Pokemon is one of the most popular media franchises in Japan, which has spread all over the world. There’s a series of Pokemon video games developed and published by The Pokemon Company, Niantic, Nintendo, and more. Ever since Pokemon became popular, there have been millions of fans worldwide, ranging from kids to adults.
Pokemon Gym Badges are given to Pokemon trainers once they defeat a Gym Leader in a battle. Once a player collects all eight badges from a particular region, they can go compete in the Pokemon League or battle the Elite Four. However, some of the gym badges may affect a Pokemon’s ability. In Johto region, there are eight badges you need to know about, which are a part of the Johto Premium Gym Badge Set. So let’s get to know them here.
The Zephyr Badge
The Zephyr Badge is given out at the Violet City Gym, held by Gym Leader Falkner. You are allowed to use the HM Flash outside of battle. It also raised the attack stat of the Pokemon. And in Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver, a traded Pokemon up to level 20 will obey the player.
The Hive Badge
The Hive Badge is given to players at Azalea City Gym, held by Gym Leader Bugsy. It allows the player to use HM Cut outside of battle. Aside from that, it also allows any Pokemon of up to level 30 to obey the trainer.
The Plain Badge
The Plain Badge is given to trainers at Goldenrod City Gym. It allows the player to use the HM Strength outside of battle. Additionally, it raises the speed stat of the trainer’s Pokemon.
The Fog Badge
The Fog Badge is given to players at Ecruteak City Gym, held by Gym Leader Morty. The badge allows the HM Surf to be used outside of battle. It also lets Pokemons of up to level 50 obey their Trainer.
The Storm Badge
Players receive the Storm Badge at Cianwood City Gym by defeating the Gym Leader Chuck on a Pokemon Battle. Those who have this badge allow the player to use HM Fly outside of battle. Aside from that, in HGSS, it will allow for Pokemon up to Level 60 to obey the Trainer.
The Mineral Badge
The Mineral Badge is given out at the Olivine City Gym and is held by Gym Leader Jasmine. Players with this badge allow Pokemons with levels up to 70 to obey their Trainer.
The Glacier Badge
The badge is given out at the Mahogany Town Gym and is held by Gym Leader Pryce. Those with the Glacier Badge are allowed to use the HM Whirlpool outside of battle. Additionally, it raises the special stats of the player’s Pokemon.
The Rising Badge
The Rising Badge is given to players at Blackthorn City Gym, held by Gym Leader Clair. This final badge in the game allows players to use HM Waterfall outside of battle. The player can challenge the Johto Elite Four once they receive The Rising Badge or participate in the Pokemon League on the anime series. It allows all Pokemon to obey their Trainer as well.