Chapter Summaries

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda joined Dewford Town's Fishing Contest and chose a quiet spot across the river to fish. Rosa caught the first Pokémon, but its identity was left unrevealed.

• The host announced the contest rules and introduced Brawly, Nurse Joy, and Officer Jenny as judges.
• The contest began, and Gary suggested that he, Rosa, and Hilda fish on the less crowded opposite shore.
• After nearly half an hour, the three reached their chosen spot and cast their fishing lines.
• Rosa grew impatient while waiting, but she soon felt a Pokémon take the bait.
• Rosa reeled in her catch, and Gary and Hilda watched as a figure emerged from the water.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda fished in the Dewford Town Fishing Contest, where Gary caught a Champion-potential Shiny Magikarp and won the contest. The host began announcing Gary’s prize, but its identity remained unrevealed.

• Rosa caught a Magikarp first, and she, Gary, and Hilda continued fishing for the next hour.
• Gary caught a male Shiny Magikarp with Champion potential and chose it for the final showdown.
• Hilda caught a Feebas with Elite Four Candidate potential, and Rosa caught a Horsea with the same potential shortly before the contest ended.
• The contestants returned to the Main Venue and showed their Pokémon to judges Brawly, Nurse Joy, and Officer Jenny.
• The judges awarded the contest to Gary and his Golden Magikarp, and the host began announcing the winner’s prize.

Gary won Mystic Water at the Dewford Town Fishing Contest and received Old Amber from the system, which he planned to have revived into an Aerodactyl in Rustboro City. After arriving in Rustboro with Rosa and Hilda, he was recognized by the children he had previously taught, who revealed they were out with their teacher.

• Gary accepted Mystic Water as the Fishing Contest prize, then sent Pupitar back to Oak Pokémon Research Lab because he already had six Pokémon with him.
• Gary opened the system reward for catching the Shiny Magikarp and discovered it was Old Amber containing Aerodactyl genes.
• Gary decided to contact Steven Stone and visit Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to revive the Old Amber.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda traveled from Dewford Town to Rustboro City and were greeted by children who recognized Gary as their teacher.
• The children said they had come out with their teacher, and the teacher revealed himself.

Roxanne met Gary, Rosa, and Hilda while teaching an outdoor class, and Hilda arranged a Rustboro Gym challenge for the next day. After Hilda defeated Roxanne and won the Stone Badge, Gary explained that he had come to Rustboro to revive an Old Amber at Devon Corporation, where Steven Stone had arranged for them to go.

• Roxanne greeted Gary and Rosa during her outdoor class and met Hilda, who learned Roxanne was Rustboro Gym's Leader.
• Hilda arranged to challenge Roxanne at Rustboro Gym the following day.
• Hilda defeated Roxanne's two Pokémon and won the Stone Badge.
• Gary told Rosa and Hilda that he wanted to revive an Old Amber using Devon Corporation's Fossil Reviver.
• Gary said Steven Stone had arranged their visit, and the three headed to Devon Corporation.
• Someone waiting outside Devon Corporation greeted Gary and the others when they arrived.

Gary, Rosa, and Hilda met Steven at Devon Corporation, where they learned he had stayed after hearing that Gary planned to revive an Aerodactyl. Steven brought them to the Fossil Reviver laboratory, where Gary presented his Old Amber to Mr. Tsuwabuki Muku and asked to use the machine.

• Steven greeted Gary, Rosa, and Hilda outside Devon Corporation and joked with Rosa.
• Steven explained that he had stayed because Gary's plan to revive an Aerodactyl interested him.
• A secretary told Steven that the Fossil Reviver laboratory was ready, and he led the group there.
• Steven introduced Gary, Rosa, and Hilda to his father, Mr. Tsuwabuki Muku, Devon Corporation's chairman.
• Gary showed Mr. Tsuwabuki Muku the Old Amber and requested use of Devon Corporation's Fossil Reviver, offering to pay the costs.

Gary and the others watched the Fossil Reviver restore the Aerodactyl from his Old Amber at the Devon Corporation. The container opened as the revived Pokémon emerged through the mist, leaving Gary eagerly watching its first appearance.

• Mr. Tsuwabuki Muku refused Gary’s offer of payment and explained that the revival was part of testing the Fossil Reviver.
• Gary handed his Old Amber to the researcher, who confirmed its Aerodactyl genes were intact and began the revival process.
• Rosa, Hilda, and Steven Stone watched the machine work while Gary recalled that ancient Pokémon still lived beneath Grand Canyon in the Kanto Region.
• After nearly an hour, the Fossil Reviver completed its process and the researchers opened the experimental container.
• Aerodactyl gave a low roar and began emerging through the mist as Gary watched nervously.

Gary captured the newly revived, Champion-potential Aerodactyl after Shiny Metagross defeated it. Aerodactyl was sent to Oak Pokémon Research Lab to rest, and Gary left the research facility with Rosa and Hilda.

• Aerodactyl emerged from the Fossil Reviver and menaced Gary, Mr. Tsuwabuki Muku, Steven Stone, and the researchers.
• Gary sent out Shiny Metagross, which used Psychic to move Aerodactyl outside before the battle began.
• Shiny Metagross dodged Aerodactyl's attacks and defeated it with Meteor Mash and Bullet Punch.
• Gary captured the unconscious Aerodactyl, and its Poké Ball was sent to Oak Pokémon Research Lab so it could rest.
• Gary thanked Mr. Tsuwabuki Muku and Steven Stone for reviving Aerodactyl, then returned to the Pokémon Center with Rosa and Hilda.

Gary returned to the Pokémon Center after reviving Aerodactyl and learned that his grandfather had been attacked after releasing it without checking the transfer machine. He persuaded Professor Oak to increase his carried Pokémon limit to twelve and transferred several Pokémon back from the lab.

• Professor Oak released Gary's newly revived Aerodactyl without checking it, and Aerodactyl attacked him when it woke up.
• Gary returned to the Pokémon Center with Rosa and Hilda, called Professor Oak, and learned that Aerodactyl was ferocious and needed training and nutritional supplements.
• Gary explained that he had revived Aerodactyl from an Old Amber using Devon Corporation's Fossil Reviver.
• Gary asked Professor Oak to raise his carrying limit, and Professor Oak arranged to increase it from six Pokémon to twelve.
• Gary used the Pokémon Center's Pokémon Transfer Machine to transfer several Pokémon back from Oak Pokémon Research Lab.

Hilda challenged Norman at Petalburg Gym and earned the Balance Badge, after which Gary arranged a battle with Norman for the next day. Their three-on-three match began in the Gym’s backyard, with Gary’s level 68 Umbreon facing Norman’s level 67 Linoone.

• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda visited Petalburg Gym, where Hilda challenged Norman.
• Hilda defeated three of Norman’s Pokémon and received the Balance Badge.
• Gary challenged Norman to a battle, and they agreed to fight the following day.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda returned to the Gym, where Mitsuko came to watch Gary and Norman battle.
• Norman proposed a three-on-three battle, and Gary agreed.
• Gary sent out Umbreon against Norman’s Linoone, and the battle began.

Gary’s Umbreon defeated Norman’s Linoone, then faced Norman’s powerful Kangaskhan in a fierce battle. After Umbreon endured Flamethrower and Kangaskhan charged in with Mega Punch, Gary began calling out another move.

• Gary used Umbreon’s Shadow Ball, Psychic, Confuse Ray, and Dark Pulse to defeat Norman’s Linoone.
• Norman recalled Linoone and sent out his level 69 Kangaskhan.
• Umbreon dodged Kangaskhan’s Flamethrower with Quick Attack and fired Shadow Balls, which Kangaskhan shattered with Brick Break.
• Gary ordered Umbreon to use Calm Mind, and Umbreon endured Kangaskhan’s Flamethrower with Facade, though it was badly injured.
• Norman ordered Kangaskhan to finish Umbreon with Mega Punch as Gary began calling out another move.

Gary defeated Norman’s Kangaskhan with Arcanine, which reached Elite Four Level after the battle. He then sent out his Shiny Metagross to face Norman’s final Pokémon, Slaking.

• Gary used Umbreon’s Baton Pass to evade Kangaskhan’s Mega Punch and bring out Arcanine.
• Arcanine dodged Kangaskhan’s attacks, then overcame its Thunderbolt with Blast Burn and knocked it out.
• Arcanine reached Elite Four Level, and Norman congratulated Gary on its advancement.
• Norman sent out his level 70 Slaking for the final battle.
• Gary recalled Arcanine and sent out his Shiny Metagross, prompting Norman to compare it to Steven Stone’s Metagross.

Gary and Norman’s battle continued as Shiny Metagross wore Slaking down with its speed and psychic attacks. Norman sent Slaking charging toward Shiny Metagross with Giga Impact, and Gary appeared ready for the close-range attack.

• Gary had Shiny Metagross use Iron Defense and Flash Cannon, while Norman boosted Slaking with Bulk Up and countered with Focus Punch.
• Slaking attacked with Flamethrower, but Shiny Metagross dodged with Agility and avoided Earthquake by using Magnet Rise.
• Shiny Metagross struck Slaking with Gyro Ball and repeated attacks, forcing him back and draining his stamina.
• Gary’s Shiny Metagross caught Slaking’s Flamethrower with Psychic and sent it back, but Slaking broke the counterattack with Focus Punch.
• Gary used Psyshock to push Slaking back, and Norman ordered Slaking to break through with Giga Impact.
• Slaking charged toward Shiny Metagross, and Gary smiled as the attack approached.

Gary defeated Norman’s Slaking with Shiny Metagross and reached Elite Four-level strength. Later, Rosa encouraged Gary and Hilda to act on their mutual feelings, and Gary and Hilda returned from the ice cream shop holding hands.

• Gary ordered Shiny Metagross to use Grass Knot, tripping Slaking and defeating Norman’s Pokémon.
• Shiny Metagross reached level 71, becoming one of the villagers’ three Elite Four-level Pokémon, and Norman praised Gary’s progress.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda had lunch with Norman and Mitsuko, then reminisced while walking around Petalburg City.
• Rosa sent Gary and Hilda to buy ice cream together because she knew they liked each other and wanted them to get closer.
• At the ice cream shop, Gary kissed Hilda, who accepted his feelings, and they returned to Rosa holding hands.

Rosa encouraged Hilda to accept Gary’s feelings, and the three continued their travels together. After Professor Oak announced he was coming to Hoenn, Gary, Rosa, and Hilda traveled to Littleroot Town to stay with Professor Birch until his arrival.

• Rosa explained that she had brought Gary and Hilda together because she knew they had feelings for each other, and Hilda accepted her kindness.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda spent the day shopping in Petalburg City, then Professor Oak called and said he planned to visit Hoenn to work with Professor Birch and see Gary.
• Gary agreed to meet Professor Oak at Professor Birch’s laboratory, and the three decided to leave Petalburg City the next day.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda traveled through Oldale Town and reached Littleroot Town on the third day.
• Gary explained their visit to Professor Birch, who welcomed them to stay at his laboratory while they waited for Professor Oak.

Gary reminded Professor Birch that Professor Oak was arriving in Hoenn, and the group went to the docks to meet him. Professor Oak reunited with Gary and warmly welcomed Rosa and Hilda, leaving the group together at the docks.

• Gary reminded Professor Birch that Professor Oak was due to arrive, and Professor Birch hurriedly searched for his car keys before Hilda reassured him there was still time.
• Gary, Rosa, and Hilda accompanied Professor Birch to the docks near Littleroot Town in the Mountain Jeep.
• Rosa spotted Professor Oak’s ship arriving, and the group went to the exit to greet him.
• Gary reunited with Professor Oak, who praised how much his grandson had grown.
• Rosa and Hilda greeted Professor Oak, who recognized them as Gary’s girlfriends and invited them to call him Grandpa.

Gary, Professor Oak, and their companions returned to Professor Birch’s laboratory, where they reunited with Ash’s group and introduced the Kanto and Hoenn starter Pokémon to each other. As everyone laughed at Max getting zapped by the starters, three furtive figures appeared on a nearby hill.

• Professor Oak and Professor Birch reunited at the docks and became absorbed in discussing their research until Gary urged them to continue at the laboratory.
• Gary and the others returned to Professor Birch’s laboratory, where Ash, May, Brock, and Max were waiting after visiting Littleroot Town.
• Max got Professor Oak’s autograph, and Ash and Brock explained that they had come to visit Professor Birch after Ash earned the Balance Badge.
• Professor Oak released Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur so Professor Birch could compare them with Hoenn’s starter Pokémon.
• Max reached for the starters without permission and was kicked by Bulbasaur, then hit with Ember and Water Gun by Charmander and Squirtle.
• As everyone laughed at Max, three furtive figures appeared on a nearby hill.

Team Rocket tried to steal the six Starter Pokémon near Professor Oak's laboratory, but Gary stopped them with Pupitar. The trio was blasted off, and the Starter Pokémon remained safe with Gary and the others.

• Jessie, James, and Meowth spotted the six Starter Pokémon and fantasized that capturing them would earn them promotions from Giovanni.
• Team Rocket flew in aboard a giant Skiploom-shaped device and launched a net at the Starter Pokémon.
• Gary ordered Pupitar to use Dragon Pulse, destroying the net and letting the Starter Pokémon escape behind the group.
• Meowth sent six mechanical arms toward Gary and the others, but Pupitar destroyed the arms with Stone Edge and brought down the Flying Device.
• Jessie insulted Gary, so he ordered Pupitar to blast the trapped Team Rocket Trio into the sky.

After the Team Rocket Trio’s attack, Professor Oak gave Gary the gift he had promised: five Pokémon Mega Stones and two Key Stones. Gary planned to keep three Mega Stones for himself and give the remaining stones to Rosa and Hilda.

• Professor Oak took Gary outside the laboratory after dinner to reveal his promised gift.
• Professor Oak handed Gary a black box containing five Pokémon Mega Stones and two Key Stones he had collected.
• Professor Oak identified the Mega Stones as belonging to Gyarados, Charizard, Metagross, Aggron, and Steelix.
• Gary decided to keep the Gyarados, Charizard, and Metagross Mega Stones, give Rosa a Key Stone and Aggron's Mega Stone, and give Hilda the other Key Stone and Steelix's Mega Stone.
• Professor Oak approved Gary's plan, and he and Gary talked beneath the moonlight and starlight before returning to sleep.

Ash challenged Gary to a three-on-three battle before they continued their journey through Hoenn. Gary’s Electabuzz gained the advantage over Ash’s Torkoal, leaving Torkoal falling toward a powerful Thunder attack.

• Ash challenged Gary to a battle, and Gary accepted as Professor Oak agreed to referee.
• Professor Oak announced that each Trainer could use three Pokémon, and Ash sent out Torkoal while Gary chose Electabuzz.
• Torkoal’s Flamethrower clashed with Electabuzz’s Thunderbolt, but Gary ordered Electabuzz to overpower the attack.
• Ash used Withdraw and Rapid Spin to protect Torkoal and charge Electabuzz, but Electabuzz caught it and struck it with Hammer Arm.
• Gary ordered Electabuzz to finish Torkoal with maximum-power Thunder as Ash called for Torkoal to dodge with Rapid Spin.

Ash’s Torkoal was defeated by Gary’s Electabuzz, and Gary’s Pupitar then overwhelmed Pikachu, leaving Ash to concede the second match. Ash entrusted Pikachu to Brock and prepared for the final match.

• Torkoal failed to dodge Electabuzz’s Thunder after becoming dizzy, and Professor Oak declared it unable to battle.
• Ash sent out Pikachu, while Gary chose his level 43 Pupitar after noticing Pikachu was only level 42.
• Pikachu’s Thunderbolt and Quick Attack failed to stop Pupitar, which blocked Iron Tail with Protect and struck Pikachu with Dragon Pulse.
• Ash surrendered the second match because Pikachu was badly injured, and Brock stepped forward to care for it.
• Ash entrusted Pikachu to Brock and said he was counting on him for the final match.