Viridian City Gym

After you get your seventh Gym Badge, you meet with Professor Oak and Blue. Afterward, you find out that the Viridian City Gym has finally opened.

Battle Trainers

From the start of the gym, go north and step on the green tile that is pointing to the right. When you stop, you can go west and battle Ace Trainer Samuel, who has a level 48 Nidoking. You get 4800 Pokédollars for winning.

Then go north and step on the green tile that is pointing upward, and you will battle Ace Trainer Yuji, who has a level 47 Dugtrio and a level 48 Rhyhorn. You get 4800 Pokédollars for winning.

South of Yuji, there is a Revive.

Step on the green tile to the left. Then when you stop, step on the green tile to the north. From there, step on the green tile to the southwest of where you stopped, to be pushed to the left. You will battle Tamer Cole, who has a level 47 Nidorino and a level 47 Rhyhorn. You get 2820 Pokédollars for winning.

From here, go north and you will battle Ace Trainer Kelly, who has a level 48 Nidoqueen. You get 4800 Pokédollars for winning.

Go north and step on the tile above the Ace Trianer. When you stop, go left. When you stop, go left again. From here, go north and step on the blue tile.

In this area you can battle Tamer Jason, who has a level 47 Sandslash. You get 2820 Pokédollars for winning.

North of the Tamer, you can battle Black Belt Takashi, who has a level 47 Graveler. You get 1316 Pokédollars for winning.

Now go north and step on the blue tile. When you stop, the Gym Leader's identity will be revealed! Go north and speak to the final Gym Leader to start the battle!

Gym Leader Giovanni

Gym Leader Giovanni has a level 49 Dugtrio, a level 49 Nidoking, a level 50 Rhydon, and a level 49 Nidoqueen.


You get 8000 Pokédollars for winning. You also get an Earth Badge, which causes all pokémon to obey you. You also get TM41 Earthquake.

Go south, then step on the green tile to the right. When you stop, go left. From there, you can leave the gym. When you go outside, there will be a cutscene. Next, you should go west from Viridian City to reach Route 22.