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{{RegionInfobox|
{{RegionInfobox
regioncolor=kalos|
|regioncolor=kalos
name=Kalos|
|name=Kalos
jname=カロス|
|jname=カロス
tmname=Kalos |
|tmname=Kalos
image=Kalos alt.png |
|image=Kalos alt.png
size=300 |
|size=300
caption=Artwork of the Kalos region from {{g|X and Y}} |
|caption=Artwork of the Kalos region from {{g|X and Y}}
introduction={{g|X and Y}} |
|introduction={{g|X and Y}}
professor=[[Professor Sycamore]] |
|professor=[[Professor Sycamore]]
starter={{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}} |
|starter={{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}}
villain=[[Team Flare]] |
|villain=[[Team Flare]]
league=[[Kalos League]] |
|league=[[Kalos League]]
location={{kal|Pokémon League}} |
|location={{kal|Pokémon League}} <small>(game)</small><br />[[Lumiose City]] <small>(anime)</small>
pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] |
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]]
dex=yes |
|dex=yes
dexlist=[[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] |
|dexlist=[[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]]
anime=no|
|generation={{Gen|VI}}
season= |
|games={{pkmn|X and Y}}
games=yes |
|series={{series2|XY}}
generation={{Gen|VI}} |
|season=[[S17|XY]] (17)<br>[[S18|Kalos Quest]] (18)<br>[[S19|XYZ]] (19)
games={{pkmn|X and Y}} |
series={{series2|XY}}|
season=[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]] (17)<br>[[S18|Kalos Quest]] (18) |
|manga=''[[PAXY01|An X-cuse to Come Out and Play]]''
|manga=''[[PAXY01|An X-cuse to Come Out and Play]]''
}}
}}
[[File:Kalos Pokédex map.png|thumb|250px|right|Highlights of the areas within each Pokédex.]]
[[File:Kalos Pokédex map.png|thumb|250px|right|Highlights of the areas within each Pokédex]]
'''Kalos''' (Japanese: '''カロス地方''' ''Kalos-chihō'') is a region of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{g|X and Y}}. It is based on the northern part of {{wp|France}}.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrL3I38VO3o Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Developer Roundtable Recap] (YouTube)</ref>
'''Kalos''' (Japanese: '''カロス地方''' ''Kalos-chihō'') is a region of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{g|X and Y}}.


The Kalos region is shaped like a five-pointed star, with one of its biggest cities being [[Lumiose City]] to the north-central part of the region. It features a vast network of rivers and waterways snaking through much of its landscape, cities and towns. North-east of Lumiose City, lies a mountain range where more frigid temperatures exist, extending down into the plains below. Western Kalos features a vast ocean, where the shore side city of [[Shalour City]] lies in the middle of a cove.
The Kalos region is shaped like a five-pointed star, with one of its biggest cities being [[Lumiose City]] in the north-central part of the region. It features a vast network of rivers and waterways snaking through much of its landscape, cities and towns. North-east of Lumiose City lies a mountain range where more frigid temperatures exist, extending down into the plains below. Western Kalos features a vast ocean, where the shore side city of [[Shalour City]] lies in the middle of a cove.


==Etymology and design concept==
==Etymology and design concept==
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===Design concept===
===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Kalos|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Kalos}}
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Kalos|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Kalos}}
Kalos is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Jersey}}, which is part of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
Kalos is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Jersey}}, which is part of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrL3I38VO3o Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Developer Roundtable Recap] (YouTube)</ref>


==History==
==History==
{{incomplete|section}}
===Dated history===
===Dated history===
* 3000 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, the Kalos war occurred, the [[ultimate weapon]] was created underneath [[Geosenge Town]], and [[AZ]] was given eternal life.
* 3000 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, the Kalos war occurred, the [[ultimate weapon]] was created underneath [[Geosenge Town]], and [[AZ]] was given eternal life.
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===Contemporary history===
===Contemporary history===
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
In contemporary history, {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leave his/her home in [[Vaniville Town]] meeting [[Shauna]] and Serena/Calem who invite them to join them for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. Calem, Serena and Shauna receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Tierno]] and a [[Pokédex]] from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to his/her {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across Kalos challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Along their {{pkmn|journey}} they come into contact with [[Team Flare]], an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing [[Fossil]]s from [[Glittering Cave]], siphoning electricity from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], stealing the [[Poké Ball]]s from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and attempting to agitate and capture an {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, first being on [[Kalos Route 13]]. After earning their seventh Badge from [[Olympia]], Calem/Serena are contacted by [[Lysandre]], a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals himself to be the leader of Team Flare and his intention to use the "[[ultimate weapon]]" to eliminate all life in the world. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre first in [[Lysandre Labs]] and again in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], before making their way down to the basement where they find {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon omits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where he/she defeats the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of Kalos.
In contemporary history, {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leaves his/her home in [[Vaniville Town]], meeting [[Shauna]] and Serena/Calem, who invite them to join the pair for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. Calem, Serena, and Shauna receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Tierno]] and a [[Pokédex]] from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to his/her {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across Kalos challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they come into contact with [[Team Flare]], an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing [[Fossil]]s from [[Glittering Cave]], siphoning electricity from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], stealing the [[Poké Ball]]s from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and attempting to agitate and capture an {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, initially on [[Kalos Route 13]]. After earning their seventh Badge from [[Olympia]], Calem/Serena is contacted by [[Lysandre]], a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals both himself as the leader of Team Flare, and his intention to use the "[[ultimate weapon]]" to eliminate all life in the world. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre, first in [[Lysandre Labs]], and again in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], before making their way down to the basement where they find {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon omits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where he/she defeats the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of Kalos.


==Cities, routes, and other locations==
==Cities, routes, and other locations==
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===Cities and towns===
===Cities and towns===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kalos color}}"
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kalos color}}"
|- style="color: #fff"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}" | City/Town
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | City/Town
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | Population
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vaniville Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Vaniville Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[Vaniville Town]]
| [[Vaniville Town]]
| 9
| 9
| Blooming buds covered in mountain dew exude hope for the future in this small town.  
| Blooming buds covered in mountain dew exude hope for the future in this small town.  
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Aquacorde Town XY.png|80px]]
| [[File:Aquacorde Town XY.png|80px]]
| [[Aquacorde Town]]
| [[Aquacorde Town]]
| 15
| 15
| A town that naturally sprang as people flocked to this pristine riverside.
| A town that naturally sprang as people flocked to this pristine riverside.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Santalune City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Santalune City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Santalune City]]
| [[Santalune City]]
| 36
| 36
| Many beginning Trainers gather in this friendly city to start a Pokémon journey.
| Many beginning Trainers gather in this friendly city to start a Pokémon journey.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lumiose City.png|80px]]
| [[File:Lumiose City.png|80px]]
| [[Lumiose City]]
| [[Lumiose City]]
| 416
| 416
| A dazzling metropolis of art and artifice, located in the very heart of the Kalos region.
| A dazzling metropolis of art and artifice, located in the very heart of the Kalos region.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Camphrier Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Camphrier Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[Camphrier Town]]
| [[Camphrier Town]]
| 18
| 18
| This ancient town was once famous for the long-neglected manor home of a noble family.
| This ancient town was once famous for the long-neglected manor home of a noble family.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cyllage City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Cyllage City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Cyllage City]]
| [[Cyllage City]]
| 50
| 50
| A city nestled between the cliffs and the sea, overlooked by steep Bicycle racecourses.
| A city nestled between the cliffs and the sea, overlooked by steep Bicycle racecourses.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ambrette Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Ambrette Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[Ambrette Town]]
| [[Ambrette Town]]
| 27
| 27
| This town was known only for its aquarium until the discovery of rare Fossils really put it on the map.
| This town was known only for its aquarium until the discovery of rare Fossils really put it on the map.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Geosenge Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Geosenge Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[Geosenge Town]]
| [[Geosenge Town]]
| 11
| 11
| A town lined with mysterious stones and encircled by strange ruins of old.
| A town lined with mysterious stones and encircled by strange ruins of old.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Shalour City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Shalour City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Shalour City]]
| [[Shalour City]]
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| 40
| The seaside home of the Tower of Mastery, where the legend of mysterious stones lives on.
| The seaside home of the Tower of Mastery, where the legend of mysterious stones lives on.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Coumarine City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Coumarine City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Coumarine City]]
| [[Coumarine City]]
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| 43
| An exclusive resort area made popular thanks to its clear skies and mild atmosphere.
| An exclusive resort area made popular thanks to its clear skies and mild atmosphere.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Laverre City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Laverre City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Laverre City]]
| [[Laverre City]]
| 43
| 43
| An unearthly city created by those inspired by a mysterious and ancient tree 1,500 years old.
| An unearthly city created by those inspired by a mysterious and ancient tree 1,500 years old.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dendemille Town XY.png|80px]]
| [[File:Dendemille Town XY.png|80px]]
| [[Dendemille Town]]
| [[Dendemille Town]]
| 21
| 21
| A rural town where Pokémon and windmills work together to farm the land in a chilly latitude.
| A rural town where Pokémon and windmills work together to farm the land in a chilly latitude.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Anistar City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Anistar City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Anistar City]]
| [[Anistar City]]
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| 37
| Some say the enigmatic device used as a sundial came from outer space.
| Some say the enigmatic device used as a sundial came from outer space.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Couriway Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Couriway Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[Couriway Town]]
| [[Couriway Town]]
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| 17
| The railway brings people from great distances to see the huge, majestic falls.
| The railway brings people from great distances to see the huge, majestic falls.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Snowbelle City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Snowbelle City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Snowbelle City]]
| [[Snowbelle City]]
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| 39
| They say the cold air flowing from the Pokémon Gym is responsible for this city's frozen state.
| They say the cold air flowing from the Pokémon Gym is responsible for this city's frozen state.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon League Kalos.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokémon League Kalos.png|100px]]
| {{kal|Pokémon League}}
| {{kal|Pokémon League}}
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| 12
| This path is open only to those who can best every Pokémon Gym in the Kalos region.
| This path is open only to those who can best every Pokémon Gym in the Kalos region.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kiloude City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Kiloude City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Kiloude City]]
| [[Kiloude City]]
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===Landmarks===
===Landmarks===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kalos color}}"
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kalos color}}"
|- style="color: #fff"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}" | Landmark
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | Landmark
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Santalune Forest XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Santalune Forest XY.png|100px]]
| [[Santalune Forest]]
| [[Santalune Forest]]
| The gentle light filtering through this sun-dappled forest makes it a popular spot for natural walks.
| The gentle light filtering through this sun-dappled forest makes it a popular spot for nature walks.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:XY Prerelease Tower of Mastery.png|100px]]
| [[File:XY Prerelease Tower of Mastery.png|100px]]
| [[Tower of Mastery]]
| [[Tower of Mastery]]
| The tower of further awakenings.
| The tower of further awakenings.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Chamber of Emptiness XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Chamber of Emptiness XY.png|100px]]
| [[Chamber of Emptiness]]
| [[Chamber of Emptiness]]
| A mysterious void. It is said that nothing can exist within it.
| A mysterious void. It is said that nothing can exist within it.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kalos Victory Road First cave XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Kalos Victory Road First cave XY.png|100px]]
| [[Victory Road (Kalos)|Victory Road]]
| [[Victory Road (Kalos)|Victory Road]]
| This treacherous path to the Pokémon League will break the hearts of even the toughest Trainers.
| This treacherous path to the Pokémon League will break the hearts of even the toughest Trainers.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Parfum Palace XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Parfum Palace XY.png|100px]]
| [[Parfum Palace]]
| [[Parfum Palace]]
| A luxurious palace constructed 300 years ago by a king who wished to display his power to all.
| A luxurious palace constructed 300 years ago by a king who wished to display his power to all.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Connecting Cave XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Connecting Cave XY.png|100px]]
| [[Connecting Cave]]
| [[Connecting Cave]]
| This cave linking Route 7 and Cyllage City is notable for its great hordes of Zubat.
| This cave linking Route 7 and Cyllage City is notable for its great hordes of Zubat.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Glittering Cave XY.png|80px]]
| [[File:Glittering Cave XY.png|80px]]
| [[Glittering Cave]]
| [[Glittering Cave]]
| Lose all sense of direction as you wander through this cave, where Luminous Moss glows emerald green.
| Lose all sense of direction as you wander through this cave, where Luminous Moss glows emerald green.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Reflection Cave B1F XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Reflection Cave B1F XY.png|100px]]
| [[Reflection Cave]]
| [[Reflection Cave]]
| The sheer faces of these rock walls reflect the images of people and Pokémon like nature's mirror.
| The sheer faces of these rock walls reflect the images of people and Pokémon like nature's mirror.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kalos Power Plant XY.png|80px]]
| [[File:Kalos Power Plant XY.png|80px]]
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]
| An environmentally responsible power plant that generates solar power from space.
| An environmentally responsible power plant that generates solar power from space.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Azure Bay XY.png|80px]]
| [[File:Azure Bay XY.png|80px]]
| [[Azure Bay]]
| [[Azure Bay]]
| The deep blue ocean off Kalos's coast, where Pokémon from distant lands are said to visit.
| The deep blue ocean off Kalos's coast, where Pokémon from distant lands are said to visit.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sea Spirit's Den XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Sea Spirit's Den XY.png|100px]]
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]
| A pit in the shallows of Azure Bay thought to have been born from an ancient outpouring of energy.
| A pit in the shallows of Azure Bay thought to have been born from an ancient outpouring of energy.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poké Ball Factory XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Poké Ball Factory XY.png|100px]]
| [[Poké Ball Factory]]
| [[Poké Ball Factory]]
| An expansive factory where every Poké Ball used in the Kalos region is produced.
| An expansive factory where every Poké Ball used in the Kalos region is produced.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lost Hotel XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Lost Hotel XY.png|100px]]
| [[Lost Hotel]]
| [[Lost Hotel]]
| This once-famous hotel clings to the shade of its former glory after tragedy left it in ruins.
| This once-famous hotel clings to the shade of its former glory after tragedy left it in ruins.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Frost Cavern 1F XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Frost Cavern 1F XY.png|100px]]
| [[Frost Cavern]]
| [[Frost Cavern]]
| The drifting snow and impenetrable fog make this cavern a place of fantastical illusions.
| The drifting snow and impenetrable fog make this cavern a place of fantastical illusions.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Terminus Cave B2F XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Terminus Cave B2F XY.png|100px]]
| [[Terminus Cave]]
| [[Terminus Cave]]
| A coal mine that was closed a few years ago due to rumors of a monster living deep within it.
| A coal mine that was closed a few years ago due to rumors of a monster living deep within it.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Village XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokémon Village XY.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Village]]
| [[Pokémon Village]]
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===Anime-exclusive locations===
===Anime-exclusive locations===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Kalos color}}"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Kalos color}}"
|- style="background:#{{Kalos color}}; color: #fff"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|150px]]
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|150px]]
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| [[File:Arche Valley.png|150px]]
| [[File:Arche Valley.png|150px]]
| [[Arche Valley]]
| [[Arche Valley]]
| style="text-align:left" | A small town with stone houses. It is {{OBP|Mary|M18}} and [[Barza]]'s hometown. People strive to become one with nature here.
| style="text-align:left" | A small town with stone houses. It is [[Meray]] and [[Baraz]]'s hometown. People strive to become one with nature here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|150px]]
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|150px]]
| [[Avignon Town]]
| [[Avignon Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A historical town with a large castle on a hill.
| style="text-align:left" | A historical town with a large castle on a hill.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|150px]]
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mechanical kingdom where large cogs and gears all over the city run continuously.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Brackish Town.png|150px]]
| [[File:Brackish Town.png|150px]]
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| style="text-align:left" | A town between [[Cyllage City]] and [[Geosenge Town]]. It has a hospital for humans.
| style="text-align:left" | A town between [[Cyllage City]] and [[Geosenge Town]]. It has a hospital for humans.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Désert City.png|150px]]
| [[File:Dahara City.png|150px]]
| [[Désert City]]
| [[Dahara City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A sprawling metropolis with towering skyscrapers surrounded by stone houses. One hundred years ago, a great battle between the Pokémon occurred in the city, causing massive destruction.
| style="text-align:left" | A sprawling metropolis with towering skyscrapers surrounded by stone houses. One hundred years ago, a great battle between the Pokémon occurred in the city, causing massive destruction.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:None.png|100px]]
| [[File:Dahara Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Désert Tower]]
| [[Dahara Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | The largest skyscraper and main landmark of [[Désert City]].
| style="text-align:left" | The largest skyscraper and main landmark of [[Désert City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| [[Diamond Domain]]
| [[Diamond Domain]]
| style="text-align:left" | An underground domain where many {{p|Carbink}} live in peace. There is a large diamond here called the Heart Diamond that sustains the land.
| style="text-align:left" | An underground domain where many {{p|Carbink}} live in peace. There is a large diamond here called the Heart Diamond that sustains the land.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Fleur City.png|150px]]
| [[Fleur City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A city with a {{pkmn|Showcase}} theater that is located between [[Couriway Town]] and [[Snowbelle City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Glorio City.png|150px]]
| [[Glorio City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A seaside city with a large castle on a hill that is located between [[Couriway Town]] and [[Snowbelle City]]. The castle has a theater where Master Class [[Pokémon Showcase]]s are hosted.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Grace Tower.png|150px]]
| [[File:Grace Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Grace Tower]]
| [[Grace Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | A rock formation between [[Shalour City]] and [[Coumarine City]]. It is rumoured to be a landing site for {{wp|UFO}}s.
| style="text-align:left" | A rock formation between [[Shalour City]] and [[Coumarine City]]. It is rumored to be a landing site for {{wp|UFO}}s.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ikazuchi Town.png|150px]]
| [[Ikazuchi Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town between [[Couriway Town]] and [[Snowbelle City]] that hosts a festival.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Jackal Town.png|150px]]
| [[Jackal Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town between [[Couriway Town]] and [[Snowbelle City]] that has a jewelry exhibit.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kalos Canyon.png|150px]]
| [[File:Kalos Canyon.png|150px]]
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| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Shalour City]] and [[Coumarine City]]. It has a theater for [[Pokémon Showcase]]s.
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Shalour City]] and [[Coumarine City]]. It has a theater for [[Pokémon Showcase]]s.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mt Ardres.png|150px]]
| [[File:Mt Molteau.png|150px]]
| [[Mt. Ardres]]
| [[Mt. Molteau]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located between [[Dendemille Town]] and [[Anistar City]]. It is a resting place for {{p|Moltres}}.
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located between [[Dendemille Town]] and [[Anistar City]]. It is a resting place for {{p|Moltres}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|150px]]
| [[Nebel Plateau]]
| style="text-align:left" | A remote highlands where Pokémon harmed by humans live together with {{p|Volcanion}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ninja Village.png|150px]]
| [[Ninja Village]]
| style="text-align:left" | A village located between [[Anistar City]] and [[Snowbelle City]]. It is the hometown to the ninja [[Sanpei]] and his two brothers, [[Ippei]] and [[Nihei]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|150px]]
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|150px]]
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| [[Orsay City]]
| [[Orsay City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A modern city with a large shopping mall.
| style="text-align:left" | A modern city with a large shopping mall.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Otori Mountain.png|150px]]
| [[Otori Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located between [[Anistar City]] and [[Couriway Town]] that served as the base for a group of ninjas.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pikachu Land.png|150px]]
| [[File:Pikachu Land.png|150px]]
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| style="text-align:left" | A film set owned by [[Frank]], a movie director. It is the location for his movie, ''[[Movies in the Pokémon world|The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!]]''.  
| style="text-align:left" | A film set owned by [[Frank]], a movie director. It is the location for his movie, ''[[Movies in the Pokémon world|The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!]]''.  
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pikachu Palace.png|150px]]
| [[File:Pikachu Manor.png|150px]]
| [[Pikachu Palace]]
| [[Pikachu Manor]]
| style="text-align:left" | A large mansion on top of a cliff that is owned by [[Frank]], a movie director. A lot of furniture and items inside resemble {{p|Pikachu}}, including a throne.
| style="text-align:left" | A large mansion on top of a cliff that is owned by [[Frank]], a movie director. A lot of furniture and items inside resemble {{p|Pikachu}}, including a throne.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| [[File:Pomace Mountain.png|150px]]
| [[File:Pomace Mountain.png|150px]]
| [[Pomace Mountain]]
| [[Pomace Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located somewhere between [[Geosenge Town]] and [[Shalour City]]. [[Mabel]], a Trainer with a lot of knowledge of [[Mega Evolution]] lives here.
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located somewhere between [[Geosenge Town]] and [[Shalour City]]. [[Mabel]], a Trainer with a lot of knowledge about [[Mega Evolution]], lives here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:S.S. Cussler.png|150px]]
| [[File:S.S. Cussler.png|150px]]
| [[S.S. Cussler]]
| [[S.S. Cussler]]
| style="text-align:left" | The remains of a luxury liner that sank to the bottom of the ocean long ago after colliding with an iceberg. Due to sea currents the wreckage was moved close to {{rt|8|Kalos|Muraille Coast}}. It has since become a home for many Pokémon living in the ocean.  
| style="text-align:left" | The remains of a luxury liner that sank to the bottom of the ocean long ago after colliding with an iceberg. Due to sea currents the wreckage was moved close to {{rt|8|Kalos|Muraille Coast}}. It has since become a home for many Pokémon living in the ocean.
|}
|}


==Geography==
==Geography==
The geography of Kalos varies greatly within the region. The region is naturally bordered by a vast ocean to the west and northwest, and the eastern and southern borders are formed by mountain ranges. These borders give Kalos its signature star-like shape, as a large peninsula reaches out to the sea in the northwest, creating one point, and elsewhere the coastline, mountain ranges and rivers create the remaining four points. Kalos is made up of three distinct divisions, all with their own unique characteristics in both geography and Pokémon; Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos and Mountain Kalos. [[Lumiose City]] is located near the point where all three areas meet.
[[File:Glorio City Castle.png|thumb|250px|One of the region's many castles in the anime]]
The geography of Kalos varies greatly within the region. The region is naturally bordered by a vast ocean to the west and northwest, and the eastern and southern borders are formed by mountain ranges. These borders give the region its signature star-like shape, as a large peninsula reaches out to the sea in the northwest, creating one point, and elsewhere the coastline, mountain ranges and rivers create the remaining four points. Kalos is made up of three distinct divisions, all with their own unique characteristics in both geography and Pokémon: Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos and Mountain Kalos. The bustling [[Lumiose City]] is located near the point where all three divisions meet.


Central Kalos is located in the centric and southern parts of the region. The area is dominated by large forested plains with multiple rivers crossing it. Several towns are surrounded by walls of some sort, and there are also many old castles and {{wp|château}}s. Many important human settlements and landmarks are located here, such as the [[Vaniville Town|player’s hometown]], [[Santalune City]], a portion of Lumiose City, and the [[Parfum Palace]].
Central Kalos is located in the centric and southern parts of the region. The area is dominated by large forested plains with multiple rivers crossing it, with very few changes in elevation. Several towns are surrounded by walls of some sort, and there are also many old castles and {{wp|château}}s. Many important human settlements and landmarks are located here, such as [[Vaniville Town]], [[Santalune City]], a portion of Lumiose City, and the [[Parfum Palace]].


Coastal Kalos is located by the vast sea in the western parts of Kalos. The mainly explored area is a strip between mountains and the sea. This strip is dominated by rocky shores in the southwest and lush beaches and forests in the northwest. Most human settlements are located by the sea.  The peninsula in the northwest is known for its {{wp|menhir}} stones. There are many important locations, such as the [[Reflection Cave]], [[Geosenge Town]], and [[Shalour City]] with its [[Tower of Mastery]].
Coastal Kalos is located by the vast sea in the western parts of Kalos. The mainly explored area is a strip between mountains and the sea. This area is dominated by rocky shores in the southwest and lush beaches and forests in the northwest. Most human settlements are located by the sea.  The peninsula in the northwest is known for its {{wp|menhir}} stones. There are many important locations, such as the [[Reflection Cave]], [[Geosenge Town]], and [[Shalour City]] with its [[Tower of Mastery]].


Mountain Kalos is located in the eastern reaches of the region. The area is largely mountainous and the temperatures tend to be cooler than in the other parts, with some routes and settlements having snow covering them. To the north there is a marshy area that is said to be haunted. However, the settlements are plentiful, and there are some important landmarks, such as the [[Kalos Power Plant]] that is built on a harsh wasteland, the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and the [[Pokémon League (Kalos)|Pokémon League]].
Mountain Kalos is located in the eastern reaches of the region. The area is largely mountainous and the temperatures tend to be cooler than in the other parts, with some routes and settlements having snow covering them. To the north there is a marshy area that is said to be haunted. However, the settlements are plentiful, and there are some important landmarks, such as the [[Kalos Power Plant]] that is built on a harsh wasteland, the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and the {{kal|Pokémon League}}.


[[Kiloude City]] is located outside the three divisions, and is only reachable by train from Lumiose City.
[[Kiloude City]] is located outside the three divisions, and is only reachable by train from Lumiose City. The city is relatively isolated from the other parts of the region, being completely surrounded by mountains.


==Kalos League==
==Kalos League==
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===Gym Leaders===
===Gym Leaders===
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{kalos color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Kalos League}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Kalos League}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{kalos color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Generation VI}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Generation VI}}
! style="background: #{{kalos color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Kalos}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Kalos}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kalos color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kalos color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}};" | {{color|{{kalos color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{color|{{kalos color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}};" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Badge}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSViola.png|ldr=Viola|djap=ビオラ|drm=Viola|loc=Santalune City|cjap=ハクダンシティ|crm=Hakudan City|bdg=Bug|size=150px}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSViola.png|ldr=Viola|djap=ビオラ|drm=Viola|loc=Santalune City|cjap=ハクダンシティ|crm=Hakudan City|bdg=Bug|size=150px}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSGrant.png|ldr=Grant|djap=ザクロ|drm=Zakuro|loc=Cyllage City|cjap=ショウヨウシティ|crm=Shouyou City|bdg=Cliff|size=150px}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSGrant.png|ldr=Grant|djap=ザクロ|drm=Zakuro|loc=Cyllage City|cjap=ショウヨウシティ|crm=Shouyou City|bdg=Cliff|size=150px}}
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** A notable {{type|Ghost}} [[Type expert|expert]].
** A notable {{type|Ghost}} [[Type expert|expert]].
** Any numbered [[water route]]s.
** Any numbered [[water route]]s.
* Including Gym Leaders, Kalos is the only female dominant [[Pokémon League]].
** Any [[vending machine]]s.
* It  and the Sinnoh  region are  the only two regions  where their  regional starter  Pokemon  obtain duel  typings  upon reaching their final  evolution
* Including Gym Leaders, Kalos has the only female-dominant [[Pokémon League]].
* The Kalos region has the largest regional [[Pokédex]].
* In the [[Rustboro Gym|Gym]] of [[Rustboro City]], in {{g|Omega Ruby}} and {{g|Alpha Sapphire}}, there is a stone described as "A Kalos stone".
* Kalos is the least depicted region in the [[core series]], only appearing in two games, {{g|X and Y}}.


==See also==
==See also==
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Kalos color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kalos color}}"
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! Language
! Language
! Name
! Name
! Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| Korean
| Korean
| 칼로스 ''Kalos''
| 칼로스 ''Kalos''
| From its Japanese name
| From its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 卡洛斯 ''Kǎluòsī''
| 卡洛斯 ''Kǎluòsī''
| Transliteration of its Japanese name
| Transliteration of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 卡洛斯 ''Kāloksī''
| 卡洛斯 ''Kāloksī''
| Mandarin-based transliteration of its Japanese name
| Mandarin-based transliteration of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Russian
|Калос ''Kalos''
|Transcription of English name
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|}
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Kalos カロス地方
Kalos region
Kalos alt.png
Artwork of the Kalos region from Pokémon X and Y
Introduction Pokémon X and Y
Professor Professor Sycamore
First partner Pokémon Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie
Regional Villains Team Flare
League
Pokémon League Kalos League
League Location Pokémon League (game)
Lumiose City (anime)
Pokédex
Pokédex List Kalos Pokédex
Anime
Series XY
Season(s) XY (17)
Kalos Quest (18)
XYZ (19)
Games
Generation VI
Games X and Y
Manga
Adventures Debut An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
Highlights of the areas within each Pokédex

Kalos (Japanese: カロス地方 Kalos-chihō) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is the setting of Pokémon X and Y.

The Kalos region is shaped like a five-pointed star, with one of its biggest cities being Lumiose City in the north-central part of the region. It features a vast network of rivers and waterways snaking through much of its landscape, cities and towns. North-east of Lumiose City lies a mountain range where more frigid temperatures exist, extending down into the plains below. Western Kalos features a vast ocean, where the shore side city of Shalour City lies in the middle of a cove.

Etymology and design concept

Etymology

According to Junichi Masuda, the name "Kalos" comes from the Greek word κάλλος, meaning beauty.[1]

Design concept

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

Kalos is based on the northern half of Metropolitan France and Jersey, which is part of the United Kingdom. [2]

History

Dated history

  • 3000 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, the Kalos war occurred, the ultimate weapon was created underneath Geosenge Town, and AZ was given eternal life.
  • c. 800 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, Xerneas releasedX/Yveltal absorbedY life energy throughout the Kalos region upon reaching the end of its life cycle. Afterward, it withdrew into hibernation deep within a forestX/mountain rangeY.
  • c. 300 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, Parfum Palace was built.

Contemporary history

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In contemporary history, Calem/Serena leaves his/her home in Vaniville Town, meeting Shauna and Serena/Calem, who invite them to join the pair for a meeting in Aquacorde Town. Calem, Serena, and Shauna receive their starter Pokémon from Tierno and a Pokédex from Trevor on behalf of Professor Sycamore. After delivering a letter to his/her Mom from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across Kalos challenging Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the Pokémon League. Over the course of their journey, they come into contact with Team Flare, an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing Fossils from Glittering Cave, siphoning electricity from the Kalos Power Plant, stealing the Poké Balls from the Poké Ball Factory in Laverre City, and attempting to agitate and capture an Abomasnow. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called AZ on several occasions, initially on Kalos Route 13. After earning their seventh Badge from Olympia, Calem/Serena is contacted by Lysandre, a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals both himself as the leader of Team Flare, and his intention to use the "ultimate weapon" to eliminate all life in the world. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre, first in Lysandre Labs, and again in the Team Flare Secret HQ, before making their way down to the basement where they find XerneasX/YveltalY and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon omits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where he/she defeats the Elite Four and Diantha, becoming Champion of Kalos.

Cities, routes, and other locations

Kalos has sixteen cities and towns, and a Pokémon League.

Like in Unova, the routes of Kalos start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the previously introduced regions. There are 22 routes in total.

Demographics

The Kalos region has a total population of 868 including all the towns, cities, and areas.

Cities and towns

Map City/Town Population Description
Vaniville Town XY.png Vaniville Town 9 Blooming buds covered in mountain dew exude hope for the future in this small town.
Aquacorde Town XY.png Aquacorde Town 15 A town that naturally sprang as people flocked to this pristine riverside.
Santalune City XY.png Santalune City 36 Many beginning Trainers gather in this friendly city to start a Pokémon journey.
Lumiose City.png Lumiose City 416 A dazzling metropolis of art and artifice, located in the very heart of the Kalos region.
Camphrier Town XY.png Camphrier Town 18 This ancient town was once famous for the long-neglected manor home of a noble family.
Cyllage City XY.png Cyllage City 50 A city nestled between the cliffs and the sea, overlooked by steep Bicycle racecourses.
Ambrette Town XY.png Ambrette Town 27 This town was known only for its aquarium until the discovery of rare Fossils really put it on the map.
Geosenge Town XY.png Geosenge Town 11 A town lined with mysterious stones and encircled by strange ruins of old.
Shalour City XY.png Shalour City 40 The seaside home of the Tower of Mastery, where the legend of mysterious stones lives on.
Coumarine City XY.png Coumarine City 43 An exclusive resort area made popular thanks to its clear skies and mild atmosphere.
Laverre City XY.png Laverre City 43 An unearthly city created by those inspired by a mysterious and ancient tree 1,500 years old.
Dendemille Town XY.png Dendemille Town 21 A rural town where Pokémon and windmills work together to farm the land in a chilly latitude.
Anistar City XY.png Anistar City 37 Some say the enigmatic device used as a sundial came from outer space.
Couriway Town XY.png Couriway Town 17 The railway brings people from great distances to see the huge, majestic falls.
Snowbelle City XY.png Snowbelle City 39 They say the cold air flowing from the Pokémon Gym is responsible for this city's frozen state.
Pokémon League Kalos.png Pokémon League 12 This path is open only to those who can best every Pokémon Gym in the Kalos region.
Kiloude City XY.png Kiloude City 34 This city, popular with Pokémon Trainers, is a typical example of southern Kalosian life.

Landmarks

Map Landmark Description
Santalune Forest XY.png Santalune Forest The gentle light filtering through this sun-dappled forest makes it a popular spot for nature walks.
XY Prerelease Tower of Mastery.png Tower of Mastery The tower of further awakenings.
Chamber of Emptiness XY.png Chamber of Emptiness A mysterious void. It is said that nothing can exist within it.
Kalos Victory Road First cave XY.png Victory Road This treacherous path to the Pokémon League will break the hearts of even the toughest Trainers.
Parfum Palace XY.png Parfum Palace A luxurious palace constructed 300 years ago by a king who wished to display his power to all.
Connecting Cave XY.png Connecting Cave This cave linking Route 7 and Cyllage City is notable for its great hordes of Zubat.
Glittering Cave XY.png Glittering Cave Lose all sense of direction as you wander through this cave, where Luminous Moss glows emerald green.
Reflection Cave B1F XY.png Reflection Cave The sheer faces of these rock walls reflect the images of people and Pokémon like nature's mirror.
Kalos Power Plant XY.png Kalos Power Plant An environmentally responsible power plant that generates solar power from space.
Azure Bay XY.png Azure Bay The deep blue ocean off Kalos's coast, where Pokémon from distant lands are said to visit.
Sea Spirit's Den XY.png Sea Spirit's Den A pit in the shallows of Azure Bay thought to have been born from an ancient outpouring of energy.
Poké Ball Factory XY.png Poké Ball Factory An expansive factory where every Poké Ball used in the Kalos region is produced.
Lost Hotel XY.png Lost Hotel This once-famous hotel clings to the shade of its former glory after tragedy left it in ruins.
Frost Cavern 1F XY.png Frost Cavern The drifting snow and impenetrable fog make this cavern a place of fantastical illusions.
Terminus Cave B2F XY.png Terminus Cave A coal mine that was closed a few years ago due to rumors of a monster living deep within it.
Pokémon Village XY.png Pokémon Village Legends say a place exists where Pokémon live in hiding, but no one has ever found it.

Anime-exclusive locations

Picture Location Description
Allearth Forest.png Allearth Forest The Allearth Forest is a forbidden place where the "Great Destruction," a mass catastrophe where much life was lost, took place.
Arche Valley.png Arche Valley A small town with stone houses. It is Meray and Baraz's hometown. People strive to become one with nature here.
Avignon Town.png Avignon Town A historical town with a large castle on a hill.
Azoth Kingdom.png Azoth Kingdom A mechanical kingdom where large cogs and gears all over the city run continuously.
Brackish Town.png Brackish Town A town between Cyllage City and Geosenge Town. It is famous for its chocolate cake. Diantha had an exhibition match here.
Calanthe Town.png Calanthe Town A town between Cyllage City and Geosenge Town. It has a hospital for humans.
Dahara City.png Dahara City A sprawling metropolis with towering skyscrapers surrounded by stone houses. One hundred years ago, a great battle between the Pokémon occurred in the city, causing massive destruction.
Dahara Tower.png Dahara Tower The largest skyscraper and main landmark of Désert City.
Diamond Domain.png Diamond Domain An underground domain where many Carbink live in peace. There is a large diamond here called the Heart Diamond that sustains the land.
File:Fleur City.png Fleur City A city with a Showcase theater that is located between Couriway Town and Snowbelle City.
File:Glorio City.png Glorio City A seaside city with a large castle on a hill that is located between Couriway Town and Snowbelle City. The castle has a theater where Master Class Pokémon Showcases are hosted.
Grace Tower.png Grace Tower A rock formation between Shalour City and Coumarine City. It is rumored to be a landing site for UFOs.
File:Ikazuchi Town.png Ikazuchi Town A town between Couriway Town and Snowbelle City that hosts a festival.
File:Jackal Town.png Jackal Town A town between Couriway Town and Snowbelle City that has a jewelry exhibit.
Kalos Canyon.png Kalos Canyon A canyon located somewhere between Geosenge Town and Shalour City. Due to the wind currents in the canyon, many Trainers come here to practice Sky Battles.
Lagoon Town.png Lagoon Town A town located between Shalour City and Coumarine City. It has a theater for Pokémon Showcases.
Mt Molteau.png Mt. Molteau A mountain located between Dendemille Town and Anistar City. It is a resting place for Moltres.
Nebel Plateau.png Nebel Plateau A remote highlands where Pokémon harmed by humans live together with Volcanion.
Ninja Village.png Ninja Village A village located between Anistar City and Snowbelle City. It is the hometown to the ninja Sanpei and his two brothers, Ippei and Nihei.
Odyssey Village.png Odyssey Village A village between Lumiose City and Santalune City that holds a Rhyhorn racing track.
Orsay City.png Orsay City A modern city with a large shopping mall.
Otori Mountain.png Otori Mountain A mountain located between Anistar City and Couriway Town that served as the base for a group of ninjas.
Pikachu Land.png Pikachu Land A film set owned by Frank, a movie director. It is the location for his movie, The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!.
Pikachu Manor.png Pikachu Manor A large mansion on top of a cliff that is owned by Frank, a movie director. A lot of furniture and items inside resemble Pikachu, including a throne.
Summer Camp.png Pokémon Summer Camp A summer camp hosted by Professor Sycamore. It is located between Geosenge Town and Shalour City.
Pomace Mountain.png Pomace Mountain A mountain located somewhere between Geosenge Town and Shalour City. Mabel, a Trainer with a lot of knowledge about Mega Evolution, lives here.
S.S. Cussler.png S.S. Cussler The remains of a luxury liner that sank to the bottom of the ocean long ago after colliding with an iceberg. Due to sea currents the wreckage was moved close to Muraille Coast. It has since become a home for many Pokémon living in the ocean.

Geography

File:Glorio City Castle.png
One of the region's many castles in the anime

The geography of Kalos varies greatly within the region. The region is naturally bordered by a vast ocean to the west and northwest, and the eastern and southern borders are formed by mountain ranges. These borders give the region its signature star-like shape, as a large peninsula reaches out to the sea in the northwest, creating one point, and elsewhere the coastline, mountain ranges and rivers create the remaining four points. Kalos is made up of three distinct divisions, all with their own unique characteristics in both geography and Pokémon: Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos and Mountain Kalos. The bustling Lumiose City is located near the point where all three divisions meet.

Central Kalos is located in the centric and southern parts of the region. The area is dominated by large forested plains with multiple rivers crossing it, with very few changes in elevation. Several towns are surrounded by walls of some sort, and there are also many old castles and châteaus. Many important human settlements and landmarks are located here, such as Vaniville Town, Santalune City, a portion of Lumiose City, and the Parfum Palace.

Coastal Kalos is located by the vast sea in the western parts of Kalos. The mainly explored area is a strip between mountains and the sea. This area is dominated by rocky shores in the southwest and lush beaches and forests in the northwest. Most human settlements are located by the sea. The peninsula in the northwest is known for its menhir stones. There are many important locations, such as the Reflection Cave, Geosenge Town, and Shalour City with its Tower of Mastery.

Mountain Kalos is located in the eastern reaches of the region. The area is largely mountainous and the temperatures tend to be cooler than in the other parts, with some routes and settlements having snow covering them. To the north there is a marshy area that is said to be haunted. However, the settlements are plentiful, and there are some important landmarks, such as the Kalos Power Plant that is built on a harsh wasteland, the Poké Ball Factory in Laverre City, and the Pokémon League.

Kiloude City is located outside the three divisions, and is only reachable by train from Lumiose City. The city is relatively isolated from the other parts of the region, being completely surrounded by mountains.

Kalos League

Main article: Kalos League

The Kalos League is the regional Pokémon League of the Kalos region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region a Trainer may battle the Elite Four at the Pokémon League building.

Gym Leaders

Kalos League
Generation VI Region: Kalos
Gym Leader
Japanese 		Location
Japanese 		Type Badge
VSViola.png
Viola
ビオラ Viola 		Santalune City
ハクダンシティ
Hakudan City 		Bug Bug Badge.png
Bug Badge
VSGrant.png
Grant
ザクロ Zakuro 		Cyllage City
ショウヨウシティ
Shouyou City 		Rock Cliff Badge.png
Cliff Badge
VSKorrina.png
Korrina
コルニ Corni 		Shalour City
シャラシティ
Shara City 		Fighting Rumble Badge.png
Rumble Badge
VSRamos.png
Ramos
フクジ Fukuji 		Coumarine City
ヒヨクシティ
Hiyoku City 		Grass Plant Badge.png
Plant Badge
VSClemont.png
Clemont
シトロン Citron 		Lumiose City
ミアレシティ
Miare City 		Electric Voltage Badge.png
Voltage Badge
VSValerie.png
Valerie
マーシュ Mache 		Laverre City
クノエシティ
Kunoe City 		Fairy Fairy Badge.png
Fairy Badge
VSOlympia.png
Olympia
ゴジカ Gojika 		Anistar City
ヒャッコクシティ
Hyakkoku City 		Psychic Psychic Badge.png
Psychic Badge
VSWulfric.png
Wulfric
ウルップ Urup 		Snowbelle City
エイセツシティ
Eisetsu City 		Ice Iceberg Badge.png
Iceberg Badge

Elite Four and Champion

Kalos League
Generation VI
Member
Japanese 		Type
VSMalva.png
Malva
パキラ Pachira 		Fire
VSSiebold.png
Siebold
ズミ Zumi 		Water
VSWikstrom.png
Wikstrom
ガンピ Gampi 		Steel
VSDrasna.png
Drasna
ドラセナ Dracaena 		Dragon
VSDiantha.png
Champion
Diantha
カルネ Carnet 		Various

Trivia

  • The English names of cities and towns in Kalos are derived from various ingredients used in fragrances. Likewise, the names in the European versions are derived from various terminologies related to art.
  • The word "Kalosian", as seen in Kiloude City's description, is the adjectival form of Kalos.
  • Kalos is the only newly introduced region to have fewer cities and towns than the previous new region in core series games.
  • Kalos is the only region in which:
    • Gym Leaders hand out TMs containing moves from older generations in games that it is introduced in.
    • All Gym Leaders and Elite Four members use teams consisting entirely of Pokémon of the type they use.
    • There are no cities, towns, or landmarks with a human population on an island.
  • Kalos is also the only core series region that does not have:
  • Including Gym Leaders, Kalos has the only female-dominant Pokémon League.
  • The Kalos region has the largest regional Pokédex.
  • In the Gym of Rustboro City, in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, there is a stone described as "A Kalos stone".
  • Kalos is the least depicted region in the core series, only appearing in two games, Pokémon X and Y.

See also

In other languages

Language Name Origin
Korean 칼로스 Kalos From its Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 卡洛斯 Kǎluòsī Transliteration of its Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 卡洛斯 Kāloksī Mandarin-based transliteration of its Japanese name
Russian Калос Kalos Transcription of English name


References

  1. ↑ Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed! (YouTube)
  2. ↑ Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Developer Roundtable Recap (YouTube)


Regions in the Pokémon world
Core series Kanto (Sevii Islands) • Johto • Hoenn
Sinnoh (Hisui • Battle Zone) • Unova
Kalos • Alola • Galar (Isle of Armor • Crown Tundra)
Paldea • Kitakami
Side series White City • Orre
Anime Orange Archipelago • Decolore Islands
Spin-off games Fiore • Almia • Oblivia • Pokémon Island • Mintale Town
Ryme City • Pasio • Ransei • Ferrum • Lental
Mystery Dungeon world • PokéPark • TCG Islands
Carmonte Island • Tumblecube Island • Aeos Island
TCG Southern Islands • Puzzle Continent • Holon • Parallel Worlds
Sovereign states in
the Pokémon world 		Ranger Union • Guyana
Lucario Kingdom • Mirage Kingdom • Rota


Kalos
Bug Badge.png Cliff Badge.png Rumble Badge.png Plant Badge.png Voltage Badge.png Fairy Badge.png Psychic Badge.png Iceberg Badge.png
Settlements
Vaniville Town • Aquacorde Town‎ • Santalune City • Lumiose City • Camphrier Town • Cyllage City
Ambrette Town • Geosenge Town • Shalour City • Coumarine City • Laverre City • Dendemille Town • Anistar City
Couriway Town • Snowbelle City • Pokémon League • Kiloude City‎
Routes
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22
Landmarks
Santalune Forest • Chamber of Emptiness • Parfum Palace • Battle Chateau • Berry fields • Connecting Cave • Glittering Cave • Reflection Cave
Tower of Mastery • Azure Bay • Sea Spirit's Den • Kalos Power Plant • Poké Ball Factory • Lost Hotel • Frost Cavern • Lysandre Labs
Team Flare Secret HQ • Terminus Cave • Pokémon Village • Victory Road • Battle Maison • Friend Safari • Unknown Dungeon


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