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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=Johto
|name=Johto
|jname=ジョウト
|tmname=Jōto
|image=HGSS Johto.jpg
|size=300px
|caption=Artwork of the Johto region from [[Generation IV]]
|introduction={{game|Gold and Silver|s}}
|professor=[[Professor Elm]]
|starter={{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}
|villain=[[Team Rocket]]
|league=[[Johto League]]
|location=[[Indigo Plateau]] <small>(games)</small><br>[[Mt. Silver]] <small>(anime)</small>
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]]{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>[[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|season=[[S03|The Johto Journeys]] (3)<br>[[S04|Johto League Champions]] (4)<br>[[S05|Master Quest]] (5)
|series={{series2|Original}}
|generation={{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}}
|games={{v2|Gold and Silver|s}}<br>{{v2|Crystal}}<br>{{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
|manga=''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]''
}}
The '''Johto''' region (Japanese: '''{{tt|ジョウト地方|ジョウトちほう}}''' ''Jōto-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located west of [[Kanto]], and as revealed by the {{DL|Pokégear|radio}} show {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Sinnoh Sound}}, is located south of [[Sinnoh]]. It is the setting of {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Johto and Kanto are part of a large landmass, with everything west of [[Indigo Plateau]] falling in the Johto region. 

First explored in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, it is home to an additional 100 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that were not present in [[Generation I|the previous games]]. Players begin their journey in [[New Bark Town]], where [[Professor Elm]] offers either {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} to beginning [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. The English-version names of most of the cities in Johto are also the names of plants or things related to plants.

Johto returns in [[Generation IV]]'s HeartGold and SoulSilver, with all areas from its Generation II iteration returning, and several new areas being accessible, such as the {{safari|Johto}}, with the new [[Route]]s {{rtn|47|Johto}} and {{rtn|48|Johto}} leading to it.

==Etymology and design concept==
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Johto}}
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Johto region as the {{wp|Kansai region}}.]]
Regardless of their proximity, the people of Johto and those of Kanto are set apart by many cultural differences. Johto is based on the real {{wp|Kansai region}} in Japan. This trait is most noticeable in its geography; however, the Kansai influence also defines the culture in Johto. Kansai residents are known for their attitudes against typical Japanese standards, mostly due to the historical rivalry between the region, once the major seat of political power, and the real {{wp|Kantō region}} where Tokyo, the current capital, is located. The soil of the Kansai region is rich, unlike the volcanic Kantō region, and this is perhaps referenced by the in-game Kanto region's inability to maintain a [[Berry]] crop in [[Generation III]]. People from Kansai are considered to be more relaxed. Kansai and Kantō, however different, are the two most important areas of Honshū, the largest island in Japan, and, much like Johto and Kanto, represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. The cultural divide is most noticeable in the games, as the player talks to and learns about the denizens of both regions.

Certain cultural aspects of the Johto region are deep-seated in Japanese history, as well. Kyoto, which is probably the basis for Ecruteak City, is considered the cultural center of Japan. Kyoto and its many historical temples, shrines, palaces, gardens and architecture have been preserved. This connection to history is reflected in many areas of Johto. However, Goldenrod City (like Osaka) is typically modern.

==History==
1500 years before modern times, the place now known as the Ruins of Alph was built in Johto, and the earliest known system for writing—the modern {{wp|Latin alphabet}}—was developed. Although no one knows exactly who built the Ruins of Alph, research indicates that the people in question were an ancient civilization that wished to co-exist with the enigmatic {{p|Unown}} that bear great similarity to the alphabet letters. Not only did that tribe impart messages on the ruins' walls describing the Unown, but they also erected a Pokémon statue for an unknown reason.

At some point later, outsiders began to gather near the ruins. As the Unown were timid creatures, they rejected contact with anyone but the clan that protected them. To ensure the Unown's well being, the Ruins of Alph's inhabitants decided to leave the region, but not without devising complicated puzzles so that one day the Unown could be summoned again. As for the clan, their quest led them to a mountain far to the north, where they met another group of people who had hailed from the [[Spear Pillar]]. Together, the two groups built a temple in honor of {{p|Arceus}}, which incorporated elements from both the Ruins of Alph and the Spear Pillar; this collaboration probably has to do with the underlying relationship between Arceus and the Unown. The temple, too, has since been left in ruins and its lowest floor is now known as the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]; however, the ritual of honoring [[legendary Pokémon]] through dance circulated back to Johto, specifically to [[Ecruteak City]].

Approximately 700 years before modern times, the people of Ecruteak built two nine-tier towers with the hopes of fostering friendship and hope between Pokémon and [[human]]s. They were the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in the west, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and the [[Bell Tower]] in the east, where Pokémon were said to rest. Both towers became the roost of powerful flying Pokémon: {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}, respectively. It is unknown what made the residents revere Lugia and Ho-Oh, but a separate tale indicates that Lugia had previously had an encounter with the people of Johto when it stopped a war on the [[Whirl Islands]], which were a single island at that time.
[[File:Brass Tower HGSS.png|thumb|left|The burned [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]]]
The towers stood strong for about 550 years, when a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for three days. A sudden downpour finally put out the blaze, but it had already burnt to the ground. Three nameless Pokémon perished in the fire, but Ho-Oh descended from the sky and resurrected them. The revived Pokémon were made to embody three powers: the {{p|Raikou|lightning}} that struck the tower, the {{p|Entei|fire}} that burned the tower, and the {{p|Suicune|rain}} that put out the fire. When the Pokémon appeared, they struck terror in those who saw their rise. The three Pokémon, knowing their own power, fled, [[roaming Pokémon|running like the wind]] off into Johto's grassland. Similarly, both Lugia and Ho-Oh flew away at the sight of the growing distance between people and Pokémon; while they never returned to Ecruteak, they yearned for a person to touch the hearts and souls of Pokémon once more.

Around these times other, smaller events occurred. 500 years before modern days, the Cianwood City Pharmacy, the world's oldest pharmacy, was built. Around 400 years ago, [[Azalea Town]] in Johto was struck by a long-term drought wave; after bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gained an honorable position in that town.

{{Spoilers}}

In contemporary history, {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]]. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon, and challenges him/her as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived [[Team Rocket]] from Kanto, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]]; they then proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact [[Giovanni]]. When they are defeated and Giovanni fails to return due to {{p|Celebi}}'s intervention, the interim leader, [[Archer]], vows to never again re-form Team Rocket. Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto, later to defeat the [[Lance|current Champion]] and get into the [[Hall of Fame]].

But Ethan/Kris/Lyra's most notable effect on Johto lies in their ability to encounter all three of the [[legendary beasts]], as well as summon the Unown, Lugia and Ho-Oh after their long absence. A new chapter in the region's history begins.

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
[[File:Johto Town Map GSC.png|thumb|left|200px|In-game map of the Johto region from [[Generation II]] games]]
[[File:Johto.png|thumb|right|200px|In-game map of the Johto region from [[Generation IV]] games]]
Johto has ten [[List of cities and towns|cities and towns]]. These sites act as settlements for people to live and work in a functioning society. The [[Safari Zone Gate]] and [[Frontier Access]] act as towns, but they appear to be more of a tourist destination and are not considered cities or towns. As Johto has no autonomous [[Pokémon League]], Kanto shares a League with the region, which borders between Johto and Kanto. Because of this, the two regions share a connection with each other, and unlike any other region, they are able to be traversed to with relative ease. Due to this landmass connection, the geography of Johto is relatively similar to that of its neighbor region.

The Johto region has 20 different [[routes]], which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Johto and Kanto share the same route system, and therefore starts at {{rt|29|Johto}}, picking up from where Kanto's left off at {{rt|28|Kanto}}. The numbered routes count up to 48, with Routes {{rtn|47|Johto}} and {{rtn|48|Johto}} leading off into the far west only being accessible in [[Generation IV]]. Compared to the Kanto region, there aren't many sea routes; there are many land routes and mountains. Some areas such as {{rt|33|Johto}} are constantly raining, or are purged with other types of [[weather]]; however, this wasn't seen until [[Generation IV]].

The connecting landmass between Kanto and Johto doesn't appear to be a fine line; but more or less a blurry one. {{rt|28|Kanto}} is technically owned by Kanto; however, it bridges the border between the two regions, making it the only route in history that enters two regions at one time. This is similar to Routes {{rtn|26|Kanto}} and {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, that are strictly Kanto locations; however, they are able to be transported to via {{HM|02|Fly}} from Johto in Generation IV.

===Demographics===
In the Johto region, including all the towns, cities, and other areas, the total population in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} is 452.

===Cities and towns===
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|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{johto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{johto color}}" | City/Town
! style="background:#{{johto color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{johto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:New Bark Town HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[New Bark Town]]
| 11
| A town where the wind blows and tells of impending change.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cherrygrove City HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
| 22
| A city where you can smell small flowers and a sea breeze.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Violet City HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Violet City]]
| 52
| This old village is still surrounded by trees and other scenery. [[Sprout Tower]] is located here; it is a tower where they study diligently to learn to live with Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Azalea Town HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Azalea Town]]
| 31
| A town where people and Pokémon live together in simple harmony. [[Slowpoke Well]] is located here; when {{p|Slowpoke}} are thirsty, they come here to drink.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Goldenrod City HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Goldenrod City]]
| 126
| A developing city where people and Pokémon come and go as they like.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ecruteak City HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| 46
| A city that even now bears the marks of its history. Located here are [[Bell Tower]], a tower that's said to have a [[legendary Pokémon]] that lands there, and [[Burned Tower]], a tower that was hit by lightning, and subsequently caught fire and burned.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Olivine City HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Olivine City]]
| 47
| A city where you can hear the melody of the sea. [[Glitter Lighthouse]] is located here; it shines brightly over the ocean with the power of [[Amphy|Ampharos]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cianwood City HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Cianwood City]]
| 27
| A beachside city that has benefitted greatly from the sea.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mahogany Town HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Mahogany Town]]
| 26
| A town with a suspicious air to it. It's a hiding place for ninjas.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Blackthorn City HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Blackthorn City]]
| 40
| A mysterious mountain village cut into a rock face. [[Dragon's Den]] is located here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Safari Zone Gate.png|100px]]
| [[Safari Zone Gate]]
| 13
| A place where you can experience wild thrills safely.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Frontier Access HGSS.png|100px]]
| [[Frontier Access]]
| 11
| A place where people from all over come to show off their strength.
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|300px|thumb|View of [[Ecruteak City]], with [[Mt. Silver]] towering over the region in the distance]]
Johto features some unique and scenic landmarks, whether they be natural or man-made. It prides itself towards mythology and tradition features, with most of the buildings, towers, caves, and locations holding a historical background. Some of the oldest places in Johto, even the Pokémon world, include the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Sprout Tower]], [[Bell Tower]], [[Burned Tower]], and the [[Slowpoke Well]]. The Ruin of Alph, located in central Johto, is the threshold to an ancient civilization that first contacted the Unown, and became the base of which the first system for writing was formed. The Ruins of Alph have said to have been around for at least 1500 year before modern times which makes it one of the first known structures built in the history of Pokémon. As of today, the ruins are being researched by scientists and are able to be visited as a tourist attraction by visitors. The two towers of Ecruteak City which include the [[Bell Tower]] and the [[Burned Tower]] are oldest towers in the Pokémon world, dating back to 700 years ago. The two nine-tier towers were built to foster friendship and hope between Pokémon and people and the view from the top of the towers was said to be magnificent. The towers attracted many people to the city, until about 150 years ago, a lightning bolt struck the western tower, engulfing it in flames, burning the tower down. The towers are surrounded in mystery, and are said to be home to [[legendary Pokémon]], however, at this present point, only the ruins of the Burned Tower can be explored by Trainers, and the Bell Tower is off limits to most people.

Another famous historic location is the Sprout Tower, located in northern Violet City. The Sprout Tower is a tiered tower with multiple eaves, and much like the [[Bell Tower]] and the [[Burned Tower]], it is constructed solely out of wood, creating a multi-story effect. Surrounding the tower is a beautiful lake in the center of Violet City, hosting several architectural bridges making its way across the water. Sprout Tower is dedicated to the gentle and peaceful nature of {{p|Bellsprout}}. The giant spine-like pillar located in the center of the tower acts as a support for the old tower structure, and it even protects the tall tower from sudden earthquakes. It is said that the main swaying pillar was, in fact, once a 100-foot-tall Bellsprout. Spout Tower is four stories tall. The ground floor is much like a visitors floor, where tourists come to see the unique style of which the tower was formed. There are three other upper levels, which are dedicated to Pokémon Training; monks who study diligently and train their gentle {{p|Bellsprout}} come to teach that all living beings coexist through cooperation.
[[File:JohtoII.png|thumb|250px|left|A map of Johto from [[Generation II]]]]
Johto also features several different kinds of natural caves and mountains including [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Mt. Silver]], [[Dark Cave]], [[Ice Path]], [[Cliff Cave]], and [[Union Cave]]. Mt. Mortar is a cave complex that travels through Johto's northernmost mountain range. It is known by Trainers to be a confusing maze-like area with an interior cave known as the Waterfall Cave. Mt. Mortar has three entrances and is huge inside, one of the largest of all caves in the Johto. It has four floors, and its high Pokémon-encounter rate makes getting lost very costly. It has {{m|Surf}}able waterways, {{m|Waterfall}}s, {{m|Strength}} puzzles, and multiple levels. Dark Cave travels through central Johto, and although the dark caves run beneath the surface of the region, the mountain range is large and a barrier between areas of the region. Mt. Silver, in the east, is also quite large and complex splitting the two regions of Kanto and Johto in half, housing many powerful Pokémon, and it is where the most skilled Trainers train their Pokémon. Another natural landmark in Johto is [[Ilex Forest]] located just west of Azalea Town. The forest's trees are so close together that all light is blocked out, and the forest seems to be in a perpetual night.

Some famous man-made landmarks include the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]], and {{safari|Johto}}. The Goldenrod Radio Tower is a five-story tower located next to the Magnet Train station in downtown Goldenrod City. The radio tower broadcasts numerous programs daily, the most prominent of such being Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk and Buena's Password. For a short period time the tower fell victim to the clutches of Team Rocket, during which time none of the normal broadcasts were aired. The {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]], and {{safari|Johto}} are all recently built attractions which provide entertainment and fun for tourists, allowing visitors to participate in activities and rides which require the help of Pokémon to complete.

Although the Johto region prides itself on the beach and some of its sea-side towns, the region has very few aquatic landmarks. The [[Lake of Rage]] is the region's most prominent water attraction, said to have been a smoking crater until it filled with rainwater. The lake is home to the world famous [[red Gyarados]]. Because of this irritable Pokémon, the lake was marked a dangerous place to go, since the Gyarados started tipping over boats and scaring swimmers. Another famous water landmark is the [[Whirl Islands]]. Named after the dangerous whirlpools that surround them, the Whirl Islands are four islands between Olivine and Cianwood City that are connected by a maze-like cavernous structure under the water's surface. It is said that at the heart of the caves a legendary Pokémon can be found.

===Anime-exclusive locations===
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|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{johto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{johto color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{johto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Alto Mare.png|100px]]
| [[Alto Mare]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Alto Mare is known as the ''city of water'' and is the Johto region's {{wp|Venice}}. It is an island in between Johto's southwestern coast and the islands of eastern Hoenn. Alto Mare is the setting of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Arborville.png|100px]]
| [[Arborville]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Arborville is a small town a few miles north of [[Olivine City]]. It is located in a big forest so all the houses are built in trees. Some residents include, [[Towa]], [[Diana]], and [[Mr. White]]. It appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Battle Park Johto.png|100px]]
| {{jo|Battle Park}}
| style="text-align:left;" |  The Battle Park is a facility located in northern Johto, between [[Mahogany Town]] and [[Blackthorn City]], where Trainers can battle against a series of powerful, random rental Pokémon trained to only be obedient within the park. It is similar to the [[Hoenn]] {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. The Battle Park appeared in ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Big Town.png|100px]]
| [[Big Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Big Town is a large town located in Johto. There are many apartment buildings as well as a skyscraper. Some notable monuments include Magikarp and Tauros statues and a fountain. The town first appeared in ''[[PK07|Pikachu and Pichu]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Bloomingvale.png|100px]]
| [[Bloomingvale]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Bloomingvale is located between [[Violet City]] and [[Azalea Town]]. The town is famous for its {{p|Sunflora}}. It is a warm and hilly area with many houses and it is sunny almost every day. The [[Sunflora contest]] is held here every year.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Bluefinland.png|100px]]
| [[Bluefinland]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Bluefinland is a port town on [[Blue Point Isle]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Blue Lagoon.png|100px]]
| [[Blue Lagoon]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  A town located on a mountain on Blue Point Isle, which contains a large colony of {{p|Chinchou}}. There is a large lake near the town, where the Chinchou live.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Blue Moon Falls.png|100px]]
| [[Blue Moon Falls]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  A beautiful waterfall in which the {{p|Quagsire}} reside.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Blue Point Island.png|100px]]
| [[Blue Point Isle]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Blue Point Isle is the largest island in the archipelago of [[Whirl Islands]]. The island serves as the entryway to the archipelago and is located to the northeast of [[Cianwood City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Bonitaville.png|100px]]
| [[Bonitaville]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Bonitaville is a city located in Johto. Occasionally, [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|Pokémon Beauty Contests]] are held in this city.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Catallia City.png|100px]]
| [[Catallia City]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  The city is located between [[New Bark Town]] and [[Cherrygrove City]]. Instead of using {{TP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}}, the [[Officer Jenny|Officer Jennys]] use {{p|Spinarak}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Charicific Valley main area.png|100px]]
| [[Charicific Valley]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Located just outside of [[Violet City]], the Charicific Valley is a training ground for {{p|Charizard}} so they can become stronger. It is distinguishable by its rock formation in the shape of a giant Charizard. The only known human who lives in the valley is {{jo|Liza}}, who, along with her Charizard, [[Charla]], protects the valley from danger.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Clarity Lake.png|100px]]
| [[Clarity Lake]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  A lake with water containing healing properties located on top of [[Mount Quena]]. It is the source of [[Purity River]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Coastline Gym.png|100px]]
| [[Coastline Gym]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  An unofficial [[Gym]] located on the outskirts of [[Blackthorn City]]. It is led by [[Dorian]] and specializes in {{type|Water}} Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Diglett Village.png|100px]]
| [[Diglett Village]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  It is a tiny village established on [[Red Rock Isle]]. Diglett Village was once a harsh desert, but with the help of {{p|Diglett}}, they transformed the area into a lush farmland.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dragon Holy Land.png|100px]]
| [[Dragon Holy Land]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  The Dragon Holy Land is a grassy, forested area with various flora, and rock cliffs walling it. It is only accessible through a waterfall at the end of [[Dragon's Den]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Eggseter.png|100px]]
| [[Eggseter]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Eggseter is a town located between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Mahogany Town]]. Eggseter holds an annual racing competition known as the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]]. A [[Pokémon Day Care|Pokémon Day Care Center]] can be found in the town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Florando.png|100px]]
| [[Florando]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  The city hosts an annual show, [[Pokémon Exhibition]], where [[Pokémon Trainer]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from all over the world come to perform.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Greenfield Normal.png|100px]]
| [[Greenfield]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Greenfield is described, in the anime, as one of the most beautiful locations in the Johto region. It is located between [[Goldenrod City]] and [[Azalea Town]]. The town is covered with grassy meadows. In Greenfield, there is the Hale mansion, home of [[Spencer Hale]], [[Molly Hale]], and her mother. This town is the setting of [[M03|the third movie]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Happy Town.png|100px]]
| [[Happy Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Happy Town is located near [[Violet City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Inland City.png|100px]]
| [[Inland City]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Inland City is the largest port city on [[Blue Point Isle]]. Located on the southern end of the island, it is known as the entrypoint to the [[Whirl Islands]]. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s can register for the [[Whirl Cup]] here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kasado City.png|100px]]
| [[Kasado City]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Kasado City is located on [[Silver Rock Isle]] of the [[Whirl Islands]]. Almost everything in it is shaped like the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Silver Wing}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake Lucid.png|100px]]
| [[Lake Lucid]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Lake Lucid is located between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]]. It is home to a famous family of [[Nurse Joy|Joys]] who are famous for cleaning and purifying the waters of the lake.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake of Life.png|100px]]
| [[Lake of Life]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  A lake with healing powers located deep inside a forest. A large number of Pokémon live inside and around the lake.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake Slowpoke.png|100px]]
| [[Lake Slowpoke]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Lake Slowpoke is located between [[Mahogany Town]] and [[Blackthorn City]]. It is more commonly known as Lake Enlightenment. Nearby is [[Slowpoke Temple|a temple]] for people who seek enlightenment.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Len Town Slowpoke.png|100px]]
| [[Len Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Len Town is located between [[Azalea Town]] and [[Goldenrod City]]. The town's local forest is known for having {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon around. As such, the townspeople use {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon as a means of protection.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Marine Pokemon Laboratory.png|100px]]
| [[Marine Pokémon Laboratory]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  A laboratory close to [[New Bark Town]] that studies {{t|Water}} Pokémon. It is here that {{ash}} picked up the [[Pokémon Egg]] that would later hatch into {{AP|Larvitar}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Marion Town.png|100px]]
| [[Marion Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Marion Town is featured in ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy!]]''. At first, the town was very modern and not embracing of its old traditions. After [[Ritchie]] had gone back in time and changed history, the town also changed into a town that embraced its old traditions, even going as far as restoring the historic Pokémon Center.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Maroon Town.png|100px]]
| [[Maroon Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Maroon Town is located between [[Mahogany Town]] and [[Blackthorn City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Megi City.png|100px]]
| [[Megi City]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Megi City is located on the southern end of [[Yellow Rock Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]]. The whole city is created upon {{p|Corsola}} nests, and most of the shops there sell jewelery made from shed Corsola horns.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mount Quena.png|100px]]
| [[Mount Quena]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Mount Quena is known as Johto's highest peak. It contains a lake with water containing healing properties known as [[Clarity Lake]]. {{p|Butterfree}} are also known to lay their eggs here. It is surrounded by [[Purity Canyon]], Johto's greatest natural wonder, and [[Purity River]], whose source is Clarity Lake.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ogi City.png|100px]]
| [[Ogi City]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Ogi City is a large port city at the northern end of [[Yellow Rock Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]]. A ferry runs once a day between Ogi City and [[Red Rock Isle]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ogi Island.png|100px]]
| [[Ogi Isle]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Ogi Isle is the northernmost isle in the [[Whirl Islands]] archipelago. It is located off the northwestern tip of [[Silver Rock Isle]], almost to [[Olivine City]]. The two islands are connected to each other via an underwater tunnel. It is home to a family of {{p|Lugia}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Onix Tunnel entrance.png|100px]]
| [[Onix Tunnel]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Onix Tunnel is located between [[Azalea Town]] and [[Goldenrod City]]. It is a cave that possesses many stalagmites and stalactites, some of which drip water. Many {{p|Onix}} can be found there.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Palm Hills.png|100px]]
| [[Palm Hills]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Palm Hills is located between [[New Bark Town]] and [[Cherrygrove City]]. A wealthy area of Johto, it is home to [[Madame Muchmoney]] and her {{TP|Madame Muchmoney|Snubbull}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Palmpona.png|100px]]
| [[Palmpona]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Located just outside of [[Azalea Town]], the town's biggest attraction is the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]]. Another big attraction is a tournament to see who has the strongest {{p|Tauros}}. Palmpona appears to be named after {{wp|Pamplona}} in Spain, which is famous for its annual {{wp|Running of the Bulls}} competition.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Jujitsu Academy.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  An academy located between [[Goldenrod City]] and [[Ecruteak City]]. Many Trainers come to learn "Pokémon {{wp|Jujitsu}}". It is led by [[Tōkichi]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pudgy Pidgey Isle.png|100px]]
| [[Pudgy Pidgey Isle]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Pudgey Pidgey Island is a small island located off the coast of [[Blue Point Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]] where extremely large {{p|Pidgey}} live. It is a mostly forested island. The island is connected to land only by a small rope bridge. The sole human that made his abode there is named [[Wilbur]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Purity Canyon.png|100px]]
| [[Purity Canyon]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Johto's greatest natural wonder, located near [[Mount Quena]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Purity River.png|100px]]
| [[Purity River]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  A river with very clear water. It is located near [[Mount Quena]], while its source is located on top of Mount Quena, in [[Clarity Lake]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Red Rock Island.png|100px]]
| [[Red Rock Isle]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Red Rock Isle is one of many small islands in the [[Whirl Islands]] archipelago. The [[Whirl Cup]] is held here, in [[Scarlet City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Remoraid Lake.png|100px]]
| [[Remoraid Lake]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Remoraid Lake is located in between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]]. It is a dried up lake that sits on top of [[Remoraid Mountain]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Remoraid Mountain.png|100px]]
| [[Remoraid Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Remoraid Mountain is located between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]]. [[Remoraid Lake]] is located on top of the mountain.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Rikishii Town.png|100px]]
| [[Rikishii Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Rikishii Town is located between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]]. The town's main attraction is a [[Sumo Conference]] involving Pokémon facing off against each other.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Scarlet City.png|100px]]
| [[Scarlet City]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Located at the southern end of [[Red Rock Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]], it is where the [[Whirl Cup]] is held once every three years.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:The Secret Garden.png|100px]]
| {{OBP|Secret Garden|location}}
| style="text-align:left;" |  The Secret Garden is a secret location on the island city of [[Alto Mare]]. Secret Garden is the home of the legendary Pokémon {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}. It is an incredibly large place surrounded by a stone wall, and has many fountains made of brick and contains grassy fields, all sorts of flowers, ponds, trees varying in size and essentially looks like a Venetian garden.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Silver Rock Island.png|100px]]
| [[Silver Rock Isle]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Silver Rock Isle is one of the four main islands in the [[Whirl Islands]] archipelago. It has a strong connection to the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Silver Wing}} and to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Lugia}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Silver Town Johto.png|100px]]
| {{jo|Silver Town}}
| style="text-align:left;" |  Located at the base of [[Mt. Silver]], Silver Town is where the annual [[Silver Conference]] is held.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Slowpoke Temple.png|100px]]
| [[Slowpoke Temple]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Slowpoke Temple is near [[Lake Slowpoke]]. Thousands of people come here to train. At its heart is a massive golden {{p|Slowpoke}} statue.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Snowtop Mountain.png|100px]]
| [[Snowtop Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  Located between [[Olivine City]] and [[Ecruteak City]] in northern Johto, it is very cold at the peak and it is said to have a connection with {{p|Articuno}}. Articuno is said to must reside on top of the mountain.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sunflora Lodge.png|100px]]
| [[Sunflora Lodge]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  It is located between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]]. It is owned by [[Sophia]] and [[Marcello]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Transit Town.png|100px]]
| [[Transit Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  It is a port town on [[Red Rock Isle]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Way Away Island.png|100px]]
| [[Way Away Island]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  A small island of the coast of the Johto mainland, near [[Ecruteak City]]. It has a [[Pokémon Center]] that was in need of medicine.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Whirl Cup Colosseum.png|100px]]
| [[Whirl Cup Colosseum]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  A colosseum in [[Scarlet City]] of [[Red Rock Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]]. It is where the [[Whirl Cup]] is held.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Whitestone.png|100px]]
| [[Whitestone]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  It is a town between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]] known for its white walls.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wobbuffet Village.png|100px]]
| [[Wobbuffet Village]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  It is a small town where almost everyone owns a Wobbuffet. The town holds an annual {{p|Wobbuffet}} Festival.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Yellow Rock Island.png|100px]]
| [[Yellow Rock Isle]]
| style="text-align:left;" |  It is an island located in the [[Whirl Islands]] between [[Red Rock Isle]] and [[Blue Point Isle]]. Yellow Rock Isle traditions are based on {{p|Corsola}}.
|}

==Geography==
The Johto region, like its neighboring region, [[Kanto]], has a temperate climate. However, Johto's climate is a bit wetter than that of Kanto's.

Johto is notably more rural than the Kanto region, which leans more towards to the urban side. The region has an abundance of water to the west and south, with [[Cianwood City]] most likely being on a separate landmass. However, Johto is still dominated by land. The western parts of the region are mainly low-lying and forested and contain most of the region's population. Johto's ultra-modern [[Goldenrod City]] is found in the heart of the region, on the coast. It is the technological, industrial, and economic area of the Johto region. Due to its centralized position in the region, many smaller but important cities and towns connect to the city. There is one large mountain range encompassing almost the entire eastern half of the region, which separates Kanto and Johto and contains [[Mt. Silver]]. [[Blackthorn City]] is nestled deep between the mountains and is very unique because it is a city for {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s.

==Johto League==
{{main|Johto League}}
The Johto League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Johto region. Johto and Kanto share a single [[Elite Four]], located at Indigo Plateau. Eight Johto League [[Badge]]s are required to participate in [[Pokémon League#Types of competitions|League competitions]]. The [[Indigo League]] and Johto League share a single group of Elite Four and {{pkmn|Champion}}; eight Badges from either region will allow a Trainer to battle the Elite Four at [[Indigo Plateau]]. Less commonly, it is known as the "Silver League", usually when referring to the {{pkmn|anime}}. The [[Silver Conference]] is the Johto League's annual [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|championship competition]]. It is held at the base of Mt. Silver.

===Gym Leaders===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{johto color dark}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- 
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; color:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="2" | Generations {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation II|II}} and {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSFalkner.png|ldr=Falkner|djap=ハヤト|drm=Hayato|loc=Violet City|cjap=キキョウシティ|crm=Kikyō City|bdg=Zephyr}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBugsy.png|ldr=Bugsy|djap=ツクシ|drm=Tsukushi|loc=Azalea Town|cjap=ヒワダタウン|crm=Hiwada Town|bdg=Hive}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSWhitney.png|ldr=Whitney|djap=アカネ|drm=Akane|loc=Goldenrod City|cjap=コガネシティ|crm=Kogane City|bdg=Plain}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSMorty.png|ldr=Morty|djap=マツバ|drm=Matsuba|loc=Ecruteak City|cjap=エンジュシティ|crm=Enju City|bdg=Fog}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSChuck.png|ldr=Chuck|djap=シジマ|drm=Shijima|loc=Cianwood City|cjap=タンバシティ|crm=Tanba City|bdg=Storm}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSJasmine.png|ldr=Jasmine|djap=ミカン|drm=Mikan|loc=Olivine City|cjap=アサギシティ|crm=Asagi City|bdg=Mineral}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSPryce.png|ldr=Pryce|djap=ヤナギ|drm=Yanagi|loc=Mahogany Town|cjap=チョウジタウン|crm=Chōji Town|bdg=Glacier}}
{{gldrb|type=Dragon|pic=VSClair.png|ldr=Clair|djap=イブキ|drm=Ibuki|loc=Blackthorn City|cjap=フスベシティ|crm=Fusube City|bdg=Rising}}
|}

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=II and IV|l={{johto color light}}|d={{johto color dark}}|league=Johto}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSWill.png|m=Will|mjap=イツキ|mrm=Itsuki}}
{{elt|type=Poison|pic=VSKoga.png|m=Koga|mjap=キョウ|mrm=Kyō}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSBruno.png|m=Bruno|mjap=シバ|mrm=Siba}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSKaren.png|m=Karen|mjap=カリン|mrm=Karin}}
{{eltb|type=Dragon|pic=VSLance.png|m=Lance|mjap=ワタル|mrm=Wataru}}
|}

==Battle Frontier==
{{main|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)}}
===Frontier Brains===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; {{roundy}}; border: 4px solid #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- 
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Johto Battle Frontier}}
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Frontier Brain<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}};" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Facility<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Commemorative print|Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{tower color}}"
| [[File:VSPalmer.png]]<br>{{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Tower Tycoon}} {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon Palmer|Palmer}}<br><small>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|タワータイクーン クロツグ<br>Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu}}</small>
| {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Tower|Battle Tower}}<br><small>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|バトルタワー<br>Battle Tower}}</small>
| {{print|tower|Silver|E}}<br>{{print|tower|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|Silver Tower Prints}}
| {{print|tower|Gold|E}}<br>{{print|tower|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|Gold Tower Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{factory color}}"
| [[File:VSThorton.png]]<br>{{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head Thorton|Thorton}}<br><small>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッド ネジキ<br>Factory Head Nejiki}}</small>
| {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Factory|Battle Factory}}<br><small>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|バトルファクトリー<br>Battle Factory}}</small>
| {{print|factory|Silver|E}}<br>{{print|factory|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|Silver Factory Prints}}
| {{print|factory|Gold|E}}<br>{{print|factory|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|Gold Factory Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{arcade color}}"
| [[File:VSDahlia.png]]<br>{{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Arcade Star Dahlia}}<br><small>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|ルーレットゴーデス ダリア<br>Roulette Goddess Dahlia}}</small>
| {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Arcade|Battle Arcade}}<br><small>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|バトルルーレット<br>Battle Roulette}}</small>
| {{print|arcade|Silver|E}}<br>{{print|arcade|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Silver Arcade Prints}}
| {{print|arcade|Gold|E}}<br>{{print|arcade|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Gold Arcade Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{castle color}}"
| [[File:VSDarach.png]]<br>{{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Castle Valet Darach}}<br><small>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|キャッスルバトラー コクラン<br>Castle Butler Kokuran}}</small>
| {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle|Battle Castle}}<br><small>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|バトルキャッスル<br>Battle Castle}}</small>
| {{print|castle|Silver|E}}<br>{{print|castle|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|Silver Castle Prints}}
| {{print|castle|Gold|E}}<br>{{print|castle|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|Gold Castle Prints}}
|-
| style="background:#{{hall color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSArgenta.png]]<br>{{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Hall Matron Argenta}}<br><small>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|ステージマドンナ ケイト<br>Stage Madonna Kate}}</small>
| style="background:#{{hall color}}" | {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Hall|Battle Hall}}<br><small>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|バトルステージ <br>Battle Stage}}</small>
| style="background:#{{hall color}};" | {{print|hall|Silver|E}}<br>{{print|hall|Silver|Ly}}<br>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|Silver Hall Prints}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{print|hall|Gold|E}}<br>{{print|hall|Gold|Ly}}<br>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|Gold Hall Prints}}
|}<br clear="all">

==Trivia==
[[File:Johto Anime.png|thumb|250px|Anime-based map of the Johto region]]
* It is the only region in which [[Ash Ketchum]] did not meet a new {{ashfr|traveling companion}}.
* Johto lacks many elements that all other regions have. Most of these omissions are due to both sharing them with [[Kanto]], which could be visited in the same games, and recycling old concepts not being the norm. Therefore, it is the only region without:
** its own set of [[Fossil]] Pokémon
** its own [[Victory Road]]
** a museum
** an {{type|Electric}} [[Gym]]
** a Pokémon graveyard
** prior to Generation IV, Johto was also the only region without a [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|true regional Pokédex]] or a proper Safari Zone.
** Its own [[Pokémon League]] (although the Anime does give it the [[Silver Conference]]).
* Johto shares its Pokémon League, [[Bill|Storage System developer]], and [[Team Rocket|villainous team]] with Kanto.
* In Generation II and IV, between Johto and [[Kanto]], the {{t|Dark}} type and the {{t|Ground}} type are the only types not represented by an official Gym. [[Viridian City]], whose previous Gym Leader [[Giovanni]], had the Ground type. However, when Giovanni left the Gym after being defeated by {{ga|Red}}, he was replaced by {{ga|Blue}}, who does not have a type specialty. [[Karen]] of the [[Elite Four]] uses Dark-type Pokémon, making the Ground type the only type to not have a [[Gym Leader]] or Elite Four member specialized in it in Johto and Kanto for Generation II and IV.
* Unused location data for Johto (similar to the data for [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] used for Pal Park) exists within the programming of Generation IV's games. Pokémon actually caught in Johto, however, display as being from "[[faraway place]]" when traded to a game taking place in [[Sinnoh]], much like Pokémon caught in a Platinum-exclusive location do when traded to Diamond or Pearl.
* Kanto and Johto are the only regions that are connected to each other by land.
* Johto is the only main region in which all the [[starter Pokémon]], throughout their evolutions, stay one [[type]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}).
* Johto has the fewest [[route]]s of any region with 20.
**However, in {{2v2|Black|White}} [[Unova]] had 18 routes (tied with Johto during [[Generation II]]), giving it the least amount of routes, until the introduction of five new routes in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.
* In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Johto is the only region in which no main characters challenged any of the Gyms, though {{adv|Silver}} stole the eight Gym Badges.
* In the anime, Johto is the only region so far to not have at least one official Gym badge that isn't from the games.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{Johto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Johto color}}"
|- 
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 성도 ''Seongdo''
| From 城都 (성도), ''seongdo''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 城都 ''Chéngdū''
| From 城都. Can mean "walled capital". May also be a reference to 都城 ''dūchéng'', "capital city".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Russian, Ukrainian
|Джото ''Djoto''
|Transcription of English name
|}
{{-}}

==See also==
* {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}
* {{game|Crystal}}
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}

==References==
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