- pokemon rejuvenation map: Navigate East Gearen City routes and areas.
- Key locations: Gym, Lab, Library, and Help Plaza spots.
- Transportation: Trains to Route 1 & 2; Truck Guy access.
- Missable items: Claim Help Plaza rewards before Chapter 9.
- Unique encounters: Shuppet, Pachirisu, and Voltorb events.
City Overview & Layout
East Gearen City serves as a major hub in the Aevium region. It is divided into two distinct sides: Western and Eastern. The city is frequently rainy and connects to numerous critical routes. Players start their journey here by receiving a starter Pokémon at the Gearen Laboratory. The city is also home to Venam, the Poison-type Gym Leader.
East Gearen City undergoes a significant restoration after the player heads to Grand Dream City, transforming into Neo East Gearen City. Ensure you complete all side quests and collect missable items before this transition occurs.
City Connections:
- Northwest: Train to Route 1
- East: Train to Route 2
- Southeast: Gearen Park
- Southwest: Oceana Pier
- West: Junction Bridge
- Special Access: Sheridan Village, Goldenleaf Town, Akuwa Town, West Gearen City via the Truck Guy.
West Side
- Gearen Laboratory
- Poké Mart
- Magnolia Library
- Oceana Pier Access
East Side
- East Gearen Gym
- Chrisola Hotel
- Gearen Park Access
- Train to Route 2
Apartments
- Emerald Building
- Velvet Building
- Aqua Building
- Violet Building (Restricted)
Points of Interest
Several key buildings in East Gearen City offer essential services, lore, and side activities.
East Gearen Gym Located on the eastern side, this gym is led by Venam. Defeating her grants the Poison Heart Badge, TM102 Poison Sweep, and the ability to use Rock Smash outside of battle.
Gearen Laboratory Situated in the southwest, Professor Jenner and Amanda provide starter Pokémon to beginning trainers. This is the starting point for your adventure.
Magnolia Library Found in the northwest, this library contains books on Shadow Pokémon and their purification methods. It is also where you meet Zumi for the first time.
The East Gearen Help Plaza allows players to submit and solve requests. After acquiring your first badge, Ayuda gives you the Gather Cube to collect Zygarde Cells. Complete these requests before leaving for Grand Dream City.
Chrisola Hotel An expensive luxury hotel owned by the Blakeory family. It houses the Game Corner and the AP Center.
Places of Interest Table:
| Location | Function | Key NPC/Item |
|---|---|---|
| East Gearen Gym | Poison-type challenge | Venam, Poison Heart Badge |
| Gearen Laboratory | Starter selection | Professor Jenner, Amanda |
| Magnolia Library | Lore/Info | Zumi, Shadow Pokémon data |
| Help Plaza | Side quests | Ayuda, Gather Cube |
| Chrisola Hotel | Game Corner/AP Center | Blakeory family |
Trainers & Pokémon Encounters
East Gearen City features a variety of trainers and unique Pokémon encounters. The difficulty and availability of some encounters depend on the time of day and story progress.
Special Encounters
- Shuppet: Found at night on the third floor of the Emerald Building in Gearen Apartments.
- Pachirisu: Found at night on the second floor of the Velvet Building. Requires a Gourmet Treat to initiate battle.
- Nidoran♀: Chase it north of the Parks and Recreation Center.
- Voltorb: Buy Poké Balls from the Blackbelt Vendor near the Berry Emporium. On the fourth attempt, you receive a Voltorb instead of a ball.
- Buizel: Found southeast of the Chrisola Hotel after talking to a trainer at the Oceana Pier Ferry Terminal.
Western Side Trainers Table:
| Trainer Name | Pokémon | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Optimist Talia | Meowth Lv.2, Pidgey Lv.3 | $540 |
| Clerk Samson (Velvet) | Budew Lv.4, Zubat Lv.5 | $75 |
| Clerk Andrew (Emerald) | Yamper Lv.7, Nickit Lv.7 | $105 |
Eastern Side Trainers Table:
| Trainer Name | Pokémon | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Prima Donna Penelope | Feebas Lv.5, Ponyta Lv.4 | $1200 |
| Clerk Henry (Aqua) | Grubbin Lv.7, Hoothoot Lv.7 | $105 |
Many trainers in the apartments scale slightly or have specific items. Clerk Henry in the Aqua Building uses Hoothoot, which can put your Pokémon to sleep, so keep Awakening items handy.
Essential Items & Shopping
The city offers a wide range of items through various shops and hidden locations. Some items are missable, particularly those related to the Help Plaza.
Item Shops Overview
- Poké Mart: Standard balls, potions, and burns heals.
- Berry Emporium: Various berries for status healing.
- Pokeball Boutique: Specialty balls like Heavy, Moon, Love, and Fast Balls.
- Petal Salon: Offers haircuts for Pokémon.
Hidden Items Guide:
| Item | Location | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Heal | Rock in front of Gearen Laboratory (Hidden) | West |
| Gourmet Treat | Flower patch near Oceana Pier exit (Hidden) | West |
| Heart Scale | Barrel right of the bottom divider (Hidden) | East |
| Repel | Near entrance to Gearen Park (Hidden) | East |
| Mineral Ball | Velvet Building F1 (Clerk Choice) | Apartments |
Missable Items Table:
| Item | Source | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Gather Cube | Help Plaza (Ayuda) | Get 1st Badge |
| TM49 Echoed Voice | Help Plaza (Ayuda) | Collect 5 Zygarde Cells |
| Pichu | Help Plaza Rewards | Complete Battle Request |
Vendors outside change their stock based on the day and story chapter (e.g., City in Lockdown). Check the Left Vendor on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for Reverse Candy.
Exploration Walkthrough
To maximize your time in East Gearen City, follow this optimized route to ensure you do not miss any key items or interactions.
Initial Arrival & Starter
Proceed to the Gearen Laboratory in the southwest to receive your starter Pokémon from Professor Jenner.
West Side Exploration
Visit the Poké Mart to stock up on Poke Balls and Potions. Find the hidden Ice Heal near the Lab. Head to the Oceana Pier area to find the hidden Gourmet Treat in the flowers.
Apartment Hunts
Enter the Gearen Apartments. Go to the Velvet Building at night and use a Gourmet Treat to battle the rare Pachirisu. Check the Emerald Building at night for Shuppet.
Gym Challenge
Challenge Venam at the East Gearen Gym to earn your first badge. This unlocks the Help Plaza mechanics fully.
Help Plaza & Collections
Visit the Help Plaza to get the Gather Cube. Complete requests like "Save Starly!" and "Missing Mother!" before progressing to Grand Dream City to earn Karma and rewards.
East Gearen City 100% Checklist:
- Receive Starter Pokémon
- Defeat Venam & Get Poison Heart Badge
- Obtain Gather Cube from Ayuda
- Catch Shuppet (Night, Emerald Bldg)
- Catch Pachirisu (Night, Velvet Bldg)
- Complete all Help Plaza Requests
- Buy 4th Poke Ball from Vendor for Voltorb
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access other cities from East Gearen City?
You can take the train in the northwest to Route 1 or the train in the east to Route 2. To reach places like Sheridan Village or Goldenleaf Town, you must use the Truck Guy service.
Q: What happens if I miss the Help Plaza requests?
Help Plaza requests are missable. If you head to Grand Dream City and the city transforms into Neo East Gearen City without finishing them, you will lose the opportunity to complete them and claim their rewards.
Q: Where can I find the Gourmet Treat in East Gearen City?
A Gourmet Treat is located in the rightmost white flower patch of the grass next to the exit to Oceana Pier on the Western Side. You can also buy one at the Poké Mart, though finding it is free.
Q: How do I get Zygarde Cells in the city?
After receiving the Gather Cube from Ayuda at the Help Plaza, you can find Zygarde Cells scattered throughout the city. Collecting 100 Cells and 1 Core allows you to construct a Zygarde 10% Forme.