>>13733502>that marks the rivalNo, the rival is your main competition on the way to the elite 4.
Wally is the only one that makes it to victory road to challenge you, making him the rival.
Of course he is the worst rival, even though his final team could have beaten the champion.
Same with GSC/HGSS, your rival is Silver, who is not from the starting town, but still follows you throughout your journey.
