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==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:Bell Tower Clear Bells.png|thumb|200px|left|The top of the Bell Tower during {{p|Ho-Oh}}'s appearance]]
[[File:Bell Tower Clear Bells.png|thumb|200px|left|The top of the Bell Tower during {{p|Ho-Oh}}'s appearance]]
The Bell Tower was once the perch of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}}; however, long before the events of the [[Generation II]] games and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Ho-Oh flew away, never to return. Many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s came to the tower, hoping for Ho-Oh's return, but no one had yet been successful. Finally, with the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Rainbow Wing}} and [[Clear Bell]], the {{player}} is able to summon Ho-Oh to the Bell Tower in order to {{pkmn|battle}} it atop the roof.
The Bell Tower was once the perch of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}}; however, long before the events of the [[Generation II]] games and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Ho-Oh flew away, never to return. Many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s came to the tower, hoping for Ho-Oh's return, but no one had yet been successful. Finally, with the {{DL|Legendary artifact|Rainbow Wing}} and [[Clear Bell]], the {{player}} is able to summon Ho-Oh to the Bell Tower in order to {{pkmn|battle}} it atop the roof.


In Generation II, the tower is known as the Tin Tower, and only the {{DL|List of key items in Generation II|Rainbow Wing}} is required to reach the top. In {{game|Crystal}}, the Clear Bell summons {{p|Suicune}} to the ground floor of the tower; however, Ho-Oh does not appear until all three of the [[legendary beasts]] have been captured and the [[Elite Four]] has been defeated.
In Generation II, the tower is known as the Tin Tower, and only the Rainbow Wing is required to reach the top. In {{game|Crystal}}, the Clear Bell summons {{p|Suicune}} to the ground floor of the tower; however, Ho-Oh does not appear until all three of the [[legendary beasts]] have been captured and the [[Elite Four]] has been defeated.
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===History===
===History===

Revision as of 00:12, 13 March 2013

Bell Tower
Tin Tower
スズのとう
Suzu Tower
"Wild Missingno. appeared!"
HGSS Bell Tower-Day.png
Map description: A tower that's said to have a legendary Pokémon that lands there.
Location: Northeast Ecruteak City
Region: Johto
Generations: II, IV
Johto Bell Tower Map.png
Location of Bell Tower in Johto.
Pokémon world locations

The Bell Tower (Japanese: スズのとう Suzu Tower), known as the Tin Tower in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal and Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, is a location of Johto positioned in the northeast of Ecruteak City. Ho-Oh formerly perched at the top of this ten-story tower, but flew away after the other tower in the west of Ecruteak City burned down mysteriously. It is considered a place of high sanctity among people in Johto, and not everyone is qualified to enter it.

Geography

The top of the Bell Tower during Ho-Oh's appearance

The Bell Tower was once the perch of the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh; however, long before the events of the Generation II games and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Ho-Oh flew away, never to return. Many Trainers came to the tower, hoping for Ho-Oh's return, but no one had yet been successful. Finally, with the Rainbow Wing and Clear Bell, the player is able to summon Ho-Oh to the Bell Tower in order to battle it atop the roof.

In Generation II, the tower is known as the Tin Tower, and only the Rainbow Wing is required to reach the top. In Pokémon Crystal, the Clear Bell summons Suicune to the ground floor of the tower; however, Ho-Oh does not appear until all three of the legendary beasts have been captured and the Elite Four has been defeated.

History

Ho-Oh flying around the tower

Seven hundred years before the events of the games, two nine-tier towers were built opposite each other in Ecruteak City. The towers were built to foster friendship and hope between Pokémon and people. The view from atop the towers was said to be magnificent.

The eastern tower was said to awaken Pokémon, while the western tower was where Pokémon were said to rest, similar to Hoenn's Cave of Origin and Mt. Pyre, respectively. Ho-Oh roosted at the top of the Bell Tower to the east.

However, about 150 years before the games' events, a lightning bolt struck the western tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for three days. A sudden downpour finally put out the blaze, but it had already burned to the ground. Three nameless Pokémon perished in the fire, but Ho-Oh descended from the sky and resurrected them. The Pokémon are said to embody three powers: the lightning that struck the tower, the fire that burned it, and the rain that extinguished the fire. When the Pokémon appeared, they struck terror in those who saw their rise. The three Pokémon, knowing their own power, fled, running like the wind off into the grassland.

Bellchime Trail

Main article: Bellchime Trail

Bellchime Trail is a short path between Ecruteak City and the Bell Tower. It does not exist in Generation II as a separate location, instead being considered part of Ecruteak City.

Items

The Bell Tower as seen in Pokémon Crystal, as the Tin Tower
Item Location Games
Rainbow Wing Rainbow Wing 1F; after capturing all legendary beasts  C 
Full Heal Full Heal 3F  G  S  C 
Ultra Ball Ultra Ball 4F  G  S  C 
Super Potion Super Potion 4F  G  S  C 
Escape Rope Escape Rope 4F  G  S  C 
Rare Candy Rare Candy 5F  G  S  C 
Max Revive Max Revive 7F  G  S  C 
Full Restore Full Restore 8F  G  S  C 
Max Elixir Max Elixir 8F  G  S  C 
Nugget Nugget 8F  G  S  C 
Full Heal Full Heal ×2
  • 3F; lower-left corner
  • 6F; upper-left platform
 HG  SS 
Max Potion Max Potion ×2
  • 3F; on the ramp obscured by the swaying pillar (hidden)
  • 6F; directly north of the ladder to the fifth floor
 HG  SS 
PP Up PP Up 4F; near the ladder on the lower-right platform  HG  SS 
Ultra Ball Ultra Ball 4F; on the series of ramps  HG  SS 
Escape Rope Escape Rope 4F; near the ladder on the lower-left platform  HG  SS 
Rare Candy Rare Candy 5F; in front of the swaying tower  HG  SS 
Full Restore Full Restore ×2
  • 5F; platform above the lower-right hand platform (hidden)
  • 8F; upper-left platform
 HG  SS 
Max Revive Max Revive 7F; upper-right platform  HG  SS 
Max Elixir Max Elixir 8F; near the swaying pillar  HG  SS 
Nugget Nugget 8F; on a platform accessed by warping from the ninth floor  HG  SS 
Carbos Carbos 8F; where the right window's light shines (hidden)  HG  SS 
HP Up HP Up 9F; northern section accessed via a warp tile on the eighth floor  HG  SS 

Pokémon

Generation II

Ho-Oh on top of the Bell Tower
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Morning Day Night
2F-9F
Rattata Rattata
G S C
2F-9F 2F-9F
20-24 100% 100% 0%
Rattata Rattata
G S C
2F-9F 2F-9F
22-24 0% 0% 20%
Gastly Gastly
G S C
2F-9F 2F-9F
20-22 0% 0% 80%
Special Pokémon
Suicune Suicune
G S C
Premier Ball Only one
40 One
Ho-Oh Ho-Oh
G S C
Premier Ball Only one
40 One
Ho-Oh Ho-Oh
G S C
Premier Ball Only one
70 One
Ho-Oh Ho-Oh
G S C
Premier Ball Only one
60 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.


Generation IV

Battling Ho-Oh on top of the Bell Tower in HeartGold
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Morning Day Night
2F-10F
Rattata Rattata
HG SS
2F-10F 2F-10F
20-24 100% 100% 0%
Rattata Rattata
HG SS
2F-10F 2F-10F
22-24 0% 0% 20%
Gastly Gastly
HG SS
2F-10F 2F-10F
20-22 0% 0% 80%
Special Pokémon
Ho-Oh Ho-Oh
HG SS
Premier Ball Only one
45 One
Ho-Oh Ho-Oh
HG SS
Premier Ball Only one
70 One
Zigzagoon Zigzagoon
HG SS
Hoenn Sound Hoenn Sound
20-21 20%
Meditite Meditite
HG SS
Sinnoh Sound Sinnoh Sound
22 20%
Spinda Spinda
HG SS
Hoenn Sound Hoenn Sound
22 20%
Chatot Chatot
HG SS
Sinnoh Sound Sinnoh Sound
20-21 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.


Layout

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Reason: HGSS maps for 1F and 2F


Version Gold Silver Crystal HeartGold SoulSilver
1F File:Tin Tower 1F.png
2F File:Tin Tower 2F.png
3F File:Tin Tower 3F.png Bell Tower 3F HGSS.png
4F File:Tin Tower 4F.png Bell Tower 4F HGSS.png
5F File:Tin Tower 5F.png Bell Tower 5F HGSS.png
6F File:Tin Tower 6F.png Bell Tower 6F HGSS.png
7F File:Tin Tower 7F.png Bell Tower 7F HGSS.png
8F File:Tin Tower 8F.png Bell Tower 8F HGSS.png
9F File:Tin Tower 9F.png Bell Tower 9F HGSS.png
Summit File:Tin Tower Summit.png Ho-Oh Bell Tower HGSS.png
 


Eyecatches

In the anime

File:Golden Bells anime.png
Golden bells on all floors but the top

The tower appeared in the episode For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll, where it was referred to as the Tin Tower by the dub, like in the English Generation II games. The importance of bells is made clear as the tower holds four bells on each floor, which will only ring if Ho-Oh or Suicune is coming. In addition, the bells on the top floor are made of crystal and will only ring for Ho-Oh's appearance.

Neither of the towers have any relation to Lugia in this continuity. This tower was also built after the other tower had already burned. It is said that Ho-Oh would occasionally appear at the old tower as a sign of peace to a chosen few who were Morty's ancestors. However, several greedy people tried to take its power, burning down the original in the ensuing battle and forcing Ho-Oh to flee the tower. The people of Ecruteak City decided to make another tower in hope of Ho-Oh returning, though it never did.

Trivia

Origin

A Buddhist temple in the real world city of Kyoto is known as Ginkaku-ji. Unlike its counterpart, Kinkaku-ji, which is covered in gold leaf, this temple is not covered in silver leaf, though this was originally intended. A statue of avian likeness rest atop each of the two real world towers.

Name origin

The Japanese name of the tower, スズのとう Suzu no Tō, could be translated either to Tin Tower (as in Generation II), or Bell Tower (as in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver). This is because the kana for suzu refers to both 錫 tin, a metal that has a bright, silvery sheen, but is far less valuable than actual silver, and 鈴 bell. Suzu are a type of bell used in Shinto rituals, which both the Clear Bell and Tidal Bell are based on.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 鈴鈴塔 Ringing Bell Tower
Finland Flag.png Finnish Tinatorni
France Flag.png European French Tour FerrailleGSC
Tour CarillonHGSS
Germany Flag.png German ZinnturmGSC
GlockenturmHGSS
Italy Flag.png Italian Torre di LattaGSC
Torre CampanaHGSS
South Korea Flag.png Korean 방울탑 Bang'ul Tap
Spain Flag.png European Spanish Torre HojalataGSC
Torre LataDPPt
Torre CampanaHGSS


See also


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


Game locations of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
Kanto Seafoam IslandsPower PlantVictory RoadCerulean Cave
Route 10Route 25Pewter CityRoaming Pokémon
Sevii Islands Mt. EmberNavel RockBirth Island
Johto Ilex ForestBell TowerWhirl IslandsMt. Silver Cave
Burned TowerEmbedded TowerRoaming Pokémon
Hoenn Desert RuinsIsland CaveAncient TombCave of OriginMarine Cave
Terra CaveSky PillarSouthern IslandSea MauvilleScorched Slab
Pathless PlainNameless CavernFabled CaveGnarled Den
Trackless ForestCrescent IsleSkyRoaming Pokémon
Sinnoh Acuity CavernValor CavernSpear PillarTurnback Cave
Rock Peak RuinsIceberg RuinsIron RuinsSnowpoint Temple
Stark MountainNewmoon IslandFlower ParadiseHall of Origin
Ramanas ParkFloaroma TownRoaming Pokémon
Unova Guidance ChamberTrial ChamberRumination FieldN's CastleAbundant Shrine
Giant ChasmDragonspiral TowerLiberty GardenRoute 11Route 13Route 22
Route 23Celestial TowerNacrene CityUnderground RuinsTwist Mountain
DreamyardMarvelous BridgeReversal MountainCoastal BiomeRoaming Pokémon
Kalos Sea Spirit's DenTeam Flare Secret HQTerminus Cave
Unknown DungeonRoaming Pokémon
Alola Route 16Altar of the SunneAltar of the MooneMount LanakilaMahalo Trail
Ruins of ConflictRuins of LifeRuins of AbundanceRuins of Hope
Aether ParadiseAncient Poni PathLake of the SunneLake of the Moone
Ten Carat HillResolution Cave
Galar Tower summitBattle TowerMaster DojoCrown ShrineMax Lair
Rock Peak RuinsIceberg RuinsIron RuinsSplit-Decision RuinsGiant's Bed
Frigid SeaLakeside CaveBallimere LakeFreezingtonRoaming Pokémon
Hisui Seaside HollowTemple of SinnohAcuity CavernValor CavernVerity Cavern
Lava Dome SanctumMoonview ArenaSnowpoint TempleTurnback CaveBonechill Wastes
Cobalt CoastlandsRamanas IslandScarlet BogCoronet HighlandsFloaro Gardens
Paldea Grasswither ShrineIcerend ShrineGroundblight ShrineFirescourge Shrine
Poco PathArea ZeroArea Zero UnderdepthsGlaseado Mountain
South Province (Area One)Asado DesertWest Province (Area One)East Province (Area Three)
Casseroya LakeNorth Paldean SeaSouth Province (Area Four)North Province (Area Two)
Alfornada CavernGreat Crater of PaldeaTagtree ThicketEast Province (Area One)
South Province (Area Five)Dalizapa PassagePokémon LeagueSocarrat Trail
Kitakami Paradise BarrensWistful FieldsOni MountainDreaded DenLoyalty Plaza
Other Faraway IslandDistortion WorldSinjoh RuinsUltra Space Wilds


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