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====Boulderbadge====
====Boulderbadge====
[[Image:Boulderbadge.png|right|Boulderbadge]]
[[Image:Boulderbadge.png|right|Boulderbadge]]
The '''Boulderbadge''' (Japanese: '''グレーバッジ''' ''Gray Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Sasso'') from [[Pewter City|Pewter]] Gym is the first Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.
The '''Boulderbadge''' (Japanese: '''グレーバッジ''' ''Gray Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Sasso'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia de Pedra'') from [[Pewter City|Pewter]] Gym is the first Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.


In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Flash}} outside of battle and increases the trainer's Pokémon's [[Attack]] stat.
In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Flash}} outside of battle and increases the trainer's Pokémon's [[Attack]] stat.
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====Cascadebadge====
====Cascadebadge====
[[Image:Cascadebadge.png|right|Cascadebadge]]
[[Image:Cascadebadge.png|right|Cascadebadge]]
The '''Cascadebadge''' (Japanese: '''ブルーバッジ''' ''Blue Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Cascata'') from [[Cerulean City|Cerulean]] Gym is the second Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League..
The '''Cascadebadge''' (Japanese: '''ブルーバッジ''' ''Blue Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Cascata'', Portuguese: '''Insígnia da Cascata'') from [[Cerulean City|Cerulean]] Gym is the second Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League..


In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Cut}} outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 30 to obey the trainer.
In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Cut}} outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 30 to obey the trainer.
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====Thunderbadge====
====Thunderbadge====
[[Image:Thunderbadge.png|right|Thunderbadge]]
[[Image:Thunderbadge.png|right|Thunderbadge]]
The '''Thunderbadge''' (Japanese: '''オレンジバッジ''' ''Orange Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Tuono'') from [[Vermilion City|Vermilion]] Gym is the third Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.
The '''Thunderbadge''' (Japanese: '''オレンジバッジ''' ''Orange Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Tuono'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia do Trovão'') from [[Vermilion City|Vermilion]] Gym is the third Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.


In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Fly}} outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's [[Speed]] stat.
In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Fly}} outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's [[Speed]] stat.
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====Rainbowbadge====
====Rainbowbadge====
[[Image:Rainbowbadge.png|right|Rainbowbadge]]
[[Image:Rainbowbadge.png|right|Rainbowbadge]]
The '''Rainbowbadge''' (Japanese: '''レインボーバッジ''' ''Rainbow Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Arcobaleno'') from [[Celadon City|Celadon]] Gym is the fourth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.
The '''Rainbowbadge''' (Japanese: '''レインボーバッジ''' ''Rainbow Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Arcobaleno'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia do Arco-Íris'') from [[Celadon City|Celadon]] Gym is the fourth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.


In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Strength}} outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 30 to obey the trainer.
In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Strength}} outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 30 to obey the trainer.
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====Marshbadge====
====Marshbadge====
[[Image:Marshbadge.png|right|Marshbadge]]
[[Image:Marshbadge.png|right|Marshbadge]]
The '''Marshbadge''' (Japanese: '''ゴールドバッジ''' ''Gold Badge'') from [[Saffron City|Saffron]] Gym
The '''Marshbadge''' (Japanese: '''ゴールドバッジ''' ''Gold Badge'', Portuguese: '''Insígnia do Pântano'') from [[Saffron City|Saffron]] Gym


In the games, it forces all Pokémon up to Level 70 to obey the trainer.
In the games, it forces all Pokémon up to Level 70 to obey the trainer.
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====Soulbadge====
====Soulbadge====
[[Image:Soulbadge.png|right|Soulbadge]]
[[Image:Soulbadge.png|right|Soulbadge]]
The '''Soulbadge''' (Japanese: '''ピンクバッジ''' ''Pink Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Anima'') from [[Fuchsia City|Fuchsia]] Gym is the sixth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.
The '''Soulbadge''' (Japanese: '''ピンクバッジ''' ''Pink Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Anima'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia da Alma'') from [[Fuchsia City|Fuchsia]] Gym is the sixth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.


In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Surf}} outside of battle and increases the trainer's Pokémon's [[Defense]] stat.
In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Surf}} outside of battle and increases the trainer's Pokémon's [[Defense]] stat.
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====Volcanobadge====
====Volcanobadge====
[[Image:Volcanobadge.png|right|Volcanobadge]]
[[Image:Volcanobadge.png|right|Volcanobadge]]
The '''Volcanobadge''' (Japanese: '''クリムゾンバッジ''' ''Crimson Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Vulcano'') from [[Cinnabar Island|Cinnabar]] Gym is the seventh Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.
The '''Volcanobadge''' (Japanese: '''クリムゾンバッジ''' ''Crimson Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Vulcano'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia do Vulcão'') from [[Cinnabar Island|Cinnabar]] Gym is the seventh Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.


It increases the trainer's Pokémon's [[Special]] stats.
It increases the trainer's Pokémon's [[Special]] stats.
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====Coral Eye Badge====
====Coral Eye Badge====
[[Image:Coraleyebadge.png|right|Coral Eye Badge]]
[[Image:Coraleyebadge.png|right|Coral Eye Badge]]
The '''Coral Eye Badge''' (Japanese: '''サクラバッジ''' ''Sakura Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Occhio di Corallo'') from [[Mikan Island|Mikan]] Gym is the first Badge on a trainer's journey toward the Orange League.
The '''Coral Eye Badge''' (Japanese: '''サクラバッジ''' ''Sakura Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Occhio di Corallo'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia Olho de Coral'') from [[Mikan Island|Mikan]] Gym is the first Badge on a trainer's journey toward the Orange League.


[[Cissy]] has the sole authority to hand out the Coral Eye Badge.
[[Cissy]] has the sole authority to hand out the Coral Eye Badge.
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====Sea Ruby Badge====
====Sea Ruby Badge====
[[Image:Searubybadge.png|right|Sea Ruby Badge]]
[[Image:Searubybadge.png|right|Sea Ruby Badge]]
The '''Sea Ruby Badge''' (Japanese: '''シラナミバッジ''' ''Shiranami Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Rubino di Mare'') from [[Navel Island|Navel]] Gym is the second Badge on a trainer's journey toward the Orange League.
The '''Sea Ruby Badge''' (Japanese: '''シラナミバッジ''' ''Shiranami Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Rubino di Mare'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia Mar de Rubi'') from [[Navel Island|Navel]] Gym is the second Badge on a trainer's journey toward the Orange League.


[[Danny]] has the sole authority to hand out the Sea Ruby Badge.
[[Danny]] has the sole authority to hand out the Sea Ruby Badge.
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====Zephyrbadge====
====Zephyrbadge====
[[Image:Zephyrbadge.png|right|Zephyrbadge]]
[[Image:Zephyrbadge.png|right|Zephyrbadge]]
The '''Zephyrbadge''' (Japanese: '''ウイングバッジ''' ''Wing Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Zefiro'') from [[Violet City|Violet]] Gym is the first Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.
The '''Zephyrbadge''' (Japanese: '''ウイングバッジ''' ''Wing Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Zefiro'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia de Zéfiro'') from [[Violet City|Violet]] Gym is the first Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.


In the games, it enables the use of Flash outside of battle and increases the trainer's Pokémon's Attack stat.
In the games, it enables the use of Flash outside of battle and increases the trainer's Pokémon's Attack stat.
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====Hivebadge====
====Hivebadge====
[[Image:Hivebadge.png|right|Hivebadge]]
[[Image:Hivebadge.png|right|Hivebadge]]
The '''Hivebadge''' (Japanese: '''インセクトバッジ''' ''Insect Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Alveare'') from [[Azalea Town|Azalea]] Gym is the second Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.
The '''Hivebadge''' (Japanese: '''インセクトバッジ''' ''Insect Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Alveare'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia da Colméia'') from [[Azalea Town|Azalea]] Gym is the second Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.


In the games, it enables the use of Cut outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 30 to obey the trainer.
In the games, it enables the use of Cut outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 30 to obey the trainer.
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====Plainbadge====
====Plainbadge====
[[Image:Plainbadge.png|right|Plainbadge]]
[[Image:Plainbadge.png|right|Plainbadge]]
The '''Plainbadge''' (Japanese: '''レギュラーバッジ''' ''Regular Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Piana'') from [[Goldenrod City|Goldenrod]] Gym is the third Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.
The '''Plainbadge''' (Japanese: '''レギュラーバッジ''' ''Regular Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Piana'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia da Planície'') from [[Goldenrod City|Goldenrod]] Gym is the third Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.


In the games, it enables the use of Strength outside of battle and increases a trainer's Pokémon's Speed stat.
In the games, it enables the use of Strength outside of battle and increases a trainer's Pokémon's Speed stat.
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====Fogbadge====
====Fogbadge====
[[Image:Fogbadge.png|right|Fogbadge]]
[[Image:Fogbadge.png|right|Fogbadge]]
The '''Fogbadge''' (Japanese: '''ファントムバッジ''' ''Phantom Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Nebbia'') from [[Ecruteak City|Ecruteak]] Gym is the fourth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.
The '''Fogbadge''' (Japanese: '''ファントムバッジ''' ''Phantom Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Nebbia'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia da Neblina'') from [[Ecruteak City|Ecruteak]] Gym is the fourth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.


In the games, it enables the use of Surf outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 50 to obey the trainer.
In the games, it enables the use of Surf outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 50 to obey the trainer.
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====Stormbadge====
====Stormbadge====
[[Image:Stormbadge.png|right|Stormbadge]]
[[Image:Stormbadge.png|right|Stormbadge]]
The '''Stormbadge''' (Japanese: '''ショックバッジ''' ''Shock Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Tempesta'') from [[Cianwood City|Cianwood]] Gym is the fifth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.
The '''Stormbadge''' (Japanese: '''ショックバッジ''' ''Shock Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Tempesta'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia da Tempestade'') from [[Cianwood City|Cianwood]] Gym is the fifth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.


In the games, it enables the use of Fly outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 70 to obey the trainer.
In the games, it enables the use of Fly outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 70 to obey the trainer.
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====Mineralbadge====
====Mineralbadge====
[[Image:Mineralbadge.png|right|Mineralbadge]]
[[Image:Mineralbadge.png|right|Mineralbadge]]
The '''Mineralbadge''' (Japanese: '''スチールバッジ''' ''Steel Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Minerale'') from [[Olivine City|Olivine]] Gym is the sixth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.
The '''Mineralbadge''' (Japanese: '''スチールバッジ''' ''Steel Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Minerale'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia Mineral'') from [[Olivine City|Olivine]] Gym is the sixth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.


In the games, it increases a trainer's Pokémon's Defense stat.
In the games, it increases a trainer's Pokémon's Defense stat.
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====Glacierbadge====
====Glacierbadge====
[[Image:Glacierbadge.png|right|Glacierbadge]]
[[Image:Glacierbadge.png|right|Glacierbadge]]
The '''Glacierbadge''' (Japanese: '''アイスバッジ''' ''Ice Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Gelo'') from [[Mahogany Town|Mahogany]] Gym is the seventh Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.
The '''Glacierbadge''' (Japanese: '''アイスバッジ''' ''Ice Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Gelo'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia Glacial'') from [[Mahogany Town|Mahogany]] Gym is the seventh Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.


In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Whirlpool}} outside of battle and increases a trainer's Pokémon's Special stats.
In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Whirlpool}} outside of battle and increases a trainer's Pokémon's Special stats.
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====Risingbadge====
====Risingbadge====
[[Image:Risingbadge.png|right|Risingbadge]]
[[Image:Risingbadge.png|right|Risingbadge]]
The '''Rising Badge''' (Japanese: '''ライジングバッジ''' ''Rising Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Levante'') from [[Blackthorn City|Blackthorn]] Gym is the final Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.
The '''Rising Badge''' (Japanese: '''ライジングバッジ''' ''Rising Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Levante'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia Crescente'') from [[Blackthorn City|Blackthorn]] Gym is the final Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.


In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Waterfall}} outside of battle and forces all Pokémon to obey the trainer.
In the games, it enables the use of {{m|Waterfall}} outside of battle and forces all Pokémon to obey the trainer.
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Trainers must collect eight Gym Badges from around the [[Hoenn]] region in order to participate in the [[Hoenn League]].
Trainers must collect eight Gym Badges from around the [[Hoenn]] region in order to participate in the [[Hoenn League]].
====Stonebadge====
====Stonebadge====
The '''Stonebadge''' (Japanese: '''ストーンバッジ''' ''Stone Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Pietra'') from [[Rustboro City|Rustboro]] Gym enables the use of Cut outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Attack stat. This badge can only be handed out to trainers by Roxanne, the leader of this Gym.
The '''Stonebadge''' (Japanese: '''ストーンバッジ''' ''Stone Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Pietra'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia de Granizo'') from [[Rustboro City|Rustboro]] Gym enables the use of Cut outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Attack stat. This badge can only be handed out to trainers by Roxanne, the leader of this Gym.


====Knucklebadge====
====Knucklebadge====
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====Dynamobadge====
====Dynamobadge====
The '''Dynamobadge''' (Japanese: '''ダイナモバッジ''' ''Dynamo Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Dinamo'') from [[Mauville City|Mauville]] Gym enables the use of {{m|Rock Smash}} outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Speed stat. This badge can only be handed out by Watson, the leader of this Gym.
The '''Dynamobadge''' (Japanese: '''ダイナモバッジ''' ''Dynamo Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Dinamo'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia do Dínamo'') from [[Mauville City|Mauville]] Gym enables the use of {{m|Rock Smash}} outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Speed stat. This badge can only be handed out by Watson, the leader of this Gym.


====Heatbadge====
====Heatbadge====
The '''Heatbadge''' (Japanese: '''ヒートバッジ''' ''Heat Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Fiamma'') from [[Lavaridge Town|Lavaridge]] Gym enables the use of Strength outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 50 to obey the Trainer. This badge can only be handed out to trainers by Flannery, the leader of this Gym.
The '''Heatbadge''' (Japanese: '''ヒートバッジ''' ''Heat Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Fiamma'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia do Calor'') from [[Lavaridge Town|Lavaridge]] Gym enables the use of Strength outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 50 to obey the Trainer. This badge can only be handed out to trainers by Flannery, the leader of this Gym.


====Balancebadge====
====Balancebadge====
The '''Balancebadge''' (Japanese: '''バランスバッジ''' ''Balance Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Armonia'') from [[Petalburg City|Petalburg]] Gym enables the use of Surf outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Defense stat. This badge can only be handed out by Norman, the leader of this Gym.
The '''Balancebadge''' (Japanese: '''バランスバッジ''' ''Balance Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Armonia'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia da Balança'') from [[Petalburg City|Petalburg]] Gym enables the use of Surf outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Defense stat. This badge can only be handed out by Norman, the leader of this Gym.


====Featherbadge====
====Featherbadge====
The '''Featherbadge''' (Japanese: '''フェザーバッジ''' ''Feather Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Piuma'') from [[Fortree City|Fortree]] Gym enables the use of Fly outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 70 to obey the Trainer. This badge can only be handed out by Winona, the leader of this Gym.
The '''Featherbadge''' (Japanese: '''フェザーバッジ''' ''Feather Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Piuma'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia da Pena'') from [[Fortree City|Fortree]] Gym enables the use of Fly outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 70 to obey the Trainer. This badge can only be handed out by Winona, the leader of this Gym.


====Mindbadge====
====Mindbadge====
The '''Mindbadge''' (Japanese: '''マインドバッジ''' ''Mind Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Mente'') from [[Mossdeep City|Mossdeep]] Gym enables the use of {{m|Dive}} outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Special stats. This badge can only be handed out by Liza & Tate, the twin leaders of this Gym.
The '''Mindbadge''' (Japanese: '''マインドバッジ''' ''Mind Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Mente'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia da Mente'') from [[Mossdeep City|Mossdeep]] Gym enables the use of {{m|Dive}} outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Special stats. This badge can only be handed out by Liza & Tate, the twin leaders of this Gym.


====Rainbadge====
====Rainbadge====
The '''Rainbadge''' (Japanese: '''レインバッジ''' ''Rain Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Pioggia'') from [[Sootopolis City|Sootopolis]] Gym enables the use of Waterfall outside of battle and forces all Pokémon to obey the Trainer. This badge can only be handed out by Wallace, and later his mentor Juan, the leaders of this Gym.
The '''Rainbadge''' (Japanese: '''レインバッジ''' ''Rain Badge'', Italian: ''medaglia Pioggia'', Portuguese: ''Insígnia da Chuva'') from [[Sootopolis City|Sootopolis]] Gym enables the use of Waterfall outside of battle and forces all Pokémon to obey the Trainer. This badge can only be handed out by Wallace, and later his mentor Juan, the leaders of this Gym.


=In the Anime=
=In the Anime=

Revision as of 23:44, 6 April 2006

File:Cissy badge.jpg
Ash Ketchum examines a Badge he won from Cissy

A Badge (Japanese: バッジ Badge) is an item which denotes a Pokémon trainer as having defeated a Gym Leader. Trainers need to collect a certain number of Gym Badges in order to qualify for a region's Pokémon League. Young trainers usually begin their initial Pokémon journey by travelling from city to city in order to collect them. Badges are small enough to fit easily between one's thumb and index finger, and can be pinned to a shirt.

Badges affect a Pokémon's behavior. A symbol of competence on the trainer's part, Badges force Pokémon under a certain level to obey. Additionally, Trainers cannot teach a Pokémon an HM without the appropriate Badge.

List of Badges

Indigo League

Trainers must collect eight Gym Badges from around the Kanto region in order to participate in the Indigo League. It is said that there was a translation mistake on Nintendo of America's part, and the Marsh Badge should have been the Fuschia Gym's Badge and the Soul Badge should have been Saffron Gym's Badge instead of the other way around.

Boulderbadge

The Boulderbadge (Japanese: グレーバッジ Gray Badge, Italian: medaglia Sasso, Portuguese: Insígnia de Pedra) from Pewter Gym is the first Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.

In the games, it enables the use of Flash outside of battle and increases the trainer's Pokémon's Attack stat.

Brock, Flint, Lola, and Forest have all had the authority to hand out the Boulderbadge.

It is a simple gray octagon.

Cascadebadge

The Cascadebadge' (Japanese: ブルーバッジ Blue Badge, Italian: medaglia Cascata, Portuguese: Insígnia da Cascata) from Cerulean Gym is the second Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League..

In the games, it enables the use of Cut outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 30 to obey the trainer.

Misty, and, for a time, Lily Daisy and Violet, has the authority to hand out the Cascadebadge.

It is in the shape of a light blue raindrop.

Thunderbadge

The Thunderbadge (Japanese: オレンジバッジ Orange Badge, Italian: medaglia Tuono, Portuguese: Insígnia do Trovão) from Vermilion Gym is the third Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.

In the games, it enables the use of Fly outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Speed stat.

Lt. Surge has the sole authority to hand out the Thunderbadge.

((description))

Rainbowbadge

The Rainbowbadge (Japanese: レインボーバッジ Rainbow Badge, Italian: medaglia Arcobaleno, Portuguese: Insígnia do Arco-Íris) from Celadon Gym is the fourth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.

In the games, it enables the use of Strength outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 30 to obey the trainer.

Erika has the sole authority to hand out the Rainbowbadge.

Shaped like a flower, showing grass. It's petals are rainbow colored, hence its name.

Marshbadge

The Marshbadge' (Japanese: ゴールドバッジ Gold Badge, Portuguese: Insígnia do Pântano) from Saffron Gym

In the games, it forces all Pokémon up to Level 70 to obey the trainer.

Sabrina has the sole authority to hand out the Marshbadge.

Originally Soul Badge.

((description))

Soulbadge

The Soulbadge (Japanese: ピンクバッジ Pink Badge, Italian: medaglia Anima, Portuguese: Insígnia da Alma) from Fuchsia Gym is the sixth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.

In the games, it enables the use of Surf outside of battle and increases the trainer's Pokémon's Defense stat.

Janine, and formerly her father, Koga, has the sole authority to hand out the Soulbadge.

Originally Marsh Badge.

((description))

Volcanobadge

The Volcanobadge (Japanese: クリムゾンバッジ Crimson Badge, Italian: medaglia Vulcano, Portuguese: Insígnia do Vulcão) from Cinnabar Gym is the seventh Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.

It increases the trainer's Pokémon's Special stats.

Blaine has the sole authority to hand out the Volcanobadge.

Like a flame. Perhaps Magmar's footprint.

Earthbadge

The Earthbadge (Japanese: グリーンバッジ Green Badge, Italian: medaglia Terra) from Viridian Gym is the final Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Indigo League.

It forces all Pokémon to obey the trainer.

Blue, and formerly Giovanni, has the sole authority to hand out the Earthbadge, but in the Advanced Generation anime, Agatha is shown to be the new leader, thus making her the sole authority on handing out the Earthbadge.

Shaped like a plant, which grows on earth.

Orange League

Trainers must collect only four Badges from the Orange Crew in order to participate in the Orange League. All Orange League Badges are made out of sea shells.

Coral Eye Badge

The Coral Eye Badge (Japanese: サクラバッジ Sakura Badge, Italian: medaglia Occhio di Corallo, Portuguese: Insígnia Olho de Coral) from Mikan Gym is the first Badge on a trainer's journey toward the Orange League.

Cissy has the sole authority to hand out the Coral Eye Badge.

((description)

Sea Ruby Badge

The Sea Ruby Badge (Japanese: シラナミバッジ Shiranami Badge, Italian: medaglia Rubino di Mare, Portuguese: Insígnia Mar de Rubi) from Navel Gym is the second Badge on a trainer's journey toward the Orange League.

Danny has the sole authority to hand out the Sea Ruby Badge.

((description))

Spike Shell Badge

The Spike Shell Badge (Japanese: リンボウバッジ Rinbou Badge, Italian: medaglia Stella degli Abissi) from Trovita Gym is the third Badge on a trainer's journey toward the Orange League.

Rudy has the sole authority to hand out the Spike Shell Badge.

((description))

The Badge is said to reflect the spike-like rocks that surround Trovita Island.

Jade Star Badge

The Jade Star Badge (Japanese: ルリバッジ Ruri Badge, Italian: medaglia Stella di Giada) from Kumquat Gym is the fourth and final Badge on a trainer's journey toward the Orange League.

Luana has the sole authority to hand out the Jade Star Badge.

((description))

Johto League

Trainers must collect eight Gym Badges from around the Johto region in order to participate in the Johto League.

Zephyrbadge

The Zephyrbadge (Japanese: ウイングバッジ Wing Badge, Italian: medaglia Zefiro, Portuguese: Insígnia de Zéfiro) from Violet Gym is the first Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.

In the games, it enables the use of Flash outside of battle and increases the trainer's Pokémon's Attack stat.

Falkner, and formerly his father, has the sole authority to hand out the Zephyrbadge.

Shaped like a pair of wings.

Hivebadge

The Hivebadge (Japanese: インセクトバッジ Insect Badge, Italian: medaglia Alveare, Portuguese: Insígnia da Colméia) from Azalea Gym is the second Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.

In the games, it enables the use of Cut outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 30 to obey the trainer.

Bugsy has the sole authority to hand out the Hivebadge.

Shaped like a ladybug's behind.

Plainbadge

The Plainbadge (Japanese: レギュラーバッジ Regular Badge, Italian: medaglia Piana, Portuguese: Insígnia da Planície) from Goldenrod Gym is the third Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.

In the games, it enables the use of Strength outside of battle and increases a trainer's Pokémon's Speed stat.

Whitney has the sole authority to hand out the Plainbadge.

A plain square.

Fogbadge

The Fogbadge (Japanese: ファントムバッジ Phantom Badge, Italian: medaglia Nebbia, Portuguese: Insígnia da Neblina) from Ecruteak Gym is the fourth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.

In the games, it enables the use of Surf outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 50 to obey the trainer.

Morty has the sole authority to hand out the Fogbadge.

Shaped like a stereotypical ghost.

Stormbadge

The Stormbadge (Japanese: ショックバッジ Shock Badge, Italian: medaglia Tempesta, Portuguese: Insígnia da Tempestade) from Cianwood Gym is the fifth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.

In the games, it enables the use of Fly outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 70 to obey the trainer.

Chuck has the sole authority to hand out the Stormbadge.

Shaped like a punch mark.

Mineralbadge

The Mineralbadge (Japanese: スチールバッジ Steel Badge, Italian: medaglia Minerale, Portuguese: Insígnia Mineral) from Olivine Gym is the sixth Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.

In the games, it increases a trainer's Pokémon's Defense stat.

Jasmine has the sole authority to hand out the Mineralbadge.

A steel-colored octagon.

Glacierbadge

The Glacierbadge (Japanese: アイスバッジ Ice Badge, Italian: medaglia Gelo, Portuguese: Insígnia Glacial) from Mahogany Gym is the seventh Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.

In the games, it enables the use of Whirlpool outside of battle and increases a trainer's Pokémon's Special stats.

Pryce has the sole authority to hand out the Glacierbadge.

It is shaped like a snowflake because Pryce uses Ice Pokémon.

Risingbadge

The Rising Badge (Japanese: ライジングバッジ Rising Badge, Italian: medaglia Levante, Portuguese: Insígnia Crescente) from Blackthorn Gym is the final Badge on a trainer's quest toward the Johto League.

In the games, it enables the use of Waterfall outside of battle and forces all Pokémon to obey the trainer.

Clair has the sole authority to hand out the Risingbadge.

Shaped like a stereotypical dragon's face.

Hoenn League

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Hoenn League Badges

Trainers must collect eight Gym Badges from around the Hoenn region in order to participate in the Hoenn League.

Stonebadge

The Stonebadge (Japanese: ストーンバッジ Stone Badge, Italian: medaglia Pietra, Portuguese: Insígnia de Granizo) from Rustboro Gym enables the use of Cut outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Attack stat. This badge can only be handed out to trainers by Roxanne, the leader of this Gym.

Knucklebadge

The Knucklebadge (Japanese: ナックルバッジ Knuckle Badge, Italian: medaglia Pugno) from Dewford Gym enables the use of Flash outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 30 to obey the Trainer. It can only be handed out to trainers by Brawly, the leader of this Gym.

Dynamobadge

The Dynamobadge (Japanese: ダイナモバッジ Dynamo Badge, Italian: medaglia Dinamo, Portuguese: Insígnia do Dínamo) from Mauville Gym enables the use of Rock Smash outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Speed stat. This badge can only be handed out by Watson, the leader of this Gym.

Heatbadge

The Heatbadge (Japanese: ヒートバッジ Heat Badge, Italian: medaglia Fiamma, Portuguese: Insígnia do Calor) from Lavaridge Gym enables the use of Strength outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 50 to obey the Trainer. This badge can only be handed out to trainers by Flannery, the leader of this Gym.

Balancebadge

The Balancebadge (Japanese: バランスバッジ Balance Badge, Italian: medaglia Armonia, Portuguese: Insígnia da Balança) from Petalburg Gym enables the use of Surf outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Defense stat. This badge can only be handed out by Norman, the leader of this Gym.

Featherbadge

The Featherbadge (Japanese: フェザーバッジ Feather Badge, Italian: medaglia Piuma, Portuguese: Insígnia da Pena) from Fortree Gym enables the use of Fly outside of battle and forces all Pokémon up to Level 70 to obey the Trainer. This badge can only be handed out by Winona, the leader of this Gym.

Mindbadge

The Mindbadge (Japanese: マインドバッジ Mind Badge, Italian: medaglia Mente, Portuguese: Insígnia da Mente) from Mossdeep Gym enables the use of Dive outside of battle and increases the Trainer's Pokémon's Special stats. This badge can only be handed out by Liza & Tate, the twin leaders of this Gym.

Rainbadge

The Rainbadge (Japanese: レインバッジ Rain Badge, Italian: medaglia Pioggia, Portuguese: Insígnia da Chuva) from Sootopolis Gym enables the use of Waterfall outside of battle and forces all Pokémon to obey the Trainer. This badge can only be handed out by Wallace, and later his mentor Juan, the leaders of this Gym.

In the Anime

The Anime has a few different rules for Badges than in the games. Primarily, Badges seem to do nothing beside signify the defeat of a given Gym Leader. A Pokémon may choose not to obey its Trainer even if he or she has gained all eight Badges, such as Ash's Charizard.

Gym Leaders are quite lenient about giving out Badges in the Anime. Additionally, Trainers do not necessarily have to win a battle with the Gym Leader in order to earn a Badge. The Orange Crew, for example, all have entire Gym matches devoted to unconventional battling styles and Ash Ketchum was awarded several Badges because of his kind heart and determination.

Gary Oak acquired more than the standard eight Kanto League Badges, thus leading to confusion as to whether or not there is a finite number of Badges that can be given out in a given region.

Moving up a grade in Pokémon Tech is the equivalent of winning two Gym Badges. Upon graduation, students may immediately apply for entry in the Pokémon League.

Trainers can take a three-part test that awards a single Badge which allows entry into the Pokémon League.

In the Pokémon Special manga

In Pokémon Special, Badges have mystical and mysterious qualities that can somehow increase the power of the Pokémon owned by the Trainer who wields the Badges.

It is not known what sort of material Badges are made of, but they have been used for other purposes. The Mask of Ice, for instance - made an armored mask out of crushed Badges.

Team Rocket also used the eight Kanto Gym Badges to power a machine that combined three different Legendary Pokémon into a single beast.

Badges are not required to enter the Pokémon League tournament, however without eight Badges, a trainer must battle their way in to qualify for the finals.

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu, Badges work in a way similar to the anime, however, there are some minor differences. All Badges have the Pokémon League logo printed on them.

In addition, Pokémon Trainers are organized by class, much like Pokémon Tech "Class D", "Class C" and so forth. Badges increase the the rank of the trainer who owns them. Ash once believed that he could increase his rank by capturing rare wild Pokémon, however this was not the case.