Shipping:CavalierShipping

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CavalierShipping (Japanese: シゲヒカ, ShigeHika) is the belief that and  belong in a romantic relationship. Despite the fact that Gary and Dawn only appeared together in two episodes, there were a few hints on Dawn's side. It is not, however, considered one-sided canon.

The name comes from its dual definition, that (as a noun) a cavalier is "a gallant gentleman, esp. a lady's escort" and (as a adjective) someone who is "arrogant".

Dawn's hints

 * Ill-Will Hunting!
 * When Dawn heard that Gary was Professor Oak's grandson, she begged him for a Pokémon poem, thinking that he was a poet like his grandfather.
 * Dawn seemed worried when Gary went to battle Pokémon Hunter J, and even tried to stop him from going.
 * After Gary told Dawn and Brock to go on with the, she said, "Gary, please be careful!" It was noted that she told Gary to be careful and not.
 * As Dawn was waving good-bye, she realized that what Gary told Ash before he left, "Best friends to the end!", was a poem. She then became really happy and, once again, commented that he was like his grandfather.


 * Fighting Fear With Fear!
 * Dawn is overly excited to see him again and, once more, she thought something that he said was a poem.
 * During Gary's battle with Ash, Dawn comments on how he should be more like Gary when it comes to his Pokémon.

Gary's hints

 * Fighting Fear With Fear!
 * When Dawn makes a comment on how he treats his Pokémon, Gary has a look on his face which CavalierShippers think is a satisfied and a slightly infatuated look in his eyes.
 * Right before they part ways, Dawn comments on Gary making a poem without even trying, he sees how happy she gets and tells her a poem he thought of. When he says this he has a huge smile on his face when he sees Dawn's reaction.

Other hints

 * Gary is the first main character to know Dawn's name before she introduces herself.

Similarities

 * Both Gary and Dawn are related to famous personalities, and are going into the same field as their famous relative.
 * Gary and Dawn both started off with the starter Pokémon of their respective regions ( and ).
 * It is interesting to note that Dawn tends to cheer for her friends in a cheerleader outfit and Gary used to have cheerleaders.
 * Both have used a at one point.

Alternate names
GADawnL - stands for "Gary and Dawn Love"