Chapter Summaries

On the eve of the finals tournament, Gary rested with his Pokémon and received reports from Team Rocket operatives about their schemes and a possible Lugia sighting. Meanwhile, Mihara prepared to win the Indigo League for Lucian, who learned that Gary was competing and reflected on Cynthia’s importance to Sinnoh.

• Gary reviewed his Pokémon’s training while they practiced and played at the villa.
• The Team Rocket Trio told Gary they had built Absorber No. 1 to capture the contestants’ Pokémon, and he let them proceed with a warning to stay safe.
• Butch reported that Dr. Namba had found traces of Lugia in the Whirl Islands, and Gary ordered him to monitor the operation and report back.
• Mihara told Lucian he had reached the top sixteen and vowed to win the Indigo League, while Lucian warned him against overconfidence.
• Cynthia visited Lucian’s office, discussed Lance’s expected appointment as Champion, and mentioned that Gary Oak was a strong Kanto trainer.
• Lucian saw Cynthia off and reaffirmed that Sinnoh needed her, despite his pride and his repeated challenges against her.

On a day off, Gary cared for his Pokémon, made breakfast for Lorelei, and spent the afternoon gaming with her. Their first match ended in a loss, and Gary insisted on playing again as the story left them ready for another round.

• Gary woke when Eevee licked him, caught Togepi as it fell from above, and put a bell around Togepi's neck.
• Gary made two kinds of congee and soup dumplings, then shared breakfast with Lorelei after she woke late.
• Gary and Lorelei lounged at home and started playing the new Glory Pokémon League game on their phones.
• Gary lost badly as Scyther while Lorelei played Froslass, and Grimsley won the match with Bisharp.
• Gary refused to accept the loss and announced that he would carry the next round.

Gary chose Rhydon, Squirtle, and Gengar for his opening team as the Indigo League tournament’s round of sixteen began. After seeing Ash and Ritchie drawn against each other, he encouraged them to give their all, then checked on Team Rocket and told them to focus on their badge stall until the closing ceremony.

• Gary selected Rhydon, Squirtle, and Gengar as his starters and registered Charizard as his substitute.
• Gary met Ash and Ritchie at the venue, where Ash explained that Ritchie had helped him drive off Team Rocket.
• The tournament draw matched Gary against a trainer from Doll Town and paired Ash against Ritchie.
• Gary teased Ash, then encouraged him and Ritchie to battle wholeheartedly and remain friends afterward.
• Gary found Jessie, James, and Meowth working at the badge stall, forgave their earlier failure, and gave them dinner money while ordering them to avoid further stunts.

At the Indigo Plateau tournament, Sento and Ash both lost, while Gary promised the students he would keep winning. After Ash’s Charizard disobeyed him in a crushing defeat, Gary summoned an evolved Weavile for training and prepared to face A Tao of Doll Town.

• Tyson defeated Yuto Sayo’s Marowak with Sceptile’s Leaf Blade and advanced to the quarterfinals, while Gary watched with Janine.
• Sento apologized for her loss, and Principal Monet, Professor Oak, and the students comforted her before she urged Gary to carry their hopes forward.
• Ritchie defeated Ash after Charizard refused to battle, and Gary left to prepare for his own match, telling Professor Oak to send Ash and Charizard to see him.
• Gary learned from Lorelei that Sneasel had evolved into Weavile and arranged for it to be transferred to him the next morning.
• Gary checked the forum’s information on his opponents and identified A Tao of Doll Town as his next match.

Gary faced A Tao in the round of sixteen and overwhelmed his first two Pokémon with Rhydon, while Ash stayed in bed after his loss to Ritchie. A Tao finally stood his ground and declared the match was not over.

• Gary arrived at the arena with takoyaki and milk tea, greeted his fans, and noticed Ash was absent.
• Ash refused Misty and Brock's encouragement to watch Gary's match because he felt ashamed after losing to Ritchie.
• A Tao sent out Umbreon, but Gary's Rhydon trapped it and knocked it out with Horn Drill.
• A Tao's Chansey used Minimize, but Rhydon's Earthquake and Heavy Hammer Arm defeated it.
• Gary berated A Tao for failing to fight back, and A Tao wiped away his tears, stood up, and declared the match was not over.

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.