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{{Infobox town
{{Town infobox
|town=Azalea Town
|name=Azalea Town
|characters=ヒワダタウン
|jpname=ヒワダタウン
|japanese=Hiwada Town
|jptrans=Hiwada Town
|image=Azalea.png
|image=Azalea Town HGSS.png
|slogan={{sign|HGSScitymap|header}} 
|imageII=Azalea Town GSC.png
{{sign|HGSScitymap|map|Azalea Town}}
|slogan=Living Happily with Pokémon
{{sign|HGSScitymap|title|Azalea Town}}
{{sign|HGSScitymap|Where People and Pokémon Live in Happy Harmony!}}
{{sign|HGSScitymap|footer}}
|region=Johto
|region=Johto
|routes=[[Route 33]] (East)<br />[[Ilex Forest]] (West)
|east=Route 33
|bottom=gym
|regioneast=Johto
|gymname=[[Azalea Gym]]
|west=Ilex Forest
|leader=[[Bugsy]]
|mapdesc=A town where people and Pokémon live together in simple harmony.
|badge=Hive Badge
|gym=Azalea Gym
|type=Bug
|gymno=2
|map=Azalea_Town.png
|leader=Bugsy
|colordark=cfc
|leadervs=VSBugsy.png
|colorlight=efe
|badge=Hive
|gymtype=Bug
|colordark=4E6E2E
|colormed=5a7d38
|colorlight=688D43
|generation=2
}}
}}
'''Azalea Town''' (Japanese: '''ヒワダタウン''' ''Hiwada Town'') is a small, isolated town located on the southern peninsula of the [[Johto]] region. The town is best known for being the residence of [[Kurt]], a custom [[Poké Ball]] creator who makes [[Poké Ball]]s out of Apricorns. He lives in the northwest portion of town on the east edge of [[Ilex Forest]]. Azalea features other notable locations as well, such as the [[Slowpoke Well]].


[[Pokémon Trainer]]s must journey to Azalea Town in order to win the {{Badge|Hive}} from [[Bugsy]], the Azalea [[Gym Leader]] who specializes in {{type2|Bug}} [[Pokémon]].
'''Azalea Town''' (Japanese: '''ヒワダタウン''' ''Hiwada Town'') is a small, isolated town located on the southern peninsula of the [[Johto]] [[region]]. The town is best known for being the residence of [[Kurt]], a custom [[Poké Ball]] creator who makes {{i|Poké Ball}}s out of [[Apricorn]]s. He lives in the northwest portion of town on the east edge of [[Ilex Forest]]. Azalea features other notable locations as well, such as the [[Slowpoke Well]]. As such, {{p|Slowpoke}} can be found around the town. The town has two entrances, {{rt|33|Johto}} to the east and [[Ilex Forest]] to the west.
 
[[Pokémon Trainer]]s must journey to Azalea Town in order to win the {{Badge|Hive}} from [[Bugsy]], the [[Azalea Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leader]] who specializes in {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
 
==Slogan==
===Generation II===
'''''Where People and Pokémon Live in Happy Harmony!''''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンと ひとが ともに なかよく くらす まち''' ''The town where Pokémon and people live happy together.'')
 
===Generation IV===
'''''Living Happily with Pokémon''''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンと なかよしの まち''' ''The town of close friendships with Pokémon.'')


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
===Charcoal kiln===
===Azalea Gym===
Near the gym is a small house that houses the Pokémon world's only [[Charcoal]] kiln. The kiln is owned by a family that handles not only the production of the Charcoal, but also the collection of the necessary materials. To acquire the wood necessary for the Charcoal, the family uses a {{p|Farfetch'd}} to {{m|cut}} down trees in [[Ilex Forest]]. The wood is then treated in the kiln and turned into Charcoal, which is then sold at the local [[Poké Mart]], making Charcoal the only type-enhancing [[Held items|held item]] that can be freely purchased, albeit at a high price.
{{main|Azalea Gym}}
The Azalea Gym is located on the southwestern side of the town. It is where [[Bugsy]] hands out the {{Badge|Hive}} to Trainers that beat him.
 
===Charcoal Kiln===
{{sign|DPcity|header}}
{{sign|DPcity|title|Charcoal Kiln}}
{{sign|DPcity|We let our FARFETCH'D fetch branches}}
{{sign|DPcity|for charcoal!}}
{{sign|DPcity|footer}}
 
Near the [[Azalea Gym|Gym]] is a small house that houses a [[Charcoal]] kiln. The kiln is owned by a family that handles not only the production of the Charcoal, but also the collection of the necessary materials. To acquire the wood necessary for the Charcoal, the family uses a {{p|Farfetch'd}} to {{m|Cut}} down trees in [[Ilex Forest]]. The wood is then treated in the kiln and turned into Charcoal, which is then sold at the local [[Poké Mart]], making Charcoal the only type-enhancing [[held item]] that can be freely purchased, albeit at a high price.


===Kurt's House===
===Kurt's House===
[[Kurt]] specializes in making custom Poké Balls specifically designed to work more effectively against specific types of Pokémon. The ball that Kurt makes depends on the [[Apricorn]] that is given to Kurt by trainers. The White [[Apricorn]] is located behind his house while two other groups of Apricorns can be found on [[Route 36]] and [[Route 42]], both near [[Ecruteak City]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Apricorns can be found throughout the entire Johto region.
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Inside Kurt House.png|thumb|200px|The inside of Kurt's house]]
{{sign|DPcity|header}}
{{sign|DPcity|title|Kurt's House}}
{{sign|DPcity|Apricorn and Nothing Else}}
{{sign|DPcity|The Stubborn Poké Ball Creator}}
{{sign|DPcity|footer}}


When entering Kurt's house for the first time, he will quickly run out after saying something about going to the Slowpoke Well. He will defeat the grunt at the entrance, then will fall into the well and injure his back. After Kurt is injured while trying to stop Team Rocket, the player has to defeat the Grunts and rescue the kidnapped Slowpoke.
[[Kurt]] lives in a house in the northwest corner of Azalea Town. He studies [[Poké Ball]] mechanics, and is known far and wide as a Poké Ball expert, residing there with his granddaughter [[Maizie]], and her favorite Pokémon, {{p|Slowpoke}}. There is an [[Apricorn]] tree located next to his house that grows [[White Apricorn]]s daily.
 
Kurt specializes in making custom Poké Balls specifically designed to work more effectively against specific types of Pokémon. The Ball that Kurt makes depends on the Apricorn that is given to Kurt by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. He will offer to make his Apricorn Balls as long as he is brought an Apricorn. By the next day, he will have crafted it into one of his custom Poké Balls, depending on the color of the Apricorn. In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, he can only make one Poké Ball per day, while in the later games, there is no limit to how many he can make at the same time.
 
When entering Kurt's house for the first time, he will quickly run out after saying something about going to the [[Slowpoke Well]]. He will scare the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} at the entrance, then will fall into the well and injure his back. After Kurt is injured while trying to stop [[Team Rocket]], the {{player}} has to defeat the Grunts as well as [[Proton]] (who is a regular Grunt in [[Generation II]]) and rescue the kidnapped Slowpoke. Once they are defeated, Kurt and Maizie's Slowpoke will return to the house.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{berries color dark}}; border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}" colspan=6 cellspacing="2" cellpadding="4"
|-
! style="background: #{{apricorn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Apricorn
! style="background: #{{apricorn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Poké Ball
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Red Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Level Ball}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Yellow Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Moon Ball}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Blue Apricorn}} || {{bag|Lure Ball IV}} [[Lure Ball]]
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Green Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Friend Ball}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Pink Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Love Ball}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|White Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Fast Ball}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Black Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Heavy Ball}}
|-
| colspan=2 style="background: #{{apricorn color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}


===Slowpoke Well===
===Slowpoke Well===
{{main|Slowpoke Well}}
{{main|Slowpoke Well}}
{{p|Slowpoke}} may not be considered to be an important Pokémon outside of Azalea, but in this small southern Johto town, Slowpoke are placed in high regard and are revered by the community. This is shown by the existence of the Slowpoke Well in the northeast corner of town near the entrance to [[Route 33]]. The small well opening leads to an expansive two-level cave heavily populated with Slowpoke located underneath Azalea.


Slowpoke Well is where the player first encounters the revived [[Team Rocket]], who are cutting off the tails of Slowpoke to sell at their HQ in [[Mahogany Town]]. Before talking to [[Kurt]] in his house, there will be a [[Team Rocket Grunt]] guarding the entrance of the well, and will not let anyone in.
{{sign|DPcity|header}}
{{sign|DPcity|title|SLOWPOKE Well}}
{{sign|DPcity|Also known as the Rainmaker Well.}}
{{sign|DPcity|Locals believe that a SLOWPOKE's}}
{{sign|DPcity|yawn summons the rain.}}
{{sign|DPcity|Records show that a SLOWPOKE's yawn}}
{{sign|DPcity|ended a drought 400 years ago}}
{{sign|DPcity|footer}}


There are two floors; the first one can be explored when Team Rocket attacks, whereas the other cannot be reached until later. Later in the game, after the player has acquired both {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Strength}}, they can explore the lower floor of the well. There is a man on an island who will give players a {{DL|Held item|King's Rock}} if they talk to him.
The Slowpoke Well is a large underground well where Azalea's {{p|Slowpoke}} live and drink. In this small southern [[Johto]] town, Slowpoke are placed in high regard and are revered by the community. According to legends in the town, the {{m|Yawn}} of a {{p|Slowpoke}} causes rain. 400 years ago, a drought in Azalea Town ended right when a Slowpoke yawned. This is shown by the existence of the Slowpoke Well in the northeast corner of town near the entrance to {{rt|33|Johto}}. The small well opening leads to an expansive two-level cave heavily populated with Slowpoke located underneath Azalea. Above the Slowpoke well are a row of Headbutt trees, as well as to the left. The second tree to the left side is a special tree, which can be used to more easily obtain {{p|Heracross}}.
 
Slowpoke Well is where the player first encounters the revived [[Team Rocket]] in the [[Generation II]] games and their {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Generation IV remakes}}, who are cutting off the [[Slowpoke Tail|tails]] of Slowpoke to sell at their [[Team Rocket HQ|hideout]] in [[Mahogany Town]]. Before talking to [[Kurt]] at his house, there will be a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} guarding the entrance to the well, and will not let anyone in.
 
There are two floors; the first one can be explored when [[Team Rocket]] attacks, whereas the other cannot be reached until later. Later in the game, after the player has acquired both {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Strength}}, they can explore the lower floor of the well. There is a man on an island who will give players a [[King's Rock]] if they talk to him.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Azalea Town's population is 18. This makes it one of the smallest cities in Johto.
===Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal===
In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} and {{game|Crystal}}, Azalea Town has a population of 26.
 
===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Azalea Town's population is 31, making it the largest town in Johto. It is tied for the title of the largest town in the [[Pokémon world]] with [[Solaceon Town]] in [[Sinnoh]].


==Poké Mart==
==Poké Mart==
{{mart|header}}
{{shop|Generation II}}
{{mart|class|b}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Charcoal|9800}}|{{shopitem|Poké Ball (item)|200|5=Poké Ball|display=Poké Ball}}}}
{{mart|item|Poké Ball|200}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}}}
{{mart|class|m}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}|{{shopitem|Repel|350}}}}
{{mart|item|Antidote|100}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200|display=Parlyz Heal}}}}
{{mart|item|Parlyz Heal|200}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Flower Mail|50|5=None}}}}
{{mart|item|Potion|300}}
{{shopfooter}}
{{mart|item|Super Potion|700}}
{{shop|Lower cashier (Generation IV)}}
{{mart|class|o}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball (item)|200|5=Poké Ball|display=Poké Ball}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600|note=<sup>3 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{mart|item|Charcoal|9800}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|1200|note=<sup>7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}}}
{{mart|item|Escape Rope|550}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}|{{shopitem|Hyper Potion|1200|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{mart|item|Flower Mail|50}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Potion|2500|note=<sup>7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3000|note=<sup>8 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{mart|item|Repel|350}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|1500|note=<sup>3 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}}}
{{mart|footer}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200|display=Parlyz Heal}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|250}}|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Full Heal|600|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Repel|350}}|{{shopitem|Super Repel|500|note=<sup>3 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Repel|700|note=<sup>7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Upper cashier (Generation IV)}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Bloom Mail|50}}|{{shopitem|Heal Ball|300}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Net Ball|1000}}}}
{{shopfooter}}
 
==Items==
{{Itlisth|road}}
{{Itemlist|Full Heal|On the north wall surrounding [[Slowpoke Well]] ''(hidden)''|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Full Heal|On the pile of logs outside of the Charcoal kiln ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|White Apricorn|Apricorn tree outside of [[Kurt]]'s House (daily)|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes|display=[[White Apricorn|Wht Apricorn]]}}
{{Itemlist|Lure Ball IV|Gift from Kurt after [[Team Rocket]] is driven out of Slowpoke Well|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|display=[[Lure Ball]]}}
{{Itemlist|Fast Ball|Gift from Kurt after Team Rocket is driven out of Slowpoke Well|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Charcoal|Gift from the charcoal maker's assistant after obtaining {{HM|01|Cut}}|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|None|Retrieved from Kurt after he has examined it for a day (Japanese/[[Virtual Console]] version only)|C=yes|display=[[GS Ball]]}}
{{Itlistfoot|road}}
 
==Pokémon==
===Generation II===
{{Catch/header|road|4}}
{{Catch/div|road|{{color2|000|Headbutt tree}}<br><small>(Moderate chances of battle)</small>}}
{{Catch/entry2|010|Caterpie|yes|no|no|Headbutt|10|all=50%|type1=Bug}}
{{Catch/entry2|012|Butterfree|yes|no|no|Headbutt|10|all=10%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entry2|013|Weedle|no|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all=50%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|015|Beedrill|no|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all=10%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|021|Spearow|no|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=65%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entry2|023|Ekans|no|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=15%|type1=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|102|Exeggcute|yes|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all=10%|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic}}
{{Catch/entry2|190|Aipom|no|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=20%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entry2|204|Pineco|yes|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all=30%|type1=Bug}}
{{Catch/div|road|{{color2|000|Headbutt tree}}<br><small>(Low chances of battle)</small>}}
{{Catch/entry2|010|Caterpie|yes|no|no|Headbutt|10|all=65%|type1=Bug}}
{{Catch/entry2|011|Metapod|yes|no|no|Headbutt|10|all=15%|type1=Bug}}
{{Catch/entry2|012|Butterfree|yes|no|no|Headbutt|10|all=10%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entry2|013|Weedle|no|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all=65%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|014|Kakuna|no|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all=15%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|015|Beedrill|no|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all=10%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|021|Spearow|no|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entry2|102|Exeggcute|yes|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all=10%|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic}}
{{Catch/entry2|190|Aipom|no|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=20%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entry2|214|Heracross|no|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=30%|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Catch/footer|road}}
 
===Generation IV===
{{Catch/header|road|4}}
{{Catch/div|road|Headbutt<br><small>Group A</small>}}
{{Catch/entryhs|021|Spearow|yes|yes|Headbutt|3-5|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=j}}
{{Catch/entryhs|190|Aipom|yes|yes|Headbutt|3-5|all=20%|type1=Normal|10=j}}
{{Catch/entryhs|214|Heracross|yes|yes|Headbutt|2-5|all=30%|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting|10=j}}
{{Catch/div|road|Headbutt<br><small>Group B</small>}}
{{Catch/entryhs|021|Spearow|yes|yes|Headbutt|6-8|all=80%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=j}}
{{Catch/entryhs|190|Aipom|yes|yes|Headbutt|6-8|all=20%|type1=Normal|10=j}}
{{Catch/footer|road}}
 
==Trainers==
===Generation II===
{{MSP/3|152|Chikorita}} If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Chikorita}}:
{{Party/Single|color={{silver color}}|headcolor={{silver color light}}|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}|sprite=Spr GS Silver 1.png|prize={{pdollar}}960|name={{color2|000|Silver (game)|Silver}}|game=GSC|location=Azalea Town|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=092|pokemon=Gastly|gender=male|level=12|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move3=Spite|move3type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=041|pokemon=Zubat|gender=male|level=14|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|move1=Leech Life|move1type=Bug|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark}}
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=156|pokemon=Quilava|gender=male|level=16|type1=Fire|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move3=SmokeScreen|move3type=Normal|move4=Ember|move4type=Fire}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
{{MSP/3|155|Cyndaquil}} If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Cyndaquil}}:
{{Party/Single|color={{silver color}}|headcolor={{silver color light}}|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}|sprite=Spr GS Silver 1.png|prize={{pdollar}}960|name={{color2|000|Silver (game)|Silver}}|game=GSC|location=Azalea Town|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=092|pokemon=Gastly|gender=male|level=12|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move3=Spite|move3type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=041|pokemon=Zubat|gender=male|level=14|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|move1=Leech Life|move1type=Bug|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark}}
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=159|pokemon=Croconaw|gender=male|level=16|type1=Water|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move3=Rage|move3type=Normal|move4=Water Gun|move4type=Water}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
{{MSP/3|158|Totodile}} If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Totodile}}:
{{Party/Single|color={{silver color}}|headcolor={{silver color light}}|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}|sprite=Spr GS Silver 1.png|prize={{pdollar}}960|name={{color2|000|Silver (game)|Silver}}|game=GSC|location=Azalea Town|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=092|pokemon=Gastly|gender=male|level=12|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move3=Spite|move3type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=041|pokemon=Zubat|gender=male|level=14|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|move1=Leech Life|move1type=Bug|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark}}
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=153|pokemon=Bayleef|gender=male|level=16|type1=Grass|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal|move2=Razor Leaf|move2type=Grass|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move4=PoisonPowder|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===Generation IV===
{{MSP/3|152|Chikorita}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Chikorita}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Silver.png
|prize={{pdollar}}1152
|class=Rival
|classlink=Rival
|name={{color2|000|Silver (game)|Silver}}
|game=HGSS
|location=Azalea Town
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=092|pokemon=Gastly
|gender=male|level=14|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|ability=Levitate
|move1=Lick|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Spite|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Curse|move4type=???|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=041 m|pokemon=Zubat
|gender=male|level=16|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Leech Life|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Astonish|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=156|pokemon=Quilava
|gender=male|level=18|type1=Fire|ability=Blaze
|move1=Leer|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=SmokeScreen|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
{{MSP/3|155|Cyndaquil}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Cyndaquil}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Silver.png
|prize={{pdollar}}1152
|class=Rival
|classlink=Rival
|name={{color2|000|Silver (game)|Silver}}
|game=HGSS
|location=Azalea Town
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=092|pokemon=Gastly
|gender=male|level=14|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|ability=Levitate
|move1=Lick|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Spite|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Curse|move4type=???|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=041 m|pokemon=Zubat
|gender=male|level=16|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Leech Life|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Astonish|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=159|pokemon=Croconaw
|gender=male|level=18|type1=Water|ability=Torrent
|move1=Water Gun|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Rage|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Scary Face|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
{{MSP/3|158|Totodile}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Totodile}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{silver color dark}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Silver.png
|prize={{pdollar}}1152
|class=Rival
|classlink=Rival
|name={{color2|000|Silver (game)|Silver}}
|game=HGSS
|location=Azalea Town
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=092|pokemon=Gastly
|gender=male|level=14|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|ability=Levitate
|move1=Lick|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Spite|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Curse|move4type=???|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=041 m|pokemon=Zubat
|gender=male|level=16|type1=Poison|type2=Flying|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Leech Life|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Astonish|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=153|pokemon=Bayleef
|gender=male|level=18|type1=Grass|ability=Overgrow
|move1=PoisonPowder|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reflect|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Synthesis|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Razor Leaf|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
==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.
*Outdoor: The Pokémon occasionally catches the scent of smoke.
*Inside Charcoal Kiln's house: The Pokémon greet Farfetch'd. Heat from the heater displeases {{type|Water}} Pokémon and to a lesser degree, {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, but makes {{type|Fire}} Pokémon cheerful.
*Inside Kurt's House: The Pokémon occasionally stares at various items.
*Slowpoke Well's entrance cave: The ground is wet and therefore, pleases Water-type Pokémon and displeases Fire-type Pokémon. Other walking Pokémon become more cautious.
*Slowpoke Well's interior: The walking Pokémon becomes very cautious. Slowpoke react happily inside this cave.
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Azalea Town anime.png|thumb|250px|Azalea Town in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
In ''[[EP142|A Shadow of a Drought]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrived at Azalea Town. However, the [[Azalea Gym]] and many of the city's public buildings were closed because of a long-lasting drought. Ash managed to anger the citizens after he stepped on a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, and in their escape, the trio found [[Kurt]], the [[Poké Ball]] expert. Kurt explained that Slowpoke are regarded as sacred in Azalea Town, following a 400-year-old legend in which the Dopey Pokémon brought rain to the area and ended a drought. Slowpoke roam freely throughout Azalea Town, with special Slowpoke warning signs located throughout to warn people to be wary of where they step. After they helped Kurt drive {{TRT}} out of the [[Slowpoke Well]], rain began to fall, causing the main river to flow again and Azalea Town's surrounding landscape became green once again.
 
In ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'', Ash {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} delivered the [[GS Ball]] to Kurt and learned about [[Apricorn]] Poké Balls from him. As thanks for their efforts in foiling Team Rocket's plans, Kurt gave them one [[Fast Ball]] each. Kurt's granddaughter [[Maizie]] took the trio on a tour through the nearby Apricorn forest, where Brock managed to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} himself a {{TP|Brock|Pineco}} with his new Fast Ball and the group collected some Apricorns for Kurt to turn into Poké Balls.
 
Ash challenged and beat the Azalea Gym, earning his second [[Johto League]] [[Badge]], in ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]''. Before leaving the town, Maizie gave Ash and his friends one more Apricorn Poké Ball each, all made for them by Kurt from the Apricorns they had collected; Ash and Misty both received a [[Lure Ball]] and Brock received a [[Heavy Ball]].
 
In ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'', [[Goh]] visited Azalea Town for a holiday vacation with his family, something they had also done three years prior to ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
 
====Gallery====
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| [[File:Slowpoke Well exterior anime.png|x150px]]
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==In the manga==
[[File:Azalea Town Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Azalea Town in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Azalea Town PM.png|thumb|200px|Azalea Town in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
[[File:Azalea Town Golden Boys.png|thumb|left|200px|Azalea Town in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Azalea Town first appeared in ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]'', when {{adv|Gold}} arrived there. He was introduced to [[Apricorn]]s by [[Maizie]] after spitting out what he thought was an edible fruit. He also exchanged a different Apricorn for a [[Friend Ball]], created by [[Kurt]]. In [[PS102|the next chapter]], he gave Maizie a {{p|Teddiursa}} that he had caught with the Friend Ball, while {{adv|Silver}} defeated the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s trying to steal [[Slowpoke Tail]]s at the [[Slowpoke Well]].
 
In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', {{adv|Bill}} used the [[Pokémon Storage System]] to send countless Pokémon to the Azalea Town [[Pokémon Center]], from which they moved on to [[Ilex Forest]], where they connected with {{adv|Tower duo|Lugia and Ho-Oh}} and relayed them their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' strong desire for the fighting to stop, freeing the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] from the [[Masked Man]]'s control.
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Azalea Town first appeared in ''[[GB06|Get up Again, Bayleef]]'', where {{GnB|Gold}} arrived there after his confrontation with his [[rival]] {{GnB|Black}} in [[Union Cave]], during which Black had abandoned the {{TP|Gold|Bayleef}} he had once stolen from [[Professor Elm]] as a {{p|Chikorita}}. After Bayleef had been treated at the [[Pokémon Center]], Gold met [[Bugsy]], who took him to the [[Azalea Gym]] for a Gym battle. Utilizing Bayleef in the battle against [[Bugsy's Scyther]], Gold was not only able to defeat the [[Gym Leader]] and earn himself a {{badge|Hive}}, but also restore Bayleef's self-confidence.
 
In ''[[GB07|The Great Search! Let's Rescue The Slowpoke!]]'', Gold met [[Kurt]], who told him that all of the town's {{p|Slowpoke}} had disappeared. The culprits behind this eventually turned out to be [[Team Rocket]], whom Gold and Kurt confronted at the [[Slowpoke Well]]. After Team Rocket had been driven away and the Slowpoke had been rescued from the flooding well, Kurt gave Gold a [[Level Ball]] as a sign of gratitude.
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Azalea Town appeared in ''[[PM078|Find Slowpoke!!]]'', where {{PPM|Red}} stopped {{PPM|Giovanni}} from stealing the tails of the local {{p|Slowpoke}}.
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*According to legends in the town, the {{m|Yawn}} of a {{p|Slowpoke}} causes rain. 400 years ago, a drought in Azalea Town ended right when a Slowpoke yawned.
* [[Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Sevii Islands: Four & Five Islands]] is a remix of [[Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection|Azalea Town]] from {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, which is played on [[Four Island (town)|Four]] and {{OBP|Five Island|town}}s in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* A remix of this town's music can be heard on [[Four Island (town)|Four]] and {{OBP|Five Island|town}}s.
** The music for the [[Pokémon.com]] [[Pokémon.com online games|online game]] Emolga's Apple Adventure is also a remix of this theme.
* When the {{Player}} first encounters the boy that lost the {{p|Farfetch'd}}, he uses the green palette, when he is back at the house, his palette colors him blue instead.
* When the player first encounters the boy that lost the {{p|Farfetch'd}} in the [[Generation II]] games, his overworld sprite uses the green palette; when he is back at the house, his palette is colored blue instead.
* Azalea is the first location with a gym in the games that is a town rather than a city (not including [[Cinnabar Island]]).
* Azalea is the first location with a [[Gym]] in the games that is a town rather than a city. However, one of [[Cinnabar Island]]'s Japanese names contains the word ''Town''.
* In the [[Generation II]] games, if {{ga|Silver}} stole Totodile from the lab, he uses a {{p|Croconaw}} at [[level]] 16, even though {{p|Totodile}} only evolves into Croconaw at level 18. This was corrected in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, in which his Croconaw is level 18.
* Inside [[Kurt]]'s house, there is a picture on the wall that displays the text "''A young Professor Oak?''" when studied, implying [[Kurt]] and [[Professor Oak]] met each other when they were younger.
* According to the English April 24, 2000 Build, "Azalea Town" was originally named "Azalea City."


==Name origin==
===Name origin===
[[wp:Azalea|Azalea]]s are a type of flowering shrub. Hiwada (桧皮) is the bark of a [[wp:Cupressus|Cypress]] tree.
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|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ヒワダタウン ''Hiwada Town''
| From 桧皮色 ''hiwada-iro'' (reddish brown color of the {{wp|Chamaecyparis obtusa|Japanese cypress}} bark)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Azalea Town
| From ''{{wp|azalea}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Azalea City
| From ''Azalea''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Pueblo Azalea
| From ''azalea''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Ecorcia
| From ''écorce'' (bark)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Azalina
| From ''azalea''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 고동마을 ''Godong Maeul''
| From 고동 (古銅) ''godong'' (reddish-brown)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 檜皮鎮 / 桧皮镇<br>''Kuàipí Zhèn / Guìpí Zhèn''
| rowspan="2" | From its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 檜皮鎮 ''Kúipei Jan''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Polish
| Azalea{{tt|*|EP132-EP136, EP138-EP146}}<br>Miasto Azalea{{tt|*|EP116, EP135, EP137, EP143-EP145}}
| From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Cidade de Azalea
| From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Vietnamese
| Thị trấn Hiwada
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}


==In other languages==
{{Johto}}<br>
* Spanish: '''Pueblo Azalea'''
{{Project Cities and Towns notice}}
* Italian: '''Azalina'''
* German: '''Azalea City'''
* French: '''Écorcia'''


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Latest revision as of 01:29, 15 March 2024

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"Living Happily with Pokémon"
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A town where people and Pokémon live together in simple harmony.
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Ilex Forest
Azalea Town
Route 33
Location
Johto Azalea Town Map.png
Location of Azalea Town in Johto.
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Gen II

Azalea Town (Japanese: ヒワダタウン Hiwada Town) is a small, isolated town located on the southern peninsula of the Johto region. The town is best known for being the residence of Kurt, a custom Poké Ball creator who makes Poké Balls out of Apricorns. He lives in the northwest portion of town on the east edge of Ilex Forest. Azalea features other notable locations as well, such as the Slowpoke Well. As such, Slowpoke can be found around the town. The town has two entrances, Route 33 to the east and Ilex Forest to the west.

Pokémon Trainers must journey to Azalea Town in order to win the Hive Badge from Bugsy, the Azalea Gym Leader who specializes in Bug-type Pokémon.

Slogan

Generation II

Where People and Pokémon Live in Happy Harmony! (Japanese: ポケモンと ひとが ともに なかよく くらす まち The town where Pokémon and people live happy together.)

Generation IV

Living Happily with Pokémon (Japanese: ポケモンと なかよしの まち The town of close friendships with Pokémon.)

Places of interest

Azalea Gym

Main article: Azalea Gym

The Azalea Gym is located on the southwestern side of the town. It is where Bugsy hands out the Hive Badge to Trainers that beat him.

Charcoal Kiln

Charcoal Kiln
We let our FARFETCH'D fetch branches
for charcoal!

Near the Gym is a small house that houses a Charcoal kiln. The kiln is owned by a family that handles not only the production of the Charcoal, but also the collection of the necessary materials. To acquire the wood necessary for the Charcoal, the family uses a Farfetch'd to Cut down trees in Ilex Forest. The wood is then treated in the kiln and turned into Charcoal, which is then sold at the local Poké Mart, making Charcoal the only type-enhancing held item that can be freely purchased, albeit at a high price.

Kurt's House

The inside of Kurt's house

Kurt's House
Apricorn and Nothing Else
The Stubborn Poké Ball Creator

Kurt lives in a house in the northwest corner of Azalea Town. He studies Poké Ball mechanics, and is known far and wide as a Poké Ball expert, residing there with his granddaughter Maizie, and her favorite Pokémon, Slowpoke. There is an Apricorn tree located next to his house that grows White Apricorns daily.

Kurt specializes in making custom Poké Balls specifically designed to work more effectively against specific types of Pokémon. The Ball that Kurt makes depends on the Apricorn that is given to Kurt by Trainers. He will offer to make his Apricorn Balls as long as he is brought an Apricorn. By the next day, he will have crafted it into one of his custom Poké Balls, depending on the color of the Apricorn. In Pokémon Gold and Silver, he can only make one Poké Ball per day, while in the later games, there is no limit to how many he can make at the same time.

When entering Kurt's house for the first time, he will quickly run out after saying something about going to the Slowpoke Well. He will scare the Team Rocket Grunt at the entrance, then will fall into the well and injure his back. After Kurt is injured while trying to stop Team Rocket, the player has to defeat the Grunts as well as Proton (who is a regular Grunt in Generation II) and rescue the kidnapped Slowpoke. Once they are defeated, Kurt and Maizie's Slowpoke will return to the house.

Apricorn Poké Ball
Red Apricorn Red Apricorn Level Ball Level Ball
Yellow Apricorn Yellow Apricorn Moon Ball Moon Ball
Blue Apricorn Blue Apricorn Lure Ball IV Lure Ball
Green Apricorn Green Apricorn Friend Ball Friend Ball
Pink Apricorn Pink Apricorn Love Ball Love Ball
White Apricorn White Apricorn Fast Ball Fast Ball
Black Apricorn Black Apricorn Heavy Ball Heavy Ball

Slowpoke Well

Main article: Slowpoke Well

SLOWPOKE Well
Also known as the Rainmaker Well.
Locals believe that a SLOWPOKE's
yawn summons the rain.
Records show that a SLOWPOKE's yawn
ended a drought 400 years ago

The Slowpoke Well is a large underground well where Azalea's Slowpoke live and drink. In this small southern Johto town, Slowpoke are placed in high regard and are revered by the community. According to legends in the town, the Yawn of a Slowpoke causes rain. 400 years ago, a drought in Azalea Town ended right when a Slowpoke yawned. This is shown by the existence of the Slowpoke Well in the northeast corner of town near the entrance to Route 33. The small well opening leads to an expansive two-level cave heavily populated with Slowpoke located underneath Azalea. Above the Slowpoke well are a row of Headbutt trees, as well as to the left. The second tree to the left side is a special tree, which can be used to more easily obtain Heracross.

Slowpoke Well is where the player first encounters the revived Team Rocket in the Generation II games and their Generation IV remakes, who are cutting off the tails of Slowpoke to sell at their hideout in Mahogany Town. Before talking to Kurt at his house, there will be a Team Rocket Grunt guarding the entrance to the well, and will not let anyone in.

There are two floors; the first one can be explored when Team Rocket attacks, whereas the other cannot be reached until later. Later in the game, after the player has acquired both Surf and Strength, they can explore the lower floor of the well. There is a man on an island who will give players a King's Rock if they talk to him.

Demographics

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

In Pokémon Gold and Silver and Pokémon Crystal, Azalea Town has a population of 26.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Azalea Town's population is 31, making it the largest town in Johto. It is tied for the title of the largest town in the Pokémon world with Solaceon Town in Sinnoh.

Poké Mart

Generation II


Lower cashier (Generation IV)
Upper cashier (Generation IV)


Items

Item Location Games
Full Heal Full Heal On the north wall surrounding Slowpoke Well (hidden)  G  S  C 
Full Heal Full Heal On the pile of logs outside of the Charcoal kiln (hidden)  HG  SS 
White Apricorn Wht Apricorn Apricorn tree outside of Kurt's House (daily)  G  S  C  HG  SS 
Lure Ball IV Lure Ball Gift from Kurt after Team Rocket is driven out of Slowpoke Well  G  S  C 
Fast Ball Fast Ball Gift from Kurt after Team Rocket is driven out of Slowpoke Well  HG  SS 
Charcoal Charcoal Gift from the charcoal maker's assistant after obtaining HM01 (Cut)  G  S  C  HG  SS 
None GS Ball Retrieved from Kurt after he has examined it for a day (Japanese/Virtual Console version only)  C 

Pokémon

Generation II

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Headbutt tree
(Moderate chances of battle)
Caterpie Caterpie
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 50%
Butterfree Butterfree
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 10%
Weedle Weedle
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 50%
Beedrill Beedrill
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 10%
Spearow Spearow
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 65%
Ekans Ekans
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 15%
Exeggcute Exeggcute
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 10%
Aipom Aipom
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 20%
Pineco Pineco
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 30%
Headbutt tree
(Low chances of battle)
Caterpie Caterpie
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 65%
Metapod Metapod
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 15%
Butterfree Butterfree
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 10%
Weedle Weedle
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 65%
Kakuna Kakuna
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 15%
Beedrill Beedrill
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 10%
Spearow Spearow
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 50%
Exeggcute Exeggcute
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 10%
Aipom Aipom
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 20%
Heracross Heracross
G S C
Headbutt Headbutt
10 30%
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
Headbutt
Group A
Spearow Spearow
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
3-5 50%
Aipom Aipom
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
3-5 20%
Heracross Heracross
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
2-5 30%
Headbutt
Group B
Spearow Spearow
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
6-8 80%
Aipom Aipom
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
6-8 20%
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.


Trainers

Generation II

Chikorita If the player chose Chikorita:



Cyndaquil If the player chose Cyndaquil:



Totodile If the player chose Totodile:



Generation IV

Chikorita If the player chose Chikorita:



Cyndaquil If the player chose Cyndaquil:



Totodile If the player chose Totodile:



Walking Pokémon effects

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

  • Outdoor: The Pokémon occasionally catches the scent of smoke.
  • Inside Charcoal Kiln's house: The Pokémon greet Farfetch'd. Heat from the heater displeases Water-type Pokémon and to a lesser degree, Grass-type Pokémon, but makes Fire-type Pokémon cheerful.
  • Inside Kurt's House: The Pokémon occasionally stares at various items.
  • Slowpoke Well's entrance cave: The ground is wet and therefore, pleases Water-type Pokémon and displeases Fire-type Pokémon. Other walking Pokémon become more cautious.
  • Slowpoke Well's interior: The walking Pokémon becomes very cautious. Slowpoke react happily inside this cave.

In the anime

Azalea Town in the anime

In A Shadow of a Drought, Ash and his friends arrived at Azalea Town. However, the Azalea Gym and many of the city's public buildings were closed because of a long-lasting drought. Ash managed to anger the citizens after he stepped on a Slowpoke's tail, and in their escape, the trio found Kurt, the Poké Ball expert. Kurt explained that Slowpoke are regarded as sacred in Azalea Town, following a 400-year-old legend in which the Dopey Pokémon brought rain to the area and ended a drought. Slowpoke roam freely throughout Azalea Town, with special Slowpoke warning signs located throughout to warn people to be wary of where they step. After they helped Kurt drive Team Rocket out of the Slowpoke Well, rain began to fall, causing the main river to flow again and Azalea Town's surrounding landscape became green once again.

In Going Apricorn!, Ash Brock, and Misty delivered the GS Ball to Kurt and learned about Apricorn Poké Balls from him. As thanks for their efforts in foiling Team Rocket's plans, Kurt gave them one Fast Ball each. Kurt's granddaughter Maizie took the trio on a tour through the nearby Apricorn forest, where Brock managed to catch himself a Pineco with his new Fast Ball and the group collected some Apricorns for Kurt to turn into Poké Balls.

Ash challenged and beat the Azalea Gym, earning his second Johto League Badge, in Gettin' The Bugs Out. Before leaving the town, Maizie gave Ash and his friends one more Apricorn Poké Ball each, all made for them by Kurt from the Apricorns they had collected; Ash and Misty both received a Lure Ball and Brock received a Heavy Ball.

In Time After Time!, Goh visited Azalea Town for a holiday vacation with his family, something they had also done three years prior to Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

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Azalea Gym Slowpoke Well Kurt's house
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In the manga

Azalea Town in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Azalea Town first appeared in Teddiursa's Picnic, when Gold arrived there. He was introduced to Apricorns by Maizie after spitting out what he thought was an edible fruit. He also exchanged a different Apricorn for a Friend Ball, created by Kurt. In the next chapter, he gave Maizie a Teddiursa that he had caught with the Friend Ball, while Silver defeated the Team Rocket Grunts trying to steal Slowpoke Tails at the Slowpoke Well.

In The Last Battle XIII, Bill used the Pokémon Storage System to send countless Pokémon to the Azalea Town Pokémon Center, from which they moved on to Ilex Forest, where they connected with Lugia and Ho-Oh and relayed them their Trainers' strong desire for the fighting to stop, freeing the two Legendary Pokémon from the Masked Man's control.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Azalea Town first appeared in Get up Again, Bayleef, where Gold arrived there after his confrontation with his rival Black in Union Cave, during which Black had abandoned the Bayleef he had once stolen from Professor Elm as a Chikorita. After Bayleef had been treated at the Pokémon Center, Gold met Bugsy, who took him to the Azalea Gym for a Gym battle. Utilizing Bayleef in the battle against Bugsy's Scyther, Gold was not only able to defeat the Gym Leader and earn himself a Hive Badge, but also restore Bayleef's self-confidence.

In The Great Search! Let's Rescue The Slowpoke!, Gold met Kurt, who told him that all of the town's Slowpoke had disappeared. The culprits behind this eventually turned out to be Team Rocket, whom Gold and Kurt confronted at the Slowpoke Well. After Team Rocket had been driven away and the Slowpoke had been rescued from the flooding well, Kurt gave Gold a Level Ball as a sign of gratitude.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Azalea Town appeared in Find Slowpoke!!, where Red stopped Giovanni from stealing the tails of the local Slowpoke.

Trivia

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese ヒワダタウン Hiwada Town From 桧皮色 hiwada-iro (reddish brown color of the Japanese cypress bark)
English Azalea Town From azalea
German Azalea City From Azalea
Spanish Pueblo Azalea From azalea
French Ecorcia From écorce (bark)
Italian Azalina From azalea
Korean 고동마을 Godong Maeul From 고동 (古銅) godong (reddish-brown)
Chinese (Mandarin) 檜皮鎮 / 桧皮镇
Kuàipí Zhèn / Guìpí Zhèn
From its Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 檜皮鎮 Kúipei Jan
Polish Azalea*
Miasto Azalea*
From its English name
Brazilian Portuguese Cidade de Azalea From its English name
Vietnamese Thị trấn Hiwada Transcription of its Japanese name


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