The Bell Tower (Japanese: スズのとう Suzu Tower), known as the Tin Tower in Generation II, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, is a location of Johto, positioned on the eastern side of Ecruteak City. Ho-Oh formerly perched at the top of this ten-story tower, but flew away after the other tower in the west of Ecruteak City burned down mysteriously. It is considered a place of high sanctity among people in Johto, and not everyone is qualified to enter it.
Geography
The top of the Bell Tower during Ho-Oh's appearance
The Bell Tower was once the perch of the legendary Ho-Oh; however, long before the time of Generation II and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Ho-Oh flew away, never to return. Many Trainers came to the tower, hoping to cause Ho-Oh to return to the tower, but no one had yet been successful. Finally, with the Rainbow Wing and Clear Bell, the player is able to summon Ho-Oh to the Bell Tower to battle it atop the roof.
In Generation II, the tower was known as the Tin Tower, and only the Rainbow Wing was required to reach the top. In Pokémon Crystal, the Clear Bell summoned Suicune to the first floor of the tower; however, Ho-Oh would not appear until all three of the legendary beasts had been captured and the Elite Four been defeated.
History
Ho-Oh flying around the tower
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.
The eastern tower was said to awaken Pokémon, while the western tower was where Pokémon were said to rest, a similarity to the Hoenn region's Cave of Origin and Mt. Pyre, respectively. Ho-Oh roosted at the top of the Bell Tower to the east.
However, about 150 years before the games' events, a lightning bolt struck the western tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for three days. A sudden downpour finally put out the blaze, but it had already burnt to the ground. Three nameless Pokémon perished in the fire, but Ho-Oh descended from the sky and resurrected them. The Pokémon are said to embody three powers: the lightning that struck the tower, the fire that burned the tower, and the rain that put out the fire. When the Pokémon appeared, they struck terror in those who saw their rise. The three Pokémon, knowing their own power, fled, running like the wind off into the grassland.
Bellchime Trail
Bellchime Trail (Japanese: スズねのこみち Ringing Suzu Path) is a short path between the gateway to the Bell Tower and the Bell Tower itself. Formerly located as part of the Ecruteak City map, the location, which features trees in autumn colors year-round, has little of interest aside from the Bell Tower itself, though several hidden items are located here. Morty can be found here on Mondays and Tuesdays and can be registered on the Pokégear before disembarking.
Items
Bellchime Trail
Pokémon
Generation II
Ho-Oh on top of the Bell Tower
| Pokémon
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Games
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Location
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Levels
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Rate
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G
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S
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C
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1F-8F
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20-24
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100%
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100%
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0%
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G
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S
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C
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1F-8F
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22-24
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0%
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0%
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20%
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G
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S
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C
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1F-8F
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20-22
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0%
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0%
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80%
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| Special Pokémon
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G
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S
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C
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Only one
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40
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One
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G
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S
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C
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Only one
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40
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One
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|
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G
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S
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C
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|
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Only one
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70
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One
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G
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S
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C
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Only one
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60
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One
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| 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.
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Generation IV
Battling Ho-Oh on top of the Bell Tower
| Pokémon
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Games
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Location
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Levels
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Rate
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HG
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SS
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2F-10F
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20-24
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100%
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100%
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0%
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HG
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SS
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2F-10F
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22-24
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0%
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0%
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20%
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HG
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SS
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2F-10F
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20-22
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0%
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0%
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80%
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| Special Pokémon
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HG
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SS
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Only one
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45
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One
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HG
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SS
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Only one
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70
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One
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HG
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SS
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20-21
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20%
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HG
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SS
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22
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20%
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HG
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SS
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22
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20%
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HG
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SS
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20-21
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20%
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| 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.
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Trainers
Generation II (Crystal only)
These are three Trainers collectively called the Wise Trio.
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Pokémon
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Sage Gaku
Reward:  1024
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Sage Masa
Reward: 1024
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Sage Koji
Reward: 1024
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| Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.
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Layout
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Eyecatch
In the anime
Golden bells on all floors but the top
The tower appeared in the episode For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll, where it was referred to as the Tin Tower like the games of the time. Despite this, the importance of bells are made clear as the tower holds four bells on each floor, which will only ring if Ho-Oh or Suicune are coming. In addition, the bells on the top floor are made of crystal and will only ring for Ho-Oh's appearance.
Neither of the towers have any relation to Lugia in this continuity. This tower was also built later—after the other tower had already burned. It is said that Ho-Oh would occasionally appear at the old tower as a sign of peace to a chosen few who were Morty's ancestors. However, several greedy people tried to take its power, burning down the original in the ensuing battle and forcing Ho-Oh to flee the tower. The people of Ecruteak City decided to make another tower in hope of Ho-Oh returning, though it never did.
Trivia
- In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, a guest at Hotel Grand Lake by Lake Valor mentions a rainbow-colored Pokémon at the Tin Tower, using its Generation II name rather than its Generation IV name.
- In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Pokégear radio will not function on the roof of the Bell Tower.
- It is actually possible to use Dig to escape from the Bell Tower, except from the roof, and return to the entrance; this is because, as can be seen from the in-battle background used in Generation IV, the Bell Tower is classified as a cave area, rather than a building, likely to allow wild Pokémon to be found. This is also the case with Sprout Tower and Burned Tower.
- Due to this, unlike other buildings, Burmy will take on its Sandy Cloak, rather than its Trash Cloak, if it battles here.
- In the French localization of Pokémon Crystal, the Wise Trio are named Ken, Shuu and Raoh, referencing the manga Fist of the North Star.
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.
Name origin
The Japanese name of the tower, スズのとう Suzu no Tō, could be translated either to "Tin Tower" (as it was in Generation II), or "Bell Tower" (as it was in Generation IV). Tin is a metal that has a bright, silvery sheen, but is far less valuable than actual silver. Suzu are a type of bell used in Shinto rituals, which both the Clear Bell and Tidal Bell are based on.
In other languages
See also
