a small city located in western Kanto.There are three paths, all major, that lead from the city center. To the north is Route 2, as well as Viridian Forest, which lies in the middle of Route 2 south of Pewter City. To the south is Route 1, which leads to Pallet Town. To the west is Route 22, leading to the Indigo Plateau and the Pokémon League.

The Viridian City Gym is run by Blue, old rival of pokemon champion Red.