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'''New Bark Town''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ワカバタウン|Wakaba Taun}}''' ''Wakaba Town'') is located in southeastern [[Johto]] and is the hometown of the main character in the [[Generation II]] games and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|their remakes]]. It is home to the lab of [[Professor Elm]], who possesses the starting Pokémon for Johto: {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}.
'''New Bark Town''' (Japanese: '''ワカバタウン''' ''Wakaba Town'') is located in southeastern [[Johto]] and is the [[hometown]] of the Johto [[player character]]. It is home to the lab of [[Professor Elm]], who possesses the [[first partner Pokémon]] for Johto: {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}.


Other than being connected to {{rt|29|Johto}} in the west, it is also the town that must be passed through to reach [[Tohjo Falls]], {{ka|Victory Road}}, and [[Indigo Plateau]], via {{rt|26|Kanto}} and {{rt|27|Kanto}}.
Other than being connected to {{rt|29|Johto}} in the west, it is also the town that must be passed through to reach [[Tohjo Falls]], {{ka|Victory Road}}, and [[Indigo Plateau]], via {{rt|26|Kanto}} and {{rt|27|Kanto}}.
==Slogan==
===Generation II===
'''''The Town Where Winds of a New Beginning Blow''''' (Japanese: '''はじまりを つげる かぜがふく まち''' ''The town where winds of a new beginning blow.'')
===Generation IV===
'''''Winds of a New Beginning''''' (Japanese: '''はじまり つげる かぜのまち''' ''The town of winds of a new beginning.'')


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
===Player's house===
===Player's house===
[[Image:Player Bedroom HGSS.png|thumb|200px|left|The player begins the game in the bedroom]]
{{main|Player's house#Johto|Player's house → Johto}}
In [[Generation]]s {{Gen|II}} and {{Gen|IV}}, this house is where the {{player}} lives before beginning their journey. The [[Mom|player's mother]] lives here, and after the player has left town for the first time, she will save money if the player wishes and occasionally buys decorations for the [[bedroom]], or items such as {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}}s.
[[File:Player Bedroom HGSS.png|left|thumb|200px|The player begins the game in the bedroom]]
In [[Generation]]s {{Gen|II}} and {{Gen|IV}}, this house is where the {{player}} lives before beginning their journey. The {{jo|Mom|player's mother}} lives here, and after the player has left town for the first time, she will save money if the player wishes and occasionally buys decorations for the bedroom, or items such as [[Super Potion]]s.


The player's bedroom is a bit fancier than {{ga|Red}}'s bedroom in {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}. In Generation II, unlike Red's room, it can also be customized to include several [[Pokémon doll]]s, as well as [[bed]]s, [[game system]]s, and [[carpet]]s. The [[Town Map]] hanging on the wall can also be replaced with one of several [[poster]]s of different Pokémon. However, in Generation IV, this feature is not included.
The player's bedroom is a bit fancier than {{ga|Red}}'s bedroom in {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}. In Generation II, unlike Red's room, it can also be customized to include several [[Pokémon doll]]s, as well as [[bed]]s, [[game system]]s, and [[carpet]]s. The [[Town Map]] hanging on the wall can also be replaced with one of several [[poster]]s of different Pokémon. However, in Generation IV, this feature is not included.
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The player starts the game in their bedroom, in front of their PC and radio. The PC in the top-left corner of the room in Generation II has a few important purposes, but unlike in the Generation I bedroom's computer, it does not contain an item. In Generation IV, the PC is restricted to viewing the player's [[mail]], and the mailbox in the beginning of the game contains a single letter composed by {{ga|Lyra}}/{{ga|Ethan}} (if the player is a boy/girl, respectively), with the following text signed with said person's name and with a {{p|Marill}} icon in the blue stamp box:
The player starts the game in their bedroom, in front of their PC and radio. The PC in the top-left corner of the room in Generation II has a few important purposes, but unlike in the Generation I bedroom's computer, it does not contain an item. In Generation IV, the PC is restricted to viewing the player's [[mail]], and the mailbox in the beginning of the game contains a single letter composed by {{ga|Lyra}}/{{ga|Ethan}} (if the player is a boy/girl, respectively), with the following text signed with said person's name and with a {{p|Marill}} icon in the blue stamp box:


: ADVENTURE!
:{|
: EXCITED!
|<ab>ADVENTURE!
:
EXCITED!
: I love POKéMON!
 
I love POKéMON!</ab>
|}


===Professor Elm's lab===
===Professor Elm's lab===
[[File:Elms lab 1F HGSS.png|thumb|200px|left|Inside Professor Elm's laboratory]]
[[File:Elms lab 1F HGSS.png|thumb|200px|left|Inside Professor Elm's laboratory]]
[[File:Elms lab 2F HGSS.png|thumb|200px|Inside the upstairs living area of Professor Elm's laboratory]]
[[File:Elms lab 2F HGSS.png|thumb|200px|Inside the upstairs living area of Professor Elm's laboratory]]
Professor Elm's laboratory lies right next to the western entrance into New Bark Town. Professor Elm works at his laboratory with his aide, usually doing experiments concerning [[Pokémon Egg]]s and {{pkmn|breeding}}. In {{gen|II}}, the lab is a small building near the player's house that has been slightly modified in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Here, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s just beginning their quest are given the choice to receive either a {{p|Chikorita}}, a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or a {{p|Totodile}} from [[Professor Elm]].
Professor Elm's laboratory lies right next to the western entrance into New Bark Town. Professor Elm works at his laboratory with his aide, usually doing experiments concerning [[Pokémon Egg]]s and {{pkmn|breeding}}. Here, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s just beginning their quest are given the choice to receive either a {{p|Chikorita}}, a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or a {{p|Totodile}} from [[Professor Elm]].


Inside is one aide of Professor Elm's, a couple of shelves full of books, a table with three [[Poké Ball]]s (a capsule in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}), a computer, and a few tips for the player. There is also a machine here that has the ability to fully rest/restore all of the player's Pokémon, just like a [[Pokémon Center]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Elm's Aide gives the player five {{DL|Potion|Potion}}s when leaving the lab for the first time.
Inside is one aide of Professor Elm's, a couple of shelves full of books, a table with three {{i|Poké Ball}}s (a capsule in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}), a computer, and a few tips for the player. There is also a machine here that has the ability to fully rest/restore all of the player's Pokémon, just like a [[Pokémon Center]]. Elm's Aide gives the player one{{sup/2|GSC}}/five{{sup/4|HGSS}} [[Potion]]s when leaving the lab for the first time.


At the beginning of the game, a {{ga|Silver|red-haired young man}} can be seen looking through the window into the lab. If spoken to, he will kick people out of his way, and then continue to spy upon the lab.
At the beginning of the game, a {{ga|Silver|red-haired young man}} can be seen looking through the window into the lab. If spoken to, he will kick people out of his way, and then continue to spy upon the lab.


In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Professor Elm's lab has an upstairs living area. His house from {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} has now become the home of {{ga|Lyra}} or {{ga|Ethan}}.
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Professor Elm's lab has an upstairs living area. His house from {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} has now become the home of {{ga|Lyra}} or {{ga|Ethan}}.
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===Friend's house===
===Friend's house===
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==Items==
==Items==
{{Itlisth|road}}
{{Itlisth|road}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|Gift from Professor Elm's aide after getting a [[starter Pokémon]]|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Potion}} ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Pokégear|Given by {{jo|Mom}} at the start of the game|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|sprite=Pokégear Icon}}
{{Itemlist|Poké Ball|Gift from Professor Elm's aide after defeating {{ga|Silver}}|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|display={{ball|Poké}} ×5}}
{{Itemlist|None|Held by the {{player}}'s [[first partner Pokémon]]|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|display={{i|Berry}}}}
{{Itemlist|Master Ball|Gift from Professor Elm after earning the first eight Badges|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|Gift from [[Professor Elm]]'s [[Professors' aides|aide]] after getting a first partner Pokémon|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Everstone|Gift from Professor Elm after hatching the {{p|Togepi|Egg}}|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes|display={{evostone|Everstone}}}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|
{{Itemlist|S.S. Ticket|Gift from Professor Elm after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes|display={{key|IV|S.S. Ticket}}}}
* Gift from Professor Elm's aide after getting a first partner Pokémon (×5)
{{Itemlist|Potion|Where {{ga|Silver}} was standing ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes||display={{DL|Potion|Potion}}}}
* Where {{ga|Silver}} was standing ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes|display=[[Potion]] ×6}}
{{Itemlist|Pokégear|Given by Mom after getting a first partner Pokémon|HG=yes|SS=yes|sprite=Pokégear Icon}}
{{Itemlist|Poké Ball|Gift from Professor Elm's aide after defeating Silver in {{city|Cherrygrove}}|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}} ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Everstone|Gift from Professor Elm if shown the [[Mystery Egg]] {{p|Togepi}}|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Master Ball|Gift from Professor Elm after earning the eight [[Johto]] [[Badge]]s|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|S.S. Ticket|Gift from Professor Elm after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|road}}
{{Itlistfoot|road}}


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
===Generation II===
===Generation II===
{{catch/header|road|4}}
{{Catch/header|road|4}}
{{catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{Catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{catch/entry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|Surf|15-24|all=90%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|Surf|15-24|all=90%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry2|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|yes|Surf|20-40|all=10%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|yes|Surf|20-24|all=10%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{Catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{catch/entry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=15%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=15%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=85%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=85%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=35%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=35%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry2|090|Shellder|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=10%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|090|Shellder|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=10%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=35%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=35%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry2|170|Chinchou|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=20%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{Catch/entry2|170|Chinchou|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=20%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{catch/entry2|170|Chinchou|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=40%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{Catch/entry2|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=20%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry2|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=20%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|090|Shellder|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry2|090|Shellder|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|170|Chinchou|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=40%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{catch/entry2|171|Lanturn|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=10%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{Catch/entry2|171|Lanturn|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=10%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{catch/div|road|Gift Pokémon}}
{{Catch/div|road|First partner Pokémon}}
{{catch/entry2|152|Chikorita|yes|yes|yes|Starter|5|all=One|type1=Grass}}
{{Catch/entry2|152|Chikorita|yes|yes|yes|Gift|5|all=One|type1=Grass}}
{{catch/entry2|155|Cyndaquil|yes|yes|yes|Starter|5|all=One|type1=Fire}}
{{Catch/entry2|155|Cyndaquil|yes|yes|yes|Gift|5|all=One|type1=Fire}}
{{catch/entry2|158|Totodile|yes|yes|yes|Starter|5|all=One|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|158|Totodile|yes|yes|yes|Gift|5|all=One|type1=Water}}
{{catch/footer|road}}
{{Catch/footer|road}}


===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
{{catch/header|road|4}}
{{Catch/header|road|4}}
{{catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{Catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{catch/entryhs|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Surf|10-25|all=90%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entryhs|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Surf|10-25|all=90%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|Surf|15-25|all=10%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entryhs|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|Surf|15-25|all=10%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{Catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{catch/entryhs|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=5%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entryhs|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=5%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=95%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=95%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryhs|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=30%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entryhs|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=30%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|090|Shellder|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=3%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryhs|090|Shellder|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=3%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=60%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=60%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryhs|170|Chinchou|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=7%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{Catch/entryhs|170|Chinchou|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=7%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{catch/entryhs|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=7%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entryhs|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=7%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|090|Shellder|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryhs|090|Shellder|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryhs|170|Chinchou|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=60%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{Catch/entryhs|170|Chinchou|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=60%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{catch/entryhs|171|Lanturn|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=3%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{Catch/entryhs|171|Lanturn|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=3%|type1=Water|type2=Electric}}
{{catch/div|road|Headbutt}}
{{Catch/div|road|Headbutt<br/><small>Group A</small>}}
{{catch/entryhs|102|Exeggcute|yes|yes|Headbutt|2-5|all=20%|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic|10=j}}
{{Catch/entryhs|102|Exeggcute|yes|yes|Headbutt|2-3|all=20%|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic|10=j}}
{{catch/entryhs|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|Headbutt|2-5|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=j}}
{{Catch/entryhs|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|Headbutt|2-3|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=j}}
{{catch/entryhs|165|Ledyba|no|yes|Headbutt|4-5|all=30%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying|10=j}}
{{Catch/entryhs|204|Pineco|yes|yes|Headbutt|2-3|all=30%|type1=Bug|10=j}}
{{catch/entryhs|167|Spinarak|yes|no|Headbutt|4-5|all=30%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|10=j}}
{{Catch/div|road|Headbutt<br/><small>Group B</small>}}
{{catch/entryhs|204|Pineco|yes|yes|Headbutt|2-3|all=30%|type1=Bug|10=j}}
{{Catch/entryhs|102|Exeggcute|yes|yes|Headbutt|4-5|all=20%|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic|10=j}}
{{catch/div|road|Gift Pokémon}}
{{Catch/entryhs|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|Headbutt|4-5|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=j}}
{{catch/entryhs|152|Chikorita|yes|yes|Starter|5|all=One|type1=Grass}}
{{Catch/entryhs|165|Ledyba|no|yes|Headbutt|4-5|all=30%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying|10=j}}
{{catch/entryhs|155|Cyndaquil|yes|yes|Starter|5|all=One|type1=Fire}}
{{Catch/entryhs|167|Spinarak|yes|no|Headbutt|4-5|all=30%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|10=j}}
{{catch/entryhs|158|Totodile|yes|yes|Starter|5|all=One|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/div|road|First partner Pokémon}}
{{catch/footer|road}}
{{Catch/entryhs|152|Chikorita|yes|yes|Gift|5|all=One|type1=Grass}}
{{Catch/entryhs|155|Cyndaquil|yes|yes|Gift|5|all=One|type1=Fire}}
{{Catch/entryhs|158|Totodile|yes|yes|Gift|5|all=One|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/footer|road}}
 
==Walking Pokémon effects==
When interacting with [[walking Pokémon]] in {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Pokémon may occasionally show an altered mood specific to this location.
*The walking Pokémon stretches out its body and relaxes when in this town, causing it to become happy. It also feels nice and sleepy and may doze off.
*Outdoors: The walking Pokémon feels a breeze and stares intently at the sky. It can be surprised by a flower petal or leaf on its face, and sometimes sneezes.
*Player's house: Standing near the player's mom, the walking Pokémon greets her and shows concern for her.
*Player's bedroom: The walking Pokémon sings happily.
*Friend's bedroom: The walking Pokémon wants to play with {{p|Marill}}, even if Marill is not in the room.
*[[Professor Elm]]'s lab: The walking Pokémon fidgets in front of everyone and stares intently at the player's face.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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[[File:New Bark Town anime.png|thumb|250px|New Bark Town in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:New Bark Town anime.png|thumb|200px|right|New Bark Town in the anime]]
New Bark Town debuted in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'Dile]]'', where {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visited the laboratory of [[Johto]]'s leading {{pkmn|Professor|Pokémon expert}}, [[Professor Elm]]. The group also helped get Professor Elm's {{p|Totodile}} back from {{TRT}}, who had tried to steal it. After Ash had registered for the [[Johto League]], the group headed for [[Violet City]] for Ash's first [[Johto]] [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
New Bark Town made its debut in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'Dile]]''. The team was searching for [[Professor Elm]]'s missing {{p|Totodile}}.
 
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New Bark Town reappeared in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', where {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} boarded a ship and met up with Professor Elm at the town's port. Ash and his friends later returned to the town after Ash had earned all eight Johto [[Badge]]s, allowing him to register for the [[Silver Conference]]. Afterwards, they headed for [[Mt. Silver]] to return the newly hatched {{AP|Larvitar}} to its home before the Silver Conference.
 
In the anime, New Bark Town is the [[hometown]] of {{jo|Jimmy}}, [[Vincent]], {{an|Casey}}, {{an|Lyra}}, and [[Top Coordinator]] {{jo|Marina}}.
 
====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #187D5F; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #13644C"
|- style="background:#60C0A8"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Center}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Professor Elm|Professor Elm's Lab}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:New Bark Town Pokemon Center.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Professor Elm's Laboratory anime.png|x150px]]
|}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:New Bark Town Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|New Bark Town in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
New Bark Town is shown to be quite a bit larger in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, including amenities such as a general hospital. It is the home town of {{Adv|Gold}}.
[[File:New Bark Town Adventures.png|thumb|left|250px|New Bark Town in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], New Bark Town is shown to be notably bigger than in the games, including amenities such as a general hospital. It is the hometown of {{adv|Gold}}.
 
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
New Bark Town first appeared in ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]''. In ''[[PS093|Sneasel Sneak Attack]]'', {{adv|Silver}} sneaked into [[Professor Elm]]'s laboratory and stole his {{TP|Silver|Totodile}}. Gold, mistaking Silver as the thief who had stolen his [[bag|backpack]] [[PS092|earlier]], took [[Exbo|Cyndaquil]] from Elm's desk and gave chase to Silver. However, in ''[[PS094|Elekid Incorporated]]'', the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]], who had been the real culprits behind the disappearance of Gold's backpack, knocked Gold out and fought Silver to steal Totodile from him. Silver was, however, able to defeat them with Totodile and {{TP|Silver|Sneasel}}, driving the [[Team Rocket]] members away. Gold was later found by {{tc|Police Officer|Policeman}} [[Falkner]], who took him to [[Cherrygrove City]] for questioning.
 
In ''[[PS096|Number One Donphan]]'', Professor Elm was shown to be in New Bark Town's general hospital after being knocked unconcious during the Totodile theft.
 
[[File:New Bark Town PM.png|thumb|250px|left|New Bark Town in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
New Bark Town appeared in a flashback in ''[[GB01|Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship]]'', where Professor Elm asked {{GnB|Gold}} to visit [[Mr. Pokémon]] for him. For his journey, Gold was allowed to choose a [[first partner Pokémon]], with him eventually settling for {{TP|Gold|Totodile}}.
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
New Bark Town appeared in ''[[PM062|Welcome Back, Clefairy!!]]'', where {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} received a [[Pokémon Egg]] from Professor Elm there.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* Despite appearing to be farther away from the [[Johto]]-[[Kanto]] border on the [[Pokégear]]'s map, the {{player}}'s house is 7 steps from the border with {{rt|27|Kanto}}, 10 steps closer than the [[Pokémon Center]] at [[Mt. Silver]] is to {{rt|28|Kanto}}, thus making it the closest {{m|Fly}} destination to the border.
* Despite appearing to be farther away from the [[Johto]]-[[Kanto]] border on the [[Pokégear]]'s map, the {{player}}'s house is 7 steps from the border with {{rt|27|Kanto}}, 10 steps closer than the [[Pokémon Center]] at [[Mt. Silver]] is to {{rt|28|Kanto}}, thus making it the closest {{m|Fly}} destination to the border.
* Out of all towns where the player starts, it is the only one to not have a connecting route to the north, but instead to the east and west.
* Out of all towns where the player starts, it is the only one to not have a connecting route to the north, but instead to the east and west.
** It is also the only starting town that the player ''must'' pass through again after gaining their eighth [[Badge]] on the way to [[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]] (in [[Kanto]], players would be able to fly directly to [[Viridian City]] from [[Cinnabar Island]], skipping the trip up {{rt|21|Kanto}} and through [[Pallet Town]]).
** It is also the only starting town that the player must pass through again after gaining their eighth [[Badge]] on the way to the [[Indigo Plateau]].
* The name of this town started the running theme in which the player's starting town is named after a plant.
* The name of this town started the running theme in which the player's starting town is named after a plant.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, at some point during the player's journey, the starter Pokémon in Elm's lab that wasn't chosen by the player or stolen by the rival disappears without explanation, although it is hinted to have been given to someone else.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, at some point during the player's journey, the first partner Pokémon in Elm's lab that wasn't chosen by the player or stolen by the rival disappears without explanation, although it is hinted to have been given to someone else.
* This is one of the many towns whose [[Generation IV]] slogan does not match its [[Generation II]] one, likely due to the length. Its Generation II slogan is "''The Town Where Winds of a New Beginning Blow''"
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, when selecting a first partner Pokémon to receive at Elm's lab, it is possible to see whether each Pokémon is [[shiny]] before committing to the decision. However, the shiny status (if any) is not retained for the Pokémon that is later stolen by the rival.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC61os9NKUI "I Tested UNCONFIRMED Pokemon Facts 2" - BlueBoyPhin - YouTube]</ref>
* In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta|beta version]] of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} showed off at {{wp|Nintendo Space World}} in 1997, the initial town was not New Bark Town but rather a different town named {{tt|サイレントヒルズ|Sairento Hiruzu}} ''Silent Hills'', which may have actually been a prototype design of New Bark Town. The town had a drastically different design, but may have been overhauled during the transition from the [[Game Boy]] to the [[Game Boy Color]]. Due to the first installment of the {{wp|Silent Hill}} horror game series being released about eight months prior to the actual Japanese release of Gold and Silver, in early 1999, it may have possibly led to the rename as {{tt|ワカバタウン|Wakaba Taun}} ''Wakaba Town''.
* In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta|demo]] of {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pocket Monsters 2}} showed off at [[Nintendo Space World]] in 1997, the initial town was not New Bark Town but rather a different town named ''Silent Hill'' (サイレント ヒル), which may have actually been a prototype design of New Bark Town. The town had a drastically different design, but may have been overhauled during the transition from the [[Game Boy]] to the [[Game Boy Color]]. Due to the first installment of the {{wp|Silent Hill}} horror game series being released about eight months prior to the actual Japanese release of Gold and Silver, in early 1999, it may have possibly led to the rename as ''Wakaba Town'' (ワカバタウン).
* New Bark Town, along with [[Ever Grande City]] in [[Hoenn]], are the only cities in Pokémon games to have three separate words in their name.
** However, "Silent Hill" may also come from the English translation of {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka}}, one of the cities New Bark Town is based on.


==Name origin==
===Name origin===
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| ワカバタウン ''Wakaba Town''
| ワカバタウン ''Wakaba Town''
| From 若葉 ''wakaba'', "new leaves" or "fresh verdure."
| From 若葉色 ''wakaba-iro'' ({{wp|Chartreuse (color)|chartreuse}} color of budding leaves)
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| English
| New Bark Town
| New Bark Town
| Literally, "new bark".
| From ''new'' and ''bark''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Neuborkia
| From ''neu'' (new) and ''Borke'' (bark)
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
| rowspan="2" | Spanish
| Pueblo Primavera
| From ''primavera'' (spring)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Ciudad New Bark{{tt|*|Latin American dub}}
| From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Bourg Geon
| Bourg Geon
| From ''bourgeon'', {{wp|bud}}. Also, ''Geon'' is similar to ''jeune'', young.
| From ''bourg'' (burg), ''bourgeon'' ({{wp|bud}}), and ''jeune'' (young)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Neuborkia
| From ''neu'', new, and ''Borke'', bark.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Italian
| Borgo Foglianova
| Borgo Foglianova
| Old-fashion form for ''foglia nuova'', new leaf.
| From ''foglia nuova'' (new leaf)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Pueblo Primavera
| From ''primavera'', spring.
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
| Korean
| Korean
| 연두마을 ''Yeondu Maeul''
| 연두마을 ''Yeondu Maeul''
| 연두 ''yeondu'' means {{wp|chartreuse}}.
| From 연두 (軟豆) ''yeondu'' (chartreuse)
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 若葉鎮/若叶镇 ''Ruòyè Zhèn''
| 若葉鎮 / 若叶镇 ''Ruòyè Zhèn''
| From its Japanese name.
| rowspan="2" | From the Japanese name 若葉 ''Wakaba''
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 若葉鎮 ''Yeukyip Jan''
| 若葉鎮 ''Yeuhkyihp Jan''
| Also from its Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| Norwegian
| New Bark by
| From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Polish
| New Bark{{tt|*|EP123, EP255-EP256, EP258, Diamond and Pearl series onwards}}<br>Miasto New Bark{{tt|*|EP117, EP255-EP269}}<br>Miasto Bark{{tt|*|EP118, EP255}}<br>New Bark Town{{tt|*|EP116-EP118}}
| From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Cidade de New Bark
| From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Swedish
| New Bark staden
| From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Thị trấn Wakaba
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
 
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New Bark Town ワカバタウン
Wakaba Town
"Winds of a New Beginning"
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A town where the wind blows and tells of impending change.
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Route 29
New Bark Town
Route 27
Location
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Location of New Bark Town in Johto.
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Gen II

New Bark Town (Japanese: ワカバタウン Wakaba Town) is located in southeastern Johto and is the hometown of the Johto player character. It is home to the lab of Professor Elm, who possesses the first partner Pokémon for Johto: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile.

Other than being connected to Route 29 in the west, it is also the town that must be passed through to reach Tohjo Falls, Victory Road, and Indigo Plateau, via Route 26 and Route 27.

Slogan

Generation II

The Town Where Winds of a New Beginning Blow (Japanese: はじまりを つげる かぜがふく まち The town where winds of a new beginning blow.)

Generation IV

Winds of a New Beginning (Japanese: はじまり つげる かぜのまち The town of winds of a new beginning.)

Places of interest

Player's house

Main article: Player's house → Johto
The player begins the game in the bedroom

In Generations II and IV, this house is where the player lives before beginning their journey. The player's mother lives here, and after the player has left town for the first time, she will save money if the player wishes and occasionally buys decorations for the bedroom, or items such as Super Potions.

The player's bedroom is a bit fancier than Red's bedroom in Red, Blue, and Yellow. In Generation II, unlike Red's room, it can also be customized to include several Pokémon dolls, as well as beds, game systems, and carpets. The Town Map hanging on the wall can also be replaced with one of several posters of different Pokémon. However, in Generation IV, this feature is not included.

The player starts the game in their bedroom, in front of their PC and radio. The PC in the top-left corner of the room in Generation II has a few important purposes, but unlike in the Generation I bedroom's computer, it does not contain an item. In Generation IV, the PC is restricted to viewing the player's mail, and the mailbox in the beginning of the game contains a single letter composed by Lyra/Ethan (if the player is a boy/girl, respectively), with the following text signed with said person's name and with a Marill icon in the blue stamp box:

ADVENTURE!
EXCITED!

I love POKéMON!

Professor Elm's lab

Inside Professor Elm's laboratory
Inside the upstairs living area of Professor Elm's laboratory

Professor Elm's laboratory lies right next to the western entrance into New Bark Town. Professor Elm works at his laboratory with his aide, usually doing experiments concerning Pokémon Eggs and breeding. Here, Pokémon Trainers just beginning their quest are given the choice to receive either a Chikorita, a Cyndaquil, or a Totodile from Professor Elm.

Inside is one aide of Professor Elm's, a couple of shelves full of books, a table with three Poké Balls (a capsule in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver), a computer, and a few tips for the player. There is also a machine here that has the ability to fully rest/restore all of the player's Pokémon, just like a Pokémon Center. Elm's Aide gives the player oneGSC/fiveHGSS Potions when leaving the lab for the first time.

At the beginning of the game, a red-haired young man can be seen looking through the window into the lab. If spoken to, he will kick people out of his way, and then continue to spy upon the lab.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Professor Elm's lab has an upstairs living area. His house from Gold, Silver, and Crystal has now become the home of Lyra or Ethan.

Friend's house

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Ethan or Lyra lives in the house below the player's house. In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, it was actually Professor Elm's original home.

Demographics

Generation II

New Bark Town has a population of 10, excluding the player character's rival Silver.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

New Bark Town's population is 11, assuming Silver is not from the town. This makes it the least populated town in Johto. However, it is the first starting Town to break the tradition by being over 10. This low number is likely due to its lack of amenities like a Gym or Pokémon Center, and its isolation from the rest of Johto.

Items

Item Location Games
Pokégear Pokégear Given by Mom at the start of the game  G  S  C 
None Berry Held by the player's first partner Pokémon  G  S  C 
Potion Potion Gift from Professor Elm's aide after getting a first partner Pokémon  G  S  C 
Potion Potion ×6
  • Gift from Professor Elm's aide after getting a first partner Pokémon (×5)
  • Where Silver was standing (hidden)
 HG  SS 
Pokégear Pokégear Given by Mom after getting a first partner Pokémon  HG  SS 
Poké Ball Poké Ball ×5 Gift from Professor Elm's aide after defeating Silver in Cherrygrove  G  S  C 
Everstone Everstone Gift from Professor Elm if shown the Mystery Egg Togepi  G  S  C  HG  SS 
Master Ball Master Ball Gift from Professor Elm after earning the eight Johto Badges  G  S  C  HG  SS 
S.S. Ticket S.S. Ticket Gift from Professor Elm after entering the Hall of Fame  G  S  C  HG  SS 

Pokémon

Generation II

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Surfing
Tentacool Tentacool
G S C
Surfing Surfing
15-24 90%
Tentacruel Tentacruel
G S C
Surfing Surfing
20-24 10%
Fishing
Tentacool Tentacool
G S C
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 15%
Magikarp Magikarp
G S C
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 85%
Tentacool Tentacool
G S C
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 35%
Shellder Shellder
G S C
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 10%
Magikarp Magikarp
G S C
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 35%
Chinchou Chinchou
G S C
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 20%
Tentacruel Tentacruel
G S C
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 20%
Shellder Shellder
G S C
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 30%
Chinchou Chinchou
G S C
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 40%
Lanturn Lanturn
G S C
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 10%
First partner Pokémon
Chikorita Chikorita
G S C
Gift Gift
5 One
Cyndaquil Cyndaquil
G S C
Gift Gift
5 One
Totodile Totodile
G S C
Gift Gift
5 One
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Generation IV

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Surfing
Tentacool Tentacool
HG SS
Surfing Surfing
10-25 90%
Tentacruel Tentacruel
HG SS
Surfing Surfing
15-25 10%
Fishing
Tentacool Tentacool
HG SS
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 5%
Magikarp Magikarp
HG SS
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 95%
Tentacool Tentacool
HG SS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 30%
Shellder Shellder
HG SS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 3%
Magikarp Magikarp
HG SS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 60%
Chinchou Chinchou
HG SS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 7%
Tentacruel Tentacruel
HG SS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 7%
Shellder Shellder
HG SS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 30%
Chinchou Chinchou
HG SS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 60%
Lanturn Lanturn
HG SS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 3%
Headbutt
Group A
Exeggcute Exeggcute
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
2-3 20%
Hoothoot Hoothoot
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
2-3 50%
Pineco Pineco
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
2-3 30%
Headbutt
Group B
Exeggcute Exeggcute
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
4-5 20%
Hoothoot Hoothoot
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
4-5 50%
Ledyba Ledyba
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
4-5 30%
Spinarak Spinarak
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
4-5 30%
First partner Pokémon
Chikorita Chikorita
HG SS
Gift Gift
5 One
Cyndaquil Cyndaquil
HG SS
Gift Gift
5 One
Totodile Totodile
HG SS
Gift Gift
5 One
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Walking Pokémon effects

When interacting with walking Pokémon in HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Pokémon may occasionally show an altered mood specific to this location.

  • The walking Pokémon stretches out its body and relaxes when in this town, causing it to become happy. It also feels nice and sleepy and may doze off.
  • Outdoors: The walking Pokémon feels a breeze and stares intently at the sky. It can be surprised by a flower petal or leaf on its face, and sometimes sneezes.
  • Player's house: Standing near the player's mom, the walking Pokémon greets her and shows concern for her.
  • Player's bedroom: The walking Pokémon sings happily.
  • Friend's bedroom: The walking Pokémon wants to play with Marill, even if Marill is not in the room.
  • Professor Elm's lab: The walking Pokémon fidgets in front of everyone and stares intently at the player's face.

In the anime

New Bark Town in the anime

New Bark Town debuted in Don't Touch That 'Dile, where Ash and his friends visited the laboratory of Johto's leading Pokémon expert, Professor Elm. The group also helped get Professor Elm's Totodile back from Team Rocket, who had tried to steal it. After Ash had registered for the Johto League, the group headed for Violet City for Ash's first Johto Gym battle.

New Bark Town reappeared in Hatch Me If You Can, where Delia and Professor Oak boarded a ship and met up with Professor Elm at the town's port. Ash and his friends later returned to the town after Ash had earned all eight Johto Badges, allowing him to register for the Silver Conference. Afterwards, they headed for Mt. Silver to return the newly hatched Larvitar to its home before the Silver Conference.

In the anime, New Bark Town is the hometown of Jimmy, Vincent, Casey, Lyra, and Top Coordinator Marina.

Gallery

Pokémon Center Professor Elm's Lab
New Bark Town Pokemon Center.png Professor Elm's Laboratory anime.png

In the manga

New Bark Town in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, New Bark Town is shown to be notably bigger than in the games, including amenities such as a general hospital. It is the hometown of Gold.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

New Bark Town first appeared in Murkrow Row. In Sneasel Sneak Attack, Silver sneaked into Professor Elm's laboratory and stole his Totodile. Gold, mistaking Silver as the thief who had stolen his backpack earlier, took Cyndaquil from Elm's desk and gave chase to Silver. However, in Elekid Incorporated, the Team Rocket Elite Trio, who had been the real culprits behind the disappearance of Gold's backpack, knocked Gold out and fought Silver to steal Totodile from him. Silver was, however, able to defeat them with Totodile and Sneasel, driving the Team Rocket members away. Gold was later found by Policeman Falkner, who took him to Cherrygrove City for questioning.

In Number One Donphan, Professor Elm was shown to be in New Bark Town's general hospital after being knocked unconcious during the Totodile theft.

New Bark Town in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

New Bark Town appeared in a flashback in Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship, where Professor Elm asked Gold to visit Mr. Pokémon for him. For his journey, Gold was allowed to choose a first partner Pokémon, with him eventually settling for Totodile.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

New Bark Town appeared in Welcome Back, Clefairy!!, where Red received a Pokémon Egg from Professor Elm there.

Trivia

  • Despite appearing to be farther away from the Johto-Kanto border on the Pokégear's map, the player's house is 7 steps from the border with Route 27, 10 steps closer than the Pokémon Center at Mt. Silver is to Route 28, thus making it the closest Fly destination to the border.
  • Out of all towns where the player starts, it is the only one to not have a connecting route to the north, but instead to the east and west.
    • It is also the only starting town that the player must pass through again after gaining their eighth Badge on the way to the Indigo Plateau.
  • The name of this town started the running theme in which the player's starting town is named after a plant.
  • In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, at some point during the player's journey, the first partner Pokémon in Elm's lab that wasn't chosen by the player or stolen by the rival disappears without explanation, although it is hinted to have been given to someone else.
  • In HeartGold and SoulSilver, when selecting a first partner Pokémon to receive at Elm's lab, it is possible to see whether each Pokémon is shiny before committing to the decision. However, the shiny status (if any) is not retained for the Pokémon that is later stolen by the rival.[1]
  • In the demo of Pocket Monsters 2 showed off at Nintendo Space World in 1997, the initial town was not New Bark Town but rather a different town named Silent Hill (サイレント ヒル), which may have actually been a prototype design of New Bark Town. The town had a drastically different design, but may have been overhauled during the transition from the Game Boy to the Game Boy Color. Due to the first installment of the Silent Hill horror game series being released about eight months prior to the actual Japanese release of Gold and Silver, in early 1999, it may have possibly led to the rename as Wakaba Town (ワカバタウン).
    • However, "Silent Hill" may also come from the English translation of Shizuoka, one of the cities New Bark Town is based on.

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese ワカバタウン Wakaba Town From 若葉色 wakaba-iro (chartreuse color of budding leaves)
English New Bark Town From new and bark
German Neuborkia From neu (new) and Borke (bark)
Spanish Pueblo Primavera From primavera (spring)
Ciudad New Bark* From its English name
French Bourg Geon From bourg (burg), bourgeon (bud), and jeune (young)
Italian Borgo Foglianova From foglia nuova (new leaf)
Korean 연두마을 Yeondu Maeul From 연두 (軟豆) yeondu (chartreuse)
Chinese (Mandarin) 若葉鎮 / 若叶镇 Ruòyè Zhèn From the Japanese name 若葉 Wakaba
Chinese (Cantonese) 若葉鎮 Yeuhkyihp Jan
Norwegian New Bark by From its English name
Polish New Bark*
Miasto New Bark*
Miasto Bark*
New Bark Town*
From its English name
Brazilian Portuguese Cidade de New Bark From its English name
Swedish New Bark staden From its English name
Vietnamese Thị trấn Wakaba Transcription of its Japanese name

References


Johto
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Settlements
New Bark TownCherrygrove CityViolet CityAzalea TownGoldenrod CityEcruteak City
Olivine CityCianwood CityMahogany TownBlackthorn CitySafari Zone GateFrontier Access
Routes
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Landmarks
Dark CaveSprout TowerRuins of AlphUnion CaveSlowpoke WellIlex ForestRadio TowerGlobal Terminal
Goldenrod TunnelNational ParkPokéathlon DomeBell TowerBellchime TrailBurned TowerMoomoo FarmOlivine Lighthouse
Battle Tower (CrystalHGSS)/FrontierCliff Edge GateCliff CaveEmbedded TowerSafari ZoneWhirl Islands
Mt. MortarLake of RageTeam Rocket HQIce PathDragon's DenS.S. AquaMt. Silver (Cave)
Access to
Sinjoh RuinsKanto


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