Violet City

Template:Infobox town Violet City (Japanese: キキョウシティ Kikyō City) is located in central Johto. 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 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.

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.