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In [[Generation I]], Pokémon Tower is a seven-floor graveyard that holds the grave of departed Pokémon. On all seven floors, the tower houses hundreds of graves of deceased {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Many people visit the building daily to pay their respects to the fallen. On all floors other than the first two, though, the possibility of being attacked by [[wild Pokémon]] is present. Populated by {{tc|Channeler}}s, it was notable for numerous ghost sightings (Pokémon killed by [[Team Rocket]]), as well as the location of Team Rocket's kidnapping of [[Mr. Fuji]]. Although players can encounter {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon here, they can not be seen or captured unless they have a [[Silph Scope]].  

Aside from graves, the tower is home to wild {{p|Cubone}} as well as many {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon. In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation III]], [[Team Rocket]] tried to steal the Cubone to sell their valuable skulls. In the process, a mother {{p|Marowak}} that was protecting her Cubone child was killed. [[Literal ghost|The ghost]] of the mother Marowak haunted the tower until {{ga|Red}}/{{ga|Leaf}} was able to knock it out, setting her spirit free. The Ghost-type Pokémon in the tower appear to have a unique ability to disguise themselves as the ghosts of humans. However, a [[Silph Scope]] will reveal their true natures and identity, allowing the Pokémon to be engaged in battle. Any Pokémon who attempts to fight ghosts without a Silph Scope will be "too scared to move."

In the anime, {{Ash}} travels to Lavender Town to catch a {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon to fight [[Sabrina]], and ends up befriending a {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}. Only the [[Pokémon Tower]] is seen during the episode and it is different from the tower in the games. The tower is home to some playful {{p|Gengar}}, {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} and {{p|Gastly}}. The {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Dome}} is also located near the city.