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{{search|pair of icy islands in the south of the [[Kanto]] region|the animated series-exclusive resort island with a similar name in the dub|Seafoam Island (anime)}}
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|jpname={{tt|双子島|ふたごじま}}
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|translated_name=Twin Islands
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|mapdesc=A pair of islands that is situated on Route 20. The two islands are shaped the same, as if they were twins.{{sup/3|FRLG}}<br/>Two small islands lightly floating in the ocean.{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>Two small islands lightly floating in the ocean. A shocking cold fills the caverns inside.{{sup/7|PE}}
The '''Seafoam Islands''' (Japanese: '''ふたごじま''' ''Twin Islands'') are a pair of islands that are situated on {{rt|20}}. The two islands are shaped the same, as if they were twins.
The '''Seafoam Islands''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|双子島|ふたごじま}}''' ''Twins Island'') are a pair of islands (one island in the Japanese versions of the games and other media as specified in the Trivia section [[Seafoam Islands#oneisland|here]]) that are situated on {{rt|20|Kanto}}. The two islands are shaped the same, as if they were twins.
==In the games==
==Terminology==
[[Image:Pokemon-GSC-Kanto-SeafoamIsland-Gym.png|thumb|Seafoam Islands hosts the [[Cinnabar Gym]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}.]]
This place is called '''Seafoam Island''' on the [[Kanto]] map seen in ''[[Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' (page 3), ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' (page 5), ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex]]'' (page 93), and ''[[Pokémon Crystal: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' (page 5).
The caves beneath the islands are full of twists and turns and have five separate floors. To complete the trek through them, a series of puzzles involving using {{m|Strength}} to move boulders to block the flow of water need to be solved.
The Seafoam Islands is the only known roost of the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Articuno}}. It's located on the very lowest floor of the caverns under the islands. It is also where [[Misty]] comes to train.
==Geography==
The caves beneath the islands are full of twists and turns and have five separate floors. To complete the trek through them, a series of puzzles
which involve using {{m|Strength}}{{sup/1}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} or [[Secret Technique|Strong Push]]{{sup/7|PE}} to move [[Movable boulder|boulders]] to block the flow of water, as the current is too fast to {{m|Surf}}{{sup/1}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} or [[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]]{{sup/7|PE}} across, need to be solved. Any attempt to Surf/Sea Skim on the currents will result to being sent back to where the current ends each time, and it is impossible to fight the currents. When the puzzle is solved, the boulders will stay in the water permanently.
In [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}}, the destruction of [[Cinnabar Island]] causes [[Blaine]] to move [[Cinnabar Gym|his]] [[Gym]] to the Seafoam Islands.
The Seafoam Islands is roost of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Articuno}}. It is located on the lowest floor of the caverns under the islands. It is also where [[Misty]] comes to train. In [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|IV}}, the [[Cinnabar Gym]] has been relocated here after the original Gym was destroyed by a volcanic eruption on [[Cinnabar Island]].
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Articuno can be here like before while Blaine's Gym is located in the east cave. As soon as the player walks into the east cave, there is a ladder that leads to an upper level where Blaine's Gym is located. There is a set of stairs leading to a lower level in the islands just past the ladder. The Gym is much bigger than it's Generation II counterpart as it sports a brand new puzzle with junior trainers. Strangely enough, the cave section of Seafoam Islands uses the same music as Johto dungeons such as Dark Cave, as opposed to the music used in Kanto dungeons.
==Items==
{{itlisth|ice}}
{{Itemlist|TM Fire|[[Cinnabar Gym|2F]], reward for defeating [[Blaine]]|HG=yes|SS=yes|display={{TM|50|Overheat}}}}
{{Itemlist|Ice Heal|1F, southeast of the westernmost ladder|FR=yes|LG=yes|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Escape Rope|1F, on a rock on the northern side of the south-east entrance room ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|1F, reward for defeating {{tc|Coach Trainer}} Yas|LP=yes|LE=yes|display=[[Rare Candy]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Heart Scale|
*1F, On a rock to the east of the entrance ''(hidden)'' (daily)
*1F, On a rock above the ladder in the northeast ''(hidden)'' (daily)|LP=yes|LE=yes|display=[[Heart Scale]] ×2}}
{{Itemlist|Revive|B1F, southeast of the ladder near the center of the floor|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Water Stone|
*B1F, in the south area of the floor, accessible from B2F
*B4F, on the westernmost rock of the rocks near the western ladder ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes|display=[[Water Stone]] ×2}}
{{Itemlist|Grip Claw|B1F, northern edge, at the end of the path behind the {{m|Strength}} [[Movable boulder|boulders]] on the east side|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Ice Heal|
* B1F, on the ledge in the middle of the room
* B1F, on the white-colored area in the center of the room ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes|display=[[Ice Heal]] ×2}}
{{Itemlist|Max Revive|B1F, on a rock near the western [[hole]] ''(hidden)'' (daily)|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Great Ball|B1F, in the closed-off section accessible from the northeastern ladder on 1F|LP=yes|LE=yes|display=[[Great Ball]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Nugget|B2F, on a rock in the south area of the floor ''(hidden)''|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Big Pearl|B2F, in the south area of the floor|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|TM Ice VI|B2F, in the south area of the floor|LP=yes|LE=yes|display={{TM|55|Ice Beam}}}}
{{Itemlist|Water Stone|B2F, near the middle of the southern edge of the room|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Ice Stone|B2F, on the southeast plateau|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Heart Scale|
*B2F, on a rock in the southwest corner ''(hidden)'' (daily)
*B2F, on a rock, southwest of the north-westernmost ladder ''(hidden)'' (daily)
*B2F, on a rock on the eastern wall, near the north-easternmost ladder ''(hidden)'' (daily)|LP=yes|LE=yes|display=[[Heart Scale]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Pearl|display={{i|Pearl}}|B2F, on a rock on the east side the tall rock pillar along the southern wall ''(hidden)'' (daily)|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Pearl|
* B2F, on a rock in the north-west corner of the room ''(hidden)''
* B2F, on a rock north of the south-easternmost ladder ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes|display={{i|Pearl}} ×2}}
{{Itemlist|Max Elixir|B3F, on the rock south of the easternmost boulder ''(hidden)''|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes|display=[[Max Elixir|Max Elixer]]}}
{{Itemlist|Nugget|B3F, on the northernmost rock of the rocks near the south-westernmost ladder ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Super Lure|B3F, in the southeast area of the floor|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Ultra Ball|B3F, northwest of the south-easternmost ladder|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Max Revive|B3F, between two rocks near the south-east corner ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|B3F, on a rock south-east of the north-west ladder ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Revive|B3F, east of the south-west ladder|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Big Pearl|B3F, on the other side of the western ice puzzle|HG=yes|SS=yes|display=[[Big Pearl]]}}
{{Itemlist|Big Pearl|B4F, southwest of {{p|Articuno}}|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Ultra Ball|B4F, in the south area of the floor|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Ultra Ball|B4F, on the easternmost rock of the rocks in the southeast area of the floor ''(hidden)''|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes}}
Wild Pokémon Encounter Data<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokered/tree/master/data/wild Pokémon Red and Blue Disassembly Wild Encounter Data - Pret]</ref><ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokeyellow/tree/master/data/wild Pokémon Yellow Disassembly Wild Encounter Data - Pret]</ref><ref>[https://shinyfinder.github.io/encounter-slots/blue-japanese/Land%20&%20Surf.html Pokémon Blue (Japanese) Wild Encounter Data - Shinyfinder]</ref>
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==Differences among generations==
In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, and {{gen|VII}} this is the home of {{p|Articuno}}.
In [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and IV, the destruction of [[Cinnabar Island]] causes [[Blaine]] to move [[Cinnabar Gym|his Gym]] to the Seafoam Islands.
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, while Blaine's Gym is still located in the east cave, Articuno can be found here as it was in Generations I and III. As soon as the {{player}} walks into the east cave, there is a ladder that leads to an upper level where Blaine's Gym is located. There is also a set of stairs leading to a lower level in the islands just past the ladder. The Gym is much bigger than its Generation II counterpart as it sports a brand-new puzzle with junior Trainers. The interior of the island received a massive redesign as well. The cave section of Seafoam Islands uses the same music as Johto dungeons such as [[Ice Path]], as opposed to the music used in Kanto dungeons. Also, unlike previous generations, there are three Trainers within the islands; two {{tc|Boarder}}s and one {{tc|Skier}}.
''This list is incomplete. You can help Bulbapedia by [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Seafoam_Islands&action=edit expanding it].''
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | 2nd floor
File:FL Seafoam Islands.png|In FR/LG
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | 3rd floor
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! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | 4th floor
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | 5th floor
==In the spin-off games==
|- style="background:#000"
[[File:ArticunoexGeneticApex275 artwork.png|thumb|150px|The Seafoam Islands as depicted on {{TCG ID|Genetic Apex|Articuno ex|275}}]]
! style="background:#{{red color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red}}
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:Seafoam1rby.PNG|150px]]
===Pokémon Pinball===
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:Seafoam2rby.PNG|150px]]
In {{g|Pinball}}, Seafoam Islands appears on the Red table; catchable Pokémon include {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Seel}}, {{p|Horsea}}, {{p|Staryu}}, and {{p|Articuno}}.
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:Seafoam3rby.PNG|150px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:Seafoam4rby.PNG|150px]]
===Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket===
| rowspan="3" | [[Image:Seafoam5rby.PNG|150px]]
In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]], the Seafoam Islands are depicted in the special illustration rare print of the {{TCG ID|Genetic Apex|Articuno ex|275}} card, along with {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Horsea}}, {{p|Seadra}}, and {{p|Krabby}}.
|-
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! style="background:#{{blue color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}
[[File:Seafoam Islands anime.png|thumb|250px|Seafoam Islands in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
|-
===''Pokémon the Series''===
! style="background:#{{firered color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}
In the [[dub]], the recurring location {{an|Seafoam Island}} (Japanese: '''ビンヌ''' ''Binnes'') derives its name from the Seafoam Islands. However, this beach resort has no relation to the icy Seafoam Islands that appeared in the games.
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Seafoam1frlg.PNG|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Seafoam2frlg.png|150px]]
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Seafoam3frlg.png|150px]]
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Agatha]] asked [[Scott]] if he had managed to find any strong {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the Seafoam Islands. In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', [[Metallica Island]] is mentioned to be located past the Seafoam Islands; however, it is incorrectly referred to in the dub as Seafoam Island.
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Seafoam4frlg.png|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Image:Seafoam5frlg.png|150px]]
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
|-
In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visited the Seafoam Islands to find an {{p|Articuno}}, which Goh needed to face in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] to clear a [[Project Mew]] [[Field Research|Trial Mission]]. Along the way, they encountered [[Horace]] and {{Gary}}, who joined them in the Raid Battle once Articuno was found. While they were unable to defeat Articuno, they fared well enough to pass the mission.
! style="background:#{{leafgreen color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}
|-
[[File:Red Rapidash PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Seafoam Islands in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} was briefly seen visiting the Seafoam Islands in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', where he caught {{p|Articuno}}.
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Seafoam Islands Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Seafoam Islands in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
The Seafoam Islands first appeared in ''[[PS025|You Know... Articuno]]'', where {{adv|Red}} arrived there with [[Misty]]. He then [[trade]]d his {{p|Krabby}} for her [[Gyara]]dos, after which Misty left on her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. Later, while walking on the island, Red and {{cat|Red's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} spotted [[Team Rocket]] members attempting to capture {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Articuno}}. Red fought against their {{p|Muk}}, but in the middle of the fight, his new Gyarados's past trauma of being experimented by Team Rocket caused it to go out of control. This gave Muk an opening to attack Red, until it was {{status|frozen}} by Articuno to save him. With Gyarados calming down as well, Red considered the battle won. However, unbeknownst to him, Articuno had spent so much energy to save him that Team Rocket succeeded in {{pkmn2|Caught|capturing}} it soon afterwards.
===={{MangaArc|Yellow}}====
In ''[[PS063|Extricated from Exeggutor]]'', {{adv|Yellow}} briefly stopped at Seafoam Islands while crossing the sea with [[Pika]]. During her brief stay, she encountered a wild {{p|Farfetch'd}}, which was having trouble finding its nest in a forest. Eventually it turned out that the "forest" was actually just a mass of migrating {{p|Exeggutor}} and {{p|Oddish}}. Yellow then called {{adv|Professor Oak}}, who told her that the unnatural migration was likely a sign of the Pokémon sensing an upcoming disaster, foreshadowing the [[Elite Four]]'s attack on the Kanto region.
[[File:Seafoam Islands Zensho.png|thumb|200px|Seafoam Islands in [[Pokémon Zensho]]]]
===Pokémon Zensho===
The Seafoam Islands appeared in ''[[PZ08|Cinnabar Island]]''. {{Zensho|Satoshi}} first passed by them on his way to Cinnabar Island. While doing so, he {{pkmn2|released}} the {{p|Seel}} he had received from Misty. He also caught a sight of Articuno, but it flew off before he could catch it. He then also met [[Blaine]], the [[Gym Leader]] of Cinnabar Island.
==In the anime==
After defeating Blaine at the [[Cinnabar Gym]], Satoshi agreed to help him catch Articuno. With the help of Satoshi's {{p|Jigglypuff}}'s {{m|Sing}}, Blaine was able to catch the [[Legendary birds|Legendary bird]] for himself.
[[Image:Seafoam Islands.png|thumb|The Seafoam Islands in the anime.]]
{{-}}
The anime version of the Seafoam Islands is much more populated, and has a relatively large town. Ash goes there to train for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] where he meets [[Professor Westwood V]], who is researching the evolution of {{p|Slowpoke}}. He also sees {{ka|Victor|a surfer}} take the local challenge to plant a flag on a large rock sticking out of the ocean. Unlike the games, road/ground travel is possible by a bridge between the island and [[Fuchsia City]]. Ferries leave from here, and travel to [[Littleroot Town]] in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]].
Later, {{Tracey}} and [[Ritchie]] go there to find Professor Oak after he is kidnapped at the TV Station.
==Trivia==
* {{anchor|oneisland}}In the Japanese versions of the [[Generation I]] games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!]], a {{tc|Picnicker}} on {{rt|20|Kanto}} states that the Seafoam Islands used to be two islands, implying that they are currently considered a single island, which is consistent with the games depicting one continuous landmass at high tide. This is also consistent with how they are portrayed in [[Pokémon Adventures]] and in {{aniseries|PTS}}. However, in the English versions, the Picnicker's line is changed to state that the Seafoam Islands used to be a single island.
* In {{game|Yellow}}, {{p|Krabby}} has increased encounter rates when walking on 1F, B2F, and B3F, while {{p|Kingler}} has increased encounter rates on B1F and B3F and has been made available on B2F and B4F. Both are also available and quite common when [[fishing]] on B3F and B4F. This is likely a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to [[Ash's Kingler]], which was caught as a Krabby.
* Enoshima, the likely reference point for the Seafoam Island, has a legend associated with it that further within the Iwaya Caves is an ice cave connected to Mt. Fuji; this is likely what inspired the Seafoam Islands' frigid nature, and connection to Articuno.
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
* '''Spanish:''' ''Islas Espuma''
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This article is about the pair of icy islands in the south of the Kanto region. For the animated series-exclusive resort island with a similar name in the dub, see Seafoam Island (anime).
Seafoam Islands
双子島 Twins Island
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Map description
A pair of islands that is situated on Route 20. The two islands are shaped the same, as if they were twins.FRLG Two small islands lightly floating in the ocean.HGSS Two small islands lightly floating in the ocean. A shocking cold fills the caverns inside.PE
The Seafoam Islands (Japanese: 双子島Twins Island) are a pair of islands (one island in the Japanese versions of the games and other media as specified in the Trivia section here) that are situated on Route 20. The two islands are shaped the same, as if they were twins.
The caves beneath the islands are full of twists and turns and have five separate floors. To complete the trek through them, a series of puzzles
which involve using StrengthRBYFRLGHGSS or Strong PushPE to move boulders to block the flow of water, as the current is too fast to SurfRBYFRLGHGSS or Sea SkimPE across, need to be solved. Any attempt to Surf/Sea Skim on the currents will result to being sent back to where the current ends each time, and it is impossible to fight the currents. When the puzzle is solved, the boulders will stay in the water permanently.
The Seafoam Islands is roost of the Legendary PokémonArticuno. It is located on the lowest floor of the caverns under the islands. It is also where Misty comes to train. In Generations II and IV, the Cinnabar Gym has been relocated here after the original Gym was destroyed by a volcanic eruption on Cinnabar Island.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, while Blaine's Gym is still located in the east cave, Articuno can be found here as it was in Generations I and III. As soon as the player walks into the east cave, there is a ladder that leads to an upper level where Blaine's Gym is located. There is also a set of stairs leading to a lower level in the islands just past the ladder. The Gym is much bigger than its Generation II counterpart as it sports a brand-new puzzle with junior Trainers. The interior of the island received a massive redesign as well. The cave section of Seafoam Islands uses the same music as Johto dungeons such as Ice Path, as opposed to the music used in Kanto dungeons. Also, unlike previous generations, there are three Trainers within the islands; two Boarders and one Skier.
In the dub, the recurring location Seafoam Island (Japanese: ビンヌBinnes) derives its name from the Seafoam Islands. However, this beach resort has no relation to the icy Seafoam Islands that appeared in the games.
In Battling in the Freezing Raid!, Ash and Goh visited the Seafoam Islands to find an Articuno, which Goh needed to face in a Raid Battle to clear a Project MewTrial Mission. Along the way, they encountered Horace and Gary, who joined them in the Raid Battle once Articuno was found. While they were unable to defeat Articuno, they fared well enough to pass the mission.
The Seafoam Islands first appeared in You Know... Articuno, where Red arrived there with Misty. He then traded his Krabby for her Gyarados, after which Misty left on her Starmie. Later, while walking on the island, Red and his Pokémon spotted Team Rocket members attempting to capture Articuno. Red fought against their Muk, but in the middle of the fight, his new Gyarados's past trauma of being experimented by Team Rocket caused it to go out of control. This gave Muk an opening to attack Red, until it was frozen by Articuno to save him. With Gyarados calming down as well, Red considered the battle won. However, unbeknownst to him, Articuno had spent so much energy to save him that Team Rocket succeeded in capturing it soon afterwards.
In Extricated from Exeggutor, Yellow briefly stopped at Seafoam Islands while crossing the sea with Pika. During her brief stay, she encountered a wild Farfetch'd, which was having trouble finding its nest in a forest. Eventually it turned out that the "forest" was actually just a mass of migrating Exeggutor and Oddish. Yellow then called Professor Oak, who told her that the unnatural migration was likely a sign of the Pokémon sensing an upcoming disaster, foreshadowing the Elite Four's attack on the Kanto region.
The Seafoam Islands appeared in Cinnabar Island. Satoshi first passed by them on his way to Cinnabar Island. While doing so, he released the Seel he had received from Misty. He also caught a sight of Articuno, but it flew off before he could catch it. He then also met Blaine, the Gym Leader of Cinnabar Island.
After defeating Blaine at the Cinnabar Gym, Satoshi agreed to help him catch Articuno. With the help of Satoshi's Jigglypuff's Sing, Blaine was able to catch the Legendary bird for himself.
Trivia
In the Japanese versions of the Generation I games, Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!, a Picnicker on Route 20 states that the Seafoam Islands used to be two islands, implying that they are currently considered a single island, which is consistent with the games depicting one continuous landmass at high tide. This is also consistent with how they are portrayed in Pokémon Adventures and in Pokémon the Series. However, in the English versions, the Picnicker's line is changed to state that the Seafoam Islands used to be a single island.
In Pokémon Yellow, Krabby has increased encounter rates when walking on 1F, B2F, and B3F, while Kingler has increased encounter rates on B1F and B3F and has been made available on B2F and B4F. Both are also available and quite common when fishing on B3F and B4F. This is likely a reference to Ash's Kingler, which was caught as a Krabby.
Enoshima, the likely reference point for the Seafoam Island, has a legend associated with it that further within the Iwaya Caves is an ice cave connected to Mt. Fuji; this is likely what inspired the Seafoam Islands' frigid nature, and connection to Articuno.
Ilhas Espuma (anime) Ilhas Seafoam (Adventures volume 5-present) Ilha Seafoam (PS024-PS031) Ilhas de Espuma do Mar (The Official Pokémon Handbook) Ilhas de Espuma Marinha (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Morning (Psyduck)
Day/Evening (Dewgong)
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