Goldenrod City

Contribution by Anonymous and CronosTkr

Known as the "Festive City of Opulent Charm," Goldenrod City is the largest metropolis in the Johto region. It serves as the region's center of economy, telecommunications, and entertainment, rivaling Saffron City in Kanto for its sheer size and diversity of attractions.

Buildings

As a bustling hub, Goldenrod City contains several of the most important landmarks in Johto:

• Goldenrod Department Store: A massive multi-story building offering a vast array of items, TMs, and medicine.
• Goldenrod Game Corner: A popular venue where players can gamble for coins to trade for rare Pokémon and powerful TMs.
• Radio Tower: The source of all radio broadcasts in Johto. It plays a central role in the region's media and history.
• Magnet Train Station: The high-speed rail link connecting Goldenrod City to Saffron City in Kanto.
• Bike Shop: A local business that provides trainers with bicycles to speed up their travel.
• Name Rater: Located in a small house, this man allows trainers to change the nicknames of their Pokémon.

Connecting Routes

Goldenrod City is a central crossroads for travelers moving through western Johto:

• Route 34: Located to the south, this route leads to Azalea Town and is home to the Pokémon Day Care.
• Route 35: Located to the north, this path leads toward the National Park and eventually Ecruteak City.

Items

Item	Source
TM117 Zap Cannon	NPC Gift

Gym

The Goldenrod Gym is the third official Gym of the Johto League.

• Type Specialty: Normal
• The Challenge: The Gym is designed in the shape of a Clefairy. Trainers must navigate through a series of raised platforms and corridors to reach the center.
• The Catch: Despite the "Normal" typing, the Leader's ace is infamous for its high speed, bulk, and the devastating use of the move Rollout.

Gym Leader

Whitney, the "Incredibly Pretty Girl," is known as much for her skill in battle as she is for her tendency to get emotional when she loses.

Gym Leader Whitney's Team