More worldbuilding/backstory for Kats!
Back when he was first taking Johto’s Gym challenge, the leaders he faced were mostly different from the current Gym Leaders.
In Violet City, Kats faced off against Falkner’s father, Walker, who used only his skarmory in battle.
In Azelea Town, Kats challenged someone who looks suspiciously like Bugsy (there are rumors that Bugsy is immortal due to an accidental bond with Celebi).
In Goldenrod City, Kats battled Whitney’s aunt, who used a teddiursa and a Kangaskhan instead of a clefairy and miltank. He still got whupped several times until a Breeder gave him Molly.
In Ecruteak City, it was Morty’s grandfather Kats challenged, his team being very similar to his grandson’s.
In Cianwood City, Kats faced a younger, slimmer Chuck, who, afterwords, trained him a little in the proper use of the power of bonds.
In Olivine City, Kats faced Jasmine’s grandfather, who, like with Morty’s grandfather, used the same team as his granddaughter.
In Mahogany Town, Pryce is who Kats challenged, still fairly old and white-haired, but not using a cane yet.
In Blackthorn City, the Master of the Dragon Clan was the one running the gym, with Clair and Lance still in training there at the time.
So… Anyone who plays the modern Johto Gym Leaders… I’d love to be able to reference these battles.
