The Hidden Village is a location in the Pokémon world. It is located in between Cerulean City and Vermilion City.

Run by Melanie, the Village is a place for Pokémon who have been abandoned by their trainers. She takes care of them until they're ready to return to the wild.

In the anime

The Hidden Village appeared in the episode Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village.

Ash and his friends stumbled across the Hidden Village by accident. They were trying to head to Vermilion City and had gotten lost. While on the way, Brock fell off of a bridge and was swept away by a river. Melanie rescued him, and he brought Ash and Misty to the Village.

Helping to protect the Village was a Bulbasaur, who Melanie said volunteered to guard it. Although it meant well, the Bulbasaur was unintentionally causing all the Pokémon to stay in the Village since it was so safe. After saving it from Team Rocket, Melanie asked Ash if he wanted Bulbasaur to come with him. Ash agreed, and captured the Bulbasaur.

After leaving the Village, it was never seen again.

Pokémon seen in the Village

Released

Bulbasaur

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu Manga

Ash, along with Brock, A.J. and Samurai, went to visit the Hidden Village, believing that Melanie was a goddess.

Pokémon seen in the Village

Released

Charmander