Violet City

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Violet City キキョウシティ
Kikyō City
"The City of Nostalgic Scents"
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Map description
This old village is still surrounded by trees and other scenery.
Violet City Gym - Johto Gym #1
Falkner
Falkner
Flying-type
specialist Gym
Zephyr Badge
Zephyr Badge
Violet City Gym - Johto Gym #1
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Flying-type
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Zephyr Badge
Zephyr Badge
Violet City Gym - Johto Gym #1
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Flying-type
specialist Gym
Zephyr Badge
Zephyr Badge
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Route 36
Violet City
Route 31
 
Route 32
 
Location
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Location of Violet City in Johto.
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Gen II
Violet City in Gold and Silver

Violet City (Japanese: キキョウシティ Kikyō City) is located in central Johto. It is the third city encountered in Johto by the player. Pokémon Trainers often come to Violet City in order to win the Zephyr Badge from Falkner, the Violet Gym Leader, who specializes in Flying-type Pokémon. The city has three entrances, one from the east via Route 31, one from the south via Route 32, and one from the west via Route 36.

Places of interest

Earl's Pokémon School

Main article: Pokémon academy

Located in the center of the town is Earl's Pokémon School, where prospective Trainers learn how to raise Pokémon. On the blackboard are descriptions of the various status ailments which can affect Pokémon.

The Pokémon School is a place where students and Trainers can learn more about Pokémon. Most beginning Trainers visit at least one of them, and common Trainers classes found studying at these locations are Lasses, School Kids, and Scientists.

It is run by Earl Dervish, who, at first is located next to the Pokémon Gym, but will show the player where the Pokémon School is located while he twirls around at every turn along the way.

Pokémon School
Earl will show you all
there is to Pokémon!

Sprout Tower

Main article: Sprout Tower
Sprout Tower in Generation IV

The large tower in the northern part of the town is a tall and wobbling pagoda, run by Buddhist monks who train Pokémon, all the while teaching people that all living beings coexist through cooperation. These monks mostly train Bellsprout, although occasionally use Hoothoot. As Trainers battle, the flexible pagoda shakes from side to side; this flexibility protects the tall tower from earthquakes. This technology is now known as 柔構造 (じゅうこうぞう jūkōzō), and is applied to hundreds of modern high-rise buildings. Many people believe that a hundred-foot Bellsprout was used to make the swaying pillar.

In Generation II, after the player defeats Li, they will receive HM05 (Flash), while in Generation IV they will instead receive TM70 (Flash). Also in Generation IV defeating Li and gaining his permission is required to be able to challenge the Violet City Gym. Rattata and Bellsprout can be found in the tower, as can Gastly at night.

Sprout Tower
Experience the Way of Pokémon
to Cast Aside Your Doubts.

Violet Gym

Main article: Violet Gym
The Gym in Generation IV

The Violet Gym is the official Gym of Violet City. It is based on Flying-type Pokémon. The Gym Leader is Falkner. Trainers who defeat him receive the Zephyr Badge. In Generation II, the Gym structure was very basic. The path is held on a raised platform, with a large drop to either side of the path. The path creates an "S" shape as it winds around toward the Gym Leader. At the tips of the "S" there are two trainers that are both unavoidable. After Falkner is defeated, he will give the player the Zephyr Badge, TM31 (Mud-Slap), and the ability to use Flash outside of battle.

In Generation IV, the Gym appears to be redesigned as to another perspective. Trainers will start on plain ground other than a raised floor, along with a wooden platform that will lift Trainers up to the upper level, where a structure similar to the previous generation awaits. A Trainer waits at each end of the "S", but unlike in Generation II, both Trainers can be avoided by walking on the glass tiles that encircle the field. After Falkner is defeated, he will give the player the Zephyr Badge, TM51 (Roost), and the ability to use Rock Smash outside of battle.

In-game trade

One of the few in-game trades can be found in Violet City. In a southwestern house lives a Trainer named Rudy, called Kyle in Generation II, who is willing to give up his Onix, nicknamed Rocky, in exchange for a Bellsprout. This Onix will be holding a Bitter BerryWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Persim BerryWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc..

Berries

In Generation IV, a Juggler found near the Pokémon Center will hand out three different types of Berries each time a shard is traded. The types of Berries given to the player depend on the shard's color. There is another Juggler that will trade a shard for Berries in Fuchsia City.

Shard Berry Set Berries
Bag Red Shard Sprite.png Red Shard A Bag Cheri Berry Sprite.png Cheri Bag Pecha Berry Sprite.png Pecha Bag Leppa Berry Sprite.png Leppa
Bag Blue Shard Sprite.png Blue Shard B Bag Chesto Berry Sprite.png Chesto Bag Oran Berry Sprite.png Oran Bag Wiki Berry Sprite.png Wiki
Bag Yellow Shard Sprite.png Yellow Shard C Bag Aspear Berry Sprite.png Aspear Bag Sitrus Berry Sprite.png Sitrus Bag Iapapa Berry Sprite.png Iapapa
Bag Green Shard Sprite.png Green Shard D Bag Rawst Berry Sprite.png Rawst Bag Lum Berry Sprite.png Lum Bag Aguav Berry Sprite.png Aguav

Primo

In Generation IV, in the Pokémon Center there is a man named Primo who introduces himself as the host of the Teachy TV program from FireRed and LeafGreen, The Show Me Show (called the Poké Dude Show in FireRed and LeafGreen), where he was known as the Poké Dude. He will offer the player the chance to give their opinion on him as he is apparently a celebrity. If the right combination of phrases is selected, the player can get secret wallpapers or Pokémon Eggs.

Demographics

Pokémon Crystal

Violet City in Pokémon Crystal has a population of 40.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Violet City's population is 52, making it the second-largest city in Johto. However, it is dwarfed in comparison to Johto's largest, Goldenrod City. Goldenrod actually has approximately double Violet City's population.

Poké Mart

Generation II
Generation IV - Bottom
Generation IV - Top


Items

Item Location Games

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Pokémon

Generation II

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Morning Day Night
Onix Onix
G S C
Bellsprout Trade
Bellsprout
Bellsprout's level One
Togepi Togepi
G S C
Egg Egg
5 One
Fishing and Surfing
Poliwag Poliwag
G S C
Surfing Surfing
15-24 90%
Poliwhirl Poliwhirl
G S C
Surfing Surfing
20-24 10%
Magikarp Magikarp
G S C
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 85%
Poliwag Poliwag
G S C
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 15%
Poliwag Poliwag
G S C
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 65%
Magikarp Magikarp
G S C
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 35%
Poliwag Poliwag
G S C
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 70%
Magikarp Magikarp
G S C
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 20%
Poliwhirl Poliwhirl
G S C
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 10%
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
Morning Day Night
Onix Onix
HG SS
Bellsprout Trade
Bellsprout
Bellsprout's level One
Togepi Togepi
HG SS
Egg Egg
1 One
Headbutt
Exeggcute Exeggcute
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
10 20%
Hoothoot Hoothoot
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
2-3
4-10
50%
80%
Pineco Pineco
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
10 30%
Fishing and Surfing
Poliwag Poliwag
HG SS
Surfing Surfing
10-25 90%
Poliwhirl Poliwhirl
HG SS
Surfing Surfing
15-32 10%
Magikarp Magikarp
HG SS
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 95%
Poliwag Poliwag
HG SS
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10 5%
Poliwag Poliwag
HG SS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 60%
Magikarp Magikarp
HG SS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
20 40%
Poliwag Poliwag
HG SS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 93%
Magikarp Magikarp
HG SS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 7%
Special Pokémon
Whiscash Whiscash
HG SS
Swarm Swarm
40 100%
Mareep Mareep
HG SS
Egg Egg
1 One
Wooper Wooper
HG SS
Egg Egg
1 One
Slugma Slugma
HG SS
Egg Egg
1 One
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Trivia

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese キキョウシティ Kikyō City From 桔梗 Kikyō, the Chinese bellflower.
English Violet City Possibly taken from the color of the Chinese bellflower or from the plant, violet.
French Mauville From mauve, purple, and ville, city.
German Viola City From Viola, a genus of flowers.
Italian Violapoli From viola, violet, and the suffix -poli, meaning city.
Spanish Ciudad Malva
Ciudad Violeta *
From Malva, a genus of plants.
From English name
Brazilian Portuguese Cidade Violeta * From violeta, violet.
Korean 도라지시티 Doraji City From 도라지 doraji, Chinese bellflower.
Chinese (Mandarin) 桔梗市 Jiégěng Shì From its Japanese name. Also refers to the Chinese bellflower.
Chinese (Cantonese) 桔梗市 Gatgang Si Same as Mandarin name.


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


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