Recaps

Kaim and Cynthia researched the myths of Regigigas and Arceus, while Kaim accepted a new Gym Leader position and Cynthia brought him to meet her family. Their paper earned praise at a conference, where Rowan gave them Mega Evolution stones as Cynthia renewed her resolve to win the Champion Tournament.

• Kaim and Cynthia researched Kisaki Shrine, then grew closer as Cynthia encouraged his work and told him how much she valued him.
• Kaim joined Cynthia, Kota, and Toogan in the Grand Underground, where they found a Poison Plate that supported Kaim’s research into the giants and the plates.
• Toogan urged Kaim to become the Mei Kaim Gym Leader, and Kaim accepted after discussing the opportunity with Kota and his family.
• Kaim transferred from Veilstone Gym after Sumo returned, then challenged Gōshi to learn from his defeat instead of giving up on training.
• Cynthia invited Kaim to Kannagi Town, where he met her family and studied the ruins with her, developing new ideas about Arceus, Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.
• Cynthia and Kaim shared their feelings with her family, and Aina asked Kaim to stand by Cynthia through any difficulties.
• At the conference, Rowan praised Kaim’s paper and gave Cynthia Key Stones and Mega Stones for Garchomp and Lucario, while Kaim accepted a Key Stone and let Cynthia keep the Lucario Mega Stone.

Cynthia advanced through the tournament, defeating Steven and Leon before Red claimed his place in the final. Afterward, Kaim reunited with Red and Green while Cynthia met Leaf, leaving Cynthia eager for a future battle with Red and Leaf.

• At Indigo Plateau, Cynthia and Kaim met the other Champions, and the tournament draw matched Cynthia against Steven while Red faced Iris.
• Cynthia defeated Steven after Porygon-Z outmaneuvered his Pokémon and Mega Lucario overcame Mega Metagross.
• Cynthia met Leon’s supporter Sonia, who shared stories about Leon, before Red defeated Mikuri to secure his place in the final.
• Cynthia defeated Leon through tactics and endurance, with Mega Garchomp overcoming Gigantamax Charizard in their final clash.
• After Red and Green left the Stadium, Cynthia reflected on Red’s strength while Kaim waited for her Pokémon to recover.
• Kaim reunited with Red and Green, recalling how he had treated Red after his battles against Team Rocket in Kanto.
• Green urged Red to check in with his family, and Kaim teased the two about their friendship.
• Cynthia met Leaf at the Pokémon Center, praised her battles, and agreed they should battle someday.

Cynthia lost the championship final to Red, then joined the other Champions in confronting Mewtwo and helped him choose his own path. Afterward, she and Kaim celebrated Christmas together and spent the new year preparing for the future.

• Cynthia and Red battled for the championship, and Red won after Pikachu, Snorlax, Venusaur, Blastoise, and Charizard defeated Cynthia’s Pokémon.
• Cynthia and Kaim joined the Champions at a festival, where Mewtwo revealed cloned Pokémon and announced his plan to destroy the human world.
• Kaim and Sonia found the cloning laboratory and freed the captured Pokémon, while Kaim stayed behind to hold off the clones.
• Cynthia stepped between Mew and Mewtwo, then spoke with Mewtwo about his right to choose how he lived, and he left with Mew and the clones.
• Cynthia and Kaim went on a Christmas Eve date in Mio City, exchanged scarves, and talked about their life together.
• Kaim helped Cynthia shop for Pokémon supplies and taught her household cleaning, while Cynthia said she wanted to learn to cook and understand Cyrus’s choices.
• Cynthia watched Kaim spar with her Lucario and told him Caitlin wanted to meet when she returned to headquarters.

Kaim celebrated the new year and Cynthia’s birthday with her, then passed his certification exam and became Myo City’s Gym Leader. He and Cynthia continued balancing their relationship with their ambitions, and Kaim welcomed Jasmine to his Gym and home.

• Kaim and Cynthia welcomed the new year together, declared their love, and prepared to host Caitlin for Cynthia’s birthday.
• Caitlin visited for three days, challenged Kaim’s Metagross, and celebrated Cynthia’s birthday with the couple before giving Cynthia a scarf.
• Kaim considered three Pokémon as additions to his team, then chose Bisharp, while Cynthia made him Valentine’s chocolates and shared her plans to raise a Jangmo-o.
• Kaim passed his Gym Leader certification exam after defeating Toogan’s Steelix, Empoleon, and Tyrantrum with Lucario, Blaziken, and Umbreon.
• Togen appointed Kaim as Myo Gym Leader, and Cynthia celebrated his new position and birthday by giving him a Key Stone chain and a Blaziken ornament.
• Ishana told Kabu, Sonia, and Nessa about Kaim’s struggles and his relationship with Cynthia, while Kaim began his new Gym duties and worked on a Regigigas book.
• Kaim and Cynthia discussed his work and their future together, and Cynthia promised to trust and support him as his responsibilities grew.
• Kaim welcomed Jasmine to Myo Gym, showed her its facilities, arranged battles with two Gym Trainers, and invited her to dinner at his home with Cynthia.