Pewter City/Anime/Pokémon Origins

Pewter City made an appearance in File 1: Red. While visiting the Museum of Science, overheard two girls talking about Brock, the local Gym Leader. When he went to the Gym, he found out that Brock was the same man whom he had encountered earlier, just after losing a battle against.

Red then started a Gym battle with Brock, during which the Rock-type Gym Leader gave the beginner Trainer basic advices of strategy, such as those involving type effectiveness. During the battle, Red came to realize that he and his Pokémon were in the battle together, making them his partners. Eventually, Red was able to defeat Brock, earning the and. Afterwards, the young Trainer departed Pewter City, doubly determined to fulfill his quest of completing the Pokédex.