Along the way, they are joined by Brock, the leader of the Pewter City Gym (and old friend), as well as the Pokémon coordinator May and her brother Max, as May collects Ribbons from Pokémon Contests so she can compete in the Kanto Grand Festival.
During their journey, they are joined by Brock, the leader of the Pewter City Gym (and old friend), as well as the Pokémon coordinator May and her brother Max, as May gathers ribbons from Pokémon Contests so she can compete in the Kanto Grand Festival.