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A '''Gym''' (Japanese: '''ジム''' ''Gym'') is a place where [[Pokémon Trainer]]s go to train their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Just like real-life {{wp|Gym|gymnasium}}s, where one can go to work out and build physical strength, Pokémon Gyms are places where Trainers can go to sharpen their {{pkmn|battle|battling}} skills and where their Pokémon can go to gain [[experience]]. | A '''Gym''' (Japanese: '''ジム''' ''Gym'') is a place where [[Pokémon Trainer]]s go to train their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Just like real-life {{wp|Gym|gymnasium}}s, where one can go to work out and build physical strength, Pokémon Gyms are places where Trainers can go to sharpen their {{pkmn|battle|battling}} skills and where their Pokémon can go to gain [[experience]]. | ||
Often specializing in a particular [[type]], Gyms create an environment which allows Trainers to test both their skills and Pokémon against those of others. The most powerful Trainer in a given Gym is called the [[Gym Leader]], who is revered by both the lower-ranking members of the Gym and local fans. | Often specializing in a particular [[type]], Gyms create an environment which allows Trainers to test both their skills and Pokémon against those of others. The most powerful Trainer in a given Gym is called the [[Gym Leader]], who is revered by both the lower-ranking members of the Gym and local fans. Usually, Gyms are designed to follow and suit the [[type]] that the Gym specializes in, such as [[Wattson]]'s Gym that has electric gates to indicate that it is {{t|Electric}}. However, there are also Gyms that do not practice this, such as [[Viridian Gym]] or [[Cinnabar Gym]]. | ||
Official Gyms are certified by a [[Pokémon League]], and at least eight official Gym [[Badge]]s are requested before entering a [[Pokémon League#Types of competitions|League Competition]]. Gyms are vital to a Pokémon Trainer's journey; they may have to travel far and wide, as there can only be one Gym per city. There are also unofficial Gyms that are not certified, many of which are prestigeous nonetheless. | |||
==In core series games== | |||
===Official Gyms=== | |||
Most official Gyms feature a number of Trainers that the player may face before battling the Gym Leader. Their teams typically consist of the same [[type]] of Pokémon that the Gym Leader has. These Trainers cannot be battled after the Gym Leader has been defeated, with the exception of those found in [[Driftveil Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}. | |||
In all regions so far, the [[Gym guide]] routinely stands at the entrance of the Gym, giving the player advice about the type advantages corresponding to the signature type of the Gym Leader. | In all regions so far, the [[Gym guide]] routinely stands at the entrance of the Gym, giving the player advice about the type advantages corresponding to the signature type of the Gym Leader. | ||
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| [[Pastoria Gym]]{{tt|*|Veilstone Gym is the fourth Gym in Platinum Version}} | | [[Pastoria Gym]]{{tt|*|Veilstone Gym is the fourth Gym in Platinum Version}} | ||
| [[File:Fen Badge.png| | | [[File:Fen Badge.png|50px]]<br><small>{{Badge|Fen}}</small> | ||
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}} | | style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}} | ||
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCrasher Wake.png|link=Crasher Wake]]<br><small>[[Crasher Wake]]</small> | | colspan="6"|[[File:VSCrasher Wake.png|link=Crasher Wake]]<br><small>[[Crasher Wake]]</small> | ||
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| [[File:Toxic Badge.png|50px]]<br><small>{{Badge|Toxic}}</small> | | [[File:Toxic Badge.png|50px]]<br><small>{{Badge|Toxic}}</small> | ||
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Poison}} | | style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Poison}} | ||
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoxie.png|link=Roxie]]<br><small>[[Roxie]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2}}</small> | | colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoxie.png|link=Roxie]]<br><small>[[Roxie]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}</small> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Castelia Gym]] | | [[Castelia Gym]] | ||
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=== | ====Gallery==== | ||
{{incomplete|section|needs=HGSS pictures different colors, Generation VI pictures}} | |||
Generations {{gen|II}}, {{gen|V}} and {{gen|VI}} have a unique design for each Gym (except [[Cinnabar Gym]], which is destroyed). However, in Generation II, the only difference is the shape and color of the roof, with the exception of Saffron and Cerulean Gyms. | |||
<gallery perrow="5"> | |||
File:Gym RBGY.png|Generation I | |||
File:Gym 2 RBGY.png|Generation I | |||
File:Gym RSE.png|Generation III (Hoenn) | |||
File:Gym FRLG.png|Generation III (Kanto) | |||
File:Gym DPPt.png|Generation IV (Sinnoh) | |||
File:Gym HGSS.png|Generation IV (Johto) | |||
File:Kanto Gym HGSS.png|Generation IV (Kanto) | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''Generation II''' | |||
<gallery perrow="5"> | |||
File:Violet Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Violet Gym]] | |||
File:Azalea Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Azalea Gym]] | |||
File:Goldenrod Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Goldenrod Gym]] | |||
File:Ecruteak Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Ecruteak Gym]] | |||
File:Cianwood Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Cianwood Gym]] | |||
File:Olivine Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Olivine Gym]] | |||
File:Mahogany Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Mahogany Gym]] | |||
File:Blackthorn Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Blackthorn Gym]] | |||
File:Pewter Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Pewter Gym]] | |||
File:Cerulean Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Cerulean Gym]] | |||
File:Vermilion Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Vermilion Gym]] | |||
File:Celadon Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Celadon Gym]] | |||
File:Fuchsia Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Fuchsia Gym]] | |||
File:Saffron Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Saffron Gym]] | |||
File:Viridian Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Viridian Gym]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''Generation V''' | |||
<gallery perrow="5"> | |||
File:Striaton Gym Exterior BW.png|[[Striaton Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}} | |||
File:Nacrene Gym exterior BW.png|[[Nacrene Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}} | |||
File:Castelia Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Castelia Gym]] | |||
File:Nimbasa Gym exterior BW.png|[[Nimbasa Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}} | |||
File:Nimbasa Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Nimbasa Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} | |||
File:Driftveil Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Driftveil Gym]] | |||
File:Mistralton Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Mistralton Gym]] | |||
File:Icirrus Gym exterior BW.png|[[Icirrus Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}} | |||
File:Opelucid Gym exterior BB2.png|[[Opelucid Gym]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}} | |||
File:Opelucid Gym exterior WW2.png|[[Opelucid Gym]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}} | |||
File:Aspertia Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Aspertia Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} | |||
File:Virbank Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Virbank Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} | |||
File:Humilau Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Humilau Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Unofficial Gyms=== | |||
====Saffron City Dojo==== | |||
{{Main|Fighting Dojo}} | |||
The Trainers of this Gym specialize in {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. It used to be an official Gym until [[Sabrina]] defeated its Leader, [[Kiyo]]. After the player defeats the Dojo's Karate Master Kiyo, he will give the player either {{p|Hitmonlee}} or {{p|Hitmonchan}} as a reward. | |||
====Prestige Precept center==== | |||
{{main|Prestige Precept Center}} | |||
Also known as the Pre Gym, this unofficial Gym of [[Phenac City]] doubles as an {{pkmn|academy}}. In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], its Leader, [[Justy]], will not battle the Trainer until they have at least six Pokémon, and will give away {{TM|27|Return}}. | |||
==In Pokémon GO== | |||
{{main|Gym (GO)}} | |||
[[File:GO Guide Gym 1.png|thumb|150px|A Gym in Pokémon GO, claimed by Team Mystic, with a {{p|Pidgeot}} as its strongest Pokémon]] | |||
In [[Pokémon GO]], Gyms are located at various locations in the real world, being depicted as large towers in the Map View. | |||
If a Gym tower is red, yellow, or blue, that Gym is currently controlled by the team of that color; if a Gym tower is white, that Gym is currently not controlled by any team. | |||
After selecting a team (which can only be done after reaching level 5), a player can battle at Gyms. At Gyms of the same team, players can train (which increases the Gym's [[Prestige]]) or support it by adding their own Pokémon as a defender. At Gyms of an opposing team, players can challenge them in order to decrease their Prestige. If a Gym's Prestige reaches 0, the Gym becomes free to be claimed by any team. | |||
{{-}} | |||
==In the anime== | |||
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, all official Gyms present in the [[core series|core series games]] have been featured. However, there have been several instances in the anime which have suggested that there are more official Gyms in the anime than {{player}}s are given access to in the {{pkmn|games}}. The first instance occurs when [[Gary Oak]] reveals that he has at least ten [[Badge|Badges]] excluding the {{Badge|Earth}}, of which only three correspond to known Kanto League Badges, suggesting there are at least fifteen Gyms in [[Kanto]]. Before the [[Indigo League]] competition, Ash encounters [[Otoshi]] in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]'' who owns eight Badges, but only shares six in common with Ash. Later in the episode, another {{pkmn|Trainer}} appears with eight other completely different Badges. | |||
Other Badges observed in the anime which do not correspond to known Badges suggest that there are at least 9 Gyms in [[Hoenn]], 11 in [[Sinnoh]], 14 in [[Unova]], and 11 in [[Kalos]]. | |||
===Official Gyms=== | |||
=====Orange Archipelago===== | =====Orange Archipelago===== | ||
The [[Orange Archipelago]] also contains its own league, complete with its own Gyms: | The [[Orange Archipelago]] also contains its own league, complete with its own Gyms: | ||
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Unlike the main series anime, the Gyms closely follow the system utilised in the games, where the challenger is able to use all Pokémon in their team against the [[Gym Leader]]. Gyms also have scoreboards featuring each Trainer's current Pokémon and their remaining {{stat|HP}}. Gym Leaders may also hand out a [[TM]] along with their [[Badge]], and are shown to be capable of altering their Pokémon used in battle, with [[Brock]] choosing two out of six potential Pokémon, and [[Giovanni]] using a different set of Pokémon than those used against his battle with {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}. | Unlike the main series anime, the Gyms closely follow the system utilised in the games, where the challenger is able to use all Pokémon in their team against the [[Gym Leader]]. Gyms also have scoreboards featuring each Trainer's current Pokémon and their remaining {{stat|HP}}. Gym Leaders may also hand out a [[TM]] along with their [[Badge]], and are shown to be capable of altering their Pokémon used in battle, with [[Brock]] choosing two out of six potential Pokémon, and [[Giovanni]] using a different set of Pokémon than those used against his battle with {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}. | ||
= | ===Unofficial Gyms=== | ||
==Unofficial Gyms | |||
====A.J.'s Gym==== | ====A.J.'s Gym==== | ||
This Gym is run solely by the Trainer [[A.J.]], and is notable for its rigorous training methods. It is unknown what prize if any A.J. gave to any victorious challengers, because he left it to enter the [[Pokémon League]] after he defeated 100 challengers in a row using only his {{p|Sandshrew}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. | This Gym is run solely by the Trainer [[A.J.]], and is notable for its rigorous training methods. It is unknown what prize if any A.J. gave to any victorious challengers, because he left it to enter the [[Pokémon League]] after he defeated 100 challengers in a row using only his {{p|Sandshrew}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===In the TCG=== | ==In the manga== | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga === | |||
In early chapters of [[Pokémon Adventures]], Gym buildings were likely to be seen only when a character challenged the [[Gym Leader]], as the building would host their Gym battle. In particular, Roxanne's Gym at [[Rustboro City]] appeared to be retractable, the building acting as both an examination hall and a battlefield. | |||
The Gyms featured in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} and the {{chap|Black & White}} started to incorporate the interior layouts directly from the games, to feature obstacles that {{adv|Platinum}} and {{adv|Black}} respectively had to overcome in order to reach the Gym Leader. This was not applicable for their final Gym challenges, as they challenged their respective opponents outside of the Gym. | |||
{{-}} | |||
==In the TCG== | |||
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], all Gyms are {{TCG|Stadium card}}s, which provide a specific effect while they are in play. | |||
===Official Gyms=== | |||
This listing is of cards based on official Gyms from the [[Pokémon games]] and often focus on the [[type]] speciality of a particular Gym. | |||
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Pewter City Gym|115}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=115/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Cerulean City Gym|108}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=57/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Vermilion City Gym|120}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=120/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Celadon City Gym|107}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=107/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Fuchsia City Gym|114}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=114/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Saffron City Gym|122}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=122/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Cinnabar City Gym|113}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=113/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Viridian City Gym|123}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=123/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Sunyshore City Gym|94}}|type=Stadium|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=94/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/090}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Aspertia City Gym|127}}|type=Stadium|enset=Boundaries Crossed|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=127/149|jpsetlink=Boundaries Crossed|jpset=Cold Flare|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=057/059}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Virbank City Gym|126}}|type=Stadium|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=26/135|jpsetlink=Plasma Storm|jpset=Freeze Bolt|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=057/059}} | |||
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}} | |||
===Unofficial Gyms=== | |||
This listing is of cards that feature [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]]-exclusive Gyms, which focus on altering a certain gameplay mechanic. | This listing is of cards that feature [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]]-exclusive Gyms, which focus on altering a certain gameplay mechanic. | ||
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}} | {{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}} | ||
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Tricky Gym|90}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/085}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Tricky Gym|90}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/085}} | ||
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}} | {{cardlist/footer|Stadium}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{langtable|color={{arceus color light}}|bordercolor={{arceus color}} | {{langtable|color={{arceus color light}}|bordercolor={{arceus color}} | ||
|zh_cmn= | |zh_cmn=道館 / 道馆 ''Dàoguǎn'' (anime)<br>練功場 ''Liàngōngcháng'' (manga) | ||
|da=Styrkecenter (original series and ''Advanced Generation'' series)<br>Sal (''Diamond & Pearl'' series onwards) | |da=Styrkecenter (original series and ''Advanced Generation'' series)<br>Sal (''Diamond & Pearl'' series onwards) | ||
|nl=Sportschool | |nl=Sportschool | ||
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|pt=Ginásio | |pt=Ginásio | ||
|ro=Arenă | |ro=Arenă | ||
|ru=Гим ''Gim''<br>Спортзал ''Sportzal'' | |ru=Гим ''Gim''<br>Зал ''Zal''<br>Спортзал ''Sportzal'' | ||
|es=Gimnasio | |es=Gimnasio | ||
|sv=Gym | |sv=Gym | ||
|th=ยิม | |th=ยิม ''Yim'' | ||
|tr=Salon | |||
|vi=Nhà thi đấu | |||
}} | }} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* {{cat|Episodes with Gym battles}} | * {{cat|Episodes with Gym battles}} |
Revision as of 23:29, 21 September 2016
A Gym (Japanese: ジム Gym) is a place where Pokémon Trainers go to train their Pokémon. Just like real-life gymnasiums, where one can go to work out and build physical strength, Pokémon Gyms are places where Trainers can go to sharpen their battling skills and where their Pokémon can go to gain experience.
Often specializing in a particular type, Gyms create an environment which allows Trainers to test both their skills and Pokémon against those of others. The most powerful Trainer in a given Gym is called the Gym Leader, who is revered by both the lower-ranking members of the Gym and local fans. Usually, Gyms are designed to follow and suit the type that the Gym specializes in, such as Wattson's Gym that has electric gates to indicate that it is Electric. However, there are also Gyms that do not practice this, such as Viridian Gym or Cinnabar Gym.
Official Gyms are certified by a Pokémon League, and at least eight official Gym Badges are requested before entering a League Competition. Gyms are vital to a Pokémon Trainer's journey; they may have to travel far and wide, as there can only be one Gym per city. There are also unofficial Gyms that are not certified, many of which are prestigeous nonetheless.
In core series games
Official Gyms
Most official Gyms feature a number of Trainers that the player may face before battling the Gym Leader. Their teams typically consist of the same type of Pokémon that the Gym Leader has. These Trainers cannot be battled after the Gym Leader has been defeated, with the exception of those found in Driftveil GymB2W2.
In all regions so far, the Gym guide routinely stands at the entrance of the Gym, giving the player advice about the type advantages corresponding to the signature type of the Gym Leader.
There are generally eight known official Gyms in each core series region.
Gallery
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: HGSS pictures different colors, Generation VI pictures |
Generations II, V and VI have a unique design for each Gym (except Cinnabar Gym, which is destroyed). However, in Generation II, the only difference is the shape and color of the roof, with the exception of Saffron and Cerulean Gyms.
Generation II
Generation V
Unofficial Gyms
Saffron City Dojo
- Main article: Fighting Dojo
The Trainers of this Gym specialize in Fighting-type Pokémon. It used to be an official Gym until Sabrina defeated its Leader, Kiyo. After the player defeats the Dojo's Karate Master Kiyo, he will give the player either Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan as a reward.
Prestige Precept center
- Main article: Prestige Precept Center
Also known as the Pre Gym, this unofficial Gym of Phenac City doubles as an academy. In Pokémon Colosseum, its Leader, Justy, will not battle the Trainer until they have at least six Pokémon, and will give away TM27 (Return).
In Pokémon GO
- Main article: Gym (GO)
In Pokémon GO, Gyms are located at various locations in the real world, being depicted as large towers in the Map View.
If a Gym tower is red, yellow, or blue, that Gym is currently controlled by the team of that color; if a Gym tower is white, that Gym is currently not controlled by any team.
After selecting a team (which can only be done after reaching level 5), a player can battle at Gyms. At Gyms of the same team, players can train (which increases the Gym's Prestige) or support it by adding their own Pokémon as a defender. At Gyms of an opposing team, players can challenge them in order to decrease their Prestige. If a Gym's Prestige reaches 0, the Gym becomes free to be claimed by any team.
In the anime
In the anime, all official Gyms present in the core series games have been featured. However, there have been several instances in the anime which have suggested that there are more official Gyms in the anime than players are given access to in the games. The first instance occurs when Gary Oak reveals that he has at least ten Badges excluding the Earth Badge, of which only three correspond to known Kanto League Badges, suggesting there are at least fifteen Gyms in Kanto. Before the Indigo League competition, Ash encounters Otoshi in Bad to the Bone who owns eight Badges, but only shares six in common with Ash. Later in the episode, another Trainer appears with eight other completely different Badges.
Other Badges observed in the anime which do not correspond to known Badges suggest that there are at least 9 Gyms in Hoenn, 11 in Sinnoh, 14 in Unova, and 11 in Kalos.
Official Gyms
Orange Archipelago
The Orange Archipelago also contains its own league, complete with its own Gyms:
Orange Islands | |||
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Gym | Prize | Type | Leader |
Mikan Gym | Coral-Eye Badge |
Water | Cissy |
Navel Gym | Sea Ruby Badge |
Various | Danny |
Trovita Gym | Spike Shell Badge |
Various | Rudy |
Kumquat Gym | Jade Star Badge |
Various | Luana |
Pummelo Stadium | Winner's Trophy |
Various | Drake |
In Pokémon Origins
All eight Kanto Gyms featured in the games Pokémon Red and Green were shown in Pokémon Origins, which primarily showcased Red challenging the Pewter Gym in File 1: Red and the Viridian Gym in File 3: Giovanni.
Unlike the main series anime, the Gyms closely follow the system utilised in the games, where the challenger is able to use all Pokémon in their team against the Gym Leader. Gyms also have scoreboards featuring each Trainer's current Pokémon and their remaining HP. Gym Leaders may also hand out a TM along with their Badge, and are shown to be capable of altering their Pokémon used in battle, with Brock choosing two out of six potential Pokémon, and Giovanni using a different set of Pokémon than those used against his battle with Blue.
Unofficial Gyms
A.J.'s Gym
This Gym is run solely by the Trainer A.J., and is notable for its rigorous training methods. It is unknown what prize if any A.J. gave to any victorious challengers, because he left it to enter the Pokémon League after he defeated 100 challengers in a row using only his Sandshrew. This Gym appears in The Path to the Pokémon League.
Fighting Spirit Gym
This Gym was run by Anthony, who was training his Hitmonchan for the P1 Grand Prix. It did not appear to be used for actual Pokémon battles. Instead, it had the appearance of a gym used for training and exercising.
Kaz Gym
This Gym in Dark City wanted to become an official Gym to earn money, but was rejected by the Pokémon League. It has Pokémon of various types, but its primary Pokémon is an Electabuzz. This Gym appears in Showdown at Dark City and is run by Kaz.
Yas Gym
This Gym in Dark City wanted to become an official Gym to earn money, but was rejected by the Pokémon League. The Gym Trainers specialize in Fighting-type Pokémon but the Gym Leader's Pokémon is a Scyther. This Gym appears in Showdown at Dark City and is run by Yas.
Coastline Gym
This is an unofficial Gym that was featured in Just Add Water. It is located on the outskirts of Blackthorn City. Led by Dorian, the Gym specializes in Water-type Pokémon. Unlike the other Water-type Gyms, Dorian holds his battles underwater.
Although the Gym is unofficial, Dorian is hoping that by word of mouth it will become more popular. In fact, after Ash and his friends visited the Gym, they promised they would tell everyone at the Silver Conference about it. However, it hasn't been mentioned since then.
Powerzone Gym
This is an unofficial Gym run by Jessie, James, and Meowth in Gymbaliar!. They used the Gym as a method of training and building strategies, however they were on a losing streak until a wild Croagunk appeared and was used as Jessie's powerhouse.
Gallery
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In early chapters of Pokémon Adventures, Gym buildings were likely to be seen only when a character challenged the Gym Leader, as the building would host their Gym battle. In particular, Roxanne's Gym at Rustboro City appeared to be retractable, the building acting as both an examination hall and a battlefield.
The Gyms featured in the Diamond & Pearl arc and the Black & White arc started to incorporate the interior layouts directly from the games, to feature obstacles that Platinum and Black respectively had to overcome in order to reach the Gym Leader. This was not applicable for their final Gym challenges, as they challenged their respective opponents outside of the Gym.
In the TCG
In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, all Gyms are Stadium cards, which provide a specific effect while they are in play.
Official Gyms
This listing is of cards based on official Gyms from the Pokémon games and often focus on the type speciality of a particular Gym.
Unofficial Gyms
This listing is of cards that feature TCG-exclusive Gyms, which focus on altering a certain gameplay mechanic.
Related cards Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
No Removal Gym | T [St] | Gym Heroes | 103/132 | Leaders' Stadium | |||
The Rocket's Training Gym | T [St] | Gym Heroes | 104/132 | Leaders' Stadium | |||
Narrow Gym | T [St] | Gym Heroes | 124/132 | Leaders' Stadium | |||
Chaos Gym | T [St] | Gym Challenge | 102/132 | Leaders' Stadium | |||
Resistance Gym | T [St] | Gym Challenge | 109/132 | Leaders' Stadium | |||
Rocket's Minefield Gym | T [St] | Gym Challenge | 119/132 | Challenge from the Darkness | |||
Ecogym | T [St] | Neo Genesis | 84/111 | Gold, Silver, to a New World... | |||
Broken Ground Gym | T [St] | Neo Destiny | 84/105 | Darkness, and to Light... | |||
Rocket's Tricky Gym | T [St] | EX Team Rocket Returns | 90/109 | Rocket Gang Strikes Back | 082/085 | ||
Trivia
- For Gymbaliar!, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about Gyms. He writes this senryū about them: 「かてるまで なんどもちょうせん ポケモンジム」 "Until you win, battle again and again; that is a Pokémon Gym."
- This is also the episode Team Rocket set up a fake Gym, with Jessie acting as its Leader.
- In Generation I, a glitch allows Trainers to fish in the statues at the front of the Gyms.
- No known Gym has specialized in Dark-type Pokémon.
- As the Fighting Dojo in Kanto was once official, every region except Unova has had a Fighting-type Gym at one time.
- Despite the above fact, there has been a Fighting-type specialist in every region, either as a Gym Leader or an Elite Four member.
- A Trainer in the Glitter Lighthouse also says Jasmine used to specialize in Rock-type Pokémon, meaning every region except Unova has had a Rock-type Gym at one time.
- In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, each Gym's frame is colored according to the type, except for the Viridian Gym, which has no specialist type. The Viridian Gym's frame is green.
- In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, walking Pokémon are not allowed in the Blackthorn Gym and Viridian Gym because the flooring is unstable. Coincidentally, both Gyms are the last of the Gyms challenged in Johto and Kanto, respectively.
- Eight of the eleven Unova Gyms serve dual purposes, both as a place of battle and as a service: Striaton Gym is a restaurant, Nacrene Gym is a museum and library, Castelia Gym is a gallery showcasing the paintings of the Gym Leader Burgh, Nimbasa Gym is a set of roller coasters to go with the Ferris Wheel in Nimbasa City in Pokémon Black and White or a fashion show catwalk in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Driftveil Gym is a mining operation, Mistralton Gym is an airplane hangar, Aspertia Gym is a school, and Virbank Gym is a music club.
- In Generation V and VI, Gyms do not take on a single appearance, with their look being customized to suit the Gym Leader's specialist type. Gyms previously only had unique designs in Generation II, where the roof colors differed between Gyms.
- In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, every Gym has, with the exception of Aspertia Gym, a unique remix of the usual Pokémon Gym theme music.
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See also
The Pokémon League | |||
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Participation Trainer • Battle • Gym Leaders Gyms • Badges • Referee Championship matches Elite Four • Orange League Champion League Pokémon League Conferences Indigo • Silver • Ever Grande • Lily of the Valley Vertress • Lumiose • Manalo |
Regional Pokémon Leagues Indigo • Orange* • Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh Unova • Kalos • Alola • Galar • Paldea Areas of jurisdiction Pokémon League Reception Gate • Hall of Fame Palace of Victory • Cerulean Cave Others Pokémon Association • PIA World Coronation Series (Masters Eight Tournament) |
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