Chapter Summaries

President Charles Goodshow opened the Eastern and Western Hemisphere Elite Four invitation tournament and introduced its distinguished guests. As the crowd welcomed the guests, including Miss Lillie, he prepared to present the competitors.

• Fireworks and cheering filled the venue as spectators around the world watched the tournament opening.
• President Charles Goodshow welcomed the audience and spoke about building trust and harmony between humans and Pokémon.
• Charles Goodshow declared the tournament officially open, and three referees, a Nurse Joy, and an Officer Jenny took their places.
• Charles Goodshow introduced Professor Oak, Will, Wallace, Cynthia, Caitlin, Professor Sycamore, and Miss Lillie to the cheering crowd.
• Miss Lillie nervously waved to the spectators as Charles Goodshow announced that the competitors would be brought out next.

Shiyan Yong entered the tournament to thunderous chants of “Rock Solid,” as President Charles Goodshow recounted his record-breaking achievements. The eight contestants prepared to compete in regional teams in full-team battles.

• President Charles Goodshow introduced Youluo as Agatha’s student and Silver as a gifted Trainer recommended by Will.
• Spectators from Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Kalos chanted “Rock Solid” as Shiyan Yong approached the arena.
• President Charles Goodshow recounted Shiyan Yong’s championships, Battle Zone victory, scientific discoveries, and recognition as the Pokémon League’s youngest Professor.
• Shiyan Yong waved to A Xing, Shunsuke, Chengjie, Kofu, and Iris, then exchanged a smile with Cynthia.
• President Charles Goodshow introduced Volkner, Muren Under the Moon, Diantha, Kiawe, and Lana, then announced that the eight contestants would compete in regional teams in six-on-six battles.

The first-round pairings were revealed, and Volkner faced Muren Under the Moon in the tournament’s opening battle. Manectric broke through Houndoom’s Fire Spin with a high-speed attack, and Houndoom countered with Flare Blitz as the fight continued.

• President Charles Goodshow had the eight contestants draw Pokémon Balls, revealing the first-round matchups: Volkner versus Muren Under the Moon, Yong versus Kiawe, Silver versus Lana, and Youluo versus Diantha.
• The other contestants and officials left the battlefield as Volkner and Muren Under the Moon prepared to begin the first match.
• Volkner sent out Manectric, while Muren Under the Moon chose Houndoom as his lead Pokémon.
• Muren Under the Moon ordered Houndoom to use Fire Spin to trap Manectric and limit its speed.
• Volkner had Manectric use Quick Attack to create a vortex that redirected the flames, then ordered Wild Charge through the fire.
• Muren Under the Moon told Houndoom to detonate its attack with Flare Blitz.

Muren Under the Moon's Houndoom defeated Volkner's Manectric with its fear-inducing flames and a brutal follow-up attack, giving Muren the first win. Volkner sent out Jolteon and used Rain Dance to counter Houndoom's flames as the next battle began.

• Houndoom's flames filled Manectric with fear, disrupted its movement, and let Houndoom land an Abyssal Thrust that knocked it unconscious.
• The referee declared Houndoom the winner, giving Muren Under the Moon the first victory as the northern stands erupted in cheers.
• Caitlin praised Muren's win, while Yong recognized Houndoom's flames as a status-based Force Domain Power and the spectators noted that Static had paralyzed it.
• Volkner recalled Manectric and sent out his second Pokémon, Jolteon, against the paralyzed Houndoom.
• Volkner had Jolteon use Rain Dance to extinguish Houndoom's flames, and Muren ordered Houndoom to use Giga Impact before Volkner called for Thunder.

Volkner’s Jolteon defeated Muren Under the Moon’s Houndoom, but Hydreigon overwhelmed Jolteon and Magnezone, leaving Volkner down three Pokémon. Volkner sent out his ace Electivire to challenge Hydreigon.

• Jolteon struck Houndoom with a powerful lightning attack and won the battle.
• Muren Under the Moon sent out his Elite Four-level Hydreigon, which defeated Volkner’s Jolteon with a barrage of attacks.
• Volkner sent out Magnezone, but Hydreigon defeated it with Heat Wave, Flamethrower, Tri Attack, and Earth Power.
• Volkner sent out his ace Electivire to face Hydreigon.

Volkner's Electivire and Muren Under the Moon's Hydreigon fought to a simultaneous knockout after a clash of powerful Electric and Dragon attacks. Volkner's remaining Pokémon continued battling, but with Raichu badly injured and Krookodile entering the field, Yong stood up, eager to act.

• Electivire used Electric Terrain and charged Hydreigon with Lightning Strike while Volkner combined aura and power into the attack.
• Hydreigon answered with a malice-infused Dragon Rush, and the two Pokémon collided in a blast of lightning and black mist.
• Electivire collapsed, but Hydreigon then lost the ability to battle and fell, leaving both Pokémon knocked out.
• Volkner's partners later traded knockouts with Muren Under the Moon's Weavile, while Raichu was gravely injured.
• Krookodile entered against Volkner's weakened team, and Yong rose from his seat, unable to wait any longer.

Yong entered the second match of the Elite Four Invitation Tournament against Kiawe, drawing loud support from spectators and friends across the regions. Both Trainers sent out their Pokémon, and the chapter ended as Volcarona faced Kiawe’s unidentified Pokémon.

• Yong and Kiawe walked onto the Battlefield as Hoenn spectators chanted for Yong.
• Charles Goodshow praised Yong’s popularity, while Wallace and Cynthia expressed confidence in him.
• The host introduced Yong as a young Professor and Battle Zone Brain, and supporters watched from Dewford Town and elsewhere.
• Kiawe told Yong he had been looking forward to facing him, and Yong said he looked forward to the battle.
• Yong and Kiawe threw their Pokémon Balls, revealing Yong’s Volcarona and an unidentified Pokémon on Kiawe’s side.

Yong faced Kiawe in a Fire-type battle, and Volcarona’s overwhelming power stunned the crowd. The chapter ended with Volcarona’s Heat Wave engulfing Salazzle’s side of the field, leaving her out of sight.

• Kiawe sent out Salazzle, while Yong chose Volcarona, whose aura made Salazzle prostrate herself.
• The announcer introduced the Pokémon, and the referee started the match.
• Yong ordered Volcarona to use Quiver Dance and Fiery Dance, surrounding the field with blazing heat.
• Kiawe commanded Salazzle to use Toxic and Poison Gas to hinder Volcarona.
• Yong ordered Heat Wave, and Volcarona’s fire-filled hurricane detonated the Poison Gas and engulfed Salazzle’s side of the arena.

Yong's Volcarona overwhelmed Kiawe's Salazzle with a devastating Heat Wave, winning the first round of their tournament battle. Kiawe sent out Raging Blaze for the next round, and Yong asked to see Alola's special Pokémon and blessed power.

• Volcarona defeated Salazzle with one powerful Heat Wave, leaving Kiawe and the spectators stunned.
• Yong's friends cheered, while Lillie and the other guests reacted to the devastation on the battlefield.
• Cynthia told Caitlin that Volcarona was not among Yong's top four Pokémon.
• Kiawe recalled Salazzle and sent out his second Pokémon, Raging Blaze.
• Yong asked Kiawe to show him Alola's special Pokémon and blessed power, and Kiawe agreed before the next round began.

Yong's Volcarona unleashed a devastating Fiery Dance that overwhelmed Kiawe's Raging Blaze and transformed the battlefield into scorched sand. Though Raging Blaze survived, Kiawe activated a powerful new flame aura, leaving the battle unresolved.

• Kiawe ordered Raging Blaze to attack Volcarona with Rock Slide, then Rock Tomb and Fire Spin to interrupt its Quiver Dance.
• Yong commanded Volcarona to meet the attacks with a full-power Fiery Dance, unleashing its solar power and overwhelming Raging Blaze's wildfire aura.
• Volcarona's flames devastated the battlefield, turning its terrain into sand, while Raging Blaze survived but was badly scorched.
• Kiawe acknowledged Volcarona's Elite Four-level power, then activated a mysterious flame aura as a diamond-shaped crystal glimmered at Raging Blaze's neck.

Kiawe used Firium Z to unleash Inferno Overdrive against Yong’s Volcarona, which answered with an Overheat powered by Solar Power. Volcarona won but was exhausted, and Yong sent out another Pokémon, leaving the observers convinced the match was only beginning.

• Kiawe and Raging Blaze synchronized to activate Inferno Overdrive with Kiawe’s Z-Ring.
• Yong ordered Volcarona to meet Raging Blaze’s Z-Move with Overheat, and the attacks collided in a blast that devastated the battlefield.
• Caitlin used Gardevoir to shield the spectators from the scorching heat while Cynthia and Caitlin discussed the power and toll of Z-Moves.
• Professor Oak’s Pidgeot uncovered Raging Blaze, and the referee declared Volcarona the winner.
• Yong recalled the exhausted Volcarona and chose another Pokémon, while Professor Sycamore told Lillie that the match had only just begun.

Yong declared his determination to win the championship and unleashed his overwhelming Battle Will, pressuring Kiawe and the other competitors. Kiawe sent out his next Pokémon, and Yong answered with Aggron, leaving the battle poised for their clash.

• Yong praised the power of Kiawe's Z-Move, then declared that he would defeat every opponent and win the championship.
• Yong's Battle Will spread across the arena and stands, overwhelming Kiawe and drawing reactions from Cynthia, Master Wallace, President Charles Goodshow, and the other competitors.
• Kiawe steadied himself and silently defied Yong by throwing his Pokémon Ball onto the battlefield.
• Yong threw his own Pokémon Ball, summoning his massive, battle-eager Aggron.

Yong’s Aggron overwhelmed Kiawe’s Turtonator with a Rock Slide and charged in with High Horsepower, but Kiawe countered with Shell Trap. The explosion left Turtonator badly hurt but moving, while Aggron was engulfed in flames as Kiawe ordered Meteor Volcano.

• Kiawe sent out his Turtonator to face Yong’s Aggron in the third round.
• Yong’s Aggron used a Rock Slide empowered by its rock-origin power, cracking Turtonator’s shell and pinning it down before it could complete Shell Smash.
• Yong ordered Aggron to charge with High Horsepower as Turtonator remained badly injured.
• Kiawe triggered Turtonator’s Shell Trap, and its explosion engulfed both Pokémon in fire.
• Turtonator slid out of the blast, and Kiawe ordered it to use Meteor Volcano while Aggron remained engulfed in flames.

Kiawe’s Turtonator unleashed Shell Trap and Meteor Volcano, but Yong’s Aggron endured the attacks behind its formidable defenses. Yong then ordered Big White to use Bulldoze, leaving Turtonator defeated on the shattered field.

• Turtonator fired its Shell Trap at Aggron, and Kiawe followed with Meteor Volcano, raining explosive fireballs onto it.
• Turtonator collapsed as the flames faded, revealing Aggron still standing with its body unharmed beneath its damaged protective layer.
• Lillie and the spectators reacted in shock, while Kiawe realized Turtonator had little chance against Yong’s defenses.
• Yong ordered Big White to use Bulldoze, and Aggron brought its foot down on Turtonator.
• Bulldoze shattered the ground around Turtonator, which lay motionless with its eyes swirling.

Yong’s Aggron defeated Kiawe’s Turtonator, giving Yong another round win. Kiawe sent out his fourth Pokémon, an Alolan Marowak, and began its battle with Aggron.

• The referee declared Turtonator unable to battle after Aggron landed a super-effective Bulldoze, and Yong earned training points and improved move proficiency.
• Yong praised Aggron and promised it could battle to its heart’s content in the remaining match.
• Kiawe recalled Turtonator, steeled himself, and sent out his fourth Pokémon, an Alolan Marowak.
• Lana explained Alolan Marowak’s unusual form to Diantha, while the host described its Fire/Ghost typing to the audience.
• Kiawe ordered Marowak to use Swords Dance and charge in with Bonemerang, and Marowak hurled its green-flaming bone club at Aggron.

Yong defeated Kiawe in their battle after Aggron withstood Marowak’s cursed flames and powerful attacks. Kiawe conceded, and Yong advanced.

• Marowak struck Yong’s Dark Pulse with its bone club and sent the combined energy toward Aggron, but Aggron destroyed it with Hydro Pump.
• Marowak attacked through the mist with Brick Break, but Aggron caught its bone club with Metal Claw and kept the cursed flames from reaching its body.
• Yong ordered Aggron to use Stone Edge, which struck Marowak and sent it flying.
• Kiawe comforted the exhausted Marowak and conceded the match, so Yong advanced.

After Kiawe surrendered, Yong reflected on Aggron reaching level 75 while Pokémon repaired the damaged battlefield. The next match began as Lana faced Silver, who sent out Feraligatr.

• Kiawe returned to the competitors' seats and told Lana that battling Yong had shown him a way forward.
• Aggron's victory over Kiawe raised it to level 75 and increased its energy level, according to Yong's system.
• Geodude, Machop, and Sandslash cleared the ruined battlefield and helped restore the reserve field.
• Lana and Silver took their places for the next match on the icy mixed-terrain battlefield.
• Silver sent out Feraligatr, and Lana was delighted to see the Water-type Pokémon.

Lana took the first two rounds against Silver, but both trainers sent out new Pokémon for the third round. Silver’s Meganium gained the upper hand over Lana’s Gyarados, and he called for its Forest Pegging attack as Meganium’s stats rose.

• Lana’s Lapras defeated Silver’s Feraligatr with Disarming Voice, Thunderbolt, and Drill Run, giving Lana the first win.
• Silver sent out Weavile, which pressured Lapras with fast attacks, but Lana’s Lapras used the Ice-type Z-Move Subzero Slammer to freeze and defeat it; both Pokémon were then withdrawn.
• Silver sent out Meganium against Lana’s Gyarados, and Silver’s encouragement helped Meganium overcome Gyarados’s Intimidate.
• Meganium created Grassy Terrain and dodged Gyarados’s Hurricane with Grassy Glide before striking it and meeting its Ice Beam with Ancient Power.
• Ancient Power raised Meganium’s stats, and Silver ordered it to use Forest Pegging.

Silver's Meganium defeated Lana's Gyarados with a powerful root-based attack, then battled her Cloyster with a flurry of moves. After Meganium battered Cloyster with Body Slam and Petal Blizzard, Cloyster showed signs of defeat.

• Meganium unleashed a huge network of roots that battered and buried Gyarados, securing a victory for Silver.
• Wallace and Professor Oak discussed Meganium's unusual control over its vines while Lillie reconsidered whether joining the Pokémon League might be worthwhile.
• Lana sent out Cloyster, which used Shell Smash, Icicle Crash, and Ice Shard against Meganium's charge.
• Meganium crashed into Cloyster with Giga Impact, then leaped above it and pinned it with Body Slam.
• Meganium's grass blades battered Cloyster's open shell, and Cloyster was left with spirals in its eyes.

Silver's Meganium defeated Lana's Cloyster but was ultimately beaten by her Golduck in a fierce battle. The match continued with Lana's next Pokémon awaiting its turn.

• Silver's Meganium defeated Lana's Cloyster, giving Silver his second consecutive win.
• Lana recalled Cloyster and sent out Golduck, which faced Silver's battered Meganium.
• Meganium used Vine Whip and a defensive Petal Blizzard to block Golduck's attacks, but Golduck broke through with Confusion and Agility.
• Golduck landed repeated Ice Punches, then used Psyshock to free itself after Meganium bound its arm.
• Golduck struck Meganium with a final Ice Punch, and Meganium fell, ending its run in the battle.