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|image=HGSS Viridian Forest-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png
|image=Viridian Forest PE.png
|type=land
|type=forest
|mapdesc=A deep and sprawling forest that extends around Viridian City. A natural maze, many people become lost inside.{{sup/3|FRLG}}<br/>A forest filled with nature and Bug-type Pokémon.{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>A deep, shady forest filled with nature and Bug-type Pokémon.{{sup/7|PE}}
|location_name=Viridian Forest
|location_name=Viridian Forest
|japanese_name=トキワのもり
|japanese_name={{tt|トキワの森|Tokiwa no Mori}}
|translated_name=Tokiwa Forest
|translated_name=Tokiwa Forest
|location={{rt|2}}
|location={{rt|2|Kanto}}
|region=Kanto
|region=Kanto
|generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}
|generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VII}}
|map=Kanto_Viridian_Forest_map.gif
}}
}}
[[Image:FL Viridian Forest.png|thumb|Eyecatch in Generation III]]
'''Viridian Forest''' (Japanese: '''トキワの{{tt|森|もり}}''' ''Tokiwa Forest'') is a [[forest]] which lies between [[Viridian City]] and [[Pewter City]] in the middle of {{rt|2|Kanto}} with both the north and south entrances of Viridian Forest open to the route. The deep and sprawling forest is said to be a natural maze as many people get lost inside. The trees in the forest are so thick that little light gets in, and because of this the forest is full of {{t|Bug}}- and {{type|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that attract {{tc|Bug Catcher}}s and other Trainers.
[[Image:Viridianforestrby.PNG|thumb|Viridian Forest in Generation I]]
[[Image:Viridian Forest.png|thumb|Viridian Forest in Generation III]]
'''Viridian Forest''' (Japanese: '''トキワのもり''' ''Tokiwa Forest'') lies between [[Viridian City]] and [[Pewter City]]. The trees in the forest are so thick that little light gets in. It is full of {{t|Bug}}- and {{type2|Flying}} [[Pokémon]].  A natural maze, many people become lost inside.


Both the north and south entrances of Viridian Forest open to [[Route 2]].
In [[Generation II]], Viridian Forest no longer exists as a standalone area and has been replaced with a maze of standard trees, containing items and [[Berry]] trees, which is now a part of Route 2. The maze forms roughly the same design as before and the items are placed similarly to those located in Generations I, III, and VII. However, in the [[Generation IV]] remakes, the forest is re-expanded into the state of an actual dungeon, with five Trainers added, and with Pokémon similar to those of Pokémon Yellow.


Viridian Forest disappears in the Generation II games, presumably cut down, though this may have been just to save space on the game cart, as in its place are standard trees on Route 2 (forming roughly the same design as before), items and Berry trees. In the Generation IV remakes, the forest instead remains in its full-sized maze-like glory.
==Geography==
[[File:FL Viridian Forest.png|thumb|200px|[[Location preview|Preview]] of Viridian Forest in FireRed and LeafGreen]]
Viridian Forest is a deep and sprawling woodland expanding across {{rt|2|Kanto}} reaching to [[Pewter City]] in the north and to [[Viridian City]] in the south, giving the forest its name. The trees in this area have grown so dense that light has trouble getting through, and because of this the forest seems dark and gloomy. The path across to each terminus winds its way around the dense layers of trees, creating a giant labyrinth many liken to a natural maze, as many people get lost inside. The entrance to the forest seems to be light and airy: the trees are not as thick and sunlight is able to get in fine. The trees stand tall and the grass appears to be long and unmaintained, while trees in the distance appear to be shadowed.


== Items ==
Because of its dark and shady environment, Viridian Forest hosts a large array of different {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. They are not particularly powerful, but they will cause [[status condition]]s such as paralysis and poison. It is advised from sign posts and even from other Trainers that Trainers should buy status condition healing items such as [[Antidote]] and [[Paralyze Heal]] before entering the forest. Pokémon such as {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Metapod}}, and {{p|Kakuna}} inhabit trees and [[tall grass]], allowing themselves to stay hidden from predators. Viridian Forest is also one of the locations where Trainers can seek wild {{p|Pikachu}} as well as under-leveled {{p|Pidgeotto}}, making the forest a very exclusive place to find Pokémon. {{tc|Bug Catcher}}s, who own common {{type|Bug}} Pokémon such as Caterpie and Weedle, come here in groups from Viridian and Pewter to battle and train.
 
==Items==
{{Itlisth|forest}}
{{Itemlist|Antidote|On the southwesternmost square of the lone tree north of the southern entrance ''(hidden)''|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Poké Ball|At the end of a [[Tall grass|grassy]] dead-end path northwest of the southern entrance|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}}}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|
* In the patch of [[Tall grass|grass]] to the very east of the southern entrance
* In a small area southeast of the [[Trainer Tips]] sign southeast of the northern entrance
* Four squares west of {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Sammy, south of the northern entrance ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes|display=[[Potion]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Antidote|In the northeast area of the forest, northwest of a [[Trainer Tips]] sign|R=yes|B=yes|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|In the northeast area of the forest, northwest of a [[Trainer Tips]] sign|Y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|
* At the end of a grassless dead-end path southeast of the northern entrance
* One square west of the {{tc|Bug Catcher}} south of the northern entrance ''(hidden)''|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes|display=[[Potion]] ×2}}
{{Itemlist|Antidote|North of the southern entrance, to the east of the Trainer Tips sign|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Razz Berry|Southeast corner of the forest, in the tall grass at the base of a tree|LP=yes|LE=yes|display=[[Razz Berry]] ×3}}
{{itemlist|Tiny Mushroom|Northwest of the Antidote, at a dead end past the grass|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{itemlist|Poké Ball|Southwest corner of the forest, in the tall grass at the base of a tree|LP=yes|LE=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}} ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|Northeast corner of the forest, behind a tree|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|South of northern entrance, in front of Bug Catcher Sammy ''(hidden)''|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{itemlist|Lure|At the end of a grassless dead-end path, southeast of the northern entrance|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Big Mushroom|
* South of {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Stacey ''(hidden)''
* Northwest of the Leaf Stone ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes|display=[[Big Mushroom]] ×2}}
{{Itemlist|Blue Flute|Northwest of {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Stacey|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Dire Hit|Northeast of {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Abner inside the north curve|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Full Restore|At a dead end after going up some steps south-east of {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Abner ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Leaf Stone|After following some steps in the southwest area of the forest|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Max Ether|In patch of grass west of southern entrance ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Tiny Mushroom|
* East of {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Ellis ''(hidden)''
* North of TM77 ''(hidden)''
* On a ledge north of the southern entrance ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes|display=[[Tiny Mushroom|TinyMushroom]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|TM Normal|At a dead end just past some grass in the furthest southeast area of the forest|HG=yes|SS=yes|display={{TM|77|Psych Up}}}}
{{Itlistfoot|forest}}
 
==Pokémon==
===Generation I===
===Generation I===
*[[Poké Ball#Generation I Poké Balls|Poké Ball]]
{{catch/header|forest|no}}
*{{DL|Potion|Potion}}
{{catch/entry1|010|Caterpie|yes|no|no|Grass|3|5%|type1=bug}}
*{{DL|Potion|Potion}} (Hidden)
{{catch/entry1|010|Caterpie|no|yes|no|Grass|3-5|45%|type1=bug}}
*{{DL|Status ailment healing item|Antidote}}{{sup|RB}}
{{catch/entry1|010|Caterpie|no|no|yes|Grass|3-6|55%|type1=bug}}
*{{DL|Potion|Potion}}{{sup|Y}}
{{catch/entry1|011|Metapod|yes|no|no|Grass|4|5%|type1=bug}}
*{{DL|Status ailment healing item|Antidote}} (Hidden)
{{catch/entry1|011|Metapod|no|yes|no|Grass|4-6|40%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entry1|011|Metapod|no|no|yes|Grass|4, 6|20%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entry1|013|Weedle|yes|no|no|Grass|3-5|45%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entry1|013|Weedle|no|yes|no|Grass|3|5%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entry1|014|Kakuna|yes|no|no|Grass|4-6|40%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entry1|014|Kakuna|no|yes|no|Grass|4|5%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entry1|016|Pidgey|no|no|yes|Grass|4, 6, 8|24%|type1=normal|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entry1|017|Pidgeotto|no|no|yes|Grass|9|1%|type1=normal|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entry1|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|no|Grass|3, 5|5%|type1=electric}}
{{catch/footer|forest}}


===Generation III===
===Generation III===
*[[Poké Ball#Generation I Poké Balls|Poké Ball]]
{{Catch/header|forest|no}}
*{{DL|Potion|Potion}} ×3 (1 hidden)
{{Catch/entryfl|010|Caterpie|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|40%|type1=bug}}
*{{DL|Status ailment healing item|Antidote}} ×2 (1 hidden)
{{catch/entryfl|011|Metapod|yes|no|Grass|5|5%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entryfl|011|Metapod|no|yes|Grass|4-6|10%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entryfl|013|Weedle|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|40%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryfl|014|Kakuna|yes|no|Grass|4-6|10%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryfl|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Grass|5|5%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{Catch/entryfl|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|Grass|3, 5|5%|type1=electric}}
{{Catch/footer|forest}}
 
===Generation IV===
{{Catch/header|forest|yes}}
{{catch/entryhs|010|Caterpie|yes|no|Grass|3|40%|40%|0%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entryhs|013|Weedle|no|yes|Grass|3|40%|40%|0%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|011|Metapod|yes|no|Grass|3, 5|30%|30%|0%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entryhs|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Grass|3, 5|30%|30%|0%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|Grass|3|10%|0%|0%|type1=normal|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|Grass|3, 7|0%|15%|0%|type1=normal|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|012|Butterfree|yes|no|Grass|7|10%|0%|0%|type1=bug|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|015|Beedrill|no|yes|Grass|7|10%|0%|0%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|Grass|4, 7|6%|6%|0%|type1=electric}}
{{catch/entryhs|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|Grass|4|0%|0%|5%|type1=electric}}
{{catch/entryhs|017|Pidgeotto|yes|yes|Grass|7|4%|9%|0%|type1=normal|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|Grass|3, 5|0%|0%|80%|type1=normal|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|164|Noctowl|yes|yes|Grass|7|0%|0%|15%|type1=normal|type2=flying}}
{{catch/div|forest|Headbutt<br><small>Group A</small>}}
{{catch/entryhs|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|Headbutt|3-4|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|165|Ledyba|no|yes|Headbutt|3-4|all=10%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|167|Spinarak|yes|no|Headbutt|3-4|all=10%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|273|Seedot|yes|no|Headbutt|3-4|all=30%|type1=Grass|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|273|Seedot|no|yes|Headbutt|3-4|all=10%|type1=Grass|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|285|Shroomish|yes|no|Headbutt|3-4|all=10%|type1=Grass|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|285|Shroomish|no|yes|Headbutt|3-4|all=30%|type1=Grass|10=k}}
{{Catch/div|forest|Headbutt<br><small>Group B</small>}}
{{catch/entryhs|164|Noctowl|yes|yes|Headbutt|5-7|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|166|Ledian|no|yes|Headbutt|5-7|all=10%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|168|Ariados|yes|no|Headbutt|5-7|all=10%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|273|Seedot|yes|no|Headbutt|5-7|all=30%|type1=Grass|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|273|Seedot|no|yes|Headbutt|5-7|all=10%|type1=Grass|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|285|Shroomish|yes|no|Headbutt|5-7|all=10%|type1=Grass|10=k}}
{{catch/entryhs|285|Shroomish|no|yes|Headbutt|5-7|all=30%|type1=Grass|10=k}}
{{catch/div|forest|Swarm}}
{{catch/entryhs|401|Kricketot|yes|yes|Swarm|3, 5|all=40%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/div|forest|Special}}
{{catch/entryhs|322|Numel|yes|yes|Hoenn|5|all=20%|type1=fire|type2=ground}}
{{catch/entryhs|325|Spoink|yes|yes|Hoenn|3|all=20%|type1=psychic}}
{{catch/entryhs|406|Budew|yes|yes|Sinnoh|3|all=20%|type1=grass|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|455|Carnivine|yes|yes|Sinnoh|5|all=20%|type1=grass}}
{{Catch/footer|forest}}


== Pokémon that appear in Viridian Forest ==
===Generation VII===
{{Catch/header|forest|no}}
{{Catch/entrype|010|Caterpie|yes|no|Grass|3-6|25%|type1=Bug}}
{{Catch/entrype|010|Caterpie|no|yes|Grass|3-6|24%|type1=Bug}}
{{Catch/entrype|011|Metapod|yes|yes|Grass|3-6|10%|type1=Bug}}
{{Catch/entrype|012|Butterfree|yes|no|Grass|3-6|1%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entrype|013|Weedle|yes|no|Grass|3-6|24%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entrype|013|Weedle|no|yes|Grass|3-6|25%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entrype|014|Kakuna|yes|yes|Grass|3-6|10%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entrype|015|Beedrill|no|yes|Grass|3-6|1%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entrype|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|Grass|3-6|15%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entrype|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|Grass|3-6|5%|type1=Electric}}
{{Catch/entrype|043|Oddish|yes|no|Grass|3-6|10%|type1=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entrype|069|Bellsprout|no|yes|Grass|3-6|10%|type1=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/div|forest|Rare Spawns}}
{{Catch/entrype|001|Bulbasaur|yes|yes|Grass|3-6|-|type1=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/footer|forest|2}}


==Trainers==
===Generation I===
===Generation I===
{{catchableheader|land}}
====Pokémon Red and Blue====
{{catchentry1|013|Weedle|yes|no|no|Grass|3-5|50%}}
{{Trainerheader|forest}}
{{catchentry1|013|Weedle|no|yes|no|Grass|3|5%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr RG Bug Catcher.png|game=1|Bug Catcher||60|2|013|Weedle||6||010|Caterpie||6|||}}
{{catchentry1|014|Kakuna|yes|no|no|Grass|4-6|35%}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{catchentry1|014|Kakuna|no|yes|no|Grass|4|5%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr RG Bug Catcher.png|game=1|Bug Catcher||70|3|013|Weedle||7||014|Kakuna||7||013|Weedle||7|||}}
{{catchentry1|016|Pidgey|no|no|yes|Grass|4-8|24%}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{catchentry1|010|Caterpie|yes|no|no|Grass|3|5%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr RG Bug Catcher.png|game=1|Bug Catcher||90|1|013|Weedle||9|||}}
{{catchentry1|010|Caterpie|no|yes|no|Grass|3-5|50%}}
{{Trainerfooter|forest|I}}
{{catchentry1|010|Caterpie|no|no|yes|Grass|3-6|55%}}
 
{{catchentry1|011|Metapod|yes|no|no|Grass|4|5%}}
====Pokémon Yellow====
{{catchentry1|011|Metapod|no|yes|no|Grass|4-6|35%}}
{{Trainerheader|forest}}
{{catchentry1|011|Metapod|no|no|yes|Grass|4-6|20%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr Y Lass.png|game=1|Lass||90|2|029|Nidoran♀||6||032|Nidoran♂||6|||}}
{{catchentry1|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|no|Grass|3-5|5%}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{catchentry1|017|Pidgeotto|no|no|yes|Grass|9|1%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr Y Bug Catcher.png|game=1|Bug Catcher||70|2|010|Caterpie||7||010|Caterpie||7|||}}
{{catchablefooter|land}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr Y Bug Catcher.png|game=1|Bug Catcher||60|3|011|Metapod||6||010|Caterpie||6||011|Metapod||6|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr Y Bug Catcher.png|game=1|Bug Catcher||80|2|010|Caterpie||8||011|Metapod||8|||}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr Y Bug Catcher.png|game=1|Bug Catcher||100|1|010|Caterpie||10|||}}
{{Trainerfooter|forest|I}}


===Generation III===
===Generation III===
{{Catchableheader|land|2}}
{{Trainerheader|forest}}
{{Catchentryfl|010|Caterpie|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|40%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr FRLG Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Rick|72|2|013|Weedle|♂|6|None|010|Caterpie||6|None|36=シンイチ|37=Shinichi}}
{{catchentryfl|013|Weedle|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|40%}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{catchentryfl|014|Kakuna|yes|no|Grass|4-6|10%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr FRLG Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Doug|84|3|013|Weedle|♂|7|None|014|Kakuna|♂|7|None|013|Weedle|♂|7|None|36=オサム|37=Osamu}}
{{catchentryfl|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Grass|4-6|5%}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{catchentryfl|011|Metapod|yes|no|Grass|4-6|5%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr FRLG Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Anthony|96|2|010|Caterpie|♂|7|None|010|Caterpie||8|None|36=シュンスケ|37=Shunsuke}}
{{catchentryfl|011|Metapod|no|yes|Grass|4-6|10%}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{Catchentryfl|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|5%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr FRLG Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Charlie|84|3|011|Metapod|♂|7|None|010|Caterpie||7|None|011|Metapod||7|None|36=マナブ|37=Manabu}}
{{Catchablefooter|land|2}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr FRLG Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Sammy|108|1|013|Weedle|♂|9|None|36=タツヒロ|37=Tatsuhiro}}
{{Trainerfooter|forest}}


===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
{{catchableheader|land|2}}
{{trainerheader|forest}}
{{catchtime|morning}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr HGSS Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Abner|704|3|012|Butterfree||44|None|015|Beedrill||44|None|025|Pikachu||44|None|36=シオ|37=Shio}}
{{catchentryhs|010|Caterpie|yes|no|Grass|3|40%}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{catchentryhs|013|Weedle|no|yes|Grass|3|40%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr HGSS Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Ellis|736|3|013|Weedle||28|None|014|Kakuna||38|None|015|Beedrill||46|None|36=メグル|37=Meguru}}
{{catchentryhs|011|Metapod|yes|no|Grass|3-5|30%}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{catchentryhs|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Grass|3|30%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr HGSS Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Stacey|960|3|011|Metapod||52|None|011|Metapod||56|None|011|Metapod||60|None|36=リキマル|37=Rikimaru}}
{{catchentryhs|012|Butterfree|yes|no|Grass|7|10%}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{catchentryhs|015|Beedrill|no|yes|Grass|7|10%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr HGSS Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Dion|800|01|168|Ariados||50|None|36=ソラチ|37=Sorachi}}
{{catchentryhs|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|Grass|3|10%}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{catchentryhs|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|Grass|4-7|6%}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr HGSS Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Dane|768|02|015|Beedrill||44|None|012|Butterfree||48|None|36=モンタ|37=Monta}}
{{catchentryhs|017|Pidgeotto|yes|yes|Grass|7|4%}}
{{trainerfooter|forest|2}}
{{catchtime|day}}
{{catchentryhs|010|Caterpie|yes|no|Grass|3|40%}}
{{catchentryhs|013|Weedle|no|yes|Grass|3|40%}}
{{catchentryhs|011|Metapod|yes|no|Grass|3-5|30%}}
{{catchentryhs|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Grass|3|30%}}
{{catchentryhs|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|Grass|3-7|15%}}
{{catchentryhs|017|Pidgeotto|yes|yes|Grass|7|9%}}
{{catchentryhs|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|Grass|4-7|6%}}
{{catchtime|night}}
{{catchentryhs|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|80%}}
{{catchentryhs|164|Noctowl|yes|yes|Grass|7|15%}}
{{catchentryhs|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|Grass|4|5%}}
{{catchtime|Special}}
{{catchentryhs|401|Kricketot|yes|yes|[[Mass Outbreak|Swarms]]|Unknown|Unknown}}
{{catchentryhs|322|Numel|yes|yes|[[Hoenn Sound]]|Unknown|Unknown}}
{{catchentryhs|325|Spoink|yes|yes|[[Hoenn Sound]]|Unknown|Unknown}}
{{catchentryhs|406|Budew|yes|yes|[[Sinnoh Sound]]|Unknown|Unknown}}
{{catchentryhs|455|Carnivine|yes|yes|[[Sinnoh Sound]]|Unknown|Unknown}}
{{Catchablefooter|land|2}}


==Trainers==
===Generation VII===
====Generation I====
{{trainerheader|forest}}
====={{game|Red and Blue|s}}=====
{{trainerentry|VSLass PE.png{{!}}90px|game=PE|Lass|Joana|40<br>3 {{i|Poké Ball}}s|1|019|Rattata|♂|4|None|36=マコ|37=Mako}}
{{Trainerheader}}
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==Layout==
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====Generation III====
==[[Location preview|Preview]]==
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File:HGSS Viridian Forest-Night.png|Night (Pikachu)
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==Trainer Tips==
==Trainer Tips==
===FireRed and LeafGreen===
===Generation III===
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==Music==
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| [[Pokémon Red & Pokémon Green: Super Music Collection|Viridian Forest]]
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| [[Junichi Masuda]]
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| [[Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Viridian Forest]] || [[Junichi Masuda]] || [[Go Ichinose]]
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| [[Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection|Viridian Forest]] || [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Go Ichinose]] || [[Takuto Kitsuta]]<br><small>[[GB Sounds]]:</small> [[Go Ichinose]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|LGP}}{{GameIcon|LGE}}
| [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Super Music Collection|Viridian Forest]] || [[Junichi Masuda]] || [[Shota Kageyama]]
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==In the spin-off games==
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===Pokémon Pinball===
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[[File:Pinball Viridian Forest.png|thumb]]
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In {{g|Pinball}}, Viridian Forest appears on the Red and Blue tables. Catchable {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} include {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Pikachu}}.
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===Pokémon Channel===
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Viridian Forest appears in [[Pokémon Channel]]. It can be visited by traveling on the bus once the Viridian Pass has been obtained from [[Shop 'N Squirtle]]. A campfire is held every non-rainy night. After {{p|Jirachi}} arrives with the projector, the [[Pichu Brothers]] episode ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'' can be watched in the stars on clear nights. It is also possible to [[Pokémon constellation|stargaze]] on clear nights.
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===Hey You, Pikachu!===
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In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], the {{OBP|player|Hey You, Pikachu!}} is able to go to the Viridian Forest, as well as the Entrance to Viridian Forest, and the Viridian Forest Edge. These are among various other places where the player may interact with Pikachu and other Pokémon.
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
Viridian Forest appeared in multiple episodes of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first shown in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', and appeared again in the [[EP004|following episode]], where it was the location of {{Ash}}'s first {{pkmn|battle}}.
===Main series===
====[[Original series]]====
[[File:Viridian Forest anime.png|thumb|250px|Viridian Forest in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Viridian Forest was first shown at the end of ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''. While traveling through the forest, {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} encountered a {{p|Caterpie}}, and Ash decided to throw a {{i|Poké Ball}} at it to try and {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it.
 
In ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', Ash was revealed to have caught Caterpie as his first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He then caught his second Pokémon, {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, the following day after a brief {{pkmn|battle}} with {{AP|Pikachu}}. At the end of the episode, after defeating {{TRT}} in a battle, Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}}.
 
The forest was also the setting of the [[EP004|following episode]]. While traveling through the forest, Ash spotted a {{p|Weedle}} and decided to catch it. He used Pidgeotto against it, but another {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Samurai]] arrived on scene and challenged Ash to a battle. Meanwhile, the Weedle escaped and Samurai rebuked Ash for it. The two then engaged themselves in a Pokémon battle, which got stuck for hours as their Metapod were unable to do anything but use {{m|Harden}}. All of a sudden, a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} arrived and carried Ash's Metapod away. Samurai took Ash, Misty and their other Pokémon to a safe place, but not before running into group of {{p|Kakuna}} which promptly evolved and attacked them. The next day, Ash went and saved his Metapod from under the very same tree, having noticed him there the day before. Due Team Rocket's loud entrance, the Beedrill woke up and started chasing Ash. He apologized to Metapod for leaving him in trouble like that, after which he saved his Trainer from a Beedrill's {{m|Twineedle}} attack. Afterwards, he quickly evolved into a {{AP|Butterfree}} and saved Ash, Misty, and the samurai by putting the Beedrill asleep with {{m|Sleep Powder}}. At the end of the episode, Ash and Misty left Viridian Forest.
 
Ash and {{ashfr}} revisited Viridian Forest in ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]''. As the group went through the forest, they were attacked by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}. The flock's leader was a {{AP|Fearow}}, which apparently [[Evolution|evolved]] from the Spearow that Ash hit with a rock on [[EP001|the first day of his journey]]. Ash climbed a tree to escape and found Team Rocket with a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}} who were in a turf war with the flock of Spearow. After sending Team Rocket falling from tree as a bait for the Spearow, Ash sent out his own Pidgeotto to tell the other bird Pokémon that it was safe to leave. The Fearow then came back, however, and started attacking bird Pokémon. Ash's Pidgeotto tried to fight the Fearow, but was badly hurt. Instead of giving up, however, it then evolved into a {{AP|Pidgeot}}. Pidgeot and Pikachu then teamed up to defeat the Fearow and its minions. Ash also tried to catch the Fearow but failed, forcing them just to chase it away. Ash decided to {{pkmn2|released|leave}} Pidgeot in the forest to look after the Pidgey and Pidgeotto.
 
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Ash revisited Viridian Forest alone in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''. Soon after entering the forest, he was attacked by Team Rocket, who snatched his Pikachu. As Ash had left all of his other Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], he was unable to fight back. However, he suddenly received unexpected help from his Pidgeot, who freed Pikachu and allowed him to send Team Rocket blasting off. Ash then invited Pidgeot to come with him again, which it agreed to.
 
====Pokémon====
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| {{ActivePoké|Viridian Forest|Beedrill|Viridian Forest Beedrill.png|Bug|Poison|link=no|nick=Beedrill (multiple)}}
| {{ActivePoké|Viridian Forest|Weedle|Viridian Forest Weedle.png|Bug|Poison|link=no|nick=Weedle (multiple)}}
| {{ActivePoké|Viridian Forest|Kakuna|Viridian Forest Kakuna.png|Bug|Poison|link=no|nick=Kakuna (multiple)}}
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| {{ActivePoké|Viridian Forest|Spearow|Kanto Route 1 Spearow.png|Normal|Flying|link=no|nick=Spearow (multiple)}}
| {{ActivePoké|Viridian Forest|Fearow|Recurring Fearow anime.png|Normal|Flying|link=Ash's Fearow}}
| {{ActivePoké|Viridian Forest|Pidgey|Viridian Forest Pidgey Pidgeotto.png|Normal|Flying|link=no|nick=Pidgey (multiple)}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Viridian Forest|Pidgeotto|Viridian Forest Pidgey Pidgeotto.png|Normal|Flying|link=no|nick=Pidgeotto (multiple)}}
|}
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=====Caught Pokémon=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Viridian Forest|Caterpie|Ash Caterpie Tackle.png|Bug|link=Ash's Caterpie}}
| {{InactivePoké|Viridian Forest|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|Normal|Flying|link=Ash's Pidgeot||fir=Pidgeotto}}
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|}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Viridian Forest PG.png|thumb|250px|Viridian Forest in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Viridian Forest appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', where {{ga|Red}} was seen encountering a {{p|Pikachu}}. After sending out his {{p|Bulbasaur}}, he caught it with a {{i|Poké Ball}}. Afterwards, Red used [[Red's Pikachu|his Pikachu]] to battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Caterpie}} as {{p|Zapdos}} flew by.
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==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Viridian Forest Adventures.png|thumb|300px|Viridian Forest in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
It is said that once every ten years, a child is born in Viridian Forest, possessing mysterious powers. [[Lance]] and {{adv|Yellow}} both share these powers, being able to heal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} using physical touch, as well as having the ability to read the minds of Pokémon. In addition, Yellow can also move inanimate objects, namely [[Poké Ball]]s, by thought, as well as raise her Pokémon's [[level]]s using the power of Viridian Forest, although this power seems involuntary and temporary.
 
Years before the events of the {{pkmn|manga}}, {{adv|Giovanni}} {{pkmn2|caught}} his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]], a {{p|Weedle}}, in Viridian Forest. It later evolved into a {{TP|Giovanni|Beedrill}}, which is one of his few non-{{type|Ground}} Pokémon, and the one of those that he uses the most often.
 
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
Viridian Forest debuted in ''[[PS003|The Secret of Kangaskhan]]'', where it was visited by {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}}. Blue attempted to catch a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Kangaskhan}}, but Red stopped him upon realizing that Kangaskhan's baby had been {{status|poisoned}}. After healing the baby with an [[Antidote]], Red let the now-calmed Kangaskhan go, much to Blue's irritation.
 
In ''[[PS036|Drat That Dratini!]]'', Red returned to the forest, saving young Yellow from a {{p|Dratini}} and helping her catch her first Pokémon, a [[Ratty|Rattata]].
 
In ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen?!]]'', Giovanni revealed that [[Team Rocket]] had been transporting the Pokémon they had captured, bio-engineered, and trained to Viridian Forest, where they would awaken their primal instincts and form an unstoppable Pokémon army.
 
===={{MangaArc|Yellow}}====
Viridian Forest appeared again in ''[[PS043|Sea Sea Seadra]]'', where Yellow met {{adv|Bill}} there after taking [[Pika]] under her care following Red's disappearance. In ''[[PS044|Do Wrong, Dewgong!]]'', they were attacked by [[Lorelei]], who had come to capture Pikachu to make the [[Elite Four]]'s victory over Red complete. However, despite being faced with overwhelming odds, Yellow, Bill, and Pika eventually managed to escape with their lives.


==In the ''Pokémon Special'' manga==
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Many important people were born here, including [[Lance]], [[Giovanni]], and {{Special|Yellow}}. It is said that people born in Viridian Forest are given special powers. Lance and Yellow both share the power to heal Pokémon using physical touch and to read the minds of Pokémon. Yellow can also move inanimate objects, namely [[Poké Ball]]s, as well as raise her Pokémon's levels using the power of the Viridian Forest (although this power seems involuntary). Giovanni has yet to display any special powers.
In ''[[PS111|Tyranitar War]]'', Yellow was revealed to have caught her own {{p|Pikachu}}, [[nickname]]d [[Chuchu]], after finding her injured in Viridian Forest.


The forest is first visited in ''[[PS003|The Secret of Kangaskhan]]'' ([[Red, Green & Blue chapter (Special)|Red, Green & Blue]] chapter) by {{Special|Red}} and {{Special|Green}}. In their search for Pokémon, they encounter a wild {{p|Kangaskhan}} and its baby.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Viridian Forest PM.png|thumb|230px|Viridian Forest in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
Viridian Forest appeared in ''[[PM002|Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!]]''. In an effort to catch some Pokémon, {{PPM|Red}} ventured into the forest, although his {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} was not into battling and resorted to digging a pitfall trap instead. This caused many wild Pokémon to start mocking them, including a {{p|Mewtwo}}. Red tried to have Clefairy attack Mewtwo, but he instead chose to attack [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon#Pokémon Pocket Monsters|a small, weak Pokémon]], which Red subsequently caught. While the other wild Pokémon chased Clefairy out of annoyance, Red kept throwing Poké Balls at Mewtwo, only for them to do nothing due to Mewtwo being at full health. Mewtwo then proceeded to kick Clefairy off a cliff, defeating him and forcing Red to take him to a [[Pokémon Center]].


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon Zensho===
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
Viridian Forest appeared in ''[[PZ02|Pewter City]]''. While traversing through it on his way to [[Pewter City]], {{zensho|Satoshi}} befriended a {{p|Pikachu}}, which agreed to join him on his {{pkmn|journey}}.
* {{p|Venomoth}}
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* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Dratini}} (origin unknown, but definitely not from Viridian Forest)
* {{p|Golem}} (brought by Giovanni)
* {{p|Weezing}} (brought by Giovanni)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In {{game|Yellow}}, wild Pidgeotto can be found in the forest, most likely to represent [[Ash's Pidgeotto|the events of the anime.]] Interestingly, they are level 9; normally Pidgey evolves at level 18.
* In {{v2|Yellow}}, the sole {{tc|Lass}} found here has her sprite based over the grass, instead of among it. She can't move because she doesn't have a range at which she will walk up to the {{player}}, so she can only be battled by talking to her.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwf3YeMEzus "Error gráfico: Chica sobre la hierba alta en Bosque Verde (Pokémon Amarillo)", uploaded by LanceAndMissingNo.]</ref>
*Viridian Forest was removed in Generation II, but the maze of trees that took its place resembles the general path of the forest. This change didn't occur in the Generation IV remakes.
* In Yellow, {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pidgeotto}} can be found in the forest, most likely as a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to [[Ash's Pidgeotto]], which was caught here in the {{pkmn|anime}}. However, they are [[level]] 9; normally, {{p|Pidgey}} evolves at level 18.
*In every generation so far, Metapod and Kakuna can be caught here at level 5; however, this makes little sense as neither Caterpie or Weedle can evolve into them until level 7. Seeing as how this has happened in every generation, it's probably not a mistake on [[Game Freak]]'s part and is probably intentional.
* In [[Generation I]] [[core series]] games, Viridian Forest and {{safari|Kanto}} are the only areas with [[tall grass]] that is not always arranged in 2×2 tile patches.
** They are also the only areas where it is not possible to remove tall grass by using {{m|Cut}}. However, tall grass can be removed normally from these areas in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* Despite the forest returning as a standalone area in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the background music is a remix of ''[[Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection#Disc 3|Viridian Forest]]'' (Japanese: {{tt|トキワのもり|Tokiwa no Mori}}) from [[Generation II]], used on {{rt|2|Kanto}}, with Route 2 in HeartGold and SoulSilver given ''[[Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection|Route 3]]'' (Japanese: {{tt|3ばんどうろ|sanban dōro}}) as the background music, which is also used for most other [[route]]s in [[Kanto]] on both Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver. Incidentally, Generation II's version of ''Viridian Forest'', used on Route 2, was in itself a remix of ''[[Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD|Viridian Forest]]'' (Japanese: {{tt|トキワの森|Tokiwa no Mori}}) from [[Generation I]].
* The internal layout of [[Santalune Forest]] in [[Pokémon X and Y]] is nearly identical to that of Viridian Forest.
** In addition, every Pokémon found in Viridian Forest in {{game|Red and Green|s}} and the international version of {{game|Red and Blue|s}} can also be found in Santalune Forest.
* In Generation I, this area is affected by the [https://glitchcity.wiki/wiki/2x2_block_encounter_glitches 2×2 block encounter glitch].
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Abner is the only {{tc|Bug Catcher}} in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} to use a non-{{type|Bug}} Pokémon outside of a [[battle facility]].


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
* '''Czech:''' ''Chromový les''
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|forest}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|forest}}
* '''Japanese:''' ''Tokiwa no Mori''
|zh_yue=常青森林 ''Sèuhngchīng Sāmlàhm''
* '''Spanish:''' ''Bosque Verde''
|zh_cmn=常青森林 ''Chángqīng Sēnlín''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>常磐森林 ''Chángpán Sēnlín''{{tt|*|Anime, Adventures (Ching-Win Publishing, Jilin Publishing first edition)}}<br>常盘森林 ''Chángpán Sēnlín''{{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin Publishing new edition)}}
* '''Italian:''' ''Bosco Smeraldo''
|cs=Viridianský les ([[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|DP]]-present, [[Pokémon Adventures|manga]])<br>Chromový les  ([[Original series|OS]])
* '''German:''' ''Vertania Wald''
|fi=Viridianin metsä
* '''French:''' ''Forêt de Jade''
|fr_ca=Forêt de Jade
* '''Polish:''' ''Wertański las''
|fr_eu=Forêt de Jade
|da=Viridian skov
|de=Vertania-Wald
|it=Bosco Smeraldo
|no=Viridian-skogen
|ko=상록숲 ''Sangnok Sup''
|pl=Las Wertański
|pt_br=Floresta de Viridian{{tt|*|Pokémon Generations, TCG, manga}}<br>Floresta de Viridiana{{tt|*|anime}}<br>Floresta Viridian{{tt|*|The Official Pokémon Handbook}}
|es_la=Bosque Verde<br>Bosque Viridian{{tt|*|EP004 in recap, HS03, DP080}}
|es_eu=Bosque Verde
|sv=Viridian-skogen
|vi=Rừng Tokiwa
}}


==Related articles==
==See also==
* [[Viridian Forest (Channel)]]
* [[Viridian Forest (Channel)]]
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If you were looking for the location in Pokémon Channel, see Viridian Forest (Channel).

Viridian Forest トキワの森
Tokiwa Forest
"Wild Missingno. appeared!"
Viridian Forest PE.png
Map description: A deep and sprawling forest that extends around Viridian City. A natural maze, many people become lost inside.FRLG
A forest filled with nature and Bug-type Pokémon.HGSS
A deep, shady forest filled with nature and Bug-type Pokémon.PE
Location: Route 2
Region: Kanto
Generations: I, III, IV, VII
Kanto Viridian Forest Map.png
Location of Viridian Forest in Kanto.
Pokémon world locations

Viridian Forest (Japanese: トキワの Tokiwa Forest) is a forest which lies between Viridian City and Pewter City in the middle of Route 2 with both the north and south entrances of Viridian Forest open to the route. The deep and sprawling forest is said to be a natural maze as many people get lost inside. The trees in the forest are so thick that little light gets in, and because of this the forest is full of Bug- and Flying-type Pokémon that attract Bug Catchers and other Trainers.

In Generation II, Viridian Forest no longer exists as a standalone area and has been replaced with a maze of standard trees, containing items and Berry trees, which is now a part of Route 2. The maze forms roughly the same design as before and the items are placed similarly to those located in Generations I, III, and VII. However, in the Generation IV remakes, the forest is re-expanded into the state of an actual dungeon, with five Trainers added, and with Pokémon similar to those of Pokémon Yellow.

Geography

Preview of Viridian Forest in FireRed and LeafGreen

Viridian Forest is a deep and sprawling woodland expanding across Route 2 reaching to Pewter City in the north and to Viridian City in the south, giving the forest its name. The trees in this area have grown so dense that light has trouble getting through, and because of this the forest seems dark and gloomy. The path across to each terminus winds its way around the dense layers of trees, creating a giant labyrinth many liken to a natural maze, as many people get lost inside. The entrance to the forest seems to be light and airy: the trees are not as thick and sunlight is able to get in fine. The trees stand tall and the grass appears to be long and unmaintained, while trees in the distance appear to be shadowed.

Because of its dark and shady environment, Viridian Forest hosts a large array of different Bug-type Pokémon. They are not particularly powerful, but they will cause status conditions such as paralysis and poison. It is advised from sign posts and even from other Trainers that Trainers should buy status condition healing items such as Antidote and Paralyze Heal before entering the forest. Pokémon such as Caterpie, Weedle, Metapod, and Kakuna inhabit trees and tall grass, allowing themselves to stay hidden from predators. Viridian Forest is also one of the locations where Trainers can seek wild Pikachu as well as under-leveled Pidgeotto, making the forest a very exclusive place to find Pokémon. Bug Catchers, who own common Bug-type Pokémon such as Caterpie and Weedle, come here in groups from Viridian and Pewter to battle and train.

Items

Item Location Games
Antidote Antidote On the southwesternmost square of the lone tree north of the southern entrance (hidden)  R  B  Y  FR  LG 
Poké Ball Poké Ball At the end of a grassy dead-end path northwest of the southern entrance  R  B  Y  FR  LG 
Potion Potion ×3
  • In the patch of grass to the very east of the southern entrance
  • In a small area southeast of the Trainer Tips sign southeast of the northern entrance
  • Four squares west of Bug Catcher Sammy, south of the northern entrance (hidden)
 FR  LG 
Antidote Antidote In the northeast area of the forest, northwest of a Trainer Tips sign  R  B  FR  LG 
Potion Potion In the northeast area of the forest, northwest of a Trainer Tips sign  Y 
Potion Potion ×2
  • At the end of a grassless dead-end path southeast of the northern entrance
  • One square west of the Bug Catcher south of the northern entrance (hidden)
 R  B  Y 
Antidote Antidote North of the southern entrance, to the east of the Trainer Tips sign  P  E 
Razz Berry Razz Berry ×3 Southeast corner of the forest, in the tall grass at the base of a tree  P  E 
Tiny Mushroom Tiny Mushroom Northwest of the Antidote, at a dead end past the grass  P  E 
Poké Ball Poké Ball ×5 Southwest corner of the forest, in the tall grass at the base of a tree  P  E 
Potion Potion Northeast corner of the forest, behind a tree  P  E 
Potion Potion South of northern entrance, in front of Bug Catcher Sammy (hidden)  P  E 
Lure Lure At the end of a grassless dead-end path, southeast of the northern entrance  P  E 
Big Mushroom Big Mushroom ×2
  • South of Bug Catcher Stacey (hidden)
  • Northwest of the Leaf Stone (hidden)
 HG  SS 
Blue Flute Blue Flute Northwest of Bug Catcher Stacey  HG  SS 
Dire Hit Dire Hit Northeast of Bug Catcher Abner inside the north curve  HG  SS 
Full Restore Full Restore At a dead end after going up some steps south-east of Bug Catcher Abner (hidden)  HG  SS 
Leaf Stone Leaf Stone After following some steps in the southwest area of the forest  HG  SS 
Max Ether Max Ether In patch of grass west of southern entrance (hidden)  HG  SS 
Tiny Mushroom TinyMushroom ×3
  • East of Bug Catcher Ellis (hidden)
  • North of TM77 (hidden)
  • On a ledge north of the southern entrance (hidden)
 HG  SS 
TM Normal TM77 (Psych Up) At a dead end just past some grass in the furthest southeast area of the forest  HG  SS 

Pokémon

Generation I

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Caterpie Caterpie
R B Y
Grass Grass
3 5%
Caterpie Caterpie
R B Y
Grass Grass
3-5 45%
Caterpie Caterpie
R B Y
Grass Grass
3-6 55%
Metapod Metapod
R B Y
Grass Grass
4 5%
Metapod Metapod
R B Y
Grass Grass
4-6 40%
Metapod Metapod
R B Y
Grass Grass
4, 6 20%
Weedle Weedle
R B Y
Grass Grass
3-5 45%
Weedle Weedle
R B Y
Grass Grass
3 5%
Kakuna Kakuna
R B Y
Grass Grass
4-6 40%
Kakuna Kakuna
R B Y
Grass Grass
4 5%
Pidgey Pidgey
R B Y
Grass Grass
4, 6, 8 24%
Pidgeotto Pidgeotto
R B Y
Grass Grass
9 1%
Pikachu Pikachu
R B Y
Grass Grass
3, 5 5%
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.


Generation III

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Caterpie Caterpie
FR LG
Grass Grass
3-5 40%
Metapod Metapod
FR LG
Grass Grass
5 5%
Metapod Metapod
FR LG
Grass Grass
4-6 10%
Weedle Weedle
FR LG
Grass Grass
3-5 40%
Kakuna Kakuna
FR LG
Grass Grass
4-6 10%
Kakuna Kakuna
FR LG
Grass Grass
5 5%
Pikachu Pikachu
FR LG
Grass Grass
3, 5 5%
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.


Generation IV

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Morning Day Night
Caterpie Caterpie
HG SS
Grass Grass
3 40% 40% 0%
Weedle Weedle
HG SS
Grass Grass
3 40% 40% 0%
Metapod Metapod
HG SS
Grass Grass
3, 5 30% 30% 0%
Kakuna Kakuna
HG SS
Grass Grass
3, 5 30% 30% 0%
Pidgey Pidgey
HG SS
Grass Grass
3 10% 0% 0%
Pidgey Pidgey
HG SS
Grass Grass
3, 7 0% 15% 0%
Butterfree Butterfree
HG SS
Grass Grass
7 10% 0% 0%
Beedrill Beedrill
HG SS
Grass Grass
7 10% 0% 0%
Pikachu Pikachu
HG SS
Grass Grass
4, 7 6% 6% 0%
Pikachu Pikachu
HG SS
Grass Grass
4 0% 0% 5%
Pidgeotto Pidgeotto
HG SS
Grass Grass
7 4% 9% 0%
Hoothoot Hoothoot
HG SS
Grass Grass
3, 5 0% 0% 80%
Noctowl Noctowl
HG SS
Grass Grass
7 0% 0% 15%
Headbutt
Group A
Hoothoot Hoothoot
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
3-4 50%
Ledyba Ledyba
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
3-4 10%
Spinarak Spinarak
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
3-4 10%
Seedot Seedot
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
3-4 30%
Seedot Seedot
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
3-4 10%
Shroomish Shroomish
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
3-4 10%
Shroomish Shroomish
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
3-4 30%
Headbutt
Group B
Noctowl Noctowl
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
5-7 50%
Ledian Ledian
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
5-7 10%
Ariados Ariados
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
5-7 10%
Seedot Seedot
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
5-7 30%
Seedot Seedot
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
5-7 10%
Shroomish Shroomish
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
5-7 10%
Shroomish Shroomish
HG SS
Headbutt Headbutt
5-7 30%
Swarm
Kricketot Kricketot
HG SS
Swarm Swarm
3, 5 40%
Special Pokémon
Numel Numel
HG SS
Hoenn Sound Hoenn Sound
5 20%
Spoink Spoink
HG SS
Hoenn Sound Hoenn Sound
3 20%
Budew Budew
HG SS
Sinnoh Sound Sinnoh Sound
3 20%
Carnivine Carnivine
HG SS
Sinnoh Sound Sinnoh Sound
5 20%
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.


Generation VII

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Caterpie Caterpie
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 25%
Caterpie Caterpie
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 24%
Metapod Metapod
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 10%
Butterfree Butterfree
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 1%
Weedle Weedle
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 24%
Weedle Weedle
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 25%
Kakuna Kakuna
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 10%
Beedrill Beedrill
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 1%
Pidgey Pidgey
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 15%
Pikachu Pikachu
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 5%
Oddish Oddish
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 10%
Bellsprout Bellsprout
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 10%
Rare Spawns
Bulbasaur Bulbasaur
P E
Grass Grass
3-6 -
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.


Trainers

Generation I

Pokémon Red and Blue

Trainer Pokémon
Bug Catcher
Bug Catcher
Reward: $60
Weedle Weedle Lv.6
No item
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.6
No item
Bug Catcher
Bug Catcher
Reward: $70
Weedle Weedle Lv.7
No item
Kakuna Kakuna Lv.7
No item
Weedle Weedle Lv.7
No item
Bug Catcher
Bug Catcher
Reward: $90
Weedle Weedle Lv.9
No item


Pokémon Yellow

Trainer Pokémon
Lass
Lass
Reward: $90
Nidoran♀ Nidoran♀ Lv.6
No item
Nidoran♂ Nidoran♂ Lv.6
No item
Bug Catcher
Bug Catcher
Reward: $70
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.7
No item
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.7
No item
Bug Catcher
Bug Catcher
Reward: $60
Metapod Metapod Lv.6
No item
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.6
No item
Metapod Metapod Lv.6
No item
Bug Catcher
Bug Catcher
Reward: $80
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.8
No item
Metapod Metapod Lv.8
No item
Bug Catcher
Bug Catcher
Reward: $100
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.10
No item


Generation III

Trainer Pokémon
Bug Catcher Rick
Bug Catcher Rick
シンイチ Shinichi
Reward: $72
Weedle Weedle Lv.6
No item
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.6
No item
Bug Catcher Doug
Bug Catcher Doug
オサム Osamu
Reward: $84
Weedle Weedle Lv.7
No item
Kakuna Kakuna Lv.7
No item
Weedle Weedle Lv.7
No item
Bug Catcher Anthony
Bug Catcher Anthony
シュンスケ Shunsuke
Reward: $96
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.7
No item
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.8
No item
Bug Catcher Charlie
Bug Catcher Charlie
マナブ Manabu
Reward: $84
Metapod Metapod Lv.7
No item
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.7
No item
Metapod Metapod Lv.7
No item
Bug Catcher Sammy
Bug Catcher Sammy
タツヒロ Tatsuhiro
Reward: $108
Weedle Weedle Lv.9
No item
Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.


Generation IV

Trainer Pokémon
Bug Catcher Abner
Bug Catcher Abner
シオ Shio
Reward: $704
Butterfree Butterfree Lv.44
No item
Beedrill Beedrill Lv.44
No item
Pikachu Pikachu Lv.44
No item
Bug Catcher Ellis
Bug Catcher Ellis
メグル Meguru
Reward: $736
Weedle Weedle Lv.28
No item
Kakuna Kakuna Lv.38
No item
Beedrill Beedrill Lv.46
No item
Bug Catcher Stacey
Bug Catcher Stacey
リキマル Rikimaru
Reward: $960
Metapod Metapod Lv.52
No item
Metapod Metapod Lv.56
No item
Metapod Metapod Lv.60
No item
Bug Catcher Dion
Bug Catcher Dion
ソラチ Sorachi
Reward: $800
Ariados Ariados Lv.50
No item
Bug Catcher Dane
Bug Catcher Dane
モンタ Monta
Reward: $768
Beedrill Beedrill Lv.44
No item
Butterfree Butterfree Lv.48
No item
Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.


Generation VII

Trainer Pokémon
Lass Joana
Lass Joana
マコ Mako
Reward: $40
3 Poké Balls
Rattata Rattata Lv.4
No item
Bug Catcher Brian
Bug Catcher Brian
マサフミ Masafumi
Reward: $36
3 Poké Balls
Weedle Weedle Lv.3
No item
Bug Catcher Rick
Bug Catcher Rick
シンイチ Shinichi
Reward: $36
3 Poké Balls
Caterpie Caterpie Lv.3
No item
Lass Brittany
Lass Brittany
ミク Miku
Reward: $40
3 Poké Balls
Nidoran♀ Nidoran♀ Lv.4
No item
Bug Catcher Doug
Bug Catcher Doug
オサム Osamu
Reward: $36
3 Poké Balls
Kakuna Kakuna Lv.3
No item
Lass Jocelyn
Lass Jocelyn
シノブ Shinobu
Reward: $40
3 Poké Balls
Pidgey Pidgey Lv.4
No item
Bug Catcher Sammy
Bug Catcher Sammy
タツヒロ Tatsuhiro
Reward: $36
3 Poké Balls
Metapod Metapod Lv.3
No item
After becoming Champion
Master Trainer
Bug Catcher Scott
Bug Catcher Scott
ヒロシ Hiroshi
Weedle Weedle Lv.65
Poison Sting String Shot
- -
Master Trainer
Lass Ikue
Lass Ikue
イクエ Ikue
Pikachu Pikachu Lv.75
Slam Toxic
Substitute Reflect


Layout

Viridian Forest RBY.png Viridian Forest FRLG.png Viridian Forest HGSS.png
Generation I Generation III Generation IV

Preview

Trainer Tips

Generation III

TRAINER TIPS
Weaken POKéMON before attempting capture!
When healthy, they may escape!

TRAINER TIPS
You can't catch a POKéMON that belongs to someone else.
Throw POKé BALLS only at wild POKéMON to catch them!

TRAINER TIPS
Contact PROF. OAK via a PC to get your POKéDEX evaluated!

TRAINER TIPS
If your POKéMON are weak and you want to avoid battles, stay away from grassy areas!

Music

Games Song name Composition Arrangement
 R  G  B  Y  Viridian Forest Junichi Masuda Junichi Masuda
 FR  LG  Viridian Forest Junichi Masuda Go Ichinose
 HG  SS  Viridian Forest Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose Takuto Kitsuta
GB Sounds: Go Ichinose
 P  E  Viridian Forest Junichi Masuda Shota Kageyama

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Pinball

Pinball Viridian Forest.png

In Pokémon Pinball, Viridian Forest appears on the Red and Blue tables. Catchable Pokémon include Caterpie, Weedle, Pidgey, Rattata and Pikachu.

Pokémon Channel

Main article: Viridian Forest (Channel)

Viridian Forest appears in Pokémon Channel. It can be visited by traveling on the bus once the Viridian Pass has been obtained from Shop 'N Squirtle. A campfire is held every non-rainy night. After Jirachi arrives with the projector, the Pichu Brothers episode Pichu Bros. in Party Panic can be watched in the stars on clear nights. It is also possible to stargaze on clear nights.

Hey You, Pikachu!

In Hey You, Pikachu!, the player is able to go to the Viridian Forest, as well as the Entrance to Viridian Forest, and the Viridian Forest Edge. These are among various other places where the player may interact with Pikachu and other Pokémon.

In the anime

Main series

Original series

Viridian Forest in the anime

Viridian Forest was first shown at the end of Pokémon Emergency!. While traveling through the forest, Ash and Misty encountered a Caterpie, and Ash decided to throw a Poké Ball at it to try and catch it.

In Ash Catches a Pokémon, Ash was revealed to have caught Caterpie as his first Pokémon. He then caught his second Pokémon, Pidgeotto, the following day after a brief battle with Pikachu. At the end of the episode, after defeating Team Rocket in a battle, Caterpie evolved into Metapod.

The forest was also the setting of the following episode. While traveling through the forest, Ash spotted a Weedle and decided to catch it. He used Pidgeotto against it, but another Trainer named Samurai arrived on scene and challenged Ash to a battle. Meanwhile, the Weedle escaped and Samurai rebuked Ash for it. The two then engaged themselves in a Pokémon battle, which got stuck for hours as their Metapod were unable to do anything but use Harden. All of a sudden, a swarm of Beedrill arrived and carried Ash's Metapod away. Samurai took Ash, Misty and their other Pokémon to a safe place, but not before running into group of Kakuna which promptly evolved and attacked them. The next day, Ash went and saved his Metapod from under the very same tree, having noticed him there the day before. Due Team Rocket's loud entrance, the Beedrill woke up and started chasing Ash. He apologized to Metapod for leaving him in trouble like that, after which he saved his Trainer from a Beedrill's Twineedle attack. Afterwards, he quickly evolved into a Butterfree and saved Ash, Misty, and the samurai by putting the Beedrill asleep with Sleep Powder. At the end of the episode, Ash and Misty left Viridian Forest.

Ash and his friends revisited Viridian Forest in Pallet Party Panic. As the group went through the forest, they were attacked by a flock of Spearow. The flock's leader was a Fearow, which apparently evolved from the Spearow that Ash hit with a rock on the first day of his journey. Ash climbed a tree to escape and found Team Rocket with a flock of Pidgey and Pidgeotto who were in a turf war with the flock of Spearow. After sending Team Rocket falling from tree as a bait for the Spearow, Ash sent out his own Pidgeotto to tell the other bird Pokémon that it was safe to leave. The Fearow then came back, however, and started attacking bird Pokémon. Ash's Pidgeotto tried to fight the Fearow, but was badly hurt. Instead of giving up, however, it then evolved into a Pidgeot. Pidgeot and Pikachu then teamed up to defeat the Fearow and its minions. Ash also tried to catch the Fearow but failed, forcing them just to chase it away. Ash decided to leave Pidgeot in the forest to look after the Pidgey and Pidgeotto.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Ash revisited Viridian Forest alone in The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!. Soon after entering the forest, he was attacked by Team Rocket, who snatched his Pikachu. As Ash had left all of his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory, he was unable to fight back. However, he suddenly received unexpected help from his Pidgeot, who freed Pikachu and allowed him to send Team Rocket blasting off. Ash then invited Pidgeot to come with him again, which it agreed to.

Pokémon

Viridian Forest Beedrill.png
Beedrill (multiple)
Viridian Forest Weedle.png
Weedle (multiple)
Viridian Forest Kakuna.png
Kakuna (multiple)
Kanto Route 1 Spearow.png
Spearow (multiple)
Recurring Fearow anime.png
Fearow
Viridian Forest Pidgey Pidgeotto.png
Pidgey (multiple)
Viridian Forest Pidgey Pidgeotto.png
Pidgeotto (multiple)


Caught Pokémon
Ash Caterpie Tackle.png
Caterpie
Ash Pidgeot.png
Pidgeotto → Pidgeot

Pokémon Generations

Viridian Forest in Pokémon Generations

Viridian Forest appeared in The Adventure, where Red was seen encountering a Pikachu. After sending out his Bulbasaur, he caught it with a Poké Ball. Afterwards, Red used his Pikachu to battle a wild Caterpie as Zapdos flew by.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Viridian Forest in Pokémon Adventures

It is said that once every ten years, a child is born in Viridian Forest, possessing mysterious powers. Lance and Yellow both share these powers, being able to heal Pokémon using physical touch, as well as having the ability to read the minds of Pokémon. In addition, Yellow can also move inanimate objects, namely Poké Balls, by thought, as well as raise her Pokémon's levels using the power of Viridian Forest, although this power seems involuntary and temporary.

Years before the events of the manga, Giovanni caught his first Pokémon, a Weedle, in Viridian Forest. It later evolved into a Beedrill, which is one of his few non-Ground-type Pokémon, and the one of those that he uses the most often.

Red, Green & Blue arc

Viridian Forest debuted in The Secret of Kangaskhan, where it was visited by Red and Blue. Blue attempted to catch a wild Kangaskhan, but Red stopped him upon realizing that Kangaskhan's baby had been poisoned. After healing the baby with an Antidote, Red let the now-calmed Kangaskhan go, much to Blue's irritation.

In Drat That Dratini!, Red returned to the forest, saving young Yellow from a Dratini and helping her catch her first Pokémon, a Rattata.

In Long Live the Nidoqueen?!, Giovanni revealed that Team Rocket had been transporting the Pokémon they had captured, bio-engineered, and trained to Viridian Forest, where they would awaken their primal instincts and form an unstoppable Pokémon army.

Yellow arc

Viridian Forest appeared again in Sea Sea Seadra, where Yellow met Bill there after taking Pika under her care following Red's disappearance. In Do Wrong, Dewgong!, they were attacked by Lorelei, who had come to capture Pikachu to make the Elite Four's victory over Red complete. However, despite being faced with overwhelming odds, Yellow, Bill, and Pika eventually managed to escape with their lives.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

In Tyranitar War, Yellow was revealed to have caught her own Pikachu, nicknamed Chuchu, after finding her injured in Viridian Forest.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Viridian Forest in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Viridian Forest appeared in Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!. In an effort to catch some Pokémon, Red ventured into the forest, although his Clefairy was not into battling and resorted to digging a pitfall trap instead. This caused many wild Pokémon to start mocking them, including a Mewtwo. Red tried to have Clefairy attack Mewtwo, but he instead chose to attack a small, weak Pokémon, which Red subsequently caught. While the other wild Pokémon chased Clefairy out of annoyance, Red kept throwing Poké Balls at Mewtwo, only for them to do nothing due to Mewtwo being at full health. Mewtwo then proceeded to kick Clefairy off a cliff, defeating him and forcing Red to take him to a Pokémon Center.

Pokémon Zensho

Viridian Forest appeared in Pewter City. While traversing through it on his way to Pewter City, Satoshi befriended a Pikachu, which agreed to join him on his journey.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 常青森林 Sèuhngchīng Sāmlàhm
Mandarin 常青森林 Chángqīng Sēnlín*
常磐森林 Chángpán Sēnlín*
常盘森林 Chángpán Sēnlín*
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Viridianský les (DP-present, manga)
Chromový les (OS)
Denmark Flag.png Danish Viridian skov
Finland Flag.png Finnish Viridianin metsä
French Canada Flag.png Canada Forêt de Jade
France Flag.png Europe Forêt de Jade
Germany Flag.png German Vertania-Wald
Italy Flag.png Italian Bosco Smeraldo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 상록숲 Sangnok Sup
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Viridian-skogen
Poland Flag.png Polish Las Wertański
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Floresta de Viridian*
Floresta de Viridiana*
Floresta Viridian*
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Bosque Verde
Bosque Viridian*
Spain Flag.png Spain Bosque Verde
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Viridian-skogen
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Rừng Tokiwa

See also

References


Kanto
Boulder Badge.png Cascade Badge.png Thunder Badge.png Rainbow Badge.png Soul Badge.png Marsh Badge.png Volcano Badge.png Earth Badge.png
Settlements
Pallet TownViridian CityPewter CityCerulean CityVermilion CityLavender Town
Celadon CitySaffron CityFuchsia CityCinnabar IslandIndigo Plateau
Routes
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Landmarks
Professor Oak's LaboratoryViridian ForestDiglett's CavePewter Museum of ScienceMt. Moon (Square) • Cerulean Cave
Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7–8)S.S. AnneS.S. AquaSea CottageRock Tunnel
Power PlantCycling Road/Pokémon RoadTeam Rocket HideoutSilph Co.Magnet TrainPokémon TowerSafari Zone/Pal Park
GO ParkSeafoam IslandsPokémon MansionCinnabar LabPokémon League Reception GateVictory RoadTohjo Falls
Access to
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