Recaps

Xia You took Sabrina to a hotel and visited her room late at night, where she told him to turn off the lights. The next day, he arrived at the Grapefruit Gym around noon and met Ayi and his little sister Mary before the match.

• Xia You booked two rooms at a hotel instead of staying at the Pokémon Center with Sabrina.
• Late at night, Xia You entered Sabrina’s room and joined her on the bed; when he reached toward her, Sabrina opened her eyes and told him to turn off the lights.
• Ayi waited at the Grapefruit Gym for Xia You, then prepared to leave for lunch with Mary when Xia You arrived with Sabrina.
• Xia You apologized for arriving late, and Mary introduced herself as Ayi’s little sister who lived at the Gym.

Xia You visited Grapefruit Gym and learned that Ayi trained Pokémon through dancing before following him to a perilous seaside battlefield. After crossing to the arena on Charizard, Xia You sent it out for the first match, and Ayi released his own Pokémon.

• Mary explained that dancing was the Gym’s specialty, and Ayi claimed his method improved Pokémon’s natural abilities.
• Ayi led Xia You and the others along the coast to a battlefield atop stone pillars surrounded by dangerous whirlpools.
• Ayi offered Xia You the option of taking a hot-air balloon to the arena, but Xia You flew there on Charizard.
• Ayi stopped Sabrina from approaching the battlefield, so she watched from the balloon with Mary and Ayi’s subordinates.
• Ayi explained that Xia You had to choose his Pokémon first under the Gym’s same-type battle rules.
• Xia You chose Charizard for the first match, and Ayi sent out his first Pokémon.

Xia You battled Ayi’s Ninetales with Charizard, using its Flying-type moves and tactics to overcome Ninetales’s Flash Fire. Charizard finished the fight with Seismic Toss, slamming Ninetales into the mountainside.

• Ayi sent out Ninetales, and the referee signaled the start of the battle as Sabrina and Mary watched from the hot-air balloon.
• Xia You ordered Charizard to use Wing Attack, while Ayi revealed Ninetales’s Flash Fire by countering with Flamethrower.
• Ninetales dodged Charizard’s dive, struck it with Quick Attack, and tried to confuse it with Confuse Ray.
• Charizard countered with Dragon Rage, then emerged from the smoke and hit Ninetales with Air Slash.
• Charizard caught Ninetales with Seismic Toss, carried it high into the sky, and slammed it into the mountainside.

Xia You defeated Ayi’s Ninetales and Electabuzz to win their best-of-three Gym battle, but Ayi challenged him to one final match, claiming his strongest Pokémon had yet to fight. Xia You accepted, leaving the battle set to continue.

• Xia You’s Charizard knocked out Ayi’s Ninetales, giving Xia You the first victory.
• Ayi told Xia You he could not use Charizard again, so Xia You sent out Jolteon against Ayi’s Electabuzz.
• Sabrina told Mary that Ayi would lose, and Mary watched Jolteon defeat Electabuzz.
• The referee declared Xia You the winner, and Ayi offered him the Badge while urging him to fight one more battle.
• Xia You saw through Ayi’s attempt to save face but accepted the extra match for his Pokémon’s experience.

Xia You defeated Ayi’s Starmie with Gardevoir and won the Grapefruit Gym’s Spiral Badge. After Sabrina leapt from the hot-air balloon, Xia You caught her on Charizard and headed straight for the next Gym.

• Ayi sent out Starmie, and Xia You chose Gardevoir to face it.
• Gardevoir blocked Starmie’s Water Gun, then dodged its surprise Thunderbolt by teleporting away from the puddle.
• Gardevoir defeated Starmie with Magical Leaf, Disarming Voice, and Dazzling Gleam, completing Xia You’s third victory over Ayi.
• Ayi handed Xia You the Spiral Badge and left the battlefield.
• Sabrina jumped from the hot-air balloon, and Xia You caught her on Charizard.
• Xia You kissed Sabrina and flew with her toward the next Gym.

Xia You and Sabrina stopped on Macle Island, where Bug-type Pokémon filled the town and surrounding forest, and spent the night together. Sabrina told Xia You that Charles Goodshow had asked her to return to Saffron City to oversee the Saffron Gym, but she refused and stayed with Xia You as they headed to explore the forest.

• Xia You landed Charizard on Macle Island so he and Sabrina could rest during their journey to Trovita Island.
• Xia You and Sabrina discovered that Macle Island was home to a vast number of Bug-type Pokémon, then booked one hotel room and spent the night together.
• Sabrina told Xia You that Charles Goodshow had asked her to return to Saffron City and resume overseeing the Saffron Gym.
• Sabrina refused Charles Goodshow's request, and she and Xia You went to explore Macle Island's forest for Pokémon.

Xia You and Sabrina found a Scyther duel deep in the forest, where a scarred Scyther defeated its rival and claimed leadership of the group. Xia You decided to catch the stronger Scyther and approached it.

• Xia You and Sabrina searched the forest for Pokémon while avoiding territorial Bug-type swarms.
• Sabrina sensed a battle nearby, and Xia You hurried after her while trying to hide the love bites on her neck.
• They found dozens of Scyther watching two Pokémon fight, with the scarred Scyther dominating its opponent.
• The scarred Scyther defeated its rival, and the group celebrated as the loser limped away.
• Xia You chose the stronger Scyther and strode toward it to catch it.

Xia You challenged the newly crowned Scyther leader to a battle, wagering that it would join him if it lost. Crystal Onix faced Scyther and shrugged off its first Slash, leaving the battle underway.

• Xia You approached the scarred Scyther and asked it to join him in taking on the Pokémon League, while Haunter exaggerated Scyther’s warning to drive him away.
• Xia You rephrased his proposal as a battle: he would give Scyther human food if he lost, and Scyther would become his partner if it lost.
• Xia You noticed the defeated Scyther leaving the forest and suspected it was the one Tracey would eventually catch, then chose Crystal Onix to battle the leader.
• Scyther charged first and struck Crystal Onix with Slash, but Crystal Onix used Harden and emerged without a scratch.

Xia You battled Scarface the Scyther with Crystal Onix and finally caught it after overcoming its strength and determination. With the other Scyther deterred, he thanked Sabrina and prepared to leave.

• Xia You used Crystal Onix’s Rock Tomb to trap and badly injure Scyther after its Double Team failed.
• Scyther used Swords Dance and Quick Attack to strike Crystal Onix, but Xia You had Crystal Onix bind it and slam it against a rock.
• Scyther broke out of Xia You’s first Poké Ball, so Xia You ordered Crystal Onix to strike it with Iron Tail before trying again.
• Xia You successfully captured Scarface, and Crystal Onix’s roar kept the other Scyther from attacking.
• Xia You thanked Sabrina and said it was time for them to leave.

After catching Scyther, Xia You and Sabrina left the forest and learned that Professor Oak and Professor Ivy had published their research paper. They then traveled to Markert Island’s harbor to find a ship toward their destination, Trovita Island.

• Sabrina asked Xia You what would happen to the Scyther after they lost their leader, and he said they would compete for a new one.
• Xia You transferred Blastoise’s Poké Ball back to Cerise Laboratory after catching Scyther as his thirteenth Pokémon.
• Xia You messaged Chloe to ask her to look after Blastoise, and she agreed to take it to Cerise Park after school.
• Xia You read Professor Ivy’s message announcing that she and Professor Oak had published their paper, then called both professors.
• Xia You and Sabrina went to Markert Island’s harbor and learned that the passenger ship’s next stop was Tobacco Island, near Trovita Island.

Xia You and Sabrina boarded a luxurious passenger ship bound toward Trovita Island and enjoyed a quiet meal together. After watching a powerful Trainer win six battles in a row, Xia You decided to challenge him.

• Xia You and Sabrina bought tickets, boarded the passenger ship, and put their luggage in their shared room.
• Xia You and Sabrina ate lunch in the ship’s restaurant while watching a Pokémon battle tournament on the aft deck.
• Xia You noticed a young Trainer winning consecutive battles and told Sabrina that the sight reminded him of his early days traveling alone with Ralts.
• After the Trainer claimed his sixth win and called for another opponent, Xia You decided to join the tournament.
• Xia You called out from behind the crowd and offered to battle the undefeated Trainer.

Xia You stepped forward to challenge Xiao Ying, a Johto Trainer who had won five battles in a row and criticized the Orange League Gyms. They chose Pokémon in a blind matchup and sent out Jolteon and Xiao Ying’s Poliwrath, leaving the crowd waiting for their battle to begin.

• Xia You offered to battle Xiao Ying after watching him defeat several Trainers in succession.
• Xiao Ying introduced himself and said he had come from Johto to challenge the Orange League, where he had already earned two Badges.
• Xia You agreed that the Orange Islands Gyms were unprofessional, and Xiao Ying chose to switch out his tired Quagsire.
• Xia You and Xiao Ying agreed to a blind matchup and released Jolteon and Poliwrath at the same time.
• Xiao Ying revealed that his Poliwrath was his ace and had won a Champion Belt in a Pokémon Fighting Competition.

Xia You used Jolteon's speed and Electric-type moves to keep Xiao Ying's Poliwrath at a distance, but Poliwrath fought through severe injuries and continued battling. The chapter ended with Jolteon preparing to finish Poliwrath with Thunder Fang.

• Xia You ordered Jolteon to keep its distance and attack Poliwrath with Thunder Shock, while Poliwrath countered with Ice Beam.
• Xiao Ying had Poliwrath freeze the ground with Ice Beam, slowing Jolteon and creating an opening for Body Slam.
• Xia You told Jolteon to stand its ground and use Discharge as Poliwrath slammed into it, and both Pokémon were hit.
• Jolteon recovered and stood, while Poliwrath rose despite being badly scorched by the electric attack.
• Xia You ordered Jolteon to finish the exhausted Poliwrath with Thunder Fang.

Xia You defeated Xiao Ying’s Poliwrath with Jolteon, then left Tobacco Island with Sabrina and flew to Trovita Island, where they arrived at the busy port after dark. They joined the crowd heading into town to find somewhere to stay.

• Jolteon dodged Poliwrath’s Mega Punches, landed a super-effective electric attack, and knocked it out, giving Xia You the victory over Xiao Ying.
• Xiao Ying recalled Poliwrath and disappeared into the crowd, while Xia You left with Sabrina after no one else challenged him.
• Xia You and Sabrina traveled by passenger ship to Tobacco Island, and he spent the journey caring for Sabrina while Xiao Ying remained missing.
• Xia You decided to continue to Trovita Island, summoned Charizard, and flew there with Sabrina.
• After arriving at Trovita Island’s port at night, Xia You apologized to startled passersby, recalled Charizard, and followed the crowd into town with Sabrina.

Xia You and Sabrina stayed at the Trovita Hotel after its red-haired employee persuaded them with promises of Pokémon training facilities. The next day, Xia You discovered that the hotel housed the Trovita Gym, where the red-haired woman was waiting as its Gym Leader.

• Xia You and Sabrina passed the red-haired Trovita Hotel employee, but she stopped them and convinced them to stay by describing the hotel's Pokémon training equipment and dance classes.
• An attendant led Xia You and Sabrina to the imposing Trovita Hotel, where the managers warmly welcomed them and Xia You booked one room for them both at an affordable price.
• Xia You read the hotel's guide and learned that the island was known for seafood and beautifying hot springs, though Sabrina would miss the hot springs while on her period.
• The next day, Xia You watched Pokémon dance classes, then learned from an attendant that the Trovita Gym was inside the hotel.
• Xia You entered the lavish Gym arena and recognized the red-haired woman from the port as the Gym Leader.

Xia You challenged Luli, the Trovita Gym Leader, whose Gym used a Double Battle format where either side lost if one of its Pokémon was knocked out. The battle began with Luli sending out Alakazam and Marowak against Xia You’s Charizard and Scyther.

• Luli introduced herself as the president of the hotel and the Trovita Gym Leader, and Xia You said he had come to challenge her.
• Xia You showed Luli the three Badges he had earned and said the Trovita Gym was his final target before the Orange League’s Winner’s Cup.
• Luli explained that both sides would use two Pokémon and lose if either Pokémon was knocked out.
• Trainers staying at the hotel gathered in the stands to watch the formal Gym battle.
• Luli sent out Alakazam and Marowak, while Xia You chose Charizard and Scyther.
• The referee started the Trovita Gym challenge.

Xia You’s Double Battle against Luli’s Alakazam and Marowak exposed Scyther’s reluctance to follow orders. After Charizard’s Dragon Rage hit both allied Pokémon and jolted Scyther back to its senses, Scyther charged at Alakazam with X-Scissor.

• Luli sent Alakazam and Marowak against Xia You’s Charizard and Scyther, and the Pokémon traded attacks, injuring both sides.
• Xia You tried to switch targets, but Scyther ignored him and continued fighting Marowak because it had not yet accepted his commands.
• Xia You ordered Charizard to cover the field in Smokescreen, then fire Dragon Rage into it, striking Scyther and Marowak.
• Scyther recovered its focus and obeyed Xia You’s order to attack Alakazam while Charizard blocked Marowak.
• Alakazam used Confusion, but Scyther dodged with Quick Attack and struck with X-Scissor.

Xia You defeated Luli in a hard-fought Double Battle and received the Glass Badge. After learning he planned to travel to Johto, Luli asked him and Sabrina for a favor.

• Scyther repeatedly attacked Alakazam, while Charizard kept Marowak from reaching its partner.
• Xia You ordered Scyther to use Fury Cutter, and the attack knocked Alakazam out, giving Xia You the victory.
• Luli congratulated Xia You and awarded him the Glass Badge.
• Luli asked Xia You whether he planned to travel to other regions after challenging the Orange League, and he said he would go to Johto.
• Luli asked Xia You and Sabrina for a favor, and they agreed to hear her out.

After promising Luli to look for her missing son Koji, Xia You and Sabrina flew toward Citrus Island, the Orange League’s final destination. On the way, they reunited with Ash, Misty, and Tracey, then spotted a crude submarine emerging from the sea.

• Luli asked Xia You to find her son Koji, who had been missing for nearly a year, and Xia You agreed to look for him and urge him to contact her.
• Xia You and Sabrina left Trovita Island on Charizard and headed for Citrus Island to challenge Drake at the Kumquat Colosseum.
• Sabrina spotted Ash, Misty, and Tracey traveling on Lapras, and Xia You joined them on the water.
• Ash said he was headed to Trovita Island to challenge its Gym, and Xia You confirmed that he had already earned his fourth Badge.
• Tracey collected a seawater sample, then Pikachu noticed a large shadow underwater as a crude submarine surfaced ahead of them.

Xia You and his companions encountered a mysterious old man and a vast school of Magikarp wearing colored rings. After Tracey identified Tangelo Island as their destination, the group followed the Magikarp there to investigate.

• A mysterious old man warned Ash and the others to be careful, then checked his equipment and predicted that something was about to arrive.
• Tens of thousands of Magikarp surged from the sea and swam in one direction, many wearing red, yellow, or blue rings around their tails.
• The old man confirmed the Magikarp’s route, boarded his submarine, and followed them.
• Tracey used a map to identify Tangelo Island as the Magikarp’s destination and explained that it was uninhabited.
• Ash urged everyone to investigate, and Xia You, Ash, Misty, and Tracey set out for Tangelo Island on Lapras while Sabrina followed on Charizard.

Xia You and the others followed the Magikarp upstream into Tangelo Island, where they encountered Lühé, a Pokémon Watcher carrying equipment to observe the fish. Lühé claimed the Magikarp were ordinary, leaving Tracey confused about why he had brought so much equipment.

• Xia You and the others landed on Tangelo Island and followed the Magikarp upstream into the forest.
• Lühé appeared carrying a large load of boxes and handed them to the group before leading them farther inland.
• Misty asked Lühé who he was, and he introduced himself as a Pokémon Watcher named Lühé.
• Lühé explained that the boxes contained equipment for observing the Magikarp, and Tracey decided to watch them too.
• After a Magikarp splashed Tracey, Lühé said the fish were ordinary, prompting Tracey to ask why he had brought equipment to observe them.

Lühé led Xia You and the others toward Birth and Evolution Lake, explaining that Magikarp returned there each year to evolve after a perilous climb. After the group hurried on to witness the mass evolution, the Team Rocket Trio plotted to capture Magikarp and build a Gyarados army.

• Xia You and the others watched Magikarp struggle to climb three waterfalls, with many falling back downstream.
• Lühé told Tracey that the Magikarp returned to Birth and Evolution Lake each year, but only one in ten reached the summit and only one in ten of those evolved into Gyarados.
• Ash and the others hurried toward the lake so they would not miss the mass evolution.
• The Team Rocket Trio overheard Lühé's explanation and imagined using the lake to create a powerful Gyarados army.
• Jessie proposed catching the Magikarp before they evolved so they would obey Team Rocket.

Xia You and the others reached Birth and Evolution Lake, where Lühé prepared equipment to study the Magikarp gathering there. As more Magikarp arrived without evolving, Lühé decided they would have to camp overnight.

• Xia You and the others reached the summit of Tangelo Island and found Birth and Evolution Lake surrounded by an unusually quiet forest.
• Lühé set up equipment to analyze the Magikarp, explaining that he had worked as a Pokémon Watcher for about fifty years and studied Magikarp for three.
• Lühé explained that the collars marked when individual Magikarp had left the island and that the island-born Magikarp returned there every year.
• More Magikarp gathered in the lake as the sun set, but none showed signs of evolving.
• Lühé checked the time and said they would need to camp at the lake because fewer Magikarp had arrived than he expected.

Xia You and his companions camped beside the lake while Lühé waited for enough Magikarp to gather and evolve. As night fell, Lühé took watch, and Misty entered Xia You and Sabrina’s tent and asked to sleep there.

• Ash, Misty, Tracey, Xia You, Sabrina, and Lühé prepared their campsite and shared curry rice and fruit salad for dinner.
• Lühé recognized Tracey as a Pokémon Watcher, reviewed his notes, and exchanged knowledge with him while telling the group stories of his travels.
• More than a hundred Magikarp joined the lake, but there still were not enough to trigger their evolution together.
• Lühé insisted on keeping watch alone through the night because he did not trust anyone else to monitor the Magikarp.
• Misty wondered whether Xia You and Sabrina were a couple, then entered their tent and asked to sleep there.
• Xia You agreed to let Misty sleep in the tent, saying it had room for four people.

Misty spent the evening talking with Xia You in the tent, then accidentally ended up under his covers while they slept. A loud mechanical roar woke the campers at three in the morning, and they found Lühé watching the lake through binoculars.

• Misty sat beside Xia You and chatted with him late into the night while Sabrina pretended to sleep.
• Xia You urged Misty to go to bed, and she eventually fell asleep beside him.
• While keeping watch, Lühé heard a sudden sound from the lake and went to investigate.
• A mechanical roar woke Xia You, who discovered Misty in his arms and hurried to get dressed.
• Xia You, Misty, Sabrina, Ash, and Tracey left their tents and found Lühé observing the lake with binoculars.