Don't forget that at some point Gary will need to catch an Elekid or Electabuzz and then evolve it to to its final form of Electivire before the end of the Hoenn arc.
So the arthur might be busy as by his name i am guessing he is either indian or nepali...... And during this time of the year it is known as the month of the festivities due to the two biggest holidays held....... Give or take 1 and a half month