Chapter Summaries

After winning the competition aboard the St. Anne, Tetsuya claimed a Leaf Stone and used the Charcoal reward to strengthen Combusken. He attended the evening banquet, where he reunited with Kajiyama and observed that Reiji had been shunned by the other Trainers.

• Tetsuya collected his three Pokémon and received the Charcoal and a certificate, with the Leaf Stone reward to be picked up in Vermilion City.
• Tetsuya gave the Charcoal to Combusken, and Zero confirmed that its energy intensity and flame temperature had increased.
• Tetsuya changed into a formal outfit and went to the banquet hall, where the other contestants greeted him.
• Tetsuya joined Kajiyama and joked with him about Reiji, who sat alone in the corner.
• Kajiyama and Tetsuya watched Reiji leave after eating, then began discussing Pokémon training.

Tetsuya returned to Vermilion City, collected his Leaf Stone, and learned from Brock that Fossil Revitalization Technology was still in its early stages. He put off investing in fossils and planned his next steps, including sending the Leaf Stone to Brock and deciding whether to challenge Vermilion Gym.

• Tetsuya left the St. Anne, booked a room at the Pokemon Center, and collected the Leaf Stone he had won.
• Tetsuya called Brock and asked him to mail the Leaf Stone to Pewter Gym, then learned that Fossil Revitalization Technology existed but remained immature.
• Brock told Tetsuya that Gehao would guide Roggenrola after returning from a distant region, and Tetsuya sent Brock Geodude's follow-up training plan.
• Tetsuya decided against investing in fossils or visiting Fossil Valley for now because the risks were high and he lacked capital.
• Tetsuya planned to mail the Leaf Stone the next morning and wondered whether to claim the Vermilion Gym Badge.

Tetsuya rested, then accepted a B-rank bounty mission and traveled to White Cape, where he booked a room for two weeks to prepare for his Pokemon’s evolutions and train Pidgeot. He began exploring the small town and reading a pamphlet about the area while he waited for his training supplies.

• Tetsuya asked Brock to check whether Roggenrola could evolve into Gigalith immediately after becoming Boldore.
• After his morning workout, Tetsuya sent Brock the Leaf Stone and accepted a 300,000-Alliance-Coin B-rank mission.
• Tetsuya flew with Pidgeot to White Cape, a coastal training area northeast of Kanto.
• Tetsuya booked a room at the local Pokemon Center for two weeks and planned to train there while preparing his Pokemon for evolution.
• Tetsuya asked Miss Joy for an introduction pamphlet and began reading about the area.

Tetsuya learned how White Cape’s powerful tides were used to train Pokémon, explored the town, and adjusted his supplies and finances. He then set off for a nearby mountain range to complete a B-rank Mission before taking Pidgeot to the seaside training grounds.

• Tetsuya read Miss Joy’s handbook and learned about White Cape’s tidal training grounds and their safety warnings.
• Tetsuya visited a Berry shop, learned that its Sand Scale Berry display was an illusion, and bought Berries for 500,000 Alliance Coins.
• Tetsuya rented a nearby training ground for 100,000 Alliance Coins per day and sold six pieces of equipment for 400,000.
• Tetsuya decided to complete a B-rank Mission and headed toward the nearby Mountain Range.

Tetsuya and his three Pokémon fought and captured a dangerous Arbok while completing his mission to collect fresh Arbok shed skins. With Arbok secured in a Poke Ball, Tetsuya prepared to claim his reward.

• Tetsuya sent Roggenrola, Pidgeot, and Combusken to attack the recently fed Arbok and keep it from closing in.
• Arbok used Glare to intimidate Roggenrola, but Tetsuya had Roggenrola disrupt it while Pidgeot and Combusken continued attacking.
• Tetsuya had Roggenrola open a deep hole beneath Arbok, then ordered Combusken to use Blast Burn and Pidgeot to use Hurricane.
• Roggenrola used Gravity to keep Arbok trapped as the combined attacks knocked it out.
• Tetsuya had Pidgeot use Whirlwind to check that Arbok was incapacitated, then captured it in a Poke Ball and secured the ball.

Tetsuya found Arbok’s cave but discovered its shed skins were too old to fulfill his mission, so he sent Pidgeot to search for another Arbok. While waiting, he rested and prepared costly meals for his Pokemon.

• Tetsuya and Combusken entered Arbok’s cave and found two old shed skins and a set of Poison Fangs.
• Tetsuya realized the skins were too old to submit for the mission and decided to keep searching for another Arbok.
• Tetsuya asked Pidgeot to scout the surrounding area while he rested with Combusken and Roggenrola.
• When Pidgeot had not returned by noon, Tetsuya began preparing lunch for his Pokemon.
• Tetsuya fed Roggenrola a Special Rock mixture and prepared Combusken’s and Pidgeot’s meals, then had Combusken light the stove for his steak.

Tetsuya had Pidgeot locate an Arbok and Ekans, then captured both after luring them into traps. He followed Pidgeot toward their nest, hoping his search for the mission’s target was finally over.

• Pidgeot returned from its search and told Tetsuya it had found an Arbok with a female Ekans nearby.
• Tetsuya prepared buried pits and Arena Traps, then sent Pidgeot to lure the snakes toward them.
• Arbok and Ekans chased Pidgeot and fell into separate pits as Tetsuya, Roggenrola, and Combusken waited nearby.
• Roggenrola pinned the snakes with Gravity while Combusken and Pidgeot attacked them until they could no longer fight.
• Tetsuya captured Arbok and Ekans in two Poke Balls and had Pidgeot lead the group to their nest.

Tetsuya sold Arbok shed skins and captured snakes for nearly four million Alliance Coins, then reflected on how wealth, education, and access to proper Pokémon training limited most people’s chances of becoming strong trainers. He ended the day with Brock’s Leaf Stone ready and a package waiting for him at the Pokemon Center.

• Tetsuya sold older Arbok shed skins at the Trade Center and received 380,500 Alliance Coins.
• Tetsuya had a fresh Arbok shed skin appraised, submitted his mission, and collected a 400,000 Alliance Coin reward.
• Tetsuya learned from Brock’s message that Brock had received the Leaf Stone, and Miss Joy told him a package had arrived at the Pokemon Center.
• Tetsuya sold three captured snakes at the Black Market Acquisition Point for 3.2 million Alliance Coins.
• Tetsuya considered how education, family wealth, Pokémon access, and training knowledge kept most people from becoming powerful trainers, while Zero had given him an advantage.

Tetsuya visited White Cape’s dangerous coastal training grounds and sent Pidgeot to practice Brave Bird against the towering tides. As Pidgeot charged into a massive wave, Tetsuya watched anxiously, unsure how the attempt would turn out.

• Tetsuya reflected on Chairman Alder’s reforms and how the League’s expanded educational opportunities had helped him raise his Pokémon.
• Tetsuya found White Cape’s training grounds, where Pokémon trained against increasingly powerful waves, and saw a Gyarados, a Kadabra, and a Magneton in action.
• Tetsuya used Zero to confirm that the conditions were suitable for Pidgeot, then explained the training plan and moved to a safer spot.
• Tetsuya focused on Pidgeot’s need to master Brave Bird before it could learn Sky Attack, while recalling how Brock had taught Combusken Rock Slide.
• Pidgeot charged into a gigantic wave with Brave Bird as Tetsuya watched nervously.

Tetsuya trained Pidgeot to improve its control over Brave Bird and decided to extend his stay to earn money while preparing his Pokémon for growth and evolution. After grooming Pidgeot, he headed back to make dinner, leaving the Gyarados Trainer hoping to talk with him.

• Tetsuya trained Pidgeot against the waves for over two hours, improving its ability to break through them with Brave Bird.
• Tetsuya planned to stay for around a month and a half to continue training, take profitable Bounty Hunter Guild missions, and prepare for his Pokémon's evolutions.
• Tetsuya cleaned and groomed Pidgeot, checking its feathers and claws while reflecting on his bond with his Pokémon.
• Tetsuya recalled Pidgeot and hurried home to prepare dinner, while the Gyarados Trainer watched him leave and wondered why he had not stopped to chat.

After returning to the Pokemon Center, Tetsuya cared for his recovering Pokemon, prepared their meals, and checked their condition before spending the evening studying. The next morning, he started their usual warm-up routine and set out with each Pokemon to train.

• Tetsuya extended his stay at the Pokemon Center to forty days and moved his packages into his room.
• Tetsuya prepared tailored dinners for Roggenrola, Combusken, and Pidgeot, then examined Roggenrola and Combusken to confirm they had no problems after their battle.
• Tetsuya ate dinner, rested against Pidgeot, and studied while his Pokemon relaxed.
• Tetsuya woke at sunrise, and the three Pokemon got up with him before beginning their morning warm-up.
• Tetsuya set off with Combusken running in a weighted vest, Pidgeot flying with weights, and Roggenrola training Gravity and energy control.

Tetsuya put Pidgeot, Combusken, and Roggenrola through a full day of training on the beach, then showed Combusken and Roggenrola how strong they could become by watching Pidgeot face the waves. He returned with his team to the Pokemon Center to have them restored and rest.

• Tetsuya coached Combusken through a beach run and had Roggenrola practice Gravity before assigning the day's training tasks to all three Pokemon.
• Pidgeot practiced move combinations near the sea, Roggenrola trained its abilities, and Combusken worked on explosive power and fire moves while Tetsuya swam.
• As the tide rose at sunset, Tetsuya had Combusken and Roggenrola watch Pidgeot stand against the waves, inspiring both Pokemon to want to grow stronger.
• Tetsuya brought his exhausted Pokemon to the Pokemon Center and asked Miss Joy to restore them.

Tetsuya received Professor Rowan’s recommendation to teach young children as a Breeder at a school near Cerulean City, then continued training Combusken against a veteran Scyther. After Combusken won, Tetsuya recognized Scyther’s battle experience and potential and moved it aside.

• Tetsuya read Professor Rowan’s message asking him to temporarily teach children at a Noble School near Cerulean City, and Rowan assured him that a certificate was unnecessary.
• Tetsuya thanked Professor Rowan and considered preparing a teaching plan for the voluntary assignment.
• Trainers from Sinnoh and Hoenn shared stories and showed Pokémon and sights from their regions before Tetsuya returned to his room with The Three Little Ones.
• Combusken fought an experienced Scyther, whose varied attacks and tactical skill challenged it despite Scyther’s aging body.
• Combusken defeated Scyther with Thunder Punch and Fire Punch, and Tetsuya moved the defeated Pokémon aside after recognizing its skill and potential.

Tetsuya treated the injured Scyther and offered it food while considering how to find a recovery-focused Pokemon for his team. Scyther accepted his proposal to teach Combusken battle techniques in exchange for regular meals.

• Tetsuya sprayed Potion on Scyther, left Combusken to watch it, and prepared lunch while thinking about the difficulty of finding a Pokemon with a party-wide recovery move.
• Tetsuya gave Combusken and Scyther food, and Scyther accepted an Energy Cube after recognizing its familiar taste.
• Tetsuya asked Scyther to teach Combusken battle techniques, and Scyther agreed.
• Tetsuya proposed meeting every other day and providing meals in exchange for lessons, and Scyther changed its attitude after hearing the offer.

Tetsuya gained Scyther’s help in training Combusken, and Combusken unexpectedly learned Swords Dance during their first guidance session. After Pidgeot drove off four Mankey, Roggenrola attacked something hidden in the grass.

• Scyther agreed to guide Combusken in exchange for Energy Cubes, and the two began a training battle.
• Pidgeot and Roggenrola warned Tetsuya of approaching enemies, so Pidgeot used Whirlwind to reveal four Mankey.
• Tetsuya ordered Pidgeot to defeat the Mankey with Air Slash and Steel Wing, then knock down the last one still standing with Whirlwind.
• Combusken unexpectedly learned Swords Dance and asked Tetsuya if it had performed the move correctly.
• Roggenrola used Rock Slide to strike something in the grass, and Tetsuya turned to investigate.

Tetsuya and Pidgeot encountered four Mankey, who offered them two small Ancient Fossils in hopes of making Pidgeot their leader. After Tetsuya completed a profitable mission, he headed to Cape Cabin and found the cliff area guarded by a Clawitzer, with a small orange-haired figure nearby.

• Four Mankey returned after Roggenrola attacked them, and their leader offered Pidgeot two small Ancient Fossils in exchange for becoming their boss.
• Pidgeot accepted the fossils but used Hurricane to send the Mankey flying safely into the distant forest.
• Tetsuya stored the fossils in his backpack, paid Scyther with food, and left with Pidgeot, Combusken, and Roggenrola.
• Tetsuya completed a mission, earned a small profit, and took his Pokémon to the Pokemon Center for recovery.
• Tetsuya rode his Electric Scooter to the cliffs of White Cape and found the area cordoned off, with a Clawitzer guarding a small orange-haired figure.

Tetsuya trained in Cape Cabin for over a month, helping Roggenrola evolve into Boldore and testing Boldore’s Gravity with Scyther. After leaving Cape Cabin, he reflected on the demanding training and looked toward Combusken.

• Tetsuya admired the sunset at Cape Cabin, noticed Clawitzer protecting its child, and returned to the Pokemon Center.
• For more than thirty days, Tetsuya ran each morning and trained at the beach or in the forest, until he suddenly left town.
• Tetsuya had Boldore use Gravity to distort Scyther’s movement, then ended the experiment.
• Tetsuya reviewed Boldore’s new stats and training needs after Roggenrola evolved following thirty days of feeding.
• Tetsuya recalled the exhausting forty-day training period and turned his attention to Combusken.

Tetsuya watched Combusken evolve into Blaziken and checked its new stats and training plan. Blaziken settled into its new body as Tetsuya considered the steep costs of raising his team, then he turned toward Scyther.

• Tetsuya wondered whether Combusken needed an intense battle to evolve, but Combusken suddenly began glowing while using Calm Mind.
• Combusken evolved into Blaziken, which struggled to control the flames and energy surging through its newly evolved body.
• Tetsuya checked Blaziken's information and learned it had reached level 39, with a balanced build and a monthly training cost of 12 million.
• Blaziken regained control of its flames, and Tetsuya praised it and stroked its head after it knelt to reach him.
• Pidgeot and Boldore celebrated Blaziken's evolution, and Tetsuya turned toward Scyther.

Tetsuya said goodbye to Scyther after it refused to join his team, then prepared to leave the forest with Blaziken, Pidgeot, and Boldore. He and his Pokémon set off toward Cerulean City, while Scyther remained in its forest home.

• Scyther refused Tetsuya's invitation to travel with him and continue teaching Blaziken.
• Tetsuya gave Scyther a bag of Energy Cubes, and Scyther bowed to him and his three Pokémon before flying away.
• Tetsuya reflected on how Scyther had trained Blaziken, improved Pidgeot's flying skills, and helped Boldore develop a more unpredictable Gravity Field.
• Tetsuya announced that he and his Pokémon were heading to Cerulean City, and Blaziken, Pidgeot, and Boldore eagerly responded.
• Tetsuya ran toward Cerulean City as Boldore hurried after him, Blaziken raced ahead, and Pidgeot flew through the trees.

Tetsuya arrived in Cerulean City, received a Gym battle reservation for the next morning, and spent the afternoon sightseeing by boat with Blaziken. The boatman began introducing the city’s attractions as their tour continued.

• Tetsuya arrived at the Cerulean City Pokemon Center, booked a room, and reserved a Gym challenge.
• Tetsuya received confirmation that his Cerulean Gym battle was scheduled for ten the next morning.
• Tetsuya left the Pokemon Center with Blaziken, bought ice cream to beat the summer heat, and explored the city.
• Tetsuya hired a boatman, who began pointing out local attractions, including the Berry Powder House and the Move Tutor House.