Recaps

After the quarterfinal matchups were announced, Gary encouraged Ash to recover from his tournament loss, then challenged Ash's arrogant Charizard to a harsh lesson in battle. Gary left Charizard frozen and humiliated, while Ash's determined care moved Charizard toward appreciating his trainer; the story left them heading for the Pokémon Center as Gary went home with his Pokémon.

• The quarterfinal draw matched Raven against Gary and Ritchie against Lily, while Mihara and Tyson faced Passerby A and Cannon Fodder B.
• Gary reminded Ash that one tournament loss did not end their rivalry, and Ash promised to catch up and surpass him.
• Gary had his Charizard overpower Ash's Charizard, then rebuked him for arrogance and for failing to value his companions.
• When Ash's Charizard charged at Gary, Gary's Weavile froze him with Ice Beam, and Gary left him behind.
• Ash hauled the frozen Charizard toward the Pokémon Center, renewing Charizard's awareness of how much Ash cared for him.
• Professor Oak sent Brock and Misty to help Ash, while Gary praised Weavile and headed home with his Pokémon.

On the third day of the Indigo League championship, Gary prepared for his quarterfinal against Raven while Ash and Lance dealt with their own concerns. The chapter ended with Gary heading to his match and Lance wondering how to respond to Clair’s interest.

• Gary went running with Ash, who asked him to bring home the championship, and Gary revealed that his team lineup had been chosen by drawing lots.
• Gary met Raven, who promised to give their upcoming match everything and said he was eager to see what Gary could do.
• Lorelei asked Bruno to swap patrol shifts so she could watch the matches, while Lance predicted Raven would win against Gary.
• Lance welcomed his cousin Clair to Indigo Stadium and told her to rest and watch the tournament.
• Gary teased Lance about Clair’s initiative and advised him to make the first move, then left to prepare for his match.

At Indigo Stadium, Gary faced Raven in the championship quarterfinals and defeated Raven's Granbull with Scizor's powerful sword-like attack. Raven sent out Ursaring as Gary switched to Squirtle, leaving the battle poised for a contest of strength.

• Raven sent out Granbull, and Gary answered with Scizor.
• Scizor struck Granbull with Bullet Punch and then cut through its Flamethrower with Alloy Cut, knocking it out.
• Gary praised Scizor for forging his own sword-fighting style and joining the ranks of master swordsmen.
• Raven sent out Ursaring, while Gary recalled Scizor and sent out Squirtle.
• Ursaring roared at Squirtle, beginning a struggle of strength.

Gary’s team fought Raven’s Pokémon through the first half of their battle, ending with Gary ahead three to one after Nidoqueen and Tyranitar knocked each other out. During halftime, Gary healed Nidoqueen and reassured her before the second half began.

• Squirtle matched Ursaring’s Heavy Hammer Arm with Rocket Headbutt, then knocked it out with Aura Sphere as its Hyper Beam fired into the sky.
• Raven sent out Tyranitar, and Gary answered with Nidoqueen, who endured its attacks and used Counter to take it down before fainting herself.
• The referee ended the first half with Gary leading three to one, and both trainers returned to their waiting rooms.
• Gary healed Nidoqueen with Viridian Force and comforted her, while Nidoqueen resolved to train by beating up Nidoking.

Gary defeated Raven in the Indigo Stadium tournament semifinals after Squirtle evolved into Wartortle and withdrew, and Charizard and Venusaur defeated Raven’s remaining Pokémon. The match ended with the two trainers shaking hands and the crowd cheering.

• Raven sent out Arcanine, who overwhelmed Squirtle with Extreme Speed and Thunder Fang before clashing with Squirtle’s Hadoken.
• Squirtle stood back up, evolved into Wartortle, and then collapsed; Gary recalled him and conceded the round.
• Gary sent out Charizard, who defeated Arcanine with Seismic Toss and then took out Magneton with Flare Blitz.
• Venusaur overwhelmed Raven’s final Pokémon, Machamp, and the referee declared Gary the winner.
• Gary and Raven shook hands as the crowd applauded their match.

After reaching the Indigo League final four, Gary celebrated with friends and their Pokémon, then learned that Mihara had publicly challenged him. Seeing his students cheering for him outside the villa strengthened his resolve to win, and a brief call from his uncle encouraged him to give the remaining matches his all.

• Gary left his injured Nidoqueen and Wartortle to recover and returned to the villa, where Lorelei and the others surprised him with a celebration for reaching the final four.
• Gary and his friends celebrated with their Pokémon, and Misty discovered Mihara's public post promising to defeat Gary if he reached the finals.
• Brock warned Gary that Mihara's Bronzong was stronger than a Gym Leader's main fighters, and Gary calmly agreed to stay alert.
• Gary found his students waiting outside with a banner supporting him, and he resolved to protect their smiles by winning.
• Gary's uncle called to tell him to give the remaining matches his all, then hung up before Gary could reply.

Gary dominated the Indigo League semifinal against Lily, defeating her first two Pokémon with Arcanine. The match continued with Lily facing a two-Pokémon deficit.

• Gary entered the Indigo Plateau stadium for his semifinal match against Lily as friends, family, and spectators cheered him on.
• Lily sent out Venomoth, but Gary's Arcanine used Extreme Speed and Flame Wheel to knock it out before she could recall it.
• Lily sent out Tentacruel, and Gary had Arcanine set Sunny Day before firing a Solar Beam that defeated it.
• The crowd fell silent as Gary took a two-to-zero lead over Lily.

Gary's Arcanine swept all six of Lily's Pokémon in the semifinal, sending Gary through to the finals. After Mihara defeated Tyson in the other semifinal, he and Gary exchanged hostile gestures, setting up a tense final.

• Gary's Arcanine defeated Lily's Rhydon and Ivysaur after taking down her other four Pokémon, giving Gary a six-to-zero semifinal victory.
• Gary recalled his exhausted Arcanine, praised him, and rejoined Professor Oak, Ash, Ritchie, and the others in the stands.
• Mihara entered for the second semifinal and traded hostile looks and gestures with Gary while Brock explained Mihara's background.
• Tyson briefly gained the advantage against Mihara, but Mihara overcame him with a tactical team built around spatial moves and Hypnosis.
• After winning, Mihara taunted Gary with a thumbs-down, and Gary answered with both middle fingers as the crowd anticipated their confrontation.

On the day before the finals, Gary submitted his lineup and spent time with friends and supporters at a strategy meeting and meal. He discussed Team Rocket’s restructuring with Ariana and Archer, then went to bed after silencing a late-night group chat.

• Gary submitted Eevee, Charizard, Electivire, Golduck, Gengar, and Scizor as his finals lineup, with three Pokémon set to make their first appearances.
• Professor Oak gathered Gary, Ash, Ritchie, and their friends for a strategy meeting, where Raven advised Gary to take Mihara seriously and Tyson offered to share what he knew about his opponent.
• Gary met Ariana and Archer, who said Team Rocket had halted nearly all illegal activities, and advised Ariana to watch Dr. Namba and contact Colress in Unova as a replacement.
• Unable to sleep before the finals, Gary read the group chat, muted all members for twelve hours, and went to bed.

Gary faced Mihara in the Indigo League finals, where Eevee’s full-power Return immediately knocked out Mihara’s Mr. Mime. The battle continued with Gary confidently calling for Mihara’s next Pokémon.

• Lance persuaded Old Damaranch to add the Fire God's Feather and all three Pledge moves to the finals prizes alongside Silph Co.’s Master Ball.
• Karen joined the commentary as Gary and Mihara entered the stadium, and Mihara insultingly refused to shake Gary’s hand.
• Mihara sent out Mr. Mime while Gary revealed his lineup, ending with Eevee as his first active Pokémon.
• Mihara ordered Mr. Mime to use Barrier and Meditate, but Gary commanded Eevee to strike with Quick Attack and Return before Mr. Mime could set up.
• Eevee’s full-power Return sent Mr. Mime crashing into the wall, earning her the first knockout as Gary called for Mihara’s next Pokémon.

Gary and Eevee dominated Mihara’s team in the Indigo League final, defeating all six of his Pokémon while Eevee repeatedly changed forms to counter his tactics. Gary was crowned Indigo League champion as the stadium erupted in celebration.

• Mihara sent out Medicham, but Eevee evolved into Umbreon, dodged High Jump Kick, and defeated it with Shadow Balls.
• Mihara tried to set up Trick Room with Claydol, but Gary’s Eevee struck it with Solar Beam and used Work Up while Mihara switched Pokémon.
• Eevee fought Mihara’s ace Bronzong in Flareon and Umbreon forms, enduring Heavy Slam and defeating it with Shadow Balls.
• Eevee dodged Hypno’s Hypnosis by using Dig, then knocked Hypno out with Feint Attack.
• Eevee defeated Sigilyph with Zippy Zap and finished the weakened Claydol with Solar Beam, completing the six-to-one sweep.
• The referee declared Gary the winner, and Gary and his Pokémon took the podium as the crowd celebrated his Indigo League championship.

Gary received the Indigo League championship prizes and returned to Pallet Town, where he collected his system rewards and distributed several items to his Pokémon. He left his team to recover at home and ended the day preparing soba noodles after finding Professor Oak eating instant noodles from a beaker.

• Lance presented Gary with the Indigo League trophy and prizes, while Gary told him he had given Clair Lance’s black card to spend freely.
• Gary, Ash, Professor Oak, and the others returned to Pallet Town, where Gary and Professor Oak discussed hosting a large New Year gathering.
• Gary claimed his rewards for completing the Indigo League quest series, including a Legendary Pokémon Encounter Card, a Z-Ring, and several held items.
• Gary released his Pokémon in the backyard, gave Venusaur the Super Big Root, Golduck the light edition King's Rock, and Arcanine Moltres’s feather.
• Gary reorganized the Pokémon he would carry, then found Professor Oak eating instant noodles from a beaker and began making soba for dinner.

After his championship victory, Gary considered his next travels and training while Professor Oak accidentally blew up the kitchen. Giovanni then confirmed he had arranged Gary’s Master Ball and sent him Spring Festival benefits, and Gary and Professor Oak set off to eat at Ash’s house.

• Gary read the growing fan reactions to his victory, while Johto’s Elite Four discussed inviting him to compete in the Silver Conference.
• Lucian urged his defeated student Mihara to apologize to Gary and learn from him if he visited Sinnoh.
• Gary weighed his plans for the holidays and decided he would go to Johto, partly to keep Ash from slacking off.
• Professor Oak caused an explosion while frying an egg, so Gary decided they would eat instant noodles.
• Giovanni congratulated Gary, confirmed he had arranged the Master Ball, and told him his Spring Festival benefits had been shipped.
• Gary and Professor Oak carried pastries and headed to Ash’s house to mooch a meal.

After celebrating their Indigo League results at Ash's house, Gary agreed to visit the Orange Islands after a short rest, while Ash took Professor Oak's errand to visit Professor Ivy. Gary and Professor Oak stayed overnight at Ash's house, where Ash and Gary ended the evening by deciding to play games together.

• Gary cooked a celebratory dinner at Ash's house, and Ash, Gary, Professor Oak, Aunt Delia, and their Pokémon enjoyed the meal.
• Gary said he planned to visit the Orange Islands, and Professor Oak asked him to visit Professor Ivy; Gary convinced Ash to take the errand instead, with Brock and Misty joining after the Spring Festival.
• Professor Oak offered to upgrade Ash and Gary's Pokédexes at his laboratory the next morning.
• Aunt Delia invited Gary and Professor Oak to spend the night, and Gary stayed in Ash's bedroom while Professor Oak took a guest room.
• Ash asked Gary to play games with him, and Gary agreed.

Gary traveled to Tangelo Island to register for the Orange League and find Tracey, but intervened when three blond thugs attacked a stranded Sharpedo. He defeated them with Tyranitar and left the Pokémon’s fate unresolved.

• Gary had Professor Oak upgrade his and Ash’s Pokédexes, then arranged for the Team Rocket Trio to fly him to Tangelo Island.
• Gary searched the island for Tracey before hearing that blond thugs were attacking a Pokémon near the river mouth.
• Gary found A Qiang and his two lackeys beating a stranded Sharpedo, and kicked A Qiang to stop them.
• Jessie, James, and Meowth rushed to defend Gary, but he stepped forward with Tyranitar to face the thugs and their five Pokémon.
• A lackey recognized Gary as the Indigo League Champion, and Tyranitar’s Hyper Beam sent the three thugs flying while the crowd watched.

Gary treated Sharpedo and met Tracey, whom he recruited as Professor Oak’s assistant. After learning Sharpedo had been ambushed by people likely belonging to Team Aqua, Gary invited him to join his team and tested his speed as a sea mount.

• Gary treated Sharpedo’s injuries with the Viridian Force while Tracey helped, then introduced himself and learned Tracey wanted to study Pokémon.
• Gary offered Tracey a job as Professor Oak’s assistant, and Tracey accepted and left to pack for their airship trip.
• Sharpedo revealed that people in a submarine had captured his school after he was ambushed by five Crawdaunt, and Gary suspected Team Aqua.
• Gary invited Sharpedo to join him, equipped him with riding gear, and rode him across the sea at high speed.

After Tracey joined Professor Oak's Laboratory, Gary enjoyed a snowy day at home, checked on his hardworking Pokémon, and cooked for everyone. He arranged a holiday break for his company, then left to pick up Caitlin in Viridian City, while his new assistant W was revealed to be thinking of someone named J.

• Tracey passed Professor Oak's test and joined the Laboratory as a general assistant, where he eagerly studied Pokémon.
• Gary patrolled the backyard and back mountain with Arcanine, seeing his Pokémon train, spar, and relax.
• Gary cooked coconut chicken soup and Hainanese chicken rice for Professor Oak and Tracey.
• Gary told his assistant W to give the staff a seven-day holiday, with technical staff working rotating shifts for triple pay.
• Gary declined Ash's dinner invitation and drove to Viridian City to pick up Caitlin.
• In Rustboro City, W watched the clouds and wondered when J would return from the wrong path.

Gary welcomed Caitlin and Shauntal to Professor Oak’s Laboratory, where they settled in for the holiday, met the household, and enjoyed his cooking. After dinner, Caitlin teased Gary about watching her bathe, leaving him flustered as the girls prepared for bed.

• Gary picked up Caitlin and Shauntal at Viridian City Airport, then took them shopping for holiday supplies, decorations, and winter coats.
• Gary brought the girls to Professor Oak’s Laboratory, where Professor Oak welcomed them as family and they chose a guest room.
• Caitlin and Shauntal released their Pokémon, and Professor Oak and Tracey eagerly examined the Unovan Pokémon while Gary arranged Pokéblocks for them.
• Gary cooked spicy stir-fry hot pot, and Caitlin, Shauntal, Professor Oak, and Tracey ate until they were full.
• Caitlin teased Gary about wanting to peek while she bathed, then shyly suggested he could see her another time, leaving Gary flustered.

Gary and his friends prepared his home for Lunar New Year's Eve, cleaning, decorating, and gathering for a festive dinner. As snow fell outside, the house filled with family, friends, Pokémon, and New Year's cheer.

• Gary woke on New Year's Eve, exchanged cash gifts and greetings with the group, and learned Raven and A Tao were traveling through Viridian Forest on Arcanine.
• Gary served tangyuan to Caitlin and Shauntal, then his Pokémon housekeeping squad tried to clean the house and made a mess.
• Raven and A Tao arrived, and Gary assigned them and the Pokémon to help dry and decorate the house.
• Professor Oak returned with local specialties, wrote Spring Festival couplets, and joined everyone in cutting decorations and preparing for the evening feast.
• Aunt Delia arrived with Ash's trio, Brock joined Gary and Tracey in the kitchen, and everyone celebrated together as snow fell outside.

Gary, Ash, and their friends celebrated New Year's Eve with Professor Oak and the arriving Kanto Elite Four at the laboratory. They welcomed the new year together with a feast, their Pokémon, and fireworks.

• Ash and Raven battled in Professor Oak's backyard until Misty told them to settle down.
• Lorelei, Agatha, and Bruno flew from the Indigo Plateau to Pallet Town to join the New Year's dinner.
• Gary and Brock prepared five hot pots, and everyone gathered to eat and celebrate with their Pokémon.
• Gary, Ash, and Raven lit fireworks in the backyard as the clock struck midnight.

Gary and Lorelei traveled with Caitlin to Alola to visit his great-uncle, Professor Samson Oak. They arrived to find Samson and Professor Kukui preparing an elaborate welcome for them.

• Gary collected a New Year red envelope from Professor Oak and invited Lorelei, Caitlin, and Shauntal to visit Alola.
• Gary and the others left Raven, A Tao, Tracey, and Ash’s group in Pallet Town and drove to Viridian Airport.
• Shauntal boarded a flight to Unova, while Gary, Lorelei, and Caitlin flew to Alola and discussed the region’s leaders and Gary’s great-uncle.
• Professor Samson Oak and Professor Kukui waited at Hau'oli City Airport with children and a welcome sign for Gary.
• Gary slept through the flight as Caitlin murmured about Alola and Lorelei tucked a blanket around her.

Gary arrived in Alola with Lorelei and Caitlin and endured an elaborate, embarrassing welcome arranged by Professor Kukui and his great-uncle, Principal Samson Oak. Kiawe challenged him to spar, and Gary agreed to demonstrate his Pokémon League training at the school.

• Professor Kukui and the Pokémon School children greeted Gary with music and a garland, while Samson Oak introduced him to Lana and Mallow.
• Lorelei and Caitlin each linked arms with Gary, prompting Samson to tease him about arriving with two girlfriends.
• Sophocles questioned whether Gary was stronger than Kiawe, and Kiawe stepped forward to challenge him to a spar.
• Samson proposed that Gary give the students a practical lesson, and Gary agreed to face Kiawe and compare their training systems.
• Caitlin teleported herself, Gary, and Lorelei into Samson's decorated van, while Kiawe flew ahead on Charizard to prepare the training ground.
• Samson drove off with a loudspeaker announcing Gary's arrival as Gary, Lorelei, and Caitlin tried to hide from the public attention.

Gary battled Kiawe at the Pokémon School, where Wartortle learned Dragon Pulse and defeated Turtonator. Gary then called out Ilima for the next match.

• Gary greeted the students and challenged Ilima, who told him he would have to defeat Kiawe first.
• Kiawe sent out Turtonator, while Gary chose Wartortle for their battle.
• Wartortle withstood Turtonator's Dragon Pulse with Iron Defense and answered with a powerful Water Pulse.
• Kiawe and Turtonator unleashed Inferno Overdrive, but Wartortle used the attack's opening to learn Dragon Pulse.
• Wartortle's Dragon Pulse struck Turtonator and sent him flying, giving Gary the victory.
• Gary invited Ilima to battle next, and Ilima stepped onto the field.

Gary defeated Ilima and Kiawe in demonstration battles, collecting their Z-Crystals before Tapu Koko attacked him over the Necrozma energy in his Super Z-Ring. Mewtwo arrived to defend Gary, confronting the Island Guardian.

• Gary's Eevee-chan defeated Ilima's Eevee despite its Extreme Evoboost, and Ilima handed Gary the Eevee Z-Crystal after learning he had a Super Z-Ring.
• Kiawe gave Gary his Fire-type Z-Crystal after losing their battle, but Tapu Koko appeared and attacked Gary over the aura on his Z-Ring.
• Zeraora intercepted Tapu Koko's attack, and Gary told the others that he would handle the guardian himself.
• Tapu Koko accused Gary of carrying Necrozma's aura and threatened anyone who claimed its power, while Gary denied having a connection to Necrozma.
• Mewtwo descended in front of Gary and warned Tapu Koko not to touch his friend.

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, Shauntal, 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.