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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]], and 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.
'''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|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 {{DL|Type-enhancing item|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.
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 {{DL|Apricorn|Wht Apricorn}}s daily.  
[[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|Ylw Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Moon Ball}}
| {{bag2|Yellow Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Moon Ball}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Blu Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Lure Ball}}
| {{bag2|Blue Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Lure Ball}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Grn Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Friend Ball}}
| {{bag2|Green Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Friend Ball}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Pnk Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Love Ball}}
| {{bag2|Pink Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Love Ball}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Wht Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Fast Ball}}
| {{bag2|White Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Fast Ball}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{bag2|Blk Apricorn}} || {{bag2|Heavy Ball}}
| {{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 that Azalea's {{p|Slowpoke}} live and drink. 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. 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 Heracross.
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 {{DL|Valuable item|SlowpokeTail|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.
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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==Items==
==Items==
{{Itlisth|road}}
{{Itlisth|road}}
{{Itemlist|Full Heal|On the north wall surrounding [[Slowpoke Well]] ''(hidden)''|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|display={{DL|Status condition healing item|Full Heal}}}}
{{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|display={{DL|Status condition healing item|Full Heal}}}}
{{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={{DL|Apricorn|Wht Apricorn}}}}
{{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|display={{DL|Type-enhancing item|Charcoal}}}}
{{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/div|road|{{color2|000|Headbutt tree}}<br><small>(Moderate chances of battle)</small>}}
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{{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}}
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{{Catch/entry2|011|Metapod|yes|no|no|Headbutt|10|all=15%|type1=Bug}}
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{{Catch/entry2|012|Butterfree|yes|no|no|Headbutt|10|all=5%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{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=5%|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|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}}
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{{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=5%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
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{{Catch/div|road|Headbutt}}
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{{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}}
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{{Catch/entryhs|190|Aipom|yes|yes|Headbutt|3-8|all=20%|type1=Normal|10=j}}
{{Catch/entryhs|190|Aipom|yes|yes|Headbutt|6-8|all=20%|type1=Normal|10=j}}
{{Catch/entryhs|214|Heracross|yes|yes|Headbutt|2-5|all=30%|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting|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|200px|Azalea Town in the anime]]
[[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. 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}}.
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==
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! Name
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|- 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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Revision as of 03:12, 21 January 2018

Azalea Town ヒワダタウン
Hiwada Town
"Living Happily with Pokémon"
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Map description
A town where people and Pokémon live together in simple harmony.
Azalea Town Gym - Johto Gym #2
Bugsy
Bugsy
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specialist Gym
Hive Badge
Hive Badge
Azalea Town Gym - Johto Gym #2
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Ilex Forest
Azalea Town
Route 33
Location
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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 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 klin (hidden)  HG  SS 
Wht 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 
GS Ball GS Ball Retrieved from Kurt after he has examined it for a day (Japanese 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 50%
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%
Heracross Heracross
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 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%
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
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
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

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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 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 in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Azalea Town appeared in Find Slowpoke!!.

Trivia

Name origin

Language Name Origin
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


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
2930313233343536373839404142434445464748
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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