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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    Beat the Team Rocket Grunt guarding the poster. Go in front of the poster, then press A to activate the secret switch.
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    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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    Defeat them, then talk to Mr. Fuji to go back to his house and get the Poke Flute.
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    building in Saffron City and defeat Giovanni. You'll get the Master Ball from the Silph Co. president.
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    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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