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'''Floaroma Town''' (Japanese: '''ソノオタウン''' ''Sonoo Town'') is a town in the [[region]] of [[Sinnoh]], known for its honey and vividly scented flowers that grow everywhere. It is the first area where [[Berry|Berries]] from non-player characters are available in [[Generation IV]]. Notable landmarks include the Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop in the middle of town, the Floaroma Meadow found to the north, and an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive [[Contest Hall]]. A girl with a {{p|Clefairy}} hands out {{TM|88|Pluck}} here.
[[File:Floaroma Town DP.png|thumb|Floaroma Town in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}]]
'''Floaroma Town''' (Japanese: '''ソノオタウン''' ''Sonoo Town'') is a town in the [[region]] of [[Sinnoh]], known for its honey and vividly scented flowers that grow everywhere. It is the first area where [[Berry|Berries]] from non-player characters are available in [[Generation IV]]. Notable landmarks include the Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop in the middle of town, the Floaroma Meadow found to the north, and an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive [[Contest Hall]].


In {{game|Platinum}}, Floaroma Town has wooden arches at its entrances, among other things.
In {{game|Platinum}}, Floaroma Town has wooden arches at its entrances, among other things.
[[Image:Floaroma gate.png|200px|thumb|right|In Pokémon Platinum, a wooden gate can be seen.]]
 
==History and tradition==
==History and tradition==
According to the townspeople, Floaroma Town was once a barren and desolate hill. People started planting flowers around it to cheer up the place, but nothing would grow. Then, someone expressed thanks for a blessing of nature, and the whole hill burst into bloom. It is theorized that {{p|Shaymin}} was the cause of the sudden burst of flowers, given it being the Gratitude Pokémon, and its ability to "instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers," according to its [[Pokédex]] entry.
According to the townspeople, Floaroma Town was once a barren and desolate hill. People started planting flowers around it to cheer up the place, but nothing would grow. Then, someone expressed thanks for a blessing of nature, and the whole hill burst into bloom. It is theorized that {{p|Shaymin}} was the cause of the sudden burst of flowers, given it being the Gratitude Pokémon, and its ability to "instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers," according to its [[Pokédex]] entry.
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===Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop===
===Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop===
{{main|Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop}}
{{main|Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop}}
The Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop offers players the game's first [[Berry|berries]], [[Sprayduck|equipment]] needed for raising berries, and a number of [[accessory|accessories]] in exchange for berries.
The Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop offers players the game's first [[Berry|Berries]], [[Sprayduck|equipment]] needed for raising Berries, and a number of [[Accessory|Accessories]] in exchange for Berries.


===Floaroma Meadow===
===Floaroma Meadow===
{{main|Floaroma Meadow}}
{{main|Floaroma Meadow}}


The Floaroma Meadow is an area accessed through the flowers in the northeast section of Floaroma Town proper, but still part of the town according to the [[Town Map]]. The first time the player visits Floaroma Town, the entrance to the meadow is blocked by two [[Team Galactic]] grunts. The {{player}} must defeat them to gain access to a [[honey]] tree, a man who sells honey, and the key to [[Valley Windworks]].
The Floaroma Meadow is an area accessed through the flowers in the northeast section of Floaroma Town proper, but still part of the town according to the [[Town Map]]. The first time the player visits Floaroma Town, the entrance to the meadow is blocked by two [[Team Galactic]] grunts. After defeating one by the Valley Windworks, the {{player}} must return to defeat them and gain access to a [[honey]] tree, a man who sells honey, and the key to [[Valley Windworks]].


A path in Floaroma Town leading to the meadow begins with a sign which reads:
A path in Floaroma Town leading to the meadow begins with a sign which reads:
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===Contest Hall===
===Contest Hall===
Found only in the {{pkmn|anime}}, the '''Floaroma Contest Hall''' was featured in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'' and ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''. In it, {{an|Dawn}} participated in a contest with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. [[Jessie]] participated in the contest but was defeated in the first battle round by Dawn. {{si|Kenny}}, a childhood friend and rival of Dawn, also debuted and participated in the contest with his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. Dawn finally won her first [[Ribbon]] in this contest, by narrowly defeating Kenny in the final battle round.
Found only in the {{pkmn|anime}}, the Floaroma Contest Hall was featured in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'' and ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''. In it, {{an|Dawn}} participated in a Contest with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. [[Jessie]] participated in the Contest but was defeated in the first battle round by Dawn. {{si|Kenny}}, a childhood friend and rival of Dawn, also debuted and participated in the Contest with his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. Dawn finally won her first [[Ribbon]] in this Contest, by narrowly defeating Kenny in the final battle round.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the population of Floaroma Town is 29, a rather high number for such a small town. Apparently this is caused by the alluring aroma of the typical flowers and honey of the town. The majority of the townspeople are female.
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the population of Floaroma Town is 29, a rather high number for such a small town. Apparently this is caused by the alluring aroma of the typical flowers and honey of the town. The majority of the townspeople are female.
===Pokémon Platinum===
In {{game|Platinum}}, the population of Floaroma Town is now 30.


==Poké Mart==
==Poké Mart==
{{shop|}}
{{shop|Left cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200}}|{{shopitem|Heal Ball|300}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Bloom Mail|50}}|{{shopitem|Heal Ball|300}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Net Ball|1000}}|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Net Ball|1000}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}}}
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{{shop|Right cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600|note=<sup>3 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|1200|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}|{{shopitem|Hyper Potion|1200|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Potion|2500|note=<sup>7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3000|note=<sup>8 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|1500|note=<sup>3 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Parlyz Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Parlyz Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|250}}|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|250}}|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}|{{shopitem|Repel|350}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Full Heal|600|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Bloom Mail|50}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Repel|350}}|{{shopitem|Super Repel|500|note=<sup>3 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Repel|700|note=<sup>7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{shopfooter}}
{{shopfooter}}


==Items==
==Items==
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{{itlisth|town}}
{{itlistbod|TM Flying|From a girl in the house|DPPt|display={{TM|88|Pluck}}}}
{{Itemlist|TM Flying|From a girl in the house to the left of the flower shop|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|display={{TM|88|Pluck}}}}
{{itlistbod|none|From a woman inside the flower shop (Gives a random [[Berry]] daily)|DPPt|display=[[Berry]]}}
{{Itemlist|Gracidea|From a woman on the vertical dirt path, requires [[fateful encounter]] Shaymin in the party|Pt=yes}}
{{itlistbod|Sprayduck|From a woman inside the flower shop|DPPt}}
{{Itemlist|Oran Berry|In the soft soil patch near flower shop|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes}}
{{itlistbod|Gracidea|From a woman on the vertical dirt path, requires [[fateful encounter]] Shaymin in the party|Pt|display={{OBP|Gracidea|flower}}}}
{{Itemlist|Cheri Berry|In the soft soil patch near flower shop|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes}}
{{itlistfoot|land}}
{{itlistfoot|town}}
 
===Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop===
{{itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Sprayduck|From a woman inside the flower shop|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes}}
{{itlistfoot|building}}
 
====Random Berries====
A girl in the Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop will give out a random Berry once per day.
{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Cheri Berry|Received from a girl|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Chesto Berry|Received from a girl|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Pecha Berry|Received from a girl|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Rawst Berry|Received from a girl|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Aspear Berry|Received from a girl|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}
 
==Trainers==
===Pokémon Platinum===
On certain days, the player can challenge a Trainer who appears in the Pokémon Center. Depending on the game progress, the Trainer will have teams with higher leveled Pokémon upon rematch.
 
{{trainerheader|building}}
{{trainerdiv|building|Sunday, Monday, and Thursday}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr DP Poké Kid.png|Poké Kid|Ariel|24|3|172|Pichu|♀|3|None|172|Pichu|♀|3|None|172|Pichu|♀|3|None|36=マナミ|37=Manami}}
{{trainerfooter|building}}
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Floaroma Town anime.png|250px|thumb|Floaroma Town in the anime]]
[[File:Floaroma Contest Hall.png|200px|thumb|left|Floaroma Town Contest Hall]]
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first arrived in Floaroma Town in ''[[DP025|Oh Do You Know The Poffin Plan!]]'', where they attended a [[Poffin]] cooking class given by [[Forsythia]]. {{an|Brock}} was a natural at making good Poffins, whereas {{an|Dawn}} took a little to get the perfect recipe for {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her Pokémon}}. Ash, however, was unsuccessful and failed to produce high-quality Poffins.
 
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Floaroma Town is home to a [[Contest Hall]]. In ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', Dawn, {{si|Kenny}}, and [[Jessilina]] entered the Floaroma {{pkmn|Contest}} along with many other [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s hoping to take the coveted Floaroma [[Ribbon]] home. By showing the best of their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, the three of them were able to pass the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] and, in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', they competed against each other in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. In the end, Dawn emerged victorious, obtaining her first Contest Ribbon.
 
The town appeared again in ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', where Forsythia was seen watering flowers together with her {{p|Roserade}} and {{p|Lotad}}.
 
Legend says Floaroma was once barren and without any kind of vegetation. One day, a beautiful woman went atop the hill and expressed gratitude, which resulted in flowers growing exponentially.
 
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} all go to Floaroma Town in ''[[PS343|Honey For Combee]]''. When Diamond accidentally knocks down a girl's tree, a swarm of {{p|Combee}} attack the trio.
 
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
[[Hareta]] and [[Mitsumi]] arrive in Floaroma Town in ''[[DPA03|The Mystery Boy, Jun!!]]''. Hareta meets his rival and friend, {{OBP|Jun|DPA}}, there. This is where Hareta catches {{p|Shinx}} after Jun tells him that he needs more Pokémon.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Floaroma's Japanese town motto is {{tt|あざやかに はなかおる まち|Town that smells vividly of flowers}}.
* Floaroma's Japanese town motto is {{tt|あざやかに はなかおる まち|Azayaka ni hanakaoru machi}} ''"The town that smells vividly of flowers"''.
* In the 2009 Pokémon annual, Floaroma Town is incorrectly spelled '''"Floarama"'''.
* In the 2009 Pokémon annual, Floaroma Town is incorrectly spelled as '''"Floarama"'''.
* In ''[[DP025|Oh, Do You Know The Poffin Plan?]]'', a story was told about a woman who made all of the flowers, probably because they would otherwise need to show {{p|Shaymin}}, which was not revealed at that time. The NPCs in-game simply say it was a Pokémon.
* In ''[[DP025|Oh, Do You Know The Poffin Plan?]]'', a story was told about a woman who made all of the flowers, probably because they would otherwise need to show {{p|Shaymin}}, which was not revealed at that time. The NPCs in-game simply say it was a Pokémon.
* There is a tiny section of Floaroma Town the sits between the northern entrance to the Floaroma Meadow and the river by Fuego Ironworks. There is no grass or items to be found though.
* There is a tiny section of Floaroma Town that sits between the northern entrance to the Floaroma Meadow and the river by Fuego Ironworks. There is no grass or items to be found though.


==Name origin==
==Name origin==
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| Japanese
| ソノオタウン ''Sonoo Town''
| ソノオタウン ''Sonoo Town''
| 園生 (''sonou'') means garden.
| 園生 (''sonou'') means garden.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| English
| Floaroma Town
| Floaroma Town
| From ''flora'' and ''aroma''.
| From ''flora'' and ''aroma''.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Floraville
| Floraville
| From Latin ''flora'', and ''ville'', village.
| From Latin ''flora'', and ''ville'', village.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| German
| Flori
| Flori
| From ''Flora''.
| From ''Flora''.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Italian
| Giardinfiorito
| Giardinfiorito
| From ''giardino'', garden, and ''fiorito'', flowering.
| From ''giardino'', garden, and ''fiorito'', flowering.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Spanish
| Pueblo Aromaflor
| Pueblo Aromaflor
| From ''aroma'', fragrance, and ''flor'', flower.
| From ''aroma'', fragrance, and ''flor'', flower.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 꽃향기마을 ''Ggothyanggi Maeul''
| 꽃향기마을 ''Ggothyanggi Maeul''
| 꽃향기 (''ggothyanggi'') means "flower fragrance".
| 꽃향기 (''ggothyanggi'') means "flower fragrance".
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 苑之鎮 ''Yuànzhī Zhèn''
| 苑之鎮 ''Yuànzhī Zhèn''
| From 苑 ''sono''. 苑 (''yuàn'') refers to an enclosed ground for growing trees and keeping animals.
| From 苑 ''sono''. 苑 (''yuàn'') refers to an enclosed ground for growing trees and keeping animals.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 苑之鎮 ''Yunji Jan''
| 苑之鎮 ''Yunji Jan''
| Same as Mandarin name.
| Same as Mandarin name.
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|Russian
|Флоарома Таун ''Floaroma Taun''
|Transcription of English name
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Revision as of 17:36, 10 March 2016

Floaroma Town ソノオタウン
Sonoo Town
"Vivid & Scented"
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Floaroma Town in {{{variable2}}}.
Map description
A town of flower lovers, Floaroma Town is always perfumed with the sweet scent of flowers.
A short, floral pathway opens up to a sprawling sea of flowers in bloom.
In the center of town is the flower shop called Pick a Peck of Colors.
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Fuego Ironworks
 
Floaroma Town
Route 205
 
Route 204
 
Location
Sinnoh Floaroma Town Map.png
Location of Floaroma Town in Sinnoh.
Floaroma Town in Diamond and Pearl

Floaroma Town (Japanese: ソノオタウン Sonoo Town) is a town in the region of Sinnoh, known for its honey and vividly scented flowers that grow everywhere. It is the first area where Berries from non-player characters are available in Generation IV. Notable landmarks include the Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop in the middle of town, the Floaroma Meadow found to the north, and an anime-exclusive Contest Hall.

In Pokémon Platinum, Floaroma Town has wooden arches at its entrances, among other things.

History and tradition

According to the townspeople, Floaroma Town was once a barren and desolate hill. People started planting flowers around it to cheer up the place, but nothing would grow. Then, someone expressed thanks for a blessing of nature, and the whole hill burst into bloom. It is theorized that Shaymin was the cause of the sudden burst of flowers, given it being the Gratitude Pokémon, and its ability to "instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers," according to its Pokédex entry.

Places of interest

Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop

Main article: Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop

The Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop offers players the game's first Berries, equipment needed for raising Berries, and a number of Accessories in exchange for Berries.

Floaroma Meadow

Main article: Floaroma Meadow

The Floaroma Meadow is an area accessed through the flowers in the northeast section of Floaroma Town proper, but still part of the town according to the Town Map. The first time the player visits Floaroma Town, the entrance to the meadow is blocked by two Team Galactic grunts. After defeating one by the Valley Windworks, the player must return to defeat them and gain access to a honey tree, a man who sells honey, and the key to Valley Windworks.

A path in Floaroma Town leading to the meadow begins with a sign which reads:

Floaroma Meadow Ahead
Honey Available

Contest Hall

Found only in the anime, the Floaroma Contest Hall was featured in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters! and Settling a Not-So-Old Score!. In it, Dawn participated in a Contest with her Piplup. Jessie participated in the Contest but was defeated in the first battle round by Dawn. Kenny, a childhood friend and rival of Dawn, also debuted and participated in the Contest with his Prinplup. Dawn finally won her first Ribbon in this Contest, by narrowly defeating Kenny in the final battle round.

Demographics

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the population of Floaroma Town is 29, a rather high number for such a small town. Apparently this is caused by the alluring aroma of the typical flowers and honey of the town. The majority of the townspeople are female.

Pokémon Platinum

In Pokémon Platinum, the population of Floaroma Town is now 30.

Poké Mart

Left cashier
Right cashier


Items

Item Location Games
TM Flying TM88 (Pluck) From a girl in the house to the left of the flower shop  D  P  Pt 
Gracidea Gracidea From a woman on the vertical dirt path, requires fateful encounter Shaymin in the party  Pt 
Oran Berry Oran Berry In the soft soil patch near flower shop  D  P  Pt 
Cheri Berry Cheri Berry In the soft soil patch near flower shop  D  P  Pt 

Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop

Item Location Games
Sprayduck Sprayduck From a woman inside the flower shop  D  P  Pt 

Random Berries

A girl in the Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop will give out a random Berry once per day.

Item Location Games
Cheri Berry Cheri Berry Received from a girl  D  P  Pt 
Chesto Berry Chesto Berry Received from a girl  D  P  Pt 
Pecha Berry Pecha Berry Received from a girl  D  P  Pt 
Rawst Berry Rawst Berry Received from a girl  D  P  Pt 
Aspear Berry Aspear Berry Received from a girl  D  P  Pt 

Trainers

Pokémon Platinum

On certain days, the player can challenge a Trainer who appears in the Pokémon Center. Depending on the game progress, the Trainer will have teams with higher leveled Pokémon upon rematch.

Trainer Pokémon
Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
Poké Kid Ariel
Poké Kid Ariel
マナミ Manami
Reward: $24
Pichu Pichu Lv.3
No item
Pichu Pichu Lv.3
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In the anime

Floaroma Town in the anime
Floaroma Town Contest Hall

Ash and his friends first arrived in Floaroma Town in Oh Do You Know The Poffin Plan!, where they attended a Poffin cooking class given by Forsythia. Brock was a natural at making good Poffins, whereas Dawn took a little to get the perfect recipe for her Pokémon. Ash, however, was unsuccessful and failed to produce high-quality Poffins.

In the anime, Floaroma Town is home to a Contest Hall. In Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!, Dawn, Kenny, and Jessilina entered the Floaroma Contest along with many other Pokémon Coordinators hoping to take the coveted Floaroma Ribbon home. By showing the best of their Pokémon, the three of them were able to pass the Performance Stage and, in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!, they competed against each other in the Battle Stage. In the end, Dawn emerged victorious, obtaining her first Contest Ribbon.

The town appeared again in Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!, where Forsythia was seen watering flowers together with her Roserade and Lotad.

Legend says Floaroma was once barren and without any kind of vegetation. One day, a beautiful woman went atop the hill and expressed gratitude, which resulted in flowers growing exponentially.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Diamond, Pearl and Platinum all go to Floaroma Town in Honey For Combee. When Diamond accidentally knocks down a girl's tree, a swarm of Combee attack the trio.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Hareta and Mitsumi arrive in Floaroma Town in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!. Hareta meets his rival and friend, Jun, there. This is where Hareta catches Shinx after Jun tells him that he needs more Pokémon.

Trivia

  • Floaroma's Japanese town motto is あざやかに はなかおる まち "The town that smells vividly of flowers".
  • In the 2009 Pokémon annual, Floaroma Town is incorrectly spelled as "Floarama".
  • In Oh, Do You Know The Poffin Plan?, a story was told about a woman who made all of the flowers, probably because they would otherwise need to show Shaymin, which was not revealed at that time. The NPCs in-game simply say it was a Pokémon.
  • There is a tiny section of Floaroma Town that sits between the northern entrance to the Floaroma Meadow and the river by Fuego Ironworks. There is no grass or items to be found though.

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese ソノオタウン Sonoo Town 園生 (sonou) means garden.
English Floaroma Town From flora and aroma.
French Floraville From Latin flora, and ville, village.
German Flori From Flora.
Italian Giardinfiorito From giardino, garden, and fiorito, flowering.
Spanish Pueblo Aromaflor From aroma, fragrance, and flor, flower.
Korean 꽃향기마을 Ggothyanggi Maeul 꽃향기 (ggothyanggi) means "flower fragrance".
Chinese (Mandarin) 苑之鎮 Yuànzhī Zhèn From 苑 sono. 苑 (yuàn) refers to an enclosed ground for growing trees and keeping animals.
Chinese (Cantonese) 苑之鎮 Yunji Jan Same as Mandarin name.
Russian Флоарома Таун Floaroma Taun Transcription of English name



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See also
Hisui


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