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{{Infobox town

|town=Viridian City

|characters=トキワシティ

|japanese=Tokiwa City

|image=Viridiancity-frlg.png

|slogan={{sign|FRLG|header}}

{{sign|FRLG|title|VIRIDIAN CITY}}

{{sign|FRLG|The Eternally Green Paradise}}

|routes={{rt|2}} (North)<br>{{rt|1}} (South)<br>{{rt|22}} (West)

|bottom=gym

|gymname=[[Viridian Gym]]

|leader=[[Giovanni]] ([[Generation I]])<br>{{ga|Blue}} ([[Generation II]])<br>[[Agatha]] ({{pkmn|anime}} only)   

|badge=Earth Badge

|type=Ground

|map=Viridian City.png

'''Viridian City''' (Japanese: '''トキワシティ''' ''Tokiwa City'') is a small city located in western [[Kanto]]. In the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation III]] games, [[Team Rocket]] leader [[Giovanni]] serves as [[Gym Leader|Leader]] of the {{t|Ground}}-specialist [[Viridian Gym]], but the Gym is locked until the player can gain all seven other [[Badge#Kanto|League Badges]]. {{ga|Blue}} becomes the Gym Leader in the [[Generation II]] games and trains a variety of [[Pokémon]].

Three paths, all major, lead from the city center. To the north is {{rt|2}}, as well as [[Viridian Forest]], which lies in the middle of Route 2 south of [[Pewter City]]. To the south is {{rt|1}}, which leads to [[Pallet Town]]. To the west is {{rt|22}}, leading to the [[Indigo Plateau]] and the [[Pokémon League]].

==Places of interest==

===Pokémon Academy===

{{main|Pokémon academy|Pokémon Academy}}

A Pokémon academy is a school where students and [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainers]] can learn more about [[Pokémon]]. Most beginning trainers visit at least one of them, and common trainers who study extensively at these locations are [[Lass]]es, [[School Kid]]s, and [[Scientist]]s. Much like the Pokémon Academy in [[Violet City]], this building, located in the center of Viridian in [[Generation III]] only, is dedicated to teaching the basics of Pokémon to inexperienced trainers. Many trainers that pass through Viridian fall under this category, making the city an ideal location. In [[Generation II]] this school was rebuilt and tuned into the Trainer House.

A unique attraction in [[Generation II]]-era Viridian is the Trainer House, a location where trainers from far and wide can battle one trainer per day. On entry, the first floor has a few people and a small desk. Speaking to the woman behind the desk enables entry into the lower basement, where a lone trainer can be found. This trainer will either be {{ga|Cal}}, if the player has never used [[Mystery Gift]] with anyone, or the last player he or she has used Mystery Gift with. If it is Cal, his team will consist of the final forms of all three [[Johto]] [[starter Pokémon]] at level 50, namely {{p|Meganium}}, {{p|Typhlosion}} and {{p|Feraligatr}}. If it is another player that has been Mystery Gifted with, their team will consist of whatever Pokémon were in their party at the time of Mystery Gifting, including [[held item]]s, [[move]]s, [[level]]s, and so on. No matter what, however, the opponent trainer's sprite will be of {{ga|Gold}}.

The Viridian Gym is the official [[gym]] of Viridian City.  It is based on {{type2|Ground}} [[Pokémon]].  The [[Gym Leader]] is [[Giovanni]], the head of [[Team Rocket]].  {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him receive the {{Badge|Earth}}. Viridian Gym appears in all games set in the [[Kanto]] region. In [[Generation I]] and {{gen|III}} when the player makes their first encounter with the gym, it is locked because of the absence of the Gym Leader. With this acknowledged, the player journeys off onto other Gyms to challenge them. Once this has been accomplished and when the player has collected the remaining seven [[Gym Badges]], the Viridian Gym reopens.

Inside the Gym, the floor uses the same transporting tiles as in the [[Rocket Hideout (Celadon City)|Rocket Hideout]]. The player must use these tiles to navigate through the Gym to reach Giovanni. In [[Generation II]], when Blue takes the place of the Gym Leader, the Gym is completely remodeled, and the tiles are now gone. The Gym has no junior trainers and large blocks that resemble {{wp|Lego|Lego bricks}} form most of its design. After [[Giovanni]] is defeated, he will give the player the {{Badge|Earth}}.

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*{{TM|42|Dream Eater}}: In the lower left hand corner after cutting a bush.

*{{DL|Potion|Potion}}: Inside a bush in the upper left hand corner.

*{{DL|Potion|Potion}}: Inside a bush in the upper left hand corner.

==Pokémon==

Wild Pokémon can be found in a pond located in southeast Viridian City.

{{catchableheader|water}}

{{catchentry1|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Old_Rod|Old Rod]]|5|100%}}

{{catchentry1|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good_Rod|Good Rod]]|10|50%}}

{{catchentry1|118|Goldeen|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good_Rod|Good Rod]]|10|50%}}

{{catchentry1|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|no|[[Fishing#Super_Rod|Super Rod]]|15|50%}}

{{catchentry1|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|no|[[Fishing#Super_Rod|Super Rod]]|15|50%}}

{{catchentry1|060|Poliwag|no|no|yes|[[Fishing#Super_Rod|Super Rod]]|5-15|100%}}

{{catchablefooter|water}}

====Surfing====

{{catchableheader|water}}

{{catchtime|all}}

{{catchentry2|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|5-14|90%}}

{{catchentry2|061|Poliwhirl|yes|yes|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|10-14|10%}}

{{catchablefooter|water}}

{{catchableheader|water}}

{{catchentry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good_Rod|Good Rod]]|20|35%}}

{{catchentry2|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super_Rod|Super Rod]]|40|70%}}

{{catchentry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super_Rod|Super Rod]]|40|20%}}

{{catchentry2|061|Poliwhirl|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super_Rod|Super Rod]]|40|10%}}

===Generation III===

====Surfing====

{{catchableheader|water|2}}

{{catchentryfl|054|Psyduck|yes|no|{{m|Surf}}ing|20-40|100%}}

{{catchentryfl|079|Slowpoke|no|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|20-40|100%}}

{{catchablefooter|water|2}}

{{catchentryfl|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Old_Rod|Old Rod]]|5|100%}}

{{catchentryfl|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good_Rod|Good Rod]]|5-15|60%}}

{{catchentryfl|118|Goldeen|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good_Rod|Good Rod]]|5-15|20%}}

{{catchentryfl|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good_Rod|Good Rod]]|5-15|20%}}

{{catchentryfl|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super_Rod|Super Rod]]|15-25|40%}}

{{catchentryfl|054|Psyduck|yes|no|[[Fishing#Super_Rod|Super Rod]]|15-35|5%}}

{{catchentryfl|079|Slowpoke|no|yes|[[Fishing#Super_Rod|Super Rod]]|15-35|5%}}

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==Trainer Tips==

===Red and Blue===

* The battle moves of Pokémon are limited by their power points, PP. To replenish PP, rest your tired Pokémon at a Pokémon Center!

* Catch Pokémon and expand your collection! The more you have, the easier it is to fight!

===FireRed and LeafGreen===

*The battle [[moves]] of Pokémon are limited by their [[Power Points]], PP. To replenish PP, rest your tired Pokémon at a [[Pokémon Center]].<br>

*[[Captured Pokémon|Catch]] Pokémon and expand your collection. The more you have, the easier it is to battle.

[[Image:EP002 007.jpg|thumb|right|Viridian City's Pokémon Center.]]

Viridian City is first visited in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', when Ash Ketchum takes his sick {{AP|Pikachu}} to the Pokémon Center. They head to the Viridian City Pokémon Center to be healed. When entering the town, Ash is stopped by [[Officer Jenny]], who finds him suspicious, due to the fact he is carrying Pikachu in his arms and not a [[Poké Ball]], but Ash confirms his identity with his [[Pokédex]], Jenny then rushes Ash to the Pokémon Center. As Pikachu is treated, Ash feels crestfallen and calls home. His [[Delia Ketchum|mother]] tries to encourage him, but he still feels downtrodden. He is then called by [[Professor Oak]] who is surprised that he reached Viridian so soon. Ash then tells him about the {{p|Ho-Oh}} he saw earlier. Oak feels that he is lying because many trainers have never seen that Pokémon even after searching for it during their whole life. Meanwhile, two 'wanted' posters are revealed, showing the pictures of two 'Most Wanted criminals', [[Jessie]] and [[James]] of [[Team Rocket]]. The two trouble makers spot the posters and swear vengeance on Viridian for putting up wanted posters of them. Their ally {{MTR}} is then revealed to be their [[Pokémon]].

While Pikachu is being treated, Team Rocket attack the Pokémon Center with the intent of stealing the Pokémon inside. The Center's [[Nurse Joy]] tries to transfer all Pokémon to the safety of the [[Pewter City]] Pokémon Center, because it is an emergency. Team Rocket use their [[Jessie's Arbok|Ekans]] and [[James' Weezing|Koffing]] to wreck havoc in the Center. However, just then Pikachu somehow manages to revive itself and along with the other Pikachu from the Center's back-up power generator, {{m|ThunderShock}} Team Rocket away.  

Officer Jenny arrives too late as Team Rocket manages to escape in their Meowth shaped balloon. They agree that Pikachu would make a great gift for their [[Giovanni|boss]] and decide to steal it when the chance comes.  

Ash leaves Viridian City and heads for the [[Viridian Forest]] with a revived relation with Pikachu and Misty in tow.

==In the Pokémon Special manga==

Viridian Ciy is first visited in the ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' round of the [[Red, Green & Blue chapter (Special)|Red, Green & Blue]] chapter when {{Special|Red}} and [[Professor Oak]] chase the Pokémon that escaped of his laboratory. They enter the abandoned [[Viridian City Gym]] and fight with the only resident of that building, an angry {{p|Machoke}}.

==Differences in Generations==

This are no notable differences between [[Generation I]] and [[Generation III]] games, except for houses being slightly bigger and some buildings repositioned. The differences between [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]] games are more noticeable. The [[Pokémon Academy]] seen in Generation III has been replaced with the giant [[Trainer House]] in Generation II, and other buildings were added as well.

Image:Viridianrby.PNG|Viridian City in Generation I

Image:Viridiangsc.png|Viridian City in Generation II

*Its Japanese motto is {{tt|トキワは みどり えいえんのいろ|Tokiwa is the color of green eternity}}.

*The Old Man who teaches players to capture a Pokémon is the first NPC to receive a back sprite.

==In other languages==

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| トキワシティ Tokiwa City

| 常磐色 (''tokiwa iro'') refers to the green color of evergreen trees.

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| English

| From ''viridian'', a blue-green color.

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| From ''jade''.

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| German

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| From ''smeraldo'', emerald, and the suffix ''-poli'', meaning city.

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| 상록시티 Sangrok City

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| Chinese (Mandarin)

| 常磐市 Chángpán Shì

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| Chinese (Cantonese)

| 常青市 Soengceng Si

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