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The '''Viridian Gym''' (Japanese: '''トキワジム''' ''Tokiwa Gym'') is the official [[Gym]] of [[Viridian City]]. During the events of [[Generation]]s {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|III}}, it is based on {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and the [[Gym Leader]] is [[Giovanni]], the head of [[Team Rocket]]. After Team Rocket is disbanded at the end of Generations I and III, {{ga|Blue}} takes over as the Leader during Generations II and IV; under his direction, the Gym no longer concentrates on any particular [[type]].
The '''Viridian Gym''' (Japanese: '''トキワジム''' ''Tokiwa Gym'') is the official [[Gym]] of [[Viridian City]]. During the events of [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}, it is based on {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and the [[Gym Leader]] is [[Giovanni]], the head of [[Team Rocket]]. After Team Rocket is disbanded at the end of Generations I, III, and VII, {{ga|Blue}} takes over as the Leader during Generations {{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}}, and VII; under his direction, the Gym no longer concentrates on any particular [[type]]. In Generation VII, Blue takes over the Gym immediately after Giovanni leaves it, [[rematch]]ing the player in his place during the post-game.


[[Agatha]] of the [[Elite Four]] serves as a temporary Gym Leader in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
[[Agatha]] of the [[Elite Four]] serves as a temporary Gym Leader in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
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Viridian Gym appears in all games set in the [[Kanto]] region. In Generations {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|III}}, when the player first reaches the Gym, it is locked due to the absence of the Gym Leader. With this acknowledged, the player journeys off to other Gyms to challenge them. Once the player has collected the other seven [[Badge|Gym Badges]], the Viridian Gym reopens.
Viridian Gym appears in all games set in the [[Kanto]] region. In Generations {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}, when the player first reaches the Gym, it is locked due to the absence of the Gym Leader. With this acknowledged, the player journeys off to other Gyms to challenge them. Once the player has collected the other seven [[Badge|Gym Badges]], the Viridian Gym reopens.


In Generations {{Gen|II}} and {{Gen|IV}}, {{ga|Blue}} takes over the Gym. In Generation II, the Gym can be challenged as soon as Blue is spoken to on [[Cinnabar Island]]. In Generation IV, however, Blue will stay on Cinnabar Island and will not return to his Gym until the player speaks to him after obtaining the other seven Kanto Gym Badges.
In Generations {{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}}, and VII, {{ga|Blue}} takes over the Gym. In Generation II, the Gym can be challenged as soon as Blue is spoken to on [[Cinnabar Island]]. In Generation IV, however, Blue will stay on Cinnabar Island and will not return to his Gym until the player speaks to him after obtaining the other seven Kanto Gym Badges. In Generation VII, Blue can be challenged to a Gym Leader [[rematch]] at the Gym during the post-game in place of Giovanni.


Inside the Gym, the floor uses the same [[spin tile|transporting tiles]] as are used in the [[Rocket Hideout]]. The player must use these tiles to navigate through the Gym to reach the Gym Leader. In Generation II, the Gym is completely remodeled and the tiles are gone; in Generation IV, the tiles are put back up, now covering almost the entire floor of the Gym.
Inside the Gym, the floor uses the same [[spin tile|transporting tiles]] as are used in the [[Team Rocket Hideout]]. The player must use these tiles to navigate through the Gym to reach the Gym Leader. In Generation II, the Gym is completely remodeled and the tiles are gone; in Generation IV, the tiles are put back up, now covering almost the entire floor of the Gym.


A field based on the Gym also appears in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}'s [[Gym Leader Castle]] and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}'s Kanto Gym Leader Castle.
A field based on the Gym also appears in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}'s [[Gym Leader Castle]] and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}'s Kanto Gym Leader Castle.
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===Items===
===Items===
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
[[File:Viridian Gym anime.png|thumb|left|200px|The Viridian Gym in its debut]]
[[File:Viridian Gym anime.png|thumb|left|220px|The Viridian Gym in its debut]]
[[File:Viridian Gym Battlefield.png|thumb|210px|The Viridian Gym battlefield in its debut]]
[[File:Viridian Gym Battlefield.png|thumb|220px|The Viridian Gym battlefield in its debut]]
The Viridian Gym was originally led by {{an|Giovanni}}, as it was in [[Generation I]]. The Gym featured Roman architecture, stately pillars, and an old mural. A predominant brownish color scheme was used to represent the Gym's affiliation with the {{type|Ground}}.
The Viridian Gym was originally led by {{an|Giovanni}}, as it was in [[Generation I]]. The Gym featured {{wp|ancient Roman architecture}}, stately pillars, and an old mural. A predominant brownish color scheme was used to represent the Gym's affiliation with the {{t|Ground}} type. Owing to this, there were also guards resembling ancient Roman soldiers posted outside.


The Viridian Gym first made an appearance in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. Before {{Ash}} could challenge the Gym, however, {{Gary}} appeared, taunting him with his ten Badges, and insisting on challenging the Viridian Gym for fun. Gary faced Giovanni, though his confidence was quickly eroded after Giovanni brought out {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}, who defeated each of Gary's Pokémon with ease, even when Giovanni allowed him to use more than one Pokémon at a time.
The Viridian Gym debuted in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. Before {{Ash}} could challenge the Gym, however, {{Gary}} appeared, taunting him with his ten Badges and insisting on challenging the Viridian Gym for fun. Gary faced Giovanni, though his confidence quickly eroded after Giovanni brought out {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}, who defeated each of Gary's Pokémon with ease, even when Giovanni allowed him to use more than one Pokémon at a time.


Ash challenged the Gym soon after. However, as the Team Rocket boss had unmentioned business to attend to, he left the Gym in the care of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, giving them several Pokémon to use against any challengers. At first, Ash had a hard time beating them, as the Team Rocket trio had rigged the Trainer platforms to shock anyone whose Pokémon took damage. Eventually, Ash overcame the borrowed Pokémon's power and defeated all of them, causing Team Rocket to send out their usual duo of {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}}, completely ignoring the Gym rules. Despite this, even the two additional Pokémon were quickly taken down. When {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} started playing with Meowth's remote control, it inadvertently caused the Trainer platforms to explode and send Team Rocket blasting off again. They dropped an {{badge|Earth}} in their wake, allowing Ash to get his eighth Badge. Ash, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, Gary, and [[Gary's cheerleaders]] then ran out of the Gym, which proceeded to collapsed into ruins due to the explosion.
Ash challenged the Gym soon after. However, unbeknownst to him, Giovanni had unmentioned business to attend to, and thus he left the Gym in the care of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, giving them several Pokémon to use against any possible challengers. At first, Ash had a hard time beating them, as the trio had rigged the Trainer platforms to shock anyone whose Pokémon took [[damage]]. Eventually, Ash overcame the borrowed Pokémon's power and defeated all of them, causing Team Rocket to completely ignore the Gym rules and send out their {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Despite this, even the two additional Pokémon were quickly taken down. When {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} started playing with Meowth's remote control, it inadvertently caused the Trainer platforms to explode and send Team Rocket blasting off again. They dropped an {{badge|Earth}} in their wake, allowing Ash to get his eighth Badge. Ash, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, Gary, and [[Gary's cheerleaders]] then ran out of the Gym, which proceeded to collapse into ruins due to the explosion.


The rebuilt Viridian Gym appeared when Ash returned to [[Kanto]] from [[Hoenn]] in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where [[Agatha]] of the [[Elite Four]] was now the temporary Gym Leader. Ash challenged her to an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}}, but lost. This is also the place where Ash first met [[Scott]], who told him about the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. The Gym now also sported a new, lighter color scheme.
The rebuilt Viridian Gym appeared when Ash returned to [[Kanto]] from [[Hoenn]] in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where it was revealed that [[Agatha]] of the [[Elite Four]] was now the temporary Gym Leader. Ash challenged her to an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}}, but lost. This was also the place where Ash first met [[Scott]], who told him about the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. During its second appearance, the Gym sported a new, lighter color scheme.


Giovanni abdicating his position as Gym Leader is similar to the case in the Generation I games; however, in the anime, he is still in charge of Team Rocket, while in the games he disbands the team.
Giovanni abdicating his position as Gym Leader is similar to the case in the Generation I games; however, in the anime, he is still in charge of Team Rocket, while he also disbands the team in the games.


====Pokémon used in Gym====
====Pokémon used in Gym====
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|epname=The Battle of the Badge
|epname=The Battle of the Badge
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Masachika Ichimura
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Masachika Ichimura
|vaen=Philip Bartlett
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Philip Bartlett
|desc=Giovanni held control of this {{p|Mewtwo}} created by [[Team Rocket scientists|his scientists]] for some time, until it learned that Giovanni had meant its purpose to be fighting for him, and escaped.
|desc=Giovanni held control of this {{p|Mewtwo}} created by [[Team Rocket scientists|his scientists]] for some time, until it learned that Giovanni had meant its purpose to be fighting for him, and escaped.


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|vajp=
|vajp=
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc={{p|Golem}} was first seen in its cage while Giovanni went to see Mewtwo. It was the first Pokémon that Giovanni used in his Gym battle with {{Gary}}, sending it against Gary's {{p|Nidoking}}. The Megaton Pokémon was easily defeated.
|desc={{p|Golem}} was the first Pokémon that Giovanni used in his Gym battle with {{Gary}}, sending it against Gary's {{p|Nidoking}}. The Megaton Pokémon was easily defeated. It was later seen in its cage while Giovanni went to see Mewtwo.


Golem's only known move is {{m|Tackle}}.}}
Golem's only known move is {{m|Tackle}}.}}
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|epname=The Scheme Team
|epname=The Scheme Team
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Ed Paul
|vaen=Ted Lewis{{!}}Ed Paul
|desc={{p|Gengar}} is Agatha's main Pokémon which she used in battle against [[Ash's Pikachu]].}}
|desc={{p|Gengar}} is Agatha's main Pokémon which she used in battle against [[Ash's Pikachu]].}}


===In Pokémon Origins===
===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Viridian Gym PO.png|200px|left|thumb|The Viridian Gym in Pokémon Origins]]
[[File:Viridian Gym PO.png|220px|left|thumb|The Viridian Gym in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Viridian Gym battlefield PO.png|200px|thumb|The Viridian Gym battlefield in Pokémon Origins]]
[[File:Viridian Gym battlefield PO.png|220px|thumb|The Viridian Gym battlefield in Pokémon Origins]]
The Viridian Gym was featured in the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. Once {{OBP|Red|Origins}} arrived in Viridian City in order to challenge the Gym, he encountered {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}, who was revealed to have defeated the newly returned Gym Leader just the day before.
The Viridian Gym was featured in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. Once {{OBP|Red|Origins}} arrived in Viridian City in order to challenge the Gym, he encountered {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}, who was revealed to have defeated the newly returned Gym Leader just the day before.


Once Red entered the Gym, he right away noticed the different atmosphere it had compared to the other Gyms he had previously visited. The reason for this was revealed soon enough, as Red then found out that the Gym Leader was none other than the Team Rocket Boss, Giovanni. Red refused to believe that a man who treated Pokémon as tools for business, like Giovanni, could be the strongest Gym Leader of all. Giovanni, however, ignored this, simply stating that he didn't need his acceptance to make it true. As he asked whether Red wanted to battle him or not, Red replied that he ''was'' challenging him, but not as a Gym Leader, but as an enemy of all Pokémon. Seeing Red's arrogant attitude, Giovanni put away his usual Gym Leader [[party|team]] and took out two {{ball|Ultra}}s, containing his strongest Pokémon. The first one was Rhyhorn, which, surprisingly, was able to defeat four of Red's Pokémon, despite two of them ({{p|Victreebel}} and {{p|Kabutops}}) having a tremendous [[damage modification|type advantage]] over it.
Once Red entered the Gym, he right away noticed the different atmosphere it had compared to the other Gyms he had previously visited. The reason for this was revealed soon enough, as Red then found out that the Gym Leader was none other than the Team Rocket Boss, Giovanni. Red refused to believe that a man who treated Pokémon as tools for business, like Giovanni, could be the strongest Gym Leader of all. Giovanni, however, ignored this, simply stating that he didn't need his acceptance to make it true. As he asked whether Red wanted to battle him or not, Red replied that he ''was'' challenging him, but not as a Gym Leader, but as an enemy of all Pokémon. Seeing Red's arrogant attitude, Giovanni put away his usual Gym Leader [[party|team]] and took out two {{ball|Ultra}}s, containing his strongest Pokémon. The first one was Rhyhorn, which, surprisingly, was able to defeat four of Red's Pokémon, despite two of them ({{p|Victreebel}} and {{p|Kabutops}}) having a tremendous [[Type#Type effectiveness|type advantage]] over it.


Eventually, Red's {{p|Hitmonlee}} was able to tie with the Spikes Pokémon, leaving both Trainers with one Pokémon remaining. Knowing that Red was going to use his {{TP|Red|Charizard}}, Giovanni revealed his other Pokémon being Rhydon, and said that Red made a mistake by saving Charizard as his last Pokémon. Red, however, told that he had intended it to be so right from the start, wanting to give the whole match a meaning by winning it with his Charizard. At first, Giovanni intended to crush Red's pride along with his Charizard, but when he sent out his [[starter Pokémon]], Giovanni realized that the pose that he had taken and the way he threw his [[Poké Ball]] reminded him of his childhood, when he had also battled just for fun and excitement. After a climactic clash between Charizard and Rhydon, which ended with Charizard defeating the Drill Pokémon with {{m|Seismic Toss}}, Giovanni was ready to give the Earth Badge as a sign of his defeat, but Red refused to take a Badge from the Boss of Team Rocket. With his childhood passion for battling revitalized, Giovanni told his {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|minions}} that Team Rocket was now disbanded, before turning back to Red and presenting the Earth Badge to him as the Viridian Gym Leader instead of as the Boss of Team Rocket.
Eventually, Red's {{p|Hitmonlee}} was able to tie with the Spikes Pokémon, leaving both Trainers with one Pokémon remaining. Knowing that Red was going to use his {{TP|Red|Charizard}}, Giovanni revealed his other Pokémon being Rhydon, and said that Red made a mistake by saving Charizard as his last Pokémon. Red, however, told that he had intended it to be so right from the start, wanting to give the whole match a meaning by winning it with his Charizard. At first, Giovanni intended to crush Red's pride along with his Charizard, but when he sent out his [[starter Pokémon]], Giovanni realized that the pose that he had taken and the way he threw his [[Poké Ball]] reminded him of his childhood, when he had also battled just for fun and excitement. After a climactic clash between Charizard and Rhydon, which ended with Charizard defeating the Drill Pokémon with {{m|Seismic Toss}}, Giovanni was ready to give the Earth Badge as a sign of his defeat, but Red refused to take a Badge from the Boss of Team Rocket. With his childhood passion for battling revitalized, Giovanni told his {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|minions}} that Team Rocket was now disbanded, before turning back to Red and presenting the Earth Badge to him as the Viridian Gym Leader instead of as the Boss of Team Rocket.
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===In Pokémon Generations===
===In Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Viridian Gym PG.png|200px|left|thumb|The Viridian Gym in Pokémon Generations]]
[[File:Viridian Gym PG.png|220px|left|thumb|The Viridian Gym in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Viridian Gym battlefield PG.png|200px|thumb|The Viridian Gym battlefield in Pokémon Generations]]
[[File:Viridian Gym battlefield PG.png|220px|thumb|The Viridian Gym battlefield in Pokémon Generations]]
Viridian Gym made an appearance in ''[[PG02|The Chase]]''. While searching for Giovanni, the [[International Police]] managed to track his location down to the Viridian Gym. A squadron of International Police {{wp|SWAT}} officers led by [[Looker]] subsequently raided the Gym in order to catch Giovanni, but came to find out that the Gym was empty, although signs of a recent battle were visible on the battlefield.
Viridian Gym made an appearance in ''[[PG02|The Chase]]''. While searching for Giovanni, the [[International Police]] managed to track his location down to the Viridian Gym. A squadron of International Police {{wp|SWAT}} officers led by [[Looker]] subsequently raided the Gym in order to catch Giovanni, but came to find out that the Gym was empty, although signs of a recent battle were visible on the battlefield.


During a follow-up investigation, the International Police was surprised to discover that Giovanni was the Viridian Gym Leader, and that he had vanished after losing to two Trainers (presumably {{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Red}}).
During a follow-up investigation, the International Police was surprised to discover that Giovanni was the Viridian Gym Leader, and that he had vanished after losing to two Trainers ({{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Red}}).
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Red revisited the Gym in ''[[PS036|Drat That Dratini!]]'' after hearing rumors about the missing "invincible" Gym Leader. At the Gym, he met {{adv|Giovanni}}, learning that not only was he the Viridian City Gym Leader, but also the leader of [[Team Rocket]]. Giovanni then challenged Red to a battle, making a bet with him that should Red lose, he'd come to serve him as his right-hand man. During the battle, Giovanni's {{p|Nidoking}}'s {{m|Earthquake}} caused the Gym to collapse into ruins. Eventually Red emerged victorious with his [[Pika]] defeating Giovanni's {{p|Nidoqueen}} and knocking the Gym Leader himself unconscious as well.
Red revisited the Gym in ''[[PS036|Drat That Dratini!]]'' after hearing rumors about the missing "invincible" Gym Leader. At the Gym, he met {{adv|Giovanni}}, learning that not only was he the Viridian City Gym Leader, but also the leader of [[Team Rocket]]. Giovanni then challenged Red to a battle, making a bet with him that should Red lose, he'd come to serve him as his right-hand man. During the battle, Giovanni's {{p|Nidoking}}'s {{m|Earthquake}} caused the Gym to collapse into ruins. Eventually Red emerged victorious with his [[Pika]] defeating Giovanni's {{p|Nidoqueen}} and knocking the Gym Leader himself unconscious as well.


In ''[[PS115|Forretress of Solitude]]'', Red participated in [[Pokémon Association]]'s Gym Leader test for the new Viridian Gym Leader at the reconstructed Viridian Gym. Although he passed the test with flying colors, Red had to turn down the offer, as he had not yet completely recovered from the frostbites he received after being frozen by [[Lorelei]] in the {{chap|Yellow}}. As such, {{adv|Blue}} was appointed as the new Gym Leader instead, after he impressed the Pokémon Association by stopping and {{pkmn2|Caught|capturing}} a group of rampaging [[wild Pokémon]].
In ''[[PS115|Forretress of Solitude]]'', Red participated in [[Pokémon Association]]'s Gym Leader test for the new Viridian Gym Leader at the reconstructed Viridian Gym. Although he passed the test with flying colors, Red had to turn down the offer, as he had not yet completely recovered from the frostbites he had received after being frozen by [[Lorelei]] in the {{chap|Yellow}}. As such, {{adv|Blue}} was appointed as the new Gym Leader instead, after he impressed the Pokémon Association by stopping and {{pkmn2|Caught|capturing}} a group of rampaging [[wild Pokémon]].


In ''[[PS287|Secrets from Sneasel]]'', {{adv|Yellow}} went to the Viridian Gym, looking for Blue, but only found his hologram, set there in case for a challenger coming while he was not present. An automated system then brought out Blue's Pokémon, which, even without their Trainer giving them commands, easily defeated Yellow's [[Chuchu]] in a battle. Soon {{adv|Silver}} arrived at the site as well, looking for his roots.
In ''[[PS287|Secrets from Sneasel]]'', {{adv|Yellow}} went to the Viridian Gym, looking for Blue, but only found his hologram, set there in case for a challenger coming while he was not present. An automated system then brought out Blue's Pokémon, which, even without their Trainer giving them commands, easily defeated Yellow's [[Chuchu]] in a battle. Soon {{adv|Silver}} arrived at the site as well, looking for his roots.
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|trainer=Giovanni
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Cloyster
|pkmn=Cloyster
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|type2=Ice
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|epnum=PS023
|epnum=PS023
|epname=Make Way for Magmar!
|epname=Make Way for Magmar!
|desc=Giovanni's {{p|Cloyster}} was called out to take care of two {{p|Magmar}} that were causing trouble after {{adv|Red}} did not finish them off. It froze them solid before brutally shattering them to take out. Later, it was seen again during the Gym battle against Red and used the same freezing strategy on [[Poli]] to defeat it when Red lost his cool and attacked the Rocket Boss vigorously.
|desc=Giovanni's {{p|Cloyster}} was called out to take care of two {{p|Magmar}} that were causing trouble after {{adv|Red}} did not finish them off. He froze them solid before brutally shattering them to take out. Later, he was seen again during the Gym battle against Red and used the same freezing strategy on [[Poli]] to defeat him when Red lost his cool and attacked the Rocket Boss vigorously.


None of Cloyster's moves are known.}}
None of Cloyster's moves are known and his Ability is {{a|Shell Armor}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PS037
|epnum=PS037
|epname=Golly, Golem!
|epname=Golly, Golem!
|desc={{p|Nidoqueen}} first appeared in the Viridian Gym battle against Red. She was able to heavily damage Red's [[Snor]] by {{m|counter}}ing its attack and hurling it straight for the wall with little effort. However, at the climax of the battle, she was KO'd by Pika's {{m|Thunderbolt}}{{tt|*|Impossible in the games}} and lost the battle.
|desc={{p|Nidoqueen}} first appeared in the Viridian Gym battle against Red. She was able to heavily damage Red's [[Snor]] by {{m|counter}}ing his attack and hurling him straight for the wall with little effort. However, at the climax of the battle, she was KO'd by Pika's {{m|Thunderbolt}}{{tt|*|Impossible in the games}} and lost the battle.


Nidoqueen's known moves are {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}, and {{m|Scratch}}.}}
Nidoqueen's known moves are {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}, and {{m|Scratch}}, and her Ability is {{a|Poison Point}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Golem
|pkmn=Golem
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|type2=Ground
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|epnum=PS037
|epnum=PS037
|epname=Golly, Golem!
|epname=Golly, Golem!
|desc=Giovanni switched out Nidoqueen for his {{p|Golem}}. Golem was a very fast Pokémon as it was able to easily outmatch Red. It was crumbled by Snor's {{m|Headbutt}} before knocking itself out with Explosion.
|desc=Giovanni switched out Nidoqueen for his {{p|Golem}}. Golem was a very fast Pokémon as he was able to easily outmatch Red. He was crumbled by Snor's {{m|Headbutt}} before knocking himself out with Explosion.


Golem's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Rock Throw}}, and {{m|Explosion}}.}}
Golem's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Rock Throw}}, and {{m|Explosion}}, and his Ability is {{a|Sturdy}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|desc={{p|Rhyhorn}} was one of the Pokémon used in the Gym battle against Red. He was very powerful as he was able to knock out Red's Aero in a single hit. During the Yellow arc, Giovanni used him to battle Lance in Cerise Island but got knocked out by {{p|Dragonair}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
|desc={{p|Rhyhorn}} was one of the Pokémon used in the Gym battle against Red. He was very powerful as he was able to knock out Red's Aero in a single hit. During the Yellow arc, Giovanni used him to battle Lance in Cerise Island but got knocked out by {{p|Dragonair}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.


Rhyhorn's known moves are {{m|Tail Whip}}, {{m|Horn Attack}}, and {{m|Stomp}}.}}
Rhyhorn's known moves are {{m|Tail Whip}}, {{m|Horn Attack}}, and {{m|Stomp}}, and his Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|trainer=Giovanni
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Dugtrio
|pkmn=Dugtrio
|gender=male
|type1=Ground
|type1=Ground
|img=Giovanni Dugtrio Adventures.png
|img=Giovanni Dugtrio Adventures.png
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|desc=Giovanni's {{p|Dugtrio}} was only used to stop Red's Saur and Gyara from coming out of their Poké Balls by destroying their opening mechanisms.
|desc=Giovanni's {{p|Dugtrio}} was only used to stop Red's Saur and Gyara from coming out of their Poké Balls by destroying their opening mechanisms.


Dugtrio's only known move is {{m|Dig}}.}}
Dugtrio's only known move is {{m|Dig}} and his Ability is {{a|Sand Veil}}.}}


=====Used by Blue=====
=====Used by Blue=====
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|desc={{p|Pidgeot}} is one of Blue's original main team members. He was used to send letters to Professor Oak when they cut off communication after Blue's battle with Agatha. He was later replaced by Rhydon. He has a Hardy nature. As of ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'', Pidgeot is at level 76.
|desc={{p|Pidgeot}} is one of Blue's original main team members. He was used to send letters to Professor Oak when they cut off communication after Blue's battle with Agatha. He was later replaced by Rhydon. He has a Hardy nature. As of ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'', Pidgeot is at level 76.


Pidgeot's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}} and {{m|Feather Dance}}.}}
Pidgeot's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}} and {{m|Feather Dance}}, and his Ability is {{a|Keen Eye}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|desc=Blue and Red caught this {{p|Ninetales}} together, but Blue succeeded in claiming him. He has also used Ninetales later against Red in the Pokémon League and against [[Agatha's Gengar]] at [[Cerise Island]]. He has a Modest nature. As of ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'', Ninetales is at level 68.
|desc=Blue and Red caught this {{p|Ninetales}} together, but Blue succeeded in claiming him. He has also used Ninetales later against Red in the Pokémon League and against [[Agatha's Gengar]] at [[Cerise Island]]. He has a Modest nature. As of ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'', Ninetales is at level 68.


Ninetales's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}.}}
Ninetales's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, and {{m|Fire Spin}}, and his Ability is {{a|Flash Fire}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|trainer=Blue
|trainer=Blue
|pkmn=Exeggutor, Alakazam, and Arcanine
|pkmn=Exeggutor, Alakazam, and Arcanine
|gender male
|type1=Blue
|type1=Blue
|img=Blue gym team.png
|img=Blue gym team.png
|epnum=PS116
|epnum=PS116
|epname=Rock, Paper...Scizor
|epname=Rock, Paper...Scizor
|desc=Blue caught these Pokémon when they were rampaging due to the radio. As of ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'', Exeggutor is at level 67, Arcanine is at level 71, and Alakazam is at level 64.
|desc=Blue caught these Pokémon when they were rampaging due to the radio in ''[[PS116|Rock, Paper...Scizor]]''. As of ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'', {{p|Exeggutor}} is at level 67 and has a Relaxed nature, {{p|Arcanine}} is at level 71 and his [[Characteristic]] is "a little quick tempered", and {{p|Alakazam}} is at level 64 and has a Lax nature.


{{p|Alakazam}}'s only known move is {{m|Role Play}}.<br/>
Alakazam's only known move is {{m|Role Play}} and his Ability is {{a|Inner Focus}}.<br/>
None of {{p|Exeggutor}}'s or {{p|Arcanine}}'s moves are known.}}
None of Exeggutor's moves are known, and his Ability is {{a|Chlorophyll}}.<br/>
None of Arcanine's moves are known and his Ability is {{a|Intimidate}}.}}


[[File:Viridian Gym JBA.png|thumb|200px|Viridian Gym in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
[[File:Viridian Gym JBA.png|thumb|200px|Viridian Gym in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the anime, [[Agatha]]'s temporary position as Leader of the Viridian Gym, replacing Giovanni, may be a reference to the games, in which Giovanni quit Team Rocket and his status as Gym Leader after being defeated by {{ga|Red}}.
* In the anime, [[Agatha]]'s temporary position as Leader of the Viridian Gym, replacing Giovanni, may be a reference to the games, in which Giovanni quit Team Rocket and his status as Gym Leader after being defeated by {{ga|Red}}.
* In [[Generation II]], it is possible to challenge Blue before beating any other Kanto Gym Leader by talking to him on [[Cinnabar Island]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Blue can only be challenged when the player has seven Badges from Kanto.
* In [[Generation II]], the design of the walls are possibly a reference to Nintendo's discontinued N&B Blocks which are also featured in {{wp|Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins}}.
* In Generation II, it is possible to challenge Blue before beating any other Kanto Gym Leader by talking to him on [[Cinnabar Island]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Blue can only be challenged when the player has seven Badges from Kanto.
* In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the exterior coloring of each Gym is based on the colors most associated with the type that the Gym specializes in. Viridian Gym, however, is both green and blue, possibly referring to its Gym Leader's name.
* In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the exterior coloring of each Gym is based on the colors most associated with the type that the Gym specializes in. Viridian Gym, however, is both green and blue, possibly referring to its Gym Leader's name.
* Although the [[Gym guide]] in [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|III}} seems to be unaware of the Gym Leader's identity until the player defeats Giovanni, in Generation I, the statues near the Gym's entrance still list Giovanni as the Leader of the Gym. This oversight was removed in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, where the Gym Leader's name is only visible on the statues once Giovanni has been defeated.
* Although the [[Gym guide]] in [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|III}} seems to be unaware of the Gym Leader's identity until the player defeats Giovanni, in Generation I, the statues near the Gym's entrance still list Giovanni as the Leader of the Gym. This oversight was removed in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, where the Gym Leader's name is only visible on the statues once Giovanni has been defeated.
* The Viridian Gym is the only [[Gym]] with non-hidden [[item]]s that can be picked up from the floor.
* In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], the player can find a bottle message at [[Ula'ula Beach]], which they can deliver to {{tc|Rising Star}} Kainoa at [[Malie City]]'s Outer Cape. He will tell the player that the message is from a friend of his named Arabella, who works as a Gym Trainer in Kanto. This is a [[List of cross-generational references|reference]] to {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Arabella, who can be battled at the Viridian Gym in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* The Viridian Gym is the only Gym to ever change its Gym Leader mid-game.


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Viridian Gym
トキワジム Tokiwa Gym
Viridian Gym AG132.png
Location Viridian City
Gym Leader GiovanniRBYFRLGPE
BlueGSCHGSSPE
Jessie, James, and Meowth (temporary, anime only)
Agatha (replacement, anime only)
Badge Earth Badge
Dominant Type Ground
Region Kanto
Viridian Gym Battlefield AG132.png
Battlefield

The Viridian Gym (Japanese: トキワジム Tokiwa Gym) is the official Gym of Viridian City. During the events of Generations I, III, and VII, it is based on Ground-type Pokémon and the Gym Leader is Giovanni, the head of Team Rocket. After Team Rocket is disbanded at the end of Generations I, III, and VII, Blue takes over as the Leader during Generations II, IV, and VII; under his direction, the Gym no longer concentrates on any particular type. In Generation VII, Blue takes over the Gym immediately after Giovanni leaves it, rematching the player in his place during the post-game.

Agatha of the Elite Four serves as a temporary Gym Leader in the anime.

Trainers who earn a win at the Viridian Gym receive the Earth Badge.

In the games

Viridian City
Pokémon Gym

Viridian City
Pokémon Gym
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Viridian City Pokémon Gym

Viridian City Pokémon Gym
Leader: ...
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Viridian Gym appears in all games set in the Kanto region. In Generations I, III, and VII, when the player first reaches the Gym, it is locked due to the absence of the Gym Leader. With this acknowledged, the player journeys off to other Gyms to challenge them. Once the player has collected the other seven Gym Badges, the Viridian Gym reopens.

In Generations II, IV, and VII, Blue takes over the Gym. In Generation II, the Gym can be challenged as soon as Blue is spoken to on Cinnabar Island. In Generation IV, however, Blue will stay on Cinnabar Island and will not return to his Gym until the player speaks to him after obtaining the other seven Kanto Gym Badges. In Generation VII, Blue can be challenged to a Gym Leader rematch at the Gym during the post-game in place of Giovanni.

Inside the Gym, the floor uses the same transporting tiles as are used in the Team Rocket Hideout. The player must use these tiles to navigate through the Gym to reach the Gym Leader. In Generation II, the Gym is completely remodeled and the tiles are gone; in Generation IV, the tiles are put back up, now covering almost the entire floor of the Gym.

A field based on the Gym also appears in Pokémon Stadium's Gym Leader Castle and Stadium 2's Kanto Gym Leader Castle.

Appearance

Viridian Gym RBY.png Viridian Gym GSC.png Viridian Gym FRLG.png Viridian Gym HGSS.png
Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV

Trainers

Core series

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow
Trainer Pokémon
Tamer
Tamer
Reward: $1560
Arbok Arbok Lv.39
No item
Tauros Tauros Lv.39
No item
Blackbelt
Blackbelt
Reward: $1075
Machoke Machoke Lv.43
No item
Cooltrainer
Cooltrainer
Reward: $1365
Nidorino Nidorino Lv.39
No item
Nidoking Nidoking Lv.39
No item
Tamer
Tamer
Reward: $1720
Rhyhorn Rhyhorn Lv.43
No item
Blackbelt
Blackbelt
Reward: $1000
Machop Machop Lv.40
No item
Machoke Machoke Lv.40
No item
Cooltrainer
Cooltrainer
Reward: $1365
Sandslash Sandslash Lv.39
No item
Dugtrio Dugtrio Lv.39
No item
Cooltrainer
Cooltrainer
Reward: $1505
Rhyhorn Rhyhorn Lv.43
No item
Blackbelt
Blackbelt
Reward: $950
Machoke Machoke Lv.38
No item
Machop Machop Lv.38
No item
Machoke Machoke Lv.38
No item


Pokémon Red and Blue



Pokémon Yellow



Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal



Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
Trainer Pokémon
Tamer Cole
Tamer Cole
アキラ Akira
Reward: $1560
Arbok Arbok♂ Lv.39
No item
Tauros Tauros♂ Lv.39
No item
Black Belt Kiyo
Black Belt Kiyo
タクマ Takuma
Reward: $1032
Machoke Machoke♂ Lv.43
Bag Black Belt Sprite.png Black Belt
Tamer Jason
Tamer Jason
ヒロ Hiro
Reward: $1720
Rhyhorn Rhyhorn♂ Lv.43
No item
Black Belt Atsushi
Black Belt Atsushi
テツヒサ Tetsuhisa
Reward: $960
Machop Machop♂ Lv.40
Bag Black Belt Sprite.png Black Belt
Machoke Machoke♂ Lv.40
Bag Black Belt Sprite.png Black Belt
Cooltrainer Samuel
Cooltrainer Samuel
タクヤ Takuya
Reward: $1404
Sandslash Sandslash♂ Lv.37
No item
Sandslash Sandslash♂ Lv.37
No item
Rhyhorn Rhyhorn♂ Lv.38
No item
Nidorino Nidorino♂ Lv.39
No item
Nidoking Nidoking♂ Lv.39
No item
Black Belt Takashi
Black Belt Takashi
シロウ Shirō
Reward: $912
Machoke Machoke♂ Lv.38
Bag Black Belt Sprite.png Black Belt
Machop Machop♂ Lv.38
Bag Black Belt Sprite.png Black Belt
Machoke Machoke♂ Lv.38
Bag Black Belt Sprite.png Black Belt
Cooltrainer Yuji
Cooltrainer Yuji
カズシ Kazushi
Reward: $1368
Sandslash Sandslash♂ Lv.38
No item
Graveler Graveler♂ Lv.38
No item
Onix Onix♂ Lv.38
No item
Graveler Graveler♂ Lv.38
No item
Marowak Marowak♂ Lv.38
No item
Cooltrainer Warren
Cooltrainer Warren
レイジ Reiji
Reward: $1404
Marowak Marowak♂ Lv.37
No item
Marowak Marowak♂ Lv.37
No item
Rhyhorn Rhyhorn♂ Lv.38
No item
Nidorina Nidorina♀ Lv.39
No item
Nidoqueen Nidoqueen♀ Lv.39
No item
Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.




Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Trainer Pokémon
Ace Trainer Arabella
Ace Trainer Arabella
ヤスタカ Yasutaka
Reward: $3120
Stantler Stantler♂ Lv.53
No item
Tauros Tauros♂ Lv.52
No item
Ace Trainer Salma
Ace Trainer Salma
アキエ Akie
Reward: $3180
Slowking Slowking♀ Lv.50
Bag Oran Berry Sprite.png Oran Berry
Lickilicky Lickilicky♀ Lv.53
No item
Ace Trainer Bonita
Ace Trainer Bonita
ヨシノリ Yoshinori
Reward: $3120
Spinda Spinda♂ Lv.50
No item
Sudowoodo Sudowoodo♂ Lv.52
No item
Double Team Elan & Ida
Double Team Elan & Ida
テンとサヨ Ten and Sayo
Reward: $12000
Porygon2 Porygon2 Lv.52
No item
Azumarill Azumarill♂ Lv.50
No item
Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.




Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Trainer Pokémon
Ace Trainer Samuel
Ace Trainer Samuel
タクヤ Takuya
Reward: $4,800
Nidoking Nidoking♂ Lv.48
No item
Tamer Cole
Tamer Cole
アキラ Akira
Reward: $2,820
Nidorino Nidorino♂ Lv.47
No item
Rhyhorn Rhyhorn♂ Lv.47
No item
Ace Trainer Kelly
Ace Trainer Kelly
レイカ Reika
Reward: $4,800
Nidoqueen Nidoqueen♀ Lv.48
No item
Ace Trainer Yuji
Ace Trainer Yuji
カズシ Kazushi
Reward: $4,800
Dugtrio Dugtrio♂ Lv.47
No item
Rhyhorn Rhyhorn♂ Lv.48
No item
Tamer Jason
Tamer Jason
ヒロ Hiro
Reward: $2,820
Sandslash Sandslash♀ Lv.47
No item
Black Belt Takashi
Black Belt Takashi
シロウ Shirō
Reward: $1,316
Graveler Graveler♂ Lv.47
No item




Rematch



Side series

Pokémon Stadium
Round 1
Trainer Pokémon
Rocket
Rocket
Reward: $N/A
Golbat Golbat Lv.50-100
No item
Raticate Raticate Lv.50-100
No item
Persian Persian Lv.50-100
No item
Moltres Moltres Lv.50-100
No item
Dodrio Dodrio Lv.50-100
No item
Parasect Parasect Lv.50-100
No item
Lab Man
Lab Man
Reward: $N/A
Kabutops Kabutops Lv.50-100
No item
Magneton Magneton Lv.50-100
No item
Fearow Fearow Lv.50-100
No item
Hitmonchan Hitmonchan Lv.50-100
No item
Poliwrath Poliwrath Lv.50-100
No item
Lickitung Lickitung Lv.50-100
No item
Cool♂
Cool♂
Reward: $N/A
Omastar Omastar Lv.50-100
No item
Dodrio Dodrio Lv.50-100
No item
Tentacruel Tentacruel Lv.50-100
No item
Clefable Clefable Lv.50-100
No item
Zapdos Zapdos Lv.50-100
No item
Pinsir Pinsir Lv.50-100
No item




Round 2
Trainer Pokémon
Rocket
Rocket
Reward: $N/A
Golbat Golbat Lv.50-100
No item
Raticate Raticate Lv.50-100
No item
Persian Persian Lv.50-100
No item
Kangaskhan Kangaskhan Lv.50-100
No item
Dodrio Dodrio Lv.50-100
No item
Parasect Parasect Lv.50-100
No item
Lab Man
Lab Man
Reward: $N/A
Kabutops Kabutops Lv.50-100
No item
Magneton Magneton Lv.50-100
No item
Fearow Fearow Lv.50-100
No item
Hitmonchan Hitmonchan Lv.50-100
No item
Poliwrath Poliwrath Lv.50-100
No item
Lickitung Lickitung Lv.50-100
No item
Cool♂
Cool♂
Reward: $N/A
Omastar Omastar Lv.50-100
No item
Dodrio Dodrio Lv.50-100
No item
Tentacruel Tentacruel Lv.50-100
No item
Clefable Clefable Lv.50-100
No item
Zapdos Zapdos Lv.50-100
No item
Pinsir Pinsir Lv.50-100
No item




Pokémon Stadium 2
Round 1



Round 2



Items

Item Location Games
Revive Revive North of the spin tile north of the entrance  R  B  Y 
Revive Revive Near Ace Trainer Yuji northwest of the entrance  P  E 
TM Ground TM27 (Fissure) Reward for defeating Giovanni  R  B  Y 
TM Ground TM26 (Earthquake) Reward for defeating Giovanni  FR  LG 
Macho Brace Macho Brace Where Giovanni stood (hidden)  FR  LG 
TM Psychic TM92 (Trick Room) Reward for defeating Blue  HG  SS 
TM Ground VI TM41 (Earthquake) Reward for defeating Giovanni  P  E 

In the anime

In the main series

The Viridian Gym in its debut
The Viridian Gym battlefield in its debut

The Viridian Gym was originally led by Giovanni, as it was in Generation I. The Gym featured ancient Roman architecture, stately pillars, and an old mural. A predominant brownish color scheme was used to represent the Gym's affiliation with the Ground type. Owing to this, there were also guards resembling ancient Roman soldiers posted outside.

The Viridian Gym debuted in The Battle of the Badge. Before Ash could challenge the Gym, however, Gary appeared, taunting him with his ten Badges and insisting on challenging the Viridian Gym for fun. Gary faced Giovanni, though his confidence quickly eroded after Giovanni brought out Mewtwo, who defeated each of Gary's Pokémon with ease, even when Giovanni allowed him to use more than one Pokémon at a time.

Ash challenged the Gym soon after. However, unbeknownst to him, Giovanni had unmentioned business to attend to, and thus he left the Gym in the care of Jessie, James, and Meowth, giving them several Pokémon to use against any possible challengers. At first, Ash had a hard time beating them, as the trio had rigged the Trainer platforms to shock anyone whose Pokémon took damage. Eventually, Ash overcame the borrowed Pokémon's power and defeated all of them, causing Team Rocket to completely ignore the Gym rules and send out their Arbok and Weezing. Despite this, even the two additional Pokémon were quickly taken down. When Togepi started playing with Meowth's remote control, it inadvertently caused the Trainer platforms to explode and send Team Rocket blasting off again. They dropped an Earth Badge in their wake, allowing Ash to get his eighth Badge. Ash, Misty, Brock, Gary, and Gary's cheerleaders then ran out of the Gym, which proceeded to collapse into ruins due to the explosion.

The rebuilt Viridian Gym appeared when Ash returned to Kanto from Hoenn in The Scheme Team, where it was revealed that Agatha of the Elite Four was now the temporary Gym Leader. Ash challenged her to an exhibition match, but lost. This was also the place where Ash first met Scott, who told him about the Battle Frontier. During its second appearance, the Gym sported a new, lighter color scheme.

Giovanni abdicating his position as Gym Leader is similar to the case in the Generation I games; however, in the anime, he is still in charge of Team Rocket, while he also disbands the team in the games.

Pokémon used in Gym

Used by Giovanni
Giovanni's Mewtwo
Mewtwo
Main article: Mewtwo (original series)

Giovanni held control of this Mewtwo created by his scientists for some time, until it learned that Giovanni had meant its purpose to be fighting for him, and escaped.

While controlling Mewtwo, Giovanni used its overwhelming Psychic powers to capture new Pokémon for Team Rocket and in his Gym battles, where it defeated all of his challengers effortlessly. When Mewtwo discovered Giovanni's real intentions for it, Mewtwo broke out of his bonds and escaped.

Debut The Battle of the Badge
Voice actors
Japanese Masachika Ichimura
English Philip Bartlett
Giovanni's Golem
Golem
Golem was the first Pokémon that Giovanni used in his Gym battle with Gary, sending it against Gary's Nidoking. The Megaton Pokémon was easily defeated. It was later seen in its cage while Giovanni went to see Mewtwo.

Golem's only known move is Tackle.

Debut The Battle of the Badge
Voice actors
Japanese
English Eric Stuart
Used by Giovanni and the Team Rocket trio
Giovanni's Kingler
Kingler
Giovanni used his Kingler in his Gym battle with Gary, sending it to battle against Gary's Nidoking. Gary, however, quickly withdraws his Pokémon and calls out Arcanine. Despite having a type advantage, Kingler proved to be no match for the Legendary Pokémon, and was finally taken out by Arcanine's Fire Blast.

Kingler was also later loaned to Jessie for Ash's Gym battle. She used it to battle against Bulbasaur, but lost, although not before dealing heavy damage to Bulbasaur with its Bubble attack, and by consequence, Ash experienced its pain.

Kingler was seen again in a flashback in Bad to the Bone, where it was defeated in a Gym battle by Otoshi's Marowak.

The known moves of the Kingler Jessie used are Crabhammer, Harden, and Bubble.

Debut The Battle of the Badge
Voice actors
Japanese Rikako Aikawa
English Rikako Aikawa
Giovanni's Machamp
Machamp
Giovanni loaned his Machamp to Jessie for her Gym battle against Ash. It battled against Ash's Squirtle, but lost, although not before dealing heavy damage to Squirtle with its Karate Chop attack, and by consequence, Ash experienced its pain.

Machamp's only known move is Karate Chop.

Debut The Battle of the Badge
Voice actors
Japanese
English Eric Stuart
Giovanni's Rhydon
Rhydon
Giovanni loaned his Rhydon to Jessie for Ash's Gym battle. It was defeated by Ash's Pidgeotto's Double-Edge.

Rhydon was seen again in a flashback in Bad to the Bone, where it was defeated in a Gym battle by Otoshi's Marowak.

None of Rhydon's moves are known.

Debut The Battle of the Badge
Voice actors
Japanese Katsuyuki Konishi
English Katsuyuki Konishi
Used by Jessie and James
Jessie's Arbok
Arbok
Main article: Jessie's Arbok

Arbok was used when Jessie and James were the temporary Gym Leaders.

Debut Pokémon Emergency!
Voice actors
Japanese Kōichi Sakaguchi
English Kōichi Sakaguchi
James's Weezing
Weezing
Main article: James's Weezing

Weezing was used when Jessie and James were the temporary Gym Leaders.

Debut Pokémon Emergency!
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Eric Stuart
Used by Agatha
Agatha's Gengar
Gengar
Main article: Agatha's Gengar

Gengar is Agatha's main Pokémon which she used in battle against Ash's Pikachu.

Debut The Scheme Team
Voice actors
Japanese Katsuyuki Konishi
English Ed Paul

In Pokémon Origins

The Viridian Gym in Pokémon Origins
The Viridian Gym battlefield in Pokémon Origins

The Viridian Gym was featured in File 3: Giovanni. Once Red arrived in Viridian City in order to challenge the Gym, he encountered Blue, who was revealed to have defeated the newly returned Gym Leader just the day before.

Once Red entered the Gym, he right away noticed the different atmosphere it had compared to the other Gyms he had previously visited. The reason for this was revealed soon enough, as Red then found out that the Gym Leader was none other than the Team Rocket Boss, Giovanni. Red refused to believe that a man who treated Pokémon as tools for business, like Giovanni, could be the strongest Gym Leader of all. Giovanni, however, ignored this, simply stating that he didn't need his acceptance to make it true. As he asked whether Red wanted to battle him or not, Red replied that he was challenging him, but not as a Gym Leader, but as an enemy of all Pokémon. Seeing Red's arrogant attitude, Giovanni put away his usual Gym Leader team and took out two Ultra Balls, containing his strongest Pokémon. The first one was Rhyhorn, which, surprisingly, was able to defeat four of Red's Pokémon, despite two of them (Victreebel and Kabutops) having a tremendous type advantage over it.

Eventually, Red's Hitmonlee was able to tie with the Spikes Pokémon, leaving both Trainers with one Pokémon remaining. Knowing that Red was going to use his Charizard, Giovanni revealed his other Pokémon being Rhydon, and said that Red made a mistake by saving Charizard as his last Pokémon. Red, however, told that he had intended it to be so right from the start, wanting to give the whole match a meaning by winning it with his Charizard. At first, Giovanni intended to crush Red's pride along with his Charizard, but when he sent out his starter Pokémon, Giovanni realized that the pose that he had taken and the way he threw his Poké Ball reminded him of his childhood, when he had also battled just for fun and excitement. After a climactic clash between Charizard and Rhydon, which ended with Charizard defeating the Drill Pokémon with Seismic Toss, Giovanni was ready to give the Earth Badge as a sign of his defeat, but Red refused to take a Badge from the Boss of Team Rocket. With his childhood passion for battling revitalized, Giovanni told his minions that Team Rocket was now disbanded, before turning back to Red and presenting the Earth Badge to him as the Viridian Gym Leader instead of as the Boss of Team Rocket.

Once Red left the Gym and headed for the Pokémon League, Giovanni decided that it was time for him to find a new path for himself and his Pokémon, indicating that, much like in the games, he was going to leave the Gym and train on his own.

Pokémon used in Gym

Giovanni's Rhyhorn
Rhyhorn
Rhyhorn was the first Pokémon Giovanni used in his Gym battle against Red. It was able to defeat Red's Victreebel, Kabutops, Snorlax, and Jolteon, despite the former two having the type advantage. It finally drew with Red's Hitmonlee.

Rhyhorn's moves are Horn Attack, Take Down, Thunderbolt, and Horn Drill.

Debut File 3: Giovanni
Giovanni's Rhydon
Rhydon
Rhydon was the second Pokémon Giovanni used in his Gym battle against Red. It went up against Red's Charizard and lost after a tough fight, taken down by Charizard's Seismic Toss.

Rhydon's known moves are Mega Punch, Fury Attack, and Horn Drill.

Debut File 3: Giovanni

In Pokémon Generations

The Viridian Gym in Pokémon Generations
The Viridian Gym battlefield in Pokémon Generations

Viridian Gym made an appearance in The Chase. While searching for Giovanni, the International Police managed to track his location down to the Viridian Gym. A squadron of International Police SWAT officers led by Looker subsequently raided the Gym in order to catch Giovanni, but came to find out that the Gym was empty, although signs of a recent battle were visible on the battlefield.

During a follow-up investigation, the International Police was surprised to discover that Giovanni was the Viridian Gym Leader, and that he had vanished after losing to two Trainers (Blue and Red).

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Viridian Gym battlefield in Pokémon Adventures
Viridian Gym in Pokémon Adventures
Viridian Gym in the Red, Green & Blue arc

The Viridian Gym first appeared in Bulbasaur, Come Home!, where Red and Professor Oak entered it while following a Bulbasaur escaped from Professor Oak's Laboratory. At the Gym, they were attacked by a wild Machoke, but Red managed to defeat it with Bulbasaur's Solar Beam. Afterwards, Professor Oak let Red keep Bulbasaur.

The Viridian Gym made a brief appearance in Make Way For Magmar!, where citizens of Viridian City were asking questions about the missing Gym Leader.

Red revisited the Gym in Drat That Dratini! after hearing rumors about the missing "invincible" Gym Leader. At the Gym, he met Giovanni, learning that not only was he the Viridian City Gym Leader, but also the leader of Team Rocket. Giovanni then challenged Red to a battle, making a bet with him that should Red lose, he'd come to serve him as his right-hand man. During the battle, Giovanni's Nidoking's Earthquake caused the Gym to collapse into ruins. Eventually Red emerged victorious with his Pika defeating Giovanni's Nidoqueen and knocking the Gym Leader himself unconscious as well.

In Forretress of Solitude, Red participated in Pokémon Association's Gym Leader test for the new Viridian Gym Leader at the reconstructed Viridian Gym. Although he passed the test with flying colors, Red had to turn down the offer, as he had not yet completely recovered from the frostbites he had received after being frozen by Lorelei in the Yellow arc. As such, Blue was appointed as the new Gym Leader instead, after he impressed the Pokémon Association by stopping and capturing a group of rampaging wild Pokémon.

In Secrets from Sneasel, Yellow went to the Viridian Gym, looking for Blue, but only found his hologram, set there in case for a challenger coming while he was not present. An automated system then brought out Blue's Pokémon, which, even without their Trainer giving them commands, easily defeated Yellow's Chuchu in a battle. Soon Silver arrived at the site as well, looking for his roots.

Pokémon used in Gym

Used by Giovanni
Giovanni's Cloyster
Cloyster ♂
Giovanni's Cloyster was called out to take care of two Magmar that were causing trouble after Red did not finish them off. He froze them solid before brutally shattering them to take out. Later, he was seen again during the Gym battle against Red and used the same freezing strategy on Poli to defeat him when Red lost his cool and attacked the Rocket Boss vigorously.

None of Cloyster's moves are known and his Ability is Shell Armor.

Debut Make Way for Magmar!
Giovanni's Nidoqueen
Nidoqueen ♀
Nidoqueen first appeared in the Viridian Gym battle against Red. She was able to heavily damage Red's Snor by countering his attack and hurling him straight for the wall with little effort. However, at the climax of the battle, she was KO'd by Pika's Thunderbolt* and lost the battle.

Nidoqueen's known moves are Counter, Poison Sting, and Scratch, and her Ability is Poison Point.

Debut Golly, Golem!
Giovanni's Golem
Golem ♂
Giovanni switched out Nidoqueen for his Golem. Golem was a very fast Pokémon as he was able to easily outmatch Red. He was crumbled by Snor's Headbutt before knocking himself out with Explosion.

Golem's known moves are Tackle, Rock Throw, and Explosion, and his Ability is Sturdy.

Debut Golly, Golem!
Giovanni's Beedrill
Beedrill ♂
Main article: Giovanni's Beedrill

Beedrill is one of Giovanni's main Pokémon. He caught him when he was a Weedle at Viridian Forest while he was a young Pokémon Trainer. Since then, Giovanni has used Beedrill as a reliable partner in many situations as a boss of Team Rocket. He notes that while he prefers to use Pokémon of his specialty type, his origins have given him a profound significance in his heart.

Beedrill debuted during Giovanni's battle with Red, where he ended up being knocked out by Aero's Hyper Beam. He later appeared when Giovanni came to help Yellow in the battle against Lance at the Cerise Island, where Giovanni used him to burst the giant bubble which Lance had been using to protect himself and his Pokémon.

Debut Golly, Golem!
Giovanni's Nidoking
Nidoking ♂
Nidoking was one of the Pokémon used in the Viridian Gym battle but did not officially participate. Later, he was used to destroy the Gym with an Earthquake. Many years afterwards, Giovanni observed a site where Deoxys rampaged and left a gang of bikers in ruins. When one of them begged Giovanni to save his life, he promptly swatted him away, and then used Nidoking's Rock Tomb to incapacitate him and his Magmar.

Nidoking's known moves are Earthquake, Fire Punch, and Rock Tomb, and his Ability is Poison Point.

Debut Long Live the Nidoqueen?!
Giovanni's Rhyhorn
Rhyhorn ♂
Rhyhorn was one of the Pokémon used in the Gym battle against Red. He was very powerful as he was able to knock out Red's Aero in a single hit. During the Yellow arc, Giovanni used him to battle Lance in Cerise Island but got knocked out by Dragonair's Hyper Beam.

Rhyhorn's known moves are Tail Whip, Horn Attack, and Stomp, and his Ability is Rock Head.

Debut Long Live the Nidoqueen?!
Giovanni's Rhydon
Rhydon ♂
Rhydon was seen in the Gym battle with Giovanni's other Pokémon. However, as he was only seen trying to trap Red into a fissure, little is known about him.

Rhydon's only known moves is Fissure, and his Ability is Lightning Rod.

Debut Long Live the Nidoqueen?!
Giovanni's Dugtrio
Dugtrio ♂
Giovanni's Dugtrio was only used to stop Red's Saur and Gyara from coming out of their Poké Balls by destroying their opening mechanisms.

Dugtrio's only known move is Dig and his Ability is Sand Veil.

Debut Long Live the Nidoqueen?!
Used by Blue
Blue's Pidgeot
Pidgeot ♂
Pidgeot is one of Blue's original main team members. He was used to send letters to Professor Oak when they cut off communication after Blue's battle with Agatha. He was later replaced by Rhydon. He has a Hardy nature. As of The Last Battle XIV, Pidgeot is at level 76.

Pidgeot's known moves are Wing Attack and Feather Dance, and his Ability is Keen Eye.

Debut A Tale of Ninetales
Blue's Ninetales
Ninetales ♂
Blue and Red caught this Ninetales together, but Blue succeeded in claiming him. He has also used Ninetales later against Red in the Pokémon League and against Agatha's Gengar at Cerise Island. He has a Modest nature. As of The Last Battle XIV, Ninetales is at level 68.

Ninetales's known moves are Flamethrower, Fire Blast, and Fire Spin, and his Ability is Flash Fire.

Debut A Tale of Ninetales
Blue's Exeggutor, Alakazam, and Arcanine
Exeggutor, Alakazam, and Arcanine ♂
Blue caught these Pokémon when they were rampaging due to the radio in Rock, Paper...Scizor. As of The Last Battle XIV, Exeggutor is at level 67 and has a Relaxed nature, Arcanine is at level 71 and his Characteristic is "a little quick tempered", and Alakazam is at level 64 and has a Lax nature.

Alakazam's only known move is Role Play and his Ability is Inner Focus.
None of Exeggutor's moves are known, and his Ability is Chlorophyll.
None of Arcanine's moves are known and his Ability is Intimidate.

Debut Rock, Paper...Scizor
Viridian Gym in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
Viridian Gym in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

The Viridian Gym appeared in The True Road to Becoming the Strongest!!, where Jō was seen defeating Blue with his Feraligatr and earning his last Kanto Badge. Afterwards, Blue told Jō about a strong Trainer who had traveled through Kanto three years earlier.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

The Viridian Gym appeared in Get The Last Badge!!, where Red battled Giovanni for his final Kanto Gym Badge, eventually emerging victorious.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Viridian Gym in Pokémon Zensho

The Viridian Gym appeared in Viridian City, where Satoshi entered the Gym and was surprised to find out that Giovanni was the Gym Leader. First Satoshi used his Lapras against Giovanni's Rhydon, but its Hydro Pump wasn't enough, so Satoshi switched out for his Charizard, who was able to beat Rhydon, ending the battle. Satoshi then gave Giovanni the object he had received from Mr. Fuji before coming to Viridian City, which turned out to be the horn of Giovanni's dead Nidoking. Afterwards, Giovanni gave Satoshi an Earth Badge as a sign of his victory.

In the TCG

The Viridian Gym was featured in the TCG. The following is a list of cards named Viridian City Gym.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Viridian City Gym T [St] Gym Challenge Uncommon 123/132 Challenge from the Darkness Rare  
 


Trivia

  • In the anime, Agatha's temporary position as Leader of the Viridian Gym, replacing Giovanni, may be a reference to the games, in which Giovanni quit Team Rocket and his status as Gym Leader after being defeated by Red.
  • In Generation II, the design of the walls are possibly a reference to Nintendo's discontinued N&B Blocks which are also featured in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
  • In Generation II, it is possible to challenge Blue before beating any other Kanto Gym Leader by talking to him on Cinnabar Island. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Blue can only be challenged when the player has seven Badges from Kanto.
  • In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the exterior coloring of each Gym is based on the colors most associated with the type that the Gym specializes in. Viridian Gym, however, is both green and blue, possibly referring to its Gym Leader's name.
  • Although the Gym guide in Generations I and III seems to be unaware of the Gym Leader's identity until the player defeats Giovanni, in Generation I, the statues near the Gym's entrance still list Giovanni as the Leader of the Gym. This oversight was removed in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, where the Gym Leader's name is only visible on the statues once Giovanni has been defeated.
  • The Viridian Gym is the only Gym with non-hidden items that can be picked up from the floor.
  • In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player can find a bottle message at Ula'ula Beach, which they can deliver to Rising Star Kainoa at Malie City's Outer Cape. He will tell the player that the message is from a friend of his named Arabella, who works as a Gym Trainer in Kanto. This is a reference to Ace Trainer Arabella, who can be battled at the Viridian Gym in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
  • The Viridian Gym is the only Gym to ever change its Gym Leader mid-game.


Gym Leaders of the Kanto region
Pewter Gym Boulder Badge
Brock OD.png
Brock
Cerulean Gym Cascade Badge
Misty OD.png
Misty
Vermilion Gym Thunder Badge
Lt Surge OD.png
Lt. Surge
Celadon Gym Rainbow Badge
Erika OD.png
Erika
Fuchsia Gym Soul Badge
Koga OD.png Janine OD.png
Koga Janine
Saffron Gym Marsh Badge
Sabrina OD.png
Sabrina
Cinnabar Gym Volcano Badge
Blaine OD.png
Blaine
Viridian Gym Earth Badge
Giovanni OD.png Blue
Giovanni Blue


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