Lavender Town

The noble purple town. Home of the Pokémon Tower memorial.

Lore

History & significance

A small purple town overshadowed by Pokémon Tower, the largest Pokémon graveyard in Kanto. The town's haunting theme is one of the most recognized pieces of music in the franchise, and Team Rocket once occupied the tower searching for Cubone's mother.

Pokémon found here

Filtered to this region's native game encounters

Walkthrough

Step-by-step guide

1
Climb Pokémon Tower's seven floors — wild Gastly and channelers haunt every level.
2
Acquire the Silph Scope from the Rocket Hideout in Celadon to identify the 'Ghost' on the top floor.
3
Defeat the Marowak ghost to cleanse the tower; talk to Mr. Fuji to receive the Poké Flute.
4
Use the Poké Flute to wake the Snorlax blocking Route 12 or Route 16.