Violet City

This old village is still surrounded by trees and other scenery.

## Location

Location of Violet City in Johto

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

## Points of Interest

### Pokémon School

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

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

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

### Sprout Tower

*Main article: Sprout Tower*
The large tower in the northern part of the town is a tall and wobbling pagoda, run by Sages who train Pokémon, all the while teaching people that all living beings coexist through cooperation. These monks mostly train Bellsprout, although occasionally use Hoothoot. As Trainers battle, the flexible pagoda shakes from side to side; this flexibility protects the tall tower from earthquakes. Many people believe that a hundred-foot Bellsprout was used to make the swaying pillar.

After the player defeats Li, they will receive TM - Flash. The player must defeat Li in order to challenge the Violet Gym. Rattata can be found in the tower, as can Gastly at night.

### Violet Gym

*Main article: Violet Gym*
The Violet City Gym is the official Gym of Violet City. It is based on Flying-type Pokémon. The Gym Leader is Falkner. Trainers who defeat him receive the Zephyr Badge. The Gym's structure was very basic. Trainers will start on plain ground other than a raised floor, along with a wooden platform that will lift Trainers up to the upper level. The path creates an "S" shape as it winds around toward the Gym Leader. At the tips of the "S" there are two Trainers that can be avoided by walking on the glass tiles that encircle the field. After Falkner is defeated, he will give the player the Zephyr Badge, TM - Roost, and the ability to use HM - Rock Smash outside of battle.

### Trade: Onix

One of the few trades in the Johto region can be found in Violet City. In a southwestern house lives a Trainer named Kyle who is willing to give up his Onix, nicknamed Rocky, in exchange for a Bellsprout. This Onix will be holder a Persim Berry

### Berries

A Juggler found near the Pokémon Center will hand out three different types of Berries each time he gets one Shard from the player. The types of Berries given to the player depend on the shard's color. There is another Juggler that will trade a shard for Berries in Fuchsia City.

## Items

### Rock Smash

If the rock contains an item, the game will pick one of the following: