Johto
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TheJohto region (Japanese:ジョウト地方Johtoregion) is aregion of thePokémon world. Johto is located west ofKanto, which together form a joint landmass that is south ofSinnoh andSinjoh Ruins.
It was the secondcore series region to be introduced. First explored inPokémon Gold and Silver, it is home to an additional 100Pokémon that were not present inthe previous games. It is also the setting ofPokémon Crystal,Pokémon HeartGold, andPokémon SoulSilver.
Players begin their journey inNew Bark Town, whereProfessor Elm offers eitherChikorita,Cyndaquil, orTotodile to beginningPokémon Trainers.
The English-version names of most of the cities in Johto are names of plants or things related to plants.
Etymology and design concept
- Main article:Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Johto
Junichi Masuda has stated in his director's column that the kanji that inspired the name mean "castle capital" (城都)[1][2] or "lattice-plan capital" (条都)[1]; this meaning is connected to the city ofNara, which was the basis forViolet City.
Johto is based on the realKansai region in Japan.[3] Kansai andKantō are the two most populous areas ofHonshū, the largest island of Japan, and much like Johto andKanto, represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. Compared to modern Kantō, Kansai is linked to the past, and known for its historical temples, shrines, palaces, gardens, and architecture.Kyoto, which is the basis forEcruteak City, is considered the cultural center of Japan; althoughOsaka, which is the basis forGoldenrod City, is typically modern.
History
Backstory
1,500 years prior toPokémon Gold, Silver,Crystal,HeartGold, and SoulSilver, the place now known as theRuins of Alph was built by an ancient civilization that wished to co-exist withUnown, which bear great similarity to the alphabet letters. At some point later, outsiders began to gather near the ruins. As the Unown were timid creatures, they rejected contact with anyone but the civilization that protected them. To ensure the Unown's well being, the Ruins of Alph's inhabitants decided to leave Johto, but not without devising complicated puzzles so that one day the Unown could be summoned again. Their quest led the people to a mountain far to the north, where they met a group of Sinnoh people fromHisui. Together, the two groups built a temple in honor ofArceus, which incorporated elements from both the Ruins of Alph and the Temple of Sinnoh, which became what is now known as theSinjoh Ruins. The ritual of honoringLegendary Pokémon through dance circulated back to Johto, specifically toEcruteak City.
About 700 years prior, the people of Ecruteak built two nine-tier towers with the hopes of fostering friendship and hope between Pokémon andhumans: TheBrass Tower in the west, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and theBell Tower in the east, where Pokémon were said to rest. Both towers eventually became the roost of flying, Legendary Pokémon:Lugia andHo-Oh, respectively. 500 years prior, theCianwood CityPharmacy, the world's oldest pharmacy, was built. 400 years prior,Azalea Town was struck by a long-term drought wave; after bringing the rain back once again byyawning,Slowpoke gained an honorable position in that town.
150 years prior, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower, engulfing it in flames that raged for three days. A sudden downpour finally put out the blaze, but it had already burnt to the ground.Three nameless Pokémon sadly perished in the fire, but Ho-Oh descended from the sky and resurrected them. The revived Pokémon were made to embody three powers: thelightning that struck the tower, thefire that burned the tower, and therain that put out the fire. When the Pokémon appeared, they struck terror in those who saw their rise. The three Pokémon, knowing their own power, fled,running like the wind off into Johto's grassland. Similarly, both Lugia and Ho-Oh flew away at the sight of the growing distance between people and Pokémon; while they never returned to Ecruteak, they yearned for a person to touch the hearts and souls of Pokémon once more.
Contemporary history
The contemporary history of Johto differs slightly based on the title of the game being played.
Pokémon Gold, Silver,Crystal,HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Ethan/Kris/Lyra leaveNew Bark Town on an errand forProfessor Elm. Ared-haired boy steals one of Elm's three Pokémon, and challenges him/her as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues.Team Rocket, which were revived from Kanto, uses plans formulated three years prior to enrage manyGyarados, including ashiny one at theLake of Rage; they then proceed to take over theGoldenrod Radio Tower in a desperate attempt to contactGiovanni. When they are defeated and Giovanni fails to return due toCelebi's intervention, the interim leader,Archer, vows to never again re-form Team Rocket. Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to thePokémon League atIndigo Plateau in Kanto, later to defeat thecurrent Champion and get into theHall of Fame.
But Ethan/Kris/Lyra's most notable effect on Johto lies in their ability to encounter all three of theLegendary beasts, as well as summon the Unown, Lugia, and Ho-Oh after their long absence. A new chapter in the region's history begins.
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Geography
The Johto region, like its neighboring region,Kanto, has a temperate climate. However, Johto's climate is a bit wetter than that of Kanto's.
Johto is notably more rural than the Kanto region, which leans more towards to the urban side. The region has an abundance of water to the west and south, withCianwood City most likely being on a separate landmass. However, Johto is still dominated by land. The western parts of the region are mainly low-lying and forested and contain most of the region's population. Johto's ultra-modernGoldenrod City is found in the heart of the region, on the coast. It is the technological, industrial, and economic area of the Johto region. Due to its centralized position in the region, many smaller but important cities and towns connect to the city. There is one large mountain range encompassing almost the entire eastern half of the region, which separates Kanto and Johto and containsMt. Silver.Blackthorn City is nestled deep between the mountains and is very unique because it is a city forDragon Tamers.
Demographics
In the Johto region, including all the towns, cities, and other areas, the total population inHeartGold and SoulSilver is 452. As ofGeneration IX, it is the eighth largest region by population.
Notable locations
Johto has tencities and towns. These sites act as settlements for people to live and work in a functioning society. TheSafari Zone Gate andFrontier Access act as towns, but they appear to be more of a tourist destination and are not considered cities or towns. As Johto has no autonomousPokémon League, Kanto shares a League with the region, which borders between Johto and Kanto. Because of this, the two regions share a connection with each other, and unlike any other region, they are able to be traversed to with relative ease. Due to this landmass connection, the geography of Johto is relatively similar to that of its neighbor region.
The Johto region has 20 differentroutes, which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Johto and Kanto share the same route system, and therefore starts atRoute 29, picking up from where Kanto's left off atRoute 28. The numbered routes count up to 48, with Routes47 and48 leading off into the far west only being accessible inGeneration IV. Compared to the Kanto region, there aren't many sea routes; there are many land routes and mountains. Some areas such asRoute 33 are constantly raining, or are purged with other types ofweather; however, this wasn't seen untilGeneration IV.
The connecting landmass between Kanto and Johto doesn't appear to be a fine line; but more or less a blurry one.Route 28 is technically owned by Kanto; however, it bridges the border between the two regions, making it the only route in history that enters two regions at one time. This is similar to Routes26 and27, that are strictly Kanto locations; however, they are able to be transported to viaHM02 (Fly) from Johto in Generation IV.
Settlements
| Map | Name | Population | Description |
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 | New Bark Town | 11 | A town where the wind blows and tells of impending change. |
 | Cherrygrove City | 22 | A city where you can smell small flowers and a sea breeze. |
 | Violet City | 52 | This old village is still surrounded by trees and other scenery.Sprout Tower is located here; it is a tower where they study diligently to learn to live with Pokémon. |
 | Azalea Town | 31 | A town where people and Pokémon live together in simple harmony.Slowpoke Well is located here; whenSlowpoke are thirsty, they come here to drink. |
 | Goldenrod City | 126 | A developing city where people and Pokémon come and go as they like. |
 | Ecruteak City | 46 | A city that even now bears the marks of its history. Located here areBell Tower, a tower that's said to have aLegendary Pokémon that lands there, andBurned Tower, a tower that was hit by lightning, and subsequently caught fire and burned. |
 | Olivine City | 47 | A city where you can hear the melody of the sea.Olivine Lighthouse is located here; it shines brightly over the ocean with the power ofAmpharos. |
 | Cianwood City | 27 | A beachside city that has benefitted greatly from the sea. |
 | Mahogany Town | 26 | A town with a suspicious air to it. It's a hiding place for ninjas. |
 | Blackthorn City | 40 | A mysterious mountain village cut into a rock face.Dragon's Den is located here. |
 | Battle Tower | ?? | Take the Ultimate Trainer Challenge! |
 | Safari Zone Gate | 13 | A place where you can experience wild thrills safely. |
 | Frontier Access | 11 | A place where people from all over come to show off their strength. |
Landmarks
Johto features some unique and scenic landmarks, whether they be natural or man-made. It prides itself towards mythology and tradition features, with most of the buildings, towers, caves, and locations holding a historical background. Some of the oldest places in Johto, even the Pokémon world, include theRuins of Alph,Sprout Tower,Bell Tower,Burned Tower, and theSlowpoke Well.
The Ruins of Alph, located in central Johto, is the threshold to an ancient civilization that first contacted the Unown, and became the base of which the first system for writing was formed. The Ruins of Alph have said to have been around for at least 1500 years before modern times which makes it one of the first known structures built in the history of Pokémon. As of today, the ruins are being researched by scientists and are able to be visited as a tourist attraction by visitors.
The two towers of Ecruteak City which include theBell Tower and theBurned Tower are oldest towers in the Pokémon world, dating back to 700 years ago. The two nine-tier towers were built to foster friendship and hope between Pokémon and people and the view from the top of the towers was said to be magnificent. The towers attracted many people to the city, until about 150 years ago, a lightning bolt struck the western tower, engulfing it in flames, burning the tower down. The towers are surrounded in mystery, and are said to be home toLegendary Pokémon, however, at this present point, only the ruins of the Burned Tower can be explored by Trainers, and the Bell Tower is off limits to most people.
Another famous historic location is the Sprout Tower, located in northern Violet City. The Sprout Tower is a tiered tower with multiple eaves, and much like theBell Tower and theBurned Tower, it is constructed solely out of wood, creating a multi-story effect. Surrounding the tower is a beautiful lake in the center of Violet City, hosting several architectural bridges making its way across the water. Sprout Tower is dedicated to the gentle and peaceful nature ofBellsprout. The giant spine-like pillar located in the center of the tower acts as a support for the old tower structure, and it even protects the tall tower from sudden earthquakes. It is said that the main swaying pillar was, in fact, once a 100-foot-tall Bellsprout. Spout Tower is four stories tall. The ground floor is much like a visitors floor, where tourists come to see the unique style of which the tower was formed. There are three other upper levels, which are dedicated to Pokémon Training; monks who study diligently and train their gentleBellsprout come to teach that all living beings coexist through cooperation.
Johto also features several different kinds of natural caves and mountains includingMt. Mortar,Mt. Silver,Dark Cave,Ice Path,Cliff Cave, andUnion Cave. Mt. Mortar is a cave complex that travels through Johto's northernmost mountain range. It is known by Trainers to be a confusing maze-like area with an interior cave known as the Waterfall Cave. Mt. Mortar has three entrances and is huge inside, one of the largest of all caves in the Johto. It has four floors, and its high Pokémon-encounter rate makes getting lost very costly. It hasSurfable waterways,Waterfalls,Strength puzzles, and multiple levels. Dark Cave travels through central Johto, and although the dark caves run beneath the surface of the region, the mountain range is large and a barrier between areas of the region. Mt. Silver, in the east, is also quite large and complex splitting the two regions of Kanto and Johto in half, housing many powerful Pokémon, and it is where the most skilled Trainers train their Pokémon. Another natural landmark in Johto isIlex Forest located just west of Azalea Town. The forest's trees are so close together that all light is blocked out, and the forest seems to be in a perpetual night.
Some famous man-made landmarks include theGoldenrod Radio Tower,Battle Frontier,Pokéathlon Dome, andSafari Zone. The Goldenrod Radio Tower is a five-story tower located next to the Magnet Train station in downtown Goldenrod City. The radio tower broadcasts numerous programs daily, the most prominent of such being Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk and Buena's Password. For a short period time the tower fell victim to the clutches of Team Rocket, during which time none of the normal broadcasts were aired. TheBattle Frontier,Pokéathlon Dome, andSafari Zone are all recently built attractions which provide entertainment and fun for tourists, allowing visitors to participate in activities and rides which require the help of Pokémon to complete.
Although the Johto region prides itself on the beach and some of its sea-side towns, the region has very few aquatic landmarks. TheLake of Rage is the region's most prominent water attraction, said to have been a smoking crater until it filled with rainwater. The lake is home to the world-famousred Gyarados. Because of this irritable Pokémon, the lake was marked a dangerous place to go, since the Gyarados started tipping over boats and scaring swimmers. Another famous water landmark is theWhirl Islands. Named after the dangerous whirlpools that surround them, the Whirl Islands are four islands between Olivine and Cianwood City that are connected by a maze-like cavernous structure under the water's surface. It is said that at the heart of the caves a Legendary Pokémon can be found.
Animated series-exclusive
Pokémon the Series
| Picture | Location | Description |
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 | Alto Mare | Alto Mare is known as thecity of water and is the Johto region'sVenice. It is an island in between Johto's southwestern coast and the islands of easternHoenn. Alto Mare is the setting ofPokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. |
 | Arborville | Arborville is a small town a few miles north ofOlivine City. It is located in a big forest so all the houses are built in trees. Some residents include,Towa,Diana, andMr. White. It appeared inCelebi: The Voice of the Forest. |
 | Battle Park | The Battle Park is a facility located in northern Johto, betweenMahogany Town andBlackthorn City, where Trainers can battle against a series of powerful, random rental Pokémon trained to only be obedient within the park. It is similar to theHoennBattle Frontier. The Battle Park appeared inOne Trick Phony!. |
 | Big Town | Big Town is a large town located in Johto. There are many apartment buildings as well as a skyscraper. Some notable monuments include Magikarp and Tauros statues and a fountain. The town first appeared inPikachu and Pichu. |
 | Bloomingvale | Bloomingvale is located betweenViolet City andAzalea Town. The town is famous for itsSunflora. It is a warm and hilly area with many houses and it is sunny almost every day. TheSunflora contest is held here every year. |
 | Bluefinland | Bluefinland is a port town onBlue Point Isle. |
 | Blue Lagoon | A town located on a mountain on Blue Point Isle, which contains a large colony ofChinchou. There is a large lake near the town, where the Chinchou live. |
 | Blue Moon Falls | A beautiful waterfall found nearCherrygrove City. It is inhabited by manywildQuagsire. |
 | Blue Point Isle | Blue Point Isle is the largest island in the archipelago ofWhirl Islands. The island serves as the entryway to the archipelago and is located to the northeast ofCianwood City. |
 | Bonitaville | Bonitaville is a city located in Johto. Occasionally,Pokémon Beauty Contests are held in this city. |
 | Catallia City | The city is located betweenNew Bark Town andCherrygrove City. Instead of usingGrowlithe, theOfficer Jennys useSpinarak. |
 | Charicific Valley | Located just outside ofViolet City, the Charicific Valley is a training ground forCharizard so they can become stronger. It is distinguishable by its rock formation in the shape of a giant Charizard. The only known human who lives in the valley isLiza, who, along with her Charizard,Charla, protects the valley from danger. |
 | Coastline Gym | An unofficialGym located on the outskirts ofBlackthorn City. It is led byDorian and specializes inWater-type Pokémon. |
 | Colossal Tree Tribe ruins | The Colossal Tree Tribe ruins are the remains of an ancient civilization abandoned due to deforestation and drought nearRemoraid Mountain. |
 | Diglett Village | It is a tiny village established onRed Rock Isle. Diglett Village was once a harsh desert, but with the help ofDiglett, they transformed the area into a lush farmland. |
 | Dragon Holy Land | The Dragon Holy Land is a grassy, forested area with various flora, and rock cliffs walling it. It is only accessible through a waterfall at the end ofDragon's Den. |
 | Eclipse Castle | Eclipse Castle is a castle that is the site of theEclipse Festival. |
 | Eggseter | Eggseter is a town located betweenEcruteak City andMahogany Town. Eggseter holds an annual racing competition known as theExtreme Pokémon Race. APokémon Day Care Center can be found in the town. |
 | Exceed Testing Center | AnExceed facility located nearMochew City. |
 | Florando | The city hosts an annual show,Pokémon Exhibition, wherePokémon Trainers andPokémon from all over the world come to perform. |
 | Greenfield | Greenfield is described as one of the most beautiful locations in the Johto region. It is located betweenGoldenrod City andAzalea Town. The town is covered with grassy meadows. In Greenfield, there is the Hale mansion, home ofSpencer Hale,Molly Hale, and her mother. This town is the setting ofthe third movie. |
 | Happy Town | Happy Town is located betweenCherrygrove City andViolet City. |
 | Ho-Oh Shrine | Ho-Oh Shrine is a temple complex located onMt. Silver. It houses the historic Sacred Flame. |
 | I.S.S. Raspberry shipwreck | The I.S.S. Raspberry shipwreck is an old ship that sank off the coast ofOgi City in theWhirl Islands during a storm. It is now home to manyWater Pokémon. |
 | Inland City | Inland City is the largest port city onBlue Point Isle. Located on the southern end of the island, it is known as the entry point to theWhirl Islands.Pokémon Trainers can register for theWhirl Cup here. |
 | Kasado City | Kasado City is located onSilver Rock Isle of theWhirl Islands. Almost everything in it is shaped like theSilver Wing. |
 | Lake Lucid | Lake Lucid is located betweenEcruteak City andOlivine City. It is home to a famous family ofJoys who are famous for cleaning and purifying the waters of the lake. |
 | Lake of Life | A lake with healing powers located deep inside a forest. A large number of Pokémon live inside and around the lake. |
 | Lake Slowpoke | Lake Slowpoke is located betweenMahogany Town andBlackthorn City. It is more commonly known as Lake Enlightenment. Nearby isa temple for people who seek enlightenment. |
 | Len Town | Len Town is located betweenAzalea Town andGoldenrod City. The town's local forest is known for havingGhost-type Pokémon around. As such, the townspeople usePsychic-type Pokémon as a means of protection. |
 | Marine Pokémon Laboratory | A laboratory close toNew Bark Town that studiesWater Pokémon. It is here thatAsh picked up thePokémon Egg that would later hatch intoLarvitar. |
 | Marion Town | Marion Town is featured inCelebi and Joy!. At first, the town was very modern and not embracing of its old traditions. AfterRitchie had gone back in time and changed history, the town also changed into a town that embraced its old traditions, even going as far as restoring the historic Pokémon Center. |
 | Maroon Town | Maroon Town is located betweenMahogany Town andBlackthorn City. |
 | Megi City | Megi City is located on the southern end ofYellow Rock Isle in theWhirl Islands. The whole city is created uponCorsola nests, and most of the shops there sell jewelry made from shed Corsola horns. |
 | Mount Quena | Mount Quena is known as Johto's highest peak. It contains a lake with water containing healing properties known asClarity Lake.Butterfree are also known to lay their eggs here. It is surrounded byPurity Canyon, Johto's greatest natural wonder, andPurity River, whose source is Clarity Lake. |
 | Ogi City | Ogi City is a large port city at the northern end ofYellow Rock Isle in theWhirl Islands. A ferry runs once a day between Ogi City andRed Rock Isle. |
 | Ogi Isle | Ogi Isle is the northernmost isle in theWhirl Islands archipelago. It is located off the northwestern tip ofSilver Rock Isle, almost toOlivine City. The two islands are connected to each other via an underwater tunnel. It is home to a family ofLugia. |
 | Onix Tunnel | Onix Tunnel is located betweenAzalea Town andGoldenrod City. It is a cave that possesses many stalagmites and stalactites, some of which drip water. ManyOnix can be found there. |
 | Palm Hills | Palm Hills is located betweenNew Bark Town andCherrygrove City. A wealthy area of Johto, it is home toMadame Muchmoney and herGranbull. |
 | Palmpona | Located just outside ofAzalea Town, the town's biggest attraction is thePokémon Swap Meet. Another big attraction is a tournament to see who has the strongestTauros. Palmpona appears to be named afterPamplona in Spain, which is famous for its annualRunning of the Bulls competition. |
 | Pokémon Jujitsu Academy | An academy located betweenGoldenrod City andEcruteak City. Many Trainers come to learn "PokémonJujitsu". It is led byTōkichi. |
 | Pudgy Pidgey Isle | Pudgy Pidgey Isle is a small island located off the coast ofBlue Point Isle in theWhirl Islands where extremely largePidgey live. It is a mostly forested island. The island is connected to land only by a small rope bridge. The sole human that made his abode there is namedWilbur. |
 | Red Rock Isle | Red Rock Isle is one of many small islands in theWhirl Islands archipelago. TheWhirl Cup is held here, inScarlet City. |
 | Remoraid Mountain | Remoraid Mountain is located betweenEcruteak City andOlivine City. Remoraid Lake is located on top of the mountain. |
 | Rikishii Town | Rikishii Town is located betweenEcruteak City andOlivine City. The town's main attraction is aSumo Conference involving Pokémon facing off against each other. |
 | Scarlet City | Located at the southern end ofRed Rock Isle in theWhirl Islands, it is where theWhirl Cup is held once every three years. |
 | Secret Garden | The Secret Garden is a secret location on the island city ofAlto Mare. Secret Garden is the home of the Legendary PokémonLatias andLatios. It is an incredibly large place surrounded by a stone wall, and has many fountains made of brick and contains grassy fields, all sorts of flowers, ponds, trees varying in size and essentially looks like a Venetian garden. |
 | Silver Rock Isle | Silver Rock Isle is one of the four main islands in theWhirl Islands archipelago. It has a strong connection to theSilver Wing and to theLegendary PokémonLugia. It is thehometown ofTop CoordinatorRobert. |
 | Silver Town | Located at the base ofMt. Silver, Silver Town is where the annualSilver Conference is held. |
 | Slowpoke Temple | Slowpoke Temple is nearLake Slowpoke. Thousands of people come here to train. At its heart is a massive goldenSlowpoke statue. |
 | Snowtop Mountain | Located betweenOlivine City andEcruteak City in northern Johto, it is very cold at the peak and it is said to have a connection withArticuno. Articuno is said to reside on top of the mountain. |
 | Sunflora Lodge | It is located betweenEcruteak City andOlivine City. It is owned bySophia andMarcello. |
 | Transit Town | It is a port town onRed Rock Isle. It has a ferry service connecting it toOlivine City and toSilver Rock Isle. |
 | Way Away Island | A small island of the coast of the Johto mainland, nearEcruteak City. It has aPokémon Center that was in need of medicine. |
 | Whitestone | It is a town betweenEcruteak City andOlivine City known for its white walls. |
 | Wobbuffet Village | It is a small town located betweenGoldenrod City andEcruteak City where almost everyone owns aWobbuffet. The town holds an annualWobbuffet Festival. |
 | Woody Park | A forest nearMochew City. It is described as a hiking trail that even beginners can enjoy, a fact attributed to the lack of aggressivewild Pokémon. |
 | Yellow Rock Isle | It is an island located in theWhirl Islands betweenRed Rock Isle andBlue Point Isle. Yellow Rock Isle traditions are based onCorsola. |
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
| Picture | Location | Description |
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| Exceed's Test Center | A building belonging toExceed, located nearMochew City. TheExplorers use this facility to test and conduct their new product, theStrong Sphere, usingTrainers and theirPokémon who want to take part as testing subjects. |
 | Mochew City | A city located not far fromBlackthorn City. It is known for its signature breakfast special. |
Appearance
Artwork
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| Artwork of Johto fromGeneration II | Artwork of Johto and Kanto fromGeneration II | Artwork of Johto fromPokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire |
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| Artwork of Johto fromPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver | Artwork of Johto and Kanto fromPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver |
In-game
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| Johto as seen in theGeneration II games | Johto connected with Kanto as seen in the Generation II games | |
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| Johto as seen in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver | Johto connected with Kanto as seen in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver | |
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| Johto as seen inPokémon Stadium 2, with a connectedGeneration II game | Ethan'ssync move mindscape fromPokémon Masters EX | |
Johto League
- Main article:Johto League
The Johto League is the regionalPokémon League of the Johto region. Johto and Kanto share a singleElite Four, located at the Indigo Plateau. Eight Johto LeagueBadges are required to participate in League competitions. TheIndigo League and Johto League share a single group of Elite Four andChampion; eight Badges from either region will allow a Trainer to battle the Elite Four atIndigo Plateau. Less commonly, it is known as the "Silver League", usually when referring to theanimation. TheSilver Conference is the Johto League's annualchampionship competition. It is held at the base ofMt. Silver inSilver Town.
Gym Leaders
| Johto League | |||
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| GenerationsII andIV | Region:Johto | ||
| Gym Leader Japanese | Location Japanese | Type | Badge |
 Falkner ハヤト Hayato | Violet City キキョウシティ Kikyō City | Flying |  Zephyr Badge |
 Bugsy ツクシ Tsukushi | Azalea Town ヒワダタウン Hiwada Town | Bug |  Hive Badge |
 Whitney アカネ Akane | Goldenrod City コガネシティ Kogane City | Normal |  Plain Badge |
 Morty マツバ Matsuba | Ecruteak City エンジュシティ Enju City | Ghost |  Fog Badge |
 Chuck シジマ Shijima | Cianwood City タンバシティ Tanba City | Fighting |  Storm Badge |
 Jasmine ミカン Mikan | Olivine City アサギシティ Asagi City | Steel |  Mineral Badge |
 Pryce ヤナギ Yanagi | Mahogany Town チョウジタウン Chōji Town | Ice |  Glacier Badge |
 Clair イブキ Ibuki | Blackthorn City フスベシティ Fusube City | Dragon |  Rising Badge |
Elite Four and Champion
| Johto League | |
|---|---|
| GenerationII and IV | |
| Member Japanese | Type |
 Will イツキ Itsuki | Psychic |
 Koga キョウ Kyou | Poison |
 Bruno シバ Siba | Fighting |
 Karen カリン Karin | Dark |
 Champion Lance ワタル Wataru | Dragon |
Battle Frontier
- Main article:Battle Frontier (Generation IV)
Frontier Brains
| Johto Battle Frontier | |||
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| Generation IV | Region:Johto | ||
| Frontier Brain Japanese | Facility Japanese | Prints | |
 Tower TycoonPalmer タワータイクーン クロツグ Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu | Battle Tower バトルタワー Battle Tower |   Silver Tower Prints |   Gold Tower Prints |
 Factory HeadThorton ファクトリーヘッド ネジキ Factory Head Nejiki | Battle Factory バトルファクトリー Battle Factory |   Silver Factory Prints |   Gold Factory Prints |
 Arcade Star Dahlia ルーレットゴーデス ダリア Roulette Goddess Dahlia | Battle Arcade バトルルーレット Battle Roulette |   Silver Arcade Prints |   Gold Arcade Prints |
 Castle Valet Darach キャッスルバトラー コクラン Castle Butler Kokuran | Battle Castle バトルキャッスル Battle Castle |   Silver Castle Prints |   Gold Castle Prints |
 Hall Matron Argenta ステージマドンナ ケイト Stage Madonna Kate | Battle Hall バトルステージ Battle Stage |   Silver Hall Prints |   Gold Hall Prints |
Trivia
- Johto lacks some elements that otherregions have. These omissions are due to it sharing them withKanto, which could be visited later on in the samegames, and the fact that recycling old concepts have not become the norm yet in the games.
- It is the only region without its ownPokémon League (althoughPokémon the Series: Gold and Silver gives it theSilver Conference).
- It andPaldea are the only core series regions without anyburial grounds; theHisui region, however, used to lack any burial grounds in the distant past.
- It is the only region without a notableWater-type andFire-typespecialist.
- Johto shares its Pokémon League,Storage System developer, andvillainous team with Kanto.
- InGenerations II and IV, between Johto andKanto, theDark type and theGround type are the only types not represented by an official Gym.Viridian City, whose previous Gym Leader wasGiovanni, had the Ground type. However, when Giovanni left the Gym after being defeated byRed, he was replaced byBlue, who does not have a type specialty.Karen of theElite Four uses Dark-type Pokémon, making the Ground type the only type to not have aGym Leader or Elite Four member specialized in it in Johto and Kanto for Generations II and IV.
- Unused location data for Johto (similar to the data forHoenn andKanto used for Pal Park) exists within the programming of Generation IV's games. Pokémon actually caught in Johto, however, display as being from "faraway place" when traded to a game taking place inSinnoh, much like Pokémon caught in a Platinum-exclusive location do when traded to Diamond or Pearl.
- Kanto and Johto are the only regions that are connected to each other by land.
- In thecore series, this is the only region that has yet to appear in a game where theFairy type exists.
- InPokémon the Series, this is the only region in which:
- Ash did not meet a newtraveling companion.
- There is not at least one official Gym Badge that is not from the games.
- Ash usedPikachu in every Gym battle.
- Theadjectival form of Johto is "Johtonian", as revealed in the OfficialPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Guide.
In other languages
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| German, Spanish, French, Italian, Catalan Indonesian, Vietnamese | Johto | From its Japanese and English name |
| Korean | 성도Seongdo | From 성도 (城都)Seongdo, Sino-Korean reading of 城都Jōto |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 城都Chéngdū | From its Japanese name, formed from 城chéng / sèhng (city walls, castle, city) and 都dū / dōu (metropolis) or 都城dūchéng / dōusèhng (capital city) |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 城都Sèhngdōu | |
| 喬特Kìuhdahk* | Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name | |
| Hebrew | ג'וטוG'uto | Transcription of its English name |
| Hindi | जोहतोJohto | Transcription of its English name |
| Russian, Ukrainian | ДжотоDzhoto | Transcription of its English name |
| Serbian | ЈохтоJohto | Transcription of its English name |
| Tamil | ஜோஹ்டொJohto | Transcription of its English name |
| Telugu | జోహ్టోJohto | Transcription of its English name |
| Thai | โจโตJohto โจโตะJohto | Transcription of its Japanese name |
References
- ↑1.01.1Hidden Power of Masuda: No. 149
- ↑New Pokemon Gold & Silver Facts Discovered
- ↑(July 2000).『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページｄ)。Nintendo Online Magazine (N.O.M). No.23.
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