Chapter Summaries

Lance gave Qingyu a Bagon egg after sensing that the Pokémon already accepted him as its Trainer. Qingyu vowed to care for Bagon, and new information about the unhatched Pokémon appeared before his eyes.

• Lance explained that the Bagon egg had grown more active near Qingyu and urged him to accept it.
• Qingyu accepted the egg and promised Lance he would take good care of Bagon.
• Lance left the Sunshine Gym, and Cynthia asked Qingyu what Pokémon was inside the egg.
• Qingyu told Cynthia the egg contained a Bagon and said he wanted to give it a happy childhood.
• Qingyu saw new details about Bagon appear, including that it disliked dry flavors and could take hits.

Cynthia told Qingyu that Geeta had invited her to fight in a Double Battle exhibition before the Masters Tournament, and she asked him to be her partner. Qingyu agreed to borrow a Pokémon from Caitlin, and they began considering what to use against Lance and Drake.

• Eevee, Lucario, and Riolu examined Bagon’s egg while Qingyu warned everyone to let Bagon hatch by itself.
• Cynthia told Qingyu that Geeta had invited her to take part in the Masters Tournament’s opening exhibition match.
• Cynthia explained that the Paldea League wanted a Double Battle and hinted that she wanted Qingyu as her partner.
• Qingyu balked at facing top Trainers with his inexperienced team, but Cynthia suggested borrowing a Pokémon from Caitlin.
• Qingyu agreed to use a borrowed Pokémon, and Cynthia recalled that Lance and Drake might use Salamence and Tyranitar.

Qingyu chose to use Caitlin’s Pachirisu in the Dragon-type Masters Tournament exhibition match, hoping to showcase the Sunshine Gym’s unique style. After Cynthia asked Caitlin to lend them a Pachirisu, Caitlin decided to travel to Paldea and surprise her in person.

• Qingyu realized the exhibition match would feature Salamence, Tyranitar, and Cynthia’s Garchomp, then asked Cynthia to borrow a Pachirisu from Caitlin.
• Qingyu explained that he wanted to show how even a seemingly weak Pokémon could shine, and Cynthia trusted his choice.
• Cynthia messaged Caitlin to ask whether the Battle Chateau had a Pachirisu she could lend them.
• Caitlin promised to find the strongest Pachirisu and asked Darach to bring them all out.
• Caitlin decided to go to Paldea to cheer Cynthia on and surprise her.

Qingyu borrowed Caitlin’s Pachirisu to support Cynthia in an exhibition match and began training with her. He encouraged Pachirisu to face Garchomp, but Cynthia opened their practice battle with Draco Meteor, leaving the frightened Pokémon cowering.

• Cynthia told Qingyu that Caitlin had agreed to lend them Pachirisu for the exhibition match.
• Caitlin sent Pachirisu to Cynthia the next morning, and Qingyu inspected her moves and befriended her with sandwiches.
• Qingyu began preparing Pachirisu for the exhibition match and asked Cynthia to provide a practice opponent.
• Cynthia sent out Garchomp, and Qingyu urged Pachirisu to believe in herself and face the challenge.
• Cynthia ordered Garchomp to use Draco Meteor, and Pachirisu panicked and covered her head.

Qingyu and Cynthia arrived in Mesagoza for the Dragon-type Masters Tournament, where Iono opened the ceremony with an announcement of a Double Battle exhibition. The chapter ended as Iono introduced Qingyu as the final competitor, alongside Cynthia, Lance, and Drake.

• Qingyu and Cynthia surveyed the crowded Mesagoza battle court and discussed the tournament, with Cynthia confidently hinting she intended to win.
• Professor Oak brought Blue and Red to watch the tournament and hoped the spectacle would teach them more about being Trainers.
• Lance arrived at the venue, and Iono began the opening ceremony as host.
• Iono introduced Lance and Drake as one exhibition team, then announced Cynthia as their challenger.
• Iono introduced Qingyu as Paldea's final competitor in the exhibition match.

Qingyu joined Lance, Drake, and Cynthia for a two-on-two exhibition match at the Masters Tournament, drawing attention as the infamous streamer Azure Feather. The battle began with powerful Dragon-type Pokémon on the field, but Qingyu’s choice of Pachirisu left the crowd baffled.

• Paldean students identified Qingyu as Azure Feather, prompting spectators to recognize and loudly criticize him for his tactics in Pokémon Champions.
• Caitlin reacted angrily to Qingyu being Cynthia’s partner, while Professor Oak admired Qingyu and Blue questioned whether he was ready to face Elite Four Trainers.
• Lance and Drake expressed excitement about testing Qingyu, and Cynthia teasingly said she was counting on him.
• Iono announced the start of the two-on-two exhibition match, and all four Trainers sent out their Pokémon.
• Lance’s Salamence, Drake’s Sandstorm Sovereign, and Cynthia’s Garchomp appeared before Qingyu revealed a Pachirisu, surprising the crowd.

Caitlin realized Qingyu and Cynthia had arranged for him to use her Pachirisu, while Qingyu and Cynthia faced Drake and Lance in a Double Battle. As the two opponents launched concentrated attacks at Garchomp, Qingyu had Pachirisu use Follow Me to draw their attacks away.

• Caitlin recognized that Cynthia had borrowed her Pokémon as part of Qingyu's plan and resolved to demand an explanation after the battle.
• Drake and Lance sent Salamence and Tyranitar to attack Cynthia's Garchomp with Dragon Claw and Ice Punch.
• Cynthia directed Garchomp to dodge Tyranitar's Ice Punch and protect itself from Salamence's Dragon Claw.
• Qingyu had Pachirisu use Electroweb, slowing Salamence and Tyranitar.
• Drake and Lance ordered Tyranitar to use Breaking Swipe and Salamence to use Draco Meteor against Garchomp.
• Qingyu ordered Pachirisu to use Follow Me as both attacks targeted Garchomp.

Qingyu and Cynthia’s Pachirisu drew Salamence and Tyranitar’s attacks, surviving their Draco Meteor and Breaking Swipe while Garchomp powered up. Garchomp and Pachirisu then defeated both opponents, winning the exhibition match.

• Qingyu ordered Pachirisu to use Follow Me, drawing Salamence and Tyranitar’s attacks away from Garchomp as Cynthia ordered Garchomp to use Swords Dance.
• Pachirisu survived Salamence’s Draco Meteor and Tyranitar’s Breaking Swipe, then ate a Sitrus Berry as the crowd cheered.
• Lance and Drake conceded that the exhibition match was already lost as Garchomp attacked the slowed Salamence and Tyranitar.
• Pachirisu used Charm to disrupt the opponents’ counterattacks while Garchomp and Pachirisu wore them down.
• Tyranitar fell first, and the sandstorm it had summoned helped bring down Salamence; Garchomp and Pachirisu remained standing as the winners.

Qingyu and Cynthia’s team won the exhibition match after Pachirisu used Follow Me to take Draco Meteor head-on and protect Garchomp. The crowd celebrated Pachirisu, while Blue reconsidered his views on strength and Caitlin decided to confront Qingyu.

• Pachirisu shook off the dust and celebrated its victory after serving as support for Garchomp, while Qingyu praised it.
• Cynthia recalled Garchomp, and Drake and Lance admired Qingyu’s unconventional use of Pachirisu against their pseudo-legendaries.
• Lance worried that his second televised appearance alongside Qingyu had left him as a backdrop and resolved to challenge Qingyu again with his flying dragons.
• Professor Oak and Blue discussed Qingyu’s strategy, and Blue said he was beginning to understand his grandfather’s advice about what he was missing.
• Red hoped to meet Qingyu someday and challenge him, while Caitlin wondered how Qingyu had become so skilled and decided to demand an explanation from him.

After the Dragon-type Masters Tournament began, Qingyu and Cynthia left the venue and ran into Caitlin, who had finished her psychic training. Caitlin reclaimed her Pachirisu and invited Cynthia to stay at her villa, but Cynthia said she was staying with Qingyu, leaving Caitlin stunned.

• Qingyu invited Cynthia to explore Mesagoza and find something to eat after they left the tournament venue.
• Caitlin appeared and scolded Cynthia for not telling her about the Masters Tournament or the Elite Four assessment.
• Caitlin demanded her Pachirisu back, and Qingyu returned its Poké Ball while teasing her about how useful it had been.
• Caitlin invited Cynthia to stay at her villa, but Cynthia said she was staying at Qingyu's Sunshine Gym in Cabo Poco.
• Caitlin was shocked to learn Cynthia was living with Qingyu, and Qingyu thought of her as the losing blonde.

Cynthia, Caitlin, and Qingyu shared a meal at a restaurant Caitlin had booked, and Cynthia learned Caitlin could now control her psychic powers. Cynthia’s familiar gesture toward Qingyu made Caitlin feel like an outsider, and she left in a sulk after the meal.

• Caitlin booked the entire Super Fresh Restaurant, where she, Cynthia, and Qingyu ate with their Pokémon.
• Cynthia asked Caitlin whether she could now control her psychic powers, and Caitlin said the problem was no longer an issue.
• Cynthia said she hoped to challenge Caitlin at the Battle Chateau, then reflected on their long friendship and reunion.
• Cynthia wiped sauce from the corner of Qingyu’s mouth, and Caitlin wondered if she had become a third wheel.
• Caitlin sulked after the meal, said goodbye to Cynthia, and stormed off, leaving Qingyu confused.

Qingyu sat beside Caitlin at the Masters Tournament quarterfinals and started livestreaming commentary on Cynthia’s match against Drayden. The competitors took their positions as Qingyu urged his viewers to watch the high-level battle.

• Cynthia swept five group-stage opponents in three days and advanced to the quarterfinals, where she was scheduled to face Drayden.
• Qingyu discovered Caitlin sitting beside him and offered her Eevee as a temporary truce.
• Caitlin cuddled Eevee with her psychic powers, and Eevee recognized her as the Psychic who had petted it when it was young.
• Qingyu launched a livestream and introduced Cynthia and Drayden as the quarterfinal competitors.
• Cynthia and Drayden appeared on opposite sides of the field as Qingyu prepared to commentate.

Qingyu livestreamed Cynthia’s quarterfinal against Drayden, analyzing their opening moves as Kommo-o and Hydreigon clashed. He explained that Cynthia’s Screech could affect Hydreigon through its Substitute, just as Drayden ordered Draco Meteor.

• Qingyu began livestreaming the Masters Tournament knockout stage and introduced Cynthia’s quarterfinal opponent, Unova Gym Leader Drayden.
• Caitlin cheered for Cynthia beside Qingyu as the audience filled the venue with cheers.
• Cynthia sent out Kommo-o while Drayden chose Hydreigon, and Qingyu discussed their strengths and shared Fairy-type weakness.
• Drayden had Hydreigon use Substitute while Cynthia ordered Kommo-o to use Screech.
• Qingyu explained that Screech could bypass Substitute and affect Hydreigon’s real body, then predicted Drayden’s next move as Hydreigon began gathering energy for Draco Meteor.

Qingyu commentated as Cynthia used Togekiss to counter Drayden’s Hydreigon and exploit his Dragon-heavy team. Cynthia knocked out Drayden’s Haxorus with Dazzling Gleam, while Caitlin marveled at Qingyu’s ability to predict her commands.

• Cynthia switched Kommo-o out for Togekiss, who nullified Hydreigon’s Draco Meteor with his Fairy typing and blocked the attack without taking damage.
• Drayden recalled Hydreigon and sent out Altaria, whose Ice Beam barely troubled Togekiss; Togekiss used Yawn to pressure Altaria into switching.
• Drayden replaced Altaria with Haxorus, and Togekiss paralyzed him with Thunder Wave as he entered the field.
• Qingyu and Cynthia simultaneously chose Dazzling Gleam, which knocked out Drayden’s Haxorus in one hit.
• Caitlin wondered how Qingyu had become skilled enough to predict Cynthia’s move during the fast-paced battle.

Cynthia defeated Drayden 3-1 in the Type Masters Tournament quarterfinal, using Togekiss to overcome his Dragon-types without revealing Garchomp. After the match, she joined Qingyu and Caitlin in the stands and revealed that she had developed Togekiss’s speed-control tactics by watching Qingyu’s livestream.

• Drayden sent out Hydreigon, which badly injured Togekiss with Stone Edge before Fighting Dragon defeated it with Dazzling Gleam.
• Fighting Dragon defeated Hydreigon, then sent Altaria out of the match with Clanging Scales, giving Cynthia a 3-1 victory over Drayden.
• Cynthia left the competitors’ tunnel and joined Qingyu and Caitlin in the stands while Qingyu continued his livestream.
• Qingyu praised Cynthia’s battle command and questioned whether she had revealed Togekiss too early, while Caitlin’s pressure startled little Eevee into Qingyu’s arms.
• Cynthia told Qingyu that she had devised Togekiss’s tactics after watching his livestream and praised his lessons on speed control.

Qingyu commentated as Hassel defeated Clair in the Dragon-type Masters Tournament, using Duraludon and Baxcalibur to overcome her Kingdra and Gyarados. Clair was eliminated 3–0, leaving Hassel as Cynthia’s next opponent.

• Qingyu wondered whether Clair had watched his Sniper Kingdra strategy video when she sent out Kingdra against Hassel’s Duraludon.
• Hassel used Draco Meteor, prompting Clair to switch Kingdra for Gyarados, which weathered the attack and grew angrier.
• Clair used Dragon Dance to strengthen Gyarados, but Hassel recalled Duraludon and sent out Baxcalibur.
• Clair ordered Gyarados to attack with Outrage, and Baxcalibur countered with Thunder Fang to knock it out.
• Hassel defeated Clair 3–0, securing a match against Cynthia.

Lance reflected on Clair’s defeat, then won a close battle against Raihan while Drake defeated Drasna, completing the Masters Tournament quarterfinals. Back at the closed Sunshine Gym, Qingyu and Cynthia found Mew asleep on the sofa, where it settled in to watch television with Eevee.

• Lance decided Clair needed to learn from her setbacks and from Qingyu’s battle tactics.
• Lance narrowly defeated Raihan 3-2, and Drake beat Drasna 3-1, settling the quarterfinal results.
• Qingyu and Cynthia returned to the Sunshine Gym and found the living room lights and television on.
• Qingyu discovered Mew asleep on the sofa and explained that it was close to Eevee and could be treated as a guest.
• Mew protested when Qingyu picked it up, then returned to the sofa and watched a show with Eevee.

Cynthia visited the Sunshine Gym and agreed to help Qingyu keep Mew’s presence secret. After Mew stayed for dinner, it inspected and kissed Qingyu’s Pokémon Egg, and the shell suddenly cracked.

• Cynthia wondered whether Qingyu attracted rare Pokémon, while Mew relaxed beside Eevee at the gym.
• Qingyu asked whether Cynthia was interested in studying Mew, and she chose to protect its secret instead.
• Mew stayed for dinner and noticed the Pokémon Egg at the Sunshine Gym before leaving.
• Mew gently touched the egg and kissed its shell, and cracks appeared as everyone watched.
• Mew was startled and insisted that it had not broken the egg.

Qingyu welcomed a newly hatched Bagon to the Sunshine Gym and discovered that the little Dragon Pokémon showed affection with headbutts. Bagon even knocked Mew out of the air, leaving Qingyu amused as he wondered whether a flightless Pokémon might fly after evolving.

• Bagon broke out of its Egg by repeatedly using Headbutt, and Qingyu let it hatch without helping.
• Qingyu held Bagon, which calmed down when it saw him and accepted him as its Trainer.
• Bagon showed its affection by headbutting Qingyu on the nose.
• Cynthia recalled that Gible used to bite things it liked, embarrassing Garchomp.
• Qingyu thought about Bagon’s path to becoming Salamence and wondered if a flightless Pokémon could fly after evolving.
• Mew approached Bagon to inspect it, but Bagon headbutted Mew and sent it tumbling through the air.

Qingyu streamed the Masters Tournament semifinal between Cynthia and Hassel, explaining how their likely Pokémon choices matched up. Cynthia countered Hassel’s Baxcalibur lead with Kommo-o, and the battle began with Iron Defense against Icicle Spear.

• Qingyu greeted Clair and Caitlin in the stands, then opened his livestream and said he was rooting for Cynthia.
• Qingyu predicted Hassel would lead with Baxcalibur to target Cynthia’s Garchomp, but said Cynthia had anticipated that play.
• Hassel sent out Baxcalibur, while Cynthia chose Kommo-o.
• Hassel ordered Baxcalibur to use Icicle Spear, and Cynthia commanded Kommo-o to use Iron Defense.