Paul or Gary?

[The Void]

I know this discussion was already held in the other thread I made, but in that thread, we were pitting all of Ash's main rivals in general. But if we were to pit JUST Paul and Gary together in a six-and-six Pokemon battle, who do you think would be the victor?

Also, unlike the other thread I made, I added a poll in the post too... ;)

Anyway, here's MY answer:

Spoiler:

If we were to contrast Paul and Gary in certain aspects, then:

Experience

Spoiler:

Gary has only travelled the Kanto and Johto Regions, participating only in their respective leagues, losing to all of them.

Paul, on the other hand, has travelled through the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh Regions and participated in all their leagues (although he lost to all of them).

Paul obviously wins this round. One point goes to Paul :)

Training

Spoiler:

Gary is DEFINITELY out of training, as he took the researcher path a long time ago, way back when the Johto League Silver Conference ended.

Paul still continues to train up to this day although, following the events of Sinnoh League Victors, I'm sure Paul no longer abuses his Pokemon like he used to.

Paul wins this round, obviously.

Method of Raising Pokemon

Spoiler:

Gary raises his Pokemon with-- I'm not sure actually. But definitely not as tough or intense as Paul and at least shows some love.

Paul is somewhat harsh on his Pokemon and, well, you know him. But we all know it's effective as well. This way, his Pokemon grow stronger and level up faster and stronger and become ninjas. :)

It's a tie. One point to each.

Now it's kinda obvious who would win, isn't it?

 

[drarixio]

I don't see any polls...you didn't add it...

 

[blue]

Gary, I didn't like Paul's attitude.

 

[The Void]

@drarixio - That's why I'm asking a Mod to delete this thread so I could repost this thread with a poll.... I forgot to add a poll again...

 

[Kirbychu]

You don't need to repost the thread. Just look at the top of your first post and click "Thread Tools". Finally click "Add a Poll to this Thread".

 

[pokehearts]

Gary, I don't think Paul would stand a chance against Gary's strategy and diversity in Pokemon types

 

[BBA_Beyblader_321]

I want to say Paul... But I dunno~ Gary can probably hold his own pretty well. I'm going to go with Gary... He seems less ignorant.. or arrogant. One of 'em...

 

[Ephemeral Euphoria]

I'd have to say Paul, seems to have a somewhat stronger team IMO and I liked his personality a bit more than Gary's TBH.

 

[2Cool4Mewtwo]

It's either... "GARY WAS HERE ASH IS A LOSER" or an utter prick (at least that's how I view Paul from what I've seen).

It's a really tough choice, but I chose Gary because I grew up with older generations.

 

[Perriechu]

Gary, at least he made a decent friendship with Ash. Paul's attitude was just awful and so was his character IMO.

 

[Seki]

"Gary, Gary, he's our man. If he can't do it, no one can! Go...Gary!~♥".

Yes, my choice is Gary.
Gary is not like Paul. Paul has a awful attitude while Gary is just smug.

 

[miltankRancher]

Gary waned over time, whereas Paul is much stronger than before with his heck of a team. So, paul it is for me. but I like Gary better.

 

[Ein-ENB-]

Gary will always be Gary @#%^ing Oak...That master of Troll logic and King of Rule breaking. I always thought of Gary as a Joke Villain though, never a True obstacle stopping Ash. As where with Paul, he was serious. He was determined. He wasn't going to let some one like Ash get in his way. He's not a Villain, but he sure is a good antagonist.

 

[curiousnathan]

Paul.

His team is stronger, he seems to carry a much more mature personality, plus it never felt like a real rivarly between Ash and Gary in the first place. At least with Paul he gave Ash a run for his money.

 

[cyan.]

in a battle against ash, paul, he seems to have a much stronger team then gary
but gary will always be my favourite rival

 

[CliveKoopa]

Gary, he is much nicer and Paul is just a jerk who is rude to everyone he comes across.

 

[Blizz]

I don't know what is question.

Anyway Paul is more irritating than Gary. Actually I hate Paul. Paul is so negative and he doesn't care about his Pokémon. Gary is more like troll.

 

[Snivy063]

I really didn't like Paul, especially his attitude towards Pokemon, he's just cold. At least Gary cares about his Pokemon and loves them. So, I guess it's pretty obvious whom I'm gonna pick. ^^:;

 

[Jorah]

Paul is so negative and he doesn't care about his Pokémon. Gary is more like troll.

Haha, this is true. This is what I love about both of them. Paul and Gary are both unique characters, in the Pokemon anime at least.

For a battle and being completely unbiased...I have no idea XD They're both good trainers, but Paul has travelled to more regions than Gary, who knows. It would be a great episode to watch, though.

 

[psyanic]

Aww, looks like everyone forgot about Paul's character development. I really liked Paul because of how well he made everyone hate him. I thought it was fantastic and he was extremely different from Ash's other rivals. That being said, I'll edge out and just say Paul. I think he has a better trained team, even though half the damage they take is made by themselves. Paul's strategy is also pretty solid. He watches tape like a pro athlete.