Chapter Summaries

Gary's Electivire dominated Jinwu's team in their match, defeating Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee before sending Breloom flying with a Fire Punch. The battle continued with Breloom's condition uncertain.

• Gary's Electivire caught Hitmonchan's Focus Punch and knocked it out with a boosted Thunderbolt.
• Jinwu sent out Hitmonlee, but Electivire dodged its Blaze Kick and defeated it with Fire Punch and Thunderbolt.
• Jinwu sent out Breloom, which attacked with Leaf Storm and clashed with Electivire's Brick Break using Focus Punch.
• Gary ordered Electivire to use Fire Punch, sending Breloom flying as Jinwu anxiously called out to it.

Gary defeated Jinwu in both halves of their tournament match, securing a place in the Round of 16. Jinwu collapsed after Gary left the battlefield, while the other contestants watched Gary with grave expressions.

• Breloom collapsed after getting back to its feet, and the referee declared Electivire the winner of the first half.
• After the break, Jinwu sent out Mightyena against Gary's Aggron, which defeated it with Stone Edge.
• Jinwu's Hariyama landed Fake Out, but Aggron beat it with Dragon Claw and Iron Tail.
• Aggron defeated Jinwu's final Pokémon, Machamp, and the referee announced Gary as the match winner.
• Rosa and Gary's fans cheered as Jinwu collapsed, and Gary left the battlefield after securing his place in the Round of 16.

After Gary defeated his Quarterfinal opponent, the Ever Grande Conference’s top four were set, and the Semifinals began with Gary facing Tetsuya. Gary’s Aerodactyl dodged Hariyama’s Rock Slide and completed Dragon Dance, leaving Gary poised to counterattack.

• Gary’s Tyranitar knocked out Steelix with Hyper Beam, advancing Gary to the top four alongside Rosa, Hilda, and Tetsuya.
• Ash, who had lost to Tetsuya in the Quarterfinals, recovered from his disappointment and watched the remaining matches with May and the others.
• After a day of rest, the semifinals began, with Gary matched against Tetsuya and Rosa matched against Hilda.
• Gary and Tetsuya began their semifinal battle on the Ice Battlefield, with Tetsuya sending out Hariyama and Gary choosing Aerodactyl.
• Tetsuya ordered Hariyama to use Rock Slide, and Gary’s Aerodactyl dodged the rocks while using Dragon Dance before Gary called for its next move.

Gary’s Aerodactyl defeated Tetsuya’s Hariyama and Shiftry in quick succession, but Tetsuya’s Sceptile entered the battle and landed a solid hit. Gary began preparing Aerodactyl’s next move as the match continued.

• Gary boosted Aerodactyl with Dragon Dance, then defeated Tetsuya’s Hariyama with Dragon Pulse and Dragon Breath.
• Tetsuya sent out Shiftry, but Aerodactyl overcame its Sunny Day-boosted attacks and defeated it with Flamethrower.
• Tetsuya sent out Sceptile, and it dodged Aerodactyl’s Stone Edge before striking it with Iron Tail.
• Gary praised Sceptile’s attack, then began ordering Aerodactyl to use another move.

Gary’s Aerodactyl defeated Tetsuya’s Sceptile in the first half of their semifinal battle, and Gary’s Aggron then defeated Tetsuya’s Donphan in the second half. The chapter ends with Aggron shrugging off Metagross’s Meteor Mash as Gary prepares to counterattack.

• Gary had Aerodactyl summon a Sandstorm and use Rock Slide, burying Tetsuya’s Sceptile and knocking it out.
• After halftime, Gary sent out Aggron against Tetsuya’s Donphan on the Rock-type battlefield.
• Aggron stopped Donphan’s Rollout, then defeated it with Mega Punch and Flash Cannon.
• Tetsuya sent out Metagross, which attacked Aggron with Flash Cannon and Meteor Mash.
• Aggron endured Meteor Mash with little effect, and Gary announced that it was time to counterattack.

Gary’s Aggron defeated Tetsuya’s Metagross, leaving Tetsuya with only his cowboy-styled Meowth against Gary’s six Pokémon. Meowth fought back and endured Aggron’s Thunderbolt, but Gary prepared to continue the attack.

• Gary’s Aggron trapped Metagross with Fire Punch, then used Dark Pulse and Stone Edge to wear it down.
• Aggron’s Metal Sound disrupted Metagross’s Agility, allowing Stone Edge and Flamethrower to knock it out.
• Tetsuya sent out his final Pokémon, Meowth, while Gary chose to keep Aggron battling.
• Meowth dodged Aggron’s Stone Edge with Quick Attack and struck it with Shadow Claw.
• Aggron hit Meowth with Thunderbolt at close range, but Meowth struggled back to its feet.
• Gary admired Meowth’s resilience, then began ordering Aggron to attack again.

Gary defeated Tetsuya in the first semifinal, and Rosa beat Hilda to earn the other place in the Ever Grande Conference finals. The championship match between Gary and Rosa began at the packed Main Venue, with each trainer allowed six Pokémon.

• Gary stopped Aggron's Thunderbolt before it hit Meowth, and the referee declared Gary the winner after Meowth fainted.
• Tetsuya thanked Gary, praised his strength, and promised to challenge him again; Gary accepted.
• Rosa defeated all six of Hilda's Pokémon in the other semifinal and claimed the final spot.
• Rosa and Gary exchanged confident words about their upcoming final as Hilda urged Rosa to prepare.
• Gary and Rosa took their places before a packed global audience, and the referee explained the six-Pokémon match rules before calling for their first Pokémon.

Rosa challenged Gary for the championship, but Gary’s Tyranitar defeated her Aggron in the opening battle. Rosa prepared to go all out with her next Pokémon.

• Rosa opened the final match by sending out her Level 52 Aggron, and Gary answered with Tyranitar.
• Aggron and Tyranitar traded attacks, including Flash Cannon against Dark Pulse and Metal Claw against Dragon Claw, before Tyranitar gained the advantage.
• Gary’s Tyranitar struck Aggron with Iron Tail and repeated Fire Punches, then finished it with Flamethrower.
• The referee declared Aggron unable to battle, and Rosa recalled it.
• Rosa told Gary she would go all out next, and Gary welcomed the challenge.

Gary and Rosa continued their Pokémon battle, with Gary’s Umbreon defeating Rosa’s Mienshao and then clearing Gigalith’s Sandstorm with Rain Dance. The fight remained underway as Gary prepared to give Umbreon its next command.

• Rosa recalled her defeated Aggron and sent out Mienshao, while Gary replaced Tyranitar with Umbreon.
• Rosa boosted Mienshao with Swords Dance and ordered Focus Punch, but Umbreon dodged with Quick Attack and struck it with Shadow Ball.
• Gary had Umbreon fire a second Shadow Ball and then Dark Pulse, defeating Mienshao despite Rosa’s Hyper Beam counterattack.
• Rosa sent out Gigalith and covered the battlefield with Sandstorm, but Gary ordered Umbreon to use Rain Dance and dispel it.
• Gary spotted Gigalith and began giving Umbreon its next command.

Gary defeated Rosa’s Gigalith with Umbreon, giving him the advantage as the second half of the Ever Grande Conference finals began. Rosa’s Unfezant struck Gary’s Shiny Metagross with Brave Bird, but Metagross seized Unfezant with Psychic, leaving Gary poised to attack.

• Umbreon confused Rosa’s Gigalith with Confuse Ray, then knocked it out with Hyper Beam.
• After the break, the second half began on a Grass-type Battlefield, and Rosa sent out Unfezant while Gary chose his Shiny Metagross.
• Unfezant’s Air Cutter failed against Metagross’s Flash Cannon, and its Sky Attack clones were blocked by Protect.
• Rosa used Double Team to conceal Unfezant, which surprised Metagross with Brave Bird and forced it back.
• Gary commanded Metagross to use Psychic, trapping Unfezant in midair as Rosa urged it to break free.

Gary's Shiny Metagross defeated Rosa's Unfezant and Excadrill, leaving her with only Serperior. Rosa sent out her final Pokémon determined to show how she and her partners had grown, and Serperior trapped Metagross in a surging Frenzy Plant as the chapter ended.

• Gary's Shiny Metagross restrained Rosa's Unfezant and knocked it out with Flash Cannon.
• Rosa sent out Excadrill, but Metagross used Magnet Rise and repeated Body Slams to shake it underground before striking it with Flash Cannon as it emerged, knocking it out.
• Rosa praised Gary's strength but vowed to give everything in her final battle, and Gary encouraged her to show their bond.
• Rosa sent out Serperior, whose Leaf Storm was scattered by Metagross's Psyshock.
• Serperior unleashed Frenzy Plant, covering most of the battlefield with plants and closing in on Metagross; Gary calmly called to his Pokémon.

Gary defeated Rosa in the Ever Grande Conference final and became champion. After the awards ceremony, Gary, Rosa, and Hilda celebrated their first-, second-, and third-place finishes as fireworks marked the end of the conference.

• Gary's Shiny Metagross overcame Serperior's attacks and defeated it with Hyper Beam, winning the final.
• The referee declared Gary the winner, and the announcer named him champion of the Ever Grande Conference.
• Rosa congratulated Gary, and they left the field together laughing.
• Hilda defeated Tetsuya in the third-place match, placing third behind Gary and Rosa.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda received trophies from President Damaranch at the award ceremony.
• Fireworks burst overhead as the Ever Grande Conference came to a close.

After the Ever Grande Conference, Ash, Tetsuya, Masamune, and their friends discussed their plans before heading home. Gary kept his next destination with Rosa and Hilda secret, and the group departed Ever Grande City for their respective homes.

• Ash asked Tetsuya about his plans, and Tetsuya said he would rest before possibly challenging the Silver Conference in Johto.
• Ash recalled defeating Gary at the Silver Conference, while Max pointed out that Ash was now no match for Gary.
• Masamune decided to pursue special training so he could one day defeat Ash, then left the group.
• May, Max, Brock, Ash, and Tetsuya agreed to return home, while Rosa and Hilda chose to stay with Gary and travel with him.
• Gary said he would take Rosa and Hilda somewhere after resting at home, but kept the destination secret.
• The group left Ever Grande City: Tetsuya headed to Mauville City, Ash and Brock accompanied May and Max to Petalburg City before sailing to Kanto, and Gary, Rosa, and Hilda flew to Viridian City.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda explored Viridian City before running into Agatha, a Kanto Elite Four member who knew Gary through his grandfather. Agatha praised the trio’s strength and urged them to keep progressing, especially warning Gary not to follow Professor Oak’s old path; Rosa then asked why Agatha was in Viridian City.

• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda spent time shopping and eating as they explored Viridian City.
• Agatha approached the trio, and Gary recognized her as the Ghost-type Elite Four member he had met before.
• Gary introduced Rosa and Hilda as his girlfriends, and Agatha told him to treat them well.
• Agatha explained that she had watched the Ever Grande Conference and praised the trio’s performances.
• Agatha encouraged the young Trainers to stay on their path and warned Gary not to follow Professor Oak’s old path.
• Rosa asked Agatha why she was in Viridian City.

Agatha invited Gary, Rosa, and Hilda to challenge her at Viridian Gym while she temporarily served as its Gym Leader. Gary began the formal battle against Agatha with Blastoise facing her Gengar.

• Agatha explained that she was temporarily leading Viridian Gym until someone took over and invited the three Trainers to battle her.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda accepted Agatha’s challenge and followed her to Viridian Gym.
• Gary recalled his earlier defeat at the Gym by Giovanni, then stepped forward to battle Agatha first.
• Agatha said Gary reminded her of Professor Oak, and Gary insisted she judge him as Gary Oak rather than by his grandfather.
• Agatha sent out her Level 79 Gengar, and Gary answered with Blastoise before the battle began.

Gary defeated Agatha by Mega Evolving Blastoise and using Rain Dance, Ice Beam, and Blizzard to freeze Gengar. Agatha conceded, and Rosa stepped forward to begin her battle with her.

• Gary sent Blastoise to attack Gengar, but Gengar evaded its Hydro Pump and struck back with Shadow Ball and Dark Pulse.
• At Agatha's request, Gary Mega Evolved Blastoise, which matched Gengar's Dark Pulse with a powerful Hydro Pump.
• Gary used Rain Dance and Ice Beam to turn the battlefield into a slick ice surface while Gengar vanished with Phantom Force.
• Blastoise used Rapid Spin on the ice to evade Gengar's Shadow Claw, then unleashed Blizzard and froze Gengar solid.
• Agatha praised Gary's strategy and conceded defeat, then asked Rosa and Hilda who would battle next.
• Rosa volunteered and stepped onto the battlefield for her match with Agatha.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda returned to Pallet Town after saying goodbye to Agatha, and Gary brought them home to the Oak Pokémon Research Lab. Professor Oak and Tracey welcomed them back and listened to their Hoenn stories, before Professor Oak began to tell Gary something.

• Rosa and Hilda thanked Agatha for her battle guidance, and Gary vowed to keep improving until he reached the pinnacle of Trainers.
• Agatha invited Gary, Rosa, and Hilda to lunch at the Viridian Gym, where they shared a meal before setting off for home.
• Gary returned to Pallet Town with Rosa and Hilda and explained the town's warm character and the size of the Oak Pokémon Research Lab.
• Gary led Rosa and Hilda into the lab, where Professor Oak and Tracey greeted them and heard about their journey through the Hoenn Region.
• Professor Oak suddenly looked at Gary with excitement and began to say that he wanted something.

Professor Oak asked Gary to lend him Rayquaza for research, but Rayquaza refused. Rayquaza approved of Professor Oak studying its Dragon Scale, so Gary gave him the scale and Oak rushed to his Research Room.

• Professor Oak asked Gary to let him research Rayquaza, and Gary learned that the League had kept news of his capture limited to a small circle.
• Gary explained that Rayquaza would not cooperate with research, and Professor Oak accepted its refusal.
• Rayquaza praised Professor Oak for giving up and suggested Gary offer him its Dragon Scale instead.
• Gary showed Professor Oak the scale and explained that Rayquaza had approved its study.
• Professor Oak hurried to his Research Room, and Gary suggested that the others prepare dinner.

Gary and his friends welcomed Professor Birch, Max, and Misty to the Oak Pokémon Research Lab, where Professor Oak and Professor Birch went to discuss research. Meanwhile, Max’s attempt to return a timid Squirtle to its Poké Ball ended when Squirtle sought refuge in someone’s arms.

• Rosa and Hilda asked about Professor Oak, and Tracey explained that he had been absorbed in researching Rayquaza’s Dragon Scale.
• Gary opened the lab door and welcomed Professor Birch, Max, and Misty, who had come to visit Professor Oak and assist with research.
• Professor Oak greeted Professor Birch, and the two professors went into the Research Room together.
• Max asked to see Kanto’s Starter Pokémon, so Tracey, Rosa, Hilda, and Gary helped care for them.
• Tracey tried to return Charmander and Bulbasaur to their Poké Balls, but Squirtle refused, and Max chased it until it jumped into someone’s arms.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda joined Professor Oak, Professor Birch, Ash, May, and the others at the lab, where they planned a celebration and discussed their next journeys. Ash and May prepared to travel together through Kanto, while Gary planned a vacation with Rosa and Hilda; the evening party began as three figures appeared nearby.

• May reunited with Max and explained that she had come to Kanto to enter Pokémon Contests.
• Hanako proposed a Celebration Party to congratulate Gary, Rosa, and Hilda on their top three finishes at the Ever Grande Conference, and everyone agreed.
• Ash invited May to travel with him and challenge the Battle Frontier, while Gary explained the facilities and the challenge to the group.
• Gary declined Ash's invitation and said he planned to take Rosa and Hilda on a surprise vacation.
• Hanako arranged food for the celebration and Ash's upcoming journey, and the party began in the research lab's backyard.
• Three figures silently appeared some distance from the party.