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|caption=Artwork of the Hoenn region from [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]
|caption=Artwork of the Hoenn region from<br>[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] illustrated by [[kawayoo]]
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|professor=[[Professor Birch]]
|professor=[[Professor Birch]]
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|league=[[Hoenn League]]
|league=[[Hoenn League]]
|location=[[Ever Grande City]]
|location=[[Ever Grande City]]
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]]{{sup/3|RSE}}<br>[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation VI)|Hoenn Pokédex]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}
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The '''Hoenn''' region (Japanese: '''{{tt|ホウエン地方|ホウエンちほう}}''' ''Hōen-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located south of [[Sinnoh]]<!--AG187-->. It is the setting of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]]. It is inspired by the real-world Japanese main island of {{wp|Kyushu}}. The names of most of the cities in Hoenn are made of two words put together (Little Root, Fort Tree, Slate Port, Ever Grande, etc.) rather than colors or plants as [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] had done. [[Professor Birch]] of [[Littleroot Town]] offers the [[starter Pokémon]] known as {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, or {{p|Mudkip}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s beginning their journey of this vast land.
The '''Hoenn''' region (Japanese: '''ホウエン{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Hoenn {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located south of [[Sinnoh]],<ref>As stated in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]''.</ref> and southwest of both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].<ref>''[[Pokémon Fan (US)|Pokémon Fan]]: 10th Anniversary News Booklet'', p. 16 ([https://archive.org/details/10-anni-book/ Archive])</ref> It is the setting of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]]. It was the third [[core series]] region to be introduced.
 
Hoenn is inspired by the real-world Japanese main island of {{wp|Kyushu}}. The names of most of the cities in Hoenn are made of two words put together ("Little Root", "Fort Tree", "Slate Port", "Ever Grande", etc.) rather than colors or plants as [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] had done. [[Professor Birch]] of [[Littleroot Town]] offers the [[first partner Pokémon]] known as {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, or {{p|Mudkip}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s beginning their journey of this vast land.


==Etymology and design concept==
==Etymology and design concept==
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Hoenn region as {{wp|Kyushu}}]]
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Hoenn region as {{wp|Kyushu}}]]
===Etymology===
===Etymology===
[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that Hoenn's name signifies "abundant relations" (豊縁 ''hōen''), as a common theme in this region is the relationships forged between Pokémon and people.<ref name=masuda>Hidden Power of Masuda: No. 15 [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/?p=105 (Japanese)] / [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?m=20040909 (English)]</ref>
[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that Hoenn's name signifies "abundant relations" (豊縁 ''hōen''), as a common theme in this region is the relationships forged between Pokémon and people.<ref name=masuda>HIDDEN POWER of masuda, No. 15 [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/2004/09/index.html (Japanese)] / [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2004/09/index.html (English)]</ref>


===Design concept===
===Design concept===
The Hoenn region is based on the real-world Japanese main island of {{wp|Kyushu}}, rotated 90° counterclockwise. Junichi Masuda stated that the reason Kyushu was rotated 90° to create Hoenn was to increase playability.<ref name=masuda/>
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The Hoenn region is based on the real-world Japanese main island of {{wp|Kyushu}}, rotated 90° counterclockwise. Junichi Masuda stated that the reason Kyushu was rotated 90° to create Hoenn was to increase playability.<ref name=masuda/> According to the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection]], Masuda further clarifies that this choice was related to the horizontal display of the new [[Game Boy Advance]] screen.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1504100422688153605]</ref>
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==History==
==History==
Hoenn was created after [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} were formed. Primal Groudon raised the landmasses and Primal Kyogre filled the seas that would later become Hoenn. The meeting of these two created a great battle for supremacy until it was quelled by [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Rayquaza}}, sending Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre into caverns where they rested until they were awakened many years later during the course of events in [[Generation III]] or [[Generation VI]]. The moving of the continents by {{p|Regigigas}} created Hoenn, and when Regigigas was sent to sleep in the [[Snowpoint Temple]] in [[Sinnoh]], {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regice}}, the keys to awakening it, were sealed away in Hoenn.
Hoenn was created after [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} were formed. Primal Groudon raised the landmasses and Primal Kyogre filled the seas that would later become Hoenn. A meeting between these two caused a great battle for supremacy until it was quelled by [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Rayquaza}}, sending Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre into caverns where they rested until they were awakened many years later during the course of events in [[Generation III]] or [[Generation VI]]. The moving of the continents by {{p|Regigigas}} created Hoenn, and when Regigigas was sent to sleep in the [[Snowpoint Temple]] in [[Sinnoh]], {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regice}}, the keys to awakening it, were sealed away in Hoenn.


In contemporary history, {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} moved to [[Littleroot Town]] in Hoenn from [[Johto]]. Brendan/May encountered May/Brendan, competing with Brendan/May to complete the Pokédex. Brendan/May saved [[Professor Birch]] from a Poochyena{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/Zigzagoon{{sup/3|E}} with a {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, or {{p|Treecko}} from Professor Birch's bag; as a reward for saving him, he gave Brendan/May a [[Pokédex]] and allowed him/her to keep the Pokémon that he/she used to save him. Brendan/May traveled across Hoenn, occasionally encountering and defeating [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]. Team Magma{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|OR}} and/or Team Aqua{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}} successfully awakened {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|OR}} and/or {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}}, which caused the region of Hoenn to be plagued by {{weather|harsh sunlight}}{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/6|OR}}, {{weather|heavy rain}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/6|AS}} or a strange mixture of both{{sup/3|E}}. However, Brendan/May successfully calmed the weather Pokémon when he/she defeated it{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} or summoned {{p|Rayquaza}} to calm them{{sup/3|E}}. Brendan/May then proceeded to win at the Pokémon League and become the Champion, and was invited to complete in the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation III}}{{sup/3|E}}.
In contemporary history, {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} moved to [[Littleroot Town]] in Hoenn from [[Johto]]. Brendan/May encountered May/Brendan, competing with Brendan/May to complete the Pokédex. Brendan/May saved [[Professor Birch]] from a Poochyena{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/Zigzagoon{{sup/3|E}} with a {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, or {{p|Treecko}} from Professor Birch's bag; as a reward for saving him, he gave Brendan/May a [[Pokédex]] and allowed them to keep the Pokémon that they used to save him. Brendan/May traveled across Hoenn, occasionally encountering and defeating [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]. Team Magma{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|OR}} and/or Team Aqua{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}} successfully awakened {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|OR}} and/or {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}}, which caused the region of Hoenn to be plagued by {{weather|harsh sunlight}}{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/6|OR}}, {{weather|heavy rain}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/6|AS}} or a strange mixture of both{{sup/3|E}}. However, Brendan/May successfully calmed the weather Pokémon when they defeated it{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} or summoned {{p|Rayquaza}} to calm them{{sup/3|E}}. Brendan/May then proceeded to beat the Pokémon League and become the Champion, and was invited to compete in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}.


Upon becoming the Champion, a meteor changed course towards Hoenn{{sup/6|ORAS}}. May's/Brendan's, [[Wally]]'s, and [[Archie]]'s{{sup/6|AS}}/[[Maxie]]'s{{sup/6|OR}} [[Key Stone]]s were stolen by [[Zinnia]] in an attempt to summon {{p|Rayquaza}} to avert the crisis. Brendan/May encountered Zinnia at [[Sky Pillar]] and successfully summoned Rayquaza. Brendan/May gave Rayquaza the power to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] and it destroyed the meteor.
Upon becoming the Champion, a meteor changed course towards Hoenn{{sup/6|ORAS}}. May's/Brendan's, [[Wally]]'s, and [[Archie]]'s{{sup/6|AS}}/[[Maxie]]'s{{sup/6|OR}} [[Key Stone]]s were stolen by [[Zinnia]] in an attempt to summon {{p|Rayquaza}} to avert the crisis. Brendan/May encountered Zinnia at [[Sky Pillar]] and successfully summoned Rayquaza. Brendan/May gave Rayquaza the power to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] and it destroyed the meteor.


==Cities, routes, and other locations==
==Geography==
[[File:Hoenn ORAS Map.png|thumb|left|250px|In-game map of the Hoenn region from [[Generation VI]]]]
===Environment===
Hoenn has sixteen [[List of cities and towns|cities and towns]], including a [[Ever Grande City|Pokémon League]]. Since the majority of the cities and towns of Hoenn are immersed into nature, there aren't many large cities comparable to [[Unova]]'s [[Castelia City]] or [[Kalos]]'s [[Lumiose City]], with the largest city being [[Lilycove City]]{{sup/3|RSE}}/[[Mauville City]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}.
[[File:Hoenn Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Hoenn in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Hoenn Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Hoenn in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
The Hoenn region boasts many dramatic environments from [[Hoenn Route 119|rainforests]] to [[Hoenn Route 111|deserts]], but its most striking feature is its abundance of water, a strong contrast to other core series regions, especially Sinnoh. Much of the region is covered in water, almost equal in size to the mainland, exemplifying the theme of the games. There are several large and populated islands off the mainland only accessible via [[water route]]s, many of which are deep enough for {{m|Dive|diving}}.
 
Much of the interior area is forested or mountainous, so most notable cities are found on the coastline. People who live in towns and villages in the mountain areas must adapt to the harsh environment. An extreme example of this is the inhabitants of [[Fortree City]], who live in tree houses. This is in stark contrast to other regions in the [[Pokémon world]], as noted by {{adv|Ruby}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]], who preferred Johto's many modernized cities to the wilderness and countryside in Hoenn. Hoenn has one active volcano, [[Mt. Chimney]], in the northwest of the region. The ash from Mt. Chimney regularly falls on the nearby towns and routes. On the opposite side of the Hoenn region lies the volcanic{{sup/3|RSE}}/impact{{sup/6|ORAS}} crater which [[Sootopolis City]] was built in.
 
Some of Hoenn's newly discovered Pokémon strongly reflect the influence of the primarily tropical environment.
 
===Climate===
Hoenn seems to have a warmer climate than other regions, similar to an equatorial climate. This may mean that Hoenn is located closer to the equator than the other regions.
 
The mainland experiences a wide variety of weather across its breadth. Ashes constantly fall around [[Mt. Chimney]] in the northwest. Constant, extreme {{weather|sandstorm}}s afflict the arid desert near its center. Frequent {{weather|rain}} falls on the mainland's northeastern areas, nourishing the rainforests and {{DL|tall grass|long grass}} that grow there.
 
===Demographics===
The towns, cities, and areas of the Hoenn region's total population in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} is 598. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the total population of  Hoenn's towns, cities, and areas is 694. Upon its introduction in [[Generation III]], it was the largest region by population. As of [[Generation VIII]], it is the sixth largest region by population.
 
===Notable locations===
Hoenn has sixteen [[List of cities and towns|cities and towns]], including a {{ho|Pokémon League}}. Since the majority of the cities and towns of Hoenn are immersed into nature, there aren't many large cities comparable to [[Unova]]'s [[Castelia City]] or [[Kalos]]'s [[Lumiose City]], with the largest city being [[Lilycove City]]{{sup/3|RSE}}/[[Mauville City]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}.


The Hoenn region has 34 different [[route]]s, which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Much like [[Sinnoh]] after it, Hoenn's routes are numbered so that they don't follow sequence directly from previously-known regions' routes. Routes in Hoenn are numbered from {{rtn|101|Hoenn}} to {{rtn|134|Hoenn}}. Compared to other regions, Hoenn features an abundance of sea routes. This gives the impression that the Hoenn region is half-water and half-land, which references the battle of Groudon and Kyogre.
The Hoenn region has 34 different [[route]]s, which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Much like [[Sinnoh]] after it, Hoenn's routes are numbered so that they don't follow sequence directly from previously-known regions' routes. Routes in Hoenn are numbered from {{rtn|101|Hoenn}} to {{rtn|134|Hoenn}}. Compared to other regions, Hoenn features an abundance of sea routes. This gives the impression that the Hoenn region is half-water and half-land, which references the battle of Groudon and Kyogre.


[[File:Hoenn RSE Map.png|thumb|250px|In-game map of the Hoenn region from [[Generation III]]]]
The Hoenn region is unique and famous for its tropical-like environments. The region does not feature a true mountain range like in Sinnoh and other regions. Hoenn introduced many new natural environments including a volcano, a jungle, a beach, a desert, and many more. The Hoenn region also introduced the idea of routes with differing [[weather]], including constant rainfall, thunderstorms, falling ash, and rays of sunlight.
The Hoenn region is unique and famous for its tropical-like environments. The region does not feature a true mountain range like in Sinnoh and other regions. Hoenn introduced many new natural environments including a volcano, a jungle, a beach, a desert, and many more. The Hoenn region also introduced the idea of routes with differing [[weather]], including constant rainfall, thunderstorms, falling ash, and rays of sunlight.


===Demographics===
====Settlements====
The towns, cities, and areas of the Hoenn region's total population in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} is 598. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the total population of  Hoenn's towns, cities, and areas is 694.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border:2px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
 
===Cities and towns===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | City/Town
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
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| A popular spot in the Hoenn region, thanks to its hot springs, said to cure any ailment.
| A popular spot in the Hoenn region, thanks to its hot springs, said to cure any ailment.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Fortree City.png|100px]]
| [[File:Fortree City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Fortree City]]
| [[Fortree City]]
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| 37
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| [[File:Ever Grande City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[File:Ever Grande City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Ever Grande City]]
| [[Ever Grande City]]
|  
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| {{tt|This city is blanketed in a profusion of colorful blooms. It plays host to the grand Pokémon League.|Ever Grande City}}<br/>{{tt|A revered site that can only be visited by those Trainers who have dominated every last Pokémon Gym.|Pokémon League}}
| This city is blanketed in a profusion of colorful blooms. It plays host to the grand Pokémon League. (Ever Grande City)<br/>A revered site that can only be visited by those Trainers who have dominated every last Pokémon Gym. ({{ho|Pokémon League}})
|}
|}


===Areas of interest===
====Landmarks====
[[File:Slateport City Mt Chimney artwork.png|thumb|right|300px|Mt. Chimney as seen from afar]]
[[File:Slateport City Mt Chimney artwork.png|thumb|right|300px|Mt. Chimney as seen from afar]]
* [[Petalburg Woods]]
* [[Petalburg Woods]]
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* [[Desert Ruins]]
* [[Desert Ruins]]
* [[Ancient Tomb]]
* [[Ancient Tomb]]
* [[Team Magma Hideout]]{{sup/3|Ru}}{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Team Aqua Hideout]]{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}}


====Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald–exclusive locations====
====Routes====
Routes in Hoenn are numbered as {{rtn|101|Hoenn}}-{{rtn|134|Hoenn}}, breaking the former pattern set up by Kanto and Johto. This is presumably to discourage the idea of being able to travel back to either region after completion of the game, as was done in [[Generation II]] and as a mirror of the fact that Japan's road system possesses a similar gap. Some of the routes have differing [[weather]] depending on the day they are traveled on.
 
====Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald–exclusive====
These areas can only be found in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald:
These areas can only be found in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald:
* [[Abandoned Ship]]
* [[Abandoned Ship]]


====Emerald-exclusive areas====
====Emerald-exclusive====
These areas can only be found in Pokémon Emerald:
These areas can only be found in Pokémon Emerald:
* [[Mirage Tower]]
* [[Magma Hideout (Jagged Pass)]]
* [[Desert Underpass]]
* [[Trainer Hill]]
* [[Trainer Hill]]
* {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}
* {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}
* [[Artisan Cave]]
* [[Artisan Cave]]
* [[Desert Underpass]]
* [[Altering Cave]]
* [[Mirage Tower]]
* [[Marine Cave]]
* [[Marine Cave]]
* [[Terra Cave]]
* [[Terra Cave]]


====Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire–exclusive areas====
====Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire–exclusive====
These areas can only be found in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire:
These areas can only be found in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire:
* [[Sea Mauville]]
* [[Sea Mauville]]
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* [[Battle Resort]]
* [[Battle Resort]]


===Anime-exclusive locations===
====Pokéwalker–exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
These areas can only be found in the [[Pokéwalker]]:
* {{pw|Hoenn Field}}
* {{pw|Warm Beach}}
 
====Anime-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border:2px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
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| [[File:ABC Islands.png|100px]]
| [[File:ABC Islands.png|100px]]
| [[A-B-C Islands]]
| [[A-B-C Islands]]
| style="text-align:left" | The A-B-C Islands are a group of three island off the coast of Hoenn. Island A has a [[Pokémon Center]] and a [[Pokémon academy|school]]. Island B has [[DeepSeaScale]]s. Island C has {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|DeepSeaTooth|DeepSeaTeeth}}. There are two rivaling {{pkmn|Trainer}} groups on the island. One group believes {{p|Huntail}} are stronger. The other believes {{p|Gorebyss}} are stronger. The A-B-C Islands appear in ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War!]]''.
| style="text-align:left" | The A-B-C Islands are a group of three islands off the coast of Hoenn. Island A has a [[Pokémon Center]] and a [[Pokémon academy|school]]. Island B has [[Deep Sea Scale]]s. Island C has [[Deep Sea Tooth|Deep Sea Teeth]]. There are two rivaling {{pkmn|Trainer}} groups on the island. One group believes {{p|Huntail}} are stronger. The other believes {{p|Gorebyss}} are stronger. The A-B-C Islands appear in ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Anthony Gym.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Gym|Anthony's Gym}}
| style="text-align:left" | An unofficial Gym near [[Petalburg Woods]] run by {{OBP|Anthony|AG010}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Baltoy Civilization Magic Wheel.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Kirikiri Mountain|Baltoy civilization ruins}}
| style="text-align:left" | Hidden ruins located on [[Kirikiri Mountain]] that belonged to an ancient civilization that worshipped {{p|Baltoy}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Banana Slakoth Garden.png|100px]]
| [[File:Banana Slakoth Garden.png|100px]]
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| [[Bomba Island]]
| [[Bomba Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Bomba Island is where Pokémon battle judges are trained and is home to the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute. It was first featured in the episode ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]''.
| style="text-align:left" | Bomba Island is where Pokémon battle judges are trained and is home to the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute. It was first featured in the episode ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Camerupt Point.png|100px]]
| [[Camerupt Point]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is called Camerupt Point because it looks like a {{p|Camerupt}}'s humps. It is located near a river by [[Volley Town]]. People enjoy stargazing at the summit. It appeared in ''[[AG087|Crazy as a Lunatone]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Crossgate Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Crossgate Town.png|100px]]
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| [[File:Foothill Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Foothill Town.png|100px]]
| [[Foothill Town]]
| [[Foothill Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Foothill Town is a small village with no [[Pokémon Center]], but instead has a Pokémon Clinic which is run by [[Dr. Abby]], a [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] winner.
| style="text-align:left" | Foothill Town is a small village located between [[Mauville City]] and [[Verdanturf Town]] with no [[Pokémon Center]]. Instead, it has a Pokémon Clinic, which is run by [[Dr. Abby]], a {{tc|Doctor|Pokémon Doctor}} specializing in natural medicine who is also a [[Top Coordinator]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Forbidden Forest Gate.png|100px]]
| [[File:Forbidden Forest Gate.png|100px]]
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| [[Izabe Island]]
| [[Izabe Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Izabe Island is a large island between [[Mossdeep City]] and [[Sootopolis City]]. It contains a variety of environments, from deserts to snow-covered mountains. There is a rock formation at the highest peak known as ''Square Top''.
| style="text-align:left" | Izabe Island is a large island between [[Mossdeep City]] and [[Sootopolis City]]. It contains a variety of environments, from deserts to snow-covered mountains. There is a rock formation at the highest peak known as ''Square Top''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Izabe Lake.png|100px]]
| [[Izabe Lake]]
| style="text-align:left" | It is a large lake located near the Valley of Destruction on [[Izabe Island]]. A {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Claydol}} that threatens to destroy the island is sealed inside a stone {{i|Poké Ball}} within Izabe Lake.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kirikiri Mountain.png|100px]]
| [[File:Kirikiri Mountain.png|100px]]
| [[Kirikiri Mountain]]
| [[Kirikiri Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left" | Kirikiri Mountain are located between [[Petalburg City]] and [[Fortree City]]. A cave on the mountain was once home to an ancient {{p|Baltoy}} civilization.  
| style="text-align:left" | Kirikiri Mountain is located between [[Petalburg City]] and [[Fortree City]]. A cave on the mountain was once home to an ancient {{p|Baltoy}} civilization.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake May.png|100px]]
| [[File:Lake May.png|100px]]
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| [[Mirage Kingdom]]
| [[Mirage Kingdom]]
| style="text-align:left" | Mirage Kingdom is located somewhere beyond a large desert. It is ruled by a [[King and Queen of the Mirage Kingdom|king and queen]]. The Mirage Kingdom worships {{p|Togepi}}, and even contains a Togepi Temple. The only way one can claim the throne is with a Togepi.
| style="text-align:left" | Mirage Kingdom is located somewhere beyond a large desert. It is ruled by a [[King and Queen of the Mirage Kingdom|king and queen]]. The Mirage Kingdom worships {{p|Togepi}}, and even contains a Togepi Temple. The only way one can claim the throne is with a Togepi.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Misty Village.png|100px]]
| [[Misty Village]]
| style="text-align:left" | A small, largely agricultural town located between [[Slateport City]] and [[Mauville City]], whose people are responsible for protecting the historic Mountain Lighthouse and its precious light stone.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Monsu Island.png|100px]]
| [[File:Monsu Island.png|100px]]
| [[Monsu Island]]
| [[Monsu Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Monsu Island is located between [[Lilycove City]] and [[Mossdeep City]]. Monsu Island is the location of both bases of [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]].
| style="text-align:left" | Monsu Island is located between [[Lilycove City]] and [[Mossdeep City]]. Monsu Island is the location of both bases of [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mountain Lighthouse.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Misty Village|Mountain Lighthouse}}
| style="text-align:left" | A lighthouse in the foggy mountains between [[Slateport City]] and [[Mauville City]]. It helps people guide through the mountains and its source of light is known as the light stone, which uses electricity to create a bright light.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Muscle Island.png|100px]]
| [[File:Muscle Island.png|100px]]
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| [[Oldale Ruins]]
| [[Oldale Ruins]]
| style="text-align:left" | Oldale Ruins is a group of ruins near [[Oldale Town]]. [[Professor Alden]] studied the ruins and [[Team Magma]] forced the professor to help them explore the ruins using the four keys. The Ruins were featured in ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]''.
| style="text-align:left" | Oldale Ruins is a group of ruins near [[Oldale Town]]. [[Professor Alden]] studied the ruins and [[Team Magma]] forced the professor to help them explore the ruins using the four keys. The Ruins were featured in ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Bomba Island|Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute is the {{pkmn|world}}-leading school for [[battle judge]]s. It is located on [[Bomba Island]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Purika Contest Hall.png|100px]]
| [[File:Purika Contest Hall.png|100px]]
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| [[File:Rubello Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Rubello Town.png|100px]]
| [[Rubello Town]]
| [[Rubello Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Rubello Town is located in between [[Petalburg City]] and [[Fortree City]]. The town is most famous for its {{pkmn|Contest}}s.
| style="text-align:left" | Rubello Town is located in between [[Petalburg City]] and [[Fortree City]]. The town is most famous for its [[Contest Hall]], which hosts [[Rank (Contest)|R1]] [[Pokémon Contest]]s, which can only be entered by {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s who have earned at least one [[Ribbon]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:SS St Flower.png|100px]]
| [[S.S. St. Flower]]
| style="text-align:left" | A luxury cruise liner that sails in the Hoenn region, often stopping at the site of the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Shroomish Forest.png|100px]]
| [[File:Shroomish Forest.png|100px]]
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| [[File:South City.png|100px]]
| [[File:South City.png|100px]]
| [[South City]]
| [[South City]]
| style="text-align:left" | The hometown of [[Sid]], [[Rafe]], [[Audrey and Kathryn]].
| style="text-align:left" | The hometown of [[Sid]], [[Rafe]], [[Audrey and Kathryn]]. It has a monorail which connects it to [[LaRousse City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Square Top Izabe Island.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Riyado Town|Square Top}}
| style="text-align:left" | This uniquely shaped mountain is the highest peak on [[Izabe Island]] and also marks the center of {{p|Absol}} territory.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:The Green Lodge.png|100px]]
| {{DL|Rinshin Town|The Green Lodge}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Green Lodge is an abandoned mansion in the middle of the booming metropolis of [[Rinshin Town]]. [[Alex]] intends on tearing down the property to make way for a forest park for the resident {{p|Shroomish}} to enjoy.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:The Greenhouse.png|100px]]
| [[File:The Greenhouse.png|100px]]
| [[The Greenhouse]]
| [[The Greenhouse]]
| style="text-align:left" | A Pokémon aromatherapy laboratory led by [[Eliza]].
| style="text-align:left" | A Pokémon aromatherapy laboratory located between [[Mauville City]] and [[Fallarbor Town]] which is led by [[Eliza]]. It is the location where {{an|May}} {{pkmn2|caught}} her {{TP|May|Skitty}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Togepi Paradise.png|100px]]
| [[File:Togepi Paradise.png|100px]]
| [[Togepi Paradise]]
| [[Togepi Paradise]]
| style="text-align:left" | Togepi Paradise is the home for {{p|Togepi}} that the people of the [[Mirage Kingdom]] worship. It can only be ruled by a person with pure heart. This paradise is currently protected by [[Misty's Togetic]].
| style="text-align:left" | Togepi Paradise is the home for {{p|Togepi}} that the people of the [[Mirage Kingdom]] worship. It can only be ruled by a person with pure heart. This paradise is currently protected by [[Misty's Togetic]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Trapinch Underground Labyrinth.png|100px]]
| [[Trapinch underground labyrinth]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Trapinch underground labyrinth is a giant {{p|Trapinch}} nest comprising of many tunnels and a large underground lake. It is largely inaccessible and is a hidden location on [[Izabe Island]], known by few people like {{OBP|Hal|AG106}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Valley of Steel.png|100px]]
| [[File:Valley of Steel.png|100px]]
| [[Valley of Steel]]
| [[Valley of Steel]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Valley of Steel appeared in ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play!]]''.
| style="text-align:left" | The Valley of Steel is located between [[Lavaridge Town]] and [[Mauville City]] and is inhabited by many {{type|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is the location where {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} his {{AP|Torkoal}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Volley Town.png|100px]]
| [[File:Volley Town.png|100px]]
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| [[File:Wazoo Island.png|100px]]
| [[File:Wazoo Island.png|100px]]
| [[Wazoo Island]]
| [[Wazoo Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Wazoo Island is located between {{ci|Lilycove}} and [[Mossdeep City]]. Legend has it that one hundred years ago, a cargo ship called King Neptune was caught into a typhoon and sank, near Wazoo Island carrying {{DL|Shard|Green Shard}}s.
| style="text-align:left" | Wazoo Island is located between {{ci|Lilycove}} and [[Mossdeep City]]. Legend has it that one hundred years ago, a cargo ship called King Neptune was caught into a typhoon and sank, near Wazoo Island carrying [[Green Shard]]s.
|}
 
====Manga-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border:2px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | Manga
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Meteor Village.png|100px]]
| [[Meteor Village]]
| [[Pokémon Adventures]]
| style="text-align:left" | A village located within [[Meteor Falls]] and home to the [[Draconid people]].
|}
|}


====Mentioned only====
====Mentioned only====
{| style="margin:auto; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
{| style="margin:auto; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border:2px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; color:#FFF"
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
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| Mentioned in ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', ''[[AG106|Beg, Burrow and Steal]]'', ''[[AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!]]'', and ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''. Located on [[Izabe Island]]. It has ferry services to [[Sootopolis City]].
| Mentioned in ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', ''[[AG106|Beg, Burrow and Steal]]'', ''[[AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!]]'', and ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''. Located on [[Izabe Island]]. It has ferry services to [[Sootopolis City]].
|}
|}
<br clear="left">


===Routes===
===Appearance===
Routes in Hoenn number are numbered as {{rtn|101|Hoenn}}-{{rtn|134|Hoenn}}, breaking the former pattern set up by Kanto and Johto. This is presumably to discourage the idea of being able to travel back to either region after completion of the game, as was done in [[Generation II]] and as a mirror of the fact that Japan's road system possesses a similar gap. Some of the routes have differing [[weather]] depending on the day they are traveled on.
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hoenn RS.png|x250px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hoenn Anime.png|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork of Hoenn from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire}}
| Artwork of Hoenn from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:HoennIIIE.png|x280px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hoenn ORAS.png|x280px]]
|-
| Artwork of Hoenn from {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald}} by {{color2|000|Midori Harada}}
| Artwork of Hoenn from {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} by {{color2|000|kawayoo}}
|}


==Geography==
====In-game====
===Environment===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color}}; font-size:80%"
[[File:HoennIIIE.png|thumb|left|220px|Hoenn in Emerald]]
|-
The Hoenn region boasts many dramatic environments from [[Hoenn Route 119| rainforests]] to [[Hoenn Route 111|deserts]], but its most striking feature is its abundance of water, a strong contrast to other core series regions, especially Sinnoh. Much of the region is covered in water, almost equal in size to the mainland, exemplifying the theme of the games. There are several large and populated islands off the mainland only accessible via [[water route]]s, many of which are deep enough for {{m|Dive|diving}}.
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hoenn RSE Map.png]]
 
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hoenn ORAS Map.png]]
Much of the interior area is forested or mountainous, so most notable cities are found on the coastline. People who live in towns and villages in the mountain areas must adapt to the harsh environment. An extreme example of this is the inhabitants of [[Fortree City]], who live in tree houses. This is in stark contrast to other regions in the [[Pokémon world]], as noted by {{adv|Ruby}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]], who preferred Johto's many modernized cities to the wilderness and countryside in Hoenn. Hoenn has one active volcano, [[Mt. Chimney]], in the northwest of the region. The ash from Mt. Chimney regularly falls on the nearby towns and routes. On the opposite side of the Hoenn region lies the impact crater which [[Sootopolis City]] was built in.
|-
 
| Hoenn as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
Some of Hoenn's newly discovered Pokémon strongly reflect the influence of the primarily tropical environment.
| Hoenn as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
 
|-
[[File:Hoenn Anime.png|thumb|250px|Anime-based map of the Hoenn region]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hoenn ORAS Soaring Map.png|257px]]
 
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hoenn Soaring ORAS Map.png|250px]]
===Climate===
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:May Mindscape.png|x250px]]
Hoenn seems to have a warmer climate than other regions, similar to an equatorial climate. This may mean that Hoenn is located closer to the equator than the other regions.
|-
 
| Map of Hoenn seen on the bottom screen while {{color2|000|Soaring in the sky|soaring}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
The mainland experiences a wide variety of weather across its breadth. Ashes constantly fall around [[Mt. Chimney]] in the northwest. Constant, extreme {{weather|sandstorm}}s afflict the arid desert near its center. Frequent {{weather|rain}} falls on the mainland's northeastern areas, nourishing the rainforests and {{DL|tall grass|long grass}} that grow there.
| Hoenn as seen while {{color2|000|Soaring in the sky|soaring}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
| {{color2|000|May (Masters)|May}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}


==Hoenn League==
==Hoenn League==
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===Gym Leaders===
===Gym Leaders===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; border:4px solid #{{hoenn color}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="5" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn League}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="5" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn League}}
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{{gldr|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=VSBrawly.png|ldr=Brawly|djap=トウキ|drm=Tōki|loc=Dewford Town|cjap=ムロタウン|crm=Muro Town|bdg=Knuckle|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=VSBrawly.png|ldr=Brawly|djap=トウキ|drm=Tōki|loc=Dewford Town|cjap=ムロタウン|crm=Muro Town|bdg=Knuckle|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Electric|pic=VSWattson.png|ldr=Wattson|djap=テッセン|drm=Tessen|loc=Mauville City|cjap=キンセツシティ|crm=Kinsetsu City|bdg=Dynamo|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Electric|pic=VSWattson.png|ldr=Wattson|djap=テッセン|drm=Tessen|loc=Mauville City|cjap=キンセツシティ|crm=Kinsetsu City|bdg=Dynamo|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fire|pic=VSFlannery.png|ldr=Flannery|djap=アスナ|drm=Asuna|loc=Lavaridge Town|cjap=フエンタウン|crm=Fuen Town|bdg=Heat|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fire|pic=VSFlannery.png|ldr=Flannery|djap=アスナ|drm=Asuna|loc=Lavaridge Town|cjap=フエンタウン|crm=Huen Town|bdg=Heat|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Normal|pic=VSNorman.png|ldr=Norman|djap=センリ|drm=Senri|loc=Petalburg City|cjap=トウカシティ|crm=Tōka City|bdg=Balance|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Normal|pic=VSNorman.png|ldr=Norman|djap=センリ|drm=Senri|loc=Petalburg City|cjap=トウカシティ|crm=Touka City|bdg=Balance|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Flying|pic=VSWinona.png|ldr=Winona|djap=ナギ|drm=Nagi|loc=Fortree City|cjap=ヒワマキシティ|crm=Hiwamaki City|bdg=Feather|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Flying|pic=VSWinona.png|ldr=Winona|djap=ナギ|drm=Nagi|loc=Fortree City|cjap=ヒワマキシティ|crm=Hiwamaki City|bdg=Feather|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSLiza & Tate.png|ldr=Tate and Liza|djap=フウとラン|drm=Fū and Lan|loc=Mossdeep City|cjap=トクサネシティ|crm=Tokusane City|bdg=Mind|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSLiza & Tate.png|ldr=Tate and Liza|djap=フウとラン|drm=Fū and Lan|loc=Mossdeep City|cjap=トクサネシティ|crm=Tokusane City|bdg=Mind|size=150px}}
{{gldrb2|type=Water|pic=VSWallace.png{{!}}150px|ldr=Wallace|djap=ミクリ|drm=Mikuri {{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}|loc=Sootopolis City|cjap=ルネシティ|crm=Rune City|bdg=Rain|pic2=VSJuan.png{{!}}150px|ldr2=Juan|djap2=アダン|drm2=Adan {{sup/3|E}}}}
{{gldrb2|type=Water|pic=VSWallace.png{{!}}150px|ldr=Wallace|djap=ミクリ|drm=Mikuri {{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}|loc=Sootopolis City|cjap=ルネシティ|crm=Rune City|bdg=Rain|pic2=Spr E Juan.png|ldr2=Juan|djap2=アダン|drm2=Adan {{sup/3|E}}}}
|}
|}
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{{elt|col=2|type=Ice|pic=VSGlacia.png|m=Glacia|mjap=プリム|mrm=Prim|size=150px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Ice|pic=VSGlacia.png|m=Glacia|mjap=プリム|mrm=Prim|size=150px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrake.png|m=Drake|mjap=ゲンジ|mrm=Genji|size=150px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrake.png|m=Drake|mjap=ゲンジ|mrm=Genji|size=150px}}
{{eltb2|type=Steel|type2=Water|pic=VSSteven2.png{{!}}150px|pic2=VSWallace.png{{!}}150px|m=Steven Stone|m3=Steven|m2=Wallace|mjap=ダイゴ|mrm=Daigo {{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}|mjap2=ミクリ|mrm2=Mikuri {{sup/3|E}}}}
{{eltb2|type=Steel|type2=Water|pic=VSSteven2.png{{!}}150px|pic2=Spr E Wallace.png|m=Steven Stone|m3=Steven|m2=Wallace|mjap=ダイゴ|mrm=Daigo {{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}|mjap2=ミクリ|mrm2=Mikuri {{sup/3|E}}}}
|}
|}
{{-}}
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{{main|Battle Frontier (Generation III)}}
{{main|Battle Frontier (Generation III)}}
===Frontier Brains===
===Frontier Brains===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy}}; border: 4px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy}}; border:4px solid #{{hoenn color}}" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Hoenn Battle Frontier}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Hoenn Battle Frontier}}
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Generation III}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Frontier Brain<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Frontier Brain<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Facility<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Facility<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Symbol|Symbols}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Symbol|Symbols}}
|- style="background:#3FA9D0"
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Noland.png]]<br>{{color2|296E87|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|296E87|Factory Head Noland|Noland}}<br><small>{{color|296E87|ファクトリーヘッド ダツラ<br>Factory Head Datsura}}</small>
| [[File:Spr E Noland.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Noland}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッド ダツラ<br>Factory Head Datsura}}</small>
| {{color2|296E87|Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Factory|Battle Factory}}<br><small>{{color|296E87|バトルファクトリー<br>Battle Factory}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Factory (Generation III)|Battle Factory}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルファクトリー<br>Battle Factory}}</small>
| [[File:Knowledgesymbolsilver.png‎|50px]]<br>{{color|296E87|Silver Knowledge Symbol}}
| [[File:Knowledgesymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Knowledge Symbol}}
| [[File:Knowledgesymbol.png‎|50px]]<br>{{color|296E87|Gold Knowledge Symbol}}
| [[File:Knowledgesymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Knowledge Symbol}}
|- style="background:#3FA9D0"
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Greta.png]]<br>{{color2|296E87|Arena Tycoon Greta}}<br><small>{{color|296E87|アリーナキャプテン コゴミ<br>Arena Captain Kogomi}}</small>
| [[File:Spr E Greta.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Greta|Arena Tycoon Greta}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|アリーナキャプテン コゴミ<br>Arena Captain Kogomi}}</small>
| {{color2|296E87|Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Arena|Battle Arena}}<br><small>{{color|296E87|バトルアリーナ<br>Battle Arena}}</small>
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Hoenn RS.png|thumb|right|250px|Hoenn in Ruby and Sapphire]]
* Hoenn has the most [[route]]s of any [[region]], with a total of 34.
* Hoenn has the most [[route]]s of any [[region]], with 34.
* Hoenn is the only region with:
** It is the only region that did not receive any new routes upon appearing in a sequel or [[remake]].
** A Game Corner and department store that are not in the same city. The [[Mauville Game Corner]] is located in [[Mauville City]], whereas the [[Lilycove Department Store]] is located in [[Lilycove City]].
* Hoenn is the only region with a Game Corner and department store that are not in the same city. The [[Mauville Game Corner]] is located in [[Mauville City]], whereas the [[Lilycove Department Store]] is located in [[Lilycove City]].
** [[Gym]]s in which all [[Badge]]s have the same English and Japanese names.
* Hoenn is the only region with [[Gym]]s in which all [[Badge]]s have the same English and Japanese names.
** Two lighthouses—one in [[Slateport City]] and the other in Lilycove City.
* Hoenn is the only region with two lighthouses—one in [[Slateport City]] and the other in Lilycove City.
** [[Norman|A father]] for the [[player character]] that can be encountered.
** Neither {{p|Eevee}} nor any of its evolved forms in its [[Regional Pokédex]].
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Hoenn is "Hoennian", as revealed in the Official [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Guide.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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| 호연 ''Hoyeon''
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|rowspan="2"| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 豐緣 / 丰缘 ''Fēngyuán''{{tt|*|Games, Anime (Later AG - current), Adventures (Post-Emerald chapters)}}
| 豐緣 / 丰缘 ''Fēngyuán''{{tt|*|Games, anime (Later AG - current), Adventures (Post-Emerald chapters)}}
| From its Japanese name
| From its Japanese name. Formed with 豐 / 丰 ''fēng'' (abundant) and 緣 / 缘 ''yuán'' (affinity).
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| 芳緣 / 芳缘 ''Fāngyuán''{{tt|*|Anime (Early AG), Adventures (Ruby and Sapphire, FireRed and LeafGreen, Emerald chapter)}}
| 芳緣 / 芳缘 ''Fāngyuán''{{tt|*|Anime (Early AG), Adventures (Ruby and Sapphire, FireRed and LeafGreen, Emerald chapter)}}
| Alternative reading of its Japanese name, meaning "fragrant relations"
| From the alternative reading of its Japanese name as 芳縁 ''hōen'' (fragrant relations)
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|rowspan="2"| Chinese ({{tt|Catonese|Hong Kong}})
|rowspan="2"| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 豐緣 ''Fūngyùhn''{{tt|*|Games, Mega Evolution III, Movie (M17)}}
| 豐緣 ''Fūngyùhn''{{tt|*|Games, Mega Evolution III, Movie (M17)}}
| From its Japanese name
| From its Japanese name. Formed with 豐 ''fūng'' (abundant) and 緣 ''yùhn'' (affinity).
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 芳緣 ''Fōngyùhn''{{tt|*|AG - DP series, Pokémon the Series: XY, Mega Evolution II}}
| From the alternative reading of its Japanese name as 芳縁 ''hōen'' (fragrant relations)
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| 芳緣 ''Fōngyùhn''{{tt|*|AG - DP series, XY075, Mega Evolution II}}
| Hindi
| Alternative reading of its Japanese name, meaning "fragrant relations"
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| Russian
| Хоэнн ''Khoenn''
| Хоэнн ''Khoenn''<br>Хоенн ''Khoyenn'' {{tt|*|Pokémon TV}}
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| Transcription of its English name
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| Tamil
| ஹோயென் ''Hoenn''
| Transcription of its English name
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| Telugu
| హొయెన్ ''Hoenn''
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Hoenn ホウエン地方
Hoenn region
Hoenn ORAS.png
Artwork of the Hoenn region from
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire illustrated by kawayoo
Introduction Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
Professor Professor Birch
First partner Pokémon Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip
Regional Villains Team MagmaREOR
Team AquaSEAS
League
Pokémon League Hoenn League
League Location Ever Grande City
Pokédex
Pokédex List Hoenn PokédexRSE
Hoenn PokédexORAS
Anime
Series Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Season(s) Advanced (6)
Advanced Challenge (7)
Advanced Battle (8)
Journeys (23)
Master Journeys (24)
Ultimate Journeys (25)
Games
Generation III, VI
Games Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Manga
Adventures Debut Creeping Past Cacnea

The Hoenn region (Japanese: ホウエン地方 Hoenn region) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is located south of Sinnoh,[1] and southwest of both Kanto and Johto.[2] It is the setting of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. It was the third core series region to be introduced.

Hoenn is inspired by the real-world Japanese main island of Kyushu. The names of most of the cities in Hoenn are made of two words put together ("Little Root", "Fort Tree", "Slate Port", "Ever Grande", etc.) rather than colors or plants as Kanto and Johto had done. Professor Birch of Littleroot Town offers the first partner Pokémon known as Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip to Trainers beginning their journey of this vast land.

Etymology and design concept

The map of Japan showing the Hoenn region as Kyushu

Etymology

Junichi Masuda has stated that Hoenn's name signifies "abundant relations" (豊縁 hōen), as a common theme in this region is the relationships forged between Pokémon and people.[3]

Design concept

Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Hoenn

The Hoenn region is based on the real-world Japanese main island of Kyushu, rotated 90° counterclockwise. Junichi Masuda stated that the reason Kyushu was rotated 90° to create Hoenn was to increase playability.[3] According to the Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection, Masuda further clarifies that this choice was related to the horizontal display of the new Game Boy Advance screen.[4]

History

Hoenn was created after Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre were formed. Primal Groudon raised the landmasses and Primal Kyogre filled the seas that would later become Hoenn. A meeting between these two caused a great battle for supremacy until it was quelled by Mega Rayquaza, sending Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre into caverns where they rested until they were awakened many years later during the course of events in Generation III or Generation VI. The moving of the continents by Regigigas created Hoenn, and when Regigigas was sent to sleep in the Snowpoint Temple in Sinnoh, Regirock, Registeel, and Regice, the keys to awakening it, were sealed away in Hoenn.

In contemporary history, Brendan/May moved to Littleroot Town in Hoenn from Johto. Brendan/May encountered May/Brendan, competing with Brendan/May to complete the Pokédex. Brendan/May saved Professor Birch from a PoochyenaRSORAS/ZigzagoonE with a Torchic, Mudkip, or Treecko from Professor Birch's bag; as a reward for saving him, he gave Brendan/May a Pokédex and allowed them to keep the Pokémon that they used to save him. Brendan/May traveled across Hoenn, occasionally encountering and defeating Team Aqua and Team Magma. Team MagmaREOR and/or Team AquaSEAS successfully awakened GroudonREOR and/or KyogreSEAS, which caused the region of Hoenn to be plagued by harsh sunlightROR, heavy rainSAS or a strange mixture of bothE. However, Brendan/May successfully calmed the weather Pokémon when they defeated itRSORAS or summoned Rayquaza to calm themE. Brendan/May then proceeded to beat the Pokémon League and become the Champion, and was invited to compete in the Battle FrontierE.

Upon becoming the Champion, a meteor changed course towards HoennORAS. May's/Brendan's, Wally's, and Archie'sAS/Maxie'sOR Key Stones were stolen by Zinnia in an attempt to summon Rayquaza to avert the crisis. Brendan/May encountered Zinnia at Sky Pillar and successfully summoned Rayquaza. Brendan/May gave Rayquaza the power to Mega Evolve and it destroyed the meteor.

Geography

Environment

Hoenn in Pokémon Adventures

The Hoenn region boasts many dramatic environments from rainforests to deserts, but its most striking feature is its abundance of water, a strong contrast to other core series regions, especially Sinnoh. Much of the region is covered in water, almost equal in size to the mainland, exemplifying the theme of the games. There are several large and populated islands off the mainland only accessible via water routes, many of which are deep enough for diving.

Much of the interior area is forested or mountainous, so most notable cities are found on the coastline. People who live in towns and villages in the mountain areas must adapt to the harsh environment. An extreme example of this is the inhabitants of Fortree City, who live in tree houses. This is in stark contrast to other regions in the Pokémon world, as noted by Ruby in Pokémon Adventures, who preferred Johto's many modernized cities to the wilderness and countryside in Hoenn. Hoenn has one active volcano, Mt. Chimney, in the northwest of the region. The ash from Mt. Chimney regularly falls on the nearby towns and routes. On the opposite side of the Hoenn region lies the volcanicRSE/impactORAS crater which Sootopolis City was built in.

Some of Hoenn's newly discovered Pokémon strongly reflect the influence of the primarily tropical environment.

Climate

Hoenn seems to have a warmer climate than other regions, similar to an equatorial climate. This may mean that Hoenn is located closer to the equator than the other regions.

The mainland experiences a wide variety of weather across its breadth. Ashes constantly fall around Mt. Chimney in the northwest. Constant, extreme sandstorms afflict the arid desert near its center. Frequent rain falls on the mainland's northeastern areas, nourishing the rainforests and long grass that grow there.

Demographics

The towns, cities, and areas of the Hoenn region's total population in Ruby and Sapphire is 598. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the total population of Hoenn's towns, cities, and areas is 694. Upon its introduction in Generation III, it was the largest region by population. As of Generation VIII, it is the sixth largest region by population.

Notable locations

Hoenn has sixteen cities and towns, including a Pokémon League. Since the majority of the cities and towns of Hoenn are immersed into nature, there aren't many large cities comparable to Unova's Castelia City or Kalos's Lumiose City, with the largest city being Lilycove CityRSE/Mauville CityORAS.

The Hoenn region has 34 different routes, which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Much like Sinnoh after it, Hoenn's routes are numbered so that they don't follow sequence directly from previously-known regions' routes. Routes in Hoenn are numbered from 101 to 134. Compared to other regions, Hoenn features an abundance of sea routes. This gives the impression that the Hoenn region is half-water and half-land, which references the battle of Groudon and Kyogre.

The Hoenn region is unique and famous for its tropical-like environments. The region does not feature a true mountain range like in Sinnoh and other regions. Hoenn introduced many new natural environments including a volcano, a jungle, a beach, a desert, and many more. The Hoenn region also introduced the idea of routes with differing weather, including constant rainfall, thunderstorms, falling ash, and rays of sunlight.

Settlements

Map Name Population Description
Littleroot Town ORAS.png Littleroot Town 10 Basking amid vibrant nature, this simple town is not shaded with any one hue.
Oldale Town ORAS.png Oldale Town 14 A town where the contrast between colorful flowers and deep, verdant forests is most beautiful.
Petalburg City ORAS.png Petalburg City 26 A whiff of salt is always in the air in this city, which is skirted by the ocean shore.
Rustboro City ORAS.png Rustboro City 63 This city is the main hub of industry in the Hoenn region, with the Devon Corporation as its beating heart.
Dewford Town ORAS.png Dewford Town 26 New trends are always the rage among the inhabitants of this small island town.
Slateport City ORAS.png Slateport City 79 People from many different regions gather and mingle in this bustling port city.
Mauville City.png Mauville City 148 This large city is located in the heart of the Hoenn region, at the crossroads of its nostalgic past and new technology.
Verdanturf Town ORAS.png Verdanturf Town 27 Thanks to the prevailing wind pattern, this town is always kept clear of falling volcanic ash.
Fallarbor Town ORAS.png Fallarbor Town 26 A town formed by scholars who gather to research meteorites.
Lavaridge Town ORAS.png Lavaridge Town 27 A popular spot in the Hoenn region, thanks to its hot springs, said to cure any ailment.
Fortree City ORAS.png Fortree City 37 The people and the Pokémon of this city follow nature's cues to rise each morning and end each day.
Lilycove City ORAS.png Lilycove City 106 This tourist destination is undergoing a revival, thanks to the popularity of its Pokémon Contest Spectaculars.
Mossdeep City ORAS.png Mossdeep City 45 Research is underway day and night in this city, all in the hope of understanding the distant reaches of space.
Sootopolis City ORAS.png Sootopolis City 42 This city, which rises from the crater of a great meteoroid crash, can only be reached through the sea or from the sky.
Pacifidlog Town ORAS.png Pacifidlog Town 18 This town first came into being as a floating storehouse used by people living on the ocean's surface.
Ever Grande City ORAS.png Ever Grande City This city is blanketed in a profusion of colorful blooms. It plays host to the grand Pokémon League. (Ever Grande City)
A revered site that can only be visited by those Trainers who have dominated every last Pokémon Gym. (Pokémon League)

Landmarks

Mt. Chimney as seen from afar

Routes

Routes in Hoenn are numbered as 101-134, breaking the former pattern set up by Kanto and Johto. This is presumably to discourage the idea of being able to travel back to either region after completion of the game, as was done in Generation II and as a mirror of the fact that Japan's road system possesses a similar gap. Some of the routes have differing weather depending on the day they are traveled on.

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald–exclusive

These areas can only be found in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald:

Emerald-exclusive

These areas can only be found in Pokémon Emerald:

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire–exclusive

These areas can only be found in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire:

Pokéwalker–exclusive

These areas can only be found in the Pokéwalker:

Anime-exclusive

Picture Location Description
ABC Islands.png A-B-C Islands The A-B-C Islands are a group of three islands off the coast of Hoenn. Island A has a Pokémon Center and a school. Island B has Deep Sea Scales. Island C has Deep Sea Teeth. There are two rivaling Trainer groups on the island. One group believes Huntail are stronger. The other believes Gorebyss are stronger. The A-B-C Islands appear in The Evolutionary War!.
Anthony Gym.png Anthony's Gym An unofficial Gym near Petalburg Woods run by Anthony.
Baltoy Civilization Magic Wheel.png Baltoy civilization ruins Hidden ruins located on Kirikiri Mountain that belonged to an ancient civilization that worshipped Baltoy.
Banana Slakoth Garden.png Banana Slakoth Garden Banana Slakoth Garden is a jungle-like reserve for wild Slakoth. It is a tourist attraction and it is owned by Marcel. It is located near Lilycove City. It appeared in The Garden of Eatin'.
Bomba Island.png Bomba Island Bomba Island is where Pokémon battle judges are trained and is home to the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute. It was first featured in the episode Judgment Day!.
Crossgate Town.png Crossgate Town Crossgate Town is located between Petalburg City and Fortree City. The town is famous for its powerful tornadoes and its annual PokéRinger Tournament which attracts people from all around with Flying-type Pokémon to compete and try to become an honorary citizen.
Donto Island.png Donto Island Donto Island is located near Pacifidlog Town and it is home to many Donphan. It appeared in Date Expectations!.
Foothill Town.png Foothill Town Foothill Town is a small village located between Mauville City and Verdanturf Town with no Pokémon Center. Instead, it has a Pokémon Clinic, which is run by Dr. Abby, a Pokémon Doctor specializing in natural medicine who is also a Top Coordinator.
Forbidden Forest Gate.png Forbidden Forest Forbidden Forest is a Grass-type Pokémon reserve. Humans are not allowed in the forest because a long time ago, too many people came to catch the Grass Pokémon that live there so they became hostile towards humans. A Venusaur is the 'boss' of the forest.
Forina.png Forina Forina is a cavernous valley located west of Mt. Chimney in central Hoenn. It is home to many rare wild Pokémon and has shrubs and pillar-like rock formations. Jirachi hibernates for a millennium beneath the valley between the periods it is awakened. Forina appeared in Jirachi: Wish Maker.
Giban Island.png Giban Island An island located somewhere between Sootopolis City and Mirage Island. Kimmy Shoney and his parents Korban and Harmony live here.
Izabe Island.png Izabe Island Izabe Island is a large island between Mossdeep City and Sootopolis City. It contains a variety of environments, from deserts to snow-covered mountains. There is a rock formation at the highest peak known as Square Top.
Izabe Lake.png Izabe Lake It is a large lake located near the Valley of Destruction on Izabe Island. A giant Claydol that threatens to destroy the island is sealed inside a stone Poké Ball within Izabe Lake.
Kirikiri Mountain.png Kirikiri Mountain Kirikiri Mountain is located between Petalburg City and Fortree City. A cave on the mountain was once home to an ancient Baltoy civilization.
Lake May.png Lake May Lake May is a large lake located between Mauville City and Fallarbor Town.
LaRousse City from above.png LaRousse City LaRousse City is the setting for Destiny Deoxys. It is a technologically advanced city and its main attraction is the Battle Tower.
Maisie Island.png Maisie Island Maisie Island is located between Lilycove City and Mossdeep City.
Mirage Kingdom.png Mirage Kingdom Mirage Kingdom is located somewhere beyond a large desert. It is ruled by a king and queen. The Mirage Kingdom worships Togepi, and even contains a Togepi Temple. The only way one can claim the throne is with a Togepi.
Misty Village.png Misty Village A small, largely agricultural town located between Slateport City and Mauville City, whose people are responsible for protecting the historic Mountain Lighthouse and its precious light stone.
Monsu Island.png Monsu Island Monsu Island is located between Lilycove City and Mossdeep City. Monsu Island is the location of both bases of Team Magma and Team Aqua.
Mountain Lighthouse.png Mountain Lighthouse A lighthouse in the foggy mountains between Slateport City and Mauville City. It helps people guide through the mountains and its source of light is known as the light stone, which uses electricity to create a bright light.
Muscle Island.png Muscle Island Muscle Island is located between Lilycove City and Mossdeep City. The island is most famous for its bodybuilders and people interested in getting into shape. The unique part about the island is that they use Pokémon to help them accomplish this in addition to regular exercise equipment.
North Petalburg.png North Petalburg North Petalburg is located just north of Petalburg City. The city doesn't appear to be any different than any other at first glance. However, the entire city is obsessed with the Petalburg Gym Leader Norman.
Oldale Ruins.png Oldale Ruins Oldale Ruins is a group of ruins near Oldale Town. Professor Alden studied the ruins and Team Magma forced the professor to help them explore the ruins using the four keys. The Ruins were featured in A Ruin with a View.
Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute.png Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute The Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute is the world-leading school for battle judges. It is located on Bomba Island.
Purika Contest Hall.png Purika City Purika City is located between Sootopolis City and Mossdeep City, on Izabe Island, and is famous for its Pokémon Contests. It is where May won her fourth Ribbon.
Rinshin Town.png Rinshin Town Rinshin Town is located between Petalburg Woods and Rustboro City. It appeared in Taming of the Shroomish.
Riyado Town.png Riyado Town Riyado Town is located on Izabe Island, between Mossdeep City and Sootopolis City. The town is home to Gordon and his brother Nicky.
Rubello Town.png Rubello Town Rubello Town is located in between Petalburg City and Fortree City. The town is most famous for its Contest Hall, which hosts R1 Pokémon Contests, which can only be entered by Coordinators who have earned at least one Ribbon.
SS St Flower.png S.S. St. Flower A luxury cruise liner that sails in the Hoenn region, often stopping at the site of the Hoenn Grand Festival.
Shroomish Forest.png Shroomish Forest Shroomish Forest is home to a large number of Shroomish and Breloom.
South City.png South City The hometown of Sid, Rafe, Audrey and Kathryn. It has a monorail which connects it to LaRousse City.
Square Top Izabe Island.png Square Top This uniquely shaped mountain is the highest peak on Izabe Island and also marks the center of Absol territory.
The Green Lodge.png The Green Lodge The Green Lodge is an abandoned mansion in the middle of the booming metropolis of Rinshin Town. Alex intends on tearing down the property to make way for a forest park for the resident Shroomish to enjoy.
The Greenhouse.png The Greenhouse A Pokémon aromatherapy laboratory located between Mauville City and Fallarbor Town which is led by Eliza. It is the location where May caught her Skitty.
Togepi Paradise.png Togepi Paradise Togepi Paradise is the home for Togepi that the people of the Mirage Kingdom worship. It can only be ruled by a person with pure heart. This paradise is currently protected by Misty's Togetic.
Trapinch Underground Labyrinth.png Trapinch underground labyrinth The Trapinch underground labyrinth is a giant Trapinch nest comprising of many tunnels and a large underground lake. It is largely inaccessible and is a hidden location on Izabe Island, known by few people like Hal.
Valley of Steel.png Valley of Steel The Valley of Steel is located between Lavaridge Town and Mauville City and is inhabited by many Steel-type Pokémon. It is the location where Ash caught his Torkoal.
Volley Town.png Volley Town Volley Town is located between the Weather Institute and Lilycove City.
Wailmer Island.png Wailmer Island Wailmer Island is located somewhere off the coast of Hoenn. It's surrounded by dangerous whirlpools. It has one known inhabitant, Robin. A group of Wailmer live around it.
Wales Island.png Wales Island Wales Island is located somewhere between Mossdeep City and Sootopolis City. It is actually home to Professor Proctor and his wife, Annie. Together, they resurrected several Fossil Pokémon.
Wazoo Island.png Wazoo Island Wazoo Island is located between Lilycove and Mossdeep City. Legend has it that one hundred years ago, a cargo ship called King Neptune was caught into a typhoon and sank, near Wazoo Island carrying Green Shards.

Manga-exclusive

Picture Location Manga Description
Meteor Village.png Meteor Village Pokémon Adventures A village located within Meteor Falls and home to the Draconid people.

Mentioned only

Name Notes
Cerosi Town Mentioned in A Cacturne for the Worse, Beg, Burrow and Steal, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!, and Do I Hear a Ralts?. Located on Izabe Island. It has ferry services to Sootopolis City.

Appearance

Artwork

Hoenn RS.png Hoenn Anime.png
Artwork of Hoenn from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Artwork of Hoenn from Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
HoennIIIE.png Hoenn ORAS.png
Artwork of Hoenn from Pokémon Emerald by Midori Harada Artwork of Hoenn from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire by kawayoo

In-game

Hoenn RSE Map.png Hoenn ORAS Map.png
Hoenn as seen in
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Hoenn as seen in
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Hoenn ORAS Soaring Map.png Hoenn Soaring ORAS Map.png May Mindscape.png
Map of Hoenn seen on the bottom screen while soaring in
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Hoenn as seen while soaring in
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
May's sync move mindscape from
Pokémon Masters EX

Hoenn League

Main article: Hoenn League

Gym Leaders

Hoenn League
Generations III and VI Region: Hoenn
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSRoxanne.png
Roxanne
ツツジ Tsutsuji
Rustboro City
カナズミシティ
Kanazumi City
Rock Stone Badge.png
Stone Badge
VSBrawly.png
Brawly
トウキ Tōki
Dewford Town
ムロタウン
Muro Town
Fighting Knuckle Badge.png
Knuckle Badge
VSWattson.png
Wattson
テッセン Tessen
Mauville City
キンセツシティ
Kinsetsu City
Electric Dynamo Badge.png
Dynamo Badge
VSFlannery.png
Flannery
アスナ Asuna
Lavaridge Town
フエンタウン
Huen Town
Fire Heat Badge.png
Heat Badge
VSNorman.png
Norman
センリ Senri
Petalburg City
トウカシティ
Touka City
Normal Balance Badge.png
Balance Badge
VSWinona.png
Winona
ナギ Nagi
Fortree City
ヒワマキシティ
Hiwamaki City
Flying Feather Badge.png
Feather Badge
VSLiza & Tate.png
Tate and Liza
フウとラン Fū and Lan
Mossdeep City
トクサネシティ
Tokusane City
Psychic Mind Badge.png
Mind Badge
VSWallace.png
Wallace
ミクリ Mikuri RSORAS
Spr E Juan.png
Juan
アダン Adan E
Sootopolis City
ルネシティ
Rune City
Water Rain Badge.png

Rain Badge


Elite Four and Champion

Hoenn League
Generation III and VI
Member
Japanese
Type
VSSidney.png
Sidney
カゲツ Kagetsu
Dark
VSPhoebe.png
Phoebe
フヨウ Fuyō
Ghost
VSGlacia.png
Glacia
プリム Prim
Ice
VSDrake.png
Drake
ゲンジ Genji
Dragon
VSSteven2.png
Champion
Steven
ダイゴ Daigo RSORAS
Spr E Wallace.png
Champion
Wallace
ミクリ Mikuri E
Steel Water


Battle Frontier

Main article: Battle Frontier (Generation III)

Frontier Brains

Hoenn Battle Frontier
Generation III Region: Hoenn
Frontier Brain
Japanese
Facility
Japanese
Symbols
Spr E Noland.png
Factory Head Noland
ファクトリーヘッド ダツラ
Factory Head Datsura
Battle Factory
バトルファクトリー
Battle Factory
Knowledgesymbolsilver.png
Silver Knowledge Symbol
Knowledgesymbol.png
Gold Knowledge Symbol
Spr E Greta.png
Arena Tycoon Greta
アリーナキャプテン コゴミ
Arena Captain Kogomi
Battle Arena
バトルアリーナ
Battle Arena
Gutssymbolsilver.png
Silver Guts Symbol
Gutssymbol.png
Gold Guts Symbol
Spr E Tucker.png
Dome Ace Tucker
ドームスーパースター ヒース
Dome Superstar Heath
Battle Dome
バトルドーム
Battle Dome
Tacticssymbolsilver.png
Silver Tactics Symbol
Tacticssymbol.png
Gold Tactics Symbol
Spr E Lucy.png
Pike Queen Lucy
チューブクイーン アザミ
Tube Queen Azami
Battle Pike
バトルチューブ
Battle Tube
Lucksymbolsilver.png
Silver Luck Symbol
Lucksymbol.png
Gold Luck Symbol
Spr E Spenser.png
Palace Maven Spenser
パレスガーディアン ウコン
Palace Guardian Ukon
Battle Palace
バトルパレス
Battle Palace
Spiritssymbolsilver.png
Silver Spirits Symbol
Spiritssymbol.png
Gold Spirits Symbol
Spr E Brandon.png
Pyramid King Brandon
ピラミッドキング ジンダイ
Pyramid King Jindai
Battle Pyramid
バトルピラミッド
Battle Pyramid
Bravesymbolsilver.png
Silver Brave Symbol
Bravesymbol.png
Gold Brave Symbol
Spr E Anabel.png
Salon Maiden Anabel
タワータイクーン リラ
Tower Tycoon Lila
Battle Tower
バトルタワー
Battle Tower
Abilitysymbolsilver.png
Silver Ability Symbol
Abilitysymbol.png
Gold Ability Symbol


Trivia

In other languages

Language Name Origin
German, Spanish,
French, Italian,
Indonesian, Vietnamese
Hoenn From its Japanese and English name
Korean 호연 Hoyeon Transcription of its Japanese name with 연 (緣) yeon being derived from the Japanese 豊縁 hōen
Chinese (Mandarin) 豐緣 / 丰缘 Fēngyuán* From its Japanese name. Formed with 豐 / 丰 fēng (abundant) and 緣 / 缘 yuán (affinity).
芳緣 / 芳缘 Fāngyuán* From the alternative reading of its Japanese name as 芳縁 hōen (fragrant relations)
Chinese (Cantonese) 豐緣 Fūngyùhn* From its Japanese name. Formed with 豐 fūng (abundant) and 緣 yùhn (affinity).
芳緣 Fōngyùhn* From the alternative reading of its Japanese name as 芳縁 hōen (fragrant relations)
Hindi होएन्न Hoenn Transcription of its English name
Russian Хоэнн Khoenn
Хоенн Khoyenn *
Transcription of its English name
Tamil ஹோயென் Hoenn Transcription of its English name
Telugu హొయెన్ Hoenn Transcription of its English name
Thai โฮเอ็น Hoenn Transcription of its Japanese name


See also

References

  1. As stated in The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!.
  2. Pokémon Fan: 10th Anniversary News Booklet, p. 16 (Archive)
  3. 3.0 3.1 HIDDEN POWER of masuda, No. 15 (Japanese) / (English)
  4. [1]


Regions in the Pokémon world
Core series Kanto (Sevii Islands) • JohtoHoenn
Sinnoh (HisuiBattle Zone) • Unova
KalosAlolaGalar (Isle of ArmorCrown Tundra)
PaldeaKitakami
Side series White CityOrre
Anime Orange ArchipelagoDecolore Islands
Spin-off games FioreAlmiaObliviaPokémon IslandMintale Town
Ryme CityPasioRanseiFerrumLental
Mystery Dungeon worldPokéParkTCG Islands
Carmonte IslandTumblecube IslandAeos Island
TCG Southern IslandsHolonParallel WorldsPuzzle Continent
Sovereign states in
the Pokémon world
Ranger UnionGuyana
Lucario KingdomMirage KingdomRota


Hoenn
Stone Badge.png Knuckle Badge.png Dynamo Badge.png Heat Badge.png Balance Badge.png Feather Badge.png Mind Badge.png Rain Badge.png
Settlements
Littleroot TownOldale TownPetalburg CityRustboro CityDewford TownSlateport CityMauville CityVerdanturf Town
Fallarbor TownLavaridge TownFortree CityLilycove CityMossdeep CitySootopolis CityPacifidlog TownEver Grande City
Battle FrontierBattle Resort
Routes
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Landmarks
Petalburg WoodsRusturf TunnelIsland CaveGranite CaveAbandoned ShipSea MauvilleOceanic Museum
Seaside Cycling RoadTrick HouseMauville Game CornerNew MauvilleTrainer HillDesert RuinsMirage TowerFiery Path
Jagged PassMt. ChimneyDesert UnderpassMeteor FallsWeather InstituteScorched SlabAncient TombSafari ZoneMt. Pyre
Lilycove MuseumShoal CaveTeam Aqua Hideout • Team Magma Hideout (LilycoveJagged Pass) • Mossdeep Space CenterSeafloor Cavern
Cave of OriginMirage IslandSky PillarVictory RoadPokémon LeagueSealed ChamberArtisan CaveAltering CaveSouthern Island
Marine CaveTerra CaveContest HallBattle MaisonBattle TowerBattle TentSecret IsletSecret MeadowSecret Shore
Mirage spots

Mirage CavesMirage ForestsMirage IslandsMirage Mountains
Crescent IsleFabled CaveGnarled DenNameless CavernPathless PlainTrackless Forest

Access to
Birth IslandFaraway IslandNavel RockSky


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