How to Bring Back the Viridian City Gym Leader in Fire Red

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When you first get to Viridian City, you'll find that the gym is locked because the gym leader is not there. This article will show how to get him back.

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  1. Beat the Team Rocket Grunt guarding the poster. Go in front of the poster, then press A to activate the secret switch.
  2. Go through the spinning puzzles until you find the Lift Key that turns on the elevator. From there, you'll be able to find Giovanni. Defeat him to get the Silph Scope.
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  3. Defeat them, then talk to Mr. Fuji to go back to his house and get the Poke Flute.
  4. building in Saffron City and defeat Giovanni. You'll get the Master Ball from the Silph Co. president.
  6. It's a Ground-type Gym and the leader is Giovanni. He uses a level 45 Rhyhorn, a level 42 Dugtrio, a level 44 Nidoqueen, a level 45 Nidoking, and a level 50 Rhyhorn. Defeat him to get the Earth Badge and the TM for Earthquake.
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    How do I unlock the Viridian Gym?
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    You need all other gym badges as the leader is the protagonist's father; you will come here for the 8th gym badge.
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