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|professor=[[Professor Oak]]
|professor=[[Professor Oak]]
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|villain=[[Team Rocket]]
|villain=[[Team Rocket]]
|league=[[Indigo League]]
|league=[[Indigo League]]
|location=[[Indigo Plateau]]
|location=[[Indigo Plateau]]
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]]
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]]
|season=[[Pokémon: Indigo League|Indigo League]] (1)<br>[[Pokémon: Advanced Battle|Advanced Battle]] (8)<br>[[Pokémon: Battle Frontier|Battle Frontier]] (9)
|season=[[S01|Indigo League]] (1)<br>[[S08|Advanced Battle]] (8)<br>[[S09|Battle Frontier]] (9)
|series={{series2|Original}}<br>{{series2|Advanced Generation}}
|series={{series2|Original}}<br>{{series2|Advanced Generation}}
|generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}
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The '''Kanto''' region (Japanese: '''カントー地方''' ''Kantō-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located east of [[Johto]], and as revealed by the {{DL|Pokégear|radio}} show {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Sinnoh Sound}}, is located south of [[Sinnoh]]. It was the first region to be introduced. It is the setting of the [[Generation I]] games and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}; it is also accessible in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} after the quest in Johto is completed.
The '''Kanto''' region (Japanese: '''{{tt|カントー地方|カントーちほう}}''' ''Kantō-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located east of [[Johto]], and as revealed by the {{DL|Pokégear|radio}} show {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Sinnoh Sound}}, is located south of [[Sinnoh]]. It was the first region to be introduced. It is the setting of the [[Generation I]] games and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}; it is also accessible in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} after the quest in Johto is completed.


All cities in Kanto are named after colors ([[Viridian City]], [[Lavender Town]], [[Indigo Plateau]], etc.), with the exception of [[Pallet Town]], which is also a reference to color. [[Professor Oak]] is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] and gives [[Pokémon Trainer]]s a choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}} as their [[starter Pokémon]]. In Yellow, the only choice is a [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]] that he recently caught, although he did have an {{p|Eevee}}. In the games, the player begins his or her journey in Pallet Town and ends it at Indigo Plateau.
All cities in Kanto are named after colors ([[Viridian City]], [[Lavender Town]], [[Indigo Plateau]], etc.), with the exception of [[Pallet Town]], which is also a reference to color. [[Professor Oak]] is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] and gives [[Pokémon Trainer]]s a choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}} as their [[starter Pokémon]]. In Yellow, the only choice is a [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]] that he recently caught, although he did have an {{p|Eevee}}. In the games, the player begins his or her journey in Pallet Town and ends it at Indigo Plateau.
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===Connection to Japan===
===Connection to Japan===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world}}
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world}}
[[File:Pokemonworld.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Kanto region as the {{wp|Kantō region}}.]]
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Kanto region as the {{wp|Kantō region}}.]]
Regardless of their proximity, the people of Johto and those of Kanto are set apart by many cultural differences. Kanto is based on the real {{wp|Kantō region}} in Japan. Compared to the traditional {{wp|Kansai region}} (where Johto is based), Kanto is modern and technological, which is reflected in the look of the cities and the buildings like the Pokémon Lab of Cinnabar Island and the Power Plant. This fact is also reflected in Kanto being the only Pokémon region without any legends, myths, or traditions related to Pokémon, and being the centerpoint for innovation, with the Poké Ball's ultimate upgrade, the [[Master Ball]], being recently invented by Silph Co. The soil of the Kantō region is volcanic, referencing the in-game Kanto region's inability to maintain a [[Berry]] crop in [[Generation II]], [[Generation III]] and [[Generation IV]]. People from Kanto are considered to be sophisticated, reserved and formal. Kansai and Kantō, however different, are the two most important areas of Honshū, the largest island in Japan, and, much like Johto and Kanto, represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. The cultural divide is most noticeable in the games, as the player talks to and learns about the denizens of both regions.
Regardless of their proximity, the people of Johto and those of Kanto are set apart by many cultural differences. Kanto is based on the real {{wp|Kantō region}} in Japan. Compared to the traditional {{wp|Kansai region}} (where Johto is based), Kanto is modern and technological, which is reflected in the look of the cities and the buildings like the Pokémon Lab of Cinnabar Island and the Power Plant. This fact is also reflected in Kanto being the only Pokémon region without any legends, myths, or traditions related to Pokémon, and being the centerpoint for innovation, with the Poké Ball's ultimate upgrade, the [[Master Ball]], being recently invented by Silph Co. The soil of the Kantō region is volcanic, referencing the in-game Kanto region's inability to maintain a [[Berry]] crop in [[Generation II]], [[Generation III]] and [[Generation IV]]. People from Kanto are considered to be sophisticated, reserved and formal. Kansai and Kantō, however different, are the two most important areas of Honshū, the largest island in Japan, and, much like Johto and Kanto, represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. The cultural divide is most noticeable in the games, as the player talks to and learns about the denizens of both regions.


Tokyo, which the commercial Celadon City and the financial Saffron City are based on, is the most important commercial and economic center of Japan. Yokohama, which Vermilion City is based on, is the main and largest seaport of Japan.
Tokyo, which the commercial Celadon City and the financial Saffron City are based on, is the most important commercial and economic center of Japan. Yokohama, which Vermilion City is based on, is the main and largest seaport of Japan.
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==History==
==History==
[[File:Capsule Monsters map.jpg|right|thumb|An early design of Kanto from [[Capsule Monsters]]]]
[[File:Capsule Monsters map.jpg|thumb|200px|An early design of Kanto from [[Capsule Monsters]]]]
 
[[File:RG Kanto.png|thumb|200px|Artwork of Kanto from {{game|Red and Green|s}}]]
The Kanto region is home to a lot of Pokémon and has a rich history of creating Pokémon with technology.
The Kanto region is home to a lot of Pokémon and has a rich history of creating Pokémon with technology.


Researchers of Kanto have been great at their job. A researcher working for the evil organization [[Team Rocket]] cloned {{p|Mew}} through its genes and created the Genetic Pokémon {{p|Mewtwo}}. {{p|Porygon}}, the Virtual Pokémon, was also created by humans in Kanto.
Researchers of Kanto have been great at their job. A researcher working for the evil organization [[Team Rocket]] cloned {{p|Mew}} through its genes and created the Genetic Pokémon {{p|Mewtwo}}. {{p|Porygon}}, the Virtual Pokémon, was also created by humans in Kanto.


{{Spoilers}}
{{Spoilers}}


In contemporary history, {{ga|Red}}/{{ga|Leaf}} is given a Pokémon by [[Professor Oak]] for personal safety. Professor Oak also gives his grandson, {{ga|Blue}}, a Pokémon and asks Blue and Red/Leaf to help him fill the Pokédex, a complete encyclopedia on Pokémon. Thus, the journey of Red/Leaf begins. Red/Leaf travels across the Kanto region and collects all eight Gym Badges. During his/her journey, Red/Leaf comes across Team Rocket, an evil organization behind wrongdoings about Pokémon. Red/Leaf stops Team Rocket and defeats [[Giovanni]], their boss as well as the Gym Leader of [[Viridian Gym]], who then disbands Team Rocket. In the meantime, Blue, who has also collected all of the Kanto Gym Badges, defeats the [[Elite Four]] at the [[Indigo League]] and becomes the champion of the Kanto region. Finally, Red/Leaf makes it up to him and defeats him to gain the title of the Indigo League Champion.  
In contemporary history, {{ga|Red}}/{{ga|Leaf}} is given a Pokémon by [[Professor Oak]] for personal safety. Professor Oak also gives his grandson, {{ga|Blue}}, a Pokémon and asks Blue and Red/Leaf to help him fill the Pokédex, a complete encyclopedia on Pokémon. Thus, the journey of Red/Leaf begins. Red/Leaf travels across the Kanto region and collects all eight Gym Badges. During his/her journey, Red/Leaf comes across Team Rocket, an evil organization behind wrongdoings about Pokémon. Red/Leaf stops Team Rocket and defeats [[Giovanni]], their boss as well as the Gym Leader of [[Viridian Gym]], who then disbands Team Rocket. In the meantime, Blue, who has also collected all of the Kanto Gym Badges, defeats the [[Elite Four]] at the [[Indigo League]] and becomes the champion of the Kanto region. Finally, Red/Leaf makes it up to him and defeats him to gain the title of the Indigo League Champion.  
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==Cities, routes, and other locations==
==Cities, routes, and other locations==
The Kanto region features ten [[list of cities and towns by name|towns and cities]]. There is a wide variety of towns and cities throughout the region; from the large, urban [[Saffron City]] to the quiet, quaint town of [[Pallet Town|Pallet]]. Kanto features a [[Pokémon League]], like most other regions in the [[Pokémon world]]. However, since Kanto shares its borders with [[Johto]], it also shares the same Pokémon League. Kanto and Johto are the only known regions that can be crossed with relative ease. Even though Kanto and Johto are culturally and socially different, the two regions are actually very similar in terms of geography.
The Kanto region features ten [[List of cities and towns|towns and cities]]. There is a wide variety of towns and cities throughout the region; from the large, urban [[Saffron City]] to the quiet, quaint town of [[Pallet Town|Pallet]]. Kanto features a [[Pokémon League]], like most other regions in the [[Pokémon world]]. However, since Kanto shares its borders with [[Johto]], it also shares the same Pokémon League. Kanto and Johto are the only known regions that can be crossed with relative ease. Even though Kanto and Johto are culturally and socially different, the two regions are actually very similar in terms of geography.


The Kanto region includes 28 different routes, which acts as roads to cities and towns or points of interest. The Johto region follows Kanto's route number which ends at {{rt|28|Kanto}} in the Kanto region and begins with Johto's {{rt|29|Johto}}. Unlike other regions, Kanto does not have routes featuring any sort of weather conditions, such as Hoenn's {{rt|119|Hoenn}} which rains and thunders constantly and Sinnoh's {{rt|217|Sinnoh}} in which hail regularly falls. The Kanto region seems to have the most temperate climate of the [[Region|six main regions]].
The Kanto region includes 28 different routes, which acts as roads to cities and towns or points of interest. The Johto region follows Kanto's route number which ends at {{rt|28|Kanto}} in the Kanto region and begins with Johto's {{rt|29|Johto}}. Unlike other regions, Kanto does not have routes featuring any sort of weather conditions, such as Hoenn's {{rt|119|Hoenn}} which rains and thunders constantly and Sinnoh's {{rt|217|Sinnoh}} in which hail regularly falls. The Kanto region seems to have the most temperate climate of the [[Region|six main regions]].
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===Demographics===
===Demographics===
Including all the cities and towns in the Kanto region, the total population in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} is 391.
Including all the cities and towns in the Kanto region, the total population in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} is 391, while in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} the population is 364.


===Cities/Towns===
===Cities/Towns===
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| [[File:Bill Lighthouse.png|100px]]
| [[File:Bill Lighthouse.png|100px]]
| [[Bill's Lighthouse]]
| [[Bill's Lighthouse]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Bill's Lighthouse is located somewhere near [[Cerulean City]].
| style="text-align:left" | Bill's Lighthouse is located somewhere near [[Cerulean City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|100px]]
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|100px]]
| [[Cameran Palace]]
| [[Cameran Palace]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Cameran Palace is located in the center of [[Rota]].
| style="text-align:left" | Cameran Palace is located in the center of [[Rota]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Camomile Island.png|100px]]
| [[File:Camomile Island.png|100px]]
| [[Camomile Island]]
| [[Camomile Island]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is an island located in the Kanto [[region]].
| style="text-align:left" | It is an island located in the Kanto [[region]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Camp Pokéhearst.png|100px]]
| [[File:Camp Pokéhearst.png|100px]]
| [[Camp Pokéhearst]]
| [[Camp Pokéhearst]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is a camp located east of [[Hollywood]].
| style="text-align:left" | It is a camp located east of [[Hollywood]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Chrysanthemum Island.png|100px]]
| [[File:Chrysanthemum Island.png|100px]]
| [[Chrysanthemum Island]]
| [[Chrysanthemum Island]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A popular tourist destination in Kanto featuring a beach and a [[Pokémon Contest|Contest Hall]].
| style="text-align:left" | A popular tourist destination in Kanto featuring a beach and a [[Pokémon Contest|Contest Hall]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Commerce City.png|100px]]
| [[File:Commerce City.png|100px]]
| [[Commerce City]]  
| [[Commerce City]]  
| style="text-align:left;" | It is a large city with a park and is located somewhere in Kanto.
| style="text-align:left" | It is a large city with a park and is located somewhere in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Cremini Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Cremini Town.png|100px]]
| [[Cremini Town]]  
| [[Cremini Town]]  
| style="text-align:left;" | A town close to [[Tohjo Falls]]. The [[Battle Tower]], lead by {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} is also nearby.
| style="text-align:left" | A town close to [[Tohjo Falls]]. The [[Battle Tower]], lead by {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} is also nearby.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Dark City.png|100px]]
| [[File:Dark City.png|100px]]
| [[Dark City]]
| [[Dark City]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Evolution Mountain.png|100px]]
| [[File:Evolution Mountain.png|100px]]
| [[Evolution Mountain]]
| [[Evolution Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A mountain located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island. [[Stone Town]] lies at its base.
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island. [[Stone Town]] lies at its base.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Fennel Valley.png|100px]]
| [[File:Fennel Valley.png|100px]]
| [[Fennel Valley]]
| [[Fennel Valley]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is a valley located in the Kanto region.
| style="text-align:left" | It is a valley located in the Kanto region.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Gaiva Dam.png|100px]]
| [[File:Gaiva Dam.png|100px]]
| [[Gaiva Dam]]
| [[Gaiva Dam]]
| style="text-align:left;" | The dam was once being constructed near [[Fuchsia City]]. The workers abandoned the dam to protect the surrounding habitat. The dam was eventually destroyed by [[Team Rocket]].
| style="text-align:left" | The dam was once being constructed near [[Fuchsia City]]. The workers abandoned the dam to protect the surrounding habitat. The dam was eventually destroyed by [[Team Rocket]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Gardenia Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Gardenia Town.png|100px]]
| [[Gardenia Town]]
| [[Gardenia Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | The town has a Contest Hall and is located in Kanto.
| style="text-align:left" | The town has a Contest Hall and is located in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Grandpa Canyon.png|100px]]
| [[File:Grandpa Canyon.png|100px]]
| [[Grampa Canyon]]
| [[Grampa Canyon]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A canyon located outside of Neon Town.
| style="text-align:left" | A canyon located outside of Neon Town.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Gringey City.png|100px]]
| [[File:Gringey City.png|100px]]
| [[Gringey City]]
| [[Gringey City]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A once-thriving city that over-expanded with its factories. As a result, the city has become polluted and practically abandoned. It is located between Celadon City and Fuchsia City.
| style="text-align:left" | A once-thriving city that over-expanded with its factories. As a result, the city has become polluted and practically abandoned. It is located between Celadon City and Fuchsia City.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Hidden Village.png|100px]]
| [[File:Hidden Village.png|100px]]
| [[Hidden Village]]
| [[Hidden Village]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Hidden Village is located between [[Cerulean City]] and [[Vermilion City]]. Run by [[Melanie]], the village is a place for Pokémon who have been abandoned by their Trainers. She takes care of them until they're ready to return to the wild.
| style="text-align:left" | Hidden Village is located between [[Cerulean City]] and [[Vermilion City]]. Run by [[Melanie]], the village is a place for Pokémon who have been abandoned by their Trainers. She takes care of them until they're ready to return to the wild.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Hollywood.png|100px]]
| [[File:Hollywood.png|100px]]
| [[Hollywood]]
| [[Hollywood]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Hollywood is located in western Kanto. It is based on the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real-world]] city {{wp|Hollywood}}.
| style="text-align:left" | Hollywood is located in western Kanto. It is based on the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real-world]] city {{wp|Hollywood}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Hop Hop Hop Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Hop Hop Hop Town.png|100px]]
| [[HopHopHop Town]]
| [[HopHopHop Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | HopHopHop Town is an urban settlement located on the outskirts of [[Celadon City]].
| style="text-align:left" | HopHopHop Town is an urban settlement located on the outskirts of [[Celadon City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:House of Imite.png|100px]]
| [[File:House of Imite.png|100px]]
| [[House of Imite]]
| [[House of Imite]]
| style="text-align:left;" | The House of Imite is located between the {{safari|Kanto}} and [[Cinnabar Island]]. Home to [[Duplica]] and her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}}, the House of Imite is also where Duplica and her Ditto perform shows for audiences.  
| style="text-align:left" | The House of Imite is located between the {{safari|Kanto}} and [[Cinnabar Island]]. Home to [[Duplica]] and her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}}, the House of Imite is also where Duplica and her Ditto perform shows for audiences.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Laramie Village.png|100px]]
| [[Laramie Village]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located on the Laramie Big P Ranch between [[Fuchsia City]] and {{safari|Kanto}}. It is noted for having a festival celebrating the [[Big P Pokémon Race]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Leaf Forest.png|100px]]
| [[File:Leaf Forest.png|100px]]
| [[Leaf Forest]]
| [[Leaf Forest]]
| style="text-align:left;" | This forest has an unusual power that can suddenly cause {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to evolve.
| style="text-align:left" | This forest has an unusual power that can suddenly cause {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to evolve.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Maidens Peak.png|100px]]
| [[File:Maidens Peak.png|100px]]
| [[Maiden's Peak]]
| [[Maiden's Peak]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Maiden's Peak is a town located near [[Saffron City]]. The town is known for its haunting legend and its festival which is held at the end of every summer.
| style="text-align:left" | Maiden's Peak is a town located near [[Saffron City]]. The town is known for its haunting legend and its festival which is held at the end of every summer.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Matcha City.png|100px]]
| [[File:Matcha City.png|100px]]
| [[Matcha City]]
| [[Matcha City]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Matcha City is the location of [[Dr. Akihabara]]'s laboratory.
| style="text-align:left" | Matcha City is the location of [[Dr. Akihabara]]'s laboratory.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Metallica Island.png|100px]]
| [[File:Metallica Island.png|100px]]
| [[Metallica Island]]
| [[Metallica Island]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is an island located near the [[Seafoam Islands]] and the [[Battle Palace]] is located there.
| style="text-align:left" | It is an island located near the [[Seafoam Islands]] and the [[Battle Palace]] is located there.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Mossgreen Village.png|100px]]
| [[File:Mossgreen Village.png|100px]]
| [[Mossgreen Village]]
| [[Mossgreen Village]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is a small town located between the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] and [[Cinnabar Island]].
| style="text-align:left" | It is a small town located between the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] and [[Cinnabar Island]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Mt Hideaway.png‎|100px]]
| [[File:Mt Hideaway.png‎|100px]]
| [[Mt. Hideaway]]
| [[Mt. Hideaway]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is a large mountain located near [[Pallet Town]].
| style="text-align:left" | It is a large mountain located near [[Pallet Town]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Mulberry Contest Hall.png|100px]]
| [[File:Mulberry City.png|100px]]
| [[Mulberry City]]
| [[Mulberry City]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Mulberry City is located in the Kanto region and has a Contest Hall.
| style="text-align:left" | Mulberry City is located in the Kanto region and has a Contest Hall.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Neon Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Neon Town.png|100px]]
| [[Neon Town]]
| [[Neon Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is a vibrant town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
| style="text-align:left" | It is a vibrant town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:New Island.png|100px]]
| [[File:New Island.png|100px]]
| [[New Island]]
| [[New Island]]
| style="text-align:left;" | New Island is the setting of the [[M01|first movie]]. It was once the location of [[Team Rocket]] secret laboratory. Later in the movie, {{an|Mewtwo}} takes over the island and creates a fortress after the destruction of the laboratory.
| style="text-align:left" | New Island is the setting of the [[M01|first movie]]. It was once the location of [[Team Rocket]] secret laboratory. Later in the movie, {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} takes over the island and creates a fortress after the destruction of the laboratory.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Princess Day Festival.png|100px]]
| [[O-Hina Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town where the [[Princess Festival|Queen of the Princess Festival contest]] is held.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Old Shore Wharf.png|100px]]
| [[File:Old Shore Wharf.png|100px]]
| [[Old Shore Wharf]]
| [[Old Shore Wharf]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Old Shore Wharf is a docking place. It is where [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]] invited Trainers to go to, in order to reach New Island. [[Miranda (movie)|Miranda]] works here.
| style="text-align:left" | Old Shore Wharf is a docking place. It is where {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} invited Trainers to go to, in order to reach New Island. {{OBP|Miranda|movie}} works here.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:King Statue.png|100px]]
| [[File:King Statue.png|100px]]
| [[Pokélantis]]
| [[Pokélantis]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Pokélantis is a lost empire in the proximity of [[Pewter City]]. In present day, all that remained of the once thriving city was the tomb of [[King of Pokélantis|the king]] who once ruled it. {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} decided to investigate which ultimately led to the discovery of the tomb, which is baited with many traps.
| style="text-align:left" | Pokélantis is a lost empire in the proximity of [[Pewter City]]. In present day, all that remained of the once thriving city was the tomb of [[King of Pokélantis|the king]] who once ruled it. {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} decided to investigate which ultimately led to the discovery of the tomb, which is baited with many traps.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:EP017.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokémon Land.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Land]]
| [[Pokémon Land]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Pokémon Land is an amusement park located near [[Porta Vista]].
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon Land is an amusement park located near [[Porta Vista]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Pokémon Ninja School.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokémon Ninja School.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Ninja School]]
| [[Pokémon Ninja School]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A school located close to [[Fuchsia City]] were jujutsu is taught.
| style="text-align:left" | A school located close to [[Fuchsia City]] were jujutsu is taught.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:EP009.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokémon Tech.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Tech]]
| [[Pokémon Tech]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It serves as a school for those who do not wish to travel to collect the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]]. It is also known as Pokémon Technical and is located in between Cerulean City and Vermilion City.
| style="text-align:left" | It serves as a school for those who do not wish to travel to collect the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]]. It is also known as Pokémon Technical and is located in between Cerulean City and Vermilion City.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Pokemon Theme Park.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokemon Theme Park.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Theme Park]]
| [[Pokémon Theme Park]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A large playground where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can leave their Pokémon.
| style="text-align:left" | A large playground where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can leave their Pokémon.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Pokemopolis.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokemopolis.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémopolis]]
| [[Pokémopolis]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Pokémopolis is an ancient civilization in close proximity to [[Pallet Town]]. It made its only anime appearance in [[EP072|''The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis'']].
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémopolis is an ancient civilization in close proximity to [[Pallet Town]]. It made its only anime appearance in [[EP072|''The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis'']].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Porta Vista.png|100px]]
| [[File:Porta Vista.png|100px]]
| [[Porta Vista]]
| [[Porta Vista]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Porta Vista is a popular tourist destination located between Maiden's Peak and [[Vermilion City]].
| style="text-align:left" | Porta Vista is a popular tourist destination located between Maiden's Peak and [[Vermilion City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Potpourri Island.png|100px]]
| [[File:Potpourri Island.png|100px]]
| [[Potpourri Island]]
| [[Potpourri Island]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is an island located in Kanto's seas.
| style="text-align:left" | It is an island located in Kanto's seas.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Rifure Village.png|100px]]
| [[File:Rifure Village.png|100px]]
| [[Rifure Village]]
| [[Rifure Village]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is a tiny establishment located near Cerulean City.
| style="text-align:left" | It is a tiny establishment located near Cerulean City.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Rota.png|100px]]
| [[File:Rota.png|100px]]
| [[Rota]]
| [[Rota]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A medieval themed city where [[Cameran Palace]] is located.
| style="text-align:left" | A medieval themed city where [[Cameran Palace]] is located.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Sable City.png|100px]]
| [[File:Sable City.png|100px]]
| [[Sable City]]
| [[Sable City]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Sable City is located near [[Pewter City]].
| style="text-align:left" | Sable City is located near [[Pewter City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Safari Land.png|100px]]
| [[Safari Land]]
| style="text-align:left" | A Pokémon reserve located between [[Fuchsia City]] and the {{safari|Kanto}} where lots of Pokémon live in peace. Located in Safari Land is the Laramie Big P Ranch, owned by the Laramie family.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Sayda Island.png|100px]]
| [[File:Sayda Island.png|100px]]
| [[Sayda Island]]
| [[Sayda Island]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is a heavily forested island home to the Sayda Lab.
| style="text-align:left" | It is a heavily forested island home to the Sayda Lab.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Scissor Street.png|100px]]
| [[File:Scissor Street.png|100px]]
| [[Scissor Street]]
| [[Scissor Street]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is home to many salons for improving a Pokémon's appearance and strength.
| style="text-align:left" | It is home to many salons for improving a Pokémon's appearance and strength.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Silver Town Kanto.png|100px]]
| [[File:Silver Town Kanto.png|100px]]
| {{ka|Silver Town}}
| {{ka|Silver Town}}
| style="text-align:left;" | A town located in Kanto.
| style="text-align:left" | A town located in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Stone Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Stone Town.png|100px]]
| [[Stone Town]]
| [[Stone Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Stone Town is a tiny establishment located between the {{safari|Kanto}} and [[Cinnabar Island]].
| style="text-align:left" | Stone Town is a tiny establishment located between the {{safari|Kanto}} and [[Cinnabar Island]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Sunny Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Sunnytown.png|100px]]
| [[Sunny Town]]
| [[Sunnytown]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Sunny Town is located at one end of the [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]].
| style="text-align:left" | Sunnytown is located at one end of the [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Team Rocket Academy.png|100px]]
| [[File:Team Rocket Academy.png|100px]]
| [[Team Rocket Academy]]
| [[Team Rocket Academy]]
| style="text-align:left;" | People train here to become members of [[Team Rocket]].
| style="text-align:left" | People train here to become members of [[Team Rocket]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Terracotta Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Terracotta Town.png|100px]]
| [[Terracotta Town]]
| [[Terracotta Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A seaside town established on steep cliffs. The town is famous for its unofficial [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
| style="text-align:left" | A seaside town established on steep cliffs. The town is famous for its unofficial [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:The Tree of Beginning.png|100px]]
| [[File:The Tree of Beginning.png|100px]]
| [[Tree of Beginning]]
| [[Tree of Beginning]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is a gigantic living organism made up of crystals. It is north of [[Pewter City]] and [[Mt. Moon]].
| style="text-align:left" | It is a gigantic living organism made up of crystals. It is north of [[Pewter City]] and [[Mt. Moon]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Wisteria Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Wisteria Town.png|100px]]
| [[Wisteria Town]]
| [[Wisteria Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Wisteria Town is located in Kanto.
| style="text-align:left" | Wisteria Town is located in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Xanadu Nursery.png|100px]]
| [[File:Xanadu Nursery.png|100px]]
| [[Xanadu Nursery]]
| [[Xanadu Nursery]]
| style="text-align:left;" | It is a large greenhouse located near [[Pallet Town]].
| style="text-align:left" | It is a large greenhouse located near [[Pallet Town]].
|}
|}


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| [[Celadon University]]
| [[Celadon University]]
| Celadon University is located in [[Celadon City]] and has been mentioned multiple times in various canons, but is only seen in the manga [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]].
| Celadon University is located in [[Celadon City]] and has been mentioned multiple times in various canons, but is only seen in the manga [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Crimson City]]
| [[Crimson City]]
| Mentioned in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]''.
| Mentioned in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Frodomar City]]
| [[Frodomar City]]
| Mentioned in ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]''. It is allegedly the [[hometown]] of [[Ritchie]].
| Mentioned in ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]''. It is allegedly the [[hometown]] of [[Ritchie]].
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| [[Celadon University]]
| [[Celadon University]]
| [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]]
| [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Celadon University is located in [[Celadon City]] and has been mentioned numerous times in various canons, but is only seen in the manga [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]].
| style="text-align:left" | Celadon University is located in [[Celadon City]] and has been mentioned numerous times in various canons, but is only seen in the manga [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Cerise Island.png|100px]]
| [[File:Cerise Island.png|100px]]
| [[Cerise Island]]
| [[Cerise Island]]
| [[Pokémon Adventures]]<br><small>{{chap|Yellow}}<small>
| [[Pokémon Adventures]]<br><small>{{chap|Yellow}}<small>
| style="text-align:left;" | An unmapped and mostly unknown island located to the west of [[Cinnabar Island]]. The headquarters of the Kanto [[Elite Four]], the antagonists of the {{chap|Yellow}}.
| style="text-align:left" | An unmapped and mostly unknown island located to the west of [[Cinnabar Island]]. The headquarters of the Kanto [[Elite Four]], the antagonists of the {{chap|Yellow}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Mt Spirit.png|100px]]
| [[File:Mt Spirit.png|100px]]
| [[Mt. Spirit]]
| [[Mt. Spirit]]
| [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
| [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A tall mountain on the outskirts of [[Fuchsia City]]. The flag on its peak is the finishing point for the [[Fuchsia Free-For-All Race]].
| style="text-align:left" | A tall mountain on the outskirts of [[Fuchsia City]]. The flag on its peak is the finishing point for the [[Fuchsia Free-For-All Race]].
|}
|}


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| {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
| {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Pokemon Tower.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokémon Tower FRLG.png|100px]]
| [[File:Lavender Radio Tower HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[File:Lavender Radio Tower HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Tower]] ([[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}})<br>Lavender Radio Tower ([[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}})
| [[Pokémon Tower]] ([[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}})<br>Lavender Radio Tower ([[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}})
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| [[File:Power Plant exterior FRLG.png|100px]]
| [[File:Power Plant exterior FRLG.png|100px]]
| [[File:Power Plant exterior HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[File:Power Plant exterior HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Power Plant]]
| [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:FL Rock Tunnel.png|100px]]
| [[File:FL Rock Tunnel.png|100px]]
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|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:FL Safari Zone.png|100px]]
| [[File:FL Safari Zone.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pal Park HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pal Park outside HGSS.png|100px]]
| {{safari|Kanto}} ([[Generation|Gen]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}})<br>[[Pal Park]] ([[Generation IV]])
| {{safari|Kanto}} ([[Generation|Gen]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}})<br>[[Pal Park]] ([[Generation IV]])
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
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|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
! colspan="2" style="align=center" | [[File:Pokemon Stadium.png|110px]]
! colspan="2" style="align=center" | [[File:Pokemon Stadium.png|110px]]
| {{OBP|Pokémon Stadium|stage}}<br>(according to its in-game location information in [[Super Smash Bros.]])
| {{OBP|Pokémon Stadium|stage}}<br>(according to its in-game location information in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]])
|}
|}


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* Cerulean Cave has collapsed. In Generation IV, however; it has since been re-excavated.
* Cerulean Cave has collapsed. In Generation IV, however; it has since been re-excavated.
* Cinnabar Island has been destroyed by an eruption of the volcano, and its Gym has been relocated to the Seafoam Islands.
* Cinnabar Island has been destroyed by an eruption of the volcano, and its Gym has been relocated to the Seafoam Islands.
* In Generation II only, Viridian Forest has become smaller.
* In Generation II only, Viridian Forest became drastically smaller and was not a standalone area.
* Mt. Moon has decreased in size due to rock slides.
* Mt. Moon has greatly decreased in size due to rock slides.
* The Power Plant has become functional.
* The Power Plant has become functional.
* The Pokémon Tower has become a radio tower. The Pokémon graves it housed have been moved to the [[House of Memories]]
* The Pokémon Tower has become a radio tower. The Pokémon graves it housed have been moved to the [[House of Memories]].
* Blue has taken over Viridian Gym since Giovanni's retreat for training and remodeled the Gym to suit his tastes.
* Blue has taken over Viridian Gym since Giovanni's retreat for training and remodeled the Gym to suit his tastes.
* Janine has taken over Fuchsia Gym since her father Koga has been promoted to the [[Elite Four]].
* Janine has taken over Fuchsia Gym since her father Koga has been promoted to the [[Elite Four]].
* In Generation II only, the Pewter Museum of Science is closed for renovations.
* In Generation II only, the Pewter Museum of Science is closed for renovations.
* The southern portion of {{rt|23|Kanto}} was removed in Generation II, and the stone maze that was in the northern portion is gone, leaving a simple, straight path. In Generation IV, though this same northern portion exists, it is labeled as a part of [[Indigo Plateau]], meaning that Route 23 no longer exists.
* The Badge checks have been combined into the Pokémon League Reception Gate, instead of being scattered along Route 23.


==Indigo League==
==Indigo League==
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====Gym Leaders====
====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color dark}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color dark}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-  
|-  
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" colspan="6" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};"
|-style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}"
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Generations}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|, and}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Generations}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|, and}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
|-
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:GenI JA Kanto Town Map Reference.png|thumb|right|"A map of the Kanto region!<br>I hope she gives it to me..."]]
[[File:GenI JA Kanto Town Map Reference.png|thumb|right|"A map of the Kanto region!<br>I hope she gives it to me..."]]
* Until the release of ''{{game|Gold and Silver|s}}'', Kanto's name was seen only once in the Japanese [[Generation I]] games: upon viewing the [[Town Map]] at {{ga|Blue}}'s house. It was never mentioned in the Generation I games outside of Japan, and thus many fans assumed the region was called ''Indigo'', based on the name of the [[Indigo Plateau]]. By the time the [[Generation III]] remakes, ''{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}'', were released, Kanto's name was firmly established and appeared regularly in-game.
* Until the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Kanto's name was seen only once in the Japanese [[Generation I]] games: upon viewing the [[Town Map]] at {{ga|Blue}}'s house. It was never mentioned in the Generation I games outside of Japan, and thus many fans assumed the region was called "Indigo", based on the name of the [[Indigo Plateau]]. By the time the [[Generation III]] remakes, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, were released, Kanto's name was firmly established and appeared regularly in-game.
* Kanto is the only main [[region]] which has been featured in two separate {{pkmn|anime}} [[series]], once at the start of {{Ash}}'s journey (in the {{series|original}}), and once after Ash returned from [[Hoenn]] (in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}).
* Kanto is the only main [[region]] which has been featured in two separate {{pkmn|anime}} [[series]], once at the start of {{Ash}}'s journey (in the {{series|original}}), and once after Ash returned from [[Hoenn]] (in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}).
** Until the release of ''{{game|Platinum}}'', after Ash defeated [[Maylene]] and [[Crasher Wake]] (not to mention just before Ash challenges [[Fantina]]), it was also the only region in the anime where Ash defeated the [[Gym Leader]]s in a different order from the games.
** Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, after Ash defeated [[Maylene]] and [[Crasher Wake]] (not to mention just before Ash challenges [[Fantina]]), it was also the only region in the anime where Ash defeated the [[Gym Leader]]s in a different order from the games.
* Kanto is mentioned during the event in which {{player}}s capture {{p|Shaymin}} in ''{{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}''. [[Professor Oak]] states that somewhere in the Kanto region there is a white rock similar to the one at the north end of {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} in [[Sinnoh]], although no such rock appears in any of Kanto's appearances.
** It is also the only region thus far to feature [[Hoenn Battle Frontier|an element]] that was actually in a different region in the games. This may have been done to simultaneously promote {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and {{game|Emerald}}.
* Kanto is mentioned during the event in which {{player}}s capture {{p|Shaymin}} in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. [[Professor Oak]] states that somewhere in the Kanto region there is a white rock similar to the one at the north end of {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} in [[Sinnoh]], although no such rock appears in any of Kanto's appearances.
* Kanto has certain traits that generally separates it from other [[region]]s:
* Kanto has certain traits that generally separates it from other [[region]]s:
** It is the only region in the {{pkmn|world|Pokémon world}} that shares its name with {{wp|Kantō region|the real-world region}} it was based on.
** It is the only region in the {{pkmn|world|Pokémon world}} that shares its name with {{wp|Kantō region|the real-world region}} it was based on.
** Kanto and [[Unova]] are the only regions where the {{player}} doesn't need {{m|Waterfall}} to get to the [[Elite Four]] after having defeated its regional [[Gym Leader]]s.
** It is also the only region where the [[Pokémon League]] is located to the west of every Gym.
** It is also the only region where the [[Pokémon League]] is located to the west of every Gym.
** Kanto and [[Johto]] are the only regions that are connected to each other by land.
** Kanto and [[Johto]] are the only regions that are connected to each other by land.
** Kanto has the fewest amount of towns/cities of all the [[region]]s, having only ten. However, in [[Generation II]], Kanto and [[Johto]] are tied in this way, but this changed with the release of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, when the [[Safari Zone Gate]] and the [[Frontier Access]] were added to Johto.
** Kanto has the fewest amount of towns/cities of all the [[region]]s, having only ten. However, in [[Generation II]], Kanto and [[Johto]] are tied in this way, but this changed with the release of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, when the [[Safari Zone Gate]] and the [[Frontier Access]] were added to Johto.
* In [[Generation I]], Kanto was slightly redesigned twice after its initial appearance: signposts, doors, and other minor details, along with certain locations, such as [[Cerulean Cave]], were changed between {{game3|Red and Green|''Pocket Monsters: Red & Green|s}} and [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|''Pocket Monsters: Blue'']], and then again between ''Pocket Monsters: Blue'' and {{game3|Yellow|''Pocket Monsters: Pikachu''}}. The international ''{{game|Red and Blue|s}}'' reused the tilesets and other graphics from ''Pocket Monsters: Blue'', while international ''{{game|Yellow}}'' featured the same design as its original Japanese release.
** Kanto holds the most [[Fossil|fossils]] out of the six regions introduced, having three, while Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova and Kalos have two each, and Johto has none.
** However, it would be the original design from {{game3|Red and Green|''Pocket Monsters: Red & Green''|s}} that was ultimately reused in Kanto's [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]] appearances.
* In [[Generation I]], Kanto was slightly redesigned twice after its initial appearance: signposts, doors, and other minor details, along with certain locations, such as [[Cerulean Cave]], were changed between {{game3|Red and Green|Pocket Monsters: Red and Green|s}} and [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pocket Monsters: Blue]], and then again between Pocket Monsters: Blue and {{game3|Yellow|Pocket Monsters: Pikachu}}. The international {{game|Red and Blue|s}} reused the tilesets and other graphics from Pocket Monsters: Blue, while international {{game|Yellow}} featured the same design as its original Japanese release.
** However, it would be the original design from {{game3|Red and Green|Pocket Monsters: Red and Green|s}} that was ultimately reused in Kanto's [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]] appearances.
* Kanto has appeared in the most games and [[generation]]s to date, having appeared in ten games (eleven in Japan and four in South Korea) over the course of four generations.
* Kanto has appeared in the most games and [[generation]]s to date, having appeared in ten games (eleven in Japan and four in South Korea) over the course of four generations.
** {{game3|Red and Green|''Pocket Monsters: Red & Green''|s}}, [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|''Pocket Monsters: Blue'']], ''{{game|Red and Blue|s}}'', and ''{{game|Yellow}}'' in [[Generation I]];
** {{game3|Red and Green|Pocket Monsters: Red and Green|s}}, [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pocket Monsters: Blue]], {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and {{game|Yellow}} in [[Generation I]];
** ''{{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}'' in [[Generation II]];
** {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} in [[Generation II]];
** ''{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}'' in [[Generation III]];
** {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} in [[Generation III]];
** ''{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}'' in [[Generation IV]].
** {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} in [[Generation IV]].
* Kanto holds the most final evolution Pokémon with 59.
* Kanto is the only region in which all final forms of starter Pokémon receive Mega Evolutions.


==In other languages==
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| 關都 ''Guāndū''
| 關都 ''Guāndū''
| Transliteration of Kantō. Can either mean "closed capital" or "city of the pass". <!--關東 is most likely not used to avoid confusion with similarly named real life places in China and Japan.-->
| Transliteration of Kantō. Can either mean "closed capital" or "city of the pass". <!--關東 is most likely not used to avoid confusion with similarly named real life places in China and Japan.-->
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| 关都 ''Guāndū'' {{tt|| style="text-align:left" | anime, RBGY and GSC arc}}<br>关东 ''Guāndōng''{{tt|| style="text-align:left" | After GSC arc}}
|Same as Taiwanese name.<br>From 関東 ''Kantō''. Means "east of pass".
|Same as Taiwanese name.<br>From 関東 ''Kantō''. Means "east of pass".
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Kanto redirects here. For for the character in Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!, see Kanto Nankai.
Kanto カントー地方
Kantō region
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Introduction Red and Green
Professor Professor Oak
First partner Pokémon Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, and Eevee
Regional Villains Team Rocket
League
Pokémon League Indigo League
League Location Indigo Plateau
Pokédex
Pokédex List Kanto Pokédex
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Season(s) Indigo League (1)
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The Kanto region (Japanese: カントー地方 Kantō-chihō) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is located east of Johto, and as revealed by the radio show Sinnoh Sound, is located south of Sinnoh. It was the first region to be introduced. It is the setting of the Generation I games and FireRed and LeafGreen; it is also accessible in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver after the quest in Johto is completed.

All cities in Kanto are named after colors (Viridian City, Lavender Town, Indigo Plateau, etc.), with the exception of Pallet Town, which is also a reference to color. Professor Oak is the resident Pokémon Professor and gives Pokémon Trainers a choice between Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle as their starter Pokémon. In Yellow, the only choice is a Pikachu that he recently caught, although he did have an Eevee. In the games, the player begins his or her journey in Pallet Town and ends it at Indigo Plateau.

It is based on and named after the real Kantō region (関東, meaning "east of the barrier") in Japan. Unlike almost every other region, which are specific to their own generations, Kanto has been explorable in the first four generations of Pokémon games. However, it is not the primary region in the Generation II and IV games it appears in, in which players explore the neighboring Johto region before exploring Kanto.

The artwork of Kanto in Generation I and Generation II depict Kanto as grassland, with very few trees. In Generation III and Generation IV, Kanto is seen with more trees, making it less like grassland.

Etymology and design concept

Connection to Japan

Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world
The map of Japan showing the Kanto region as the Kantō region.

Regardless of their proximity, the people of Johto and those of Kanto are set apart by many cultural differences. Kanto is based on the real Kantō region in Japan. Compared to the traditional Kansai region (where Johto is based), Kanto is modern and technological, which is reflected in the look of the cities and the buildings like the Pokémon Lab of Cinnabar Island and the Power Plant. This fact is also reflected in Kanto being the only Pokémon region without any legends, myths, or traditions related to Pokémon, and being the centerpoint for innovation, with the Poké Ball's ultimate upgrade, the Master Ball, being recently invented by Silph Co. The soil of the Kantō region is volcanic, referencing the in-game Kanto region's inability to maintain a Berry crop in Generation II, Generation III and Generation IV. People from Kanto are considered to be sophisticated, reserved and formal. Kansai and Kantō, however different, are the two most important areas of Honshū, the largest island in Japan, and, much like Johto and Kanto, represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. The cultural divide is most noticeable in the games, as the player talks to and learns about the denizens of both regions.

Tokyo, which the commercial Celadon City and the financial Saffron City are based on, is the most important commercial and economic center of Japan. Yokohama, which Vermilion City is based on, is the main and largest seaport of Japan.

History

An early design of Kanto from Capsule Monsters
Artwork of Kanto from Pokémon Red and Green

The Kanto region is home to a lot of Pokémon and has a rich history of creating Pokémon with technology.

Researchers of Kanto have been great at their job. A researcher working for the evil organization Team Rocket cloned Mew through its genes and created the Genetic Pokémon Mewtwo. Porygon, the Virtual Pokémon, was also created by humans in Kanto.

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In contemporary history, Red/Leaf is given a Pokémon by Professor Oak for personal safety. Professor Oak also gives his grandson, Blue, a Pokémon and asks Blue and Red/Leaf to help him fill the Pokédex, a complete encyclopedia on Pokémon. Thus, the journey of Red/Leaf begins. Red/Leaf travels across the Kanto region and collects all eight Gym Badges. During his/her journey, Red/Leaf comes across Team Rocket, an evil organization behind wrongdoings about Pokémon. Red/Leaf stops Team Rocket and defeats Giovanni, their boss as well as the Gym Leader of Viridian Gym, who then disbands Team Rocket. In the meantime, Blue, who has also collected all of the Kanto Gym Badges, defeats the Elite Four at the Indigo League and becomes the champion of the Kanto region. Finally, Red/Leaf makes it up to him and defeats him to gain the title of the Indigo League Champion.

Three years later, Ethan/Kris/Lyra from Johto comes to Kanto and collects all eight Kanto Gym Badges. Ethan/Kris/Lyra is the current Indigo League Champion and has also met and defeated Red.

Cities, routes, and other locations

The Kanto region features ten towns and cities. There is a wide variety of towns and cities throughout the region; from the large, urban Saffron City to the quiet, quaint town of Pallet. Kanto features a Pokémon League, like most other regions in the Pokémon world. However, since Kanto shares its borders with Johto, it also shares the same Pokémon League. Kanto and Johto are the only known regions that can be crossed with relative ease. Even though Kanto and Johto are culturally and socially different, the two regions are actually very similar in terms of geography.

The Kanto region includes 28 different routes, which acts as roads to cities and towns or points of interest. The Johto region follows Kanto's route number which ends at Route 28 in the Kanto region and begins with Johto's Route 29. Unlike other regions, Kanto does not have routes featuring any sort of weather conditions, such as Hoenn's Route 119 which rains and thunders constantly and Sinnoh's Route 217 in which hail regularly falls. The Kanto region seems to have the most temperate climate of the six main regions.

The connecting landmass between Kanto and Johto doesn't appear to be a fine line; but more or less a blurry one. Route 28 is technically owned by Kanto; however, it bridges the border between the two regions, making it the only route in history that enters two regions at one time. This is similar to Routes 26 and 27, that are strictly Kanto locations; however, they are able to be transported to via HM02 (Fly) from Johto in Generation IV.

Demographics

Including all the cities and towns in the Kanto region, the total population in FireRed and LeafGreen is 391, while in HeartGold and SoulSilver the population is 364.

Cities/Towns

Map City/Town Population Description
Pallet Town HGSS.png Pallet Town 10 A fairly new and quiet town. It's a small and pretty place.
Viridian City HGSS.png Viridian City 30 A beautiful city that is enveloped in green year-round.
Pewter City HGSS.png Pewter City 33 A quiet city nestled between rugged mountains and rocks.
Cerulean City HGSS.png Cerulean City 32 A beautiful city with flowing water and blooming flowers.
Vermilion City HGSS.png Vermilion City 29 A southern city that is bathed in orange by the setting sun.
Lavender Town HGSS.png Lavender Town 41 A small town covered in a beautiful hue of purple.
Celadon City HGSS.png Celadon City 82 A rich, rainbow colored city where people and Pokémon gather.
Fuchsia City HGSS.png Fuchsia City 35 A historic village that has become new.
Saffron City HGSS.png Saffron City 63 The biggest city in Kanto, shining with a golden light.
Cinnabar Island HGSS.png Cinnabar Island 36 / 9 A town used to be here until it was swept away by an eruption.

Anime-exclusive locations

Picture Location Description
Bill Lighthouse.png Bill's Lighthouse Bill's Lighthouse is located somewhere near Cerulean City.
Cameran Palace.png Cameran Palace Cameran Palace is located in the center of Rota.
Camomile Island.png Camomile Island It is an island located in the Kanto region.
Camp Pokéhearst.png Camp Pokéhearst It is a camp located east of Hollywood.
Chrysanthemum Island.png Chrysanthemum Island A popular tourist destination in Kanto featuring a beach and a Contest Hall.
Commerce City.png Commerce City It is a large city with a park and is located somewhere in Kanto.
Cremini Town.png Cremini Town A town close to Tohjo Falls. The Battle Tower, lead by Anabel is also nearby.
Dark City.png Dark City A town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
Evolution Mountain.png Evolution Mountain A mountain located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island. Stone Town lies at its base.
Fennel Valley.png Fennel Valley It is a valley located in the Kanto region.
Gaiva Dam.png Gaiva Dam The dam was once being constructed near Fuchsia City. The workers abandoned the dam to protect the surrounding habitat. The dam was eventually destroyed by Team Rocket.
Gardenia Town.png Gardenia Town The town has a Contest Hall and is located in Kanto.
Grandpa Canyon.png Grampa Canyon A canyon located outside of Neon Town.
Gringey City.png Gringey City A once-thriving city that over-expanded with its factories. As a result, the city has become polluted and practically abandoned. It is located between Celadon City and Fuchsia City.
Hidden Village.png Hidden Village Hidden Village is located between Cerulean City and Vermilion City. Run by Melanie, the village is a place for Pokémon who have been abandoned by their Trainers. She takes care of them until they're ready to return to the wild.
Hollywood.png Hollywood Hollywood is located in western Kanto. It is based on the real-world city Hollywood.
Hop Hop Hop Town.png HopHopHop Town HopHopHop Town is an urban settlement located on the outskirts of Celadon City.
House of Imite.png House of Imite The House of Imite is located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island. Home to Duplica and her Ditto, the House of Imite is also where Duplica and her Ditto perform shows for audiences.
Laramie Village.png Laramie Village A town located on the Laramie Big P Ranch between Fuchsia City and Safari Zone. It is noted for having a festival celebrating the Big P Pokémon Race.
Leaf Forest.png Leaf Forest This forest has an unusual power that can suddenly cause Grass-type Pokémon to evolve.
Maidens Peak.png Maiden's Peak Maiden's Peak is a town located near Saffron City. The town is known for its haunting legend and its festival which is held at the end of every summer.
Matcha City.png Matcha City Matcha City is the location of Dr. Akihabara's laboratory.
Metallica Island.png Metallica Island It is an island located near the Seafoam Islands and the Battle Palace is located there.
Mossgreen Village.png Mossgreen Village It is a small town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
Mt Hideaway.png Mt. Hideaway It is a large mountain located near Pallet Town.
Mulberry City.png Mulberry City Mulberry City is located in the Kanto region and has a Contest Hall.
Neon Town.png Neon Town It is a vibrant town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
New Island.png New Island New Island is the setting of the first movie. It was once the location of Team Rocket secret laboratory. Later in the movie, Mewtwo takes over the island and creates a fortress after the destruction of the laboratory.
Princess Day Festival.png O-Hina Town A town where the Queen of the Princess Festival contest is held.
Old Shore Wharf.png Old Shore Wharf Old Shore Wharf is a docking place. It is where Mewtwo invited Trainers to go to, in order to reach New Island. Miranda works here.
King Statue.png Pokélantis Pokélantis is a lost empire in the proximity of Pewter City. In present day, all that remained of the once thriving city was the tomb of the king who once ruled it. Brandon decided to investigate which ultimately led to the discovery of the tomb, which is baited with many traps.
Pokémon Land.png Pokémon Land Pokémon Land is an amusement park located near Porta Vista.
Pokémon Ninja School.png Pokémon Ninja School A school located close to Fuchsia City were jujutsu is taught.
Pokémon Tech.png Pokémon Tech It serves as a school for those who do not wish to travel to collect the eight Gym Badges. It is also known as Pokémon Technical and is located in between Cerulean City and Vermilion City.
Pokemon Theme Park.png Pokémon Theme Park A large playground where Trainers can leave their Pokémon.
Pokemopolis.png Pokémopolis Pokémopolis is an ancient civilization in close proximity to Pallet Town. It made its only anime appearance in The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis.
Porta Vista.png Porta Vista Porta Vista is a popular tourist destination located between Maiden's Peak and Vermilion City.
Potpourri Island.png Potpourri Island It is an island located in Kanto's seas.
Rifure Village.png Rifure Village It is a tiny establishment located near Cerulean City.
Rota.png Rota A medieval themed city where Cameran Palace is located.
Sable City.png Sable City Sable City is located near Pewter City.
Safari Land.png Safari Land A Pokémon reserve located between Fuchsia City and the Safari Zone where lots of Pokémon live in peace. Located in Safari Land is the Laramie Big P Ranch, owned by the Laramie family.
Sayda Island.png Sayda Island It is a heavily forested island home to the Sayda Lab.
Scissor Street.png Scissor Street It is home to many salons for improving a Pokémon's appearance and strength.
Silver Town Kanto.png Silver Town A town located in Kanto.
Stone Town.png Stone Town Stone Town is a tiny establishment located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
Sunnytown.png Sunnytown Sunnytown is located at one end of the Cycling Road.
Team Rocket Academy.png Team Rocket Academy People train here to become members of Team Rocket.
Terracotta Town.png Terracotta Town A seaside town established on steep cliffs. The town is famous for its unofficial Pokémon Contests.
The Tree of Beginning.png Tree of Beginning It is a gigantic living organism made up of crystals. It is north of Pewter City and Mt. Moon.
Wisteria Town.png Wisteria Town Wisteria Town is located in Kanto.
Xanadu Nursery.png Xanadu Nursery It is a large greenhouse located near Pallet Town.

Mentioned only

Name Notes
Celadon University Celadon University is located in Celadon City and has been mentioned multiple times in various canons, but is only seen in the manga Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All.
Crimson City Mentioned in The Fourth Round Rumble.
Frodomar City Mentioned in Celebi and Joy. It is allegedly the hometown of Ritchie.


Manga-exclusive locations

Picture Location Manga Description
File:Celadon University.png Celadon University Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All Celadon University is located in Celadon City and has been mentioned numerous times in various canons, but is only seen in the manga Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All.
Cerise Island.png Cerise Island Pokémon Adventures
Yellow arc
An unmapped and mostly unknown island located to the west of Cinnabar Island. The headquarters of the Kanto Elite Four, the antagonists of the Yellow arc.
Mt Spirit.png Mt. Spirit The Electric Tale of Pikachu A tall mountain on the outskirts of Fuchsia City. The flag on its peak is the finishing point for the Fuchsia Free-For-All Race.

Areas of interest

Image(s) Location
FR/LG HG/SS
FL Cerulean Cave.png HGSS Cerulean Cave-Morning.png Cerulean Cave
FL Digletts Cave.png HGSS Diglett's Cave-Morning.png Diglett's Cave
Indigo Plateau FRLG.png Indigo Plateau HGSS.png Indigo Plateau
FL Mt Moon.png HGSS Mt. Moon-Morning.png Mt. Moon
FL Pokemon Mansion.png N/A Pokémon Mansion
Pokémon Tower FRLG.png Lavender Radio Tower HGSS.png Pokémon Tower (Generations I and III)
Lavender Radio Tower (Generations II and IV)
Power Plant exterior FRLG.png Power Plant exterior HGSS.png Power Plant
FL Rock Tunnel.png HGSS Rock Tunnel-Morning.png Rock Tunnel
Celadon Game Corner FRLG.png Celadon Game Corner HGSS.png Celadon Game Corner
FL Safari Zone.png Pal Park outside HGSS.png Safari Zone (Gens I and III)
Pal Park (Generation IV)
FL Seafoam Islands.png HGSS Seafoam Islands-Morning.png Seafoam Islands
Silph Co FRLG.png Silph Co HGSS.png Silph Co.
FL Victory Road.png HGSS Victory Road-Morning.png Victory Road
FL Viridian Forest.png HGSS Viridian Forest-Morning.png Viridian Forest
Pokemon Stadium.png Pokémon Stadium
(according to its in-game location information in Super Smash Bros. Melee)

Routes

Routes in Kanto began the numbering process, going from 1 to 25 in Generation I and Generation III, but adding three routes to connect to Johto (26, 27, and 28) in Generation II and Generation IV.

Geography

Anime-based map of the Kanto region
Kanto in the anime

The Kanto region has a very temperate climate and not many notable landscape features, though this may be due to the region's origins in the Generation I games.

The majority of the Kanto region are forests and plains. Many of the major Kanto cities are in the center of the region, with close access to virtually every environment such as the sea, mountains, forests, etc. Kanto is mostly dominated by land, but has a large bay in the middle which opens to a sea in the southwest. Kanto has a contrast between urban cities and rural towns. Cinnabar Island is unique in a way that it is built on top of a mountain. The rest of Kanto's cities and towns are generic. Kanto has several mountain ranges, which are mostly in northern and western Kanto. Indigo Plateau and Victory Road mountain range divides Kanto from the neighboring Johto region.

Differences between Generations

Between Generation I and Generation III, Kanto is very much the same with some alterations in respect to the improved graphics and gameplay in the remakes. Additionally in FireRed and LeafGreen, a chain of islands known as the Sevii Islands, located east and southeast of Kanto, are unlocked throughout the player's quest, with the first three accessible once Blaine is defeated on Cinnabar Island. Becoming the Pokémon Champion and getting the National Pokédex unlocks the other islands which make up this archipelago.

In the Generation II games as well as HeartGold and SoulSilver, Trainers may travel from Johto to Kanto and notice that changes have occurred as a result of three years having passed since the time of the Generation I games and FireRed and LeafGreen:

  • The Safari Zone has closed as a result of the warden taking a trip. In Generation II, it is simply inaccessible during normal gameplay while it has been relocated to Johto in Generation IV, with the original area now housing a Pal Park.
  • Cerulean Cave has collapsed. In Generation IV, however; it has since been re-excavated.
  • Cinnabar Island has been destroyed by an eruption of the volcano, and its Gym has been relocated to the Seafoam Islands.
  • In Generation II only, Viridian Forest became drastically smaller and was not a standalone area.
  • Mt. Moon has greatly decreased in size due to rock slides.
  • The Power Plant has become functional.
  • The Pokémon Tower has become a radio tower. The Pokémon graves it housed have been moved to the House of Memories.
  • Blue has taken over Viridian Gym since Giovanni's retreat for training and remodeled the Gym to suit his tastes.
  • Janine has taken over Fuchsia Gym since her father Koga has been promoted to the Elite Four.
  • In Generation II only, the Pewter Museum of Science is closed for renovations.
  • The southern portion of Route 23 was removed in Generation II, and the stone maze that was in the northern portion is gone, leaving a simple, straight path. In Generation IV, though this same northern portion exists, it is labeled as a part of Indigo Plateau, meaning that Route 23 no longer exists.
  • The Badge checks have been combined into the Pokémon League Reception Gate, instead of being scattered along Route 23.

Indigo League

Main article: Indigo League

Gym Leaders

Indigo League
Generations I, II, III, and IV Region: Kanto
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
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Type Badge
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Brock
タケシ Takeshi
Pewter City
ニビシティ
Nibi City
Rock Boulder Badge.png
Boulder Badge
{{{size}}}
Misty
カスミ Kasumi
Cerulean City
ハナダシティ
Hanada City
Water Cascade Badge.png
Cascade Badge
{{{size}}}
Lt. Surge
マチス Matis
Vermilion City
クチバシティ
Kuchiba City
Electric Thunder Badge.png
Thunder Badge
{{{size}}}
Erika
エリカ Erika
Celadon City
タマムシシティ
Tamamushi City
Grass Rainbow Badge.png
Rainbow Badge
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Koga
キョウ Kyō I III
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Janine
アンズ Anzu II IV
Fuchsia City
セキチクシティ
Sekichiku City
Poison Soul Badge.png

Soul Badge


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Sabrina
ナツメ Natsume
Saffron City
ヤマブキシティ
Yamabuki City
Psychic Marsh Badge.png
Marsh Badge
{{{size}}}
Blaine
カツラ Katsura
Cinnabar Island
グレンじま
Guren Island I III
Fire Volcano Badge.png
Volcano Badge
Seafoam Islands
ふたごじま
Twin Islands II IV
VSGiovanni.png
Giovanni
サカキ Sakaki I III
VSBlue.png
Blue
グリーン Green II IV
Viridian City
トキワシティ
Tokiwa City
Ground Various Earth Badge.png

Earth Badge

Elite Four and Champion

Indigo League
Generation I, II, III, and IV
Member
Japanese
Type
{{{size}}}
Lorelei
カンナ KannaI III
{{{size2}}}
Will
イツキ ItsukiII IV
Ice Psychic
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Bruno
シバ SibaI III
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Koga
キョウ KyōII IV
Fighting Poison
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Agatha
キクコ KikukoI III
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Bruno
シバ SibaII IV
Ghost Fighting
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Lance
ワタル WataruI III
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Karen
カリン KarinII IV
Dragon Dark
Spr FRLG Blue 3.png
Champion
Blue
グリーン GreenI III
VSLance.png
Champion
Lance
ワタル WataruII IV
Various Dragon


Trivia

"A map of the Kanto region!
I hope she gives it to me..."

In other languages

Language Name Origin
Korean 관동 Gwandong Either from 関東 (관동), Gwandong, based on the Japanese region, or from 關東 (관동), Gwandong, a region in Korea. Both mean "east of barrier/frontier pass".
Chinese (Taiwan) 關都 Guāndū Transliteration of Kantō. Can either mean "closed capital" or "city of the pass".
Chinese (PRC) 关都 Guāndū
关东 Guāndōng
Same as Taiwanese name.
From 関東 Kantō. Means "east of pass".
Russian Канто Kanto Transcription of English name


See also


Regions in the Pokémon world
Core series Kanto (Sevii Islands) • JohtoHoenn
Sinnoh (HisuiBattle Zone) • Unova
KalosAlolaGalar (Isle of ArmorCrown Tundra)
PaldeaKitakami
Side series White CityOrre
Anime Orange ArchipelagoDecolore Islands
Spin-off games FioreAlmiaObliviaPokémon IslandMintale Town
Ryme CityPasioRanseiFerrumLental
Mystery Dungeon worldPokéParkTCG Islands
Carmonte IslandTumblecube IslandAeos Island
TCG Southern IslandsHolonParallel WorldsPuzzle Continent
Sovereign states in
the Pokémon world
Ranger UnionGuyana
Lucario KingdomMirage KingdomRota


Kanto
Boulder Badge.png Cascade Badge.png Thunder Badge.png Rainbow Badge.png Soul Badge.png Marsh Badge.png Volcano Badge.png Earth Badge.png
Settlements
Pallet TownViridian CityPewter CityCerulean CityVermilion CityLavender Town
Celadon CitySaffron CityFuchsia CityCinnabar IslandIndigo Plateau
Routes
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Landmarks
Professor Oak's LaboratoryViridian ForestDiglett's CavePewter Museum of ScienceMt. Moon (Square) • Cerulean Cave
Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7–8)S.S. AnneS.S. AquaSea CottageRock Tunnel
Power PlantCycling Road/Pokémon RoadTeam Rocket HideoutSilph Co.Magnet TrainPokémon TowerSafari Zone/Pal Park
GO ParkSeafoam IslandsPokémon MansionCinnabar LabPokémon League Reception GateVictory RoadTohjo Falls
Access to
Sevii IslandsJohto


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