Tin Tower
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| Location: | Northeast Ecruteak City |
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| Region: | Johto |
| Generations: | II |
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The Tin Tower (Japanese: スズのとう Tin Tower) is a location in Johto. In Pokémon Gold and Silver, the trainer finally comes to the Tin Tower, holding the Rainbow Wing. At this point, the player will be allowed to ascend the remaining eight levels of the tower, up to the roof, where Ho-Oh itself waits. However, in Pokémon Crystal, players with a Clear Bell will be able to capture Suicune here, and only after catching each of the legendary beasts, will a trainer be able to ascend the steps above the first floor to get to Ho-Oh.
Anyone who wishes to enter the tower must have either the Rainbow Wing or Clear Bell, and must show these to the monk to enter.
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History
Seven hundred years before the games' events, two nine-tier towers were built opposite each other in Ecruteak City. The towers were built to foster friendship and hope between Pokémon and people. The view from the top of the towers was said to be 'magnificent'.
In the west was Brass Tower, which was said to awaken Pokémon and in the east was Tin Tower, where Pokémon were said to rest, a similarity to the Hoenn region's Cave of Origin and Mt. Pyre, respectively. At the time, an immense silver-colored Pokémon, was said to make its roost atop the Brass Tower, while its counterpart, the glorious rainbow-colored Ho-Oh was said to rest at Tin Tower.
However, around 150 years before the games, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for 3 days. Lugia and Ho-Oh escaped to the skies unharmed. A sudden downpour put an end to the blaze.
Brass Tower was also home to the three legendary beasts: Entei, Suicune, and Raikou. When it burned down, the three beasts perished in the flames. However, when the fires were put out, Ho-Oh returned, resurrected the three, and left them to guard the ruins of the newly-Burned Tower.
Items
- Full Heal - 3F
- Ultra Ball - 4F
- Super Potion - 4F
- Escape Rope - 4F
- Rare Candy - 5F
- Max Revive - 7F
- Full Restore - 8F
- Max Elixer - 8F
- Nugget - 8F
Pokémon
| Name | Games | Location | Levels | Rate | ||
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| Morning and Day | ||||||
| Rattata | G | S | C | 2F-9F | 100% | |
| Night | ||||||
| Rattata | G | S | C | 2F-9F | 20% | |
| Gastly | G | S | C | 2F-9F | 80% | |
| All Times | ||||||
| Suicune | C | 1F (Event) | 40 | Only One | ||
| Ho-Oh | G | 10F (Event) | 40 | Only One | ||
| Ho-Oh | S | 10F (Event) | 70 | Only One | ||
| Ho-Oh | C | 10F (Event) | 60 | Only One | ||
Anime
According to the episode For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll, the Tin Tower holds four bells on each floor, which only ring if Ho-Oh or Suicune are coming. On the top floor, however, it possesses four crystal bells, which will only ring for Ho-Oh's appearance.
See also
Origin
A Buddhist temple in the real world city of Kyoto is known as Ginkaku-ji. Unlike its counterpart, Kinkaku-ji which is covered in gold leaf, this temple is not covered in silver leaf, though this was originally intended. A statue of avian likeness rest atop each of the two real world towers.
References
| This article is part of Project Locations, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on every location in the Pokémon world. |
| Johto | |
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| Gym: |  Violet City |  Azalea Town |  Goldenrod City |  Ecruteak City |  Cianwood City |  Olivine City |  Mahogany Town |  Blackthorn City
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| Other: | New Bark Town | Cherrygrove City |
| League: | Indigo Plateau* (games) | Mt. Silver (anime) |
| Routes: | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
| Landmarks: | Dark Cave | Sprout Tower | Ruins of Alph | Union Cave | Slowpoke Well | Ilex Forest | Radio Tower | National Park |
| Tin and Brass Towers | Sparkling Lighthouse | Battle Tower | Whirl Islands | Mt. Mortar | Lake of Rage | Ice Path | Dragon's Den | |
