Chapter Summaries

Qingyu locked the Sunshine Gym’s weather to sunny conditions for the week to teach challengers about sun tactics, defeating a Water-type trainer who tried to bring rain. Most challengers fled after watching, leaving one familiar student to battle.

• Qingyu prepared the Sunshine Gym’s weather tactics and reflected on how his battles had driven Naranja Academy students to study harder, inspiring Penny to establish Team Star as a sparring club and Teacher Yu fan club.
• Bagon climbed onto the Gym roof and jumped off in its attempts to fly, landing headfirst in the dirt before Qingyu pulled it free.
• Qingyu announced that the Gym’s weather was locked to sunshine, and the first challenger’s Quaquaval failed to summon rain.
• Qingyu defeated the Water-type challenger quickly, and several waiting challengers left rather than face his sunny-weather tactics.
• Qingyu noticed that only one challenger remained, and the student looked familiar to him.

Qingyu faced Mela in a Sunshine Gym battle, where both Trainers chose Fire-type Pokémon for a sun-team showdown. After Mela sent out Ceruledge and ordered it to boost its strength, Qingyu began his counterattack with Incineroar.

• Qingyu recognized the challenger as Mela, the Schedar Squad leader, and greeted her before their battle.
• Mela said she specialized in Fire-type Pokémon and agreed to begin the sun-team showdown.
• Qingyu sent out Incineroar, a Fire/Dark-type Pokémon with Intimidate, as his lead.
• Mela checked Incineroar's Pokédex entry and sent out her Fire/Ghost-type Ceruledge.
• Mela ordered Ceruledge to use Swords Dance, and Qingyu responded by commanding Incineroar to use Darkest Lariat.

Qingyu used Incineroar’s Dark-type moves and switching tactics to weaken Mela’s team, then revealed a strategy pairing Scovillain’s Leaf Storm with an Eject Pack and Incineroar’s Intimidate. Mela realized the battle might already be beyond saving.

• Incineroar attacked Ceruledge with Darkest Lariat, then used Taunt to prevent it from using status moves.
• Mela switched Ceruledge out for Houndoom, and Incineroar used Parting Shot before returning to its Poké Ball.
• Scovillain entered under the sunlight, where Chlorophyll boosted its speed, and Mela ordered Houndoom to use Fire Blast.
• Scovillain used Leaf Storm, triggering its Eject Pack and bringing Incineroar back onto the field.
• Incineroar blocked Houndoom’s Fire Blast, and Mela realized her chances of winning looked bleak.

Qingyu defeated Mela by using Incineroar’s constant switching to control the battle, and Mela left determined to share what she had learned with Team Star. Qingyu reflected that Team Star’s students had begun changing for the better, though he still worried about Sunshine Gym’s bad reviews.

• Qingyu’s Incineroar defeated Mela’s Ceruledge and Houndoom with Darkest Lariat and Cross Chop after Qingyu repeatedly switched Pokémon to exploit openings.
• Mela accepted her defeat and realized that Qingyu’s switching had pressured her and that she could use Sunny Day’s offensive pressure to build an advantage before finishing a battle.
• Mela decided to return to school and discuss the battle with Team Star, whose members were sharing strategies under Penny’s influence.
• Mela told Qingyu she would return to challenge the Gym next week, and Qingyu welcomed her back.
• After seeing Mela off, Qingyu worried about Sunshine Gym’s negative reviews and thought of himself as a life mentor to Team Star’s students.

Qingyu planned to expand Sunshine Gym with optional challenge modes and rental Pokémon so Trainers could be assessed at different skill levels. That night, Sylveon shyly showed Qingyu affection while they watched a movie, before Mew suddenly called out.

• Qingyu reviewed Sunshine Gym's lower clear rate and decided its newest strategies had been too difficult for many challengers.
• Qingyu planned to add optional challenge modes so Trainers could choose strategies suited to their Pokémon and abilities.
• Qingyu decided to offer rental Pokémon from the League and Battle Chateau for higher-difficulty challenges.
• Qingyu watched a Kalos movie with Sylveon, who admired Gardevoir's evolved form and quietly tied a ribbon around his arm.
• Sylveon acted bashful when Qingyu noticed the affectionate bow, and Mew suddenly called out.

Mew visited the Sunshine Gym and teased Sylveon by wrapping its tail around Qingyu's other arm. After discussing Mewtwo's progress, Mew secretly decided to bring Mewtwo to live with Qingyu and the Gym's Pokémon.

• Mew arrived while Sylveon had its ribbons wrapped around Qingyu's arm, then copied Sylveon by winding its tail around his other arm.
• Sylveon became jealous and turned away, while Qingyu hid his amusement to avoid embarrassing it.
• Qingyu asked Mew about Mewtwo, and Mew showed that their bond was growing as Mew visited it in its Culture Vessel.
• Qingyu explained that they should wait for Mewtwo to grow while Mew helped fill its lonely childhood with affection and better values.
• Mew decided that the Sunshine Gym would be Mewtwo's future home and planned to bring it there with a pleading look so Qingyu would agree.

Mewtwo awakened in the Viridian Gym laboratory and broke free after Giovanni revealed he knew Mew had visited. Giovanni’s Mega Beedrill knocked Mewtwo unconscious, and the researchers began fitting it with Suppressor Armor to control its powers.

• Mewtwo reflected on its isolation and its distrust of Giovanni and the researchers, while hoping to escape with Mew once it could survive outside the culture fluid.
• Giovanni entered the laboratory, recognized Mewtwo’s intelligence, and revealed that he intended to make it defeat Mew and become the world’s strongest Pokémon.
• Mewtwo shattered its culture vessel and rose into the air, but Giovanni explained that Mew’s Teleport had been detected and urged Mewtwo to accept his guidance.
• Giovanni’s Mega Beedrill ambushed Mewtwo with a Bug Buzz and poison stingers, knocking it unconscious before it could react.
• Giovanni ordered the researchers to fit Mewtwo with Suppressor Armor, and they began installing the armor while discussing Team Rocket’s preparations for a coming showdown with the League.

Blue arrived in Saffron City to challenge Sabrina’s Psychic-type Gym, while Qingyu borrowed more Pokémon for the Sunshine Gym and prepared a Sunny Day team lesson focused on double battles. The chapter ended with Qingyu looking forward to showcasing Incineroar, whose strengths suited the format.

• Blue recalled his difficult victories over Misty and Brock and hurried toward Saffron City, determined to earn eight Badges before Red.
• Blue entered the Saffron Gym to challenge Sabrina, believing he had an advantage because Qingyu had not taught Psychic-specific strategies.
• Qingyu borrowed Pokémon from Geeta and Darach to expand the Sunshine Gym’s roster, including Breloom, Sableye, Kingdra, and Pachirisu.
• Ogerpon persuaded Kingdra to help water its vegetable patch, while Sableye decided to slack off rather than join the other Pokémon’s activities.
• Qingyu prepared his stream lesson on Sunny Day teams in double battles and identified Incineroar as a standout Pokémon for the format.

Qingyu began a ranked doubles stream to demonstrate how Incineroar supported his Sunny Day team, only to be matched against Caitlin again. Caitlin prepared for revenge with her improved Trick Room team, while Qingyu recognized her tactics and announced that he would show the power of Intimidate.

• Qingyu started his livestream, introduced Incineroar, and entered ranked doubles with his Sunny Day lineup.
• Caitlin woke up in her Unova villa, felt lonely and bored, and decided to play Pokémon battles online.
• Caitlin discovered that her opponent was Qingyu again and resolved to defeat him in doubles.
• Qingyu saw Caitlin's refined Trick Room lineup and recognized that she had secretly learned from his streams.
• Qingyu began the battle by promising to demonstrate Intimidate's strength in doubles.

Qingyu faced Caitlin’s Trick Room team in a double battle and used his Sunny Day team to keep her from gaining control of the field. After Caitlin’s clever Ally Switch and Shadow Tag tactics pressured him, Qingyu took the initiative and won 4-1.

• Qingyu chose Torkoal and Incineroar as his leads, while Caitlin sent out Gothitelle and Bronzong.
• Gothitelle trapped Qingyu’s Pokémon with Shadow Tag, but Torkoal’s Yawn forced Caitlin to withdraw Gothitelle before it fell asleep.
• Caitlin brought in Gallade as Qingyu switched to Venusaur; Bronzong used Ally Switch to redirect Venusaur’s Earth Power away from itself.
• Caitlin’s Gallade severely damaged Charizard, while Venusaur knocked off Gothitelle’s Sitrus Berry; Qingyu then used Protect and spread attacks to prevent Caitlin from turning the match around.
• Qingyu’s Charizard and Venusaur overwhelmed Gothitelle and Gallade, then defeated Caitlin’s remaining Pokémon despite her managing to set Trick Room.
• Charizard succumbed to Life Orb recoil after the final barrage, and Qingyu secured the victory with a score of 4-1.

After defeating Caitlin in a hard-fought battle, Qingyu offered to analyze how she could improve her Trick Room team and invited her to join his livestream. Caitlin reluctantly accepted, leaving the two poised to discuss tactics in front of his viewers.

• Qingyu won 4-1 after countering Caitlin’s plans with a fierce Sunny Day assault, and viewers debated her Trick Room strategy.
• Qingyu praised Caitlin’s tactical planning and Ally Switch, then pointed out that her team had weaknesses and invited her to connect to his livestream.
• Caitlin watched from Unova, accepted her defeat, and decided to hear Qingyu’s advice despite her jealousy and desire to keep her distance from him.
• Caitlin flooded Qingyu’s livestream with gifts, revealing that she had been watching, and Qingyu opened her profile to connect with her.

Qingyu reviewed Caitlin's Trick Room team on stream and explained how to improve its strategy by moving beyond a Psychic-only lineup. Caitlin recognized the value of his advice and began considering new Pokémon and support options for her team.

• Caitlin joined Qingyu's livestream call and asked whether she should have kept Gothitelle in against his team.
• Qingyu explained that Gothitelle could be overwhelmed by the Sunny Day team and advised Caitlin to save her for a better opportunity to trap opponents.
• Qingyu pointed out that Caitlin's monotype lineup made defensive switching difficult and explained how Trick Room empowered powerful, slow attackers such as Torkoal and Reuniclus.
• Caitlin realized she had relied too heavily on Psychic-type Pokémon and saw how adding other types could strengthen her strategy in both games and real battles.
• Qingyu recommended Indeedee, Oranguru, and Farigiraf as Trick Room support options, leaving Caitlin impressed by his knowledge.

Qingyu streamed ranked doubles, demonstrated his Sunny Day team’s tactics, and helped Caitlin choose Indeedee. After the stream, Cynthia messaged him asking what he knew about Sinnoh’s legends, hinting that her archaeological team had found something.

• Caitlin decided to catch a female Indeedee after Qingyu explained its strengths and suitability as a companion.
• Caitlin thanked Qingyu and ended their call, while the livestream chat speculated about her relationship with him and Cynthia.
• Qingyu returned to ranked doubles and showed how Incineroar and Scovillain supported his Sunny Day team with disruption and Rage Powder.
• Qingyu ended the stream, reflected on how his influence was improving Trainers’ battle skills, and considered getting a Pokémon to help edit videos.
• Cynthia messaged Qingyu to ask how much he knew about Sinnoh’s legends, suggesting her archaeological team had made a discovery.

Professor Carolina and Cynthia uncovered a ritual vessel in the Spear Pillar ruins that might let ancient humans summon powerful Legendary Pokémon, but they lacked the key and three orbs needed to use it. Cynthia consulted Qingyu, who suggested Arceus’s eighteen Plates might hold clues to the ritual.

• Professor Carolina and Cynthia examined murals and a ritual vessel in the Spear Pillar ruins, which depicted Arceus, the Lake Guardians, and three other gods.
• Professor Carolina concluded the vessel might be a contingency left by Arceus, and she and Cynthia agreed to keep the discovery secret until they understood its dangers.
• After returning to the Sinnoh League, Cynthia messaged Qingyu about Sinnoh’s legends and then described the discovery to him over a video call.
• Qingyu recognized the vessel as a means to summon Sinnoh’s three gods and identified its keyhole and three recesses as requiring the Spear Key and three orbs.
• Qingyu suggested that the whereabouts of Arceus’s eighteen Plates, omitted from the creation myth, might lead to the missing clues, and Cynthia saw how his idea could help their research.

Cynthia accepted Qingyu’s plan to make an educational video about Sinnoh’s mythology, and he finished preparing a new series while spending time with Sylveon. He released a Sunny Day team battle video and launched his mythology series with an episode about Arceus’s creation legend.

• Cynthia reflected on Qingyu’s success in Paldea, then agreed that he should make a video about Sinnoh’s history and mythology.
• Qingyu ended the call with Cynthia and edited videos with Sylveon resting on his lap; Sylveon studied legendary Pokémon murals and resolved to finish its painting of Rayquaza first.
• Qingyu uploaded a Sunny Day double-battle video featuring his match against Caitlin, explaining team tactics and Scovillain’s use of Spicy Extract and Clear Amulet.
• Viewers discovered that Qingyu had also launched a new series, “Teacher Yu talks mythology,” and opened its first episode about Arceus’s creation legend.

Professor Rowan watched Qingyu’s video proposing a seven-day account of how Arceus created the world and shared it with Professor Carolina. After she reported that the video closely matched legends from several regions, Rowan recognized Qingyu as the former Sinnoh prodigy who had moved to Paldea.

• Professor Rowan watched a video in which Qingyu described Arceus creating the world and its Pokémon over seven days.
• Professor Rowan sent the video to Professor Carolina, who called back after several regional professors contacted her about it.
• Professor Carolina said the video’s account largely matched Sinnoh myths and legends preserved in other regions, though it still required investigation.
• Professor Carolina reminded Professor Rowan that the video’s creator was Qingyu, the former prodigy from Celestic Town who had moved to Paldea.

Qingyu’s mythology video about Arceus and other Legendary Pokémon became a major hit, earning praise from Professor Oak and drawing new viewers. He considered using his connections to feature Legendary Pokémon in future videos, then opened the Sunshine Gym to find Grusha at the door.

• Qingyu’s “Arceus Genesis” video drew huge viewership after regional professors confirmed that its accounts matched historical records, and Professor Oak praised Qingyu’s research in the comments.
• Qingyu considered filming Mew, Ogerpon, Miraidon, Black Rayquaza, Mewtwo, and Sinnoh’s deities of Space-Time for future mythology videos.
• Qingyu fed Bagon its daily special milk powder and waited at the Sunshine Gym for challengers from Mesagoza.
• Qingyu reflected that his battle instruction had helped students defeat Gym Leaders and intensified Paldea’s competitive arms race.
• Qingyu answered a knock at the Sunshine Gym and recognized the bundled-up visitor as Grusha.

Grusha came to the Sunshine Gym to challenge Qingyu after several rookies he had lost to praised Teacher Yu, and Qingyu accepted a three-on-three battle for his livestream. Grusha opened with Alolan Ninetales, but Qingyu sent out Lucario, who shattered Aurora Veil and continued his attack as the battle began.

• After losing to Nemona and other rookies who mentioned Teacher Yu, Grusha learned that Qingyu led the Sunshine Gym and decided to challenge him.
• Grusha arrived at the Sunshine Gym and asked Qingyu for a battle, offering Rika's suggestion that they spar as his reason.
• Qingyu agreed to livestream a three-on-three battle, and he and Grusha confirmed that the first Trainer to lose all three Pokémon would lose.
• Grusha opened with his Alolan Ninetales, which activated Snow Warning and used Aurora Veil.
• Qingyu sent out Lucario, then ordered it to use Brick Break; Lucario shattered Aurora Veil and kept its strike aimed at Alolan Ninetales.

Qingyu’s Lucario overwhelmed Grusha’s team during their Gym challenge, overcoming Protect, Terastallization, and defensive tactics. Lucario defeated Alolan Ninetales, Altaria, and Cetitan in succession, leaving Qingyu with a flawless 3-0 victory.

• Lucario used Unseen Fist to break through Alolan Ninetales’s Protect and damage it after destroying Aurora Veil.
• Grusha recalled Alolan Ninetales and sent out Altaria, which he Terastallized into an Ice type and boosted with Cotton Guard.
• Qingyu boosted Lucario with Nasty Plot, then Terastallized it into a Fighting type to blunt Altaria’s Fire Blast.
• Lucario’s close-range Aura Sphere struck Altaria before it could escape with Fly, knocking it out.
• Lucario defeated Grusha’s remaining Alolan Ninetales and Cetitan, giving Qingyu a 3-0 Gym challenge victory.

Qingyu overwhelmingly defeated Grusha, then advised him on how to strengthen his team, including exploring Mega Evolution for Altaria. After Grusha left, Qingyu watched the Sunshine Gym’s Pokémon run challenges on their own and considered how they could keep the Gym operating while he was away.

• Qingyu defeated Grusha’s team with Lucario, and Grusha admitted his loss and praised Qingyu’s strength.
• Qingyu suggested Grusha look into Baxcalibur and Mega Evolution for Altaria, leaving Grusha eager to investigate.
• Viewers complained that Qingyu’s advice would make Gym Leaders tougher, while Qingyu believed both Trainers and Gym Leaders should keep improving.
• A rookie challenger lost to an uncommanded Sableye, and another chose to challenge Pachirisu as the Gym’s assessments continued without Qingyu.
• Qingyu watched the automated challenges beside Miraidon and considered whether to take it to Area Zero to help it overcome its lingering trauma.