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A Pokémon '''Gym''' (Japanese: '''ジム''' ''Gym'') is a place where [[Pokémon Trainer]]s go to train their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Just like real life {{wp|gym|gymnasium}}s, where one can go to work out and build physical strength, Pokémon Gyms are places where Trainers can go to sharpen their {{pkmn|battle|battling}} skills and where their Pokémon can go to gain [[experience]]. Often specializing in a particular [[Elemental types|elemental type]], Gyms create an environment which allows Trainers to test both their skills and Pokémon against those of others. The most powerful Trainer in a given Gym is called the [[Gym Leader]], whom the lower-ranking members of a Gym look up to greatly. In the games, there is [[Caretaker|a character]] that stands near the door giving tips on how to beat the gym.

In the {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Gary Oak]] reveals that he has more than eight Badges, suggesting that there are more Gyms in the anime than {{player}}s are given access to in the {{pkmn|games}}. Specifically, he has at least ten badges excluding the {{Badge|Earth}}. Before the [[Indigo League]] competition, Ash encounters [[Otoshi]] in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]''; he owns eight badges, but only shares four in common with Ash. Later in the episode, another {{pkmn|Trainer}} appears with eight other completely different badges. In total, Ash, Gary, [[Otoshi]] and the other Trainer displayed 27 different types of badges prior to competing in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], so there must have been at least this number of official gyms in the anime version of Kanto at the time.

At the Hoenn Pokémon League Championship, [[Morrison]] is shown to have an eighth badge different from Ash's, suggesting that there are at least 9 official gyms in Hoenn. Many believe it could be a badge from {{Ci|Slateport}} or {{to|Pacifidlog}}.

==Unofficial gyms==

The Trainers of this gym specialize in {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon. It used to be an official Gym until [[Sabrina]] defeated its leader. After the player defeats the Dojo's leader, he will give the player either {{p|Hitmonlee}} or {{p|Hitmonchan}} as a reward.

This gym is run solely by the Trainer [[A.J.]], and is notable for its rigorous training methods. It is unknown what prize if any A.J. gave to any victorious challengers, because he left it to enter the [[Pokémon League]] after he defeated 100 challengers in a row using only his {{p|Sandshrew}}. This gym appears in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''.

This gym was run by {{ka|Anthony}}, who was training his {{p|Hitmonchan}} for the [[P1 Grand Prix]]. It did not appear to be used for actual [[Pokémon battle]]s. Instead, it had the appearance of a [[wp:gym|gym]] used for training and exercising.

This gym in [[Dark City]] wanted to become an official gym to earn money, but was rejected by the [[Pokémon League]]. It has Pokémon of various types, but its primary Pokémon is an {{p|Electabuzz}}. This gym appears in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' and is run by [[Kaz]].

This gym in [[Dark City]] wanted to become an official gym to earn money, but was rejected by the [[Pokémon League]]. The gym trainers specialize in [[Fighting]] but the Gym Leader's Pokémon is a {{p|Scyther}} a {{type2|Bug}}/{{type2|Flying}}. This gym appears in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' and is run by [[Yas]].

This is an unofficial gym that was featured in ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''. It is located on the outskirts of [[Blackthorn City]]. Led by [[Dorian]], the gym specializes in {{type2|Water}} Pokémon. Unlike the other Water-type gyms, Dorian holds his battles underwater.

Although the gym is unofficial, Dorian is hoping that by word of mouth it will become more popular. In fact, after {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr|his friends}} visited the Gym, they promised they would tell everyone at the [[Silver Conference]] about it. However, it hasn't been mentioned since then.

* In [[Generation I]], [[List of minor glitches#Fishing in statues|a glitch]] allowed Trainers to [[fishing|fish]] in the statues at the front of the gyms.

** A {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the [[Glitter Lighthouse]] also says Jasmine used to specialize in {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon, meaning every region except [[Unova]] has had a {{type2|Rock}} gym at one time.

* In Generation V, some of the gyms serve dual purposes, both as a place of battle and as a service; [[Striaton Gym]] is a restaurant, [[Nacrene Gym]] is a museum, [[Castelia Gym]] is a gallery showcasing the paintings of the [[Gym Leader]] [[Burgh]], [[Nimbasa Gym]] is a set of roller coasters to go with the Ferris Wheel in [[Nimbasa City]], [[Driftveil Gym]] is a mining operation, and [[Mistralton Gym]] is an airfield.