Violet City (Japanese: キキョウシティ Kikyō City) is located in central Johto.

The large tower in the northern part of the town is a towering and wobbling pagoda run by Buddhist monks who train Pokémon. After the player defeated the last monk, the player will receive HM05 (Flash). Rattata and Bellsprout can be found in the tower, as can Gastly at night.

Located in the center of the town is Earl's Pokémon Academy, where prospective trainers learn how to raise Pokémon. On the blackboard are descriptions of the various status conditions which can affect Pokémon.

Violets are a type of flower. Kikyō (桔梗) is a Chinese bellflower.