Kanto

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{{Samename|character in [[Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!]]|Kanto Nankai}}
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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=kanto
|name=Kanto
|jname=カントー
|tmname=Kanto
|image=PE Kanto Map.png
|size=300
|caption=Art of the Kanto region from {{pkmn|Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee}}, illustrated by [[kawayoo]]<ref name="gen7-art">[https://twitter.com/PK__SAYONARA/status/1643013730966581248 Tweet by @PK__SAYONARA (reposted by @kawayoo)]</ref>
|introduction={{2v2|Red|Green}}
|professor=[[Professor Oak]] [[Professor Cerise]] ({{aniseries|PTS}})
|firstpartner={{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/1|Y}}{{sup/7|P}} and {{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|E}}
|villain=[[Team Rocket]] [[Explorers]] (''{{aniseries|HZ|Horizons}}'') [[Elite Four#Indigo Elite Four|Indigo Elite Four]] ({{pkmn|Adventures}})
|league=[[Indigo League]]
|location=[[Indigo Plateau]]
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]]
|series={{aniseries|PTS}}  ''{{aniseries|OS|The Beginning}}''  ''{{aniseries|RS|Ruby and Sapphire}}''  ''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}'' {{aniseries|HZ}}  ''[[Liko and Roy's Departure]]''  ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' ''[[Pokémon Generations]]'' ''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
|season=[[S01|Indigo League]] (1) [[S08|Advanced Battle]] (8) [[S09|Battle Frontier]] (9) [[S23|Journeys]] (23) [[S24|Master Journeys]] (24) [[S25|Ultimate Journeys]] (25) [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|Horizons]]
|generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VII}}
|games={{2v2|Red|Green}}Ja [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|BlueJa]] {{2v2|Red|Blue}} {{v2|Yellow}} {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} {{v2|Crystal}} {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|manga=''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]''
}}
The '''Kanto''' region (Japanese: '''カントー{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''{{tt|Kanto|Kantō}} {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. Kanto is located east of [[Johto]], which together form a joint landmass that is south of [[Sinnoh]].

Kanto is the setting of the [[Generation I|first generation]] of games and can be explored in [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, and {{gen|VII}}.

[[Professor Oak]] is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] and gives [[Pokémon Trainer]]s a choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}} as their [[first partner Pokémon]]. In {{game|Yellow}}, Oak intended to give the player an {{p|Eevee}}, but after his grandson {{ga|Blue}} takes it instead, he gives the player a {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} that he had just caught. In {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, the player chooses Pikachu, while in Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, the player chooses Eevee. In the games, the player begins their journey in [[Pallet Town]] and ends it at the [[Indigo Plateau]].

The artwork from the early games depict Kanto as grassland. Starting in Generation III, it is shown with denser tree coverage.

All cities in Kanto are named after colors, with the exception of Pallet Town, which refers to a ''palette'', meaning a range of colors. Unlike every other region, Kanto's fictional name reflects its [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real-world]] name.

==Etymology and design concept==
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Kanto|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Kanto}}
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|200px|The map of Japan showing the Kanto region as the {{wp|Kantō region}}.]]
Kanto is based on the real {{wp|Kantō region}} ({{tt|関|かん}}{{tt|東|とう}}, ''east of the barrier'') in Japan. Commercially-oriented [[Celadon City]] and [[Saffron City]] are based on the sprawling city of {{wp|Tokyo}}, the most important economic center of Japan. [[Vermilion City]] is based on {{wp|Yokohama}}, the largest seaport in {{wp|Japan}}.

Kantō and {{wp|Kansai region|Kansai}} are the two most populous areas of {{wp|Honshū}}, the largest island of Japan, and much like Kanto and Johto, represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. The differences are most noticeable in the games while talking to the inhabitants of both regions. Compared to traditional Kansai, on which Johto is based, Kanto is modern and technological. This may be reflected in the look of the cities and the buildings, such as the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] of [[Cinnabar Island]] and the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]]. While Kanto is the centerpoint for innovation, with the [[Poké Ball]]'s ultimate upgrade, the [[Master Ball]], having been recently invented by [[Silph Co.]] at the time of [[Generation I]], it is also the only Pokémon region without any myths related to Pokémon.
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==History==
{{spoilers}}
===Prehistory===
At some point, {{p|Porygon}} was created by researchers in Kanto. At some point, [[Mr. Fuji]] discovered Mew deep in a jungle and coined its name. Later, with other scientists, he managed to gather some of Mew's DNA and used it in his [[Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)|mansion]] to create a modified clone of it, aiming it to be the most powerful Pokémon of all, which resulted in the birth of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Mewtwo}}. Sometime after its creation however, Mewtwo escapes and destroys the mansion, hiding away in [[Cerulean Cave]]. At some point, [[Professor Rowan]] travels to Kanto to study [[Pokédex]] systems with [[Professor Oak]].

===Contemporary history===
[[File:Pokémon Day 2022 Kanto Artwork.png|thumb|150px|{{ga|Red}} choosing his [[first partner Pokémon]]]]
The contemporary history of Kanto differs slightly based on the title of the game being played.
===={{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}====
{{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 their journey, Red/Leaf comes across [[Team Rocket]], an evil organization behind the theft and illegal profit of 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 also reaches the Indigo League and defeats Blue to gain the title of the new Indigo League Champion.

===={{g|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}====
{{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on their Pokémon journey after their rival, {{ga|Trace}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of Kanto, and defeating [[Team Rocket]] with the help of {{ga|Blue}} and Trace, along the way, they then challenge Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and compete for the title of Champion in one final battle with Trace. After defeating Trace, Chase/Elaine becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}. From there, they capture {{p|Mewtwo}} and meet {{ga|Green}}, a Trainer who had hoped to capture Mewtwo for herself. They also confront [[Archer]], an {{tc|Executive|admin}} of the remnants of Team Rocket, who challenges them to one last battle before swearing that he will avenge his boss, [[Giovanni]].

===={{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}====
After {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} gathers all of [[Johto]]'s [[Gym Badges]], they travel to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto and defeat the [[Elite Four]] and their [[Champion]], [[Lance]]. Afterwards, they gathered all Gym Badges in Kanto as well. [[Professor Oak]] declares them ready to travel to [[Mt. Silver]], where they meet and challenges {{ga|Red}}.
{{endspoilers}}

==Geography==
[[File:Kanto anime.png|thumb|250px|Kanto in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
[[File:Kanto Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Kanto in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
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. Kanto has several mountain ranges, which are mostly in northern and western Kanto. [[Indigo Plateau]] and {{ka|Victory Road}} mountain range divides Kanto from the neighboring [[Johto]] region.

===Demographics===
Including all the cities and towns in the Kanto region, the total population in [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]], {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} is 391, while in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]], {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the population is 364. Since [[Generation II]], it has been the smallest region by population.

===Notable locations===
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 {{to|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 act 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 nine main [[region]]s.

The connecting landmass between Kanto and Johto does not 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 {{HM|02|Fly}} from Johto in Generation IV.

According to [[Professor Oak]], a stone tablet was discovered in Kanto, like the one that is able to summon {{p|Shaymin}} on {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} in Sinnoh. This is mentioned during the event in which the {{player}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a Shaymin in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but the Kanto stone tablet is not seen in any game.

====Settlements====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pallet Town PE.png|100px]]
| [[Pallet Town]]
| 10
| A fairly new and quiet town. It's a small and pretty place.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Viridian City PE.png|100px]]
| [[Viridian City]]
| 34
| A beautiful city that is enveloped in green year-round.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pewter City PE.png|100px]]
| [[Pewter City]]
| 30
| A quiet city nestled between rugged mountains and rocks.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cerulean City PE.png|100px]]
| [[Cerulean City]]
| 33
| A beautiful city with flowing water and blooming flowers.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vermilion City PE.png|100px]]
| [[Vermilion City]]
| 34
| A southern city that is bathed in orange by the setting sun.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lavender Town PE.png|100px]]
| [[Lavender Town]]
| 30
| A small town covered in a beautiful hue of purple.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Celadon City PE.png|100px]]
| [[Celadon City]]
| 68
| A rich, rainbow colored city where people and Pokémon gather.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Fuchsia City PE.png|100px]]
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| 36
| A historic village that has become new.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Saffron City PE.png|100px]]
| [[Saffron City]]
| 47
| The biggest city in Kanto, shining with a golden light.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cinnabar Island PE.png|100px]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
| {{tt|36|Before volcano eruption}} / {{tt|9|After volcano eruption}}
| A town used to be here until it was swept away by an eruption.
|}

====Landmarks====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Image(s)
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Location
|- style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! FRLG
! HGSS
! LGPE
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Cerulean Cave.png|100px]]
| [[File:HGSS Cerulean Cave-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=Day|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| [[File:Cerulean Cave Exterior LGPE.png|100px]]
| [[Cerulean Cave]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Digletts Cave.png|100px]]
| [[File:HGSS Diglett's Cave-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| [[File:Diglett's Cave PE.png|100px]]
| [[Diglett's Cave]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Indigo Plateau FRLG.png|100px]]
| [[File:Indigo Plateau HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[File:Indigo Plateau PE.png|100px]]
| [[Indigo Plateau]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Mt Moon.png|100px]]
| [[File:HGSS Mt. Moon-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| [[File:Mt. Moon PE.png|100px]]
| [[Mt. Moon]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Pokemon Mansion.png|100px]]
! style="background:#{{Kanto color}}; color:#FFF" | Destroyed
| [[File:Pokémon Mansion Exterior LGPE.png|100px]]
| {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Pokemon Tower.png|100px]]
| [[File:Lavender Radio Tower HGSS.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lavender Tower Exterior LGPE.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Tower]] ([[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}) Lavender Radio Tower ([[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Power Plant.png|100px]]
| [[File:Power Plant exterior HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[File:Power Plant PE.png|100px]]
| [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Rock Tunnel.png|100px]]
| [[File:HGSS Rock Tunnel-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| [[File:Rock Tunnel PE.png|100px]]
| [[Rock Tunnel]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner FRLG.png|100px]]
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[ File:Celadon Game Corner LGPE.png|100px]]
| [[Celadon Game Corner]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Safari Zone.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pal Park outside HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[File:GO Park Exterior LGPE.png|100px]]
| {{safari|Kanto}} ([[Generation|Gen]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}) [[Pal Park]] ([[Generation IV]]) [[GO Park]] ([[Generation VII]])
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Seafoam Islands.png|100px]]
| [[File:HGSS Seafoam Islands-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| [[File:Seafoam Islands PE.png|100px]]
| [[Seafoam Islands]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Silph Company.png|100px]]
| [[File:Silph Co HGSS.png|75px]]
| [[File:Silph Co. Exterior LGPE.png|100px]]
| [[Silph Co.]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Victory Road.png|100px]]
| [[File:HGSS Victory Road-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| [[File:Victory Road PE.png|100px]]
| {{ka|Victory Road}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:FL Viridian Forest.png|100px]]
| [[File:HGSS Viridian Forest-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| [[File:Viridian Forest PE.png|100px]]
| [[Viridian Forest]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! colspan="3" style="align=center" | [[File:Pokemon Stadium.png|100px]]
| {{OBP|Pokémon Stadium|stage}} (according to its in-game location information in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]])
|- style="background:#FFF"
! colspan="3" style="align=center" | [[File:Poke Floats.jpg|100px]]
| [[Poké Floats]] (according to its in-game location information in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]])
|}

====Routes====
Routes in Kanto began the numbering process, going from {{rtn|1|Kanto}} to {{rtn|25|Kanto}} in [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}, but adding three routes to connect to Johto ({{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|28|Kanto}}) in Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}.

====Animated series-exclusive====
======''Pokémon the Series''======
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:A.J. Gym.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Gym|A.J.'s Gym}}
| style="text-align:left" | An unofficial Gym run by [[A.J.]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Porta Vista.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Porta Vista|Acapulco}}
| style="text-align:left" | Acapulco is a city on the [[Island of the Giant Pokémon]] that is part of Porta Vista. It is a popular resort with beaches and the location of the [[Beach Beauty and Pokémon Costume Contest]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Bill Lighthouse.png|100px]]
| [[Bill's Lighthouse]]
| style="text-align:left" | Bill's Lighthouse is located somewhere near [[Cerulean City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|100px]]
| [[Cameran Palace]]
| style="text-align:left" | Cameran Palace is located in the center of [[Rota]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Camomile Island.png|100px]]
| [[Camomile Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is an island located in the Kanto [[region]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Camp Pokéhearst.png|100px]]
| [[Camp Pokéhearst]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is a camp located east of [[Hollywood]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cerise Laboratory exterior.png|100px]]
| [[Cerise Laboratory]]
| style="text-align:left" | A research center in [[Vermilion City]] directed by [[Professor Cerise]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Chrysanthemum Island.png|100px]]
| [[Chrysanthemum Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | A popular tourist destination in Kanto featuring a beach and a [[Contest Hall]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Commerce City.png|100px]]
| [[Commerce City]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is a large city with a park and is located somewhere in Kanto.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cremini Town.png|100px]]
| [[Cremini Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town close to [[Tohjo Falls]]. The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}}, lead by [[Anabel]] is also nearby.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dark City.png|100px]]
| [[Dark City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dragonite Island.png|100px]]
| [[Dragonite Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | An island located somewhere off the coast of Kanto. It is inhabited solely by {{p|Dratini}} line members, and is surrounded by constant storms created by the local {{p|Dragonair}}, hiding it from the outside world.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Eevee Evolution Lab.png|100px]]
| [[Eevee Evolution Lab]]
| style="text-align:left" | A facility in Vermilion City that focuses on researching {{p|Eevee}} and its [[Eeveelution|Evolutions]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Evolution Mountain.png|100px]]
| [[Evolution Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island. [[Stone Town]] lies at its base.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Fennel Valley.png|100px]]
| [[Fennel Valley]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is a valley where a very luxurious [[Pokémon Center]] is located. The Pokémon Center has a fitness studio, hot springs, battlefields, and even a Contest Hall. It is one of the locations where the [[Battle Pyramid]] lands to accept challengers.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Fighting Spirit Gym.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Gym|Fighting Spirit Gym}}
| style="text-align:left" | A Gym used for training and exercising, run by {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Gaiva Dam.png|100px]]
| [[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="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Gardenia Town.png|100px]]
| [[Gardenia Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | The town has a Contest Hall and is located in Kanto.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Grandpa Canyon.png|100px]]
| [[Grampa Canyon]]
| style="text-align:left" | A canyon located outside of Neon Town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Gringey City.png|100px]]
| [[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="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hidden Village.png|100px]]
| [[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="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hollywood.png|100px]]
| [[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"
| [[File:Hop Hop Hop Town.png|100px]]
| [[HopHopHop Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | HopHopHop Town is an urban settlement located on the outskirts of [[Celadon City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:House of Imite.png|100px]]
| [[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="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hutber Port.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Porta Vista|Hutber Port}}
| style="text-align:left" | Hutber Port is a city on the Island of the Giant Pokémon that is part of Porta Vista. It was attacked by a giant {{p|Tentacruel}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Island of the Giant Pokémon.png|100px]]
| [[Island of the Giant Pokémon]]
| style="text-align:left" | An island off the coast of Kanto. It contains the cities {{DL|Porta Vista|Acapulco}} and {{DL|Porta Vista|Hutber Port}}, which comprise [[Porta Vista]], as well as the theme park [[Pokémon Land]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kaz Gym.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Gym|Kaz Gym}}
| style="text-align:left" | An unofficial Gym in Dark City, run by [[Kaz]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Leaf Forest.png|100px]]
| [[Leaf Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | This forest has an unusual power that can suddenly cause {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to evolve.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Maidens Peak.png|100px]]
| [[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="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Matcha City.png|100px]]
| [[Matcha City]]
| style="text-align:left" | Matcha City is the location of [[Dr. Akihabara]]'s laboratory.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Metallica Island.png|100px]]
| [[Metallica Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is an island located near the [[Seafoam Islands]] and the [[Battle Palace]] is located there.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mirage Mansion.png|100px]]
| [[Mirage Mansion]]
| style="text-align:left" | A lakeside castle owned by [[Dr. Yung]]. It was mostly destroyed by a fire.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mossgreen Village.png|100px]]
| [[Mossgreen Village]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is a small town located between the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] and [[Cinnabar Island]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mt Hideaway.png|100px]]
| [[Mt. Hideaway]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is a large mountain located near [[Pallet Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mulberry City.png|100px]]
| [[Mulberry City]]
| style="text-align:left" | Mulberry City is located in the Kanto region and has a Contest Hall.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Neon Town.png|100px]]
| [[Neon Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is a vibrant town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:New Island ending.png|100px]]
| [[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, {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} takes over the island and creates a fortress after the destruction of the laboratory. After leaving the island, Mewtwo returns the island to its natural state.
|- 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"
| [[File:Old Shore Wharf.png|100px]]
| [[Old Shore Wharf]]
| style="text-align:left" | Old Shore Wharf is a docking place. It is where {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} invited Trainers to go to, in order to reach New Island. {{OBP|Miranda|M01}} works here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:King Statue.png|100px]]
| [[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. {{an|Brandon}} decided to investigate which ultimately led to the discovery of the tomb, which is baited with many traps.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Land.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Land]]
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon Land is an amusement park located on the [[Island of the Giant Pokémon]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Ninja School.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Ninja School]]
| style="text-align:left" | A school located close to [[Fuchsia City]] were jujutsu is taught.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Tech.png|100px]]
| [[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="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokemon Theme Park.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Theme Park]]
| style="text-align:left" | A large playground where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can leave their Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokemopolis.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémopolis]]
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémopolis is an ancient civilization in close proximity to [[Pallet Town]]. It made its only animated series appearance in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Potpourri Island.png|100px]]
| [[Potpourri Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is an island famous for its fruits. It is where the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] is held.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Rifure Village.png|100px]]
| [[Rifure Village]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is a tiny establishment located near Cerulean City.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Rota.png|100px]]
| [[Rota]]
| style="text-align:left" | A medieval themed city where [[Cameran Palace]] is located.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sable City.png|100px]]
| [[Sable 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, and Laramie Village.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sayda Island.png|100px]]
| [[Sayda Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is a heavily forested island home to the Sayda Lab.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sayda Lab.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Sayda Island|Sayda Lab}}
| style="text-align:left" | It is a [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]] research facility on [[Sayda Island]] headed by [[Dora]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Scissor Street.png|100px]]
| [[Scissor Street]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is home to many salons for improving a Pokémon's appearance and strength.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Binnes.png|100px]]
| {{an|Seafoam Island}}
| style="text-align:left" | A tropical holiday resort close to [[Pallet Town]] located near the ocean. While it shares its name with the [[Seafoam Islands]] in the English dub, it is in fact an animated series-exclusive location known as Binnes (Japanese: '''ビンヌ''') in the original Japanese script.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Silver Town Kanto.png|100px]]
| {{ka|Silver Town}}
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Saffron City]] and [[Lavender Town]] featuring a [[Contest Hall]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Stone Town.png|100px]]
| [[Stone Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Stone Town is a tiny establishment located between the {{safari|Kanto}} and [[Cinnabar Island]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sunnytown.png|100px]]
| [[Sunnytown]]
| style="text-align:left" | Sunnytown is located at one end of the [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Team Rocket Academy.png|100px]]
| [[Team Rocket Academy]]
| style="text-align:left" | The academy where people train to become members of [[Team Rocket]]. [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{MTR}}, [[Cassidy]], [[Butch]], and {{OBP|Christopher|DP117}} trained here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Terracotta Town.png|100px]]
| [[Terracotta Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A seaside town established on steep cliffs. It has a harbor, with ships regularly docking to and from distant regions as far as [[Hoenn]]. The town is famous for hosting [[Pokémon Contest]]s not sanctioned by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:The Tree of Beginning.png|100px]]
| [[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]].4
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Unnamed Island EP060.png|100px]]
| [[Unnamed island (EP060)|Unnamed island]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is an unmapped island home to a {{pkmn2|wild}} group of {{p|Squirtle}} and its [[Evolution]]s, located close to [[Cinnabar Island]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vermilion City school.png|100px]]
| [[Vermilion City school]]
| style="text-align:left" | A school in [[Vermilion City]]. [[Goh]] and [[Chloe]] attend this school.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vermilion Forest.png|100px]]
| [[Vermilion Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | A forest located outside Vermilion City. It is the home to a large number of {{t|Bug}} Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wisteria Town.png|100px]]
| [[Wisteria Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Wisteria Town is located on [[Potpourri Island]]. It has a [[Contest Hall]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Xanadu Nursery.png|100px]]
| [[Xanadu Nursery]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is a large greenhouse located near [[Pallet Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Yas Gym.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Gym|Yas Gym}}
| style="text-align:left" | An unofficial Gym in Dark City, run by [[Yas]].
|}

======''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''======
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Indigo Academy.png|100px]]
| [[Indigo Academy]]
| style="text-align:left" | An exclusive boarding school in Kanto.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Roy hometown.png|100px]]
| [[Roy's hometown]]
| style="text-align:left" | This island is where Roy lives.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}

====Manga-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | Manga
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| N/A
| [[Pokémon Land#In the manga|Amusement Park]]
| [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
| style="text-align:left" | A theme park built by {{PPM|Giovanni}}. When {{PPM|Red}}, {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, and {{PPM|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} visited, Giovanni tried to use his {{p|Machamp}} and newly evolved {{p|Poliwrath}} to deal with them, but the park was eventually destroyed through Clefairy's antics.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Apple City.png|100px]]
| [[ET10|Apple City]]
| [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
| style="text-align:left" | A city featured in the news due to the UFO sightings made there, leading to theories that {{p|Clefairy}} come from outer space.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Celadon University Adventures.png|100px]]
| [[Celadon University]]
| [[Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!]] [[Pokémon Adventures]]
| 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: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!]] and [[Pokémon Adventures]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cerise Island.png|100px]]
| [[Cerise Island]]
| [[Pokémon Adventures]]
| 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 {{MangaArc|Yellow}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| N/A
| [[Hidden Village#In the manga|Hidden Village]]
| [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
| style="text-align:left" | The {{pkmn|animated series}}'s Hidden Village as it appears in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. In this manga, this is where {{Ash}} catches both {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Charmander}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mt Spirit.png|100px]]
| [[Mt. Spirit]]
| [[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="background:#FFF"
| N/A
| [[Stone Town#In the manga|Stone Town]]
| [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
| style="text-align:left" | The {{pkmn|animated series}}'s Stone Town as it appears in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. In this manga, it is located on [[Dream Island]]. It is home to [[Mikey]] and [[Eevee brothers|his brothers]], who in this canon, are members of "The [[Knights of the E Stone]]".
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Walnut Tree.png|100px]]
| [[Walnut Tree]]
| [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]
| style="text-align:left" | A bakery owned by [[Walnut]]'s parents. Best known for its bread, Walnut Tree also sells confectionery and other treats as well.
|}

====Mentioned only====
{| style="margin:auto; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{kanto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{kanto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Celadon University]]
| Celadon University is located in [[Celadon City]] and has been mentioned multiple times in various canons, but is only seen in [[Pokémon Adventures]] and [[Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Crimson City]]
| Mentioned in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]''. It is the [[hometown]] of [[Jeanette Fisher]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Frodomar City]]
| Mentioned in the English [[dub]] of ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]''. It is allegedly the hometown of [[Ritchie]].
|}

===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 far south of mainland 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 {{2v2|HeartGold|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 {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}:

* The Safari Zone has closed as a result of [[Baoba|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]], also known as "Unknown Dungeon" has collapsed in [[Generation II]], but in [[Generation IV]], however, it has 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 a part of [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]].
* 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 {{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.

===Appearance===
====Artwork====
<div class="scrollbox">
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:RG Kanto.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:RBY Kanto.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:KantoII.png|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork of Kanto from {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red and Green}}
| Artwork of Kanto from {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red and Blue}}
| Artwork of Kanto from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:JohtoKantoGSC.png|x140px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:FRLG Kanto.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kanto Anime.png|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork of Johto and Kanto from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Artwork of Kanto from {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Artwork of Kanto from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:HGSS Kanto.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:HGSS JohtoKanto.jpg|x160px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:PE Kanto Map.png|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork of Kanto from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Artwork of Johto and Kanto from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Artwork of Kanto from {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} by {{color2|000|kawayoo}}<ref name="gen7-art"/>
|}
</div>

====In-game====

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kanto Town Map RGBY.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kanto Town Map RBY.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kanto Town Map GSC.png]]
|-
| Kanto as seen in {{color2|000|Generation I}} (JP)
| Kanto as seen in {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Kanto as seen in {{color2|000|Generation II}}
|-
| class="roundy" colspan="2" style="border:2px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kanto-Johto Town map GSC.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:KantoTownMap.png]]
|-
| colspan="2" |Kanto connected with Johto as seen in {{color2|000|Generation II}}
|Kanto as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kanto.png]]
| class="roundy" colspan="2" style="border:2px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; background:#{{Johto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Johto-Kanto.png]]
|-
| Kanto as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| colspan="2" | Kanto connected with Johto as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Johto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kanto Town Map PE.png|250px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Stadium Pokédex map.png|200px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Stadium 2 Pokédex map generation 1.png|200px]]
|-
| Kanto as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| Kanto as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}
| Kanto as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}, with a {{color2|000|Generation I}} game connected
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Johto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Stadium 2 Pokédex map Kanto.png|200px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Leaf Mindscape.png|x250px]]
|-
|Kanto as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}, with a {{color2|000|Generation II}} game connected
|{{color2|000|Leaf (Masters)|Leaf}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}}
|}

==Indigo League==
{{main|Indigo League}}

====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}" colspan="6" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}"
! colspan="4" | {{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}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|, and}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation VII|VII}}
! colspan="4" | {{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 Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock PE.png|size=x100px|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 PE.png|size=x100px|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=Electric|pic=VSLt Surge PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matisse|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSErika PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|type=Poison|pic=VSKoga PE.png|size=x80px|ldr=Koga|djap=キョウ|drm=Kyou Generations {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Generation VII|VII}}|pic2=Spr HGSS Janine.png|ldr2=Janine|djap2=アンズ|drm2=Anzu Generations {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Generation II|II}} and {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Generation IV|IV}}|loc=Fuchsia City|cjap=セキチクシティ|crm=Sekichiku City|bdg=Soul|px=50}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island Generations {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Generation VII|VII}}|loc2=Seafoam Islands|cjap2=ふたごじま|crm2=Twin Islands Generations {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Generation II|II}} and {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Generation IV|IV}}|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb2|type=Ground|pic=VSGiovanni PE.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki Generations {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Generation VII|VII}}|type2=Blue|t2=Various|pic2=VSBlue PE.png{{!}}x100px|ldr2=Blue (game)|altname2=Blue|djap2=グリーン|drm2=Green Generations {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Generation II|II}}, {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Generation IV|IV}}, and {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Generation VII|VII}}|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
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====Elite Four and Champion====
=====[[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}=====
{{elt/h|gen={{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation VII|VII}}|l={{kanto color light}}|d={{kanto color dark}}|league=Indigo|col=2|col2=4}}
{{elt|col=2|col2=2|type=Ice|pic=VSLorelei PE.png|size=x100px|m=Lorelei|mjap=カンナ|mrm=Kanna}}
{{elt|col=2|col2=2|type=Fighting|pic=VSBruno PE.png|size=x100px|m=Bruno|mjap=シバ|mrm=Siba}}
{{elt|col=2|col2=2|type=Ghost|pic=VSAgatha PE.png|size=x100px|m=Agatha|mjap=キクコ|mrm=Kikuko}}
{{elt|col=2|col2=2|type=Dragon|pic=VSLance PE.png|size=x100px|m=Lance|mjap=ワタル|mrm=Wataru}}
{{eltb2|type=blue|t=Various|type2=green|t2=Various|pic=Spr FRLG Blue 3.png|pic2=VSTrace 2.png{{!}}x64px|m=Blue (game)|m3=Blue|m2=Trace (game)|m4=Trace|mjap=グリーン|mrm=Green Generations {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Generation I|I}} and {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Generation III|III}}|mjap2=シン|mrm2=Shin Generation {{color2|{{green color dark}}|Generation VII|VII}}}}
|}
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=====[[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}=====
{{elt/h|gen={{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}} and {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}|l={{kanto color light}}|d={{kanto color dark}}|league=Indigo}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSWill.png|m=Will|mjap=イツキ|mrm=Itsuki}}
{{elt|type=Poison|pic=VSKoga.png|m=Koga|mjap=キョウ|mrm=Kyou}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSBruno.png|m=Bruno|mjap=シバ|mrm=Siba}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSKaren.png|m=Karen|mjap=カリン|mrm=Karin}}
{{eltb|type=Dragon|pic=VSLance.png|m=Lance|mjap=ワタル|mrm=Wataru}}
|}
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==Trivia==
[[File:Kanto - Gen I manual.png|thumb|250px|World Map ([[Generation I]] game manuals)]]
[[File:GenI JA Kanto Town Map Reference.png|thumb|"A map of the Kanto region! I hope she gives it to me..."]]
* In the Japanese Generation I games, the name "Kanto" is only used once—upon viewing the [[Town Map]] at {{ga|Blue}}'s house. The region's name is never mentioned in the Generation I games in any other language, meaning that the region was not given a name in the non-Japanese games until the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.
** In the English manuals of the Generation I games, there is a map of Kanto with the title "World Map" (with no mention of the name "Kanto").
** In the remakes of the Generation I games ({{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and {{g|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}), Kanto's name is used frequently.
* Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, after {{Ash}} defeated [[Maylene]] and [[Crasher Wake]] (not to mention just before Ash challenges [[Fantina]]), Kanto was the only region in the {{pkmn|animated series}} where Ash defeated the [[Gym Leader]]s in a different order from the games.
** It is also the only region thus far to feature [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|an element]] that was actually in a different region from its location in the games.
* Kanto has certain traits that generally separates it from other [[region]]s:
** It is the only region in the [[Pokémon world]] that shares its name with {{wp|Kantō region|the real-world region}} it was based on.
** 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 is the only region without a city with a population of at least 100.
* 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 core series games and [[generation]]s to date, having appeared in twelve core series games (thirteen in Japan) over the course of five generations.
** {{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]];
** {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} in [[Generation III]];
** {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} in [[Generation IV]];
** [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] in [[Generation VII]].
* Kanto is briefly mentioned in {{DetPikMov}} during the narration that [[Dr. Ann Laurent]] did during the creation of {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}}.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Kanto is "Kantonian", as seen in multiple sources, such as the [[Kantonian Gym]], and dialogue in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* The town names in the english version are named after painting or things correlated with painting
==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kanto color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German, Spanish, French, Italian, Catalan Indonesian, Vietnamese
| Kanto
| From its Japanese and English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 관동 ''Gwandong''
| From 관동 (關東) ''{{wp|Gwandong}}'', Sino-Korean reading of 関東 ''Kantō''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2"| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 關都 / 关都 ''Guāndū''{{tt|*|Games, later animated series, later Adventures}}
| From 關東 / 关东 ''Guāndōng'' (Kantō; {{wp|Guandong|east of pass}}) and possibly 城都 ''Chéngdū'' (Johto)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 關東 / 关东 ''Guāndōng''{{tt|*|Early animated series, early Adventures}} 康德 ''Kāngdé''{{tt|*|Adventures Vol. 4 (Taiwan)}}
| From 關東 / 关东 ''Guāndōng'' (Kantō; east of pass) Transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2"| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 關都 ''Gwāandōu''{{tt|*|Games, later animated series}}
| From 關東 ''Gwāandūng'' (Kantō; east of pass) and possibly 城都 ''Sèhngdōu'' (Johto)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 關東 ''Gwāandūng''{{tt|*|Early animated series}}
| From 關東 ''Gwāandūng'' (Kantō; east of pass)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Greek
| Καντό ''Kantó''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hebrew
| קאנטו ''Kanto''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hindi
| कांतो ''Kanto''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian, Ukrainian
| Канто ''Kanto''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Tamil
| கான்டொ ''Kanto''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Telugu
| కాంటో ''Kanto''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| คันโต ''Kanto''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* {{game|Red and Green|s}}
* {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}
* {{game|Red and Blue|s}}
* {{game|Yellow}}
* {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
* [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
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