The Earth Badge is given out at the Viridian City Gym, held by the Gym Leader Giovanni. In Pokemon Gold Silver and Crystal the Gym Leader and the one who gives out the badge is Blue.

Abilities: The Earth Badge is the final badge in the game and upon receiving it. The player can challenge the Kanto Elite Four, or in the Anime participate in the Indigo league. Additionally it will allow for all pokemon to obey their trainer. In Heartgold and Soulsilver it will allows you to use the HM Rock Climb outside of battle.