Recaps

Xiaoyun and his companions survived the glacier crisis with Regigigas's help, captured Zero, and returned Giratina's energy crystal. After Shaymin reunited with its companions and transformed into Sky Forme, it returned to Xiaoyun and continued traveling with the group toward their next Gym.

• Regigigas stopped the glacier from crushing the real world, and Xiaoyun handed Zero over to Professor Mugen for the Pokémon League.
• Professor Mugen returned Giratina's energy crystal, and Giratina shared part of its power with Darkrai before departing.
• Xiaoyun, Dawn, Ash, Brock, and Zoey rested in the Gracidea Flower Field, where Shaymin's companions arrived at dawn.
• The Gracidea Flowers bloomed, and Shaymin transformed into Sky Forme and flew away after saying goodbye to the group.
• Shaymin returned moments later and joined Xiaoyun and the others as they continued toward the next Gym.

Xiaoyun, Dawn, and Shaymin arrived in Canalave City and learned that a Darkrai’s nightmares had left the city exhausted. They traveled to Newmoon Island with Officer Jenny, where Team Rocket discovered their nightmare machine was unplugged and encountered a real Darkrai, while Xiaoyun’s group finally came face-to-face with the Pokémon.

• Xiaoyun and Dawn reached Canalave City, where Nurse Joy explained that a Darkrai’s nightmares had kept residents from sleeping and Cresselia had not appeared to help.
• Xiaoyun’s Darkrai sensed another Darkrai nearby and said it had felt a strange presence since entering the city.
• Xiaoyun, Dawn, Shaymin, and Officer Jenny took a speedboat to Newmoon Island to investigate the nightmares.
• Jessie and Meowth realized their nightmare machine had never been plugged in, then watched as a mysterious Darkrai appeared and attacked their cave.
• Officer Jenny led Xiaoyun, Dawn, and Shaymin around Newmoon Island, and a Darkrai suddenly blocked their path.

Xiaoyun’s Darkrai fought the Darkrai attacking Newmoon Island, then unlocked Shadow Mode and gained the upper hand. The rival Darkrai drew on the power of heaven and earth and launched a massive counterattack as Xiaoyun ordered his Darkrai to use another move.

• Officer Jenny tried to ward off Darkrai with a Lunar Wing, but Xiaoyun discovered that it was a fake.
• Xiaoyun’s Darkrai appeared and fought the other Darkrai after refusing to stop following its Trainer’s orders.
• The Darkrai battled across Newmoon Island, and Xiaoyun’s Darkrai landed Night Shade and Ice Beam before the rival Darkrai shattered the ice and drew on natural energy.
• Xiaoyun activated Shadow Mode, transforming his Darkrai with power derived from Giratina’s origin.
• Shadow Darkrai struck the rival with Shadow Force and Shadow Ball, but the rival summoned a giant shadow to attack back.
• Xiaoyun told Darkrai to use another move as the giant shadow lunged toward it.

Xiaoyun and Darkrai ended Canalave City's nightmares, then defeated Cresselia after she mistook Xiaoyun's Darkrai for the culprit. The next day, Xiaoyun arrived at Canalave Gym and found Byron battling his son Roark before arranging his own Gym challenge.

• Xiaoyun and Darkrai defeated the shadow Darkrai, and the defeated Pokémon lifted Canalave City's nightmares before leaving.
• Cresselia arrived and attacked Xiaoyun's Darkrai, which won; she apologized and gave Xiaoyun a Lunar Wing.
• Officer Jenny caught Byron sneaking back from Iron Island, scolded him for neglecting Canalave City, and heard his apology.
• Xiaoyun and Dawn visited Canalave Gym, where Roark and Byron battled to a draw with Rampardos and Bastiodon.
• Xiaoyun greeted Roark and told Byron he had come to challenge Canalave Gym.

Xiaoyun battled Byron in a three-on-three Canalave Gym Challenge, defeating Steelix with Riolu before Probopass defeated Riolu and faced Monferno. Monferno caught Probopass by surprise after its Magnet Rise wore off, leaving their battle unresolved.

• Roark refereed as Byron sent out Steelix and Xiaoyun sent out Riolu to begin the Gym Challenge.
• Riolu used Aura to anticipate Steelix's Dig, then defeated it with Force Palm and consecutive Fire Punches.
• Byron sent out Probopass, which used Gravity and Tri Attack to knock out Riolu.
• Xiaoyun sent out Monferno, which repeatedly attacked Probopass with Flamethrower and Mach Punch while avoiding its moves.
• Monferno hid underground for three minutes, then burst out beneath Probopass as its Magnet Rise faded.

Xiaoyun defeated Byron in the Canalave Gym battle and earned the Mine Badge, with Darkrai overwhelming Byron’s Bastiodon. Byron left in distress after Xiaoyun politely said he had learned a lot from the match.

• Monferno defeated Byron’s Probopass with Fire Blast, but Bastiodon then defeated Monferno with Metal Burst and Flash Cannon.
• Byron asked Xiaoyun to send out the Darkrai he had used during the Darkrai incident, and Xiaoyun agreed.
• Darkrai dodged Bastiodon’s Heavy Slam and overpowered its Flash Cannon with Dark Pulse.
• Darkrai used Dark Void and Dream Eater to defeat Bastiodon, and Roark declared Xiaoyun the winner.
• Byron gave Xiaoyun the Mine Badge, bringing his badge progress to 6/8, then hurried away with his shovel.

Xiaoyun and Dawn tracked the Pokémon that stole their picnic food into Canalave City's sewers, where they found Luxio leading a group of displaced Pokémon and an injured Wailmer. After Shaymin healed Wailmer, Xiaoyun used Mismagius to carry it toward the sea, but Swampert attacked them near the exit.

• Xiaoyun and Dawn discovered that wild Pokémon had stolen their picnic food and followed their tracks into the sewers with Shaymin.
• They found Luxio, Wailmer, and a group of Pokémon living together, and Xiaoyun realized Wailmer was unwell because it was trapped away from the sea.
• Shaymin healed Wailmer, and Xiaoyun used Mismagius's Confusion to lift it through the sewers while Luxio led the way.
• Near the sewer exit, Swampert attacked, and Luxio fought back while Xiaoyun ordered Riolu to use Aura Sphere.
• Swampert dodged Riolu's attack, then turned its anger on Xiaoyun and fired mud-and-stone projectiles at him.

Xiaoyun helped Luxio and the other Pokémon, caught Luxio, Whismur, and Nidorino, then accepted Officer Jenny’s request to investigate the Pokémon disturbances on Iron Island. There, he and Dawn battled rampaging Pokémon and found Barry’s Empoleon, leaving Barry arriving after they defeated it.

• Riolu, Luxio, Dawn, and Xiaoyun drove off Swampert and helped Wailmer reach the sea, where it evolved into Wailord.
• Xiaoyun caught Luxio, Whismur, and Nidorino after Luxio agreed to travel with him, then handed the remaining Pokémon over to Officer Jenny.
• Officer Jenny asked Xiaoyun to investigate the disturbances on Iron Island, and Xiaoyun agreed after Dawn confirmed their plans could accommodate the trip.
• Xiaoyun and Dawn arrived on Iron Island and defeated a rampaging Skarmory, then continued past other uncontrolled Pokémon.
• Mars reported to Cyrus that Team Galactic’s device was locating Spear Pillar using the Spear Key and Iron Island’s magnetic field.
• Xiaoyun and Dawn trapped Barry’s rampaging Empoleon in Piplup’s Whirlpool and defeated it with Riolu’s Thunder Punch, after which Barry arrived to check on Empoleon.

Xiaoyun, Dawn, Barry, and Riley discovered that Team Galactic was using the Spear Key to activate ancient ruins beneath Iron Island, driving Lucario into a frenzy. After Riley rescued his Lucario and Xiaoyun confronted Mars, the group began fighting Team Galactic.

• Xiaoyun and his companions met Riley, who joined them in using Aura to locate the ruins beneath Iron Island.
• The group found Team Galactic at the ruins, where Mars activated the Spear Key and sent a beam of light from the pillar.
• The light distressed Riley's Lucario, which charged the device before Purugly struck it down and Riley shielded it with Aura.
• Xiaoyun's group revealed themselves, and Mars recognized Xiaoyun before sending out Magmortar and Electivire to battle.
• Xiaoyun sent out Monferno and Floatzel to fight Mars's Pokémon as Team Galactic's Golbat attacked the group with Air Slash.

Xiaoyun and his allies battled Mars and destroyed Team Galactic’s radio-wave device, ending its effects on Iron Island. Lucario evolved and used power from the Steel-type Plate to break the machine, but Pluto escaped with the Spear Key and warned Xiaoyun that they would meet again.

• Dawn and Barry arrived and helped Xiaoyun’s group fight Mars’s Golbat and Purugly.
• Riolu evolved into Lucario during its battle with Purugly and drove it back.
• Lucario’s attack on the radio-wave device triggered its defenses, but the Steel-type Plate’s power transformed into a bone staff that Lucario used to destroy the machine.
• The explosion shattered the Spear Key’s pillar and ended the radio waves affecting Iron Island’s Pokémon.
• Mars tried to recover the Spear Key, but Pluto arrived in a spacecraft and took it before Monferno could reach it.
• Pluto ordered Mars to leave, then warned Xiaoyun before escaping in his spacecraft.

After Team Galactic’s defeat on Iron Island, Professor Carolina investigated the ruins while Xiaoyun and his friends stayed overnight. The island’s magnetic field drew a meteorite from space; Xiaoyun and Shaymin awakened Deoxys inside it, just as Rayquaza descended toward them.

• Officer Jenny brought police and Professor Carolina to Iron Island, where Carolina investigated the ruins and explained Team Galactic’s plan to amplify the Spear Key’s power.
• Professor Carolina drafted Riley to help with the investigation, while Xiaoyun, Dawn, and Shaymin stayed at a guesthouse after collecting their mission reward.
• A meteorite fell near the island, and Sceptile brought it back after sensing powerful energy inside it.
• Xiaoyun heard a plea for help from the meteorite and asked Shaymin to use Healing Wish on it, revealing Deoxys.
• Deoxys thanked Xiaoyun for saving it and asked whether he had seen its companion; then Rayquaza roared overhead and rushed toward them.

Rayquaza attacked Deoxys on Iron Island, and Xiaoyun sent Shadow Mode Darkrai to help it. Though Darkrai and Deoxys briefly worked together to pressure Rayquaza, its boosted Dragon Ascent broke through both their defenses and sent them crashing into the ground.

• Rayquaza appeared above Iron Island and attacked Deoxys with Hyper Beam, sparking a fierce battle.
• Deoxys switched among its formes to counter Rayquaza, while Xiaoyun sent Darkrai into the sky in Shadow Mode.
• Darkrai blocked Rayquaza's attacks with Dark Void as Deoxys struck back, briefly forcing Rayquaza onto the defensive.
• Enraged by the pair's attacks, Rayquaza boosted itself and unleashed Dragon Ascent.
• Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent pierced Darkrai's Dark Void and Deoxys's psychic shield, driving both Pokémon into the ground.

Giratina intervened when Rayquaza was about to finish off Deoxys, forcing Rayquaza to retreat and ending the crisis. A few days later, Xiaoyun and Dawn visited Chocovine Town to rest and prepare for a Contest, where they encountered a stall selling Phione merchandise.

• Rayquaza's Dragon Pulse threatened Shaymin, but Giratina emerged from a spatial rift and stopped the attack with Night Shade.
• Giratina mistook Rayquaza's target for Shaymin, and Rayquaza assumed Giratina was protecting Deoxys; after the two gods faced off, Rayquaza withdrew.
• Giratina warned Xiaoyun to be more careful, then returned to the Distortion World after Xiaoyun and Shaymin thanked it.
• After receiving treatment, Deoxys left to find its companion and gave Xiaoyun a psychic crystal so he could summon it.
• A few days later, Xiaoyun and Dawn explored Chocovine Town before registering for the Chocovine Contest, while Shaymin stayed at the Pokémon Center.
• Dawn admired a Phione plushie at a local stall, and the seller promoted it as a lucky charm and a popular gift for couples.

Xiaoyun and Dawn spent a romantic day in Chocovine Town before Dawn competed in the Chocovine Contest. Dawn and Ursula reached the final, where Ursula challenged Dawn over their past rivalry, and both sent out their Pokémon as the battle began.

• Dawn kissed Xiaoyun, and the two took couple photos around town.
• Residents celebrated a group of Phione appearing by the sea, then Marian opened the Chocovine Contest.
• Dawn performed with Lopunny, creating an icy rink and sculptures, while Ursula performed with Wormadam and advanced to the battle rounds.
• Dawn defeated her battle-round opponent with Swablu and advanced to the final against Ursula, who won with Wormadam.
• Ursula accused Dawn of having a winner's arrogance and sent out Gabite; Dawn answered by sending out Mamoswine.

Dawn defeated Ursula in the Chocovine Contest, earned her fifth Ribbon, and set off with Xiaoyun toward Snowpoint City. While Xiaoyun trained on a mountain, a territorial Shiny Metagross attacked his group, and Xiaoyun proposed facing it in a one-on-one gauntlet.

• Ursula sent out Gabite against Dawn's Mamoswine, then used Sandstorm and surprise attacks to gain an early advantage.
• Dawn directed Mamoswine to endure Gabite's attacks and countered with Ice Fang, knocking Gabite out and winning the Contest.
• Dawn praised Ursula's battle and offered her hand; Ursula brushed her off but promised she would not lose next time.
• Dawn earned her fifth Ribbon, and she and Xiaoyun later traveled toward Snowpoint City and camped beside a rocky mountain.
• Xiaoyun climbed the mountain with his Pokémon, where a Shiny Metagross attacked them with rocks and declared the area its territory.
• Xiaoyun's Pokémon prepared to fight Metagross, and Xiaoyun suggested they challenge it one at a time in a gauntlet.

Xiaoyun’s Lucario defeated and captured the Shiny Metagross after a fierce battle. Several days later in Strong Wind Town, Dawn registered for the Pokémon Ring Contest, where she reunited with Zoey and learned Ash would compete too.

• Lucario battled Metagross, overcoming its Psychic attacks and defeating it with Heaven-Pillaring Strike.
• Xiaoyun caught the unconscious Shiny Metagross, whose strength was at the Early Elite Four Stage.
• After returning to camp, Xiaoyun and Dawn later arrived in Strong Wind Town, where Dawn registered for the Ring Contest and Xiaoyun chose not to enter without Aerodactyl.
• Dawn reunited with Zoey at the Pokémon Center, while Ash told Xiaoyun he and Staravia planned to win the contest.

Xiaoyun entered the Pokémon Ring Contest after Barry and Paul challenged him, while Zoey competed in the first match. Forrest used Yanmega and a precisely timed gust to defeat Zoey and advance, leaving Dawn to face Paul in the second match.

• Barry registered for the contest, challenged Xiaoyun, and drank the water Xiaoyun handed him before noticing who it was.
• Paul registered and told Xiaoyun he would be waiting for him in the finals, prompting Xiaoyun to sign up with Rotom.
• The 12th Pokémon Ring Contest opened in Strong Wind Town, and Zoey entered the first match with Mothim against Pidgeotto, Swellow, and Forrest's Yanmega.
• Pidgeotto and Swellow abandoned the ring to fight, allowing Zoey's Mothim to seize it before Forrest sent Yanmega after them.
• Forrest timed Yanmega's Tailwind with a powerful gust, placed the ring on the hook, and advanced while Zoey lost.
• Dawn prepared for the second match and discovered Paul was one of her opponents.

Xiaoyun comforted Dawn after Paul defeated her, then watched Ash and Barry win their Ring Contest matches. In his own match, Xiaoyun’s Shiny Metagross overwhelmed Okada’s Dragonite, sending both Okada and his balloon crashing toward the ground.

• Paul defeated Dawn’s Swablu with Honchkrow’s Night Slash, and Xiaoyun comforted Dawn after her loss.
• Ash won his match with Staravia, while Barry advanced by using Skarmory’s Steel Wing and Autotomize.
• Xiaoyun entered the contest and faced last year’s champion Okada, whose Dragonite intimidated the other contestants into surrendering.
• Xiaoyun sent out his Shiny Metagross, and the mayor allowed the match to proceed despite Okada’s objection that Metagross was not a Flying type.
• Metagross seized the ring with Confusion and survived Dragonite’s Thunder by using Magnet Rise.
• Metagross overpowered Dragonite with Meteor Mash and Flash Cannon, then sent it crashing into Okada’s hot-air balloon.

Xiaoyun and four rivals began a chaotic Ring Contest final in the sky, with alliances and attacks quickly turning the match into a battle for the ring. Barry was eliminated, while James seized the ring and used the wind to evade Metagross, leaving Xiaoyun to counter with Gravity.

• The mayor started the five-way final, and Xiaoyun used Metagross's Confusion to catch the ring before the other contestants attacked.
• Ash and Paul battled as Staravia and Honchkrow exchanged attacks, while Barry and James teamed up against Xiaoyun and Metagross.
• Barry's Skarmory interrupted Metagross's Psychic hold on Yanmega, so Metagross struck Skarmory with Meteor Mash and eliminated it.
• James used Yanmega's Quick Attack to steal the ring, then rode an updraft with Tailwind to evade Metagross's Flash Cannon.
• Xiaoyun responded to James's apparent advantage by ordering Metagross to use Gravity.

Xiaoyun won the Ring Contest, then traveled with Dawn and Ash’s group to Snowpoint City, where he heard a cry for help and found a girl cornered by three Glalie. Lucario intervened, but the Glalie retaliated with Blizzard as the chapter ended.

• Metagross used Gravity to slow Yanmega, prompting James to surrender the contest, while Ash’s Staravia evolved into Staraptor during its battle with Paul’s Honchkrow.
• After the contest ended, Paul left, Ash praised Staraptor, and Xiaoyun gave the Sharp Beak prize to Dawn for Swablu.
• Xiaoyun teased Barry, who vowed to defeat him next time, then traveled with Dawn, Ash, Brock, Zoey, and Shaymin toward Snowpoint City.
• Near Snowpoint City, Xiaoyun heard a faint call for help, used Lucario’s Aura to locate it, and led the group east.
• Lucario protected a girl holding a Snorunt from three Glalie, but the Glalie attacked the rescuers with Blizzard.

Xiaoyun rescued Nana from a blizzard and brought her back to her teacher, Snowpoint Gym Leader Candice, who agreed to battle him and Ash. The next day, Xiaoyun’s four-on-four Gym challenge began with Candice’s Snover facing his newly partnered Luxio.

• Xiaoyun summoned Suicune to stop the Glalie’s Blizzard and protect his companions.
• Nana explained that she had become separated from her school group, met Snorunt, and been pulled into the Glalie’s escape; Xiaoyun let Snorunt stay with her and sent the Glalie home.
• Officer Jenny and Candice found the group, and Candice thanked Xiaoyun for rescuing Nana; Brock tried to flirt with Candice before Croagunk dragged him away.
• Xiaoyun challenged Candice to a Gym battle, and Ash asked to challenge her too; Candice invited them to battle at the Gym the following day.
• At Snowpoint Gym, Candice and Xiaoyun began a four-on-four match, with Candice sending out Snover and Xiaoyun choosing Luxio.
• Candice ordered Snover to use Icy Wind.

Xiaoyun took an early lead against Candice as Luxio defeated Snover and Torterra evolved while beating Weavile. Candice’s Mamoswine then defeated Torterra, and Xiaoyun sent Luxio back in as Mamoswine charged with Ice Fang.

• Luxio used Charge, Electric Terrain, Charge Beam, and Spark to defeat Candice’s Snover.
• Candice sent out Weavile, which used Fake Out and Assurance to injure Luxio before Xiaoyun switched it out with Volt Switch.
• Weavile’s attacks failed to bring down Grotle, and Grotle defeated it with Giga Drain and Energy Ball before evolving into Torterra.
• Candice sent out Mamoswine, which battled Torterra with Ice Fang and Blizzard; Torterra’s Leaf Storm damaged Mamoswine before Torterra fainted.
• Xiaoyun sent Luxio back into battle, and Candice ordered Mamoswine to attack with Ice Fang as Xiaoyun told Luxio to start sliding.

Xiaoyun defeated Candice’s ace Abomasnow with Ursaring and earned the Icicle Badge. Ash’s postponed Gym battle then began, and Gliscor landed a Poison Tail on Glaceon before fainting.

• Ursaring activated Guts by burning itself, dodged Abomasnow’s Wood Hammer, and defeated it with a powerful Thunder Punch attack.
• Candice awarded Xiaoyun the Icicle Badge, bringing his Gym Badge collection progress to seven of eight.
• Candice and Ash began their three-on-three Gym battle, with Glaceon facing Ash’s Gliscor.
• Glaceon struck Gliscor with Ice Beam and Ice Fang, but Gliscor countered with Poison Tail before fainting.

Ash’s final Pokémon, Monferno, battled Candice’s Froslass through the hail and its Snow Cloak evasions. Monferno overcame Froslass’s Blizzard with a combined Flame Wheel and Flamethrower, then defeated her, leaving Ash the winner of the gym battle.

• Ash recalled Gliscor after it poisoned Glaceon, then sent out Armaldo, which defeated Glaceon with Rock Blast and Mud Shot.
• Candice’s Glalie used repeated Headbutts to flinch and knock out Armaldo, while Monferno shattered the ice pillars that Glalie used to bounce around and defeated it with Fire Punch.
• Candice sent out Froslass, which renewed the hail and used Snow Cloak to evade Monferno’s attacks before wearing it down with Shadow Ball.
• Ash had Monferno roll in Flame Wheel to dodge Shadow Ball, then combine Flame Wheel with Flamethrower to break through Froslass’s Blizzard and reveal her position.
• Monferno charged through the Blizzard and struck Froslass with a super-effective Flame Wheel, driving her into an ice pillar and knocking her out.

After earning Candice’s Badge, Xiaoyun and Dawn visited Snowpoint City’s Trainer School, where Xiaoyun shared a video of his battle with Giratina. A call from Hanyu Qing'an revealed that Sceptile had gone berserk, and Professor Oak concluded that it had been infected with a virus after Xiaoyun encountered Deoxys.

• Ash defeated Candice and received her Badge, then agreed with the others to visit the Trainer School.
• Xiaoyun and Dawn taught the junior class, where Xiaoyun used Rotom to show the children his battle with Giratina.
• The children recognized Shaymin and crowded around it, but Rotom interrupted the commotion with a call from Hanyu Qing'an.
• Hanyu Qing'an told Xiaoyun that Sceptile had turned red, developed strange markings, and destroyed things in town before he subdued it and sent it to Professor Rowan.
• Professor Rowan brought Professor Oak into the call, and Professor Oak said Sceptile had been infected with a virus after Xiaoyun confirmed he had encountered Deoxys.