Mavis Vermillion , the first master of Fairy Tail, displays her legendary strategic prowess, earning her the title "Fairy Tactician". She perfectly predicts the movements of opponents, allowing Team Fairy Tail to dodge attacks from Rufus Lore and begin picking off members of other guilds.

The anime extended several battle scenes that were shorter in the manga.

While the games continue, a separate team consisting of Natsu , Wendy , and Mirajane infiltrates Mercurius to rescue Lucy and Yukino .

The fifth and final day of the Grand Magic Games starts as a full-scale battle across the entire city of Crocus.