After deciding to have a Pokémon battle with Hilda, Gary and the other two stopped shopping in Slateport City and hurried back to the hotel where they were staying.
After renting a battle arena from the hotel, Gary and the others were led there by a hotel staff member.
"Since you two are going to battle, how about I serve as the referee?" Seeing that Gary and Hilda were determined to battle, Rosa stepped forward and volunteered to be the referee.
"Sure, Rosa. We'll be counting on you." Hilda agreed when she saw Rosa step forward.
"Gary, how many-on-how many should we make this battle?" Hilda then turned her gaze to Gary, who stood across from her.
"It's already getting late, so let's make it a three-on-three battle."
After hearing Hilda's question, Gary glanced at the time displayed on his phone and answered.
It was already past four in the afternoon. By the time Gary and Hilda's three-on-three battle ended, it would be time for dinner.
"No problem." Hilda did not care about such a minor detail and agreed right away.
"Then let's begin our battle."
Seeing that both Gary and Hilda were ready, Rosa, acting as referee, stepped forward and announced the rules. "The battle between Gary and Hilda will now begin. Each side may use three Pokémon. The battle will end once all three Pokémon on one side are unable to battle."
After Rosa finished announcing the rules, Hilda impatiently sent out her first Pokémon.
"Let's go, Zebstrika!"
The Poké Ball Hilda threw opened instantly, and a Pokémon resembling a zebra appeared on the field. It was Hilda's first Pokémon, Zebstrika.
``` Pokémon: Zebstrika
Type: Electric
Ability: Lightning Rod
Gender: Male
Level: 58
Potential: Champion
Moves: Thunder Wave, Quick Attack, Shock Wave, Thunderbolt, Spark, Agility, Wild Charge, Thunder,