Recaps

Su Bai visited Professor Oak's Laboratory in Pallet Town with Cynthia, where Oak recognized him as Su Zhe's son and examined his Pokémon. Cynthia began a battle with Professor Oak's Dragonite, and Su Bai left the laboratory to explore Pallet Town.

• Su Bai and Cynthia drove from Viridian City to Pallet Town and brought gifts to Professor Oak's Laboratory.
• Professor Oak recognized Su Bai as Su Zhe's son and reminisced about Su Zhe and Qi Shijun's time at Celadon University.
• Professor Oak took them to the hill behind the laboratory, where Cynthia challenged his Pokémon and Su Bai declined to watch closely.
• Professor Oak noticed unusual traits in Su Bai's Pikachu, Eevee, and Gengar, then asked to collect information about his Dragon Nation breed Arcanine.
• Cynthia's Garchomp and Professor Oak's Dragonite clashed in the sky as Su Bai watched briefly, then walked down the hill to explore Pallet Town.

Su Bai encountered young Ash and Gary fighting over a Pokémon Ball and used Totodile to rescue them after they fell into a river. He escorted Ash home, learned the boy was nine and dreamed of becoming a Pokémon Master, and met Delia while explaining that he was visiting Professor Oak.

• Ash and Gary argued over a Pokémon Ball caught on both their fishing lines, then fell into the river when it broke apart.
• Su Bai sent Totodile into the water, and Totodile caught both boys by their clothes and tossed them safely onto the bank.
• Gary thanked Su Bai and hurried toward Professor Oak's Laboratory, while Su Bai stopped Ash from chasing after him and told him to go home and change.
• Su Bai walked Ash home, learned his name, age, and dream of becoming a Pokémon Master, and considered traveling with him after winning the Donghuang Conference.
• Delia welcomed Su Bai and Ash, briefly scolded Ash for falling into the river, and invited Su Bai inside.
• Su Bai introduced himself to Delia as Ash's friend and said he had come to visit Professor Oak.

Su Bai took Ash to Professor Oak’s Laboratory, where Ash and Gary were both shocked by Pikachu. After thanking Su Bai for letting him study Arcanine, Professor Oak offered him a choice of the three Kanto starter Pokémon, leaving Su Bai and Cynthia stunned and Ash and Gary envious.

• Ash asked Su Bai to show him his Pokémon, and Su Bai agreed to take him to Professor Oak’s Laboratory.
• On the way, Su Bai encouraged Ash to spend more time learning about Pokémon at Professor Oak’s Laboratory.
• Su Bai sent out Pikachu, Gengar, and Totodile, and Pikachu shocked Ash when he excitedly picked it up.
• Gary laughed at Ash, then approached Pikachu and got shocked as well.
• Professor Oak thanked Su Bai for allowing him to collect data on Arcanine and presented Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle as a gift.

Su Bai inspected Professor Oak’s three starter Pokémon, but none of them liked him, and Oak thought they were poor fits for Su Bai. When a powerful Pikachu called Pika God appeared, Su Bai admired its extraordinary stats but chose to remain devoted to his own Pikachu.

• Su Bai checked Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle’s Pokédex information and found their stats and individual values disappointing.
• Bulbasaur backed away from Su Bai, Charmander hid behind Professor Oak, and Squirtle nearly sprayed him with water.
• Professor Oak explained that the three gentle, physically weak starters were his laboratory’s only available backup set and were unsuitable for Su Bai.
• Su Bai’s Pikachu met a chubby Pikachu and quickly became friends with him.
• Su Bai checked Pika God’s Pokédex entry and saw individual values above the normal limit, along with exceptional potential stats.
• Su Bai put away his Pokédex and chose his own Pikachu over Pika God, whom Professor Oak had reserved for Ash.

After visiting Professor Oak, Su Bai and Cynthia traveled to Miyacha Mountain so Cynthia could catch a colossal Onix. Cynthia began battling the level-64 Onix, while Su Bai imagined it eventually evolving into a powerful Steelix.

• Su Bai declined Professor Oak’s starter Pokémon, deciding he could choose one after reaching Kanto, and he and Cynthia left Pallet Town.
• Su Bai gave Cynthia a triple-flavor ice cream and showed her Miyacha Mountain as the location of her real present.
• Su Bai explained that the enormous Onix could add strength and variety to Cynthia’s team, and she agreed to catch it.
• Su Bai and Cynthia found the giant Onix in a valley, where it was ramming into the mountain.
• Cynthia ordered Garchomp to use Brick Break against the level-64 Onix.

Cynthia captured Giant Onix after defeating him with Garchomp, then took Su Bai through Victory Road ahead of the away Masters Tournament. They fought off the cave’s trainers and reached the deeper route with Cynthia’s Pokémon leading the way.

• Cynthia and Garchomp defeated Giant Onix, and Cynthia captured him after deciding to train him for Su Bai.
• Su Bai and Cynthia flew to Viridian City and entered Victory Road, where an Alakazam ambushed them.
• Cynthia’s Roserade defeated the Alakazam and knocked its trainer unconscious after he challenged them to leave.
• Cynthia and Su Bai continued through Victory Road, where Cynthia defeated Ace Trainers who ambushed them and insulted Su Bai.

Su Bai and Cynthia emerged from Victory Road and arrived at the Indigo Plateau, where Cynthia prepared for her Masters Exhibition Match against Alder. After settling into the competitors’ villa, Su Bai checked the condition of her six Pokémon ahead of the next day’s battle.

• Su Bai and Cynthia were interrupted by Xiao He, who attacked them and then antagonized Cynthia until Garchomp sent his Weezing crashing into him.
• Su Bai and Cynthia camped for the night, then rode Arcanine through the remaining obstacles as Cynthia guided them through Victory Road.
• Su Bai’s Arcanine learned Strength, Gengar learned Rock Smash, and Pikachu learned Flash before they reached the Indigo Plateau.
• Lorelei greeted Cynthia and met Su Bai, who introduced himself as Cynthia’s fiancé and took her hand.
• The Champion League Affairs Bureau staff escorted Su Bai and Cynthia to their villa, where Su Bai checked Cynthia’s Garchomp, Lucario, Spiritomb, Roserade, Milotic, and Giant Onix.

Su Bai and Cynthia spent the night caring for and playing with their Pokémon before heading to Indigo Stadium for Cynthia’s match against Alder. As the battle approached, Su Bai intervened when Alder behaved inappropriately toward Cynthia, drawing the resentment of Alder’s disciple, Lian Wu.

• Su Bai gave Garchomp and Onix sand baths while Cynthia played with her Pokémon in the pool, and he secretly let Garchomp keep an extra Dragon Stone.
• Cynthia teased Su Bai before ending the swim so Milotic could rest ahead of its battle, and the two returned to their rooms.
• The next morning, staff escorted Su Bai and Cynthia to a conference room at Indigo Stadium, where they met Damaranch, Alder, and Lian Wu before the match.
• Alder invited Cynthia for coffee and held her hand too long, so Su Bai stepped between them and called Cynthia over to discuss her Pokémon.
• Cynthia joined Su Bai in the corner, while Lian Wu grew resentful because he believed Su Bai was pursuing the same woman as his teacher.

Su Bai prepared Garchomp for Cynthia’s match and declined Alder’s request to examine Volcarona, though Alder hoped to ask him again later. Cynthia and Alder began their battle, and Lucario smoothly dodged Bouffalant’s opening Head Charge.

• Su Bai inspected Garchomp and fed it specially prepared Pokémon Food while Lian Wu watched.
• Alder recognized Su Bai’s Pokémon-raising skill and asked him to examine Volcarona, but Su Bai refused.
• Alder left with Lian Wu and reflected on Volcarona’s declining health and his hope of getting Su Bai’s help after the match.
• Alder sent out Bouffalant first, and Cynthia answered with Lucario.
• Alder ordered Bouffalant to use Head Charge, and Lucario dodged by flowing with the charge’s momentum.

Cynthia defeated Alder at Indigo Stadium and left with Su Bai for a few days together in Kanto. The chapter ended with them heading to Cynthia’s villa in Celadon City, while Cynthia promised to remain Sinnoh Champion until Su Bai challenged her.

• Cynthia’s Lucario used a Focus Sash to survive Bouffalant’s Earthquake and defeated it with Reversal.
• Cynthia’s Spiritomb endured Reuniclus’s attacks, used Pain Split to weaken it, then took Druddigon down with Destiny Bond.
• Cynthia sent out Volcarona and Onix, and her remaining Pokémon helped Garchomp defeat Alder’s team and secure her victory.
• Cynthia declined the Indigo Plateau banquet and left for Viridian City with Su Bai, where they celebrated her win over a meal.
• Cynthia promised Su Bai that she would keep her Champion title until he challenged her, and they decided to spend the night in Celadon City.

Su Bai and Cynthia visited Celadon City, where Dr. Namba’s Team Rocket agents lured them into a trap. Su Bai escaped capture, defeated Butch and Dr. Namba, and left Dr. Namba a prisoner.

• Su Bai and Cynthia arrived in Celadon City, left their Pokémon at the Pokémon Center, and went shopping at the department store.
• A student girl asked Cynthia to try on clothes, and Cynthia followed her while Su Bai stayed behind.
• Butch ambushed Su Bai and led him through a secret passage to Dr. Namba’s office.
• Dr. Namba revealed that he had planned to incapacitate Cynthia with hypnotic gas, but the surveillance feed showed Cassidy battered and disguised as a student instead.
• Su Bai used Gengar’s Protect and Hypnosis to stop Butch, then had Arcanine overpower Dr. Namba.
• Su Bai taunted and kicked Dr. Namba, who regretted rejecting Giovanni’s suggestion to send Apollo after Su Bai.

Su Bai escaped the secret Team Rocket chamber with Cynthia and met Erika at her Perfume Shop. Cynthia arranged a Gym battle for Su Bai, who needed to earn four more Badges before the Eastern Alliance Conference.

• Su Bai spared Dr. Namba and sent him away with a challenge for Giovanni to meet Su Bai himself.
• Cynthia arrived with Garchomp, checked that Su Bai was safe, and reunited with him; Alder then entered and interrupted them.
• Su Bai told the department store manager to explain the Team Rocket chamber to Officer Jenny, then left with Cynthia while Alder stayed behind.
• Su Bai and Cynthia visited Erika's Perfume Shop, where Erika explained her family's connection to Su Bai's father, Su Zhe.
• Cynthia asked Erika to battle Su Bai, and Erika agreed to a two-on-two Gym match after Cynthia confirmed Su Bai had earned his official Gym Trainer qualification.

Su Bai challenged Erika at the Celadon Gym and defeated her Weepinbell and Gloom with Eevee and Braviary. His Pikachu then battled Erika’s powerful Venusaur, and the match remained underway as Pikachu dodged Toxic by springing into the air with its tail.

• Su Bai accepted Erika’s three-on-three Gym battle and defeated her Weepinbell with Eevee’s Psybeam.
• Su Bai sent out Braviary, which blew Gloom’s Sleep Powder back and knocked it out with Fury Attack.
• Erika sent out her level 52 Venusaur, and Su Bai chose Pikachu to battle it.
• Pikachu built up speed and struck Venusaur with Iron Tail while dodging its attacks.
• Venusaur used Frenzy Plant to damage the arena and disrupt Pikachu’s footing, then launched Toxic.
• Pikachu used its tail as a spring to leap over Venusaur’s Toxic.

Su Bai and his closest companion married Cynthia and Diantha in a grand celebration atop Mt. Coronet. As the festivities continued, Ren Xiaoyi saw Su Bai’s wedding photo, made it snow in Magic City, and then vanished with Froslass.

• Su Bai and his fellow groom welcomed guests and prepared for their joint wedding, with friends and Pokémon helping at the venue.
• Ash launched Gible’s Draco Meteor as fireworks, and the elders, hosts, and Pokémon procession gathered for the ceremony.
• Su Bai and the other groom married Cynthia and Diantha, exchanged rings, and celebrated with their guests.
• Ren Xiaoyi saw Su Bai’s wedding photo and caption, then commanded Froslass to bring snow to Magic City.
• Ren Xiaoyi stood in the snowfall until her heart eased, then disappeared with Froslass.
• Su Bai toasted guests with Cynthia and said their life together was only beginning.