Chapter Summaries

Gary and his companions visited the arena so Kubfu could study Master Ma’s martial arts scrolls, but a confrontation with Marshal and his supporters interrupted them. As Master Ma guided Kubfu through the opposing styles, Kubfu began evolving through dual martial cultivation.

• Jessie, James, and Meowth told Gary they had rented six tournament stalls and made money by renting five of them out.
• Bruno told Gary that the organizing committee was covered and explained how he had earned forty thousand from the Goldenrod Radio Tower.
• Bea and Maylene went to study Master Ma’s scrolls with Gary, and Gary brought Kubfu to the arena to observe them.
• Marshal criticized Gary for playing a game, and Nobuhiko stepped in before Marshal kicked him down; Gary then challenged Marshal and the karate brothers while his Pokémon guarded Kubfu and the others.
• Master Ma stopped Eevee-chan from attacking, assessed Kubfu’s conflicting insights, and summoned two Urshifu to demonstrate their opposing styles.
• Master Ma urged Kubfu to study one style at a time, and Kubfu’s qi merged as it began evolving in a burst of light.

Gary entered the P1 Fighting Masters Invitational with Hitmonlee, while the Fighters discussed his brutal spar with Marshal and the weigh-in stirred doubts about Hitmonlee’s strength. Hitmonlee reluctantly accepted Gary’s plan to rely on it until the semifinals and resolved to fight with everything it had.

• Gary and Marshal agreed to settle their dispute with a spar under Old Gurkinn’s rules, but Gary pointed out that Marshal’s accusation about Master Mustard was mistaken.
• Gary’s pure Fighting-type Urshifu defeated Marshal’s Sawk and Throh, and Gary’s Pokémon beat Marshal until he screamed.
• Marshal called Alder in distress, only for Alder’s night out to be interrupted by Officer Jenny and a raid.
• Gary brought Hitmonlee to the Invitational weigh-in, where the Fighters mistook its gloomy demeanor for a sign of hidden expertise.
• Gary told Hitmonlee he was counting on it until the semifinals, and Hitmonlee resolved to face the competition bravely.

Gary and Hitmonlee won their first Fighting Masters Tournament qualifier with a devastating new kick, while Maylene and Bea also advanced. The three celebrated their victories and prepared to continue in the tournament.

• Gary took Hitmonlee to his first qualifier and used Viridian Force to raise Hitmonlee's strength before the match.
• Gary's Hitmonlee enhanced his legs, activated Unburden, and defeated the opposing Fighter's Gallade with a kick to the groin.
• The referee declared Gary the winner, and Gary defended the move as an effective fighting technique despite his opponent's protests.
• Maylene and Bea won their first-round matches and advanced in the tournament.
• Gary congratulated Maylene and Bea and promised to treat them to hot pot to celebrate.

Gary and Hitmonlee competed in the World's No. 1 Martial Arts Tournament after Gary visited Team Rocket's bustling dessert stall with Bea, Maylene, Korrina, and Gurkinn. Hitmonlee defeated a Sinnoh arm-wrestling champion's Garchomp with one powered-up Jump Kick, advancing Gary to the quarterfinals.

• Gary and his companions ate at Team Rocket's Rocket Sweethearts stall, where Meowth and James served desserts to a crowd of tournament spectators.
• Gary urged Hitmonlee to compete, and Hitmonlee reluctantly followed him to the ring.
• Gary learned that Karate King Nobuhiko had hurt his back while demonstrating a Whirlwind Triple Kick and had lost to Crasher Wake's Toxicroak.
• Gary's opponent sent out Garchomp and offered Hitmonlee the first attack, allowing Gary to use Second Gear and Meditate before the fight began.
• Hitmonlee struck Garchomp with a boosted Jump Kick, winning the match and advancing Gary to the quarterfinals.

Maylene drew on her bond with Lucario and awakened its Aura during her quarterfinal against Brycen, winning before collapsing from exhaustion. Bea prepared to face Korrina next, while Gary encouraged her to remember his advice.

• Maylene declined Gary's offer of strategy and entered her match against Brycen determined to follow her own martial path.
• Gary told Maylene to trust Lucario and remember that Aura resided in the heart, and she resolved to earn a chance to become his disciple.
• Mienshao struck Lucario with High Jump Kick and knocked it down, leaving Maylene panicked and doubting herself.
• Maylene remembered Gary's words, joined her heart with Lucario's, and helped it overpower Mienshao with Aura Sphere.
• Maylene won but collapsed from exhaustion, and Bea caught her and carried her to the stands.
• Bea prepared for her match against Korrina after Gary reminded her of his advice.

Bea defeated Korrina in the martial arts tournament quarterfinals, using Machamp’s close-range pressure and a trapping tactic Gary had taught her. After the match, the two girls embraced and agreed to train together, while Gurkinn reflected that defeat would help Korrina grow.

• Gary explained to Chuck that Bea and Korrina’s contrasting personalities would shape their battle, and mentioned that his rival was training in Johto for the Silver Conference.
• Ash sneezed on the way to the Ruins of Alph and suspected Gary was talking about him, while Misty dismissed the idea and Brock fumed over Gary’s supposed admirers.
• Gary released Wartortle and his other Pokémon to watch Bea and Korrina’s quarterfinal, and Gurkinn admired the Aura Wartortle naturally gave off.
• Korrina’s Lucario and Bea’s Machamp traded close-range attacks until Bea’s instructions helped Machamp keep Lucario from creating distance and charging Aura Sphere.
• Machamp used Detect to seize Lucario, then knocked him out with a barrage of Fire Punches, earning Bea the victory.
• Korrina congratulated Bea and hugged her, Bea shyly suggested they train together, and Gurkinn said the loss would help Korrina grow.

Gary prepared to face Brawly in the second day of the quarterfinals, while a call from Professor Oak revealed a new fossil restoration machine at the Ruins of Alph. The chapter left Gary and Brawly about to battle, as Lorelei challenged Bruno to a fight in the snow.

• Gary advised Bea on battle tactics and movesets before sending her back to rest.
• Professor Oak called Gary from Johto and invited him to visit the Ruins of Alph, where Gary planned to restore his Aerodactyl.
• Gary warmed up with Hitmonlee and arrived to face Brawly, declaring that he planned to finish the battle quickly.
• Chuck and Koga discussed Gary's reputation with Gurkinn and his talent for Aura.
• At Mt. Silver, Lorelei told Bruno she planned to meet Gary in Ecruteak City, then challenged Bruno to a battle.

Gary defeated Brawly at the World's First Martial Arts Tournament with Hitmonlee’s newly unveiled Third Gear, securing a place in the final four. After the match, Gary said he planned to visit Hoenn, and Brawly invited him to Dewford Island.

• Lorelei confirmed her flight to Ecruteak City and sent Gary her ticket details and a selfie.
• Kenta, Marina, and Junichi watched Gary’s match on television, while the Team Rocket Trio cheered for him from their shop.
• Gary had Hitmonlee power up with Second Gear, then used a Substitute, Swagger, and a Persim Berry to trigger Unburden and unleash Third Gear.
• Hitmonlee used blinding speed and powerful Jump Kicks to defeat Brawly’s Hariyama before Third Gear’s strain could knock him out.
• Brawly accepted his loss, invited Gary to Dewford Island, and Gary left to bring food to Bea and Maylene.

Gary visited the Rocket Sweethearts' stall, brought sweets to Maylene and Bea, and watched Marshal defeat Chuck to reach the semifinals. Maylene withdrew to train with Lucario, while Gary also withdrew from the tournament and prepared to visit Ecruteak City after his match against Marshal.

• Gary visited the Rocket Sweethearts' stall, bought desserts, and told the Trio they could go their separate ways after the tournament.
• Gary accidentally walked in on Maylene and Bea while Bea was applying medicated patches to Maylene, then returned with sweets and watched the broadcast with them.
• Marshal used Throh's stamina advantage and High Jump Kick to defeat Chuck and advance to the semifinals alongside Maylene, Bea, and Gary.
• Maylene told Gary she would withdraw and return to Sinnoh to train with Lucario, and Gary gave her Scott's number so she could find work as a sparring partner.
• Gary told Bruno that he and Maylene were withdrawing from the tournament, offered Bruno a protein-powder endorsement, and said he would still face Marshal before leaving.
• Gary told Urshifu and Turtle to give their all against Marshal, then had Gengar pack for their trip to Ecruteak City.

Gary advanced to the World’s No. 1 Martial Arts Tournament semifinal against Marshal after Maylene forfeited, leaving Bea in the final. Gary’s Wartortle overwhelmed Marshal’s Sawk with a single devastating Dragon Flash Pulse Killing Fist, sending Sawk flying hundreds of meters.

• Maylene forfeited her semifinal after exhausting herself in her previous match, allowing Bea to advance to the final.
• Gary prepared to face Marshal while Raven and Koga headed to the arena to watch.
• Gary and Marshal sent out Wartortle and Sawk to begin their semifinal match.
• Marshal ordered Sawk to attack with Superpower, but Gary told Wartortle to strike back.
• Wartortle unleashed Dragon Flash Pulse Killing Fist and blasted Sawk hundreds of meters out of the arena.

Gary defeated Marshal in the tournament but withdrew before the remaining matches because of personal and work commitments. Bea advanced to become Champion, while spectators interpreted Gary’s withdrawal as a generous sacrifice for his disciple.

• Wartortle defeated Sawk with a powerful Aura-infused attack, and Gary sent Urshifu to face Marshal’s Throh.
• Urshifu beat Throh after a fierce exchange of close-combat attacks and finishing punches, giving Gary the victory over Marshal.
• Marshal congratulated Gary and wished him and Caitlin happiness, embarrassing Caitlin as she watched the livestream.
• Gary announced that he was withdrawing from the tournament, then left before reporters could question him.
• Bea advanced automatically and credited Gary with giving up the championship for her, turning him into an uncrowned king in the public’s eyes.

After the tournament, Gary traveled to the Ruins of Alph to oversee Aerodactyl’s revival and met Ash, Brock, and Misty at the research institute. Director Sugiki offered him a domesticated Cradily, and Gary eagerly accepted it.

• Gary said goodbye to Bea and flew from Olivine City to Azalea Town with Gengar and Eevee-chan.
• Mr. Diyuan picked Gary up and explained that the Ruins of Alph Institute housed ancient Pokémon and had strict security.
• Gary and Mr. Diyuan found Ash, Brock, and Misty being questioned by police after they wandered into the reserve.
• Professor Oak got caught in Cradily’s tentacles while studying it, and Gary and Ash pulled him free.
• Director Sugiki offered Gary the institute-bred Cradily, and Gary accepted after appraising its potential.

Gary and his companions toured the Ancient Pokémon Preserve before Gary collected the newly restored Aerodactyl. After subduing and capturing him, Gary prepared to head to Ecruteak City for the Mythical Research Summit.

• Cradily startled Gengar, then Eevee struck him into submission as Gary joked that he would serve as a houseplant and emergency vegetables.
• Ash learned that Gary had five Badges and complained about being teased for getting lost, while Professor Oak asked Gary to represent him at the upcoming Research Summit.
• Curator Diyuan summoned Gary to the Fossil Restoration factory, where Aerodactyl emerged from the restoration machine and roared at the group.
• Gary's Pokémon attacked Aerodactyl, and Togetic overwhelmed him with Ancient Power and Extrasensory until he submitted.
• Gary coaxed Aerodactyl into a Poké Ball and announced that the group could move on to the Mythical Research Summit in Ecruteak City.

Gary flew from Azalea Town to Ecruteak City on Aerodactyl for the upcoming Mythical Research Summit, where he would attend as Professor Oak’s assistant scholar. He arrived to find Lorelei, Professor Rowan, and Bill waiting for him, and Lorelei took charge of accompanying him to his lodgings.

• Gary traveled toward Ecruteak City on Aerodactyl and received the system’s reward of 500 CG Points and the personal skill of universal ancient language.
• Gary learned that scholars were gathering for the Mythical Research Summit and that he would have a high-level pass to attend presentations alongside leading researchers.
• Mary told Gary that the film crew had arrived in Ecruteak City and that she would join him to record a new episode of the show.
• Morty prepared Ecruteak City’s historic attractions and Gym to welcome the summit’s scholars and visitors.
• Lorelei, Professor Rowan, and Bill waited at the airport, where Gary arrived on Aerodactyl and greeted them.
• Lorelei took Gary’s backpack and offered to accompany him to where he was staying.

Gary and Lorelei arrived in Ecruteak City and settled into Karen’s lavish courtyard, while Karen and Will discussed Pryce’s prophecy about Gary as the child of the world. Will set out to meet Gary, and Lorelei introduced Alolan Vulpix before Gary decided to make moon-viewing dumplings.

• Lorelei told Gary they would stay at Karen’s courtyard in Ecruteak City, and Gary was stunned by its size and elegance.
• Karen told Will that Gary might be the child of the world in Pryce’s prophecy, and Will expressed interest in battling him.
• Karen warned Will not to provoke Gary because Lorelei was protective of him, but Will teleported away with Gallade to find Gary.
• Gary unpacked in the guest room while his Pokémon settled in, and Lorelei brought in her Alolan Vulpix.
• Eevee eagerly nuzzled Alolan Vulpix, and Gary decided to make moon-viewing dumplings in the courtyard.

Gary and Lorelei shared a romantic night of tea and music until Will interrupted them, then fled from Lorelei’s anger. After Lorelei hugged Gary good night, he dragged the sleepy Bill into a late-night trip to the Burned Tower by threatening his doctoral assessment and allowance.

• Young Master Mao served tea and rice balls while Lorelei watched their Pokémon play in the courtyard.
• Lorelei asked Gary to sing “Crescent Moon,” and the two drew close as Wartortle secretly cheered them on.
• Will teleported into the courtyard to challenge Gary, but Lorelei offered to spar with him, prompting Will to flee over the wall.
• Lorelei hugged Gary good night and returned to her room, leaving him too excited to sleep.
• Gary called Bill and coerced him with the promise of influencing his doctoral assessment and allowance into meeting at the Burned Tower in ten minutes.

Gary challenged Morty for entry to the Burned Tower and won the Gym battle with Decidueye, earning his sixth Badge. As Gary and the others entered the tower, powerful figures across Johto and beyond began converging on it.

• Morty warned Gary and Bill not to explore the Burned Tower at night, but Gary challenged him for a Badge and permission to enter.
• Gary sent out Decidueye, and Eusine agreed to referee the one-on-one Gym battle against Morty's Gengar.
• Decidueye trapped Gengar with Spirit Shackle and defeated it with repeated Phantom Force strikes.
• Morty gave Gary a Badge, then joined Gary, Bill, and Eusine as they entered the Burned Tower.
• A rainbow pillar appeared in Johto, an ocean-blue pillar rose from the Whirl Islands, and figures from Johto, the Orange Islands, and the Shadow World rushed toward the Burned Tower.

Gary discovered that the Burned Tower had originally housed Lugia, while Ho-Oh resurrected Raikou, Entei, and Suicune after the fire. As the Legendary Beasts and Legendary Birds faced off outside, Gary and Eusine secretly prepared to attack the Beasts.

• Gary translated the mural and revealed that Lugia had lived in the Bell Tower before fleeing to the Whirl Islands, while Ho-Oh resurrected the three Pokémon who became the Legendary Beasts.
• Marshadow attacked Gary and his companions, but a blue-green Marshadow emerged from Gary's shadow and identified itself as Lugia's guide.
• Morty and Eusine returned to the tower after finding Raikou, Suicune, and Entei outside, facing Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno.
• Gary sent Morty away with the unconscious Bill and persuaded Eusine to help him attack the Legendary Beasts while the two groups clashed.
• Gary and Eusine moved around to the Legendary Beasts' flank, ready to strike when they charged.

Gary and Eusine became caught between the Legendary Beasts and Legendary Birds as two Marshadow argued over the Burned Tower. After the battle ended and Ho-Oh assigned the Legendary Beasts to the Bell Tower, Lugia thanked Gary for defending its former nest.

• Lorelei tried to break through the Divine Domain barrier to reach Gary, but he called to tell her that he and Eusine were safe and asked her to keep everyone away.
• Gary and Eusine watched the two Marshadow argue while their Pokémon maintained Safeguard inside the barrier.
• Gary's Eevee-chan attacked the shadow Marshadow, accidentally striking Suicune and triggering a battle between the Legendary Beasts and Legendary Birds.
• Gary and Eusine ambushed Suicune, helping Zapdos overwhelm it and causing Suicune's Divine Domain to collapse; Eusine's Great Ball was destroyed by Ho-Oh's Sacred Fire.
• Ho-Oh ordered the Legendary Beasts to gather at the Bell Tower and protect humanity, while the Legendary Birds withdrew to their islands.
• Lugia thanked Gary for defending its former nest and remembered their encounter at the Whirl Islands, as Eusine took a photograph of them.

At the Johto Ancient Mythical Research Summit, Gary presented his findings on Ho-Oh’s return and escaped the attention of the assembled scholars to eat with his Pokémon. He met Cynthia in the buffet hall and sat down to chat with her.

• Gary attended the summit with Lorelei, where Professor Rowan and Professor Magnolia welcomed him and Magnolia embarrassed Lorelei by commenting on her suitability for having children.
• Professor Rowan gave the opening address, and Gary presented his paper arguing that peaceful human development and nature’s recovery would bring Ho-Oh back.
• After his presentation, Gary slipped into the buffet hall and let his Pokémon feast and pack food.
• Gary met Cynthia at the ice cream counter, recommended a flavor, and sat with her to talk.