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'''Gates''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ゲート|gēto}}''' ''gate'') are prominent features of [[route]]s in the [[Pokémon world]]. They are located at junctions between different routes, or placed between a route and a [[city]].
{{incomplete|article|Add the exterior and interior maps of vertical gates for all generations (including Generation VI) and the Vermilion Port, Kanto Safari Zone/Pal Park, Bellchime Trail, Olivine Port, Amity Square and Fight Area gates as well as of the Pokémon League Reception Gate and (Johto) Safari Zone Gate}}
'''Gates''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ゲート|gēto}}''' ''gate'') are prominent locations found within the [[Pokémon world]]. They are locations in which two other locations (typically [[route]]s or civilizations such as [[List of cities and towns|towns and cities]]) are connected, acting as a checkpoint. Usually gates have no wild Pokémon, but wild Pokémon and Trainer battles may appear in scripted events. Gates are normally on land, but may also be used for travel around an existing region. Such locations include ferry terminals, train stations, and airports. Starting with {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, gates have been absent from the core series, although similar functionality is found at [[Jubilife Village]], [[Mesagoza]], and the [[Naranja Academy|Naranja]] and [[Uva Academy|Uva Academies]].


==In the games==
==In the games==
{{incomplete|section|needs=Alola Ferry Terminals, Galar Stations}}
=== Practical use ===
Gates have a practical use within the games' programming. As a {{player}} moves from a [[route]] to a town or city, the map's textures (tilesets in the first three [[generation]]s) must be loaded for each. While this is easy when a city connects to relatively few routes, where all can use the same tileset/texture, areas like [[Saffron City]] and [[Hearthome City]], which connect to many different areas, would need to load multiple tilesets/textures, which would end up crashing the game due to the system not having enough RAM to hold multiple tilesets/textures. The programmers broke up the overworld with these gates to assure crash-free gameplay, and to properly display the routes, towns, and cities, all while keeping the illusion of the overworld being a single continuous map.
In the [[Generation IV]] games, a player can use a "walk through walls" cheat to go from location to location without going through the gates. By doing this, the map textures may fail to load properly and many of them may appear as blank white tiles. Some buildings may appear to be invisible as well. The cheat can also be used in the [[Generation V]] games; however, the texture problem is very limited, if not completely absent.
After the first four generations, the need for using gates to justify unloading and reloading graphics lessened as games from [[Generation V]] onward no longer attempt to present the overworld as a single map, and visible map transitions now occur between routes, towns, and cities (or, in certain cases, several streets of a single city).
In [[Generation VI|Generations VI]], [[Generation VII|VII]], and [[Generation VIII|VIII]] gates are mainly to cover up load zones, or function to traverse between two different locations instead.
===Generation I===
===Generation I===
In [[Generation I]], gates serve to separate two areas, and also to guard the corresponding [[route]], which is why an {{tc|Policeman|Officer}} usually resides inside. Upon speaking to the Officer, they may offer words of advice or information about the route or city that the gate guards.
In [[Generation I]], gates serve to separate two areas and to guard the corresponding [[route]], which is why a gatekeeper usually resides inside. Upon speaking to the gatekeeper, they may offer words of advice or information about the route or city that the gate guards.


Certain gates contain a second floor that features a spot where binoculars can be used to see faraway landmarks, or even certain Pokémon. In some of these, the {{player}} will usually encounter one of [[Professor Oak]]'s [[Professors' aides|aides]]. He will check the [[Pokédex]] and will reward the player if he or she has caught a given number.
Gates usually share the background music with one of the two or more areas that they connect and this remained a consistent element of gates up to [[Generation V]], where gates finally received their own background music. Gates aren't locations on their own either, which is another element that was changed in Generation V, where gates are now locations by themselves.


There are also certain gates the player is forbidden to enter until the Officer, who claims to be thirsty, is given a [[drink]] that can be bought at the [[Celadon Department Store]]. These gates are those found on {{rt|5|Kanto|Routes 5}}, {{rt|6|Kanto|6}}, {{rt|7|Kanto|7}} and {{rt|8|Kanto|8}} and all lead to [[Saffron City]].
Certain gates contain a second floor that features a spot where binoculars can be used to see faraway landmarks or even certain Pokémon. In some of these, the {{player}} will usually encounter one of [[Professor Oak]]'s [[Professor's assistant|aides]]. He will check the [[Pokédex]] and will reward the player if they have caught a given number.


{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}};"
Seven gates block the player from passing them until they meet certain requirements:
|- align=center
* give a [[Fresh Water]]{{sup/1|RGB}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/1|Y}}, [[Soda Pop]]{{sup/1|RGB}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/1|Y}}, [[Lemonade]]{{sup/1|RGB}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/1|Y}}, purchasable at the [[Celadon Department Store]] to the thirsty gatekeeper at the gates on {{rt|5|Kanto|Routes 5}}, {{rt|6|Kanto|6}}, {{rt|7|Kanto|7}}, and {{rt|8|Kanto|8}}, all of which lead to [[Saffron City]];
* obtain the [[Bicycle]] so that the gatekeeper at the gates on {{rt|16|Kanto|Routes 16}} and {{rt|18|Kanto|18}} allows the player to go through and enter {{rt|17|Kanto|Cycling Road}};
* obtain all 8 [[Badge|Gym Badges]] and show each one to the 8 gatekeepers at the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate|Pokémon League Front Gate]] on {{rt|22|Kanto}} and at {{rt|23|Kanto}} to grant access to {{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Indigo Plateau]].
 
Riding the Bicycle inside the gates is not possible in Generation I.
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{{incomplete|section|Specific gates with different designs.}}
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}}; color:#fff"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate outside RGBY.png]]
[[File:Gate outside RGBY.png]]
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate inside RGBY 2F.png]]
[[File:Gate inside RGBY 2F.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|-
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">The exterior of<br>any gate in {{colorlink|Generation I|FFFFFF}}</span>
| The exterior of a regular horizontal gate<br>in {{colorlink|Generation I|FFFFFF}}
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">The interior of a regular gate in {{colorlink|Generation I|FFFFFF}}</span>
| The interior of a regular horizontal gate<br>in {{colorlink|Generation I|FFFFFF}}
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">The ground floor of a two-story gate in {{colorlink|Generation I|FFFFFF}}</span>
| The ground floor of a two-story horizontal gate<br>in {{colorlink|Generation I|FFFFFF}}
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">The second floor of a two-story gate in {{colorlink|Generation I|FFFFFF}}</span>
| The second floor of a two-story horizontal gate<br>in {{colorlink|Generation I|FFFFFF}}
|}
|}
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====Pokémon League Reception Gate====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}}; color:#fff"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Pokémon League Reception Gate RBY.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Pokémon League Reception Gate exterior RBY.png]]
|-
| The interior of {{colorlink|Pokémon League Reception Gate|FFFFFF|Pokémon League Reception Gate}}<br>in {{colorlink|Generation I|FFFFFF}}
| The exterior of {{colorlink|Pokémon League Reception Gate|FFFFFF|Pokémon League Reception Gate}}<br>in {{colorlink|Generation I|FFFFFF}}
|}
===Generation II===
===Generation II===
Much like [[Generation I]], gates serve to separate two areas. Unlike other buildings, the {{player}} can often ride their [[bicycle]] through these buildings to guarantee fast transportation.
Much like [[Generation I]], gates serve to separate two areas. Unlike other buildings, the {{player}} can often ride their [[Bicycle]] through these buildings to guarantee fast transportation. None of the gates have second floors, including those in [[Kanto]] that had them in Generation I.
 
At the gate leading to {{rt|35|Johto}}, to the north of [[Goldenrod City]], is gatekeeper {{jo|Webster|Randy}}, a [[non-player character]], who will give a {{p|Spearow}} to the player that holds [[Mail]] to be delivered to his friend on {{rt|31|Johto}}.


At the gate leading to {{rt|35|Johto}}, to the north of [[Goldenrod City]], is {{Jo|Webster|Randy}}, a [[non-player character]], who will give a {{p|Spearow}} to the player that holds [[Mail]] to be delivered to his friend on {{rt|31|Johto}}.
The gatekeepers of the [[National Park]] gates are also the hosts of the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]; on days in which the Bug-Catching Contest are held, they will stand outside the immediate entrances to the National Park, instead of their usual guard positions.
 
Four gates forbid the player to enter until they meet certain requirements:
* in [[Ecruteak City]], the player must have the [[Rainbow Wing]]{{sup/2|GS}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} and the [[Clear Bell]]{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HG}} or [[Tidal Bell]]{{sup/4|SS}} to pass the gate that leads to [[Bellchime Trail]] (a location in northeast Ecruteak that is unnamed and considered part of Ecruteak City's main area in Generation II), the small area outside [[Bell Tower]];
* {{PDollar}}1,000 must be paid (if the player has at least that amount of money) to either {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} at the gate on {{rt|43|Johto}} next to the southernmost gate that connects to [[Mahogany Town]] but only before defeating [[Team Rocket]] at [[Team Rocket HQ]] (called Rocket Hideout in [[Generation II]]);
* the [[Bicycle]] is required so that the gatekeeper at the gates on {{rt|16|Kanto|Routes 16}} and {{rt|18|Kanto|18}} allows the player to go through and enter {{rt|17|Kanto|Cycling Road}};
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{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color}};"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color}}; color:#fff"
|- align=center
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate inside GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate 2 inside GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate 3 outside GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate 4 outside GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate outside GSC.png]]
[[File:Gate 5 outside GSC.png]]
|-
| The interior of a regular horizontal gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The interior of a regular vertical gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The {{tt|exterior|Interior is the same}} of {{colorlink|Goldenrod City|FFFFFF}} and {{colorlink|Mahogany Town|FFFFFF}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The {{tt|exterior|Interior is the same}} of {{colorlink|Johto Route 43|FFFFFF|Route 43}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The {{tt|exterior|Interior is the same}} of {{colorlink|Battle Tower (Generation II)|FFFFFF|Battle Tower}} in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate 6 outside GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate 7 outside GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate 8 outside GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|[[File:Gate outside GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|[[File:Gate 2 outside GSC.png]]
|-
| The {{tt|exterior|Interior is the same}} of {{colorlink|Johto Route 29|FFFFFF|Route 29}}-{{colorlink|Johto Route 46|FFFFFF|46}} and {{colorlink|Johto Route 36|FFFFFF|Route 36}}-{{colorlink|Ruins of Alph|FFFFFF}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The {{tt|exterior|Interior is the same}} of {{colorlink|Johto Route 32|FFFFFF|Route 32}}-{{colorlink|Ruins of Alph|FFFFFF}} and {{colorlink|Violet City|FFFFFF}}-{{colorlink|Johto Route 31|FFFFFF|Route 31}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The {{tt|exterior|Interior is the same}} of {{colorlink|Ecruteak City|FFFFFF}}-{{colorlink|Johto Route 38|FFFFFF|Route 38}}/{{colorlink|Johto Route 42|FFFFFF|42}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The exterior of a regular horizontal gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}} {{colorlink|Kanto|FFFFFF}}
| The exterior of a regular vertical gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}} {{colorlink|Kanto|FFFFFF}}
|}
 
====National Park====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color}}; color:#fff"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:National Park outer horizontal gate exterior.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:National Park outer vertical gate exterior.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:National Park inner horizontal gate exterior.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:National Park inner vertical gate exterior.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:National Park horizontal gate interior.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:National Park vertical gate interior.png]]
|-
| Outer horizontal {{colorlink|National Park|FFFFFF}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| Outer vertical {{colorlink|National Park|FFFFFF}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| Inner horizontal {{colorlink|National Park|FFFFFF}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| Inner vertical {{colorlink|National Park|FFFFFF}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| Interior of horizontal {{colorlink|National Park|FFFFFF}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| Interior of vertical {{colorlink|National Park|FFFFFF}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
|}
 
====Barrier Station to Bell Tower (to Bellchime Trail)====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color}}; color:#fff"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Bellchime Trail gate entrance GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Bellchime Trail gate exit GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Bellchime Trail gate 1F GSC.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Bellchime Trail gate 2F GSC.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Bellchime Trail gate 3F GSC.png]]
|-
| The entrance gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The exit gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| 1F in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| 2F in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| 3F in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
|}
 
====Vermilion and Olivine Ports====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color}}; color:#fff"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate inside GSC.png]]
[[File:Gate 5 outside GSC.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">The exterior of<br>any gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}</span>
[[File:Gate 9 outside GSC.png]]
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">The interior of any<br>gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}</span>
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate 9 1F GSC.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate 9 B1F GSC.png|64px]]
|-
| The exterior of {{colorlink|Olivine City|FFFFFF|Olivine Port}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The exterior of {{colorlink|Vermilion City|FFFFFF|Vermilion Port}} gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The interior of port gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The B1F of port gate in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
|}
 
====Pokémon League Reception Gate====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}}; color:#fff"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate 10 outside GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate 11 outside GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Pokémon League Reception Gate GSC.png|64px]]
|-
| The exterior of {{colorlink|Pokémon League Reception Gate|FFFFFF|Pokémon League Reception Gate}} on {{colorlink|Kanto Route 22|FFFFFF|Routes 22}} and {{colorlink|Kanto Route 28|FFFFFF|28}} in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The exterior of {{colorlink|Pokémon League Reception Gate|FFFFFF|Pokémon League Reception Gate}} on {{colorlink|Kanto Route 26|FFFFFF|Route 26}} in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
| The interior of {{colorlink|Pokémon League Reception Gate|FFFFFF|Pokémon League Reception Gate}} in {{colorlink|Generation II|FFFFFF}}
|}
|}
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===Generation III===
===Generation III===
Gates are sparse in the [[Hoenn]]-based [[Generation III]] games. There are only two gates, each connected to the [[Seaside Cycling Road]]. {{Player|Player}}s may not ride [[bicycle]]s as they travel away from the Cycling Road, but are forced upon their bicycle if traveling toward it. If the bicycle has not been obtained, they may not enter.
Gates are sparse in the [[Hoenn]]-based [[Generation III]] games. There are only two gates, each connected to the [[Seaside Cycling Road]]. {{player|Player}}s must be on their Acro Bike or Mach Bike in order to pass through a gate towards the Seaside Cycling Road.


In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, gates serve the same purpose as in [[Generation I]]. The only significant change is that since players can now trade [[held item|items attached to a Pokémon]], the [[key item]] {{DL|Drink|Tea}} was introduced to prevent the player from advancing through the gates surrounding [[Saffron City]] prematurely. This key item serves the same purpose as the [[drink]] from the original games. Gates exist also in the [[Sevii Islands]], giving access from the port to each town.
In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, which are set in [[Kanto]], gates serve the same purpose as in [[Generation I]]. The only significant change is that since players can now trade [[held item|items attached to a Pokémon]], the [[Key Item]] [[Tea]] was introduced to prevent the player from advancing through the gates surrounding [[Saffron City]] prematurely. This Key Item serves the same purpose as the [[drink]] from the original games. Gates also exist in the [[Sevii Islands]], giving access from the port to each town; however, they are not used to connect areas, being instead both the entrance and exit points for the [[Seagallop|Seagallop Ferries]].


{| align="center" style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
The only common gates to both Hoenn and Kanto are the ones at [[Navel Rock]] and [[Birth Island]].
|- align="center" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; color:#FFF"
 
{| style="margin:auto; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gate outside RSE Cycling Road.png]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:Gate outside RSE Cycling Road.png]]
| The exterior of the gates at [[Seaside Cycling Road]] in Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.
| The exterior of the gates at [[Seaside Cycling Road]] in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gate inside RSE Cycling Road.png]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:Gate inside RSE Cycling Road.png]]
| The interior of the gates at [[Seaside Cycling Road]] in Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.
| The interior of the gates at [[Seaside Cycling Road]] in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gate outside FRLG.png]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:Gate outside FRLG.png]]
| The exterior of any gate in [[Kanto]] in FireRed and LeafGreen.
| The exterior of a regular horizontal gate in [[Kanto]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gate inside FRLG Simple.png]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:Gate inside FRLG Simple.png]]
| The interior of a regular gate in [[Kanto]] in FireRed and LeafGreen.
| The interior of a regular horizontal gate in [[Kanto]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gate inside FRLG 1F.png]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:Gate inside FRLG 1F.png]]
| The ground floor of a two-story gate in [[Kanto]] in FireRed and LeafGreen.
| The ground floor of a two-story horizontal gate in [[Kanto]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gate inside FRLG 2F.png]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:Gate inside FRLG 2F.png]]
| The second floor of a two-story gate in [[Kanto]] in FireRed and LeafGreen.
| The second floor of a two-story horizontal gate in [[Kanto]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gate outside FRLG Sevii.png]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:Gate outside FRLG Sevii.png]]
| The exterior of the gates at the [[Sevii Islands]], [[Navel Rock]] and [[Birth Island]] in FireRed and LeafGreen.
| The exterior of the ports at the [[Sevii Islands]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gate inside FRLG Sevii.png]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:Gate inside FRLG Sevii.png]]
| The interior of the gates at the [[Sevii Islands]], [[Navel Rock]] and [[Birth Island]] in FireRed and LeafGreen.
| The interior of the ports at the [[Sevii Islands]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gate outside E NR BI.png]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:Gate outside E NR BI.png]]
| The exterior of the gates in [[Navel Rock]] and [[Birth Island]] in Emerald.
| The exterior of the ports in [[Navel Rock]] and [[Birth Island]] in {{v2|Emerald}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gate inside E NR BI.png]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:Gate inside E NR BI.png]]
| The interior of the gates in [[Navel Rock]] and [[Birth Island]] in Emerald.
| The interior of the ports in [[Navel Rock]] and [[Birth Island]] in {{v2|Emerald}}.
|}
|}
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===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
Much like in past [[generation]]s, the gates in [[Generation IV]] serve to separate two areas. In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, the {{player}} cannot ride their [[bicycle]] through these buildings, but this limitation was lifted in {{v2|Platinum}} and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
Much like in past [[generation]]s, the gates in [[Generation IV]] serve to separate two areas. In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, the {{player}} cannot ride their [[Bicycle]] through these buildings, but this limitation was lifted in {{v2|Platinum}} and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Female gatekeepers were introduced in this generation.
 
In the [[Sinnoh]]-based games, most gates don't have gatekeepers to watch over the route, but other travelers can be found inside, as well as a [[Town Map|map]] showing the player's current location.


In the [[Sinnoh]]-based games, {{tc|Policeman|Officer}}s do not watch over the route, but other travelers can be found inside, as well as a [[Town Map|map]] showing the player's current location.
Four gates have restrictions, however:
* two of them are the gates at {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} as they are the entrance and/or exit for {{rt|206|Sinnoh|Cycling Road}};
* one is at [[Hearthome City]], which connects to {{rt|209|Sinnoh}} and requires the player to have met [[Fantina]]{{sup/4|DP}} or to have defeated her{{sup/4|Pt}};
* one gate connecting to {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} is blocked by a reporter and a cameraman for shooting, which can't be passed until [[Solaceon Town]] is passed{{sup/4|DP}} or [[Veilstone Gym]] is defeated{{sup/4|Pt}};
* and the other one is at [[Fight Area]], requiring the player to have the [[National Pokédex]].


In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the gates are similar to those in [[Generation II]] and the Officers in charge of guarding them are reinstated.
In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, set in [[Johto]] and in [[Kanto]], the gates are similar to those in [[Generation II]] and the gatekeepers in charge of guarding them are reinstated. Like in Generation II, there are no gates with second floors, taking into account those in Kanto that had them in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.


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[[File:Gate inside DP.png]]
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[[File:Gate inside HGSS.png]]
[[File:Gate inside HGSS.png]]
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| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">The interior of any gate in<br>{{colorlink|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|FFFFFF|Diamond and Pearl}}</span>
| The interior of a regular horizontal gate in {{colorlink|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|FFFFFF|Diamond and Pearl}}
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{colorlink|Lucas (game)|FFFFFF|Lucas}}, an {{colorlink|Policeman (Trainer class)|FFFFFF|officer}}, and a {{colorlink|Fisherman (Trainer class)|FFFFFF|Fisherman}}<br>inside a gate in {{colorlink|Pokémon Platinum Version|FFFFFF|Platinum}}</span>
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| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{colorlink|<span style="color:#FFFFFF;">The interior of any gate in {{colorlink|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|FFFFFF|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}</span>
| {{colorlink|Lucas (game)|FFFFFF|Lucas}}, an {{colorlink|Policeman (Trainer class)|FFFFFF|officer}}, and a {{colorlink|Fisherman (Trainer class)|FFFFFF|Fisherman}}<br>inside a gate in {{colorlink|Pokémon Platinum Version|FFFFFF|Platinum}}
| {{colorlink|<span style="color:#FFF">The interior of a regular horizontal gate in {{colorlink|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|FFFFFF|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
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===Generation V===
===Generation V===
{| align="right" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background: #{{unova color}};"
There are gates on several routes in [[Unova]], each with a gatekeeper. Gates now have {{tt|ゲート|Gēto}} ''[[Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection|Gate]]'' as background music, and each gate has a specific name (e.g.: Opelucid Gate). These names appear in-game when saving inside a gate and/or on the summary page of a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} hatched inside a gate. Due to this, gates are now [[List of locations by index number in Generation V|locations]] by themselves.
|- align=center
 
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background: #{{unova color light}}; width:80px"|
Another new feature of gates in [[Generation V]] is the introduction of an electronic bulletin board and a screen on one of the walls. The electronic bulletin board displays the current date, the weather in a few adjacent routes and towns (including what location a {{p|Tornadus|windstorm}} or {{p|Thundurus|thunderstorm}} is brewing at), information about a nearby town or city, and information about where Pokémon are [[Mass outbreak|swarming]] (once the {{player}} has obtained the [[National Pokédex]]). The screen shows images from the connected location. Also in these gates are a trash can and two chairs for a quick rest.
[[File:Gate inside BW.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{colorlink|Hilbert (game)|FFFFFF|Hilbert}} inside a gate in Black and White</span>
|}
There are gates on several routes in [[Unova]], each with a receptionist assigned to the gate. Unlike in previous games, each gate has an electric bulletin board and a screen on one of its walls. The bulletin board displays the current date, the weather in a few adjacent routes and towns (including what location a {{p|Tornadus|windstorm}} or {{p|Thundurus|thunderstorm}} is brewing at), information about a nearby town or city, and information about where {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming]] (once the {{player}} has obtained the [[National Pokédex]]). The screen shows images from the connected location. Also in these gates are a trash can and two chairs for a quick rest.  


There are also some gates that only connect bridges that have unique designs, though these gates don't have bulletin boards and monitors. Unlike previous generations, where gates share their music with that of a near route, all the gates now share a new background music and each gate has a name (although the same name may be shared by multiple gates) that can be viewed when saving inside one or hatching an {{pkmn|Egg}} there.
There are also some gates that only connect bridges and that have unique designs, though these gates don't have electronic bulletin boards and monitors.
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==Practical use==
Two gates in {{2v2|Black|White}} impose certain requirements from the player to allow them to pass:
The gates also have a practical use within the games' programming. As a {{player}} moves from a [[route]] to a town or city, the map's textures (tilesets in the first three [[generation]]s) must be loaded for each. While this is easy when a city connects to relatively few routes, where all can use the same tileset/texture, areas like [[Saffron City]] and [[Jubilife City]], which connect to many different areas, would need to load multiple tilesets/textures, potentially slowing down the game or even crashing it. The programmers, realizing this, broke up the overworld with these gates to assure crash-free gameplay, and to properly display the routes, towns and cities.
* in [[Accumula Town]], Accumula Gate is blocked by two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s until [[Ghetsis]] talks to the citizens and the player battles [[N]];
* [[Bianca]] will not let the player pass the Nimbasa Gate on {{rt|5|Unova}} before she shows them the [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]] in [[Nimbasa City]].


In the Generation IV games, a player can use a Walk Through Walls cheat to go from location to location without going through the gates. By doing this, the map textures work as expected, except for many of them appearing as white tiles. Some buildings seem to be invisible as well. The cheat can also be used in the Generation V games; however, the texture problem is very limited, if not completely absent.
In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, two other gates instead have restrictions for the player and are the Bridge Gates at [[Marine Tube]].


==List of gates==
Six gates initially inaccessible by the player are shared between Black and White and Black 2 and White 2:
{|
* both Black Gates{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}} or White Gates{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}} on {{rt|14|Unova|Routes 14}} and {{rt|15|Unova|15}} by some men;
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* the Bridge Gates to [[Tubeline Bridge]] on {{rt|8|Unova|Routes 8}} and {{rt|9|Unova|9}}.
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{{incomplete|section|Exterior and interior images of special gates}}
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|-
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background: #{{unova color light}}; width:80px"|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="roundy" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #ABA9A4; border-collapse:collapse;"
[[File:H Gate outside BWB2W2.png]]
|- style="background: #ABA9A4;"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background: #{{unova color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:V Gate outside BWB2W2.png]]
! colspan="2" | Connecting areas
! Region
! width="300px" | Notes
|-
|-
| {{rt|1|Kanto}} || [[Viridian City]]|| [[Kanto]] || Only in [[Generation IV]].
| The exterior of the horizontal gates in {{colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions|FFFFFF|Black, White,}} {{colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|FFFFFF|Black 2 and White 2}}
|The exterior of the vertical gates in {{colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions|FFFFFF|Black, White,}} {{colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|FFFFFF|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
|-
| {{rt|5|Kanto}} || [[Saffron City]] || [[Kanto]] || Officer requires {{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}}, {{DL|Drink|Soda Pop}}, or {{DL|Drink|Lemonade}} to pass in [[Generation I]], or {{DL|Drink|Tea}} in [[Generation III]].
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background: #{{unova color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate inside BW.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background: #{{unova color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:Gate inside B2W2.png]]
|-
|-
| {{rt|6|Kanto}} || [[Saffron City]] || [[Kanto]] || Officer requires {{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}}, {{DL|Drink|Soda Pop}}, or {{DL|Drink|Lemonade}} to pass in [[Generation I]], or {{DL|Drink|Tea}} in [[Generation III]].
| The interior of the horizontal gates in {{colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions|FFFFFF|Black, White,}}<br>{{colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|FFFFFF|Black 2 and White 2}}
| The interior of the vertical gates in {{colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions|FFFFFF|Black, White,}} {{colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|FFFFFF|Black 2 and White 2}}
|}
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==List of gates==
===[[Kanto]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{kanto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{kanto color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{rt|7|Kanto}} || [[Saffron City]] || [[Kanto]] || Officer requires {{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}}, {{DL|Drink|Soda Pop}}, or {{DL|Drink|Lemonade}} to pass in [[Generation I]], or {{DL|Drink|Tea}} in [[Generation III]].
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Connecting areas
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|1|Kanto}}
| [[Viridian City]]
| Only present in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|5|Kanto}}
| [[Saffron City]]
| The gatekeeper requires a [[Fresh Water]], [[Soda Pop]], or [[Lemonade]] to allow the {{player}} to pass in [[Generation I]], or [[Tea]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|6|Kanto}}
| [[Saffron City]]
| The gatekeeper requires a [[Fresh Water]], [[Soda Pop]], or [[Lemonade]] to allow the {{player}} to pass in [[Generation I]], or [[Tea]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|7|Kanto}}
| [[Saffron City]]
| The gatekeeper requires a [[Fresh Water]], [[Soda Pop]], or [[Lemonade]] to allow the {{player}} to pass in [[Generation I]], or [[Tea]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|8|Kanto}}
| [[Saffron City]]
| The gatekeeper requires a [[Fresh Water]], [[Soda Pop]], or [[Lemonade]] to allow the {{player}} to pass in [[Generation I]], or [[Tea]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vermilion City]]
| Vermilion Port{{tt|*|Called Vermilion Harbor in Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen, although these games also refer to it as Vermilion Port.}}
| Only present in [[Generation II]] and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.<br/>This gate is used to access Vermilion Port, where the {{player}} is able to go on [[Days of the week|Sundays and Wednesdays]] in order to ride the [[S.S. Aqua]] to [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|11|Kanto}}
| {{rt|12|Kanto}}
| Has a second floor in [[Generation I]] and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.<br/>This gate is absent in [[Generation II]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|12|Kanto}}<br/>{{rt|11|Kanto}} (southwest)<br/>{{rt|13|Kanto}} (south)
| Rest of {{rt|12|Kanto}} itself<br/>[[Lavender Town]] (north)
| Has a second floor in [[Generation I]] and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.<br/>This gate is absent in [[Generation II]] and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.<br/>A girl in the second floor will give the {{player}} {{TM|39|Swift}}{{sup/1|RGB}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/1|Y}} or {{TM|27|Return}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}.<br/>In all games it is present, it is required to be passed through if coming from either north or south of Lavender Town.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|15|Kanto}}
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| Has a second floor in [[Generation I]] and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|16|Kanto}}
| [[Celadon City]]
| Has a second floor in [[Generation I]] and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.<br/>Allows access to {{rt|17|Kanto|Cycling Road}}, which requires the {{player}} to have a [[Bicycle]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|18|Kanto}}
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| Has a second floor in [[Generation I]] and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.<br/>Allows access to {{rt|17|Kanto|Cycling Road}}, which requires the {{player}} to have a [[Bicycle]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|19|Kanto}}
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| Only present in [[Generation II]] and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| {{safari|Kanto}}{{sup/1|RGB}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/1|Y}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}<br/>[[Pal Park]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>[[GO Park]]{{sup/7|PE}}
| First gate within a town.<br/>This gate is closed in [[Generation II]], although it remains in code, where it leads players to [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta#Safari Zone|the unused and incomplete Safari Zone]].
|-
|-
| {{rt|8|Kanto}} || [[Saffron City]] || [[Kanto]] || Officer requires {{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}}, {{DL|Drink|Soda Pop}}, or {{DL|Drink|Lemonade}} to pass in [[Generation I]], or {{DL|Drink|Tea}} in [[Generation III]].
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{rt|22|Kanto}} (south){{sup/1|RGB}}{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}<br/>{{rt|22|Kanto}} (east){{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br/>{{rt|26|Kanto}} (south){{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br/>{{rt|28|Kanto}} (west){{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{rt|23|Kanto}} (north){{sup/1|RGB}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/1|Y}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}<br/>{{ka|Victory Road}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | This gate is known as the '''Pokémon League Front Gate''' in [[Generation I]] and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and as '''[[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]''' in [[Generation II]] and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.<br/>In Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen, it contains the {{badge|Boulder}} checkpoint, which can only be passed if the gatekeeper recognizes the {{player}} as being in possession of the Badge.<br/>In Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver, this gate is a four-way intersection, being the only one so far in the [[core series]] games that is not located in a populated area.
|}{{-}}
 
====[[Sevii Islands]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{sevii color}}; border: 3px solid #{{sevii color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{rt|11|Kanto}} || {{rt|12|Kanto}} || [[Kanto]] || Has a second floor. Removed in [[Generation II]].
! style="background:#{{sevii color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Locations
! style="background:#{{sevii color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{OBP|One Island|town}}
| While this gate only features a single entrance/exit, it is possible to {{m|Surf}} south of it to reach [[Treasure Beach]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{OBP|Two Island|town}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Three Isle Port]]
| [[Three Isle Path]] and {{OBP|Three Island|town}} itself are accessible by heading east and north of this gate, respectively.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{OBP|Four Island|town}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{OBP|Five Island|town}}
| While not directly related to this gate, {{player}}s can leave it and head a few steps to the left to reach Five Island's west shore and use {{m|Surf}} to head northwest in order to reach [[Water Labyrinth]] or northeast to reach [[Resort Gorgeous]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{OBP|Six Island|town}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{OBP|Seven Island|town}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Navel Rock]]
|
|-
|-
| {{rt|15|Kanto}} || [[Fuchsia City]] || [[Kanto]] || Has a second floor.
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}{{-}}
 
===[[Johto]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{johto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{johto color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{rt|16|Kanto}} || [[Celadon City]] || [[Kanto]] || Has a second floor; [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]].
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Connecting areas
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|29|Johto}}
| {{rt|46|Johto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|31|Johto}}
| [[Violet City]]
|  {{ga|Lyra}} or {{ga|Ethan}} will give the {{player}} the [[Vs. Recorder]] in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|32|Johto}}
| [[Ruins of Alph]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|35|Johto}}
| [[Goldenrod City]] (south)
| Gatekeeper {{jo|Webster}}, called Randy in [[Generation II]], will give away a {{p|Spearow}} with [[mail]] to deliver to his friend on {{rt|31|Johto}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|35|Johto}}
| [[National Park]] (north)<br/>[[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} (northwest)
| This gate is far bigger in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} to accommodate the connection to the path that leads to the [[Pokéathlon Dome]].<br/>The gatekeeper is in charge of the [[Bug-Catching Contest]], which is held every [[Days of the week|Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|36|Johto}}
| [[National Park]]
| The gatekeeper is in charge of the [[Bug-Catching Contest]], which is held every [[Days of the week|Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|36|Johto}}
| [[Ruins of Alph]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|36|Johto}}
| [[Violet City]]
| Only present in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Bellchime Trail]]{{tt|*|This location is unnamed in Generation II, where it is considered part of Ecruteak City's main area.}} in [[Ecruteak City]]
| This gate joins Ecruteak City's main area to the Bellchime Trail in northeast Ecruteak. The {{tc|Sage|Wise Trio}} guard the last floor of this gate in {{v2|Crystal}}. The Barrier Station is only identified as such in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, as it is unnamed in [[Generation II]].<br/>The {{player}} must have the [[Rainbow Wing]]{{sup/2|GS}} or the [[Clear Bell]]{{sup/2|C}} to pass. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, both Rainbow Wing and Clear Bell{{sup/4|HG}} or [[Tidal Bell]]{{sup/4|SS}} are required.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|38|Johto}}
| [[Ecruteak City]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Olivine City]]
| Olivine Port
| This gate is used to access Olivine Port, where the {{player}} is able to go on [[Days of the week|Mondays and Fridays]] in order to ride the [[S.S. Aqua]] to [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|40|Johto}}
| {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}}{{sup/2|C}}<br/>[[Frontier Access]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| In {{v2|Crystal}}, passing this gate will lead the {{player}} directly to the small area outside the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}}.<br/>In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, this gate leads the player to the [[Frontier Access]], a small town south of the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} that serves as a staging area for the facility's challengers.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|42|Johto}}
| [[Ecruteak City]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|43|Johto}}
| [[Mahogany Town]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|43|Johto}}
| Rest of {{rt|43|Johto}} itself<br/>[[Lake of Rage]] (north)
| If the {{player}} enters this gate before defeating [[Team Rocket]] at [[Team Rocket HQ]] (called Rocket Hideout in [[Generation II]]), they will be forced to pay {{PDollar}}1,000. If the player has less than {{PDollar}}1,000, they will be forced to pay however much they do have. If the player has no {{Pdollar}} whatsoever, they will not be charged.
|-
|-
| {{rt|18|Kanto}} || [[Fuchsia City]] || [[Kanto]] || Has a second floor; [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]].
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{rt|48|Johto}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{safari|Johto}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Only in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.<br/>Known as the [[Safari Zone Gate]], it's actually a bazaar outside the {{safari|Johto}}, with the gate itself on the northern zone of the area.
|}{{-}}
 
===[[Hoenn]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{rt|19|Kanto}} || [[Fuchsia City]] || [[Kanto]] || Only in Generations II and IV.
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Connecting areas
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|110|Hoenn}} (south)
| {{rt|110|Hoenn}} (north)
| Entrance to [[Seaside Cycling Road]].
|-
|-
| {{rt|31|Johto}} || [[Violet City]] || [[Johto]] || {{ga|Lyra}}/{{ga|Ethan}} will give the {{player}} the [[Vs. Recorder]] in Generation IV.
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{rt|110|Hoenn}} (north)
| style="background:#fff" | {{rt|110|Hoenn}} (south)
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Entrance to [[Seaside Cycling Road]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|121|Hoenn}}
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
|  
|}{{-}}
 
===[[Sinnoh]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{rt|35|Johto}} || [[Goldenrod City]] || [[Johto]] || {{Jo|Webster|Officer}} will give away a {{p|Spearow}} with [[mail]] to deliver.
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Connecting areas
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|206|Sinnoh}}
| [[Eterna City]]
| Entrance to {{rt|206|Sinnoh|Cycling Road}}.<br/>{{prof|Rowan}}'s aide will give {{player}}s the [[Exp. Share]] after they have seen at least 35 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} on their [[Pokédex]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|206|Sinnoh}}
| Rest of {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} itself<br/>{{rt|207|Sinnoh}} (south)
| Entrance to {{rt|206|Sinnoh|Cycling Road}}.<br/>It is the first gate that doesn't bring the {{player}} into a separate area.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|208|Sinnoh}}
| [[Hearthome City]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|209|Sinnoh}}
| [[Hearthome City]]
| This gate is blocked until the {{player}} meets [[Fantina]]{{sup/4|DP}} or until the player defeats her{{sup/4|Pt}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|212|Sinnoh}}
| [[Hearthome City]]
| This gate is blocked by a reporter and a cameraman for filming until the player helps [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]]/[[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] defeat 2 male Galactic Grunts in [[Veilstone City]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hearthome City]]
| [[Amity Square]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}
| [[Pastoria City]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pastoria City]]
| [[Great Marsh]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|214|Sinnoh}}
| [[Veilstone City]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|215|Sinnoh}}
| [[Veilstone City]]
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|218|Sinnoh}}
| [[Jubilife City]]
| The Fisherman will give the player an [[Old Rod]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|218|Sinnoh}}
| [[Canalave City]]
| {{prof|Rowan}}'s aide will upgrade the {{player}}'s [[Pokédex]] so that they can see a Pokémon's [[form]]s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{rt|222|Sinnoh}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Sunyshore City]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
 
====[[Battle Zone]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{rt|36|Johto}} || [[Violet City]] || [[Johto]] || Generation IV only.
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Connecting areas
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|225|Sinnoh}}
| [[Fight Area]]
| This gate is blocked until the {{player}} receives the [[National Pokédex]]. The person blocking it will give the player a [[Super Rod]] after receiving the National Pokédex.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fight Area]]
| {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}<br/>{{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
| In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, passing this gate will lead the {{player}} to the {{si|Battle Park}}, where the {{si|Battle Tower}} is located.<br/>In {{v2|Platinum}}, this gate leads the player directly to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, due to it replacing the Battle Park.
|-
|-
| {{rt|38|Johto}} || [[Ecruteak City]] || [[Johto]] ||
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{rt|226|Sinnoh}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}{{-}}
 
===[[Unova]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unova color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{rt|42|Johto}} || [[Ecruteak City]] || [[Johto]] ||
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Connecting areas
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | English name
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Japanese name
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|1|Unova}}
| {{rt|17|Unova}}
| Route Gate
| ロードゲート ''Road Gate''
| The bulletin board and screen in this gate are turned off.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|2|Unova}}
| [[Accumula Town]]
| Accumula Gate
| カラクサゲート ''Karakusa Gate''
| This gate is blocked by two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s until [[Ghetsis]] talks to the citizens and the {{player}} battles [[N]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|3|Unova}}
| [[Nacrene City]]
| Nacrene Gate
| シッポウゲート ''Shippou Gate''
| In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} will give the player a {{p|Happiny}} {{pkmn|Egg}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
| Bridge Gate
| ブリッジゲート ''Bridge Gate''
| Note that it not only includes the building, but also the overlook. On the outlook, the player cannot ride their Bicycle.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
| [[Castelia City]]
| Bridge Gate
| ブリッジゲート ''Bridge Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|4|Unova}}
| [[Castelia City]]
| Castelia Gate
| ヒウンゲート ''Hiun Gate''
| In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, [[Bianca]] will give the {{player}} the [[Dowsing Machine|Dowsing MCHN]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|4|Unova}}
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| Nimbasa Gate
| ライモンゲート ''Raimon Gate''
| Inside the gate, {{prof|Juniper}} will give ten [[Ultra Ball]]s to the {{player}} and another ten to [[Cheren]].<br/>Not present in {{2v2|Black|White|2}} as the [[Join Avenue]] has taken its place.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Desert Resort]] (outer)<br/>{{rt|4|Unova}} (east)
| [[Desert Resort]] (inner)
| Route Gate
| ロードゲート ''Road Gate''
| This gate doesn't bring the {{player}} into a separate area.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|5|Unova}}
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| Nimbasa Gate
| ライモンゲート ''Raimon Gate''
| [[Bianca]] will not let the {{player}} go in before she shows them the [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]] in Nimbasa City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon World Tournament]]
| [[Driftveil City]]
| (unnamed)
| (unnamed)
| Only present in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br/>This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.<br/>As it is considered part of Driftveil City, it does not have an individual name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|8|Unova}}
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]
| Bridge Gate
| ブリッジゲート ''Bridge Gate''
| This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|9|Unova}}
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]
| Bridge Gate
| ブリッジゲート ''Bridge Gate''
| This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|9|Unova}}
| [[Opelucid City]]
| Opelucid Gate
| ソウリュウゲート ''Soryu Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|10|Unova}}
| [[Opelucid City]]
| Opelucid Gate
| ソウリュウゲート ''Soryu Gate''
| After gaining the eighth [[Badge|Gym Badge]], the gatekeeper will tell the {{player}} about an unusual storm on {{rt|7|Unova}}, meaning that either {{p|Tornadus}} or {{p|Thundurus}} is currently present at the route.<br/>This gate can no longer be accessed in {{2v2|Black|White|2}} as Route 10 is no longer present.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|11|Unova}}
| [[Opelucid City]]
| Opelucid Gate
| ソウリュウゲート ''Soryu Gate''
| This gate is blocked until the [[credits]] roll for the first time and the {{player}} receives the [[National Pokédex]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|11|Unova}}
| [[Village Bridge]]
| Bridge Gate
| ブリッジゲート ''Bridge Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|12|Unova}}
| [[Village Bridge]]
| Bridge Gate
| ブリッジゲート ''Bridge Gate''
| The gatekeeper at this gate has a different overworld sprite from the rest of the gatekeepers in Unova, something that she explains herself as having forgotten her uniform.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Marine Tube]]
| [[Humilau City]]
| Bridge Gate
| ブリッジゲート ''Bridge Gate''
| This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Marine Tube]]
| [[Undella Town]]
| Bridge Gate
| ブリッジゲート ''Bridge Gate''
| This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen, being initially blocked by a {{tc|Janitor}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|13|Unova}}
| [[Undella Town]]
| Undella Gate
| サザナミゲート ''Sazanami Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|14|Unova}}
| [[Black City]]
| Black Gate
| ブラックゲート ''Black Gate''
| This gate is only present in {{game|Black and White|s|Black}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|15|Unova}}
| [[Black City]]
| Black Gate
| ブラックゲート ''Black Gate''
| This gate is only present in {{game|Black and White|s|Black}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|14|Unova}}
| [[White Forest]]
| White Gate
| ホワイトゲート ''White Gate''
| This gate is only present in {{game|Black and White|s|White}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|15|Unova}}
| [[White Forest]]
| White Gate
| ホワイトゲート ''White Gate''
| This gate is only present in {{game|Black and White|s|White}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|15|Unova}}
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]
| Bridge Gate
| ブリッジゲート ''Bridge Gate''
| This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|16|Unova}}
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]
| Bridge Gate
| ブリッジゲート ''Bridge Gate''
| This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.<br/>In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, the man inside gives a [[Fresh Water]] to the {{player}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|16|Unova}}
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| Nimbasa Gate
| ライモンゲート ''Raimon Gate''
| A man in the gate will give the {{player}} a [[Macho Brace]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|19|Unova}}
| [[Aspertia City]]
| Aspertia Gate
| ヒオウギゲート ''Hiougi Gate''
| A woman in the gate will give the {{player}} a [[Potion]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|20|Unova}}
| [[Virbank City]]
| Virbank Gate
| タチワキゲート ''Tachiwaki Gate''
| A woman in the gate will give the {{player}} two [[Great Ball]]s.
|-
|-
| {{rt|43|Johto}} || [[Mahogany Town]] || [[Johto]] || First gate within a town. If the player enters the gate before defeating Team Rocket at [[Team Rocket HQ]], they will be forced to pay {{PDollar}}1000. If the player has less than {{PDollar}}1000, they will not be charged.
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokéstar Studios]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[Virbank City]]
| style="background:#fff" | Virbank Gate
| style="background:#fff" | タチワキゲート ''Tachiwaki Gate''
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}{{-}}
 
===[[Kalos]]===
{{incomplete|section|When it becomes accessible}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{kalos color}}; border: 3px solid #{{kalos color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{rt|46|Johto}} || {{rt|29|Johto}} || [[Johto]] ||
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Connecting areas
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | English name
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Japanese name
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|4|Kalos}}
| [[Lumiose City]]
| Lumiose Gate
| ミアレゲート ''Miare Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|5|Kalos}}
| [[Lumiose City]]
| Lumiose Gate
| ミアレゲート ''Miare Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|9|Kalos}}
| [[Ambrette Town]]
| Ambrette Gate
| コウジンゲート ''Kōjin Gate''
| A girl in the gate will give the player a [[Rocky Helmet]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|12|Kalos}}
| [[Shalour City]]
| Shalour Gate
| シャラゲート ''Shara Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|13|Kalos}}
| [[Coumarine City]]
| Coumarine Gate
| ヒヨクゲート ''Hiyoku Gate''
| A {{tc|Punk Guy}} in the gate will give the {{player}} a [[Black Sludge]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|13|Kalos}}
| [[Lumiose City]]
| Lumiose Gate
| ミアレゲート ''Miare Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|14|Kalos}}
| [[Lumiose City]]
| Lumiose Gate
| ミアレゲート ''Miare Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|15|Kalos}}
| [[Laverre City]]
| Laverre Gate
| クノエゲート ''Kunoe Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|16|Kalos}}
| [[Lumiose City]]
| Lumiose Gate
| ミアレゲート ''Miare Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|15|Kalos}}
| [[Dendemille Town]]
| Dendemille Gate
| フウジョゲート ''Fūjo Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|17|Kalos}}
| [[Dendemille Town]]
| Dendemille Gate
| フウジョゲート ''Fūjo Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|17|Kalos}}
| [[Anistar City]]
| Anistar Gate
| ヒャッコクゲート ''Hyakkoku Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|18|Kalos}}
| [[Anistar City]]
| Anistar Gate
| ヒャッコクゲート ''Hyakkoku Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|19|Kalos}}
| [[Couriway Town]]
| Couriway Gate
| レンリゲート ''Renri Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|19|Kalos}}
| [[Snowbelle City]]
| Snowbelle Gate
| エイセツゲート ''Eisetsu Gate''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|21|Kalos}}
| [[Snowbelle City]]
| Snowbelle Gate
| エイセツゲート ''Eisetsu Gate''
|
|-
|-
| {{rt|110|Hoenn}} || {{rt|110|Hoenn}} || [[Hoenn]] || Entrance to [[Seaside Cycling Road]].
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{rt|21|Kalos}}<br/>{{rt|22|Kalos}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{kal|Victory Road}}
| style="background:#fff" | Pokémon League Gate
| style="background:#fff" | ポケモンリーグゲート ''Pokémon League Gate''
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
 
===[[Alola]]===
{{incomplete|section|needs=japanese translations}}
All of Alola's gates are ferry terminals, which can not only be traversed between one another, but also with [[Seafolk Village]]. Alola also contains numerous trial gates that block off progress until the player can complete the trial found at certain trial sites, these gates are not their own locations and work differently from the usual gate type.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{rt|110|Hoenn}} || {{rt|110|Hoenn}} || [[Hoenn]] || Entrance to [[Seaside Cycling Road]].
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Connecting areas
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | English name
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | Japanese name
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Melemele Island]] ([[Hau'oli City]])
| [[Akala Island]] ([[Heahea City]])<br>[[Ula'ula Island]] ([[Malie City]])<br>[[Poni Island]] ([[Seafolk Village]])<br>[[Aether Paradise]]
| Melemele Ferry Terminal
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Akala Island]] ([[Heahea City]])
| [[Melemele Island]] ([[Hau'oli City]])<br>[[Ula'ula Island]] ([[Malie City]])<br>[[Poni Island]] ([[Seafolk Village]])<br>[[Aether Paradise]]
| Akala Ferry Terminal
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ula'ula Island]] ([[Malie City]])
| [[Melemele Island]] ([[Hau'oli City]])<br>[[Akala Island]] ([[Heahea City]])<br>[[Poni Island]] ([[Seafolk Village]])<br>[[Aether Paradise]]
| Ula'ula Ferry Terminal
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aether Paradise]]
| [[Melemele Island]] ([[Hau'oli City]])<br>[[Akala Island]] ([[Heahea City]])<br>[[Ula'ula Island]] ([[Malie City]])<br>[[Poni Island]] ([[Seafolk Village]])
| [[Aether Paradise]] (B1F: Docks)
|
|
|}
 
===[[Galar]]===
{{incomplete|section|needs=japanese translations}}
Like Alola's ferry terminals, Galar's stations can be used to travel to one another. However the locations can only connect to other stations. Lore wise, going from one of these stations to the Armor Station will also be accompnied by the [[Flying Taxi]] due to the [[Isle of Armor]] being on a separate island than the rest of Galar, however this is only a visual and the player character can still use any station to get to the Armor Station.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{galar color}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} || [[Eterna City]] || [[Sinnoh]] || Cycling Road; {{prof|Rowan}}'s aide will give players the {{DL|Experience-affecting item|Exp. Share}} after they have seen at least 35 or more {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} on their [[Pokédex]].
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Station name
|-
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | Japanese name
| {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} || {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} || [[Sinnoh]] || Cycling Road
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | Location
|-
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
| {{rt|208|Sinnoh}} || [[Hearthome City]] || [[Sinnoh]] ||
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| [[Wedgehurst]] Station
| {{rt|209|Sinnoh}} || [[Hearthome City]] || [[Sinnoh]] || Blocked until the player meets [[Fantina]] ({{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}) or until the player defeats Fantina ({{game|Platinum}})
|
|-
| [[Wedgehurst]]
| {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} || [[Hearthome City]] || [[Sinnoh]] ||
| A wild {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}} is found here from Version 1.1.0 onward, regardless if the player has bought the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|213|Sinnoh}} || [[Pastoria City]] || [[Sinnoh]] ||
| [[Wild Area]] Station
|-
|
| {{rt|214|Sinnoh}} || [[Veilstone City]] || [[Sinnoh]] ||
| [[Meetup Spot]] ([[Wild Area]])
|-
|  
| {{rt|215|Sinnoh}} || [[Veilstone City]] || [[Sinnoh]] ||
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| [[Motostoke]] Station
| {{rt|218|Sinnoh}} || [[Jubilife City]] || [[Sinnoh]] || Fisherman will give the player an [[Old Rod]].
|
|-
| [[Motostoke]]  
| {{rt|218|Sinnoh}} || [[Canalave City]] || [[Sinnoh]] || Rowan's aide will upgrade the player's Pokédex so that they can see a Pokémon's forms.
|
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|222|Sinnoh}} || [[Sunyshore City]] || [[Sinnoh]] ||
| [[Hulbury]] Station
|-
|
| {{rt|225|Sinnoh}} || [[Fight Area]] || [[Sinnoh]] || Blocked until the player receives the [[National Pokédex]]. The person blocking it will give the player a [[Super Rod]] after receiving the National Pokédex.
| [[Hulbury]]
|-
|
| {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} || {{rt|228|Sinnoh}} || [[Sinnoh]] ||
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| [[Hammerlocke]] Station
| {{rt|1|Unova}} || {{rt|17|Unova}} || [[Unova]] || The bulletin board and screen in this gate are turned off.  Called '''Route Gate''' in the game.
|
|-
| [[Hammerlocke]]
| {{rt|2|Unova}} || [[Accumula Town]] || [[Unova]] || Blocked by two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt|Plasma grunts}} until [[Ghetsis]] talks to the citizens and the player battles [[N]].  Called '''Accumula Gate''' in the game.
|
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|3|Unova}} || [[Nacrene City]] || [[Unova]] || Called '''Nacrene Gate''' in the game.
| White Hill Station
|-
|
| [[Pinwheel Forest]] || [[Skyarrow Bridge]] || [[Unova]] || Called '''Bridge Gate''' in the game.
| {{rt|10|Galar}}
|-
|
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]] || [[Castelia City]] || [[Unova]] || Called '''Bridge Gate''' in the game. It is the only Bridge Gate in the game directly bordering a city.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| [[Wyndon]] Station
| {{rt|4|Unova}} || [[Castelia City]] || [[Unova]] || Called '''Castelia Gate''' in the game.
|
|-
| [[Wyndon]]
| {{rt|4|Unova}} || [[Nimbasa City]] || [[Unova]] || [[Professor Juniper]] will give ten {{DL|Poké Ball|Ultra Ball}}s to the player and another ten to [[Cheren]] in this gate.  Called '''Nimbasa Gate''' in the game.
|
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
|colspan="2" align=center| [[Desert Resort]]  || [[Unova]] || It is the only gate that doesn't bring the player into a new area.  Called '''Route Gate''' in the game.
| Armor Station
|-
|
| {{rt|5|Unova}} || [[Nimbasa City]] || [[Unova]] || [[Bianca]] will not let the player go in before she shows her or him the [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Hall]].  Called '''Nimbasa Gate''' in the game.
| [[Fields of Honor]] ([[Isle of Armor]])
|-
| Requires the [[Armor Pass]] from the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
| {{rt|8|Unova}} || [[Tubeline Bridge]] || [[Unova]] || It doesn't have a screen or bulletin board. The gate has a different design.  Called '''Bridge Gate''' in the game.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| Crown Tundra Station
| {{rt|9|Unova}} || [[Tubeline Bridge]] || [[Unova]] || It doesn't have a screen or bulletin board. The gate has a different design.  Called '''Bridge Gate''' in the game.
|
|-
| [[Slippery Slope]] ([[Crown Tundra]])
| {{rt|9|Unova}} || [[Opelucid City]] || [[Unova]] || Called '''Opelucid Gate''' in the game.
| Requires the [[Crown Pass]] from the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
|-
| {{rt|10|Unova}} || [[Opelucid City]] || [[Unova]] || After gaining the 8th badge, the receptionist will tell the player about an unusual storm on Route 7- meaning that either Tornadus or Thundurus is now at the route. Called '''Opelucid Gate''' in the game.
|-
| {{rt|11|Unova}} || [[Opelucid City]] || [[Unova]] || Blocked until the credits roll for the first time and the player receives the National Pokédex.  Called '''Opelucid Gate''' in the game.
|-
| {{rt|11|Unova}} || [[Village Bridge]] || [[Unova]] || Called '''Bridge Gate''' in the game.
|-
| {{rt|12|Unova}} || [[Village Bridge]] || [[Unova]] || The receptionist at this gate has a different sprite to the rest of the receptionists in Unova; explaining that she forgot her uniform. Called '''Bridge Gate''' in the game.
|-
| {{rt|13|Unova}} || [[Undella Town]] || [[Unova]] || Called '''Undella Gate''' in the game.
|-
| {{rt|14|Unova}} || [[Black City]] || [[Unova]] || Only in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black]].  Called '''Black Gate''' in the game.
|-
| {{rt|15|Unova}} || [[Black City]] || [[Unova]] || Only in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black]].  Called '''Black Gate''' in the game.
|-
| {{rt|14|Unova}} || [[White Forest]] || [[Unova]] || Only in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]].  Called '''White Gate''' in the game.
|-
| {{rt|15|Unova}} || [[White Forest]] || [[Unova]] || Only in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]].  Called '''White Gate''' in the game.
|-
| {{rt|15|Unova}} || [[Marvelous Bridge]] || [[Unova]] || It doesn't have a screen or bulletin board. The gate has a different design.  Called '''Bridge Gate''' in the game.
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| {{rt|16|Unova}} || [[Marvelous Bridge]] || [[Unova]] || It doesn't have a screen or bulletin board. The gate has a different design.  Called '''Bridge Gate''' in the game.
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| {{rt|16|Unova}} || [[Nimbasa City]] || [[Unova]] || A man in the gate will give the player the [[Macho Brace]]. Called '''Nimbasa Gate''' in the game.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Gate Adventures.png|thumb|250px|A gate in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
In ''[[PS027|Kalling Kadabra]]'', {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Blue}} tried to get to [[Saffron City]] through each of its four gates, but the guards refused to let them in.
In ''[[PS033|The Winged Legends]]'', while the three [[Pokédex holder]]s were battling [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Silph Co.]], [[Brock]], [[Misty]], [[Erika]], and Erika's subordinates captured all the members of Team Rocket who were trying to escape Saffron City through its gates.
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS349|Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone]]'', {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} stopped by at the southern {{rt|206|Sinnoh|Cycling Road}} gate. Due to a {{p|Stunky}} having used its {{a|stench}} on them [[PS348|shortly before]], they took a bath at the top floor of the gate before moving on. Meanwhile, [[Cyrus]] retrieved a package left for him from the gate guard.
In ''[[PS406|Halting Honchkrow]]'', Pearl, on his way to [[Veilstone City]] to save {{p|Azelf}} from the [[Team Galactic HQ]], faced a heavily guarded gate leading from {{rt|214|Sinnoh}} to Veilstone City. Thankfully, with the help of the {{p|Unown}} he and Diamond had befriended earlier at the [[Solaceon Ruins]], Pearl was able to break through the masses of {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s blocking the gate and enter the city.
===={{MangaArc|Black & White}}====
In ''[[PS481|Sandstorm]]'', {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} were seen trying to go through the Castelia Gate to {{rt|4|Unova}}, but were temporarily forced back by the intense {{OBP|sandstorm|weather condition}} on the other side.


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===={{MangaArc|X & Y }}====
The {{rt|4|Kalos}} Lumiose Gate appeared in ''[[PS558|What Does Charmander Do When It Dozes]]'', where {{adv|X}}, {{adv|Y}}, {{adv|Trevor}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, and {{adv|Tierno}} entered [[Lumiose City]] through it. In ''[[PS563|Charging After Electrike]]'', the group exited Lumiose City through the {{rt|5|Kalos}} Lumiose Gate. The Route 4 Lumiose Gate made a brief reappearance in ''[[PS593|Charging After Electrike]]'' when the group re-entered Lumiose City through it.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Despite having been a mechanic of the games since [[Generation I]], these buildings as a whole did not have an official name until [[Generation V]].  "Guardhouse" and "gatehouse" were popular fanon terms to refer to these buildings when they had no official name.
* Due to their design, the gates in the [[Sevii Islands]] are the only ones that have their supporting pillars built on water.
** They are also the only gates that have a single access point, given that they are the gates of the islands' ports, with one common entrance and exit for the [[Seagallop|Seagallop Ferries]]. These gates are all headed north as well.
 
*In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, if the player uses the [[Unova Link]] to swap their [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B2}}/[[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}} for the opposite version's equivalent, the text and images on the bulletin boards in the Black Gates{{sup/5|B2}}/White Gates{{sup/5|W2}} will change accordingly. However, the gates themselves will not, and as such if the player calls their [[Mom (Black 2 and White 2)|Mom]] on the [[Xtransceiver]] and asks her about the gates, she will incorrectly state they lead into Black City{{sup/5|B2}}/White Forest{{sup/5|W2}}.
 
==In other languages==
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Gates (Japanese: ゲート gate) are prominent locations found within the Pokémon world. They are locations in which two other locations (typically routes or civilizations such as towns and cities) are connected, acting as a checkpoint. Usually gates have no wild Pokémon, but wild Pokémon and Trainer battles may appear in scripted events. Gates are normally on land, but may also be used for travel around an existing region. Such locations include ferry terminals, train stations, and airports. Starting with Pokémon Legends: Arceus, gates have been absent from the core series, although similar functionality is found at Jubilife Village, Mesagoza, and the Naranja and Uva Academies.

In the games

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Practical use

Gates have a practical use within the games' programming. As a player moves from a route to a town or city, the map's textures (tilesets in the first three generations) must be loaded for each. While this is easy when a city connects to relatively few routes, where all can use the same tileset/texture, areas like Saffron City and Hearthome City, which connect to many different areas, would need to load multiple tilesets/textures, which would end up crashing the game due to the system not having enough RAM to hold multiple tilesets/textures. The programmers broke up the overworld with these gates to assure crash-free gameplay, and to properly display the routes, towns, and cities, all while keeping the illusion of the overworld being a single continuous map.

In the Generation IV games, a player can use a "walk through walls" cheat to go from location to location without going through the gates. By doing this, the map textures may fail to load properly and many of them may appear as blank white tiles. Some buildings may appear to be invisible as well. The cheat can also be used in the Generation V games; however, the texture problem is very limited, if not completely absent.

After the first four generations, the need for using gates to justify unloading and reloading graphics lessened as games from Generation V onward no longer attempt to present the overworld as a single map, and visible map transitions now occur between routes, towns, and cities (or, in certain cases, several streets of a single city).

In Generations VI, VII, and VIII gates are mainly to cover up load zones, or function to traverse between two different locations instead.

Generation I

In Generation I, gates serve to separate two areas and to guard the corresponding route, which is why a gatekeeper usually resides inside. Upon speaking to the gatekeeper, they may offer words of advice or information about the route or city that the gate guards.

Gates usually share the background music with one of the two or more areas that they connect and this remained a consistent element of gates up to Generation V, where gates finally received their own background music. Gates aren't locations on their own either, which is another element that was changed in Generation V, where gates are now locations by themselves.

Certain gates contain a second floor that features a spot where binoculars can be used to see faraway landmarks or even certain Pokémon. In some of these, the player will usually encounter one of Professor Oak's aides. He will check the Pokédex and will reward the player if they have caught a given number.

Seven gates block the player from passing them until they meet certain requirements:

Riding the Bicycle inside the gates is not possible in Generation I.

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The exterior of a regular horizontal gate
in Generation I
The interior of a regular horizontal gate
in Generation I
The ground floor of a two-story horizontal gate
in Generation I
The second floor of a two-story horizontal gate
in Generation I


Pokémon League Reception Gate

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The interior of Pokémon League Reception Gate
in Generation I
The exterior of Pokémon League Reception Gate
in Generation I

Generation II

Much like Generation I, gates serve to separate two areas. Unlike other buildings, the player can often ride their Bicycle through these buildings to guarantee fast transportation. None of the gates have second floors, including those in Kanto that had them in Generation I.

At the gate leading to Route 35, to the north of Goldenrod City, is gatekeeper Randy, a non-player character, who will give a Spearow to the player that holds Mail to be delivered to his friend on Route 31.

The gatekeepers of the National Park gates are also the hosts of the Bug-Catching Contest; on days in which the Bug-Catching Contest are held, they will stand outside the immediate entrances to the National Park, instead of their usual guard positions.

Four gates forbid the player to enter until they meet certain requirements:


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The interior of a regular horizontal gate in Generation II The interior of a regular vertical gate in Generation II The exterior of Goldenrod City and Mahogany Town gate in Generation II The exterior of Route 43 gate in Generation II The exterior of Battle Tower in Generation II

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The exterior of Route 29-46 and Route 36-Ruins of Alph gate in Generation II The exterior of Route 32-Ruins of Alph and Violet City-Route 31 gate in Generation II The exterior of Ecruteak City-Route 38/42 gate in Generation II The exterior of a regular horizontal gate in Generation II Kanto The exterior of a regular vertical gate in Generation II Kanto

National Park

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Outer horizontal National Park gate in Generation II Outer vertical National Park gate in Generation II Inner horizontal National Park gate in Generation II Inner vertical National Park gate in Generation II Interior of horizontal National Park gate in Generation II Interior of vertical National Park gate in Generation II

Barrier Station to Bell Tower (to Bellchime Trail)

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The entrance gate in Generation II The exit gate in Generation II 1F in Generation II 2F in Generation II 3F in Generation II

Vermilion and Olivine Ports

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The exterior of Olivine Port gate in Generation II The exterior of Vermilion Port gate in Generation II The interior of port gate in Generation II The B1F of port gate in Generation II

Pokémon League Reception Gate

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The exterior of Pokémon League Reception Gate on Routes 22 and 28 in Generation II The exterior of Pokémon League Reception Gate on Route 26 in Generation II The interior of Pokémon League Reception Gate in Generation II


Generation III

Gates are sparse in the Hoenn-based Generation III games. There are only two gates, each connected to the Seaside Cycling Road. Players must be on their Acro Bike or Mach Bike in order to pass through a gate towards the Seaside Cycling Road.

In FireRed and LeafGreen, which are set in Kanto, gates serve the same purpose as in Generation I. The only significant change is that since players can now trade items attached to a Pokémon, the Key Item Tea was introduced to prevent the player from advancing through the gates surrounding Saffron City prematurely. This Key Item serves the same purpose as the drink from the original games. Gates also exist in the Sevii Islands, giving access from the port to each town; however, they are not used to connect areas, being instead both the entrance and exit points for the Seagallop Ferries.

The only common gates to both Hoenn and Kanto are the ones at Navel Rock and Birth Island.

Picture Description
Gate outside RSE Cycling Road.png The exterior of the gates at Seaside Cycling Road in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.
Gate inside RSE Cycling Road.png The interior of the gates at Seaside Cycling Road in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.
Gate outside FRLG.png The exterior of a regular horizontal gate in Kanto in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Gate inside FRLG Simple.png The interior of a regular horizontal gate in Kanto in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Gate inside FRLG 1F.png The ground floor of a two-story horizontal gate in Kanto in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Gate inside FRLG 2F.png The second floor of a two-story horizontal gate in Kanto in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Gate outside FRLG Sevii.png The exterior of the ports at the Sevii Islands in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Gate inside FRLG Sevii.png The interior of the ports at the Sevii Islands in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Gate outside E NR BI.png The exterior of the ports in Navel Rock and Birth Island in Emerald.
Gate inside E NR BI.png The interior of the ports in Navel Rock and Birth Island in Emerald.


Generation IV

Much like in past generations, the gates in Generation IV serve to separate two areas. In Diamond and Pearl, the player cannot ride their Bicycle through these buildings, but this limitation was lifted in Platinum and HeartGold and SoulSilver. Female gatekeepers were introduced in this generation.

In the Sinnoh-based games, most gates don't have gatekeepers to watch over the route, but other travelers can be found inside, as well as a map showing the player's current location.

Four gates have restrictions, however:

In HeartGold and SoulSilver, set in Johto and in Kanto, the gates are similar to those in Generation II and the gatekeepers in charge of guarding them are reinstated. Like in Generation II, there are no gates with second floors, taking into account those in Kanto that had them in FireRed and LeafGreen.

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The interior of a regular horizontal gate in Diamond and Pearl Lucas, an officer, and a Fisherman
inside a gate in Platinum
The interior of a regular horizontal gate in HeartGold and SoulSilver


Generation V

There are gates on several routes in Unova, each with a gatekeeper. Gates now have ゲート Gate as background music, and each gate has a specific name (e.g.: Opelucid Gate). These names appear in-game when saving inside a gate and/or on the summary page of a Pokémon hatched inside a gate. Due to this, gates are now locations by themselves.

Another new feature of gates in Generation V is the introduction of an electronic bulletin board and a screen on one of the walls. The electronic bulletin board displays the current date, the weather in a few adjacent routes and towns (including what location a windstorm or thunderstorm is brewing at), information about a nearby town or city, and information about where Pokémon are swarming (once the player has obtained the National Pokédex). The screen shows images from the connected location. Also in these gates are a trash can and two chairs for a quick rest.

There are also some gates that only connect bridges and that have unique designs, though these gates don't have electronic bulletin boards and monitors.

Two gates in Black and White impose certain requirements from the player to allow them to pass:

In Black 2 and White 2, two other gates instead have restrictions for the player and are the Bridge Gates at Marine Tube.

Six gates initially inaccessible by the player are shared between Black and White and Black 2 and White 2:


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The interior of the horizontal gates in Black, White,
Black 2 and White 2
The interior of the vertical gates in Black, White, Black 2 and White 2


List of gates

Kanto

Connecting areas Notes
Route 1 Viridian City Only present in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Route 5 Saffron City The gatekeeper requires a Fresh Water, Soda Pop, or Lemonade to allow the player to pass in Generation I, or Tea in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Route 6 Saffron City The gatekeeper requires a Fresh Water, Soda Pop, or Lemonade to allow the player to pass in Generation I, or Tea in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Route 7 Saffron City The gatekeeper requires a Fresh Water, Soda Pop, or Lemonade to allow the player to pass in Generation I, or Tea in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Route 8 Saffron City The gatekeeper requires a Fresh Water, Soda Pop, or Lemonade to allow the player to pass in Generation I, or Tea in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Vermilion City Vermilion Port* Only present in Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver.
This gate is used to access Vermilion Port, where the player is able to go on Sundays and Wednesdays in order to ride the S.S. Aqua to Olivine City in Johto.
Route 11 Route 12 Has a second floor in Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen.
This gate is absent in Generation II.
Route 12
Route 11 (southwest)
Route 13 (south)
Rest of Route 12 itself
Lavender Town (north)
Has a second floor in Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen.
This gate is absent in Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver.
A girl in the second floor will give the player TM39 (Swift)RGBRBY or TM27 (Return)FRLG.
In all games it is present, it is required to be passed through if coming from either north or south of Lavender Town.
Route 15 Fuchsia City Has a second floor in Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen.
Route 16 Celadon City Has a second floor in Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen.
Allows access to Cycling Road, which requires the player to have a Bicycle.
Route 18 Fuchsia City Has a second floor in Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen.
Allows access to Cycling Road, which requires the player to have a Bicycle.
Route 19 Fuchsia City Only present in Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Fuchsia City Safari ZoneRGBRBYFRLG
Pal ParkHGSS
GO ParkPE
First gate within a town.
This gate is closed in Generation II, although it remains in code, where it leads players to the unused and incomplete Safari Zone.
Route 22 (south)RGBRBYFRLG
Route 22 (east)GSCHGSS
Route 26 (south)GSCHGSS
Route 28 (west)GSCHGSS
Route 23 (north)RGBRBYFRLG
Victory RoadGSCHGSS
This gate is known as the Pokémon League Front Gate in Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen and as Pokémon League Reception Gate in Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver.
In Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen, it contains the Boulder Badge checkpoint, which can only be passed if the gatekeeper recognizes the player as being in possession of the Badge.
In Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver, this gate is a four-way intersection, being the only one so far in the core series games that is not located in a populated area.


Sevii Islands

Locations Notes
One Island While this gate only features a single entrance/exit, it is possible to Surf south of it to reach Treasure Beach.
Two Island
Three Isle Port Three Isle Path and Three Island itself are accessible by heading east and north of this gate, respectively.
Four Island
Five Island While not directly related to this gate, players can leave it and head a few steps to the left to reach Five Island's west shore and use Surf to head northwest in order to reach Water Labyrinth or northeast to reach Resort Gorgeous.
Six Island
Seven Island
Navel Rock
Birth Island


Johto

Connecting areas Notes
Route 29 Route 46
Route 31 Violet City Lyra or Ethan will give the player the Vs. Recorder in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Route 32 Ruins of Alph
Route 35 Goldenrod City (south) Gatekeeper Webster, called Randy in Generation II, will give away a Spearow with mail to deliver to his friend on Route 31.
Route 35 National Park (north)
Pokéathlon DomeHGSS (northwest)
This gate is far bigger in HeartGold and SoulSilver to accommodate the connection to the path that leads to the Pokéathlon Dome.
The gatekeeper is in charge of the Bug-Catching Contest, which is held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Route 36 National Park The gatekeeper is in charge of the Bug-Catching Contest, which is held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Route 36 Ruins of Alph
Route 36 Violet City Only present in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Ecruteak City Bellchime Trail* in Ecruteak City This gate joins Ecruteak City's main area to the Bellchime Trail in northeast Ecruteak. The Wise Trio guard the last floor of this gate in Crystal. The Barrier Station is only identified as such in HeartGold and SoulSilver, as it is unnamed in Generation II.
The player must have the Rainbow WingGS or the Clear BellC to pass. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, both Rainbow Wing and Clear BellHG or Tidal BellSS are required.
Route 38 Ecruteak City
Olivine City Olivine Port This gate is used to access Olivine Port, where the player is able to go on Mondays and Fridays in order to ride the S.S. Aqua to Vermilion City in Kanto.
Route 40 Battle TowerC
Frontier AccessHGSS
In Crystal, passing this gate will lead the player directly to the small area outside the Battle Tower.
In HeartGold and SoulSilver, this gate leads the player to the Frontier Access, a small town south of the Battle Frontier that serves as a staging area for the facility's challengers.
Route 42 Ecruteak City
Route 43 Mahogany Town
Route 43 Rest of Route 43 itself
Lake of Rage (north)
If the player enters this gate before defeating Team Rocket at Team Rocket HQ (called Rocket Hideout in Generation II), they will be forced to pay $1,000. If the player has less than $1,000, they will be forced to pay however much they do have. If the player has no $ whatsoever, they will not be charged.
Route 48 Safari Zone Only in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Known as the Safari Zone Gate, it's actually a bazaar outside the Safari Zone, with the gate itself on the northern zone of the area.


Hoenn

Connecting areas Notes
Route 110 (south) Route 110 (north) Entrance to Seaside Cycling Road.
Route 110 (north) Route 110 (south) Entrance to Seaside Cycling Road.
Route 121 Safari Zone


Sinnoh

Connecting areas Notes
Route 206 Eterna City Entrance to Cycling Road.
Rowan's aide will give players the Exp. Share after they have seen at least 35 Pokémon on their Pokédex.
Route 206 Rest of Route 206 itself
Route 207 (south)
Entrance to Cycling Road.
It is the first gate that doesn't bring the player into a separate area.
Route 208 Hearthome City
Route 209 Hearthome City This gate is blocked until the player meets FantinaDP or until the player defeats herPt.
Route 212 Hearthome City This gate is blocked by a reporter and a cameraman for filming until the player helps Dawn/Lucas defeat 2 male Galactic Grunts in Veilstone City.
Hearthome City Amity Square
Route 213 Pastoria City
Pastoria City Great Marsh
Route 214 Veilstone City
Route 215 Veilstone City
Route 218 Jubilife City The Fisherman will give the player an Old Rod.
Route 218 Canalave City Rowan's aide will upgrade the player's Pokédex so that they can see a Pokémon's forms.
Route 222 Sunyshore City

Battle Zone

Connecting areas Notes
Route 225 Fight Area This gate is blocked until the player receives the National Pokédex. The person blocking it will give the player a Super Rod after receiving the National Pokédex.
Fight Area Battle ParkDP
Battle FrontierPt
In Diamond and Pearl, passing this gate will lead the player to the Battle Park, where the Battle Tower is located.
In Platinum, this gate leads the player directly to the Battle Frontier, due to it replacing the Battle Park.
Route 226 Route 228


Unova

Connecting areas English name Japanese name Notes
Route 1 Route 17 Route Gate ロードゲート Road Gate The bulletin board and screen in this gate are turned off.
Route 2 Accumula Town Accumula Gate カラクサゲート Karakusa Gate This gate is blocked by two Team Plasma Grunts until Ghetsis talks to the citizens and the player battles N.
Route 3 Nacrene City Nacrene Gate シッポウゲート Shippou Gate In Black 2 and White 2, a Pokémon Breeder will give the player a Happiny Egg.
Pinwheel Forest Skyarrow Bridge Bridge Gate ブリッジゲート Bridge Gate Note that it not only includes the building, but also the overlook. On the outlook, the player cannot ride their Bicycle.
Skyarrow Bridge Castelia City Bridge Gate ブリッジゲート Bridge Gate
Route 4 Castelia City Castelia Gate ヒウンゲート Hiun Gate In Black 2 and White 2, Bianca will give the player the Dowsing MCHN.
Route 4 Nimbasa City Nimbasa Gate ライモンゲート Raimon Gate Inside the gate, Juniper will give ten Ultra Balls to the player and another ten to Cheren.
Not present in Black 2 and White 2 as the Join Avenue has taken its place.
Desert Resort (outer)
Route 4 (east)
Desert Resort (inner) Route Gate ロードゲート Road Gate This gate doesn't bring the player into a separate area.
Route 5 Nimbasa City Nimbasa Gate ライモンゲート Raimon Gate Bianca will not let the player go in before she shows them the Musical Theater in Nimbasa City.
Pokémon World Tournament Driftveil City (unnamed) (unnamed) Only present in Black 2 and White 2.
This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.
As it is considered part of Driftveil City, it does not have an individual name.
Route 8 Tubeline Bridge Bridge Gate ブリッジゲート Bridge Gate This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.
Route 9 Tubeline Bridge Bridge Gate ブリッジゲート Bridge Gate This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.
Route 9 Opelucid City Opelucid Gate ソウリュウゲート Soryu Gate
Route 10 Opelucid City Opelucid Gate ソウリュウゲート Soryu Gate After gaining the eighth Gym Badge, the gatekeeper will tell the player about an unusual storm on Route 7, meaning that either Tornadus or Thundurus is currently present at the route.
This gate can no longer be accessed in Black 2 and White 2 as Route 10 is no longer present.
Route 11 Opelucid City Opelucid Gate ソウリュウゲート Soryu Gate This gate is blocked until the credits roll for the first time and the player receives the National Pokédex.
Route 11 Village Bridge Bridge Gate ブリッジゲート Bridge Gate
Route 12 Village Bridge Bridge Gate ブリッジゲート Bridge Gate The gatekeeper at this gate has a different overworld sprite from the rest of the gatekeepers in Unova, something that she explains herself as having forgotten her uniform.
Marine Tube Humilau City Bridge Gate ブリッジゲート Bridge Gate This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.
Marine Tube Undella Town Bridge Gate ブリッジゲート Bridge Gate This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen, being initially blocked by a Janitor.
Route 13 Undella Town Undella Gate サザナミゲート Sazanami Gate
Route 14 Black City Black Gate ブラックゲート Black Gate This gate is only present in Black and Black 2.
Route 15 Black City Black Gate ブラックゲート Black Gate This gate is only present in Black and Black 2.
Route 14 White Forest White Gate ホワイトゲート White Gate This gate is only present in White and White 2.
Route 15 White Forest White Gate ホワイトゲート White Gate This gate is only present in White and White 2.
Route 15 Marvelous Bridge Bridge Gate ブリッジゲート Bridge Gate This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.
Route 16 Marvelous Bridge Bridge Gate ブリッジゲート Bridge Gate This gate features a different design and does not have a bulletin board screen.
In Black 2 and White 2, the man inside gives a Fresh Water to the player.
Route 16 Nimbasa City Nimbasa Gate ライモンゲート Raimon Gate A man in the gate will give the player a Macho Brace.
Route 19 Aspertia City Aspertia Gate ヒオウギゲート Hiougi Gate A woman in the gate will give the player a Potion.
Route 20 Virbank City Virbank Gate タチワキゲート Tachiwaki Gate A woman in the gate will give the player two Great Balls.
Pokéstar Studios Virbank City Virbank Gate タチワキゲート Tachiwaki Gate


Kalos

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Connecting areas English name Japanese name Notes
Route 4 Lumiose City Lumiose Gate ミアレゲート Miare Gate
Route 5 Lumiose City Lumiose Gate ミアレゲート Miare Gate
Route 9 Ambrette Town Ambrette Gate コウジンゲート Kōjin Gate A girl in the gate will give the player a Rocky Helmet.
Route 12 Shalour City Shalour Gate シャラゲート Shara Gate
Route 13 Coumarine City Coumarine Gate ヒヨクゲート Hiyoku Gate A Punk Guy in the gate will give the player a Black Sludge.
Route 13 Lumiose City Lumiose Gate ミアレゲート Miare Gate
Route 14 Lumiose City Lumiose Gate ミアレゲート Miare Gate
Route 15 Laverre City Laverre Gate クノエゲート Kunoe Gate
Route 16 Lumiose City Lumiose Gate ミアレゲート Miare Gate
Route 15 Dendemille Town Dendemille Gate フウジョゲート Fūjo Gate
Route 17 Dendemille Town Dendemille Gate フウジョゲート Fūjo Gate
Route 17 Anistar City Anistar Gate ヒャッコクゲート Hyakkoku Gate
Route 18 Anistar City Anistar Gate ヒャッコクゲート Hyakkoku Gate
Route 19 Couriway Town Couriway Gate レンリゲート Renri Gate
Route 19 Snowbelle City Snowbelle Gate エイセツゲート Eisetsu Gate
Route 21 Snowbelle City Snowbelle Gate エイセツゲート Eisetsu Gate
Route 21
Route 22
Victory Road Pokémon League Gate ポケモンリーグゲート Pokémon League Gate

Alola

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All of Alola's gates are ferry terminals, which can not only be traversed between one another, but also with Seafolk Village. Alola also contains numerous trial gates that block off progress until the player can complete the trial found at certain trial sites, these gates are not their own locations and work differently from the usual gate type.

Connecting areas English name Japanese name Notes
Melemele Island (Hau'oli City) Akala Island (Heahea City)
Ula'ula Island (Malie City)
Poni Island (Seafolk Village)
Aether Paradise
Melemele Ferry Terminal
Akala Island (Heahea City) Melemele Island (Hau'oli City)
Ula'ula Island (Malie City)
Poni Island (Seafolk Village)
Aether Paradise
Akala Ferry Terminal
Ula'ula Island (Malie City) Melemele Island (Hau'oli City)
Akala Island (Heahea City)
Poni Island (Seafolk Village)
Aether Paradise
Ula'ula Ferry Terminal
Aether Paradise Melemele Island (Hau'oli City)
Akala Island (Heahea City)
Ula'ula Island (Malie City)
Poni Island (Seafolk Village)
Aether Paradise (B1F: Docks)

Galar

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Like Alola's ferry terminals, Galar's stations can be used to travel to one another. However the locations can only connect to other stations. Lore wise, going from one of these stations to the Armor Station will also be accompnied by the Flying Taxi due to the Isle of Armor being on a separate island than the rest of Galar, however this is only a visual and the player character can still use any station to get to the Armor Station.

Station name Japanese name Location Notes
Wedgehurst Station Wedgehurst A wild Galarian Slowpoke is found here from Version 1.1.0 onward, regardless if the player has bought the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Wild Area Station Meetup Spot (Wild Area)
Motostoke Station Motostoke
Hulbury Station Hulbury
Hammerlocke Station Hammerlocke
White Hill Station Route 10
Wyndon Station Wyndon
Armor Station Fields of Honor (Isle of Armor) Requires the Armor Pass from the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Crown Tundra Station Slippery Slope (Crown Tundra) Requires the Crown Pass from the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

In Kalling Kadabra, Green and Blue tried to get to Saffron City through each of its four gates, but the guards refused to let them in.

In The Winged Legends, while the three Pokédex holders were battling Team Rocket at the Silph Co., Brock, Misty, Erika, and Erika's subordinates captured all the members of Team Rocket who were trying to escape Saffron City through its gates.

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum stopped by at the southern Cycling Road gate. Due to a Stunky having used its stench on them shortly before, they took a bath at the top floor of the gate before moving on. Meanwhile, Cyrus retrieved a package left for him from the gate guard.

In Halting Honchkrow, Pearl, on his way to Veilstone City to save Azelf from the Team Galactic HQ, faced a heavily guarded gate leading from Route 214 to Veilstone City. Thankfully, with the help of the Unown he and Diamond had befriended earlier at the Solaceon Ruins, Pearl was able to break through the masses of Team Galactic Grunts blocking the gate and enter the city.

Black & White arc

In Sandstorm, Black and White were seen trying to go through the Castelia Gate to Route 4, but were temporarily forced back by the intense sandstorm on the other side.

X & Y arc

The Route 4 Lumiose Gate appeared in What Does Charmander Do When It Dozes, where X, Y, Trevor, Shauna, and Tierno entered Lumiose City through it. In Charging After Electrike, the group exited Lumiose City through the Route 5 Lumiose Gate. The Route 4 Lumiose Gate made a brief reappearance in Charging After Electrike when the group re-entered Lumiose City through it.

Trivia

  • Due to their design, the gates in the Sevii Islands are the only ones that have their supporting pillars built on water.
    • They are also the only gates that have a single access point, given that they are the gates of the islands' ports, with one common entrance and exit for the Seagallop Ferries. These gates are all headed north as well.
  • In Black 2 and White 2, if the player uses the Unova Link to swap their Black CityB2/White ForestW2 for the opposite version's equivalent, the text and images on the bulletin boards in the Black GatesB2/White GatesW2 will change accordingly. However, the gates themselves will not, and as such if the player calls their Mom on the Xtransceiver and asks her about the gates, she will incorrectly state they lead into Black CityB2/White ForestW2.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 閘口 Jaahpháu *
通行門 Tūnghàahng Mùhn *
Mandarin 閘口 Zhákǒu *
门口 Ménkǒu *
通行門 Tōngxíng Mén *
闸门 Zhámén *
Finland Flag.png Finnish Portti
France Flag.png French Porte
Germany Flag.png German Tor
Italy Flag.png Italian Varco
South Korea Flag.png Korean 게이트 Gate
Spain Flag.png Spanish Acceso
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Cổng


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