Chapter Summaries

Gary’s past-life memories awakened after Ash defeated him in the Silver Conference, revealing that he had been reincarnated as Professor Oak’s grandson. He left the arena determined to defeat Ash at the next Alliance Conference and reach the pinnacle of the Pokémon world.

• Ash defeated Gary when Charizard beat Blastoise, winning their Silver Conference match.
• Gary’s past-life memories awakened, and he understood that he had reincarnated as Gary Oak in the Pokémon world.
• Ash celebrated his victory, while Gary calmly told him that he had only won through Charizard’s Guts and challenged him to improve.
• Gary left the arena and vowed to claim victory at the next Alliance Conference and stand at the pinnacle of the world.

After losing his battle, Gary reassured Professor Oak that he would keep pursuing his dream of becoming the Strongest Trainer, then discovered his capture-based system. The system found that only three of Gary’s Pokémon qualified for rewards, and he began checking their records.

• Professor Oak met Gary outside the Player Tunnel, checked that he was all right, and asked about his plans for the future.
• Gary told Professor Oak he would not give up on becoming the Strongest Trainer, and Professor Oak accepted his decision.
• Gary returned to his room and learned that his system rewarded him for capturing Pokémon with at least Elite Four Level potential.
• Gary discovered that Pokémon captured after he awakened his past-life memories could also earn rewards, despite the lack of a Newbie Gift Package.
• The system assessed Gary’s Pokémon and found that only three had Elite Four Level potential or higher, so Gary began reviewing their information.

Gary examined his Pokémon’s strength and aptitude classifications, finding that Blastoise, Arcanine, and Umbreon were the only ones at Elite Four level or above. He opened their system gift packs and discovered Viridian Power, an Intermediate Pokémon Breeder Skill Card, and an ordinary-looking purple orb whose significance he recognized.

• Gary learned the system’s strength and aptitude ranks, then checked the data panels for Blastoise, Arcanine, and Umbreon.
• Gary saw that Blastoise and Umbreon had Champion aptitude, while Arcanine had Elite Four aptitude.
• Gary opened Blastoise’s gift pack and received Viridian Power, which could help him communicate with Pokémon and heal them.
• Gary opened Arcanine’s gift pack and received a Skill Card that granted abilities as an Intermediate Pokémon Breeder.
• Gary opened Umbreon’s gift pack and found a purple orb, reacting with delight despite its unremarkable appearance.

After the Silver Conference, Gary used his new rewards and resolved to grow stronger before heading to the Sinnoh Region. He left Johto by plane, keeping his reason for traveling secret from Professor Oak.

• Gary obtained a Master Ball, activated Viridian Power, and used the Intermediate Pokémon Breeder Skill Card.
• Gary resolved not to be defeated so easily again as his Poké Balls stirred in response.
• Ash lost to Harrison in the Silver Conference quarterfinals, and Jon Dickson won the tournament.
• Gary said goodbye to Professor Oak, Ash, Brock, and Misty, then teased Ash about needing to improve.
• Gary boarded a flight to the Sinnoh Region, determined to return to Johto stronger.

Gary searched the mountains near Strong Wind Town for a Shiny Metagross and finally found it. The Shiny Metagross agreed to join him if he proved his strength in battle, and Gary prepared to fight.

• Gary traveled from Strong Wind Town toward the mountain range near Akebia Town after wild Pokémon confirmed the Shiny Metagross lived there.
• Gary searched the mountains until he found the platinum-colored Shiny Metagross, which warned him to leave its territory.
• Gary used Viridian Power to approach the wary Pokémon and persuaded it by promising a comfortable life and strong training.
• The Shiny Metagross agreed to join Gary but demanded that he prove his strength in battle.
• Gary checked the Shiny Metagross's data, accepted its challenge, and readied a Poké Ball as the battle began.

Gary battled and defeated Shiny Metagross with Arcanine, then gained its agreement to join his team. He caught it and treated its injuries, deepening Shiny Metagross's trust in him.

• Gary sent out Arcanine to battle Shiny Metagross and used Double Team, Flamethrower, Flame Charge, and Extreme Speed to land a burning hit.
• Gary directed Arcanine to attack with Fire Spin, but Shiny Metagross blocked it with Protect.
• Arcanine and Shiny Metagross clashed with Flare Blitz and Double-Edge until Arcanine overcame the injured Metagross and knocked it through several stone pillars.
• Gary invited Shiny Metagross to follow him, and it agreed to be caught.
• Gary caught Shiny Metagross, released it, and treated its injuries with healing spray and Viridian Power.

After catching Shiny Metagross, Gary received Blastoise's Mega Stone as a reward, though he lacked a Key Stone to use it. Professor Oak then called and asked Gary to visit Professor Rowan in Sinnoh to collect research materials, delaying Gary's return to Pallet Town.

• Gary opened his reward pack and discovered Blastoise's Mega Stone, but realized he still needed a Key Stone for Mega Evolution.
• Gary returned to Strong Wind Town with Shiny Metagross and received a call from Professor Oak.
• Professor Oak asked Gary to collect research materials from Professor Rowan, and Gary agreed.
• Gary rested in Strong Wind Town for a day, then set out for Professor Rowan's laboratory.

Gary traveled to Jubilife City and heard rumors of a powerful Elekid in a nearby forest. After finding the Elekid and seeing its Champion potential, Gary battled it with Umbreon, leaving the Elekid wary of him.

• Gary arrived in Jubilife City to rest and overheard Huang Huihong and Ye Wen discussing a powerful Elekid in a nearby forest.
• Huang Huihong and Ye Wen went to the forest to catch the Elekid, but fled after it defeated them.
• Gary followed them into the forest and found the Elekid eating a Berry on a rock.
• Gary checked the Elekid's stats, saw that it had Champion potential, and sent out Umbreon when the Elekid attacked with Thunder Shock.
• Umbreon countered with Dark Pulse, and the Elekid dodged the attack and realized Gary was a serious opponent.

Gary defeated Elekid with Umbreon, healed it after the battle, and invited it to join his team. Elekid accepted and allowed Gary to catch it, leaving him eager to receive his reward.

• Elekid attacked Umbreon with Thunderbolt and a charge, but Umbreon stopped it with Shadow Ball and Psychic.
• Gary ordered Umbreon to use Dark Pulse, which overcame Elekid's strongest Thunderbolt and knocked it unconscious.
• Gary healed Elekid's injuries with Viridian Power after recalling Umbreon.
• Gary invited Elekid to join him, and Elekid accepted after considering their strength.
• Elekid pressed the button on Gary's Poké Ball and allowed itself to be caught.
• Gary looked forward to receiving the reward for catching Elekid.

Gary captured an Elekid, used an Aptitude Enhancement Card to raise its aptitude to Champion, and traveled from Jubilife City to Sandgem Town. He reached Professor Rowan's research lab, where an unfamiliar voice stopped him before he could knock.

• Gary discovered that the system had awarded him an Aptitude Enhancement Card and learned that the Elekid he captured was the one from the original story.
• Gary used the card on Elekid, raising its aptitude from Elite Four to Champion.
• Gary passed a Youngster, a Bug Catcher, and an Ace Trainer heading into the forest, then heard someone cry out that their Elekid was gone.
• Gary rested in Jubilife City overnight and left the next morning for Sandgem Town.
• Gary found Professor Rowan's research lab and was stopped by an unfamiliar voice as he prepared to knock.

Gary met Professor Sycamore outside Professor Rowan’s laboratory and discussed Mega Evolution with him. Professor Rowan interrupted their plans to test it and invited them both inside, where Gary was to collect documents for his grandfather.

• Gary recognized Professor Sycamore and introduced himself as Professor Oak’s grandson.
• Gary discussed Mega Evolution with Professor Sycamore and revealed that he had a Blastoise Mega Stone but no Key Stone.
• Professor Sycamore offered his Key Stone and urged Gary to test Blastoise’s Mega Evolution.
• Professor Rowan opened the laboratory door, scolded them for lingering outside, and recognized Gary as Oak’s grandson.
• Professor Rowan invited Gary and Professor Sycamore into the laboratory.

Gary demonstrated Mega Evolution with Blastoise at Professor Rowan’s research institute, allowing Professor Sycamore and Professor Rowan to witness the transformation. After Mega Blastoise appeared, Sycamore asked Gary to help with an experiment.

• Professor Rowan gave Gary the materials his grandfather needed, then led Gary and Professor Sycamore to the institute’s backyard.
• Gary released Blastoise and equipped it with a wristband set with its Mega Stone.
• Professor Sycamore handed Gary his Key Stone, and Gary used it to Mega Evolve Blastoise.
• Mega Blastoise emerged with a massive cannon on its back and smaller cannons on its arms, astonishing the two professors.
• Professor Sycamore asked Gary to cooperate in an experiment, and Gary agreed.

Gary returned from Sinnoh to Kanto after Mega Blastoise’s experiment, accepting a Key Stone from Professor Sycamore and reuniting with Professor Oak. After sharing his materials and recounting his journey at the research institute, Gary was interrupted by someone rushing inside.

• Professor Sycamore gave Gary the Key Stone as payment for helping with the Mega Blastoise experiment, and Gary accepted it.
• Professor Rowan invited Gary to stay overnight, and Gary left Sandgem Town the next morning after saying goodbye to Professor Rowan and Professor Sycamore.
• Gary flew from Jubilife City to Viridian City and found Professor Oak waiting to pick him up.
• Gary returned to Pallet Town with Professor Oak, handed him the materials, and told him about his experiences in Sinnoh and Mega Evolution.
• An unidentified figure hurried into the research institute and violently pushed open the door.

Ash visited Gary after hearing he had returned from Sinnoh and invited him to travel to Hoenn together, but Gary chose to rest before going. Gary challenged Ash to a three-on-three battle, which began with Ash’s Pikachu facing Gary’s Shiny Metagross.

• Ash arrived at Professor Oak’s laboratory and asked Gary to travel to Hoenn with him for the Ever Grande Conference.
• Gary declined to leave the next day because he needed time to rest, then challenged Ash to a Pokémon battle in Hoenn.
• Ash eagerly accepted, and Tracey refereed their three-on-three match in the backyard.
• Ash sent out Pikachu first, while Gary debuted his newly caught Shiny Metagross, surprising Professor Oak and Tracey.
• Ash ordered Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, and Metagross split the attack with Meteor Mash before Gary called for Iron Defense.

Ash and Gary battled, with Gary's Shiny Metagross defeating Pikachu and then gaining the upper hand against Snorlax. The fight continued with Snorlax struggling to respond to Metagross's rapid attacks.

• Gary had Shiny Metagross strengthen its Defense twice, and Pikachu's Iron Tail failed to damage it.
• Shiny Metagross struck Pikachu with Meteor Mash and Flash Cannon, knocking it out and winning the first round.
• Ash sent out Snorlax, and Gary became cautious after recognizing its strength.
• Snorlax charged with Hammer Arm, but Shiny Metagross dodged with Agility and countered with Bullet Punch and Hammer Arm.

Gary’s Shiny Metagross defeated Ash’s Snorlax with Future Sight and Hyper Beam, leaving Ash to choose his final Pokémon. Ash sent out Charizard, and Gary selected its opponent.

• Ash had Snorlax trade attacks with Gary’s Shiny Metagross, but Gary’s Pokémon used Future Sight to strike Snorlax later.
• Shiny Metagross hit the weakened Snorlax with Hyper Beam, and Tracey declared it unable to battle.
• Gary recalled his exhausted Metagross and asked Ash whether he wanted to continue, but Ash insisted on fighting to the end.
• Ash sent out Charizard, and Gary examined its damaged aptitude before choosing his next Pokémon.

Gary defeated Ash’s Charizard with Blastoise, then challenged Ash to keep working toward his dream. Ash accepted the challenge and promised to fight harder in future battles.

• Gary sent out Blastoise against Ash’s Charizard and opened with Hydro Pump.
• Blastoise used Rapid Spin and Body Slam to knock Charizard from the air, then combined Rapid Spin with Hydro Pump to strike it again.
• Blastoise overwhelmed Charizard’s Fire Spin with Hydro Pump, leaving Charizard unable to battle and winning Gary the match.
• Gary told Ash that he and his Pokémon had trained for their shared dream and warned Ash he would not wait for him.
• Ash said he understood and promised he would not lose the battles ahead, while Gary and Professor Oak looked on.

Gary rested in Pallet Town after his battle with Gary and prepared to leave for Hoenn the next day. Professor Oak gave him a talented Larvitar as a parting gift, and Gary set off with his new partner.

• Professor Oak asked Gary when he planned to leave for Hoenn, and Gary said he had booked a ticket for the next day.
• Gary warned Professor Oak that he would ask Tracey to keep him from staying up late or making instant noodles with laboratory equipment.
• Before Gary departed, Professor Oak gave him a Poké Ball containing a male Larvitar with pseudo-legendary potential.
• Gary accepted Larvitar as his partner, and Larvitar agreed to join him.

Shigeru arrived in the Hoenn Region and went to Professor Birch’s laboratory to visit him and collect a new Pokédex. There, he saw a young girl speaking with Professor Birch and was surprised by her presence.

• After receiving Larvitar, Shigeru used an Aptitude Enhancement Card to raise Arcanine’s aptitude to champion level and gained the Super Pallet Towner physique.
• Shigeru disembarked at Hoenn Station and traveled toward Littleroot Town to visit Professor Birch.
• At the laboratory, an assistant recognized Shigeru as the visitor Professor Birch had been expecting and brought him inside.
• Shigeru arrived where Professor Birch was talking with a young girl and reacted with surprise when he saw her.

Gary met Rosa at Professor Birch's laboratory, where they received Pokédexes and learned they were both aiming for the Hoenn League. The next morning, they agreed to travel together as rivals and set off through Hoenn.

• Professor Birch introduced Gary to Rosa, the champion of the Aspertia Tournament who had come from Unova to challenge the Hoenn League.
• Professor Birch gave Gary and Rosa Pokédexes, and they stayed overnight at his laboratory.
• The next morning, Gary and Rosa left the laboratory and discussed their plans to compete for the Ever Grande Conference championship.
• Gary invited Rosa to travel with him so they could learn about each other as opponents, and Rosa accepted.
• Gary and Rosa began their journey through the Hoenn Region together.