// Kanto
cityViridian City
The Eternally Green Paradise. Home of Giovanni's secret Ground-type gym.
Lore
History & significance
Known as the 'Eternally Green Paradise,' Viridian sits at the gateway to Indigo Plateau. Its gym was famously empty for most of Red's journey because its leader, Giovanni, was secretly the boss of Team Rocket.
Pokémon found here
Filtered to this region's native game encounters
Walkthrough
Step-by-step guide
- 1
Pick up the Oak's Parcel from the Poké Mart and deliver it back to Pallet for the Pokédex.
- 2
Train on Route 22 if you want to scout your rival's team early.
- 3
Skip the gym for now — Giovanni won't accept your challenge until you have the other 7 badges.
- 4
After clearing Silph Co., return to fight Giovanni and earn the Earth Badge.
Other locations in Kanto
Pallet TownPewter CityCerulean CityVermilion CityLavender TownCeladon CitySaffron CityFuchsia CityCinnabar IslandIndigo PlateauMt. MoonPower PlantSeafoam IslandsKanto Route 1Kanto Route 2Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8Kanto Route 9Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 19Kanto Route 20Kanto Route 21Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Viridian ForestRock TunnelDiglett's CaveCerulean CaveSafari ZoneVictory Road