Recaps

Tetsuya won the Whirl Cup, earned his final Johto Gym badge, and joined Amphy and Falkner to investigate dangerous ruins near Route 38. After the ruins’ mask and scepter attacked them, a red beam struck Tetsuya and Gallade, leaving them motionless as the ground began to shake.

• Tetsuya defeated Daisuke’s Octillery, then learned the S.S. Aqua had been suspended and entered the Whirl Cup with Alolan Vulpix registered under special rules.
• Tetsuya defeated Xiaofu and Masayuki with Alolan Vulpix, which evolved into Alolan Ninetales during the second match, and advanced to the Top 16.
• The Old Shrine Maiden showed Tetsuya a vision of the Tree of Beginning and told him that he possessed a special ability, which Tetsuya connected to Aura Power.
• Tetsuya defeated Asuka’s Poliwrath with Serperior, received potions from Old Man Shuckle, and traveled to Olivine City, where he reunited with Kojiro and encountered Master Fan and Shuijing.
• Tetsuya helped Amphy, Looker’s Boss, and Anabel defeat and capture Xurkitree, then earned his final Johto badge by defeating Amphy’s Magnemite and Ferroseed with Dreepy and Prinplup.
• Anabel warned Tetsuya that Giovanni had taken an interest in him, and Tetsuya joined Amphy and Falkner to investigate the ruins near Route 38 despite warnings about their dangers.
• Tetsuya translated the ruins’ inscription as “golden,” and the group found a queen’s statue, throne, mask, and a scepter matching the Sea Spirit Scepter.
• The mask and scepter fired red beams that drained Pokémon’s strength, and a final beam passed through Gallade and struck Tetsuya, leaving them motionless as wind rose and the ground shook.

Tetsuya awakened powerful Psychic abilities, explored the Alph Ruins with Steven, and encountered an Arceus avatar alongside Cynthia. After returning to Johto, he entered the Silver Conference and advanced through the Selection Meeting before sweeping Yuzuki Inoue’s team with Gigalith.

• Amphy and Falkner discovered that Tetsuya’s Psychic awakening had been triggered by a red light, and Tetsuya’s uncontrolled power erupted from the Underground Cave before he introduced himself as a Psychic-type user.
• Tetsuya recovered at Olivine Gym, resonated with Gallade to strengthen it, then traveled Johto and saw Ampharos break through to Champion level.
• Steven brought Tetsuya a Water Stone, allowing Prinplup to evolve into Empoleon, and joined him on a visit to the Alph Ruins.
• The Unown sent Tetsuya and Steven into a sealed cave, where they met Cynthia and found an altar connected to Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, and Arceus.
• An Arceus avatar banished the Legendary Pokémon, awakened Cynthia’s power, and used its remaining strength to improve Gigalith and Escavalier before Tetsuya woke in a Pokémon Center.
• Tetsuya reunited with Asuka and Falkner, celebrated Cianwood’s Fireworks Festival, and went to the Silver Conference, where his Pokémon won their Selection Meeting battles.
• Tetsuya defeated Naotsune Kobayashi with Gallade and learned that he, Drake, and Kajiyama Ito had all drawn Group K for the Top 48 tournament.
• Tetsuya’s Gigalith blocked Yuzuki Inoue’s entry hazards and defeated Scolipede, Houndoom, and Forretress with Power Gem, earning Tetsuya a roaring ovation.

Tetsuya won the Silver Conference, then spent his vacation in Kanto confronting Team Rocket’s Pyrus and helping Minglan contain Pokémon riots. The stretch left Tetsuya entering Cerulean Cave with a long-term pass and a plan for his Pokémon to scout and protect him.

• Drake defeated Tomoaki Koike, and Tetsuya beat Kajiyama to advance to the Top 16, where he drew Hiroteru Kurosaki as his opponent.
• Tetsuya defeated Hiroteru Kurosaki and Yoji Tenya, then beat Drake in the semifinal to earn a place in the final against Toru Suzuki.
• Tetsuya defeated Toru Suzuki to become Silver Conference champion, received his trophy from Alder, and decided to vacation in Kanto.
• Tetsuya investigated the Pokémon riot at the Abandoned Power Plant and fought Pyrus, whose Team Rocket forces used Dark Balls and technology against him.
• Tetsuya and Minglan drove Pyrus away at Cape Cabin, then joined forces again to end a Mankey riot at Rock Mountain Wilderness.
• Tetsuya returned to Cerulean City, agreed to teach Misty about breeding and Pokémon Eggs, and received a long-term pass to Cerulean Cave from Minglan.
• Tetsuya studied Minglan’s cave records, registered with Miss Joy near Cerulean Cave, and entered the cave with his Pokémon assigned scouting, support, and protection roles.

Tetsuya uncovered a plot around Cerulean Cave, acquired Mega Stones, and tested Mega Evolution before traveling with Bill to seek Shaymin. After defeating Volkner and reaching Fiore, Tetsuya separated from Bill to confront a Snorlax while a noble family prepared a battle in Olive Jungle.

• Tetsuya encountered Mewtwo in Cerulean Cave, learned its history and connection to Ditto, then left to recover from their battle.
• Tetsuya investigated thefts with the Officer Jennys, used Yezang as bait to expose Lambda, and found a hidden chest containing Mewtwo and Metagross Mega Stones.
• Tetsuya traded with Steven for a Blaziken Mega Stone and battled Minglan, Mega Evolving Blaziken before Mega Gyarados defeated it.
• Bill led Tetsuya to seek Shaymin, and the Sea God blessed Tetsuya during their voyage to Sinnoh.
• Tetsuya accepted Flint and Miss Joy’s request to battle Volkner, then won their three-on-three match with Gigalith and Ampharos.
• Tetsuya and Bill crossed Sinnoh toward Fiore, where the Sea God’s blessing drew the respect of powerful Water Pokémon before they reached Summer Island.
• In Fiore, Tetsuya agreed to drive away a Snorlax in exchange for passage to Autumn Dew City, while Bill stayed with Yuki at the castle.
• Tetsuya battled the Snorlax as Mirai, Yoji, the eldest brother, and the White-haired Elder sent Pokémon into Olive Jungle.