Chapter Summaries

Qingyu released a video introducing Mew, demonstrating its ability to transform into other Pokémon and explaining its connection to the World Tree and the legend of Sir Aaron. Mew reflected on its long-standing curiosity about humans and its special affection for Qingyu, while viewers clamored for more episodes about Legendary Pokémon.

• Viewers watched Qingyu’s new video, where Mew appeared beside him and playfully demonstrated its ability to transform into Sylveon and Kyogre.
• Qingyu explained that Mew’s genes contained the genomes of every Pokémon, supporting the theory that Mew was their common ancestor.
• Qingyu described Mew’s symbiotic role as guardian of the World Tree and recounted how Sir Aaron had used Mew’s power to prevent a devastating war centuries earlier.
• Mew recalled Sir Aaron and considered Qingyu special, appreciating that he treated it like an ordinary Pokémon rather than seeking to capture it or take its power.
• Qingyu warned viewers that the World Tree was dangerous and guarded by powerful Pokémon, then ended the video by promising irregular updates when he recorded more Legendary Pokémon.

Qingyu’s Mew video became a sensation, while Professor Oak decided not to pursue Mew’s Pokédex data because it could endanger Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. At the Sunshine Gym, a hungry Indeedee asked Qingyu to let her work there, and he welcomed her inside to discuss it.

• Qingyu’s video featuring Mew rose to the top of Poké TV’s trending list, and Professor Oak praised it in the comments.
• A researcher asked Professor Oak to help complete Mew’s Pokédex entry, but Oak refused, citing the dangers of exposing powerful Pokémon to people with ulterior motives.
• Qingyu watched the video with Mew and Mewtwo, while Mewtwo privately questioned whether Mew was suited to guard the World Tree.
• A familiar female Indeedee arrived at the Sunshine Gym, and Mewtwo translated her request for food to Qingyu.
• After Qingyu fed Indeedee, she asked him to let her work at the Gym, and he invited her inside to talk.

Qingyu welcomed Indeedee to Sunshine Gym after learning her previous employer had fired her for eating too much. He discovered she was a gifted cook with an enormous appetite, and the chapter left him wondering what made her able to eat so much.

• Qingyu learned that Indeedee had been fired from Seafood Fresco because of her hearty appetite and welcomed her into the gym family.
• Qingyu saw that Indeedee had the Psychic Surge Ability and many support moves, then explained that her job would involve cooking and cleaning rather than battling.
• Qingyu introduced Indeedee to Ogerpon and showed her around Sunshine Gym, while Miraidon slept outside and missed the introductions.
• Indeedee prepared Seafood Fresco's seafood macaroni with impressive skill, and Qingyu and the gym's Pokémon praised her cooking.
• Indeedee devoured her meal at astonishing speed, leaving Qingyu to wonder how she could eat so much.

Qingyu welcomed a voracious female Indeedee into the Sunshine Gym and learned that Cynthia’s Sinnoh research had advanced through the discovery of the type plates and Griseous Orb. Cynthia invited him to Johto to watch Caitlin compete in the Psychic Power Masters Tournament, and the chapter ended with Qingyu’s Pokémon catching him on a romantic video call.

• Qingyu reassured the female Indeedee that she could eat freely at the gym, and he suspected her enormous appetite hinted at exceptional potential.
• Cynthia told Qingyu that researchers had found seventeen type plates and that Team Galactic’s Cyrus had sent them the Griseous Orb, then revealed Cyrus wanted Qingyu to visit him in Veilstone City.
• Cynthia invited Qingyu to Johto to watch Caitlin compete in the Psychic Power Masters Tournament, and Qingyu agreed to go.
• Cynthia told Qingyu she missed him and wanted March to end so they could meet again, leaving him flustered.
• Qingyu noticed Sylveon, Mew, the female Indeedee, Mewtwo, Ogerpon, Lucario, and Miraidon peeking through his bedroom door, ended the call, and prepared to confront them.
• After the call ended, Cynthia mused that Qingyu seemed close to his Pokémon and asked her Garchomp to act sweet with her; Garchomp turned away in exasperation.

Qingyu encouraged Mewtwo to consider what kind of Mega Evolution she wanted and suggested she train through competition. Mewtwo agreed to enter the Psychic Power Masters Tournament with him, leaving Qingyu to arrange the entry with Geeta and Cynthia.

• Qingyu woke late, while Indeedee prepared the gym's meals and the Pokémon relaxed outside.
• Mewtwo asked Qingyu, Lucario, and Sableye whether Mega Evolution revealed a Pokémon's primitive form, and Qingyu explained that Mewtwo's unique nature meant her own wishes could shape her evolution.
• Qingyu realized Mewtwo needed battles against strong opponents and suggested that he take her to the Psychic Power Masters Tournament in Johto.
• Mewtwo agreed to compete with Qingyu, trusting that he had her interests in mind.
• Qingyu decided to contact Geeta and Cynthia about entering the tournament and imagined Caitlin preparing to face him.

Qingyu prepared a sandstorm team for his stream, explaining Tyranitar’s role as its core and Mega user alongside Garchomp, Excadrill, Wash Rotom, Scizor, and Skarmory. Nearing Master Ball Rank, he entered a promotion match and discovered his opponent was Mythologist Cynthia, leaving him bracing for a difficult battle.

• Qingyu confirmed his entry in the Psychic Masters Tournament, recruited a female Indeedee temporarily, and submitted his application to Geeta.
• Qingyu opened his sandstorm-team stream, selected Tyranitar as the weather setter and Mega user, and added Garchomp and Excadrill as the core.
• Qingyu completed the team with Wash Rotom, Scizor, and Skarmory, explaining how their coverage and hazards supported the sandstorm strategy.
• Qingyu noticed he had reached rank 105 and realized his next match could promote him to Master Ball Rank.
• Qingyu accepted the match and found that his opponent was Mythologist Cynthia, then prepared to give the battle everything he had.

Cynthia watched Qingyu’s livestream and challenged him to a battle, where their teams traded blows in a tense matchup. The chapter ended with both Trainers’ Garchomp knocking each other out after Qingyu’s bulky Garchomp survived Cynthia’s faster Outrage.

• Cynthia watched Qingyu’s livestream with Garchomp and decided to queue-snipe him for a battle.
• Qingyu led Skarmory against Cynthia’s Lucario, then switched to Scizor, which pressured Lucario into retreating before Milotic entered.
• Qingyu used Scizor’s U-turn to anticipate Cynthia’s attempt to restore the Lucario matchup, but sent out Garchomp instead.
• Cynthia and Qingyu sent out their Garchomp and both ordered Outrage, with Cynthia’s Garchomp striking first.
• Qingyu’s bulky Garchomp survived the first Outrage and knocked out Cynthia’s Garchomp, but Rough Skin then caused both Garchomp to faint.

Qingyu defeated Cynthia in a tense ranked battle by using Mega Tyranitar, Tailwind, and Spikes to set up Excadrill’s sweep. After the 6-3 victory, Qingyu wondered whether he should feel happy about beating Adorable.

• Cynthia and Qingyu traded their Garchomp, and Qingyu revealed that his Garchomp used a defensive Rocky Helmet and Rough Skin build.
• Qingyu kept Tyranitar in against Togekiss, Mega Evolved it, survived Aura Sphere in the sandstorm, and knocked Togekiss out with Rock Slide.
• Cynthia used Milotic’s Dragon Tail to force Qingyu’s switches, but Skarmory set Tailwind and Spikes before Milotic defeated it.
• With Tailwind active, Tyranitar pressured Milotic and Spiritomb, while the Spikes kept Lucario from safely entering the field.
• Excadrill used Swords Dance and defeated Milotic, Roserade, and Lucario, giving Qingyu a 6-3 victory over Cynthia.
• Cynthia accepted the loss and hoped to battle Qingyu again, while Qingyu questioned whether he should be pleased about beating Adorable.

After defeating Cynthia and reaching Master Ball Rank, Qingyu invited her onto his livestream to review their complex battle. They discussed their tactics at length, announced Qingyu would enter Johto’s Psychic Power Masters Tournament, and ended the stream after running overtime.

• Qingyu defeated Cynthia, climbed to 91st place, and advanced into Master Ball Rank.
• Qingyu’s viewers chose a battle review, and Cynthia called him through PokéNav while watching the livestream.
• Cynthia joined Qingyu’s stream, and Qingyu announced he would compete in Johto’s Psychic Power Masters Tournament and temporarily close Sunshine Gym.
• Qingyu and Cynthia reviewed their opening leads, switches, and other battle decisions while the viewers struggled to follow their Champion-level analysis.
• Qingyu ended the overlong livestream and said he would prepare footage for a Sandstorm Team video; viewers copied his lineup and were beaten by Rain Teams.

Qingyu and Cynthia discussed the Psychic Power Masters Tournament and planned more battles, while Caitlin watched their stream and became determined to defeat Qingyu. After uploading his Sandstorm Team tutorial, Qingyu suggested Double Battles as a simpler way to play the strategy.

• Cynthia told Qingyu she would inform Caitlin that he was entering the tournament, and Qingyu welcomed the prospect of facing her.
• Qingyu agreed to battle Cynthia again and suggested that she try Mega Lucario and train Mega Garchomp to improve its speed.
• Caitlin watched Qingyu defeat Cynthia, learned that he was entering the tournament, and vowed to beat him, then erupted when Cynthia referred to her only as a friend.
• Qingyu uploaded his Sandstorm Team tutorial after midnight and read viewers' comments about the strategy.
• Qingyu replied to a viewer that Double Battles made Sandstorm Teams simpler to play.

Qingyu discovered that female Indeedee’s Psychic Power was awakening after she had finally been fed well, and encouraged Mewtwo to help her prepare for the Psychic Power Masters Tournament. He then opened Sunshine Gym for challengers, warning them to bring protection for the week’s Sandstorm Team before beginning the first battle.

• Qingyu saw Mewtwo training the Baby Pokémon and used the Travel Raising system to inspect Mewtwo’s progress toward awakening.
• Qingyu confirmed that the system did not recognize Miraidon or the rental Pokémon as his, then found Indeedee’s goal of finding a home where she could eat her fill had been completed.
• Mewtwo examined Indeedee and told Qingyu that her Psychic Power was growing rapidly, likely because she had recovered from prolonged hunger.
• Qingyu promised Indeedee she would never go hungry at Sunshine Gym and encouraged her to learn Psychic Power from Mewtwo for the upcoming tournament.
• Mewtwo concluded that Qingyu wanted it and Indeedee to develop battle coordination, then resolved to work harder as both a Trainer and a Pokémon.
• Qingyu warned arriving challengers to bring dustproof Goggles for the Sandstorm Team, waited as they returned equipped, and started the first gym battle.

Qingyu battled a student’s Aqua Breed Tauros and Meowscarada with Hippowdon and Sandaconda in a two-on-two Sunshine Gym assessment. Though the student lost after Qingyu Terastallized Sandaconda into a Steel type, Qingyu praised his quick thinking and passed him.

• Qingyu opened with Hippowdon, and the challenger sent out an Aqua Breed Tauros with Intimidate.
• Hippowdon endured Tauros’s Raging Bull, used Yawn and Stockpile, then recovered with its Sitrus Berry and Slack Off as Tauros fell asleep.
• The challenger recalled Tauros and sent out Meowscarada, whose Flower Trick forced Qingyu to recall Hippowdon and send in Sandaconda.
• Meowscarada’s Flower Trick threatened Sandaconda, so Qingyu Terastallized it into a Steel type and knocked Meowscarada out with Iron Head.
• Qingyu praised the challenger’s quick reactions and passed him despite his loss.

Qingyu’s frustrating Sandstorm Gym tactics drove students to challenge Mewtwo instead, only for Mewtwo to adopt its own dirty strategies and send them fleeing. Rika then invited Qingyu to serve as Paldea’s temporary Elite Four member and guard this year’s Victory Road, leaving him bewildered.

• Newcomers complained on Naranja Academy’s forums about Qingyu’s Sand Veil Sandaconda and disruptive Hippopotas after struggling to defeat Sunshine Gym’s Sandstorm Team.
• Students redirected their challenges to Mewtwo, who used tactics it had learned from Qingyu and its opponents to defeat several challengers and scare away the rest.
• Qingyu praised Mewtwo’s progress, then realized Mewtwo’s Chlorophyll Tangrowth strategy might have come from observing his own tactics.
• Rika arrived at Sunshine Gym with Poppy and reassured Qingyu that the League was pleased with his Gym’s results.
• Rika told Qingyu that the League had recommended him as a temporary Elite Four member to guard this year’s Victory Road, and he reacted with confusion.

Rika invited Qingyu to serve temporarily as a Paldea Elite Four member, with his main duty being to raise the difficulty of the Champion assessment and prepare its strongest newcomer for Area Zero. Poppy also challenged him to a rematch, and their five-on-five battle began with Lucario facing her Corviknight.

• Rika explained that Qingyu could remain a Gym Leader while helping assess students during the summer Champion assessment, and Qingyu accepted the temporary Elite Four position.
• Rika brought Poppy to Sunshine Gym, where Poppy asked Qingyu for a rematch after losing to him previously.
• Rika revealed that Poppy was already as strong as an ordinary Gym Leader and said the battle would help her assess Qingyu's strength.
• Qingyu assembled Sylveon, Lucario, Ogerpon, Shelgon, Mewtwo, and female Indeedee for the five-on-five battle.
• Rika began the battle after Qingyu reminded Poppy that type advantages could become a trap, and Qingyu sent out Lucario while Poppy chose Corviknight.

Qingyu battled Poppy in her temporary Elite Four assessment, but Lucario defeated her Corviknight and Tinkaton despite Qingyu trying to go easy. Sylveon then overwhelmed Copperajah with Blood Moon before Qingyu recalled it to concede Poppy a point, and he sent out Ogerpon for the next round.

• Qingyu used Lucario to defeat Poppy's Corviknight with Aura Sphere and a close-range attack, while Rika noticed his tactical skill and instructional manner.
• Lucario countered Tinkaton's Fake Out, evaded Gigaton Hammer, and broke through Protect with Unseen Fist to defeat it.
• Qingyu sent out Sylveon, which unleashed Blood Moon and badly injured Poppy's Copperajah before Qingyu recalled it to give Poppy a point.
• Qingyu praised Poppy's training and sent out Ogerpon as the battle continued.

Qingyu sent Ogerpon into the battle against Poppy, and it knocked out Copperajah and Magnezone with overwhelming strength. After Poppy conceded, Qingyu praised her battling and considered inviting her to train at the Sunshine Gym, but Rika took her home before he could ask.

• Qingyu sent out Ogerpon, which interrupted Copperajah's Earthquake with a powerful Hearthflame Ivy Cudgel and knocked it out.
• Poppy sent out Magnezone and used Flying-type Terastallization, while Qingyu Terastallized Ogerpon with its Hearthflame Mask.
• Ogerpon used Quick Attack to leap onto Magnezone before it could fly away, then knocked it out with Ivy Cudgel.
• Poppy conceded, feeling defeated after Qingyu's Ogerpon overwhelmed her team.
• Qingyu praised Poppy's bond with her Pokémon and considered inviting her to train at the Sunshine Gym, but Rika interrupted and took Poppy home.

After Qingyu reassured Mewtwo that he could choose his own path, Mewtwo’s gloom lifted and a faint Evolutionary Glow appeared, hinting that its awakening was near. Qingyu returned to the Sunshine Gym looking ahead to his temporary Elite Four role and the battles awaiting him.

• Qingyu regretted missing the chance to teach Poppy but returned to the Sunshine Gym after Rika took her away.
• Indeedee resolved to train her psychic powers so she could keep her job at the Gym, while Lucario began practicing after reflecting on his battle.
• Qingyu comforted Sylveon, who felt embarrassed about its performance, and noticed that Mewtwo was watching him silently.
• Mewtwo asked Qingyu why he had not sent it into battle and feared Qingyu did not value it because it was not powerful enough.
• Qingyu explained that he had wanted to avoid an unpracticed pairing, affirmed Mewtwo’s individuality, and encouraged it to share its thoughts openly.
• Mewtwo accepted Qingyu’s reassurance, and a brief Evolutionary Glow appeared on its body before fading.

Qingyu prepared a sandstorm team for a double-battle livestream, surprising viewers by choosing Clefairy as a support Pokémon. After explaining its Eviolite and Friend Guard advantages, he entered matchmaking and found himself paired against Lucian.

• Qingyu raised the standards at Sunshine Gym while training Hippopotas and Sandaconda, and a challenger with a sandstorm team failed to beat him.
• Female Indeedee trained with Mewtwo and improved the gym’s meals, while Qingyu prepared a lesson on sandstorm teams in double battles.
• Qingyu revealed Clefairy as his surprise pick and explained how Eviolite and Friend Guard helped it support teammates.
• Qingyu built a team around Tyranitar and Excadrill, with Clefairy, female Indeedee, Amoonguss, and Scizor providing support and matchup options.
• Qingyu started matchmaking for a double battle and recognized his opponent as Lucian.

Sinnoh Elite Four members Flint, Aaron, and Lucian gathered to watch Qingyu’s livestream, and Lucian matched with him in ranked battle. Qingyu’s Sandstorm Team faced Lucian’s new Trick Room and sun lineup, and Qingyu ended the chapter having disrupted Lucian’s opening weather strategy.

• Flint, Aaron, and Lucian finished their work early to watch Qingyu’s livestream and queue for battles against him.
• Lucian matched with Qingyu and chose a team featuring Bronzong, Slowbro, Torkoal, Camerupt, Lilligant, and Ursaring.
• Qingyu recognized Lucian’s Trick Room and sun strategy and selected Tyranitar, Excadrill, Indeedee, and Clefairy for his Sandstorm Team.
• Lucian opened with Torkoal and Lilligant against Qingyu’s Tyranitar and Excadrill, then ordered Weather Ball to target Excadrill.
• Qingyu recalled Excadrill, brought in Indeedee to withstand Weather Ball with Psychic Terrain and a Psychic Seed, and Mega Evolved Tyranitar to replace the sunlight with sandstorm.

Lucian’s Sunny Day Trick Room team gained an early advantage with a Red Card Torkoal, but Qingyu countered by knocking out Lilligant and then using Imprison to prevent Bronzong from setting Trick Room. The chapter ends with Indeedee and Clefairy surviving Camerupt’s Heat Wave, leaving Qingyu poised to counterattack.

• Lucian’s Torkoal’s Red Card forced Qingyu’s Mega Tyranitar off the field and brought Clefairy in, disrupting Qingyu’s opening strategy.
• Lucian recalled Torkoal and sent out Bronzong while Lilligant set Sunny Day, but Qingyu’s Indeedee knocked Lilligant out with a boosted Psychic.
• Lucian sent out Camerupt and ordered it to Mega Evolve while Bronzong attempted Trick Room; Clefairy redirected Camerupt’s Earth Power with Follow Me and survived it.
• Qingyu had Indeedee use Imprison and Clefairy use Light Screen, causing Bronzong’s Trick Room to fail and blunting Camerupt’s Heat Wave.
• Indeedee and Clefairy endured Camerupt’s attack, and Qingyu prepared to counterattack.