Lavender Town FireRed & LeafGreen · Town

Lavender Town is a small, spooky town south of Rock Tunnel, known for Pokémon Tower. You pass through while chasing the Rocket plot, go up the tower once you own the Silph Scope, and rescue Mr. Fuji, who gives you the Poké Flute. It connects Routes 8, 10 and 12.
- Wild Pokémon
- None
- Items
- 1
- Trainers
- 0
- Needs
- Silph Scope
Connects to: Route 10 · Route 12 · Route 8 · Pokémon Tower
Lavender Town on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
No wild Pokémon here.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| Poké Flute | Gift |
Hidden items sparkle with the Itemfinder.
Shops
Poké Mart
Great Ball ₽600Super Potion ₽700Revive ₽1,500Antidote ₽100Parlyz Heal ₽200Burn Heal ₽250Ice Heal ₽250Escape Rope ₽550Super Repel ₽500
Tips
- You need the Silph Scope (from the Celadon Rocket Hideout) to see the ghosts in Pokémon Tower.
- After you save Mr. Fuji, he gives you the Poké Flute at his house, which wakes the sleeping Snorlax on Routes 12 and 16.
- The Poké Mart sells Great Balls, Revives and Super Repels.
- There are no wild Pokémon in town itself; the tower has them inside.
- Visit the Name Rater if you want a nickname change.
Walkthrough: Part 6: Rock Tunnel, Lavender Town and Celadon City · Part 8: Pokémon Tower
FAQ
How do I get the Poké Flute?
Rescue Mr. Fuji in Pokémon Tower and talk to him at the Volunteer Pokémon House in Lavender Town.
Why can't I fight the ghost in Pokémon Tower?
You need the Silph Scope, obtained from the Rocket Hideout in Celadon City.
Which routes connect to Lavender Town?
Route 8 from the west, Route 10 from the north (via Rock Tunnel) and Route 12 from the south.
Is there a Gym here?
No. Lavender Town has no Gym; the story revolves around the tower.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances for both versions, items, trainers, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokefirered decompilation (pret/pokefirered 037335f4c7). Maps and sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives; the region maps are drawn from the game’s own map graphics (listed on the image gallery).
