Eldiw field record

Ishtar City

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Ishtar City is the fourth Gym city, themed on ancient Egypt, slogan "The star dancing in the wilderness." It hosts the Water-type Ishtar Gym led by Queen Nuphar (Tidal Badge). When the player arrives, a talking Gengar X has brainwashed nearly the entire population into bringing it the city's food supply.

Stylized city field marker

Route briefing

How to Reach Ishtar City

Connected west to Route 7 and east to Sunflare Canyon.

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Area network

Connected Locations

Recorded pickups

Important Items

  • Sun Stone
  • Muscular Update
  • Super Potion
  • Container
  • Herculeum H
  • TM88 Waterfall
  • Rare Candy
  • King's Rock
  • Revive
  • Lucky Egg
  • TM11 Sunny Day
  • Nugget
  • Light Clay
  • Hyper Potion
  • Power Herb
  • Miracle Water

People on the route

Important NPCs & Trainers

  • Queen Nuphar (Gym Leader)
  • Menhotep
  • Titus
  • Merchant Weston
  • Atum & Maat (brainwashed soldiers)

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Story & Progression Optional context

The city's central story beat is the boss battle against a speaking Gengar X (level 30) that has brainwashed the populace; it cannot be captured and flees after being defeated, prompting Queen Nuphar to send the player onward.