Chapter Summaries

Gary defeated Burgh’s Leavanny and earned the Bug Badge in Castelia City. While Gary and his friends considered Burgh’s suggestion to visit another place, N received Zekrom’s recognition, advancing Ghetsis’s hidden plan to rule the world.

• Gary used Charmeleon’s Dig and Dragon Tail to knock Leavanny down, then defeated it with Flamethrower.
• Burgh praised Gary, gave him the Bug Badge, and suggested that Gary, Rosa, and Hilda visit a place in Unova.
• N declared that he wanted to free Pokémon from Poké Balls and create a world belonging only to them.
• Zekrom recognized N’s ideals, and Team Plasma celebrated its approval.
• Ghetsis privately regarded N as a pawn in his plan to control humans and Pokémon.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda explored the Desert Resort in search of Relic Castle, but got lost in the endless sand. Gary found a Sandile that knew the area and asked it to guide them to the castle.

• Gary asked Rosa and Hilda about the Desert Resort, and they agreed to explore it with him.
• The three put on Sandproof Suits and entered the Desert Resort, hoping to find Relic Castle.
• After walking through the same-looking desert for a long time, Rosa realized they were lost and panicked.
• Gary calmed Rosa and led the group toward a Sandile that he asked to guide them to Relic Castle.
• The Sandile considered Gary's request without agreeing right away.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda reached Relic Castle with Sandile’s help and explored the ruins, where they were attacked by Sigilyph. After Rosa defeated it, Gary sensed two powerful presences deeper inside the castle.

• Gary offered Sandile Pokéblocks to guide them to Relic Castle, and Sandile led the group there.
• Gary rewarded Sandile with a box of Pokéblocks before he, Rosa, and Hilda entered the ruins.
• Sigilyph attacked the group inside the castle, and Rosa defeated it with Unfezant’s Brave Bird.
• Gary treated the unconscious Sigilyph, and the group continued deeper into Relic Castle.
• Gary used his ability to check their surroundings and sensed two powerful presences in the castle.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda followed two powerful energy signatures to a hidden room in Relic Castle, where a living Volcarona emerged from a statue. Volcarona awakened and confronted them, and Gary discovered it was a level 87 Pokémon.

• Gary sensed two powerful energy signatures inside Relic Castle and led Rosa and Hilda toward one of them.
• The three reached a secluded room, where Gary sensed dense life force inside a Volcarona statue.
• Cracks spread across the statue, and a living Volcarona emerged as Rosa and Hilda watched in shock.
• Volcarona opened its eyes and released a powerful aura that pressured the group.
• Gary checked Volcarona's information and learned it was a level 87 male with Pseudo-Legendary aptitude.

Gary battled Volcarona with Zeraora, using speed and powerful attacks to gain an advantage despite the Pokémon’s even strength. After Zeraora was burned, Gary ordered one final clash, and the chapter ended as Zeraora and Volcarona collided in a powerful shockwave.

• Gary sent out Zeraora to fight Volcarona, and their attacks clashed evenly across the room.
• Gary had Zeraora use Protect and Agility to evade Volcarona’s Blast Burn and strike it with Thunder Punch and Mach Punch.
• Volcarona’s Flame Body burned Zeraora, but both Pokémon remained injured and ready to continue.
• Gary ordered Zeraora to use Plasma Fists as Volcarona gathered fire around itself and charged.
• Zeraora and Volcarona collided, unleashing a shockwave that stirred up the room’s sand.

Gary healed Zeraora and Volcarona after their battle, then won Volcarona over with food and captured it as a partner. With one energy source found, Gary, Rosa, and Hilda headed toward the next one.

• After the sandstorm cleared, Gary found Zeraora and Volcarona unconscious at opposite ends of the room.
• Gary healed Zeraora with Creation Power and recalled it to its Poké Ball to recover.
• Gary healed Volcarona, which woke calmly and recovered its strength.
• Gary offered Volcarona Pokéblocks and invited it to become his partner, and Volcarona accepted.
• Gary captured Volcarona in a Poké Ball and set off with Rosa and Hilda to find the other energy source.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda unearthed the Late Night Meteorite in Relic Castle and learned from Volcarona that it had once destroyed the ruins. Gary had Rayquaza consume the meteorite, and the group left for the next Gym city before Team Rocket and Team Plasma arrived too late to claim it.

• Gary, Rosa, Hilda, and their Pokémon dug up a huge meteorite beneath Relic Castle.
• Volcarona emerged from its Poké Ball and told Gary that the Late Night Meteorite had destroyed Relic Castle and forced it into a long sleep.
• Gary explained Volcarona’s account to Rosa and Hilda, who worried that the meteorite could cause another disaster or be taken by an evil organization.
• Gary summoned Rayquaza, which swallowed the meteorite to absorb its energy before returning to its Master Ball.
• Gary gave Volcarona a Fire-type Energy Crystal and a Bug-type Energy Crystal, then left Relic Castle with Rosa and Hilda for the next Gym city.
• Team Rocket and Team Plasma arrived at Relic Castle after the group had left and found the meteorite gone.

Giovanni and Dr. Zager decided Team Rocket would abandon the Late Night Meteorite because it was dangerous and beyond their ability to control. In Nimbasa City, Gary, Rosa, and Hilda learned Elesa was holding a Fashion Show, and Gary surprised them with three VIP tickets.

• Dr. Zager told Giovanni that Team Plasma had arrived at the meteorite site alongside Team Rocket and that a third party had taken the Late Night Meteorite.
• Dr. Zager reported that the meteorite could act like an artificial sun, cause climate changes and Pokémon unrest, and was connected to Relic Castle's destruction, so Giovanni ordered Team Rocket to abandon it.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda reached Nimbasa City, where Rosa eagerly looked forward to a comfortable bath and bed.
• The next morning, Gary said they could not challenge Nimbasa Gym because Elesa was holding a Fashion Show that afternoon.
• Gary revealed he had bought the last three VIP Tickets, and Rosa kissed him in excitement.

Gary took Rosa and Hilda to Elesa’s Fashion Show, where they watched her perform and met her backstage. Elesa agreed to Gary’s Gym Challenge for the following morning.

• Gary brought Rosa and Hilda to the crowded exhibition venue and entered through the VIP passage with their tickets.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda watched the Fashion Show, cheering as Elesa took the runway.
• Rosa asked Gary to meet Elesa backstage, and Elesa warmly greeted Rosa and Hilda.
• Rosa introduced Gary as her and Hilda’s boyfriend, and Elesa reacted with surprise.
• Gary arranged a Gym Challenge with Elesa for the following morning, then left the venue with Rosa and Hilda.

Gary battled Nimbasa Gym Leader Elesa, and Lucario defeated her Zebstrika and Emolga. Elesa sent out her final Pokémon, determined to continue the match.

• Gary and Elesa began a three-on-three Gym battle under rules that prevented Elesa from switching Pokémon.
• Gary's Lucario used Swords Dance and Agility to evade Zebstrika's attacks, then defeated it with Dragon Pulse.
• Elesa sent out Emolga, which failed to overcome Lucario's Vacuum Wave and Metal Sound before being knocked out by Aura Sphere.
• Elesa sent out her final Pokémon and vowed to show Gary the power of lightning.

Gary defeated Elesa’s Ampharos in the Nimbasa Gym battle and earned the Volt Badge. After leaving the Gym with Rosa and Hilda, he received an unexpected call from a stranger.

• Elesa sent out Ampharos as her final Pokémon, and Gary chose Naganadel to face it.
• Naganadel overpowered Ampharos with Dragon Pulse and Draco Meteor, winning the Gym battle for Gary.
• Elesa praised Gary’s performance and awarded him the Volt Badge.
• Rosa and Elesa discussed Gary’s strength and predicted he would win the Aspertia Tournament.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda left the Gym, and Gary received a call from a stranger on the way to the Pokémon Center.

After Gary, Rosa, and Hilda accepted Don George’s invitation to the East George Battle, they spent several days enjoying Nimbasa City before traveling to Nimbasa Town. They arrived at the town and spotted several familiar figures ahead.

• Don George called Gary and invited him, Rosa, and Hilda to compete in the East George Battle in Nimbasa Town.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda agreed to enter the battle and planned to register their details after arriving.
• The trio spent several days exploring Nimbasa City before setting out for Nimbasa Town.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda arrived in Nimbasa Town and saw several familiar figures at the entrance.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda joined Ash and his companions in Nimbasa Town for the East George Battle. The tournament began with Gary facing Ash in the first match, and both trainers took their places as the crowd awaited their battle.

• Gary was knocked into a fountain by Bianca as she charged toward Ash, then reunited with Ash and Cilan alongside Rosa and Hilda.
• Gary's group registered for the East George Battle and met Ash's other acquaintances in Nimbasa Town.
• The sixteen-entrant tournament opened, and Don George announced that the champion would receive a set of seven colored feathers.
• The Round of 16 matchups paired Gary with Ash, Hilda with Trip, Cilan with Cabernet, and Iris with Burgundy.
• Gary and Ash took their places for the first match, and Don George told host Takemitsu that no one could predict the outcome.

Gary defeated Ash in the first-round battle, then urged him not to lose to rookie Trainers again. Hilda, Cilan, Iris, Rosa, Bianca, Stephan, and Luke also advanced, and the second round was set for the following morning.

• Gary asked Ash about his battle record against Trip and grew angry when Ash admitted he had always lost.
• Ash sent out Snivy, while Gary chose Lucario for their first-round match.
• Lucario dodged Snivy's attacks and defeated it with a series of strikes followed by Dragon Pulse.
• Gary gave Ash a Healing Potion and told him not to lose to rookie Trainers again, angering Trip.
• Hilda defeated Trip, while Cilan and Iris beat their opponents; Rosa, Bianca, Stephan, and Luke also advanced.
• The first round ended after a full day of battles, with the second-round matchups due to be announced the next morning.

Gary defeated Iris in the final match of the East George Battle's second round after Iris asked him to use a Dragon-type Pokémon. Gary, Rosa, Hilda, and Luke advanced to the semifinals.

• Rosa, Hilda, and Luke won their second-round matches before Gary and Iris faced off in the final battle.
• Iris sent out Excadrill, and Gary chose Naganadel, a Poison- and Dragon-type Pokémon.
• Naganadel dodged Excadrill's Drill Peck, then forced it out of Dig with Flamethrower and knocked it out with Dragon Pulse.
• Gary reassured Iris that Excadrill was not seriously hurt, and Iris asked where she could find a Naganadel.
• Gary explained that Naganadel was rare, and Iris accepted that she had at least gotten to see one before the four winners advanced to the semifinals.

Gary defeated Luke in the first third-round match, and Rosa beat Hilda to claim the other spot in the finals. Rosa confidently promised to defeat Gary in their match tomorrow, while Hilda doubted she was prepared for him.

• The third-round draw paired Gary against Luke and Rosa against Hilda.
• Gary's Gabite defeated Luke's Larvesta with Dragon Pulse after trapping it in Sand Tomb.
• Rosa defeated Hilda after an intense battle and advanced to the finals.
• Rosa told Gary she would defeat him tomorrow, while Hilda warned her that Gary was stronger than she realized.

Gary defeated Rosa in the East George Battle Finals, winning the championship and the seven special feathers. He gave three Gorgeous Feathers each to Rosa and Hilda, and they headed back to the Pokémon Center pleased with their gifts.

• Rosa sent out Dragonair against Gary's Gabite in the final match.
• Gary's Gabite blocked Dragonair's attacks, caught it with Dragon Claw, and slammed it into the ground before knocking it out with Dragon Pulse.
• The referee declared Gabite the winner, and Rosa healed Dragonair before recalling it.
• Don George handed the seven special feathers to Gary as the tournament prize.
• Gary gave three Gorgeous Feathers each to Rosa and Hilda, who happily accepted them.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda traveled toward Driftveil City, but the Driftveil Drawbridge was under repair. In a forest, they met N, who arrived riding Zekrom and challenged their view of the relationship between humans and Pokémon.

• Gary told Rosa and Hilda that the Driftveil Drawbridge was being repaired, so they continued their journey at an unhurried pace.
• While traveling through a forest, Gary sensed an approaching Tier 1 Deity and identified it as Zekrom.
• Zekrom landed before the group with N on its back, and N introduced himself as Team Plasma’s leader.
• N said he had come to meet Gary because Gary had interfered with Team Plasma in Striaton City.
• Rosa said humans and Pokémon lived harmoniously, and N angrily rejected her answer.

N confronted Gary, Rosa, and Hilda over Team Plasma’s plan to free Pokémon, then challenged them with Zekrom. Gary’s Rayquaza defeated Zekrom, and N fled after threatening to return.

• N argued that Pokémon captured in Poké Balls were unhappy and said Team Plasma would free them, while Gary and Hilda questioned his beliefs and methods.
• N declared that Zekrom’s recognition had given him the power to realize his ideals and challenged Gary and his companions to battle.
• Gary summoned Rayquaza, and the two Legendary Pokémon exchanged attacks as Rosa and Hilda watched.
• Rayquaza’s Dragon Ascent overpowered Zekrom’s Fusion Bolt and knocked Zekrom to the ground.
• N realized he could not win, feinted an attack, and fled after promising to return.
• Rosa criticized N’s escape, and an unidentified person laughed behind the group.

Alder met Gary, Rosa, and Hilda in the wilderness while investigating a report of Zekrom, and Gary suggested finding Reshiram and the Truth Hero. After N escaped, Gary challenged Alder to a battle, and they took their positions in a clearing as Rosa and Hilda watched.

• Alder greeted Rosa and Hilda, met Gary, and praised his strength and confidence.
• Alder explained that Officer Jenny had sent him to investigate a report of Zekrom in the area.
• Alder said he had witnessed Gary battle Team Plasma's leader with Legendary Pokémon and worried about Zekrom's alliance with Team Plasma and Team Rocket's presence in Unova.
• Gary suggested that Alder find Reshiram and the Truth Hero, but Alder left the matter to Marshal and the other Elite Four.
• After N escaped, Gary challenged Alder to a battle, and Alder accepted.
• Gary and Alder took their places in the clearing while Rosa and Hilda moved to watch.