Ash and Lillie are impressed by the tales, even the one that a Komala opened its eyes just for Ilima. Apparently, he graduated quickly by skipping grades, or went abroad to Kalos to study, and even that half the trophies of the Pokémon School at principal's office were won by Ilima.
Inside the classroom, Sophocles describes Ilima as the Prince of the Pokémon School, while Mallow claims Ilima is known for a few legends. Kukui believes the principal would be glad to see Ilima, and dismisses his class. Professor Kukui admits it is a surprise to see Ilima here, who was passing by, since he had some stuff to take care of. Ash wonders who is this Ilima, whom Mallow describes as a graduate from the Pokémon School. The boy, Ilima, comes to school, greets his fans and visits Professor Kukui. Suddenly, Ash hears some girls cheering for "Sir Ilima". Ash replies Pikachu is fine as he is, and they have made that decision. Mallow remembers it evolves into a Raichu, while Kiawe believes out here it would become an Alolan variant. Sophocles asks Ash why doesn't he evolve Pikachu. Mallow wonders which one of their Pokémon will evolve next, which cheers Togedemaru, who actually does not evolve. Kukui claims that's enough of the battle, and the two trainers praise their Pokémon, while others are amazed about Torracat, who usually would've been pushed away by Turtonator's attack. At school, Ash has Torracat use Flame Charge against Kiawe's Turtonator's Dragon Tail. The man calls his Eevee back and compliments the boy, giving him a Z-Crystal for the victory, which makes the boy and his Eevee happy. The boy's Eevee evades the man's Eevee's attacks and defeats it with Swift. Two Trainers and their Eevee have a battle. However, Ilima has to deal with Team Skull. Ash Ketchum/Sun & Moon meets Ilima, and asks to battle him.