New Bark Town

New Bark Town is located in southeastern Johto and is the hometown of the Johto player character. It is home to the lab of Professor Elm, who possesses the first partner Pokémon for Johto: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile. Other than being connected to Route 29 in the west, it is also the town that must be passed through to reach Tohjo Falls, Victory Road, and Indigo Plateau, via Route 26 and Route 27.