Ep. 1: Brock Returns to Pewter City to Restore the Rock Gym

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Brock returns to Pewter City to find his father Flint hiding from their mother Lola, who has converted the Gym into a Water-type facility. Flint fears Lola and refuses to challenge her, so Brock proposes a battle where victory restores the Rock-type status, while defeat forces his siblings to become Water-type trainers. During the match, Flint’s Golem is defeated by Lola’s Marill and Blastoise, prompting Lola to reminisce about their past, which briefly reunites the couple. Brock remains unimpressed by their reconciliation and the compromise to create a dual-type Gym. His brother Forrest storms out in protest. The following day, Brock battles Lola using Onix against her Mantine. Onix uses Dig to drain the water, allowing it to defeat Mantine and restore the Gym to its original Rock-type state. The family supports Brock as he departs for Hoenn.