Badge
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Badges (バッジ Badge) are collected throughout the regions in all of the main series Pokémon games and also in the Pokémon Anime. Badges are obtained usually by defeating the holder of the badge in a Pokémon battle, a Gym Leader. In the game series, there are a total of 8 badges per region (Game). However, in the anime it has been noted that there are many other Gyms where badges can be obtained. In order to compete in the Pokémon League, one must collect a total of 8 badges in the local region.
Some badges have the ability to effect affect a Pokémon's behavior making them obedient up to certain levels, though this is only in Generations previous to IV. In the Fourth Generation games, having a certain number of badges enables Pokémon to be obedient up to a certain level. Also, certain badges will allow for a specified HM to be used outside of battle. Additionally in the Generation IV games, having more badges affects the amount of items that Poké Marts will have.
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[edit] Known Gym Badges
The following lists the known Gym badges that have appeared in the game and/or anime series, along with additional information.
[edit] Indigo League
The Indigo League is the local league in Kanto. A total of eight badges must be obtained to challenge the Elite Four (game), or participate in the League (anime). The following are badges from the Kanto region.
[edit] Boulder Badge
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| The Boulder Badge (グレーバッジ Gray Badge) is given out at the Pewter City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Brock.
Abilities: The Boulder Badge allows for the HM Flash to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the attack stat of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Cascade Badge
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| The Cascade Badge (ブルーバッジ Blue Badge) is given out at the Cerulean City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Misty.
Abilities: The Cascade Badge allows for the HM Cut to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 30 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Thunder Badge
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| The Thunder Badge (オレンジバッジ Orange Badge) is given out at the Vermilion City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Lt. Surge.
Abilities: The Thunder Badge allows for the HM Fly to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the speed stat of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Rainbow Badge
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| The Rainbow Badge (レインボーバッジ Rainbow Badge) is given out at the Celadon City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Erika.
Abilities: The Rainbow Badge allows for the HM Strength to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 50 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Soul Badge
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| The Soul Badge (ピンクバッジ Pink Badge) is given out at the Fuchsia City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Koga. In Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal, the Gym Leader and the one who gives out the badge is Koga's daughter Janine.
Abilities: The Soul Badge allows for the HM Surf to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the defense stat of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Marsh Badge
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| The Marsh Badge (ゴールドバッジ Gold Badge) is given out at the Saffron City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Sabrina.
Abilities: The Marsh Badge allows for the HM Rock Smash to be used outside of battle, but only in the FireRed and LeafGreen games. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 70 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Volcano Badge
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| The Volcano Badge (クリムゾンバッジ Crimson Badge) is given out at the Cinnabar Island Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Blaine.
Abilities: The Volcano Badge allows for the HM Waterfall to be used outside of battle, but only in the FireRed and LeafGreen games. Additionally, it will raise the special stats of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Earth Badge
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| The Earth Badge (グリーンバッジ Green Badge) is given out at the Viridian City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Giovanni. In Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal, the Gym Leader and the one who gives out the badge is Blue.
Abilities: The Earth Badge is the final badge in the game, and upon receiving it, the player can challenge the Elite Four, or in the anime, participate in the Indigo League. Additionally, it will allow for all Pokémon to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Johto League
The Johto League is the local league in Johto. A total of eight badges must be obtained to challenge the local Elite Four (game), or participate in the League (anime). The following are badges from the Johto region.
[edit] Zephyr Badge
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| The Zephyr Badge (ウイングバッジ Wing Badge) is given out at the Violet City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Falkner.
Abilities: The Zephyr Badge allows for the HM Flash to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the attack stat of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.gif){kind=icon}
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[edit] Hive Badge
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| The Hive Badge (インセクトバッジ Insect Badge) is given out at the Azalea Town Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Bugsy.
Abilities: The Hive Badge allows for the HM Cut to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 30 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.gif){kind=icon}
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[edit] Plain Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Plain Badge (レギュラーバッジ Regular Badge) is given out at the Goldenrod City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Whitney.
Abilities: The Plain Badge allows for the HM Strength to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the speed stat of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.gif){kind=icon}
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[edit] Fog Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Fog Badge (ファントムバッジ Phantom Badge) is given out at the Ecruteak City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Morty.
Abilities: The Fog Badge allows for the HM Surf to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 50 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.gif){kind=icon}
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[edit] Storm Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Storm Badge (ショックバッジ Shock Badge) is given out at the Cianwood City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Chuck.
Abilities: The Storm Badge allows for the HM Fly to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 70 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.gif){kind=icon}
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[edit] Mineral Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Mineral Badge (スチールバッジ Steel Badge) is given out at the Olivine City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Jasmine.
Abilities: The Mineral Badge will raise the speed stat of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.gif){kind=icon}
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[edit] Glacier Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Glacier Badge (アイスバッジ Ice Badge) is given out at the Mahogany Town Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Pryce.
Abilities: The Glacier Badge allows for the HM Whirlpool to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the special stats of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.gif){kind=icon}
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[edit] Rising Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Rising Badge (ライジングバッジ Rising Badge) is given out at the Blackthorn City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Clair.
Abilities: The Rising Badge allows for the HM Waterfall to be used outside of battle. This is also the final badge in the game, and upon receiving it, the player can challenge the Elite Four, or in the anime, participate in the Johto League. Additionally, it will allow for all Pokémon to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.gif){kind=icon}
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[edit] Hoenn League
The Hoenn League is the local league in Hoenn. A total of eight badges must be obtained to challenge the local Elite Four (game), or participate in the League (anime). The following are badges from the Hoenn region.
[edit] Stone Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Stone Badge (ストーンバッジ Stone Badge) is given out at the Rustboro City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Roxanne.
Abilities: The Stone Badge allows for the HM Cut to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the attack stat of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Knuckle Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Knuckle Badge (ナックルバッジ Knuckle Badge) is given out at the Dewford Town Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Brawly.
Abilities: The Knuckle Badge allows for the HM Flash to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 30 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Dynamo Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Dynamo Badge (ダイナモバッジ Dynamo Badge) is given out at the Mauville City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Wattson.
Abilities: The Dynamo Badge allows for the HM Rock Smash to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the speed stat of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Heat Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Heat Badge (ヒートバッジ Heat Badge) is given out at the Lavaridge Town Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Flannery.
Abilities: The Heat Badge allows for the HM Strength to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 50 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Balance Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Balance Badge (バランスバッジ Balance Badge) is given out at the Petalburg City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Norman.
Abilities: The Balance Badge allows for the HM Surf to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the defense stat of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Feather Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Feather Badge (フェザーバッジ Feather Badge) is given out at the Fortree City Gym, held by the Gym Leader,Winona.
Abilities: The Feather Badge allows for the HM Fly to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 70 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Mind Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Mind Badge (マインドバッジ Mind Badge) is given out at the Mossdeep Town Gym, held by the twin Gym Leaders, Tate & Liza.
Abilities: The Mind Badge allows for the HM Dive to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the special stats of the player's Pokémon. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Rain Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Rain Badge (レインバッジ Rain Badge) is given out at the Sootopolis City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Wallace. In Pokémon Emerald, the Gym Leader and the one who gives out the badge is Juan.
Abilities: The Rain Badge allows for the HM Waterfall to be used outside of battle. This is also the final badge in the game, and upon receiving it, the player can challenge the Elite Four, or in the anime, participate in the Hoenn League. Additionally, it will allow for all Pokémon to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Sinnoh League
The Sinnoh League is the local league in Sinnoh. A total of eight badges must be obtained to challenge the local Elite Four (game), or participate in the League (anime).
In the Generation IV games, there have been some changes as to how the badges operate. For instance, badges no longer affect the stats of the player's Pokémon, as they are not mentioned to do so. Also, the badges themselves are no longer the factor in the obedience of Pokémon, rather it is the amount of badges the player owns. Additionally, the amount of badges also affects the available items at Poké Marts.
Obedience of Pokémon:
- 2 Badges - Obedient up to level 30
- 4 Badges - Obedient up to level 50
- 6 Badges - Obedient up to level 70
- 8 Badges - All Pokémon are obedient.
A new addition to the Generation IV games, players can shine the badges that they have earned, and show them off in the union room. However, if the badges are neglected they will become dull and dusty.
The following are badges from the Sinnoh region.
[edit] Coal Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Coal Badge is given out at the Oreburgh City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Roark.
Abilities: The Coal Badge allows for the HM Rock Smash to be used outside of battle. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Forest Badge
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| The Forest Badge is given out at the Eterna City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Gardenia.
Abilities: The Forest Badge allows for the HM Cut to be used outside of battle. Additionally, once this second badge is obtained, Pokémon up to level 30 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Cobble Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Cobble Badge is given out at the Veilstone City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Maylene.
Abilities: The Cobble Badge allows for the HM Fly to be used outside of battle. In Platinum, Maylene is the 4th gym leader. After getting the badge, Pokémon received in trades will obey up to level 50. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Fen Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Fen Badge is given out at the Pastoria City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Crasher Wake.
Abilities: The Fen Badge allows for the HM Defog to be used outside of battle. Additionally, once this fourth badge is obtained, Pokémon up to level 50 to obey their Trainer. In Platinum, the Fen Badge allows for the HM Surf to be used outside the battle and is the 5th badge. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Relic Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Relic Badge is given out at the Hearthome City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Fantina.
Abilities: The Relic Badge allows for the HM Surf to be used outside of battle. In Platinum, the Relic Badge allows for the HM Defog to be used outside of battle. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Mine Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Mine Badge is given out at the Canalave City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Byron.
Abilities: The Mine Badge allows for the HM Strength to be used outside of battle. Additionally, once this sixth badge is obtained, Pokémon up to level 70 to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Icicle Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Icicle Badge is given out at the Snowpoint CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Candice.
Abilities:The Icicle Badge allows for the HM Rock Climb to be used outside of battle. | Sprite.png){kind=icon} Candice
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[edit] Beacon Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Beacon Badge is given out at the Sunnyshore City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Volkner.
Abilities: The Beacon Badge allows for the HM Waterfall to be used outside of battle. This is also the final badge in the game, and upon receiving it, the player can challenge the Elite Four, or in the anime, participate in the Sinnoh League. Additionally, since it is the eighth badge, it will allow for all Pokémon to obey their Trainer. | Sprite.png){kind=icon}
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[edit] Orange Island League
The Orange Island League is the local League in the Orange Islands. These badges, along with the Gym Leaders have only been featured in the Pokémon Anime series. Unlike the usual eight, there are only four badges in the League.
[edit] Coral-Eye Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Coral-Eye Badge is given out at the Mikan Island Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Cissy.
Info: In order to obtain this badge, Trainers are required to participate in an accuracy test and a race against its holder, Cissy. This badge is the first of four in the Orange Island League. | 
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[edit] Sea Ruby Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Sea Ruby Badge is given out at the Navel IslandGym, held by the Gym Leader, Danny.Info:
In order to obtain this badge, Trainers must first climb a nearby mountain without the aid of their Pokémon, in order to qualify for further challenges. Should a Trainer qualify, they must then choose one Pokémon to help them build a bobsled-evice in a race against the Danny, and then race him down the mountain. This badge is the second of four badges in the Orange Island League. |  Danny
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[edit] Spike Shell Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Spike Shell Badge is given out at the Trovita Island Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Rudy.
Info: In order to obtain this badge, Trainers must first participate in an accuracy test similar to the other Gym Leader, Cissy. Should the challenger pass this test, they will face Rudy in a three-on-three, same-type Pokémon battle. This badge is the third of four in the Orange Island League. | 
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[edit] Jade Star Badge
| Badge | Information | ||
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| The Jade Star Badge is given out at the Kumquat IslandGym, held by the Gym Leader, Luana.Info:
In order to obtain this badge, Trainers defeat the Gym Leader, Luana, in a double battle with her Marowak and Alakazam. This is the final badge of four in the Orange Island League. |  Luana
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