Tony is a Vermilion Gym worker who helps
Visquez maintain the gym, cleanup after battles and keeps track of Trainers challenging for battles during the day. He also referees Gym battles.
Tony battled against
Ash Ketchum in an official Pokémon World Championships battle. Only part of the battle was seen but it showed
Ash's Riolu defeating his Electabuzz to give
Ash Ketchum the match win and
Ash Ketchum's ranking increased from 921 to 901 as a result of the victory.