Recaps

Gary exposed Ash’s disguise at the Celadon Gym, then helped Erika humiliate him before the Gym Challenge. After Ash challenged him over his Pokémon-training advice, Gary swept Ash’s Pikachu, Squirtle, and Charmander with Scizor, leaving Ash determined to train and face him again at the Indigo League.

• Gary recognized Team Rocket, and Golduck blasted the trio away before Gary and Erika made Ash pose in his disguise for humiliating photos.
• Erika allowed Ash to complete the Gym Challenge in his dress, and Gary criticized Ash for letting his Pokémon remain undertrained and unevolved.
• Ash challenged Gary to a three-on-three battle at Erika’s battlefield, opening with Pikachu against Gary’s Scizor.
• Scizor knocked out Pikachu with Cut, defeated Squirtle after boosting its strength with Swords Dance, and finished Charmander with False Swipe.
• Gary helped the shaken Ash to his feet and urged him to improve alongside his Pokémon, while Ash vowed to challenge Gary again at the Indigo League.

Gary planned to train his Pokémon near Celadon City and Fuchsia City, then visited Xiaoxue’s massage shop, where he exposed her boyfriend Xiao Xiang’s cruelty and had Charmeleon and Golduck beat him. After Xiaoxue called Officer Jenny and retaliated against Xiao Xiang, Gary left Celadon City and began ambushing Oddish with Charmeleon and Scizor to gain experience.

• Gary rejected the P1 Fighting Tournament and decided to train around Grass- and Electric-type Pokémon gathering spots before challenging the Fuchsia Gym.
• Erika told Gary that Xiaoxue had opened a massage shop, and Gary went to visit her.
• Xiao Xiang insulted Gary and Xiaoxue, attacked Gary, and revealed that he had deceived Xiaoxue; Gary struck him and ordered Charmeleon and Golduck to beat him.
• Xiaoxue called Officer Jenny and kicked Xiao Xiang in the groin as Gary left the shop.
• Gary rode out of Celadon City with Arcanine, Charmeleon, and Scizor, using stolen Sweet Honey to lure and ambush Oddish for experience.

Gary reached Blackcloud City after Charizard’s reckless first flight ended in a crash, then found the local Pokémon Center short on water, food, and attentive service. After cooking curry for Nurse Joy and his Pokémon, he left for the Abandoned Power Plant with antidotes from the unexpectedly confident medical expert.

• Gary fed Charmeleon a piece of Charcoal, and Charmeleon evolved into Charizard.
• Gary rode Charizard toward Blackcloud City, but Charizard’s drinking and unsafe landing left them in a muddy crater outside town.
• Gary checked into the Blackcloud City Pokémon Center, where Nurse Joy explained the water shortages and had Chansey restore his Pokémon.
• Gary cooked curry for his Pokémon and Nurse Joy after finding the cafeteria kitchen cold and unused.
• Nurse Joy gave Gary antidotes for the Poison-type Pokémon near the Abandoned Power Plant and offered to treat him if he was injured.
• Gary left the Pokémon Center with his Pokémon to visit the Abandoned Power Plant.

Giovanni tried to capture Zapdos at the Power Plant, but the legendary Pokémon defeated his team and left him unconscious. Gary arrived, inherited Giovanni’s Viridian Force, saved him, and left with a Team Rocket Leader Badge and Giovanni’s Trainer’s Notebook.

• Giovanni lured Zapdos into the Power Plant, but Zapdos defeated his Pokémon and left him badly injured.
• Gary sensed Arcanine’s fear, followed a golden pillar of light into the factory, and absorbed Viridian Force from the rubble where Giovanni lay.
• Gary found Giovanni unconscious, treated his injuries, and revived him with a Potion.
• Giovanni told Gary that Zapdos had a divine domain and gave him a Team Rocket Leader Badge, a communicator, and his Trainer’s Notebook.
• Gary activated the communicator, left Giovanni for his subordinates, and departed with Giovanni’s notebook.

Gary defeated Tobias in the Sinnoh League semifinal after Rayquaza knocked out Darkrai in one strike, setting up a grand final against Ash. After celebrating with friends and Champions, Gary met Ash beneath a streetlamp, and they wished each other well before their final match.

• Gary entered the second half with a 3:0 lead over Tobias, whose remaining Pokémon was Darkrai.
• Gary sent out Rayquaza, which Mega Evolved and defeated Darkrai with Dragon Ascent, prompting Tobias to surrender.
• Gary advanced to the finals, where he was set to face Ash again, and the two shook hands after the match.
• Gary celebrated at the villa with Lorelei, Caitlin, Brontosaurus, Cynthia, and several Champions while Ash stayed behind to prepare.
• Gary met Ash beneath a streetlamp late at night, and they exchanged good wishes before Ash ran off, telling Gary to see him on the field.