enveloped Yong in blue light and showed him memories of his past life, including the accident that brought his soul into the Pokémon world.
• Yong woke in the hospital, and Riley told him that he had been unconscious for three days after Dialga restored Snowpoint Mountain.
• Riley explained that he and Adaman had brought Yong, Miko, and the little girl to safety, and said the Sinnoh League would ask about their trip beneath Snowpoint Temple.
• Cynthia visited Yong and explained that the witnesses and Riley's connections would help keep the Pokémon League from pursuing the incident.
• Yong joked that a god had told him about Sinnoh's mythology, and Cynthia called him a like-minded companion in her search for the origin.
• Cynthia left after challenging Yong to recover so Steelix could face Garchomp in a rematch.

After recovering from the Snowpoint Temple incident, Yong left with Riley and returned to Iron Island, still wondering about Dialga and the visions tied to his past life. Riley and Lucario offered him a Pokémon as thanks, and Yong learned Lucario’s child was among the possible choices.

• Yong was briefly questioned by Pokémon League officials, then left the hospital with Riley, Adaman, and Sabi; Adaman reduced Sabi’s confinement to six months of lessons with the other wardens.
• Yong and Riley boarded an airship for Canalave City while the Divine Child and Cynthia discussed Regigigas’s awakening and watched them depart Snowpoint.
• After two days of travel, Yong and Riley reached Canalave City and flew to Iron Island on Aerodactyl and Metang.
• Riley and Lucario offered Yong a newly hatched Pokémon as thanks for helping them, saying he would choose one by luck from among several Pokémon.
• Yong accepted the gift, and Riley revealed that Lucario’s child was among the possible choices.

Yong reunited with Riley and his Pokémon on Iron Island, celebrated Aggron's breakthrough, and discussed their plans for the future. The next morning, Yong entered the Magnetic Storm Area with Pupitar and encountered a powerful roar that knocked him to the ground.

• Riley's Pokémon joyfully welcomed him back, while Yong greeted Bastiodon and Excadrill.
• Aggron had comprehended Steel Rampage Aura, increased its level, and formed its own force domain.
• Yong and Riley gathered their Pokémon and nearby wild Pokémon for a feast at Riley's cabin, then talked about their plans beneath the stars.
• Yong planned to wait for Steelix to wake, challenge the Canalave Gym, and then head to the Battle Zone; Riley said he preferred exploring ruins and ancient cities.
• The next morning, Yong entered the Magnetic Storm Area with Pupitar, and a tremendous roar knocked him to the ground.

Yong celebrated Aggron’s breakthrough in mastering a force domain, then left the Magnetic Storm Area to challenge the Canalave Gym. After Yong found a quick route to the second floor, Byron recognized him on the Gym’s video feed and decided to make the challenge more difficult.

• Yong praised Aggron for mastering a force domain, advised it to seek Steelix’s guidance, and left it to train while guarding Steelix in the Central Area.
• Yong told Riley he planned to challenge the Canalave Gym, and Riley warned him that Byron knew he had earned the Coal Badge from Roark.
• Yong flew to Canalave City, checked his Pokémon at the Pokémon Center, and entered the steel-built Canalave Gym.
• Yong studied the Gym’s rules and chose a hidden upward-moving lift to reach the second floor quickly.
• Byron watched Yong on a video feed, recognized him, and decided to make the Gym challenge more difficult.

Yong defeated Tai Dou’s Onix on the second floor of the gym and chose the middle lift to continue upward. On the third floor, he met Gym Trainer Kanji and sent out Tyrantrum to face Bronzong.

• Tai Dou challenged Yong to a one-on-one battle and sent out his level 36 Onix.
• Yong used Excadrill to defeat Onix with Rapid Spin and Metal Claw, earning training points and increased move proficiency.
• Tai Dou offered Yong a choice of three lifts, and Yong took the middle one to reach the third floor.
• Gym Trainer Kanji challenged Yong and revealed his Bronzong.
• Yong sent out an excited Tyrantrum, which roared as the battle was about to begin.

Yong defeated Kanji's Bronzong with Tyrantrum and reached the highest level of the mine, where he met Gym Leader Byron. Byron promised Yong the Mine Badge but challenged him to a serious battle, which was about to begin.

• Tyrantrum defeated Kanji's Bronzong after overpowering it with Crunch and Bulldoze, earning training points and improving his move proficiency.
• Yong found the correct floating platform and rode it to the highest level, surprising Kanji.
• Byron asked how Yong had identified the platform, and Yong explained that Iron Island training had helped him get to know Riley.
• Byron recognized Yong as the champion of the last Ever Grande Conference and agreed to battle him, promising him the Mine Badge regardless of the outcome.
• Yong sent out a Pokémon, and Byron prepared his own as a referee took his position for their battle.

Yong faced Gym Leader Byron in a one-on-one Gym battle, pitting Pupitar against Byron’s Forretress. After both Pokémon survived a powerful collision, Forretress launched a Heavy Slam, and Yong ordered Pupitar to endure the hit.

• Byron sent out his level 40 Forretress to battle Yong’s Pupitar for a Badge.
• Yong opened with Sandstorm, and Byron had Forretress use Rapid Spin to gather the sand before attacking with Rollout.
• Yong strengthened Pupitar with Iron Defense and sent it into a head-on clash with Forretress’s Rampaging Charge.
• Both Pokémon were blasted away by the collision, then rose again with visible damage.
• Byron ordered Forretress to use Heavy Slam, and Yong told Pupitar to steady itself and use Endure.

Yong defeated Byron’s Forretress with Pupitar, earned the Mine Badge and a Flash Cannon TM, and planned the next leg of his Sinnoh journey. Back on Iron Island, he told Riley he would wait another week before heading to the Battle Zone so Steelix could come with him.

• Pupitar endured Forretress’s attack, countered with Payback, and defeated it with Rock Slide, earning a level-up to Lv39.
• Byron awarded Yong the Mine Badge and a Flash Cannon TM, and asked him to bring Steelix for a visit.
• Yong planned to visit other Sinnoh Gyms and the Battle Zone, then restored his team at the Pokémon Center before returning to Iron Island.
• Yong told Riley about his Gym battle and decided to wait another week for Steelix to wake before leaving for the Battle Zone.

Yong watched Steelix emerge from the core area's energy in a powerful Natural Reversion state, gaining new abilities and strength. After its overwhelming presence subsided, Yong welcomed his partner back.

• Yong trained Excadrill and Pupitar near the core area while Aggron continued developing its Fusion Technique.
• The energy in the core area contracted, revealing a transformed Steelix surrounded by blue electrical arcs and dark-gold markings.
• Steelix opened its eyes and released a crushing presence that pinned Bastiodon, Excadrill, and Pupitar down and forced Aggron and Lucario to brace themselves.
• Yong's system reported that Steelix had reached its natural-energy limit, entered Natural Reversion, gained Steel Origin, and advanced in level, moves, and Force.
• Yong spent 10,000 Training Points to raise Steelix's new Iron Head Beam to Expert.
• Steelix descended to the ground, and Yong embraced it and welcomed it back.

After Steelix awakened, Yong completed his training on Iron Island, chose a Pokémon Egg from Mawile’s cave, and said goodbye to Riley. He returned to Canalave City, exchanged Pokémon with his family, and set off for Floaroma Town.

• Riley led Yong to a secluded cave where Mawile cared for Pokémon Eggs entrusted by Iron Island’s wild Pokémon.
• Yong chose a blue-green egg with light-brown stripes, and Riley gave him an Incubator to carry it in.
• Yong and Riley shared a farewell dinner with their Pokémon, then Yong departed Iron Island on Aerodactyl the next morning.
• In Canalave City, Yong sent Bastiodon and Excadrill home and brought Larvesta and Kleavor back onto his team.
• After his Pokémon recovered at the Pokémon Center, Yong flew toward Floaroma Town.

Yong crossed Eterna Forest on foot with Larvesta, enjoying its Pokémon and preparing to camp as evening fell. Two Murkrow ambushed Larvesta, and the chapter ended with Yong recognizing them.

• Yong reached Floaroma Town, ate at the Pokémon Center, and stocked up before setting out for Eterna Forest.
• Yong explored the forest with Larvesta resting on his backpack and encountered wild Pokémon along the way.
• As evening approached, Yong found a dry clearing and began setting up camp.
• Two Murkrow swooped down to attack Larvesta, which countered with Fire Spin.
• Yong recognized the attacking Pokémon as Murkrow as they circled overhead.

Yong and Larvesta crossed Eterna Forest after defeating two Murkrow, then traveled along Route 205 and reached Eterna City. They entered the city’s medicinal herb district, where Yong teased Larvesta about trying Energy Powder.

• Larvesta defeated one Murkrow with String Shot, and the other carried its immobilized companion away.
• Yong camped in Eterna Forest with Larvesta, Kleavor, Pupitar, and Aerodactyl guarding the camp and the Pokémon Egg.
• Yong and his companions crossed Eterna Forest after two days and continued east along Route 205.
• Yong passed a fishing competition without stopping after seeing mostly Magikarp being caught.
• Yong passed Eterna City’s checkpoint and found himself among the city’s medicinal herb fields.
• Yong offered Larvesta Energy Powder, but Larvesta refused.

In Eterna City, Warden Huosia met with Tachi to plan the transport of the Adamant Orb and use the journey to confront the Galactic organization. Meanwhile, Yong trained Pupitar against Grass-type Pokémon ahead of his Gym challenge, and a girl stepped forward to battle him.

• Yong arrived in Eterna City with Larvesta and checked into the Pokémon Center.
• Huosia arrived in Eterna City with two guards and met Tachi at the Eterna Historical Museum.
• Huosia and Tachi planned to escort the Adamant Orb to Celestic Town while drawing the Galactic organization into action at its headquarters.
• Yong's Pupitar defeated a trainer's Vileplume with Earth Power after enduring its attacks and the sandstorm.
• A girl challenged Yong, leaving him surprised when he recognized her.

Yong and Cynthia met in Eterna City and held a warm-up battle between Pupitar and Cynthia’s temporarily entrusted Serperior. After their attacks clashed without either Pokémon being seriously hurt, they agreed their proper battle near Celestic Town was approaching and went to get food together.

• Cynthia approached Yong in Eterna City and said she had business concerning him, then proposed a warm-up battle before their proper match.
• Yong sent out Pupitar, while Cynthia revealed a female Serperior with the Contrary ability, explaining that someone had temporarily left the Pokémon in her care.
• Pupitar raised a Sandstorm, and Serperior countered by shaping the wind and sand into a Twister and sending it toward Pupitar.
• Yong and Cynthia directed Pupitar and Serperior to clash with Iron Head and Leaf Blade, and the resulting blast knocked both Pokémon down before they stood nearly unhurt.
• Cynthia recalled Serperior, and Yong recalled Pupitar as they acknowledged their next battle was near Celestic Town.
• Yong asked Cynthia to get food with him, and she accepted.

Yong learned that Cynthia had come to Eterna City to help escort the Adamant Orb, and offered to act as a wild card. He then headed to the Eterna Gym, defeated several young trainers, and faced its Ace Trainer, Yoko.

• Yong joined Cynthia for a meal, where she explained that the Adamant Orb would be moved because the Dark Organization had learned the Adamant Orb’s whereabouts.
• Yong recognized the situation as connected to Team Galactic and the Eterna Historical Museum, then suggested Cynthia might need a wild card for the escort.
• After learning the Adamant Orb would leave Eterna City the next day, Yong said goodbye to Cynthia and went to challenge the Eterna Gym.
• Yong defeated Lisa’s Cherubi and Roselia with Larvesta’s Flamethrower, then beat Mana and Yukino’s Pokémon as he made his way through the Gym.
• Yoko, the Gym’s Ace Trainer, confronted Yong with Lisa, Mana, and Yukino behind her, and Yong accepted her challenge.

Yong defeated Yoko’s Roserade with Larvesta and earned a level-up, then reached the final battlefield to challenge Eterna Gym Leader Gardenia. Gardenia accepted the two-Pokémon Gym battle and sent out a Turtwig as her lead.

• Yong’s Larvesta overcame Roserade’s poison attacks and defeated it with Fire Blast, reaching level 39.
• Yoko congratulated Yong and directed him through the vine gateway toward Gardenia.
• Yong entered the Grass Field and introduced himself to Gardenia as a challenger.
• A referee announced the rules for Yong and Gardenia’s two-Pokémon Gym battle.
• Gardenia began the battle by sending out the Turtwig she had been holding.