New Bark Town

New Bark Town is located in southeastern Johto and is the hometown of Red Oak. It is home to the lab of Professor Hickory, who possesses a set of starter Pokémon for Johto: Charmander, Froakie, and Rowlet.

Other than being connected to Route 29 in the west, it is also the town the must be passed through to reach Tohjo Falls, Victory Road, and Indigo Plateau, via Route 26 and Route 27.

Professor Hickory's Lab
Professor Hickory's laboratory lies right next to the western entrance into New Bark Town, where Professor Elm's Lab used to be. After Professor Elm retired, almost a decade ago, Professor Hickory took up residence, under the guise of continuing Elm's experiments concerning Pokémon Eggs and breeding. Here, Pokémon Trainers just beginning their quest are usually given the choice to receive either a Charmander, a Froakie, or a Rowlet from Professor Hickory. The exception to this is Tank, who instead received a Shiny Dratini.