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|image=Cerulean City HGSS.png

|mapdesc=A beautiful city with flowing water and blooming flowers.

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The city is one of only two cities in [[Kanto]] to have four different [[route]]s enter the city, the other being [[Saffron City]]. Cerulean is a mid-sized city with a few attractions, including the [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] and the [[Berry Powder]] man.

On the outskirts of Cerulean City lies Cerulean Cave, also known as the Unknown Dungeon. It is said to be home to "horribly strong {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}". The player can capture the [[level]] 70 {{p|Mewtwo}} in the [[Generation]] {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|IV}} games. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who compete and win in the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] may enter due to the strength of the Pokémon in the cave. Mewtwo lies at the end of the cave, the only one of its species in the game.

In Generation II, the Dungeon has collapsed, but Mewtwo's {{DL|In-battle effect item|Berserk Gene}} has been left behind. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, however, the cave is still open. The [[Pokégear]] map mentions that it once collapsed but was rebuilt, and Mewtwo can still be found inside.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, there is a man in a cottage in the northern part of town who concocts a variety of medicines from [[Berry Powder]] and will exchange Berry Powder for [[herbal medicine]] and [[vitamin]]s. When he is first visited, he gives the player the {{key|III|Powder Jar}}, and will ask the player to make some Berry Powder from the new machine that crushes Berries in the [[Pokémon Center]] upstairs. There is also a sign on his wall that keeps a record of pressing-speed ranking the player achieves.

{{shoprow|{{shopitem|EnergyPowder|50|Units}}|{{shopitem|Energy Root|80|Units}}}}

In Generations I and III, there is a man in a cottage in the northwest corner of the city who will explain exactly what the effects are for each of the eight {{DL|Badge|Indigo League}} [[Badge|Gym Badges]]. He also has a small backyard, where a {{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}} can be found hidden among the flowers.

In Pokémon Yellow, this house belongs to [[Melanie]]. She is taking care of an {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Bulbasaur}}. If the player's [[friendship]] with the [[Red's Pikachu (game)|starter Pikachu]] is 147 or higher, she will offer to give the player her Bulbasaur.

In Generations I and III, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} stole {{TM|28|Dig}} from its owner, leaving the house a mess. After defeating the Grunt, the player will receive the [[TM]] from him. The owner then says that since the TM was stolen, he'll find a way of teaching Dig to {{p|Diglett}} without a TM.

The house is initially inaccessible because a Cerulean {{tc|Police Officer}} ([[Officer Jenny]] in {{v2|Yellow}}) blocks the door. The officer will only move aside from the door after the player talks to [[Bill]] at his [[Sea Cottage]] on {{rt|25|Kanto}}.

In Generations II and IV, the man is actively fighting against robbers so the situation that occurred to him and his wife three years prior does not happen again. When he learns about the Team Rocket Grunt who stole the {{key|IV|Machine Part}}, he gets upset and claims that he won't even reconsider not reporting the Team Rocket Grunt if he turns out to be the same thief from three years ago.

{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200}}|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}}}

{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Full Heal|600}}|{{shopitem|X Defend|550}}}}

{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200}}|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}}}

{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600}}}}

{{Itemlist|Fab Mail|Held by Zynx, a {{p|Jynx}} the {{player}} can obtain in a [[In-game trade|trade]]|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Fab Mail}}}}

{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|Four squares west of the eastern tree on the middle row in the backyard of the [[Gym]] [[Badge]] man's house ''(hidden)''|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes}}

{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|South of the middle flower in the backyard of the [[Gym]] [[Badge]] man's house ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes}}

{{Itemlist|Powder Jar|Received from an old man in the house next to the [[Gym]] [[Badge]] man's house|FR=yes|LG=yes}}

{{Itemlist|None|Near where the entrance to [[Cerulean Cave]] would have been (requires {{m|Surf}}) ''(hidden)''|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes|display=[[Berserk Gene]]}}

{{Itemlist|Nugget|Southeast of the entrance to [[Cerulean Cave]] (requires {{m|Surf}}) ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes}}

{{Catch/entry1|001|Bulbasaur|no|no|yes|Gift|10|One|type1=Grass|type2=Poison}}

{{Catch/entry1|124|Jynx|yes|yes|no|Trade|tradenum=061|tradename=Poliwhirl|The same as the Traded Pokémon|One|type1=Ice|type2=Psychic}}

{{Catch/entry2|118|Goldeen|yes|yes|yes|Surf|5-14|all=90%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entry2|119|Seaking|yes|yes|yes|Surf|10-14|all=10%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entry2|098|Krabby|yes|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=15%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=85%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entry2|098|Krabby|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=55%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entry2|120|Staryu|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|0%|0%|10%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=35%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entry2|222|Corsola|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|10%|10%|0%|type1=Water|type2=Rock}}

{{Catch/entry2|098|Krabby|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=60%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entry2|099|Kingler|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=10%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entry2|120|Staryu|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|0%|0%|30%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entry2|222|Corsola|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|30%|30%|0%|type1=Water|type2=Rock}}

{{Catch/entryfl|124|Jynx|yes|yes|Trade|tradenum=061|tradename=Poliwhirl|The same as the Traded Pokémon|One|type1=Ice|type2=Psychic}}

{{Catch/entryhs|118|Goldeen|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=5%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=95%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entryhs|118|Goldeen|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=90%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entryhs|119|Seaking|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=3%|type1=Water}}

{{Catch/entryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=7%|type1=Water}}

{{catch/div|road|Headbutt}}

{{catch/entryhs|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|Headbutt|11-16|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=k}}

{{catch/entryhs|204|Pineco|yes|yes|Headbutt|11-13|all=30%|type1=Bug|10=k}}

{{catch/entryhs|415|Combee|yes|yes|Headbutt|11-16|all=20%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying|10=k}}

{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}:

|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}

{{MSP|004|Charmander}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Charmander}}:

|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}

{{MSP|007|Squirtle}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}:

|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}

|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}

{{Trainerentry|Spr RG Rocket.png|Rocket||510|2|066|Machop||17|None|096|Drowzee||17|None}}

{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}If the {{player}} chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}:

|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}

|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal

|move1=Teleport|move1type=Psychic}}

{{MSP|004|Charmander}} If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Charmander}}:

|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}

|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal

|move4=Hyper Fang|move4type=Normal}}

|move3=Bubble

{{MSP|007|Squirtle}} If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}:

|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}

|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal

|move1=Teleport|move1type=Psychic}}

|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal

|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal

|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass

|move4=Vine Whip|move4type=Grass}}

===In Pokémon Pinball===

===In the main series===

[[File:Cerulean City anime.png|thumb|250px|Cerulean City in the anime]]

Cerulean City first appeared in ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', where {{Ash}} decided to challenge the Cerulean Gym. At the Gym, he found out that {{Gary}} and the other two Trainers from [[Pallet Town]] had already beaten the Gym. As their only remaining Pokémon after those challengers was a {{p|Goldeen}}, [[the Sensational Sisters]] were ready to give Ash the {{badge|Cascade}} without a battle, until {{an|Misty}} appeared, revealing herself to be one of the Cerulean [[Gym Leader]]s as well. Ash and Misty started a Gym battle, but just when Ash was about to win, {{TRT}} busted their way into Gym, interrupting the battle. After Team Rocket had been defeated, the Sensational Sisters decided to give Ash the Cascade Badge as thanks for saving the Gym.

Cerulean City made a reappearance in ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]'', where Misty reluctantly agreed to help her sisters in a new underwater ballet performance. However, in the middle of the act, Team Rocket appeared again, once more trying to steal the Gym's Pokémon. A battle between Ash and company and Team Rocket ensued, during which Cerulean Gym's {{p|Seel}} evolved into a {{OBP|Dewgong|Cerulean Gym}}. Once the situation was solved and Ash and company prepared to leave, Misty left her {{TP|Misty|Horsea}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} at the Gym, the latter due to her sisters' request.

Cerulean City was also featured in the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episodes ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'', ''[[SS005|The Blue Badge of Courage]]'', ''[[SS011|A Date With Delcatty]]'', and ''[[SS016|Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!]]'', mostly focusing on the Cerulean Gym and Misty.

Cerulean City was visited another time by the end of ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'' by Ash, {{ashcl}}, Misty, and {{an|Brock}}, along with {{an|Professor Oak}}. In the [[SM043|following episode]], the city hosted Gym battles between Brock and {{an|Kiawe}}, as well as Ash and Misty.

===In Pokémon Origins===

Cerulean City was seen briefly in the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', where {{OBP|Red|Origins}} recalled having visited the city during his journey. During his visit, he managed to retrieve the stolen [[TM]] for {{m|Dig}} from a member of [[Team Rocket]] and earn the {{badge|Cascade}} by defeating Misty at the Cerulean Gym.

[[File:Cerulean City Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Cerulean City in Pokémon Adventures]]

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===

Cerulean City was first featured in ''[[PS008|Suddenly Starmie]]'' as the place where [[Misty]]'s mansion and the [[Cerulean Gym]] are located. Its streets surround a canal full of boats, resembling {{wp|Venice}}. {{adv|Red}} and Misty trained at the Gym together for a while in order to be able to fight [[Team Rocket]] more effectively.

In the {{chap|Yellow}}, Cerulean City was attacked by an army of {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon, sent there by [[Agatha]]. Misty, while protecting her Gym, found out that the [[Elite Four]] were after her Badge. After {{adv|Yellow}} defeated [[Lance]] at [[Cerise Island]], the Ghost army lost all of its strength.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===

Cerulean City appeared in ''[[PZ03|Cerulean City]]'', where {{zensho|Satoshi}} visited the city. Shortly after his arrival, he saved the bike shop from a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}, before heading to the Gym. However, before Satoshi could even properly start a battle with Misty, another Team Rocket Grunt attacked the Gym with a {{p|Gyarados}}. Satoshi defeated the Gyarados, receiving a {{badge|Cascade}} from Misty as thanks.

** In {{game|Yellow}}, the girl owns an {{p|Electrode}} instead, commanding it to use either {{m|Tackle}}, SonicBoom, or {{m|Swift}}, all being moves that Electrode can learn.

*In Generation II, this city shares its music with Viridian, Pewter, and Saffron instead of with Fuchsia City like in all other games.

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==Name origin==

| From 縹色 ''hanada-iro'', the light blue color of {{wp|Commelina communis|dayflower}}

| From ''{{wp|cerulean}}'', a deep blue color

| From ''Azur'', azure

| From ''celeste'' (light blue) and the suffix ''-poli'' (city)

| From English name<br>From ''azulón'', azure

| 華藍市 / 华蓝市 ''Huálán Shì''{{tt|*|Later anime, Adventures}}

| From 華藍 / 华蓝 ''huálán'', magnificent blue

|花藍市 / 花蓝市 ''Huālán Shì''{{tt|*|Early anime (Pre-EP061)}}

|From 花藍 / 花蓝 ''huālán'', floral blue

| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})

| 淺藍市 ''Chínlàahm Síh''

| From 淺藍 ''chínlàahm'', light blue

| From ''Azúrekék'' (azure) and ''Varós'' (city)

| From English name

| From English name

| Cidade de Cerulean

| From English name

| From English name

| From English name

| Церулин ''Tserulin''<br>Азурия ''Azuriya''<br>Лазурный город ''Lazurnyy gorod''{{tt|*|The Official Pokémon Handbook II}}

| From English name<br>From its German name<br>Translation of its German name

| Cerulean staden

| From English name

| Cerulean Şehir

| From English name

| Transliteration of Japanese name