Violet City

Template:Infobox town Violet City (Japanese: キキョウシティ Kikyō City) is located in central Johto. It is the third city encountered while playing a gen. II version. Its motto is "The City of Nostalgic Scents."

Pokémon Trainers often come to Violet City in order to win the Zephyr Badge from Falkner, the Violet Gym Leader who specializes in Flying-type Pokémon.

Places of interest

Sprout Tower

A large tower in the northern part of the town is the Sprout Tower, a towering and wobbling pagoda run by Buddhist monks who train Pokémon. After the player defeated the last monk, the player will receive HM05 (Flash). Rattata and Bellsprout can be found in the tower, as can Gastly as night

Earl's Pokémon Academy

Located in the center of the town is Earl's Pokémon Academy, where prospective trainers learn how to raise Pokémon. On the blackboard are descriptions of the various status conditions which can affect Pokémon.

Violet City Gym

This is the first gym yur player will encounter. It contains two trainers as well as the leader Falkner, who specializes in Flying type Pokémon. After defeating Falkner the trainer is given the Zephyrbadge.

In-game Trade

One of the few in-game trades can be found in Violet City. In a southwestern house is a trainer who is willing to give you his Onix in exchange for a Bellsprout. This should be a fairly easy trade due to the fact that Bellsprout can be found in Sprout Tower.

There are three roads leading out of town. West is Route 36, south is Route 32, and east is Route 31.

Demographics

Violet City's population is 35, making it the second largest city in Johto.

Name origin

Violets are a type of flower. Kikyō (桔梗) is a Chinese bellflower.