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'''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 [[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]] | '''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 [[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}}. | [[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}}. | ||
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{{sign|DPcity|header}} | {{sign|DPcity|header}} | ||
{{sign|DPcity|title|Charcoal Kiln}} | {{sign|DPcity|title|Charcoal Kiln}} | ||
{{sign|DPcity|We let our FARFETCH'D fetch branches | {{sign|DPcity|We let our FARFETCH'D fetch branches}} | ||
{{sign|DPcity|for charcoal!}} | {{sign|DPcity|for charcoal!}} | ||
{{sign|DPcity|footer}} | {{sign|DPcity|footer}} | ||
Near the [[Azalea Gym|Gym]] is a small house that houses a | 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=== | ||
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[[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 | [[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. | 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. | ||
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| {{bag2|Red Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Level Ball}} | | {{bag2|Red Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Level Ball}} | ||
|- style="background: #FFF" | |- style="background: #FFF" | ||
| {{bag2| | | {{bag2|Yellow Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Moon Ball}} | ||
|- style="background: #FFF" | |- style="background: #FFF" | ||
| {{bag2| | | {{bag2|Blue Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Lure Ball}} | ||
|- style="background: #FFF" | |- style="background: #FFF" | ||
| {{bag2| | | {{bag2|Green Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Friend Ball}} | ||
|- style="background: #FFF" | |- style="background: #FFF" | ||
| {{bag2| | | {{bag2|Pink Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Love Ball}} | ||
|- style="background: #FFF" | |- style="background: #FFF" | ||
| {{bag2| | | {{bag2|White Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Fast Ball}} | ||
|- style="background: #FFF" | |- style="background: #FFF" | ||
| {{bag2| | | {{bag2|Black Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Heavy Ball}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| colspan=2 style="background: #{{apricorn color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | | | colspan=2 style="background: #{{apricorn color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | | ||
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{{sign|DPcity|yawn summons the rain.}} | {{sign|DPcity|yawn summons the rain.}} | ||
{{sign|DPcity|Records show that a SLOWPOKE's yawn}} | {{sign|DPcity|Records show that a SLOWPOKE's yawn}} | ||
{{sign|DPcity|ended a drought 400 years ago | {{sign|DPcity|ended a drought 400 years ago}} | ||
{{sign|DPcity|footer}} | {{sign|DPcity|footer}} | ||
The Slowpoke Well is a large underground well | 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 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 {{DL|Held item|King's Rock}} if they talk to him. | 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. | ||
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{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}}} | {{shoprow|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}}} | ||
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}|{{shopitem|Repel|350}}}} | {{shoprow|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}|{{shopitem|Repel|350}}}} | ||
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}|{{shopitem| | {{shoprow|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200|display=Parlyz Heal}}}} | ||
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Flower Mail|50|5=None}}}} | {{shoprow|{{shopitem|Flower Mail|50|5=None}}}} | ||
{{shopfooter}} | {{shopfooter}} | ||
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{{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>}}}} | {{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>}}}} | ||
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|1500|note=<sup>3 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}}} | {{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|1500|note=<sup>3 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}}} | ||
{{shoprow|{{shopitem| | {{shoprow|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200|display=Parlyz Heal}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|250}}}} | ||
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|250}}|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|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|Full Heal|600|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}}} | ||
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==Items== | ==Items== | ||
{{Itlisth|road}} | {{Itlisth|road}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Full Heal|On the north wall surrounding [[Slowpoke Well]] ''(hidden)''|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes | {{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 klin ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes | {{Itemlist|Full Heal|On the pile of logs outside of the Charcoal klin ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Wht Apricorn|Apricorn tree outside of [[Kurt]]'s House (daily)|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes|display= | {{Itemlist|Wht 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={{ball|Lure}}}} | {{Itemlist|Lure Ball IV|Gift from Kurt after [[Team Rocket]] is driven out of Slowpoke Well|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|display={{ball|Lure}}}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Fast Ball|Gift from Kurt after Team Rocket is driven out of Slowpoke Well|HG=yes|SS=yes|display={{ball|Fast}}}} | {{Itemlist|Fast Ball|Gift from Kurt after Team Rocket is driven out of Slowpoke Well|HG=yes|SS=yes|display={{ball|Fast}}}} | ||
{{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|Charcoal|Gift from the charcoal maker's assistant after obtaining {{HM|01|Cut}}|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|HG=yes|SS=yes}} | ||
{{Itemlist|GS Ball|Retrieved from Kurt after he has examined it for a day (Japanese version only)|C=yes}} | {{Itemlist|GS Ball|Retrieved from Kurt after he has examined it for a day (Japanese version only)|C=yes}} | ||
{{Itlistfoot|road}} | {{Itlistfoot|road}} | ||
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{{Catch/header|road|4}} | {{Catch/header|road|4}} | ||
{{Catch/div|road|{{color2|000|Headbutt tree}}<br><small>(Moderate chances of battle)</small>}} | {{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=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|204|Pineco|yes|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all=30%|type1=Bug}} | |||
{{Catch/entry2|214|Heracross|no|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=30%|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting}} | |||
{{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|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|011|Metapod|yes|no|no|Headbutt|10|all=15%|type1=Bug}} | ||
{{Catch/entry2|012|Butterfree|yes|no|no|Headbutt|10|all= | {{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|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|014|Kakuna|no|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all=15%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}} | ||
{{Catch/entry2|015|Beedrill|no|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all= | {{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|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|023|Ekans|no|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=15%|type1=Poison}} | ||
{{Catch/entry2|102|Exeggcute|yes|yes|no|Headbutt|10|all= | {{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|190|Aipom|no|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=20%|type1=Normal}} | ||
{{Catch/footer|road}} | {{Catch/footer|road}} | ||
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{{Catch/div|road|Headbutt}} | {{Catch/div|road|Headbutt}} | ||
{{Catch/entryhs|021|Spearow|yes|yes|Headbutt|3-5|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=j}} | {{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}} | |||
{{Catch/entryhs|021|Spearow|yes|yes|Headbutt|6-8|all=80%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=j}} | {{Catch/entryhs|021|Spearow|yes|yes|Headbutt|6-8|all=80%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=j}} | ||
{{Catch/entryhs|190|Aipom|yes|yes|Headbutt| | {{Catch/entryhs|190|Aipom|yes|yes|Headbutt|6-8|all=20%|type1=Normal|10=j}} | ||
{{Catch/footer|road}} | {{Catch/footer|road}} | ||
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{{Party/Footer}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
{{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Cyndaquil}}: | {{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Cyndaquil}}: | ||
{{Party/Single | {{Party/Single | ||
|color={{silver color}} | |color={{silver color}} | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Azalea Town anime.png|thumb| | [[File:Azalea Town anime.png|thumb|250px|Azalea Town in the anime]] | ||
Azalea Town appeared in ''[[EP142|A Shadow of a Drought]]'', ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'', and ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]''. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped Kurt to drive {{TRT}} out of the Slowpoke Well, after which they delivered the [[GS Ball]] to the Poké Ball maker. Kurt also showed Ash, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} how Apricorn Poké Balls are made, and gave them a {{ball|Fast}} each. | Azalea Town appeared in ''[[EP142|A Shadow of a Drought]]'', ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'', and ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]''. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped Kurt to drive {{TRT}} out of the Slowpoke Well, after which they delivered the [[GS Ball]] to the Poké Ball maker. Kurt also showed Ash, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} how Apricorn Poké Balls are made, and gave them a {{ball|Fast}} each. After foiling yet another of Team Rocket's plans, during which Brock used his Fast Ball to catch himself a {{TP|Brock|Pineco}}, Ash challenged and beat the Azalea Gym, earning his second Johto League Badge. Before leaving the town, Maisy gave Ash and company one more Apricorn Poké Ball each made for them by Kurt, with Ash and Misty receiving a {{ball|Lure}} each and Brock receiving a {{ball|Heavy}}. | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
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* 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''. | * 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, {{ga|Silver}} uses a {{p|Croconaw}} at [[level]] 16, even though {{p|Totodile}} only evolves into Croconaw at level 18. This was corrected in the {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | * In the [[Generation II]] games, {{ga|Silver}} uses a {{p|Croconaw}} at [[level]] 16, even though {{p|Totodile}} only evolves into Croconaw at level 18. This was corrected in the {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | ||
* Inside [[Kurt]]'s house, there is a picture on the wall that displays the text "''A young Professor Oak?''" when studied. This could be a hint towards a relationship between [[Kurt]] and [[Professor Oak]] when they were younger. It could also be a possible reference to the events of ''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''; the movie features a young [[Samuel Oak]] and his relationship with the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Celebi}}, which could be linked to Celebi's shrine in the nearby [[Ilex Forest]]. | * Inside [[Kurt]]'s house, there is a picture on the wall that displays the text "''A young Professor Oak?''" when studied. This could be a hint towards a relationship between [[Kurt]] and [[Professor Oak]] when they were younger. It could also be a possible reference to the events of ''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''; the movie features a young [[Samuel Oak]] and his relationship with the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Celebi}}, which could be linked to Celebi's shrine in the nearby [[Ilex Forest]]. | ||
==Name origin== | ==Name origin== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="background: #5A7D38; border: 3px solid #4E6E2E" | {| class="roundy" style="background: #5A7D38; border: 3px solid #4E6E2E" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language | ! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language | ||
! Name | ! Name | ||
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin | ! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
|Japanese | |Japanese | ||
| ヒワダタウン ''Hiwada Town'' | | ヒワダタウン ''Hiwada Town'' | ||
| From 桧皮 ''Hiwada'' (bark of the {{wp|Chamaecyparis obtusa|Japanese cypress}}) and 桧皮色 ''Hiwada-iro'' (reddish brown color of the cypress bark) | | From 桧皮 ''Hiwada'' (bark of the {{wp|Chamaecyparis obtusa|Japanese cypress}}) and 桧皮色 ''Hiwada-iro'' (reddish brown color of the cypress bark) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| English | | English | ||
| Azalea Town | | Azalea Town | ||
| From ''{{wp|azalea}}'' | | From ''{{wp|azalea}}'' | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| French | | French | ||
| Ecorcia | | Ecorcia | ||
| From ''écorce'', bark | | From ''écorce'', bark | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| German | | German | ||
| Azalea City | | Azalea City | ||
| From the English name | | From the English name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| Italian | | Italian | ||
| Azalina | | Azalina | ||
| From ''azalea''. | | From ''azalea''. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| Spanish | | Spanish | ||
| Pueblo Azalea | | Pueblo Azalea | ||
| From the English name | | From the English name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| Korean | | Korean | ||
| 고동마을 ''Godong Maeul'' | | 고동마을 ''Godong Maeul'' | ||
| 고동 ''godong'' means "reddish-brown." | | 고동 ''godong'' means "reddish-brown." | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}}) | ||
| 檜皮鎮/桧皮镇 ''Kuàipí Zhèn'' | | 檜皮鎮/桧皮镇 ''Kuàipí Zhèn'' | ||
| From the Japanese name. 檜皮 ''kuàipí'' refers to the bark of the {{wp|Juniperus chinensis|Chinese juniper}}. | | From the Japanese name. 檜皮 ''kuàipí'' refers to the bark of the {{wp|Juniperus chinensis|Chinese juniper}}. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | ||
| 檜皮鎮 ''Kúipei Jan'' | | 檜皮鎮 ''Kúipei Jan'' | ||
| Same as the Mandarin name. | | Same as the Mandarin name. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| Vietnamese | | Vietnamese | ||
| Thị trấn Hiwada | | Thị trấn Hiwada | ||
| Transliteration of Japanese name | | Transliteration of Japanese name | ||
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Azalea Town Gym - Johto Gym #2
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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
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
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 |
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Red Apricorn | Level Ball |
Yellow Apricorn | Moon Ball |
Blue Apricorn | Lure Ball |
Green Apricorn | Friend Ball |
Pink Apricorn | Love Ball |
White Apricorn | Fast Ball |
Black Apricorn | Heavy Ball |
Slowpoke Well
- Main article: Slowpoke Well
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.
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Items
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Full Heal | On the north wall surrounding Slowpoke Well (hidden) | G S C | |
Full Heal | On the pile of logs outside of the Charcoal klin (hidden) | HG SS | |
Wht Apricorn | Apricorn tree outside of Kurt's House (daily) | G S C HG SS | |
Lure Ball | Gift from Kurt after Team Rocket is driven out of Slowpoke Well | G S C | |
Fast Ball | Gift from Kurt after Team Rocket is driven out of Slowpoke Well | HG SS | |
Charcoal | Gift from the charcoal maker's assistant after obtaining HM01 (Cut) | G S C HG SS | |
GS Ball | GS Ball | Retrieved from Kurt after he has examined it for a day (Japanese version only) | C |
Pokémon
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Trainers
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Walking Pokémon effects
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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 appeared in A Shadow of a Drought, Going Apricorn!, and Gettin' The Bugs Out. Ash and his friends helped Kurt to drive Team Rocket out of the Slowpoke Well, after which they delivered the GS Ball to the Poké Ball maker. Kurt also showed Ash, Brock, and Misty how Apricorn Poké Balls are made, and gave them a Fast Ball each. After foiling yet another of Team Rocket's plans, during which Brock used his Fast Ball to catch himself a Pineco, Ash challenged and beat the Azalea Gym, earning his second Johto League Badge. Before leaving the town, Maisy gave Ash and company one more Apricorn Poké Ball each made for them by Kurt, with Ash and Misty receiving a Lure Ball each and Brock receiving a Heavy Ball.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Gold arrives at Azalea Town during Teddiursa's Picnic. He is introduced to Apricorns by Maizie after spitting out what he thought was edible fruit. He also exchanges a different Apricorn for a Friend Ball, created by Maizie's grandfather - the ball-maker Kurt. Gold then helps Maizie catch a Teddiursa nearby. Earlier, Silver had obtained a Heavy Ball from Kurt.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Azalea Town appeared in Find Slowpoke!!.
Trivia
- Sevii Islands: Four & Five Islands is a remix of Azalea Town from Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, which is played on Four and Five Islands in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
- When the player first encounters the boy that lost the 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. However, one of Cinnabar Island's Japanese names contains the word Town.
- In the Generation II games, Silver uses a Croconaw at level 16, even though Totodile only evolves into Croconaw at level 18. This was corrected in the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- Inside Kurt's house, there is a picture on the wall that displays the text "A young Professor Oak?" when studied. This could be a hint towards a relationship between Kurt and Professor Oak when they were younger. It could also be a possible reference to the events of Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest; the movie features a young Samuel Oak and his relationship with the Legendary Pokémon Celebi, which could be linked to Celebi's shrine in the nearby Ilex Forest.
Name origin
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | ヒワダタウン Hiwada Town | From 桧皮 Hiwada (bark of the Japanese cypress) and 桧皮色 Hiwada-iro (reddish brown color of the cypress bark) |
English | Azalea Town | From azalea |
French | Ecorcia | From écorce, bark |
German | Azalea City | From the English name |
Italian | Azalina | From azalea. |
Spanish | Pueblo Azalea | From the English name |
Korean | 고동마을 Godong Maeul | 고동 godong means "reddish-brown." |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 檜皮鎮/桧皮镇 Kuàipí Zhèn | From the Japanese name. 檜皮 kuàipí refers to the bark of the Chinese juniper. |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 檜皮鎮 Kúipei Jan | Same as the Mandarin name. |
Vietnamese | Thị trấn Hiwada | Transliteration of Japanese name |
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