Blackthorn City

Blackthorn City is a city located in northeast Johto.

Pokémon Trainers often come to Blackthorn City in order to win the Rising Badge from Clair Mita, the Blackthorn Gym Leader, who specializes in Dragon-type Pokémon.

Many famous Dragon-type Trainers, including Clair and Lance Chiba, come from Blackthorn City.

According to a resident in Blackthorn, most Trainers in the city end up being Dragon-type specialists. This could be because of the Dragon's Den in the area and because the local Gym Leader is a Dragon-type Trainer.