Gary Oak

Gary Oak
Gary as seen in the Sinnoh Series
Japanese Name	オーキド・シゲル Shigeru Ōkido
Voice Actors	Jimmy Zoppi (English)
First Video Game Appearance	Pokemon Yellow
First Anime Episode	Pokémon, I Choose You!
Occupation	Former Pokemon Trainer Pokemon Researcher
Preferred Pokémon Type	Various

Gary Oak is from Pallet Town in Kanto and is one of Ash's competitive rivals. He was first introduced in the episode "Pokémon! I Choose You!. He too, sets out to be the top trainer and the Elite Four Champion. Gary usually does get Ash all riled up and steamed. Gary is seen with women that are usually cheering and chasing for him.

His starter was Squirtle. Gary Oak is the grandson of Professor Oak.