Newbark Town

Contributions by Bjorn

New Bark Town

New Bark Town
File:NewBarkTown.png The Town Where Winds of a New Beginning Blow
Region	Johto
North Connects	N/A
South Connects	N/A
East Connects	Route 27 (to Kanto)
West Connects	Route 29 (to Cherrygrove City)

New Bark Town is the starting location for trainers in the Johto region. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and fresh ocean breezes, it serves as the home for the Johto Pokémon Research Lab.

Points of Interest

Professor Elm's Laboratory

The central hub for Pokémon research in Johto.

• Starter Selection: New trainers visit the lab to choose their first partner Pokémon from Professor Elm.
• Research & Healing: The lab contains advanced equipment for studying Pokémon and often serves as the first point of medical care for new trainers.

Residential Buildings

• Player's House: The home where the player begins their journey. Like other starter towns, speaking with Mom here can provide a quick rest for your team.
• Elm's House: The residence of Professor Elm and his family, located near the laboratory.

Gift Pokémon

Several Pokémon can be obtained in this town through specific events or NPC interactions.

Pokémon	Method	Notes
Cyndaquil	Starter Selection	Choice of 3
Totodile	Starter Selection	Choice of 3
Chikorita	Starter Selection	Choice of 3
Phanpy	NPC Gift	Available from local NPC
Tyrogue	NPC Gift	Available from local NPC

Wild Encounters

New Bark Town features a variety of aquatic and arboreal Pokémon for trainers who have the proper equipment.

Water Encounters

Method	Pokémon	Level	Rate
Surfing	Tentacool	5-40	100%
Old Rod	Magikarp	5	100%
Good Rod	Magikarp	5-10	60%
	Horsea	5-15	15%
	Krabby	5-15	15%
	Shellder	15-25	10%
Super Rod	Horsea	15-25	30%
	Seadra	25-35	20%
	Shellder	15-25	20%
	Gyarados	15-25	15%
	Psyduck	25-35	15%

Headbutt Trees

Using the move Headbutt on trees within the town limits can dislodge the following Pokémon:

Pokémon	Level	Rate
Pineco	10-15	75%
Hoppip	10	25%